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March 14, 1997 Music Review
The Mayor of Washington Boulevard
The first Beach Boys' solo album, Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue, washes back ashore after more than three decades
"...he's all smiles, with his new baby in a crushed-velvet stroller that probably costs as much as some cars...."
Aug. 1, 2008 Music Feature by Bill Bentley
1999-2000 Award Winners
"...14. "Come Down" by Ginger Doss for Velvet HammerPop1. Trish Murphy 2. George Devore & Roam..."
March 17, 2000 Music Feature
The Big Cheese
South by Southwest 1997
"...and his crew of six tore into one screaming blues-rock scorcher after another. The third guitarist, who alternated between..."
March 21, 1997 Music Feature
Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021
Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns
"...the rankings; RED indicates a brewery moved down; and BLUE indicates a new entry or no movement. Looking for..."
Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga
Spoon's Hot Thoughts Remodels the Locals' Art-Funk
Britt Daniel and Jim Eno talk about the rise of R&B in the band's sound
"...headlining tonight's alternative South by Southwest showcase at the Blue Flamingo. A drag bar no bigger than a walk-in..."
June 2, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall
Texas Craft Brewers Festival Debuts Beer List
The Texas-only beer celebration returns to Austin
"...local celebs and heavy collaborators Black Star Co-op and Blue Owl Brewing...."
Sept. 1, 2016 Food Post by Eric Puga
The Blue Moment: Miles Davis's 'Kind of Blue' and the Remaking of Modern Music
Miles Davis' Kind of Blue and everything after
"...The Blue Moment: Miles Davis's 'Kind of Blue' and the Remaking..."
June 11, 2010 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg
Fortunate Son
The Return of John Fogerty
"...in higher for 1997 than John Fogerty's new album, Blue Moon Swamp. EPMD are Back in Business, Bill Gates..."
Aug. 29, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Gray
New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week
What we’re listening to
"...me what I'm giving you." Following prior piano ballad "Velvet Noise," the local teen continues work with producer Matt..."
Sept. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin
Friday Sleepers
SXSW picks & sleepers
"...Hubbard, and Susan Gibson. His bold, rootsy debut, Plank (Blue Corn), came out last year. – David LynchCHRIS &..."
March 18, 2005 Music Feature
Short Cuts
Blue Mondays and a Gay Sunday
"...way, thanks to the fine folks over at the Blue Theater (916 Springdale) and local filmmakers Kyle Henry and..."
Jan. 18, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov
Miss Montana's Wedding Day
Third Place
"...Halliwell, Miss Montana 1999, in a red white and blue spangled bikini waving a lasso. "I hate that fucking..."
Sept. 17, 1999 Features Feature by Amanda Eyre Ward
Greg Beets/Alternative
"...10. Return of the Deejay (The Bomb) Christopher Gray/Blues 1. The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Roll of the Dice (BMG/Private)..."
Jan. 5, 1996 Music Feature
SXSW Music: Second List
243 + 171 = as many acts as the last two ATX fests combined
"...DJ Blue Hawaii (Montreal, Canada)..."
Nov. 18, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger
Austin Pride 2009
Event listings
"...evening of African-American spirituals, West African chant, and American blues featuring the transcendent brilliance of Hannibal Lokumbe, James Polk,..."
June 5, 2009 Features Feature
I See Dead People
The Black Angels conjure Austin's psychedelic renaissance
"...flashback through the darker recesses of rock & roll: Velvet Underground's confrontational drone, Love's harrowing psychedelia, and the distorted..."
May 9, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell
Heaven up Here
27 reason to further investigate the UK roster of bands at SXSW 2006
"...and their immaculately filthy We Are Catfish, a grimy, bluesy, Keith Richards-ain't-got-nothin'-on-us slab of survivalism set to a dirty..."
Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Marc Savlov
Not Fade Away
The 2004 / 05 Austin Music Awards. In a word, roots.
"...the balconies, because believe me, L.A.'s sold-out House of Blues was shakin' all over. It was something else, something..."
March 11, 2005 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez
Elegance Never Forgets
Jazz is certainly sensuous music, and a couple of finely fashioned drinks followed by a good meal could work wonders for lovers: Reed's Jazz and Supper Club has it all and offers a terrific spot for romance this Valentine's Day.
"...what must be thousands of yards of thick, red velvet drapery. Both in the upstairs restaurant and the downstairs..."
Feb. 14, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall
Time to Bounce
Rapping with Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, the funkiest Connecticut Yankees in King Arthur's Court
"...who actually played an instrument besides the tambourine. Following Velvet Underground drummer Maureen Tucker, and preceding Joan Jett and..."
Nov. 3, 2000 Music Feature by John G. La Briola
Ballistix, Unfadeable Young Guns, Ukalipthis, NOOK, Velvet/Velvet Patio
Thursday Night
"...Ballistix, Unfadeable Young Guns, Ukalipthis, NOOKVelvet/Velvet Patio Sometimes even hip-hop's four elements are no match..."
March 17, 2000 Music Review by Christopher Gray
Oscar by Oscar
"...of thong underpants, and Ms. Winslet glided through the velvet ropes a vision in pink satin. I predict something..."
March 20, 1998 Screens Column by Barbara Chisholm
Levitation Live Shot: David J
Bauhaus bassist delivers far more than mid-level rock stardom
"...rock star’s lifestyle, including the unrequited groupie desire of “Blue Eyes in the Green Room” (dubbed by one wag..."
Nov. 9, 2019 Music Post by Michael Toland
Guide to Austin Improv
The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown
"...Hideout's Improv Marathon, is the alter ego of the Blue High Machine Mid-Southern Wrestling Coalition's Bill Royal the Physical..."
Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
The Ballad of Alejandro Escovedo
Austin icon pulls off a marathon performance at the Moody
"...standing over a piece of cardboard with the word “blue” written on it. Even the rocking third set, kicking..."
Jan. 14, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
SXSW Film
Taste of SXSW Showcase
"...The Alamo Ritz kicks down the velvet rope and kicks open the doors to these four..."
March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones
ACL Fest Saturday Picks
"...11:45am, AT&T Blue Room stage..."
Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature
Hammer of the Gods
Scandinavia brings the lobster tail to SXSW 07
"...meditation; the cartoonish 22-Pistepirkko carves dreamy pop into the Velvet Underground; blond ivory-tickler Astrid Swan shakes down some redheaded..."
Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder
Nothing Here Has Any Real Value
Honorable mention
"...A typewriter. A collection of sherry glasses: reds, purples, blues, greens – some darkened with dust. Boxes of yellowed..."
