The Composer's Roots

A look at the career of a premier jazz pianist, Dallas-born Cedar Walton

"...consistency, lyricism, and tastefulness, he recalls Hank Jones and Tommy Flanagan. Walton always seems to know what's appropriate. In..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Country of Exiles?

Country of Exiles: The Destruction of Place in American Life

"...But the real hero of Home Town is Tommy O'Connor, a grinning, bald young Irish cop. The only..."

July 9, 1999 Books Review

Rock This Way

The Semi-Annual, Whenever-We-Feel-Like-It Rock & Roll Books Section

"...crop of Pearsall, Texas, and the history of Gruene Hall (as well as how to pronounce it correctly). And..."

March 20, 1998 Books Feature

Channel Surfing

TV Eye

"...with Jenn Garrison and Sara Trexler right across the hall from where I was on KLBJ-FM with The Two..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Daytrips

"...barbecue career by working for nearly 10 years for Tommy Cooper, who founded his famous barbecue stand on the..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Column

Road Shows

"...FRI 19 Takacs Quartet, Bates Recital Hall (UT)..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Music Feature

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro

The other music Halls of Fame have had their say – time to focus locally on the Austin Texas Music Hall of Fame

"...got this year came from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, blissfully unaware of my recent potshots at..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...original to fit into established categories, aside from "brave," "challenging," and "adroit." It's all about orchestrated intricacies with a..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...Skala Bim, Dropkick Murphy's, Amazing Royal Crowns, Austin Music Hall..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Music Feature

Road Shows

"...FRI 5 Sammy Hagar, Austin Music Hall..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Music Feature

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second, 9am-5pm..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Further Reflections

"...Dir/scr: Desmond Hall; Prod: Jon Gold; DP: Peter Konczal; Ed: Colby Parker;..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Crossroads 3

I went up to the Crossroads – and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – fell down on my knees

"...mirrors the city's municipal renaissance. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum had called to us on..."

July 2, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I have a question for Tommy Chong ["Weed Watch," Sept. 19]:..."

Sept. 26, 2003 Column

Road Shows

"...WED 3 John Fogerty, Bottle Rockets, Austin Music Hall..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Music Feature

Austin Music Awards, Austin Music Hall

Wednesday Night

"...Austin Music AwardsAustin Music Hall"What can I say," shrugged Charlene Hancock at the podium,..."

March 17, 2000 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

Benefits of Frankenfoods

"...Challenge Sprawl..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...side, John Oates, one half of legendary recording duo Hall & Oates, will look back on his half-century career...."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

Long Center: Opening was, in a word, grand

In artistry and style, the gala opening for the Long Center was an evening worthy of a facility 16 years in the making

"...Redd made it clear from the stage of Dell Hall: He and all the locals who had poured so..."

April 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Long Center: Who's playing

Austin's new performing-arts center releases the performance schedule for its first few months

"...Center's release of the schedule for the 2,400-seat Dell Hall through early August and for the 240-seat Rollins Theatre..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dream Lady

Cindy Walker, the queen of Western Swing, reflects on a lifetime of songwriting

"...CW: Oh, it was. And when Tommy Duncan sang "Dusty Skies," he cried. But I didn't..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

The Education of a Lifetime

A look at UT's Performing Arts Center and the process by which they bring the biggest names in jazz to Austin.

"...was well past midnight, long after UT's Bass Concert Hall had turned off all the lights and gone to..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

The Austin Chronic: Cheech and Chong and Toking With a Troll

Stoner icons materialize for surprise C-boy’s appearance

"...don’t put out a joint when Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong walk past you, but I did on a..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...1986 film Red Headed Stranger, now hosts “Swamp Poppa” Tommy McLain and guitar gator C.C. Adcock, bouncing “Azz Everywhere”..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...into exploring unusual methods to have a sex life, challenging her relationships with everyone in her life, but most..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Wed 16, 8pm, St. David’s Bethell Hall..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...HALL OF FAME..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"...from Austin to catch them at the latter's Liberty Hall, appropriately a former drag club. Opening all four nights..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Wilde's first feature as a director, Booksmart; Texas Film Hall of Fame 2019 inductee John Lee Hancock's period crime..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

2017 Music Critics Poll

Best roadshow, best new local acts, R.I.P.s, etc.

"...Raoul Hernandez: King Crimson, Bass Concert Hall..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Greg Beets

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