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The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

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SapientNitro invites 2011 SXSW Interactive attendees to kick off their festival experience at the longest Mix at Six party ever. Our Carnival of Convergence will bring together the technologically mesmerizing with the freakishly entertaining. Another reason not to miss? The Pains of Being Pure at Heart will take the stage at 8:30, and starting at 10pm, DJ Spider will keep you dancing into the late, late night. Games, prizes, sideshows, appetizers...and open bar (like we'd forget the importance of that at SXSW).

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Friday March 11, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CST
Venue 222

8:00pm CDT

The ThoughtCriminals

Somewhere at the intersection of indie hip hop, rock and nerdcore culture you will find Charlotte's premiere live hip hop band, The ThoughtCriminals. Having opened for indie stalwarts Mr. Dibbs, Ceschi, Astronautalis and Bleubird their indie hip hop credibility is firmly intact - yet they also feel comfortable effortlessly blazing stages with nerdcore heroes MC Frontalot, Random (AKA Mega Ran) and Dual Core. Their lead MC, Mikal kHill, often uses an 8-bit NES system in live performances, and has also been credited with contributions on Sage Francis' live album, "Road Tested". Never content with stagnation, they've also shared the stage wth Prayers for Atheists, an activist punk band, as well as many other local and national bands of wildly varying genres. Inspired by everything from George Orwell and Public Enemy to 8-bit video game soundtracks and Elliott Smith, The ThoughtCriminals provide a wide musical landscape through which to journey on their current EP "Still Standing". Featuring tracks that range from contemporary hip hip to nerdcore, with an emphasis on melody and hard drums, "Still Standing" is a must-have for anyone with an eye towards creative music with no boundaries.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12799

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The ThoughtCriminals

Somewhere at the intersection of indie hip hop, rock and nerdcore culture you will find Charlotte’s premiere live hip hop band, The ThoughtCriminals. The ThoughtCriminals have made songs with some of nerdcore's biggest names, and Mikal kHill co-created the "Browncoats Mixtape" with... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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8:00pm CDT

Two Star Symphony

Two Star Symphony is Houston's most unusual music ensemble. Performing in quartet and octet configurations, Two Star compose and perform original music across a wide variety of genres. Known for their collaborative approach to composing, each member of Two Star Symphony brings a unique background and set of musical influences to their works, creating an original and distinctive style. Two Star is also known for their collaborations with artists in all mediums, and for bringing their music to venues and audiences that may not normally listen to "classical" music. In that spirit, they have written dance, film, and theater scores, partnering for performances with groups like the Dominic Walsh Dance Theatre, The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, BobbinDoctrin Puppet Theatre, University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance, American Ballet Theatre, and more. Most recently, Two Star performed at SXSW 2010 and were featured speakers/performers at TEDxHouston. Two Star Symphony performs on a set of custom matched instruments by master luthier Anton Krutz.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13612

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Two Star Symphony

Two Star Symphony is Houston's most unusual music ensemble. Performing in quartet and octet configurations, Two Star compose and perform original music across a wide variety of genres. Known for their collaborative approach to composing, each member of Two Star Symphony brings a unique... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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8:30pm CDT

Dual Core

Brought together by the power of the internet (and perhaps a touch of musical providence), Cincinnati-based computer programmer int eighty and Manchester-area graphic designer c64 have been rocking the more studious side of the hip-hop underground since 2007. Their debut release Zero One – featuring Counter-Strike anthem “Hostage Down” and club banger “Give Me Wings” – was summarily embraced by the tech set as a welcome shift in the contemporary hip-hop paradigm. It’s somehow only fitting that it wasn’t until after the success of this musical social experiment that the members of Dual Core finally met face-to-face, further cementing both their unique friendship and the strength of their artistic collaboration. The group’s follow-up, the Super Powers mixtape, combined eighty’s skillful storytelling and 64′s frenetic beats with additional contributions from nerdcore heavy-hitters YTCracker, ZeaLouS1, Beefy and MC Wreckshin, and precipitated a veritable flurry of major concert opportunities. In the aftermath of Super Powers, Dual Core became the first nerdcore group to play both the main stages at Las Vegas’s DEFCON, the world’s largest hacker convention, and the CCC Camp hacker conference in Germany. The crush of gigs and the rabid response of new fans led to quick sell-outs of both albums. Thankfully, in 2008 Dual Core released their second full-length Lost Reality – boasting hacker love song “My GF Is…” and blistering posse cut “Fantastic Four” – at Notacon in Cleveland, Ohio. The duo continued to support the artistic triumph that was Lost Reality by gigging coast-to-coast at hacker conventions, technology conferences and even Orlando’s Nerdapalooza, the world’s only festival dedicated solely to the music of geeks and technophiles. By the release of 2009′s epic follow-up Next Level, these venues, as well as media outlets like Wired.com and internet television network Revision3, had become old haunts to the duo and their unique sound. With this fourth release, a collection of musings about the joys of music, the banality of the daily grind and the miracles of modern technology, Dual Core continue to exhibit the kind of artistic growth that is the very bedrock of all quality music. With sharper production and more cleverly calculated flows, it is a fitting soundtrack to the 21st century. In a world where the underground cultures of hip-hop and computer tech have leapt stylistic and scholarly boundaries to become the accepted parlance, their amalgamation is nothing short of expected. Yet somehow, Dual Core is scarcely what one would call predictable.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12869

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Dual Core

BROUGHT TOGETHER BY THE POWER OF THE INTERNET (AND PERHAPS A TOUCH OF MUSICAL PROVIDENCE), CALIFORNIA BASED COMPUTER PROGRAMMER / RAPPER INT EIGHTY AND ENGLISH WEB DESIGNER / MUSIC PRODUCER C64 HAVE BEEN ROCKING THE MORE STUDIOUS SIDE OF THE HIP HOP UNDERGROUND SINCE 2007. Their debut... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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8:30pm CDT

Romulus Ate

Romulus Ate is a performance group that came together in the University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance. Formed in 2010, Romulus lives in the space between performance art, a dance concert, and a rock show. The music combines elements of pop, rock, and ambient electronic genres. The company of 5 dancers, 2 lighting designers, 4 musicians, a makeup artist and a costume designer perform an energy filled set with flashing lights, thumping music, and sweaty bodies. The show was designed with the idea of combining a professional theatrical production with the grittiness of a rock show, and creating a performance world in which anything can happen. During the set, traditional boundaries of performance, gender, and musical genre are subverted and reinvestigated through the passion driven work of the company.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13433

Artists

Romulus Ate

Romulus Ate is a performance group that came together in the University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance. Formed in 2010, Romulus lives in the space between performance art, a dance concert, and a rock show. The music combines elements of pop, rock, and ambient electronic... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Elysium

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9:00pm CDT

Admiral Fallow

ADMIRAL FALLOW www.admiralfallow.com ALBUM “BOOTS MET MY FACE” UK WIDE RELEASE 28 MARCH 2011 SINGLE “SQUEALING PIGS” 28 MARCH 2011 SOUTH BY SOUTH WEST MARCH 2011 FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF “DELIVERED – ALT VERSION” AVAIL NOW UK HEADLINE CLUB TOUR MARCH 2011 BIOGRAPHY Admiral Fallow is the latest stunning artist whose March 21st 2011 released album Boots Met My Face has been produced by award winning engineer Paul Savage; former Delgados drummer and winner of the 2010 UK Producers’ Guild “Breakthrough Producer of the Year” award. “Boots” was recorded at Savage’s renowned Glasgow studio Chem 19, a studio that in 2009 / 2010 / 2011 alone gave us wonderful albums from Phantom Band, Twilight Sad, King Creosote, The Unwinding Hours, Emma Pollock, Idlewild, Mogwai and The Burns Unit. Paul Savage also recorded the latest Franz Ferdinand album. Admiral Fallow comprises:- Louis Abbott – singing, guitars Sarah Hayes – flute, keyboards, singing Joe Rattray - stand up double bass Kevin Brolly – clarinet, keyboards Philip Hague – drums Craig Grant – guitars, singing Lead singer and main writer Louis Abbott gives an idea of what fans can expect of the album when he says, “All of the songs document the first chapter of my life, be it memories from school or kicking a ball about with my childhood chums. All of the songs are taken from real life events. There's no fiction. I'm not into making up stories or characters for the sake of trying to stir emotions. They are songs about friends and family as well as a fair bit of self-evaluation.” Their sets go from simple voice and guitar compositions (‘Four Bulbs’), through stomping Wilco-esque tunes to riotous cacophonies of white noise; their songs about alienation within relationships and experiences of “youth” itself are sung and screamed with utter abandon while the band work themselves into a furious frenzy… “A thrilling, cathartic experience” Sub City Radio. “……could just be the start of something massive….” The Fly review of 26.07.10 King Tuts gig Here’s the story so far………. Admiral Fallow is a stunning new group, formerly known as Brother Louis Collective, born in 2007 and gathered round the precocious talent of the young foot-stamping, faintly maniacal singer/song-writer Louis Abbott. Citing influences including Tom Waits, Elbow, Low, Midlake, King Creosote, and Springsteen, Admiral Fallow adds clarinet, flute, stand up double bass and four jaw-dropping voices to the usual indie line-up to smash through their joyous, heart-filled, orchestral-tinged and beautifully well crafted songs. Louis is proud to be Scottish and his accent is to the fore in his singing, contrasting magically with the Northumbrian tones of Sarah Hayes, the second vocalist. Their live show has lead to quotes such as “…….one of the best shows I have seen at King Tuts in the last few years…..” Geoff Ellis, MD, DF Concerts of the King Tuts show 26.07.10 Fyfe Dangerfield of the Guillemots has supported and lauded this exceptional band since their formation, personally asking for them to open for the Guillemots in Glasgow and Edinburgh on their 2007 Scottish tours - and it's easy to see why. The band’s reputation quickly spread amongst Scottish promoters in 2008, culminating in their receiving the King Tut’s “Your Sound” artist of the month award and making their second appearance at the Connect Festival that summer. Headline slots at Nice and Sleazys and Oran Mor in Glasgow and The Caves in Edinburgh followed. A 5 star gig review in The Sunday Mail, a single on Euphonios Records, still using the name “Brother Louis Collective”, and Gideon Coe airplay on BBC 6Music were soon under their belts. 2008 was a year of quiet, confident progression for the band. In July 2009 the band headlined the Sunday night T Break stage at T in the Park and later that month recorded “Boots Met My Face” at Chem 19, with the UK Music Producers’ Guild “Breakthrough Producer of the Year 2010” Paul Savage at the controls, supported by The Scottish Arts Council and under the guidance of Robin and Jim at Lo-Five Management (Trashcan Sinatras, Jo Mango). They were also crowned the Scotsman’s Under The Radar band of 2009. 2010 brought the new name Admiral Fallow and the birth of the new album “Boots Met My Face”. This was self released in Scotland in partnership with the band’s management on 26 April 2010 on Lo-Five Records. (album of the week in Daily Record and Sunday Mail, **** in The List). Various Scottish bloggers’ Scottish album of the year 2010 The band decided to build up the Scottish press and general awareness in 2010, followed by a planned assault on the wider UK market later in the year and beyond to 2011, then overseas. This strategy has borne fruit so far following the BBC Introducing stage headline slot at T in the Park July 2010 and the Frightened Rabbit 13 date UK and Ireland tour December 2010 support . “Boots” gets its UK wide release on Monday 21 March 2011. On live shows in 2010, Admiral Fallow played with King Creosote at the Fence Collective’s Homegame Festival in March, toured the UK in the first 2 weeks of April and supported the Futureheads in Glasgow on 29 April. Summer festivals were good to the band who opened for King Creosote at the Glasgow West End Festival and rocked out at the Wee Chill, Rockness, the Insider festivals and, famously, on the BBC Introducing Stage at T in the Park, from where they got BBC 2 and BBC 3 TV exposure, a live Radio 1 interview with Edith Bowman and a Radio 1 daytime playlisting for “Taste The Coast”. “Absolutely beautiful…great new talent….” Edith Bowman Radio 1 “That is dreamy…really, really nice….” Fearne Cotton Radio 1 On their August 2010 Scottish tour, on consecutive nights, the band played Hometown gigs with King Creosote, Adem and Silver Columns in Anstruther and then in Paisley with Paolo Nutini, the latter broadcast for live transmission on BBC Radio2’s In Concert series. They also filmed a performance of “Subbuteo” on BBC Switch’s “The Cut” Music special, broadcast on BBC Two in August. A small UK tour in September, including 3 dates supporting the Felice Brothers, culminated in a triumphant London show at the Lexington on September 15 attended by the great and the good of the London music industry as well as an ever increasingly swelling fanbase. “The award for the best of the new acts we have seen perform recently goes to Admiral Fallow. Their excellent set at the Lexington had publishers and A&R out in force. We expect them to be huge. Led by the engaging and captivating future star that is frontman Louis Abbott the 6 piece band will soon have the world at their footballing feet” Paul Kramer, The Hit Sheet, September 2010. To round off September the band played an intimate gig at the lovely Loopallu Festival. The first single was “Subbuteo.” On BBC Radio 1’s The Review Show with Edith Bowman on 13 July 2010, guest reviewer Daniel P Carter said of “Subbuteo”……..” I bought this and listened to it 7 times in a row on the underground on my way here….its so good, so dark, so beautiful…there’s a Nick Drake feel to the guitar playing, the lyrics are really real – really amazing… ” “I really love this band. I think they’re great” Guy Garvey, Elbow, BBC 6Music With the renowned Blair McDonald of Nettwerk Publishing joining booking agent Ross Morrison of Primary Talent International aboard the good ship, and with PR from Devil PR and Radio representation from Rob Lynch at Airplayer hoving in to view, Admiral Fallow are ready to move their development to the next stage. The Frightened Rabbit support shows over the13 date tour of UK and Ireland had sold out shows in December at London, Dublin and the Glasgow Barrowlands (twice). Following this, in 2011 Admiral Fallow will undertake a headline tour of the UK in February and March 28-Feb-11 SCO EDINBURGH SNEAKY PETES 01-Mar-11 SCO ABERDEEN LEMON TREE 02-Mar-11 SCO GLASGOW ARCHES 03-Mar-11 04-Mar-11 05-Mar-11 UK LEEDS NATION OF SHOPKEEPERS 06-Mar-11 UK NEWCASTLE THE CLUNY 07-Mar-11 UK SHEFFIELD THE FORUM 08-Mar-11 UK MANCHESTER DEAF INSTITUTE 09-Mar-11 UK LONDON LEXINGTON 10-Mar-11 UK BIRMINGHAM HARE & HOUND 11-Mar-11 12-Mar-11 UK NOTTS BODEGA 13-Mar-11 UK BRI
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12421

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Admiral Fallow

ADMIRAL FALLOW www.admiralfallow.com ALBUM “BOOTS MET MY FACE” UK WIDE RELEASE 28 MARCH 2011 SINGLE “SQUEALING PIGS” 28 MARCH 2011 SOUTH BY SOUTH WEST MARCH 2011 FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF “DELIVERED – ALT VERSION” AVAIL NOW UK HEADLINE CLUB TOUR MARCH 2011 BIOGRAPHY Admiral... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Bright Light Bright Light

Bright Light Bright Light is singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rod Thomas. He already has fans in BBC Radio 1's Lauren Laverne, Rob Da Bank and Huw Stephens. His music mixes a love of the dancefloor with classic songwriting and has variously been described as 'Kylie-class euphoric pop (The Times), 'sleek dancefloor glamour' (ASOS) and 'ridiculously melodic electronic pop' (The Times Playlist). Debut single 'Love Part II' was written and produced with Andy Chatterley (Kylie, Nerina Pallot, Diana Vickers) and released by Popjustice HiFi last September, accompanied by b-side 'Cry At Films', which features Scissor Sisters' Del Marquis on backing vocals and guitar. When not singing his own tunes, Bright Light Bright Light knocks out remixes of other artists' work Â recent versions of Kelis 'Acapella' and Ellie Goulding's 'Under The Sheets' have found themselves spread across many a tastemaker blog. Throughout November 2010, Rod was on the road with Ellie Goulding on her UK tour. In the last few months he has also shared a stage with friends Sound Of Arrows and James Yuill, Dansette Junior and The Hoosiers. Rod runs his own label, Self Raising Records, and is a member of east-London party 'collective' Sink The Pink, described by The Guardian as 'what happens when Studio 54 links up with a toddlers birthday party in a suburban ball pool centre". He is obsessed with 90s dance music, and his favourite band is Ace Of Base. NME recently called him 'the boy Robyn in all but name'.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11001

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Bright Light Bright Light

Bright Light Bright Light is singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rod Thomas. He already has fans in BBC Radio 1's Lauren Laverne, Rob Da Bank and Huw Stephens. His music mixes a love of the dancefloor with classic songwriting and has variously been described as 'Kylie-class... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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9:00pm CDT

Grimes

Grimes is weird pop influenced by styles such as R&B, Industrial, goth, hip hop and Western medieval organum. She is noted for simple but strong percussion, vocal virtuosity, and addictive melodies. Despite having little acquaintance with music before the age of 18, Grimes (born 1988) has overcome this barrier and used it to her advantage, exploding onto the music scene with a sound that is that is far different from that of her peers, and extremely broad in it's references (Mariah Carey, Salem, Cocteau Twins, Gang Gang Dance, The Smiths, Prince). And yet, while all Grimes songs are different and genre-bending, there is a strong sound that is fully her own, characterized primarily by her chameleon-like voice. She cannot read music and has no understanding of theory or notation, so her attempts to imitate often fail. Rather, the result is particularly unique, strangely beautiful, sometimes scary, frequently melancholic and catchy as hell.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14197

Tuesday March 15, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Spill

9:00pm CDT

Jamie Woon

Jamie Woon is a special talent who will carve his blues 'n' garage infused future pop songs into your brain and leave them there forever. It's music that will get people talking, made by the guitar wielding singer/songwriter and producer. You might not have heard of him yet – unless you've been tapped into the eerie, soulful end of dubstep or perhaps if you were a regular at One Taste, an acoustic night that took over festival stages at Secret Garden and Glastonbury in the late 2000s. If you'd been looking carefully, though, you might have noticed that Woon was one of the participants at the acclaimed Red Bull Music Academy in Barcelona 2008. The academy invites 60 up and coming DJs, musicians and producers from around the world to the month-long event where they are tutored by musical legends like Sly and Robbie and make tunes with the studio team - who that year included drum 'n' bass don DJ Zinc, Sa-Ra's Om'Mas Keith, D'Angelo producer Russ Elevado and Mark 'Global Communications' Pritchard. The academy has thrown up a tonne of talent over the ten years it's been going: Flying Lotus, Mr Hudson, Hudson Mohawke, J-Wow from Buraka Som Sistema and a whole host of others. This experience helped build on the fragile, atmospheric music he was making with a LoopStation, opening his eyes to the heavy new sound of Woon 2010. Two releases emerged from the musical collaborations that were born at the academy: he released 'Solidify' with electronics girl Subeena on Planet Mu, quickly followed by the twisted G-Funk of 'I'm Going Wit You' by Debruit featuring Om'Mas Keith. But you have to go back a few years to find the seeds of his new sound. In 2007 he released his version of traditional standard 'Wayfaring Stranger' with a remix from ultra-selective dubstep producer Burial on the flip. It turned people like Gilles Peterson and Mary-Anne Hobbs into full-blown Woon fans, but the release also recalibrated his musical mind. It sent him on a journey which forced him to learn and unlearn everything he knew, and took him to this place where he's primed to be one of the most exciting artists you're likely to hear all year; a man who is populist but always inventive, a modest and understated 27 year old who's making hugely ambitious music that you'll be filing, typically idiosyncratically, between your favourite Four Tet, Richard Hawley and D'Angelo records. The new sound, fuses his future pop songs with '80s reverb, ultra-tight beats and acres of bass. "I love atmosphere," he says. "I'm a fan of really deep sub bass that isn't swamped by other sounds. There's always enough room for some twinkly stuff on top and this big cavern, for the voice." The new songs, like 'Night Air' or the future bossa-nova of 'Tomorrow' or the Radiohead-go-soulful undertones of 'Street' carry the intimate emotions of his early sound into a whole different room; bigger, badder… heavier. Singer, songwriter and self-taught producer Woon made his name by playing live. He's got hundreds and hundreds of gigs under his belt, from endless spots in front of the microphone with just his guitar, an effects box and that unmistakable voice, to supporting Amy Winehouse. He's played in a full band with dubstep DJ and producer Reso on drums and he's taken stage at Sonar. You might say it's in his blood: his mother is Scottish folk legend Mae McKenna, a lady who did session vocals for a massive list of stars including Bjork, Michael Jackson and the aforementioned Kylie. Woon's influences are similarly colourful. He namechecks nu-disco king Todd Terje and 2010 future garage hotshots James Blake ("he's a beast") and Mount Kimbie . He's a fan of '90s R'n'B as well as the folk and soul stuff you'd expect, and Cajun blues master JJ Cale, a man he describes as 'the original bedroom musician'. Woon likes to take the soul lineage back to its roots: "I like people who find different ways of doing the blues. It's at the root of all popular music. Blues and bass - that's the real hybrid." He has now made the music that will let him switch between intimate gigs to stages with a bigger reach. "I want to play to more people and I want to play in bigger places. I want to be able to do absolutely anything I want - no constraints." Basically, and bassically, he's doing things his way. Always.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13236

Artists

Jamie Woon

Jamie Woon is a special talent who will carve his blues 'n' garage infused future pop songs into your brain and leave them there forever. It's music that will get people talking, made by the guitar wielding singer/songwriter and producer. You might not have heard of him yet – unless... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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9:00pm CDT

Mega Ran and K-Murdock

Random, aka Mega Ran. Teacher, Rapper, Hero. Random manages the unthinkable by dazzling retro gamers while garnering respect from Hip-Hop's harshest critics. Random's unique "Mega Ran" persona was born in 2007 when he was approached by representatives at Capcom and offered an exclusive partnership agreement. Random has placed music in video games, television programming, and even college coursework. By day, he is a middle school English teacher in Phoenix, AZ. K-Murdock is a music producer and radio show host from Washington, DC. His primary group, Panacea, remains one of the most critically acclaimed underground hip-hop acts of this decade. K is known for adding lush soundscapes that have gone on to redefine progressive hip-hop and soul music. He ran the longest running hip-hop show on XM satellite radio, SubSoniq, and has mixed, mastered and produced for some of today's best major and indie talent. Ran and K linked over a shared love for video games and hip-hop, and released the landmark album "Forever Famicom" in 2010, and just wrapped up their first full tour, "The Bits and Rhymes Tour."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11154

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Mega Ran and K-Murdock

Random, aka Mega Ran. Teacher, Rapper, Hero. Random manages the unthinkable by dazzling retro gamers while garnering respect from Hip-Hop's harshest critics. Random's unique "Mega Ran" persona was born in 2007 when he was approached by representatives at Capcom and offered an exclusive... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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9:00pm CDT

No Joy

The female-fronted noise poppers are certainly content to mine the depleted fields of shoegaze and twee indie sounds for inspiration, the group creates a maelstrom of melody out of both, with a layered, fuzzy approach that incorporates big, clean riffage, anonymous vocals hiding in the background, and a considerable churn across memorable four-minute pop songs. There’s a great deal more structure in their work than is found in many of their contemporaries, and their contemplative song structures work in favor to this approach. It’s the perennial box of chocolates filled with razor wire, but even the most fastidious of modern music archaeologists won’t see this one coming.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15188

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No Joy

Wait To Pleasure may not provide you with any new answers about No Joy, but what it does offer is a batch of incredible new songs, the product of the Montreal noise-pop band’s first foray in a fully-furnished studio environment. Here the band has flourished, delivering their finest... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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9:00pm CDT

Serpentine

A calorie-rich contemporary mixer that will entice you, whether you dig John Coltrane, Meshuggah, or contemporary music at large; SERPENTINE is the transatlantic brainchild of performer-composer Gaute Solaas (NO/US). SERPENTINE highlights the sinful serpent of the musical fauna; the Saxophone. For SXSW the horns will be handled by Elias Haslanger, Troy Roberts, and Gaute Solaas himself. Bobby Sparks and D-Madness handle synthbass and drums. SERPENTINE is looking for US/EU representation, booking agents, management etc. So, please make contact with us at solaas@gmail.com Big thanks to Matt Sonzala at SXSW for hearing the music within the music. Music is music more than ever, labels are for politicians and insecure booking managers, SERPENTINE is living proof. EPK
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13929

Tuesday March 15, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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9:00pm CDT

Viva Viva

With influences from the heyday of the 60's and 70's, their sound is equal parts infectious-pop and dark-stomping-blues, combined with their own blend of hope, disappointment, grit, and wit. In 2005, when Dave Vicini (lead singer, formerly of The Lot Six) moved into an apartment in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, MA, with Chris Warren (singer/guitarist, formerly of Officer May), the friends already had an idea that they should be in a band together. Their previous bands had shared bills and even covered each other's songs. Before long, six Chuck Taylor boxes full of 4-tracks were recorded in their apartment. Then they decided they should find a band and make a record. Viva Viva's reputation has grown steadily over the years, from those apartment recording sessions to the music hall-shaking, band they are today. Dan Burke (bass, formerly of The Lot Six), Fumika Kato (keyboard) and Dominic Mariano (drums), complete the sound that is causing a stir in the Boston music scene. The Boston Phoenix Music Editor, Michael Marotta wrote, "the legend of Viva Viva has grown exponentially on the shoulders of explosive live performances" in his Fall Arts Preview article. Their unbridled energy can be heard on their debut self-titled album, out on Fort Port Recordings. "Basically we're the second greatest band in the world," says Vicini. "Yeah, second to the Rolling Stones circa '72," adds Warren. "We’re not trying to re-invent the wheel, just keep it rolling," says Warren.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12974

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Viva Viva

With influences from the heyday of the 60's and 70's, their sound is equal parts infectious-pop and dark-stomping-blues, combined with their own blend of hope, disappointment, grit, and wit. In 2005, when Dave Vicini (lead singer, formerly of The Lot Six) moved into an apartment in... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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9:00pm CDT

Zemaria

First started in the small port city of Vitoria, in the southeast of Brazil, it was expected that Zemaria would have an attraction to the horizon of the Atlantic because of their roots. Since 2005 they have toured in Europe annually totaling more than 150 concerts in various cities of the Old Continent. Among them is the Electric Picnic Festival in Dublin, La Fleche D’Or in Paris, Tacheles in Berlin or the Ilios Festival in Norway. In Brazil their connections to clubs and most relevant venues and festivals are astounding. In 2010 Zemaria had a good impact in the brazilian media. The song The Space Ahead was chosen by Levi’s Music as a soundtrack to a video. Shortly after Zemaria was nominated for the Brazilian MTV Awards alongside artists Gui Boratto, Database and Boss n’ Drama. Their latest works, by Sanny Lys (vocals), Marcel Dadalto (synths, guitars and vocals), Spon (bass) and Nego Leo (drums, synth), is the EP Any Distance, distributed worldwilde by PIAS. The EP’s title track features a delightful remix of the french Minitel Rose and the original version of the song “The Space Ahead” is now on the official soundtrack for FIFA 11 by EA Games - along with artists like LCD Soundsystem, Chromeo, MGMT, Caribou and more. Now the band is in it’s new studio, working and preparing to play for the first time in the United States - debuts this March at SXSW and they will follow it with a tour across the country. If they come through your town, it’s recommended not to miss the chance to see them on stage.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15008

Artists

Zemaria

First started in the small port city of Vitoria, in the southeast of Brazil, it was expected that Zemaria would have an attraction to the horizon of the Atlantic because of their roots. Since 2005 they have toured in Europe annually totaling more than 150 concerts in various cities... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Speakeasy

9:30pm CDT

Trust

Born out of desperation in the brutal Canadian winter of 2009, Robert Alfons and Maya Postepski began writing songs about nostalgia, lust, and erotomania. TRUST combine dark synth arpeggios, live and programmed drum beats with haunting, effected vocals. What begins in the genre of minimal synth progresses into a sort of slow-techno that is equal parts introspective cold-wave and extroverted 808 dance beats. TRUST have already begun to draw huge support in their hometown of Toronto where they have opened for Glass Candy, Hercules and Love Affair, Washed Out, and Zola Jesus.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14920

Tuesday March 15, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Elysium

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9:30pm CDT

Wordburglar

Wordburglar breezes over banging beats and soulful medleys with an emphasis on wordplay, humor and good times. Influenced heavily by Hip-hop's golden era of creative, braggadocious MCs, his unique approach to music is a combination of classic Boom-Bap rap, stand-up comedy and slam poetry. A seasoned crowd pleaser and mic-wrecker, Wordburglar was listed as Earshot’s #3 most played Hip-Hop Artist on Canadian College radio, has won a CBC Radio 3 Bucky Award for Best Lyrics and was nominated for a Canadian Music Week Indie Award for Best Urban Artist and made URB Magazine’s NEXT 1000 and NEXT 100. Wordburglar was also chosen as one of Stealth Magazine’s (Australia’s #1 Rap Magazine) STEALTH SEVEN. On top of enjoying daily traffic from thousands of fans on MySpace and charting on international radio Wordburglar has been a featured artist online on HiphopCanada, NewMusicCanada, CBCRadio3, ChartAttack, PulseRadio, FirmMag,TheCoast, TheAwfulShow, CDBaby, UGSMag, HeroHill and countless other sites in and outside of Canada. After amazing live performances at the East Coast Music Awards, Canadian Music Week and North By Northeast, Wordburglar has spent the last two years writing new music, playing gigs and touring across Canada and parts of the United States. He currently has VideoFact funded videos which have been featured on Muchmusic & online for the hit underground singles “Cream of Wheat” & “The Route”, as well as the animated video "The Wordburglar” which was featured alongside videos by Rap All-Stars Guru, Atmosphere and the Living Legends on the Internationally released Preserving Efforts #1 DVD. He also appeared in Rhythmicru's underground possecut video "We Have Come for Your Children" which was featured heavily on MuchVibe. On top of that Wordburglar has been caught making appearances on numerous compilations and guest-spots and even a comic book or two. His latest release on Urbnet Records "BURGIE'S BASEMENT", a follow up to the critically acclaimed "BURGLARITIS" features new singles, remixes, B-sides and rarities and features production from Burg's main collaborators Beatmason, Fresh Kils & Young Fes as well as fellow Backburner Crew members Toolshed, Ghettosocks, More Or Les, Thesis Sahib, Jesse Dangerously and more. His next album “3rdburglar” will be released in 2011. For more information please visit www.wordburglar.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11270

Artists

Wordburglar

A strong contender for the most likely-to-be-quoted rapper at the water cooler, Wordburglar's lyrically potent oeuvre runs the gamut from thoughtfully casual to ridiculously ludicrous. With finely constructed, whimsical lyrics, a sharp sense of humour and a dedication to true-school... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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10:00pm CDT

De Juepuchas

English The project is inspired by The Avalanches and Girl Talk, and the new common culture of creativity and collective intelligence which takes advantage of digital resources and enabling internet sharing to harness new forms and possibilities of creation. The album ("Ser De Juepuchas Varios Años" or "Being De Juepuchas for several years") launched in early 2009, includes about 1000 fragments used different sound from popular culture, the idiosyncrasies sound and audible spectrum of Colombian memory within which there are many sounds programs, popular soap operas, songs and everyday sounds of decades of yesterday and today. Our proposal beyond the music is a vehicle to promote the democratization of ideas, liberation of content and collective creation, additionally, uses sound and music as a platform to socialize their daily problems and calls for awareness community and the importance of memory in the construction of a present. The proposal also suggests the recovery of public spaces overlooked or underestimated, to call for participation, inclusion, diversity, socialization of culture, we believe in the worldwide music and culture as a facilitator social cohesion. Juepuchas makes use of memory as a resource, from the ones that affect you as an individual to those that are shared among friends, colleagues, even nations. Audible memory is part of a picture that unite, spins and link us together. Spanish De Juepuchas, proyecto inspirado en The Avalanches, Girl Talk, I.M.S., Beta Band, y la nueva cultura de la creatividad común y la inteligencia colectiva, aprovecha los recursos digitales y el compartir que habilita internet para aprovechar las nuevas formas y posibilidades de creación. En el álbum (Ser De Juepuchas Por Varios Años) lanzado a inicios del 2009, se utilizan aproximadamente 1000 fragmentos sonoros diferentes, provenientes de la cultura popular, la idiosincracia sonora y el espectro de la memoria audible colombiana dentro de la cual se encuentran innumerables sonidos de programas y novelas populares, canciones y sonidos cotidianos de décadas del ayer y hoy. Su propuesta más allá de la música también es un vehículo para promover la democratización de las ideas, la liberación de contenidos y la creación colectiva, adicionalmente se utiliza el sonido y la música como plataforma de socialización de problemáticas cotidianas y hace un llamado de conciencia sobre la colectividad y lo importante de la memoria en la construcción de un presente. La propuesta en vivo sugiere la recuperación de espacios públicos olvidados o subestimados, para llamar a la participación, a la inclusión, a la diversidad, a la socialización de la cultura; creemos en la música para todo el mundo y en la cultura como facilitador de cohesión social. De Juepuchas hace uso de la memoria como recurso, memorias que parten desde lo individual hasta aquellas que se comparten entre amigos, colegas, incluso naciones. La memoria audible hace parte de un imaginario que nos vincula; vínculo que hila y une.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14587

Artists

De Juepuchas

English The project is inspired by The Avalanches and Girl Talk, and the new common culture of creativity and collective intelligence which takes advantage of digital resources and enabling internet sharing to harness new forms and possibilities of creation. The album ("Ser De Juepuchas... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Speakeasy

10:00pm CDT

Dry the River

The family Dry the River could not have been built from five more disparate sons. From Norwegian born singer-songwriter Peter Liddle, drawing narrative inspiration from university studies in Medicine and Anthropology, to once homeless punk-rock drummer Jon Warren and classically trained violinist William Harvey, the band grew from the haphazard seeds of varied personal and musical upbringings. Thus, whilst Liddle rifles through a musical and literary heritage which includes ethnographic texts, the works of Ted Hughes and Milan Kundera, and artists such as Leonard Cohen and Suzanne Vega, guitarist Matthew Taylor introduces the angular hum of Southern rock, blues and country records played to him in his youth, accompanied by childhood friends Jon and Scott, a rhythm section who draw heavily on 70s rock and post-punk. Each song is the offspring of this unlikely marriage: a personal tale of coming-to-terms, wrapped in gospel guitars and driven by inventive, bold percussion. Most of all, the deep involvement of all members gives birth to a live show which is both intense and honest; a band who play with their hearts on their sleeves. Since mid 2009, Dry the River have lived and worked in their shared home in Stratford, east London. Their debut EP “The Chambers & The Valves” (June 2009, self-released), was live-tracked in just two days and was closely followed by a heavy schedule of shows with acts including Hjaltalin, Port O Brien, Bowerbirds, Johnny Flynn and Magic Numbers. The band enjoyed a busy festival season, playing Glastonbury (BBC Introducing), Big Chill (Lazyland), and Standon Calling (Main Stage) and will be on tour throughout November and December 2010. A free 3 track EP is available to download from http://www.drytheriver.com/
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12780

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Dry the River

Dry the River Since forming in spring 2009, Dry The River have toured extensively in the UK and Europe promoting their “careful mix of emotive, lilting folk and upbeat, impassioned rock’... NME. Based in a shared two-bedroom house in Stratford, east London, the five came together... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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10:00pm CDT

Esben and the Witch

Artists

Esben and the Witch

Tuesday March 15, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Spill

10:00pm CDT

Gary Lucas Plays Spanish "Dracula"

A world-class internationally acclaimed guitarist, Grammy-nominated songwriter and composer, GARY LUCAS first made a name for himself as a featured guitar soloist in the final edition of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band in the early 80's. Since then he has released over 20 acclaimed solo albums to date in a variety of genres and tours the world relentlessly in a variety of formats, and has performed in over 40 countries including China, Russia, India, Australia, Morocco, Cuba, Brazil, and Colombia (and of course tours extensively in Europe and the US). Gary is also well known for having co-written two of Jeff Buckley's biggest anthems ("Grace" and "Mojo Pin"), and has been hailed as "The Thinking Man's Guitar Hero" (The New Yorker) and "One of the best and most original guitarists in America...a modern guitar miracle" (Rolling Stone). He leads the NYC-based alt. supergroup Gods and Monsters whose new studio album "The Ordeal of Civility" produced by Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads) will be released in May on Knitting Factory Records. Among other things, Gary tours extensively performing his original live solo guitar soundtracks to accomapny screenings of fantastic films both silent and sound. For SXSW he will play his acclaimed score accompanying the rare 1931 Spanish-language "Dracula", made in Hollywood at night on the sets of the well-known Bela Lugosi "Dracula" with a Latin cast, and considered by film critics to be the superior, more "full-blooded" version. Gary debuted his new live guitar score to great acclaim at the 31st Havana Film Festival last year and has gone on to perform it at this year's 48th New York Film Festival, Sevilla Film Festival, London Jazz Festival (where he received a 4 star review in The Guardian) and appropriately enough, outside a crumbling old castle high in the Carpathian Mountains at the Transylvania International Film Festival in Romania last spring. For more info: http://garylucas.com/www/dracula
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11743

Artists

Gary Lucas Plays Spanish "Dracula&q

A world-class internationally acclaimed guitarist, Grammy-nominated songwriter and composer, GARY LUCAS first made a name for himself as a featured guitar soloist in the final edition of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band in the early 80's. Since then he has released over 20 acclaimed... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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10:00pm CDT

Ghettosocks

Ghettosocks (or just Socks) is a Hip Hop Producer and MC born in Ottawa and living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. After producing two demos Ghettosocks released his debut LP, 'Get Some Friends' (GSF) in November of 2006. GSF debuted at #1 on both Chartattack and !Earshot college radio charts for 2007. The single 'Step to a T-Rex' was nominated for an East Coast Music Award. In 2007, he released his follow-up, 'I Can Make Your Dog Famous' Mixtape (ICMYDFM), with DJ Jorun Bombay. ICMYDF charted well on campus radio and was also awarded a Nova Scotia Music Award for Hip Hop Recording of the Year. Socks’ latest and best work to date is entitled 'Treat of the Day' (TOTD). TOTD boasts 16 brand-new, high-cholesterol songs, featuring guest appearances from El da Sensei, Pumpkinhead, Edgar Allen Floe, Cesar Comanche, D-Sisive, Muneshine, Apt, and Timbuktu. TOTD hit #1 for hip hop on !Earshot college radio charts almost immediately, and ranked at #36 in the Top 200 overall for January 2010. Socks’ videos appear regularly on MuchMusic, Canada’s #1 music TV station. Since his debut on J-Bru’s “Help I've Been Robbed!” Socks has appeared in rotation in videos such as Rhythmicru’s “We Have Come for you Children”, and for his songs “Step to a T-Rex”, “Don’t Turn Around featuring Edgar Allen Floe”, and his most recent hit “Out For Treats”. Ghettosocks has been touring extensively since around 2006. Since then, he's been across Canada, to parts of the U.S., Europe (including U.K., Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary), and most recently Japan.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10841

Artists

GHETTOSOCKS

Ghettosocks is a JUNO nominated artist born in Ottawa and living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. In a short period of time, Socks has expanded his fan base from across Canada, to Europe, South America, Australia, Japan, and into the United States. His unorthodox songwriting style... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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10:00pm CDT

Jonquil

Jonquil are Hugo Manuel, Sam Hudson Scott and Robin McDiarmid, three men in their early twenties living in Oxford, England. The band rehearse and record at home in their new east Oxford studio, having recently relocated from the House of Supreme Mathematics that they shared with Foals during the writing of Total Life Forever and Jonquil’s own One Hundred Suns. All tracks continue to be produced by Manuel who also records solo under the name Chad Valley. Part of Oxford’s Blessing Force collective, Jonquil, alongside Pet Moon, Trophy Wife, Fixers, Rhosyn and Chad Valley, represent a groundswell of new creative output from the city that promises much over the coming years. From their bedroom beginnings (early release Sunny Casinos being tagged a late night listening album of creeped-out dusty attic music) via their folk-pop adolescence (second album Lions seeing out the drones and seeing in the songs) the band now emerge as a fully realized proposition, their live show honed from heavy European touring. November sees Jonquil’s first stateside release, with the One Hundred Suns EP coming out on New York’s Dovecote label (home to The Futureheads and Hooray For Earth). "Jonquil's self-proclaimed "Paul Simon's take on The Smiths" tag nails them well, however the six-piece also encompasses a level of intricacy not unlike a more subtle Dirty Projectors without the R'n'B. There's also an inclusion of a majestic summer flourish of romantic indie-pop very much in the modern tradition - similar to Beach House, Vampire Weekend or Wolf Parade. Emerging initially as the more folky end of Oxford's burgeoning math rock scene that brought us (close friends of Jonquil and recent touring partners) Foals and Youthmovies, Jonquil have constantly evolved and morphed into a very accomplished and mature band with a now newly focused, fresh output of work.” Dan Monsell // Rockfeedback // 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14055

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Jonquil

Jonquil are, as of 2011, four men from Oxford – Hugo Manuel, Sam Scott, Robin McDiarmid and Dominic Hand – and 'Point Of Go' is their third (and yet, in a way, their first) record; an evolution, a transformation and a new start simultaneously. Until last year the band were a working... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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10:00pm CDT

Pictureplane

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Pictureplane

Originally hailing from Denver, Colorado, Pictureplane (real name Travis Egedy) was a driving force in making the city one of the most influential DIY towns in the world; thanks in large part to Pictureplane's legendary shows at his former Denver home Rhinoceropolis, his raging club... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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10:00pm CDT

Puffyshoes

“PUFFYSHOES” was formed by two Japanese girls, Neko Meows the Drummer and Usagi Hops the Guitarist. Imagine A fuzz pedal on a steroids and a Rickenbacker, all thrown in a blender on high for 10 mins, the remains are poured into a muffin pan, baked at 350 for 20 mins, then topped with vanilla frosting and sprinkles, that's Puffyshoes.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11271

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Puffyshoes

“PUFFYSHOES” was formed by two Japanese girls, Neko Meows the Drummer and Usagi Hops the Guitarist. Imagine A fuzz pedal on a steroids and a Rickenbacker, all thrown in a blender on high for 10 mins, the remains are poured into a muffin pan, baked at 350 for 20 mins, then topped... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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10:00pm CDT

Weekend

Within a grainy film-still between a summer sunset and the end of times lies the post-punk squall of Weekend. Weekend filter the aggression, tempo and sneer of punk through a wall of reverb, haunting melody, feedback and primitive garage guitar. Formed in San Francisco in late 2009, the band have quickly developed a totally distinctive take on the history of noise rock. Combining noisy guitars, pounding rhythms and dark post-punk vibes in fresh ways isn't easy, but Weekend somehow make it look like it is. Their new album Sports is one of the most assured debuts in recent memory, full of rumbling rhythms, layers of LOUD guitars and most of all great songs that pay special attention to texture and atmosphere, and leaven even the most riotous moments with unexpected shards of melody. "Coma Summer" kicks things off in stunning fashion, an epic slice of noise/gaze that stands tall with No Age's best power-drone. "Youth Haunts" is a new version of a tune from their long sold-out 10" single on Mexican Summer and shows off the band's darker, more tribal side. "Monday Morning" is a dreamy noisescape, a perfect lead-in to the driving, punky "Monongah, WV," which is blessed with a chorus melody a lot of straight pop bands would kill for. As the album continues, it takes in such touchstones as the the chaotic psychedelic noise of groups like Skullflower and Terminal Cheesecake, and the scything racket of post-No Wave noise bands DUSTdevils and Sonic Youth. "Age Class" storms along like classic Killing Joke, and "Veil" is an echoey tune that builds and builds to a smashing coda, trailing off into spectral trails of feedback and incidental static. "End Times" is power-pop as interpreted by "Feed Me With Your Kiss"-era MBV, an amazing mix of melody and racket that perfecting encapsulates what Sports and Weekend are about. "Afterimage" and "Untitled" wrap up the album on a high note, a crescendo of pounding, relentless power.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14189

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Weekend

http://weekendtheband.us

Tuesday March 15, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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10:30pm CDT

Future Blondes

With only a few sporadic recordings to document the hyperdelia nosebleed fixture that is the nomadic force of Future Blondes, only a select few have actually witnessed the collective myth that is only enhanced by the renegade trip that has been crafted by outsider artist Domokos and his Future Blondes creation. Previous endeavors with Helios Creed / Chrome, and current life threatening duties as evangelist for Rusted Shut, Future Blondes is a step sideways and around. They have seen their sound evolve into part dance / part happening / part metaphysical freak out, taking place, with the help of Book of Shadows... gears often reverse to reveal the sound of one's higher self into the ethereal realm of white light... Ryan Martin Dais Records Robert and Leopold
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14937

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Future Blondes

FUTURE BLONDES generate storm and chant. INTERVIEW on SWAMP BATS blog by T. KERSCHEN of INDIAN JEWELRY. What’s up: L.L.L. HEAVENS Where are you from: BLVD. ZERO Where are you now: THE 99TH FLOOR. How long have you been at it: 0.0.0.0. YEARS. What got you started: YOUTH VIBRATIONS... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Elysium

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10:30pm CDT

Timbuktu

Toronto Ontario's unassuming crown prince of raucous debauchery has been unleashing rhymes, cranking beats & rocking shows for 13 years. As part of the London based mic-smashing crew Toolshed, Timbuktu has contributed lyrics and production to countless albums, collaborations and possecuts and now he's finally ready to shatter society as we know it with his solo-debut “Stranger Danger”. From collaborating with his rap family as part of Canada's Backburner Collective to touring with Hip-Hop legend El Da Sensei and appearing in the hit videos “Pop And Chips” & “Ballz In Yo Stomach” Timbuktu has been grinding hard and “Stranger Danger” is the perfect introduction to catapult 'Buktu into the ears and minds of music fans everywhere.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11026

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TIMBUKTU

During the zenith of the Golden Age Era of Rap, something strange happened. An artist called Timbuktu, almost as enigmatic as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, suddenly emerged as a prolific producer and stand-out rhyme-slinger. Within his award-winning group Toolshed, comprised... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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11:00pm CDT

Beach Fossils

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Beach Fossils

freak outhttp://beachfossils.com

Tuesday March 15, 2011 11:00pm - Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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11:00pm CDT

Delicate Steve

THE CRITICS UNILATREALLY CONCUR: DELICATE STEVE IS A BAND WHO CREATES MUSIC Newton, N.J. – Every 30 or 40 or 500 years, the DNA of culture itself emerges from the translucent blackness of the not-so-shallow underground. You hear a new band, and you think, “This is really something. This is like My Bloody Valentine, minus the guitars.” But then you think, “No, that’s not true. That’s not what this is like at all. Plus, there are lots of guitars here. I’m a goddamn idiot.” You want to walk away, but now it’s too late; now, you start to wonder what makes this music is so deeply arresting. You wonder why you are dancing against your will, and you wonder why every other sound you’ve ever heard suddenly sounds like the insignificant prologue to a moment you’re experiencing in the present tense. You find yourself unable to perform the simplest of activities -- a cigarette becomes impossible to light, a mewing kitten cannot be stroked, a liverish lover cannot be ignored. By the album’s third track, there is nothing left in your life; everything is gone, crushed into a beatific sonic wasteland you never want to escape. This, more than anything else imaginable, is the manifestation of artistic truth … a truer kind of truth … the only kind of truth that cannot lie, even with the cold steel of a .357 revolver jammed inside its wet mouth, truculently demanding a random falsehood. Welcome to the work-a-day world of Delicate Steve. Like a hydro-electric Mothra rising from the ashes of an African village burned to the ground by post-rock minotaurs, the music of Delicate Steve will literally make you the happiest person who has never lived. Discovered firsthand by Luaka Bop A & R man Wills Glasspiegel in the parking lot of a Newton, N.J., strip mall, Delicate Steve was signed to the label before anyone at Luaka Bop heard even a moment of their music – all he needed to experience was a random conversation about what they hoped to achieve as a musical five-piece. “They were just sitting around in lawn chairs, dressed like 19th century criminals, casually saying the most remarkable things,” recalls Glasspiegel. “It was wild. It was obtuse. One fellow would say, `Oh, I like Led Zeppelin III, but it skews a little dumptruck.’ Then another would say, `The problem with those early Prince albums is that he spent too much time shopping.’ I really had no idea what they were talking about, but it all somehow made sense. `We’ll be a different kind of group,” they said. `We will introduce people to themselves. We’ll inoculate them from discourse.’ I was immediately intrigued. I asked them if they wanted to have dinner, so we walked to a Chinese restaurant that was right up the road. I suggested we all get different dishes and share everything family style. They agreed. But then they ordered five identical entrees! So we sat there and ate a mountain of General Tso’s chicken for three straight hours, talking about music and literature and box kites and dystopias. Twenty-four later, they were signed to Luaka and inside a studio.” Those studio sessions led to Wondervisions, the indescribable 12-track instrumental debut that reconstructs influences as diverse as Yes, Vampire Weekend, The Fall, Ravi Shankur, 10 cc, The Orbital, Jann Hammer, the first half of OK Computer, the second act of The Wizard of Oz, and the final pages of Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom. Originally conceived as a radio-friendly concept album about the early life of D.B. Cooper, de facto Delicate Steve leader Steve Marion decided to tear away the lyrics and move everything in a more experimental direction. “We don’t need the middlebrow to dig our music,” says the soft-spoken Marion. “We write for the fringes – the very, very rich and the very, very poor. That’s the audience we relate to, and that’s who these songs are about.” THE BAND AT A GLANCE: Steve Marion, 23 (guitar): A polymath who plays over 40 instruments, Marion recorded his first “bedroom EP” on a four-track as a 12-year-old (“It was sort of a second-rate Slanted and Enchanted,” he scoffs today, “and more than a little derivative.”). Already a Jersey legendary for his worth-ethic and perfectionism (he once studied a single Jandek guitar riff for an entire summer), Marion’s the piston behind Delicate Steve, and -- somewhat paradoxically – the group’s harshest critic. “I named the band Delicate Steve as a reminder that we’ve accomplished nothing,” he says flatly. “We are as delicate as the wings of butterfly with AIDS. Anything could crush us. And until we all decide that art is the only thing that makes life livable, we’ll just be another instrumental five-piece from New Jersey. Emotionally and intellectually, I’m not sure if the rest of the band is there yet. But I am.” Steve’s goal is to create music that lasts “substantially longer than forever.” Mickey Sanchez, 22 (keyboard): A freewheeling hoaxster (and Marion’s best friend from Hebrew school), Sanchez provides Delicate Steve with off-kilter music flourishes and a necessary dose of common sense. “Steve can be difficult to work with,” says Sanchez, “but I know how to handle that hoss. Sometimes he just needs to look into the mouth of the lion – and I’m the lion.” An avid horseback rider and pastry chef, Sanchez also intends to pursue a second-career as a city planner. Mickey’s goal is to make people hate Bruce Springsteen. Rob Scheuerman, 21 (guitar): Previously featured on axe in the teen-pop power-trio Yesterday’s Airport of Tomorrow, Scheuerman is probably better known as the alleged one-time paramour of Gossip Girl star Blake Lively (a rumor he sheepishly denies: “I was too tired to make it. She was too tired to fight about it.”). What he adds to the band musically is akin to what he adds personally: cobalt charisma and a hunger for flesh. “Do you remember that old song `I Know What Boys Like’ by the Waitresses,” he asks. “Well, let’s just say the scythe slices both ways.” Rob’s goal is to seduce every female journalist he encounters. Adam Pumilla, 23 (bass): No member of Delicate Steve has taken a more circuitous path than Pumilla. A three-sport athlete who rushed for 1400 yards as a veer option quarterback in high school, Pumilla received scholarship offers from several Big East football powers before opting for a career as a bassist – despite the fact that he’d never played the instrument in his life. “There was always something about the bass,” he says today. “Four strings, sublime heaviness, living inside the pocket, locking into the drums. It spoke to me in its own bass language, long before I ever possessed the object itself. I knew that bass guitar was something I could excel at. I am a bassist. I have a bassist’s blood.” After spending five exploratory years in rural Scotland (“I needed space to invent my bass style”), Pumilla returned to the U.S. and met Marion at Ed Westwick’s Halloween party. “I knew he was the man for this band from the moment I met him,” recalls Marion. “When he shook my hand to introduce himself, he didn’t even say his name. He just said, `Bass.’ Just that one word. Nothing else. He was a serious person.” Adam has no defined goal. Mike Duncan, 21 (percussion): Don’t let his boyish looks fool you – Duncan is no choirboy. Raised on a steady diet of Stewart Coupland, Neil Peart and economic desperation, Duncan views drumming as a way to turn his self-described “sociopathic inclinations” into something the world can appreciate. “I love to brawl,” he says. “I’ll fight anyone, for any reason. I’ll fight a dog for no reason. I’ve seen the inside of juvenile hall. I’ve tasted blood in my mouth. I’ve stepped on throats and I’ve thrown bottles at strangers. But that was all in the past. It’s still part of me, but – now – I use that intensity for good. I want to attack people with music the same way I used to attack them with my fists.” Mike’s goal is the political liberation of Quebec. A WARNING: This is a press release, and press releases are supposed to be wholly positive. That’s the shared expectation, both from the writer and the reader. Typically, press releases hide a band’s true reality. But not this one. We need to be straight with you, potential rock write
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14085

Artists

Delicate Steve

http://delicatesteve.com

Tuesday March 15, 2011 11:00pm - Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am CDT
Spill

11:00pm CDT

Fences

FENCES www.sadcastle.com Christopher Mansfield is Fences. Don't let the brevity of that sentence deceive you; it contains universes. Fences is not merely the recording alias of the Seattle songwriter. It is the distillation of Mansfield's entire aesthetic. "I've tried to take everything in the world that I love, and turn it into this thing that's Fences," says the straightforward 27-year-old. Fences starts with Mansfield's life experience to date, and ends… well, when he says so. Hopefully not for a long time. Because right now, Fences is just coming into its own, with the release of a stunning debut album, entitled, naturally, Fences. The ten-song set was co-produced by Sara Quin of Tegan & Sara, who Mansfield credits not only with helping him sculpt the most fully realized expression of his music to date, but also giving him impetus to forge ahead before they'd ever collaborated artistically. "I was just working as a breakfast cook, spending my money at the bar, and playing songs with my friends in my kitchen. It was no big deal. And then when she contacted me, I remember thinking, Whoa! My life might be a little different from now on." Not to exaggerate the impact of her interest—this isn't The Blind Side, folks—but encouragement from an established recording artist went a long way towards making Mansfield take his music more seriously. "Everything that Chris writes, melodically and lyrically, has that rare balance of patience and urgency that I love in honest, haunting pop songs," says Quin. And she did her homework before arriving at that laudatory conclusion. Prior to recording Fences, Quin requested that Mansfield send her everything he'd written to date. From those forty selections, they winnowed the choices down. "Both of us wanted to capture the most potent Fences, the thing that sums it up as a whole, song-wise—especially since this was a debut." Fences is the culmination of Mansfield's songwriting to date, stretching back to the project's inception in the Boston area circa 2004, and continuing right up to songs written shortly before recording. "Hands," carried by hypnotic finger picking and a gauzy vocal performance, is among the oldest selections in Mansfield's catalog, while "From Russia With…" and "Sadie"—a standout that stakes out the treacherous terrain between emo and Americana with quiet confidence—are newly minted. Longtime fans will find polished renditions of concert favorites "The Same Tattoos" and the musical dialogue "My Girl The Horse," the latter's haunting refrain "neither one of us will make it down this hill alive" lingering long after the fade. Mansfield jokes that he traffics in "wussy pop music," and his full-band live performances are more upbeat than novices might anticipate, but as Fences attests, beneath his sing-along hooks and charismatic performances are songs with a steel core. Fences summarizes Mansfield's music in succinct, compelling fashion—no simple feat, considering that his sound doesn't fit neatly in any single box. He speaks with audible affection of '80s innovators like the Cure, Kate Bush, and Morrissey, icons who created a consummate, all-encompassing aesthetic, just as he aspires to do with Fences. A close listen to the rhythm tracks on several cuts also underscores Mansfield's love of down-tempo classic country. An anthology of Johnny Cash's Sun Records sides was one of his constant soundtracks while working as a dishwasher. "The tempo of that material just has a unrelenting drive," he reflects. "It carries the lyrics from start to finish before you even realize what has been said." Further enriching his sound, Mansfield also has a powerful affinity for jazz, citing John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Wayne Shorter among his favorites. "Sometimes that music is just so chaotic, which is what growing up feels like," he observes. "I always wondered why more confused teenagers didn't listen to jazz. The girl you're in love with doesn't love you back? Go home and put on Charlie Parker playing 'Embraceable You.'" Later he studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Sometimes Mansfield's jazz background is reflected in something as simple as augmenting a minor chord with a major seventh, but Berklee also sold him on the value of commitment and discipline. Hence Mansfield's laser-like focus on achieving his goals. "I appreciate the workmanship, the dedication required to get the art to where it should be." Like the aforementioned Morrissey, Mansfield's involvement in Fences extends well beyond the music, to the accompanying record sleeves, promotional photos, and videos. The cover of his self-released 2008 Ultimate Puke EP may have seemed better suited to a sludge or speed metal band, with it's well-executed cartoon of a grizzly bear regurgitating a half-digested Fences logo, but Mansfield commissioned that imagery for specific reasons: "That EP was a mix of all these demos and shit on my computer," literally purged from his hard drive. Plus he wanted a sleeve that eschewed the obvious visual vocabulary a comparable artist might've chosen. "You wouldn't expect that kind of art to accompany this sort of music, you'd expect maybe a cute little bird on the cover." On the other hand, for the more thoughtful Fences, he chose a personal talisman, a found photograph (of a young girl covered in Christmas tinsel) he'd long used as a bookmark. "I wanted this album to look slightly mature and beautiful, but you still can't categorize exactly what that might be. If you just saw that art, you wouldn't really know what the music sounds like." But you would definitely be intrigued, and your curiosity would be rewarded. Or watch the video for "Girls With Accents." Despite a lyric that has been misconstrued out of context, Mansfield navigates a confusing landscape—labyrinthine houseplants, kitchen chairs stacked to the rafters, and the layered look taken to ridiculous extremes—while feeding his dog, putting away the dishes. In the clip's maelstrom of seeming insanity, he stays centered… just as his music feels rooted on terra firma no matter how unpleasant or odd the circumstances that inspired it, or how noisy the buzz surrounding it continues to grow. Chris Mansfield is Fences. And Fences is just the first taste of great things to come.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13937

Artists

Fences

FENCES www.sadcastle.com Christopher Mansfield is Fences. Don't let the brevity of that sentence deceive you; it contains universes. Fences is not merely the recording alias of the Seattle songwriter. It is the distillation of Mansfield's entire aesthetic. "I've tried to take everything... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 11:00pm - Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Jesse Dangerously

Jesse D grew up in Nova Scotia, Canada, loving rap more than anything. Having been turned on to the lighter side of it in 1989, delving into the hardcore in the early 90s, and assiduously studying the independent rap revolution of the late 90s, he developed his own style, ethics and swagger with a distinctly Haligonian hip-hop identity. He put out his first solo tape, BREAK, in 1997 and has since released four CDs of material, frequently collaborating with other members of the Backburner crew. He's toured across Canada and into the USA, sold music across the world and won the occasional award here and there for being awesome. He will be the first, and perhaps the last, to tell you that he is a Genuine Independent Rap Legend (G.I.R.L.)! You don't have to believe it, but what's the worst that could happen if you do? He'll be showing up to SXSW with the first copies of his sixth album, "Humble & Brilliant." The first run will be available only as vinyl or as handmade chapbook, both accompanied by complementary MP3 download. The album's entirely self-produced from painstakingly layered samples of old vinyl, except for one ukulele driven spiritual number about killing God once and for all, and not being sorry, either. Personal and political themes pop out like beads of sweat on a brow of charming and clever raps about being charming and clever for the duration of the album's first side/movement, and then the polarity reverses, and the witty, unpredictable pop culture whirlwind becomes punctuation for heavier material. It's a really fun, devastating, thought-provoking, feminist and approachable rap record and all of those adjectives also apply to Jesse himself, whom you will love a million times a million times.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12906

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Jesse Dangerously

rap legendBookburner Press

Tuesday March 15, 2011 11:00pm - Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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11:00pm CDT

Pulled Apart by Horses

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Pulled Apart by Horses

Tuesday March 15, 2011 11:00pm - Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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11:00pm CDT

The Chevelles

“ Its the Who meets the Ramones meets the Easybeats meets Beach Blanket Bingo! Its the criminals Australia wants to ship back to England and call it even! Its the High Priests of the Barbarella Girl God Love Cult! Its The Chevelles !” - Little Steven (Sopranos, Bruce Springsteen E Street Band) 2008 It was the summer of 1989-90. The twin peaks of revivalist 60’s psychedelia and post punk garage rock and roll had collided in Australia. Out of the West Australian surf crawled 4 long haired boys determined to make their own special guitar noise and The Chevelles were born. Featuring members of The Stems, The Kryptonics and The Freuds the band has showcased a wave of blistering guitars, soaring harmonies and head shaking tunes through their 20 year history with over 20 releases including 5 full length albums and 4 “best of” compilations. The bands debut album was “Kids Ain’t Hip” (1992) was released in Australia and Europe through Survival Record. The single "Show me your Love" received high rotation airplay on JJJ in Australia and the band quickly developed an underground Australian and European following which was backed up by extensive touring in both regions. The bands 2nd studio album through Survival Records "Gigantic" (1993) was released to rave reviews both in Australia Europe and Brazil. The band featured prominently in many rock radio/TV playlists all across Europe. In France, "Gigantic" spent two months on the Rock 30 Radio Chart, entering at No 3. along side such luminaries as Sugar, Suede and Aerosmith. By the end of 1994 the band had blazed their way around Australia 3 times and slayed it all over Europe with an electrifying 42 date tour. 1997 saw the band release the compilation "Delirium" in Brazil which cemented the band in the surf market in the country. Between 1999 and 2004 the band toured the region 4 times, featured tracks in 3 surf movies and played wild beach festival to over 30, 000 people. "Rollerball Candy”(1999) was released in Europe, Australia and Brazil further cementing the band as the torch bearers of Australian Garage Power Pop movement. “Girl God” (2003) through San Francisco Label ZIP Records was the first US release of the band. It saw the band added to numerous college radio playlists and develop a solid underground fanbase in the US through touring. In 2008 the band signed their whole back catalogue to Little Steven's (Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band, The Soprano's) Wicked Cool Records in New York and signed a worldwide publishing and new 5 album deal which saw the release of the compilation "Barbarella Girl God -Introducing the Chevelles" to the US market. The bands whole back catalogue was added to I-Tunes and tracks were included in the worldwide release of the cult Sony Game "Rockband”. The band also recorded a track "Get Back to New York City" for the US Fox Sports NBL World Series. "Accelerator" is the 5th full studio album and second album release though Wicked Cool Records. The album was recorded at Forensic, Lounge and Atomic Studios in Perth over a 12 month period and mixed by the late John Villani at Northbridge Sound Studios. It is the bands finest album to date showcasing waves of garage rock and roll and soaring "beach boy-eske" harmonies. The Chevelles have played over 1000 live shows in their career and have earnt their reputation as “Australian Cult Garage Power Pop Legends” The band is a Tsunami of guitars and melody live. In 2007 they broke the all time bar and attendance records at their showcase at famed SxSW venue JB Reillys, Austin Texas. In 2011, their 21st Anniversary Year… The Chevelles grab their boards and guitars and fire up their full blown 350 chevy again and do what they do best… play sweaty rock and roll all over the world. The 21th Anniversary World tour starts in January at the prestigious Australian Festival “Southbound” and the year ahead will see the band extensively tour Australia, the US (including SXSW 2011), Europe and Brazil. "The Chevelles play the loudest power pop known on this earth! Thats undeniable." Paisley Umbrella, USA "The guitars are some of the biggest in the business, towering power chords straight from the loins of Pete Townsend almost to big and always melodic in an immaculate way" Houston Press, USA
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12508

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The Chevelles

“ Its the Who meets the Ramones meets the Easybeats meets Beach Blanket Bingo! Its the criminals Australia wants to ship back to England and call it even! Its the High Priests of the Barbarella Girl God Love Cult! Its The Chevelles !” - Little Steven (Sopranos, Bruce Springsteen’s... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 11:00pm - Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am CDT
BD Riley's

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11:30pm CDT

More Or Les

With two critically-acclaimed albums, North American and European touring under his belt, and a feature on the latest album of UK Hip Hop band The Herbaliser, MC, Producer and DJ More Or Les is a Hip Hop triple threat. Building on the success of his hilarious ode to Middle School Rap with the music video single Pop N Chips - featuring Fresh Kils, Ghettosocks and Timbuktu and screened on MuchMusic and YouTube – More Or Les is releasing his 3rd full-length project "Brunch With A Vengeance" on fuzzy logic recordings. Album features include Canadian Artists and Producers Mantis, Peter Project, Stacey Kaniuk, Latté D. Kyd, and the return of UK Hip Hop band The Herbaliser. More Or Les’ over a decade-long performance career includes such highlights as 2010 and '09 SxSW showcases, 2008 Halifax Pop Explosion, Pop Montréal Festival in ’10, ’08 and ’07, ManifesTO Cultural Arts Festival, 2008 Under Pressure Festival, the Luminato Festival, Harbourfront Centre, Wavelength’s 7th Anniversary, Canadian appearances on the Vans Warped Tour, opening for Eyedea & Abilities, a tour of Eastern Canada with the Wordburglar, appearances at The Second City, Style In Progress, a trip to each coast with the Perpetual Motion Roadshow, many local clubs around Toronto, Government of Canada Pavilions at the 2003 World Cycling Championships and the Canadian National Exhibition, as well as busking on the streets. Music releases for More Or Les include his debut and sophomore albums I only stop for the Red Ants and The Truth About Rap respectively, 2009’s collaboration with TO Producer Fresh Kils The Les-Kils EP, and appearances on the latest release of The Herbaliser. Appearing on their 2008 album "Same As It Never Was", More or Les connected with the group over three shows (Toronto, Ottawa & Montreal) on their 2005 Canadian tour, a week-long gig in London, UK in November 05 and European & Canadian tours in 2006 and 2008. With "crates steeped deep in hip hop history," Les is a DJ/co-host at the monthly Toronto Hip Hop showcase 5 Dollar Rap Show with the Wordburglar, host at Toronto's monthly classic Hip Hop celebration, Never Forgive Action and co-host/DJ of the media-attention-grabbing Hip Hop Karaoke. He was also the resident DJ at Toronto's most influential underground hip hop showcase, In Divine Style, which ran weekly from 2001-2006
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11040

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More Or Les

With five critically-acclaimed releases, international touring under his belt, over a decade of performances & a feature on the latest album of UK Hip Hop band The Herbaliser, MC, Producer & DJ More Or Les is a Hip Hop triple threat. Les’ latest release is a themed, fan fiction... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 11:30pm - Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:30am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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11:30pm CDT

ST 37

Since their formation in January of 1987, Texas space rock legends ST 37 have released 4 LPs, 2 double LPs, 7 CDs, 4 7's, 6 CDRs, 3 double CDRs, 5 cassettes, and appeared on 39 compilations and collaborations. They've played 386 shows and toured extensively all around the United States. The band has shared the stage with artists like Sonic Youth, Acid Mothers Temple, Bardo Pond, the Butthole Surfers, Hawkwind, Chrome, Helios Creed, Indian Jewelry, Suisho no Fune, and many more as well as playing festivals like Terrastock, SXSW, Strange Daze, Weedstock and Flaxfield. They have scored and performed live original soundtracks to the Fritz Lang films Metropolis and Destiny (Der Mude Tod). Critics have had the following to say: ST 37, long-running specialists in bubbling-mercury riffage and German-flavored trance rock... - David Fricke (Rolling Stone) These Texas astronauts stuff their hash pipes to the brim and pay homage to Can, Amon Duul and Chrome...their psychedelicatessen of originals is stocked with brain-melting skree...- Fred Mills (Magnet) My favorite track on the album is "Concrete Island, an adaptation of J.G. Ballard...on first listening...I recalled reading this book so vividly and so perfectly, I was amazed. This recollection was unlike any feeling I have previously known or felt from music...- Adam Strider (StriderNews) From the moment the credits open, the band launches into a continuously evolving and strangely beautiful ethereal drone lasting the duration of the 1926 silent film classic. (from a review of ST 37's soundtrack to Fritz Lang's "Metropolis") - Michael Bertin (Austin Chronicle) A friend of mine said I would get a "kick" out of it...I did. - Byron Coley ..paint-blistering guitar and some elegant phased bass work poised atop droning vocal splendor... - Phil McMullen (Ptolemaic Terrascope) The piledriving Hawkwind-y/Wipers stuff near the end is still my favorite. - Jello Biafra ...real mindblown 1990s American garage sputter here! - Chris Stigliano (Your Flesh) Into the likes of Viv Akauldren, Loop, Chrome et al.?...wailing distorted guitars, effects and electronics...I await further releases with interest. - Alan Freeman (Audion) Twistedly psychedelic and swirling in a cyclonic stew...one of the most infectiously woven slabs of noise- as- music released since the 60s drug boom. - Andrea 'Enthal (Alternative Press) Melting Euphoria and the Texan band ST 37 are the two best working psychedelic bands in America today. - Andre (Crohinga Well)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14952

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ST 37

Since their formation in January of 1987, Texas psych/space rock legends ST 37 have released 4 LPs, 2 double LPs, 7 CDs, 5 7” 45s, 8 CDRs, 3 double CDRs, 6 cassettes, and appeared on 40 compilations and collaborations on labels ranging from Emperor Jones and RRR to Black Widow and... Read More →

Tuesday March 15, 2011 11:30pm - Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:30am CDT
Elysium

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12:00am CDT

Diamond Rings

Although initially pegged in some corners as a novelty act audiences have now begun to identify with Diamond Rings unique brand of pop songwriting and his overtly glamourous live sets. Showcasing real human emotion and honest vulnerability is rare enough for a young man let alone one who matches his eyeshadow with his Air Force Ones while dancing about onstage with the reckless abandon of a teenager in the bathroom mirror. But there is something surprisingly mature shimmering beneath the glamour hidden in his immediately iconic voice and whip smart lyrics. It is this complete package that has even original Riot Girl Kathleen Hanna proclaiming herself a member of the growing legion of Diamond Rings fans.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14196

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Diamond Rings

http://diamondringsmusic.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Spill

12:00am CDT

John Wesley Coleman

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John Wesley Coleman

Songwriterhttp://johnwesleycoleman.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
BD Riley's

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12:00am CDT

Lucy And The Popsonics

After Sao-Paulo, one of the most brazilian exciting musical scene of the moment,lets go to Brasilia now, the cult-city built by Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa to discover LUCY AND THE POPSONICS. That duo, united in life as on scene, joined together with a bass, electric guitar and a laptop, had probably produced the most fun, Fresh and exciting album from the Lula’s country. "A Fábula (ou a Farsa?) de Dois Eletropandas" ‘ s album released on Monstro Discos (one of the most important independent Brazilian label) in 2007 has been rated as one of the best promising act of the new Brazilian scene by the media. Folha de Sao Paulo, Vogue, Rolling Stone, MTV have been immediately seduced by the Electro-punk music of that sexy duo of Brasilia offering at the same time, the possibillity for the band to tour in the big festivals. They made that mix of nervous rock striked of major chords, with a linear but powerful bass on an Electro-pop base coming back to the roots (Kraftwerk, Devo).This album,leaded by the spontaneous Young and mischievous Fernanda, offers in 40 minutes,an accelerated drive in the complex avenues of the UFO-City. In 2007 and 2008, Lucy and the Popsonics played a lot in Brazil and worldwide with artists like Devo, Lilly Allen, The Rapture, Tokyo Police Club, CSS, Datarock, Diplo, Potion, Kasabian, Black Lips, Les Corps Mince Dês Françoise, Vivian Girls, Battant. They also been touring in the USA (South By Southwest), Middle-West and East Coast (Knitting Factory/NYC), then in Europe, with very good feedback of the audience in Germany, Spain, France (I.D.E.A.L Festival) and Portugal (Fade In Festival). Picked out in 2008 by Nacopajaz, and seen at PopMontréal Festival where they really impressed, they’ve been considered by the influential VOIR magazine like one of the biggest revelation of the festival, they’ve been also touring France with Big festival like « Printemps de Bourges » « Festival les Femmes s’en mêlent » where the audience verified their incredible energy on scene. For 2010, they just recorded the new album with one of the biggest Pop producers in Brazil, John Ulhoa. He´s part of the most important Pop brazilian band of the last 20 years, Pato Fu.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14585

Artists

Lucy And The Popsonics

After Sao-Paulo, one of the most brazilian exciting musical scene of the moment,lets go to Brasilia now, the cult-city built by Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa to discover LUCY AND THE POPSONICS. That duo, united in life as on scene, joined together with a bass, electric guitar and... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Speakeasy

12:00am CDT

Mount Kimbie

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Mount Kimbie

http://mountkimbie.com/

Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

Tags All Ages

12:00am CDT

Mr. Heavenly

Mister Heavenly Is Officially Born! Spurred on by a mutual appreciation for doo-wop and doomed love songs, Nick Diamonds (Islands/Unicorns) and Honus Honus (Man Man) set out to record a one-off instrumental 7" but soon found, within a span of a few late night sessions, that they were on the path to writing an entire album. When Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse) joined in, Mister Heavenly was officially born. On the heels of recording their debut album, Mister Heavenly are excited to announce they will play a handful of West Coast shows in December. They hope and anticipate the unveiling of their doom-wop sound will bring the house down.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14657

Artists

Mr. Heavenly

Mister Heavenly Is Officially Born! Spurred on by a mutual appreciation for doo-wop and doomed love songs, Nick Diamonds (Islands/Unicorns) and Honus Honus (Man Man) set out to record a one-off instrumental 7" but soon found, within a span of a few late night sessions, that they were... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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12:00am CDT

PS I Love You

Kingston, Ontario’s quick-rising duo, PS I Love You, unleashed their brilliant debut album on October 5th, 2010 on Paper Bag Records. The ten-track album titled, Meet Me At The Muster Station, is a relentless listen that grips and pulls the listener through just under thirty-minutes of squalling Marshall feedback, searing solos, soaring melodies and rock-steady beats and will surely be considered one of this year’s finest debuts. PS I Love You have been extremely busy over the past couple of years having already released two acclaimed 7″ singles. The first was a split 7″ with friend Diamond Rings in August of 2009. Earlier this year, the band released a 7″ for ‘Starfield’ before wowing audiences at their Canadian Music Week and NXNE showcases. Recently, the band has shared the stage with the hottest indie acts including label-mates Born Ruffians as well as Japandroids and Wavves. PS I Love You was originally the solo project for multi-instrumentalist Paul Saulnier who has performed in everything from a country-rock band to an improvised noise duo. PS I Love You was intended to be his experimental, pop music outlet using guitar looping pedals, keyboards with some gadgets and gimmicks. The addition of Benjamin Nelson on drums suddenly transformed PS I Love You’s little songs into mini, soaring rock anthems.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12505

Artists

PS I Love You

Kingston, Ontario’s quick-rising duo, PS I Love You, unleashed their brilliant debut album on October 5th, 2010 on Paper Bag Records. The ten-track album titled, Meet Me At The Muster Station, is a relentless listen that grips and pulls the listener through just under thirty-minutes... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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12:00am CDT

Schaffer the Darklord

Schaffer the Darklord (or STD) is a New York City-based rapper and comedian with material best-suited for brainy and/or drug-addled audiences. With manic energy, verbose vocabulary and cartoonishly commanding stage presence, STD skewers such topics as religious zombies, sci-fi sex fantasies, grammar snobbery and obsessive cat-enthusiasts. Imagine a Frankenstein-esque monster assembled from equal parts Bill Hicks, Eminem, Prince, Ozzy Osbourne and Darth Vader, stitched together inside the shell of a maniacal heavy metal ex-patriot. STD has released three full-length albums and toured the country with mc chris, MC Frontalot and MC Lars. When he's not on the road, he guest hosts countless burlesque events. He also co-produces and co-hosts his own nerdy, themed production, EPIC WIN Burlesque. You are advised to witness his damned act before his hedonistic rock-n-roll lifestyle destroys him.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11339

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Schaffer the Darklord

In the ten years since creating his act, NYC-based rapper and comedian Schaffer the Darklord (STD) has employed a cartoonishly commanding stage presence and brainy, rapid-fire rhymes to skewer such topics as hedonistic substance abuse, sexual compulsion, gender identity, urban anxiety... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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12:00am CDT

The Boxer Rebellion

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The Boxer Rebellion

Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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12:30am CDT

MC Frontalot

Brooklyn rapper MC Frontalot is the progenitor of nerdcore hip-hop and still its final boss. He is the subject of Nerdcore Rising, a feature doc that premiered at SXSW in 2008. His fifth full-length album, 'Solved,' is due this August. He headlines the official SXSW Nerdcore Showcase for the third time in 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13021

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MC Frontalot

The original mastermind of Nerdcore Hip-Hop and still its Final Boss, MC Frontalot (nee Damian Hess) takes great pleasure in identifying himself as a professional rapper in polite conversation. His sixth album, Question Bedtime, will be available this autumn.http://frontalot.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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12:30am CDT

Psychic TV / PTV3

Psychic TV was first born in 50 Beck Road, Hackney in 1982 following his tennination of Throbbing Gristle in 1981. Six months later the duo completed the nucleus of the new unit with ex-TG'er Peter Christopherson. By that time Genesis had already conceived, named and pioneered the genre "lndustrial Music" wtth Throbbing Gristle. Along with the Velvet Underground, Throbbing Gristle is and remains one of the most Influential rock groups of the last 30 years; if you haven't heard their music, you will certainly have listened to someone who has. In Throbbing Gristle, Genesis and company synthesized the influences and philosophies of Gen's close friends and collaborators, including Beat writer William S. Burroughs; Beat poet and painter Brion Gysin; psychedelic shaman Dr Timothy Leary; queer activist film maker Derek Jarman; and those of legendary occultist Austin Osman Spare, theorist John Cage and various seminal underground authors, thinkers, artists and film makers. The group "TG" produced some of the most unsettling and thoughtprovoking music of all time. Their pioneering "Industrial" sound and self-sufficient approach to record disbibution has had a profound impact, becoming key elements of underground music production and distribution ever since. Right from the outset, Psychic TV in tum made highly innovative and unflinchingly provocative music blending elements of psychedelia and dance with Industrial sounds (named "HYPERDELIC" by Genesis). As with TG, the details of Psychic TV's packaging, marketing and the radical lifestyle of the musicians were all treated as equally crucial components of the final aesthellc statement. Psychic TV created the template for the current avant-dance stance popularly labeled "Electronlca" as well as having an undeniable Inftuence on the emergent "Rave" culture; the group released the world's first 12 inch single with the words "ACID HOUSE" in the title, "Turn On Tune In To The Acid House." The label depicted Superman as a tab of LSD emblazoned with their logo the Psychic(k) Cross and biggered a suppressive lawsuit making this withdrawn icon a rare collectible! For some 14 odd years, Psychic TV recorded and released dozens of live and studio albums ending up in the Guiness Book Of Records for releasing more albums in one year than any other artist (even Elvis!). Psychic TV was terminated in the mid 90's as Genesis pursued further musical goals with his spoken-word and expanded poetry/video installation project Thee Majesty. In 2003, Edley ODowd of New York City's legendary rock band Toilet Boys gently but persistently persuaded Genesis to rekindle her rock spirit and Psychic TV. Edley succeeded and they played their first public show that December. Once PTV3 reached the recording studio, ODowd played a crucial part in pushing Genesis and the other musicians to give their very best, and then some, getting stellar performances out of all concerned as a result. The reactivated ensemble led by ODowd, has been touring the US, Europe and Russia and releasing music ever since. The full history of Genesis Breyer P-Orridge and her varied seminal musical exploits of the past three decades as well as her soclo-cultural (or should that be politico-sexual? Or all the above!) adventures would easily fill a book (and has ... Soft SkulVShortwave Books published "Painful but Fabulous: The Lives and Art of Genesis P-Orridge" in 2003 and more recently with "Thee Psychick Bible" in hardcover in 2009 and paperback in 2010). Genesis continues to exhibit artwork around the globe (Most recently at Art Basel Miami and The Serpentine Gallery, London). Already living a creative further chapter of her "life" book Genesis continues to provoke and explore in her very public private life; from replacing all her healthy teeth with solid gold permanent replicas in an homage to Pierre Clemente in Luis Bunuel's "Belle De Jour." Littering the dictionary and culture with new words for new, original ideas Genesis can be said to follow the serious process and joy-filled strategy of "When there is no example imagine it, when there is no word for it invent one."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14924

Artists

Psychic TV / PTV3

Psychic TV was first born in 50 Beck Road, Hackney in 1982 following his tennination of Throbbing Gristle in 1981. Six months later the duo completed the nucleus of the new unit with ex-TG'er Peter Christopherson. By that time Genesis had already conceived, named and pioneered the... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Elysium

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1:00am CDT

Chico Trujillo

CHICO TRUJILLO Cumbia Chilombiana The superheroes of cumbia have a name. And that name is Chico Trujillo. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the band is at the peak of its powers. They play parties. They play stadiums. They play festivals. They play all over the world. And they can’t be stopped. While the outfit’s contagious, recklessly danceable sound is rich in drive and colorful instrumentation, it’s not like the cumbia from Argentina or Peru or any other place you can think of. It’s not a social expression of proletarian vigor or some regional or ethnic identity. Instead, it’s a pure cultural phenomenon. Its fans are not the Southern Hemisphere equivalent of folk revivalists; they’re rock and rollers. ------- Born as a “side-project” from the legendary punk-ska band La Floripondio, Chico Trujillo has quickly vaulted in popularity to become the most talked about band in the southern cone, taking over stages across their native Chile and around the world. And it’s all due to their live shows--in which they use all the energy and chaos of their punk predecessors, mixed with more tropical and Latin sounds from Chile and beyond--that keeps fans young and old dancing from the first horn solo to the third encore… It all started after La Floripondio returned from a tour through Germany at the turn of the century, and lead singer and guitarist Macha decided to try a few new ideas out. Mixing traditional cumbias and boleros with renewed and inspired texts and emotions, the group quickly caught on in Chile in a powerful way. Young rockers flocked to their music, as they loved the re-interpretation of their parents’ songs with a modern twist. But it wasn’t only the hip youth that was going to see Chico Trujillo play. As their new sound slowly spread, the whole country was realizing that the band was also good. Perhaps they still dressed like punks (although now sporting more guayaberas in a nod to the tropical bandas that inspired them) and kept their fiercely independent streak, but something in their energy and re-working of the classics, as well as banging new original songs, began appealing to Chilenos of all ages, and soon to the world abroad. Producers in Chile caught on to the underground, popular buzz, and they were invited to the most prestigious and popular festivals around the country, alongside the legends of Chilean cumbia, as well to play at rock festivals in front of tens of thousands of youngsters. And then their music was carried to Germany, where they have taken-up residence every summer for the past 5 years at the infamous Café Zapata, playing for Latino immigrants but as well a growing hip German youth. Soon Spain was calling, and Switzerland, and Sweden wasn’t far behind. Whether they were making thousands dance in Berlin’s public squares during World Cup 2006 soccer games, in packed basement clubs in Montreax, or in stadiums in Chile, the spin-off band from the tiny town of Villa Aleman was taking an extraordinary course to spread a little Chilean cumbia across the globe. Your parent’s cumbia this definitely isn’t. “Cumbia Chilombiana” – a mix of Chilean and Colombian cumbia -- is one way the band has described it, in the title of their 2007 album. By taking the traditional cumbia base, infusing it with punk energy, ska horns, and a bit of Chilean folk, Chico Trujillo has created an urban mix of the popular Latin classic that seemingly everyone loves. And as cumbia—the real musica popular uniting all of Latin America, the one sound you hear from the Rio Grande all the way to the Straits of Magellan—is seeing a worldwide renaissance, it is mostly on the back of slick DJ remixes, electric flourishes, or more traditional re-creations of the oldies. Chico Trujillo forgoes all those fashions and of-the-moment creations, and just does what has always been the true essence of a great live cumbia band: they rock, and the people dance and dance and dance.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12026

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Chico Trujillo

CHICO TRUJILLO Cumbia Chilombiana The superheroes of cumbia have a name. And that name is Chico Trujillo. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the band is at the peak of its powers. They play parties. They play stadiums. They play festivals. They play all over the world. And they... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Speakeasy

1:00am CDT

Dominique Young Unique

18-year-old Tampa rapper Dominique Young Unique is making music that is breaking out of the ghetto and reaching out worldwide, and she's doing it with swagger. Taken under the wing of Yo Majesty's producer David Alexander and recording in their studio from aged 12, she certainly shares her mentors' taste for rapid-fire raps and high-speed +8 electro club beats. Youthful, raw and full of bite, this 18 year-old is crashing onto dancefloors with her militaristic mash-up of electro and hip-hop. "YES, I've ruddy seen her. YES, I've ducked and dodged her richocheting shrapnel-pinging verses. And YES, I'm aware of the fact she's underground booty-bass' best stab at a genuine popstar." - NME "Her statacco rhymes serve as the track's bedrock rhythm while the production moves quickly between percussion-only "Lip Gloss" clap to bass-driven 1-3 bop to shimmering new wave. "I'm doin' this right," goes one of the many hooks packed into this short little tune. Pretty much, yeah." - Pitchfork "With the sexy swagger of Lil Kim, the ghetto credibility of Trina and the spitting skills of Nicki Minaj, it’s impossible to ignore Tampa electro rap queen, Dominique Young Unique" - Dazed and Confused "The young female rapper everyone is talking about." - RWD
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14198

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Dominique Young Unique

18-year-old Tampa rapper Dominique Young Unique is making music that is breaking out of the ghetto and reaching out worldwide, and she's doing it with swagger. Taken under the wing of Yo Majesty's producer David Alexander and recording in their studio from aged 12, she certainly shares... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Spill

1:00am CDT

Gold Panda

A culmination of years of work spent refining his sui generis sound, Gold Panda’s eagerly awaited debut album is finally here. An artist at ease traversing genre boundaries in search of new auditory frontiers - whether mixing dissected Hip Hop beats or the pulsating flourishes of minimal Techno - this apropos release will cement the foundations laid by previous output and visions whilst expanding his canon to unparalleled limits. As electronic music gradually arcs into a period of unprecedented successes, Lucky Shiner pits GP firmly at the forefront of a new wave of artists unafraid to challenge preconceptions of what music can be. Mixed by Simian Mobile Disco’s sonic veteran James Shaw and recorded in two session spent in the shady retreat of the English countryside - at his Aunt and Uncle’s Essex home - after, as GP explains “they went away over Christmas for two weeks and asked me to look after their dog. I’d walk Daisy in the morning and then make tunes till she pestered me to take her out again, I’d bounce down what I’d done, stick my headphones on and walk her; get ideas and repeat the process.” The end result is an album as influenced by family as it is by the quickly flashing topography that stretches out of train windows. GP’s mesmerising attention to sound and detail means each beat resonates as past, reflects the present and looks forwards to the potential futures of the individual; listener and artist alike. Originally hailing from Chelmsford, Essex, and having spent the early part of his career as remixer du jour for the likes of Bloc Party, Health, Telepathe, Little Boots and Simian Mobile Disco, Gold Panda’s ascent to the forefront of contemporary electronic music has been steadily meteoric. Nominated as one of the BBC’s sound of 2010 nominees, shows around the world with Caribou, Health, SMD and more to come on his own in the UK and the US with Autolux, a cover star in Japan, three sold out E.P’s and a raft of praise and hyperbole from the mouths that matter (Pitchfork, NME, The Guardian amongst them) only tells half the story however. Lucky Shiner's the piece that completes the picture. Originating in crystal clear vision, the nuance and frenetic cadence of life and the mind’s constant disequilibrium means its final realisation stands as a product that’ll provoke thought as much as enjoyment; pathos as much as praise. “Lots of factors affected the way it came together.“ Gold Panda explains, “touring, mixing, moving house and splitting with a girlfriend. Family, friends and lovers related, places I‘ve never been”. Decamping to an idyllic retreat also means the album bears trademarks of a pastorally hued Englishness, whist’s also coloured by GP’s two years spent studying Japanese culture, language and history at the School of Oriental and Asian studies in Japan. ‘You’, ‘Parents’ (featuring a field recording of GP helping his grandma push a wheelbarrow in the garden ), ‘Marriage’. Lucky Shiner overflows with life. Disengaging with the need for vocal, GP intimates, makes intimate idea’s immeasurably expressive and does so whilst always retaining an unfettered ear for melody. “I didn’t want to write ‘beats’” he says about the album, “I didn’t want bangers. I wanted songs with structure.” With, as he say’s, “two tracks made from a broken Yamaha organ bought for 99p off Ebay. A lot of the drum sounds just vinyl crackle turned really loud”, and one featuring almost solely guitar, “I don’t play guitar”, the album’s a concrete introduction to an artist willing to slip mercury like through constraints of genre, form and concept. And the title’s origins? “Lucky Shiner is my grandmothers name. Sometimes I think she knows exactly how I feel without me even mentioning anything to her.” Deeply personal then, Gold Panda‘s at odds to express that unequivocally on the album. Instead, he say‘s it “would be nice if people could hear the tracks and attach their own significance to them”. Over forty tracks eventually extricated into eleven, cohesion found through the unified fragments that “went together. I wanted a beginning, middle and end” - feelings eventually became sounds, visions graduated into awareness. Do what the artist wants and attach your own significance, if meaning is in nature indeterminate, personal experience can do ought but help.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14831

Artists

Gold Panda

A culmination of years of work spent refining his sui generis sound, Gold Panda’s eagerly awaited debut album is finally here. An artist at ease traversing genre boundaries in search of new auditory frontiers - whether mixing dissected Hip Hop beats or the pulsating flourishes of... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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1:00am CDT

Shuttle

The Shuttle sound is boundless, genreless, and in constant flux – a sonic chameleon, not changing with the times, but stretching the musical landscape to its inevitable evolution.

Shuttle found a home for his original sounds amongst the underground Boston musical scene. His unique live shows are now all but infamous within the tightly knit Basstown crew. Their all night parties fuel Boston’s underground music culture. Shuttle’s music moved beyond the basements and clubs of the Boston scene and receives spins on Britain’s tastemaker Radio 1, Kiss FM, XFM and many others.

The Basstown crew are not the only notables for which Shuttle has shared a stage, recent luminaries include: Devlin (Spank Rock), Yelle, Crystal Castles, Diplo, and Classixx. His remix credits are equally as credible and diverse including commissioned remixes of Daedalus, The Little Ones and rockers The Death Set.

While still at school Shuttle honed his production skills devouring anything remotely considered listenable. Armed just with his laptop, he began making remixes of his favorite sounds of the day. These bedroom remixes caught the attention of the influential and tastemakers label, Ninja Tune. His highly anticipated debut release will feature Cadence Weapon and a remix by fellow up and comer High Rankin courtesy of Ninja Tune worldwide at the top of 2009.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12459

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Shuttle

The Shuttle sound is boundless, genreless, and in constant flux – a sonic chameleon, not changing with the times, but stretching the musical landscape to its inevitable evolution. Shuttle found a home for his original sounds amongst the underground Boston musical scene. His unique... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Malaia

1:00am CDT

Surfer Blood

Hailing from West Palm Beach, Florida, the quintet known as Surfer Blood had a breakout year in 2010 with the release of their debut album 'Astro Coast' in January 2010. Months prior to the actual release, Surfer Blood took the CMJ music festival by storm playing an incredible 12 shows. Spending the winter months leading up to their album release, Surfer Blood criss-crossed the nation on tour supporting Japandroids and Art Brut. Never breaking straight into the new year, getting a major boost from all around rave press reviews, including a 'Best New Music' tag from Pitchfork Media, the band continued their incessant touring. This year has taken these Floridians across Europe several times, as far as Japan for Summer Sonic and Australia for Splendour in the Grass festivals; they ended out the year with a support tour for Interpol. Because of their dedication, 12 months later Astro Coast is topping several year end lists. NPR deemed them "America's best new pop band", they made Rolling Stone's "Rookies of the Year" list, Filter Magazine listed their album as #7 of the year, plus making the list of numerous others: MySpace, NME, Urban Outfitters, Rough Trade Shop. Based on the longevity that the album stayed in PopMatter's rotation, they regard it as "unfuckwithable" and PrefixMag said, "Surfer Blood is the best '90s band working today." For 2011, Surfer Blood will return with an EP of new tunes to be released in late spring. More touring will inevitably ensue.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11570

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Surfer Blood

When you think of Palm Beach, Florida, what comes to mind? Palm trees swaying gently in the balmy breeze? Scantily-clad bikini buxom babes rollerblading down an infinite slab of coral-colored concrete? How about anthemic, bombastic, life-affirming indie pop? If the latter didn’t... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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1:00am CDT

The Types

The Types, a band from Moscow, Russia was created in 2008. The Types played as the support band with Iggy&The Stooges, The Offspring, Simple Plan and many other famous bands during their Russian tours. Farfisa, drive, fuzz, zombies, space invaders, serial killers, sex, alcohol, a little bit of romanticism and fiery live shows - that is how The Types' phenomenon can be briefly described. As opposed to the majority of garage bands of nowadays which try to reincarnate into the heroes of past days The Types managed to keep the atmosphere of sixties not rushing into aping. ...As if you heard the same dirty analogue sound but with the thrilling feeling of something original and fresh, The Types is not the ordinary cover band with vintage instruments. During the show on SXSW The Types are gonna play for 40 minutes of the hottest original songs. And, for sure - you'll be dancing wildly all the show!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10923

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The Types

The Types is the only band from Russia performing 6ts garage-beat acknowledged internationally. In 2011 The Types became the first underground band honored to participate in the largest American international festival SXSW in Austin, Texas. During their history The Types did pretty... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
BD Riley's

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1:00am CDT

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

The gentleman you see wearing the bizarre attire is one Orlando; producer and performer behind the creatively named Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. Originally hailing from the Greco-Roman stable, TEED has released three EPs with the Berlin and London party-starters. They are all superbly executed cross-sections of electronic mayhem. As Orlando explains, “It goes from 124 bpm to 140 bpm. It crosses lots of genres and sub-genres of dance music, and I don’t really know or care about all these genres, I think they’re a bit useless and unnecessary. It’s just dance music at the end of the day.” It was ‘Garden’ from last summer’s ‘All In Two Sixty Dancehalls’ EP that propelled TEED into the spotlight. ‘Garden’ is a gorgeous, sing-song house miniature featuring boy girl vocals (Dinosaur himself plus Luisa from Lulu and the Lampshades). Its balance of pop sensibility, sharp basslines and dance floor melancholy has charmed everyone from Annie Mac to James Holden. This was followed in November by the sonically ambitious ‘Household Goods’, championed by Radio 1, that’s made TEED one of the dance music’s brightest new talents. Raised as the son of an Oxford University music professor and still Oxford based, Orlando Higginbottom was lured into the countryside by the rumblings of early jungle. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs swings between overt musicality and scarily on-point dance floor intuition, ripping up gigs around the globe with his live show of bizarre instruments, glitter cannons and of course... dancing dinosaurs. There’s a sense of playfulness, sleight of touch and FUN that seems missing from many of his contemporaries. The BIG remixes of Professor Green, Darwin Deez, Fenech-Soler and Katy Perry have helped turn the wheels even faster. Having survived Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs has now signed to Polydor Records and will release a debut album this Summer.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11184

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Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Biography Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs makes music at the central point between pop, electro, house and melodic, tuff rave – and his debut album ‘Trouble’ is just more proof that TEED’s Orlando Higginbottom is one of the most fascinating... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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1:00am CDT

Trampled by Turtles

“Shooting sparks in the face of folk traditionalism, the quintet approaches the banjo and mandolin with a level of brash recklessness hardly heard since the now-mythical reign of Uncle Tupelo. Bill Monroe and Joe Strummer would both be proud.” - SF BAY GUARDIAN
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Trampled by Turtles

“Supercharged songs with a hooky playfulness and white-knuckle power…”—Esquire “Lit up and charged…four-part harmonies that are close to being crystalline.”—Daytrotter On April 10 Thirty Tigers/RED will release Trampled by Turtles’ highly anticipated album Stars... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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1:15am CDT

YTCracker

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YTCracker

Bryce Case, Jr. (b. August 23, 1982), otherwise known as YTCracker (pronounced "whitey cracker"), is a former cracker most known for defacing the webpages of several federal and municipal government websites in the United States, as well as several in private industry at the age of... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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12:00pm CDT

Country Mice

Country Mice front man Jason Rueger grew up on a farm in rural Kansas passed down through three generations of his family. With headphones on, he walked the path, bruised his hands and squinted his eyes in the sun, but music, above all else, made him whole. Looking out from his window, he set his sights for something different than the dirt and milo that stung his eyes and cut his hands. Jason fought against the gravity-pull of hometown and, with all the joy and pain of letting go, moved to Brooklyn. Here, he met Ben Bullington (guitar), Kurt Kuehn (drums) and Mike Feldman (bass), who, being from Kansas, Wisconsin and upstate New York, also shared a comfort in displacement and they quickly banded with Rueger. As Country Mice, they rallied together to craft apocalyptic ballads through amplifier hazes that thicken into funnel clouds, drums that stomp-clap sedately before the storm peaks, and bass tones that thicken the bloodstream. Jason draws on his small town rearing with sophistication beyond the ordinarily romantic and reductive Americana troubadour, and his songwriting is anything but dime a dozen. You can hear strong traces of Neil Young and Wilco mixed into their modern experimental guitar sounds that any fan of mid-90’s Sonic Youth and Dinosaur Jr. would love. Together they cut their teeth among the other hardworking bands of Brooklyn's fast-paced scene. To date, the band has released two formative 7" singles and a limited edition cassette on Brooklyn-based indie labels and now they are ready to unleash their debut album,"Twister," on Wao Wao Records. This is a record that sonically chisels through the calloused shell of glossy rock & roll to find the dissonant live wire beneath and play it for all its worth. It tells a tale of strained memory: the hardships, joys, and love of growing up in a small town in the Midwest, with the hopes and dreams of traveling the world – a record for every kid seeing the big world from his small bedroom window. Wao Wao Records (www.myspace.com/waowaorecords) is run by Toby Rascal and Hbear, two members of Kanine Records (www.kaninerecords.com), out of the basement of the Kanine Records headquarters, normally referred to as the Doghouse. Toby and Hbear formed Wao Wao Records to start releasing records by Country Mice the day they heard a lo-fi mp3 off of a 4-track demo that Jason, Ben and Kurt did in their practice space. They instantly knew then and there, that these three had something special and they wanted to be a part of it. “I instantly fell in love with their scratchy guitar sounds. It reminded of the joys of digging up a lost bone on a warm spring day. While their guitars feed back off of his homemade amp, Jason gives off a classically lost vocal style that gives way to a whole new take on a long lost 90’s indie sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14868

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Country Mice

Country Mice front man Jason Rueger grew up on a farm in rural Kansas passed down through three generations of his family. With headphones on, he walked the path, bruised his hands and squinted his eyes in the sun, but music, above all else, made him whole. Looking out from his window... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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12:00pm CDT

Profetas

"Profetas create a niche of identification for all Latin America, from 8th street down to Ushuaia. A mix of Afro-Latins, mestizos, Indians, whites, mulattoes and other races that make up this multi-ethnic America. Profetas is the new blood that runs through the sonorous veins of a Colombian hip hop scenario, thirsty for identity, novelty and urban reality." Rolling Stones, September 2006. Since 1997 Profetas has become one of the essential groups to understand the new urban music in Latin America. The fusion of Afro-Colombian music, reggae, rock and a strong basis of hip hop has helped the band to get a good number of followers in Latin America and some European countries such as Germany and Austria. The duo composed of the African singer Antombo Langangui and the Colombian MC Pablo Fortaleza, has received outstanding comments by music critics: already in 2001, the Colombian newspaper EL TIEMPO presented them as the revelation of Colombian hip hop, after the band's live presentation at Hip Hop al Parque (the most important hip hop festival in Latinoamerica with around 100.000 visitors). PROFETAS, a multicultural band with members of different origins and with different musical backgrounds, have so far participated in festivals such as Hip Hop al Parque 2001 and 2005, Rastazo Bogota 2005, La Fete de la Musique in Medellin 2004 and 2005 and in Bogota 2006, Rock al Parque 2009, Reggaejam Germany 2008, European Summer University Germany 2008. In addition they have shared the stage with Gondwana from Chile, Junior Reid, Michael Rose and Tanya Stephens from Jamaica, Culcha Candela from Germany, Alborosie from Italy, Los Cafres from Argentina, and Method Man (Wutang Clan) from the USA, among others. In 2008, PROFETAS toured Europe twice, first in spring as opening act of Culcha Candela's “Hamma” tour and later in summer participating in recognized festivals like the Reggaejam in Germany, the Reggaebenefiz, the Afrolatin Day in Berlin, and the Summer University Convention organized by ATTAC in Saarland, Germany. During these tours PROFETAS played 25 concerts in more than 20 cities all over Europe. In addition, PROFETAS won the German version of the European Reggae Contest, competing with more than 400 European bands. In 2009, PROFETAS supported the Latinamerica Tour of the famous American rappers METHOD MAN and RED MAN, and promoted their new single BAILA on radio stations and at live concerts around Colombia. In 2010 Profetas began the Baila World Tour with 25 concerts in Europe ( alemania, austria , Suiza), the tour have dates in NYC (LAMC) and 8 concerts in Denmark . After the success of their first record Amor y Fortaleza (Love and Strength), PROFETAS are preparing BAILA, their new groundbreaking album!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14089

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Profetas

"Profetas create a niche of identification for all Latin America, from 8th street down to Ushuaia. A mix of Afro-Latins, mestizos, Indians, whites, mulattoes and other races that make up this multi-ethnic America. Profetas is the new blood that runs through the sonorous veins of a... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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1:00pm CDT

Casiokids

In an age when virtually everything -- especially music -- is instantly accessible and easily transmitted from anywhere in mere seconds, it's no small wonder that Europe has managed to keep Casiokids to themselves for this long. But, Topp stemning pa lokal bar is poised to place Casiokids on the tips of tongues across the U.S. (Even if most would be hard-pressed to correctly pronounce the album's title!) Hailing from the same celebrated Bergen scene that has produced Datarock and Annie, Casiokids were so-named for the beat-up old keyboards with which the band members first conceived their club-ready sound. Formed with the intention of making electronic music more visual, the band has since added guitar and drums to produce a collection of incredibly catchy tunes often sung in their native Norwegian and influenced by afro-beat, techno and out-and-out pop. Like former tour mates (and now labelmates) of Montreal, Casiokids put on a theatrical live show -- incorporating a blend of shadow puppets, video projections and animal costumes -- that is not to be missed. Whether playing for the truly young (as during a 12-date kindergarten tour in Norway) or the young at heart (at almost all of Europe's largest festivals and on tour with Hot Chip), Casiokids generate the kind of unrestrained party mood that inevitably transforms any audience into a joyous, dancing mass. And yet, apart from a few much-buzzed about performances at CMJ and SXSW, as well as a short headlining tour in Fall 2009, the quintet has remained relatively under the radar stateside -- an undeserved status that will surely be changing soon. Featuring the first Norwegian-language pop music ever to be released in the U.S., Topp stemning pa lokal bar contains the type of addictive melodies, distinctive vocal harmonies and danceable pop hooks that translate flawlessly no matter where you're from. Spanning the widths and breadths of bass heavy pop, synthy dub and darker percussive club moments, Casiokids makes its music felt as much as heard. The songs on Topp stemning palokal bar were previously distributed in Europe via Moshi Moshi, both as part of the label's renowned Singles Club and as a series of double A-sided 7"s. For this debut US release, all eight tracks have been re-mastered and are accompanied by a bonus disc of new material (including six remixes and two covers). With Casiokids, even if you don't understand the words, you'll soon find that the music speaks for itself.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13978

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Casiokids

In an age when virtually everything -- especially music -- is instantly accessible and easily transmitted from anywhere in mere seconds, it's no small wonder that Europe has managed to keep Casiokids to themselves for this long. But, Topp stemning pa lokal bar is poised to place Casiokids... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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1:00pm CDT

Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers

Shilpa Ray’s forearms bulge with blood when she plays her harmonium. “I have strange musical injuries,” she explains, referring to the blisters on her fingers. But none of that stops her from pounding on the accordion-like instrument, which reached the height of its popularity in 19th-century churches. “I always feel like I’m still my 14-year-old self,” she says, explaining her determination to play despite the trauma her music can cause. “I never developed beyond that in my attitude.” Ray’s teenage tendencies are alive and well on Teenage and Torture, her second full-length with Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers, which will be released in early 2011 on Knitting Factory Records. A collection of 10 savage and sultry blues-influenced songs, the album finds Ray eviscerating her subjects (and often spilling her own guts) with the kind of sharp-tongued, smart-assed angst that keeps juvenile detention centers in business. Songs like “Hookers” and “Genie’s Drugs” aren’t dealing with kid-sized issues, but no matter the situation, Ray says, “I always have that gut reaction the way that teenagers do.” Growing up in central New Jersey, at 6 years old Ray picked up both the harmonium and piano at the insistence of parents who wanted her to learn classical Indian music. “I really wanted to play guitar and my parents said no,” Ray says. “But I had the harmonium, so I would learn chords to songs that I liked and start to play.” At 16 she taught herself how to play The Velvet Underground’s “I’ll Be Your Mirror,” but it wasn’t until a few years later that she worked up the nerve to perform in front of other people. Settling in New York City with no idea how to form a band, Ray frequented open mic nights at the East Village’s legendary Sidewalk Cafe, where she performed solo. “I started going to Sidewalk because I didn’t fit into any scene and it seemed like there you can be anybody and still get a shot,” she says. “So I went and I sang a song a capella and they asked if I played an instrument and I told them about the harmonium, so they said if you bring this harmonium down, we’ll give you a show.” Ray would soon form her first band, Beat The Devil. While the group was met with early success and local acclaim, winning great praise from many observers including Brooklyn Vegan and the New York Times, they disbanded shortly before the release of their first and only album. Initially Ray decided to continue on as a solo act, but she soon began enlisting the help of musicians she had met while playing out. Eventually the line up began to solidify and Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers was formed. In 2009, the group released the self-financed album A Fish Hook, An Open Eye and the excitement for Ray and her unique artistry picked up where it had left off. “Following the demise of her previous band,” wrote the New Yorker,” Ray has struck out on her own, further showcasing her seemingly indestructible vocal chords. She screams, growls, and snarls her way through the screeching muck of oil-stained garage rock and backwoods blues, cresting just above the waves of a sonic tumult that threatens to consume her minuscule frame. This tenuous command of a raucous sound makes for a volatile breed of rock and roll.” Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hooker’s latest album, Teenage and Torture, both refines and expands upon the arresting qualities of their first release. The result, “isn’t as thrown together as the first one,” says Ray. “The first record was like a series of thoughts, this is one big thought. You’ll slip into a different world when you hear this.” Recorded with Black Dirt Studios’ Jason Meagher at Seizure’s Palace in Gowanus, Brooklyn, the songs on Teenage and Torture are dark, sardonic looks inside Ray’s own world and obsessions, augmented by the musical styling of her Happy Hookers—Nick Hundley on bass, Andrew Bailey on guitar and John Adamski on drums and percussion, and featuring Greg Lewis on organ, Jonathan Lam on pedal steel and Andrew Hoepfner on vocals and keys. “Most of the time when I write songs, they’re semi-autobiographical,” says Ray, “but they’re also taking situations and trying to understand things that I have a hard time understanding,” she says. “ When I wrote ‘Genie’s Drugs,’ it was about this dude I used to date who was dating every other chick on my block. One day I said, ‘I don’t want you to see this Genie girl, why do you see her?’ and he told me, ‘Well, she’s got the good drugs.’ And I thought it would be great to write a love song about I’m so poor that I can’t afford the drugs to keep him around.” On another standout track, “Liquidation Sale,” Ray mocks herself for feeling down. “I could not take myself seriously writing a blues song,” she says, “so a lot of those lyrics are me making fun of myself and how fake I am being by even writing it. At the same time, I’m like everybody else, I want that window to complain.” Blood and blisters be damned, on Teenage and Torture, Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers have some things to say, and you’ve got n
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14867

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Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers

Shilpa Ray’s forearms bulge with blood when she plays her harmonium. “I have strange musical injuries,” she explains, referring to the blisters on her fingers. But none of that stops her from pounding on the accordion-like instrument, which reached the height of its popularity... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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2:00pm CDT

Woodsman

Woodsman is an experimental ambient post-psychedelic band based in Denver, CO. The quartet contains two totemic percussionists and two sonic animators who employ electric guitars, feedback loops, and recorded samples to build the dreamy astral soundscapes that define Woodsman’s sound. Influenced by hazy mountain passes, the cinema of Stan Brakhage, and early 1970’s improvisational recordings by Miles Davis Woodsman has crafted aural offerings that are uniquely their own.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14866

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Woodsman

Woodsman is an experimental ambient post-psychedelic band based in Denver, CO. The quartet contains two totemic percussionists and two sonic animators who employ electric guitars, feedback loops, and recorded samples to build the dreamy astral soundscapes that define Woodsman’s... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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2:00pm CDT

Ximena Sariñana

Ximena Sariñana When Mexican vocalist Ximena Sariñana released her debut solo album, Mediocre, in 2008, Rolling Stone gave it four stars and praised it as “one of the strongest debuts from a female singer-songwriter since Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me.” Recording the Spanish-language album was a natural step for Sariñana, who had risen to fame in her homeland as a child actress and had fronted a successful indie band for four years. “In Mexico, people believed in me as an artist,” says the fully bilingual 25-year-old. So when she began thinking about recording an album in English she was confronted with a tough decision: “Either stay in my country, where everyone knows who I am, or start from scratch and convince people that I’m worth it.” She chose the latter. The result is a collection of songs that showcase her deep, striking voice, smart, thoughtful lyrics and offbeat personality. “I think of albums as Polaroid pictures of who I was at that given moment,” says Sariñana. “All the songs are a bit dark. They capture a sort of general doom that I try to compensate with humor,” she says. The lead single, “Different,” opens with a playful whistle but is really an apology to listeners “about maybe not expressing myself clearly because of my different nationality,” while “Bringing Us Down” was inspired by the poem “Candles” by Greek poet Constantine P. Cavafy and deals with growing older and looking back at the fading past. The album not only reflects Sariñana’s wise-beyond-her years demeanor, but also the kind of sonic growth and experimentation expected from a risk-taker. “Everything was about forcing myself out of my comfort zone,” says the singer, having leapt beyond her usual stripped down, mellow arrangements and into more daring musical territory. “I wanted quicker, bigger sounding songs and more bass and electronic instruments,” says Sariñana, who plays the piano throughout. “I needed to be able to move to it on stage.” To help accomplish this, she enlisted producers Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Devo, The Bird and the Bee), Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Natalia Lafourcade. Recorded in Los Angeles, the songs are indeed snapshots; vignettes of events and emotions ornamented by lush arrangements and lightened by occasional whimsy. “Common Ground” is exalted with bells and space drums and “Wrong Miracle” includes circuit-bent children’s toys and footsteps on gravel. “Echo Park,” one of the last songs recorded, was built around a Casio drum machine and the need for a little comic relief. “I wanted to write something that was going to make me laugh. I didn’t want to go too deep or serious like I usually do,” says Sariñana. “I decided to make fun of how girls, especially in my world, always fall for guys in a band.” “Tu Y Yo” (You and Me) is the only song on the album sung entirely in Spanish. “My mother language and the country where I live in is such an important part of who I am,” says Sariñana, who was born in Guadalajara and raised partly in LA before moving to Mexico City. Raised in a highly creative family—her mother is a screenwriter and her father is a film director and producer—instilled a love of the arts in her early on. “I was four years old when I started acting,” says Sariñana, a natural-born entertainer who became a household name in Mexico by appearing in 11 films (among them box office hit Amar Te Duele and film festival winner Dos Abrazos) as well as three prime time telenovelas. An early discovery of jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald ignited her love of music, and at age 15 she began studying at Mexico’s Academia de Musica Fermatta. At 17, she honed her vocal skills during a five-week program at Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music and then began fronting a jazz-funk fusion band called Feliz No Cumpleaños (Happy Un-Birthday) which “made a bit of noise in the underground,” as she puts it. She also brought together her loves of film and music on occasion, co-writing and singing three songs on the Amar Te Duele soundtrack (which stayed on the Top 10 Soundtracks list in Mexico for 10 years) and acting as music supervisor for several films. By the time Mediocre was released, Ximena’s status as a artist was already cemented; the record debuted at number one in Mexico and went platinum soon after. Mediocre reached #10 on the Billboard Latin Pop Chart, #38 on the Billboard Latin Album Chart and Ximena was the only Latin artist in iTunes Best 10 Albums of 2008. She won the Best New Artist Award in the Premios MTV Latinoamerica 2008 (Latin MTV Awards) and received three Latin Grammy Nominations for Best New Artist, Best Alternative Song and Producer of the Year. Mediocre also received a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album. Despite her successes, Sariñana has no expectations when it comes to her English-language debut. “It’s my first record to a lot of people. I just hope listeners can hear the honesty in the album,” she says. “I titled it after myself because my name keeps it close to me and who I am as an artist and a person.” It’s a name many will come to recognize soon enough.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14606

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!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Ximena Sariñana

Ximena Sariñana When Mexican vocalist Ximena Sariñana released her debut solo album, Mediocre, in 2008, Rolling Stone gave it four stars and praised it as “one of the strongest debuts from a female singer-songwriter since Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me.” Recording the Spanish-language... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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3:00pm CDT

James Vincent McMorrow

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James Vincent McMorrow

Wednesday March 16, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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3:00pm CDT

The Kid Daytona

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The Kid Daytona

One of the most unique elements about THE KID DAYTONA is his combination of New York City hip-hop style with his own distinct vernacular and lingo. Daytona combines all elements of pop musical genres from hip-hop, jazz, R&B, rock to fuse a universal fun sounding vibe of music. Born... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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3:50pm CDT

Mistah FAB

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Mistah FAB

Wednesday March 16, 2011 3:50pm - 4:50pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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4:00pm CDT

Jessica Lea Mayfield

The 21-year old from Kent, Ohio first performed with her family band One Way Rider at the age of 8. At age 15, she recorded her first album White Lies in her brother's bedroom, printing only 100 copies. One of those copies fell into the hands of Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys). After an introduction, Mayfield and Auerbach hit the studio, laying the foundation for her debut album "With Blasphemy So Heartfelt." Says Auerbach of the recording experience, 'I think she's dark and moody in a mysterious way.' He adds, 'I'm just always really excited to make music with her.' "Tell Me," Jessica's 2011 Nonesuch Records debut, is a stunningly forthright 11-song set that addresses late-night longing, serial heartbreak, and intoxicatingly dangerous liaisons conducted in dimly lit barrooms or roadside motels. By the end, the only heart intact is Mayfield's own. It's as if she'd stripped the sentimentality and ruefulness from a bunch of classic country songs, leaving only stark emotion. Auerbach also produced and engineered "Tell Me" at his Easy Eye Sound System studio in Akron, Ohio, matching Mayfield's candor with eerily minimal, brilliantly constructed tracks that keep her mesmerizing, unadorned voice front and center. The New York Times hailed the album a Critics' Pick, while the Associated Press calls "Tell Me" 'the portrait of a precocious girl growing into self-assured womanhood and a producer reaching the peak of his powers. It is a dark and moody album, full of delights throughout, and if it doesn't make Mayfield a star, that too will be heartbreaking.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12400

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Jessica Lea Mayfield

Jessica Lea Mayfield is an American singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music. Her 3rd album, 'Make My Head Sing...' will be released on April 15th through ATO Records... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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4:40pm CDT

