The Big Bend

Things get weird on a family vacation to the West Texas desert

"...documentarian), and with a melancholic score from Austin’s own Shakey Graves, it’s a shimmering version of West Texas that..."

May 31, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...songwriters tribute at ACL Live alongside Terry Allen and Shakey Graves, opening the show with Eighties Austin group the..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Young the Giant, Shakey Graves to Headline New Landlock Festival in Waco

Pro surfing competition supplements the unusual event

"...May 3-5 with headlining performances by Young the Giant, Shakey Graves, Midland, and Cory Wong, Landlock takes place at..."

Jan. 30, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Paper Cuts

New Austin music picks from francene rouelle, variety

"...fuzz for a collage of barreling adventure. – Laiken Neumann Shakey Graves & Jess Williamson, “True Love Will Find You..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...upsizes to the Moody Theater with Allen, John Doe, Shakey Graves, Ruthie Foster, Flatlanders Gilmore and Hancock, Will Johnson,..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

BLK ODYSSY Brings Tenpiece Band to Tiny Desk Performance

Watch the Austin-launched project premiere new song “WANT YOU”

"...Johnston, Patty Griffin, Mother Falcon, Okkervil River, Gina Chavez, Shakey Graves, Carrie Rodriguez, Adam Torres, Fragile Rock, Alejandro Escovedo,..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

How Zach Bryan’s Surprise Set at Sagebrush Came to Be

South Congress honky-tonk to be featured in star-studded music video

"...only closes for occasions like the 2023 wedding of Shakey Graves’ Alejandro Rose-Garcia and Stephanie Hunt...."

Jan. 10, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest

"...host named Jeph, and a revue of acts like Shakey Graves, Jess Williamson, Kam Franklin, and Fat Tony doing..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell

"...be for students and invited guests. – Raoul Hernandez Shakey GravesMoody Amphitheater, Saturday 28..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Willie Nelson's 50th Anniversary 4th of July Picnic

"...Shakey Graves at Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic at..."

July 5, 2023 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...the Wheel returning as headliners. Festival first-timers Sierra Ferrell, Shakey Graves, and Shane Smith & the Saints bring fresh..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Record Convention, Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza, Pecan Street Festival, and UTOPiAfest lead our recommended shows this week

"...Buffalo Hunt. Among honky-tonk snippets and synth-driven singles, the Shakey Graves collaborator offers Ambitions of Ambiguity, a 10-track delight..."

May 5, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...Q2 stadium this summer, featuring Tyler Childers, Dwight Yoakam, Shakey Graves, Sierra Ferrell, Asleep at the Wheel, and more,..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...& the Electric Joint, “Garden of Eden” Mobley, “themesong” Shakey Graves feat. Sierra Ferrell, “Ready or Not” Why Bonnie,..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spray Paint, Heavy Meddo, Why Bonnie, Gypsy Mitchell, Black Midi, and more recommended live shows

"...10pm – including musical appearances by Mobley, Sir Woman, Shakey Graves, Tameca Jones, and Cha'keeta B. Tune in to..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Remembering Radio Legend John Aielli, 1946-2022

Longtime KUT and KUTX host was loved for his eccentric insights and eclectic taste

"...favorite artist interviews – Shinyribs, Asleep at the Wheel, Shakey Graves, Tameca Jones, Atash, and Peter Bay – the..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Supremely Popular Radio Personality John Aielli Has Died

The beloved eccentric hosted KUT/KUTX show Eklektikos for 50 years

"...favorite artist interviews – Shinyribs, Asleep at the Wheel, Shakey Graves, Tameca Jones, Atash, and Peter Bay – the..."

July 31, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

What We’re Listening to This Week

A. Sinclair, Quin NFN, Denis O’Donnell, Alexalone, and more sounds worth your time

"...his aching voice. The video, produced by and featuring Shakey Graves along with Stephanie Hunt, echoes in B&W regret. –..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Friday

Seventies funk GOATs, queer nu metal, and so much more

"...fans to experience the magic of the setting. With Shakey Graves set to close out the weekend, and Modest..."

March 19, 2022 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Awards Rise Again

Tickets on sale now for the 40-year tradition, March 8 at Emo's

"...favorite artist interviews – Shinyribs, Asleep at the Wheel, Shakey Graves, Tameca Jones, Atash, and Peter Bay – the..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Luck Reunion Announces Lineup for 10th Anniversary Return

Daylong fest to feature Willie, Chuck Prophet, Lucero, Weyes Blood

"...400 Unit take over the town on Friday, and Shakey Graves & Friends shoot out Saturday night. They’ll also..."

Feb. 17, 2022 Music Post by Doug Freeman

What We're Listening to Right Now

Nakia, Sun June, Norman BA$E, Good Looks, 8½ Souvenirs, and more local sounds worth seeking out

"...live in the past year, including on tour with Shakey Graves – the three new songs' warm, reliable instrumentation..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Suerte x la Barbecue, Blurred Vines’ Assured Wines, Kiin Di at Corner Bar, Paperboy’s Bourbon Library, and We <3 Little Ola’s …

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

"...or just wanna groove to a live concert by Shakey Graves – where else would you be on that..."

Nov. 3, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Levitation Returns for Halloween Weekend

A conversation with Botany and other cross-genre recs

"...stirring collection of semiopaque scenes fuels upcoming dates with Shakey Graves ahead of a European tour...."

Oct. 22, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Texas Thrill Ride Takes a Trip to The Big Bend

Where the fear and the antelope play

"...and Zoë, and features a score by Austin's own Shakey Graves. The story follows the experiences of two families..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Screens Feature by Adrienne Hunter

The Booze We Choose: Seven and Up

Liquor in the front … of your favorite cabinet, of course

"...Austin’s Whiskey X Festival – where, on Nov. 4, Shakey Graves is gonna rock a Fair Market venue filled..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival, Unsane, Lola Tried, Nick Shoulders, Esme Patterson/Sabrina Ellis/S.L. Houser, and Jeff Lofton's tribute to Miles Davis

"...junctures in their solo journeys. Esmé Patterson, singer on Shakey Graves' "Dearly Departed," continued to gravitate away from indie..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Hot Summer Nights 4 Mixtape, Y2, Witchcryer, Suzanne Santo, Hovvdy, and James McMurtry

"...Beast," and torchy on "Common Sense." Recruiting new neighbors Shakey Graves ("Afraid of Heights") and Gary Clark Jr. ("Fall..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory

Departing Chronicle Music Editor Raoul Hernandez passes the reigns [sic] to Kevin Curtin with 10 anecdotes from 27 years.

"...and into indentured Zoom servitude to our grade schooler. Shakey Graves then honored the door-to-door emcee who proved a..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Get Together

Austin party movie is one perfect night in the velvet rut

"...washed up musician named Caleb (Rose-Garcia, AKA Austin’s own Shakey Graves). Trading advice with August, lamenting bygone history with..."

May 14, 2021 Movie Review by Selome Hailu

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