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SXSW in Photos: Kylesa, Christian Mistress, Power Trip and More
Flagpole is in Austin, TX all week for SXSW. After the jump, check out a selection of Mike White's photos from Tuesday's action.
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SXSW in Review: Diarrhea Planet at Hotel Vegas
Austin is a 15-hour drive from Athens, and let’s be honest: that's a two-day trip by car. After a stop for the night in the shadiest Red Roof Inn I have ever seen in Monroe, LA, my girlfriend and I hit the last stretch of road before Texas. After having a robot whip us up a milkshake north of Tyler, TX, we were confident that we wouldn’t need to stop any more before hitting the city.
But we weren’t so lucky. Somewhere just north of Athens, TX (ha), I was pulled over by a Texas Highway Patrol Officer for speeding. It was a 75 MPH zone. My 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E can’t even go 80 MPH. When I explained to the officer that my insurance information was on my smartphone, I was asked to step out of the car. This is horseshit, I thought. There’s no way I was speeding—this guy thinks that I’m running drugs.
More after the jump.
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Behind the Scene: Kayla Schmandt
Welcome to Behind the Scene, a biweekly series where Flagpole and Dirtty Toe Productions profile the people who work offstage to make Athens music matter.
WHO SHE IS: Kayla Schmandt
WHAT SHE DOES: Head retail coordinator for new release promotion at Colortest
Video and Q&A after the jump.
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AthFest Compilation Deadline Approaching
The deadline to apply for a spot on the annual AthFest compilation is fast approaching. If you want that totally brilliant, universe-altering, hands-down no-question GOAT tune you've been sitting on for months to appear on the album, you'd better submit it here by Sunday, Mar. 16.
More after the jump.
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R.I.P. Buren Fowler, Drivin' N Cryin' Guitarist
Photo Credit: Shawn Evans
Buren Fowler, Drivin' N Cryin's lead guitarist from 1988–1993, passed away Saturday, according to a statement on the band's website. Fowler, an Athens resident, was also known for his association with R.E.M., having worked as Peter Buck's guitar technician and played guitar on two of that band's tours.
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Win Tickets: Reptar Plays 40 Watt Club Saturday
Photo Credit: Jason Thrasher
Local party-pop outfit Reptar returns to an Athens stage for the first time in months tonight (Saturday, Mar. 8) at the 40 Watt, where the band will be supported by Space Trucks and Wild of Night. Wanna win a pair of tickets? Tell us in the comments after the jump why YOU deserve to go for free. We'll choose a winner today at 5 p.m.
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Chillin' the Most with Packway Handle Band: Day Four
Editor's note: Local bluegrass group Packway Handle Band is currently sailing the high seas on Kid Rock's Chillin' the Most cruise. Thankfully for us, they'll be blogging about their experiences all week long.
Andrew Heaton: Yesterday was the big outdoor concert at Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island in the Bahamas. Things happened, I suppose, but nothing so grand as the 3-and-a half-foot-around-in-diameter platter of chicken Biryani that appeared at the main dining hall for dinner back on the ship. The Biryani was really good, and I guess I did briefly wonder who was supposed to eat it all. I ran to get my camera to get proof of the massive pan of Indian food, which had become the highlight of my day, and when I returned, the shot I got of it became the new highlight of my day (see photo after the jump).
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Win Tickets: Jonathan Richman Plays 40 Watt Friday
Legendary songwriter and former Modern Lovers frontman Jonathan Richman plays the 40 Watt Club tonight (Friday, Mar. 7), and we've got a pair of tickets to give away. To win, tell us in the comments after the jump why YOU deserve to go for free. We'll choose a winner today at 5 p.m.
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