The Other “ACL” – Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta – Hits Sagebrush on Saturday

Austin all ears for Hickoids, the Beaumonts, Hamell on Trial, the Krayolas, Kathy McCarty and more

"...It's that time of year. People the world over descend upon Austin, celebrating music and fellowship,..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Fusebox, Alejandro Escovedo, alexalone, and the Ballinger brothers lead our recommendations

"...feat. Thelma & the Sleaze, Dorian Wood, SKLOSSVarious Locations, through Sunday..."

April 14, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

The AggreGAYtor: April 11

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Oklahoma shows potential, Texas shows us the best and the worst, and Kathy Najimy shows us..."

April 11, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Playback: The Westin Sues the Nook Over Sound

And “Playback” votes in the Austin Music Poll

"...Hackles shot up last week when news broke that the Westin had filed a $1 million lawsuit against nearby..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Ballad of Davy Jones

Hickoids guitarist keeps breathing

"...a roar of rushing words that goes something like, "ohGodnoI'mdyingpleasejust-givemeanotherchance."..."

May 22, 2015 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Playback: Long in the Tooth

Songwriting 101 from Billy Joe Shaver

"...to writing a real-deal country song, few roll up the ol' denim sleeves and crank out gold like Billy..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Watch This: Garrett T. Capps Likes Austin… but Loves San Antone

Unofficial Alamo City visitor bureau spokesman shares new video

"...Garrett T. Capps may be San Antonio’s best ambassador. The songwriter’s 21st century cosmic cowboy sound has dished hometown..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta

Hole in the Wall, Friday, September 16, 2011

"...a line of text. Plus, it's extra difficult getting the subtext when you're struggling to get the text –..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

The Beaumonts / Hickoids

"...The BeaumontsThis Is Austin HickoidsAll the World’s a Dressing Room..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

The Beaumonts

Country Mile

"...The BeaumontsGet Ready for the Beaumonts (Arclight)..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Playback: Triple Crown Ends Historic Streak

San Marcos' Triple Crown ends its live music streak, White Ghost Shivers lose a founder, and Twine Time host Paul Ray hospitalized

"...On Saturday night, the Triple Crown – lovingly labeled "the live music capital..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

10 Freaks and Geeks to Redefine Austin Music

Local passion projects with singular visions

"...Attic Ted Once upon a time in the Nineties, San Marcos artist Grady Roper bought a Hammond..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Playback: I'm Sorry, I Can't Rock You All Night Long

An epic GrulkeFest fires the fall season, including John Prine

"...it's every music lifer's underlying wish – or at the very least an idle daydream – but I sincerely..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Beaumonts

"...The BeaumontsWhere Do You Want It? (Saustex)..."

April 12, 2013 Music Review by Michael Toland

Playback: FREE WEEK!

2014, you're up

"...As the holiday fades and a new year unfolds, a favorite..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe at ACL Fest

First weekend of ACL Fest – that's a wrap. Number two starts now.

"..."We think of this as the kickoff to ACL Fest," proclaimed Terry Lickona, executive producer..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Beaumonts

Alt.Country

"...Are you ready for the Beaumonts? The first lyrics on this reissue of their..."

June 19, 2015 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Pure Luck’s Payoff

Butthole Surfers, Moistboyz, and Ween members debut “Silver or Lead”

"...“Outlaw country mixed with Southern rock, mixed with toad licking,” appraises Jeff Pinkus of..."

May 8, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Rattle Inn Closes

West Sixth honky-tonk shutters

"...The Rattle Inn, the only bar in the upscale West..."

April 24, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

What We're Listening to Right Now

Ayo Tamz, Blushing, Whookilledkenny, Chief Cleopatra, and more have us dialed in

"...released sex- and dembow-drenched bilingual tracks since 2019, but the Texan branches off into her "alt-pop princess phase" with..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by E. Ryan Ellis

Top 100 Austin Records of 2019

Kevin Curtin unveils his third annual list of local releases

"...4) Dallas Acid, The Spiral Arm (All Saints)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

R.I.P. George Reiff

Cancer steals extraordinary bassist and producer

"...George Reiff, the beloved Austin bassist whose masterful, in-the-pocket playing was a..."

May 22, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Hard Proof’s Fela Kuti Felabration!! and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Janelle Monáe, and Mockjaw lead our recommended shows

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Sunday Morning Coming Down

Last Sunday marked the death of two Austin music connectors; plus, in regards to local public policy, Mayor Steve Adler calls

"...label partnership with Dakota Access Pipeline villain Kelcy Warren, the Austin singer-songwriter found himself under attack on social media..."

May 26, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"..."We played behind a curtain because they wanted to hear our music but didn't want to..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Your Austin Music Poll Ballot

Armadillos for sale, Free Week, and an Austin Music Poll primer

"...An unrelenting rainstorm in June broke through the ceiling of the building behind the original Threadgill's on..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback

You thought SXSW was the spring festival end-all/be-all? You thought wrong.

"...In the aftershocks of South by Southwest, a steady succession of..."

April 5, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: G.O.A.T. Goes Viral

The God of All Texas might get your G.O.A.T.

"...out indecencies. More likely, you've seen him online, where the local busker's found a considerable audience for his perverted..."

March 29, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Wednesday Showcases

"...me last month. Still, Hawtin claims some favorites. Among them, Oxford-raised Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (né Orlando Higginbottom) earned..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Playback: Inside Antone's

Christening Antone's new location, SXSW reveals, and a new documentary on old Dicks

"...beer late Tuesday night. News had broken earlier in the day that Austin's world-famous Home of the Blues had..."

March 6, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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