Playback: Roky Erickson at 70

Austin's native psych and horror rock pioneer Roky Erickson reaches 70 and throws himself a birthday concert to mark the milestone

"...issues to outlive and outperform the field of Sixties musical counterparts. He's earned every candle on his birthday cake...."

July 14, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Council: Eternal Returns

City plumbing, juvenile curfews, and AFD overtime on this week's agenda

"...would trim the number of days Zilker, Vic Mathias, Fiesta Gardens, and other major parks are used for big..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Gypsy Son

Former Zeros front punk and True Believers co-captain Javier Escovedo circles back to Austin

"...well as niece Sheila E. of the vast Escovedo musical dynasty – is. Add "solo artist" starting with 2012's..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Playback: Ringo Deathstarr Awakens the Force

Ringo Deathstarr achieves a Pure Mood, Lench anthem decries Eastside gentrification, and a Pink Floyd scion takes root in Austin

"...invitees to just under 1,000 for the March 15-20 musical convergence...."

Jan. 15, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place: Austin's Gay Days

We've got all the Pride info and sneak peeks into a very gay fall season.

"...we forget? We luv ya! Sat., Aug. 29, 11am-6pm. Fiesta Gardens, 2100 Jesse E. Segovia St. $17-125 all access...."

Aug. 28, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: He's BAAAAAACK!

They all come back, y'all, and this is one we're happy to see. SRDub, aka Stanley Roy.

"...of luv. But he's still been working his magical musical craft for lucky Louisianans, and he's got the GoFundMe..."

July 10, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Playback: SXSW 2015: Turnt Up & Dialed Down

SXSW Music 2015 – that's a wrap

"...proportionate to a festival with a global slice of musical genius...."

March 27, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place

Austin's Gayest September Ever continues with aGLIFF and StarGayzer

"...Screature Musical terrors of the best kind. Sleep ∞ Over and..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Council: Vested Interests

Council agenda considers grandfathering, incentives, and parking

"...hearings are on the much-delayed and recently controversial Festival Beach/Fiesta Gar­dens Park Master Plan and on a proposal to..."

May 23, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Limón y Sal

Pachanga Fest headliner Julieta Venegas – Mexico's Feist?

"...now live – can't do the same for her musical sovereignty. Two weeks from headlining Austin's Pachanga Latino Music..."

May 9, 2014 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Doubletime

GayBiGayGay showstoppers DavO and Krylon Superstar – aka Double Duchess – just can't quit us

"...we have a lot in common as far as musical influences, boys, and our attitudes towards life, so one..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Features Feature by Rob Cohen

Sweet Corn! The Hickoids

‘Hairy Chafin’ Ape Suit’ ain’t no Harry Chapin tribute

"...No undigested kernel, Hairy Chafin’ – musically dialed-in, lyrically clever, and overall memorable – stands on..."

Aug. 12, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Funny Funny Funny at Fun Fun Fun

FFF Fest books sets by Patton Oswalt, Tenacious D, and Craig Robinson

"...make a good thing kick ass even harder. The musical core of Fun Fun Fun is already, shall we..."

Aug. 5, 2013 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season

Two cults beat as one: Jimmy Buffett & Sixto Rodriguez

"...and remote controlled land sharks, came on like the Fiesta Bowl at the A360A...."

May 7, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: The Legendary White Swan

The Legendary White Swan doesn't bite

"...exhibit also nods to local institutions that propelled Texas' musical reputation into fame, like PBS' Austin City Limits, Antone's,..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Food-o-File

Get your joie de vivre on at Central Market's Passport France celebration

"...Seasoning all kinds of food and wine events with musical entertainment has been standard practice in Austin for years,..."

May 11, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Lila Downs

SXSW Showcase Reviews

"...isn't all that important in the heat of the fiesta, which was in full swing all the way to..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Many Lives of an Incorporeal Icon

A new 'Beetlejuice' sequel may be in development, but Warren Skaaren already pondered 'Beetlejuice in Love' two decades ago

"...Opera-type plot, perhaps inspired by Andrew Lloyd Webber's blockbuster musical, which opened on Broadway in 1988. Beneath this and..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

Off the Record

The lineup for ACL drops just in time for Pachanga and the Midgetmen's nine-year anniversary bash

"...stripe, Pachanga has carved out its own niche at Fiesta Gardens. The fourth annual event on Saturday features Ozomatli,..."

May 20, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Scouting reports on Austin Psych Fest and Reckless Kelly's Celebrity Softball Jam

"...Waugh with Blood Drained Cows drummer Tom Trusnovic and musical director Jasper Leach – at Psych Fest marks the..."

April 29, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Let's Build a City

All stages lead to the 2010-11 Austin Music Awards

"...onto an intimate stage setup, vibrating as if today's fiesta began last May. Jumping, jamming, pounding (keyboards), the band's..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

The good, the bad, and the ugly: a look back at the year in Austin music

"...the second annual Pachanga Latino Music Festival spiced up Fiesta Gardens in May...."

Dec. 25, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Event Menu

Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Halloween & Día de los Muertos edition

"...food products, observing informative chef demonstrations, and enjoying lively musical entertainment. For a complete schedule and/or to purchase tickets..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Come Together

In 2006, Austin turned out for the arts by the tens of thousands

"...the Osborn New Play Award for Steven Tomlinson's American Fiesta from the American Theatre Critics Association; massive grants for..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

It Takes a Village

Christine Albert & Chris Gage experience another Austin musical rite of passage: the benefit

"...Fe hit home. My husband and partner in everything musical, professional, and domestic, Chris Gage, suffered a back injury...."

April 8, 2005 Music Feature by Christine Albert

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...silent auction items at 6:30pm) and includes "very special musical guests." For more info, including how to donate items..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Redistricting Shuffle Commences

Doggett jumps into the new District 25, Barrientos is peeved; Congressional wannabes find themselves on the new Texas map.

"...Early last week, at a Travis Co. Democratic Party fiesta, everyone was friendly, and Barrientos blasted the Republicans' "planned..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Food-o-File

"Talk about your big party weekends," writes Virginia B. Wood in this week's "Food-o-File." "If you don't find some great food and wine to enjoy with this lineup available, you're just not trying hard enough!"

"...Oct. 12, noon-11pm, and Sunday, Oct. 13, noon-7pm, at Fiesta Gardens. Food will be provided by Michael Angelo's Gourmet..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...get into a late model F-150 pickup in the Fiesta parking lot ... do I think there's more going..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Column

The Latino Comedy Project Sells Out

In their newest sketch anthology, The LCP Sells Out, the Latino Comedy Project subjects the motivations of Latino artists and celebrities, as well as those of their media exploiters, to a jesterly scrutinizing in a fast-paced, enthusiastic, muy silly parade of skits, videos, and songs.

"...ostensibly part of a larger piece called Mijo: The Musical. This also introduces us to the troupe in toto..."

May 11, 2001 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

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