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From The Mind Of Adi #78: Fun Fun Fun Fest ‘09 videos
DEATH @ Fun Fun Fun Fest 2009:
GZA @ Fun Fun Fun Fest 2009:
Thu Dec 3 2009 · Posted in Live Sessions
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.
- Nash Cook’s Fun Fest 2009 set
- Pooneh Ghana’s Fun Fest 2009 Day Two set
- Chad Wadsworth’s Fun Fest 2009 set
- Eric Uhlir’s Fun Fest 2009 set
with Natasha Taylor, William Mills (Austinist, Giant Noise), and Alexandra Lane:
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!
- Nash Cook’s Fun Fest 2009 set
- Pooneh Ghana’s Fun Fest 2009 Day One set
- Chad Wadsworth’s Fun Fest 2009 set
- Eric Uhlir’s Fun Fest 2009 set
with Ratatat:
Wed Nov 11 2009 · Posted in Photo Galleries
Yeasayer - “Tightrope”
Recording session of "Tightrope" by Yeasayer, off the compilation album Dark Was the Night released in 2009 on 4AD.
Catch Yeasayer with a DJ set on Friday, November 6 at Beauty Bar (RSVP here), and again at Fun Fun Fun Fest on Saturday at the Orange stage at 6:45pm. Get your Fun Fun Fun Fest tickets now!
Thu Nov 5 2009 · Posted in Music Videos
From The Mind Of Adi #73: Fun Fun Fun Fest ‘09 Contest Winner!
I am pleased to announce the winner of FTMOA’s Fun Fest contest -- Brandon Giddens’ photograph of Kevin Barnes (of Montreal) taken at the House of Blues in Dallas beat out an awesome picture of Michael Kastelic (The Cynics) and a story about Pinky, Glenn Danzig’s cat. Brandon wins two weekend passes to this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest. Thanks to everyone who participated! Catch of Montreal on the Orange Stage at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday at the festival.
See you at Waterloo Park this weekend!
Mon Nov 2 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.
Thu Oct 29 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.
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.
Fri Oct 23 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.)
Wed Oct 21 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.
Thu Oct 15 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: