Born on Highway 61

Famed superharpist James Cotton settles into Austin.

"...meanwhile, trade guitar licks side by side, while Riley Osborn's keyboards fill out the sound. Bassist Roscoe Beck and..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Letters at 3AM: February 1914

Charlie Chaplin's iconic Tramp was really born in 'Kid Auto Races at Venice,' not 'Mabel's Strange Predicament,' as commonly thought

"...age of 24 may be said to have been born on the first day that he was put on..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

Review: The Annotated Big Sleep

Everything you need to know about Raymond Chandler's classic

"...Raymond Chandler, born in Chicago in 1888, raised mostly in London, fought..."

July 27, 2018 Arts Post by Jesse Sublett

Jailbait Babysitter

"...Directed by: John Hayes. Starring: Therese Pare, Roscoe Born, Lydia Wagner and John Goodman. She's 17 but..."

March 13, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Record Reviews

Prince Paul

"...millennial bad trips. Alas, there's no global-party-blowout like Trainspotting's "Born Slippy," but Beaucoup Fish is nevertheless a work as..."

May 14, 1999 Music Review

Deconstructing Sonic Borders

The 13th annual No Idea Festival explores everything from phenological sound art to avant jazz and microtonal composition

"...AF: I was born in 1935, so the first drummer who influenced me..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Music Feature by Conor Walker

Twentieth Century

"...Hawks. Starring: Carole Lombard, John Barrymore, Walter Connolly and Roscoe Karnes. The great Barrymore. The scion that went to..."

Jan. 31, 2002 Movie Review by Raoul Hernandez

Sam Houston & Blk Odyssy Adds Chicken and Waffles to Their Message

Serving up some neo-soul food

"...Soul House, a new delivery-based soul food kitchen, was born. But while food has always played background in their..."

June 12, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Organ Great James Polk Works Wonders Outside the Limelight

We speak with Austin’s esteemed multi-instrumentalist and former arranger for Ray Charles

"...up, in part, from the insistence of a young Roscoe Beck, who says he regularly landed at Polk's house..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Page Two

"...local celebration of silent film stars Buster Keaton and Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, Leonard being the guest of honor. Keaton..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Column by Louis Black

The Innovators

Part 2 of "Jazz," by Harvey Pekar

"...re-create music that was being played before they were born, just like it's okay for classical musicians to interpret..."

June 15, 2001 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...JOHNNY DOWD: Texas-born Dowd has lived in upstate New York for a..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

"..."I was born like this," sang Leonard Cohen with a shrug. "I..."

July 4, 2008 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

P.G. Moreno Can’t Get Enough “Adventurous Music” and Austin’s More Interesting For It

Epistrophy Arts leader talks past, present, and holy grail bookings

"...the possibilities of the music for me. Also Eugene Chadborne at the Cavity. Seeing Merce Cunningham at the UT..."

Aug. 29, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

Komé Is Reopening, Enoteca Vespaio Has Closed, Texas Keeper Leverages the Triple-Digit Heat, Desert Door Is Searching for the Best New Margarita, and Hopdoddy Is Putting Peanut Butter and Jelly Where, Exactly?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...good news is that the smaller Enoteca will be reborn as a traditional Mexican eatery known as Chapulín Cantina...."

July 20, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 13-19

"...VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Before Virgo-born Leslie Jones achieved fame as a comedian and actor,..."

May 13, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Looking Over the MGs and a San Antonio Benefit

"...for your knowledge of Texas music history. The San Antonio-born guitarist has been one of the hotshot players since..."

Nov. 15, 2007 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Midlake

Sunday, Sept. 16, Zilker park

"...Denton fivepiece Midlake was born for festivals like this. Tim Smith's calming voice coaxed..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

ACL Fest Sunday Picks

"...is the perfect setting for songs like sunny storybook "Roscoe" and galloping tease "Young Bride." – Darcie Stevens Lucinda..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

Mr. Bass Man

"...Born and raised on the border near Eagle Pass, a..."

June 20, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

All-American

Jimmie Vaughan at 50

"...re-emerged in 1975 with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Antone's was born, and the promise of the blues was wild and..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

You Can Leave Your Hat On

The ballad of Mambo John Treanor

"...was nearly 30 years older than his mother, was born John Alter in San Antonio. Neither his mother nor..."

July 20, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Day Trips

Sandora's Box in Dallas fixes up some mighty fine vittles.

"...who couldn't decide if they wanted breakfast or dinner. Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles turned up in Hollywood with the..."

May 25, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Record Reviews

"...Hernandez. Armed with a phalanx of electronic instruments, the Havana-born Rubalcaba creates a multitude of unique colors and textures,..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Music Review

Postmarks

DeWitty Center Helpful

"...on Veggie Planet review, Brio (an old friend), and Roscoe's (another acquaintance). Keep that gentle spirit and balance going!..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Column