Junkyard Casserole: Yard Sale & Art Show Saturday - 10/15 (9am-9pm)

If you are one of many Austinites who don't want to throw anything away, consider selling or donating precious and dust-collecting items to Junkyard Casserole, and have a good time viewing artwork and experiencing live music, while possibly getting inspiration and material for your Halloween arts and crafts projects.


Junkyard Casserole is a monthly yard sale, swap meet, and art show, hosted by members of the band Night Viking and RE-aRT, self-described as a "Detritus Craft and Idea Supply" place, and a "Collection and Work Space offered for making art with experimental (cast-off) materials". In other words, a recycling and repurposing center of creativity in Austin--a great place for your old items to find new, creative life.

Tomorrow's Junkyard Casserole happens 9am-9pm at RE-aRT, and will feature spontaneous and improvised music by various artists throughout the day, TBA at the event. The backyard multimedia studio and art collective is located behind 2608 Rogers Avenue. RSVP @ Facebook. 

Summer Music Carnival II: Attic Ted, Mayor Daley and Preston Dukes

We had so much fun last year, we're doing it again!

The summer carnival of music returns for one night only – and it's the night Windy City noise rockers MAYOR DALEY blow into town! ATTIC TED (San Marcos, TX) once again headlines the carnival, and local music carny PRESTON DUKES opens the show after a short films premiere projection!

ABOUT THE MUSIC CARNIES:

ATTIC TED is an experimental "zolo" rock troupe based in San Marcos. Since 2003 they've released several LPs and EPs via self-distributed Pecan Crazy Records. Current members include Grady Roper on vocals and organ and Margie Osborne on cello, with guest performers on synthesizers and noise machines.

Attic Ted is self-described as "Insane Asylum Country Gothic Carnival", and according to local music critics: "Some songs sound disconcerting and vaguely catchy at the same time," (Austin Chronicle), and "[Attic Ted] is mad entertainment that deserves to be heard at least once in a lifetime." (Whoopsy! Magazine)

MAYOR DALEY is not just the name of a famous mayor but a band based in his hometown. The noise rock outfit has a wonderfully intense, searing sound complimented by ethereal and experimental vocals from Kelly Carr (guitar) and Dewayne Slightweight (bass), with weighty percussion from Paul Erschen...

Here's what The Hideout (Chicago) wrote: "Mayor Daley is definitely unique. There aren't many lyrics... but there are a lot of vocal sounds. Somehow, the "vocals" come together to work with the music. The music is intense. It moves along at constantly changing paces, creating something that sounds frantic, but carefully thought out... Mayor Daley's sound isn't catchy. It's raw, and that's what makes it memorable.”

This "raw" and "memorable" sound is what makes Mayor Daley one of the best d-i-y/underground bands in the Windy City. The trio embarks on a tour in July, offering Mayor Daley II, a truly d-i-y four song EP for Austin's music freaks and geeks.

PRESTON DUKES the man is co-operator and promoter of Bundyhill Recording and longtime Business Deal associate who has shredded guitar for experimental lounge act Count Dracula's Weed Smuggling Jam Engine since the music apocalypse of the 1990s, and played bass and shared vocal duties for experimental country band Charles Potts' Magic Windmill Band. While jamming with bands that have long names, Dukes maintained a short eponymous solo side project that still declares a different (and perhaps more accessible) pop/rock approach.

In November 2008 Preston Dukes debuted a live band featuring Jam Engine mates Tim Bond (bass, vocals) and Scott Blanchard (drums), and occasionally featuring Adam “Sweatpants” Avramescu (of Fishboy) on keyboards and trumpet. Preston Dukes’ first release, Amarillo by Midnight (Business Deal Records) reflects Dukes’ “insightful lyrical range humorous self-deprecation to serious personal contemplation” (INsite Austin, March 2009).

