Sing-Along Sound of Music

"...Nixon and Julie Andrews. The Paramount’s alive with The Sound of Music as the audience chimes in singing during..."

June 3, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Edge of 17

At 21 years old, actress Charmian Carr couldn't have known that the character she was portraying -- Liesl von Trapp in The Sound of Music -- would follow her for the rest of her life. Prior to her appearance at The Sound of Music: Sing-a-Long, a benefit for Project Transitions and aGLIFF, Carr opens up about being forever Liesl.

"...From Ponce de Leon to the inventors of Propecia and Oil of Olay, humans have struggled to..."

July 28, 2000 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Of Thee I Sing (and Dance)

The musical is America's gift to theatre, and here's the local state of the union

"...What better time to celebrate the musical than the month in which our nation was founded?..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pete Seeger: The Power of Song

More than an appreciation, this documentary portrait of the great American folksinger and activist is an inspiration.

"...who remembers dancing around the living room to the sound of scratchy Weavers records on her separate kiddie record..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The San Francisco Sound

Celebrating the San Francisco Sound, 1965-1970, if not Rhino Records anthology thereof

"...The first music piece I ever wrote was on the then-current San..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Music Feature by Louis Black

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...9:10pm; Fri. 16, Townsend, 10pm Ecuadorian synth-pop duo 1982 sounds straight out of a tropical John Hughes movie. Debut..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...let the word "classical" throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fables of the Reconstruction

Todos Santos Music Festival, on the edge paradise & progress

"...About 45 miles north of Cabo San Lucas, on the resort-riddled southern tip of..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...Though South by Southwest and its offshoots always create a downtown muddle, Thursday felt particularly active...."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...Texas songwriters to New Order’s keynote insights, the Chronicle music team’s Wednesday sightings at South by Southwest Music 2023..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

The Future of Tegan & Sara

Digital age Intervention

"...Sara. From day one, fans found the Canadian siblings’ music digitally, and living in different cities and writing separately,..."

Sept. 13, 2016 Music Post by Sarah Marloff

An Arc of Crystal Clarity

Rob chats with Gavin Russom and Viva Ruiz of the Crystal Ark

"...Gavin Russom has been part of New York's underground dance scene as a artist on..."

Jan. 10, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

SXSW Music Review: Nicole Atkins/Erin Rae

The new Nashville sound

"...wrote a song about how much modern Nashville country music sucks,” said Nicole Atkins before leading the crowd in..."

March 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Doug Freeman

Nakia Cuts Back on Advocacy to Focus on Music

“Let’s give other folks some time to talk and me some time to sing”

"...on NBC’s The Voice and later became a “voice” of local music advocacy, tells the Chronicle he’s dialing back..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Byrds' Sweetheart of the Rodeo Turns 50

The landmark album spins at the Moody Theater via two of its makers and their virtuosic friends

"..."The Byrds were ahead of the curve, and they taught many how to play..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Music: Capsula

Latins' full-length cover of Ziggy Stardust shoots the moon

"...Kicking off the first night of SXSW Music at the Festival’s..."

March 16, 2016 SXSW Post by Alejandra Ramirez

The Jesus and Mary Chain's Jim Reid Talks Rock Cycles and Roky Erickson Ahead of Levitation Return

For "anybody that wants to make a bit of a strange noise"

"...he's seen it all when it comes to rock music. But in the course of a career about to..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Return of the King: George Strait

Megastar plays Gruene Hall for the first time in 34 years

"...historic venue since 1982, a year after the release of his debut album. On Wednesday, in celebration of his..."

Nov. 17, 2016 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Aaron Frazer’s MCU of Soul

The Indications’ drummer and soul crooner introduces himself at ACL

"...a rare double-header at the 2021 Austin City Limits Music Festival...."

Oct. 7, 2021 Music Post by Austin Powell

Hozier Takes Austin Music Hall to Church

Irish balladeer calls to the wretched and joyful

"...An ear-splitting chorus of shrieks signaled Hozier’s arrival onstage at a sold-out Austin..."

April 22, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Malik Baptiste’s Statement of Self and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Holy Wave, Explosions in the Sky, and more

"..."Paper Cuts" features new songs and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music: Chirkutt

Concert for Bangladesh

"...year can’t be beat, always featuring a staggering array of international talent from the farthest-flung locations. The sound at..."

March 18, 2016 SXSW Post by Michael Toland

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

Our picks from the usual onslaught of live music options

"...From hardcore to softcore, hip-hop to Latin ska, this weekend's musical highlights are..."

July 6, 2018 Events Post by The Music Staff

Whirled of Sound

Tracking down Rob Halverson and Robinson Ear's Little Whirled of Sound.

"...Rob Halverson is something of a mad scientist. Positioned in front of a digital..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

What Is This Miracle Called Movie Music?

Making movie-music magic 'Infamous'

"...asked by a well-known film director to re-create a musical scene for which the fate of the whole project..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Screens Feature by Mark Rubin

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...Cyndi Lauper, Fugazi, the Carpenters, and Bikini Kill sounds like the most impossible festival lineup: well, it's happening,..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

America's Ethnic Music Mantle

"...photograph by Wendy Weeks..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

"...to a rousing critical reception. The 26-year-old Collins' brand of alt.country is smart and hook filled, earning him comparisons..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...Fastball wound up generating a platinum album, a year of solid touring (Everclear, HORDE), a pair of Grammy nominations,..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites over 1,400 artists to play on more..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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