Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...piece for the Austin American-Statesman's Aug. 25 edition, or Michael Ventura's huge five-page Raul's spread featuring plenty of Skunks..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

What We’re Listening to This Week

Angela Strehli, Quentin Arispe, and an improvisation supergroup

"...Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Jimmy Reed, O.V. Wright, Chuck Berry, Little Milton, and Dorothy Love Coates. She caps off..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Column by Jay Trachtenberg

Austin at Large: The Pleasure Is Not Ours, Sir

If GOP bad boys like Chip Roy dislike Austin so much, why not just leave us alone?

"...risk to Roy, or to Austin's other GOP congressman, Michael McCaul, we expect to see Doggett, or perhaps someone..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Table Ed Ward Built

Pioneering music journalist (1948-2021) wrote rock & roll history

"...occasion coincided with the 2016 revision and expansion of Michael Bloomfield: The Rise and Fall of an American Guitar..."

May 5, 2021 Music Post by Tim Stegall

If or When I Call: Will Johnson Discusses His Debut Novel

Long-held itch harvests the road, autobiography, and compassion

"...good many of them, and most multiple times. Wendell Berry, Jill McCorkle, Randall Kenan, Allan Gurganus, Ron Rash, Clyde..."

April 9, 2021 Music Post by Matt White

The Austin Staycationer: The LINE Hotel

Your close-to-home guide to getting away

"...A comprehensive renovation by Austin architectural guru Michael Hsu and interior design by Los Angeles-based Sean Knibb..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...video now streams and you can download the track. – Michael Toland Crawford Smith, "Santa Got Furloughed"..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

15 Movies We Can’t Wait to See at SXSW 2019

A few words about some of our favorite films coming to the fest

"...his race more than just a statewide story.” – Michael King READ MORE> Community First, A Home for the..."

March 7, 2019 SXSW Post by The Screens Staff

Pick a Headliner: Paul McCartney vs. Metallica

We break down each act's stats so you can make an informed decision

"...Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Your Weekend in Film

What major releases and one-off screenings are worth your theatre time

"...Kidnap. Danielle White gives this generic thriller starring Halle Berry a mixed review: “While the writer of Kidnap probably..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Mixed Metaphors

These craft cocktails are for the books

"...They are sure to be in your good books. Michael Sanders, Backbeat..."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

The New Brunch Bunch

12 new reasons why everybody's working for the weekend

"...equally innovative. Order the Sif's Song, tomato- and caper berry-infused aquavit served with a simple syrup of thyme, sea..."

March 11, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Five Nights With Monsters

ATX Halloween week: Witches, werewolves, and haints, oh my!

"...in a new adaptation by company member Robert L. Berry. Jenni Bauer directs a cast led by Ian Prikryl..."

Oct. 22, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Who Let the Dogs Out?

A playlist for the dog days of summer

"...as any pair of pooches doin' it doggy style. – Michael Toland "Diamond Dogs," David Bowie..."

July 17, 2015 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

News Roundup: Marriage (In)equality, Buehler, and the Mayor

Paxton vs. true love; Buehler civil suit dismissed; and more

"...arrests and one other run-in with APD Officer Justin Berry. The 37-year-old police accountability activist was initially no-billed for..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The Slow Death of R&B

In the face of the Austin Urban Music Festival, where’s the love?

"...day, you had a few select white artists – Michael McDonald and Teena Marie. There’s not that many more..."

Jan. 14, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Music DVDs

"...capturing the band, with close-ups of a long-haired singer Michael Stipe and their initial stance of mumbled lyrics over..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Estate Sale Roundup: July 31-August 3

You could be swimming, but you'd rather be rummaging

"...print by Norman Rockwell, vintage clown painting by P. Berry Hammond; lamps and wall sconces; three gilt mirrors; Fenton,..."

July 31, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Diverting but rarely riveting, this latest offering from the Marvel Universe kicks the can down the road some more.

"...Directed by: Bryan Singer. Starring: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Peter Dinklage, Ian McKellen,..."

May 23, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Estate Sale Roundup: February 14-16

Look for treasures around every corner to capture your heart this week.

"...coats, and handbags by Louis Vuitton, Coach, Gucci, Prada, Michael Kors. A variety of sizes in ladies apparel is..."

Feb. 13, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

The Great Artdoors

Summer's here, and the time is right for outdoor performances all over Central Texas

"...underscoring the tale of jealousy, heartbreak, and reconciliation. Starring Michael Miller, Nancy Eyermann, and Amy Downing, with drummers and..."

May 17, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film: Selected Shorts

From 3,597 submissions, 106 emerge

"...of C______'s Box, in no particular order Director: Ian Berry An exploration of a failed relationship through a box..."

Feb. 6, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Steady As He Goes

From cosmic cowboys and Americana to punk rock and legacy acts, Freddie Steady Krc keeps the beat

"...ensemble serving the song. I started hearing records from Michael Martin Murphey and B.W. Stevenson, and it led me..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Gram Parsons Hoot Night

Patterson Barrett pays tribute to godfather cosmic cowboy

"...Patterson Barrett & the Associates, produced demos for Hal Michael Ketchum, performed with Al Kooper, accompanied Nanci Griffith on..."

Nov. 5, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Food-O-File

Bert's BBQ rises from the ashes to return to West Campus

"...when the restaurant debuts later this month in a Michael Hsu building inspired by traditional Northern Thai-style Lanna houses......"

Aug. 10, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Town Was Hoppin'

Austin's music scene of the Fifties lives on in Ray Campi

"...featured Fats Domino, Buddy Holly & the Crickets, Chuck Berry, the Everly Brothers, the Drifters, LaVern Baker, Clyde McPhatter,..."

March 30, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

A Night at the Opera

Opera for dummies: Name one male tenor

"...and poor, doomed Tammi Terrell preceded Jackson 5 dynamo Michael Jackson in taking the big sleep even as Diana..."

May 27, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Wednesday Interviews

"...rollicking guitar lick shaken from the tree of Chuck Berry and Little Richard: "I'm stone rollin' baby, throwing the..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Try To Remember

How two kids from UT changed the course of the American musical

"...Blood), Bruce McGill (actor, National Lampoon's Animal House); moderator: Michael Barnes (Austin American-Statesman)..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

DVDnds

"...catching fire on Crosby, Stills & Nash's "Wooden Ships." Michael Stipe puts them all to shame delivering "Man on..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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