Tag: Emo’s

FTC: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony

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Call Bone Thugs-n-Harmony what you will, but don’t say they’re not original.  A focus on harmonic textures may have just come into vogue for a recent wave of indie bands, but it was always a part of Bone’s sound.  This wouldn’t be strange in its own right, but Bone brought harmonizing to a place it had rarely been: Hip-hop.  The speed at which they rhyme coupled with almost impenetrable slang makes understanding exactly what Bone is saying difficult.  But even if you don’t follow every word, the weird mix of rap over singing has to be heard to be appreciated.  Bone broke into the main stream in the mid 90’s with “The Thuggish Ruggish Bone” and their tribute to Eazy-E (who famously discovered them) “Tha Crossroads.” For my money though, the “1st of Tha Month” is the best of their popular tracks.

We bring you this because the band is playing @ Emo’s on Saturday for only $18.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony-1st-Of-Tha-Month.mp3]

Beach House @ Emo’s (4/22)

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Date 4/22/10
Location Emos
Doors 9pm
Tickets Sold Out suckahs!

It’s a busy weekend in Austin and a show by Beach House at Emo’s on Thursday should kick starts your weekend the right way.  Opening support will be provided by Washed Out.  Unfortunately friends this one is sold out so try your hand at craigslist or scalping.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Beach-House-Norway.mp3]

Download: Beach House – Norway [MP3]

Contest: Beach House @ Emo’s (4/22)

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Oh Schnaps!  As promised last week, we’ve got even more rad show contests coming your way this week!  So huge buzz band Beach House are coming to Emo’s next week. The show is SOLD OUT, and we’ve got a couple passes to give away to 2 lucky winners.  Deets are as follows:

– Since the new album from Beach House is called Teen Dream, leave us a comment or Tweet us with the best song you can think of with the words “teen” and/or “dream” in the lyrics and/or title.  Ex: “Teenage Wasteland” – The Who.  Bonus points awarded if both words are used.

– Make sure to leave a valid email when filling out the comments form so we can get in touch with you.

– Winner will be contacted by Wednesday afternoon!

That’s about it.  Simple right?  Don’t forget, we always appreciate some creativity!  We’ll leave a comment about who won on Thursday morning.  Ready, steady, go!

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Beach-House-Norway.mp3]

Download: Beach House – Norway [MP3]

Temper Trap @ Emos (4/13)

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Date 4/13/10
Location Emos
Doors 9pm
Tickets $15 from Ticketweb

Emo’s on Tuesday night has a nice little lineup of up and coming talent featuring Temper Trap and Kissaway Trail.  Can’t say I’m the biggest fan of TT, but Kissaway Trail got a lot of great buzz behind them during SXSW.  Plus, what else are you really doing on a Tuesday?  And hear ya go ladies, I’m finally posting this Temper Trap song you’ve been begging for.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/tempertrap_disposition.mp3]

Download: Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition [MP3]

Adult Swim Block Party @ Emo’s (4/11)

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Date 4/11/10
Location Emos
Doors 5pm
Tickets FREE!

Adult Swim’s Block Party tour is stopping through town on Sunday at Emo’s. The lineup for the show features sets by The Fiery Furnaces and locals Bright Light Social Hour.  You’ll also get games, giveaways, free stuff, and word of a possible clown appearance.  More info can be found on that crazy lookin’ flyer.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/the_fiery_furnaces-the_end_is_near.mp3]

Download: The Fiery Furnaces – The End Is Near [MP3]

Lucero @ Emo’s (4/8)

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Date 4/8/10
Location Emos
Doors 8:30pm
Tickets $18 from Ticketweb

Thursday night in Austin is full of some tough decisions for you music fans, and Lucero playing at Emo’s should definitely be in your list of options.  Opening support will be provided by Shooter Jennings.  You gotta know that Lucero will bring it just like they always do when they come through town.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/11-Hey-Darling-Do-You-Gamble_-1.mp3]

Download: Lucero – Hey Darling Do You Gamble [MP3]

Contest: Camera Obscura @ Emo’s (4/9)

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One of our favorite bands Camera Obscura is stopping in town again on Friday night at Emo’s.  Of course you know we’ll be there, but we’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on a guest list spot that we’re offering up to a lucky reader.  Deets for the contest are simple: leave a comment below or tweet us with your favorite Camera Obscura song.  Easy right?  Our one lucky winner will receive a spot on the band’s guest list with a +1.  Winners will be contacted at the end of the day on Wednesday.  Please also remember to leave a valid email address so we can get in touch with you.  Our non winners can check out Ticketweb for tickets going for $16.  Doors are @ 8:30pm.  Go!

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/my_maudlin_career.mp3]

Download: Camera Obscura – My Maudlin Career [MP3]

King Khan & The Shrines @ Emo’s (4/5)

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Date 4/5/10
Location Emos
Doors 9pm
Tickets $15 from Ticketweb

Holy crapola, Emo’s has a pretty tasty little lineup for you music fans on Monday evening.  First up, on the outside stage, you’ve got crazy good live band King Khan & The Shrines along with The Fresh and Onlys and The Strange Boys.  Then inside you’ve got The Wedding Present and Ringo Deathstarr.  Not too sure if you can go between the outside and inside stage for this one, but it’s worth a try.  If only it wasn’t on a Monday…

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/king_khan-torture.mp3]

Download: King Khan & The Shrines – Torture [MP3]

Hockey @ Emo’s (4/2)

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Date 4/2/10
Location Emos
Doors 9pm
Tickets $10 from Ticketweb

Emo’s has a nice lineup for the price on Friday night with music by Hockey, Constellations and The Postelles.  We’ve seen 2 of the 3 bands on the lineup and can tell you that the ticket will be worth the price.  Below you’ll find that Hockey tune we dropped on you quite some time ago.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hockey-too-fake.mp3]

Download: Hockey – Too Fake [MP3]

FTC: The Wedding Present

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There’s always been something about listening to The Wedding Present that made my life seem so relevant.  Perhaps it was the way Gedge told his stories, always aligning his first person narratives with my life, or at least seemingly so.  Of course, he also ran those buzzsaw guitars all over the place, furiously creating melodies out of nowhere.  I know I’m not the only fan of this band, as I clearly see their influence on many UK bands coming our way now.  Luckily, Gedge has opted to tour the world playing the band’s classic 1989 album, Bizarro.  You’ll have your chance to catch them next Monday at Emos.  For now, listen to this track, and tell me you don’t hear the group’s influence in every lo-fi guitar heavy track around today!  And, if you are looking for a little bit more pop, check out Gedge’s other outfit Cinerama, which also completely rules.

[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/04-Thanks.mp3]

Download: The Wedding Present – Thanks [MP3]

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