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March 23, 2009
Over the Weekend: South by Southwest in Photos
Not sure if you noticed, but we took a ton of photos over the last few days. Click the links for all kinds of action. SXSW, Day One Photo by Mark C. Austin The Austin Music Awards A chronicle in picture form of some of the SXSW live acts you could have caught on Wednesday, March 18, if only you h ... More >>
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March 23, 2009
South by Southwest in Photos
Not sure if you noticed, but we took a ton of photos over the last few days. Click the links for all kinds of action. South by Southwest Day One Photo by Mark C. Austin The Austin Music Awards A chronicle in picture form of some of the SXSW live acts you could have caught on Wednesday, March 18, ... More >>
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April 17, 2008
Texas Crawfish and Music Festival
Dozens of local and regional bands take the stage over six days
Culture
May 21, 2009
Clever, Funny and Disturbing
Austin exports 20 artists and installations for a show at DiverseWorks.
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August 21, 2009
Upstairs, Downstairs: Drive-By Truckers, "The Living Bubba" and the Steep Price of Radioactive Ice Water
After many, many years, Rocks Off is beginning to realize that it's possible to have a worthwhile musical experience nowhere near a stage. Ironically, the band responsible is Drive-By Truckers, whom we've seen live more often than probably any other save Wilco, Rev. Horton Heat and a handful of o ... More >>
Music
August 27, 2009
The Living Bubba
After many, many years, Rocks Off is beginning to realize that it's possible to have a worthwhile musical experience nowhere near a stage. Ironically, the band responsible is Drive-By Truckers, whom we've seen live more often than probably any other save Wilco, Rev. Horton Heat and a handful of o ... More >>
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October 1, 2009
ACL Fest Preview: Five Outdoor Music Festivals That Could Have Gone a Lot Better
The 2009 Austin City Limits Festival kicks off Friday, and many of you are no doubt devising parking strategies and grappling with various permutations of 'How will I make it from the [a] set at [b] stage in time to catch [x]'s set at the [y] stage?' It's a serious dilemma, as ACL always puts toget ... More >>
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November 4, 2009
Oyster Season Opener
My first oysters on the half shell this season came from Captain Benny's in Austin. They were good-looking and reasonably tasty, considering we haven't had much cold weather yet. If I had to bet, I'd say these oysters were harvested in Louisiana a week or so ago. (The season opens in October ... More >>
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November 6, 2009
Rocks Off's Picks for This Weekend's Fun Fun Fun Festival
You can think of this weekend's Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin as the indie, metal, and hip-hop little brother of the more staid Austin City Limits Music Festival. The fourth edition of the two-day event held in Waterloo Park in Austin starts tomorrow afternoon. Per our stated life path, Rocks Off will ... More >>
News
January 28, 2010
More Tats = More Deviance?
Texas Tech studies body ink and social deviance.
