James Taylor Pleases All at ACL Taping

The elder statesman of Americana makes a comeback

"...Thursday night’s Austin City Limits taping with James Taylor was as surprise-filled as any I’ve ever witnessed. He..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eddie Taylor's 100th birthday, Dry Cleaning, and Terry Allen highlight our recommended shows

"...Big Town Playboy: 100 Years of Eddie Taylor Antone’s, Friday 27..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

A Slipping-Down Life

Lili Taylor and Guy Pearce star in this adaptation of an Anne Tyler story that was filmed in Austin several summers ago.

"...Directed by: Toni Kalem. Starring: Lili Taylor, Guy Pearce, John Hawkes, Sara Rue, Irma P. Hall,..."

May 28, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Nowhere Boy

This movie about John Lennon's young-adult years showcases the importance of the importance of both his mother and aunt in his life.

"...Directed by: Sam Taylor-Wood. Starring: Aaron Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Butler School of Music

Two concerts – one by Harvey Pittel, one for the late Rose Taylor – pay tribute to 'living in a song'

"...music school, the other in memory of mezzo-soprano Rose Taylor, who began teaching voice at UT in 1985 and..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Story Book Children

Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez duet their way into Austin's heart.

"...When Chip Taylor wrote "Storybook Children" in the mid-Sixties, there was no..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Jailhouse Rock

"...Directed by: Richard Thorpe. Starring: Elvis Presley and Judy Taylor. Elvis' third movie is surely his best. He plays..."

Aug. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Ready for some holiday LPs?

"...seasonal lands an instant classic. With many moods and tunes veering drastically from the ordinary, even its surf rock..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Q&A: Legendary Jazz Drummer Andrew Cyrille Speaks On Pleasing a Crowd, His Dream Collaboration, and Playing with Billy Harper

Modern Jazz Masters Play Scottish Rite Theater on Saturday

"...guitarist Bill Frisell, legendary jazz drummer Andrew Cyrille (Cecil Taylor, Trio3, David Murray) intended to return that April as..."

May 4, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

The TCBender Is Gathering Steam

"...a new album. Shins, Smiths, SXSW, and Valentine's Day tunes coming up...."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Post by Christopher Gray

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Abhi the Nomad, Animals on TV, Susannah Joffe, Nané, and more recommended tunes

"...every reason to get up, party, and then some.– Morgan-Taylor Thomas Fadi & the New Guard's Brand New Soul..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Green Room

Punks and Nazi skinheads meet in this tense yet lovely kick in the teeth

"...Joe Cole, Mark Webber, Eric Edelstein, Callum Turner and Taylor Tunes...."

April 22, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth – Now at SXSW!

The de-fossilizing of SXSW.

"...like Sam the Sham, Terry Reid, Chip "Wild Thing" Taylor, and Mary Weiss of the Shangri-Las; punk godfathers the..."

March 7, 2007 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Salas-Humara-led Silos are still writing some warm rural-urban hybrid tunes and still sound as laconic and penetrating as they..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...three decades of Britpop and a couple of American tunes presumably for diplomacy, the BJM throw in everything from..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Texas Platters

The Scabs

"...frontman Bob Schneider's prolific songwriting well with 18 new tunes. Better still, with the exception of a handful of..."

July 30, 1999 Music Feature

Texas Platters

"...ED MILLER WITH RICH BROTHERTON AND JOHN TAYLOR..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Music Review

Live Shots

"...Continental Club, January 11 photograph by John Carrico WILL TAYLOR & THE JAZZ MENAGERIE..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Music Feature

You Coulda Walked Around the World

The LBJ of Lone Star songwriters lays siege to the Cactus Cafe

"...does one begin a five-night siege of no two tunes alike? On the Buddy Holly charisma of Joe Ely's..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Platters

"...where it takes you. Showing their Velvet roots, the tunes are not overly orchestrated; they're forged from simple melodies..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Music Review

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...and engaging themes and beats, accomplishing one unique adventure. – Morgan-Taylor Thomas..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Tributes

"...the case with Bleecker Street, a 16-song collection of tunes from the Sixties folkies in New York's Greenwich Village..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Music Feature

Reissues

"...Don't Stop the Carnival. While there are numerous popular tunes included, I would have enjoyed Rollins' take on Stevie..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...days as the songwriter reworks some of his best tunes with stripped, intimate arrangements. Holed up this summer in..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Saturday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...– Jay Trachtenberg (no relation)CHIP TAYLOR & CARRIE RODRIGUEZ8pm, Cactus Cafe Veteran songwriter Chip Taylor..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

"...the blues" approach that includes two Stevie Ray Vaughan tunes ("Change It," "Life Without You") for the first time..."

June 21, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...decided to push a queer reimagining of her favorite tunes of yesteryear. "I dunno if you know this, but..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...DARYLL-ANN: This Amsterdam-based quintet trades in slightly off-kilter psych-pop tunes reminiscent of Skylarking-era XTC. Their mellow arrangements, swell melodies,..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Record Reviews

Barbarito Torres

"...Havana Cafe is saved by a mid-album quartet of tunes with guest vocals from BVSC alums Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara..."

July 9, 1999 Music Review

America's Ethnic Music Mantle

"..."everywhere" -- Cameron, Caldwell, Marlin, Waco, Riesel, Killeen, Gatesville, Taylor, Elgin, Austin. She ought to know: She was born..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

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