Reggae / hip-hop phenom Matisyahu toured through Austin on November 11th. Austin Sound Check caught up with Matisyahu and asked him a few questions. Read on after the jump to find out why Matisyahu recorded his breakout album Live at Stubb’s in Austin, what it was like working with Sly & Robbie on his new album and how Matisyahu feels about the election of Barack Obama.
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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Matisyahu rose to fame with his 2005 album Live At Stubb’s. Yes, as in downtown Austin on Red River, Stubb’s. It is fitting that Matisyahu has continued to show love to our fair city, and returned here on subsequent tours.
Matisyahu will be back at Stubb’s on Tuesday, November 11th, touring in support of his latest release Shattered. Future Rock and Heavy Pets will open the show. Austin Sound Check has a pair of tickets to giveaway for one lucky reader and a guest.
All you have to do is leave a comment about why you love Matisyahu and his speciality blend …read more
Matisyahu is hitting the road again this fall in support of his new EP Shattered, which will be on shelves October 21st. We’ve got an exclusive download of the first single, Smash Lies, totally free. Click here to download your copy.
I think the single is decent, but I’m not a fan of vocorders. Do you like Smash Lies?
For more information and tickets on Matisyahu’s upcoming date at Stubb’s, visit the Stubb’s website.
Image & MP3 Courtesy Sneak Attack Media
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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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