Appleseed Cast @ Mohawk (2/27)

Date 2/27/10
Location Mohawk
Doors 900p
Tickets $10 @ Frontgate

Saturday night at Mohawk is the place to be with a very special set by post-emo Lawrence, KA band Appleseed Cast.  The show is a unique one because the guys will be performing their 2001 masterpiece of a double album Low Level Owl Volume 1 & 2.  Opening support for this one is provided by Dremend.  Also stick around after things wrap up inside for sets by buzzing locals The Clouds Are Ghosts and This Old House.

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Download: Appleseed Cast – Steps And Numbers [MP3]

Pretty & Nice @ Mohawk (2/24)

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Date 2/24/10
Location Mohawk
Doors 10pm
Tickets $8 @ Door

We’ve long been fans of Boston boys Pretty & Nice and we’re excited to see their back in town at Mohawk on Wednesday night.  The guys will be joined on the stage by up and coming band Title Tracks.  Here again is that sweet track they dropped our way in 08.

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Download: Pretty & Nice – Tora Tora [MP3]

Four Tet @ Mohawk (2/20)

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Date 2/20/10
Location Mohawk
Doors 8pm
Tickets $12 from Frontgate

While we may not have been too crazy about his new album, Four Tet should still put on a solid live show at Mohawk on Saturday night.  The electro mastermind will be joined on the stage by Nathan Fake.  Stick around after the headlining set outside and head inside for sets by L.A.X. and Many Birthdays.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/four-tet-Angel-Echoes.mp3]

Download: Four Tet – Angel Echoes [MP3]

A2W: Clouds Are Ghosts

cloudsrghostsIt’s been awhile since our last artist to watch feature, so we thought we’d press on this week with Austin band The Clouds Are Ghosts.  The band has been building a lot of deserving positive press recently around town on sites like The Austinist who also dropped an interview with the band several months ago.  Being a bit new to the Austin music scene having formed only in 2008, it’s surprising to see such a fresh band growing so quickly.  The recent rise in popularity is of course attributed to the quality of the band’s sound which has been compared to their Radiohead & Massive Attack cited influences.  This writer is ready to call them a more atmospheric and electronic version of European bands like Muse.  You definitely won’t hear the wailing rock guitars like that band, but Clouds Are Ghosts certainly have that “epic” feeling to their music.  The band, fronted by Jason Morris, recently came off an east coast tour and also just released their debut self-titled LP back in September.  We’re jumping on the hype bandwagon with this band and we’re betting you will too.  If you’d like to hear more, the band is currently offering up their new LP for free high-quality download on their website.  Live shows coming up are February 27th at Mohawk and a few TBA shows during SXSW.

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Download: The Clouds Are Ghosts – Fields [MP3]

A2W: The Sour Notes

sournotesThe Sour Notes are an Austin band who have arguably released more material in the last couple of years than any other local band.  What makes the large discography for such a new band (3 LPs and a 7″ to be exact) even more impressive is that each release was put out on the band’s dime.  Anyone who has been involved with a band currently shopping a label knows how hard releasing material on your own can be.  Don’t tell that to leading man Jared Boulanger.  He Originally started The Sour Notes in Houston, TX as a moniker for what was essentially a solo project.  Shortly after his debut in 2008, Boulanger began bringing some friends on board to a form a new band that could tour and play live shows together locally and nationally.  2010 has seen the band release a new LP It’s Not Gonna Be Pretty with a follow up already planned for later this year.  Now, recently returning from another east coast tour, the band has a welcome home show planned for Thursday night at Mohawk.  The up and coming locals will be playing along with Zest of Yore and The Demigs.  Check out this latest single “Do-ers & Say-ers” from the band below and find out why we think you needs ta know about these locals.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/02_DOERS_SAYERS.mp3]

Download: The Sour Notes – Do-ers & Say-ers [MP3]

Aesop Rock @ Mohawk (1/23)

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Date 1/23/10
Location Mohawk
Doors 8pm
Tickets $20 from Frontgate

Remember that Aesop Rock show that was cancelled back in December?  Well Mohawk and the hip hop great got together and re-scheduled the show for this Saturday night.  Opening support will be provided by C-Ray Walz, Starving Martyrs, and Glitterbillies.

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Download: Aesop Rock – Daylight [MP3]

Austin A2W: Dana Falconberry

danafalconberryIf you have yet to hear Dana Falconberry sing, please go out and do so immediately.  She has arguably the best and most entrancing voice of any female singer currently residing in this town.  Hell she has one of the best voices I’ve heard from a lady regardless of location in a long time.  Having lived in this fine city for over 4 years now, it’s shocking that we have yet to come across this fine singer/songwriter until now.  Well, in all truth, we heard Dana’s voice a few years ago when she collaborated with Peter & The Wolf mastermind Red Hunter on his lo-fi folk masterpiece Lightness, but we never knew she had a solo career.  Now in 2010 Dana has released a debut EP, a follow up LP, and now prepares the release of another LP Halletts.  A preview of this new material “Nightingale” can be listened to below.  If you like what you hear, head on over to Mohawk on Thursday for a CD release party put on by Dana and her band to celebrate the release of her upcoming LP.  Entrance only costs $7.  Doooooo it.

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

Download: Dana Falconberry – Nightingale [MP3]

Free Week In Austin!

freeweekWe’re back, and just in time for free week in Austin!  Where were we during this holiday season?  None of your damn business!  So as we get back into regular posting mode for 2010 let’s go over a few recommendations for you upcoming week of free shows.  We’ll give you one, yes just one, recommendation for each night starting tomorrow.  If we haven’t made it crystal clear already, all of these shows are completely free if you are 21+.  Happy New Year!

Tue(1/5): Red 7 with Cruiserweight, Lemuria, O’Pioneers!!!, and The Anchor @ 9pm

Wed(1/6): Emos outside with Brothers & Sisters, The Laughing, Ovenbirds, Oh No Oh My @ 9pm

Thu(1/7): Mohawk outside/inside with Brazos, TV Torso, Great Nostalgic, Ume, Transmography, Daniel Francis Doyle, and Many Birthdays @ 9pm.  (If you aren’t watching the national championship game of course)

Fri(1/8): Emos inside with Ume, Speak, The Authors, The White White Lights @ 9pm

Sat(1/9): Stubbs inside with Leatherbag, The Pons, and Danny Malone @ 9pm

Sun(1/10): Emos inside/outside with A Giant Dog, Bad Sports, Cause For Applause, Elvis, Red X Red M, Woodgrain, Eagle Claw, ODEZCO, and Expensive Shit @ 9pm

All times are for doors opening and not start times for music.  Shows will generally start around 10pm at each venue.  Please remember that this is not a complete list of free shows for the week and one can check out the Mohawk, Emos, Red 7, Beerland, Stubbs, Beauty Bar and Parish websites for a full list of shows.

Octopus Project @ Mohawk (12/21)

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Date 12/21/09
Location Mohawk
Doors 7pm
Tickets $10 from Frontgate

Mohawk has a great show going down on Monday night with some of the best musical talent Austin has to offer.  The stacked lineup includes Octopus Project, All My Friends, Sunset, Neiliyo, and Paradise Titty.  Sounds like a sweet night for local music!

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/theoctopusproject-wetgold.mp3]

Download: The Octopus Project – Wet Gold [MP3]

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