Boz Scaggs Doesn't Mean to Be Argumentative

The Texan parses blues, R&B, and rock & roll ahead of two Austin shows

"...Tell him yes, but even "Lido Shuffle" had a Jimmy Reed groove, he rebuts...."

Oct. 19, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Trumpet Colossus Kenny Dorham Towers Alongside the Jazz Gods

The Austin musician stands alone in showing up Miles Davis in his autobiography

"...In tow were trombonist Buford Banks, Austin jazz great Martin Banks' father, and trumpeters Paris Jones, Warner Ross, and..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Capital City Black Film Festival Mounts The Last Defense

Viola Davis-produced documentary series added to fest

"...Potkin, Aida Leisenring, and Andrew Wang, series director Amani Martin, and Jones’ friend and ally Jimmy Lawson...."

Aug. 21, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Pool System Will Collapse If We Don't Save It

Shall we dive in?

"...over the cost – in particular, Greg Casar and Jimmy Flannigan. For Casar, the issue is that the city..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Luv Doc: Terrible Music

Burn it all down and start over

"...Eric Trump. Eric Trump and that guy who owns Jimmy John's who hunts white rhinos. Oh, and Martin Shkreli...."

April 20, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Cast: Julianne Nicholson, Emma Roberts, Zachary Quinto, Jess Weixler, Jimmy Smits, Jason Biggs, Lea Thompson, Scott Cohen, Octavia Chavez-Richmond,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

2017 Music Critics Poll

Best roadshow, best new local acts, R.I.P.s, etc.

"...John Abercrombie, Muhal Richard Abrams, Martin Eric Ain, Geri Allen, Gregg Allman, David Axelrod, Walter..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Holiday Viewing: Elf

One for the whole family

"...has always leaned toward the work of David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, and Stanley Kubrick while my mom’s taste was..."

Dec. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Mark Fagan

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Over 70 Texas fairs, fests, fetes, and more

"...Jimmy Webb – The Glen Campbell Years Oct. 7, The..."

Oct. 4, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fantastic Fest First Wave Hits Hard

Stephen King adaptations, Arabic cinema, and Three Billboards

"...spot goes to Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, playwright-turned-director Martin McDonagh's follow-up to 2012's Seven Psychopaths. The tale of..."

Aug. 8, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" Became the Most Valuable Song of All Time

Buffett began composing the song after visiting a local Mexican restaurant

"...Ryan White begins his new biography of Jimmy Buffett with the transcript of a 2012 hearing before..."

July 21, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...(1973, 95min/color, DCP) Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Ramon Bieri, and Warren Oates. Directed..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jim Caligiuri Exit Interview

Ten minutes, 20 questions, and 20-plus years of Americana chronicles

"...one of a few that did that, [along with] Jimmy LaFave, some guy from L.A. who recorded a record..."

April 13, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Releases Final Artist List

Ryan Adams, Lil Yachty, Neko Case, and 184 more

"...DJ JB, Hoodtronics, Keeper, Leather Girls, Mad Classy, Bethany Martin, Mélat, Nimbus, the Resistance, Staci Russell, Sharkweek, and the..."

March 4, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...Samilpa, True Believers, Pariah, Junior Brown & Tanya Rae, Jimmy LaFave, Kerry Awn, Little Sister & Ugly Americans; Angela..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

Point Austin: Waxing “Presidential”

Trump delivers the same threats in a more polite package

"...Council will consider a resolution, sponsored by Council Member Jimmy Flannigan and several colleagues, condemning the Trump executive order..."

March 3, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Austin Food + Wine Festival Announces 2017 Talent

Tickets go on sale today

"...Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery), John Bates and Brandon Martinez (Noble Sandwich Co.), Stephen Bonin (Geraldine’s), John Brand (San..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Critics Poll

"...Jay Trachtenberg: Pedrito Martinez, Continental Club..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Q&A With Kurt Braunohler

The absurdist comic has a seriously bright future

"...but distorted by a sense of fantasy and Steve Martin-like disconnection from the governing principles of mainstream stand-up...."

Sept. 16, 2016 Arts Post by Sean L. Malin

Moontower Review: Martin Short

The evening with Short was long on classic comedy

"...The ticket to Martin Short’s Moontower Comedy & Oddity Fest performance read: An..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

Miracles From Heaven

This Christian-centric film wears its faith on its sleeve

"...Directed by: Patricia Riggen. Starring: Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson, Kylie Rogers, Queen Latifah, John Carroll Lynch, Eugenio..."

March 18, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW List No. 9

Number nine (Wale), number nine (Miike Snow), number nine (Peaches)

"...Hey, Jonly Bonly, Kay Odyssey, Kingdom of Suicide Lovers, Jimmy LaFave, Lil Sicc, Line Upon Line Percussion, Loteria, Al..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Moontower 5 Draws a Princess

Maya Rudolph & Gretchen Lieberum's purple reign hits Austin

"...college pals launched the act on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon back in September 2012, the band's been in..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Mark Hellerman After the death of their best friend, Jimmy (Alex Neustaedter) enlists childhood friend Dan (Kian Lawley), little..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Moontower 5: More Comics Announced

David Cross, Leslie Jones, and Colin Jost join the fest fun

"...28 acts announced last fall – among them headliners Martin Short and Kevin Smith – now add David Cross,..."

Jan. 21, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Food + Wine Festival Tickets Go On Sale Today

More events, more celebrity chefs

"...Jeff Balfour (San Antonio’s Southerleigh), John Bates and Brandon Martinez (Noble Sandwich Co.), John Brand (San Antonio’s Hotel Emma),..."

Jan. 20, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Long Center CEO Resigns

After four years, Jamie Grant leaves Austin for St. Paul

"...press release announcing the move, Board Chair Patsy Woods Martin says she will be sad to see Grant go,..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...bring the community to dance. Working out of a Martin Middle School gym and performing at the Dougherty Arts..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

10 Minutes With Ry Cooder

Journeyman guitarist yes, ethnomusicologist maybe

"...with the bluegrass. Go get Reno & Smiley or Jimmy Martin if you want to hear something good...."

Sept. 17, 2015 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

News Roundup: Bullhooks and Bikes

Plus knives, fires, and schools

"...• Don't Stab Me, Bro: Austin Police arrested Jimmy Baylor Thursday night after a fight in the parking..."

Aug. 10, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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