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Category: MR Fest

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Studio C – MR Fest Edition: Bogan Villa

May 12, 2017May 14, 2017 Asia Daggs

By Asia Daggs Web Content Director Live in Studio C presents the San Marcos native band, Bogan Villa. We were overly excited to have the band come out and play a few songs for us. The guys are coming off … Continue reading Studio C – MR Fest Edition: Bogan Villa

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Studio C – MR Fest Edition: T Cecil

May 8, 2017May 8, 2017 Asia Daggs

By Troy Vita Music Journalist We had the pleasure of hosting the alternative Art-Rock group, T Cecil, perform live in Studio C. T Cecil is made up of David Loftin on vocals/guitar, Cody Boyer for guitar/keyboard, Shannon Furr on bass, and Alex Ross (KTSW … Continue reading Studio C – MR Fest Edition: T Cecil

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MR Fest 2017: Street Fashion

May 5, 2017May 8, 2017 Asia Daggs

By Maria Martinez Blog Content Contributor This year’s MR Fest, was a total success as usual. People enjoyed themselves as they watched their favorite local bands perform around downtown San Marcos. I went out and did the same thing; however, … Continue reading MR Fest 2017: Street Fashion

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Experience Recap: My First MR Fest

May 1, 2017May 1, 2017 Asia Daggs

By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor When I started working for KTSW this spring, I never realized how much this radio station is involved. Not only am I lucky enough to work for a college radio station ranked 8th in this … Continue reading Experience Recap: My First MR Fest

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MR Fest Artists Gallery

May 1, 2017May 1, 2017 trobertson2347

By Renee Dominguez Staff Photographer These pictures were taken around Austin and San Marcos over the course of two weeks. They include some of the bands that performed at the 2017 10th Annual MR Fest, hosted by your own, KTSW. I … Continue reading MR Fest Artists Gallery

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Surfing into The Finale of MR Fest with High Waisted

April 30, 2017June 20, 2017 Asia Daggs

By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor Sunburnt skin and tired feet, MR Fest reached the last few minutes of daylight as it came closer to the grand finale and final venue to wrap up a remarkable day. The Marc is … Continue reading Surfing into The Finale of MR Fest with High Waisted

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AJ Bray at KIVA

April 30, 2017April 30, 2017 anabelentxst

By Jourdan Bazley Blog Content Contributor AJ Bray’s brought himself and a banging show to KIVA this evening as he performed 11 various songs from the Deserved It EP and Gucci Durag Chronicles EP. The crowd is jumping and turning … Continue reading AJ Bray at KIVA

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Empire Machines Close Out Stonewall

April 30, 2017May 1, 2017 anabelentxst

By Allison Johnson Blog Content Contributor Empire Machines is the last band to play at Stonewall for the 10th anniversary of MR Fest. The band took the stage around 7 p.m., and it could not have been a better time. … Continue reading Empire Machines Close Out Stonewall

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Deezie Brown and Proz Taylor Heat Up Kiva

April 30, 2017April 30, 2017 anabelentxst

By Jourdan Bazley Blog Content Contributor The KTSW MR Fest ball is rolling at KIVA in Downtown San Marcos. Multiple venues around the downtown area are hosting different styles of music with live artists performing from now until High Waisted takes … Continue reading Deezie Brown and Proz Taylor Heat Up Kiva

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Taiga, NightClerk, and Glaze at AquaBrew

April 29, 2017June 9, 2017 anabelentxst

By Savannah Olson Music Journalist Another hour, another rockin’ set of bands over here at AquaBrew for MR Fest 2017. From 3 to 5 p.m., bands have continued jamming on AquaBrew’s outside stage as the heat of day comes and … Continue reading Taiga, NightClerk, and Glaze at AquaBrew

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Daniel Thomas Phipps Brings Life to Buzz Mill

April 29, 2017May 1, 2017 anabelentxst

By Martin Ramirez Live Blogger The second act at the Buzz Mill was Daniel Thomas Phipps, an indie-folk-rock-roots singer and songwriter from New Braunfels, Texas. When Phipps first started his set, his audience was just the volunteers and the Buzz Mill … Continue reading Daniel Thomas Phipps Brings Life to Buzz Mill

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The Real Hands and MR Fest: A Trip To The Coast

April 29, 2017May 1, 2017 janessamrutiaga

By Kimberly Garcia Blog Content Contributor The Real Hands started at Stonewall for MR Fest with several songs off their album Cicada. They were the first band to play at Stonewall on Saturday as an “acoustic trio.” This was the fourth … Continue reading The Real Hands and MR Fest: A Trip To The Coast

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Comedy Takes Over Vodka Street

April 29, 2017May 1, 2017 anabelentxst

By Joseph Bonney Live Blogger The somber lighting in Vodka Street sets up a smooth atmosphere for the comedians to come tear it up for those in the audience. Jack Neil started to set up the venue and get everyone … Continue reading Comedy Takes Over Vodka Street

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Jackman Plays At Stonewall

April 29, 2017May 1, 2017 janessamrutiaga

By Allison Johnson Live Blogger   “This is our second show ever,” said Jackman’s guitarist, Donnie. Jackman was the second band to perform at Stonewall today. A couple of their influences are Manchester Orchestra and Coldplay. The band payed homage … Continue reading Jackman Plays At Stonewall

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Shaker Hymns Lives Up To Its Name

April 29, 2017April 30, 2017 janessamrutiaga

By Martin Ramirez Live Blogger The third band to shake up MR Fest at the Buzz Mill was Austin-based band, Shaker Hymns. Immediately after setting up, Shaker Hymns garnered a large crowd and proceeded to rock out. After the first … Continue reading Shaker Hymns Lives Up To Its Name

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Madisons Turn it Out

April 29, 2017May 1, 2017 janessamrutiaga

By Martin Ramirez Live Blogger Earlier, I thought Shaker Hymns were the most successful in bringing the crowd today. However, the Madisons came and changed all of that. As soon as the lead vocalist, Dominic Solis, cracked a joke, he … Continue reading Madisons Turn it Out

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Deep in the Heart of MR Fest

April 29, 2017April 30, 2017 janessamrutiaga

By Hannah Wisterman Live Reporter At the Hitch, it is impossible to ignore that we are in Texas. Saturday afternoon lunches from half a dozen different cultures, the capricious and rather unforgiving early summer heat, and the undoubtedly southwestern twang … Continue reading Deep in the Heart of MR Fest

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MR Fest at Kiva

April 29, 2017April 30, 2017 janessamrutiaga

By Joseph Bonney Live Blogger It’s 12:45 p.m. when the first band of the day, Bogan Villa, begins setting up for the show.  They look like they just came out of the ’60s with their wavy attire, but they’re ready … Continue reading MR Fest at Kiva

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Shoegaze at MR Fest

April 29, 2017May 1, 2017 janessamrutiaga

By Savannah Olson Music Journalist The bars and music venues of San Marcos have transformed from their usual valor of serving drinks and presenting music, to becoming venues for MR Fest 2017. Here at AquaBrew, the same change is happening … Continue reading Shoegaze at MR Fest

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Cory Mann Starts at Buzzmill

April 29, 2017April 30, 2017 janessamrutiaga

By Martin Ramirez Live Reporter Local artist Cory Mann kicked off MR Fest at the Buzzmill with only his guitar and voice. The San Marcos musician first began his music career in a thrash metal band with his brother in … Continue reading Cory Mann Starts at Buzzmill

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