'Drinking Buddies'

Olivia Wilde breathes life into a fantasy female

"...World Premiere D: Joe Swanberg; with Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Ron Livingston..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Off the Record

Mohawk welcomes Red River Flats to the neighborhood, Ego's sings karaoke, and a tribute to pianist Doug Hall

"...of Appeals discussed here last week, Ego's owner Gail Johnson, a plaintiff in the case, turned his beloved venue..."

April 11, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Miles Davis

Bitches Brew: 40th Anniversary

"...Great Quintet – Shorter, Corea, bassist Dave Holland, and Jack DeJohnette behind the kit – in Copenhagen, November 1969,..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

War Machine

Live review of AC/DC performance in San Antonio, 12.12.2008

"...San Antonio’s sold-out AT&T Center. “Back in Black,” “Big Jack,” “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap,” “Thunderstuck,” all in row;..."

Dec. 15, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Dust in the Wind

No local love in Indio.

"...Truth be told, the lineup's actually a bit disappointing. Jack Johnson headlines Friday night, supported by the Verve, the..."

Jan. 22, 2008 Music Post by Austin Powell

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

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

"...folk confessionals put her in a league somewhere between Jack Johnson and Ani DiFranco. – Andy LangerAmbulance Ltd Noon,..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

Miles and Miles of Miles

The Columbia Legacy

"...works from the recent albums. Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, Wayne Shorter, Dave Liebman, John McLaughlin,..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature by Jeff Mccord

Joe Lansdale

The Hardest Working Unknown Author?

"...ultraviolence to outrageous humor, whenever the mood suits him. Jack London could do it, and Bram Stoker and Poe,..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Books Feature by Marc Savlov

Eastside Kings Fest Preview: Bobby Rush Talks Pandemic Life, Dolemite & Race

Blues showman appears virtually from Austin on Monday

"...entertainer Bobby Rush, who commuted from his home in Jackson, MS., for the taping, took a call this week..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Jack Johnson, world heavyweight champion in 1908, started his career..."

June 12, 2020 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Mt. Joy

"...than musical charge through the vocals of Matt Quinn. Jack Johnson fans will feel his spirit plugged into electric..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

Saturday ACL Fest Picks

First week, second day handicapping

"...duo channeled the eclectic beats of J Dilla, innocuous Jack Johnson acoustics, raw blues of the Black Keys, and..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Feature

Afternoon ACL Acts Worth Waking Up For

Get the most out of your pass with these nine artists

"...duo channeled the eclectic beats of J Dilla, innocuous Jack Johnson acoustics, raw blues of the Black Keys, and..."

Sept. 28, 2016 Music Post by The Music Staff

Tuesday SXSW 2015 Showcases

"...Noche." Meanwhile Matias Cena, the country's lovable rambler, plays Jack Johnson better than the beach bum himself on last..."

March 13, 2015 Music Feature

DVDanger: 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'

John Barrymore's lascivious trip into the heart of his own darkness

"...As Samuel Johnson allegedly said (and as Avenged Sevenfold quoted), "He who..."

Feb. 8, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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"...Lala Land?. "Erika" busks with the simple sincerity of Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records, not unlike the ballad "Blueprint." Upbeat..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Music Review by Austin Powell

Bob Schneider

"...committed to tape. "Honeypot" pops as 6-foot as any Jack Johnson swell, a pure punch of bass drum ambience,..."

April 15, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Michael Franti & Spearhead

"...reggae and rock, Franti works the laid-back buzz of Jack Johnson, dosing it with just enough Lenny Kravitz to..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Rogue Wave

Thursday

"...kind of moniker, and when the band jumped to Jack Johnson's Brushfire label, it wasn't overly concerned about editing..."

March 19, 2010 Music Review by Michael Bertin

Mothers of Reinvention

White Denim's Fits of maximum R&B

"...two distinct movements. The first side steamrolls over with Jack Johnson-era Miles Davis electricity and Funkadelic boogie, while the..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

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"...triumphant work to date. Veteran songwriter Lee Simmons translates Jack Johnson's Californian breeze for West Texas skylines on his..."

March 13, 2009 Music Review by Austin Powell

ACL Fest Saturday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2008

"...Signed to Jack Johnson's Brushfire label, Minneapolis-based troubadour Jennings is deeply spiritual,..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature

Bonnaroo (From the Pit)

"...After that I shot Jack Johnson, who I don’t think should be a main..."

June 19, 2008 Music Post by Gary Miller

Brian Birdwell

"...Given the sudden superstar re-emergence of Jack Johnson, it's not surprising to discover a new contingent..."

June 13, 2008 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Cowpokes in Their Underpants, and Their Ladies

You don't have to put their clothes on to have a good time.

"...appliqué, tights, cap), George Strait (tighty whities, Stetson), and/or Jack Johnson (knit boxing shorts with blue sash belt) more..."

May 2, 2008 Design Post by Cindy Widner

In Your Facebook

Do social networking sites strengthen communities or the class divide?

"...of) Facebook. No. 1 for Facebook is soft rocker Jack Johnson vs. rapper Akon on MySpace. No. 2: Coldplay..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Rogue Wave

"...for the entire album. The Oakland quartet, now on Jack Johnson's Brushfire imprint, has a greater sense of urgency,..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

How Green Is the Music?

Festivals, bands, and musicians seek environmental harmony

"...Bird, Dave Matthews Band, String Cheese Incident, Alanis Morissette, Jack Johnson, Avril Lavigne, Barenaked Ladies, Bonnie Raitt, Red Hot..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Gary Lucas/Gods & Monsters

Trolling South by Southwest 2007

"...Jerry Harrison on keyboards, they ripped through a "Poison Tree/Jack Johnson/Ghostrider" medley from their 1992 debut, a modal Abdullah..."

March 23, 2007 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Letters @ 3AM

The greatest sins of newspapers are sins of omission and emphasis. Historical context is usually ignored, and though facts are reported truly, a lack of context can make the facts lie.

"...to referee high-stakes boxing matches. This old gunfighter judged Jack Johnson's bouts, among others. Finally, he left the West..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

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