Friday Top 5: Austin Artists to Watch in 2012

Usually the year begins in January, but I typically don’t get my musical gears started until after SXSW.  So I started thinking about the Austin scene, and honestly, I think it’s really struggling right now (and I don’t quite know who to blame).  But, I wanted to give a shout out to five bands that I think are going to make a huge impact this year in Austin and/or Texas, at least that’s what I’m hoping to see from them.  These aren’t in any particular order, so just go with it, and if you see that one of these bands is playing…do Austin a favor and actually go watch them play. Oh, and we included one Houston act because they’re here all the time and we love them. Deal with it.

 

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ATH SXSW Show & Sampler (3/16/12)

It’s that time again folks, time for SXSW and another awesome show by yours truly here at ATH.  This year we’re teaming up with our amigos over at local label Sonora Records to bring what is arguably the best SXSW show around.  We’ve got a sweet lineup that’s been worked on behind the scenes for months now with some equally incredible local sponsors.  Here are the deets on the show after the jump.

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Show Preview: Crooks @ Scoot Inn (11/13)

Date 11/13/10
Location Scoot Inn
Doors 900p
Tickets $5 @ Door

One of Austin’s finest up and coming country bands, Crooks, plan to headline a show at Scoot Inn on Saturday night.  Joining the guys on stage are fellow local buzz bands Western Ghost House and Twilight Hotel.  This should be a great chance to see some of the best new bands Austin has to offer on the cheap.

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/02-Downtown-1.mp3]

Download: Crooks – Downtown [MP3]

Michael Kingcaid @ Scoot Inn (9/16)

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Date 9/16/09
Location Scoot Inn
Doors 9pm
Tickets $5 @ Door

101x is putting on another Homegrown live at Scoot Inn on Wednesday and features What Made Milwaukee Famous front-man Michael Kingcaid performing with The Motts.  Fellow locals TV Torso and Western Ghost House will be joining in for support.  Sorry for the lack of info on door times and price, but I tried my best.  I LOVE it when no one seems to know shit about an event put on by a big local radio station.  Seriously.  Anyone have more details?

[audio: https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gone-and-done-it-now.mp3]

Download: Michael Kingcaid & The Motts – Gone and Done it Now [MP3]