Lord help us all, Tsend a Tsunami over this way where we need it,
please. Who put the Viagra in the thermometer? The swimming pool business
is booming, the bicycle business is bust. Earthquakes, Tidal Waves, Forest
Fires, and now the Hole in the Wall is under new ownership. What's the
world coming to? One nation under a new mothership.
I'm thirsty.
Ron Impala is escaping the apocalyptic conditions and heading overseas for a 4-Week snowboarding, birdwatching and gambling jag August 23 through Sept. 14, after which he returns to the sweltering armpit of the south to heavy-handedly oversee the Free For All Festival.
Next Saturday I plan to hippie dance with my handycam at the HORDE festival, then do a local Argyles show that night, and get on the plane the next morning for the Hinterland. All the guest hosts are in place for four consecutive Sundays at the Free For All. I am also seeking employment opportunities when I return in mid-September, so please refer any available job openings you may know of. I was "let go" from my state job recently, ask me about the grisly details sometime if you want to be shocked. I also still have a 100 watt Marshall combo tube amp for sale.
THE FOURTH ANNUAL FREE FOR ALL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sept. 13-20th
Hole in the Wall, Austin, Texas
aug 16 - wheel local 404, danglers, free range bastards
aug 23 - Guest co-hosts: starfish, dismukes, mittens, fivehead
aug 30 - Guest co-hosts: deep sombreros, preverts, school trauma flashback, solid gold 40
Sept. 6 - Guest co-hosts: do it now, blind luck, lil' cap'n travis
Sun, Sept. 13 - Jeff Smith and friends: Cher T.X., Evan Johns, ILK, Misty White & more...
Mon, Sept. 14 - Larry Seaman presents: Mike Hall, Kathy Ziegler, & more...
Tue, Sept. 15 - Deep Sombreros, Golden Arm Trio, Futants, Brown Whornet
Wed, Sept. 16 - Superego, Orange Mothers, Prescott Curlywolf
Thurs, Sept. 17 - Meat Purveyors, Zuckerman Electric, Pearly Gates
Fri, Sept. 18 - Pocket Fishrmen CD Release with Billy Joe Winghead (OKC) & Solid Gold 40
Sat, Sept. 19 - Peekaboo presents: Silver Scooter, Kiss-Offs, Junior Varsity
Sun, Sept. 20 - Neil Young Hoot with Wannabes, Earthpig, Shine, Dumptruck, Del Dragons, Claymores, Mike Rosenthal, Cool Hand Band and more...
Sept. 27 - royal towers, glass onion, TBA
Oct. 4 - Marmalade, Press Darlings, Darcie Deaville
Oct. 11 - Dexter Freebish, Tall Dark & Lonesome, Blue Cartoon
Thurs, Oct. 15th - Fastball - Stubb's outdoors (unconfirmed), Superego - Stubb's indoors
Oct. 18th - Peenbeets, The Eggs, Season to Slave
Oct. 24 - Superego - Talla Bena Pig Roast, Tallulah Louisiana
Subject: New Music Review Column On Tribune's College Press Exchange
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 13:43:15 -0500
From: szupko@tribune.com
To: superego@io.com
I'm writing to introduce myself as the new music columnist for College Press Exchange (CPX). CPX is the first daily Internet news service for college newspapers. Our news and features are published in over 300 college newspapers (both print and online versions).
If you would like more background on CPX, please visit our demo Web site at www.cpxnet.com. CPX is a subscriber-based service of Tribune Media Services (TMS). TMS is a leading provider of information and entertainment products to newspapers and electronic media. TMS syndicates comics, features and opinion columns; television listings; Internet, online and wire services; and advertising networks. Headquartered in Chicago, TMS is a subsidiary of Tribune Company.
My column features 4-6 record reviews, plus music news, tour information, release dates, and concert reviews. If you would like to have your artists' work reviewed, please send CDs/tapes and press kits to the address below. When a record by one of your artists is reviewed, I will send you a tear sheet.
Sarah Zupko, Senior Producer
Tribune Media Services
435 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60611
phone: (312) 222-4444
fax: (312) 222-3459
Subject: New Music Review Column On Tribune's College Press Exchange
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 13:43:15 -0500
To: szupko@tribune.com
From: superego@io.com
Superego has hosted the Rock $ Roll Free For All at the Hole in the Wall every Sunday in Austin for four years. We have two albums out and our label Nickel $ Dime will be putting out its third new music compilation this year. Our last comp features fastball, spoon, monte warden, starfish and other notable austin artists.
Subject: Re: Superego
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 15:47:09 -0500
From: szupko@tribune.com
To: superego@io.com
I'd love to review your new compilation.
I actually did my M.A. in journalism at UT and used to frequent the Hole in the Wall.
