A Chorus for Rod Kennedy

ATX songwriters pen one for the Kerrville Folk Festival founder

"...– whether as a race car driver or a promoter of a festival – and he left this world..."

April 17, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Food-o-File

The barbecue beat, plus big news for the Omelettry

"...If there is a better promoter for the Austin culinary scene than Jimmy Kimmel, I'd..."

March 21, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Live Shot: Lady Gaga

Rotisserie chicken, spew, and ‘Applause’ equal ‘Artpop’

"...through a series of “challenges” set up through show promoter Doritos...."

March 14, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

SXSW: Big Boi But No Outkast at Cedar Street

High hopes for a festival reunion by the Atlanta rap duo

"...wait-list. Most stood no chance of getting in, one promoter offered in the afternoon. By showtime, 11:05pm, hopefuls had..."

March 8, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Just Cos

SXSW Comedy headliner Bill Cosby shares his worst gigs ever

"...until their show was over. They bowed, and the promoter said, “Ladies and gentlemen, those of you who’d like..."

March 5, 2014 Arts Post by Raoul Hernandez

Getting Crazy

A whirlwind tour of Arkush's 1983 feature

"...East in the East Village in New York City. Promoter Max Wolfe is played by the great character actor..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Screens Post by Louis Black

Playback: Unlocking Infest

Infest lockout, Austin Psych Fest lineup part two, Aaron Behrens' sweet new deal, and more

"...rap hero Z-Ro, now at Republic Live. While Waka promoter Trainwreq suggested Infest "got ousted by the old guard,..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

You’ll Never Hear Fred Frith Plunk

Avant-garde UK guitarist explores the notes behind the notes

"...far different from here. That said, this show’s local promoter, Epistrophy Arts, is partially supported by the City of..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Playback: Heaven and Hell and Scott H. Biram

Scott H. Biram gets bloody, UT gets KUT's music library, and Macaulay Culkin pisses me off

"...look like a backyard," promised the veteran Austin music promoter...."

Jan. 31, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Meet Chet O'Keefe

Kinky Friedman & Nanci Griffith can vouch for the new local

"...at a high security prison in Sweden where the promoter Bjorn works, and playing for those guys was great...."

Jan. 30, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Connecting the Dots With Queer Qumbia

Queer Qumbia branches out into their inaugural Night Market

"...opportunity at QQ to step out from behind the promoter's hat to also take a spin...."

Jan. 25, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Guns Return to Travis County Agenda {UPDATE}

Saxet contract "left pending" once again

"...suspending contract negotiations with Saxet Gun Shows due to promoters' refusal to require background checks for all firearms sales..."

Jan. 21, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: SXSW Interactive Keynote Speaker

Ever so difficult to keep UT alums away from this crazy town, ain't it?

"...That charming promoter-of-all-things-science, who earned his master's degree at UT Austin in..."

Jan. 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Playback

Christmas wishes for the local set

"...where in 2010 they were booked by renegade concert promoter Todd P and hosted Moby and Skrillex the following..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Love Charli XCX

Young UK singer sells out Sunday night at the Parish

"...“I was discovered by this East London rave promoter. I was putting up my songs on MySpace and..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Fun Fun Fun Fest Interview: Flag

First Black Flag singer Keith Morris dishes

"...of gratitude to Gary Tovar, because he was the promoter who put on shows for bands that nobody wanted..."

Nov. 6, 2013 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Give Me Freedom and Give Me Death Metal

'Death Metal Angola' director Jeremy Xido on capturing a country's first-ever metal festival

"...both den mother to an orphan clan and amateur promoter, she became "the associative link for a world that..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Get Your Kicks With 'American Daredevils'

New History Channel show stars local thrill-seeker Dr. Danger

"...“Daredevils get one take, and when the promoter says it’s time to go, it’s time to go...."

Oct. 22, 2013 Screens Post by Chase Hoffberger

ACL Fest Cancels Sunday

Th-th-that’s all folks! Thank you, and good night!

"...said Shelby Meade, communications director for C3 Presents, the promoter behind Austin City Limits Music Festival. “We regret having..."

Oct. 13, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe at ACL Fest

First weekend of ACL Fest – that's a wrap. Number two starts now.

"...fire sale pricing (as low as $80) and cursed promoter C3 Presents for adding another weekend...."

Oct. 11, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

gAyCL: A Gay Ol' Success

Queers, beers, but no tears: Nomi Ruiz takes gAyCL to the next level…

"...might be expected from any earnest, ambitious, hard-working D.I.Y. promoter...."

Oct. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Twerkin' for the Weekend

GirlFriend and Cheer Up Charlies' gAyCL brings fest fun home

"...Ezra Edwards' alter-ego is GirlFriend, a promoter, DJ, and an event planner. Edwards is not, however,..."

Oct. 1, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Playback

R&B, race relations, and rap: Black Joe Lewis and the League of Extraordinary G'z, plus Ginny's Little Longhorn

"...› Direct Events, owned by veteran Austin concert promoter Tim O'Connor, filed for bankruptcy last week, brought on,..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

TopGolf is Austin's Newest Sports Entertainment Phenomenon

Everything is interactive, even the food

"...sports recreation, drinking, socializing, and, most surprisingly, eating. When promoter Ani Anand told us TopGolf took home the prize..."

Aug. 13, 2013 Food Post by Carly Yansak

Point Austin: Standing Our Ground Against ALEC

The corporate bill caucus you never elected

"...Trayvon Martin. ALEC was until last year the major promoter of "Stand Your Ground" laws underlying the Zimmerman case...."

July 26, 2013 News Column by Michael King

News Ticker: July 24

All the news that's fit to blog

"...more on the story, including the response from the promoter, tomorrow online and in print...."

July 24, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Event Horizon

As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?

"...... to perform these special events basically for some promoter."..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Playback

Fun Fun Fun Fest reels off some greatest hits and more

"...Shores, with partner James Moody saying only that FFF promoter Transmission Events continues "working closely with parks and the..."

July 12, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Red, White & Blue Ball

The Ball Farm in Dale starts Independence Day early

"...out here for eight years or so,” continues the promoter. “So things will be more streamlined and more permanent..."

June 26, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

The Society Pages

Reading the next chapter of the Austin Film Society's playbook

"...the North Austin venue is run by veteran punk promoter Deborah Gill (see "Parlor Game," Music, Feb. 27, 2009),..."

June 21, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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