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Here’s New Music from A Giant Dog

February 9, 2016 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen have made a huge name for themselves over the past year with Austin’s Sweet Spirit, but I’ll admit that I’ve always gravitated towards their other project, A Giant Dog a little bit more; it has more energy and edge to it, which is exactly what you get on our first taste of their new LP for Merge Records. Ellis leads the band on over a tinkling bit of piano and driving guitar rhythms. You can almost see Sabrina doing her thing as the leader of this rowdy pack…and this time she brings way more hooks. Have fun with this one folks; PILE hits on May 6th.

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ATX Weekend Show Spotlight

September 4, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

It’s the weekend, with many of us looking at three days off, so let’s try and fill it with some great tunes. Let’s take a look at what Austin has planned for you, with just our personal highlights on where you should end up.

This is only one man’s opinion.

ATH @ X Games Austin 2015

June 15, 2015 brian.gray Leave a comment

ATH was invited to attend X Games and we agreed based on the strength of he local lineup that graced the big stage during the day leading up to the headliners and then on to the Super Stage mega headliners. The cool part was that my access allowed me to moonlight as a sports photographer. We all have a history of skateboarding or riding a bike or something rad like that, don’t we? I worked in a bike shop to buy my Haro freestyle bike and still have my Lance Mountain special edition in the office. To get to see some guys like Dennis McCoy and Tony Hawk still riding and skating at a high level and catch the innovation coming from so many guys from Austin along with rally car and truck racing and maniacs on dirt bikes, it was an exciting change up to my usual subject matter. I got a little twitchy not shooting f2.8 or bigger and ISO 200? What is that? I don’t leave the house for less than ISO 2500. #concertphotographerjokes

So join me as we take a trip down memory lane and talk X Games…

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ATX Weekend Show Preview

March 6, 2015 nicole.baumann Leave a comment

It’s that time once again folks, the weekend! Now, SXSW is nigh so we sort of (not really) understand if you want to stay home out of the somehow still cold weather. But if you’re like us and just can’t resist the live tunes, here’s a list of the shows, in no particular order that you shouldn’t be missing tonight and tomorrow night.

Check the jump for listings.

ATX Weekend Show Spotlight

February 6, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I’ve already tossed a nod towards Knifight playing over at Cheer Up Charlies tonight, but there’s definitely some other shows that should pop up on your local Austin show radar. There’s actually a lot going on on Friday, but I’m going to highlight the places you should probably end up…then I’ll take a quick look at Saturday’s events too. These are just one man’s recommendations. Read more

Austin Weekend Show Spotlight

December 5, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

With all the year end list hoopla, we’ve been slacking a little bit on our show previews, so I wanted to make sure you knew about he goings-on this weekend in our fair city. The weather’s just nice enough to entice you to get out of your house, and who knows, you might even find yourself a new favorite band to love. So, without further ado…here’s your Austin Weekend Show Spotlight. Read more

Show Preview: The Oh Sees @ Hotel Vegas

November 10, 2014 RayRay Leave a comment

Date	11/11/14
Location	Hotel Vegas
Doors	7pm
Tickets	$20 @ Eventbrite

For those of you who didn’t quite get your fix this weekend, Hotel Vegas has an awesome show going down tomorrow night that kicks off pretty early for you working types. Drag City mainstay Jack Name kicks off at 8pm with the recently reunited (did they really even break up?) The Oh Sees taking the stage at 9pm. Following the headlining acts outside is a stellar lineup of locals inside featuring Warm Soda, Hundred Visions, and A Giant Dog. Kick off the week right!

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Some Local Monday Night Must See Shows

October 27, 2014 nathan.lankford

Alright folks…I know it’s Halloween week, so everyone is looking for things to do, and shows to attend where costumes are accepted. Tonight, Monday, you’ve got one option, plus another show that should be on your radar. Hotel Vegas has a mellow show on the bill, which might be in contrast to what you’ve know from the venue, but don’t miss some of these acts, namely RF Shannon and Plantation; Plantation is the project of Carlton, who is also part of our boys Grape St. But, if you’re inclined to show off that costume you’ve been working on, you should head over to the Goblin-A-Go-Go at Mohawk this evening. That event is free and starts at 8 PM, featuring A Giant Dog, pumpkin carving, and contests and drawing galore.

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Download: A Giant Dog – To Put it Bluntly [MP3]

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Show Preview: A Giant Dog @ Mohawk (7.31)

July 31, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Date	Thursday, July 31st
Location	Mohawk
Doors	9:00 PM
Tickets	$7

So many great shows, so little time. And tonight you get to see three incredible Austin acts tearing up the Mohawk. It goes without saying that A Giant Dog, who are recording their 3rd LP, are one of Austin’s better live bands. But, even with that in mind, you need to get there early to catch the other two openers. Trustees kick off the night; they’re one of the most impressive bands in town at the moment, though we’ve yet to here recorded material, so you’re only chance to hear them is at Mohawk. And, Hundred Visions will also be rocking in the middle of the line-up; they never put on a bad show, at least in my opinion. So you’ve got three bands. Three killer bands. Plus, you’re likely to run into Norman Wanklord.

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Download: A Giant Dog – To Put it Bluntly [MP3]

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Austin Weekend Spotlight: The Non-X Games Exclusive

June 6, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Man. The festivals and large events in this town never cease, and while I appreciate that, I’m a bit sick and tired of it all. Are you in the same boat? Perhaps you want to carefully venture downtown and catch some live music? You’re lucky, as the local bands are bringing you some great line-ups all over the map this weekend. Here’s a quick look at where you can go. Read more

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