Tag Archives: Austin

Consider the Source release Fire Alarms EP + Austin, TX shows (SXSW)

Posted on March 9, 2009 by bandweblogs

Consider the Source

Austin, TX's Consider the Source is proud to announce the release of their new EP titled 'Fire Alarms'. Widely-praised within their hometown and released on drummer James Taylor's up-and-coming imprint Giant Steps Records, 'Fire Alarms' showcases the kinetic-yet-controlled profile of the Texas-bred post-punk band to the absolute fullest ... Continue reading →

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NPR Music presents SXSW Showcase w/ The Decemberists @ Stubbs

Posted on February 3, 2009 by bandweblogs

The Decemberists

NPR Music will present a South by Southwest showcase headlined by The Decemberists at Stubbs on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, kicking off the opening night of this year's SXSW Music Conference and Festival in Austin, TX ... Continue reading →

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Wild Light review + show @ The Parish, Austin, TX

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Jenny May

Wild Light

The band Wild Light recently entered my inbox with unfortunately, limited information about them. The good thing though, is that I was able to find their MySpace page and once the music started I was hooked ... Continue reading →

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Japanese bands at SXSW festival - Detroit 7, Petty Booka, Ketchup Mania via JETRO

Posted on March 4, 2008 by bandweblogs

Petty Booka - Bluegrass

Japan is bringing a wildly diverse mix of its latest musical exports to America - from Tokyo bluegrass and comic punk to death dub and several genres in between, as the country seeks a larger audience for Japanese performers ... Continue reading →

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Brighton band Passenger set to play SXSW + download MP3

Posted on March 3, 2008 by bandweblogs

Passenger

Brighton-based band Passenger will perform live for the first time in the States this month at Austin's SXSW festival with two sets: March 13th, 2008 - Smokin' Music showcase, 10 pm; March 14th, 2008 - Stubbs (indoors), 11:40 pm ... Continue reading →

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Van Morrison to open SXSW 2008 + US tour dates

Posted on February 20, 2008 by bandweblogs

The legendary Van Morrison will open the South By Southwest Music Conference in Austin, TX, kicking off the event on March 12, 2008 at the La Zona Rosa. The show will be part of a short US tour previewing his … Continue reading →

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R.E.M. to release new 'Accelerate' album + SXSW show at Stubbs in Austin

Posted on January 28, 2008 by bandweblogs

R.E.M.

R.E.M. is set to release their new studio album 'Accelerate' on March 31st, 2008 in the UK (US April 1). 'Accelerate' will be the band's first LP since 2004's 'Around the Sun' ... Continue reading →

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Subrosa Union - "Operation Looking Forward" tour 2008: Takin' show to Troops

Posted on January 2, 2008 by bandweblogs

Subrosa Union

As the definitive snapshot of Bob Hope entertaining the troops during war time, Subrosa Union the "Rasta Rockers" from El Paso by way of their new home in Austin, Texas will share in that legacy ... Continue reading →

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Gibson Robot Guitar to make history, Charlie Sexton to launch event

Posted on November 30, 2007 by bandweblogs

Gibson Robot Guitar

Guitar Center and Charlie Sexton will join Gibson Guitar for a special event to launch the world's first guitar with robotic technology, the Gibson Robot Guitar. True to the spirit of innovation, Gibson Guitar is set to make musical history ... Continue reading →

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Grimy Styles releases debut album Rewind with tour dates

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Guest Music Blogger

Grimy Styles, Austin-based instrumental dub roots reggae outfit, is excited to announce the release of debut album, 'Rewind,' and accompanying tour set to kick off June 13th with 16 dates confirmed in New Mexico, Arizona, California, Utah, Colorado and Texas. … Continue reading →

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