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"...Celebrity Austin Music Pollster: Kalu James of Kalu & the Electric..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...lot of money in 1990. When the city of Austin required liability insurance to host a gay event in..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Pueblo Viejo's New Location, Bishop Cidercade's Austin Debut, Pinballz Japanese Whiskey, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...One of the bonuses of attending music shows or comedy shows or Owen Egerton salons at..."

Sept. 2, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...Austin music proved a global bellwether at the onset of..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Locals Join Over 1,000 Independent Clubs Fighting for Survival

Meet the National Independent Venue Association, goodbye Shady Grove, and more music news

"...Years ago, Austin music venues realized the necessity of collaboration in the..."

May 15, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

How the Red River Cultural District Was Made

Decades of off-kilter activity and music activism culminate in our current concert hub

"...to a sweeping view of our city's last concentrated music corridor. It's a panorama of Red River, with a..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Delta Variant Leaves Venues Between a Rock and the Governor's Orders

The latest on music hubs, festivals, and relief funding

"...Shutting down a music venue due to a COVID-19 case among staff isn't..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Cheer Up Charlies Booker Trish Connelly’s Thoughtful Curation

Community outpours support for booker’s multiple sclerosis treatment, city opens first for-profit venue assistance program, and Las Cruxes’ storefront shutters

"...a booker and promoter for the two-stage Red River venue, put on the minifest with California frequency DKFM Shoegaze..."

March 29, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Goodbye Prop B, Hello HOT Monies

Following the defeat of Proposition B, Austin music advocates brainstorm applications of the first city funding for commercial music

"..."This November Vote for Music!"..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Cheer Up Charlies Principal Maggie Lea Takes on Breast Cancer

Cheer Up Charlies co-owner reflects on business and mental health evolution following diagnosis. Meanwhile, the Convention Center expansion gets approval by Music Commission, and Project ATX6 announces a new lineup.

"...artistic dedication has powered the space into one of Austin's most influential and beloved live music venues...."

Sept. 13, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: “Hastily Prepared” Ordinances Head to City Council

Revised drafts of Agent of Change and OMV permitting head to Council, but again, live music interests raise alarms

"...Music advocates are imploring city staff to pump the brakes..."

June 9, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Strike Up the Bond

Can the City finally save endangered clubs? Plus J.J. Offender obit and an Austin Music Poll plug.

"...Omnibus fix-all, and long before the subsequent fumbling of venue-friendly policy – Mayor Steve Adler's office announced a scheme..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: KUT/KUTX Will No Longer Manage the Cactus Cafe

University station terminates "disheartening" negotiations and Spider House Ballroom changes ownership.

"...Unions would regain management of the historic bar and music venue, opened in 1979. In comment to the Chronicle..."

May 28, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Sunday Morning Coming Down

Last Sunday marked the death of two Austin music connectors; plus, in regards to local public policy, Mayor Steve Adler calls

"...partnership with Dakota Access Pipeline villain Kelcy Warren, the Austin singer-songwriter found himself under attack on social media and..."

May 26, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...company [they] know it can be." We'll see if Austin Tesla employees follow suit...."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature

Playback: Agent of Change Returns

New hope and typical bureaucracy precede Council vote on sound dispute resolution

"...Austin not only deserves a progressive music policy when it..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: The Westin Sues the Nook Over Sound

And “Playback” votes in the Austin Music Poll

"...Credit Austin's music community with this: We're exceptional at outrage...."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...nights. Grabbing Nelson's beloved guitar Trigger, pushing the country music icon into a waiting car, and beating a hasty..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Keeping the Peace

Andy Langer examines round one of trying to establish a new city noise ordinance for Austin.

"...told a standing-room-only crowd of club owners and local music industry players, who had just spent an hour outlining..."

May 3, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: A Year Later

Twelve months after Mayor Steve Adler rolled out his plan to save live music and the arts, what's happened?

"...new day. And so it was for the city's music and creative sectors. He had brought together members of..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback – Agents of Change: Downtown Clubs vs. Downtown Hotels

Can clubs and hotels coexist in Downtown Austin?

"...block off the raging maelstrom at the heart of Austin's so-called "live music capital."..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: R&B Innovator Nayome Gets Personal

Sade-loving local Naomi Sutton previews sophomore EP, Latin music enters Live Music Fund conversation, and more music news.

"...as Nayome by utilizing beats off YouTube. Moving to Austin in January, the 23-year-old singer searched for producers to..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Can the Bands Play On?

The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame

"..."Live music in Austin is facing a life-or-death crisis."..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Rockin' Solutions: A Four-Piece Combo

Highlights of solutions emerging from the four Live Music Task Force subcommittees

"...Helping Musicians: Tip jars to transit..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Playback: Chicken Shit Bingo Splits

Chicken Shit Bingo franchises, Obama music photo–ops, and Austin Music Industry Award winners, and RIP John Morthland

"...while eating free hot dogs and listening to country music...."

March 11, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Planned 20K-Seat Amphitheatre Back to Drawing Board After Enviro Board Loss

Violet Crown venue withdraws city water and sewer extension request

"...plans for the proposed Violet Crown Amphitheater, the 20,000-plus-capacity music venue planned on and near environmentally protected areas in..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Can This District Be Saved?

The revival of the Warehouse District is rooted in Austin's history – and its popularity is also its peril

"...Friday night, and Downtown's Ware­house District is hopping. Live music pours out of the Cedar Street Courtyard, as a..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Playback – Nonprofit Holidays: The Cult of Black Fret and More

Homegrown music nonprofits that need your holiday cheer

"...concert gala, where patrons in satin rubbed elbows with musicians in denim, saw $220,000 in grants awarded to Austin..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...The Save Our Springs Alliance may be tacking another claim onto its pending lawsuit..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature

Playback: Priced Out?

Soon, Austin’s golden geese – musicians – will be priced out of the live music capital

"...Austin stands burdened with a cultural conundrum: A largely impoverished..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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