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Music Photography: Hudson Moore

merchant_of_cool — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:38:27 +0000

Music photography for Playing In Traffic records newest artist Hudson Moore. Shots to be used for publicity, promotion and CD packaging. Photographed on location in the Austin City Limits, Studio 6A dressing room. Photographs by Jon Pattillo – FC+. Wardrobe and styling by Kat Britt. Special thanks to Emily Joyce and Jenni Gritti.

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Photos of Adrian

merchant_of_cool — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:33:01 +0000

Latin Music sensation Adrian. Styling by Kat Britt. Photography by Jon Pattillo - FC+

FC+ delivers the goods for Hayes Carll

merchant_of_cool — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:51:50 +0000

The brand-new Hayes Carll merchandise case, custom built by FC+

The FC+ build team is celebrating the deployment of yet another merchandise case into the big world of concert touring. Lost Highway recording artist Hayes Carll commissioned the FC+ custom design in order to handle increased merchandise inventory in a more compact system. Hayes’ manager Mike Crowley voiced his excitement for the all-in-one touring merch solution: “This is going to be sweet.”

This case is the largest version available from FC+, topping out at a whopping 24″ x 48″ with a maximum capacity of 96 folded shirts and over 100 CD’s. Load it in, pop open the top, plug in the lights and you are ready to start selling merch. Take-down is twice as fast. Additional features include a 14″x14″ backlit sign, 8-customizable dividers, t-shirt display boards, and built-in luggage wheels for easy rolling transport. The heavy-duty outer shell easily weathers the constant loading in and out of the trailer.

Touring behind his current release Trouble In Mind for the next three months, Carll’s route goes up the West Coast, through Canada and back down into the Midwest. This Texas troubadour is hitting the road with a merch case that is built to last. Be sure to check out Hayes’ very entertaining live set if he comes to a town near you, and of course, stop by the merch table and pick up a t-shirt and CD.

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.

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

Music Photography for Sahara Smith

merchant_of_cool — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:10:37 +0000

FC+ principle photographer Jon Pattillo completed a wonderful photo shoot with Playing in Traffic artist Sahara Smith. The all-day affair took place at the famous Murchison Farmhouse in Pflugerville, TX where movies like The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Children of the Corn were filmed. Make up by Mahshad Vahkili and wardrobe and styling by Kat Brit. Special thanks to Winnie Mae Murchison for her great hosting the spectacular location to shoot.

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At the young age of 20, Sahara Smith has already been around the block once or twice. At age 15 she won second place on Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion “Talent from 12-20″ contest. Now at age 21 she is ready to release her debut record, produced by the legendary T Bone Burnett (Oh Brother Where Art Thou?, Robert Plant and Allison Krauss’ 2008 Grammy-winning Raising Sand, The Wallflowers, Counting Crows, BoDeans, and many more). Sahara’s lyrics showcase her maturity and depth, and the recent attention she has received from big-time record producers shouldn’t surprise anyone.

In advance of her album release in the Fall of 2010 Sahara’s music and photos have since been featured in Glamour, PASTE, Seventeen, and Texas Monthly. Look for her this summer as she tours with Mason Jennings and Robert Randolph, retuning to her hometown as a featured performer at the 2010 Austin City Limits Music Festival.

Los Lonely Boys “1969″ Album Art Design

merchant_of_cool — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:13:52 +0000

Los Lonely Boys blend their Latin flavor with timeless hits in their newest release, 1969, and pay tribute to one of the most heralded years in music. FC+ president Jon Pattillo provided the album design and photography while enlisting acclaimed designer M Brady Clark for the brother’s illustration and “1969″ type treatment. The album hit stores on October 13, 2009. Los Lonely Boys are set to begin their Acoustic Brotherhood Tour in February 2010.

www.LosLonelyBoys.com

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

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