Searching for a King

Debating leadership in the wake of the Tamir Rice decision

"...one using the title. After the announcement that two Cleveland police officers would not face charges for killing 12-year-old..."

Dec. 30, 2015 News Post by Kahron Spearman

Crossroads 3

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

"...Cleveland and Harvey Pekar are one and the same: head..."

July 2, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Amazing Grace

The lost concert movie of the nights that Aretha Franklin recorded her iconic album

"...death, finally catches those nights. Backed by the Rev. James Cleveland, a small band, and the extraordinary Southern California..."

April 12, 2019 Movie Review by Michael King

'The NFL Beat': Browns Face Tough Decision at QB

RG3 looms large in the 2012 draft

"...I was in Cleveland the day LeBron announced he would be taking his..."

Feb. 18, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

American Splendor

At the center of its uniquely beating heart, American Splendor is a heartfelt valentine to Everymen (and Women) everywhere

"...Pekar, Hope Davis, Joyce Brabner, Madylin Sweeten, Danielle Batone, James Urbaniak, Judah Friedlander and Toby Radloff. I hear it..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: Amazing Grace

Two nights with the incomparable Aretha Franklin

"...selling gospel record of all time). Backed by Rev. James Cleveland, a small band, and the extraordinary Southern California..."

March 17, 2019 SXSW Post by Michael King

Sister in the Spirit

Praising the Lord with one of Austin's most talented sisters

"..."In 1976, St. James [Baptist Church] wanted me to come over to guest..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Music Feature by David Lynch

The AggreGAYtor: August 11

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Gay Games rock Cleveland, Peeta's still straight but not narrow, and Obama-Putin relations..."

Aug. 11, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Bringing Up Baby

Baby Dee creates magic out of life

"...to New York City from her childhood home in Cleveland, she played organ in a church in the South..."

Feb. 14, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

Make Your Mama Proud

The Gospel According to Bill "The Mailman" Martin and Chester Baldwin

"...Outside the congregation of St. James Baptist Church, his home church for more than 40..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Wheeler Walker, Jr. Kicks Ass/Eats Out

Meet the LeBron James of country music

"...The healthy-sized crowd inside Grizzly Hall roared as LeBron James made history Sunday night, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to..."

June 21, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Reissues

Los Zafiros

"...cited: Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, the Fairfield Four, Rev. James Cleveland, the Original Five Blind Boys of Alabama, the..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Music Feature

Reissues

"...is oft credited as hip-hop's first use of a James Brown snippet) breath for breath. Paid in Full is..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Music Feature

Austin at Large: The Train Can’t Be Too Late

It’s going to be sad, so sad, when Mayor Pete’s money comes if Austin’s not ready

"...(headline h/t the Rev. James Cleveland)..."

March 10, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Luv Doc: Not a Planner

The Luv Doc talks about an OG social justice warrior from back in the day

"...I know this is not a huge, earth-shattering problem,..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Column

Terry Allen’s Manifest Monographs

Lubbock don stages a vintage show for the ages

"...first encore “Gimme a Ride to Heaven Boy” and James Cleveland spiritual “Give Me My Flowers” called the service..."

Jan. 16, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film

Daily reviews and interviews

"...no Dixie Hummingbirds. Mahalia, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Wards, James Cleveland, and the Staples are finally acknowledged as the..."

March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Something to Live For

"...to town, including national stars Clara Ward, Mahalia Jackson, James Cleveland, Joe May, Sam Cooke and the Soul Stirrers,..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Texans Fans Break Out the Wave in Win

Next victim: the McCoy-led Browns

"...the wings and I think a gimmie game against Cleveland is the kind of game that “Kubes” will use..."

Nov. 5, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Their Satanic Majesties

Dark knowledge and Jäger shots with Austin’s Ancient VVisdom

"...AC: Back in Cleveland you both played in the well-known hardcore band Integrity...."

July 25, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

'Chronicle' Mock NFL Draft

"...20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Wide receiver James Hardy, from Indiana, is the pick here. Maybe the..."

April 25, 2008 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

SXSW Music: Third Whopping List

Another 547 acts booked for the 2015 Music Conference

"...what will ultimately tally over 2,000. SXSW General Manager James Minor confirmed that this is the last large list..."

Jan. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Live Shots

"...Cleveland, Ohio, September 20-29..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Music Feature

Queen & Slim

Tragic romance with a Black Lives Matter message

"...The film opens in a Cleveland diner as a man and a woman navigate a..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Space Cowboy Steve Miller's Not Joking

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist details the pompitous of musical education

"..."For the show in Austin, we've invited [harmonica great] James Cotton to perform. I used to see him all..."

July 22, 2016 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Final SXSW List: No. 10

Nas, Vince Staples, Lucius, and 198 more

"...DJ Ryan Wolf (Cleveland, OH.)..."

March 4, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The AggreGAYtor: August 12

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Gay Games have opened in Cleveland with a massive circuit party featuring Boy George...."

Aug. 12, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Duplicity

Julia Roberts and Clive Owen star in this new thriller about schemers and double-dealers.

"...scene in slo-mo, with the diegetic sound cut out (James Newton Howard’s aggressively frenetic score plays instead); the effect..."

March 20, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Sculpting a School

David Deming on the Art of Being a Dean

"...has its own momentum now, and that's exciting. Once James Michener came up with the first $5 million --..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Please Kill Me and other ROCK & ROLL BOOKS of 1996

"...I left a job operating a drill press in Cleveland for this?!! All I wanted to do was play..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Books Feature

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