Danny Brown

Bridging the gap between hipster and hood rap without ever compromising his integrity, Danny Brown, the Hybrid of Hip Hop is on the brink of hitting the big time. His hometown, the once thriving city of Detroit and it's current hardships are a strong influence on his lyrics. With five mixtapes and two albums under his belt, Danny Brown has built up a diverse fan base over the last six years. He made the decision to release all of his music for free, explaining, 'If I'm not being paid to make music, then I shouldn't be selling music. Producers give me the beats for free; engineers give me studio time for free. I don't pay to write these raps, so why should I charge people? I want people to hear it more so than I want to profit from it anyway.' The rapper has had close brushes with mainstream success, most significantly when Roc-A-Fella Records showed interest in him back in 2004. For those that don't know what happened next, the record label disbanded, leaving Brown with little choice but to move back to Detroit. With his first mixtape, Browntown completed under Roc-A-Fella, he began work on the first in the Detroit State Of Mind mixtape series. Unfortunately the law came knocking and Brown was sentenced to a year in jail. He spent his time wisely, writing rhymes every day to J Dilla's Donuts, which played on repeat in his head. On his release, Brown made three records within a year, including his first album, Hot Soup, which was released when he was still sleeping on his grandma's floor. 'I was just getting out of jail so I didn't have nowhere else to go, I've got my own apartment now so I'm climbing up a little bit.' After a two-year rest, Brown came back with his second album, The Hybrid, released in March this year. 'Ain't shit to do but play target practice on each other out here.' From an early age Brown knew what he wanted to do in life. 'When I was five I would get asked what I wanted to be when I was older, I used to say a rapper and the whole class would laugh.' Eventually becoming embarrassed by his classmates' reactions, Brown expressed a desire to become a comedian. He took his new career choice seriously, and learnt how to set up jokes for stand up, something that has obviously crossed over into his rapping. He admits that his comedic side is probably his reaction towards anger. 'For the most part I'm kind of funny, I like to have fun. I'm a stoner, so I'm too high to be angry.' Brown is a funny guy and his dry humour is present throughout the interview. When asked if he is an angry person, he responds, 'Uh, I have emotions like normal human beings.' Even his ad-libs are amusing, in particular his trademark high-pitched laugh. On some songs, Brown's voice seems to be filled with anger, but he explains that it is simply due to his desire to express emotion. 'I'm just trying to prove that I can make good music. I don't think I'm angry, maybe hunger's the right word for it, I just really want people to understand what I'm doing.' The raw, scratchy tones on Greatest Rapper Ever, an example of this hunger, are enough to convince you that the title is true. The same tones can be heard on Re-Up in which he documents a life of crack dealing, in which a former Motown singer became a customer. Seeing the tragic transformation of the once flourishing city of Detroit has obviously affected those old enough to remember the days of Motown. 'We used to walk past Motown every day, the actual recording studio and didn't feel nothing. In some sense it's bitter sweet. We made all this good music here, but they took it away from us and it's never been back again.' Brown explains that the former glory of Motown has been left to crumble. 'In the sixties, Detroit was the most thriving economy for black people; it built a lot of shit. When we had the Motown shit popping off, they were buying mansions in the hood, building them from scratch. Forty years later, that mansion is boarded up.' Shockingly, the younger generation cares little about the glamorous past life of their city. 'I don't think a thirteen-year-old would know how big it was. They wouldn't give a damn.' Growing up in Detroit has caused the rapper to feel anger towards the situations his peers face. 'When you walk out of your house everyday and see the living conditions we have, it wouldn't makes too many people happy.' Having seen the collapse of the motor industry and the effect it had on lives, issues involving money frustrate him the most. 'Why have you got casinos in the brokest city in America? That's like kicking people when they're down. Selling people this dream that they can put a dollar on a slot machine and become a millionaire. So you're trying to take our last?' His own grandmother was personally affected, 'Someone like my grandma, who worked her whole life to retire and be able to live good the rest of her life is broke now because of a casino.' On Hot Soup, a track called Succeed features a sample quote that claims six out of ten teenagers are unable to get a job upon leaving school. When asked if that is still the case, Brown responds, 'Six out of ten? I would say it's more like eight out of ten now.' Changes are taking place in Detroit however, although they may not improve the living conditions of all Detroit natives. A number of big budget Hollywood movies have been shot in the city over the last three years, something that looks set to become a trend. 'What they're gonna do eventually is take Detroit back and regentrify it. All the broke people here are gonna be moved out to a suburb on the outskirts. It's changing in some sense but it's not changing for the better, they're just kicking the broke people out. In a minute, it's gonna be too expensive to live in Detroit, especially with them shooting all these movies out here. It's gon' change.' But for now Brown is making the most of Detroit's appeal. 'I just saw a million dollar movie being shot on my corner, I ate well off them yesterday, thanks to the movie budget. I stole mad sodas! I got soda in my refrigerator thanks to that movie. Good looking SWAT 2.' His music has brought opportunities to travel around America leaving him with a perspective that is different to his peers. 'There's a lot of people that feel that Detroit is a great city and they love living here and it's fun but then I'm like, 'You never been nowhere then. Ain't shit to do but play target practice on each other out here'.' He goes on to add, 'To be honest with you, I don't think I knew how bad Detroit was until I was an adult. It let me know how bad my city was when I went to a place like New York which they say is bad.' Despite the city's influence on his music, Brown expresses a desire to escape. 'I just wanna get out of Detroit, because me being here, the only possibilities are bad ones.' Elaborating on this point, he explains, 'Before this whole situation that's just come up, I was ready to start back selling weed. I'm not about to start selling weed. Shows weren't coming like I figured they would and I still gotta pay bills, man.' Though his life is improving through his music, the changes have come through his own hard work. Brown once said in an interview that Obama's presence in the White House would never change his life and he confirms that he still feels this way, 'I'm still sitting in Detroit with the same living conditions I did before. My life ain't changed, I mean besides me not sleeping on my mom's floor no more.' With a laugh he reveals the only difference in his life has been linked to sexual appeal, 'Interracial has been popping. I wasn't getting this many white girls before so thanks, shout out to Obama for that.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15047

Wednesday March 16, 2011 4:40pm - 5:40pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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5:00pm CDT

Brett Dennen

Brett Dennen is a talented folk/pop singer and songwriter from Northern California. Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as an “Artist to Watch” and identified as one of Entertainment Weekly’s eight "Guys on the Rise," Brett’s narrative-rich and timeless songwriting has garnered instant critical praise and the adoration of music supervisors who have featured his music on popular television programs such as House, Grey’s Anatomy, and Scrubs. Brett has headlined every major city in the United States, Europe and Australia and has been hand-picked by a "who's who" of his contemporaries including John Mayer, Jason Mraz, and Dave Matthews to support tours. His fourth album, Loverboy is due out in April 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14918

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Brett Dennen

Brett Dennen is a talented folk/pop singer and songwriter from Northern California. Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as an “Artist to Watch” and identified as one of Entertainment Weekly’s eight "Guys on the Rise," Brett’s narrative-rich and timeless songwriting has garnered... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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5:30pm CDT

L.E.P. BOGUS BOYS

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L.E.P. Bogus Boys

Spearheading the chicago music scene the L.E.P.Bogus Boys are in rare form and ready to take over the industry. With the success of their highly acclaimed Mixtapes "Don't Feed Da Killaz Vol.3" and "Now or Neva" it was only a matter of time before the majors came checking for them... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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7:00pm CDT

Coolrunnings

COOLRUNNINGS started in December of 2009 and released two digital EP's in the summer of 2010 (Buffalo and Babes Forever). We're currently working on a full length record and touring. "This band thrives on its multiple-dimensions." - Weekly Tape Deck
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12717

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Coolrunnings

COOLRUNNINGS started in December of 2009 and released two digital EP's in the summer of 2010 (Buffalo and Babes Forever). We're currently working on a full length record and touring. "This band thrives on its multiple-dimensions." - Weekly Tape Deck

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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7:00pm CDT

Follow That Bird

We like pizza parties, mountains, and peaceful easy feelings, but not like The Eagles kind. Some things that may be interesting: Tiffanie and Lauren grew up in Belton, America, probably went cow tipping once or twice, moved to Austin, played lots of shows and had a few different members, are still playing shows and rocking it dirty. WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO: - 7" record - Feb 2011 on Mt. Fuji Records - West Coast tour Feb 2011 - Esopus Magazine, May 2010 Issue - "Projects" Compilation - Casual Victim Pile, "The Ghosts That Wake You" (Jan 2010, Matador Records) - Monofonus Press One Sider 10" record (Oct 2009, Monofonus Press) - Follow That Bird S/T EP (Oct 2008) FUTURE: - Full length record due 2011 - Fancy music videos/riding in more limousines/hanging out with Beyonce - Follow That Bird koozies "[The Ghosts That Wake You] is a propulsive and wiry tune that's agile enough to shift gears gracefully and has its shows of musical force ably abetted by Lauren Green's unfettered belting. It makes the sort of first impression that quickly leads to a second and third one, and hopefully a quick web search to purchase some of the group's offerings." -Pitchfork.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14917

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Follow That Bird

"Follow That Bird is a three piece band fronted by the expansive vocals and guitar playing of Lauren Green. Green brings a wave of guitar playing to the fold that shifts between relentless and just plain beautiful. The drums Tiffanie Lanmon bang out are just as relentless and inspire... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Headhunters

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7:00pm CDT

Gina Chavez

It started so simply. A goofy girl wailing to Lyle Lovett and Little Richard cassettes in the back of a V.W. bus with her sky blue keyboard and plastic mic. Music. Joy. Simple. These days it's still simple. Just more Latin. Gina Chavez is percussive guitar, powerful vocals, unabashedly playful and refreshingly thoughtful. She is a bilingual mezcla with Latina hips and a folkie's heart. Gina has released two albums, Hanging Spoons (2007), and LIVE at Ruta Maya (2009). She recently returned from eight months of volunteer work in a gang-dominated suburb of San Salvador and established Austin 4 El Salvador'a college scholarship fund for the girls she taught there. She also united with producer Michael Ramos (John Mellencamp, BoDeans, Rembrandts, Patty Griffin) on her latest single, Miles de Millas (2000 miles). The song, a haunting bilingual cumbia featuring slide guitar, accordion and charango, is featured on the official 2011 Austin Music Vol. 10 CD (released Feb. 2011) along with songs by The Bright Light Social Hour, Sahara Smith, Ocote Soul Sounds and more. Gina has toured with Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, shared the stage with Grupo Fantasma and Charanga Cakewalk, and represented the City of Austin on The 2008 Sound is Brown compilation, as well as in international competitions and at national conferences in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., New Orleans and Las Vegas. She is accompanied by Austin musicians Roel Martinez (Second Day Red) on lead guitar, mandolin and harmony vocals, Kenneth Null (Bocastria) on electric and double bass, Sammy Foster on drums and glockenspiel, and Jerry Ronquillo on percussion. For tour dates and music samples, visit www.ginachavez.com.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15119

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Gina Chavez

For her SXSW debut in 2010, Gina Chavez received national recognition from NPR’s “All Songs Considered” and “Alt.Latino” as one of the new Latin artists to watch. Now with the release of her sophomore album, Up.Rooted, she brings forth a powerful collection of songs that... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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7:00pm CDT

Hell & Lula

We're 4 dudes and a robot slave from L.A. playing music we enjoy and playing like we mean it. Hell & Lula played our first show in March of 2010. We tour in a "Cool Bus" (converted school bus), we've developed the first Recycled Merchandise Program we've ever heard of and we help spread the message of our friends at Falling Whistles about the war in Congo, what can be done to stop it and how funds raised through the sale of whistles helps rehabilitate war affected kids. We've just signed with the new MTV/Extreme Music co-venture HYPE, so look for us on media everywhere.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14141

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Hell & Lula

We're 4 dudes and a robot slave from L.A. playing music we enjoy and playing like we mean it. Hell & Lula played our first show in March of 2010. We tour in a "Cool Bus" (converted school bus), we've developed the first Recycled Merchandise Program we've ever heard of and we help... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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7:15pm CDT

James Hyland and The Joint Chiefs

Americana artist based in Austin, TX . This is his new band after fronting the successful South Austin Jug Band for the last decade. He just released a new solo album called Celestial Navigation, which the Austin Chronicle said, "clearly sets his course for the stars with wonderfully crafted Americana."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13174

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:15pm - 8:15pm CDT
Continental Club

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7:30pm CDT

Bobby

Bobby first attempted to make contact with Tom Greenberg (Twiglet) at college, but no one really noticed Bobby until everyone had already graduated. He had, in all likelihood, been there since early ’09--a stowaway on Uncle Marth’s back chunk--soaking up all the sick milk he could stick his soft little hands into. When Tom finally did meet him face to face in the Spring of 2010, Bobby became nervous and got sick all over his little brown tap shoes and turned into a mist. He was naught but vapor for a whole month, but soon after that, they fell in together; Tom making tunes to accompany Bobby’s sad dances. After a few shows put on for the local ghouls down at the rotary club, it was clear Bobby had talent, and Tom started making plans for a BIG SHOW. A group was to be assembled. He got together a few of his college buds that he knew played music. He put Martin Zimmermann (Chunk) on the cans, Paolo Menuez (Pillow) on thweedles, Julian Labatt (Crumbles) on low-end, Roby Moulton (Moldy) on wisps and got Molly Sarle (of Mountain Man) to contribute vocally, at the request of Bobby himself. The resulting sound was a swollen lump of blooming, techni-color spores cast adrift on a warm bed of foam. Unfortunately, it was all a bit too much for Bobby. On the night of the BIG SHOW, he once again got worked up and became sick all over Chunk. Bobby fled the stage as a mist. Despite Bobby’s sudden and unexpected departure, the band soldiered on with the performance. The crowd was hurt and angry at first (why had their beloved, lethargic, dancing wunderkind abandoned them?), but the heaving waves of sonorous tones soon spilled into their restless hearts. The recordings from the show caught the ear of Tim Putnam, who quickly signed the group to his label, Partisan Records. Hot off the success of the BIG SHOW, the group decided to shack up together. They found a suitable home in western Massachusetts in the town of Montague; a ‘ranch’ style house nestled between a giant gravel pit and a wilderness preserve complete with a filled-in pool and busted sauna. In the crucible of isolation, and in preparation for their recording debut, the blooming lump of spores that they had cultivated for the BIG SHOW blossomed even further. The music was going well, but a name for the group still eluded them. For many months they struggled with this, but in the end decided to name it after their missing front man, Bobby, still assumed to be lurking as a dark mist within the music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13466

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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7:30pm CDT

Brett Dennen

Brett Dennen is a talented folk/pop singer and songwriter from Northern California. Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as an “Artist to Watch” and identified as one of Entertainment Weekly’s eight "Guys on the Rise," Brett’s narrative-rich and timeless songwriting has garnered instant critical praise and the adoration of music supervisors who have featured his music on popular television programs such as House, Grey’s Anatomy, and Scrubs. Brett has headlined every major city in the United States, Europe and Australia and has been hand-picked by a "who's who" of his contemporaries including John Mayer, Jason Mraz, and Dave Matthews to support tours. His fourth album, Loverboy is due out in April 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14997

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Brett Dennen

Brett Dennen is a talented folk/pop singer and songwriter from Northern California. Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as an “Artist to Watch” and identified as one of Entertainment Weekly’s eight "Guys on the Rise," Brett’s narrative-rich and timeless songwriting has garnered... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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7:30pm CDT

House of Songs Band

The House of Songs, L.L.C. has created a uniquely successful music experience, which allows musicians from around the world to journey to Austin, Texas to collaborate with local musicians and share their efforts with the world. Founded by Troy Campbell, The House of Songs creates opportunities for Danish musicians to experience the songwriting process in another environment, record new music, and perform in front of new audiences. During their 12-day stay residents of the house experience the city of Austin, its citizens, the local music scene and creative vibe. The first year of The House of Songs was met with overwhelming local and international success. 70 Danish artists came through The House of Songs. The House of Songs did an international tour to expand its brand, with highlights at prestigious festivals such as SPOT, Tonder, & Skanderborg. Trips were also made through the sister city program with the City of Austin to Oita Japan, Koblenz Germany, and Taichung China. Press coverage included Gaffa (DK), Austin Chronicle, Austin American Stateman, Austin Biz Journal, and much more. 6 songs written in the House of Songs have been added to rotation on Danish radio, and many more are being recorded.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14258

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House of Songs Band

The House of Songs, L.L.C. has created a uniquely successful music experience, which allows musicians from around the world to journey to Austin, Texas to collaborate with local musicians and share their efforts with the world. Founded by Troy Campbell, The House of Songs creates... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
The Ghost Room

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7:40pm CDT

Beta Wolf

Beta Wolf is a rock band from Los Angeles, California. The group was formed at the beginning of 2010, and consists of Grant Arnow (vocals), Sergio Ruelas (lead guitar), Devon Pangle (guitar), Brian Pho (bass) and Chester Lang (drums). Beta Wolf grew from the ashes of the popular rock group Takota.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14140

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Beta Wolf

Beta Wolf is a rock band from Los Angeles, California. The group was formed at the beginning of 2010, and consists of Grant Arnow (vocals), Sergio Ruelas (lead guitar), Devon Pangle (guitar), Brian Pho (bass) and Chester Lang (drums). Beta Wolf grew from the ashes of the popular rock... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:40pm - 8:40pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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7:50pm CDT

Sodapop (Between Sets)

When Shaun Koplow moved to the Bay Area to study art at UC Berkeley in 2001, he had no idea he'd wind up running his favorite record label, or that he'd eventually relocate its operations to Los Angeles, the city from whence he came. Four years ago, at the age of 23, Koplow became Anticon Records' label manager the chief wheel-greaser charged with vetting new talent, developing established acts, conceiving record campaigns and handling the day-to-day. Having come up amongst a crew of West L.A. backpacker kids, Koplow was a longtime devotee of California's outsider rap scene, a movement that saw Anticon at its forefront in the late '90s. He's since made it his mission to preserve that commitment to innovation, artistic license and all-around quality while pushing the label's genre-bending tendencies yet further, helping to bring artists like Baths, Tobacco, Son Lux, Bike For Three!, and Anathallo into the fold alongside Anticon mainstays like WHY?, Themselves, Odd Nosdam and Dosh. Koplow views his role at the label as curatorial, a philosophy that can be witnessed literally when he's DJing under the handle Sodapop, or co-hosting Silver Lake's weekly Calling All Kids night with partner Matthewdavid (Dublab, Alpha Pup, Leaving Records). The pair's duties for C.A.K. are head-to-toe they're promoters, organizers, song-selectors, and even bartenders and Koplow's vinyl/Serato sets consistently display an ear for the adventurous: favoring vintage krautrock, contemporary electronic pop and Bay Area rap. C.A.K.'s history of guests is equally diverse: Nite Jewel, Dm-Funk, Lucky Dragons, Flying Lotus, and Ariel Pink, to name a few. Both Koplow and Anticon have been based in L.A. since early 2008. The former creates visual art occasionally and nurses a strong fetish for rare wax, brims and kicks. The latter refuses to be pigeonholed, eternally.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14400

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Sodapop (Between Sets)

When Shaun Koplow moved to the Bay Area to study art at UC Berkeley in 2001, he had no idea he'd wind up running his favorite record label, or that he'd eventually relocate its operations to Los Angeles, the city from whence he came. Four years ago, at the age of 23, Koplow became... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:50pm - 8:50pm CDT
Mohawk

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7:55pm CDT

Ancient Astronauts

The Ancient Astronauts are Kabanjak and Dogu, a bombastic production and DJ duo hailing from Cologne, Germany. The phenomenon of “ancient astronauts,” a belief that extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in ancient times to mingle and trade ideas with early human civilizations, isn’t an alien concept to these Ancient Astronauts. The cross-pollination and mash-up of ideas, sounds, styles, and a collaborative spirit are their modus operandi. Already having remixed and collaborated with Fort Knox Five, Ladybug Mecca of Digable Planets, Zion I, Imani and Bootie Brown of The Pharcyde, Issa Bagayogo, Vieux Farka Toure, Kid Loco, Zion Train, and Tippa Irie the Ancient Astronauts have linked up with a variety of new sonic collaborators for their kaleidoscopic sophomore album Into Bass and Time!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15104

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Ancient Astronauts

The Ancient Astronauts are Kabanjak and Dogu, a bombastic production and DJ duo hailing from Cologne, Germany. The phenomenon of “ancient astronauts,” a belief that extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in ancient times to mingle and trade ideas with early human civilizations... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:55pm - 8:55pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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7:55pm CDT

Ydestroyde

Ydestroyde formed in 2000 as a trio of classmates Synzo (vox & synth), Mikito Tsurugi (bass) and Ippei Higashida (drums). Daioh (Oodaiko) and Shingo Taketsu (guitar) later joined and Atsushi Hirohata replaced Ippei Higashida on drums. As a quintet they performed with Half Japanese, Afrirampo (who performed at SXSW in 2006), Oshiripenpenz, Ultrafuckers and Kyojin Yueni Dekai among others. In 2004 the band recorded their first album 'Ydestroyde,' but disbanded the following year. Ydestroyde later reformed as Synzo's solo project and released new single 'Hissatsu' in October 2010. A new album 'Synzosizer' is now available for digital download. US tour is carried out from March 18 to 30. The details are on our website: Myspace, Twitter and Facebook or serching 'YDESTROYDE'. Yep, Check it out!! Member:Synzo (Vox&Synth.)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11281

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Ydestroyde

Ydestroyde formed in 2000 as a trio of classmates Synzo (vox & synth), Mikito Tsurugi (bass) and Ippei Higashida (drums). Daioh (Oodaiko) and Shingo Taketsu (guitar) later joined and Atsushi Hirohata replaced Ippei Higashida on drums. As a quintet they performed with Half Japanese... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 7:55pm - 8:55pm CDT
Headhunters

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8:00pm CDT

1001 Nights Orchestra

Like a short course in ethnomusicology of the Middle East? 1001 Nights Orchestra is Austin’s longest running Middle Eastern music group. Founded by Kamran Hooshmand on oud, guitar, and vocals, it includes clarinet, accordion, percussion and bass. It received a Best of Austin Award for their score to the 1924 silent, “Thief of Bagdad”. Their CD, “Music from the Middle East & Beyond” topped the Austin Chronicle’s Top 10 list. Their performances often features belly dancing as a visual accent to their party sounds.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11227

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1001 Nights Orchestra

Like a short course in ethnomusicology of the Middle East? 1001 Nights Orchestra is Austin’s longest running Middle Eastern music group. Founded by Kamran Hooshmand on oud, guitar, and vocals, it includes clarinet, accordion, percussion and bass. It received a Best of Austin Award... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Copa

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8:00pm CDT

4th Pyramid

The Pyramid Scheme: “It Pays to Believe.” Try shifting gears from writing rhymes to making beats to tearing down a jam-packed club. What’s impossible for most is a way of life for Toronto native 4th Pyramid. For over a decade, this multi-talented MC, producer and DJ has flowed flawlessly from mic to MPD and represents a new hybrid of artist that can do it all...and then some. His debut solo album, The Pyramid Scheme, is just moments from release and features guest appearances and production by Greg Nice, Saukrates, Sheen Bros, Marco Polo, Rich Kidd, Simahlak and more. For 4th Pyramid, this album is an opportunity to showcase his musical evolution and give center stage to his songwriting. On the flipside, Pyramid has become a sought-after party rocker. In 2009, he and turntable legend Cosmo Baker formed the production and DJ group, Sheen Bros. These two have been feeding the kids greasy funk and drippy disco jams ever since. Pyramid’s own brand of beat manipulation via MPD brings innovation to his performance and club crowds to fever pitch. Pretty good for a kid who burst onto the hip hop scene at age 16. Following the release of his ambitious instrumental album, The Light is But the Shade of the Darkness, he was quickly snatched up by then indie powerhouse label, Def Jux, who knew a good thing when they saw it. That set the stage for nonstop touring, recording, mixtape dropping and hotel-hopping as 4th Pyramid travelled the globe alongside hip hop elite. Along the way, Pyramid has always been in and out the studio, stacking collabos and projects with the likes of 45 King, U-God (Wu-Tang), Pete Rock, Cannibal Ox, Akrobatik, C-Rayz Walz, Sammy Bananas and many more. Whether on the dance floor or in your headphones, 4th Pyramid always takes audiences on a trip: from rhymes to beats to tracks, he’s the man to move ‘em.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11030

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4th Pyramid

4th Pyramid is an MC/Producer/Songwriter from Toronto, Canada. In December 2011, he launched the imprint, Silk Ivory, a boutique label that was quickly signed to Universal Music for distribution. Set for release in March 2012 is the imprint’s first project and Pyramid’s debut... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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8:00pm CDT

69 Nombres

One of the most promising bands of Colombia, 69 Nombres is an Alternative rock band formed in Barranquilla. Produced by the legendary Phil Vinall (Placebo, Zoe, Pulp), this band has developed a very particular sound in the Latinamerican indie world. The band has 2 Records (Alba LP, 2002 and Tiempo EP, 2009) that were released as independent and has let them participate in many festivals all around the country, playing as openers for important artists such as Juanes, Cafeta Tacuba, Molotov, Babasonicos, Robi Draco Rosa, Spinetta and Aterciopelados. Tiempo, has received the best critics by the music press, including two nominations in the Premios Shock as Best Record of the Year and Best Rock Band, and a nomination in the Premios Subterranica as Best Rock Artist of the Year. In 2010, 69 Nombres released two more songs produced by Phil Vinall, too. In which is found Tientame. This song was chosen to be part of the most rated Colombian TV show Amor Sincero. This took the band to be nominated in the first edition of the Sayco Awards (Society of authors and composers) as Best New Artist and to give a live show to play the song.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14456

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69 Nombres

One of the most promising bands of Colombia, 69 Nombres is an Alternative rock band formed in Barranquilla. Produced by the legendary Phil Vinall (Placebo, Zoe, Pulp), this band has developed a very particular sound in the Latinamerican indie world. The band has 2 Records (Alba LP... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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8:00pm CDT

Alexis Foxe

Start with a picture, and watch its efforts twitch as it become a film. The celluloid offers a gritty and knowing world, and introduces a female of interest. She is a tall and tawny paradox, the precocious eyes and pout of a girl atop the feline movement of a woman’s form. Ask Alexis Foxe, the ingénue at hand, who she is, and she’ll tell you, “I’m for the escapist in you.” The international cinematic pop conjured by the visual, provocative, and humorous Foxe tickles nostalgia with the feather of futurism much like Goldfrapp, and is sultry and occasionally dangerous in the way of Amy Winehouse. She is first and foremost a songwriter, but plays a cab driver in the off hours; music is her personal and public transportation system. Cinematic is no kitsch here. Of Cuban and Colombian descent, Foxe was raised in Argentina and Spain before moving to New York City during her middle school years. To put it gently, she spoke horrendous English at the time, and learned to speak and adapt to American English culture by watching films of bygone eras. The craft of language adhered to her heart, as did the music, and the tango of the two became one language that she learned as a new young American. In reverse of most modern musicians, film became her language for music. She sings images. Singing entered the picture a bit later for Alexis than most. Having played piano since age 7, it was not until a recording session at age 20 where she was the only one on hand to sing the vocals on a track due to a producer the next day that she simply did a job and discovered her voice. In her voice, she found the conduit for her lyrics, which are her unabashed musical love. Of them, she says, “My sense of humor and my dreaminess command the lyrics. Not that I have the most advanced sense of humor, but I am an excellent dreamer. I tend to range from whimsy to drama.” Indeed; her song titles include “Grand Macadamias,” “No Ticky No Shirty,” “Manhattan May Be Grand,” “Braindead,” and “Revel Without a Cause.” Hardly the work of a dull gal. With a compulsive adherence to excellence in her work, the Quixotic, exotic Foxe has drawn some of the industry’s greatest guides into her path. Her debut album, Lady Be Bad, was touched by the production genius of Richard Niles (Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Tina Turner), and executive producer Russ Titelman (James Taylor, George Harrison, The Bee Gees, Chaka Khan) gave expert guidance to the sophomore To Have and Want More. The experience and wisdom of these legends were an ideal complement to Alexis’ unimpeachable vision and her primary creative partnership with producer/songwriter Gary Schreiner, and their combined efforts coaxed her sensual, humorous, dreamy style into being. Her film is unique, this Alexis Foxe. While pursuing the surreal in her personality and life, she is pursuing the same in yours. With tongue in cheek and heart in hand, she is here to touch your life for as long as she lives. Her current plan is to live forever. This cine-music visionary takes the music she makes very seriously while never being so severe about herself, and is very clear on the goal. “My music will bring you closer to our human experience and transport you to your dreams. And in the meantime: boogie.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13403

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Alexis Foxe

Start with a picture, and watch its efforts twitch as it become a film. The celluloid offers a gritty and knowing world, and introduces a female of interest. She is a tall and tawny paradox, the precocious eyes and pout of a girl atop the feline movement of a woman’s form. Ask Alexis... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Malverde

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8:00pm CDT

Asura and Anenon

Asura is 23 year-old Ryan York, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and currently living in Los Angeles. Ryan has been studying music since the age of six, beginning with piano, trumpet (age 9), guitar (11), and finally double bass (14). York worked as a semi-professional jazz bassist throughout high school and college and began recording music at the age of 12 on a sony walkman, eventually teaching himself electronic production and engineering on a home PC. At the age of 18 Ryan came to Los Angeles to study double bass with jazz masters Kenny Burrell and Anthony Wilson in UCLA's Jazz Studies program but quickly realized that his artistic interests could not be completely satisfied through a formal jazz education. With an ear deeply rooted in jazz, Ryan also started turning towards the modern classical and electronic scenes of Los Angeles. The past year and half have seen him focus his energies toward creating a bridge between LA's thriving beat scene and also its world of experimental and improvisational music, mostly facilitated by his association with the Non Projects label, an imprint of Alpha Pup Records started by Brian Simon that is devoted to finding and nurturing creative talents and their music. On an international level, Ryan has done mixes for Mary Anne Hobbs and the Low End Theory podcast (among many others), been featured on websites such as XLR8R and RCRD LBL, and has shared the stage with electronic luminaries such as Daedelus and Nosaj Thing and jazz notables Dave Liebman and Ray Drummond. Ryan's eponymous debut album as Asura was released on Non Projects in January 2010. He has since remixed Shlohmo, Take, Baths, and Oscar McClure, released a split 12" with Non Projects founder Anenon, and produced and engineered Ana Caravelle's debut album Basic Climb. Ryan is currently a resident at Futura (alongside Teebs, another young beatsmith), a new monthly concert series co-presented by Flying Lotus and Daddy Kev. Upcoming projects include the Zipperlegs EP to be released on Leaving Records, a jazz/improv album with his acoustic trio in which he plays double bass, a collaborative album with Ana Caravelle, and the second Asura LP for Non Projects. Anenon is Brian Allen Simon, a 27-year old composer and multi-instrumentalist whose passions reside in the ever-changing intersection of Heart and Ability in the fields of music and sound. Beyond a strong focus on his own artistic endeavors, Simon is also engaged in encouraging the works of other talented artists as the founder and CEO of Non Projects, a creative music label based out of Los Angeles. In just one year, the label has seen widely lauded releases from himself, Asura, Ana Caravelle and a.d.l.r. With growing attention paid to his own works and the gifted and unique core of artists on Non Projects, Simon has recently been featured on the cover of the LA Times' Brand X weekly paper. A lifetime resident of Los Angeles, Brian studied Music History and Theory at UCLA with no prior formal musical training. Within a rigorous academic framework, Simon's ear quickly picked up on all things music from Gregorian chant to 12-tone writing among many other forms, though it was both the inspiring and improvisatory melodic playing of free jazz musicians such as Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane and Keith Jarrett combined with the influence of many outer milieu current electronic composers that compelled Simon to make his own music. A saxophone and much electronic equipment were soon acquired and the guise Anenon was born. As Anenon, Simon's music envelops the listener's entire body with ethereal audio imagery. Synthesizers, sample fragments, saxophone playing and any other found sounds combine to create worlds of driving dream-like evocations in which listeners can get lost. Anenon has been featured on the Silver Trees / Damiel split EP with Asura (Non Projects) and will also be appearing on the upcoming Only Mountain: The Remixes by Take (Alpha Pup), Basic Climb Re-Imagined by Ana Caravelle (Non Projects), Brownswood Electr*c 2 on Gilles Peterson's Brownswood label and ultimately his own full length debut for Non Projects.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14260

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Asura and Anenon

Asura is 23 year-old Ryan York, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and currently living in Los Angeles. Ryan has been studying music since the age of six, beginning with piano, trumpet (age 9), guitar (11), and finally double bass (14). York worked as a semi-professional... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Mohawk

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8:00pm CDT

Atomic Tom

The story of Atomic Tom begins in Brooklyn. The record that is The Moment was recorded over four months in a tiny apartment with the band's close friend, Ben Romans as producer. Microphones were set up in the hallway, the bathtub and the kitchen; amps and empty guitar cases lined the walls, and the vocal booth was a repurposed utility closet. Despite noise complaints, one of them leading to a shutdown by “New York’s finest”, the LP left the studio dressed in larger-than-life sounds. Lead vocalist Luke White began writing demos in 2006 with Philip Galitzine on bass, adding guitarist Eric Espiritu in 2007. By early 2009, drummer Tobias Smith completed the circle. "We knew we had the green light," says Luke. After countless New York area shows, ATOMIC TOM started to hear their lyrics shouted back at them at shows, "We knew the time was right for a full-length record." From the exhilarating electronica-meets-arena-rock shuffle of “Let Let Go”, the epic romanticism of "We Were Never Meant To Be", and the hauntingly delicate "Play That Dirty Girl", ATOMIC TOM’S debut LP demonstrates remarkable musical ability and diversity, married with an innate sense of how to connect with an audience on a grand scale. "It’s possible to reach each and every individual in an eighty thousand seat stadium," claims Philip. "You can make an enormous, towering sound and still say something deeply meaningful and musical.” They plan to do just that. Nowhere is this philosophy more evident than on the title track. Says Eric, "whenever we play 'The Moment,' it feels like we somehow all stand up a little straighter. There’s something fresh about that particular tune, and yet it also connects to the music we loved growing up. There’s a lot of magic on that song.” Adds Philip, “'The Moment' took three entire days of pre-production, just kind of summoning the sounds we heard in our heads.” The band's first single, “Take Me Out”, neatly summarizes the theme of the record: “It’s a vulnerable song. It’s about letting people into your life, letting people rescue you,” explains Luke. “Admitting that you need that, and then asking for it…that’s a very difficult task, though it’s something everyone goes through at some point.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13830

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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8:00pm CDT

Beast Make Bomb

Beast Make Bomb is a female-fronted four piece band that is a marriage between punk-attitude with a pop sensibility. They have been compared to the likes of Be Your Own Pet, X, The Pretenders, & Superchunk. While they write loud and catchy post-punk songs about college life in the city and staying up late, their songs possess a clarity that allows a sweetness to come through. They have been playing constantly in the NYC area since early 2010, playing over forty shows, and released their first EP, Skinny Legs, in September 2010 for free download: http://beastmakebomb.bandcamp.com 'Skinny Legs' is a spiky infectious affair that hurls you through each song's kept-together-but-shaky sound and throws you out on the other side, covered in blood, Keith Sweat, and tears.'-Listen Before You Buy Their second EP, Sourpuss, was recorded at Headgear Studios (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio) and was released on Jan. 29th for free with an EP Release Show at The Webster Hall Studio.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13771

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Beast Make Bomb

Beast Make Bomb is a female-fronted four piece band that is a marriage between punk-attitude with a pop sensibility. They have been compared to the likes of Be Your Own Pet, X, The Pretenders, & Superchunk. While they write loud and catchy post-punk songs about college life in the... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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8:00pm CDT

Beat Connection

Beat Connection is Jordan Koplowitz and Reed Juenger with help from friends and lovers, especially Tom Eddy, an amazing vocalist whose presence can be duely felt on "In The Water" and "Silver Screen". After their first release, the 8 - track EP "Surf Noir", they were signed to Tender Age Records, an imprint of Moshi Moshi in the United Kingdom. Reed and Jordan play piles of electronics: including, but not limited to, mpcs, midi keyboards, sp-404s, dd-5s, torq, logic, kaoss pads, microkorgs, guitars, vocal effects. When working in the studio its all about Logic and using everything at our disposal. This sometimes involves filter sweeps, crash cymbals, and found sound recordings, other times guitar will do the trick. In summer 2010, sweating it out in an attic studio with walls coated in soundproofing lifted from a college radio station studio Jordan and Reed created the Surf Noir EP. It's about the first sunny day, getting the girl, slacking off, partying. With the heartfelt understanding that Saturday night always becomes Sunday morning Beat Connection creates dance music with a pop bent, channeling acts from Delorean to Cut Copy.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14873

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Beat Connection

Beat Connection’s members – the duo of Jordan Koplowitz and Reed Juenger – met in summer 2008, in that first youthful flush of “hey wait, I don’t live with my parents anymore...” and began making some late-summer-appropriate house beats in Garageband. Studying avant-garde... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Ben Miller Band

Poet and songwriter since childhood, Ben Miller started playing guitar at age 16. He soon left his home in Curlew, Washington and began his musical career on the streets of Northern Europe, playing his distinctive delta-blues slide guitar and honing his one-man-band performance style which now includes guitar, banjo, harmonica, autoharp, and foot percussion. Armed with a plethora of original songs and unique sounds, in 2004 he met Scott and Doug in Joplin, Missouri and formed the Ben Miller Band. Scott Leeper started playing drums at age 7 and by age 10 he was wowing audiences in his family’s band, The Leeper’s, playing local clubs in the Kansas area from 1970-1980. Throughout the 80’s he and his brother, Verne, worked as a duo and in various local bands, and in the 90’s Scott had a one-man country act. From 1997-2002, he played drums for hill country blues legend, Lightning Malcom, and also started playing wash tub bass. Throughout his career he’s performed with other blues and country legends such as Jesse May Hemphill, T Model Ford, and Jana Jay. In 2004, Scott began playing wash tub bass and singing backup vocal with pitch-perfect harmony for the Ben Miller Band. Doug Dicharry started playing trombone in the 6th grade and continued to study music throughout his college years. As an Air Force brat growing up and moving across the globe every two years, he assimilated an array of musical styles, from punk to ska, to progressive noise and school marching bands. In high school, he began playing trombone in various bands while teaching himself to play the drums. In 2004 he picked up the washboard, and with a bit of homemade ingenuity, made it electric. During that time, he met Ben at an open mic night in Joplin, Missouri and “followed him until he had to hire him”. Now Doug plays drums, trombone, trumpet, mandolin, percussion, electric washboard, and electric spoons for the Ben Miller Band. Together for the past seven years, the Ben Miller Band has crafted a tight, dynamic, and amazingly original sound that captivates and embraces people of all generations.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12949

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Ben Miller Band

Poet and songwriter since childhood, Ben Miller started playing guitar at age 16. He soon left his home in Curlew, Washington and began his musical career on the streets of Northern Europe, playing his distinctive delta-blues slide guitar and honing his one-man-band performance style... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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8:00pm CDT

Blueprint

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Blueprint

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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8:00pm CDT

Brent Amaker and the Rodeo

Formed in late 2005 by exiles from various rock bands, Brent Amaker and the Rodeo hail from Seattle, Washington where it's not always cool to be a cowboy. Dressed in black from head-to-toe, the Rodeo are influenced by original country music classics like Johnny Cash along with art rock and New Wave artists like Devo and glam rock innovators like David Bowie. Their vibe, their sound, their whole deal, sounds like something that could be blaring from an old jukebox in the background of the latest Quentin Tarantino film. The Rodeo have gained a reputation for their raucous, whiskey-infused live concerts and non-stop touring which provide the basis for a comic book as well as numerous blogs, videos, and tweets generated by the band and has gained them a cult following in the form of the B.A.R Brigade, who come to shows emulating the Rodeo's distinct style. Their first tour to Reno, Nevada was done entirely on motorcycles and which inspired a fan favorite called “Reno” that is still part of their live set. Brent Amaker and the Rodeo have received national exposure on the Showtime series "Californication" where their song "You Call Me the Devil" was selected for inclusion on the Season Two soundtrack. They have completed several North American and European tours and have made appearances at music festivals around the world including Popkomm Festival in Berlin, the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City, and Bumbershoot in Seattle. They also performed in the indie slasher film "Punch" directed by Jay Cynik who directed the Rodeo's video for "I'm the Man Who Writes the Country Hits" and authored the Rodeo’s first comic book.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11566

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Brent Amaker and the Rodeo

Formed in late 2005 by exiles from various rock bands, Brent Amaker and the Rodeo hail from Seattle, Washington where it's not always cool to be a cowboy. Dressed in black from head-to-toe, the Rodeo are influenced by original country music classics like Johnny Cash along with art... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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8:00pm CDT

BRONCHO

Harkening back to punk rocks glory days of the 70s, Oklahoma retro-punk outfit BRONCHO captures the aggression, DIY authenticity and youthful exhilaration of a bygone era with their exuberant ten song debut "Can't Get Past The Lips." With echoes of The Replacements, Iggy Pop, The Descendents and The Ramones, BRONCHO is a blisteringly cathartic flash of nostalgic punk rock.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12013

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BRONCHO

The Oklahoma City band BRONCHO crafts sing-along anthems that combine punk and garage-rock. You could make all the likely comparisons to punk bands of the '70s — Ramones, Iggy Pop and The Stooges — or even bring up the new-school garage-rock undertones of The Strokes and The Strange... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Friends

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8:00pm CDT

Caitlin Cary and The Small Ponds

The two met because it was fated. Or perhaps it was inevitable, since they both play music in the medium size town of Raleigh, North Carolina. But since destiny is, after all, inevitable, they spotted each other on their respective stages, were duly impressed, and they did meet. And because both of them make wonderful music, and because they’re a couple of smarties, they recognized the potential for beauty in alliance. The result is the fetching and forthright new music of The Small Ponds. Caitlin Cary has played the violin and written songs since she was little, but fell into music as a life when she joined the seminal alt.country band Whiskeytown as it was forming in Raleigh, where she was a graduate student in writing at N.C. State. Since then, she has released four solo recordings, formed a reknowned all-girl super-group called Tres Chicas, and made No Depression Magazine’s top 20 of the decade list with Begonias, an album of duets with Thad Cockrell. Matt Douglas’s training began with woodwind instruments, and he graduated as a contemporary music performance major from NYU. From there, he headed to Hungary on a Fulbright scholarship as a student of folk music traditions. It was there that he first picked up a guitar and began to write songs, which led to the formation of innovative pop ensemble The Proclivities, who recently released their second LP. Douglas has also lent his talents to the recordings of artists such as Josh Ritter, Erin McKeown, Mark Erelli, and Laura Cortese. Today, The Small Ponds are eagerly poised to share their songs with a wider audience. New, fast friends, Cary and Douglas are busy creating delightful new music based around their combined talents and their penchants for clear-headed, clear-spoken lyrics, precise, knowing arrangements, wide-ranging, emotionally packed songs—all brought to life by a tender vocal interplay that may inspire new entries to the dictionary definition of “duet.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12209

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Caitlin Cary and The Small Ponds

The two met because it was fated. Or perhaps it was inevitable, since they both play music in the medium size town of Raleigh, North Carolina. But since destiny is, after all, inevitable, they spotted each other on their respective stages, were duly impressed, and they did meet. And... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
tenOak

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8:00pm CDT

Chikita Violenta

Mexican indie rock outfit Chikita Violenta have signed with Arts & Crafts ahead of the release of their new album, TRE3S, the culmination of a long-standing friendship with the label and former Broken Social Scene producer Dave Newfeld. Newfeld produced Chikita Violenta’s 2007 release, The Stars & Suns Sessions, as well as TRE3S, which was recorded over three trips to his Ontario-based studio/church compound in 2008 and 2009. The album will be released in Mexico August 17 and will roll out across the rest of the globe in early 2011. Chikita Violenta continues to display a unique sound, intensely crafted and expanded in the spirit of North American and British alt college lo-fi rock. Where once the band’s bold English-language approach was unheard of in Mexico, Chikita Violenta has become one of Mexico’s biggest indie acts, praised simultaneously for their compelling songwriting and all-consuming live performances. Chikita headed out on a North American tour starting in August with Built To Spill before joining Ra Ra Riot in late September. The band will close out that run at the Corona Capital Festival in their hometown of Mexico City on October 16, sharing the stage with the likes of Interpol, Pixies, Metric, Temper Trap, amongst others. Ahead of TRE3S’ North American release, the band is eagerly making available the album tracks, “Tired” and “All I Need’s A Little More”. You can grab them at the band's site www.chikitaviolenta.com Chikita Violenta is: Luis Arce – bass, vocals Armando David – keyboards, bass Cheech – guitar, bass Andrés Velasco – guitar, vocals
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14238

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Chikita Violenta

Mexican indie rock outfit Chikita Violenta have signed with Arts & Crafts ahead of the release of their new album, TRE3S, the culmination of a long-standing friendship with the label and former Broken Social Scene producer Dave Newfeld. Newfeld produced Chikita Violenta’s 2007 release... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Antone's

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8:00pm CDT

Chris Bathgate

Chris began drawing attention as a solo artist in 2005 upon the release of his first album, Silence is for Suckers, after a slew of self-produced EPs / Singles and a stint in the short-lived (but much loved) group The Descent of the Holy Ghost Church. In 2007 Chris releasedf A Cork Tale Wake, his 3rd proper album and the 1st to date he’d not produced on his own and self-released. Originally released in the summer of that year, A Cork Tale Wake would propel Chris’ music to much greater frontiers spurring overwhelming critical acclaim, several North American tours, two tours of Europe, and an eventual re-release of the album in Europe by One Little Indian Records (Bjork, Asobi Seksu, Land of Talk). “Serpentine”, the lead track from the album, went on to be Chris’ most recognized and successful song to date with an exceptionally strong reaction from The BBC and The Independent (UK) calling it “one of the most beautiful songs you’ll hear this year”. Afterwards, and originally meant as a short offering for fans as he began work on his 4th proper studio album, the EP Wait, Skeleton turned out to be one of Bathgate’s most widely visible releases to date after Bathgate was selected as one of the first artists to be featured in Starbucks’ ‘Pick of the Week’ promotion (leading the popular chain to distribute more than 2 million free download cards of his rework of “Yes, I’m Cold”. The program has continued since 2008 and has gone on to feature such artists as The Arcade Fire, My Morning Jacket, Spoon and many more). Salt Year, to be released in April of 2011, promises to be his most mature and fully-rounded statement to date.The biting angst of tracks such as “Eliza (Hue)” and “Borders”, the introspection and self-efficacy of “No Silver” and “In the City” alongside beautifully cathartic album closer “Everything” put the full range of Bathgate’s songwriting abilities on display for the duration of Salt Year’s 42 minutes. After several years of struggle Bathgate has reemerged on the other side with a more realized version of his signature country-tinged gothic folk. It is perhaps that very struggle that makes Salt Year such a triumph.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13554

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Chris Bathgate

Chris began drawing attention as a solo artist in 2005 upon the release of his first album, Silence is for Suckers, after a slew of self-produced EPs / Singles and a stint in the short-lived (but much loved) group The Descent of the Holy Ghost Church. In 2007 Chris releasedf A Cork... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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8:00pm CDT

Dale Watson

Though Dale Watson’s recording career spans two decades, the maverick country traditionalist has never before released an album like this. “There’s nothing here that’s retro,” insists Dale of Carryin’ On. “I was really hoping to make a record with today’s technology, but with the musicians who played on the music I grew up on. I’m pretty happy with the way we’ve merged today with yesterday on this album. It will remind people of the old records, but it sounds like something new.” The new album on a new label marks a fresh start for Watson, a major leap from the hardscrabble honky-tonk that has won him an international following, earned him induction into the Austin Music Hall of Fame and established him as a leading crusader against the “Nashville Rash” plaguing the country music industry. Without compromising his musical values, he sounds here like a singer with nothing to prove and no one to fight. The angry young man has matured. The result, says Dale, is “the pinnacle of what I’ve done, in terms of the songs, the production, the musicianship.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13963

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Dale Watson

Dale Watson is a honky tonk hero and country music maverick, a true outlaw carrying on where Waylon Jennings left off. A member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame, he stands alongside Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and George Strait as one of the finest country singers and songwriters... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Continental Club

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8:00pm CDT

Dance Laury Dance

Since its creation on January 13th 2007, Dance Laury Dance gave at least two hundred shows in Canada, played the Viper Room in Los Angeles, released its first full lenght cd Out With Rockers on August 29th 2009 and won Best Canadian Artist Award at Quebec City Summer Festival 2010. Influenced by wolves, Hell, friends, girls, booze, drugs, fire, party, leather & Rock'n'Roll the resulting sound is authentic.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13194

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Dance Laury Dance

ABOUT THE BAND: A taste of rock n’ roll Dance Laury Dance was born in 2007 from the combined talents of Lap (drums), Max Lemire (vocals), Blake (guitar), Harry (bass) and Dagger Pat (guitar). Right from their very first jams, they had a clear objective: to follow the tradition of... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Spill

8:00pm CDT

Davila 666

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Davila 666

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Nuvola

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8:00pm CDT

Dead Stars

Dead Stars was formed in Brooklyn, NY by cousins Jeff and Jaye Moore and John Watterberg. After a few weeks of writing and experimenting the band recorded some home demos which set the blueprint for their unmistakable sound. Loud textured guitars, lyrics filled with hope and despair, pulsing rhythms, all set to a pop landscape. Their debut album BREAK THE TIDE delivers hypnotic fuzzed-out guitars, discordant wails of feedback, a tongue-in-cheek, world-weary slacker vibe and conjures everything from Dinosaur Jr.’s snarling pop-noise to the spaced-out odysseys of Failure and Hum. The band was recently voted one of the top 10 emerging artists in NYC by The Deli Magazine. Dead Stars will be releasing THE WASTED EP this spring and touring throughout the summer.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13986

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Dead Stars

Dead Stars is a three piece fuzz pop band from Brooklyn, NY.http://deadstars.bandcamp.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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8:00pm CDT

Death Letters

They're not even allowed in the amazing venues Austin has to offer without supervision, but that didn't keep the Dutch band 'Death Letters' from taking off to Texas last September when only 18 and 19 years old. They were on a mission: recording an album with producer Chris ‘Frenchie’ Smith who has worked with bands from the likes of JET, The Datsuns and The Dandy Warhols. How they got here? Well, not long after their first rehearsal together, drummer Victor and guitarist/singer Duende won a prominent band competition and made their first TV appearance in 2007. Soon after that they recorded their first full-length album, which delivers thirteen solid tracks drenched with rock, blues and a steep dose of punk. The self-titled debut was released in February 2009 throughout The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany and Austria. With their debut out, Death Letters began to play venues and festivals including Paradiso, Zwarte Cross and Paaspop in the Netherlands, the odd show in France as well as several German festivals. Death Letters then toured in Norway in the Summer of 2010 before catching a plane to Austin. After three weeks in the Texan heat, they returned home with a very precious recording due to be released in the Spring of 2011. The upcoming album will have a substantially different vibe than their previous one, drawing on a complex, psychedelic yet melodic punk rock sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12294

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Death Letters

They're not even allowed in the amazing venues Austin has to offer without supervision, but that didn't keep the Dutch band 'Death Letters' from taking off to Texas last September when only 18 and 19 years old. They were on a mission: recording an album with producer Chris ‘Frenchie... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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8:00pm CDT

DJ Sun (Inside & Between Sets)

DJ SUN's new release is the first single off a forthcoming album, due in Spring 2011, entitled “One Hundred”. The new single features two songs that reflect back to an era of production that emphasized the analogue elements which DJ SUN has used to stamp his signature in production. A midtempo head-nodder, “Fun” keeps a steady beat while employing a 70's atmospheric feel to the melody structure. The flipside “Bus”, at the same tempo, employs some 70's horns while the driving beat is enhanced by familiar guitar riffs. About DJ SUN: Recording Artist, DJ and radio show host, DJ SUN recently released his second EP Para. With his first, Monday Drive, listeners quickly learned they could trust him to take them on an international exploration of old-school soul, jazz, reggae and even disco. DJ SUN has been a tastemaker in the Southwest region of the US for the last 15 years, with a strong reach through his acclaimed radio show, Soular Grooves (Pacifica Radio, KPFT 90.1). A successful DJ and radio career has propelled DJ SUN into the world of music production, steadily building a catalogue of quality tracks which incorporate old-school production techniques and analogue sounds that characterize his signature. His network of artists that have contributed remixes and done work with DJ SUN have included J Boogie (OM Records), DJ Presto (Concrete Grooves), DJ Sabo, and others. DJ SUN holds down a regular bi-monthly residency at Eighteenth Street Lounge in DC and four weekly residencies in Houston. This new single by DJ SUN is a lead-in to the first full-length for DJ SUN due in Spring 2011. ONE HUNDRED will be released right in time for SXSW. A marketing campaign is being put in place to promo the album and it includes this single and will possibly include 1 more, prior to the release of the album.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14483

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DJ SUN

DJ SUN is a renowned DJ, producer and radio show host keenly focused on the aesthetics of soul, hip hop and jazz. His musical approach represents the energy and tranquility of his upbringing in Suriname and Holland. The force of DJ SUN’s influence has been the pulse of Houston... Read More →

DJ Sun (Inside & Between Sets)

DJ SUN's new release is the first single off a forthcoming album, due in Spring 2011, entitled “One Hundred”. The new single features two songs that reflect back to an era of production that emphasized the analogue elements which DJ SUN has used to stamp his signature in production... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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8:00pm CDT

EMA

EMA comes from South Dakota, the dead center of America's great empty heartland. She moved to LA when she was 18 because she really liked "Welcome to the Jungle". There she started playing with legendary folk/noise outfit Amps For Christ and formed the band GOWNS with Ezra Buchla, whose electrifying live shows caused Pitchfork to declare them "one of the most heart-stoppingly great live bands on earth". There has never been another professional artist or musician in her family. Despite having only 2 years of childhood piano lessons and no formal audio training, she writes, records and produces all her own music. Of all of these, EMA approaches producing with a focus that borders on obsession, creating a unique sonic signature that plays with fidelity, song structure, and the analog / digital divide. She also plays guitar like Iggy plays a microphone, showcasing her brutal yet melodic style in a 25 minute feedback opening for Throbbing Gristle on their last US tour. Her first solo record, Past Life Martyred Saints is going to be released in Spring of 2011 on City Slang / Souterrain Transmissions, and reflects the diversity of her barroom jukebox aesthetic. Defiant of micro-genre classification, it includes a 4track grunge eulogy, a blown out "trashy" 80s dance romp, a badly damaged 60s girl group weeper, and even her take on a hip hop piano ballad. She has a hard time answering the common question 'what sort of music do you make?' "Well what sort of music does Elvis Costello make? Or the Beatles? Or Velvet Underground? Rock? I guess I make rock music." An answer which seems at once kind of simple yet also refreshingly freeing.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14405

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EMA

Matador Records is even more pleased and excited than usual to announce the release date and album details for the forthcoming LP from EMA, “The Future’s Void”. The album will be released worldwide (ex-Europe) by Matador on April 8 (via City Slang in Europe April 7). The followup... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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8:00pm CDT

Erland & The Carnival

A Brief History Erland is Erland Cooper, guitarist, singer and former resident of remote Orkney. The Carnival are guitarist Simon Tong (The Verve, Gorillaz, The Good, The Bad, The Queen) and drummer David Nock (Paul McCartney’s The Fireman). Together, as Erland & The Carnival, they make a pastoral, psychedelic sound described by Tong as “Pentangle meets Ennio Morricone meets Love meets 13th Floor Elevators meets Joe Meek.” In other words: folk-tinged, psyched up, fuzzed-out brilliance. Erland grew up on the remote Orkney Islands of Scotland, where passing musicians and troubadours were a common sight. In his early teens, The Verve and Bert Jansch inspired him to swap the fiddle for the guitar. Later, having moved to London, Erland sang at Tong’s What The Folk club night on Portobello Road, where the producer Youth introduced him to the former Verve member. “It wasn’t a regular folk night where people are quiet and stroke their chin,” says Tong. “It was a more raucous affair where the acts – as many as 15 a night – had to quieten a noisy baying audience by being good. Erland definitely got people to shut up and listen.” Resolving to form a band, Nock, Tong and Cooper took their name from Jackson C Frank’s My Name Is Carnival, a cover of which appears on the EP. The band’s progression since has been fairly unorthodox: they’ve played gigs at miniature railway stations and their debut EP was individually re-recorded for each of its limited run, meaning no two copies are the same. All the while, they’ve been developing that bewitching sound. “The Carnival sound developed dramatically over a year of playing and demo-ing,” says Tong. “Originally we were more acoustic but gradually have got darker and more electric and psychedelic. There is a 1930’s book called The Circus of Dr Lao where a wild, fantastical travelling circus comes to a fictional small American mid west town causing social chaos and upsetting the usual way of life of the towns inhabitants, then eventually it leaves and moves on with the town in tatters. I see that as a good metaphor for us as a band to aim for.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15178

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Erland & The Carnival

A Brief History Erland is Erland Cooper, guitarist, singer and former resident of remote Orkney. The Carnival are guitarist Simon Tong (The Verve, Gorillaz, The Good, The Bad, The Queen) and drummer David Nock (Paul McCartney’s The Fireman). Together, as Erland & The Carnival, they... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Club de Ville

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8:00pm CDT

Esben and the Witch

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Esben and the Witch

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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8:00pm CDT

Freedy Johnston

Freedy Johnston is a Kansas-born songwriter who has been making records and touring since 1990. His latest CD is 2010's "Rain on the City" (BarNone). He will play SXSW with his all-star Austin band: Mark Addison, Jon Sanchez and Dony Wynn.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12112

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Freedy Johnston

Singer-songwriter born in the Kansas Territory before the turn of the century. Migrated to New York City, where he recorded several records for Bar None and Elektra Records. He has contributed music to several films, including Kingpin, Heavy, Kicking and Screaming and Things to Do... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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8:00pm CDT

Galaxy Express

A high octane, runaway bullet train, Korea's Galaxy Express is a scintillating tour de force trio that wildly whiplashes audiences with a centrifugal forging of raw, sweaty, psychedelic rock n roll. /Members/ LEE JuHyun (Vocal/Bass) PARK JongHyun (Vocal/Guitar) KIM HeeKwon (Drums/Shout) /AWARDS & HONORS/ 2011 Korean Music Awards (Rock Album of the Year - Nominee) 2011 Korean Music Awards (Rock Song of the Year - Nominee) 2011 Korean Music Awards (Musician of the Year - Nominee) 2010 100beat.com Top 100 Korean Albums of the Decade (#22 'Noise on Fire') 2009 Korean Music Awards (Rock Album of the Year) 2009 Korean Music Awards (Rock Song of the Year - Nominee) 2009 Korean Music Awards (Musician of the Year - Nominee) /INTERNATIONAL CONCERTS/ 2010 Intel & Vice 'The Creators Project' (Korea) 2010 Jisan Valley Rock Festival (Korea) 2010 Pentaport Rock Festival (Korea) 2010 Music Matters Asia (Hong Kong) 2009 Le Fete de la Musique (France) 2009 Rock'n Taichung (Taiwan) 2008 Pentaport Rock Festival (Korea) /SPECIAL PROJECTS/ 2010 'Wild 30 : Making an Album in 30 Days' - Blog (http://galaxy30.tistory.com/) /DISCOGRAPHY/ 2010 Wild Days 2009 Come On & Get Up! EP 2008 Noise on Fire 2007 Ramble Around EP 2007 To the Galaxy EP /FILMOGRAPHY/ 2010 Turn It Up to 11 (Rockumentary) 2009 PiFan Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (Fujifilm Eterna Award - Best Korean Independent Feature Film) 2009 Seoul Independent Film Festival (Audience Award)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11021

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Galaxy Express

Award-winning trio Galaxy Express formed in 2006 in Seoul, South Korea and immediately began attracting attention with their tightly wound blend of garage rock, punk, and psychedelic sounds and explosive performances. The band released their “Noise on Fire” full-length debut in... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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8:00pm CDT

Ghost Animal

Michael Avishay has been writing and recording in his bedroom under the name Ghost Animal since he was 15. In his dorm room in the winter of 2009 Michael began experimenting with a more lo-fi, fuzzed out, punk-rock aesthetic, inspired by best friend Marisa Rowland who introduced him to artists as diverse as My Bloody Valentine, Jesus and Mary Chain, the Pixies, the Gun Club, and Phil Spector, as well as contemporary acts like No Age, Wavves, and Zola Jesus. In April of 2010, having no live band and an upcoming house show to perform at, Michael asked his Marisa to fill in on drums, an instrument she'd never played but picked up quickly, playing upright a la Moe Tucker and Bobby Gillespie, and Ghost Animal was expanded from a solo bedroom project into a two-piece. Ghost Animal's first physical release, a cassette entitled Summertime in Heaven (mostly recorded by Michael in Los Angeles between June and August, released in September 2010), was put out as a collaborative effort between the cassette labels of Coma Cinema's Mat Cothran (Summer Time in Hell) and Foxes in Fiction's Warren Hildebrand (Orchid Tapes). Michael is from Los Angeles and Marisa is from Berkeley; they both attend Reed College in Portland, OR. Ghost Animal also has a cassette entitled Youth out on Kill/Hurt, and two projected 7"s in early 2011 from AMDISCS and The Spooky Town, respectively, as well as a split 7" with Tan Dollar on the San Diego label Trivial Pursuit. They are working on writing and recording a full-length LP for a hopeful fall 2011 release.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12964

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Ghost Animal

Michael Avishay has been writing and recording in his bedroom under the name Ghost Animal since he was 15. In his dorm room in the winter of 2009 Michael began experimenting with a more lo-fi, fuzzed out, punk-rock aesthetic, inspired by best friend Marisa Rowland who introduced him... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Prague

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8:00pm CDT

Gold Motel

With GOLD MOTEL, it’s always summer, the bags are always packed, and the car is always running. Beneath tight pop hooks and warm melodies, GOLD MOTEL’s songs are infused with joyous exuberance as well as sweet melancholy. The ten tracks on GOLD MOTEL's debut album Summer House are snapshots of dreaming, transient youth in constant motion - driving down desert highways, watching fireworks from the boardwalk, wandering the city in an endless summer but, in the end, always searching for the safety of home, friends, and love. The Chicago-based quintet originated in the warmer climate of Los Angeles during the summer of 2009. Greta Morgan (The Hush Sound) returned from a year in Southern California to her hometown of Chicago, bringing with her what would become the five-song GOLD MOTEL EP. Collaborating with her friend Dan Duzsynzski (This Is Me Smiling), recording began on a set of sharp, sunny pop songs with a decidedly West Coast outlook. Working with Duzsynski, Morgan realized that her pre-conceived solo project could grow into a full band effort. Through the fall of 2009, GOLD MOTEL transformed into a full-fledged band, adding Chicago music veterans Matt “Minx” Schuessler, Adam Kaltenhauser (both of This is Me Smiling), and Eric Hehr (The Yearbooks). The super group played together live for the first time in December of 2009 with a sold out headlining debut at Chicago’s Beat Kitchen, coinciding with the release of the GOLD MOTEL EP. Since then, GOLD MOTEL has headlined shows from Los Angeles to New York (and most cities in between) in support of Summer House, including a Winter 2011 national tour supporting Hellogoodbye. In November 2010, they released a two song 7 inch vinyl, Talking Fiction.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14522

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Gold Motel

With GOLD MOTEL, it’s always summer, the bags are always packed, and the car is always running. Beneath tight pop hooks and warm melodies, GOLD MOTEL’s songs are infused with joyous exuberance as well as sweet melancholy. The ten tracks on GOLD MOTEL's debut album Summer House... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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8:00pm CDT

Greco-Roman Soundsystem

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Greco-Roman Soundsystem

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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8:00pm CDT

Grooms

Grooms are an avant-pop band Brooklyn, praised for mixing beautiful, instantly catchy riffs and melodies with darkly experimental textures. Prom, Grooms' follow up to 2009's widely-praised Rejoicer, will be available on Kanine Records (Grizzly Bear, Surfer Blood) in May. It finds the band maturing in every way. The melodies are more refined, delicate, and accessible, while the soundscapes sound stranger than ever, minus much of the abrasion of the previous effort. The record covers everything from strangely manipulated electronics to doo-wop to 70s Fleetwood Mac (turned on its head). Prom is the rare kind of ambitious record that finds the band both more creative and more accessible (and prettier) than ever.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11147

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Grooms

Grooms are an avant-pop band Brooklyn, praised for mixing beautiful, instantly catchy riffs and melodies with darkly experimental textures. Prom, Grooms' follow up to 2009's widely-praised Rejoicer, will be available on Kanine Records (Grizzly Bear, Surfer Blood) in May. It finds... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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8:00pm CDT

Hundreds

And so it began. German electro popsters Hundreds took to the stage to wide applause. On the darkened stage facing out into the cavernous room, singer Eva cut a striking figure though the hazy glow, her vocals blending and bleeding into lo-fi electronic compositions and melodic keyboard riffs. The sound, which was to challenge every band that night, seemed to agree with Hundreds, and they rose above the echo to deliver a smooth, tight groove for the crowd. At least that’s what it sounded like from where I stood. Hundreds’ music is slightly introverted and thoughtful, but not in an angsty XX kind of way. Rather the opposite, actually, and rather than standing and looking all moody, Eva danced about like a little pixie in her bare feet and hooded jumpsuit. But the audience was restless and already desperate for something to sink their teeth into. They wanted to writhe and sweat and be sucked body and soul into something bigger than them, and while Hundreds rightly teased with this vibe on their penultimate track with its dance tempo and punchy keyboards, it felt like they were just getting started when it was time to finish up. A great Airwaves find, and I got the impression that a lot of people had found the next album they wanted to splurge a few ISK on.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14038

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Hundreds

And so it began. German electro popsters Hundreds took to the stage to wide applause. On the darkened stage facing out into the cavernous room, singer Eva cut a striking figure though the hazy glow, her vocals blending and bleeding into lo-fi electronic compositions and melodic keyboard... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Malaia

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8:00pm CDT

Iroquoisfalls

Iroquois Falls is no one you know. Musician Priya Thomas scrawled out '1958' on her forearm with a Sharpie and decided to get out of Canada after the sudden death of her best friend. Iroquois Falls was born in the small medieval town of Assisi, Italy. Like the cloistered town, it is a sound that is on hiatus from everything. It's the sound of leaving everything behind. Percussive, blaring, dirty and accidental, Iroquois Falls is a medicine man chanting in an industrial wasteland; a demented ape at the cinema. Sprawling epic tunes born on a hillside of violets move off the map, slide off the grid, and float into droning organs, thick-shifting guitars. No one here is going home the same.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11921

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Iroquoisfalls

Iroquois Falls is no one you know. Musician Priya Thomas scrawled out '1958' on her forearm with a Sharpie and decided to get out of Canada after the sudden death of her best friend. Iroquois Falls was born in the small medieval town of Assisi, Italy. Like the cloistered town, it... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Hideout

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8:00pm CDT

Ivan & Alyosha

There’s a scene in Dostoevsky’s Brothers Karamazov where the main characters Ivan and Alyosha discuss the existence of God. Ivan, in particular, questions the idea of God. Alyosha, on the other hand, is a monk, a believer, some may say, a holy fool. Talk of faith and exalted things is rare in indie rock today. Enter Seattle band Ivan & Alyosha. Throughout their second release, the five song Fathers Be Kind EP, the band chart their own course between divinity and disbelief. “I left my family and my home/to fight the battle on my own I stole a car and drove away/but in my hate St. Paul did say ‘Glorify the Lord above/with your drink and making love Glorify the Lord my son, with your whisky and your gun.” Ivan & Alyosha began as the solo outlet for Tim Wilson but in spring 2007 the band formed after Tim met Ryan Carbary through a former band mate and mutual friend. Ryan and Tim began playing and recording together and a trip to Los Angeles to work with Eli Thompson (Richard Swift, Delta Spirit) spawned the name Ivan & Alyosha. According to Tim, Thompson is a huge Dostoevsky fan and the name stuck. With that, Wilson and Carbary released The Verse, The Chorus, their debut EP on Cheap Lullaby Records (Joan as Police Woman, The Silver Seas, Teitur). The stand out track “Easy To Love” earned NPR Song of the Day honors as “a propulsive, sweetly booming ode to love as a feat of endurance.” The name Ivan & Alyosha is apt for a band cutting its teeth. As Ivan in Brothers Karamazov moves through the novel with doubts, Ivan & Alyosha navigate the indie rock world contemplating their path as a band. Tim says he writes songs about what’s current in his life. He recently married and had a son. Songs like “Living for Someone” and “Fathers Be Kind,” reflect Ivan & Alyosha grappling with the idea of being in a band and trying to fashion a career. Not only to follow their dreams but to earn a livelihood and support their families; a feeling he expresses in the former song, “Expecting our first child / Amid the great recession”. Despite the uncertainty, Ivan & Alyosha’s soulful folk tunes suggest a band inspired, hopeful and longing; a band unafraid to probe their collective faith and doubts. Plus, things are different this time around. Tim and Ryan are joined by two others – Tim Kim and Pete Wilson, Tim’s brother. The band built a studio in a barn at Ryan’s parent’s house in Snohomish, 45 minutes outside of Seattle. Snohomish provides an idyllic setting with a charming main street lined by bars and little distraction. Self-recording their upcoming EP allows the guys more time together to create and perfect the new songs. Recently the band spent a week in New York playing gigs at 92Y Tribeca, Maxwell’s in Hoboken and Brooklyn’s Littlefield. They also took a trip to NPR Headquarters in Washington DC to record an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and opened a run of shows for the Jayhawks’ Mark Olson. In the Brothers Karamazov, when Ivan asks Alyosha to renounce his beliefs, Alyosha refuses. Rather, he kisses Ivan on the lips. Seattle’s Ivan & Alyosha are not nihilist indie rockers but a new brand of tender dreamers. And non-believers be damned! God, or no God - these guys are no holy fools. They have their music to prove it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11714

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Ivan & Alyosha

Ivan & Alyosha began as a duo in 2007 with Tim Wilson and Ryan Carbary. Their first EP The Verse, The Chorus sparked the interest of NPR Music leading to a Song of the Day pick and a 2011 Tiny Desk Concert. The group’s forthcoming release "Fathers Be Kind" was recorded in a converted... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Parish

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8:00pm CDT

Jack Freeman

Whether it’s the bass in his voice, or the sultry delivery of provoking lyrics, you can’t deny that listening to singer/songwriter Jack Freeman is like taking a journey on a musical time machine; in a sense Marty Mcfly meets Marvin Gaye. He encompasses an eclectic style with soul and feeling that will either put you in the mood or make you want to change the world. His messages are those of love, betrayal, and optimism; mind stimulating topics that the twenty-two year old delivers with every song. He explains “it’s something to ride to; I want my music take the listener to a more original time”. A time that Jack remembers his Dad introducing to him as a child: “I remember just sitting around with my Dad listening to old records, Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, Chaka Kahn, Donnie Hathaway; this is what music was to me”. There is no doubt that Jack took these influences to heart, as you can clearly hear in his music. As a native of Houston, Texas, Jack is definitely making a move in the underground circuits of the bayou city. Establishing his artistry less than a year ago, Jack already has the internet social networking arena buzzing with the recent release of Dark Liquor, a seven track introductory EP that fuses the sounds of classic 70s Motown R&B and Funk with a more modern sound of today. The title Dark Liquor is used to describe Jack’s sound, Jack explains: “You always see clear liquor like Vodka or Ciroc associated with the club scene and up-tempo party music, on the contrary you have your Hennessey or Crown when you want to mellow out and just chill, maybe pop in some Al Green, you don’t really see a lot of that today, so I wanted to give the people a little taste of Dark Liquor.” And that the young man is definitely doing, whether you are a seventies hipster or an eighties baby Dark Liquor offers something for everyone. The EP includes tracks such as “Figure it Out” a revolutionary wakeup call for the masses, “Away”, a vulnerable love song, and “20/20” a musical epiphany, all seven tracks are sure to leave you with the smooth taste and relaxation that “Dark Liquor” is intended to give. The EP is available for purchase on iTunes, and Amazon, and Bandcamp. Before Jack started taking steps to becoming an artist you might have seen or heard him collaborating with hip-hop group The Niceguys, and before that you might catch him running yards on a college football field. “I played football for fourteen years, two of which were in college. I realized that with all the changes and ups and downs playing a sport could bring, the one thing that remained constant in my life was my love for music”. This sudden change of heart towards football left Jack with the ultimate decision to quit football and move back to his home in Houston. His new found passion for music called him to tap into the Houston music scene where he connected with his good friend Yves of The Niceguys, through which he met Free, Todd and DJ Candlesticks also from the group. Later Jack would be featured on The Niceguys’ single “Not at All” off The Green Room EP, which gained recognition from XXL magazine, and various other hip-hop blogs. The Niceguys collaboration was Jack’s début as an artist, and to no surprise everyone wanted to know who that raspy voiced kid was singing the hook. Jack took his new found notoriety and ran with it. He began doing features for other local artist, smashing performances with The Niceguys and eventually found his way to Dark Liquor. Although it seems as if Jack Freeman has accomplished so much in little less than a year, in his mind this is only the beginning: “I don’t want to be boxed in”, he says, describing his desire to dabble in other genres. Jack is a firm believer of music as a whole, not necessarily categorizing artists into specific genres. Keeping in touch with his soulful roots, he plans to develop his sound and experiment with other types of music as well. He anticipates Dark Liquor to be the catalyst that authenticates the Jack Freeman brand, and by this time next year have another project ready for his listeners. All-in-all Jack Freeman is here to stay, with his timeless sound and charming lyrics there is no denying that he is breath of fresh air that the music industry has so desperately been waiting to take in. So sit back and relax with a glass of Dark Liquor, the Jack Freeman movement has just begun.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13827

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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8:00pm CDT

Jack Grace Band

With a new CD titled Drinking Songs for Lovers, one might be forgiven for believing that Jack Grace should ease up a little. A singer, songwriter and guitarist who has made a career out of following no one’s rules but his own is probably going to keep doing his thing until his liver lays down the law. He’s earned praise from press and peers, and even a couple of legends. Opening for Jerry Lee Lewis afforded him a quotable anecdote after Lewis, listening to the band’s set backstage at BB Kings in NYC, quipped, “he sounds like that Cash kid, only good.” After Lewis’ set, Jack shook his hand and told him it had been an honor to share the stage with him. Lewis leaned in and said, "I really enjoyed your set." The Merle story is also a favorite chestnut. Jack flew out to California to the Mountain Winery to open for the country legend. After his set, Jack asked Mr. Haggard if he would autograph his well-traveled 1947 Gibson LG2. At first Merle objected, saying he couldn’t imagine that Jack would really want anyone to write on it. After Jack insisted that he was more than happy to have him do so, Merle smiled and lifted the guitar and examined it. "Hmmm,” he said. “Feels like there's a few more songs in this one.” Jack actually came to the music thing a bit late. An aspiring actor, he didn’t even pick up a guitar until he was 18, and even then wasn’t very diligent about it. When it was time for his lesson, he often took off into the woods, leaving his teacher hanging. He eventually buckled down and learned it himself, his way, and for his own purposes. This was an early indicator of an outlaw characteristic that has been one of the hallmarks of Jack’s musical journey: his knack for breaking the rules. How else to explain an impromptu launch into Led Zeppelin during one the bridge of a folksy acoustic number or adding a little “Rapper’s Delight” in the middle of another? The answer lies with influences, as it often does with artists who don’t allow themselves to be pigeonholed. Some of his fondest childhood memories are of dozing in the back seat listening to Sinatra on his father’s car stereo. His earliest musical discovery involved a handful of Beatles albums among his parent’s record collection. An avid collector of Beatles memorabilia to this day, he still plays vinyl 45s of “Help” and “We Can Work It Out” after he’s had a whiskey or two. His teenage obsession with the Beatles got so intense that the mother of a buddy of his became worried about their friendship, saying, “A relationship shouldn’t be based on a rock band.” Poor Neil Young was the next victim. Buying all of his albums wasn’t enough for Jack; he had to chase the man down after a show once. Probably looking like a wild man in a poncho, ripped jeans and moccasins, he threw open the door of Mr. Young’s tour bus, where the alarmed singer (who was holding a baby at the time), recoiled from the crazed fan who breathlessly told him, “Oh, I just wanted to shake your hand!” It’s artists like Young, who have refused to be boxed in by any label, format or any other restrictions, that are the ones who’ve inspired Jack to move in any direction he’s wanted. He formed his first band in 1993 in Boulder, CO. Steak, an experimental, Zappa-flavored 4-piece, had an avid following in the West until the group officially disbanded in ’99. Frustrated by the restrictions of even an experimental outfit, Jack decided to go solo, working with a revolving group of musicians even to this day. Functioning more like a jazz bandleader, he has a main cast of characters but keeps two to three drummers on call at all times, all of who can be heard on his latest recording. Upon releasing his first solo recording, Introducing the Songs of Jack Grace, many noted the songs had a decidedly country feel. “Fine, call it country if you want,” he said at the time. “What you label it doesn’t mean all that much to me.” What it really meant was that there were new rules to be broken. Country? Fine. Let’s do a concept album called the Martini Cowboy, and throw in a bossa nova number with lap steel front and center. It worked. Alan Young of the New York Press raved, "Big Johnny Cash-style baritone singer with guitar, backed by a tremendously versatile, honest-to-goodness country band. Grace’s writing draws from such diverse influences as Merle Haggard, Tom Waits, the aforementioned Mr. Cash and Willie Nelson, but what sets his songs apart from rest of the country or alt-country scene is his laugh-out-loud, absurdist wit. Not only is this a great party album and a great driving album, but it’s also very smart and very funny. Humor is a function of intellect anyway." Kevin Canfield, writing for the New York Times, exclaimed, "Make no mistake: Jack Grace is an old-fashioned country musician." Except that he isn’t. His band rocks too hard to be country. It always has. And the band members come from all walks of life: jazz, pop, rock, blues -- you name it. Along for the ride on this musical journey are some of NYC’s finest. Bassist, vocalist and wife Daria has lent her considerable talents to the chamber pop group Melomane and her own quintet, the Pre-War ponies. Toronto-born Russ Meissner has played drums with Jack since the early days. Having one drummer on the case isn't enough for the man who divides his time between Brooklyn and Bearsville, so Jack also enlists the help of one Jason "J-Bird" Bowman. Bruce Martin from the Tom Tom Club also helps keep time a lot of the time. Mike Neer took over first chair after the untimely death of founder Drew Glackin, and fills the spot admirably with some tasty licks from his lap steel. Bill Malchow plays organ, piano and accordion, cracks jokes and sings a bit too. A practitioner of the New Orleans/Dr. John sector of the musical universe, when Malchow joined the band, he told Jack he was learning some country moves. “Don’t!” Jack exclaimed. “I hired you to be the piano player you are. We aren’t here to recreate the past.” Whenever someone tries to classify what Jack is doing, he pulls a jailbreak from the genre, and that is what makes his music modern rock. Even when he was promoting The Martini Cowboy, people wondered, is he more martini or cowboy? Now we have our answer. Unfortunately, Drinking Songs for Lovers is largely autobiographical. Jack didn’t intend for it to happen this way. He compiled his best-loved new tunes as he readied himself for the studio, and realized, not quite to his surprise, that nearly all of them seemed to revolve around a common theme: alcohol. Right from the start, “Morning Margaritas” hits you right, replete with mariachi horns and rollicking piano. The tune was inspired by a waiter bringing Jack and Daria just such a treat on the beach in Tulum, Mexico. The Grace’s yearly pilgrimage there may explain why South of the Border influences abound, particularly on “Margaritas” and “It Was A Really Bad Year” as well as the flagrant use of the aforementioned horns throughout the record. The many mood shifts on Drinking Songs for Lovers reflect different stages of intoxication, from playful (“If You’re Gonna Raise a Drunk”), to regret (“I Drank Too Much Again”), disapproval (“You Drank Yourself into a Corner”) to elegiac (“I Can’t Believe You’re Gone”). “Drinkin’ and Gamblin’” is a match made in heaven, and “Drink a Little Hooch” only sanctifies that marriage so much more. Jack even tackles the open road in “The Worst Truck Driver”. Every tune on the album has its own story. “True Tonight” came to Jack in a dream. He woke up the next morning with the song fresh in his mind and grabbed his notebook, an acoustic guitar and a tape recorder. He is steadfast in his belief that this is the best method for songwriting. A lament from a Woodstock old-timer about the town’s lack of a real gin mill was the genesis of “Drinkin’ and Gamblin,’” composed down by the creek behind the Grace’s Bearsville home. Friend Meredith Ochs, who co-hosts the “Road Dog Trucking” show on Sirius Radio, was stunned that Jack didn’t have a trucker tune in his repertoire. He quickly rectified that oversight. Dredging up some lingo from memories of repeated viewings of Smokey and the Bandit and a lit
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13534

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Jack Grace Band

With a new CD titled Drinking Songs for Lovers, one might be forgiven for believing that Jack Grace should ease up a little. A singer, songwriter and guitarist who has made a career out of following no one’s rules but his own is probably going to keep doing his thing until his liver... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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8:00pm CDT

Jessie Frye

It has been a whirlwind for Jessie Frye for the past year and a half. She released her debut EP titled The Delve in late 2008, and soon after received an invitation for her band to showcase at the 2009 South By Southwest music festival in Austin, TX. Which would result in the band getting invited back for another showcase in 2010. 2009 was spent in the studio recording Frye's second EP titled Fireworks Child, due out in the Fall 2010. It was produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, Polyphonic Spree) and mixed by Joe McGrath (Ryan Adams, Morrissey, Green Day). The sound is more electric and edgier- but still contains a level of intimacy that had listener's of The Delve so intrigued. Frye's brightest moment came when she was offered to be the opening support for Pat Benatar at the House of Blues Dallas in August 2010. With rave reviews to follow, the whirlwind of Frye's musical journey seems to just keep on going. Jessie Frye was nominated for Best Female Vocalist in the 2010 Dallas Observer Awards and the 2009 Ft. Worth Weekly Awards
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15134

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Jessie Frye

"...the thing that sets Jessie apart from the gazillions of female singers out there is she’s just uncandidly raw with her music and lyrics, and when you add in her captivating stage presence it’s hard not to be impressed by her and her work." -Daybowbow.net Jessie Frye formed... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Momo's

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8:00pm CDT

Johanan [Don Yojan & La Frescura]

Johanan (Formerly known as Don Yojan) is a Mexican-Puerto Rican Artist that has created with years of experience the perfect Urban/Pop blend bringing the street Latin flavor to Pop culture with astonishing lyrics and incredible consistency. After various projects (Don Yojan- Rompiendo Esquemas, Don Yojan & La Frescura - La Dimension Desconosida) Johanan now brings his latest creation "Volviendo al Futuro" to the table expecting to awaken what many think has died... Quality lyrics, that bring substance and transcendent value to Music. his music is great, he has a fantastic personality, he has that current look "Classy with a raw edge" and a strong passion that you can almost taste when you listen to his music or when talking about his music you can see it in his eyes that passion and drive that only comes from someone who is destined to be a star.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14817

Artists

Johanan [Don Yojan & La Frescura]

Johanan (Formerly known as Don Yojan) is a Mexican-Puerto Rican Artist that has created with years of experience the perfect Urban/Pop blend bringing the street Latin flavor to Pop culture with astonishing lyrics and incredible consistency. After various projects (Don Yojan- Rompiendo... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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8:00pm CDT

John David Kent and The Dumb Angels

Somewhere west of Hank Williams and east of the Rolling Stones; north of Kris Kristofferson, but south of Wilco. Somewhere in that wild, unruly country where people invent nonsense genre names like..."Alt Country",..."Tx Country"..."Southern Rock". For John David Kent and the Dumb Angels, a video in rotation on CMT’s Pure Country and a break-out single on country radio are only the beginnings of a promising career that quickly bring the five member Texas band a long way from their recent beginnings. The band is currently in the studio recording their debut album set to be released March 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11403

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John David Kent and The Dumb Angels

Somewhere west of Hank Williams and east of the Rolling Stones; north of Kris Kristofferson, but south of Wilco. Somewhere in that wild, unruly country where people invent nonsense genre names like..."Alt Country",..."Tx Country"..."Southern Rock". For John David Kent and the Dumb... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Speakeasy

8:00pm CDT

Kid Infinity

The origin of Kid Infinity is vague. Maybe they emerged from an interplanetary vortex, or from a rebellious childhood in the Midwest, or from a purple haze of sensory inspiration. Wherever they hailed from, now they find themselves at the crux of the LA underground. Though firm believers in DIY, Kid Infinity never compromise their desire for polish and precision. The electronic duo throw a mix of hip hop, dance punk, and heavy rock into a blender and out comes a sound all their own. Still, it’s difficult to define a group that defy convention and employ a multi-disciplinary approach to art and performance. Kid Infinity bridge not only musical genres but also numerous art forms into one seamless mind-bending experience – exploring all realms of visual and aural expression. Their energetic and at times anthemic party music loaded with hooks is entirely addictive and reaches a new level through the inclusion of completely DIY film, and progressive technology. With dynamic vocals and mind altering instrumentation, all we really know of Kid Infinity is that they dare to pioneer the evolution of electronic sound and to abstract the definition of performance art as we all know it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14889

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Kid Infinity

The origin of Kid Infinity is vague. Maybe they emerged from an interplanetary vortex, or from a rebellious childhood in the Midwest, or from a purple haze of sensory inspiration. Wherever they hailed from, now they find themselves at the crux of the LA underground. Though firm believers... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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8:00pm CDT

Kublai Khan

Energetic, aggressive, in your face music with no regret. a four piece metalcore band based in the Texoma area. We say whats on our hearts to express how we feel, who we are, what we stand for, and wont stand for, as well as the problems of our generation. In hopes of tapping into the underground and revealing the unseen lives and feelings of the youth in modern American society. We are fighting to make an impact in a music scape bogged down with meaningless lyrics and recycled with mindless music. Trying to push our own messages of anti-racsim, building up the young American heart, struggles with depression and addiction as well as the familiar feeling of losing people you hold close. We our here to use out music to relate with everyone on a personal level.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11476

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Kublai Khan

Energetic, aggressive, in your face music with no regret. a four piece metalcore band based in the Texoma area. We say whats on our hearts to express how we feel, who we are, what we stand for, and wont stand for, as well as the problems of our generation. In hopes of tapping into... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Ale House

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8:00pm CDT

Lady Lamb the Beekeeper

Lady Lamb the Beekeeper is the musical moniker of Aly Spaltro. With her sprawling lyric and melody-based songs about lost, true & unrequited love; nostalgia, nectarine meat & wolf maulings, The Phoenix deemed Lady Lamb the Beekeeper as the 'best new band from Maine' in August, 2010. On a recent Brooklyn Vegan review of her live set, ‘Aly Spaltro quickly won me over with her beautiful lyrics, husky voice, guitar playing skills, and earnest little kid-like eyes. Unlike the other artists on the bill, Aly powered through her set alone. There were no bells and whistles, just a girl and a couple of guitars, and the result was stunning.’
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13542

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Lady Lamb the Beekeeper

Lady Lamb the Beekeeper is the musical moniker of Aly Spaltro. With her sprawling lyric and melody-based songs about lost, true & unrequited love; nostalgia, nectarine meat & wolf maulings, The Phoenix deemed Lady Lamb the Beekeeper as the 'best new band from Maine' in August, 2010... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Swan Dive

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8:00pm CDT

Lazerbeak & Paper Tiger

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Lazerbeak & Paper Tiger

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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8:00pm CDT

Lexicon

After releasing two successful indie hiphop albums, LA-based brothers Gideon & Nick Black added a band, created a new genre, and made Paris a home for their new sound. So far, très bien. The bar is packed to capacity. Everyone has a drink in their hand. A beautiful mix of hip-hop, new wave, indie rock and electro blares from the speakers. Brothers Gideon and Nick Black, along with guitarist “The Real” Erich Schneider, bassist Alex “Mokajin” Pauley, DJ/producer C-Minus and producer/engineer Ed Monsef have captured that euphoric late-night vibe that rewards those who toil through the week, longing for the youthful exuberance that this setting provides. But this perfect scenario, like anything in life, didn’t come easy. After releasing two successful indie hiphop records and becoming one of the bigger names in the LA underground hiphop scene, Lexicon became frustrated. At first they were content in simply being a part of the scene they grew up admiring and idolizing — they were more concerned with impressing the discerning underground heads than blowing up. But as the scene grew stale Lexicon knew that something needed to change. So instead of building on the props they’d achieved in the underground scene, they tore it all down, in order to build something different. Calling upon for inspiration all of the rock and new wave music that blared from their parents speakers while they were growing up, Lexicon realized that by combining these elements with their deep knowledge of hiphop they could finally express themselves the way they wanted to, while helping make music exciting again for all of those kids out there who have all sorts of genres and styles thrown together on their iPods. Mixing their broad range of influences from the A Tribe Called Quest to The Strokes to The Police to N.E.R.D. to Roxy Music…these seasoned vets flawlessly flow their way through this new sound with an appealing confidence and an ever-present sense of humor. Their inherent knack for wordplay and songwriting results in vivid imagery and entertaining slice-of-life stories that are relatable to anyone. Signed to Paris-based record label Laitdbac since late 2008, the brothers Black released two acclaimed singles, and played numerous shows and festivals around Europe to pave the way for the release of the long awaited album “Rapstars“ due to be available worldwide by fall 2010. ” IT’S THE L!!!”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11595

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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8:00pm CDT

Little Red

Melbourne's Little Red have gone from strength to strength at home with two albums, a handful of killer singles, sold out national tours, a #2 spot in Triple J's Hottest 100, slots at every major Australian music festival, rave reviews and a bunch of awards. Now, Little Red are hitting the US for the first time. Drenched in vintage-leaning guitars, heart-melting vocals and synthy gems, their latest album Midnight Remember (the traditionally 'difficult' second album) is a quantum leap in production and song writing since their garage rock days. Today, Little Red's music is nothing short of a must-have at festivals and a veritable dancefloor staple. In 2010 Neon Gold released a 7" and Little Red is very happy to be playing the Neon Gold party in Austin this year: 8pm Wed 16 March 8pm at Bat Bar.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14612

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Little Red

Melbourne's Little Red have gone from strength to strength at home with two albums, a handful of killer singles, sold out national tours, a #2 spot in Triple J's Hottest 100, slots at every major Australian music festival, rave reviews and a bunch of awards. Now, Little Red are hitting... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Lost In The Trees

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Lost in the Trees

Dense clusters of piano, a mysterious sound that might be something being unwrapped, or paper crushed for kindling, and A Church That Fits Our Needs, the second album by North Carolina group Lost In The Trees, is underway, announcing itself as a work of vaulting ambition, a cathedral... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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8:00pm CDT

M-Phazes (Between Sets)

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M-Phazes

M-Phazes (and Between Sets)

M-Phazes (Between Sets)

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Fuze

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8:00pm CDT

Mad Classy

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Mad Classy

Unleashed on the world in early 2008, Mad Classy (Sharkweek, JE, & Chango) have changed the face of the Texas EDM scene. With an eclectic variety of music tastes and a total of 25+ years DJing collectively, it's no surprise that they are the main force to be reckoned with in the Live... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Barcelona

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8:00pm CDT

Marques Toliver

Originally hailing from Florida, Marques Toliver is a 23-year-old, classically trained musician and vocalist now based in London. Marques recently made his television debut on 'Later With Jools Holland' and his first EP 'Butterflies Are Not Free' will be released by Bella Union (home to the likes of Fleet Foxes, Beach House, John Grant, amongst others) on April 25th.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14423

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Marques Toliver

Originally hailing from Florida, Marques Toliver is a 23-year-old, classically trained musician and vocalist now based in London. Marques recently made his television debut on 'Later With Jools Holland' and his first EP 'Butterflies Are Not Free' will be released by Bella Union (home... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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8:00pm CDT

Marshall Ford Swing Band

The living room clock of Marshall Ford Swing Band songwriter-guitarist Greg Harkins has the 3 and 9 switched. The clock runs counter-clockwise, but Harkins sees no problem with it. In fact, the clock's irregularity perfectly fits into the makeup of the Austin swing band's aesthetic. 'We're heading into the past, man,' Harkins says with a smirk. Harkins and his band mates have been evoking that past since 2008. They pride themselves on playing Western swing music the way the legendary Johnny Gimble - MFSB singer-pianist Emily Gimble's grandfather - plays, the way Bob Wills and Hank Thompson used to when they ruled the Texas scene. They're unique in their modern execution of the antiquated art. 'It's fun to play,' Harkins says of Texas swing music. 'It's got hip changes. You can't help but tap your feet and snap your fingers to it.' Named for the predecessor of Lake Travis' Mansfield Dam, the band's roots were planted in 2003 by Harkins. Raised on Willie Nelson's 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' and Bob Wills' 'For the Last Time,' the band's interest in swing music took them to Johnny Gimble's swing camp in Taos, N.M., where they met Emily and knew they had to start playing with her regularly. 'Emily Gimble ... sings with an amazing, free, effortless style. She sounds a little bit like Norah Jones and Billie Holliday, but it's not as mannered or stuffy as other female singers ... What I like about Emily is that she is totally unaffected, and the music just pours out of her, like it floats up out of her body, like an essential part of her.' - Elana James, Hot Club of Cowtown They persuaded Emily to move from Waco to Austin and brought in bassist Kristopher Wade and drummer James Gwyn to complete the quartet. Since then, it's been delighting fans with its upbeat swing and guitar magic in Austin and beyond. The band often plays with different pairings depending on the gig. Fans of the Marshall Ford Swing Band will get a heavy dose of Emily's sultry vocals, Greg's playful guitar phrasings, and Kris and James' tight rhythm section on this year's IT'S ABOUT DAM TIME, the band's first full-length studio album. Recorded at Austin's famed Tequila Mockingbird Studios and produced by Danny Levin, the album showcases the band's healthy dose of original tracks - each member contributed at least one song - along with some of Western swing's most beloved standards. Altogether, the album proves to be a welcome introduction to members of Marshall Ford Swing Band, modern day carriers of western swing's torch. 'A lot of people I know will play swing music,' says Emily, 'but it's not the same as with these guys. We pull off Western swing very well. It's special.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13413

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Marshall Ford Swing Band

The living room clock of Marshall Ford Swing Band songwriter-guitarist Greg Harkins has the 3 and 9 switched. The clock runs counter-clockwise, but Harkins sees no problem with it. In fact, the clock’s irregularity perfectly fits into the makeup of the Austin swing band’s aesthetic... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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8:00pm CDT

Matt Corby

At just 19 years old, Matt Corby's talent is one that stretches far beyond his age. Matt's angelically haunting voice has proven capable of captivating entire audiences wherever he performs. Matt's musical journey has been a unique one; having developed a love for Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley as a young boy, Matt quit school aged 13 to go on tour with a musical group for two years before infamously finding himself in the final of a tv talent contest aged 16 years old. He continued to follow a path less travelled and turned down numerous major label record deals to focus on developing his craft and sound. Three years later and Matt has developed into a truly unique talent. He has spent the past year writing and recording both at home in Australia as well as London following the release of his EP 'Song For' last June. Matt spent the UK summer of 2010 recording his new EP 'Transition to Colour' with indie label and production team Communion; Communion is the birth-child of Ben Lovett (Mumford & Sons) and Kev Jones (Cherbourg) and is fast becoming the place to go for the most special new talent in Europe. Matt has been welcomed in to what can only be described as the 'Communion family' and the relationship has seen Matt support Mumford & Sons in Australia as well as Communion artists Marcus Foster and Foy Vance in UK. Matt's relationship with Communion began when his track 'Light Home' was featured on their widely acclaimed Communion Compilation; the track was also featured as the prestigious Q Music 'Song of the Day'. He has since given spellbinding performances at Communion nights across the UK, as well as recently playing Brighton's Great Escape festival and Ronnie Scotts with a much anticipated headline show in Soho, London this October. 'Transition to Colour' is Communion's first Australian release. It is a haunting and ethereal collection of songs that display a remarkable maturity for a young man of 19 years. Recorded over a three week period in a London studio with Ian Grimble (The Libertines, Seasick Steve), the process was described by all as a 'magical time'.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13778

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Matt Corby

Matt Corby has certainly carved a unique path for someone that started his career aged 16 on a reality TV talent show in 2007. In 2009, he independently released his debut EP 'Song For...' before relocating to London and signing with renowned UK indie label Communion after capturing... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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8:00pm CDT

Matt Haimovitz & Uccello

MATT HAIMOVITZ is Professor of Cello at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University in Montreal where he founded his all-cello ensemble Uccello which has performed with him from Jazz at Lincoln Centre to Seattle's Tractor Tavern as well as on two previous recordings for Oxingale, the label Haimovitz founded with composer Luna Pearl Woolf. Haimovitz is acclaimed for his visionary approach, groundbreaking collaborations and innovative recording projects. From his debut at the age of 13, as soloist with Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic and his first recording for Deutsche Grammophon, Haimovitz has gone on to perform on the world's most esteemed stages. In 2000, he made waves with his Bach 'Listening-Room' Tour, for which Haimovitz took Bach's beloved cello suites out of the concert hall and into clubs across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Haimovitz was the first classical artist to play at New York's infamous CBGB club, in a performance filmed by ABC News' 'Nightline.' On March 22, he will premiere a new cello concerto by Denys Bouliane with the Montreal Symphony and Kent Nagano.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10784

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Matt Haimovitz & Uccello

MATT HAIMOVITZ is Professor of Cello at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University in Montreal where he founded his all-cello ensemble Uccello which has performed with him from Jazz at Lincoln Centre to Seattle's Tractor Tavern as well as on two previous recordings for Oxingale... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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8:00pm CDT

Matthew and the Arrogant Sea

Matthew Gray began his young career as a solo performer playing locally while fine tuning his craft for songwriting. Before long it became apparent that his musical vision included more orchestration and hands; enter The Arrogant Sea. The band's sound continues to grow and grow as they strive to achieve everything they desire. The chances of seeing them play the same set twice are very slim. Matthew and the Arrogant Sea create something new for themselves and the audience each and every time they play live.With the release of "Family Family Family Meets The Magic Christian" the band saw new heights.The record was named one of the best releases of 2008 by the Dallas Observer. Since then the band has toured with Midlake and received great reviews from Paste magazine, Pop Matters, Absolute Punk and Prefix Magazine as well as local nominations for best band, best record, best live act and best song. They've played with Akron Family, Dungen, Loney Dear, Margot & the Nuclear So and So's, Asobi Seksu, Great Lake Swimmers, The Paper Chase, Woods, Centro-matic, Warpaint, Clem Snide, The Middle East, Women, The Spinto Band, Bettie Severett, The Starlight Mints and many other great bands. 2011 is looking to be a very successful year with the release of their second effort " You Can't Tame A Wild Rabbit " being hailed as one of the most anticipated records by the Dallas Observer.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11535

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Matthew and the Arrogant Sea

Matthew Gray began his young career as a solo performer playing locally while fine tuning his craft for songwriting. Before long it became apparent that his musical vision included more orchestration and hands; enter The Arrogant Sea. The band's sound continues to grow and grow as... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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8:00pm CDT

Nelo

bio: Nelo Nelo performing at Austin City Limits Music Festival in October 2009 Background information Origin Austin, Texas, United States Genres Alternative Rock Years active 2005-present Website www.nelomusic.com Members Matt Ragland Reid Umstattd Brian Donohoe Ryan Jacobi Sean Jacobi Former Members David Long Chris Hill Stephen Goodson Nelo (band) is an alternative rock band formed in Austin, TX in late 2005. The band is composed of songwriter/ guitarist Matt Ragland, singer Reid Umstattd, saxophonist/ keyboardist Brian Donohoe, drummer Ryan Jacobi, and bassist Sean Jacobi[1]. • • • History Nelo was officially formed in 2005, but Ragland, Hill, Long, and Goodson started playing casually together years before in Dallas, TX, where they attended the same high school. During these years, Ragland began writing songs and found an unsuspected singer in Umstattd, a long time friend at a summer camp in Burnet, TX. Ragland and Umstattd later became college roommates and started playing around Austin as an acoustic duo. After graduating college, Ragland brought the entire group together, with the addition of Mike St.Clair on bass. Upon the formation of the band in September 2005, Nelo immediately moved to Athens, GA and began playing at DT’s Down Under, an underground bar that Ragland managed. The band later moved on to regularly play other local venues including the 40 Watt Club and the Georgia Theatre. In the spring of 2007, the group moved back to Texas to begin work on what would become their self-titled debut album in Austin. Recorded at Willie Nelson’s Pedernales Studios and released on Justice Records, Nelo was composed of songs written largely by Ragland and road tested over the previous years in Texas, Athens and across the Southeast. In April 2008 the record debuted at #21 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers Chart[2]. The band spent the year touring to support the album. In October 2008 Nelo traveled to New York City to play the CMJ Music Marathon. They returned to Pedernales Studios that December to record Two Years Ago, an E.P. produced by Doug Lancio[3]. The band and original member David Long parted ways at the end of 2008. Nelo began touring in January 2009 in support of Two Years Ago, which was released by Justice Records one song at a time on iTunes beginning in March and ending as a completed E.P. on July 14. The E.P. was made available exclusively online and at live shows. In March 2009, Nelo played the SXSW Music Conference in Austin for the second time and added saxophonist Brian Donohoe to the band. Nelo performed at Austin City Limits Music Festival on October 2, 2009[4]. Soon after, the band and former members Chris Hill, Mike St.Clair and Stephen Goodson went their separate ways. Later that month, Nelo announced their intent to go back into the studio in 2010 to record their second full length studio album. The new record, "Ordinary Scene", debuted at #6 on iTunes rock chart. Discography •Nelo (2008) •Two Years Ago EP (2009) •Ordinary Scene (2010)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13615

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Nelo

bio: Nelo Nelo performing at Austin City Limits Music Festival in October 2009 Background information Origin Austin, Texas, United States Genres Alternative Rock Years active 2005-present Website www.nelomusic.com Members Matt Ragland Reid Umstattd Brian Donohoe Ryan Jacobi Sean Jacobi... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Lustre Pearl

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8:00pm CDT

NewVillager

NewVillager are multi-media artists from San Francisco and New York. The two founding members, Ben Bromley and Ross Simonini make new pop music as a means of illustrating the NewVillager mythology, a system of thinking, which is partially 'found' and partially created by the group and their collaborators. In an interview with the band, they describe their mythos as, 'not a story, but a lens to look at the world. It's a ten-part framework of understanding the process of change. How does an object or a person or an idea go from one state to another state? It's a question everybody asks any time anyone tries to create anything and the mythology is just our attempt at answering it.' NewVillager represents the mythology through symbols, drawings, photographs, film, and installations, all of which are documented on their website (www.newvillager.org). The band's first single, Rich Doors/Genghis On was released by Two-Syllable records and Moodgadget in 2009, and was acclaimed by Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, the Irish Times, Stereogum, TimeOut New York, RCRDLBL and the NME, who described the band as 'pop shamans taking meticulous steps towards a mysterious, musical nirvana.' Ben and Ross met from opposite coasts in 2006 to begin a 4-year process of creating their debut self-titled album. The first portion of the album (Cocoon) was created in Hayward, California, inside an empty, skeleton of house in which the band squatted. The second portion (Forest) was created in Forestville, CA, in a cabin by the Russian river, beside a 'meth house.' The final portion of the album (LightHouse) was recorded in Port Townsend, Washington, in a small house near the ocean, adjacent to a haunted castle. The album was finished in several studios throughout New York, NY, where the band currently resides. The band's working methodology combines writing, producing and mixing into a unified process. For this album, they recorded 10 versions of every song, each with different melodies, chords, rhythms, production, and lyrics, in an attempt to find the best overall representation of the NewVillager mythology. Over the course of the recording process, the band took 3 breaks to tour, including trips to SXSW, CMJ, a full-scale installation in an art gallery, and openings spots for High Places and Sunset Rubdown. At every show, the band performed the ThreeTimes, an on-stage game involving a 9-foot, form-shifting sculpture called 'BlackCrowBoy.' In January 2010, NewVillager co-curated Ecotones, an integrated event in an art gallery in San Francisco which explored the concept of an ecotone (the boundary between different ecosystems). For the exhibition, the band built a stage on which they performed for two consecutive nights and constructed a private 'LightHouse' room in which the public could perform the Three Times game along with sound and light animations. Other contributors to the exhibit included the band, Lucky Dragons, editors at McSweeney's literary journal, members of the OuLiPo literary group, noise artist Chen Santa Maria, along with several filmmakers, painters, and poets. SF Weekly described the experience as, 'a thrilling new world of performance, art, and performance art.' In March 2010, NewVillager organized the RichDoors game, a 27 person integrated event in the RedHouse, the band's home and performance space. The event was filmed by director, Ben Dickinson and director of photography, Kevin Phillips. It was released as a music video in late 2010. NewVillager maintains a blog at newvillagermusic.blogpspot.com, in which they describe their mythology through life experiences, photography and interviews. They have contributed drawings, music and writings to arts journals around the world, including Australia's The Lifted Brow, HtmlGiant, and Hobart. In 2011, NewVillager will release their debut with IAMSOUND records along with a video for their first single, 'LightHouse,' and a narrative trailer for their album. In 2011, the band will build a interactive physical environment in New York City and publish a 1000 page book.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14569

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NewVillager

NewVillager are multi-media artists from San Francisco and New York. The two founding members, Ben Bromley and Ross Simonini make new pop music as a means of illustrating the NewVillager mythology, a system of thinking, which is partially 'found' and partially created by the group... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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8:00pm CDT

Ryan Michaels Band

Ryan Michaels Band is giving Nashville another reason to be known as Music City. Emerging from the exploding Tennesee rock scene, the bands signature sound and highly energetic performances are drawing comparisons to arena rockers Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and Kings of Leon. Their brand of melodic, substance driven rock, heartfelt vocals and insight-fully crafted lyrics can be heard on their debut album "Life Is For The Living," which is currently receiving airplay on over 100+ radio stations around the country. In addition to their recent radio success, the group was recently featured on The MLB Network and is looking forward to a number of upcoming song placements in film and television. Ryan Michaels band kicks off their first national tour with performances to their fast-growing fan base at the Double Door in Chicago, The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, The House of Blues in Cleveland, San Francisco's Red Devil Lounge, The Rutledge in Nashville and a showcase at the official SXSW Music Festival in Austin.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13731

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Ryan Michaels Band

Ryan Michaels Band is giving Nashville another reason to be known as Music City. Emerging from the exploding Tennesee rock scene, the bands signature sound and highly energetic performances are drawing comparisons to arena rockers Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and Kings of Leon. Their... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Marq

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8:00pm CDT

Satchel Grande

The gentlemen of Satchel have long since established themselves as Omaha’s premier good time, funk, and party band. With shades and pimp mustaches, this nine-piece doesn’t just take the stage, they own it. Keys, percussion, deep bass, clapping, fiery guitar work and sing-along lyrics make a Satchel show one to remember. The sounds owes a nod to both George Clinton and Steely Dan, yet Satchel manages to not only wear its influences on its sleeve but to also take those influences and turn them into something unique. As far as promoting booty-shaking goes, Satchel is the undisputed local king. — Jesse D. Stanek, The Reader
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13120

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Satchel Grande

Though they’re from Omaha, Nebraska, Satchel Grande sounds like they’ve lived the majority of their lives on Mars, or The Mighty Boosh’s Old Gregg’s lair. Yes, Satchel Grande has an electronic sound that’s more Breakbot than Daft Punk. They could be the perfect gateway band... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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8:00pm CDT

Sean Rowe

Sean Rowe's honest and haunting songwriting has already earned comparisons to Van Morrison's Astral Weeks phase, for his abstract lyric phrasing, and the way he crafts an experience of emotion, rather than telling a linear tale. Most powerfully he brings to mind Leonard Cohen, with songwriting which tends to build into powerful, yet vulnerable, cathedral-like monuments of sound. The song 'American,' with its yearning strings and earnest piano bring chills and a catch in your throat. Rowe's album Magic (Anti Records) is his homage to what he believes in, to what he finds magical in the world. The themes of love, innocence, sex and nature prevail in its heartfelt, crafted songs. On the ambient, deeply resonant closer 'The Long Haul,' Rowe's voice crackles with life. 'And I never hit the spring so hard/ a newborn song on an old guitar/ and I know what it means to be alive,' he sings. And like the most evocative, important works of art, Magic begs the question of its listener: What makes you feel alive?
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14058

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Sean Rowe

Several years ago musician and naturalist Sean Rowe walked out into the wilderness alone. He spent the next 24 days constructing shelter and foraging for food to eat. He would come away from the experience with the songs that would eventually comprise his dazzling debut album Magic... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Lamberts

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8:00pm CDT

Shelley King

BIOGRAPHY The music of Shelley King draws from and blends a spectrum of roots music styles, but one word succinctly describes it: soulful. Be it R&B, folk, blues, country, bluegrass or rock — or combinations of and variations on those themes — she delivers the goods straight from the heart with a voice that’s splendidly rich and warm and as big as all outdoors. Writing “a proverbial trunk full of instant hits and yet-unheard classics,” as the Austin Chronicle describes her songs, King has risen from the vibrant music scene in the Texas capital city to charm fans across North America, Europe and Japan, win two Austin Music Awards, and be named the Texas State Musician for 2008. And now she truly finds her sweet spot on her aptly titled new album Welcome Home. Recorded and co-produced with John Magnie, Tim Cook and Steve Amedée of The Subdudes — rated by All Music Guide as “stellar musicians of the swampy jazz-rock-blues New Orleans persuasion” — it’s a roots music tour de force where the spirit of the church meets the soul and spices of the South and the many moods and modes of the human heart. From the opening and intoxicating sunshine of “Summer Wine,” Welcome Home travels the musical highways and byways below Mason-Dixon to echo the finest traditions and open new musical dimensions, thanks to a magical marriage of the multi-instrumental gifts and vocal blend of Magnie, Cook and Amedée with the splendorous humanity and emotiveness of King’s singing and songs. On tracks like the call and response of “I Remember,” the hymnal “Welcome Home” (written just after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans) and the prayerful “Grain of Sand,” King and company draw from the gospel oak to create spiritual sounds for the modern age. “Asking Too Much” and “It’s Starting To Rain” renew classic New Orleans R&B, and “I Can’t Make It Easy” is a swooning swamp pop slow dancer. The lilt of bluegrass meets the zest of Cajun music on “Everything’s All Right,” and King and company summon up a spirited fais do do with the boogie-woogie of “How You Make Me Feel” and swing of “Falling Fast” before closing out with the acapella and handclaps of “Welcome Home Reprise.” All told, Welcome Home is a listening experience sure to be treasured and relished by all it touches for years to come. King’s voice first rang out at the age of four in a tiny rural one-room church in her native Arkansas and then bloomed further as she grew up singing in parishes large and small across her home state and Texas. Listening to her uncles sing and play songs on their acoustic guitars by Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Crosby, Stills & Nash also instilled in her a sense of songwriting excellence from an early age. After working her way through college by starting and running her own business, King stepped onto the club and concert stage fronting bands in Houston before moving a few years later to Austin, the longtime noted nexus of roots music authenticity and innovation as well as superlative songwriting that proved to be a welcoming home for her talents. She had been writing songs since her early teens, and in Austin her gifts found a place to bloom without the strictures of style or commercial concerns. “I just started writing for myself. I don’t care what kind of song it is — it might be bluegrass, it might be blues, it doesn’t matter — it’s whatever mood I’m in and whatever the song needs.” After King gave a copy of her debut album Call Of My Heart to Toni Price, Austin’s beloved and long-reigning favorite female voice, Price recorded two of the tunes on it — the title track and “Who Needs Tears” — for her 2001 album, Midnight Pumpkin. Her version of “Call Of My Heart” went on the win Song of the Year at the Austin Music Awards, where in 2005 King and her group were also named Roots Music Band of the Year. Price recorded another King song, “Tennessee Whiskey” for her 2003 album Born to be Blue. Then after Lee Hazelwood heard King’s “Texas Blue Moon” on the radio during a drive through the Lone Star State, he and Nancy Sinatra cut the song for their album Nancy & Lee 3. For her second album, The Highway, King traveled to the legendary Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama where icons like Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding and many others have tracked classic recordings. Her 2004 live album, Rockin’ the Dancehall, captured her dynamism as a performer at the famed Gruene Hall in Central Texas, and was declared “an exuberant breath of air” by the Austin Chronicle and named a Top Recording of the Year by Buddy magazine for its “excellent, high-energy country-rock-pop-blues-gospel-soul, delivered by a tight, experienced band.” King’s catalog also includes the compilation Armadillo Bootleg #1 that features live and studio tracks including a live cut from her all-woman Southern rock band Sis Deville, a collaboration with Sara Hickman and two Subdudes covers. As the Dallas Observer says of King, “Onstage, she leads her band through tangents of electric Southern blues and acoustic folk, revved-up Cajun country and rock and roll with a charismatic ease that evidences the resilience of a lifelong performer.” And for more than a decade now, she has taken her act across the U.S. and Canada and as well tours of Europe and Japan, sharing stages with scores of noted performers from a range of styles (including such top acts as Patty Griffin, Los Lonely Boys, The Flatlanders, Mavis Staples, Ricky Skaggs and many others), appearing at major festivals in North America and Europe, and performing live on XM satellite radio and the internationally syndicated concert show Woodsongs, among many other radio and TV appearances. King’s fervent Texas following led her to be nominated and then selected as the Texas State Musician for 2008. She shares the honor with such acts as Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel and Dale Watson, and is the first woman to hold the prestigious annual post. The origins of her collaboration with members of The Subdudes was first seeing the band in 1993 in Austin and being knocked out by their show, and then buying a cassette of one of their albums in a used tape bin. “I could not take it out of the tape player in my car for months,” King recalls. “I just got into the groove where that was my music and the soundtrack to my life.” She later met and befriended the group running into them on tour and playing shows together. Welcome Home started out informally with an initial session at Magnie’s home studio in Fort Collins, Colorado. “I really just went to demo a few songs and kind of goof around in the studio with them,” explains King. “We were in the studio for three days and came out with five songs, and had just an amazing time together. I wasn’t trying to do a record. But when I started listening to it all afterwards, I thought, wow, this is really special, and I’d really love to do it again.” Over two subsequent visits to Fort Collins, a full album took shape. “It came about really organically,” King enthuses. “We didn’t get together and say - we’re going to produce a record. We were just thinking about the music and having fun recording with no pressure, and whatever comes of it comes of it. When it all came down I had recorded a whole record. I savored every moment of it and didn’t want it to end. It was a total labor of love.” Welcome Home is now sure to reside in the hearts of all that hear it as a contemporary classic of soulful American music. Yet for all the honors, praise and success King has achieved — and doing so by booking her own tours and releasing her albums on her own Lemonade Records label — the ultimate rewards for King are those of the soul. “It’s joyous work,” she concludes of her career. “It’s what I love doing and it’s such a blessing to be able to do what you love every day.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11473

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Shelley King

BIOGRAPHY The music of Shelley King draws from and blends a spectrum of roots music styles, but one word succinctly describes it: soulful. Be it R&B, folk, blues, country, bluegrass or rock — or combinations of and variations on those themes — she delivers the goods straight from... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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8:00pm CDT

Shit Horse

Shit Horse began as a street performing "guerrilla" style attack band. They played on a sidewalk during Merge Fest in Chapel Hill, NC three nights in a row with the help of a battery-powered guitar, garage-sale amplifiers, an extension chord, a small drum set, a megaphone and fireworks. The size of the crowd seemed to double every successive night. These uninvited early performances were the only form of "practicing" Shit Horse ever got. The band recorded an EP called "They Shit Horses, Don't They?" on a 4-track tape recorder. After all of the music tracks were done live, Danny Mason showed up and invented all of the lyrics on the spot, earning him the nickname Danny "Magic". He later had to listen to the finished recording and memorize his own words. While some (incorrectly) consider Shit Horse a gimmick or perhaps a novelty act, others like Tom Ravenscroft (son of the late great John Peel) of BBC6 have embraced the album. The first two-three songs of any live Shit Horse performance are almost always met with confusion which eventually dissolves into ecstatic enthusiasm.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11757

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Shit Horse

Shit Horse began as a street performing "guerrilla" style attack band. They played on a sidewalk during Merge Fest in Chapel Hill, NC three nights in a row with the help of a battery-powered guitar, garage-sale amplifiers, an extension chord, a small drum set, a megaphone and fireworks... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Habana Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Skatenigs

The Skatenigs were doing things they liked without anybody's approval or looking at the past or the future. Their simple songs with anarchy bent, intelligent lyrics, samples from movies or politicians speeches perfectly matched to the songs and characteristic voice of Phil Owen created a general showcase of this Texas band. The leader and vocalist in the band was unchangeable Phil "Phildo" Owen, a musician in such other projects like Snowblack, Choreboy or (the most often) Revolting Cocks, but also a producer of the first Skrew album amongst all. Phildo has his own style of making music and performing it on the stage, maybe more spontaneous than worked out but still memorable after many years have passed by. The public was always enthusiastic to the live shows of The Skatenigs what's yet another proof for its characteristic sound mixing punk, rock, rap and metal styles with a little bit of industrial as well. Now, the 'CEO of industrial bump and grind' will soon unleash the heavily-anticipated Skatenigs album. Owen's most dynamic and cohesive effort to date, blistering industrial tracks that are a forward-thinking, scathing indictment of the fast food mentality and the utter complacency that is pervading and eroding American culture. Scheduled for digital release spring 2011 "Adult Entertainment for Kids" is sure to rock the foundations of everything considered to be wholesome by middle-America. The message is simple, yet urgent: it is a lyrical call-to-arms to wreak havoc on conformity, to rebel against the idiocy that is inherent in societal institutions, to stop tolerating nefarious political administrations, corrupt corporations, and the evils of capitalism.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14190

