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With a weekend so full of exceptional local music, it was hard to select three shows for this article. But after many hours of deliberation, I think you’ll love these picks. This time around, I recommend a garage rock album release, exceptional indie-pop band, and electronic music showcase. Enjoy the weekend and listen local! [Read more…]
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All hail the weekend! Our long work week is now a distant memory, so let’s celebrate with three days of ridiculously rad music. This time around, we recommend emotional dream pop, lo-fi indie rock, and everything you need to know about who’s playing Pecan Street Festival. Get out there, have fun, and support local music! [Read more…]
Our fair city is home to a wide variety of exceptional live music. On any given night, to quote Hunter S. Thompson, “You can strike sparks anywhere.” And while there will be tons of exceptional tunes flowing through Austin this weekend, I’ve decided to dedicate my weekend picks to Levitation Fest. A four-day celebration of all that’s good and trippy in local music, this off-center festival has something for everybody. Dig the festival and–as always–listen local! [Read more…]
Another week in the books. Time to get out on the town and dig live, local music! When you have a city chock-full of impressive shows, there’s no excuse not to! This weekend, we recommend an eclectic Austin music showcase, a trio of local electronic producers, and a pop show too rad to ignore. Enjoy the music, enjoy the weekend, and keep it local! [Read more…]
Good morning, afternoon, or evening, music lovers! Not to sound like an Internet weather man, but the forecast for this coming weekend is absolutely gorgeous. Your mission? Come out and listen to live, local music! This weekend, we recommend old school ATX indie, emotional pop/rock, and one of my favorite local synth bands. Enjoy the weather, weekend, and music! [Read more…]
Welcome to our weekend music preview! One of the best ways to enjoy the pleasant weather is to hit the town and check out some rad live, local music. This weekend, we recommend classic dance hall country, mid 2000s emo rock, and psychedelic rock straight from the land of The Black Angels. Listen local! [Read more…]
Happy Easter weekend, faithful music lovers! As the Big Bunny prepares his baskets and colors his eggs, lucky Austinites all over the city are on the hunt for rad local music. To aid your search, we recommend two nights of Latin flavor, and the hardest working honky tonk band around. Happy Easter, enjoy the weekend, and listen local! [Read more…]
With my ears still ringing from SXSW, I’m more inspired than ever to highlight Austin’s local music scene. This week, we recommend a touching singer/songwriter, slick, laid-back soul, and a shoegaze showcase. Enjoy the weekend, the music, and–as always–listen local! [Read more…]
Hear that far-off rumble? See that cloud of smoke rising from the horizon, as the ground trembles beneath your feet? That’s the sound of 2,000 bands, artists, and musicians speeding towards Austin for SXSW Music 2018! This weekend is your last chance to check out some live, local music before the festival hits the streets.
Luckily, there are plenty of unofficial shows and showcases already going down this weekend. To narrow down your options, we recommend these three. The best part: you can get into all of them for free.
Otis the Destroyer (Credit: Andrew Bennett)
Otis the Destroyer, Sailor Poon, Holy Wave, Shmu, Marmalakes, more
@ Cheer Up Charlies (900 Red River St.) – 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. – Free
The key to any good showcase is finding variety. On Friday, Cheer Up Charlies presents two stages of rock and roll goodness. From Sailor Poon’s aggressive, nails-out punk to the trippy psych rock of Otis the Destroyer, there are plenty of styles and genres to choose from. My personal recommendation? Get there early for subtle and haunting Cross Record. The full line up and RSVP information is available on the event’s Facebook page.
Megafauna rocked Black Fret’s 2108 season kick-off at Mohawk (Credit: Bill Tucker)
SX Soundcheck Saturday w/Megafauna, Ume, Magna Carda, Annabelle Chairlegs, more
@ Hotel Vegas (1502 E. 6th St.) – 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. – Free to $5
What a lineup! Nearly 10 hours of music across two stages await intrepid SXSW revelers. Highlights include the ’60s-era head music of Annabelle Chairlegs, hip hop duo Magna Carda, and the old-fashioned metal burn of Megafauna. And when the music’s over at 10 p.m., DJ Orion Garcia takes over at The Volstead until who knows when. Check out the Facebook event for the entire lineup and RSVP details.
Jackie Venson (Credit: Bill Tucker)
All the Friends Ball 2018 w/Jackie Venson, Alesia Lani, Ruby Jane, Charlie Faye & the Fayettes, more
@ Spider House Ballroom (2908 Fruth St.) – 1 p.m. – Free
Every year, Spider House Ballroom holds a series of splendid SXSW extravaganzas and this year is no exception. This Sunday bash has too many incredible Austin acts to count. Favorites include guitar virtuoso Jackie Venson, R&B stunner Alesia Lani, and violin prodigy Ruby Jane. Ten hours of music across five stages equals the best SXSW Sunday in Austin. Check out the Facebook event for the full schedule.
@BillTuckerTSP wants to know:
What show are you looking forward to most this weekend in Austin?