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Famous Centro-matic front man Will Johnson is making another solo stop in Austin at the Mohawk on Thursday night. Tickets for the show can be bought now for $8. Music is set to start around 10pm with a set by Cory Branan followed by The Monahans. If you want to get an idea of what goes on in Will’s head, check out a recent interview we posted with him during Fun Fun Fun Fest.
Download: Centro-matic – Flashed and Cables [MP3]
Option numero dos for Friday shows sees new local favorite Shearwater returning to town for a show at The Mohawk. Tickets are very cheap, running at only $8. Doors for the show open at 8pm and music starts shortly after with sets by Black Before Red followed by Brazos. We’ve given this band all kinds of praise this year (including sneaking into the top 10 albums of the year) so we of course think this will be a good one.
Download: Shearwater – Rooks [MP3]
Several months ago word got around that Appleseed Cast were finally planning to release a follow up to Peregrine of 2006. These rumors were confirmed when we found a little demo of a new song called “Road West” way back in September. A few months later, the band offered up finished track “Raise the Sails” which got even more positive buzz going around the music world. Today we offer another sneak peek of the new album with a track entitled “As the Little Things Go”. The new song is another instrumental oriented tune that seems to hark back to the days of Low Level Owl 1 & 2. You’ll be able to pick up Appleseed Cast’s new album Sagarmatha on February 17th and catch one of their stellar live shows at the Mohawk on the 7th.
Download: Appleseed Cast – As the Little Things Go [MP3]
Jason Chronis spends a good deal of his time in Austin band Voxtrot, but this Tuesday night he’ll be gettin’ down solo like at Mohawk. Jason will partner with other up and coming local acts Low Line Caller & Musse Mecanique. Tickets for the show will be sold at the door for $6 if you’re over 21 and $8 for you underage types. Doors open up at 10pm.
ATH made it out to Club Deville on Saturday night to check out some of the best new emerging pop bands residing in our little city. Built by Snow stole the show of course (it was their Mega CD release party) but a few other acts represented the genre well. Follow the jump to read our review of each band performing during the evening’s events.
Choices for weekend shows are looking pretty slim, but one bright spot on the map is a Brothers & Sisters show at Mohawk on Saturday. The local Austin band has been getting a lot of well deserved praise this year with the release of their solid debut LP Fortunately. Having seen these guys a few times now, we can tell you that this will be a show you don’t want to miss out on. Show starts at 9 with tickets being sold only at the door.
Download: Brothers and Sisters – Can’t Hold me Back [MP3]
If your Friday night plans have yet to be made, why not head over to the Mohawk to check out a new local act? Headling on the inside stage Friday night is one of these new acts The Raven Tree. Music is set to start at 10pm with opening act Raggedy Anns. Tickets will be sold only at the door for $6 if your of age and the kids can get in for $8.
Download: The Raven Tree – Seventy Eight [MP3]
So the now famous free week is finally upon us and you want to know what’s going on. For you inquiring minds, we decided to give you a night by night guide on what venues you should head out to. Obviously more than one show is going on each night, but we’re picking the best show on each night. Follow the jump for our free week guide.
So tomorrow is the big day. You don’t think that $100 NYE party sounds worth it. Downtown scares you. Maybe you don’t even really care about a midnight makeout session and just want to party. Here are 3 parties that combine good music, cheap covers, and swanky locals. Have a happy new year and we’ll catch up with you on Friday with our free week guide.
Beauty Bar – Your favorite old hipster kid hangout features DJ Mel inside along with The Strange Boys, Dans La Lune, The Ugly Beats, The Boxing Lesson, and Petals outside. Not sure on a cover charge, but drink prices should be the same as always. Beauty Bar tends to get overly crowded on nights like these so don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Mohawk – The Transmission run venue features indie karaoke and DJ sets by Car Stereo(Wars) all night long. Cover is only $5 with drink specials and a midnight champagne toast.
Spider House – Not usually known as a live music venue, Spider House brings you music from The Strange Attractors, Wine & Revolution, and a few other local acts. Cover is only $10 with champagne all night for the same price.
These are only a few options and I’m sure you’ve got some crazy party going on and your mom’s house. Drop us a line if you’ve got a hot tip.
Austin band Whitman would like to wish you & yours a Merry Christmas! As a token of their appreciation, here’s a demo of a little ditty they’ve been working on called “Hangover Holiday”. The track is sure to spice up any holiday party or cure that too much eggnog hangover. Not just for Christmas, it promises to be the gift that keeps on giving the whole year round. You can also catch the band and their new holiday hit on January 3rd during free week at Mohawk. They’ll be playing along with Riverboat Gamblers, Harlem, and some other yet to be named bands. We’ll give you more details about free week in Austin soon. Have a safe and happy holiday.
Download: Whitman – Hangover Holiday [MP3]
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