Top Texas Drummer Ernie Durawa Turns 80

The Sunday Antone's celebration benefits nonprofit HOME

"...the Tornados playing in Japan and at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and man, we were kings of the world."..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Top 10 National Albums of 2016

Our favorite picks from across the country

"...6) Cactus Blossoms, You're Dreaming (Red House)..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Drank the Lemonade

As album sales give way to streaming services, how much longer will we be able to purchase music?

"...10) Explosions in the Sky, The Wilderness (Temporary Residence) Top 10..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Hot Sauce Bands

"...1992: Los Hermanos Cruz, Los Matreros del Norte..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Food Feature

Pachanga!

Cinco de Mayo month Part III – the hombres: from Jovita's Mayo Pardo to Ruben Ramos' Mexican Revolution, Del Castillo, Joel Guzman, y más

"...it's also American, infused with rock and blues and jazz. It's American with a Spanish flavor, so we call..."

May 29, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Indefinable Magic

Ernie Durawa's Monstas keep another grim demon at bay

"...All that musical geography resulted in a sublimely soulful jazzy-rock sound that made perfect sense. Although half the band..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Luv Doc Recommends: Wash Hamilton Tribute and Benefit Concert

Jovita's, Sunday, November 18, 2007

"...they know anyway? They’re already ravaged by senility, hair loss, osteoporosis, cataracts, tooth decay, and wicked halitosis, which makes..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

The Monstas

"...scene, having played with Doug Sahm, the Texas Tornados, Los Jazz Vatos, and countless others. Brian Mitchell is the..."

July 6, 2007 Music Review by Margaret Moser

To the Nth Degree

The 15th annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival

"...numbers might grow even larger. The world-class entertainment includes Los Jazz Vatos, the South Austin Jug Band, and the..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Waterloo Park, Sunday, August 28, 2005

"...music by Loose Cannons, the South Austin Jug Band, Los Jazz Vatos, and the Gourds. Yes, it’s going to..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: The Monster Big Band

Ruta Maya, Sunday, August 14, 2005

"...featuring members of several local acts: Mingo Fish Trap, Los Jazz Vatos, The Lucky Stripes, the Atlantics, Duck Soup,..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

Ate Days a Week

How much more food and music can you ask for in this town around this time and after?

"...feature definitive Texas acts such as the Tejana Dames, Los Jazz Vatos, Tex Thomas, or the legendary Johnny Gimble...."

March 18, 2005 Food Feature

Friday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...Know About You, attests to that. They make the closest thing to lit rock – songs that build in..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

31 Nights

Darcie Stevens braves 31 nights in a row out in the Live Music Capital of the World. Too bad she didn't live to see it.

Sept. 10, 2004 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Food-o-File

Joy Peppers, June books, festival news, and a roving French supper club: The Austin food scene is heating up

"...A Good Year (Knopf, $24), British stockbroker Max Skinner loses his job in dreary London and returns to his..."

June 11, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Terry Bowness

"...obvious that Bowness, who commands the piano seat in Los Jazz Vatos, has kept his ears opened in the..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Los Jazz Vatos Reviewed

"...Los Jazz Vatos(Vague Ideas) There doesn't seem to be much..."

May 23, 2003 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Designated Drummer

Drummer Ernie Durawa's Way of Knowledge.

"...up in San Antonio. We got all the Westside vatos down there and cut the album. That's the day..."

May 23, 2003 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

The Latin Flare

2002-03 AMA Band of the Year winners Del Castillo ride a wave of Latinization.

"...in town that complement each other -- Del Castillo, Los Lonely Boys, Vallejo -- and Steamboat seems to be..."

April 11, 2003 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

"...Daryl Slusher will host a concert featuring Ruben Ramos, Los Jazz Vatos, Lisa Tingle, Joe Ely, and many more..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Dancing About Architecture

A flood of weather (and music) following SXSW

"...have gone through can't compare to the pain of losing to Phil Collins" -- the voters' decision this year..."

March 30, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

1999-2000 Award Winners

"...Street Spankers, Hot Lunch; Texas Tornados, Live From the LimoJazz1. Elias Haslanger 2. 81é2 Souvenirs..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Everywhere Is War

A beginner's discography to Rock en Español

"...squads, or worse, rebel factions, and never seen again. Los desaparecidos. "The disappeared." Zack de la Rocha, lead singer..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Terry Bowness (Aardvark)

"...pianist/composer who currently works with drummer Ernie Durawa in Los Jazz Vatos, Terry Bowness, with the help of co-producer..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Postmarks

Readers against Starbuckfucking, violence against children and rattlesnakes, and internal combustion engines.

"...the area, including Michael Dell's home, are in very close proximity to the High-Watt Broadcast towers located in the..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Column

Los Jazz Vatos at the Elephant Room

"...Los Jazz VatosElephant Room, September 8 Now and then, anyone..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Music Review by Christopher Hess

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...Above Ground and Vertical brims with songs about tragic losers, fallen angels, and down-and-out types. With acoustic ballads and..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Also Playing

"...Hang 'Em High; Missile Command, Hole in the Wall; Los Jazz Vatos, Elephant Room; Will Sexton, Steamboat..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Music Feature

Articulations

A Tree for T.J.

"...Ruben Ramos & the Texas Revolution, Joe "King" Carrasco, Los Pinkys, Los Jazz Vatos, and the Matt Powell Band..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Arts Column

Articulations

In Memory of Michel

"...Ruben Ramos & the Texas Revolution, Joe "King" Carrasco, Los Pinkys, Los Jazz Vatos, and the Matt Powell Band..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Arts Column

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