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Not too long ago, we ran a feature on Australian band An Horse and now we’re lucky enough to have them coming to town for SXSW. Don’t forget that the band’s debut LP Rearrange Beds is out now in stores or on itunes. Follow the jump to read a short interview with Kate from An horse or see some SXSW dates.
Releasing a CD is bound to be something special for those involved, so Austin band Balmorhea needed something special for the release of their new album, All is Wild, All is Silent. The band chose to use the acoustics of Ballet Austin, offering the most intimate atmosphere possible to its fans. Intimate settings can play out in various ways, as we will see shortly. Follow the jump to read our full show review.
If you get tired of wading through a sea of pretentious fixed gear kids with backwards hair, stumble on into the Bachelor Records showcase at Trailer Space Records around 7PM on March 19th to get your fill of the lo-fi rock & roll sounds of Nobunny and the queer stylings of Hunx and His Punx. Unfortunately, this Austin Town Hall contributor lays his head in Oklahoma and will be finishing up grad school while you’re out getting loaded and rocking your asses off with Nobunny and Hunx. Just be sure and have eight or nine for me.
Download: Hunx and His Punx – You Don’t Like Rock & Roll [MP3]
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/06_chuck_berry_holiday.mp3]Download: Nobunny – Chuck Berry Holiday [MP3]
With such a direct reference to sadness in their band name, you’d think that Eulogies might just be another one of those sad bastard types. Leading man Peter Walker clarifies that he doesn’t focus on remembering the dead, but rather “saying those things that someone would say only at that moment but wish they had said right now”. Take that idea of true sincerity in the lyrics with a superb backing indie rock band, and you’ve got Eulogies in a nutshell. The band is also about to release their sophomore effort LP Here Anonymous out April 7th on Dangerbird Records. Follow the jump to read a brief interview with front man Peter Walker, see some SXSW dates and hear a tune.
So we here at ATH are finally ready to give you some advice on what you should be doing during SXSW. To do this, we got together and created a fancy SXSW website to guide you on your way. The site features the lowdown on the best Free/RSVP parties for each day starting tomorrow! We’ve included lineups, times, links to RSVP and even a handy PDF that you can print and take with you. If that wasn’t enough, our good friend Bonnie Walton (she’s kind of a big deal) created a food guide for you out-of-towners. Head to sxsw.austintownhall.com now to check it out. We hope you enjoy!
When surfing the ol’ interwebs around this time of year I find all kinds of posts about our famous little SXSW festival that goes on every March. Lucky for me, I chose a career in education so I get to spend the whole week wasting my life away and killing precious brain cells with loud music and alcohol. It seems like every year I come across a music fan or two who really wants to be a part of this party but just doesn’t know where to begin. Do I need to drop the cash on one of those wristband thingies? Do I need tickets? Ladies and gentlemen, I’ll answer those questions and more in our Friday Top 5 focusing on the top myths about SXSW. Follow the jump to read the full list.
Elvis Perkins has persevered through a lot of adversity in his lifetime. His father, famous actor Anthony Perkins, passed away while Elvis was still in high school and his mother perished on famous American Airlines Flight 11 during the tragic September 11th attacks. Most individuals would succumb to such tragic losses, but Elvis Perkins pressed on to create a beautiful piece of music in his debut album Ash Wednesday out in 2007. That album masterfully captured a lot of the feelings towards those events and the aftermath in our country. Fast forward to this year and Elvis has moved on to release new album Elvis Perkins in Deerland which came out this week. His music falls in well with some of the best singer-songwriter material coming out today and should find a place in a quiet corner of your home. Let’s hope Elvis keeps making his beautiful music.
You can catch Elvis Perkins with his band Deerland on these dates during SXSW:
Thursday March 19th – Auditorium Shores Stage 6pm
Wednesday March 18th – Austinist Party @ Mohawk 12 – 6pm
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/elvis_whileyouweresleeping.mp3]Download: Elvis Perkins – While You Were Sleeping [MP3]
Cut Copy brought their brand of poppy dance music to Stubbs on Friday night. The band was joined on the stage by fellow pop hit makers Matt & Kim, who seemed to steal the show from the famous Australian band. Follow the jump to read a full review of this show and see some fancy photos.
Homosexuality may not always be the easiest subject matter to broach, but it’s one that people often turn away from when discussing homosexuality in modern rock n’ roll. However, some of the greatest inspirations for modern music all have their gentle touch. So in honor of these brave souls, who bared it all, we give you our Top 5 Gay Dudes That Rock.
Aussie band Red Riders are the latest and greatest to get our SXSW Watchlist treatment. The band is not the first to make the leap from the Australian market, but the country hasn’t had much to talk about as of late. Influences of the band are cited as mid 80s fellow Aussie acts like The Go-Betweens, The Triffids, and The Church. Follow the jump to read a brief interview with lead singer Alex Grigg, check some dates and grab a tune.
