Music
December 6, 2023
In ‘Renaissance,’ Beyoncé Finds Freedom in Control
The concert film is a performance masterpiece, but it also raises questions about the artist’s messaging.
Concerts
Music
July 11, 2023
Erykah Badu Hasn’t Had a Hit in Twenty Years. She’s on the Biggest Tour of Her Life.
Though the South Dallas–born queen of neo-soul hasn’t dropped an album in over a decade, she’s currently on her biggest tour yet.
Music
May 1, 2023
Willie Nelson Threw a Ninetieth Birthday Party, and Everyone Came
Snoop Dogg, the Chicks, Keith Richards, George Strait, and many, many more came together for a two-day birthday party the likes of which the world has never seen.
Music
November 16, 2022
Behind the Scenes at Robert Earl Keen’s Final Show
It was a riotous, emotional affair that at times felt like a family reunion.
Music
October 13, 2022
Kacey Musgraves Is Just Too Chill to Yell and Scream—Except at Ted Cruz
I went to ACL hoping to belt out songs about heartbreak with the Golden-born singer, but she kept things light and positive.
Music
September 26, 2022
A Decade Later, the Mars Volta Leaves the Drama Behind
After years of breakups and makeups, the rock band is back with a poppier sound.
Music
February 28, 2022
The Strange Case of the Chicks’ Missing Texas Tour Dates
For the first time in four years, the Chicks are back on the road—but one big state (and a bigger part of the band's history) is notably absent from the list of stops.
Music
March 19, 2020
Livestream Texas Musicians While You’re Social Distancing
Listen to and support these artists from the comfort of your home.
Music
July 30, 2019
The Texas Gulf Coast Gets a Rock Orchestra Soundtrack
Austin rockers Montopolis will premiere The Living Coast—an audiovisual homage to the Texas Gulf Coast—on August 2 in Austin.
Music
November 18, 2016
Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett Turn Gruene Hall Into Their Front Porch
Reflections on the penultimate Texas stop of Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett’s acoustic tour.
Music
August 1, 2016
Casinos in Oklahoma Are Competing With North Texas For A-List Entertainment
Competition crosses state lines.
Business
December 1, 1996
Pace on Earth
If you’ve seen a Kiss concert, a truck and tractor pull, or Miss Saigon recently, you can thank Houston’s Pace Entertainment for the privilege—and for the price you paid.
Music
August 1, 1986
Why I Didn’t Attend Farm Aid II
Thank God I’m sort of a grown-up.