TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...From the peaceful pews of Central Presbyterian to the Eastside’s Revival Coffee to West Campus staple..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...It’ll be a fem-for-all type of get-together at South Austin lit lounge Reverie Books, as they’re throwing a..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...As if boasting some of the lengthiest day-to-night South by Southwest lineups weren’t enough, Hotel Vegas’ birthday annually..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Sci-fi Writer and Austin Literary Institution Howard Waldrop Dead at 77

Author leaves incalculable legacy of work and mentorship

"...death, on Jan. 14 after a stroke, was confirmed by his longtime writing partner Lawrence Person. He was 77...."

Jan. 22, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...Stewart, who also worked for South by Southwest, died of complications from COVID and dementia..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...yet elegant venue nestled among towering live oaks on South Lamar, where the first seeds of Hai Hospitality were..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Craig Stewart, Emperor Jones Founder and SXSW Alum, Has Died at 53

Stewart also ran the Trance Syndicate label with husband King Coffey

"...who spearheaded the Emperor Jones label and worked for South by Southwest, has died at age 53...."

Dec. 20, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...of a young and wide-eyed musician getting swept away by a more experienced band and learning tough lessons on..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Dan Brown Created Neo-Noir Your Lucky Day

Director and his star and composer on the twisty thriller

"...a heist, a winning lottery ticket, and some not-so-innocent bystanders. Brown first played with the concept over a decade..."

Nov. 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sudan Archives, Ben Kweller, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

Texans Angel White, Blakchyl stood out under an annular eclipse

"...Sara, the Chronicle team handpicked a run of performances by Austin acts in Ben Kweller, Blakchyl, and Rattlesnake Milk...."

Oct. 15, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...rap record. We beat [Lady I.C. & MC K.B.] by maybe a few weeks. We actually drove the tape..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Riverboat Gamblers' Something to Crow About Turns 20

The album that made Austin's apex punks earns anniversary vinyl remaster

"...Crow was released June 3, 2003, by Gearhead Records. The A-list garage/punk indie label run..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Hypnotic

Robert Rodriguez and Ben Affleck team up for a pulpy mindbender

"...Directed by: Robert Rodriguez. Starring: Ben Affleck, Alice Braga, William Fichtner,..."

May 12, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Former Sidewinder Space Now Open as After-Hours Club the Cut

Victory Grill owner and partners hope to fix long-idle outdoor stage

"...Co-owners Miguel Harlaque, Bruce Williams, and Glenn Williams began..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Legendary Austin Rock & Roll Deejay Johnny Walker Has Died

Known as the vibrant host of afternoons on KLBJ

"...and grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is survived by his son, Tyler...."

Nov. 22, 2022 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Austin Studio Tour 2022 Is All Over the Map

The annual celebration of art expands to match its city's size

"...be all manner of afterparties rocking the town north, south, east, and west, besides...."

Nov. 11, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Voxtrot: The (Re)start of Something

12 years after disbanding, the forerunners of modern indie-pop call on the "mystical, inexplicable force" that flowed through their Early Music

"...rhapsodic 20 seconds in Aughts indie – is left by his girlfriend for "America's biggest Belle and Sebastian fan."..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

What's Behind the Delays at Austin's Airport and What's Being Done to Help

Lots of turbulence as airport rebounds from COVID lows

"...the unpleasant surprise those folks experience. "We call it 'lobby shock.'" [inset-1-right]..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...Arc Angels, Stray Cats, Cheap Trick, Leon Russell, Bruce Hornsby & the Range. Kicking about in front of the..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Through SXSW Jazz re:freshed Outernational Brought "The Dope Black British Jazz Landscape" to the World

Organizer Adam Moses and showcase veteran Daniel Casimir discuss the roots of SXSW's groundbreaking jazz showcase

"...Back in 2017, yours truly attended a new South by Southwest showcase produced by an organization of which..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Michael Toland

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...the second English punk band to play America (beat by the Damned in 1977) past 60 photographers and reporters..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Longtime Austin Collaborators Patrice Pike and Wayne Sutton Finally Duo Up

At the heart of so many essential acts beats a duo, so it is with the Little Sister / Sister 7 legends

"...their duo debut, Heart Is a Compass, including two South by Southwest showcases and a slot time at Lollapalooza..."

May 1, 2020 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Faster Than Sound: $1.5 Million in HOT Funds Routed to Emergency Musician Relief

Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund created – contentiously.

"...at last Thursday's City Council meeting. The effort, sponsored by Council Member Kathie Tovo, creates an "Austin Music Disaster..."

April 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...people actually from College Station." What did you mean by that?..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The World of Wayfinding in Austin

How we get from here to there in our ever-changing city

"...people find their way through and about Downtown's new southwestern corner, there are several tiers of users above me..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

End of an Era at Travis County as Gerald Daugherty Retires

County commissioner will depart at the end of 2020

"...taking credit for the long-embattled construction of Texas 45 Southwest, connecting MoPac South to FM 1626: "I've fought for..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...the Nevada caucuses (Feb. 22) and election day in South Carolina (Feb. 29). Nationally, the 2020 primaries – particularly..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Faster Than Sound: Unearthing Daniel Johnston’s If

Producer Brian Beattie has an unreleased Daniel Johnston album ready, but can’t make amends with the late cult singer’s management

"...The LP pulls from sessions spanning 1996-2003, during which the duo also recorded Rejected Unknown and..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Iconic Rocker Kim Gordon, Former Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aimé Lead SXSW 2020 Lineup

Fixer Upper power couple Chip & Joanna Gaines also join fest

"...Cross-creative industry conference South by Southwest, which holds its 34th gathering March 13-22..."

Sept. 10, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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