Jonathan Richman's Eyes

The Modern Lover makes it to halftime

"...trying to convey. Last night at the Cactus Café, Jonathan Richman played two short 30-minute sets of proto-folk. He..."

Jan. 27, 2010 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

There's Something About Mary

A classic from the kingpins of comedy.

"...Jeffrey Tambor, W. Earl Brown, Markie Post, Keith David, Jonathan Richman and Brett Favre. When Peter and Bobby Farrelly..."

July 17, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Instrument

"...film and video collaborations with numerous musicians including R.E.M., Jonathan Richman, Vic Chesnutt, and Miracle Legion...."

Sept. 2, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Man Who Was Too Loud

Josh Frank's The Man Who Was Too Loud pays tribute to Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers with some fantastic covers of the band's music, but the portrayal of Richman as a dramatic character is so far off target that the show smacks of a vain attempt at cool.

"...Were Josh Frank's experience with and feelings for Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers, suburban savants responsible for..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Arts Review by Kate X Messer

Record Reviews

"...Jonathan Richman..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Music Review

Get Your Jojo Working

"...Local Jonathan Richman fans have been somewhat spoiled in the past..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Page Two

On love, culture, renewal, timelessness, and SXSW

"...– "Roadrunner," Jonathan Richman..."

March 26, 2004 Column by Louis Black

The Velvet Underground

The originators of alt music get the artistic biography they deserve

"...their Cuban-heeled wake to this day. Ask David Bowie, Jonathan Richman (a teenage Velvets devotee interviewed herein), Iggy Pop,..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Tim Stegall

Dancing About Architecture

George Jones comes to Austin and everyone gets arrested in the melee. Meanwhile, Matthew McConaughey gets naked and busted, and Austin's answer to Santana, Vallejo, signs with Gloria Estefan's Sony imprint. Maybe K-NACK, a local alt.rock station from earlier this decade, can play them online as the station returns -- on the Internet.

"...Dylan via the Chronicle's ad pages, then along comes Jonathan Richman into the fray. Last week's plugola poem for..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Austin Jazz & Arts Festival doesn't need saving after all; the strange sounds coming from Austin's backyards; barbecue to replace Austin Blues; Honky attacked by lesbians in Chicago!; and more news from the Live Music Capital of the World.

"...Jackson (10/22-23). And then there's the four-night stand by Jonathan Richman September 20-23. Gordon says the acts who would..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"...Jonathan Demme watched the films he later presented in the..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Dancing About Architecture

Exposing the Subgenius; Austin clubowners gather to mourn the Steamboat; Earthpig moving to the taxicab center of the universe; and Jonathan Richman breaks down.

"...Jonathan Richman got to sample another of the special experiences..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography

Errol Morris' latest doc profiles Boston photographer

"...Shop in Boston, along with regional musicians such as Jonathan Richman (who has two songs featured in the movie)...."

July 21, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Blended

America's favorite screen couple, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, mosey through another rom-com.

"...– reminiscent of the way the Farrelly brothers used Jonathan Richman as a commentating troubadour in There’s Something About..."

May 23, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Prince Charming: Adam Ant

King of the Wild Frontier returns to Austin – tonight

"...London was buying the first Modern Lovers album, with Jonathan Richman. That was a very key album to the..."

July 26, 2013 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Harmony and Me

This Austin-made gem by Bob Byington is a sharply written and acted observational piece about a heartsick guy played by Justin Rice.

"...common musically with its signature song, “Government Center” by Jonathan Richman, a song that builds from a workaday premise..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Page Two: The Message

Republicans try to rewrite a history of privileging party over principle

"...– Jonathan Richman, "Roadrunner"  ..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Dream of Life

SXSW celebrates the best of what I am and what I believe

"...on Speedway, listening to the first album released by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers on Berserkley over and..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Page Two

A tainted prayer for the new year

"...Whitman, Susan Sontag, Woody Guthrie, Will Eisner, Joni Mitchell, Jonathan Richman, to name just a few. My ears would..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Page Two

Our mission to engage readers, excite debate, and reimagine the 'Chronicle' is ongoing; our new online forum is the latest step

"...that pathetic a one. Not like you!"– "Pablo Picasso," Jonathan Richman..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Chapter 2: Biweekly and Proud

September 1982-August 1988

"...smoking a joint. "You're on the guest list for Jonathan Richman," he says, passing me the joint. "Thanks," I..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Playing the Violin

Mr. Sinus Theater's Jerm Pollet is also a musician!

"...common with Pollet's beloved emo-rock triumvirate of Billy Bragg, Jonathan Richman, and Daniel Johnston. His lyrics, now straightforward tales..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Chuck & Buck

"...-- the movie also gets bonus points for including Jonathan Richman's “Astral Plane” in its soundtrack). “Oodalee, oodalee, oodalee,..."

July 21, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Room With a View

Steve Wertheimer prepares to open a second Continental Club -- in Houston.

"...of time lately unbooking and/or rescheduling bands: Geno Delafose, Jonathan Richman, and the Blazers were among those affected by..."

May 26, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Greil Marcus and the Mad Parade

In his book Lipstick Traces: A Secret History of the 20th Century, Greil Marcus explained punk to the world and created a bible for that music's true believers. As Austin theatre company Rude Mechanicals opens its stage adaptation of Marcus' book, the author talks about the Stones, the Sex Pistols, and the "mad parade" of history.

"...Pistols' music, but I love the way they use Jonathan Richman's "Roadrunner."..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

Kingpin

Harrelson and Quaid bowl a perfectly hilarious game in this Farrelly Brothers farce.

"...by a remarkably well-chosen soundtrack that features everyone from Jonathan Richman (onscreen, no less) to The English Beat and..."

July 26, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Playback: Lights Out for Jovita's

Run-ins at Jovita's, thieves in the night at Mohawk, and Lickona's feeds off of 'Austin City Limits'

"...Jonathan Richman doesn't compete. After playing only one song on..."

June 29, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Total Foxes

"...to imagine Total Foxes frontman Jerm Pollet living out Jonathan Richman's initial post-Modern Lovers vision of only playing high..."

July 15, 2005 Music Review by Greg Beets

Page Two

When Gravity Fails: Notes on the influence of Ed Lowry, 'Crazy Mama,' and not sweating the small stuff

"...Images film conference, featuring special guests John Sayles and Jonathan Demme. Inside the issue, there are advance phone interviews..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Jerm Reviewed

"...right. The 16 tracks plow turf so close to Jonathan Richman, it feels like every other cut should be..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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