The Way of Wrenfro

Fastballer Tony Scalzo delivers heat in Strange Brew residency

"...raised by a sweet mom from Arizona who loved Elvis,” he says. “I grew up studying classical music. My..."

Nov. 4, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Austin Film Festival: Popovich and the Voice of the Fabled American West

Cats and dogs living together

"...Mime (Mike Thompson) and a pair of sword-wielding Samurai Elvises (G. Scott Thompson and Bob Shaughnessy), a trio that..."

Oct. 27, 2014 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...largest number of snakebite fatalities in the United States – on average less than 10 per year...."

Oct. 24, 2014 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

ACL Live Shot: Imelda May

Dublin rockabilly turns in a Kustom Kar set and owns the place

"...inside the Zilker tent. A sermon preached by rock & roll consultant BP Fallon, “I Believe in Elvis Presley”..."

Oct. 13, 2014 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Foraging Near Zilker

"...1) Chuy's With hubcaps, colored lights, and a velvet Elvis, this is Austin-style Tex-Mex at its tacky, funky best...."

Oct. 3, 2014 Food Feature

The Identical

The fabricated ghost of Elvis Presley's twin brother hangs over this complete muddle.

"...The legacy of Elvis Presley weighs heavily on The Identical, although the King..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Roy Orbison

"...for the posthumous comeback by Texas' most operatic rock & roller. The melancholy comes naturally: Mystery Girl came out..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Music Review by Tim Stegall

The Road to Urinetown

Composer Mark Hollmann on the show's creation and success

"...well, in the case of "Run, Freedom, Run," an Elvis number. Greg handed me that lyric pretty much intact..."

Aug. 30, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Christopher Denny

Texas Platters go mondo

"...Word" and "Man a Fool," the latter reminiscent of Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds." Denny's agile melodies and good-hearted lyrics..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Be Here Now: Ray Lamontagne

Writer’s block? Call Elvis Costello!

"...the Long Center, we talked to about focus and Elvis Costello – among other things...."

July 31, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Playback: Long in the Tooth

Songwriting 101 from Billy Joe Shaver

"...the outlaw ilk whose work has been recorded by Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson. Long..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Danzig at Housecore Horror

Special Samhain set, plus Brian Posehn, Neurosis, and more

"...to one side for just a moment. The Evil Elvis remains one of metal’s great pioneers, Danzig I-IV constituting..."

July 16, 2014 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Twelve Tales from A.J. Croce

‘I’m proud of my father for mak[ing] people’s world a better place’

"...record with six different producers, including “Cowboy” Jack Clement (Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash), Allen Toussaint (Dr. John, Paul McCartney),..."

July 3, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Estate Sale Roundup: June 26-29

Call home, we're coming in heavy this week.

"...for Hawaii Queen-sized headboard, footboard, and mattress (light wood & iron); two light wood nightstands; light wood entertainment cabinet;..."

June 26, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Food Events

June 26-July 2

"...› Texas Tiki Week: 'Blue Hawaii' The United States Bartenders'..."

June 27, 2014 Food Column

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Elvis Presley used Colgate toothpaste, Aqua Velva or Brut aftershave,..."

June 6, 2014 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Elvis Died for Somebody's Sins but Not Mine: A Lifetime's Collected Writing

He died onstage, not on the page

"...Farren, English counterculture legend, rocker, lyricist for (among others) Motörhead, sci-fi author, cultural critic, and raconteur, died last July..."

May 30, 2014 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Eels/Chelsea Wolfe Live Shot

Divergent fans, but a united bill Friday at the Paramount

"...encore: the miserably resigned “The Beginning” and covers of Elvis Presley (“Can’t Help Falling in Love”) and Harry Nilsson..."

May 19, 2014 Music Post by Michael Toland

Summer Fun: Some Like It Hot Cold & Dreary

Counterprogramming Gidget: 11 icy, downer movies

"...Sixties films were wild about sandy frolics starring Gidget, Elvis, Frankie and Annette. None of that beach bunny nonsense..."

May 19, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

When the Clock Strikes 12

Bill Haley died for rock & roll – in Harlingen

"...Headquarters. You of a certain age remember the drummer – the Beatle who wasn't John, Paul, George, or Ringo...."

May 16, 2014 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

John Carpenter Lit Up By El Rey

Legendary director first guest in "The Director's Chair"

"...me? Why should I do that? It's pain, man. … The instant they start, I see everything I did..."

May 10, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Warren Hood Settles Into Strange Brew

Second generation fiddler finds a home for Sunday residency

"...Hood’s played with Emmylou Harris, Ben Kweller, Little Feat, Elvis Costello, Susan Tedeschi, Gillian Welch, and Alejandro Escovedo. He’s..."

April 30, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Playback: Record Store Day

Why Record Store Day matters

"...• The Reverberation Appreciation Society, promoters of Austin Psych Fest,..."

April 18, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Fringe Radio

Austin's newest radio frequency, Fringe

"...station will share workspace with sister station KOKE 99.3FM – whose head honchos Bob Cole and Jason Nassour are..."

April 11, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Meet Christiane Swenson

You might recognize the surname via South by Southwest

"...I like music that has energy and that’s raw. Elvis Costello has been a huge influence...."

March 20, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

The Brunch Bunch

Heavenly hash, Bloody Mary bars, and eggs six ways to Sunday

"...Texas. We've got choices that range from fine-dining elegance – like the 65-year-old Green Pastures (811 W. Live Oak,..."

March 14, 2014 Food Feature

A.J. Croce

"...of opener "Right On Time" carries piano pop into Elvis Costello and even Paul McCartney territory, but Allen Toussaint's..."

March 14, 2014 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...Wednesday Picks Sonny Knight & the Lakers..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...10pm, Rowdy's Saloon Attention A&R types: You're in luck. Gold Beach is shipping a..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Thursday Interviews

Busting out with six Thursday SXSW interviews

"...his Irish quartet arrived at the tough, vintage rock & roll displayed on their astonishing debut, Snapshot. O'Hanlon, singer..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

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