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inspirations from verbs

Geoff -- December 26, 2011 -- inspirations and We Saw It On Youtube. Tags: , , .

VerBS – Feelings Getting in The Way

VerBS is the Homie. I wish that James Brown was still alive, because I’d love to set up a challenge between the two of them to find the true “hardest working man in show business.” The last time I saw VerBS was at Home Room. He was closing out my video release party, but he had to jet over from a photo gig in some far-off part of town. He showed up without a set, slapped one together on his laptop in just a couple of minutes right as he was scheduled to begin playing… and then laid down a spot-on performance that belied the rushed preparation.

VerBS is one of the hardest-core DIY cats out there, and also one of the most open-minded. His Bananas nights in Leimert Park have done more than continue that neighborhood’s tradition of true, intelligent hip-hop; they’ve expanded that tradition to include alternative acts and elements from all over the LA underground.

Of course VerBS will be at FMLY Fest this week, and if you want to shake your ass I’d recommend that you watch his performance. In the meantime, follow the link to see some video inspirations provided by the man himself.

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inspirations from poweraxe

Geoff -- December 19, 2011 -- inspirations, Interviews and We Saw It On Youtube. Tags: , , .

POWERAXE – Liberia

“Spiritual metal” instrumentalists POWERAXE, made up of brothers Ryan and Brian Randall, have been melting faces all year. They’ve become fixtures of FMLY Rides – watch them slay in this video from July – and a spinoff of the band, BROHAMMER, stole the show at the LA Lottery League this past February. If you want to get a taste of the chaos they bring, check the above video of the band terrorizing the parking lots and side streets of LA via Uhaul.

Poweraxe is going to rock the shit out of FMLY fest. I figured that y’all would want to prepare yourselves in advance, so I asked Ryan to share some inspirations that will help everyone get to know the group better. Follow the link and get poweraxical.

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inspirations from kid infinity

Geoff -- December 12, 2011 -- inspirations, Interviews and We Saw It On Youtube. Tags: , , .

Kid Infinity – the Big Why

Kid Infinity is the most banging electro party rap group in Los Angeles. While they’re known for their envelope-pushing 3-D light shows, exceptional videos, and clever product presentations, the duo’s music is anthemic and pounding enough that it doesn’t need any of that stuff to grab audiences — anyone who has witnessed K.I. at a FMLY Ride knows that they can get it done just right with only a generator and PA (if you haven’t seen K.I. in person, you can “take a taste” by watching that video up there).

K.I.’s Nathan Huber and Ryan Pardeiro have been integral to the planning of FMLY Fest this year, and the duo is performing. I asked them to share some of their inspirations with me so that y’all could get to know them better before the Fest. Follow the link to see what they shared…

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inspirations from pregnant

Geoff -- December 9, 2011 -- bffs, inspirations, Interviews, Music Videos and We Saw It On Youtube. Tags: , , .

Pregnant – Letter to a Friend

Daniel Trudeau is Pregnant, and Pregnant shouldn’t be a stranger to FMLY members. His music has been a favorite in this community since long before his exceptional new album Life Hard: I Try was released via Mush Records this past September. We’re excited that he’ll be celebrating FMLY Fest with performances in both LA and Oakland!

I asked Daniel to share some inspirations with the site, and he obliged. Follow the link to see what’s been floating his boat!

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fmly fest gets preggers

Cameron -- September 21, 2011 -- eye candy. Tags: , , .

PREGNANT – stars surround your house
Kid Static – When My Soul Goes Down

The folks at TerrorEyes produced the above video for Pregnant who we can’t wait to see at FMLY FEST this year. Another recent addition is Kid Static to add more awesomeness to an already blasted lineup. There are some amazing surprises in the coming weeks.

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the fmly fest line up!

Cameron -- September 13, 2011 -- because we care, bffs and Where We'll Be. Tags: .


The third annual FMLY FEST in LA is coming up again on December 29th and 30th. This time we are going more inclusive, more participation and more of what you want. There is FMLY coming from all over the country (and maybe even some from outside of the US!). We want to bring together everyone who is doing positive work in LA to one place, so if you want to be involved, please email fmlyfest@thefmly.com.

This festival is for EVERYONE, but it’s not possible without your support. We are fundraising for the fest right now to make it the best it can be but need your help getting the word out. Please, if you can’t afford to contribute for awesome handmade shwag, tell your friends about it.

This is not the final line up. There are more surprises to come.

