Austin Sound Check

The week after SXSW is typically pretty slow for live music. Despite that generality, there are still a few incredible shows this week that are worth your time if you skipped SXSW. Or perhaps your a hardcore music fan that just didn’t get enough. Either way, Austin music never quits and is here to support your live listening needs.
Thursday, March 26th
Grady @ Continental Club
Down and dirty, rockabilly tinted rock that never disappoints.
Friday, March 27th
T-Bird and the Breaks @ Mohawk
Austin’s hottest up and coming R&B soul rockers that come highly recommended from critics across many genres.
Saturday, March 28th
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Texas Rockfest has announced additions to their previously announced lineup. Highlights of the additions include locals Built By Snow, Grady and Sounds Under Radio amongst many others.
The festival runs concurrently with SXSW from March 18-21 in various venues and several outdoor stages in downtown Austin. As always, Texas Rockfest is free, with no badge or wristband required for entry. You can get more details on when and where each of these bands will be playing on the Texas Rockfest website.
View the full list of additions after the jump and read my previous post for the list of the artists already …read more

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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
Austin is not known …read more

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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 between Girl in a Coma and Full Service.
Full recommendations and video for Girl in a Coma’s Say are below for your viewing pleasure.

Tuesday 7/29

Carolyn Wonderland @ Antone’s
Southpaw Jones (CD Release) @ Cactus Cafe (free, 8:30pm)

Wednesday 7/30

American Graveyard @ Antone’s
Dan Dyer @ …read more

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There’s a little something for everyone this week, but be sure to check out our Aimee Mann / David Ford ticket giveaway. It’s going to be a great show and one of you lucky readers (plus a guest!) will get to enjoy it free courtesy of Austin Sound Check.
I’m also pretty pumped about Saturday’s Grady show at Red Eyed Fly. If you haven’t seen Grady or his double necked guitar, go down to Red River on Saturday and check it out. You’ll thank me later.
Monday 6/16

Rilo Kiley, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down @ Stubb’s

Tuesday 6/17

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Austin is back in the swing of things, as the post-SXSW hangover has worn off. Gobi & Firekills are both excellent if you are looking for some weeknight entertainment. Also notable are the Krum Bums and Grady shows on Saturday night, both of whom showcased at SXSW this year. Matson Belle (pictured at right) is also a fantastic show, though I can’t personally vouch for their acoustic set.
Tuesday 3/25
Gobi @ Beauty Bar
Wednesday 3/26
Firekills & Goodnight Goddess @ Red Eyed Fly
Thursday 3/27
The Hold Steady @ Emo’s (outside)
Black Joe Lewis @ Emo’s (inside)
The War Against Sleep @ Emo’s Lounge
Friday 3/28
The Rite …read more

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SXSW is a truly amazing time to live in Austin. Bands from across the nation and the globe converge on our fair city and make it THE place to be in mid-March. I’ve got a list of 50 or so bands that I’m planning on seeing during the festival, a good number of whom are Austin-based musicians chosen for a SXSW showcase. Here’s a sampling of some of the best Austin has to offer at SXSW on Wednesday 3/12.
Car Stereo (Wars)
Car Stereo (Wars) is the brainchild of Christopher Rose, local filmmaker and former member of Austin favorite Clap! Clap!. Since …read more

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