Aaron Brooks Has This Story

Aaron Brooks' skill at shaping bits of life into laugh-filled tales may soon put him out of a job

"...which regularly attracts a parade of local stars like Jon Mendoza, Michael Malamud, and Kath Barbadoro. Like many of..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature

2017 Austin Sketch Festival: What to See

Maybe all of it, yes – but OMG let’s not be ridiculous

"...nodding. “But also, Duncan, you’ve got Amber Bixby and Jon Mendoza opening for you. Why those two comics in..."

May 22, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Moontower Comedy 2018: Full Lineup, Schedule

Amanda Seales, Dulcé Sloan, Ted Leo late additions to fun

"...Goodwin, Ralph Hardesty, Justin Hicks, Martha Kelly, Bob Khosravi, Jon Mendoza, Avery Moore, Arielle Norman, Enzo Priesnitz, Denise O’Young,..."

March 30, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Funniest Person Finals/Andy Ritchie Tribute

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

"...Brooks. Andrew Dismukes. Vanessa Gonzales. Lashonda Lester. Maggie Maye. Jon Mendoza. Andrew Murphy. Abby Rosenquist. Ali Safar. Elizabeth Spears...."

May 16, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...making a comeback thanks to previously unheard veterans Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, and Lee Fields exploding out of the..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Alone Together D: Bradley Bell, Pablo Jones-Soler Producers: Ross Levine, Emmie Lichtenberg, Brian Ferenchik Charli XCX,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...299th District Court bench being vacated by retiring Judge Jon Wisser. Baird, a former Court of Criminal Appeals Judge,..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...299th District Court bench being vacated by retiring Judge Jon Wisser. Baird, a former Court of Criminal Appeals Judge,..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...299th District Court bench being vacated by retiring Judge Jon Wisser. Baird, a former Court of Criminal Appeals Judge,..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...hit the stage the spotlight will be on Norah Jones, but with Lee Alexander (bass), Jim Campilongo (electric guitar),..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...a Winner, Jeff Klein's stark sophomore LP, four stars. Jon Dee Graham better hop the same trans-Atlantic flight. (Cactus..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Line Dancin', Terminatin', and Writin' in This Week's Recommended Events

Lots to do, and it's not even the weekend

"...a trusty trio of stars. That’s right, Napoleon himself (Jon Heder) will be here with Uncle Rico (Jon Gries)..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...Gala, Half Dream, Jane Leo, JaRon Marshall, Jeff Lofton, Jon Muq, J. Serrato, J Soulja, Kelley Mickwee, Lara Price,..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Critics Poll

"...Langer Jon Dee Graham..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...scheduled performances by Watts, Ron C., Magno, and Mike Jones of Houston's Swishahouse clique. Paul Wall's former partner in..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Mambo John Treanor dies, but Austin jazz lives!

"...information announced through those radio stations as well. Friend Jon Dee Graham offers this reminiscence of the man:..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Texas Platters

"...Last Hurrah sports a now-or-never vitality that perhaps only Jon Dee Graham's Escape From Monster Island or Lucinda William's..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Music Review

Learning to Love Austin FC's Roster Through Their Native Cuisines

International players' kitchen

"...couple who fell in love with and over Argentina’s Mendoza wine country, El Gaucho Winery (21301 Kathy Ln., elgauchowinerytx.hibuwebsites.com)..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Adam Wood

We're Not Like Everybody Else

The 2014-15 Austin Music Awards, an alumni free-for-all

"...of the essentials downstairs – Dale Watson, James McMurtry, Jon Dee Graham. Warren Hood, quite possibly the Lone Star..."

March 13, 2015 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

Mixed signals: KUT takes over the Cactus Cafe, Pachanga owns Fiesta Gardens

"...spaghetti Western noir behind leader (and Calexico collaborator) Sergio Mendoza. Then came Austin's Tortilla Factory. Formed in 1972, the..."

May 28, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing Thursday night SXSW 09 talent

"...Ellington immersion, featuring local jazz standards Alex Coke, Freddie Mendoza, and Chris Maresh on Far East Suite fare ("Blue..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...Tuesday, Oct. 24Northwest Rural Comm. Ctr., 18649 FM 1431, Jonestown, 8am-5pm..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Sheiks of Industry

Part one of a two-week look at Austin record labels and their leaders

"...-- and for the better. Coming next week: Emperor Jones, Post-Parlo, Peek-A-Boo, and many more...."

Nov. 14, 2003 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Election Results

"...A. Rodriguez-Mendoza* (D) 55%..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Election Coverage 1998

"...Judge John Drolla(R) Lora Livingston(D) 299th Judicial District Judge Jon N. Wisner(D) 331st Judicial District Judge Bob Perkins (D)..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

Slouching Towards Gomorrah

At the Intersection of Jazz and Lounge

"...American pop standards, and with Elias Haslanger and Freddy Mendoza in the horn section, Marshall has some serious players..."

June 6, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Live Shots

"...the hands of Ephraim Owens, Jay Fort, and Freddie Mendoza, still managed to make a Birdland out of Cedar..."

May 30, 1997 Music Feature

Braver Newer World

The Year in Albums

"...blues splay, When the Revolution Comes. Big Foot Chester, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Flat Duo Jets, Skeleton Key, Tenderloin..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez