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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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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DJ Greg Gillis (aka Girl Talk) is slated to play Emo’s on Monday, October 20, along with Heart of Darknesses and Grand Buffet. The show is completely sold out and Austin Soundcheck has one ticket to giveaway to a lucky reader.
All you have to do to win is leave a comment here, telling me why you think you should get the ticket. The winner will be chosen and notified on Sunday 10/19.
Congratulations to reader Ian, who won the Girl Talk ticket with his custom LOLcat. Thanks to everyone who entered. Keep reading Austin Soundcheck for more giveaways and all the …read more

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The weather in Austin is finally cooling down and it’s going to be a great weekend to be out and about enjoying Austin’s finest music. One must-see show is Car Stereo (Wars) set at Beauty Bar on Saturday 9/20.
If you’re a fan of Girl Talk, CS(W) is for you.  However, CS(W) is the superior mixer in my opinion. Greg Gillis hasn’t mashed Ghostface Killer and Ghostland Observatory.
For more information: Car Stereo (Wars) // Beauty Bar

Image Courtesy Car Stereo (Wars)

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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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Girl Talk announced tourdates in support of Feed The Animals, including dates through the summer and into November. Girl Talk will be stopping at Emo’s in Austin on 10/20, but ticketing details have yet to be announced. Stay tuned for information as it becomes available.
Fan video for Bounce That are below for your viewing pleasure. Full tour schedule after the jump (it’s a long one!)

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