Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Oliver Tree, Christian McBride, Beach House, Daniel Fears, Kydd Jones, and more recommended shows

"...historic (Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Rollins, Chick Corea) and modern (Brian Blade, Kenny Garrett, singer/spouse Melissa Walker), the soon-to-be half-century-old..."

March 25, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...upcoming TV shows, including producer Ava DuVarenay's adaptation of Brian Wood's critically acclaimed DMZ for HBO, and the long-awaited..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"..."Or early Brian Eno records," interjects Wood, 28, also the bassist for..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's Violet

In this moving production, a young woman learns the nature of true beauty and true love

"...her cheek met the business end of an axe blade, and the resulting scar has been the target of..."

April 20, 2018 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Fantastic Fest Fills the Card

Massive list includes closing night film

"...his long-awaited 100th film, his live-action adaptation of manga Blade of the Immortal, he's seemingly packing a second treat..."

Sept. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

West Austin Studio Tour 2016

"...Blade Icosahedron by Gabriel Frampton at the Austin Public Library's..."

May 16, 2016 Photo Gallery

Thursday SXSW Picks

"...and dance beats has earned patronage from peers the Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Black Angels, knocking out an..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Guitar Pedals

Gas prices are down, so the boutique guitar pedal boom is up

"...word if this then inspired one Dave Davies to razor-blade his cheap practice amp's speakers to power the Kinks'..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

MondoCon Unleashes Loaded Lineup

Just shut up and take our money!

"...from Raiders of the Lost Ark to The Matrix, Blade 2, and Dredd 3D...."

Aug. 21, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

More Gore From Housecore Horror

New film fest adds more classics plus a locally lensed premiere

"...veteran TV makeup FX master Ryan Nicholson (The X-Files, Blade.) Mitchell said, "That's where he makes his money, and..."

Sept. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Wednesday Picks and Sleepers

"...scores, as the makers of Quest of Persia: Nader's Blade and Garshasp can attest. – Greg Beets MACKLEMORE &..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Old Friends/Bookends

Sex, drugs, and rock & roll. And books.

"..."Do you have Blade Runner in paperback?" a customer quietly inquired one day...."

Dec. 7, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Going Places

By merging technology and old-school community-building, Heyride just may revolutionize how you get from here to there

"...the early evening when I get a notification that Brian R. is looking for a ride from East Seventh..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

Fantastic Fest Is Here To Bash Your Brains In

Shock, schlock, and awe at America's premier genre fest

"...first year was the first time I saw No Blade of Grass, which is looking more and more like..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Full-Gore Press

Mind the viscera: Austin's horror filmmaking scene is exploding

"...and Barry Wernick; a potential 13-episode series based on Brian McGreevy's buzzed-about forthcoming genre novel Hemlock Grove, to be..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Daniel Lanois' Black Dub

"...really let up, except for a segment between drummer Brian Blade and Lanois on pedal steel that was unfocused..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Black Dub

"...Chris Whitley, and the adventurous rhythm section of drummer Brian Blade and bassist Daryl Johnson. Dub, a dreamy form..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Lists

SXSW groupings: Metal, Austin jazz, Polish acts, plus everything else

"...to the Velvet Underground or a rip-off of the Brian Jonestown Massacre? Answer: Yes. Same goes for the music...."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...of black hole guitar. Bowing in 2008 on Metal Blade with Quiet Earth, which chugs riffs like the Vancouver..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Off the Record

Ashes to ashes: drying off and winding down after Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...Sword brought the fury of biblical proportions, sharpening its blade and thickening its deep Texas swagger with its new..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Brian Blade

Soul stirrers

"...Brian BladeMama Rosa (Verve Forecast)..."

June 5, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Five Peace Band

Chick Corea & John McLaughlin's all-star Five Peace Band lands at Bass Concert Hall Thursday, April 2

"...Christian McBride and one of the best drummers alive, Brian Blade, the Five Peace Band come armed to the..."

March 31, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...be a deadly bomb. Cast: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce (US Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Derek Jarman Collection

Witness Derek Jarman's powerful use of spectacle – it's no wonder everyone steals from him

"...it's been awhile, Derek Jarman's debut feature, the Latin-language, Brian Eno-scored saint's legend Sebastiane, arrives almost like a box..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Five Science-Fiction Authors to Scan Darkly

ST 37 captain Scott Telles pulls five notables off the SF bookshelf.

"...If you've seen Blade Runner, Total Recall, or any of the other films..."

July 25, 2008 Music Feature by S.L. Telles

Daniel Lanois

Friday

"...fretwork and the equally virtuosic drumming of legendary jazzman Brian Blade. The two opened with the 10-minute jam of..."

March 21, 2008 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Naked City

"...'02, stood down. Her replacement? The governor's general counsel, Brian Newby. Finally, the director of administration services, Donna White,..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

O, verily, thou needest not a dictionary

"...Jefferson's version as he redacted it with a razor blade to remove miracles and such) was printed by order..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Tim Ries

Record review

"...Scofield and Bill Frisell, pianist Bill Charlap, and drummer Brian Blade, to name a few. Sadly, what looks promising..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Thursday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...who works with Peter Rowan & Tony Rice; guitarists Brian Smith and Geoff Union – mix originals with Neil..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

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