Point Austin: Dear Occupant

Austin welcomes all newcomers – but we don't know where to put them

"...to the neighborhoods, rather looking for a quick, rent-raising buck. Opponents described the proposal as discriminatory against students or..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Playback: Dialing In Birdlegg

Birdleggs, Strange Boys, Moonpies, Ed Hall / Gorch Fock / Brown Whörnet, and other weirdness

"...Compared to those two, Birdlegg's a young buck, but his exuberant, soulful playing extends the history of..."

July 19, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

OTR attends Fun Fun Fun Fest, packs things, and moves to the Cloud

"...assortment of such oddities: members of Odd Future getting bucked from the mechanical bull, then going buck wild on..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...“The Great Buck Howard” (USA, 87 min.) Writer/Director: Sean McGinly Cast: Colin..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Thursday Sleepers

"...Daughter of famed jazz saxophonist/composer Henry Threadgill and choreographer/dancer Christina Jones, this NYC singer's two highly acclaimed albums, 2004's..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Fortunate Son

Bass player to the stars, past and present, Mark Andes

"...falling into the arena of supernova commercial wonders like Christopher Cross. Others are forever worshipped by collectors and guitar..."

May 19, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...Dave Ranson, Classie Ballou, Roy Head, Archie Bell, Lil Buck Sinegal, and the St. Martin Horns with Dickie Landry,..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Chris Brokaw..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Postmarks

"...It's not easy to buck a neighborhood position, especially with the City Council we..."

June 20, 2003 Column

The Cheese Stands Alone

Cheese, in all of its artisanal, aromatic glory, takes its rightful place at Austin's tables.

"...shipping costs and get more bang for their cheese buck, Shawn Cirkiel, Robert Barker, and Emilia's chef Chris Lanier..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...out on the street if they could make a buck off it...."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column

Better Than Nothing

Documentarian Ken Burns' takes on Jazz -- and loses.

"...writing about jazz; others, like Negro League baseball great Buck O'Neil and actor Ossie Davis, also offer their views...."

Jan. 12, 2001 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

A Room With a View

Steve Wertheimer prepares to open a second Continental Club -- in Houston.

"...through town -- the guy played with Monk, for chrissake, and he plays here. After any Austin City Limits..."

May 26, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...Sixties pop influences along with their familiar hats-off to Buck Owens. It's country music with an edge, combining influences,..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...the case of All the Rage, that means that Christopher - a slick, oversexed attorney - finally finds true..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...the unspeakable is again the everyday. (AFS: 7/22) -- Chris Walters..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Austin, California?

The West Coast Goes to the Southwest

"...mercenaries coming here who would move anywhere for a buck. I have heard stories of people having a lot..."

June 30, 1995 News Feature

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...Nico de Gallo. Keep cash in pocket for the nine-buck cover charge, and remember the Boyz Insta post promise:..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Blues on the Green, Texas punk tales, and more recommended local shows

"...of Texas punk. Synchronously, he and Big Boys bassist Chris Gates are hosting a story hour (free, 7-10pm) with..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...beat tapes. Austin luminaries Shelly Knicks, Norman Ba$e, Ben Buck, and Dub Equis make the scene.  – Kevin Curtin..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Qmmunity: More Pride, Less Prejudice

In a way, we're all gay Darcys looking for our gay Elizabeths in the thrush of Pride parties

"...but special one-night subs will be available for $20 buck-a-roos...."

June 9, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spray Paint, Heavy Meddo, Why Bonnie, Gypsy Mitchell, Black Midi, and more recommended live shows

"...Since drummer Chris Stephenson moved to Melbourne in 2017, Austin post-punks Spray..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Spamarama’s Happening, Kombucha Is A-Tappening, Texas Wine Auction’s Got the Deals, the Roosevelt Room’s on Wheels, and Nolan Ryan Outpitches Those Damned Tornados …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...know: 1) This inaugural year’s featured winery is William Chris Wine Company, accompanied by the likes of Arché Wines,..."

March 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...the formidable Carper Family, a string trio alongside Beth Chrisman and Jenn Miori. Their combo of Western swing and..."

March 19, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Portraits of Austin Musicians With Their Pets During Stay-at-Home

"...Billie Buck (Sailor Poon) and Nicholas Fong (Loteria) with Roux and..."

May 7, 2020 Photo Gallery

Terror Fest Record Reviews

Tomb Mold, Come to Grief/Fistula, Chrch, Wayfarer, and Gnaw

"...Tomb MoldManor of Infinite Forms (20 Buck Spin) Despite a name indicating the well is running..."

June 15, 2018 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...(1965, 174min/color, DCP) Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, and Richard Haydn. Directed by Robert..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Drank the Lemonade

As album sales give way to streaming services, how much longer will we be able to purchase music?

"...2016 in the run of Margo Price, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, and the original outlaw himself, Willie Nelson, the..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

ATX Television Fest: Survivor’s Remorse Panel

The Starz basketball drama is back for a third season

"...lead a network television adaptation of John Hughes’ Uncle Buck...."

June 12, 2016 Screens Post by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Music: Lucky No. 7 List

Action Bronson, Deerhoof, Laura Marling, and 160 more

"...Buck Biloxi & the Fucks (New Orleans, LA.)..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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