SUMMER MUSIC CARNIVAL 2

ATTIC TED

MAYOR DALEY (CHICAGO, IL)

PRESTON DUKES

@ CAROUSEL LOUNGE

1110 E 52nd ST

AUSTIN, TX 78752

FRIDAY, JULY 10 - 9:00 PM

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Wave Your 4th of July Freak Flag @ Club 1808 - Sat. 7/04

An AC Recommended Fourth of July event, direct from the event coordinator, Spork:

Fourth of July Freak ON!
Saturday, July 4th @ Club 1808
1808 E. 12th Street
8pm-2am

Get your 4th of July party on nasty style at Club 1808! Booty shakin', free food, and featured performers:

HUG (http://www.myspace.com/hug) What can I say about this band that they don't just wear on their love smeared faces? One band you have to experience, not just listen to.

Slow jams + dreamy pop + wild times = Scorpio Rising (http://www.myspace.com/scorpiorising) Light some candles and put on the silk sheets!

FM Campers (http://www.myspace.com/fmcampers) bringin' the weird by mixin' up styles. With two tables full of electronic goodies like pedals, boxes, and, laptops and combining it with acoustic guitar sounds and a hardhitting drummer, FM Campers have been the Austin up-and-coming band to watch this year! Make sure you say hello to their fourth member, the subwoofer Lupus.

Last but not least - going to get to see some grindin' on the dance floor with this guy - DJ Teenage Wolf. (http://www.myspace.com/djteenagewolf) Playing two hour sets!

$5 Cover, from 8-2am

Drink specials all day/night!

"Adult" contests with prizes, wet tshirt contest, cool down kiddie pools filled with ??? and more.

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4aaasp! Today @ Salvage Vanguard Theater

Another analog synth & primary color friendly festival founded and sponsored by Chad A: (Mutating Meltdown, Low Red Center, Zom Zoms and Oblong Boys) is happening from 3-6 pm today at the Salvage Vanguard Theater. You and your friends are encouraged to b.y.o. analog synths, stands, headphones, and power strips. Live musical performances by Low Red Center, Operation Playmate, and Douglas Ferguson happen after 6 o'clock.


Music From Outer Space Soundlab and modular - 3aaasp. Photo by Zonkout (a.k.a. Chad A:)

4aaasp (4th Annual Austin Analog Synthesizer Party)
3-10 pm
Sunday, 16 November 2008
Salvage Vanguard Theater
2803 Manor Rd, 78722

It's the perfect Sunday event I wish I could attend this year, but my time will be spent working on a paying project. Perhaps Chad A: and company will post a video and a few cool photos in lieu of a review?

~ diy danna

In honor 4aaasp!, diy revolution is posting a 24-hour free mp3 download of a local synth-pop tune "Bright Colors", by the band formerly known as Things That Go Pop. It's available on their eponymous debut LP which received radio play on KVRX, KOOP, and 101X's The Next Big Thing way back in 2005.

The Weekend Starts Today With 'Newfangled' Music and Recycled Fashion

Hallelujah, praise geezus - La Snacks' "Newfangled" EP is released!

Yes, another d-i-y friendly and fun weekend in Austin starts today with two events: A "go green" fashion show and after-party for Treasure City Thrift Store, and a hot new release party for your favorite smart indie rockers (and mine) La Snacks at the Mohawk-with a free copy of the EP upon entry. Read on, dear readers, read on...

Treasure City Thrift Store Fashion Show 7 pm

If I can escape from suburbia soon enough, I'll be here to see the latest fashion from the fashionable thrift store Treasure City. If you live in Austin, you may have noticed a fashion trend-from musicians to hipsters to techies. More recycled, or "vintage" clothes and accessories. I'm no fashionista, but even I joined the recycled fashion movement when hosting a fab party for Lipstick Pages with Blue Velvet at the Beauty Bar this spring. The trend explodes this fall with a hot fashion show courtesy of Mike Litt and  Treasure City. 

There's a dance warm-up with The Bomb Squad, and DJ Bullet rocks the store runway with recycled fashion at 8 o'clock, with a live music filled after-party at 10 pm. Victory Grill presents indie rockers The Always Ready, Sunset, and hip hop upstarts Blacklisted Individuals, and Damp Heat. It's just a $5 donation at the door to party with the bands till last call. 

Treasure City Thrift
1720 E. 12th St.

