Joe Ely’s “Silver City”, with Joel Guzman
Joe and Joel with a... Read more →
The Lonely Life of the Songwriter
Maybe they had dreams of fame and fortune. Maybe they saw themselves strutting in front of crowds of screaming fans and adoring critics. But that was... Read more →
“Telephone Road” by Rodney Crowell
A little Rockabilly Rodney for a gorgeous Saturday... Read more →
“Gulf Coast Highway” by Nanci Griffith and James Hooker
Nanci Griffith and James Hooker perform their gorgeous ode to life-long... Read more →
Fullbright in Red River
Austin Songwriter recently witnessed John Fullbright in an intimate solo performance on a cold night in the mountains of New Mexico during the Red... Read more →
“Ruby and Carlos” by James McMurtry
James McMurtry is one of the more literary voices in Texas songwriting. Here he explores the perils of May/December romance. A slippery slope... Read more →
Austin Songwriter speaks with Curtis McMurtry
Austin Songwriter recently connected with singer-songwriter Curtis McMurtry and we are here to tell you, the kids are alright! He's not really a... Read more →
Brandy Zdan delivers the Blues
Brandy Zdan delivers a blistering slide performance of "Nobody's Fault But Mine", a blues standard interpreted by such varied folks as Blind Willie... Read more →
Red River Songwriters’ Festival: Warm Love in the Cold, Cold Mountains
The Rockies tower above the tiny burg of Red River, New Mexico, a destination mostly for West Texans looking for cold air and alpine beauty. Last... Read more →
Purgatory Players at El Mercado
In the wake of the closure of Strange Brew Lounge Side, the Purgatory Players have taken up residence at El Mercado Restaurant and Cantina on South... Read more →
Plank & Malford @ Donn’s Depot
Jeff Plankenhorn and Malford Milligan performed at a benefit for the former employees of Strange Brew Lounge Side held at Donn's Depot last Sunday.... Read more →
Miles Zuniga at Winflo
Check out Miles Zuniga at Winflo Osteria on January 26th, 7 to 10:30 pm, for an intimate performance and a lovely dinner. Winflo supports live music... Read more →
New Release by Carrie Elkin
On March 10, Carrie Elkin will release The Penny Collector. Named after her late father, the album promises more insight and beauty from this... Read more →
Strange Brew Closes. Temporarily, We Hope.
The Strange Brew Lounge Side, one of Austin's most respected venues for live music, has closed its doors under apparent financial difficulties. Many... Read more →
New Release from Gurf Morlix
The legendary Gurf Morlix will release The Soul & The Heal on February... Read more →
New Release from Rodney Crowell
On March 31st, Rodney Crowell will release Close Ties. Look for more sage wisdom from a Texas... Read more →
New Release from Jon Dee Graham
Jon Dee Graham has recently released Knoxville Skyline, another powerful journey into the mind and heart of this master songwriter and performer.... Read more →
Stunning Release from Walt Wilkins
Our friend Walt Wilkins has recently released Streetlight, a solo effort which draws on the formidable talents of his wife, Tina Mitchell Wilkins,... Read more →
New Release from David Halley
The great David Halley has just released his first new album in a long while. A Month of Somedays was produced by Will Sexton, and a number of other... Read more →
“The Randall Knife” by Guy Clark
Many songs cause me to pause and remember. A night, a friend, a love. Some bring a tear, but “The Randall Knife” breaks me down every damn... Read more →
Seela Misra
Seela Misra's singing is powerful but vulnerable, yearning but confident, pulled from some deep place in a beautiful soul. Marry that voice with her... Read more →
Benefit for Savannah Welch
Savannah Welch, noted actress, musician, member of The Trishas and daughter of Kevin Welch, was recently involved in an serious accident in... Read more →
Tribute to Adam Carroll
Considered by many to be the most underrated songwriter in River City, Adam Carroll is revered by audiences and fellow artists alike. Now his peers... Read more →
Ben Balmer
Ben Balmer has the pedigree of a true troubadour. A son of Detroit, he has lugged his guitar, harmonica and imagination around the world, from Ann... Read more →
Pinballz Arcade
Pinballz Arcade offers something for the entire family. With close to fifty pinball machines at their original location (they now have a total of 3... Read more →
“Loving Arms” by Darden Smith
Mesmerizing joy, and a little lust, from the great Darden... Read more →
Book on T Bone Burnett
Lloyd Sachs has just published a "critical appreciation" of the deep and compelling body of work of T Bone Burnett. Entitled A Life in Pursuit, and... Read more →
New Release from Travis Linville
