Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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A Giant Dog
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Live music preview: A Giant Dog and Caleb De Casper to take over Mohawk Friday

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Yes, we know it’s hot. It’s been the hottest Summer on record here in Austin. You’re already sweaty, warm and wishing for cooler days, but that’s not gonna come anytime soon. What is coming this Friday to Red River District venue, Mohawk are Austin garage punks, A Giant Dog led by manic stage presence, Sabrina Ellis along with LBGTQA+ performer Caleb DeCasper whose glam rock show is both over the top and sensational.

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Live music preview: Liz Burrito & Geannie Friedman play BLK Vinyl for SIMS this Sunday

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This Sunday afternoon BLK Vinyl is hosting a benefit for SIMS Foundation featuring solo sets by Liz Burrito and Geannie Friedman (Semihelix) from 4-7 p.m.. KOOP DJs will also be on hand to spin records while visitors browse the bins at the independent record store tucked away on East 6th Street.

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Live music preview: LEVITATION Fest 2022 lineup features King Gizzard, Osees and more

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Today LEVITATION dropped a doozy of a lineup and put tickets on sale for the festival which takes place October 27-30 in various downtown Austin venues featuring headlining sets from King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Osees and Jesus and Mary Chain. Cosmic Clash favorite, Osees (formerly Thee Ohsees) is playing all four nights of the festival, which is music to our ears.

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Live music preview: There are a ton of great June shows in Austin

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Just like last month, this month presents a bevy of June shows for music fans to choose from. The question isn’t if you’re going to see a show but which one. Scroll through the list to discover a ton of recommended shows. There is something for every type of music fan.

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Live music preview: Grammy-winning Grupo Fantasma plays Paramount Friday

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Austin-based Grupo Fantasma returns to its origins for a show at the Paramount Theater on Friday, May 27 with Joe Bataan. The Grammy-winning, nine-piece orchestra will bring some Latin funk jams to the historic theater on Congress Avenue. The performance will be the band’s biggest since the world-wide pandemic hit.

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Live music preview: Oblivion Access Festival begins Thursday

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Now that shows and festivals are back in full force, Austin is benefiting from the return of specialty mid-tier festivals like the psych rock themed, LEVITATION and this weekend’s sublimely booked, Oblivion Access Festival. The four-day metal, punk and experimental music fest begins Thursday at seven downtown venues, presenting a pleasing variety of acts for music fans to see

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SXSW preview: Five more buzz bands to see this year

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As with every SXSW there are always the contenders for buzz bands of the fest heading into, and if you are lucky, some treasure discoveries along the way. Here’s a short list of artists that I have marked for my attention in hopes of achieving that elusive SXSW moment… new band discovery. 

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SXSW preview: Five buzz bands to see during the festival

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Today’s SXSW preview of five buzz bands to see during SXSW was written by Christina DeStefano. Perhaps despite that fact, she chose acts to highlight that all of us here at The Cosmic Clash enjoy like Yard Act and Sesami who we have already covered previously. Others are new to us too and we’re excited to check them out during the festival. To locate day parties you might see these bands, check out our list of Sx show posters with links or head to my Do512 calendar.

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For the Love of SIMS Shakey
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Live music preview: SIMS Foundation benefit shows this weekend at Far Out and Meanwhile

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This weekend Austin music fans will have not one but two live music events they can attend and show support for SIMS Foundation. his weekend’s shows at Far Out Lounge and a beer launch by Meanwhile Brewing with a rad KVRX radio party are two ways music fans can support SIMS and local artists

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Live music preview: DA Garza’s Office, RRCD announced lineup for SIMS Foundation Safer Together benefit

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Today, Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza and the Red River Cultural District (RRCD) along with SIMS Foundation announced the lineup for their Safer Together concert event on December 4  in downtown Austin. An impressive slate of ten local and up and coming acts have been announced.

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Live music preview: Semihelix album release with my education and ThunderStars Saturday

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Saturday at White Denim’s Radio Milk Recording Co. compound, local dream pop trio, Semihelix will celebrate the release of their first full-length album, Recoil. Joining the band on the bill are post-rock mainstays, my education and electro-psych duo ThunderStars.

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