ACL 2013: Buckshot Sunday Night

By now you're already aware that ACL Fest has disintegrated into a series of pop-up shows happening throughout the downtown area. Here's a quick rundown to help you keep things sorted out.


Atoms for Peace - Ingenue video via YouTube

• Atoms For Peace | ACL Live
• Franz Ferdinand | Infest
• Divine Fits | Parish
• Noah and the Whale | Empire Auto
• The Lone Bellow w/Red Baraat | Belmont
• The Mowglis with Smallpools | Lambert's
• Lance Herbstrong | Amplified Austin

The biggest show of the night (so far) is Atoms for Peace at ACL-Live. It only costs $10 to get in but you can't get in. Basically, I went to a movie that started at 2:00pm without any knowledge of any pop-up shows. When I got out 1000 people were already lined-up for several blocks snaking around the W Hotel building. As I write this wristbands have been strapped to wrists, those people can "come back" at 8pm with a $10 bill and they'll get in the show. It's like that now.

HOWEVER, there is a positive upshot to Atoms for Peace doing their show in the same venue that ACL TV tapings happen because as it turns out, they are streaming tonight's set live! Keep an eye on the ACL Festival YouTube page.

Franz Ferdinand have a similar $10 ticket situation in a club whose name I hate so much I'm just going to call it, the space Antone's occupied most recently before their move to E. Riverside. If you're not reading this from a line with a wristband, you're already not getting in. It is all-ages though, which is worth noting I guess?

Let's talk about some shows I wish were going on. How about White Denim with Tame Impala at Emo's or MS MR at Antone's again? Is it weird that they're not using those spaces to anyone else? How about Neko Case at the Broken Spoke? Shuggie Otis in the Elephant Room? I know beggars can't be choosers but so far none of these pop-up shows have inspired me to do anything other than laundry, Homeland and Ben & Jerry's.

If we're being honest, I wish this scattershot demon child of ACL Fest is how the festival actually was. A ridiculous scavenger hunt where the prize is a special, intimate music moment in a club with a band. Oh, wait, we already have a festival like that...


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SXSW 2013 Preview: XXYYXX

I know that some of you are going to be dismayed at the music of XXYYXX and I respect that it's not for everyone. However, I am completely under this barely-legal-teen DJ's spell. His slow, woozy, DEEP, bass grooves riff on late 90's R&B music after plodding through some laborious intros. If there is such a thing as Special K electronic music, this is it. The vocals are, generally, barely recognizable samples of songs that sound familiar. Is that Beyonce? Sade? TLC? The answer to those questions and more, is yes. Are those samples cleared? Most likely not. XXYYXX is a bedroom artist, so who knows how the songs will translate live but I am making a point to catch one of his sets to find out. I'm also, curious as to how the kids dance to this.


XXYYXX - About You video via YouTube

XXYYXX is performing three times in the span of one day during his visit to SXSW, an obvious benefit to the life of a laptop DJ.

• Friday, March 8 - AMOA Arthouse - 12am
• Friday, March 15th - Red 7 - 2pm
• Friday, March 15th - 219 West- 6pm
• Friday, March 15th - Maggie Mae's - 1am
• Saturday, March 16th - Mohawk - 12am

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SXSW 2013 Preview: Locals Only

There's this thing, for those of us who live in Austin, that we won't go out of our way to see local bands during SXSW. They know it. We know it. It's nothing personal and we love our local bands BUT we hung out with them during Free Week and we'll catch them before and after SXSW. We'll tip them when they're working at the coffee shop down the street, when we're all just being normal people who live in our neighborhoods. But during the festival, we're probably going to try to see some bands from out of town. Obviously, I don't speak for every person, blogger, band member, whatever BUT I know that I'm not the only person who feels this way either.

