Postmarks

Latino Leadership

"...Austin's Latino community. Because I have not reached my fundraising goals, I have decided not to run in the..."

Feb. 28, 1997 Column

Record Reviews

"...This new Deja-phooey disc is driving me nuts! The only..."

April 28, 1995 Music Review

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...that Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves will be this year's opening night film, while eagerly-anticipated horror sequel Evil..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...the Colombian power trio nods to both the magical realism of fellow countryman Gabriel García Márquez and a dream..."

July 9, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Don't Recriminalize Homelessness

"...to survive, particularly given that our society has criminalized, disenfranchised, and demeaned them. The Travis County Republican Party (TCRP)..."

Sept. 17, 2019 Postmarks

SXSW Music: Beastie Boys Talk Ill Communication in Austin Studio

Ad-Rock & Mike D detail the origins of “Sabotage” and “Sure Shot”

"...sighed, reflecting on how often the Beastie Boys wore disguises – wigs, fake mustaches, and ludicrous outfits – in..."

March 15, 2019 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Tomar Williams Hones Four Decades of Soul

Breakout of his family band, the performer seizes on his pop, soul, R&B, and hip-hop successes and failures in Tomar & the FCs

"...Tomar Williams is as much a preacher as he is a singer,..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt on Their New Horror A Quiet Place

The filmmaking power couple on fighting monsters and real intimacy

"...John Krasinksi is grinning from ear to ear. The night before, his..."

April 6, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Staff Stands Up

Ott memo to Council says city staff feels “under attack”

"...Director Sara Hensley), Mayor Steve Adler began the budget discussions today with a lengthy statement on the Council’s “love..."

Sept. 1, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Acevedo to San Antonio?

APD chief finalist for SAPD chief

"...This just in: Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo is among..."

Aug. 20, 2015 News Post by Michael King

SXSW Live Shot: Kurupt, E-40

Two world class rappers on a stage the size of your bedroom

"...Hip-hop took over as the dominant voice at SXSW this year. Vine stars like Dej Loaf join the adorable..."

March 21, 2015 Music Post by Luke Winkie

SXSW Comedy: The Super Secret Show

Sinbad can still bring the house down

"...to the imagination until the 11th hour, having simply promised for weeks to deliver a “true legend” onto the..."

March 19, 2015 SXSW Post by Russ Espinoza

The Q&A Hole: What's the Use of Owning Original Artwork?

With Chris Cubas, Jill Schroeder, Shannon McCormick, and more.

"...Note: The questions can range from As Serious As..."

Feb. 2, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Specht Speaks!

More Q&A with Migratory Animals author Mary Helen Specht

"...This week sees the release of Migratory Animals, the debut..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Arts Post by Jessi Cape

What Food Goes Well With Comedy?

Jim Gaffigan can tell you – and does in this Q&A

"...Gaffigan has a reputation as a "clean" comic, but is he really that spotless? The Chronicle gets the popular..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

The Circus Life of Michael Slattery

Shoulders frontman readies HAAM Day set and new LP

"...get taken to Michael Slattery’s house to play with his daughter Emma. It wasn’t until a dozen years later..."

Sept. 18, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

The dB's

SXSW Showcase Reviews

"...a cruel sense of humor. B.D. Riley's, regularly an Irish pub and sports bar on Sixth Street, paid little..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

The Reluctant Celebrity

When you get caught between the moon and New York City, it's time to head back home to Austin

"...Christopher Cross did not want to participate in a photo..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Eye of the Storm

Doc explores the creative vision of an album cover art pioneer

"...Saunton Sands in North Devon, England. The crystal beach is littered with roughly 700 empty hospital beds and stretches..."

March 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Austin Powell

Gang of Brotherhood

The many pieces of Anders Osborne's patchwork

"...Although Anders Osborne has been releasing albums since 1995, his latest, American Patchwork (Alligator), is a career topper. Like..."

Dec. 9, 2010 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Die a Metalhead

Rodrigo y Gabriela's patriarch will be due a viking funeral one day.

"...Ixtapa, Mexico. Rodrigo's accent over the phone from Boston is as mellifluous as the duo's six-string serenades...."

Sept. 1, 2010 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Nothing But the Truth

Alejandro Escovedo remembers his friend and collaborator Stephen Bruton.

"...so subtly, Stephen Bruton walked on water at the Parish...."

May 15, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Remembrances of Raúl, Part Three

More memorials and memories of Raúl Salinas.

"...song inspired by Raul Salinas in 2004 at a Resistencia Bookstore/Red Salmon Arts benefit in 2004, as filmed by..."

Feb. 25, 2008 News Post by Belinda Acosta

The B.B. King Treasures: Photos, Mementos & Music From B.B. King's Collection

"...B.B. King's extraordinary life story is as quintessentially American as the music he plays. A..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Liberals Are Moral

"...Dear Editor, After reading this last set of "Postmarks" [Nov. 12], I have had..."

Nov. 15, 2004 Postmarks

Kudos to Haupt's Los Lonely Boys Piece

"...face having a conversation with Henry, JoJo, and Ringo. This article was well written and, more than anything, moving...."

Jan. 6, 2004 Postmarks

Remembering Huff

Albert Huffstickler, who died last week, displayed the human heart and soul in all its naked neediness. We've gleaned some comments from the memories of poets and friends who knew Huff and his work -- poetic impressions that speak to a deeper truth than the facts.

"...Albert Huffstickler displayed the human heart and soul in all its naked..."

March 8, 2002 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Blood and Guts and Dirt and Joy

Michael Miller may appear at first meeting to be withdrawn, but he is absolutely present onstage and off, and his willingness to "get dirty" with his characters and continuous challenge to himself to be better make this seemingly reserved actor one of Austin's best.

"..."What makes an actor good is ... " Michael Miller pauses for a long look..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

What's the Buzz?

Guide to Summer Films

"...Human Traffic's tagline, and though both it and Greg Harrison's San Francisco-shot Groove are sure fire, 24-hour party people..."

May 26, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Texas Platters

"...number of Flaming Red, recent Austin transplant Patti Griffin is introduced with a drumstick count-off, swirling rawk guitar line,..."

July 31, 1998 Music Review

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