Blogs
February 9, 2010
Attention Houston: What To Do When a Beloved Music Venue Says It's Shutting Down
Rocks Off is here to help. That's why we keep an eye out for stories that, while they may not have anything to do with Houston per se, can still provide a valuable lesson. So as much as we delight in poking fun at Austin, the recent plight of the Cactus Cafe - the on-campus acoustic venue that ha ... More >>
Music
February 18, 2010
The Explosives
Rocks Off is here to help. That's why we keep an eye out for stories that, while they may not have anything to do with Houston per se, can still provide a valuable lesson. So as much as we delight in poking fun at Austin, the recent plight of the Cactus Cafe - the on-campus acoustic venue that ha ... More >>
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February 23, 2010
Magnolia City Mixtape: Roky Erickson, Houston Symphony, BandCamp, Solange, The Vatican, Watermarks, Featherface, Lots More
Roky Erickson and Will Sheff of Okkervil River at Toy Joy, Austin TX from Roky Erickson w/ Okkervil River on Vimeo. Roky Erickson plays tomorrow night at the Continental Club for the second time in about six months. The Texas Psychedelic Rock blog posted a video last week of Erickson and Okkervil R ... More >>
News
March 11, 2010
Music Cities
Texas has its own brand of March Madness
Blogs
March 15, 2010
Aftermath: Free Food, Free Beer, Great Music, No Audience At Super Happy Fun Land's SXSW Overflow Fest
Austin's Spells Videos by Matthew Keever On Sunday night at a sleepy Super Happy Fun Land, the SXSW overflow concerts went relatively unnoticed. Although the fans were scarce, the talent wasn't. In front of less than 20 people - five or so of whom were sleeping - the likes of Girls at Dawn, Wizzard ... More >>
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March 15, 2010
Snackshot: Polvos
Photos by Katharine ShilcuttYes, there's plenty of free food to be had at SXSW. But complimentary Zone bars and bags of Southwest peanuts can get a little old, as can waiting for 90 minutes in line only to get the dregs of some potato salad at a party for a company you've never heard of. So ... More >>
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March 17, 2010
Snackshot: Citizen Journalists
Photo by Katharine ShilcuttArmando Rayo (Mando for short) and J.D. Nasaw are two Austin-based food bloggers that you couldn't help running into during SXSWi, and for good reason: They're intent on changing the world for the better through food and blogging. Mando originally hails from El Pas ... More >>
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April 14, 2010
Chef Tats: In Their Own Words
This week's feature, "Chef Tats," focuses on a new breed of chefs in the restaurant industry: those who are vibrantly and stunningly decorated with ink. No more starched white chef's jackets -- these chefs are young, brash and have a story to tell, both with their food and with their bodies. For ... More >>
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April 14, 2010
Chef Tats: In Their Own Words
This week's feature, Chef Tats, focuses on a new breed of chefs in the restaurant industry: those who are vibrantly and stunningly decorated with ink. No more starched white chef's jackets -- these chefs are young, brash and have a story to tell, both with their food and with their bodies. F ... More >>
Music
May 20, 2010
The Hickoids, Dash Rip Rock
This week's feature, Chef Tats, focuses on a new breed of chefs in the restaurant industry: those who are vibrantly and stunningly decorated with ink. No more starched white chef's jackets -- these chefs are young, brash and have a story to tell, both with their food and with their bodies. F ... More >>
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May 21, 2010
State Capitol's Metal Detectors Are Installed; You Are Now Free To Stand In Long Frickin' Lines While Buses Of Schoolkids Get Searched For AK-47s
Welcome to Austin!!The metal detectors have gone LIVE! at the State Capitol today, the Department of Public Safety says, so visitors should add hours of fun to their planned trip to the building.It should be all the fun of the Harris County courthouses, with the added thrill of getting to the bui ... More >>
Music
June 24, 2010
Into the Jungle
The Jungle Rockers are wound too tight for Vietnam...what about Texas?
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July 9, 2010
Our Eight Favorite Musical Moments From Texas-Shot Films
If Chainsaws, Slackers and Spy Kids sounds like a titillating title for a book, it's only because the book itself deals with some of the most provocative indie films in recent cinematic history - many of them made by Texas-born filmmakers. The book is the work of Alison Macor, former film cr ... More >>
Music
July 29, 2010
The Happen-Ins
If Chainsaws, Slackers and Spy Kids sounds like a titillating title for a book, it's only because the book itself deals with some of the most provocative indie films in recent cinematic history - many of them made by Texas-born filmmakers. The book is the work of Alison Macor, former film cr ... More >>
