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March 2, 2012

6 days ’til I’m not post dating this blog.

I’ve been busy, you guys. Like, I’m trying this exercise thing out and doing things away from my computer because I spend a whole hell of a lot of time with it at work. And I work a lot. Because I love it. But, I also love music and that is why I am backdating this post and filling it with folkish-rockish acts I’m looking forward to at 35 Denton. You know you love a good tune with a banjo in it every once in a while, too.

Buxton (Houston, TX)

Notable tunes to check out: “Wolves and Owls,” “Fingertips” / Facebook / Twitter / Official

Typhoon (Portland, OR)

Notable tunes to check out: “The Honest Truth,” “Summer Home” / Facebook / Twitter / Official

The Eastern Sea (Austin, TX)

Notable tunes to check out: “The Snow,” “Say Yes” / Facebook / Twitter / Official

March 1, 2012

7 days ’til you get a little digital, digital.

You have to sing the title of this post to the tune of Olivia Newton-John’s “Let’s Get Physical.” Anyway, so I see a few of you discovered the 35 Denton schedules I’ve put together which aren’t the prettiest but should help you figure where exactly you should be next week. NEXT WEEK! The schedules are somewhat mobile friendly so you should bookmark it in your space phone if you’re into that sort of thing. Technology is fancy. Also, technology rings heavy in today’s bands. Check ‘em out if you like instruments that need to be plugged in. You know you do.

MillionYoung (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

Notable tunes to check out: “Obelisk,” “Calrissian” / Facebook / Twitter / Official

Class Actress (Brooklyn, NY)

Notable tunes to check out: “Let Me Take You Out,” ” / Facebook / Twitter / Official

The Pass (Louisville, KY)

Notable tunes to check out: “Treatment of the Sun,” “Colors” / Facebook / Twitter / Bandcamp

February 29, 2012

8 days ’til you notice recurring characters.

Ryan Thomas Becker. Petra Kelly. Jeremy Buller.

When some people have free time, they watch TV, get lost in the internet or take naps. Not these guys. Nope, when they get bored, they form bands. I can’t imagine what 35 Denton‘s programming team has to go through to make sure their shows don’t overlap but they do it every year. I’ve lost count of all the bands these musicians are in but here are a few. Check them out at the festival. It’s basically harder not to see them than to see them, you know. Probability and math and stuff.

Ryan Thomas Becker: RTB2

Notable tunes to check out: “When Hammer Hits Stone,” “Wire to the Walls” / Facebook / Twitter / Bandcamp

Ryan Thomas Becker, Petra Kelly: Hares on the Mountain

Notable tunes to check out: “Cherry Tree,” “John Hardy” / Facebook / Bandcamp

Petra Kelly: Spooky Folk

Notable tunes to check out: “Bible Belt,” “Rare Bird” / Facebook / Twitter / Bandcamp

Jeremy Buller: The Hope Trust

Notable tunes to check out: “Break You Down,” “Going Home” / Facebook / Twitter / Bandcamp

Jeremy Buller

Notable tunes to check out: “I Want To” (Best Coast cover), “How Can I Tell You” (Cat Stevens cover) / Facebook / Twitter / Bandcamp

February 28, 2012

9 days ’til we all got a lil’ more swagger.

Because sometimes acoustic guitars and stoner doom rock don’t cut it. S’all.

G-Side (Huntsville, AL)

Notable tunes to check out: “Cinematic,” “24 Eight” / Facebook / Twitter / Bandcamp

Main Attrakionz (Oakland, CA)

Notable tunes to check out: “World Tour,” “Take 1″ / Facebook / Twitter / Official

Sore Losers (Dallas, TX)

Notable tunes to check out: “8587 (Birthday),” “The Deadly Intro” / Facebook / Twitter / Official

February 27, 2012

10 days ’til some of you travel north by 35.

See what I did there? In case you aren’t familiar with 35 Denton trivia, the festival was actually started many years ago as a day party called NX35 at SXSW. It morphed into its own fest, changed its name to 35 Conferette and has now emerged as the beautiful butterfly we will all hug and love next week. History is fun, right? Anyway, I’ve listed a few Austinites that will be making the trip up to Denton and you should reward them by checking them out.

Also, don’t forget to check out the unofficial schedules I’ve put together. I only have one unofficial show listed but if you know of any others, let me know!