Shannon & the Clams, Lola Kirke, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Got a dancing fever you can’t bring down? This Saturday night, Sagebrush..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

America, F@$* Yeah!

"...Dear Editor, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants the New York Strip Steak to be..."

March 17, 2025 Postmarks

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...of a suspicious package, later found not to be dangerous, caused the shutdown of a block of Sixth Street..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...floor with energy for every unpolished croon and quirky dance move. Unconventional to his core, the nail-loving main-eventer even..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cutie Pat: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced this week that he thinks Harris County..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature

UT Faculty Say Conservatization of the School Is a Long Time Coming

Another brick in the wall

"...When Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stepped to a microphone last month and announced..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Marc Maron, Nikki Glaser Headlining Inaugural Moontower Just for Laughs Festival

Amped-up comedy fest adds over 100 comics and podcasts

"...Nikki Glaser, Emmy nominee Nicole Byer, and Billions star Dan Soder...."

Jan. 19, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...eight engulfing cuts, plus a sweet cover of Steely Dan's "Dirty Work." The 46-minute session, recorded in 2013 and..."

May 7, 2021 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Austin at Large: Forget the Alamo

It’s strike three for Texas in the white-power rebellion game. Time to call folks out.

"...because not all of our Texas traitors are equally dangerous. Plenty of run-of-the-mill Republicans went along with the boogaloo..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Leon Russell & the Bob Dylan Rumor

Outlaw era deejay Woody Roberts helped produce Willie Nelson's first Fourth of July picnic in this excerpt from his new memoir Horse Racing & Rock 'N' Roll

"...was filling in. His set was a mix of Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks, a Leo Kottke instrumental,..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Woody Roberts

Checking In: A Texas Gentleman Turns to Video

“Reality is the music business has been changing for a long time”

"...Riding out of Dallas, Butch (Dan Creamer) and Sundance (Nik Lee) – and current Hole..."

Sept. 30, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...Conor Kenny and Fayez Kazi, along with urbanist advocate Dan Keshet, also contributed, reflecting Flannigan's alignment with urbanists despite..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Showtime's Outcry Unravels the Greg Kelley Case

Everyone thinks they know what happened to the wrongly-accused Leander highschooler, but Pat Kondelis needed to find the whole story

"...seemingly unwinnable cases like the defense of Fran and Dan Keller (imprisoned over fantastical claims of satanic abuse), Kondelis..."

June 26, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...of a terrifying supernatural being: The Toll Man. Cast: Jordan Hayes, Max Topplin, James McGowan, Rosemary Dunsmore (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...of a better life, a young woman joins a dangerous scrap metal crew. Cast: Jessica Barden, Gus Halper, Austin..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unpacks Longest Lineup List

Soccer Mommy, Caroline Rose, Alyona Alyona, and 351 more

"...Ciudadanos (Santiago, Chile)..."

Jan. 14, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Austin Terror Fest Crosses Over

Two birthdays and a dark christening

"...stopover by Tokyo doom explosives Church of Misery. Amp-topping danceability from NYC's Machine Girl, synth-pop in the guise of..."

June 14, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Chronicle Endorsements

Dec. 11 Run-off Election; Early Voting Nov. 29-Dec. 7

"...bar is low in comparison to the likes of Dan Pat­rick. The public relations specialist and Parks board member..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Playback: Strike Up the Bond

Can the City finally save endangered clubs? Plus J.J. Offender obit and an Austin Music Poll plug.

"...even become a popular gift item: "Happy birthday, Aunt Dana, here's two shares of the Broken Spoke property." More..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

2017 Music Critics Poll

Best roadshow, best new local acts, R.I.P.s, etc.

"...Dan Gentile: Casper Tielrooij, Orpheu the Wizard, Kingdom (SXSW)..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...Bill Wittliff in partnership with the Wittliff Collections. • Dan Rather in attendance for the world premiere of the..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Luv Doc: People in Glass Houses

A truly balls-out commitment to mental health

Sept. 1, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Lege Lines: Sine Done

The dregs from last month's special session

"...Joe Straus supports the review; Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick not so much. "Tearing down monuments won't erase..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Where Are the Democrats on the 2018 Ballot?

With three months left to file, Democrats … don't seem eager to sign up

"...chair Mike Collier is already stumping against Lt. Gov. Dan Pat­rick, while onetime Weatherford ISD trustee and retired Air..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Does Texas Really Need a Special Session

Save for the sunset bill, does Texas really need a special session?

"...the time-limited 30-day special was eminently avoidable. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and his allies in the Senate killed the..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Patrick’s Hostage Play

How the Lt. Gov. held the 85th Lege for ransom

"...House and Senate – all just so Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could get another shot at passing his rejected..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Balancing the Books After Years of Neglecting Schools

The Texas Legislature wants to fix school finance, but how?

"...Amplifying the damage from the Senate, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has thrown down another ultimatum about school vouchers...."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Tukel), while Austin transplant Macon Blair, fresh off the Sundance success of his directorial debut I Don't Feel at..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Off the Rails Already

Lege opens with sparring chambers, questions about Dukes' future

"...the Dome in the Senate chamber. There, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has already committed himself to a blood-red conservative..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local Businesses Warn Lege on Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Discriminatory laws not just morally corrupt but financially damaging

"...in Austin would be brutal. "A Texas law would endanger our NCAA tournaments, our restaurant and bar scene, our..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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