Review: Wonder Women of Country, Willis, Carper, Leigh

Texas-rooted supergroup sharpens each other’s sensibilities

"...EP, the trio’s precise, clean harmonies intertwining over poignant accordion lines and simple, hand-thumped percussion. A delightful country buffet,..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

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

"...it’s reminiscent of a cartoon dog that swallowed an accordion. An attempted transcription might read: “A-HEARH, HEARH, HEARH, HEARH,..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...singing competition show, 2021 breakout single “Canela” churned chipper accordion, electronic effects, and a cowgirl-hat-donning cover. The artist lands..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

At Besame Mucho, a Latin Music Capital Por Nosotros

Inside the all-star, 84-band, Spanish-language spectacle

"...Grammy-winning accordion king Ramón Ayala, 78, held court there next, disarming..."

March 4, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...AJ Castillo, accordion..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Back in Austin, the Ameripolitan Awards Define a Musical Spirit

Show's 10th anniversary return uplifts largely outsider roots sounds

"...The night’s biggest moment was reserved to honor Tex-Mex accordion pioneers Flaco Jiménez and Augie Meyers with “Founders of..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Myth and Culture Mingle in Annalise Gratovich’s Complex Prints

Review: "Carrying Things From Home" at Flatbed Press

"...by her history. Here the doll holds a large accordion, a lit cigarette dangling from its lips. This harks..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

The Luv Doc: Resolve

No one is satisfied with just being better

"...to drop 30 pounds, learn flamenco guitar and jazz accordion, and win the Capitol 10,000, and we want to..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

999 Eyes Freakshow & Surreal Sideshow Invites You to Step Inside an American Tradition

The beauty of the bizarre

"...not like, 'I'm going to the Quickie Pickie,'" adds accordionist Dylan Blackthorn, taking a more metaphysical bent. "Traversing time..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Golda

Ill-considered and superficial biopic of Israel's Iron Lady

"...stiff and unmoving, from her tough jowls to her accordion neck. There’s nothing about Mirren’s appearance that looks real:..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

S.L. Houser’s Earnest “Wind in the Door” and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Rod Gator, BLK ODYSSY, and Cloud Companion

"...put a swank groove on the original, minus Flaco's accordion but with a badass bassline and enough Tex-Mex rhythm..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival Hangs On to Unmistakably Tejano Traditions

From buzzworthy family band Baraja de Oro to local mainstay Los Pinkys

"...genre almost entirely shaped by Tex-Mex identity, incorporating the accordion-driven and 12-string bajo sexto-led sound of Norteño with elements..."

May 2, 2023 Music Post by Nayeli Portillo

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Dinosaur Jr. at Lakeline Park, Los Texmaniacs in Sunset Valley, and more recommended shows

"...land grant now incorporated into far South Austin, the accordion maniacs headline (4:30pm) the free, all-ages blowout rife with..."

April 28, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Review: Austin Playhouse's Indecent

Passionate tribute to a landmark lesbian kiss is a warning from history

"...Nathan Daniel Ford on violin, and Chris Humphrey on accordion, and in the execution of Adam Roberts’ exuberant choreography...."

April 24, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Review: Penfold Theatre's Vincent

Size matters when painting a portrait of Van Gogh

"...by local vocalist Julie Slim with Shirley Johnson on accordion, with sound design by Lowell Bartholomee). Throughout the performance,..."

March 31, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...gumbo with the Cajun Music Hall of Famer’s hard-driving accordion and traditional Louisiana dance hall sound. Austin icon and..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

What We’re Listening to This Week

Charley Crockett, Flora & Fawna, the Black Angels, and more

"...on a summer night, laughter at a summer soiree, accordion. (Wait, NO fiddle!?) Not one pony ride to toss..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Punk Chronicles: The Shock of the New – The Violators and the Skunks Invade Raul's

14 days after the Sex Pistols break up and mainstream media declares punk dead, Austin's scene begins at a Tejano bar on the Drag in Chapter 5, Part 1 of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...and Steve Jordan, the notorious Jimi Hendrix of the accordion. Muñoz recalls seeing Shorty & the Corvettes and Little..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

What We’re Listening to Right Now

Detox, Mobley, Dropped Out, Holy Wave, Party Van, and Shane Cooley

"...an explosive chorus and a cornucopia of ear-popping sounds: accordion snippet, keyboard squashes, and Kodo-sized percussion, all lined by..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Fest, Borzoi, International Jazz Day, Ladyfang, Juan Wauters, and more

"...y Su Conjunto Siempre, 9pm Friday; rising Alamo City accordion rock star Brenda Martinez, 7:30pm Saturday; and 86-year-old Austin..."

April 29, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Austin’s Accordion Godfather Camilo Cantu Never Recorded, So Johnny Degollado Made an Album in Tribute

The Montopolis Kid records an homage to a conjunto force of nature

"...the backyard serves as an unofficial museum for the accordionist, whose music's been a steady local rhythm for 70..."

April 15, 2022 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

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

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

"...Where else can you hear steel guitar played with accordion?" – Rachel Rascoe The SuffersSaturday 23, Main Stage, 5:20pm..."

April 15, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Listen to This: Nick Garza’s Get Along Goes “Out of Her Mind”

Tex-Mex waltz continues to dig into songwriter's San Antonio roots

"...drums, pedal steel virtuoso Simon Page, and Josh Baca’s accordion...."

April 13, 2022 Music Post by Doug Freeman

What We're Listening to This Week

A cross-border collaboration, Good Looks, Adrian Quesada, Skloss, and Letting Up Despite Great Faults

"...Wish You Joy," and on "Colmena" Reynolds has an accordion dancing next to pulsing horns and rhythm tracks. It's..."

April 8, 2022 Music Column by Chad Swiatecki

SXSW Music Spotlight: La Doña

Where party music meets politics

"...playing salsa music with her father, who still plays accordion in her band, Peña-Govea’s music features prominent salsa moñas..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by Clara Wang

Carson McHone: Still Life, Still Alive

Potent Austin songwriter, now married and living in Canada, explores themes of attachment and longing, uncertainty and loss on new album

"...on saxophone and Mark Lalama playing piano, organ, and accordion. It was a COVID-bubble collaboration, utilizing talent that happened..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Like the Wind, Kiko Villamizar Pushes the Culture Forward

Austin's Colombian instigator brings his music, message, and mission to Todo el Mundo

"...Indigenous instruments, and, later, European influences like guitar and accordion. The danceable two-step found its way to Mexico via..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Music Feature by Clara Wang

What We're Listening to Right Now

Nakia, Sun June, Norman BA$E, Good Looks, 8½ Souvenirs, and more local sounds worth seeking out

"...Giraud and company unravel a multilingual coalescence from dramatic accordion flourishes in "Off White," sultry hip sway in "Cafune,"..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Personal Life of Marlon Sexton, Who Doesn’t Want You to Know About His Personal Life

Shooks singer and guitarist rolls the dice on a Q&A

"...for me was to learn how to play the accordion...."

Jan. 26, 2022 Music Post by Mars Salazar

What We're Listening to Right Now

Ayo Tamz, Blushing, Whookilledkenny, Chief Cleopatra, and more have us dialed in

"...Reindeer," giving it a Tex-Mex makeover with Augie Meyers' accordion flourishes. Like a tree ornament, iridescent pop electronics and..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by E. Ryan Ellis

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