iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...this event, which celebrates the first anniversary of our southern neighbors’ 100% volunteer-driven station. Commemorative merch, a photo booth,..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Teal House Triumphant, Boozy Boba, Devil May Care About Warhol, LeRoy & Lewis Go Sweet, and More

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

"...Arlo Grey at home? Yes – Kristen Kish’s posh..."

Jan. 27, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Diedrick Brackens Weaves Multitudes in the Blanton's "darling divined"

From his loom, the acclaimed artist fuses folk tales and forgotten memories with his own experiences to tell new, expanding stories of identity

"...man, a queer man, a son, a friend, a Southerner, and a custodian of family lore to tell new,..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Arts Feature by Sara Hutchinson

40 Songs to Make You Feel Better (or Worse) About Drinking

A sampling of drinking songs local, south of the border, and global

"...Stones of Altamont infamy, the Beasts' mission of fermented decadence comes to a head on the title track of..."

July 13, 2018 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Music's Hip-Hop Hierarchy

From up-and-comers to rap royalty, 20 key sets to see

"...Nicholas James Williams reached over-the-top decadence on Billboard Hot 100 single "All Gold Everything." Before..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Review: L'oca d'oro

Italian concept brings luxury without the pomp

"...cornmeal crust would have been at home on a Southern catfish (still, I might have added one more sprinkle..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Gay Place

Magical Realness, an Austin spin on vogue / drag balls

"...queen is going all the way to NOLA for Southern Decadence. Make that money shot! Fri., July 8, 10pm...."

July 8, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Thanks for the prayers, but they're not good enough

"...prelims to select the queen headed to NOLA for Southern Decadence. Bulimianne Rhapsody hosts some knockout gals. 18 and..."

June 17, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Hot days, hotter nights – it's springtime in the ATX

"...to NOLA and perform with Poo Poo Platter at Southern Decadence. All you 18 and up queermos welcome. Sat.,..."

April 15, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Let's talk about (gay) sex

"...for a chance to perform with the Platter at Southern Decadence in New Orleans. 18 and up. Fri., Feb...."

Feb. 19, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: I'm Not Gonna Miss You

Gay Place bids you adieu

"...you can choke it down. Who will rep at Southern Decadence in NOLA in the fall? Fri., Jan. 15,..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Column by Kate X Messer

The AggreGAYtor: September 3

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Daniel Pearce wins out, Southern Decadence blows out, and Texas conservatives tear out, as..."

Sept. 3, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Orange, Texas to Debut Blackface Billboard

Radio station uses Shirley Q. Liquor as welcome mat

"...Charles Knipp. A frequent headliner at gay "Mardi Gras" Southern Decadence, Knipp plays Liquor in blackface as a welfare-collecting..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Emily Wolfe

"...trained prudence. By the chorus, however, the song's full-on decadence, with the whimsy of a synth figure rooted by..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Music Review by Abby Johnston

Sarah Jarosz

"...on which she seemed to fancy herself a full-blown Southern belle, and in her third iteration melanges bluegrass with..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Review by Abby Johnston

Butch Walker

Final SXSW Live Shots

"...With a résumé that includes Southern sleaze metal (SouthGang), cheeky power pop (Marvelous 3), and..."

March 22, 2013 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Gay Place: Furballz

SXSW Thursday

"...SXSW finish line is on – Austin's faggoty Woodstock, Southern Decadence, Burning Man, Mardi Gras, Disney World, Dollywood, Von..."

March 15, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

SXSW Friday

"...SXSW finish line is on – Austin's faggoty Woodstock, Southern Decadence, Burning Man, Mardi Gras, Disney World, Dollywood, Von..."

March 15, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Welcome to the GAYTX

It's heeeeere: The throng, the buzz, the madness, the Maddow.

"...dear, sweet uninitiated? Why, it's only Austin's faggoty Woodstock, Southern Decadence, Burning Man, Mardi Gras, Disney World, Dollywood, Folsom..."

March 8, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GLENN!

Spank Glenn Eaddy one time for us!

"...SCREAM CLUB Together, on the road with their Dancefloor Decadence tour and pausing in Austin for some Southern hospitality...."

Sept. 7, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

The AggreGAYtor: September 4

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...• Nine preachers were arrested for anti-gay harassment at Southern Decadence...."

Sept. 4, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Gay Place: Proud Wet Decadent Burn

It's the month of big fests and we are trotting to keep up

"...Oh, the queers, we love our tribes. Pride. Splash. Southern Decadence. Burning Man. Stay hydrated. ON OUR GAYDAR..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

The AggreGAYtor: August 29

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...• Right wing sophists blame Southern Decadence for Hurricane Isaac. The truth was bound to..."

Aug. 29, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Eastbound & Down: Mardi Party Links, Pt. 2

A li'l lagniappe for your last-minute Mardi Gras trip

"...NEW ORLEANS Gaymardigras.com Gay Mardi Gras from the Southern Decadence gang ‘titRex Krewe (their event has passed but..."

Feb. 16, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

We're here, queers!

"...trails (think: Miami's White Party, Dallas' Purple Party, NOLA's Southern Decadence). What distinguishes ours from other throbbing sausagefests is:..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

A Bear in a Funny Hat

The Pope promotes anti-gay pastor to bishop.

"...calling attention to the city's annual gay pride parade, Southern Decadence, which, in '05, was scheduled to take place..."

Feb. 3, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Kate Getty

New Orleans Gay Activist Mourned

NOLA community activist mourned.

"...Texas, New Orleans mourns one of her own. Once Southern Decadence Grand Marshall (1998), beloved community activist, and French..."

June 15, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Page Two

Persistence of memory

"...an afternoon in a small Vermont town near the southern border of the state. I was maybe 19. I..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Book Reviews

"...at least as many love triangles. Ebershoff evokes a Southern California -- before O.J., Rodney King, plastic surgery, and..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Books Feature by Russell Cobb

Holiday in Town

"...one particular two-story house and just gaze upon its Southern glory -- with its powerful columns, two expansive front..."

May 26, 2000 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

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