Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

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

"...more. Capricorn lineup includes Elizabeth Spears, Emma Morris, Lisa Smith, Jared Hinojosa, and Sirena del Canto. Sat., Jan. 13,..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Kady Rain, More Eaze, Pusha T, and more non-ACL shows

"...garage-a-billy punk – RIYL the Cramps – and Jeff Smith's bulletproof Tejas punk institution the Hickoids. Also thrillin': young,..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The 2021-22 Austin Music Industry Awards Winners

"...Chris “Frenchie” Smith (The Bubble) Best Radio Personality..."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature

Faster Than Sound: Music Venues React to Stage 5

New city recommendations halt shows at many venues ahead of New Year's Eve

"...such as curbside and delivery." Topaz McGarrigle, who owns Sahara Lounge with his mother Eileen Bristol, felt the announcement..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Primary Election 2020 (Super Tuesday) Watch Parties

"...Bernie Sanders' Austin campaign director Trumaine Smith speaks during his candidate's watch party...."

March 4, 2020 Photo Gallery

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

Quirk rock, turntable antics, local pop, and more to keep you busy

"...evangelize education as PBPJ. – Kevin Curtin Leonard Zen Smith Lucid Dreaming Memorial..."

May 10, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Austin Music Industry Award Winners Announced

Best radio station, record store, club, music writer, and more honored

"...Best Producer 1) Adrian Quesada 2) Chris “Frenchie” Smith 3) Danny Reisch 4) Cris Burns 5) Bryan Ray..."

Feb. 25, 2018 Music Post by James Renovitch

2017 Music Critics Poll

Best roadshow, best new local acts, R.I.P.s, etc.

"...Gentile: Sahara Lounge..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Austin Music Awards' Industry Accolades Announced

Best radio station, record store, club, and many more

"...Vallejo 2) Bryan Ray 3) Tim Gerron 4) Frenchie Smith 5) Omar Vallejo 6) George Reiff 7) Adrian Quesada..."

March 6, 2017 Music Post by James Renovitch

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...with Ronnie Lane & Richard Lloyd, Grey Ghost, Darden Smith..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

The Austin Music Scene's Spectrum of Sexism

From sexual assault to all-female bills, women musicians face myriad issues in the live music capital

"...the Austin Mic Exchange encourages emerging female rappers. Anastasia Smith, whose MC handle is Anya, and guitarist Carol Ann..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Music Feature by Libby Webster

Gay Place

Cyndi Lauper and aGLIFF just wanna have fun

"...spectacular lineup of queerness. Nina Diaz, 2Mun2 & Kris Smith, Fea, and way more make the magic happen. Sat.,..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Mom Jeans, Sailor Poon, Calliope Musicals, Zettajoule, Sahara Smith, Falcon

"...from the bar. Also wielding only an acoustic guitar, Sahara Smith followed with a stark set of folk, her..."

Jan. 8, 2016 Music Review by Libby Webster

Lee Barber

"...local characters to bring his songs to life, including Sahara Smith, Scrappy Jud Newcomb, Dana Falconberry, Grace London, Craig..."

July 10, 2015 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Texas Bands Together Part II

Concerts over the next few weeks benefit victims of Central TX floods

"...Robison Strayer (Dixie Chicks), Martin Strayer (Court Yard Hounds), Sahara Smith, Scooter Pierce, and more How much: Donation based..."

June 15, 2015 Emergency Post by Alexa Harrington

Texas Bands Together

Concerts over the next few weeks benefit victims of Central TX floods

"...Robison Strayer (Dixie Chicks), Martin Strayer (Court Yard Hounds), Sahara Smith, Scooter Pierce, and more How much: Donation based..."

June 2, 2015 Emergency Post by Alexa Harrington

UPDATE: Flood of Relief

In tragedy's wake, Central Texas continues to care for her own

"...Robison Strayer (Dixie Chicks), Martin Strayer (Court Yard Hounds), Sahara Smith, Scooter Pierce, and more. Sat., June 20 at..."

May 29, 2015 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Introducing the New Official Beer of Austin

ATX has a brewed awakening

"...Sahara Smith: Operations and training manager at WhichCraft Beer Store..."

May 15, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Friday Picks & Sleepers

Obvious Picks and loads of not-so-obvious Sleepers!

"...Girl Pilot 10pm, Lamberts Sahara Smith from Wimberley now fronts a fourpiece dubbed Girl..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Gay Place: One Queered Up Year

This way a gay, that way a gay: Steer here, queers

"...Day party (noon-9pm-ish) in the churchyard next to the Sahara, then the evening inside at the Sahara proper (music..."

March 20, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

SXSW Thursday handicapping by the blurb

"...Hotel Vegas Patio Led by Austin saxophone master and Sahara Lounge co-owner Topaz McGarrigle, Golden Dawn Arkestra pays tribute..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

The Big Picture

Taking stock of Austin music's female legacy

"...of musicians from Wimberley that includes Sarah Jarosz and Sahara Smith. To her, Austin's fantastic growth remains a double-edged..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014 Saturday Listings

FFF Saturday by the blurb

"...fucked-up Jesus & Mary Chain, part beyond-wasted Mark E. Smith, and all ragged-ass squatter in rock & roll's sub-basement,..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Music Feature

2nd Annual Blue Hole Concerts for the Park

Best of both summer solar systems – live music and coolant

"...Susan Gibson, Western vet Hal Ketchum, and Austin songbird Sahara Smith stacking up strong. Roots mama Ruthie Foster towers..."

June 7, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Gay Place

Bomb together or bomb separately: It's Queerbomb weekend

"...the weird lesbian/satanic ritual brouhaha? The Chronicle's own Jordan Smith speaks at this in-progress screening and Kickstarter launch for..."

May 31, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Unplugged at the Grove Rolls On Tonight

Free summer concert series now in its 20th year

"...up again the next week to cut off songstress Sahara Smith mid-set, leaving a packed side yard dumbfounded over..."

May 9, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Other People's Songs

Picture 'Friday Night Lights' beauty Dana Wheeler-Nicholson singing for the president

"...recently completing a film directed by her husband Alex Smith, Winter in the Blood, as well as another upcoming..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

It Begins! SXSW Announces First Bands

Plus application date extended, and Hurricane Sandy relief fund

"...NEW ZEALAND) Sizarr (Mannheim GERMANY) Small Black (Brooklyn NY) Sahara Smith (Wimberley TX) Social Studies (Phoenix AZ) Soley (Reykjavik..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Blues on the Green: BoDeans with Sahara Smith

"...BoDeans with Sahara Smith at Blues on the Green on August 1,..."

Aug. 1, 2012 Photo Gallery

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: The Kids Really Are Alright

In with the new, out with 'someone's scary grandmother'

"...from a tradition of music in Austin that's supported Sahara Smith and Sarah Jarosz, and it shows. With a..."

April 13, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

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