That's right, it can finally be announced!

Burlesque of North America & Modern Radio Record Label Present:
MINNESOTA MIGRATATION: A FREE SXSW DAY PARTY
Friday, March 14th from 12-6PM at the Dog and Duck Pub in DT Austin, TX
Music Provided by:
Doomtree
The Plastic Constellations
Birthday Suits
STNNNG
Vampire Hands
His Mischief
Chooglin'
Private Dancer
DJ Mike and Wes of Burlesque

Beverage and beverage holders will be provided by Summit Brewing Company
There are many more people and sponsors to thank in the coming days.
Special thanks to Sarah Sandusky for her ambition and vision.

sweet, ill be swinging by!

wow, sick ass!

i will be there

Wow. This is happening on the very same day and hour as our March 14 SXSW show.

That sucks pretty bad for me.

you're playing for 6 hours?

Well, no, but the show is from 1 to 5.

That is an amazing lineup. SXSW is going to be so pissed!

also, PM can get the credit for making this ball roll on this. We have been plotting out this show since I got back last year and pm got us our venue practically 3-4 months ago. This should be fuckin' fun!

Paul Metzger's gig is on the same day.. hopefully the time conflict / distance is minimal enough for me to stop by (and vice versa).

whoooo mpls reps

Is there still a chance this could be SXSW sanctioned?

Soapy - good question. I registered 5 bands for SXSW and still haven't received any notification.

Don't they say by Feb 1 at the latest??

Yep. That's next Friday!

They'd be kinda stupid to not want this show, right?

AAAAHHH, I still haven't figured out if I'm flying or driving!!!

gawwwd i should go to SXSW. i need to make that happen

Why would you go all the way to Texas to see a bunch of bands you see all the time here?


*ducks*

BONERS!

ILL BE THERE!!!!!!!

because there are folks like imeyer who live on the east coast and don't get to see these bands all the time. And the weather is going to be much better during that time of the year.

Orbit - because you've never seen a crowd of Minnesotans erupt over a ZZ Top cover the way a crowd of Texans do.
Yep. This completely justifies a long-ass and spendy trip down south.

Official SXSW can not officially sanction this event, in fact it is designed specifically to not conflict with official SXSW showcases. I've pitched a similar MN showcase to them, which they were interested in, but because restrictions on number of official shows that a band can play and other scheduling conflicts it doesn't appear like a possibility. There is still a chance that certain bands can be put on a showcase before the Feb. 1 deadline, that aren't already committed to other labels and sponsored showcases, but I think they were more interested in a possible tapes n' tapes performance than anything else. We'll see what happens.

My sister told me a hilarious story about a ZZ Top rumor a couple years back at SXSW - that they were playing on the roof of a warehouse somewhere. Since sometimes SXSW rumors are actually true and nobody wants to be the guy that missed ZZ Top on a roof, there were like 400 people there and it turned out to be a cover band. Texas loves ZZ Top so much!

fuck that get on your someone else pays your way game

All hail imeyer our Creator!!!!

Uh, I'll be going now!

So all this time, all I was planning was a imeyer private party? Your welcome.

Playing a ZZ Top cover in Texas will instantly turn any show into a hardcore circa 1982, every dude in the crowd wants to get on the mic and sing along

Sweet, I didn't know Ian was going, or that he even read this board, for that matter. Lurkers be outed.

blame tom

so like who is pm

PM is the guy who does all the work.

I would really, really like to attend this, but I need a sponsor to help me pay for it. Any takers? I'm a real fun time, I swear. I've never been to SXSW... :( I'm so jealous...

This is going to be fantastic. I am really really really happy it is finally happening. thanks to pm and tom and everyone for making the idea in my head a reality.

Though I am still partial to the original name, I totes understand why we had to change it.

ISS: Can you get to Minnesota and take ten days off?

Soapy, I could get to MN, but I doubt I can get 10 days off. Well....maybe... You're driving? I guess I imagined myself flying from Chicago, that way I wouldn't need to miss so much work. Hmm... Where are you staying? I have a giant problem with not planning ahead and wanting things at the last minute.

