Eleven Hundred Springs specialize in a pure brand of country that should provide a perfect anti-dote for fans of that genre amidst the variety of pop, rock and electronic acts at the 2007 Wall Of Sound Festival. Lead by Matt Hillyer and Steve Berg, the band has put out a number of records on labels such as 13 Recordings and Palo Duro Records. Besides their upcoming gig at the Wall Of Sound festival, Eleven Hundred......

You can’t steal from the public and stay out of jail for long. Unless, of course, you’re a politician. John Villarreal, former director of Austin’s community access TV stations, found that out the hard way today when state District Judge Mike lynch sentenced him to seven years in prison for stealing public funds. Prosecutors had asked for a 10-year sentence, while Villarreal’s attorneys had sought probation. While in his position of authority, Villarreal stole more......

Perhaps you've heard that the comedy scenes in both LA and New York are excellent these days. You might have gotten a taste of this when Eugene Mirman and Aziz Ansari rolled through town in March for SXSW. If you've been wishing for an NYC weekend to catch a show or two, don't book that ticket just yet. Several of the best acts are heading right here for Austinites to watch this fall... Michael......