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Danish powerhouse Efterklang had a difficult task when they came to town on Wednesday night, which was more or less, SXSW eve. It’s hard to entice people to a show when their racked with anxiety about scheduling and/or hiding from the masses. Sure, it wasn’t sold out, but all those in attendance were treated to a joyous evening set by the group.
Read on for our thoughts on the show, and photos from B. Gray.
More SXSW shows coming your way today with another awesome free party featuring some of the best local bands Austin has to offer. This one is going down at the Whiskey Room on 6th and features many ATH approved local bands, along with old ATH show alum The Loom. Check it out below for some deets:
Dates: March 15th & 16th
Time: Music @ 12 noon both days
Location: The Whiskey Room 503 E. 6th St.
Lineup Friday 3/15: The Ruxpins, Mayeux & The Broussard, The Loom, So Long Problems, The Couch, & Frank Smith
Lineup Saturday 3/16: Fatback Circus, These Made Dogs of Glory, Carpetbagger, Sour Bridges, Whiskey Shivers, Guns of Navarone
Free for over 21 with food provided by Brick House + Tavern.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/04_-_Gatsby_Did_It_All_For_A_Girl.mp3]Download: Guns of Navarone – Gatsby Did It All For a Girl [MP3]
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/05.Song-for-the-Winter-Sun.mp3]Download: The Loom – Song for the Winter Sun [MP3]
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I mentioned that ATH would be sponsoring multiple events during SXSW so today I need to let you know about another great show we’re promoting during the festival. This one is a night show on Friday out on with amigos over at Cakeshop Records and Loglady Records. We know your evening options are limited so we better see you there. More deets:
Date: Friday, March 15th
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Trailer Space Record Store
Lineup: Dead Angle, Waxahatchee, Grandma’s Boyfriend, Permanent Collection, TV Ghost, California X, Part Time
Free and open to the public with FREE BEER for 21+.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/PC-07_Its_Alright.mp3]Download: Permanent Collection – It’s Alright [MP3]
You know it’s SXSW time right? Well it is fools and ATH has gotten together with some fine folks all over the country to sponsor some incredible showcases here in Austin next week. Today we’ll start off with a show we are helping sponsor with incredible national indie labels Father Daughter, Gold Robot, and Small Plates. Here are some deets for what is sure to be the best day party you’ll ever hear about:
Date: Friday, March 15th
Time: Doors @ 11:30/music @ 12:15
Lineup (in order): Gems, Mutual Benefit, Body Parts, Night Panther, Monster Rally, Day Joy, Roman Ruins, Conveyor, Francisco the Man, and Levek
Location: The Grackle @ 1700 E 6th Street (MAP)
Free and open to the public for 21+ RSVP Here
Musical preview:
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Fever.mp3]Download: Night Panther – Fever [MP3]
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/GEMS-All-I-Ever.mp3]Download: GEMS – All I Ever [MP3]
| Date | Wednesday, March 6th |
|---|---|
| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 630 PM |
| Tickets | $12 from Frontgate |
We know that you all have your eyes on the prize. Sure, SXSW is a few weeks away, but starting Wednesday night, we’re all going to be treated to a long week and a half of great music here in town. Why not start things off with Efterklang? The Danes have been crafting brilliant orchestral pop tunes for quite some time, and as a person who has caught their live set multilple times, I can attest that you won’t leave this show disappointed. Oh, and if you need another reason to go, Nightlands are also on the bill. Dave Hartley, who works by day in War on Drugs, has just released Oak Island, his personal bedroom recording project. It’s got a broader, more extravagant, sonic pallette this time, so you’ll need to see him perform too. Opening things up at 7:30 will be My Empty Phantom…from here on out there’s a rad show every night of the week, so if you’re skipping the hullabaloo, at least make it to this night of joy.
Download:Efterklang – Apples [MP3]
Let’s make no mistake about it, the Tame Impala show at Stubbs’ was deservedly sold out! Blowing into town behind the release of two excellent albums, Lonerism and Innerspeaker, the venue was filled with a nice bit of buzz. They even brought friends The Growl along with them from Australia.
Read along for my thoughts and Brian’s rad photos.
| Date | Tuesday, February 26th |
|---|---|
| Location | Stubbs |
| Doors | 6:00 PM |
| Tickets | SOLD OUT |
It should be no surprise that Tuesday’s show with Tame Impala has sold out. The band has been universally praised with their two albums, the most recent being Lonerism. It’s weird to see a band burst forth with such enthusiastic praise, but I assure you, having spent hours upon hours with the band’s music, it’s more than deserved. I actually haven’t seen them live, so I’m looking forward to see what they have to offer in the live setting. They’ll be bringing friends The Growl with them from Australia.
And, immediately following the show, there is a killer set inside the venue featuring our local favorites Feathers and the Sour Notes. I say go for it all. Six hours of perfect music to make your perfect Tuesday.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Apocalypse-Dreams.mp3]Download: Tame Impala – Apocalypse Dreams [MP3]
| Date | 2/22/13 |
|---|---|
| Location | Stubbs Indoor |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | SOLD OUT! |
Music fans have a great show option for Saturday night with a solid lineup over on the indoor stage at Stubbs. The show features an old ATH favorite Matt Pond along with fellow great bands Jukebox the Ghost and Lighthouse & The Whaler. As far as lineups go, I’d say that’s pretty stacked if you’re asking me. See you there?
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/MPPA-01_Love_To_Get_Used.mp3]Download: Matt Pond PA – Love to get Used [MP3]
Rainy weather won’t keep us down, especially if we’ve got rock n’ roll on our minds. The Mohawk gradually swelled to capacity with Foxygen and Unknown Mortal Orchestra having a huge draw in town, both touring behind pretty solid album releases in 2013. I even stuck around to watch our friends Tiger Waves do their thing on the indoor stage afterwards.
Read on for brief thoughts and Brian’s rad photos.
It’s a weird world in Austin building up to SXSW. We get some good shows, but a lot of traveling acts just postpone the inevitable of a week of belligerence and loud tunes. Luckily, Thursday night has all kinds of great shows you can skip around to, or catch in full, all featuring promising acts that us folks at ATH adore. Here’s a brief spotlight on where you can head if you’re into live music. Read more
