SXSW Picks & Sleepers

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"...of the Austin roots music scene. A singer-songwriter/producer, he's best known for his superb guitar playing in many local..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

'Secuestro Express'

Jonathan Jakubowicz and Elizabeth Avellán on 'Secuestro Express'

"...then there's really no reason to think otherwise. So my idea was to give a sort of visual reference..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Screens Feature by Michael King

Complete Freedom

A profile of Bad Livers banjo player Danny Barnes

"...and drug-addicted music industry as impotent as the English economy, to American misanthropes like the Misfits, Meat Puppets, and..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...year of solid touring (Everclear, HORDE), a pair of Grammy nominations, and a SXSW '99 panel to discuss the..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Luv Doc: Lucky You

How can someone who has experienced such wealth and plenitude ever hope to live a life free of tortured conscience?

"...My boyfriend and I were dating long distance for the..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Sour Notes Tour Diary

Local indie troupe cruises NXNE and all points between

"...most exciting and thrilling things a band can do. My band the Sour Notes have gone on seven different..."

June 28, 2013 Music Post by Jared Paul Boulanger

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...voluntarily recognize a union, just as I did when my employees chose union representation. My law firm's employees are..."

May 2, 2003 Column

Gourmet Gadgetry

The Food staff offers some ideas on stocking stuffers for the kitchen enthusiast on your list.

"...Market recently and absolutely had to have one of my own. The squares of flexible silicone are great for..."

Dec. 6, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

"...jewelers. And you may as well know that it's Amy Weaver of Vylette who's becoming a partner of (as..."

April 19, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Lust for Life

Ahhh … the good old daze

"...bedside manner. But was this outlandishly sexual part of my history shameful or worth celebrating?..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

Letter to Isaac

"...most sought. By example, he reminded us that the best award is obtained serving others. He never let us..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Column

Carry a Big Schtick

Morningwood

"...- and because of this, Morningwood has become Austin's best word-of-mouth attraction, tapping into a bigger concept: that this..."

March 6, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Sodie: "The scene was all guys, and I loved my shock value. They'd be in the circle at Juneteenth..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity

On making space and the return of two favorites

"...I had a lovely intro planned for Hallowen season, my favorite events, and a panel discussion I'm a part..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Luv Doc: A Carp in a Sand Trap

There's nothing much sadder than a stripper in a golf cart

"...My husband's best friend is getting married in October and..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Ben Snakepit Releases His Manor Threat

New collection of diary comics debuts at Beerland this Saturday

"...be an afternoon show, from 6-10pm,” he tells me. “My band Ghost Knife will be playing, the Hex Dispensers..."

June 8, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: His Blessing

It's hard to be worthy of someone's daughter

"...I really love my girlfriend and we are thinking about getting married. We..."

April 22, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Wednesday Picks

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...entirely concrete and overcrowded. I began to realize that my music was reflecting portions of my family. I began..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

Roadside Playboys and Texana Dames

The Hancock Family's long, strange, supernatural musical journey

"...palms against his smoky gray suit jacket. It's his best suit and he feels like a million bucks, says..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

For the Good Times

The Life and Times of Texas country crooner, Ray Price.

"...Calderon, as well as the great (and now late) Jimmy Day on pedal steel -- Price moved through a..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Music Feature by David Cantwell

Miracle Man

When an actor's bio claims 14,000 performances to his credit, you rather expect the fellow to have some good stories. And Eddie Bracken doesn't disappoint. In anticipation of his appearance at a screening of Preston Sturges' The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, Bracken talks about Sturges, Betty Hutton, Hollywood, and hitchhiking.

"...EB: Oh yeah, my gosh, mine was just wonderful. I have a good..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

Roll 'Em

March

"...his civic duty to reveal the reality of a mythical local monster and taking his secret crush to the..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sxsw

"...Sector 2, El Flaco has been one of Austin's best unsigned bands -- although ZZ Top's Lone Wolf Management,..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...Wood, Blair, and Shipka are all FF veterans (2013's..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Mayor and Council Take Office; No Coup Attempted

Peaceful transition of local power

"...manager, with whom she managed to plan a nice wedding while running for reelection. (She does not recommend you..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

1998 Austin Theatrical Movie Openings

"...BELOVED 4.0 (M.B.) 10/16/98 BENT 3.0 (M.S.) 2/20/98 THE BEST MAN 3.5 (M.B.) 9/11/98 THE BEYOND 2.5 (M.S.) 6/12/98..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Screens Feature

Deep in the Art

How In the West Became Deep in the Heart (of Texas)

"...Fritzler: My whole premise was that this would eventually shut up..."

May 8, 1998 Screens Feature by Clay Smith

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...the movement as much as the band. I recognize my old boss from an office job, then a TikTok..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Gotta Get Up

Harry Nilsson, the Pussy Cat who roared

"...we ascribe genius status to, used to hold more mythical weight. Nowadays there's a clinical sting to troubled talent..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Microbrew Renaissance

It's a good time to drink beer in Texas

"...bolder brews to challenge the taste buds – thus, my division below between the best-sellers and suggested alternatives...."

July 4, 2008 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

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