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Austin (Texas)

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2012

    The Insects, Mouse Powell and Afro Classics Wrap Up SxSW Tour Tonight at Hidden House

    Our local music acts make one helluva trip come SxSW time. Aside from the drive to Austin itself, many of the musicians take the opportunity to spread their sounds along the southwest with various gigs along the way. Then of course there's the actual music festival. Although March 18 marks the offi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2012

    Good Old War Talks Leaving Philadelphia and Finding Home On the Road

    Despite their tongue-in-cheek moniker, there's nothing truly controversial about Good Old War. It would be tough to argue the negative sides of singable indie folk, after all. The Philadelphia-based trio makes pretty music. It's accessible. They're not looking to be the next hipster fad, but to hav ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    The Best of SXSW Music: Thursday 3/15/2012

    If you're familiar with chaos theory, which in its basic form is the attempt to find patterns in the random acts of shit on Earth, then you may understand the difficulty that comes with describing a full day at SXSW. To break down the bright, scintillating chaos, Village Voice Media's roving music e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2012

    Deep Eddy Vodka Makes Its AZ Debut at TEXAZ Today

    Deep Eddy's Vodka, an Austin distillery, will make its Arizona debut from 2-5pm on Friday, March 2nd at TEXAZ Grill to commend the Lone Star State.

  • Music

    January 19, 2012

    White Denim @ ASU Gammage Auditorium

    Deep Eddy's Vodka, an Austin distillery, will make its Arizona debut from 2-5pm on Friday, March 2nd at TEXAZ Grill to commend the Lone Star State.

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2011

    South By Stateside: Day 2 Last Night at The Sail Inn

    ​It's a real shame that Mother Nature didn't see if fit to cooperate with Stateside Presents' plans for South By Stateside: Day 2, the annual Phoenix run off of indie-bands on their way to the West Coast from Austin's South by Southwest Festival. The nine band bill was divided pretty evenly betwee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2011

    SXSW, Broloaf, Art Detour, and AMOCOCO Luminarium Over the Weekend

    ​Broloaf at Yucca Tap Room Last Night The idea of a three-year-old local band playing their 19th show last night is a little ridiculous, but Broloaf isn't the type of band that can churn out one show per week. The amount of planning and money that goes into each performance means they can only ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2011

    The Sound Strike's Spin on Their SXSW Panel, Old 97's and More from SXSW

    The Sound StrikeArizona activist Leilani Clark, Sound Strike organizer Javier Gonzalez and rapper Immortal Technique pose after The Sound Strike panel at SXSW.​A day ago, I told you what happened at the panel discussion The Sound Strike hosted at South By Southwest. The group, which is organizing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2011

    Kinch, Marianne Dissard, Gospel Claws and Mega Ran are the Only Arizona Artists Confirmed for SxSW So Far

    ​As of right now, Arizona only has four acts confirmed for showcases at the king-making SXSW music conference and festival. That number could go up -- organizers say they're still adding acts and will up until mid-March, when the amps click on in Austin -- but so far Marianne Dissard of Tucson, Go ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 6, 2011

    Slaid Cleaves

    ​As of right now, Arizona only has four acts confirmed for showcases at the king-making SXSW music conference and festival. That number could go up -- organizers say they're still adding acts and will up until mid-March, when the amps click on in Austin -- but so far Marianne Dissard of Tucson, Go ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 16, 2010

    Jimmie Vaughan's Got No Blues At All

    ​As of right now, Arizona only has four acts confirmed for showcases at the king-making SXSW music conference and festival. That number could go up -- organizers say they're still adding acts and will up until mid-March, when the amps click on in Austin -- but so far Marianne Dissard of Tucson, Go ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2010

    The Maine Plot Massive National Tour with Never Shout Never

    ​The Maine are playing a much-hyped show at The Nile Theatre in Mesa next Friday.Actually, though, that's just the mid-point in a massive tour to promote their Billboard-charting second album Black & White. They team up with Never Shout Never for a tour of small theaters and large clubs starti ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2010

    What About Bob Ray?

    Iconic Texas filmmaker posts up in Tempe

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2010

    Landmine Marathon Debuts New Video for "Shadows Fed to Tyrants"

    ​How do you make a metalhead swoon? Play him the new video for "Shadows Fed to Tyrants" by Phoenix grindcore band Landmine Marathon. If you read my feature on the band last year, you probably didn't have to read between too many lines to figure out that I have a huge crush on lead screamer Grace P ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 29, 2010

    The Gourds

    Swampadelic hippies the Gourds rock the Casbah all the way to Jericho

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2010

    Salsa Showdown: Breakfast Taco Salsa

    Jonathan McNamara Now where are the breakfast tacos? ​Real cooks can't stay out of the kitchen. That's why four of Chow Bella's regular contributors have concocted four different types of salsa just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Check in next week to see who won the showdown. Now, someone pass ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    Antique Scream, SxSW, Self-Loathing Bands, and Cizmarch Madness in This Week's Issue

    Antique Scream​This week's music feature is about Antique Scream, who moved from the Valley to the Pacific Northwest over a year ago, and is now coming back on tour.Also in this week's issue, you'll find the lowdown on every Valley band headed out to Austin for SxSW in the coming week. We'll give ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    Cafe: La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop

