Community photojournalism in the heart of Texas
Lee Kyle dances in the drum circle at the 46th annual Eeyore's Birthday Party at Pease Park on Saturday April 25, 2009. The event, which raises money for Austin nonprofit groups, includes music, costumes and children's actvities. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
With Lake Travis at only 61 percent of its capacity, boats and docks find themselves on dry land near Anderson Mill Marina off Volente Road on Friday April 24, 2009, as one of the worst droughts in Texas history continues. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
The Arc Angels, left to right, Doyle Bramhall II, drummer Chris Layton and Charlie Sexton, perform at the Continental Club on Thursday April 23, 2009. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
What a perfect night of live music in Austin as the Arc Angels tore up the stage at the Continental Club on Thursday. The legendary Austin band is in the middle of a three-night stand at the club to warm up for a major UK tour opening for Eric Clapton.
Lacy Moody, 21, tried to peek at the book as she sat on "Philosophers' Rock" outside Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park on Wednesday April 22, 2009. But, Moody said, she doesn't read Latin. The sculpture by artist Glenna Goodacre, depicts J. Frank Dobie, Roy Bedichek and Walter Prescott Webb. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine performs at the Austin Music Hall on Tuesday April 21, 2009. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
My ears and I survived the famously loud shoegazer band My Bloody Valentine at the Austin Music Hall on Tuesday. Although I used earplugs. And I only stayed for the first three songs. But still…
I was a little nervous after hearing stories of the band’s extremely loud concerts causing people to get sick.
Seriously though, the band was great. I wish I could have stayed for the whole show.
You can see some more photos here.
The Arc Angels are Doyle Bramhall II, Charlie Sexton and Chris Layton. April 15, 2009. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
Charlie Sexton, Chris Layton and Doyle Bramhall II of The Arc Angels work on their new record at Public Hi Fi on Wednesday April 15, 2009. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
I had the privilege today of photographing one of the all-time great Austin bands - The Arc Angels. The band members have reunited and are working on their second album. They are getting ready to go on tour opening for Eric Clapton on his UK tour. It was a pleasure to photograph them, and I can’t wait to hear more of their new record.
A man is loaded into an ambulance after he was involved in a standoff with police at the Apple Bar in downtown Austin on Tuesday April 14, 2009. According to Austin Police spokesman James Mason, the man ran from police who were questioning him about a strong smell of marijunana. The man climbed onto the roof of the Apple Bar and threatened to harm himself. He was arrested after a three-hour standoff. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
Coppell's Alyssa Diggs (#6) celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against San Antonio Reagan in overtime in the UIL State Soccer Tournament at Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex on Friday April 10, 2009. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
Round Rock Express players stand for the national anthem before taking the field in the season opener against the Iowa Cubs at the Dell Diamond on Thursday April 9, 2009. Photoby Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
Savanna Dalton poses for a souvenir photo at the Round Rock Express season opener against the Iowa Cubs at the Dell Diamond on Thursday April 9, 2009. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
Round Rock Express shortstop Tommy Manzella and mascot Spike stretch before the season opener against the Iowa Cubs at the Dell Diamond on Thursday April 9, 2009. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
The funeral Mass for the Rev. Jesse Euresti filled Cristo Rey Catholic Church and spilled out of the Second Street Church on Wednesday night as parishioners came to pay their last respects to their pastor. Beatrice Rios-Ybarbo, a niece of Euresti's, is comforted by a member of the community. Euresti's body was found next to a highway in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, on Sunday. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
