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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: Glynn Wedgewood’s Firsts

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

Today: Glynn Wedgewood’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Glynn Wedgewood, previously with IV Thieves, and currently spearheading STEREO IS A LIE. Get a taste of the latter’s sizzling rock tunes at the River River on the Rocks extravaganza at The Mohawk this Saturday. The much anticipated debut full-length from STEREO IS A LIE is due later this year.



1st favorite musician or band: Probably Queen as it goes. I say that because Queen's Greatest Hits was constantly in the tape player of the car when I was a kid and I loved hearing every song on that album, especially on those long trips to Blackpool.

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Mon Aug 23 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: William Glosup’s Firsts

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

Today: William Glosup’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired William Glosup from The Bubbles. Catch the local band’s undeniable pop melodies at the The Mohawk this Thursday; pick up their stellar new record Daydreaming In Technicolor to boot.


1st favorite song: When I was growing up, my parents played a lot of Paul Simon in the house, and I really loved the song “Kodachrome.”

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Tue Aug 17 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: George Irwin’s Firsts

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

Today: George Irwin’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired George Irwin from The Georgian Company. Irwin formed the band in early 2008 from the ashes of his previous project Just Guns. You may have caught The Georgian Company’s stellar set at FTMOA’s Residency Series show #3. If you missed that performance, fret not, for you’ll get another chance to enjoy the band’s country-pop melodies at the Maker’s Mark Red River On The Rocks shindig on Saturday, August 28th at The Mohawk (Tickets).

1st favorite song: Before I started to explore music, I grew up listening to a weird mix of Motown (The Supremes, The Temptations), folk (Simon & Garfunkel, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce), country-rock (CSNY, the Eagles) and whatever came on the oldies station.

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Fri Aug 6 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: 2010 Fun Fun Fun Fest Complete Lineup Announced



The complete lineup for this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest has been announced -- check it out on the official website. And enjoy clips from (previously unannounced) marquee acts such as MGMT, Bad Religion, DEVO, GWAR, Designer Drugs, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Mastodon, and A-Trak below. Get your tickets here!







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Wed Aug 4 2010 · Posted in Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?

From The Mind Of Adi’s First Friday Frolic – August 6th @ Club de Ville

As mentioned previously, the FTMOA show series is moving over to Club de Ville and transforming into a shindig that occurs on the first Friday of the month (currently scheduled for August, September, and October). Doors open at 5 p.m. for First Friday Frolic’s kickoff show on August 6th. I recommend getting there nice ‘n’ early as Austin Daily Press will have some delicious sandwich snacks waiting for you. The beloved Red River St. cart participated in a Food Network contest recently -- The Great Food Truck Race debuts August 15th. You’ll also get to enjoy some wonderfully refreshing beverages courtesy of Waialua Soda Works. As for the music, one of my favorite new bands in town, Burgess Meredith perform at 6 p.m., and the always amazing Ovenbirds headline at 7 p.m.; DJ sets by uLOVEi throughout the course of the evening as well.

A special thanks to the FTMOA event sponsors and supporters -- Austinist, uLOVEi, Giant Noise, KVRX 91.7 FM, Red River Noise and Waialua Soda Works.

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Fri Jul 30 2010 · Posted in Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: Fun Fun Fun Fest 2010 Lineup Leaks Part Three





High On Fire, Dwarves, RJD2, The Hold Steady

High On Fire, Dwarves, RJD2, and The Hold Steady will all perform at the 2010 Fun Fun Fun Fest. Enjoy a clip from each artist below; head over to the official Fun Fest website to check out yet another epic video pertaining to today’s announcement.







Thu Jul 29 2010 · Posted in Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: Fun Fun Fun Fest 2010 Lineup Leaks Part Two



Snapcase, Dirty Projectors, Cap’n Jazz, Yelle, The Gories

The next set of acts performing at this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest have been announced! Check out a choice YouTube clip of each artist below and head on over to the Fun Fest website to watch yet another hilarious video pertaining to this release.









Thu Jul 22 2010 · Posted in Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: Laurie Gallardo’s Firsts

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

Today: Laurie Gallardo’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired KUT 90.5 FM legend Laurie Gallardo. This amazing lady hosts KUT favorites like Austin Music Minute and Laurie’s Town, and also produces Texas Music Matters. Wish her Happy Birthday at The Mohawk this Saturday; enjoy performances by STEREO IS A LIE, The Midgetmen, and whole host of other talented bands to boot. Fête d'Lorenza is presented by whitesiren -- head over to Do512 for more details and get your tickets via FrontGate. Or scope out the fabulous poster by James Brown (Left Brain Creativ) further below for the full lineup.



  • 1st favorite song: "Pop Musik" by M.


  • 1st favorite musician or band: The Police.


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Mon Jul 19 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: Fun Fun Fun Fest 2010 Lineup Leaks





Suicidal Tendencies, Slick Rick, and Best Coast

The complete Fun Fun Fun Fest won’t be released till next month (it will be well worth the wait!), but for the next few weeks, starting today, we’re leaking three bands each Friday. The fifth edition of Fun Fest will take place at Waterloo Park this November.

I am really stoked that Suicidal Tendencies are coming! My grandma unwittingly gave me Lights…Camera…Revolution! for my birthday in 1991. (She entrusted my cousin to buy me a couple of cassettes of my choice for my birthday that year -- I picked ST and Anthrax’ Among The Living…if only she knew!) I used to love that album all through the early ‘90s (and beyond) so I am naturally thrilled to have a chance to catch them live in concert. And of course, I’m pretty excited that legendary rapper Slick Rick and one of my favorite new bands Best Coast are on the bill as well!

Head over to the Fun Fest website to watch a hilarious video pertaining to this breaking news.





Fri Jul 16 2010 · Posted in Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: Your Mom’s Burger Bar Feature (5.1.10)

From The Mind Of Adi: Your Mom’s Burger Bar Feature (5.1.10)



Tue Jul 13 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series show #8 (6.23.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series show #8 (6.23.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap


Thu Jul 8 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series show #7 (6.9.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series show #7 (6.9.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap


Wed Jul 7 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series show #6 (5.26.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series show #6 (5.26.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap


Tue Jul 6 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?