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Skatenigs

The Skatenigs were doing things they liked without anybody's approval or looking at the past or the future. Their simple songs with anarchy bent, intelligent lyrics, samples from movies or politicians speeches perfectly matched to the songs and characteristic voice of Phil Owen created... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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8:00pm CDT

Slang Chickens

Formed in Spring of 08, Slang Chickens have rapidly become one of the more endearing and enticing young bands to come out of Los Angeles in a long while. In just one years time, they have traveled on both the West and East coasts, sharing the stage with contemporaries such as Jay Reatard, Sleepy Sun, Crystal Antlers, the Strange Boys, and Surfer Blood. The Chickens (as their friends call them) take influence from bands as diverse and contradictory as The Gun Club, X, Devo, Neil Young, Everly Brothers, Mississippi John Hurt, Flying Burrito Bros., and Pavement. Slang Chickens have assertively created a jubilant fornication of these artists who brought them together. But more than this, they have synthesized a unique sound utilizing electric and acoustic guitars, banjos, and lapsteel, that is as equally familiar and home-style comfortable as it is fresh. They have proven to be a wonderful contradiction. Their full-length debut was recorded at various houses and studios in Los Angeles and has been released by the budding Psychedelic Judaism label.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11416

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Slang Chickens

Formed in Spring of 08, Slang Chickens have rapidly become one of the more endearing and enticing young bands to come out of Los Angeles in a long while. In just one years time, they have traveled on both the West and East coasts, sharing the stage with contemporaries such as Jay... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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8:00pm CDT

Sophia Knapp

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Sophia Knapp

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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8:00pm CDT

Sunset

What can I say? Music is a tool that is best served warm. These writings of the Internet can never do justice to real live music. That said, I will try to talk about a group called Sunset. Sunset is a musical ensemble founded by Bill Baird, formerly sound team, from the musical hotbed of Austin, Texas. They play folk and traditional music with a twist of electronic components, perhaps some vocal harmony. Features drums, bass, some analogue keyboards, guitars, and the general listening pleasure. Ancient forests under majestic mountains, the two sides leading your feet back to the sordid music clubs that we all know and love. Moving between the two sides, both because they are just different aspects of the same coin. Real beauty can be found in the dirt. This brings us to the music itself. That does not mean that music is one of the unpleasant dirt or other matter I talked about, but simply because the variety of the music is on a large scale, as in life itself. Which can lead to cognitive dissonance in some, but so be it. Expansive great United States of America as backdrop to their live music as extending of the american songbook. Sunset also happen as friends of mine and they are teaching me to speak and write English, and I am very grateful. Soon I will be able to understand the texts of their songs.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14982

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Sunset

What can I say? Music is a tool that is best served warm. These writings of the Internet can never do justice to real live music. That said, I will try to talk about a group called Sunset. Sunset is a musical ensemble founded by Bill Baird, formerly sound team, from the musical hotbed... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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8:00pm CDT

Suuns

Montreal’s Suuns possess a rare trait in rock music: restraint. They use it like an instrument, which makes their debut full-length Zeroes QC as unsettling as it is wonderfully exasperating. It’s immediately apparent in album opener “Armed for Peace,” a track that starts off like a robot breaking down in a hot desert; the song’s mechanic beat plods like iron-shoed footsteps as the melody of a wheezing synth mirrors the crackling sound of old transistors and circuitry being cooked in the sun. It’s deceptively lulling, the tension almost unnoticeably wrenching up and up until the track unexpectedly opens into a barrage of nose-diving guitar riffs and crashing drums – yet the band still stays locked on the song’s linear, forward-motion direction. Suuns were born during the summer of 2006 when vocalist/guitarist Ben Shemie and guitarist/bassist Joe Yarmush got together to make some beats which quickly evolved into a few songs. The duo were soon joined by drummer Liam O’Neill and bassist/keyboardist Max Henry to complete the line-up. “I don’t think we were really a ‘band’ for the first year,” Ben surmises. It wasn’t until a friend helped them procure a spot at Pop Montreal 2007 that he says the group played their first “real gig.” Last year, Suuns entered Breakglass Studios with Jace Lasek of the Besnard Lakes co-producing and engineering, and recorded their first album. The group wanted to create something that couldn’t be pigeonholed as simply indie rock. “Jace definitely had a huge impact for bringing to life the big sound of the band and being open and willing stretch out any idea we or he had,” Ben explains. The resulting Zeroes QC is a warm yet dark, propulsive collusion of pop, post-punk and experimental rock – one that allows the group to musically shapeshift without losing any of the sense of tension and unease that runs throughout the record. During tracks like “Gaze,” tightly wound guitars and bass ring and buzz atop Liam’s metronomic, powerhouse drumming, with Ben’s cool, detached vocals acting as a nervy counterweight as he delivers falsely assuring lines like, “Don’t you be yourself, you are someone else.” Often his close-miced sing/speak is as metronomic as it is melodic; in “Arena” Ben’s rhythmic “What-choo, what-choo”’s are reminiscent of Suicide’s Alan Vega as he leads the band’s death disco groove into a bloodbath of razor-sharp guitars, while his icy, hushed delivery in “Sweet Nothing” is almost as motorik as the song itself. Most impressive, though, is how Suuns effortlessly sculpt memorable pop songs from experimental building blocks, frequently using noise and space as actual hooks. All of this amounts to a great first album – one that is as timeless as it is thrillingly modern.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13597

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Suuns

Montreal's Suuns possess a rare trait in rock music: restraint. They use it like an instrument, which makes their debut full-length Zeroes QC as unsettling as it is wonderfully exasperating. It's immediately apparent in album opener "Armed for Peace," a track that starts off like... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Red 7

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8:00pm CDT

The Burning Hotels

Chance Morgan and Matt Mooty met each in the 4th grade. They’ve been best friends ever since. “Since the beginning, we’ve made every decision together. I remember being in high school and trying to decide whether to play basketball, to play in the school band or something else entirely. And then we heard ‘Return The Gift’ by Gang of Four and that changed everything. So we decided to start The Burning Hotels instead.” “I think we set out to start a band that sounded like Gang of Four,” explains the band. “And while we are proud to wear our influences on our sleeves, I don’t think we necessarily ended up sounding like Gang of Four per se. Instead, we’re really content with what we found. We’re not over thinking this. We just want to write something that someone cares enough to listen to.” The Burning Hotels have a sound that pulls together years of obvious influence by the post-punk revival along with a sudden obsession with the ‘80s new romantic movement. It’s a combination of styles that goes hand in hand and that the band ultimately pegged as Sex Punk. With everything in place, now The Burning Hotels just want to be The Burning Hotels. The band’s hometown awarded the band and their most recent release with several local awards including Rock Album of The Year (Novels, 2010), Rock Song of the Year (Austin’s Birthday, 2010), Rock Act of the Year (2010) via the fort Worth Weekly. The band is currently writing for an early 2011 release.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11848

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The Burning Hotels

Chance Morgan and Matt Mooty are Burning Hotels. Their 2011 self-titled album recorded in Fort Worth, TX at Spaceway Studios, and mixed at Blackwatch Studios in Norman, OK, shines through with a Texas flare that fuses new wave pop with dance aesthetics. Burning Hotels have created... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
512

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8:00pm CDT

The Stripminers

It started innocently enough, musician (boy) invites fellow musician (girl) to participate in a project at the suggestion of producer. Boy and girl find they have a lot in common musically, and boy writes them a country song on the plane home. Thus begins two years writing and recording songs with the producer. “That first song got lost as soon as we started writing more songs. It just didn’t fit” Said Paul Stinson from his seat at an airport diner. “I’ve always had songs that I wrote just for the sake of writing, without any specific destination in mind. Ever since Paul and I started working together it's been great to find a place for those tunes, and write new ones together.” Brett Anderson explains. “We did a couple Stripminers songs at one of my solo shows and it felt right” Scrote the bands producer and guitar player chimes in. So here we are 2011, it is official, and The Stripminers are a band. After two years of recording sessions and a couple under the radar shows, The Stripminers are open for business.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13697

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The Stripminers

It started innocently enough, musician (boy) invites fellow musician (girl) to participate in a project at the suggestion of producer. Boy and girl find they have a lot in common musically, and boy writes them a country song on the plane home. Thus begins two years writing and recording... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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8:00pm CDT

The Tender Box

The Tender Box "Every once in a while we discover a singer or a band that just makes us flip our shit. This is one of those times!" ' Perez Hilton Tremendous, incandescent British rock music is probably the last thing that comes to mind when you think of South Gate, LA. So it's a breathtaking revelation when you hear the chiming guitars and swooning vocals of The Tender Box who will release their second album and a new EP featuring the band's first ever Spanish language recordings this spring. The new EP will consist of four tracks including two Spanish songs "Fuego Lento," and "Techos". The collection will also include their hit "Mister Sister" from their debut album The Score and an Atlantic Connection remix of "Beautiful Sin" which original version appeared on their 2009 EP, EP 1. With a brand new album due for release in mid April, The Tender Box--Joey Medina (vocals, guitar), Raul Martinez (guitar), Steve Mungarro (bass, vocals) and Chuck Gil (drums)'just wrapped production at Swing House Studios with legendary producer, Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick), as well as producers Warren Huart (The Fray, James Blunt) and Grammy nominated Jay Ruston (Jars of Clay, Steel Panther, The Donnas). Teaming up with Jack Douglas, whom they met in the hallways of Hollywood's Swing House Studios while he was taking an ear break from a new Yoko Ono session was a dream come true. Douglas brought out even more of their lush influence with grand string arrangements in the track "Velvet Flames" and classic production in "Crashing Down" that harkens back to the teen crush 80's alt sounds of the Psychedelic Furs while still fitting seamlessly in modern rock of 2011. "It's an album we're collectively excited to be putting out because not only does it welcome our newest band mate/guitarist, Raul Martinez, but along brings to light our combined talents, relentless drive and determination and how we've used those elements to deal and overcome the greatest of odds," states front man Joey Medina. "We're really proud of the new material and feel very fortunate to be working with such influential and talented producers! It's simply that dose of sonic energy delivered, right when you need it most!" Originally inspired by the post punk and synth pop groups of the 1980s, The Tender Box was formed by the four childhood friends in the predominantly Mexican American neighborhood of South Gate, known in music circles as the hometown for the groundbreaking Latin rap outfit Cypress Hill. Los Angeles had a small yet cultish scene of devout anglophile music fans and the boys were at the forefront of the new Indie scene becoming a hit in Hollywood. The lush and despairing decadence of Britpop appealed to their sensibilities and their own personal histories. Henceforth, The Tender Box would continue to immerse themselves in a veritable fusion of musical tastes and seemingly disparate cultures. They fine-tuned their recipe for success blending alternative rock, Latin grooves and electro dance beats seamlessly together. After getting the right batch of songs together, the guys hit the club circuit up and down the west coast. People undoubtedly noticed. They have headlined hipster hot spots Club Moscow, Hang The DJs, Club Underground & The Viper Room, been praised by L.A.'s legendary D.J. Rodney Bingenheimer on his "Rodney On The 'Roq" radio show, been frequently spun on Indie 103.1 and Sirius Radio and have even landed primo licensing spots on Chevrolet and Sharpie marker commercials with their song "Mister Sister." As the band continued to pound the pavement in L.A., Kobalt Music Publishing (home to One Republic, No Doubt and The Hives) came on board and the quartet released their 2007 debut album The Score and headed overseas to play their first string of British dates supporting The Goo Goo Dolls on a sold out U.K. tour where they hung out with the infamous Pete Doherty (Libertines, Baby Shambles) and Mani (Stone Roses, Primal Scream). Two Canadian tours followed and iTunes chose "Mister Sister" as the Download of the Week, resulting in over 120,000 downloads, more synch licenses from Budweiser, Sony Pictures and a performance slot on "Last Call With Carson Daly." From all this, The Tender Box caught the ear of Sony/Marvel who commissioned them to write the theme song to the cartoon series, "The Spectacular Spiderman." Two years followed of hard touring, love, loss, soul searching and revelation resulted in EP1, five songs produced by Warren Huart and Jay Ruston. Cuts like "Incomplete Design" and "Gravity" reach for grand, lush spaces melodically and lyrically while others, "Another Lover" and "Beautiful Sin" keep with the original feeling of British influenced dark and danceable songs. The band has recently shared stages with Echo & The Bunnymen, Lifehouse, Ida Maria and toured North America with She Wants Revenge & Kill Hannah. Now with the new music in hand the band will commence on a Spring tour of the west coast supporting Montreal's The Dears and make a number of appearances at SXSW in Austin. For Interviews and additional information please contact: Publicity: Dario Molina & Monica Escobar (Spanish & Bilingual) The 3 Collective 213.617.3640 dario@the3collective.com monica@the3collective.com www.the3collective.com Holly Gray (online) Filter Creative Group holly@filtermmm.com Marketing: Filter Creative Group Mike Bell- music mike@filtermmm.com Wes Martin- lifestyle/clubs wes@filtermmm.com www.FILTERCreativeGroup.com Management: Philip Jaurigui, Swing House phil@swinghouse.com, 323.816.4895 Synch Licensing/Publisher: Chris Lakey, Kobalt Music Chris.Lakey@kobaltmusic.com, 310-657-0133 Advertising Synchs: John Melillo john@melillo-music.com, 646.465.2445 | 917 720 3382
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14480

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The Tender Box

The Tender Box "Every once in a while we discover a singer or a band that just makes us flip our shit. This is one of those times!" ' Perez Hilton Tremendous, incandescent British rock music is probably the last thing that comes to mind when you think of South Gate, LA. So it's a... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Rusty Spurs

8:00pm CDT

The Travelling Band

The Travelling Band are an Alternative folk band from Manchester England famous for their vocal harmonies, honest song-writing and exciting live shows. Their shimmering blend of cosmic-country-pop and nu-folk has made them one of the most talked about artists to emerge from the Manchester music scene. A recording project in New York City in 2006, led a collective of like minded souls to record what was to become “Under the Pavement”, their first studio album. ‘Under the Pavement' was very well received by the UK media, gaining BBC Radio 6 ‘Album of the Day’, BBC Radio 2 'Single of the week’ and a featured song in the Ian Dury biopic 'Sex Drugs & Rock n Roll'. The band have become a firm favorite on the thriving British festival scene. After winning the ‘Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition’ they have performed at Glastonbury, Wychwood, Larmer Tree, Kendal Calling, Wizard, End of Road, Llama, Sunrise, Moseley Folk, Summer Sundae, Mad Ferret, Hop Farm, Hungry Pigeon and Beathearder. International Festival Appearances include CMJ (Usa) ,MIDEM (France), NXNE (Canada), Tbilisi Open Air (Georgia, N.Europe), L'es Nuit D'o (Montpellier, France). 2010 saw the release a live album 'Arrears not Careers' and their festival anthem 'Sundial'. A limited edition 7" vinyl of 'The Horizon, me and you' was released on the Too Pure Singles Club in August. 2011 sees the band preparing for an intense year of global touring with a host of gigs and festivals appearances already confirmed to promote their highly anticipated new album 'SCREAMING IS SOMETHING' scheduled for an early summer release.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11172

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The Travelling Band

The Travelling Band are an Alternative folk band from Manchester England famous for their vocal harmonies, honest song-writing and exciting live shows. Their shimmering blend of cosmic-country-pop and nu-folk has made them one of the most talked about artists to emerge from the Manchester... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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8:00pm CDT

Tristen

A native of Chicago, Tristen left the confines of the windy city after graduating from college. She set out for Nashville where she sought out a more granular, organic music scene. There she grafted influences from music and people she found in the city’s grittier establishments. She soon began recording with the help of friends, and based on the strength of a 5 song hand packaged EP sold at her many self booked tour dates and home town gigs, Tristen began to draw attention from local and national tastemakers. Paste named her a “Best of what’s Next” and American Songwriter praised her music, noting that Tristen’s “strength seems to reside in her ability to be musically versatile. Utilizing various orchestrations, Tristen weaves a glistening web of thoughtful and extremely mature melodies that tremble with undeniable power.” Back home the Nashville Scene lauded Tristen’s sound for encompassing “the sweepingly delicate Kate Bush to the ’50s pop of Sylvia Robinson of Mickey & Sylvia fame.” Tristen's forthcoming full-length Charlatans At The Garden Gate, is due out February 1st 2011. Tristen is also releasing a 7” for the single “Eager For Your Love” featuring the b-sides “Baby Drugs” and “Cheatin”, available now on tour at shows.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14563

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Tristen

http://tristen.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Phoenix

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8:00pm CDT

Ultrageist

You all have made a decent attempt, and only a decent attempt, at acquiring your full potential in your collective existence, but any truly evolved species could tell you that. you all have an unexplainable hate towards everything that looks like you, a horrible obsession with material items crafted on your planet, and are severely unaware of even why you're existing.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14130

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Ultrageist

You all have made a decent attempt, and only a decent attempt, at acquiring your full potential in your collective existence, but any truly evolved species could tell you that. you all have an unexplainable hate towards everything that looks like you, a horrible obsession with material... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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8:00pm CDT

Washington

She weighs half as much as her keyboard but she could punch out your Dad. Yes, she is a female singer songwriter…but she’s not shy and retreating or cute. BUT: she’s not 10 tons of slut in a mini skirt and nipple tape, belly dancing on a crucifix. Her voice will stop you in your tracks. It brings grown men to tears on live television (seriously). It soars, then falters, then soars again and it is full off sorrow even when it is full of joy (soft, broken, soaring, sorrow, spitting, sneering, smiling etc etc etc). And she can dance. She grew up in Papua New Guinea, so she is a wild girl that knows which tree has water in it’s trunk, but she speaks French and wears couture even though she can’t afford groceries. She was Triple J Unearthed. She’s the Vanda and Young Song Writing Competition. She’s an APRA Ambassador. She now has 6 ARIA nominations and a Gold Record under her belt. She made an album called “I Believe You Liar” and it’s not like other records. It’s better and it’s hard to tell why exactly. They’re all pop songs but not like you think. They are really, REALLY wordy twisty complicated key changing sons of bitches that you’d have to go to music school for 6 years to play (she did) but after they’re done you can remember every chorus and every hook, and on the second listen you may be able to sing back most of the words. “I knew as soon as I heard Megan choosing not to rhyme “Clementine” with “wine” that here was someone unpredictable. Australia, you have a new and original troubadour to lift your spirits and warm your hearts.” Tim Finn (Crowded House / Split Enz)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14092

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Washington

She weighs half as much as her keyboard but she could punch out your Dad. Yes, she is a female singer songwriter…but she’s not shy and retreating or cute. BUT: she’s not 10 tons of slut in a mini skirt and nipple tape, belly dancing on a crucifix. Her voice will stop you in... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Elysium

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8:00pm CDT

Withered Hand

A depraved Caledonian-tinged Neil Young for the Facebook generation, Withered Hand's maverick folk-inflected songs, diamond-sharp lyrics and howling lo-fi style have won hearts at shows across Scotland, the UK and Europe. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and tinkering with guitars since childhood, Withered Hand did not start performing his songs in public until 2006, after the death of a close friend. A Withered Hand show is essentially a solo affair but the line-up occasionally expands to include as many as six musical friends. Withered Hand's acclaimed debut album Good News is set for US release on Absolutely Kosher Records on March 1st 2011. Good News was mixed and mastered in 2010 by Kramer (Galaxie500, Low, Daniel Johnston etc).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14071

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Withered Hand

Withered Hand is the performance name of Scottish based artist and songwriter Dan Willson. Born of a punk ethos tempered by a love of folk and indie rock, Dan began writing songs at age 30 in a period of reflection between the death of a close friend and the birth of his first child... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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8:00pm CDT

Xenia Rubinos

“My family is from Cuba and Puerto Rico and both of those rich cultures greatly inﬂuence my music. I grew up singing children’s songs with my grandmother. When I was 5 I used to sit at the piano and write songs and music for movies. I was way into Mariah Carey then...” Xenia has traveled much since those early recitals. First to Berklee College of Music where Charles Mingus inspired her early writing of instrumental music while a love affair with Radiohead and The Pixies stirred her need to sing and write songs again. Now calling Brooklyn home, Xenia rocks a pair of synthesizers and a looping machine to create her uniquely stylistic mix of Spanglish punk, soul and electronica. Layering experimental vocal sounds, odd-timed danceable Latin rhythms, and disarmingly simple melodies, Xenia’s world of martian tribes and elephant memories is at once both foreign and familiar. Her songs can sound like a drunken hamster racing through a Bustelo can and beer bottle town... or a dreamy girl wandering down the rabbit hole... “The music of Brooklyn vocalist Xenia Rubinos is like some brilliant mash-up of Stereolab, Os Mutantes and the best tunes from Sesame Street. Borrowing from Latin rhythms, punkish experimentalism and pop playfulness, Rubinos creates an awesome sound that's as much grounded as it is otherworldly." - WNYC “The ﬁrst three inﬂuences listed by Xenia Rubinos: “Cuban and Puerto Rican children’s songs and rhymes, Gyil music of Ghana, Jose Marti.” This track sounds like all of that, a double-dutch rhyme with a little Flora Purim-style shoulder-shimmy, loads of playfulness and abstract rhythmic pauses. We ﬁrst heard it in a lucid dream the other day, waking from a makeshift slumber party when a friend put it on the stereo, and it’s been embedded ever since, like a schoolyard chant we can’t shake. Anyone wanna bust open the ﬁre hydrant and skip rope?” - The Fader
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11229

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Xenia Rubinos

“My family is from Cuba and Puerto Rico and both of those rich cultures greatly inﬂuence my music. I grew up singing children’s songs with my grandmother. When I was 5 I used to sit at the piano and write songs and music for movies. I was way into Mariah Carey then...” Xenia... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Yourself and The Air

For Yourself and the Air’s third EP Who’s Who in the Zoo the band wanted to bring things back home—both figuratively and literally. After a long tour touting the band’s 2008 EP Friend of all Breeds that brought the group through 42 states with the likes of Chairlift, Portugal the Man, El Perro Del Mar and Peter Bjorn and John, Yourself and the Air retreated home to an empty house on the edge of Chicago to immediately start working on the new group of songs. Free from the distractions of a professional studio, the group recorded Who’s Who in the Zoo completely on their own in little more than a month. Using the instruments they had all grown up using instead of studio instruments and equipment, the sound is purposefully imprecise, yet Who’s Who in the Zoo is the most accurate audio portrayal to date of a band quietly coming into its own. The resulting 7 tracks and 32 minutes of music represent a subtle but noticeable shift in direction for Yourself and the Air. Who’s Who in the Zoo steers Yourself and the Air away from the furious agit-pop drum beats and mathy-guitar dueling the band displayed on their previous recordings and redirects their focus on filling in and filling out the lucid rhythms and melodies their previous songs were built on.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14320

Artists

Yourself and The Air

For Yourself and the Air’s third EP Who’s Who in the Zoo the band wanted to bring things back home—both figuratively and literally. After a long tour touting the band’s 2008 EP Friend of all Breeds that brought the group through 42 states with the likes of Chairlift, Portugal... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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8:10pm CDT

J-Boogie (Inside & Between Sets)

Over radio waves and through dancehalls across the globe, soulful mix master J-Boogie has been innovating music as we know it for almost 20 years. No stranger to the Bay Area's music scene, and with a reputation as today's hardest working DJ and producer, he was among the first to fuse live vocals and instruments with electronic dubs on the turntables, creating a style that defies categorizing and showcases multilingual talents. In addition to rocking the party as a DJ and producing music on Om Records, he leads his band 'Dubtronic Science' with a horn section, MCs and Latin percussionists that mix funky dub vibes with downtempo, hip-hop, funk, reggae, Afro, Latin, bhangra, electro, disco and house beats to create a soul music of the future.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13356

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J Boogie

J-Boogie (Inside & Between Sets)

Over radio waves and through dancehalls across the globe, soulful mix master J-Boogie has been innovating music as we know it for almost 20 years. No stranger to the Bay Area's music scene, and with a reputation as today's hardest working DJ and producer, he was among the first to... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:10pm - 9:10pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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8:10pm CDT

Young L

The Pack member and producer, Young L, has decided to release a solo project during the group's downtime. He is excited to showcase his talent on the mic and behind the scenes.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11077

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Young L

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:10pm - 9:10pm CDT
Venue 222

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8:15pm CDT

DJ Chicken George (Inside & Between Sets)

DJ Chicken George's (CG) unique "Jazztronica" style of incorporating and fusing diverse genres of music has garnered him several international appearances in Sweden, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Vancouver, the Middle East and across the U.S. including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Portland, Las Vegas, Detroit and Philly. CG also deejayed on extensive radio tours with sets on Betalounge Radio, Dublab.com, Eavesdrop Radio & Beatsauce Radio hosted by Om Records' recording artist, J-Boogie. CG has shared the stage with a wide range of talent including The Wailers, Pete Rock, Jazzanova, John Legend, Cody ChesnuTT, Spoon, Echo and the Bunnyman, Grandmaster Flash, Brad Paisley, Biz Markie, Grupo Fantasma, The Neptunes, Saul Williams, The Roots, Talib Kweli, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, KC & the Sunshine Band, Afrika Bambaataa, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Steve Miller Band and Erykah Badu. CG knew at a young age that his intrigue and passion for music would become a life-long endeavor. His appreciation for music can largely be attributed to his parents who made music an important part of family life. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, later moved to Houston, Texas and is currently residing in Austin, Texas. Arriving in March of 2003, he quickly became a local favorite and was voted Best Live (Club / Party) DJ for the Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll. CG has also released 2 e.p.'s on the world renowned, Stockholm-based label, Swedish Brandy. His releases, DJ Chicken George Presents: The Swed.u.s.h Connection 1 & 2 are distributed world-wide.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14754

Artists

DJ Chicken George (Inside & Between

DJ Chicken George's (CG) unique "Jazztronica" style of incorporating and fusing diverse genres of music has garnered him several international appearances in Sweden, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Vancouver, the Middle East and across the U.S. including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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8:15pm CDT

Yuck

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Yuck

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Stubb's

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8:20pm CDT

American Scarecrows

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American Scarecrows

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:20pm - 9:20pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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8:25pm CDT

Tig Notaro (MC Between Sets)

See http://tignation.com/bio/ for bio (keep getting an error message when I try to enter it)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14317

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Tig Notaro (MC Between Sets)

See http://tignation.com/bio/ for bio (keep getting an error message when I try to enter it)

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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8:30pm CDT

Bell Gardens

Bell Gardens began with just two friends (Kenneth James Gibson and Brian McBride) over many late nights talking and playing for each other the songs that have inspired them over the years. Songs such as the Beach Boy’s Cuddle Up, Jack Nitzsche’s We Have to Stay, and even a Bobby Vinton song or two, seemed to make sense of their lives at the time. Even when the duo first thought about making music together, Skeeter Davis’s End of the World was unanimously chosen as a piece that the duo would aspire to properly cover. When Brian traveled to Europe in the Fall of 2007 to tour for Stars of the Lid’s And The Refinement of the Decline, Kenneth had sent him some demos of some tracks he had been working on. While Brian sat in the van awaiting his next performance, he starred out at the European countryside studying the Gibson’s tracks and other songs that he had loved for some time but wanted a better understanding of why. Occasionally before the beginning of a performance, Brian would turn to these recordings. Upon returning from tour, recording for the duo began. Initial recordings found Kenneth and Brian trying to stay faithful to a time period in which songs had been recorded. Wanting to experiment in what they believed to be a classic type of sound, the two used mainly live instrumentation, thinking about what was available in studios from the 50s to the mid 70s. Pre-set software sounds were rejected for their own recording of pianos, strings and horns. Even the sounds of the strings were often recorded flat in an attempt to preserve both room sounds and the natural sound of the instrument. If you were to ask Kenneth and Brian about the process of recording, they would probably say that the music they’re making in Bell Gardens is more “experimental” for them than their previous work. A search for Kenneth James Gibson in the Discogs.com database, will turn up eight or more different monikers, from the California dream noise rock project of the middle 90s, Furry Things to his current techno artisanry as [a]pendics.shuffle. Brian McBride is better known as one half of the nocturnal lullaby giants, Stars of the Lid. The EP Hangups Need Company by Bell Gardens is loosely based on a sense of “pop” from another time. Although pop is what you could call it, there is still a sense of restraint and unhurried beauty here combined with a sense of heady beds of weirdness. The LA Weekly describes it like this: “It’s gorgeous, rapturous pop balladry with candy-coated Beach Boys falsettos and pre-afro-Phil Spector production. It’s weightless with gravitas. Gibson might be the techno flavor du jour, but this is the stuff that will mark his place. I found him.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12344

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Bell Gardens

Bell Gardens began with just two friends (Kenneth James Gibson and Brian McBride) over many late nights talking and playing for each other the songs that have inspired them over the years. Songs such as the Beach Boy’s Cuddle Up, Jack Nitzsche’s We Have to Stay, and even a Bobby... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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8:30pm CDT

Black Books

Black Books is a 5-piece band from Austin, TX, playing a moody mix of dream pop and southern rock. Though they grew up and learned their instruments together, they only started making music as a band last year with the release of their first 4-song EP, "An Introduction to..." Critics have likened Black Books to a variety of groups from Genesis to My Morning Jacket. Their sound is a fine-tuned blend of warm melodies, steady rhythms, and ethereal vocals. The music has a powerful range as it ebbs and flows from one piece to another.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15061

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Black Books

Five old friends from Austin, Texas. Black Books since 2010, friends since forever. Folks say they sound like a mix of Grandaddy, My Morning Jacket, and Pink Floyd. Their debut EP,"Aquarena," premiered on The Line of Best Fit who called their sound a "wildly inventive and exceptionally... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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8:30pm CDT

Grieves with Budo

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Benjamin Laub better known as Grieves was exposed to music at a young age by his father who would take him to Jazz and Blues clubs. After moving to Fort Collins, Colorado, Grieves began to explore the sounds of Punk Rock and Hip Hop. Completely immersed in the art-form, Grieves truly began honing his craft when he moved to Seattle at 19. After self-releasing his debut album Irreversible in 2007, Grieves took that momentum out on the road developing an ever growing fan base from the west coast to the east coast. While in Seattle, Grieves would eventually hook up with a talented producer and multi-instrumentalist by the name of Budo. In 2008 the duo would hook up and create 15 tracks of sample-free, melody-driven, analog warmth titled 88 Keys & Counting. A combination of singing and rapping is tethered together by guitar, horn, and keyboard driven instrumentals, which carry into the live show. The duo toured this album throughout the United States and Europe, honing their craft while preparing to unleash their latest effort, Together/Apart, to be released in 2011 on Rhymesayers Entertainment.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12562

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Grieves with Budo

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Benjamin Laub better known as Grieves was exposed to music at a young age by his father who would take him to Jazz and Blues clubs. After moving to Fort Collins, Colorado, Grieves began to explore the sounds of Punk Rock and Hip Hop. Completely immersed... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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8:30pm CDT

Lia Ices

True to the ever-present dichotomies that serve as a source of inspiration for her, Lia Ices' emotionally driven and experimental pop music is both avant-garde and timeless. A natural yet refined grace permeates her work: she is a piano herself. Dancing on a finely crafted line between the percussive qualities of her instrument, and the melodic elements within the rhythm of her voice, Ices' music reveals itself as epiphany. With such overt elegance as if from a bygone era, listening to her songs inspires a psychic time slip, and its hard to know if you're wading in the warmest of memories or awed by the invention and glow of new surroundings. The album starts with an inviting whisper on stand-out track "Love is Won", as Ices' vocals "Oh you know I need your mystic mind" are accompanied by solo piano. Less than a minute in, we start to catch a glimpse at the depths of the record as we find ourselves, all of a sudden, in the midst of a swaying, swaggering down tempo soul, punctuated by bass and drum interplay. The quiet moments are very quiet, and the space within them is palpable. On "Lilac," a single voice occupies the intimate yet expansive space generated by sparse acoustic guitar and bass. Such a delicate balance is struck that when slight brushwork enters, its impact is surprisingly startling. The warm directness is perhaps best exemplified in a moment of stand out vocals as Ices sings beseechingly, "For only you, I sing for only you, I sing." Ices' voice floats and flutters around you, like the leaves from trees on a fleeting fall day, and the instrumentation matches that subtle dynamism. Grown Unknown is a walk in the park on a day of carnival, the most beautiful day so far this year. Appearing as a guest vocalist for "Daphne," the only duet on the album, is Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. The magic generated by Ices' and Vernon's voices together is quite simply a powerful thing. Enjoy. Grown Unknown was recorded at The Clubhouse, Rhinebeck, NY, and mixed at Rare Book Room, NY, NY.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13594

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Lia Ices

True to the ever-present dichotomies that serve as a source of inspiration for her, Lia Ices' emotionally driven and experimental pop music is both avant-garde and timeless. A natural yet refined grace permeates her work: she is a piano herself. Dancing on a finely crafted line between... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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8:30pm CDT

Matt Nathanson

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Matt Nathanson

modern love. an album. a collection of songs. short stories. tied together. peoples stories. about love. about faith in others. or loss of faith in others. everyone i know was going through personal relationship crisis. divorce. affairs. being alone. being newly in love. i was watching... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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8:30pm CDT

Moe Green

Critical Praise for Moe Green: Selected as a member of 106 KMEL's Freshmen Class of 2010 (the biggest Bay Area hip-hop station). The rap game is overflowing with aspiring new MCs, all crammed into a single ring fighting for that lone heavyweight title. One particular competitor who has fully dedicated himself to the good fight is 22-year old Moe Green from Vallejo, California. His debut album, Rocky Maivia: Non-Title Match, is titled after Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson’s first professional ring name and perfectly embodies Moe's place in today’s hip-hop circuit – the newcomer who is one day going to hold the championship belt. “The idea behind Rocky Maivia is the come up,” says Moe. “It’s about stepping into the league with the pros and aiming for the stars.” While his parents spun old school funk, jazz, and, occasionally, hip-hop, Moe's early musical influences stemmed from whatever was popular at the time, not necessarily what hip-hop purists lauded. As part of the TRL generation, Moe incorporates elements of pop music, often draping his impressive verses over the kind of beats most people wouldn’t assume an up-and-coming hip-hop artist would use. Moe’s sound beds range from sparse and blunted (“Ride”) to jazzy (“KIM”), and he’s just as comfortable singing hooks over driving soul-tinged beats (“Search Party”) as he is rapping over electro-house artist Kavinsky’s 80’s soundtrack-like sounds (bonus track “Lights, Camera, Action”) and a drippy, spacey dubstep version of synthpop duo La Roux’s “In The Kill” (“Going For The Kill”). But to this day, Moe’s main source of inspiration comes from his hometown of Vallejo. Tucked away in the San Francisco Bay Area, Vallejo is well documented as the birthplace of rap legends E-40 and Mac Dre, but despite the city's recognition as a hip-hop hot spot, Vallejo is suffering its own fair share of hardships. In 2008, Moe’s hometown became the largest city in the state to file for bankruptcy and continues to struggle from financial adversity. The domino effect of these events has directly affected the morale of his community and motivates Moe to create sincere music that inspires his peers. “After hearing my music, I want people to recognize me as somebody they can relate to because I make honest music,” says Moe who cites the track "Day Dreamer" featuring Ragen Fykes as an example of the honest, everyday emotions expressed in his music. “Everybody hates being broke, hates their job, goes through relationship problems, wants dope shoes and clothes, has guilty pleasures and that's what I rap about.” Like any fighter, years of training, dedication, and discipline are required to claim the top spot. Moe has been training for this his entire life. Having competed in speech and poetry meets growing up, Moe found himself genuinely attracted to the creative freedom music imparted early in his life, even writing rhymes in kindergarten with his childhood best friend and E-40’s son, Droop-E. What initially began as a childhood hobby progressed into a full-blown passion when Moe resolved to make music his life. “I decided to make a career out of music when I realized I wanted to find something to do with my life that didn’t make me hate waking up in the morning,” says Moe who, on the somber "Emerald City," raps about his desire to look back on life happy with his decisions and the conflicts encountered on the road to success. “Growing up, my mom always said she should have been in Hollywood. I don’t want to look back on my life someday and wonder ‘What if’?' I’m ready to fight for my place in hip-hop.” Listeners of Rocky Maiva can expect to hear tales from a young man from a hard hit city trying to find his way in the world the best he can. On growing from Rocky Maivia to one day standing amongst the greats, Moe says, “I need to win a couple belts first. I have to prove that I have the skill to do that and this album is like my wrestling debut.” And so, the journey begins.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13599

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Moe Green

Almost a year ago, Moe Green released Rocky Maivia: Non-Title Match, earning the Vallejo, California native strong reviews and high acclaim, as well as a coveted Show & Prove feature in XXL Magazine to go along with his spot in KMEL’s inaugural Bay Area Freshman 10 class. Despite... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Fuze

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8:30pm CDT

Olin & The Moon

Spawning from the jagged, green, and snow crusted mountains of Sun Valley, Idaho the founding members of Olin and the Moon came together at a young age and have played music of all kinds over the years. Singer/Songwriter David LaBrel along with his brother and lead guitarist Travis, joined forces with drummer Marshall Vore to create a strong bond and musical friendship. After moving to Los Angeles the boys met up with Brian McGinnis and Kyle Vicioso to create the final lineup of Olin and the Moon. After several years of writing, recording, and playing lots of booze-filled shows, the boys got back in the studio and recorded their newest album “Terrible Town”. The album, relesed in May 2009, is a poignant look at a small town band coming out to the big city, and showcases Olin and the Moon’s best material to date. Finally at a time when authenticity seems to be a thing of the past, Olin and the Moon bring together a rawness and passion in their music that can only be attributed to one too many beers and an endearing hope that a good song can cure even the worst hang over. Always busy, Olin and the Moon is putting the final touches on another full length album entitled “Footsteps” due out in October 2010. Perhaps the best record yet, “Footsteps” has already received licenses from CW’s hit show One Tree Hill even prior to being finished. Building on their already established style, Olin and the Moon continues to create fantastic songs and more and more people are catching on. “Really proficient alt‐country. Their set of soundtrack‐ready songs flowed surprisingly well – lead singer David LaBrel sounds a bit like Soul Asylum’s David Pirner, but the songs echo a liHle more Neil Young.” Lilleshan Bose – OC Weekly “This album’s like a beer. SomeOmes you cry in it; someOmes you raise your glass. While hardly starying from country formula, tugs at your heart like a prairie sunset.” Kevin Bronson – Buzz Bands
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12524

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Olin & The Moon

Spawning from the jagged, green, and snow crusted mountains of Sun Valley, Idaho the founding members of Olin and the Moon came together at a young age and have played music of all kinds over the years. Singer/Songwriter David LaBrel along with his brother and lead guitarist Travis... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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8:40pm CDT

Husalah

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Husalah

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:40pm - 9:40pm CDT
Venue 222

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8:45pm CDT

Four Fists (P.O.S & Astronautilus)

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Four Fists (P.O.S & Astronautilus)

Four Fists (P.O.S. & Astronautilus)

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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8:45pm CDT

MED

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Mohammed

The west coast MC called Medaphoar is known lately by the first three letters of his name: M to the E to the D. Three short letters for a long-awaited, full-length album which arrived at long last in 2005. Why the hold up? Heads have been checking for more heat from young MED for... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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8:50pm CDT

Moja

moja; Haruhiko (bass&voice) Masumi (drum) A band from TOKYO, JAPAN Haruhiko Higuchi and Masumi Sakurai AKA Moja have been making sonic indentations on fans worldwide with their original sound. The band has perfected the art of producing maximum decibel output from the vertex of two turbulent rock musicians. This output can at least be partially attributed to the unique relationship of founding members Higuchi (bass/vocals) and Sakurai(drums) who originally met in as members of a 4 piece band, Gorilla. In 2006, both were taken aback when both the singer and lead guitarist suddenly left. Undeterred, Higuchi and Sakurai vowed to continue on as a duo and laid the foundation out for what would be Moja's signature sound today, first on the streets and in budget studios and then in Tokyo livehouses. The band quickly gained a following both from their music and a quirky tendency to set up and play in the middle of the audience. Their first international event was the M.E.A.N.Y. FEST 2007 in New York's Knitting Factory and bigger things would be soon to come. Though they played internationally before, their real introduction on the global stage came in December of 2007 when Moja finished 3rd in the G.B.O.B. (Global Battle of the Bands) final in London. Suddenly the world was aware of this duo from Tokyo and doors opened everywhere. They performed in Japan’s Summer Sonic, Canada’s Envol Et Macadam & NXNE, Italy’s Italia Wave, as well as locations in New York, Toronto, Liverpool, and Hong Kong. With 2008 came the release of their debut CD “Moja” The band is currently working on their second album and preparing to take stage in 2011’s SXSW. Fans everywhere should be waiting in eager anticipation.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10891

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Moja

moja; Haruhiko (bass&voice) Masumi (drum) A band from TOKYO, JAPAN Haruhiko Higuchi and Masumi Sakurai AKA Moja have been making sonic indentations on fans worldwide with their original sound. The band has perfected the art of producing maximum decibel output from the vertex of two... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:50pm - 9:50pm CDT
Headhunters

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8:50pm CDT

The Echocentrics

The Echocentrics is a new project of psychedelic, cinematic and dusty soul produced by Adrian Quesada. Loads of spring reverb, psyched out farfisa organs and heavy drums back soulful vocals sung in English, Spanish and Portuguese by Tita Lima from Brazil and Natalia Clavier from Brooklyn, NY via Argentina. Out on Ubiquity Records April '11.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14005

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The Echocentrics

The Echocentrics is a new project of psychedelic, cinematic and dusty soul produced by Adrian Quesada. Loads of spring reverb, psyched out farfisa organs and heavy drums back soulful vocals sung in English, Spanish and Portuguese by Tita Lima from Brazil and Natalia Clavier from Brooklyn... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 8:50pm - 9:50pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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9:00pm CDT

Adam & Alma

Adam & Alma is a young electro duo from Stockholm, Sweden. The duo consists of Ellen Arkbro and Johan Graden and was formed in the spring of 2009, only a couple of months after their very first meeting. They released the EP Back to the sea in March this year. The EP is a collection of the first songs they made together. Right after the release, you were able to hear their songs on the Swedish radio. Adam & Alma recently received a great fellowship, from the Swedish Society STIM, to work with a full length album. They are now collaborating with the South American pop-producer Juan Campodónico (Bajofondo Tango Club) and will guest on his first solo album.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13894

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Adam & Alma

Adam & Alma is a young electro duo from Stockholm, Sweden. The duo consists of Ellen Arkbro and Johan Graden and was formed in the spring of 2009, only a couple of months after their very first meeting. They released the EP Back to the sea in March this year. The EP is a collection... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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9:00pm CDT

Amber Digby & Midnight Flyer

Texas claims Amber Digby, but her roots (both musically and geographically) lie in Nashville, TN. Born and raised in the birthplace of Country Music, Amber comes from a long line of Classic Country Music Royalty. Amber's father is Dennis Digby, longtime bass player in the Coal Miners, Loretta Lynn's road band. Amber's mother, Dee, was a backup singer for artists such as Connie Smith. Amber's stepfather, Dicky Overbey, is a steel guitar legend who recorded and performed with Faron Young, Connie Smith, Hank Williams, Jr., Ronnie Milsap, and Johnny Bush. And Amber is the niece of Darrell McCall, who garnered a #1 hit when he wrote 'Eleven Roses', on top of his own solo top 40 hits. Although Amber is certainly in the family business, she is breaking ground in modern country music. In December, 2009, she released her 4th CD, 'Another Way to Live', with Heart of Texas Records. Following on the heels of 3 critically successful releases, the most recent CD showcases Amber's newest venture into songwriting. In addition to the songs on this new CD, Amber is writing with some of the best songwriters in Nashville including Grammy nominee Odie Blackmon, hitmaker Dale Dodson, and Grammy Award winning, Country Music Hall of Famer, Vince Gill. While Amber has toured internationally, playing at festivals in Sweden, Australia, Norway and France, she now has the Grand Ole Opry to her credit. Debuting on December 19, 2009, Amber was introduced and backed by the great Ronnie Milsap. Amber has made a name for herself with top critics, radio and fans alike as the top female vocalist in music dedicated to country music tradition. But her star is rising in a direction of country music originality...writing songs that echo the themes and melodies of country music roots, while expressing the heart of a young woman in a modern world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15023

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Amber Digby & Midnight Flyer

Texas claims Amber Digby, but her roots (both musically and geographically) lie in Nashville, TN. Born and raised in the birthplace of Country Music, Amber comes from a long line of Classic Country Music Royalty. Amber's father is Dennis Digby, longtime bass player in the Coal Miners... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Continental Club

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9:00pm CDT

B L A C K I E All Caps, With Spaces

Michael LaCour (born 1987 in Houston, Texas), known by his stage name as B L A C K I E... All Caps, With Spaces is an American rapper and record producer. His music is an array of Noise, Hardcore Punk, Southern Rap, and U.K. Grime. This combination of influences has led him to be labeled as the founder of American Grime.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13024

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B L A C K I E ALL CAPS WITH SPACES

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Barcelona

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9:00pm CDT

Bikini

Bikini is Nigel Diamond and Olivier Olivier. Their music is like Salinger on MDMA. Diamond is originally from Miami and Olivier was classically trained at the Royal Conservatory. Olivier Olivier is the son of the late Indian poet Fateh Bains and moved to Canada where he attended Glen-Lyon Norfolk School, a school chosen for its musical program affiliated with the Royal Conservatory of Music. It was here Olivier met Nigel Diamond, who was sent down after he was expelled from his previous school. It wasn’t until after Glen-Lyon Norfolk that the two began to make music together. Olivier composes all the melodies in the fall of each year, drawing his inspiration from the poetry he writes during the summer. He records vocals, exports all his drafts without titles or form to Diamond. Diamond spends the following spring arranging Olivier's melodies, rhythm sequences and vocal treatments – adding his own lines. The result is a finished record. Nothing is sent back to Olivier. The songs are sent from Diamond to be mastered and released.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14733

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Bikini

Bikini is Nigel Diamond and Olivier Olivier. Their music is like Salinger on MDMA. Diamond is originally from Miami and Olivier was classically trained at the Royal Conservatory. Olivier Olivier is the son of the late Indian poet Fateh Bains and moved to Canada where he attended Glen-Lyon... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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9:00pm CDT

Brother

BROTHER Manifesto: We're really unique and interesting, seriously! We like all types of underground bands that nobody else has ever heard of, and we love all the really really indie movies that only like five hundred people in the whole nation have seen! Oh yeah, and we love foreign films, not the fun or interesting ones, the ones that make you think! ...and let's see...what else... we've read all these books, books that you've never even heard of, books that have started revolutions! We're revolutionaries! ...and let's see... we're not very political, but we hate George W Bush! and we hate Michael Moore too! Let's see... we love the outdoors and we love doing adventurous things, oh yeah, we love travelling too! And we love exotic foods, and did I mention we love travelling? We just want to visit the world!!! .....did somebody say tongue in cheek?
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12689

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Brother

BROTHER Manifesto: We're really unique and interesting, seriously! We like all types of underground bands that nobody else has ever heard of, and we love all the really really indie movies that only like five hundred people in the whole nation have seen! Oh yeah, and we love foreign... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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9:00pm CDT

Cheyenne Marie Mize

It’s a challenge not to fall in love with Cheyenne Marie Mize. Whimsical, haunting, dreamlike folk that’s dynamic and eschews the traditional folk formulae, her debut, Before Lately, is an amalgamation of contradictions – rugged and gentle, innocent and forlorn, spacious and intimate, desolate and uplifting. Guitar, piano, bells, occasional percussion, and honey-tinged vocals make up this simple, immaculate collection of vintage torch ballads, engrossed in twinkling bucolic imagery that showcases a soul twice her age. Mize’s talent certainly did not go unnoticed. While Mize is no stranger to her hometown of Louisville by way of her other bands, Arnett Hollow and the Carter Family-channeling Maiden Radio, she introduced herself internationally on the 10″ release Among the Gold with Bonnie “Prince” Billy – a collection of late 19th century American parlor music handpicked by Mize and Oldham. Mize continued her alliance with Ben Sollee as a major player in the Dear Companion tour supporting Ben and Daniel Martin Moore’s collaborative Sub Pop release in early 2010. More importantly, 2010 is the year in which Mize takes the front of the stage supporting her amazing solo debut. The challenge is on, but Mize will be hard to avoid in the near future.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13443

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Cheyenne Marie Mize

Whimsical, haunting, dreamlike music that eschews the traditional formulae, Cheyenne Marie Mize presents a rainbow of juxtapositions. Her 2010 debut, Before Lately, has been described as rugged and gentle, spacious and intimate, desolate and uplifting. The New York Times went on to... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Momo's

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9:00pm CDT

Colin Stetson

Colin Stetson was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI and earned a degree in music from his hometown school, the University of Michigan, in 1997. Six years in San Francisco followed, then another four in Brooklyn, NY. Over this time, he developed his unique solo voice on saxophones and clarinets, culminating in the release of the album New History Warfare Vol. 1″ on Agoo Records in 2008. Stetson now resides in Montreal, QC, and performs regularly on assorted saxohones, clarinets, cornet, french horn and flute. His latest solo record New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges' will be released Feb. 22, 2011 on Constellation. Aside from his work as a soloist, Stetson has brought his talents to the stage and studio with dozens of artists over the past decade, including Tom Waits, Arcade Fire, TV on the Radio, Feist, Bon Iver, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed, David Byrne, Jolie Holland, Sinead O'Connor, LCD Soundsystem, The National, Angelique Kidjo, and Anthony Braxton. Colin is a regular member of the bands Sway Machinery and Bell Orchestre and will be a touring member of Bon Iver in support of their new record in 2011, on which he also appears.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15198

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Colin Stetson

Colin Stetson was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI and earned a degree in music from his hometown school, the University of Michigan, in 1997. Six years in San Francisco followed, then another four in Brooklyn, NY. Over this time, he developed his unique solo voice on saxophones and... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Colourmusic

“I don’t want to say too much about how we did it,” explains singer/guitarist Ryan Hendrix, “But we researched fornication tempos and started writing the music with these rhythms in mind.” Welcome to the beautifully strange world of Colourmusic, a place where concept albums—an LP named My _____ is Pink in this case—have nothing to do with structured narratives or loosely-linked lyrics. More like musical walls that must be climbed, whether that means shunning acoustic guitars or modeling the rhythm section of some songs after metronomic sex acts. Which isn’t as titillating as it sounds. The way Hendrix sees it, “We wanted to focus on human sexuality and reproduction. Not in terms of turning people on; from a point of view of fear and anxiety, and how it’s the prominent decision-making force in many people’s lives.” That explains a couple things, starting with My _____ is Pink’s actual sound. Rounded out by bassist Colin Fleishacker, drummer Nicholas Ley, and guitarist Nick Turner, Colourmusic’s new material amounts to an ever-evolving mass of melancholic melodies, gauzy vocals, shifty beats, and monophonic musical structures ( or something else I don't like connotation of powerchord). Not to mention glimpses of agnostic gospel grooves (“You For Leaving Me”), hip-shaking R&B (“Feels Good To Wear”), acid-drenched pop (“Tog”), and Bladerunner-inspired psych (“Pororoca,” which means—quite tellingly—“great destructive noise” in many parts of South America). And then there’s “The Little Death,” a five-part foray into the outer realm of sandblasted rock, subterranean drone tones, and the kind of headphone-ready hooks that cause weak-willed speakers to spontaneously combust. Like a yellow brick road to the second circle of hell (lust, if you haven’t visited Dante’s Inferno in a while), it’s a ten-minute guide to what makes Colourmusic tick. Well, sort of. Truth be told, the Oklahoma-based band isn’t spelling anything out. “If you write a song that’s too literal, it dates it,” explains Hendrix. “We’d rather make things a little more subconscious. It gives a song a longer life span because you never know what’s really going on.” “The music tells us what the song is going to be about,” says Hendrix. “Once we have a drum beat, it’s alive. And once we come back to it, it’s basically beckoning us to finish it.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11738

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Colourmusic

In keeping with their single minded voyaging between disparate sonic realms, Colourmusic’s greatest influence has always been their own intuition. Take new album May You Marry Rich, released via Memphis Industries on March 24th, described by co-founder, vocalist and guitarist Ryan... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Friends

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9:00pm CDT

Connor Hanwick

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Cooley Fly

Kiss my Convere...Cooley Fly's first official release.OUT NOW
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15219

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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9:00pm CDT

Country Mice

Country Mice front man Jason Rueger grew up on a farm in rural Kansas passed down through three generations of his family. With headphones on, he walked the path, bruised his hands and squinted his eyes in the sun, but music, above all else, made him whole. Looking out from his window, he set his sights for something different than the dirt and milo that stung his eyes and cut his hands. Jason fought against the gravity-pull of hometown and, with all the joy and pain of letting go, moved to Brooklyn. Here, he met Ben Bullington (guitar), Kurt Kuehn (drums) and Mike Feldman (bass), who, being from Kansas, Wisconsin and upstate New York, also shared a comfort in displacement and they quickly banded with Rueger. As Country Mice, they rallied together to craft apocalyptic ballads through amplifier hazes that thicken into funnel clouds, drums that stomp-clap sedately before the storm peaks, and bass tones that thicken the bloodstream. Jason draws on his small town rearing with sophistication beyond the ordinarily romantic and reductive Americana troubadour, and his songwriting is anything but dime a dozen. You can hear strong traces of Neil Young and Wilco mixed into their modern experimental guitar sounds that any fan of mid-90’s Sonic Youth and Dinosaur Jr. would love. Together they cut their teeth among the other hardworking bands of Brooklyn's fast-paced scene. To date, the band has released two formative 7" singles and a limited edition cassette on Brooklyn-based indie labels and now they are ready to unleash their debut album,"Twister," on Wao Wao Records. This is a record that sonically chisels through the calloused shell of glossy rock & roll to find the dissonant live wire beneath and play it for all its worth. It tells a tale of strained memory: the hardships, joys, and love of growing up in a small town in the Midwest, with the hopes and dreams of traveling the world – a record for every kid seeing the big world from his small bedroom window. Wao Wao Records (www.myspace.com/waowaorecords) is run by Toby Rascal and Hbear, two members of Kanine Records (www.kaninerecords.com), out of the basement of the Kanine Records headquarters, normally referred to as the Doghouse. Toby and Hbear formed Wao Wao Records to start releasing records by Country Mice the day they heard a lo-fi mp3 off of a 4-track demo that Jason, Ben and Kurt did in their practice space. They instantly knew then and there, that these three had something special and they wanted to be a part of it. “I instantly fell in love with their scratchy guitar sounds. It reminded of the joys of digging up a lost bone on a warm spring day. While their guitars feed back off of his homemade amp, Jason gives off a classically lost vocal style that gives way to a whole new take on a long lost 90’s indie sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14278

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Country Mice

Country Mice front man Jason Rueger grew up on a farm in rural Kansas passed down through three generations of his family. With headphones on, he walked the path, bruised his hands and squinted his eyes in the sun, but music, above all else, made him whole. Looking out from his window... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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9:00pm CDT

Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr

Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr is a project started by two professional men of music and leisure (Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott). Building ground-up, recording in a basement without the benefit of expensive microphones or big-name producers, while also building top-down with the use of drum machines and samplers, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. create what Real Detroit Weekly called "trippy, ethereal hip-hop/folk...it's a weird combination that is delicious to the ear."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11552

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Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr

Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr is a project started by two professional men of music and leisure (Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott). Building ground-up, recording in a basement without the benefit of expensive microphones or big-name producers, while also building top-down with the use of drum... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Phoenix

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9:00pm CDT

Dan Dyer

Soul-folk singer-songwriter Dan Dyer has been a fixture on the Austin music scene since the late 90s, when he was frontman for the much heralded blues-rock outfit, Breedlove. For his debut solo album, "...Of What Lies Beneath", (2004) Dyer headed to New York City and Miami to collaborate with veteran rock legend Lenny Kravitz, who produced and released the record on Kravitz’s own Reprise imprint label, Roxie Records. Dyer then returned to Austin, his musical birthplace, to record and release his 2008 self–titled album, a soul-revivalist recording produced by David Boyle in an old snake-charmer church turned studio on the east side of Austin. It was named one of the top 10 local albums of the year by both the Austin American Statesman and The Austin Chronicle, and climbed to the #3 R&B spot on iTunes within a week of its digital release. The Chronicle called it "a blue-ribbon disc. At once joyous, creative and satisfying, Dyer channels 1970s era Hathaway and Wonder with modern panache and without a hint of mimicry." Dyer’s voice and live performance intensity are raw and hot, yet soulful and sensitive, drawing from a wealth of classic soul, blues, folk, and R&B legends. The audience is treated to a special brand of commotion as Dyer switches from piano to guitar, sometimes performing with a boyish grin, and other times with a perspiring concentration. He has toured the US extensively, in support of his own releases, and alongside artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Corinne Bailey Rae, Rufus Wainwright, Laura Izibor, Ledisi, and others. He has also been invited to perform at major festivals such as Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Essence Music Festival, Voodoo Music Experience, and New Orleans Jazz Fest's Annual Piano Night at the House of Blues.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11335

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Dan Dyer

Discovering his musical voice in his late teens, Dan Dyer quickly rose to prominence in Austin during the late 90’s with the band Breedlove. After touring with Breedlove, Dyer found his way into commercial songwriting, with songs placed in marketing campaigns for Budweiser, Chevrolet... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Speakeasy

9:00pm CDT

Dead Sara

MUSIC HISTORY IS RICH WITH ROCK BANDS FRONTED BY DYNAMIC DUOS. LOOKING TO CARRY ON THIS VITAL YIN AND YANG TRADITION (MINUS THE DRAMA SUCH CHEMISTRY OFTEN FUELS) ARE SINGER EMILY ARMSTRONG AND GUITARIST SIOUXSIE MEDLEY, WHO FRONT LOS ANGELES' DEAD SARA - AN ELECTRIFYING ROCK OUTFIT WHOSE SUPERCHARGED MUSIC IS PROPELLED BY MEDLEY'S MONSTER RIFFS AND ARMSTRONG'S WAILING, PASSIONATE VOCALS. THE TWO MUSICIANS ARE A STUDY IN CONTRAST ONSTAGE: MEDLEY REMAINS ROOTED IN PLACE - A SOLID, STEADY ANCHOR FOR ARMSTRONG'S ALMOST UNHINGED PERFORMANCES. A SKILLED VOCAL STYLIST WHO CAN HANDLE BLUES, SOUL, AND FOLK-ROCK WITH EQUAL APLOMB, ARMSTRONG WILL UNLEASH A GUTTURAL HOWL ONE MINUTE AND TRILL AS PRETTY AS A SONGBIRD THE NEXT. DEAD SARA IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT FROM A YOUNG, HUNGRY ROCK BAND: UNPREDICTABLE AND ENIGMATIC, AND LOOKING TO MAKE AN EXPLOSIVE SONIC AND EMOTIONAL IMPACT. DEAD SARA, WHICH ALSO INCLUDES BASSIST CHRIS NULL AND DRUMMER SEAN FRIDAY, FUNNEL THE FEROCIOUS SPECTACLE OF THEIR LIVE SHOW INTO THEIR SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM, WHICH THEY ARE RELEASING THIS SPRING. PRODUCED BY NOAH SHAIN, THE ALBUM IS A VERSATILE SHOWCASE FOR THE BAND'S TALENT, VEERING EFFORTLESSLY FROM MELODIC, SOARING TUNES ('WE ARE WHAT YOU SAY,' 'WHISPERS & ASHES') TO BRUISED POWER BALLADS ('DEAR LOVE,' 'FACE TO FACE') TO FIERCE, HEAVY STOMPERS ('TIMED BLUES,' 'TEST MY PATIENCE,' 'WEATHERMAN'). 'THAT DIVERSITY IS WHAT'S HONEST AND REAL TO US,' MEDLEY SAYS. 'WE LOVE CLASSIC ROCK, BLUES, FOLK, METAL, PUNK, GOSPEL, ALL OF IT, SO WE DIDN'T WANT TO PUT RESTRICTIONS ON OURSELVES GENRE-WISE. WE JUST KNEW WE WANTED THE MUSIC TO SOUND REALLY RAW AND PRIMAL, EVEN A BIT UNSETTLING.' LYRICALLY, MANY OF DEAD SARA'S SONGS ARE SURVIVAL ANTHEMS INFORMED BY THEIR STRUGGLE TO STAY TRUE TO THEIR VISION OF BEING A POWERFUL, UNCOMPROMISING FEMALE-FRONTED ROCK BAND. ARMSTRONG AND MEDLEY MET AS MUSIC-OBSESSED TEENAGERS GROWING UP IN LOS ANGELES AND HAVE BEEN PLAYING TOGETHER IN ONE CAPACITY OR ANOTHER EVER SINCE. ALONG THE WAY, THEY ENCOUNTERED VARIOUS INDUSTRY PEOPLE, INCLUDING INTERESTED MAJOR-LABEL EXECUTIVES, WHO SUGGESTED THEY DEVELOP A MORE POP-FRIENDLY SOUND. 'IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE'S IDEAS ABOUT WHAT WE SHOULD BE DOING,' ARMSTRONG SAYS. 'I ENDED UP SHUTTING MYSELF OFF FROM EVERYONE AND FEELING REALLY CRUSHED. I DIDN'T REALLY COME OUT OF IT UNTIL SOME OF MY CLOSE FRIENDS AND FANS OF THE BAND EXPRESSED CONCERN, SAYING 'WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? YOU CAN'T GIVE UP.'' THAT EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE FUELS DEAD SARA'S FIRST SINGLE, 'WE ARE WHAT YOU SAY,' IN WHICH ARMSTRONG (WHO WRITES THE BAND'S LYRICS) SINGS: 'I LOST MYSELF SOMEWHERE I NEVER WANTED TO BE. NOW IT'S TIME TO START ALL OVER. WE WERE HELD TO THE LIGHT BUT WE NEVER WENT BLIND. YOU CAN'T BACK DOWN, KID. WE ARE WHAT YOU SAY. WE ARE NOT WHAT YOU THINK.' IRONICALLY, 'WE ARE WHAT YOU SAY' IS DEAD SARA'S POPPIEST SONG, 'THOUGH IT'S STILL KIND OF GNARLY AND SLEAZY,' MEDLEY NOTES. 'IT'S LIKE, 'HEY, YOU WANT POP? THIS IS OUR POP, SO FUCK OFF.'' ADDS ARMSTRONG: 'THAT SONG DISTILLS A LOT OF WHAT WE'RE ABOUT. IT'S MELODIC AND ACCESSIBLE, BUT STILL INTENSE AND UNRULY. WE'VE PUT UP QUITE A FIGHT TO BE WHO WE ARE, AND I THINK YOU CAN HEAR IT IN THE MUSIC.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14849

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Dead Sara

Rising Los Angeles rock band Dead Sara have recently signed to Epic Records. As they gear up to release their second single “Lemon Scent,” which they will perform in an episode of CW’s The Vampire Diaries airing March 21st, the band hits the road with Muse in February as support... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Marq

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9:00pm CDT

DELS

In an era of homogeneous hip hop, the music of Kieren Dickins ' better known as his on-stage alter ego DELS ' comes as a breath of proverbial fresh air. DELS' signature sound belies a truly eclectic range of musical influences, from his days in a two-step garage band as a teenager, to a long-standing creative partnership with Joe Goddard from electro-pop wonder team Hot Chip. The resulting product is a unique mishmash of squelchy bass lines, tinkering keys, syncopated drums and the occasional steel pan, all juxtaposed by DELS' infectiously languid flow. It's a sound that is fast gaining recognition amongst music heads the world over, and has seen DELS tour Europe with Hip Hop eccentrics Yo! Majesty, and play at festivals including Glastonbury, Transmusicales and Big Chill. Having featured heavily on the acclaimed 'Kwesachu' mixtape by production wunderkinds Micachu and Kwes, DELS has just put the final touches to his debut album (produced by Joe Goddard, kwes and Micachu), 'Gob' due for release later this year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14876

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DELS

In an era of homogeneous hip hop, the music of Kieren Dickins ' better known as his on-stage alter ego DELS ' comes as a breath of proverbial fresh air. DELS' signature sound belies a truly eclectic range of musical influences, from his days in a two-step garage band as a teenager... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Dikes of Holland

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Dikes of Holland

Austin locals, Dikes of Holland, uniquely blended style of garage rock and post punk results in a raucous live presence. Fresh off a tour of the northeast, DOH return home to continue work on their third upcoming full-length LP in anticipation for a European tour this fall.http... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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9:00pm CDT

Dinosaur Feathers

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Dinosaur Feathers

With Whistle Tips, Brooklyn, NY quartet Dinosaur Feathers flee from the tropics of their debut, 2009’s Fantasy Memorial, and push themselves into hitherto unexplored and ultimately rewarding new territories. Once tethered to a drum machine, the addition of drummer Nick Brooks provides... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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9:00pm CDT

DJ Teraoka and the Revolution

DJ TERAOKA AND THE REVOLUTION is a band of powerful digital rock presented by three members covering their faces with Jason's hockey mask and skull mask. They were formed in 2004. The threesome, Vocal/Bassist/Programing:Dj teraoka, and guitarist:Imai, and drummer Tsune. They were inspired directly by rock, punk, garege, alternative rock, heavymetal, and techno. The sound is full of a preeminent digital sound and groove. It changes any hall into the "Disco Teraoka of the near future" in an instant.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10962

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DJ Teraoka and the Revolution

DJ TERAOKA AND THE REVOLUTION is a band of powerful digital rock presented by three members covering their faces with Jason's hockey mask and skull mask. They were formed in 2004. The threesome, Vocal/Bassist/Programing:Dj teraoka, and guitarist:Imai, and drummer Tsune. They were... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Hideout

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9:00pm CDT

Droop-E

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Droop-E

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Fuze

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9:00pm CDT

Eagle Claw

Weighing in at 700 pounds, two guitars, a bass and drums, Austin, Tx’s instruMetal outfit EAGLE CLAW is; Matt Rade, Michael Gonzalez, Luther Smalls and Bart Butler. Formed in the fall of 2007, the band started gaining momentum quickly when their Demo “Bastard Usurper” first infiltrated Austin’s music scene. This was followed up by their first official release entitled “Poacher”, which features 9 tracks that propels the listener through a dualistic soundscape of the void and the light. As it stands, the band predominantly shreds the Texas area, but is currently scheduling their next tour for April of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14663

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Eagle Claw

Austin TX's instruMETAL outfit EAGLE CLAW plays heavy, loud music. Formed in the fall of 2007, the band started gaining momentum when their Demo "Bastard Usurper" first infiltrated Austin's music scene and was quickly followed up by their official release entitled "Poacher." Comprised... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Ale House

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9:00pm CDT

Eternal Summers

Eternal Summers will detonate your chill vibe. While you’ve no doubt spent the hot months absorbing ultraviolets and soaking up beachy sounds, Nicole Yun and Daniel Cundiff have been cutting loose in the back woods, creating their fuzziest, jangliest statement yet: Silver, out on Fall 2010 on Kanine. The inland duo’s music comes out of the forests of Roanoke, VA, where the mountain vistas are inspiring but the scene is mostly cover bands. Both members are a part of the Magic Twig Community, a collective of nine like-minded musicians that cherish boundless creativity and weirdo indie pop. When Yun, who sings and plays guitar, moved to Roanoke, she originally played with another drummer, but when he bailed before a gig, Cundiff jumped in. What resulted was something very, very punk, and Yun and Cundiff knew they had the right musical chemistry. That’s when Eternal Summers was born. Feeling no need to flesh out their lineup, the duo decided to treat the open spaces as an instrument. When they call it dream punk, they’re only partially joking. Taut, hooky and often wide-open, their sound is simple but it takes up room. They employ the quietest quiets and the loudest louds—from hazy, clanging reveries to rapid No Wave squalls. They’ve received adoring write-ups since the release of their self-titled debut EP, available on 10-inch vinyl: Pitchfork called “Lightswitch” a song “you need to hear now” and posted the “also-awesome” “Fall Straight Back.” The band has since played with the likes of Harlem, Dum Dum Girls, Best Coast, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Beach Fossils, Surfer Blood and Wild Nothing to name a few. On Silver, Eternal Summers has streamlined and then leaped beyond their original sound. Where the EP was sun-drenched and simple, Silver is far-reaching and ambitious despite its minimalist drums-and-guitar cast. The album mixes 90-second fist-pumpers and dreamy, six-minute meditations, noisy highs, and uncomfortably quiet hums. Silver captures the energy of their live shows–which has inspired the lead single “Pogo”–and calls to mind early indie legends like the Raincoats, Galaxie 500, Beat Happening, and Unrest.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11129

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Eternal Summers

Forming in the ancient lands of Roanoke Virginia, Eternal Summers began as a 2 piece minimal pop project that incorporated post punk and pop elements. Fronted by Nicole Yun (guitar) and backed by Daniel Cundiff (drums). The duo toured the U.S and released several E.P.s and a full... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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9:00pm CDT

Fidlar

The loud, garagey, rock 'n' roll sounds of FIDLAR hit you like that first rip of weed you took during class in the bathroom at high school. Raised on early 80's west coast punk, Zac Carper and Elvis Kuehn write trashy nuggets with a melodic CCR sensibility. Based in Highland Park, where they record demos and make weird youtube videos for every song they have, these dudes blend the brattiness of Redd Kross and the party mentality of Black Lips to form their own sound that is FIDLAR.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14913

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Fidlar

"Thanks for coming, man. Want some bum juice?" "What the fuck is in this shit?" "Tampico and Everclear. It's pretty gross." When they started in 2009, seeing FIDLAR meant showing up to a house party and eventually having this exchange with one of them. Zac Carper, The bands guitarist... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Parish

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9:00pm CDT

Furland

Furland is: Silva! = Guitar, banjo, harmonica and lead voice. gü! = Bass, contrabass, acoustic bass and chorus. Jacinto = Synths, melodic and chorus. Ricardo = Drum and chorus. Furland sounds like: Cosmic Folk Pop Biography: Furland is an indie pop band from Mexico City formed in 2006. The band iniciated while the four of them were studying music at the music academy Fermatta. Back then the band only had two members, but at the end of that year the four of them become one experimental pop project and released their first EP called A Casa Voy with Emi Music. From this first album two singles got released “Lámpara de Lava” and “Tour de France”, but their very first song ever listened was “Robot”, part of the ¿Cuál es tu rock? independent compilations. Furland creates new worlds were La Bola de Pasto (The Grass Ball) lives, this is actually a ball made of grass that lives in Furland, a far far away magic and cosmic land were the members of the band get inspired to write their songs. This sound and style created by Furland also has other important influences as Super Furry Animals, Wilco, The Beatles, Flaming Lips, Supergrass, Doves and many other bands. Furland in stage with: The band has had the oportunity of sharing the stage with internacional and mexican bands such as Razorlight, The Whitest Boy Alive, José Gonzalez, Chetes, Joselo, Bengala, Liquits, Ely Guerra, Porter, Hello Seahorse, Austin Tv, Volovan, Zoe, Café Tacvba among others. Furland has also participated in some festivals like Neurosis Colectiva and Vive Latino. Furland sound has neither virtuosity nor complex levels on it´s composition, it is merely an orchestral pop with melodies and ambients combined with sentimental lyrics which can move from love to music to a nostalgia migration to a new planet.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11036

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Furland

Furland is: Silva! = Guitar, banjo, harmonica and lead voice. gü! = Bass, contrabass, acoustic bass and chorus. Jacinto = Synths, melodic and chorus. Ricardo = Drum and chorus. Furland sounds like: Cosmic Folk Pop Biography: Furland is an indie pop band from Mexico City formed in... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Elysium

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9:00pm CDT

Go Back To The Zoo

Go Back to the Zoo is an Amsterdam-based band. Brothers Teun (guitar) and Cas (vocals) had been playing together since they were little kids, when one day they decided they needed a drummer. They called their friend Bram and told him the good news, and so Bram became the drummer. A while later they met a nice guy while standing in the waiting line for a Strokes concert. His name was Lars, and Cas, Teun and Bram decided that Lars should be the bass player. Lars, who had never touched a bass guitar in his life, liked the idea and started practicing like crazy. And so Go Back to the Zoo was born.   From that moment on they have been writing songs in a dusty old cellar (that also stored a collection of mounted animals). All across the Netherlands Go Back to the Zoo performed their songs, and all across the Netherlands the people liked it. In 2009 they released their first single Beam Me Up which was used by Nike for a worldwide campaign and after that, things went quick. Go Back to the Zoo got singed to Universal Music and ‘Beam me up’ was released officially. Their next singles 'Electric' and 'Hey Dj in 2010 became 'Megahit' on Hollands biggest pop/rock radiostation 3FM. On 13 august they released their debut-album 'Benny Blisto' and it entered the charts at number 3.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13828

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Go Back To The Zoo

Biography Go Back to the Zoo are from Amsterdam. At a tender age brothers Teun (Guitar) and Cas (Vocals) were given a Guns ‘n’ Roses record by their grandmother and they have been making music ever since. Meeting Drummer Bram at high school and completing their line-up by discovering... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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9:00pm CDT

Hollerado

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Hollerado

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Antone's

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9:00pm CDT

Houses

“I got laid off from my job at the end of last year and decided I needed a change. My girlfriend put in her two weeks and we moved out to a little cabin in Papaikou, Hawaii. It’s a pretty remote place outside of Hilo (i.e no plumbing/electricity/gas). We worked for meals during the day cultivating indigenous microorganisms and learning the basics of sustainable living. We drank showered and cooked with rain water. It was a beautifully simple experience. In our downtime, she would paint and I would record. We’d have to light candles in an effort to save solar power to keep my computer running. We inspired each other a lot out there, and I think it shows on the album. She sings on a lot of the tracks on All Night. The music comes from a place of love and ease. The video for Endless Spring was shot there in our spare time, and the music was sketched out loosely over the course of a few months. We just kind of melted into one person. We were able to keep our heads above water for a few months before we both went broke and moved back to Chicago last month. I put together all the arrangements and field recordings over the last few weeks, and that became All Night. “
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12006

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Houses

Originally from Chicago, Houses is Dexter Tortoriello and Megan Messina. They formed in 2010 after a 3 month stint in Papaikou Hawaii living off the land . With no modern conveniences the couple worked for meals during the day cultivating indigenous microorganisms and learning the... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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9:00pm CDT

Innerpartysystem

To call Innerpartysystem's "Never Be Content" epic might be an understatement. Sonically huge and thematically expansive, its origins comprise a saga as well. The EP is the story of a band lost and found, a mission refined. The EP tracks a movement, a survey from a space of uncertainty and flux to one of artistic surety and contentment. Its nominal paradox ' contentment found through never arriving at a static state of satisfaction -- is reflected in the perfectly calibrated tension and release of the six songs contained therein, with as many sneers as messages, a well-earned rest for every barrage of beats. After two years relentlessly touring behind their self-titled major label debut, Innerpartysystem returned to their Mohnton, Pennsylvania home depleted, seeking refuge in the band house. We were definitely in a place at the end of 2009, wondering whether we were going to keep going. It wasn't the happiest time for us, explains drummer Jared Piccone. It was definitely slow at first. When the band found itself without a label at the beginning of 2010, lead singer Patrick Nissley simply hunkered down and continued to amass his musical arsenal. I just kept making music, and I didn't have a set mindset. I just kept doing what I've always been doing. Over the next year, the band would relocate their studio from their suburban roots to the decidedly more metropolitan Hoboken, New Jersey. Both the change in venue and the freedom from major label strictures played a part in the renewed crackle on Never Be Content. The album is a reflection of the things I've been going through, says lead singer Patrick Nissley. Either the tone of a song, or the attitude of a song, or the mood ' I can pinpoint, listening back to it, what I was going through at the time. That the three members come from various musical backgrounds only strengthens the band's latest effort. Piccone's experience on the post-hard-core scene, synth-guitarist Kris Barman's obsessive house listening, and Nissley's encyclopedic knowledge of everything from '70s funk to '90s hip-hop all inform the record, though it's primarily an electronic odyssey. It isn't a new direction, explains Barman of the more house sound of Never Be Content. It's more of a 45 degree turn than a 180. We leaned more toward the programming and technical things, Nissley says. I feel like this record isn't even pushed that far, but it's a good progression in the right direction, to where I want it to go. The result is both sophisticated and danceable, a technical progression with universally relatable themes. Album centerpiece American Trash marks a true progression for the band. Muted beats give way to a synth squawk, and Nissley's vocals, equal parts menace and salve, perfectly encapsulate the voice of the Ugly American ' self-concerned and myopic. Gleaned from the years spent observing American culture both here and abroad, Nissley is careful to note that the song is about a specific stance, and not Americans in general. Some people have the worst priorities, he explains. Sometimes I watch TV and I can't believe what people are doing. I feel people are better than that. Money is a dirty, attraction-repulsion ode that features Nissley's tongue-in-cheek lyrical assault laced with an unrelenting pulse, punctuated by cash registers and heavily distorted vocals. Patrick made this beat one night ' this crazy glitched out beat, Barman explains of the song's origins. The band's work ethic is evidenced in the refining process they go through ' Barman counts eight versions of Money since its inception. All songs were conceived with an eye to their explosive live show, which alchemizes the energy of a DJ set with the structure of song formula. It's why the music came out the way it did, explains Nissley. In the two years the band spent touring, Nissley and crew made a study of the impact certain things had on a crowd. When people mix stuff just right, there's a crazy energy there, says Piccone. Fittingly, the EP plays from start to finish like a 30-minute set. Not only a band who can produce dance beats, Innerpartysystem's fresh approach to electronic music, both in their innovative recording and performing techniques, only scratches the surface of their vast artistic palette. From their mesmerizing hand-programmed light show to the cutting edge hand-manipulated effects live on stage, to the EP's one-of-a-kind album art, their passion for interactive art, both in the aural and visual realms, is a vital part of their creative aesthetic. True to form and the title of the EP, Innerpartysystem have already begun work on the next album. You have to keep setting challenges for yourself, or your life becomes stagnant repetition, Nissley says. You have to keep progressing and moving. If you don't, you get stuck doing something every day. And maybe it's for some people, but it's not for us.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14677

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Innerpartysystem

To call Innerpartysystem's "Never Be Content" epic might be an understatement. Sonically huge and thematically expansive, its origins comprise a saga as well. The EP is the story of a band lost and found, a mission refined. The EP tracks a movement, a survey from a space of uncertainty... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Prague

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9:00pm CDT

J Mascis

J Mascis is probably best known as the frontman of the highly influential indie rock trio Dinosaur Jr. With acclaimed LPs like 1987's You're Living All Over Me and 1988's Bug, the group emerged among the most highly regarded in alternative rock history, with Mascis' brilliant volume infused guitar heroics becoming a primary influence on the burgeoning 'grunge' movement - Mascis was also credited by many for single-handedly bringing back the guitar solo to underground and indie rock. By reintroducing volume and attack in his songs Mascis shed the strict limitations of early 1980's hardcore and practically reinvented punk rock in the process. Mascis' body of work continues to inspire a generation of guitar players and songwriters today. In 1991, Dinosaur Jr. disbanded and Mascis released More Light, his first recording under the moniker J Mascis + The Fog. With its revolving line-up of stellar musicians J Mascis + The Fog continues to churn out new material and tour frequently. Members and collaborators of the Fog have included Mike Watt (Minutemen / fIREHOSE), Ron Asheton (the Stooges), Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices), Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine) Dave Schools (Stockholm Syndrome / Widespread Panic) and Kyle Spence (Harvey Milk). Aside from his work with The Fog, Mascis finds himself behind the drums in the band Witch, and most recently playing guitar with garage rockers Sweet Apple. He is also known to perform solo acoustic proving that there are truly no limitations to his abilities. Fans of Mascis' huge guitar wails will not be disappointed by his intimate acoustic performances as he always brings in plenty of pedals to pepper these performances with the sonically enhanced solos he's best known for. In addition to his own work Mascis has been heavily involved behind the scenes appearing on, producing, and mixing records for a string of highly regarded acts like: fIREHOSE, Tad, Buffalo Tom, Beachwood Sparks, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, The Breeders and many others. J Mascis has also composed music for film and has occasionally appeared in films such as Alison Anders acclaimed Gas, Food and Lodging. When the original line up of Mascis, Lou Barlow on bass and drummer Murph re-formed in 2005 for select live dates it was apparent that the years apart had not eroded any of their vitality. Restoring the sound established by the opening hat-trick gambit of Dinosaur, You're Living All Over Me, and Bug, 2007's Beyond continued the band's march into rock greatness by making old ears smile and new ears bleed afresh. In 2009 the band released Farm, Dinosaur Jr.'s first double LP and their fifth full length record by the original line-up, an album propelled by the unique energy of one of America's greatest living rock bands hitting their stride.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14660

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J Mascis

J Mascis is probably best known as the frontman of the highly influential indie rock trio Dinosaur Jr. With acclaimed LPs like 1987's You're Living All Over Me and 1988's Bug, the group emerged among the most highly regarded in alternative rock history, with Mascis' brilliant volume... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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9:00pm CDT

Jimmie Dale Gilmore & The Wronglers

The Wronglers with Jimmie Dale Gilmore and their CD "Heirloom Music" The Wronglers (Warren Hellman (banjo/vocals), Nate Levine (guitar), Bill (mandolin) & Krista Martin (fiddle), Heidi Clare (fiddle/vocals) and Colleen Browne (bass/vocals)) is an old-time band, born at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2006. Over the years they have played around the Bay Area, opening for the likes of Steve Earle and Gillian Welch, as well as nationally at festivals such as South by Southwest, Old Settler's Festival, Strawberry Festival and The Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis. Jimmie Dale Gilmore of Lubbock, TX released his first album of many in 1988 and his heartfelt singing style, with its masterfully understated phrasing, is known in some circles as 'sagebrush soul,' a genre that he is credited with creating. And, in addition to his long, distinguished solo career, with its three Grammy nominations, Gilmore is a longtime member of The Flatlanders which also features fellow Lubbock-ites Joe Ely and Butch Hancock. For some time Gilmore has been wanting to go back to a time before country music got really commercialized and he saw his opportunity with The Wronglers. Hellman, better known as the benefactor of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, got to know Gilmore through HSB and they have joined forces to make 'Heirloom Music' which will be out this Spring.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11683

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Jimmie Dale Gilmore & The Wronglers

The Wronglers with Jimmie Dale Gilmore and their CD "Heirloom Music" The Wronglers (Warren Hellman (banjo/vocals), Nate Levine (guitar), Bill (mandolin) & Krista Martin (fiddle), Heidi Clare (fiddle/vocals) and Colleen Browne (bass/vocals)) is an old-time band, born at Hardly Strictly... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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9:00pm CDT

Kid Canaveral

Kid Canaveral are a two-boy/two-girl group from Edinburgh. They write indiepop tunes you can move around and flail your limbs to. In true indie spirit, they have self-released four 7" singles and their debut album, Shouting At Wildlife, on their own label, Straight To Video Records. Formed in 2005 in St Andrews, Fife whilst the band were at university, this Scottish four-piece have been steadily growing in confidence over the past few years, attracting a loyal fan-base with consistently engaging live performances up and down the UK. They have completed 4 successful UK tours, as well a number of high profile support slots for artists such as KT Tunstall, Frightened Rabbit, Glasvegas, James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem), King Creosote and The Phantom Band. Kid Canaveral released their long awaited debut album, Shouting at Wildife, in July 2010. Across twelve tracks, the band showcase the breadth of their indie-rock and DIY-pop songwriting skills. The album has been met with wide critical acclaim from both the national press and the online blogosphere – with universal 4* reviews from the major Scottish music press, it has also featured in numerous end of year polls and was made album of the month by BBC Radio 1’s Scotland Introducing show. "Kid Canaveral showcase a sound too big to be Scotland's secret for much longer" The Fly “Our new favourite Scottish band who echo the power-pop days of the Undertones and XTC ” The Herald “Shouting At Wildlife is a thrilling, uplifting and generally all-round spiffing combination of indie-pop skills, lyrical wit, and choruses sung through smiles.” THE SKINNY **** (4 stars) “This debut is packed with singalong melodies, frisky jangles and a real sense of purpose. A jubilant and skilful racket.” THE LIST **** (4 stars)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10870

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Kid Canaveral

Kid Canaveral are a two-boy/two-girl group from Edinburgh. They write indiepop tunes you can move around and flail your limbs to. In true indie spirit, they have self-released four 7" singles and their debut album, Shouting At Wildlife, on their own label, Straight To Video Records... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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9:00pm CDT

Kingdom

Kingdom is a Brooklyn-based producer and DJ whose signature sets and productions have been gathering a rabid following since he released his first mixtape in 2006. Since then, DJs from Diplo to BBC’s Annie Mac have given his tracks spins, and with his recent signing to Fools Gold Records and the video for his debut single “Mind Reader” airing on MTV2, there’s no doubt that Kingdom is the young American producer to watch. Kingdom may play everything from kuduro to juke, but R&B is his first love, and it shows in his bass-heavy remixes and original tracks, often featuring R&B vocal samples on top of his trademark production style—what some have called “a Brooklyn take on the UK garage sound.” This vanguard of tropical blends, Latin stylings and bass-heavy, dance-savvy sounds from around the world is catching the ear of more than a few tastemakers. Kingdom has received positive press and praise from magazines such as The Fader and XLR8R, to trendsetting sites such as Pitchfork and Discobelle, but his eclectic, forward-thinking style blows right past the buzz. Bok Bok of the London-based Night Slugs collective attested: “The genres Kingdom dips into range across the board, but his mixes create within themselves a new logic, a gutter house aesthetic that just makes sense.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13062

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Kingdom

Kingdom is a Brooklyn-based producer and DJ whose signature sets and productions have been gathering a rabid following since he released his first mixtape in 2006. Since then, DJs from Diplo to BBC’s Annie Mac have given his tracks spins, and with his recent signing to Fools Gold... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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9:00pm CDT

Kurt BoDean and Wirefence

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Kurt BoDean and Wirefence

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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9:00pm CDT

Leeroy Stagger

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Leeroy Stagger

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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9:00pm CDT

Master Blaster Sound System

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Master Blaster Sound System

Master Blaster Sound System is at the nexus of Cumbia Crunk, Roots Norteño and Deep Club tracks. South Texas Cumbia OG's Dj Dus, Brian Ramos, and Cecy Treviño are at the creative center of this brutal collaboration several years in the making. Master Blaster is producing fresh sounds... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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9:00pm CDT

Moth Fight

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Moth Fight

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Malverde

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9:00pm CDT

Mujeres

Practically as a brand new band, the projection of Mujeres until today is very strong and are considered one of the most pushing bands of Barcelona (Spain). Mujeres are four friends that met during their film studies and after working on several projects together decided to form a band and spread around their art and charisma. With their debut album 'Mujeres' (Sones 2009) and in less than 2 years Mujeres have played their powerful and empathic Iberic garage rock in the main venues of Spain, as well as most of the national festivals (specially remarkable their 3 amazing shows at Primavera Sound 2010). Also, in 2010 the band have travelled abroad and offered their extreme shows in th UK (they played The Great Escape in Brighton, Liverpool Sound City, London Camden Barfly, Camden Eye and Proud Camden, Sound Control and In te City in Manchester) and have crossed the Italian border to play in Here Stay Festival and Soundlabs. In 2009 the band was the Spanish representation in last year's Europavox edition (FR). Mujeres were one of the 10 finalists artists of the International Diesel U Music contest (were thousands of artists from all over the world participated). For that reason the prestigious production company Linkink recorded a music clip for them in London last autumn; it's shown on tv channels like MTV nearly every day. Their beautiful second music clip is a production of the genious Canada. The reviews of their live acts full of energy and brilliant hits and the reaction of the whole press and media about the album, as well as the audience attending to their gigs is unanimous: Mujeres are publicaly well acclaimed. At this moment, Mujeres are ready to follow their winter tour around Spain and ready to hit Texas and the US west coast in the next spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14591

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Mujeres

'Mujeres' debut, was a perfect record. In 2009, the four-piece band from Barcelona were in everyone's conversation. Their first work 'Demo 08' (Hombre Bueno Discos) was considered a local cult treasure and their long list of shows the real place-to-be. Few months later, the 7" 'Yella... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Nuvola

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9:00pm CDT

New Cassettes

Purveyors of fine noise since 2005, Northhampton (UK) five piece band. The New Cassettes released their debut single, "You Won't Stop" on Fantastic Plastic- with copy selling out within the month and finding itself at Number 11 in the Indie Charts. The band gained critical acclaim and frequently plays on Radio 1, BBC6 and XFM. Sitting nicely MYSPACE Featured Artist and Radio 1 front page feature. From this the band was asked to support "The Strokes", performed at "Glastonbury", featured on "The Inbetweeners" Soundtrack and Toured Japan 2009. Presently, New Cassettes have just finished mixing their 2nd album "Winterhead" with Grammy winning song writer and Producer Adam Schlesinger of "Fountains of Wayne". Album will be release 2011. Recently, the band played for an official ASCAP Showcase @ the Gibson Lounge, Los Angeles. Also the New Cassettes will be featured in ASCAP's PLAYBACK MAGAZINE, December 2010 issue.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10757

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New Cassettes

NEW CASSETTES is a five-piece band from Northampton, England who delivers a fresh blast of modern rock that is artful, edgy and infectious. Evoking a fascinating blend of classic indie rock, pop and new wave, yet thoroughly 21st Century. Spiky guitars go head to head with propulsive... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
512

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9:00pm CDT

OLIVETREEdance

OLIVETREEDANCE is 100% HI ENERGY ORGANIC DANCE MUSIC. This project from Portugal born in 2005 and fuses dance music, all-acoustic, with the tribal sounds of indigenous instruments, creating an unforgettable experience that has attracted a diverse audience. At the SXSW FEST they will play DUO and will introduce the last album: DIDGERIDOO DANCE ALL BEAUTY! released with the label NATURAL GROOVE RECORDS. In 50 minute they will show you how didgeridoo and drum-kit can go wild fast and crazy. You can expect full power and energy gig, so prepare yourselves to dance, sweat and having fun.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10937

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OLIVETREEdance

OLIVETREEDANCE is 100% HI ENERGY ORGANIC DANCE MUSIC. This project from Portugal born in 2005 and fuses dance music, all-acoustic, with the tribal sounds of indigenous instruments, creating an unforgettable experience that has attracted a diverse audience. At the SXSW FEST they will... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Copa

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9:00pm CDT

Olof Arnalds

Ólöf Arnalds is an Icelandic singer and multi-instrumentalist. Classically educated on the violin and self-taught on viola, guitar and charango, Ólöf’s most distinctive asset is, nonetheless, her voice. A voice of instantly captivating, spring water chasteness possessed of a magical, otherworldly quality that is simultaneously innocent yet ancient (“somewhere between a child and an old woman” according to no less an authority than Björk).   While she has been favorably compared with the likes of Vashti Bunyan, Judee Sill and Kate Bush, Ólöf’s approach to making music remains highly individual: playful but intimate; accessible and uplifting, yet deeply personal and suffused with a timeless mystique that goes beyond the puckish inscrutability of her native tongue. Ólöf has also quickly proved herself as a magnetic, utterly self-assured stage performer, reliant as much on screwball humour, vaudevillian charm and even outright bawdiness, as much as the contrasting delicacy of her song delivery.  
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13948

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Olof Arnalds

Ólöf Arnalds is an Icelandic singer and multi-instrumentalist. Classically educated on the violin and self-taught on viola, guitar and charango, Ólöf’s most distinctive asset is, nonetheless, her voice. A voice of instantly captivating, spring water chasteness possessed of a... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Swan Dive

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9:00pm CDT

Palmbomen

As Palmbomen, Kai Hugo makes tracks that reside somewhere between italo disco and 60's pop. Hugo cuts a striking figure, performing surrounded by synthesizers, a lightshow, and noises that sound straight out of the Amazon. Palmbomen was part of the tenth KitsunÂ© Maison Compilation, which was released in november 2010. Since then, he has been busy remixing the likes of The Aikiu (Abracada), THE BENELUX, and more. Check out preview of his live performance here - http://vimeo.com/15988986 Contact: michiel@nonrecords.net +31(0)638965505
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14953

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Palmbomen

http://palmbomenmusic.com/

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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9:00pm CDT

Pedropiedra

Pedropiedra is the name that Pedro Subercaseaux chooses to name his music and his personality. Straight and simple, his nickname rules itself according to his own musical rules: search for the pop song without resort to big words and say much with little. With that intention, Pedropiedra edited by middle 2009 his debuting homonym becoming soon pretty popular thanks to the rst single “Inteligencia Dormida” sounding in different radio stations and calling the attention of divers Chilean virtual publications, Pedropiedra managed to take his music to a massive and popular elds in just a couple of months being catalogued as one of the top musical leaders (according to 2009 ranking from El Sabado magazine from El Mercurio, an important Chilean newspaper). His pop proposal, heiress of acoustic and electronic sounds, consolidated the path of Pedropiedra after being part of the successful band CHC, a hip hop collective in which he formed three studio albums, then Yaia where he combined pop, country and surf and Hermanos Brothers, a hip hop duet awarded in 2003 as best independent group of the region according to MTV. After adding up a nourished repertory of presentations in Santiago de Chile together with his old bands, Pedropiedra decided to live for a period of time in Mexico City in 2008 to prepare what would be his rst soloist album. In one of his different promotions, he meets Leonel García- ex member of the Mexican ballad duet Sin Bandera- who decided to support Pedro from the executive production of his debut album. The thirteen songs that forms Pedropiedra, shows a taste for pop song and the possibility of composing simple lyrics about diverse topics such as love, social relationships or dead. As a life journal transformed in an album, the debut of Pedropiedra was received by Chilean press as the most intimate registration from the singer. At the same time, his sticky refrains and melodies where dened as one of the best examples of Nuevo Chilean pop, making it comparable to Gepe’s and Javiera Mena’s productions. Parallel, Pedropiedra composed in 2007 part of the soundtrack of the prime opera from Sebastián Silva: La Vida me Mata. The Singer collaborated once more with Sebastian in 2009 adding up the song “Ayayayay” for the movie La Nana, a lm awarded as best movie on the Sundance Festival in that year.Thanks to La Nana success in the United States, the song was selected between the themes to compete as best song at the Oscar’s. In addition to this international recognition, he adds his participation as special guest to the 2009 edition of the Feria Internacional de Música de Buenos Aires, plus his appearance in the Día Mundial de la Música in Chile, an event that gathers an audience of more than 50,000 people. Back in Mexico, in December same year, Pedropiedra toured different Mexican stages as guest of the third edition of Festival Neutral at the Multiforo Alicia, the musician released his album at Centro Cultural España and also was a guest in the sixth edition of Festival Diego Rivera. At the beginning of 2010, Pedropiedra surprised the audience of Vive Latino festival with a really intense show. The singer’s fans acclaimed all of his repertory over passing the audio of the compound. This showed the impact the singer had between Mexican audiences who knew every single song because of the rotation of his music on local Mexican radio stations. At the same time, in this new trip to Mexico, Pedro made some presentations along with Gepe taking the occasion of recording part of his new material: “Cripta y Vida”. In May 2010,Pedropiedra travelled through Spain, country he visited for the rst time in company of Javier Mena, Chinoy and Gepe with dates in Madrid and Barcelona. Actually, Pedropiedra works on the last details of “Cripta y Vida” while he maintains a tight agenda of live presentations. PEDROPIEDRA PRESS: Extravaganza! Magazine (Chile, May 2009): “The rst soloist album of Pedro Suber- caseaux, a.k.a Pedro Piedra (Hermanos Brothers, Yaia and CHC) it’s an ensem- ble of simple melodies and lyrics, with metaphors charged with emotion, irony and a pretty good dose of good humor, that give as a result a disc with an admirable naturalness” Super45 Magazine (Chile, June 2009) “The quality on the voice and recording (realized at Sin Bandera’s- Leonel García studio) are some of the reasons to understand why this disc is one of the best that has been released this year” Sumplemento Wiken (Chile, Sep- tember 2009) Pedro Piedra is one of those persons that thanks to his unreachable behavior inside the rules of social interaction ended being a funny guy: a guy a little bit weird and pretty much unique. The same as his songs” El Mercurio (Chile, 2009) Pedropiedra is pop with distinction, with a personal humor and mood in his lyrics, with accurate melodies and his voice always in forefront. Everything he says is part of a good melody and its pop music sing with absolutely no tics at all, another good reason to nd him good” POTQ.CL (Chile, June 2009) About Pedropiedra: “More than 40 minutes that is divided in 13 songs that never lower their level. The pop, the guitars and memorable lyrics intercalate each other to assemble a very sticky work and also very good for hum- even, leaving a place for the heartfelt obeisance that is Mi Mamá (…). A gesture of tremendous honesty, that doesn’t distune because precisely, all this plate feels honest from beginning to end” Mus.CL Magazine (Chile) “Pedro Subercaseaux arrived just a couple of weeks ago to Santiago from Mexico City. Without too many plans, he spends the summer heat in a department close to Plaza Italia and keeps composing and recording. What matters him the most is to play live his recently nished album: 13 sticky, happy and very melodic songs with reexive lyrics, from a funny melancholy that he registered in the north of the country and that is already ring on in live capital concerts”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12667

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Pedropiedra

Pedropiedra is the name that Pedro Subercaseaux chooses to name his music and his personality. Straight and simple, his nickname rules itself according to his own musical rules: search for the pop song without resort to big words and say much with little. With that intention, Pedropiedra... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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9:00pm CDT

Pink Nasty

Pink Nasty is AWESOME!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14308

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Pink Nasty

Sara Beck, better known by her stage name, Pink Nasty is an American singer-songwriter. She is from Wichita, Kansas and currently lives in Austin, Texas. Pink Nasty has released three full length albums. She performs with her brother, a rapper who goes by the stage name Black Nas... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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9:00pm CDT

Porcelain Raft

Porcelain Raft is the nom de plume of one Mauro Remiddi, Rome native, music/video mastermind and purveyor of some of the most exquisite, haunting and heartbreaking love songs you’re likely to hear in a good long while. Unsurprisingly, for someone who started off in music scoring short films, the world of Porcelain Raft traverses deeply evocative and emotive terrain, gorgeously redolent of moments lingering just on the fraying edges of time and memory.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12783

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Porcelain Raft

Porcelain Raft is the nom de plume of one Mauro Remiddi, Rome native, music/video mastermind and purveyor of some of the most exquisite, haunting and heartbreaking love songs you’re likely to hear in a good long while. Unsurprisingly, for someone who started off in music scoring... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Club de Ville

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9:00pm CDT

Rachel Sermanni

Rachel Sermanni is 19. She is a songwriter from a small village in the Highlands called Carrbridge. It's very nice up there. Sometimes she plays solo and at others she is surrounded by a group of wonderful musicians consisting of Laura Wilkie, Siobhan Anderson and sometimes Louise Bichan (the fiddle pixies), a drummer named Martyn Hodge and pianist the lovely Jennifer Austin. Rachel is very, very grateful for having them in her band. Rachel has had many adventures both solo and with the band in the last twelve months, winning over audiences and making friends everywhere she goes. She went to London to play Communion at Nottinghill Arts Centre having had her track My Friend Fire, recorded and produced by Ben Lovett of Mumford and Sons feature on the first Communion compilation album. She has appeared in many muddy and not so muddy fields (there was even some sunshine) at festivals including Rockness, Belladrum, Greenman, Wickerman, Loopallu, Insider and Sligo. There was a trip to Dublin where she played at Whelan's Communion whilst also fitting in lots of other gigs including Ruby sessions and a slot on Balcony TV. She did a Highlands & Islands tour supporting the incredible Stornoway as well as support slots with amongst others, KT Tunstall, Newton Faulkner, John William Grant and British Sea Power. She even flew all the way over to the Middle East (Specifically Jordan) to play for a Scottish themed week with some incredible traditional musicians. It was a spectacular experience. Rachel is having a lot of fun! Enough of the past lets look to the future where plans are afoot…… Recording sessions are booked, every spare minute between shows is spent rehearsing and writing as Rachel prepares to release her debut EP early 2011. January also sees the first of the Scottish festivals, Celtic Connections where Rachel is performing her own commissioned concert as a ‘New Voice’. It’s a big project and very exciting. Then onto many more interesting adventures. Some nice things people have said; ‘I love it….. beautiful’ – Janice Long BBC Radio 2 ‘Incredibly promising…we're sure she has an illustrious career ahead of her’. The Independent ‘Rachel Sermanni impresses with a stunning singing voice.’ clashmusic.com ‘OUR track of the month is provided by Highlands-based Rachel Sermanni, who caused quite a stir at the GoNorth showcase event in Inverness earlier this month. Her quirky songwriting, unusual phrasing and intricate finger picking earned her a live session for Vic Galloway's show at RockNess and she has festival slots lined up throughout the UK this summer’ The Scotsman ‘Rising local star Rachel Sermanni gets a great reaction, thanks to her combination of gentle vocals and a songwriting talent that belies her 18 years’. The News of the World ‘Her performance was dynamically aware, controlled, self-assured, compelling and utterly cool; and at only eighteen, she is a simply frightening prospect. In the interest of brevity, this girl is the real thing. Outstanding.’ HI-Arts
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12593

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Rachel Sermanni

Rachel Sermanni is 19. She is a songwriter from a small village in the Highlands called Carrbridge. It's very nice up there. Sometimes she plays solo and at others she is surrounded by a group of wonderful musicians consisting of Laura Wilkie, Siobhan Anderson and sometimes Louise... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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9:00pm CDT

Red Queen

Red Queen Band is an experimental electronic rock band formed during 2005 in Mexico City by twin brothers Daniel and David, since their early days, Red Queen was well known for their aggressive, electronic and frenetic live shows. These exciting shows ended up calling the attention of Alan Mcgee (Oasis, Glasvegas, The Libertines) dubbing the five piece Red McQueen during one of his visits to Mexico City. During 2007, Red Queen Band recorded their first studio EP, consisting of a three track album produced by Yamil Rezc. During this same year, Nike (Latin America) launched a campaign using the bands first single “Baby Machine” as the main theme for their TV advertisements. In 2008, Rolling Stone magazine (Latin America) published an article about new upcoming Latin American bands. Red Queen was included as one of the most promising mexican underground rock bands. Sonidos Urbanos (Urban Sounds), a book that covers the underground rock scene in mexico also recognized the band as one of the most influential groups in the mexican underground scene. In 2009, "Hombre Vegetal" and "La Palida", two singles from the band's spanish EP "Adult Frutman", were constantly played through out the year and received great acceptance by latin audiences through Mexico´s top Rock/Alternative radio stations, Reactor (105.7 FM), Ibero (90.9 FM), RMX, Grita Radio and others. This exposure helped the band launch an extensive tour across Mexico. During 2010, Red Queen Band recorded and produced their first full length album “Talk Show Ghost”. The album’s frenetic glitch punk sound helped the band develop a new and exciting live show that has been referred constantly as a “must see show” by the mexican indie music scene and local media over the past few months. Red Queen Band are currently recording their next album and are preparing a U.S. tour.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12224

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Red Queen

Red Queen Band is an experimental electronic rock band formed during 2005 in Mexico City by twin brothers Daniel and David, since their early days, Red Queen was well known for their aggressive, electronic and frenetic live shows. These exciting shows ended up calling the attention... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Habana Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Robinson

The story begins… Once upon a time there was a Lord Burgess who was a very wealthy and respected landowner at the turn of the last century. He had butlers, servants and most importantly maids to wait on him hand and foot. This ‘Lord’ ended up having his wicked way with one of his maids, therefore leaving the mother no other choice but to abandon her bastard child and give him to the orphanage. This bastard of a baby was Robinson’s great grandfather, who turned out to be a coal mining alcoholic. Robinson insists that this family background has been a trigger for his creativity; however, his music is influenced by the likes of Dylan and Waits. Inspirations are endless and ongoing, from the readings of Charles Bukowski and other beatniks to the darker gothic sounds of Eastern Europe. Whether it be guitar, piano, clarinet or sax, Robinson’s melodies are pulled from many lovers. Where does the story go from here? Will Robinson echo the life of his great grandfather or is there something much better waiting around the corner? To be continued…
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11168

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Robinson

The story begins… Once upon a time there was a Lord Burgess who was a very wealthy and respected landowner at the turn of the last century. He had butlers, servants and most importantly maids to wait on him hand and foot. This ‘Lord’ ended up having his wicked way with one of... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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9:00pm CDT

Sampology

'Sampology makes me wanna breakdance' - Peaches Sam Poggioli aka Sampology is no ordinary turntablist. His legendary 'Super Visual' series has earned him an undeniable reputation as Australia's leading AVDJ, touring with a number of festivals including Big Day Out, Falls Festival, Good Vibrations, Southbound, Parklife, Sydney Festival, Perth International Arts Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival and his hometown's Brisbane Festival and Valley Fiesta. He's no stranger to international touring either, previously featured as the AVDJ in the internationally acclaimed 'Tom Tom Crew' which played sold out seasons in 2009 at the New Victory Theatre, Manhattan, Udderbelly London and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2010, he took his second instalment in the AVDJ series, the 'Super Visual Smackdown' overseas for a handful of headline performances, closing the AV stage at the Big Chill Festival, as well as a number of headline sideshows and showcases in the UK and Berlin. In 2011, he tours the third instalment in the AVDJ series, the 'Super Visual Monster Mash' across a 10 date Australian tour, as well as showcase performances at SXSW in Austin Texas, Bowery Ballroom in New York and The Echo, LA. The technical aspect to his Super Visual shows is impressive, as he madly manipulates video via two turntables using his special Rane mixer and Serato, as well as live-triggering custom animations via his drum machine. But it's Sampology's cheeky sense of humour, seasoning exerts from film and TV shows, filmclips, YouTube clips and vintage VHS finds that takes your ordinary club night and turns it into a stupidly exciting and crazy fun visual mashup. Its like dancing your butt off at your favourite movie of all time, and laughing the whole way through. As a producer, 2011 is an exciting year for Sampology. Following his debut single 'Back On The Drums' in 2007 which topped the Juno charts and sold out of several vinyl re-pressings, 'Piggy Bank' (released March 11th) is his long awaited second single. Sampology collaborates with South African artist Spoek Mathambo and Croatia born, Swedish based Gnucci Banana on 'Piggy Bank', which is released in March on Finland label Top Billin. Featured as a 'pop highlight in 2010' by the NY Times, Spoek Mathambo's debut album release in 2010 on BBE was critically acclaimed with the NY Times noting it as 'one of last year's most invigorating releases in any genre' and FADER Magazine describing it as 'potent jacked-up dancehall'. Teamed with Gnucci Banana, who XLR8R claim as a artist who 'brings a palpable sense of young, sexy fun to the beats' the combo of this duo, with Sampology's fresh, uncontrived production, 'Piggy Bank' is a unique and seriously fun take on dancehall influenced club music. Sampology's debut EP is scheduled for an April 20th release on Top Billin, as he takes his Super Visual Monster Mash across ten dates in Australia including the Groovin The Moo Festival tour. 'On the decks you have Sampology who has turned spinning records into an art form as he combines sound and vision to create a multimedia sensation' - British Theatre Guide DISCOGRAPHY | REMIXOGRAPHY 2010 - "Piggy Bank feat. Spoek Mathambo & Gnucci Banana" Sampology [Top Billin] 2010 - "Bora Bee feat. Sunny Dread" Sampology [Top Billin] 2010 - "Brazil Pop" Sampology [Top Billin] 2010 - "You feat. Lady Chann" Sampology [Top Billin] 2010 - "Move It Y'all" Sampology [Top Billin] 2010 - 'Mic Check' Million Dan (Sampology remix) 2010 Â "Drunk In This" Surecut Kids (Sampology remix) [Klub Kids] 2010 - 'Transatlantic Skank' Two Fresh (Sampology remix) [Klub Kids] 2009 - 'Peace & Love' Resin Dogs (Sampology remix) [Hydrofunk Records] 2008 - 'Baby' (Sampology remix) [Etc Etc] TOURS 2011 Big Day Out Aust 2010 Super Visual Smackdown Aust, NZ, UK 2010 Bacardi Express Aust 2009 Tom Tom Crew Aust, USA, UK 2009 Parklife Festival Aust 2009 Good Vibrations Festival Aust 2008 Super Visual Disco Party Aust FESTIVALS / SPECIAL APPEARANCES 2011 Big Day Out national tour Aust 2011 Good Vibrations Gold Coast 2011 Tropfest Short Film Festival Sydney 2011 Perth International Arts Festival Perth 2011 Southbound Festival Perth 2010 Big Chill Festival UK 2010 Berlin Festival Germany 2010 Northbridge Festival Perth 2010 Good Vibrations Gold Coast 2010 Sydney Festival Sydney 2009 Brisbane Festival Brisbane 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Scotland 2009 Udderbelly London 2009 New Victory Theatre Manhattan, NY 2009 Parklife Festival national tour Aust 2009 Good Vibrations national tour Aust CONTACT Management : Jane Slingo management@sampology.com Bookings Aust NZ : Dayna Young dayna@archeryclub.net.au
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12347

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Sampology

'Sampology makes me wanna breakdance' - Peaches Sam Poggioli aka Sampology is no ordinary turntablist. His legendary 'Super Visual' series has earned him an undeniable reputation as Australia's leading AVDJ, touring with a number of festivals including Big Day Out, Falls Festival... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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9:00pm CDT

Secret Colours

The newly minted Chicago quintet channels the finest in the greats of late '60s psychedelia, '90s newgaze reverence, and a touch of driving, bucolic, no frills RnR straight from the greasiest of garages. Secret Colours at their most beautiful help you to turn on, tune in, and drop out. Secret Colours are bad dudes, and in a day and age where Anton Newcombe is making dance beats and Syd Barrett was long assimilated by the Borg, Secret Colours are a Kodachrome tinted breath of fresh air. Secret Colours are Tommy Evans, Dave Stach, Dylan Olson, Justin Frederick, and Margaret Albright. They released their eponymous effort independently on August 3rd, and may be stopping near you this summer to fold your brain into an origami fortune teller. The fortune teller says to keep a watchful eye on Secret Colours.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13783

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Secret Colours

There is a parallel metaphor of evolution one could use to describe Secret Colours since releasing their sophomore effort Peach earlier this summer. Two original members are all that remain of the sometime 6-piece band that recorded Peach: vocalist/guitarist Tommy Evans and drummer... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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9:00pm CDT

Silent Diane

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Malaia

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9:00pm CDT

Skrew

With a career spanning two decades, the critically acclaimed and genre defining band SKREW, returns with its industrialized metal ferocity. Currently finishing writing their next album "Universal Immolation", SKREW is ready to take their assault on your senses to a venue near you. Called the future of industrial noise by SPIN magazine, SKREW has historically been known for their groundbreaking mix of industrial and metal that illustrates the chaos and anger at the corporate slave state. An orchestrated miasma of noise which at times could be the soundtrack to a riot or your worst nightmare. Fueled by anger at the present global state of affairs, these seven individuals came together with one goal in mind: to create the soundtrack for the coming of days. SKREW combines unrelenting drums and brutal guitars laying in a bed of electronic discomfort with smart scathing vocals. Known for their jaw dropping live performances and groundbreaking production both in North America and Europe, SKREW are playing their first live shows in a decade. With a new line up, this version of SKREW promises to be the strongest, most ferocious to date. SKREW has returned.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10899

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SKREW

'90's industrial kingpins, Skrew, have stripped off their exoskeleton to reveal an unholy bastion of extreme metal for an Antichrist nation. This angry metal machine is back with more psalms of destruction in a world overwrought with flesh, blood, and technological demons. The band... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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9:00pm CDT

Structures

STRUCTURES is a five piece progressive/hardcore band hailing from Toronto, Ontario. Having formed in early 2009, the band released a five song EP titled 'ALL OF THE ABOVE'. STRUCTURES is a group of five talented musicians who strive to create ground breaking, earth shattering technical, melodic hardcore-metal. Starting to turn a lot of heads in the Canadian scene and quickly spreading to the US; STRUCTURES will surely be one of the next breakout metal bands of the year.The music STRUCTURES delivers demonstrates their diversity as a band as they shatter the listener's psyche with pure aggression, but don't be fooled, as they may also appear to slow time through their surprisingly strong melodies. STRUCTURES maintains a strong work ethic combined with a positive outlook on the music industry, including a strong focus on maintaining a highly energetic live performance, leaving a memorable impression and personal touch on every audience member. The bar is set high, STRUCTURES will conquer all!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13800

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Structures

STRUCTURES is a five piece progressive/hardcore band hailing from Toronto, Ontario. Having formed in early 2009, the band released a five song EP titled 'ALL OF THE ABOVE'. STRUCTURES is a group of five talented musicians who strive to create ground breaking, earth shattering technical... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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9:00pm CDT

Summer Camp

Summer Camp are duo Elizabeth Sankey and Jeremy Warmsley. The pair make sublime, skewed lo-fi pop. Together since September 2009, they released first single Ghost Train in April 2010 to much critical acclaim. September 2010 has seen the release of a 6 track EP on Moshi Moshi Records. They are currently writing their debut album set for release Spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12338

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Summer Camp

Summer Camp are duo Elizabeth Sankey and Jeremy Warmsley. The pair make sublime, skewed lo-fi pop. Together since September 2009, they released first single Ghost Train in April 2010 to much critical acclaim. September 2010 has seen the release of a 6 track EP on Moshi Moshi Records... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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9:00pm CDT

Suzanna Choffel

"...Suzanna's learned from some of the greats about phrasing, playing around with delivery and beat, singing the emotions and the words rather than merely the melody. She slots nicely alongside Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux and Fiona Apple." Steve Hochman, Los Angeles Times. Suzanna Choffel is from Austin – born and raised. But shake the stereotype of Texas singer/songwriter like a snow globe; with influences that range from Erykah Badu and Paul Simon to Bebel Gilberto and Marie Daulne, Suzanna is as unique as the maelstrom of snow inside the glass ball. “I’m influenced by a lot of different things. I listened to World music in college, Reggae and Brazilian music and African music . . . I love jazz, I love hip-hop, I love pop. I love a really sweet story or emotional kind of experience and that’s what I strive for in my songwriting...visual lyrics and a strong melody, where the music is able to move people.” Suzanna’s music is difficult to categorize. Rock music critic Jim DeRogatis, sums it well: “equal parts beat poetry, smoky soul grooves and indie-pop eccentricity.” Whatever the descriptors may be, she has a distinctive sound for an artist from Texas, but it is still Texan. “Texas music is soulful and rootsy. Whether it’s rock, pop, blues, folk or country, it always has a raw feel to it and tends to have a sway and a swagger. I believe that comes from the heat. A lot of southern music shares that element, but Texas is unique in that it has a bit of the west, too, and the influences of our neighbors south of the border.” Suzanna captured the big musical heart of Austin with her independently released debut album, Shudder & Rings. Margaret Moser, the grand dame of the Austin music scene and music editor of The Austin Chronicle, dubbed her Austin’s "Next Fun Fearless Female Rock Star.” Driven by the single, “Hey Mister,” and a YouTube hit for the video of “Raincloud,” Suzanna wrapped-up three-years of promoting and touring for the album by winning the Austin Music Award for “Indie Artist of the Year” in 2009. Along the way she also won top honors in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, International Songwriting Competition, and the FameCast competition. On her upcoming album, Steady Eye Shaky Bow, Suzanna weaves a rich tapestry of colorful emotions and delivers, lyrically and musically, on the new voice in town promise of her debut. The album’s title is taken from, “Archer,” a lamenting song of disaffection wherein she sketches her lover with a “steady eye but a shaky bow,” and then calls him out, “you shot too low.” “Animal” continues on the theme of vexed love, “First you win my heart, then you tear it apart! You're a liar, that's what kind of animal you are.” "They've been in some of the best bands in Austin over the last 15, 20 years. So when I first got with this band, I was super-nervous until it became apparent they liked playing with me. My name's on the marquee – 'Suzanna Choffel' – but the music includes everyone. We're a band.” While putting the finishing touches on her new album a nice surprise fell into Suzanna’s lap in the form of an unwitting on-screen appearance in the documentary film, Catfish. Suzanna is heard and seen in the film via a YouTube clip of her sultry performance of the Jimmy Driftwood classic, “Tennessee Stud.” How the video made it into the film is as intriguing as the plot line itself but suffice to say that she got hooked into the movie on the web in a twist-filled true story of the filmmaker’s personal tale of a virtual relationship. Steady Eye Shaky Bow is due out in February 2011. It was produced in Austin by Danny Reisch, whose recent work includes White Denim and Bright Light Social Hour.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15146

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Suzanna Choffel

Austin native Suzanna Choffel gave the songs on her new album, STEADY EYE SHAKY BOW, time to mature and build character, like fine wine, before she stepped into the studio to record. The result is 10 elegant tracks that flow from the jazz-oriented style of her 2006 debut, SHUDDERS... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Ghost Room

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9:00pm CDT

The Barr Brothers

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The Barr Brothers

http://thebarrbrothers.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Spill

9:00pm CDT

The Boxer Rebellion

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The Boxer Rebellion

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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9:00pm CDT

