Austin Sound Check

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

Comments Off

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 see two homegrown ACL performers at a much cheaper ticket price.
For more information, including ticketing, visit the official Keep Austin Weird website. Full lineup is below.
8:30 PM – Alejandro Escovedo
7:15 PM – What Made Milwaukee Famous
6:15 PM – Black Joe Lewis and The Honey Bears
5:00 PM …read more

Comments Off