I Live My Broken Dreams

This year's rock docs examine the 'outsider myth' and more among the likes of Daniel Johnston, Townes Van Zandt, and Wild Man Fischer

"...instead of gushing, Van Zandt drolly mocks the two legends for the showbiz schtick of their album concept and..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

Next Departure

With 'Jersey Girl,' Kevin Smith swaps out Jay and Silent Bob for a 7-year-old, all while 'The Green Hornet' looms

"...Smith himself are eyeing no less than Hong Kong legend and all around ass-kicker extraordinaire Jet Li for the..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Willie Nelson

Texas RePlatters

"...a tribute to one of his greatest influences, honky-tonk legend Lefty Frizzell. Abbott native Nelson and the Corsicana-born Frizzell..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Music Review by Christopher Gray

TCB

Austin soldiers on beyond SXSW with hot rods, SPAM, and puking

"...8pm with Gary Primich and the Leroi Bros. featuring Johnny Reno (Friday) and Cave Catt Sammy and James Intveld..."

March 28, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Townes Van Zandt Reviewed

"...Gentle Evening With Townes Van Zandt preserves the Texas legend's appearance at Carnegie Hall as part of a Poppy..."

June 14, 2002 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...with indie India Records' Effects of Madness. While frontman Johnny Goudie has long been one of the town's most..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Page Two

Even a lot of memorializing would not have been enough to pay tribute to Waylon Jennings, who had a profound and spiritual impact on Austin and its music; the Austin Music Awards will feature a salute to Ray Benson; our preview coverage of SXSW Interactive and Film gets under way with a tech-centric meditation by Bruce Sterling and an interview with Journeys With George director Alexandra Pelosi.

"...show honors Ray Benson, Austin music icon and national legend, and Asleep at the Wheel. Special guests for that..."

March 1, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Dancing About Architecture

Steamboat returns, SXSW looms closer.

"...or $25 day of show. Just added are fiddle legend Johnny Gimble and Strat king Jimmie Vaughan to the..."

March 1, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

TV Eye

How to escape turkey afterburn and family overkill

"...is thankful for? A profile of the Rolling Stones legend airs in an ABC special, Being Mick, at 9pm.Friday..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Dancing About Architecture

Champ Hood takes his fiddle to heaven.

"...heard about the fiddler, guitarist, and all-around Austin musical legend possibly being ill, and no one could confirm the..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Shuggie Otis

"...Otis to fill in. He declined. Son of blues legend Johnny Otis, Shuggie was only 15 when fellow West..."

July 13, 2001 Music Review by Kate X Messer

Old Man River

Once an outlaw, always an outlaw: The Return of Steven Fromholz

"...tunes, and adding guests like (now late) pedal steel legend Jimmy Day, fiddle giant Johnny Gimble, songwriting peers like..."

April 20, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Dancing About Architecture

One week 'til SXSW and already the music is hitting the fan.

"...the fracas hauled off Metro owner Josh Cisneros. KLBJ-FM's Johnny Walker, who was at the club that night to..."

March 9, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Great Escape

Chain Gangs! Cast Aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! ... It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...tale in modern-day Rio. Both are based on the legend of the bard Orpheus and his love, Euridyce; here..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Songs of Innocence and Experience

From poetry scrawled on walls to poetry inscribed on CD: the saga of the Gourds.

"...just some guys getting along playing music, not some Johnny Thunders thing where we're all strung out on the..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

The Lizards of Aus

'Never an Adult Moment' With Austin's Veteran Bluegrass Pranksters

"..."Originally, we added a few country and bluegrass chestnuts, Johnny Horton songs. But as we moved along, we got..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Ritalin Kids sign a record deal; Steve Wertheimer gets wet all over.

"...in that the disc itself is emblazoned with the legend "Why aren't you listening to the Scabs like everyone..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Carrie Clark quits Sixteen Deluxe; Sire Records is in a muddle.

"..."and we didn't give it to 'em," the country legend says quietly. The gentle Walser adds that he's not..."

June 30, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Gospel According to Austin, TX (Kick Butt Gospel/107.1 KGSR)

Texas Platters

"...recent Second Time Around, followed by fellow East Austin legend Ruben Ramos' scabrous Tejano take on Kris Kristofferson's "One..."

June 30, 2000 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Committed (Chapter III)

"...Mark Mothersbaugh score boostered Rushmore. The pairing of soul legend Don Covay's "Mercy Mercy" and Glen Campbell's wonderfully schlocky..."

April 28, 2000 Music Review by Kim Mellen

The Sound of One Psycho Cracking

John Cale talks abut composing the original soundtrack for American Psycho

"...American Psycho is composed by John Cale. Long a legend as one of the founding members of the Velvet..."

April 14, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...don't miss a chance to see an honest-to-God country legend, with genre-defining hits like "For The Good Times," "Release..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...Screen legend (and real-life stroke victim) Kirk Douglas plays Harry, an..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Against the Grain

A profile of Bad Livers bassist Mark Rubin

"...blues. We have old blues records, we don't need Johnny Winter. We have Muddy Waters. Muddy Waters is good..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

George Jones Stubb's, October 22

"...Is On" was a little wobbly, as the country legend's voice hadn't completed its warmup laps, but by "Bartender's..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Autumn Tales

The fall 1999 film season looks to be busier and noiser than ever.

"...boxers in Ron Shelton's Play It to the Bone; Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci join with Tim Burton to..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Live Shots

Dianne Reeves, Pam Hart/Austin Music Festival

"...Patsy Moore's "I Remember," dedicated to recently departed jazz legends Kenny Kirkland, Dorothy Donnegan, and Betty Carter among others,..."

June 18, 1999 Music Feature

Live Shots

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL

"...the Derailers to the smooth down-home blues of Texas Johnny Brown to the propulsive rhythms of Haiti's Boukman Eksperyans...."

May 7, 1999 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...JOHNNY DOWD: Looking for something disturbing yet entertaining? Then this..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Blues for Life

"...time I went into Jimmy's Club, they were playing Johnny 'Guitar' Watson, just tearing this lowdown shit. They had..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

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