Review: Zach Theatre's Head Over Heels

The Go-Go's get the jukebox musical treatment by way of Shakespearean bawdiness

"...a striking moment at the talk-back after the entertaining Austin debut of Head Over Heels, the Go-Go's jukebox musical..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival Announces 2023 Film Lineup

LGBTQ film fest starts 36th year with musicals, mystery, more

"...rejoice for Prism 36, the 36th annual edition of Austin’s oldest and queerest celebration of cinema from aGLIFF, aka..."

June 28, 2023 Screens Post by James Scott

Faster Than Sound: The Fable Trilogy, Briscoe Center's "Greatest Hits," and Beerland Sold

Rare local reissues from Jazzman Records, the Briscoe Center’s Music Collections presents its “Greatest Hits,” and – has Beerland been sold?

"...for pressings of Cumulo Nimbus, from the oddly named Austin jazz group 47 Times Its Own Weight, hoping sales..."

May 31, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

As September speeds by, here's a cull of tunes to keep you dry

"...Walker bandmates and Young Mothers drummer Frank Rosaly, and Austin country rockers Lonesome Heroes support. – Michael Toland..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

What About Our Snaps?

Previewing the 2010 Austin International Poetry Festival

"...Yes, yes, we all know Austin majors in music, but certainly it minors in poetry...."

April 9, 2010 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

That One Sad One

Second place

"...only other man sitting at the bar. Near a jukebox on the other side of the room, two old..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Books Feature by Will Furgeson

The Hills Are Alive

The Hill Country is teaming with Austin songwriters.

"...slides off a barstool and ambles over to the jukebox. James, he of the gimme cap and quick wit,..."

May 9, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Lala's Christmas Bar

Cozy, smoky, quaint, and a magnet for fines

"...Lala's is something of folklore – the jukebox is award winning; the Bloody Mary's a cocktail legend...."

Dec. 19, 2012 Food Post by Carly Yansak

Stumblin' In

At the crossroads of the Quatro brand and Spotify

"...Quatro and Jim Caligiuri singing Spotify's praises, my subconscious jukebox's gone into overdrive...."

Aug. 16, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Petty/Winwood: From the Cheap Seats

Tom Petty down Selma way

"...a whole, it made me wish he would play Austin sometime soon for a more extensive visit...."

Aug. 27, 2008 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

On the Download

Downloads, some local.

"...Dandy Warhols, and Steve Vai is a handful of Austin bands, including Brazos; Pink Nasty; Belaire; Tacks, the Boy..."

Dec. 5, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...requisite Asleep at the Wheel kickoff performance, this year's Austin City Limits Festival lineup welcomes its usual block of..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

We Have an Issue: Find the Thing That Moves You

In this week’s issue, Derek Udensi profiles Austin hip-hop artist Blakchyl

"...this week's cover story, Derek Udensi profiles Blakchyl, an Austin hip-hop artist poised to break out in a big..."

July 14, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Kathy Valentine Swaps Stages for Zach Theatre's New Show Head Over Heels

Jukebox musical features the greatest hits of the Go-Go's

"...Theatres are filled with jukebox musicals, but not many productions pulling on a recognizable..."

July 6, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"...of genre-bending hits to a stage just north of Austin. – Abby Johnston Rock the Park: Sir WomanMueller Lake Park..."

June 3, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

From the Music Desk

On Willie, Billy, Stevie Ray, Blaze, and more highlights from four decades of covering Austin music

"...In Austin, music is politics. It's the action. It's gossip. It's..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Michael Hall

Violet Crown Reopening for Private Screenings With RSVP Cinema

Downtown art house cinema lets you be your own booker

"...Austin's Violet Crown Cinema is getting ready to bloom again,..."

March 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ginny Kalmbach Shared A Honky-Tonk Legacy with the World at Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon

ATX country maverick Roger Wallace remembers Burnet Road bar “boss”

"...Those words, or variations of such, resounded like a jukebox favorite at Ginny’s Little Longhorn. As owner and proprietor..."

Jan. 11, 2021 Music Post by Roger Wallace

Hard Luck Lounge Is Closing

A wellspring of songwriting talent and cheap beer exits the Eastside

"...working-class watering hole that doubled as a clubhouse for Austin musicians over the last five years, will shut its..."

Nov. 4, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Stubb's General Manager Takes Over Beerland Lease

Ryan Garrett confirms contract on shuttered punk venue

"...a capacity of roughly 200, Beerland has long served Austin’s music community as a downtown venue where bands can..."

Oct. 15, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Swimming Holes With Nearby Watering Holes

Embrace the endless summer with water therapy and post-swim drinks

"...end of those long, hot summer days. Here in Austin, though? Not so much...."

Aug. 29, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

The Chili Dog Fest Caps SXSW Local Style

Impressive lineup of musicians to benefit Central Texas Food Bank

"...can bid on items from the Little Darlin', South Austin Music, Blue Sky Design, El Chile, the Liberty, Hometown..."

March 15, 2018 Music Post by Mark Fagan

Sonic Transmissions Festival III

"...bass LP Hong Kong Cab. Berlin electro duo ILOG, Austin punks Lung Letters, and Texas experimental guitar duo Charalambides,..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Five Significant Super Secret Records

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Feature by Richard Lynn

Jim Caligiuri Exit Interview

Ten minutes, 20 questions, and 20-plus years of Americana chronicles

"...March 31, the day before Jim Caligiuri left Austin for California, we said goodbye outside Magnolia Cafe on..."

April 13, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: David Yow Meets the Jazzus Lizard

David Yow fronts the Jazzus Lizard, Cherubs knock off 22 years of rust, Preston Hubbard dies, and Blind Lemon Jefferson gets kicked off Texas license plates

"...singer David Yow doing fronting the Jazzus Lizard, an Austin quintet that does jazz appropriations of the noise rockers'..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

I Am a DJ

I am what I play ... On My KUTX

"...Twine Time traveler Paul Ray famously said, “There hasn’t..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Hot August Nights Playlist

A hot/cold jukebox to jumpstart your Spotify wormholing

"...Harries Graham’s playlist to this week’s “Hot August Nights” jukebox, it appears yes – finally. Having built my own..."

Aug. 27, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Speaking of the Dead

To mark the Grateful Dead's final performances this weekend, a look back on the band's local history

"...Austin receives no such shout-out in "Truckin'," the Grateful Dead's..."

July 3, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Golden Goose Coming to South Lamar

New bar will take over historic Horseshoe Lounge space

"...former home of the beloved Horseshoe Lounge in South Austin...."

March 2, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

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