Powell St. John Brought Us the Message, 1940-2021

Psychedelic visionary and Janis Joplin bandmate – a "man for the ages"

"...who played alongside a young Janis Joplin in the Waller Creek Boys and wrote songs for psychedelic rock pioneers..."

Aug. 23, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Power of Three

With ZZ Top mowing down the Backyard this weekend, the power of three – trios – comes into play

"...Though outfits such as the Blue Moon Boys, Johnny Burnette Trio, and Buddy Holly's Crickets paved the..."

April 13, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Off the Record

The countdown to South by Southwest continues, while the Black Angels turn on and Ghostland Observatory marches onward and upward

"...Barn (6701 Burnet Rd.), featuring local psych-revivalists the Strange Boys, Ringo Deathstarr, Horse + Donkey, and Elevators tribute band..."

March 7, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

High Baptismal Flow

In search of rock & roll's psychedelic pioneers, Austin's 13th Floor Elevators

"...Beatles' Revolver, Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde, the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds, and Simon & Garfunkel's Sounds of Silence...."

Aug. 13, 2004 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

New Janis Joplin Biography Favors Love Over Sensationalism

Author Holly George-Warren shows the love in Janis: Her Life and Music

"...scene in 1963, following her Austin apprenticeship in the Waller Creek Boys with future Conqueroo leader Powell St. John..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Arts Feature by Tim Stegall

Powell St. John

"...As the bridge between the roots-oriented Waller Creek Boys (with Janis Joplin on autoharp) and the..."

May 4, 2018 Music Review by Greg Beets

The Half-Century Psych of Shiva's Headband

13th Floor Elevators weren't the only local psych act exploring Austin's outer limits – and still doing so

"...Powell St. John, and Lanny Wiggins uniting as the Waller Creek Boys; the Wigs with John "Toad" Andrews, Keith..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Jim Kweskin

Jug band hero

"...to him over the decades in bands from the Waller Creek Boys with Janis Joplin and Powell St. John..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Powell St. John

"...Right Track Now, rekindles the brushfire folklore of his Waller Creek Boys with acoustic instrumental "Jerry Lightfoot," pays tribute..."

July 31, 2009 Music Review by Austin Powell

The Kingdom of Heaven

Psychedelic pioneer Powell St. John, on the Right Track Now

"...singing with Lannie Wiggins and Janis Joplin as the Waller Creek Boys. The early folk scene was being born..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Off the Record

In search of the light at the end of the Waller Creek Tunnel Project

"...Beerland's current lease expires upon the completion of the Waller Creek Tunnel Project...."

May 7, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Playback: Red River's Demise Greatly Exaggerated

Red River venues re-entrench and Panchanga Fest once again settles comfortably into Fiesta Gardens

"...right under their feet. The city's plan to redevelop Waller Creek has long promoted fears that a San Antone-style..."

May 11, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Naked City

"...rafting as part of its revitalization plans for Downtown's Waller Creek. A Jan. 31 briefing to City Council sounded..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf

The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks

"...Austin," she explained. As the mother of 4-year-old twin boys, Hensley is excited that they can finally live in..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Off the Record

Learning the ones and twos with the Dub Academy and Phranchyze

"...and Development Review Department briefed City Council on the Waller Creek District Master Plan, a more than $30 million..."

June 18, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Post Marks

Muddying the Waters

"...million dollars into a hole in the ground (the Waller Creek tunnel) are all abuses of government power...."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...a sack lunch and dine on the shores of Waller Creek! Wednesdays in June and July, 9:30am-noon, Symphony Square,..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

Dancing About Architecture

The rain couldn't stop the flood of Austin's outdoor music shows last weekend.

"...for the String Cheezers and opening act the Weary Boys was huge as well, and even though drizzle continued..."

April 12, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Playback: ACL Arrives and So Does Aaron Behrens' New Band

ACL arrives

"...to Stubb's next Wednesday, Oct 9, with the Blind Boys of Alabama for a benefit show that raises money..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Music Amidst Used Furniture

The History of the Red River Strip

"..."Waller Creek was all Mexican laborers in little houses," explains..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Music Feature

Postmarks

Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...1873 Castleman-Bull House on its new site, located along Waller Creek near both Rainey Street and the proposed Vignette..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

Austin City Limits Music Festival Aftershows Announced

More ACL means more aftershows – in four different cities

"...Gospel Brunch: the Blind Boys of Alabama (Stubb’s inside)..."

Aug. 20, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Playback: John Doe Moves to Austin

X's John Doe moves to Austin, Adam Nurre celebrates his late bandmates, and The Shopkeeper takes Congress House Studio to the movies

"...in the late Seventies – playing with the Big Boys at Club Foot. "The early shows were raucous. Everybody..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 9 municipal election (early voting, April 27-May 5)

"...into a decades-old perspective of leaving the good ol' boys and girls in charge. Strayhorn has become the default..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

How the Red River Cultural District Was Made

Decades of off-kilter activity and music activism culminate in our current concert hub

"...Sixth and 12th. Rumors of the city redeveloping Wal­ler Creek akin to San Antonio's River Walk prompted concern over..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Long Story of East 11th and 12th Streets Takes a Turn

Austin’s historically black neighborhood continues to stand at the crossroads of growth

"...Inn was reborn and later became Nickel City; Gene's Po'Boys (housed in what in Dr. Urdy's youth had been..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Faster Than Sound: KVRX Launches the Largest College Radio Festival

KVRX station manager Gab Soong starts the largest ever student-run radio fest, national phone theft ring uncovered from ACL Fest, and Big Thief’s Buck Meek settles down outside the city

"...and Symphony Square, trailblazing indie usage of the latter's Waller Creek-side amphitheatre. Relying on sponsorships without university financing, the..."

March 1, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Off the Record

Austin celebrates 20 years as the live music capital of the world; OTR bristles

"...No. 29? The Bright Light Social Hour. They're Austin's boys of summer – stadium-rock zeal with indie bravado –..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

SXSW Friday Showcases

Friday night's SX showcases are bar-the-door-Katy good

"...multi-instrumentalist Graham Van Pelt, who favors a Phil Spector/Beach Boys-inspired brand of indie. Captivating singer/songwriter Leif Vollebekk (9pm) has..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Qmmunity: 50 Years Queer History

Everything you need to know to make the best of Pride Weekend

"...Kate Messer, Vicky Killgore, Curran Nault, and Toby Johnson; Waller Creek Conservancy's Kim Barker and Donald Miller; and the..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

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