Jamaica Dancehall Legend General Smiley on Pioneering the Art Form and Settling in Central Texas

Austin Reggae Fest standout might as well call Austin home

"...Born in Kingston, Jamaica, the man better known as General Smiley – one half of the pioneering dancehall reggae..."

April 19, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

sxswf: Kill List's Michael Smiley Speaks

The star of Spaced, Down Terrace, and Kill List talks shite.

"...that program's manic raver-cum-bike messenger Tyres. Turns out Michael Smiley, the toothy, Belfast-born actor who played the memory-impaired beatmaniac,..."

March 14, 2011 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Wal-Mart Puts Smiley Faces on Neighbors

Wal-Mart shrinks, and neighbors rejoice

"...current site plan and would still bring groceries and general merchandise to the underserved Northcross area."..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Capyac, Marquis Hill, and Willie headline our recommended shows for the week

"...and Walter Smith III, so expect fireworks. – Michael Toland General Smiley & LakandonAntone's Nightclub, Saturday 21..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Adds 80 Acts

Steve Earle and Easy Life highlight sixth list

"...Nashville bar rockers Thelma & the Sleaze, dancehall OG General Smiley, and Too Free, which features Merchandise singer Carson..."

Jan. 31, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: KAZI, "The Voice of Austin," Perseveres for 40 Years

Austin’s first-ever community-run station debuts new general manager and KUTX collab

"...the veteran now returns for a second stint as general manager of KAZI...."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Tiarras, El Combo Oscuro Soundtrack The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank at Far Out Lounge on Sunday, Sept. 10

"...Local dub connoisseur McPullish packs collaborations with noted vocalists General Smiley and Tippa Irie alongside production for Texas favorites..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Luna Luna, TC Superstar, Mama Duke, & KindKeith to Play Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Tickets support the Central Texas Food Bank, Sept. 11 at Far Out Lounge

"...McPullish, local dub connoisseur, packs collaborations with noted vocalists General Smiley and Tippa Irie alongside production for Texas favorites..."

Aug. 11, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Ley Line, Geto Gala, Indoor Creature, & Van Mary Heat Up Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Support the Central Texas Food Bank Sept. 12 at Far Out Lounge

"...McPullish, local dub connoisseur, packs collaborations with noted vocalists General Smiley and Tippa Irie alongside production for Texas favorites..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...McPullish, frequently splices his original riddims with vocalists including General Smiley and Tippa Irie or musical collaborators like Twilight..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Energy Sets the Curve

Stakeholders weigh in on top choice to lead utility

"...In the search for Austin Energy's new general manager, there's been a lot of talk about "learning..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Fantastic Fest Interview: Ant Timpson Says Come to Daddy

How an old grieving tradition gave the filmmaker a new energy

"...horror movies – and a lot of movies in general – I based my actions around what I thought..."

Sept. 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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"...their residential beneficiaries, while shoving the expense upon the general public.]..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Column

The Laws of the Land

Hatfield and McCoy Drama Unfolds Over Aquifer

"...At the center of the controversy is BS/EACD general manager Bill Couch, a man who is particularly unwelcome..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...in red ink below the entry, next to a smiley face. In response to a question about what would..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

I Wanna Take You Higher

"...of dopamine and serotonin resulted in a lot of smiley, happy, huggy people. And when someone got the bright..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Books Feature by Simon Reynolds

The Gift of Giving

Contribution & Expenditure Reports: July-December, '95

"...courtesy of the law firm of Bickerstaff, Heath, & Smiley. Strasburger & Price, Freeport-McMoRan's representative in zoning cases, gave..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...had flirted with its chief rival, the aptly named General Growth Properties -- also reportedly sniffing around the now-moribund..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Report

The Bush administration tries to roll back union gains; and Wal-Mart wants to dominate the banking world.

"...Bush White House, not only are unions and workers generally under assault, but the very opportunity to achieve a..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

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Our readers talk back.

"...this situation -- the degradation of the springs and general water quality -- requires interested citizens to be kept..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Letter to Isaac

"...in any high school who don't like school in general. They experiment with drugs, sex, and push their limits..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Column

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...longer any differentiation between `dance music' and music in general. It's just accepted that when someone is speaking about..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

Consumers Beware

Citizen Advocate Gets Bounced

"...The aggressive former assistant attorney general has a long history of fighting for residential ratepayers...."

Feb. 21, 1997 News Column by Audrey Duff

Coconut Club and Record Label Owners Team Up on New Musical Acai Cafe

Community Garden combines a listening room, wine bar, and record store

"...the internet,” says James Harcrow, referring to the vibrant, smiley-faced smoothie bowls he crafts at his newly opened Eastside..."

June 12, 2023 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Lyricist Mike Melinoe Takes His Soul to Therapy

Contemplative artist peels back his psyche in "Floss"

"...I feel like it's very important for people in general, but most importantly, Black men, to go to therapy...."

July 22, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Virginia B. Wood's Cookbook Collection Will Live on at Cookbook Cafe

Home "On the Range" at the Central Library

"...inspire me, including Jonathan Waxman, Floyd Cardoz, and Justin Smiley. I also focused on cookbooks that represent the South,..."

June 22, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Texas Book Festival: Who's Out, Who's In?

The lineup changes slightly as big event draws nigh; schedule now live

"...the readings and signings and booksales and workshops and general belles-lettres merriment and mafficking of the 19th annual Texas..."

Oct. 1, 2014 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Orbiting SXSW

Return of the Secaucus 7? Try the arrival of a SXSW septet: Dana Falconberry, Shakey Graves, The Eastern Sea, My Jerusalem, Black Pistol Fire, The Preservation, and The Boxing Lesson.

"...wanted to write songs that were a little more general. I wouldn't say the words aren't important, but they're..."

March 1, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"..."NOBAMA" at various tables throughout the place, and the general feeling seems to be that Obama represents doom for..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Nix to Negativity

Overheard at the broadcasters schmoozefest: Crisis? What crisis? Have some candy.

"...make their point. The executives' mantra was a Stuart Smiley-like, "We're not in the toilet, and people, really, really..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

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