I'm just afraid that every year I will say that I can't afford it, promise myself I'll go next year, not go and eventually it will all pass me by and I'll regret it. I'm feeling very carpe diem-y lately.

really wish i woulda booked my flight on Friday when they were just a bit over $300, now they're back above $400 :(

Memories: priceless.

Adster posted this on Jan 24th, 2008 at 12:09:25 pm
Orbit - because you've never seen a crowd of Minnesotans erupt over a ZZ Top cover the way a crowd of Texans do.
Yep. This completely justifies a long-ass and spendy trip down south.

No, I believe the correct answer is cheap, abundant, high-quality drugs.

THANK YOU PM AND TOM and SANDUSKS FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN.


Super excited.

whoooooo ZZtop!

If I get on the Dean's list for last semester, I am skipping school and going to Texas in the back of somebody's van.

you and martha have to come since you are in our band.

Yay!!! I didn't think it was possible, but now I love SXSW even more!!


Also, I heard that rumor about a rooftop party in '06, except for it was Gang of Four who was playing, not ZZ Top. But this one I think was true, natch.

so, renting a car is really pretty cheap (eg $12/day) especially if you already have insurance. anyone wanna car pool?

kickass! I can't wait!

again fuck it i should just drive down. i have to quit debating it. i have a good car. i could find somewhere to stay. i have plenty of money saved

Dogg. Carpool, come on!!! I've been saying this for months. I'm in. We could rent a freaking Humvee.

Get it together people. I want to see a ton of familiar faces down there. There are still plenty of places available to stay. isaidsubtle, get to the TC and drive down with someone, a band or whoever.

How much money do you think one realistically needs for this?

It takes about 7 hours to drive to the TC. I could fly for about $120 round trip. Then, how many hours to Austin? Maybe Soapy would like to take the scenic route and pick me up in Chicago? Eh? Eh???

Dang. Maybe this should be my unemployment gift to myself?

You could meet Soapy half way and find a place to leave your car for a week in Des Moines then get your car on the way back. Its hike down there but a ton of people have done it over the years. According to Mapquest it is 17 1/2 hours. That is a reasonable two day drive or one fairly balls out drive.

I will go but Private Dancer has to fly Finger PRessure down, first class.

1000 of those miles are on 35.

OR if one of the bands wants to come pick me up in Chicago, I will get them a show here the night before. Wouldn't that be fantastic?!? Eh? Eh????

Hmm...

Cost depends on how many people are in a car.

It's like 1200 miles, divided by say, 35 mpg, equals about 35 gallons of gas, which is like, say, $110 each way. Divide that three ways (in a regular car 3 is probably ideal), you're lookin at $80/person for travel.

It's much more awesome if you get 14mpg, let me tell you.

Add an oil change in there too.

$180-200 for a wristband (although this can be optional if you want to roll with the free stuff that goes on). Food each day - $20 (can be much cheaper or nearly free depending on where you end up during the day). Booze - Day parties it is free but if you want to drink at night, you have to plan accordingly. Hotel $40 or so a night. Transportation - Cabs can be necessary at times but staying in town helps the cause quite a bit. I would say $10 a day could be safe. Again, there are definitely ways to do things on the cheap and I plan on doing it as much as possible.

"road snacks"

It's really about 22 hours. Definitely a two day drive unless you have tons of crystal meth.

I'd budget $50/day for random shit at a minimum. You could get by on less, but it would be less fun. Or more fun depending on how balls-out you are.

So at the low end, including travel, you're looking at over $500 (not including booze) for three nights. Right?

Well, yeah. I'd include booze in that $50, though. You can get creative.

OH SHIT the wristband. Also something you can do without if you're a badass.

Road snacks are like $50/eighth.

Anyone who makes this happen, I'll change your oil for free minus oil and filter. I'm top and bottom certified by Valvoline Instant Oil Change.

I thought wristbands were pretty much impossible to get at this point anyway?

The guy who changes my oil is named "Thong." Do you have a cool mechanic name?

pm posted this on Jan 25th, 2008 at 11:53:50 am
I'm top and bottom certified.

