Off the Record

Red River anchorman Frank Hendrix stakes his claim to the Eastside and beyond

"...now expanding into Riverside Drive's former heavy metal lair, the Back Room (1973-2006). The Red River baron is already..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"..."Close the door, boy," barked the drunker and rougher of the..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

Miguel and the Miracles

Why Austin's most revered restaurant, Fonda San Miguel, is still in business against all odds.

"...One day last week, Miguel Ravago, the executive chef of Fonda San..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Food Feature by Clay Smith

The Single-Member Situation

Movement afoot – once again – to ask voters to endorse City Council districts

"...Is seven the lucky number for single-member districts?..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Stunt Man

William Castle's Gimmick Flicks Live Again!

"...In the fall of 1988, New York City's Film Forum sponsored..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Screens Feature by Alison Macor

SXSW Scrapbook 2011

Some final thoughts from the brink of March madness

"...Despite three daily editions of Off the Record – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday –..."

March 23, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

God-Fearing, Honky-Tonk Man Josh T. Pearson Tries to Play It Straight

Airplay with the Lord

"...Josh T. Pearson's eyes widen with a flare of excitement...."

April 13, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...his own truncated moniker in 2016 for Get Out of the City. The shift allowed the decadelong Austin scene..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

SXSW List No. 4

Dan Auerbach’s father and 118 other acts

"...As the new year picks up speed, so too does South..."

Jan. 18, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Josh T. Pearson Record Review

The Straight Hits! (Mute)

"...The unpredictable Texan's first album in seven years begins by..."

April 13, 2018 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Josh T. Pearson

Wednesday

"...Josh T. PearsonLast of the Country Gentlemen (Mute)..."

March 18, 2011 Music Review by Austin Powell

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"..."On the last Friday in February, one week before the city..."

July 9, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Top 10 National

Despite Austin's musical omnipresence, some national albums merited rating

"...3) Thee Oh Sees, Carrion Crawler/The Dream (In the Red)..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Music Feature

Josh T. Pearson

SXSW showcase reviews

"..."It feels good to be in the house of the Lord," Josh T. Pearson said with..."

March 18, 2011 Music Review by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest First Wave Films Announced (Finally)

Fantastic Fest 2009, Round One

"...It may be hotter than hades outside but the news from Fantastic Fest 2009 is cool, chilling, and..."

July 13, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Hideaway

A descendant of the father of our country in the Antone's House Band? For three decades now, believe it!

"...– Muddy Waters' harp blower 1967-72 – followed by the New Year's Eve rebirth of Antone's Nightclub. Father Time..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Music Feature by Sarah Brown

Amazing Grace

Unfortunately, what makes British abolitionist William Wilberforce a great man is also what makes him dull: his single-minded righteousness.

"...Sewell, Ciarán Hinds and Toby Jones. Decked out in the powdered wigs and knee-high stockings that were all the..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

If It's Summer, It Must Be Shakespeare

Summer is the time for Shakespeare, so naturally here are a couple of the Bard's plays being staged in the Austin area -- Julius Caesar from the Austin Shakespeare Festival and Two Gentlemen of Verona from Different Stages -- and directors Paul Norton and Norman Blumensaadt to explain how they came to produce them this season.

"...Summer is the time for Shakespeare. Dozens upon dozens of companies throughout..."

June 27, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Sunday ACL Fest 2018 Picks

Handicapping ACL's initial Sabbath plus a handful of locals

"...The Relatives11:15am, Tito's stage; weekend one only Founded by Rev...."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature

Jet Li's Fearless

Jet Li's final martial-arts epic is fittingly peripatetic, finding the Hong Kong superstar ricocheting across the screen from action set-piece to emotional overload and back again.

"...Chan be so thoughtful), Fearless is fittingly peripatetic, finding the Hong Kong superstar ricocheting across the screen from action..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Music: Luck Reunion

Anything can happen in Willie World!

"...The Luck Reunion attracts such an impressive gathering at SXSW..."

March 17, 2017 SXSW Post by Doug Freeman

A New Favorite at Old Settler’s: Sierra Ferrell

Rising roots singer impresses at the Central Texas folk campout

"...wasn’t long, a single Saturday — not even counting the nighttime – and yet I got everything I knew..."

Oct. 26, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Bombshell Incoming

'Smash' star Megan Hilty launches Zach concert series tonight

"...Last fall, Zach booked musical theatre legend Bernadette Peters to..."

June 18, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Drawing Focus

Ola Podrida principal David Wingo soundtracks Belly of the Lion

"...perspective comes naturally to Ola Podrida leader David Wingo. The Dallas native and longtime Austinite first garnered national praise..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Making It Happen

The 2007 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...to wait for some ideal moment or action by others to make a contribution. This might be true for..."

June 1, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Five Posh Options for Your Favorite Liquor Cabinet

You do, after all, deserve the best

"...We totally enjoy the basics, sure, especially when they’re of the worthiest qualities...."

Nov. 24, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Joe Montana – Nice Guy, Pretty Good Football Player

"...Most of my bad decisions have included booze, bottle rockets, the..."

July 2, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Letters at 3AM

The current election crisis proves the strength and integrity of our political institutions.

"..."When no personal authority exists in a leader, a country sinks into the authority of public relations -- it..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column by Michael Ventura

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Hi, I am Joe Sullivan, the proprietor of House Park Bar-B-Q. I just listened to..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Honky-Tonk Soul Man Charley Crockett Makes His Move

The singer’s long road to Austin

"...Last week, Charley Crockett released his fifth album in four..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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