Pixel Pop: A Fusion of Art, Fashion and Music -- Friday, July 16th @ The Mohawk

A couple of months ago, From The Mind Of Adi, Electric Promotions, and Team Fabrication decided to put on their thinking caps and come up with a cohesive shindig that combines their biggest passions. Pixel Pop, scheduled to take place on Friday, July 16th at The Mohawk, is the result of those brainstorming sessions. We're excited to present this original event that brings together the wonderful worlds of art, fashion, and music. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. and cover charge is set at $5 ($7 for minors).


Team Fab's Jen Rea and Erin Mikulenko are set to present a comic book inspired fashion collection, and local illustrator Chad Townsend will offer up an original art display at the event. Additionally, Jeannine Schafer and other Austin artists will be sketching on site as well. As for the music, outside, Candi and The Strangers and The Happen-Ins will entertain the masses, while later, inside, The Bubbles will bring down the curtain. Plus, DJ sets by uLOVEi throughout the course of the evening so bring those dancing shoes. And naturally, we’d love for you to treasure this evening’s memories forever. We’ve procured the services of not one, but two of our fabulous photog friends. Be sure to stop by both Annie Ray’s and Trevor Ray Thompson’s comic book themed photo-booths for a choice picture, or four.


Portions of the proceeds from the door will benefit HAAM, a local entity that ensures all musicians in town have access to affordable healthcare.


Finally, a big thank you to all our sponsors -- Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Graham’s Texas Tea, Yelp, Birds Barbershop, Blue Note Bakery, Sirens Salon, Dynamic Reprographics, The WonderCraft, Sublime Stitching, 302 Designs, Jinxedaposed Clothing, Austin Aztex FC, TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, and Austin Visual Arts Association.

Mon Jun 28 2010 · Posted in Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?

From The Mind Of Adi Residency Series Show #8 -- Wednesday, June 23rd @ The Mohawk

Join me this Wednesday at The Mohawk for the final show of the Residency Series in its current format. Beginning in August, the series moves over to Club de Ville and will take place on the first Friday of each month -- complete details coming soon (a tentative scheduled can be viewed below). For now though, come down to the 'hawk tomorrow evening to have a birthday drink with me. Enjoy tacos from Cedar Door, refreshments from Waialua Soda Works, cupcakes from Peaches Maggee, another stellar art show courtesy of Deep In The Art Of Texas, and of course, three great bands. Shallows A.D. kick things off this evening at 7 p.m., Tow The Line (members of Visitors, Recover) is on second at 8 p.m., and The Frontier Brothers take the stage at 9 p.m. to close out FTMOA’s Spring 2010 Residency Series.

6 p.m. -- Doors open / Food From Cedar Door / Beverages From Waialua Soda Works / Cupcakes from Peaches Maggee / Art show by Deep In The Art Of Texas

7 p.m. -- Shallows A.D.

8 p.m. -- Tow The Line

9 p.m. -- The Frontier Brothers

A special thanks to the FTMOA Residency Series sponsors -- Austinist, uLOVEi, 512 Unscripted, KVRX 91.7 FM, and Red River Noise.

 

 

Tue Jun 22 2010 · Posted in Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: Audrie San Miguel’s Firsts

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

Today: Audrie San Miguel’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Prototype Vintage Design owner Audrie San Miguel. Prototype celebrates the expansion of its men’s collection tonight -- the Proto-Man Launch Party starts at 7 p.m. at the flagship location on South Congress Ave. Come on down and check out all the hot ladies fashion wears and wares on sale at the store, while enjoying DJ sets by Learning Secrets and a beer or two; check out the men’s items at the second location down the street right after.


  • 1st favorite song: "Let The Good Times Roll" by The Cars. Ric Ocasek was my first crush.


  • 1st favorite musician or band: The B-52's. Fred Schneider JUST came in to Prototype (May 18th)...yes, I dorked out. Wild Planet is the soundtrack to my early childhood.

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Thu Jun 10 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?

From The Mind Of Adi Residency Series Show #7 -- Wednesday, June 9th @ The Mohawk

Join me this Wednesday at The Mohawk for the Residency Series’ penultimate show. Yes, after the two June dates, the event is shifting gears just a tad. The shindig is moving next door to the cozy confines of Club de Ville and will take place on the first Friday of each month, beginning in August. First Friday Frolic officially kicks off on August 6th -- doors at 5 p.m., bands at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., and DJ sets before, in-between, and after. More on that soon, but for now, make your way to the 'hawk for another installment of the Residency Series this Wednesday. Enjoy performances by The Frontier Brothers, Seaholm Electric, and Invisible Inks, scrumptious snacks from Frank, and the consistently amazing art show put on by Deep in the Art of Texas. And that’s not all! I’ll be giving away two pairs of free tickets to Austin Aztex’ match on June 12th at House Park. Come on down and share your favorite World Cup memory with me for a chance to win!

6 p.m. -- Doors open / Food From Frank / Art show by Deep In The Art Of Texas 7 p.m. -- Invisible Inks 8 p.m. -- Seaholm Electric 9 p.m. -- The Frontier Brothers

A special thanks to the FTMOA Residency Series sponsors -- Austinist, uLOVEi, 512 Unscripted, KVRX 91.7 FM, and Red River Noise.




Tue Jun 8 2010 · Posted in Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: Pachanga Latino Music Festival Feature (5.22.10 / Fiesta Gardens)


Wed Jun 2 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: Mike Hernandez’ Firsts

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

Today: Mike Hernandez’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired local blog The Peen Scene’s founder and editor Mike Hernandez. Join Mike Peen and The Peen Scene this Sunday at Barbarella and End Bar//Biker Gallery for a massive birthday celebration in honor of Jenifer DeVito (Mike’s wife, the photographer for the blog, and a.k.a. Jen Peen) -- full details here.




1st favorite song: Tough one. Not necessarily because of the numerous songs that I grew up loving, but because I also grew up loving weed. My short term memory probably peaked around age five. However, I'm gonna say it was probably "Empty Garden" by Elton John. Yes, my ex-marine dad is responsible for my love of old Elton John.

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Fri May 28 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?

From The Mind Of Adi Residency Series Show #6 -- Wednesday, May 26th @ The Mohawk

6 p.m. -- Doors open / Food From Woodland / Art show by Deep In The Art Of Texas
7 p.m. -- The Ashes
8 p.m. -- Beautiful Supermachines
9 p.m. -- The Hi-Tones

A special thanks to the FTMOA Residency Series sponsors -- Austinist, uLOVEi, 512 Unscripted, and KVRX 91.7 FM.

