FFF Preview: Blake Schwarzenbach
I feel like this might be one of the two artists I feel the most involved with at Fun Fun Fun Fest. I know for a large group of my friends, not to mention others I’ve talked to, that Blake Schwarzenbach has been a huge part of our musical education. For me, it started with his role in Jawbreaker; they were one of the group’s I couldn’t get enough of as a late teenager. Then, as I grew up, my tastes expanded, as did his when he began work on Jets to Brazil. And most recently, he’s been working with Forgetters, which I’ve grown to like after belated listening. However, I can’t honestly say that I have any idea what he’s going to bring to the table at FFF; I’ve heard he’s pretty against playing any Jawbreaker tunes, so I’ll just hope for my favorite JTB tunes. No matter what you’re into nowadays, it’d be hard to go back and ignore the huge influence Blake’s had on so many acts that followed. Hit the play traingle for a pair of my favorite Blake related tunes from Jets to Brazil and Jawbreaker.
He plays at 6:25 on the Yellow Stage on Friday, November 8th.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/03-Air-Traffic-Control.mp3,https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/01-Save-Your-Generation.mp3|titles=Jets to Brazil – Air Traffic Control,Jawbreaker – Save Your Generation]
Any idea if he’s still playing? I’m not seeing him on the lineup anymore and my heart is heavy. I can’t find a confirmation one way or another anywhere thus far.
I’m with Lily. He’s not listed in the FFF app anymore and I’m starting to get anxious. 🙁
I looked around to try and find an answer for you guys. No news anywhere about him cancelling but his name is no longer on the lineup and his original spot on the schedule at 6:25 is now listed as local artist ((Sounder)). Looks like he isn’t playing the fest 🙁
We will inquire as to what happened and get back to you.
Thanks, that’s pretty much as far as I could get, too. I know some folks who work for Transmission and they couldn’t get any conclusive info, either. Despite all the other bands I’m excited for, I’d say my enthusiasm for this weekend has diminished by about 40% without the prospect of Blake in it. :\