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Halloweeny
“To be or not to be”… While Hamlet would be a pretty rad costume, I doubt your friends would recognize you as the esteemed prince and not the drunken, trust fund-sanctified ‘back-to-school’ conqueror (and who cares if they did?). But hey, don’t let that deter your dreams of impressing all your buds with a costume for the ages (or more appropriately, the weekend). Wanna ensure that your costume is a smashing success this All Hallows’ Eve? Here are some outfit inspiration ideas centered on everyone’s FAVE topic around here: music.
Robert Plant
Some say he’s the greatest front man to ever grace the stage; some say he should’ve worn more clothes (or should have at least covered some of that chest hair spillage). Either way, portraying Plant circa-1970 will undoubtedly raise eyebrows amidst of a gaggle of ghouls and gals. Now don’t go busting out off-key Led Zeppelin renditions to every poor soul within earshot, but if you have the physique to pull of this character of characters, we urge you to “Ramble On”!
Particulars:
- Curly wig
- Tight blue jeans
- Necklace (think vintage)
- Retro long sleeve shirt (unbuttoned, see below)
- Chest hair (a must!)
Rick Astley
If you have ever been “Rickrolled” (which more or less includes every online user), you’re definitely familiar with the genuine ginger, Rick Astley. While his angelic sound never took off (screw you, Huey Lewis and the News), his presence lingers in our hearts and minds to this day. Part your hair and get ready to administer a little “rickrolling” yourself!
Particulars:
- Red Wig
- Blazer
- Pleated Khaki pants
- Colorful polo (horizontal stripes)
- Amplified sound
TLC (T-Boz, Left Eye or Chilli)
In the endless pursuit for a suitable mate, so many took on the “No Scrubs” mantra, made popular by 90s RnB act TLC. When these three hit the scene, we didn’t know how to respond, but hoped they would show pity on us lesser beings. With spunk, charm and wit, they taught us not to compromise and to take charge of our own lives (cue the tears!). To immortalize their ever-influential career, grab a couple of sultry shirtless fellas and rock the original girl band style (sorry Destiny’s Child)!
Particulars:
- Colorful sports bra (accentuated with sequins, glitter, etc.)
- Baggy pants (see above)
- Beauty accessories (hairspray, nail polish, etc.)
- Stilettos (Pumps. In. The. Club.)
Okay, maybe our costume ideas aren’t the BEST you’ve ever heard, but we hope this at least kickstarts your costume creativity with a little musical musing. Now, go forth and pillage your neighborhood Goodwill/Salvation Army! We’ll leave you with some sounds that are sure to put your in the Halloween spirit…
*Playlist and blog created by Richard R. the intern
Our fave ACL sets
Here at Front Gate Tickets we worked really hard during this year’s Austin City Limits Festival but we ALSO played really hard. We met some celebs, worked the box office like WHOA and generally sweated our tushes off… oh, and we saw some super rad bands!
A few of us put together short lists of our absolute most FAVE performances of the whole festival. We didn’t get to see EVERY show (we did have to work after all!) but we did manage to squeeze in some killer sets.
Jeff Kreinik – Director of Sales and Marketing
- Gomez
- Coldplay
- Empire of the Sun
- Hayes Carll
Shrie Spangler – Marketing Assistant and Community Manager
- TV on the Radio
- Phosphorescent
- Wanda Jackson
- Skrillex
Jamie Keyes – Ticketing Assistant
- Gillian Welch
- MilkDrive
Foster Jordan – Developer
- Mariachi El Bronx
- Bells of Joy
TV on the Radio
Brendan Moore – Product Manager
- The Head and the Heart
- Fitz & the Tantrums
- TV on the Radio
- Fleet Foxes
- Christian Bale (did you see him too!?)
Dean Mono – Web Developer
- Beardyman
- My Morning Jacket
- Fleet Foxes
- Fitz & the Tantrums
- Christian Bale!
Wanda Jackson
What were YOUR absolute fave sets of the whole festival? Check out our Flickr page to see more photos of the fest, and our Facebook and Twitter pages to read our recaps of celeb sightings and other festival fun!
NEW Spotify playlists of upcoming shows
We wanted to introduce you to one of our newest, semi-regular features at Front Gate Tickets: the Spotify playlist. Spotify is blowing up in the music industry, and for good reason. It allows streaming of thousands of albums and a way to easily share those playlists that you so lovingly create. Now don’t lie… we know you spend hours babying your music playlists, making sure each track is in its right place and that it’s segwaying into the next track pleasantly, waffling about the supposed “theme” of your list and the clarity of said theme to your audience upon first listen. Or maybe that’s just me.
{ click on the image above to directly to the playlist }
So behold… a Spotify playlist, “Shows This Week Preview”. If you’re already a Spotify-er then just click the link to subscribe to the playlist. If you aren’t digging the Spotify yet and want to, let us know! We’ve got a few invites to spread around.
The tracks on this playlist feature artists that are performing this week (that Front Gate Tickets is ticketing). For more information on when and where these artists are playing, go to our Front Gate Tickets home page and search for the specific artist. Enjoy, disburse, give feedback! We want to know if you love (or hate) this list, and what YOUR suggestions would be.
“The World (is going up in flames)” – Charles Bradley
“Our Hearts Are Wrong” – Jessica Lea Mayfield
“Be My Thrill” – The Weepies
“Magic” – Leagues
“When I Get Back” – Handsome Furs
“We Want Our Things” – Nite Jewel
“Will Do” – TV On the Radio
“Shift Operator” – Obits
“My Only Swerving” – El Ten Eleven
“Song 3Three Blues” – Alberta Cross
“Freak Out” – Tapes ‘n Tapes
“Born With a Broken Heart” – David Wax Museum
“Cartooon Gold” – Drive-By Truckers