If you DON'T live here in Austin and you're just experiencing our city during SXSW let me assure you that it's not always like this here. We're normally a much cleaner, calmer environment at least our areas that aren't Dirty Sixth St. Our coolest places to eat always have lines but not lines like THIS. Our traffic always licks taint but it doesn't lick taint this nasty. Generally, our parking lots are for parking cars not constructing gigantic vending machines for money-hungry pop-rappers to perform atop. However, I should also add, Austin ain't so great and moving here is a REALLY bad idea. Have you been to Detroit? I hear it's getting really good. Maybe you'd like to move there instead? Or Pittsburgh, maybe? The Burgh? Check it out, you might like it. Thanks for visiting!

Seriously though, we have some great fucking bands and you shouldn't miss these ones in particular:

• Dana Falconberry
  
  • Tuesday, March 12th - Cheer-Up Charlies - 5pm
  • Tuesday, March 12th - Valhalla - 10pm
  • Wednesday, March 13th - The Liberty - 2pm
  • Wednesday, March 13th - J. Blacks - 6pm
  • Friday, March 15th - Mugshots - 3:30pm
  • Friday, March 15th - Side Bar - 4:20pm
  • Saturday, March 16th - Brass House - 12am
  
  
  
  
  
  Dana Falconberry - Petoskey Stone video via YouTube

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• Letting Up Despite Great Faults
  
  • Tuesday, March 12th - Cheer-Up Charlies - 10:30pm
  • Friday, March 15th - Side Bar - 3pm
  • Friday, March 15th - Maggie Mae's Gibson Room - 1am
  
  
  Letting Up Despite Great Faults - Teenage Tide video via YouTube

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• Boy Friend
  
  • Saturday, March 16th - The Iron Bear - 8pm *FREE*
  
  

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• The Calm Blue Sea
  
  • Wednesday, March 13th - Maggie Mae's - 11pm
  
  
  The Calm Blue Sea - Literal video via YouTube

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• Feathers
  
  • Monday, March 11th - Elysium - 11pm
  • Wednesday, March 13th - Club Deville - 4:30pm
  • Wednesday, March 13th - Buffalo Billiards - 8pm
  
  
  Feathers - Soft video via YouTube

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• Orthy
  
  • Sunday, March 10th - Mohawk - 10:30pm
  • Tuesday, March 12th - The North Door - 9:20pm
  • Friday, March 15th - StubHub Live @ Old School - 8:55pm
  
  
  Orthy - Sueños video via YouTube

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• Mirror Travel
  
  • Wednesday, March 13th - Maggie Mae's - 8pm
  
  

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SXSW 2013 Preview: Hiatus Kaiyote

Hiatus Kaiyote is an Australian band with a big, beautiful sound. The lead vocalist is a woman with a voice as big and bombastic as Bjork's but the music is closer to that of The Roots or Robert Glasper Experiment. Performing a blend of jazz, funk, and soul that still has an indie-rock aesthetic might sound like a mess on paper but it's pure magic to my ears.

A band like this is the perfect example of why SXSW remains my favorite music festival. Hiatus Kaiyote was not on my radar whatsoever before I started doing research for this year's festival. When I listened to their sample track from the SXSW website I was completely floored. I don't know what I expected them to sound-like based on their name, publicity still and vague genre tag but I did not hear what I expected. I suggest you do as I did and just press play, then tell other people to do the same and hopefully there will be a few of us who get to talk about seeing Hiatus Kaiyote at SXSW 2013.


Hiatus Kaiyote - Nakamarra video via YouTube

I'm just speaking for me here but I will MOST DEFINITELY be seeing this band at one these two locations next week. I'm leaning heavily toward the official showcase at Maggie Mae's as it also features Flume and Gold Fields. Also, it won't be taking place while I'm at work on Tuesday...so it has that going for it.

