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Being that our website name carries the word Austin, it’s rare that we venture outside of Austin for shows. I mean do we really need to with this town? Not really, so we decided to send a friend of ours out to Grand Prairie to check out the show by Sigur Ros leading man Jónsi. Our very talented friend Elizabeth Levacy will recount the night and even show us some fancy photos from her experience. Follow the jump for our guest review by Liz.
| Date | 10/29/10 |
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| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | $10 @ Frontgate |
Despite some of the recent major changes around Colour Revolt with departures of key members and whatnot, I still enjoy the band and their tunes. I’ll be supporting that sound by stopping in at Mohawk on Friday night for a set by the band. If nothing else, you gotta know these guys can rock some faces in the live setting. Your opening support will be provided by locals White White Lights. Sounds like a good time to me!
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/colourrevlot_ournames.mp3]Download: Colour Revolt – Our Names [MP3]
| Date | Thursday, Oct 28th |
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| Location | Emos |
| Doors | 900p |
| Tickets | $13 from Ticketweb |
We like We Are Scientists, and we’re pretty sure that the band is going to put on one hell of a show for you all, but the real reason to get excited has to be the opening band Twin Tigers. They blew us away at SXSW, and their album. Gray Waves, was about as perfect a debut as you can get. Their feedback squalls, wrapped tightly around pop sensibility, is sure to give you something to remember. It’s not often that we fawn over a band, but this is one I’ve been all about, so you can guarantee that I’ll be there in attendance. Also, Rewards will open up the whole evening, so you have yet another good reason to get yourself to Emos.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/03-Everyday.mp3]Download: Twin Tigers – Everyday [MP3]
| Date | 10/28/10 |
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| Location | Stubbs |
| Doors | 7pm |
| Tickets | SOLD OUT |
Veterans, and maybe now even considered legends, of the indie scene Interpol are making their highly anticipated stop at Stubbs on Thursday night. You’ll also be treated to a special guest set by ATH favorite White Rabbits. Sure it’s sold out, but I’m confident you can find a way in right? Most recent single from Interpol “Lights” can be found below.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Lights-1.mp3]Download: Interpol – Lights [MP3]
| Date | 10/27/10 |
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| Location | Stubbs |
| Doors | 6:30pm |
| Tickets | $18 @ Stubbs |
A great show is going down at Stubbs on Wednesday night for any of you looking for some solid music to check out. For starters you’ll have sweet rock band Minus the Bear headlining the event. Then you’ll get a solid middle act from Cursive front man Tim Kasher along with sweet jams from openers The Globes. Can’t beat that lineup!
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/02-Broken-China.mp3]Download: Minus the Bear – Broken China [MP3]
| Date | Wednesday, October 27th |
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| Location | Emos |
| Doors | 900p |
| Tickets | $8 from Ticketweb |
On the midweek marquis at Emos this week, you have to come out. There’s no way around it, The Fresh & Onlys are going to be playing. They just released their new album, Play It Strange, which is surely going to be in our Top 20 of the year, and I can’t get songs like “Waterfalls” out of my head. Recorded, there definitely is a bit of haze to their sound, but live, they’re an entirely different animal; it’s something you definitely need to see in order to understand. Also in attendance will be Royal Baths and Rayon Beach, so two more reasons to get out to this show. The touring year is winding down, and this looks to be one of the best shows Austin has left, so don’t miss out!
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/The-Fresh-Onlys-Waterfall.mp3]Download: The Fresh & Onlys – Waterfall [MP3]
| Date | Tuesday, October 26th |
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| Location | Emos |
| Doors | 900p |
| Tickets | $15 from Ticketweb |
Okay, so everyone will probably be running around town trying to get their hands on this Jonsi character, but I just can’t do it. I think I’ll pass my time with a little bit of pop tunes, and a nice dose of orchestral touches. You see, Ra Ra Riot are playing at Emos on the same night. The band just released The Orchard, their sophomore effort, and while it may seem them trying new ground, it still has a lot of upside, not to mention the band’s great live potential. Also on the bill are up-and-comers Givers and one of my favorite new groups, Villagers. This sounds like a more low-key place to be Tuesday night, so get on out there folks.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/02-Boy.mp3]Download: Ra Ra Riot – Boy [MP3]
An evening with The Thermals is never a bad way to spend any evening, let alone a cool Saturday night, so we headed out to Red 7 to grab a few drinks while watching one of our favorite bands. We were also really excited to be able to catch Cymbals Eat Guitars, another one of the bands out there trying to bring back a bit of rock into our roll.
| Date | 10/24/10 |
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| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 8pm |
| Tickets | FREE with RSVP |
We’ve got a little info here about a sweet event going down at Mohawk on Sunday night to celebrate the Austin premiere of new Austin made documentary film Echotone. The incredible and heart felt film focuses on the Austin music scene, the artists within it, how they can make a living, and what their role is in this ever changing city. Those interested in seeing the film have a chance Saturday at 1pm @ The Alamo Ritz downtown or Tuesday at 10pm @ The Bob Bullock History Museum. Your party Sunday night at the Mohawk features music by Sunset, Dana Falconberry, The White White Lights, Machine, and DJ Hobo D. More information on this film, screenings and the premiere party can be seen on the Echotone website or on that fancy poster.
| Date | 10/22/10 & 10/23/10 |
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| Location | Emos |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | Friday – $18 & Saturday – $18 |
Those two nights we’ve all been eagerly awaiting in Austin have finally arrived this Friday and Saturday night at Emo’s. On both nights, you can catch a set by highly acclaimed veterans of the scene Built to Spill. Friday night your support is provided by Revolt Revolt and The Beautiful Supermachines. Saturday night you’ll get Revolt Revolt and Paper Mache. Tickets are still available so follow those links above and get this party started right.
[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Built-to-Spill-Hindsight.mp3]Download: Built to Spill – Hindsight [MP3]
