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Author: Brian Hillsman

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Live music review: Dry Cleaning Rocked East Austin at Hotel Vegas

On the beautiful evening of Wednesday, May 25, London-based, post-punk band, Dry Cleaning played in front of a sold out venue on the Hotel Vegas patio. One year after the band released their debut LP, New Long Leg, the band toured the United States, finishing the current segment of their North American tour right here in East Austin.

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SXSW review: Hotel Vegas and Fire Records put on a great showcase Thursday

There was a light drizzle on Thursday morning as SXSW live-music goers began making their way toward their preferred featured venue showcase of the day.  Hotel Vegas, in conjunction with Fire Records, put on a memorably dazzling set of performances.

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SXSW review: Music for Listeners showcase goes international

The cool, early-afternoon breeze on Tuesday, March 15, masked the sun’s intensity, as patrons of Lazarus Brewing Co. scanned for any shady spot on the patio, preparing for a promising afternoon of live music.  Bands lined up for the Music for Listeners showcase made their way to Austin from various regions, ready to gain the attention of many Austin locals and SXSW show goers

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SXSW music review: good vibes at Next Wav by SoundCloud at Mohawk

As the cloudy overcast broke early on Monday afternoon, the crowd outside of Mohawk filed into the venue for Soundcloud’s Next Wav party at SXSW featuring an all-woman lineup, artist-focused panels and workshops to help working musicians grow their audiences.

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Live music review: NBA Leather Tour at Stubb’s warmed chilly crowd

On the chilly Monday evening of February 28, the sun set and fans lined up outside the gates at Stubb’s to open, eager for the highly-anticipated NBA Leather Tour featuring an all-star lineup of Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt and Alchemist with Boldy James.

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Tokyo Police Club put on a fun show at The Historic Scoot Inn

Just over 10 years after the release of their album, Champ, indie-rockers Tokyo Police Club released a deluxe edition of the classic LP and devoted a multi-city tour to commemorate the anniversary of the album’s initial release. On November 13, TPC performed in front of a jam-packed Historic Scoot Inn for the Austin stop on their “Champ 10” tour. 

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