Victory Grill
1104 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702

Where I'm making tracks to after the fashion show:

La Snacks "Newfangled" EP Launch Tonight @ Mohawk 10 pm

You can't beat the deal-a free copy of La Snacks' Newfangled EP with admission to one of the hottest local music showcases in town. La Snacks has a bang-up new drummer Jimmy Evans, one-half of Ambient/Crunk/Ghettotech experimentalists Transmography. Evans and his musical half Michael Frazier (on keyboards, vocals, and everything + the kitchen sink) are releasing new music tonight too - a cassette (of course!)- and limited edition collection of tunes recorded since Polydactyl.  Check out "Car Commercial" and you will hear why the Austin Chronicle called their sound "as bizarre as it is beautiful..." Indie pop hip chicks Follow That Bird! and Stay Gold DJ John Gross set the stage for an engaging mix of musical  art and craft. 

Have a fun this weekend, whatever you do.

HAAM Benefit Day: How You Can Help Local Musicians Get Health Care

"HAAM is an amazing gift to the Austin music community!" - Kimberly Freeman, a.k.a. One-Eyed Doll

The live music capital buzzes throughout the week, every day of the year, but this Tuesday is special. It's HAAM-the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians-benefit day. By local music lovers giving just a little, we can help our musiciams a lot. I've been out of the loop for the past week, recovering from illness (not ACL dust and allergen related) and our other blogger is missing in action, focused on his band and other projects. But I'll plug for new bloggers here (and on Craig's List) later. This is all about HAAM.

Many fine partners or sponsors, local businesses that have benefitted from local music, are contributing at least 5% of proceeds (in the form of sales) to HAAM today. Some of these donors are welcoming musicians to perform in-store, so it's a special treat for customers. The schedule and map of activities for the day was a bit overwhelming for us at such short notice, but we encourage youour readers (all 10 of you if we're lucky) to visit the HAAM web site @ www.austinmusicianshealth.org and click on the updated schedule and interactive map.

I'm not certain HAAM partner ME Television is hosting a telethon this year, possibly due to programming and financial difficulties. ME raised $10,000 in 2007, but this year it seems they're too busy posting VH1 news, like Eminem being crowned "Best Rapper Alive" by Vibe magazine, to help local rappers. Joking aside, I don't (and can't) watch much ME to know. With a lack of a telethon to promote, and on such short notice, I'm not sure which events to recommend. Despite the lack of preparation I managed to come up with a few highlights of HAAM Benefit Day for those looking to help Austin musicians get the health care they need, so they can keep giving us the music we want:

Amy's Ice Cream

Not sure if there will be any live performances, but who really cares when there's ice cream? Today is a good excuse to get premium ice cream with all your favorite mix-ins, and your heart and mind will feel as good as your tastebuds with some of the proceeds going to HAAM. Check the web site amysicecreams.com for nearest locations and hours. (Don't forget to tip your scooper.)

Waterloo Records

Famous for in-store performances, the stage will be set for two afternoon performances at Waterloo, the largest independently owned music store in Austin-and Texas. Customers enjoy listening to live music while they select music from the extensive stock of music - international icons and local wonders that aren't separated by genre or geography. Well, maybe a little geography... musical shell game artists Asylum St. Spankers and the honky-tonk Derailers are two mega-popular Austin bands that may amuse and rock you. Get there before 4:30 this afternoon to browse and buy.

Antone's

At post time, I somehow misplaced my detailed notes about the benefit at Antone's. But trust me, there is something going on at the legendary rock, rhythm and blues club tonight at 8:00. Go to their web site www.antones.net for details.

Room 710

It's a night of full throttle rock 'n' roll. Dixie Witch, Tia Carrera, Adrian & the Sickness headline with cover proceeds going to HAAM. I'm a fan of one of the hottest rockers in town, Adrian, so this show comes with a gracious recommendation to experience her band live for a very good cause. Room 710 is a 18+ and non-smoking venue in the heart of the Red River entertainment district. They serve beer and mix two of my my favorite drinks very well-ask for the Cape Cod and Dreamsicle. Not sure of the cost and when the fun begins, but a typical show at Room 710 starts at 10:00 or 10:30, with doors open at 9:00. Go to Room710.net, myspace.com/room_710, or give them a call this evening at 512-476-0997.