<i>pm posted this on Jan 25th, 2008 at 11:53:50 am
I'm top and bottom certified.<i>

A carload of people can totally make it in one shot. We did it with just two several years back. Your SXSW experience just won't be complete minus being trapped with other people's bad breath, farts, crankiness, complaints about being sore, etc. for 18 hrs. Plus it's impossible to get lost on the way.

yeah, I have driven to Olympia with one person in the car in 23 1/2 hours so you can definitely make that hike in 17 if you switch drivers. If you start early afternoon after a good night sleep you drive through the rest of the day and arrive the next night ready to enjoy the night life before sleeping hard as fuck!

I've driven both from Austin and from Missoula, MT with just one other person in the car in a straight shot. It sucks, but it's totally doable.

Wristbands haven't gone on sale yet.

love, from top and bottom

ha, $50 a day!! $500!! hahahahaha.

yeah, private dancer will not be rolling like you pimps.

It's more fun if you stop in Wichita to party.

Huge thanks to the Turf Club for having the foresight to give back to their community.

Peter, i just shot you an email at your MR address

I drove two years in a row. First year was easy for some reason. I found a bunch of pretty believable bling in the garbage of a men's bathroom at a gas station in the middle of the night somewhere in Oklahoma. It was on the way down and i wore it the whole weekend and on special occasions since. Second year we got trapped in a blizzard on the way back which was terrifying and we were forced to pull over and get a hotel for the night. The highway was littered with cars in the ditch. Last year I flew and I don't think I can go back to the car. If you like going to a zillion shows. But you can strategically party if you hit the online free show lists a week or two before hand and get your RSVP in effect.

Private Dancer is gonna be six kinds of POOR on this trip. Not complaining, "touring" is the new "fat camp."

Ian MacKaye has never flown in his life.

Fat camp?
"Private Dancer, too big for their britches"

whats the situation with being under 21 and going to sxsw? my band applied and I wonder if it would even be fun going since I am under 21...

oh, my last post was supposed to say "if you like going to a zillion shows, get the wristband."

how much are wristbands these days, just over $100?

I think more like $150-$180

cool, thanks

so really i could spend $500 for this? looks like the talkers are doing a short weekend trip the week following so i'll need money for that. but i might be getting my tax refund back, maybe ill get alot back. and i've saved a bunch of money up. i'll be working a bunch up till then. but i'll miss a bunch of school if i go to SXSW. dammmnnnn i'm so conflicted

so really i could spend $500 for this?
yes you do. cause i am in need of a good road trip.
plus we can visit uncle bruce

dallas is soooooo far away from austin though. i need to live a little

ironknowledge--
seeing you all blinged out in your texas finery was one of the most magical moments of my life. Please bring it back.

I got word yesterday that it is totes ok for me to take this time off of work, so it's official: abomb and I are hosting this fine event, so that makes it even more awesome. YAY.

hells yeah! Well ms. dusks.

looks like i might not be able to get work off for this. my hopes of going to SXSW are now slipping threw my fingers

My flight is at 6am on Wed. I can't wait for the preparty!!! I will be hungover...at Las Manitas! Yay enchiladas verdes!

abomb, what time does that put you in Austin? I am looking at getting in at 8:30am. preparty is ON.

Around 10, I think. So Las Manitas will totally be open! And I think my London crew will already be there, so we can meet up with them, too. I AM SOOOOO EXCITED!!!!

this shit is gonna be AWESOME.

I think a lot of us are coming in on the same abomb flight.

How many of us? I'm glad I'll have support for this early morning nonsense.

I just got my tickets from a vendor in the SA parking lot. I didn't know this was going on in Blaine this year, or that Big Head Todd and the Monsters were playing.

scamp, TRL and I for sure are rolling with you abomb.

quaid, you must be referring to the Basilica showcase with del amitri, The Bodeans and Dazy Head Mazy.

DHM is playing!!!!

Dave Hatthews Mand ?

If you don't know Dazy Head Mazy, this convo is ovro.

Randyquaidofthemind, I love the cut of your jib. The Big Head Todd and the Monsters thing is a post-SXSW wrap up. Its where things get really nuts. PM, this should probably be saved for pm's but Del Amitri canceled... I know I know, it sucks but I think we can still manage to put out that best of triple LP.

also, Milf, I almost lost my shit reading that.

