Tour Diary: On Being a Lemonhead

How a SXSW connection led to On Being an Angel’s debut tour

"...group returned from their first-ever tour opening for the Lemonheads, for three weeks...."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Post by Paige Applin

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...punk-pop with jangly acoustic guitar and honeyed vocals, the Lemonheads leader, to me, offered nothing but a saccharine soothing..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...as multifaceted as the immigrant experience. – Clara Wang The Lemonheads..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Juliet, Naked

Nick Hornby adaptation debunks the myth of authenticity

"...defined the Nineties indie scene for bands like the Lemonheads and the Foo Fighters. Everyone has obsessions, be they..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Lemonheads

"...LemonheadsIt's a Shame About Ray Collector's Edition (Atlantic/Rhino)..."

March 7, 2008 Music Review by Michael Bertin

First Love, Last Rites

"...Director Peretz is the former bass player for the Lemonheads and the director of dozens of music videos and..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Filipino Fist, Horsegirl, Night Drive's EP release, and more recommended Austin shows

"...noise-pop (Houston's Nothing After Death). One-time tourmates of the Lemonheads and Juliana Hatfield, headliners On Being an Angel skew..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: A New Council Gets Down to Work

Austin City Council assembles, congrats to Chroniclers, and a new/old Rollo Banks Lunar New Year cover to relish

"...it was like opening for seminal Nineties band the Lemonheads last month...."

Jan. 20, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Joe Bataan/Grupo Fantasma collab, Strand of Oaks, Christelle Bofale, a few festivals, and more recommended live shows

"...On Being an Angel vocalist Paige Applin joined the Lemonheads onstage in L.A. for "Bit Part" after befriending Evan..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Page Two: The Path Back to Believing

It only takes a moment for the ordinary to transform

"...remarkable Deb Pastor reminisced about when road managing the Lemonheads, Evan Dando initiated a careening van ride through Boston,..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Column by Louis Black

The Life & Friends of Tarka Cordell

Celebrating the late UK production scion and songwriter

"...Tarka & Friends, “Lovely New York,” is sung by Lemonheads leader Dando, another mentor to Tarka...."

June 3, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

The blurbing of SXSW

"...with cover nods to her Massachusetts turf (NRBQ, the Lemonheads, Magnetic Fields), leaves the pedal steel on the side..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...finely fashioned originals to covers from NRBQ and the Lemonheads. Locally, Jesse Dayton is a country-soul brother, but Rob..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Thursday Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"..."The clown from Slipknot and singer from the Lemonheads meet in a bar" sounds like the set-up to..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Homeward Bound

Ben Kweller ties his Horse to Austin's hitching post

"...Out, It's Ben Kweller, caught the attention of the Lemonheads' Evan Dando and eventually Jeff Tweedy, both of whom..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Ballroom Dancing

SXSW panels

"...Strohm, who's better known as the guitarist for the Lemonheads. "You've got to read your contracts," emphasized Prager. "It..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature by Dan Oko

Off the Record

The British and Transmission Entertainment invade SXSW, Speeding Motorcycle rides into Zach Scott Theatre, and Spot opens Trailer Space

"...list for life. The reissue kingpins also sponsor the Lemonheads Wednesday, March 12, at Emo's Annex as Evan Dando..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...Corn), produced by Paul Q. Kolderie (Morphine, Uncle Tupelo, Lemonheads), won raves nationwide for its dynamite combination of country,..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...in the cover, as when Evan Dando of the Lemonheads sings Suzanne Vega's "Luka." Lyrics like "I think I'm..."

May 21, 2004 Column

Thoughts on Covers

"...in the cover, as when Evan Dando of the Lemonheads sings Suzanne Vega's "Luka." Lyrics like "I think I'm..."

May 18, 2004 Postmarks

SXSW Records

Jeff Beck

"...impressive musical pedigree, having previously knocked around with the Lemonheads, Blake Babies, and Antenna, as well as sit-ins with..."

March 12, 1999 Music Feature

Fall Film Previews

September

"...Peretz, noted video director and former bassist for the Lemonheads, is based on a short story by British writer..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Road Shows

"...THU 19 The Lemonheads, Ugly Beauty, Liberty Lunch..."

June 13, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...THU 19 The Lemonheads, Liberty Lunch..."

June 6, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...THU 19 The Lemonheads, Liberty Lunch..."

May 30, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...THU 19 The Lemonheads, Liberty Lunch..."

May 23, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...WED 18 The Lemonheads, Liberty Lunch..."

May 16, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

May

"...WED 18 The Lemonheads, Liberty Lunch..."

May 9, 1997 Music Feature

The Big Flamingo

"...Louvin Brothers, just in time to capitalize on the Lemonheads' new cover of "Knoxville Girl," for which the Louvins..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Music Column

Record reviews Reissues

"...tracks from the "Schoolhouse Rock Rocks" disc, including the Lemonheads' version of "My Hero, Zero." Yes, that's the one..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Music Review