Cody Johnson to Martina McBride, Two Step Inn Wrangles Country Music’s Range

Georgetown fest evades storms in its second year

"...about a third of the way through, when they fired up a sing-along to “Every Girl.” The band was..."

April 22, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...admission, Ronald Reagan could play the folk song/cowboy classic “Red River Valley” on harmonica...."

April 12, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...first Cattle Country Music Festival with a stacked lineup anchored by Texas stars. Koe Wetzel leads Friday with his..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crosstalk: Urban Cultural Fest Returns, Oblivion Access Retreats

And Guy Fieri comes to (Flavor)town

"...from Urban Music Fest in 2023, the two-day event featured oldie favorites like human beatbox Doug E. Fresh and..."

April 5, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...half years before the first guests check into the restored Luther Hotel under a nonprofit/for-profit ownership and management arrangement,..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Off Beat: South by South Protest

Official fest flooded with grassroots organizing and anti-SX showcases

"...Convention Center. On the corner of Fourth Street and Red River, the Party for Socialism and Liberation demanded that..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...minute. Nineties hits “Feel the Pain” and “Start Choppin’” offered a sing-along cool down before the band closed with..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Kermit the Frog, Tyler Childers Play Willie’s Luck Reunion

Annual fest still seamlessly threads contemporary country

"...The unexpected opening, foregoing Willie’s trademark “Whiskey River” kickoff, left Luck as silent and reverent as it’s..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

7 Breakfast Tacos to Start Your Day Right

Welcome to Austin, where breakfast tacos reign supreme

"...chips, and avocado. Don’t forget to add Veracruz’s spicy red salsa for an unforgettable (and vegetarian-friendly) A.M. meal...."

March 15, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Experts at SXSW Ponder AI and the “Future of Truth”

Will the tech go the same destructive route as social media?

"...Republicans and fascists among us, have, through the years, shared in the assumption of an objective reality. Then came..."

March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Panel Recap: Teens, Screens & Wellbeing: Youth in the Digital Age

How can adults support teens in a digital world?

"...digital world inundated with notifications from devices. “Nuance is required” and the “teenage experience is not monolithic” were overarching..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Experts at SXSW Debate if AI Will Save Us ... or Destroy Us

Scads of panels ponder a rosy or bleak future

"...a surprisingly comprehensible analysis, and other experts agreed. Several hundred joined Hinton in signing a declaration from the Center..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Margaret Moser Award: Behind-the-Scenes Concert Wiz Rosa Madriz

The talent buyer and Margaret Moser Award winner discusses her career shift and influential decades in Austin music

"...I think it was at its best, right when Red River was really forming to what it is now,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...but ongoing all four days will be DARKROOM, a blindfold-required sonic experience, and Lezbian Popcorn Cart, a celebration of..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Queer Storytime, hosted monthly at the Vortex, and is sponsored by Rainbow Connections ATX, a program of Family Eldercare. ..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Commission Debates Guidelines for Opening the Live Music Fund to Venues

Stressing preference that aid goes primarily to musicians

"...she could trust music venues to pay musicians the fund-required standard rate of pay – $200 per hour per..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: News of the Queer Austin World

Updates and new creative opportunities in Austin’s queer scene

"...Red River staple and eardrum-splitter Barbarella recently announced their expansion..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by James Scott

Red River Cultural District Asks Public to Rally for City Funding

Nonprofit appealed to Music Commission earlier this month

"...The Red River Cultural District is calling on Austin City Council..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney are set to hit..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...Library's adult LGBTQ book club is reading Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon this month, with a discussion meeting scheduled at..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...Austin Rainbow Theatre presents the regional premiere of Chris Rivera's story of navigating queer relationships in modern culture, told..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...More Money for Red River Cultural District?: At the first Austin Music Commission..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...and ears on during last week's pro bono bonanza. Scattered across Red River Cultural District clubs, their performances proved..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Could ERCOT Connect to the Southeastern U.S. Grids?

Plan in the works to build transmission lines through Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

"...also misses out on a major benefit of interconnection: shared power from other states in the event of a..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

After Free Week, Red River Cultural District Requests City Funding

Stressing increased rents and insurance rates to the Music Commission

"...Nicole Klepadlo, Red River Cultural District interim executive director, spoke at the..."

Jan. 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Babe to Babe Communication

Founder Kelsea, aka DJ Hip Stir, talks about the origins and future of femme and nonbinary DJ community BABE ATX

"...after, like co-hosting a South by Southwest event with Shared Frequencies Radio and working with Femme Rock to add..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by James Scott

Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby

"...October's Caravan features gorgeous Seventies folk production, November's Big Red offers a trove of melodic barroom odes, and the..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Made In Makes Farewell, Tiny Grocer Champions the Dry, the Loren Brings Midnite Bagel, Uchiba Goes (Briefly) Nashville, and More

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

"...purveyed by Christina Tosi of NYC’s Milk Bar was featured at the Loren at Lady Bird Lake – back..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Homoscopes for the Holidays

Find the queer New Year’s event that’s best for your sign

"...DragonnQueen. Sun., Dec. 31, 8pm. Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River. $15 presale; $20 door. instagram.com/cheerupcharlies. Pisces..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...The Red River Cultural District, Wednesday 3 – Saturday 6..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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