Austin Sound Check

We’re entering what most touring bands consider the “off season”. That is to say, you’d have to be insane to want to drive a tour van / bus / trailer through most of the U.S. in the winter months. It’s also one of the best times to live in Austin, because the music isn’t going away, the touring bands are just sticking a little closer to home.
Check out this week’s recommendations below. They run the gamut again, featuring everything from neo-soul and hip-hop to hardcore punk and instrumental rock.
Monday 12/8
Dan Dyer @ Momo’s
I’ll make this one simple for you. Stevie …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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Lions have posted the first in a series of video tour diaries. The Austin natives have experienced increasing success after their song Metal Heavy Lady appeared on Guitar Hero III. Following that up with national tours supporting Local H and Toadies, Lions are poised for bigger and better things.
Lions latest album No Generation is scheduled for re-release on October 28. Austin Soundcheck will be bringing you a review of No Generation in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.
Lions Tour Diary #1 is below for your viewing pleasure. Check out the awesome live footage from Lions opening for Toadies at Stubb’s. …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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This week, Austin’s very finest in homegrown indie, goth, metal, psychedelic, nerd rock, jungle rock, americana and ska is ripe for the picking. Our indie music scene is alive and well and proudly boasts something for fans of all genres.
I know gas is getting expensive, so if you’re a Shearwater fan, save a few bucks and enter to win our ticket giveaway here. Our friends at Covert Curiosity and Ultra8201 are also giving away tickets. So now you have no excuse… free tickets. Go downtown and see a show. Austin’s got its best on display this week.
Tuesday 5/27

Outlaw Nation …read more

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