The Ups and Downs of Comedy

Hanging with the stand-ups for a look into the life

"...of really interesting comics come out of here like Chuck Watkins. He came from Austin, and I can't really..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 9 Funny Ha-Ha 2009 Notables (In No Order)

The things that kept us laughing through the Great Recession of Aught Nine

"...Local comics Daniel Kilpatrick, Eric Krug, Andy Ritchie, and Chuck Watkins appear on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham; Mike..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

See. Hear. Speak.

The other performance festival in January lines up primo comedians

"...serves up the loop-de-loops of Austin playback manipulation master Chuck Watkins and the Francotacular cabaret stylings of faux Parisian..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Funniest Person Finals/Andy Ritchie Tribute

Before you see the new FPIA, stop by Andy's Balthazar Lounge

"...was a bolt of comedic lightning," said his friend Chuck Watkins, who delivered some of Ritchie's jokes from the..."

May 16, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Running the Funny

Club manager Margie Coyle has kept the laughter going for 20 years

"...contest for nine years, and now Andy [Ritchie] and Chuck Watkins and Eric Krug and Daniel Jackson have been..."

July 10, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

2009 Funniest Person in Austin Contest

From a strong field of 14 comics, Bryson Turner took this year's comedy crown

"...22 & 23, with fellow contestants Jeremy Neal and Chuck Watkins. For more information, visit www.thevelveetaroom.com...."

May 22, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Anything Goes

That free-for-all spirit is part of the kick of FronteraFest

"...the Three Actorteers," by Alan Metoskie, Jason Newman, and Chuck Watkins. The three greatest actors in the universe struggle..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In the Sober Light of Day, Even Brenner Looks Good

Oct. 15, 2007 Postmarks

Best 'Sour Grapes'

Oct. 11, 2007 Postmarks

ImproviNation

Can I get a suggestion for an Austin festival in which troupes from across the country gather to create instant comedy?

Sept. 2, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Can't Tell the Players Without a Scorecard

"...Metoskie, Jeffery Mills, Zach Muhn, Jason Newman, Jose Villareal, Chuck Watkins, and Brent Werzner..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Arts Feature

Texas Records

"...MITCH WATKINS..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Music Review

Back ~ In Black?

SOS Is Arisen: Let the Confetti Rain Down

"...Supreme Court? Can we, at this late hour, just chuck the whole thing and get Gary to run through..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Food-o-File

Congratulations abound in the foodie community this week

"...here's the scoop: Moon­shine Patio Bar & Grill partners Chuck Smith and chef Larry Perdido are joining forces with..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Music Books

"...by S. Craig Watkins..."

May 27, 2005 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Video: Chuck Schapiro, Kent Benjamin, Margaret Moser, Marjorie Baumgarten, Louis Black..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Reissues

"...Hank, drummer Blakey, pianist Horace Silver, and bassist Doug Watkins. Vibes great Milt Jackson replaces Donald Byrd and everyone's..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Stripes axis, with tools handed down from Led Zeppelin, Chuck Berry, and Nirvana. September's fifth LP Deadbeat Graffiti bests..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Wilde, Morgan Spector, Kyle Catlett, CJ Wilson, Tonye Patano, Chuck Cooper, Betsy Aidem, Jusy Marte (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Critics Poll

Our music team weighs in on the year's best shows, venues, and more

"...Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express, Continental Club (Caligiuri)..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Music Feature

The New Girls of Comedy

'Mom' and 'Trophy Wife' signal the next era of television

"...clueless son), plus his spindly, caustic second ex-wife (Michaela Watkins, in a subtly hilarious role) and their adopted son..."

Oct. 22, 2013 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

Live Fire! Party Funds Local Culinary Grants

Salt Lick Pavilion hosts sizzling benefit now in its third year

"...Josh Watkins of the Carillon – Richardson Farm beef chuck ribs..."

April 23, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

FronteraFest Schedule

"..."The Weight Guesser," by Charlie Watkins, directed by Jon Holt. Play about a mysterious carnival..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Arts Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Everyone's got new albums coming out

"...of outing if the players are any indication: Mitch Watkins on guitar, Brannen Temple on drums, Kevin Lovejoy on..."

June 7, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Place 2 Contribution & Expenditure Reports

"...PACs: Vinson and Elkins Texas PAC, $250; Hilgers and Watkins PAC, $250; Calame Linebarger Graham and Pena PAC, $500;..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Sxsw

"...well as an intellectual side that you have to chuckle with. Album titles like 1991's soothingly thoughtful Well? and..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature