I like competition. The thrill of victory, agony of defeat, and other cliches really get my blood pumping. To that end, I present you with TwoGroove Deathmatch (gong crash).Here’s the deal: From time to time, I will select two bands to go head-to-head (totally original thinking on my part, I must say). I’ll post some [...]
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TwoGroove Deathmatch - The Beginning
FREE! Solar Powered Concerts - Fastball and The Black And White Years
Hot damn on a Wednesday night! Last week the Solar-Powered Concert series brought us Ozomatli. This week, we get Fastball and The Black and White Years. Two for the low low price of free. This Wednesday, Republic Square Park.I love summer in Austin. Music abounds and most of the college kids are gone. I get [...]
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TwoGroove to Cover Austin Surf Sesh ‘09
Just confirmed that I’ll be getting press passes to this weekend’s event. Expect plenty of pictures (and not just of the bikini contest!) and a report from the show.The info is below. Due to demand, the venue has moved to Carlos n’ Charlies and tickets are still available. The weather should be perfect and the [...]
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Gomez To Play Two Shows Tonight
Hot damn on a Monday night!English indie rockers Gomez are putting in two nights of work tonight. First, the psychedelic five-piece is making an in-store appearance at Waterloo before they head to Stubb’s. Their in the first stages of a US tour culminating with an August 8th appearance at Lollapalooza. Their 1998 debut, Bring It [...]
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Go Out Tonight
Thar be good shows afoot! It’s a warm Saturday evening, why spend it alone indoors (writing a blog…)?Also, you probably won’t get shot since Spiro’s is closing for good.
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Should guns be allowed in bars?
Understanding that this is a music blog, I won’t spend too much time on gun rights and control. However…It’s a simple question. In light of the shooting at Spiro’s, the question has come up: Would a sober, armed citizen have been able to stop the shooting? Texas has a concealed carry license, but guns aren’t [...]
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TwoGroove to Cover Future Fest
Time to bust out the glow sticks and candy necklaces, TwoGroove is heading to Future Fest! The June 27th event will feature electronic music from the likes of ATB, DJ Dan, Dieselboy, and Bassbin Twins. Tickets are on sale now.My press pass was just confirmed, so if you don’t have the stomach or wallet for [...]
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Digital Atlanta responds to LG Allstarz shooting
Friend of TwoGroove and indie rap group Digital Atlanta sent me a note in response to the shooting at Spiros by members of LG Allstarz last Thursday. Spiros has a reputation for incidents like this and Digital Atlanta stresses that it is not indicative of the indie rap scene in general.“It’s not common for things [...]
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Free Show: Ozomatli this Wednesday
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As part of the Solar-Powered Concert series, conga line aficionados Ozomatli will be performing for free at Republic Park on Wednesday. This is definitely a band worth seeing live, they have an energy like no other.Note: Not sure how you can win free tickets to a free show.From Austin Decider: Fans of polyrhythmic, polyglot party [...]
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Update: Spiro’s Shooting
From The Austinist, but now with inflammatory commentary!The hip-hop group behind the early Friday morning shooting outside Spiro’s has now been identified as the “LG Allstarz” from La Grange, Texas. The two men turned themselves in to police on Friday afternoon.Booked to open the show, they failed to show up for the gig, finally arriving [...]
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5 Austin Bands You Should Be Listening To
Austin is home to more live music than one person can reasonably experience in a lifetime. With the multitude of bands playing original music, it can be tough to capture the attention of music fans in Austin. When the big names come to town, we line up outside Stubb’s or Austin Music Hall while very [...]
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Shootings, Music, Police, and More: A Night in Austin
Last night was interesting. Here’s the summary: Emo’s hosted great live music (as usual), eight people were shot outside Spiro’s, an entertainment company screwed over a band, and four mounted police nearly shut down a show at Bayou.Emo’s: Although they were charging a ridiculous $10 cover (thanks to The Loyalty Firm for inviting me out [...]
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Past, Present, Future: Liquid Blue
Liquid Blue is the world’s most traveled band, having played in over 100 countries. We were lucky enough to do a Past, Present, Future interview with the band as they work on new music for their sophomore release.Members/Instruments:Scott Stephens - Vocals/KeysThe Grovler - GuitarNikki Nova -Vocals/KeysAngelo Frisina -DrumsGina Devan - VocalsDiana Ferrer (Vocals)Year Formed: 19961. [...]
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Past, Present, Future: Sound Liberation
Members/Instruments:Gene “Noizepunk” Pritsker - composer, guitarist, rapperDavid “Criminal Cello” Gotay - rapper, cellistGreg “B-man” Baker - guitaristCharles “Das Krooner” Coleman - singerChanda Rule - voiceFranz Hackl - trumpetMat Fieldes - bassistDavid Rosenblatt - drummerGuest performers such as: James “The Prophet” Gotay (rapper), Dave Taylor (trombone), John Clark (
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The Beginner’s Guide to Concert Photography
As you may have noticed from the Photographical Madness section on the site, I have more than a passing interest in photography. Specifically, I enjoy and respect the challenges of concert photography: low-light, no tripod, unpredictable subjects in motion, and time constraints. Plus you get to see shows for free and be in the front [...]
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Interview with Michael Garfield - Part 3
Read Part 1 hereRead Part 2 hereThis is the third and final installment of our lengthy interview with musician and visual artist, Michael Garfield.Many thanks to Michael for providing us with such an insightful and entertaining interview!09. Pick one of your favorite pieces (your art or music) and give us the backstory.“It Hurts So We’re [...]
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Photographical Madness: The Black and White Years
Here are pictures from Buffalo Billiards’ 10th birthday party, hosted by Do512.com. The Black and White Years played two sets to a full house.More pictures below the break.
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The Black and White Years Pack Buffalo Billiards
Last night, Buffalo Billiards hosted it’s 10 year birthday party with the help of Do512.com. Mash-up expert Car Stereo (Wars) provided bookend DJ sets and Austin’s own The Black and White Years took the stage to give the crowd two sets of their signature indie electro-rock.The free beers provided by Do512 were gone quickly as [...]
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5turns25 Releases New “Folktronic” Tracks
Let me warn you: this music will probably not appeal to many of you. If you are the adventurous type, then check out 5turns25. They are a folk-electronic duo from Connecticut that uses live-looping in conjunction with a plethora of instruments. The end product is an ambient, amorphous, and haunting soundscape.Late last month, 5turns25 (which [...]
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