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For Real Fest

It Was Music With a Message

About Me

FOR REAL FEST, as well as THE FARM DIY BOOKING, started in late 2004 as a means to bring diverse individuals together who support, provide, and benefit from the many resources that punk and DIY communities have to offer. The DIY shows were my way of giving back to the hardcore punk community that has helped shape who I am today. FOR REAL FEST was my way of giving something positive to the community of Athens, Ohio, which i fell in love with five years ago. With FRF and my DIY gatherings, I hoped to create counter culture environments where ANY individual could feel welcome, safe, respected, and encouraged to participate in any way.

What started off as a small group of friends circle pitting in a classroom,
...has evolved into a show space filled with hundreds of individuals from around the country celebrating the DIY community of hardcore punk.
I am graduating from Ohio University in June of 2007. This brings much uncertainty of what I will be doing and where I will be living. The only thing that I will be certain of in my life during the next few months is what I WANT to do. However, what I want, and what happens, is going to be determined by numerous outside factors beyond my control.

Because of this uncertainty, I will not be able to commit my efforts towards helping touring artists by means of setting up DIY shows. I apologize for this, and you must know that it hurts me to be in this position of helplessness. For the same reasons, I can not promise the DIY community another FOR REAL FEST. A future FRF will be dependent upon my residency, work place, and the interest of those who wish to either become, or continue being involved with this past DIY celebration. One thing is certain, FOR REAL FEST belongs to Athens, Ohio and it will never relocate to another region. And hopefully, all of this will result in nothing more than a hiatus on my part where i will be putting all my heart and efforts into deserving persons and previous neglected obligations.

Love,
Ray Houska
[email protected]

PS...please keep in touch, keep me informed of YOUR gatherings, and keep me listed as your "friend" here on the waste.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/14/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/forrealfest
Band Members: PREVIOUS FRF ARTISTS:
9 Shocks Terror
Inmates
Darvocets
Goddamn!
IxObject
Bill Bondsmen
Holy Shit!
Insurrect
We March
Wasteland DC
WarheL
Triceratops
The Dead Hate The Living
Dismal
Black Dove
Darkest Hour
Kitten Fister
Mental Pain
Schweinhunden
District Five
Delay
The Zimmerman Note
Island
Concrete Face Lift
Black Birds
For the Worse
Cheap Tragedies
Endless Vomit
Ghost Town Trio
Iron Teeth
About to Snap!
Masakari
Appalachian Terror Unit
Opposite of God
A.N.S.
A Warm Gun
Magrudergrind
Unrestrained
My Revenge

OTHERS I HAVE HELPED:
The Hate Crimes
Step On It!
The Hourglass Demo
MC Homeless
Defiance Ohio
Blacklisted
This Is Hell
Names For Graves
Allegiance
Go It Alone
Run Riot
The Classic Struggle
The Twats
The Loaded Revulvas
Lemuria
The Murkers
The End of The Universe
The Rites
Bones Brigade
Cross Examination
Expired Youth
On The Outside
Wake Up Call
Make or Break
Harlots
Ruiner
Our Times
Shook Ones
Sinking Ships
Grimsby
Revenge
I Accuse
Fighting Dogs
Dustheads
Requiem
Raw Sewage
Brody's Militia
Defend Means Attack
Let x Down
Barricade
Our Resolve
Attrition
Kingdom
Coke Bust
Woe of Tyrants
Skeleton Witch
Blue Monday
Bohemian Grove
Influences: friends, strangers, acquaintances, equality, circle pits, classmates, teachers, children, stage dives, youth, co-workers, song writers, activists, dreams, family, D.I.Y., fun, cooperation, artists, creativity, expression, self-reliance, smiles, high fives, hugs, donations, punk, pizza, community, you.
Sounds Like: I give much love and thanx to OU Positive Action(R.I.P.). Without your help and support, none of this would be possible. Also, another big thanx to Scott from The Union. www.the-union.net.
Record Label: The Farm DIY Booking in Ohio
Type of Label: None

My Blog

For Real Fest 2007 FAQ's: Cost/Potluck/etc

Parking:  The Union does not have a parking lot.  Patrons must find a parking spot on either Union St., Court St., or other city streets.  Street parking is free after 6pm.  Person...
Posted by For Real Fest on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:12:00 PST

Hotels In Athens, Ohio

For Real Fest 2007 Recommended Hotels for April 27th and April 28th, 2007 Amerihost Inn Athens, Ohio20 Home St Athens, OH 45701 800-346-8357740-594-3000 Super 8 Motel Athens, Ohio2091 E Sta...
Posted by For Real Fest on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 02:46:00 PST

Attn: Bands, Promoters, Etc, Get Booked in Ohio!

Aside from For Real Fest, we also enjoy helping out touring artists with places to play, crash, eat, party, etc.  All shows are DIY and take place in Athens, Ohio/Ohio University.  I ma...
Posted by For Real Fest on Tue, 27 Sep 2005 04:24:00 PST