 

Mon May 24 2010 · Posted in Posters

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series show #5 (5.12.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap

Fri May 21 2010 · Posted in Music Videos

From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?

From The Mind Of Adi Residency Series Show #5 -- Wednesday, May 12th @ The Mohawk

We’re halfway into From The Mind Of Adi’s Spring 2010 Residency Series at The Mohawk, and so far, we’ve enjoyed many stellar local bands, tons of brilliant art, and a considerable amount of amazing food. Four more shows to go so plenty of good times still await. I am pleased to announce that Woodland is on board for May and will be supplying some delicious snacks at the two shows this month. This Wednesday, the folks from Pachanga Latino Music Festival and Giant Noise will give away two pairs of general admission tickets and one pair of V.I.P. tickets to Pachanga at Fiesta Gardens (May 21st and 22nd) during the course of the evening. We’ll also be chatting on camera with Pachanga producers Rich Garza and Alex Vallejo. And Deep In The Art Of Texas is back with another art show upstairs.

As for the music, The White Hotel will be on first at 7 p.m., Royal Forest (formerly Loxsly) is next up at 8 p.m., and The Hi-Tones headline at 9 p.m. This evening is the tour kickoff for The Hi-Tones’ month long jaunt; they will be performing in Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan, before returning to Texas to play the May 26th FTMOA residency show. Finally, a big thank you to Austinist, uLOVEi, 512 Unscripted, and KVRX 91.7 FM for their continued support for the FTMOA residency series.

Mon May 10 2010 · Posted in Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: Marc Perlman’s Firsts

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

Today: Marc Perlman’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Marc Perlman from The Midgetmen. The local band celebrates eight years of boisterous pop-punk at The Mohawk this Saturday; doors for The Midgetmen’s 8th Anniversorry open at 8pm. Perlman was kind enough to offer up a little prelude to his responses – “Since rock and roll is a young man's game, all these questions (along with my rapidly greying temples) are going to expose me as an old man. For the mathematically adept, our eight year anniversorry marks the fact that I've spent 25% of my life in the goddamned Midgetmen. On the other hand, I'm still the youngest member of The Midgetmen so I guess I won't complain too much."



1st favorite song: Somewhere along the line, at around 6th grade, “Wipe Out” (The Surfaris) became the best song I'd ever heard. I have no clue why though. Before that, I was strictly obsessed with “Beat It” (Michael Jackson) for five or more years.



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Thu May 6 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series show #4 (4.28.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap



Tue May 4 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: Who is Guerilla Suit?

From The Mind Of Adi: Who is Guerilla Suit?



Guerilla Suit launched last night with a spectacular shindig at RED’S Porch, complete with magnificent Gorilla koozies, and astute discussions between some of the best minds in town. Learn more about this exciting new local entity, a brainchild of James Moody and Kevin Whitley, via their website and the sweet video below (produced by John-Paul Garrigues a.k.a. Piggy).


Fri Apr 30 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?

From The Mind Of Adi Residency Series Show #4 -- Wednesday, April 28th @ The Mohawk

From The Mind Of Adi’s residency series continues this evening at The Mohawk (doors at 6pm). The blood-themed English Teeth performance on the 14th was nothing short of epic; tonight, the band will be fueled by fire and I’m expecting another spectacular set. Missions, a talented trio comprised of Josh Mills (Clap!Clap!), Markus Diffee (DJ Markus with a K), and Amber Zook, precede the Teef at 8pm, and the rascals known as the C-Tezz All Stars get things going at 7pm. Like last time, Deep In The Art Of Texas presents an art show on the top deck (lighting provided by Midnight Lighting) -- be sure to walk upstairs to check out the wares on display from a whole slew of talented local artists.  Frank will also be set up on the patio with plenty of tasty treats.  uLOVEi will be on hand to document all the revelry as always, and I’m pleased to announce that KVRX 91.7 FM has joined in as a sponsor of the FTMOA residency series. And a special thanks to my beloved Austinist and 512 Unscripted for their continued support.

Be sure to connect to FTMOA via Facebook for news and updates.

Wed Apr 28 2010 · Posted in Posters

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series show #3 (4.14.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series show #3 (4.14.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap

Fri Apr 23 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series Show #3 + Austinist Indieroke (4.14.10)—Photo Recap

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series Show #3 + Austinist Indieroke (4.14.10 / The Mohawk) -- Photo Recap

schedule



with my fiancée Natasha Taylor



With the FTMOA team -- Will Mills (Giant Noise, Austinist) & Miguel Angel (uLOVEi)

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Tue Apr 20 2010 · Posted in Photo Galleries

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series Show #2 (3.31.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series Show #2 (3.31.10 / The Mohawk) -- Video Recap

 

 

Mon Apr 19 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: Erika Wennerstrom’s Firsts

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

Today: Erika Wennerstrom’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Heartless Bastards’ Erika Wennerstrom. Enjoy Heartless Bastards’ gritty blues-rock this Saturday at Antone’s.




1st favorite song: I was pretty into "What a Feeling" the Flashdance theme song (by Irene Cara). I can't remember if it was my 1st, but close enough.

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Thu Apr 15 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series Kickoff (3.3.10 / The Mohawk)—Video Recap

From The Mind Of Adi: Residency Series Kickoff (3.3.10 / The Mohawk) -- Video Recap


Wed Apr 14 2010 · Posted in Live Sessions

From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?

From The Mind Of Adi Residency Series Show #3 -- Wednesday, April 14th

From The Mind Of Adi’s residency series rolls on this Wednesday at The Mohawk. English Teeth headline (9 p.m.) with support from The Georgian Company (8 p.m.) and Followed By Static (7 p.m.). There will be an art display upstairs courtesy of Deep In The Art Of Texas and free food from our friends at Frank. And stick around after the show because Austinist Indieroke takes over the 'hawk at 10 p.m.

Be sure to connect to FTMOA via Facebook for news and updates.



Mon Apr 12 2010 · Posted in

From The Mind Of Adi #100: Residency Series Show #2 (3.31.10 / The Mohawk)—Photo Recap

 

From The Mind Of Adi #100: Residency Series Show #2 (3.31.10) -- Photo Recap

Schedule



with my fiancée Natasha Taylor

 

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Thu Apr 8 2010 · Posted in Photo Galleries

From The Mind Of Adi #99: Megadeth @ Stubb’s (3.26.10)

 

Check out my review of the massive Megadeth show last Friday at Stubb’s via Standard Time, and enjoy my many, many photographs of the legendary metal band, plus openers Exodus and Testament (both also legendary, I suppose), below.

