“Me and the Eagle” by Steve Earle
Take a trip to the mountaintop and turn your world from silver to... Read more →
Van Morrison
Austin Songwriter reluctantly concedes that the best living songwriter is not from Texas, not even born on American soil. This person’s name is not... Read more →
“Hard Times Come Again No More” by Seela Misra and the Purgatory Players
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“Have a Little Faith in Me” by John Hiatt
We all need a little more faith right now, in something. The great John... Read more →
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison's voice might have been enough, as strong and versatile as ever to grace American roots music. But stack that voice next to the... Read more →
Freddie King
Hailing from Gilmer, Texas, Freddie King held his own with B. B. King, T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, and other masters of the electric blues. In the... Read more →
“Desperados Waiting for a Train” by Guy Clark
A young Guy with his ode to old... Read more →
Michael Fracasso
Michael Fracasso’s voice is high, pure and lonesome, but full of hope and strength, and his delicate songs beg us to feel a little deeper. On-stage... Read more →
Carrie Rodriguez with “I Dreamed I Was Lola Beltran”
Carrie pays tribute to the legendary ranchera singer Lola... Read more →
Willis Alan Ramsey and his unreleased “Boystown”
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Heartworn Highways and Townes Van Zandt
Heartworn Highways, James Szalapski's gritty and lovely documentary about the country songwriting scene of the seventies, features mostly Texas... Read more →
“Arithmetic” by David Ramirez
David Ramirez wants to try... Read more →
Fonda San Miguel
For thirty years, Fonda San Miguel has provided a culinary journey into old Mexico, featuring traditional regional dishes. Sunday brunch is a must... Read more →
Ted Hawkins
Ted Hawkins lived a hard life, but his journey was a gift to us all. Born black and poor in Mississippi, he did time in reform school and prison... Read more →
“Merry Christmas from the Family” by Robert Earl Keen
Robert Earl wishes all a Very Merry Redneck Holiday. We suspect some of these verses will be uncomfortably... Read more →
Justin Trevino
If you’re a two-stepper, find Justin Trevino in a Hill Country beer joint and travel back a few decades. Born in Brownsville, raised in Austin and... Read more →
Alejandro Escovedo’s haunting “Rosalie”
I guess we've all had our "Rosalie". Or wish we... Read more →
Eliza Gilkyson with her meditation on love, “Coast”
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Kevin Welch to release “The Dead Reckoning Years”
The incomparable Kevin Welch will release "The Dead Reckoning Years" on December 19th, pre-ordering available now. A double album showcasing his fine... Read more →
“Rambling’, Gamblin’ Willie” by Ray, Plank and Walt
In a blast from past, three of Austin Songwriter's favorites, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jeff Plankenhorn and Walt Wilkins, tackle an old Dylan... Read more →
The Ginger Man
Offering a great pub feel and an inviting outside beer garden, The Ginger Man has been serving suds to Austin locals since 1994. Stop by to enjoy a... Read more →
La Barbecue
This relatively new establishment — and by establishment we mean an empty lot with two giant tractor trailer-sized smokers — serves some of the... Read more →
A Time to Heal
Regardless of your political stripes, the division facing our country is profound and undeniable, particularly in light of the friction of the recent... Read more →
Purgatory Players to host Thanksgiving Gospel Brunch!
Sunday, November 19th, starting at 11 a.m., the infamous Purgatory Players will hold forth at El Mercado with their special Thanksgiving Gospel... Read more →
Plank to play Mercer Street Dance Hall
On November 3rd, Jeff Plankenhorn will play the Mercer Street Dance Hall in Dripping Springs, Texas. Great venue for the world's best slide... Read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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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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 →
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 →
The Fabulous Thunderbirds with “Tuff Enuff”
Jimmie V, Kim Wilson and the T-Birds bringing the soul to supper! Happy Saturday,... 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 →