All Hail—Truth, Love, War:  Their EP Every Wealth mixed at Public Hi-Fi with the assistance of Jim Eno (Spoon), the debut EP sought to bring the band’s poetic lyrics and unique musical interplay to the forefront of the Austin scene. Read the rest of this entry »

I love the Driscoll . For the past many years,the heart of  this fest has been at the Driskill. Aside from a few scattered interviews, this fest is my main reason for being there. Surrounded by  the buzz of screenwriters, (as the screenwriting conference takes place there) really charges me.  Head on over a check it out. They still have film fest passes for sale. The films go on all over town, all   week.  It is a great deal and it has always been so. For the first many years of the paper, before I knew about credentials, I would buy a film pass. Check out the schedule here. To me the vibe is  easier going than SxSw.  If you dig movies this is your fest!

Must get some of the famous cookies tomorrow……

Miss Tess—Oh Darling, Oh Darling: Joined by a new stellar band that includes upright bass, saxophone, clarinet and drums; equipped with a 1920s Weymann guitar and a suitcase full of new songs, Miss Tess was ready for her fifth release Darling, Oh Darling. Read the rest of this entry »

was a fitting place to celebrate. Thanks to rockslide for shooting.
surrounded by friends, it doesn’t get much better folks

I have a whole year to throw a badass anniversary party. 10 all year.
wooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT, WE BECOME 10 YEARS DAZED.  AUSTIN DAZE RELEASED OUR FIRST (HAND FOLDED) ZINE ON OCTOBER 13TH,1999. BIG DAVE, TOMMY TYE DYE AND I PULLED AN ALL NIGHTER AT KINKOS TO THE TUNE OF 40 COPIES. AS THE MONTHS AND YEARS PASSED WE GREW.  I HAVE BEEN LUCKY TO DO THIS AND TO EXPERIENCE LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP AND ACCEPTANCE AND COUNTLESS POSITIVE AND BEAUTIFUL THINGS THROUGH THE PAPER. THANKS FROM DEEP WITHIN MY  HEART TO EVERYONE THAT EVER HELPED CREATE A PAPER. THANKS TO YOU FOR READING AND KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE! CHEERS & NAMASTE, RUSS

THRILLERFEST 2009 At Austin’s Historic Seaholm Power Plant Saturday, October 24, 2009

FROM  ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE — “Last year, we had 881 zombies join us on the plaza at the Long Center to help set a World Record for the most people dancing Michael Jackson’s Thriller choreography at the same time and place. This year, Mexico City took that record from us with over 13,000 dancers!  We don’t expect to beat Mexico City’s 13,000 (we’re going to try), but we can help “Thrill the World” (www.thrilltheworld.com) take back the record of having the most people all over the world doing the Thriller dance at the exact same time!

For our timezone, that means Austin must start the dance on Saturday, October 24, at 8:00PM exactly.

To make it even more exciting, this year, the proceedings will take place at Austin’s historic Seaholm Power Plant.

A dance lesson for anyone who has not yet learned the dance will begin that day at 5:00PM.  All dancers will join the world-wide THRILLERFEST dance at 8:00pm sharp, then stay for the a special outdoor presentation of the wildly popular Michael Jackson Sing-Along!  A full scale dance party with props, lighting, and everything you’ll need to not stop until you get enough.

Due to the added expense of the venue and afterparty, participatation in this event will cost $15 admission.  Tickets may be purchased in advance on the Alamo Drafthouse website (www.originalalamo.com)

Because we want to make sure that Austin is the BEST performance in the world, there are also several other lessons happening before the big day. Those lessons are all 100% free, and you can choose to learn at either the Highball (1142 South Lamar Blvd) or BodyBusiness (2700 W Anderson Lane).

The schedule of Thriller dance lessons at The Highball is as follows:
Monday, October 12 – 7pm
Tuesday, October 13 – 7pm
Saturday, October 17 – 2pm
Sunday, October 18 – 2pm
Tuesday, October 20 – 7pm
Wednesday, October 21 – 7pm
Saturday, October 24 – 11am

Feel free to come out to just one lesson or come back to each and every one and keep rehearsing with us. All of the lessons will be absolutely free, but you should expect to have it down after one or two full lessons. Each lesson will last between two to three hours.

You can start learning up north if you join up with the class at BodyBusiness, which is on Anderson Lane facing the Alamo Village across the parking lot. Their schedule is as follows:
October 16th & 23rd @ 5:30pm
October 9th & 23rd @ 10:30am
You don’t need to be a member of the gym to participate, and you can sign up at the front desk or by calling 459-9424.

Please help spread the word.  Let’s show the World how to Thrill.

Cheers,

Brad Parrett
brad@originalalamo.com”

Darling New Neighbors—Rocket: Eclectic without being diluted and genre-mixing without getting lost, Darling New Neighbors create a sound with compositions that fall fast and loose playing along the soft-hard smash like The Pixies and lo-fi contemporaries, the Vivian Girls. Read the rest of this entry »

reposted from    examiner.com

There is much to be thankful for after day one of Austin City Limits 2009 edition. The Spring-like weather made outdoors at  ACL a pleasureable experience as opposed to previous years oppression. Some great performances were turned in by Medeski Martin and Wood, The Knux, Them Crooked Vultures, Kings of Leon and special guest, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam.

Medeski Martin and Wood actually played two sets on Friday. The first was part of the breakfast time, KGSR Live series held at Threadgills downtown during the festival. The short time format was not ideal for MMW as they tend improvise and play longer songs. The music was spectacular though, with John Medeski leading tight-knit threesome through two rollicking, jamming songs.If fans were not already awake with excitement at the first day of ACL, they were after MMW’s set. Read the rest of this entry »

I THINK THIS  BE SUNDAY PRE MJ PARTY
ANYONE KNOW?