Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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Live stream preview: Billy Strings to stream SIMS benefit from ACL Live Friday

Billy Strings winds up his live stream tour at ACL Live in Austin with a two-set, live stream broadcast to benefit SIMS Foundation this Friday, March 26. SIMS is an organization that provides mental health and addiction services to Austin music industry members and their families.

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Greg AckermanPreview

Album review and show preview: The Selfless Lovers return to Antone’s

Austin’s The Selfless Lovers return to Antone’s stage Friday (tomorrow) for a sold out performance with local family band, The Watters. While Selfless Lovers’ bandleader, Nik Parr has been performing a smattering of solo gigs during the pandemic slow-down, his band has been busy making their new full-length, When The Bars Close.

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Greg AckermanPreview

Live Stream Preview: VINYL Beauty Bar to host Johnny Cash birthday fundraiser for SIMS

This Sunday (February 28), Austin locally-owned business, Vinyl Beauty Bar is hosting a Johnny Cash themed fundraiser for SIMS Foundation starting at 4:20 p.m. The hair salon / record shop concept has invited several local musicians to perform in support of SIMS, an organization that provides access to mental health and addiction services to Austin music industry members and their families.

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Greg AckermanPreview

Live music preview: Black Syrup to debut Vancerts concept at FSG

David Castro went from booking 50-100 shows a year for his fledgling, Bird Barn Booking Company to wondering if work as a line cook was something he’d have to return to. But then, like a bolt of lightning, the Vancerts concept came to him in the form of an informal, mobile live performance at House Skatepark on December 4.

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Brian HillsmanPreview

Video Premiere: The Cuckoos new single I’ll Be Ur Tramp

In what now feels like ancient history, this past January, The Cuckoos put on a show at one of Austin’s most intimate venues, Cheer Up Charlie’s. On June 29, the band dropped a new single and video. The new clip depicts a man (Frost), sitting alone in a chair, in black and white with a vintage color TV playing footage from the aforementioned show.  This is the premise for the Austin-based The Cuckoos’ latest music video and single release “I’ll Be Ur Tramp.”

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Greg AckermanPreview

Live music preview: My Cruddy Valentine at Far Out Lounge Feb 14

Valentine’s Day can be a drag. If you’re in a relationship, you feel obligated to get your partner candy, cards, flowers, dinner, the whole ball of wax. If you’re not hanging out with anyone during the holiday then it can be a source of stress or at least mildly annoying. The Cosmic Clash along with Dad Presents and Covert Curiosity are taking care of all those details for you this year by booking and planning a great night of live music, performance art and vendors February 14 at Far Out Lounge and Stage.

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Greg AckermanPreview

Live music preview: Hard Luck Lounge to Say Farewell November 23

Beloved East Austin dive bar and live music venue, Hard Luck Lounge is holding a final show Saturday, November 23 before shutting down after five years on E. Seventh near Springdale. The much loved venue with a big back patio, tiny bar and a stage that looks cut out of a film set will close this Saturday with a celebration of local artists who frequently performed at there.

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Mike CosmicPreview

Live music preview: #1 Alien by Primo the Alien release show at Mohawk tonight

Austin’s 80’s freestyle synth-pop act Primo the Alien, will be celebrating the release of her latest single “#1 Alien” at Mohawk tonight (October 25). “#1 Alien” is a time-warp that takes you back to an era where heavy synth melodies, electronic dance beats and power vocals ruled

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Greg AckermanPreview

Live music preview: Ghostland Observatory to kick off huge Halloween weekend at Carson Creek Ranch

One of Austin’s most successful independent bands, Ghostland Observatory has announced a Halloween performance at Carson Creek Ranch next week on October 31. The electronic music duo haven’t played their hometown often in the last year, notching their most recent shows during South by Southwest last March.

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Greg AckermanPreview

Live music preview: Austin’s Wild Child plays Far Out Lounge next week

The upstart music venue has announced popular local act, Wild Child will play the first ticketed event there on October 24. The indie-pop act led by songwriting team, Kelsey Wilson and Alexander Beggins makes a rare local appearance. From what Boone told us you’re going to want to be there for the surprise opener too. Tickets can be purchased here.

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Greg AckermanLivePreview

Live music preview: Division Men, Josh T Pearson, Conrad Keely play Far Out Lounge Friday

After last week’s banger of a party at Cheer-Up Charlie’s, The Cosmic Clash is co-hosting what promises to be another extremely fun event at The Far Out Lounge (formerly Nicolaza’s). The show is co-produced by Covert Curiosity and Kiss or Kill Shows.

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