In a Global Crisis, Luck Presents Writes a New Concert Promotions Standard

With a little luck, Ellee Fletcher Durniak and Matt Bizer thrive at improvising impossible situations

"...four-hour event hosted by Ray Benson starred Neil Young, Paul Simon, Lucinda Williams, Margo Price, and of course, Willie..."

April 16, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Harvey Hurricane Concert Rallies

Can’t Mess With Texas benefit beams Lone Stars and all-stars

"...“Country Road” and Raitt joined in for a Carly Simon-like harmony on “You Can Close Your Eyes.” Lyle Lovett..."

Sept. 23, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

An Intimate Look at Guitar Virtuoso Bill Frisell

Film showcases an oeuvre of remarkable diversity

"...jazz legends Elvin Jones, Charles Lloyd, Ron Carter, and Paul Motian. But he’s also well-known for his rich, earthy..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Playback: Austin Cinema Limits

ACL doc fundraises, UT inherits Ian McLagan's personal collection, and ScoreMore for the kids

"...Taylor, Robert Plant, and – tonight's featured artist – Paul Simon all gracing the skyline set in the past..."

May 13, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

That’s So Cool: Celebrating Bob Johnston

The late producer’s staggering output somehow excluded his own renown

"...“During this period, I had Simon at night, and Dylan in the day most of..."

Aug. 20, 2015 Music Post by Louis Black

Justice Says Legalize It

Retired Supreme Court judge weighs in on pot prohibition

"...Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens believes the feds should legalize marijuana...."

April 25, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

You're Next

What begins on a familiar slasher/home-invasion note quickly escalates into a hellishly suspenseful, take-zero-prisoners affair.

"...a sly, funny, must-see bloodbath. Director Wingard and screenwriter Simon Barrett are the creative team behind 2010’s excellent A..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Paul Simon

For the Sake of the Song

"...Paul SimonSo Beautiful or So What (Hear Music/Concord Music Group)..."

May 20, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

TCB

Going yard with a litany of baseball songs, a hot-rod show, and Trail of Dead

"...PAUL SIMON, "Night Game": Typically existential character study from Simon's..."

April 1, 2005 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Dylan Plays Vegas

"...The faces of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, in cinematic black and white, flashing on and..."

July 9, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

Burn Down the Mission

Darden Smith

"...shattered. But on the way out he said, `Look. Paul Simon and Bruce Springsteen are probably gonna put a..."

April 4, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Nerd Ascending

Simon Pegg's star trajectory

"...meta-sci-fi tale of "Pegg" and his robosexual manservant Canterbury, Simon Pegg's Nerd Do Well: A Small Boy's Journey To..."

June 10, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt are delightfully matched in this offbeat romantic comedy from the director of Chocolat.

"...made mincemeat (barbed-B-Q?) of the enjoyably preposterous premise of Paul Torday's 2007 British comic novel. It's about a superwealthy..."

March 30, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 National

Despite Austin's musical omnipresence, some national albums merited rating

"...7) Paul Simon, So Beautiful or So What (Hear Music/Concord)..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Music Feature

Here Are All the Austin Artists Nominated for Grammys This Sunday

Black Pumas, Willie Nelson, and… Paul Simon?

"...And one wildcard: Paul Simon, who now lives in Wimberley with his wife..."

Feb. 3, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

HAAM Day, Ron Carter, and Pecan Street Festival lead our recommended shows

"...(7pm), Taméca Jones at Antone's Nightclub (9pm), and a Paul Simon hoot night at Sagebrush (8pm). Flying out Tuesday?..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Vinyl Saved My Life Tonight: Record Stores Deliver in a Crisis

Local media emporiums maintain online shipping during C-19 lockdown

"...$1 near mint-vinyl (but slightly beat cover) copy of Paul Simon’s Still Crazy After All These Years. Its Simon..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Lost in the Silent City

Crowdsourced sci-fi, getting steamy with Black Pistol Fire, and a mighty storm of music

"...A mind-blowing lineup of musicians – including Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Lyle Lovett, and Little..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Los Lobos: Dream in Blue

Four decades of that little ol' band from East L.A. in 162 pages

"...1 smash "La Bamba" and a galling experience with Paul Simon's Graceland. He critically examines their many recordings, concentrating..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Punch Back

Punch Brother Chris Thile's been busy

"...The young acoustic quintet returns Saturday opening for Paul Simon at the Cedar Park Center, part of a..."

Nov. 2, 2011 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

The More You Learn About God, the Further Away from Him You Move

mewithoutYou frontman Aaron Weiss likes a good question, but finds some answers easier than others

"...songs out of the ether, and then there’s the Paul Simon way, where they’re craftsmen working eight hours a..."

June 15, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Zen of Revolution

Career sideman Michael Ramos steps out with 'Charanga Cakewalk'

"...played accordion and keyboards for Patty Griffin, John Mellencamp, Paul Simon, and, currently, Los Lonely Boys...."

Aug. 18, 2006 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

Page Two

Persistence of memory

"..."Poetry Man." Over time, she did a duet with Paul Simon on his hit "Gone at Last," sang with..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Column by Louis Black

After a Fashion

Peek into the future of death! At least that's what your Style Avatar calls it. While you're at it, peek into the future of a cool event or two, coming to a club near you.

"...the BMI Pop Awards about the adoring crowd as Paul Simon performed "Slip Sliding Away" at the end of..."

May 27, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns

"...never see another movie with an introduction by Sen. Paul Simon talking about the Lincoln-Douglas debates, that’s for sure...."

Aug. 1, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Grey Rain at Graceland

"...You'd think Paul Simon's "Graceland" would be singing in my head, but..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Column by Michael Ventura

Coneheads

"...home movies which flit past to the tune of Paul Simon's “Kodachrome” -- as silly as it sounds, it's..."

July 30, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...Love You, Man (the cast of which – including Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, and Rashida Jones – will all..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Record Reviews

"...like Rich Brotherton, Mary Cutrufello, Casper Rawls, Danny Barnes, Paul Glasse, and producers Brown and Dave Sanger were drawn..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Playback: ACL Mania

The ACL zeitgeist in review

"...rap boss Slim Thug threw down with surprise guest Paul Wall at an ACL afterparty. Call it a palate..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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