[ March 13, 2009; 10:00 pm; ] Mr. Brown and the Dubkids have been setting the stage for Boombox every Tuesday night at Lucky Lounge. But with 5-blend vocals, deejay drops, B3 organ, guitars, bass, and percussion, and a cohesion in dub mastery, the reggae jamband is a force flying solo. On Friday, March 13th, the group takes over the hall of [...]
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Mr. Brown & Dubkids at Flamingo Cantina
Art Opening - New Works by David Lawell
[ March 4, 2009; 6:00 pm; ] Known for his musical compositions as Tolera Storm or animation work for the movie A Scanner Darkly, David Lawell has returned to Austin and will be showcasing his new artistic works at Z'Tejas from March 1 through March 31.The opening reception will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2008 from 6-9pm.Z' Tejas is located at [...]
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The Egg, Kraak & Smaak, 2020Soundsystem & Orchard Lounge
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[ March 17, 2009; 9:00 pm; ] We've already broken down the massiveness that is Kraak & Smaak (read post) and Orchard Lounge (read post) here at Earthbird Music, but on Tuesday, March17th, Dreamtime Productions puts them together along side UK-based festival circuiteers The Egg and live electronica outfit 2020Soundsystem for a wicked night at the Parish. This will be Kraak & [...]
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Content Syndication: Post Once, Publish Everywhere
So, you understand how RSS feeds work, don’t you? (Please, say that it’s so.) If not, get to Googling. You’ve got some things to catch up on. Not a Googler? Here is the just of it:A RSS feed outputs posted content from a site and lists it in reverse chronological order using standard tag elements. [...]
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Moving Matter in 3D with Fatty Lumpkin, Toast, and Funkatron
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[ February 27, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Now this is what I am talking about! Done are the days of static stage positions and tanning bulbs disguised as stage lighting. Considering the pace in which technology evolves, we've all been more than patient in waiting for something new to break open the live show into a full showcase of visual and auditory [...]
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Homegrown Chill with Govinda, OHN, and Shuttle Debris
[ February 18, 2009; 9:00 pm; ] 101x and Chillville have put together an amazing showcase for Wednesday, February 19th at The Parish with some cool surprises in the works.From the crew at 101x & Chillville:"So this morning on Chillville, the bands were announced for the first edition of “Homegrown Live - Chillville Edition”, or “Homegrown Chill”. No matter what you [...]
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Wild is the Wind - Tribute to Nina Simone
[ February 21, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Bemba Entertainment has yet, another original event coming up, a little less than three weeks away. February 21st, 2009 will mark Nina Simone's 76th birthday. Even though she left us several years ago, we will celebrate her birthday knowing she's still with us in spirit. Capacity is just 100, creating a [...]
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Save Austin Music’s Big Meeting
[ February 16, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Save Austin Music (SAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Austin Music culture. The organization tackles some pretty big issues on behalf of Austin musicians and artists. But they can't do it all alone. Get involved! SAM is holding their "Big Meeting" tonight, February 16th, from 7-9 pm. Can't make it to the [...]
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Venue Selection: Look Before You Book
Regardless of your genre or act, protect your reputation by researching venues before booking shows and gigs.
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The Live PA is Back! Pnuma with Big Gigantic
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[ February 28, 2009; 9:00 pm; ] On February 28th, 2008, the Live PA showcase returns to Austin as Alex Botwin (aka Alex B.) and Lane Shaw from Memphis-based Pnuma Trio and Colorado-based Big Gigantic take the stage at The Parish. Synaesthesiax will be on lighting detail with Tyler Ristow and Todd Shepard on live art installations.
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Ararat Nights with DJ Bullet
[ February 12, 2009; 9:00 pm; February 19, 2009; 9:00 pm; February 26, 2009; 9:00 pm; ] My first experience with the Ararat crew was on April 22nd, 2000 through my open bedroom window. I only remember the date because it was my first night in a rental house on 104 E. 52nd St, which was directly behind the group's North Loop restaurant location. It was also my first night in Austin.I [...]
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DJ Spooky - That Subliminal Kid with the Golden Arm Trio
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[ February 13, 2009; 9:00 pm; ] DJ Spooky will be performing along side The Golden Arm Trio and Delicious on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Mohawk. The Clouds are Ghost will be holding down the after-party action later that evening.From Spooky's MySpace page (if you one of the few that don't know his work):While prolific and highly regarded as a writer [...]
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Austin Jazz Society - 2009 Tribute Event
The Austin Jazz Society, in its second annual event, pays tribute to three of Austin’s finest musicians – Horacio Rodriguez, Sandy Allen and John “Mambo” Traynor – Sunday, February 15, 2009, 8:30 PM at the Elephant Room in Austin, Texas.
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Don’t Hate Them For Pangea - Evil Nine Lives!
I'm not the promoter, and am not really in the market of judging another promoters decisions (OK, so I still do it sometimes), but there has already been a little chatter about the decision to put one of the hottest electronica production crews out of the UK on the non-existent stage of swankster nightclub Pangea. [...]
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RIP: Charles Wesley Cooper, III
Just stop reading for a while and listen to the music.
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Afrofreque - Live at Luna in San Antonio
[ January 31, 2009; 10:00 pm; ] Watch out San Antonio. Afrofreque is headed back your way. The band will take the stage at Luna on Saturday, Saturday, January 31st to serve up a stew of live, hip-hop, and soul grooves perfect for a winter excursion into all things funky.For you first time Afrofrequers, the band mixes live, soulful hip-hop with the [...]
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Afrofreque Chicken Struts with Manolo Black
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[ February 7, 2009; 10:00 pm; ] It's the first party of the new year for Afrofreque, so going to make this one a little special for the hip-hop, soul, and funk lovers in the ATX. Afrofreque will be keeping the party live at Lambert's on Saturday night, February 7th, 2008, with special guest performances by Chicken Strut and Manolo Black (aka [...]
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Event Promotion: Tracking the Hidden Pixels
Before social media became prevalent, bands and promoters only had a few avenues for marketing their events and music releases to potential fans. You could either pay for newspaper ad space, wiggle your way into a radio DJ's heart and pray for a radio announcement, or spend four nights out of the week trolling through [...]
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Help Bush Pack: Starlynx, DJ Manny, & Claude 9 Scratch In Obama
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[ January 20, 2009; 10:00 pm; ] I just love Twitter, especially for all the tiny morsels of satirical linkage that floats around from the ones that I follow. While I must give credit to Houston's @713punky for this particular link share, its only fitting to check it out before the Obama inauguration this Tuesday, January 20th, 2009. Click the image and help [...]
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The Parish Will Womp: Ana Sia and VibeSquaD
[ January 23, 2009; 10:00 pm; ] On January 23, 2008, prepare for a rage as Ana Sia and VibeSquaD take the stage and bounce the wooden floors of The Parish. Ana Sia and Vibesquad will also be performing along side Los Angeles-based experimental electronica artist Nosaj Thing. Synaesthesiax will be on lighting detail with Tyler Ristow and Tourmaline Todd on live [...]
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