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

Dancing About Architecture

The Antone's Dance

"...continue mining the talent pool of Texas," he adds. Johnny Hates Jazz..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Record Reviews

"...Twenties, Thirties, and Forties. One of Wills' best-known fiddlers, Johnny Gimble, graciously adds his considerable prowess on four songs..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Music Review

Texas Platters

"..."Like a King," is an instant Vaughan staple, while Johnny "Guitar" Watson's "Motor Head Baby" and the guitarist's own..."

June 5, 1998 Music Review

Postmarks

Brown Right To Fight

"...few. And besides, if we could ask any now-dead legend how they're doing, I'll bet most of 'em would..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Column

Texas Platters

"...(and rhythm guitar), Peggy Suicide's dead-on-target bass pickings, and Johnny Cat's snap, crackle, and pop drumkit fireworks. The hits..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

Dancing About Architecture

Blind in Texas or: Ken Don't Know Dick

"...Booth. Also gone from this earthly plane are horn legend Doc Cheatham, and possibly Jeff Buckley, who, after disappearing..."

June 6, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Runoff Roundup

"...Place 6 legend Dr. Charles Urdy, who held the seat for 13..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Which Woody?

Live Oak Theatre Celebrates Guthrie, but Which One?

"...Depression and a rupturing American landscape made him a legend. And that makes him dangerous. He fits too easily..."

March 28, 1997 Arts Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Dancing About Architecture

That Was the Week That Was

"...On the recording front, Jane Wiedlin got together with Johnny Goudie for some tunes, while the Derailers hit the..."

March 21, 1997 Music Column

Braver Newer World

The Year in Albums

"...well. Nashville throwaways Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Johnny Cash, and Merle Haggard all released albums, ranging from..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Dancing About Architecture

Lights! Camera! Gilmore!

"...glass-emptying weepers with the swaggering soul of a tattooed Johnny Horton" (Toronto Now). Mixed Notes Merry Christmas and a..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Music Column

Dancing About Architecture

Right Off The Dial

"...Johnny Cash cancelled last night's Erwin Center show not because..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Music Column

From Commune to Congress House

Mark Hallman

"...It wouldn't be a true Austin legend if it didn't start with hippies and Jerry Jeff..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

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