Friends Handle the Heavy Lifting for Kent “Omar” Dykes
Howler hampered by flesh-eating arm disease gets benefit
"...looked like I could crush pineapples,” chuckles Kent “Omar” Dykes. “Now, I got the little skinny arms. I look..."
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July 30, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin
An Excerpt From Omar Dykes: The Life & Times of a Poor and Almost Famous Bluesman
Hard truths about the music business by Kent “Omar” Dykes and spouse Issa Medrano as they revisit Glory Days (for Bruce Springsteen).
"...told the disc jockey that Charles Comer and Omar Dykes were there for the interview. We went back and..."
Nov. 27, 2020 Music Feature
Stories Telling Stories
Dykes to Watch Out For creator Alison Bechdel tests her own meme and comes out for SXSW
"...guide than comics artist Alison Bechdel's laser-sighted queer-culture paean Dykes to Watch Out For. When she named her 2008..."
March 6, 2015 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer
Qmmunity: Austin Sparkles With Black Pride
ABP's fourth annual Pride Weekend, dykes you should know, and more events for your Summer of Pride
"...Lez B in Touch: Dykes You Should Know Oops: Beth Schindler has done it..."
June 7, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff
Blues Before and After
These gents've got the blues
"...Self-described as 300 pounds of muscle and joy, Omar Dykes unveils his Essential Collection (Ruf Records) on two CDs:..."
July 6, 2012 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Witless Protection
Larry the Cable Guy embarks on a new comic misadventure.
"...note, the Internet Movie Database lists Austin musician Omar Dykes among the film's cast...."
Feb. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Power Suits
'A Few Good Dykes'
"...turns playful, hilarious, and intellectually stimulating, A Few Good Dykes follows Herrup's involvement with this sartorially inclined outfit and..."
March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov
Lez B in Touch Wants You to Share Art About Your Fave Dyke
Celebrate that lesbian in your life
"...Calling all dykes and alphabet mafia members!..."
May 18, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Irielle Wesley
Mother’s Day Events and More in This Week’s Community Events
Lots to celebrate this week around Austin
"...and self-love.” – James Scott Night of 1000 Dykes..."
May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Omar Dykes
"...Given that Omar Dykes can approximate the primal wail of the great Howlin'..."
Aug. 30, 2013 Music Review by Michael Toland
Omar Kent Dykes
"...Omar Kent DykesBig Town Playboy (Ruf Records)..."
May 15, 2009 Music Review by Margaret Moser
All-Woman Western Swing Trio Tells Texas Republicans It’s OK to Vote for Beto
O sister, where art thou?
"...and vocals), Hannah Underwood (banjo and vocals), and Laura Dykes (upright bass), is touring the state in a retrofitted..."
Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by Jen Hamilton Hernandez
Pride Events
"...DYKES ON BIKES/LADIES ON WHEELS RIDER SEARCH Dykes on trikes!..."
Sept. 21, 2012 Features Feature by Kate X Messer
Gay Place: Austin Pride Parade
A look back at the 2009 Pride Parade as we prepare for 2012
"...DYKES ON BIKES RIDER SEARCH Dykes on trikes! Dykes on..."
Sept. 14, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer
Gay Place: Proud Wet Decadent Burn
It's the month of big fests and we are trotting to keep up
"...DYKES ON BIKES RIDER SEARCH Dykes on trikes! Dykes on..."
Aug. 31, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer
Gay Place
The summer is wrapping up: Can you smell the Ho-Rizon?
"...DYKES ON BIKES RIDER SEARCH Dykes on trikes! Dykes on..."
Aug. 24, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer
Gay Place
Two big dykes take over our town
"...6. Two big dogs of the lezzie lexicon – Dykes to Watch Out For artist and creator Alison Bechdel..."
Nov. 7, 2008 Column by Kate Getty
Texas Top 10s
"...5) Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughan, On the Jimmy Reed Highway (Ruf)..."
Jan. 4, 2008 Music Feature
Sound Unseen is Blowing Up Your Stream
The hybrid music and movie fest unifies the ATX and the Twin Cities
"...out of the Greenham Common peace protestors with Rebel Dykes, or the lost history of the band that sparked..."
Nov. 10, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Qmmunity: “The category is love, y’all, love”
Plus trailblazing trans choreographer Sean Dorsey returns to Austin and Lez B In Touch says so long summer
"...Goodbye Summer Send off summer with yer fave devilish dykes, a water slide, and a wetter-than-usual dance floor. Hosted..."
Sept. 27, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff
June Pride Events Roundup
Kick off Summer of Pride with nonstop Pride Month parties & more
"...Dykes You Should Know..."
May 30, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff
Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughan
"...Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie VaughanOn the Jimmy Reed Highway (Ruf)..."
Aug. 31, 2007 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg
That Other Hunger
The writing -- and much, much more -- is on Ryan Richardson's wall.
"...Richardson landed his most prized title, "a classic" called Dykes on Bikes. It features a cover with two women..."
Aug. 23, 2002 Books Feature by James McWilliams
Omar & the Howlers The Screamin' Cat (Provogue)
Texas Platters
"...squarely in the snap-finger, melodic blues-rock end. Frontman Omar Dykes is proficient, too, putting out a handful of albums..."
Sept. 8, 2000 Music Review by David Lynch
Qmmunity: Pride Month Tolls for Thee
Ask not whom Pride Month is for – it is for thee!
"...JD Samson, Winona Grindr, Malika, and p1nkstar; tributes to Dykes You Should Know from talents like Mama Duke, tk..."
June 24, 2022 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity’s 2020 Guide to Gifting Queerly and Locally
Gifting queer cheer after one helluva year
"...Dykes You Should Know Postcard Set..."
Dec. 3, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan
Faster Than Sound: Austin Record Stores Hang On, Together
Online and curbside pivots support an altered Record Store Day for Austin vinyl emporiums this Saturday.
"...and the June Omar & the Howlers remembrance, Omar Dykes: The Life and Times of a Poor and Almost..."
Aug. 28, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Six Documentaries Not to Miss at AGLIFF
From strong voices to strong representation, true stories being told at the LGBTQ+ film festival
"...Michael Barnette, UK, 90 min.) Saturday, Aug. 24, 10:30am. Dykes, Camera, Action..."
Aug. 23, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
Austin Dyke March 2019
"...by Beth Schindler and Anita Obasi, and, of course, Dykes on Bikes. Before taking over Red River Street, marchers..."
Aug. 12, 2019 Photo Gallery
aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary
Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule
"...DYKES, CAMERA, ACTION! D: Caroline Berler (USA, 60min) Lesbians didn’t..."