• Tuesday, March 12th - Flat Top Burger Shop - 5pm
• Saturday, March 15th - Maggie Mae's - 9pm *OFFICIAL*

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SXSW 2013 Preview: Peace

Having already gained massive popularity in the U.K. Peace are coming in to SXSW with a lot of attention overseas but very little exposure in the U.S. Could they be the next U.K. sensation to break into the American market? Absolutely. Could they also be the next Razorlight? Certainly. Regardless of how successful they may or may not become they are a great band who writes great songs and you should keep your eye out for opportunities to see them. Recommended if you like, sprawling, brit-psychedelic music through a pop-guitar-music filter. Think U2 doing their songs in the style of the Nuggets compilation. No, how about Pink Floyd goes punk? Ah, fuck it, just listen to Peace and create your own musical math equation.


Peace - Bloodshake via YouTube

If you thought Peace was coming all the way from Birmingham England to play one or two sets, buddy you have another think coming. Here's a few that I found in the usual places. Speaking of "the usual," all of this information could change and become totally wrong at any given moment so stay alert!

• Monday, March 11th - Viceland
• Wednesday, March 13th - Red 7 - 9:30pm *OFFICIAL*
• Thursday, March 14th - Mohawk - 3:30pm
• Friday, March 15th - Clive Bar - 3pm
• Friday, March 15th - The Scoot Inn
• Saturday, March 16th - British Music Embassy

***Previously Featured Artist:  DIANA***

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SXSW 2013 Preview: Paws

Paws might be the best 90's College-Rock act that never was. Based in Glasgow, they played their first gig in 2010 and have released a plethora of singles, and EPs. However, it was the release of their full-length record, Cokefloat! that really started to gain the band a reputation. Filled with hooky, garage-pop it's hard to not think about bands like Dinosaur Jr or Polaris when you listen to Paws but is there really anything wrong with that? I suppose you could consider bands like Yuck and The Joy Formidable to be their peers but I feel like even if you don't like those band you might still like Paws.


Paws - Sore Tummy video via YouTube

It's usually a good sign for an artist when they have multiple, official showcases at SXSW. As you can see, if you're strictly official you still have two chances to catch a set from Paws. If you're unofficial or doing the blend, you have twice as many opportunities.

• Wednesday, March 13th - Red 7 - 1:15pm
• Wednesday, March 13th - Latitude 30 - 10:00pm *OFFICIAL*
• Thursday, March 14th - Scoot Inn - Noon
• Thursday, March 14th - Side Bar - 4:45pm
• Thursday, March 14th - Valhalla - 11pm *OFFICIAL*
• Friday, March 15th - Home Slice Pizza - 1pm

It's possible this performance information will change, shit happens.

***Previously Featured Artist: MS MR***

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SXSW 2013 Preview: MS MR

If the music of MS MR is good enough for the latest Game of Thrones trailer, it's good enough for you. Making moody synth-pop that's reminiscent of 90's music this New York duo has been making waves since the release of their song, Hurricane. As of right now they have yet to release a full-length album but it's coming soon and even if it was never released their four song EP, Candy Bar Creep Show is good enough to cement their place in indie-rock. I'm warning you now, MS MR are coming into SXSW with a lot of buzz so expect any of their appearances to be pretty mobbed with people. I saw one of my co-workers post on Facebook that he hoped their appearance at Lambert's would be low-key. I didn't want to quell his hopes but I can tell you, that is not going to happen.


MS MR - Fantasy video via YouTube

Here's what I have dredged up for info regarding appearances of MS MR at SXSW:

• Wednesday, March 13th - Lambert's - 3:30pm
• Thursday, March 14th - Hype Hotel - 12am *OFFICIAL*
• Friday, March 15th - Cedar St. - 2pm

As usual, it's possible there are more shows in the words and/or that they won't be able to make all of the ones you see above. It's also possible that some of these events require secret passwords/handshakes for you to get in so do your research.