The Deaf

The Deaf The Hague always has had the label Beat City of Holland but for the last 10 to 15 years there was not much beat music going on in The Hague. So in the Fall of 2007 three musicians Spike v Zoest, Miss Fuzz and Kit Carrera thought it was about time to change that and formed The Deaf. They dug up the remainders of the beat music of The Hague and mixed it up with a overdose of garage, punk & rock&roll which they themselves describe as Speed Beat. Since 2007 they played over a 100 shows through out The Netherlands, Belgium and in 2010 they went to the SXSW festival in Austin Texas where they played multiple shows. Since then they teamed up with organist Maurizio Pinna (Skinny Mau) and this fall the four of them recorded their first full length album which will be released in the beginning of 2011. It's loud, it's dirty, it's wild, it's THE DEAF!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13613

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The Deaf

The Deaf The Hague always has had the label Beat City of Holland but for the last 10 to 15 years there was not much beat music going on in The Hague. So in the Fall of 2007 three musicians Spike v Zoest, Miss Fuzz and Kit Carrera thought it was about time to change that and formed... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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9:00pm CDT

The Fabulous Ginn Sisters

The Fabulous Ginn Sisters have made a career of breaking hearts in clubs across North America. Their already constant touring schedule recently ballooned to include touring as part of the Fred Eaglesmith Band. Backing up the iconic Indie artist led to a collaboration with Eaglesmith’s band in their opening sets. Eaglesmith was struck by the new band’s rough, rawboned sound and invited them to record the new Fabulous Ginn Sisters CD in his Port Dover, Ontario studio. The result is a smoky, drunken stumble through a broken-heart junkyard. ‘You Can’t Take a Bad Girl Home’ is set for release in 2010. Having notched out a place for themselves with their amazing singing, the new CD is a marked dodge towards rock and roll. The songs are bleak yet poppy, the singing is subtle and nuanced, and the music is a garage mix of reverb and mystery hum. The Fabulous Ginn Sisters (then ‘The Ginn Sisters’) first made their mark on the Americana scene with their 2006 release “Blood Oranges” which received stellar reviews from regional, national and international media. It was played on Americana, AAA, Folk, Country, Eclectic, and even Bluegrass radio. It reached #2 on the RootsMusic Report, #3 on the FAR Chart and #24 on the Americana Chart. It was the #1 independently released CD on the Americana Chart for 2006. It was in top rotation on a number of national radio, TV-radio and Internet stations, including XM Radio's X Country. They have played in some of the best listening rooms in the country like The Ark, Mountain Stage, The Little Bear, The Bitter End, The Cactus Cafe, Eddies Attic, CSPS, the Focal Point, Swallow Hill, and the Bluebird Café and festivals including Big State, Kerrville, and Flat Rock. They are primarily interested in playing at festivals, music clubs, theatres and listening rooms. “I love the (Ginn) Sisters. This is straight stuff, no girly business here. Everyone should own this CD.” Jon Dee Graham As Eaglesmith says of the disc, "This is a pop/rock CD, propagated in South Texas, cultivated on the road… the songs spill over into a side of town where reality is kick-started and sadness is a lurking stranger that won't go away. It is both raw and beautiful."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11740

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The Fabulous Ginn Sisters

The Fabulous Ginn Sisters have made a career of breaking hearts in clubs across North America. Their already constant touring schedule recently ballooned to include touring as part of the Fred Eaglesmith Band. Backing up the iconic Indie artist led to a collaboration with Eaglesmith’s... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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9:00pm CDT

The Inspector Cluzo

What’s up? After 434 shows in 23 countries, and 45.000 records sold all over the world in 3 years, The Inspector Cluzo decides to play extra time with a new "French Bastards" tour before recording their 3rd album ! After their sold out show at Maroquinerie in Paris, and after being the revelation of the last Transmusicales de Rennes festival, they will tour in France until september 2011, playing at most famous french festivals this summer. Thet will also have of course a lot of foreign shows all around the world, including the famous SxSw Festival in Austin, Texas. All the shows are on the official website of the band, www.fuckthebassplayer.com ! Biography Three years ago, the former guitarist and drummer of the deadly funk band Wolfunkind decide to start a new project together. Their fucking bass player never shows up at the practice, so they said “fuck the bass player” and start the band as an original funk’n’roll duo, playing rock and groovy music... without a bass. Their old mate Angelo Moore from Fishbone found the first name of the band, “Pink Panther”, but they were affraid of legal issues and prefer to be called The Inspector Cluzo, one of the most well-know french caracter in the world. Then came a first LP, “The Inspector Cluzo”, recorded and mixed by Stephan Kraemer (Yann Tiersen...) in Belgium. They don’t know yet that they will sell 20.000 copies of this album all around the world, touring everywhere in 2009 and playing at the most prestigious festivals (Fuji Rock in Japan, Pentaport in South Korea, Springscream in Taïwan, The Falls and Southbound in Australia, Azkena Festival in Spain, Eurockéeenes in France, Pohoda in Slovakia, Rock For People in Czech Rep...). For a lot of promoters , they’re simply one of the best international live act of the year, doing crazy shows, smashing drums randomly and having some “tumades” (1) with some frustrated technicians. Back in France, they record their second album in Malcom’s kitchen (renamed Studio Kitchen), nothing has changed… and everything has changed. Recorded between a good bottle of wine and delicious duck breast by the band himself (and mixed again by Stephan Kraemer), this record is richer than everything they did before (like if they learned a lot of their travels all around the planet), including a beautiful handmade package which reminds us that The Inspector Cluzo is a really indie band. Actually, they do everything by themselves, management, label, booking... trough their own compagny Ter a Terre. Helped by their old mate Angelo Moore (who make a very special spoken word at the end of this album) and the horns of french band Ceux Qui Marchen Debout , the funkiest rock duo of the world (or is it the opposite?) has just delivered a great record, more successful than ever and more sticking to what they used to do on stage, powerful and exciting. This is rock. “Heart and Soul rock. “ (1)- Tumade : In Gascon, a word to describe when the guy is hardly fighted by the cow during their typical “course landaise” in Rugby Arena. “Course Landaises” and “Corridas” are the most representative sports in Landes country, where they come from.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11238

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The Inspector Cluzo

What’s up? After 434 shows in 23 countries, and 45.000 records sold all over the world in 3 years, The Inspector Cluzo decides to play extra time with a new "French Bastards" tour before recording their 3rd album ! After their sold out show at Maroquinerie in Paris, and after being... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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9:00pm CDT

The Last Republic

The Last Republic are many people’s tip to become the next big band to emerge from Wales. With soaring, bittersweet vocal melodies set against a sonic landscape of distorted grandeur, The Last Republic’s anthems for a generation and call-to-arms manifesto question the industrial illusion and the perceived progress of the modern world. The Last Republic formed in 2008, after meeting at the infamous rock venue The Duke of Wellington in Neath, South Wales. After gigging their way around Wales’ and London’s club circuit, they forged a reputation as a ‘must see’ live act and soon scored their first big break after entering Virgin Media’s ‘The Road To V’ competition. After weeks of TV coverage and seeing off competition from over 3500 bands, The Last Republic followed in the footsteps of The Young Knives and Bombay Bicycle Club to win the competition. Receiving 20,000 votes in the final, the band earned the right to play on The Main Stage at the V Festival alongside the likes of Oasis and The Killers in front of 10,000 people each day. Despite overtures from the music industry’s old guard, The Last Republic opted to accept an attractive offer of specialist music business investment in order to remain independent. The band have received airplay from Radio 1 DJ’s Zane Lowe and Huw Stephens, been playlisted by XFM and awarded the ‘Record of The Week’ on NME Radio. In addition to playing a sold-out support show at London's O2 Arena, The Last Republic have supported The Charlatans and Placebo, toured with the inspirationally independent band The Levellers, completed their own five-week headline tour and performed at festivals across the UK and Europe. The Last Republic recorded their debut album at the famous Monnow Valley Studio in Rockfield, Wales, with Chris Sheldon (Radiohead, Biffy Clyro, Foo Fighters) & Tom Manning (The Enemy, Broken Records, Feeder) during the winter of 2009/10. Entitled ‘Parade’, the album was mixed by Chris Sheldon, Andrew Scheps (U2, Metallica & The Mars Volta) and Dan Austin (The Doves, Cooper Temple Clause). It was released to much critical acclaim on 1st November 2010. Discography: Someday We’ll Be Waiting Single Released 12th April 2010 (C’Mon) Flood The Gates Single Released 14th June 2010 CCTV Single Released 25th October 2010 Parade Album Released 1st November 2010 “...speaking of the future, here are a band who have a big part in it.” – Zane Lowe – BBC Radio 1 “The Last Republic are making a name for themselves as purveyors of soaring epic anthems...Catchier than the clap and dressed sharper than razors, it's clear that The Last Republic have the proverbial 'bigger things' lined up squarely in their crosshairs.” – Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1 “The Last Republic – a band whose potential for broad appeal is complimented with grand guitar riffs, beautiful soaring melodies and a healthy punch of attitude” – Kerrang! Radio “The Last Republic have unbelievable vision.” - XFM (Manchester & London)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12311

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The Last Republic

The Last Republic are many people’s tip to become the next big band to emerge from Wales. With soaring, bittersweet vocal melodies set against a sonic landscape of distorted grandeur, The Last Republic’s anthems for a generation and call-to-arms manifesto question the industrial... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Lustre Pearl

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9:00pm CDT

The Luyas

The Luyas is the project of Pietro Amato, Mathieu Charbonneau, Stefan Schneider, Jessie Stein and occasionally Sarah Neufeld. The band first came together somewhat haphazardly, the initial result of which was their debut album, Faker Death, which the band released independently, and then on Canadian boutique label, You’ve Changed Records. In 2009 the band made a record with old friend and Canadian master, Jeff Mcmurrich, maker of the coolest records north of the border. Many hours of processing live sounds through boxes ensued. Torrid romances played themselves out, families crumbled, the economy weakened, Owen Pallett did orchestral arrangements, everybody cried. Life is life for everyone. The Luyas played with their boxes. Coffee, beer, whiskey, worse; All of this was processed through a space echo. Then it was the end of the summer. So the band went to Europe. They toured extensively supporting Bell Orchestre. Sarah cut Jessie’s hair off into the Danube on the last day of the tour. Look out for a new album to be released on Dead Oceans in 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12681

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The Luyas

The only recently formed Montreal musical trio of Jessie Stein (vocals/guitars), Pietro Amato (french Horn, bells, melodica, keys), and Stefan Schneider (drums). The band also calls themselves Jessie, Stefie, and Pietrie (conveniently). Performed their first live performance in December... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Red 7

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9:00pm CDT

The Orbans

Formed in 2008, The Orbans from Fort Worth, TX have combined a “do it yourself” indie attitude with a very unique style of pop music that is not afraid to show a little twang. That year, the band released a well received debut EP titled Switchblade Waterpistol and began touring regionally in support of the release. With their debut full length album produced by Adam Lasus, The Orbans moved into 2011 with a firm answer for all of their efforts. Recording “When We Were Wild” was an intense experience for The Orbans. The initial attempt to record in the spring of 2009 seemed to be missing something and the recordings were set aside. The band regrouped and contacted Producer Adam Lasus (Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Yo La Tengo, Clem Snide). The band first met Lasus when he helped mix the Switchblade Waterpistol EP in 2008. After discussing the goals and expectations for the record, it was collectively decided to record the album live. They began looking at studios and found the perfect spot in Austin, Tx at Cedar Creek Recording. The large space allowed for the isolation required to have the band play together and record live. Adam and the band were also drawn to the vintage gear housed at Cedar Creek and it didn’t hurt that Uncle Tupelo had recorded Anoydyne there in the same manner, with the band all playing at once. From the pre-production days spent at a house around Lake Austin to the playback of the first takes on tape at Cedar Creek, the entire team realized that something special was happening. The vibe and energy continued through the sessions at Cedar Creek and into Fireproof Recording, Adam’s studio in Los Angeles. Nearing the end of what had been such an amazing time for both Adam and the band, it seemed like the obvious choice that they should title the record When We Were Wild. The Orbans can certainly draw comparisons to bands like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Big Star, Dr Dog and Ryan Adams but more importantly have created a debut record that takes the listener on a personal and infectious sonic journey with Peter Black’s wistful and heartfelt songs. The song "Like a Liar" was recently picked for NPR's Song Of The Day and the band performed a showcase at the 2010 CMJ Music Marathon. "Favoring a tasteful brand of lush, roots-tinged indie-folk, the band is about as far from trendy as Fort Worth is from Brooklyn." -NPR "Jaunty ’80s-pop-rock rhythm and raw guitars, plus a chorus of multi-part harmonies. Imagine The Replacements trying to fight off being possessed by The Beach Boys’ surfin’, drag-racin’, Hawaiian-shirt-wearin’ demons. Unlike anything anyone’s probably ever heard before." - Anthony Mariani, FW Weekly "When We Were Wild is charming, playful, adventurous, and heartfelt. " - LA Music Blog
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13123

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The Orbans

Combining sounds and song styles that these native Texans have digested over the years, The Orbans melodic take on alternative rock music is one of a kind. Currently finishing up their latest recording effort and showcasing the new material at SXSW 2013.http://theorbans.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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9:00pm CDT

The R.G.Morrison

"this tangibly focused, warming and reclusive record seems like Blighty's answer to Bon Iver" * * * * MOJO After a year of dates in Europe (supporting John Hiatt, Alela Diane, Midlake) The R.G.Morrison are excited to head to Austin Texas to showcase there bastardized hybrid of Folk, Roots, Americana and Country. Signed to Loose Music (The Felice Brothers, Blanche, Handsome Family, M.Ward) The R.G.Morrison released "Farewell, My Lovely" to blanket critical... not too bad when the rest of the time they are keeping the doors open at their own record shop. Joined by Alex Neilson (Trembling Bells, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy) on drums, it's a raw and emotional live show. We live in a serene and sublime English farming town; we're going to pack up our kit and come on over and play our damnedest. Look forward to meeting you!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12317

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The R.G.Morrison

"this tangibly focused, warming and reclusive record seems like Blighty's answer to Bon Iver" * * * * MOJO After a year of dates in Europe (supporting John Hiatt, Alela Diane, Midlake) The R.G.Morrison are excited to head to Austin Texas to showcase there bastardized hybrid of Folk... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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9:00pm CDT

The Riff Raff

The Riff Raff Biography “I’m unafraid; we’ve come of age” (Lyrics taken from ‘My Blood Is Brave’) The Riff Raff’s sound captures your attention. Masterful in combination, intelligent wordplay weaves throughout four-piece vocal harmonies, infectious melodies and intricate string/guitar arrangements. “Beautifully complex melodies, definitely the new sound” –Sir Paul McCartney Growing up in the Midlands, the prevalent Punk, Ska, and Two Tone scenes with Terry Hall and Gerry Dammers making regular appearances, left a lasting impression on The Riff Raff lead singer/songwriter Alex Thompson. Alongside John Peel’s radio show as a heavy source of inspiration. With first performances on the illegal/free party scene in the midlands, Alex went on to study at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Music Institute where he met a writing partner in the form of vocalist/ multi-instrumentalist, Harry Robinson. Post education the pair pieced together a live band from friends including Paul Noels guitar, drums and bass with added instrumentation when required. Writing partnerships with Kelli Blanchett gave rise to a series of songs played heavily on French radio across the board. Setting up home studio the Riff Raff focused efforts on independently releasing not only there music but artists around them and taking advantage of new technology and the online social networking boom. In 2007, via the web, early recordings spread and created a buzz that found its way to BBC Radio 1’s Rob Da Bank, who became the first person ever to play an early demo of ‘So Long’ on National radio. The Riff Raff were then invited to record a live set at Maida Vale studios and further support from Huw Stephens, Colin Murray and the BBC Introducing team propelled the band into being asked to headlining Radio 1’s ‘Introducing’ stage at Glastonbury alongside The Ting Ting’s, in national press and live coverage. Performances swing from the raucous energy of ‘Fins in the Dark’ and ‘Changes Everything’, to the beautifully introspective and majestic ‘In a Recession’ with further tracks like ‘Rolling in the Mud’ and ‘NYC loves LDN’ - executed to perfection. Performances across the summer’s festivals culminated in a steamy set at Bestival, a further Maida Vale live recording and an invitation to play a coveted spot at the BBC Electric Proms in London. Following the Electric Proms the Riff Raff were offered a place on the BBC proms live touring around the UK’s top venues with Radio1. New material attracted the prestigious support of Joe Strummer’s New Music Foundation- ‘Strummerville’ and guidance from some of the most famous and prestigious names on the planet. ‘My Blood Is Brave’ was recorded at Trevor Horn’s studio SARM West and featured in the charities advertising campaign and live programme at festivals throughout the summers. The buzz around the band spreading abroad independently was inevitable, with huge support in Paris and France infiltrating Europe was a natural progression. A recent strong inclusion in Grammy Award winning director Don Letts new project based around the charities support programme for bands led to a SXSW trip to Austin Texas early in 2010. The Riff Raff travelled down from New York with East Village Radio and have gained firm support from the station with big plans to be announced in coming months. A recent invitation via Dan the Happy Mondays / Factory 151 team to record in Manchester at Moolah Rouge studios have set the project up on a new tangent for a debut album at the end of 2010. A FEW PRESS QUOTES: -COLIN MURRAY- BBC RADIO1:"DIGITAL KINGS- PERSONAL FAVOURITES’ - KRIS NEEDS @ MOJO MAGAZINE LIVE REVIEW:"A JOYOUS STORM SHOT WITH THE KIND OF DIVERSE MUSICAL STRAINS WHICH SEEM INTEGRAL TO ARTISTS AFFILIATED WITH THE STRUMMER CAMP" - SIR PAUL MC CARTNEY @ LIPA:"SPEAKING ABOUT 'SO LONG'; "BEAUTIFULLY COMPLEX MELODIES, DEFINITELY THE NEW SOUND" - HUW STEPHENS- BBC RADIO1:"ONE OF THE MAIN HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BBC INTRODUCING NEW MUSIC RADIO1 STAGE @ GLASTONBURY, TRULY ENTERTAINING AND WELL WORTH GOING TO SEE THEM LIVE, LEGENDS IN THE MAKING" - ROB DA BANK- BBC RADIO1: "IF THEY ARENT DAYTIME BY NEXT YEAR ILL EAT MY OWN PONYTAIL" - TIMEOUT MAGAZINE: "POP HOODLUMS" - THE TIMES NEWSPAPER- “ On this December day the doors of a small auditorium are flung wide open. Five young men and one woman are belting out modern ska-inflected, post punk anthems against a backdrop of leopardskin sofas, glitterballs and Native American ornaments. They are the Riff Raff, one of a growing number of young British bands who have benefited in these tough times from facilities and advice provided by Strummerville.." Websites: www.facebook.com/theriffraff www.myspace.com/therealiffraff www.twitter.com/therealriffraff
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12369

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The Riff Raff

Biography "I'm unafraid; we've come of age" (Lyrics taken from 'My Blood Is Brave') The Riff Raff 's sound is classic London poetry; brash and direct; masterful in combination. Its intelligent wordplay captures your attention and weaves throughout four-piece vocal harmonies, infectious... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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9:00pm CDT

The Rumour Said Fire

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The Rumour Said Fire

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
tenOak

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9:00pm CDT

The Second Grace

The Second Grace is singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata, hailing from Palermo, Sicily. Fabrizio's main inspiration is his hometown, but there is Cuba and North Africa in his songs, along with Bob Dylan, Fabrizio De André and Nick Drake. You can hear the echo of Miriam Makeba's South African lullabies, and songs in which a Cuban trés is unexpectedly in harmony with Indian tabla and electric bass. SG’s second album is ready to release and was recorded and mixed between Sicily, NYC, Portland OR, Tucson AZ and Kingston, Jamaica. It was produced by JD Foster (Calexico, Marc Ribot, Richmond Fontaine) features collaborations by Joey Burns from Calexico and Jairo Zavala (Calexico, DePedro). The Second Grace became a national topic in Italy during spring 2007, being the first artist from Palermo to achieve fame and mainstream interest all over the country. After being featured in a nationwide TV ad, the band licensed their debut album in Italy to Edel Records and has toured constantly since then. The music video for the single Antananarive, shot by Spanish director Sergi Capellas, was on heavy rotation on MTV Italy in Summer 2007 and The Second Grace performed on various national TV programs. The album received enthusiastic reviews from all the biggest music magazines, like Rolling Stone and All Music Guide. From then on, The Second Grace has played many shows around the country and abroad and have shared the stage with Devendra Banhart, Iron & Wine, Dufus, The Devastations, Carmen Consoli, Gang of Four and many others. In 2010 The Second Grace played at South By Southwest, in Austin, TX, for the second time. The first time was in 2008, during a U.S. Tour which included shows in New York City, Washington DC, New Orleans, Memphis, Bath ME, Austin, and saw the band also feature at New England’s NBC television show 207. Numerous international festival and showcase events have endorsed Fabrizio, such as Liverpool Sound City, also Paris’ MaMA Event Oct 2010 saw a enchanting set by The Second Grace. Fabrizio toured Germany’s top singer/songwriter spots in December 2010, with fantastic feedback from the German audience. The new album is ready to be released, which is internationally scheduled for 2011, while touring around the globe. European shows, including some prestigious openings and trips to the North American continent are in the pipeline, while CMW ’11 and SXSW ’11 are already confirmed.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11192

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The Second Grace

The Second Grace is singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata, hailing from Palermo, Sicily. Fabrizio's main inspiration is his hometown, but there is Cuba and North Africa in his songs, along with Bob Dylan, Fabrizio De André and Nick Drake. You can hear the echo of Miriam Makeba's South... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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9:00pm CDT

Trash Talk

Trash Talk is an American hardcore punk band hailing from Sacramento, California, formed in 2005. Trash Talk combines classic hardcore punk with the aggression of its descendants. They have toured all around the world including Japan, Europe and Australia, as well as performed in many festivals in support of their releases which helped give the band recognition from publications including Rolling Stone and NME.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14898

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Trash Talk

http://trashtalkhc.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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9:00pm CDT

Valleys

Montreal's Valleys consists of Matilda Perks, Marc St Louis and Pascal Oliver. In 2008 they released their first official LP entitled Sometimes Water Kills People. It was well received and the band toured the U.S. and Canada. They continue to make their unique brand of haunting, cinematic and avant-rock desert music on their latest digital release Stoner EP (2010, Semprini).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11379

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Valleys

From its inception, Valleys has been always changing. From the quiet and exploratory preliminary years to the stormy experimentation of recent works, the duo has always had one foot in the pop realm and the other in the dirt. Are You Going To Stand There And Talk Weird All Night... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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9:00pm CDT

Vanaprasta

Since early 2009 Vanaprasta has been gaining quick acclaim across the LA scene for their fierce live shows combining loud guitar rock elements with Steven Wilkins soaring vox. Sounding like they were meant for an amphitheater since birth, catch Vanaprasta's high energy show at SXSW 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14484

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Vanaprasta

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Rusty Spurs

9:00pm CDT

Vidulgi OoyoO

Distilled hallucinogenic spirits stirred into a soothing, shoegazing blend of ambient, alternative rock. Quench your aural thirst with Korea's very own -- Vidulgi OoyoO. /Members/ LEE JongSeok (Guitar & Vocal) HAM Jihae (Guitar & Vocal) CHOI SeungHoon (Guitar) OK Jihoon (Bass & Vocal) LEE YongJun (Drums) /AWARDS & HONORS/ 2010 100beat.com Top 10 Korean Songs of the Year (#6) 2009 Korean Music Awards (Best New Band - Nominee) 2009 Korean Music Awards (Modern Rock Album of the Year - Nominee) 2009 Korean Music Awards (Modern Rock Song of the Year - Nominee) /INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS/ 2009 Jisan Valley Rock Festival (Korea) /ASIAN TOUR/ 2010 Asia Echo Tour (China) /DISCOGRAPHY/ 2010 Bliss.City.East & Vidulgi OoyoO 2008 Aero
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11899

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Vidulgi OoyoO

Distilled hallucinogenic spirits stirred into a soothing, shoegazing blend of ambient, alternative rock. Quench your aural thirst with Korea's very own -- Vidulgi OoyoO. /Members/ LEE JongSeok (Guitar & Vocal) HAM Jihae (Guitar & Vocal) CHOI SeungHoon (Guitar) OK Jihoon (Bass & Vocal... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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9:00pm CDT

Wagons

Led by charismatic showman Henry Wagons and described as a local treasure in their hometown of Melbourne WAGONS offer an unlikely mix of stompin grand rock, border-crossing dark country, irresistible crooning and classic pop. They draw upon an uncommon range of influences given the current musical climate, including Vegas era Elvis, Roy Orbison, Adam Green, Johnny Cash, Clockwork Orange synthesisers, 70s trumpets and Cormac MacCarthy. Their live show is a performance like no other, treading a line between a Vegas 70s showroom extravaganza and a bunch of fresh- faced undertakers letting loose at a rained sodden rock festival. Having spent the last few years supporting and touring with the likes of Justin Townes Earle, The Violent Femmes, Calexico, Bill Callahan, Will Oldham, Okkervil River, John Hiatt and Jolie Holland, it is safe to say that Wagons are road-hardened, formidable live band. Their latest album "The Rise and Fall of Goodtown" (Spunk/EMI), the bands fourth, has seen them win best group and best album in the 2009 Age EG Awards as well as in the Mess and Noise Readers Poll along with a string of feature album, best live act and record of the year accolades. Henry Wagons was also recently named as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Melbournians by The Age Melbourne Magazine. Yet more proof that WAGONS Goodtown is the place to be. People, this show is one you must experience! Henry wagons is like Dr Suess meets Conway Twitty, a great performer, a good man, and a bad driver!! Henry struts like a Tennessee walking horse on PCP. Justin Townes Earle Wagons take on Country is based on the early classics and drenched in humor. But the music is no joke - its well written, imaginative, often cinematic and critically-acclaimed for its authenticity. City Beat, Cincinnati Wagons: Unhinged? No, more like a possessed barn-door that creaks & bangs through the night and might slam you in the face on a calm day. Acerbic, funny entertainer with Johnny Cashs punched delivery and memorable songs. OPB Music Portland The theoretical love child of The Doors and ZZ Top had inappropriate relations with the theoretical love child of Johnny Cash and The Bad Seeds. Henry Wagons somehow channels that haunting spirit of the Wild West, while simultaneously pointing a six-shooter in your face daring you to change the CD. American Songwriter
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13461

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Wagons

Led by charismatic showman Henry Wagons and described as a local treasure in their hometown of Melbourne WAGONS offer an unlikely mix of stompin grand rock, border-crossing dark country, irresistible crooning and classic pop. They draw upon an uncommon range of influences given the... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Lamberts

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9:00pm CDT

Walk The Moon

Walk the Moon are from Ohio. Their moms are cute and batty and their dads are big and strong. While singing a capella in college, listening to a lot of Talking Heads, and chasing down degrees in Music Theory, Walk the Moon formed out of a love for creative pop songs and exuberant live performances and safari animals. In 2008 Walk the Moon's debut EP 'The Anthem' stirred up attention from the likes of CityBeat Magazine and FOX News and even took them to London, UK; there they played a week of shows at the London City Showcase as the only band from North America to be selected by Sonicbids for the spot. Since then, led by singer/synth-player Nicholas Petricca, Walk has continued to make noise around the US, named by New York City's historic Arlene's Grocery one of their 'Best Bands of 2009' and by promoters at NYC's Highline Ballroom "one of the best young bands [they] have seen in a long time".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14381

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Walk The Moon

WALK THE MOON Nicholas Petricca (vocals, keyboards) / Kevin Ray (bass, vocals) / Eli Maiman (guitar, vocals) / Sean Waugaman (drums, vocals) This past June, Seattle news and culture blog Seattlest.com posted a review of a show by Walk The Moon. It read like this: “Walk The Moon... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Yearbook Committee

Yearbook Committee started as a recording project in a garage and quickly turned into a monster. A collective of sorts. No lead singer. No sole songwriter. Just a group of musicians with one common goal; to write, record, and perform music. With a universal love of good music, Yearbook Committee consists of Christina Blust, Jon DaCosta, Travis Dillon, David Goodier, Brad Lone, John Murray, Rachel Rasley and Jimmy Rinehart. Everybody sings. We play lots of instruments (with varying degrees of skill). Everyone sings. You will too.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12485

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Yearbook Committee

A folk band from the Crossroads of America, Yearbook Committee started as a recording project in a garage and quickly turned into a monster. A collective of sorts. No lead singer. No sole songwriter. Just a group of musicians with one common goal; to write, record, and perform music... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:00pm CDT

Zion I & The Grouch

At a time when fans have come to expect only one good track on any given album, Bay Area act Zion I and Living Legend's front-man The Grouch have created something different: a record comprised of 15 varied, soul-drenched, equally impressive tracks. The latest effort from these two formidable hip-hop acts, Heroes in the City of Dope, will have heads hyphy, uplifted, and pondering social ills—all within one album. "Our past collaborations—Silly Puddy and Flow—were always fan favorites," explains emcee Zion of Zion I of why the two acts decided to collaborate, "and creativity, it just flows when we get together in the studio." "And, though I live in LA, we all share a strong connection with Oakland," adds The Grouch of the title that he says is also a spin on the Too $hort track on the 1989 Life Is...LP "A lot of beauty and hope has come out of the struggle here."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11885

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Zion I & The Grouch

At a time when fans have come to expect only one good track on any given album, Bay Area act Zion I and Living Legend's front-man The Grouch have created something different: a record comprised of 15 varied, soul-drenched, equally impressive tracks. The latest effort from these two... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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9:15pm CDT

Chiddy Bang

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Chiddy Bang

Chiddy Bang “Breakfast is the first, most important meal of the day,” Chiddy Bang MC Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege says. “We named our new album Breakfast because this is our first, maybe most important offering to the hip-hop community.” Technically, Breakfast, the first full-length... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Venue 222

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9:15pm CDT

James Blake

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James Blake

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Stubb's

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9:15pm CDT

The Dirty Guv'nahs

American rock and roll band from Knoxville, TN that's been likened to the Rolling Stones and the Black Crowes. Last album, "Youth Is In Our Blood" was recorded at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY. Managed by Greg Hill with McGhee Entertainment and booking through Matthew Morgan at Creative Artists Agency.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13468

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The Dirty Guv'nahs

American rock and roll band from Knoxville, TN that's been likened to the Rolling Stones and the Black Crowes. Last album, "Youth Is In Our Blood" was recorded at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY. Managed by Greg Hill with McGhee Entertainment and booking through Matthew Morgan... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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9:15pm CDT

We Are Defiance

We Are Defiance started in 2009 in Ocala, FL. They recently signed an agreement with Tragic Hero Records, and their debut record "Trust In A Few" is produced by Tom Denney (Formerly of A Day To Remember), record comes out on March 15 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14166

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We Are Defiance

We Are Defiance started in 2009 in Ocala, FL. They recently signed an agreement with Tragic Hero Records, and their debut record "Trust In A Few" is produced by Tom Denney (Formerly of A Day To Remember), record comes out on March 15 2011.

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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9:20pm CDT

Low Limit

LOW LIMIT BIO - Based in LA - music released on NUMBERS (Glasgow), INNOVATIVE LEISURE (LA), FAT CITY (UK), RUSH HOUR (Amsterdam), & FRIENDS OF FRIENDS (LA), ALPHA PUP (LA). - 1/2 of LAZER SWORD - shared the stage with KODE 9, HUDSON MO, ACTRESS, RUSTIE, FLYING LOTUS, DAEDELUS, LORN, MT KIMBIE, NOSAJ THING, GLK, etc - no restrictions in terms of musical influences, styles, tempos, and moods in LOW LIMIT productions and performance. think rap + rave rain + electronic meltdown + bass + time travel + sexy vibes. - loves found sounds, holograms, strong coffee, animated gifs, rap music, and marijuana. - tracks supported by FLYING LOTUS, MARY ANNE HOBBS, DADDY KEV, GILLES PETERSON, HUDSON MOHAWKE, GASLAMP KILLER, CROOKERS, TAKE, KUTMAH, and more.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14517

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Low Limit

- Based in LA - previous releases on Numbers, Innovative Leisure, Monkeytown, Rush Hour. - co-runs Icee Hot records with cool buds of his - 1/2 of lazer sword - nice DJ, good selections. risky! - animated gif blog - no restrictions in terms of musical influences, styles, tempos, and... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
Mohawk

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9:30pm CDT

Josh T Pearson

Originally from Texas, Josh T. Pearson formed the short-lived phenomenon that was Lift to Experience, who released one sprawling masterpiece, 2001's The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads, before splitting up soon after. So beloved by John Peel were they that he had them record three sessions in five months and were included in the Best 125 Peel Sessions of all time - http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/top125/ Since then, Josh T. Pearson has spent many years in the wilderness, only releasing one studio recording, I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry, a split 7” single with the Dirty Three and appearing on the Mercury Prize nominated Bat for Lashes album Fur and Gold. An unparalleled live performer, his return will be highly anticipated.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12081

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Josh T Pearson

Originally from Texas, Josh T. Pearson formed the short-lived phenomenon that was Lift to Experience, who released one sprawling masterpiece, 2001's The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads, before splitting up soon after. So beloved by John Peel were they that he had them record three sessions... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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9:30pm CDT

Mike Mictlan

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Mike Mictlan

With mainstream appeal, surgical precision, and unshakable crew love, Mike Mictlan is an unparalleled force in the underground. His live show is a spectacle of sweat and laughter and fury and communion. You could search every venue in every city, but you will not find an emcee in... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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9:30pm CDT

Moneybrother

Moneybrother - Real Control - April 2010 Stockholm Sweden's MONEYBROTHER is the solo project from Anders Wendin (originally of Monster fame) where he creates a soul-oriented blend of music styles like reggae, punk, rock'n'roll, pub rock, and even disco. Named after the two words that his baby brother could pronounce in English, MONEYBROTHER walked straight in to people's hearts with his gold selling, Grammy award-winning, striking 2003 debut album Blood Panic. Since then, Wendin has continued to reach new successful heights throughout Europe with the three releases that followed, not to mention a tomato soup brand that bears the MONEYBROTHER name. Now the artist has set his sights stateside with his first US full length release, Real Control, which includes four reworked and rerecorded tracks that are different from the Scandinavian release of the album. It didn't take long for touring American bands to take notice of MONEYBROTHER'S distinct sound. Against Me!'s Tom Gabel often talks about MONEYBROTHER'S music when asked about his favorite bands. Sabot Productions released a US sampler of b-sides and tracks off of MONEYBROTHER’s debut and sophomore releases after Jordan, Sabot owner and Against Me! tour manager, and his band mates fell in love with MONEYBROTHER'S music. MONEYBROTHER also captured the interest of Franz Nicolay of the Hold Steady and World/Inferno Friendship Society, who invited the artist to open for a recent US tour. With Real Control, MONEYBROTHER continues to utilize elements of 60s and 70s soul, like call and response vocals, sweeping string arrangements and dramatic lyrics, or what LA Weekly describes as “a Scandinavian stew of reggae, disco and roots-rocking thrash.” From the Bjorn Yttling (Peter Bjorn & John) produced opener, “Born Under A Bad Sign” to the soulful epic closer of “Showdown,” MONEYBROTHER paints with the same pallet as Stiff Records era pub rock bands, Dexy's Midnight Runner, Thin Lizzy, The Clash, Sprinsteen, and, of course, the northern soul greats that so deeply inspired him. Press Quotes: "With a soulful voice that often strikes as Joe Strummer’s sonic doppelganger, Wendin shows this nomadic side in his music, too, with measures of punk, rockabilly and disco often appearing within the same song." - Paste “A Scandinavian stew of reggae, disco and roots-rocking thrash.” - LA Weekly “Integrated into this EP are flares of the aforementioned disco, soul, folk and straight-up rock. It's all packed together into a package that continues to floor me.” ...” According to some, this is Sabot co-conspirators Against Me!'s favorite band. Shocking, but I can totally see why. This has definitely taken the top spot for EP's released this year for me.” - Punknews.org "“Born Under a Bad Sign” is a great showcase of the mix of ’60s soul, ’70s punk and ’80s pop that makes Moneybrother someone to look out for in 2010." - Ice Cream Man “The best songs -- and there really are too many to mention here -- are intense and soulful pop/rock mini-symphonies of the kind Bruce Springsteen used to make in the mid-'70s: the grand piano pounds, the saxophone lines soar, and the dramatic string arrangements underpin Anders Wendin's wonderfully scruffy voice...This is every bit as good as classic, soul-tinged pop/rock gets. Period.” - All Music Guide
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12342

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Moneybrother

Moneybrother - Real Control - April 2010 Stockholm Sweden's MONEYBROTHER is the solo project from Anders Wendin (originally of Monster fame) where he creates a soul-oriented blend of music styles like reggae, punk, rock'n'roll, pub rock, and even disco. Named after the two words that... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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9:30pm CDT

Special Guests

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Special Guests

http://amonly.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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9:30pm CDT

Steve Arrington

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Steve Arrington

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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9:30pm CDT

The Jacka

The Jacka is a West Coast sensation, known for his Underground lyrics, style, and content. Crowned for being "The dopest", his upcoming projects including "The Street Album" and "Tear Gas" have already caused mainstream chaos, and eager anticipation from coast to coast. Biography Enter the Jacka. The death of 2Pac in the mid 90’s ripped the heart out of West Coast Hip Hop. At the same time a young street poet named the Jacka was honing his skills in the Bay Area Rap game. Born to teenage parents, he was raised in the hip hop culture and exposed to break dancing, rap music and graffiti at an unusually young age. While growing up, he was a very serious fan of the whole hip hop culture as well as music in general. Always open minded, he was influenced by b-boys and thugs, pimps and Imams. The Jacka has since developed into an West Coast independent phenomenon, who reigns for being the dopest. He has been featured on over 100 albums over the past seven years. His contributions to the Mob Figaz self-entitled album resulted in over 100,000 units sold. He has toured with many artists including Mac Dre, Yukmouth (of the Luniz), C-Bo, the Mob Figaz, and Keak da Sneak as well as by himself in order to create nationwide notoriety. His first solo release (featuring Too $hort, Cormega, Christion, and Yukmouth) in 2002 sold over 20,000 units. Jacka sold these units himself, in the Bay Area and through shipping to one-stops across the country. Though great support came from the Bay Area, more than half of Jacka’s sales came from outside of California. Jacka’s success proves his mettle as an emcee. His sophomore album The Jack Artist (2005), is one of the higher selling albums in the Bay Area, on pace to outsell his debut release. With hit singles such as “Barney (More Crime)” ft. Cormega and Rydah J. Klyde (Mob Figaz), and “Girls Say” to go along with nothing dope album cuts like “Looking At It” ft. Keak da Sneak and Yukmouth & “Never Blink”, the album was an instant classic with the fans. In 2006 & 2007, the Jacka stayed pushing a fury of music with continuous features, collaborations and mixtapes with DJ’s such as DJ Juice, The Demolition Men & DJ KTone. The demand for his underground music accelerated him into the position of being nominated in the 2nd annual Bay Area Rap Scene Awards (B.A.R.S.) for “Best Underground Artist”, as well as “Group of the Year” for his affiliation as a member of the Mob Figaz. His dedication to music and hard work paid off when he received the award for “Best Underground Artist” in 2006. He also beat out heavy competition to win the 2008 Ozone Award for "Patiently Waiting: California". Currently at over 5 million myspace plays, his latest 2 newly released singles have soared to over 1 million plays each. With the success of winning two important awards, Jacka still continues to raise the bar by maintaining the momentum in the Bay Area and in key markets outside the Bay. He's received countless magazine/online press Nationally & Internationally including UK, Canada, and Germany. Releases including ‘Devilz Rejectz’, ‘Mob Trial 1 & 2’, and a side project entitled “Jack of All Trades” has kept his fans happy and his fan base growing. He released 11 separate projects in 2008, including "The Street Album", and will release his 3rd album “Tear Gas” in Spring 2009. The Jacka’s lyrics voice the code of the streets and the stories of everyday struggles. His message is one of faith, growth, and determination in the midst of dope and unsolved murders. The Jacka is a leading force in filling the gap left by past-departed West Coast soldiers. Listen closer. Instrumentation Discography Tear Gas - June Release (3rd EP) The Street Album - December 2008 Release (11th project for 2008) All Over Me Bay Remix - f. Matt Blaque, Messy Marv, Keak da Sneak, Dem Hoodstarz & FedX - Prod. by Traxamillion - 2008 All Over Me f. Matt Blaque - 2008 (Has over 2k radio spins) Mob Trial Series: Part I - 2006 (Jacka/Husalah/AP-9) Part II - 2007 (Jacka/FedX/Rydah) Part III - 2008 (Jacka/AP-9/FedX) Devilz Rejectz - 2007 (The Jacka/Ampichino) The Jack Artist - 2006 EP Girls Say - 2005 (received light radio play) Get Out There - 2005 (1st song on the radio) Hey Girl - 2001 (One of his most popular songs to date) The Jacka - Self-Titled - 2001 EP C-Bo's Mob Figaz - 1999 EP **ADDITIONAL DISCOGRAPHY AS REQUESTED** Links: www.myspace.com/thejackamobfigaz
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13531

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The Jacka

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Fuze

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9:30pm CDT

The Silent Comedy

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The Silent Comedy

The Silent Comedy is a San Diego-based group of musicians mixing Americana, Folk and Rock n’ Roll into a sound that is best understood by experiencing their live show. Brothers Joshua and Jeremiah Zimmerman started the band to capture the feeling of the bar culture they worked in... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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9:40pm CDT

Calibro35

"Italian soundtrack funk that sounds like Goblin recording at Stax!" -Wax Poetics Magazine Research begun years ago, digging dusty vinyl crates for obscure samples. The discovery of Italian '60s and '70s soundtracks was a crucial point; from that moment on nothing sounded as good and interesting as electrifying tracks from exploitation movies. By the summer of 2007, Tommaso Colliva (Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Arto Lindsay) invited an incredible band formed by Massimo Martellotta (Stewart Copeland) on guitars and lapsteels, Enrico Gabrielli keyboards and brass, Fabio Rondanini on drums and Luca Nano Cavina on bass to record at omniaB studios in Milan. During the first two days of long recording sessions, Calibro 35 became a killer combo performing classic and obscure themes, aiming to bring something contemporary to the compositions but still remaining very respectful to the originals. Original tunes appeared soon with the same aim, recreating the attitude, the sound and that strange mixture between jazz, funk, rock, classical and improvisation that made Italian soundtracks known worldwide. The band started touring in Europe a few months later, having their first ever gigs in Luxemburg and Belgium and then moving back to Italy for some very crowded shows during the spring and summer of 2008. They also made their way to the U.S. in October of 2009 playing at Nublu and other various venues in New York City and the west coast, including an in-studio appearance on KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11212

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Calibro35

"Italian soundtrack funk that sounds like Goblin recording at Stax!" -Wax Poetics Magazine Research begun years ago, digging dusty vinyl crates for obscure samples. The discovery of Italian '60s and '70s soundtracks was a crucial point; from that moment on nothing sounded as good... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:40pm - 10:40pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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9:40pm CDT

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:40pm - 10:40pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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9:45pm CDT

Mose Giganticus

Mose Giganticus is a four-piece, progressive heavy metal band from Philadelphia, PA. Incubated in the 'Do-It-Yourself' music scene of West Philadelphia, Mose Giganticus has evolved to blend the ominous, lumbering weight of sludge and stoner metal with the bombastic pomp and technological expertise of progressive metal, creating a wall of sound that is dark, heavy, and baroque. As front-man and creative force behind Mose Giganticus, Matt Garfield maintains the art of the 'well crafted hook' by infusing winding guitar riffs with his signature use of synthesizers and vocoders, producing songs that are as memorable as they are crushing. In July 2010, Mose Giganticus released their Relapse Records debut LP, "Gift Horse," which went on to garner international critical acclaim, including multiple "Best of 2010" listings worldwide (Sonic Abuse London, Metal Injection US, BangBang Canada). Currently, Mose Giganticus continues to tour year-round, painstakingly forging their position on the national touring circuit. To date, Mose Giganticus has performed at over 400 shows and festivals across the continental United States, western Canada, the Yukon Territory, and Alaska in their Waste-Vegetable-Oil fueled bus. For fans of: Mastodon, Baroness, The Melvins, Zombi, and Cynic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11490

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Mose Giganticus

Mose Giganticus is a four-piece, progressive heavy metal band from Philadelphia, PA. Incubated in the 'Do-It-Yourself' music scene of West Philadelphia, Mose Giganticus has evolved to blend the ominous, lumbering weight of sludge and stoner metal with the bombastic pomp and technological... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
Headhunters

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9:50pm CDT

Deadboy

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:50pm - 10:50pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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9:50pm CDT

OFF!

The individual roots established by Keith Morris (Black Flag/Circle Jerks), Dimitri Coats (Burning Brides), Steven McDonald (Redd Kross), and Mario Rubalcaba (Earthless/Hot Snakes/Rocket From the Crypt) are uniquely woven throughout the rock music canon. Each has challenged society's cyclical and complacent ideals in their own respective bands, and three decades on they've never strayed from their intentions. Now they come together as a four-piece called OFF! and they're as confrontational as ever, lunging inside the aesthetic of West Coast hardcore to push life's most provocative issues to the forefront. The pinch-hitting First Four EPs box set marks their explosive approach for a total of 16 songs in just under 18 minutes.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14236

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OFF!

Over the past four years, OFF! have proven to be more than just a band. They also raise a series of challenging questions. After four decades of heavy use, does punk rock still have any life left in it? Do Keith Morris and his gang of grown-ass punk heroes still have the goods? They’ve... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:50pm - 10:50pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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9:55pm CDT

J. Roddy Walston and the Business (Between Sets)

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J. Roddy Walston and the Business (Betwe

Wednesday March 16, 2011 9:55pm - 10:55pm CDT
Stubb's

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10:00pm CDT

1,2,3

Hailing from the steel city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1, 2, 3 consists of long time friends Nic Snyder and Josh Sickels. Originally started as a side project from the The Takeover UK, Snyder found himself increasingly drawn to 1, 2, 3 and the freedom it gave him to express his own musical ambitions. In May 2010, having only been together for a few months, 1, 2, 3 released their first UK single, ‘Going Away Party’, on hot tastemaker label Chess Club. Surrounding the release, the band played their first live UK shows, including The Great Escape festival in Brighton, plus an amazing Club NME performance at Koko in London. The limited edition 7” combines Safe as Milk-era Captain Beefheart guitars, Dr. John style freaked-out tingling percussion and Snyder’s night-crawler vocals, while the B-side, ‘Feeling Holy’, is no less arresting: a sci-fi lullaby that comes over like a stoned Mercury Rev and shows a softer side to Snyder’s voice over sepia tinged guitars, looped vocals and woozy synths.  Snyder grew up inspired by a steady diet of Mercury-era Rod Stewart, Neil Young, Bacharach and his all-time favourite, Roy Orbison, but he was lured into writing his own music by his father. A collector of punk 7’s back in the seventies, his dad was also a piano player in Pittsburgh’s monolithic Iron City Houserockers, probably the biggest band to come out of the Three Rivers area in the 1970/80's. Surrounded by photos of his dad on stage with Springsteen and B.B. King, Snyder was inevitably influenced by Blues and Motown as well. Drummer, Sickels, who himself has a diverse musical palette, has been playing with Snyder for over a decade. Josh confirms, “Nic listens to literally everything and I think you can hear that in our songs.” Being able to explore new musical directions without any existing boundaries has allowed the duo to experiment and create a handful of songs that are all remarkably different, yet complimentary to each other - the common thread being Snyder’s defiant, soulful vocals and a yearning nostalgia. Since November 2010, 1,2,3 has signed with Frenchkiss Records, released a second Chess Club UK single (“Little Cure” b/w “Big Beige”) and recorded their debut album New Heaven with Nicolas Vernhes (Bjork, Dirty Projectors, Animal Collective). The band will hit the road in February and March, including a number of showcases confirmed for SXSW. New Heaven is scheduled for release late Spring / early Summer 2011. Web: http://www.myspace.com/1comma2comma3
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12448

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Parish

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10:00pm CDT

Adanowsky

• The Hellboys, was his first punk rock band, (Album "Mutant Love" Bonus Track Records) they played more than 150 shows. • The European release of his debut album named "Etoile Eternelle" (Dreyfus Music), featuring the famous Arthur H and Giovanni Mirabais, Adanowsky, played over 200 shows in just 1 year. • In 2008, Adanowsky released his first solo album titled: "El Idolo" in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Spain and Mexico, were he also toured. • On December 2008, "El Ídolo" came to Mexico, offering his first show at El Lunario del Auditorio Nacional. Considering it was his first performance, having great success and a significant attendance. • In 2009, Adanowsky performed at the Vive Latino Festival and for the second time at El Lunario del Auditorio Nacional. The show "La Muerte del Ídolo" was sold-out, leaving quite a lot of concertgoers outside the venue. This performance is considered one of the best shows in Latin America ever. • His show, "La Muerte Del Ìdolo" received a nomination for Best Live Show at the Indie Music Awards 2010. • After the show "La Muerte del Idolo" (the first character of the Adanowsky trilogy) "Amador” is born, being the name and character of his second solo album. • "Amador" was co produced by Rob (Phoenix keyboardist and composer) and mixed by Noah Georgeson (guitarist and producer of Devendra Banhart, Little Joy and Adam Green). • “Amador” was presented with great success in a full Lunario of National Auditory, in front of an astonished and grateful public for the new and spectacular theatricality of the new character. • Adanowsky was the special guest of Phoenix at the Sport Palace show in September 2010, he played in front of more than 10,000 people, who received him very warmly in the expectation of being the concert of the year. (In their own words, Phoenix said this show is on the Top 3 of their entire career). • Adanowsky has performed in the most important festivals in Mexico, such as Hellow fest, in Monterrey with Zoè and Devendra Banhart, also at Corona Capital Fest, featuring James, Interpol and Pixies. • Adanowsky's musical talent, coupled with his pleasant personality and excellent staging, are the elements that lead to the success of their live performances. • He was invited by huge Spanish star, Enrique Bunbury to close the final show of a series of presentations held at the National Auditorium in Mexico City. Both artists performed to an audience estimated at more than 10,000 people. • “Amador” was released in Spain, where Adanowsky did a serie of specials presentations, which reaffirmed his position as one of the most important emerging artist of the decade. • Adanowsky is releasing his third single in the coming days, entitled “Un Sol Con Corazón”, whose video directed himself and soon will reach the specialized television channels. • The musician prepared big surprises for 2011, with full shows in Spain, Argentina, Chile and USA. Discography: -“Étoile Éternelle” (2006) -“El Ìdolo” (December, 2008) -“Amador” (June, 2010)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15234

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Adanowsky

• The Hellboys, was his first punk rock band, (Album "Mutant Love" Bonus Track Records) they played more than 150 shows. • The European release of his debut album named "Etoile Eternelle" (Dreyfus Music), featuring the famous Arthur H and Giovanni Mirabais, Adanowsky, played over... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Elysium

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10:00pm CDT

Akina Adderley & The Vintage Playboys

Akina Adderley & The Vintage Playboys is an Austin soul band blending elements of rock, funk, and old-school R&B. Front person/vocalist Akina Adderley lights up the stage as "the little woman with the big voice." Granddaughter of jazz trumpet great Nat Adderley, grandniece of jazz saxophone legend "Cannonball" Adderley, and daughter of Nat Adderley, Jr. (producer/pianist/band leader for Luther Vandross), Akina brings a distinguished musical pedigree to the Vintage Playboys, who are a tight group from an eclectic musical background. The brainchild of four inspired musicians, AAVP is now a powerhouse nine-piece, and has become a vital part of Austin's newly resurrected soul scene. The band has been together for nearly four years, and has shared bills with such acts as Big Sam's Funky Nation, Budos Band, and Carolyn Wonderland. The band's credits include: showcases at SXSW '09 and '10; performances for Radio Without Borders on Austin's KUT 90.5 FM, News 8 Austin's Summer Rooftop Series, and Balcony TV Austin; road shows in Memphis, TN, Los Angeles, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Shreveport, LA, Hattiesburg, MS, Northport, AL, and all over Texas. AAVP's eponymous debut album was released on March 28, 2009. The band is currently working on their sophomore album, scheduled for a Spring 2011 release.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12650

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Akina Adderley & The Vintage Playboys

Akina Adderley & The Vintage Playboys is an Austin soul band whose unique sound blends elements of rock, funk, and old-school R&B. Front woman, vocalist, primary songwriter and band leader Akina Adderley lights up the stage as 'the little woman with the big voice.' Her powerful presence... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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10:00pm CDT

Alex Winston

Detroit born Alex Winston announces the release of her debut mini-album, ‘Sister Wife’ out on March 4th through NYC’s label du jour Heavy Roc Records. ‘Sister Wife’ follows Winston’s critically acclaimed 7” single ‘Choice Notes’ which was released summer 2010. All tracks on ‘Sister Wife’ have been written by the rising starlet with production duties handed over to New York whizz-kids The Knocks (Rhianna, Ellie Goulding) and the award winning Charlie Hugall (Florence and the Machine). A talented multi-instrumentalist, Alex plays everything on the album however it’s her bedazzling, otherworldly vocals that truly stand out. Opener, ‘Locomotive’ sees her voice soar above a wall of percussion and melody. Then there’s ‘Sister Wife’ which shows off her soul side with the defiant chorus, “Hey there sister wife / Get the hell out / It’s my night / You don’t know they way to his heart like I do.” ‘Don’t Care About Anything’ highlights Alex’s penchant for dramatics, simple guitar lines and enchanting violins bristle excitedly with energy. ‘Choice Notes’, Alex’s incessantly catchy debut single also makes an appearance on the mini album. Highlighting Alex’s impressive skill for crafting the perfect pop song (‘Choice Notes’ & ‘Sweet James’) as well as her darker, leftfield musings (‘Don’t Care About Anything’); ‘Sister Wife’ is a rousing, off-kilter debut from Detroit’s much-fussed-over Alex Winston. Having played her first ever live shows at CMJ 2010 and her debut UK show just weeks later at The Social, London; every show she’s performed has been a sell out. Alex has confirmed a string of European dates in February including a headline NME Awards Show at The New Players Theatre.Over in New York, Alex has aligned herself with the Communion crew – headlining the legendary Mumford & Sons’ founded UK club in it’s US debut. Although, Alex only has a handful of live dates under her belt, those who have seen her live can attest to the energy and power of her performance:
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13341

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Alex Winston

Detroit born Alex Winston announces the release of her debut mini-album, ‘Sister Wife’ out on March 4th through NYC’s label du jour Heavy Roc Records. ‘Sister Wife’ follows Winston’s critically acclaimed 7” single ‘Choice Notes’ which was released summer 2010. All... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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10:00pm CDT

Animals as Leaders

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Animals As Leaders

When Tosin Abasi released his debut solo album under the moniker ANIMALS AS LEADERS in 2009, few would have predicted the band’s meteoric rise over the next two years. Although Abasi earned acclaim as the lead guitarist in the Washington, D.C.-based metalcore act Reflux, it was... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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10:00pm CDT

Augustana

Beginning before they were even “old enough to drink,” as frontman/songwriter Dan Layus puts it, the band Augustana has grown up tremendously over the past three years, touring relentlessly while supporting Epic debut All the Stars and Boulevards (which reached #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart) and hit single “Boston.” Inking a producer before they’d been seriously tested before an audience, and finding themselves in the recording studio tracking a major-label debut before the masses knew who they were, the band had to grow into the ambitious blueprint they’d set out for themselves, and grow they did. The results of the time in the trenches are found on Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt, the band’s assured follow-up. While the record is about the experience of becoming more seasoned as a band; Layus’ songwriting grew up as well, informed by becoming a husband and father, dealing with life’s attendant challenges. “It really affected us in a positive way,” observes the pianist and native Californian, who formed the band in Illinois with pal Jared Palomar (bass) before finding the missing pieces in L.A.— Justin South (drums) and John Vincent Fredricks (keyboards/vocals), the latter of whom Layus had known for years. Chris Sachtleben (guitar), a childhood friend of Palomar’s, moved from Nashville to join up. The increased responsibility also had Layus getting more serious about his chosen profession. “I took voice lessons, we changed management and I did anything I could to get better and learn—and I’m still doing that,” he says. “I also worked a lot harder on my songwriting, and spent enough time to get it absolutely right.” While most bands spend all their lives writing a debut record—then six months on a follow-up, Augustana actually did it backwards; arriving at the label with what everyone agreed was a solid single and a few other songs, but not much else. “We had six months to write our first record,” Layus recalls. “But then all of a sudden we were on the road for three years, with really nothing to do but write and demo. I was constantly writing songs and weeding stuff out.” As a result, Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt is 10 studiously-chosen cuts of modern, melodic, piano-driven rock, informed by Layus’s love of classic pop/rock songwriters—from The Beatles to Tom Petty—and covering deeper subject matter than the band’s debut. “Still Ain’t Over You” is a love song in the context of a committed relationship, while “Dust,” with its a capella introduction, is the sound of Layus attempting to make peace with his religious upbringing. “Meet You There Someday” was inspired by Layus’s young daughter and his frequent need to leave her behind in order to tour. Augustana hit the road even before All the Stars and Boulevards was released, crisscrossing clubs with the Stereophonics before graduating to much larger venues. By the time the band was logging well-received stints opening for Snow Patrol, Dashboard Confessional and Counting Crows, “Boston” was in rotation on radio, the video was getting plays under VH1’s “You Oughta Know” banner, and the band knew it was onto something. “I didn’t realize that this wasn’t always the way it happens, to come out with your first record and get a single on pop radio,” Layus recalls, laughing. “It was hard to get any real perspective on how incredibly lucky we were to be in that position.” With “Boston” well on its way to being certified digital platinum by the RIAA, the band made appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Ellen Degeneres Show and The Today Show among countless others. The band chose producer Mike Flynn to usher Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt into the world. “I think he did an incredible job in terms of getting me outside my box and really exploring the potential of the songs,” Layus recalls. “Some of these songs I had been singing the same way at shows for over a year. Then comes this producer who says, ‘I think you should try it like this.’ I could feel it, physically, when I’d go home every night, like an uncomfortable stretching sensation. But I can’t look back and see that the songs would be even close to what they are right now if I hadn’t done the stuff that Mike and I had worked on.” The result is an intensely emotional album, borne of the band’s growth, cohesion as a unit, and Layus’ newfound fatherhood. And thanks to Flynn’s spot-on production, the results are delivered winningly. “I’m so happy I actually got to say things the way I wanted to say them and how I wanted to say them,” Layus says. “We all feel really confident about it.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13001

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Augustana

Beginning before they were even “old enough to drink,” as frontman/songwriter Dan Layus puts it, the band Augustana has grown up tremendously over the past three years, touring relentlessly while supporting Epic debut All the Stars and Boulevards (which reached #1 on the Billboard... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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10:00pm CDT

AWOLNATION

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AWOLNATION

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Rusty Spurs

10:00pm CDT

Baskery

It has never been about which music you play, where you are from or where you've been- it has always been about if you touch people or not. Baskery is a band built on what three people can do together. The music is not to be confused with country/bluegrass just from looking at the instruments. Baskery is not bound to any genre. It's all there in the live act, cause it is real. The three sisters of Baskery can't recall why or when they started playing, it has always just been there, as an occupation, as a distraction and mostly, as a conviction. "Performing live has become the most natural thing to us". In their teens the sisters joined forces with their dad, who was a one-man-band who played old blues and country songs for a living, and got introduced to the music business in a quite unglamourous way. "We played cover songs for drunk people, but we never played songs we didn't like just to please the crowd". This foundation of early "roots music and americana" settled in their hearts, but also awoke the urge of breaking the rules of traditional music. Baskery is all about turning the music on its head, blending the straightforwardness of punk with the subtlety of singer/song writing. Baskery are back with their new full length album, "New Friends", ten songs partly delivered on the road. It's been over two years since the release of debut album "Fall Among Thieves", an album that received acclaims from the press all over Europe. It wasn't lack of inspiration that delayed the second album. The only hard thing about writing and recording album no. 2 was, according to the band, finding the time. "Our first album served us well. We've been constantly touring the last couple of years and we don't hesitate to go where we're requested. Yet, we came to a point when we started craving new songs and "New Friends" is the result of that." The foundations were recorded in two different studios in Sweden whilst most of the vocals were recorded on the road, on different locations. "We brought a computer and condenser mics with us on tour and padded hotel rooms with mattresses and bed spreads." The songs were then brought to Berlin, where the band teamed up with awesome mixer Peter "BlackPete" Schmidt (Depeche mode, Joe Jackson, Beatsteaks) and Simon Beizai. The album delivers new sounds from Baskery, still keeping the intensity and live vibe, but It's darker and more mature sounding than "Fall Among Thieves". "Not because we've been in a dark place lately, we just decided to listen more to that side of ours this time." Baskery has successfully toured all over the world, performing at festivals such as Glastonbury UK, Woodford Australia, SXSW USA, Calgary Folk Candada, Lowlands Holland, Azkena Rock Spain, Storsjoeyran Sweden, Bergen Fest Norway, Toender Denmark and many more. Come and see us, you know where we are. Visit Baskery at: http://baskery.com http://myspace.com/baskery http://twitter.com/baskery http://facebook.com BASKERY official
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13514

Artists

Baskery

It has never been about which music you play, where you are from or where you've been- it has always been about if you touch people or not. Baskery is a band built on what three people can do together. The music is not to be confused with country/bluegrass just from looking at the... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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10:00pm CDT

Bass Drum Of Death

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Bass Drum of Death

BASS DRUM OF DEATH It’s been a little more than a year since John Barrett and his punk band Bass Drum of Death put out their debut album—a year that took this kid from a sleepy Mississippi hometown (where the bars close at midnight) and got him doing encores in front of 5,000... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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10:00pm CDT

Battle Circus

Dynamic and dark, Battle Circus pummels the senses with a dramatically stunning live show. The four-piece's reputation has led it to tour the world, opening for Amanda Palmer, Gary Numan, Karnivool and performing at numerous festivals. Battle Circus has recently completed its full-length, self-titled album after spending a year-and-a-half recording in a sea barn on the coast of New Zealand.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10809

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Battle Circus

Dynamic and dark, Battle Circus pummels the senses with a dramatically stunning live show. The four-piece's reputation has led it to tour the world, opening for Amanda Palmer, Gary Numan, Karnivool and performing at numerous festivals. Battle Circus has recently completed its full-length... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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10:00pm CDT

Black Cherry

Black Cherry 'Synthesizer boogie with lashings of murder, insecurity and raw promise. Somebody sign them soon'. Q Magazine 'First and foremost the stage presence and power of vocalist Megane Quashie is staggering'. Gigwise Black Cherry are Megane Quashie and Gui Fraisse. Together they make gorgeously crafted guitar and synth driven pop gems. Megane Quashie's soulful and eeringly provocative vocals have captivated audiences wherever she has performed. Last year none other than Glastonbury's Michael Eavis named Black Cherry "the best looking band of the festival" prior to profile appearances at Rockness and the Isle of Wight festivals. Following on from their critically acclaimed EP 'Preface' the band have been putting the finishing touches to their forthcoming album 'White Gold' of which the single 'One Another' will be released via Playground Records in May 2011. Eagerly anticipated interest around the band is already taking root as one their tracks 'Modern Lover' has been chosen for a Primark viral campaign, an invitation has been accepted to perform at this year's SXSW in Texas and plans for a UK/European Tour are set to be announced shortly.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12434

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Black Cherry

Black Cherry 'Synthesizer boogie with lashings of murder, insecurity and raw promise. Somebody sign them soon'. Q Magazine 'First and foremost the stage presence and power of vocalist Megane Quashie is staggering'. Gigwise Black Cherry are Megane Quashie and Gui Fraisse. Together... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Prague

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10:00pm CDT

BRAHMS

From their inception BRAHMS were destined to soundtrack dimly-lit dance floors and those bad decisions that seem oh-so-right. Incorporating everything from manic piano house melodies to rich, synth heavy soundscapes to speaker-crushing dubstep loops into a package that has been described as Scott Walker plus an Electribe drum machine.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13587

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BRAHMS

From their inception BRAHMS were destined to soundtrack dimly-lit dance floors and those bad decisions that seem oh-so-right. Incorporating everything from manic piano house melodies to rich, synth heavy soundscapes to speaker-crushing dubstep loops into a package that has been described... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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10:00pm CDT

Chappo

CHAPPO is a band not easily defined by comparisons. Migrating from some of the most musically inclined cities in America, Alex Chappo (of Baton Rouge), and Chris Olson (of Seattle) came together in the lower east side of Manhattan courtesy of a room mate search on Craig's list. Similar interests and musical influence gave birth to a wildly rambunctious sound that was crafted into a 5 song EP. "Plastique Universe" was self released to critical acclaim in the Spring of 2010. The lead track 'Come Home' landed the band on the radar of many of the most influential taste makers in music related media. CHAPPO is now joined by Zac Colwell (of Austin) on Production and Drums, and Dave Feddock (of Seattle) on Guitar. They recently returned to their homes in Brooklyn after spending the month of January (2011) in a Vermont recording studio putting together what might end up being considered among the greatest albums of all time..
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13472

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CHAPPO

CHAPPO was born in the East Village of New York in 2009 and in a few short years has created an enthusiastic and rambunctious following. Splitting the difference between the guitar driven psychedelia of 60′s west coast rock and spiritual witch doctor moonshine of Dr John, they regularly... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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10:00pm CDT

Chapter 24

Chapter 24 are Claire (vox), Mel (bass) Mark (drums) & Joe (guitar) - a London, UK based quartet. They are becoming renowned for explosive & eccentric live performances (NME & Artrocker have published glowing live reviews). Described as ‘…the Slits playing psychedelic rock…’ they are set to release their first 4 track EP in early February 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10834

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Chapter 24

CHAPTER 24 are Claire Smith (vocals), Joe Green (guitar), Mel Stark (bass) and Mark Castro (drums) from London. Mel and Claire got bored back in their school days and decided to start a band with Joe, and after eventually finding Mark through a myspace ad in 2008 they released their... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Habana Bar

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10:00pm CDT

Chetes

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Chetes

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Elysium

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10:00pm CDT

Chimes and Bells

Chimes and Bells released their first EP ”Into Pieces Of Wood” in 2009 on Tigerspring Records and it led to a contract with the UK label Bella Union. In the following year Chimes and Bells played numerous industry festivals, for instance By:larm and SPOT. In October 2010 they released their debut album ”Chimes and Bells” on Tigerspring Records, which will be internationally released in 2011. In the fall of 2010 the band supported Trentemoller on a 3 week european tour.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13610

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Chimes and Bells

Chimes and Bells released their first EP ”Into Pieces Of Wood” in 2009 on Tigerspring Records and it led to a contract with the UK label Bella Union. In the following year Chimes and Bells played numerous industry festivals, for instance By:larm and SPOT. In October 2010 they... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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10:00pm CDT

Disco Doom

Disco Doom is a european band from Zurich/Switzerland which exists since over 12 years and plays adventurous indie rock. Core of the band are Anita Rufer and Gabriele De Mario playing with different musicians.Their newest record Trux Reverb (out 1st of march 2011 on The Static Cult Label) was recorded last year in Seattle after a 3 month/60 shows tour across the United States opening for Built to Spill. It's a guitar, a bass, a drum and a voice on a hard fiction road, playing this unique music totally stripped down to the bone. A roaring experimental, percussive and sonic sound experience, recorded by Jim Roth (Built to Spill).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10865

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Disco Doom

Disco Doom is a european band from Zurich/Switzerland which exists since over 12 years and plays adventurous indie rock. Core of the band are Anita Rufer and Gabriele De Mario playing with different musicians.Their newest record Trux Reverb (out 1st of march 2011 on The Static Cult... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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10:00pm CDT

Dry the River

The family Dry the River could not have been built from five more disparate sons. From Norwegian born singer-songwriter Peter Liddle, drawing narrative inspiration from university studies in Medicine and Anthropology, to once homeless punk-rock drummer Jon Warren and classically trained violinist William Harvey, the band grew from the haphazard seeds of varied personal and musical upbringings. Thus, whilst Liddle rifles through a musical and literary heritage which includes ethnographic texts, the works of Ted Hughes and Milan Kundera, and artists such as Leonard Cohen and Suzanne Vega, guitarist Matthew Taylor introduces the angular hum of Southern rock, blues and country records played to him in his youth, accompanied by childhood friends Jon and Scott, a rhythm section who draw heavily on 70s rock and post-punk. Each song is the offspring of this unlikely marriage: a personal tale of coming-to-terms, wrapped in gospel guitars and driven by inventive, bold percussion. Most of all, the deep involvement of all members gives birth to a live show which is both intense and honest; a band who play with their hearts on their sleeves. Since mid 2009, Dry the River have lived and worked in their shared home in Stratford, east London. Their debut EP “The Chambers & The Valves” (June 2009, self-released), was live-tracked in just two days and was closely followed by a heavy schedule of shows with acts including Hjaltalin, Port O Brien, Bowerbirds, Johnny Flynn and Magic Numbers. The band enjoyed a busy festival season, playing Glastonbury (BBC Introducing), Big Chill (Lazyland), and Standon Calling (Main Stage) and will be on tour throughout November and December 2010. A free 3 track EP is available to download from http://www.drytheriver.com/
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14124

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Dry the River

Dry the River Since forming in spring 2009, Dry The River have toured extensively in the UK and Europe promoting their “careful mix of emotive, lilting folk and upbeat, impassioned rock’... NME. Based in a shared two-bedroom house in Stratford, east London, the five came together... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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10:00pm CDT

Errors

Errors is a 4 piece band from Glasgow, Scotland. Originally formed in 2004 by Simon Ward, Stephen Livingstone and Greg Paterson on the back of a 3 track demo recorded in Simonʼs bedroom the band quickly set about making a name for themselves in their hometown with their unique take on dance music. The band were soon taken under the wing of Mogwai who signed them to their Rock Action label alongside the likes of Part Chimp and James Orr Complex. To date they have released a series of 7” singles, EPs and their debut album ʻItʼs Not Something But It Is Like Whatever” through Rock Action and these releases have brought them to the attention of the mainstream media with support and acclaim for the band coming across the board from MTV, DJʼs like Zane Lowe, John Kennedy and Vic Galloway along with sessions at Maida Vale for Mary Anne Hobbs, Rob Da Bank and Huw Stephens, magazines such as NME, Dazed and Confused and Rock Sound as well as tours and live dates with bands as varied as Underworld, Franz Ferdinand, Explosions In The Sky, Gary Numan and Mogwai. 2009 marked the recording of Errorsʼ sophomore release; “Come Down With Me”. Recorded and produced by the band in their customised studio “The Freezer” based in Glasgowʼs East End. The record builds on the merged sound of electronic and analogue that has become Errors signature. Angular, spiraling guitars, underpinned by truly mesmerising beats combined with euphoric synths and pop hooks. ʻCome Down With Meʼ was released to critical acclaim in 2010 described in a 4 star review in Q as “a thrilling invitation” while NME hailed them as “one of the most interesting bands in the country”. The band are about to release a remix album of their sophmore release entitled ʻCelebrity Come Down With Meʼ featuring contributions from the likes of The Field, Gold Panda, Mogwai and Wax Stag as well as embarking on a co-headline UK tour with fellow Scots The Twilight Sad.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12658

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Errors

Errors is a 4 piece band from Glasgow, Scotland. Originally formed in 2004 by Simon Ward, Stephen Livingstone and Greg Paterson on the back of a 3 track demo recorded in Simonʼs bedroom the band quickly set about making a name for themselves in their hometown with their unique take... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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10:00pm CDT

Foreign Legion

Truth is stranger than fiction. Prozack Turner and Marc Stretch are caught between a world of full of cynical underground hip hop heads constantly complaining of the genre's state, and the over saturated pop charts, full of sub par rappers with auto tuned vocals. There are only a handful of artists in either genre that are not simply cookie cut from the bland, left over dough of idiot pie. Foreign Legion aren't your typical Oakland California rappers from the street, they're actually both formally educatedsort of. Marc Stretch won a full ride to Barbizon for his natural gift of 'sideways hat modeling' and Prozack Turner graduated from a court appointed drunk driver awareness class in 1996. The two met at a Kid and Play film festival in the south of France in 1997 and began making music history within weeks. Foreign Legion dropped out of what seemed like nowhere (Oakland, Ca.) in 1999 on a now classic Abb Records(Dilated Peoples, Little Brother) single titled, 'Over Night Success' and went on to sell 20,000 copies of their initial '12 inch release. The full length 'Kidnapper Van' lp and world tour followed, as well as sharing the stage with everyone from Brother Ali, Gangstarr, Krs One, Zion I, Del The Funky Homosapien, The Beatnuts, DITC, Zion I and Tha Liks! Enough of the name-dropping let's talk about Foreign Legion. They have worked in the studio with the greatest minds in hip hop music, namely, Madlib, Jay Dilla, Pete Rock, Freeway, Jake One, Dj Design, G Koop, Organized Noize, (Outkast) and The Alchemist, not to mention that Foreign Legion emcee Marc Stretch once sat next to Judith Light('Who's The Boss') at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Their highly entertaining stage shows were complete with now famous costumes and the the giant of a man, Marc Stretch (6'10, 375 lbs) carrying the elvin boy wonder, Prozack Turner (4'10, 77 lbs.) in a backpack during their set! Their electrifying star power soon grabbed the attention of Mike D of The Beastie Boys, who courted them for possible signing with his then label, Grand Royal Records. The crew relocated to Los Angeles but the deal fell apart shortly after when Marc Stretch 'borrowed' Mike D's car without asking and was found sleeping in a Golf Land parking lot, passed out in the front seat with his head resting in an empty tray of what looked like 7-11 Nachos, a twenty sack of Grand Daddy Purple, a copy of Cat Fancy (the Christmas In Kitty Land issue) and an empty bottle of Royal Gate vodka. The group disbanded over the incident. The charges were dropped and Stretch returned to Oakland to continue looking for his real father. DreamWorks records signed Prozack Turner to a solo deal shortly after but they decided to shelf the album and quit the music business altogether, due to a combination of declining cd sales and Turner's declining hairline. Three years later, Turner returned to Oakland and randomly ran into Stretch and reconnected in an internet chat room for music business related suicide prevention. Fast forward to 2010. It's been 13 years, five record labels, five managers, three dj's, three lawyers (both entertainment and criminal), countless producers, court dates and versions of that CSI program later, and Foreign Legion are ready to release their third studio album, 'Night Moves'.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11567

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Foreign Legion

Truth is stranger than fiction. Prozack Turner and Marc Stretch are caught between a world of full of cynical underground hip hop heads constantly complaining of the genre's state, and the over saturated pop charts, full of sub par rappers with auto tuned vocals. There are only a... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Fuze

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10:00pm CDT

Foster & Lloyd

FOSTER & LLOYD IT'S ALREADY TOMORROW Looking back at the history of music, you can pinpoint those times when change takes place...something new replaces the old. Music that once sounded 'like this' suddenly sounds 'like that.' In the 1930's, country music was considered to be the sound of hillbilly string bands. When the music was electrified, a honky-tonk shuffle played with a drummer became the new sound. It was still country. In the mid-to late 1980s, there was another sea change-a short period of undeniable diversity coming out of Nashville that broke through on country radio. Steve Earle famously referred to it as 'the great credibility scare,' a time of creative freedom that's rarely been seen since. In the thick of that wide-open feeling, the duo of Foster & Lloyd came together and-along with Earle, Dwight Yoakam, Lyle Lovett, Rodney Crowell and others-was a part of the movement that changed the sound of country music and pioneered the Americana movement. In 1985, Radney Foster and Bill Lloyd were two young singer-songwriters signed to the same song publisher. They came from different backgrounds but had enough in common to create an almost immediate response to the songs they co- wrote and recorded. Their first success came as songwriters (early songs were recorded by Sweethearts of the Rodeo and Ricky Van Shelton), but it was the distinctive sound of their publishing demos that gained them their record deal with RCA Records. The duo mixed straight up Buckaroo country with jangly-Byrds sounds, looking and sounding a little louder than most of the other country acts of the era. Their first single, the rockabillyish-honky-tonkin', 'Crazy Over You,' shot to the top of the charts, making them the first duo in Country music history to score a No. 1 on their debut single. Foster & Lloyd also became one of the first acts to be played simultaneously on Country and College radio, sharing common musical ground and press accolades with Rank and File, Lone Justice and the Blasters. The combination of their harmony vocals (recalling everyone from The Everly Brothers to Rockpile) with their self-produced guitar-centric sound and solid, clever song craft won over critics and fans alike. In the end, they recorded three groundbreaking albums for RCA (containing hits 'Sure Thing,' 'What Do You Want From Me This Time,' 'Texas in 1880' and 'Fair Shake,' as well as 'Crazy Over You'), toured internationally, garnered a Grammy nomination and were a constant presence at the CMA awards. The duo split in 1990, with both members going on to successful solo careers. Though they remained friends and wrote together sporadically over the years, it took a request from the Americana Music Association to reunite for a fundraiser to get the duo together again onstage. News that Foster & Lloyd were performing for the first time in 20 years spread like wildfire, and the show sold out in 15 minutes. The band that night included Cheap Trick bassist Tom Petersson and drummer Keith Brogdon, with a guest appearance by bluegrass virtuoso and longtime friend, Sam Bush, on mandolin. 'It was so much fun getting back together onstage, and we realized that the new songs we had written together still had that magic,' says Foster. 'We decided to start getting together once a month to write. Soon the songs were pouring out, and we knew we needed to get back in the studio.' Again, like it was in the beginning, they went in to the recording process to please themselves firstlet the chips fall where they may. The result is the new album: It's Already Tomorrow. Fans of their older records will no doubt hear the familiar blend that only happens when Radney and Bill work together. One might think that after a twenty-year break, the vocal harmonies might creak a little but the duo sounds surprisingly strong from the opening notes. Foster's voice is strong, deep and resonant throughout the album and you can hear the years of experience in his tone and timbre. Lloyd is still hitting all the high harmonies with style. Their blend is cohesive and is arguably tighter than it used to be. As before, it's the guitars that hold center spotlight when it comes to the instrumental aspect of the Foster & Lloyd sound. Lloyd delivers his usual guitar hooks sounding reckless enough to be exciting but melodic enough to be memorable. There are plenty of crunchy guitars to go with the twangy and succinct solos' that you can hum later. Foster also adds both electric and rhythm acoustic parts to the mix. The listener will also hear a deeper kind of songwriting that comes with age and time. Radney and Bill both recognize the creative spark between them and talk about it without reserve. 'When Radney and I get together, it's hard to tell where one thing ends and one thing begins,' says Lloyd. 'You may think the more country sounding stuff would be him, but sometimes it's me. You'd think a certain guitar lick would be mine, but sometimes it's his. There's also a 'third thing' that happens when we work together that's different from each of our solo writing and recordings.' 'Years back, we would be able to get inside each other's heads pretty easily when we wrote-I think it kind of amazed both of us this time around how quickly we were able to get that back again.' From the ringing opening notes of 'It's Already Tomorrow,' the rockin' twin telecasters of 'That's What She Said,' to the plaintive harmonies of the final acoustic track 'When I Finally Let You Go,' the collection is vintage Foster & Lloyd. The duo co-wrote all twelve songs and co-produced the set, which was recorded and mixed by Justin Tocket (known for his work with Marc Broussard, the Randy Rogers band and others) with the same core band of Foster, Lloyd, Petersson and Brodgon. Petersson even joined the duo in co-writing one of the songs. 'Bill was out in Las Vegas, playing with Cheap Trick on their Sgt. Pepper's orchestra production,' explains Foster. 'I went out to write with Bill and see the show. We got together with Tom afterwards, and came up with 'Lucky Number.' The duo also dug up an old song, 'Picasso's Mandolin,' which they had written years before with Guy Clark, who recorded it on his Boats To Build album. 'We felt like we wanted to put our spin on the song,' says Foster. 'Bill found his original notes from that day, and we ended up writing another verse.' They called again on Sam Bush, who completed the track with an inspired mandolin solo. Other guests include legendary pedal steel guitarist Lloyd Green, who is featured on 'You Can't Make Love Make Sense' and the Beatle-esque ballad 'If It Hadn't Been For You.' Noted producer and former Emmylou Harris steel guitarist Steve Fishell also played blistering lap steel on 'Don't Throw It Away,' and singer/songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman came by to lend her beautiful voice to 'Lucky Number.' After the core combo tracked the album, Radney and Bill recorded one last song, the acoustic-based "When I Finally Let You Go," in Radney's home studio. Bruce Springsteen's E. St. Band bassist, Garry Tallent, was in town visiting and added a nylon string bass part to the recording. Through all the inventive lyrical twists and turns and crackerjack guitar licks, what comes through loudest is a sense of fun, adventure...and freedom. 'Back then, we were concerned with trying to keep ourselves within a radio format,' says Lloyd. 'We would try and be different enough to stand out but we didn't want to color too far outsides the lines (although some would say we colored right off the page from the git-go). We didn't have any constraints this time. The sound of this new album is unfettered by formats...either real or imagined.' Country. Rock n' Roll. Power-pop. Folk. Americana. Whatever you want to call it, Radney and Bill combined make Foster & Lloyd music. It's Already Tomorrow. Hear it today!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13448

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Foster & Lloyd

FOSTER & LLOYD IT'S ALREADY TOMORROW Looking back at the history of music, you can pinpoint those times when change takes place...something new replaces the old. Music that once sounded 'like this' suddenly sounds 'like that.' In the 1930's, country music was considered to be the... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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10:00pm CDT

Geographer

In the summer of 2005, after a series of deaths in the family, Michael Deni left his hometown in New Jersey for San Francisco. He spent the next several months with his guitar and a synthesizer, turning that tragedy into the songs that would soon become the foundation for Geographer. With the additions of cellist Nathan Blaz and drummer Brian Ostreicher, Geographer spent the next year cutting their teeth in the Bay Area, winning over crowds with the heart-pounding epics that make up their debut record, ‘Innocent Ghosts’. After being selected one of three ‘Undiscovered Bands You Need To Hear Now’ by SPIN Magazine and garnering considerable word-of-mouth praise from their energetic live shows, the band signed to San Francisco-based label Tricycle Records, releasing a 7” single for the song ‘Kites’ in October 2009. ‘Animal Shapes’ follows up ‘Kites’, building on the synth-driven aesthetic of the single, while flirting with darker, more esoteric underpinnings. The record merges Geographer’s aptitude for crafting beautiful, haunting melodies with textural sounds and polyrhythmic energy, marking an evolution of their distinct style. With the overwhelming response to the release of ‘Kites’ and ‘Animal Shapes’, punctuated by a dynamic and engaging live set, the band has already begun to make an indelible mark on the ears of music fans worldwide.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14732

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Geographer

“I want to make soulful music from outer space,” singer Mike Deni of Geographer says. Backed by cellist Nathan Blaz and drummer Brian Ostreicher, both graduates of the Berklee School of Music in Boston, the band aptly navigates the songwriting process creating sounds and textures... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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10:00pm CDT

Grandchildren

In Grandchildren, every memory is a montage of sound. The beat-driven, orchestral-pop epics play like an audio scrapbook of memories from songwriter Aleks Martray’s life. Martray, the son of a high-ranking military officer, and Grandchildren’s creator, was born on a US army base in Germany and raised on both sides of the Atlantic. “I was restless from a really young age,” he explains, “Growing up in flux between different places I gravitated towards more intangible things like stories, melodies, movies, and dreams, and so early on music became a way of making a home for myself.” Grandchildren’s debut album, Everlasting, feels like a culmination of all that restlessness. A sonic collage of the sentimental and the confrontational- the album is a safe haven for multiple realities- fusing tribal beats, frayed electronics, fireside folk melodies, richly-woven orchestral-pop flourishes and even field recordings from Martray’s journeys across Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. “The project began during my nomadic mid-20’s. I was split between Baltimore, Philadelphia, NY, DC, and travels abroad. I think the music is a reflection of a young person processing their own coming of age through constant self inflicted culture shock. The textures of the final album span time and space,” he says. “And yet, it comes across as one seamless reality. You can feel the influences but you can’t put your finger on them.” During this time Martray’s closest thing to home was a small 3rd floor bedroom in a dilapidated Victorian house in west Philadelphia known as Danger Danger. At the height of its illegal phase, this notorious underground venue hosted everything from IDM-infused metal (Genghis Tron) to frantic free-jazz (Marshall Allen of the Sun Ra Arkestra). These eclectic sounds billowed up towards Martray’s make-shift bedroom recording studio, taking what began as a solo experimentation in dizzying new directions. “The songs evolved through the recording process,” explains Martray, “they were so layered that when I went to play them live, so much had to be sampled. That’s when I realized this wasn’t a solo project. It’s music for a small orchestra.” With that in mind, Martray brought his fellow housemates—a motley crew of instrument-swapping misfits—into the fold one by one. This included drummer Roman Salcic, a Croatian transplant reared on American rock music; jack of all trades Tristan Palazzolo; math-thrash guitarist Adam Katz; bassist/percussionist Russell Brodie; and classical-pianist-turned-synth-slinger John Vogel. Over the course of one daunting year, the group developed Grandchildren’s 10-song album into a live set that’s as seamless and widescreen as the recordings. “It looks spontaneous to people,” explains Katz, “but everything’s carefully choreographed on our end.” A lot of that stems from a two-month North American tour in 2008, one that was plagued by chicken pox, blizzards, border patrols, and van break-ins. This not only brought them closer together; it gave Grandchildren the chance to perfect the ebb and flow of their live set. “And now that everything’s down to a science,” says Martray, “it becomes a form of art in and of itself. As full and layered as the album is, it rests on the backbone of those early bedroom recordings. Kind of like with a car, where you keep replacing parts until the whole thing is new. By the end you can’t even remember what came from where. The process hides within the sound.” He pauses and adds, “We want people to feel the music first, and ask questions later.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14287

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Grandchildren

Grandchildren is a six-piece electro-acoustic orchestral pop band from Philadelphia, PA. It began as a solo recording project that fused simple folk songs with sampled beats and evolved into a 6 piece pop-orchestra known for its high energy live performances featuring dueling drums... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Malverde

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10:00pm CDT

Guadalupe Plata

Ubeda, Spain. June 2006. Two young swamp blues worshippers - Pedro de Dios Barcelo and Carlos Jimena - perform a chemical experiment by mixing the rusty-water-wheel chant of Hound Dog Taylor, the darkness of Skip James, the hypnotic rhythm of John Lee Hooker and R.L.Burnside, the madness of Screamin' Jay Hawkins, the sweet sound of Tampa Red, the killer slide of Elmore James and the essence of Son House. The combustion was immediate, but the flames soared completely out of control when Paco Luis Martos, the world grand Master of hand-carved coffered ceilings, appeared in the laboratory accompanied by a primitive bass, handmade with a zinc washtub, a wooden stick and a chainsaw string. Rising up out of this fire, a diabolically addictive substance shaped by a snake-like, raw and dirty blues, zombie-love lyrics and an original and electrifying performance was born - GUADALUPE PLATA. "Brilliant blues and a washtub bass, how much more authentic do you want it be? As a Spanish act, we may not get the chance to see too much of Guadalupe Plata but if you like the old fashioned blues played by modern acts, this band should be on your list". http://coldbloodedclarity.co.uk/guadalupe-plata-had-the-primavera-blues "Dig Guadalupe Plata. Straight outta Ubeda, Spain.Creepy Hi-LO-Fi swampy espanafied punkass monster blues.Jeffrey Lee Pierce would be Proud. Damn proud. As will you". http://realdeepblues.blogspot.com/2010/04/guadalupe-plata.html "Guadalupe Plata: I got this from a gent at the booth promoting new music from Spain in the trade show in the convention center. Guadalupe Plata are a 3 piece playing big, heavy blues ala Black Keys, R.L. Burnside and John Lee Hooker, played w/drastic fire and amazing chops, especially on the slide guitar. Who knew the Spanish had the dirty blues gene? Amazing stuff" http://www.blurt-online.com/news/view/3528/
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13481

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Guadalupe Plata

Ubeda, Spain. Two young swamp blues worshippers - Pedro de Dios Barcelo and Carlos Jimena - perform a chemical experiment by mixing the rusty-water-wheel chant of Hound Dog Taylor, the darkness of Skip James, the hypnotic rhythm of John Lee Hooker and R.L.Burnside, the madness of... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Nuvola

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10:00pm CDT

Gudrid Hansdottir

Way out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, between Iceland and Scotland, is a cluster of 18 small islands called the Faroe Islands. That where the Gudrid Hansdottir was born and raised. Her music is a Lilith Fair-worthy blend of chamber pop and perky folk-rock and the past years she´s been performing in Europe and USA. Gudrid started singing at an early age and shared a high interest in Music. She loved going through her fathers vinyl records and she discovered great artists like Kate Bush, Dolly Parton, Jethro Tull and Jimi Hendrix. Her father was a highly skilled guitar player on the Faroes and on Gudrid's 14 year old birthday he taught her a couple of guitar chords and she started writing songs of her own. In 2007 at age 26, Gudrid finally released her debut album Love is Dead which featured old and new songs. It was well received by critics and the same year she won the award "Best Female Artist" at the Planet Awards (Faroese Music Awards). After her first album Gudrid performed in Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Germany with great success. Her self-released second album, last June's The Sky Is Opening, quickly became the bestselling CD in the Faroe Islands and was awarded the Faroes' Planet Awards Album of the Year. At present Gudrid is in the recording studios recording her third album which will be out in february 2011. The new will be a mixture of folk/alternative/indie sung in Faroese and English
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14408

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Gudrid Hansdottir

Way out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, between Iceland and Scotland, is a cluster of 18 small islands called the Faroe Islands. That where the Gudrid Hansdottir was born and raised. Her music is a Lilith Fair-worthy blend of chamber pop and perky folk-rock and the past years... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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10:00pm CDT

Hacienda

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Hacienda

Shake Down, the new album from up-and-coming San Antonio-based quartet Hacienda, will be released June 19 on Collective Sounds. The Dan Auerbach-produced LP is band’s third full-length release and follows their aclaimed 2010 record, Big Red & Barbacoa. In celebration of the release... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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10:00pm CDT

Harrys Gym

Critically acclaimed Norwegian four-piece Harrys Gym release their second album What Was Ours Can’t Be Yours on new Oslo based label Splendour in the UK and mainland Europe this February. Blending beguiling pop with ethereal sounds, they create epic, glacial and distinctly Nordic soundscapes guided by vocalist/songwriter Anne Lise Frøkedal’s hauntingly beautiful vocals. On the back of their self-titled debut album (which was released in May 2010 on Norwegian label Hype City) the band earned a “New Band Of The Day” feature in Guardian and heaped praise from the likes of Drowned in Sound, Uncut and Music Week amongst others. It also saw Harrys Gym subsequently sign to major label Universal in Norway for their follow up – quite an achievement for a “difficult” pop band. Harrys Gym toured the album in the UK, including a performance at the tastemaker festival Standon Calling, where Clash wrote this review: "Harrys Gym… possess an elegance that betrays their… name and conjures the kind of hypnotic, billowing, electro-rock, it seems only Scandinavians can". In addition Harrys Gym managed to captivate audiences at festivals such as Øya, Roskilde, Eurosonic, Great Escape, Iceland Airwaves and Culture Collide in Los Angeles. For their follow-up, they chose to work with up-and-coming British producer James Rutledge. Rutledge and Anne Lise Frøkedal bonded at once over the phone from Oslo to London, where they discussed Vashti Bunyan, folk music and the crossover between programming and running naked in the forest. Not to mention a shared fondness for salty licorice. Rutledge sent a Spotify playlist to the band to give an idea of where he thought the music was heading. This included names such as Brian Eno, Atlas Sound and MGMT, which was enough to convince Frøkedal and the other members that they definitely should book him a ticket to snowy Oslo to begin recording. Together they spent hours sending ideas back and forth from Oslo to London. Then James headed over to Harrys Gym´s own studio where they laid down the majority of the tracks before going to London to mix the material in the psychedelic atmosphere of Strongroom Studios, where the mixes were put down by Jimmy Robertson (Big Pink, Florence & The Machine, Klaxons). Frøkedal said this about the recording process: “It was nice and refreshing to have so many ideas in the room all of the time and to have James somewhat become a fifth member of the band”. Following the album’s release in February 2011, Harrys Gym plan a European tour in the spring. “We really don't have enough music that sounds like blowing dandelions into the wind or flying a kite on an empty beach.” – RCRD LBL "Dreamy, multi layered stuff with an experimental bent but one that never gets in the way of its over-arching pop sensibilities". - Music Week "An iconic debut for such a widely unrecognised band as yet." - Flux "Their hypnotic and haunting tunes have a virtually unique ability to be uplifting, eerie and unforgiving all at once" - Bearded "Harrys Gym offer dreamlike Indie Pop" - Uncut "The singer’s acerbic vocals are angled somewhere between Garbage and The Knife and cut through the evening’s more moderate successes like the icy wind outside the venue. Massive promise." - Clash "a bruising, sonic squall of an affair’ and that ‘dramatic dark pop is the order of the day, equal parts delicate and muscular." - Drowned In Sound
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14411

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Harrys Gym

Critically acclaimed Norwegian four-piece Harrys Gym release their second album What Was Ours Can’t Be Yours on new Oslo based label Splendour in the UK and mainland Europe this February. Blending beguiling pop with ethereal sounds, they create epic, glacial and distinctly Nordic... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Malaia

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10:00pm CDT

Herman Dune

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Herman Dune

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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10:00pm CDT

High Rankin

High Rankin signed to Underdogs Management in July 2008 and since then has released his lauded EP’s on Herve’s Cheap Thrills label, as well as featuring tracks on Jay Cunning’s new Sub Slayers label, with his own Suicide Dub imprint now in full flow. Added to this, he achieved a development publishing deal with Bucks Music Group and his live performances have become highly in demand across the UK, Europe and Russia. Ever the avid remixer, his remixes for Kevin Rudolf, Missy Eliot, B Real (Cypress Hill), Skunk Anansie, Adam Freeland and Amon Tobin have garnered him even further acclaim. He has achieved regular play listing and guest appearances on Radio 1 and Kiss FM for his own work and recent releases. 2010 sees him return to his true passion – releasing his increasingly diverse music in completely the way he wants. His work has reached well over a million hits on YouTube and his online presence, especially, grows by the second, with recent single ‘Don’t Carry On Like A Rude Boy When Daddy’s Got A Yacht’ getting over 35,000 plays on Soundcloud a month before it’s official release.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12654

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High Rankin

High Rankin signed to Underdogs Management in July 2008 and since then has released his lauded EP’s on Herve’s Cheap Thrills label, as well as featuring tracks on Jay Cunning’s new Sub Slayers label, with his own Suicide Dub imprint now in full flow. Added to this, he achieved... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Barcelona

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10:00pm CDT

Hooray for Earth

The dense soundscapes on Hooray for Earth's still-untitled full-length are hard to pinpoint, which is why band-leader Noel Heroux puts his tastes (and Hooray for Earth's music) somewhere between harsh-noise and Enya. "The juxtaposition isn't totally inaccurate, as ridiculous as it is to say," Heroux says. "I get more emotionally affected by extremes. I've really grabbed onto the positive, uplifting feelings in music that get me super psyched—but that can also come from sounds that are daunting and a little scary." Celebrating their new album—coming out in the spring of 2011 on Dovecote Records—lead single "True Loves" is a perfect example of Heroux's favored dichotomy. Building from Hooray for Earth's acclaimed debut EP, Momo, "True Loves" thumps along neck-snapping drums, awash with blips and synths, surprising breakdowns and Heroux's soaringly languid vocals. Like the rest of the record and Momo before it, the song sprung directly from Heroux's imagination into a climactic reality. "I don't write music with an instrument, I usually just get an idea of what the whole song sounds like in my head, kind of like an earworm that stays with you after listening to the radio. My task is to recreate what's stuck in my head in actual audible form, as quickly as possible," he says. "I wish I could just plug a cord into my head...I think that's why the music tends to be a little dense, because I think of all these things at once." Heroux wrote, recorded, and produced about 90% of the new album, with bassist Christopher Principe and guitarist/live synthist Gary Benacquista peppering parts in a few sessions, and drummer Joseph Ciampini adding two days of rooftop drum tracking. Mixed by Chris Coady (Beach House, Blonde Redhead, Delorean, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio), the album might as well be a direct link to the exciting mind of Heroux. Hooray for Earth's progression is apparent everywhere on the record and boasts exciting things for a band that has already appeared onstage with Mission of Burma, Holy Fuck, Surfer Blood, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Oh No Ono, and many more. Recorded over five weeks in New York, it's at once specific to the summer of 2010 and transcendent of time itself. Once again, a happy set of extremes. "Most of the [recording] process is just me getting lost and trying to get things done. I feel like I'm on autopilot sometimes. I'll finish a song and wonder, 'When did that happen?' I don't spend a lot of time stressing about what instruments to use or what's missing, I just kind of let it be."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13816

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Hooray for Earth

The dense soundscapes on Hooray for Earth's still-untitled full-length are hard to pinpoint, which is why band-leader Noel Heroux puts his tastes (and Hooray for Earth's music) somewhere between harsh-noise and Enya. "The juxtaposition isn't totally inaccurate, as ridiculous as it... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
512

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10:00pm CDT

Idiot Glee

Idiot Glee is the solo project of 23 year-old Lexington, Kentucky native James Friley. Although his musical foundations are rooted in his rural southern upbringing, it is apparent that his influences are drawn from a much broader spectrum. Friley looks to Brian Wilson and Fleetwood Mac, along with more avant-garde artists such as Arthur Russell and Scott Walker, as the source for his inspiration. By layering self-recordings over each other, James creates rich, lush harmonies, creating a sound similar to a quartet of voices. With the addition of organs and dubby bass lines, the result is an intricately textured sound, one that is unique and shimmering with brilliance. The debut LP from Idiot Glee will be released on May 16th on Moshi Moshi Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14877

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Idiot Glee

Nobody likes a Life Without Jazz.http://idiotglee.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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10:00pm CDT

Idiotape

Slamming dance beats powered by electrofied punk riffs, Idiotape is the idiosyncratic triad hotwiring Seoul's live club circuit. /Members/ Dguru (Synthesizing/Mixing/Shout) Zeze (Synthesizing) DR (Drums) /AWARDS & HONORS/ 2010 Global Gathering Korea (#1 Local Live Act)Bling Magazine : Editors' Pick /INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS/ 2011 Seoul Electronic Music Festival (Korea) 2010 Intel & Vice Magazine 'The Creators Project' (Korea) 2010 Global Gathering Korea (Korea) 2010 Pentaport Rock Festival (Korea) 2009 Global Gathering Korea (Korea) 2009 Pentaport Rock Festival (Korea) /DISCOGRAPHY/ 2010 0805 EP
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10827

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IDIOTAPE

Award-winning South Korean electronic trio Idiotape formed in 2008 in Seoul. Producer and synthesizer player Dguru, who is also a highly-respected DJ in Korea, and synthesizer player Zeze teamed up with the simple goal of making “fun and enjoyable music.” The act was originally... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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10:00pm CDT

Jon Dee Graham

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!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Jon Dee Graham

http://jondeegraham.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Ghost Room

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10:00pm CDT

Joseph Keckler

Joseph Keckler is an operatically trained singer, pianist, writer, and performance artist, well-known in NYC for his eerie ballads, stream-of-consciousness soliloquies, and personality-shifting spectacles. PRESS: "Think: David Sedaris meets Diamanda Galas." -- The Village Voice "The kind of gifted one-offs that people assume are everywhere in New York but are actually as common as hens' teeth." -Manhattan Users Guide "Keckler's voice [has] extraordinary range, richness and malleability, as he sings from low baritone to glass-shattering falsetto." -The Irish Times "Joseph Keckler is the real deal and I can't recommend anyone more." -BlackBook Magazine
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11477

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Joseph Keckler

Joseph Keckler is an operatically trained singer, pianist, writer, and performance artist, well-known in NYC for his eerie ballads, stream-of-consciousness soliloquies, and personality-shifting spectacles. PRESS: "Think: David Sedaris meets Diamanda Galas." -- The Village Voice "The... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Hideout

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10:00pm CDT

Karkwa

Formed in 1998 during a music contest in college, the group consists of vocalist and guitarist Louis-Jean Cormier, keyboardist François Lafontaine, bass guitarist Martin Lamontagne, percussionist Julien Sagot and drummer Stéphane Bergeron. The band's name is a phonetic rendering of carquois (French for a quiver of arrows). After reaching the final stages of the Francouvertes contest in 2001, the band released its debut album, Le Pensionnat des établis, in 2003. The album's single "Poisson cru" reached the top of Quebec's campus radio charts, and was named the best album of the year by two critics for Montreal's alternative weekly Voir. The band's second album, Les Tremblements s’immobilisent, won three Félix Awards in 2006. In 2007, they were featured, along with The Stills, The Besnard Lakes and Mahjor Bidet, on the bill of Quebec Scene, a concert in Ottawa sponsored by CBC Radio 3. On the third album, Le Volume du vent, as the band further expanded its reach into English Canada, guest musicians included Patrick Watson and Elizabeth Powell. Their fourth album, Les Chemins de verre, was recorded in Paris, France and won the 2010 Polaris Music Prize. They made several shows in Europe and Canada winning great reputation everywhere. In between rock and folk, their sound can be describe as a mutation of Radiohead instrumental section and Sigur Ros vocal harmonies. But that said, Karkwa stays unique and is not a copy of anything. Although Karkwa is solely singing in french, the power of music emerges as you don't have to understand the lyrics to fully enjoy the music of the group.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12365

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Karkwa

Formed in 1998 during a music contest in college, the group consists of vocalist and guitarist Louis-Jean Cormier, keyboardist François Lafontaine, bass guitarist Martin Lamontagne, percussionist Julien Sagot and drummer Stéphane Bergeron. The band's name is a phonetic rendering... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Spill

10:00pm CDT

La Conquista

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La Conquista

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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10:00pm CDT

Li'l Cap'n Travis

Old friend, ‘tis been nigh on to ten or eleven years since Austin’s Li’l Cap’n Travis shoved its splintered craft off on a treacherous audio odyssey of country-style portions. 2011 finds LCT once again hunkered down in the ice caves on the outskirts of town conjuring the follow up to 2007’s mystical, masterful “Twilight on Sometimes Island”, the Li’l Cap’n's sound encompassing otherworldly honky-tonk, tear-filled handclaps, strange fuzz-blasted tales and basement epics. The diabolical roqueros of LCT continue to conduct live concert raids into woolly outposts in the heart of Comancheria—Marfa, TX, Norman, OK and Big D to name a few, not to mention mythical down-home throedowns on the weathered stages of Austin. Recent times have also found members of LCT lending cold, efficient expertise to the likes of Bill Callahan, Bruce Robison, the Lonesome Heroes, the North American motion picture industry, high-stakes table tennis and the Stone River Boys, only to reconvene invigorated, rowdy and bolstered, yet not unwary of the dangers that lay just beyond the palisaded plains.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13446

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Li'l Cap'n Travis

Old friend, ‘tis been nigh on to ten or eleven years since Austin¹s Li’l Cap’n Travis shoved its splintered craft off on a treacherous audio odyssey of country-style portions. Present days find LCT once again hunkered down in the ice caves on the outskirts of town conjuring... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Momo's

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10:00pm CDT

Little Scream

LITTLE SCREAM’S MUSIC is—like her moniker—full of perfectly satisfying contradictions. It is at once familiar and completely distinct; effortlessly absorbing multiple genres into a sparkly and cohesive landscape. From her early days performing with a battered acoustic guitar through a cigarette amp, to her current multi-layered solo act typically combined with a rotating band of all-star musicians; one thing remains true for Little Scream: things are always done in her own weird and wonderful way. Born in Iowa and raised along the Mississippi River in an ‘Addams Family meets 700 Club’ home, Little Scream, aka Laurel Sprengelmeyer, learned violin and piano as a child. ‘When my parents divorced, all my mom got out of the deal was a green Chevy pick-up truck. When that truck was dented up in an accident, my mom used the insurance money to bring home a Washburn banjo and the black Fender La Brae I still sometimes play at shows. I spent the following months locked away in our root cellar learning guitar tablature. Mostly Aerosmith’. Little Scream emerged onto Montreal’s music scene at her own pace, appearing and disappearing on stages alongside the likes of Owen Pallet, Atlas Sound, Stars, The Sea and Cake, and Handsome Furs; all the while slowly crafting the sounds that would become her debut full length: The Golden Record. Co-produced with Richard Reed Parry (Arcade Fire, Bell Orchestre), The Golden Record features Little Scream on guitar, vocals, violin, and keyboard. In typical Montreal fashion, it showcases a healthy slice of local talent including Richard Parry, Mike Fuerstack (Snailhouse), Becky Foon (Silver Mt. Zion), Patty McGee (Stars), and Sarah Neufeld (Arcade Fire, Bell Orchestre). The National’s Aaron Dessner also contributed on “Heron and the Fox”. The title refers to the 1977 Voyager Space shuttle time capsule recording that contains sounds, language and music intended to represent earth. In Little Scream’s words: ‘It is a poignant if not futile gesture of communication with some form of sentience that might intercept it in the distant future when we are the distant past’. The otherworldly cover of The Golden Record is one of Little Scream’s own original oil paintings. Watch out for the Spring 2011 release of The Golden Record. www.littlescream.com Contact: Gillian Nycum, gillian@longplaymanagement.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13596

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Little Scream

LITTLE SCREAM’S MUSIC is—like her moniker—full of perfectly satisfying contradictions. It is at once familiar and completely distinct; effortlessly absorbing multiple genres into a sparkly and cohesive landscape. From her early days performing with a battered acoustic guitar... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Red 7

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10:00pm CDT

Lost Bayou Ramblers

Traditional Cajun music of South Louisiana is alive and well in the Lost Bayou Ramblers. With hundreds of shows, five albums, and a Grammy Nomination behind them, the band finds their sound evolving into something more than what has been represented to date. The result is an amplified live show and a fresh and rocking new album to be released sometime in 2011. With the past on their sleeves, the Lost Bayou Ramblers begin a new decade with their finest material to date and a progressive sense of urgency and attitude for the bands future. The Lost Bayou Ramblers are based out of Lafayette, La. and are comprised of Louis Michot (lead vocals/fiddle), Andre Michot (accordion), Cavan Carruth (guitar/vocals), Alan LaFleur (bass), and Pauly Deathwish (drums).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14998

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Lost Bayou Ramblers

Forget that they have a Fiddle and Accordion up front. Lost Bayou Ramblers' 2012 "Mammoth Waltz" broke ground by taking Cajun music and turning it into something accessible and danceable to all. Adding in special guests including DR. JOHN, SCARLETT JOHANSSON, Violent Femme's GORDON... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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10:00pm CDT

Marco Morales

Diversely decadent and never predictable, DJ/producer Marco Morales has made a habit of jocking audiences on a smorgasbord of sweet beats that skew from hip hop, rock and pop to house, electro and soul. Morales’ crates run deep, delving into reggae, R&B, B-More and more—making him one of the most varied selectors on Chicago’s scene. Much more than a DJ, Morales first earned his professional name as a skilled turntablist when he was 17. He took early inspiration from his father’s vinyl collection of funk, soul and disco before putting his own spin on the sound under the moniker of “The Hustler.” The late ’90s saw him entering and winning dozens of Chicago-based DJ competitions that showcased both his trickery on the decks and the depth of his crates. But it was a live performance by the Beasties Boys’ own Mix Master Mike that revealed his true passion for juxtaposing rhythms and sounds with startling, party-starting ease. “Seeing him do his mash to Rush’s ‘Tom Sawyer’ with a live break beat in front of huge crowd made me realize that’s what I really wanted to do,” he says. After honing his skills at the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy in Sao Paul, Brazil, Morales would go onto claim top prize in spin offs including: Chicago’s Golden DJ Battle, The Real Productions Battle, and the Projekt Revolutions Battled, hosted by Grammy-Award winning artists Linkin’ Park. His prowess on decks landed him an opening DJ spot in front of a crowd of 11,000 later that year, and eventually led to guest DJing spot on Chicago’s “Jenny Jones Show.” Taking influence from prominent turntablists including A-Trak, Q-bert, and the Scratch Perverts, Morales also tapped into other artists, such as Cut Chemist and Jazzy Jeff—“performance DJs who are masters of their craft,” he says. In 2006, Morales translated his love for rocking live parties into two studio releases on Junky Trunk Records: “Northside” and “Mission 10.” His own forthcoming label, Hot Dog Records, echoes his love for eclectic party heaters paired with bass-heavy sensibility of house that defined his style in the early vinyl days. Not that Morales is forgetting his roots. “Sure, there’s a big difference in how music is played in this post-vinyl era of DJing—sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse,” he says. “I loved those vinyl days of DJing and I want to show that in every set I do.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12716

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Marco Morales

Diversely decadent and never predictable, DJ/producer Marco Morales has made a habit of jocking audiences on a smorgasbord of sweet beats that skew from hip hop, rock and pop to house, electro and soul. Morales’ crates run deep, delving into reggae, R&B, B-More and more—making... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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10:00pm CDT

Matrimony

Matrimony is Ashlee Hardee Brown, Jimmy Brown, Jordan Hardee, Alex Watson and Shae Wooten. They formed in December 09 out of a common desire to make good, honest music. Their goal is to write songs about things that actually matter and to play them with as much heart as they can.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11675

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Matrimony

MATRIMONY It’s said that a great band is like a gang or perhaps a family, united by music, sweat, passion, and blood. That is certainly the case with Matrimony, an exhilarating new band whose interpersonal connections run far deeper than your average combo. Fronted by the husband... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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10:00pm CDT

Mini Mansions

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Mini Mansions

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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10:00pm CDT

Mona

MONA BIOG Devotion. Faith. Abandonment. The ecstasy of salvation, the salvation of ecstasy… There’s a thin line between rock’n’roll and religion, and nowhere thinner than in the intense, sharp, sweat-drenched, duelling-guitar euphoria of Mona. The four-piece Nashville-based band – or family, or gang, or band of brothers – are young, charismatic punk preachers. They’ll testify to the thrill they get from hunkering down in a Nashville, Tennessee basement, writing and recording the best debut album of 2011. They’ll hymn the praises of visceral rock with heavenly fireworks in its soul. They want to convert everyone they come across. This, by the way, isn’t the old God-and-the-devil schticky music-biz hyperbole. Three-quarters of Mona did learn their music – how to play, how to perform, how to work a crowd – in church: frontman/guitarist Nick Brown and drummer Vince Gard in a Pentecostal Charismatic congregation, bass player Zach Lindsey in a Southern Baptist congregation. For all three, while they were growing up, secular music was frowned upon, and transporting an audience – the congregation – was paramount. For all four – guitarist Jordan Young completes the line-up – imbuing secular music with honest passion and true grit is what Mona are all about. Mona keep the faith, “but it’s definitely our own brand, We’ve had to walk away from a lot of the bullshit of church,” says Nick, as verbally forthright offstage as he is forcefully charismatic onstage. We’re all family people. We’re all mamas’ boys. We all try to be good brothers, to be good sons. The same thing with the band – we’re a family. But obviously with the band we’re more like a family in the Mafia sense. We’re a fucking gang as well. It’s all hugs and kisses on the cheek – but if you fuck with us, we’re vicious,” adds the singer who dispensed with the services of his previous lead guitarist by “breaking my fist on his face”. With in-band fraternalism this zealous little wonder, perhaps, that “Mona’s never lost a bar fight.” Mona are Sun Studio’s Million Dollar Quartet (Presley, Perkins, Lewis, Cash) rebooted 54 years on. They’re rock revivalists, in the sense that they like, as Nick puts it, “the golden age of the United States – the James Dean, Marilyn Monroe type stuff.” This iconography and idealism, he says, informed the writing of Listen To Your Love – and the reasons why it became their first single. “It felt kinda reminiscent of some of the old stuff,” he says of the song, released on already-rare and already-pricey seven-inch vinyl only. “Even Roy Orbison-type melodies. But still, a little bit of a punk thing in there. It just felt like a good first introduction, a first impression.” Nick and Vince grew up in Dayton, Ohio. They met via their church musical group. Says Nick, “I needed a drummer and Vince needed an outlet. We didn’t even get along as people, as friends, at all, it was more of a musical connection at first. The friendship thing developed much later. But at first, growing up in church and having a little bit of a chip on your shoulder, you want someone that’s gonna play aggressively and have fun with it. And both of us were very zealous, even in the church, very passionate people. He beat the shit out of the drums and I used to break pianos.” As musical “support act” to the pastor, they learnt how to improvise, and jam, to follow the flow of the service. “That’s kinda how we view rock’n’roll now. I know there’s a lot of stuff that’s about scheduling – with radio and TV and the market now, they want you to fit in to a thing. But we’ve always prided ourselves on the timelessness of the experience. Just let it happen. Even when we write we don’t book writing sessions or schedule time to write. We just get together and whatever happens, happens.” Zach Lindsey is from Bowling Green, located in a dry (booze-free) country in Kentucky. Whereas for Nick and Vince non-religious music was banned (Vince: “but my mom would play me Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Police and tell me not to tell my dad…”), in the bassist’s church non-religious music was tolerated. “I was born listening to The Beatles.” With musical options dead in the water in Dayton, Nick and Vince moved to Nashville. Why? Nick: “It was five hours’ drive away as opposed to 14 hours to New York or 26 hours to LA. And way cheaper. We’re a bunch of poor kids.” Once relocated to America’s Music City, they ran into Zach on the local gig scene. He in turn introduced them to Jordan Young, an old Kentucky friend who had grown up in the farm town of Breeding. Having gone through serial line-up upheaval – including the bust-up with the unfortunate guitarist with the broken face – Mona was complete. “Now we’re four horses pulling the carriage,” says Nick, who’s worked on the “idea” for Mona for years – not least because the band is named after his grandmother. “There’s a lot of people that wanted to be in this band. There’s a lot of people that locally support this band. But as far as having people that understand their roles, and being happy with their roles, it’s chemistry, man. It’s just like a relationship. It’s a marriage.” Nick’s top-to-bottom vision for Mona encompasses everything from the archive pictures picked to feature on the largely monochromatic design of their Myspace; to only making the odd song available, and briefly (“too many people have artistic bulimia,” he spits, “eat and puke it up and they’re onto the next thing. So we made people saviour it”); to creating their own label Zion Noiz; to hammering out a major record company deal that, unusually, stacks things in the band’s favour. In 2011, Mona won’t be hard to find. They’ve already caused a rumpus in the UK this autumn, with the buzzed-about release of Listen To Your Love and two crushing-room-only London shows at Rough Trade East in Brick Lane and at The Flowerpot in Kentish Town. Their next release is the aggressively melodic Trouble On The Way. Nick: “It’s pretty self-explanatory – there’s a sound on the horizon and the volume’s gonna grow. And even though we are full of ambition and very grandiose, at the end of the day it’s about having our own voice and our own career. And we wanna do this for the rest of our lives. And at the end of the day, despite that huge, dramatic claim,” he says with a grin, “we’re just four dudes making some noise in a garage and just having fun.” After that, Teenager is scheduled to be their first fully commercially-available single. Nick: “It’s the song that sums up being a chump, dealing with love and hate and very basic human emotions.” The only thing slick about Mona is their hair. The rest is arm-pumping, vein-throbbing, knee-jittering, raw-throated, singalong rock’n’roll. Thank God they’ve come.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11693

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Antone's

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10:00pm CDT

Muffalo

Muffalo was started in 2010 by Derek Myers (Mondo Generator, River City Rapists) and includes , drummer Gene Trautmann (Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal). Brett Netson (Caustic Resin, Built to Spill) signed on for the recording. Their debut record is currently under construction and will be in stores by mid March 2011. Pe-production on the record is directed by Hunt Sales (Iggy Pop, Tin Machine) and was mixed Paul Leary (Butthole Surfers, Sublime).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11236

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Muffalo

Muffalo was started in 2010 by Derek Myers (Mondo Generator, River City Rapists) and includes , drummer Gene Trautmann (Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal). Brett Netson (Caustic Resin, Built to Spill) signed on for the recording. Their debut record is currently under... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Ale House

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10:00pm CDT

Nathaniel Rateliff

The first thing you notice is the voice. That voice belongs to Nathaniel Rateliff, a man who's earned the twang and hard-knock weariness that shines through on his critically acclaimed Rounder debut, 2010's In Memory Of Loss. Rateliff's youth in rural Missouri was quiet and rambling. At age seven, he learned to play the drums. As a young teenager, he picked up the guitar and without a single lesson was soon penning his own songs. At eighteen, Rateliff relocated to Denver and learned to play the piano much as he had other instruments, by teaching himself. Rateliff eventually developed a dedicated following within the Denver music community and beyond. Spin praised his "massive, alluring" voice. Billboard dubbed the unsigned singer-songwriter a "must hear." The New York Times praised Rateliff's "stark, eloquent [Johnny] Cash echoes." This wave of acclaim led to a solo tour opening for The Fray, which brought his work to the attention of national audiences. Rateliff has now shared the stage with artists such as Bon Iver, Mason Jennings, Iron & Wine, The Low Anthem, Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling and Roseanne Cash, among others.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14018