MUSIC

Truman Peyote :: Vacation Dad :: Philip Seymour Hoffman :: Emily Reo :: Birthdays :: Jack Littman :: VerBS :: Professor Calculus :: Religious Girls :: Stay Cool Forever :: Kid Infinity :: FIDLAR :: Oregon Bike Trails :: Yohuna :: M31 :: Gothic Tropic :: DUDES :: Oh Fortuna :: Blackbird Blackbird :: Dream Panther :: Gibbons and the Sluts :: W-H-I-T-E :: Ana Caravelle :: Geoff Geis :: Halloween Swim Team :: So Many Wizards :: Dark Sea of Awareness :: Pregnant


ARTISTS AND COLLECTIVES

Mickey Mickey Rourke :: Centaur Collective :: Broom Factory

WORKSHOPS BY

HM157 :: Synchronicity House

:: Sean Carnage :: FREE STORE BY C.R.E.A.T.E.

Sponsors

Oh My Rockness :: KXLU :: KSPC :: LA RECORD :: JAXART :: Smoke DON’T Smoke :: Seancarnage.com :: LA PHUN :: Get off the Coast :: MJ MJ

We’ve also made a fmly fest tumblr with everyone involved which will include exclusive content, post by the bands and other people involved, and up to date info about the fest.

Also, don’t forget to join the fbook event

BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE! You can start jamming out the the bands right now on the fmly fest mixtape. New songs wil continue to be released leading up to the event.

Tickets go on sale today. All tickets are to be picked up at the door the day of the fest.

FMLY FEST TICKETS

We know times are tough so we are proud to offer 30 free spots to those that want to volunteer their time and help make the fest the best it can be. Please email volunteers@thefmly.com for more info

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this years fmly fest

Cameron -- August 8, 2011 -- Uncategorized. Tags: .


This December is the third annual FMLY FEST. I can barely believe it! Last FMLY FEST still seems so recent. For those who don’t know, FMLY FEST is a chance for us all to meet eachother from across the world, learn from eachother and take back lessons and new friends to our local communities. It is in LA on December 29th and 30th right in between xmas and new years (I know you are just hanging out eating left overs anyway!). Last year was amazing with over 2000 people from across the world over two days and four venues. We had a geodome, free store, art stations and 50 incredible fmly bands from across the US. This year is only going to be better but not unless we all work together! It’s time for us all to step up and make this the best fest we can.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP MAKE STUFF AWESOME
Come to the meeting (if you can’t come in person, email me and you can videochat in or post up on the fmly fest event!)
Contribute some money for awesome shwag (a win-win!)
Tell your FMLY!

We will be announcing more details over the next couple of months so stick around even if you can’t help out.

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fmly fest vids

Cameron -- March 8, 2011 -- bffs and Live Sets. Tags: , , , , .

I’m not sure why these weren’t posted before. I think we all just got carried away with the tour right after the fest and didn’t get a chance to post these. There are definitely more to come but here is something to get started with. I hope you guys enjoy! I know we did. it was so fun celebrating the end of the year with 2000 fmly members over two days. This year will be even better. You can always check out all the videos from past events at the FMLY playhouse.

Emily Reo at FMLY FEST 2010

Emily Reo at FMLY FEST 2010 pt 2

Philip Seymour Hoffman at FMLY FEST 2010

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it came and went and is always here

Sammy -- January 5, 2011 -- Uncategorized. Tags: , , , , .


I have no words to describe what happened during FMLY FEST. It was truly a FMLY affair. We had a geodesic on the corner of Venice and La Brea, had over 40 bands, artists, and love. When we aren’t on tour, there will be more posted on the fest. On another note, if you are in San Francisco tonight, come hang with us at Submission!

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todayyyyy

Noah -- December 26, 2010 -- events. Tags: .


with the inspiration of friends and those who will become friends, fmly fest is today and tomorrow! we welcome you with the embrace of a bunch of stoked homies to celebrate as fmly, and to actively experience our community. 2kay10 has been completely unreal, and we could not have been done without everyone acting together. miles of smiles and waves of hugs, thanks for being here and sharing these moments and this devotion to ingesting the new and unfamiliar, the local flavor, and the aural friendship and connection <3

now here are the basic deets packed with info you need to know:
-all tickets must be purchased and picked up at cobblermania [NE corner of venice & la brea]
-sunday begins at 4pm, between bacchus and cobblermania. monday begins at 1pm at kaos network, and 6pm at the cozy castle.
-on monday, bacchus will hold immersive art exhibits as well as meditation and yoga to complement two rooms of music and sound. come early to watch movies, hang out, and eat. cobblermania will rise to the occasion with bands playing inside of a geodesic dome and tent meadow.
-$7 shares access to a single day of performance in two spaces, $5 for a single space, and $10 for the epic adventurer two-day wristband.
-for those with access to multiple shows, a fmly bike ride will travel between both spaces every two hours.

