Donya Stockton Isn’t Going Anywhere Near Hell in That Handbasket

The Austin clubland mover-and-shaker weaves much to the imagination

"...Donya Stockton, co-owner of Austin’s Beerland and Rio Rita and..."

April 4, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The 13th Floor Moves to 711 Red River, formerly Beerland and the Green Jay

Small Eastside rock & roll bar debuts as downtown music venue, Sept. 3

"...longtime music space at 711 Red River Street, formerly Beerland and currently the Green Jay, will soon become the..."

Aug. 29, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Cheer Up Charlies Owners Take Over Rio Rita

Tamara Hoover and Maggie Lea plan to re-open the East Austin bar by 2020

"...Over the summer, patrons of cafe and bar Rio Rita on 12th and Chicon found an..."

Nov. 21, 2019 Food Post by Rachel Rascoe

Beerland Handed Down

Austin Jukebox group takes over Red River punk cavity

"...Beerland, a Red River cornerstone for the Austin punk and..."

Dec. 17, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Ready, Set, Fire!

The young guns of Austin barbecue

"...of revered barbecue traditions, with knowledge, skills, techniques, recipes, and family pride often passed down through generations. Barbecue has..."

March 9, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Sixth Sense

Neighbors, business owners, and the city are all searching for the future of East Sixth Street

"...Benz moved to ground zero in 2006 when she and a co-investor bought a former grocery store and warehouse..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Faster Than Sound: Spoon Returns On Full Blast

Reigning local rockers' surprise show at Mohawk and more music news

"...the stage at Mohawk last Thursday night during Spoon's post-pandemic return to live performance. The locally bred group announced..."

July 9, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Red River Valley

Red River, home to Austin's real live music venues

"...alternate universe altogether. A universe where homegroan pop, punk, and indie rock flourishes nightly...."

June 22, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Smoke Signals

Red River's live music venue owners fear Austin's newly proposed smoking ordinance – with good reason

"...This is a story of fear. And rightfully so. For a municipality so quick to call..."

April 15, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Food-o-File

Will Apis Restaurant be the bee's knees?

"...before Wine & Swine on Sunday. Chef-owner Taylor Hall and beekeeper Keith Huddle were about to start the first..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Dancing About Architecture

The Return of the Butthole Surfers and the christening of Beerland

"...Butts, Cocks, and Stuff..."

June 22, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Off the Record

Heavy lifting: No Control radio expands, hardcore punks hit the Monolith Training Center, and the Stocktons celebrate 10 years at Beerland

"...promotions, then climbed his way up from KLBJ, oldies, and Lonestar 93.3FM to weekends and overnight duty for 101X..."

July 8, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

TCB

Last-minute musical gift ideas, a nasty feud down South, and a quiet move portends Red River's inevitable eastward migration

"...also sings three original songs), Rich Harney, Alex Coke, and Chris Maresh. Rockers will enjoy turning up ex-Sixteen Deluxe..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Stubb's General Manager Takes Over Beerland Lease

Ryan Garrett confirms contract on shuttered punk venue

"...For the last four months, Beerland’s been a sorry sight on Red River. The venue,..."

Oct. 15, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Ryan Garrett Assumes Beerland Lease

Stubb’s GM Ryan Garrett takes over lease on neighboring punk club Beerland, expanding Red River Cultural District involvement.

"...A summer of uncertainty over the fate of Beerland finally comes to a close. Stubb's general manager Ryan..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: I’m Just Not Into Labels

CD Baby brings DIY Musician Conference to Austin, Sidewinder won't be ready for SXSW, and PledgeMusic withholds Fastball campaign funds

"...Breuner jokes that the 20-year-old brand now abbreviates "Completely Digital" Baby. After making its name..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Live Oak Barbecue

The Eastside gets another superlative house of meat

"...Valley Road, in the old Mis Amigos/Last Chance Bar and Grill location, owners Donya and Randall Stockton and pit..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Food Review by Mick Vann

The TCBender Is Gathering Steam

"...Friday, Feb. 9, Depeche Mode is on the box, and TCB is on day two of a four-day TCBender...."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Post by Christopher Gray

Faster Than Sound: The 13th Floor Moves to Red River, Taking Over the Green Jay Space

The former Beerland building continues to evolve, and more music news

"...The longtime music space at 711 Red River, formerly Beerland and currently the Green Jay, will soon become the..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Beerland No More: Owners Planning a Name Change

When – and if – the venue reopens, a new sign will hang

"...at 711 Red River will no longer be called Beerland. The name survived the club’s original run 2001-2019 through..."

May 27, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Behind the Beerland Strike

Legacy punk club and labels in limbo amid owner money issues

"...Red River live music venue Beerland has been closed since Tuesday. The shutter followed a..."

May 31, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Renovated Beerland Opens, Dozen Street on Its Way Out

Rounding up 2020 venue news plus all things Hi, How Are You Day

"...The newly renovated Beerland opened quietly on Dec. 31, just hours after getting..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Off the Record

Charlie Sexton and Stephen Bruton hang with the Dude, and Haunting Oboe Music's calender year

"...that never goes away." The Arc Angel is writing and producing the score for The Open Road, which casts..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

After a Fashion

Meow? Meeee-oooooowww? Where is Miss Kitty??? And is Stephen going all punk rock on us?

"...ALLEY-CATTING My good friend Barbara Chisholm, actress/writer/mother and genuine bon vivante, once told me that she thought..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

TCB

Austin from A to Z

"...dubbed Rim Country: breathtaking mountain scenery, extreme fire danger, and no nightlife to speak of. At one point, I..."

July 18, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray