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Austin’s finest …And You Will Know us by Trail of Dead are playing a sure to be rowdy Waterloo in-store on Tuesday. Things are set to kick off around 5pm with all the free beer you can drink. The show coincides with the release of the band’s latest LP Century of Self, which we reviewed yesterday. If you’d like to know more about the band, check out a recent interview we did with the guys during Fun Fest.
To start off the week, Austin will be visited by Broken Spindles. The man behind the band is Joel Peteresen, better known for his participation in The Faint. Opening acts will be Loxsly and New Roman Times. The show kicks off at 8 PM at The Mohawk. Tickets are $8 at the door.
Download: Broken Spindles – Beatdown Break Up (Casettes Won’t Listen Remix) [MP3]
Our favorite resident DJ man Car Stereo(Wars) is bringing down the house with a special Valentine’s Day show at The Beauty Bar this Saturday night. Doors for the dance party open up at 9pm. Forget your silk panty rose and take your girl to the dance party!
Download: Car Stereo(Wars) – Ghostface Observatory [MP3]
This Friday, Golden Bear will be releasing their newest EP, Everest, at Club Deville. Not only will the locals be treated to the great tunes of Golden Bear, but they will also get to witness one of our favorite acts, as The Great Nostalgic will also be opening the evening’s festivities. Rumor has it that Pink Nasty will be on hand to play a set as well. Show begins around 9, so get there and have fun.
Download: Golden Bear – All the Stars [MP3]
One of our favorite up and coming bands, Annuals, are making a stop in our little town at The Parish on Friday night. The band will be joined by other artists Jessica Lea Mayfield and What Laura Says. Tickets for the show can be had for $12 with doors opening at 8pm.
Download: Annuals – Carry Around [MP3]
We here at Austin Town Hall try to get a show together once in a blue moon, and now felt like the right time to get things going again. This time around we’ve brought Opposite Day, Whitman, and Frantic Clam to Hole in the Wall this Friday night for a sure to be killer set. The show will only run you $2, so put down that Friday the 13th box set and get your live music on. If we don’t see you there, we’ll do to you what Jason did to Kevin Bacon…
Download: Frantic Clam – Fort Worthless [MP3]
The always incredible Andrew Bird is passing through our town this week and you’ve got two chances to see him. The first comes at a Waterloo instore on Wednesday which should start at 5pm with free keg beer. Get to the instore early as it’s sure to be a popular one. The very next day, Andrew will be playing an intimate set at The Paramount Theatre downtown with music starting at 9pm. That show is sold out, so check yourself some craigslist to find tickets.
Download: Andrew Bird – Oh No [MP3]
Now that we have sufficiently hyped up The Appleseed Cast’s latest release Sagarmatha, it’s time for the boys to play a show in our little town. You can catch the band at Mohawk this Saturday evening along with True Widow and Austin locals The Calm Blue Sea. Tickets are running at $10 with doors set to open at 8pm. Don’t miss your chance to see this incredibly underrated band in the live setting.
Download: Appleseed Cast – Forever Longing the Golden Sunsets [MP3]
Famous Centro-matic front man Will Johnson is making another solo stop in Austin at the Mohawk on Thursday night. Tickets for the show can be bought now for $8. Music is set to start around 10pm with a set by Cory Branan followed by The Monahans. If you want to get an idea of what goes on in Will’s head, check out a recent interview we posted with him during Fun Fun Fun Fest.
Download: Centro-matic – Flashed and Cables [MP3]
Waterloo Records is getting back in the game with an in-store by Ben Kweller today. As always, things will get started around 5pm and free keg beer will be provided if you make it out early. Mr. Kweller is currently emabarking on a massive tour in support of his new country sounding album Changing Horses which we just reviewed today.