***Previously Featured Artist: High Highs***

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SXSW 2013 Preview: High Highs

New York band, High Highs is certainly deserving of all of the "Band to Watch" attention they've been receiving. With beautiful, delicate songs that start as meditations and then evolve into big, grand tunes it's easy to compare them to bands like Local Natives or The National. This is music you listen to with the windows down on a breezy summer night or even better on your turntable with the lights turned low. If you're doing SXSW the free route, I don't think you're going to appreciate High Highs as much. I feel like their music will be ruined by drunk people talking over their set and if they get an amateur sound person the whole effect will be ruined. In other words, it could be worth it to buy your way in to their Wednesday night showcase.


High Highs - Flowers Bloom video via YouTube

There are at least three opportunities for you to get swept up into High Highs at SXSW:

• Wednesday, March 13th - Empire Control Room - 9pm
• Thursday, March 14th - Homeslice Pizza - 6:15pm
• Saturday, March 16th - Dirty Dog Bar - 1:00pm

***Previously Featured Artist: Robert Delong***

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SXSW 2013 Preview: Robert Delong

I feel like Robert Delong doesn't need my promotional help in the least. He has been signed to Glassnote Records and everything he touches is a motherfucking JAM! If his song, Global Concepts isn't lauded with Best Song of 2013 reviews then there is no justice in this world. At his point he's already been embraced by Satellite and non-commercial radio. After SXSW Delong goes on tour with Two Door Cinema Club then I'd expect a large-club tour followed by the Summer Festival circuit. Robert Delong should reach Phoenix/Passion Pit levels of success by 2014 or I'll eat my hat.


Robert Delong - Global Concepts video via YouTube

I only noticed three sets from Delong listed so far but that is bound to change.\

• Wednesday, March 13th - Frank - 4:20pm
• Wednesday, March 13th - Waterloo Records - 6pm
• Thursday, March 14th - Empire Automotive - 11pm *OFFICIAL*

If you live here in Austin, Delong will be in April when he'll open for Two Door Cinema Club at Stubb's.

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***Previously Featured Artist: Toy***

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SXSW 2013 Preview: Toy

To be honest, I was hesitant to feature U.K. buzz-band Toy. Not because I don't like their music but because I'm still not sure if their Visa issues have been sorted out. They posted on Facebook that they had to cancel some New York gigs due to Visa issues but they were working on still being able to perform at SXSW. So, at this point I'm not really sure if they will actually be in Austin. If they do show up, we all need to do our best to see them. Their music sounds like what I would imagine would be rock music for the World of Harry Potter. It's somewhat glam, somewhat goth and 100% English. It gives me 70's psychedelic-vibes but it's also a little bit My Bloody Valentine. Are you confused yet? Well, you should be.


Toy - Motoring video via Toy

It's pretty clear that with three *OFFICIAL* SXSW showcases the festival organizers are putting a lot of promotional weight behind Toy. This is a good thing for those of us with official credentials but if you're planning to only attend unofficial events you don't really have a lot of opportunities to see a set from Toy and if they don't get their visa issues in order you might not have another chance for awhile. In other words, keep an eye out and plan hard.

• Thursday, March 14th - Cedar St. - 9pm *OFFICIAL*
• Thursday, March 14th - Hotel Vegas - 12:45am *OFFICIAL*
• Saturday, March 16th - Lustre Pearl - 4pm
• Saturday, March 16th - Latitude 30 - 10:00pm *OFFICIAL*

***Previously Highlighted Artist:  So Many Wizards

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SXSW 2013 Preview: So Many Wizards

As I have mentioned before, I am a big fan of any and all things dream-pop. Music that makes you want to dance like a Peanuts character is the perfect music for me. This is why when I first heard California band, So Many Wizards, I was sold on them within the first few bars. Like, Lips whom I highlighted earlier today, So Many Wizards are coming into SXSW with very little support. They have received a bit of press from the L.A. music blogs but they still aren't getting nods from the big boys. This means they need people like you and I to talk them up and see their shows. If you enjoy Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Tennis or Atlas Sound then you should be listening to So Many Wizards.


