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Willie Nelson is “Fueled by America” (and FC+)

merchant_of_cool — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:47:56 +0000

FC+ is happy to announce the release of Willie Nelson's "Fueled by America" line of merchandise now available. Music merchandiser All Access Today commissioned FC+ to create a custom merchandise line inspired by Willie's commitment to alternative-fuels and eco-conscious touring.

*** Update: It looks like Zazzle.com has taken down the Willie Nelson merchandise. Now it's limited-edition merchandise.

The Sanctuary Grand Opening on SoCo

merchant_of_cool — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:59:22 +0000

Hello to all of our friends, new and old!

Just wanted to take the time to say thanks for making our grand opening party such a great success. We hope you had as much fun as we did. Make sure to check out the hundreds of pictures on our blog taken by the slew of talented photographers present:

Austin American-Statesman A-LIST photos: [click here]

Austin @ Americana – Branding for the ACVB

merchant_of_cool — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:03:19 +0000

Artists, fans and music industry professionals from all over the globe made their way to Nashville this September for the 10th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference. One of our favorites, Rose Reyes, of the Austin Convention & Visitor's Bureau hosted the "Austin @ Americana" music showcase featuring performances by Asleep at the Wheel, Reckless Kelly, Seth Walker, The Trishas and Amy Cook. FC+ provided custom designed tote bags and limited-edition silkscreen posters (they glow in the dark!).

Poster designed by Jon Pattillo - FC+ & Printed at the Sanctuary Printshop

Custom tote bags

FC+ was a participating sponsor

New Blog, New Store

merchant_of_cool — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:35:45 +0000

Make sure to check out the brand-new South Side Sanctuary website featuring a fully-integrated Blog site as well as a full service webstore. FC+ designed, programmed and launched the site in July 2009.

The South Side Sanctuary blog discusses fashion, music and graphic art daily

The store includes a full-service shopping cart and real-time inventory management.

http://www.SouthSideSanctuary.com

http://www.facebook.com/southsidesanctuary

http://www.twitter.com/sanctuarysouth

Photo Feature : SPEAK

merchant_of_cool — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:12:38 +0000

Enter SPEAK, a smart-electro-pop band from Austin, TX that is poised to do some very big things. Think of the early Killers and Franz Ferdinand with healthy dose of Prince and Michael Jackson. FC+has been hired by Playing in Traffic Records to create the visual brand for Speak. Just like the a-typical maturity of their music SPEAK already embraces an engaging visual style.

For more info:
http://www.myspace.com/hearspeakhere

Make sure to check out the music while you look at the pictures:

SPEAK publicity photo by Jon Pattillo FC+

They dress themselves, bolos included

Troupe Gammage - Lead Singer / Keys

Troupe Gammage photographed in studio

Oh to be young and flexible

Look for The STEPS window banner on Waterloo Records July 1st

merchant_of_cool — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:08:47 +0000

Look for FC+ client The STEPS to be featured prominently on the windows of the world-famous Waterloo Records at 6th & Lamar in Autin, TX. In celebration of their nationwide EP release, The STEPS will be doing an in-store performance at Waterloo Records on August 3rd immediately following their West-Coast Tour in July.

FC+ provided photography and design for both the window banner and EP cover for the the new release Take It All In. The 5 track EP will be available digitally on July 7th and physically in-stores on July 21st in both CD and 12" Vinyl. Distribution is provided by Sony/RED.

For more information on The STEPS and to check out their music please visit their MySpace page (designed and programmed by FC+):

http://www.myspace.com/thesteps

The STEPS window banner

Newest FC+ Client: Lil’ Wayne

merchant_of_cool — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:38:35 +0000

Excuse us, did we just say Lil’ Wayne? Yes, yes we did. It is our pleasure to announce that Mr. Wayne Carter (recently featured on the cover of Rolling Stone) will receive a brand new line of 2009 tees courtesy of FC+ and the Sanctuary Printshop. FC+ has been retained by the Austin-based All Access Today to provide exclusive deigns and printing for Mr. Wayne. The best selling musical artist in the U.S. last year now has the newest FC+ designs available for purchase from his website, www.lilwayne-online.com.

FC+ creates the “look” for Playing in Traffic

merchant_of_cool — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:23:56 +0000

FC+ principal photographer Jon Pattillo has been comissioned by Austin's newest record label, Playing in Traffic, to create the visual image of its esteemed roster of artists. The newly formed label, an evolution of Loophole Entertainment, headed by Kevin Womack and Whitaker Elledge, debuts at this year's SXSW music conference with acts like The Steps, Gary Clark Jr., Sahara Smith, SPEAK and Los Lonely Boys. Playing in Traffic will launch its new website and publicity campaign this week, all of which feature photographs taken by Jon Pattillo of FC+. Look for more images of Playing in Traffic artists coming soon.

FC+ is proud to present David Lutes: Big Top – Vols. 1 & 2

merchant_of_cool — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:50:32 +0000

David Lutes' Big Top releases 3/10

CD Release show at Momo's 3/7

AUSTIN, Texas -- On Tues., Mar. 10, David Lutes' brand new double EP package is releasing to stores. Titled Big Top Vols 1 & 2, the two EP's emphasize David's well-known folk background while foraying into new song structures not previously heard from the 2009 Texas Music Award nominee for "Male Vocalist of the Year" and "Song of the Year."

Broken into the double set to clarify his cross-genre approach, Vol. 1 features an Americana-influenced tracklist, whereas Vol. 2 is a new direction for Lutes. It emphasizes his love for pop music, where he has distinctively woven pop-structures onto the songs for this EP.
Big Top is receiving new treatment in another way as well. Alternately known as Plumtucker for his first two LP's, this new release required a more straightforward visage, pitting Lutes as the front of the project. Indeed, it is primarily his melodic voice and poetic lyrics the listener hears at first- a commonality on all his records.

Visit www.davidlutesmusic.com (or the flash widget below - produced by FC+) for a full-album stream preview of Big Top, as well as a downloadable press kit with biographical information. Emphasis tracks include "You Belong (In Pearls Tonight)," "Ginny, On Fire," "Stay Awhile" and "Be Reasonable (My Mother Said)."

David's Austin CD Release show will be at Momo's on Sat., Mar. 7. David performs at 9 p.m., and admission is $8. Sahara Smith plays before at 8 p.m. For guestlist opportunities, please email natalie@fatcaddyplus.com.

FC+ commissioned to help The Steps sell out . . . (of merch)

merchant_of_cool — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:27:28 +0000

FC+ is proud to announce the addition of The Steps to its roster of esteemed clientele. Commissioned by managers Kevin Womack and Whitaker Elledge of Loophole Entertainment, FC+ created a new merchandise line and fufillment system custom tailored to the specific needs of this rapidly rising band.

FC+ also set up a official web store that integrates seamlessly into their existing webiste. A customized and embeddable Flash "widget" attracts directs customers from MySpace, Facebook and other social networking sites.

Fresh out of high school, Austin-based The Steps are a fast-rising garage rock outfit with plenty of 'tude and swagger to go around. Their self-titled debut record has impressed everyone from international critics to adoring audiences in Japan and London. They are well on their way to being the best-known indie band in Austin- emerging from the Dell sponsored Sound and the Jury contest earlier this year as victors, beating out over 700 other bands hoping for the chance to perform at the 2008 Austin City Limits Music Festival. FC+ was more than pleased to work with the Steps on new t-shirt designs, merchandise displays and store ordering systems.