Music
August 26, 2010
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, The Relatives
If Chainsaws, Slackers and Spy Kids sounds like a titillating title for a book, it's only because the book itself deals with some of the most provocative indie films in recent cinematic history - many of them made by Texas-born filmmakers. The book is the work of Alison Macor, former film cr ... More >>
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September 17, 2010
Confusion, Cancellations Alter Weekend Music Landscape
There's been some confusion surrounding tomorrow's Rockers vs. Mods Hustle Town Rumble - "Café Bikes vs. Classic Scooters Meets Rock 'n' Roll" - at the Continental Club tomorrow. Rocks Off received a text message from Felipe Galvan of Los Skarnales early this afternoon informing us that Los ... More >>
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October 11, 2010
ACL Day 3 Recap: Devendra Banhart, Band Of Horses, Other Beardos
Photos by Marco TorresAftermath doesn't know the bargain Austin City Limits promoter C3 Presents gets by booking both Lollapalooza and ACL, but to this dog-tired participant, this year's Zilker Park festivities ended up feeling less Austin weird and more something-something. Not that it's a ... More >>
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November 8, 2010
Fun Fun Fun Extra: Blood, Hot Dogs And Clown Powder
Photos by Marc BrubakerJacob Calle (center) doing God knows what.Check out FFFFest's veritable midway in our slideshow of crowd shots. If music wasn't your bag during this weekend's Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, you could take a foot bridge to Waterloo Park's east side for a cavalcade of human ... More >>
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December 3, 2010
Top 5 Local Ideas: The Gift of Lone Star Deliciousness
Looking to spread Texas-size cheer to friends and family out of state? Need a universally appealing present for employees or clients? Below are five suggestions for food gifts chock full of local flavor and appeal. The "DJ Special." Original BBQ Sauce, Jalapeño Garlic BBQ Sauce, Heavy Garlic BBQ Sa ... More >>
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December 22, 2010
Texas Domestic Violence Centers: Unfortunately, They're Busier Than Ever
HAWC is always grateful for donations or volunteersBusiness continues to boom, sadly, at Texas centers that deal with family violence, with more cases than ever and longer stays becoming necessary, according to a study released today. The Allstate Foundation surveyed 39 centers statewide and ... More >>
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February 17, 2011
DPS Says It's ID'd "Persons of Interest" in Governor's Mansion Arson
DPSThe car in questionThe seemingly unbreakable case of the 2008 arson at the Governor's Mansion may be a step closer to being solved. Or maybe not. DPS has just announced they have "a person of interest" in the case and are offering a $50,000 reward for him. Also, they're blaming GOP-hatin ... More >>
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March 1, 2011
VVM Hosts Our First Ever SXSWi Party and You're Invited
Village Voice Media is pretty legendary for our party and showcase during the music portion of South By Southwest. (Seriously, have you checked out 2011's line-up?) This year, for the first time, we're also hosting a party for SXSW Interactive. The party will take place March 14 from 10 p. ... More >>
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March 14, 2011
Rocks Off's Must-See Music Picks For SXSW '11
As you may have heard, there's a teeny-tiny little music festival going on in Austin later this week. Some of the early birds on team Rocks Off are either already there or well on their way, as a matter of fact. With more than 2,000 artists playing the official part of SXSW alone, trying to ... More >>
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March 18, 2011
Ghosts of SXSWs Past: Justice, Glasvegas, Monotonix...
Craig HlavatyThis year marks the fourth year Craig's Hlist has covered SXSW in Austin for the Houston Press, from the days when we had to shoot all of our own shows, had neither Facebook nor Twitter, and slogged through the day mostly drunk. It's a far cry from now, when we are glued to our p ... More >>
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March 24, 2011
Keep Austin Weird: CultureMap to Invade the State Capital
Nothing defines the funky culture of Austin like socialites.We at Hair Balls have never been much for the socialite set, but we know that there are a fair number of them in Houston, which is why the existence of CultureMap is not really all that surprising. There needs to be an outlet that co ... More >>
Culture
April 21, 2011
Identity Unknown
The Texas Biennial kicks off in Austin.
