Mean Girls

This isn't your mother's Mean Girls. Because it's really bad.

"...Rice, Reneé Rapp, Bebe Wood, Avantika, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey and Tina Fey...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Old Settler’s Music Festival Executive Director Steps Down Amid Property Sale Plans

“This role [...] has been particularly challenging in recent years”

"...Bryce took over for previous Old Settler’s Director Jean Spivey in 2022. Bryce's departure follows news, announced just two..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Old Settler’s Music Festival Postpones to 2025 in Move to Sell Property

“This festival isn’t going anywhere; it’s just going to take a new form”

"...of Old Settler’s original organizers including former director Jean Spivey moved the event to Dale. Director since 2022, Bryce..."

Nov. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Opinion: Medical Students Support Ballot Measures

Propositions A and B are key to a healthier future

"...Daniel R. Bamrick-Fernandez and Scott Spivey Provencio write on behalf of the Environmental Health Interest..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Column by Daniel R.Bamrick-Fernandez and Scott Spivey Provencio

Faster Than Sound: City Funding for Music Venues Still MIA

Live Music Capital flagships await aid as costs pile up.

"...dates near Lockhart. This week, longtime Executive Director Jean Spivey announced in an email to volunteers that she has..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Renee Davis' 25 Years as Harriet Tubman in Sister Moses

The dancer talks about her quarter-century of walking in the footsteps of this legendary conductor on the Underground Railroad

"...to do it again. Another current Austin dancer, Daniele Spivey-Sorrells, director of Mercy Moves Liturgical Dance Company, performed Sister..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Settling in but Never Settling at the Old Settler's Music Fest

Executive Director Jean Spivey looks back at three decades of roots music

"...Jean Spivey throws a 4x4 utility vehicle into gear and accelerates..."

April 12, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Friday the 13th Reaps Austin Music

Joe Valentine, Ponty Bone, Fai Jow all pass on the same day

"...quickly tallied up $80,000 in donations. Executive Director Jean Spivey tells "Playback" they sank all their seed money into..."

July 20, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Old Settler’s Circle Remains Unbroken

Amidst a challenging year, OSMF’s community remains strong

"...hurdles and challenges,” acknowledged the festival’s executive director Jean Spivey in regard to getting the OSMF-owned property ready a..."

April 23, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips: Old Settler’s Music Festival, Tilmon

Annual music festival is rocking in a new location after three decades

"...hay meadow outside the hamlet of Tilmon, says Jean Spivey, executive director of the festival...."

March 9, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Playback: Saturnalia Lands

Austin welcomes new DIY music fest while another gets blocked in court

"...set for Jan. 22, but OSMF Executive Director Jean Spivey revealed this week that the two parties are already..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Judge Blocks Driftwood Music Fest Dates

Old Settler’s competitor concedes April weekend

"...property in Tilmon near Lockhart. OSMF Executive Director Jean Spivey says her event had “every intention” of staying at..."

Nov. 27, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

War of the Folk Fests

Driftwood Music Fest and Old Settler’s face off

"...rhetorically – Old Settler’s Music Festival Executive Director Jean Spivey on Monday after learning that the new Driftwood Music..."

Sept. 5, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Utopia Fest Announces Lineup

Dr. John, Lettuce, and Antibalas headline earthy campout

"...by haunting harmonies. Also on the docket: Voodoo Boogaloo, Spivey, Sid Fly, San Antonio Pipes & Drums, and the..."

March 1, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Bryan Richter No-Billed

APD officer won't face criminal charges for Breaion King arrest

"...footage of the forceful arrest from King’s attorneys, Broadus Spivey and Erica Grigg. That, also, was reportedly the first..."

Nov. 10, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Release of Breaion King Arrest Footage Leads to APD Investigations

Police and community members meet for “an open, honest dialogue”

"...first made contact with King and her attorneys Broadus Spivey and Erica Grigg before taking the story to Travis..."

July 22, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Springsteen Seeks New Day in Court

He hopes to be declared innocent of the Yogurt Shop Murders

"...heart of last Wednesday’s hearing. Springsteen’s lead attorney Broadus Spivey argued that, given the opportunity, he could absolutely prove..."

May 4, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Chronicle Recommends: Films of Love

Romance is in the air in this month's movie picks

"...just because of the “Sicilians” scene. Gary Oldman’s Drexel Spivey is Jack Sparrow’s meaner, uglier blueprint. Brad Pitt plays..."

Feb. 15, 2016 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Slim Richey 1938-2015

Austin’s jazz maverick peaces out

"...of the campground culture,” says Old Settler’s director Jean Spivey. “Our audience loved him and wanted to see him..."

June 1, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Willful Ignorance

How common is police abuse of force? We don't want to know.

"...August while still in the hospital. His attorney Broadus Spivey believes the officers should have known their actions would..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Not Without a Fight

Authors Spivey and Sublett spin a complex tale of a Lubbock visionary's downfall, revenge

"...Broke, Not Broken: Homer Maxey's Texas Bank Warby Broadus Spivey and Jesse Sublett Texas Tech University Press, 338pp., $29.95..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

Old Settler's Music Festival Wrap

Increased ticket sales, musical diversity, and buzz bands

"...Booker Jean Spivey found herself ahead of the curve this year, scoring..."

April 14, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Springsteen Sues for Innocence – in Bexar County

Freed inmate takes his case to a friendlier venue

"...However, lawyers for Springsteen, including veteran Austin attorney Broadus Spivey, have notified her as a "party of interest." In..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Springsteen Sues for Wrongful Conviction

With all administrative remedies exhausted, Springsteen seeks compensation through federal court

"...lawsuit, filed on his behalf by Austin lawyer Broadus Spivey. (Former state Judge Charlie Baird and attorneys Amber Farrelly..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Former Yogurt Shop Suspect Seeks Compensation for Wrongful Conviction

Springsteen sues in federal court

"...lawsuit, filed on Springsteen's behalf by Austin lawyers Broadus Spivey. (Former state Judge Charlie Baird and attorneys Amber Farrelly..."

May 24, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

First Came Memphis Minnie

Maria Muldaur digs deeps into the blues

"...known but shaped contemporary music, singers such as Victoria Spivey, Sippie Wallace, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Muldaur even co-produced..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Record Roundup: Election Special

New discs from Ry Cooder, Aimee Mann, Waylon Jennings, and more

"...includes studio pros Dennis Crouch, Paul Franklin, and Joe Spivey. Their self-titled studio debut is highlighted by five Gill..."

Sept. 19, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Silver Threads and Golden Needles

Old Settler's Music Festival goes to 25

"...expect big celebrations surrounding the milestone. According to Jean Spivey, the event's executive director, the only commemoration is a..."

April 20, 2012 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Don Walser’s Legal Saga Comes to an End

Judge rules for family for breach of contract, but not rescission

"...overall great outcome for the music community is Broadus Spivey, the legendary trial lawyer who financed the Walsers' lawsuit..."

Jan. 25, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Off the Record

For those about to rock (we salute you)

"...were pretty lucky," chimes Old Settler's Executive Director Jean Spivey. "We must have the best audience and crew in..."

April 23, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

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