Bryan C. Parker

Austin

Writer & photographer. Executive editor at @austin_monthly. Author for @333books. Bylines: @RollingStone @TexasMonthly @sfgate @consequence & others.

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Articles

How Old City Buses Could Benefit Local Musicians

2 days ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

Bands and buses have a storied connection, but Austinite Michael Winningham’s latest endeavor could take the relationship to a whole new level. Winningham has been playing in local groups like The Glass Family, Palo Duro, and Gold Beach for over two decades, but by day, he works as a contractor and developer of affordable housing with his company, Industry.
10 Must-See Shows in Austin This May

1 week ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

Later this month, indie rocker Ben Kweller will release his new album, Cover the Mirrors, which is informed by the tragic loss of his 16-year-old son, Dorian. This intimate show at Scoot Inn offers a first look at that upcoming material.
'King of the Hill' Cast Reunion Is Coming to Austin

3 weeks ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

Can I interest you in some propane or propane accessories? More than a decade and a half after leaving television, the best salesman in Arlen, Texas, is ready to make his return. A reboot of beloved animated series King of the Hill was announced back in 2023, and creators are finally revealing some new details about the return of the show.
Texas Cannabis Could Face New Regulation From State Lawmakers

4 weeks ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

Since graduating from high school in Abilene in 2001, Aaron Owens has spent the better part of two decades cowboying in West Texas. He went from training horses as a ranch hand to helming his own cattle operation specializing in Corriente, a small breed of bull used in rodeo roping events. Then, in 2017, Owens decided to invest in Texas’ burgeoning hemp industry. Within a few years, he’d sold all his cattle, moved to Dripping Springs, and formed a new business, Tejas Tonic.
Charley Crockett Kicks Off 'Austin City Limits' Season 51 With Sizzling Performance

1 month ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

You’d be hard pressed to find anyone working as hard as Charley Crockett right now. Over the last decade, the country artist has released records at a rate of more than one per year, cataloging 14 studio albums and a smattering of live collections and EPs. It’s a pace so frenetic that the Rio Grande Valley native looks ready to lap the almighty Bob Dylan, leaving the prolific folkster huffing and puffing in the dust.
17 Must-See Shows in Austin This April

1 month ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

March music in Austin gets all the attention with SXSW in full swing, but this April offers a surprising abundance of great live music. Whether you’re looking for country, pop, dance, indie rock, or punk, there’s an essential show for you this month. She might be British, but if Lola Kirke told you she was raised in Nashville, you’d believe her. The country singer-songwriter brings her upbeat tunes to Austin with a brand-new album, Trailblazer, just released at the end of March.
Why Country Band Chaparelle is Austin’s Next Breakout Artist

1 month ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

At the tail end of 2021, musicians Zella Day and Jesse Woods holed up in a little house in Wimberley on the banks of the Blanco River. After meeting through mutual friends, the two were excited to explore a songwriting collaboration, but soon discovered they were equally keen to explore each other. A week together led the pair to a handful of songs and a budding romance, and Chaparelle was born soon after.
Did This Obscure Austin Musician Inspire an Iconic LCD Soundsystem Beat?

1 month ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

Within the past week, a viral clip has circulated online alongside a variety of different captions that all hint at the same thing: The recognizable beat for LCD Soundsystem’s indie classic “Dance Yrself Clean” was inspired by obscure Austin dance-pop artist The Pool.
Will Luck Reunion Eclipse SXSW as the Best March Music Fest?

1 month ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

Just outside of Austin, amid the Hill Country’s scrubby trees and dusty landscape, sits an idyllic little town called Luck, Texas. With a saloon, a chapel, and a rustic farmhouse, it was originally constructed for The Red Headed Stranger, a 1986 Western movie starring Willie Nelson, but the ranch now hosts an annual festival that has become a coveted destination for music lovers.
Are Themed Dance Parties Taking Over Austin's Club Culture?

1 month ago | austinmonthly.com | Bryan C. Parker

Dancers soaked in magenta light bounce in unison, anticipating the familiar chorus break as it approaches. “Pink Pony Club! I’m gonna keep on dancing!” they shout together. The house is packed, but this isn’t a Chappell Roan show. It’s a themed dance party where a DJ plays songs by a particular famed pop star for adoring fans—and these events are popping up across the capital city.