Playback: Saturnalia Lands

Austin welcomes new DIY music fest while another gets blocked in court

"...he visualized what the lawn would look like for Saturnalia Fest...."

Dec. 1, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Snapshot: Saturnalia Festival

At this psychedelic music fest, it’s all about community

"...Going into last weekend's second annual Saturnalia Festival (Nov. 16-18), "Snapshot" was familiar with only about..."

Nov. 23, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

Saturnalia Festival 2018

"...The Saturnalia Festival brought out a community of psychedelically motivated artistic..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Photo Gallery

Saturnalia Festival 2017

Dec. 4, 2017 Photo Gallery

The Search for Saturnalia Four Letters (Has Anyone Ever Told You?)

Texas Platters

"...The Search for SaturnaliaFour Letters (Has Anyone Ever Told You?) Emerging fresh from..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Playback: Margaret Moser’s Final Act

Margaret Moser tribute concert, following Black Fret's money, and a last chance to nominate locals in the Austin Music Poll – this week!

"...laws, "Playback" set up an impromptu voting booth at Saturnalia last weekend and collected dozens of ballots for the..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Running with the Sun Machine

Local psych-pop quintet premieres kaleidoscopic clip

"...Rainbow. The Austinites also appear at the decidedly tripped-out Saturnalia Festival, a two-day event spearheaded by Golden Dawn Arkestra..."

Oct. 9, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Search for Saturnalia

Texas Platters

"...The Search for Saturnalia This intimate little six-song EP reeks of a basement..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Music Review by Greg Beets

Fall Concerts to Add to Your Calendar

Paul McCartney, the Jesus Lizard, and Saturnalia make the list

"...Saturnalia Music and Arts Fest multiple locations Fri., Nov. 16..."

Sept. 4, 2018 Events Post by Mark Fagan

Qmmunity: New Year, New Homoscopes

The stars predict what lies in the queer new year of 2023

"...TheleMagick: Saturnalia Celebrate the ancient Roman festival honoring the god Saturn..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Gay Tidings We Bring

Qmmunity brings you events, news, and more to make the holigays bright

"...TheleMagick: Saturnalia Celebrate the ancient Roman festival honoring the god Saturn..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Column by James Scott

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...sponsor music events like Free Week, Red River Nights, Saturnalia, RAS Day, and Levitation to help with the massive..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

In Austin, Bushwick Bill Found his Musical Playground

Late Geto Boys rapper’s penchant for stage crashing was legendary

"...vibe night at Dozen Street; and at the psych-oriented Saturnalia Fest, he jumped onstage with at least four bands,..."

June 10, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

2018/19 Austin Music Industry Poll Top 10s

Nearly half of this year's Austin Music Poll/Austin Music Awards winners are now known

"...5) Saturnalia..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Music Feature

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

Jason Isbell plays three nights, Wiz Khalifa returns to town, and more

"...S.S. Saturnalia Sun., August 26, 5:30pm..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Judge Blocks Driftwood Music Fest Dates

Old Settler’s competitor concedes April weekend

"...More on Old Settler’s and Driftwood Music Fest in..."

Nov. 27, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Luv Doc Recommends: Africa Night With Zoumountchi

Sahara Lounge, Saturday, December 24, 2011

"...– at least since the Romans got on the post-Saturnalia J train. Of course, the three wise men deserve..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Randy Willis 15th Annual Pickin' on Christmas and Birthday Party

Dallas Nightclub, Saturday, December 18, 2010

"...has been a big holiday ever since it was Saturnalia. That Roman gift-giving holiday was a stroke of genius,..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Zakary Thaks

Kings of South Texas rock

"...the gates," according to Gerniottis. Nevertheless, New Orleans' annual saturnalia the Ponderosa Stomp issued the band an invitation for..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• In the wake of the Saturnalia known as SXSW, the NCAA's Austin basketball regional came..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Luv Doc Recommends: 12 Steps to a More Dysfunctional Christmas

, Friday, December 26, 2003

"...appropriating existing traditions and giving them a Christian context (Saturnalia for instance), so why not add another? Here in..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Column by The Luv Doc

Dr Pepper, Texas

What makes the Dr Pepper in Dublin, Texas, so much better than that made anywhere else?

"...for the festivities that prior to the blessed sugary saturnalia, the plant's Web site proclaimed: "Only 10 days, 14..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Features Feature by David Lynch

Dancing About Architecture

Keeping up with Lucinda, Britney, Thurston, Kim, and a bunch of sick people

"...and last year's Four Letters album, the Search for Saturnalia has decided to call it quits, citing just one..."

May 4, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postscripts

Upcoming literary events in Austin and ideas about entering nationwide writing contests.

"...offering $1,000 and publication by Fencebooks in conjunction with saturnalia books to the author of the best collection by..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Live Shots

Tom Russell

"...those working were just as eager for a spring saturnalia release as those who paid the modest cover. Looking..."

May 21, 1999 Music Feature

Faerie Tales

Another Scene? The Original Scene

"...and harum-scarum as any Prima Donnas, Adults, or Gourds Saturnalia...."

Aug. 15, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Greg Beets' National Top Ten

"...3. The Wedding Present, Saturnalia (Cooking Vinyl)..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature