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Voice Choices
February 22, 2012
STAYING POSITIVE
Craig Finn rallies the boys and girls to Mercury Lounge
Voice Choices
October 26, 2011
'Que Bajo'
Craig Finn rallies the boys and girls to Mercury Lounge
Blogs
June 22, 2011
The Anti-Food Truck Bandwagon Is Getting Kind of Full
It's been quite a month for food truck haters!
Voice Choices
June 15, 2011
White Denim+Mazes
It's been quite a month for food truck haters!
Blogs
June 7, 2011
Movie Theater Gets Revenge on Obnoxious Customer by Using Her Voicemail in a PSA
The Alamo Drafthouse, an Austin movie theater with a pretty strict no-texting/no-talking policy, recently kicked out a woman who wouldn't obey the rules. She got pissed, and probably drunk, called them, and left a ranty/bitchy voicemail. They used it to create a pre-movie warning which may be the be ... More >>
Voice Choices
June 1, 2011
Black Joe Lewis & the Honey Bears
The Alamo Drafthouse, an Austin movie theater with a pretty strict no-texting/no-talking policy, recently kicked out a woman who wouldn't obey the rules. She got pissed, and probably drunk, called them, and left a ranty/bitchy voicemail. They used it to create a pre-movie warning which may be the be ... More >>
Blogs
April 5, 2011
Living in New York Keeps You Young!
As you stumble home at 4 a.m. after a night of debauchery only to rise by 8 a.m. for work, and do it again and again, you might not think that your lifestyle is doing much to combat nature's curse, that is, getting old. But it is! (Well, it may depend on how many days of debauchery.) But eith ... More >>
Voice Choices
March 2, 2011
Andy Friedman
As you stumble home at 4 a.m. after a night of debauchery only to rise by 8 a.m. for work, and do it again and again, you might not think that your lifestyle is doing much to combat nature's curse, that is, getting old. But it is! (Well, it may depend on how many days of debauchery.) But eith ... More >>
Voice Choices
January 26, 2011
...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead
As you stumble home at 4 a.m. after a night of debauchery only to rise by 8 a.m. for work, and do it again and again, you might not think that your lifestyle is doing much to combat nature's curse, that is, getting old. But it is! (Well, it may depend on how many days of debauchery.) But eith ... More >>
Blogs
December 20, 2010
Tonight: Voice Writers Spin Holiday Rap At Gallery Bar
Yes, this holiday hip-hop happy hour-themed party thrown by none other than our own nightlife correspondent Puja Patel is called "I Got Ho's," and yes guest DJ and SOTC stalwart Christopher R. Weingarten has threatened to play a solid hour's worth of Christmas-themed rap (not to mention Insane Clo ... More >>
Voice Choices
October 27, 2010
Black Mountain+the Black Angels
Yes, this holiday hip-hop happy hour-themed party thrown by none other than our own nightlife correspondent Puja Patel is called "I Got Ho's," and yes guest DJ and SOTC stalwart Christopher R. Weingarten has threatened to play a solid hour's worth of Christmas-themed rap (not to mention Insane Clo ... More >>
Blogs
October 20, 2010
Jet Blue Contest Winner Tells All
Surely you remember my contest where the best travel essay won a free month on JetBlue. Well, Courtney Sampsell nabbed the prize, and though she never sent me a postcard, she did come home with a lovely new essay about the experiences she enjoyed around the country, and that's good enough ... More >>
Voice Choices
September 29, 2010
Starfucker+Octopus Project
Surely you remember my contest where the best travel essay won a free month on JetBlue. Well, Courtney Sampsell nabbed the prize, and though she never sent me a postcard, she did come home with a lovely new essay about the experiences she enjoyed around the country, and that's good enough ... More >>
Voice Choices
July 13, 2010
Grupo Fantasma+Zizek Collective
Surely you remember my contest where the best travel essay won a free month on JetBlue. Well, Courtney Sampsell nabbed the prize, and though she never sent me a postcard, she did come home with a lovely new essay about the experiences she enjoyed around the country, and that's good enough ... More >>
Voice Choices
June 29, 2010
PROCEED WITH CAUTION
YellowFever are known to be contagious
Voice Choices
December 1, 2009
Ghostland Observatory
YellowFever are known to be contagious
Voice Choices
November 10, 2009
White Denim
YellowFever are known to be contagious
Blogs
November 2, 2009
Coyote Ugly to Open in Moscow
We were shocked to discover that Coyote Ugly -- that nice little drunkards' warren on First Avenue -- was part of a national empire of saloons, mostly in the south (the shot here is of the Coyote Ugly in Austin, where we thought girls danced on the bar without the encouragement of marketing e ... More >>
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October 13, 2009
Booze News: The Mother of All Wine Clubs; Stay Tuned for Creme Yvette
Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin -- and now Avec Eric -- fame, and his sommelier, Aldo Sohm, who was named "Best Sommelier in the World" last year, have launched a wine club. Avec Eric Perfect Pairings affords you two bottles along with recipes for $59.99 per month, plus shipping and handling. [Gr ... More >>
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October 6, 2009
Yes In My Backyard: Download Dinowalrus' "Electric Car, Gas Guitar"
Yes In My Backyard is a semiweekly column showcasing MP3s from new and emerging local talent. Ted GordonBrooklyn ecstasy-noize troupe Dinowalrus crawl out of the teeny-tiny opening Animal Collective and Black Dice have made for fluttery textures, ambient suckscapes, and incoherent blare-chan ... More >>
