SXSW Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Second night SXSW handicapping

"...Pedernales Studio and released on local imprint Playing in Traffic, home to Los Lonely Boys and Speak. Listening to..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Man on a Ledge

This semi-functional thriller tingles but never terrifies.

"...Directed by: Asger Leth. Starring: Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Anthony Mackie, Genesis Rodriguez, Afton Williamson and Edward..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Off the Record

Gimme All Your Lovin': Emo's heads East as John Kunz looks back; plus, Whiskey Shivers' single malt success

"...David Garza has been handpicked to appear at Pearl Jam's PJ20, a two-day festival commemorating the 20-year anniversary of..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Point Austin: The Ultimate Game

The political ripples are uncertain but plentiful

"...responded, "how come they're playing it again next year?" Traffic Jam on Congress..."

June 24, 2011 News Column by Michael King

You're a Woman, I'm a Machine

That frazzled local who looks like he just stepped out of American Pie is actually one of the hottest DJs and producers going

"...All the while Gartner made his own bedroom jams, experimenting with a rough setup of a Yamaha keyboard,..."

May 13, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Traffic Jam? Call Management.

New alliance forms to address mobility issues Downtown

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

City Shuns Black Tourism

"...African-Americans who visited during Texas Relays weekend. Aware that traffic snarls up big time, my wife made an errand..."

April 10, 2011 Postmarks

SXSW Lists

SXSW groupings: Metal, Austin jazz, Polish acts, plus everything else

"...James Blake (Wed., 9:15pm, Stubb's)..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Amplified Heat

Wednesday

"...HeatOn the Hunt (Gonzolandia) Los Lonely BoysRockpango (Playing in Traffic)..."

March 18, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...Smith, Molly Dunsworth, Brian Downey, Nick Bateman Insidious Director: James Wan, Writer: Leigh Whannell Dark spirits have possessed the..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Los Lonely Boys

Latin Beat

"...Los Lonely BoysKeep on Giving: Acoustic Live! (Playing in Traffic)..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Big Dogs, Young Rebels, and Aging Giants

The Austin promoters who bring the music come in all shapes and sizes

"...going to stay in business, that's just lip service." Traffic Control..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Crossroads 3

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

"...1100 Rock and Roll Blvd.: Downstairs, past Motown motor James Jamerson's upright bass and Elvis Presley's Smith & Wesson,..."

July 2, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

Firsthand accounts of the Warped Tour and Delaney & Bonnie from the Riverboat Gamblers' Mike Wiebe and Bobby Whitlock, respectively

"...behind-the-scenes turf war between C3 Presents and Chicago's independent Jam Productions, a battle intensified by the recent Ticketmaster and..."

July 2, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Round five for the Cactus Cafe and the Texas Union board: The gloves come off

"...Film Program to then-Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. James Vick. It fell on deaf ears. "It's a..."

March 5, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Shit happens: Hosing off and cleaning up after the glorious mess that was the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival

"...on Friday, but due to heavy rains and foot traffic the following afternoon, it morphed into what looked and..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Coma in Algiers hand-delivers its goods, while Tia Carrera and Ignitor pay their last respects to Room 710

"...when CIA floods Beerland tonight, July 23, with Air Traffic Controllers, the Young, and E.C.F.A. Trio or at most..."

July 24, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Forever Man

Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood resurrect cult music mystic Jerry Lynn Williams in his hometown, Dallas.

"...Lord,” though it was Winwood at the piano on Traffic jam “Glad,” which then segued into a strutting cover..."

June 24, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

Freddie's Place unplugs, crate digging for Record Store Day, the second coming of Arc Angels, and sitting stage left at Austin City Limits

"...meaning when it kicks off tonight, April 16, with James McMurtry and continues on successive Thursdays through May 21...."

April 17, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

If You Build It ...

Ah, you know the rest

"...catch the howls of outrage sparked by the massive traffic jam that occurred when two Long Center performances collided..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Page Two: A Time of Peace and Light

Snapshots for swiftly passing days

"...and asked me to help her out of a jam. We met at the Guggenheim Museum in New York..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Olivia

Try the South Austin foie gras at this hip new spot

"...James Holmes and Morgan Angelone are having the time of..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Learning Curve

Lessons from the Long Center's first six months

"...party compared to the firestorm ignited by a massive traffic jam on April 20, when thousands converged on the..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Page Two: Terms of Entitlement

Austin growth

"...In Austin, the ongoing traffic jam of so many conflicting interests invites gridlock. The..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Let's Build More Sidewalks

"...fear that letting people walk across streets might cause traffic congestion. With city blocks a quarter-mile long, the lack..."

Aug. 20, 2008 Postmarks

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet

The new Austin outpost of a Houston chain brings more than just hummus to North Austin

"...road. If you're heading northwest on Research, skip the traffic light, and use the turnaround lane going under the..."

July 11, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

Bonnaroo (From the Pit)

"...several bands I wanted to shoot due to the traffic situation, but I take a look around, grab a..."

June 19, 2008 Music Post by Gary Miller

How the West Was Won

SXSWUK 2008

"...of big beat; a fresh fleet of harder-than-hard, ruffer-than-ruff, Jamaican dancehall-influence hip-hop from South London's Dizzee, Rascalian, grime-encrusted streets;..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Luv Doc Recommends: Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

Austin Convention Center, Friday, December 21, 2007

"...in busloads of stoned high school kids, homeless winos, traffic jam masochists, and those scary people who finish their..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

City Council Notebook

Town Lake Animal Center threatens to swallow the evening, and Will Wynn hates morning congestion.

"...of Daniel Rocha, fatally shot by Schroeder during a traffic stop on June 9, 2005. As Mike Martinez puts..."

Oct. 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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