    ​This week The New York Times released an article about the best places in Austin, Texas for breakfast tacos. Eggs in a tortilla may be all the rage in Tejas, but around these parts, we prefer the Mexican staple with lunch and dinnertime in mind. Take La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop for example. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2010

    Phoenix Rape Suspect Busted in Texas

    Darryl Clark​Police in Austin, Texas arrested a man earlier this month wanted by the Phoenix Police Department for the January rape and assault of a woman at a Phoenix truck stop.On February 11, Austin police arrested 40-year-old Darryl Clark after he was identified by Phoenix police as a suspect ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2010

    Village Voice SXSW Party Features Superchunk, the xx, the Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and Surfer Blood

    Superchunk​ Some news from our corporate parent: The lineup for the 2010 Village Voice SXSW party has been announced. Superchunk, the xx, the Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and Surfer Blood will play the show in Austin. We know the economy is tough, but if you can beg, borrow or steal your way to ... More >>

  • Music

    March 26, 2009

    At SxSW, Phoenix Bands Kinch, Miniature Tigers, The Stiletto Formal, and More Make Their Mark

    Superchunk​ Some news from our corporate parent: The lineup for the 2010 Village Voice SXSW party has been announced. Superchunk, the xx, the Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and Surfer Blood will play the show in Austin. We know the economy is tough, but if you can beg, borrow or steal your way to ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 12, 2009

    Screw SXSW. Go PHX.

    See the indie darlings without the headaches

  • Calendar

    March 5, 2009

    Good Ol' Mr. Wilson

    See the indie darlings without the headaches

  • Calendar

    February 19, 2009

    No Country for Young Men

    Former punk finds true calling in Americana

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2008

    Over the Weekend: Edgefest 2008, Chandler Oktoberfest and More

    Former punk finds true calling in Americana

  • Music

    May 8, 2008

    The Whigs, and What Made Milwaukee Famous

    Former punk finds true calling in Americana

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2008

    Thanks for Playing: An interview with Bob Schneider

    Former punk finds true calling in Americana

  • Culture

    March 27, 2008

    You can't swing a Gin Blossom without hitting a concert this weekend

    Former punk finds true calling in Americana

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2008

    Chef Andrea Volpi returns to the local dining scene

    Former punk finds true calling in Americana

  • Music

    December 1, 2005

    Turning Japanese

    Never can say sayonara

  • Music

    August 25, 2005

    Assacre

    Aqua man is Austin's power

  • Music

    March 24, 2005

    Three's Company

    A trio of Phoenix bands make the scene at South By Southwest

  • Music

    September 16, 2004

    Messing With Texas

    Arizona Rock Coalition's "foot in the door" may end up in its mouth

  • News

    April 15, 2004

    Letters

    Letters from the week of April 15,2004

  • Music

    May 11, 2000

    Remembering It's Rock

    Texas eclectics Slobberbone refuse to surrender to altcountry dogma

  • Music

    March 16, 2000

    She's the One

    Local songstress gets ready to do business with the high and mighty

  • Music

    November 4, 1999

    Unmodified

    Downtown performance space changes hands, but not intentions

  • Calendar

    February 25, 1999

    Good Ol' Mr. Wilson

    Downtown performance space changes hands, but not intentions

  • News

    November 12, 1998

    Shooting Star

    Three years ago, at the pinnacle of their 15-year career, local rock heroes the Meat Puppets vanished from view, after bass player Cris Kirkwood became addicted to cocaine and heroin. The story only gets worse from there.

  • Dining

    May 21, 1998

    Second Helpings

    Three years ago, at the pinnacle of their 15-year career, local rock heroes the Meat Puppets vanished from view, after bass player Cris Kirkwood became addicted to cocaine and heroin. The story only gets worse from there.

  • Music

    April 2, 1998

    Austin Stories

    Confused agenda of SXSW can't obscure the many musical highlights

  • Music

    March 26, 1998

    Recordings

    Confused agenda of SXSW can't obscure the many musical highlights

  • News

    January 22, 1998

    Goin' Fishin'

    Arizona's tight-knit blues community is about to lose its longtime ambassador, Big Pete Pearson

  • Music

    February 27, 1997

    South by Whatever

    Arizona's tight-knit blues community is about to lose its longtime ambassador, Big Pete Pearson

  • Music

    November 30, 1995

    Bourbon Cowboy

    Dale Watson says Nashville's country music is on the rocks. That's why he serves hisstraight-up.

  • Music

    October 12, 1995

    Pure Texas

    Dale Watson says Nashville's country music is on the rocks. That's why he serves hisstraight-up.

  • Music

    August 18, 1994

    VIVA JERRY JEFF!

    AUSTIN OUTLAW WALKER HITS THE ROAD. AGAIN.

  • News

    June 9, 1993

    THE HEMP IRE STRIKES BACK

    CANNABIS CLOTHIER, ACCUSED OF MARIJUANA SMUGGLING, IS ON THE LAM

  • Music

    November 18, 1992

    RIFF AND READ

    CANNABIS CLOTHIER, ACCUSED OF MARIJUANA SMUGGLING, IS ON THE LAM

  • Music

    September 16, 1992

    A FIRST LISTEN

    CANNABIS CLOTHIER, ACCUSED OF MARIJUANA SMUGGLING, IS ON THE LAM

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