You know why I moved to Austin? Well, that's a complicated answer but this Saturday night is a great example of what you're missing if you don't live here. Tomorrow night we have: Girl Talk, L.A.X., Yeasayer, Vampire Weekend, and Elton John all performing at different venues around the city. How do you like that for a spectrum of respectable artists throughout various genres? Eh? Eh? The down-side to this is, which show do you choose?
Well there are many factors here, do you have a butt-load of cash? No? Well, then Elton John is out. Are you over 21 years of age or older? No? Well, you're probably not reading my site but if you are, then head to UT youngin' that's where Girl Talk is playing (for free). Are you making a last minute decision to go out? Yes? Well, then, Vampire Weekend is out unless you want to buy scalped tickets on the street. Looks like Yeasayer it is, lucky for you that was my number one pick and tickets are available now that the show has been moved from the Parish to La Zona Rosa
Yeasayer - O.N.E. video via YouTube
Sorry for the lame, fake video. There is an OFFICIAL video, which is weird and beautiful and viewable here but alas I can not embed it. *le sigh*
Do you like how I threw L.A.X. in there with all of those brand-name bands above the break? Well, in case you're not in on the joke L.A.X. is a little Austin band that are just making ripples in the scene so far but I really enjoy them. I saw them perform at the Blue Stage during FunFunFun Fest this year and they put on a great show. They also expanded both in their sound and their numbers within the last few years and they seem to be picking up steam. I see the possibility for big things in their future if they meet the right people and/or hit the right eyes and ears. Let them hit your eyes and ears, at the LXM Pro party with Bright Light Social Hour. Enter the code "ATXBLOG" to get your ticket for almost half price.
L.A.X. - Dire Fire video via YouTube
I feel like Elton John doesn't really need any attention from me or my readers, I recognize that he is an icon and we're moving on. What is there to say about Girl Talk that hasn't been said before? I'll just sum up the Girl Talk experience in three simple words: sweaty, laptop, party.
Girl Talk - Bounce That video via YouTube
Might I add that Vampire Weekend and Elton John are the two artists in this post who are NOT FunFunFun Fest alumna. I don't know who deserves the praise in this scenario but I feel like hands should be shakin' upon this realization.
Vampire Weekend - Giving Up the Gun video via YouTube
If you're hearing the above VW song for the first time thinking WTF happened to their sound?!?! I should clue you into what its members were doing between albums in their off-time.
Discovery - Osaka Loop Line video via YouTube
Exhibit B:
the Very Best - Warm Heart of Africa video via YouTube
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Friday, April 9, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Stubb's Shows to Plan For
Well, dear reader, it's too late to get tickets to see Phoenix or Vampire Weekend at Stubb's this month but I thought I'd give you the heads up on some other shows that will, likely, sell out. The first one I want to mention isn't until May 29th and it's at Stubb's, as well, but you should just get tickets to see Bassnectar now. Last time he was in town he sold out La Zona Rosa during ACL weekend. A bass-rattling, good time was had by all, but most importantly had by me. I first saw Bassnectar at the Playboy party at SXSW 09 and it totally blew me away. Can you say intense?
Bassnectar - Cozza Frenzy (Mega Bass Remix) video via YouTube
While we're on the subject of Stubb's it's also too late to get Dead Weather tickets :-(. But you can still see the Godfather of indie-piano-pop, Mr. Ben Folds himself. That show is listed as Ben Folds w/a Piano, which would lead me to believe he won't have a backing band. However, I find that hard to believe considering he's playing Stubb's outside. I suppose only time will tell. Tickets for Ben Folds should set you back roughly $30.
Ben Folds - Such Great Heights video via YouTube
I knew Passion Pit was going to be back in Austin this June but I didn't realize they have added a second date. So, if you missed your chance to get tickets for the first night, you might want to try the 2nd night. They'll be performing with the Tokyo Police Club, which is a pretty sweet line-up if you ask me.
