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99 Sponsored by muSIC & ARTS C o n t r i b u t e d b y H B C F a l l F e s t i v a l 2 0 1 4 G r e A t b i G l A f f c o m e d i A n b r i A n A y l w A r d k i c k s o f f ( A n o t h e r ) G r e A t b i G A s i A c o m e b A c k A t h b c f A l l f e s t i v A l 2 0 1 4 T he 2014 HBC Fall Fest will take place Oct. 17-19 in Haebangc- hon and Gyeongnidan, with the addition of an opening jam ses- sion at Thunderhorse tavern on Oct. 16. The HBC Festival is the go-to expat mu- sic festival, featuring over 100 live acts in 20 independent venues spread over three days. It’s the largest independent artist showcase in Korea. The festival began in 2006 as a showcase for independent musicians, and is now in its ninth year. A staple of the local economy, the small street in Haebangchon where the action happens is famous as a local expat hangout. This area was further popularized by MBC and SBS showcasing certain restaurants and the unique culture of the area. Gyeongnidan has expanded in a similar way, with a good num- ber of supporters for what is now a Yongsan independent music festival. “I actually see it as something that can become an entire week of indie music from around the world,” hints orga- nizer Lance Reegan-Diehl. The latest addition to the Fest is the return of comedy, with Seoul’s comedy pioneer Brian Aylward making a return performance to HBC Fest during his Asian tour. Aylward started Stand Up Seoul, then continued “onward and Aylward,” as they say. His goal during HBC Fest is to perform a two-hour comedy spot with his old friends at V.F.W. Canteen on Oct. 17 at 10 p.m. after The Kimchi Cowboys open at 9 p.m. Aylward is also setting his sights on the world comedy record: On Oct. 18, he will perform at every Fall Fest venue, starting at 2 p.m. and going until midnight. His goal is to film and perform short sets at every venue within one day. Street-level acoustic performers will en- tertain the busy bars, while below ground a plethora of rock, alt-rock, funk, blues and R&B bands will keep the air vibrant until 1 a.m. Once again, meetings with the local authorities bring about caution in the streets. This is still not a street party; revelers are asked to keep the music and the party inside the bars. The police are there to help people move and keep the traffic moving. Signs will be posted once again about traffic caution and being support- ive of the local peace officers who are there to help. The festival is organized and paid for by local businesses to give independent artists a place to play, and to rejuvenate the local area once again. “The festival would not be a success with- out the perseverance of indie musicians out there, and the open mind and support of the local business owners that I have in this area,” says Reegan-Diehl. “I hope for the future that more owners and musicians see the benefit of supporting the festival and the efforts of my company DEELEEBOB Music.” T-shirts will be sold for 12,000 won to sup- port the festival, available in Haebangchon right next to Fix pub. The DLB tent will sell T-shirts, fliers, maps and other festival items. More info j HBC Fall Festival 2014 When: Oct. 17-19 Where: Haebangchon and Gyeongnidan How much: Free Website: www.hbcfest.com Solo/duo artiStS: Brian Aylward The Two Guitars Yvon Malenfant Danny Valiant Brett Elliott Acoustic Adrian Smith Maggie Crossett Maggie’s Farm Geoff Goodman EARL John Redmond Mahavir Craig and Kira Cannibal Heart The Dukes of Heartbreak Pinadi Tony Boyd Michael Burkhardt Jordan Stewart Tony Hall Ben Akers John Valentine Bands: Max Reynolds A Couple of Cents Flat Diamond Randy Reno Kimchi Cowboys Studs Lonigan Experience The Bedsheets Jesper Kite Flying Robot Brett Elliot Band Boys in The Kitchen The Primary Reasco Drop Dead Valentine Triptych J.Han Laybricks Just-in Beavers Colin Phils Seoul City Suicides Sticky Fingers Pentasonic Diamond Dogs Tampas Dusk Sighborggggg