A.L. West at a Bookstore, and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Stop by Stalefish’s album release or Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap

"...out, find livestream tickets at monksjazz.com.)  – Michael Toland Steve Earle Birthday TributeCherrywood Coffeehouse, Sunday 14..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Dinosaur Jr. at Lakeline Park, Los Texmaniacs in Sunset Valley, and more recommended shows

"...grunge revivalists Die Spitz: an EP, The Revenge of Evangeline; debut LP Teeth; Austin Music Awards winners as Best..."

April 28, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

On the Nightshift: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Keep Running

At Moody "with the white-hot light of the oncoming train”

"...most delicious supper club set ever. In Springsteen consigliere Steve Van Zandt’s thrilling memoir, 2021’s Unrequited Infatuations, the guitarist..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Steve Earle, Fresh Off Jerry Jeff Tribute, Deepens Songbook at Gruene Hall

Vagabond resilience & bristling resistance potently commune

"...Three of Steve Earle’s last four albums eulogize deep song tributaries: Guy..."

June 27, 2022 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

A Culture 50 Years in the Making: The Kerrville Folk Festival Experience

Life-altering and deep-listening scenes from the oldest music festival in Texas

"...done by longtime Kerrville attendee, songwriter, and multifaceted artist Steve Brooks, who Jimmy LaFave extolled as "a wordsmith of..."

May 20, 2022 Music Feature by Hank Erwin

To Oblivion and Beyond: A Breakdown of the Bands at Oblivion Access

Translating the scrolls at Austin’s most interesting festival of the year

"...both a solo set devoted to Texas icon Townes Van Zandt's catalog and a guest appearance with Panopticon leader..."

May 6, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook mugged for the cameras...."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Without Getting Killed or Caught

The troubled life and haunted love of Guy Clark, the Dean of Texas songwriters

"...future wife, Susanna Talley, and their best friend, Townes Van Zandt. That triumvirate is a part of musical history,..."

July 23, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Without Getting Killed or Caught

Guy Clark's life, entwined with his wife and best friend

"...future wife, Susanna Talley, and their best friend, Townes Van Zandt. That's when musical history, and a phenomenally complicated..."

March 25, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Interview: Without Getting Killed or Caught

Tamara Saviano on the bonds between Guy, Susanna, and Townes

"...In one of her last audio diaries before Townes Van Zandt died on New Year's Day 1997, Susanna Clark..."

March 18, 2021 Screens Post by Doug Freeman

Three SXSW Documentaries Visualize SXSW Music

Somewhere you feel free

"...In one of her last audio diaries before Townes Van Zandt died on New Year's Day 1997, Susanna Clark..."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Texas music icons: Guy Clark, Susan Clark, and Townes Van Zandt...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Heartworn Highways

Restored documentary brings back the founding voices of outlaw country

"...to a gig at the Tennessee State Prison; Townes Van Zandt goofing around his Austin homestead; Guy Clark philosophizing..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Movie Review by Doug Freeman

Leon Russell & the Bob Dylan Rumor

Outlaw era deejay Woody Roberts helped produce Willie Nelson's first Fourth of July picnic in this excerpt from his new memoir Horse Racing & Rock 'N' Roll

"...other fine musicians, such as Peter Yarrow and Townes Van Zandt – in the Kerrville Auditorium. That concert's turnout..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Woody Roberts

Austin Music Awards Went Off Without a Hitch in a Show of Communal Strength and Support

The night everything cancelled in the capitol

"...Mayor Steve Adler's induction of Carolyn Wonderland into the AMA Hall..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

2019-20 Austin Music Awards

"...Mayor Steve Adler's House Band, comprised of winners for Best Vocals..."

March 12, 2020 Photo Gallery

Food and Music Talent for Hot Luck Festival 2020 Announced

Tickets are on sale for the backyard bash

"...Nicholson (Lutie’s Garden Restaurant); Chris Schaefer (Geraldine’s at Hotel Van Zandt); Yoshi Okai (Otoko); Todd Duplechan and Jessica Maher..."

Feb. 25, 2020 Food Post by Zelly Martin

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...On the documentary front, Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar come straight from their Oscar nomination for American..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Music Awards Gallery, 2015-2019

"...Steven Van Zandt at the 33rd annual Austin Music Awards,..."

Nov. 26, 2019 Photo Gallery

Public Notice: Everything in Its Place

Contemplating “urbanism”

"...have no affordability requirement, in direct contradiction to Mayor Steve Adler's assurances earlier this year – have gone largely..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Looking Back on 15 Years of the Townes Van Zandt Documentary

Producer/Director Margaret Brown revisits her movie

"...Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt, Margaret Brown's seminal 2004 documentary on the Texas..."

June 14, 2019 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

Austin Terror Fest Q&A: Panopticon

Folk & metal extremist books a pair of über rare performances

"...I found his music through my love of Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, and Guy Clark. I love that..."

June 6, 2019 Music Post by Michael Toland

Steve Earle & the Dukes

"...Earle's 2009 tribute to Townes Van Zandt felt haunted, the hardcore troubadour evincing an emotionality..."

April 12, 2019 Music Review by Doug Freeman

2018-19 Austin Music Awards

"...Continental Club/C-Boy’s Heart & Soul owner Steve Wertheimer presented the Margaret Moser Women in Music Award..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Photo Gallery

Austin Music Awards Reveals 2019 Lineup

Punk icons, big name scions, viral rappers, and more top the talent

"...Daniel will be on hand to present the Townes Van Zandt Songwriting Award to fellow Austin legend Alejandro Escovedo...."

Jan. 22, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Luv Doc: Square Pegs

You have to allow people the space to build the walls that make them feel safe

"...The New Austin was built on the neurotic slag..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Public Notice: Displacement Bad

New task force report finds room to improve

"...My Life With Townes Van Zandt. On Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 7pm at BookPeople,..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Ben Dickey on Being Blaze

Inspiration, fear, and the guiding hand of Vincent D'Onofrio

"...and in Foley's case, his fellow musicians like Townes Van Zandt. But look at photos of Foley, and there's..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A New ATX6 Ventures to Vietnam

Music scene ambassadors prepare for far-flung adventures

"...Jacob Jaeger, whose style could be pegged as Townes Van Zandt with jazz chords; Carrie Fussell, the colorful vocalist..."

July 9, 2018 Music Post

Steve Van Zandt’s Soulfire

Springsteen henchman and Sopranos boss hits the road and classrooms

"...Miami Steve Van Zandt, Silvio Dante, Frank Tagliano – a phone..."

May 24, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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