September 2010
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Enjoy an interview with vaudevileins.
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The American Mustache Institute endorses Mustache... →
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An interview with John of John Condron & the...
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Gettin' in the mood with the world's most famous... →
Get in the mood for Mustache Fest 2010 by checking out some of the world’s most famous mustaches. Thanks to leenks.com and Chris Flood for sharing.
An interview with Withershins.
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Mustache Fest is close!! Are your staches ready?
Hey guys and gals,
Mustache Fest 2010 is so close—Oct. 2 we kick off the 2010 installment at Chicago Street Pub and McBrody’s Bar in Joliet. You can still get $5 tickets at Chicago Street Pub or by e-mailing theoriginalmustachefest@gmail.com. Otherwise, it’s $10 at the door.
It’s going to be a great night of mustaches and music—contests, prizes, mustaches and bands....
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Interview with Brennen Chouinard of Poundcake.
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Take a listen to an interview with Blood Pony,...
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In case you forgot, take a look at 2010's kickass... →
From folk-rockers to soulful balladeers to indie rock hipsters, our musical lineup has it all this year.
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Links for your Mustache-related needs
It’s hard to find those quintessential mustache-related items. And we’re not talking about combs or creams or sculpting products. We’re talking about things that can really make a difference when you’re prepping for Mustache Fest.
Here are links to three sites guaranteed to get you ready for Mustache Fest.
iPhone App puts staches on your pictures Yeah, you read it right....
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The Flavor Savers Sign on for Mustache Fest
That’s right! Chicago’s own The Flavor Savers will be a part of the 2010 installment of Mustache Fest. You’d be hard pressed to find a group of guys who enable the ethos of mustaches more than this crew. And with an impressive resume that includes Bonnaroo and Australia’s Movember Fest, which raises money for cancer research, these guys are alright in our book.
Members...
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August 2010
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Mustache Fest tickets on sale now!
Are you ready for one of the best musical line-ups in Mustache Fest history? Eight great bands from across the Midwest will converge on Joliet on Oct. 2. Don’t miss it!
You can save $5 by getting your Mustache Fest tickets now! You can pick them up in person at Chicago Street Pub in Joliet for $5 at the bar. If you’re not in town and want tickets, e-mail...
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WatchCheck out this video from MFest 2010 performer John Condron & the Benefit from a show this summer at the Elbo Room in Chicago.
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WatchWatch MFest 2010 performer Pie Eyed Pete perform with Ike Reilly and Shooter Jennings! Man, that dude can slap the bass.
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Read about 2010 Performer Withershins in... →
Here’s a great interview with Isaac from Withershins who are playing this year’s Mustache Fest.
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Holy Crap! Look at all of these great bands
Sorry, we’ve been absent the last couple of days. We had to do some grooming to do back at Mustache Control. But the staches are trimmed and coming in nicely, and we are counting down the weeks to Mustache Fest 2010 on Oct. 2 at Chicago Street Pub and McBrody’s Bar in Joliet, Illinois.
And for those of you who have been wondering what bands will grace the stages at Mustache Fest this...
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Mustache Fest 2010 - Week 1 in review
Well, we are a mere 9 weeks away from Mustache Fest 2010 on Oct. 2 at Chicago Street Pub and McBrody’s Bar in Joliet, IL. We are just a few days from announcing this year’s music line-up; in the meantime, here’s what you missed so far:
You can follow Mustache Fest on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mustachefest.
You can become a fan of Mustache Fest on Facebook.
See a great video...
July 2010
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Competition can get awfully fierce at a Mustache...
It should come as no surprise. Whenever the supremacy of the stache is in question, the competitors have approached the contest with a hairy intensity.
In 2007, Mustache Fest was marred with controversy as the overall winner was crowned because of a **gasp** chest-stache. That’s right. Kurt Buchmeier turned his back on the traditional lip cover in favor of a tribute to the mustache...
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What is Mustache Fest?
What is Mustache Fest? Well, that’s a mighty fine question. In some circles, it’s referred to as a coming of age and a retreat of dignity. Some people call it the greatest invention since the disposable razor. But it’s really just a celebration of mustaches and original music.
In 2006, we had the guts to ask a question: what would happen if you combined a celebration of the best...