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August 21, 2009
Jell-O as the Perfect Recession Food; The High Price of Cheap Food
Could Jell-O be the perfect food in these tough economic times? At $1.09 for a box of Jell-O or $1.59 for a box of unflavored Knox gelatin, it's cheaper and easier than many desserts. [Salon] The recent comprehensive review of organic food that resulted in the conclusion that it's not more n ... More >>
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August 18, 2009
Robert Rodriguez's CGI-Overload, Shorts
Could Jell-O be the perfect food in these tough economic times? At $1.09 for a box of Jell-O or $1.59 for a box of unflavored Knox gelatin, it's cheaper and easier than many desserts. [Salon] The recent comprehensive review of organic food that resulted in the conclusion that it's not more n ... More >>
Blogs
August 12, 2009
This Week's Voice: Todd P Goes to Austin, John Forte, Abandon Ship, Lev Grossman's The Magicians, and More
Polaroids from another long, strange trip by Bridget Finn. Todd P, far right. In this week's Village Voice, Rob Harvilla talks with the director and main subject of the new doc Todd P Goes to Austin: "A documentary or other such deification was inevitable, though Austin, directed by longtime Todd ... More >>
Music
August 11, 2009
Road Trip to Austin With Todd P
Scenes from the new doc starring NYC's premier DIY promoters
Blogs
June 25, 2009
Sky Saxon, 1937-2009
Sky Saxon, bass player, lead singer, and auteur of of the 60s garage band The Seeds, has died in Austin. The Seeds were simple, enthusiastic, and fun, and their revival on Lenny Kaye's Nuggets compilations provided early punk rockers with inspiration and reaffirmation. Though after a few hits wide ... More >>
Voice Choices
June 3, 2009
Mika Miko+the Strange Boys+Coathangers+Fiasco
Sky Saxon, bass player, lead singer, and auteur of of the 60s garage band The Seeds, has died in Austin. The Seeds were simple, enthusiastic, and fun, and their revival on Lenny Kaye's Nuggets compilations provided early punk rockers with inspiration and reaffirmation. Though after a few hits wide ... More >>
Blogs
April 28, 2009
Handicapping the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party
The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party has grown to be one of the great culinary events of the summer. This year the 7th annual edition will be held on June 13th and June 14th in Madison Square, from 11 am till 7 pm, which is two hours longer than the previous year. As usual, the collection of barbecues ... More >>
Blogs
March 20, 2009
SXSW 2009: The Fader Fort as Economic Indicator
This pic is tagged "Andrew Peeing on Fader Fort," FYI. CREDIT. I was intrigued to see this year's iteration of the Fader Fort, generally one of the most elaborate "unofficial" SXSW entities, wherein the trendsetting mag takes over some disused warehouse space or whatnot and runs a four-day alterna ... More >>
Blogs
March 18, 2009
SXSW 2009: Here's Why You're Glad You're Not Going
Cleveland State: upset special. (Not really.) So here we are. Austin. Joined by like 30,000 bands, roughly 29,875 we've never heard of, the warm weather a splendid balm to the spirit, the tantalizing prospect of free beer/BBQ/Metallica/copies of The Fader always theoretically within reach. It's a ... More >>
Blogs
March 6, 2009
Todd P Announces Free Day Show SXSW Line-Ups, Broke-Ass Austin-Bound Kids Rejoice
The back patio in 2007 Let it be known that Todd P's deftly orchestrated unofficial all-day parties are one of the SXSW's undisputed highlights, tucked a few blocks away from the main Sixth Street drag on the back patio of Ms. Bea's, the best dive bar South of Rosemary's Greenpoint Tavern. So we a ... More >>
Voice Choices
February 18, 2009
BRING IN THE NOISE . . .
. . . And you're not getting sleepy now
Blogs
August 20, 2008
Dead Milkmen Back At It?
. . . And you're not getting sleepy now
Blogs
April 8, 2008
Tonight: Explosions in the Sky at Terminal 5
. . . And you're not getting sleepy now
Blogs
March 31, 2008
No Age Playing South Street Seaport on July 11
. . . And you're not getting sleepy now
Blogs
March 21, 2008
SXSW: Colourmusic and the Shape
. . . And you're not getting sleepy now
Blogs
March 17, 2008
SXSW: Kate Nash at the Q Magazine Party
. . . And you're not getting sleepy now
Blogs
March 14, 2008
SXSW: Lou Reed Was the First One
. . . And you're not getting sleepy now
Blogs
March 13, 2008
Live from SXSW: the Barton Creek Food Court
. . . And you're not getting sleepy now
Film
February 26, 2008
Man vs. Nature in Texas Eco-Doc The Unforeseen
The sanctity of property vs. the health of the land in Austin
Blogs
January 14, 2008
EfV: Back and Fatter than Ever
The sanctity of property vs. the health of the land in Austin
Blogs
January 7, 2008
EFV Loves You from Afar
The sanctity of property vs. the health of the land in Austin
Blogs
March 20, 2007
All City: SXSW 2007 Edition
The sanctity of property vs. the health of the land in Austin
Blogs
March 19, 2007
SXSW Live: The Horrors
The sanctity of property vs. the health of the land in Austin
NYC Life
November 7, 2006
McDive
The original NYC Beauty Bar has expanded to the eyes of multiple beholders nationwide
Music
December 13, 2005
Kiss the Sky
Austin indie band effortlessly achieve completeness the sixth time out
Music
June 28, 2005
Music
Austin indie band effortlessly achieve completeness the sixth time out
Music
December 14, 2004
Little Dolls
Austin band dies wanting to be the best dog in your show
Books
May 23, 2000
Amour No More
Austin band dies wanting to be the best dog in your show
NYC Life
June 22, 1999
Austin's Sartorial Legacy
Powers to the People
Film
June 15, 1999
So Long a Go-Go
Powers to the People
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