Critics Poll

Our music team weighs in on the year's best shows, venues, and more

"...Carousel Lounge (Beets)..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Music Feature

Released! The Human Rights Concerts 1986-1998

"...U.S. in 1986, starring U2, Sting, Springsteen, Joni Mitchell, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Page & Robert..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Saturday Showcases

"...Sobbin' (the smoked-out combo of Western Tink and Beautiful Lou), the Weeknd affiliate Billionaire B, and Chicago rapper Omen,..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Partying on ESPN's Dime: Priceless

Horns Republic Square shindig turns into big freebie for fans

"...advertised, but played well. Defensive ends Alex Okafor and Jackson Jeffcoat are going to be a lot of fun..."

Sept. 2, 2012 Sports Post by Michael Corcoran

Page Two: The Suburbs

Growing up with Phoebe Snow, whose presence and music transcended the ordinary

"...memory of it – one always shared, and shared loudly, at that – was that I used to chase..."

May 6, 2011 Column by Louis Black

GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout

Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by

"...Texas Legislature Senate District 14 Kirk Watson (D)*115,79161% Mary Lou Serafine (R) 68,019 36% Kent Phillips (L) 6,871 4%..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eight Days of Cash

Final full Lege campaign finance reports filed

"...loans Kirk Watson* (D) $106,110.95 $100,543.39 $1,645,116.58 $0 Mary Lou Serafine (R) $8,061.40 $13,963.45 $2,797.75 $0 Kent Philips (L)..."

Oct. 27, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Crossroads 3

I went up to the Crossroads – and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – fell down on my knees

"...the Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, the Who, Queen. Michael Jackson's silver sequined glove rotates, Stevie Nicks' gypsy threads twirl..."

July 2, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Remembering 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Movie'

CinemaTexas program notes

"...to the British) journeys over the Appalachian Mountains, the Louisiana Purchase, manifest destiny, the war with Mexico and so..."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...songstress Gin Wigmore's given name sounds like something Peter Jackson coughed up, but her soulful pipes are anything but..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Everyday Magic

Lee Barber returns to that place you go to find a song

"..."I started with something abstract, like a cloud," he says, staring long and hard. "I drew a..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

The Primary Candidates

Local and statewide candidates hit the campaign trail

"...R: Mary Lou Serafine..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

Campaign Finance Reports

Cash makes the contender

"...Rep. Democrat Donna Howard's reserves of $138,199. Similarly, Marilyn Jackson has only $550 on hand to take on Rep...."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Making of an Endorsement

"...ART, EVANGELINE CAFE, FAIRVIEW PROPERTIES, FEATHERS, FIND-N-GRIND SKATESHOP, FIREHOUSE LOUNGE, FIRST BASE DATA SYSTEMS INC., FLAMINGO AUTO, FLASHBACK, FLORA..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

FronteraFest 2005

"...Fri., Jan. 21: "The Veterinarian" by Simon Renwick; "Mary Lou Turbine: Space Cowgirl" by John P. Funk; "Yellowman" by..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Arts Review

Once Upon a Time in Austin

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

"...Zwick; D: David Semel; S: Trevor Munson; with Joshua Jackson, Jaime King, John Mellencamp, D.J. Qualls..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

After a Fashion

SXSW Friday

"...against each other in a boxing ring is a fabulous idea, and whoever thought of it should win a..."

March 15, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...former includes three-quarters of the Nixons, while the latter's ex-Marvelous 3 frontman is on Arista, who'll release his Left..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...MARY LOU LORD: Lord is not your mother's folksinger. Following her..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

The Strokes @ Stubb's

Live Shot

"...a punchy two-chord drive and Casablancas taking on a Lou Reed-like diction and, at one point, letting out a..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Founding Editorial Board: Nick Barbaro, Louis Black, Joe Dishner, Ed Lowry, Sarah Whistler, Jeff WhittingtonEditorialScreens..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

After a Fashion

"After a Fashion" tosses a few words around about local designer Brian Frisbie, and guess what this Thursday is?

"...fabricator, he has supplied furnishings and architectural detailing for Jackson-Ruiz (including a large shoji screen and cabinets), Circle C..."

July 6, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Dancing About Architecture

The Austin Music Network changes administrations once again.

"...Hall (insert your own Pong joke here) and Victoria Jackson as to whether he actually was the owner of..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Microradio back in Austin, Fortune 500 gone.

"...last several years and that hasn't worked; against Michael Jackson, because in his own words, he's the "King of..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

October Previews

"...D: Louis Morneau; with Lou Diamond Phillips, Dina Meyer, Bob Gunton,..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Live Shots

Brian Setzer Orchestra, Br5-49

"...came on stage. With a horn section blasting away loud enough to knock a house down, the ex-Stray Cat..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Music Feature

Un Dios

"...Nat King Cole. And Dizzy. And Sarah [Vaughan], Milt Jackson, Ray Brown, Buddy Rich. Imagine. For me, it was..."

June 25, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Dancing About Architecture

We Got Trouble -- Right Here in River City

"...Dusty Trails is comprised of Phillips, Vivian Trimble (Luscious Jackson, Kostars), Josephine Wiggs (Breeders), and Laura Cromwell (Buffalo Daughter..."

May 28, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

I Wanna Take You Higher

"...He respects Pavement's Stephen Malkmus as he does Lou Reed, probing into their lyrics with an eager eye..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Books Feature by Simon Reynolds

A World in Which All Worlds Fit

"...Doug's Club, Big Gil's, S.A. Martin's Grocery, and Ken Jackson's Drive-In, as well as the citywide singalongs held at..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

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