Passion Pit - Seaweed Song (Solo Version) video via YouTube
I don't know about you, but I LOVE me some New Pornographers, so you can bet your ass I'm getting tickets to see them at Stubb's on July 23rd. the Dodos are playing the opening slot so I expect this show will sell-out at probably in late May or early June. If you've never seen the New Pornographers perform, don't miss out again. I've had the pleasure of seeing them three times, once without Neko Case or Dan Behar and they were still completely stellar.
the New Pornographers - Myriad Harbour video via YouTube
The last Stubb's show I'm giving you the heads-up about will most definitely sell-out, like any minute now, so if you want to see Robert Plant, yes that Robert Plant then you best be clicking this ticket link. That show isn't until late July so I don't want to hear it 3 months from now if you didn't get your ticket. I should warn you though, ONE ticket to see Robert Plant is $50 before fees/taxes/etc. So, you COULD just buy a Led Zeppelin box set if you prefer.
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - Gone, Gone, Gone video via YouTube
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Bassnectar - Cozza Frenzy (Mega Bass Remix) video via YouTube
While we're on the subject of Stubb's it's also too late to get Dead Weather tickets :-(. But you can still see the Godfather of indie-piano-pop, Mr. Ben Folds himself. That show is listed as Ben Folds w/a Piano, which would lead me to believe he won't have a backing band. However, I find that hard to believe considering he's playing Stubb's outside. I suppose only time will tell. Tickets for Ben Folds should set you back roughly $30.
Ben Folds - Such Great Heights video via YouTube
I knew Passion Pit was going to be back in Austin this June but I didn't realize they have added a second date. So, if you missed your chance to get tickets for the first night, you might want to try the 2nd night. They'll be performing with the Tokyo Police Club, which is a pretty sweet line-up if you ask me.
Passion Pit - Seaweed Song (Solo Version) video via YouTube
I don't know about you, but I LOVE me some New Pornographers, so you can bet your ass I'm getting tickets to see them at Stubb's on July 23rd. the Dodos are playing the opening slot so I expect this show will sell-out at probably in late May or early June. If you've never seen the New Pornographers perform, don't miss out again. I've had the pleasure of seeing them three times, once without Neko Case or Dan Behar and they were still completely stellar.
the New Pornographers - Myriad Harbour video via YouTube
The last Stubb's show I'm giving you the heads-up about will most definitely sell-out, like any minute now, so if you want to see Robert Plant, yes that Robert Plant then you best be clicking this ticket link. That show isn't until late July so I don't want to hear it 3 months from now if you didn't get your ticket. I should warn you though, ONE ticket to see Robert Plant is $50 before fees/taxes/etc. So, you COULD just buy a Led Zeppelin box set if you prefer.
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - Gone, Gone, Gone video via YouTube
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Ted Leo +/- Pharmacists Wednesday
I wasn't sure if I was going to see Ted Leo + the Pharmacists on Wednesday but then I heard about Ted Leo's solo acoustic in-store at my favorite record shop in town, End of an Ear and that pleased me. Oh, how it did please me and doth still, yeah so that's supposed to happen at 4pm but EoE is tiny so I'm going to get there early enough to rub Ted Leo's shoulders while he guitar solos. Although, it's an acoustic show so that might be awkward...for him to do guitar solos, not the massaging that's normal, people do that. You can also see Ted with his full band of Pharmacists at Emo's but it will be a lot harder to massage him there, just so you know. It will also be a lot louder and more warehouse/post-apocalyptic bomb shelter-esque at Emo's but they have a lot more liquor than EoE, which can be nice. As of the writing of this post there are still tickets for the Emo's show. Of course, the End of an Ear appearance is free but you'll probably want to buy some stuff while you're there. No, seriously buy it!
I hope Ted does this one tomorrow, or perhaps a more time-appropriate but similarly-themed cover. I love your originals too though Ted, just sayin' the kids like the cover songs/Gleetarded mash-ups.
