American 'Bandslam'
Dazes, Jokers, and more
By Margaret Moser, 5:16PM, Mon. Aug. 10, 2009
The local premiere last week was a hit, the L.A. premiere kicked butt, and now two of our home team bands get to see themselves on the silver screen locally when Bandslam officially premieres this Friday, Aug. 14, in Austin theaters. The Daze, who play themselves in the film, are also celebrating the release of their CD Straight Jacket Hymns at Waterloo Records tomorrow, 4:30pm.
At Jovita’s on Friday night though, the Daze will be joined by Joker, the Austin power trio also featured in Bandslam. In the film, Joker plays a competing band called Glory Dogs, but this weekend, it’s strictly fun. The two bands each perform two sets to accommodate the moviegoers. Cover is $2 or free if you bring your ticket stubs from the movie.
Filmed mostly in Austin in early 2008, Bandslam also features local hip-hop artists Zeale, Phranchyze, and Candice Jackson.
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