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Nathaniel Rateliff

Nathaniel Rateliff toured relentlessly in 2010 and 2011 supporting his Rounder Records debut “In Memory of Loss” - headlining shows and performing at major festivals throughout USA, Canada, UK and Europe. Earlier this year legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant placed Rateliff’s... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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10:00pm CDT

NeckBone

Blurb about NeckBone NeckBone is an original funk hop band that is produced by local talent, Ter'ell Shahid (works with Bavu Blakes, Chalie Boy, Symbolic One (Kanye West producer), MC Overlord, Rapid Ric, Smakola of the Dirty Wormz, Vallejo, D-Madness Experiment and many others). The 9 piece band consists of a multitude of talent. They have performed at many venues in Austin including Antone's, Speakeasy, Beso Cantina, Dirty Dog, The Plaza at City Hall, and they are the first and only hip hop band to play at One World Theatre. NeckBone released their first album, "Filthy Raggs Ridin Muzik" in 2009. See some of the reviews here: www.urbanianentertainment.com. To find out more about this interesting band of funkhop, call 512-773-2997
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15218

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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10:00pm CDT

Now, Now Every Children

hough much older than their appearance allows, the trio of tiny midwest kids donning tight jeans and awkward posture can often be found in the local Taco Bell hiding in the corner from the snide remarks of teasing high schoolers. However Now, Now has consistently proven themselves to listeners of their music since their first EP releases in 2007 and 2008. Their 2008 debut full-length ‘Cars’ received much hype and review, gaining them tours in the US, two Europe tours (one with Paramore) and a worldwide fan base. With a live set up consisting of five, all equally tiny and equally awkward, the band entertains audiences not just with their humorous heights but with their cognitive arrangements consisting of keyboards, bells, jingles, and audio effects, while still hammering out a guitar-and-drum based structure. With the release of ‘Neighbors EP’ (produced, engineered and recorded by themselves in their basement) via No Sleep Records, the trio finds themselves busier than ever as they plan for the future.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12180

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Now, Now Every Children

hough much older than their appearance allows, the trio of tiny midwest kids donning tight jeans and awkward posture can often be found in the local Taco Bell hiding in the corner from the snide remarks of teasing high schoolers. However Now, Now has consistently proven themselves... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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10:00pm CDT

Orbit

Orbit's SXSW set coincides with the band's long awaited release of "the lost album" on A&M Records. Boston's Orbit was formed in 1994 by principals Jeff Robbins (guitar, vocals) and Paul Buckley (drums). They released their first CD La Mano on their own label, Lunch Records, in 1995 and signed to A&M Records. Orbit's debut record, Libido Speedway (released in January 1997) spawned the Top 30 Modern Rock smash "Medicine" and earned them an acclaimed spot on that year's Lollapolooza Festival, landed them on MTV, and played over 400 shows crisscrossing the United States. But the story of the band lies in the band's second album for A&M Records ' Guide to Better Living. GTBL was completed prior to the Polygram / Universal's merger and the band was dropped in early in 1999. Besides a handful of promo copies fans were lucky enough to get their hands on, the album has never seen the light of day ' until now. In March of 2011, in true coup de theatre, Universal Records will finally release Orbit's second album, Guide to Better Living (now titled "the lost album"). In conjunction with the album's release, Orbit will be playing exclusive live dates in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and at this year's SXSW with the band's original line-up, Guitarist/Vocalist Jeff Robbins, Bassist/Producer Wally Gagel and Drummer Paul Buckley. www.orbitband.com ORBITOGRAPHY: ALBUMS Libido Speedway-A&M Records, 1997 XLR8R- Lunch Records, 2001 (the lost album) ' Universal Records, 2011 EPs La Mano Lunch Records, 1995 Medicine EP -A&M Records January 1997 (Promo only) Western Medicine EP & 7 -A&M/Lunch Records-February 1997 Tonedeaf EP- Lunch Records, September 1999
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11644

Artists

Orbit

Orbit's SXSW set coincides with the band's long awaited release of "the lost album" on A&M Records. Boston's Orbit was formed in 1994 by principals Jeff Robbins (guitar, vocals) and Paul Buckley (drums). They released their first CD La Mano on their own label, Lunch Records, in 1995... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Lustre Pearl

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10:00pm CDT

Orlando

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Orlando

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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10:00pm CDT

Ormonde

Ormonde is a collaboration between Anna-Lynne Williams (Trespassers William) and Robert Gomez, who met while recording parts for John Grant's album in Denton, TX. After listening to one another's solo albums, Robert came up with the idea to rent a house in the small desert town of Marfa, TX for a month, and write and record a full album. They set up recording gear in a little adobe house under a sky full of stars in February 2009, and left a month later with ten songs. This album will be released on Hometapes this summer.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14227

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Ormonde

Ormonde is a collaboration between Anna-Lynne Williams (Trespassers William) and Robert Gomez, who met while recording parts for John Grant's album in Denton, TX. After listening to one another's solo albums, Robert came up with the idea to rent a house in the small desert town of... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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10:00pm CDT

Otis Gibbs

Otis Gibbs is a man in search of an honest experience. Some people refer to him as a folk artist, but that is a simplistic way to describe a man who has planted over 7,000 trees, slept in hobo jungles, walked with nomadic shepherds in the Carpathian Mountains, been strip-searched by dirty cops in Detroit, and has an FBI file. Otis has played everywhere from labor rallies in Wisconsin, to anti-war protests in Texas, Austria and the Czech Republic, Feed & Seed Stores in the Midwestern U.S. and in countless, theaters, festivals, bars and living rooms. Much of his work concentrates on the world that is ignored by pop culture. Sometimes forgotten, obsolete or simply marginalized, it is a world that doesn't fit into a twenty-second sound bite or a White House talking point. Otis has spent the last fifteen years traveling across America and abroad documenting this world, and has a story to share about each stop along the way.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11983

Artists

Otis Gibbs

Otis Gibbs is a man in search of an honest experience. Some people refer to him as a folk artist, but that is a simplistic way to describe a man who has planted over 7,000 trees, slept in hobo jungles, walked with nomadic shepherds in the Carpathian Mountains, been strip-searched... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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10:00pm CDT

Paleo

For Paleo, art doesn’t imitate life, it is life. Self-contained, he has been traveling the country for the last 6 years. The time has been spent studying the endless facets of a world both in and outside of himself, all the while chronicling his journey through song. Booking his own shows, he has been playing roughly 150 dates a year while living out of his car and staying with people kind enough to share a couch, a bed, and some breakfast. Homeless and at home, he seems to have found a refuge within his songs as a prolific lyricist and writer. He recorded a song every day for 365 days as a discipline in songwriting he called “The Song Diary”. If you want to know Paleo, you have only to listen to his body of work, which at this point is staggering. Paleo’s songs focus on what most people take for granted in their day to day and year to year, revealing not just a series of dots, but a portrait. On his newest record, “A View Of The Sky”, the music mines a depth of greater purpose beyond the traditional. Song after song transports the listener through melodic landscapes unique, immediate, emotive, playful, and filled with longing. There is nothing contrived in the structures of his songs, and the phrasing is a deep rooted reference to the great writers who have come before him. But deconstructing Paleo seems futile, because he has already moved on. His music is an echo that grows, builds to a crest, dies, and begins again, evolving always, whether someone is there to bear witness or not.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11593

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Paleo

For Paleo, art doesn’t imitate life, it is life. Self-contained, he has been traveling the country for the last 6 years. The time has been spent studying the endless facets of a world both in and outside of himself, all the while chronicling his journey through song. Booking his... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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10:00pm CDT

Pepper Rabbit

Pepper Rabbit formed when the band’s principal songwriter, Xander Singh, was recording what was to be a solo album in New Orleans. Eventually, he recognized in his friend, Luc Laurent, an excellent drummer and musical companion. The two joined forces and named themselves Pepper Rabbit, playing scattered shows in New Orleans and at such events like the Pop Montreal Music Festival. Xander and Luc relocated to the West Coast, and the band have now toured the area several times and garnered a devoted following of fellow psych-pop enthusiasts through word-of-mouth, blog buzz, and their incredible live shows. Live, the band rely on samplers, loopers and their raw talent to create a soundscape that is meant to transport the audience to whatever psychedelic realm the band deem fitting. Beauregard will be released October 26th with a national tour to follow and, surely, widespread critical acclaim. L.A. may be a wild and crazy place, but Pepper Rabbit have shaped a truly inspiring, tranquil world amidst the chaos, and that is no small feat. Keep your ears peeled, and follow them into the future.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12573

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Pepper Rabbit

Pepper Rabbit formed when the band’s principal songwriter, Xander Singh, was recording what was to be a solo album in New Orleans. Eventually, he recognized in his friend, Luc Laurent, an excellent drummer and musical companion. The two joined forces and named themselves Pepper... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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10:00pm CDT

Playing For Change

For the next chapter of Playing For Change’s improbable journey, founder and architect Mark Johnson assembled a band with musicians from around the globe, many of whom appeared in the now ubiquitous "Stand By Me" video (which has been viewed on the internet more than 30 million times). What started as a simple concept to virtually bring musicians from different cultures together via technology for the common purpose of promoting peace through music, resulted in a bonafide cultural phenomenon; but no one was quite sure what would happen when they all gathered for the first time for a special performance at Austin’s SXSW music conference in 2009. Sure, the Playing For Change story had captured imaginations around the world and their inspiring mix of togetherness, positivity and sterling musicianship had undeniably created a movement and surprised the music industry. But what would happen when they were actually on tour together? Could the Playing For Change idea live and breathe in the here and now? The result was astonishing. After sold-out shows, critical acclaim and the smiles of thousands of new fans, the questions have been answered. On June 15th, Playing For Change Records/Concord Music Group will release Playing For Change Live – a special two-disc CD/DVD containing a ten-song audio CD and a fourteen-track DVD, documenting the Playing For Change Band’s triumphant 2009 world-tour. On Playing For Change Live, the PFC band is captured all over the world including riveting performances from the U.K.’s Glastonbury Festival, Vancouver, Madrid, Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Pier where the project’s extraordinary journey began. The band’s incredible energy and brilliant musicianship is evident on Bob Marley’s “One Love,” a medley of 4 Non Blondes’ and Bobby McFerrin’s ‘What’s Up”/“Don’t Worry Be Happy”, the 1959 American R&B gem “Fannie Mae (with Keb’ Mo!) and original band compositions like Titi Tsira’s “Fela ngaye” and Louis Mhlanga’s “Children Of The World” just to name a few. Guest appearances also include reggae legends, Toots Hibbert on the Otis Redding classic “I’ve Got Dreams To Remember” and Ziggy Marley on his own “Love Is My Religion.” The DVD also contains the 90-minute film “On The Road With the PFC Band” chronicling the band’s improbable story of strength, support and harmony. The video log’s remarkable backstage, behind-the-scenes, performance and interview footage includes personal insights and inspiring moments from touring members: percussionist Mohammed Alidu (Northern Ghana), vocalist Clarence Bekker (Amsterdam), drummer Peter Bunetta (Los Angeles), vocals/harmonica Grandpa Elliott (New Orleans), vocals/percussionist Mermans Kenkosenki (Kinshasa, DR Congo), guitarist Louis Mhlanga (Zimbabwe), bassist Reggie McBride (Detroit), guitarist Jason Tamba (Kinshasa, DR Congo), vocalists Tal Ben-Ari “Tula” (Israel), Titi Tsira (Gugulethu, African township in the Western Cape) and PFC founder Mark Johnson. Along the way, we get to know the musicians and discover the emotional stories of perseverance and hope that enabled them to take part in this globally celebrated effort. With its stirring call for reconciliation and cross-cultural unification, the global music collaboration/multi-media project; Playing For Change has struck a deep and powerful chord worldwide. Founder, filmmaker, and Grammy winning producer Mark Johnson was looking for musicians for his film, Peace Through Music when he captured a mesmerizing performance of the Ben E. King classic “Stand By Me” by legendary street singer, Roger Ridley in Santa Monica. Mark then took the show on the road. In New Orleans, he put headphones on beloved local street performer, Grandpa Elliott, who harmonized with Ridley’s soulful rendition of the song and he was on his way. Using innovative mobile technology and traveling the world, he filmed and recorded more than 100 musicians, largely outdoors, in parks, plazas and promenades, in doorways, on cobblestone streets and amid hilly pueblos. Each performance created a new mix in which the artists are all performing together, albeit hundreds or thousands of miles apart. In April of 2009, Hear Music/Concord Music Group released the CD/DVD Playing For Change – Songs Around The World and shocked the music world when it debuted in Billboard’s Top 10. The accompanying documentary Playing For Change – Peace Through Music, was broadcast nationwide by PBS that summer.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14670

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Playing For Change

For the next chapter of Playing For Change’s improbable journey, founder and architect Mark Johnson assembled a band with musicians from around the globe, many of whom appeared in the now ubiquitous "Stand By Me" video (which has been viewed on the internet more than 30 million... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Copa

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10:00pm CDT

Poetry 'n Lotion

The nu-jazz instrumental quartet released a debut LP in January, 2010 (Kentucky Monkey, 2010 Brokenmold Records) and has since developed their playful synthesis of sepia-toned jazz, heel-stomping Americana, hard rock and global-ishness into a more progressive and head-spaced place. The mostly instrumental quartet includes guitar player Matt E. Lee, bass player Thomas Murray, trumpet player Kenny Pullin and drummer John Nowicki. You wouldn't normally associate the words fusion or free-form with old-fashioned or rustic, but that's the charm of Poetry N' Lotion, whom was formed in Tampa, Florida back in 2007. Poetry 'n Lotion was awarded 'Best Fusionists' and 'Best Instrumentalists' by Creative Loafing in 2009. With one record under their belts Poetry 'n Lotion plans on recording an EP and a live album in 2011 under Tampa Independent Label Brokenmold Records. For fans of: Tortoise meets Black Sabbath with Zappa's sense of humor.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13132

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Poetry 'n Lotion

The nu-jazz instrumental quartet released a debut LP in January, 2010 (Kentucky Monkey, 2010 Brokenmold Records) and has since developed their playful synthesis of sepia-toned jazz, heel-stomping Americana, hard rock and global-ishness into a more progressive and head-spaced place... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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10:00pm CDT

Ponykiller

PonyKiller, consisting of Collin Yeo, Ben Deffendall, Trevor Darling, and Tim Nolan, is a high-def grunge / psychedelic POG rock with modern pop undercurrents. With loud, driving rhythms, catchy, haunting leads and morose yet uplifting vocals, PonyKiller grabs the attention of a diverse audience. Lending from such influences as King Crimson, The Melvins, and Growing, remnants of these styles are present, however a new style is born. Lead singer / rhythm guitar player Collin Yeo, also the bass guitar player for popular touring band Arson Anthem, has a voice best compared to Jim Morrison mixed with Jim Varney. Ben Deffendall, lead guitar, produces creepy, wailing solos, accompanied by looming hooks. Trevor Darling the bass guitar player puts out a loud, clean tone that punches through and drives the music. Drummer Tim Nolan hails from a John Bonham / Stuart Copeland pulpit, often shifting the dynamics of the songs. With a newly signed contract with Housecore Records, PonyKiller is anticipating the release of their first full length album "The Wilderness". PonyKiller can play with bands of varying styles, ranging from Dead Meadow to haarp. This New Orleans based band can be contacted at ponykillernola@gmail.com.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11508

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Ponykiller

PonyKiller, consisting of Collin Yeo, Ben Deffendall, Trevor Darling, and Tim Nolan, is a high-def grunge / psychedelic POG rock with modern pop undercurrents. With loud, driving rhythms, catchy, haunting leads and morose yet uplifting vocals, PonyKiller grabs the attention of a diverse... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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10:00pm CDT

Reptar

ZUMdAR sees you! Peek-a-boo! Reptar is a band from Athens, GA. We play music that has been likened to space chasm electro dance zone. It makes you want to cummm over to mommys house! There are 4 young gentlemen in the band who prefer to be refered to by the first letter of their last name: K, E, U, and of couse M. We have been playing music for about 1 and a half years. We are working with producer Ben H. Allen (Animal Collective,Gnarls Barkley, Deerhunter, Cut Copy) who produced our first single and our upcoming EP. Reptar is working on a full length album set to come out in the summertime. Get ready to have fun wit your friends. Come be our friend!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14256

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Reptar

Los Angeles, CA - February 22, 2012 - Reptar today announced that their debut full-length album, Body Faucet, will be released on May 1st via Vagrant Records. Produced by Ben Allen (Animal Collective, Gnarls Barkley, Washed Out), Body Faucet is the follow up to the group's heralded... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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10:00pm CDT

Sean Garrett

It's not easy to size up Sean Garrett. At first glance outside of his recording studio, the Atlanta, GA native's body builder frame and casual dress code speak more of someone coming from the gym than from negotiating a multi-million dollar deal. You wouldn't know from his southern hospitality that he grew up in Europe and speaks several languages. The down to earth demeanor is the opposite of the Hollywood image you'd expect from a man whose talent has changed the face of popular music. However, inside the booth, mild-mannered Clark Kent gives way to the man of steel that is Sean 'The Pen' Garrett. Somewhere between the buzzing cell phone and pounding production pouring from the speakers, it hits home that you're looking at the man your favorite artists turn to for a hit and with good reason. 'I have 17 #1 records that have changed my generation's sound right before your eyes,' he says, turning down the music to get his point across. Being nicknamed "The Pen" by Jay-Z himself solidifies the power of Garrett's pen and pad. "For Hov to bless me with something like that just says everything. People know that Jay knows when somebody's got it," Garrett modestly states. Sean Garrett was born in Atlanta, Georgia to a mother and father who loved music. At age 4, Sean competed in his first talent show against kids twice his age at Therrell High School, ''Just A Little Bit of You Everyday' by the Jackson's was the song I chose to perform,' Sean remembers. Sean was talented enough to hold his own with the older kids. The following year Sean's family moved to Germany to be with his father during his military run. 'The Armed Forces Network played TOP 40 hits which broadened my horizons to all different types of music. Being from Atlanta gave me a complete blend of two extremes, and a vast range of different types of music.' Snap, New Edition, Boys II Men, Mariah Carey and even the Beatles were heavy influencers of his childhood. Having music lovers as parents also encouraged his talent. 'My mother always allowed me to be as creative as I wanted, which let me start producing at 10 years old'. By 15, Sean had signed his first deal as an artist in Europe. Eventually he returned stateside and signed with Warner, but the deal fell through due to label restructuring. Hurt and disillusioned, he stepped back from pursuing his career for a while and focused on family. Sean moved to South Carolina and tried his hand as a mortgage broker. His dreams, however, were still there. 'I had a son and had to take care of him, (but) whenever I wasn't working I was in the studio.' The loss of his mother in 2002 brought him back to his hometown of Atlanta and the burgeoning music community there. Before long, Sean signed a publishing deal with LA Reid's Hitco in August of 2003. His first chart topper, 'Yeah' with superstar Usher, tore through the airwaves in January 2004, hit #1 in 42 different countries, and helped push the Confessions album to Diamond. Demand for 'The Pen's' Platinum results skyrocketed, spawning hits like 'Goodies' for Ciara; 'Run It' and 'Wall To Wall' for Chris Brown; 'Soldier' and 'Lose My Breath' for Destiny's Child; and even 'London Bridges' for B.E.P.'s own pop Dutchess, Fergie; to name a few. "These are the legends of our generation,' he says matter-of-factly. As if the endorsement of the biggest rapper in the world isn't convincing enough, Sean can also claim a co-sign from Jay-Z's better half with their collaborations on 'Check Up On It,' 'Diva,' 'Video Phone,' 'Ring The Alarm,' 'Upgrade You,' and 'Get Me Bodied'. 'Beyoncé is the biggest artist of our time,' he says with obvious admiration. 'It's an honor to be a part of her success'. With his pen game certified over the last several years working with other artists, Sean is ready to focus on himself again. He's been warming up with features on songs he also wrote and produced, such as Mario's 'Break Up'; Enrique Iglesias 'Away'; Ludacris 'What Them Girl's Like'; and most recently Nikki Minaj's debut solo single 'Massive Attack'. Sean has now inked a deal with Columbia Records to release his new single 'Feel Love' featuring J. Cole, a heartfelt jam with a universal message. "Not to sound corny but I think some people have been disoriented. Some guys feel like they're so tough they can't feel love," he says shaking his head. "Who can't feel love?" From humble beginnings at a High School talent show, to 17 #1 hits and 39 Top 10's later, Sean is now working on his debut album featuring production by Kane, Tha Bizzness and others. 'My dream is just beginning because I was an artist first, and that was the road I saw for myself. I've had a blessed road to success, but I've always looked at my career as an Artist/Songwriter/Producer all going hand in hand.' Sean is hoping to inspire the next generation the way such luminaries as Teddy Riley, DeVante Swing and Al Green inspired him. 'In the urban community, the youth sometimes believe that the only roads to wealth are to be an athlete, rapper or singer. They don't realize other opportunities in film or music like writing and producing.' Sean is passionate about his younger audience recognizing gifts they may have, 'kids don't realize their opportunities. You can take the writing skills you learn in English class to a whole other level. Don't be limited.' Hitting later this year, Sean's album is poised to bring the attention back to the pen in more ways than one.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15240

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Venue 222

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10:00pm CDT

Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King

“Raucous, high-energy Texas roadhouse blues-rock. Blistering guitar solos, irresistible shuffles and subtle ballads.” –Living Blues “A great combination...Kubek’s powerful, big-as-Texas guitar gets down and dirty. King delivers sharp and potent guitar and warm, soulful vocals.” –Blues Revue Of all the blues legends the great state of Texas has produced, none sounds quite like Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King. The two Lone Star guitarists—one a hard-edged, hard rocking blues player and the other a jazzy, elegant rhythm player who delivers raw, spontaneous solos-—have taken their dual guitar attack from the heart of Texas to fans around the globe. For more than 20 years and thousands of live shows, the duo’s scorching blues and telepathic interplay has been thrilling fans all around the world. Their new CD (their second for Alligator and the 14th of their careers), Have Blues, Will Travel, is a collection of fresh original songs played with passion, taste and a white-hot intensity. Billboard said the band plays “hard-hitting, original blues. Kubek is one of the fiercest Texas blues guitarists…his fiery leads are complemented by King’s adroit rhythm guitar and classic vocals.” The band’s Alligator Records debut, 2008’s Blood Brothers, brought the long-time musicians to their largest audience yet and earned the band accolades all across the country. The Chicago Sun-Times declared, “Genuine houserockin’ blues…they boogie till the break of day.” Allmusic described the album as “tough, robust, soul-blues that is as hot as they’ve ever gotten in the studio. Impressive.” Joe Kubek was born in Pennsylvania in 1956 but grew up just outside of Dallas. He was leading his own bands and gigging in clubs all around Dallas when he was only 14. Bowled over by the blues a short time after first hearing Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, Kubek soon discovered the music of Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and other early blues masters including Freddie King, Johnny Copeland and Lightnin’ Hopkins. By the time he was 19, he was backing many famous blues players in the area, including legend Freddie King. Kubek next worked with R&B singer Al “TNT” Braggs and made a host of new friends, including Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan (with whom Kubek became close), B.B. King and many other blues icons. In 1989, Kubek met guitarist/vocalist Bnois King at a Monday night Dallas jam session. The two became fast friends, and melded their seemingly divergent styles—Kubek a rocking and fierce picker and slider, King a subtle, fat-chord rhythm player whose solos are spontaneous and unpredictable—into one of the most potent guitar combinations the Southwest had ever produced. Kubek explains the relationship succinctly: “Bnois fires me up. We are constantly pushing each other higher, complimenting each other’s solos. But it’s not planned. We never know what we’re going to do until it’s done. I pull the blues out of him, and he pulls the jazz out of me. Bnois knows so much about jazz it’s amazing.” Bnois (pronounced Buh-noice) King was born in Delhi, LA in 1943. He was inspired to play guitar by his high school music teacher. Before long, Bnois was playing blues cover songs with a local band. On his own, he traveled through Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado, finding local bands to gig with and also performing with carnival tent show groups. King made his way to Dallas in 1979, gigging with jazz combos until he hooked up with Kubek ten years later. A master storyteller, King didn’t start writing and singing until he joined forces with Joe, when both duties fell on him. “We needed a singer so I sang,” King recalls, “and every time I did the crowds went wild. We needed songs so I wrote about things that happened to me, to people I knew. That’s what I still do today.” As for his guitar work, King is similarly modest. “Joe inspires me a lot,” King says. “When I solo, it’s a spur of the moment thing. I don’t have a plan. I react to what I hear on the bandstand.” On the strength of their huge local following, Kubek and King signed to Bullseye Blues and released their debut CD, Stepping Out Texas Style, in 1991. After conquering the Dallas scene, the band began touring clubs, concert halls and festivals nationally and internationally. Following a successful series of eight Bullseye releases, they signed to Blind Pig Records in 2003. As their popularity continued to build on the strength of their recordings and the energy of their live shows, the band’s touring schedule grew to over 150 dates per year all across the United States, Canada and Europe (where they have toured more than a dozen times), solidifying their place in the blues world with one jaw-dropping show after another. Kubek and King signed with Alligator in 2008 and released Blood Brothers. The fresh approach, the smoking hot playing and the original, slice-of-life lyrics all added up to a blues lover’s delight. The Dallas Observer said, “An electric blast of twelve-bar heaven…they blow the roof off.” More than anything else, Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King love to perform live. With Have Blues, Will Travel they’ve gigged from coast to coast, bringing their no-holds-barred brand of soul-charged, rockin’ Texas blues to old fans and newcomers night after night. Have Blues, Will Travel is not just the name of the new album. For Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King, it’s a way of life.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11507

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Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King

“Raucous, high-energy Texas roadhouse blues-rock. Blistering guitar solos, irresistible shuffles and subtle ballads.” –Living Blues “A great combination...Kubek’s powerful, big-as-Texas guitar gets down and dirty. King delivers sharp and potent guitar and warm, soulful vocals... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Speakeasy

10:00pm CDT

Ted Leo

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Ted Leo

N/AOften described as the hardest working bloke in punk, TED LEO has been writing, recording and touring consistently for nearly 20 years. A vegan for nearly the same amount of time, Ted has incredible insight into the challenges of trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle on the road... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Swan Dive

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10:00pm CDT

The Belle Brigade

Like many siblings, Barbara and Ethan Gruska had their ups and downs over their years growing up together in Los Angeles. “Oh, we hated each other as kids,” Barbara says with a laugh. “And by hate, I mean ‘love dearly,’ but we could never get along. We started to become friends for the first time when Ethan was 15 and I was 21. Then we became best friends and four years later we started writing songs together and formed The Belle Brigade.” Listening to The Belle Brigade’s self-titled debut album, you could never tell that these two were ever not in perfect sync. The Gruska’s familial chemistry, not to mention their obvious songwriting gifts, have resulted in one of the most thrilling debut albums you’re going to hear all year. Inspired by the duo’s love for Fleetwood Mac, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, and Stevie Wonder, their artfully arranged, freewheeling songs brim with breezy, California melodies and bracing pop harmonies, fueled by the driving rhythms Barbara plays on drums. As performed by Ethan and Barbara and their talented group of backing musicians, Bram Inscore (bass), Blake Mills, (electric guitar), Aaron Arntz (piano), and Jimi Hendrix/Joe Cocker keyboardist Mike Finnigan (Hammond B-3 organ), songs like “Sweet Louise,” “Where Not To Look For Freedom,” “Lucky Guy,” and “Lonely Lonely,” are tailor-made for road-tripping up the coast with the car top down, sunshine on your face, and the music blasting into the roar of the wind. “We didn’t want to make something small and precious,” Barbara says. “We wanted to make something big and exhilarating. Recording this album was an incredible lesson at walking the line between holding on and letting go. Every note is intentional, but we gave up the reigns to let the music go freely where it wanted to go. We wanted to make a record that was personal and aching, but still uplifting, relatable, and fun to listen to.” Barbara and Ethan credit their co-producer Matthew Wilder (No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom) — a family friend who offered his services after hearing a few of their songs — with helping them to keep open minds. “He created an environment where it was safe to try anything,” Ethan says. Adds Barbara: “If you had told us that we’d be using our screaming voices, have a 30-piece orchestra on a song, or use reverse guitar-looping effects, we wouldn’t have believed you. With Matthew and our engineer Csaba Petocz’s help, we let go of our inhibitions and fear of being uncool or too exposed.” The liberated mood of the music dovetails beautifully with the duo’s thoughtful, emotionally resonant lyrics. “A lot of this album has to do with the struggle to let go of our fear of being judged and our judgments of others in order to find powerful connections,” Barbara says. The thematic centerpiece is “Losers,” on which Ethan and Barbara sing in perfect harmonic unison: “Don’t care about being a winner / or being smooth with women / or goin’ out on Friday / Being the life of parties… Or if I am a loser” and declaring “So I wanna make it known / that I don’t care about any of that shit no more.” “The song is about being insecure and jealous and letting go of all the terrible things you can feel about yourself and realizing that life is not a game,” Ethan says. “It’s not a competition. It’s kind of a pep talk to ourselves to remember that.” Other songs reflect on disillusionment (“Belt of Orion,” “Punch Line”), yearning (“Rusted Wheel”), and awkward romance (“Sweet Louise”). Then there’s “Lucky Guy,” a song about how fortunate we are to be alive. After the duo sing “But now everything’s all right / Even though I think about dying,” they complete the phrase in harmony with a Beatle-esque “Ooh!” — which distills, in the simplest way, the happy-sad paradox within their music. “That balance between happy and sad was intentional,” Barbara says. “When I was Ethan’s age, I wrote a really sad song and played it for my dad. He said, ‘I dare you to write a happy song. It’s so much harder to write a happy song,’ and he was right. That really stuck with me. I love the combination of sad lyrics with happy music and vice versa. Too much of one thing feels like going overboard.” It was just one lesson that Barbara would get from her father. Jay Gruska is a songwriter and composer who released two albums of his own on Warner Bros. Records in the early ’80s and wrote a number of hit songs for other artists (including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Dusty Springfield), as well as hours of music for films and television. His studio, in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, was in the family’s backyard so musicians were constantly coming and going. “My dad was like my songwriting coach, but he was never overbearing,” says Ethan. “He’s always the person we test our new songs out on,” Barbara says. “If he cracks a smile it’s a keeper. If he doesn’t, it’s usually back to the drawing board.” Barbara and Ethan’s maternal grandfather is Oscar- and Grammy-winning film composer John Williams (Star Wars, Jaws, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark), someone they both cite as a huge musical influence. Not surprisingly, both Barbara and Ethan began playing music at a young age. Ethan has been singing since he can remember. He took a few piano lessons as a kid, but really began playing piano and writing songs in earnest at the age of 14. He studied classical composition for a year at Cal Arts in Valencia, CA, but “I never really felt that fire with it like I did when I write a little, stripped-down pop song,” he says. As for Barbara, when she was nine, she fashioned a drum set out of random objects in her room (“I hung a pan lid on my pull-up bar to use as a cymbal,” she says) and played that until her uncle gave her her first drum kit. Barbara studied jazz drumming at both Oberlin College and Cal Arts before dropping out to hit the road with The Bird and The Bee’s Inara George, followed by tours with Benji Hughes and Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis. The musicians mentioned above who play on The Belle Brigade album are all friends of Barbara’s from the Los Angeles music scene. “There’s a really high level of musicianship and creativity coming from all the guys on this album,” Barbara says. “They are all our close friends and it was an incredibly rewarding experience to be surrounded by these amazing musicians. I like to hear other people in the music. That's what the album is about; it was such a group effort. It’s just more fun to make things with other people. Hopefully what comes across is that we work hard and love what we do and are grateful for the opportunity to actually be artists.” Warner Bros Records ###
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15049

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The Belle Brigade

Founded by siblings Barbara and Ethan Gruska, The Belle Brigade’s music is artfully arranged, with enticing melodies and pop harmonies, fueled by the interplay of driving rhythms between Barbara's drums and Ethan's guitars. Both are gifted songwriters – finding inspiration in... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Phoenix

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10:00pm CDT

The Bewitched Hands

A presentation by François Ducray (rock critic – used to work for Actuel and Rock & Folk /author of biographies on Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Serge Gainsbourg..) Have you heard of Casanova? He seduced over a thousand women but fell in love less than ten times! One wonders if it’s a cold ratio or just plain boasting. But we rock critics are undeniably pop music’s Casanovas: after writing a thousand articles, how many lasting ecstasies are we left with, how many real discoveries? Not a lot... As far as I’m concerned, I thought I’d had my share. Last time, it was Cat Power’s “You Are Free”. But here it is again, this vertiginous feeling, this rare tingling that takes over my whole body when music fills me with wonder, twists my insides and stupefies my senses to the point where I just KNOW: the music is so fresh and filled with color, rich and full of adrenalin, that it just makes so much sense all of a sudden. And I’m wondering how I’ve lived without it this whole time... Without, for instance, the Velvet Underground, almost my whole life! Now I’m asking myself how I lived without The Bewitched Hands!... It happened to me before with bands of totally different styles, like Roxy Music and the Sparks on one side, Talking Heads and French band the Rita Mitsouko on the other. Four debut albums (except for the Sparks, that was their third album) full of passion, boldness and innate elegance. Four debut albums with flamboyant personalities, full to the brim with songs made of pop flesh and rock muscle, of songs so amazing they acquired the level of success of the Beatles, the Kinks or Gainsbourg during his Golden Age. Four debut albums announcing four unprecedented careers. And I saw it happen, as true as I went into trances listening to Dylan’s “Blood on the Tracks”, Lou Reed’s “Berlin” and Robert Wyatt’s “Rock Bottom”, and wrote about it, that’s my legacy!... The Bewitched Hands On Top Of Our Heads, episode 1, debut album by this Reims-based sextet. The striking thing about this band when you first listen to it is the deluge of guitars (three guitars with different tones) and a torrent of voices (solo, as a pair, as a trio, all together, they all sing) and through all this they manage to pull together an inventive and breathtaking melody. Now this is very hard to achieve, we are flirting here with the level of Nirvana’s “Lithium”! But they don’t stop at that: it’s often more than one melody rising, two, sometimes three melodies come out of a cascade of short verses that all come together in one lethal chorus. You get lost in the former and hooked on the latter. It’s the Beach Boys effect, recently reactivated by Blur and the Strokes: mini-symphonies, so supple and fluid that they hit you as hard as they enfold you. It’s a beachcomber of splendid magical sound... Their live act is also mesmerizing! But with the Bewitched Hands’s album, it’s like having SEVERAL albums all in one, bless these guys (and girl, there’s five guys and one girl, and they all compose)! And each time that I get startled by the end of the album, like I’m emerging from a dream, I think of Lennon’s innocent question about Motown, which he so loved: “It’s so beautiful, how do they do it?...”. One answer comes to me from Charles Trenet: “Y a d’la joie!” (There’s so much joy!). Not only, but it’s true, there’s a lot of joy everywhere in their music from the open-sea. And it’s pretty rare, these days... So ok, there’s that weird name of theirs, that comes from lands far away from their home, where their music will be taking them. And their career will be mighty long, I promise you. But don’t listen to me, listen to their music and see for yourselves. It’s all there.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11841

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The Bewitched Hands

A presentation by François Ducray (rock critic – used to work for Actuel and Rock & Folk /author of biographies on Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Serge Gainsbourg..) Have you heard of Casanova? He seduced over a thousand women but fell in love less than ten times! One wonders if it’s... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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10:00pm CDT

The Black Atlantic

The Black Atlantic is the Groningen (The Netherlands) based acoustic pop band formed around singer and songwriter Geert van der Velde, former frontman for American metalcore group Shai Hulud. The Black Atlantic released their debut album “Reverence for Fallen Trees” digitally for free (worldwide) on August 21st, 2009. It has since been downloaded over 70.000 times via various torrent websites, the band’s own website and it’s label Beep! Beep! Back up the Truck. For fans of Bon Iver, Sigur Rós and Fleet Foxes. About “Reverence for Fallen Trees” In February, 2008, The Black Atlantic started recording their album in a cabin owned by van der Velde’s in-laws, located in the small town of Saranac Lake, in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. For this recording, drummer Marcel Wolthof was re-enlisted alongside singer-songwriter Kim Janssen on various instruments. Janssen co-wrote some of the songs for the recording and has permanently settled in and joined the band. The band took a large part of these recordings back home to the Netherlands where they finished the album over the course of Spring 2009 and early Summer at the (now defunct) Paperboat recording studio in Zwolle. The title of the album “Reverence for Fallen Trees” is a metaphor for “honour the dead” alluding to van der Velde’s grandparents, 3 of whom passed away during the recording process. The album deals with these topics – ‘remembrance’ , ‘grief’, ‘family’, ‘love’, ‘disenchantment’ – in a roundabout way, mostly through the use of natural metaphors . Musically the album showcases a wide variety of instrumentation with a penchant for ambience and an abundance of melancholy, multi-layered vocal harmonies; inspired by such acts as Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes and the Beach Boys. Rhythmically the band’s approach is minimalist and percussive rather than expansive; the band tours with only a snare drum, floor tom and ride cymbal. History & Touring The Black Atlantic started as a project of van der Velde in his off time from his philosophy studies. Gradually the project turned more serious after van der Velde recorded his first song – a Valentine’s gift to his then girlfriend, now wife (and sometimes bandmember) – in February of 2006. After posting the song on Myspace van der Velde received some label interest and wrote and recorded ‘Send This Home’ in the early Fall of 2006 with the help of various contributing friends. He eventually abandoned his studies to focus full-time on the band. The EP documents van der Velde’s very first attempts at writing pop music, and showcases his preferred melancholy and introspective delivery. The EP was released on July 10th, 2007 in the US by Five Point Records (NY) ; one of the two indie labels who had initially offered a deal. And, in January 2008, ‘Send This Home’ EP was released in Europe through Midsummer Records (DE). Live The Black Atlantic made it’s first appearance, in one of many incarnations, at Eurosonic 2007. Since then the band has maintained a steady diet of touring with a revolving line-up around van der Velde (and for the past 2 years Janssen). In Europe the band has toured with Saturday Looks Good to Me (usa), Windmill (uk) and Woven Hand (us). The band also opened up most shows for Midlake in the Netherlands, The Tallest Man on Earth in the U.K. and recently finished a trip to Austin, TX to play the annual SXSW music showcase. They’ve also done 4 US tours playing with bands such as The Cave Singers and The Antlers (who appear as guests on the album). The band is currently slowly working on a follow up to “Reverence…” but spends most of it time on the road touring.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12405

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The Black Atlantic

Two years after releasing their debut album ‘Reverence for Fallen Trees’ (2009) Dutch folk-rockers The Black Atlantic released their new EP ‘Darkling, I Listen' in Europe and are set to release the EP in the US in February, 2013. Since releasing their debut album in 2009 the... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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10:00pm CDT

The Eastern Sea

At times, it is easy for The Eastern Sea to forget that Austin, Texas is home. And for that reason, their self-titled record (in two parts) plays much like a travelogue, a recollection of distant places that tend to mimic their own, somehow foreign, neighborhoods. Musically, The Eastern Sea combines swelling post-rock-like percussion, energetic and melodic bass guitar, lofty wurlizter, synthesizer pads, and finger-picked guitar that can either float above the ground or come down like a ton of bricks. As a band, The Eastern Sea tends to mimic their own musical aesthetic, sometimes swelling to a massive 11-piece collective featuring string and brass instruments, and sometimes simplifying down to the core players in the group: Tomas Garcia-Olano (Bass/Keys), Zach Duran (Percussion), Kevin Thomas (Trumpet/Percussion), and Matthew Hines (Guitar/Vocals/Keys) are the solid foundation on which the band is built. The sound and unique sense of place heard on The Eastern Sea's two-part self-titled release also has much to do with the band's unique recording and music writing process. Having just graduated from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas as valedictorian of his senior class, singer/guitarist/songwriter Matthew Hines has had to work, along with the other full-time students in the band, to create something special despite an often insane schedule. As the band continues to grow on a regional and national level, what 90.5 KUT, Austin's nationally-renowned public radio, has said of the band certainly rings true. "Austin and the rest of the indie-pop world will be hearing a lot from this act for awhile."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14475

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The Eastern Sea

At times, it’s easy for The Eastern Sea to forget that Austin, Texas is home. While the band’s roots are firmly planted in the Texas Hill Country, their dynamic prose-pop travels from location to location, effortlessly moving between distant settings and their own, still somehow... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
tenOak

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10:00pm CDT

The Fervor

Natalie Felker looks the listener straight in the eye, via her piano and supple voice, and talks you into accepting the dagger … because you know full well that it’s two-sided, and that she’ll accept the other blade. As husband Ben’s guitars start up a sharp squall, you hear why it’s worth the cost: One listen to the bright voices coming in all around to surround you in a reassuring embrace and you’re ready to pick up the dare, the challenge. Louisville’s The Fervor has formed around this pair — her voice and keys, his guitar and harmony. Right from the start, Natalie was capable of facing up to piano-based alternative divas such as Fiona Apple — but with the skill and resolve to wrest the inspiration from the affectation. Natalie could be the flirt who always said upfront something more honest than your carefully crafted thoughts. Or she could drop her voice low and quiet, be your confidant and your gospel-chord-pounding witness to raw self-confrontation. Sharpening the focus of the project, the group added drummer Mat Herron and set out on a slew of live shows in 2007 to support of its first full-length, Bleeder. Michael Campbell was found to play bass and they criss-crossed the eastern half of the United States. As they developed their live show, the group began realize their power as a collective entity. Meanwhile Natalie continued to craft strong new songs for a band that was moving forward toward bringing light to mysteries of personality and intimacy — but without any pretense of a definitive answer and far removed from any calming platitudes. In a culmination of this spirit, the group took these new songs to San Francisco and began tracking what would become Arise, Great Warrior. The sessions would confirm the re-birth of band. Under the arm of producer Charles Gonzalez, the band traveled between Mission Bells and Radical Sound studios. Between these two facilities, The Fervor found the classic gear and physical ambiance that would help them realize the album they had been hearing. Tracking took place in a single room, with members focused on performance rather than perfection. West coast style had infiltrated the camp and greeted like a long lost friend. In many ways the band felt like they were bringing home their first album. Indeed, as a collective, they were. After 15 days, they returned home to Louisville, where longtime friend and engineer Kevin Ratterman (My Morning Jacket, California Guitar Trio, Wax Fang) helped finish what they started. Still the focus was on the power of what The Fervor could do together in a room. Sounds were mixed down to analog tape, and editing forgone in favor of a recording that is upfront with its humanity. From these sessions has emerged Arise Great Warrior. A record that is gut-punching in impact, but life-affirming in its lasting spark and hopeful mysteries. www.thefervor.com www.removador.com www.karatebodyrecords.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12208

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The Fervor

Natalie Felker looks the listener straight in the eye, via her piano and supple voice, and talks you into accepting the dagger … because you know full well that it’s two-sided, and that she’ll accept the other blade. As husband Ben’s guitars start up a sharp squall, you hear... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Marq

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10:00pm CDT

The Gourds

Whether you think The Gourds non-sequitur loving n'ere-do-wells or post-modern lyrical geniuses, their mandala-like musical vignettes and gulps of down-home authenticity can not be denied. Musical lifers and road dogs to the end, Kevin 'Shinyribs' Russell, Jimmy Smith, Max Johnston, Keith Langford and Claude Bernard remain at once roots music's envelope pushers and its torch bearers, its purveyors of Joyce-ian density and nickel novel groove - its Jekyll and its Hyde. With Haymaker! the band celebrates 15 years in music and the journey that has taken them through the outer reaches of popular music... and back again.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13104

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Continental Club

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10:00pm CDT

The Lines

The Lines are a four-piece anthemic indie rock band consisting of Dean Bate (Lead Guitar), Dave “Paddy” O'Connor (Drums and Samples), Alex Ohm (Vocals and Guitar) and Danny Pease (Bass Guitar). Commanding a huge loyal fan base in their hometown of Wolverhampton, The Lines Army have travelled as far afield as New York, Moscow and Austria in recent outings. Various support slots have included The Killers, Editors, The Maccabees, The Charlatans, Babyshambles, Jack Peñate, Athlete, Supergrass, Spiritualized, Ash and Ian Brown. A legendary fan comes in the form of Robert Plant, who said that ‘There aren't really many good bands coming out of Wolverhampton, just one great band called The Lines’. The Lines have staged concerts of their own, including sell-out shows at local Wolverhampton venues Little Civic, Slade Rooms and the 1,300 capacity Wulfrun Hall. October 2010 saw the release of their debut album on Amboy Road Records in the UK and their first dates in the US. That following looks set to grow and grow with X-Ray Touring handling booking for the world apart from North America, where High Road Touring are in charge.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13462

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The Lines

The Lines are a four-piece anthemic indie rock band consisting of Dean Bate (Lead Guitar), Dave “Paddy” O'Connor (Drums and Samples), Alex Ohm (Vocals and Guitar) and Danny Pease (Bass Guitar). Commanding a huge loyal fan base in their hometown of Wolverhampton, The Lines Army... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Lamberts

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10:00pm CDT

The Pretty Black Chains

Originally rising from the ashes of established local bands, and with a hefty buzz and press already generated before their first show, The Pretty Black Chains made their live debut in February 2009. The band quickly rose to the top of the heap locally, as word quickly spread of their infectious pop sensibilities combined with extremely energetic and sometimes even hazardous live shows. Combining a nostalgic vintage garage rock sound with classic rock undertones, punk rock energy, and topping it off with a heavy dose of pop, The foundational period of the band was marked by a mixture of bands such as The Strokes, Mondo Diao, Arctic Monkeys, The Cribs, and a bit of early Beatles and The Who. The band spent their first year and a half with this type of sound, steadily building a fan base, setting ablaze to many venues in the state, playing many headlining shows locally and regionally, and also made appearances at several large festivals such as SXSW, Norman Music Festival, and DFest, and secured opening appearances for bands such as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Band of Skulls, all while slowly integrating more classic rock elements along the way. After wrapping up the recording of their debut album "Ceremonies" in November of 2009, the band took a long songwriting break, re-evaluated, and began writing songs again in the early summer of 2010. This songwriting period saw a drastic change in style, swapping The Stooges for Led Zeppelin per se', with a heavy emphasis on massive guitar riffs, a nod to the 60's and 70's sound, and even a little bit of 90's grunge, while still retaining the pop-oriented elements and energy the band is known for. Due to less than ideal circumstances, TPBC's debut album was not able to be released until the Fall of 2010. During the summer of 2010 while waiting for the release of "Ceremonies", the band recorded a new 5 song demo that better represented where they are currently at musically, and later included it freely with the purchase of "Ceremonies." TPBC recently completed the recording of their next album "Awakening" in December of 2010 in Oklahoma City, and will release it in the late Spring of 2011. Armed with a newer and more unique sound that better represents their influences, the new upcoming full length album, many larger shows now under their belt, (including sharing the stage with such bands as Smashing Pumpkins, and even...311?), and a slate of forthcoming festival appearances, The Pretty Black Chains have nowhere to go but up. While the band makes no promises on ever settling on a specific sound or genre, one thing will never change: their energy and innovation.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13071

Artists

The Pretty Black Chains

Originally rising from the ashes of established local bands, and with a hefty buzz and press already generated before their first show, The Pretty Black Chains made their live debut in February 2009. The band quickly rose to the top of the heap locally, as word quickly spread of their... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Friends

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10:00pm CDT

The Vaccines

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The Vaccines

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Club de Ville

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10:00pm CDT

TV Torso

TV Torso is a musical band of friendly Texans with an affinity for skewed pop, repetition, skeletal guitar music, minimalism, tuning drum sets, and recording guitar direct. The band is comprised of singer/guitarist Matt Oliver, drummer Jordan Johns, bassist James Rhea, and guitarist Ben Maddox.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13059

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TV Torso

"He's finally getting his shit together." --friend of Matt Oliver

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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10:00pm CDT

Warren Hood and The Goods

Warren Hood is an accomplished musician who plays violin, fiddle, mandolin, and composes and sings as well. He lives in Austin, Texas and performs with his local band, Warren Hood and the Hoodlums, in a blend of jazz/blues/newgrass acoustic fusion of music, on Sundays @ Momo's. In the 2005 Austin Chronicle Best Musician Awards, Warren was voted #1-Best String Player and his band was voted 2nd in the bluegrass category, by the Austin readers of this entertainment weekly. Warren is the fiddler for the Waybacks, a San Francisco based acoustic/Americana "all-terrain" band that tours regularly around the country and is fast gaining notoriety. Click here for their touring schedule to see if they are playing a gig soon near you. Click here to visit their MySpace website - where you can download and listen to songs from live shows and their latest album. Warren began playing fiddle at age 11 and studied classical violin for a number of years. At age 17 he won the Austin Youth Award and performed as soloist with the Austin Symphony. Later he honed his playing and singer/composition abilities with his former bands such as: Warren Hood & his Allstar Band, Blue Light Special and the South Austin Jug Band. Warren graduated from Berklee School of Music, excelling @ his craft, where he prior to graduation won the "String Achievement Award" - Berklee's highest honor, as selected by the faculty. The award is for those students "who as leaders in their field, will make a mark on the future of music." Warren's musical influences range from Ray Charles, Stephane Grapelli, Walter Hyatt and Uncle Walt's Band to his dad, Champ Hood. If you listen to Warren's compositions, the soulful then gypsyesque "Black Cat" instrumental on his 2008 self released CD - "Warren Hood" (Good Dinner Music), you will truly experience the talent of this instrumentalist. Also, if you enjoy the style of Uncle Walt's Band ballads, Warren's composition and vocal on his songs "Savannah" or "World Revolves" are quite, simply-remarkable.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11574

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Warren Hood

Warren Hood and The Goods

Hotel Second Play Stage performance. Free and open to registrants and public.

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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10:00pm CDT

Wolf Gang

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Wolf Gang

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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10:10pm CDT

For The Fallen Dreams

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For the Fallen Dreams

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:10pm - 11:10pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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10:10pm CDT

Matthewdavid

Peel back a layer of smog from the LA sky and fold yourself into the blanket of haze. The golden half-light catches glimmers that pass by most eyes. Up here, there are treasures for those who tune in. Matthewdavid operates In this magnetic cocoon, unspooling magic radiance. His music reflects beautiful, fleeting moments and magnifies them. Matthewdavid's compositions float like crackling clouds, antenna amplifying the dreams of the city below. Matthewdavid is a man who builds with warm tones. He travels new paths gathering sounds to enhance the intricate dimensions of his creations. It was this hunt for inspired trails and blazing progress that pulled him to California. Matthewdavid made the move from southern states and was immediately embraced by the Los Angeles community. A willowy figure with wide smiles, his gentle presence and generous talents made him a welcome addition to internationally applauded LA creative circles: dublab, Poo-Bah, Low End Theory and Brainfeeder. Constant collaboration with these collectives helped inspire Matthewdavid to a build a platform of his own. His Leaving Records label has an ear to the next and an eye on the original. Through all these outlets Matthewdavid is dedicated to sharing elevated sounds and visions.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14507

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Matthewdavid

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:10pm - 11:10pm CDT
Mohawk

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10:15pm CDT

Cecil Otter

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Cecil Otter

Cecil Otter is a compelling musician for the same reasons he’s good with cards. The technique runs on charm, patience, intuition, and precision. Cecil is one of the founding members of Doomtree. As an emcee he’s admired for his lyric, cinematic style. He writes about love, vengeance... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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10:15pm CDT

Smith Westerns

Smith Westerns are Cullen Omori (vocals, 20yrs), Max Kakacek (Guitar, 20yrs), and Cameron Omori (Bass, 19yrs). Since forming in 2007, Smith Westerns have toured both the United States and Europe while supporting the likes of MGMT, Florence and the Machine, Belle and Sebastian, Girls, and Passion Pit. Their self-recorded 'lo-fi' self-titled debut was released in 2009 and garnered critical acclaim for its youthful and glam rock tinged approach to pop music. In the summer of 2010, Smith Westerns teamed up with Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TVOTR, Beach House) to record their sophomore effort in a proper studio the results of which became Dye it Blonde. Being released on Fat Possum Jan.18th, Dye it Blonde retains the charm of their debut but without the same financial shackles the result is a beautifully clean high quality recording of lushly layered pop songs.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14654

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Smith Westerns

Smith Westerns are Cullen Omori (vocals, 20yrs), Max Kakacek (Guitar, 20yrs), and Cameron Omori (Bass, 19yrs). Since forming in 2007, Smith Westerns have toured both the United States and Europe while supporting the likes of MGMT, Florence and the Machine, Belle and Sebastian, Girls... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Stubb's

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10:20pm CDT

Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs is a direct product of Gary, Indiana’s East Side. An uncut distillation of his surroundings, Gibbs was born into a dire situation; industrial divestment from the Midwest has created a vacuum of poverty. It’s a tragic sight, or it would be if there were anyone to document it. Freddie Gibbs had his work cut out for him. Freddie’s keen survivalist mentality and work ethic won him a scholarship to Ball State for football after high-school, but he was dismissed over questionable allegations. It’s fair to assume that Freddie hadn’t completely divorced himself from the streets, but whatever the case, higher education was no longer a viable option. Gibbs was cast back into the sink-or-swim realities of his upbringing, and he resorted to pimping and manufacturing freebase to keep the lights on. A humble critic, Freddie never meant to be a part of the problem, and explored means of supporting himself without partaking in the cyclical plague of drugs and prostitution. A gifted writer who stood out amongst his peers with his reserved wit and command of language, Freddie began to rap about the things he saw. As word of his skills spread to the coasts, he aligned himself with notable producers like The Alchemist, Polow Da Don, Just Blaze, and Buckwild to create a discography that illustrates his experiences as a struggling denizen of a blighted community, but he doses each compilation with positivity and humor as well. XXL Magazine caught wind of Freddie’s unique approach and nominated Gibbs to their Freshman Top 10 earlier this year, a prophetic announcement that has come fully to fruition. Freddie Gibbs’ mixtapes are amongst the most praised of the last few years, frequently capturing the forsaken instrumental aesthetic of 90’s boom-bap and juxtaposing it with his distinctly Midwestern double-time flow. Freddie Gibbs has positioned himself as a recession-era mascot for the disenfranchised Midwestern working class and he wears the title exceptionally well while also giving a cognizant nod to the classic sonic pillars of hip-hop. This sound is fully evident in his release with Decon, the Str8 Killa EP. It was Public Enemy’s Chuck D that once famously called hip-hop “the CNN of the ghetto”, and the sentiment is particularly applicable to Freddie’s music. In 2010 Gibbs is reporting live, stay tuned.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11085

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Freddie Gibbs

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:20pm - 11:20pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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10:30pm CDT

Binary Star

One Be Lo and Senim Silla possess a lethal chemistry greater than the sum of its parts. Trading verses effortlessly, the two can create magic on the mic ranging from intricate storytelling to battle raps. Hailing from Pontiac, Michigan - Lo and Senim originally met in high school and instantly developed a close friendship. However one poor decision that could have easily derailed their career, made the bond between them stronger and more focused. An armed robbery conviction landed them both in prison for a three-year sentence and during this time Binary Star officially came into existence in 1995. Post-incarceration, Binary Star goes on to release their independent Water World album in 1998, re-released as M.O.T.U. in 2000. Currently, Binary Star is performing and recording their 2nd installment, "Prodigal Suns".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13801

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Binary Star

One Be Lo and Senim Silla possess a lethal chemistry greater than the sum of its parts. Trading verses effortlessly, the two can create magic on the mic ranging from intricate storytelling to battle raps. Hailing from Pontiac, Michigan - Lo and Senim originally met in high school... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Fuze

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10:30pm CDT

Chalie Boy

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Chalie Boy

CHALIE BOY Biography Texas may be known as the Lone Star State, but the southern hotbed has been responsible for birthing dozens of rap stars. While Houston, and even Dallas, has gotten a majority of the national spotlight over the years, newcomer Chalie Boy is set to change all of... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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10:30pm CDT

DeVotchKa

For more than a decade, DeVotchKa has been melting its sweeping collection of influences into an authentic and totally original blend of rock 'n' roll. With the release of the band's fifth album, "100 Lovers" (Anti-, February 2011), the band has headed back to the romantic influences of the Arizona desert with producer Craig Schumacher (Calexico, Neko Case) to create a compendium of short stories inspired by the varied moments the band experienced since the release of A Mad & Faithful Telling (Anti-, 2007). Like many bands, DeVotchKa spent much of their early years traveling the highways and byways searching for gigs and a musical direction. As time went on, the band began to foster important musical collaborations with the unequivocal Calexico and the seminal gypsy punks Gogol Bordello. International tours with Gogol and recordings with Calexico have helped spread the band’s sound around the globe. DeVotchKa's first big break happened when Nic Harcourt, former music director for KCRW, introduced his listeners to a then unknown rock band of worldly sounds on his daily radio show, "Morning Becomes Eclectic". Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton, who were listening that day, stumbled upon the sound for their movie, "Little Miss Sunshine". A critical and box office hit, the film was nominated for the Best Picture Oscar and, for DeVotchKa's soundtrack, a Grammy. The little gypsy wedding band from Denver was suddenly known all across the nation, playing large venues and major music festivals, including Coachella, Bumbershoot, Lollapalooza, and Mile High Music Festival. After years of toiling in obscurity, the band was selling out shows at the Fillmore in San Francisco and First Avenue in Minneapolis, with breakout performances at Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits Music Festival. The love spread to Europe, which has become a yearly destination for the band. "100 Lovers" is the album DeVotchKa had always wanted to make. "How it Ends" was recorded and mixed in only nine days, mainly due to lack of funds. On "A Mad and Faithful Telling,” the band had more time and conducted complex arrangements and experimental recording techniques. For "100 Lovers", DeVotchKa spent over a year defining their sound, taking multiple trips to the desert studio to craft twelve new recordings. The final product is the bands strongest album to date, filled with songs fans will love, songs to draw in new listeners, and exciting numbers that fit nicely into their rousing live sets. Guests on the album include members of Calexico and Mauro Refosco, David Byrne and Thom Yorke’s go-to percussionist. With a full tour lined up for the spring and dates booked all over the world, 2011 is gearing up to be the biggest year for DeVotchKa yet. DeVotchKa is: Nick Urata: Vocals, guitars, Theremin, trumpet, piano Jeanie Schroder: acoustic bass, sousaphone Shawn King: drums, percussion, trumpet Tom Hagerman: violin, viola, accordion, piano
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14230

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DeVotchKa

For more than a decade, DeVotchKa has been melting its sweeping collection of influences into an authentic and totally original blend of rock 'n' roll. With the release of the band's fifth album, "100 Lovers" (Anti-, February 2011), the band has headed back to the romantic influences... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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10:30pm CDT

Hot Panda

Hot Panda are just two boys and two girls from Edmonton trying to do the same thing they've always tried to do: play some kind of rock and roll that'll make people dance and feel happy...Simple stuff! These kids -Maghan Campbell (drums), Chris Connelly (vocals, guitar), Catherine Hiltz (bass), and Heath Parsons (keys, accordion) - have toured so much in the past few years that their shabby van, $30 motel rooms, and stranger's floors feel more like home these days than their own beds. Since the release of their first EP (2008's Whale Headed Girl) and their subsequent signing to Vancouver's Mint Records, the band has zigged and zagged their raucous live show across North America (ok, minus Mexico, but still...) and Europe on planes, trains, and automobiles until they thought they might die! They've snapped pictures of themselves under the Eiffel Tower, played on a stage once graced by the Beatles in Hamburg, and visited royal palaces in Vienna, all when they went on tour opening for the Von Bondies across Europe in April, 2009! They've also had wonderful times playing at festivals like SXSW in Austin, Texas, CMJ Music Marathon in New York, and North of the border at Pop Montreal, Halifax Pop Explosion, Sled Island in Calgary, and NXNE in Toronto. And along the way, they've played with lots of other bands they love, like Art Brut, The Raveonettes, Tokyo Police Club, Chad Van Gaalen, Electric 6, Crystal Antlers, and lots more. So, in short, it's been some kind of adventure! Yet, as great adventures often go, this one suffered some moments of struggle. November 2009 marked the departure of one of their founding members, shortly before the band was supposed to record their sophomore release. However, despite this sad and unsettling blow, the band kept their heads held high long enough to snag Catherine Hiltz as their new bass player/multi-instrumentalist. Hiltz's arrival, however, has majorly revitalized the band- it's a long story, but in short, Hot Panda is having fun again, and they're damn happy about it! How Come I'm Dead? (Out on Mint Records October 12, 2010), a follow up to 2009's acclaimed Volcano...Bloody Volcano!, was written with Hiltz and recorded at Vancouver's JC/DC studios during the chaos of the 2010 Winter Olympics. It has a playful sense of humour to it, revealing the band's sense of relief and the return of ridiculous good times since Hiltz's arrival. Like Volcano, How Come I'm Dead? draws inspiration from music's most random corners- the album has moments of dreamy noise, circus freak dance, heartbreaking country ballads with screeching metal guitar solos, lovely harmonies, psychadelic drones, and straight up pop/rock numbers. There's even a hip-hop track, which includes a bass scratch solo and enough f-bombs to earn them an adult content warning sticker. Awww yeah.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12588

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Hot Panda

Hot Panda are just two boys and two girls from Edmonton trying to do the same thing they've always tried to do: play some kind of rock and roll that'll make people dance and feel happy...Simple stuff! These kids -Maghan Campbell (drums), Chris Connelly (vocals, guitar), Catherine... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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10:30pm CDT

The Loom

The Loom is a six-piece indie rock band from Brooklyn that features male/female vocals, horns, guitars, banjo, ukulele, keys, and percussion. After releasing their debut EP, "At Last Light", in 2008, The Loom toured the northeast US and Canada and played SXSW, Pop Montreal and CMJ 2008, 2009, and 2010, including showcases for BrooklynVegan, nyctaper, and Breakthru Radio, as well as BAM's "Sounds Like Brooklyn" series, The Northside Festival, and many more. In their shows on the road and at home, they shared bills with The Antlers, Rural Alberta Advantage, Damien Jurado, Julie Doiron, Local Natives, and many others. Music from “At Last Light” has appeared on "Good Morning America" and MTV's "Subterranean" as well as in “The Youngest Candidate" (along with music by Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson and others), a documentary by Brooklyn filmmaker Jason Pollock (former assistant to Michael Moore) that was produced by Lawrence Bender (“An Inconvenient Truth”) and David Letterman’s World Wide Pants. The soundtrack will be released with album art by Shepard Fairey. The New Yorker recently described The Loom as "the beloved Brooklyn sextet who have lately been guiding their chamber-folk sound to decidedly louder sonic territory," while the website nyctaper.com wrote recently of their live show that, "To say that The Loom’s performance was a revelation would be to understate the significance of this unit. They combine musical talent, strong writing, and an abundant amount of band camaraderie into an intense amalgam," and Daytrotter wrote that, "The Loom is a Brooklyn band that makes us believe that they're the fathers and mothers of our cold and jagged memories, those that may or may not even be our memories for they feel so distant." In winter 2010, The Loom completed its debut full-length album, "Teeth", at Maverick Studios in New York, NY with producer/engineer Allen Farmelo. The album was transferred to analog tape at Cowboy Technical Services Recording Rig and was mastered at Howie Weinberg's Masterdisk. Album art was created by Asthmatic Kitty artist DM Stith. The band toured the Midwest, Northeast, east coast, and Canada in summer and fall 2010. They were recently selected as "Best of What's Next" by Paste Magazine and called a "Next Big Thing" by the New York Times.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11598

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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10:35pm CDT

John Vanderslice

John Vanderslice has released 8 albums on Dead Oceans and Barsuk, touring the US, Europe, Japan and Australia. He founded a recording studio, Tiny Telephone, located in San Francisco, in 1997. The all-analog studio has recorded Death Cab for Cutie, Okkervil River, Deerhoof and Spoon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14312

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John Vanderslice

John Vanderslice has released 8 albums on Dead Oceans and Barsuk, touring the US, Europe, Japan and Australia. He founded a recording studio, Tiny Telephone, located in San Francisco, in 1997. The all-analog studio has recorded Death Cab for Cutie, Okkervil River, Deerhoof and Sp... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:35pm - 11:35pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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10:40pm CDT

Apollo 18

Award-winning South Korean post-rock and post-hardcore act Apollo 18 formed in the summer of 2008 in the suburbs of Seoul. The trio released their debut EP, Red, in February 2009. In July 2009 they issued their [0] or The Blue Album full-length. Later that month, Apollo 18 performed at South Korea’s two largest summer rock festivals, the Jisan Valley Rock Festival and Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival. In September of 2009 they played at a pair of sold-out Tokyo gigs for Japanese indie label Zankyo Records fifth anniversary party. In November, Apollo 18 were awarded the government-sponsored “Hello Rookie” prize for being South Korea’s most promising young act of 2009. Soon after they began making the final installment of their three album “color” series, Violet. While creating Violet, they received government funding to re-record all of Red and used the opportunity to add extra tracks to the disc. Both the enhanced edition of Red and Violet came out in January 2010. The act’s rapid rise to top-tier status in South Korea’s rock ranks was further cemented with their “Rookie of the Year” win at the 2010 Korean Music Awards in March. In 2010 they also performed at Seoul's Green Plugged Festival, the Jisan Valley Rock Festival, and opened for Roadrunner Records's Berri Txarrak. Already South Korea’s premier new group, it won’t be long before Apollo 18 are the country’s best band period. DISCOGRAPHY: February 2009 Red // July 2009 [0]/ The Blue Album // January 2010 Red (enhanced reissue) // January 2010 Violet (EP) PRESS QUOTES: “I don't know how they do it, but in spite of all the awesomeness displayed on record they are even more incredible live. If there's one Korean indie act that could tour the world today, Apollo 18 is it.” -- Indieful ROK “…their powerful playing literally made my jaw drop and left me repeatedly muttering the phrase ‘holy f*ck!’ well after their deafening set had finished.” -- GROOVE Korea “Melt[ed] my face off with honest to goodness rock awesomeness.” -- INIT_Music “Mixing atmospheric post-rock with bits of fast-paced, hardcore-infused rock, their fantastic set was one of the best gigs I’ve witnessed in ’09” –- Korea Gig Guide
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10888

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Apollo 18

Award-winning South Korean post-rock and post-hardcore act Apollo 18 formed in the summer of 2008 in the suburbs of Seoul. The trio released their debut EP, Red, in February 2009. In July 2009 they issued their [0] or The Blue Album full-length. Later that month, Apollo 18 performed... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:40pm - 11:40pm CDT
Headhunters

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10:40pm CDT

Bad Brains

Bad Brains is an American punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of other genres. Originally formed as a jazz fusion ensemble under the name Mind Power, Bad Brains developed a very fast and intense punk rock sound which came to be labeled "hardcore punk," and was often played more emphatically than the music of their peers. The unique factor of the band's music was the fact that they played more complex rhythms than that of other hardcore punk bands, also adapting non-punk style guitar riffs and solos into their songs. The band's classic and current lineup is singer H.R. (Human Rights), guitarist Dr. Know, bassist Darryl Jenifer and drummer Earl Hudson, H.R.'s younger brother.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15127

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Bad Brains

Bad Brains is an American punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:40pm - 11:40pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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10:40pm CDT

Jackmaster

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Jackmaster

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Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:40pm - 11:40pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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10:45pm CDT

Bliss N Eso

Australia's record-smashing hip-hop act, Bliss N Eso, are set to touch down in the U.S. and begin their long-term assault on the continent. The Sydney-based trio have exploded in the past two years and are generating huge amounts of hype, both in their home country and with an increasing fan base across the globe. Their latest #1 platinum album includes collaborations with RZA and long-time friend Xzibit, both of which have helped spread their word to the masses across the ocean. They have broken all kinds of records down under, including the highest and fastest selling tours by a hip-hop act alongside records for album sales and single charts. Their last two albums have both spawned the equal highest amount of tracks in JJJ's iconic Hottest 100 in their respective years, and they have headlined most of the country's biggest festivals in recent times. Bliss N Eso are renowned for their electrifying live performance, which helped generate their huge fan base in a time when Australian radio wouldn't play the genre. They'll give U.S. audiences one of their first ever glimpses of this raw energy at their performances at the Vibe Magazine Stages (16th March at 10.45pm), and at the Aussie BBQ showcases in New York and Austin. Anyone that's seen Bliss N Eso in the flesh will know that this is an absolute must-see, but their international fan base will just have to be content that they'll have no idea what to expect.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12073

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Bliss N Eso

Key Information about Bliss n Eso Latest album Running On Air Debut #1 on the Australian ARIA Albums chart and is Platinum in Australia with sales in excess of 100,000 units. Recent Running On Air tour is officially the highest selling local hip-hop tour in Australia of all time Major... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
Venue 222

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10:45pm CDT

The Streets On Fire

Chicago's The Streets On Fire wear their influences on their sleeve, and in this case, that's a good thing. While the 'post-punk dance rock' label is certainly appropriate, the undertones of psych-pop, garage, stoner-rock, and techno allow The Streets On Fire to take you on a journey from 'Past' to 'Now', all while forcing the listener out of the comforts of a bar stool and into a feverish whirling dervish dance fury. From the underground shows below an egg factory in Chicago's industrial corridor to NYC's CMJ Music Marathon, The Streets On Fire bleed passion. They turn heads and entertain the masses till the sun comes up. Chadwick's Jagger-like strutting and stage antics put the hedonistic face on this harried body of forceful percussion, angular guitar licks, and slinky bass grooves that throw buckets of sleaze, dirt, and tears. The 2009 EP Hot Weekend and 2010 full-length This Is Fancy are somehow able to capture a piece this energy; in fact, we recommend keeping a towel near your stereo to soak up any sweat that may leak in the wake of these songs...especially the lead tracks on This is Fancy 'No One's Fucking to the Radio' & 'The Basement'. Keep an eye (an ear and a foot) out for what these guys do next, especially at this year's SXSW and their next album with producer Brian Deck (Secret Machines, Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine). Listening to The Streets On Fire will make your girlfriend grab you by the balls, drag you to the dance floor, and punch you in the face, all while wearing six inch stilettos...and you'll be begging for more.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13469

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The Streets On Fire

Chicago's The Streets On Fire wear their influences on their sleeve, and in this case, that's a good thing. While the 'post-punk dance rock' label is certainly appropriate, the undertones of psych-pop, garage, stoner-rock, and techno allow The Streets On Fire to take you on a journey... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Aislyn

From underneath a pile of composition & music theory books, two musicians found a common place for creative inspiration to initiate. Aislyn is a duo consisting of Sofia degli Alessandri and Ian Hultquist who have been working together since meeting in Boston, MA. Now based out of Brooklyn, NY, they have released a debut self-titled EP, as well as making their live debut in May 2010, in New York City. Spawning from a common interest in film scoring and electronic music, their earlier pieces began to take form as Sofia started experimenting with some instrumental music and film score cues. Meaning “dream” in Gaelic, the name Aislyn was derived from a short animated film where, they worked together on the score as their first collaboration. Sofia worked as composer, with Ian as her producer. This started a writing partnership which led to the band forming. The music of Aislyn has been referred to as “cosmic-pop-noir”. While their songs may not resemble the happy-go-lucky works of Ian’s other project, Passion Pit, they still retain a sense of electro beat, but with a darker undertone. As well as continually creating new music, the band has been exercising their production muscles by way of remixes. Working with artists like Freelance Whales (in which their remix was attached to the band’s 7” single of ‘Generator ^ Second Floor’) Neon Indian, and most recently Tokyo Police Club, Aislyn’s music has been making their way around the indie music scene in more ways than one.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14311

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Aislyn

From underneath a pile of composition & music theory books, two musicians found a common place for creative inspiration to initiate. Aislyn is a duo consisting of Sofia degli Alessandri and Ian Hultquist who have been working together since meeting in Boston, MA. Now based out of... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Malverde

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11:00pm CDT

Amplified Heat

The Ortiz brother's Amplified Heat is a Rock and Roll power trio from Hell by way of Austin, Texas. Like their hot sauce, Amplified Heat is not for the faint of heart. They like it loud, fast and raw… no bullshit, just unrestrained, relentless Rock and Roll. With their forthcoming release "On The Hunt", Jim (Guitar), Chris (Drums) and Gian (Bass) expand their sound into new territory, shooting up psychedelia and Lightnin' Hopkins-esque acoustic blues into their always consistent no frills Rock and Roll. The album was produced and recorded by their manager/producer, James Webber, in an old Texas homestead just outside of Austin, Texas. In an effort to go back to the basics and to get a snapshot of Amplified Heat in their most raw state, the album was tracked live and onto tape. The result is a powerful set of songs that'll make you feel like your speeding down the road in a souped-up black muscle car with a 44' on the seat, Robert Rodriquez-style. The three Colombian-American brothers' banded sense of rebellion started this 'until-death-do-us-part' pact they call Amplified Heat. As youths in Houston, TX, they played only when parents were out of the house. "Growing up in Houston was not much fun at all for us," Jim recalls, "Our parents where very strict and controlling. So we didn't go out much… until we got older and started to sneak out!" Their father confiscated their beloved Black Sabbath album after he saw what Chris Ortiz refers to "a bullshit TV special about Satanism and Rock N Roll." This only fed into their love of the pure Rock and Roll lifestyle. "We hated the shit we heard on top forty radio," Jim recalls, "all the latest music just didn't appeal to us except for ZZ TOP, Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughn and a bunch of other rock n roll bands of the day. We tuned into 95.5 KLOS, 94.7 KMET, K Earth… through that medium we were exposed to The Beatles, The Stones, The Who, Zeppelin and Sabbath." On Sunday nights in Houston, Jim Ortiz recalls, "one evening I tuned into Z-107 Houston's classic rock station and they were playing Blues on Sundays. It is then when my love affair with the Blues began! first track I heard was Hound Dog Taylor and that was enough for me to grab a cassette tape and start recording! I heard Albert King, Lightnin' Hopkins, Johnny Winter and John Mayall's Blues Breakers! So, Chris and I set out to find other cats that wanted to play Blues and Rock n Roll." The sound of Amplified Heat emerged years later into a punishing sound. Their vintage Fender wall of sound consists of a 1968 Fender Blackface, 1967 Fender Bandmaster, 1969 & 1970 Fender Bassman heads and several 1966 Fender 2x15 speaker cabinets. "Why we use Vintage gear?" Jim Recalls, "Because that is the only way we found we could get the sounds we heard! We fell in love with old music! We set out to be the loudest band around! Regardless of what any sound man or club owner thinks! For us, to play music is to be true to yourself and we love it loud!" This is the way Rock and Roll is done, there's no doubt about it. And these brothers have committed themselves to the cause. David Fricke of Rolling Stone: "Amplified Heat…destroyed the crowd with a boogie-war vengeance. Rock dreams that quickly came to mind: Stevie Ray Vaughn fronting the Groundhogs; ZZ Top with Blue Cheer running in their veins." Amplfied Heat will set forth on a tour of select markets in support of "On The Hunt" on Gonzolandia Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13791

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Amplified Heat

Amplified Heat continues the Texas tradition of pure, fearless rock and roll at crushing, soul-shaking volume. Hold up a match at an Amplified Heat show and it might light itself. Based on a tradition of bone rattling blues, Amplified Heat take the direct approach to intense riff... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
BD Riley's

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11:00pm CDT

Bear's Den

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Bear's Den

Bear’s Den follows in the footsteps of several other notable British success stories, including Ben Howard, Michael Kiwanuka, Daughter and more. The critically acclaimed trio has developed a cult following in its short existence as a result of their writing, harmonies, and D.I.Y... Read More →

Cherbourg (Andrew Davie)

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Klub Krucial

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11:00pm CDT

Beautiful Nubia and the Roots Renaissance Band

Segun Akinlolu, aka Beautiful Nubia, is Nigeria’s foremost contemporary folk and roots musician. Beautiful Nubia’s songs are built on rich folkloric traditions and native wisdom but his message is universal in thrust and theme: to value life, respect nature and learn to live in peace with others. The music speaks for the voiceless and champions the dream of a balanced society where individuals are truly free and equal. It preaches love and tolerance but also urges people to stand and defend their rights when trampled upon anywhere in the world. Reward came in 2002 with the release of the ground-breaking third album 'Jangbalajugbu'. It is estimated that more than 50 million Nigerians wake up each day to “Owuro L’Ojo (How D’You Do?)”, one of the hit tracks in the album. To date, Jangbalajugbu has sold in excess of a million copies (not including the large numbers sold in the open market by pirates). Since then, the band has released four more albums, Awilele (2004) is a no-holds-barred celebration of the artist's political views, Fere (2006) earned BN the sobriquet "Nigeria's King of Melody" and Kilòkilò (2007) and Irinajo (2009) both confirm what can be described as the Beautiful Nubia style and his stubborn refusal to be pigeon-holed. The albums, deeply political, have cemented his reputation in Nigeria and beyond as an advocate for social justice. It is the combination of enjoyable entertainment and provocative thoughtfulness that has come to define BN’s style.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11942

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Beautiful Nubia and the Roots Renaissanc

Segun Akinlolu, aka Beautiful Nubia, is Nigeria’s foremost contemporary folk and roots musician. Beautiful Nubia’s songs are built on rich folkloric traditions and native wisdom but his message is universal in thrust and theme: to value life, respect nature and learn to live in... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Copa

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11:00pm CDT

Braids

Braids was formed by four best friends in their last year of high school. Convincing one another to skip university, they stayed in the garage all year and practiced obsessively, even while their fingers froze during the cold prairie winters in Calgary, Alberta. Then the band –still in their teens– took the bold step of moving across the country together to Montreal, where they began crafting what would become their debut album Native Speaker. The band’s music reflects an extraordinary, deep-seated maturity originating from time spent playing and growing together in their formative years. With an unusually collaborative dynamic, the bond between the four friends (drummer/vocalist Austin Tufts, guitarist/vocalist Raphaelle Standell-Preston, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Taylor Smith and keyboardist/vocalist Katie Lee) remains as impermeable – and remarkable – as ever.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12374

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Braids

Braids, the Canadian experimental pop group who released Native Speaker in 2011, have reinvented themselves in the making of their second full length. Countless late-night drives have steered their attention towards new techno and house genres, deepening their appreciation of electronic... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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11:00pm CDT

Brandt Brauer Frick

For Brandt Brauer Frick, the drums, strings and pianos that have long been the bedrock of Western music serve as the common thread between the classical past and their techno present. But while devoted to the rich tones and timbres of orchestral instrumentation, the German trio's rousing tracks are rhythmically focused and rendered with the mechanical precision of four-to-the-floor club tracks. Their singular vision of acoustic dance music springs to life in their engaging live performances and on their debut LP, You Make Me Real. "We had felt for years that most instances of combining techno and classical music lack an authentic approach," says Paul Frick. "Instead of using only the typical epic orchestra or piano sounds, we love to explore the dirty and percussive sides of those instruments, adapting techniques from composers like John Cage or Helmut Lachenmann: preparing our piano with screws and rubbers, knocking against every single part of an instrument, until we find that one great sound." In a sense, these three have been preparing their whole lives for a project this ambitious. Daniel Brandt and Jan Brauer first joined forces in school jazz ensembles, a musical relationship that was rekindled when the pair formed the jazz-influenced dance group Scott. Paul Frick was steeped in classical music from a young age, studying composition with Friedrich Goldmann at the Berlin University of the Arts and writing house tunes that sampled orchestral instrumentation. Having mutually admired each other's music, the three met in 2008 and soon realized their shared passion for classical forms was an opportunity to work together. EPs for Tartelet Records and their self-founded imprints Doppelschall and The Gym soon followed, with You Make Me Real for !K7 serving as the culmination of the trio's musical chemistry and theoretical approach. Given that techno has long been the provenance of synthesizers and drum machines, Brandt Brauer Frick perform their classically influenced productions with the exactitude of automation. The sharply dressed trio looks past the man-machine obsessions of Kraftwerk to the technical sharpness required to play Steve Reich's pulse-patterned compositions. In fact, the group's poly-metric shifts are also echoed in relentless bangers by Detroit techno pioneers Robert Hood and Jeff Mills. By stripping away human imperfections in pursuit of seamless, propulsive music, the trio paradoxically reveal more of their meticulous personalities. Like their classical and dance music forefathers, Brandt Brauer Frick's music takes on new dimensions when experienced live. Where many of their peers' live sets offer little besides an artist staring intently at a laptop, the trio's performances convey the movement of their music as strongly as the thumping beats do: Frick and Brauer set up complex song structures and play blushing piano chords while Brandt metes out beats on his drum kit. The group recently expanded their live experience to more fully realize their initial aspirations, recruiting highly skilled instrumentalists for a 10-piece ensemble and training them for the rigors of their tracks. Transcending audiences' expectations for what sounds should be heard where, the BBF ensemble is majestic to behold whether they're esconsced in the pristine halls of the Modern Art Museum or the sweaty confines of a club like Berghain. It helps that the Brandt Brauer Frick materia, showcased on You Make Me Real, is just as stunning. The trio cover vast stylistic ground across the album's nine tracks, from the portentous footchase evoked by "Paparazzi" to the jittery, strings-a-clacking rush of "Caffeine." "Heart of Stone" invites bass clarinet virtuoso Milian Vogel to jab judiciously into the rambunctious syncopated percussion, while "R.W. John" applies John Cage's piano preparations from Sonatas and Interludes to tense techno riffs. With its unusual rhythms and haunting tonal interplays, the title track feels like a historical predecessor to dubstep; and "Teufelsleiter" ("devil's ladder") closes the album with an eye-opening flourish of timpani beats, glowering tuba and flashes of pizzicato strings, giving new life to the baroque harmonic model from which it takes its title. But the album's cornerstone is undoubtedly the rousing "Bop," whose fleet-footed progressions build tension that resolves at the command of gorgeous, sustained chords. The song received eye-catching video treatment from Daniel Brandt and Julian Schleef, who cloned the trio several times over and paired them with ballerina dancers in an arresting statement of intent. Their video has made a few thousand laps around the Internet and even landed on Kanye West's personal blog. Brandt Brauer Frick's unique interpretation of the classical palette is invigorating and transcends listeners' usual taste boundaries. Their musical point of view speaks fluently in an increasingly beat-driven culture with the perspective afforded by a deep knowledge of music's foundations, and their execution puts aside egos in favor of a more perfect sound. It's almost as if the music is talking when its title says, with a hint of astonishment, You Make Me Real.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13944

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Brandt Brauer Frick

For Brandt Brauer Frick, the drums, strings and pianos that have long been the bedrock of Western music serve as the common thread between the classical past and their techno present. But while devoted to the rich tones and timbres of orchestral instrumentation, the German trio's... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Malaia

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11:00pm CDT

Chapel Club

It’s the stuff of narcotic dreams and nightmares. It’s the fulfilment of the promise of a decade of sonic cellarscapes. It’s Kitchens of Distinction, Echo & The Bunnymen, Neu, My Bloody Valentine, The Cocteau Twins and - yes, okay - Joy Division encapsulated and crystallised in one almighty rush. It is ‘Palace', the debut album from London’s Chapel Club - and it is quite possibly the album of the year. “In making the record, we were thinking in terms of artists like Mercury Rev,” says drummer Rich Mitchell. “We weren't scared to put extra sounds in there, to try interesting ideas. It felt like a good time to do it, at the start of a new decade.” In the words of guitarist Michael Hibbert, it's also about "not being afraid to be too ambitious. We wanted to take the grandeur and force of the lyrics and make a record that resonates on a large emotional scale. It's music to thrill to." As singer Lewis Bowman explains, it’s also the result of an ardent refusal to compromise. “We’re a new band, a young band, and we've had to find our feet quickly. Our approach this year has been to take things slowly and stick to our vision of what we are and can be. It's very much ‘this is what we want to do and you’re gonna have to make space for it in your plans because this is the way we’re operating’.” Hence the photoshoot on the famous Abbey Road crossing wearing grotesque animal masks. Hence the unconventional recording sessions with the legendary Paul Epworth, which saw the band recording live in the same room as the producer, experimenting with Epworth’s wild variety of musical toys. And hence the cult following and insane industry buzz that swiftly grew around the band when they started gigging in late 2009, eschewing regular venues to play their cavernous and brilliant spire-rock in art spaces, warehouses and the back rooms of Jamaican pubs. “We did things a bit differently to make it all more interesting,” says Lewis. “Whereas if we’d told people ‘We’re third on the bill at the Purple Turtle this Tuesday and after us there’s a hard rock band and before us there’s an electro duo’, people would’ve been like ‘Mmm, yeah, think I'm busy’.” The resulting A&R battle for Chapel Club was among the most ardent of recent years, which came as a shock to the band. Though all apart from Lewis had been in bands before (Rich had been signed to an underground noise rock label aged 14: “Our only mention anywhere was an NME review that said ‘The sleeve is infinitely better than the racket it surrounds’ - we split up after six months”), it seemed particularly sudden to Mike, who'd been a little lost in the three years since his previous band split: “I didn’t have a clue what I was going to do at all. I had no money and no focus. No-one I knew had moved to London yet so I just sat there feeling sorry for myself, smoking shitloads of weed and starting to write songs.” Next, Mike recruited a (then) 17-year-old bassist called Liam Arklie, new to London from Swindon, and the pair began to “hang out all day and try things out, then go out drinking. We repeated that process seven days a week for a while.” The line-up grew with the addition of mild-mannered guitarist Alex Parry, Liam's best friend since childhood. But it wasn’t until Mike was introduced to Lewis that Chapel Club found their focus and their spark. Lewis had been writing stories and poetry for years, never showing it to anyone beyond a few close friends. "I wasn't bothered about getting published," he says. "I just wanted to get better. I had a vague hope of making something of it all one day, but I knew I had a long way to go before I could compete with the writers I respected. Then Mike asked me if I wanted to try writing something for this embryonic band he was putting together, and I thought I may as well have a go. It seemed like the perfect outlet." Of the tunes that emerged from those first attempts, several appear on 'Palace', pushing the dark arts of Interpol and My Bloody Valentine way off into the future, stunning and confrontational in equal measure. Debut single ‘O Maybe I’ offers a moral tug-of-war between romantic security and recklessness (“O maybe I should settle down to a quiet life… or maybe I should fuck around with someone’s wife”), while ‘Surfacing’ - a pile-driving shimmer that’ll never make the band any money since Lewis included a large chunk of the lyric from Mama Cass’ ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ in the chorus - is an out-and-out hate song directed at an unnamed London scenester. “I can’t tell you who it's about,” Lewis insists, “but it doesn't matter. It's enough to say it was inspired by someone who for me represented a certain type of London life-form, totally vacuous and celebrity-obsessed and success-obsessed. I remember being at uni and putting on these club nights and it was all about music and sex. Everyone used to go back to after-parties and everyone was trying to get off with everyone else. I had a girlfriend but I was like ‘this is the way it should be when you’re young, this is fun’. Then I came back to London and it all changed. Everyone here was all about success, about how much you earn and what access you’ve got to which parties. And 'Surfacing' is about someone who represented all that for me, a person who'd squandered their humanity or something. They were devoid of personality, of talent, of taste or insight or innocence or wisdom - yet they were doing very well despite all this. I guess you could work out who it’s about if you looked into it, the clues are there. The lyric’s cryptic rather than obscure.” ‘Surfacing’ then, is the first spite-bite of ‘Palace’, a thunderous opening like the crack of a volcano. As the record develops, however, it takes on a different form, with many lyrics drawing on a sense of almost spiritual awe for the natural world, while others reflect the confusion and romance of youth and early adulthood through the warmth and borderline mania of the hedonist’s post-party haze. ‘The Shore’ replays a morning-after walk home through a flower market (“I felt awful," says Lewis, "I wanted to get home and get to bed, but at the same time the experience of everything was so alive and vivid”), while the shoegazey ‘Fine Light’ envisions a brief but grateful moment of existential calm, sat on a beach at the peak of a high, watching lights over the sea. Second single ‘Five Trees’, meanwhile, offers a vision to rival Coleridge at his most wankered. “That lyric came from a scribbled paragraph based on a dream I had years ago,” Lewis remembers. “I'd over-indulged one weekend and woke up at a friend's house on a drizzly Monday morning feeling pretty fragile. In the last moments before waking, I had this amazing dream. I remember it so clearly. I was watching five trees on a hilltop. Each tree had five branches and there were five leaves at the end of each branch. As I looked the leaves started to glow and turned into these giant glowing snowflake-typeshapes and fell to earth. I woke up on such a comedown and I had to go to work and it was raining and I felt like crying because it was such a vivid, beautiful image in my mind. I felt my life wasn't really going anywhere and I just wanted to retreat back into the dream.” Elsewhere, the krautrock drive beneath both ‘After the Flood’ and ‘White Knight Position’ serves as the engine room of the record, while luscious pop hits like ‘All the Eastern Girls’ and ‘Blind’ provide the intricate and immaculate decoration - bright, enormous love songs that illuminate the core meaning of the album. "The album's a love story," Lewis says. "The whole thing's about love, but not in a typical way, it's not about falling in or out of love. I don't really understand the concept of love as a fall. Real love doesn't strike me as being so sudden or swift or clean or complete. For me, the album is like the fragmentary history of a long relationship, as well as a reflection on some of the questions you ask yourself as you move from youth to adulthood." It's also very much the first chapter in a growing story, hence the title of the record - which refers to the band's first name. "We were called Palace for a few months, but there wer
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12275

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Chapel Club

It's the stuff of narcotic dreams and nightmares. It's the fulfilment of the promise of a decade of sonic cellarscapes. It's Kitchens of Distinction, Echo & The Bunnymen, Neu, My Bloody Valentine, The Cocteau Twins and - yes, okay - Joy Division encapsulated and crystallised in one... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Phoenix

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11:00pm CDT

Chips for the Poor

Total Brits abroad and avoiding the electric chair. Chips for the Poor are twirling their lasso's and hopping off the wagon. They been visited by the kung-fu of Christmas past and shaken by the prospect of a future future talking with the fishes (note they swim 3 times a week at East London’s York Hall). They've got grabbed up by a fresh-like-the-daisy-age vibe and have grappled the one armed bandit drum machine and bounced their bread boxes off weekends suppin diesel leaks and home made margaritas to vom up the spring/summer/autumn/winter hits of 2010/11/12…
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13817

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Chips for the Poor

Total Brits abroad and avoiding the electric chair. Chips for the Poor are twirling their lasso's and hopping off the wagon. They been visited by the kung-fu of Christmas past and shaken by the prospect of a future future talking with the fishes (note they swim 3 times a week at East... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Habana Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Clock Opera

CLOCK OPERA draw from such esoteric sources as the systems music of Steve Reich and Philip Glass and have played their second ever gig at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London backing the international Ballet Rambert. But you don’t need any special qualifications to enjoy what they do, just an appreciation of quirkily melodic pop. This they create via a combination of conventional instrumentation and electronic production and manipulation, with specific attention to layering and repetition, and the application of various effects and devices. Guy Connelly's vocals effortlessly swoop and soar above the music, heightening the drama and moving it ever further away from the everyday manner in which it was born and places him in that small but select pantheon of distinguished male pop vocalists that also includes Billy Mackenzie of Associates, Haydon Thorpe of Wild Beasts and Antony Hegarty of Antony and The Johnstons, singers unafraid of expressing themselves in an unguarded, emotional way. Clock Opera are a studio unit who push the recording process as far as it will go, but they are also a fully functioning performing band who can reproduce the intricacies of their music while gaining a new urgency and energy. They are one of those bands that will get under people’s skin and affect the way they feel. It demands an emotional response and will always mean something for the listener. Paul Lester
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12433

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Clock Opera

Clock Opera, I remember thinking, have this wonderful tendency to sound like their music combines real memories and made up memories, strong memories and shredded memories, and some sense of the mental and physical reality of a classic surprising pop song. They begin a piece of music... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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Colin Gilmore

Colin Gilmore's 2010 release "Goodnight Lane" has set the stage for his 2011 endeavors. Independently released, and co-produced by Grammy-winner Lloyd Maines, "Goodnight Lane" has already landed a 4-star review in Mojo, a B+ review in the Austin American Statesman and was hailed as the "best country album of the year," by the Hartford Courant's Eric R. Danton, just to name a few. Having grown up in Lubbock Texas amongst musical greats such as Joe Ely, Terry Allen and Colin's own father Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Colin has created a style of music many have compared to Buddy Holly, The Clash and John Prine. He has spent the last few years touring the US, opening for such acts as Alejandro Escovedo, Mason Jennings and the Flatlanders (who recorded his song "The Way We Are" and saw it become their album's number one selling song on iTunes.) His live shows combine the raw energy of Colin's punk influences with the delicate grit of his Texas upbringing, and a pop-sensibility that led Mojo's Sylvie Simmons to call him "A West Texan Nick Lowe." As Austin360.com's Michael Corcoran states, "Colin Gilmore uncorks deep feelings on “Goodnight Lane” while never letting the bubbles go flat. In doing so, he’s put himself right back in the troubadour game. These are songs you’re gonna want to hear live."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11748

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Colin Gilmore

Hotel Second Play Stage performance. Free and open to registrants and public. Colin is one of our favorites - someone make sure to buy him a Rye Whisky

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Velveeta Room

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11:00pm CDT

Cruel Black Dove

Somewhere between a soundtrack suited for a long desert drive and electronic stadium grandeur, lives Cruel Black Dove. Since forming in 2007, the Brooklyn-based group has taken its time and care in getting under the skin of a fickle music scene. Cruel Black Dove is not a flash-in-the-pan blog band, and the band's growing fanbase knows it. The foursome and their sound is a steady and heavy force that is chooses to last. Aesthetically and based on trajectory, Cruel Black Dove has more in common with the Portishead and Blonde Redheads of the world than the average band-of-the-moment. The band uses their explosive live appearances to remind everyone they're here for a while. The band has self-released its two EPs, Full Powers and The Myth and the Sum, and is currently recording their debut full-length album.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13774

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Cruel Black Dove

Somewhere between a soundtrack suited for a long desert drive and electronic stadium grandeur, lives Cruel Black Dove. Since forming in 2007, the Brooklyn-based group has taken its time and care in getting under the skin of a fickle music scene. Cruel Black Dove is not a flash-in-the-pan... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Prague

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11:00pm CDT

Dame 55

Hip hop, electro, grunge, and pop -- all that and more make up the sound and style of Dame 55, a 23 year-old-rapper/fashion designer who brilliantly stands out above the rest as an epiphany. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dame grew up listening to jazz and ragtime music, and was influenced by many of the hip hop greats such as Slick Rick, the Pharcyde, and RZA. With a calling towards the world of fashion, the next step for Dame was venturing to Los Angeles, where he studied at the Fashion Institute of Design Merchandise. During this time of transition, Dame was inevitably impacted by the indie rock culture that surrounded him, and began listening to the unique sounds of Lykke Li, 1950's Rockabilly music, and more. A transformation was well on the way. Dame is now a self-proclaimed Stupid3ous Dork, a movement of trend-setters who are dedicated to making a difference in music, fashion, art, and any other creative outlet that crosses their path. Having performed with the likes of Lil Jon, Ludacris, Nelly, Wale, YelaWolf, Chiddy Bang, and more, the world of hip hop has welcomed Dame's unparalleled sound, and it will never be the same again. Making strides to fulfill his intent on being the voice of this generation,� Dame is well on his way while presenting us with the rebellious� side of underground hip hop that demands attention and recognition. Currently working with renown producer Boys Noize, there will soon be an uprising of Stupid3ous Dorks around the world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12252

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Dame 55

Hip hop, electro, grunge, and pop -- all that and more make up the sound and style of Dame 55, a 23 year-old-rapper/fashion designer who brilliantly stands out above the rest as an epiphany. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dame grew up listening to jazz and ragtime music, and was influenced... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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11:00pm CDT

Darwin Deez

I'm Darwin Deez and I write and play all my songs on a 4 string electric guitar in my own tuning. I make indie pop music and my self titled debut album is currently available on UK based indie label Lucky Number. My parents are Baba lovers like Pete Townshend. Lovers of the spiritual master called Meher Baba. I'm one too I guess. I dance pretty well and I do it a lot on stage and on YouTube. I'm 26 years old. My parents bought me my guitar when I was 11. They also bought me drums when I was 16, but I suck at those now. I used to wait tables at a vegan health food restaurant. I'm not vegan but I like health food. My sometime bass player, Mash Deez, is the one who named me gave me the name Darwin Deez. She is my best friend and confidant. We make each other laugh and she inspires me to make music. She's never played bass before and neither has our drummer ever drummed. But I love them both as people and I want to be around them. I met Greg (drums) and Cole (guitar) at the vegan restaurant where I work. I used to play guitar for my friend Andrew's band, Creaky Boards. During that time, I wrote and recorded these songs of mine on an old PC with a $200 mic.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13101

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Darwin Deez

darwin deez Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to Maher Baba disciples, Darwin studied and performed as a tap dancer from age 8 to 18. His first compositions were guitar pop songs that he wrote aged 11 after his father, an amateur songwriter and a professional psychologist taught... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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Deep Dark Robot

DEEP DARK ROBOT Linda Perry and Tony Tornay are rad. If you want to keep reading the story of how their band DEEP DARK ROBOT came to be, that's cool, but we wanted to let you know up front, pretty much all of these words are gonna end up saying that they are rad. Linda and Tony met through a mutual friend who dragged Tony along to hang out at the show of an all-girl Journey tribute band. At their first meeting, Tony and Linda didn't exactly hit it off. Tony might have been, kind of, sort of, a jerk about it. But after a few months, they started hanging out. The two of them spent more and more time talking about music, eating popcorn, doing cool shit, eating more popcorn and talking about the future. Linda mentioned she might want to start another band. It had been 15 years since her previous band and it seemed like the right time to throw her proverbial hat back into the ring. As she started laying out some of her ideas she asked Tony if he was interested in a collaboration with her. Nine months later, the project was born and started to see the light of day. One night, Linda called Tony up to see if he wanted to swing by the studio and jam. Within a few minutes Linda realized "Wow, this already feels like a band." During that first night, they recorded three songs. Tony and Linda realized that what they were doing was made up of equal parts magic and awesome, so they kept moving forward and let everything sort itself out. Not only did they work really well together, but also they were able to work quickly. An entire song could be written, recorded and finished in half a day. With Linda's writing/producing schedule and Tony's full time job in wizardry and playing in the cult favorite, Fatso Jetson, they had to record when their schedules permitted, sometimes going weeks without playing music together. Though when they did, they recorded at an alarming rate and it became clear what this album was becoming. There was a story about a relationship -- a story about a girl -- that needed to be told. When they had recorded a song that was destined for the record, Tony and Linda just knew it. They could feel it in their bones. That's all the two of them ever really wanted to do. Enjoy their time spent together making music that they liked. And what materialized out of that first meeting is the band DEEP DARK ROBOT. Of the band’s title, Linda and Tony explain it’s an artificial agent trying to be human and, at the end of the day, we’re all just trying to be human. The more people become isolated by technology, the more that technology begins to feel. DEEP DARK ROBOT will release their debut album "8 Songs About A Girl" on March 22, 2011. Their US tour kicks off March 13 through April 22, 2011.
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Deep Dark Robot

DEEP DARK ROBOT Linda Perry and Tony Tornay are rad. If you want to keep reading the story of how their band DEEP DARK ROBOT came to be, that's cool, but we wanted to let you know up front, pretty much all of these words are gonna end up saying that they are rad. Linda and Tony met... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Rusty Spurs

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Del Castillo

DEL CASTILLO began as a CD project for family back in the winter of 2000 and has become a symbol of the cross-cultural power of music with their eclectic blend of Flamenco, Rock, Latin, Blues, and World music. Between the release of their first CD, Brothers of the Castle back in 2001, to their 2006 release, Brotherhood, Del Castillo has received an astonishing 18 awards including SXSW/Austin Music 'Album of the Year' Awards for Vida (2002) and Brotherhood (2006), 'Band of the Year (2003)', ASCAP'S 'Best Independent Group of the Year (2005)', and Austin Music Pundits 'Best Live Act (2004)'. Rolling Stone calls Del Castillo 'tumbling brilliance on nylon-string classical guitars' with 'eruptions of technique and taste (that) conjure images of Eddie Van Halen fronting early Santana (with an assist from the Gipsy Kings)." Film Director Robert Rodriguez attended a Del Castillo concert in 2002 and a great friendship developed between the two. Rodriguez then enlisted the group to contribute music to the soundtracks of his movies, such as 'Spy Kids 3D', 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico','Sin City', and 'GRINDHOUSE', and perform with him at the premieres. Rodriguez was so impressed with Del Castillo that he wanted to record with them, so together, they formed CHINGON and recorded an amazing electric rendition of the Mexican classic song, 'Malaguena Salerosa'. Quentin Tarantino loved it so much that he re-did the ending sequence of 'Kill Bill Vol. II' to fit the song into his movie. By 2004, Del Castillo was touring nationwide across the country playing with such diverse acts as Styx, Los Lonely Boys, Ozomatli, Don Henley, Los Lobos, and Willie Nelson and continued tour non-stop through 2006. They have performed at three of Willie Nelson's 4th Of July Picnics, and at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, and they have made numerous national and local TV appearances. Willie Nelson enjoyed Del Castillo so much that he re-recorded his song 'I Never Cared For You' with the group (which is included on Del Castillo's Brotherhood CD) and calls it 'his favorite version'. Nelson has become a good friend of the band as well and the two look forward to touring together again soon. During 2008, the band began playing major festivals all over the country and even Canada and widening its audience at a much more rapid rate. At California's famous Strawberry Music Festival, they were deemed the highlight of the festival and broke the merchandise sales record. Immediately after their incendiary debut performance at the Vancouver Folk Festival in Canada, they were selected to play the headlining stage for 2009. Rick and Mark del Castillo were recently selected in December 2008, by Gibson Global, to be two of only about SIX guitarists in the world to launch their new state-of the-art Dark Fire Gibson Les Paul guitar line. The band continues to tour throughout the country, thriving on performing live and building new audiences, and songwriting and recording are a priority during breaks in their tour schedule.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12096

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Del Castillo

DEL CASTILLO began as a CD project for family back in the winter of 2000 and has become a symbol of the cross-cultural power of music with their eclectic blend of Flamenco, Rock, Latin, Blues, and World music. Between the release of their first CD, Brothers of the Castle back in 2001... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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Dessa

Dessa is an essayist, a rapper, and a proud member of Doomtree, Minneapolis' ascendant hip-hop collective. Her most recent album, A Badly Broken Code, was enthusiastically received by NPR, the Chicago Tribune, and URB. After her last North American tour, the Utne Reader called her “a one-woman powerhouse.” Dessa’s first book was published on Doomtree Press under the title Spiral Bound. The slim volume of poetry and essays was received as a “dazzling literary debut” by City Pages. Candid, but not confessional, Dessa manages to extract moments of profundity from the most mundane circumstances, and offers full access to the workings of her active mind. In her lyrics and her writing, Dessa’s style is defined by precision—the exactness with which she crafts her characters and her metaphors. She often alternates between wry narrator and tender protagonist. She exercises her wit without forfeiting her sympathies or her earnestness. She’s an artist with a dark, fertile imagination, an agile sense of humor, and very keen aim. Recently, Dessa was named Artist in Residence at the McNally Smith College of Music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12496

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Dessa

Dessa’s first full-length record, A Badly Broken Code, introduced her to a national audience as a rapper, a singer, and a potent, imaginative lyricist. It earned a binder of superlative reviews from sources like NPR, The Seattle Times, and AM New York. To tour the album, she assembled... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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Dikta

Dikta was founded 11 years ago in a garage just outside of Reykjavík. It still consists of the same four members, childhood friends Haukur, two Jons and Skuli and it's still surrounded by the same passion and soulful atmosphere it was formed in. 2010 was a good year for Dikta. Well, let's say quite good. Their third full-length, 'Get It Together', reached Gold in their home country, received four awards at the Listener's Choice Awards, their song 'Thank You' became the most played song in Icelandic radio history, the re-release of the 2006 album, 'Hunting For Happiness' peaked at number 4 on the album charts and in the meantime they played non-stop all across the country. 2011 will take Dikta to new crowds on the mainland of Europe and the US. 'Get It Together' is to be released in February in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and Dikta will embark on an anticipated Europe tour.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10895

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Dikta

Dikta was founded 11 years ago in a garage just outside of Reykjavík. It still consists of the same four members, childhood friends Haukur, two Jons and Skuli and it's still surrounded by the same passion and soulful atmosphere it was formed in. 2010 was a good year for Dikta. Well... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Lustre Pearl

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Drop The Lime

Let's be clear: the dance music revolution taking place isn't led by European 'superstar DJs' and Las Vegas-style VIP 'clubs'. The real sea change is happening at street level, spearheaded by next generation homegrown stars such as Manhattan native, Drop The Lime, aka Luca Venezia. 'Enter The Night' is his debut artist album. Now emerging as a hotly tipped singer, songwriter, and guitar-wielding frontman, Drop The Lime first achieved notoriety as head honcho of New York's rowdiest DJ crew and record label, Trouble & Bass. Dressed in black and with his hair coiffed into a rockabilly-style quiff, Venezia, like the legions of fans who turn up to his shows, takes his visual cues from 1950's rock 'n' roll. The latter also provides the key musical inspiration for his songs and productions. Brought up on a staple diet of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Richie Valens, Drop The Lime learned to play guitar and sing from a young age. He then majored in Music at Bard College, taught by luminaries of experimental electronic music such as Moog pioneer Richard Teitelbaum and Laurie Anderson collaborator Bob Bielecki. Fast-forward a few years and a love affair with club music specifically the UK-centric sounds of grime, drum & bass, and 2step garage soon began, solidified by a short move to Berlin and an immersion in house, techno and the never-ending warehouse parties the city is famed for. But the tattooed, Brylcreemed Venezia every inch the '50s teen idol never lost his love for the sounds he grew up with. Accordingly, his debut album, 'Enter The Night' draws parallels between dance music's own subcultural leanings, New York's historic gang culture, and the smoke-filled back rooms and underground drinking dens of rockabilly. The result is a cohesive soundtrack to late night rebellion, youth culture and the rhythmic pound of bass. Stay tuned.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13701

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Drop The Lime

The world knows Luca Venezia as a globetrotting DJ/producer and the founder of Brooklyn, New York’s Trouble & Bass label. As Drop the Lime, he’s been fearlessly casting spells over clubs and festivals around the world for years, as well as remixing the likes of Major Lazer, Robyn... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Barcelona

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Easy Action

Detroit ROCK band featuring John Brannon, the singer fro Negative Approach and the Laughing Hyenas.
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Easy Action

Detroit ROCK band featuring John Brannon, the singer fro Negative Approach and the Laughing Hyenas.

