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Austin Sound Check

August 4th, 2008

This Week in Austin | In This Moment, Titus Andronicus & Valient Thorr

This week there’s plenty of good music to be had, including local highlights Gobi, American Graveyard, and Til We’re Blue or Destroy. On the roadshow tip, look out for In This Moment & Devildriver and Valient Thorr, both at Red 7.
I’ll be out and about this week in the clubs, so stop in at a […]

By Ana Wolken -- 4 comments

August 1st, 2008

ME TV receives Three Telly Awards

 

ME TV, Austin’s 24 hour music entertainment channel, has received three bronze Telly awards for ME Live! from Austin. The Telly Awards are in the live event category for in-studio performances featuring Alpha Rev, Band of Heathens and Hanson’s The Walk Tour.
The Telly Awards have been honoring the best in local, regional and cable TV […]

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July 31st, 2008

Electric Touch | Debut Album, Playing ACL, Tour with The Fratellis

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 […]

By Ana Wolken -- 2 comments

July 30th, 2008

Austin Sound Check on MySpace, Twitter and Imeem

If you’re into the social media thing, look no further. Austin Sound Check is here to help! Click below to visit us on MySpace, Twitter and Imeem.

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July 30th, 2008

Batfest Lineup Announced | Flobots, Ludo, Cruiserweight & More

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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July 30th, 2008

Free Lions Show this Saturday

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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July 29th, 2008

Road Trip | Austin Music Dominates South Padre International Music Fest

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, […]

By Ana Wolken -- 0 comments

July 28th, 2008

Fun Fun Fun Fest Lineup Leaks

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 […]

By Ana Wolken -- 1 comment

July 28th, 2008

This Week in Austin | Girl in a Coma, Full Service, The Secret Machines & More

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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July 25th, 2008

ACL Festival 3-Day Passes Sold Out

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 […]

By Ana Wolken -- 1 comment