Austin Sound Check

It’s another fabulous week in Austin and we’ve got an equally fabulous lineup of shows in town this week.
Local highlights include Ume and The Calm Blue Sea, while roadshows from Electric 6 as well as The Starlight Mints and Evangelicals keep things fresh. I’ll be out at The Starlight Mints/ Evangelicals show this week. Who are you planning to go see?
Tuesday, April 14
Betaplayer @ Mohawk
If you like hip-hop, turn off the radio and tune into the progressive underground movement. Betaplayer and other progressive hip-hop acts like them are moving beyond the 90’s gangsta rap stereotype and furthering the rap artform.
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As you can tell by the headline, this is an incredible week for Austin’s finest local talent.  Every genre from Southern Rock to Electro to Hip-Hop is represented. Go on, get you some!
Tuesday 11/11
Matisyahu @ Stubb’s
The album that launched his career was recorded at Stubb’s. Maybe you’ll get lucky and hear new material from the new album rumored out in 2009.
Thursday 11/13
Electric 6, Local H and Lions @ Emo’s
A great lineup from start to finish, rounded out by one of the most exciting pure rock bands to come out of Austin in a while.
Bavu Blakes @ Mohawk
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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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