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ACL Live Review: Mon Laferte
Chilean Bjork-burlesque hybrid slays old-school Latinate
"...her crowd perfectly with a tribute to late, great Tejano queen Selena Quintanilla. “Si Una Vez” received an inspired..."
Oct. 7, 2018 Music Post by Christina Garcia
ACL Fest Interview: Durand Jones & the Indications
Soul quintet blesses the fest
"...in particular started getting all these comments online from Tejano people who were so excited about it. They talked..."
Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett
Headlines
"...Road," the actual spelling of José Antonio Menchaca, a Tejano soldier at the Battle of San Jacinto (although city..."
Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature
Texas Craft Brewers Festival Unveils List of Brews
77 ways for you to capitalize on the celebration of suds
"...(Honey Vanilla Blonde) Hopfusion Ale Works (Fort Worth) | Tejano Lager (Mexican Lager) Hops & Grain Brewing (Austin) |..."
Sept. 10, 2018 Food Post by Eric Puga
Playback: White Denim Breaks Free
White Denim’s new LP Performance signals a new era of emancipation for Austin’s prog rockers, and Como Las Movies rides a nuevo wave
"...influences were Mexican pop, like Juan Gabriel, plus Norteño, Tejano, and cumbia. Later, synth music became a big part..."
Aug. 24, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
Playback – Kinky Friedman: Between the Lines
Kinky Friedman's first album of original songs in 35 years: "How hard could it be?"
"...prestigious grant are late fiddle legend Johnny Gimble and Tejano innovator Manuel "Cowboy" Donley...."
June 29, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
Eric Hisaw Band
"...Bakersfield twang. Accordion by the Texmaniacs' Josh Baca adds Tejano spice, especially on ballad "So Close." Then the bandleader..."
June 29, 2018 Music Review by Tim Stegall
Playback: Night Glitter Ascends
Thievery Corporation singer's Austin project picks up steam, Shakey Graves' new live look, and Terror Fest thrives
"...being booked to pay homage to the Queen of Tejano, prompted widespread debate and national news coverage. Choffel, who..."
June 22, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party
After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one
"...Revolution," she told supporters, "without Young Democrats; without the Tejano Democrats; without my core group of volunteers. Without every..."
June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend
JMBLYA, a conjunto fest, and more weekend sounds to keep you busy
"...were musicians, East Austin’s “El Gato Negro,” 78, preserves Tejano from a century ago – horns, salsa, polka. His..."
May 4, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff
Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight
All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46
"...the time. His endorsements reflect that grassroots spirit. The Tejano Democrats, Our Revolution, Stonewall Democrats of Austin, Austin Young..."
May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Live Music Soundtrack for Your Weekend
Austin Reggae Festival, and more if you're not too high
"...4,000-capacity Coliseum, aka El Coliseo, specializes in Latin and Tejano acts from across the spectrum. The club also brings..."
April 20, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff
SXSW Music Review: David Gtronic
Nocturnal subaquatic microclimate productions
"...demonstrates the influence of his Latin roots a la Tejano-techno crew the Nortec Collective...."
March 14, 2018 SXSW Post by Christina Garcia
Elizabeth Crook’s The Which Way Tree
Chasing revenge on the Texas frontier in this remarkable new novel from the author of Monday, Monday
"...drives Ben and some unlikely allies – a courtly Tejano with a shadowy past; the dutiful, God-fearing Preacher Dob;..."
March 9, 2018 Books Review by Robert Faires
99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music
Support the home team!
"...facsimile; we were shooting more for an aural likeness." Tejano's first international crossover act is lovingly replicated by Stephanie..."
March 16, 2018 Music Feature
Sunny & the Sunliners
"...the compilation of heartbreak ballads brims sweet doo-wop harmonies, Tejano horn lines, and Ozuna's gentle croon. It's a recipe..."
Nov. 24, 2017 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett
How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy
Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism
"...school driver's ed," said Dina García-Peña, who publishes El Tejano, a small, bilingual newsweekly in Rio Grande City. "It's..."
Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan
Harvey Hurricane Concert Rallies
Can’t Mess With Texas benefit beams Lone Stars and all-stars
"...Familia then snuck in a quick late addition of Tejano soul...."
Sept. 23, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman
Live Music to See This Weekend
Your cheat sheet for three days of fun
"...as Austin’s Cumbia Masters, Cinco Doce steer clubward with Tejano. – Alejandra Ramirez Idina Menzel..."
July 28, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff
Playback: Music Policy Draft Fails Venues
A complete detachment from the original vision of the Omnibus
"...the-artist-formerly-known-as-Corky excavates the essential Lone Stars of blues, rap, Tejano, rock, Western swing, and punk. The local music scribe..."
May 19, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup
See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat
"...was tragically cut short at the age of 23, Tejano music sensation Selena left us a legacy defined by..."
May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Undocumented, Unafraid
Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests
"...roughly 200 immigrants and allies over the sounds of Tejano accordion music and drumbeats outside the J.J. Pickle Federal..."
March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma
SXSW Announces Film Lineup
Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more
"...their own in the land of charro beans and Tejano legends. (World Premiere)..."
Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker
Austin Photo Ops
Visiting Austin? You're going to want to take some pictures.
"...it – including a new portrait of the late Tejano star Selena – making sure this landmark would continue..."
Dec. 26, 2016 Chronolog Post by Kimberley Jones
Is Austin the Pilsner Capital of America?
Czech your privilege
"...evolution at large, with a celebratory expression of conjunto Tejano music to the area's folksy, earthy culinary traditions of..."
Nov. 25, 2016 Food Feature by Eric Puga
City Council Endors-gasbord
Who's endorsing who for the five City Council seats up for grabs in November?
"...Coalition (APC), Austin/Travis County EMS Employee Association (ATCEMSEA), Austin Tejano Democrats (ATD), Austin Young Democrats (AYD), Austinites for Urban..."
Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Is Lockhart the Live Music Suburb of the World?
A growing wave of musical expats heads south
"...music milestones save for being the hometown of Grammy-winning Tejano singer Augustin Ramirez. Alongside bandmate Austin Burge and some..."
Sept. 9, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman
We Can't Make It Here Anymore
As the city's Economic Development Department readies its recommendations to City Council on Mayor Adler's Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, is it already too late for local artists in terms of local affordability?
"...reunited Street People and first president of the Austin Tejano Music Coalition. "The city has helped us, but you..."
May 27, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman
Prop. 1: False Advertising Claims Escalate
City officials deny claims on background checks
"...Party Austin Sierra Club Austin Central Labor Council Austin Tejano Democrats Austin Environmental Democrats North by Northwest Democrats South..."
