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The Dead Club Crawl
Club hopping through Austin's musical past.
"...me and I almost get sent to that big nightclub in the sky. I jumped back, grateful to be..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

30 Years Ago, GG Allin Cleared Austin’s Scuzziest Punk Venue in 24 Minutes
Witness accounts of the notorious shock rocker’s antics and arrest at the Cavity Club
"...1992 – the night pervo-punk GG Allin played the Cavity Club, 615 Red River, current home of Swan Dive..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Dancing About Architecture
Stevie Ray Vaughan box set hits stands and controversary
"...Filling a Cavity..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Academy Award-Nominated Documentary Shorts 2005
A rare opportunity to see what's considered the best in the field of short docs; plus all four nominees have a socio-political bent.
"...Death of Kevin Carter: Casualty of the Bang Bang Club” (D: Dan Krauss) cryptically relates how a fearless (some..."

April 7, 2006 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Playback: Trailer Space Closing October 31
Venue first, clubhouse second, and record store third. Trailer Space's constant free, all-ages concerts filled a void for up-and-coming Austin acts.
"...Thus, Long won't consider relocating his beloved clubhouse, which closes at the end of the month. According..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

G.G. Allin (Arrest Report), Cavity Club, February 18, 1992
"...G.G. Allin (Arrest Report)Cavity Club, February 18, 1992 Upon arrival at the Cavity..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Music Review

Gay Place
So randomly nostalgic, you may call us the 'Gay Page Two'
"...noting that Barbarella is the site of the old Cavity Club, the very place a certain Power Snatch premiered..."

April 23, 2010 Column by Kate X Messer

The Dragon & the Tiger
Shadow Warriors, Glorium
"...they've gone from weekly residencies at the late, great Cavity Club to member Paul Vodas' booking new band night..."

July 11, 1997 Music Feature

How the Red River Cultural District Was Made
Decades of off-kilter activity and music activism culminate in our current concert hub
"...akin to San Antonio's River Walk prompted concern over club displacement...."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Dancing About Architecture
The last installment of "Dancing About Architecture."
"...crimes against music and the long list of venerable clubs closing down took up the majority of the ink,..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture
That was the year that was in the Live Music Capital …
"...to clear the streets with pepper spray and billy clubs. In the end, very little of Austin's much-ballyhooed music..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Riverboat Gamblers, USA/Mexico, Damian Garcia Quintet, Honky-Tonk Holidaze, and more recommended shows for your week
"...in this concert sequence being Water Damage and Castle Club. Fronted by audio production starchild Jackson Baker, Witches' late-November..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Music Column by Mars Salazar

Music Recommended
"...blues fan would not miss his presence at the club on Friday and Saturday for the world. -- Jay..."

Oct. 27, 1995 Music Feature

Playback: The FAQs of Austin Music 2015
Q: Is Austin still the "live music capital of the world"?
"...Austin Music Hall. During that same period, six new clubs opened: Barracuda, Sidewinder, Stay Gold, Tellers, Geraldine's, and a..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fun Fun Fun Fest Live Shot: the Julie Ruin
Kathleen Hanna’s New Wave B-52’s
"...us got nostalgic for Bikini Kill at Austin’s long-gone Cavity Club while watching the bandmates’ new group, the Julie..."

Nov. 11, 2013 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Gay Place
Join this impact

April 16, 2010 Column by Kate X Messer

The Krayons Were/Are for Real!
"...scene in Austin, the Krayons played to packed houses, clubs, and warehouses [“Texas Platters,” Music, April 18]. This may..."

April 17, 2008 Postmarks

Music Amidst Used Furniture
The History of the Red River Strip
"...indicating what's going where in what will be called Club DeVille by the time they're hoping to be in..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Music Feature

The Big Bang
The Fragmentation of Austin's Underground
"...would become the "Emo's sound" began coalescing at the Cavity. Before the Cavity opened on Red River (right between..."

July 11, 1997 Music Feature by Greg Beets

1999 SXSW Music Festival
"...debuts, and her new Live at Cibolo Creek Country Club captures Terri Hendrix at her most comfortable-- onstage and..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

They Lost My Grandmother's Brain
One lover of the grape interviews another - one who writes songs and plays music.
"...to be at every show you attend in every club in town that specializes in rock music -- the..."

July 21, 2000 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Picks & Sleepers
Sxsw
"...reliance on an endless recycling of bad clichés. (Continental Club, 9pm) -Michael Bertin..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture
Life and death on the live music club scene; Dale Watson escapes, Huey Meaux doesn't; and more tantalizing tidbits of Terpsichore...
"...apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound last Wednesday. Those at the club aren't giving any more details at the Goodwin family's..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Friday Picks
"...drumming at Wesleyan University, ably bounces electro, reggae, and club-hop on her own. – Chase Hoffberger Tom Brosseau..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture
Emo's turns 10.
"...it a miracle. Emo's, that li'l ol' punk rock club on Red River, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this..."

July 19, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture
South by Southwest draws closer -- lots of news from SXSW 2001
"...help with labor or plywood can stop by the club or call 479-ROCK, where Stockton will soon have an..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

1999 SXSW Music Festival
"...mind Tom Petty before he got so complacent. (Continental Club, 9pm) -- Jerry Renshaw..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Playback
HAAM Day to the rescue!
"...Last year HBD raised over $300,000. Consider how many cavity fillings that could pay for...."

Sept. 20, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Picks and Sleepers
"...would suggest on their fine 2001 effort, Young Effectuals (Cavity Search). Dallas-based hard rockers Jibe combine the slow-burning ennui..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture
Butthole Surfers and Austin City Limits suffer set backs while Riverfest marches on.
"...weekend is the "real" grand opening for the new, Cavity-like club, so here's Beerland's "Third Annual Grand Opening" lineup:..."

June 29, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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