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Fun Fun Fun In Austin This Weekend

November 6, 2008 at 11:00 AM | 0 Comments

Austin becomes the center of the indie rock universe every spring for the South by Southwest music festival. But while that 15-year-old fest has grown pretty unaffordable for anyone who doesn't own a record label, another Austin festival is stepping up to the plate with something a little more every-rocker.

The Fun Fun Fun Fest, now in it's third year, takes place this weekend in Austin's Waterloo Park. FFFF doesn't have SXSW's 1,000-plus bands, but they do bring a pretty stellar lineup this year, with indie A-listers like The National, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Minus the Bear, and ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead.

And with tickets starting at $25--including free after-parties around Austin--we might have a reason to start moving our annual Texas trip to November.

Related Stories:
· Fun Fun Fun Fest [Official Site]
· SXSW coverage [Jaunted]
· Music Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Fun Fun Fun Fest]

Missed Connections

Missed Connections in Austin: Our Second Annual SXSW Edition

March 7, 2008 at 4:10 PM | 0 Comments

By now the hipsters who've had their Converses on since 4 am have probably set foot on Texan soil by now. Just like last year, we're stuck at points euphemistically northward, but by golly, go down there and enjoy yourselves, kids!

Especially if you're pining after the Bank Ninja. And while you're at it, find a song to sing for your own at one of these local hot spots:

Beauty Bar :: This multicity chain is a great place to get a cocktail and a manicure together--and if you're lucky, a boy named Raif. 617 E 7th St.

Doc's Backyard :: If the tables are scarce for $2 burger day, it might be your chance to meet a cutie. 5207 Brodie Ln.

Jolt 'n' Bolt :: Stay long enough to fill up on coffee and get an unmarried hottie to go. 3724 N. Lamar

Related Stories:
· Back of the Envelope Guide: South by Southwest [Jaunted]
· Austin Travel coverage [Jaunted]
· Austin Hotels [HotelChatter]

[Photo: Andy Beal]

SXSW

Back of the Envelope Guide: South by Southwest

February 20, 2008 at 2:36 PM | 1 Comment

The Sundance of the Southwest is just over two weeks away, and it's time to get your plans finalized for SXSW. Registration, while pricey, is still available, and you can get a pass to see all the music stuff until Monday, March 10. (It'll "only" cost you $650!)

To get you in the spirit, we've cherry-picked a couple Austin spots worth checking out. SXSW runs from March 7-16.

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