Austin Fanzine Project

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peek-a-boo records! A rather small but enthusiastic record label dedicated to bubblegum pop and silly garage-punk. 2502 San Antonio #01 Austin, TX, 78705 http://weiss.che.utexas.edu/-scottg/peek-a-boo.html Send well-concealed cash or money orders payable to Travis Higdon.

The 1-4-5s Unsafe at 45rpm 7"ep--$3.00 The 1-4-5s aren't just another generic garage band, they aim to be the most generic garage band, exploiting every possible "garage rock" convention. This debut ep brings you six short, fast songs, including "Rat King", "Unstoppable," "Flame On!" "C.Y.B.E.R.F.O.R.C.E." and others. Not just "lo-fi", but hardly any fidelity whatsoever.

Peek-a-Boo Bicycle Rodeo 12"lp--$6.00 This clear vinyl compilation features Teen Titans, the 1-4-5s, and still more of Austin's most unliked recording artists, plus such established names as Spoon, Stretford, Death Valley, Lord High Fixers and the Paranoids (16 bands, 40 min), all unified by songs about bicycles! Comes on clear vinyl with a hefty insert full of band photos and info.

Teen Titans We're Wildcats! 7"ep--$3.00 Imagine if a few nerdy high school kids go ahold of somewhiskey an Vivarin and started a rock band. This second ep offers six new superfast hits, including "Flying Cobras of Rock," "Galexina plays Astropop," "King Texas," "Drunken Master," and others. These songs sound more "garagey" than those on their first ep, and are just as short and fun!

Extra! Extra! Keg Fly Returns!

Last Saturday, I'd just gotten home from work when I heard one knock on the door. It was none other than Travis Higdon, the most famous name in Garage Rock so far this decade. Travis came in and explained (over four vodka tonics, of course) that he missed doing a fanzine and he especially missey his Keg Fly feature which used to appear in each issue of Peek-A-Boo fanzine and was eventually picked up by the Associated Press for worldwide syndication. He said that his only regret about the demise of Peek-A-Boo and his subsequent career change (he is now a record producer) is that he feels like, in writing the Keg Fly feature he was really close to a revolutionary breakthrough in the fields of communication and sociology. Well, I decided to help out. "I have a fanzine." I told him. "I'd be honored to publish your column." Travis accepted and we drank five toasts (five is a very auspicious number where Travis comes from). So, kids, here it is, the incredible return of the incomparable writing of Mr. Travis Higdon, Esq...

Graphic: the triumphant return of the Keg Fly by Travis Higdon

Friday, Feb 15 I go word of this great bash of BeBop Lane and I planned to go after I got back from studying in the library since I am a student, but when I got home. I found that the stress of UT was too much for me to handle without the aid of my old pal, the demon alcohol. Around 11:30, I decided to head out for the party, but I only made it as far as the corridor of my apartment complex before I passed out.

Saturday, Feb 16 I woke up at about 3pm and had a couple shots of tequila and some beer. I felt good. Then I passed out.

Sunday, Feb 17 Mom called today and I passed out.

Monday, Feb 18 Sat in class this morning wondering if I could be an alcohloic. Figured I probably could. Went home and tried it.

Two weeks later... I don't go out any more. I just drink. This is the last Keg Fly column. Sorry if you put your faith in this zine and thought we could keep it up for any period of time. We're just a bunch of kids, jeez. Fuck you, sucker.

[image of a soda with two straws] PEEK-A-BOO #1-9 [underscored]: I’ve had issues 7 & 8 since they came out & I just got issue 9 & the BOX SET of issues 1-6. I guess I’ll really just review issue #9, but I want to say that as a body of work, this zine is fucking beautiful! Great things in every issue and it keeps hang in’ on. Hasn’t disappointed me yet. Issue 9 includes an interview with Dave of U-236, some good reviews, an interview with a “real” vampire, some what-ifs, a cover of April & Molly, Kegfly & yet another funny installment of the best advice column in the world. I worship these people especially Travis H. Get one — it’s free. (PAB, 305 W. 39th #107, Austin, 78751.)

MASSAGE PARLOR #2: Excellent writing, but I liked #1 better. (No Address)

U-236 #14 - Seen it in passing. A bitch to get ahold of. Love this zine! (2303 Rio Grande #6, Austin. 78705.)

ANTICHRIST - All issues I’ve seen are shit! Crap! Bunk! Bad, Bad, Pretentious, Bad.

FOUR MILE CIRCUS #1: A zine on loan from Susan (some guy sent it to her from Oklahoma City). I haven’t finished it, but it looks intriguing. Includes “Wierdo Manifesto,” some poetry, a feature on John Zorn, etc. . . But it’s $2.50!! Ick. Maybe Susan’ll let you borrow it next. But if Mom & Dad are paying your rent, or you just made a big drug deal, here’s the address: (John Stone, 1602 S.W. 77th Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73159.)