Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lemon Twigs, Trouble in the Streets, Enslaved, and more local shows worth the decibels

"...Antonio punkjunto Piñata Protest. – Tim Stegall Old Settler’s Music FestivalTilmon, Texas, April 20-23..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Tim Stegall

Eight April Music Festivals In and Around Austin

From Rancho Alegre to Austin Blues, April offers ample opportunities

"...with day passes starting around $170. Old Settler’s Music FestivalTilmon, Texas, April 20-23 $75 day, $125-250 multiday..."

April 7, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Heavy With Tradition, Old Settler's Music Festival Springs Eternal

We talk to Sierra Hull and spotlight favorites for next week’s campout

"...The resident artist at next week's Tilmon, Texas, gathering, 83-year-old singer and guitarist Del McCoury, has..."

April 15, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Visit historic Presidio La Bahia, take a scenic drive, and more

"...Take me back to Tilmon. After suffering through two years of the pandemic, the..."

March 31, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Faster Than Sound: Bevis M. Griffin Teaches Austin Youth the Evolution of the Blues

School of Rock students play two events this weekend, and Stubb's sells to C3 and Live Nation

"...the 35th anniversary lineup, taking place April 21-24 in Tilmon, about an hour south of Austin. Single-day tickets are..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Old Favorites at Old Settler’s: McCoury, Rowan, and Shinyribs Highlight Early Lineup

Roots fest drops a dozen acts to preview spring return

"...opted to spend the weekend of April 21-24 in Tilmon, TX alongside his sons Ronnie and Rob. Other eternal..."

Jan. 19, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

A New Favorite at Old Settler’s: Sierra Ferrell

Rising roots singer impresses at the Central Texas folk campout

"...Out there in Tilmon, TX, I’d hoped to see some of those familiar..."

Oct. 26, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Old Settler’s Music Festival Returns October 21-24

Roots fest brings in Jade Bird, Jamestown Revival, Ray Wylie Hubbard

"...event, which began in 1987, will take place in Tilmon, Texas, about an hour South of Austin. A strong..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Updates from around the state and things to look forward to

"...Old Settler's Music Festival outside of Lockhart in beautiful Tilmon is in the process of being rescheduled. No word..."

April 1, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Old Settler’s Rolls Out 2020 Lineup

Tanya Tucker, Head & the Heart, Sam Bush & Jade Bird soundtrack campout

"...performer Brandi Carlile. Also on the docket for the Tilmon campout running April 16-19: rootsy UK songwriter Jade Bird,..."

Dec. 4, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Ryan Bingham Warms Up His Western Festival

Onetime local Americana star inaugurates his fest on a chilly day in Luckenbach

"...Festival, which pulled off a comeback after moving to Tilmon a year earlier than anticipated. Bingham says his dates..."

April 19, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Old Settler's Music Festival 2019

"...to a 145-acre ranch just south of Lockhart in Tilmon for the annual celebration of music and community. Headliners..."

April 15, 2019 Photo Gallery

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

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

"...on deck. Volunteer site preppers have journeyed here to Tilmon every weekend this year to fight back the brush,..."

April 12, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...Hosted in Tilmon, Tex. (just an hour drive from downtown), the Old..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Old Settler’s Daily Lineup Revealed

Jason Isbell caps Friday, Brandi Carlile stars Saturday

"...schedule for their 2019 outing, transpiring April 11-14 in Tilmon, near Lockhart...."

Jan. 15, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Jason Isbell Headlines Old Settler’s 2019

Brandi Carlile, Del McCoury, and Los Legends also stock initial lineup

"...its 32nd annual campout, taking place April 11-14 in Tilmon. An intimate acoustic performance from Americana pacesetters Jason Isbell..."

Nov. 13, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Friday the 13th Reaps Austin Music

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

"...seed money into getting the new 145-acre property in Tilmon ready a year ahead of schedule and, after seeing..."

July 20, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Old Settler’s Circle Remains Unbroken

Amidst a challenging year, OSMF’s community remains strong

"...times the population of the 117-person farm community of Tilmon where OSMF took up residence over the weekend. This..."

April 23, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Start the Presses – Gold Rush Vinyl

Austin’s first major record press opens, and more music news

"...this weekend at a 145-acre plot they purchased in Tilmon, southeast of Lockhart. Recall they were ousted early from..."

April 20, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Start April with a scenic drive along fields of flowers

"...Old Settler’s Music Festival April 19-22, Tilmon, www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org..."

March 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Old Settler’s Music Festival, Tilmon

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

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

March 9, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Playback: The Austin Music Industry Awards Come of Age

Kevin Curtin reverses his “awards are bullshit” stance

"...from Austin to the 145-acre plot of farmland in Tilmon just southeast of Lockhart. Despite scattered showers, hundreds showed..."

March 2, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

February fun in the Year of the Dog

"...Old Settler’s Music Festival’s (April 19-22) new digs in Tilmon outside of Lockhart on Sun., Feb. 25, 2-5pm. There..."

Jan. 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Playback: Saturnalia Lands

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

"...setting up the infrastructure at their new site in Tilmon near Lockhart. Their early lineup promises new blood with..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Judge Blocks Driftwood Music Fest Dates

Old Settler’s competitor concedes April weekend

"...previously announced a move to newly purchased property in Tilmon near Lockhart. OSMF Executive Director Jean Spivey says her..."

Nov. 27, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Death by David Vincent

Hanging with Morbid Angel singer-turned-country outlaw David Vincent and other dark tales of the live music capital

"...2018 fest, April 19-22 at new, larger grounds in Tilmon near Lockhart. Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth, Ray Wylie Hubbard,..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin