Shadowplay

Marching to the beat of Manikin's No Wave

"...space and stepping on toes. It's understandable. Summer in Austin brings out the more primal instincts in us all...."

July 17, 2009 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

The More You Learn About God, the Further Away from Him You Move

mewithoutYou frontman Aaron Weiss likes a good question, but finds some answers easier than others

"...Austin Chronicle: What’s your religious background?..."

June 15, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Legelines

Quickies from the Capitol

"...heart and lung disease rates, have faced the normal chorus of accusations (between hacking coughs and heart palpitations) of..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Black Cock

"...darkly beautiful three-part harmony, into a hellish and unstable chorus, at times approaching something between Mike Patton's screeching randomness..."

April 17, 2009 Music Review by Daniel Mee

Del Castillo

"...del Cielo," he's not kidding. Neither is this veteran Austin sextet. Its flamenco panache soothes the savage breast as..."

April 17, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Interviews

Primal Scream

"...moment, I thought the last time I'd been in Austin was in 1990 when Sire Records flew me down..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

T Bird & the Breaks

SXSW showcase reviews

"...Decemberists. The hype machine extends locally as well, with Austin's KUT helping break new bands. T Bird & the..."

March 20, 2009 Music Review by Doug Freeman

I Could Be So Happy

Heartless Bastards vocal quake Erika Wennerstrom moves The Mountain from Austin

"...with more piano and a little more experimentation. The chorus of its beautiful opening song, "Into the Open," blows..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Inauguration Day, Scholz Style

Snapshots from the watch party at Scholz Garten this morning: Texans for Obama, Travis County Dems speak

"...Austin's role in the elevation of President Barack Obama has..."

Jan. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Jim Gaffigan

Pack up the kids: Comedian Jim Gaffigan is back, taping his Austin shows for cable

"...a high-pitched susurrus that serves as a clever Greek chorus or an ongoing audience critique, allowing the comic to..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

TV Eye

Hulu, Sling, YouTube, the DVR – it's the age of the hybrid viewer

"...don't want that information to be filtered through a chorus of talking heads. By watching it in its unadulterated..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Election Wrap: Building a New House?

Texas Dems see a bright light at the end of a long, dark tunnel

"...that Bastrop is increasingly in the commuter belt for Austin. "Bastrop is trending towards being Democrat because of a..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

7 and 7 Is

7 and 7 Is

"...vinyl should be. This uncouth local quartet, part of Austin's Super Secret Records family, traffics in unceremonious garage punk,..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Review by Daniel Mee

Sophie's Choice: You Were Expecting Mamet Mia!?

The gayest portrayal of heterosexuality. EVER?

"...6. Trios and Greek Choruses. Sure, they're cheesy devices and used quite inconsistently throughout,..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Tomorrow, the World

Craig Hella Johnson's company of voices has long been world-class; now the world is hearing it

"...ago, Conspirare began to garner serious national attention, receiving Chorus America's prestigious Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence and..."

June 20, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Verdi's Greatest Opera

"...Conspirare Symphonic Choir, the Victoria Bach Festival Orch-estra and Chorus, the Texas State Univer-sity Chorale, and four powerhouse soloists:..."

June 20, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

My Morning Jacket

"...At last year's Austin City Limits Music Festival, My Morning Jacket bent bizarre..."

June 20, 2008 Music Review by Doug Freeman

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Austin Playhouse's production of this early Sondheim musical features some strong work, but it also feels dated and safe

"...Now, let's be clear: Austin Playhouse attracts one sort of demographic – an older,..."

June 13, 2008 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Carmen

Austin Lyric Opera’s debut in the Long Center serves Bizet’s classic in a clear, uncluttered way that satisfies

"...a moment that Buckley and the musicians of the Austin Lyric Opera orchestra – and no doubt all the..."

April 25, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

UT Department of Theatre & Dance: Gotta sing! Gotta dance!

The new Musical Theatre Pilot Project aims to prepare UT undergrads for belting for Broadway

"...seek entertainment of the musical theatre variety in the Austin area, you probably go to Zach Theatre. Or to..."

April 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Dem Convention: Turning Texas blue

Travis County Dems have the spirit, yes they do!

"...well. I haven't seen any fistfights," said Rich Bailey, Austin Mayor Will Wynn's chief of staff and TCDP committee..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Bobby Whitlock & CoCo Carmel

Saturday

"...delivery pledge the title track, singers entwined at the chorus never to unclinch. Equally hewn comes "Dice of God,"..."

March 14, 2008 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

The Ape-Shits

Beerland, Feb. 15

"...in the manic, disheveled energy of its debut on Austin imprint Super Secret Records, La Pollution Culturelle. Celebrating its..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

'Counting Water'

Third-Place Winner

"...like I'm screaming, like when we're singing the Hallelujah chorus in choir practice, but really, there's no sound. Trying..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Books Feature by Carolyn Lindell

Austin Collins

"...Austin CollinsRoses Are Black (Fat Caddy)..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Music Review by Doug Freeman

I Dream a World

A program designed for Conspirare to flex its muscles and show off its versatility, which it did with great success

"...first act with this big, bold spiritual, which the chorus sang with much joy. In the final verse, three..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Jake Foster In Memoriam

The production manager for the choral group Conspirare has died

"...Santa Fe Desert Chorale; managing director of Houston Masterworks Chorus; and executive director of the Princeton Singers and an..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Wincing the Year Away

2007: Bad year for albums (Raoul), a prize-winning 365 for the iPod (Audra Schroeder, Christmas recipient of the same).

"...Many of them here in Austin even...."

Jan. 4, 2008 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Top 10 City Council Moments

"...formula back in August: "Betty Dunkerley told the States­man Austin needs a 'magician,' while some lobbyist or another said..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Celtic Christmas at the Cathedral

This showcase of a variety of Christmas traditions in Celtic history made for a most festive night

"...The spirit behind Austin's annual Celtic Christmas at the Cathedral is perhaps best..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

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