SXSW 2012: PART ONE

I went to SXSW with no plan. This is how Friday looked.









You better tip!


I spy rad hair.

SMILE GUYS!









Poor Pilate (Houston Band) Good Stuff!



Finnegan at Gypsy Lounge.

Really Deep Conversation.

Ginny Lee and Richie Rich.

I wanted this skateboard!

Brother and Cousin.

CPC- cute preppy couple.

Pizza Pizza!

Oh man, this hit the spot! Highlight of my day:)

 Ladies with Style! Love everything that's going on here.




Buxton, another Houston band playing at Gypsy Lounge.



Day Glow!!!!





Decided tried to have a chill night at The Driskill.

Delerious.



Look who we found! It's Josh!

JoJo got really hungry.
 
Buzz Lightyear over here was outta control!

No Smoking encouraged here.





PHOTO BOMBER!!!!



Then Nora magically got a light saber.

Bun B in the House!



BRENT!!!

Holding on to that light saber!

WHERE ARE WE GOING!?????!!!!

Don't worry guys! Nora has a light saber!

Dancing Nora Directs Traffic.

Woah no way! I ran into Lubbock Folks that Kelly went to College with.

 
To be Continued.....

FREE PRESS SUMMER FEST 2011: Finnegan

Day one of Summer Fest was a funny one. I guess no one was really ready for the sun and amount of heat (100+) that comes with it. By 2:00 pm the trees were more popular than the bands. I saw a lot of fashionista's rocking leather boots, heels, wedges, and boys in beanies! Come on Houston, you can do better than that. Where's the practicality in those clothing choices? I was definitely ready with my SPF, hat, light and breezy clothing, tiny purse, comfortable shoes, and a light beer in hand.


I caught some of the Those Darlins set on my way to see Finnegan


Some of the Finnegan fan crew: Josephine, Tank, Brandi, Nathan and me (behind the camera)


Andi was seducing me with that lemonade...

Even though this little lady is giving me a stone cold stank eye, she was the cutest #1 fan throughout the whole set. Dancing and singing along to every song. I'm sure she thought I was making fun of her, but I thought she was awesome in her own little Finnegan world. There needs to be more people like her in crowds.


Finnegan (and Brandi's head) at 3 pm on the Warehouse Live Stage day one of Summer Fest 2011.
It didnt take long before we were soaking wet.



The Lee brothers, Darin and Taylor


The ladies, Ginny, Sara and Val. Ginny's really gettin' after that flute!


Val and Sara






Oh gosh, if you go to a Finnegan show and see Taylor step back and Sara take off her hat, brace yourself. You are about to hear one of the most heartbreaking songs that will bring a lump to throat or if you are tender as Brandi, a tears streaming down your face. You won't find this song on their album, What Happened To Jacqueline?, but I'm hoping that they record it on the next album. I think it is easily mine and Brandi's favorite song. I'm not even sure it's named yet... Sometime it's referred to as 'The Girl's Song' (I believe the ladies wrote this one about a common experience) and sometimes it's 'Maybe Somehow'


I spy 2 bueno bueno key necklaces:) and a jules chain

And if you were wondering about the crowd and how the set was, they sold out of CDs between the last song and load out. There are not enough good things to say about this band.


We have A LOT more photos coming your way (sets + festival style) within the next couple of days. It's been a crazy busy week! Summer is here and it's so difficult making enough time for fun with out getting buried in work.

A MUCHO BUENO PLAYLIST: Finnegan Giveaway

THEY'RE HEEEERRRRRE.....yep yep. Finnegan cd came in 2 weekends ago and we are all so excited! If you live in the Houston area, and can't wait to have your very own copy they are now available at Cactus Music and at Sunchild Salon. 
They are also playing at Mango's tomorrow night!!! follow them on twitter for upcoming shows. @iheartfinnegan



Thanks to the Finnegan crew, I have three copies of 'What Happened To Jacqueline' to share with three lucky mmbb readers. If you like what you hear, or know someone who will love Finnegan's new tunes, all you need to do is (in the comment section)

1. leave us your email address (so we can contact you if you win)
2. tell us the name of your current favorite band
3. like them on facebook if you have  facebook.

that's it! I hope you win.
everytime you see finnegan there is a different link so be sure to check out the band. SO WORTH IT.