Austin Sound Check

The internet has been abuzz recently with rumors of a Faces reunion. The ’70s blues rock band was comprised of Ronnie Wood (Rolling Stones), Rod Stewart, current Austinite Ian McLagan, Ronnie Lane and Kenney Jones. Faces is often credited with influencing generations of musicians including The Replacements, The Black Crowes, Primal Scream and Pearl Jam among many others.
The word on the ‘net is that Flea will be joining the band on bass when they reunite around an album that Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart wrote over the holidays. However Ian McLagan, who is currently gearing up behind a new solo …read more

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Los Lonely Boys are returning to the road this month, announcing a string of tour dates including three with fellow Texicans Del Castillo. This is the first tour Los Lonely Boys since their holiday release Christmas Spirit was released to much acclaim in 2008.
The dates with Del Castillo are special dates for Los Lonely Boys, who will perform their first ever all acoustic shows. Full itinerary is below for your perusal.
1/23/09 Greune Hall -Gruene, TX *
1/24/09 Crighton Hall – Conroe, TX *
1/25/09 Granada Theater – Dallas, TX*
2/14/09 Delray Beach Garlic Fest – …read more

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Hopefully many of you watched Obama’s inauguration. Did you hear the people singing to Bush as he left Washington?
If you’re in the mood to celebrate tonight (as most of us seem to be), here’s a rundown of some the inauguration celebrations happening in the Live Music Capitol of the World.
Obamarama Inauguration Dance @ Mohawk
w/ DJ sets by The Matador and PopNoir Soundsystem
The Geek Austin E-nauguration Party [RSVP] @ Union Park
w/Dubnautica, Michael Cummings, Le Ren and Panjoma
Bush Retirement Party @ Antone’s
w/Heartless Bastards, Guy Forsyth and Hayes Carll
Special Inauguration Twist Up @ Red Fez
w/ DJ Manny, Starlynx and Claude 9
EZ Action Inauguration …read more

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My recommendations begin this week on Thursday night, when local Latino / hip-hop fusionaries Los Bad Apples take the stage at The Parish. It’s gonna be a barn burner folks, I guarantee it. Get there early.
National acts John Legend, KRS-One and Badfish will also be through Austin this week, rounding out yet another week packed with talent.
Thursday 1/22
Los Bad Apples @ The Parish
An irresistible combination of Latin and hip-hop influences that I guarantee you haven’t heard anywhere else.
Friday 1/23
Tiny Tin Hearts @ Emo’s (outside)
A repeat favorite, Tiny Tin Heart’s pop Americana is unique sound not likely encountered elsewhere.
Prey for Sleep …read more

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An update to a story I first brought you last year. Two local sources are reporting that The Backyard has received zoning approval for their new location. Construction is scheduled to being this Spring.
This is good news for fans of the The Backyard, which was essentially forced to relocate after a strip mall was constructed around the venue.
Image Courtesy Austin360

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Scott Weiland is playing at La Zona Rosa this Friday, January 16th and Austin Sound Check has a pair of tickets to giveaway.
To enter the drawing, leave a comment on this post and tell me your favorite Scott Weiland song. Velvet Revolver and Stone Temple Pilots songs included.
The drawing closes at 9am CST on Friday and the winner will be notified by email. Be sure to comment with your first and last name. Good luck and happy commenting.
The drawing is now closed. Congratulations to reader Carlos Contreras!
Image: Newscom

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SXSW lineup information has been steadily trickling in, but today SXSW has released it’s first official preliminary lineup. It’s a long one, so click through the jump to see the full list.
Today’s preliminary lineup is an update to the list I first brought you last week. There have been several exciting new additions including Melissa Auf der Maur, The Cliks, The Proclaimers and Dredg.

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I first told you about Dutch hip-hopper Arts the Beatdoctor and his Austin-based label Beats Broke last year. Now, SXSW has recognized the talent in both Arts the Beatdoctor and labelmate In Stereo, confirming both for a showcase at the 2009 festival.
Arts the Beatdoctor and In Stereo are great additions to a SXSW lineup already rife with hip-hop talent like Bavu Blakes, Blaqstarr, Sage Francis and Killer Mike.
Read my review of Arts the Beatdoctor’s EP Progressions here. You can also visit Arts the Beatdoctor and In Stereo on MySpace.
Image Courtesy SXSW

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After the one two punch of New Years and Free Week, things have returned to normal for Austin music. High quality local music and roadshows abound this week.
My local highlights this week include the Pop Americana stylings of Tiny Tin Hearts and INsite Night at Stubb’s featuring Driver F, Zlam Dunk, Spin Alley and Downsiid. Yo Majesty and Floetry spice things up at Mohawk for this week’s best roadshow. Full recommendations below for your inspection.
Monday 1/12
Tiny Tin Hearts @ Momo’s
A truly unique pop Americana experience you aren’t likely to find elsewhere.
Wednesday 1/14
Electric Touch and The Boxing Lesson @ Emo’s
I’ve recommended …read more

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…And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead have announced additions to the tour schedule I previously told you about last month.
The band has scheduled more North American dates in March, after which they will depart for their UK tour. I’m also gonna go ahead and start the rumor that we will perhaps have a Trail of Dead appearance at SXSW, as this schedule would totally allow for it.
Full tour itinerary is below for your perusal, as well as a video for Trail of Dead’s song Another Morning Stoner.

Feb 19th – …read more

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