Events for Earthbird

FunkFest III:Bonerama, On The One, Flyjack, T Bird & The Breaks, Uncle Bruno

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:00:00 -0600

A music line -up of world class funk-meisters and two nights chock-full of music, the 3rd Annual FunkFest promises to become a signature event in this music town. Set for November 21 & 22, 2008 at The Parish, 214 E. 6^th Street.

FunkFest III

The Stanton Moore Trio with Robert Walter and Will Bernard will kick off the festival on Friday, November 21 with The Greyhounds and special guest Topaz opening the show. Friday night the doors are at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, November 22 the line up is not any less impressive with Bonerama from New Orleans, On The One from San Diego and Austin bands; Flyjack, T Bird & The Breaks and Uncle Bruno. Saturday night the doors are at 7:00 PM .

FunkFest III promises all-star special guest performances sprinkled throughout the weekend.

Last year's event experienced sell-out or near-sell-out crowds. Advance tickets are available at http://theparishroom.inticketing.com, $20.00 per night. For more information and ongoing updates, visit www.funkybatz.com.

FunkyBatz is an Austin-based music events company operated by devoted music fans that creates events they themselves would like to attend.

Jazz Night w/ Ephraim Owens, Brannen Temple, & Red Young

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:00:00 -0600

No Cover

$10 off Bottles of Wine

Call 494-1500 for reservations

The Monday Night Jumpoff

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:00:00 -0600

DJ Mel is a turntablist in the purest form of the art; the party rocker. Musically unpretentious, Stylistically eclectic." Dj Wise". Renowned as one of the most prolific djs in the business due to his wildly popular Rock the Casbah 80s parties, host of the longest running Hip Hop weekly in Texas, a Finalist in the 2004 Scion Free Your Mix contest, regularly touring across North America, all the while holding down his position as Hip Hop buyer for the hugely successful Waterloo Records in Austin Tx.

"A flawless mixer, Mel always makes it a point to demonstrate the similarities between divergent styles of music, whether segueing A Tribe Called Quest into Black Sabbath, or a 50 Cent a cappella track over a Nine Inch Nails instrumental. Brazen enough to make such musical leaps, Mel is a master of true party rocking.

An avid a crate digger, Mel traverses the vinyl archives for anything apt to make people bug out - physically, mentally, emotionally. An admirer of like-minded national DJs such as The Rub, Haul & Mason and DJ Z-Trip, it's no wonder unpredictability has become an asset for Mel as he continues on his quest to "put Austin on the map." (Austin Chronicle).

Solar Tuesday's

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:30:00 -0600

Come on out and bring your friends! It's a friendly little get together with Live Music Performed on a SOLAR Powered Stage!

Admission is free and there is plenty of parking.

On Caesar Chavez just east of Springdale Rd.

GOBI at The Parish

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0600

GOBI and Crash Gallery to get The Parish Rowdy!!

Freque-a-Thon w/ Afrofreque, Starlynx, and DJ Bigface

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:30:00 -0600

Stepping out of a short break to set up another powerful booty-shaking night at Lambert's Downtown BBQ, Afrofreque presents their first Freque-a-Thon event and enlists heavyweight house rockers Starlynx with DJ Bigface to insure another glorious night of funky hip-hop grooves. Freque-a-Thon will take place on November 29th, 2008. Lambert's BBQ is located at 401 W. 2nd St. in downtown Austin. Cover is only $5 for the 21+ funk, soul, and hip-hop lovers in town.

With a amazing band line-up intermingled with Austin's vibrant music scene, it's no surprise that members of Afrofreque are in high-demand for a variety of side projects. Keyboardist Claude 9 recently celebrated the sell-out vinyl release of Viva La Remix, a 4-track dance floor shaker created in collaboration with DJ Manny under the Los Banditos monikur. Claude has also been working with Manny and Bigface on The Black & White Year's East Side Remix, celebrated through a special event on November 15th. And, if that is not enough, check out his solo DJ set at Carlos Santana's Maria Maria restaurant on November 21st.

When his not laying down his lyrical mastery for Afrofreque, MC Tigre Liu can be found as a regular guest at DJ Resinthol's Hump! events held every Friday night at Plush. You may also catch a whiff of his flow through some of DJ Bigface's original products, as well as on tracks by Starlynx. You may not recall the name from the top your mind, but if you were at the Bassnectar show at Antone's last year, you'll remember the madness of Starlynx's opening set at the sold-out show.

No stranger to Austin's funk scene, DJ Resinthol has been holding the grooves steady at Hump! Friday's at Plush with co-creator DJ Paco. Since its enception, Resinthol and Paco have hosted guest appearance by Chicago house music pioneer Boo Williams, as well as special guests including percussionist El Cocinero, Jazz trumpet player Ephraim Owens, and DJ J.J. Lopez.

The November Freque-a-thon introduces a myriad of collaborate project under one roof. Tune in and funk out.

$2 Cover: Baby Got Bacteria

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0600

Baby Got Bacteria and the Brass Ovaries Pole Dancers w/ special guests Guy Town and the Total Faggots

SPIN ALLEY (CD RELEASE) W/ DRIVER F, DOWNSIID, and ZLAM DUNK

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0600

The Bush Retirement Party

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:00:00 -0600

Please lend your support to the Bush Retirement Party!

On January 17, 2009, all of Austin will be celebrating the end of the current administration and the inauguration of a new president. The teeming multitudes of happy celebrants will flock to Austin to watch live music, listen to guest speakers, and heave a colossal and communal sigh of relief. A portion of proceeds from this charity extravaganza will benefit U.S. soldiers that have served in Iraq. Individuals with a thirst for change will flock to Austin from all over the world to be a part of the excitement and to contribute to the cause!

THE DETAILS:

When: George W. Bush’s last Saturday in office (January 17, 2009)

Where: Austin, Texas.

What: Best damn party in eight years! Live music performances, guest speakers, other entertainment

Who: Thousands of jubilant ticket holders celebrating the end of the Bush administration

Why: To celebrate the inauguration of a new president, and to benefit of U.S. soldiers that have served in Iraq.

Cut Copy w/ Matt & Kim (outdoors)

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0600