Exodus



Exodus

 

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Thu Apr 1 2010 · Posted in Photo Galleries

From The Mind Of Adi #98: Ashley Cass’ Firsts

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

Today: Ashley Cass’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Ashley Cass, Social Media & Event Coordinator at Birds Barbershop. The local entity has been a staunch supporter of the FTMOA residency series at The Mohawk this month, generously providing a keg of Lone Star Beer at the kickoff show on March 3rd, and will be doing so again tonight at the second installment of the series. Check out FTMOA’s interview with Birds’ owner Michael Portman via FTMOA #97 and come on down to the 'hawk this evening to enjoy some delicious pizza courtesy of Home Slice, Dániel Perlaky’s (City on Fire) exceptional poster art, and of course, complimentary Lone Star. She Sir headline once again at 9 p.m.; White Dress kick things off at 7 p.m. and The Authors perform at 8 p.m. See you there!



  • 1st favorite song: “Little Darling” by The Diamonds, best of 1957 bro.

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Wed Mar 31 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi #97: A chat with Birds Barbershop owner Michael Portman (2.27.10)

From The Mind Of Adi #97: A chat with Birds Barbershop owner Michael Portman (2.27.10 / Birds Barbershop S. Congress Ave. location)

 

FTMOA caught up with Birds Barbershop owner Michael Portman last month at the entity’s South Congress location -- check out the interview below:

Mon Mar 29 2010 · Posted in Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi #96: SXSW Week—March 19th-20th Photo Recap

From The Mind Of Adi #96: SXSW Week -- March 19th-20th Photo Recap

with Chris Rose (DJ Car Stereo (Wars)) & Jacqueline Thompson, The Onion & The A.V. Club present March Into Softness 2010 @ The Mohawk, 3.19



The Wooden Birds, The Onion & The A.V. Club present March Into Softness 2010 @ The Mohawk, 3.19

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Thu Mar 25 2010 · Posted in Photo Galleries

From The Mind Of Adi #95: SXSW Week—March 16th-18th Photo Recap

From The Mind Of Adi #95: SXSW Week -- March 16th-18th Photo Recap

with Gill Zulauf (NXNE), From The Mind Of Adi & Couch Professor Entertainment present @ Chupacabra Cantina, 3.16



with Matt Latola (BreakThru Radio), Lottie Leymarie (BreakThruRadio), & Phil Nguyen (BreakThruRadio), From The Mind Of Adi & Couch Professor Entertainment present @ Chupacabra Cantina, 3.16

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Wed Mar 24 2010 · Posted in Photo Galleries

From The Mind Of Adi #94: SXSW Week—March 12th-15th Photo Recap

 

From The Mind Of Adi #94: SXSW Week -- March 12th-15th Photo Recap

  The Black Angels @ IFC Crossroads House, 3.12



VISIONS @ The Mohawk, 3.12

 

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Tue Mar 23 2010 · Posted in Photo Galleries

From The Mind Of Adi #93: Residency Series Kickoff (3.3.10 / The Mohawk)—Photo Recap

 
From The Mind Of Adi #93: Residency Series Kickoff (3.3.10 / The Mohawk) -- Photo Recap

with video blog co-host Will Mills (Austinist, Giant Noise)



enjoying treats from Frank with Will Mills and Claudia Blanchette (Giant Noise)



with my fiancée Natasha Taylor



Persian Wars



Persian Wars



with the FTMOA crew



Spoiled Royals with special guest Miss Ruby Joule



Spoiled Royals with special guest Miss Ruby Joule



with Daniel Northcutt (Frank) and Brendan Hannah (Transmission Entertainment)



with Miss Ruby Joule, Brandon Elizondo (Spoiled Royals), and Nichole Bennett (91.7 FM KVRX)



She Sir



She Sir



with Craig True (Austinist) and Oscar Sotuyo



with Meghan McGough Jones and Deborah Toodle (512 Unscripted)

Thu Mar 11 2010 · Posted in Photo Galleries

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.




  • 1st favorite musician or band: Weezer.

       

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    Wed Mar 3 2010 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #91: What Next?

    From The Mind Of Adi Party on March 16th

    So we all know about that festival in town in mid-March every year. Five nights of amazing, “official” live music. And ten days of unofficial, irrepressible revelry. Not too shabby at all.  65daysofstatic, The Strange Boys, Sixteen Deluxe, High On Fire, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Frightened Rabbit, The Walkmen, Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, Spoon, The Coathangers (to name a few) are all scheduled to perform at official SXSW showcases. And that’s just on Wednesday. Check out the full listings by day on SX’s site -- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

    Of course, there are tons of unofficial events -- I am compiling this massive list on Austinist. From The Mind Of Adi’s party will take place at Chupacabra Cantina on the 16th. I have teamed up with Couch Professor Entertainment for this shindig -- RSVP on Do512 to get in for free. The outside stage will feature live sets by Peter and the Wolf, Frank Smith, Booher and the Turkeys, The Frontier Brothers, Harper Blynn, and Blind Tactic, while DJ Car Stereo (Wars), DJ Gmau, DJ Czech One, and Adam Warped pilot the beats inside all night long. Hope to see you there!

    Thu Feb 25 2010 · Posted in Posters

    From The Mind Of Adi #90: What Next? From The Mind Of Adi Residency Series Video Preview (2010)

    From The Mind Of Adi Residency Series Video Preview (2010)



    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 #87: What Next?

    Adi-Fest 2 ½ this Friday at Beauty Bar!


    Join me this Friday at Beauty Bar for Adi-Fest 2 ½. I have teamed up with local entity Knuckle Rumbler for this shindig. The wonderful folks at KR actually put on the first Adi Fest two years; last year’s Adi-Fest II ended up being quite a memorable birthday party, complete with kebabs at 1 a.m. and a lost tooth at 1:45 a.m. Austin’s beloved Queen cover band Magnifico, ZZ Top tribute act Cheap Sunglasses and Jimi Hendrix devotees the Stonefree Experience Band will all perform at the 2 ½ edition this Friday. Alison Narro will be there to capture all the shenanigans -- fútbol and tennis shirts are encouraged. Birds Barbershop has also partnered with us on this event so come early for some complimentary beverages, and don’t forget to RSVP on Do512 for $5 entry.







