Jingle Bell Rock and Blues

Two legendary Austin bands reunite for the holidaze.

"...of tearing up at the sight of Salvation Army bell ringers. It also means I love to wrap myself..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Wedding Banned

Local DJs pick the songs that don't suck at weddings

"...“Weddings, simply, are the place where good music goes to..."

May 13, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

The Bride From Hell

The Austin Chronicle's style avatar wants your wedding to be the peachiest. Here, he offers helpful hints to make your wedding panning that much less disastrous.

"...time planning the actual marriage as they do the wedding, fewer marriages would end in divorce. Sister, we're here..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Features Feature by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Angel in the Dark

The last release from pop noir princess Laura Nyro.

"...interpretive success by the 5th Dimension ("Stoned Soul Picnic," "Wedding Bell Blues," "Sweet Blindness"), Barbra Streisand ("Stoney End"), and..."

April 6, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...is in constant trouble with the authorities for his rebellious behavior, falls for the daughter of a dissident and..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Morrissey and Interpol Go Classic Post-Punk on the Erwin Center

Weekend’s double headliner doesn’t disappoint

"...covers album California Sun: Jobriath’s “Morning Starship,” Laura Nyro’s “Wedding Bell Blues,” Gary Puckett & the Union Gap’s “Lady..."

Sept. 23, 2019 Music Post by Alyssa Quiles

Sugar, Sugar

Smacking bubblegum to the beat

"...in other delightfully singable tunes like the 5th Dimension’s “Wedding Bell Blues” and the Cyrkle’s “Red Rubber Ball.” “Mercy..."

Aug. 11, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Laura Nyro

"...Thirteenth Confession (Columbia/Legacy)Laura NyroNew York Tendaberry (Columbia/Legacy)Laura Nyro & LabelleGonna Take a Miracle (Columbia/Legacy)Laura NyroThe Loom's Desire (Rounder) Three..."

July 5, 2002 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Exhibitionism

The Mojado Brothers Comedy Festival: Aaayyeeeee-aye-aye-aye!!

"...turned a small white bar stool into a many-tiered wedding cake for the "Wedding Bell" chair, and the rectangular..."

May 2, 1997 Arts Review

Sxsw

"...bit country, little bit rock & roll, little bit blues -- even a little Cajun and Latin in there...."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...Newman and Illinois Jacquet for his masterful blending of blues moves in the traditional be-bop music he plays. Ivery..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...to uncover the university's hidden secrets. Cast: Jon Huertas, Isabella Gomez, Lindsay LaVanchy, Froy Gutierrez, Gattlin Griffith, Patrick Walker,..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Record Reviews

"...Aaron Alexander. A regular fixture on New York's Hasidic wedding scene, the band romps through a set of originals..."

June 13, 1997 Music Review

What's In Store

The city's self-storage business is changing as corporate giants push mom and pop operations aside.

"...part of the city's commercial and social landscape. Sandra Bell and Keith Northrop regularly canoe Town Lake and fish..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Live Music This Weekend, Sept. 1-4

An extra day of delights for your weekend music-going

"...him on 2010 hit Ni Hoy Ni Mañana. – Isabella Castro-Cota SATURDAY Matthew Dear..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Alone Together D: Bradley Bell, Pablo Jones-Soler Producers: Ross Levine, Emmie Lichtenberg, Brian Ferenchik..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...play Some Girl(s) to screen with Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, Zoe Kaza, and Emily Watson, while Lost’s Carlton Cuse..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Crossroads 3

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

"...incarnate, last Tuesday evening in Cleveland Heights. A hillbilly wedding in the birdsong mountains of West Virginia had flown..."

July 2, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Recommended

"...all," announces Alternative Tentacles. Okey-dokey. Thrall's AT debut, Chemical Wedding, certainly revs the thrash grinder; live, former God Bully..."

July 25, 1997 Music Feature

Festival International de Jazz de Montreal

Indie rock music festivals could learn a thing or three from the Montreal Jazz Fest

"...24 hours later that same genre's source – the blues – generated equal black power through trademark introversion, its..."

July 12, 2013 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...the walls when the Pistols appeared four hours later. Bell captain Thornton Arnold reportedly advised Monk that their reservations..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Awards Rise Again

Tickets on sale now for the 40-year tradition, March 8 at Emo's

"...to Austin-made Latin. Fearlessly carrying the torch for Texas blues since age 15, Carolyn Wonderland celebrates striking 2021 album..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Leon Bridges Shines Through Gold-Diggers Sound at Stubb’s

Fort Worth singer basks Austin in emotive soul

"...dancing across the platform in a blur of black bell-bottoms and embossed leather...."

Sept. 13, 2021 Music Post by Clara Wang

Young, Loud, and Cheap

The Skunks were a band. A loud one.

"...and western -- but if neither that nor bar-band blues nor bloated arena rock were your bag, you had..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

SXSW Friday Picks and Sleepers

"...fourth, an acid-imbued Seventies flashback. We're talking belt buckles, bell bottoms, and a little black magic. – Chase Hoffberger..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Death Valley Nights

BÖC's Spectres reissue brings out the ghosts

"...honeycomb windows, ye olde decor, mustachioed Camaro owners in bell-bottom corduroys: The Devil handed me the cassette...."

Feb. 16, 2007 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Roadside Playboys and Texana Dames

The Hancock Family's long, strange, supernatural musical journey

"...family, and friends pack the stage to play "Jingle Bell Rock." As his 66-year-old wife Charlene Hancock steps down..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Coach's Corner

The perfect boxing match for the peace n' love generation.

"...Frisbees -- Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, the Moody Blues, and Jethro Tull play rock shows as we sat..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Christmas Records

Celtic Christmas Iv

"...organ and guitar with occasional flute, bagpipes, percussion, and bells, Brittany's L'ensemble Choral du Bout du Monde sing a..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Music Review