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Ale House

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Eatliz

Eatliz is one of Israel's leading alternative rock bands, which earned its strong cult following of indie rock fans by the band's spectacular live shows and outstanding music. In March 2011 the band will be making a debut in the US and Canada, armed with a new exciting album release "Teasing Nature" with full US tour followed by showcases at SXSW and Canadian Music Week. Eatliz is considered as one of Israel's hottest live acts and very viral band, thanks to the band's amazing animation music videos. Lee Triffon, the band's lead singer, has been spotted as one of the vocal acrobatics in the contemporary alternative music scene. Recently Eatliz finished a successful European tour, played Primavera sound festival 2010 in Spain, and supported the shows of Porcupine Tree and 'Zappa Plays Zappa' in Israel. Eatliz have a sound of their own. The band's unconventional approach to music makes it tough to label with a genre as every song of the band is an adventure, a toy to be played by the skilled hands of the band members, and a genuine declaration of originality and vision. The music of Eatliz is described by the band members as 'complicated pop', as the band's songwriting is eclectic and combines various of influences, from soft pop to hard-rock elements, brings to mind bands like Mr. Bungle, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Bjork, Portishead and Cardiacs. The variety of styles the band combines in a single song, has helped them gain fans of many genres, crossing ages and countries. Eatliz's debut album "Violently Delicate" was released in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Israel by Anova Records in 2008 and was played constantly in Israel's biggest radio stations, while 'Attractive' got a massive radio airplay in Germany as well. This led to an invitation on behalf of the Popkomm festival 2008 to play a showcase. With the support of MTV Europe with MTV Artist Spot and 2 releases in Europe and Israel, Eatliz toured Europe (focusing on Germany and Spain) in 2010 and performed at Primavera sound festival in Spain, one of Europe's biggest alternative festivals. Eatliz was the opening act for 2 major international shows in Israel; Porcupine Tree and "Zappa Plays Zappa". Eatliz is a very viral band; it is internationally known for its internationally awarded spectacular animation music videos (Attractive and Hey). Both videos were seen by millions at festivals all over the world and created a massive web buzz in blogs and magazines. Hey participated in 120 worldwide festivals and won 16 awards, including the precious Spike Lee award at Tribeca film festival (NY). In December 2010 the band released full second LP titled "Teasing Nature", to wide critically acclaim.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12416

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Eatliz

Eatliz is one of Israel's leading alternative rock bands, which earned its strong cult following of indie rock fans by the band's spectacular live shows and outstanding music. In March 2011 the band will be making a debut in the US and Canada, armed with a new exciting album release... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Easy Tiger

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Eisley

Eisley Bio 2010 THE VALLEY: a low point between peaks. That’s where the DuPree sisters who front Eisley were as they crafted their third album: Sherri enduring a failed marriage, Chauntelle - a broken engagement and Stacy - a painful break up. The only relationship that ended on their terms was the split with Warner Bros. Arising from the depths, Eisley has reappeared with new personal relationships, a new label (Equal Vision Records) and a new album completed on their own - The Valley. Promising to bring listeners through the band’s darkest and most trying times, The Valley reveals in their strength, patience and perseverance. Climbing out of heir darkest valley, Eisley has managed to put forth their greatest and most personal album yet. Sherri and Stacy's exotic harmonies soar throughout the album, stronger than ever, and the band's sublime blend of airy guitar riffs and bright piano textures provide the gorgeous melodic framework for each song; but on tracks like "Smarter" and "Sad," there's a musical aggression and emotional urgency that transports you to the moment they were written that lay bare the open wound of the broken heart. And the chilling album closer, "Ambulance," is an icy snapshot of the very moment of betrayal and abandonment. Elsewhere, there's a stately solace in the hopeful "Kind" and whimsical "Mr. Moon," and buoyant string arrangements decorate opener "The Valley" and "Watch It Die." "There's a sense of self-empowerment in the lyrics, and sometimes downright desperation," says Stacy, who, with Sherri, writes Eisley's songs. "I couldn't help but want to throw myself into these songs and try to make a point about letting something very painful go, and in the process gaining strength and being able to walk away." Of course, it's no surprise to hear Eisley's music maturing. It's been nearly four years since their last album, Combinations, was released. Chauntelle, the bands eldest member was barely old enough to drink when they released their first EP in 2003. Stacy, the youngest sister, had just turned 15. Rounding out this band’s membership are brother Weston DuPree on drums and cousin Garron DuPree on bass who add drive and precision to each composition. Their debut album, Room Noises, earned them a plethora of that most coveted "buzz" and opening spots on tours with artists like Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Mute Math, The Fray, Say Anything. Now out of industry purgatory, Eisley is excited to share their Valley stories with a legion of fans and followers who continue to frequent eisley.com each month. While acknowledging fans patience and devotion, Sherri admits that the wait may have been for the best: “It’s allowed me to step away from it all and see that - wow - it was a crazy time in my life but now it’s in the past and I’m ready to get it out to the world. I can sing the songs live now and not feel all of the heartache and pain that I went through. I sounds really dramatic but had we released it right away, I don’t even know if I would have been able to sing those songs live”. Listen and you’ll hear. The Valley is a mountain-top experience.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12124

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Eisley

Eisley Bio 2010 THE VALLEY: a low point between peaks. That’s where the DuPree sisters who front Eisley were as they crafted their third album: Sherri enduring a failed marriage, Chauntelle - a broken engagement and Stacy - a painful break up. The only relationship that ended... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Barbarella Patio

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Francisca Valenzuela

23 years old. Singer, songwriter, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. California-born and raised until moving to her current hometown of Santiago, Chile at age 13. She is currently launching her second album called Buen Soldado ("Good Soldier"/ Independent, March 2011) which she produced with Vicente Sanfuentes (Sr.Coconut, Gepe, Matias Aguayo) and Mocky (Feist, Jamie Lidell). Her songs range from piano pop rock, to some more jazzy, or even folkly tunes. In them she talks of everything –from social critique and political commentary to girlie angst or intimate reflections. Her first album, Muérdete la Lengua ["Bite Your Tongue"] (Independent, November 2007) contains 10 songs in spanish and 2 songs in English. It was written and composed by Francisca and produced by Mauricio and Francisco Durán of Los Bunkers. The album went Gold in her country Chile, and allowed her to tour all over the country and the globe -from the World Expo Shanghai 2010 and 2008 LAMC Festival in NYC to a Homage to Chile in Pompeii to Vive Latino Mexico 2010- and was highly praised all over Latin America. Rolling Stone Chile named it 16 in it's 50 best albums of 2007, Alter Latino awarded Francisca the 2009 "Favorite Latino TV Newcomer Award", her 5 singles rotated on MTV and she was selected in the 2009 "15 x 15: artists to Watch" campaign. Buen Soldado [ "Good Soldier" ] (Independent, March 2011) contains 12 songs in spanish. All composed and written by Francisca Valenzuela. Produced by Vicente Sanfuentes (Sr.Coconut, Gepe, Matias Aguayo), Mocky (Feist, Jamie Lidell) and Francisca Valenzuela. In January 2011 the first single "Quiero Verte Más" ("I want to see you more") hit radios in all Latin America. National Public Radio (NPR) in the US highlighted the "lovely chilean songstress" Francisca and her song as an "ain't too proud to beg ballad". Club Fonograma called her the "most glamorous pop artiste in Latin America". The album will be released in March 2011. She has collaborated and performed with numerous artists such as Latin Bitman, Beto Cuevas, Inti Illimani, Los Bunkers, Los Jaivas, and Café Tacuba among others. She has also made music for cinema and theatre and participated in international tribute albums for Violeta Parra, Inti Illimani, 31 minutos and Joan Manuel Serrat.
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Francisca Valenzuela

24 years old. Chilean-northamerican. Singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, producer and writer. Independent musician, artist and entrepreneur. Founder of Fran Ltda, her own company from which she develops her projects and collaborates with producers, musicians, artists, directors... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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Gold Panda

A culmination of years of work spent refining his sui generis sound, Gold Panda’s eagerly awaited debut album is finally here. An artist at ease traversing genre boundaries in search of new auditory frontiers - whether mixing dissected Hip Hop beats or the pulsating flourishes of minimal Techno - this apropos release will cement the foundations laid by previous output and visions whilst expanding his canon to unparalleled limits. As electronic music gradually arcs into a period of unprecedented successes, Lucky Shiner pits GP firmly at the forefront of a new wave of artists unafraid to challenge preconceptions of what music can be. Mixed by Simian Mobile Disco’s sonic veteran James Shaw and recorded in two session spent in the shady retreat of the English countryside - at his Aunt and Uncle’s Essex home - after, as GP explains “they went away over Christmas for two weeks and asked me to look after their dog. I’d walk Daisy in the morning and then make tunes till she pestered me to take her out again, I’d bounce down what I’d done, stick my headphones on and walk her; get ideas and repeat the process.” The end result is an album as influenced by family as it is by the quickly flashing topography that stretches out of train windows. GP’s mesmerising attention to sound and detail means each beat resonates as past, reflects the present and looks forwards to the potential futures of the individual; listener and artist alike. Originally hailing from Chelmsford, Essex, and having spent the early part of his career as remixer du jour for the likes of Bloc Party, Health, Telepathe, Little Boots and Simian Mobile Disco, Gold Panda’s ascent to the forefront of contemporary electronic music has been steadily meteoric. Nominated as one of the BBC’s sound of 2010 nominees, shows around the world with Caribou, Health, SMD and more to come on his own in the UK and the US with Autolux, a cover star in Japan, three sold out E.P’s and a raft of praise and hyperbole from the mouths that matter (Pitchfork, NME, The Guardian amongst them) only tells half the story however. Lucky Shiner's the piece that completes the picture. Originating in crystal clear vision, the nuance and frenetic cadence of life and the mind’s constant disequilibrium means its final realisation stands as a product that’ll provoke thought as much as enjoyment; pathos as much as praise. “Lots of factors affected the way it came together.“ Gold Panda explains, “touring, mixing, moving house and splitting with a girlfriend. Family, friends and lovers related, places I‘ve never been”. Decamping to an idyllic retreat also means the album bears trademarks of a pastorally hued Englishness, whist’s also coloured by GP’s two years spent studying Japanese culture, language and history at the School of Oriental and Asian studies in Japan. ‘You’, ‘Parents’ (featuring a field recording of GP helping his grandma push a wheelbarrow in the garden ), ‘Marriage’. Lucky Shiner overflows with life. Disengaging with the need for vocal, GP intimates, makes intimate idea’s immeasurably expressive and does so whilst always retaining an unfettered ear for melody. “I didn’t want to write ‘beats’” he says about the album, “I didn’t want bangers. I wanted songs with structure.” With, as he say’s, “two tracks made from a broken Yamaha organ bought for 99p off Ebay. A lot of the drum sounds just vinyl crackle turned really loud”, and one featuring almost solely guitar, “I don’t play guitar”, the album’s a concrete introduction to an artist willing to slip mercury like through constraints of genre, form and concept. And the title’s origins? “Lucky Shiner is my grandmothers name. Sometimes I think she knows exactly how I feel without me even mentioning anything to her.” Deeply personal then, Gold Panda‘s at odds to express that unequivocally on the album. Instead, he say‘s it “would be nice if people could hear the tracks and attach their own significance to them”. Over forty tracks eventually extricated into eleven, cohesion found through the unified fragments that “went together. I wanted a beginning, middle and end” - feelings eventually became sounds, visions graduated into awareness. Do what the artist wants and attach your own significance, if meaning is in nature indeterminate, personal experience can do ought but help.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14666

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Gold Panda

A culmination of years of work spent refining his sui generis sound, Gold Panda’s eagerly awaited debut album is finally here. An artist at ease traversing genre boundaries in search of new auditory frontiers - whether mixing dissected Hip Hop beats or the pulsating flourishes of... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Mohawk

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Guitar Shorty

"Blistering, modern blues-rock, bristles with galvanizing guitar and forceful vocals." –BILLBOARD Legendary guitarist/vocalist Guitar Shorty is a giant in the blues world. Credited with influencing both Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy, Guitar Shorty has been electrifying audiences for five decades with his supercharged live shows and his incendiary recordings.What really sets Shorty apart is his absolutely unpredictable, off-the-wall guitar playing. He reaches for sounds, riffs and licks that other blues players wouldn’t even think of. Amazon.com says his guitar work “sounds like a caged tiger before feeding time. His molten guitar pours his psychedelicized solos like lava over anything in his path.” The Chicago Reader declares, “Guitar Shorty is a battle-scarred hard-ass. He slices off his phrases and notes with homicidal fury. He is among the highest-energy blues entertainers on the scene.” Through the years, Shorty has performed with blues and R&B luminaries like Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, B.B. King, Guitar Slim and T-Bone Walker. He started playing with these legends while still in his teens and recorded a handful of singles for a variety of labels and an obscure LP during the first 30 years of his career. After decades of paying his dues (like so many unheralded American bluesmen), it took a tour of England to establish Shorty’s fame in his home country. His recordings since then all received massive critical acclaim, and his renowned live performances have kept him constantly in demand all over the world. His 2004 Alligator Records debut, Watch Your Back, became his best-received, best-selling album to date. His 2006 follow-up, We The People, won the coveted Blues Music Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album Of The Year. Now, with his 2010 CD, Bare Knuckle, Guitar Shorty unleashes a barrage of hard-hitting combinations of guitar, vocals and lyrics, hitting his listeners with some of the most awe-inspiring guitar and vocal work of his long career. Guitar Shorty was born David William Kearney on September 8, 1939 in Houston, Texas and raised in Kissimmee, Florida by his grandmother. He began playing guitar as a young boy, excited by the sounds of B.B. King, Guitar Slim, T-Bone Walker and John Lee Hooker. His first lessons came from his uncle, but when it became clear that the youngster was serious about his music, his grandmother hired a teacher for him. “I learned so fast I was always two or three pages ahead of my teacher,” Shorty recalls. After a move to Tampa when he was 17, the young Kearney won a slot as a featured guitarist and vocalist in the locally popular 18-piece orchestra led by Walter Johnson. Being younger—and shorter—than the rest of the band, a club owner bestowed the name Guitar Shorty on him, and it stuck. After a particularly strong performance by Shorty in Florida, the great Willie Dixon, who was in the audience, approached Shorty and said, “I like what you’re doing. You’ve got something different. I gotta get you in the studio.” A few weeks later Shorty was in Chicago and, backed by Otis Rush on second guitar, he cut his first single, “Irma Lee” b/w “You Don’t Treat Me Right,” for Chicago’s famed Cobra Records (the first label home for Rush, Magic Sam and Buddy Guy) in 1957. “Willie Dixon was a huge influence on me and my singing,” Shorty remembers. “Willie helped me find my own singing voice and showed me how to tell a story with my words.” Shorty’s fortunes continued to rise when the great Ray Charles hired the young guitar slinger as a featured member of his road band. While touring Florida with Ray, Shorty connected with one of his idols—guitarist/vocalist Guitar Slim, famous for his hit “Things That I Used To Do” as well as for his wildman stage antics. Slim’s manager offered Shorty the opening slot on the guitarist’s upcoming tour, and Shorty jumped at the chance, following his hero to New Orleans. Inspired by Slim, Shorty began incorporating some of the older artist’s athletic showmanship into his own performances. Before long, he was doing somersaults and flips on stage. With his blistering talent and his wild stage shows, Guitar Shorty found his audience growing even larger. In New Orleans, he joined Sam Cooke’s touring band and eventually ended up in Los Angeles. He gigged locally before recording three 45s for the Los Angeles-based Pull Records label in 1959. Those six sides—all Guitar Shorty originals—showed Shorty beginning to find his own trademark sound and style. Shorty moved to Seattle in 1960 and through his friend, Marsha Hendrix, met her stepbrother Jimi. Jimi Hendrix loved Shorty’s playing, and confessed that in 1961 and 1962 he would go AWOL from his Army base in order to catch Shorty’s area performances, picking up licks and ideas. “I’d see Jimi at the clubs,” Shorty recalls. “He’d stay in the shadows, watching me. I hear my licks in “Purple Haze” and “Hey Joe.” He told me the reason he started setting his guitar on fire was because he couldn’t do the back flips like I did.” Guitar Shorty moved back to Los Angeles in 1971, gigging around Southern California for many years, sometimes playing bigger shows farther away. He opened for all the great blues stars who passed through town, including Little Milton, B.B. King, Lowell Fulson, Johnny Copeland and T-Bone Walker. In 1978 he even performed on (and won) The Gong Show, playing guitar while standing on his head. After overcoming a serious auto accident in 1984, he recorded an EP for Los Angeles-based Big J Records. After that, he cut a few more singles and his debut LP for tiny Olive Branch Records in 1985, showcasing his fiery guitar licks and deep blues vocals. The strength of these recordings kept him busy on the club scene. He even appeared, playing himself, in the 1990 Tommy Chong film “Far Out Man.” A major story in Living Blues magazine brought him even more attention and led to his first British tour. While in England, he cut an album for the JSP label. Released in 1991, My Way Or The Highway created a sensation among U.S. blues fans and received the Blues Music Award for Contemporary Foreign Blues Album Of The Year. It completely revitalized Shorty’s career in the U.S. With all the attention Shorty received, the New Orleans-based Black Top label signed him and released three albums (Topsy Turvy, Get Wise To Yourself and Roll Over, Baby) during the 1990s. In 2001 he recorded I Go Wild for Evidence Records, produced by Brian Brinkerhoff. All received an abundance of positive press as Shorty barnstormed his way across the U.S. and around the world, with stops in Europe and Japan. DownBeat raved, “Guitar Shorty’s music is a funky, boisterous buffet of off-the-wall blues fun.” Appearances at major festivals like The Monterey Bay Blues Festival, The San Francisco Blues Festival and The King Biscuit Blues Festival brought him to larger and larger audiences. At the 1998 Chicago Blues Festival, Shorty opened for his old boss Ray Charles and thrilled an audience of thousands with his jaw-dropping stage show. In 2004 Brinkerhoff and Jesse Harms brought a newly-recorded Guitar Shorty album to Alligator Records. Alligator released Watch Your Back, and Shorty’s long rise to blues stardom grew exponentially. The outpouring of soulful emotion, the power of his playing and the strength of the material added up to the toughest album of Shorty’s renowned career. Living Blues called Shorty “a blues rock original [who plays] screaming, empowered guitar and sings with streetwise defiance.” 2006’s We The People found Shorty delivering some of the most fire-coated fretwork of his career and the most thought-provoking songs he’s ever recorded. Critics and fans rallied, declaring their love for one of the blues’ greatest practitioners. Billboard declared, “Bluesman Guitar Shorty has been cutting sides since 1957, yet it’s difficult to imagine that he ever tracked a better album than We The People.” In a major feature in Texas Music Magazine, writer John Morthland summed things up perfectly, saying, “Axebuster extraordinaire Guitar Shorty is an old-school guitar showman. He plays with technique and flash, without ever sacrificing the passion. He’s a blues-rock hero
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Guitar Shorty

"Blistering, modern blues-rock, bristles with galvanizing guitar and forceful vocals." –BILLBOARD Legendary guitarist/vocalist Guitar Shorty is a giant in the blues world. Credited with influencing both Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy, Guitar Shorty has been electrifying audiences for... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Speakeasy

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Haarp

haarp is the product of a certain hurricane that destroyed New Orleans and the surrounding area which caused the end of many of the bands who stayed and played there. Formed in late 2006 as a result of no one being able to return to their respective projects, haarp is 4 guys who could not refrain from music and is made up of Grant Tom on guitar, formerly of crust band Cancer Patient, vocalist Shaun Emmons and drummer Keith Sierra played in the grindcore group Rat in a Bucket and Ryan Pomes in on the bass guitar. The sound is dark, deliberate, dreary, dreadful, desperate and most songs go over the 7 minute mark. haarp has recorded 2 EPs, a split 7" with Thou named "Reincarnation Prayer" and recently signed to the Housecore Records label and released an LP titled "The Filth" in November 2010.
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Haarp

haarp is the product of a certain hurricane that destroyed New Orleans and the surrounding area which caused the end of many of the bands who stayed and played there. Formed in late 2006 as a result of no one being able to return to their respective projects, haarp is 4 guys who could... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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Hazel Dickens

From the coalfields of West Virginia to the factories of Baltimore, Hazel Dickens has lived the songs she sings. A pioneering woman in Bluegrass and Folk music, Hazel has influenced generations of songwriters and musicians. Her songs of hard work, hard times, and hardy souls have bolstered working people at picket lines and union rallies throughout the land. Hazel Dickens is also the original inspiration for the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival, the annual free festival held each October in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Over the past 10 years, it has grown into one of the world's largest and most anticipated festivals for concert goers and musicians alike. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival Talent Buyer Dawn Holliday will be accepting submissions for the 2011 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival during this week's SXSW on Wednesday, March 16 in the Victorian Room at Austin's Driskill Hotel. Submissions of an artist bio and CD will be accepted between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Holliday will also be available to discuss submissions between 10 p.m. & 11 p.m. with interested parties.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13303

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Hazel Dickens

Hazel Dickens

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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Hot Club of Cowtown

Bob Wills has always been a core inspiration for the Hot Club of Cowtown's sound, but it has taken the Texas-based trio a dozen years to fully honor the King of Western swing. A fortuitous tour in England last spring led the band to London's Specific Sounds studio, where they spent two days recording a 14-song marathon of only Bob Wills tunes. The result, What Makes Bob Holler, is a lively tribute to the American music icon, respecting Wills' legendary music while putting Hot Club's own signature on these songs. 'We have been meaning to make this album for a long time,' says Elana James, who co-founded Hot Club with Whit Smith (they're joined by bassist Jake Erwin). Launched in 1994, the Hot Club of Cowtown has grown to be the most globe-trotting, hardest-swinging Western swing trio on the planet, continuing to develop a unique sound inspired by the band's namesakes: the hot jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli of the Hot Club of France, and Bob Willis & the Texas Playboys. And with the imminent release of What Makes Bob Holler, the Austin-based band looks to a busy 2011. They start the year with a public radio broadcast, NPR's Mountain Stage, in Charleston, W.V. in late January, and will appear at South by Southwest (SXSW) in March before touring coast to coast in support of the album. Bob Wills' music - in this case the recordings of radio shows from 1946-47 called the Tiffany Transcriptions that are the fundamental inspiration for HCCT's repertoire and style -offers a terrific platform for some ace musicianship in the form of Smith's guitar, James' fiddle and Erwin's nimble bass. By spotlighting Wills' early, pre-World War II catalogue, the disc happily matches obscure B-sides with some of Wills' most popular work. Tunes like 'Big Balls in Cowtown' and 'Stay All Night' are numbers that 'people always love when we play them live,' says James, 'so it was a no-brainer to gather them into a record.' Other songs, like 'Osage Stomp' and 'The Devil Ain't Lazy,' might not be as well known, but they are the type of tunes that originally attracted Smith and James to Wills' music. 'We're playing what knocked us out about Western swing in the first place - the early fiery energy and jazzy improvisations,' says James. By 1998 Smith and James had relocated to Austin, Texas, and released their debut, Swingin' Stampede, on HighTone Records. Seven more albums over the next decade generated much critical acclaim and a devoted following. The New York Times' Neil Strauss proclaimed the Hot Club 'conscious always that above all else, the music is for dancing and an old-fashioned good time.' Craig Havighurst, in Nashville's Tennessean, calls them 'one of the most original groups on the Americana circuit, deserving of attention both live and on record' while the Sunday Times of London lauded HCCT as 'the world's most engaging Western Swing band - their shows are all about energy and joie de vivre . . . the devil-may-care style that combined the rigor of Jazz with the down-home sentiment of country and earthiness of the blues - it is as a live act that they have made their greatest impact.' What Makes Bob Holler arrives on the heels of 2009's Wishful Thinking, an Americana radio Top 100 album on which HCCT blended their love of hot jazz and Western swing with original songs, a Tom Waits cover and forays into more eclectic territory. The Austin Chronicle's Jim Caliguiri called it 'the Cowtowners at their peak' and David Eldridge, in the Washington Times, describes the disc as 'one of the year's most unexpected listening pleasures.' What Makes Bob Holler is something of an 180-degree swing from Wishful Thinking's more eccentric set list. It is the first time HCCT has focused on only one style for an entire album and they are proud enough of the results to express interest in doing more. 'There are so many great songs that we didn't get to,' says James. 'We're going to have to make a box set, eventually, but we're just going to make it piecemeal,' adds Smith with a laugh. While the new disc focuses Bob Wills music, HCCT's live show remainsan engaging mix of what the band does best - whatever moves them at the moment. James reveals that the band often plays without a set list. 'We have faith in the system that is the band. This energy that we plug into and it takes us away.' Smith describes their shows as 'like a rock 'n' roll show' and 'people pick up on the energy and the sincerity.' Hot Club of Cowtown returns to SXSW fresh on the heels of a ten-day stint with Roxy Music in the UK.
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Hot Club of Cowtown

Bob Wills has always been a core inspiration for the Hot Club of Cowtown's sound, but it has taken the Texas-based trio a dozen years to fully honor the King of Western swing. A fortuitous tour in England last spring led the band to London's Specific Sounds studio, where they spent... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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Hubble

"The bespectacled local guitarist Ben Greenberg has always had a proclivity for harsh discordance, be it with the caustic hardcore trio Pygmy Shrews or the brutal avant-garde acts Little Women and Zs. His new instrumental solo project, Hubble, finds Greenberg maniacally noodling through celestial, finger-tapped riffs with little more than a guitar and a basic loop station. It’s a touch more accessible than his past work, and allows his well-honed virtuosity to shine through." - The New Yorker "It doesn't really matter what state you're in, if your town is in America and remotely large, you've probably seen Ben Greenberg play at some point. From the likes of such shredding punk bands as Pygmy Shrews, Cutter, or The Fugue to the techy and undefinable Zs, Little Women, and Archaeopteryx, massive amounts of touring (and bands) have established Ben as one of the best underground guitarists you can see live. HUBBLE is his new solo project: guitar, a couple pedals, and two loud amps. When you watch him perform parts from the album-length piece, one of the most striking things is realizing how excited you are to watch someone play guitar that can really fucking play. And makes rad, new music!!!" - Terroreyes.tv
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11454

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Hubble

HUBBLE Since the inception of his new solo guitar project Hubble, Ben Greenberg of Zs and Pygmy Shrews has sought to exploit the guitar for its ulterior qualities, simultaneously displaying a true love for the instrument while redefining how guitar music is understood. Whether distortion-drenched... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Hideout

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Hugo

There’s an aura of late night heat and mystery in the music of Hugo. For him, Old Tyme Religion isn’t just another album title – it’s an apt summation of a certain conviction that continuously embeds itself in his story, and in his songs. His real life experiences have taken him from the Mekong River jungle to the booth of a favorite Thai restaurant in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood he has made home. His spiritual and musical sojourns have led to Old Tyme Religion, a lyrically provocative, tunefully hook-filled unconventional pop debut. "I'm trying to make rock & roll in the age of hip-hop," he affirms. "A complete thought in 3 minutes and 30 seconds, that's the challenge. A song is a planet with gravity and atmosphere and things living in it. An album is a solar system." Born in England and raised in Thailand, Hugo -- a seriously dedicated songwriter, musician and performer -- has already plowed through several aesthetic incarnations on the road to Old Tyme Religion. As a young teen in Thailand, he achieved nationwide success by cutting four studio albums with Siplor, "a hick band with a mission,” whose charge against ‘the man’ resulted in a couple of their records being banned on the radio. Reflecting on this experience, he realized how formative and insular his Thai musical experiences had been. "The records I was making in Thailand, in isolation from American culture, were made as if we were still in the 70s. Nothing after 1977, Elvis wasn't dead, punk never happened. Thailand has this hangover from the 60s and 70s. The juke boxes had Creedence Clearwater Revival, anything that had a bit of heat to it looked right and sounded right through the cicadas and the mosquitoes, heavy into that swampy dark ominous thing.” Committed to bringing his music to the rest of the world, Hugo cut through the heat and humidity and journeyed to London. He went on an extensive blues exploration, listening to Howling Wolf, Son House, Robert Johnson, Skip James. "The guys that sometimes when they were singing, they didn't sound like people," explains Hugo. He wasn't looking for beer commercial blues; he was hunting down "the Mississippi Delta stuff, the country blues, that whole atmosphere." He began working his way through pop sounds post-1977, citing Appetite For Destruction, Nirvana, Dr. Dre, Jeff Buckley, MGMT, Tame Impala, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Devendra Banhart, The Big Pink and "anything Jack White touches" as exemplary for the period. To Hugo, the putative conflict between the mainstream and the underground dissolves when the quality of the music is high enough. "The Doors were a mainstream band," he states, "and no one would doubt their credibility or importance. I think the Doors are as 'arty' as anything more obscure; same with the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones.” This fine line between accessibility and intrigue is where Hugo’s music naturally falls. “That's the pop medium I'm trying to work in. I don't see myself as alternative or indie or anything like that at all. I consider myself to be making mainstream music. That's what I want to do, play for people that like the material." One of his songs, "Disappear," found its way on Beyoncé's international best-selling album, I AM... SASHA FIERCE, in the proverbial nick-of-time. Hugo's London prospects were dimming and he was contemplating a retreat to the jungles. "I was going to pack it in and go back to Thailand," he admits. "That song was a life saver as far as my career was concerned. London is frigging expensive." "Disappear" also tapped into one of Hugo's particular strengths as an artist. "I'm a collaborator. I like things to happen and things happen when you get people involved in them,” Hugo says. The song led to more collaborations and a deal with JAY-Z's Roc Nation, an intriguing home for Old Tyme Religion. When it comes to his craft, Hugo doesn't like writing in code or obscurities, preferring a direct, unambiguous approach. "I want people to know exactly what a song is about," he admits. "I'm not a poet. Lyrics are different from poetry...," he pauses before adding, "...unless you're Jim Morrison or Bob Dylan." Each of the songs on Old Tyme Religion has a different story to tell and a different mood to set. While the title track is a bluesy morality tale told from the POV of a murdered lover in a romantic triangle, "Bread & Butter," Hugo's "version of uncomplicated lust music," is both a sly send-up of machismo and an unabashed celebration of eros, wrapped in a party groove tailor-made for summertime all year long. It's that heat and humidity which drives the swampy pulse of "Mekong Delta," a steamy vision of love, and transcendence, by the banks of a richly symbolic river. With its spiritual kinship to the Mississippi Delta, the mysteries of the "Mekong Delta" are as universal and elemental as water. As a tip of the fedora to Roc Nation's founder, Hugo puts a twist on the classic "99 Problems," finding a new previously unforeseen nexus linking pop, rock, country, urban and hip-hop. Philosophic at heart, Hugo surmises that, “if reincarnation is for real, he'd like a couple more go-rounds on the great cosmic wheel.” For now, that wheel keeps spinning and we can all experience Old Tyme Religion.
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Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Valhalla

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11:00pm CDT

Immortal Technique

Born in a military hospital in South America, Immortal Technique was brought to the United States in the early 80's while a civil war was breaking out in his native Peru. Exchanging the struggle and turmoil of a life in South America for the streets of New York in the mid 80’s Immortal Technique’s family migrated to Harlem. Although, there was a violent and often lawless element in the city of New York during that era, and after being arrested for several different offenses Immortal Technique eventually ended up serving some time incarcerated for some violent offenses. Upon his being paroled, Technique immediately began entering local area battles and taking the skills he had gained at rhyming to the forefront of the NYC underground Hip hop scene. He began winning just about every battle that the city had before he realized that he could really get the ideas and concepts for songs across much better with the release of his music. He worked multiple jobs, and use $ from the contests he won to create a CD featuring some of the work that he completed in prison and a few songs written on parole. The project turned into a 17-track album that was titled, "Revolutionary Vol.1." The follow up "Revolutionary Vol.2" was an even larger success attracted more followers with an improved flow and a very diversified political spectrum in the music. In 2008 Immortal Technique released "The 3rd World" with Dj Green Lantern which even further solidified his position as a top tier Underground MC that had infiltrated the mainstream airwaves. He has sold over 200,000 units independently. Unwilling to allow major label control of his music and/or brand Immortal Technique has remained independent, toured the nation and the world several times, founded an orphanage in Afghanistan, traveled to a relief mission in Haiti and is currently working on a new album and a new documentary movie for 2011.
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Immortal Technique

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Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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J-Live

As an emcee, dee jay, producer and CEO of his aptly named company Triple Threat Productions, J-Live's music has been a staple of inspiration for listeners of underground hip hop from New York to Cali and around the world. His discography spans over 10 years and includes four full length albums (The Best Part, All of the Above, The Hear After and Then What Happened) as well as two EPs (Always Will Be & Reveal The Secret) a collection of earlier singles (Always Has Been) and countless guest appearances and features. In support of these records J-Live has toured around the country as well as Canada, the UK, Europe, The Middle East, South Africa, Japan, Brazil and Australia. While J-Live is all but a household name to those who collect their knowledge of hip hop music via mainstream radio, he has worked with his share of icons in the industry. Producers such as DJ Premiere, Pete Rock, DJ Spinna, Prince Paul, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Spooky, Numark, Da Beatminerz, Dan the Automater to name a few. Recording artists the likes of Mos Def, El Da Sensei, Wordsworth, Talib Kweli, Chali Tuna and several others have all shared song credits with J- Live. World renown for a stage show that lives up to his name, J has toured around the country as well as Canada, the UK, Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. J-Live shared stages with artists such as The Roots, Wyclef Jean, Fabolous, Soulive, Ozomatli, Soundtribe Sector 9, Blackalicious, Sister Nancy, Wu Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, MF Doom, KRS One, and many others. Born Jean-Jacques Cadet (Jon Joc Ka-Day) and raised by his Mother in Spanish Harlem on the east side of Manhattan off First Ave, J-Live reps NY in more ways than one. While working towards his bachelors degree in English from State University of New York at Albany, J-live was already touring the world and learning the ropes of the industry. Introduced to the 5% Nation (or Nation of Gods & Earths) during his college years, Jean-Jacques would eventually change his name to Justice Allah. Before graduating, with the help of Raw Shack Productions, he signed a deal with Payday / London / PolyGram. Shortly after graduating, J learned that the best laid plans o’ mice and rappers oft go awry. Especially when corporate take-overs dissolve labels and separate artists from distributors. In 1999, the highly anticipated, often illegally duplicated debut album “The Best Part” would go down in history as one of the best records never heard. That is at least until the many bootleg versions were followed by the official release in 2001. By then, J was living in Brooklyn, teaching 7th Grade Language Arts in some of New York’s toughest school districts. J would find himself at a crossroads in 2002. With the opportunity to release what would be his “second first album” All of the Above”. J decided to suspend his teaching career and pursue music full time. All of the Above was released on independent label Coup D E’tat / Caroline’s. After severing ties with CDE, J put out his first totally self produced project in 2003, Always Will Be. The 8 song EP released on Fat Beats Records showed fans that Triple Threat was more than just a corporate identity as J took on the task of all verses, beats and scratches himself. In 2005, with Penalty Ryko’s release of The Hear After, it became clear that as labels come and go, J-Live would continue to find a way to release quality music to his ever growing fan base. People have come to expect a certain standard of quality with every J-Live record. Whether self produced or working with others, J’s beats are typically bass heavy consistent boom-bap instrumentals that incorporate and infuse various genres of music from afro beat, latin, jazz, reggae, rock, and funk into his own distinct timeless hip hop sound. For better or worse, J-Live has developed a reputation for going against the grain of an industry dominated by flavor of the month pigeon holed made up characters. J’s subject matter is as eclectic as his taste in music. His most popular tracks show that he is more than just a boastful wordsmith that can rock a party. Often times an introspective philosopher of life, love, music, and people, J delivers hard hitting well thought out social commentary on issues ranging from US Foreign policy to the environment, black on black crime to police brutality. However, he is very deliberate in maintaining balance on each of his albums. Humorous, sometimes hilarious narratives like One for the Griot or Car Trouble are filled with vivid imagery. There are the traditionally devastating battle verses on songs like Whoever and Always Will Be. Party and show anthems like Adda Cipher, Harder, and Don’t Play. As his reputation and following continue to grow with his catalogue, the one common and constant theme in J-Live’s ever evolving style of music, is the use of original styles, and imaginative concepts, to stay fresh relevant and timeless.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11844

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J-Live

As an emcee, dee jay, producer and CEO of his aptly named company Triple Threat Productions, J-Live's music has been a staple of inspiration for listeners of underground hip hop from New York to Cali and around the world. His discography spans over 10 years and includes four full... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Fuze

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Kill It Kid

Fronted by the gorgeous two-part vocal harmonies of singers Chris Turpin (‘a man who sounds’ - according to NME – ‘like he’s been gargling glass for fun – in a good way’) and Stephanie Ward, the lyrical intimacy of the songs is rendered all the more powerful by the interplay between the pair, Turpin’s distinctive voice seemingly arriving from another time and place, while Ward’s softer, huskier tones make for the perfect foil. Buttressed with strings, keys and slide guitar, Kill It Kid blend delta blues and roots to striking effect, producing blistering rock’n’roll in one moment and a smoky film-noire ambience in the next. The band have drawn comparison with The Coral, Mumford & Sons and The Raconteurs with recognisable hints of Tom Waits, Frank Zappa and Zeppelin, but it’s on the strength of the song writing throughout their debut album that the deal is ultimately sealed. Kill It Kid’s critical reputation grew through the course of 2009 as the likes of Jonathan Ross, Tom Robinson, Dermot O’Leary & Huw Stephens gave their support to the band, inviting them in for a raft of live sessions (incl. Radio 2 & Radio 1’s Maida Vale). In October 2009 the band’s ‘Heaven Never Seemed So Close’ single pipped The Big Pink in the vote, winning Steve Lamacq’s ‘Roundtable’ show and the band also finished in the final 10 of XFM’s New Music Award in the company of Florence and the Machine and The XX. The band spent the summer focusing on the UK festival circuit with key appearances including opening the second stage at the Hop Farm festival to a packed tent. Kill It Kid are executed a headline UK tour across September and October 2010 before heading to the studio to work on their new album.
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Kill It Kid

Fronted by the gorgeous two-part vocal harmonies of singers Chris Turpin (‘a man who sounds’ - according to NME – ‘like he’s been gargling glass for fun – in a good way’) and Stephanie Ward, the lyrical intimacy of the songs is rendered all the more powerful by the interplay... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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Liam Finn

Liam Finn has confirmed his first ever North American tour with a full band. Kicking off at SXSW Finn will play the Yep Roc and New Zealand showcases as well as the Dickies Sounds day party among other sets. From Austin, he'll head to Los Angeles March 23 to begin a month of headlining shows in the U.S. and Canada. See below for full dates. Finn has spent much of the past year working on the follow-up to his debut 'I'll Be Lightning,' which will be released this spring on Yep Roc. A New Zealand-native, Finn burst onto the American scene in 2008 with the release of 'I'll Be Lightning,' which earned him Artist to Watch accolades from The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, Stereogum and more. Spin called it "a remarkable solo debut album of bittersweet indie pop," while Entertainment Weekly praised his "effervescent choruses [and] swooning harmonies."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13493

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Liam Finn

Liam Finn has confirmed his first ever North American tour with a full band. Kicking off at SXSW Finn will play the Yep Roc and New Zealand showcases as well as the Dickies Sounds day party among other sets. From Austin, he'll head to Los Angeles March 23 to begin a month of headlining... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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Low

Longstanding Duluth, MN trio Low will release their latest full-length record, C’mon, on April 12th, 2011. C’mon was recorded in an old church in Duluth and mixed in Hollywood with producer Matt Beckley working alongside the band. Singer Alan Sparhawk describes C’mon simply as “Warm, pretty, large like Nashville without the country. Mim and I are talking to each other in the lyrics, sometimes it's not pretty, but it's as honest as love.” Low’s music recently reached a new audience via a rather unmistakable voice. On his 2010 solo album Band of Joy, Robert Plant covered two Low songs from their 2005 release The Great Destroyer garnering a Grammy nomination for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance for his interpretation of "Silver Rider." On March 16th, during this year’s South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX, Low will perform an intimate and undoubtedly memorable show at St. David’s Sanctuary which will serve as the first of a 28-date world tour in support of the new album.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11336

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Low

Longstanding Duluth, MN trio Low will release their latest full-length record, C’mon, on April 12th, 2011. C’mon was recorded in an old church in Duluth and mixed in Hollywood with producer Matt Beckley working alongside the band. Singer Alan Sparhawk describes C’mon simply... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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Luger

Lüger is setting the Spanish scene on fire. With less than 2 years under their belt and one record that came out last April they've had enough time to play all over Spain and be one of the highlights at Primavera Club 2010. They've also played in festivals such as Space is the Place (with OM and Acid Mothers Temple) or Monkey Week (Faust, Sonic Boom, Cave, Quintron, etc...) Ruta 66, the most influential rock magazine in Spain just crowned them best album of 2010 on their January edition and their new album should be out before winter is over. Their eponimous LP is sold out and have just been invited to play SXSW 2011. Backed by a pounding double-headed rhythm section, the mix includes organ, synth, guitar and throbbing bass lines Lemmy would kill for. Lüger's sound is heavily influenced by classic acts such as Hawkwind, Faust or Neu! so the music is provided with surpassing krautrock elements, however they sound less vintage, rather modern, comparable with the likes of Turzi, Holy Fuck or Wooden Shjips in a wider sense, drawing rave reviews in web forums all over the world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13621

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Luger

Lüger is setting the Spanish scene on fire. With less than 2 years under their belt and one record that came out last April they've had enough time to play all over Spain and be one of the highlights at Primavera Club 2010. They've also played in festivals such as Space is the Place... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Nuvola

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Mazes

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Mazes

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
512

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Mother Falcon

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Mother Falcon

Mother Falcon began as a jam session among a group of high school cellists eager to break out of the classical repertoire that predominated their musical training. Since then, the band has evolved as an organic collective of classically trained young musicians determined to push their... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Ghost Room

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11:00pm CDT

Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea

“This is the record I’ve been wanting to make since I was 12,” says Nicole Atkins. “It has so many layers, it’s able to do whatever it wants without defining itself as one thing.” It’s been a tumultuous three years since the release of Atkins’ acclaimed 2007 debut, Neptune City, but the wait has proved worth it. Mondo Amore is a courageous, provocative work, fraught with dramatic tension, sweeping emotions, and musical ambition. With Atkins’ remarkable voice commanding attention at the forefront, songs like “My Baby Don’t Lie” and the searing “This Is For Love” capture the raw ache and self-reflective disillusionment of a love gone bad. Daytrotter described Atkins’ recent session as “a pretty soundtrack to violent waters,” which the New Jersey-born singer/songwriter sees as a spot-on portrayal of the album itself. “When you listen to it, it feels like a movie,” Atkins says. “From the beginning of it, the first song is ‘Vultures,’ which is a perfect intro song to what the actual record is about. And by the time you hear the end, with ‘The Tower,’ it’s almost like your stomach hurts, because you can feel the pain in it.” Mondo Amore has its genesis in a time of extreme turbulence for Atkins, a period which saw her parting ways with her former (major) label while also dealing with the painful termination of “a relationship that should’ve ended two years before it actually did.” As if all that weren’t enough, her former backing band, The Sea, abandoned ship just a week into the January 2010 start of recording the new album. “Things got kinda weird and dark,” she says. “Writing these songs was my way of trying to work out what was happening. I was breaking up with my boyfriend, my band, and my label, all at the same time.” Having spent the past few years living in her native Asbury Park, Atkins dealt with these seismic shifts by returning to her adopted home of Brooklyn. Despite limited resources, she rallied her many musical friends – including guitarists David Moltz and Irina Yalkowsky, bassist Jeremy Kay, and drummer Chris Donofrio – and set to work at The Seaside Lounge Recording Studio in Park Slope. Most significantly, producer Phil Palazzolo (A.C. Newman, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists) offered his services behind the glass. “Working with Phil has been one of the best experiences ever,” she says. “I’ll have an idea and he’ll say, ‘Okay, let’s try it.’ Whereas other producers would say, ‘Are you serious? That’ll never work.’ Working with Phil felt like hanging out with my best friend every day.” Atkins’ goal from the get-go was to create a more volatile sound than she had ever previously attempted, a sonic approach akin to such influences as Scott Walker and Nick Cave, while also touching on longtime inspirations like the blues and classic 60s psychedelic rock. “The production of the last record was a little bit too cheery for my taste,” Atkins says. “It was really lush and pretty and this time I wanted to deconstruct the sound a little bit. With everything that was going on, and because of the subject matter, I knew I needed something more aggressive.” Through it was undeniably painful, Atkins is strikingly pragmatic about her relationship’s end, describing the breakup as “dark and sad and sexy, rather than bitter and pissed.” As such, songs like “You Were The Devil” and “War Is Hell” (featuring counterpoint vocals from My Morning Jacket’s Jim James) display a deep range of emotional feedback, with Atkins bravely taking ownership of her own role in the scenario. “I don’t think any of these songs are mean,” she says. “I feel like they’re putting blame on both people, rather than just ‘You’re a jerk.’ It’s more of a passive/aggressive apology letter for me being crazy too.” As for her separation with her label, Atkins explains simply, “I knew where I was going with the record so I said, ‘Look, if you don’t hear it, I hear it, so just let me go.’” One happy by-product came from an A&R rep’s suggestion that Atkins team up with another songwriter in an effort to craft a mainstream hit. The idea, while misbegotten, struck a chord and Atkins entered into collaboration with one of her all-time favorite tunesmiths, Robert Harrison of Austin, Texas’ psych-pop legends Cotton Mather and Future Clouds & Radar. The two came together after Atkins waxed effusive about Harrison in an Austin Chronicle interview. Moved by what he’d read in his local paper, Harrison reached out to Atkins via MySpace and a fast friendship was formed, resulting in two of Mondo Amore’s standout tracks: “Cry, Cry, Cry” and “Hotel Plaster.” “Writing music by yourself can be a pretty lonely thing,” Atkins says. “Working with Robert was like having a musical friend to rant about your life with and then jam. He was almost living my life with me, helping me try to make sense of everything. It was cool for both of us because neither of us had ever written with somebody else before. I’m pretty sure I’m going to write songs with him until we’re both really old.” The loose collective of musicians who assisted Atkins on Mondo Amore has now morphed into a leaner, meaner backing combo, now dubbed The Black Sea. Comprising Yalkowsky, Kay and drummer Ezra Oklan, the band has given Atkins still more reason to be enthused about her future. “This is the best lineup I’ve ever played with,” she says. “It feels like a family, like a band of brothers and sisters. With that in mind, Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea is planning to do “a ridiculous amount of touring.” An inveterate road warrior, Atkins is eager to adapt the finely crafted songs of Mondo Amore for the in-your-face directness of live performance. “This band is really into it, almost as much as I am,” she says. “We’re trying to figure out how to work these songs for a trio, with me just singing. Trying to make the biggest sound possible with the least amount of people.” As its all-encompassing title suggests, Mondo Amore is a big, bold collection, a grandly romantic song cycle fraught with all the passion, anger, tenderness, and devotion of Atkins’ own extraordinary heart. “It’s so much love,” she agrees, “it’s borderline obsessive.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11559

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Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea

“This is the record I’ve been wanting to make since I was 12,” says Nicole Atkins. “It has so many layers, it’s able to do whatever it wants without defining itself as one thing.” It’s been a tumultuous three years since the release of Atkins’ acclaimed 2007 debut... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Antone's

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11:00pm CDT

Nive Nielsen

We ´re Nive Nielsen & The Deer Children, from Nuuk, Greenland. Yup, North Pole! We ´ve been playing for about a year and a bit now - made a record back home (produced by john parish and with help from howe gelb & friends from a.o. the black keys, hrsta, wolf parade and other awesome folks), traveled super much playing our songs (which is good cause I always wanted to be an adventurer... I thought that was a real job. This here playing music thing comes pretty close!). We ´re 8, there´s horns and kazoos and ukuleles and drums and more drums... we sing about ghosts and bugs and ghost bugs and also about naughty reindeer and being in love while it snows. Yup... Eskimo indie! Snow songs! Come check us out!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13962

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Nive Nielsen

We ´re Nive Nielsen & The Deer Children, from Nuuk, Greenland. Yup, North Pole! We ´ve been playing for about a year and a bit now - made a record back home (produced by john parish and with help from howe gelb & friends from a.o. the black keys, hrsta, wolf parade and other awesome... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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11:00pm CDT

O Emperor

O Emperor released their debut album ÂHither ThitherÂ in October 2010and wowed the critics ÂHither ThitherÂ has been nominated for the Choice Music Prize 2011. O Emperor are delighted with the nomination for what is considered one of the most prestigious music accolades in Ireland. What the Critics have said Brian Boyd - Irish Times You probably thought that you were safe in the conviction that this year's best Irish debut album was by Villagers. Prepare for a real challenge, though, that emanates from the rock'n'roll killing fields of Dunmore East. The Co Waterford five piece O Emperor have been going quietly about their post-rock/retro-rock business for a few years now, but the release of Hither Thither, ranging from spooky electronic and pop psychedelia to a blissed out West Coast FM sound, shows there's a huge sense of ambition here. As debut albums go, this is fantastically assured and accomplished. As Irish debut albums go, it's in a league of its own. There are moments on Hither Thither so musically resplendent, so lush and layered, that you'll be put in mind of a Kid A, a Dark Side of the Moon or a Gideon Gaye. Given O Emperor's neophyte status, there's a remarkable grasp of instrumentation and arrangement on show, along with the sort of eclectically shimmering sound that, historically, Irish bands have always made a hames of. From Waterford, O Emperor have, despite a major label deal, crept up quietly over the last while. While a previous EP promised much, Hither Thither surpasses all expectations. From the snarly menace of the opener, Don Quixote , to the blissed-out Spaceman 3-like closer, Fat Lady Sings , O Emperor have taken the scenic route and found some very incredible new vistas. Sunday Business Post Even in a particularly strong year for Irish albums, O Emperor's debut is a work of such monumental maturity, it leaves most more experienced bands standing. For 'mature', don't read 'dull', though. Take track three, Sedalia; a luxurious combination of delicious chords, exquisite piano, perfectly pitched guitars, tender lyricism and heavenly harmonies ' it's practically the perfect pop song. Having seemingly learned from every great songwriter there ever was, the prodigious young Waterford band's attention to musical detail is often staggering, without masking their innate talent for melody. Exclusive management and representation: Martin Nolan, John Dunford and Mick Lennox (NDL) All enquiries to Mick Lennox at NDL - Tel: 00353 1 6684017 Email: info@mpibands.com TV and Radio: Josephine Nestor josephinenestor@hotmail.com : http://www.myspace.com/oemperorofficial
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12871

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O Emperor

O Emperor released their debut album ÂœHither ThitherÂ in October 2010and wowed the critics ÂœHither ThitherÂ has been nominated for the Choice Music Prize 2011. O Emperor are delighted with the nomination for what is considered one of the most prestigious music accolades in Ireland. What the Critics have said Brian Boyd - Irish Times You probably thought that you were safe in the convict... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Barbarella

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11:00pm CDT

Ok Sweetheart

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OK SWEETHEART

OK SWEETHEART is the recording project of singer-songwriter, Erin Austin. Reminiscent of all the good things from mid-century pop, her well crafted simplicity pulls influence from classics such as Harry Nilsson, The Beatles, The Zombies and Randy Newman. OK SWEETHEART’s uniquely... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Friends

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11:00pm CDT

Paula Nelson

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Paula Nelson

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Saxon Pub

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11:00pm CDT

Polyphase

Polyphase is an energetic independent alternative rock quartet formed in 2003...They currently have 4 albums, starting with "Atrophy" (2004), "Incision" (2005), "Scissors Are Better Than Knives" (2006), & their Masterpiece album "Satellites For Stella" (2009)...Currently they are working on their next album, due out in 2012....Polyphase has performed in clubs and festivals all over their country (Panama), Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia, SXSW Music Festival 2010 in Austin, Texas, and recently invited back to perform SXSW 2011 in Austin, TX.....They have opened for many famous acts in Panama...Polyphase has an American / British influence, therefore they sing mainly in English, although they do have a few songs in Spanish...Despite the language barrier of being in a latin market and singing in English, Polyphase is among the best and most talented rock bands with a following from the Rep. of Panama....Polyphase has also had 4 of their music videos in rotation on MTV Latino (Recently the video for "Bloody Umbrella" was in continuous Rotation on MTV Latino and had reached #7 in the 10+ Pedidos or Top 10 most requested videos and ended up #99 of the 100 Most Requested videos of 2010 on Latin MTV) , as well as all the popular TV and radio stations in their hometown (Panama).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14415

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Polyphase

Polyphase is an energetic independent alternative rock quartet formed in 2003...They currently have 4 albums, starting with "Atrophy" (2004), "Incision" (2005), "Scissors Are Better Than Knives" (2006), & their Masterpiece album "Satellites For Stella" (2009)...Currently they are... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Marq

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11:00pm CDT

Rey Pila

In 2006 Diego composed and co-produced the critically acclaimed “Greatest Hits” with Los Dynamite, an album that allowed them to play for 4 years all over Mexico and the US, touring with Zoe in the Rockampeonato Telcel Tour as well as to share stages with the likes of Interpol, Bloc Party, The Killers and Fat Boy Slim. After ending his cycle with Los Dynamite Diego started writing the songs that would end up creating Rey Pila, the self-titled, solo album recorded in October 2009 at the New York studio of producer/engineer Paul Majahan (TV On The Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Liars). Ranging from psychedelia to Detroit's old sound of Motown Rey Pila holds 10 precious tracks (6 of them in English, 4 of them in Spanish) with huge choruses, squalling dissonance and sheets of twinkling electronic ambience all of them composed and co-produced by Diego.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10727

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Rey Pila

http://reypila.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Elysium

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11:00pm CDT

Robbers On High Street

It’s been three years since the release Robbers on High Street’s second LP. Now, with a new line up, some time off and a third album in the can, the band has grown into themselves - confident and unabashed in their grasp of late-60s Anglophilia a la the Pretty Things, and the brassy romp of early ‘70s AM rock. It’s a new sound for the band that if anything hearkens back to the rough, instantaneous pop appeal of their Peter Katis (Interpol, The National) produced 2005 debut album, Tree City. But much has changed for the Robbers since they were traveling the country with the likes of Hot Hot Heat, Cake, Fountains of Wayne and Brendan Benson in support of that album. In 2006, after parting ways with their original drummer, the trio (now with bassist Morgan King) entered the studio with Italian composer/producer Daniele Luppi (Gnarls Barkley, Broken Bells) to make their “L.A. record” – Grand Animals. Released the following year and now as a quintet with drummer Mikey Post (Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens, The Jay Vons) and keyboardist Dave Sherman (Grand Mal, The Silent League) the Robbers did several tours with The Redwalls, The Sea and Cake, Great Northern, and Brooklyn pals Longwave; released a video for the song “Crown Victoria”; and watched their single for “The Fatalist” end up on top-ten lists as well as in more film and television spots, including the movie Georgia Rule. Returning to Brooklyn in 2008 the band took a needed breather, but new songs and rehearsals emerged following the New Year. Recording started on their third album in October of 2009 on the boys’ newly purchased Tascam MS-16 1” tape machine, which was lovingly dragged to several studios across Northwest Brooklyn before settling at Tommy Brenneck’s (Budos Band, Menahan Street Band) Dunham Studio for mixdown this past May. Produced by Trokan with engineer Matt Shane (Flight of the Conchords, Rosanne Cash) this was the current line-up’s first foray into a proper recording session, drawing little help from the outside save that of a horn section borrowed from Daptone Records. Two tunes from the new album, “Electric Eye” and “Face In The Fog” were released as a limited run 7” single. Fans of the Robber’s previous work recognized the calculated strut of “Electric Eye”, which was well received and in its first week was the #11 most added song at CMJ. The new jam quickly made the rounds online, including a giveaway on WNYC and a Tripwire podcast. Always an exciting live act, coolly walking the line between syncopated bursts of song and Miller High Life, the Robbers on High Street spent parts of June and September touring in support of the “Electric Eye” 7” and after a successful CMJ Music Marathon will continue to play the Northeast throughout the remainder of 2010, looking forward to 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13442

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Robbers On High Street

It’s been three years since the release Robbers on High Street’s second LP. Now, with a new line up, some time off and a third album in the can, the band has grown into themselves - confident and unabashed in their grasp of late-60s Anglophilia a la the Pretty Things, and the... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Momo's

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11:00pm CDT

Royal Bangs

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Royal Bangs

Defying monotony is the reason ROYAL BANGS exist. In recording their third album, Flux Outside, the band has proven their ability to challenge the tediousness that consumes the music industry today. With the new album they have reclaimed their identity: three high school friends playing... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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11:00pm CDT

Sam Amidon

Born in 1981 and raised in Vermont by folk-musician parents, Sam Amidon's albums are Solo Fiddle (2001), But This Chicken Proved Falsehearted (2007), All Is Well (2008) and I See The Sign (2010). About I See The Sign, Pitchfork magazine said "He has managed to meld the rural and the urban, the organic and the synthetic, the oral tradition and the written score;" and in response to All Is Well Rolling Stone said that "In an era of overheated Nick Drake comparisons, Amidon is eerily close to the real thing." Sam frequently collaborates with producer Valgeir Sigurdsson, Thomas Bartlett, Shahzad Ismaily, Beth Orton and Nico Muhly, for whom Sam premiered the piece Two Sisters at Carnegie Hall in 2009. Having been based in New York for the last 10 years, he went through a phase of itinerancy and now spends a lot of time in London. His last NYC appearance was his November '10 solo show "Home Alone Inside My Head" at The Kitchen. Whenever it gets to be around October, Sam misses Vermont - maybe he'll get to go back there next Autumn, that would be nice!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13949

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Sam Amidon

Born in 1981 and raised in Vermont by folk-musician parents, Sam Amidon's albums are Solo Fiddle (2001), But This Chicken Proved Falsehearted (2007), All Is Well (2008) and I See The Sign (2010). About I See The Sign, Pitchfork magazine said "He has managed to meld the rural and the... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Swan Dive

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11:00pm CDT

Smoking Popes

“Ever wonder what a traditional saloon singer would sound like backed up by a punk band? The Smoking Popes take that concept one step further: They've created a unique kind of music that some listeners are describing as ‘hyperkinetic tear-jerkers’." Los Angeles Times Smoking Popes built a relationship with their legion of fans and fellow musicians by melding raw songs about bittersweet heartache with soaring melodies, power chords and punk spirit. Wielding such musical influence is remarkable, and their latest album This is Only a Test is perfect proof that their sparkling lyricism and ineffable charm is still intact. This is Only a Test is the Smoking Pope’s first ever concept album, exploring the life of a fictional high schooler. The album hits the street on March 15th, sparking a spring tour to celebrate, beginning at SXSW in Austin. Before they hit the road, the band will play live on WGN in their hometown of Chicago to launch the album’s release. This is Only a Test’s songs explore themes of identity, musical aspirations, love and teen suicide. Singer/Guitarist Songwriter Josh Caterer explains, “When I first got the idea to write from a teenage perspective, the individual songs came really quickly. I wrote a song a day for five days. That’s half the album in less than a week. I never write that fast! Each song stands alone as a snapshot from this kid's life. The story doesn’t unfold like a narrative. It’s more like a collage.” Recorded at Chicago’s Atlas Sound in 2010, the album was produced by Mat Allison (Alkaline Trio, Lawrence Arms, and The Menzingers). Some may assume that This is Only a Test is autobiographical but Caterer lays that notion to rest, saying, “The main character on this album is definitely a creation. He’s not me. Well…he’s similar to me, but he’s not limited by the realities of my own experience. I created a character that basically has the same view of the world that I had when I was in high school, but he’s his own person and he does some things that I never did.” Smoking Popes first burst onto the scene in 1991 and released several albums on various local labels. They signed to Capitol Records in 1995 and re-released Born to Quit¸ one of Smoking Popes landmark albums, to an even larger fan base gained by touring with bands like Jawbreaker and Jimmy Eat World. Praise from SPIN, Alternative Press, Rolling Stone and Billboard arrived with the re-release and later that year, “Need You Around” was also featured in the hit movie Clueless. Musical icon Morrissey raved: “Did you ever hear Born to Quit? It’s by the Smoking Popes. I thought that album was extraordinary, the most lovable thing I’d heard in years”. In 1997, the Smoking Popes released Destination Failure. The album challenged the idea of what a pop punk band could do, with lyrics that told tales of love and longing with heartbreaking details. To the shock of many, Smoking Popes decided to throw in the towel in 1998. In 2005, rumors started flying that the band would perform again. Their sold out reunion show at Chicago’s Metro on November 11th sparked a resurgence of Smoking Popes fans, leaving the crowd yearning for new material. The band was re-energized and reformed for good, releasing Stay Down in 2008 and in 2010, Its Been a Long Day, a compilation of songs released on rare vinyl singles.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11794

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Smoking Popes

“Ever wonder what a traditional saloon singer would sound like backed up by a punk band? The Smoking Popes take that concept one step further: They've created a unique kind of music that some listeners are describing as ‘hyperkinetic tear-jerkers’." Los Angeles Times Smoking... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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11:00pm CDT

Stonehoney

On their debut album The Cedar Creek Sessions, the Austin, Texas-based quartet Stonehoney delivers a bracing set of 14 original tunes that effortlessly transcend genre restrictions, merging rootsy grit with savvy melodic hooks and pointed lyrical insight. The foursome’s catchy tunes are matched by their seamless vocal harmonies and punchy ensemble performances, which make the most of the band members’ remarkable musical rapport and personal chemistry. Stonehoney is comprised of four smart, seasoned singer/songwriter/instrumentalists who possess distinctive yet complementary songwriting approaches, and who trade vocals with instinctive ease. The group (accompanied on stage by a variety of drummers and keyboardists) is already a local favorite in its adopted hometown of Austin, and has built a large and enthusiastic fan base thanks to their soulful, high-energy live shows. Equally at home in honky-tonks and rock clubs, in raucous dancehalls and intimate house concerts, Stonehoney has also won acclaim with successful appearances at such prestigious festivals as the International Folk Alliance Conference, the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Falcon Ridge Festival.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13102

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Stonehoney

On their debut album The Cedar Creek Sessions, the Austin, Texas-based quartet Stonehoney delivers a bracing set of 14 original tunes that effortlessly transcend genre restrictions, merging rootsy grit with savvy melodic hooks and pointed lyrical insight. The foursome’s catchy tunes... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Continental Club

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11:00pm CDT

Sun Airway

The first time Sun Airway's crackling pop sounds made their way through our speakers, we heard what felt like the lost soundtrack to the next Sofia Coppola film; atmospheric yet catchy, hazy but somehow vital and immediate. Sun Airway has hit on the sweet spot where infectious hooks and cerebral electronic pop intersect, pulling textural sound and pop songcraft into one. It is hard to imagine namedropping both the Strokes and Animal Collective when describing a single band, but that is exactly what Pitchfork has done with Sun Airway, while describing "Put the Days Away" and "Infinity," two tracks from the band's debut album, Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier. There is no shortage of magical moments on Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier, from Side A's one-two punch of "American West" and "Oh, Naoko" to the heartfelt "Waiting on You" and the anthemic "Put the Days Away." Sun Airway twists their songs with their kaleidoscopic production — lush electronic washes, synthetic textures and pulsing rhythms — obscuring the hooks in hazy pop bliss. Hailing from Philadelphia, Sun Airway is led by songwriter Jon Barthmus, who is joined by fellow sound sculptor Patrick Marsceill. Recorded primarily in Barthmus' basement studio over the course of 18 months, the album blends processed sounds, field recordings and timeless vocal melodies into their abstract fractured pop. The duo expands to a full blown quintet when performing live, with projections designed for each song, creating a wondrous sensory overload. In addition to an ambitious live show, Sun Airway have been reinventing the music of others, with remixes of Delorean, Kisses, Here We Go Magic and more circulating around the internet.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14116

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Sun Airway

The first time Sun Airway's crackling pop sounds made their way through our speakers, we heard what felt like the lost soundtrack to the next Sofia Coppola film; atmospheric yet catchy, hazy but somehow vital and immediate. Sun Airway has hit on the sweet spot where infectious hooks... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Red 7

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11:00pm CDT

Surprise Me Mr. Davis

Surprise Me Mr. Davis is an electro-folk band consisting of folksinger Nathan Moore, the members of avant-rock band The Slip and the newest member, dazzling pianist Marco Benevento. They formed in 2003 in Boston while Moore was visiting The Slip at their apartment and the Blizzard of 2003 hit. They were snowed in at the Barr brothers Mission Hill home for five days with a brand new stereo microphone and computer.This storm was the catalyst for a home recording session. In 2005 they ventured into the Breakglass Studio in Montreal to track some songs which were released in a limited edition on their Only in Montreal EP. The EP is a supercharged electro-folk record with many a tender moment. Their latest release "That Man Eats Morning For Breakfast" is available through The Royal Potato Family label.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14454

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Surprise Me Mr. Davis

Surprise Me Mr. Davis is an electro-folk band consisting of folksinger Nathan Moore, the members of avant-rock band The Slip and the newest member, dazzling pianist Marco Benevento. They formed in 2003 in Boston while Moore was visiting The Slip at their apartment and the Blizzard... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Telegraph Canyon

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Telegraph Canyon

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:00pm CDT

The Black Angels

Since Aristotle, man has organized his knowledge vertically in separate and unrelated groups---Science, Religion, Sex, Relaxation, Work, etc. The main emphasis in his language, his system of storing knowledge, has been on the identification of objects rather than on the relationships between objects. He is now forced to use his tools or reasoning separately and for one situation at a time. Had man been able to see past this hypnotic way of thinking, to distrust it (as did Einstein), and to resystematize his knowledge so that it would all be related horizontally, he would now enjoy the perfect sanity which comes from being able to deal with his life in its entirety. It is possible for Man to alter his mental state and thus alter his point of view (that is, his own basic relation with the outside world which determines how he stores his information). He then can restructure his thinking and change his language so that his thoughts bear more relation to his life and his problems, therefore approaching them more sanely. It is this quest for pure sanity that forms the basis of The Black Angels. -Tommy Hall
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14421

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The Black Angels

http://www.theblackangels.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
La Zona Rosa

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11:00pm CDT

The Caribbean

If indie rock is a high school, then Washington, DC's The Caribbean -- Michael Kentoff, Matthew Byars, and Dave Jones -- sit at the lunch table with Daniel Higgs, Wayne Coyne, and John Darnielle. But since their inception in 2000, they've always hidden behind something: lyrics, unorthodox chord progressions, slithering melodies, iconic-but-abstract visual art, humor and satire, a nearly un-Google-able band name, and even their own normal-guy appearance. Discontinued Perfume, their first album in three years, began no differently: it was born Municipal Stadium, in the tradition of ambiguous album names like Plastic Explosives and Populations. But then the compass arrow turned. On the suggestion of friend and album co-producer Chad Clark, the song "Discontinued Perfume"-- a reference to the mysteriously doomed Teresa Duncan and Jeremy Blake -- surfaced as the namesake. This change in direction, with a name so open to interpretation and edging on sounding pretty, was no subtle shift, but it resulted in the band's best work to date.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14226

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The Caribbean

If indie rock is a high school, then Washington, DC's The Caribbean -- Michael Kentoff, Matthew Byars, and Dave Jones -- sit at the lunch table with Daniel Higgs, Wayne Coyne, and John Darnielle. But since their inception in 2000, they've always hidden behind something: lyrics, unorthodox... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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11:00pm CDT

The Dears

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The Dears

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Spill

11:00pm CDT

The Fresh & Onlys

This has been a decisive year for San Francisco’s the Fresh & Onlys – including invitations to play All Tomorrow’s Parties and then they joined Deerhunter for a UK tour, extensive treks throughout the US, and standout performances at the Woodsist festivals in NY and Big Sur. Keeping with their notorious urgent pace the Fresh & Onlys released a handful of exclusive 7” singles, and Captured Tracks issued the lush and anthemic August In My Mind EP. Now to cap off the year, Play It Strange arrives from the infamous In The Red Records with a tour supporting Clinic across the US to follow. Play It Strange is the third full length album recorded in just over two years since the band’s inception with previous albums out on Woodsist and Castle Face. This newest album is also the first recording done outside the band’s own analog home studio. Hot on the heels of touring and arranging these new songs live, Play It Strange was furiously recorded and mixed in one week with Tim Green (Fucking Champs, Comets On Fire) at Louder Studios in order to better capture the muscularity and depth of the band’s live performances. The Fresh & Onlys newest is a shimmering pop record full of infectious melodic hooks, led by singer Tim Cohen’s hazy romanticism, and the incessantly propulsive rhythms of Shayde Sartin and Kyle Gibson. Play It Strange has an evocative moody swagger that jangles with 80’s guitar pop like the Go-Betweens, Jacobites, or early R.E.M. and a provocative rawness ala Iggy Pop or The Gun Club. The record is saturated with guitarist Wymond Miles sonic textural sprawl full of desert guitar-noir phrases that call to mind Morricone/The Bad Seeds. Play It Strange is an addictive record that will establish the Fresh & Onlys as a band that effortlessly laces together threads of great guitar bands from decades past. They may not be your favorite secret to keep much longer.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14736

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The Fresh & Onlys

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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11:00pm CDT

The Kickback

The Kickback is a group of four young Midwestern men that wouldn't know what to do with themselves without music. After years of assaulting the Grain Belt's indie-rock circuit, brothers Billy and Danny Yost, along with longtime friend Zachariah Verdoorn, made the pilgrimage from sunny South Dakota to slightly-less-sunny Chicago in mid-2009, adding Tyler Zee to the lineup shortly thereafter. The newly assembled lineup issued its first statement with their Great Self Love EP, released in early 2010. The EP earned the group critical acclaim and led to a distribution deal with Los Angeles-based Sidecho Records. Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote: "If your only exposure to the Kickback is via its recordings, including a dynamic, well-recorded, exquisitely arranged and very dramatic new disc called the 'Great Self Love' EP currently streaming on its Myspace page, you might think that guitarist-vocalist Billy Yost and his drummer brother Danny have escaped the usual sibling drama. But since the group, which is completed by guitarist Tyler Zee and bassist Zachariah Verdoorn, immigrated here from South Dakota last summer, the stories have begun to spread about its explosive live performances, with the members cheerfully owning up to the occasional broken chairs and bloody knuckles." The band continued performing throughout the Midwest, gradually incorporating new songs into their live set that would eventually comprise their next EP, Mea Culpa Mea Culpa. Recorded (and re-recorded) throughout the latter half of 2010, this effort displayed the group with a rawer edge than Great Self Love, while retaining the undeniable hooks and infectious melodies that anchor the bedrock sound. It was released in early 2011 and music blogs were quick to sing its praises, adding acolytes across the interwebs. The Kickback are currently writing and rehearsing what will mark their first full-length release. A task that will be tracked and mixed by the Yost brothers, the record has been pledged to be a rawer yet more musically ambitious effort than the group's past releases. 2011 will also mark the band's debut at the celebrated SXSW Festival in Austin, TX.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11653

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The Kickback

Comprised of Billy Yost (vocals, guitar), Eamonn Donnelly (bass) and Jonny Ifergan (guitar), Chicago’s The Kickback is a result of the Yost's emigration to The Windy City from rural South Dakota in late 2009 and the subsequent Craigslist pleas seeking out band members. The group’s... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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11:00pm CDT

The Mumlers

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The Mumlers

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
tenOak

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11:00pm CDT

The Refreshments

Two decades have passed since a bunch of kids from Gavle decided to walk in the footsteps of their Rockpile heroes and put all their bets on basic three-chord rock. It was a wise decision. Twelve consecutive gold albums, two platinum and more than half a million albums sold proves it. The list above includes their latest album "A Band's Gotta Do What A Band's Gotta Do", which was certified gold on pre-order alone. Once again the band delivered. "A Band's Gotta Do What A Band's Gotta Do" is a new convincing proof that The Refreshments have created their own unique sound. A mix of high-energy rock'n'roll, melodic pop and bittersweet country boogie, which have turned into Sweden's most commercially successful rock'n'roll band. A lot has changed in the music industry since The Refreshments took off, but Joakim Arnell (bass/vocals), Johan Blohm (piano/vocals), Micke Finell (sax/vocals/guitar), Mats Forsberg (drums) and Jonas Goransson (guitar/vocals) has managed to stick by a few simple guidelines like "Three chord songs - a minute to learn, a lifetime to master" and "It's gotta be both rock'n'roll". "We don't want to change our style, switch instruments or make any other changes just for the sake of it. The only thing we try to do with every new album is to write the best songs as possible and make them rock as much as we can", Joakim Arnell says. As the most prolific songwriter in the band, Arnell is behind 11 of the album's 14 songs. "I started thinking about the 20th anniversary and the time that's passed since we started the band in the autumn of 1989. After a while I had the lyrics to 'A Band's Gotta Do What A Band's Gotta Do'. It became a summary of what we've done so far." The Refreshments have always treasured their rock'n'roll heroes. In "Rock'n'Roll Heaven" some of the giants are looking down from a heaven where nobody dies: Elvis, Hank Williams, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran and so on. "I heard they were opening a new restaurant in Stockholm with the concept taken from 'Mel's Diner' - the restaurant in 'American Graffiti' - and instantly knew that it was the perfect subject for a song. That it turned out to be a Buddy Holly pastiche was logical, I guess." The band's pianist and vocalist Johan Blohm is one of Sweden's best piano players in the country boogie tradition of Jerry Lee Lewis. Was it with him in mind Arnell wrote the steady rolling "Just Like Jerry Lee" - including the lyrics "say look at me, I can play just like Jerry Lee"? "No", Arnell smiles, "Johan is aware of the similarities in their respective styles and is cautious of not coming to close to the original. There are a lot of Jerry Lee wannabe's out there, and they really try to imitate him down to the last detail - they're just as extremely dedicated to their calling as the Elvis impersonators. I figured that was quite a good subject for a song." Speaking of the Killer, Arnell has actually become part of the extended Jerry Lee Lewis clan. Two years ago he met Annie Marie Dolan, daughter of Jerry Lee's younger sister Linda Gail Lewis. "She Makes Me Cool" describes a guy who's only hip factor is his girl. "Well I never was one of the boys/I was just a weird dressed kid making noise/when the guys hit the town I stayed in/playing old records again and again". Self-biographical? "To some extent, yes. When I was young I guess I was the typical musical nerd who hung around in record stores, listening to records and checking out who was playing what on the album sleeves". If you share that kind of enthusiasm, you might want to know that the albums only cover, "I Still Love You", is written by the former NRBQ guitarist Al Anderson. Also worth noting is that sax player Micke Finell has co-written two tracks - "Hard Luck Jim" with Gary Primich and "Taking A Chance" with Brian Hodgson and Mike Berry. A lot of things have changed these last 20 years. As "A Band's Gotta Do What A Band's Gotta Do" proves, The Refreshment's job is the same as ever. Write a good song. Deliver it with passion and conviction. Record a killer album. Go out on the road and make the clubs rock. Collect a gold album. If you wonder where The Refreshments are heading, look no further than the new single, "Keep Movin' On" - a reassuring point of direction from the band who still are unsurpassed in doing what they once set out to do.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11905

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The Refreshments

Two decades have passed since a bunch of kids from Gavle decided to walk in the footsteps of their Rockpile heroes and put all their bets on basic three-chord rock. It was a wise decision. Twelve consecutive gold albums, two platinum and more than half a million albums sold proves... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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11:00pm CDT

The Vandelles

The Vandelles are deep in the surging psych-pop scene. Their sound occupies a territory that covers the pulp-rock stylings of early Jesus and Mary Chain colliding with slinky hula surf rock riffs and harmonic dissonance. Based in Brooklyn NYC, their style, sound and attitude embodies noir rock played on warm nights on a California beach, delivering a popped up surf-psychedelia sound that drives a good party. The songs take the beach vibes of a Beach Boys record and run them through a static cracked sound wave, enhanced by the band’s vintage approach to both songwriting and sonic allocation. The all-female rhythm section (bass and drums) deals out thunderous riffs while two the gents squeal feed-back solos covered by lush vocals, all set to tropical-themed projections and cough syrup sweetness. The music comes on like a hazy dream, full of just the right amount of nostalgia to get the senses up, filled with enough pop to get the feet hopping. Their first EP grabbed them an MTV spot, countless live shows, including a national tour opening for storied band “The Warlocks”, as well as headliner spots as Austin Psyche Fest 2010 and Iceland Airwaves 2010. The band has released a self-titled debut EP in 2009 on Safranin Sound here in the US, and on SVC Records in the UK . Most recently, The Vandelles self released their first full-length record, Del Black Aloha; with a video in support shot by famed videographer Bruce Ashley for the single “Lovely Weather”. The Vandelles are currently recording their new album (……) and preparing for spring summer tours in Europe.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12017

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The Vandelles

The Vandelles are the surf-darlings of the surging psych-pop scene, intertwining their signature psych-noir sound with 60’s pulp-rock stylings and slinky hula surf riffs and harmonic dissonance the band lays out a sound that all can get down to. Based in Brooklyn NYC, their style... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Parish Underground

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11:00pm CDT

The Vaudeville Smash

They're good looking. They're humble. They recognise a good hook when a good hook comes a knocking. Their live show is gonna f#@k you up. The Vaudeville Smash began with 3 brothers an intense love of the good music and a desire to the give the kids something they'd never seen or heard. Nouveau Yacht Rock. .. Melodies and harmonies, hooks and feet tapping beats - it's song writing steeped in the traditions of the great Yacht Rock masters but with a fresh and thoroughly unique approach. Based in Melbourne Australia, the band released their debut EP in March 2010 to a full house at The East Brunswick Club. Since then, the band has been touring the country relentlessly, playing venues in Sydney, Brisbane, Byron, Gold Coast, Tasmania and Adelaide. With their uncanny knack of transforming a dance floor and their infectious energy, they've been leaving audiences stunned and have built a legion of die-hard-dancing-fans. TheirÂ song 'Hey' was featured as Rage's 'Indie clip of the Week' and has enjoyed extensive radio play, including a stint on Triple J, PBS, RRR and FBI. This year has already seen them complete yet another national tour, win the popular audience vote on the New Music Stage at the St Kilda Festival, release their brand new film clip and head to Austin for the South by South West Festival. They will be launching their second EP nationally in April/May. FUN FACTS: The brothers and founding members (Marc, Dan and Luca) formed their first group, aged 11, 10 and 8, while visiting the tiny village of their birth in the Tuscan Apennines. They called themselves 'The 3 Gees' and played a mix of Bee Gees and Roxette covers. The Vaudeville Smash was the name of an Italian children's karaoke machine that was around in the late 80s. Eldest brother Marc took up the saxophone after seeing Rob Lowe playing one in St Elmo's Fire Â with a sax and a cool haircut the world could be his oyster Â little did he know Â ..
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12304

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The Vaudeville Smash

They're good looking. They're humble. They recognise a good hook when a good hook comes a knocking. Their live show is gonna f#@k you up. The Vaudeville Smash began with 3 brothers an intense love of the good music and a desire to the give the kids something they'd never seen or heard... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Karma Lounge

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11:00pm CDT

The Wonderful Sound Of Induce!

The Wonderful Sound Of Induce! – Halfway Between Me And You The Story Starting off early, Induce, like many children, loved to sing. Everywhere and anywhere, the sound of music was with him. And almost as if lead by fate, the sounds of poppy Soul music and Rhythm & Blues drew him in early. He quickly learned to mimic Michael Jackson’s moves from Beat It, even donning a replica of the legendary red zippered vest MJ wore in the video. One particular incident around age 5 had him singing Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing” at the top of his lungs in a local Miami department store, without the slightest clue to the song’s meaning. His mother, halfway between embarrassment and amusement, chalked it off as kids being kids, as most moms would. In the late 80’s and early 90’s, he and his friends would create dance routines to their favorite New Edition, Bobby Brown and Bell Biv Devoe records, clearing out the living room to learn the “Running Man” or the “Roger Rabbit.” Throughout Jr. High and High School, he sang in the chorus and while on field trips or before class, he and 2 friends drew crowds while singing a cappella versions of their favorite Jodeci, Shai, & Boyz II Men songs, snapping their fingers and harmonizing as if the were the Doo-Woppers of the 50’s. But none of this really set in and the talent remained unrealized. Even he himself admits to never truly having to urge to become what his whole life was setting him up to be. Only within the last 2 years has Induce started to seriously take advantage of what was always there, but was simply untapped. Created in secret, Halfway Between Me And You was conceived almost upon accident, yet from the beginning came to be because of one specific source of inspiration. The earliest recordings started out as love letters to a lost love and while that concept remains at the album’s heart, Induce was able to shape those rough demos into pop diamonds. So personal and special was this project that only a handful of even Induce’s closest friends have heard these songs, even up to now, nearly 2 years after it’s inception. Surprisingly, the song that cemented the idea of taking this singing thing serious wasn’t even a love song. It was when Induce’s longtime production partner, Manuvers, literally tricked him into recording a cover of an obscure Boogie classic called “Get Down Saturday Night” that he finally learned what life had planned for him since so long ago. And now, the musical education he has been receiving from the time he was 5 to today has informed his style immeasurably, never not listening for the new. Sweet songs of love set up the huge harmonies learned from Joedci’s Gospel leanings. Simply written words with deep emotional meaning and universal themes harkens back to both Stevie Wonder and Brian Wilson alike. The influences of the teachers are all present and wonderfully remembered with reverence. From Prince to Michael, N.E. to B.B.D., Stevie (Wonder) to Stevie (Arrington), from D-Train to D’Angelo to Dilla. This is the Future Soul. This is The Wonderful Sound Of Induce!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11563

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The Wonderful Sound Of Induce!

The Wonderful Sound Of Induce! – Halfway Between Me And You The Story Starting off early, Induce, like many children, loved to sing. Everywhere and anywhere, the sound of music was with him. And almost as if lead by fate, the sounds of poppy Soul music and Rhythm & Blues drew him... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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11:00pm CDT

Thee Attacks

THEE ATTACKS (dk) "My new favourite Dansih band is definitely Thee Attacks. They where amazing. A band like them does not exist in USA." DAVID FRICKE of the ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE, qouted in Politiken (DK), May 25th after attending Thee Attack' blistering performance at SPOT 2010 Thee Attacks are a mod-looking four-piece from Aalborg in north Denmark. Soulful vocals complement a '65-era Townshend guitarist who whacks out Have Love, Will Travel-style riff after riff. So good - and with no covers - they'll easily move beyond the garage and could crossover to become a successor to The Hives. Primitivist über-producer Liam Watson is here and smiling along.” - KIERON TYLER - MOJO MAGAZINE In June 2009 Thee Attacks finished 3 weeks of recording their debut album in Toe Rag Studios with producer Liam Watson (White Stripes, The Kills, Supergrass + many, many more). The album, “That’s Mister Attack to you!” was released on Crunchy Frog Records, april 2010. This is a band that wants to do more than just play 60´s inspired garage rock. Don’t be fooled by the references to bands like The Sonics, The Kinks, The Who and early Them. There is no covers, the songs are their own and always served with an impressive energy live. With an average age of only 22 the band has been noticed at both the Danish and the European clubs
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11002

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Thee Attacks

”Thee Attacks are a mod-looking four-piece from Aalborg in north Denmark. Soulful vocals complement a '65-era Townshend guitarist, who whacks out Have Love, Will Travel-style riff after riff. So good - and with no covers - they'll easily move beyond the garage and could crossover... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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11:00pm CDT

Transmissor

A Brazilian Folk Rock band, formed in 2007. Performed in the most important independent Brazilian Festivals and venues throughout the country. Transmissor has one record, "Sociedade do crivo mútuo", released in 2009 by the indie label Ultra Music. Transmissor is finishing up the recording of their second album, "Nacional", and it should be out in stores in April of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13924

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Transmissor

A Brazilian Folk Rock band, formed in 2007. Performed in the most important independent Brazilian Festivals and venues throughout the country. Transmissor has one record, "Sociedade do crivo mútuo", released in 2009 by the indie label Ultra Music. Transmissor is finishing up the... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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11:00pm CDT

Twin Atlantic

When Glasgow's Twin Atlantic released their 2009 mini-album, Vivarium, it immediately found an awestruck audience. The reviews were uniformly ecstatic. Grand, sweeping and eloquent, it was a collection of songs with a heart and soul, crafted by passion and informed by staunch lyrical and musical frankness. It set Twin Atlantic on a rollercoaster Â one that has led, now, to the release of their full debut, Free, on Red Bull Records, an inspiring collection of songs full of ambition, pain, belief and soul. In a world of music dominated by talent show winners, mass-marketed bands and meaningless music, here, finally, is a band in which to invest your heart. Formed in 2007 in Glasgow, and infusing their music with their Scottish heritage, Twin Atlantic found themselves caught in a whirlwind in the months that followed Vivarium's release. Support slots with the great and the good Â from blink-182 to My Chemical Romance and The Gaslight Anthem Â followed tours the length and breadth of Britain, Europe and America. Interviews, photo-shoots, magazine articles and newspaper pieces amounted to a blur of excitement and hype. 'We had three years where we've had this barrage of dream scenarios which we grasped with two hands,' says frontman Sam McTrusty. But, in the grasping, Twin Atlantic worried they had strayed from the ethos and ideals with which they had started their band. 'We suddenly thought, 'What are we doing?'' adds McTrusty. In that moment of realisation, Twin Atlantic did what only the best bands do. They rediscovered their love for music and for pouring themselves, their feelings, fears, hopes and dreams into it. The results are their brilliant new album. 'This band was meant to be based on integrity,' says McTrusty. 'We wanted there to be a brutal honesty in the lyrics. I think we've done that.' The quest to deliver authenticity in their music led them to the influential producer Gil Norton ('a fucking dude-and-a-half,' according to guitarist and cellist Barry McKenna) with who they teamed up in the Red Bull Studios in Santa Monica, California at the end of 2010. 'We really trusted that he could help us make an honest record because he's already achieved that with other bands like Pixies and Foo Fighters early in their careers. You can hear the genuineness in the bands he's worked with.' And with Norton, they set about crafting an exceptional album. 'I was unbelievably excited to be working with Gil Â he's been at the helm of a handful of my favourite records, including The Colour And The Shape which single-handedly made me decide that I needed to play in a band,' says drummer Craig Kneale. 'When we got in the studio with him, it was just a complete dream. We're so confident in each of the songs, and there must have been about 100 points in the studio where we would listen back to something and all get goosebumps.' And throughout, that all-important sincerity was there. 'We can hold our heads high and say we did exactly what we wanted, and exactly how we wanted. At no point have we compromised as a band, as musicians or as people,' says McKenna. 'I think all great music has to be truthful and we have certainly achieved that, to one another and collectively outwards.' Free is an album of experiences. Having had their horizons broadened by touring the UK, Europe and America, McTrusty, in particular, spent time gazing from aeroplane and van windows fearing the world he was seeing was becoming a more uniform place. 'We haven't written a political record,' he says, 'but there are issues in there like globalisation because that's something that freaks me out. Perhaps that's come from touring and feeling that everything sometimes seems the same.' It was a train of thought that unfurls masterfully throughout the record. 'There are songs about how the media and big corporations manipulate and mould your opinions,' he says. 'You end up becoming a lesser version of yourself as a result.' But if this is a record that takes a more worldly view than before, it is still one that remains steadfastly personal too Â yet it's one that could be personal to all their fans. 'Sam discusses a lot of issues not only personal to him, or even the four of us, but to the modern generation,' says McKenna. 'Many people will be able to relate to these songs, and hopefully they will.' 'Lyrically these are not my stories,' adds bassist Ross McNae, 'but I do feel more of an attachment to some of the messages within certain songs. I can personally associate more with the lyrical content of these songs.' Musically, too, they were ambitious. Forging on from Vivarium's expressiveness, Twin Atlantic wanted to make an album that was both vast and encompassing. 'There are love songs and relationship songs, there are some with a party vibe, there are some that are weird, heavy and grungey pop songs,' says McTrusty. Hence Free's stunning vision, one built on intricate songwriting aimed at the emotional core of its listeners. In each track, in each guitar line or beat, each lyric or phrase, it's an album in which the band's hearts beat and their souls shimmer. You can hear such personality in even the simplest things: the fact that McTrusty's Scottish accent shines through is just one. 'Why,' asks McTrusty, 'would you tell a personal story in anyone else's voice but your own?' But, most of all, the album has an emotional honesty that speaks straight from the heart. In all its twists and turns it embodies its creators. 'I don't know if we could live with ourselves if we were to make a song that didn't have the four of us in the music,' says McTrusty, before McKenna adds: 'Personally the only thing I wanted to achieve from this whole process is an album the four of us could stand by and invest ourselves in. We have done that.' And it's because of music like this that the sense of expectation around Twin Atlantic is developing rapidly. This brilliant record, one of the most anticipated of the year, has been tipped by tastemakers and fans alike. If Vivarium left the band poised for greatness, 2011 will be the year in which they attain it. 'Music's been dumbed down and homogenised. There are lots of people who don't believe in it anymore. But we've made a record with substance,' says McTrusty finally. 'We're giving people something to believe in again.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13475

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Twin Atlantic

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's

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11:00pm CDT

Veil of Maya

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Veil of Maya

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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11:00pm CDT

Veronica Falls

Veronica Falls formed in 2009 from the ashes of The Royal We and Sexy Kids. Bizarrely the band had their myspace site up for only an hour before they were contacted by Blank Dogs kingpin Mike Sniper, who snapped up their debut release for his influential Captured Tracks label. The band released their debut UK single, "Found Love In A Graveyard", on Trouble Records (Kasms, Crystal Castles, HEALTH, Male Bonding etc), followed by Beachy Head on tastemaker label No Pain In Pop (Telepathe, Forest Swords, Trailer Trash Tracys). They write serene pop nuggets: think C-86 reverentially smothered in dark 60s psyche-pop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15011

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Veronica Falls

Veronica Falls formed in 2009 from the ashes of The Royal We and Sexy Kids. Bizarrely the band had their myspace site up for only an hour before they were contacted by Blank Dogs kingpin Mike Sniper, who snapped up their debut release for his influential Captured Tracks label. The... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Beauty Bar

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11:00pm CDT

White Denim

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White Denim

http://whitedenimmusic.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Club de Ville

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11:00pm CDT

Woodsman

Woodsman is an experimental ambient post-psychedelic band based in Denver, CO. The quartet contains two totemic percussionists and two sonic animators who employ electric guitars, feedback loops, and recorded samples to build the dreamy astral soundscapes that define Woodsman’s sound. Influenced by hazy mountain passes, the cinema of Stan Brakhage, and early 1970’s improvisational recordings by Miles Davis Woodsman has crafted aural offerings that are uniquely their own.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12108

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Woodsman

Woodsman is an experimental ambient post-psychedelic band based in Denver, CO. The quartet contains two totemic percussionists and two sonic animators who employ electric guitars, feedback loops, and recorded samples to build the dreamy astral soundscapes that define Woodsman’s... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Soho Lounge

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11:00pm CDT

Yeti Lane

After the acclaim that was heaped on their debut album earlier this year, Parisian psych-poppers Yeti Lane return with the ‘Twice’ EP. It features a re-recording of the title-track (a remix of which was recently premiered on Pitchfork) alongside three new songs. In many ways the EP represents a new beginning for the band, because they are now recording and playing live as a duo. But rather than lose their focus following the amicable departure of LoAc Carron, remaining members Ben Pleng (vocals, guitar, synths) and Charlie Boyer (drums, percussion, synths) immediately returned to the studio. It was the perfect thing to do, because here they sound reinvigorated. The polite and polished indie-pop of the album is roughed up and stretched out with bubbling analogue synths and crunching guitars. In fact Ben’s guitar playing on the EP is positively mercurial, ranging from plaintive Michael Rother-esque drones to wild wah-wah reminiscent of the late, great Eddie Hazel. Sometimes, as is the case on ‘Floating’, in the space of one song. That’s not to say they’ve forgotten the melancholy melodies which made them so adorable in the first place: ‘Speed Me Up’ is a slightly out-of-focus indie-pop gem. But it’s the closer ‘Wave’ which might just prove to be the key track; it starts like something from ‘Neu! ’75’, touches on Kraftwerk’s ‘Neon Lights’ and then builds to a tsunami of a climax unlike anything you’ve ever heard. It’s stunning and hints that Yeti Lane’s second album will be a masterpiece.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11655

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Yeti Lane

After the acclaim that was heaped on their debut album earlier this year, Parisian psych-poppers Yeti Lane return with the ‘Twice’ EP. It features a re-recording of the title-track (a remix of which was recently premiered on Pitchfork) alongside three new songs. In many ways the... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
512 Rooftop

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11:00pm CDT

Young Buffalo

Young Buffalo are a 3-piece band from Oxford, Mississippi. The former-moniker of the solo work of Jim barrett, was born in the summer of’09 with the addition of Alex Von Hardberger and Ben Tarbrough. Without much more than song ideas and one booked show, thy began crafting a sound steeped in 3-part harmonies and pounding percussion. Young Buffalo self-released the Catapilah Demo back in 2009 and have then since toured in the US, taking in both SXSW and CMJ 2010. The band signed a US deal with Fat Possum records in May 2010 and have finished recording their debut album with Kyle ‘Slick’ Johnson(Wavves, Cymbals Eat Guitars) at Sweet Tea Studios in Mississippi.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13460

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Young Buffalo

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
Lamberts

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11:00pm CDT

Young Man

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Young Man

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:00pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Parish

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11:05pm CDT

Dawn of Ashes

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Dawn of Ashes

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:05pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:05am CDT
Emo's Annex

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11:15pm CDT

Raphael Saadiq

Since Raphael Saadiq's early days with the groundbreaking 80's soul trio Tony! Toni! Tone! he has carried the torch for old school R&B and in the process has established his place as one of music's most highly regarded recording artists and producers. In addition to releasing a series of critically acclaimed solo albums that have garnered multiple awards and nominations, Saadiq has also worked behind the scenes as an award winning producer, collaborator and sideman for some of music's biggest acts including D'Angelo, John Legend, Joss Stone, The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, Stevie Wonder, the Bee Gees, The Isley Brothers, Mary J. Blige, TLC, Whitney Houston, Snoop Dogg, Earth, Wind and Fire and more. Now, at the peak of his creativity, Raphael Saadiq has announced the release of his fifth studio album Stone Rollin' on May 10, 2011 on Columbia Records. www.raphaelsaadiq.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12486

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Raphael Saadiq

Since Raphael Saadiq's early days with the groundbreaking 80's soul trio Tony! Toni! Tone! he has carried the torch for old school R&B and in the process has established his place as one of music's most highly regarded recording artists and producers. In addition to releasing a series... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:15pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:15am CDT
Stubb's

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11:20pm CDT

Chico Mann

"Chico Mann ﬁnished the showcase with far-reaching, utterly danceable electronica... The songs, in Spanish, swept through a 1970s African diaspora — stop-start funk, Afro-Cuban Santeria rhythms, reggae vocal lines, Miami disco, early hip-hop thuds and claps — to dissolve decades, along with borders." - Jon Pareles - NY Times The sounds of Africa have taken multi-instrumentalist Chico Mann—aka Marcos García—all over the world. So itʼs ﬁtting that after spending years learning to speak Afrobeat, albeit with a Cuban accent, Chico Mann has employed several dialects to make a larger musical statement, creating a hybrid of Afro-Cuban rhythms, Afrobeat and classic freestyle that has emerged to be one of the new, vibrant musical styles of today. Born in New York City to Cuban parents—his mother a pianist and disc jockey, his father a record label head and producer of merengue records—a young Chico started early, diving headlong into the spheres of guitar, piano, and break dancing; the works of Willie Colón, Fela Kuti, Lisa Lisa, and Afrika Bambaataa led the way. His father told him to steer clear of the business, but did he really have a choice? Fast forward to the early 2000s. When he wasnʼt burning up stages worldwide with the mighty Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Chico was home cooking up a more personal sound, featuring himself on all the instruments (guitar, bass, keyboards, programming) and vocals (in Spanish!). A debut album Manifest Tone, Vol. 1 emerged in 2007 and now 2010, he is ready to drop another groundbreaking statement - Analog Drift, his ﬁrst for Wax Poetics Records. Here Chico Mann introduces the rhythms of Afrobeat to the music of Cuba, the Latin freestyle ﬂavors of 1980s New York and Miami, and the synth-heavy electro beats of dance ﬂoors across the globe. This is music is good for your mind and behind. And itʼs always real. The total package. Chico says it best himself: “If you want it you can have it / If you want it, you can take it, you can grab it.” So go out and get what you want, and let Chico Mann provide the soundtrack.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12519

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Chico Mann

"Chico Mann ﬁnished the showcase with far-reaching, utterly danceable electronica... The songs, in Spanish, swept through a 1970s African diaspora — stop-start funk, Afro-Cuban Santeria rhythms, reggae vocal lines, Miami disco, early hip-hop thuds and claps — to dissolve... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:20pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:20am CDT
Scoot Inn

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11:30pm CDT

Brite Futures

Defying all pre-conceived notions you might have that involve combinations of the words Seattle and grunge, rain, sadness, long hair and (capital R) Rock, Brite Futures (formerly Natalie Portman's Shaved Head - ask the band sometime about the name change, it ain't pretty) comes blasting out of the Space Needle, literally, armed with more sunshine and pop fun than a Technicolor cartoon on a sugar-fueled Saturday morning. Brite Futures are all about shiny disco beats, synth-drenched dance numbers, and audience participation, and as their star continues to rise, Seattle will soon be known as the least ironic of cities, the anti-Williamsburg if you will.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14674

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Brite Futures

The newest album from Seattle’s fun-loving quintet Brite Futures is a youthfully swaggering mix of synth-happy pop, rock, funk, disco, and New Wave that the band likes to describe as “punk rock Abba disco Osmonds with chainsaws.” It challenges the notion that irresistible pop... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:30pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:30am CDT
Black & Tan

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11:30pm CDT

Gemini Club

In sweaty loft parties, packed dance clubs, rock n’ roll joints and virtually any place with speakers you’ll find Gemini Club. UR Chicago magazine called them ‘Chicago’s rising-star indie-electro act’. Formed in 2009, the trio have wasted no time in making their presence felt around the world. Debut EP Future Tidings generated a buzz immediately. Forthcoming single, Ghost is already smashing it on Hypemachine and getting plays on BBC Radio One in the UK. The desires of the band are simple: create brilliant dance music, and have fun doing it. The trio has spent countless hours developing a live rig that is designed to fuse the energetic and precise aspects of DJing with live vocals, synthesizers, guitars and bass. While the desires are simple, the objective is clear: Redefine what a “live” performance means. People are taking notice. Gemini Club has already shared the stage with Chromeo, A-Track, Kid Sister, DJ Falcon, Juan MacLean, Hercules & Love Affair, Solid Gold, Hey Champ, Midnight Conspiracy, French Horn Rebellion, DATABASE, WhoMadeWho, and Flosstradamus. Press Quotes "It's clear here that Gemini Club are trying to channel Cut Copy, LCD Soundsystem and the like, and while those aspirations may be lofty... If they keep giving performances like this, they're well on their way." - The Chicagoist “Gemini Club has focused on making their live show as entertaining as possible, and it doesn’t hurt that they put out possibly the best EP I’ve heard all year.” – UR Chicago “Gemini Club are one the most exciting bands going at the moment. Forget all these dudes in tight glitter-laden jeans whaling about stuff, Gemini Club are a band who truely know how to get the party started.” – Too Many Sebastians (UK / Japan) "We can’t seem to get enough of Gemini Club’s ‘Ghost’ right now. It’s such a sweet tune and the remixes to date have been so good it’s hard to choose between them." - Electronic Rumours (UK) "Gemini Club are the trio that are skyrocketing up the food chain, following the footsteps of Phoenix, Aeroplane Cut Copy, Tesla boy and others… These guys are my favourite." - Trashbags Blog (Aus)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13470

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Gemini Club

http://geminiclub.tumblr.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:30pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:30am CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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11:30pm CDT

Mistah FAB

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Mistah FAB

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:30pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:30am CDT
Venue 222

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11:30pm CDT

Redinho

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R

Redinho

http://redinho.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:30pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:30am CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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11:30pm CDT

REKS

Before the Grey Hairs, REKS was just a teenager who fell in love with the hip-hop movement. Little did he know, one day he would experience working with the legendary DJ Premier and Large Professor. Born Corey Isaiah Christie in Lawrence, Massachusetts, August 24th, 1977, REKS practically grew up with Hip-Hop. He first embraced the hip-hop culture by becoming a break-dancer with Funk Town Connection (FTC), competing all over the city of Lawrence. The legendary Rap styles of KRS-One, Slick Rick, and Ice Cube inspired him to pick up the mic and start writing rhymes at a young age. Not too long after that, REKS gained notoriety in his hometown through cipher battles and memorable stage performances. After high school, REKS enrolled into the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. With the Kanye West drive and mentality, REKS decided to drop out of college after one year to pursue his music career full-time. REKS got his career boost in the state’s hip-hop capital, Boston, Mass. He took the underground hip-hop scene by storm and surprised everyone with his first debut album Along Came the Chosen on Landspeed Records in 2001. The album featured his production from his ex-classmates Soul Searchers, Fakts One, and a then 18-year old Statik Selektah. The album also featured Underground Hip Hop's finest at the time, including Pace-Won & Young Zee of the Outsiderz, 7l & Esoteric, J-Live Shabaam Sahdiq, and MSC group members Lucky Dice and Chi Knox. The critically acclaimed LP was nominated for Best Hip-Hop Album & Artist of the Year at The Boston Music Awards and was featured in the Source, XXL, Vibe, and URBS “Next 100”. The album's single “Skills 101” reached 45 on the Billboard Singles chart, putting him on shows and tours with The Clipse, Ghostface Killah, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Redman, De La Soul, Method Man, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Boot Camp Click, JR Writer and one of his idols KRS-One. REKS went on to release the street releases Rekless and Happy Holidays. After several years in the game, REKSREKS spent most of 2007-2008 in the air, flying back and forth to studio sessions in New York and his current residence in Hollywood, Florida. The momentous album features producers DJ Premier, Large Professor, Blaze P, DC The Midi Alien, Soul Theory, DEMOBeatz, 1914 and ten tracks by Statik Selektah. The guestlist includes Lil Fame of MOP, Consequence, Skyzoo, Krumb Snatcha, Termanology, Jon Hope, Paula Campbell, Big Shug and Lucky Dice. Grey Hairs was released on July 22nd 2008 and has since been viewed as an underground classic amongst die hard hiphop fans worldwide. On March 10th 2009 REKS made More Grey Hairs available thru Itunes for Digital Download. More Grey Hairs features leftover material from the Grey Hairs recordings. Be on the lookout for REKS upcoming self titled studio album R.E.K.S. (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme) scheduled to be released Early 2011. The Year of the Showoff continues.....
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12618

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Reks

Before the Grey Hairs, REKS was just a teenager who fell in love with the Hip-Hop movement. Little did he know, one day he would experience working with and alongside some of those legendary hip-hop icons. Born Corey Isiah Christie in Lawrence, Massachusetts, August 24th, 1977, REKS... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:30pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:30am CDT
Fuze

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11:30pm CDT

Sea of Bees

There are the California girls that you know, sun-kissed and white-toothed, easy on the grey cells, easy to tire of. Then there are the other California girls, the ones you can't shake. Julie Ann Baenziger – Jules – was born in the suburbs of Roseville, just outside of Sacramento, CA, quiet and shy, eccentric but happy. She grew up safe and warm, in a sheltered family, content to not know what she wanted to do with her life. Then in her late teens, she went to church with her sister, heard an older girl singing, and fell in love with her instead of God. Suddenly she knew what she wanted, what she had to do – become a musician, and get her music into the world. But it was only years later, when Jules became Sea Of Bees, that she became herself. When you hear her, you realise she is the kind of singer-songwriter you come across only a few times in a lifetime – special, unusual, leaping out at you like an alien, her character fully-formed, her uniqueness intact. Once Jules knew what she wanted, she worked hard to make it hers. She practised and practised – up at five every morning before swimming, then school, then back home for more. She didn't play anything, so she just sang and struck at instruments. Doubts and sadness crept in, so she buried into herself into schoolwork, graduating early, not knowing where to go next with her songs. At 23, she finally moved out of the family home, into the city, into an old creaky house, where she joined a band, playing one string on the bass. She remembers living for drinking and partying, unsure of what to do next. Then one day, playing idly without her band in a studio called The Hangar, John Baccigaluppi, its owner, heard her incredible voice. He bought her coffees where she worked, sat her in the studio with wine and bread after her shifts, told her how much talent she had, and showed her how records were made. He told her that there was nothing wrong about picking strings slowly, thinking about what else you wanted to hear in a record, slotting things together gradually. Jules was learning about music later in life too – in her childhood, her parents would only listen to songs from the '50s, with the odd sprinkle of Cher and Barbra Streisand. From her teens, she had started to enjoy Sigur Ros and Midlake, and the songwriting of Jeremy Enigk from Sunny Day Real Estate. But now she started thinking about how music was written from the heart and the mind, and what she wanted to get out of her own blood and bones, in the purest way. She would sing words that seemed to come out of nowhere, pair them up, and make sense of them. She did so quickly, going to John with an EP she made on ProTools in a day. When he heard it, he was staggered, and wanted to share her with her whole world. Now barely a year after that first EP, Bee Eee Pee, Songs For The Ravens introduces many more people to her greatness. As she made it, she learned to play the marimba, the glockenspiel and the slide guitar. It is full of songs Jules wrote when she was emerging from her chrysalis, the work of someone who wanted to put her entire life on record, rather than keep things hidden any more. Strikefoot is about a friend that Jules had once had feelings for, but didn't have the courage to tell her (“Where would life be? Without you?/Taming all the fires without sunshine on my feet”). Marmalade is about someone who was interested in her, but who she didn't love back (“I can hear my mockingbird/Now, oh, over my shoulder/You have no love to give/So dry just like winter”). It is also an album for the people she loved going through similar situations. Wizbot is about a friend who told another friend that he loved her (“you read my soul, I breathe you in, as I lie still”), only for her to tell him she didn't share his feelings. Skinnybone, the track Jules is most proud of, is about the sweetness of friendship, two people “riding our bikes down L Street/Meeting just for coffee and to sit and just be/And to feel the colour of your soul right next to me”. The album coming out is incredibly special for Jules, and it fits that there is a happy ending to her own story too. After the record was done, and her dream had become real, a new girl started work at Jules' coffeehouse. She came up to her, said hi, later texted her to say that she liked her, and after work one day, Jules ran to hers in the rain. The album is as full of love and of life as what happened there, and Jules wants it to be heard, and wants it to be shared. At last, she is who she is, let out into the world, shaking us to our cores. Our California girl is just where she wants to be.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12008

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Sea of Bees

There are the California girls that you know, sun-kissed and white-toothed, easy on the grey cells, easy to tire of. Then there are the other California girls, the ones you can't shake. Julie Ann Baenziger – Jules – was born in the suburbs of Roseville, just outside of Sacramento... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:30pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:30am CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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11:35pm CDT

The Cave Singers

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The Cave Singers

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:35pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:35am CDT
Red 7 Patio

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11:35pm CDT

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth

Texas noise scuz band with an interest in high volume, repetitive riffs, beer, marijuana, delay pedals, and Sunn Beta Series amps. Latest record out in Europe on Riot Season and in the US on Monofonus Press. "Remove the puns and it lacks any semblance of intelligence!" "Like if Flipper moved to Texas and gangbanged Don Walsh" "A brutal ride thru modern noise-psych that’ll perk up the deafened ears of most Puffy Areolas and Hospitals fans out there."-Terminal Boredom
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12731

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When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth

Texas noise scuz band with an interest in high volume, repetitive riffs, beer, marijuana, delay pedals, and Sunn Beta Series amps. Latest record out in Europe on Riot Season and in the US on Monofonus Press. "Remove the puns and it lacks any semblance of intelligence!" "Like if Flipper... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:35pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:35am CDT
Headhunters

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11:40pm CDT

Mac Miller

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Mac Miller

http://www.macmiller.com

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:40pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:40am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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11:45pm CDT

Flogging Molly

What makes a band truly remarkable? Insightful lyrics? Memorable melodies? Blow-your-mind live performances? The truth is that it takes all of those things along with a boundless enthusiasm, an infectious energy and a supreme devotion to the fans. With this rare combination, a band may ascend past "good," - or even the record industry's Holy Grail, "marketable" - and reach sublime. Drawing on the hardships and joys of their own lives and a musical history ranging from old world Celtic to modern day punk rock, the seven members of Flogging Molly do just that, and they do it with a charm and an ease that makes them one of the most accessible bands performing today. "We're not a traditional band," explains Dublin born singer/songwriter, Dave King. "We are influenced by traditional music and inspired by it, and we put our own little twist on it." Founded in Los Angeles in 1997 by the expatriate King, Flogging Molly got its start and its name from a local bar called Molly Malone's where the band played and grew and laid down the blueprint for its eventual success. As every member of Flogging Molly will emphatically explain, there were no predetermined expectations for the band's sound. From night to night playing to a packed house at Molly Malone's, the sound evolved organically. Traditional Celtic instruments like violin, mandolin and accordion blended seamlessly with grinding guitars and pounding drums. Without consciously attempting it, Flogging Molly merged the music of King's childhood in Dublin with the music of his adulthood in L.A. "If it didn't have mandolin, accordion, fiddle and whistle, it would be punk rock, and if it didn't have guitar, bass and drums, it would be traditional Irish music," King admits. With a sound anchored in such diverse influences and with band members ranging in age from their 20s to their 40s - a decidedly non-MTV-friendly demographical mix, Flogging Molly was not embraced by the mainstream music industry. The band simply didn't fit any preconceived notions of what a "successful" band was. Not deterred in the least, Flogging Molly embraced a DIY philosophy. Their amazing work ethic and rapidly growing fan base led them to DIY-style record label, Side One Dummy, and the two fit hand in glove. In 2000, their Side One Dummy debut, Swagger, featuring the anthemic "The Likes of You Again" and "Black Friday Rule" along with the best ode to a hangover yet, "The Worst Day Since Yesterday" (which later found its way into the Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt film, Mr. and Mrs. Smith), obliterated initial expectations before Flogging Molly headed back into the studio to record their 2002 follow up, Drunken Lullabies, which included instant classics like the rousing "Rebels of the Sacred Heart" and the doleful "The Son Never Shines (on Closed Doors)." 2004's Within a Mile of Home once more showcased the band's ability to play driving rock and roll on one track then slide effortlessly into lilting, pastoral harmonies on the next and contained a beautiful duet between King and Lucinda Williams on "Factory Girls." Flogging Molly's latest album, Float, recorded in King's native Ireland, delivers still another iteration of the band's sonic evolution. More mature yet retaining the immediacy that marks all of their work, Float may find the widest audience acceptance of any Flogging Molly album. Hard charging tunes such as "Requiem For A Dying Song," "Paddy's Lament" and "You Won't Make a Fool Out of Me" give way, as listeners have come to expect, to more sober ruminations on tracks like "Float." The overall effect is a symphonic layering of sound that possesses a unique rhythmic flow from boisterous to bereaved and back again. Long time fans and new discoverers will be equally astounded. Spend 10 minutes in a room with the members of Flogging Molly, and you will have no doubt about their passion for their music. As mandolin and banjo player Bob Schmidt describes it, "We're deadly serious about what we do. As much as it's a good time and a fun thing, it's no joke to us." Guitarist Dennis Casey echoes that sentiment, saying, "I just give it all I've got because I just believe in it that much." Flogging Molly isn't a mere band, they're a seven member nuclear family. They are as devoted to one another as they are to the music they create. It's no wonder their extended family - the legion of loyal Flogging Molly fans - keeps growing every day.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12341

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Flogging Molly

What makes a band truly remarkable? Insightful lyrics? Memorable melodies? Blow-your-mind live performances? The truth is that it takes all of those things along with a boundless enthusiasm, an infectious energy and a supreme devotion to the fans. With this rare combination, a band... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:45pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:45am CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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11:45pm CDT

Sims

Restless and passionate but with an unflinching realism at his core, Sims has seen enough of life to know there are no easy answers. His second full-length release, Bad Time Zoo, out February 15th on Doomtree Records, reflects this rapper’s ongoing quest for solid understanding in a society on the brink of dystopia. For Sims, it’s been a long road. Andrew Sims grew up in the working-class Minneapolis suburb of Hopkins, Minnesota. His parents were both musicians with problems of their own, and Sims often had to look out for himself and his younger brother. “I was super short-fused,” he remembers. “I got in fights almost every day until I was about 13.” He found solace in rap and R&B music, nurturing a love for mainstream hits as well as then-underground artists such as the Wu-Tang Clan. His parents didn’t approve of his new love, however, so he built a secret stash of cassette mixtapes that he traded to kids at school. He soon found a gift for rhyme and begin channeling his aggression into feisty, kinetic wordplay. His rap habit quickly grew from playground cyphers to recorded projects. In high school, he met a local producer and rapper named P.O.S. who would sell him beats for $30 a pop and let him record at his house for free. Eventually, their home-recording experiment blossomed into a full-on musical enterprise that would pull in other aspiring artists and help put Minneapolis hip-hop on the map. Enter Doomtree. Hailing from the same untamed Minneapolis indie music scene that spawned both punk legends the Replacements and, 20 years later, hip-hop powerhouse Rhymesayers, Doomtree has become one of the most trusted and influential names in grassroots hip-hop. Since its birth in 2002, Doomtree has grown from a CD-R-slinging, fast-food-fueled DIY collective into a tightly knit, business-savvy operation. In addition to Sims and P.O.S., Doomtree’s roster includes some of the most daring artists working in hip-hop today: Lazerbeak, Dessa, Mike Mictlan, Paper Tiger, and Cecil Otter. In a genre that all too often rewards imitation over innovation, Doomtree’s artists strive for originality without sacrificing mass appeal. As a result, fans of Doomtree have come to expect uncommon hip-hop delivered in clever, club-rocking doses, and Bad Time Zoo will not disappoint. Setting himself as spokesman for a generation fraught by vapid commercialism, political cynicism, and the paradoxical power of technology to both connect us and drive us apart, Sims seeks a path out of the disappointment that plagues modern life. The time of plenty, inbox full / So why do I feel so goddamn empty? he demands on opening track “Future Shock.” But while he casts himself as an alienated prophet, make no mistake: Sims’ message is of empowerment, hope, and badass beats. The results are epically infectious. Over the pulse and sway of Lazerbeak’s urgent, expansive production, Sims raises 50-story verses and swings wrecking-ball choruses. With scenes straight from Darwin’s nightmares – people as animals gorging in the streets (“The Veldt”) – Bad Time Zoo is not so much a hip-hop album as a teeming, beat-driven urban wilderness. On the horn-sample-driven first single, “Burn It Down,” Sims raps like a red-eyed city planner who just downed his eighth Red Bull and Adderall cocktail and is on the street corner calling for destruction before renewal. Or take the thumping, wickedly funny “One Dimensional Man,” an indictment of complacent liberals: You did your part, you gave your hundred bucks to NPR / You joined a co-op now, bought the hybrid car. (For the record, Sims votes Democrat and drives a hybrid.) But lest you think you need an advanced degree and a machete to enter Bad Time Zoo, Sims keeps his narratives grounded and real, and Lazerbeak’s musical compositions would sound just as good on a club PA as headphones. Just spin “Love My Girl,” a pop confection that juxtaposes dark observations on the dating life with a surprisingly sweet candy center. A pop-culture omnivore, Sims cites influences that range from the sci-fi of Ray Bradbury, to the films of David Lynch, to the 1940s graphic novels of Will Eisner. But most of all, Sims listens to the world around him. “I draw a lot more from human interaction than I do from music,” he says. “I listen and try to understand how people function.” Like all good writers, Sims has an ear for what makes us human. “What are your soft spots? When are you at your most defensive, your most unabashedly happy or proud?” he elaborates. “Or when I see someone try to cobble a defense together when they're hurting. Those moments are noteworthy to me. I try to pay attention to them.” Pay attention to Sims, and you’ll be better for it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12499

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Sims

Restless and passionate but with an unflinching realism at his core, Sims has seen enough of life to know there are no easy answers. His second full-length release, Bad Time Zoo, out February 15th on Doomtree Records, reflects this rapper’s ongoing quest for solid understanding... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:45pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:45am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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11:50pm CDT

The Black Lips

200 Million Thousand What do you do when your sixteen and in deep shit? You're looking out at the world from the strip-mall and the detention hall, from the basement and the cul-de-sac and it just looks like there is a wall around you. Everybody tells you and your friends that you're going nowhere, that your lives are already ruined. What the fuck do you do? You hang around and smash stuff and get high and try to be a bad-ass, that's what you do. You steal and drink and smash up the car your mom gave you and pull your pee-pee out in public. You work at sandwich shops and fast-food joints and try to screw private school girls because they think your tough and the girls at your school think your gay because you pretended to give your friend a blowjob at the junior prom. You fuck it all up as ugly and as dirty as you can because, why the fuck not? Your parents and teachers and sandwich-shop supervisors look at you and think, "What happened to the kid? He has all the advantages in the world and he has chucked it all in the shitter. Doesn't he believe in the inherent goodness of our enlightened society? Doesn't he believe in any thing at all?" It is this question, the question of belief, nay, the question of faith, that is the crux of the matter. It is this question that was asked of the Black Lips. And the Black Lips have answered it. They have answered it in their songs and in their actions. They have answered it for every shit-assed, burned-out brat that staggers out of the suburbs. They have answered it resoundingly and continue to answer it. "Where is their answer?" you may ask. Do those psychedelic swamp guitar drones bear witness to a faith of some kind? Does the quasi-violent sexual comedy of their stage show underscore a deeply held belief system? Does their commingling of Deep South, big-tent revival rhetoric with hoary-throated, drug-haze mumble truly mean anything, to them or to anyone else? You bet your ass it means something to them. How would they have persevered through all the drudgery and threats of doom if it didn't mean a goddamn thing to them? Their adversaries have been formidable and numerous, and they have bested them all. Why, even in their earliest days, death itself reared its ugly head to attempt to halt their progress, and was dismissed directly. How, without faith, could the Black Lips have carried their message forth into the four corners of the earth? And so, on the eve of the release of their fifth album, the faith abides stronger than ever. A host of influences have passed through their gullet and provided the sustenance to keep their faith alive. The dusts of a southern back road and the big-city gutter puke crackle in the grooves of this record as it did in the previous ones. The shouts and moans and static continue to bear witness. "But faith in what?" the fathers, mayors and captains of industry might continue to ask. Well, if you've never been one of those shit-assed brats looking out into a world you were already excluded from, a world that sickened you, but for which there was no alternative, then you may not understand. But, through the eyes of one whom, like them, was a go-nowhere from the get-go, the Black Lips represent the faith that it takes to reject that world of sterile, futile, servile, silliness and forge your own world based on bravery and bad-ass-ness. They have carried to fruition the plan that has been hatched, and will continue to be hatched in the minds of dizzy, dumb and desperate youth the world over. Now they carry their message of faith to the world. FEAR NOT! BE BRAVE AND TAKE HEART! THE WORLD IS YOURS IF YOU ACCEPT THE POWER OF FAITH!!! (As I record these words a purple and orange fog engulfs the bay below me. The gin gimlets glide down my throat and I ponder the freedom that I, myself, have wrenched from the 'enlightened society' that once oppressed me. It is good and right that we should live free. I know this, the Black Lips know this, and the gulls in the bay below know this. Take this knowledge and go in faith.) Baby Gusty Accra, Ghana December, 2008
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14234

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The Black Lips

200 Million Thousand What do you do when your sixteen and in deep shit? You're looking out at the world from the strip-mall and the detention hall, from the basement and the cul-de-sac and it just looks like there is a wall around you. Everybody tells you and your friends that you're... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:50pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:50am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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11:59pm CDT

The Hounds Below

The Hounds Below is a new band comprised of lead vocalist Jason Stollsteimer (of the Von Bondies), guitarist Ben Collins, drummer Nick Adams and bassist Gjon Gjavelini. The band was originally formed in 2008 after Stollsteimer wrote a group of songs dealing with a previously unexplored emotional territory. Jason's songs encompass a refreshing yet nostalgic aesthetic, creating a distinct sound that is captured in every reverberating note - Think modest mouse with Roy Orbison as the singer. Stollsteimer's genre-defying songs transition effortlessly through a variety of musical styles. From the heart-aching 'Crawling Back to You' to the hauntingly beautiful 'Cumberland's Crumblin,' each song showcases Stollsteimer's solid song-writing and versatile vocal capabilities.

http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13969

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The Hounds Below

The Michigan four-piece blends angular post-punk, rock and the balladeers of yesterday, mastering the art of mature indie- pop while still winking at youth’s never-ending need to wave a flag of revolt. The result is a modern love letter to the masses that manages to paint a canvas... Read More →

Wednesday March 16, 2011 11:59pm - Thursday March 17, 2011 12:59am CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

Tags 21+, Music

12:00am CDT

A Place to Bury Strangers

A Place to Bury Strangers had a simple goal for their first proper studio album, the exquisitely-damaged Exploding Head: "The original idea," says vocalist / guitarist Oliver Ackermann, "was to create the craziest, most fucked-up recording ever." How crazy, you ask? Enough to justify that Cronenberg-channeling title, for one, as dollops of distortion and flecks of feedback deliver enough controlled chaos to derail a turntable. And if vinyl isn't your thing, well, let's just say you'll be checking the levels on your living room stereo from the second "It Is Nothing" sucks everyone in earshot through a vortex of groove-locked rhythms (hammered out by drummer Jay Space and bassist Jono MOFO) and back-spun power chords. Pain as pleasure, if you will, a beautiful feeling that's maintained for 43 mesmerizing minutes, from the paranoid android pop of "In Your Heart" and gorgeous gate-crashing melodies of "Keep Slipping Away" to the Chinese water torture chords of "Lost Feeling" and sputtering percussion of "Everything Always Goes Wrong" Not to mention the apocalypse now effects of "Ego Death" the sinewy, slightly sinister overtones of the title track, and the firework finale flare-ups of "I Lived My Life To Stand in the Shadow of Your Heart". A Place to Bury Strangers has an illustrious touring history including supporting Nine Inch Nails at arenas, large venue tour with MGMT in Europe a full US tour with Holy Fuck and shows with some of their heroes and influences including The Jesus and Mary Chain, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Dandy Warhols and Chapterhouse. They have been touring non stop since the release of Exploding Head, doing three full scale US tours of the US and UK/Europe including shows with the Big Pink, Japandroids, Darker My Love and Dead Combo. They are now hard at work on the follow up to Exploding Head with an eye toward a Spring 20011 Release. A Place To Bury Strangers have often been called "the loudest band in New York". This may very well be the case, but unlike much so-called "loud" rock and roll that's out there, APTBS is not loud simply for the sake of it. The sonically overdriven sound they've accomplished is no clumsy accident, but a carefully cultivated and well-maintained entity all its own, fostered by an unbridled passion that's clearly evident in every live show they play and each recording they make. A Place To Bury Strangers does not so much play songs as allow them to pour out. They are songs about longing, heartbreak and confusion played extremely well and at a passionately loud volume...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13878

Artists

A Place To Bury Strangers

Noise is like death; they are both prone to speculations about what might or might not might be there, falsely perceived or deceptively real. They require a free fall of faith. In noise, you may choose to land lovingly on melody or you may stay lost in the technicolor grey sheets... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Prague