    Wed Feb 3 2010 · Posted in Music Videos

    From The Mind Of Adi #86: Anvil @ Emo’s Recap

    The Anvil experience rolled through town this past Monday, complete with a screening of Anvil! The Story Of Anvil. It was a pretty epic night -- an ample supply of rock ‘n’ roll, plenty of tales from days gone by, tons of old school metal band shirts and jacket patches, and of course an unruly fan or seven. Check out my review via the Standard Time website.

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    Thu Jan 28 2010 · Posted in Photo Galleries

    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...

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    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.

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    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.

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    Wed Dec 30 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #81: What Next?


    Join us this Wednesday (December 30th) at The Mohawk for a special Two Year Anniversary edition of Austinist Indieroke. Come on down and sing your favorite song, be it “Obstacle 1” or “Stop! In The Name Of Love .” Deliver one of the top performances of the evening and you just might win an Indieroke t-shirt; posters depicting this sweet image below (designed by Matt DeWitt) will be up for grabs as well.

    Thu Dec 24 2009 · Posted in Daily

    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.

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    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). 


     

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    Wed Dec 9 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #78: Fun Fun Fun Fest ‘09 videos

    DEATH @ Fun Fun Fun Fest 2009:



    GZA @ Fun Fun Fun Fest 2009:

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    Thu Dec 3 2009 · Posted in Live Sessions

    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.

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    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.



     

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    Thu Nov 19 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #75: Fun Fun Fun Fest Day Two Recap



    The weather on day one was just perfect but insistent rain and treacherous terrain made for a wet and slippery Sunday at the 2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest. Austinist’s interviews in the media tent kept me busy on day two as well but I was able to witness the legend of Danzig along with a few other acts. Later in the evening, sets by The King Khan & BBQ Show and Forgetters at Red 7ensured my Fun Fest '09 experience ended just right. Again, my personal pictures only reflect the goings-ons in and around the media tent but please scan through the various Flickr sets containing the brilliant work of a handful of gifted Austinist photographers who captured a lot more of the festival action.



    with Natasha Taylor, William Mills (Austinist, Giant Noise), and Alexandra Lane:

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    Thu Nov 12 2009 · Posted in Photo Galleries

    From The Mind Of Adi #74: Fun Fun Fun Fest Day One Recap



    Another Fun Fun Fun Fest is over and yet again, it was a truly amazing and enjoyable two days of music, comedy, food, drink, friends and, yes, endless fun. As always, Austinist conducted a whole slew of interviews in the media tent and I was committed to those all weekend, but thankfully, I was able to get away to catch the likes of Foot Patrol, DEATH, and The Jesus Lizard on day one. However, my photographs below can only portray the happenings in the media tent and surrounding areas of the festival. For the best performance pictures and more, I have compiled the Flickr sets of some extremely talented Austinist photographers. Enjoy!



    with Ratatat:

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    Wed Nov 11 2009 · Posted in Photo Galleries

    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.

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    Thu Oct 29 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #71: Z Lynch’s Firsts

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

    Today: Z Lynch’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Z Lynch from The Steps. The local band released the Take It All In EP recently -- enjoy sizzling pop ditties such as “Dagger” and “Cold Floors” off the new EP this Thursday at Antone’s. Plus, I’ll be DJing (the iTunes kind) in-between sets so come down early and put in a request! Check out General Admission’s interview with The Steps from this past April via via FTMOA #37 

     

    • 1st favorite song: "No Reply" by The Beatles. 


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    Wed Oct 28 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #70: Nicholas Saldaña’s Firsts

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

    Today: Nicholas Saldaña’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Nick Saldaña from local pop outfit Visitors. Catch the band live at the latest installment of 101X FM’s Homegrown Live series this Wednesday at Trophy’s.

    1st favorite song: "Come Together" by The Beatles.

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    Tue Oct 27 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #69: Steve Brooks’ Firsts

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

    2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest Edition!


    Today: Steve Brooks’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Torche singer and guitarist Steve Brooks. Torche performs on Sunday, November 8th at this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest -- the band’s blistering metal anthems can be enjoyed at the Black Stage at 6:15 p.m.

     

  • 1st favorite song: "My Sharona" by The Knack.

     

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    Mon Oct 26 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #68: Rick Smith’s Firsts

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

    2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest Edition!


    Today: Rick Smith’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Torche drummer Rick Smith. Torche brings the thunder to Austin on Sunday, November 8th at this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest -- rock out to the band’s melodic metal at the Black Stage at 6:15 p.m.


    1st favorite song: "Cheeseburger in Paradise" by Jimmy Buffet.

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    Fri Oct 23 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #67: Zach Duran’s Firsts

     

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

    Today: Zach Duran’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Zach Duran from The Eastern Sea. General Admission caught up with the local band in February of this year -- check out the interview via FTMOA #28. And enjoy The Eastern Sea’s beautiful, meticulously crafted compositions at The Mohawk tonight! 

     

    • 1st favorite song: "My Name Is" by Eminem a.k.a. Slim Shady. Censored Version. 

     

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    Thu Oct 22 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #66: Mark Sultan’s Firsts

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

    2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest Edition!


    Today: Mark Sultan’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Mark Sultan, a.k.a. The BBQ. The prolific Sultan has his hands in a number of pies. He recently cut a record with Black Lips under The Almighty Defenders moniker and he is also currently working with Bloodshot Bill. He’ll be in town next month, delivering a hearty helping of garage-rock at this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest. Catch The King Khan & BBQ Show at 6:15 p.m. on the Yellow Stage on Sunday, November 8th. Invisible Girl, the new full-length from The King Khan & BBQ Show is due in November as well.

    1st favorite song: “I Am The Walrus” - The Beatles. (Keep in mind I was 6.)

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    Wed Oct 21 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #65: Jonathan Meiburg’s Firsts

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

    2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest Edition!


    Today: Jonathan Meiburg’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg. Meiburg’s powerful voice and brilliant lyrics are mainstays of Shearwater’s exquisitely arranged compositions, and in concert, his intense vocal delivery will undoubtedly command your undivided attention. Don’t miss them at this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest -- Shearwater performs at 7:30 p.m. on the Yellow Stage on Saturday, November 7th.


    1st favorite song: "Bein’ Green" (Kermit the Frog / Sesame Street). Also really liked "Fanfare for the Common Man" (Aaron Copland) .




