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Austin’s Crucial Concerts for the Week

MUSIC EVENTS

The Mavericks, Nicole Atkins

at ACL Live at the Moody Theater

David Wilcox
at The 04 Center

Wild Boys (Duran Duran tribute), Tesla Girl (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark tribute) at 3ten Austin City Limits Live

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Jazztronica Pioneer DJ Chicken George Has Died

The Long Center’s Drop-In Music Series Is Back

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REVIEWS

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A more ruminative, less hooky use of the Texan’s bulletproof baritone

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Mary Bryce’s piano ballads explore anxiety-drenched love

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Insta-famous teenager pushes beyond countrified novelty on debut EP

Review: Scott Ballew, Rio Bravo
Austin musician/filmmaker’s poetic phrases demand double takes

Paper Cuts
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Austin’s Crucial Concerts for the Week

Jackie Venson, Grace Sorensen, Monte Warden, and many more

Carys Anderson • May 17 issue

Jazztronica Pioneer Jeffrey Henry, aka DJ Chicken George, Has Died

Henry was battling rare form of skin cancer

Carys Anderson • May 13, 2024

Blues on the Green Unveils 2024 Lineup

Shortened concert series returns June 11-12

Carys Anderson • May 9, 2024

A Pickin’ Party, a Big Squeeze, and Mother’s Day Music Are This Week's Crucial Concerts

Some recommended sounds for your week

Carys Anderson • May 10 issue

PHOTO GALLERIES

Austin Psych Fest 2024 at the Far Out Lounge & Stage

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The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

Rachel Rascoe, May 3 issue

Blushing Pushes Past Shoegaze Constraints on Sugarcoat

With Smashing Pumpkins axe support, third LP has nothing to prove

Carys Anderson, Apr. 26 issue

Hovvdy Stays True to Texas on New Self-Titled Album

ATX-launched duo talks songwriting and special unplugged release shows

Genevieve Wood, Apr. 26 issue

Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts

Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues

Rachel Rascoe, Apr. 26 issue

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

Rachel Rascoe, Apr. 19 issue

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

Rachel Rascoe, Apr. 12 issue

Crosstalk: Urban Cultural Fest Returns, Oblivion Access Retreats

And Guy Fieri comes to (Flavor)town

Carys Anderson, Apr. 5 issue

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

Rachel Rascoe, Apr. 5 issue

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