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From The Mind Of Adi #48: David Garza’s Firsts
Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.
Today: David Garza’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired veteran musician David Garza. Catch Garza live in concert at Austin Music Foundation’s fundraiser on August 9th at El Sol Y La Luna (600 E. 6th St., 78701). Get your tickets for Hear & Now via FrontGate. Learn more about AMF here; check out their various programs here.
- 1st favorite song: “Happy Birthday To You.”
- 1st favorite musician or band: Trio Los Panchos / Stevie Wonder (tie).
- 1st vinyl purchased: Pat Benatar - Hell Is For Children.
- 1st album recorded on a cassette tape: Led Zeppelin - III.
- 1st cassette tape purchased: blank 90 minute Memorex to record Zeppelin III.
- 1st concert attended: Billy Squier & Fastway, Reunion Arena, Dallas, TX, Oct. 19th, 1984.
- 1st CD purchased: Beleza Tropical (VA) in 1991.
- 1st album downloaded: Neville Brothers - Yellow Moon
- 1st personal band: The Shadows (Irving, TX, 1984) -- played Stray Cats & The Clash covers at talent show -- got 4th place.
- 1st recording: “Mary Had A Little Lamb” -- age 3. My mom was the producer/engineer/A&R scout.
- 1st live performance: “De Colores” at a church reception -- duet with my mom on maracas & vocals -- age 10.
- 1st national (or international) tour: 1994 -- across the U.S.A. -- 35 gigs opening for Better Than Ezra -- "it was good woah woah oh oh" touring with that incredible band.
- 1st "something" I didn't ask you about: “What was the first video I ever loved on MTV?” -- Quiet Riot -- “Bang Your Head (Metal Health)”
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Past Firsts:
- Adi’s Firsts
- James Petralli’s (White Denim) Firsts
- Chris Rose’s (Car Stereo (Wars)) Firsts
- JP’s (Built By Snow) Firsts
- Lauren Larson’s (Ume) Firsts
- John Farmer’s (What Made Milwaukee Famous) Firsts
- Martín Perna’s (Ocote Soul Sounds) Firsts
- Adrian Quesada’s (Grupo Fantasma, Brownout!, Ocote Soul Sounds) Firsts
- Marcos Cabral and Jacques Renault’s (Runaway) Firsts
- Ben and Jeff Brown’s (No Show Ponies) Firsts
- Jeramy Neugent’s (Learning Secrets) Firsts
- James Moody’s (The Mohawk) Firsts
- Nancy Whang’s (LCD Soundsystem, The Juan MacLean) Firsts
- Jen Rea’s (Team Fabrication) Firsts
- Richard Henry’s Firsts
- Matt Ragland’s (Nelo) Firsts
- Shane Lawlor’s (Electric Touch) Firsts
- Graham Williams’ (Transmission Entertainment) Firsts
- Jaylinn Davidson’s (The Boxing Lesson) Firsts
- Daniel Ash’s (Love and Rockets) Firsts