Team Behind Barracuda to Open “Chess Club” in Former Plush Location

“A soft opening, about as soft as they come” during South by Southwest

"...schedule, you may have noticed a new name – Chess Club – at 617 Red River...."

March 10, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Soundscaper Strawberry Hospital Reclaims an Outcast Genre and Herself

Rate Your Music-faved producer plays Chess Club this Friday

"...combo, and her own coo-to-shriek vocals when she headlines Chess Club this Friday – the biggest stage in her..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Discussion with 'Brooklyn Castle' Director Katie Dellamaggiore

Film recap & discussion with director after its World premiere at SXSW

"...A two-hour documentary about a chess team sounds like a one-way ticket to snoozeville, however,..."

March 27, 2012 Events Post by Stefany Tomas

Cadillac Records

The story of the birth of Chicago blues is well-told through this ensemble portrait of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry, Etta James, Little Walter, and their label, Chess Records.

"...Little Walter, Chuck Berry, and Etta James, and the Chess Records label, which recorded and promoted so much of..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hot Summer Nights Reviews

Free music fest cools out record hot summer

"...Billy Glitter at Chess Club..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: 10 New Things to See at Hot Summer Nights

New bands, new names, and new releases among the hundred-plus free-entry acts

"...Nights this weekend, ringing in the first-ever participation of Chess Club from the former Plush building. The team behind..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Wait, How Does SXSW Music Work Again?

Breaking down the basics, and some favorites, after three years away

"...excited to see the beautifully shot 16mm feature Anonymous Club, following the introverted interplay of Aussie figure Courtney Barnett...."

March 11, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Former Spider House Cafe Has Reopened as Tweedy's

Run by the patio experts behind Kinda Tropical and Hotel Vegas

"...McNeely and Brian Tweedy, along with Yellow Jacket Social Club's Amy Mullins and Shannon LeBoeuf. After a year of..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Juneteenth celebration, Taméca Jones, the Howdy Gals' Pride Celebration, Mad Professor, and more recommendations for the week

"...noon and continue until dusk. – Derek Udensi Taméca JonesAntone's Nightclub, Friday 17..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Joe Bataan/Grupo Fantasma collab, Strand of Oaks, Christelle Bofale, a few festivals, and more recommended live shows

"...(9:30pm). – Kevin Curtin Women in Jazz Spring ConcertMonks Jazz Club, Sunday 29..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

The Complete Jake Langley

Guitarist makes dazzling choices and then some

"...local music scene. Jazz heads upstairs at the Continental Club for Church on Monday, Tex-Mex two-steppers at raucous Los..."

March 28, 2014 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Kate Bush Bash, Urban Heat, Knife in the Water, Night Cap, Adrian Ruiz, and Shimmer Island

"...stage. – T.S. Knife in the Water, Conrad Keely, the John-PaulsChess Club, Friday 29..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Tim Stegall

Crosstalk: Spoon Awarded by UT Comm School, DJ Shani Debuts KUTX Show, and White Denim's Radio Milk Closes

Austin music news headlines of the week

"...notably called a hop onto a September gig at Chess Club their "last local show ever" on Instagram –..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Emily Wells, Dwight Yoakam, Sir Woman, Tony Kamel, Jake Lloyd, and more recommended shows

"...expansive eponymous debut. – Raoul Hernandez Tony Kamel, Calder AllenAntone's Nightclub, Friday 3..."

June 3, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Electronic Destination Kingdom Nightclub Rises Again

Dance music venue reopens off Red River after abrupt 2018 shutter

"...new location in Downtown's Red River Cultural District, Kingdom Nightclub has risen from the ashes of an abrupt 2018..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Timbeko, Shinyribs, TC Superstar, an Exquisite Corpse, and more recommended shows for the week

"...by his Brass Band-mates.  – Genevieve Wood TimbekoParker Jazz Club, Tuesday 3..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

"...technology education.  – Genevieve Wood Ostraca, .gif from god, VotiveChess Club, Tuesday 20..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: Take Me Home, Country Queers

OUTlaw Pride Festival declares there's nothin' more outlaw than being queer in country music

"...Lepore's Fifth Element-themed ball. Sat., Sept. 24, 10:30pm. Coconut Club, 310-B Colorado. instagram.com/houseoflepore...."

Sept. 23, 2022 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spray Paint, Heavy Meddo, Why Bonnie, Gypsy Mitchell, Black Midi, and more recommended live shows

"...Chess Club, Thursday 22 (w/ Screensaver, Michael C. Sharp)..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Vandoliers, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Mvtant, Florist, and more local shows worth your time

"...in the Magic City's Wynwood District, the South Congress club outfitted its prescreening room with custom equipment from Sound..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Column by Kahron Spearman

Qmmunity: Hounds of Queer Love

Austin's queer scene makes deals with divine powers with this week's events

"...Jolene, Pelvis Wrestley, Raccoon Brothers Fri., July 8, 9pm. Chess Club, 617 Red River. instagram.com/chessclubaustin...."

July 8, 2022 Column by James Scott

Eastside Kings Fest Preview: Bobby Rush Talks Pandemic Life, Dolemite & Race

Blues showman appears virtually from Austin on Monday

"...Eastside Kings Fest, the annual multi-club concert series promoting the cultural heritage of Austin’s African..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Free Week 2023

"...Transy Warhol during Free Week at Chess Club on January 7, 2023..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Photo Gallery

Six Concert Picks to See This Free Week(end)

Primo shows at no cost, from Yung Bambi to Amplified Heat

"...– tonight through Saturday – plays Cheer Up Charlies, Chess Club, Elysium, Empire, Flamingo Cantina, Mala Vida, Mohawk, Stubb's,..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, a handful of Halloween shows, and more live music to see

"...individually ticketed shows are still on sale at levitation.fm. Chess Club also announced a run of majority local $10..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Five Here-and-Now Picks to See at Levitation

Genre-blending show assembly runs next Thursday through Sunday

"...March-opened Chess Club also announced a run of majority-local $10 Levitation..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Qmmunity: Big-Boy-Sized

Your Qmmunity editor is under the weather, so enjoy an extra-large queer listings section this week.

"...Girls and Slow Paced Acting. Tue., Oct. 18, 9pm. Chess Club, 617 Red River. instagram.com/kiki.machine...."

Oct. 14, 2022 Column by James Scott

We Have an Issue: We Contain Multitudes

Being open to feeling all of the feelings, all of the time

"...Digs: Rachel Rascoe reports on the soft opening of Chess Club, a new Red River bar from the team..."

March 18, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Original 12th Street Muralist Likely to Handle Replacement

Chris Rogers is still considering the subject of a new mural

"...space with the addition of a women's group and chess club. [inset-1]..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

ACL Music Fest 2014 Sunday Review

"...MØNo Mythologies to Follow (Chess Club/RCA Victor)..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

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