Blogs
June 8, 2011
Cover Story: Taking Austitude Down A Peg Or Two
I love Austin. Really, I do. I was born there. My family has had at least an off-and-on presence there since 1895, when my great-grandfather entered the University as a 28-year-old freshman, and his career with UT continued on to include a stint as registrar and a role in helping found the Te ... More >>
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June 9, 2011
Bright Light Social Hour's Favorite Summertime Jams
Bright Lights, White House: Bright Light Social Hour in front of Obama's DC crib. With a sound influenced by Sly & The Family Stone, The Allman Brothers, Daft Punk and Muddy Waters, Austin's Bright Light Social Hour has become one of the city's most prominent party bands. Imagine Foxy Shazam ... More >>
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June 24, 2011
Upcoming Events
Photo courtesy of Tookie'sAll your honking finally paid off, folks!It's a busy weekend across the city, from a pub crawl downtown to a flash mob in Clear Lake. But first things first, tickets are still available for the Hats Off to Hospitality gala this Sunday, June 26, at Haven. The gala wi ... More >>
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July 6, 2011
Crag Redhawk: Lamely Poses As Tribal Cop in Heart of Austin, Allegedly
This insignia is not rendered in duct tapeOne of the so-called Five Civilized Tribes, the Choctaw Indians once controlled most of what is now Mississippi. A remnant remained behind when Andrew Jackson removed the bulk of them to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears. We bring you this little histo ... More >>
Music
July 28, 2011
Not in the Face
This insignia is not rendered in duct tapeOne of the so-called Five Civilized Tribes, the Choctaw Indians once controlled most of what is now Mississippi. A remnant remained behind when Andrew Jackson removed the bulk of them to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears. We bring you this little histo ... More >>
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August 4, 2011
What "Exhaustion" & Other Cancellation Excuses REALLY Mean
zazzle.comShit happens. It's a fact of life. We're willing to bet that every single person reading this blog has at one time taken a sick day or left work unexpectedly due to an emergency of some kind. And while we may see them as rock gods, musicians are people too, susceptible to the same h ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
Gimme Some Truth: What Happens When Rabid Fans & Bands Meet
We have all been there. You may have had a few drinks, you are at your favorite band's show, and you come to find yourself in the vicinity of one of your heroes. Word vomit. Torrential word vomit. But you mean well. "I really think youse guys is great and your albums really means a lots to ... More >>
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November 1, 2011
This Just In: SXSW Announces First Round Of 2012 Showcasing Bands, Including Fat Tony and Something Fierce
Photo By Marco TorresFat Tony at a day show at SXSW '11Sweet lord, it's not even Thanksgiving yet and South By Southwest is making us excited for March in Austin already. Today the industry festival announced a few bands coming to the capitol city next year, and a few Houston names and Rocks ... More >>
Music
December 22, 2011
Band of Heathens
Photo By Marco TorresFat Tony at a day show at SXSW '11Sweet lord, it's not even Thanksgiving yet and South By Southwest is making us excited for March in Austin already. Today the industry festival announced a few bands coming to the capitol city next year, and a few Houston names and Rocks ... More >>
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January 13, 2012
Bartender Chat: Curtis Cunningham of Onion Creek
This week we went over to the Heights to visit neighborhood coffee joint, eatery and bar Onion Creek, one of our favorite spots to perch on a picnic table in the sun and enjoy a good, dark brew, whether it's coffee or beer. Since they're open from 7 a.m. till late, it's good for breakfast, lu ... More >>
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January 13, 2012
Balaclavas Sets Out On The Road Again For The Decadent West Coast
Photos by Allison WagonerBalaclavas last July at the MinkThere are tiny bone chips in my right elbow because of a curb in Austin, my inability to maneuver a children's bicycle down a steep hill, and inherent humanity. Back at SXSW '09 on the way to see Balaclavas play their showcase, I smashe ... More >>
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January 26, 2012
Scale the Summit
Photos by Allison WagonerBalaclavas last July at the MinkThere are tiny bone chips in my right elbow because of a curb in Austin, my inability to maneuver a children's bicycle down a steep hill, and inherent humanity. Back at SXSW '09 on the way to see Balaclavas play their showcase, I smashe ... More >>
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February 2, 2012
Co-Pilot
Photos by Allison WagonerBalaclavas last July at the MinkThere are tiny bone chips in my right elbow because of a curb in Austin, my inability to maneuver a children's bicycle down a steep hill, and inherent humanity. Back at SXSW '09 on the way to see Balaclavas play their showcase, I smashe ... More >>
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