Life by the Drop

The return of Doyle Bramhall

"...hunched over a well-worn Strat, is a kid that drummer Doyle Bramhall calls "Skeeter" because he's so skinny, "like..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Drummer Wanted: Richard Maxwell

Drummer Wanted, Richard Maxwell's drama of a young garage musician's relationship with his mother while recovering from a broken leg was memorable, but chiefly for the distinctively expressionless, uninflected style of delivery that called to mind really bad acting on purpose.

"...Drummer Wanted: Richard Maxwell..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Psychedelic Warlords

The kings of Texas psyche rock, ST 37

"..."That was a wild show," says drummer Dave Cameron. "Everybody was on mushrooms."..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...sound of Jones' guitar and voice, propelled by a drummer named Pickle, sets you ringside in the eternal fight..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Jazz Sides

"...pianist Rich Harney, trumpeter Martin Banks, and the late drummer A.D. Mannion, constituted the core of the Worthy Constituents..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...added a second guitarist, vocals, and a bashing new drummer last year, and found themselves on the alt.rock side..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

From Here to Eternity

The only punk rock band that mattered, and why they still do

"...it, he assented, eventually dubbing himself Joe Strummer. Taking drummer Terry Chimes along for the ride, what would shortly..."

May 19, 2000 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...Isaac Brock's searing lead guitar, the looping rhythms of drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. (Austin Music Hall,..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Salvation

Former Davidian David Thibodeau recounts life at Waco compound in new book, "A Place Called Waco."

"...It's an intriguing book about Thibodeau's journey from underemployed drummer in Los Angeles to a world-wary survivor of the..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Texas Platters

Surfin' Senorita

"...sucks if you want to know, for example, which drummer (or drummers?) produce the monstrous skin beating in "3..."

March 5, 1999 Music Review

Expectations of Future Growth

Third Time Lucky?

"...is excited about a new touring band that features drummer Rafael Goyel and guitarist Jerry Holmes, and says all..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Jazz Sides

"...a Seventies heist flick. Similar to Ozomatli, whose former drummer Alfredo Ortiz is now in Yeska (as opposed to..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Music Feature

Texas Platters

"...Jimi Hendrix that Brown has ever recorded, features Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell in a nice piece of musical matchmaking...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Review

Record Reviews

"...late-Seventies cut-time Oi! stomping with Numan-esque synthing and a drummer heroically struggling to keep up, while "Do That Thing"..."

April 3, 1998 Music Review

Record Reviews

"...players David Fiuczynski (guitar), Kenny Davis (bass), and Klezmatics drummer Aaron Alexander. A regular fixture on New York's Hasidic..."

June 13, 1997 Music Review

Different Dimensions

Drums and Tuba

"...these fellow musicians one might expect to find a drummer with Shiva's many arms playing both a drum kit..."

May 30, 1997 Music Feature by David Lynch

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...enough to bob your head at a steady pace. Drummer Mark Fagan obviously knows when to leave well enough..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...that gives "Satantonio" its reputation, this five-piece switches between double-drummer heavy metal and Crash Worship-style industrial percussion jams. And..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Crammed With Grammys

"...that knows how to get rid of an unwanted drummer, it's Starfish. During a shoot at Starseeds for their..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Column

Grumpy Old Punks

Jesus Christ Superfly

"..."I'm a benevolent dictator," declares Carney, and Williams and drummer Steve Sanden agree...."

Jan. 26, 1996 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Caught 'em in Autumn

Earthpig & Fire

"...has no last name). "The same with Dave, our drummer. I wasn't hearing the music I liked being played..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Music Feature

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...trick: everyone trading instruments. In fact, everyone but the drummer got a turn on the bass. You’re definitely going..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...Vanessa Zamora, headlining their Wednesday in-store. Supported by a drummer, backing tracks, and her purple Fender guitar – wearing..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Trauma Ray, TILT, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Lots of live music options ahead

"...Return to Forever, leader Brian Donohoe, bassist Ryan Hagler, drummer Daniel Watson, and ace axemen Matt Muehling and Carter..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Provocative Pop, Emo Legends, and More Crucial Concerts

Know your shows

"...the album: pianist Andy Langham, bassist Ryan Hagler, and drummer Daniel Dufour.   – Michael Toland Aaron Lee Tasjan..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Lido Pimienta, and More Austin Psych Fest Reviews

Dispatches from three days at the Far Out Lounge

"...afternoon slot. Tapping bassist Zach Dawes and always-impressive Warpaint drummer Stella Mozgawa, however, the Australian singer-songwriter earned her Friday..."

April 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...Launched in 2022 by drummer and Technicolor Booking lead Genesis Vasquez, ATX Queer Music..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...as she struggled (and, largely, succeeded) to project. Versatile drummer/producer/Re:freshed veteran Richard Spaven made up a pandemic cancellation with..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

The Church, yeule, Codeine, and More Highlights From Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

Standout sets from the multi-venue Austin festival’s opening dates

"...thumpy, dumpy tone interplay between her bass and the drummer’s snare. Still, the guitars chimed out clearly and confidently,..."

Oct. 28, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...instantaneous transcendence beyond band punchline (the last thing a drummer says in a band? "Let's do one of my..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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