Austin Town Hall

Personally, the new Dr. Dog really has me on edge.  Sure, they’re not necessarily indie darlings anymore, but I’m really looking forward to the release of Shame, Shame, which hits stores April 6th.  Here’s another new track off their latest effort.  You can welcome the boys to Austin in May @ Emos as they come our way to support their new album, that’s if you don’t catch them at SXSW.

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Download: Dr. Dog – Stranger [MP3]

The last time we caught Dawes, they were winning over the audience opening up for Delta Spirit.  Now they’re headlining their own set up at Emos this weekend, bringing you their blend of Americana and California-tinged bluegrass.  Luckily, the openers aren’t too shabby either; Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons have the middle slot, and Jason Boesel opens.  You’ll know Jason from his role in Rilo Kiley and his work on various Bright Eyes records.  See you Saturday night!

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Download: Jason Boesel – Hand of God [MP3]

Emo’s is the place to be on your Wednesday night of music in Austin with another set by Hotlanta band Manchester Orchestra.  Be prepared for 3 openers prior to the headliners with music from The Features, Chris Staples, and O’Brother.  That lineup is definitely worth the ticket price.

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Download: Manchester Orchestra – I’ve Got Friends [MP3]

What’s that ya say?  SXSW is almost upon us?  Get the F*** out!  With our fancy little music festival we call SXSW coming up in March, I wanted to take a quick look at some of the bands I just gotta see during the upcoming week.  Now obviously I had to stick to a few strict rules here.  For starters, the band has to be one I haven’t seen before.  Two, it has to actually be possible to see the band (sorry STP & Band of Horses).  Three, the band needs to be fairly new with high praises coming from us and others.  I’d say that about does it.  These are bands on the verge of breaking it big in the national scene.  Will they have what it takes to impress me and the snobby Austin music scene with their live shows?  Only time will tell…  Follow the jump for my full list of bands I’ll be waiting in line to see during SXSW.
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Lafayette, LA finest Givers are making their way to Emo’s Austin on Friday night.  The up and coming pop hit makers will be joined on the stage by Caddywhompus and local rockers Whitman.  This is definitely worth the cheap ticket price.

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Download: Givers – Up, Up, Up [MP3]

Emo’s has got to be the place to be on Saturday night with a set by Swedish rock band Soundtrack of Our Lives.  Openers on the outside stage are Nico Vega and My Education.  Also, be sure to check out the inside stage as up and coming locals TV Torso, Corto Maltese, and Jesse Woods will all be joining in the fun.

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Download: The Soundtrack of Our Lives – Flipside [MP3]

One of the best kept secrets of hip-hop, RJD2, is making his way back to Austin on Saturday night.  The groundbreaking DJ/artist is bringing with him Kenan Bell & Happy Chichester to open things up.  If you think this is just a guy with a turntable, you’d be wrong wrong wrong.  Latest single “Games You Can Win” is found below.

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Download: RJD2 – Games You Can Win [MP3]

Alec Ounsworth, former lead singer of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and his new band Flashy Python is coming to Emo’s on Friday night.  Ounsworth will be joined on the stage by our very own Michael Kingcaid of What Made Wilwaukee Famous.  Word is the former CYHSY lead singer will perform his own solo material as well as songs from his new band Flashy Python.

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Download: Flashy Python – Cattle’s New Clothes [MP3]