Stumbling upon new stuff can be quite enjoying. After hearing an interview with George Hrab on a podcast, I knew I had to check out his podcast and music.
I finally checked it out a few days after he released a quick-and-dirty video for a fabulous song: Out of My Mind.
The music really reminds me of Thomas Dolby. Perhaps his shaven head doesn’t hurt that impression. But the thoughtfulness and the clean production quality moreso points that direction.
I’m sure I’ll come to enjoy the podcast in my regular rotation, and may have a few iTunes album purchases in my future.
Geologic Promo MP3
July 31st, 2008
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I saw many good friends and lots of great bands, and missed just as many good bands.
Here’s what I managed to see at the HPMA Showcase 2008: Flying Fish Sailors, The El Orbits, Umbrella Man, Katie Stuckey and the Swagger, The Tontons, Buxton, Los Skarnales, Blaggards, Bring Back the Guns, Thee Armada, Young Mammals, and Sideshow Tramps.
I only caught a song or two of a few of the bands. I really liked the Tontons; it was the first time I had heard or seen them. Thee Armada had an amazing ability to empty the room at the Venue - where the sign had been corrected: Three Armada.
I enjoyed hearing from a few guys in Pale that they enjoyed Miss Leslie a lot.
I noticed both Jay and Eric at many of the venues taking photos. And it seems Julie and Ginny were as well.
July 29th, 2008
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Once again the Houston Press Music Awards Showcase is taking over downtown on a Sunday. For only $10 (two for $15 if you buy early), you can enjoy 6 hours of music from 6-60 bands (depending on how hard you try).
And once again the Houston Press has shown an inability to produce a grid-like schedule for the festival-type lineup.
What is wrong with those people?! Venues across the top, timeline across the left. Humans have been doing it at least as long as they’ve been plugging in guitars, likely longer.
Despite this consistent inadequacy, you should attend this weekend’s event. I’ll be there.
Those that I’m familiar with?
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July 25th, 2008
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My Friday and Saturday were true to form of many past years, centering on South Congress and socialization more than music. Though there were some notable music acts, still. I’ll try to transcribe my notes soon.
I’m back in Houston, back to work, dealing with some wind damage, (cancelled plans for tonight), doing laundry, and tomorrow a Gogol Bordello show, not to mention three podcasts in the can that I need to edit.
So, following busy with busy.
March 18th, 2008
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Woo hoo!
This year you had to register for a lottery with your credit card with an Austin billing address. All wristbands are tied to a name, and you could only order two. South By Bob Noxious did the heavy lifting and I win.
I’d like to hear how many people signed up for wristbands, and if we got lucky or they successfully scared away all the people they were trying to. But I have a wristband with my name on it.
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:50:31 -0600
From: wristbands@sxsw.com
To: blog.shirl.com
Subject: SXSW Wristband Purchase Confirmation
Congratulations!
Bobnoxious's entry has been chosen to purchase SXSW Music Festival
Wristbands, and you were listed as his 2nd wristband recipient.
You will be able to pick up your wristband at the Austin Convention
Center in Exhibit Hall 4 located at 4th Street and Neches beginning
Sunday, March 9th at Noon. You may pick up your wristband any time
during the following operating hours:
Sunday, March 9 (12pm-8pm)
Monday, March 10 (9:30am-6pm)
Tuesday, March 11 (10am-8pm)
Wednesday, March 12 (10am-12 midnight)
Thursday, March 13 (9am-10pm)
Friday, March 14th (10 am to 9 pm)
Saturday, March 15th (11 am to 4 pm)
To pick up your wristband, you must present a government-issued photo ID
matching the recipient name provided in your entry. Each individual must
pick up his or her own wristband. You may not pick up a wristband for
another person. All wristbands are assigned by name, and are non-
transferable.
The wristband will be attached to your arm at time of pick up, and must
not be removed until the festival is over.
Please print this receipt and bring it with you when you pick up your
wristband.
Your acknowledgment Code is : NONEOFYOURDB
BONUS! By following the link below and filling out the wristband
survey, you will enter for a chance to have your wristband(s) upgraded
to a Music Badge! Make sure to enter your acknowledgment ID:
NONEOFYOURDB
http://secure.sxsw.com/phpESP/public/survey.php?name=wristband
If you have any questions, please e-mail wristbands@sxsw.com
Thank you,
SXSW
February 27th, 2008
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A lot of great songs on their list. A few I could do without. You can chase the link on the guitar and vote on the National Anthem of Texas (as anointed by Lone Star beer).
Boogie Back to Texas — Asleep at the Wheel
Miles and Miles of Texas — Asleep at the Wheel
Colors Are All the Same — Bill Pekar
San Antonio Rose — Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys
I’ve Been Everywhere (In Texas) — Brian Burns
Llano Estacado — Cooder Graw
Texas Time Travelin’ — Cory Morrow
That’s What I Like About Texas — Dale Watson
Way Down Texas Way — Dale Watson
Lone Star Blues — Delbert McClinton
Rolling Stone from Texas — Don Walser
Beautiful Texas Sunshine — Doug Sahm
Texas Me — Doug Sahm
Yellow Rose of Texas — Ernest Tubb
Waltz Across Texas — Ernest Tubb
Ay Te Dejo En San Antonio — Flaco Jimenez
London Homesick Blues — Gary P. Nunn
What I Like About Texas — Gary P. Nunn
I’m a Texan — Gary Stewart
Deep In the Heart of Texas — Gene Autry
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September 19th, 2007
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