Local Aussie Rallies for Fire Relief

As wildfires continue destroying swaths of Australia, Go Fever frontwoman Acey Monaro rallied local bands for her homeland

"...the walls at Cheer Up Charlies last Sunday night. Local Go Fever frontwoman Acey Monaro, a booker at the..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

25 New Local Parallels

Austin acts cover their own on compilation out today

"...When choosing a song to cover, bands typically dig for universally beloved source material and avoid..."

Feb. 16, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Weird Bands From Texas

"...no different. In 1990, the Cannibal Club was the local mecca of all rock to the left of Bang..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...Austin organization that's already given over $1 million to local artists since its inception four years ago. We could..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

Faster Than Sound: Austin Bands for Bernie

Bands turn out for Bernie Sanders, plus a dive into the SXSW rumor mill and an expanded lineup for the Austin Music Awards

"..."Let me thank the Austin Bands for Bernie," said the Democratic presidential frontrunner. "Let me..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

99 Bands

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

"...registered in favor of a citywide smoking ban. Many local club owners and music lovers, especially those for whom..."

July 8, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

What Will Local Shows Look Like in the Future?

What will shows look like in the live music capital? That's all local club owners can think about.

"...air conditioning, sound engineer, door guy, booker, managers, and bands. We could break even at 50 percent under the..."

May 22, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

We Are All In Local Loses Members Over Dave TV Rift

WAAIL acts drop over copyright spat with local videographer

"...Last February, flyers began appearing around town suggesting that bands sign non-compete contracts with each other for the sake..."

Aug. 28, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Let Me Know the Deal on Touring Bands and Austin

"...don't want to say mainstream, but at least well-known bands that have come through here. They play Dallas, Houston,..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Postmarks

HAAM’s Corporate Battle of the Bands

Working stiffs rock for musicians health care network

"...your day job,” at tonight’s Corporate Battle of the Bands, where groups of gainfully employed musical hobbyists compete for..."

May 9, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

It Begins! SXSW Announces First Bands

Plus application date extended, and Hurricane Sandy relief fund

"...SXSW Music have just announced their opening salvo of bands for 2013. If you're interested in playing, don't worry:..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

The Chili Dog Fest Caps SXSW Local Style

Impressive lineup of musicians to benefit Central Texas Food Bank

"...the Chili Dog Fest serves as a gathering for local musicians and service industry pros to hang out with..."

March 15, 2018 Music Post by Mark Fagan

Pre-Eminent Local Producer Danny Reisch Moves South to Lockhart

The challenge as he moves is to maintain the same creative space and energy

"...a producer, including helming one of this year's top local releases in Shear­water's elaborate Jet Plane and Oxbow. Get..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Hot Summer Nights Bands List Drop

100 acts join Red River Cultural District free week in July

"...Just as collective midsummer doldrums begin to settle in, local clubs have planned some activities for local music fanatics...."

June 22, 2017 Music Post by Victoria Mycue

SXSW: A Thousand Bands And More

Latest huge infodump adds Clutch, Vampire Weekend

"...get cracking now. Today's latest additions take the announced bands into quadruple digits, and you know they're not done..."

Jan. 10, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

12 Breakthrough Austin Bands at SXSW Music

“The banjo is such an interesting instrument because it’s like a musical id and ego”

"...Our host today became linchpin to a number of local bands, but it wasn't until 2015 when she began..."

March 9, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

ACL Live Shot: Local Natives

L.A. hummingbirds rally

"...Most indie rock bands are meant to be appreciated at a distance, with..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Music Post by Austin Powell

Video: Local Music Ambassadors Project ATX6 Prep for Reeperbahn

Or is Hamburg’s red-light district fest prepping for the ATX6?

"...of an ongoing effort to tell the story of local musicians on the rise. Project ATX6 remains a comprehensive,..."

Jan. 8, 2020 Music Post by Chris Brecht

Saturday Local Limits

Austin bands at ACL Fest, Saturday, Oct. 12

"...Big Easy transplants, fronted by the belligerently entertaining local Jeff Klein. "Postmodern Southern Gothic soul."..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Smoke Local

Time to get down with and give it up to Texas NORML

"...Momo's Club (618 W. Sixth), and will feature five local bands, a "multimedia light show," and wares from local..."

Oct. 7, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

12 Breakthrough Austin Bands at SXSW Music

Local garage band recounts their origin story

"...years from NYC native Garrido's introduction to Camacho through local psych institution Holy Wave, both musicians nursing fresh band..."

March 9, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

12 Breakthrough Austin Bands at SXSW Music

Local sitar maestro looks inward

"...thrumming tabla, undulating tonalities, and the mesmerizing improvisations of local sitar maestro Indrajit Banerjee. Such is the power of..."

March 9, 2018 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Friday Local Limits

Austin bands at ACL Fest, Friday, Oct. 11

"...puppets, and snow days can be heard at your local Chuck E. Cheese...."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Local Gaming News-Bites

Supporting the scene has never been so easy

"...The ethos behind "supporting the scene" goes beyond just local bands. There's a whole range of artistic endeavors that..."

June 29, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Can the Bands Play On?

The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame

"...call attention to the dire economic realities of the local music scene. In a nutshell, says Dillinger, the supply-and-demand..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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

"...a drummer who opened the business in 1990 with local band manager and booker Wayne Nagel...."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...week, and the immediate aftershocks it sent through the local scene. You can read six previous installments of veteran..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...has a dozen acts looking to impress out-of-towners and locals alike...."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Faster Than Sound: Austin Industry Bands Together for March Music Week

Why Austin venues and musicians need you to turn out the next 10 days, and where to do it

"...cancellation of South by Southwest at 4pm last Friday, local venues scrambled to salvage both day and night shows..."

March 13, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Punk Chronicles: "I Don't Think the Sex Pistols Inspired Anything Other Than a Buncha More Punk Bands!"

The San Antonio shoot-out ricochets locally in Chapter 4 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...and Doug Sahm, glam rock, and Austin’s first punk bands. Now, the influence of UK ambassadors the Sex Pistols..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

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