Everything Old is New Again

The Year in Albums

"...these two exploding subcultures wasn't so deep that good old American Yank punks like the Ramones, Talking Heads, Iggy..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Old 97's

The Grand Theatre: Volume One was only the beginning

"...of last fall's The Grand Theatre: Volume One, the Old 97's seemed a rejuvenated bunch. After 15 years together,..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

The Break-Up

Thirtysomething icon Jennifer Aniston grieves a failed relationship in one half of the movie, while thirtysomething icon Vince Vaughn grows up in the other.

"...art people. Jon Brion’s on the soundtrack, and the Old 97’s show up. Favreau’s the buddy, and the movie..."

June 2, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Back When: 2011

One last look at 2011

"...both local and national of longtime favorites like the Old 97’s, Richard Buckner, and the Jayhawks, and new discoveries..."

Jan. 4, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Texas Swing

The Old 97's continue being relevant

"...of The Grand Theatre Volume One (New West), the Old 97’s spent most of this week swinging through Dallas,..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Back to Blue Mountain

Alt.country no more!

"...pocket with bands like Son Volt, Whiskeytown, and the Old 97’s. Led by the husband and wife team of..."

July 30, 2008 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Old 97s

Texas platters

"...Old 97sDrag It Up (New West)..."

July 23, 2004 Music Review by Matt Dentler

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Seventeen" turned unlikely openly-lesbian-buddy-of-Howard-Stern comes to display her songcraft, old and new. (Cactus Cafe, 9:45pm) -Ken Lieck..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

National Top Ten

Raoul Hernandez

"...Ocean (Safe House) 7. Whiskeytown, Stranger's Almanac (Outpost) 8. Old 97s, Too Far to Care (Elektra) 9. Yo La..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Music Feature

No Flies on Waylon

An Outlaw Who's Not Angry?

"...an all-too-brief 10-minute interview is over. Jennings, 59 years old this day, is about to face a large private..."

July 26, 1996 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

'The NFL Beat': ACL Edition

Art mirrors life mirrors NFL

"...(key word: slow) might just win the race. The old, slow Turner has been a welcome surprise to fantasy..."

Oct. 13, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Live Shots

"...this, it seemed the highly touted Pete Krebs (whose Golden Delicious, a roots-bluegrass-rock band, put on a stellar show..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Music Feature

2010 Mix

One last look back in Geezerville

"...some New Orleans funk and heady roots-rock, including the Old 97’s ripping off Dylan with his permission, and Richard..."

Jan. 12, 2011 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

ACL Fest Saturday Schedule

Saturday's full lineup

"...Black & White Years (Austin Ventures) 12:30pm:Fleet Foxes (AMD) Old 97’s (AT&T) Uncle Rock (H-E-B Kiddie Limits) 12:40pm:We Go..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Whither Austin or: Funny, It Looks Bigger on TV

"...don't dig into the beans without checking your fire threshhold first. Oh, and by the way, don't forget that..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Phantom Power & Spiritual Benefits

The Return of the Bad Livers

"...in the country," Rubin continues, "meet a buncha nice old people, and play music all day."..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Plastic Butthole Band

"...of lighter fluid). For one night in Austin, with old fans and new side-by-side, the word "backlash" was all..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Music Column

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."I'm An Old Cowhand from the Rio Grande," Dan Hicks & His..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

More club shakeups, this time Ruta Maya and possibly Stubb's

"...designed to keep the long-beloved Austin landmark from being sold and turned into a Baby Gap. The week's highlight..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Best of 2014 (So Far)

Midyear playlist yields 25 tracks both local and national

"...This mix features old timers like the Alvin Brothers doing Big Bill Broonzy..."

July 8, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Old 97's

"...Old 97's..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

Dancing About Architecture

Jimmie Vaughan loves George Bush; Jean Caffeine is back in town! hee hee...

"...to call the police, but a cooler-headed manager later told me that the bouncer in question is no longer..."

July 28, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

SX3 (South By Cubed)

"...longtime scene veteran Jim Ramsey who's behind the Sugar Ray/Goldfinger/Save Ferris at Ranch Studios. Ramsey, now a rep for..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

No Expectations

Whiskeytown

"...For the past 18 months, the 22-year-old Adams has been struggling with the personal and professional..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Record Reviews

"...singular failure to move country music beyond the same old formula. To make matters worse, Parnell is not solely..."

July 25, 1997 Music Review

Texas Platters

"...if there were a school for alternative rock radio, 16-year-old Dallasite Ben Kweller would be its Doogie Howser. But..."

May 23, 1997 Music Review

Eric's New Johnson

"...an extra day and play a gig for the ticket-holders on Wednesday. Owner Tim O'Connor missed out on the..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Music Column

Music: Summer Snapshot

Concert calendar

"...Old 97’s, Shooter Jennings Stubb's, June 8...."

May 19, 2017 Music Feature

Playback – Nonprofit Holidays: The Cult of Black Fret and More

Homegrown music nonprofits that need your holiday cheer

"...South by Southwest staffer whose brother happens to be Old 97s frontman Rhett Miller...."

Dec. 16, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Top Tens

Tired of Brooklyn indie rock? Me too.

"...6) Killer Mike & El-P, Run the Jewels (Fool's Gold)..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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