Sonidos del Barrio

Part 1, the overview, of Latino music in the Austin mainstream

"...Tejano music in Austin able to survive periodic trends, delivering a dazzling array of local talent while cultivating strong..."

May 1, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Latin Flare

2002-03 AMA Band of the Year winners Del Castillo ride a wave of Latinization.

"...When Del Castillo won Band of the Year at this year's..."

April 11, 2003 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

Del Castillo

Texas Platters

"...Del Castillo Vida (Smilin' Castle)..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Music Review by Belinda Acosta

Del Castillo

'Infinitas Rapsodias'

"...Del CastilloInfinitas Rapsodias (Smilin' Castle)..."

July 13, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Del Castillo

SXSW Records

"...Del Castillo Brothers of the Castle (SCP) There's a simple..."

March 8, 2002 Music Review by David Lynch

ACL Music Fest Preview

"...of a black sheep ain't all baaaaad. – Melanie HauptDel Castillo 5:45pm, Washington Mutual stage..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature

Joe King Carrasco y Colectivo Chihuahua Album Review

Beers Bars & Guitars

"...Colectivo Chihuahua with sound design by local rock star Rick Del Castillo, thrives visually. "Lil Lobo" humbucks like metal..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Patricia Vonne

"...the lush reverb and plucked melodies of country expanse "Citadel," but the brawny riffs to "City Is Alive" and..."

June 22, 2018 Music Review by Alejandra Ramirez

Willie Alvarado

"...With Rick del Castillo, who produced, and the Vallejo brothers, who..."

May 21, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Latin Beat

Latin beat

"...Willie Alvarado debuts on Vallejo's imprint VMG. Produced by Rick del Castillo and the Vallejo Bros., the Spanish crooner's..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Victory for Bright Lights Social Hour!

ACL Fest Sound & Jury winners get their moment in the spotlight

"...spoke, and to the victor went the spoils! The Dell Lounge Sound and Jury contest announced its Top Five..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Post by Aaron Miller

Off the Record

Room 710 goes out with a bang as roundball ruckus takes over Red River, an all-American night at the ballpark, and more confirmations for the 2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...through "I Feel a Change Comin' On" at the Dell Diamond on Tuesday, Aug. 4. A regular in the..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

August Month for the Daze

If the Straitjacket fits...

"...The Daze's debut, Straightjacket Hymns, produced by Rick Del Castillo, doesn’t hit the streets until Aug. 27,..."

Aug. 3, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Run Rudolph Run

Revisiting Keith Richards' “Run Rudolph Run”

"...version of “Run Rudolph Run” setting up Mark and Rick Del Castillo adding 12 more stings to “Carol of..."

Dec. 22, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

La Musica y el Director

Robert Rodriguez adds "composer" to his long list of film credits.

"...Valentin, Racer Maximilliano, and Rebel Antonio and still takes delight in displaying his flip books. "Here's one with a..."

July 25, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Del Castillo Live

DVDnds

"...Del Castillo Live(Smilin' Castle) Perhaps you never swam through a..."

April 9, 2004 Music Review by Belinda Acosta

Del Castillo

"...Del Castillo(Smilin' Castle)..."

April 17, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Del Castillo

Record review

"...Del Castillo..."

April 28, 2006 Music Review by Belinda Acosta

More Pachanga Preview

Blurbing Pachanga Fest

"..."Into the Void" with a June EP. – C.H. Del Castillo..."

May 9, 2014 Music Feature

Will Pay Cash for Film

Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund underwrites independent film and video

"..."Rick and Katie got fired up on all these sorts..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Saturday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...fuller life on his soon-to-be-completed debut LP. – Andy LangerDEL CASTILLO6pm, Town Lake Stage @ Auditorium Shores Thanks to..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Luv Doc Recommends: Cinco de Mayo Music Festival

Fiesta Gardens, Thursday, May 6, 2004

"...between are equally entertaining big hitters like Johnny Degollado, Rick Trevino, Ruben Ramos, Rick Naranjo, Ruben Vela, and a..."

May 7, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

ACL Preview: Hermanos Gutiérrez Have Left Earth’s Atmosphere

Brother act reflects on mystical new album Sonido Cósmico

"...& Ray Davies, Angus & Malcolm Young in AC/DC, Rick & Mark Del Castillo of their namesake Austin powerhouse...."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: 35 Years of Chronicle Music Covers

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

"..."On Wednesday, prior to the issue's Thursday delivery, I went to his house and found a pile..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Delbert McClinton..."

May 26, 2006 Column

RIP Clifford Antone

May 24, 2006 Postmarks

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...Dave Steakley, The Laramie ProjectDirector, ComedyRick Garcia, Luminarias..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Bodies Bodies Director: Halina Reijn, Screenwriters: Kristen Roupenian, Sarah Delappe, Chloe Okuno, Joshua Sharp, Aaron Jackson, Producers: David Hinojosa,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Record Reviews

"...SIXTEEN DELUXE..."

July 7, 1995 Music Review

First Plates Extra Helpings: What’s Cooking in the Entomophagy Scene?

Among other things, would you believe … crickets as a Dai Due special?

"...Robert Nathan Allen: Well, the cricket farm is going well – we’re continuing to expand..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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