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Austin A2W: Golden Bear

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goldenbearAustin band Golden Bear are a band that don’t really fit in with the rest of our Austin artist to watch bands since they’ve been around the scene for a while and aren’t exactly new to this game.  Even though they are moving into more of a veteran status around town, we do feel like these guys are still not getting the respect they deserve.  Well maybe respect from hardcore music fans (and crazy bloggers) but not from the casual listener.  To know Golden Bear, you must know that they began back in 2003, and after doing many years of local touring, released their debut self-titled LP in 2006.  Shortly afterward in 2007, the band dropped their sophomore effort To the Farthest Star on our ears.  Moving forward to 2009 has seen a few personnel changes with the band and a brand new EP Everest.  That’s the brief summary of the band anyway. Below you’ll find a couple Golden Bear tracks from their latest EP which you should totally purchase if you’ve got the cash.  Right away you’ll notice the heavy garage rock sounding guitar riffs that mix in nicely with some slick pop sounding drums.  I’d hate to write them off as just straight pop music, but their tunes are extremely easy to enjoy even for the casual music fan.  Their track “Night Lights” will also probably go down as one of our favorite local jams of the year.  We hope you enjoy.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/goldenbear-nightlights.mp3]

Download: Golden Bear – Night Lights [MP3]

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/03-Future-Blues-1.mp3]

Download: Golden Bear – Future Blues [MP3]

Gossip @ Emos (10/29)

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Date 10/29/09
Location Emos
Doors 9pm
Tickets $16 from Ticketweb

If you have yet to experience the madness that is a Beth Ditto live show, it’s about time you do so.  You won’t regret it.  Lucky for you, Beth and her indie band Gossip are playing at Emo’s on Thursday so now’s your chance to catch the leading lady in all her glory.  Locals Many Birthdays are set to open.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/goss.mp3]

Download: Gossip – Four Letter Word [MP3]

Halloween Bash @ Mohawk (10/28)

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Date 10/28/09
Location Mohawk
Doors 8pm
Tickets $10 from Frontgate

Who ever said you can’t celebrate Halloween early?  The fine folks at Cherry Peel and Flip Scene think you can and that’s exactly what they’ll be doing at Mohawk on Wednesday night.  You can expect music from Black and White Years, Bright Light Social Hour, Learning Secrets DJs, Markus with a K, L.A.X, and Neiliyo.  Also make sure you wear a costume so you’ll be a part of the costume contest with some sick prizes.  A lot more info can be found on that sweet flier or over on do512.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/the_black_and_white_years-power_to_change.mp3]

Download: The Black and White Years – Power to Change [MP3]

First Track From Them Crooked Vultures

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tcv1At this point you may have seen/listened to the youtube video with the first single from supergroup Them Crooked Vultures that hit the net yesterday.  You people know ATH is digging it so here’s an MP3 of that track for your downloading pleasure.  It’s pretty loud and straight up rock n roll.  The self-titled debut album from the band will be available Nov 17th.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/New-Fang.mp3]

Download: Them Crooked Vultures – New Fang [MP3]

Dirty Projectors @ Antones (10/26)

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Date 10/26/09
Location Antones
Doors 8pm
Tickets $20 from Frontgate

After a superb set at ACL, Dirty Projectors are returning to Austin on Monday night for a show at Antones.  Up and coming band Givers will be on hand to provide opening support.  If you missed this show during your time at ACL, trust us in saying that you won’t want to miss out on this one.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dirtyprojectors_stillnessisthemove.mp3]

Download: Dirty Projectors – Stillness is the Move [MP3]

New Music From Sad Accordions

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sadLocal bands have been dropping new music our way left and right as of late and Sad Accordions decided to get in on the fun.  We’ve really been enjoying this new track from the locals called “Sacrificial Chumpsucker Diatribe” and we wanted to share it with you.  It’s the first new material from the band in over 4 years and it doesn’t disappoint.  Enjoy.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/01-Sacrificial-Chumpsucker-Diatribe.mp3]

Download: Sad Accordions – Sacrificial Chumpsucker Diatribe [MP3]

Art Brut @ Mohawk (10/25)

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Date 10/25/09
Location Mohawk
Doors 7pm
Tickets $12 from Frontgate

If you didn’t have enough fun over the weekend, mosey on down to Mohawk on Sunday night for a set by UK hit makers Art Brut.  Opening support for this one will be provided by Princeton.  Also take some time to check out our review of the band’s most recent effort Art Brut vs. Satan.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Art-Brut-Nag-Nag-Nag-Nag.mp3]

Download: Art Brut – Nag Nag Nag Nag [MP3]

Built To Spill @ Stubbs (10/24)

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Date 10/24
Location Stubbs
Doors 7pm
Tickets $25 from Frontgate

The great pioneers of indie rock Built to Spill are making a return to Austin at Stubbs on Saturday night.  Fellow groundbreaking artist Dinosaur Jr. along with Lou Barlow, and Disco Doom will also be on hand to make this one of those can’t miss nights.  Built to Spill are currently touring in support of their brand new record There is No Enemy which we reviewed recently.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Built-to-Spill-Hindsight.mp3]

Download: Built to Spill – Hindsight [MP3]

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