Tomar Williams Hones Four Decades of Soul

Breakout of his family band, the performer seizes on his pop, soul, R&B, and hip-hop successes and failures in Tomar & the FCs

"...Tomar Williams is as much a preacher as he is..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Endless Soul Searching of Ageless Singer Tomar Williams

Tomar and the FCs frontman shares scores of stories ahead of the band's third album release

"...Gigging throughout Austin since high school in the late Eighties, from the Eastside’s Chitlin’ Circuit to indie..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by Raoul Hernandez

Video Premiere: Tomar & the FCs Get Animated

Austin’s rhythm-n-soul throwdown illustrates a “Fine Time”

"...“Like Tomar & the FCs’ 2016 debut Heart Attack, sophomore LP..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Watch: Tomar & the FCs Soundtrack Visceral Dance Fantasy

“Innocence” advances new album Rise Above

"...As glimpsed in the new video for “Innocence,” Tomar Williams stokes a fire..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

12 Breakthrough Austin Bands at SXSW Music

Frontman Tomar Williams on the soul music that stitched together his fivepiece

"...Backstage at Stubb's on Valentine's Day, Tomar Williams remembered playing his first Austin gig over 30..."

March 9, 2018 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

The Austin Chronicle Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party, Vol. X

"...The Austin Chronicle Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party,..."

March 15, 2025 Photo Gallery

A Year in Local Music Crams Onto One Stage at the 2018/19 Austin Music Awards

Unique musical moments make for a night of fan-voted accolades

"...Community, legacy, and the Austin music of today. That's a tough trio to..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...with earnest love songs on her 2018 debut Lush, then bested it with 2021's streamlined, electronic-tinged Valentine. A recent..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Dallas Acid blows some bubbles, KUTX remembers the Armadillo, and more music for the moment

"...The Bubble Club Vol 1: A Prayer for Peace..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Chronicle’s Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Party Shines on in Scorching Heat at Hotel Vegas

J’cuuzi, Skateland, J Soulja, Tomar and the FCs soundtrack

"...a whopping 90 degrees on Friday afternoon, attendees of The Austin Chronicle’s annual Hair of the 3-Legged Dog South..."

March 15, 2025 SXSW Post by Catalina Perez

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...Graham Reynolds Ruins the Holidays..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...On Sunday, February 26, the four-decades-running tradition of the Austin Music Awards returned to..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows

"...Hotel Vegas, Sunday 12 (w/ Tele Novella, Carruthers & Roush)..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Austin Music Awards Reveals 2019 Lineup

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

"...one city,” Austin’s big, busy, boundless music scene comes together at the Austin Music Awards on Feb. 27 at..."

Jan. 22, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Sunflower Bean, Holy Fuck, Jack’s Mannequin, and Hundreds More Added to SXSW

The third 2025 music festival announcement has landed

"...Beyond these SXSW alumni, the expanding lineup adds a significant number..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...On Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, the four-decades-running tradition of the Austin Music Awards returned to..."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, a handful of Halloween shows, and more live music to see

"...Luck Ranch, Friday 28 – Sunday 30..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

George Clinton, Caramelo Haze, Hulder, RippleFest, and more local shows worth seeing

"...George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic..."

July 22, 2022 Music Column by Julian Towers

With the Music Lineup Rolling Out, South by Southwest 2022 Finally Feels Real

Maxo Kream, Monaleo, W.I.T.C.H., and Vitreous Humor highlight drop

"...hard on viral hit “Beating Down Yo Block” – the forthcoming festival, 31 months removed from its last physical..."

Oct. 20, 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

"...The longtime camping and music event, which began in 1987,..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Last Week in Live Music: Green Day, Weezer, Dolly Parton Tribute, and More

"...What Made Milwaukee Famous and Lili Hickman of Flora & Fawna perform during Hot Dolly! (Dolly Parton tribute and..."

Aug. 2, 2021 Photo Gallery

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

14 R&B Acts to Soothe Your SXSW Soul

"...New Austin Band still counts only one single online, the sinister psychedelic soul of "Black Moon Rising," but expect..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Here Are Your 2018/19 Austin Music Award Winners

Best band, musician, song, radio station, and more Top 10s chosen by you

"...BEST OF THE YEAR Best Austin Band..."

March 1, 2019 Music Feature

Best Live Music Performances of 2018

The bands and venues that kept our critics on their feet

"...Thomas Fawcett: Residente, ACL Live at the Moody Theater..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Playback: 2018-19 Austin Music Poll Ballot

Kevin Curtin votes in the only election that matters, and you can too

"...Up all night pacing the floor, sweating, jotting names down on pieces of paper,..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW 2019 Reveals Initial Artist List

Amanda Palmer, Oh Sees, Laura Jane Grace, Swervedriver and 236 more

"...The South by Southwest Music conference, five months ahead of..."

Oct. 17, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Tapping Into the New Old Settler’s Music Festival

Checking in with Donna the Buffalo, Billy Strings, Greensky Bluegrass, the women of I'm With Her, and more

"...Donna the BuffaloThu. 19, 7:10pm, Campground Stage; Fri. 20, 5:15pm, Original..."

April 20, 2018 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW’s Fifth Artist List

Todd Rundgren, Starcrawler and 110 more

"...With their most voluminous lineup drops behind them and headliners embargoed..."

Jan. 25, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Jai Malano, Tomar & the FCs, Honey Made

Stubb’s, Jan. 7

"...Ambushing the small inside stage as a 10-piece, the outfit formerly..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Review by Doug Freeman

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