Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...unspeakable horrors. Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Álvaro Morte, Dora Romano, Benedetta Porcaroli, Giorgio Colangeli, Simona Tabasco (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A.L. West at a Bookstore, and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Stop by Stalefish’s album release or Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap

"...state, tops 'em all. Local acolytes Brandon Luedtke, Claudia Gibson, Cory Reinisch, Graham Weber, Graham Wilkinson, Nichole Wagner, and..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...headphone-melting beat tapes. Austin luminaries Shelly Knicks, Norman Ba$e, Ben Buck, and Dub Equis make the scene.  – Kevin..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...non-profit B. Iden Payne Awards Council, are named after Ben Iden Payne, the English actor, director, and teacher whose..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Director: Kestrin Pantera, Screenwriters: Michael Tennant, Britt Rentschler, Charlotte Ubben, Producers: Katya Alexander, Britt Rentschler, Charlotte Ubben, Michael Tennant..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Listen to This: Kelley Mickwee goes “Boomtown To Bust”

Single commences a series of duets with Dan Dyer

"...Pretend (We’re Holding Hands).” Both songs were co-written with Ben Jones and Mickwee brought in Dan Dyer to duet..."

Sept. 29, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

TC Superstar, Swass Night, Tune-Yards, and more recommended shows

"...ensemble, psychically locked with primo bassist Sam Pankey, while Ben Dubois uncorks liquid leads on his Gibson SG and..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...• Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Streamlytics, Angela Benton • Entrepreneur and Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson..."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...part of an annual tradition as movie mockers Doug Benson and Master Pancake undertake their annual St. Patrick's Day..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...her mother live in a community inhabiting the tunnels beneath New York City, when a sudden police eviction forces..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TexARTS’ Little Shop of Horrors

This production of the horror comedy musical makes watching inept humans get devoured by an alien plant just a damn good time

"...sweeps up at the flower shop of Mr. Mushnik (Ben Gibson) alongside down-on-her-luck Audrey (Leigh Sauvageau). They all live..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Ben Kweller Stares Death in the Face

“Heart Attack Kid” practices optimism after near-fatal incident

"...In 2013, Ben Kweller and his family missed their doom by 15..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Playhouse's The Mystery of Edwin Drood

This musical production makes for an effervescent alternative to that other Dickens holiday show

"...Meanwhile, Samuel Knowlton as the ever-tipsy gravedigger Durdles and Ben Gibson as his clueless sidekick Deputy add another layer..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Arts Review by Bob Abelman

4am With a Head Full of Whiskey

Ethan Hawke and Ben Dickey's late-night daydream

"...Ethan Hawke looks across the stage at the Gibson Guitar Showroom at Ben Dickey and smiles. He just..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...garage defined 2015 debut Watermelon Summer. – Alejandra Ramirez Ben Aqua..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...relationship. Cast: Lauren Lapkus, Nick Rutherford, Lucy Hale, Beck Bennett, Dree Hemingway, Beverly D'Angelo, John Kapelos, Maya Kazan, Darrell..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Lone Star Zine Fest Rounds Up Local Mini-Mags

Artful publications will be on display and for sale at Cheer Up Charlies

"...Ben Snakepit..."

June 8, 2017 Arts Post by Rachel Rascoe

PWR BTTM Will Not Play Austin

Queer punk duo faces erasure in light of sexual assault allegations

"...post on a closed Facebook group) accusing lead singer Ben Hopkins of sexual assault went viral. The dam was..."

May 19, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...and mosh pits. Inside a dingy garage convulsed by Gibson SGs and overthrowing drum kits, their wall of distortion..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Music: Ben Ballinger

Disheveled local proves in-control lyrically

"...Ben Ballinger’s songs hit like a hangover. They spill out..."

March 16, 2016 SXSW Post by Doug Freeman

Residual Kid’s Major Label Premiere

Austin trio’s new video teases their Sire Records debut

"...binging on big guitars and the crushing complexity of Ben Redman’s drumming. The “Scentless Princess” clip, directed by Joshua..."

March 14, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Tuesday SXSW Showcases

First night hangs – showcases!

"...Nine Mile RecordsMaggie Mae's Gibson Room..."

March 11, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Ride Along 2

Ice Cube and Kevin Hart partner again as mismatched cops

"...Tim Story. Starring: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt, Olivia Munn, Tika Sumpter, Sherri Shepherd and Bruce..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Music: Second Band List of 2016

Tommy Stinson, Thee Oh Sees, Mercury Rev, and 212 more

"...rare trip to the States. So does Gotye collaborator Ben Abraham from Australia. If a Japanese-Americana band (Pirates Canoe)..."

Nov. 17, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: James Petralli's Constant Bop

Has White Denim become Bop English? Which festival might relocate to the new superstage at Circuit of the Americas? Is LBJ turning over in eternity over the Beatles exhibit at his library? That and other Q&As in this week's music news.

"...marvel: the first public appearance of Lennon's favored jumbo Gibson acoustic. The guitar disappeared in 1963 and remained M.I.A...."

June 12, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Scott Christopherson’s Peace Officer, while in the Visions category, Ben Powell sets sail with Barge, about tugboat workers, and..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Tuesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW blurbing

"...7 Patio; Thu., Continental Club, 8pm; Fri., Maggie Mae's Gibson Room, 8pm When not busy with their regular gig..."

March 7, 2014 Music Feature

Playback: The King of Hip-Hop

MLK Day, ready-made for hip-hop, plus Fun Fun Fun Fest lands back at Auditorium Shores, and RIP Will Indian

"...preserve what hearing she has in one ear. A benefit for the blues, Americana, and bluegrass singer, who fronted..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: T for Texas, T for Starlings, TN

Double dulcimer reunion and other musical Thanksgiving

"...called Black Fret seeks to build an endowment to benefit local musicians. Next year, its members will select 10..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Wednesday Picks and Sleepers

"...genres into dirty blues and beats. – Abby Johnston BEN SOLLEE..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

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