Final Weekend at Threadgill's World Headquarters

"...column for more from the last show at the world-famous Threadgill's...."

Dec. 5, 2018 Photo Gallery

Gram Parsons Hoot Night

Patterson Barrett pays tribute to godfather cosmic cowboy

"...the 6th Annual Gram Parsons Birthday Hoot at Threadgill’s World Headquarters tonight, Monday, 7pm. This year’s show benefits both..."

Nov. 5, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

I'm Your Fan

Annual fan fare keeps elderly cool

"...Fare Friday kicked off this morning, 8:30am, at Threadgill’s World Headquarters, but plenty's happening throughout the afternoon and well..."

June 22, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Threadgill’s Old No. 1 Closes Permanently

Pandemic closes a part of Austin history

"...founded the capital’s most vaunted bygone venue, the Armadillo World Headquarters, Wilson revealed there had been interest in “replicating”..."

April 20, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Snapshot: Threadgill’s Last Rodeo Show

Musicians and fans gather to say goodbye to an Austin institution

"..."This is the end of affordability," said Threadgill's owner Eddie Wilson on Saturday afternoon, during the World..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

The Music Lover's Guide to Austin

The essential sounds, sights, and settings of Austin music

"...“Welcome to Austin: the Live Music Capital of the World.” Now you feel obligated to check out some of..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

Smoking Ban Kicks Off as Katrina Kicks In

Cigarettes are out at Austin’s clubs, but New Orleans musicians could be in

"...the smoking ban took effect, and a concert at Threadgill's World Headquarters Sunday afternoon that ended up including an..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Still No Jug: The Original South Austin Jug Band Returns

It's a one-off for now, but cross your fingers

"...Sunday night at Threadgill’s World Headquarters, the original SAJB – James Hyland, Willie Pipkin,..."

Aug. 1, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

His Year

Colin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore split the family tree

"...released his last full length disc, The Day the World Stopped and Spun the Other Way (Squirm), but 2009..."

Aug. 12, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

The U21 Guide to SXSW

Age-ages day parties dot the music festival landscape

"...Erickson’s Ice Cream Social still goes down at Threadgill’s World Headquarters (301 W. Riverside Dr.), 11am-7pm...."

March 11, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Spelling Bee Is On!

Registration open now!

"...Chronicle Spelling Bee. So head on down to Threadgill’s World Headquarters (301 W. Riverside Dr.) and sign up now!..."

May 19, 2011 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

The Daily Hustle: 1/19/11

Laura Morrison's re-election kick-off

"...momentum this Monday, with Chris Riley’s kick-off at Threadgills World Headquarters. That same night, up the street at the..."

Jan. 19, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Fun Fun Fun Too

Lots of fun fun fun shows this weekend even if they aren't festival related.

"...Threadgill’s World Headquarters kicks things off tomorrow night with a birthday..."

Nov. 4, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Spelman and Riley Launch Campaigns

Council candidates kick off council runs in traditional style: with nibbles

"...Riley will be having his campaign kick-off at Threadgill’s World Headquarters, 301 W. Riverside at 6pm tonight, Jan. 23...."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Harmonic Convergence

Threadgill's perfectly weds Austin's music and food cultures

"...known that Austin's music and food scenes converge at Threadgill's, the Austin-themed restaurants that are the brainchild of entrepreneur/raconteur/historian..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food Top Tens 1996: A Year of Good Tastes

Top Ten Bites of 1996

"...10. Threadgill's World Headquarters sits on the same sight as the..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Threadgill’s WHQ Will Close After Thanksgiving

Eddie Wilson done “clinging to the curb”

"...Austin’s vaunted music culture as owner of the Armadillo World Headquarters (1970-1980) confirms that Threadgill’s Riverside location will close..."

Sept. 12, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Brunch Bunch

Heavenly hash, Bloody Mary bars, and eggs six ways to Sunday

"...the beet salad or pelmeni, if available. Melanie Haupt Threadgill's301 W. Riverside, 512/472-9304 6416 N. Lamar, 512/451-5440 Sunday brunch,..."

March 14, 2014 Food Feature

Restaurants Near Zilker

"...14) SOUTHERN/DOWN-HOME: Threadgill's World HQ is just a shout away from the..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Food Feature

Restaurants Near Zilker

"...15) SOUTHERN/DOWN-HOME: Threadgill's World HQ is just a shout away from the..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature

Restaurants Near Zilker

"...16) SOUTHERN/DOWN-HOME: Threadgill's World HQ Just a shout away from the former..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Restaurants Near Zilker

When ACL's food court isn't enough

"...15) SOUTHERN/DOWN-HOME: Threadgill's World HQ It's just a shout away from the..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature

Threadgill’s WHQ Signs New Lease

Beloved restaurant/venue secures a few more years

"...and his wife, Sandra Wilson, notified employees that Threadgill’s World Headquarters would close down after South by Southwest 2018...."

Nov. 8, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Off the Road and Hungry

Where Austin Musicians Eat When They Get Home

"...Anderson In the heyday of the late, great Armadillo World Headquarters, local players and traveling musicians alike spread the..."

March 20, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Micael Priest 1951-2018

Austin’s godfather of poster art moves on

"...referring to the legendary in-house team at the Armadillo World Headquarters, which included Jim Franklin, Guy Juke, Danny Garrett,..."

Sept. 12, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Threadgill’s Upstairs Store for Rent

Owners seek contributors to “cultural petri dish”

"...editor stayed there while working on a forthcoming Armadillo World Headquarters documentary. Wilson’s incredible collection of beer signs, concert..."

Feb. 5, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Funk

Steam Heat fogs it up again

"...a brilliantly colored dance party at the famed Armadillo World Headquarters. Yellow lettering pops off an orange background and..."

Aug. 19, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Page Two

"...a number of significant deadlines in the Austin music world because we're just seven weeks away from South by..."

Jan. 26, 1996 Column by Louis Black