The Tools of the Trade

Southwest Texas State's Jazz Program

"...national recognition for their product. Last year, John Moore, drummer for the local band Zion and a student on..."

June 13, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Record Reviews

"...knack in her varied and interesting musical career, from drummer for N.Y.'s Pulsallama to her savvy Hard Work and..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Dancing About Architecture

The Double Whammy

"...band, which also features ex-Bluebonnets bassist Dominique Davalos and drummer Paul Crowder, will be playing on Saturday with Will..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Music Column

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...“Chili Packet”). After starting in with shared vox from drummer Pat Coyle, the show evolved into a who’s-who of..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50

Unconventional music doc truly captures the prog pioneers

"...it well (bassist/Chapman Stick player Tony Levin, brilliant former drummer Bill Bruford), some not so well (twice, Warr guitarist..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Movie Review by Joe Gross

We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin

First looks at Dregs, Chief Cleopatra, Exotic Fruits, Nuclear Daisies

"...at-times reserved, but overall inexhaustible, crowd. She joked about drummer Eli Deitz turning into a pumpkin at the stroke..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Music Post by Nayeli Portillo

Austin Punk Chronicles: "Hard, Fast & Unapologetic" – Raul's Shifts Into Fourth Gear

In the wake of the one-night debut of the Skunks and the Violators, Austin punk begins in earnest in Chapter 5, Part 2 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...for the most part, was pretty crappy," says Skunks drummer Billy Blackmon in his nicotine-cured drawl. "But I liked..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Bands Are Practicing Again, but Does Austin Have Enough Rehearsal Space for Them?

A love letter and state-of-affairs on the practice space scene

"...the ARC exists in the dreamscape of Harvey, a drummer who opened the business in 1990 with local band..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Drummer Scott Laningham's distinctive touch fused effortless swing, versatility, and..."

May 28, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...2017's smooth stomping Deadbeat Graffiti. Singer/guitarist Kevin McKeown and drummer/bass synth operator Eric Owen co-produced with engineer Jacob Sciba,..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Iron Age's Seminal Album Reverberates Through Texas' Metal Scene

The Sleeping Eye turns 10 with a reissue, its creators and other Texas metal icons consider its influence

"...soon converted to chief composer, working on ideas with drummer Reed Thomas, and later Thomas' replacement, Allison's brother Jared...."

Oct. 18, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Free Week 2019 Is in the Rearview Mirror, but These Homegrown Standouts Aren't

10 local showcases that got us excited for what’s to come this year

"...of Childish Gambino, the MC freestyled effortlessly. Backed by drummer Poopie Sanchez and guitarist Travis Brown's hair-flipping energy, the..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Local Musicians on Avoiding the Sophomore Slump

Five trending Austin-hatched acts that sidestepped recording’s biggest pitfall

"...On one hand, Petro, bassist Kana Harris, and drummer Jay Dilick attack their instruments with brutality. The result..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

R.I.P. Barry “Frosty” Smith

Austin’s pre-eminent beatkeeper passes

"...he’ll live on forever when locals discuss Austin’s greatest drummers. In truth, there’s little debate of Smith’s placement on..."

April 13, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Trumpet Constant Ephraim Owens Won’t Be Rushed

New Austin Music Hall of Fame inductee substitutes kindness and ubiquity for a back catalog

"...a lot of good ones over the years," says drummer Scott Laningham, close friend, and mainstay of Owens' outfits...."

April 7, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Playback: Behold! The Austin Music Awards

Announcing the 2014/15 Austin Music Awards bill, the 13th Floor Elevators reunite for Levitation, and King Coffey recovers after being struck by a car

"...band of keyboardist Michael Ramos, bassist George Reiff, and drummer Conrad Choucroun...."

Feb. 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Everything Hits at Once

Give the drummer some: Spoon backbeat Jim Eno

"...he recorded at his home studio – the Spoon drummer took interest in the following band, which had brought..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Housecore Horror Live Shot No.4 – Grand Finale

Goblins spook life into a long last day of extremes

"...stage looking more indie than extreme save for the drummer’s Brujeria tee and the frontman’s clean, gritty bellow. Straight..."

Oct. 28, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Orbiting SXSW

Return of the Secaucus 7? Try the arrival of a SXSW septet: Dana Falconberry, Shakey Graves, The Eastern Sea, My Jerusalem, Black Pistol Fire, The Preservation, and The Boxing Lesson.

"...and sassafras. Guitarist/singer Kevin McKeown stomps and hollers, while drummer Eric Owen bashes his drum kit like it's Whac-a-Mole..."

March 1, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Catastrophe and the Cure

Behind the scenes of Explosions in the Sky's most challenging and personal album

"...the Sky – Rayani, Smith, guitarist/bassist Michael James, and drummer Chris Hrasky – is a proven rarity in the..."

July 1, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...pedigree. Former Scratch Acid guitarist Brett Bradford joins Ministry drummer Max Brody and Pong guitarist-cum-bassist Jason Craig to build..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Saturday

"...Michael BertinTHE SUNDRESSES1am, Velvet Spade Patio Bassist/trombonist Makenzie Place, guitarist/drummer/vox Brad Schnittger, and guitarist/drummer/vox Jeremy Springer draw from their..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Off the Radar, On the Gaydar Shows

‘Gay Place Xtra’ reviews of Dreadful Sorry, Zoe Lewis, the Gossip, and the Eagles of Death Metal

"...with jerky rhythms and a dance beat. Recent addition, drummer Hannah Blilie wore a sleeveless black T-shirt to show..."

March 17, 2006 Features Feature

99 Bands

Ninety-nine local bands on Red River waiting to be heard

"...harmonies lend a different attitude to each song. When drummer Adreon Henry pulls out an old typewriter, all rules..."

July 8, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Day Trips

The Warm Country Heart Theatre is a jewel among the boarded-up buildings and strip malls of the Paluxy River Valley

"...turns some people off," says Jack Greubel, the 70-year-old drummer in the group. "We play a combination of a..."

April 1, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Friday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...which also features former Distillers bassist Kim Chi and drummer Mat Young, resembles X in their melding of punk..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Saturday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...imaginative: new Reflections features a four-song suite with Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo. – Andy LangerJAKOB9pm, Whisky Bar It just..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Wednesday Sleepers

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...guitarists Tom and Mike provide cover and Lisa the drummer keeps everything from going completely off the rails. –..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

Page Two

Overreaction to the Ozomatli incident ignores years of outstanding police performance during SXSW

"...police sprayed pepper gas. A cop claimed that the drummer, holding his drum over his head as he went..."

April 16, 2004 Column by Louis Black

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...sophomore release for Matador, Miller, bassist Clint Conley, and drummer Peter Prescott demonstrate in their first Texas appearance ever..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

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