Austin Sound Check

Uh Huh Her, the electro pop duo comprised of Camila Grey and L-Word phenom Leisha Hailey, has announced an 18-date North American tour beginning in October. The tour will stop in Austin on October 20th at The Parish before heading to the Northern US and Canada.
Tickets are going for $15 and are available through Frontgate Tickets.
Uh Huh Her’s debut full length, Common Reaction, dropped last week and charted at #9 on Billboard’s Heatseekers. The video for lead single Not A Love Song and full tour intinerary are below for your viewing pleasure.

October 2008
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Yes, it’s really free. All you have to do is RSVP here. Houston’s legendary Bun B will be performing with Orgone. DJ Ayres will also be performing. Show starts at 9:30pm and is limited to 21+ only. See you there!

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We’re still giving away a pair of tickets to see Devin The Dude at The Parish on Friday, August 1. Comment on the original blog here to enter for your chance to win.
The giveaway will close on Wednesday, July 30th at midnight. The winner will be chosen and notified on Thursday, July 31st. Happy commenting and good luck!

Image Courtesy Live in ATX Productions

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Sounds too good to be true, right? All you have to do for your chance at the tickets is visit this page and follow the instructions to embed their new Do512 calendar widget on your MySpace, Facebook, blog or any other web presence you have
The tickets are for the winner + 1 guest of their choice to any and every show they’d like to see at Emo’s, Antone’s, The Parish, Flamingo Cantina, Beerland, Beauty Bar & Threadgills.
Sounds like a pretty sweet deal. The contest ends July 31st. For more info visit Do512.

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We still have two ticket giveaways open. All you have to do is comment on the original blogs for your chance to win.
You can win two tickets to Sarah Bettens‘ (ex-K’s Choice) at Momo’s on Friday, July 25 by commenting here. If rap is more your style, comment here to win a pair of tickets to Devin The Dude’s August 1st performance at the Parish.
Happy commenting and good luck!
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“Rap’s best kept secret”, Devin The Dude will be playing The Parish on August 1st, along with a host of other artists. Because we don’t believe in keeping good music a secret, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to the show.
Devin The Dude is a Houston-based rapper with a long career that has included collaborations with Andre 3000 (Outkast), Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, UGK and The Roots. His latest album, Smoke Sessions Vol. 1, was released back in April and is on store shelves and iTunes now.
There will be lots of local hip-hop on the menu on August …read more

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Update on the previously announced ticket giveaway to see Shearwater at The Parish on 5/29:
If you haven’t entered to win, comment on my previous post for your chance at a pair of tickets.
Also be sure to visit another great Austin music blog, Covert Curiosity, where they are giving away tickets to the 5/29 show as well. Double your chances. Your Austin music bloggers love you!

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Friday night at The Parish, locals Full Service and Grimy Styles take the stage for what promises to be a great night for fans of rock, reggae and dub. Doors are at 9pm, with Full Service on first, followed by Grimy Styles headlining the night.
Full Service is gearing up for a Gulf Coast/East Coast tour this summer, so be sure to catch them before The White Whale sets sail to “takeover” the 311 / Snoop Dogg tour. Visit Full Service’s website for more information on this unique tour.

Image Courtesy Full Service Blog 

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Shearwater will take the stage at The Parish on May 29th for a very special performance. They will be performing their new album, Rook, in it’s entirety along with a string quartet, woodwinds, trumpets and a harpist. Shearwater recently performed a similar show in NYC to rave reviews.
Rook drops on June 3 via Matador Records, but a limited edition 7″ pressing of Rook will be available at The Parish on May 29. This 7″ will feature The Rainbow, a previously unreleased Talk Talk cover not available on the on the CD/LP coming out June 3. Be sure and stay tuned …read more

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