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Fun Fun Fun Fest Update

• New artists added! The Apples in stereo, Todd Barry, Chris Hardwick, Andy Ritchie, Magnifico, Shane Mauss, Terp2it, Moshe Kasher, and Sean Patton -- check out all the profiles on the Fun Fest website.
• New activities added! Alamo Drafthouse’s Master Pancake Video Jukebox, live Tesla Coil show (by Arc Attack), the Austin Facial Hair Club Bearded Kissing Both, and more!
• Single day passes and student discounts are now available. Get your tickets today!
• Registration for the Scavenger Hunt (ie. the most fun you’ll probably have until the fest itself) is now open -- sign up here! We’ll be doing a video during the hunt too so you best be ready to go the distance!

Thu Sep 2 2010 · Posted in Events, Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: Justin Prater’s Firsts

Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.

Today: Justin Prater’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Justin Prater from The Authors. The band turned in a scintillating set of stirring guitar-rock at FTMOA’s Residency Series show #2. And now, armed with an impressive brand new full-length, they’re primed for further glory. Head down to The Mohawk this Thursday for the official Get Haunted release party.

• 1st favorite song: "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John. I was six years old, give me a break.
  
  
  
  
• 1st favorite musician or band: The Beach Boys. When I was a kid my parents were pretty strict on what music my sister and I could listen to. The Beach Boys were in their collection and I remember it being one of the first bands I really got into.
  
  

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Tue Aug 31 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: News & Stuff

Interpol Rules

Interpol’s new album is set for release on September 7th and the ensuing tour includes a stop in Austin on October 28th. Next Thursday (September 9th), The Mohawk hosts a special Interpol edition of Austinist Indieroke where you’ll have opportunities to win a vinyl copy of the new record or complimentary tickets to the N.Y. band’s show at Stubb’s next month. Should you turn in one of the top renditions of classic Interpol tunes like “Obstacle 1,” “PDA,” and “Slow Hands” during the course of the evening, that is. In the interim, enjoy the videos for the two new singles “Lights” and “Barricade” below.

Mon Aug 30 2010 · Posted in Events, Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: Blue Ribbon Barbecue Feature (8.25.10)

From The Mind Of Adi Video Series Archive:
• From The Mind Of Adi Residency Series Video Preview (2010)
• A chat with Birds Barbershop owner Michael Portman (2.27.10 / Birds Barbershop S. Congress Ave. location)
• Residency Series kickoff (3.3.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap
• Residency Series show #2 (3.31.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap
• Residency Series show #3 (4.14.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap
• Residency Series show #4 (4.28.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap
• Your Mom’s Burger Bar Feature (5.1.10)
• Residency Series show #5 (5.12.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap
• Pachanga Latino Music Festival Feature (5.22.10 / Fiesta Gardens)
• Residency Series show #6 (5.26.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap
• Residency Series show #7 (6.9.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap
• Residency Series show #8 (6.23.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap

Mon Aug 30 2010 · Posted in Live Sessions, Interviews

Two Girls In Town: Knuckle Rumbler’s 7th St. Shindig (by Ashley Cass & Rachel Donnan)

Tuesday night was one of those evenings which made us remember why we love Austin. With an ACL taping for The Roots and John Legend, Chromeo at Stubb's, Holy Ghost! at (Stubb’s) and Malverde, there was more quality live entertainment on one weekday night than most cities see on a weekend. While we didn’t make our way to any of the above mentioned, we did hit up the Knuckle Rumbler’s 7th street block-party. With side by side dance parties at Red 7 and Beauty Bar, seventh was where it was at… on this particular Tuesday Boozeday.

The Zoo, an afterparty for the Chromeo show held at the Beauty Bar, featured DJ sets by locals Hoodie Allen, Premode and Brooklyn based Sammy Bananas .

Vanessa Gonzales, known for her blog Sailor Legs and promo work with spiced rum Sailor Jerry’s (one, you’re done.. particularly at The Side Bar) began her evening at Beauty Bar with an intention to continue on to Red 7 and see Questlove (drummer for The Roots) on the 1’s and 2’s.

“Prepmode is probably one of the best DJs in this city, all of his mixes are really clean, he’s one of few DJs that I’ve never heard train wreck a mix. He’s skilled and his track listings are amazing. After this, I’m heading down the block to see Questlove. He is one of the sickest guys in the game. You think hip-hop drummers, you think Questlove…that’s just it,” said Gonzales. “His vinyl collection must be amazing. First time I saw The Roots play, I feel in love. It was like 100 f-cking degrees outside at Zilker but it still remains one of the best sets I’ve seen at ACL.”

Sammy Bananas on the decks at Beauty Bar.

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Fri Aug 27 2010 · Posted in Reviews