So Many Wizards - Lose Your Mind video via YouTube

This is going to sound rude, which is not my intent but I feel like the name So Many Wizards could be a buzz-preventer. I'll admit when I saw their name on the SXSW list I thought I was going to hate them before I even listened to their music. I was proven quite wrong when I listened to their album though and I'm confident that when people hear them performing they'll want to know more about them. I could only scrounge up two listings for So Many Wizards but that doesn't mean they won't play more, so keep your eyes peeled.

• Tuesday, March 12th - Valhalla - 1am *OFFICIAL*
• Wednesday, March 13th - Cheer-Up Charlies

***Previously Featured Artist: Lips***

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SXSW 2013 Preview: Lips

I am incredibly excited to highlight Lips. This is one of my strongest recommendations of this series both because I'm completely in love with the cool, smokey, electro-80's grooves of Lips but also because I feel like this is a highly overlooked artist. Several of the bands I've highlighted so far are coming into SXSW with the backing of big labels, big management groups, and lots of attention from the press. This is not the case with Lips. Hailing from New Zealand, Stephanie Brown aka Lips won't be swinging through Austin many times in the near future and really isn't playing very often while she is here in town. It is for all of these reasons that I strongly implore you to make a point to catch one of her performances during SXSW. Also, if you are promoting SXSW artists as well, feel free to jump on the Lips train I won't hate on you. Recommended if you like, Oh, Land, Lykke Li or Kate Bush


Lips - Everything to Me video via YouTube

It is hard to believe that you only get three shots at seeing Lips during SXSW but these are the times in which we live y'all. So, plan accordingly.

• Wednesday, March 13th - Brush Square Park - 5:00pm
• Friday, March 15th - The Velveeta Room - 10:00pm *OFFICIAL*
• Saturday, March 16th - Free Now! - The Brew Exchange - 12:30pm

***Previously Featured Artist: Dan Croll***

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SXSW 2013 Preview: Dan Croll

Dan Croll is one of those artists that other artists love to hate. Everything he has released thus far has gained attention including one of his first demos, which was highlighted by Q Magazine. Forgetting that he's cute and riding a Tsunami-sized wave of buzz into SXSW 2013, Dan Croll is a legitimately talented songwriter and musician. If you love indie-pop artists like Geographer, Generationals or Yeasayer then be sure to catch a performance from Dan Croll. Also, he's from the U.K. so you might not get another chance in the near-future.


Dan Croll - From Nowhere video via YouTube

There aren't a ton of listings for Dan Croll during SXSW but there are a few chances to catch one of his sets. I should note that, I know that the Friday event, at least, is a private event so be sure to check all details before planning to show up at any of these places.

• Wednesday, March 13th - Cheer Up Charlies
• Wednesday, March 13th - Windish Showcase - Red 7 - 9pm *OFFICIAL*
• Friday, March 15th - Asos Party - Cedar Door
• Saturday, March 16th - British Music Embassy - Latitude 30

***Previously Featured Artist: The Crookes***

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SXSW 2013 Preview: The Crookes

The Crookes are one of those bands that I fully expect to breakout every year and then year after year they get overlooked. Well, I'm putting their hat in the ring again for U.S. success this year. Their music is incredibly accessible, radio-ready rock but that doesn't equate automatic success. In the U.K., The Crookes would be considered mainstream rock but in the U.S. I'd expect to hear them played on an Adult-Contemporary station like KGSR. If you are, or wherever, a fan of Oasis, Of Monsters and Men or Snow Patrol you're going to be a fan of The Crookes.


The Crookes - American Girls video via YouTube

There only seems to be one unofficial chance for you to see The Crookes at SXSW. However, I find it hard to believe that this band would fly all the way from England to Austin and only play three sets while they're here. Keep your eyes peeled for more chances to see them but here's a few to get you started.

