ACL Interview: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Your basic sweaty rock & roll revival

"...been a long time since we heard the primal blues-punk of the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Why? For one,..."

Oct. 2, 2013 Music Post by Tim Stegall

The Chili Dog Fest Caps SXSW Local Style

Impressive lineup of musicians to benefit Central Texas Food Bank

"...In its ninth year, the Chili Dog Fest serves as a gathering for local musicians and..."

March 15, 2018 Music Post by Mark Fagan

Poi Dog Pondering Laughs, Talks Story, and Plays Like There’s No Tomorrow

Bassist Bruce Hughes relishes a family reunion of sorts

"...caution. This weekend, he’s the bottom line with Poi Dog Pondering at the Continental Club...."

Feb. 14, 2014 Music Post by Margaret Moser

A Giant Dog Rewrites the Bible

Locals cover Arcade Fire’s entire Neon Bible LP

"...Well and the Lighthouse” already sounds like A Giant Dog song: the propulsive, power-chord rhythm, the no-turning-back lyricism, the..."

Sept. 19, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Austin Chronicle Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party Revives Hotel Vegas on Friday of SXSW

Quad doses of Kydd Jones, Being Dead, Rattlesnake Milk, & Urban Heat

"...bloody marys) during our eighth Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party...."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Kriss Conklin

Dog Days: The Chronicle’s Hair of the Three-Legged Dog Day Party Reminds Us That Music is Mankind’s Best Friend

Yard Act, Surfbort, and hometown vibes at Hotel Vegas

"...that the annual Austin Chronicle Hair of the Three-Legged Dog party is one of the best...."

March 19, 2022 SXSW Post by Gary Lindsey

Introducing Blues Burner Jackie Venson

Classically-trained local pianist wrestles electric guitars

"...Back from a European tour, blueswoman Jackie Venson returns to local stages this Sunday at..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Got the Dog in Me

David Kimbrough, Jr., in the name of the father

"...Jr. cut his Fat Possum debut I Got the Dog in Me under the alias of David Malone to..."

July 29, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Red Temple Prayer (Two Headed Dog)

A Valentine's Day mix for KOOP

"...With Peppy's funding campaign titled #TwoHeadedDog it circled back to my KOOP mix because that's..."

Feb. 14, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

ACL Interview: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

7:30pm, Zilker Tent stage

"...didn't play at all," says Jon Spencer, explaining his Blues Explosion's recently broken absence. "But it's been eight years..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Bad Eye Blues

"...by Neal Barrett, Jr. Bad Eye Blues, (Kensington, $22 hard) Neal Barrett, Jr.'s latest mystery-crime romp,..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Books Feature by Neal Barrett Jr

Cure the Post-Holiday Blues with Austin Free Week

Not ready for festivities to end? These are bound to lift your spirits.

"...Pooneh's Birthday Party ft. A Giant Dog, Annabelle Chairlegs, Batty JR, Party Wizard, Sounds Del Mar..."

Jan. 3, 2017 Events Post by Thomas Danh

North Central Blues

APD's new North Central Area Command force is bringing community policing to blighted north central neighborhoods

"...cluck out a cacophonous song, and a small shaggy dog crosses the street to retrieve a rib bone from..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Dog' Has Its Day

Pro Arts Collective premieres Suzan-Lori Parks' breakthrough drama Topdog / Underdog.

"...Then came Topdog/Underdog. With this story of two brothers, Lincoln and Booth,..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Public Notice: Dog Week of Summer

"...at the bottom. This week, in keeping with the "dog days" cover story theme we've got going, I figured..."

July 17, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Last Week in Live Music: A Giant Dog, Big Head Todd, Carrie Fussell, and More

"...from last week's local shows. Pictured here: A Giant Dog house show on May 21, 2021..."

May 24, 2021 Photo Gallery

SXSW Day Party: Hair of the Three-Legged Dog

‘Chronicle’ books another winner

"...and Dr. Dre. Inside just before, Churchwood’s slinky, Gothic blues made perfect sense in the darkened alcove usually occupied..."

March 13, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Council: Dem Ol' Railroad Blues

City takes on Project Connect but punts on Auditorium Shores

"...several weeks over the proposed shrinking of the off-leash dog park area, we might see an evening discussion (with..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Talking SXSW Blues

With Bloodshot Records' Nan Warshaw

"...panel in 1997. Their day parties at the Yard Dog Gallery on South Congress have always been required attendance,..."

Feb. 18, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Page Two: Workingman's Blues

The real history of labor and union organizing is ignored and largely unknown

"...factory guards. Jan. 25: The Supreme Court upholds "yellow dog" contracts, which forbid membership in labor unions...."

Dec. 26, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Black Dog Blues: WilCo Shelter Flap Goes National

Before sending it out, perhaps the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter brass should have read aloud its press release advertising “Black is Beautiful” week

"..."a discounted adoption fee of $25 for all black dogs or cats from June 14 to 20, 2008." If..."

June 12, 2008 News Post by Patricia J. Ruland

Who Let the Dogs Out?

A playlist for the dog days of summer

"..."Atomic Dog," George Clinton..."

July 17, 2015 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Chili Cold Blood Loves You!

Black & blues cowboy metal

"...history died with him. Widely credited with introducing Delta blues to generation ADD, Burnside's influence was both more subtle..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

The Scene Is Gone But Not Forgotten

The Evolution of Austin's White Blues

"...a number of Antone's aficionados -- that the white blues scene that gave Austin its reputation as a blues..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Feature

Black Snake Moan

Like a steady 12-bar blues progression, Black Snake Moan lays down a groove and works the chords over and over 'til they're all spent.

"...Kim Richards and Adriane Lenox. Like a steady 12-bar blues progression, Black Snake Moan (the title of a Blind..."

March 2, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lightning in a Bottle

Ostensibly a record of one mighty blues show, this film goes beyond the tag of concert film and achieves something more: a living history lesson, tracing the evolving sound of the blues.

"...go, this is heady stuff, full immersion in the blues bath via a February 2003 megaconcert at Radio City..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

How to Train Your Dragon 2

You'll want a dragon of your own after seeing this animated sequel that surpasses the original.

"...a startlement and a seduction. Sequels usually spell the blues, or the blahs, but this one defies expectations yet..."

June 13, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Blues 101

Blues 101

"...Anyone who thinks blues appreciation means reverence and solemnity needs a dose of..."

May 30, 2003 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Dark Blue

"...excessive deadly force whenever the wind blows or a dog barks, although it’s been apparent for the preceding 90..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Eyes Wide Shut

Kubrick's final work gets sexual

"...granular stock to the brilliant, burnished ambers and frosty blues that make up the film's palette. If this film..."

July 16, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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