Letters at 3AM: Johnny and Speedy

John Ertha was the first in my experience to embody the passion, courage, mind, and rascality that could be: a man

"...Conrad Aiken. Or he'd lurch into a performance of Dylan Thomas' "Lament." And there was this – I remember..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Column by Michael Ventura

Dame Edna

The Australian gigastar visits Austin after missing a January gig due to illness

"...think they belong there – don't you? – with Dylan Thomas and whoever else is there." Here's hoping those..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

No Lonesome Tune

Retiring the dean of Texas songwriters? Fat chance.

"...were pretty smart, we'd get out a recording of Dylan Thomas reading his own work, and it would bring..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Raul's Redux

Toasting an old venue, and a new one.

"...show, a post-Sex Pistols-fueled event featuring the Violators (with Dylan guitarist Carla Olsen and future Go-Go Kathy Valentine) and..."

Feb. 4, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Gruff Rhys

"...Conor Oberst's label's lap. Although you'd never confuse Rhys' everything-and-Bob-Dylan-Thomas muso-pop with Oberst's plaintively American sob, both are enamored..."

March 16, 2007 Music Review by Marc Savlov

TCB

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

"..."The Night Before Christmas"? Try the new reading of Dylan Thomas' 1952 poem "A Child's Christmas in Wales," performed..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Katherine Anne Porter: The Life of an Artist

Readers need not be overly familiar with Porter's writing to appreciate her as a protagonist in the engaging tale of her life, yet the book is authoritative enough to recommend itself to serious students, as well

"...her in failing to dedicate a library to her. Dylan Thomas mauled her at a party, and Hermann Göring..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Books Review by Marrit Ingman

Postscripts

Upcoming events in Austin's literary life

"...among other items, Hugh Oloff de Wet's bust of Dylan Thomas, a cigarette lingering on his lips just so;..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

The Usual Mayhem

A Potpourri of Book Reviews

"...techniques learned from his own idols -- Jack Kerouac, Dylan Thomas, and Sam Shepard --and combined them with his..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Books Feature

High Baptismal Flow

In search of rock & roll's psychedelic pioneers, Austin's 13th Floor Elevators

"...fluffy pop (Sandy Posey's "Born a Woman"), R&B (Carla Thomas' "B-A-B-Y"), blue-eyed soul (Mitch Ryder's "Devil With a Blue..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the public of alternate political candidates, e.g., that Kathi Thomas is a senatorial candidate in SD 25 against longtime..."

April 21, 2006 Column

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Byrne, Krew Boylan, Bobby Cannavale, Daniel Webber, Celeste Barber, Thomas Campbell (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...like the lost soundtrack to a blaxploitation flick. – Thomas Fawcett BoomBaptist..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Top 40 Vices Playlist

A walk on the wild side with songs of the seven deadly sins

"...with rhymes about bestiality, golden showers, S&M, and ass-play. – Thomas Fawcett..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Saturday Picks

"...Slick, and Krondon) and DJ Pete Rock. Heavy. – Thomas Fawcett Jandek..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Ken say "blah blah blah"

"...The Great Divide is packed with celebs, including Rob Thomas (not the Texas one, the one from Matchbox Twenty),..."

July 20, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Theatre Review: Dirty Gold’s Venus in Fur Captivates

The scintillating show explores the line between vulnerability and control

"...is soon disturbed by the entrance of noxious playwright/director Thomas (Dylan Hoeffler), bemoaning the lack of female talent after..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...Sasso, Cassandra Potenza, Aaron Abrams, Carson MacCormac, Verity Marks, Dylan McEwan, Daina Leitold, Vincent Muller, Kaitlyn Bacon (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Maze Runner: The Death Cure

YA dystopian trilogy finally comes to a close

"...Directed by: Wes Ball. Starring: Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Giancarlo Esposito, Rosa Salazar,..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Wednesday Picks and Sleepers

"...release Oozy secretes stickier than Texas in July. – Thomas Fawcett MIKE SCOTT..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Fall Film Previews

September

"...D: Todd Solondz; with Jane Adams, Dylan Baker, Lara Flynn Boyle, Ben Gazzara, Jared Harris, Philip..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Friday SXSW Picks

"...groove. Free your mind and your ass will follow. – Thomas Fawcett..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...that was shot in part around town and Rob Thomas' Veronica Mars, as well as David Gordon Green's Joe...."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

SXSW Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Second night SXSW handicapping

"...learn upon the release of Boys & Girls. – Thomas Fawcett Wavves..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

TCB

Young Heart Attack and the Austin City Council's 'Mouthful of Love'

"...think we should be opening up," declared opponent Danny Thomas. The matter was shunted to the Austin Music Commission..."

April 30, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

SXSW Thursday Picks and Sleepers

"...more than 20 year's worth of grand éxitos. – Thomas Fawcett VINTAGE TROUBLE..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

The Scene Is Gone But Not Forgotten

The Evolution of Austin's White Blues

"...Marchand, the Dixie Cups, Aaron Neville, Ernie K-Doe, Irma Thomas, Fats Domino, Huey "Piano" Smith. I was raised in..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...and a slow funk flip on Rodriguez' "Sugar Man." Thomas Fawcett Ces Cru..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Critics Poll

"...BLACK JOE LEWIS & THE HONEYBEARS Continental Club (Thomas Fawcett)..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Music Feature

Page Two

When Gravity Fails: Notes on the influence of Ed Lowry, 'Crazy Mama,' and not sweating the small stuff

"...– Bob Dylan"It Was 20 Years Ago Today" Part 2..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Column by Louis Black

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