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    Mon Oct 19 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #64: Hung Nguyen’s Firsts

     

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

     

    2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest Edition!


    Today: Hung Nguyen’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Foot Patrol’s Hung Nguyen. Foot Patrol’s sizzling funk can be enjoyed at The Austin Variety Show at Dillingerilla Studios(3708 Woodbury Dr. (78704)) this Saturday, and again at Zilker Park during Fun Fun Fun Fest (2:35 p.m. at the Blue Stage on Saturday, November 7th). 

    • 1st favorite song: "You Light Up My Life" by Debby Boone. It was the soundtrack to many unfulfilled elementary school crushes. My third grade teacher kinda looked like Debby Boone and she drove a yellow Camaro. I loved taking out that record and dropping the needle. 

     

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    Thu Oct 15 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi—Fun Fun Fun Fest Contest!



    From The Mind Of Adi is giving away a pair of weekend passes to the fourth edition of Fun Fun Fun Fest (November 7th & 8th, Waterloo Park). Here’s what you have to do to win:

    • email adi[at]transmissionentertainment[dot]com your best story, photograph, or video from a past edition of Fun Fest. or
    • email adi[at]transmissionentertainment[dot]com your best story, photograph, or video of a Fun Fest performing artist.


    The photograph or video has to be taken by you and all entries need to be submitted by Friday, October 30th. I will pick a winner on Monday, November 2nd. The winning story, photograph, or video will then be featured in that week’s From The Mind Of Adi post.

    Mon Oct 12 2009 · Posted in Posters

    From The Mind Of Adi #63: 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival Recap (Part Two)

    Some choice photographs from days two and three of the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival:

    Flogging Molly, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Zilker Park, 10.3.09:



    …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Zilker Park, 10.3.09:

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    Fri Oct 9 2009 · Posted in Photo Galleries

    From The Mind Of Adi #62: 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival Recap (Part One)

     

    Another Austin City Limits Music Festival has come and gone, leaving me, as always, with tired legs, ringing ears and a plethora of memories. And muddy flip-flops that may not be salvaged. The stinky, gruesome terrain could never keep me away though. Enjoy my photographs from the night before it all started plus day one of the fest below: 

    The Bright Light Social Hour, Art Disaster 9, Beauty Bar, 10.1.09: 

     

    The Lemurs, Art Disaster 9, Beauty Bar, 10.1.09: 

     

     

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    Thu Oct 8 2009 · Posted in Photo Galleries

    From The Mind Of Adi #61: Bill Baird’s Firsts

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

    Today: Bill Baird’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Sunset spearhead Bill Baird (once of Sound Team). Enjoy Sunset’s mesmerizing concoctions at Baird’s Baby Blue Studio on October 15th.

    1st favorite song: I think it was "Careless Whisper" by Wham! (The exclamation point is part of their name; I'm not using it to indicate excitement). I used to pretend my G.I. Joe men were having deep emotional moments right before dying in battle. I rewound the tape and played it again and again while the soldiers died in each other's arms.

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    Thu Oct 1 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #60: Rob Dickinson’s Firsts

     

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

    Today: Rob Dickinson’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Rob Dickinson. Dickinson spearheaded (or should I say spearheadeds?) one of my favorite bands of all time, Catherine Wheel. Albums like Ferment and Chrome are pure classics in my book and were staples of my cassette player's rotation in high school. Hopefully the band will be back together soon; in the meantime, we get to enjoy a live, solo performance by Dickinson at Mixx on September 25th. 

    with Catherine Wheel, Wheel Burger, Houston, 1995
     

    • 1st favorite song: “Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep” - a 70’s pop song - can't remember who performed it. (Middle of the Road) 

       

     

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    Wed Sep 23 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #59: Scott Telles’ Firsts

     

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

    Today: Scott Telles’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Scott Telles from My Educationand ST 37. Catch My Education’s epic instrumental soundscapes at The Mohawk on September 23rd. 

     

    • 1st favorite song: “Heartbeat, It’s a Lovebeat” by The DeFranco Family . 



    • 1st favorite musician or band: The Beatles - Paul (McCartney) was my fave. 

       

     

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    Thu Sep 17 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #58: Roy Dank’s Firsts

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

    Today: Roy Dank’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Roy Dank, a.k.a. My Cousin Roy. Founder of The Wurst Music Co., My Cousin Roy will be spinning at Barcelona tonight to kick-off Learning Secrets’ new residency at the club; RSVP via email for $3 entry.

    1st favorite song: Men At Work: “Who Can It Be Now?”

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    Thu Sep 10 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #57: Kyle Robarge’s Firsts

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

    Today: Kyle Robarge’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Kyle Robarge, who is a member of three, yes, that’s right, three bands in town -- The Calm Blue Sea, Murdocks, and Frank Smith. The Calm Blue Sea just set sail on a U.S. tour and will be working on new material when they get back to Austin in September; you can catch Murdocks at Emo’s on November 22nd. Frank Smith, meanwhile, will perform at The Continental Club every Wednesday during Happy Hour (6 - 9 p.m.) in October. 

    • 1st favorite song: I guess I'd have to say Michael Jackson's "Beat It." I know that's an easy choice... but seriously... I probably played that song a thousand times by the time I finally wore the record out. Not only were MJ's vocals unstoppable, Eddie Van Halen's guitar was unreal! I was absolutely in awe of (Steve) Lukather's main riff on the song, but Eddie's solo just took it over the top. That was my first introduction to ROCK as I now know it and my young ears were forever changed. No way was anyone gonna get me to listen to country or jazz... or anything else after hearing that. I've been a rock and roll kid since then! I have to admit, that song led me to a very intense Van Halen worship for a number of years, too...which I've since outgrown.



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    Thu Sep 3 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #56: Steve Terebecki’s Firsts

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

    Today: Steve Terebecki’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired White Denim’s amazingly talented bassist Steve Terebecki. Purchase White Denim’s stellar new album Fits via U.K. label Full Time Hobby. The album will be released Stateside on Downtown Music in October and the band will kick off a U.S. tour at The Mohawk on the 24th of that month.


    1st favorite song: I guess it might be "Oh Yeah" by Yello, but I liked the whole record, I was about 4.