• Wednesday, March 13th - Volumen/ACHE Producciones - The North Door - 9pm *OFFICIAL
• Friday, March 15th - Music for Listeners - Flat Top Burger Shop - 2pm
• Friday, March 15th - Latitude 30 - 11pm *OFFICIAL*

***Previously Featured Artist: Ex-Cops***

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SXSW 2013 Preview: Ex Cops

Ex Cops make shoe-gaze through a pop filter. Their songs sound simultaneously precious and rollicking. Rolling elements of 90's college-rock, brit-pop and surf music into a shiny blend of power-pop bliss. Their debut LP, True Hallucinations is the first album released by New York City record shop, Other Music. It's basically like part of the plot for High Fidelity has become realized. If you're a fan of The Joy Formidable, Teenage Fanclub or The Feelies you might enjoy Ex-Cops.


Ex Cops - Separator video via YouTube

I could only hunt down three scheduled sets for Ex-Cops but I suspect there might be more than what I've listed below. If you live in Austin, I'd expect that you'll have a couple of more chances to catch this band in town within the next few months. However, we all know if you don't catch the band at SXSW you forfeit all bragging rights for the rest of the year. Also, if you're traveling to Austin from Idaho or something, this could be your only chance!

• Wednesday, March 13th - Cosigns II - Parish - 3pm
• Wednesday, March 13th - High Road Touring Showcase - Parish *OFFICIAL*
• Thursday, March 14th - Volstead Showcase - Hotel Vegas *OFFICIAL*

***Previously Featured Artist: Flume***

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SXSW 2013 Preview: Palma Violets

Thank God for bands like Palma Violets y'all! While radio, the Grammys and my Mom are all being wooed by the sounds of Nouveau-Hillbilly bands like Mumford & Sons there are still bratty kids who just want to fucking rock. Palma Violets are one such band. Their debut record isn't out in the states yet but if the single is any indication this is a band that we're going to be hearing a lot from in the near future. With elements of Elvis Costello doing surf-rock, this group of under 21's is bound to impress at SXSW 2013.


Palma Violets - Last of the Summer Wine video via YouTube

You can catch Palma Violets at the following SXSW-related events:

• Wednesday, March 13th - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop for KEXP (Unofficial)
• Thursday, March 14th - Mohawk Inside - 5:00pm (Unofficial)
• Thursday, March 15th - Red 7 - 3:00pm (Unofficial)
• Friday, March 15th - Club De Ville - 1:00am (Official)

If you're going to Coachella after SXSW, first of all I don't envy you. Secondly, you can see Palma Violets there as well. Per usual these posts are intended to highlight artists, not to plan your time for you. Lots of the unofficial events require an RSVP and it's possible Palma Violets will or won't be playing events other than what I've listed above.

***Previously Highlighted artist: Gold & Youth***

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SXSW 2013 Preview: Suburban Living

I am a complete and total sucker for any and all things Dream Pop. I know, I know that's a pretty vague term but I just can't resist something that makes me want to sway and bop around on the balls of my feet. Virginia-based band, Suburban Living makes me want to sway around until I get tired and then I want to lie in a field, with sunglasses on as I watch the clouds drift by. If you're a fan of The Cure, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Real Estate, Wild Nothing or DIIV, chances are you're going to like Suburban Living.


Suburban Living - I Don't Fit In video via YouTube

As you can see from this poste, you have several opportunities to catch a set from Suburban Living in both official and unofficial capacities. I almost feel like The House Party set would be the most perfect setting for an artist like this but that could also be really difficult to deal with. Really, it's none of my business how you choose to see Suburban Living, I just don't want you to miss out. I'm on your side here.






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Photo Pop 2012

TGImotherfuckinF y'all! I'm so happy that it's Friday right now. I don't know about y'all but this week seemed to last two weeks and I really need to get my drank on. Tonight, tonight some of my favorite Austin concert-photographers are showcasing their work and selling prints at Red 7. They'll be displaying and selling prints of some of their best stuff from 7p-9p followed by live performance from some great local bands.