set times
bacchus (11/26) – 4159 w. pico
5:30 Ghost Animal // 6:00 Craft Spells // 6:30 Emily Reo // 7:15 Jeans Wilder // 8:00 Truman Peyote // 8:45 Back to the Future the Ride // 9:30 M31 // 10:15 Vacation Dad // 10:45 Nicole Kidman // 11:15 Emperor X // 11:45 Birthdays // 12:30 Shlohmo

cobblermania (11/26) – 1510 s. la brea
6:00 THINGS // 6:45 Fim // 7:30 School Knights // 8:15 Dash Jacket // 9:00 Moon Pearl // 9:45 Battlehooch // 10:30 Tan Dollar // 11:15 Wonder Wheel

kaos network (11/27) – 4343 leimert blvd

2:30 Ars Poetria // 3:15 Dream Panther // 4:00 Kid Static // 4:45 Stay Cool Forever // 5:30 Professor Calculus // 6:00 VerBS // 6:45 Pillz // 7:30 Kid Infinity

cozy castle (11/27) – 4625 exposition blvd

6:00 Mind Island // 6:30 Therapies Son // 7:00 Emily Reo // 7:30 Emily Reo // 8:15 Jeffertitti’s Nile // 9:00 Rumspringa // 9:45 Insects Vs Robots // 10:30 Truman Peyote

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fmly fest is almost here!

Cameron -- December 19, 2010 -- because we care and events. Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .


FMLY FEST is just a weeks away so get ready for group hugs, new friends and a ton of amazing music. We are starting off at Bacchus on December 26th with a potluck and screening of Suspiria at 4:00 and then there will be music, art and merry making all day and Bacchus and Cobblermania. Then the next day, Kaos Network will be rocking it starting at 2:00 and Cozy Castle starting at 5:30. There are a lot of FMLY from out of town coming in and a lot of people who have never played in LA before so let’s show them what it’s like here. Remember: you have to pick up your tickets at Cobblermania. There will be a jungle, geodome and other surprises. Bring your bike for a fuller experience. We will be having a FMLY RIDE leaving each venue going to the alternate venue both days.

BRING A COSTUME
BRING PRESENTS TO TRADE
BRING YOUR LOVE AND YOUR FMLY AND YOUR FAMLY

Join the Fbook event for all the up to the minute info.

-fmly props: $50. includes a fmly shirt, mask, poster, two day pass to the festival, any three records/cassettes of your choosing by a participating band + a contributing post to the fmly site
-fmly pass: $25. includes a fmly shirt, mask, poster + and two day passes to the festival
-two day pass: $10. allows entree into every fmly fest show.
-one day pass: $7. allows entree into every fmly fest show during one of the days.
-individual show pass: $5. allows entree into any one show of your choosing.

FMLY FEST TICKETS

DAY 1:
@Bacchus
shlohmo
birthdays
emperor x
nicole kidman
vacation dad
back to the future the ride
truman peyote
craft spells
emily reo
jeans wilder
m31
ghost animal
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performance art and Suspiria

@Cobblermania
paul rosales / wonder wheel
tan dollar
battlehooch
moon pearl
dash jacket
school knights
fim
things

DAY 2:
@Kaos Network
kid infinity
pillz
verbs
professor calculus
stay cool forever
kid static
dream panther

@Cozy Castle
jeffertitti’s nile
insects vs. robots
rumspringa
truman peyote
emily reo
philip seymour hoffman
therapies son
mind island

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the month of bacchus

Cameron -- December 15, 2010 -- because we care. Tags: , , .


Tomorrow night at Bacchus, come bring your art supplies and enjoy live models at the post apocalyptic themed drawing night. Don’t forget to dress up yourself! Maybe you’ll turn into one of the models!


Also this weekend will be a very special performance of Dionysis in 69. This is an interactive performance experience. I’m not even sure what that means but it’s intriguing!

Then it’s FMLY FEST December 26th!

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