Guitar-slinger Travis Linville, noted sideman to the likes of Hayes Carll and Parker Millsap, will release Up Ahead on February 3rd, 2017. Travis... Read more →
Go See Ray
Ray Wylie Hubbard will be playing some unique Texas venues. December 2nd and 3rd at The Bugle Boy in La Grange, a wonderful listening room in a... Read more →
New Release by Sarah Jarosz
Austin's Sarah Jarosz has just released Undercurrent, her first since... Read more →
A|S Song Swap @ Pershing 12/8
Austin Songwriter is proud to present a night of music and stories with Jeff Plankenhorn, BettySoo and Ben Balmer at Pershing, Austin's newest... Read more →
New Peter Green Biopic
Man Of the World - The Peter Green Story will be released on video today. Produced and directed by Steve Graham, the film profiles the volatile life... Read more →
Jeff Plankenhorn Interview (November 1, 2016)
Jeff Plankenhorn is a larger than life presence on stage. A big man with a kind smile and generous demeanor, he is often the bedrock that binds a... Read more →
New Release from Jim Lauderdale
Veteran artist Jim Lauderdale has just released his twenty-eighth studio album, This Changes Everything. Another collection of swinging and swaying... Read more →
New Release from Alejandro Escovedo
Burn Something Beautiful is the newest release from Mr. Escovedo. The man is obviously in a... Read more →
Leonard Cohen has Passed
The great Leonard Cohen has passed at the age of eighty-two. Bon voyage, Mr.... Read more →
“House of Songs”
Troy Campbell's House of Songs was recently profiled in Arts in Context on PBS. The "songwriter exchange program" founded by Campbell in 2009, and... Read more →
Chip Kinman is Back in the Neighborhood
The legendary Chip Kinman, who founded the seminal cowpunk band Rank & File with brother Tony and our man Alejandro Escovedo, is back on the... Read more →
Nice Article on B. W. Stevenson
The current issue of Texas Music magazine has a wonderful retrospective on the life of the late B. W. Stevenson, one of the early troubadours of... Read more →
New Album from Amanda Shires
Amanda Shires adds to her young catalog with the recent release of My Piece of Land. Produced by the great Dave Cobb, this one focuses less on her... Read more →
Beaver Nelson Release Party
Beaver Nelson will celebrate the release of his new album, Positive, at Strange Brew Lounge Side tomorrow, November 4th, at 10 p.m. Don't miss the... Read more →
Mary Chapin Carpenter to play The Paramount
Mary Chapin Carpenter will grace the stage of The Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin on November 3rd, at 8:00 p.m. Don't miss this... Read more →
Steve Earle to stage “Guitar Town”
On November 7th, at the Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland, Steve Earle will perform the songs of Guitar Town. Mr. Earle has taken to staging his... Read more →
Carrie Rodriguez Tours Europe
Carrie Rodriguez is commencing a European tour with her partner in music and life, Luke Jacobs. In tow are their son Cruz and her mother Katy. They... Read more →
New Release from Doyle Bramhall II
Guitar slinger and songwriter Doyle Bramhall II just released Rich Man, his first album of original work in a while. Nice to see Doyle find some time... Read more →
Paul Cauthen releases “My Gospel”
Austin's Paul Cauthen has just released his first album My Gospel, chock full of hellfire and... Read more →
3 True Things (10/21)
3 True Things...3 things we have been listening to, pondering or getting a kick out... Read more →
Kris Kristofferson Receives Woody Guthrie Prize
Kris Kristofferson received the Woody Guthrie Prize this week in Tulsa. This award honors those who embody the spirit of Woody Guthrie and is given... Read more →
New Guy Clark Biography
Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark, a new biography of the late icon of Texas music, Guy Clark, will be released this... Read more →
New Release by Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen, the doctor of dark irony, piles it on with You Want It Darker, released October 21st. We might have hoped that a star this bright... Read more →
BettySoo and Michael Fracasso take Manhattan
Two of our favorite folks, BettySoo and Michael Fracasso, play the Rockwood Music Hall, on Manhattan's Lower East Side, on November 11, 2016 at 7:00... Read more →
3 True Things (10/14)
3 True Things...3 things we have been listening to, pondering or getting a kick out... Read more →
Steve Earle Tours for Refugees
Steve Earle joins Emmylou Harris, Robert Plant and Buddy Guy for an 11 date concert tour sponsored by the Jesuit Refugee Service. The proceeds from... Read more →
Benefit for Randy Reinhard
On October 23, 2016, from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Justin Trevino will host a benefit for renowned steel player Randy Reinhard at Texas Pride Barbecue in... Read more →