Live music preview: Oblivion Access Festival returns to Austin in June
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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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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Live music preview: Wizard Rodeo festival takes place Saturday at The Longtime
The 2nd installment of the aptly titled Wizard Rodeo takes place this Saturday at the unique event space The Longtime ballpark, located a few miles east of Austin. This Austin-centric music, art, and vibe festival promises to provide a low-key, small-scale festival experience featuring some of Austin’s notable music performers and art vendors.
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