Contest: Bahamas/Noah & The Whale @ Parish (6/9)

Those looking for a sweet show to check out on a Thursday night in Austin, listen up because we’ve got a contest coming for you to attend said show for free.  Here are the short and sweet details about this contest:

Date: June 9th

Location: The Parish

Lineup: Noah & The Whale with Bahamas opening

Prize: One lucky winner will receive their name on the guest list with +1

Entry: Simply leave a comment and we’ll pick a winner on Wednesday afternoon

Please remember to leave a valid email address so we can get in touch with you if you win.  GO!

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Download: Bahamas – Hockey Teeth [MP3]

More Shows For Monday

It’s been a crazy couple of days for shows in Austin, and Monday is no different.  You won’t get the huge amount of options like you did on Friday/Saturday, but you still will have your pick of three better than average shows.  So if you’re looking for some sweet music to check out on a Monday night in Austin, follow the jump to see where we think you should be.  Follow the jump.

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Show Preview: Akron/Family @ Parish (4/1)

Date 4/1/11
Location The Parish
Doors 8pm
Tickets $15 @ Frontgate

Akron/Family released a crazy experimental album earlier this year and are now stopping into Austin at the Parish Friday night in support of the new LP.  Joining the band as opening support is Delicate Steve.  I’ll be anxious to hear what these new songs sound like translated to the live setting.

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Download: Akron/Family – Silly Bears [MP3]

Giveaway: Austin Music Volume 10 Tickets & CD (2/23)

The Austin Music Office is back again with their annual compilation album featuring music from some of the hottest local acts around.  The compilation CD soon to be released features music by Bright Light Social Hour, Sahara Smith, The Marshall Ford Swing Band, Danny Malone, TV Torso, Ocote Soul Sounds, Mother Falcon, Gina Chavez, Betty Soo, Bill Callahan, The Trishas, T-Bird and the Breaks, Tee Double and James Speer, and The Octopus project.  Whew.  To celebrate this release, a show is going down at The Parish on Wednesday the 23rd with short sets by a few of the acts mentioned above (full lineup can be seen on the Parish site).  Now tickets will cost most of you $10 at the door, but TWO lukcy winners will get into this show on us.  Deets are as follow:

– TWO winners will receive their name +1 on the guest list AND a copy of the Austin Music Volume 10 CD.

– To enter: Simply leave a comment below or hit us up on twitter with why you should win.

– Don’t forget to leave a valid email address so we can find you when the contest closes.

– Contest closes this Friday at high noon.

ATH Free Week Guide

So it’s that time of year again in Austin when all us music nerds get our geek on with a slew of free shows going on.  Thats right folks, it’s free week in Austin!  Now we know that the free shows really began this past weekend, but ATH was nursing a minor hangover from New Years so we missed out on those shows.  We would however like to share our picks for the best show each night of the week going through the upcoming weekend.  Obviously options abound for shows and choosing just ONE show for each night was a tough chore for us.  We just figured that you could see ALL your options on most other sites in town.  We’d recommend Show List Austin or Do512 for all expansive show lists.  Follow the jump for our nightly recommendations.

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Show Preview: English Teeth @ Parish (12/16)

Date 12/16/10
Location Parish
Doors 8:30pm
Tickets $5 @ Door

Promising Austin band English Teeth have a show planned at The Parish on Thursday night to celebrate the release of their third new EP this year.  Joining the trio on the inside stage are fellow local up and comers Holy Wave, Eric Brendo, and Silver Ships.  Those interested in seeing The TEEF, as they call themselves, can expect a set time of around 11:15 pm.

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Download: English Teeth – Dear Caesar [MP3]

Show Preview: Film School @ Parish (9/23)

Date 9/23/10
Location The Parish
Doors 900p
Tickets $12 @ Parish site

It’s a busy weekend in Austin and you can start that weekend early with a show at The Parish on Thursday night with recent ATH favorite Film School.  Making the evening more enticing to you fans, local bands TV Torso and Monahans will both be on stage with the out of towners.  Should be a night filled with good music.

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Download: Film School – Heart Full Of Pentagons [MP3]

Photos: Fresh Millions @ The Parish (8/14)

Saturday night at The Parish we helped put on an awesome show by local bands Fresh Millions, Love at 20, and Superlitebike.  Lucky for you and me, I made a new friend named Charles who just so happened to be a photographer with an impressive portfolio.  After the jump you can find some fancy photos Charles took at the show on Saturday.  If nothing else, you gotta see the badass laser show put on by Love at 20.  Superlitebike were also very impressive as I had never seen them live.  They know how to rock!  Oh and I’m sorry to Fresh Millions for having to bounce before their set, but I’ve seen them live and know they can rock the place as well.  Follow the jump for photos.

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Ultra8201 Birthday Party @ Parish (6/10)

Date 6/10/10
Location Parish
Doors 9pm
Tickets $6 with RSVP @ Do512

Our friends over at the Ultra8201 blog are throwing quite the little birthday party at The Parish on Thursday night.  The guys have locked down solid locals like L.A.X, Love at 20, Politics, and The Redboys for sets during the night’s festivities.  It should be a good night to get your weekend of music started a little early.

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Download: L.A.X. – I’m Sorry [MP3]

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