Ted Leo - Since You Been Gone/Maps video via YouTube
A group called Screaming Females will be playing the slot right before Ted Leo. I know nothing about them...yet but without searching I'm going to guess that it's actually a 3-piece, none of which are women who do clever pop-punk music (Take Off Your Pants and Jacket). Now the next paragraph will be dedicated to either smugness on my part or humility and the truth about Screaming Females. Stay Tuned.
Ok, so their Wikipedia entry is pretty shit-tastic and I still haven't heard their music but I now know that there is at least ONE female in the band. I also know that they are in fact a 3-piece "indie rock/punk" band who hail from New Jersey. Will fist-pumping be mandatory at this show? So, let's kill the mystery and get to the sample video. I'll scour the ole' YouTube and see if I can find something we can check out.
Screaming Females - Burried in the Nude video via YouTube.
Ok, so it was clever but not in the ways I was expecting and it's definitely not "pop-punk" I wouldn't even use the word punk near it, but I suppose I can see how they would end up with that label. It's sort of like an angrier B-52's, on that note I think any band would be better if Fred Schneider added vocals. Let's check out one more track from Screaming Females and try to picture Fred Schneider adding a call and response style vocal.
Screaming Females - Bell video via YouTube
It wasn't a rock! It was a rock! Lobster!
the B-52's - Rock Lobster video via YouTube
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I hope Ted does this one tomorrow, or perhaps a more time-appropriate but similarly-themed cover. I love your originals too though Ted, just sayin' the kids like the cover songs/Gleetarded mash-ups.
Ted Leo - Since You Been Gone/Maps video via YouTube
A group called Screaming Females will be playing the slot right before Ted Leo. I know nothing about them...yet but without searching I'm going to guess that it's actually a 3-piece, none of which are women who do clever pop-punk music (Take Off Your Pants and Jacket). Now the next paragraph will be dedicated to either smugness on my part or humility and the truth about Screaming Females. Stay Tuned.
Ok, so their Wikipedia entry is pretty shit-tastic and I still haven't heard their music but I now know that there is at least ONE female in the band. I also know that they are in fact a 3-piece "indie rock/punk" band who hail from New Jersey. Will fist-pumping be mandatory at this show? So, let's kill the mystery and get to the sample video. I'll scour the ole' YouTube and see if I can find something we can check out.
Screaming Females - Burried in the Nude video via YouTube.
Ok, so it was clever but not in the ways I was expecting and it's definitely not "pop-punk" I wouldn't even use the word punk near it, but I suppose I can see how they would end up with that label. It's sort of like an angrier B-52's, on that note I think any band would be better if Fred Schneider added vocals. Let's check out one more track from Screaming Females and try to picture Fred Schneider adding a call and response style vocal.
Screaming Females - Bell video via YouTube
It wasn't a rock! It was a rock! Lobster!
the B-52's - Rock Lobster video via YouTube
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
SXSW 2010 in Brief...s
What just happened y'all? The last thing I remember was some girl pulling my weave out for cutting her in line at the Swagg presents One Night in Perez Hilton's ass, party. Did I get in? How was Snoop? Yes indeed folks SXSW 2010 has come and gone and now we have a full year to plan for next Spring unless of course Bill Murray sees his shadow at Shangri-La.
So, my first day I was all ambitious, I rocked out in our fair city for roughly 14 hours, mostly in the upright position. I shot like a billion videos and uploaded them hours after they recorded. You probably saw my post on Thursday, well then everything went pear-shaped. My brain got fuzzy, the parties started to run together, I wanted to punch people in the face who told me about surprise guest appearances, basically it was the 2nd day of SXSW. It is my favorite time of year, but damn if it isn't exhausting? Oh, the problems we face in Austin, "Golly, there are just too many awesome things happening at once, I'm tired now." Isn't it brutal?
