Qmmunity: Clowning Around With Fou Fou Ha

Clussy Fou discusses the avant-garde troupe’s history ahead of their 24 Carrot Show

"...free, confidential STI testing. Shock Therapy Presents: My Bloody Valentine..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

Live Music Recommendations for the Week Ahead

Get to know your shows

"...debut single “Carpop.” The singer/guitarists, rounded out by bassist Chris Welvaert and drummer Jacob Silvia, realized that potential in..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor, Mark Williams, Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque Christian Wolff is brought out of hiding by Treasury Agent..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Get out the vote and more this week

"...night’s events.   – James Scott Boyz of Austin: Valentine Hangover..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Pelvis Wrestley’s High-Concept Pop Mythology

Bandleader Jammy Violet embraces queer world-building on sophomore LP

"...creativity provide meaning in an indecipherable realm. Out on Valentine’s Day, Pelvis Wrestley’s wildly inventive second LP – ANDY,..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...You Austin Rainbow Theatre presents the regional premiere of Chris Rivera's story of navigating queer relationships in modern culture,..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...in this lineup featuring Clayton Maderia, Ava Smartt, Moe Christine, and Aira Juliet. Jose Da'Hype guest hosts. Thu., Jan...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Review: Daydream Twins, Bombinate

Driving, headrush shoegaze punched up by Jordan Terry’s high singing

"...fans, new EP Bombinate punches straight into My Bloody Valentine (or, locally, Ringo Deathstarr) sway with driving, head-rush deference...."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Lava In My Veins) Martin Baron (Collision of Power) Chris Barton (Glitter Everywhere! Where It Came From, Where It's..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"...equals love.' It's sort of like naming the album Valentine's Day for me." Morphing the night into a family..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Raul's in Overdrive: "Have a Good Time, Get in Free, and Drink Some Beer"

Enter 1978, when Austin punk meets San Antonio’s the Next and Dallas’ the Nervebreakers

"...Future Big Boy Chris Gates had been at Raul's before it was called..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...DEMIGOD: THE LEGEND BEGINS D: Chris Huang Wen Chang Taiwan, 2022, U.S. Premiere, 103 min...."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Punk Chronicles: "Hard, Fast & Unapologetic" – Raul's Shifts Into Fourth Gear

In the wake of the one-night debut of the Skunks and the Violators, Austin punk begins in earnest in Chapter 5, Part 2 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...guitarist Eric Johnson), second bassist(!!) Jimmy Pettit, and brothers Chris Bailey on guitar and Ian on drums played "sharp,..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Runaways took me to see the Sex Pistols," says Chris Gates. "But [her car] overheated in San Marcos and..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...music seemed a little familiar," recalls Big Boys bassist Chris Gates of his first exposure to the Ramones. "There..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

Gory take on the original survival horror game

"...she comes riding into town looking for her brother, Chris (Amell), and they try to make it through the..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Chris Brecht's main gig leading the Project ATX6 artists to..."

March 5, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...(event producer Regina Carpinelli and Beverly Hills hair stylist Chris Petroff, who documented their trip on Instagram) arrived Monday..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Jjim BBQ Opens, Siete Brings the Jambalaya, Kemuri Gets Boxy, and a Texas Rep Possibly Sells His Soul to Satan

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

"...Has anyone mentioned that Valentine’s Day is coming up this weekend? That would totally..."

Feb. 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Damn, Kathy Valentine Can Write!

Go-Go's local Kathy Valentine reflects on her memoir at three Austin fall events

"...tour and Go-Go's dates dashed by the pandemic, Kathy Valentine focuses on self-improvement. From her Westlake home, the bassist..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...• Derrick Barnes, I Am Every Good Thing • Chris Barton and Shanda McCloskey, Fire Truck vs. Dragon •..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Dallas Acid blows some bubbles, KUTX remembers the Armadillo, and more music for the moment

"...ambient synth trio of Linda Beecroft, Michael Gerner, and Christian Havins captured 35 minutes of subtle musical movement from..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...backing from Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr, Don Was, and Chris Robinson. Aaron Lee Tasjan likewise burns his psychedelic guitar..."

July 17, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Followed

Social media is the real horror here. Wait, no, it's serial killers and ghosts.

"...by: Antoine Le. Starring: Matthew Solomon, John Savage, Sam Valentine, Tim Drier, Caitlin Grace Utting and Kelsey Griswold...."

July 3, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Mayor's Book Club Says: "Read Local"

The 2020 choice? Three dozen books, all by Austin authors

"...the Wealth of Nations Lisa Olstein, Pain Studies Kathy Valentine, All I Ever Wanted: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Memoir..."

July 2, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Accelerates Into Weekly Artist Lists

Naked Giants, Ghost Wolves & Saint Phnx top 111 new reveals

"...the annual gathering of up-and-coming artists: irresistible electro-pop from Christchurch’s Yumi Zouma, modern harpist Lara Somogyi, Richmond indie outfit..."

Jan. 23, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Top 10 Festival Films of 2019 You Haven't Seen Yet

Alien invasions, comedy exorcists, and searing commentary

"...which hits screens via RLJE on Feb. 14. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! (Read our interview with the director, "A..."

Dec. 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Downtown Austin Bar Debuts Storybook Cocktail Menu Tied to SXSW Horror Film

Field Guide to Evil inspired drinks with collectible Mondo cover

"...a kind illustrations created under the art direction of Chris Bilheimer. It’s a slim little thing, its black cover..."

Oct. 15, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Local Married Couple Flaunts Public Comedy Habit

Chloe and Lane Ingram are ... Chlane

"...Village. It had just opened, it was right around Valentine’s Day of 2003, and we met through some mutual..."

June 20, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dogs & Diamonds

"...Bassist/vocalist Dominique Davalos has rocked with Kathy Valentine since the Nineties, including in the ex-Violator/Go Go's current..."

April 19, 2019 Music Review by Tim Stegall

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