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From The Mind Of Adi: Soundboard Episode Four: Chico Jones / Ohm Recording Studio
Tue Nov 8 2011 · Posted in Interviews, Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: Hard Stuff presents Eagle Claw [Red 7 / May 2011]
I am pleased to debut the first installment of Hard Stuff, a new series focusing on the metal, hardcore, and punk bands that grace the stage at the many fine rock ‘n’ roll establishments in town. The project is a collaboration between Austin Music Weekly, beloved venues like Red 7, Piggy, and myself. All of us firmly believe in the vitality of the aforementioned genres and feel these unsung heroes deserve to be noticed. After all, why should dance-pop get all the attention?
Without further ado, here’s Eagle Claw at Red 7 on May 24th.
Thu Jun 30 2011 · Posted in Music Videos, Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi: Soundboard Episode Two: Erik Wofford / Cacophony Recorders
Fri Apr 15 2011 · Posted in Interviews, Daily
From The Mind Of Adi: Soundboard Episode One: Danny Reisch / Good Danny’s
I am excited to debut the first episode of Soundboard, a new series where Shoot Good Media and I profile the plethora of talented producers in town. We caught up with Danny Reisch from Good Danny’s and Erik Wofford from Cacophony Recorders in February – enjoy our piece on Danny Reisch below; check back next week for our chat with Wofford at his beautiful studio in South-East Austin.
Fri Apr 8 2011 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi: Andrew Leeper’s Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: Andrew Leeper’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Andrew Leeper from Markov. Catch this exciting local band’s explosive post-punk concoctions tomorrow night at Red 7.
- 1st favorite song: My dad actually had a pretty good record collection but for some strange reason, the song I loved as a kid was “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers. I’d play it over and over and over. “You gotta know when to hold ‘em, Know when to fold ‘em, Know when to walk away, and Know when to run.” MenWhoLookLikeKennyRogers.com
- 1st favorite musician or band: In middle school, I discovered the Dead Milkmen. Some of their songs were funny but not in a novelty song way. They were kind of a gateway to the bands that all the older skate rats were into. A sense of humor was rare in the 80s punk/HC scene and I loved the way they didn’t take it too seriously. I wore out my copy of “Big Lizard in My Backyard” to the point and actually had to operate on my cassette with scotch tape.
Thu Mar 3 2011 · Posted in Events, Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi: Eva Mueller’s Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: Eva Mueller’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Eva Mueller from One Hundred Flowers and the Stem and Leaf collective. Catch One Hundred Flowers’ delightful indie-pop ditties this Saturday at whitesiren’s A Local Night For Local People shindig at The Ghost Room.
- 1st favorite song: I was lucky to have grown up with parents who liked good music and were always listening to their vinyls. I'm pretty sure that the first song that really made a lasting impact on me was The Moody Blues’ "Nights in White Satin" (I had a flare for the dramatics). I remember my mom always saying this was a real trip whenever it would come on the oldies station. Which is hilarious because I started watching Roseanne on Netflix recently (don't judge me!) and the 14 year old, Becky, gets drunk with her friend and puts this vinyl on and tells her friend the exact same thing about it being what her parents call a "trip". It was a total "LOL" moment.
Wed Mar 2 2011 · Posted in Events, Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi: Sabrina Ellis’ Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: Sabrina Ellis’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Sabrina Ellis from A Giant Dog. The local garage-rockers are featured in the second edition of Gerard Cosloy’s Casual Victim Pile compilation; catch ‘em live on the final evening of the three-night CSV II release party at Beerland this Saturday.
A Giant Dog by John Hook
- 1st favorite song: My first favorite song was "Volcano" by . It inspired me to gyrate at the tender age of five. So did Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?"
Tue Mar 1 2011 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi: Matt Bearden’s Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened
Today: Matt Bearden’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired local comedian Matt Bearden. Fresh off his hosting stint at Fashion Freakout 4, Bearden will assume the same duties at Misprint Magazine’s 5th Annual Beard & Moustache Competition this Saturday at The Mohawk.
Matt Bearden by Nash Cook
- 1st favorite song: "You Light Up My Life" by Debbie Boone.
- 1st favorite musician or band: I was really into Willie Nelson as a kid. Still am.
Wed Feb 16 2011 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi: Fun Fun Fun Fest Feature (November 2010 / Waterloo Park)
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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
- Blue Ribbon Barbecue Feature (8.25.10)
- Red River On The Rocks (8.28.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap
- ACL Fest Feature (October 2010 / Zilker Park)
Mon Jan 31 2011 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi: Nathan Christ’s Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: Nathan Christ’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Echotone director Nathan Christ. The documentary explores Austin’s ever-burgeoning music scene, bringing to light the various challenges musicians face in an oft-changing landscape. The concept for the film was hatched at an ATX Converge gathering in 2008, so it’s only fitting that the latest installment of the event (this Sunday at The Mohawk) serves as a release party for it. You’ll be able to catch quite a few of the artists featured in the documentary, including Sunset, The White White Lights, Dana Falconberry, and Machine, at the shindig -- RSVP here.
Echotone premieres in town at the Austin Film Festival on Saturday (at The Alamo Ritz at 1 p.m.); a second screening will take place at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum’s Texas Spirit Theater on Tuesday the 26th at 10 p.m.
- 1st favorite song: My dad tried to ween me onto Bob Dylan from a very early age. I have a foggy memory of the two of us listening to "Visions of Johanna" and "Idiot Wind." An 8-year old can't possibly understand what a failed, bitter marriage feels like, but "Idiot Wind" had an intensity I related to.
Tue Oct 19 2010 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi: ACL Fest Feature (October 2010 / Zilker Park)
Thu Oct 14 2010 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi: Daniel Perlaky’s Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: Daniel Perlaky’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Daniel Perlaky, the mastermind behind a whole host of enterprising local entities such as City On Fire, Indierect Records, and The Dark Agency. Currently, Perlaky is garnering deserved recognition for his work on Echotone, a documentary about the Austin music scene, produced by Reversal Films.
Perlaky is also the founder of the Art Disaster, a tremendous semi-annual shindig here in town. The latest installment of the event takes place at Beauty Bar on October 7th – RSVP via Do512 to get in for $3; check out flyer further below for the full lineup.
- 1st favorite song: In Eastern Bloc communist Hungary we had fewer options.... “Orinoco Flow” by Enya and something by Phil Collins.
- 1st favorite musician or band: Guns N' Roses and Creedence Clearwater Revival tied it.