I wasn’t going to feature The Flaming Lips because c’mon, you are probably one of the 15,000 people slated to come to the free show on Saturday. But, after reading the adventures of Chris Flemmons in the latest copy of Dallas Observer and how close NX35 was to losing The Flaming Lips, I thought it was only proper to end the countdown this way. Enjoy, beautiful people!
Ah, yes. The most asked question this week among NX35 attendees has probably been, “What bands are you going to see?” (Runner-ups include: Where do I get a wristband? Is the Flaming Lips show really free? What time does this band play? When am I going to find time to sleep?) As most of the showcases have announced the order of bands, I have finally gotten to the point where I can chart out my night. If you need help charting out yours, check out the Thursday lineup here: http://theneener.net/unofficial-nx35-2010-schedule/unofficial-nx35-2010-schedule-thursday If you have a fancy space phone, bookmark it so you’ll always know where to go!
Countdown bands playing Thursday:
Andy’s
Dan’s Silver Leaf
Hailey’s
Jupiter House
Sweetwater
My tentative schedule:
I’m going to start with KXT’s showcase at Dan’s Silver Leaf. I know, they are mostly local acts but I’ve never seen OK Sweetheart or RTB2, and Jacob Metcalf gets better with each show. Plus, word on the street is that RTB2 is releasing their new live album, In People, at this show… for free? Afterward, I’m heading to Hailey’s to enjoy the post-rock instrumentals of This Will Destroy You, and if I have enough energy and time, I’d like to catch New Science Projects at Andy’s. It’s been far too long since I’ve seen Dale Jones at his craft.
Feel free to say hi if you happen to go to any of these shows. Contact me or live vicariously through my twitter account, @theneener, as I will be tweeting like a mofo throughout NX35.
This post is a giant thank you to all who have contributed to this NX35 countdown bonanza. It’s strange to think that the first time I thanked my supporters was forty days ago back in January when I had a whopping 51 people visit my blog that day. Only nine days in and I already started to feel the enormity of this project!
But thanks to friends, fellow music lovers, bloggers, writers (unlike bloggers, some of them get paid!), musicians, and curious passers-by, I have been able to follow through, and I’m most definitely glad I did. I’ve made a lot of new connections, have a newfound respect toward music bloggers and writers, and discovered so many new bands to follow. SO MANY!
Plus, to be personal, this project has helped me see what is possible if you just put your mind to it. Not just through this blog but also by volunteering with NX35, I’ve seen what happens when a lot of heart and determination is involved. To see what Chris Flemmons took as an idea many years ago to an event that brought a hundred volunteers together to help bring thousands of people to Denton this weekend to see over two hundred bands is quite inspiring. The enormity of his project has most definitely been overwhelming but with some support, it’s happening. It really is happening.
So, with one day left and four times as many readers from my first thank you post, yes, I do feel a large sense of accomplishment. It was always my hope that someone, somewhere would discover a new band or two through this, and it brings me great joy to know some of you have. I will continue to update this blog after NX35 (uh, did someone say SXSW?) so I hope you will stick around and discover new music with me. Again, my gratitude to my supporters and to all NX35 supporters.
Let’s do this thing.
No, you don’t have to RSVP to Facebook events to get in to these official and unofficial NX35 shows (you may need a wristband though!) but some of us actually use Facebook to organize our schedules. Who knew Facebook could be so handy?
NOTE: If you know of any showcase with a Facebook event not listed here, create the event and lemme know!
Updated: March 9, 2010 7:01PM CST
1PM-2:30PM, Banter
NX35: DFW, the Arts, and the Future: A Roundtable Discussion
2PM-6PM, Cool Beans
NX35 Day Party presented by The Schoolhouse and Annex House
Balance Party, Tiger, Tooth and Paw, Cartright, Allie Farris
5PM-6:30PM, Cool Beans
Allie Farris
4PM-6PM, Dan’s Silver Leaf
Music Makers Mixer Denton NX35
8PM-12AM, Dan’s Silver Leaf
KXT 91.7 NX35 Showcase
OK Sweetheart, Jacob Metcalf, RTB2, Carrie Rodriguez
8PM-12AM, Texas 8-Ball
Savage and the Big Beat, The Bizarro Kids, Burywood, Lazy Native
8PM-12:30AM, Circa 77 (BYOB!)
