GUS BALDWIN AND THE SKETCH: Since leaving Acid Carousel in 2021, Gus quickly made his mark on the Austin live scene, performing as a singer/songwriter, one-man garage band, and with his band The Sketch. Through his own GetWithIt! Records, he’s released a steady stream of music, establishing himself as a dynamic force in Texas rock. ‘The Sketch’ was recorded in just one day at Studio 22 with engineer Joey Oaxaca (White Reaper, Starcrawler), capturing the raw energy of the band.
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JONNY MANAK AND THE DEPRESSIVES: Bred and spread from San Jose, CA , JM and D came to life in 2006 as a twisted combination of garage punk n' roll with influences from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Jonny has played guitar, bass or drums in bands such as The Cliftons, Clay Wheels, Fang, Texas Thieves, The Forgotten, The Odd Numbers, The Resistoleros. Longtime bassist, Neil "Endy" Young (The Ific, Fuzz Attack, Hot Laundry) and battery mate drummer Chris Estep (Motel Drive, The Supressors, Sparklejet) bring the sonic boom. The Depressives are known for ripping through a full speed ahead, non-stop set of 2 minute bangers and power surf ditties. JM and D have played shows throughout the the Western US and Europe and have shared the stage with such bands as The Adicts, The Darts, Giuda, DOA, The Schizophonics, Agent Orange, Walter Lure's LAMF, Dick Dale, The BellRays. Since 2007, they've released 6 full length albums on CD, Vinyl, Cassette and Digitally. Their songs have been used in skateboard, snowboard and surfing videos, Verizon vcast videos, as well as song placements in TV shows aired on MTV (Viva La Bam, Home Wreckers, Nitro Circus, Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness, Maui Fever, The Dudesons), Fuel TV (Vans Protech Pool Party) and Fuse TV.
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