First Love
In Austin, in the spring of 1976, my first love blew into my life, barefoot and willowy and sweet as wildflowers. Sally from McAllen. The best thing... Read more →
Johnny Nicholas reissues Classic Seventies Album
The great Johnny Nicholas has just reissued Too Many Bad Habits, his seminal, long out-of-print album of 1977. Available in CD or vinyl, this version... Read more →
Buddy Miller
Certain artists serve as engines for the songwriting scene. Their talents go beyond writing and performing their own work into catalyzing and shaping... Read more →
New Release from Mary Gauthier
On January 26, 2018, Mary Gauthier will release Rifles & Rosary Beads, another thoughtful and gorgeous examination of the human condition. This... Read more →
Kelly Willis
Kelly Willis was born in the red dirt of Lawton, Oklahoma and lived the displaced life of an army child, unable to put down roots in any one place... Read more →
Bob Schneider
Bob Schneider has reigned as a de facto prince of the Austin music scene for a couple of decades now, and while no one stays on top forever, the man... Read more →
Plank to Play Bugle Boy
Jeff Plankenhorn, our favorite pillar of the Austin music community, will play The Bugle Boy in lovely La Grange, Texas, this Friday, October 13th,... Read more →
Adam Carroll
Hailing from Tyler, the rose capital of Texas, Adam Carroll is revered by listeners and other artists alike as a prolific and authentic chronicler of... Read more →
Stephen Bruton
Raised in a Fort Worth musical family, Stephen Bruton grew into a pillar of the Austin music scene before his death in 2009. He made his name as a... Read more →
Doug Sahm
Doug Sahm’s influence on Texas music is not well enough known, but impossible to overstate. With his original stew of rock and roll, country, soul,... Read more →
Alejandro Escovedo
Alejandro Escovedo has brought a bit of both coasts to the Austin scene. Born to a renowned musical family from San Antonio, and raised in Texas and... Read more →
Truluck’s
Upscale seafood and steak house offering live music every day of the week. Happy hour is 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm daily in the Stone Crab Lounge. Be... Read more →
Mary Chapin Carpenter to play Estes Park, Colorado
The fabulous Mary Chapin Carpenter will play two autumn nights in the beautiful high country of northern Colorado, at the historic Stanley Hotel.... Read more →
“Monahans” by Kevin Higgins
Kevin Higgins visits the busy intersection of first love and hard reality. The magic is gone, but the memories stick around... Read more →
Lucinda and Elvis with “Wild Horses”
Lucinda Williams and Elvis Costello with their take on "Wild Horses" by Jagger and Richards. Dusty and distant. Love in the rear view... Read more →
Saxon Pub
Consistently excellent music is served up at the cozy Saxon Pub seven nights a week. Comfortably worn around the edges, this iconic venue is a haven... Read more →
Three Little Pigs
Three Little Pigs is the creation of RayTatum, a life-long Austinite and seasoned chef. After a distinguished career cooking at numerous local... Read more →
“Save Her Love” by Michael Fracasso
A young Michael with some sage... Read more →
BettySoo on the Rails
Right around the corner, BettySoo will be the musical guest on a "Roots on the Rails" railway journey from Chicago to L.A., August 10 through the 13.... Read more →
Miles Zuniga and The Resentments perform Richard Thompson’s “1952 Vincent Black Lightning”
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Joe Ely and his stunning “Slow You Down”, with Joel Guzman
A lotta love, a little lust. Joe Ely slow dances his truck stop girl into highway... Read more →
Mary Gauthier and her stunning “I Drink”
A brutally beautiful portrait of intergenerational alcoholism. Recognition, confession and resignation. Isolation and loneliness. Mary Gauthier has... Read more →
Max Gomez with his lovely “What It Means”
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Jesse Winchester’s “Mississippi You’re On My Mind”
The late Jesse Winchester performed his signature ballad at the Belcourt Theater in Nashville, circa 2010. We miss Jesse. We even miss Mississippi a... Read more →
Garage Cocktail Bar
Garage Cocktail Bar is a minimalist respite tucked inside a parking garage. Stainless steel and glass, vodka and gin, hushed conversation. Romance.... Read more →