Long story short, rather than inundate you with EVERY video I shot, I'll just put a little highlighter on a few of them. I'll direct you to the Bloggy YouTube Channel if you'd like to check out all 40 videos from SXSW 2010. Oh, and if you're representing a band or law firm and you'd rather these videos weren't online, let me know, I'm really good at acting like I care.
Royal Bangs - The Windish Showcase SXSW 2010 video via YouTube
The whole Windish Showcase was pretty much awesome. I ended up there on a whim because I knew that the Very Best were showcasing at Emo's on Friday night so I figured I'd try to get in. I paid a $15 cover at the door but only had to stand in line for about 4 minutes. Once inside when the entire line-up was revealed I was psyched. I had wanted to see the Royal Bangs and they didn't disappoint in the least. It was a really high-energy set with great melodies with the musicians locked into tight grooves the whole time, hence the above video.
Sometimes, the short set times during SXSW can work for a band sometimes it can work against them. When Delorean was through with their set it was somewhat startling. They played for 30-40 minutes but I was going wherever they were taking me and the ride ended to quickly. I play to see them again on their next journey through Austin, but in the meantime I have this video to tide me over.
Delorean - Eastbound & Found Party SXSW 2010 video via YouTube
The third and final video I am going to feature comes from a Canadian group who have some crazy, cult following or something. When Born Ruffians took the stage all this 20 somethings appeared out of nowhere crashing through the crowd with looks of extreme glee on their faces. Almost every song the band played had about 2 dozen people singing along, hitting all of their call and response cues and, of course, pogo-ing like mad men. Kudos to you Born Ruffians you had crown involvement during SXSW, there's something to be said for that. I've been to shows during South by when the audience doesn't even clap when the band is through.
Born Ruffians - Windish Agency Showcase SXSW 2010 video via YouTube
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So, my first day I was all ambitious, I rocked out in our fair city for roughly 14 hours, mostly in the upright position. I shot like a billion videos and uploaded them hours after they recorded. You probably saw my post on Thursday, well then everything went pear-shaped. My brain got fuzzy, the parties started to run together, I wanted to punch people in the face who told me about surprise guest appearances, basically it was the 2nd day of SXSW. It is my favorite time of year, but damn if it isn't exhausting? Oh, the problems we face in Austin, "Golly, there are just too many awesome things happening at once, I'm tired now." Isn't it brutal?
Long story short, rather than inundate you with EVERY video I shot, I'll just put a little highlighter on a few of them. I'll direct you to the Bloggy YouTube Channel if you'd like to check out all 40 videos from SXSW 2010. Oh, and if you're representing a band or law firm and you'd rather these videos weren't online, let me know, I'm really good at acting like I care.
Royal Bangs - The Windish Showcase SXSW 2010 video via YouTube
The whole Windish Showcase was pretty much awesome. I ended up there on a whim because I knew that the Very Best were showcasing at Emo's on Friday night so I figured I'd try to get in. I paid a $15 cover at the door but only had to stand in line for about 4 minutes. Once inside when the entire line-up was revealed I was psyched. I had wanted to see the Royal Bangs and they didn't disappoint in the least. It was a really high-energy set with great melodies with the musicians locked into tight grooves the whole time, hence the above video.
Sometimes, the short set times during SXSW can work for a band sometimes it can work against them. When Delorean was through with their set it was somewhat startling. They played for 30-40 minutes but I was going wherever they were taking me and the ride ended to quickly. I play to see them again on their next journey through Austin, but in the meantime I have this video to tide me over.
Delorean - Eastbound & Found Party SXSW 2010 video via YouTube
The third and final video I am going to feature comes from a Canadian group who have some crazy, cult following or something. When Born Ruffians took the stage all this 20 somethings appeared out of nowhere crashing through the crowd with looks of extreme glee on their faces. Almost every song the band played had about 2 dozen people singing along, hitting all of their call and response cues and, of course, pogo-ing like mad men. Kudos to you Born Ruffians you had crown involvement during SXSW, there's something to be said for that. I've been to shows during South by when the audience doesn't even clap when the band is through.
