- SXSW Band of the Day: Harouki Zombi
From: Athens, GA and Omaha, NE Online: haroukizombi.com In 50 words or less: Conceived as both dance party and performance art piece, this pop-up shop collaboration between Nina Barnes (wife of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes) and musician Orenda Fink includes rave-y club grooves and zombie geishas. Fink DJs while Barnes’ technicolor geishas splash acros […]
- A preview of Saturday night's Wilco performance on 'Austin City Limits'
A band that exemplifies the spirit of ‘Austin City Limits’ as well as any modern band, Wilco will appear on the venerable TV show this Saturday for the fourth time in the band’s history. Below is a video from the folks at ‘ACL’ previewing the show to the sounds of Wilco’s “War on War.” I don’t know how it […]
- Music video series: The Couch
Austin band the Couch began in 2007 as a three-piece musical endeavor quite literally on a couch in San Marcos. They quickly became regulars in the music scene there and in 2010, two of the original three members made their way to Austin. They’ve since added two members and the band has developed a following in its adopted city. I caught up with the ba […]
- Tonight's picks: Elizabeth Cook at the Cactus Cafe
Elizabeth Cook at the Cactus Cafe. Elizabeth Cook’s Don Was-produced, 2010 album “Welder” earned the crossover country singer/songwriter rave reviews for her traditional style. She is set to head out on tour opening for Willie Nelson next week. $15 8 p.m. 2247 Guadalupe St. www.cactuscafe.org Also playing:Jon Dee Graham at the Continental C […]
- Family friendly music show returns to MACC in March
Patricia Vonne performing in 2010 at the Help Austin Help Haiti concert at Austin Music Hall. Photo by Kelly West AMERICAN-STATESMAN The Mexican American Experience 2012, a two-day music showcase featuring rhythms from Tejano to Latin rock, comes back for the second time this spring at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on March 14 and 1 […]
- Candlebox, John Mayer, Peter Case and other SXSW news
SXSW hasn’t posted its music schedule yet, but concert website Pollstar.com has started to list a few showcases, including a couple with bands that haven’t been announced yet. John Mayer is scheduled to play Stubb’s on Saturday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) with Justin Townes Earle. Peter Case and Paul Collins of the Nerves and the Br […]
- SXSW Band of the Day: Cloud Nothings
Cloud Nothings - "No Future / No Past" Official Video from Urban Outfitters on Vimeo. From: Cleveland Website: www.facebook.com/cloudnothings In 50 words or less: Yes, another solo, bedroom-type project, but this one has since morphed into a band with other people, who put out a not-bad-at-all full-length, “Attack On Memory,” earlier th […]
- Chaos in Tejas four-day passes on sale now.
Here is the link for four-day passes. And here are some newly announced bands (and here is the schedule so far: Anasazi Blood Wing (members of the Spits…First show ever) Church of Misery (Japan) Criaturas the Dopamines Gun Outfit Harm’s Way Hatred Surge the Hex Dispensers John Wesley Coleman Joyce Manor Martial Canterel Mindset the Mind Spiders P […]
- Girl in a Coma plays an NPR Tiny Desk Concert
San Antonio’s Girl in a Coma dropped by NPR’s studio for an excellent acoustic performance.
- John Aielli is back in the hospital
Gary Dinges has the details in his radio and TV blog. KUT host Aielli suffered a heart attack Jan. 4 but returned to the air about two weeks later.
- SXSW Band of the Day: Sharon Van Etten
From: Brooklyn, NY Online: sharonvanetten.com In 50 words or fewer: Van Etten’s second album, “Epic” (Ba Da Bing, 2010) was her breakout, a largely acoustic affair full of raw-wound tunes. But her new one, “Tramp” (Jagjaguwar) is a revelation, a full-band, electric exploration of heartbreak’s jagged parameters. Expect seri […]
- Tonight's picks: Moonlight Towers, Victor Villarreal, El Commode
Moonlight Towers at the Hole in the Wall. Their 2011 album “Day is the New Night” is a top-drawer hunk of pure power pop (see also the cover of Big Star’s “September Gurls”). 10 p.m. Free. 2538 Guadalupe St. 477-4747. www.holeinthewallaustin.com Also playing:Victor Villarreal, the Eastern Sea at the Mohawk; El Commode, Borrisoka […]
- Monday music links: Jonathan Toubin, the Doobie Brothers and more
Rolling Stone talks to former Austinite and New York Night Train soul DJ Jonathan Toubin, who was severely injured when a taxi crashed into his Portland hotel room Dec. 8. Toubin, who was in Portland to play a party, is still working to recover from his injuries, which include lacerated tendons in his hands, a fractured pelvis and hearing loss in one ear: […]
- Check out a new, 37 minute jam from Neil Young and Crazy Horse.
Yes, a half-hour, fuzz-n-crunch mess-around from Shakey and the band. It ends with “Cortez the Killer,” sort of like the way the Velvet Underground would preface “Sister Ray” with an even longer jam called “Sweet Sister Ray.” Yes. Your day is better now.
- Tonight's picks: A Lull at Mohawk
A Lull at Mohawk. Chicago-based indie pop band combines lush synthesizers, choppy rhythms and experimental vocal styles in service of a sound at times reminiscent of the weird pop of Animal Collective. With Deleted Scenes and Taped Deck Mountain. 9 p.m. $10 912 Red River St. www.mohawkaustin.com Also playing:Mike and the Moonpies, John Evans at Hole in the W […]
- SXSW Band of the Day: Seun Kuti and Egypt 80
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80: “Rise” from KF Records on Vimeo. From: Lagos, Nigeria Website: knittingfactoryrecords.com In 50 words or less: Seun Kuti is the youngest son of afrobeat pioneer Fela, who inherited the helm of his father’s legendary ensemble Egypt 80 at age fifteen. The group’s latest Brian Eno-produced album deftly skewers g […]
- Radiohead ACL taping set for March 6
As previously announced, Radiohead will tape an episode of “Austin City Limits” when the band is in town for their March 7 show at the Erwin Center. ACL announced Thursday that the taping will take place March 6. The announcement also said there will be a public ticket giveaway, which usually happens on the ACL blog a week or so before the show. […]
- Weekend picks: Tia Carrera, Twin Sister and Ted Leo's shows for Esme
(Cody Duty AMERICAN-STATESMAN) FRIDAY Tia Carrera, A Giant Dog at Beerland. A stellar local bill, this. The headliner’s been cranking out improvisational psychedelic rock for most of the 21st century, the opener is one of the Austin’s best rising rock bands and this is their record release show for their debut album. 10 p.m. $6. 711 Red River St. […]
- Tonight's picks: Franny & Zooey, Lola Cola, Riders Against the Storm
Franny & Zooey at the Mohawk. Guitar and drums blues duo Jordan Webster, aka Mrs. Glass, and Eric Green look to Robert Johnson, Son House, and R.L. Burnside for music inspiration. With the Shivery Shakes. 9 p.m. $6 912 Red River St. mohawkaustin.com Also playing:Lola Cola, Smithers at Beerland 11:11, Boy, Final Exam, Three Leaf, GoGo Beware, Halaska at t […]
- Chris Isaak to tape PBS special at ACL Live Feb. 13
“Wicked Game” singer Chris Isaak will perform songs from his recent album, “Beyond the Sun,” which celebrates the music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and others who recorded at Memphis’ famous Sun Studio, along with some of his other hits for a PBS special on Feb. 13, ACL Live announced Wednesday. Wanda Jackson wil […]
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