The Life & Friends of Tarka Cordell

Celebrating the late UK production scion and songwriter

"...friends: Lily Allen, Citizen Cope, Imani Coppola, Alex Elana, Evan Dando, Alice Smith, Scoundrels & Dirty Gentlemen, and Ruby..."

June 3, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Lemonheads

"...Evan Dando loved heroin. The first time he tried it..."

March 7, 2008 Music Review by Michael Bertin

Page Two: The Path Back to Believing

It only takes a moment for the ordinary to transform

"...Deb Pastor reminisced about when road managing the Lemonheads, Evan Dando initiated a careening van ride through Boston, insisting..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Column by Louis Black

DKT/MC5

Live shot

"...Human Being Lawnmower," a Vietnam-era anti-war anthem with newfound relevance. As Arm screamed "chop-chop-chop-chop," Kramer and Thompson made knowing..."

July 2, 2004 Music Review by Greg Beets

Heavy

"...Pruitt Taylor Vince, Shelley Winters, Liv Tyler, Deborah Harry, Evan Dando and Joe Grifasi. Although James Mangold's Heavy was..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tour Diary: On Being A Lemonhead

How a SXSW connection led to On Being An Angel’s debut tour

"...Hotel Vegas at the same time as Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando during the arguably more mellow post-COVID South by..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Post by Paige Applin

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of the narrator changes in the cover, as when Evan Dando of the Lemonheads sings Suzanne Vega's "Luka." Lyrics..."

May 21, 2004 Column

Thoughts on Covers

"...of the narrator changes in the cover, as when Evan Dando of the Lemonheads sings Suzanne Vega's "Luka." Lyrics..."

May 18, 2004 Postmarks

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...heads. As with Montclair's last big introvert export, Pinegrove's Evan Stephens Hall, 23-year-old Annie Blackman isn't prone to writing..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Joe Bataan/Grupo Fantasma collab, Strand of Oaks, Christelle Bofale, a few festivals, and more recommended live shows

"...Lemonheads onstage in L.A. for "Bit Part" after befriending Evan Dando during the Nineties act's South by Southwest visit...."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

The Ballad of Big Star

A work-in-progress premiere and supergroup performance pay tribute to the cult band

"...evolved into a tribute performance featuring Mills, John Doe, Evan Dando, and others...."

March 9, 2012 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

Thursday Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...Discussions of relevance gather like moss in Jann Wenner's ear hole as..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Homeward Bound

Ben Kweller ties his Horse to Austin's hitching post

"...It's Ben Kweller, caught the attention of the Lemonheads' Evan Dando and eventually Jeff Tweedy, both of whom corralled..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Off the Record

The British and Transmission Entertainment invade SXSW, Speeding Motorcycle rides into Zach Scott Theatre, and Spot opens Trailer Space

"...the Lemonheads Wednesday, March 12, at Emo's Annex as Evan Dando and company relive 1992's It's a Shame About..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

BK Baby

The once-future Kurt Cobain, Ben Kweller, grows up to be Elliott Smith.

"..."anti-folk" singer-songwriter scene with encouragement from new friends like Evan Dando, Jeff Tweedy, Juliana Hatfield, and the Moldy Peaches,..."

July 12, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar tells us about how Winona Ryder's troubles just won't go away.

"...(other musical exes include Ryan Adams, Beck, Dave Grohl, Evan Dando, and Dave Pirner). The music world seems to..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Blake Babies

Acts Playing South by Southwest

"...got help from the likes of Ben Lee and Evan Dando in being thoroughly ordinary. On "Civil War," Hatfield..."

March 16, 2001 Music Review by Michael Bertin

Here Comes a Regular

The dark world-view of Jeff Klein

"...I was in Boston. I did some shows with Evan Dando. I played a lot...."

March 2, 2001 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Tributes

"...Rodeo's "One Hundred Years From Now": toss-off. Beck and Evan Dando? Not in their wildest dreams, particularly golden boy..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...As such, sales-challenged but artistically viable performers such as Evan Dando, Kris McKay, Bill Janovitz, and Jonathan Richman thrive..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Music Review

Dancing About Architecture

One World or Two '97

"...Victoria Williams and Vic Chesnutt, along with Jonathan Richman, Evan Dando, the unlikely trio of Chris Whitley, Dave Pirner,..."

April 11, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dah-Veed Savings Time

"...their Politically Incorrect taping, then goes on to ask Evan Dando to recount his adventures in Gibby's "Nissan Crack..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Music Column

The Big Flamingo

"...are best known. No word yet on any Charlie Louvin/Evan Dando projects in the works... This year's Bloodfest happens..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Music Column

Record Reviews

"...the brothers Kirkwood, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, J Mascis, Evan Dando, Henry Rollins, Eddie Vedder, and Flea, this album..."

April 28, 1995 Music Review

Dancing About Architecture

Broken Spoke is broken into and thieves ride away with owner James White's family heirloom: a saddle, mister.

"...him. We did do 'No Fun' with him at Evan [Dando]'s wedding Oct. 27 in Central Park -- wish..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck