Page Two: How Your South-by High Can Last Through the Rest of the Year

A veteran festival-goer weighs in

"...Again and again and again and again during South by Southwest 08, I would pause as incredible amounts of..."

March 21, 2008 Column by Kevin Smokler

Dokkebi Q

SXSW showcase reviews

"...didn't do this London-based electronic dub-step outfit any favors by forcing them to face off with a bright cavern...."

March 14, 2008 Music Review by Dan Oko

Fuck Buttons

SXSW showcase reviews

"...wasn't until midway through their 50-minute set that the night's most genuine display of audience adoration blossomed, literally at..."

March 14, 2008 Music Review by Marc Savlov

Live Coverage of the Obama-Clinton Debate, Part 2

Debate coverage continued.

"...Sen. Kirk Watson's "rabbit-in-headlights" moment on Hardball the other night, and there was a "boo" (maybe an "ooooh") in..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Fiery Furnaces

Saturday

"...practice, and it shows. Eleanor's storytelling style of vocal delivery is what keeps the train moving, as heard on..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Rhymesayers Showcase

"...rattlesnake. Their overwhelming avalanche of shifting rhythms was followed by the true school, boom-bap endeavors of Musab, a Minneapolis..."

March 19, 2004 Music Review by Robert Gabriel

Life by the Drop

The return of Doyle Bramhall

"...and Red River opens outward on a warm spring night. Inside, a purple haze of smoke hangs suspended at..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Coldplay The Backyard, June 11

"...75 minutes at the Backyard, the London quartet was by turns luscious, brooding, majestic, despondent, a bit irked, and..."

June 22, 2001 Music Review by Christopher Gray

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans, April 27-May 6

"...Get up early, get four new tires, and leave by 10?"..."

May 18, 2001 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Live Shots

"...Grove, April 12 The intent of Shady Grove's Thursday night "Unplugged" series is to provide more free music to..."

April 20, 2001 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Hillbilly Werewolf, Red Eyed Fly, Wednesday 14

"...around in the grave for 40 years, got possessed by Satan, and came back as Hillbilly Werewolf...."

March 16, 2001 Music Review by Jerry Renshaw

764-HERO, Room 710, Thursday 15

"...of Sound" was probably the strongest tune of the night, every chord and every word sinking deep into the..."

March 16, 2001 Music Review by Christopher Hess

Tamizdat Showcase, Ritz Lounge, Friday 16

"...Tamizdat Showcase Ritz Lounge, Friday 16 South by Southwest contains sub-festivals that feature particular stylistic and/or geographical..."

March 16, 2001 Music Review by David Lynch

Tear Time, Drop by Steel-Colored Drop

"..."All Night Texas Turnaround" -- Jaunty Western-swing ode to life in..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Music Feature

Grand Champeen, Hole in the Wall, September 13

"...Young," his announcement for a Dumptruck reunion was met by Seth Tiven's ascending the front stage for an ear-bleeding..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

James Hyland, The Danged: Hole in the Wall, August 24

"...in the Wall, August 24 Sure, Austin is growing by leaps and bounds. Ask anyone who has been here..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Music Review

South by South First

It's All in the Latitude

"...good interior Mexican dishes. Or perhaps it's the eclectic live music that is featured every Thursday night. Whatever it..."

March 10, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Live and In Person!

Views and Reviews of Recent Author Visits

"...illustration by Jason Stout Worldcon in San Antonio Aug. 28-Sept. 1..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Books Feature

Live Shots

"...EDITED BY RAOUL HERNANDEZ..."

Aug. 25, 1995 Music Feature

Beerburg’s Beers Made by Walking Festival, Joel Taylor’s Little Nishi, Fierce Whiskers’ Bourbon Battle, the Quesoff’s Cheesy Splendor, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...and hospitality-focused nonprofits. Bid yourself up a tasty pie by Philip Speer or Abby Love or Sarah Heard or..."

Nov. 8, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Live From the Texas Film Awards

The party went on with remote tributes and hip bumps

"...The night was both a celebration of Texas film icons and..."

March 20, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Amplified Heat, Duel, Greenbeard, Tia Carrera

Swan Dive, Jan. 4

"...an audience of 100 after Tia Carrera's second song. By then, the long-running trio had already logged 40 minutes..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Review by Christina Garcia

Free Week Live Shots

"...Red 7 split between two worlds Saturday night, with the inside firmly grounded in the doom growl..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Continental Love Songs by Liv Mueller

Thursdays in the Gallery she marries punk/country/schmaltz

"...Milwaukee on what she terms “schmaltz music: Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton, Johnny Mathis, Connie Francis – very emotive, orchestral,..."

May 29, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Merge Records Showcase

SXSW Showcase Reviews

"...opening its doors at 7pm, crammed full of South by Southwesters eager to partake in a 100%-solid lineup of..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Neil Young

Bass Concert Hall, June 5

"...singer-songwriter made to a sold-out Bass Concert Hall Saturday night, just past the halfway mark of the 90-minute solo..."

June 11, 2010 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Doug Sahm Tribute

SXSW showcase reviews

"...still makes perfect sense. Jimmie Vaughan led off the night swinging, especially on the horn-driven "Why Why Why," the..."

March 20, 2009 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Those Peabodys, the Crack Pipes, Shapes Have Fangs

"...the huddled crowd at Club de Ville on Saturday night, Shapes Have Fangs rematerialized inside at Emo's for a..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Music Review by Jamie Laughlin

The Dead Milkmen

Saturday

"...booth, the Dead Milkmen leapt back to life Saturday night by opening with "Punk Rock Girl." The swirling mass..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Music Review by Greg Beets

Esteban 'Steve' Jordan Tribute

"...Chicano blues was as good as it gets, followed by an outstanding crowd-pleaser of a set by Max Baca's..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Music Review by Margaret Moser

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