About How Far to Austin (New Acoustic Tracks Available!)
UPDATE! UPDATE!
How Far to Austin is busy rockin' in the studio with producer Steve Gillis! Keep an eye out for a fresh, sharp, witty, bio - coming along as soon as the delivery guy arrives with our damn beer!
Oh, also...by the way...keep an eye out for THREE NEW acoustic tracks that will be available in the coming weeks right here on Myspace exclusively!
Kind Words about HFTA:
We're pretty sure that people have said some nice stuff about us - Colin swears that he wrote it all down on a napkin. But then he spilled his five hour energy drink all over the pedal board and used the napkin to clean it up. So...we're going to call some people and see if they'll say some nice things about us for this portion of the bio...
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FGC's got two hometown area shows this weekend! Friday is an all ages extravaganza at the House Cafe in Dekalb, and Saturday is a hometown throwdown at the Abbey Pub in Chicago (Ages 18+). Fans that attend both shows can pick up a FREE FGC album of their choice at Saturday's show (just grab the Free Album Coupon at the House Cafe and redeem it at the Abbey Pub)!
In other news, FGC is also excited to announce that the band will be celebrating New Year's Eve 2009 at the Redstone Room in Davenport, IA. Our third New Year's in a row at this incredible venue, we will once again be pulling out all the stops! Stay tuned for more information on this year's theme, advance tickets, and other details.
And finally, don't forget to check out the band's new Video Blog, a weekly series featuring a behind the scenes look at FGC performances and touring. Check out the YouTube playlist for the last few editions, and stay tuned for more in the coming weeks!
Hey it was great to meet you guys! Sorry we couldn't come down and see you guys the next night, we were pretty partied-out. Let us know if you ever want to do a show together, we're down! -BnABF
FGC's got a great weekend coming up! On Saturday, we open up for Umphrey's McGee at the Exposition Gardens in Peoria (FGC @ 7pm), and Sunday, we head over to the Riverview Music and Arts Festival in South Elgin (FGC @ 6pm). The Riverview Fest goes on all weekend, and Sunday's lineup features FGC, as well as The Everyone Orchestra (with Michael Kang from SCI, Brendan and Andy from Umphrey's, Jordan and Janis from FGC, Allie from Cornmeal, and many more!). Visit www.riverviewmusicfest.com for full lineup and tickets!
Looking beyond, FGC's fall schedule thus far hits tons of our favorite Midwest spots, kicking off with the annual Halloween Masquerade Ball at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, where FGC will be sporting the musical costume of Green Day!
10/17 - Halloween Masquerade Ball, Chillicothe, IL (All Ages) 10/23 - Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA (Ages 21+) 10/29 - Miramar Theater, Milwaukee, WI (All Ages) 10/31 - City Nights Theater, Springfield, IL (Ages 21+) 11/6 - The House Cafe, Dekalb, IL (All Ages) 11/7 - The Abbey Pub, Chicago, IL (Ages 18+) 11/9 - WIU, Macomb, IL (All Ages) 11/13 - Canopy Club, Urbana, IL (Ages 18+) 11/14 - Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA (Ages 19+)
Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming TV Showcase. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us contact information. Chicagoland groups only. Referrals are welcome. Limited space but plenty of opportunity.
Just letting ya know that ALL OF OUR NEW ALBUM can now be played on our MySpace page! "All We Have" and "Inside" are the new tracks, so at least check those out! :) If you like what you hear, feel free to purchase "The EP" on iTunes or at our online merch store if you'd like to have a physical copy! Keep in touch!! - Landen
New songs up! "Estranged Days"- "Keep Holding On"- "Zombie! Returns!"- "Carnie Creepshow"..... Also, my new album is now available for free download on my page. Be well, Son Of Saturn
FGC’s only Chicago appearance of the summer is coming up on Friday July 17th at the Abbey Pub. This will be an Ages 18+ show with special supporting acts: Lobster Newberg and The Rubblebucket Orchestra. This Hometown Throwdown is a show not to be missed…hope to see you there!!
In the meantime, check out all three of our Summer Camp Festival sets on the Live Music Archive for free stream/download! Visit our MySpace blog for the links.
We also want to invite our Myspace friends to connect with us on Facebook. Click the links for the FGC Group and FGC Page, both great ways to stay in touch with the band and link up with other fans.
Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming event show. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us.
You guys sounded great at Mickey Fannin's! Its been a while! I hope you are all doing well and I really hope our paths cross again soon. Good luck! and keep the good stuff coming!
In 50 years, don't you wanna look back and wish you had the guts to check us out and buy our new EP off itunes for only $4.95? I know you have an old gift card from your distant aunt or great uncle from two Christmases ago and they would love for you to spend it on us :) Talk to us and meet some nice guys if you're bored!
-Alex BackDrop
p.s. I know you probably don't have a gift card laying around, i'm just playing :)
thx...great to see you as well...our girls have to meet some time this summer!!! talked to jason today and sent him to your myspace...i'm sure i'll hear from him at some point, if he doesn't message you directly...keep in touch and see you some wednesday!!! xo, $teph
Hey! Thanks for being our friend! How are things in Chicago for you? We're new to the area
and we have a show coming up on 5/31 at Bottom Lounge that we really
hope you can make it to! Keep in touch and we hope to hear from you
soon!
Your new friends,
PORTOCAL
PS - If you like our music we have a CD available on iTunes!
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