Land of 1,000 Dramas

Venues

"...an incubator of new drama. Since its debut in 1994, the Planet has been a space where intrepid spectators..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

Confessions of a Cowboy

Working a cattle drive in Texas in the 1870s probably wasn't like what you imagine; ask Frank Harris -- he was there and he knows.

"...no one can explain why three novels set in 19th-century Texas -- The Gates of the Alamo by Stephen..."

May 26, 2000 Books Feature by James C. Simmons

Gasoline Dreams

Rounding up 2000 LPs.

"...Whatever happens when 2000 becomes 2001 (happened by now),..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Space Cowboy Steve Miller's Not Joking

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist details the pompitous of musical education

"...of collaborating with album art visionary Storm Thorgerson on 2010's Bingo! (coming to the Chronicle July 29). In between,..."

July 22, 2016 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Page Two: Field of Dreams

Summer in Vermont singing Gram Parsons' Grievous Angel

"...that when Sweetheart of the Rodeo came out in 1968, I didn't get it at first. Growing up in..."

July 31, 2009 Column by Louis Black

local bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...list of bestsellers is from Toad Hall Children's Bookstore, 1206 W. 38th St...."

March 3, 2000 Books Column

Spangles and High Heels

Dreams come true, just ask "Her Tallness," Marcia Ball.

"...ball, three for 50 cents, and eight balls for $1. No Leaning on the Counter...."

June 20, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...stellar lineupreally ignites with the world premiere of Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Four Austin Films to Watch in 2020

From cowboy horror to songs to save your life

"...to hide out after a heist goes sideways. Mixing cowboy hats and witches' cloaks, Koontz has described it as..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Cassandra Jenkins, Billy Strings, and SZA on a lighthouse

"...hour of acid-reflexed jams – “Red Daisy” blistering a 10-minute stomp to start. Strings played to the audience, racing..."

Oct. 8, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

AFF Review: Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun

Saddle up for this documentary about a Blackfoot rodeo family

"...to Allison and Clarence Red Crow, a somewhat-progressive Siksika cowboy from the Blackfoot Territory of Alberta, Canada...."

Oct. 30, 2023 Screens Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Dreaming With Elephant Gym, 9m88, and LÜCY at SXSW’s Taiwan Beats Showcase

A six-act journey from island grooves to hip-hop chaos

"...she clarified twice – strutted onto stage, sporting a cowboy hat and braided hair. The South by Southwest newbie..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Wayne Lim

East Texan Kacey Musgraves Leads Cosmic Kiss-Off at ACL Fest

This writer sure wouldn’t want to be her ex-husband

"...As she emerged to join her vast band from..."

Oct. 10, 2022 Music Post by Julian Towers

The Don Diego Trio Sends Greetings From Austin

Vittorio Bongiorno follows a rockabilly band from Italy to Texas

"...on their first American trip. Yet, like his his 2010 documentary, Buia Era la Notte (Dark Was the Night),..."

April 11, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Future Imperfect: Our Favorite Dystopian Films

VOTE: Deadly roller derby, sad clones, and a Road Warrior duke it out

"...been with us since the beginning; as early as 1927, Fritz Lang’s silent Metropolis spoke to audience’s uneasiness about..."

Sept. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

DVDanger: What to Watch This Halloween

Part I: Slugs, zombies, and one-night stands

"...you're looking for a new take on some classics … try Tales of Poe, a selection of the Gothic..."

Oct. 30, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Nightshift: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Keep Running

At Moody "with the white-hot light of the oncoming train”

"...when the honor falls to George Strait – last cowboy out of the tunnel from below the Moody Center..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Watch This: Me Nd Adam Go on a Weed Adventure in “I Only Feel Alive When I’m Stoned”

Depraved pop duo trips to glory at an Oklahoma casino

"...stay clean Giving up on living out my childhood dreams I’ve gotta pull myself together I know But I..."

Dec. 1, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

IV, III, II, I... Contact! The Latest in the Williams Country Music Dynasty is Keeping Things Warm in Some Very Long Shadows

Coleman Williams talks moving forward with an open mind

"...[inset-1-left]..."

Nov. 23, 2021 Music Post by Gary Lindsey

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...SXSW (March 9-18) has just released the titles filling 11 of the..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Album Review: BLK ODYSSY’s Pop-Rock Pivot

Rising “Funkentologist” leaves R&B behind on 1-800-FANTASY

"...Juwan Elcock, launched his music career in Austin in 2016, but in the years since, an NPR Tiny Desk..."

July 26, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Texas Platters

"...plenty of phat riffs and meaty hooks -- "2053 (21st Century)" and "If I Was President" standing out in..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Music Review

Right Where They Belong

Raoul Hernandez goes on tour with the Flatlanders

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July 26, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...reviews of films screened during the SXSW Film Festival 1998. Additional reviews can be found in last week's issue...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...Meanwhile, take this as an introduction, a hint as..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Reissues

"...From U.N.C.L.E. (The Original Soundtrack Affair), a compilation of 15 songs selected from the original two The Man From..."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...tease of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong slate for the 2015 festival...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Chasing The Rodeo: On Wild Rides and Big Dreams, Broken Hearts and Broken Bones, and One Man's Search for the West

W.K. Stratton's combination of memoir, profiles, and travel narrative with lengthy digressions into rodeo culture and folklore makes the sport seem familiar even if it defies easy categorization

"...Chasing The Rodeo: On Wild Rides and Big Dreams, Broken Hearts and Broken Bones, and One Man's Search..."

June 24, 2005 Books Review by John Dicker

Record Reviews

"...The following are albums by artists playing the 1997 South by Southwest music conference. Each review is tagged..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...Wednesday, March 12 TITO & TARANTULA Steamboat, Wednesday, March 12..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

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