The Song of Names

Holocaust drama about a missing musical prodigy never finds its rhythm

"...Names opens with a pre-credits prologue set in 1951. Backstage, the adopted family of Dovidl Eli Rapoport (played by..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Poughkeepsie Kid

Shadowing Austin City Limits Executive Producer Terry Lickona

"...Merle Haggard to Mos Def – lensed with un-intrusive, musician-focused videography. Since 2002, the program's leased its name to..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Eruption

Church on Monday guitarist Jake Langley transcends jazz

"...blues and funk with all the righteousness of gospel music...."

March 28, 2014 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Bonnaroo (From the Pit)

"...soon. I listen to a somewhat narrow range of music, mostly hard rock with some blues thrown in. Doing..."

June 19, 2008 Music Post by Gary Miller

The Greatest Gift

An oral history unearthing one of post-punk's most seminal acts: Austin's Scratch Acid

"...only natural. Given how much Scratch Acid informed the musical groundswell that birthed Emo's, having them play the club's..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Photo Gallery

"...And the winners are... This way, please, for backstage fun >> Performances..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

The Adventures of Sancho Panza

Guitar Techs

"...Vile, humid Houston heat permeates Fitzgeralds' cramped backstage. In the wings, Charlie Sexton's nine guitars stand sweltering..."

June 23, 1995 Music Feature

Outlander Star Caitriona Balfe, Andor Creator Tony Gilroy Join ATX TV Festival Lineup

State of the industry panel also slated for June fest

"...Considering Austin is home to the longest-running music television series in history, it makes sense ATX Television..."

April 27, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

To C-Boy, With Love

Continental Club maverick Steve Wertheimer pays tribute to his mentor – with a nightclub

"...People make the place. Consider the Austin music scene, where a hideous National Guard armory (Armadillo World..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Fall On Me

Three fall Austin music perennials.

"...carry it on if I can't. He's an Austin musician. He likes records too...."

Sept. 14, 2012 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Limited Edition

The file-sharing antidote: Bonus DVDS

"...The advent of file-sharing: just deserts for the music industry's sins against artists and fans alike? Perhaps. Nevertheless,..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Trouble Men

The post-SRV trials and tribulations of Texas' most famous rhythm section

"...month, an Austin City Limits taping and accompanying Austin Music Hall all-star extravaganza became 2001's first hot ticket. Billed..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Standing Next to a Mountain

Examining the 3-CD Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble box set.

"...their legacy somewhat blankly. All those years backing a musician many critics and fans consider the most naturally gifted..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Dancing About Architecture

Adios Antone; A wild and Willie Fourth.

"...With Antone's 25th anniversary kicking off this weekend (see Music Listings), there are those who thought maybe Clifford Antone's..."

July 7, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Four-Track Amusement

Furry Things

"......"

Feb. 28, 1997 Music Feature by Greg Beets

"Let Dusty Sing One!" ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill (1949-2021) and the Pursuit of the Perfect Note

Legendary Texas bassist died in his sleep Tuesday night

"...in different bands in Dallas,” Beard drawled at me backstage at the Alamodome on Dec. 7th, 2013, when I..."

July 29, 2021 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Gay Place

Partake in a plethora of politically progressive parties

"...Backstage: ZACH Theatre's Fall Fundraiser Go behind the curtain of..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Speaking of the Dead

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

"...I was a teenager. There was lots of trippy music on the jukebox and he always played "Truckin'." That..."

July 3, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Return to the Hipster Alamo

More Marc Maron: The comedian on WTF, SXSW, and the ATX

"...would like to be a fly on the wall backstage. So what’s the group dynamic been like between veterans..."

Sept. 18, 2014 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

ACL Interview: True Believers (Part I)

Reunited with blood fury and dedicated to Brent Grulke

"...For me it was exhilarating, watching the show with..."

Oct. 10, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Viper Moon

Jazz guitarist Slim Richey recovers

"...medical bills mount toward $50,000 after Medicare support, the music remains central. Jazz Grass Waltz..."

April 20, 2012 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

All Down the Line

Forget the Exile on Main St. reissue. Here's the 1972 Stones in all their cinematic glory, plus a 1981 bonus to make it a double feature.

"...Rolling Stones tour played at the original Alamo Drafthouse's Music Mondays in an honest to goodness celluloid print, all..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

After a Fashion

Stephen hobnobs with Cyndi Lauper, but not with Cher.

"...the winner receiving tickets to the concert and going backstage to meet Cher. Not being a major aficionado of..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

SXSW Saturday

"...producer Maggie Renzi, is having so much fun with music that she extended her stay through Friday... What talent-free..."

March 15, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Kids in Black

That innocuous-seeming crew of people listed beneath the actors in every program, who scurry around in black backstage and hover over the proceedings in the sound and light booth, may not be well-known to most theatregoers, but this silent, hidden army is all-powerful. Techies get almost no share in the glory, but they run the world, and here's how.

"...to the backstory. The people in black scurry around backstage, hover over the proceedings in the sound and light..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Thanks for the Memories

"...not know that I have worked for the Austin Music Awards show in one capacity or another for 17..."

March 5, 1999 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Dancing About Architecture

Sweaty-sniffing, Credential-pressing

"...plateful of acts scheduled to play the 1997-98 Austin Music Awards, Wednesday, March 18 at the Austin Music Hall..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Walser Keeps the Top Hand

"...turns a blind eye to the business side of music, though -- he's just changed management, going from T.J...."

Feb. 2, 1996 Music Column

The Funambulist: Giulia Millanta

Florentine transplant walks the singer-songwriter tightrope

"...practiced, to which she laughs, “I know, I’m crazy.” Music’s her passion, yet by her own admission, she comes..."

April 23, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts/Rick Springfield/George Jones/Devo

"...As South by Southwest 2011 ran the music industry version of the bulls of Pamplona through Downtown..."

April 1, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

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