Born Ruffians - Windish Agency Showcase SXSW 2010 video via YouTube
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
SXSW 2010 Day 1 in 18 Videos
So, yesterday was the first official day of SXSW. I started my day trying to see Broken Bells inside a parking structure but alas I was stuck in line while they were performing. I did get to hear them from the outside though. Up next was Emo's for the Brooklyn Vegan party. After that I went to Beauty Bar followed by the evening at Malverde. All in all I was downtown from 1pm until 2:40am, needless to say I'm tired but it was worth it.
Now, I tried to capture a song on video from all of the artists I saw yesterday. Pre-apologies for the varying visual and sound quality of these videos. I did my best to stay steady and get a clear shot. For a lot of these artists I am not familiar enough with their music to know the song titles, so if you know them feel free to include them in the comments section. Also, I tried to keep this in the order I saw the artists.
Morning Benders - Excuses video via YouTube
Japandroids - (Song Clip) video via YouTube
Yes Giantess - Live at Beauty Bar video via YouTube
Bad Rabbit - Live at Beauty Bar video via YouTube
Ninjasonik - Live at Beauty Bar video via YouTube
Yelawolf - Live at Beauty Bar video via YouTube
Kid Sister - Live at Beauty Bar video via YouTube
Kid Sister - Live at Beauty Bar video via YouTube
We Are the World - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
We Are the World - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
Suckers - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
Suckers - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
Fools Gold - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
Men - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
JJ - My Life video via YouTube
jj - 2 songs Live at Malverde video via YouTube
Sleigh Bells - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
Sleigh Bells - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
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Now, I tried to capture a song on video from all of the artists I saw yesterday. Pre-apologies for the varying visual and sound quality of these videos. I did my best to stay steady and get a clear shot. For a lot of these artists I am not familiar enough with their music to know the song titles, so if you know them feel free to include them in the comments section. Also, I tried to keep this in the order I saw the artists.
Morning Benders - Excuses video via YouTube
Japandroids - (Song Clip) video via YouTube
Yes Giantess - Live at Beauty Bar video via YouTube
Bad Rabbit - Live at Beauty Bar video via YouTube
Ninjasonik - Live at Beauty Bar video via YouTube
Yelawolf - Live at Beauty Bar video via YouTube
Kid Sister - Live at Beauty Bar video via YouTube
Kid Sister - Live at Beauty Bar video via YouTube
We Are the World - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
We Are the World - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
Suckers - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
Suckers - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
Fools Gold - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
Men - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
JJ - My Life video via YouTube
jj - 2 songs Live at Malverde video via YouTube
Sleigh Bells - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
Sleigh Bells - Live at Malverde video via YouTube
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
SXSW 2010 Preview (Locals Only): The White White Lights
From the first time I saw The White White Lights to the most recent they have graduated from kids exploring the idea of stage presence to borderline rock stars. Alright, maybe that's a bit of an exageration but any other Austin blog-freak can attest to how quickly the White White Lights have developed they seem to churn out passionate tunes at the drop of a hat. This year they don't have any official showcases for me to promote but I still wanted all of you out of towners who are reading this site for this week only to be aware of one of Austin's up-and-coming acts. Don't take my word for it, ask my brethren of the blog over at Ultra8201. It was a show they hosted where I was first introduced to the White White Lights. In fact the video you're about to digest is courtesy of the kind lads of Ultra8201, thanks y'all!
the White White Lights - Live at the Parish video via YouTube
Find out where you can catch the White White Lights at un-official events during SXSW after the jump...
These unofficial listings are courtesy of the blog-brigaders at Do512, ahoy!
