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More about Fuck Stats, Make art spiel on March 13

I presented my missive Fuck Stats, Make Art about creativity and validation at Northern Voice 2008 in Vancouver BC. In "Sweet Nectar of Validation" on my Feasthouse blog. This y… Continue

Added by DaveO on March 5, 2009 at 1:26pm — No Comments

Spieling at SXSW - F@ck Stats, Make Art on March 13, 3:30

Very happy to announce I am the last change to the SXSW Interactive schedule. The goodly Mr. Hugh Forrest called me at home to ask if i was interested in presenting. Of course, i said “Yes” and will be presenting a Core Conversation called “Fuck Stats Make Art” on March 13th to kick off the l… Continue

Added by DaveO on February 18, 2009 at 2:56pm — 1 Comment

Sixth Street Rock Walk SXSW Mop-up - Choogle on with Uncle Weed podcast #65

Before heading to Mexico for chillaxin' times, Uncle Weed wraps up SXSW trip by chatting with Austin local Pugz - and various random characters - while rolling out a vast variety of great music including: Liam Finn (New Zealand), Black Angels (Austin), Los Campesinos (Wales), The Constantines (Canada), Tiger Tiger, Sons and Daughters (Glasgow), Wedding Present (Dublin), The Pasties (Olympia, WA) and various mysterious artists, while wandering the bustling streets of Austin USA, listening to the… Continue

Added by DaveO on March 23, 2008 at 10:39am — No Comments

Drunken Japanese Petenque Storytime - Choogle on #64

Wandering the streets of Austin with old pal Yaki Niku, Uncle Weed recounts a strange international steel ball tossing tournament in a remote Japanese village known for radioactive hot springs. The multi-national, dignitaries, dubbed the Genki Monkeys, represented eagerly through much drunkeness at the hands of mayor and his cohorts, followed by Born to be Wild karaoke and outdoor hot spring soaking riverside. Followed by an early morning breakfast of raw eggs, a hungover beat down by of old fo… Continue

Added by DaveO on March 21, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Finding Faith in the Folk at SXSW - Choogle on with Uncle Weed podcast #63

In a couple joint sessions on the balcony at SXSW, Uncle Weed recaps seeing (and meeting) folk-hero Billy Bragg at Cedar Street Courtyard documentary film about Dr. Hunter S. Thompson called Gonzo, plus seeing Athens rockers The Whigs at Stubbs, New Zealand experiential phenom Liam Finn at the Alehouse, and Canadian legends Blue Rodeo and friends (including Tom Cochran) at the Smokehouse - before fading from party exhaustion and happiness. Plus expresses concerns about expensive water, cigarette… Continue

Added by DaveO on March 18, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Austin is Hazy, Austin is Weird - Choogle on #62

At SxSW Music in Austin, Texas - Uncle Weed recaps the previous day's activities and thoughts while enjoying a joint on the porch of the "Hillary Clinton Suite" at the Omni Hotel. Bands include the Jacob Jefferies Band, Sons and Daughters (Glasgow), Henry and Invisibles, Lemonheads, Tiger! Tiger! and more. Meanwhile at SXSW ... Austin is Hazy, Austin is Weird - Choogle… Continue

Added by DaveO on March 17, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Tokes at the Presidential Suite - Choogle on with Uncle Weed podcast #61

Rolling along at SXSW, Uncle Weed rambles on from the lofty porch about the festival details, aesthetics, bands, parties, free beer, politics and logistics after a long night of partying with the proletariat at locations around Austin, TX and meets a few characters. Bring a sparker for Tokes at the Presidential Suite - Choogle on #61 (.mp3, 28:08, 22MB)… Continue

Added by DaveO on March 14, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

SxSW Bound for Austin Goodtimes - Choogle on with Uncle Weed podcast #60

Starting at the Seabus terminal, a busy Uncle Weed mentions some forthcoming trips and thoughts and then ends up in Austin, TX for a music, film and interactive fest complete with drinking, carousing and tokes on the Presidential suite porch. Yup, we’re SxSW Bound for Austin Goodtimes - Choogle on #60 (.mp3, 14:29, 12MB)… Continue

Added by DaveO on March 14, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Utah crime disclosure for dooce

In order to entice uber-blogger and noted Utah resident dooce for an interview, i've offered notable disclosure in the way of a list of "crimes committed in Utah" - rife with inside jokes and mini-anecdotes sure to intrigue and convince (or just entertain). Top Ten Crimes i Committed in Utah 1. Organizing the Long Hairs Club at Utah Valle… Continue

Added by DaveO on February 21, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Blame Canada - Raincity Studios' Gonzo Preparations for SxSW 2008

Cross posted from day-job (Raincitystudios) blog: Blame Canada - Gonzo Preparations for SxSW 2008

Suffice to say the Raincity Studios clan are pretty excited about SxSW in Austin, Texas.Yup, I'll be rolling with a posse of Vangroovy SxSW veterans. The Raincity Studios "away team" consists of Scales, KK+. Erik,

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Added by DaveO on February 8, 2008 at 3:28pm — No Comments

Tokyo Ramen and SxSW - Raincity Chronicles

While waiting for tasty Japanese Ramen near Yaletown, Raincity Studios' Dave O and Roland Tanglao talk about upcoming plans for the SxSW Music and Interactive fair in Austin, Texas during March 2008.

Topics include proposed booths activities, speaker panels, podcasting station, videocasting experiments,

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Added by DaveO on February 8, 2008 at 3:26pm — No Comments