Guitar Nerding With Chris Pérez

Selena lead man and Grammy-winning rock artist talks gear

"...Chris Pérez is more than just cool rock riffs..."

April 9, 2015 Music Post by Kate X Messer

The Sun Also Rises

Out of tragedy blooms East Cameron Folkcore.

"...project of coping and survival has become one of Austin's most vital acts, giving voice to a frustrated generation..."

April 3, 2015 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The Ascent of Mandolin

The next step in Avi Avital's mission to convert the world to mandolin: Vivaldi

"...Austin Chronicle: Many of your projects have involved commissions of..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Natalie Zeldin

At Last, a Grammy for Conspirare

CD of Russian music earns Austin choral ensemble its first win

"...but this one was especially so, coming after the Austin-based professional choir had been five times a bridesmaid and..."

Feb. 10, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Changelings

The Vortex's staging of Reina Hardy's magical new play, Changelings, casts a uniquely compelling spell

"...already tell, Hardy's script is anything but run-of-the-mill; combining Austin with Fairyland, beautiful prose with Shakespearean-sounding verse, and the..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Midge Ure Completely Solo

Synth-pop Scot on DIY, Band Aid 30, and Ian McLagan

"...Austin Chronicle: Fragile, your first new album in a decade,..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Arctic Monkeys Give Cedar Park Center the F Sharp

UK rockers remain twisted and deranged

"...A quarter after 9pm, the crowd surged forward, greeting..."

Oct. 29, 2014 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

Who Follows Barksdale?

AISD at-large seat draws five contenders

"...With all the energy generated by Austin's first City Council election under single-member districts, it's easy..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eyes on the Prize

Thai-Kun is another Qui winner

"...deny that Qui is one of the reasons why Austin food continues to be relevant. The long lines at..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

"George Herms and Sarah Bancroft: LOVE George Herms"

Rhythm and tone take center stage at residence-based gallery Testsite

"...of five collages in the entryway serves as a chorus that's repeated by two similar groupings further into the..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Arts Review by Seth Orion Schwaiger

The Mole People

"...As the name implies, Austin's Mole People haven't tunneled up into the light of..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

Aimee Mann & Ted Leo: The Both

Likely/unlikely collaboration might even yield a musical

"...Ted Leo and Aimee Mann demonstrate a natural rapport..."

Aug. 13, 2014 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Flesh Lights

7 & 7 Is

"...this two-tune 7-inch of beer-soaked live favorites recorded by Austin expat Mike Vasquez in his Oregon studio. Side A..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Subverting the Code

New AFS series showcases Barbara Stanwyck at her most sly and seductive

"...Around this time last year, the Austin Film Society programmed a short series devoted to early,..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Lysistrata

The performance of this ancient Greek comedy is inconsistent, but the experience around it makes it worth a visit

"...lake, which can be a pretty enticing mixture for Austin theatregoers...."

July 18, 2014 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

'La Femme Bohème'

Puccini's Bohemians get an all-gal makeover

"...be doing so in a totally new way in Austin this weekend. In a production conceived by local mezzo..."

June 20, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Margaret Moser Plaza

"...Margaret Moser Plaza – right next door to the Austin Music Hall...."

May 16, 2014 Photo Gallery

The Good Eye: Swimming While Fat

Does this swimsuit make me look fat? I hope so.

"...who blogs about plus-size fashion and body acceptance at Austin Slave to Fashion, that's all changing faster than you..."

May 16, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

Old Settler’s Music Festival: Thursday

Camping, pickin’, and carrying on at the Fest’s first day

"...playfully executing the iconic triplet notes that begin the chorus. It proved a calming soundtrack for my clumsily tangling..."

April 11, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

First Listen: Sweet Spirit

Gripping demo from members of A Giant Dog & Bobby Jealousy

"...dearly departed heavy pop eccentrics Bobby Jealousy and still-fierce Austin punk quintet A Giant Dog, had dropped off the..."

April 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

He Ain't Heavy; He's My Blood Brother

AFS Doc Nights takes a trip to India for the next in its series

"...Over the predominant chorus of unqualified hosannas, some in the press have criticized..."

April 4, 2014 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Atash

"...roots that span the continents. What makes the nine-person Austin ensemble's ambitious musicality truly transformative is its dedication to..."

April 4, 2014 Music Review by Greg Beets

'The Gospel at Colonus'

After 17 years, Zach Theatre revives this spirited mix of soulful music and Greek tragedy

"...narrated by a preacher with the commentary of the chorus sung by a choir. Telson and Breuer not only..."

March 28, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cats

Georgetown Palace Theater delivers the spectacle of this feline musical, and admirably

"...CatsGeorgetown Palace Theater, 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown, 512/869-7469 www.georgetownpalace.com Through March 23 Running time..."

March 21, 2014 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

SXSW Friday Interviews

Spotlighting Texas at SXSW TGIF

"...a bartender when she was tapped to write the chorus for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Same Love," an anthem..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Sweeney Todd

Stephen Sondheim's tale of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street gets a playful, minimalist revival at UT

"...as well; the power and drama that the 25-member chorus brought to the tale was undercut by their portrayal..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Scott H. Biram: No Regrets/Yes Regrets

Q&A about gritty bluesman’s new ‘Nothin’ But Blood’

"...In his South Austin backyard, Biram and I, friends from touring together, discussed..."

Feb. 4, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Los Lonely Boys

"...today. The San Angelo trio of siblings ripped through Austin's club scene early this millennium with electrifying performances equaled..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Bad Lovers

"...Austin's Bad Lovers throw on fringe jackets and tap a..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

OBN III's

"...stale smoke in a plastic bong. The greasy-haired locals' chorus-heavy oldies rumble, reminiscent of the Ramones' "I Wanna Be..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

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