Tue 03/16 @ Art Disaster Party *Free RSVP*
Sat 03/20 @ East Meets Fest at Uchi *Free*
That's it folks, you only get two chances to see the White White Lights but remember the name because I'm sure this won't be the last time it crosses your path. Those of us who live here will see the gang again real soon though, jealous? You should be.
This video is from another great local blog, Nites. Notice how none of us seem to know the names of the songs but we love them anyway. #AustinBlogMafia
the White White Lights - Live at Emo's video via YouTube
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the White White Lights - Live at the Parish video via YouTube
Find out where you can catch the White White Lights at un-official events during SXSW after the jump...
These unofficial listings are courtesy of the blog-brigaders at Do512, ahoy!
Tue 03/16 @ Art Disaster Party *Free RSVP*
Sat 03/20 @ East Meets Fest at Uchi *Free*
That's it folks, you only get two chances to see the White White Lights but remember the name because I'm sure this won't be the last time it crosses your path. Those of us who live here will see the gang again real soon though, jealous? You should be.
This video is from another great local blog, Nites. Notice how none of us seem to know the names of the songs but we love them anyway. #AustinBlogMafia
the White White Lights - Live at Emo's video via YouTube
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SXSW 2010 Preview (Locals Only): Quiet Company
If you're looking for clever, indie-pop diddies whose melodies will get tattooed on brain, then Quiet Company is the Austin band for you. They have 2 albums kicking around their merch table but it's their latest one, Everyone You Love Will Be Happy Soon that has seen the band hone its sound, focusing more on piano and a little less on guitar. These tunes are radio-ready and with the help of a really talented producer I could see this band getting better with age. Did I mention they are the most social-media savvy band in town, I dare you to NOT find them on Twitter, Facebook, etc.
Quiet Company - It's Better to Spend Money Like There's No Tomorrow Than Spend Tonight Like There's No Money video via YouTube
Find when and where you can and should see Quiet Company at SXSW after the jump...
Party/show info has been re-posted from information I read over at Do512, thanks Do512.
Thu 03/18 @ Wave *Official Showcase*
Sat 03/20 @ East Side Yoga (no, seriously) *Free RSVP*
Sun 03/21 @ Six Stages Over Texas *$Charity Benefit$*
Quiet Company - On Modern Men video via YouTube
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Quiet Company - It's Better to Spend Money Like There's No Tomorrow Than Spend Tonight Like There's No Money video via YouTube
Find when and where you can and should see Quiet Company at SXSW after the jump...
Party/show info has been re-posted from information I read over at Do512, thanks Do512.
Thu 03/18 @ Wave *Official Showcase*
Sat 03/20 @ East Side Yoga (no, seriously) *Free RSVP*
Sun 03/21 @ Six Stages Over Texas *$Charity Benefit$*
Quiet Company - On Modern Men video via YouTube
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Third Man Records Pop-Up Store
Alright y'all, this post is totally uncharacteristic since I don't usually pimp merchandise and I try to keep things local(ish) 'round here. However, being a fan of Third Man Records and also being a fan of exclusive shhh I wanted to post a press release that was sent to me about the Third Man Records Pop-Up Store. For the sake of visual consistency I'm going to hide the press release after the jump. Here's a little teaser of the sort of thing you might encounter down at Frank tomorrow.
Under Great White Northen Lights - Trailer video via YouTube
Press-Release with full details after the jump...
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Under Great White Northen Lights - Trailer video via YouTube
Press-Release with full details after the jump...
Third Man Records Announces SXSW Pop-Up Shop
Third Man Records at SXSW is located at:
Frank Restaurant and Grocery
407 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Over the past year Third Man Records have brought their pop-up retail shops to New York, Los Angeles and London - completely transforming temporary spaces into seemingly permanent locations that are not so much about commerce as they are about a collision of artistic expression, design and a personal one-of-a-kind experience for customers.
