Thursday Picks & Sleepers

SXSW Thursday handicapping by the blurb

"...Blunstone and Rod Argent – "Tell Her No," "Time of the Season," and their Abbey Road, 1968's Odessey and..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

High Plains Chamber

The Harrington String Quartet, which makes its third appearance with the Austin Chamber Music Center's annual summer festival in July, is based in Amarillo, and though that may not seem like a likely spot for a chamber music ensemble, the members of the Harrington Quartet feel quite at home on the range.

"...Amarillo is in that part of Texas that gets overlooked. Not so many people..."

July 11, 2003 Arts Feature by Jerry Young

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...2010, making sparking pop that rose above the crush of bedroom producers. His Twin Shadow arrives at this year's..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Thursday SleepersBOXSTEP: The lush, orchestral pop of Pittsburgh-based Boxstep approaches grandiosity with a distinctly indie perspective...."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...The Boot ranch outside of Gonzales kicks off its first Cattle Country Music Festival..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

1999 Critics' Table Nominations

"...recognized achievements in dance, classical music, and the visual arts as well as theatre. The awards will be announced..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Reading Aloud

SXSW 97 Spoken Word Showcases

"...spoken word, but there's newfound hope for spoken word artists to be heard. The recent emergence of the Mouth..."

March 14, 1997 Books Feature by Phil West

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Secretly Canadian/ Sounds Familyre showcase is a treasure trove. Chicago septet Manishevitz, with their fourth disc City Life (on..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Austin Symphony Orchestra

This program devoted to the New World Symphony altered our sense of the work

"...breathe life into the human stories behind a piece of orchestral music. In pop, jazz, or rock music, the..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

TCB

It may be in Chicago, but there's something distinctly Austin about Lollapalooza 2005.

"...Anything You Want Chicago. America's Second City. Gem of the Prairie. The Windy..."

July 29, 2005 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Tuesday SXSW 2015 Showcases

"...Control Room and Garage, blend Austin singer-songwriters with some of the biggest names in L.A.'s electronic scene. Not unlike..."

March 13, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...Reynolds thinks big and keeps his fingers in lots of pies. He's composed symphonies, string quartets, operas, and film..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Pianist Jason Moran stands at the forefront of a new generation of jazz musicians. His sixth album..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...Thursday SleepersAll showcase times subject to change. Please check official SXSW schedule...."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

South by Spoken Word

No Slam, Thank You, Ma'am

"...red-letter day for Austin spoken word. With the exception of April's annual Austin International Poetry Festival, there's no one..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature by Phil West

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing the pinnacle of SXSW 2006.

"...No Mo', is reason enough to check out one of the few remaining regional blues juggernauts. – Jay TrachtenbergBEAUSOLEIL..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...LATIN ACADEMY OF RECORDING PRESENTS: ... three of the hottest regional Latino..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

SXSW Thursday Showcases

"...heavier inspirations. Surviving the late Scissorfight, Supermachine stomps out of its native New Hampshire in a fury of smoke..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Saturday Showcases

Last night of SXSW 2011 and still plenty of one-venue hang time

"...7pm, Maggie Mae's Rooftop..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Exhibitionism

Salome: Under the Veils, No Heart

"......"

May 21, 1999 Arts Review

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...2 DAYS IN THE VALLEY A group of strangers, played by an all-star cast that includes Jeff..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Working Playwright

Steven Dietz just wants to get in, roll up his sleeves, and make the words better

"...Some mornings, just before he dashes off to the University of Texas campus to teach a..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Timeline

"...Jan. 5, 1959: Grand opening of Municipal Auditorium, designed by the Austin firm Jessen, Jessen,..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Feature

Not Your Daddy's Facial Hair

Kate Messer brings us up to date on the drag king scene in Austin.

"...Despite my delectable rack of double-Ds, a sultry voice, and fey demeanor, I get..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...look for the teenagers in these local bands to start grabbing headline slots and press attention. Way too young..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

The Inexpressible

Ferreting out the local avant-garde jazz scene

"...Carl Smith has been banned from so many clubs, coffee houses, and restaurants in Austin that he moved to..."

June 15, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

1999 Critics' Table Winners

"...achievement on Austin stages in a ceremony at Top of the Marc, 618 W. Sixth. This year, for the..."

June 18, 1999 Arts Feature

Hard Proof’s Fela Kuti Felabration!! and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Janelle Monáe, and Mockjaw lead our recommended shows

"...the paper every Thursday. And for our complete listings of upcoming live music events around town, head to Chron..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Gay Place: We're Expecting Guests

Gird up, ATX! The city's expecting 150,000 revelers in a rainbow sea next weekend.

"...Expecting Guests: OK, Austin. Gird your flanks. The city of Austin estimates over 150,000 at this year's Pride Parade...."

Aug. 21, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Maxo Kream's journalistic eye remains trained upon his hometown of Houston. The rapper's half-decade of granular, street-life storytelling (with..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

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