SXSW Music Live: Richard Barone Presents Greenwich Village in the Sixties

Soft Boys, Youngbloods, Moby Grape, Brian Jones’ grandson, etc.

"...Musicians have documented their place of origin since minstrelsy was invented. Florida native..."

March 18, 2017 SXSW Post by Jim Caligiuri

The Great Gig in the Sky

The best albums of our lives – and the afterlife

"...On Wednesday, Dec. 3, press day at the Chronicle, news of Ian McLagan's hospitalization began circulating early...."

Jan. 2, 2015 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Mastersons

Texas Platters go mondo

"...The MastersonsGood Luck Charm (New West)..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

The Here & the Now: Best of 2012 (So Far)

Sampler mixtape for the first half of the year

"...McPherson, Crooks, Guns of Navarone, and John Fullbright lead the way, but geezers Loudon Wainwright, Beaver Nelson, Marty Stuart,..."

July 11, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Playback: The Future of Austin Recording Studios

Studio owners look at different solutions to surviving in an increasingly expensive city

"..."The Wizard" vanished...."

Aug. 5, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Geezerville’s Best of 2014 Volume 2

Top 10s playlist – a final spin of the year that was

"...Here’s my semi-annual mix of fave songs from the past 12 months. It starts off kind of freaky,..."

Jan. 7, 2015 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Checking In: Bonnie Whitmore Sticks to What She Does Best

“I’m hoping to have a lot more stories to share after all this”

"...Assesses Doug Freeman to open a lead review in the Chronicle on news stands now: “Bonnie Whitmore works musical..."

Oct. 13, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Sunday Morning Coming Down

Last Sunday marked the death of two Austin music connectors; plus, in regards to local public policy, Mayor Steve Adler calls

"...label partnership with Dakota Access Pipeline villain Kelcy Warren, the Austin singer-songwriter found himself under attack on social media..."

May 26, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music: Second List

243 + 171 = as many acts as the last two ATX fests combined

"...now stands less than 120 days away, so expect the announcements to roll out on a regular basis from..."

Nov. 18, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Next Up’s Best of 2014

Team youngblood tracks back on the year

"...“Year End Best of Lists” are nothing more than the rundown of one single critic’s solitary taste. There’s all..."

Dec. 30, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

SXSW Music: Luck Reunion

Anything can happen in Willie World!

"...The Luck Reunion attracts such an impressive gathering at SXSW..."

March 17, 2017 SXSW Post by Doug Freeman

Best of 2014 (So Far)

Midyear playlist yields 25 tracks both local and national

"...music. I always complain about how much bad music there is out there. Then, I never have enough room..."

July 8, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Reveals First 2020 Artist List

Music from all over the map … literally

"...288 performing acts, which accounts for about 14% of the total roster. As usual, the early announcement pulls from..."

Oct. 16, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

I Hate Christmas

Strange Brew song swap ain’t for suckers

"...I’m on the phone with my father, Jon Dee Graham, while he’s..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

SXSW Band Invites, Part II

Only 112 days remaining until the Music conference begins

"...increased its bandwidth this afternoon, extending official invitations to another 348 acts from Austin and around the world. The..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...North American first time looks, and 51 feature debuts. The SXSW Film roster has arrived, with big features like..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

8 Mile

An Austin octet of SXSW Picks 2 Click™

"...The MastersonsThu., March 13, Velveeta Room, 10pm..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Birds Fly South

The Mastersons’ love story

"...and have been inseparable ever since. This August marks their four-year wedding anniversary...."

July 2, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

There Goes Bonnie Whitmore Again

Local bassist celebrates second LP

"...for you this week: Bonnie Whitmore. Her new album There I Go Again – out today – has me..."

June 11, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

8 Mile

Eight Austin acts showcasing at SXSW and deserving it

"...decades. Local acts deserving national attention: That's us 24/7/365/33. Nevertheless, one of team Music's favorite annual tasks remains picking..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Music 2017: Friday

"...Riders Against the Storm..."

March 18, 2017 Photo Gallery

Patty Griffin

"...Patty GriffinThe Castle, Friday, March 15..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

The Mastersons

"...successful career amid constant touring, so Transient Lullaby tempers the sometime Austinites' charmed harmonies with more mellow, highway-worn tunes...."

May 26, 2017 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Seven Local Acts to See at SXSW Music

"...best, most alluring songwriter efforts of last year. From the slow build of gospel-tinged opening track "Wash It Away"..."

March 3, 2017 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Margaret Moser Plaza

"...his wife Susan Moffat with flowers and balloons for the guest of honor...."

May 16, 2014 Photo Gallery

Fuck With Sad Girls

Bonnie Whitmore’s feminist anthem

"...one really wants to fuck with sad girls,” goes the rousing chorus for Bonnie Whitmore’s latest single – emphasizing..."

Oct. 17, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Uncle Lucius

"...Southern Rock still lives in pockets here and there, but..."

June 5, 2015 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

R.I.P. George Reiff

Cancer steals extraordinary bassist and producer

"...George Reiff, the beloved Austin bassist whose masterful, in-the-pocket playing was a..."

May 22, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Live Shot: Doug Sahm Tribute

Induct the Texas groover into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

"...“If y’all can’t get in the groove tonight, you’d better just go back to where..."

March 22, 2015 Music Post by Doug Freeman

SXSW Music List No. 3

Dead Meadow, Sad13, Cindy Wilson, Lizzo, Boogarins, and 494 others

"...its largest block of bands to date this morning. The new batch of 498 acts includes psychedelic stoner trio..."

Jan. 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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