Austin Sound Check

Want to be a part of SXSW but don’t have the bucks to shell out for a wristband/badge? You’re in luck, the free Auditorium Shores concert series continues at SXSW 2009.
Featuring Cold War Kids, M. Ward, Explosions in the Sky and Bob Schneider, as well as a Saturday dayshow for the kids, the free concert series benefits Latinas Unidas Por El Arte (LUPE Arte). Check out the great free line-up listed below and help a beneficial non-profit at the same time.
Thursday, March 19
5:00 pm Gates open
TBD Cold War Kids
TBD M Ward
Friday March 20
5:00 pm Gates open
6:00 pm Bob Schneider
7:00 pm …read more

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Austin is abuzz this week with good local talent and formidable roadshows alike. It’s the end of an era with the closing of The Backyard’s original location, but there’s a couple epic shows lined up at the venue which promise that The Backyard will go out with a bang.
Check out Uh Huh Her, Dredg and Rise Against, amongst many other talented touring artists pulling into town. This week is jam packed with good music ripe for the picking. Full recommendations below for your perusal.
Monday 10/20
Girl Talk @ Emo’s (outside, SOLD OUT)
The King of the Mashup, Girl Talk promises a dance …read more

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Start checking calendars and concert budgets! There’s a ton of excellent roadshows coming to town in October and November. Check out the list below, along with the video for Murs’ Better Than the Best.

October
4 – Clutch & The Sword @ Stubb’s [Tickets]
8 – Presidents of the United States of America @ Stubb’s [Tickets]
9 – Jonezetta & Shiny Toy Guns @ The Parish [Tickets]
10 – Citizen Cope @ Hogg Auditorium [Tickets]
12 – The Roots & Gym Class Heroes @ The Backyard [Tickets]
13 – Ryan Adams @ Paramount Theatre [Tickets]
15 – Phantom Planet @ Emo’s [Tickets]
16 – Opeth & High on Fire …read more

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