Up next, Third Man Records is excited to announce their most ambitious temporary store yet, set to pop-up at the South By Southwest Music Conference in Austin, Texas from March 17th through March 20th. Located at Frank Restaurant on 4th and Colorado, Third Man Records at SXSW will feature exclusive Third Man vinyl only available at TMR SXSW, debut releases, screenings of The White Stripes’ film Under Great White Northern Lights, food, drinks and much more.
Here are just some of the features of Third Man Records SXSW:
- Limited Edition ‘Texas-Sized Vinyl TM’ releases of every Third Man Records 45 and select LPs. Only at TMR SXSW will fans be able to purchase 8” versions of all of our 45s and 13” versions of The White Stripes ‘De Stijl,’ ‘White Blood Cells’ and The Raconteurs ‘Broken Boy Soldiers’.
- In addition to the individual singles on sale, they are also making available 150 limited edition handmade wooden 45 boxes containing the complete Texas Sized Vinyl set of 45s.
- First chance to purchase the debut of their re-issue series, Jon Wayne ‘Texas Funeral.’ This lost American classic has long been out of print and now available again on LP and iTunes via Third Man Records. The first opportunity to buy this will be at this SXSW shop, so pick it up there on limited edition pink and black split color vinyl.
- Third Man Branding Station - You bring it down and they’ll brand it with the Third Man logo. Also, friends from The Busy Beaver Button company will be on hand to brand never before available wood buttons with the Third Man Logo.
- Complete Box Sets of The White Stripes ‘Under Great White Northern Lights’ as well as the stand-alone components of the box set for sale: LPs, DVDs, Blu-Ray, and CDs of The White Stripes first-ever live album.
- 4 very limited Rob Jones Under Great White Northern Lights screen prints, available only at the TMR SXSW shop. An event poster by Decoder Ring will also be available.
- Special screenings of The White Stripes ‘Under Great White Northern Lights film at the TMR SXSW shop at Frank. Be one of the first to see this landmark documentary and concert film, have a hot dog, drinks some drinks.
- Third Man hot dogs, Third Man cocktails and Pinball!
The Third Man Records SXSW shop will be open to the public from 12 - 8PM daily from Wednesday March 17th to Saturday March 20th, and you don’t need a SXSW pass to get in.
More surprises and features to be announced soon! Follow Third Man’s road trip from Nashville to Austin via www.thirdmanrecords.com/texas, http://modlife.com/
Third Man Records at SXSW is located at:
Frank Restaurant and Grocery
407 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
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Monday, March 15, 2010
SXSW 2010 Preview (Locals Only): Sunset
For those of you, who read this site with any frequency you already know I'm a big fan of Sunset but if you're from out of town and you've never read this site before you should close your computer and head to the Mohawk right now! That's right, you can catch Sunset at the ATX Emerge show tonight. They'll be hitting the inside stage after midnight. Bill Baird the man behind the name Sunset is like a living Smithsonian of music. He wears his influences proudly on his sleave, enticing you to dig deeper into all of the genres and sub-genres he references through his music. What this means to you, as a listener, is that with each album you could be getting a sound that is vastly different from the sound of the last album. I'm a fan of melodies however they come and Bill Baird's got those by the fistful check out their latest LP Gold Dissolves to Gray if you buy the 180 gram LP pressing it comes with a CD, the future is now.
Sunset - Fishtown video via YouTube
Find out when and where you can and will see Sunset during SXSW after the jump...
Here's the listings for when and where you can and should see Sunset thanks to Do512 for gathering all of this information that I simply re-post.
Tue 03/16 @ Ghost Room *official SXSWi*
Tue 03/16 @ Beauty Bar *Free RSVP*
Wed 03/17 @ 3714 Werner Ave *House Party*
Thu 03/18 @ Side Bar *Free*
Sat 03/20 @ Baby Blue Recording Studio *Free*
By the way, I bought my copy of Gold Dissolves to Gray over at End of an Ear and I'd encourage you to do the same. Remember neighborhood record shops? Yeah, we still have those in Austin. Jealous? You should be.
