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Wednesday night proved to be a sold out show for Los Angeles band, Milo Greene, at the Parish. Fans were excited to hear how the group would transfer their sound from their self-titled folksy debut to the live setting. Read more
| Date | 6/7/13 |
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| Location | Red7 |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | $12 |
Insanely busy weekend.
It has been six years since I saw Snowden at SXSW play tracks off of the excellent Anti-Anti album with the woxy.com people at Emo’s Annex tent during a day party. I guess that South-By was one of the first to really flip things upside down, making the day parties how you discover music. Jordan Jeffares finally brings some sound back to Austin to play Red7 tonight with Learning Secrets along for the preshow lounging. Come dance and then gaze.
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| Date | 6/7/13 |
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| Location | Frank |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | $12 @ Ticketfly |
My apologies first off for the late notice on this show, but we deem it necessary to keep you informed on great shows despite our lack of timeliness. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s discuss our highly anticipated show by veterans and always underrated Texans Centro-matic. These guys have been doing their thing for a long time and it’s hard to believe the amount of music they now have to choose from in the live setting. Opening support is provided by locals Kingdom of Suicide Lovers. Don’t miss out.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/centromatic_flashes_and_cables.mp3]Download: Centro-matic – Flashed and Cables [MP3]
CHVRCHES is sporting a plethora of buzz, right? SxSW fan favorite, plenty of blogger hype, sold out shows in the mid level venues that most indie bands fill before spilling over to the mainstream, they have the boxes checked for a big 2013. The crowd at their show at The Mohawk was packed with bloggers and familiar faces. There were also plenty of show newbs (welcome) and a few dickwads (get bent).
But the big story for me on the night was that the better band was the opener, Still Corners. At least for me.
Click through for the pics and a few notes of import.
There’s a small little “blog” community in Austin, and we’re happy to be part of it; it also means we’ve got to support the other people involved, like John Laird of Side One Track One, who celebrates his 30th year of life with great music for you at Holy Mountain. You’ll get to hear LA Snacks, Letting Up Despite Great Faults, The Sour Notes, Space Camp Death Squad and Miss Manners, with the first band kicking things off at 9 PM. It’ll only cost you $5 to get in and support the bands, plus there will be drink specials and free cupcakes (while they last). Come out and support the locals and celebrate birthdays!
Download: Letting Up Despite Great Faults – Visions [MP3]
| Date | 6/9/13 |
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| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | $8 @ Frontgate |
We’ve already mentioned that the 7 day period of music we’re currently going through in Austin is just one of those weeks that seems to happen once or twice a month. One I’m personally excited about is the Sunday night show at Mohawk featuring one of my favorite new bands Beach Day. I’d of course not be doing my duty as a reporter if I failed to mention that the show is actually headlined by Blank Tapes with opening support provided by Deep Space. Prior to the show, I sent a couple silly questions to band member Kimmy. Her answers are after the jump.
It’s a ridiculous week for shows here in Austin; Rayray and I were commenting on the fact that we could go see a good show every night this week, should we choose to do so. One show I think you should keep an eye on that might be flying under the radar is the Sweet Talk show tonight at Beerland. They’re playing their last show before they head out on the road for a bit, but that’s not the only thing you’ll get. Gospel Truth is also playing to celebrate the release of their new record, A Lonely Man Does Foolish Things. I mean, you can’t ask for more, but you’ll get more because both Loteria and Pharaohs will be opening the night. Solid rock n’ roll and a solid bill. Here’s some jams from Sweet Talk and Pharaohs to get you in the mood.
I began a week long foray into a nightly live show adventure on Sunday night with an exciting set by New Orleans based Generationals. As always, the Parish provided us with an incredible setting for a solid show by both headliner and opener Young Empires. Follow the jump for some fast thoughts on the show.
| Date | 5/31/13 |
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| Location | Red 7 |
| Doors | 6pm |
| Tickets | $12 @ Frontgate |
The Chaos continues this evening with what might be my most anticipated show of the festival. I am of course speaking of The Men playing over at Red 7 this evening. Having seen the band several times in the live setting, I can attest to the fact that they will bring the pain and make your ear drums bleed (in a good way). Let’s not forget that the undercard is also loaded with Destruction Unit, Lust For Youth, Pharmakon, Marshstepper, and Bodies of Light all in tow to offer up support.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/06-Open-Your-Heart-1.mp3]Download: The Men – Open Your Heart [MP3]
| Date | 5/30/13 |
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| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 7pm |
| Tickets | $10 @ Frontgate |
Chaos in Tejas is here and the little festival that could has some nice lineups to choose with starting out this evening. An ATH approved pick for the evening would have to be the headlining DIIV show at Mohawk (despite their whiney behavior during SXSW). The remainder of the lineup is also solid with Deep Time and SURVIVE on the outside stage and Troller, ((Pressures)), and Phantom Lakes inside. Start the weekend off right with some great indie pop music.
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