Parson Red Heads' residency at the Comet
I've been wondering whether the Parson Red Heads' (PRHs) Residency was going to work out. I mean playing weekly shows for four consecutive weeks, up…
Valentine’s Day = Love Actually, Light
Getting tired of formulaic rom-coms designed to tug at your heartstrings yet? Most of the film-going audience must not be, based on the amount of…
Parenthetical Girls never meant you any harm
During the holidays, the Parenthetical Girls released a feisty vinyl 45 The Christmas Creep with two songs, a Sparks cover (the viciously witty "Thank God…
Matador Records co-leader compiled compilation of Austin music
I can't stop listening to Casual Victim Pile. It's a compilation put together by Matador co-head Gerard Cosloy and features some of his favorite Austin,…
5 Movies to Fall in Love With
Eschewing the usual romantic-comedies (while fully admitting that I own quite a few of those too), I thought I’d pick a few films that make…
Weekend plans to dance your funny valentine off?
{Amazing Lesli Wood / Redwood Plan photo by Jason Tang from the TIG Flickr Photo Pool} The weekend is nearly upon us... what are you…
Imaginary Interview: Todd Barry talks about "Defriending Cancer"
“Defriending Cancer” is not just a good idea but an excellent comedy and music benefit coming up. The night is hosted by comedian Todd Barry…
Did somebody say Sade?
In case you missed the trending topics on twitter, news blasts, or fireside interviews; here's the dirt: Sade is back. She's got a new album…
A tour of Seattle's new Hard Rock Cafe
On Wednesday, the Seattle Hard Rock Café opened its doors at First Avenue and Pike Street. Overall, I think it’s a very good thing for…
Three Imaginary DVDs to see: an Oscar nominee, Adrienne Shelly’s last script, and the BBC does Emma
A Serious Man: The Coen Brothers really wowed me with this Best Picture-nominated black comedy about the disintegrating life of Larry Gopnik in 1967. Michael…