All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...her life. Cast: Hadley Robinson, Emily Hampshire, Brandon Mychal Smith, Kausar Mohammed (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head (Opening Night World..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Timbeko, Shinyribs, TC Superstar, an Exquisite Corpse, and more recommended shows for the week

"...Beaumont boogie king Kevin Russell shares a distinct musical grounding with local openers..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...Video shot by Jack Smith, a parent who has become an expert at tracking..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...Loves You, Mr. Hatch, ZACH Theatre Paul Sanchez (Mr. Smith), Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, ZACH Theatre Noah Wood..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Deer, Otoboke Beaver, Nikki Lane, BLK ODYSSY, and more recommended live shows

"...star Eimaral Sol enthralls vocally on "Big Bad Wolf/Sober." – Kevin Curtin Indian Roller's Farewell Concert With David Ramirez, Heavenly..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend Two

Standout sets from round two at Zilker Park

"...a song, this special songwriter showed shades of Patti Smith and mid-Nineties alt-poets to early attendees. – Kevin Curtin Teezo..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest Weekend Two

Blondshell, Teezo Touchdown, and Omar Apollo’s starpower

"...a song, this special songwriter showed shades of Patti Smith and mid-Nineties alt-poets to early attendees. – Kevin Curtin..."

Oct. 15, 2022 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Five Fantasy-Forward Arts Events

Experience the outer reaches of creative imagination

"...by Rosalind Faires, featuring the talents of Yunina Barbour-Payne, Kevin Percival, Taylor Flanagan, and Dane Parker...."

Oct. 14, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Kady Rain, More Eaze, Pusha T, and more non-ACL shows

"...garage-a-billy punk – RIYL the Cramps – and Jeff Smith's bulletproof Tejas punk institution the Hickoids. Also thrillin': young,..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Californian Genius or Affront to ACL-goers?

Writers go pro/con on RHCP's third ACL Fest in a decade

"...2004 about Anthony Kiedis, Flea, and alt-rock Bonham Chad Smith. "Playing with them every day inspire[s] me." – Raoul Hernandez..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

TribFest Recap: Liz Cheney Chooses To Go Out the Hard Way

Scion of power learns the limits of 21st century politics

"...her Texas Tribune Festival closing keynote interview with Evan Smith on Saturday, Sept. 24, she’d voted for his legislative..."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spray Paint, Heavy Meddo, Why Bonnie, Gypsy Mitchell, Black Midi, and more recommended live shows

"...secret guest pulling from the scene-supporting host's impressive Rolodex. – Kevin Curtin (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen · SPF 1000 -..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Clerks III

Deservedly self-indulgent return to the Quick Stop where Kevin Smith began

"...Directed by: Kevin Smith. Starring: Kevin Smith, Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...they think. Directed by John Hyams (Alone), written by Kevin Williamson (Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer)..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Willie’s Picnic Brings the Fireworks, and Beto O’Rourke, to Q2

Old Austin meets new Austin with Fourth of July Concert

"...more stripped down than usual, with Ray Benson joining Kevin Smith, Billy English, and Mickey Raphael, as Willie and..."

July 5, 2022 Music Post by Doug Freeman

John Doe’s Latest Album Is a Step Forward and a Long Look Back

X co-founder and folk songwriter discusses the path from isolation to inspiration

"...made with the help of Willie Nelson's bass player, Kevin Smith, and first call drummer Conrad Choucroun, takes us..."

June 24, 2022 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

Escapism and Connection: The Illustrated Life of Billy Perkins

Hustling Austin posters for 30 years, Perkins perseveres

"...love with while still expecting, adopted both Billy and Kevin after his birth. The following year, 1967, Perkins volunteered..."

June 17, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

What We’re Listening to This Week

A. Sinclair, Quin NFN, Denis O’Donnell, Alexalone, and more sounds worth your time

"...of "How Things Got Done" hearkens Sinclair's former Frank Smith days. Moments of somber beauty like "Taking Cues (Something..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Downton Abbey: A New Era

Small-screen stately manor still can't fill the big screen

"...Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Hugh Dancy, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Laura Haddock, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Elizabeth McGovern,..."

May 20, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Culture 50 Years in the Making: The Kerrville Folk Festival Experience

Life-altering and deep-listening scenes from the oldest music festival in Texas

"...Valerie June, David Ramirez, Jackie Venson, Darrell Scott, Darden Smith, Terri Hendrix with Lloyd Maines, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Good..."

May 20, 2022 Music Feature by Hank Erwin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spirit Adrift, Austin Reggae Fest, Nilüfer Yanya, Amyl & the Sniffers, and more recommended shows

"...Third World (6pm), and Bob scion Julian Marley (8pm). – Kevin Curtin David Shabani, Clarence JamesAugustine Cocktail Lounge, Saturday 23..."

April 22, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...wedding. Debuting at 221 S. Lamar in 1982, Austin's Smithsonian library of sound relocated seven years later. Kunz pointed..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Indie Chefs Community: The Road to COMMUNE with Grover Smith

Here’s a chef-championing, community-forward catalyst in human form

"...question, we spoke with Indie Chefs head honcho Grover Smith about this nation-spanning pilgrimage toward a sort of culinary..."

March 22, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

2021/2022 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Kinseli Baricuatro Marcus Bell Sam Pankey Kevin Smith..."

March 8, 2022 Music Post by James Renovitch

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Awards Rise Again

Tickets on sale now for the 40-year tradition, March 8 at Emo's

"...After valiant efforts by Music Editor Kevin Curtin to deliver last year's COVID-era awards in his..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The 2021-22 Austin Music Industry Awards Winners

"...Chris “Frenchie” Smith (The Bubble) Best Radio Personality..."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature

Aaron Franklin’s Hot Luck Fest Returns in May

And if you love great food, you’ll likely be returning too

"...(Portland, ME); Ashley Christensen, Poole's Diner (Raleigh, NC); Arlin Smith, Eventide Oyster Co. (Portland, ME); Chris Shepherd, Underbelly (Houston,..."

March 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...at Once. Plus, comedy mavericks Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson, the comedy revolutionaries..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Things to Enjoy as Black History Month Continues

We highlight artists of color who bring a diversity of aesthetic vibrance to the theatres, galleries, and other venues of our city

"...in a show that includes creations by Emma Amos, Kevin Beasley, Genevieve Gaignard, James "Yaya" Hough, Arie Pettway, Sally..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

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