Dancing About Architecture

SXSW kicks into gear, Eric Johnson gets intense, and things keep falling apart

"...(Syracuse, N.Y.), Bevis Frond (London), Gay Dad (London), the High Fidelity (Glasgow, Scotland), Junkie XL (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Murder City..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

The New Blues Revue

"...rapidly; besides Austin Blues, Buffalo Billiards, where Hang 'em High Saloon once stood, is now featuring live music, and..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Only the Beginning

Wednesday Night SXSW "Sleepers"

"...that comes from being a veteran of the Jacksboro Highway clubs and jukejoints, and few names come with more..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature

Live Shots

"...SHAWN COLVIN, FREEDY JOHNSTON Backyard, April 18..."

May 2, 1997 Music Feature

Hoots and Horrors

Planning Your Hootenanny

"...and bands get bumped, tempers tend to flare really high...."

Jan. 17, 1997 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Do the Chili Mac

"...on the internet was a question about whether Daniel Johnston had been arrested for burning a black church, with..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Column

Women Dive into WATERTechnology Gainer

"...feet wet (and giving swimming lessons) in technology? Amanda Johnston, who is completing a master's degree at UT, came..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Screens Feature by Ken Hunt

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...• Eastside Memorial at the Johnston Campus would move to the former Alter­nat­ive Learning Center,..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Friday Picks & Sleepers

Obvious Picks and loads of not-so-obvious Sleepers!

"...from Shreveport, La., the Residents remain pre-eminent purveyors of high-concept multimedia experimentalism. From rusty-edged excoriations of rock royalty featuring..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Battling for Music, History, and Learning

Juneteenth Battle of the Bands competition harkens back to days when marching bands enjoyed a celebrated place in Austin's black community, and creates opportunity for greater future African-American involvement in school bands.

"...culmination of a three-week cram session in the head-swaying, high-stepping style of marching called "SWAC," for Southwest Athletic Conference,..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Lee Elementary Still Lee Elementary

Campus renaming debate still rumbles on the AISD board

"...nominated. In fact, she told the board that the highlight of the whole process had been knowing her grandchild..."

May 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Comparison of Professional Culinary Programs in Austin

"...Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Feature

Austin, California?

The West Coast Goes to the Southwest

"...from the California area." And with all the California-based high-tech firms opening branches here or relocating to the Austin..."

June 30, 1995 News Feature

The Smartest Kids in the Room

Hint: It may not be the AISD board of trustees

"...they sent me as a representative for Eastside Memorial High School students. I want to tell you that I'm..."

April 29, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Up Off a Lick range from mirroring prime Roc-A-Fella's high-pitched soul sampling ("Outro") to barren and bass-heavy ("Shoebox Money"). –..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Saturday ACL Fest 2018 Picks

Saturday, in the park, I don't think it was the Fourth of July

"...delicate mix of pop aesthetics and R&B stylings. – Abby Johnston..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Music Feature

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...Zandt, Nanci Griffith, James McMurtry, Poi Dog Pondering, Daniel Johnston; An Austin Hoot featuring David Halley, Michael Hall, Kris..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

Discord Grows Over Springdale Farm

City Council will continue the discussion at its December meeting

"...Tensions remained high at last Thurs­day's City Council meeting, with drama both..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

Dazed, But Not Confused

The next 96 hours of SXSW Music starts here

"...platforms are situated within walking distance of one another highlights a strength of our fair city for decades now...."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Tuesday's Gone

On your marks, get set, Tuesday SXSW showcases!

"...appeal with floor-shaking bass and apocalyptic lyrics. – Abby Johnston Henry Wagons8:20pm, 18th Floor at the Hilton Garden Inn;..."

March 8, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

ACL Music Fest Friday Listings

"...glockenspiel makes for a surefire dance party. – Abby Johnston Asleep at the Wheel..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Music Feature

You Can Fly

Freedy Johnston's rainy day album

"...desert island discs, it would most likely include Freedy Johnston’s 1992 LP Can You Fly. It’s a perfect singer-songwriter..."

Jan. 13, 2010 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Handicapping SXSW 09 Wednesday night showcasers

"...Mammals built significant momentum across Texas while still in high school, with a bouncy live presence and driving, Pixies-meet-the-Strokes..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

Off the Record

Songs in A&E: Recovering from the 2008 Austin City Limits Music Festival and revving up for the third annual HAAM Benefit Day

"...Personal highlights included the echoes of Pink Floyd rippling through Spiritualized's..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Out of the Mouths of Children

The return of the Butthole Surfers – don't call it a reunion!

"...from NYC, where he now resides. "Reunions are for high schools that you don't go to. I've never been..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Dispatches From Darfur

Austinites Rio Tenango and Leah Pries take their activism, and their aliases, all the way to Africa

"...experts on the conflict, including former U.S. Rep. Harry Johnston, who served as President Bill Clinton's special envoy to..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

SXSW music news and carryings on

"...Daniel Johnston was the guest of honor last Friday at Zach..."

March 14, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Daniel Johnston-inspired rock opera Speeding Motorcycle rolls into town with Kathy McCarty riding shotgun, Transmission Entertainment gains another foothold on Red River, and the Black & White Years get Real! In Color! with the Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison

"...the first local musicians to recognize the depth of Johnston's oeuvre with her celebrated 1994 tribute, Dead Dog's Eyeball,..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Dancing About Architecture

Every Dog Has His Day

"...radio in four to six weeks. Hot Club of High Tone..."

May 22, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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