The featured photographers this evening include, Pooneh Ghana, Timothy Griffin, Randy Cremean, Brian Gray, Rick Kern and Gary Miller. These photogs have agreed to share the proceeds from the sale of their prints with the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. So, not only will you be acquiring some beautiful art, you'll be helping Austin Musicians get and keep health insurance!


Tiger Waves - Fireworks video via YouTube

Tonight's event is broken up into two pieces. You are free to attend the photography exhibit from 7p-9p and have some drinks with no cover charge. If you want to stay passed 9p to see the bands perform there is a $7 cover to go to the bands. That $7 gets you performances from 5 bands though, which is a pretty good deal if you ask me. Performing this evening will be Royal Forest, Low Times, Tiger Waves, Shivery Shakes and Grape Street.

If you'd like to know more about the bands, photographers or the event itself, I encourage you to head on over to Austin Town Hall. They are the fine folks who made tonight's Photo Pop 2012 a reality.

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Fader & VitaminWater Present: uncapped

I don't know if you're a go out every night kind of person or if you like to pick and choose what you will leave the house for but I wanted to be sure you are aware of an event worth leaving the couch for. Tomorrow night those party geniuses over at The Fader have teamed up with Vitamin Water to host their uncapped event at the Millenium Entertainment Center. I can't let you in on all of the details but I can strongly urge you to RSVP and clear your calendar. The idea behind these uncapped events is to match up artists who might seem unlikely to share a bill. Previous shows have featured artists like The-Dream, Zola Jesus, Rick Ross, Omarion, French Montana, Santigold, Wale, Melanie Fiona, Passion Pit,2chainz, Kendrick Lamar and Best Coast. Those last two even performed a song together in Portland Oregon.


Kendrick Lamar featuring Bethany Cosentino - No Make-Up (Her Vice) video via YouTube

Now, the fact that you have to RSVP and you have to be 21+ indicated that their MIGHT be gratis booze but that is mere conjecture. If I were you I'd bring one's to tip the bartenders just in case. Also, even though the event doesn't start until 8pm, expect it to be a ridiculous madhouse to get in. Arrive no later than 6pm, wear good shoes to stand in line, make sure your cell phone is charged and make a plan for parking. Also, you should probably car pool and designate a sober driver. Keep in mind this is FREE event so act appreciative and be patient and polite. Don't be a total cunt to the people working the door, or your fellow partrons and don't bitch about the line-up being "disappointing" it's a free fucking show, don't be a self-entitled ass-hat, it's very unbecoming.


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Jaill in Austin

Photo Credit: Tom Grimm

Wisconsin-band, Jaill, return to Austin this week touring in support of their latest Subpop Record release, Traps. You can catch them at Red 7's 6th anniversary party tomorrow night. Tickets are only $8 today but they'll be $10 if you wait until tomorrow. Jaill will also be performing at Trailer Space Records this afternoon, which is a free show although donations are accepted (when are they not?) today's show is also BYOB.

For those of you not familiar, Jaill play off-kilter, psychedelically-influenced indie-pop. Their songs sound perfectly pleasant until you start paying attention to the lyrics and then you realize what sick bastards they truly are. They've been making music together for a decade and their latest album is a work of experience. These tunes are road-tested, interesting but not completely out there. It manages to be accessible without being dumb just like the last person you made love to.


Jaill - Perfect Ten video via YouTube

Jaill are on tour with The Coathangers, who are the actual headliners for tomorrow night's show at Red 7. I enjoy them as well but I wanted to highlight Jaill, which is why they received top billing on this post. The Coathangers are an all-female punk band based in Atlanta, their latest album Larceny & Old Lace is a heavy dose of fast, fuzzy guitars with sing-along choruses. They are known for putting on high-energy, infectious live shows that will leave you sweaty and horny, just like the last person you made love to.


The Coathangers - Hurricane video via YouTube

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