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Awhile ago these big yellow shapes started appearing down along the Hike and Bike Trail. There is a small set... (via davidwogan.us)
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I Used to Be in a Band
Did I used to be in a band? Yeah, don?t worry about it, I get it all the time. Sometimes... (via Austin Vittles)
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I Suck At Live Music Photography
There, I said it. I?m an amateur when it comes to photography, a true newb. I can?t afford the best... (via Austin Vittles)
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Let the Good Times Roll. . . Until the Iceman Cometh [Extra Extra]
laszlo-photo/Flickr Are you ready for the cold-pocalypse? People are so worried about this cold front that Continental Airlines is letting you change your Thursday flight (in or out of Houston) without a fee. A good sow-maritan replaced one Corpus Christi resident’s stolen pig. Ewww!…
Zillow Strikes Again with Pricing Errors in East Austin
Today I met with a very nice gentleman to discuss strategies for selling or not selling some of his East... (via Team Ensor)
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"Suspicious Death" Currently Under Investigation at UT
The following memo was sent out under an hour ago to members of the campus community: UTPD is working a suspicious death at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. Police ask that members of the campus community be alert to their surroundings while on campus and report any suspicious…
R.I.P. Brad L. Graham
Image from The BradLandsWe’re all pretty adept at scouring the web in the days leading up to SXSW and most of us have our routines down pat when searching for information on that one amazing party or that special band. But the abundance of SX related news wasn’t always so easily…
A New Novel - Gutshot Straight; Reading Tonight
www.theheadofstate.comA good story rests on tension: get a sympathetic character in trouble, then up the stakes. Lou Berney does that in Gutshot Straight. Shake, a deliveryman for stuff that can't go FedEx, gets out of prison and back behind the wheel on a Lincoln Town Car the next day. Of…
Brendan Benson Coming to the Independent
Though Brendan Benson is best known for his contributions to The Raconteurs, he's released four solo albums on which he performs most of the instruments. There's undoubtedly a deep well of talent here, just waiting for its chance in the spotlight. His latest full length, My Old, Familiar Friend …
Jonathan Richman Returns to Austin in January
If you missed him last time he was in town, never fear: Jonathan Richman is headed back to Austin for four nights at the end of the month. The legendary singer/songwriter and founder of the Modern Lovers will play the Cactus Cafe on January 25 and 26, then head to the Continental for a…
Young Chicago Jazz: Jason Adasiewicz, Josh Berman, Mike Reed
Year-end lists should have a little more of what the Nobel Peace Prize was supposed to be for Barack Obama: a call to action for artists who have brought good game in the playoffs but in the next rounds, we'll be expecting considerably more. As with any genre of music, the end of a year offers a…
Cheap Trick, More Confirmed for SXSW 2010
Yep, that's right. Cheap Trick will be performing at this year's SXSW music festival in March. Other names that have been added include She & Him, Broken Social Scene, and Metric. More details coming soon, we're sure. Check out SXSW Music for more information. …
Paintball Player Photo Shoot
Hi, remember me?? Ah how the holidays do take up our time. Anyway, after a long time away I?m back... (via Hansthemonkey)
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Death Is Not a Joyride Announce New Lineup, Play Free Week
Death Is Not a Joyride are setting up for a big 2010. They might have parted ways with longtime vocalist Kacy Ritter, but they're recovering nicely, launching a new web site and sharing some free songs to familiarize us with their new lineup. They're changing some things but staying consistent…
Free Week Highlight: La Snacks & More @ Red 7 [Wednesday]
Image from The Midgetmen’s MySpace La Snacks, The Midgetmen, The Gary, Frantic Calm, & Opposite DayWednesday, January 6Red 7 (611 E. 7th St.)9 p.m. | Outside[info]Austin is obviously the top music oasis in Texas but towns like Denton and El Paso are normally included in that discussion.…
J Tillman Releases "Wild Honey Never Stolen" 7"
J Tillman might not be from Austin, but his label, Western Vinyl is totally homegrown. They're releasing a limited edition 70 gram 7" from Tillman this month with two tracks, "Wild Honey Never Stolen" and "Borne Away On A Black Barge". Bill Patton plays ukulele and Tillman plays everything else,…
Three High-Profile Democrats Are Planning To Retire [News Bits]
Two senators and a governor said they would not seek re-election in 2010 Yemen captures key Al-Qaeda chief as embassies reopen Google debuts Android-powered Nexus One ‘superphone’ Are you ready for television in 3D? ESPN and Discovery are betting you are. Microsoft reportedly to…
2009 in Review: Biggest Geek Uprising
Don't piss off Austin geeks. They've got their Twitters and they know how to use them. (via Slackerwood)
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If SXSW Film Were a Superhero, It Would Be Kick-Ass
Aaron Johnson is Kick-AssWe'll try not to hype this up too much, but we are very-happy-head-exploding-excited to announce that the Opening Night Film for SXSW 2010 is the World Premiere of the filthy-mouthed, bloody-fisted, superhero re-imagining Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake)…
Austin Real Estate Statistics For November
So why are we seeing more sales? There are two obvious factors. First the government tax credits are certainly increasing... (via Late Night Austin Real Estate Observations)
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Joining the UFO club and the return of the slam!
A few exciting things, joining the Saucer's UFO club and bombing at trivia, plus the return of the slam tomorrow... (via Dishevelled Stars)
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