Gypsy Son

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

"...Aztec calendar hanging around his neck from a matching chain...."

Feb. 19, 2016 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Shivering the Timbers

The Dirigo Group's 'Gypsy Chain' Speaks for the Trees

"...On September 17, 1998, a 24-year-old activist named David "Gypsy" Chain was killed in the Headwaters Forest in Northern..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Gypsy Chain

While the dirigo group should be applauded for the scope of The Gypsy Chain, this ensemble-developed project about Earth First! activist David "Gypsy" Chain, who was killed defending the forests of Northern California from illegal clear-cutting, the onstage effectiveness of the work falls short of its sociopolitical message, while Gypsy's personal story is lost in the muddied construction of a play that isn't sure exactly what it wants to be.

"...The Gypsy Chain: Forest for the Trees..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Postscripts

The latest publishing deals that Texas authors have made concern murders both fictional and real.

"...write an article about the death of David Nathan "Gypsy" Chain, who was an Earth First! activist and Austin..."

July 27, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

'Bash' in Your Head

Although best known for films such as In the Company of Men and Your Friends and Neighbors, LaBute began as a playwright, and Austin is about to get its first look at one of his plays, the disturbing Bash, courtesy of the dirigo group.

"...an unheated barn in the middle of winter; The Gypsy Chain, an original musical about murdered environmental activist David..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Recent Roles: Gravedigger, Hamlet, ASF, 2001; various, Gypsy Chain, dirigo group, 2001; Dorn, The Seagull, Guy Roberts,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Recent roles: Nahimah, The Gypsy Chain, dirigo group, 2001; Nina, The Seagull, Guy Roberts,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Art, Art Stripped Naked, Hyde Park, 2001; Big A, Gypsy Chain, dirigo group, 2001; Trigorin, The Seagull, Guy Roberts,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Realms of Inspiration

Erik Hokkanen, Finnish and fiddling in Austin

"...around. Western swing? Sure thing. Vintage jazz? With pizazz. Gypsy surf? That's his turf. Yet one track on his..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Fleetwood Mac Goes a New Way at Frank Erwin Center

Slow start aside, don’t dream it’s over

"...a heavy dose of Rumours to start, hits “The Chain,” “Dreams,” and “Second Hand News” all spun out lethargically...."

Feb. 11, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Fleetwood Mac Bewitches the Frank Erwin Center

A triumphant return for the Fab Five

"...Even then, Nicks’ Mirage marker “Gypsy” eclipsed the whole portion with a heartfelt reminisce of..."

March 2, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

King of Bongo

Tracking Spain/France's illusive King of Latin punk rock, Manu Chao

"...I Should Fall From Grace With God covered by gypsy punks Gogol Bordello. You had fuck-all clue what they..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...FAMILY SLIDE SHOW PLAYERS: In the immortal words of Gypsy Rose Lee, "You've gotta have a gimmick!" This family..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...more butt-swinging punk than you can shake a wallet chain at, yet it's the pyrotechnics of their live sets..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Food-o-File

A German street-food fave makes its way to Austin

"...area is bustling with the opening of several new chain outlets, some national or regional, and a few homegrown...."

Nov. 18, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...Meet Santiago, Chile's punk-fucked version of Jesus & Mary Chain, as capable of unleashing 1-2-3-4 pogo ravers like "Deportes..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

PJ Harvey Troubles the Water

Stubb’s sell-out offers little hope yet God-like force

"...her saxophone like a weapon as the ensemble launched “Chain of Keys.” A problematic project laying bare larger societal..."

April 29, 2017 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2015 Lineup Astounds

Wu-Tang Clan, Jane’s Addiction, D’Angelo, and Venom top the list

"...the first time), proggy emo giants Coheed & Cambria, gypsy punks Gogol Bordello, reunited post-hardcore outfit Drive Like Jehu,..."

May 28, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Guy Forsyth

"...and "Sink 'Em Low" unloads a gritty a cappella chain-gang traditional. At his most natural as a songwriter, Forsyth..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Music Review by Doug Freeman

'The Butcher's Hands'

Short Story Contest second-place winner

"...slowly on white beans and cured meat. Afterwards, he chain smoked until he was the last customer, until Cornelia..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Books Feature by Dana De Greff

Not Necessarily Stoned but Beautiful

Are you experienced? The answer lies in Sony Legacy's new Jimi Hendrix reissues.

"...sound effortlessly pro and confident and pristine: "Crosstown Traffic," "Gypsy Eyes," "House Burning Down," and the especially gorgeous "Rainy..."

May 14, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Thursday Picks

"...Street Courtyard After unloading a Six Demon Bag of gypsy punk and carnivalesque cacophony on Ace Fu in 2006,..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Critics Poll

"...Lynch When the Road Bends: Tales of a Gypsy Caravan..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Music Feature

Welcome to the Jungle

Metal and alt-rock collide and flourish during the Back Room's glory years

"...in full force. The pagan princes of glam-sleaze outfit Gypsy Rogue have just finished their opening set, and the..."

July 28, 2006 Music Feature by Ray Seggern

Thursday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...could be the driving, oftimes whispering VU/Jesus & Mary Chain shake of Melbourne quintet the Morning After Girls, whose..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Thursday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...Joy Zipper draws deep on the Jesus & Mary Chain/My Bloody Valentine axiom. Their second CD, American Whip (Dangerbird),..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Francophonic

Vive la France

"...Award last year. Influential to the Jesus & Mary Chain and Big Black, Paris' Métal Urbain was the first..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Music Feature by David Lynch

Two Tickets to Paradise

Who tickets what in Austin

"...now services clubs in Dallas and Houston, including Trees, Gypsy Tea Room, and the Granada Theater. Stubb's remains Front..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Music Feature by Matt Dentler

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...job of it. Their show might lapse into reggae, gypsy music, or country, with more than a whiff of..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

The Death of Rock & Roll

Top 10s: Year, Decade, Eternity

"...the hindsight of history affords us a clear, concise chain of social, economic, and technological events leading up to..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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