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    Thu Aug 27 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #55: Fun Fest 2009 Lineup

    What Next?: Fun Fest 2009

    The retro Fun Fest leaks page has been keeping us busy but today, Transmission Entertainment has unveiled the motherload. Head on over to the official Fun Fest website to scope out the lineup and to purchase tickets to this year’s extravaganza, taking place on November 7th and 8th, as always at Waterloo Park. If you missed last year’s shenanigans, check out my photographs from Day One and Day Two, and also the video recaps of the last two years below.

    2008 Fun Fest Video Recap:

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    Tue Aug 25 2009 · Posted in Photo Galleries

    From The Mind Of Adi #54: Bryan Keplesky’s Firsts

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

    Today: Bryan Keplesky’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Bryan Keplesky, an amazing artist, and beloved local rag Misprint Magazine’s editor. Head down to Shangri-La on Saturday for the zine’s latest shindig, the Misprint Summer Jortacular!. The event kicks off at nice ‘n’ early at 4 p.m. (You can check out the sweet flyer after the jump.)

     

    1st favorite song: Probably the seldom-heard Elton John ode to girls and Crocodylidae called "Crocodile Rock". I was 5. I remember my dad playing it in our living room and it would be one big dance party with me jumping up and down, singing the "nahhhhh, na na na nuh nahhhhhh" part really loudly. The first girl I ever had a really big crush on was named Suzy, too. I still hate her.

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    Fri Aug 21 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #53: Shay Isdale’s Firsts

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

    Today: Shay Isdale’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Oak is Keeping’s vocalist and guitarist Shay Isdale. Get a dose of Oak is Keeping's thumping guitar-driven rock at The Hole In The Wall on August 26th; purchase the band’s debut full-length Animal Style here. And help the local band win a spot at a SPIN show in town during SXSW 2010 via Airwalk’s Unsigned Herocontest -- vote for Oak is Keeping here. You can vote daily and each time you’ll have a shot at winning an iPod Nano.

     

    • 1st favorite song: This is so embarrassing, "Ice Ice Baby" (Vanilla Ice).

       

    • 1st favorite musician or band: Led Zep baby, who else..

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    Thu Aug 20 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #52: Lollapalooza Day Three Highlights

    Check out some of my photographs from day three at Lollapalooza below and read my recap on Austinist.com.

    backstage with Car Stereo (Wars), DJ Mel, Neiliyo, and posse

    Car Stereo (Wars)

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    Fri Aug 14 2009 · Posted in Photo Galleries

    From The Mind Of Adi #51: Lollapalooza Day Two Highlights

     

    Check out some of my photographs from day two at Lollapalooza below and read my recap on Austinist.com.

    Playboy's Rock Star Brunch, The Imperial Suites, The Hilton Chicago

    with Band Of Skulls, Media Area

     

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    Thu Aug 13 2009 · Posted in Photo Galleries

    From The Mind Of Adi #50: Lollapalooza Day One Highlights

    Check out some of my photographs from day one at Lollapalooza below and read my recap on Austinist.com

     

    The Music Lounge, Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, 8.7.09

    DJ Mel

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    Wed Aug 12 2009 · Posted in Photo Galleries

    From The Mind Of Adi #49: The Day Before Lollapalooza

    Another stellar Lollapalooza is over and I'll be posting plenty of photographs in the coming days from my three days at the festival but in the meantime, here's some choice images from the day before it all went down.

    Venus Zine's Lollapalooza Media Party, Mars Gallery, 8.6.09

    Neiliyo, The Hideout, 8.6.09

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    Tue Aug 11 2009 · Posted in Photo Galleries

    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).

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    Thu Aug 6 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #47: Daniel Ash’s Firsts

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

    Today: Daniel Ash’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Daniel Ash from Love and Rockets. Head down to Malverde on August 4th and catch the legend’s performance and DJ set at the release party for New Tales To Tell: A Tribute to Love and Rockets.

     

    • 1st favorite song: “Double Barrel” by Dave & Ansell Collins

       

    • 1st favorite musician or band: The Dave Clark Five. I would stick my face 3 inches from the TV screen with volume up turned up to full at ten!

       

    • 1st vinyl purchased: Double Barrel - Dave & Ansell Collins.

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    Thu Jul 30 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #46: Jaylinn Davidson’s Firsts

     

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

    Today: Jaylinn Davidson’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Jaylinn Davidson from The Boxing Lesson. Get a dose of the band’s blistering space-rock at Emo’s on July 30th.

     

    • 1st favorite song: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - “American Girl.”

       

    • 1st favorite musician or band: My sisters are 9 & 10 years older than me, so I got an early taste of some good and bad music. I remember the life-size poster of Peter Frampton hanging in my sister's room in Henrietta, TX, and going to sleep to it glowing under the black light. Although Frampton Comes Alive! played quite a role in my youth, it's definitely Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers that did it for me.

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    Thu Jul 23 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #45: Graham Williams’ Firsts

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

    Today: Graham Williams’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Transmission Entertainment founder Graham Williams.

     

    • 1st favorite song: I think it was "A Day In The Life" by The Beatles.

       

    • 1st favorite musician or band: Definitely Michael Jackson. I'd breakdance to his records...somehow.

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    Thu Jul 16 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #44: Shane Lawlor’s (Electric Touch) Firsts

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

    Today: Shane Lawlor’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Shane Lawlor from Electric Touch. Catch Electric Touch’s blistering rock ditties tonight at Emo’s.

     

    1st favorite song: According to my mother and father - "Brown Girl In The Ring" By Boney M. Apparently as soon as I could walk (which was at 9 months!), I was laughing and bouncing to this old classic.

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    Wed Jul 8 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi: Adi-Fest II Recap

    From The Mind Of Adi: Adi-Fest II Recap The highlights of my birthday party at The Mohawk last Friday are captured below courtesy of photographs by Nash Cook, Cynthia Rodriquez, and others. It was an amazing evening -- ridiculously awesome live sets by StABBA and BANG, and a late-night dance-floor furnished by Team Fabrication, along with plenty of good times, bits of debauchery, and a magical crowd-surfing moment made this is an unforgettable night.
    StABBA

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    Thu Jul 2 2009 · Posted in Photo Galleries

    From The Mind Of Adi: NXNE Recap

    I enjoyed three quality days of music in Toronto at this year's NXNE festival. Check out my recaps on Austinist -- Day One | Days Two & Three and enjoy some choice photographs below to boot.