Unfortunately I don't have a clue what's going on in the local underground, experimental or avant-garde music scenes to benefit HAAM. But if I excavate the internet enough before tonight, I'll post an update.

Have a happy HAAM day!

Nanobangbang Comes Out with A Bang and Goes Pop Art

Nanobangbang's Deena Hyatt w/ friends The Liddell sisters (reading).

A Recap of The Parlor Show (Friday, July 11th) - Part Three

The conceptual vocal pop & elemental noise band fronted by Deena Hyatt debuted at The Parlor, just like she wanted, and we couldn't be more thrilled. The audience was entertained with the debut live performance of Nanobangbang, closing the show with a minimalist set inspired by - and covering - old pop standards. Hyatt has the pipes for it, and when she sang "To Know Him Is To Love Him", she wowed the younger and older generations in the supportive crowd. Not bad for a busy Friday night in the live music capital, huh?

Nanobangbang includes a rolling cast of talented locals: Chad A: (Low Red Center), Sam Gary (Night Viking), Winston Reed, and Eric Tierkunde. The visual as well as aural aspects of the show, from the Liddell sisters reading to the 45 record scratching by band mate Gary, added a conceptual and performance art aspect usually void in live music shows. Another band mate, Kevin Adickes, was notably absent due to a last-minute recording session with Moth!Fight!. I look forward to hearing him sing "Flutter & Bounce" with Hyatt live at their next show.

I've been in communication with Nanobangbang and decided to keep this post short in order to mention Hyatt's blog, which describes in vivid detail their first live performance - from the artist's perspective. I highly recommend reading it. I enjoyed it so much I added it to our favorite blogs list.

Nanobangbang debut recap

I wish I had a camera with a wider lens to capture a clip of the delightful vocal and visual performance. Or maybe someone will think to shoot a video. Maybe next time? Definitely.

~ diy danna

"Cabaret Meets Carnival" @ The Parlor - Friday, July 11th

Vote for our event @ Do 512!

It's all about cross-marketing and flexibility. Soon we'll have a do512.com calendar posted of weekly picks, and you'll get to check out some of the events our MySpace group/blog sponsors and promotes. In the meantime, click on our link and express how much you like our latest event: Cabaret Meets Carnival with Attic Ted, NanoBangBang, and Luna Tart - another all ages, all local musical night at The Parlor (North Loop). And it's free. (Musician and bartender tips are always appreciated.)

The unofficial press release, sent in the form of a mass email:

Dear Friends & Music Lovers:

DIY Revolution (that music blog and MySpace group that supports and promotes independent, do-it-yourself artists), presents another musical event you don't want to miss. The crazy carnival sounds of Attic Ted, the spacey pop/noise maker vocals of Nano Bang Bang, and the cheeky cabaret of Luna Tart highlight a surreal night of local music. It's another all ages, free show at The Parlor on North Loop in Austin, TX. The fun starts at 9:00 pm. Hope to see you there - and tell your friends!

"DIY" Danna

There are a lot of good shows around town, and this is one of them. I complain a lot about people missing good local music, or attending trendy, hipster shows instead of music that you won't forget after hearing it (for better or worse), but I've missed a few shows too. So there will be less preaching and more practicing from this blogger. I want this to be more than a scenester or mp3 blog. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.) But diy revolution is about changing the corporate, commercial drone and payola that's even effecting our independently owned local radio stations. It's just sad when you hear a white guy complain about the lack of a Tejano station. Damn. ¡Viva la revolución!

Send all comments, including complaints and death threats to adiyrevolt@gmail.com

~ diy danna


Addendum: Some crazy blogger completely redesigned this blog, but forgot to promote the blog's next show earlier this week. But don't worry - a local press employee told her off today for not including the date of the show in an email sent on Monday. Oh - and she also forgot to mention a successful night with Peel and MonkeyTown in May at The Beauty Bar (pictures coming soon). It has not been a good past two months, but this is what doesn't happen when your blogger is also the boss working on her own web site and feminist zine. Stuff doesn't happen. Forgive me? I remembered to include the date this time...