The third installment of the New Orleans Indie Rock Fest is this Friday and Saturday and we are of course a proud sponsor. However, with me in New York, I wasn't too sure about the full details this year so I decided to talk to Mark Heck with the collective over AIM about it.

Wesley Swinnen: Hey man. Can I interview you on AIM for some words about the next Indie Rock Fest this weekend?

Mark Heck: sure

WS: So whats new this year? or should I say this time.

MH: This year we have most of the bands from the sampler cd on the festival, where as in the past we have had all 8 bands do both. Some schedules shifted and we couldn't get things worked out with everyone. Also we will have Zack Smith presenting one of his newest photograph pieces called Faces of Rock

WS: So who is on the CD that isn't playing?

MH: Clubs of the Sons, Generationals and The Buttons. We have, however, brought in some bands to round out the shows, including MNIJM who played the first fest and Givers from lafayette. We had such a good time bri

After DJs Lafayette return from farther Beijing, where he played for 3000 people in Chinese art club, he comes to play at the new Opera House. Lafayette took inspiration from the legendary Chinese opera and therefore February Opera will be full of references to the Chinese culture. Mecca club will transforms to a Chinese Theatre on that evening and you will be able to enjoy unique atmosphere that doesn’t repeat. You can look forward on the Chinese decoration, Chinese dancers in kimono and special Chinese choreography. DJ Lafayette had prepared a special Chinese costume and music intro for this occasion and he invited great DJ and producer from Munich – DJ Sebastian Krieg. Sebastian is recognized and respected personality on the DJ scene, some of his last performances include clubs such as Space, or Privilege Amnesia on Ibiza, Ministry of Sound or The End in London. Entry : 190 czk, for those who come in Chinese Kimono free entry. Prague Club Mecca, Friday 20th February 2009Event: Dj La