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Mohawk has a nice lineup of local acts on the bill for Friday night which should be a good option for your weekend starting plans. The lineup includes locals The Ugly Beats, Shapes Have Fangs and English Teeth. Doors are set to open at 10pm with entrance fee at $6. Here’s a little taste of what’s in store with this little jam from The Ugly Beats.
Download: The Ugly Beats – Get in Line [mp3]
Glasvegas has been around this web site for a long time now, and we’ve praised them on many a level, but we hadn’t seen them headline their own set just yet; we were lucky to catch them last night at Emos before we have to endure their tour with Kings of Leon in the fall. Ida Maria served as the evening’s appetizers, much to the joy of all those in attendance.
Master of hip-hop, Atmosphere, will be making another return to Austin at Stubbs on Wednesday night. Eyedea & Abilities will be joining in for support while Jet Horns will be play a free inside show after the Atmosphere set. Tickets are on sale for $25 and doors open at 7pm.
Download: Atmosphere – Puppets [MP3]
The great M. Ward will be making his way back to Austin on Tuesday night at Antones and you need to make a point to get yourself there. Unfortunately tickets sold out recently so you may have to try your hand at scalping or craigslist. Door time is 8pm and show is 9. Here’s that song we all know and love that will surely appear on everyone’s best of list.
Download: M Ward – Never Had Nobody Like You [MP3]
They were named our top act of SXSW ’09, they earned a spot on our top songs of 2008 list, and now Glasvegas is returning to Austin for a sure to be awesome show at Emo’s on Monday night. Norwegian Ida Maria will be the only opening act on the night which starts around 9pm. Tickets are on sale for this one now at $15 a piece. Here’s that song that we just can’t seem to get enough of…
Download: Glasvegas – Geraldine [MP3]
If you’re looking for some real rock n roll in your life, head over to Mohawk on Saturday night for an incredible lineup of local acts. Both stages of Mohawk will be occupied with locals Scorpion Child, Eagle Claw, Pack of Wolves, Castle and Shitty Car Wash all performing during the night’s events. Tickets are only at the door and things start around 9pm.
Download: Scorpion Child – A Million Lines [MP3]
Monday nights aren’t usually highly-anticipated in the Austin music scene, unless a touring band is making a stop in town. Last Monday, the 27th, The Parish hosted a stop on Stellastar’s album release tour. The New York quartet just released their third album, Civilized, the first release in over 3 years. Expectations were high for this show and Stellastarr didn’t disappoint. The same can’t be said for the opening acts, but overall it was a very good Monday night in Austin. Follow the jump to read more and see some fancy pics.
Cruiserweight is a band that has been around longer than I can remember, but we always make a point to see them when they play a show in town. Make your way to Red 7 on Saturday night for one of these shows and enjoy this veteran Austin outfit. Openers are The Story Changes, Markov, and No Champions. Tickets are being sold only at the door and show starts at 9pm.
Download: Cruiserweight – Balboa [MP3]
Do512 & Better than the Van have teamed up for a nice little event featuring some free booze & food plus a couple solid local bands at Beerland on Thursday night. The Happy Hour show features free Lonestar to the first 75 people at the venue and food from local organic taco sellers Taco Taxi. Two of our favorite local bands Quiet Company and Built by Snow will providing music for your happy hour. Things kick off at 7 and go till 9. RSVP over on Do512 to gain free admittance into the event.
Download: Built By Snow – All the Weird Kids Know [MP3]
Our friends Sonic Itch, Ultra8201, and Navdo are teaming up to put on a rock show Wednesday night at The Parish. The lineup includes rockers Winston Audio, locals White White Lights, and opener Eleni Mandell. Tickets for this event are only $7 and can be bought the night of the show. Doors open up at 8:30.
Download: Winston Audio – Smoke Signal [MP3]
