Playback – 2014: Keeping the Dream Alive

Reviewing ATX music 2014

"...the Wall, where my journey as a performer in Austin began years ago. So I dropped $260 in that..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Tru Artistry

With Jay Presson Allen's Tru, performer Jaston Williams takes a vacation from the little town of Tuna, Texas, with which he is so closely identified, to portray celebrated writer Truman Capote, and in the process reminds us what an actor of range and skill he is.

"...the guise of gun-shop owner Didi Snavely, his gut-busting delivery of the word "goddamn" -- with its epic pause..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Checking In: Pa’lante Superfónicos

Afro-Latin fusionist weighs in on the whole arepa

"...self-described Colombian funk in 2014, Superfónicos proved unique in Austin for roots music more South American than Texan. U.S...."

June 23, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's Recalls the Moment Her Band Topped the Charts in 1981

Austin born and raised, Valentine and the girls reigned with Beauty & the Beat – as excerpted from her new memoir All I Ever Wanted

"...The live Go-Go's sounded raucous, full of attitude and energy, not..."

April 17, 2020 Music Feature by Kathy Valentine

Rattle Inn Closes

West Sixth honky-tonk shutters

"...bar in the upscale West Sixth district that hosted live country music, closed last week...."

April 24, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Big Picture

Taking stock of Austin music's female legacy

"...When Marcia Ball moved to Austin in the early Seventies there were only a handful..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...but they're a small part of his story. As Austin's most successful concert promoter, O'Connor has earned and lost..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Playback: Holy Mountain and Red 7 in Danger of Losing Leases

Could the Red River Cultural District be losing two of its landmark live music venues?

"...In Downtown Austin, cranes, condos, and new hotels aren't the only sky-high..."

May 15, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Esther's Alumna Joins 'SNL' Cast

Former Follies performer Noël Wells debuts in season premiere tonight

"...When legendary broadcaster Don Pardo introduces the Saturday Night Live cast in tonight's season premiere, he'll warble one name..."

Sept. 28, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The First Time

Austin artists reveal the intimate details of how they got their muse on

"...darkened wings of our cafetorium, underscoring six performances with live sound. During the next three years, my relationship with..."

July 17, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

HAAM Happy

A little girlie action at Nancy Coplin's big six-0

"...evening at Antone’s to benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. And boy howdy, did it rake in the..."

March 31, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

theSkimm Founders Explain Why They're Betting on Millennial Women

Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg want you to "live smarter"

"...many people would sign up for a “membership to live smarter”? More than seven million, apparently, because that’s how..."

Oct. 28, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

C3 Buys the Scoot Inn

ATX Brands deals historic Eastside bar and venue

"...The Scoot Inn, one of East Austin’s oldest watering holes, is changing hands. A source with..."

July 31, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

From Rick Perry to Don Rickles: A Hot Cup of Talk With Kathy Griffin

Lez get real with the D-Lister about that Law & Order kiss

"...Austin Chronicle: Oh yeah, this is fine, I was just..."

Jan. 11, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Smith

Take Your Slacker to Work Day

"...I would like to thank Mark Fagan and The Austin Chronicle for hooking me up with a press pass..."

June 12, 2007 Sports Post by John Hunt

Tyler Mount's Broadway Success

Playbill vlog king hosts High School Musical Theatre Awards

"...When the Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards begin tonight, Broadway will..."

April 18, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Twine Time Host Paul Ray Dead at 73

Deejay, singer, and soul scholar had been hospitalized since November

"...Saturday night in Austin will never be the same. Paul Ray, who shared..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Rainin in Paradize 2

Manu Chao speaks

"...in paradize last night. Finally. Rained fire in the Austin City Limits studios for the 90 minutes that Manu..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Plain Funny

Don't let Martha Kelly's librarian-like appearance fool you. Beneath the nondescript facade is a cold, dark streak of cynical comedic genius that inspires awe and laughter when it strikes.

"...I met Martha Kelly on her first trip to Austin in September of 1999. She was here for the..."

May 26, 2000 Arts Feature

Faster Than Sound: Demons & Delights – The Art of Billie Buck

Local illustrator makes “Hot Soup” at the relocated Austin Museum of Popular Culture

"...convenes for her first-ever exhibit, "Hot Soup," at the Austin Museum of Popular Culture. The show kicks off Sunday,..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

2019 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

Five shows share top honors with four awards each

"...For many in Austin's theatre community, they will remember, remember the fourth of..."

Nov. 6, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...As Roky Erickson's live solo debut loomed at the grand opening of the..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

2018 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

Top honors go to Drowsy Chaperone and Fixing Troilus

"...The 44th annual awards ceremony was held at the Austin Scottish Rite Theater Monday, and more than 30 shows..."

Nov. 7, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Halloween Is Serious Business

Behind the gates at Scream Hollow and the House of Torment

"...Halloween comes but once a year – but Austin's haunted house scene delivers twice the terrors, as the..."

Oct. 31, 2017 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Paul Beutel Retires

Arts leader who ran Paramount, Long Center wraps 42-year career

"...If anyone in the Austin arts deserves to put his feet up and chillax,..."

June 7, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SRV’s Pride & Joy on Display

Stevie Ray Vaughan exhibit opens at the Bullock

"...Something you probably didn’t know about Austin’s Stevie Ray Vaughan: “Pride & Joy,” perhaps the most..."

March 9, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Gourds Co-Leader Jimmy Smith Heads to Montana

Jimmy Smith heads for higher ground, Pete Mitchell reaches a higher plane, and Izzy Cox would like to remain upright on terra firma

"...Ford 350 cargo van parked outside of his Central Austin home, which is empty and smelling of fresh paint...."

July 29, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Todd Barry Podcast

Comics debated working the road vs. working the writers' room

"...Kronberg, Iliza Shlesinger, and Andrés du Bouchet for a live recording of his podcast at Esther’s Follies. They discussed..."

March 11, 2014 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

Anarchy in S.A.

The Sex Pistols return to San Antonio!

"...I started agitating for something in San Antonio to..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Music Post by Margaret Moser

State of Love and Trust

Have a little faith for the new millennial music paradigm and trust in the 2011-12 Austin Music Awards.

"..."My most diverse album," nodded Alejandro Escovedo backstage at the Continental Club in February. This from the..."

March 9, 2012 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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