Grimes brings the energy to the blue stage during FFF Fest.
Photo by Daniel Cavazos
It almost seemed as though the 10th anniversary of Fun Fun Fun Fest was bound to be doomed. Arguably the most anticipated performer canceled due to illness. Then, a top comedian’s flight was canceled due to weather. Day two brought uncertainty as the festival awaited approval from the City of Austin to open the gates, unsure if rain would cause delays.
But in true music fashion, the show did go on, and Fun Fun Fun Fest did not disappoint in the slightest. Replacing the canceled D’Angelo show was the legendary Lauryn Hill; Tig Notaro’s standup show was rescheduled from day one to day two; and, eventually, music fans were let into the soggy festival grounds on the second day, causing almost no delays to the schedule.
We at CultureMap donned our best rainproof clothes and faced the fest head on to capture top music acts from around the world. From old school rock ‘n’ rollers to up-and-coming rappers and heavy metal wailers, FFF Fest managed to curate a unique — at times oddball — lineup of major music influencers and those just breaking into the game.
Grimes brings the energy to the blue stage during FFF Fest.
Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Grimes brings the energy to the blue stage during FFF Fest.
Paper Sister to play single release show at Hole in The Wall
April has arrived and along with it comes some absolutely lovely weather. And a lot of pollen. Disregard the attack on your allergies though, and get out there for some of the great local shows happening in the first half of the month. See here for recommendations.
Stella And The Very Messed at Tweedy’s – Friday, April 3 Get yourself to Tweedy’s this Friday, April 3, for a free show that will feature Stella And The Very Messed, French Teacher, and Ewe. By the way, in case you missed it last year, Stella And The Very Messed released a solid album titled Big Familiar.
Plum Creek Records & Tapes 3rd Anniversary – Saturday, April 4 Take a little trip down to Lockhart on Saturday, April 4, to celebrate a couple of anniversaries. Plum Creek Records & Tapes will be ringing in its third year of existence, and Bill Baird will be on hand to perform his album {{{ SUNSET }}}, which is turning 20. This is a free event that will run from noon to 4pm.
Cactus Lee at Moontower Saloon – Wednesday, April 8 Country stalwart Cactus Lee, who has a new album titled Lee’s Dream coming out on April 10, will play the Moontower Saloon on Wednesday, April 8. Jon Muq is on the bill as well. Tickets are $20 and proceeds will go to the Sun Radio Foundation.
Paper Sister at Hole In The Wall – Friday, April 10 Upstart indie rockers Paper Sister will put out a new single on Friday, April 10, and then celebrate its release on that same date at Hole In The Wall. Cheetah Cheetah and Tough On Fridays round out the lineup. Tickets are $12.76.
Alex Reigelman at Chess Club – Friday, April 10 “I Forgot Myself” is the title of Alex Reigelman’s new single, and it’s due out on Friday, April 10. On that same night, you can see him perform at Chess Club alongside Specific Thing and Quinn Decker And The LLC, who recently dropped a noteworthy album titled The Second Greatest Depression. Cover will be $10 at the door.
Eulogy Of The Independent Zine at Hotel Vegas – Saturday, April 11 Head to Hotel Vegas on Saturday, April 11, for Eulogy of the Independent Zine, a “gathering of local publishers, artists, and collectives shaping the future of independent media.” There’s a lineup topped by Night Ritualz, who just put out an excellent album titled Time Is A Thief, plus Joan Dark, CRVO, and Careabout. You can also expect special merch, drink specials, and more. Tickets are $13.54.
