Austin Sound Check

November 10th, 2008

This Week in Austin | Lions, Bavu Blakes, Ghostland Observatory & Grady

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 […]

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September 19th, 2008

On The Road With Lions

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 […]

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September 12th, 2008

Tours Coming Soon | Cold War Kids, Opeth, Matisyahu, Murs & More

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 […]

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May 26th, 2008

This Week in Austin | Lots of Local Love

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 […]

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