Andrew Tinker, Jessie Frye, Small Time Ruffians, Har Herrar / alternate event info
8PM-1AM, J & J’s
The Daily Beat, Cocky Americans, Parata, The Virgin Wolves
8PM-3AM, Boiler Room
Snarky Puppy, Zorch, Kaboom, Zlam Dunk, Orange Peel Sunshine
8:30PM-9:30PM, Rubber Gloves
Native Lights
9PM-12AM, The Hydrant
NX35 – AM Ramblers, Jenn Gooch, Daniel Folmer, the cut*off, Roy Robertson
9PM-1AM
NX35 Annex House Showcase
Fox and the Bird, Sabra Laval, The Beaten Sea, Delmore Pilcrow
9PM-2AM, Andy’s
NX35: Gutterth Showcase
History at Our Disposal, New Science Projects, Nervous Curtains, The Timeline Post, Drink to Victory
11:45PM-2AM, Boiler Room
Snarky Puppy CD/DVD Release Show
12PM-8PM, 1035 Oak Street
The Unofficial NX35 Day Show – Picnic
The Lackadaisies, GioSafari, The Orbans, Darcy, Bronze Whaler, The Gypsy Bravado, Holy Mountain, Constant Seas, Balance Problems
2PM-6PM, Cool Beans
NX35 Day Party presented by The Schoolhouse and Annex House
Eerie Apartment, Kristall Nacht, EPDAGR, Noonday Morningstar
4PM-6PM, Dan’s Silver Leaf
Drink and Think at NX35
8PM-11:55PM, Rubber Gloves
Indian Jewelry, Babar, White Drugs, Hotel, Hotel, Vexed UK
8PM-11:55PM, Texas 8 Ball
The Rocketboys, Here Holy Spain, Bridges and Blinking Lights, The Phuss
8PM-2AM, The Hydrant
The Angelus, Robot Arm, Museum Creatures, Icarus Himself, Handbrake
8PM-2AM, Banter
Frontier Ruckus, The Demigs, Summer of Glaciers, Lane and Paul
9PM-10PM, J & J’s
The Hope Trust
12PM-3PM, Cool Beans
NX35 Day Party presented by The Schoolhouse and Annex House
The Vessel Fleet, Cassavettes, Leg Sweeper
12PM-3PM, A Creative Art Studio
Unofficial NX35 Day Show @ Creative Art
One Hundred Flowers, Clint Niosi, Lalagray, Early Birds, Wheeler Sparks
12PM-5PM, 1017 Alice St.
Unofficial NX35 Day Show with Frontier Ruckus
Frontier Ruckus, Baruch the Scribe, Robert Ellis, Western Giants, Burywood
9:40PM-12:40AM, Hailey’s
MATAS & The Black Angels
10PM-1AM, Boiler Room
Trebuchet, Oso Closo, 420 Blues
12PM-6PM, Recycled Books and Music
Words and Music
Kelly Evans, Shannon Goleman, Cody Robinson, Ryan Cornelius, Aaron Leis, Lara Campbell, Katey Margolis, Angela Gigi Foster, Jen Gooch, Aaron Anderson, Jason Ashbaugh, Darci Ratliff, Ashley Cromeens, Michael Constantine McConnell, George Neal, Haj Ross, Chris Welch
12:05PM-6:05PM, 816 W. Sycamore St.
Unofficial NX35 Syc House Day Show
Icarus himself, Glen Farris, Br’er
2PM-6PM, Cool Beans
NX35 Day Party presented by The Schoolhouse and Annex House
Boom Box Society, Teamwork, Sydney Confirm, T0MMYL33J0NEZ
3PM-9PM, Little Guys Warehouse
Paperstain Records Day Show
Douche aka Last Men, Seth Sherman, Dust Congress, Shiny Around the Edges, Geistheistler, Drink to Victory, Kampfgrounds, Piccline, Kaboom
8PM-2AM, Boiler Room
Parade of Flesh at NX35 / alternate event info
Fishboy, Math the Band, The Shakes, The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt, Giggle Party, Smile Smile
10PM-2AM, Jupiter House
Quiet Company, Strangers Family Band, Thunder Power, Drive Like Maria, The Diamond Center
This will be dated March 9 but I am actually writing this a day before the festival begins. I say this so I won’t confuse those that haven’t kept up with my procrastination and think I’m either terrible at math or psychic. Several articles popped up today (March 10) that reminds Denton of the magnitude of this music conferette, namely the free show at the fairgrounds that will draw at least ten times more people than the parking lot can handle. You may be able to catch one of the few pedicabs in town, let Querencia Community Bike Shop valet your bicycle, or dust off your sneakers and walk. I know, this is Texas and we don’t walk much anywhere but let’s try to avoid ticking off as many people as possible, okay? Exercise releases endorphins and will give you extra cheer too!
photo credit: www.jerrelljones.com
This feature will be short and sweet because I only have twenty minutes left in this day. And I still have a few more days to post to complete this countdown so no disrespect to today’s featured band! I recently caught Young and Brave at DayBowBow’s One-Year Blogiversary and they were one of the most memorable acts of the afternoon for me. This five-piece act from Denton delivered rock with soul and grit that actually caused me to leave my warm spot outside on Dan’s porch and into the bar to see them for myself. If you’re unsure of which band to catch Saturday night, check out Young and Brave at The Hydrant. And now, a video to make up for my lack of words.
Notable tunes to preview online: “Holy Ghost”, “No Sympathy”/ Myspace / Facebook
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