Sarah Zupko
Subject: Re: INTRODUCING THE IMPALAS!
hey spence,
thanks for the impertinent little form letter in reply to my e@mail.
my press release has information regarding an entertainment group featuring
members some of austin's most collegiate oriented bands. we were playing
frat parties at utexas before you started junior high. if you don't want
to write a feature, fine, but that's no reason to threaten legal action,
you brat.
forward this to christopher gray or someone else who has a clue.
paul minor
To: superego@io.com
Mr. Minor,
I personally apologize if our reply angered you. It is standard procedure
for us to send that response to press releases and mass mailings. A large
volume of such mailings inhibits our abilty to manage our correspondences.
In any case, your personal attack was not warranted and unpersuasive.
Though many regard me as a thick-skinned individual, I'm really very sensitive.
Deep, deep, deep, deep down inside a tiny part of me is hurt by the "brat"
comment.
Perhaps you'd like an opportunity to chat sometime. Tonight I'll be
at the Texan's -30- party and I invite you to join us. Maps are downstairs
in our basement offices.
As Always,
Spencer Prou
< To: FancyFotog@auschron.com
Gonna have to cancel that big photo shoot next Sunday. I am putting
the Impalas on the back burner and stay with the Argyles until the 21st
Century. I gotta get my shit in Y2K compliance. Gonna stick
with the present gigs until this whole millenial hysteria thing blows over.
I may go to Hollywood Aug. 3,4, & 5 for the filming of a documentary
feature on the making of a major rock video, possibly featuring some of
my original photography.
love, Andy Warholic
Subject: Got yr message.
Hey we don't take any dates seriously over here unless a deposit is
left with the management. I do not generally take jobs in STONE unless
there is money involved...up front. Been doing it too long....Do not worry....if
you need me....respect that, and book me like you respect me...not like
"Hey, I am Paul Minor and I am so cool I know you wanna shoot my cover
band". So....let's review: I own a business, and do not hardly know you
from ADAM...and you have wasted my time already...DIG?
All My Lovin'
(Nom De Lens Withheld)
Subject: Re: Free For All Calendar
Please let me know if you're into this as soon as you can.
Take care,
Subject: hey..
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 13:44:14 -0700
Hey Paul,
Just cruised through your site...cool! I will call you today between
7-7:30 p.m. your time.
Talk to you then!
Subject: Re: Sunday sept. 20th hoot night
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 09:28:39 -0600
From: BILL ANDERSON To: superego@io.com
don't put meat purveyors on for the neil young hoot yet, we're still
trying to decide whether to go to this bluegrass festival in Kansas. but
we'll know soon. and thanks for batting clean up the other night. i left
it to you to do "Sweet Jane." somehow it seemed inevitable. we raised $1112
for Amnesty International.
Subject: Re: whore'd
chico- I would love to hang out with you. I will be in town early Saturday
morning and call you when I wake up. We should definitely meet up late
Saturday night before you split for Europe. Cowboy Mouth is doing a few
shows and I hung out with Fred Le Blanc. It was really fun. See you in
a few days- MILES
Superintendent
8-1-98
Dear Superintendent,
This letter is in response to the recommendation for my dismissal from
the security position at TSB, for the cause of personal use of school equipment.
As you are aware, I am being dismissed for using my supervisor's office
computer to access the internet during my security shift on 4 listed occasions.
I admit to the violations enumerated in the recommendation. I respect
your esteemed positions and wealth of experience in making this judgement
and I plan to willingly abide by the decision of the administration in
this matter.
I have greatly enjoyed the privilege of working at TSB for the last
three years, and I am deeply sorry for any inconvenience caused by my indiscretions.
I love my job dearly and I hope I can remain part of this school in
some capacity in the future. I would be especially grateful to be contacted
for substitute shifts in all departments, wherever needed. I can be contacted
anytime at 474-2987.
Thank you for your time and consideration, and best wishes to the entire
TSB family.
With deep regret,
Paul Minor
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
p.s. Just remember : 20 percent of the bar and free pitchers ain't half-bad...
I'll send you a postcard from Amstergram...
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 12:42:41 -0500
From: The Daily Texan Editorial Board
To: superego@io.com
From: The Daily Texan Editorial Board
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 07:15:46 -0500
From: fancyfotog@auschron.com
To: superego@io.com
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 11:24:47 -0800
From: sharrin_summers@studio.disney.com
To:
Paul,
Would you like to do an interview with ADDICTED TO NOISE? They are
doing a feature on FASTBALL and would like to talk to someone from their
hometown how has been around and seen the band from the begining.
Sharrin
From: Clare Kleinedler
Reply-To: minori@sfsu.edu
Organization: Addicted to Noise
To: superego@io.com
Clare Kleinedler
Addicted to Noise
Tue, 18 Aug 1998 23:32:13 EDT
From: Guyfantasy@aol.com
To: superego@io.com
Texas School for The Blind Leading the Blind
1105 W. 45th St.
Austin, TX 78751