The Scene Is Gone But Not Forgotten

The Evolution of Austin's White Blues

"...some of Austin's black blues clubs like the old Victory Grill, a converted gas station called Alexander's in what..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Feature

Live Shots

"...Continental Club/ Ruta Maya/Victory Grill, August 20..."

Aug. 25, 1995 Music Feature

Shorty's is Still Closed

Yes, Folks...

"...Street, on the south side of East 11th, the Victory Grill entertains an older clientele - "No one under..."

June 23, 1995 News Feature by Chris Walters

Musicians on the Menu

In concert or in the kitchen, these locals have the chops

"...on the Chittlin' Circuit enjoyed soulful meals at the Victory Grill; and since road-weary troubadours looked forward to a..."

May 12, 2006 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Gay Place

Black Pride is here, and it's queer

"...25 electrifying entertainers – celebrate queer hip-hop. Fri-Sun, 7pm-2am. Victory Grill, 1104 E. 11th. $15-25...."

March 31, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...With its Super Bowl victory and Mardi Gras still lingering, New Orleans' bounce scene..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Food-o-File

Join in for another Artz Rib House fundraiser, and get involved in making Fat Tuesday official

"...cool garden that certainly belongs in the discussion. The prosperity/victory garden at the outdoor music venue known as Kenny..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...feel at all out of place at the Kim victory party. While most attendees were Democrats, there were at..."

June 24, 2005 Column

Public Notice

Buff Stuff Rebuff

"...with Yashi, Roots & Wisdom, and others at the Victory Grill, 1104 E. 11th. 416-8885. Motor Over to PODER..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Res Publica

Your do-good guide for Nov. 20-27

"...BLACK DEMOCRATS MEETING 6pm. Victory Grill, 1104 E. 11th. www.blackaustindemocrats.net...."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

Austin Landmarks on the Menu

Pay tribute to old Austin with a visit to one of these 19 landmark restaurants

"...came to the food-service angle. Take, for instance, the Victory Grill (1945-present): Though the fabled Chitlin Circuit outpost is..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Pub Grub

A guide to some of the best food-serving bars in town

March 7, 2008 Food Feature

Food-o-File

For all of Austin's March visitors -- SXSW participants, rodeo fans, basketball parents, relative newcomers, or just plain curious foodies -- Food Editor Virginia B. Wood gives the lowdown on local dining.

"...in this issue. Longtime local favorites such as Curra's Grill (614 E. Oltorf, 444-0012; 6801 Burnet Rd., 451-2650) and..."

March 8, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Gay Place

In the world of queer lady party-throwing, two years feels like a victory

"...however, two trips 'round the sun feels like a victory. But the duo behind Lesbutante and the Boss haven't..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro

The other music Halls of Fame have had their say – time to focus locally on the Austin Texas Music Hall of Fame

"...& Roll," Dec. 2). So, we'll happily do a victory dance for Freddie King before we go back to..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Off the Record

Barreling down the Big State Festival and going to 11 with the Paul Green School of Rock Music

"...Victory Grill (1104 E. 11th), the Eastside's historic Chitlin' Circuit..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Out of Austin's primordial music past comes John Andrews with tales from the music hall of legends

"...was the place to go. I don't think the Victory Grill still had music at that point. On Monday..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood reports from the fields of lavender in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...the weekend off by celebrating Juneteenth at the venerable Victory Grill (1104 E. 11th, 472-8669), where they'll be partying..."

June 20, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Dancing About Architecture

Dee Dee's dead, everything else is crumbling.

"...mall rent-a-cop... This Saturday the Eastside's premier venue, the Victory Grill, commemorates Juneteenth and the fact that June is..."

June 14, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Public Notice

"...Victory Tutorial Program needs volunteers to tutor students with homework,..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

The Kids Are All Right

"...will match up at-risk youth with volunteers in the VICTORY Tutorial Program. The program runs Tue, Jun 3-Thu, Jul..."

May 23, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

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

"...family bands cycled. Notably, their collective 6:AM played the Victory Grill even before the family uprooted from Las Vegas..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by Raoul Hernandez

Bill Campbell: Blues Me or Lose Me

Remembering the late, great guitarist

"...fun was over there. Sam’s Showcase, Charlie’s Playhouse, the Victory Grill, somewhere. I didn’t care about anything but the..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

W.C. Clark, the Godfather of Austin Blues, Has Died

The Texas Soul standard mentored Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others

"...played his first gig as a 16-year-old at the Victory Grill, where he was introduced to Texas blues legend..."

March 2, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Jump on It was cultural. [Midtown Live] was cultural. Victory Grill was cultural. When you have your own venue,..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

What Hole in the Wall's Freshly Inked 20-Year Lease Means for Other At-Risk Venues

The Iconic Venue Fund plans to dish out more aid, but needs time, additional funds

"...provided a list of potential priority venues including the Victory Grill, Broken Spoke, Continental Club, Hole in the Wall,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Homegrown Duo the Point Present a Feast of Talent With Berto's Banquet

When two old souls meet an Italian drummer twice their age

"...hang with Austin's heaviest of hitters at the Historic Victory Grill's Monday blues nights at, remarkably, just 10 years..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

Former Sidewinder Space Now Open As After-Hours Club The Cut

Victory Grill owner and partners hope to fix long-idle outdoor stage

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Improvisational Music Curator P.G. Moreno: "I Feel the Most Confident I've Ever Felt About Epistrophy Arts"

His latest booking? Scandinavian jazz powerhouses Atomic on their final U.S. tour before disbanding.

"...blend has collaborated with EA thrice before: at the Victory Grill in 2008, at Beerland in 2018 (in partnership..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Feature by Michael Toland

The Road Continues

"...housing as possible. Whereas there was agreement that the Victory Grill and the J & J Liquor should be..."

May 11, 2022 Postmarks

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