- Fader Fort releases lineup, Carson Daly heading to Austin
New today: — Fader Fort released its daily lineup, including the tantalizing “special guests” on the last slot Saturday night. Santigold and Gary Clark Jr., who would be the prom queen and king of SXSW 2012 if such honors were bestowed, are there, too, of course. — “Last Call with Carson Daly” will host its first showcase, […]
- John Mayer cancels tour and SXSW show
Our friends at KGSR tipped us off. Mayer is experiencing a return of some throat problems. Mayer released a statement to fans, saying, “”Nothing feels worse than having to break the stage down before the performance, and I mean nothing…”.
- SXSW Band of the Day: The Heavy
From: Noid (a fictional hamlet near Bath) England. In 50 words or less: The Heavy drops big band rock and soul that’s alternately brash and brooding. Though Kelvin Swaby’s vocals contain an obvious hat tip to Curis Mayfield, the band’s sound is so relevant in the new millennium that everyone from the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to […]
- GZA to perform with Grupo Fantasma
Austin-based Latin funk band Grupo Fantasma will serve as the backing band for Wu-Tang Clan co-founder GZA on Saturday, March 17 at the Haven Club (409 Colorado) as part of the Babygrande Records SXSW showcase. GZA’s upcoming album, “Dark Matter,” is “informed by his longtime fascination with astronomy and quantum physics,” acco […]
- Review: Radiohead at the Erwin Center
One of the big questions going into Wednesday night’s Radiohead show at the Erwin Center: How would the new material hold up in an arena? A lot of “The King of Limbs” relies on the introduction of subtle effects that disrupt and complement everything else going on. In other words, it doesn’t have the stadium friendly approach of the b […]
- Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow added to Johnny Cash tribute
“We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash” will be April 20 at ACL Live and already sported a pretty hefty lineup, including Kenny Chesney, Kris Kristofferson, Chris Cornell and Lucinda Williams. More details in our earlier announcement. Tickets are already on sale through acl-live.com, at Waterloo Records or by calling 877-4-F […]
- Downtown Beauty Bar closing after SXSW
Beauty Bar, a fixture in downtown’s Red River District for more than five years, will close its doors after South by Southwest, a spokesman told the American-Statesman Thursday. The club’s final show, which is set for March 18, will feature Hollywood Holt, Japanther, Doomtree, Bad Rabbits and others. Doors open at 6 p.m. RSVP at goodbyesouthby.ev […]
- Spoon to play benefit for Chris Gray at Red 7 on April 11
Spoon, who headlined Fun Fun Fun Fest last November, will play a benefit show at Red 7 on April 11 for Houston Press (and former Austin Chronicle) music editor Chris Gray, who suffered a heart attack last year. Tickets are $20 through frontgate.
- 50 Cent to perform 'Get Rich or Die Tryin'' at Austin Music Hall March 16
50 Cent will perform his album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” as part of Eminem’s Shady Records SXSW showcase on Friday, March 16 at Austin Music Hall. Eminem announced the show last night on Twitter. Seth Wenig ASSOCIATED PRESS Slaughterhouse, Yelawolf, Big K.R.I.T., Schoolboy Q, Action Bronson, Don Trip, S.T.S. and the Foodchain will also […]
- SXSW music wristbands on sale at Waterloo Records
A limited number of SXSW music wristbands are available now at Waterloo Records on 600 North Lamar Blvd. Cost is $175. Click here for more info on SXSW wristbands.
- Rachael Ray party lineup adds Theophilus London
Theophilus London has been added to the lineup at her March 17 Stubb’s party, which already includes Train, Jimmy Cliff and Blitzen Trapper among others. That’s free and open to the public, no RSVP required. See the full details on the music and her menu here.
- Free show at Austin High with Mumford and Sons, Edward Sharpe
Our pal Michael Corcoran was right and KGSR has the details: The folks who rode the Big Easy Express tour last summer, which stopped in both Marfa and Austin, will perform a free show March 17 at Austin High School (the Austin High band backed Mumford, etc. when there were here last summer). Myspace (!) is the sponsor and you have to RSVP for tickets. The sh […]
- Emo's East and Beauty Ballroom offer a host of stellar unofficial SXSW events
For whatever reason shiny new Austin venues Emo’s East and the Beauty Ballroom are not official SXSW venues this year. Nonetheless, the two adjacent clubs are holding a host of stellar free events throughout SXSW week. Things kick off Tuesday night with a metal showcase featuring High On Fire, Star & Dagger, Rwake, Eagle Claw and conclude Saturday […]
- UPDATE: The Fader Fort is 'larger than life'
(The 2011 Fader Fort wristband pickup line. Jay Janner AMERICAN-STATESMAN) UPDATE: Here’s a statement from Andy Cohn, president and publisher of The FADER, Inc. about the lightning fast Fader Fort RSVP that opened and closed this afternoon: “Both The FADER and SXSW actually released the RSVP link to our lists simultaneously. Going into our 11th y […]
- Bomba Estereo, Torreblanca & Amigas added to Sat. SXSW Auditorium Shores show
Excellent Colombian electro-dance outfit Bomba Estereo and Torreblanca & Amigas a Mexico City-based (impromptu?) collaboration featuring ultra hip singer-songwriter Ximena Sariñana alongside Natalia Lafourcade, Javiera Mena and Andrea Balency Trio have been added to the early part of the Auditorium Shores showcase at SXSW on Saturday, March 17. The free […]
- Radiohead dazzles and awes at 'Austin City Limits' taping
More photos from Radiohead's performance. Die-hard fans started showing up at ACL Live at noon for Radiohead’s “Austin City Limits” taping Tuesday. Fans without tickets. Fans with almost no hope of getting into the hottest show in Austin in years. Many of those queued outside were likely among the record 19,000 entries for free tickets […]
- Old Settler's Music Festival announces schedule
The 25th annual Old Settler's Music Festival, which takes place April 19-22 at Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch, has announced its schedule of performers. On Friday night, James McMurtry performs from 10:15 p.m.-11:30 p.m. and Railroad Earth performs from 10:45 p.m. to midnight. On Saturday, Iron and Wine performs from 10:30 p.m. to midnigh […]
- Lionel Richie will play ACL Live during SXSW
He’s headlining the Billboard showcase on March 14. Will he play all night long? (Sorry, we had to go there at least once.) No, there are other folks on the bill: the-Dream, Polica, Wallpaper and Vintage Trouble.
- Music by the Slice returns to Homeslice with Belle Brigade, Great Lake Swimmers, more
For the seventh year in a row, the fantastic South Congress pie slingers of Home Slice Pizza are hosting a free public show during SXSW. The event takes place Friday, March 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Belle Brigade (8:20 PM) Radiation City (7:45 PM) Great Lake Swimmers (7:10 PM) Mother Falcon (6:35 PM) Dan Mangan (6:00 PM) Family of the Year (5:25 PM) Dark […]
- SXSW Band of the Day: Mean Jeans
From: Portland, Oregon Website: www.myspace.com/themeanjeans In 50 words or fewer: This band probably likes the Ramones, and writes good, late 70s-style songs about parties, with the occasional guitar solo. Could share a bill with: Bad Sports, Bass Drum of Death
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