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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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