Take Me to the Palette

Bernie Taupin is as lyrical with a brush as with a pen

"...a gallery setting. I have a very large studio – it's actually an old racquetball court. I've turned it..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Career Hooligan Looks Back, But Mostly Forward

Robert Rodriguez on a lifetime of innovation and the movie, 'El Mariachi,' that started it all

"...and buy a prosumer camera, Final Cut Pro, and – this last bit is key – every single Robert..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Gaslight Anthem

"...song. The succeeding "Stay Lucky" sounds mic'd from the warehouse floor, but its greyhound tempo forgives all. And when..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

Checking out of South by Southwest 2010 and paying final respects to Big Star's Alex Chilton

"...Morello and his Street Sweeper Social Club shared inspirational songs of brotherhood and redemption that rang out like chimes..."

March 26, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Surfin' UFO

Another blast of otherworldly wonder and weirdness from Electronic Planet Ensemble

"...There are no bongos, per se, in Surfin' UFO – although, if there were, they'd more likely be played..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

George Strait, James Hand

"...machine, once the pride of San Marcos' Cheatham Street Warehouse and Austin's Broken Spoke, a Texan who's paid his..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Music Review by Margaret Moser

The Game-Changers

The 2009 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...outside the mainstream had no place to tell their stories, Bonnie Cullum gave them one. And for more than..."

May 29, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Record

Fun Fun Fun Fest kicks up some dust in Waterloo Park while Carlos Santana sets up shop in the Warehouse District

"...deserves credit not only for bringing A-list hip-hop acts – Clipse, Atmosphere, and Kool Keith/Dr. Octagon – into the..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Tierra del Fuego Wine Bar

Sophisticated wine flights and tapas foster post-convention lingering on Second Street

"...from the holes in the wall (literally) to the überposh. Each of these spots offers different experiences to satisfy..."

July 11, 2008 Food Review by Barbara Chisholm

Off the Record

Red River rolls out the red carpet with bottle service at Beauty Bar, the Jungle Rockers get down on the Bo Diddley beat, and the Kadane brothers return to Austin

"...made for such a fitting tribute to the rock & roll originator, who died June 2 from heart failure...."

June 20, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Greg Ginn and SST Records start fresh in Taylor, Possessed by Paul James stars as The Folk Singer, and KOOP Radio catches fire (again)

"...Stop, Drop, and Rock & Roll..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Randy Rogers Band

"...scene Kent Finley has nurtured at the Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos, Rogers and band have created as..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Heaven up Here

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

"...ever-changing rulers of everything and the pirate underground, dodgy warehouse parties and all...."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Top 10 Performances That Transported Me in 2004

Robert Faires lists his favorite theatre, dance, and classical productions of 2004

"...a new level, the vastness of the Domain complex warehouse giving the work a monumental scale that inspired awe...."

Jan. 7, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Jimmy Smith

Gift guide

"...There were jazz organists before Jimmy Smith – Fats Waller, Count Basie, Bill Doggett, Wild Bill Davis..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Brown Whörnet

"...Brown WhörnetValamaranaro I had a freaky dream last night. I was..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

Manifesto Destiny

Literate pop, the Elephant 6 in your Parish

"...– "Song for Myla Goldberg," the Decemberists..."

July 23, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Hills Are Alive

The Hill Country is teaming with Austin songwriters.

"...On an overcast Friday at Poodie's Hilltop Bar & Grill in Spicewood, about nine miles past the junction..."

May 9, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

TCB

Cops storm the Mercury, the Red Eyed Fly spars with the city, Kissinger get shit-faced in Detroit, and local musicians get all lovey-dovey.

"...a sort of stepchild to Sixth Street and the Warehouse District...."

Feb. 14, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

TV Eye

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture.

"...Goodman spoke against the Act, using the example of José Padilla being held without formal charges for his alleged..."

July 26, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Ritchie Whites

Texas Platters

"...Austin fivepiece throws their hat into the punk-seasoned rock & roll arena with their energy-oozing debut. From potent opener..."

May 24, 2002 Music Review by David Lynch

Fugazi @ Emo's

Live Shot

"...Fugazi @ Emo'sMarch 31 It could've been an Eighties warehouse kegger in D.C. as easily as the second evening..."

April 5, 2002 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...they're not even comparable. Victrola does everything from torch songs to swingin' originals. Hernandez: The CD "... is asleep..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Shivering the Timbers

The Dirigo Group's 'Gypsy Chain' Speaks for the Trees

"...full-body Lobster Man costume, carved a New West rock & roll love letter deep into the drywall of the..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...of these people will do, however, is tell these stories on the record. Some still fear him. Others have..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The New Year La Zona Rosa, March 31

"...in its simple beauty. Having them play a half-empty warehouse-sized facility compromised their intimacy in a way that's hard..."

April 6, 2001 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Dancing About Architecture

Jimmie Vaughan skips Dubya's inaugural ball, while the Austin Music Network gets a reprieve from the city as the SIMS Foundation tries to spend $62,000 and fast.

"...is Saturday at La Zona Rosa with Lisa Tingle & Malford Milligan, Sara Hickman, Ginger Mackenzie, Ginger Leigh, Sissy..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Real Estate and Perfect Mates

The Year in Austin Culture

"...throngs pouring out of theatres gaily humming snatches of songs, and then there is this. Stunning is perhaps too..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Hello Dottie

Austinite old-school punker Dottie Farrell explains the meaning of the word 'splooge.'

"...Real rock & rollers know sometimes they have to let it bleed...."

Oct. 13, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Dancing About Architecture

Is the Return of Wayne Douglas on the way? Bob Schneider gets a solo record deal.

"...be out." Tornado Records' Bill Bentley, who's got a warehouse full of albums waiting to be shipped out, couldn't..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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