    With Graham Williams & Audrie San Miguel, NXNE HQ, Hyatt Regency, 6.18.09

    Black Lips, Yonge Dundas Square, 6.18.09

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    Thu Jun 25 2009 · Posted in Photo Galleries

    From The Mind Of Adi #41: Matt Ragland’s (Nelo) Firsts

     

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

    Today: Matt Ragland’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Matt Ragland from Nelo. Catch Nelo’s poignant folk-pop ditties at La Zona Rosa next Thursday; the show is a release party for their latest EP Two Years Ago.

     

    • 1st favorite song: "I Just Called To Say I Love You" - Stevie Wonder. I wanted to be able to sing like that so bad... When you're a little kid, you can kind of trick yourself into thinking that you can. I did my best! 

     

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    Thu Jun 18 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #40: Richard Henry’s Firsts

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

    Today:  Richard Henry’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired local DJ Richard Henry. You can catch him spinning the beats at a number of upcoming events in town, including the 2 Live Crew show on June 25th at The Mohawk.  

     

    1st favorite song: “Blueberry Hill” by Fats Domino. I used to sit and listen to the radio when I was little and always try to pick up shortwave radio stations that catered to songs of that time.

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    Thu Jun 11 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #39: Jen Rea’s (Team Fabrication) Firsts

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

    Today: Jen Rea’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Jenifer Rea, fashion designer and DJ, and one half of the lovable duo that is Team Fabrication. Head down to Antone’s tonight and check out Team Fab’s wares and wears at The Summer Sizzle Fashion Show; buy Jen Rea a Birthday drink to boot.

     

    • 1st favorite song: It may have been “Dinah Moe Humm” by Frank Zappa. Ha! I was too young to understand what he was talking about but my Dad played it a lot!

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    Thu Jun 4 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind of Adi: Nancy Whang’s Firsts

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

    Today: Nancy Whang’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Nancy Whang, keyboardist for LCD Soundsystem and vocalist for The Juan MacLean through the years. Whang will be in town this Friday, performing at The Mohawk as a part of The Juan MacLean’s live show.

     

    • 1st favorite song: The Animals - “House Of The Rising Sun”

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    Thu May 28 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #37: General Admission (The Steps)

    General Admission: This week, we present our interview with The Steps at the Zilker Botanical Garden on April 18th. Check it out below to learn more about the band’s history, Steps-mania in Japan, and release date information for their upcoming EP as well as their second full-length. The Steps headline Antone’s tonight.


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    Thu May 21 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #36: River Runs Red

    BreakThru Radio, out of NYC, is doing its bit in bringing the best independent music to the internet airwaves by allowing regular people (like me!) to play (almost) anything we’d like. BTR hit me up to start an Austin music show for its website in late 2007. Since early 2008, I have been hosting River Runs Red, an hour showcasing the best music from Austin, from The Mohawk to Antone’s (and beyond), and from White Denim to Grupo Fantasma (and beyond). Transmission Entertainment was kind enough to post information about the show on this site in July '08 (a couple of weeks before From The Mind Of Adi’s launch in August '08).

    Earlier this week, the twelfth edition of River Runs Red hit BTR. Check it out via BTR’s website and jam out to past River Runs Red shows (further) below.

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    Thu May 14 2009 · Posted in Daily

    From The Mind Of Adi #35: James Moody’s Firsts

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

    Today: James Moody’s Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired James Moody, co-owner of The Mohawk through the years. Moody is a legend to many of us but anything I write about him (genius, icon, did I say legend already?) would not sum him up as well as this blurb on his own Facebook page – “rambler. rhinestone cowboy. wanderer. spelunker. spirit animal. chief. home skillet. mule. mega. tonto.” Enough said.

     

    • 1st favorite song: Styx - “Renegade”

       

    • 1st favorite musician or band: The Highwaymen

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    Thu May 7 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    HOT OFF THE PRESS – ­Eats Darkness by Apostle of Hustle

    It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time for Nick Courtright’s weekly first glance at just-discovered music, whether it be just-released, just-leaked, or some long-lost gem that has remained under the radar. Click here for other recent editions of Hot Off the Press, featuring acts such as Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors, Deerhunter, TV on the Radio, M. Ward, and St. Vincent.

    to be released May 19 on Arts & Crafts

    Report Card: B-

    Despite his role as their mostly anonymous lead guitarist, there remains little doubt that Andrew Whiteman is a key figure making Broken Social Scene as dynamic as they are. And there’s even less doubt that it’s an admirable move on his part to avoid the whole Broken Social Scene Presents nonsense that gave (perhaps questionable) legitimacy to releases by good-enough-to-do-it-on-his-own Kevin Drew and probably-had-no-chance-without-the-help Brendan Canning. But while flying under the Apostle of Hustle banner is a strong statement of creative independence, with that comes not only substantial reward, but also substantial risk. And with Eats Darkness, Apostle of Hustle’s third LP, which side of that coin gets more play becomes quite the relevant question.

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    Wed May 6 2009 · Posted in Reviews

    From The Mind Of Adi #34: General Admission (Come Hang: ACVB’s Austin Music Volume Eight CD)

    General Admission: This week, we present our video recap of Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau’s party at Antone’s on February 26th. The event, entitled Come Hang, marked the release of ACVB’s Austin Music Volume Eight CD. The recap features our interviews with Dan Dyer, Drew Smith, Kat Edmondson, and Guy Forsyth, and a few live clips of those artists as well.


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    Thu Apr 30 2009 · Posted in Interviews

    HOT OFF THE PRESS – ­Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear

    It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time for Nick Courtright’s weekly first glance at just-discovered music, whether it be just-released, just-leaked, or some long-lost gem that has remained under the radar. Click here for other recent editions of Hot Off the Press, featuring acts such as Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors, Deerhunter, TV on the Radio, M. Ward, and St. Vincent.

    to be released May 26 on Warp

    Report Card: B+

    Here’s a fact: saying anything about Grizzly Bear that falls short of utter and uncompromising praise isn’t a very popular move. That being acknowledged, let’s put aside all the acclaim and rampant fandom for a second and allow this piece of blasphemy to come into focus: no matter how good Veckatimest may be as a whole, it never, ever reaches the impossibly lofty expectations created by its early singles. And how about this: is it possible for an album to be a sweeping, marvelous success in so many ways, yet still, at the end of the day, feel like a disappointment? To that question, Veckatimest says yes.

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    Wed Apr 29 2009 · Posted in Reviews

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