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Austin Sound Check

Archive for June 2008

June 24th, 2008

Keep Austin Weird 5K & Festival, Saturday at Auditorium Shores

The 6th Annual Keep Austin Weird 5K & Festival is slated for this Saturday at Auditorium Shores.  Alejandro Escovedo headlines and is joined on the bill by ACL artists What Made Milwaukee Famous and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears.
If you aren’t lucky enough to attending this years ACL Festival, this is your chance to […]

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June 23rd, 2008

The Live Music Taskforce wants your opinion

The Live Music Taskforce was created by the Austin City Council to help address the growing concerns of Austin’s live music community. With subcommittees on entertainment districts, redevelopment, incentives & other financial concerns, sound control & ordinances, and program assistance for locals musicians, the Taskforce is addressing a large number of topics that effect everyone […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Boy George Denied U.S. Visa: Upcoming tour cancelled?

Papermag is reporting that Boy George was denied a U.S. visa for his upcoming North American tour. It is unclear if this means the tour, including a previously announced stop at Stubb’s in Austin, is cancelled.
First Amy Winehouse and M.I.A. and now Boy George. I, for one, am tired of these visa issues. Not only […]

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June 23rd, 2008

This Week in Austin | IHeartComix, Full Service, Matt & Kim, Driver F & More

This week, I’ve got a good free show for you. IHeartComix is bringing Franki Chan & Co to Beauty Bar. RSVP information is also below. My local pick of the week has to be the Full Service / Muchos Backflips show at Flamingo Cantina on Saturday. It’s no secret I love Full Service. Combine […]

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June 19th, 2008

Paste names Waterloo Records one of the Top Record Stores in the Nation

Confirming something all Austinites should surely know, Paste Magazine has named Waterloo Records one of the Top Record Stores in the nation. Paste even went so far as to designate Waterloo Records Best Record Store to Grow Up and Grow Old With.

WATERLOO RECORDS AUSTIN, TEXAS
Best Record Store to Grow Up and Grow Old With
Austin’s Waterloo […]

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June 19th, 2008

A Tribute to Pimp C | Spin Alley covers UGK’s ‘One Day’

The tragic passing of UGK’s Pimp C was felt especially hard around the underground Texas rap scene, which UGK helped build into what it is today. Many touching tributes have been released, but none have struck me like Austin’s own Spin Alley performing One Day at a recent Momo’s show.
Ray Primm (of Austin band Primm) […]

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June 19th, 2008

Live Review | Squint at Antone’s 06-18-08

Squint performed last night at Antone’s as part of the The Recording Conservatory of Austin’s Best Unsigned Band Showcase. Recent Louisiana transplants, Squint gladly now calls Austin home.
First and foremost, if you’re of the American Apparel / Wayfarer-wearing Indie Hipster crowd, this band probably isn’t for you. Squint is fun pop rock. They don’t take […]

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June 18th, 2008

Toadies Hit The Road | Announce Expanded Tourdates

Recently reunited Toadies are set to hit the road again this summer, including a date at Stubb’s. Ticket’s for the show went on sale June 6 and are surprisingly not sold out yet. Toadies announced an extended touring schedule today, including Lollapalooza and Dia De Los Toadies, which will also feature Austinites Lions.
Tickets to their […]

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June 18th, 2008

First Day of Summer Festival - This Saturday @ Guero’s

This Saturday at Guero’s The Loyalty Firm presents First Day of Summer Festival. The show is 100% free and just happens to be at one of the best upscale taco joints in Austin. Be sure and get there early and see Built by Snow and then stick around for The Boxing Lesson. Full lineup and […]

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June 17th, 2008

The Black & White Years Win CMJ SonicBids Spotlight

The Black & White Years have been selected as this week’s CMJ SonicBids spotlight artists, adding another line to their quickly growing resume. They’ve also struck a deal with RCRD LBL, conquered SXSW and are slated to play ACL this year.
Local and national media alike have endorsed The Black & White Years as […]

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