Do the Right Thing

Call me Commissioner

"...that at some point a whistleblower will point out my lack of high school diploma, absence of college education,..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

TV Eye

They should be doing it this way

"...about two shows that aren't bad, but are, from my emboldened perspective, aiming in the wrong direction...."

Feb. 10, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Wanted Man

State Rep. Patrick Rose walks a fine line in a swing district

"...hand for former attorney general, gubernatorial candidate, and Pickle buddy John Hill...."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I started my long-term relationship with Mexican food in the fall of..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

Double Down

Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn goof around and discuss the making of Made.

"...haven't been waiting long, have you?" he asks, shaking my hand...."

July 27, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Audio Snapshots

America's premiere archival roots label celebrates the big 4-0.

"...included a scorcher from Big Mama Thornton backed by Buddy Guy and his fellow Muddy Waters bandmates, the delightfully..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Music Feature by Mike Quinn

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...to tell the truth, I've never managed to pull myself away from the more serious meats to give it..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Postmarks

City Centerpiece

"...is a unique and critical time for Austin; the economy is booming and the public seems to support a..."

July 31, 1998 Column

Lefty Changes His Spots

Not Your Same Old Slusher

"...Slusher simply jokes about the reversal: "It scares me. My wife doesn't trust me as much anymore since they..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Day Trips

"...Wilburn and his family bought the bakery from Buddy Naegelin, a grandson of the bakery's founder. "Nothing much..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Reissues

"...of decrepit Victoria, Texas. For $1 apiece, I found myself enjoying all the classic Mothers of Invention albums on..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

Music Recommended

David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails

"...blood, guts and all - with their new video "Chlamydia Is Not a Flower" (a sentiment to which I..."

Oct. 13, 1995 Music Feature

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...lovers an opportunity to experience the freedom of a balmy summer accompanied by a soundtrack of some of Austin’s..."

June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Local Music to Livestream, Download, and Otherwise Enjoy Digitally

What we’re watching and listening to

"...of town as a live rehearsal site for Messrs. Billy Gibbons, 70; Dusty Hill, 70; and Austinite Frank Beard,..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...wife is brought back into the legend's life with My Darling Vivian; while the convoluted friendship and creative dynamic..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...starring Martin Freeman, makes its North American debut. Sorcerous mystery Hereditary comes out of Sundance with the reputation of..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...a special 25th anniversary screening of raucous legal comedy My Cousin Vinny, while Sam Beam (better known in musical..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...darker psychedelia on her recently released debut, Me Oh My. Nerdcore before the term, Best Fwends is a duo..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

'Spy Kids,' Small Planes, and Surly Senators Star in Mueller Sequel

The State Aircraft Pooling Board's long goodbye creates turbulence at Mueller for the city -- and Robert Rodriguez.

"...Homeland Security are now well aware. So does Laney's buddy and fellow ex-Speaker Bill Clayton, and together, the two..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...was offered the post of colonel in the revolutionary army. He wanted to accept, but his father -- Gus..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...special effects in this Jet Li starrer which is billed as a synthesis of kung fu and American hip-hop...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Un Dios

"..."My life was always music," says Valdés by phone from..."

June 25, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Blood and Memories

"...of Stevie Ray Vaughan so powerful it comes to my mind whenever his name is evoked. A blues guitarist..."

April 9, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Scene Is Gone But Not Forgotten

The Evolution of Austin's White Blues

"...to odd Top 40 hits like Slim Harpo's "Scratch My Back" and seeing Otis Redding in Monterey Pop. Monterey..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Feature

Hot for Teacher

History's sexy at UT Informal Classes

"...peers, and their slick generalizations about jazz lingered in my thoughts because it was so real. There was something..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Recent 'Rockpalast' Avalanche

"...to levitate "You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)" – on LP it's Ellen..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...say they're targeting Travis County, trying to bust the myth of Austin's Blue Dot in a Sea of Texas..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dancing About Architecture

Ode To the Year Formerly Known as 1998

"...it was indeed time to look ahead to that mysterious, penultimate year (or not, if you're one of those..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Far From the Land of Guinness

Future Pub Owner Ian McLagan

"...McLagan got into music as a teen, thanks to Bill Haley, Elvis, Little Richard, and (later) Buddy Holly and..."

April 28, 1995 Music Feature by Rob Patterson

Crucial Concert Countdown: New Year’s Eve Edition

"...a cast of mostly locals fêting icons from 1959 (Buddy Holly included, natch), while the year prior only dialed..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Column by Greg Stitt

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