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12:00am CDT

Admiral Fallow

ADMIRAL FALLOW www.admiralfallow.com ALBUM “BOOTS MET MY FACE” UK WIDE RELEASE 28 MARCH 2011 SINGLE “SQUEALING PIGS” 28 MARCH 2011 SOUTH BY SOUTH WEST MARCH 2011 FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF “DELIVERED – ALT VERSION” AVAIL NOW UK HEADLINE CLUB TOUR MARCH 2011 BIOGRAPHY Admiral Fallow is the latest stunning artist whose March 21st 2011 released album Boots Met My Face has been produced by award winning engineer Paul Savage; former Delgados drummer and winner of the 2010 UK Producers’ Guild “Breakthrough Producer of the Year” award. “Boots” was recorded at Savage’s renowned Glasgow studio Chem 19, a studio that in 2009 / 2010 / 2011 alone gave us wonderful albums from Phantom Band, Twilight Sad, King Creosote, The Unwinding Hours, Emma Pollock, Idlewild, Mogwai and The Burns Unit. Paul Savage also recorded the latest Franz Ferdinand album. Admiral Fallow comprises:- Louis Abbott – singing, guitars Sarah Hayes – flute, keyboards, singing Joe Rattray - stand up double bass Kevin Brolly – clarinet, keyboards Philip Hague – drums Craig Grant – guitars, singing Lead singer and main writer Louis Abbott gives an idea of what fans can expect of the album when he says, “All of the songs document the first chapter of my life, be it memories from school or kicking a ball about with my childhood chums. All of the songs are taken from real life events. There's no fiction. I'm not into making up stories or characters for the sake of trying to stir emotions. They are songs about friends and family as well as a fair bit of self-evaluation.” Their sets go from simple voice and guitar compositions (‘Four Bulbs’), through stomping Wilco-esque tunes to riotous cacophonies of white noise; their songs about alienation within relationships and experiences of “youth” itself are sung and screamed with utter abandon while the band work themselves into a furious frenzy… “A thrilling, cathartic experience” Sub City Radio. “……could just be the start of something massive….” The Fly review of 26.07.10 King Tuts gig Here’s the story so far………. Admiral Fallow is a stunning new group, formerly known as Brother Louis Collective, born in 2007 and gathered round the precocious talent of the young foot-stamping, faintly maniacal singer/song-writer Louis Abbott. Citing influences including Tom Waits, Elbow, Low, Midlake, King Creosote, and Springsteen, Admiral Fallow adds clarinet, flute, stand up double bass and four jaw-dropping voices to the usual indie line-up to smash through their joyous, heart-filled, orchestral-tinged and beautifully well crafted songs. Louis is proud to be Scottish and his accent is to the fore in his singing, contrasting magically with the Northumbrian tones of Sarah Hayes, the second vocalist. Their live show has lead to quotes such as “…….one of the best shows I have seen at King Tuts in the last few years…..” Geoff Ellis, MD, DF Concerts of the King Tuts show 26.07.10 Fyfe Dangerfield of the Guillemots has supported and lauded this exceptional band since their formation, personally asking for them to open for the Guillemots in Glasgow and Edinburgh on their 2007 Scottish tours - and it's easy to see why. The band’s reputation quickly spread amongst Scottish promoters in 2008, culminating in their receiving the King Tut’s “Your Sound” artist of the month award and making their second appearance at the Connect Festival that summer. Headline slots at Nice and Sleazys and Oran Mor in Glasgow and The Caves in Edinburgh followed. A 5 star gig review in The Sunday Mail, a single on Euphonios Records, still using the name “Brother Louis Collective”, and Gideon Coe airplay on BBC 6Music were soon under their belts. 2008 was a year of quiet, confident progression for the band. In July 2009 the band headlined the Sunday night T Break stage at T in the Park and later that month recorded “Boots Met My Face” at Chem 19, with the UK Music Producers’ Guild “Breakthrough Producer of the Year 2010” Paul Savage at the controls, supported by The Scottish Arts Council and under the guidance of Robin and Jim at Lo-Five Management (Trashcan Sinatras, Jo Mango). They were also crowned the Scotsman’s Under The Radar band of 2009. 2010 brought the new name Admiral Fallow and the birth of the new album “Boots Met My Face”. This was self released in Scotland in partnership with the band’s management on 26 April 2010 on Lo-Five Records. (album of the week in Daily Record and Sunday Mail, **** in The List). Various Scottish bloggers’ Scottish album of the year 2010 The band decided to build up the Scottish press and general awareness in 2010, followed by a planned assault on the wider UK market later in the year and beyond to 2011, then overseas. This strategy has borne fruit so far following the BBC Introducing stage headline slot at T in the Park July 2010 and the Frightened Rabbit 13 date UK and Ireland tour December 2010 support . “Boots” gets its UK wide release on Monday 21 March 2011. On live shows in 2010, Admiral Fallow played with King Creosote at the Fence Collective’s Homegame Festival in March, toured the UK in the first 2 weeks of April and supported the Futureheads in Glasgow on 29 April. Summer festivals were good to the band who opened for King Creosote at the Glasgow West End Festival and rocked out at the Wee Chill, Rockness, the Insider festivals and, famously, on the BBC Introducing Stage at T in the Park, from where they got BBC 2 and BBC 3 TV exposure, a live Radio 1 interview with Edith Bowman and a Radio 1 daytime playlisting for “Taste The Coast”. “Absolutely beautiful…great new talent….” Edith Bowman Radio 1 “That is dreamy…really, really nice….” Fearne Cotton Radio 1 On their August 2010 Scottish tour, on consecutive nights, the band played Hometown gigs with King Creosote, Adem and Silver Columns in Anstruther and then in Paisley with Paolo Nutini, the latter broadcast for live transmission on BBC Radio2’s In Concert series. They also filmed a performance of “Subbuteo” on BBC Switch’s “The Cut” Music special, broadcast on BBC Two in August. A small UK tour in September, including 3 dates supporting the Felice Brothers, culminated in a triumphant London show at the Lexington on September 15 attended by the great and the good of the London music industry as well as an ever increasingly swelling fanbase. “The award for the best of the new acts we have seen perform recently goes to Admiral Fallow. Their excellent set at the Lexington had publishers and A&R out in force. We expect them to be huge. Led by the engaging and captivating future star that is frontman Louis Abbott the 6 piece band will soon have the world at their footballing feet” Paul Kramer, The Hit Sheet, September 2010. To round off September the band played an intimate gig at the lovely Loopallu Festival. The first single was “Subbuteo.” On BBC Radio 1’s The Review Show with Edith Bowman on 13 July 2010, guest reviewer Daniel P Carter said of “Subbuteo”……..” I bought this and listened to it 7 times in a row on the underground on my way here….its so good, so dark, so beautiful…there’s a Nick Drake feel to the guitar playing, the lyrics are really real – really amazing… ” “I really love this band. I think they’re great” Guy Garvey, Elbow, BBC 6Music With the renowned Blair McDonald of Nettwerk Publishing joining booking agent Ross Morrison of Primary Talent International aboard the good ship, and with PR from Devil PR and Radio representation from Rob Lynch at Airplayer hoving in to view, Admiral Fallow are ready to move their development to the next stage. The Frightened Rabbit support shows over the13 date tour of UK and Ireland had sold out shows in December at London, Dublin and the Glasgow Barrowlands (twice). Following this, in 2011 Admiral Fallow will undertake a headline tour of the UK in February and March 28-Feb-11 SCO EDINBURGH SNEAKY PETES 01-Mar-11 SCO ABERDEEN LEMON TREE 02-Mar-11 SCO GLASGOW ARCHES 03-Mar-11 04-Mar-11 05-Mar-11 UK LEEDS NATION OF SHOPKEEPERS 06-Mar-11 UK NEWCASTLE THE CLUNY 07-Mar-11 UK SHEFFIELD THE FORUM 08-Mar-11 UK MANCHESTER DEAF INSTITUTE 09-Mar-11 UK LONDON LEXINGTON 10-Mar-11 UK BIRMINGHAM HARE & HOUND 11-Mar-11 12-Mar-11 UK NOTTS BODEGA 13-Mar-11 UK BRI
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14123

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Admiral Fallow

ADMIRAL FALLOW www.admiralfallow.com ALBUM “BOOTS MET MY FACE” UK WIDE RELEASE 28 MARCH 2011 SINGLE “SQUEALING PIGS” 28 MARCH 2011 SOUTH BY SOUTH WEST MARCH 2011 FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF “DELIVERED – ALT VERSION” AVAIL NOW UK HEADLINE CLUB TOUR MARCH 2011 BIOGRAPHY Admiral... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's

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12:00am CDT

All Tiny Creatures

Wisconsin quartet All Tiny Creatures, led by Thomas Wincek (Volcano Choir), will release their first full length album Harbors on Hometapes on March 29, 2011. The building blocks of the new album, like All Tiny Creatures' 2009 Segni EP, were whittled from looped and freestanding sounds democratically created by synthesis, guitars, and percussion. But as the needle glides into "Holography", the swift and playful start of Harbors, there's a new kind of compositional poise. It's an album of transformative repetition, of music that travels freely between the left and right brain. It pulls from the same well (with a new bucket) as their Krautrock and Minimalist forebears -- guys like Steve Reich, Terry Riley, and Manuel Göttsching --and even the greater history of rhythmic percussion found the world over. And then there's one entirely new instrument for All Tiny Creatures: the human voice. All Tiny Creatures introduce vocals on Harbors, adding a new dimension to their sound as well as to their entire creative process. As songs began to take shape, they were shared with a close (and very talented) group of friends. These were instruments that could talk back. Joining All Tiny Creatures vocalists Thomas Wincek and Andrew Fitzpatrick are Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Roberto Carlos Lange (Helado Negro & Epstein), Phil Cook, Brad Cook, and Joe Westerlund (Megafaun), Ryan Olcott (12 Rods, Mystery Palace), Matthew Byars (The Caribbean), and Jennifer Fitzpatrick (a scientist and Andrew's wife). Harbors will be released on double LP, compact disc, and digitally. The album features striking visual art by world-renowned designer Aaron Draplin of Draplin Design Co., Portland, Oregon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14225

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All Tiny Creatures

For as long as I’ve listened to music, I’ve been planning the soundtrack for the movie of my life. “Comfortably Numb” scores a pitch black drive through the woods in a 280ZX. A hand selects “Into the Mystic” on a jukebox. A clever scene fades Neurosis into Tangerine Dream... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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12:00am CDT

Artifacts

The hip-hop trio Artifacts, comprised of MCs El Da Sensei, Tame One, and DJ KAOS, were described by Vibe's Christian Ex as, "decidedly geared toward the elusive chimera that is Hip-Hop Purist." Based in Newark, NJ, the trio is noted for verbal stamina, memorable rhymes, and eschewing traditional gangsta rap. The Source's Durwin Chow described the group's music as, "antagonistic freestyle barrages centered around infectiously simple yet assuaging choruses." In an interview with Rigoberto Morales of The Source, El Da Sensei described why the band was content being labeled "underground" in the realm of hip-hop. He said, "If it wasn't for groups like us, Beatnuts, Common, Organized, or the Roots ... There wouldn't be any underground, nothing secondary to run to... where else would you go? It's also a place where you start, and start over." Disbanding after their sophomore album, "That's Them", the Artifacts have recently reunited and have been once again performing across the US to hungry and deserving fans. SXSW goers can expect nothing less than 110% beats rhymes and life from these Hip hop legends.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13336

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Artifacts

The hip-hop trio Artifacts, comprised of MCs El Da Sensei, Tame One, and DJ KAOS, were described by Vibe's Christian Ex as, "decidedly geared toward the elusive chimera that is Hip-Hop Purist." Based in Newark, NJ, the trio is noted for verbal stamina, memorable rhymes, and eschewing... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Fuze

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12:00am CDT

Ava Luna

With the release of the critically-lauded Services EP in early 2010 and a near-constant stream of shows and short tours over the successive months, NYC natives Ava Luna have built a reputation for noisy, manic basement soul music in the form of stark, earthy synth-driven beats coupled with tight, prismatic vocal harmonies, which Christopher Weingarten has described as “beautiful, infectious, and damn-near indescribable.” In a church basement in Brooklyn’s deep south, they hone an eclectic mashup of girl group harmonies, growling synth-funk, shimmering distortion, soul stylings set to post-punk snobbery, complex compositions in the guise of quirky pop songs; Al Green singing with Wire, Depeche Mode backing Jamie Lidell. The band has drawn comparisons to TV on the Radio, Dirty Projectors, Prince, Arab on Radar, Phillip Glass, James Chance, Aphex Twin.... Since the band’s inception in 2008, it’s been a slow but steady rise. Before the year is out, Ava Luna will embark on tours of the US and Europe, where they were invited to play the Transmusicales Festival in France; prep a full-length for the spring to be released on Infinite Best Recordings; and continue to expand their unique sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14271

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Ava Luna

http://avalunamusic.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Malverde

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12:00am CDT

Beans

Beans Bio: Accomplished abstract poet. Early architect of electronic-infused beatscapes. Founding member of legendary left-field rap act Anti-Pop Consortium. Childhood Kiss fan. So reads the résumé of the estimable Beans, a New York native raised in the suburb of White Plains. Born in '71, Beans came of age alongside hip-hop. As for siblings, he had one of each. His mother was a dietician, and though his father succumbed to cancer when Beans was 10, he passed on a library of books and records that his son subsequently devoured. Rap's echoes came through the radio courtesy of DJ Red Alert. Beans' mother forbade trips to the city to catch Marley Marl in action, but the action eventually came to the 'burbs, as his Bronx-based cousins brought wax with them when they came out to trim the hedges. Holed up in the seat of Westchester County, young Beans was privy to what his neighbors in Yonkers and New Rochelle were up to. In school, DMX freestyle tapes and Brand Nubian mixes were traded like baseball cards. He'd taken a shine to DJing at 17, but switched to rhyming as it required no equipment. He'd long been into comic books and drawing, so Beans eventually went to college for fine art. While there, he discovered the burgeoning slam poetry scene, and made a name for himself at the Rap Meets Poetry series in SoHo. That's where the future members of Anti-Pop first witnessed him in action. As an emcee, Beans has very few peers outside his circle. Within the Consortium, his rapid staccato and distinct lyrical bent - a mix of classic rap braggadocio and fractured new school narrative - helped vault that group into cult and critical favor circa '99 alongside artists from Anticon and Def Jux. Beans also honed his own beat-making style in the group, citing seminal No-Wavers Suicide as his main influence (with nods to Sun Ra, Mantronix, Sonic Youth, Public Enemy and Autechre). Together with High Priest, M.Sayyid and Earl Blaize, Anti-Pop made four albums for labels as acclaimed as Warp Records and Big Dada, opened for Radiohead on the band's Amnesiac tour, and broke up in 2002. Over the course of three solo albums, Beans mastered his craft. Tomorrow Right Now, 2003, found him laying arty verbal swagger over skronky minimal tracks. Two years later, on Shock City Maverick, he'd doubled down on both counts, sounding more confident, fuller. And on 2008's Thorns, Beans exorcised some spiritual demons, delivering his most personal work to date. Tours and festivals came, EPs and singles too, and eventually, so did the Anti-Pop reunion. At the same time Beans was working with his old partners on their praised comeback LP, Flourescent Black (2009), he was carefully assembling the bits and pieces that would become his 2011 Anticon debut, End It All.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11553

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Mohawk

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12:00am CDT

Bloodgroup

Having released one of the very best albums of 2009 in Iceland according to critics and others alike, Bloodgroup have risen from making simple electro pop in run-down houses in East-Iceland to something much bigger. This four-piece band is known for sensational live shows, their captivating melodies and powerfully crafted brand of electronic music. Bloodgroup released their debut album, Sticky Situation, in November 2007. The album was very well received, and Bloodgroup were considered as one of the most interesting bands in Iceland following its release. The next two years were spent mostly on touring, playing festivals like SXSW in Austin - Texas, NXNE in Toronto - Canada, Roskilde festival in Denmark, CMJ in New York, Eurosonic in the Netherlands and Iceland Airwaves. Bloodgroup's second album, Dry Land, was released in Iceland on December 2nd 2009. It has been one of the most successful albums in Iceland since its release, praised by critics and the first single, My Arms, has done extremely well on Icelandic radio. Dry Land received the Icelandic independent "Kraumur" Album awards and has been called "the best album of the year" by most critics in Iceland, and has been described as a big step forward for the band.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14244

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Bloodgroup

Having released one of the very best albums of 2009 in Iceland according to critics and others alike, Bloodgroup have risen from making simple electro pop in run-down houses in East-Iceland to something much bigger. This four-piece band is known for sensational live shows, their captivating... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Malaia

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12:00am CDT

Chickasaw Mudd Puppies

This legendary Athens duo made its mark in the early 90's with two Michael Stipe/Willie Dixon produced records: White Dirt and 8 Track Stomp and a rockin'-stompin' live show that earned them adoring fans all over the world. Dubbed swamp rock their unique sound owes in large part to their inventive approach to instrumentation, with Brant Slay playing the rockin' chair and stomp box (yeah that's right), wash board, cowbells and tin cans, combined with Ben Reynolds' frenetic blues guitar riffs. Alan Lumpy Cowart, former drummer of the legendary Jacksonville band Beggar Weeds (also Stipe-produced), recently joined the band and is no stranger to the Mudd Puppy sound, having shared many bills while on tour with CMP. The Chickasaw Mudd Puppies drag old-timey porch music kicking and screaming into the 21st Century. The Mudd Puppies are a couple of self-styled rustics who toy with old southern musical styles, both black and white, without being either folkloric or too-cute roots-rocky... White Dirt - augmented with drums, fiddle, and guitar - sweetens the mix without smoothing the edges, but live their foot stompin' and noisy guitar strumming goes down like a gulp of Old Grand-Dad, raw and fiery... The Village Voice, May 1990, Don Palmer The Chickasaw Mudd Puppies... come complete with their own image, sound and esthetic. They're not just [a] band; they're [a] concept... The Mudd Puppies do blues as modern-day folk art... New York Times, January 1991, Karen Schoemer Their reunion after a 20 year hiatus was sparked by recent interests in their music including songs in the upcoming films, The Mechanic (Jason Statham, Ben Foster and Donald Sutherland) and indie film, Tracing Cowboys. The Mudd Puppies enjoyed buzz band status in their first SXSW appearances and 2011 promises no less interesting. So dust off your stompin' shoes Mudd Puppies fans, its "The Young'uns Gotta Eat Tour"... HOOTEE HOO!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12484

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Chickasaw Mudd Puppies

This legendary Athens duo made its mark in the early 90's with two Michael Stipe/Willie Dixon produced records: White Dirt and 8 Track Stomp and a rockin'-stompin' live show that earned them adoring fans all over the world. Dubbed swamp rock their unique sound owes in large part to... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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12:00am CDT

CHIHA

CHIHA MYSTIC VOICE FROM TUNISIA CHIHA is specialised in Arabic-Andalousian music as well as BERBER traditions in modern style and the rare Art of NUBAT, which only very few people know how to sing. Because of her impressive voice she became the main singer for the Palace in Karthago 1968-71 for the President of Tunisia. CHIHA has performed countless tours, appeared on TV at the Soccer World Cup 2006, at TEDDY-Award Berlinale-Filmfestival, Shark Taranolari-Festival Uzbekistan Samarkand & Japan-Tournee 2007, TimeZones-Festival Italy 2009 and on radio broadcasts which introduced her to the public both in Tunisia and abroad with traditional classic Arabic 'Malouf'. Nominated at CREOLE-worldmusic-Award 2010. CD: Oh Mami: United-One-records Mystic Bridges: United-One-records & King-Records 2007
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11941

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CHIHA

CHIHA MYSTIC VOICE FROM TUNISIA CHIHA is specialised in Arabic-Andalousian music as well as BERBER traditions in modern style and the rare Art of NUBAT, which only very few people know how to sing. Because of her impressive voice she became the main singer for the Palace in Karthago... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Copa

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12:00am CDT

Cisco Adler and the Pigeons

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Cisco Adler and the Pigeons

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Rusty Spurs

12:00am CDT

Colour Revolt

Pretty much every band in history has had internal conflict, or members leave over some such inter-band strife. Not every band is able to push past that and create some of their most personal and cohesive material to date. Two years after the release of their full length 2008 debut, Colour Revolt –core members Jesse Coppenbarger and Sean Kirkpatrick -- return with their sophomore album “The Cradle.” “The Cradle” is unashamedly candid, and Coppenbarger and Kirkpatrick have no problem pulling back the curtain on the band’s past life and skeletons. In songs like “8 Years” and “Our Names,” the band explores new areas of their songwriting, while their storytelling style vents through personal issues and finds characters like “Carol” in “Reno.” They reveal the private moments of a life on tour and at home in “8 Years,” while the guitars in “She Don’t Talk” mirror Television and Elvis Costello. Brooks Tipton (keys) and Kirkpatrick’s ethereal tones swirl in the background of woven harmonies in the dynamic, pounding march of “Heartbeat” and “Mona Lisa.” Vocal harmonies, infectious melodies, and incessant drums pervade throughout the entire record. It’s evident that Coppenbarger and Kirkpatrick are finding the pulse of honest, brutal songwriting. With studio time booked a month away at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC, Coppenbarger (Vocals, guitar) and Kirkpatrick (Guitar, vocals) recruited Daniel Davison to add his raw drum style, and Tipton was asked to man the Farfisa, Rhodes and Casios. Producer Hank Sullivant (MGMT, The Whigs) rounded out the lineup on bass. They had a goal to record 11 songs live in 7 days, though the band had never fully played together until a week before the recording session. Sean and Jesse had demoed 20 songs in 2009 and sent 15 to the new band. They met for a week in Jackson, MS and rehearsed in an abandoned trucking company warehouse, hacking through the record song-by-song and played a couple shows prior to the session to work out any nerves. The album reached its full potential after Clay Jones (Modest Mouse), who produced the band’s first record, mixed the 2” tape recordings. In January of 2010, the band created their own imprint, New Fear, under their manager’s (Dualtone) label for the release, allowing them more ownership and creative control of their careers than ever before. As Jesse describes, “New Fear” grew out of “a collapse of interest between the band and Fat Possum. We fell apart. We felt that no one was representing us but us. We lost some brothers, survived and came out feeling like we could do this on our own and better. ‘The Cradle’ will prove that.” In 2006, Colour Revolt’s debut EP garnered national attention when it was re-released by Interscope imprint Tiny Evil. Oxford, MS-based label Fat Possum took notice, signing the band and releasing their first LP “Plunder, Beg, and Curse” in April of 2008. Praise from influential internet and print publications like Stereogum and Paste followed, with Paste naming "Plunder, Beg, and Curse" one of their top 50 releases of 2008. The band spent a year on the road following the release, including a tour with rock pioneers The Breeders and slots at Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11852

Artists

Colour Revolt

Pretty much every band in history has had internal conflict, or members leave over some such inter-band strife. Not every band is able to push past that and create some of their most personal and cohesive material to date. Two years after the release of their full length 2008 debut... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Lamberts

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12:00am CDT

Cosmonauts

Formed in Summer 2009 in Orange County, California. Loud drug-punk.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11868

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Cosmonauts

Hailing from the sleepy suburban sprawl of Orange County, California, Cosmonauts forge malcontent drone-pop melodies, delivered with a clangy laser-fuzz backbone. Formed in Summer 2009 by Alexander Ahmadi & Derek Cowart, Cosmonauts offer a glimpse of drug-addled Southern Californian... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
BD Riley's

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12:00am CDT

Cults

It’s often said that the most subversive pop music – from the Shangri Las to Rihanna – is that which wraps sinister tales within a sugar-coated shell. If so, then it’s hard to imagine a band pushing that manifesto further than Cults. On the surface they could be sickly sweet – a smitten couple called Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin who spin gorgeous melodies across their girl group-inspired bedroom pop. But dig deeper and a whole new world opens up, one that contains songs about anxiety, drug abuse and the pain of moving from adolescence into adulthood. Oh, and those inspirational, moving speeches that appear, ghost-like, behind the music? They’re from a selection of notorious cult leaders
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14735

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Cults

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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12:00am CDT

Database

Lucio Morais and Yuri Chix are Database and have known each other, well, forever. Being childhood friends, they share just about everything, likes, dislikes, and even their favorite foods. However, it wasn’t until 2005 when they discovered their greatest passion, music. While students in film school, the two became famous for gathering the entire student body together—from freshman geek to senior stud—to the dance floor of São Paulo’s legendary, now-extinct club, “AmpGalaxy.”. This new found local fame was the driving force behind the idea to create something new — a fresh live dance act with original beats - called Database. As Database, the two released their first compilation, “Uglyedits Vol.1” in early 2008. Around this time, they were invited to remix Fatboy Slim, and got together with his label (Southern Fried Records) to release their Miami EP including a collaboration with Bonde do Role. From these two releases, their notoriety grew rapidly in Brazil, playing in some of the country’s biggest festivals, including TIM/2008 (with the Klaxons, Kanye West, MGMT, Junior Boys, etc) Haagen Dazs Mix Music Festival/2008 (Uffie, Feadz, Yuksek, The Glimmers and VHS or Beta) Fashion Week/2008 SP/RJ, Eletrônica Festival BH/2008 and Bye Bye Brasil Eletrorock Festival/2008. In 2009 “Uglyedits Vol.2” was released, after which, even more festivals came knocking on the Database door, including the Festival de Teatro de Curitiba 2009, Chemical Music Festival 2009 (Rio de Janeiro), 9 Festival Cultural LGBT, and Vice Magazine Party (2009). Including a Beaches and Friends USA Tour in 2009 and 2010 With French Horn Rebellion. Today Database is one of the biggest electronic names in Brazil, and 2009 saw the band releasing a co-written single with French Horn Rebellion - “Beaches and Friends”. The media response to Beaches & Friends in 2009 had radio support from Radio 1 including DJ’s Annie Mac, Nick Grimshaw, Jaymo & Andy George, also was Hype Machine No.1 for weeks.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12781

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Database

Lucio Morais and Yuri Chix are Database and have known each other, well, forever. Being childhood friends, they share just about everything, likes, dislikes, and even their favorite foods. However, it wasn’t until 2005 when they discovered their greatest passion, music. While students... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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12:00am CDT

DJ Soul Slinger

In 1989, Slinger opened, what was to be one of the most important icons of the American rave culture – the store known as Liquid Sky. DJ Soul Slinger quickly followed up the success of the store with a record label - Liquid Sky Music / Jungle Sky Records. Liquid Sky Music has been responsible for some of the most forward-thinking music to emerge from the New York City underground over the decades. In 1994, he released the Jungle Liquid Sky / Ethiopia 12", being the first release on Jungle Sky Records, and at that, the first American drum and bass production on vinyl. Since then, he has released countless singles, and albumsand remixes, NOW BACK in the USA FROM SAO PAULO,BRAZIL SOUL SLINGER PREMIERE RELEASE@SXSW HIS NEW MULTI STYLE ALBUM "I TOLD U",MANY DIFERENT Rhythms like JUNGLE,DUBSTEP,SAMBA AND MARACATU AND feat. Drumagick,TC IZLAM,AFRIKA BABY BAM,OTTO,JULIA RETTMAN and many other colaborators!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11060

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DJ Soul Slinger

In 1989, Slinger opened, what was to be one of the most important icons of the American rave culture – the store known as Liquid Sky. DJ Soul Slinger quickly followed up the success of the store with a record label - Liquid Sky Music / Jungle Sky Records. Liquid Sky Music has been... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Barcelona

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Electra

Electra pours strong melodies and rich full sounds, fuelled with a direct approach, into the band’s pop songs. These songs are a colorful, stylish and unique mixture of influences, such as Rolling Stones and the garage-rock area, Rockabilly grooves, 60’s soul and hungry stage energies of bands like The Clash, The Jam and Buzzcocks. In the end of 2004, Electra had released their first EP Come Inside followed by another EP of remixes to the former EP’s title song. Electra quickly received praises from both music critics and fans, with its energetic performances, and passionate love of music. They toured in the UK and Germany and the EP’s songs were signed to EMI Publishing (Israel). In 2006, the band had recorded Better Sound, a single which was promoted with a video that became an instant hit on the Israeli TV music channel. Better Sound was Electra’s first work with producer Baruch Ben-Yitzhak, of the band Rockfour, which will later produce the band’s debut full length album. After a period of residency abroad, in 2010 the band signed at Anova Records. The first single of the upcoming album, Coming to Get You! Became an instant hit and was accompanied by the second single Dawn of Summer, also a radio hit. Simultaneously the band has been building a strong following and gained itself a status as one of the most incendiary stage acts in the country.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12417

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Electra

Electra pours strong melodies and rich full sounds, fuelled with a direct approach, into the band’s pop songs. These songs are a colorful, stylish and unique mixture of influences, such as Rolling Stones and the garage-rock area, Rockabilly grooves, 60’s soul and hungry stage... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Easy Tiger

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12:00am CDT

Ellie Goulding

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Ellie Goulding

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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12:00am CDT

Evaline

An iconic band can come from the unlikeliest of places and from the scorched fields of Modesto, central California, comes EVALINE –think Radiohead and add in a helping of Jane’s Addiction. Fresh out of school, Evaline’s earliest recordings found their way to The Used’s Quinn Allman who produced the EP: Postpartum Modesty, A Portrait of Skin - released on Maverick in 2006. This was followed by two Warped Tours and a Taste of Chaos tour, which quickly attracted a loyal and ardent fan base in USA. Now in their early twenties Evaline are Richard Perry, (Vocals, Cello and keys) Dominic DiCiano (Guitar), Steven Pedersen (Bass), Christian Lewis (Guitar) and the Petersen brothers Greg (drums) and Dan (guitar). After that Evaline reevaluated their sound a returned with a full quota of startling tracks, playing their unrivalled rock songs using layered sounds, intense guitars and swooning vocals. By late 2010 the band has finished recording a stack of new songs for their forthcoming debut album with Dan Austin (Doves, Cherry Ghost, QOTSA , People in Planes), which will bring their thundering guitars and unique melodies to many more. The first fruits of their labour were heard in the form of the beautiful and powerful track ‘Beneath the Fire’ initially available as a free download. This was followed by the digital release of the EP PATTERNED in summer 2010 which contains Beneath the Fire along with the radio friendly track HOURS and the live favourite PATTERNED. The album will be released in late Spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11448

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Evaline

An iconic band can come from the unlikeliest of places and from the scorched fields of Modesto, central California, comes EVALINE –think Radiohead and add in a helping of Jane’s Addiction. Fresh out of school, Evaline’s earliest recordings found their way to The Used’s Quinn... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Lustre Pearl

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12:00am CDT

Gary Clark Jr.

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Gary Clark Jr.

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Ghost Room

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12:00am CDT

Graham Colton

Don't call it a simple return. Call it a metamorphosis, a deep progression, an inspired evolution or - perhaps most fitting - a rewarding exercise in self-actualization. Stepping into his own in order to connect to his heart and artistic vision, Graham Colton has emerged with a stunning collection of pop-rock melodies, lyrics and emotions in 12 tracks that swing between love and heartbreak, trials and relief on his forthcoming CD, Here Right Now. Although it can be said that the power of the story is in the telling, it’s the tale itself that inspires the story to be told. Performance and delivery make up only one half of the equation; the other half is the feeling and emotion that inspires the creation of melodies and lyrics. That substance is the product of lessons learned over hundreds of shows and thousands of miles traveled, and the distance in between. Indeed, Colton admits the grassroots elements that run throughout his music harkens back to his humble beginnings in Oklahoma City, where he grew up absorbing tidbits of his dad’s record collection. "My dad was in a 60's cover band, I used to watch them rehearse songs by The Kinks, The Yardbirds, The Beatles. I liked the music, but all I wanted to do was sing with the band," he recalls. He soon got his wish at age 7, when he stood on a chair and belted out “Oklahoma” in front of a packed house. After learning to play the guitar at 12, he started writing his own songs (Colton still considers himself a songwriter first and a singer second), which led to small Saturday night gigs at a local Mexican restaurant, where Colton continued to absorb musical influences such as Counting Crows, Oasis, The Lemonheads, The Wallflowers, and R.E.M. After moving to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University, a few of the home-recorded tracks from CD’s he handed out at gigs turned up on the Internet via Napster and he started drawing a wider audience to his self-penned acoustic rock. He soon drew the attention of one of his biggest influences, Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz, who got wind of Colton's following and booked the emerging act to open on six weeks of the band's 2002 college tour. A record deal with Universal Republic followed and The Graham Colton Band quickly amped up their tour experience, joining the Crows several more times and hitting the road with the likes of John Mayer, Maroon 5, Train, Kelly Clarkson and Dave Matthews Band. After three years of constant touring, Colton separated from his band and moved to Los Angeles where he spent a year writing songs and recording with producer John Fields (Switchfoot, Rooney, Semisonic). In the end, he settled on what he feels are the perfect twelve. On going solo, Colton explains, "I just knew that in order for me to make the kind of album that I needed to make I needed to be one hundred percent on my own. That is why it is so emotional. Every one of these songs is gut wrenching for me.“ Although it took coming back to his roots in all senses, to go forward, he hopes his work on Here Right Now transcends the moments he used as inspiration and reflected upon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13450

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Graham Colton

Don't call it a simple return. Call it a metamorphosis, a deep progression, an inspired evolution or - perhaps most fitting - a rewarding exercise in self-actualization. Stepping into his own in order to connect to his heart and artistic vision, Graham Colton has emerged with a stunning... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Friends

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12:00am CDT

Grouplove

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Grouplove

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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12:00am CDT

Har Mar Superstar

Like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, Har Mar Superstar returns this fall with Dark Touches, his first album since 2004’s critically acclaimed The Handler. The new Har Mar retains his defiant sexiness and uncanny knack for irresistible R&B hooks, but fans his colorful wings in the spirit of inclusion. “Har Mar has always represented the most out-there and outrageous and in your face aspects of me,” says Sean Tillmann, the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer behind the Har Mar Superstar moniker. “I’ve gone through phases where there’s been angry Har Mar and different versions of this guy, but lately it’s all been this vibe that everyone’s included and everyone’s part of this thing, and you feel like you added something to it just by being there. It’s about me going out and getting as sweaty as possible, moving around as much as I can, and in a sense glamour-ing everybody for the night and making them feel better about themselves.” Tillmann spent the past several years playing music with his other projects – Sean Na Na and Neon Neon, whose album Stainless Style was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Music Prize. But he also found time to launch a new career as an actor and screenwriter, earning roles in the upcoming feature films Whip It (directed by Drew Barrymore, and starring Juno’s Ellen Page and Arrested Development’s Alia Shawkat) and Lovely, Still. He’s developing his own movie scripts and sitcom pilots, building on the success of his “Crappy Holidays” videos; in each of the comedic shorts – directed by Ryan Rickett and written with John Ringhoff – Tillmann suffers a different cruel twist of fate for each holiday. “I kind of got sick of the Har Mar persona for a little while,” says Tillmann. “I thought it was time to go away for a little bit, so hung up the Har Mar jacket and went back in my shell and made a new Sean Na Na album and had fun doing that and toured a lot with Neon Neon, and started these film projects with my friends out here.” But Tillmann kept writing tunes throughout those years, and after awhile he found himself feeling much the same way he had when he started Har Mar Superstar ten years ago. “I just got sick of playing guitar music again,” he says. “I realized that I really missed Har Mar.” For Dark Touches, Tillmann recorded with friends like Greg Kurstin of Los Angeles band the Bird and the Bee, rapper P.O.S. of the Rhymesayers collective, singer-songwriter Adam Green, the Faint beatmakers Clark Baechle and Jacob Thiele, and The Handler producer John Fields, whose credits include Andrew W.K., Rooney and the Jonas Brothers. The results soundtrack a retro-futuristic dance party, an exuberant pastiche of late Eighties R&B grooves, crisp synth samples, Tillmann’s soulful falsetto – part Usher, part Todd Rundgren – and cheeky lyrics describing the courtship practices of the lothario known as Har Mar Superstar. “I Got Next,” for instance, was inspired by Tillmann’s habit of asking a cute girl to sign a contract agreeing that, if she should break up with her current beau, Har Mar’s got next. “It’s like, ‘sign this contract, and I’ll come back and make out with you next time,” explains Tillmann, who co-wrote the track with his Neon Neon band mate, Bryan “Boom Bip” Hollon and Bird And The Bee singer Inara George. “I have a lot of contracts signed, on napkins and things. It’s a fun, flirtatious thing to do that feels naughty when you’re on tour.” Tillmann started writing Dark Touches a few years ago, but it took him a minute to realize that the initial ideas worked perfectly as Har Mar Superstar songs. “Tall Boy” (written with Kurstin) and “Girls Only” (written with Fields), for instance, were conceived as tunes for Britney Spears and the Cheetah Girls, respectively, but have twice the spice coming from Har Mar’s perspective. “I realized a song like ‘Girls Only’ is so much more amazing if I sing it,” he says. “I wrote that one for the Cheetah Girls a while ago, and I feel like Disney freaked out a bit after doing a Google search and seeing pictures of me performing in my underwear. I understand why they would pass on that. But it’s one of those things where I was stepping outside of myself and writing totally uninhibited for somebody else. Then, when you come back at the end of the day, you realize you wrote a Har Mar song, and there’s a light bulb that goes off and you’re like, ‘Oh yeah, that’s ME.’” Har Mar Superstar was born ten years ago, when Tillmann was living in Minneapolis, playing guitar-based indie rock. The Har Mar idea, he says, was “a reaction to boring indie rock and how people were taking themselves way too seriously, and any aspect of playing and touring was no fun after a while, and I realized if I go to a dance party and sing an R. Kelly song on a couch, the girls are going to go fucking crazy. So I started transferring that to the stage and doing more R&B-oriented songs, and it really was a no-brainer after I’d done it a few times. Like, ‘why don’t I just make this gross, why don’t I just start writing songs like that?” And as soon as I did, it was obvious, it was like a light bulb went off and I went on my way and got more and more aggressive, and the shows became this weird exercise in sexual tension, and I really learned how to play with that fire and make it work for me.” By the time Tillmann had accumulated eight or nine new tunes last year, he started to embrace the idea of making the album that would become Dark Touches. “I just kept going with it,” he says, “and this record was born.” Embracing the various threads of his personality – the humorous, the self-deprecating, the potty-mouthed, the lusty – Tillmann came up with booty-shakers even more irresistible than The Handler’s hit tune “D.U.I.” “Dope, Man,” – a sunny funk tune about the agony and ecstasy of being a weed dealer – and “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” – co-written with his buddies Josiah Steinbrick from the band Heavens and Matthew “Cornbread” Compton of Cursive and Engine Down — are the epitome of what Tillmann calls “fun party jams with a deeper subtext or double- or triple-entendre going on in the lyrics.” Elsewhere, he’s more direct: “Gangsters Want to Cuddle Me,” with its lo-fi electro beat and a slinky Sly Stone-style horn loop, tells the story of a how a hoodie covered in puffy neon dinosaurs made Tillmann into the most huggable dude walking down Sunset Boulevard. And “Game Night” –featuring a beat supplied by Minneapolis rapper P.O.S. and a whisper verse by Adam Green — narrates the singer’s habit of inviting friends together in LA for board games and trivia. (He even hosts a popular Sunday night pub quiz at Silverlake Mexican restaurant Malo.) “Har Mar is as much ‘Crappy Holidays’ as it is an album,” says Tillmann. “The place that I’m coming from isn’t going to change, and it all really is an extension of myself. There’s not too much of a division between Har Mar and Sean at this point. I guess it sort of fulfilled the prophecy: I’ve just become my own guy, and that’s what Har Mar records present to people.” -Jenny Eliscu
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13720

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Har Mar Superstar

Bye Bye 17 (Cult Records) by Har Mar Superstar was written in New York City and recorded in Austin, TX. The ten songs, a departure from his previous work, are soulful glimpses into a world of hedonism and heartache, magically embedded in a 3rd generation VHS tape. Poised to break... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Karma Lounge

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12:00am CDT

Heybale

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Heybale

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Saxon Pub

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12:00am CDT

J. Irvin Dally

The psychedelic explorations and folk troubadour inclinations of young Californian J Irvin Dally are informed equally by his nomadic trajectory and his introspective clarity. Dally lived in a variety of climates throughout the country, raised in southern Illinois as a preacher’s son, came of age in Colorado, grew in Spain, and found himself in Sacramento and Santa Rosa before setting up permanent shop outside Los Angeles. This transience inspires the sonically transmigratory music he’s played since 2005. Self taught and self styled, Dally cut his teeth as a member of Sacramento’s Brother before recording bedroom folk expansive enough to knock down all four walls. While rustic vocals, dusty guitar laments, and ornate washes of analog hiss and angelic, dream-like textures are hallmarks of Dally’s brand of reverberated mindbending folk, the breadth of his current catalog has reared both grainy pop gems and rollicking experimental suites. His cassette release “The Countryside of Southern Illinois and the Daydreams That Almost Got Me to 19 Years” reveals a single, multi-movement song, admirable in its adventurous spirit and precise focus over the course of 26 minutes. While reminiscent of spirit warriors Jana Hunter and The Incredible String Band, J Irvin Dally is a singular and unique voice – the sound of exploring guitars and analog instrumentation to its fully realization.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13028

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J. Irvin Dally

The psychedelic explorations and folk troubadour inclinations of young Californian J Irvin Dally are informed equally by his nomadic trajectory and his introspective clarity. Dally lived in a variety of climates throughout the country, raised in southern Illinois as a preacher’s... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
tenOak

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12:00am CDT

James Yuill

Noise, sound, music, melody. These are elemental forces that drive James Yuill. As a child, he would spend hours in his bedroom, singing along to Michael Jackson’s “Bad” album. At boarding school, while the other lads spent Saturday afternoon in the pub, James would be busy in the school music room, making a racket with anything he could lay his hands on. At university, where he studied forensic science - specialising, naturally, in audio forensics - James preferred to live alone, in order that he could fully immerse himself in his two big passions: leftfield electronics (Aphex Twin/ Squarepusher) and classic songwriters (Nick Drake/ Elton John). That quasi-monastic lifestyle is one he maintains to this day. James Yuill is never happier than when he's making music, alone in his Dalston flat, entirely oblivious to the whims of the east London scene, or the rules and regulations of wider music culture. Here, in Yuill’s spare bedroom studio, there is no contradiction between working on a remix for electro hipsters, We Have Band, while raving about Take That - "Gary Barlow is a genius" - and your teenage obsession with Nirvana. That's James Yuill's world. And he’s happy in it. "I've never followed fashion," he laughs, which probably explains why, when he first came to London, he took immense pride in his job sourcing music for TV adverts. "If I think track X is a fantastic record it doesn't matter who the singer is, or who wrote it. To me, I have the best of both worlds. I grew up on grunge, so I love hard bass drums and distorted bass lines, and all that heavy Ed Banger electro, Justice and Boys Noize, but I also appreciate the skill in songwriting and pop. And I think the way I bring them together is unique." On James's latest album, Movement In A Storm, that is demonstrably true. It's predecessor Turning Down Water For Air [TDWFA] was a folk record quietly and modestly underpinned by electronics. It infiltrated clubland (most notably, the massive Prins Thomas re-edit of This Sweet Love) almost by accident. Movement In A Storm is very different. The songs might have started out as strummed ideas on an acoustic guitar, but such outlines have been radically manipulated, coloured-in with great neon splashes of data, upgraded, rebooted, digitised. The melancholy, that wistful sadness that attracted many to James’s music is still there - in this new mechanised setting, the emotional impact of these songs is heightened immeasurably - but this is qualitatively different music: sleek, propulsive, dynamic, divisively electronic. Beats and basslines land with an irresistible force; the editing is full of tight energy; hooks are filed sharp; choruses ring out. The likes of My Fears and First In Line owe as much to the emotional techno of Kompakt as they do to the winsome indie electronics of James’s beloved Postal Service. It is a record of real conviction. Certainly, it should make any journalist think twice before ever mentioning "folktronica" and James Yuill, in the same sentence, ever again. Said tag, in fact, was already largely redundant by the time that - the earlier self-released album, The Vanilla Disc, notwithstanding - James's debut album dropped, in 2008. Due to some boring logistical detail (stolen laptops; rerecorded song parts; finding a suitably sympathetic label), TDWFA was two years old when it was released. In the interim, inspired by his burgeoning love of noisy electro, James had already reworked the TDWFA songs as a much harder, bolder, late-night live set, specifically aimed at club crowds. Far more Daft Punk than Kings of Convenience, that exuberant bleeps 'n' basslines live show not only directly shaped how Movement... would evolve and sound, but has taken James around the world. In recent years, he has played everywhere from the Bahamas (a private party for Time Magazine, bizarrely) to Tokyo, via lengthy tours of Britain, Europe and the US. In France and Germany, where his records get plenty of airtime on daytime independent radio, he can pull a few hundred people at stand-alone gigs, and is regularly booked to add pizzazz to techno and electro all-nighters. Although, as a drug-free and nearly teetotal musician James cuts an eccentric swathe through clubland. "I'm not remotely rock 'n' roll," he admits. "My interest in electronic music is an interest in sound. I never had some drugs 'n' clubbing epiphany and, on tour, I can happily sit backstage, reading Philip K Dick, go on, blast some manic electronic music, then go home, have a cup of tea, and go to bed, perfectly content. What can I say? I'm all about the music." Indeed, James talks with refreshing candour and sincerity about trying to do something original, about his desire to leave a musical legacy. As a lanky, bespectacled self-confessed "music geek", he may not see himself as a future pop star, but he does see himself as one among a small band of visionary British musicians (people as different as Patrick Wolf, Cinammon Chasers and Hot Chip), who are trying to alter the way pop music sounds. By writing songs informed by the electronica of, say, Modeselektor or Warp's Chris Clark, such musicians may well catalyse pop's next great leap forward. "Ultimately," says James, "the Aphex Twin-isation of the charts is inevitable. Computer music is boundless, there's just so much there to explore." When that fateful day comes, when cutting-edge electronic music becomes the lingua franca of a truly modernist pop sound, do not expect James Yuill to be yelling, "I told you so", from the rooftops of nearby buildings. It's not his style. He will always be much happier sat somewhere amid a tangle of wires, microphones, laptops and instruments (see Sing Me A Song, and its key lyric: "Is there life beyond my door? Weather stays the same inside my bedroom. It's warm and it makes me feel safe and secure."). In fact, by that point, James Yuill will probably making entirely different music. You would be disappointed if he wasn't. Such is his mission in sound. Others will trail in his wake, but you should get onboard now. It's going to be quite an ear-opener.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14875

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James Yuill

Noise, sound, music, melody. These are elemental forces that drive James Yuill. As a child, he would spend hours in his bedroom, singing along to Michael Jackson’s “Bad” album. At boarding school, while the other lads spent Saturday afternoon in the pub, James would be busy... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Beauty Bar

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12:00am CDT

Jonathan Powell

Welsh talent Jonathan Powell, was recently described as 'Genius and a little gem' by Frank Henessey and Amy Wadge on their BBC Radio programme. Powell, age 23 from Cardiff is a singer/songwriter & viola player whose music is attracting major interest from some of the UK's leading music organisations. Since the release of his debut album 'Forgive this day' on his record label 'Still Small Voice' (Aug 2009), Jonathan has been in demand not only as a performer but also as a songwriter and producer, having recently co-written, recorded and produced several tracks on Charlotte Church's new album which was released in the UK on November 01. The voice of an angel star, also covered the track 'Snow' which appeared on Powell's debut album as 'The Year That We spent playing in the Snow'. Critics describe Jonathan's music as urban folk and whilst there are elements of country, punk, jazz and out-and-out pop, his music carries an immense emotional weight through lush melody and engaging story telling. There is also a strong classical influence; Jonathan studied the viola at the Royal Academy of Music, London from the early age of 16 after winning the National Chamber competition 5 times! In between recording & producing, over the last 12 months, Powell has been touring the UK and has performed at some of the UK's most popular festivals including 'How The Light Gets In' festival in Hay followed by a performance at 'The Marylebone Summer Fayre', the 'Beach Break Live', 'Hop Farm Festival' and most recently the' Green Man Festival'. At the end of January, Jonathan will perform at the Midem Festival in Cannes. Jonathan's new album 'THE FLIGHT & other stories' will be released on 07 February 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11171

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Jonathan Powell

Welsh talent Jonathan Powell, was recently described as 'Genius and a little gem' by Frank Henessey and Amy Wadge on their BBC Radio programme. Powell, age 23 from Cardiff is a singer/songwriter & viola player whose music is attracting major interest from some of the UK's leading... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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12:00am CDT

Kitten

"Chaidez has a raw power and believability as a performer. You can't quite take your eyes off her for fear of missing something. I felt an honest chill of discovery... Mark Bautz - SPIN.COM When singer/songwriter Chloe Chaidez decided, at 13 years of age, to leave her previous band, Wild Youth and start again with KITTEN she had already racked up enough experience to match any artist twice her age. By 11 years old she had the honor of sharing the stage with an impressive list of her older peers. Midlake and Conor Oberst to name just a few... Soon after recording her first demo's with respected producer Bill Racine (Mates of State, Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev), Chloe found herself in N.Y. doing the label rounds, completely unsatisfied with the prospect of what corporate pop music was offering. Chloe chose to leave behind any notion of being a "teen act" and returned home in order to hone her craft and pay some dues. At 14 she committed in earnest to writing and performing on her own. After a year of playing on street corners, subway busking and solo acoustic show's in notorious dive bars she was ready. Recruiting Max Kuehn (19) on drums . (Who's father Greg is a member of the revered So Cal punk band "TSOL"), Chris Vogel (22) on bass (engineer Earlimart, Grandaddy, Tokyo Police Club) and Andy Miller (18) on guitar, Chloe began to craft the music she was hearing in her head. Together the group combined sharp New Wave melodies, a love of classic 50's songwriting, and the raw power of post punk/indie to form KITTEN. With electric performances inspired as much by Iggy Pop as Cat Power and The Cure, KITTEN are already establishing a growing fanbase in L.A. as well as the rest of the West Coast, winning fan's one by one with a raw emotion and honesty that seems to be missing from much of today's music. They are finishing work on their debut album which is being mixed by Gavin Mackillop ( PIL, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Church) and were recently hailed as last years "The best new discovery of SXSW" by SPIN.com. Kitten is currently on a national tour with Young the Giant in support of their EP "Sunday School" and is gearing up for a month long tour of the UK with "Funeral Party."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14274

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Marq

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12:00am CDT

Leslie Sisson

Austin-to-Brooklyn transplant, Leslie Sisson, is the lead female vocalist/guitarist in The Wooden Birds while also moonlighting in Matt Pond PA. Her past includes time in Western Keys, Black Lipstick, The Killing Fields, Pavo, Tanworth-in-Arden, and Aero Wave on guitar, bass, keys, cello, flute, voice, as well as guest performances for American Analog Set, Windsor for the Derby, Mark Gardener of Ride, and recent cameos with Dan Mangan and Broken Social Scene. In The Wooden Birds, Pitchfork describes Leslie's voice as a "subdued Stevie Nicks" and The Onion calls her the "real secret weapon" on stage. March 2011 marks the finish line of her debt solo album produced by Louie Lino (Nada Surf, Matt Pond PA) and she's currently seeking hands to help others hear it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14241

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Leslie Sisson

Austin/Brooklyn-ite, Leslie Sisson, is the female vocalist and guitarist in The Wooden Birds while also moonlighting in Matt Pond PA. Her past includes time in Western Keys, Black Lipstick, The Killing Fields, Pavo, Tanworth-in-Arden, and Aero Wave on guitar, bass, keys, cello, flute... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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12:00am CDT

Love Inks

Love Inks' debut album 'E.S.P.' (due May 10, 2011) was conceived and recorded with strict, direct motives. No frills, tears through extravagant side roads, indulgent solos, certainly no jamming, and no extra instrumentation. The combined sound is minimalist dream-pop; imbued with raw emotion, sexuality and splashes of electronic color. Focus is placed primarily on the voice, which is direct and honest and real. Self-recorded in their own homes, Austin, Texas, and mixed by a friend; the idea was to get the purest signals from all instruments and feed them through an 8 track reel-to-reel, immediately warming the sounds and weaving it all together. This process was drawn out on a piece of paper in schematics before recording with the concept being: the less digitized the better. In March of 2010, Love Inks started the process with fifteen or more songs, and by June they were down to a solid ten. The songs featured on 'E.S.P' were written to showcase the essence of emotion behind each instrument. It started as an exercise and became the only way to do it, forever. With the guitar and bass, Love Inks found there is a way to drop it perfectly into the song, in between everything, so that the vocal can exist in its own world, floating independently above the song. For the lyrics, Sherry channels the intensity and love between Yoko Ono and John Lennon. Sherry is also a firm believer in positivity. Her lyrics are never abusive or cynical.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14716

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Love Inks

Love Inks are an electronic pop group hailing from Austin, Texas. Their second album, Generation Club, was released by Monofonus Press in September 2013 and has received praise from NME, Spin, Interview Magazine and more. Their 2011 debut LP ‘E.S.P’ earned Love Inks an international... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Barbarella

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12:00am CDT

Malajube

After winning the Félix award (ADISQ) in the Alternative Album of the Year category in 2009, after two Polaris Music Prize nominations and over 370 shows across Canada, the United States and Europe (plus a few dates in Japan), the "Labyrinthes" adventure has finally come to an end. After the release of "Contrôle", a limited EP release of four songs and "Cubes Rubiques", a memorable show presented at the Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des arts for the 2010 edition of Les FrancoFolies de Montréal, the band is now composing what will be their fourth album, the aftermath of the epic and critically acclaimed "Labyrinthes", set for release in April of 2011. The pop/rock group litteraly took over the indie rock scene over the years, since the release of their debut record "Le Compte Complet" (2004) and more recently has drawn a wide amount of praise with their second album "Trompe-l’oeil" (2006), a masterpiece that found its way of springing out of the already artistically rich local music scene, with their unique and original sound. "Labyrinthes" (2009) confirmed that the band was one of the most prolific and talented bands from Montreal. In addition of proudly winning five Felix awards over the years in their native province of Québec, Malajube has extensively toured the country and abroad playing festivals and events such as the SXSW, CMJ Music Marathon, Osheaga, Les Eurockéennes and Les Francofolies de Montréal, turning on industry-heads and listeners alike. Regardless of the language barrier, "Trompe-l’oeil" was released in the U.S. on the Dare to Care label, (October 31st, 2006) in Europe, (on the German label City Slang in Spring 2007) and in Japan. The band pleased critics from all around; The New York Times, NME, Pitchfork, Brooklyn Vegan, Wired, Fader, Filter, Spin, Penthouse, Men’s Health Journal, Vanity Fair and more, all praising Malajube’s music in unison.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13917

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Malajube

After winning the Félix award (ADISQ) in the Alternative Album of the Year category in 2009, after two Polaris Music Prize nominations and over 370 shows across Canada, the United States and Europe (plus a few dates in Japan), the "Labyrinthes" adventure has finally come to an end... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Spill

12:00am CDT

Marcia Ball

"A sensational, saucy singer and superb pianist...where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet" –USA Today “An irresistible, celebratory blend of rollicking, two-fisted New Orleans piano, Louisiana Swamp rock and smoldering Texas blues from a compelling storyteller.” –Boston Globe Pianist/vocalist/songwriter Marcia Ball brings the spirit of a crowded, jumping Texas or Louisiana roadhouse to every concert she plays and every song she records. Her music is mixed with equal parts of simmering soul fervor and two-fisted piano pounding. Her groove-laden New Orleans R&B, driving Gulf Coast blues and poignant, swampy ballads have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite of music fans all over the world. The Boston Herald says, “Piano pounding Marcia Ball plays masterful, red hot tracks from the Texas-Louisiana border. Her voice can break your heart with a ballad or break your back with a rocker.” The Austin Chronicle heralds her as “a class act whose soulful, horn-laden swamp pop and murderous honky-tonk make her a stellar example of musical artistry.” Ball joined the Alligator Records family in 2001 (and also hooked up with the influential Rosebud booking agency that same year) and released the critically acclaimed Presumed Innocent, which took home the 2002 Blues Music Award for “Blues Album Of The Year.” Her follow-up, So Many Rivers, was nominated for a Grammy Award, and won the 2004 Blues Music Award for “Contemporary Blues Album Of The Year” as well as the coveted “Contemporary Blues Female Artist Of The Year” award. Her next album (her first-ever live recording), Live! Down The Road, released in 2005, also garnered a Grammy nomination. In 2005, 2006 and 2007 the Blues Music Awards honored Ball as the “Piano Player Of The Year.” She returned to the studio with 2008’s Peace, Love & BBQ (“Three of my favorites things,” says Ball). Born in Orange, Texas, in 1949 to a family whose female members all played piano, Ball grew up in the small town of Vinton, Louisiana, right across the border from Texas. She began taking piano lessons at age five, playing old Tin Pan Alley tunes from her grandmother’s collection. From her aunt, Marcia heard more modern and popular music. But it wasn’t until she was 13 that Marcia discovered the blues as, one day in 1962, she sat amazed while Irma Thomas delivered the most soulful and spirited performance the young teenager had ever seen. According to Ball, “She just blew me away; she caught me totally unaware. Once I started my own band, the first stuff I was doing was Irma’s.” In 1966, she attended Louisiana State University, where she played some of her very first gigs with a blues-based rock band called Gum. In 1970, Ball set out for San Francisco. Her car broke down in Austin, Texas, and while waiting for repairs, she fell in love with the city and decided to stay. It wasn’t long before she was performing in the city’s clubs with a progressive country band called Freda And The Firedogs, while beginning to hone her songwriting skills. It was around this time that she delved deeply into the music of the great New Orleans piano players, especially Professor Longhair. “Once I found out about Professor Longhair,” recalls Ball, “I knew I had found my direction.” When the band broke up in 1974, Marcia launched her solo career, signing to Capitol Records and debuting with the country album Circuit Queen in 1978. She released six critically acclaimed albums on the Rounder label during the 1980s and 1990s. In 1990, Ball—collaborating with Angela Strehli and Lou Ann Barton—recorded the hugely successful Dreams Come True on the Antone’s label. At the end of 1997, Marcia finished work on a similar “three divas of the blues” project for Rounder, this time in the distinguished company of Tracy Nelson and her longtime inspiration, Irma Thomas. The album, Sing It!, was released in January, 1998 and was nominated for both a Grammy and a Blues Music Award as Best Contemporary Blues Album. She also received the 1998 Blues Music Award for “Contemporary Female Vocalist Of The Year” and for “Best Blues Instrumentalist–Keyboards.” In 1999, Marcia and her band appeared in the nationally televised Public Television special In Performance At The White House along with B.B. King and Della Reese. Her albums and performances received glowing reviews in major music publications, and Marcia was featured on leading television and radio programs, including Austin City Limits and National Public Radio’s Fresh Air and Piano Jazz. Since the release of her Alligator debut Presumed Innocent, Ball has received more popular and critical acclaim than ever before. Billboard called the CD “A stellar collection.” So Many Rivers, her 2003 follow-up, continued the trend. Billboard again fueled the excitement, saying, “Ball is a consummate pro—a killer pianist, a great singer and songwriter. Powerful. Righteous.” Live! Down The Road followed in 2005 with equally impressive praise across the board. The New Orleans Times Picayune said simply, “Bayou boogie has a queen and her name is Marcia Ball.” Over the last few years, Ball has been the subject of feature stories in magazines across the country, including USA Today, Keyboard, DownBeat, Billboard, U.S. News & World Report and in newpapers from coast to coast. Ball performed on National Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion, World Cafe and Whad’Ya Know?, Public Radio International’s Studio 360, the nationally syndicated Mitch Albom Show, and the PBS-televised version of Mountain Stage. Ball was featured on CNN in 2002, and in February, 2003, she joined her friends The Hackberry Ramblers on NBC television’s Today Show. She was featured on the covers of The Austin Chronicle as well as Blues Revue magazine and even appeared in Piano Blues, the film directed by Clint Eastwood included in Martin Scorsese’s The Blues series which aired on PBS television nationwide in Fall, 2003. Since then, appearances on Austin City Limits and the Late Show With David Letterman with The New Orleans Social Club not only reached millions of people, but helped to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. She performed on A Prairie Home Companion again in 2008. No Depression says, “Ball takes her Louisiana R&B and soul from a stomp to the swamp and back. [She brings] dancehall power and majesty and no small amount of sly humor. Her hard-rocking, relentlessly rolling piano and heart-on-sleeve vocals don’t take much of a breather. Relentless tunefulness and finely-honed storytelling make for a truly enjoyable ride.” With her new CD and her endless touring, Marcia Ball invites all her fans to ride with her as she spreads peace and love—and enjoys plenty of BBQ—all across the world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11329

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Marcia Ball

"A sensational, saucy singer and superb pianist...where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet" –USA Today “An irresistible, celebratory blend of rollicking, two-fisted New Orleans piano, Louisiana Swamp rock and smoldering Texas blues from a compelling storyteller... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Speakeasy

12:00am CDT

Marianne Dissard

OFFICIAL SITE -- > http://www.mariannedissard.com ----------------------x---------------------------- French-born, Tucson-based chanteuse Marianne Dissard, named one of 50 French people that matter in the USA in France-Am©rique Mag', was born within sight of the Pyr©n©es mountains in the South of France but has been living in the American West since the age of 16. Singer, writer of lyrics and poetry, filmmaker and performance artist, Marianne Dissard tours extensively the world over, either solo or with her Tucson and New York-based bandmates. Over the course of four acclaimed albums released worldwide, she has collaborated with Tucson's sweethearts Calexico, Howe Gelb, Na¯m Amor, Sergio Mendoza and Brian Lopez as well as with her extended family outside of Arizona, including chanteuse Fran§oiz Breut, choreographer Ami Garmon, composer Christian Ravaglioli and Rhymesayers producer BK-One. ----------------------x---------------------------- Marianne Dissard's second 'official' album, L'Abandon (2011) was released worldwide in early 2011 with year-round touring in Europe, New Zealand, Australia and North America. Produced by Marianne, with Jim Waters (Jon Spencer, Sonic Youth) and BK-One (Rhymesayers, Brother Ali), L'Abandon was recorded with Christian Ravaglioli from Italy, Luke Doucet from Canada, Arthur Vint, Connor Gallaher, Sergio Mendoza (Y La Orkesta, Calexico N.A), Brian Lopez (Mostly Bears) and Th¸ger Lund (Giant Sand). The release includes a companion DVD, the bawdy burlesque remake, directed by Marianne, of the Andy Warhol's 1968 western, Lonesome Cowboys. ----------------------x---------------------------- In 2010, Marianne released her 'intermediary' album, Paris One Takes (2010) (8/10³ Blurt, a fantastic album. 4/5 Stars Venus Magazine, Definitely one of our favorite albums of 2010³ Lucid Culture) as a free download, in gratitude to her fans. She attended SXSW 2010, blogging about the festival for The Huffington Post and toured the US with Fran§oiz Breut, including a show at the Museum of Modern Art MOMA in NYC. Between Chanson and Americana, Marianne Dissard's enchanting debut album, L'Entredeux (2008), was produced and composed by Calexico's Joey Burns, with stellar contributions by friends from both continents, including Calexico's John Convertino on drums, Na¯m Amor, Rob Burger, Sammy Decoster and Mickey Raphael. L'Entredeux was released worldwide in the Fall 2008, with 15 months of touring from Europe to New Zealand and North America. The album won a prestigious Coup De Coeur from France's Acad©mie Charles Cros in 2009 and was voted in the Top 10 French albums of the decade by Francophile bloggers. A moody, captivating album, with roots in Nick Drake's introspection, Francoise Hardy's romanticism and Nina Simone's drama. writes Blurt Magazine. A music video for Les Draps Sourds guest-features France's pop stars Katerine and Dominique A. ----------------------x---------------------------- The very, very first album is Dedicated To Your Walls. May They Keep Blooming (2006), recorded with Joey Burns on guitar and Marianne singing. ----------------------x---------------------------- ----------------------x---------------------------- SXSW SHOWCASES: THURSDAY 17 noon FRENCH BUREAU EXPORT West Tent, Brush Square Park http://www.francerocks.net/austin2011/burex-party-brush-square/ ----------------------x---------------------------- THURSDAY 17 4:30pm Twangfest KDHX Jovita's Mexican Restaurant http://www.facebook.com/twangfest
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12948

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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12:00am CDT

Memoryhouse

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Memoryhouse

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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12:00am CDT

MilkDrive

Austin progressive alt.-folk acoustic string band MilkDrive features award-winning musicians — Noah Jeffries on guitar, Dennis Ludiker on mandolin, Brian Beken on fiddle, Matt Mefford on upright bass — but awards reveal nothing about the quartet’ soul. MILKDRIVE LIVE ’09 captures the band’s rhythm and tempo mix and “impeccable” arrangements.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11782

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MilkDrive

Jazz-grass band MilkDrive features award-winning instrumentalists Brian Beken on fiddle and lead vocals, Noah Jeffries on guitar and harmony vocals, Dennis Ludiker on mandolin and harmony vocals, and Matt Mefford on double bass. But awards reveal nothing about the Austin string band’s... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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12:00am CDT

Mont Lyons

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Mont Lyons

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Esther's Follies

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12:00am CDT

Ordet

Ordet is a five piece metal outfit blending punishing riffs and soaring melodies to create a seamless yet dynamic musical journey.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14965

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Ordet

Ordet is a five piece metal outfit blending punishing riffs and soaring melodies to create a seamless yet dynamic musical journey.

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Ale House

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12:00am CDT

Patrice Pike

Pike is known to many as the electric front woman for the seminal Austin jam band Sister Seven which she co-founded when she was barely out of The High School for the performing and visual arts at Booker T. Washington in Dallas Texas. Their first major label album was a rare and unique live recording which at that time was unheard of in the music industry for a new breaking band. Patrice wrote and sang Sister Seven's top 10 Billboard hit 'Know What You Mean'. She was the USA Songwriting Competition Grand Prize Winner overall for the song 'My Three Wishes', co-written with her Sister Seven band members. In this contest she also garnered top prize for Pop category for 'Nobody Knows' written with famed songwriter/producer John Shanks. Over the past decade, she has independently released four acclaimed solo records, showcasing her socially astute, literate lyrics alongside her powerful vocals. Her music is eclectic and dynamic bringing together the best of her roots in rock, soul, folk, and electronic soundscapes. She has toured relentlessly, both in the U.S. and overseas, building an impressive grassroots fan base. The resilient Pike has been able to adapt repeatedly to a rapidly changing music landscape that bears no resemblance to the one she entered as a teenager. Patrice has been recently the youngest inducted into the Austin/Texas Music Hall of Fame when she also won Musician of the Year, Best Female Vocalist, and Song of the year in Austin for her song Beautiful Thing, which she debuted on the CBS primetime Television series 'Rockstar' as she had been invited on the show because of her strong talent as a songwriter and her vocal powerhouse. She has continued to grow and evolve as both a songwriter and a performer, and is currently producing arguably the finest work of her music career entitled, 'The Calling'. She has performed in every possible live scenario from shed tours of traveling festivals like Lilith and HORDE tour to music festival institutions like Austin City Limit's, High Sierra, Strawberry and Kerrville festivals as well as community theaters, clubs and house concerts. Long a respected social and environmental activist, she is also the co-founder and now executive director of the Grace Foundation of Texas, an organization that provides services for young adult survivors of homelessness. The Calling will be released later this year and we are seeking worldwide licensing interest as well as management partners.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13447

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Patrice Pike

Patrice Pike is as versatile as she is an experienced singer and multi-instrumentalist. Though her introduction into the broader music business world was via her pop and rock singing and writing for the seminal jam band Sister Seven, she has been a main stage artist at festivals such... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Momo's

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12:00am CDT

Pulled Apart by Horses

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Pulled Apart by Horses

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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12:00am CDT

Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten came to Brooklyn via Jersey via Tennessee via Jersey. Along the way, she sang in choirs, rejected her school’s music program, worked at an all-ages venue, trained as a sommelier, and got a full time job at a record label. She also had some bad experiences in relationships. OK, more than some. epic, Van Etten’s second album, lays a romantic melancholy lining over the gravel and dirt of heartbreak, without one honest thought or feeling spared. She sings of betrayal, obsession, egotism and all the other emotions we hate in others and recognize in ourselves. Yet, Van Etten’s grounded and clenched vocals convey the sense of hope – the notion that beauty can come out of the worst of circumstances. epic is indeed that beauty. The album was recorded at Miner Street Studios in Philadelphia with Brian McTear. Where Van Etten’s first record, Because I Was In Love, explored her thoughts on love through minimalism and sparseness, epic embellishes her music to grandiose luminosity. Guitar and singing are joined by drums, piano, lap steel, and a trio of backing vocalists: Meg Baird (Espers), Cat Martino and Jessica Larrabee (She Keeps Bees). The result is a fully realized album that astounds as it elucidates, disturbs as it soothes. The final track, “Love More,” has already been covered live in a collaborative effort between Sharon fans Bon Iver and The National. A few things need to be made clear about SVE’s music. She’s not the type of “female singer/songwriter” who champions women-centric perspectives and denies personal accountability. Nor is she a strident provocateur. Rather, Van Etten is a performer who fully embraces her femininity while confidently expressing it through intelligent and mature perspectives on relationships. Those turned off by the provincialism of other performers will be pleased that you can identify with Van Etten’s incisive and universal observations about love and loss. Since her last album, Sharon Van Etten has sung on The Antlers’ Hospice and performed with them at Radio City Music Hall, sung improv on the Mike Reed Trio’s upcoming album, recorded backup vocals for Swedish popstar Anna Ternheim, appeared on the compilation with the recent issue of Esopus, collaborated with Megafaun (check YouTube!), will be on a soundtrack for the film The Builder along with Bon Iver and Phosphorescent, and has a seven-inch coming out this summer on Polyvinyl. After years of playing repeatedly around the New York scene, Van Etten is preparing for a series of tours that will take her through Europe and the United States. A full band will be realizing epic live.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12665

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Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten came to Brooklyn via Jersey via Tennessee via Jersey. Along the way, she sang in choirs, rejected her school’s music program, worked at an all-ages venue, trained as a sommelier, and got a full time job at a record label. She also had some bad experiences in relationships... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Swan Dive

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12:00am CDT

Shinyribs

Shinyribs Russell is known as the front man of the Austin TX musical combo, The Gourds. Born in Beaumont TX, raised in The Church Of Christ he found his calling in biker bars of Louisiana at the tender age of seventeen playing a hybrid of loud country blues rock and psychedelic swamp jangle for the grumpy ingrates congregated there. His regionally notorious band, The Picket Line Coyotes did the college faux chitlin circuit until their demise in the early 90's. The Gourds formed in 1994 and have become a favorite of the Americana/Hippie Jam/Genre Bending scenes of the last 15 + years. Russell in search of an outlet for his massive stockpile of songs began performing solo shows under the pseudonym Shinyribs as early as 2006. After playing a monthly show in Houston for the last two years he has honed Shinyribs into one of the most interesting roots music experiences around. A revolving line up of Austin talent has evolved into the current top notch band; Gourd drummer, Keith Langford, Cerebral Pony Bass man Jeff Brown and Kentucky Fried Keyboard Whiz Winfield Cheek. A Shinyribs recording is due out this Feb-Mar. The much anticipated record is being produced by Mr. Ribs and his long time friend George Reiff. There are guest appearances by Ray Wylie Hubbard, Mark Rubin, Scrappy Judd Newcomb, Michael Fracasso, Phoebe Hunt and more.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13105

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Shinyribs

http://shinyribs.org

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Continental Club

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12:00am CDT

Small Black

New Chain is the debut long-player from New York's Small Black. Richly coloured and thickly layered, it is an absorbing, eclectic and obsessive body of work. The Brooklyn group have succeeded in melting together locked and popped drum-shudder, gauzy spirographic synths and subtly contagious, half-remembered melody into ebullient bursts of evocative, subliminal and thoroughly modern pop. The songs are equally informed by the rhythmic bounce and stylistic swagger of more left-leaning contemporary radio rap and R'n'B as it is the submerged kaleidoscopic swirl of the early 4AD dream factory. Formed at the tail-end of 2008 as a bedroom recording project, Small Black first made waves with their eponymous debut EP. Recorded in the attic of singer Josh Kolenik's uncle's remote Long Island beach-house/surfboard workshop, it served as an ideal introduction to the group with its pulsing patchwork synths and addictive, stay-gold hooks that seemed to unfurl themselves gradually over repeated listens. Slightly more immediate and polished than its predecessor, Small Black's new album New Chain remains a continuation of this contrasting ethos – a delirious smudging of the lines between melancholy and nostalgia, tension and celebration, unabashed pop music and experimentation. "It's always been a question for us," explains keyboardist/songwriter Ryan Heyner, "of how much to push it, how much to reveal. I find a lot of the best music creeps up on you." New Chain was predominantly written, recorded and fully realized in the seclusion of sleepy, suburban Delaware, where bassist/songwriter Juan Pieczanski spent his childhood summers., and then mixed by Nicolas Vernhes (Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors) at his Rare Book Room studio in New York City. The group spent the hours in Delaware as Kolenik says "trying to take the excitement and stimulus of NYC to a place far from distractions, where it could be organized properly." The effect of the transposition between city life and the isolation could explain the way the record's full-blown party jams are tempered with weirder moments of longing and enigma, and conversely, how its more discordant, foggy moments conceal huge moments of melody. A thinker's party record? A party-hardy thinker's record? Not sure. All we know is that New Chain is one of the most involved, intriguing and effortlessly human collections of organic pop music you're likely to hear this or any other year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12682

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Small Black

The cover of Brooklyn-based Small Black's second LP, Limits of Desire, features a photo of a man and a woman embracing on either side of a ladder, completely naked, divided by its triangular arc. They're close, but they can't get any closer. It's a moving depiction of connectivity... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Red 7

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12:00am CDT

Small Sins

Thomas D’Arcy is a young man without a past… well, he’d prefer to be thought of that way, at least. Truth is that the Toronto-based musician does have a past, one worth touching upon for a minute or two. For our purposes, it begins with The Carnations, his guitar-oriented, much-buzzed-about band from the 1990s, and his re-emergence from a self-imposed musical exile after that band’s implosion as The Ladies & Gentlemen. Under that moniker, D’Arcy sealed himself into a basement studio and crafted intelligent, impossibly melodic pop, trading in the indie rock framework of his earlier bands for disarmingly engaging tunes swaddled in bits of burbling synth, propulsive rhythms and layers upon layers of sweet vocal harmonies. What was a therapeutic solo project for D’Arcy became a live touring band once the recordings made their way into the wider world in 2005, and that touring band became Small Sins. The solo record, in turn, became Small Sins’ first album for Astralwerks, who signed D’Arcy and the band shortly after the album made waves via Canadian label Boompa! and who also released the slightly more muscular but every bit as entrancing follow-up album, Mood Swings, in 2007. There… the two minutes for the past are up, and now we can get on with what D’Arcy is more concerned with (and for good reason) – the present day, and Pot Calls Kettle Black, the new album from Small Sins. It’s not that D’Arcy isn’t happy with his previous work; truth be told, he’s reticent to talk about the band’s recordings, period. "I wish that I could just put out records and not have to talk to another person about it," he sighs. But when it comes to Pot Calls Kettle Black, even he admits that there’s much to discuss. Coming a few years after Mood Swings, Pot Calls Kettle Black emerged from a period not dissimilar to D’Arcy’s post-Carnations blues, when the young singer-songwriter considered hanging it all up at the ripe old age of 24. This time, D’Arcy was coming to terms with the fact that the method he previously employed to create – a work ethic that saw him write a song a day during his most prolific periods – wasn’t working anymore. An entire album was written and recorded, and subsequently scrapped – a collection of songs that D’Arcy says hail from his “dark ages” (but fear not, he still plans to release them as bonus material). The struggle to be truly engaged in creating new material threw the difference between honing a craft and genuine inspiration into sharp relief for D’Arcy. “Sometimes it becomes too much of a math equation,” he says of the writing process. “It’s the difference between turning on a tap and digging a well." Thankfully, the tap started flowing again when a new song emerged out of nowhere (“The best things I’ve written are the songs that came as soon as I picked up the guitar,” he admits). Indeed, the flow became close to torrential – four or five songs that made it onto Pot Calls Kettle Black emerged during a particularly fruitful week in October, 2009. At that point, D’Arcy knew he had the makings of an album, but that immediate action would need to be taken. He also knew that just as the old writing process had to be given a swift kick in the ass, so too did the recording process. For the first album, D’Arcy recorded the bulk of the material himself in the basement, calling in friends such as classically-trained pianist Todor Kobakov and former Carnation comrade and guitarist Steve Krecklo in for cameos. Once Ladies & Gentlemen evolved into a full-fledged touring band as Small Sins, featuring drummer/percussionist Brent Follett and keyboardist/handclapper Kevin Hilliard in addition to Krecklo, Kobakov and D’Arcy, the recording process evolved somewhat. Still, even with Mood Swings, individual members would add parts to songs but would rarely work as a unit. "We’d played so many shows together, yet I’d always shut them out of this one thing [recording],” he says. “So I asked myself, ‘Why not do it as a team? Why do I have to be such a dick about it?’” As he decided to give his bandmates more responsibility in the studio, he also imposed tougher rules on himself, beginning with a ban on over-thinking arrangements. "A lot of times I’d do whole other versions of songs and then say, ‘Fuck it, the first version was better,’” he admits. He established a time limit – a month – to record and mix. Each musician’s part was worked out well in advance of recording, and in order to capture the performances as efficiently as possible, D’Arcy turned to “the best engineer ever, for me at least” – Chicago-based studio maven John McEntire (Tortoise, Stereolab, The Sea and Cake, and the upcoming release from Broken Social Scene). Moving the band to McEntire’s Soma Electronic Music Studios in Chicago, D’Arcy stuck to his guns. "I wanted to make this record differently and do things I hadn’t done before,” he recalls. “I decided I was going to make this happen in one month, and for better or for worse, it would be done.” A listen or two to the final result proves it was for the better. With the band members adding their particular strengths to the proceedings, D’Arcy’s unerring pop sense is married to a – dare we say it – soulfulness that was missing from earlier efforts. From the first strains of the title track, where Kobakov’s string arrangement collides with Follett’s booming, distorted drums, it’s apparent that D’Arcy’s newfound confidence as a songwriter pushed him into new territory sonically, and that the band was indeed, as D’Arcy puts it, “in Type A mode for 10 hours every day.” At turns sultry (“Where There’s Gold,” “Tonight”), slinky (the electro-funk of “Déjà Vu”, featuring guest rapper, k-os; the staccato stomp of “Till I Go Home”) and haunting (the hushed, contemplative “Everything You Need ” and “You Will Lie,” which both feature John Obercian on brushed drums), Pot Calls Kettle Black marries the intimacy of the first album with the experimentation of Mood Swings, but emerges as a document of a band that’s truly found its voice. Lyrically, D’Arcy is again wary of giving too much away. But he will fess up to this: "I know that this batch of songs contains personal things that I wanted to write about. They all mean something to me.” Fair enough. Given the circumstances surrounding the creation of the album, little hints can be deciphered about the songwriter’s state of mind: the chorus of “Pot Calls Kettle Black” features the telling couplet, “Maybe in time you’ll find your inspiration/If it comes, save some for me.” But as D’Arcy maintains, pop music is meant to be different things to different people, so let’s not spend too much time on lyrical analysis. Instead, let’s be thankful that D’Arcy somehow found the secret to turning on the tap, and that the band turned the outpour into the 10 tracks on Pot Calls Kettle Black. D’Arcy rightfully calls it the best work he’s done, and while it came with some false starts and fretful thoughts, it also brought both him and the band to a new level of understanding abut each other, and the way Small Sins makes music. “We were driving home,” says D’Arcy, recounting one final anecdote about making the album. “And before Todor left he said, ‘This record’s really good right now. Don’t fuck it up.’” For a man without a past, at least Thomas D’Arcy knows good advice when he hears it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10936

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Small Sins

Thomas D’Arcy is a young man without a past… well, he’d prefer to be thought of that way, at least. Truth is that the Toronto-based musician does have a past, one worth touching upon for a minute or two. For our purposes, it begins with The Carnations, his guitar-oriented, much-buzzed-about... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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Star & Micey

***Opened for Big Star with Mike Mills, Brendan Benson and Sondre Lerche at The Levitt Shell on May 15, 2010 and recently started backing local indie icon, Jack Oblivian.*** BIO: If your best friends were in a band, wouldn’t you go see them every chance you got? And if they ended up writing all of your new favorite songs, you’d tell all of your other friends about them, right? So every time your best friends play a show, all of your other best friends are there enjoying it with you. A new family like community is formed, and each show is a reunion that you actually want to attend. This is what it’s like to be a fan of Star & Micey. Joshua Cosby and Geoff Smith have been playing music together since their elementary years growing up in Memphis, TN. Much later Josh and Geoff met Nick Redmond at a local pub and began an appreciation and admiration for each other’s songs. The three troubadours began making music together as Star & Micey, a name they derived from an inspiring homeless couple. Nick introduced the band to his co-workers at the world famous Ardent Studios and they – just like anyone who comes across the band – quickly fell in love and signed Star & Micey to their independent label, Ardent Music. In October of 2009, Star & Micey’s self-titled debut album was released and the band toured the Mid-South, Midwest, and Gulf Coast. Out of necessity, Josh, Geoff and Nick began performing as a three-piece, playing melody instruments with their hands and percussion with their feet. After winning over audiences everywhere they played, the trio returned to Memphis and augmented their lineup. They enlisted multi-talented singer/songwriters Jeremy Stanfill and Adam Woodard to play drums and accordion respectively, while adding the incredible Memphis Symphony Orchestra violinist, Jessie Munson.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12616

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Star & Micey

It was a dark night, like many before it in Memphis, Tennessee. Joshua Andrew Cosby walked home from rehearsal with his guitar, case-less, slung over his back. A local homeless man flagged him down, not for money but for a story. He explained to Cosby how he had written a song about... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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12:00am CDT

Sundress

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Sundress

Sundress is an American Psychedelic-Pop band, formed in Denton, Texas in 2010. Sundress was created by principle members Ryan McAdams, bassist Drew McCary and guitarist Kennon Talley. After several names, due to legal matters and band member changes, keyboardist Jim Harrington and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Parish Underground

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12:00am CDT

Tahiti 80

Tahiti 80 Solitary Bizness EP Out October 25th It is always a pleasure to enter the world of Tahiti 80. If they were a place, we’d never want to leave. The Solitary Bizness Ep, is a prelude to their upcoming full length The Past, The Present & The Possible. It is a journey into the sixth dimension, a cash-in of no limitation or compromise. Ceilings have been removed, bringing forth the strongest experimentation of their career without rewriting a signature. The technisound at Tahitilab is still in-check ! Xavier Boyer heralds his finest breezy to heartfelt analytics while infectious beats, rhythms and boops uncontrollably propel the mind and body. T80 nods heads, slow or fast; gas pedal to the floor, dancing while no one or everyone is watching. Here are six tracks celebrating the addition of two new members of the official line-up Julien Barbagallo and Raphael Leger, in addition to their first release on their own self-run label, Human Sounds. If you thought 2010 was coming to a musical close, October says “Who knows, you might just find some treasure.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12564

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Tahiti 80

Tahiti 80 Solitary Bizness EP Out October 25th It is always a pleasure to enter the world of Tahiti 80. If they were a place, we’d never want to leave. The Solitary Bizness Ep, is a prelude to their upcoming full length The Past, The Present & The Possible. It is a journey into... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
512 Rooftop

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The Antlers

Sometimes you have to put yourself first, no matter how difficult that notion seems; no matter how much time and effort you’ve already put into this one person — the person who’s reduced your very being to its absolute core. Just ask Peter Silberman, the string-pulling founder of The Antlers, a solo project that suddenly went widescreen on the self-released Hospice LP (now receiving a proper widespread pressing through Frenchkiss). The first Antlers effort to feature two key permanent players — powerhouse drummer Michael Lerner and the layer-lathering multi-instrumentalist Darby Cicci — it’s an album with a sound that’s actually as ambitious as its concept. “Hospice came from the idea of caring for a terminal patient who’s mentally abusive to you,” says Silberman. “You don’t have the right to argue with them, either, because they’re the one who’s dying here; they’re the one that’s been dealt a wrong hand. So you take it, but you can only take so much. Eventually, you realize that this person is just destroying you.” Appropriately enough, Hospice’s 10 distinct chapters resonate on debilitating sonic and lyrical levels, from the hypnotic harp and tension-ratcheting build of “Two” to the sing-or-sink choruses of “Bear” and the speaker-rattling peaks of “Sylvia,” easily one of the year’s most immediate epics. It’s here, amidst contrasting shards of ambient noise, sweeping strings and smoky horns, where The Antlers truly transcend Silberman’s singer-songwriter beginnings — a striking escalation of expectations first hinted at on 2008’s New York Hospitals EP. The progression doesn’t end there, either. In a move that could be taken as the riff-raking extension of his thorough guitar training (from the age of 6 ’til right before college), “Atrophy” and “Wake” delve into sheets of distortion, subtle shades of soul, cicada-like effects and enough movements to fill an entire EP. “We were going for something that’d be dense but not too complicated,” explains Silberman. “I hate the word ‘lush,’ but I guess that’s the best way of describing it. The structures are like pop songs — verse/chorus, verse/chorus — but the sound is a little more shoegaze-y or post-rocky.” It’s about to get even more complicated, too, as The Antlers’ Technicolor-tinged trio take all of Hospice’s songs — and three previous releases — in a completely different direction, jettisoning a note-for-note rendition of the record for “a massive sound” doused in delay, reverb and unrehearsed chaos. And to think Cicci was a stage actor with a desire to drop it all for music just a few years ago. “Hospice was the clear indication that this isn’t a singer-songwriter thing at all,” says Silberman. “Whatever we record next is going to define the three of us as a ‘band.’ He continues, “I always figured I’d be the ‘shredder’ in a group... But things somehow ended up this way.” We wouldn’t have it any other way, either.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11428

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The Antlers

Sometimes you have to put yourself first, no matter how difficult that notion seems; no matter how much time and effort you’ve already put into this one person — the person who’s reduced your very being to its absolute core. Just ask Peter Silberman, the string-pulling founder... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Parish

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12:00am CDT

The Apache Relay

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The Apache Relay

The Apache Relay was formed by chance in a Nashville college dorm when Michael Ford Jr. (vocals, bass) met Mike Harris (guitar, vocals). Ford Jr. happened to be looking for some musicians to help perform his own music live, when he heard about Harris' newly formed band, The Apache... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Klub Krucial

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12:00am CDT

The Baseball Project

What happens when your band's debut album is a run-scoring hit with both music and baseball fans? If you're The Baseball Project, you grab some friends to fill out your bench, take batting practice by writing songs for ESPN and deliver a strikeout pitch with Volume Two: High and Inside. The new album from Steve Wynn, Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon and Peter Buck is another winning collection of songs about the game's greats that will be pleasing to those who love America's pastime -- and fans of intelligent, melodic and fun rock. When the first Baseball Project album, Volume One: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails, was released in 2008 Wynn, McCaughey, Pitmon and Buck had yet to play one note as a unit in front of an audience. But after playing throughout the U.S. in 2009 the quartet were -- as McCaughey jokes -- "a well-oiled touring machine," which allowed the band to complete the basics for this new album in just two days. Wynn adds, "We definitely knew how to play as a band when we went in this time and I think you can hear that chemistry on the record." High and Inside is a collection that sees the quartet deftly mix witty lyrics about baseball players past and present with a sharp melodic sensibility and engaging choruses. Opener "1976" is one of the catchiest songs to ever be written about anything from Detroit. (In this case, it's Tigers phenom pitcher Mark "The Bird" Fidrych.) "Ichiro Goes to the Moon" is a manic punk-pop track that marvels at the Seattle Mariners outfielder's ability to eat, build rockets, and yes, play baseball. High and Inside also explores more musical avenues than the first Baseball Project outing. "Pete Rose Way" is a slice of alt-country that echoes one of McCaughey's and Buck's other projects, Tired Pony. And closer "Here Lies Carl Mays" takes the story of the only pitcher to throw a ball that killed another player and turns it into a haunting ballad sung from beyond the grave. "Fair Weather Fans" describes the band's widespread allegiances to the Giants, A's and Mariners for McCaughey, the Dodgers and Yankees for Wynn, and the Twins and Yankees for Pitmon. Yet the team most represented on High and Inside is none of those -- it's the Yankees' rivals the Boston Red Sox. McCaughey imagines a world where Bill Buckner's legacy wasn't tarnished by a groundball in "Buckner's Bolero." Wynn sings of a different tarnished legacy in "Twilight of My Career," which explores the glorious but sordid post-Sox career of Cy Young award-winning pitcher Roger Clemens. And "Tony (Boston's Chosen Son)" is a violin-driven piece that recalls Bob Dylan's Desire as it honors late beloved Boston player and announcer Tony Conigliaro. Wynn admits, "It's weird that a Yankee fan like me would end up writing more about the Red Sox, but tragedy just makes for better songs and stories than a litany of successes." The quartet invited a lot of their friends to help out on Volume 2. Wynn explains, "We had wanted to include some like-minded baseball rocker pals on the first record but there just wasn't time so we were able to open the door this time around." Into that open door came contributions from Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard (who adds backing vocals to "Ichiro Goes to the Moon"), Los Lobos' Steve Berlin, The Decemberists' Chris Funk and John Moen, Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan and The Hold Steady's Craig Finn, who supplies lyrics and the lead vocal on the Minnesota Twins anthem "Please Don't Call Them Twinkies." Twins fan Pitmon had bonded with Finn over the team when the Minnesota natives reconnected in New York. And Pitmon says she was thrilled when Finn accepted the job of writing lyrics about their favorite team. She explains, "I think Craig perfectly captured the feelings that a lot of us Twins fans have for our team of humble, hardworking guys that seem to beat the odds more often than not, and Steve really nailed the mood of the lyrics when he wrote the anthemic tune we set it to." Finn says, "The Twins don't win every year, or even every decade. They don't normally compete in the off-season arms race -- they develop talent. Thus, when they do win I get to feel elation and bliss, and not just relief. In some way, it's like music; many of my all-time favorite bands aren't that great every night, but when it comes together it feels even sweeter." The success and critical acclaim of Volume One opened up new opportunities that these veteran musicians never imagined. McCaughey is still amazed they appeared on the long-running weekly Major League Baseball program This Week in Baseball. "I can't say I ever thought I'd hear or see myself on TWIB -- that was awesome," McCaughey exclaims. "As a kid I dreamed of it, but I would have been making a diving catch in the outfield instead of bashing on an electric guitar." The band also struck up a relationship with ESPN that saw them launch The Broadside Ballads series. Wynn and McCaughey took it upon themselves to write and record a song per month for the 2010 season that were available as free downloads at ESPN.com. Wynn says, "It's very exhilarating and also exhausting to come up with tunes based on the calendar rather than the muse, especially since we were all busy and on the move with our own projects throughout 2010 but that made it even more fun. I loved that songs would begin in Virginia, for example, get shuttled off to Berlin, back to New York and then over to Portland all within a few weeks." The Baseball Project was born out of McCaughey and Wynn discussing their love of the game over dinner and drinks a few years ago. "It finally took flight at the R.E.M. pre-Hall of Fame induction party in New York," Wynn remembers. "Everyone was happy. The wine was flowing, the food was incredible and spring training had just started. Scott and I talked baseball until most of the party guests had cleared out. And we actually remembered it the next day." Both Wynn and McCaughey's love of baseball and its legendary players made its way sporadically into songs during their distinguished careers. The Young Fresh Fellows named-checked Seattle Mariners slugger Gorman Thomas on "Aurora Bridge" from 1986's Refreshments, while Wynn tipped his cap to Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle and Stan Musial in his 1990 solo hit "Kerosene Man." So with another Volume down, the question needs to be asked -- will there be a Volume 3? McCaughey says it's a certainty, since he still wants to write tunes about "Ted Kubiak, Butch Huskey, Don McMahon, Don Moss, Kris "Iron Man" Benson and Wilton "Peanuts" Guerrero." Wynn adds, "Just open the Baseball Encyclopedia or the 2011 MLB press guide to any page. There are still plenty of tales to tell."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12381

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The Baseball Project

What happens when your band’s debut album is a run-scoring hit with both music and baseball fans? If you’re The Baseball Project, you grab some friends to fill out your bench, take batting practice by writing songs for ESPN and deliver a strikeout pitch with Volume Two: High and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Nuvola

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12:00am CDT

The Black Box Revelation

The Black Box Revelation, also known as the BBR, is a Belgian garage rock band from Belgium. Jan Paternoster and Dries Van Dijck, two friends, started playing together (with Jan's brother Tim Paternoster as vocalist and Marquez on second guitar) as “The Mighty Generators”, at the respective ages of 12 and 14 years old. It was during this period that the two of them started jamming together as well. These jam sessions would lay the foundation to their new group: The Black Box Revelation. In 2007 the duo released their debut EP. The EP was supported by a video clip for “Kill For Peace (And Peace Will Die)”. The Belgian press was unanimously enthusiastic and this resulted in lots of club-gigs. During the summer of 2007 the band played at the big open-air festivals Dour and Pukkelpop The Black Box Revelation started recording their album “Set Your Head On Fire” mid 2007. The album was produced by Triggerfinger drummer Mario Goossens, mixed in Los Angeles by Greg Gordon (who had previously worked with Wolfmother, Jet and Soulwax), and mastered in New York by Fred Kevorkian (Iggy Pop, U2, The White Stripes). Their single “I Think I Like You” rapidly rose to the top of the radio charts. Peter Afterman and the Major League Baseball club Pittsburgh Pirates later bought the rights to "I Think I Like You". In June 2008, the Black Box Revelation started their first tour in the United States. They did some gigs in San Diego, West Hollywood and New York. The Black Box Revelation is currently in the studio recording their third release with legendary produce Alain Johannes (11, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures). The new album (unnamed for the moment) will be out in late April/early May.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14925

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The Black Box Revelation

The Black Box Revelation, also known as the BBR, is a Belgian garage rock band from Belgium. Jan Paternoster and Dries Van Dijck, two friends, started playing together (with Jan's brother Tim Paternoster as vocalist and Marquez on second guitar) as “The Mighty Generators”, at... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Valhalla

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12:00am CDT

The Faceless

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The Faceless

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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12:00am CDT

The Gay Blades

Over the past three years, The Gay Blades have built an international following on their side-stepping demeanor, their unpredictable live shows and, of course, their unhinged manic sound. But while their fan base is still marveling at how the larger-than-life duo can fill aural spaces so completely as a two-piece, the band is ready to unveil their sophomore album, Savages, which promises to astonish both their current devotees and future fans alike. Since the release of their debut album, Ghosts, lead singer/guitarist James Dean Wells AKA Clark Westfield and drummer Quinn English AKA Puppy Mills have experienced extraordinary life changes, which have consciously and unconsciously shaped the songs on their impressive new album. Specifically, Savages is the amalgamation of the emotions behind relentless touring, the band’s hometown of NYC and the passing of Wells’ brother Ian Savage Wells. “This record was the next step for our band,” Wells says. “On Ghosts, we were creating with this almost adolescent air of irreverence, but with Savages we are just trying to be unfettered. We can't worry about what this record is supposed to be, only what we want it to be – a collection of trashy rock songs that speak as much to the music we love as it does our own personal chemistry as a band.” The Gay Blades holed up with producer Dean Baltulonis (The Hold Steady, Lissy Trullie, Goes Cube) in his Queens, NY studio, where they experimented with fuller instrumentation and live recordings. The result is an unapologetic pop record adorned with a mosaic of luscious string arrangements, boisterous horns, gorgeous harmonies and surprising synths and programming. While Savages is clearly more evolved than Ghosts, Wells has faith that it will appease his fans. “Luckily, we don't fit into any one scene or genre, so our fans aren't small-minded about our sound,” he says. “One of my idols, Beck, puts out records that couldn't be more disparate from one another, but because he consistently puts out good-sounding records, people love them all. Truthfully, though, the only thing he and I have in common is that we both look really good in a suit and can dance like a white James Brown.” The Gay Blades into an eclectic mix of songs, which cannot be defined by any one genre, but does pay homage to artists such as the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Adam Ant, Spoon, Wilco and Weezer. “Rock N' Roll (Part I),” the album’s emblematic opener, kicks off with scathing guitars and commanding drums, writhing in true Gay Blades fashion. The horn arrangements make their most prominent appearance on “Try To Understand,” a song about “the patience we need to love those who test our love the most,” Wells explains, adding, “it’s a monster of a song, and it might be my favorite on the record.” Lyrically, "Mick Jagger" has nothing to do with the Stones frontman, but the 80s-influenced number does encompass all of the icon’s swagger, and rips a page right out of “the NYC 80s sleaze playbook with some Ziggy Stardust horn sections sprinkled in for good measure.” As for “Why Winter In Detroit?,” Wells explains that it’s a song about a NYC kid trying to bargain with a Motor City bartender for romance, all set to shimmering, “punked-out-Joshua Tree” guitars. There’s also a softer side of Savages in “Every Night Is Like A Revival,” the album’s hopeful and inspired ballad. “I've always loved Motown's dedication to the melancholy, and while this is a love song with a happy ending, there is a general sentimentality I think Sam Cooke could get behind,” Wells says. The Gay Blades have toured throughout the US and Europe sharing stages with the likes of Cursive, MGMT, The Black Lips, Matt and Kim, Ra Ra Riot, Jack's Mannequin, Juliette Lewis and Electric Six, but with all that they’ve accomplished, the band simply wants to continue creating music that will make a mark. Armed with their compelling new album, it won’t be difficult. “When we can't identify with someone else’s lifestyle, we assume that they’re missing something intellectually and emotionally,” he reflects. “But when you assume you're the missionary, I can guarantee someone else considers you the savage.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12706

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
512

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12:00am CDT

The Greenhornes

The trio of Craig Fox, Patrick Keeler and ‘Little’ Jack Lawrence--heretofore known as The Greenhornes—have been churning out the highest quality rock n roll for well over a decade. Formed in the late 90s in Cincinatti, Ohio, The Greenhornes have toured the world over (and over and over) and released 3 full length albums, an ep and a boat load of singles across a multitude of record labels. After a five year break in which Keeler and Lawrence joined The Raconteurs and Lawrence subsequently joined the Dead Weather, The Greenhornes are back! What to say about the sound…pure, straight up Nuggets inspired rock and roll. And by straight-up we mean sans revisionist new wave of snotty garage rock posturing. These guys have been weened on a diet almost solely consisting of the finest r+b and rock innovators: The Kinks, The Who, The Zombies and The Easybeats are immediately recognizable in their sound. This isn't a hobby or something these guys are doing between projects--it's their life. Good, old-fashioned rock 'n' roll, plain and simple. Their most recognizable tune, ‘There Is An End’, was featured throughout Jim Jarmusch’s 2005 feature ‘Broken Flowers’. After a five year hiatus, The Greenhornes are very excited to have Jack White’s Third Man Records release their brand new full length album, the aptly titled ‘****’ in the fall of this year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14178

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The Greenhornes

The trio of Craig Fox, Patrick Keeler and ‘Little’ Jack Lawrence--heretofore known as The Greenhornes—have been churning out the highest quality rock n roll for well over a decade. Formed in the late 90s in Cincinatti, Ohio, The Greenhornes have toured the world over (and over... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Antone's

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12:00am CDT

The Naked and Famous

Everyone knows that the very best music can meddle with your mind, plunging you into the opposite extremes of both happiness and sadness all at once, in intense three minute bursts. It can transport you temporarily to a realm where anything is possible and nothing is out of reach. The latest key holders to that illusive turf are New Zealand's The Naked And Famous. These five young Aucklanders have at their disposal a seemingly effortless ability to capture the giddy fun and relentless hooks one has come to expect from the very best electro-pop, while at the same time striving for something grander, more brooding and atmospheric. It’s this special proposition that has landed the band triumphant success on their native soil (their single ‘Young Blood’ debuted at number one in the NZ chart, as did the album Passive Me Aggressive You on its recent release, both on the group’s own Somewhat Damaged label), and has meant that containing their sounds to their homeland has been something of an impossibility. One of 2010’s genuine organic buzzes has already yielded results that overshadow most hype-bands. Over the past six months the antipodeans’ fantastical glitching gems have scorched through the blogosphere like a hot knife through butter, culminating first in the international release of ‘Young Blood’ on none-other than the most notorious pop-picking label on planet earth, Neon Gold (Marina And The Diamonds, Ellie Goulding etc) and then with the group finding a home away from home on Fiction Records. Now, with Down Under virtually conquered, and ‘Passive Me, Aggressive You’ readied for full international release, the band’s sights are set far and wide. And in keeping with their music’s edifying powers, anything seems possible... Thom and Alisa met at music college in 2008 and formed a songwriting partnership that would become the life force of TNAF. Aaron, a high school acquaintance of Thom’s, was also studying at the same college and soon became a production foil to the duo as they toyed with song and recording ideas after hours in the college studio and various bedrooms. These eventually became The Naked And Famous’s first releases, the twin EPs No Light and This Machine. Forming a live band was secondary to the studio for Thom and Alisa. After the couple’s first tentative steps using backing musicians, they coaxed Aaron out from his role as their live sound engineer to assume suitable knob-twiddling duties onstage - as a sort of electronics overlord - and eventually the perfect rhythm section was found in the shape of another two of their high school mates, Jesse and David. Working furiously throughout 2009 on developing a new live set and dozens of demos, The Naked And Famous embarked on an expansion of their sound, as together they experimented with the epic turns and cinematic moods that define them today. "I feel like a lot of the greatest pop music is the stuff that taps into the really powerful memories or emotions," ponders Alisa. "Just because it's music that can be fun and you can party to, doesn't mean you can't touch upon stuff that can be challenging or heart-wrenching." As early domestic radio love and international cult status began to snowball, a kinship with the widescreen fairytale dance-pop of Empire Of The Sun, MGMT and of course, the ongoing evolutions of LCD Soundsystem, became evident. 'Passive Me, Aggressive You', the debut long-player from TNAF came together at scattered small studio locations around Auckland. Operations, as ever, were overseen by self-confessed 'control freak' Thom, the song ideas coloured by Aaron’s input as he and Thom shared production duties on the album, and constantly guided by Alisa's unique melodies. Singles 'Young Blood' and 'Punching In A Dream' could well do for 3-D synth anthemia what 'Time To Pretend' and 'Kids' did for new psychedelia a few years back. On the record, at its most mountainous, the likes of vacant leviathan 'No Way' and urgent throbbing ascent 'Eyes' work a strange kind of magic. 'Jilted Lovers' wrestles with an unruly synthetic discordance in the vein of the group’s greatest shared and acknowledged influence Nine Inch Nails, while 'A Wolf In Geek's Clothing' takes that same stormy heart and cranks it to near doom-laden bulldozer effect. From fleeting soundscapes like 'The Source' to 'Spank's urgent swamping surge of glitches and fuzzed-out refrains, TNAF never shy away from deconstructing normal indie comfort zones. It stands proud, in a time of quick-fix singles culture, as a genuine album. But anyone who's witnessed TNAF emerge from what they like to call their natural studio habitat to step onstage – where their songs become a truly enveloping experience – will testify to the sheer epic proportions of album closer 'Girls Like You'. Perhaps TNAF at their most realised, it is a complete collision of swooping, chanting hooklines and otherworldly expanses of sound. This is a band set to blow a crater in 2011’s musical landscape, a young group of warped sound merchants making do-or-die, heart-in-mouth, chart-bound pop to invest your heart and soul in.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14562

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The Naked and Famous

Everyone knows that the very best music can meddle with your mind, plunging you into the opposite extremes of both happiness and sadness all at once, in intense three minute bursts. It can transport you temporarily to a realm where anything is possible and nothing is out of reach... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Phoenix

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12:00am CDT

The Spinto Band

The Spinto Band have just competed their third full length album. The recordings were self-produced in their Delaware studio over the course of 2010. In the coming months they are preparing for the release of the album and an accompanying tour. In addition, the band helped create the soundtrack for the 2011 film The Beast Pageant.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14379

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

The Spinto Band

Just like the next season of Mad Men, some things need a bit of time to stew. Such is the case for the upcoming album from The Spinto Band, titled Shy Pursuit. Forged in their Delaware studio, the latest release from the band promises to be their most exciting and inventive set of... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Barbarella Patio

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12:00am CDT

The Stepkids

The Stepkids is futuristic electro soul recorded on a reel-to-reel. Soaring harmonies sung by three singer/songwriters. Kandinsky-essque visuals that make for enigmatic live performances. But more, The Stepkids is a collective. “The Stepkids is not about either of us - it’s about creating an entity where the entity itself is what’s important” says bassist and keyboardist Dan Edinberg. "There's an equal split in the creative process, and we’re really happy about that" adds drummer Tim Walsh. "Any lyric, any melody, any idea could have been done by any of us." Theirs is an approach that comes from more than a decade of musical experimentation. Brought up together as teenagers on the East Coast jazz and R+B circuit, the three band members went on as individuals to share stages with Lauren Hill and 50 Cent, tour internationally with indie punk band Zox, score movies and commercials, and produce solo albums. But it was an interest in creating an aesthetic identity that supersedes the conventional pop notions of stardom and self-importance which ultimately drew them together. "All three of us write, and all three of us sing" explains Jeff Gitelman, who resigned from touring as Alicia Keys' guitarist to concentrate full-time on recording the Stepkids self-titled debut album. The Stepkids' groove is a startling yet sexy fusion of punk, jazz, West African traditional, 1960s folk, neo and classic soul, classic funk and 20th century classical. Think T.Rex meets Sun Ra, Sly Stone meets Stravinsky, Dylan meets Dilla. Philosophy and literature provide a conceptual schematic, from existential musings (“Legend in My Own Mind”), to the work of Charles Bukowski (“La La”) and Plato’s theoretical “Allegory of the Cave” ("Shadows on Behalf”). Add to this a vested interest in the recording process, and you have an imaginative album of Technicolor brilliance expertly self-engineered and self-produced. Live, kaleidoscopic projections by NYC artist Jesse Mann consume the stage with light for a multi-sensory experience. There’s no singular icon, no singular sound, no singular way of making it happen. It’s psychedelia for the 21st century, where the focus is the whole – and that includes you.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14302

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The Stepkids

The Stepkids are futuristic electro soul recorded on a reel-to-reel; soaring harmonies sung by three singer/songwriters; Kandinsky-esque visuals that make for enigmatic live performances. "A lot of what excites us about this band is this band itself," says bassist and keyboardist... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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12:00am CDT

The White Eyes

Taipei four piece band The White Eyes are Dirty and MAD!!! Female lead singer Gao Xiao Gao always be misunderstood that naked on stage. They are famous on energetic, sexy and violent live perform in Taiwan. Since 2004, The White Eyes have formed almost six years. They have supported The Music and These New Puritans in their Taiwan tour. Influenced by Bikini Kills, Iggy Pop, PJ Harvey and Sonic Youth etc., The White Eyes play music sound like Garage, Punk or any elements with psychedelic and wildness. The White Eyes are always riot on stage, while the vocal Gao Xiao Gao sings from wild to murmuring. They are unpredictable stage performing is quite unique from other bands in Taiwan. The band appeared at the most famous music festivals in Taiwan, included Hohaiyan Festival, Formoz Festival and Spring Scream. In 2008, they won the Hohaiyan award, which is one of the most important award for Taiwanese bands. The White Eyes published their first EP .. in 2008, and the single .. in 2009. In September 2010, they released their debut album .., and started their Asia tour across Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and Japan since late September. The White Eyes say "We don;t want your true hearts, but come and let me kiss your eyes" and sing out load for the confusion and truth of youth.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13923

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The White Eyes

Genre: grunge, punk, trashy, provocative Female lead singer Gao Xiao-gao is getting pretty famous within Taiwan's and China's indie scenes for being outrageous on stage, including showing up for one gig wearing a nude leotard painted to look like she really was buck naked. The entire... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Habana Bar

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12:00am CDT

Tia Carrera

Somewhere in Austin a clock has stopped. A calendar page, never changed, hangs on the wall of a machine shop or a dingy dive bar. Slightly yellowed by the years an exotic woman dressed in her most patriotic bikini holds a Shiner and proclaims to all the world Happy New Year: It's 1970! For over a decade now, Tia Carrera have been kicking ass and melting minds with their own twist on the 70's rock n roll jam. Founding members, Erik Conn and Jason Morales along with now permanent member Jamey Simms have taken their music to a new level both live and in the studio. Simms and Morales switch instruments seamlessly (occasionally mid-jam) while Conn whales on, taking the listener on a wild, mind altering ride. The mind altering ride continues with the release of Cosmic Priestess, their fourth overall and second for Small Stone. Cosmic Princess accentuates the elements that Tia Carrera have been honing to razor sharp perfection, bringing to the music new depths and lengths. Whether you're strapped to a chassis of a Texas hot rod in "Slave Cylinder", exploring the colorful world of a coral reef in "Sand, Stone and Pearl" or just dumbstruck as you barrel your way through the nearly 33 minute opus "Saturn Missile Battery", Tia Carrera's improvisational scores always amaze and never disappoint. Look for them on tour this fall, that's probably them in the van with the "Ass, Grass or Cash. Nobody rides for free" bumper sticker. Viva 1970! Viva Tia Carrera!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11587

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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12:00am CDT

Todd Thibaud

Todd Thibaud is a Vermont born, Boston based Singer-Songwriter who’s songs are a slice of what life is really like...the pains and pleasures, love lost and life reborn. Using songwriters like Elvis Costello, Neil Finn, Johnny Cash and John Hiatt for inspiration, Thibaud has built a sound that is entirely his own. His music is meshed with elements of Americana, Folk, Country and Roots Pop Rock, making it seem at once familiar and new. After fronting his band, “Courage Brothers” and releasing two independent records in the early ‘90’s (Something Strong & Wood), Thibaud went solo and recorded two critically lauded albums for Doolittle Records, 1997's “Favorite Waste of Time” (produced by Bostonian musician Kevin Salem) and 1999's “Little Mystery” (Co-produced with Jim Scott). In addition to various live recordings and DVD’s he’s since released three more studio recordings, 2002’s “Squash”, 2005’s “Northern Skies” (Both produced by Adam Steinberg- Patty Griffin, Dixie Chicks) and his most recent effort “Broken”. He tours throughout Europe regularly in both full band and acoustic formats and performs regionally at home in the U.S.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11982

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Todd Thibaud

Todd Thibaud is a Vermont born, Boston based Singer-Songwriter who’s songs are a slice of what life is really like...the pains and pleasures, love lost and life reborn. Using songwriters like Elvis Costello, Neil Finn, Johnny Cash and John Hiatt for inspiration, Thibaud has built... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Velveeta Room

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12:00am CDT

Volkova Sisters

Volkova Sisters is a collaboration between Daniel Sandor and Dalma Berger one of the main figures of the Hungarian underground rock and electronic scene. The basic idea of forming VS was to collect all the ideas and sounds that couldn’t fit into the concept of their other bands. In this project they are trying to put together electronic moods and their 80’s music passion to make their own personal version of their parent’s teenagehood is. Joining their forces with their personal guitar-hero, Gergely Kovács and singer-drummer Frenk, they have started to build up a new musical journey . The band has also a smaller line-up called Volkova Sisters live act which is based on more improvised and spontaneous music elements mixed with the sounds of the local environment. The name Volkova Sisters was taken from the William Gibson novel Pattern Recognition.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11008

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Volkova Sisters

Volkova Sisters is a collaboration between Daniel Sandor and Dalma Berger one of the main figures of the Hungarian underground rock and electronic scene. The basic idea of forming VS was to collect all the ideas and sounds that couldn’t fit into the concept of their other bands... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Hideout

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12:00am CDT

Warbeast

With the “retro-thrash” trend in full-swing, and hordes of bands trying to re-create “old school metal”, Texas monsters WARBEAST offer the real thing. Their music is not the result of careful study of 80’s thrash or classic metal; it just comes naturally because that is who they are. Krush The Enemy, their debut CD on Philip Anselmo’s Housecore Records, features ten tracks covering a wide range of metal terrain aimed squarely at the neck-snapping headbanger in the front row. For WARBEAST, “metal” means high speed riffing, thunderous double bass, roaring vocals and plenty of blazing guitar solos. The roots of WARBEAST are firmly entrenched in the legendary 80’s Texas underground metal scene. Vocalist Bruce Corbitt was the voice of speed metal splatter kings Rigor Mortis, who achieved major label success on Capitol Records in 1988. Guitarists Rick Perry and Scott Shelby were the riff machine behind Gammacide, one of Texas most furious thrash exports. Bassist Alan Bovee joined Gammacide when they re-united in 2006, and drum tornado Joe Gonzalez provided blast beats and mayhem for Dallas death metal band Demonseed. The band was originally formed in the fall of 2006 under the name Texas Metal Alliance for a one-time performance to play a benefit show for Hammer Witch bassist/vocalist Wayne Abney. Abney had suffered a near-fatal motorcycle accident in August 2006. TMA's performance for the benefit included special guest members from some of Dallas/Ft. Worth's original thrash bands... Gammacide, Rigor Mortis, Rotting Corpse and Hammer Witch. After the benefit, some of the core members that made up TMA decided to make it a real band. TMA initially played songs by the individual member’s previous bands. Now they focused on writing new material, and playing many shows throughout Texas. Two demos were recorded, and Bruce brought them along when Rigor Mortis was doing a tour in which they were supported by one of Philip Anselmo’s side projects, Arson Anthem. Bruce passed the demos on to Philip, who liked what he heard and wanted first shot at signing the band to his new Housecore Record label. After speaking with Philip and hearing his enthusiasm for the project, no other offers were even considered. In Anselmo’s own words: “Bruce is a commanding fucking presence. His performance on Krush The Enemy is the best he’s ever been. Rick and Scott’s use of chugging power riffs, mixed with classic progressions and twisting harmonies are executed flawlessly. Jose Gonzales plays the ever-loving shit out of the drums. Alan Bovee’s playing is as solid as a vice grip.” In early 2009, the band changed their name to WARBEAST, feeling they had outgrown Texas Metal Alliance. In April they spent 2 weeks in New Orleans recording Krush The Enemy, with Anselmo producing. Engineered by David "The Puma" Troia, who has worked with bands such as Mudvayne, DOWN, OTEP, and Arson Anthem, among others. 100 proof metal has been forged here, and among many standout tracks are the blazing “Scorched Earth Policy”, the menacing “Stalker” and the apocalyptic “We Are The Vultures”. Once again, we’ll let Philip say it best: “every song is its own SONG; riff-delirium, thunderous cadences and classic Thrash vocals delivered in TRUE, classic Thrash style. WARBEAST will prove to be major players in the very near future…you can bet your ass on that.” The onslaught began on April 27, 2010 when WARBEAST’s Krush The Enemy was released with rave reviews. Bobby Tillotson Jr. replaced Rick Perry on guitar in August 2010 and Warbeast is writing and preparing to record new songs and do as many tours and shows as possible.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11487

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Warbeast

With the “retro-thrash” trend in full-swing, and hordes of bands trying to re-create “old school metal”, Texas monsters WARBEAST offer the real thing. Their music is not the result of careful study of 80’s thrash or classic metal; it just comes naturally because that is... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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12:00am CDT

Warm Ghost

Warm Ghost : Claws Overhead EP Paul Duncan is currently recording and performing under the moniker Warm Ghost. It finds him taking a step beyond traditional instrumentation and one toward that of electronics, synthesizers, drum machines and processed field recordings. Warm Ghost has now evolved into a band in collaboration with Oliver Chapoy, where the sound is an intricately arranged shimmering sonic world of twisting words and melodies inside dense environments where there are elements of 80's new wave, cold wave and synth pop from Solid Space to OMD to Depeche Mode, late 70's disco, synth programming sharing ground with Autechre and AFX, and experimental textures reminiscent of Fennesz. The payoff is beautifully executed, lush pop songs that beg for repeat listening. Paul has also collaborated with numerous other artists including Oren Ambarchi (SunnO))), Type Records), Joe Stickney (Bear in Heaven), Chris Bear (Grizzly Bear), RobertoLange (Helado Negro), Fred Lonberg-Holm ( Jim O'Rourke, Boxhead Ensemble), David Daniell (Rhys Chatham’s Essentialist, San Agustin) and Doug McCombs (Tortoise, Brokeback) among others. Warm Ghost released it's debut EP, "Claws Overhead", on the label Geographic North on May 11th, 2010 and is now recording a follow-up full-length.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13623

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Warm Ghost

Warm Ghost : Claws Overhead EP Paul Duncan is currently recording and performing under the moniker Warm Ghost. It finds him taking a step beyond traditional instrumentation and one toward that of electronics, synthesizers, drum machines and processed field recordings. Warm Ghost has... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Soho Lounge

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12:00am CDT

We Are Hex

The music of We Are Hex recalls classic Joy Division, the Cure, Killing Joke and PJ Harvey, but combines those sounds with the modern ferocity of the Liars or Grinderman, without losing the urgency of classic punk. We Are Hex came together in 2008 and moved into a foul Indianapolis neighborhood where they locked themselves away in their studio space, dubbed the Hex Haus. In the spring of 2009, the band released their self-recorded debut full-length, Gloom Bloom, to positive reviews. After a summer of touring, they returned to the Hex Haus to create a new, very different record.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14675

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We Are Hex

The music of We Are Hex recalls classic Joy Division, the Cure, Killing Joke and PJ Harvey, but combines those sounds with the modern ferocity of the Liars or Grinderman, without losing the urgency of classic punk. We Are Hex came together in 2008 and moved into a foul Indianapolis... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Elysium

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12:00am CDT

Willie Nile

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Willie Nile

http://willienile.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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12:00am CDT

Xray Eyeballs

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Xray Eyeballs

Xray Eyeballs began as the brainchild of guitarist O.J. San Felipe and bassist Carly Rabalais, who, after founding Brooklyn garage-rock juggernaut Golden Triangle (Hardly Art), sought a release that would sate both their sweet-toothed desires and their darker impulses, like a candy-coated... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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12:00am CDT

Young the Giant

Comprised of Sameer Gadhia (vocals), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar/vocals), Payam Doostzadeh (bass) and Francois Comtois (drums/vocals), Young the Giant’s unique brand of sun-soaked rock has received praise from fans and critics alike, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Billboard, and Nylon Mag. The band’s diverse ethnic backgrounds –Indian, Persian, British, and French-Canadian—translate into an incredibly dynamic sound that offers jazz rhythms, surf pop harmonies, Mediterranean and Caribbean influences, flashes of jolting alt rock and so much more. The band's self-titled debut album, produced by Joe Chiccarelli (White Stripes, My Morning Jacket) was released on January 25th. The band, originally from Newport Beach, CA, has recently hit the road with bands like Minus the Bear, Neon Trees, Marina and the Diamonds, and The Futureheads.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14525

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Young The Giant

Sameer Gadhia (vocals) - Jacob Tilley (guitar) - Eric Cannata (guitar/vocals) Payam Doostzadeh (bass) - Francois Comtois (drums/vocals) With the breakout success of their self-titled 2010 debut album and widespread acclaim for their exhilarating live shows, Young The Giant has quickly... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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12:05am CDT

letlive.

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letlive.

