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We posted asking for bands in Twitter, and sure enough 30 minutes later, TechRanch Austin stepped up and offered to pick up the tab. Many thanks to Jonas Lamis (@jonaslamis) and Kevin Koym (@kkoym) at TechRanch for stepping up to ensure this party will rock. We’d appreciate it if you’d hop into Twitter if you use and tell them thanks.

Now buy your tickets, people! We’ve done everything we can to ensure this event will not be one to miss. You can purchase them through Amiando.

There was a lot of back and forth between me and Josh Shepherd about what music to include.  We liked the singers in the round, but since it was three people from three bands, we didn’t think it would draw.  So who stepped up?

T BIRD AND THE BREAKS.

PLAY IT THAT VIDEO LINKED ABOVE.  If I weren’t on a crappy version of WordPress, I’d embed it for you. If it doesn’t make you at least tap your foot, then you should seriously have someone check your pulse because you are probably dead.  They get what this is all about and will be lending all of their mojo to raise money for charity:water. Although there are eleven members of this band, they are playing for just $450.  This covers their expenses to actually get the band there.  We are looking for a company to step up and cover this expense.  You will be considered an Austin Twestival sponsor for doing so and will get signage, linkage, and mad love from the community.  Please email michelle(at)michellesblog.net if interested.

We are crazy lucky and many of the other Twestival cities are jealous now.

The sumo suits we will have for the Sumo Suit Smackdown look like this.

Amiando is a bit jacked, so when they fix it, I’ll put up the links to purchase tickets.  I PROMISE.  Just make sure to keep February 12 clear and get your babysitter if you need one.

One in six people on this planet does not have clean drinking water. $4000 can build a well that would provide clean drinking water for an entire village. Most of us cannot give a lot these days, but many of us can give a little. That’s why it’s key to spread the word about Twestival as much as we can.

What has Austin music guru Josh Shepherd found to help you? We will have Lang Freeman from Sounds Under Radio, Dana Falconberry, and Leatherbag on stage at the same time playing accoustic sets. I listened to all of them, and it should rock fo sho. We are still looking for one more killer band we can livestream to raise tons of bucks. Ping Josh at @backlineshow if you have any leads.

Amanda in London thinks I’m being ambitious, but I really want to raise a ton of cash for this event. We need to show people that tools like Twitter are great for mobilizing people and accomplishing goals. If you are interested in the fundraising aspects of Twestival, @adranchjason is organizing a get together to discuss goals and sponsorships. Just ping him or me and we can give you more info on volunteering.

Thanks for tuning in!