Q: What does Berrek Thompson (you know, Integrity’s wizard of development) do in his spare time?

A: He manages a grassroots music project called “Music of the Hour” that will be kicking off their brand spanking new monthly concert series “The Music of the Hour Showcase” on June 30 at the Old Rock House.

Berrek co-founded Music of the Hour as an outlet for friends to share and discuss new music. Little did he know this humble project would kaboom (Billy Mays style) into a full-fledged phenomenon complete with website, Facebook, and twitter accoutrements.

The focus of the event will be local, independent music featuring bands Phaseone, Teresajenee and The Natural Selection. So instead of hitting up Arby’s on your way home from work, why not take that crumpled $5 to the Old Rock House and groove to some kick-ass tunes? And hey, it’s an all-ages show, so no using your children as an excuse.

We’re just as pleased as punch. Rock on!

Read the accolades for yourself in the Riverfront Times.

And he’s deving up some kicking websites. Intern-turned-full-timer, Berrek Thompson is Integrity’s newest web developer and vinyl record expert. He’s made himself right at home, infecting the office with tunes from both his iPod and guitar (which has also made itself at home), and collecting foosball wisdom from Integrity’s veteran developer, Jake. Before hopping aboard the Integrity train, Berrek shared website beauty with the world as a freelance designer, working his HTML/CSS/PHP/MySQL/Flash magic to bring each client’s identity and brand in line, online.

Originally from California, Berrek meandered his way around the country before landing in the Heartland, where he has discovered that surfing and beaches aren’t required as long as there’s live music in his life. Of course it’s his wife—a hairstylist who keeps his locks looking rockstar fab—and his “puppy-dog and kitty-cats” that really make his life complete, as does his job at the coolest interactive agency around (we made him say that last part).