Faster Than Sound: Bevis M. Griffin Teaches Austin Youth the Evolution of the Blues

School of Rock students play two events this weekend, and Stubb's sells to C3 and Live Nation

"...Griffin took note of Jackie Venson dropping off the Blues on the Green lineup, inspiring discussion about inequitable opportunities..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Shirley Ratisseau’s Last Blues

Pioneering Texan dies at 84

"...“Shirley was the first white lady blues singer I knew – maybe the first in Austin,”..."

April 16, 2013 Music Post by Margaret Moser

'Honeydripper' Blues

Next-generation Austin bluesman Gary Clark Jr. relives 1950 with John Sayles' big-screen blues, Honeydripper

"...presented Gary Clark Jr. with a plaque for Best Blues Band at the 2006-07 Austin Music Awards, the three..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Jingle Bell Rock and Blues

Two legendary Austin bands reunite for the holidaze.

"...for the country music, I was baptized into the blues and introduced to the world of gas station barbecue..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Music Post by Margaret Moser

'Antone's: Home of the Blues'

The world premiere: Friday, March 12, Paramount Theatre

"...(!) years off its peak, Austin is considered a blues town – across the country and around the globe...."

March 19, 2004 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Bad Eye Blues

"...by Neal Barrett, Jr. Bad Eye Blues, (Kensington, $22 hard) Neal Barrett, Jr.'s latest mystery-crime romp,..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Books Feature by Neal Barrett Jr

Jackie Venson Strips Off Her Blues Band and Becomes Her Own "DJ"

Austin's reigning Best Guitarist scales the ladder to the roof

"..."DJ" Jackie Venson, a classically trained pianist turned electric blues guitarist and bandleader turned singer/guitarist/DJ...."

July 26, 2019 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Music Poll Blues

"...Ray Vaughan, I'm annoyed that you've chosen to group blues/soul/funk into a single category in the Austin Music Awards...."

Nov. 15, 2018 Postmarks

Point Austin: Blues for Clifford

Men are remembered not for what they had, but for what they gave

"...much good music, but when it comes to the blues, there aren't that many masters left." – Clifford Antone,..."

May 26, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Primetime Blues

Scholar Donald Bogle adds another exceptional book to his works about African-Americans in film and television.

"...works about African-Americans in film and television with Primetime Blues: African Americans on Network Television. Bogle's work discusses by..."

March 29, 2002 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Gary Clark Jr. Spotlights Familial Austin Talent in Blues On the Green’s Return

“Everybody is listening to the guitar man”… and his friends

"...A scan of the surrounding multitudes remind us that Blues on the Green, more than most concerts, attracts all..."

July 28, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Transgender Dysphoria Blues

A “superior” golf club and Against Me! – common ground?

"...as reviews of the group’s sixth album, Transgender Dysphoria Blues, came rolling in. Would they continue the trend of..."

Jan. 23, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Roadkill

"...Dripping sweat and oozing sex, Spencer, the "Number 1 blues singer in the country" and the bassless Blues Explosion..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Music Feature

Punky Tonk Blues

Wayne "the Train" Hancock

"...Big Sandy plays, and some of these other jump blues bands -- shit, yeah! I'd be listening to country..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Music Feature

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...the venue is ADA-compliant.   – James Scott Austin Blues Festival..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Rabbit's Blues: The Life and Music of Johnny Hodges

"...sensuous grace in caressing a melody and an incomparable blues-infused tonality, made him and fellow altoist Charlie Parker the..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Sunday ACL Fest Interview: Songhoy Blues

Malian guitar combine reaches Western soars via rock and blues

"...At the heart of Songhoy Blues’ second album Résistance lies “Bamako,” also known as the..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Gregg Allman

"...Gregg AllmanLow Country Blues (Rounder)..."

June 24, 2011 Music Review by Margaret Moser

The Steve Miller Band

"...A thousand bluesmen toiling for a thousand years might have come up..."

June 24, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Luv Doc Recommends: The Heart of Texas Red White & Blues Festival

Waterloo Park, Saturday, July 1, 2006

"...man or both. It’s enough to give you the blues, but sometimes you even have to pay for the..."

June 30, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

'Evan, Why Don't You Play More Blues?' Now, 'I Do.'

"...patience hearing music his whole life that wasn't the blues. He put up with all of it while he..."

June 12, 2006 Postmarks

20 Years of the Blues

"...sparkles like nothing else. After 20 years of bringing blues to Austin, the club is celebrating in royal fashion...."

July 7, 1995 Music Feature

The Black Keys Turn Back the Clock With a Set of Raw Hill Country Blues at Mohawk

Thursday’s underplay proved more than a play-through of Delta Kream

"...That strain of trance-inducing, electric hill country blues from North Mississippi was foundational to the young Ohio..."

March 15, 2024 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Watch This: David Beck Feels the Breeze on “Window Unit Blues”

“Chill” songwriter attempts to balance out the universe

"...One highlight from the collection is “Window Unit Blues,” celebrating the contentment and ambience of a cheap air..."

Sept. 1, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Sweet Spirit With Soul Man Sam at Blues on the Green

"...Soul Man Sam during Blues on the Green at Zilker Park on August 7,..."

Aug. 8, 2019 Photo Gallery

Steve Cropper Recalls Rhythm & Blues History Through Six Strings

Chatting with the most egoless guitar hero in history

"...& roll guitarist. You wanted to play rhythm & blues...."

Feb. 21, 2019 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Moving Panoramas’ Baby Blues

Leslie Sisson & Co. return doubly dense

"...Panoramas’ musical thickening is evidenced in preview single “Baby Blues.” A driving tempo fires beneath Sisson’s typically exquisite guitar..."

Oct. 25, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Dedication to the Blues

"...music and was very respected in Europe for his blues-rock style. He was not able to play much the..."

Jan. 24, 2017 Postmarks

Introducing Blues Burner Jackie Venson

Classically-trained local pianist wrestles electric guitars

"...Back from a European tour, blueswoman Jackie Venson returns to local stages this Sunday at..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

ACL Live Shot: Pacha Massive, Blind Boys of Alabama, JD McPherson, and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

An afternoon in the Gospel Tent no one could follow

"...were a tough act to follow, the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion would have proved damn near impossible. The Nineties..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

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