For the Love of Michael Fracasso

They don’t call it the Austin music ‘community’ for nothing

"...Singer-songwriter Michael Fracasso remains a staple of the Austin sound. Recently,..."

Dec. 10, 2012 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Working-Class Hero

Is Michael Fracasso's Austin's best kept musical secret?

"...Michael Fracasso's SXSW 04 showcase took place 1am Friday morning..."

April 23, 2004 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

Something Worth Living For

Michael Fracasso's World in a Drop of Water

"...V. Wolfson There's a quote on the back of Michael Fracasso's third and most recent album, World in a..."

May 8, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Laura Thomas Dishes Combo Plate Booking

A socially conscious booking agent

"...travel – have defined the Austin native. Longest client Michael Fracasso anchors a local roster that includes Matt the..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

1,000 Musical Kisses

Patty Griffin comes of age.

"...legends. She's also developed a fascinating live collaboration with Michael Fracasso, one of the few artists who can match..."

May 17, 2002 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

Jimmy LaFave Songwriter Rendezvous

"...Woody Guthrie Tribute: (l-r) Michael Fracasso, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Joe Ely, Eliza Gilkyson, Ellis..."

May 19, 2017 Photo Gallery

SXSW Record Reviews

"...MICHAEL FRACASSO..."

March 20, 1998 Music Review

Michael Fracasso

"...Michael FracassoA Pocketful of Rain (Lone Star) Michael Fracasso has..."

March 19, 2004 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Michael Fracasso

Texas Platters

"...Michael Fracasso Back to Oklahoma (India)Trish MurphyCaptured (Raven) Okay, it's..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Michael Fracasso

"...Michael Fracasso..."

May 25, 2007 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...the critically well-received Time to Discover. (Stubb's, 8pm) -- Michael Bertin..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...entry into the Scandinavian garage-mod sweepstakes. (Friends, 8pm-1am) -- Michael Chamy..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

South by Soup Fest

Music Showcase

"...were being offered an hour of free music, including Michael Fracasso on Wednesday, Chapel Hill's Two Dollar Pistols on..."

March 15, 2002 Music Review by Andy Langer

Michael Fracasso

"...Michael FracassoSaint Monday (Little Fuji)..."

April 8, 2011 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

2017-18 Austin Music Awards

"...Michael Reiff accepting Best Bass: George Reiff..."

March 1, 2018 Photo Gallery

Jim Caligiuri Exit Interview

Ten minutes, 20 questions, and 20-plus years of Americana chronicles

"...Black Joe Lewis, Bright Light Social Hour, Sara Hickman, Michael Fracasso, Grupo Fantasma, Suzanna Choffel. In their own way,..."

April 13, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...MICHAEL FRACASSO: Michael Fracasso is one of Austin's best songwriters..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

I Love You, Jimmy

Nearly four-hour LaFave convergence petitions a greater good

"...Lee Lewis piano pounding for her turn. Hands down, Michael Fracasso summoned LaFave the best, his delicate, tremulous voice..."

May 19, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Best. DJ Gig. Ever.

Presidential crate-digger DJ Mel checks in post-election

"...› Get well soon, Agent Ribbons and Michael Fracasso. On Halloween, the former local duo was leaving..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Red Dirt Girl

Emmylou Harris on the fringe

"...of sweaty and raw, it was beauty and twang. Michael Fracasso opened the show and the local singer-songwriter won..."

June 23, 2011 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Ribbon on the Highway

Here comes Jimmy LaFave

"...hand in some significant careers – Abra Moore and Michael Fracasso come to mind – beginning locally by co-hosting..."

May 6, 2005 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...more releases due in 2001. (The Mercury, 8pm) -- Michael Chamy..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Live Shots

The King's Singers

"...no passion. First things first: Hamilton Pool (Iain Matthews, Michael Fracasso, Mark Hallman) consists of three great singer/songwriter guitarists,..."

May 5, 1995 Music Review by Jeff Parker Knight

Feels Like the First Time

The 36th annual Austin Music Awards mark a number of debuts

"...Texan LaFave, and when teamed with local heartbreak balladeer Michael Fracasso in a tribute to the late Guthrie/Dylan acolyte,..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Naked

Gettin' nekkid for fer Jon Dee Graham, oh yeah

"...Forsyth, the Small Stars, Kathy McCarty, Matt the Electrician, Michael Fracasso, Nathan Hamilton, Tosca, the New Hot Damn, Southpaw..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature by Spike Gillespie

Playback: 35 Years of Chronicle Music Covers

We wade through the roughly 300 issues stamped with the mug of a musician

"...Michael Fracasso (5/8/98)..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Friday SXSW Picks

"...Music at the University of Texas teaching and performing. – Michael Toland..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...Everyone is better off that way. 1 Star -- Michael Bertin..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Music Review

Snapshot: Threadgill’s Last Rodeo Show

Musicians and fans gather to say goodbye to an Austin institution

"...Cotton Mather, Fastball, Van Wilks, Jackie Venson, Sarah Sharp, Michael Fracasso, Monte Warden, and Guy Forsyth, with all proceeds..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

SXSW List No. 6

Ghostland struts, Suzanne Vega strums, Pat Benatar speaks

"...Amplified Heat, sophisticated pop vocalist Walker Lukens, songwriter supreme Michael Fracasso, and vibey native Suzanna Choffel, already enjoy regional..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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