“A Summertime Graveyard” by Will T. Massey
"In the summertime, the graveyard is the coolest place to... Read more →
The Fabulous Thunderbirds with “Tuff Enuff”
Jimmie V, Kim Wilson and the T-Birds bringing the soul to supper! Happy Saturday,... Read more →
“God Help America” by Jeff Plankenhorn
Jeff wishes America a happy and thoughtful birthday. Onward and upward,... Read more →
New Album from Ray Wylie Hubbard
Ray Wylie will release Tell the Devil I'm Gettin' There As Fast As I Can on August 18, 2017. More gospel from the Philosopher King of Texas. Your... Read more →
“Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle
A young Steve Earle reminds us of the angst of the Vietnam... Read more →
David Ramirez to Release New Album
David Ramirez will release We're Not Going Anywhere in September of 2017. More good stuff from one of Austin's finest young writers. Pre-order... Read more →
BettySoo with the classic “You Don’t Know Me”
BettySoo's gorgeous take on the eternal classic by the legendary Cindy... Read more →
Sam Baker to Tour Europe
If you're hopping the pond this summer, or happen to be tasteful Euro-folk with an interest in Texas music, catch Sam Baker at any number of UK... Read more →
“Down in the Hole” by Jon Dee Graham and the Purgatory Players
A grizzly song by a grizzly man. Jon Dee and the Purgatory Players. Warren Hood sits in on... Read more →
Ray Wylie Hubbard and Jeff Plankenhorn to take Tennessee
Jeff and Ray Wylie will be appearing together in Tennessee this week. On June 17th at the Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint in Marysville and June... Read more →
New Release from Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell has just released The Nashville Sound, his most political foray to date. Ably assisted by spouse Amanda Shires and his go-to band, The... Read more →
Robert Earl Keen with “Gringo Honeymoon”
Robert Earl with his cowboy cross-border nuptial fantasy. We can see the milk green color of the Rio Grande and taste the cold crispness of that... Read more →
Jimmie Vaughan with “Boom Papa Boom”
Jimmie from the way-back with a slice of Austin style rhythm and... Read more →
“I’m Torn Down” by Freddie King
Freddie gets torn down to the ground when his baby can't be found. We know the... Read more →
“Falling, Falling, Falling” by Ana Egge and The Sentimentals
A meandering journey into the soul of Ana Egge, courtesy of her Scandinavian co-conspirators. These guys are... Read more →
“You Can’t Break My Heart” by Miles Zuniga
Miles performs "You Can't Break My Heart" for Austin Songwriter. If only that were... Read more →
Darden Smith with “The Levee Song”
It's hot out on the levee, even at night. Darden takes us... Read more →
Jimmy LaFave has Passed
Jimmy LaFave, songwriter, citizen and culture warrior, passed on May 21, 2017. Lived in peace, rest in peace. Goodbye,... Read more →
“Getting Over You” by Stephen Bruton
The great Stephen Bruton teaches us to say... Read more →
“Love at the Five and Dime” by Nanci Griffith
Nanci remembers growing up in... Read more →
“I Shall Be Released” by Jimmy LaFave and friends
Thinking a lot lately about our friend, Jimmy LaFave. Always gives more than he takes. A lot... Read more →
“Levelland” by James McMurtry
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Patty Griffin’s “You’ll Remember”, Performed by a Compelling Stranger
A beautiful take on a spellbinding song. Thank you, Patty, and our mysterious... Read more →
“Heavenly Day” by Patty Griffin
Patty brings you a little inspiration for your Saturday... Read more →
John Prine to release Book of Life and Songs
The legendary John Prine has released John Prine Beyond Words, a rich collection of songs, photos, thoughts and memories. Check out this portrait of... Read more →
Getting warm in Austin
A cool dip is just around the... Read more →
Mahi Mahi Deluxe
Fish Tacos Downtown. Best fish tacos I ever had at Turf ‘n Surf at the Lavaca Street Bar in downtown Austin. Pretty nice dive bar,... Read more →
“Damaged Goods” by Scrappy Jud and the Resentments
There is no place for a soul recharge like Austin's Saxon Pub on a Sunday night. The Resentments lay down a heaping helping of ironic wit and... Read more →
Hotel San Jose
Hip and contemporary bungalows smack dab in the middle of South Congress, Hotel San Jose is a tranquil haven with lush courtyards and minimalist... Read more →