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From The Mind Of Adi #92: Russell Karloff’s Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: Russell Karloff’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Russell Karloff from local shoegaze band She Sir. Enjoy She Sir’s dream-pop this evening at the From The Mind Of Adi residency kick-off at The Mohawk, and again on March 31st at the second installment of the series. She Sir released the Yens 7" last month -- purchase it via Tonevendor, CDBaby, Amazon, or iTunes. You can also pick it up at either Waterloo Records or End of an Ear.
Wed Mar 3 2010 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi #90: What Next?
From The Mind Of Adi Residency Series Video Preview
From The Mind Of Adi kicks off its residency series on March 3rd at The Mohawk. Enjoy the video preview above and scope out FTMOA #88 for more details!
Fri Feb 19 2010 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi #89: Ryan Cano’s Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: Ryan Cano’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Ryan Cano, owner of The Loyalty Firm,
a management and publicity company based right here in Austin. TLF’s
roster currently includes two extremely talented local bands, The Boxing Lesson and My Education -- catch the former at Stubb’s (Inside) tonight and check out the latter on Saturday at Emo’s (Outside).
1st favorite song: I remember music always being around but I
don’t think I started formulating favorites until I was maybe 3 years
old. I remember loving Michael Jackson a bunch. "Beat it" may have been my first favorite song. But I also remember loving Duran Duran's “Rio” and “Hungry Like The Wolf” shortly after.
Wed Feb 17 2010 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi #85: What Next?
From The Mind Of Adi Residency Series set to launch in March; original video content coming soon!
I am pleased to announce that From The Mind Of Adi will kick-off its residency series at The Mohawk on March 3rd with a trio of talented local acts. Doors open at 6 p.m. with Persian Wars first up at 7, Spoiled Royals at 8, and She Sir at 9. She Sir will also headline the second show on March 31st.
I encourage you to connect to FTMOA via Facebook for news and updates.
I have also secured uLOVEi, a video production company, as a partner for the blog and the residency series. We’ll be bringing you recaps of many, many choice events around town going forward.
Stay tuned for more information on these events!
She Sir by John Pesina:
"Drunken Hearted Woman" - Spoiled Royals (Directed by Jon Flynn)
Persian Wars:
Thu Jan 21 2010 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi #84: Dave Dart’s Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: Dave Dart’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Dave Dart, founder and executive director of Dart Music International. The local entity hosts artists from all over the world regularly in town and its annual International Night during SXSW has featured bands from Argentina, India, Iran, New Zealand, South Africa, and many, many other countries. Head over to the the official website and check out the full list of past events and a roster of the bands DMI is currently working with. On Tuesday, January 19th, DMI presents Backstage Pass To The World -- learn more about this unique event here.
1st favorite song: "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond. I was young, it was on the radio...
Thu Jan 14 2010 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi #83: Christian Bland’s Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: Christian Bland’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Christian Bland, prolific local musician and purveyor of all things psychedelic. Besides being a member of brilliant acts such as The Black Angels, The Viet Minh, and Christian Bland & The Revelators, Bland is also one of the founders of the emerging annual gathering known as Austin Psych Fest. If you didn’t make it to last year’s edition, pick up the brand new Austin Psych Fest 2 DVD to see what you missed; catch Bland and the Revelators at The Mohawk tomorrow night for free.
1st favorite song: “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)” - The Beatles.
Thu Jan 7 2010 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi #82: Black Joe Lewis’ Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: Black Joe Lewis’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Austin’s favorite soul man Black Joe Lewis. Usher in 2010 with a hearty sampling of funk and R&B, and of course, plenty of soul -- get your tickets here and spend New Year’s Eve at Stubb’s with Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears.
1st favorite musician or band: Geto Boys.
Wed Dec 30 2009 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi #80: Aasim Syed’s Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: Aasim Syed’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired local photographer, regular event planner, and all-around badass Aasim Syed. Syed has put together stellar shindigs such as this past August’s aptly named Aasim Birthday Party and last year’s equally appropriately titled Aasim Holiday Party. The latest installment of the Holiday Party takes place this Saturday at United States Art Authority, next to Spider House, and features legendary Austin bands like Windsor For The Derby and …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, along with current favorites such as The Black.
1st favorite song: Pointer Sisters’ “Pinball Number Count” from Sesame Street.
Thu Dec 17 2009 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi #79: JG Wilkes’ Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: JG Wilkes’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Jonnie Wilkes (a.k.a. JG Wilkes), one half of the Scottish duo that goes by the moniker Optimo Espacio. Optimo Espacio is actually a club night, started by Wilkes and Keith McIvor (a.k.a. DJ Twitch) in 1997 at The Sub Club in Glasgow, Scotland. The two have built quite a reputation for the
event, hosting many relevant touring acts such as LCD Soundsystem and
Franz Ferdinand while also nurturing a vibrant local scene.
Unsurprisingly, Wilkes and McIvor are the resident DJs at their
shindigs but they do hit the road from time to time -- this Thursday, Learning Secrets is bringing Optimo Espacio to Austin -- RSVP here for $3 admission into the inevitable dance party at Beauty Bar.
- 1st favorite song: “My Aunt Jane” (Irish Traditional), sung by my mother.
- 1st favorite musician or band: The Bay City Rollers (sadly the tartan bell-bottom trousers got banned at school).
Wed Dec 9 2009 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi #77: General Admission (The Boxing Lesson)
General Admission: This week, we present our interview with The Boxing Lesson at Auditorium Shores from July 18th. The local band discusses the early days, drummer Jake Mitchell’s legal issues, and their brilliant videos. Jaylinn Davidson shared her Firsts earlier this year as well -- check ‘em out via FTMOA #46.
Part One:
Thu Nov 26 2009 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi #76: Erin Mikulenka’s Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: Erin Mikulenka’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired fashion designer extraordinaire Erin Mikulenka. Erin and Jen Rea, a.k.a. Team Fabrication, present the latest installment of Fabrication 7 this Saturday night at The Mohawk. The lovely Team Fab ladies have invited me to host the event so you’ll get to enjoy my cordial banter but much, much more importantly, you can check out their wonderful new collection.
- 1st favorite song: “Legs” - ZZ Top. I wanted to be those girls in the video TCBing at the shoe store! Actually I think the video made me like the song more.
Thu Nov 19 2009 · Posted in Interviews
From The Mind Of Adi #72: Candice Jones’ Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest (Aftershow) Edition!
Today: Candice Jones’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Candice Jones from Georgia’s The Coathangers. Check out the band’s exhilarating post-punk concoctions at The Mohawk on Saturday, November 7th, after enjoying a full day of music at Fun Fest '09 that is!
1st favorite song: “Please Mr. Postman” - The Marvelettes.