- Brit Award winner Ed Sheeran to play at SXSW
Warner Music Group, whose previously announced SXSW showcases at La Zona Rosa include appearances by heavy hitters Santigold and Theophilus London on Tuesday and T.I. and Wale on Thursday, will also feature Brit Award winner Ed Sheeran. Sheeran, the self-described “spotty, chubby ginger teenager” turned teen heart throb, will play on the group […]
- Free South by San Jose party features red hot Alabama Shakes; Perez at the Music Hall
An annual tradition, South by San Jose will once more take over the party lot shared by ultra-hip boutique hotel the San Jose and Jo’s Coffee on South Congress Ave. The party will go down Thursday, March 15 - Sunday, March 18 from noon to 8 p.m. daily. The free event features food from Jo’s Coffee, beer and music. The daily schedule is not yet av […]
- Weekend picks: Planets, Cloud Nothings Johnny Cash Bash
FRIDAY Planets at Beerland.The last chance to see Austin-based Planets, who are calling it quits after tonight. Their 2011 EP was among the best of last year — fast, powerful, in-your-face rock ‘n’ roll. With A Giant Dog, Eets Feets and Sexploits. 10 p.m. $6. 711 Red River. www.beerlandtexas.com — Peter Mongillo Also playing: Faceless […]
- Tonight's picks: Coma in Algiers, Puscifer, Vintage Loves Dance Party
Coma in Algiers at the Mohawk.These cats have been generating intimidating noise rock for years, so it’s nice to see them produce “Christ Adonis Algiers,” their third and best-so-far album, for which this show is a party. Quite a support bill: Dikes of Holland, Creationists and Nazi Gold. 9 p.m. $6 for those 21 and older, $8 for those young […]
- SXSW Band of the Day: Bez
From: Lagos, Nigeria Online: bezidakula.com In 50 words or fewer: A dapper dude with no shortage of charisma, Bez is neo-soul singer with a new jazz aesthetic. His smooth croon flows easily over everything from graceful orchestral arrangements to weirdly evocative disco. Could share a bill with: Raphael Saadiq, Anthony Hamilton, Jill Scott, Angie Stone. Feel […]
- Santigold to kick off SXSW Tuesday, The Low Anthem to play ACL Live
(Bret Gerbe FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN) As part of this year’s expanded Tuesday night Interactive Fest crossover events, Santigold, who destroyed a set at ACL Fest last fall, will play La Zona Rosa alongside Theophilus London and Curren$y. Providence-based indie-folk act The Low Anthem is now on the schedule for Thursday night at ACL Live, one of the fest […]
- Nas, Skrillex playing SXSW Friday
Yes, it’s that time of year when new SXSW announcements seem to drop hourly. Today’s latest include announcements that Skrillex and friends will be at the Mohawk on Friday, March 16. We already knew Skrillex was going to be at the MTVu Woodie Awards which will film at a still-to-be-disclosed location in Austin on Thursday, March 15, so the announ […]
- The Cult headlines Auditorium Shores shows at SXSW
British hard rock (goth? alternative?) lifers The Cult will make its 2012 live debut headlining the SXSW Auditorium Shores Stage on March 17. (Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like screaming along to “She Sells Sanctuary” and “Fire Woman.”) The Auditorium Shores Stage shows are free and open to the public, and The Cult will takes […]
- Obama sings while Gary Clark Jr. plays
Check out our president in chief singing while Austin guitar hero Gary Clark Jr plays. It was all part of an all-star music event Tuesday night at the White House and also included B.B. King Jr., Mick Jagger, Trombone Shorty, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. “In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues” was a special Black History Mon […]
- SXSW Band of the Day: The Ripe
The Ripe - Constant Waves from Jon Chamberlain on Vimeo. From: Austin Website: www.facebook.com/theripemusic?v=info In 50 words or fewer: The Ripe, who just released their debut full-length, "Into Your Ears," deal in American country honk by way of Britain, night-at-the-pub Kinks, good ol’ Austin psychedelia, with guitars doing back flips in […]
- Austin360 SXSW side parties database goes mobile
Now you really can take it with you. Our ever-popular SXSW side parties database is available on your mobile device for free by going to http://www.austin360.com/sxswm. (Have an iphone? Click the plus sign in your browser and add to home screen.) With less than a month to go before the event kickoff, we’ve already reached 200 hundred submissions (and w […]
- Juggalo alert! SXSW Saturday just got significantly Insane-r
(2001 AMERICAN-STATESMAN) Insane Clown Posse has been added to the SXSW schedule for Saturday night at 1100 Warehouse (the Tops Warehouse over by 501 Studios). East Austinites begin hiding your women and children accordingly.
- SXSW Band of the Day: Danny Brown
From: Detroit, Mich. Online: : itsbruiserbrigade.tumblr.com In 50 words or fewer: This oddball produced one of the 2011’s strongest albums, the free-download “XXX,” a rap record as funny, filthy and brain-scrambling as any produced last year. Look for a spring tour with Childish Gambino. Could share a bill with: Childish Gambino, Das Racist […]
- T.I., Wale, B.o.B. added to SXSW 2012 lineup
Is T.I. still the King of the South? Hip-hop fans will get a chance to judge whether the ATL-based rapper and reality TV star still rules when he takes the stage as part of a showcase at La Zona Rosa on Thursday, March 15. D.C.-based rapper on the rise Wale, Meek Mill, Snow Tha Product and Stalley are also on the bill that night. Another noteworthy new schoo […]
- Waterloo Records releases schedule for free parking lot shows during SXSW
As usual, Austin's famous indie record store will be a great place to catch fantastic free public shows throughout SXSW music festival. As has been the case for the last several years, Waterloo will transform its parking lot into an outdoor stage while hosting smaller acts on the inside for music fans who want to do something really novel like, you know […]
- British Embassy schedule out
Austin has always embraced the Brits (and Irish, Welsh and Scots) during SXSW, way before “Downton Abbey” fever. The popular British Music Embassy has released its party and showcase schedule, with events once again at Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto Blvd. The showcase schedule is after the jump; badges and wristbands get priority. We’re told […]
- SXSW Band of the Day: The White Eyes
From: Taipei City, Taiwan Online: thewhiteeyes.com In 50 words or fewer: Taiwanese post-punk that stylistically whiplashes between grungey thrash and highly melodic indie noise. Female lead Gao Xiao-gao is equally captivating spinning sultry swells through synthesizer swirls as she is unleashing wicked shrieks over furious guitars. Could share a bill with: P […]
- Review: Loretta Lynn at ACL Live
Kelly West AMERICAN-STATESMAN Friday night at ACL Live, Loretta Lynn had a cold. Based on her sniffling and coughing it was a pretty bad one, but she didn’t let it get to her. Maybe it tired her out a bit, especially toward the end, but for most of the night, the country music legend was just that, a legend, delivering a set to a crowd full of fans tha […]
- Friday music links: Al Green, Willie Nelson, the Hold Steady, more
New shows at ACL Live include Pink Martini (March 26), Al Green (April 26) and Ziggy Marley (May 2). Pitchfork announced the rest of its showcase with Fiona Apple. A campaign to have Willie Nelson perform at halftime at the Super Bowl. The Hold Steady play the Mohawk April 10.
- 'Silent disco' set for tonight
Disco fever is making a comeback in Austin. Cedar Street Courtyard, 208 W. Fourth St., is the site of a “silent disco” tonight from 9 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. What’s a silent disco? Disc jockeys serve up music available only via headphones given to concert-goers. No headphones, no tunes. The goal, according to the City of Austin, is to help mitiga […]
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