Ax-Wielding 101

Manga Beyond the Norm, in Excellent Paperback Form

"...“Black Sushi Party Piece,” which could make the gaijin Johnny Ryan’s oeuvre seem urbane and inhibited in comparison; the..."

Dec. 8, 2010 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Black

"...the rhythm, and commence jumpin' out the jukebox like "Johnny B. Goode" behind opener "Freeway (Exiled)." As Longoria's nasal..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Music Review by Doug Freeman

All Down the Line

Forget the Exile on Main St. reissue. Here's the 1972 Stones in all their cinematic glory, plus a 1981 bonus to make it a double feature.

"...Flicks and The Biggest Bang, which includes the UK legends' unbelievable 2006 Zilker Park performance...."

Oct. 29, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin City Limits: 35 Years in Photographs

Thirty-five years of Austin City Limits images of course equals 35,000 words

"...with My Morning Jacket under the Austin City Limits legend on the front, Ray Charles defying gravity on the..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Crossroads 3

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

"...Joy Division constricting into New Order, Johnny Ramone's downstroke-sanded Mosrite Ventures II guitar, Joan Jett's Jaguar..."

July 2, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Remembering 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Movie'

CinemaTexas program notes

"...#3), Marcia Bowman (Hooker #4), David C. Billodeau and Johnny David (Men in pickup truck)...."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature

UT to Host NCAA Baseball Regional Tourney

Garrido named to CWS All Legends Team

"...Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium, located in Omaha, Neb., has hosted the..."

June 1, 2010 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Dressing Down the Superhero

How the irreverent comic Kick-Ass made the leap from page to picture show

"...he met artist John Romita Jr., son of industry legend John Romita Sr. and a superstar sketcher with a..."

April 16, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Paying tribute to Tony Campise and rolling out the red carpet for the Kashmere Stage Band and SXSW Film

"...• Immediately preceding the Johnny Depp-narrated When You're Strange: A Film About the Doors..."

March 12, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Learning the Game

Learning Buddy Holly's game, 203 tracks at a time

"..."Rock Around the Clock" and its rhythm courtesy of Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Holly's..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

ACL Music Fest Friday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2009

"...behind the likes of Lee Dorsey, Irma Thomas, and Johnny Adams. The deep soul of his early 1980s solo..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Arthuriosis

Getalong Gang's heavy metal opera rocks Camelot with badass-itude and lots of hair

"...Since the dawn of time, the legend of Arthur, legendary king of Britain, has been told..."

April 17, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Le Doulos & Le Deuxième Souffle

Cowboy gangster Jean-Pierre Melville almost always chose to die and almost always violently

"...Girl on the Bridge (Legend, $14.95): Finally on DVD, Daniel Auteuil's César-winning performance as..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Screens Review by Raoul Hernandez

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Austin's bands of tomorrow are already here, they're just U18

"...Urban Legend..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Esteban 'Steve' Jordan Tribute

"...the gymlike ballroom before the Texana Dames' lovely harmonies. Johnny Degollado's old-school conjunto brought out the dancers, as did..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Chac-Mool

A rare glimpse inside the inner circle of accordion pioneer Esteban 'Steve' Jordan

"...In the legend, Esteban "Steve" Jordan is always playing for his life...."

Aug. 8, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Academy Award-winning documentarian Alex Gibney puts the famed journalist, icon, and myth Hunter S. Thompson before his lens and comes away with a telling portrait of the man and his era.

"...the first since the writer elevated that myth to legend by committing suicide in 2005. It’s also the first..."

July 4, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Everything

What do Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, and Ocote Soul Sounds have in common? Prince, Maceo Parker, and Larry Harlow!

"...and current Grupo members Martinez, bassist Greg Gonzalez, drummer Johnny Lopez, and former Grupo singer Brian Ramos. The Blimp..."

June 13, 2008 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

The Velveeta Room: Vive la Difference de le Fromage!

Nearly three dozen comics are flocking to Sixth Street to pay tribute to Austin's other comedy club

"...be several comics from the Velveeta's early years – Johnny Hardwick, Joey Waldon, Christi Evans, Brian Malow, Vanessa Kaufman,..."

June 13, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

What's on the Slab

Texas roadhouses are far from middle-of-the-road

"...Out in Willow City, Harry's is a legendary biker spot right on the Willow City Loop, one..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Kathy McCarty

Day Trips

Frank Buck's Zoo in Gainesville may not be as well known as its larger-than-life namesake, but it is impressive nonetheless

"...difficult for any park to live up to the legend of Frank "Bring 'Em Back Alive" Buck...."

May 2, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Roy T's Old Salado Bakery is the home of legends, delicious pastries, and more

"...Roy T's Old Salado Bakery began with two legends and has expanded from there. One legend was made..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Movie Reviews Are a Blight on Already Failing 'Chronicle'

"...amateurish, but after reading the review for I Am Legend by Josh Rosenblatt [Film Listings, Dec. 14], I felt..."

Jan. 1, 2008 Postmarks

The Heavy Metal Box

Sweeeet

"...metal's forefathers – Blue Cheer's "Summertime Blues," Hawkwind's "Lost Johnny," Deep Purple's "Highway Star" – disc two starts veering..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Johnny Cash: The Biography

Yet another biography of the Man in Black

"...Johnny Cash: The Biographyby Michael Streissguth Da Capo Press, 334..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Rock & Roll Heaven, The Police: 1978-1983, Runnin' Down a Dream: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

The days the music died, the Police in their Speedos, and a pictorial companion to the new documentary Runnin' Down a Dream: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

"...glamour out of glam. From spreads of Mississippi blues legend Robert Johnson (poisoning) to the Godfather of Soul (heart..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

Hank, Harry, and Jesse James

Sitting in with Jimmy Grabowske, steel guitarist to the stars

"...who just the year before had played Texas Cajun legend Harry Choates' final show before his mysterious death in..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

ACL Fest Friday Picks

"...remembered for her portrayal of Wanda Jackson in the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line, but now Memphian Amy..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

Down We Go

Revisiting Renaissance man Robert Thom's prolific and hellish Hollywood visions

"...The first shot is synchronized with the soundtrack of Johnny Weissmuller's famous Tarzan call and the sound of drumming...."

Aug. 10, 2007 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Dale Watson

"...the musicianship is top-notch, particularly the pedal steel of legend Lloyd Green. Covering the Little Darlin' recordings of label..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

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