Tomar Williams Hones Four Decades of Soul

Breakout of his family band, the performer seizes on his pop, soul, R&B, and hip-hop successes and failures in Tomar & the FCs

"...rights issues with RCA and Fowley. 6:AM never recovered. Purple Stuff..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Talking Prince With Revolution Drummer Bobby Z

Purple punk, purple polka bands, purple pancakes

"...in the history of the world were lit up purple. It’s astonishing...."

Oct. 10, 2018 Music Post by Tim Stegall

ACL Live Review: The Revolution

Prince has entered the quonset-like hut

"...band, as a tape of their introduction from the Purple Rain soundtrack unspooled over the PA. Suddenly, it’s 1984,..."

Oct. 8, 2018 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Q&A: Peelander-Z’s Kengo Hioki

“Not singer” talks new album

"...rock style. This album is the first with Peelander Purple [Akiteru Ito]. He moved from Japan. I play backing..."

May 11, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Other Worlds Goes Into The Black Hole

Disney cult fave for SF fest, plus final lineup

"...But wildest of all could be the mysterious Purple Fury. Fonté explained, “I can neither confirm nor deny..."

Oct. 30, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Lights, Camera, Print Media

October 1985 was the strangest month

"...it was decided we should put a glint of purple in the corner of each eye to emphasize his..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Column by Louis Black

Prince

Final SXSW Live Shots

"...and carried the party for two more hours. The Purple One, ageless at 54, not only washed away the..."

March 22, 2013 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Austin Top 10

"...10) Coffee Sergeants, Purple Martin Sanctuary Jim Caligiuri..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Greg Beets

She Came in Through the Bathroom Window

Joe Cocker killed it at the Backyard Sunday

"...young charge, but I'd already been thinking about Deep Purple organist Jon Lord, who died last week at the..."

July 24, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

'Fruit'

Short Story Contest: Second place

"...is swollen more than twice the normal size, painted purple and red and black. You take a deep breath,..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Books Feature by Lydia Melby

Not Necessarily Stoned but Beautiful

Are you experienced? The answer lies in Sony Legacy's new Jimi Hendrix reissues.

"...Experienced levitated into consciousness with the insistent honk of "Purple Haze." This was psychedelic blues-rock not far removed from..."

May 14, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

ACL's Food Court Keeps the Crowds Nourished and the Good Times Rolling

Take an ACL break Austin-style with local eateries and portable fine dining

"...of ancho chile aioli. New this year is the Purple Pig cone: pulled pork topped with purple cabbage slaw..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Luv Doc Recommends: Beer 101

Whole Foods Market Downtown, Sunday, September 9, 2007

"...over a toilet at 3 in the morning firehosing purple vomit so hard it feels like it’s trickling out..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

Officer Fired for Unjustified Use of Deadly Force

Officer Wayne Williamson indefinately suspended for firing his gun several times into a crowded parking lot at a fleeing suspect

"...with a knife, were fighting outside a residence on Purple Sage Drive. While at a gas station at the..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Queen Lo-La Facing RV Park Exile

Trailer court moves to eject Nubian Queen Lo-La

"...cool, and comfortable, done up tastefully in burgundy and purple crushed velvet, with recorded gospel music in the air...."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Diana Welch

Page Two: For the Fun of It

Reminiscing on 25 years of 'The Austin Chronicle' and looking forward to what's next

"...At the last minute, Priest put a dab of purple into the corner of each eye to emphasize the..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Day Trips

Jim Hansen, aka the Birdman of Bellville, can tell you a thing or two about birds and birdhouses

"...perfect for wrens and sparrows, Hansen also makes multiplex purple martin houses. He calls the 12-room birdhouses "Bellville condos."..."

July 22, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Life by the Drop

The return of Doyle Bramhall

"...opens outward on a warm spring night. Inside, a purple haze of smoke hangs suspended at eye level, almost,..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...designer Micael Priest decided to put a dab of purple in each eye to give it a hint of..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

A Double Shot of Wry

Author Neal Barrett, Jr.

"...Braun Neal Barrett, Jr. lives and works in a purple house. A very purple house. And he writes books..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Books Feature by Mike Shea

Neon Austin

South Lamar

"...of Discoteca Sanchez (2711 E. Cesar Chavez) and the purple spire of the Delwood Plaza (N. I-35 & 38th..."

May 23, 1997 Arts Feature

Spoon It On

"...Right.) with Bukka Allen and is sporting a lovely purple cast and matching painted purple toenails (and probably a..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Music Column

food-o-file

"...announcement of a contest to sell a local restaurant. Purple Plum owner Mary Heckler has chosen to give up..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Food Column

Rolling Stone Launches Musicians on Musicians Tour With Charley Crockett and Noeline Hofmann

Country crooners perform, talk covers and collaboration in Austin

"...up thanks to a duet version of her song “Purple Gas” recorded with fellow 20-something artist Zach Bryan, she..."

March 25, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...acting on instinct. Sporting a retro striped dress with purple eyeshadow, the ever-evolving, cross-genre icon pulled mainly from Visions,..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

The Rehabilitative Power of Art in Sing Sing

Oscar nominee Colman Domingo teams with Austin filmmaker Greg Kwedar in a story of transformation behind prison walls

"...him a standout in films like Zola, The Color Purple, and Rustin (for which he was nominated for an..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wonka

Roald Dahl's candy king gets a flavorless and cloying origin story

"...suits his talents best. In playing young Wonka, a purple-jacketed fount of optimism, Chalamet brings the same “I’m game..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...Purple Martin Watch Parties Sept. 3, 17, Houston, houstonaudubon.org..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Best Things We Saw at Austin Psych Fest 2023

Toro y Moi, Automatic, and more highlight homegrown festival’s return

"...by the reference points they once mashed into gooey purple pulp. But, shtick-like obviousness is 100% a virtue in..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...spring, nemophila flowers count five petals, bell- or cup-shaped, purple and often spotted blue. In Tokyo, their counterpart quintet..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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