Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"...dead … in my head," expunges Suckling vocalist/organist Ezra Reynolds, to open the emotive and exploratory 11-song platter where..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Scratch Acid Makes Rare Appearance in Austin on Saturday… to Recount Escapades Past

Bradford, Sims, and Washam pop up at David Yow’s interview show

"...in on it, but it seemed as though drummer Rey Washam and Bradford were just hearing about it for..."

July 10, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...a couple of 'em alongside Scratch Acid drum demon Rey Washam. Today, Frank Garymartin rocks the kit on a..."

May 28, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Now Streaming in Austin: "Angus and the Boys"

Austin crime short shows the power of manipulation

"...(Bret Finholt) and his dark, violent connection to Angus (Reynolds Washam) – a crime boss who coerces and coaxes..."

March 29, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Playback – Typecast: David Yow & Brett Bradford

Scratch Acid and the Jesus Lizard in their new roles, plus a Twin Peaks themed concert

"...an elderly baseball legend, played by the late actor Geoffrey Lewis...."

Sept. 21, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

35 Years of the Austin Music Awards

Living in a dream

"...know what that means,” sneers Tim Kerr, before drummer Rey Washam counts down to Randy “Biscuit” Turner’s demonic incantation..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature by Doug Freeman

Gypsy Son

Former Zeros front punk and True Believers co-captain Javier Escovedo circles back to Austin

"...Austin by older brother Alejandro, Javier stepped off a Greyhound bus in 1982 dressed head-to-toe in white denim, with..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Go Make Your Own Movie

Local filmmaker tackles the Big Boys

"...bassist Chris Gates, guitarist Tim Kerr, and mainstay drummer Rey Washam...."

June 5, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Playback – SXSW: Zero Hour

SXSW started early this year, but now – as usual – everything hits at once

"...few songs with Scratch Acid since he, Sims, drummer Rey Washam, and guitarist Brett Bradford will all be in..."

March 14, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ACL Live Shot (Second Weekend): True Believers

Three-guitar assault goes out with a bang?

"...Thankfully, Rey Washam’s hands didn't burst this time, although an errant..."

Oct. 13, 2013 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Playback: Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe at ACL Fest

First weekend of ACL Fest – that's a wrap. Number two starts now.

"...with a set so fierce that Scratch Acid drummer Rey Washam left in bandages...."

Oct. 11, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ACL Interview: True Believers (Part II)

Alejandro Escovedo wants to cut a representative Troobs LP

"...show during ACL Fest was cut short when drummer Rey Washam cut his hand and couldn’t continue. They promise..."

Oct. 10, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

ACL Interview: True Believers (Part I)

Reunited with blood fury and dedicated to Brent Grulke

"...show was capped with an explosion of blood as Rey Washam’s thumbs both burst open thrashing his drums. The..."

Oct. 10, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

ACL Live Shot: True Believers

Raucous, but truncated, and back next week better than ever

"...at the 40-minute mark when former Scratch Acid drummer Rey Washam cut his hand and couldn’t continue...."

Oct. 6, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

ACL Interview: True Believers

4pm, Zilker Tent stage

"...front, and Denny DeGorio on bass with Scratch Acid's Rey Washam on drums...."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

John Fogerty, True Believers, Bobby Bare, Junior Brown, Wheeler Brothers

Final SXSW Live Shots

"...of their powerhouse catalog. With onetime Scratch Acid drummer Rey Washam, the Troobs never missed a beat. Lastly, John..."

March 22, 2013 Music Feature by Dan Oko

One Big Guitar

The return of the True Believers

"...Graham's punk trio the Skunks ruled locally, and drummer Rey Washam cut his teeth in Sharon Tate's Baby, the..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Playback: I'm Sorry, I Can't Rock You All Night Long

An epic GrulkeFest fires the fall season, including John Prine

"...would have No. 1 fill-in and Scratch Acid drummer Rey Washam driving the band, that was enough to predict..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Sanctified Souls

Uncovering Arizona Dranes, remembering Brent Grulke

"...the first in a long time that core members Rey Washam, Alejandro Escovedo, Javier Escovedo, Denny Degorio, and Graham..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Ain't That Love

Live review of Scratch Acid “reenactment” at Emo's East

"...his pulse instrument like a battering ram. In back, Rey Washam gave a band tech a hard time all..."

Dec. 12, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Platters

Live Shot

"...beam ("Can you help me down?"). The rhythm combine, Rey Washam's grin/grimace of pounding menace and David Wm. Sims'..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Greatest Gift

An oral history unearthing one of post-punk's most seminal acts: Austin's Scratch Acid

"...rhythmic lockdown of bassist David Wm. Sims and drummer Rey Washam, the quartet created a monstrous, lashing sound that..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

True Believers

Live shot

"...Javier, Graham, original bassist Denny DeGorio, and (bell) ringer Rey Washam pounded like a hard rain falling. But more..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

STB/Jerryskids

Record review

"...Will Kill Me" throbs with a tender anguish. With Rey Washam (ex-Big Boys) on drums, Brett Bradford and Steve..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Audrey ReynoldsNot So!Dear Editor,..."

April 15, 2005 Column

Not So!

"...the toll plan, and the North I-35/183 North interchange. Rey Washam [“Postmarks,” April 1] speaks as though City Council..."

April 8, 2005 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Rey WashamAgree/DisagreeDear Editor,..."

April 1, 2005 Column

Austin Has Hit Depths of Mediocrity

March 25, 2005 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Rey Washam..."

April 5, 2002 Column

You Can Leave Your Hat On

The ballad of Mambo John Treanor

"...a toddler, while former Scratch Acid and Ministry drummer Rey Washam says he stopped playing for two months after..."

July 20, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

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