Band Lotto 2 Party This Sunday
Sunday, December 13
Okay Mountain Gallery (1312 E Cesar Chavez)
$6, 5-9pm
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You may remember the wacky experiment staged by Business Deal Records last year that featured thirty-three Austin musicians being shuffled into bands and assigned instruments, all dictated by the whim of a cold and unfeeling lottery system. Well, the album that resulted from the lotto sessions was a blast, and they're at it again.
This year, the process of song creation became even more strictly defined by a "genre randomization feature" which required participants to craft songs along the lines of "techno, easy listening, heavy metal, and Christmas music." And like last year, when every band was required to base a song around the theme of "baby fat," this year each group had to write a glam rock song about "jerks."
From the Business Deal press release: "The process of Band Lotto is truly the reward, but this year we are doubly blessed because the finished product is actually amazing. Do not be surprised if you are astounded upon listening to this CD. There are so many diamonds buried throughout you might think it was sponsored by DeBeers."
Actually, Bundyhill Studios will be supplying refreshments, and the whole powwow will be going down at OK Mountain Studios. Admission is six dollars, which includes a copy of the compilation. Bands formed during the project will perform and/or show music videos, and sign-up sheets for the third installment of the Band Lotto will be on hand.
