Continued Story

Daniel Johnston's songs find new life in the rock opera Speeding Motorcycle

"...Jeff Tartakov enticed me to think about being in Speeding Motorcycle, a rock opera of Daniel's songs created by..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Arts Feature by Kathy McCarty

Speeding Motorcycle

In that tenuous space where heartbreaking loneliness meets relentless hope lives this beautiful, strange Daniel Johnston rock opera

"...Speeding Motorcycle..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

2007-2008 B. Iden Payne Award Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Speeding Motorcycle (Zach Theatre)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Speeding Motorcycle (Zach Theatre)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Cary Winscott, Speeding Motorcycle..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

"...his brother's life with Jason Nodler, creator of the Speeding Motorcycle rock opera. In 2010, cinema duo David &..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Off the Record

The British and Transmission Entertainment invade SXSW, Speeding Motorcycle rides into Zach Scott Theatre, and Spot opens Trailer Space

"...The Daniel Johnston-inspired rock opera Speeding Motorcycle at Zach Scott Theatre is a ticklish romp..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Spotlight: DJ Jester the Filipino Fist

Breakdancing with Willie, Biz, and Weird Al.

"...bow of Yo La Tengo's cover of Daniel Johnston's "Speeding Motorcycle"? How do you spell relief? E-c-l-e-c-t-i-c, baby...."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Off the Record

Daniel Johnston-inspired rock opera Speeding Motorcycle rolls into town with Kathy McCarty riding shotgun, Transmission Entertainment gains another foothold on Red River, and the Black & White Years get Real! In Color! with the Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison

"...songs," says Kathy McCarty of Daniel John-ston-inspired rock opera Speeding Motorcycle. "It's all pretty trippy." Following two successful stints..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Daniel Johnston

"...McCartney lullaby "I'm So Tired," and Sgt. Pepper's shoe-in "Speeding Motorcycle," DJ nation will lift their voices all right...."

Feb. 21, 2020 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Songwriting Genius Daniel Johnston Dead at 58

Eccentric singer-songwriter reportedly died of heart attack

"...Putting together Johnston rock opera Speeding Motorcycle..."

Sept. 11, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...About, Waiting for Guffman), opera (Candide, Aida, Carmen), theatre (Speeding Motorcycle, The Little Prince, Evita), and light opera (The..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Fun Fun Fun Fest Live Shot: Daniel Johnston

True love will find you in the end

"...Fortunately, “Speeding Motorcycle,” “Walking the Cow,” and a stripped down “Mountain..."

Nov. 11, 2013 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Susanne Abbott

"...and the Angry Inch, and Daniel Johnston-based rock opera Speeding Motorcycle. So, while No History of Prevention is her..."

May 7, 2010 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Off the Record

Stephen Bruton's final cut, a parting gift from At All Cost, and other holiday stocking stuffers

"...Whereas 2008's Speeding Motorcycle chronicled Daniel Johnston's iconic love in vain, Catastrophic..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

ACL Music Fest Friday Interviews

Get behind him Satan. Austin's iconic prodigal son returns.

"...(2006 Whitney Museum of American Art Biennial), rock opera (Speeding Motorcycle), and even an iTunes video game (Hi, How..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Off the Record

The politics of Austin music in 2008: Barack Obama boogies back to Texas, a Man From Plains, and the Live Music Task Force

"...of Daniel Johnston, Zach Theatre staged the rock opera Speeding Motorcycle, featuring Glass Eye's Kathy McCarty. Bluesman Gary Clark..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Melt-Banana

"...a ride through an animated, futuristic Tokyo on a speeding motorcycle...."

July 25, 2008 Music Review by Daniel Mee

The Electric Exchange

Theatre, dance, music, and film meld and get supercharged in the Fuse Box Festival

"...Theatre packing the cast of the Daniel Johnston musical Speeding Motorcycle with music community stars, Ballet Austin and Arthouse..."

April 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Record

SXSW music news and carryings on

"...of honor last Friday at Zach Scott Theatre for Speeding Motorcycle, a rock opera that brings his illustrations to..."

March 14, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Armed Forces Entertainment's metal of honor, the Judy's reunite for the Austin Music Awards, Bobby Whitlock and CoCo Carmel's Double Fantasy

"...• The Daniel Johnston-inspired rock opera, Speeding Motorcycle, conceived and directed by Jason Nodler and featuring..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Scaling the Wall of Sound Festival in Fort Worth, paying respect to late blues great Gary Primich, and readying for the second annual HAAM Benefit Day

"...Houston's Axiom last year, Jason Nodler's original rock opera Speeding Motorcycle, based on the life and music of Daniel..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Remembering blues drummer 'Uncle' John Turner, tracking the devil and Daniel Johnston, on-air with Seattle's KEXP, Abandoned Love Records, and more

"...Johnston, not to mention Infernal Bridegroom Productions' rock opera, Speeding Motorcycle, there's now talk of a possible Daniel Johnston..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

The B-Side

As the ACL Music Fest looms, at least one venue on Red River hopes to be ready for the overflow. The Las Vegas Emo's won't quite be ready by then, however.

Aug. 18, 2006 Music Column by Darcie Stevens

TCB

Come sail away with Peter & the Wolf, mellow out with Summer Wardrobe, and reflect on some mighty fine cock-rock from SINIS.

May 12, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Genius and Jive

My roller-coaster relationship with Daniel Johnston

"...The Dead Milkmen recorded "Rocket Ship," Yo La Tengo "Speeding Motorcycle." Kurt Cobain wore a Daniel Johnston T-shirt all..."

May 5, 2006 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Daniel Johnston

Record review

"...Friendly Ghost," "Walking the Cow," and Target commercial theme "Speeding Motorcycle" – are here in all their hissed-out, high-pitched..."

April 21, 2006 Music Review by Greg Beets

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...unique, sweet-voiced slayers for her official gig. Daniel Johnston's "Speeding Motorcycle"! (Opal Divine's, 8pm) -- Raoul Hernandez..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...on her family. Last year, she covered Daniel Johnston's "Speeding Motorcycle" for a Target ad, which was included on..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

The Austin music scene benefits the Red Cross.

"...watchers have noticed the use of Daniel Johnston's classic "Speeding Motorcycle" on television ads for Target stores of late...."

Sept. 28, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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