1 month away! I'm starting to get excited for this now that it seems like something that's happening instead of being a nebulous "future-event." Hooray for fun!

I think I arrive 10 minutes after you guys, pm, so wait up! And congrats to you and sandusks for the show---mighty fine!

We'll do the supershuttle thing but I ain't buying a return ticket this time. Captain got hosed on that last time!!

I am soooo fuckin' stoked after reading last year's shit!

CD comp
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Dan Black is a made genius! Here is the Minnesota Migration logo and CD sleeve he designed. This comp will be given away at the day party and throughout the SXSW week. It features 20 of your favorite Twin Cities bands. Many of these tracks are previously unreleased and will serve as a teaser to their heavily anticipated releases. Thank you so much to all the bands who contributed and to the Turf Club for making this project possible. Also, check out the front page for updated info on the day party.

daaaaaaaayum...

that CD comp artwork is gonna put the Reveille one to shame

very cool

Very nice!

I am glad "Manic Mechanic" has finally found a proper home

thanks dudes. i like "made," as long as someone doesn't pesci me.

GREAT WORK milkdragon, you got mad game, son.

OMG. that is AWESOME. Milkdragon, when I meet you in TX I will congratulate you in person, but for now, the internet will have to do.

I. AM. SO. EXCITED. I. AM. GOING. TO. CRY.

I can't wait to get my copy.

Man looking at the line-up on the cd...there look's to be some great stuff on there. Good work all around people.

solid gold digipak.
No, just simple sleeve.
The CD itself is going to look tight too, if Noiseland can do it.

Stay tuned for the art on the collapsible, insulated, portable, beverage holder/cozy giveaway.
Sponsored by Summit Brewing Company.

That logo is genius.

mad(e) genious scamp.
my favorite part is the washing machine on top with the cord dangling.

lovely!

i seriously cannot contain my excitement. I am going to explode. this is going to be amaaaaaaazing.

pm, did that "tricky" cd stuff ever work out? Or rather, did the Noiselands cave in to my demands?

When can I have a copy of it in my tiny hands?

Also, I'm absurdly excited for this trip...if only I can get all my Flatstock shit together in time. I hope all of you Twin Citieses come by to look at me peddling my wares if the day party scene's got you down.

I feel so lame. I have to stay here and go to SCHOOL and WORK. BOOO!!!

I was told the CDs will be done tomorrow. I have been let down before. I'm assuming everything will work out.
It's not that my glass is half full, I'm just not thirsty.

I'm really excited for flatstock, possibly more than the music. I'm going to buy all the busty, topless, devil horn/tail chick posters I can find.

I want a CD before I leave so it doesn't get lost in the abyss of my van.

SXSW is cancelled but there's going to be an awesome Julius Caesar party here on the 15th as consolation.

I concur with Germ War. If i can get my copy ahead of time that'd be great.

Thanks in advance,
coach

Julius Caesar party, Et tu, Brute? No offense to the bands playing the official fest, but it would be awesome is SXSW was cancelled.

First you're more excited for flatstock, now you don't care if any music gets played at all. I see how it is.

pm doesn't like music.

Official SXSW music.

Modern Radio: Where The Bands Are Almost As Important As Posters

people that design posters actually make money though right?

haha, I didn't step one foot in flatstock last year and don't plan on it this year. The local stuff I know and the stuff I don't know....well, there is just too much good music and shit going on.

sandusks posted this on Mar 03rd, 2008 at 12:00:56 pm
i seriously cannot contain my excitement. I am going to explode. this is going to be amaaaaaaazing.

Me too, only instead of excitement it's jealousrage and instead of amaaaaaaazing it's going to be rampaging. Murderous rampaging.

Agreed. I thought I might make the trip but nooooo, I gotta go to work and school and not have any fun!

Barf!!!!

Steph, we should have a "too cool for sxsw" party...

it would be really easy to do that because the weather here will be significantly cooler than in Austin. I was told it was in the 90s this week. I'll let you know though for sure when we get down there ;)

90s? glad i'm not going. i'll take the cold.

God, I hope so. I can barely type here in the office since my hands are so cold.

SUMMER, BRING IT.

