The Mayor’s Task Force on Live Music in Austin released a draft of a report that will be presented to the City Council on November 20th. Among the recommendations made in the report:
Creation of a city level Music Department
Redefinition of live music districts and venues
Better communication within Austin’s live music industry
Require venues to use city-qualified […]
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What a weekend… whew! But I’m sure you’re all tired of hearing about ACL. If you didn’t go this weekend and are actually feeling like getting out to see music, I’ve got this week’s show recommendations below, totally ACL-free and with a healthy dose of the heavy stuff.
Monday 9/29
Cut Copy & The Presets @ Emo’s
Electro […]
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Warm up for ACL weekend tonight at Lovejoy’s with Tribella. The all-female power pop/new wave trio has some exciting shows on the horizon, including a Houston gig with Girl in a Coma and a spot opening for Sarah Bettens (ex-K’s Choice) at Momo’s.
If you didn’t catch Tribella on the air with Dudley & Bob on […]
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The Lemurs posted new live video today from their September 6th CD release party at Mohawk. The video below is for the single Yours, Mine, Ours from The Lemurs new album Million Little Bits.
Joining The Lemurs on stage are Cari Palazzolo and Christine Aprile from Belaire and Deidre Gott of The Great Nostalgic.
Video below for […]
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I have nothing but respect for Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters. Dave’s accomplishments in Nirvana and Foo Fighters in the 90’s were groundbreaking. But in this decade, they’ve become overplayed and overexposed. The Foo Fighters are the least exciting band on the 2008 ACL lineup.
The Foo Fighters in the 90’s were fresh, they were […]
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If this week’s recommendations seem a bit short, they are. I don’t have to tell you that in music it is quality over quantity. Just take a look at what Austin’s got to offer this week.
Wednesday 9/10
Iron Age @ Red 7
Definitely not for the faint of heart, Iron Age does metal proud. Try The Way […]
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Punk fans rejoice, Riverboat Gamblers will be playing Emo’s on Sept. 18th. The Night Marchers show was previously announced with an unnamed special guest. Tickets are $12 on Emo’s TicketWeb.
Riverboat Gamblers are playing the final night of a two-night stand with Toadies tonight at Stubb’s. The band’s new album was recently recorded in L.A. and […]
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University of Texas students have long been the life-blood of the Austin music scene. It’s no surprise then, that the return of the students (classes begin this week) has brought the best in local talent to the stage. Everything from psych/space rock to hardcore punk to electro, rockabilly, punk-hop, swampgrass, and new wave is on […]
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By now, I’m sure you’ve downloaded your copy of Austin Sound Check’s Feedback Vol 1. (hint, hint) The Boxing Lesson’s Dark Side of the Moog is the first track on Feedback, and for good reason.
This trio’s brand of modern psych rock is infectious. Ethereal, fuzzy guitars, pleading vocals and tasty electro elements all combine into […]
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Last week, we told you about the lineup for this year’s Bat Fest, which features Flobots, Ludo, Cruiserweight and Carolyn Wonderland among many others.
Now, it seems Bat Fest may not happen at all. News 8 and the Statesman are reporting that Batfest organizers, Roadway Productions, have hit a major stumbling block. The city will agree […]
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