Austin Sound Check

Transplanted Austin punk rockers Riverboat Gamblers have announced North American tour dates, including several SXSW shows and dates with Rise Against and Rancid.
The tour is in support of Riverboat Gamblers’ newest release Underneath The Owl, due out March 10th on Volcom. On March 10th, the band will celebrate the release with a special in-store performance at Waterloo Records in Austin.
Starting in June, the Gamblers will join the highly anticipated Rise Against / Rancid tour for a trek to the Midwest and Canada. Below is the full tour itinerary for your perusal.
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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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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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Chicago hardcore favorites Rise Against have announced fall tour dates, including a stop at Austin Music Hall on October 26th.
Recently featured on Guitar Hero 3 as well as various other video games TV shows, and DVDs, Rise Against is a prime example of how bands are succeeding in the changing music industry. Rise Against is also fiercely devoted to liberal politics and PETA, endorsing their own line of vegan Vans in 2007.
Ticketing info for the Austin Music Hall show has not been announced yet. When they are available you can purchase yours on Austin Music Hall’s website. Rise Against’s complete …read more

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