Austin Sound Check

Austin transplants Electric Touch have seemingly come out of nowhere with a host of exciting developments. Their self-titled debut album is set for release on August 26th via Houston-based Justice Records. Touring in support of the album includes slots at Lollapalooza and the Austin City Limits Festival as well as a run of dates opening for The Fratellis.
Electric Touch is offering two singles for free download. Click to download Who Put The Fire Out and Love In Our Hearts.
More Info on Electric Touch: Website // MySpace
Full tour schedule and video for Love In Our Hearts below for your viewing …read more

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The lineup for Batfest 2008 was announced today and includes Flobots, Ludo, The Steps and Supersuckers. Austin music is represented well by Carolyn Wonderland, Cruiserweight and Alpha Rev.
This is the fourth annual Batfest, scheduled for Saturday August 30th and Sunday August 31st.  The music will be divided amongst two stages, one on either end of the Ann Richards Congress Ave. bridge.
Tickets are a low, low $5 each day and will be available at the gate. For more information, visit the Batfest website.
Video for Cruiserweight’s Yellow Lights below for your viewing pleasure.

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Lions are playing a free show this Saturday at Camel House (604 E. 6th). Tickets are required to secure entrance and can be picked up from the bartenders at Trophy’s.
As if free entrance wasn’t enough, Lions is also promising free food, free beer, free smokes and free Lions merch. The catch (because there’s always a catch) is that Camel House is an extremely small venue, so get your tickets while they’re still available.
After this, Lions will be finishing up tour, including opening for The Toadies at their sold-out Stubb’s show and then taking the summer off to record. Their album …read more

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Chicago hardcore favorites Rise Against have announced fall tour dates, including a stop at Austin Music Hall on October 26th.
Recently featured on Guitar Hero 3 as well as various other video games TV shows, and DVDs, Rise Against is a prime example of how bands are succeeding in the changing music industry. Rise Against is also fiercely devoted to liberal politics and PETA, endorsing their own line of vegan Vans in 2007.
Ticketing info for the Austin Music Hall show has not been announced yet. When they are available you can purchase yours on Austin Music Hall’s website. Rise Against’s complete …read more

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If you’re an Austin music fan in need of a getaway, look no further than the 2008 South Padre International Music Fest. The Festival takes place from October 31 through November 2 and is spread out over ten venues across the island.
The lineup is packed with Austin musicians, including Willie Nelson, Ghostland Observatory, Alejandro Escovedo, Del Castillo, Grupo Fantasma, Fastball, Guy Forsyth, Vallejo, and Suzanna Choffel. Other non-Austinite notables include Fog Hat, Los Lonely Boys and Blue Oyster Cult. Additional performers will be announced.
SPI Music Fest is also hosting a competition called Battle To The Beach, where bands can compete …read more

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We’re still giving away a pair of tickets to see Devin The Dude at The Parish on Friday, August 1. Comment on the original blog here to enter for your chance to win.
The giveaway will close on Wednesday, July 30th at midnight. The winner will be chosen and notified on Thursday, July 31st. Happy commenting and good luck!

Image Courtesy Live in ATX Productions

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The full lineup for Fun Fun Fun Fest 2008 is not scheduled for release until August, but early leaks have sprung in the blogosphere. Several “D” names have emerged, including Dead Milkmen, DOA, Dan Deacon, Deerhoof and DJ Z-Trip. Minus The Bear and reclusive Austinites …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead are also expected to perform.
This will be the third consecutive year for FFF Fest. Tickets were around $50 last year for two days of music. Tickets for this year’s fest will go on sale in September, with the festival scheduled for November 8 & 9 …read more

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This week’s recommendations are a smörgåsbord of styles, ripe for the picking.
Kicking things off right on Tuesday, local singer/songwriter Southpaw Jones’ CD release party at Cactus Cafe is free. Sometime Austinites, Grady will be performing at Continental Club on Thursday. However, my personal highlight of the week is Friday night. I’ll be splitting my time between Girl in a Coma and Full Service.
Full recommendations and video for Girl in a Coma’s Say are below for your viewing pleasure.

Tuesday 7/29

Carolyn Wonderland @ Antone’s
Southpaw Jones (CD Release) @ Cactus Cafe (free, 8:30pm)

Wednesday 7/30

American Graveyard @ Antone’s
Dan Dyer @ …read more

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ACL Festival promoter C3 Presents announced today that 3 day passes for the festival are sold out. Single day tickets are still available on ACL’s website.
This years headliners include Foo Fighters, Robert Plant & Allison Kraus, Beck and The Raconteurs, however it’s the mid-level bands that really make ACL 2008 special. Against Me!, Stars, Tegan & Sarah, Silversun Pickups and Slightly Stoopid are just a handful of the acts to look forward to.
Visit the ACL Festival website for more info including remaining ticket details.
Image Courtesy ACL Festival 

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