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Local Austin boys Ideal Soul Mart have been gaining some positive attention around town with some jam packed shows at several local venues. We here at ATH have taken notice of the band’s efforts and thought they’d be a great choice for this weeks artist to watch feature. Follow the jump for more info on this up and coming band.
I’ve been giving some heavy rotation to Hallelujah the Hills lately, and like most smart bands, they have some free music you can check out. Start you trek into their discography with a free EP from last year called Prepare to Qualify which you can download for free. After that, have a listen to this new jam “Classic Tapes” which will appear on upcoming album Colonial Drones out September 22nd on Misra Records.
Download: Hallelujah The Hills – Classic Tapes [MP3]
It’s been right at 3 years since we’ve gotten a proper LP from Chicago outfit Califone and I can honestly say I’ve missed them. Isn’t that sweet? But alas, the band is back and ready to drop a new album our way October 6th called All My Friends Are Funeral Singers. Here’s a first glimpse of that Dead Oceans release, “Funeral Singers”. Welcome back to the game boys.
Download: Califone – Funeral Singers [MP3]
We love the man known as King Khan and we get amped up when he makes new music with The Shrines or with The BBQ show. This new jam comes from the BBQ show and will appear on upcoming album Invisible Girl out November 3rd on In the Red Records. Do these guys put out bad music?
Download: King Khan & BBQ Show – Invisible Girl [MP3]
| Date | 9/2/09 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | $12 @ Door |
We really dig that new Fruit Bats record so we are of course excited for their stop in town Wednesday night at Mohawk. Fellow Sub Pop and ATH fave Death Vessel will provide main support with locals The Low Lows starting things off. Best show of the week? Damn this song is really good…
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/fruitbats-myunusualfriend.mp3]Download: Fruit Bats – My Unusual Friend [MP3]
| Date | 9/1/09 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | $10 @ door |
San Francisco band Sleepy Sun have made their way to Austin and are getting down at Mohawk on Tuesday night. Opening support will be provided by Headdress, The Delta Mirrors, and our fellow local rockers Ringo Deathstarr. Should be a fun way to start your week off right.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/01_Snow_Goddess.mp3]Download: Sleepy Sun – Snow Goddess [MP3]
| Date | 8/29/09 |
|---|---|
| Location | Hole in the Wall |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | Free – $7 @ Door |
Hole in the Wall is the place to be on Saturday if you want to check out the best and brightest of up and coming local artists! The lineup is just straight nasty and highlights include ATH favorites Quiet Company, Frantic Clam, Deathray Davies, DJ Mel and a whole butt load of others that won’t all fit in this small space. Ticket prices vary throughout the day so here’s the lowdown on that:
Free from 2-7
$3 from 7-10
$7 from 10-2am
So I say post up at 2, don’t leave, and never pay an entrance fee. Check out do512 or that fancy poster for full lineup info. Why not make back to school more like happy time?
Last month we dropped a new A.A. Bondy track on you and now that the release date for his new album draws nearer, we have another incredible new song for you to check out. This one is called “I Can See the Pines are Dancing” and will also appear on upcoming album When the Devil’s Loose due out September 1st on Fat Possum Records. Also don’t forget that Mr. Bondy will be dropping by Austin on November 13th in support of Elvis Perkins at the Parish.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/06-I-Can-See-the-Pines-are-Dancing.mp3]Download: A.A. Bondy – I Can See the Pines are Dancing [MP3]
| Date | 8/28 & 8/29 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | $15 |
Shine thine axe and prepare for two nights of face melting metal the likes have never before been seen when The Sword make their triumphant return to Austin this weekend. Both shows are at Mohawk and are on Friday and Saturday. Friday night also features Ratking and Pack of Wolves with Calm Blue Sea and Matthew and The Arrogant Sea inside after the headliners. Saturday night includes opening support from Fingaar Bangaar and Woodgrain. Get Friday night tickets here and Saturday ones here. Don’t miss this… trust me.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/06-To-Take-the-Black-1.mp3]Download: The Sword – To Take the Black [MP3]
They Might be Giants have always been a fun band who write solid pop songs that always make a home inside your head. This new tune “I’m a Paleontologist” is no different eventhough it is written mostly for the kiddies. You can check out more new child oriented songs on the band’s upcoming 14th studio album and 4th kid’s album Here Comes Sciene.
Download: They Might be Giants – I’m a Paleontologist [MP3]
