This is fine.
What was supposed to be a small gig on a Wednesday night at Emo’s Inside sold enough tickets to warrant a move outside. Tame Impala with Stardeath and White Dwarfs and Kuroma was going to be out in the cold. I, for one, was happy with the move thinking the show wouldn’t be terribly crowded, but I was wrong. Quite a draw. Read on for more…
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 4th |
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| Location | Cactus Cafe |
| Doors | 830 PM |
| Tickets | $10 at Door |
We’re definitely glad to know that Cactus Cafe will still be around for some time, as they continue to bring us little treats, like Saturday’s show, featuring none other than Will Johnson. Dude wrote great songs for Centro-matic and his own solo-stuff, a bit with Jason Molina, not to mention playing drums for Monsters of Folk for a bit, at least on tour. Us guys here? We love him, everything he does. You can guarantee we’ll be there. You can also catch Some Say Leland opening up.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/will-johnson-closing-down-my-house.mp3]Download: Will Johnson – Closing Down My House [MP3]
| Date | 12/3/10 |
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| Location | Whole Foods Downtown |
| Doors | 7pm |
| Tickets | $7 @ door w/ RSVP |
It’s time once again for The Bleet Up put on by our friends over at Austin Eavesdropper and Ultra8201. This time the event is going down at the Whole Foods rooftop downtown and features live music from locals Politics, The Lennings, Motel Aviv, and 23 Positions covering Prince classics. You can also expect sample food and drink booths, local pop up shops and of course the massive Whole Foods ice skating rink. This event is also special becuase event coordinators ROA will be anouncing their winners of the first ever Austin Blogger Awards. Now we wouldn’t want to sway anyone’s vote… but we are nominated for 3 categories and voting is still open! This is a great way to support your local online community. I’m sure we’ll be seeing many of you fine folks there!
| Date | 12/3/10 |
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| Location | East Side Drive In |
| Doors | 6pm |
| Tickets | $15 @ Frontgate |
Octopus Project have long been one of the most creative and innovative bands in Austin who have finally gained some much deserved popularity outside of town. Continuing that ground breaking mindset, the band has a very special performance of their Hexadecagon project planned at the East Side Drive In on Friday night. Those unfamiliar with the project just need to know that crazy live video is involved, audience members surround the band on a circular stage, and Octopus Project play along to the music. A live performance such as this is not something you’ll see very often(they’ve only done it twice to be exact). You can of course read more about the Hexadecagon project and see video from previous shows on the band’s website. Or if you’re feeling spendy, the album version of Hexadecagon is currently available in physical form from Peek-A-Boo Records or on itunes for you MP3 fans.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/The_Octopus_Project_-_Fuguefat.mp3]Download: The Octopus Project – Fuguefat [MP3]
| Date | Wednesday, December 1st |
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| Location | Emos |
| Doors | 900p |
| Tickets | $10 from TicketWeb |
Unless you’ve been hiding out this year, you surely are aware of the great storm that has spread concerning Australian group Tame Impala. Their blend of psychedelic rock with various texturizing layers has won over every single writer here in the States, and deservedly so, as their record, Innerspeaker, is a joy to listen to, track after track after track. You’ll find the psychedelia, you’ll find 90s alternative, and I hope you see the layering, such as that used on their album cover. As if this wasn’t enough, you also get to catch the group play with Star Death & the White Dwarfs and Kuroma. If you’re looking for that other worldly musical experience on Wednesday night, then this is where you’ll need to be.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/06-Solitude-Is-Bliss.mp3]Download: Tame Impala – Solitude Is Bliss [MP3]
| Date | 12/1/10 |
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| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | $6 @ Door |
California indie rock band Birds & Batteries are making a stop on the inside stage at Mohawk this Wednesday evening. Now the Mohawk website says locals Sleep Good are your middle band while several sites claim locals Sunset will be on hand? Who knows! We love em both really. ATH favorites the Authors will also be on hand providing your opening support. Our amigos over at Sonic Itch also have a tasty little contest going for passes and Birds & Batteries merch.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/TheVillain.mp3]Download: Birds & Batteries – The Villain [MP3]
| Date | 12/1/10 |
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| Location | La Zona Rosa |
| Doors | 8pm |
| Tickets | $22 @ Frontgate |
Indie rock vets Blonde Redhead are stopping in Austin at La Zona Rosa this Wednesday evening. Icelandic singer/songwriter Olof Arnalds will be joining the crew on stage for an opening set. For a middle of the week show, this should be enticing to all you music fans out there.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blonde-redhead-not-getting-there.mp3]Download: Blonde Redhead – Not Getting There [MP3]
Decided to hit the Mohawk on a Saturday night that is closing out a busy week of music around town. Austin bands Tiger Named Lovesick and Oh No! Oh My! opened for Cincinnati’s Pomegranates. Read on to get a brief show review and peep some pics…
| Date | 11/24/10 |
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| Location | The Parish |
| Doors | 8pm |
| Tickets | $15 @ Frontgate |
My favorite band from Tyler, TX Eisley are stopping in Austin again on Wednesday night. Now normally this would be a tough day for you kids to go out with it being a school night and all, but most of us should have the next day off! Joining the lovely ladies (and two guys) on the Parish stage are Ives the Band and a special solo opening set by the younger sister of the Eisley girls, Christie Dupree. We here at ATH have a soft spot for this band so expect to see us in the crowd.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/05-I-Could-Be-There-For-You.mp3]Download: Eisley – I Could Be There For You [MP3]
| Date | 11/22/10 |
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| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 7pm |
| Tickets | $8 @ Frontgate |
Pop indie kids Someone Still Love You Boris Yeltsin are stopping in at the Mohawk on Monday night in Austin. Joining the guys on the inside stage you’ll see solid supporting bands Lonely Forest and Milk Thistle. I say start the holiday early with this show to take you in to the long weekend. Below you’ll also find recent single “Sink/Let It Sway” from SSLYBY which has for some reason never made it onto our site.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/02-Sink-_-Let-it-Sway.mp3]Download: Someone Still Love You Boris Yeltsin – Sink/Let it Sway [MP3]
