Austin Sound Check

The Austin City Limits Festival announced it’s 2009 lineup, which includes all the acts we’d previously leaked, as well as many more.
Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Beastie Boys, Kings of Leon, Thievery Corporation, John Legend, Ghostland Observatory, Sonic Youth, Mos Def and The B-52s are all confirmed from the lineup, just as our source confirmed.
Other highlights include Ben Harper and Relentless7, Jack White’s new project Dead Weather, Toadies, Flogging Molly, Citizen Cope, The Decemberists, Coheed & Cambria, Girl Talk, The Airborne Toxic Event, Clutch, The Scabs, K’naan, The Knux, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Daniel Johnston, and School of …read more

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I’m enjoying a Monday off, but the music never stops. A quick Vacation-mode list of recommendations for you this week that are typically fabulous Austin fare.
Wednesday 2/25
Built By Snow @ Emo’s [inside]
Simply put, BBS is well-crafted geek rock for the masses.
Girl in a Coma, Piñata Protest and Este Vato @ Mohawk [RSVP for free entry]
A free GIAC show? Say no more. Sponsored by MySpace Latino and our friends at SaucidoSlant.
Thursday 2/26
ATX Elle Acoustique w/ Amanda Lepre & Kimberly Freeman @ Emo’s
A benefit for Equality Texas featuring some of the best local singer-songwriters.
Friday 2/27
Cruiserweight and Schatzi @ Emo’s [outside]
Two Austin veteran …read more

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