I heard 70s while we are there. I checked the weather channel and it is saying 79 as a high for Wed and Thurs and then 72 the high through the weekend with a low of 50 I am sure being at night. I am looking forward to it!

I'm going to the hospital tonight to get blood work done as a LAST DITCH effort to get healthy before this. SAD FACE.

Holy fuck my dad's boat works now. See you on Monday, Colorado River!

coach, do you have the death flu going around?? if so, so sorry to hear it! it sounds BRUTAL.

i've made the drive from austin in one day, but man oh man, was it a rough trip. by the time i got through kansas, i was hallucinating little pink rabbits all over the road. frankly, i don't even remember iowa of southern MN. i'm sure it's possible to do with an extra driver or two.

Hertz Rent-a, yes, it is the plague that's been "going around." Due to SXSW and HS tour in May I HAVE to go to work. I'm gonna get EVERY one of my coworkers sick as shit. "Lovin' every minute of it duh duh duh."

Coach, when we sit down to a delicious full slab of ribs (for just you and I) at Sam's BBQ, your sickness will float away. In fact, I'm not going to watch any bands down in Texas. I'm just going to eat ribs and drink beer until I puke, pass out, or die, whichever comes first.

Chance, I have this image of the two of us eating towards the middle of a rack of ribs ala "Lady and the Tramp" and meeting in the middle all romantic stylee.

Then passing the old Minute Maid jug filled with water back and forth to wet our whistles.
And then.... we'll order another slab of ribs.

Sounds like heaven.

Ok, NOW I can't wait.

10-day forecast for Austin- they are predicting a little rain, but hopefully that will change: <a href="http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USTX0057?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared">here</a

someone give ben crew a nuggie for me, eh?

CD comps are in and look awesome. Thanks Milkdragon.

sheelar- done and done, I will see ye olde birthday suits this friday in SF! yay!

sweet! TWO nuggies!

only for you sheelar. ben will not know what hit him.

;)

I was hanging out with a brewer-friend last night who had very good things to say about the beer the Dog and Duck carries. Sure enough, it's fantastic. I can't wait to listen to great music whilst sipping a Dogfish Raison d'etre and then a Real Ale Double ESB. Yay local breweries!

I'm going to eat the shit out of some bangers and mash or something. I have nothing but good things to say about the owner and manager of the Dog and Duck Pub. They have been super generous and accommodating to us in this first year of us attempting something like this. I guess the manager also is involved with the North vs. South fest.

That place is just plain awesome. It's the Turf Club vibe of Austin as far as I'm concerned. Except it also has a patio.

Getting. Excited.

coach- AM EXCITED. MOTORHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

D&D Pub will have a huge tent/stage that they are setting up for our event. Plus a ROPED OFF BACK STAGE AREA!!!!!!! VIPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SHIVS!!

OH MAN I'm READY for VIP treatment. It's about time.

Tom ordered the red carpet today. Unfortunately it's not actually red, but pink and shaped like Hello Kitty.

Actually, its brown and yellow and looks like chococat. KNOW YOUR SANRIO!

Oh Tom. Are you going to decorate with your household appliances? Will there be a Hello Kitty waffle in my future? (say yes.)

oooh, it would be funny to make hello kitty waffles at a show! I think we will be short on room for the iron but talk to milkdragon, maybe he can bring it with!

DUDE- have you guys heard of Batter Blaster?

my friend Nick works for them and recently has made many a waffle/pancake at a show. he made my name in batter last Friday. AND he he making them at my birthday party, which is now getting to have a cake theme (pancakes, cupcakes, etc)

AND- it's suuuuper delicious (really. I am serious. they are good pancakes. and waffles.) and organic.

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Then you could make these.

Those are an ABOMINATION of a traditional breakfast. FOR SHAME.

dude. batter blaster. I'm telling you. DELICIOUS.

Dude, lady, ABOMINATION.

DUDE COACH. you have not tasted it. IT IS SO GOOD. I think Nick will be in texas I will force-feed you pancakes until you concede.

Mmmmmmm force-fed pancakes.

see! I win. AGAIN.

Let it be known that I am very, very angry at everbody I know who is playing and attending this.

