An Excerpt From Omar Dykes: The Life & Times of a Poor and Almost Famous Bluesman

Hard truths about the music business by Kent “Omar” Dykes and spouse Issa Medrano as they revisit Glory Days (for Bruce Springsteen).

"...Howlers know exactly who they are: They're Creedence Clearwater Revival – revived. This legendary Texas blues band comes by..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Feature

Composer Nathan Felix Transitions to Video During Quarantine

Short, simple films of mundane tasks analyze human condition

"...to 2017, he manned said six strings for Noise Revival Orchestra, during which time he experienced his first symphony...."

July 17, 2020 Music Post by Nataleah Small

CBD Stands for Self-Care

Austin's green rush is booming

"...Sprinkles; Bibi Beverages Nightcap Alcohol Detox Shot; and Mushroom Revival's CBD Functional Mushroom Charcoal Face Masks. www.naturallyaustin.org...."

June 5, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

This Is Who We Are #6: Miró Quartet's Faces of America: The Light

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...time they reached the charged finale – delivering the revival meeting "Hallelujah!" promised by violist John Largess beforehand –..."

May 12, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound – Austin Radio: “We Never Stopped or Went Off the Air”

Austin radio stations stay on-air and spirited during COVID-19

"...Mental Health Awareness Month, promising later appearances by Jamestown Revival and Plain White T's. This weekend packs performances by..."

May 8, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Revival Coffee Full coffee menu available for take-out via window..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Video: ATX6 Addresses “That Gun In Your Hand”

Local music ambassador project addresses school shootings

"...video, we see Horstmann performing as V3CO at the Revival Bar in Toronto...."

Feb. 12, 2020 Music Post by Chris Brecht

SXSW Unpacks Longest Lineup List

Soccer Mommy, Caroline Rose, Alyona Alyona, and 351 more

"...Jimmy DeTalente & the Electric Revival (Evansville, IN.)..."

Jan. 14, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Top 10 Festival Films of 2019 You Haven't Seen Yet

Alien invasions, comedy exorcists, and searing commentary

"...Bliss (which is already out) and his upcoming splatterpunk revival VFW, which hits screens via RLJE on Feb. 14...."

Dec. 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Robert Faires' Top 10 Theatre Treasures of 2019

History came alive and exceptional ensembles propelled the year's most memorable shows

"...Dave Steakley gambled on an elaborate concept for this revival, but it paid off as the layers of glam..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Top 10 Overlooked Central Texas Breweries of 2019

Grab a beer off the beaten path

"...(Austin) As one of Austin's grandpappy beermakers, a (512) revival has been in the works for a while with..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

The Watchmaker's Song

Ventana Ballet's playful take on The Nutcracker lets audiences in on the action and brings a new magic to the familiar ballet

"...staged at the Neill-Cochran House Museum, the 1855 Greek Revival home in West Campus, where the front porch serves..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: A Month in Austin Rap

Three top-grade hip-hop albums emerged this fall. Let’s recap.

"...Nine local acts – Beat Root Revival, Sydney Wright, Superfónicos, Dave Scher, Ley Line, Cari Hutson..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Now Streaming in Austin: Coming Undone With Minnow Mountain

Resurrecting Rotoscoping for the Amazon Prime mindbender

"...Of course, the modern Rotoscoping revival became synonymous with Austin after Richard Linklater’s two forays..."

Nov. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

UT Department of Theatre & Dance's Spring Awakening

This staging of the hit musical blends the old and new, petticoats and punk, with a power and seductiveness that enraptures

"...to receive multiple Tonys, an international tour, and a revival in 2015...."

Nov. 15, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: Santa Fe, N.M.

Art and food in the enchanting city of Santa Fe

"...version was built in the 1920s in the Pueblo Revival style that has come to define Santa Fe architecture...."

Nov. 12, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SongwritingWith:Soldiers Helps Write the War After the War

Darden Smith, Mary Gauthier, and other songwriters combat PTSD one song at a time

"...Flight" and recorded the song for his 2009 album, Revival. Its video went viral...."

Nov. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Rudy Ramirez's FuturX Festival Puts Latinx Performance Center Stage

The theatrical Renaissance man moves Latinx performance out of the margins

"...performing their solo piece Promised Land: A Radical Queer Revival in 2009 and the duo show Footnotes for People..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Arts Feature by Trey Gutierrez

Austin Film Festival Review: Yellow Rose

Austin-made drama sings an immigrant song

"...nomination for her performance as Kim in the 2014 revival of Miss Saigon. Salonga (who coincidentally originated the part..."

Oct. 30, 2019 Screens Post by Beth Sullivan

Tapestry Dance Company's Austintatious (Too)

This revival of a 2002 production paid tribute to the spirit of the city but also showed how the troupe embodies its best qualities

Oct. 25, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

TexARTS’ Little Shop of Horrors

This production of the horror comedy musical makes watching inept humans get devoured by an alien plant just a damn good time

"...Mindhunter and Frozen fame stars in the New York revival. On the opposite coast, Mj Rodriguez (Pose) performs as..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Review: Jesus Christ Superstar

New touring production electrifies with freshness and urgency

"...rather than stage play. Building on the acclaimed 2016 revival at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London,..."

Oct. 15, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: Lizzo City Limits

“Truth Hurts” star’s historic audience, and other ACL Fest weekend one standouts

"...hit "Truth Hurts" hadn't yet begun its April 2019 revival via Netflix rom-com Someone Great when the Detroit-born Melissa..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Ethos' :Humpty

Melissa Vogt and Chad Salvata's musical takes the childhood rhyme into adult territory, balancing lighthearted elements with macabre darkness

"...children's bedtime story after ingesting too much Ambien, Ethos' revival of this disturbing tale revels in the lighthearted atmosphere..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Hyde Park Theatre's Hot Dogs at the Eiffel Tower

Maggie Gallant relates her search for her birth parents with slow-burn storytelling that captivates with its blend of cheekiness and honesty

"...new developments in her search, Gallant centers her hourlong revival on the surprising discovery of her French birth father,..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Bob Bursey Takes Over Texas Performing Arts

UT hires the director of Bard College's Fisher Center to run TPA

"...Broadway, and the show won the award for best revival of a musical this year. Other programming at the..."

Sept. 3, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Richard Linklater Shooting 20-Year Stephen Sondheim Musical

Merrily We Roll Along his most ambitious project yet

"...while the Austin theatre crowd may remember a rare revival production at St. Edwards in 2014. However, in a..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: 12 Years of Peligrosa Drives ¡Eso Es!

Local DJ collective sets a mood at Margin Walker’s new fiesta-val of all Latinx talent

"...local Latin nights. Having already survived the Nineties reggaeton revival, Aughts Austin wasn't quite attuned to the crew's ambitious..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Sauce Odyssey Food Trailer Ceases Operations Days Before Hot Sauce Festival

Eastside truck offered guided hot sauce tours and a full food menu

"...took up residence at 1403 E. 7th St., outside Revival Coffee, in fall of 2018 and recently participated in..."

Aug. 21, 2019 Food Post by Roxy Bonafont

Essentially Relevant Performance

"...our breasts fill with joy at the hope for revival at the hands of our youth. The supremist myth..."

July 9, 2019 Postmarks

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