Hectic but Good

Profile of country / bluegrass singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale

"...It's almost as if Jim Lauderdale is a hitchhiker, standing on the shoulder of the musical highway, one thumb..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

"...several future light rail station plans commissioned by Capital Metro a few years ago. This is not accurate. I..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Column

A Vision Shared

Sonya Cohen and Dick Connette Last Forever

"...On the road less traveled, fate and chance walk hand in hand. The path of least..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Family Circle

Charlie and Will Sexton

"...photograph by Todd V. Wolfson The two young women sitting in front of a pile of cocaine in..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

In the Beginning There Was... the Demo

Cutting Tracks and Everything After

"...Musicians all want pretty much the same thing: to make a living at their art -..."

May 12, 1995 Music Feature

Playback: Will Johnson’s Eternal Newness

"Playback" challenges Will Johnson to a home run derby and uncovers seven things you didn't know about A Giant Dog

"...Feb. 2, 10:30am: I've challenged Will Johnson to a home run derby...."

Feb. 9, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Paul Cauthen’s Deep Country Gospel

Former Sons of Fathers frontman’s solo debut deals out one of the best country albums of the year

"...the backstage area at Stubb's with a broad stride and an even wider grin. Solid of stature, the singer..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Metal’s Beach Boys: Def Leppard

Phil Collen details UK hitmakers’ musical work ethic

"...of rain, the weatherman predicts a brief respite Friday and Saturday – the former just in time for Def..."

Aug. 16, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Come What May

Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle duet

"...like talking to the late Doug Sahm: Say "hello," and they're off to the races – breathlessly...."

June 10, 2016 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

David Pulkingham’s Little Pearl

CD release happens Saturday at Strange Brew, 7pm

"...David Pulkingham has spent the last 13 years touring and playing guitar for musicians ranging from locals (Alejandro Escovedo..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Damien Rice Frees Up

Irish bard returns after an almost decade-long hiatus

"...Concert Hall on Aug. 13, sings of love found and lost on the title track: “I’ve hung my happiness..."

Aug. 6, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...Jr., born in the Dominican Republic, raised in Florida, and now Brooklyn-based, rode the chillwave to prominence in 2010,..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Playback: Dale Watson's Ameripolitan Dream

Outlaws wanted (for Awards), God calls back Gean West, and SXSW wristbands back on sale!

"...Country music's a crazy, gold-diggin' whore, and Dale Watson wants a divorce...."

Feb. 13, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Loving Cup

The Whiskey Sisters' single-malt harmonies

"...of March's Austin Music Awards, shall we? How many times are the Whiskey Sisters or a member of the..."

May 17, 2013 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Downton Abbey recap: Episode 5

Cora gives Lord Grantham the cold shoulder

"...hired a hooker (to work as her maid/cook). Bates and Anna grokked Vera’s Evil Suicide Pie plan. Sybil had..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Screens Post by Melanie Haupt

Medicine Men

The Band of Heathens' collective mojo

"...15: Opening night of South by Southwest Music 2011 and the venerable Home of the Blues is packed. Despite..."

May 6, 2011 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Quintessence

Quincy Jones has lived a career that would make his hero, Duke Ellington, proud

"...His voice comes over the line like that of an elder: convincing,..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Two of a Kind

Jesse Dayton & Brennen Leigh, Austin's new George and Tammy coupling, more or less

"...hung over, beside a young brunette. When he turns and opens his eyes, he's greeted by the double barrel,..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Re: Bands Without Bass Players? Dec. 8 ["Postmarks"]: Are you the..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Austin's soul. The old Austin spirit is gone forever and one must mourn it and move on. In its..."

July 11, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...7]. Our arts-education group has been around since 1994, and this is the worst fundraising climate we have encountered..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Column

Esther's All-Stars

"...then Esther's Pool must be "the funhouse that Shannon and Michael built." In the same way that tens of..."

July 30, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Luminous

"...The pulse of drums prompts a ripple of chimes punctuated by the crystal tone of a small bell...."

Oct. 16, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Platters

"...recording of Daniel Johnston solo, accompanying himself on guitar and occasionally keyboards. If you've heard Johnston's live recordings before..."

June 5, 1998 Music Review

John Denver

"...Worth, attended Texas Tech in Lubbock in the Sixties, and went on to sell millions of records worldwide, died..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Music Feature

Roadkill

Auntie Christ

"...two decades of ground-breaking punk rock luminescence in X and as a solo artist, Exene Cervenkova has carefully intertwined..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Music Feature

Live Shots

"...ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO..."

July 26, 1996 Music Feature

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...All roads lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites over..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

John Aielli’s Eccentric Home Opens for an Estate Sale

The legendary deejay's home was a reflection of who he was, and now Austinites get a glimpse inside

"...of it.” While no rescheduled date is offered, the announcement concludes: “STAY TUNED.”..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Parisian Chanteuse Lou Rebecca Is the Complete Pop Package

Personas, dance, fashion, and Holodeck-ian synth transform into the electro crooner

"...at Austin synth shop Switched On. Consider the small-screen treatment a dreamland edition of her day-to-day reality...."

Sept. 20, 2019 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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