Monkee Dues

Michael Nesmith Pays His...

"...for quite a few different achievements: He's one of the pioneers of music video -- sometimes called the inventor..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

No Flies on Waylon

An Outlaw Who's Not Angry?

"..."Okay," Jennings quips, "get more money!" The Littlefield, Texas native casts his perpetually sly gaze about..."

July 26, 1996 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

How Estate Services of Austin Finds New Homes for Treasures Left Behind

In the saddest times, Carl McQueary and the Estate Services team are there to help

"...this. It's worthless. Ten dollars from a vendor in the street. But I take it, I bury it in..."

July 22, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Review: Irene's

ELM Group's latest project replays its greatest hits

"...such a volatile year for hospitality (not to mention the broader world), what we know seems infinitely more appealing..."

July 29, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Guitar Pedals

Gas prices are down, so the boutique guitar pedal boom is up

"..."The World's Biggest Pedal Board" appeared on Facebook Dec. 30,..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...Wednesday Picks Sonny Knight & the Lakers..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...7pm, BD Riley's Brothers Peter O'Doherty and Reg Mombassa formed Dog Trumpet in..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

'Nothing Is Done Alone' Extended Interview

The TxCC and their role in Bastrop's recovery after the fires

"...In late October, I visited the HQ of Texas Conservation Corps at American YouthWorks, here..."

Dec. 2, 2013 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

SXSW Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night of SX handicapping

"...8pm, Saxon Pub Among the best of the new breed of Austin singer-songwriters, BettySoo..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

It's Nice To Car Share

The more hands on the wheel, the merrier

"...Last summer was the final straw. Tooling down Louisiana's Highway 1 to witness..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Stranger Than Paradise

Tucked up in the Catskill Mountains, All Tomorrow's Parties stages a music festival for its own

"...Never bet against Steve Albini. The Shellac frontman won't deal you a bad hand. He'll..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Shake Appeal

James Williamson's Raw Power is all in the mix

"...One assumes the amplified thud next is the Stooges frontman throwing the..."

May 28, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Please, Judge

Roky Erickson's first studio album in over a decade proves Will Sheff and Okkervil River's genius once again

"...After jumping the fence at Austin State Hospital, Roky Erickson was transferred..."

April 16, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 2010

"...month. Hailed for its inventive updating of 1960s pop, the fivesome's harmonies, hooks galore, and kaleidoscope of instrumentation add..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Grunge, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Seger, The Rolling Stones, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

'Picture book of people with each other'

"...Woolliscroft Abrams Image, 224 pp., $24.95 Travelin' Man: On the Road and Behind the Scenes with Bob Segerby Tom..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

I Built My Girlfriend's iPod

Stranded on a desert island? At least you have your iPodSolar.

"...On our desert island, a two-story bungalow faces the lagoon, and goats, donkeys, and rabbits forage around the..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Letters at 3AM

At the crest of Beatlemania, 18 and hungry for life was some kind of way to be

"...impulse basic as lust, or maybe more basic: contact; the acknowledgement of one for another, two together, the beginning..."

July 3, 2009 Column by Michael Ventura

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Handicapping SXSW 09 Wednesday night showcasers

"...This isn't just any collective of regional musicians; it's the best of two worlds. Lafayette, La.'s charismatic guitarist C.C...."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

Control

Gretchen Phillips admits she wasn’t Just Comforting that girl

"...Floyd!" exclaims Gretchen Phillips when asked who's singing on the hi-fi as she ushers me into her East Austin..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Music Feature by Cindy Widner

Wednesday Picks

"...Copa Austin's foremost Middle Eastern band has been providing the soundtrack to Persian nights in Austin for more than..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

Page Two: Creative Mass

The people who forged Austin's identity also helped fuel its growth

"...I spent the day after Thanksgiving thinking. (I could predict all the..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Wednesday Sleepers

The 'Chronicle' says see these SXSW acts directly afterwards

"...The Soul of John Black..."

March 9, 2007 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing the pinnacle of SXSW 2006.

"...Mo', is reason enough to check out one of the few remaining regional blues juggernauts. – Jay TrachtenbergBEAUSOLEIL AVEC..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Nordic Noise

Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland – 26 inches of SXSW over four days and nights

"...The five nations that make up greater Scandinavia are increasing..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Let There Be Rock

Australia vs. New Zealand in a SXSW rugby death-match

"...what you think you know about Australia is wrong. They don't throw shrimp on the barbie (because they call..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

"...Caddy), earlier this year to a rousing critical reception. The 26-year-old Collins' brand of alt.country is smart and hook..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

Race to Innovation

With $1,000 each and eight weeks, five teams compete to take theatre to a new level

"...In order to start a fire, you can do the normal thing with matches or a lighter. Or you..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...You've simply got to have a regular "Quote(s) of the Week" somewhere after seeing this one. (I think y'all..."

April 8, 2005 Column

Saving Face

Ian McLagan pulled up a few pints of 'black madness' and out popped 'Five Guys Walk Into a Bar' …

"...As is the case with so many immortal rock & roll acts,..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...8pm-2am, Blender Bar @ the Ritz Though built on pop-punk, Berkeley's Lookout! Records showcase..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

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