Austin Sound Check

The Grind is an annual event put on each year by Roadway Productions, the company responsible for other events like ROT Biker Rally and Batfest. The Grind features some of the best in alt rock talent alongside wakeboarding, skateboarding and street biking demonstrations.
The Grind 2008 is this Sunday, April 6th and features music from Mickey Avalon, Eve6 and San Antonio-based Girl in a Coma, among others. Although they aren’t from Austin, San Antonio is just a short drive down 35 and we’re lucky enough to see Girl in a Coma fairly regularly as they rise through the ranks. Signed …read more

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Here’s this week’s list of recommended shows, which includes some excellent local and roadshows. My personal highlight of the week is Eve 6, Mickey Avalon & Girl in a Coma at The Grind on Sunday. I’ll have a post highlighting that show later today. Until then…
Tuesday 4/1 …read more

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Austinites and RCRD LBL band White Denim have released a video for their song Let’s Talk About It. They are also releasing a new EP and embarking on a UK tour this summer. Visit their MySpace page for the latest news and tour dates.
You can download two tracks World is a Waiting Room and Paint Silver Gold (free!) on their RCRD LBL page.

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Any readers who are familiar with my other blog will know that I am a huge fan of M.I.A. Her performance at UT’s Hogg Auditorium was one of my highlights of 2007.
It is an understatement to say I was surprised to see a handful of US tour dates on a just-announced presale. Needless to say, I will be seeing you there…
M.I.A. US Tour Dates
4/26 Coachella Festival Indio, CA
4/28 4th & B …read more

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Imagine Pink Floyd got together with Shiny Toy Guns and produced an indie-rock love child. That love child would be called The Boxing Lesson.
The Boxing Lesson is an Austin-based three piece, consisting of Paul Waclawsky, Jaylinn Davidson and Jake Mitchell. Formed by Waclawsky after moving to Austin from L.A. the band has built a solid reputation in town, gigging at venues like Emo’s, The Parish and Beauty Bar. Their brand of pychedelic electro-pop is definitely familiar, but also progressive and innovative, mixing Waclawsky’s vocals with Davidson’s backing harmonies. The psychedelic elements could very easily fit into an acid rock band, …read more

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Austin is back in the swing of things, as the post-SXSW hangover has worn off. Gobi & Firekills are both excellent if you are looking for some weeknight entertainment. Also notable are the Krum Bums and Grady shows on Saturday night, both of whom showcased at SXSW this year. Matson Belle (pictured at right) is also a fantastic show, though I can’t personally vouch for their acoustic set.
Tuesday 3/25
Gobi @ Beauty Bar
Wednesday 3/26
Firekills & Goodnight Goddess @ Red Eyed Fly
Thursday 3/27
The Hold Steady @ Emo’s (outside)
Black Joe Lewis @ Emo’s (inside)
The War Against Sleep @ Emo’s Lounge
Friday 3/28
The Rite …read more

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So, this month the b5 Music Channel bloggers decided to write about our most favorite concert. This was definitely not an easy choice. I decided to go with Blue October at La Zona Rosa (Austin) in 2003.
Blue October’s show sticks out from the hundreds of live shows that I’ve been to, for one reason. The passion in the music was equally matched by the energy of the crowd that night.
La Zona Rosa was sold out. It was cramped and hot. The line for drinks was incredibly long. Yet, despite all that, once Blue October took the stage, they were …read more

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Both Rilo Kiley and VHS or Beta have announced new tour dates that include dates in Austin. Looks like is going to be another busy summer here.
Rilo Kiley Spring Tour
4/17 San Francisco, CA – SF Design Center Concourse
4/19 Portland, OR – Roseland
4/20 Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
4/23 Santa Cruz, CA – Rio Theatre
4/24 Pomona, CA – The Glasshouse
4/26 Indio, CA – Coachella
5/15 San Diego, CA – Concerts in the Park
5/19 Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
5/20 Omaha, NE – Slowdown
5/21 Omaha, NE – Slowdown
5/22 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
5/23 Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theatre
5/24 Chicago, IL – The Riviera
5/25 Royal Oak, …read more

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Add the bands below to the list of rumored performers for ACL 2008.
Blind Melon
Jason Mraz
Jakob Dylan
Portishead
Augustana
Mates of State
Neil Young
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