Birth of Western Swing, Death of Milton Brown

Chapter excerpt from the new book by ATX music historians Michael Corcoran and Tim Kerr spotlights the debt that the kings of country swing, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, owed to Texan Milton Brown and his Musical Brownies

"...of Thirties folk singers; Forties R&B piano greats Charles Brown and Amos Milburn; Fifties Austin label Domino Records; and..."

March 27, 2020 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Mrs. Brown

"...we've come to expect from Brit costume drama, Mrs. Brown dramatizes the 20-year friendship between Queen Victoria (Dench) and..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Brown Makes It Official

Former Dem County Chair Announces Run for Judge

"...Threadgills crowd, former Travis County Democratic Party Chair Andy Brown formally announced his candidacy for county judge – officially..."

June 8, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Andy Brown and the Bold-Faced Names

County Judge candidate garners major endorsements

"...political rally Thursday night, Travis County judge candidate Andy Brown announced several high-profile endorsements before an enthusiastic crowd...."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Texas Book Festival: Nicky Drayden and Chris Brown

The Austin authors explore new frontiers in science fiction

"...really about the present. Austin-based science fiction authors Chris Brown and Nicky Drayden will both tell you that...."

Oct. 22, 2019 Arts Post by Elizabeth Cobbe

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C

Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates

"...The Democratic candidates for Travis County judge – Andy Brown and Sarah Eckhardt – met Monday evening in a..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Mr. Brown Will Come to Town

Comic-book creator Jeffrey Brown is a featured guest at this year's Staple! The Independent Media Expo

"...however; we're going to focus our energies on Jeffrey Brown...."

March 6, 2009 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Dan Brown Created Neo-Noir Your Lucky Day

Director and his star and composer on the twisty thriller

"...a lot of hurry up and wait. For Dan Brown, writer and director of twisted crime thriller Your Lucky..."

Nov. 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crime Month: Encyclopedia Brown

Can you solve our fondness for Idaville's favorite sleuth?

"...paperbacks checked out from the library of the Encyclopedia Brown series, written primarily by Donald J. Sobol, beginning in..."

July 3, 2019 Arts Post by Laura Jones

Shout OUT: Shane Brown

These are the people in our gayborhood: Gaymer geek

"...Name: Shane Brown Status: Austin, TX, Originally OR. ID: Gay Queerly Quotable:..."

March 13, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

Brown Sugar

"...E. Tresvant, Mos Def, Boris Kodjoe and Queen Latifah. Brown Sugar's opening credits play out to the Roots' “Act..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Jackie Brown

Based on Elmore Leonard's novel Rum Punch, this is a fairly straight-ahead, Seventies-styled caper film.

"...the queen of Seventies blaxploitation films, Pam Grier (Foxy Brown, Coffy) as well as Robert Forster (who, like it..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

New York Times Bestselling Author Brené Brown to Speak at UT Austin

Limited tickets available to the public for Oct. 29 event

"...Brené Brown and the Center for Sports Leadership & Innovation are..."

Sept. 18, 2019 Arts Post by Alyssa Quiles

Danny Brown: All Grown Up

Detroit MC kicked a chronological power hour Sunday

"...Danny Brown released a new album less than a month ago,..."

Oct. 24, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Brown vs. Eckhardt vs. … McCombs? {Update}

Eckhardt push-poll implies Red McCombs "big supporter" of Andy Brown

"...a couple of substantive questions – both implying that Brown is somehow in bed with Circuit of the Americas..."

Jan. 18, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Sing a Song for Mack Brown

Texas' 30-7 loss to Oregon spoils longtime coach's sendoff

"...12 titles, and a national championship later, the Mack Brown era came to end on Monday night in San..."

Dec. 31, 2013 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

Love, Sex & Money: Helen Gurley Brown

Thanks, from one “mouseburger” to another

"...the Runaways, Chrissie Hynde, and Deborah Harry. Helen Gurley Brown, who died Monday, preceded them not in music but..."

Aug. 14, 2012 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Imposters Take Toll On Me and Mack Brown

"...You’ll recognize me at Mack Brown’s Monday morning press conference as the reporter sucking on..."

Sept. 4, 2007 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Austinite Danny Brown Announces In-Store Signing at End of an Ear

On Saturday, the Detroit transplant sells new LP Quaranta

"...around-the-block line this Saturday, Jan. 20, here’s why: Danny Brown will be there signing records...."

Jan. 18, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

ACL Review: Danny Brown

Detroit rapper reigns over the mosh pit

"...pit.” This, clearly, constituted a first-timer at a Danny Brown show...."

Oct. 9, 2017 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Case Still Open, Brown Still 'Prime Suspect'

APD still investigating Esme Barrera's murder

"...Although no DNA evidence links James Loren Brown to the murder early on New Year's Day of..."

April 6, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Brown Bunny

Vincent Gallo's notorious film turns out to be an anti-action road trip that has the feeling of a fever dream.

"...Alain Delon/Marianne Faithful vehicle Girl on a Motorcycle, The Brown Bunny is, on the face of it, an existential..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Music News: Arthur Brown Cancels Performance After New Zealand Mosque Shooter Plays “Fire”

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown will not play at Waterloo Records today

"...Arthur Brown has cancelled today’s performance at Waterloo Records out of..."

March 17, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Coach Brown to Case: We're Not In Kansas Anymore

David Ash named starter against Texas Tech Saturday

"...The Wizard of Obvious, Texas head coach Mack Brown, has tapped his rose-colored Nike slippers together and said,..."

Oct. 30, 2012 Sports Post by Michael Corcoran

Harry Brown

Michael Caine gets his Charles Bronson on in this British vigilante drama.

"...police to curb the menace. As the titular Harry Brown, Caine is the only reason to see this movie,..."

May 14, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mack Brown: Mr. Nice Guy or a Winner Lusting for Blood?

"...The turning point was when Mack Brown got red-faced raving mad. His cheeks puffed up as..."

Nov. 6, 2007 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Panel Recap: Linda Perry & Kerry Brown

Indie label ethos from two major hitmakers

"...at the Austin Convention Center with longtime producer Kerry Brown littered zinging one-liners from the big-shot industry vets, even..."

March 16, 2018 SXSW Post by Libby Webster

Eckhardt, Brown Approach Campaign

Race to replace Travis County judge begins to take shape

"...her candidacy; meanwhile, Travis County Democratic Party Chair Andy Brown announced his resignation in order to explore "new opportunities."..."

May 1, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Filly Brown

A young, Latina hip-hop artist gets a shot at a record contract only if she is willing to compromise her ideals.

"...Filly Brown has an unusual pedigree. It premiered at Sundance. Appropriately,..."

April 26, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Bob Stoops Is on Line 3! Mack Brown Is on Hold …

Joe O'Connell has an (imaginary) talk with OU's Bob Stoops

"...are again. The big week. Tell me, is Mack Brown shaking? Has he got that little nervous smirk on?..."

Oct. 7, 2008 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

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