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Live music preview: LEVITATION expands for 2023 with stellar lineup

July 2, 2023 Greg Ackerman 1258 Views BADBADNOTGOOD, Dandy Warhols, electronic music, Far Out Lounge, Levitation, live music, preview, psych-rock, punk rock, rock n roll, The Black Angels, The Church, Ty Segall, Unknown Mortal Orchestra

LEVITATION has stayed true to it’s roots, curating a lineup each year that is both reflective of past greats while spotlighting some of the best new bands of the Neo-psych-rock era and beyond. Besides festival founders, The Black Angels, the 2023 edition features cutting edge acts, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Neo-jazz outfit, BADBADNOTGOOD along with 80s new wave / Neo psych-rockers The Church and festival veterans The Dandy Warhols.

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Live music preview: Moondance Festival to raise funds for SIMS Foundation at Empire August 12

June 26, 2023 Greg Ackerman 2040 Views BENefit, Empire Garage, live music, Moondance Festival, Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band, preview, SIMS Foundation, Superfonicos

One of the more pleasant aspects of partnering with music mental health organization, SIMS Foundation is learning about folks who make the decision to support the NPO with their own events because they recognize the value to the local music community. In that vein, Community Partners created Moondance Festival with a killer lineup of bands to perform at Empire Garage and Control Room August 12.

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Shedding Skin: Welcome to new live music venue the Coral Snake

May 23, 2023 Greg Ackerman 1102 Views Austin, Coral Snake, live music, Long Play Lounge, music venue, preview

Sometimes, change is a good thing. There’s an expectancy in Austin that things will always stay the same. But in the case of The Coral Snake, the bar moving into its new skin is an essential evolution because as the East Side changes, the bars and what they offer need to evolve, too.

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Live music preview: Oblivion Access Festival returns to Austin in June

April 18, 2023 Christina DeStefano 531 Views beak, Clipping, Earth, Faust, live music, Oblivion Access Fest, Oblivion Access Festival, preview, TR/ST, USA/Mexico

Oblivion Access Fest returns in June (15-18) to Austin venues. The summer festival happens across Red River Cultural District to spotlight experimental music.

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Live music preview: Deezie Brown headlines Mixtape Mashup at BLK Vinyl Thursday

March 13, 2023 Greg Ackerman 465 Views BLK Vinyl, Cha Keeta B, live music, mixtape mashup, My Education, Porcelain, preview, SXSW

Thursday’s Mixtape Mashup presented by The Loyalty Firm and The Cosmic Clash featuring Deezie Brown are neither of those things. It’s a free event open to the public to support SIMS Foundation, a mental health organization for Austin music industry workers and their dependent families.

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SXSW 2023 buzz bands round two

March 10, 2023 Greg Ackerman 539 Views Balming Tiger, Bartees Strange, buzz bands, Fake Fruit, live music, Model/Actriz, preview, SXSW, The Orielles, Y La Bamba

Alright, it’s go time folks. Here’s round two of SXSW buzz bands we are listening to (and excited to check out) in case ya’ll are stuck in a state of indecision. If you haven’t seen our SXSW day parties page, godammit, what are you doing?! Go there! Now!

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SXSW Preview: Austin’s Keeled Scales Label a Family Affair

March 8, 2023 Michael Maly 630 Views Good Looks, Keeled Scales, live music, preview, Sun June, SXSW, The Deer, Tony Presley

An innate drive for acceptance that is a basic human instinct. Independent record label Keeled Scales embody the positive aspect of family.

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Live music preview: Six SXSW 2023 buzz bands to see

March 2, 2023 Christina DeStefano 1481 Views Algiers, Blvck Hippie, buzz bands, Divino Niño, live music, Mauskovic Dance Band, Otoboke Beaver, preview, Sudan Archives, SXSW

Alright, folks. It’s March in Austin which means it is time to begin your planning for SXSW 2023. Posters and RSVPs have already begun opening up. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of artists, showcases, and events happening around the city. Here is a list of six buzz bands I am most excited to see perform this year.

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Live music preview: Austin Music Awards lineup set for Mohawk on February 26

February 8, 2023 Greg Ackerman 800 Views AMAs, Austin Music Awards, Briggitte Bandit, Como Las Movies, Die Spitz, Jackie Venson, live music, mohawk, preview

The 41st Austin Music Awards are set to take place February 26 Mohawk honoring the best in Austin music over the past year. The lineup has been set with performances by Jackie Venson, Como Las Movies with Sabrina Ellis, Die Spitz and more. Tickets for the event are on sale now. Proceeds benefit music mental health org, SIMS Foundation.

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Live music preview: 13th Floor NYE party with Holy Wave, Christian Bland and Hidden Ritual

December 26, 2022 Greg Ackerman 625 Views 13th Floor Bar, Christian Bland, Hidden Ritual, Holy Wave, live music, New Year's Eve, NYE, Play to the Plants, preview, psych-rock, The Black Angels

The 13th Floor Bar on Red River has put together a dream psych-rock lineup for New Year’s Eve featuring Holy Wave, Black Angels’ guitarist Christian Bland and Hidden Ritual for local music fans.

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Live music preview: Strand of Oaks at 3TEN at ACL Live this Saturday

December 14, 2022 Michael Maly 512 Views 3TEN, ACL Live, live music, preview, rock n roll, songwriter, Strand of Oaks

This Saturday, December 17 finds Strand Of Oaks taking the 3Ten ACL Live stage for a performance that promises to bring an appropriate mix of Showalter’s songwriting ability to traverse folk, country, and rock in a live setting.

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