Austin Blues Festival Announces Set Times for Jimmie Vaughan, Brittany Howard, Robert Glasper

And warns of a ticket price increase this Friday

"...his Tilt-A-Whirl Band, plus Sue Foley and Soul Man Sam, at 7pm, warming up the stage for a 9pm..."

April 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

An Outdoor Screening, Bluey Live, and More Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

Get out and art this week!

"...boundaries between reality and fiction at this performance of Sam Mayer’s persona poolboy00, “an experimental reality show/participatory memoir/talk show..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC Eats: Empanadas, Pulled Pork, Popsicles Headline New Concession Options

Plus: an update on McKalla Station

"...with a season’s worth of diverse local options to sample...."

Feb. 13, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...Cistern Illuminated Jan. 1-Jan. 7, Houston, www.buffalobayou.org..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Saucy, Seven-Course Musical at Boggy Creek Farm

Jade Fusco’s activist interactive recruited members of Ley Line, BluMoon, and more

"...the crew relayed the history of the land, where Sam Houston once stayed at the guest house, and offered..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Alex Maas’ Captivating 13th Floor Lineup and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From sunn O))) to Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King, Marcia Ball’s holiday show

"...サイケデリック自問自答 -Psychedelic Soliloquy- by TsuShiMaMiRe Sentimental Family Band, Theo LawrenceSam's Town Point, Friday 24 Sagebrush, Wednesday 29..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Dry Cleaning, Hinds, Rawayana Announced in SXSW 2024’s First Artist List

The first wave of 149 showcasing acts headed to Austin

"...(Budapest HUNGARY) Joe King Carrasco (Austin TX) Kam Franklin (Houston TX) Karl Vento (Gothenburg SWEDEN) Kassa Overall (Seattle WA)..."

Oct. 11, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Tías) Sebastián Páramo (Portrait of Us Burning) Ed Park (Same Bed Different Dreams: A Novel ) Ann Patchett (Tom..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Why Do Christopher Taylor's Attorneys Want His Trial in Trump Country?

Take a look at the counties they chose from

"...than 90 miles from Austin, is considered inside that same market and therefore an unfair venue for a trial...."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish up the summer with some adventure

"...a shootout in Paris, Texas. Soon after, Belle married Sam Starr, a horse thief and member of the Cherokee..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...Another affidavit comes from Sam Bassett, whose higher-up David Minton represented Alex Jones during..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Dazed & Confused Celebrates 30th Anniversary With AFS and the Round Rock Express

The Austin classic gets its own bobblehead night and screening

"...the film, and a chance to see if former Sam Houston State Bearkat outfielder Linklater still has any fire..."

July 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Summer fun is heating up around the state

"...a free leisurely 90-minute round-trip tour aboard the M/V Sam Houston along the Houston Ship Channel. Embarking from the..."

June 30, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Still Austin Whiskey Co-Founder Explores a Spirited History in New Book

Colonialism, distilleries, potations, and probity

"...formed during "the height of America's inebriation." And that Sam Houston was called a drunk by his opponents, and..."

June 30, 2023 Food Feature by A. Richmond

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

School’s out and June is the beginning of summer fun

"...Taste your way through Texas and beyond this summer, sampling Cajun cuisine, Southern specialties, and the Lone Star State's..."

June 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

S.L. Houser’s Earnest “Wind in the Door” and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Rod Gator, BLK ODYSSY, and Cloud Companion

"...got a girlfriend") coos an insatiably hormonal duet between Sam Houston and KIRBY (Lauryen Dockery), their digital slink matching..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Blues, Funk, and La Bamba: Antone’s Austin Blues Festival Returns to Waterloo Park

Home of the Blues revives its genre mosh nearly a quarter-century later

"...or The Warriors – bacchanalia in late COVID – Sam Houston and his crew rocked, rapped, and banged. Two..."

April 30, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Shoot First, Create a Law to Make It Legal Later

Texas bill ensures zero consequences for police who injure people with "less lethal" rounds

"...R-Muenster, and even by centrist state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, as a way to encourage police officers to use..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips: Alamo Collections Center, San Antonio

Get a first look at the Phil Collins Texana collection at the new center

"...several things stand out. The ceremonial swords linked to Sam Houston and Gen. Santa Anna are among the most..."

March 17, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...– Doug Freeman Cajun Backyard Party Sun 19, 2pm, Sam’s Town Point..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows

"...slow") vies for top spot with Weezer-esque closer "Pages." Houston melodic nü grungers Narrow Head and L.A. duo Taipei..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...most nightmarish version of family imaginable. Executive Producers include Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. Cast List: Lily Sullivan, Alyssa..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Ten Austin Concert Options for New Year's Eve 2022

From Cumbia to Coconut Club's Last Dance, ring in 2023 musically

"...energetic, fiery – Daikaiju hatched in Alabama, steeled in Houston, and purportedly features an Austin tailwhip. The fourpiece surf..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

Austin at Large: Don’t Go Away Mad, Just ...

If legislators want to break up with Austin, they should at least put their backs into it

"...boys and I guess also groomers? All at the same time. We Contain Multitudes..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Ruthie Foster, Booker T. Jones, Kate Kortum, Hyd, and more local shows worth braving the chill

"...Booker Taliaferro Jones Jr. turned 78 on Nov. 12. Sample highlights by the decade: Born in Memphis, 1944, he..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, Nineties Brits, AfroTech, and more shows worth seeing

"...Fatboy Slim. House-flavored additions include Noizu, Shiba San, and Sam Paganini. Three stages host the local operation claiming title..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Day Trips: Killough Massacre Monument, Jacksonville

Monument memorializes a sad event in East Texas history

"...promised to the Cherokees in a treaty signed by Sam Houston in 1836...."

Oct. 21, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A BLK REVOLUTION, Channel Tres, Smashing Pumpkins, the Austin Record Convention, and more local music related shows worth seeing

"...Plunged into the pandemic, Austin's Juwan Elcock – formerly Sam Houston – let his Americana act wash away. Immersed..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Austin Film Society Announces 2022 Filmmaker Grant Recipients

Projects from PJ Raval, Don Swaynos to financial support

"...recipients from as far afield as Laredo and Georgetown, Houston and Celina. That includes the three films receiving support..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...Hill Country bluesman Johnny Nicholas, veteran crooner Soul Man Sam, and harp dynamo Birdlegg lay the foundation. Gulf Coast..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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