Austin Sound Check

Though they’re no stranger to SXSW, Memphis band Jump Back Jake will be performing at their first official SXSW showcase this year. Founded by Williamsburg refugee, Jake Rabinach, Jump Back Jake performs a solid mix of rock and soul that is evidently catching a few ears.
Read on after the jump for my Q & A with Jake Rabinach. You can see Jump Back Jake’s SXSW performance at Mother Egan’s on Friday March 20th at 7pm. Visit Jump Back Jake’s SXSW page for a free download of their song The Flood from the new album Brooklyn Hustle / Memphis Muscle.

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McCarren Park Pool Parties have become THE event to attend in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, NY. The unique outdoor concerts are the signature event of Brooklyn-based promoter JellyNYC.
M.I.A., Death Cab for Cutie, Gogol Bordello, The Breeders, Aesop Rock and Sonic Youth are all scheduled to play there this summer. Austin music fans, there’s no need to plan a roadtrip to Williamburg just yet.
JellyNYC has announced plans to bring a regular concert series like the McCarren Park Pool Parties to Austin. JellyNYC’s website touts their goal as, “building one of a kind experiences and memories for our clients and audiences.” …read more

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