This Week's Recommended Arts Events

On walls, on screens, and in crates, get some culture this week

"...the Met, the Whitney, Guggenheim, et al. and celeb collectors from Sharon Stone to the Kardashian clan. Known for..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Chulita Vinyl Club Holds the Line Against Cultural Appropriation

All-women, all vinyl, the DJ collective spins for empowerment and togetherness

"..."The vinyl could be a record belonging to a family member that maybe passed away..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Golden Age of Industrial Musicals Shines Anew at the Alamo Drafthouse

Steve Young reveals the hidden world of uncanny corporate razzmatazz

"...they already had a long-running comedy bit called ‘Dave’s Record Collection.’ This was a bit where Dave would hold..."

July 29, 2016 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Page Two

We struggle with the obscenity of a special legislative session aimed at redistricting, and we mourn the passing and celebrate the life of Al Ragle, an almost unsung hero of the Austin music scene.

"...met Al when he was working at Inner Sanctum Records. For an improbably long time, it was not just..."

June 20, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Dancing About Architecture

"...is hardly ignoring their library of Stevie Ray Vaughan recordings. A new announcement calls for the catalog of SRV..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Table Ed Ward Built

Pioneering music journalist (1948-2021) wrote rock & roll history

"...Bloomfield to issue slashing, bluesy voltage across his new records...."

May 5, 2021 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Control

Gretchen Phillips admits she wasn’t Just Comforting that girl

"...R&B covers destined for obscurity before it was even recorded. A month earlier, Phillips had opened her (first ever)..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Music Feature by Cindy Widner

TCB

With Tower Records closing in June, North Loop's new Sound on Sound hopes to fill some of the void

"...Broken Records..."

April 2, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

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"...Two, Margot has a well-documented record of public advocacy on behalf of the environment through..."

June 6, 2003 Column

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"...need to encourage first a workable facility for the recording and production of professional film music, and second, create..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Can Lazarus Rise Again?

Gary Bradley faces bankruptcy, and Austin wonders if he'll survive and thrive one more time.

"...its entities, as well as from his employer of record, Castle Hill Realty Management, where he makes $12,000 month..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Chapter 2: Biweekly and Proud

September 1982-August 1988

"...was also on intimate terms with several persistent bill collectors who tracked their scofflaw individuals to their reputed place..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Too Dumb to Die

A profile of Austin's longest-running musical parody, the Uranium Savages.

"...was called the Sons of Uranium Savage, and the record-breaking 14 guitars plugged in onstage during their deafening debut..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Violators Will Be Punished

"...likely to come across the real deal behind a record-store counter or rounding out the ambience quotient at your..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Reissues

"...cheap in the cut-out bins of many a mall record store). Predictably, the second volume of the series, the..."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

Excuse Me, Sir, We'd Just Like to Ask You a Few Questions...

"...(along with his Sextet) has been dropped by MCA Records for the second time. You may recall that the..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Music Column

Dancing About Architecture

"...shot!" Corn Again! After literally years of negotiation and record company politics, Hickoids singer Jeff Smith says he has..."

June 30, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Horror Abounds in Our Weekday Event Recommendations

But it's more than just scares

"...Aster’s Ethiopian Restaurant, the Continental Club, Nature’s Treasures, Antone’s Record Shop, Zilker Park Boat Rentals, and Little Longhorn Saloon...."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The People Who Collect Austin's Trash Struggle in Extreme Heat

A/C issues continue at Austin Resource Recovery

"...When Austin's garbage collectors tend to the green and blue bins lined up..."

July 14, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Homegrown Duo the Point Present a Feast of Talent With Berto's Banquet

When two old souls meet an Italian drummer twice their age

"...zero, not just for Austin blues, but for music collectors around the world. Walking into Antone's Record Shop, a..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

These Five Last-Minute Gift Ideas Might Be the Best You’ll Ever See

Because, frankly, most other listicles like this are boring AF

"...section of her website are sets of her Permanent Record library cards. Pitre’s taken used, decommissioned library cards –..."

Dec. 21, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

What'cha Watchin'?

Chronicle Editor Kimberley Jones gives this new cover of High Fidelity a spin

"...another rendering of Nick Hornby's comic novel about a record store owner on a quest to figure out why..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Screens Column by Kimberley Jones

Scientists Revisited on A Place Called Bad

Aussie grunge progenitors await a new generation of action rockers

"...for the band by including most of their studio recordings and all of the negative energy that made them..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Music Post by Michael Toland

Fortunate Son

Bass player to the stars, past and present, Mark Andes

"...wonders like Christopher Cross. Others are forever worshipped by collectors and guitar nuts regardless of their level of activity..."

May 19, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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"...Sonleitner's Besmirched Voting Record..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Dancing About Architecture

A bitch session about the plight of the Austin music scene is scheduled at Threadgill's; here's hoping Negativland's long-anticpated Austin appearance doesn't dissapoint a la SRL.

"...by noted culture jammers, U2-baiters, Pepsi drinkers, and lawsuit collectors Negativland has been just as hotly anticipated by the..."

May 12, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

"Z" Is for Zine

"V" Is for V-Search

"...and take ads. Sooner or later, one of those record companies that takes out ads is gonna say, `Hey,..."

July 12, 1996 Books Feature by Ken Lieck

End of an Era: Funko Lays Off Mondo's Leadership

UPDATED: Toys and records unaffected as prints team gutted

"...This does leave Mondo's toy and record vinyl product lines in place, and sources close to..."

March 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Artist Brings Gamera to Vibrant Life in a New Box Set

Matt Frank builds the perfect monster

"...any one project," Frank said, and that includes his record-setting run as the writer and artist on IDW's Godzilla:..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: The Fable Trilogy, Briscoe Center's "Greatest Hits," and Beerland Sold

Rare local reissues from Jazzman Records, the Briscoe Center’s Music Collections presents its “Greatest Hits,” and – has Beerland been sold?

"...Fable Records officially launched in 1975 with a hot check. Founder..."

May 31, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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