If there is one man who wants to ensure everyone has an uninterrupted movie experience, it's Austin's Tim League. Taking the infamous no-talking PSAs and cell phone ban one step further, League tells Deadline that Google Glass is now banned in his Alamo Drafthouse theaters.
Though he says nothing of how ridiculous they make patrons look, League says he does worry about potential piracy issues. “We’ve been talking about this potential ban for over a year,” League said in an interview with Deadline. “Google Glass did some early demos here in Austin and I tried them out personally. At that time, I recognized the potential piracy problem that they present.”
League took to Twitter to announce the ban on Monday, tweeting:
Google Glass is officially banned from @drafthouse auditoriums once lights dim for trailers. #MovieManners
The Alamo's announcement, which was covered by Time and other national news outlets, does leave a little wiggle room. League tells the trade publication that as technology adapts, so too will the Alamo's policies. While the current ban is in effect patrons are asked to remove their Google Glass before the lights dim.
Gran Moreno to play album release show at the 13th Floor
Now that Free Week is a wrap and Austinites all geared up to take in as many local shows as possible, here’s a handful of can't-miss gigs with Austin artists that are happening in the back portion of January. Have fun out there!
Nervous at Chess Club – Saturday, January 17 Nervous will ring in the arrival of their anticipated new album, The Day I Died For You, at Chess Club this Saturday, January 17. The slowcore act will be joined by Wake Up Spaceboy, Heaven Driver, Feedr, and Boyd. Tickets are just $12.
Gran Moreno at the 13th Floor – Sunday, January 18 Blistering rock duo Gran Moreno have a new album, El Sol, out this week, and the release party for it is set to go down at the 13th Floor on Sunday, January 18. Heavy Velvet will open. Tickets are $18.40. By the way, if you show up early (doors are at 6 pm), you’ll have a chance to grab a free copy of Gran Moreno’s album.
Hi, How Are You Project Fundraiser at 29th St. Ballroom – Thursday, January 22 29th St. Ballroom will host a Hi, How Are You Project Fundraiser on Thursday, January 22, with a lineup that features twang pop act Caroline Hale and indie rockers Witches Exist. Tickets range from $20 to $100, and 100 percent of ticket sales will benefit the Hi, How Are You Project, which “aims to educate young people worldwide about the importance of mental health and well-being through creative content, events, and community-building programs.”
Abortion Access Benefit at Hotel Vegas – Saturday, January 24 Head on over to Hotel Vegas on Saturday, January 24, for the fourth annual Abortion Access Benefit. The lineup here is a big one with Holy Wave, Gus Baldwin & The Sketch, Important Group, Gummy Fang, Haha Laughing, Ritual, Shallowater, and Quiet Light. Tickets are $33.45, and 100 percent of the profits will go to Noise For Now, a nonprofit that specializes in reproductive justice.
Duel Step at Sagebrush – Friday, January 30 If you’re looking for a show that’s actually a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll, then get to Sagebrush on Friday, January 30, for the aptly titled Duel Step. Put on by heavy rockers Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol, the versatile lineup also features Otis Wilkins, Magic Rockers Of Texas, Armadillo Road. Tickets are $24.08.
Grandmaster at the Stateside Theater – Saturday, January 31 Join the ever-funky Grandmaster at the Stateside Theater on Saturday, January 31, as they celebrate the release of their new album, Grandmaster II. Support for the evening includes Mike Sailors Quintet and Dodo. Tickets range from $28.70 to $41.05.
