Prognosis

"...anthem dynamics, rise-and-fall arrangements, and shifting rhythmic structures of hometown heroes Explosions in the Sky. Beat keeper Russell Hudson..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Music Review by Michael Toland

Good News on Urban Farming

"...one crucial episode in an epic adventure in which hometown heroes are taking bold action, raising important questions, and..."

April 17, 2013 Postmarks

Abracadabra

Steve Miller brings the magic at Texas Medal of Arts

"...pyrotechnic yet still virtuosic in their own ways were hometown heroes Jaston Williams and Joe Sears, receiving a medal..."

March 6, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Deep Space, the Boxing Lesson, Obscured by Echoes, Residual Kid

Highlights from first half of Free Week

"...an earthy psych sound more in the realm of hometown heroes the Black Angels. The band doesn't really have..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Music Review by Michael Toland

Brandon's Tops & Bottoms

Gay Place bloggers weigh in with individual lists: 2012 from 10 to F1

"...but sometimes it’s a little bit nicer to have hometown heroes...."

Jan. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Little Big Plan

The Austin Creative Alliance proves it can think big by thinking small

"...spinning hay into gold is how many of our hometown heroes have forged their signature successes; think Richard Linklater..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Blist'ring Strings

This summer the Austin Chamber Music Festival really brings the heat

"...Anonymous 4; the funky five jazzmeisters of Kneebody; and hometown heroes the Miró Quartet. And to close out this..."

July 8, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Rockin' 5/23

Margaret Moser tells you what to do

"...Hometown heroes Sarah Jarosz, Jon Dee Graham, and more...."

May 24, 2011 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Will Sheff, Grupo Fantasma Earn Grammy Nods

A brief breakdown of Austin artists headed to the red carpet

"...were announced earlier this evening. There’s no shortage of hometown heroes headed to the red carpet for the 53rd..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Cruiserweight

"...Bouncing back from 2008's disappointing Big Bold Letters, the hometown heroes' final album is also its most emotionally charged,..."

May 7, 2010 Music Review by Austin Powell

Here Comes Tomorrow

U21 bands win big in the Music Poll. What does it mean to this generation?

"...wouldn’t be at all surprised if they grew into hometown heroes like Spoon, always welcomed by amazingly gracious fans..."

March 25, 2010 Music Post by Ricardo Valenzuela

Scale the Summit

Wednesday

"...quick hit of adrenaline before heading out. Like Austin's hometown heroes Explosions in the Sky, STS resounds bigger than..."

March 19, 2010 Music Review by Dan Oko

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...now Austin calls them home, which facilitates business with hometown heroes the Sword. Young Iowa fivepiece Mondo Drag opens..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

SXSW Interviews

Death: Detroit's reunited proto-punks riff on the Motown connection; Big Star: Still shining brightly after 40 years

"...Try good ol' proto-punk, like hometown heroes the Stooges, MC5, which finally saw the light..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Off the Record

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

"...court there for three consecutive nights mere days later. Hometown heroes Okkervil River and the Band of Heathens, not..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Ashes to ashes: drying off and winding down after Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...against doctor's orders for the communal exultation of the hometown heroes' set closer "The Art of Getting Fucked." Meanwhile,..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Fun Fun Fun Too

Lots of fun fun fun shows this weekend even if they aren't festival related.

"...Stubb's. Since they're preparing a new disc featuring their hometown heroes there will be fresh jams. Plus, an up..."

Nov. 4, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Welcome to November

"...construction. The Longhorns' come-from-behind victory (I admittedly left our hometown heroes for dead in the third quarter) was inspiring...."

Nov. 5, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

In Aspen, an Austin-Flavored Celebration of the Chef

A weekend at the 'Food & Wine' Classic

"...would also have the opportunity to see a few hometown heroes in action. Kevin Williamson of Ranch 616, Lyndie..."

July 15, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...The DirectorsHometown Heroes..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Almost You: The Songs of Elvis Costello

Texas Platters

"...dressed down as post-punk Americana, despite the inclusion of hometown heroes Fastball, Grand Champeen, and the Damnations, doesn't quite..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Music Review by Dan Oko

Terrastock 5

Live Shot

"...to 30-odd diverse acts. The same audience that watched hometown heroes Major Stars tear the roof off with their..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW begins

"...KROX-FM (aka101X, 101.5), meanwhile, is running Langer's Hometown Heroes segments throughout the conference, playing a bio sketch..."

March 16, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

1999 Critics' Table Winners

"...Hometown Heroes Joe Sears, Jaston Williams, Charles Duggan, Red, White..."

June 18, 1999 Arts Feature

Quips & Squealers

Monday, Apr 5

"...the legendary Second City troupe headlining -- and our hometown heroes proved themselves more than worthy of the spot...."

April 2, 1999 Arts Feature

It's a Family Affair

A Helping Hand

"...from Southwestern University in Georgetown. And naturally plenty of hometown heroes will be taking part...."

Nov. 6, 1998 Arts Feature by John Walch

Dancing About Architecture

This Is the Week That Is

"...Fluffy (3pm), Less Than Jake (6pm), and Supergrass (6:30pm). "Hometown Heroes," a series of short segments with local music,..."

March 14, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

When the Sun Rises

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, a group of teenage filmmakers galvanize the tales of their island

"...the lights dim, and the film begins. It's the hometown crowd, a hometown that lived through the same havoc..."

June 5, 2009 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

"...expect a batch of new tunes at this rare hometown appearance. – Andy LangerWayne Hancock 2:50pm, Austin Ventures stage..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...Reynolds. And they won't be playing for just a hometown crowd; their audience will include classical guitar enthusiasts from..."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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