Sunset - I'm Not a Perfect Person (Looks Like I F*cked Up Again) video via YouTube
You might want to check out this YouTube channel cause Bill Baird makes almost as many videos as he makes songs. Not really, he makes TONS of songs and lots of videos. Here's just one more song to wet your appetites.
Sunset - Zombie video via YouTube
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Sunset - Fishtown video via YouTube
Find out when and where you can and will see Sunset during SXSW after the jump...
Here's the listings for when and where you can and should see Sunset thanks to Do512 for gathering all of this information that I simply re-post.
Tue 03/16 @ Ghost Room *official SXSWi*
Tue 03/16 @ Beauty Bar *Free RSVP*
Wed 03/17 @ 3714 Werner Ave *House Party*
Thu 03/18 @ Side Bar *Free*
Sat 03/20 @ Baby Blue Recording Studio *Free*
By the way, I bought my copy of Gold Dissolves to Gray over at End of an Ear and I'd encourage you to do the same. Remember neighborhood record shops? Yeah, we still have those in Austin. Jealous? You should be.
Sunset - I'm Not a Perfect Person (Looks Like I F*cked Up Again) video via YouTube
You might want to check out this YouTube channel cause Bill Baird makes almost as many videos as he makes songs. Not really, he makes TONS of songs and lots of videos. Here's just one more song to wet your appetites.
Sunset - Zombie video via YouTube
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SXSW 2010 Preview (Locals Only): Brazos
To be honest, I don't understand why Brazos isn't nationally successful yet. They've been churning out perfect indie-pop all over Austin for years and their album Phosphorescent Blues rules. It's for these reasons that I would like to call your attention to Austin's poorly-kept-secret, Brazos. You can actually catch them, along with many other great Austin bands, tonight! The Mohawk is hosting the ATX Emerge show, which is basically a showcase of the best Austin has to offer this year for all of our out of town guests. You can catch me down there but I'll probably have to leave in the middle of Sunset's set as I work at 6:30am tomorrow. Sorry, Sunset I <3 you but you know how it is when that alarm goes off round 5am.
Are we excited about SXSW now or what?!?!
Brazos - Day Glo video via YouTube
Find out when and where you may or may not see Brazos during SXSW this year after the jump...
Once again, I've pulled this show information from those independent bloginators over at Do512, thanks y'all!
Tue 03/16 @ Club de Ville *Free RSVP Daytime*
Thu 03/18 @ Music By the Slice *Free Daytime*
Thu 03/18 @ Emo's "annex" *Official Showcase*
Fri 03/19 @ Mess With Texas 4 *Free*
Sat 03/20 @ E. 6th St. Day Party *Free*
So, don't forget if none of the above shows fit into you're schedule but you are reading this in Austin in this moment, then you can actually see Brazos tonight! Hopefully, I'll get some good video of them performing tonight, the selection on YouTube leaves a lot to be desired at the moment. Although this is a pretty nice video.
Brazos - Tell video via YouTube
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Are we excited about SXSW now or what?!?!
Brazos - Day Glo video via YouTube
Find out when and where you may or may not see Brazos during SXSW this year after the jump...
Once again, I've pulled this show information from those independent bloginators over at Do512, thanks y'all!
Tue 03/16 @ Club de Ville *Free RSVP Daytime*
Thu 03/18 @ Music By the Slice *Free Daytime*
Thu 03/18 @ Emo's "annex" *Official Showcase*
Fri 03/19 @ Mess With Texas 4 *Free*
Sat 03/20 @ E. 6th St. Day Party *Free*
So, don't forget if none of the above shows fit into you're schedule but you are reading this in Austin in this moment, then you can actually see Brazos tonight! Hopefully, I'll get some good video of them performing tonight, the selection on YouTube leaves a lot to be desired at the moment. Although this is a pretty nice video.
Brazos - Tell video via YouTube
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