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Greg AckermanPreview

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

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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Greg AckermanMusic News

Music news: Travis County DA Jose Garza partners with RRCD for SIMS Foundation

Today, recently elected Travis County DA Jose Garza announced a concert benefit partnership with Red River Cultural District (RRCD) Austin music mental health organization, SIMS Foundation called Safer Together: Overdose Prevention & Harm Reduction Saves Lives.  On December 4

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Greg AckermanReview

Live music review: Glass Animals played Moody Amphitheater September 12

On Sunday, September 12 Glass Animals played Austin’s shiny, new Moody Amphitheatre at Waterloo Park. While it wasn’t the first performance The Cosmic Clash has covered at the venue (Gary Clark Jr opening weekend), it was the first time at the venue for this writer.

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Greg AckermanReview

Live music review: White Denim returned to Mohawk after two year live music hiatus

The last time we covered Austin progressive rock band White Denim it was their 2018 Fall tour finale. Saturday’s show at Mohawk in the live music capital announced the band’s return to the stage along with their work on local indie rockers, Go Fever’s new record.

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Greg AckermanReview

Live music review: Women That Rock featured Van Mary, Lola Tried, Little Mazarn

Friday evening three female-powered acts played inside the remodeled Hotel Vegas bar which has been rebuilt. The event was a fundraiser for The Lilith Fund, sponsored by Women That Rock, a music curation & discovery platform with a mission to spotlight & celebrate the best rising women in music. Appropriately, the group booked three female-led acts, Van Mary, Lola Tried and Little Mazarn.

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Greg AckermanPreview

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 AckermanReview

Live music review (photos): Ghostland Observatory’s Halloween party in Austin

Thursday music fans celebrated Halloween with Austin’s Ghostland Observatory at Carson Creek Ranch. The celebrated electronic dance duo performed with Fort Never and DJ Chicken George in front of approximately 1000 people. A good portion of those attendees wore outlandish costumes for the occasion. We’ve included images taken by The Cosmic Clash photographer, David Castaneda of the spectacle, fans and fun things to do at the ranch which sits across the highway from Austin Bergstrom Airport.

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ReviewScott Rollins

Live music review: Alison Krauss and Union Station masterful in Lake Charles

The stage was also adorned with top grade musicians, performing with expert skills, while strangely at ease with their own masterful accomplishments. This was Alison Krauss, & Union Station as they appeared at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana on October 11.

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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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Ethan GuionReview

Live music review: Caroline Rose rocked BMI’s ACL Fest party last week

Last Thursday at BMI’s Howdy Texas extravaganza leading into weekend two of Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL Fest), venue host, Yeti Flagship store had a lyrical sharpshooter ready to give a playful greeting to Texas locals and visitors in Austin’s music capitol. As the windy October night cooled down, the music-loving crowd warmed to Caroline Rose gradually like the ice melting in the chilled mixed drinks silently swirling together.

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