Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...of limited edition releases. This year, participating locals include Willie Nelson, who reissues Phases and Stages for its 50th..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bob Dylan Puts an End to “Rough and Rowdy Ways” With Two Nights in Austin

Triumphant world tour concludes at ACL Live at the Moody

"...by Ry Cooder, John Hiatt, and Jim Dickinson for Willie Nelson. (Dylan on Friday night seemed to tease Nelson’s..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Shawn Badgley

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...inclusion of Gary Clark Jr. and Jackie Venson, Lukas Nelson accounted for the only instance of an Austin musician..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Willie’s Goes to Philly: Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic,..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...Saadiq was. And when travel delays made the progressive R&B veteran unavailable for his midweek appearance, a door opened..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Beyoncé’s New Album Features a Willie Nelson Collaboration

“Smoke Hour” drops Friday on Cowboy Carter

"...but it certainly features at least one country legend. Willie Nelson appears on the tracklist, which the Houston native..."

March 27, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Photographer Melinda Wickman Swearingen, Whose Images Defined Outlaw Country, Has Died

The Texan famously snapped Waylon, Willie, and more

"...Outlaws. The 1976 compilation album brought together Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter, and Tompall Glaser...."

March 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Crosstalk: A SXSW Murder Plot, 23rd Street Mural Vandalism, and More Culture News

Willie Nelson helps touring artists, and a new burger joint takes over Contigo

"...On the Road Again, a collaborative program between Willie Nelson and Live Nation, will continue through 2024. Launched..."

March 22, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Luck Reunion 2024

"...the Hill Country. Perhaps it was in deference to Willie Nelson’s special guest, who opened the headliner’s set seated..."

March 16, 2024 Photo Gallery

The Chronicle’s Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Party Brings Breezy Grooves to Hotel Vegas

Feat. Grace Sorensen, Nemegata, Cactus Lee, Font on the patio

"...Jeremy Brandelik, the singer-songwriter managed to fit covers of Willie Nelson and Butthole Surfers into one seamless set. Selects..."

March 16, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...Luck Reunion correspondent saw Dino leader J Mascis wandering Willie Nelson’s ranch...."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Kermit the Frog, Tyler Childers Play Willie’s Luck Reunion

Annual fest still seamlessly threads contemporary country

"...the Hill Country. Perhaps it was in deference to Willie Nelson’s special guest, who opened the headliner’s set seated..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

At SXSW Austin City Limits Reflects on 50 Years

The longest-running music TV show maintains “underdog” authenticity

"...1000 tapings since the show’s first pilot episode with Willie Nelson in 1974, though, it’s authenticity. Alongside the Pumas,..."

March 12, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Have a Willie Good Time: The 12th annual Luck Reunion festival lineup..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

John Oates, Tyler Childers, Zella Day Top Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Lineup

Single-day fest returns to Willie’s ranch March 14

"...The 2024 lineup for Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion just dropped. John Oates, Tyler Childers,..."

Feb. 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin’s Grammys Presence: Black Pumas, Ruthie Foster, Willie Nelson, the Miró Quartet, film producer Debra Davis, and..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature

Here Are All the Austin Artists Nominated for Grammys This Sunday

Black Pumas, Willie Nelson, and… Paul Simon?

"...Other Grammy-recognized longtime Austinites include Willie Nelson, in the running for Best Bluegrass thanks to..."

Feb. 3, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Young the Giant, Shakey Graves to Headline New Landlock Festival in Waco

Pro surfing competition supplements the unusual event

"...Landlock Festival is presented by Noise Frontier, co-founders of Willie Nelson’s Spicewood ranch gathering, Luck Reunion. On sale starting..."

Jan. 30, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

South of Austin, White Supremacist Groups Are Flourishing

Patriot Front manager identified in Hays County

"...several notable musicians, including Paul Simon, Edie Brickell, and Willie Nelson. It’s also, increasingly, a hotbed for white supremacist..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

Color in Sara Hickman’s An Eclectic Array of Texas Musicians

Presenting two illustrations from Sara Hickman’s new volume

"...Texas artists for a good cause, Sara Hickman had Willie Nelson, Robert Earl Keen, and more pull from her..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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.

"... – Carys Anderson The Decline of Hotel VegasHotel Vegas & Volstead, $46.82..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life

Try a Nineties Austin oral history, Willie birthday LP, or BLK ODYSSY ashtray

"...For the Lone Star Vinyl Connoisseur Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation's Texas Wild..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Eyes of Evil MoPac Are Upon You

Austin’s favorite anonymous Twitter account is the city’s newest podcast phenom

"...that is deep in my blood. Did I see Willie in '74? No. Have I been here long enough..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

How to Watch Willie Nelson’s Friday Hall of Fame Induction, and More Music News

An Electric Church-saving fundraiser and major Latin music lineup

"...The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Austin icon Willie Nelson,..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Sudan Archives, Ben Kweller, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

Texans Angel White, Blakchyl stood out under an annular eclipse

"...to Austin this year ranging all the way from Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion to Swan Dive during Free Week...."

Oct. 15, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Meat Joy Reunion Shows and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Ways to celebrate the annular eclipse, fundraise for Sarah Brown, and avoid ACL

"...Wood Meat Joy by MEAT JOY Eclipse Utopia Four Sisters Ranch, Thursday 12 – Saturday 14..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

Review: Willie Nelson, Bluegrass

Late-career genre exercise disappoints

"...Ten words could suffice in reviewing Willie Nelson's Bluegrass: "It's better than his reggae album, but..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

10 Years On, KUTX Celebrates Staying Fresh

Hip-hop, local talent help to upend public radio assumptions

"...Aielli, KUTX 98.9 was born to the tune of Willie Nelson's "Bloody Mary Morning."..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

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

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

"...Hera hosts, Kydd Jones doles out awards, Pat G & the Justice League perform, and TJ the DJ spins...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

HAAM Day, Ron Carter, and Pecan Street Festival lead our recommended shows

"...including Mélat (6am) and Rosie Flores (5pm). Outside the Willie Nelson statue, see Ray Benson (11am) playing after Marcia..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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