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There’s No Crying In The Midgetmen: Ten Years Later, and Still Daring To Be Stupid

May 18, 2012 5:28 pm by: Laurie Gallardo

Photo by Maurice Eagle.Photo by Maurice Eagle.
Oh, where to begin with The Midgetmen? At the beginning, of course. But fair warning, sensitive types: This interview is not for the faint of heart, or the individual lacking a sense of humor. And this is just the edited version. Who knew the loud, lunatic "slop-punk" quartet would still be around after ten years of terrorizing the locals and all the unsuspecting folks they've met on tour? The Midgetmen certainly didn't see it coming. They're just as surprised as the next slack-jawed onlooker trying to figure out what planet they're from. But it's really not so complicated, and in their opinion, it's cause for a celebration. Tonight, they proudly present to their fans The Midgetmen's 10th Anniversorry Party (that's no typo - "Anniversorry" denotes a devious, tongue-in-cheek awareness of certain levels of disdain toward their music by haters). The guys will indulge the crowds with fan favorites, and...
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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Paul Banks & The Carousels

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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Paul Banks &...

Let all those gorgeous voices ring out! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another fantastic edition of The Good Music Club! The GMC is both a live music event and an online video series featuring the best of the best Austin-based music artists making an impact on the local scene. Ultimately, our...
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Pachanga Fest: Changing the Definition of “Latino” Music

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Pachanga Fest: Changing the Definition...

Recently, David Brown interviewed Pachanga Fest founder Rich Garza on Texas Music Matters, and asked him a question that resonated with me: What defines Latino music? What exactly...
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The Loop: Lo Phi

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The Loop: Lo Phi

Even though Justin Ford now calls Austin home, his Gulf Coast past often seeps into his music, resulting in a sound that's as dreamy and languid as a night spent on the beach....
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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Politics

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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Politics

Welcome to a brand new installment of The Good Music Club! We're always excited to share the latest local music with you, and the best part is you can see it played live in an exclusive GMC performance! The GMC is both a live music event and an online video series featuring the best of the best...
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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Nano Whitman

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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Nano Whitman

Greetings, music enthusiast! Time for some more fantastic new performances captured live at The ND, courtesy of your friends at The Good Music Club! The GMC is both a live music event and an online video series featuring...
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Trombones To Dance To: An Interview with BK & Mr. E

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Trombones To Dance To: An Interview wi...

I had yet to experience BK & Mr. E live when I was asked by Republic of Austin editor Chris Lynn to host the Roary Awards show a few years back. So...
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The Loop: Butcher Bear

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The Loop: Butcher Bear

Butcher Bear is fast rising up the ranks of Austin's beat scene, thanks to a punk rock past that inspires his own music as well as the DIY nature of the scene....
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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Bobby Jealousy

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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Bobby Jealousy

Hold on to your boots, rockers. You won't know what the heck hit you after the latest edition of The Good Music Club! For those of you not in the know (and you should be!), The GMC is both a live music event and an online video series featuring the best of the best Austin-based music artists making...
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Austin Music Map: Conjunto At The Moose

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Austin Music Map: Conjunto At The Moos...

KUT’s Texas Music Matters is partnering with the national Localore project to create “The Austin Music Map”: a year-long effort to go beyond the well-traveled streets of the Austin music scene in search of hidden places where music is being made. Today, producer Delaney Hall takes us to a...
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The Loop: BoomBaptist

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The Loop: BoomBaptist

Andrew Thaggard grew up on a steady diet of hip-hop, but it wasn't just the words he fell in love with. He developed an ear for the underlying rhythms, and under the name BoomBaptist he's chased that...
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The Loop: Ntropy

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The Loop: Ntropy

Beat music is a form that has grown out of various strains of electronic music, right in our backyard. Several local collectives are going strong with monthly live showcases and online compilations, and Texas Music Matters wants to shine a light on the scene. Each week, we’ll...
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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Bobby Jealousy, Nano Whitman, Politics, and Paul Banks & The Carousels

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THE GOOD MUSIC CLUB: Bobby Jealousy, N...

There is so much wonderful music to share that it's quite overwhelming! Get a load of this, folks: It's your next special preview of what's coming up on The Good Music Club! The GMC is both a live music event and an online video series highlighting Austin-based bands and solo music artists making...
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