I WANT TO GO TO AUSTIN AGAIN SO BAAAAAD.

Tomb, let's go to Austin, MN tomorrow, and show all these clowns. I bet we both get signed, too.

It ain't nothing but a good time, how can I resist.

bump

I just packed my flip flops and swimsuit. The moment it is warm i will abandon my shoes for the flops and not look back.

oooh, good call. I am planning on bringing both!

Imagine:
You're sitting in a roof-top pool. The sun begins to set in an array of fiery hues. As you sigh and lean back to enjoy the moment, a flock of BATS flies majestically overhead. You sip your margarita and smile.


2 more days!!! 2 more days!!!!

It's going to be 87 on Friday. There are living plants outside the window right now. I saw an owl.

Shit, that's me.

Holy shit, 87! I am so ready.

oh duuuudes I am soo pumped. one more day of work after today and then it is TOTES RAGING PARTY TIME.

87 on Friday. FUCK YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

We're playing outside at our 2nd show so the warm weather will be much appreciated.

In Austin two days and Ms. Kittens is already mistaking Soapy for an owl!

You're playing outside at your first show also.

YOU GUYS I AM HIGH ON LIFE. SANDUSKS MY LOVE I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU. SPARKS I CAN'T WAIT TO DRINK YOU.

This 12 hour work day is not gonna stop the excitement. Neither is a 6am flight.


SXSW LYFE.

abomb, I have had ini kamoze in my head alllll morning and I will sing it to you upon yr arrival.

OH DEAR LORD was that band so bad.

pm posted this on Mar 10th, 2008 at 12:33:51 pm
You're playing outside at your first show also.



O RLY? News to me. Awesome!

ok. sent out two emails to the office, email to friends who are going and myspace bulletin.

this is gonna be sooooooooooooo rad.

ooh MAN!

I am ready for this!!!!!

I am very excited and happy for all of you.

Check out this purdy picture. ironknowledge & milkdragon UNITE!
MN Migration Poster

I saw the posters about two colors in and they looked fucking sharp.

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What time do we play? Poster doesn't say.

It's right there in the D, plain as day. You play at G:3D.

Take a hint germ.

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY I AM SO EXCITED I CANNOT CONTAIN MYSELF!!!!

sorry. getting a lil' stoaked.

I hate you all.

If the last 20 hours spent with Vampire Hands is any indication of how the rest of this week is going to go, we're all going to be in bad, bad shape come Friday afternoon. Sayin'.

I think maybe this is the week I quit drugs and alcohol and rock n' roll.

Oh man. I am SO MAD AT YOU GUYS. Have fun. Spill one for your cold homies. Anyone wanna have a mid by midwest party?

Compare times I'm posting with my ability express. These are fakks.

1349 at SXSW (South by Southwest) and Vice Saves Texas party

1349 are scheduled to perform at Red 7, Austin (TX) 23.30pm on the 14th of March.

The band will also perform at the Vice Magazine-party VICE
SAVES TEXAS the same day, at the VICE OUTDOOR STAGE (1106 East 11th Street).

Lineup for the Texas gigs:
Archaon - guitars
Ravn - vocals
Seidemann - bass
Mads Hardcore - drums

Thanks to PD and VH for using up all the fun allotted for 2008. Have a bad time, chumps!

Thanks to PD and VH for leaving us 4 squares of toilet paper.

and thanks for the dickfibrosis
and thanks for the dick-fi for a bro and sis
"It is so much easier being a P-phile when you look boyish"
my fingernail clipping just dissapeared into my roommates kraw-pad.
elp me out ere!

Sometimes I will take a whole pile of fingernail clippings and dump them in a lady's Kraw.

how was this show? any pics? deets, pleease!

It was great while I was there, then screwed up by heading DT to see the slits. Though was sorry to miss choogles and Knife Werld and all, it was 96 freakin degrees out so Flatstock was a dbly awesome place to be as well.
Private dancer & Vamps hndz were super any way, and it waas a very nice set up with big tent outdoors and all!

I took some pictures - I'll put some up when I get home. We weren't able to get a show in Wichita so we're driving home now.

Did you guys see Mister Carlando/Franklin?

