Off the Record

A coin toss to determine the future of the Cactus Cafe

"...future of the Cactus Cafe now boils down to two rival plans up for discussion – but not necessarily..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Don't Forget the Children

AISD races and bond proposals

"...be fought over in the May 10 elections by two local parents: Christine Brister and Jerry Garcia...."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tone Setter

Graham Reyolds' A Scanner Darkly score

"...An hour before the in-store, Waterloo Records' indoor bandstand is already crammed. Keyboards, drums, amplifiers, stand-up bass, and..."

July 7, 2006 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Heaven up Here

27 reason to further investigate the UK roster of bands at SXSW 2006

"...in 1995. With some 120 English, Scottish, and Irish bands slated to perform during SXSW 2006, this year's continental..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Rebirth Brass Band

Record review

"...Rebirth Brass BandRebirth for Life (Tipitina's) Like the city itself, New Orleans'..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Hearts and Violins

Jennifer Bourianoff has found happiness playing chamber music and living in Austin.

"...learned the piano at age 4 and the violin two years later. She attended O. Henry Junior High and..."

June 29, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

"...Small to Use, was a remarkable mix of frenetic stringwork and smart, narrative lyrics, the songs a constant challenge..."

March 9, 2001 Music Feature

Identity Crisis

Looking back at the highlights of Austin's music scene in 2000.

"...1999, gridlocked in its B-movie identity crisis between hardwired high tech hub and laid-back lefty oasis, and nowhere was..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Fall Film Previews

September

"...on the Louisiana bayou and tells the story of two young lovers in their first grown-up relationship. (Sept. 11)..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

A Vision Shared

Sonya Cohen and Dick Connette Last Forever

"...with structure or graph paper. I loved the brass band stuff. I thought, `Okay, you love this. Do something..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Live Shots

"...it was the end of the tour, so the band was as tight as they'll ever be; or was..."

May 2, 1997 Music Feature

ELO Signs Off, Over and Out

English hits jukebox, 54, retires at the Moody Center

"...– the Brummie’s made four – three keyboards, three-piece string section, two backup singers, and a drummer. Try as..."

Oct. 16, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...That's only two of the four headliners announced. Filling out this stage..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...laments on the introductory track to his first of two planned albums in 2021, a tribute to the late..."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Band of the Year: Black Pumas..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Robert Plant on the Zeppelin crier's Austin-kissed 2010 album Band of Joy...."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Pocket Fishrmen Serve up Punk and ... Fish

What to expect at the punk cutups’ annual Fish Fry

"...a parking lot of vehicles owned by the singer's bandmates whilst they pursue an endless string of one-nighters aboard..."

June 1, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Meet Austin’s Funk Prodigy D-Madness

Blind purveyor of soul, hip-hop, and reggae takes us behind the curtain

"...behind an arsenal of sound devices. Singing and playing two or three instruments at once in his longtime local..."

July 28, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Levitation Kick-Off

Even after Levitation’s cancellation ... the shows went on!

"...That even included out-of-towners. Two different sets of travelers – one a young lady..."

April 29, 2016 Music Post by Michael Toland

Playback: Post Pop Depression: After SXSW

Still wearing your SXSW badge or wristband? We don't blame you.

"...my loved ones, but I can't stop chasing the high of South by Southwest. I wander the parking lot..."

March 25, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Old Settler's Music Festival Blurbs

OSMF baubles by blurb.

"...around the campfire as a dark nightclub. Slim Richey's six-string wizardry and Sarah Sharp's languid vox lead the veteran..."

April 17, 2015 Music Feature

Playback: Winter Harvest

Digging up the roots of Free Week

"...Free Week, where the cash box stays shut and bands sweat, strum, and scream in front of big crowds..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Aural History

Hannibal Lokumbe and his trumpet stand at the crossroads of jazz, blues, and Jimi Hendrix

"...South Dakota, working on a commission with the Kronos String Quartet for what became Dance Chief Crazy Horse Dance,..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Strawberry Fields Forever

Future Clouds & Radar float to the magical kingdom of … Peoria?

"...antiquated gold rods on walls of sky blue, while two of Harrison's dreams spring to life from adjacent corners..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

ACL Fest Saturday Picks

"...continues his Hard Luck Hittin' solo route, trading the high-octane bluegrass and honky-tonk of his former outfit for an..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

What's So Special?

Gov. Perry calls a special session, and pits property taxes against schoolchildren

"...Like it or not, we're about to receive a high-speed seminar...."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The article is correct on only those final two points: The bill would have stopped HMOs from requiring..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Column

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

Live Shot

"...the second and final encore. At the end of two alternately pensive and pounding hours that Nick Cave &..."

May 17, 2002 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...At the end of 1993, and after a scandalous string of robberies in my barrio, two cops answer our..."

March 2, 2001 Column

Dancing About Architecture

Mourning Becomes Electric

"...edited into a gift for the clubowners, while somewhat higher-quality recording equipment captured live performances by some 30-odd bands..."

April 16, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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