Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...the former East Fourth location of New Wave stronghold Club Foot, where they began their Austin love affair on..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...the minds of Brett Johnson and Claudia Hernandez, weekly club nights at various Austin venues keep the freshest crate..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits

"...swooning vocals. The turbulent beats of new experimental trio Club Coma open with this year's eponymous LP, along with..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Me Nd Adam’s Keep Austin Cheer’d and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Get in the holiday spirit with Spaceflight Records or Spiritualized

"...town, head to Chron Events. Keep Austin Cheer’d Continental Club, Thursday 7 – Saturday 9..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Riverboat Gamblers, USA/Mexico, Damian Garcia Quintet, Honky-Tonk Holidaze, and more recommended shows for your week

"...in this concert sequence being Water Damage and Castle Club. Fronted by audio production starchild Jackson Baker, Witches' late-November..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Music Column by Mars Salazar

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Ruthie Foster, Booker T. Jones, Kate Kortum, Hyd, and more local shows worth braving the chill

"...Famer weaves through an eclectic songbook of blues, R&B, jazz, and roots music united by a deep compassion and..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...Thursday 10, Chess Club..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

"...education.  – Genevieve Wood Ostraca, .gif from god, VotiveChess Club, Tuesday 20..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Vel Nine, Sam Dimov Quintet, Rococo Disco, and more recommended shows

"...Suckling's 2018 EP now enfolds a bounty of surprising jazz/soul horn arrangements and compositions that lean progressive and classical...."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Melissa Carper, Taméca Jones, the Hide Outs, Alex Coke, and more local shows to see

"...Austin fans, she's back. Taméca Jones headlined the Continental Club last Saturday, a performance that marked her first musical..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Music Column by Abby Johnston

Metal, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more

"...The Austin Symphony pays tribute to those greats of jazz, classical, and the musical with American Splendor, a showcase..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Gladys Knight, Nick Shoulders, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live this week

"...Friday 25, Monks Jazz..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Arya’s Weyes Blood aftershow, celebrating SPOT, Urban Cultural Fest, and more

"...While Arya boasts a classical piano childhood and a jazz degree from Texas State, the storyteller channels somber pop-R&B..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...Thursday 30, Chess Club..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...canes. Reynolds usually ropes in guests from the Austin jazz scene to join the anti-fun; for this show, he’ll..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs

"...Friday 22, Continental Club Gallery..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Pickin’ Party, a Big Squeeze, and Mother’s Day Music Are This Week's Crucial Concerts

Some recommended sounds for your week

"...sound alongside Kalu & the Electric Joint and Hot Club of Cowtown. Saturday springs the eclectic grooves of songwriter..."

May 10, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Faster Than Sound's Musical Top 10s of 2020

Eleven lists of Austin's best releases, theme songs, livestreams, creative pivots and more.

"...5) Continental Club's Continental Confidential..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

If You Want Something Done Right...

"...I was really disappointed by the selection for Best Jazz Band this year, and I want to explain why...."

Feb. 28, 2025 Postmarks

Whatever Your Genre, We Have Live Music Recommendations for You

Beerthoven, Tommy Stinson, Moody Bank$, and more

"...supposed to refer to our new office area: the Chron-club? The Chron-stablishment? The Chron-stillation? Whatever we’re calling it, you..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Deerhoof at Wizard Rodeo and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin acts El Combo Oscuro and sleep well. both host album release shows

"...night of the show.  – Elizabeth Braaten Ephraim Owens QuartetMonks Jazz, Wednesday 6..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bridge Farmers, Sue Foley, and Caelin top our list of recommended shows

"...for compromise."  – Raoul Hernandez Sue Foley Live RecordingContinental Club, Friday 19 – Saturday 20..."

May 19, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Ducks Ltd. and the Bug Club..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows

"...Flanked by R&B/soul songsters Motenko and funk-pop party Flyer Club, keyboardist Jane Ellen Bryant and guitarist Daniel Leopold launched..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Shannon & the Clams, Lola Kirke, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Crowell opens.   – Doug Freeman Rique Pantoja Rio Jazz Quintet..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...Friday 9, Chess Club..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music

"...40, co-crafts a moment of stunning liberation – firmly jazz, Latin, and even Lennon-esque (an exquisite cover of “A..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...badge across the board. This free showcase features Fashion Club, Magdalene, Nara’s Room, Nemegata, Free Range, and the Viva..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Daniel Fears, Sydney Wright, AB6IX, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live

"...Monday 15, Continental Club..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Unity Show, Swass Nites, a King Crimson offshoot, and more recommended shows

"...Swass Nites w/ Jad Fair, Graffiti Phallico, Blank HellscapeChess Club, Friday 3 – Sunday 5..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

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