Results tagged “morrissey”

San Antonio rock band Girl in a Coma is set to play a show with The Cliks tomorrow night at Fitzgerald’s. The young band [pictured] has had a pretty charmed life thus far; legendary rocker Joan Jett signed the Girl(s) to her Blackheart Record Label, and the ladies have been tapped to go on tour early next year with their idol, Morrissey. It’s easy to see the reason for the band’s good fortunes. Lead singer... more ›

The year was 1992 and Morrissey was probably on tour for his album Your Arsenal when he made a stop at a little independent music store for an autograph session. The now defunct Record Rack formerly at Shepherd and West Alabama was the site for this pandemonium. Fans camped for hours in the sweltering July heat for a chance to see their idol. Some were so overcome with emotion they could barely conduct an interview,... more ›

San Diego-based band Augustana released their debut album All the Stars and Boulevards in the summer of 2005. Finally, almost two years later, the album has taken off and has reached the upper half of the Billboard album charts, thanks to radio embracing the single “Boston.” We recently spoke to Jared Palomar (bass, vocals) of Augustana, as they get ready for their headlining show this Saturday night at the Meridian. We first caught you last... more ›

Sunday. Usually, a quiet, contemplative day in the Blogosphere. But not here in the Ist-a-Verse. Nonono! Just look below and see all of the wild and crazy stuff our staffs are up to. In Austin, bands are beginning to confirm for SXSW and the rumor mill is up and running. Good thing, too, because we all know how much Austinites love live performances. Austin also found itself in the national spotlight, with Longhorn Legend... more ›

If we seem a little jaded about this week's selection, well, it's because we are. Go to the theater at your own risk. Basic Instinct 2: Directed by Michael Caton-Jones; starring Sharon Stone, David Morrissey, David Thewlis. Novelist Catherine Tramell, Stone's character, is in trouble again, and this time, her psychiatrist Dr. Andrew Glass, Morrissey's character, has fallen into her fateful trap. We're assuming she seduces him and danger ensues. Lather, rinse, repeat. Ice... more ›

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