Yes, we had an excellent two-night stay at the Franklin home. Sherman and Biscuit enjoyed many delicious snacks out of Adster's backpack while we were away.

So how'd the MN Migration show go?

You had to be there.

I'm still there, IN MY HEAD.

Hawking surgical kits just ain't the same.

germ war posted this on Mar 17th, 2008 at 12:28:19 pm
You had to be there.

No I didn't.

I want a chihuahua. Briscuit was so damn cute. How could I hold it against one of god's cutest creatures for eating my backpack snacks?

Adster, have you already forgotten about BOY? He loved you more than any dog EVER.

Best sleeping-bag companion ever. I will see him in heaven, where he will no longer have a bum leg.

Thank you to all individuals, bands and institutions that were involved in MN Migration. I appreciate it.

Adster posted this on Mar 17th, 2008 at 12:53:12 pm
Best sleeping-bag companion ever. I will see him in heaven, where he will no longer have a bum leg.

I just fucking BUSTED OUT laughing upon remembering that BOY would be the first one in line to greet you in heaven, ahead of ALL YR FAMILY.

HOly shit i had forgotten about BOY! BOY turned on us when we left.

He felt betrayed by our departure.

Tru.

I think we should all give Tom, PM, Sando, Burlesque and everyone who helped set this up, as well as all the bands who played. It was a sight to behold all those Minnesotans and expats under one huge tent.

MVP award to His Mischief for Smokey and Banditing all the beer

Good point.

Thanks Tom, PM, Sandusks, Abomb, Burlesque, and Summit and the Turf for making this happen. It was indeed impressive, and a fantastic "first run" in what I hope will be many more.

This was too fun, the whole way.

Thanks to Tom for letting us crush the party and play after the STNNNG. I really hope this becomes a SXSW tradition.

This was fun, and then the rest of SXSW kind of looked like a shitty rock and roll Mardi Gras. Hanging out with Tears and Adster next to the crack head pit was definitely my favorite moment. Also, it was super awesome to get to know the Private Driver dudes better. Not that I doubted it, but you dudes are fucking rad dudes. Holy fuck did I have fun in Nebraska.

Thank you to everyone who made this event happen. I think we plan on making it a yearly event. I am not going to start thinking about it until after the 9 Year blowout for the label, but then I am hoping we can up the ante quite a bit. This was a good time and I am with piggy, best bands were definitely from the cities.

Does anyone have any photos of the event? I saw at least 6 people taking pictures, plus that video dude. I need something to document it on the website.

I've got some. I've just been lazy.

GW you're being so lazy you wont answer your phone when peeps call'n you to duel

germ war posted this on Mar 18th, 2008 at 08:23:23 am
I slept for 12 hours last night.

Also, remember when it was 90 degrees last Friday.

NO EXCUSES!!! GW!!! did George Bush sleep when the terrorist attacked the wtc?

Hey, btw - who was filming the bands and what is going to become of that footage?

That was someone the Burlesque folks knew. I have no idea what will be done with the footage. Calling ironknowledge.

I wasn't drunk, but somehow I barely remember playing.

OK, I was drunk.

hey hey, my good friend from Austin, THE DEAN was filming the Birthday Suits and I know us...perhaps more. I'll see what I can do about getting some footage.

Also...don't know if y'all knew, but Tim Kerr (BIG BOYS, Poison 13/Jack O Fire...lots of others) was there checking it out. We're recording with him later this year...

see more here... http://www.timkerr.net/

also my friends from Alabama, The Dexateens were there too. There shows that weekend kicked ass. Their shows that weekend kicked my ass. Great live band.

thanks for the show guys...hope y'all digged the shit...

EVERY band on the bill was fuckin' outstanding. Great set easeup. Thanks for doing it up!

Yeah, 4 realz, thanks everybody for generally being awesome. To tom and pm for helping me get to/from the airport and for asking me to co-host, ultra big thanks. And Tom, I still owe you a drank.

I'm bummed I had to miss this 'cause of Flatstock. I mean, that was cool too, but I missed out on seeing most of the STNNNG dudes and all of the Vamp Hands dudes and a whole bunch of other people that I woulda liked to have high-fived in Tejas.

And I bet everyone played awesomely too.