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

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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Greg AckermanPreview

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

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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Christina DeStefanoPreview

SXSW 2023 buzz bands round two

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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Christina DeStefanoPreview

Live music preview: Six SXSW 2023 buzz bands to see

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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Greg AckermanPreview

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

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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Greg AckermanPreview

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

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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Greg AckermanPreview

Live music preview: Final Club X show at 13th Floor with Montaz, Galactic Protector, Pagoto and Queen Serene

The Final Club X show presented by Mas Music, of their month long residency at 13th Floor Bar comes to a close tomorrow with a lineup that on the surface looks unassuming until you know that Pagogo features Ellie English of L.A. Witch

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Greg AckermanPreview

Live music preview: Girls Rock Austin presents Festive Fest at FSG December 17

Award-winning music non-profit Girls Rock Austin is hosting Festive Fest, their annual end of year fundraiser on December 17 at Feels So Good (FSG) to raise funds for their programs as well as celebrate their recent awards

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