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:05am - 1:05am CDT
Emo's Annex

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12:10am CDT

Kendra Morris

One might never expect such a rich and mighty voice to emerge from Kendra Morris' petite frame. Her potency as a singer and performer grew from a childhood immersed in music, traveling with her family to perform gospel in the prison ministries and asylums of St. Petersburg, Florida. Kendra moved to New York in 2003, making music inside a tiny closet with only a guitar and 8-track recorder, always keeping it simple ' an aesthetic that continues to shape her sound. The southern influence of the soul and humidity in her voice adds a raw energy that one would attribute to a generation long lost to the internet and digital media. Morris' voice is a courier to a world where oral story telling is the only means for passing on life's lessons, humor, and drama. After releasing two self-produced EP's she teamed up with seasoned producer Jeremy Page (The Cars, Ed OG, That Handsome Devil) to work on this self-titled EP. The collaboration has birthed a collage of tracks that echo the music and experiences of her childhood. Kendra's real strength lies in combining mysticism and the strange emotions invoked by the human spirit.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13994

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Kendra Morris

One might never expect such a rich and mighty voice to emerge from Kendra Morris' petite frame. Her potency as a singer and performer grew from a childhood immersed in music, traveling with her family to perform gospel in the prison ministries and asylums of St. Petersburg, Florida... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:10am - 1:10am CDT
Scoot Inn

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12:10am CDT

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

The gentleman you see wearing the bizarre attire is one Orlando; producer and performer behind the creatively named Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. Originally hailing from the Greco-Roman stable, TEED has released three EPs with the Berlin and London party-starters. They are all superbly executed cross-sections of electronic mayhem. As Orlando explains, “It goes from 124 bpm to 140 bpm. It crosses lots of genres and sub-genres of dance music, and I don’t really know or care about all these genres, I think they’re a bit useless and unnecessary. It’s just dance music at the end of the day.” It was ‘Garden’ from last summer’s ‘All In Two Sixty Dancehalls’ EP that propelled TEED into the spotlight. ‘Garden’ is a gorgeous, sing-song house miniature featuring boy girl vocals (Dinosaur himself plus Luisa from Lulu and the Lampshades). Its balance of pop sensibility, sharp basslines and dance floor melancholy has charmed everyone from Annie Mac to James Holden. This was followed in November by the sonically ambitious ‘Household Goods’, championed by Radio 1, that’s made TEED one of the dance music’s brightest new talents. Raised as the son of an Oxford University music professor and still Oxford based, Orlando Higginbottom was lured into the countryside by the rumblings of early jungle. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs swings between overt musicality and scarily on-point dance floor intuition, ripping up gigs around the globe with his live show of bizarre instruments, glitter cannons and of course... dancing dinosaurs. There’s a sense of playfulness, sleight of touch and FUN that seems missing from many of his contemporaries. The BIG remixes of Professor Green, Darwin Deez, Fenech-Soler and Katy Perry have helped turn the wheels even faster. Having survived Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs has now signed to Polydor Records and will release a debut album this Summer.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14872

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Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Biography Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs makes music at the central point between pop, electro, house and melodic, tuff rave – and his debut album ‘Trouble’ is just more proof that TEED’s Orlando Higginbottom is one of the most fascinating... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:10am - 1:10am CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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12:15am CDT

Killer Mike aka Mike Bigga

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Killer Mike aka Mike Bigga

Mike Bigga aka Killer Mike

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Venue 222

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12:15am CDT

Queens of the Stone Age

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Queens of the Stone Age

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
La Zona Rosa

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12:15am CDT

White Arrows

In the summer of 2008, fresh out of NYU with a degree in Ritualistic Shamanism, Los Angeles native Mickey Schiff began White Arrows. Fusing his studies with a drum machine and the looming, immediate presence of a booming NYC club scene, White Arrows was intended less as a group than as a social document, detailing the experiences of Schiff's age cohort - the young, ambitious, fucked up, beautiful children of a new cosmopolitan America - all coastal culture and no middle. It didn't take long before Schiff began seeing "White Arrows" tagged across the lower east side, and tattooed on the arms of friends and acquaintances. White Arrows wasn't a band, it was a youth cult to the "now." Schiff moved back to Los Angeles by the end of the year, where White Arrows began its life as a performing unit. The current lineup, features Steven Vernet (guitar), Rob Banks (guitar), and Mickey Schiff, as well as younger brother Henry (percussion) and half-brother, John Paul Caballero (bass). Strangely enough, despite having known one another as family friends, the Schiff brothers and Caballero were unaware that they shared a common father, a revelation made known to both parties once they had reached adulthood. Despite the relatively recent introduction of the band to the east side club scene, the group has developed a solid following among the audiences and promoters of clubs such as the Echo and Spaceland, holding the distinctive honor of being awarded a Spaceland residency in August of 2010 despite having played out for less than a year. White Arrows debut EP is currently available on their site. Containing original material as well as remixes by the likes of RAC (Remix Artist Collective), and Kevin Seaton (Mad Decent), this release has already seen its tracks used in videos by tastemakers such as VBS, Nylon, and Dazed and Confused Magazine, and channels such as HBO (Entourage, How to Make it in America) and MTV (Jersey Shore, The City). White Arrows stem from the cultural wellspring whence bands, degenerates, and the overall urban mythological spectrum derives. They eschew the bombast of Williamsburg hype for the nuance of a Jets vs. Sharks rumble. For more information please contact Christian Coffey christian@madmacent.com or Chris Allen Allen@thecollective-la.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14072

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White Arrows

Following the release of their debut ep earlier this summer Los Angeles’ five-piece White Arrows are set to make their British live debut and release their first single, ‘Get Gone’. It is a groove-soaked, synth’-laden slice of what’s to come, on the band’s RAC produced... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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12:20am CDT

Curren$y

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Curren$y

New Orleans rapper and Hip-Hop connoisseur Curren$y thrives on making music on his own terms. With his “Jet Life” mantra about living life to the fullest, the savvy rhyme spitter (why do you think they call him “Spitta”?) is focused on a lyrical devotion to the truth and authenticity... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:20am - 1:20am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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12:30am CDT

Bult

Influenced by Mastodon, Architects and Between the Buried and Me, as well as Sweden's own Meshuggah, Bult performs a progressive metal/hardcore with equal parts explosive energy as finely tuned musician ship. On stage, Bult delivers a ferociously energetic live show that leaves you with the odd sensation of getting your head smacked and liking it. The band has previously existed in various constellations, guitarist Martin Andreasson and drummer Cristian Sigurdson has been a part of Bult from the get go, but not until the year 2010 the Bult we know today took form.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12361

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Bult

Influenced by Mastodon, Architects and Between the Buried and Me, as well as Sweden's own Meshuggah, Bult performs a progressive metal/hardcore with equal parts explosive energy as finely tuned musician ship. On stage, Bult delivers a ferociously energetic live show that leaves you... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Headhunters

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12:30am CDT

Duran Duran

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Duran Duran

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Stubb's

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12:30am CDT

Locksley

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Locksley

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Black & Tan

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12:30am CDT

P.O.S

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P.O.S

P.O.S built his reputation as an innovator, with an unlikely punk rock past and expressive, honest content. He re-earns the accolades with every release. He manages to capture his charisma on his records; they’re driving and sincere, the dark moments counterbalanced by some giggling... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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12:30am CDT

Strand of Oaks

In 2003, Tim Showalter’s house burned down, his fiancée broke up with him, and he resorted to writing songs on an acoustic guitar while living on park benches in suburban Philadelphia. Those events informed the entirety of his arresting debut, Leave Ruin , an album about loss and brokenness and lack of faith. But as affecting as it was, Showalter is leery of being stuck in the past. After all, the first word of that record’s title is “leave,” and one of the first thing he asks when contacted for this interview is, “Can we kind of re-do my bio? I don’t want to keep being the sad sack whose house burned down.” These days, Showalter is happily married and comfortably settled in Philadelphia, and he’s staring down the release of his second record, Pope Killdragon, an album that’s even stranger and more singular. Where Ruin was stark and autobiographical, Killdragon — which features odd, laser-beam synthesizers and one bona fide stoner metal track — is wild and fantastical. Showalter either invents characters whole cloth, or takes an approach to history so liberal even Tarantino would give pause (John F. Kennedy authors a fable about a knight; Dan Aykroyd carries out a revenge killing for the death of John Belushi). It’s a bold, eerie, mighty work — though the man responsible for it couldn’t be more affable or good natured. J. Edward Keyes ~ eMusic 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11658

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Strand of Oaks

In 2003, Tim Showalter's house burned down, his fiancée left him, and he resorted to writing songs on an acoustic guitar while living on park benches in suburban Philadelphia. Those events informed the entirety of his arresting debut, Leave Ruin, an album about loss and brokenness... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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12:50am CDT

Okkervil River

"The goal was to push my brain to places it didn't want to go. The idea was to not have any idea – to keep myself confused about what I was doing," frontman Will Sheff says about Okkervil River's newest album. "I produced it myself so that I could extend the songwriting process all the way through to the very last second of recording, so the songs would never really stop changing." The resulting record, 'I am Very Far,' is a startling break from anything this band has done before. By turns terrifying and joyous, violent and serene, grotesque and romantic, it's a celebration of forces beyond our control. When Okkervil River released their breakthrough 'Black Sheep Boy' in 2005, Uncut wrote that "Sheff's novelistic lyrics and the dexterous blend of country, folk and nervy indie-rock suggest a band approaching the peak of their powers." A New York Times piece on their 2007 follow-up 'The Stage Names' (and its companion album 'The Stand Ins') echoed, "Sheff writes like a novelist," and Pitchfork called him, "One of the best lyric-writers in indie rock." But on 'I am Very Far,' Sheff emerges not only as a songwriter of the highest caliber, but a producer and arranger of singular vision. Abandoning the tidy conceptual arcs of Okkervil River's previous albums, 'I am Very Far' is a monolithic, darkly ambiguous work, one that doesn't readily offer up its secrets. Work on 'I am Very Far' started in early 2009, after a year spent on the music of others. Sheff contributed vocals to The New Pornographer's album 'Together,' wrote a song for Norah Jones' 'The Fall,' produced an upcoming album for Brooklyn-based Bird of Youth, and helmed the Roky Erickson record 'True Love Cast Out All Evil,' for which his album notes received a GRAMMY nomination. "I'd never worked with Roky before and never produced someone else's record before. It was a life-changing experience," Sheff recalls, "When it was over I felt both completely drained and completely inspired." Immediately upon wrapping up work and leaving Erickson's company, Sheff drove to his home state of New Hampshire for lengthy isolated writing sessions. "I wanted to go back home and re-start writing again, like I'd never written a song previously," he says, "and I wanted the music and lyrics to be both completely wedded together and a little bit beyond my control. I kept trying to write from the state of mind of someone who had just been born, that feeling of being very young and being aware of not existing before a certain moment, which is a feeling I remember having as a kid." Sheff emerged from the writing process with 30 or so songs, which he narrowed down to 18. In contrast to Okkervil River's usual practice of holing up in one studio for months on end, he opted for a series of short, high-intensity sessions, each in a different location, each employing completely different methods than the one before it. For songs like "Rider" and "Wake and Be Fine," Sheff gathered together a massive version of Okkervil River – two drummers, two pianists, two bassists, and seven guitarists, all playing live in one room – and led them on a week of live-in-the-studio marathon session, performing a single song obsessively over and over for as many as 12 hours to capture just the right take. Songs like "Show Yourself" and "Hanging from a Hit" were worked out in improvisational sessions with the core band, minimally recorded to 8-track tape, and then re-structured and re-written in the editing process. For the strange science-fiction parable "White Shadow Waltz," Sheff self-recorded the entire song and then had Okkervil River re-record every instrumental track on top of that. After basic-tracking was done, Sheff overdubbed the songs with the band's largest instrumental palette to date – not only choral elements and orchestral colors like strings, tympani, tuba and bassoon, but also file cabinets thrown across the room, unreeled rolls of duct tape, and, on "Piratess," a solo created out of a fast-forwarding and rewinding boombox. Finishing the record from home, Sheff constantly edited and reworked the album, reinventing the song structures, re-recording vocals, re-writing until the very last minute, reshaping even the tiniest of details, ultimately creating an album that plays not only as a lush, seamless epic, but also as the most deeply personal effort of his career. What can listeners expect? Richer and weirder than 'The Stage Names' and deeper and moodier than even 'Black Sheep Boy,' 'I am Very Far' is dense, fragmented, opaque. A reverie of uncertainty, it feels at once disorienting and oddly familiar, threatening and friendly. Okkervil River have thrown away all maps and compasses but they continue to chart their way, unblinking, toward destinations unknown.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13337

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Okkervil River

"The goal was to push my brain to places it didn't want to go. The idea was to not have any idea – to keep myself confused about what I was doing," frontman Will Sheff says about Okkervil River's newest album. "I produced it myself so that I could extend the songwriting process... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:50am - 1:50am CDT
Red 7 Patio

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1:00am CDT

Adrian Younge Sound Orchestra

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Adrian Younge Sound Orchestra

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Scoot Inn

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1:00am CDT

Adventure

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Adventure

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Malaia

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1:00am CDT

Alexander

Alexander Ebert was only five years old when he discovered how much he loved recording. He found himself taping a cappella versions of songs from the Stand By Me soundtrack, complete with vocalized basslines and mouthed drums. “You could hear my sister in the background crying at one point. She’s two, and I’m trying to coax her into performing with me,” he explains. “Recording is like painting for me,” says the singer. “When I’m by myself arranging a song, I’m running around naked, I’m eating crazy food, I’m yelling, I’m dancing. I change things, I try crazy things and silly things and serious things, and things I probably wouldn’t feel comfortable trying in front of a bunch of people. I just love recording and writing, so I’m always doing that.” But, up until last year when he started crafting the songs for his album Alexander alone in his bedroom, all of his musical endeavors had been collaborative -- including his ten-person band, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes. “I’d make demos and sometimes we’d use elements in the demos, but it was never upon me to do the entire thing,” Alex says. “I wanted to be able to build an album basically with my hands, like building a house by myself. And, by the way, building a house is something I’d love to do as well – to just be out in the middle of it by myself and understand what it is to do that.” During breaks from touring with the Zeroes over the past year, Alex would hole up in his Los Angeles bedroom, working with a bare minimum of recording gear beyond a microphone and simple M-Audio direct box. He had his guitar, a Lowery organ he picked up at a St. Vincent’s thrift store in Los Angeles for seventy bucks, a clarinet he used for the bridge on “Truth” and a violin he’d found somewhere in Tucson on tour. He had his own voice, his breath, his knees to slap, his fingers to snap and his toes to tap. He explains that some of his inspirations for the “mouth sounds” heard throughout the album come from all-time favorites of his like the 1970 chart-topping ditty “In The Summertime,” by British band Mungo Jerry. “You can find me whistling or singing that song all the time,” says Ebert, who also cites children’s clapping games like Patty Cake and the Disney tune “Zip A Dee Do Da” as loose inspirations. There isn’t a single sound on the ten-song album that Alexander didn’t perform himself. “I knew I wanted violin on the bridge of ‘Glimpses,’ but I had never played violin,” he says, by way of example. “I was just about to make the call to have a friend come play it, but I first asked myself why I wouldn’t try it myself. I suppose, a fear of sucking. So, as an experiment, I took a walk and filled myself with as much love and fearlessness as I could, just to see what my take on it would be then. Of course, in that state, the adventurer took over and said 'Fuck, yes, let’s do it.' After all, I had a violin just sitting in my living room. To me, it’s a very humble album with sky’s-the-limit sort of qualities, and so I didn’t really shy away from doing whatever I felt like doing.” And though there is tremendous depth, beauty and poignancy to be found in songs such as “Truth,” “In The Twilight” and “A Million Years,” an impish track called “Awake My Body” seems to epitomize the album as a whole. “I was feeling exhausted and wanted to encourage myself and my body,” He says of the tune. “Not in the sense of body image, but more like an appreciation of the cells themselves. It’s about trying to be the physical representation of my spirit, whatever the hell that is, whatever the heaven that is. It’s about what it means to wake up and be really alive and embrace the three dimensional world.” Alexander comes out on March 1st. Alexander will play select shows in Los Angeles and at South By Southwest before returning to the studio to complete work on the upcoming second LP from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13885

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Phoenix

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1:00am CDT

Allstar Tribute Jam for Gary Claxton

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Allstar Tribute Jam for Gary Claxton

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Saxon Pub

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1:00am CDT

Alpha Rev

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Alpha Rev

Above all else, Alpha Rev is a journey into the depths of the human experience. Frontman Casey McPherson's gripping, emotional songwriting dares others to search out hope in the bleakest of circumstances and the unique instrumentation pays homage to the classical music that gave him... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Lustre Pearl

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1:00am CDT

Arson Anthem

ARSON ANTHEM is: Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual), Hank Williams III (Superjoint Ritual, Assjack), Mike IX Williams (Outlaw Order, Eyehategod) Collin Yeo (Ponykiller) “I'm not sure what it is... but when Hank III, Colin, Mike and I get into "Arson" mode, time stops. We know the mission is to write unforgiving hardcore inspired by a slew of '80's bands... but the result is its own animal, yet not too terrible removed from the genuine article,” describes Anselmo. “With that said, Insecurity Notoriety is like listening to an old favorite blast from the skanking past... vicious, snotty, grating and anthemic! I know it's typical to call a modern-day hardcore band 'fresh' or 'different', especially when it's your band, but... it is! This effort makes our first EP sound like child's play, as it should. Play it over and over! Piss everyone off!”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11486

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Arson Anthem

ARSON ANTHEM is: Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual), Hank Williams III (Superjoint Ritual, Assjack), Mike IX Williams (Outlaw Order, Eyehategod) Collin Yeo (Ponykiller) “I'm not sure what it is... but when Hank III, Colin, Mike and I get into "Arson" mode, time... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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1:00am CDT

Asobi Seksu

The signs in Chris Zane's (The Walkmen, Passion Pit, Tokyo Police Club) studio couldn't have been any clearer: "Don't Overthink It" and one simple word: "BOLD." Or as Asobi Seksu guitarist/singer James Hanna puts it, "This time, our agenda was to not have one at all; to be mellow about the entire process instead of obsessing over everything." Maybe mellow isn't the right word, unless he's comparing the band's fourth proper full-length (Fluorescence) to a coiled-up cobra or unconscious crocodile: temperamental types that are one false move away from striking. After all, "Coming Up" sets the scene by plowing into beehive-like synth lines and warp speed washes of dream-pop that leave you wondering just what the hell is going on. Things don't let up on "Trails," either, as singer/keyboardist Yuki Chikudate sets her immaculate melodies against a barrage of battery-powered chords. Catchy and chaotic to the core, the sky-scraping song pays homage to the pitch-perfect songwriting of the '60s by chartering a yellow submarine to the moon. And when the Brooklyn-based quartet (rounded out by bassist Billy Pavone and drummer Larry Gorman) finally hits the ground, their color-saturated soundscapes don't get dull or cold. They get even brighter, as Fluorescence's many shades shift with each passing song. That includes everything from the expansive/erratic -- and yet, oh-so-poppy -- prog movements of "Leave the Drummer Out There" to the weightless balladry of "Ocean," a track that channels its title with swollen synths and beats that bob and weave through the murkiest waters around. "James likes to get a lot more abstract with the music," says Chikudate, "So Chris (Asobi Seksu's longtime producer) will often try and reign him in." "I like to see how far we can take a song before pulling back a bit," explains Hanna. "Like I'll say that 100 vocal tracks would sound great in a spot where we only need 40." And since Asobi Seksu have spent the past decade refining their bombastic but beautiful blend of hailstorm hooks and fog-shrouded 4AD-isms (including last year's special acoustic album, Rewolf), they knew exactly what to do with all of that restlessness: embrace it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14731

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Asobi Seksu

The signs in Chris Zane's (The Walkmen, Passion Pit, Tokyo Police Club) studio couldn't have been any clearer: "Don't Overthink It" and one simple word: "BOLD." Or as Asobi Seksu guitarist/singer James Hanna puts it, "This time, our agenda was to not have one at all; to be mellow... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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1:00am CDT

Baths

For mercurial L.A. music-maker Will Wiesenfeld, Baths has been a long time coming. The 21-year-old has spent the better part of his days living amidst “pleasant” and “unremarkable” in the suburbs of the San Fernando Valley, so perhaps it’s due to a general lack of local inspiration that Wiesenfeld’s own work has never fit into a prefab box of its own. Over the last six years, under the handle of [Post-Foetus], Wiesenfeld has gainfully explored the intersections and outer reaches of both electronic and acoustic music. With Baths, his eclecticism finds its greatest focus yet, in a hail of lush melodies, ghostly choirs, playful instrumentation and stuttering beats. Wiesenfeld’s trip began at age 4, when he willed his parents into enrolling him in piano lessons. (The family upright, purchased that same year, sits in his bedroom today.) By 13, he’d begun recording his own music using Digital Performer and a MIDI keyboard – a brief, ill-advised foray into Eurobeat that was set right when Wiesenfeld heard Björk for the first time. Mind blown, he quickly boned up on viola, contrabass, and guitar and took the name [Post-Foetus], stringing together countless live configurations to execute his increasingly inimitable compositions. [Post-Foetus]’ fourth album – a Dntel-ish, song-based mélange dubbed The Fabric – was released on Mü-Nest in January. Though Baths represents the next evolution in Wiesenfeld’s oeuvre – which also includes the excellent ambient project Geotic – it came together under nigh-opposite circumstances. Last September, [Post-Foetus] was invited by L.A. electronicist Daedelus to share a bill with a handful of local Beat Music luminaries. Witnessing a burgeoning movement firsthand sparked something in Wiesenfeld that the ’burbs never could. In a fit of inspiration, Baths was born, though not into a preexisting scene. As is to be expected, this music goes its own way: fueled by spontaneity, tempered by Wiesenfeld’s background in classic songwriting. Those two influences collide in glorious ways on Cerulean, Baths’ stunning debut.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11429

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Baths

For mercurial L.A. music-maker Will Wiesenfeld, Baths has been a long time coming. The 21-year-old has spent the better part of his days living amidst "pleasant" and "unremarkable" in the suburbs of the San Fernando Valley, so perhaps it's due to a general lack of local inspiration... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Mohawk

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1:00am CDT

Big K.R.I.T.

Imagine Kanye West being born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi. Now imagine him being produced by Organized Noize. That imagery would create music almost identical to the Crooked Letter state’s next hip-hop heavyweight, Big K.R.IT (King remembered in time). The 24-year-old rapper slash producer defied the odds of both his personal life and hip-hop’s current landscape to be the most in-demand and respected rookie on the Cinematic Music Group/Def Jam Records roster. Rapping since twelve-years-old and producing from age 14, KRIT personifies the term Student of the Game. Being a product of one of the smallest cities below the Mason Dixon line the young MC didn’t have the financial means required to purchase tracks and studio time. So K.R.I.T took a much more economical approach and began mastering the MTV Music Generator on his Playstation. Wanting to elevate his sonic craft he then studied local friends who were a bit more advanced in certain areas of production, or sit for hours and watch an engineer homie mix a song. On the lyrical side, Big K.R.I.T kept an ear bent to the cadence and profound pronunciation of great orators like the Notorious B.I.G, Tupac and Pimp C. The Mississippi eagle also bathed in the classic compositions of legendary teams like OutKast and 8ball and MJG. “These guys influenced me because they rapped about what they knew about and they kept it 100,” says K.R.I.T. “Even like an Organized Noize––they stayed true to what they did and branded a sound. So they influenced me to stay true to myself and rap about what I know about.” Instead of making the mistake many a young artist in search of an identity commit––becoming a Xerox copy of their influences–– K.R.I.T developed his own sound. That he was raised on his parents’ soul music (Bobby Womack, Willie Hutch) explains why his production comes rich with rolling percussion, smooth yet potent baselines and keys that are sugar cane sweet. It’s homemade molasses in stereo. With a perfect self-produced score as the backdrop, K.R.I.T uses a fluid and personable flow to captivatingly give his own Merridian, Mississippi narrative, complete with entertaining quips, steely confidence and food for thought. During a time when southern MCs succeed by hanging their hat on their drug dealing history or street lord affiliation, whether authentic or fictitious, K.R.I.T.’s true-to-self approach is a courageous one. “People wanna hear relatable music––something not so far from their every day,” he says, before adding. “A lot of times people get caught up in making a hit and it isn’t timeless because it doesn’t serve a purpose. If I have a voice and the opportunity to speak to millions of people I at least have to say something important.” The Big K.R.I.T. formula was not only pure it was undeniable. His underground ascendance began in 2005 when an Atlanta DJ placed his song “We Gon’ Hate” on their mixtape without request. Feeling validated K.R.I.T decided to put 100% into upgrading his music dreams to reality. The next year he would drop out of Meridian Community College and move to Atlanta. In the peach state, K.R.I.T. would get a crash course in industry biz. Whether it was selling discounted beats to local artists, engineering their sessions and/or mixing their songs–––being that he was talented at more than just beat making––K.R.I.T did it to make ends meet. After a few years of releasing underground music K.R.I.T.’s music started to catch peoples attention, allowing him to entertain the countless music execs and managers who expressed interest in him throughout his years in Atlanta’s underground. One of those interested was Jon “Shipes” Shapiro, head of Cinematic Music Group (Sean Kingston, Nipsey Hussle). The two agreed on a deal in January 2010 and set forth to turn B.K into the next hip-hop superstar. According to Shipes K.R.I.T.’s palpability makes his market potential a no-brainer: “In real life he’s just a kid from a small town whose music is phenomenal.” K.R.I.T. then went to work on his Cinematic Music Group debut, the street album K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. The underground opus that birthed gems like the trunk rattler “Country Shit,” poignant “Children of The World” and irresistible Devin The Dude assisted “Moon & Stars” snatched the attention of many hip-hop heads; none more important than former 50 Cent manager and G-Unit Records President Sha Money XL. Upon receiving an early preview of K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, Sha was “blown away.” So once the veteran exec landed a position at Def Jam as Senior VP of A&R last April he made sure his first signee was K.R.I.T. Though at the time the Mississippi gem’s John Hancock was also being sought aggressively by other labels, K.R.I.T. chose the exec with the most enthusiasm for his music. “Sha just kept saying ‘I love this! I believe in it,’” tells K.R.I.T. “He was just so adamant about it.” Now, the rap game has received a breath of country fresh air: an artist that insists on remaining an individual and feeding his growing audience with feel-good rhythms and “rhymes with morals.” Big K.R.I.T. is in fact The Truth. Within a month of acquiring his deal he was not only critically acclaimed and courted for interviews by media giants like XXL, The Source, Rapradar.com and MTV.com, he gained fans in his own peer group––from buzzing newbies (Wiz Khalifa, Currensy and Smoke Dza) to living legends (Ludacris, Bun B). Today whether its hip-hop lovers in the skyscraping offices of Def Jam or those in the small town of Meridian, MS, they’re all feeling the synergy being churned by the birth of rap’s next royalty. So until Mr. King Remembered In Time releases his 2011 Def Jam debut all hip-hop can do is witness a reign on the rise.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11439

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Big K.R.I.T.

It is rare to find an artist who has both age and wisdom on his side. At just 24 years-old, Big K.R.I.T. possesses the musical intuition of an old soul. Hailing from Meridian, Mississippi, K.R.I.T. (born Justin Scott) grew up listening to early rhythm and blues records in his Grandmother’s... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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1:00am CDT

Black Cards

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Black Cards

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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1:00am CDT

Casiokids

In an age when virtually everything -- especially music -- is instantly accessible and easily transmitted from anywhere in mere seconds, it's no small wonder that Europe has managed to keep Casiokids to themselves for this long. But, Topp stemning pa lokal bar is poised to place Casiokids on the tips of tongues across the U.S. (Even if most would be hard-pressed to correctly pronounce the album's title!) Hailing from the same celebrated Bergen scene that has produced Datarock and Annie, Casiokids were so-named for the beat-up old keyboards with which the band members first conceived their club-ready sound. Formed with the intention of making electronic music more visual, the band has since added guitar and drums to produce a collection of incredibly catchy tunes often sung in their native Norwegian and influenced by afro-beat, techno and out-and-out pop. Like former tour mates (and now labelmates) of Montreal, Casiokids put on a theatrical live show -- incorporating a blend of shadow puppets, video projections and animal costumes -- that is not to be missed. Whether playing for the truly young (as during a 12-date kindergarten tour in Norway) or the young at heart (at almost all of Europe's largest festivals and on tour with Hot Chip), Casiokids generate the kind of unrestrained party mood that inevitably transforms any audience into a joyous, dancing mass. And yet, apart from a few much-buzzed about performances at CMJ and SXSW, as well as a short headlining tour in Fall 2009, the quintet has remained relatively under the radar stateside -- an undeserved status that will surely be changing soon. Featuring the first Norwegian-language pop music ever to be released in the U.S., Topp stemning pa lokal bar contains the type of addictive melodies, distinctive vocal harmonies and danceable pop hooks that translate flawlessly no matter where you're from. Spanning the widths and breadths of bass heavy pop, synthy dub and darker percussive club moments, Casiokids makes its music felt as much as heard. The songs on Topp stemning palokal bar were previously distributed in Europe via Moshi Moshi, both as part of the label's renowned Singles Club and as a series of double A-sided 7"s. For this debut US release, all eight tracks have been re-mastered and are accompanied by a bonus disc of new material (including six remixes and two covers). With Casiokids, even if you don't understand the words, you'll soon find that the music speaks for itself.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14879

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Casiokids

In an age when virtually everything -- especially music -- is instantly accessible and easily transmitted from anywhere in mere seconds, it's no small wonder that Europe has managed to keep Casiokids to themselves for this long. But, Topp stemning pa lokal bar is poised to place Casiokids... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Beauty Bar

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1:00am CDT

Chikita Violenta

Mexican indie rock outfit Chikita Violenta have signed with Arts & Crafts ahead of the release of their new album, TRE3S, the culmination of a long-standing friendship with the label and former Broken Social Scene producer Dave Newfeld. Newfeld produced Chikita Violenta’s 2007 release, The Stars & Suns Sessions, as well as TRE3S, which was recorded over three trips to his Ontario-based studio/church compound in 2008 and 2009. The album will be released in Mexico August 17 and will roll out across the rest of the globe in early 2011. Chikita Violenta continues to display a unique sound, intensely crafted and expanded in the spirit of North American and British alt college lo-fi rock. Where once the band’s bold English-language approach was unheard of in Mexico, Chikita Violenta has become one of Mexico’s biggest indie acts, praised simultaneously for their compelling songwriting and all-consuming live performances. Chikita headed out on a North American tour starting in August with Built To Spill before joining Ra Ra Riot in late September. The band will close out that run at the Corona Capital Festival in their hometown of Mexico City on October 16, sharing the stage with the likes of Interpol, Pixies, Metric, Temper Trap, amongst others. Ahead of TRE3S’ North American release, the band is eagerly making available the album tracks, “Tired” and “All I Need’s A Little More”. You can grab them at the band's site www.chikitaviolenta.com Chikita Violenta is: Luis Arce – bass, vocals Armando David – keyboards, bass Cheech – guitar, bass Andrés Velasco – guitar, vocals
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13633

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Chikita Violenta

Mexican indie rock outfit Chikita Violenta have signed with Arts & Crafts ahead of the release of their new album, TRE3S, the culmination of a long-standing friendship with the label and former Broken Social Scene producer Dave Newfeld. Newfeld produced Chikita Violenta’s 2007 release... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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1:00am CDT

Cloud Control

For a band that started on a whim, entering the local University band comp was a turn of fate for Blue Mountains Rock & Rollers Cloud Control. Forming just 3 weeks prior, they took out the title and turned their songs and winnings into a self titled EP which saw them pick up a bunch of local accolades, including Sydney’s Fbi Radio SMAC award for Best Newcomer and the opportunity to tour with Vampire Weekend, Supergrass, Josh Pyke and Yves Klein Blue. After paying their dues on the tour circuit for two years, the band released their critically acclaimed, debut album Bliss Release (Ivy League) in May 2010. The album has gone on to win Best Independent Record at the Australian Independent Music Awards as well as collecting 3 ARIA award nominations and a J Award nomination for Triple J album of the year. Having recently toured the country to sold out audiences nation wide, Cloud Control are heading back over to the UK for the month of November to release and tour their UK debut single with Infectious Records (home to The Temper Trap, Local Natives) before returning to Australia to getting ready to see out the year at some of Australia’s best known Summer Festivals.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15132

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Cloud Control

For a band that started on a whim, entering the local University band comp was a turn of fate for Blue Mountains Rock & Rollers Cloud Control. Forming just 3 weeks prior, they took out the title and turned their songs and winnings into a self titled EP which saw them pick up a bunch... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Klub Krucial

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1:00am CDT

Crooks

Strung-out-on-the-Saddle Country; Crooks bring new life to the outlaw styles of their predecessors. Josh Mazour and bandmates have been working hard and earning a name for themselves in Austin. This foursome released its follow up EP, titled, "Lonesome, Rowdy, and Restless" just after their 2010 SXSW performance with Wanda Jackson. And their roadhouse style is certainly catching on. With flourishing trumpet melodies remeniscent to that of a lost Ennio Morricone score, and vocals harkening back to the days of Hank Williams Sr., Crooks sit comfortably atop of the barstoool. After a few drinks and an evening with these guys, you will no doubt leave feeling a little "Lonesome, Rowdy, and Restless" yourself! The fellas will head back to Premium Studios in Austin, TX to begin work on their second full-length following the SXSW 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11583

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Crooks

There’s no shortage of country music in Crooks’ hometown of Austin, TX. But ask anyone who has crammed into a packed honky-tonk to catch one of their infamously rowdy late-night shows and they’ll tell you there’s something that sets them apart from the rest. Crooks are breathing... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Velveeta Room

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1:00am CDT

Dash Rip Rock

In Louisiana and throughout the South, it is almost impossible to have never heard of Dash Rip Rock. Known for tight musicianship and live wild shows, over 25 years the band has amassed a loyal and eclectic following whose wide tent somehow holds punk rockers, roots rock aficionados, Norwegians, and country and rockabilly fans alike. In 1984, Bill Davis founded Dash Rip Rock, and Louisiana cowpunk was born. The band quickly became a national college radio darling, mixing Austin's punk rockabilly with Athens' southern pop. They started as a rockabilly trio, making a name for themselves by playing punk rock as if they were the Stray Cats, then belting out country standards as if they were the Sex Pistols. Dash Rip Rock has been a club and festival favorite with their legendary live shows and unique brand of roots punk ever since. Dash Rip Rock has toured with the dBs, the Cramps, Georgia Satellites, and Reverend Horton Heat and shared stages with the Circle Jerks, Jerry Lee Louis, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, David Allan Coe, The Ramones, The Replacements, Lou Reed, No Doubt, Los Lobos, Social Distortion, and many others. The current lineup is Bill Davis on lead guitar and vocals, Eric Padua on drums and vocals, and Patrick Johnson on bass guitar and vocals. Dash Rip Rock has released 15 records that have been hailed as country punk classics. In the eighties the band was signed to Mammoth Records. In the nineties they scored a national modern rock radio hit with "Let's Go Smoke Some Pot." In recent years, the band joined forces with Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles label to release Hee Haw Hell (2004), the world's first country punk rock opera. In 2010 Dash Rip Rock followed it up with Call of the Wild-- a soulsy, blistering concept album that both extols and critiques that most unique of institutions, the Southern party. No Depression says Call of the Wild proves Dash Rip Rock is "one of the greatest bands working today."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12451

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Dash Rip Rock

DASH RIP ROCK Dash Rip Rock is the legendary New Orleans trio known for their high-octane roots rock. SPIN says Dash Rip Rock is “undeniably the South’s greatest rock band.” The New York Times calls Dash Rip Rock “skillful musicians with a penchant for getting reliably wild... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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1:00am CDT

Dax Riggs

Louisiana’s own dark star and Orpheus of the underground, Dax Riggs – the fool in your tarot deck – trippin’ over his own tombstone, reaching into the atmosphere and pulling spirits from the air. An alchemy of all roots music, doom metal and glam-punk poetry. It sounds like voodoo, feels like redemption and puts off heat like a burning oil rig. In the service of tears and the ghost of all sorrows…say goodnight to the world. Ex-deadboy and the Elephantmen and ex-Acid Bath’s Dax Riggs released his sophomore solo album Say Goodnight To The World on August 3rd, 2010, on Fat Possum Records. Recorded over two weeks in his home insane asylum with the dancing boys of Austin, TX, Charley Siess (drums) and Kevin Fitzsimmons (bass); co-produced with multi-instrumentalist Robbie Lee (Howling Hex, Baby Dee); and mixed with Eric Wofford (Black Angels, Bill Callahan).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12860

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Dax Riggs

Louisiana’s own dark star and Orpheus of the underground, Dax Riggs – the fool in your tarot deck – trippin’ over his own tombstone, reaching into the atmosphere and pulling spirits from the air. An alchemy of all roots music, doom metal and glam-punk poetry. It sounds like... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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1:00am CDT

Dayna Kurtz

Would you even know me since I’ve been away? Dayna Kurtz begins, in the plaintive tune “Invocation” that opens her new record, American Standard. The tune’s refrain is a plea – Mama, let me come home. Dayna explains: “I was asking for help from the gods at the start of a marathon writing session that birthed half this record, and most of the next record’s worth of originals. I may be an atheist, but I’m a writer first, and we’re a superstitious lot. I think the writing gods and goddesses are a lot sexier than your run-of-the-mill deities, though. And a lot more frightening.” American Standard may open with a nervous prayer, but then it comes out swinging hard with a rockabilly homage to an unnamed aging legend of the genre, “Good in ’62.” followed by a deep Mississippi grind called “Billboards for Jesus.” Co-produced with longtime drummer Randy Crafton, he and Kurtz recorded half the disc in his award winning analog studio “Kaleidoscope Sound” in New Jersey, then hit the road to lay down the rest: first to Ardent Studios in Memphis to record with Sun Records legend Sonny Burgess and his band, the Legendary Pacers. Dayna laughs out loud at the memory: “That was awesome! The last time that band had a personnel change was in 1961 – all 5 of them, in their late 70’s and 80’s, playing together and just kicking ass for that long. It was a blast!” And from there to New Orleans to record “Election Day” with the brass band the Nightcrawlers. (with help from pianist John Gros and guitarist Paul Cebar) “I really wanted to capture the relief and joy we all were feeling on the streets on election day. And a brass band is an instant street party. It’s hard NOT to dance when a great brass band is playing.” It has been more than 3 years since her last full length recording, (Another Black Feather) was released, and she’d taken more than a year off heavy touring, mostly in Europe where she plays a mix of theaters and large and mid-size rock clubs. Why so much time? Dayna explains: “I don’t think I’d ever had more than a month off without having to pack up or lock myself in a studio in more than a decade. I bought a log cabin in the mountains and some recording equipment. I applied and was accepted into some Masters level classes in poetry writing at the New School in New York, something I’d always wanted to do. I also took a few guitar lessons – my first ever - because I’d fallen in love with early rock and roll and wanted to learn to play like my new heroes. I got to know the great guy I married a little better. I cooked, I gardened. It was pretty dreamy.” It wasn’t all play, though – Ms. Kurtz kept busy producing records for other artists as well. She and long time collaborator Randy Crafton produced a top 5 record for dutch Universal Recording artists Room Eleven called “Mmm…Gumbo,” named for the traditional Louisiana stew Dayna makes to kick off all her recording sessions. (She says: “I’m a big believer that excellent food helps make excellent records. Especially first day in.”) She recorded (and produced) a 10 inch vinyl tribute to Hazel Dickens with fellow Brooklynite, Mamie Minch, as well as a couple of upcoming 7 inch vinyl singles with other pals Keren Ann and My Brightest Diamond. Dayna is excited about all of it: “It was a pretty brilliant time. I feel rather lucky I had that kind of freedom for a minute - that I could afford to drop out of old patterns, learn how to do some new things, have some fun and recharge.” Recharge, indeed. American Standard showcases Dayna’s most direct, most muscular writing to date. And, oddly, the word that best describes her often startling covers is original. She turns an obscure later Elliot Smith song, “Don’t Go Down,” into the howling desperate blues song it seems suddenly meant to be. On the Replacements’ ode to the drunk and lonely, “Here Comes a Regular,” the industrial clank of Crafton’s drums in the background underscores the drowsy warmth of Dayna’s vocals and lap steel (and some particularly spooky ‘human hammond’ backing vocals by Dayna and the French/Israeli chanteuse, Keren Ann). And Dayna breathes some fresh cigarette smoke into a dusty old rockabilly nugget, “Lou Lou Knows, ” turning a little tune written for a man to sing about a girl into a woman’s playfully snarled and cocky boast: "Lou Lou won’t be second choice/Lou Lou’s this town’s biggest noise/Lou Lou’s takin’ this town!” - You can practically see her strut across the stage with a switchblade tucked in her boot. Dayna will be taking your town shortly. Best not to miss her, lest she decide to take some more time off to learn a few more tricks.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13452

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Dayna Kurtz

Would you even know me since I’ve been away? Dayna Kurtz begins, in the plaintive tune “Invocation” that opens her new record, American Standard. The tune’s refrain is a plea – Mama, let me come home. Dayna explains: “I was asking for help from the gods at the start of... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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1:00am CDT

Dexter Freebish

Dexter Freebish's brand new album, 'Shine On' explores new sonic territory and builds on the hook-laden songs of previous releases. While creating Shine On, the band was inspired by 808 drum machines, beat up synths, and their I-phone apps. Produced by The Singularity, the album ranges from the dance, heavy beat influenced 'Wide Awake', to the rock anthem 'Do You Want To'. They also collaborated with Greg Wells (Katy Perry, One Republic) on the song 'Save The Last Dance'. The Austin American Statesman writes, 'In their first studio effort in six years, the quartet spans the depth of their experience melding traditional pop choruses ('When The Sun Shines') with drum machines ('Wide Awake') and driving bass lines ('Everybody Knows Somebody') to create a vibe often reminiscent of early '80s English new wave acts like Duran Duran.' The Austin-based quartet has developed a reputation as a hard-working, crowd-pleasing band over the years. In 1999 the band's single 'Leaving Town' won Song of the Year at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest when it was chosen from 27,000 entries by heavy hitters such as Elton John and members of the Foo Fighters. The following year, A Life of Saturdays was released on Capitol Records, garnering critical praise along with vigorous radio play and tours both domestic and abroad. The band won the rock category of the 2003 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their single 'Prozak (Be Like Me)' and the track 'The Other Side' was featured on the massive Sims 3 video game.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14203

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Dexter Freebish

Dexter Freebish is a band. Not a person. Since forming almost 20 years ago, Austin-based quartet Dexter Freebish has always been a band with which fate and faith have had a close association. Hearing parts of the story of how the members came together, it’s hard not to acknowledge... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
512

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1:00am CDT

DJ Cam

Parisian abstract maestro DJ Cam is well known for his radical reinventions, a life-long musician who’s groundbreaking work established him as a pioneer in the worlds of underground hip-hop, trip-hop, and the dance scenes stretching from New York to Paris to Tokyo and beyond. Drawing inspiration from the hypnotic trance of voodoo culture, Public Enemy, dub and easy-listening jazz, Cam's style assumes a new identity with each and every project since he first hit the scene in 1994 with his debut Underground Vibes and continues to redefine many of the sounds he had a hand in creating throughout his career. 2011 promises big things for DJ Cam as he returns this August with Seven, a new album linking the musical styles of Radiohead and Massive Attack and his first album since 2002’s Soulshine. Cam will also be hitting the road as a DJ early on in the year and then featuring his new live project come spring. Redefinition once again.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14838

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DJ Cam

Parisian abstract maestro DJ Cam is well known for his radical reinventions, a life-long musician who’s groundbreaking work established him as a pioneer in the worlds of underground hip-hop, trip-hop, and the dance scenes stretching from New York to Paris to Tokyo and beyond. Drawing... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
512 Rooftop

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1:00am CDT

DJ Car Stereo (Wars)

Since the release of his hyper-sampled dance party starting debut, The Bandit, Chris Rose--better known as DJ Car Stereo (Wars)--has gone from blowing up in the Austin club scene to playing alongside Grizzly Bear, Flosstradamus, Cut Chemist, Ghostland Observatory and many more. Plus, 2009 saw DJ CS(W) rocking the stages of Lollapalooza, SXSW and Fun Fun Fun Fest with a barrage of spliced and diced mash-ups that kept the sweaty, smiling crowds and occasional posse of costumed stage dancers hard on their feet. For his follow-up, Explains It All, DJ Car Stereo (Wars) once again teams up with Austin boutique label Artifact Workshop to deliver a custom hand puff-painted CD that's just as quirky and nostalgic as the 300 or so samples contained within. Explains it All compiles a medley of rapid-fire samples refined from the last two years of live shows. The end result is nothing short of a digital pop culture explosion. The album melds together hundreds of samples ranging from Joy Division to Miley Cyrus and Vampire Weekend to Three 6 Mafia. We double dare you to name them all.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15220

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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1:00am CDT

DJ Premier w/ Nick Javas & NYG'z

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DJ Premier w/ Nick Javas & NYG'z

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Fuze

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1:00am CDT

Eastern Conference Champions

Things have been looking up for Eastern Conference Champions, and they keep on getting better. After parting ways with their major label, ECC embraced their new found independence and got back to work. The trio, consisting of Joshua Ostrander, Greg Lyons and Melissa Dougherty, self-released the “Santa Fe EP” in the Fall of 2009 which was widely received as their best offering to date. They soon realized the joys of being in full control of their music and career. “Every decision comes down to the three of us, just how it should be”, says Ostrander. The band was originally formed in Bucks County, PA when longtime friends and collaborators Ostrander and Lyons parted ways with their old group, “Laguardia”. They immediately started ECC and began writing material that would become The Southampton Collection-EP. After signing with Suretone under the Universal Music Group umbrella, they released their debut record, “Ameritown”. The album was produced by Owen Morris (Oasis, The View) and was a critical success, garnering rave reviews as the band toured the U.S. relentlessly and made an appearance on “Last Call with Carson Daly”. Always ready for the road, ECC criss-crossed the country in their van playing countless shows by themselves and supporting such acts as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and indie rock legend Black Francis. While earning well-deserved accolades at home in the States, ECC also turned heads abroad when “Ameritown” was released in the United Kingdom on Island/Fallout. ECC built up a loyal UK fan base and caught the attention of publications such as NME by playing anywhere and everywhere across the pond and even made their name known in Europe by supporting American indie rockers Rogue Wave. Back from the road and in the studio in their adopted home of Los Angeles, Ostrander and Lyons were lucky enough to meet Dougherty and asked her to contribute some guitar tracks to their latest batch of recordings. She soon became an integral part of the group and the next phase of ECC was underway. The trio recently made some waves when they were tapped to contribute an exclusive song for the third installment of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. The unsigned act was chosen ahead of more than 400 bands competing for the coveted soundtrack and “A Million Miles An Hour” is already receiving rave reviews. They also released an acoustic EP at the end of 2010 entitles "Akustiks". Eastern Conference Champions is excited about the many possibilities that lay ahead and busy working on their full-length record “SPEAK-AHH” slated for release in 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11634

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Eastern Conference Champions

Things have been looking up for Eastern Conference Champions, and they keep on getting better. After parting ways with their major label, ECC embraced their new found independence and got back to work. The trio, consisting of Joshua Ostrander, Greg Lyons and Melissa Dougherty, self-released... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Marq

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1:00am CDT

Evan Voytas

Evan Voytas is an LA-based singer/multi-instrumentalist. Hailing from rural Pennsylvania, Evan grew up listening to cassettes of ‘60s and ‘70s pop. Throughout his high school years he traveled to Philadelphia to study with Acid Jazz luminaries Steve Giordano and Pat Martino. He continued his studies when he moved to New York at age 18, becoming interested in classical theory and atonalism. His interest in jazz diminished as he became more reclusive, immersing himself in various religious texts and 70's new age paperbacks. Disappearing in New Mexico for a time, he reemerged in New York and was recruited to play lead guitar for big name pop acts, touring the world playing arenas and the television circuit. Three years later, Voytas returned to his roots and moved to a farmhouse on a dirt road in Pennsylvania where the solitude inspired him to start recording his debut EP. His music then led him to Los Angeles, where he currently resides. With influences ranging from T. Rex to Daft Punk, Evan's music evolved into a new sound. Reverting to a spare, minimal pop format, Voytas writes an instantly familiar tune, but frames it with a sonic landscape that simultaneously references '70s pop and '90s rap. Evan has recently played guitar in the live bands of Gonjasufi and Flying Lotus and continues to tour with his own backing band.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11527

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Evan Voytas

Evan Voytas is an LA-based singer/multi-instrumentalist. Hailing from rural Pennsylvania, Evan grew up listening to cassettes of ‘60s and ‘70s pop. Throughout his high school years he traveled to Philadelphia to study with Acid Jazz luminaries Steve Giordano and Pat Martino. He... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Swan Dive

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1:00am CDT

Fake Problems

Fake Problems  Real Ghosts Caught On Tape   (SIDEONE DUMMY) Evolution is a naturally occurring force in life, however there’s nothing predictable about Fake Problems sonic journey from underground heroes to indie rock trailblazers. Since forming in Naples, Florida, five years ago the group—which includes vocalist/guitarist Chris Farren, bassist Derek Perry, drummer Sean Stevenson and guitarist Casey Lee—have released two critically acclaimed full-lengths, won over countless fans all over the world and toured and played shows with everyone from The Hold Steady to Frank Turner. However with their sophomore release on Side One Dummy Records, Real Ghosts Caught on Tape, Fake Problems have exceeded even their own lofty expectations by creating a cerebral masterpiece that sees the band fully reconciling all of their seemingly disparate influences and proving it’s finally their time to step into the spotlight.  Recorded with Ted Hutt (The Gaslight Anthem, Lucero) in California, the album sees the band stripping down the expansive orchestration of 2009’s It’s Great To Be Alive and discovering what magic lurks at the core of Fake Problems’ collective psyche. “We wanted the album to be a little more subtle and let it speak for itself,” Farren explains when asked how found the act found the inspiration to craft a unique brand of music that manages to incorporate elements of infectious indie rock & roll and ‘60s girl groups—the latter of which is aided by crooning vocals courtesy of Fake Problems’ longtime friends/fans Arrested Development’s Mae Whiteman and Alia Shawkat.  Farren also acknowledges that Hutt helped the band realize their Phil Spector-esque wall of sound production style they had in their heads, which allowed them to transcend the DIY punk scene they grew up in without abandoning their roots. “In the past we would jam so many ideas into one song and it would just be too much,” Farren admits. “Ted helped us realize that while that approach is very creative, it’s wasn't the best way to go about writing this record” he continues. “This album was a good exercise in restraint and filtering the ideas so we could make every good idea really count. “ From soul-inspired indie-rock experiments like “5678” and chilling compositions like “Ghost To Coast” to sparkling beach punk-inspired gems like “Complaint Dept,” Real Ghosts Caught On Tape effectively shows how Fake Problems have organically developed into one of rock’s most exciting acts and will undeniably see them attracting a whole new base of music fans who are looking for something in what they listen to that can’t be easily described or marketed. “The song ‘Complaint Dept’ was such a different thing for us to do because all of the guitar parts are so intricate and noodly,” Farren says when asked about some of his favorite moments on the album. “It was just so fun to be able to do that with our band because it’s surprising for a Fake Problems song, but it works for us.”  Real Ghosts Caught On Tape also sees Farren expanding his lyrical palette—and while he’s become well known for his theological imagery, this album sees Farren exploring himself more as opposed to any external deities. “There’s a theme in the lyrics of uncertainty,” he explains. “There’s an emphasis on fear, trying to persevere, not giving up hope and doing the best you can to stay positive,” he continues. “It’s more of a record about being yourself and living your own life than it is about any other person, concept or idea,” he summarizes. Although lines like “When I reach the pearly gates of hell, I'll send those dimes back up the wishing well with a note tied to each that reads 'Nobody's listening.'" (from “Complaint Dept.”) still display Farren’s gift for wordplay and metaphor, “it’s more of a conversation than a sermon.”  That said, Real Ghosts Caught On Tape isn’t going to make Fake Problems an easy act to categorize—but that’s something that they wouldn’t change for the world. “Creatively we always molded our band from the beginning so that we’d be able to do anything and tour with anyone from Against Me! to William Elliott Whitmore to even the Dillinger Escape Plan,” Farren explains. “I think it’s kind of hard to slap our name on a sticker and recommend us if you like another band, but I think in the long term it’s definitely a blessing that we’re not pinpointed into one thing,” he continues. “We really don’t ever want to be that type of band.” “Sometimes I dream of getting in my car and driving straight through the night,” vocalist Chris Farren croons on the intricately arranged ballad “Ghost To Coast.” Real Ghosts Caught On Tape is the perfect soundtrack to that journey from darkness to light, showcasing a band who have grown to new artistic heights lying on the other side of the horizon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11545

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Fake Problems

Evolution is a naturally occurring force in life, however there’s nothing predictable about Fake Problems sonic journey from underground heroes to indie rock trailblazers. Since forming in Naples, Florida, five years ago the group—which includes vocalist/guitarist Chris Farren... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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1:00am CDT

Feathers

Feathers is a group formed around the creative nucleus of Eddie Alonso and Eric Rasco. Using an array of often unusual or vintage instruments (from the Farfisa Mini Compact to the Suzuki Omnichord through to the Baldwin Electric Harpsichord) The band set about making a kind of synth-fuelled prog that sounds much like a time capsule of '70s library music. Recruiting a host of additional musicians and engineers (Tortoise's John McEntire among them) Alonso and Rasco's music carry shades of Stereolab, Broadcast and the Ghost Box label. There's undoubtedly an arch, knowingly retro feel to all this, but since it's so lovingly and accurately reproduced - and all beautifully recorded to boot - you can't help but admire the likes of the queasily upbeat electric piano and lapsteel jaunt 'Jazz Computer', the Raymond Scott-like analogue country of 'Bad Ballet' and the lavish Italo disco routines of 'Miami Song Tennis 2'.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14365

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Feathers

FEATHERS is the work of American electronic-pop singer/ songwriter Anastasia Dimou. Her debut album, IF ALL NOW HERE, was released in May 2013, followed by the January 2014 EP ONLY ONE. FEATHERS was hand-picked by Depeche Mode as support for their 2014 European tour and has performed... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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1:00am CDT

Gay For Johnny Depp

Birthed in Brooklyn, "with no regard for potential audiences" and the intent of "doing everything on its own terms," GAY FOR JOHNNY DEPP (or GFJD) has met to every response but indifference since the release of its debut EP Erotically Charged Dance Songs for the Desperate (2004). The debut showcased the band's machine gun rat-a-tat fire of short, sharp songs delivered in a frantic, relentless style featuring "a very well hidden yet deeply intellectual core" and lead singer Marty Leopard's vocals that "straddled the line between Johnny Rotten and a hyena." In 2005, GFJD released Blood: The Natural Lubricant (An Apocalyptic Adventure Beyond Sodom and Gomorrah) and supported the EP with a tour of Britain, which initiated such a rousing response that the band headlined a stage at the 2006 Download Festival. GAY FOR JOHNNY DEPP's debut album The Politics of Cruelty (2007) became the rare example of a hardcore band receiving positive reviews in publications such as New Music Express, Q, The Guardian and Uncut and hard rock / metal mags (such as Rock Sound, Terrorizer and Kerrang!) while also receiving airplay on every major UK rock radio station (!!). Advances of the debut sent to the media contained a highly explicit fan letter to actor Johnny Depp, written by someone simply known as 'Brad'. The album appeared in the NME Chart's Top 10 for a full month and GFJD front man Marty Leopard was invited to take part in the NME's annual Christmas Pub Golf. However, the singer subsequently referred to NME and other British music journals as "the enemy," and when asked to comment for a press blurb, he screamed, "We don't want to be in fucking NME!" GAY FOR JOHNNY DEPP's sophomore album What Doesn't Kill You, Eventually Kills You will be released on February 15 (or just in time for Valentine's Day).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12831

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Gay For Johnny Depp

Birthed in Brooklyn, "with no regard for potential audiences" and the intent of "doing everything on its own terms," GAY FOR JOHNNY DEPP (or GFJD) has met to every response but indifference since the release of its debut EP Erotically Charged Dance Songs for the Desperate (2004... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Ale House

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1:00am CDT

Haroula Rose

Hailing from Chicago but now settled in the Los Angeles landscape, Haroula Rose's newly released debut album "These Open Roads" has garnered well-deserved acclaim in her adopted city. She has spent much of her recent life on the move, including a stint abroad on a Fulbright grant that took her to Spain and beyond for nearly two years, and resulted in a lot of writing. Her EP from 2009 had the title track "Someday" featured in an episode of "How I Met Your Mother" and led to making a full album. The LP, recorded in Athens, Georgia with Andy Lemaster (REM, Bright Eyes, Azure Ray) producing is described as "music that's strongly written, with solid song structure amidst the elements of folk and at times, bluegrass" (LA Record). It was described by the LA Times as having a dreamy quality with a track that's "kissed with atmospherics that would give Tom Waits the shivers," and is altogether "highly textured, melodic, lovely, graceful. Rose picked the right company to realize this highly textured collection that explores a few different moods, though always at a tender remove.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14832

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Haroula Rose

Haroula Rose (full name Haroula Rose Spyropoulos) grew up in Lincolnwood, Illinois to Greek parents, and with music constantly playing through the house. She sang in school choirs and her own bands, as well as a capella groups in her youth. A chance encounter led to her singing on... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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1:00am CDT

HORSE the band

HORSE the band is a destitute and miserable HORSE the band stole their name from Bands of Horses but then invented a time machine and started their band 6 years before the Band of Horses existed. Pick a movie to watch: Earth Tour Director: Gary Lachance Polarizing art-metal weirdos HORSE the band grow tired of life in the American underground music scene and decide to book and fund a 45-countries-in-90-days, round-the-world tour, all by themselves. Unprecedented in its scope and bravery, it is the most ambitious nonstop tour ever attempted. $60,000 of credit card debt later, hilarity, chaos, and metaphysical crises begin to ensue as the band strays far from the tourist-trodden path into the homes, underground clubs, and hangouts of real and driven people from some of Earth's most exotic locales. Sleep deprivation and non-stop travel eventually take their toll, snowballing into an absurd and meaningless seven-and-a-half-hour climax of binge-drinking, fear, thoughtful reflection, hatred, literary criticism, severe depression, and infantile behavior. Moving at a very fast pace and laughing their way through CIA-inadvisable, communist/Muslim/anti-American/human-trafficking/terrorist-laden countries and/or dictatorships including but not limited to China, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Serbia, Belarus, as well as the rogue nation of Transnistria, experiences boil down to one of two possibilities: the highest of highs or the lowest of lows. Later: The lead singer breaks his shoulder onstage with over a week left of tour. The female photographer becomes fat. People playing music, and selling t-shirts, and changing locations. A modern day Heart of Darkness taking a decidedly frank, open, and honest look at the classic misgivings of a terrible life: What the fuck are we doing? and What happened to me? or Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre on Tour Director: Kerthy Fix A concert film that follows a feminist electronic band across 4 continents and 10 countries and provides an unusual peek behind the curtain of the contemporary pop machine. (World Premiere) Can you guess which one made it into "the SXSW Film festival? Just guess. We went to 5 continents and 45 countries and played 78 shows in 90 days. But we are feminist too and explore the "contemporary pop machine" in our film also. Well anyway here is our biography. See you guys around good luck le tigre have fun at the fest you guys deserve it bet it was fun touring 10 countries you guys go to england? it's weird there huh you go to germany? heard they speak a different language there so crazy you guys have a moving concert in "eastern europe" oh vienna? jesus it's like a third world country out there soooo insane bet you guys got that on film should be crazy showing people what it's like out there been to transnistria? no? oh played in mozambique? no? oh we did once it was chill yeah pitchfork didn't cover it, we were surprised really? yeah but 4 continents eh? damn lemme guess america? europe? australia? one show in asia? damn pretty groundbreaking heard you guys attempted to not "sell out" that's a pretty compelling issue yeah wish our movie was relevant like that have yo heard that reel big fish song? fuck yeah you guys keep it "punk rock"? damn. well anyway congrats you guys really did something special congrats bye "Hello. We are the coolest band in the world. Everything you have ever heard about us is true. We are fucking crazy and we are very brave. We booked a 45-country, 3-month world tour by ourselves and we didn't die, although we almost did a bunch of times. We have played in fucking China, and Serbia, and we are the first American band to play in Belarus in 5 years (the band before us was Cannibal Corpse) and we had to sneak into the country on a World War II cargo plane. In fact, all the shows were fucking awesome except Turkey, Italy, the UK, and Scandinavia. We party harder than any other band in the world and still play our parts perfectly every single night. Oh yeah did I mention Nathan broke his shoulder with 10 days left on the tour and played 8 shows with a broken shoulder and no treatment except alcohol? I think when other bands' singers break their shoulders they just cancel the tour and fly home. Oh wait I think that is also what they do if they have a vocal polyp or gas costs $4 a gallon. Oh shit! $4! Actually I am sure of it because other bands are pussies. At least those singers have neck tattoos though and ask the question "How the FUCK are you guys doing tonight?" twice in a row after their second song is over. We spent $60,000 to do EARTH TOUR by maxing out 5 credit cards and bought 27 flights each for 7 people. We don't have parents and we are from the future. We went to 45 countries, played 73 shows in 36 of them, and only three shows fell through during the whole tour, because Nazis burned down the venue in Greece and we got turned away by the Moldovan army from entering "Europe's Black Hole", Transnistria. Wikipedia it. We weren't pussies though we were fully intending to drive through the world's largest rogue-nation manufacturer of black market weapons so we could get to our show in Ukraine on the shore of the Black Sea on time. We videotaped and photographed the whole tour and have signed an agreement with a reality TV production company, just because we felt like getting a reality TV show. It was no problem for us. We are also making the most inspirational 2-volume DVD and photo book ever. We made $60,942 on the tour in 3 months ROFL. That is a profit of $942. Our record label dropped us free and clear so they could sign In Flames and Hatebreed and also because they didn't see financial viability in EARTH TOUR. We hated them anyway because they don't care about art, which, besides survival, is the most important aspect of LIF. It shouldn't be a problem since we have 8 other record labels worldwide that we got by ourselves. We rejected a sponsorship from Affliction Clothing. No bands in the US let us tour with them because it depresses them to see how much more fun we have than them. At least they get to spend a lot of time on their laptops and live a transient lifestyle with all the benefits of a 9-5 corporate office job. But the truth is we love bands, and we love people, and we love playing basement shows, hall shows, small venue shows, mid-sized venue shows, and large venue shows including summer festival tours (which we love most of all) in either A, B, or C-markets. I guess you could say we're purists, we just love playing music! Actually, some of the bands we have toured with love us and we are friends with them. So I wish tour managers who met us and got their egos damaged would stop trying to ruin our reputation. :_( We hate tour managers. Because tour managers are useless fat losers who think they should be in charge of something but really they couldn't even get a real management job like Payless Shoe Source so they pretend to control band dudes. EVERYBODY knows that tour managers never get laid and are wack scum trick bitch trolls, and when you look in their eyes you see a void, a chaotic vacuum filled only with JEALOUSY, feelings of INFERIORITY, and PURE FEAR. Except for our tour managers. We are the most DIY band ever. Our manager is a fucking psychopath. (See what I did there?) His name is Tim Smith and last weekend he totaled his rental car on purpose. He had a child. The only reason we haven't fired him like we have done to the rest of our staff is because he is maybe crazier than us. We talk a lot of shit, I know it hurts, but that is because it is all true. We are all really ugly and dress horribly. We have horrible haircuts. We are ugly and dress horribly in a more endearing way than the bands you like. If you are researching our myspace to interview us please know that our wikipedia was written by one fan who is like 15 years old and you could find better stuff to talk about than any of that if you were meant to be a real journalist. Obviously though if you are interviewing us your career is in pretty bad shape anyway. So I guess never mind."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13526

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HORSE the band

HORSE the band is a destitute and miserable HORSE the band stole their name from Bands of Horses but then invented a time machine and started their band 6 years before the Band of Horses existed. Pick a movie to watch: Earth Tour Director: Gary Lachance Polarizing art-metal weirdos... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Emo's Annex

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1:00am CDT

HSBF/Fly Pickin' Party and Jam

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HSBF/Fly Pickin' Party and Jam

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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1:00am CDT

Indian Jewelry

Reeking havoc.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13568

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Indian Jewelry

http://swarmofangels.com/

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Soho Lounge

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1:00am CDT

Joel Laviolette and Rattletree Electric

Rattletree Electric has been called "Afro Pop meets Aphex Twin". Drawing on his strong connections to traditional Zimbabwean mbira (spirit possession) music, Joel Laviolette began incorporating those sounds with hard-hitting electronica grooves and Drum and Bass rhythms to create the sounds of Rattletree Electric.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15121

Artists

Joel Laviolette and Rattletree Electric

Rattletree Electric has been called "Afro Pop meets Aphex Twin". Drawing on his strong connections to traditional Zimbabwean mbira (spirit possession) music, Joel Laviolette began incorporating those sounds with hard-hitting electronica grooves and Drum and Bass rhythms to create... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Easy Tiger

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1:00am CDT

Johnny Polygon

When you inevitably start telling your friends about Johnny Polygon, what will you say? That he's a rapper/singer with an ill thrift store disposition that might just sing your girl out of her panties? You could say he's one of the few that can murder a freestyle AND write a hook. Maybe thathe's the dude giving you the church giggles when you're watching his YouTube videos instead of working. Perhaps you tell them something about how he is one tall, black, flannel covered drink of water. You could tell them all these things and you'd be right. But you'd also fall far short of explaining the man and musician that is Johnny Polygon. Born and raised in Tulsa as one of the original Oklahomies, Johnny has since become a rhyme spitting, street-ballad singing, force of nature within the music industry. While splitting his time between New York and Los Angeles, Johnny travels the country exposing like-minded youths to his unique flavor of musical eccentricity. Incorporating a healthy dose of his own highly refined musical sensibility, his compositions range from the love songs for the broken hearted, to club bangers meant to rattle skulls through headphones and blow out the windows of your '97 Ford Focus. Johnny made his first step onto the national stage after signing with DJ Green Lantern in 2008, and has been working with some of the most brilliant and highly respected artists in the game today. With DJ Green Lantern he helped create the song "Price On Your Head" which was featured on the Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack. Soon after, he was singing the hook on Nas' Obama anthem, "Black President" which made its way on his controversial 'Untitled' album. After touring with Rock The Bells and a BET appearance with Nas, Johnny dropped his own EP in 2009. Entitled 'Group Hug', it featured one of his most popular recordings to date, "The Riot Song". "The Riot Song" has since been remixed with Kid CuDi, who has proclaimed Johnny Polygon as "One of the illest artists people NEED to know about." CuDi also posted on the front page of his official website directing everyone to "stop lunchin." "The Riot Song" was featured on HBO's 'How to Make it in America' mixtape, which was presented by CuDi and DJ Green Lantern. "The Riot Song" has made a notable splash overseas picking up daily radio spins across France on Radio Nova. Following it's critical success, Johnny released his first mixtape, Rebel Without Applause featuring appearances from Kid CuDi, Amanda Diva, and Gabriel Royal Met with rave reviews and numerous accolades, XXLmag.com stated that Rebel Without Applause was "one of the more stellar releases this year." Setting the bar high for visuals to come, Johnny came at 2010 like a knuckle tatted right cross to the jaw with his release of the music video for "The Riot Song". Based around an ambitious stop motion visual treatment and substantial narrative, the video premiered on MTV2, and saw spins on VH1 Soul, MTVU, and BET Centric. In early 2010, Johnny also collaborated with the insanely talented Dead Prez for a track entitled "NYDP" on their album, 'Pulse of the People', which was also heard on the soundtrack for the feature film 'Brooklyn's Finest'. Johnny has decidedly taken an independent stance for his next slated releases as his salute to the dying music business and the rebirth of a new one. Wrapped in the warmth and support of his sponsors, new and old loyal fans, and organically grown traction, he's releasing an onslaught of music starting with his Catch-Up mixtape presented by Orisue in November 2010. It will be a collection of music spanning his career from age 17 to present day. It features rare and unreleased tracks as well as features and collabs with Kid CuDi, Nas, Dead Prez, Adele, DJ Green Lantern, Amanda Diva, Picnic Tyme, Gabe Real and many more. He created a brief introduction to Catch-Up, in which he allows his fans a comical glimpse into his life with taping of a therapy session with actor/comedian TJ Miller. Quick on the heels of the Catch-Up mixtape, Johnny is set to release his 'Wolf In Cheap Clothing' EP presented by 2DopeBoyz and DJ Booth on Dec 15, 2010. All will be able to enjoy his latest notch in the world's bedpost while seeing his constant and ever progressive evolution as an artist. True to his indie sensibilities, it'll all be consumable for free ninety-nine. 2011 is full of promise starting with visuals to support Wolf In Cheap Clothing singles. But, the world at large can expect another free release before Johnny unveils his debut studio album in second quarter.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14691

Artists

Johnny Polygon

When you inevitably start telling your friends about Johnny Polygon, what will you say? That he's a rapper/singer with an ill thrift store disposition that might just sing your girl out of her panties? You could say he's one of the few that can murder a freestyle AND write a hook... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Rusty Spurs

1:00am CDT

L'Altra

L’ALTRA have been quietly making music for a decade, pushing through the ups and downs of various line-up changes and the tender trials of daily life... It’s been nearly 6 years since the stormy collaboration of singer-keyboardist Lindsay Anderson and singer-guitarist Joseph Desler Costa saw the release of their critically acclaimed album Different Days. The duo have since emerged from their respective corners to write and record their brightest effort, Telepathic. Telepathic finds L’Altra refining their baroque balladry and expanding their signature wurlitzer and guitar foundation with collaborators such as Charles Rumback (Colorlist, Via Tania), Josh Eustis (Telefon Tel Aviv, Sons of Magdalene), Josh Abrams (Bonnie Prince Billy) and Marc Hellner (Pulsprogramming). As always, L’Altra’s take on indie pop is a gentle wash of hushed guitar, rolling piano, subtle electronics, measured rhythm, synths and strings; all supporting Lindsay and Joe’s call and response vocal musings. The band, as if taking a cue from it’s name: meaning the feminine other in any number of romance languages, is truly outside and other.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11579

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L'Altra

L’ALTRA have been quietly making music for a decade, pushing through the ups and downs of various line-up changes and the tender trials of daily life... It’s been nearly 6 years since the stormy collaboration of singer-keyboardist Lindsay Anderson and singer-guitarist Joseph Desler... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Hideout

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1:00am CDT

Le Castle Vania

Atlanta based and internationally known, Le Castle Vania, commonly known as Dylan Eiland, quickly escaped the local trappings of his hometown in Georgia to play music around the world. Atlanta’s burgeoning music scene allowed him to develop his passion for music and nightlife, and he soon gained notoriety with his riotous DJ sets and penchant for production, which made him a household name in the dirty and distorted, indie-electro scene. Since the summer of 2006, Le Castle Vania has toured nonstop, taking his catchy electro dance beats on the road. He blurs the lines between cultures and cliques, from Mexico City to London Town, with his own signatory sound. He has DJed along side some of today’s hottest acts, such as Justice, MSTRKRFT, Simian Mobile Disco, Busy P, Uffie & Feadz, Kavinsky, Soulwax, Surkin, Para One, The Presets, Steve Aoki and Crystal Castles. However, Dylan prides himself on more than simply pushing vinyl for the masses. He’s also an avid producer and engineer; when not on the road he’s locked in the studio writing tracks from scratch and remixing his favorite bands. The attention he received from his remix of “Black Eyes” by Indie darlings Snowden (Jade Tree Records), quickly put Dylan on the map, the track continues to rock dance floors worldwide. URB Magazine included Le Castle Vania in their Next 100 for 2008, NYLON and Jane Magazine absolutely demand he play at their events. Fader, Flavorpill and BigStereo have all “raved” about his remixes. It’s clear this is a talent not to be dismissed, for Le Castle Vania is sure to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue and his sounds to be banging in everyone’s heads throughout 2008. His most recent creative endeavor is one part musical production, one part DJ performance, one part Blake Miller of Moving Units/Weird Science notoriety, and numerous parts of innovation…namely Lies In Disguise. After finding a home at So Sweet Records and cranking out some original tracks and remixes for Partyshank and Toxic Avenger, these two have gained notoriety as the up-and-comers to keep your eye on. They are currently working on remixes for Shinichi Osawa and Late of the Pier and are gearing up for a DJ tour to Mexico and Europe.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11802

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Le Castle Vania

Very few can burst on stage and through speakers with boundless, electrifying energy like Le Castle Vania (aka Dylan Eiland) can. The Atlanta-based recording artist, producer, DJ, label owner and party champion has perfected the balance of distorted electro sounds and insuppressible... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Barcelona

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1:00am CDT

Liz Phair

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Liz Phair

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

1:00am CDT

Maneja Beto

AUSTIN, TX- The “Indie En Espanol” group Maneja Beto needs to be included in the international discourse of good music, so rather than bore you with hype and why you should finally pay attention to this band- the band guys are going to “speak” collectively about who Maneja Beto is and what this new record Escante Calling (out on Lengua Marron/Cosmica Records Oct. 19th) is all about: “El chiste es hacer ruido”, we would say when we first came together over eight years ago – meaning, let’s just make noise together, create, throw caution to the wind… In part, this has been a guiding axiom for us. We never searched for a sound, it, instead, found us – though in some senses it was undeniably linked by geography, our heritage, our politics, and the soundtracks of our past and present lives. It can be said, with a fair amount of certainty, that up through the present, our music has been a reflection of who we are – rockers and soneros, Mexican and American, anchored in traditions bigger than us- yet always innovative. There is truly a deep well of influences that is folded into what we do – border cumbia to the smiths; huapango to synth-pop. And this is certainly the case on this latest record, Escante Calling. The material for this album is reflective of two solid years of writing and speaks to where we've come in sharing and working together. The songs themselves are some of the most unique, textured, and beautiful we've ever produced – it is quite an alchemy. We, in may ways, crafted a distinct and shared language of songwriting and arranging for this record – giant drumming met with whispered, quivering refrains; banda-like clarinets preceded by reverb choral chants; postmodern huapango lament coupled with hard-hitting disco sex. It is a sonic tapestry that is woven with stories of loss, unrequited love, death, obsession, lust, and war and its discontents. This record is an honest document of who we are at this moment in time and space. Simple as that. It need not symbolize anything greater than that, though we do hope it resonates with people across cultures and languages. As the title suggests, it is an Escante (rare or limited) Calling – for “us/you/we” to convene, share, and listen. Maneja Beto shifts, breath, hibernates and at the moment is en espera (in waiting), anticipating the next step, moment, experience… We trust people feel the same when they listen to the record… that the spaces in between songs are marked by apprehensive breaths in anticipation of what is next, for there are many roads ahead. Maneja Beto’s members are a close-knit group of friends and artists who are Austin Politicos, Teachers, Mecanics, Technicians and in the latest development- Alex Chavez or should we say DR. ALEX CHAVEZ just earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin with a concentration in folklore and public culture and holds doctoral portfolios in Mexican American Studies and Cultural Studies. Presently, he is a visiting fellow of the Institute for Latino Studies (ILS) at the University of Notre Dame where he is focused on both publishing article-length manuscripts and teaching courses cross-listed with anthropology, American Studies, and music. We know that this isn’t your usual bio, but this isn’t your usual band, and this isn’t your usual Latin Alternative music. Take the time to listen up because this is a “Calling”….
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11348

Artists

Maneja Beto

MANEJA BETO ESCANTE CALLING AUSTIN, TX- The “Indie En Espanol” group Maneja Beto needs to be included in the international discourse of good music, so rather than bore you with hype and why you should finally pay attention to this band- the band guys are going to “speak” collectively... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Ghost Room

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1:00am CDT

Mexican Institute of Sound

The MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND third disc is revealed: "SOY SAUCE." It's funny, but never really thought I would have three albums. Thus passed many shows, many trips, many movies, many friends. We play from Rotterdam to Albuquerque without stopping. Of all the places in the world have written to connect to me.."Piñata", the second album was a bit more planned. I did team with my dear friend Holger Beier from Le Hammond Inferno and had a memorable recording sessions. For this record was a guest Chris Frantz of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, Adrian Dargelos of Babasónicos, Tanaka of Fantastic Plastic Machine, Joselo and Quique Rangel from Café Tacuba. The Liquits ... well ... tons of nice people. With this album has been complete madness. We toured around and has been the most fun to me happened in my life. Now we are with "Soy Sauce." According to me is my best album. I recorded it in 3 stages in Mexico City with Holger Beier, is already a tradition. This time besides the Liquits studio also visited the studio of Molotov, was fun to be there. I have less guest this time. Ad Rock of Beastie Boys rapping on a version of Alocatel. Joselo Rangel also recorded some great guitars and my dear drummer Paco also got his own. Julian Placencia with which play live was the super engineer with Paolo Morabito. The album is more eclectic: it has Mariachi, Hip Hop, Soul, French Chanson, Punk, Ska and Cumbia. I hope you enjoy it like me. Camilo Lara
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12908

Artists

Mexican Institute of Sound

Founder of the band Mexican Institute of Sound, Camilo Lara has make his way over an expanding niche on the international music scene over the last years. He mixes traditional Mexican folk styles with electronica, hip-hop and even Bollywood sounds. The project is not only on dance... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Elysium

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1:00am CDT

Ocelot

The last couple of years have seen a blog and remix driven rise for Ocelot - the trans-Atlantic dance music duo, as opposed to the South American leopard. Remixes for The Killers, Röyksopp, and Robyn and a host of take-no-prisoners DJ sets alongside the likes of Grace Jones, Aeroplane, Deadmau5, Diplo, have groomed the pair for No Requests, their very own album of tough but unashamedly poppy floor-fillers. Having broken out from the blogosphere and onto the dancefloor with nihilistic clubbing anthem ‘Our Time’, Ocelot release their debut Wall Of Sound single ‘Beating Hearts’ on April 11th. The Quincy-Jones-on-pills of ‘Beating Hearts’, is a typical taster of the high octane pop sprayed liberally across their forthcoming album. Elsewhere ‘Forbidden Touch’ comes on like a contagious amalgam of Daft Punk, Eric Prydz and ‘Cold As Ice’-era Foreigner, it is Ocelot at their most Saturday night immediate and is juxtaposed by the wry, mellow ‘Never Trust A Singer’, featuring Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy, and the steroid vocoder R&B of ‘Your Eyes’. The one consistent throughout is heavy riffs - peaking on the fret tapping frenzies of ‘Fist OF Harmony’, ‘All Around Us’ and ‘Medicine’. Hammered out on disco synths but somehow redolent of classic rock power-chords, these tracks hint at Ocelot’s unlikely background. The entwined tale of Texan Cory Kilduff and Yorkshireman James Welsh begins far, far from raves, beats-per-minute and DJs… Back in his late teens in Austin, Texas, Cory Kilduff, vocalist with hardcore metal band The Rise, had his eye on a girl. The problem was she’d already agreed to date an English guy, one of a group who came over annually to escape the British winter and take advantage of Austin’s thriving BMX biking community. The week before the Brits arrived Cory started seeing her yet she still insisted on introducing him to the English BMXers. “I originally thought they were going to beat the shit out of me,” laughs Cory. They didn’t, though. They all got on brilliantly, sharing a taste for skate culture and heavy music. Cory especially hit it off with Jimmy Welsh from Leeds. Jimmy grew up in rural Keighley (pronounced ‘Keith-Lee’) on the Yorkshire Moors. His dad, a chocolate delivery man, was keen on ‘60s groups such as The Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane and Jimmy took up the guitar aged seven, his first public performance was of JJ Cale’s ‘Cocaine’ at a school nativity play. “At school everyone was into The Prodigy and the Chemical Brothers,” recalls Jimmy, “and there was a big gabba techno scene in the area. We didn’t really separate that from the metal scene - it was all obnoxious music to us.” Everyone was also into riding, BMXs and mountain bikes, which in the Yorkshire Dales was a more practical hobby than skateboarding. Thus, when an older friend went to work for BMX company ‘Terrible One’ in Austin, it wasn’t long before 15 year old Jimmy followed on the first of many visits. Jimmy met Cory as The Rise were just taking off. They’d signed to an independent and would put out an album in 2002. Taking their lead from Swedish punk band Refused, they also admired electronic noiseniks such as Alec Empire and Kid 606. When the band were given a support slot for a UK tour Jimmy, offered his services as tour and merchandise manager. One night he presented the band with a remix he’d done of one of their songs, “a junglist Squarepusher-ish thing” is how Cory describes it. The Rise loved it and included it on the vinyl version of their album. When it came time to record their second album “We got Jimmy a ticket to come to Texas for an entire Summer and said, ‘By the way, you’re in the band’,” says Cory whose Austin apartment became the de facto recording studio. When the Rise sessions finished each night, the pair played around with the equipment remixing hardcore bands with a view to an album of the results. The album came to naught, but the pair developed a rowdy show playing out their punk-metal cut-ups to skate kids and headbangers. “It was a remix of [Kentucky alt-rock outfit] Elliott that changed things,” explains Cory, “The rest were screaming hardcore bands but Elliott had these ethereal vocals which we joked around with, threw them through the Auto-Tune, and created a Cher-esque dance track. We’d play it as a joke at the end of our set and the hardcore kids loved it.” Their mix of Elliott’s ‘Believe’ was the starting point for Ocelot. While conceived in the spirit of irony, it was the mix’s poppiness they enjoyed most, “You can only be noisy all the time for so long before you get a bit sick of it,” sighs Jimmy, “and we wanted to try something more melodic.” “We grew tired of trying to out-dirty people,” Cory agrees, “We thought, ‘Let’s just make good dance tracks.’ Then, with Justice and MSTRKRFT coming up we saw how these two worlds could collide. You didn’t have to sacrifice being dirty and noisy to make dance music.” When The Rise fizzled out in 2005, Cory and Jimmy continued to make dance music for fun, working together from opposite sides of the Atlantic. As time passed, they developed a long-standing relationship with hip LA blog/label Iheartcomix which dramatically raised their profile. Cory was, by now, a graphic designer while Jimmy was doing location sound for TV and film (“I did Emmerdale but the worst was this film Catalina about a transvestite superhero”). However, the remix offers started to come in and when their version of Dragonette’s ‘Competition’ became a club hit in ‘08, there was a wave of interest. Cory moved to Leeds so the pair could produce and DJ together and suddenly Ocelot was a going concern. “I was a latchkey kid,” recalls Cory of his ‘80s childhood in Dallas, “The primary base of my musical taste is ‘80s movie soundtracks, films watched when I came home from school, from ‘Pretty In Pink’ to ‘Transformers’, from cheese like Stan Bush to Harold Faltermeyer and Giorgio Moroder.” All this can be heard in Ocelot alongside the big bad riffing. On their album, as a tribute to their past, they have Refused vocalist Dennis Lyxen on the hammering techno-rocker ‘America’, yet it sits easily beside music that, as their MySpace claims, has “all the fun of trance without all that trance”. “We’re unashamedly into pop,” laughs Cory, “Michael MacDonald, Michael Jackson…” “Depending on the atmosphere we wouldn’t think twice about dropping Hall & Oates or ELO at a party,” adds Jimmy. The idea of two punk-metallers channelling the spirit of big-haired US pop via the crunch of Parisian underground electro just sounds mad. Happily it’s a craziness that makes sense, especially on the dancefloor. Ocelot may be the newest big cat in the club jungle but they’re about to give disco tigers everywhere a run for their money…
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13018

Artists

Ocelot

The last couple of years have seen a blog and remix driven rise for Ocelot - the trans-Atlantic dance music duo, as opposed to the South American leopard. Remixes for The Killers, Röyksopp, and Robyn and a host of take-no-prisoners DJ sets alongside the likes of Grace Jones, Aeroplane... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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1:00am CDT

Parts & Labor

Constant Future is the career-defining statement from Brooklyn-based noise-pop trio Parts & Labor. The album's 12 tracks deliver the bare essentials that made them sui generis totems of modern art-punk: synthesized keyboard riffs distorted into oblivion, percussion pummeled hypnotically, crackling drones that haunt and soothe, fearless melodies hollered skyward. Their last release, 2008's acclaimed Receivers, saw Parts & Labor blasting off in all directions and creating collage art from hundreds of fan-curated samples. But fifth album Constant Future finds them crashing back to earth, focusing pointedly on what they do best: unique, electronic landscapes melded with buzzing, anthemic hooks. Parts & Labor have distilled the lessons and experiences of nearly 10 years as a band into a catchy, blown-out masterwork. Maximalist engineer Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Mogwai, Sleater-Kinney, MGMT) co-produced and mixed the album with P&L at his Tarbox Road Studios in Casadega, NY. A band already known for their dense, futuristic sound was ultimately transformed into something massive, beaming, downright nuclear. The album is the product of two years of vigorous writing and demoing which resulted in more than 40 songs. For the actual recording, Parts & Labor settled in a former boxing ring in Milwaukee to track the record themselves, with drummer Joe Wong leading the charge. Over Constant Future's 39 minutes, vocalists Dan Friel and BJ Warshaw steadfastly chronicle several whirlwind years of growth, taking lyrical cues from the artful work of their musical heroes (Sonic Youth, Lungfish, Fugazi, Wire). The pair weave tales of teeth-baring city-scapes ("Fake Names", "Echo Chamber"), the anxiety of death ("Rest", "Never Changer") and the horrifying pitfalls of our nascent century ("Outnumbered", "Skin And Bones"). But, as their sunny refrains would imply, there's always a glimmer of hope, acceptance and love buried just beneath Parts & Labor's paranoid surface ("Without A Seed", "Hurricane", "A Thousand Roads").
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12684

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Parts & Labor

Constant Future is the career-defining statement from Brooklyn-based noise-pop trio Parts & Labor. The album's 12 tracks deliver the bare essentials that made them sui generis totems of modern art-punk: synthesized keyboard riffs distorted into oblivion, percussion pummeled hypnotically... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Red 7

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1:00am CDT

Penguin Prison

In addition to his expertly crafted songwriting and production, Penguin Prison has quickly become one of the most promising new live music acts around. Screaming guitar solos, James Brown-esque vocal riffs and some rather unusual dance moves are all staples of the live show, proving his talents are not just the product of studio wizardry. Dance parties break out inevitably at every performance as the band take the songs to new heights while also faithfully recreating the sounds of the recordings flawlessly.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13368

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Penguin Prison

“I definitely wanted to make a pop album where every song was good, catchy and people can dance to it,” says Chris Glover aka Penguin Prison, who’s goal is to have people dancing all over the world, much like his funk-forefathers Jackson and Prince did when he was growing up... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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1:00am CDT

Pete and The Pirates

Motorcycles, blood, sex, guns and insanity. Not things you'd immediately associate with Reading's prime guitar pop exponents Pete & The Pirates, but then neither are phasing synths, sizzling psychedelia and the general atmosphere of darkness and thunder. Yet, these are the potent thrills P&TP are mixing into their infectious pop stew on their second album, thickening the plot and beefing out their indiepop's marrow to a staggering bulk. As bold steps forward from their pristine pop 2008 debut 'Little Death' go, it's as fearless as any Wikileak.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14135

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Pete and The Pirates

Motorcycles, blood, sex, guns and insanity. Not things you'd immediately associate with Reading's prime guitar pop exponents Pete & The Pirates, but then neither are phasing synths, sizzling psychedelia and the general atmosphere of darkness and thunder. Yet, these are the potent... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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1:00am CDT

Rooney

You can go ahead and call Rooney's new album, Eureka, their declaration of independence. After several years trudging under the weight of a major label deal that never quite fit them right, the Los Angeles band is making a bold, fresh start: Rooney recorded and produced Eureka themselves, and will be releasing the disc June 8th on their own new label, California Dreamin' Records through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group. The 12-track Eureka is their most mature, nuanced collection yet, and still retains their classic buoyancy and catchiness. Eleven years after they started the band as teenaged friends with a shared love of the Beatles, Cheap Trick and ELO, lead singer and guitarist Robert Schwartzman, keyboard player / vocalist Louie Stephens, guitarist / vocalist Taylor Locke, and drummer / vocalist Ned Brower have grown into a modern power-pop band in a class of their own. Over the years, they've toured with everyone from Weezer and The Strokes, winning new fans among all those audiences. 'I don't think there are any modern bands that we have much in common with,' says Locke. Though Eureka is, in many ways, a rebirth for Rooney, the independent spirit behind it is nothing new for the band, which began in 1999, when its members were still in high school. During their early years, the band self-produced and promoted a series of EPs and built themselves a massive hometown fan base by gigging as often as they could in local LA clubs. Their self-titled debut album, released in May 2003, maintained a solid presence on Billboard's New Artists chart for several months, and then shot up in 2004 following a performance on teen dramedy The O.C., known for its taste-making assortment of music from critically acclaimed new bands who had yet to make it mainstream. Slowly and steadily over the course of two years, Rooney's debut disc amassed sales of nearly 500,000 copies. They began making their second album in 2004, and in the three years that followed, they recorded three album's worth of material before finally releasing Calling The World in 2007. The problem, the band explains, was the ongoing pressure from their label, Geffen/Interscope, to come up with a hit song. Producers shuttled in and out, songs were recorded then trashed, and Rooney's members say they became increasingly discouraged. The long lag between albums may not have hurt their sales Calling The World debuted #42 on The Billboard Top 100 Albums chart and lead single 'Where Did Your Heart Go Missing' went to #1 in Germany and in the Top 10 in Italy, France, Ireland and The Netherlands - but it definitely took a toll on their morale. 'The whole culture of major labels is to just keep fucking with shit instead of getting something from an artist that's their vision and supporting it and putting it out and promoting it, the old fashioned way,' says Locke. 'We've heard our story from other bands a million times, where you've got the label telling you remix, re-record, try a different producer, try an outside songwriter, do it here, we're pushing it back to spring, back to summer, fall -- it's never-ending.' 'The pressure of always having to think about what's going to be 'the hit,'' says Schwartzman, 'and all those ideas were interfering with the process of trying to make music that felt really good and felt like it was coming from a good, true place.' Finally, last spring, Rooney parted ways with the label. The guys started recording Eureka in April of 2009, in a new studio Schwartzman built into his Los Angeles home. 'I think the biggest thing I learned working with all the different producers is that you don't need to be in a big fancy studio spending $2,000 a day to make a record that sounds great,' says Schwartzman,. 'We whittled down the list of things you need to make a record and it became a much more realistic list of things to purchase and use.' The process of writing and tracking new material happened more organically than ever before, and though Rooney were excited to be making their first album on their own, they didn't want to rush it. 'We didn't record every day of the week, and we didn't record months consistently,' says Schwartzman. 'We wrote for awhile and then we stopped and then there was more writing, and some more songs were written and recorded once we'd done the original batch of songs.' Yet they didn't want to become complacent, in the absence of outside scrutiny. 'We did try to A&R ourselves through the process -- to question the songs, the flow of the recordings, and to ask ourselves, 'Can we beat this, can we beat that?'' the singer notes. 'We didn't want to just settle for the songs we had. The thing I was most afraid of going into it wasn't 'Can we make good-sounding music?' It was, 'Can we pull out of ourselves what we need to pull out to make great music?' I think if you get too hung up on gear and everything, it's still not really about the songs and the emotion and everything that's happening. I was happy that we were actually able to say to ourselves, 'I don't think we have a first single,' as much as that was so annoying to hear all those years.'' 'Part of the fun was just indulging our influences,' says Stephens. 'One of the reasons I'm happy with the record is that I think we were able to do that in a lot of different, varied ways. 'Holding On' has kind of a [Tom] Petty vibe to the arrangement, and 'Only Friend' and 'Into the Blue' have more of a psychedelic thing that we hadn't fully done before. 'The Hunch' is kind of a balls-out rock song, and 'I Can't Get Enough' has got a little bit of a rhythmic thing.' Schwartzman admits he had Petty in mind when he was writing the song. 'I was watching Running Down a Dream, the Tom Petty documentary, and it was really inspiring,' he says. 'I didn't realize how much of Tom Petty's influences came from a lot of the stuff I really love, which is Fifties and early Sixties pop stuff, just great old songs that are simple and really straightforward. I really like that, and I love the simplicity in the storytelling and the lyric-writing. Afterward, I just wanted to sit down and write, and 'Holding On' and 'You're What I'm Looking For' came out of that.' Petty's inspiration served him well: 'Holding On,' the track that opens Eureka, is not only a classic Rooney-style sing-along, it's also the song that articulates, most directly, how the band has come to view its past, present and future. A first-person narrative, the song tells 'the story of how we met, how this band started,' describing how he moved to New York for college but soon came home just to continue with Rooney. 'And the pre-chorus talks about being wined and dined by all the managers and the lawyers and the agents,' he continues. 'And the lyric goes, 'It's just another meal, I'm fat with regret, placing my bet on me.' The music industry is such a dirty little world, and we've heard our story from bands a million times, but the song about holding on when you're on the edge of something is a wake-up call for us, about entering a new place, a new phase of our career, and breaking away.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11838

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Rooney

You can go ahead and call Rooney's new album, Eureka, their declaration of independence. After several years trudging under the weight of a major label deal that never quite fit them right, the Los Angeles band is making a bold, fresh start: Rooney recorded and produced Eureka themselves... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Barbarella Patio

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1:00am CDT

Sauti Sol

Sauti Sol is one of Kenya's most popular and award winning bands. The multi talented members mix a wide influence of music into a new urban African blend. The band is the voice of the modern cosmopolitan generation of Kenyans that will shape the future of the African cities. Being part of the 'Sheng' generation, the band mixes their native tribal languages with English, Lingala, French and Swahili. Musical influences from Afro -fusion, Pop, traditional Kenyan music, South African and Rock meet in an very danceable, entertaining and borderless mix. Kenyan label Penya Africa and Sauti Sol has just released their highly anticipated second album 'Sol Filosofia' in Nairobi. The album is the following up of their first album 'Mwanzo' that became the best selling album in Kenya in 2009. Karibu Sana!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12136

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Sauti Sol

Live music in the purest and most powerful sense of the word. A melting pot of songs with special Nairobi spice, that never fails to bring fans to their feet. Sauti Sol are a magnetic, magical experience to behold. These four young, passionate musicians launched their career in... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Copa

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1:00am CDT

Semko Fontaine Taylor

Saskatchewan's new trio Semko Fontaine Taylor release their first full-length album "Heartaches and Numbers" (Busted Flat Records/Universal) on November 16th, 2010. Semko Fontaine Taylor (SFT) is a new trio from Saskatchewan consisting of core members-veteran singer/songwriters Jay Semko, Kim Fontaine and David j Taylor, alongside live touring drummer Charles Dumont (Emm Gryner, Brad Johner, Cody Prevost). The group, who are longtime musical friends, made it official at the annual University of Saskatchewan Emma Lake Songwriting Retreat, where they are also songwriting instructors/mentors. Saskatoon-based singer/songwriter Lyn McGinnis threw down a challenge when she said, "You 3 Amigos should really make an album together". SFT took up the challenge; each bringing 3 songs to the table. Heartaches & Numbers is the byproduct of that recording project. The album was recorded old school, mostly live-off-the-floor using 2 microphones placed in Jay's open concept living room in Saskatoon. Canadian recording legend Peter j Moore (producer of Cowboy Junkies "The Trinity Sessions") mastered the album in Toronto. SFT have played across the prairies and look forward to their upcoming tours/music conference/festival appearances for 2011 in support of their new album release. Who are these people anyway? Jay Semko is one of Canada’s most significant songwriters. As a founding member and vocalist/bassist of The Northern Pikes, Jay and the band scored numerous top-10 radio hits and sold over 750,000 units of their 7 studio albums, recording with such legends as Garth Hudson and John Sebastian, and touring with David Bowie, Robert Palmer, Peter Frampton and many others. A number of Jay's hit songs are now, and forever shall be, a part of Canada's musical landscape (Things I do for Money, Girl with a Problem, Teenland). As a solo artist, Jay has released six critically acclaimed studio albums (his most recent in 2010), and as a twice Gemini-nominated film/TV composer (Due South), Jay has had his music featured in countless TV programs and films. Jay currently resides in Saskatoon - Saskatchewan's "Bridge City". Kim Fontaine is a Canadian songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who began touring Canada in the early '80s as a bassist. In the early 2000s Kim, who kept herself busy as a sideman throughout the 90s, got the itch to finally step up to the microphone and record her debut solo album. She enlisted Shaun Verrault (Wide Mouth Mason) and David j Taylor to co-produce her first album, the critically acclaimed Morning Pages. Kim released her 2nd album Life Happens in 2006 and her 3rd album Blue Sky Girl (co-produced by Semko and Taylor) in 2010. Kim has also developed songwriting programs for the University of Saskatchewan. David j Taylor is an award winning (WCMA Producer of the Year Winner ‘07) Record Producer (Geoff Berner, Despistado), Re-Recording Mixer/Engineer/Sound Designer (Corner Gas and 2010 Gemini Award Nominee for The Saskatchewan River Delta), Music Supervisor (renegadepress.com) and a Singer-Songwriter (15 album releases from 92-10) who lives off the beaten path on a 20 acre farm at Milestone, SK. David cut his teeth in the music business in Vancouver BC, working for Greenhouse Studios (K.D. Lang, Nickelback) in the 90s. He fronted the Vancouver band Big Cookie, (releasing 4 albums, 3 music videos from 94-00). In 2000 he and his partner moved to Regina where David began working in audio post for TV and film. In the 2000s, David released albums with the groups Dollar Store Mary and Generals and Majors. During that time, he also released 7 solo albums. David writes a lot of songs and currently works as an in-house producer/engineer for Twisted Pair Productions in Regina, Saskatchewan's "Queen City".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10794

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Semko Fontaine Taylor

Saskatchewan's new trio Semko Fontaine Taylor release their first full-length album "Heartaches and Numbers" (Busted Flat Records/Universal) on November 16th, 2010. Semko Fontaine Taylor (SFT) is a new trio from Saskatchewan consisting of core members-veteran singer/songwriters Jay... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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1:00am CDT

She Wants Revenge

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She Wants Revenge

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Prague

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1:00am CDT

Shit and Shine

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Shit and Shine

http://youtube.com/toddranch

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Habana Bar

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1:00am CDT

Solid Gold

Solid Gold formed in 2001 out of a mutual need to explore the future through art. By fusing vintage synthetic and analog instruments with modern sensibilities, a unique urban sound was created. This sound is a mirror to the times at hand, and a looking glass into what is to come. These three men have traveled the world with their music, bringing it to the masses on their own terms. Fueled by radiation, good taste, and a longing for love, both past and present, their sound is permeated with a familiar emotion. It is something that is ever present, but can slip away; a faded memory of something unknown and desired.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13726

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Solid Gold

So the Portuguese have this saying: saudade, a single word that summarizes an entire state of being, a lingering sense of longing for lost love and sepia-toned snapshots of yesterday. The way Solid Gold sees it, saudade might as well be as the subtitle of their second album: Eat Your... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Karma Lounge

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1:00am CDT

Stephen Kellogg

Look no further than the title track of their new Vanguard debut album The Bear to understand Stephen Kellogg and The Sixers. As the band sings passionately, “Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes the bear gets you. Sometimes you’re gonna win, sometimes you’re gonna lose…but you know in the end – there's no apologies!” “SK6ERS,” as they’re also affectionately known, have carved a determined, inspiring path since forming in Western Massachusetts in 2003. An exceptional live act given to high-energy showmanship, The Sixers are closing in on their 1000th show with a newfound grit and gratitude. Stephen and core Sixers – Kit “Goose” Karlson (keys, bass, tuba, accordion) and Brian “Boots” Factor (drums, mandolin, banjo) -- are friends who act like brothers and switch off on their instruments to keep it fresh; much in the tradition of their collective heroes, The Band. “We’ve all opted to approach our life in the same way – trying to put integrity ahead of ambitions of fame and fortune, though we’d like that too... at least the fortune part,” Stephen says with a laugh. Many bands talk about “keeping it real,” but in The Sixers’ case, they mean it. “We’re not up there projecting a personality we can’t believe in. I think it’s important to go with the feel of each moment and take chances. If that means we get out of synch or sing out of key once in a while, so be it. The crags are cool because they’re interesting.” That explains why producer Tom Schick (Norah Jones, Ryan Adams, Rufus Wainwright) signed up for the new record. “Each person in The Sixers really adds a lot,” he says. “They’re so locked in with each other. Stephen is definitely the leader of the gang, but everybody has their say,” he adds of the roles played by Boots Factor and Kit Karlson. “They rise and fall together. It’s amazing to watch them work.” Schick now understands why the group has a growing legion of loyal fans. “They’re a ‘classic rock’ band in the best sense of the phrase,” he says. “You can hear Neil Young, Tom Petty and John Cougar in there. It brings back a lot of good feelings about growing up and listening to great people who can really play their instruments. It’s not pieced together on a computer. It’s very refreshing.” The Bear is their rawest and most collaborative album yet. With alternating tracks between producers Tom Schick and Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Erin McKeown) the album was recorded in an apartment studio in NYC and a big old house in Maine respectively. The duality of these settings fits perfectly with Kellogg’s description of his family upbringing as, "aristocrats and farmers." Ditto the musical diet he was raised on, a strange bedfellow mix of his dad's 70's records and his sister's taking him to 80's metal concerts. Kellogg explains, "I'm as much a product of Whitesnake as I am of Jackson Browne. The beauty of The Sixers is that they don't have a problem with that." Out of that deep understanding of each other, several of the new songs were co-written by the group including "My Old Man," an aching personal track about an aging father; "Dying Wish of a Teenager," a song about wrestling hopelessness; "The Bear" and "Do," both brighter tracks about making it through life amidst the highs and lows that exist for everyone. It all builds up to the climactic "Born in the Spring," a song about rebirth from the “what-fors, flames and trap doors through which all of us fell.’’ The album is a heartfelt odyssey that also rocks with an explosive touch at times, as the band continues to push the boundaries of what they've done before. Of the recording process itself, Boots elaborates, "Most of the record was recorded in a room with us spilling all the guts we could muster into the mics. It wasn't always pretty but that's... well that's the bear." Other stand out collaborations comes in the form of those who lent their time and talents to the making of The Bear. Canadian stand out Serena Ryder on "See Yourself," Josh Ritter on "All Part of the Show."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13938

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Stephen Kellogg

Stephen Kellogg claims that when he was growing up, his musical interests were divided between his father's record collection, devoted to '70s singer/songwriters like Jim Croce and Cat Stevens, and his sister's rock & roll discs, dominated by hair metal acts like Bon Jovi and Mötley... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Antone's

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1:00am CDT

Summer Camp

Summer Camp are duo Elizabeth Sankey and Jeremy Warmsley. The pair make sublime, skewed lo-fi pop. Together since September 2009, they released first single Ghost Train in April 2010 to much critical acclaim. September 2010 has seen the release of a 6 track EP on Moshi Moshi Records. They are currently writing their debut album set for release Spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14862

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Summer Camp

Summer Camp are duo Elizabeth Sankey and Jeremy Warmsley. The pair make sublime, skewed lo-fi pop. Together since September 2009, they released first single Ghost Train in April 2010 to much critical acclaim. September 2010 has seen the release of a 6 track EP on Moshi Moshi Records... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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1:00am CDT

Surfer Blood

Hailing from West Palm Beach, Florida, the quintet known as Surfer Blood had a breakout year in 2010 with the release of their debut album 'Astro Coast' in January 2010. Months prior to the actual release, Surfer Blood took the CMJ music festival by storm playing an incredible 12 shows. Spending the winter months leading up to their album release, Surfer Blood criss-crossed the nation on tour supporting Japandroids and Art Brut. Never breaking straight into the new year, getting a major boost from all around rave press reviews, including a 'Best New Music' tag from Pitchfork Media, the band continued their incessant touring. This year has taken these Floridians across Europe several times, as far as Japan for Summer Sonic and Australia for Splendour in the Grass festivals; they ended out the year with a support tour for Interpol. Because of their dedication, 12 months later Astro Coast is topping several year end lists. NPR deemed them "America's best new pop band", they made Rolling Stone's "Rookies of the Year" list, Filter Magazine listed their album as #7 of the year, plus making the list of numerous others: MySpace, NME, Urban Outfitters, Rough Trade Shop. Based on the longevity that the album stayed in PopMatter's rotation, they regard it as "unfuckwithable" and PrefixMag said, "Surfer Blood is the best '90s band working today." For 2011, Surfer Blood will return with an EP of new tunes to be released in late spring. More touring will inevitably ensue.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14830

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Surfer Blood

When you think of Palm Beach, Florida, what comes to mind? Palm trees swaying gently in the balmy breeze? Scantily-clad bikini buxom babes rollerblading down an infinite slab of coral-colored concrete? How about anthemic, bombastic, life-affirming indie pop? If the latter didn’t... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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1:00am CDT

Talib Kweli

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Talib Kweli

http://talibkweli.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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1:00am CDT

Tech N9ne

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Tech N9ne

http://therealtechn9ne.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Venue 222

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1:00am CDT

The Boom Bang

The Boom Bang is a Garage/Surf/Punk band from Oklahoma City and have been munching on pizza and playing shows for over 2 years. Last September they released a nationally distributed 7" called "Bummer Camp" through Guestroom Records and this March they are releasing a full length album titled "World War Fun" through Nice People Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13941

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The Boom Bang

The Boom Bang, a garage/surf/punk band hails from Norman, Oklahoma. With several releases under their belt and the summer of 2011 touring the country, they are back again to perform at SXSW! Their most recent release was a split 7" record with fellow Oklahoma band, Copperheads, through... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Friends

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1:00am CDT

The Daylights

THE DAYLIGHTS are a commanding three-piece from Los Angeles making a huge impact on the alternative rock scene nationwide as well as on the L.A. scene with their passionate lyrics, giant melodies and cinematic sound. After recently touring with Katy Perry and OneRepublic and currently on tour with Civil Twilight, THE DAYLIGHTS are set to release their debut album on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. To record their international debut release, the band worked with an unbelievable all-star cast in London that included super producer, Youth (Paul McCartney, U2, The Verve’s “Bittersweet Symphony”) and mixers Michael Brauer (Coldplay, John Mayer), Dave Sardy (Oasis, Jet) and Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam). The self-titled album, The Daylights features the first single “Rogue Machine,” which has already made its way into the Hot AC Top 50 chart. Other featured songs on the 15-song album include “Weapons” and “Outsider” and "Happy" which will be in the season premiere of the WB’s “One Tree Hill“ on the same date as the album release. Inviting comparisons to the likes of Radiohead and Kings of Leon, the close-knit group is made up of brothers Ran (guitars/vocals/keys) and Ricky Jackson (bass/vocals/guitars) and drummer Svend Lerche, of Denmark. Although they consider themselves an indie rock band, they don’t really seem like much of an indie rock band at all, since their opportunities have been nothing short of extraordinary. Securing a Top 50 record on Hot A/C without a label is a notoriously difficult format to crack. 21 stations have already added the record and more every week. Not only do they have an enormous fan base in their hometown, with the ability to pack rooms like Hollywood’s House of Blues, but they have also been touted as L.A.’s most underrated band by top selling artists such as Katy Perry, Switchfoot, and OneRepublic. OneRepublic personally asked them to join them on their massive Dreaming Out Loud tour for over four months, and recently they have been the direct support for Katy Perry’s sold-out American tour, after she was quoted as “wanting to bring one of her favorite bands on her first-ever headlining tour.” The band’s lyrical compositions and high-energy shows have also landed them an upcoming 40-city tour with NEEDTOBREATHE in September 2010 with dates being announced in mid-September. THE DAYLIGHTS appeared on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” just days after Craig saw them play in Hollywood. This past year they’ve played for more than 10 million viewers on national television and in front of over 100,000 people live. Their songs are currently featured in a host of TV shows and movies including the theme song to ABC’s “The Big Day,” “One Tree Hill,” “Las Vegas,” “Providence,” and “Laguna Beach,” Sorority Row, and Grandma’s Boy, and have even been enshrined in the video game world with a cult following through The Sims. They also recently have been place in the upcoming Jim Carey movie preview for “I Love You Phillip Morris,” and the indie film “Rabbit Hole.” Their self-titled debut album will be available for purchase on September 14th, 2010 through iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby and at major retailers including BestBuy, Borders and Amoeba Music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14894

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The Daylights

THE DAYLIGHTS are a commanding three-piece from Los Angeles making a huge impact on the alternative rock scene nationwide as well as on the L.A. scene with their passionate lyrics, giant melodies and cinematic sound. After recently touring with Katy Perry and OneRepublic and currently... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Valhalla

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1:00am CDT

The Delta Mirror

The Delta Mirror is a cocktail of all your past loves, the ones you wish had stuck around, and check up on from time to time even though you've moved on. They were made from the sprained fingers and broken records of mid 90's hip hop. They were made from the bent circuits of electronica, dead IDM lap tops and broken shoegaze strings. They were made from the injured spirit of a folk singer's broken heart. Alongside bands like The Big Pink and The Fuck Buttons, The Delta Mirror see's the things that made our past relationships work and brings them together creating the ideal love. Craig Gordon and David Bolt started out as a hip hop two piece in the late 90's and have been writing music in some form ever since. With the addition of Karrie K on bass, their sound has progressed to an ambient mix of shoegazy guitar and gothic vocals, but their production has held onto the same boom bap button pushing they started with. Machines That Listen is The Delta Mirror's debut long play. Each song on this 9 track collection is a story that takes place in a different room of a hospital. Track 2 "and the radio played on" tells of a dying elderly man and his wife's last moments together, while "hold me down just don't let me go" is told from the perspective of an ER nurse treating a stab victim. Listening to this record is like walking through the halls of Bellevue or Cedars Sinai listening to a score that is re-written daily. The Delta Mirror has shared the stage with bands like The Morning Benders, Sleepy Sun, Voices Voices, Miniature Tigers, Jogger, Odd Nosdam, Tape Deck Mountan, The Mathematicians, Oliver Future and Healamonster & Tarsier. Later this year Lefse will release a collection of remixes from Machines that Listen put together from an all star cast of bands and producers.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14430

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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1:00am CDT

The Dodos

The Dodos No Color (Frenchkiss) The drums hit you in the chest first, spraying your speakers like swift gunshots. But then Meric Long's finger-picked chords kick in, cascading across Logan Kroeber's brass knuckle beats like only the best Dodos songs can. This forward motion feeling has driven the duo since 2005, but several key changes lift their fourth LP (No Color) to another level. For one thing, the band reunited with Portland producer John Askew, the man behind the boards of the Dodos' first two full-lengths, Beware of the Maniacs and Visiter. Having an old friend around was like adding an honorary third member; a voice of reason who can isn't afraid of vetoing ill-fated ideas. Ideas like glossy layers of vibraphone that lost their luster halfway through. The main focus of No Color was to bottle the frenzied folk approach that's been there since the beginning. And it works damn well, from the dagger-drawing dynamics and brain-burrowing choruses of 'Black Night' to the hairpin turns and splashy percussion of 'Good.' And then there are the songs that'll make you want to dub old episodes of 120 Minutes, including the instrumental break of 'Don't Stop' and the sneak attack solo that weaves its way around the steely rhythms of 'Don't Try and Hide It.' 'I have a love for '90s riffs that I haven't gotten to showcase in this band,' says Long. 'The most fun I had with this record was when I got to strap on the electric guitar and come up with Billy Corgan riffs while the tape was rolling.' It's as if Long's finally got to live the flannel-era fantasies that started when he was a teenager, tearing guitar tabs out of magazines at a local pharmacy. The catch? There's less room for error than there's ever been. 'We're more naked this way,' explains Long. 'You can hide a lot of your mistakes on an acoustic, but with an electric, every single note is much louder and more piercing. So I have to be way more on top of my playing now.' And so do we.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13246

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The Dodos

The Dodos No Color (Frenchkiss) The drums hit you in the chest first, spraying your speakers like swift gunshots. But then Meric Long's finger-picked chords kick in, cascading across Logan Kroeber's brass knuckle beats like only the best Dodos songs can. This forward motion feeling... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Parish

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1:00am CDT

The Gregory Brothers

The Gregory Brothers became internet sensations in August of 2010, when their viral YouTube hit, "Bed Intruder Song," crossed over onto the Billboard Hot 100. To their loyal fans, however, they were already known for the video series "Auto-Tune the News" and their blue-eyed soul record, "Meet The Gregory Brothers." They've been praised by Katie Couric, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and The Washington Post. They've also had the pleasure of collaborating with T-Pain, Joel Madden (of Good Charlotte), Weezer, The Welcome Wagon, and Sufjan Stevens.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14523

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The Gregory Brothers

The Gregory Brothers became internet sensations in August of 2010, when their viral YouTube hit, "Bed Intruder Song," crossed over onto the Billboard Hot 100. To their loyal fans, however, they were already known for the video series "Auto-Tune the News" and their blue-eyed soul record... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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1:00am CDT

The Growlers

The growlers are a rock and pop group formed in long beach California in 2006 who are yet to became one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands in the history of popular music. During their years of stardom yet to come, the band consists of Brooks Nielson (vocals) Scott Montoya(bass guitar, vocals,), Matt Taylor(lead guitar, vocals) and Brian “don’t surf” Stewart (drums, vocals). They were managed by their own alter ego Epstein until his death in 2009. Although their initial musical style was rooted in 1960s rock and roll and skiffle, the group works with different musical genres, ranging from ice flossing hip hop to psychedelic rock. Their clothes, style and statements have made them trend-setters. While their growing social awareness saw their influence extend into the social and cultural revolutions. During the release of their first album and their ongoing singles releases, they have experimented with recording techniques that have the ability to bend sound in ways only drugs can. By now this “bent sound” has been perfected in their live act that some onlookers call “groovy” and or “sick”. The groovy unexcelled value in Lo fidelity sound is their stock and trade. They are the result of a combination of skilled modern engineering techniques and the very finest outdated recording and amplified equipment. The Growlers sound is best exemplified through Nielsen’s cryptic lyrics and the relationship it has with Matt Taylor. As if the two are each other’s half. Though they complete each other, they compel and challenge one another in ways only the frequent growler fan can truly understand. Perhaps it is what the growler fan feels while taking part in the drug wave of bent sound. -ALEX KNOST
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11742

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The Growlers

The growlers are a rock and pop group formed in long beach California in 2006 who are yet to became one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands in the history of popular music. During their years of stardom yet to come, the band consists of Brooks Nielsen... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
BD Riley's

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1:00am CDT

The Hobart Brothers, featuring Lil' Sis Hobart

The Hobart Brothers & Lil' Sis Hobart is: Jon Dee Graham, Freedy Johnston and Susan Cowsill. The band formed in 2009 when Jon Dee and Freedy got together to write a couple of songs about their early days in music, when they washed dished for a living. The band name refers to the commercial dishwasher know to all aspiring songwriters. Then, at last year's SXSW, Susan Cowsill joined as Lil' Sis Hobart, and the family was complete. In May 2010 they recorded a CD, "At Least We Have Each Other", in the lounge and kitchen area of Top Hat Studios in Austin, since the band was already set up there to rehearse and it was close to the refrigerator. This is due out in 2011. The Hobart Brothers & Lil' Sis Hobart will be playing SXSW with drummer Russ Broussard and bassist Andrew Duplantis.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11691

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The Hobart Brothers, featuring Lil' Sis

The Hobart Brothers & Lil' Sis Hobart is: Jon Dee Graham, Freedy Johnston and Susan Cowsill. The band formed in 2009 when Jon Dee and Freedy got together to write a couple of songs about their early days in music, when they washed dished for a living. The band name refers to the commercial... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Speakeasy

1:00am CDT

The Jungle Rockers

"The Jungle Rockers are the result of five friends soaking up a hot and sticky drunken summer in Austin. We needed an outlet to chronicle our terrible behavior," says lead singer and guitarist Jason Borkowski. The Jungle Rockers are a grit under the fingernails working class kind of band that melds 60s rock & roll with the spirit of old Jamaican reggae and their own form of jungle rock. Influenced by legendary artists like Bo Diddley, The Clash, The Beach Boys, The Ramones and Black Flag, they add an unruly charm to the Austin music scene.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13106

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The Jungle Rockers

"The Jungle Rockers are the result of five friends soaking up a hot and sticky drunken summer in Austin. We needed an outlet to chronicle our terrible behavior," says lead singer and guitarist Jason Borkowski. The Jungle Rockers are a grit under the fingernails working class kind... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Continental Club

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1:00am CDT

The Lost Brothers

Some say the lost brothers sound like a ragged everly brothers. Others say they sound like the lost brothers. It is said that the lost brothers formed two years ago in the summer heat of liverpool. It is also said that the lost brothers wrote a book of songs that autumn, and in the dead of winter they recorded the songs in an attic in Portland, Oregon. We know that the lost brothers released these songs on their debut album (trails of the lonely) to a heap of praise from the likes of NME, Word magazine, Hot Press, and their fans (losties). Through the following year, the lost brothers have been spotted in person, performing at Glastonbury, Electric Picnic, Texas (SXSW), New York, Portland, Toronto, Paris, and a hop, skip and jump across the land of the UK and the their beloved Ireland. In their journeys they have toured and played along with many, including Richard Hawley, M Ward, Jolie Holland, The Handsome Family, The Swell Season,Micah P Hinson, Richmond Fontaine, among others. It is whispered that the lost brothers are currently hiding in sheffield, recording a number of songs under watchful eyes and a new album will be upon us soon..
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11105

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The Lost Brothers

The Lost Brothers first met in an old dusty library in Liverpool, England in 2007. From their first encounter, they noticed they had a lot in common. They both come from Ireland (Oisin Leech from Navan, Mark McCausland from Omagh), and having both come from musical families, they... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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1:00am CDT

The Soft Moon

The Soft Moon began as the one-man project of Luis Vasquez in the Mojave Desert years ago. Now a San Francisco resident, Vasquez has teamed with Damon Way and Justin Anastasi to integrate an electronic sound with the frenetic pathos roots of Afro-Cuban music. The Soft Moon’s first single, Breathe the Fire, was released in March 2010 on Captured Tracks, followed by its self-titled debut album in November 2010. In this short time, The Soft Moon has been featured on Electronic Beats’ “Ones to Watch” and Owl Mag’s “Best Albums of 2010,” alongside indie giants Arcade Fire, Freelance Whales and Sleigh Bells.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13252

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The Soft Moon

The Soft Moon was never intended for the public's ears, but you found it, were drawn in by its danger, and insisted that others hear. Oakland's Luis Vasquez began the project in order to better know his own self. He'd holed up in his apartment and let the tape roll, allowing gut and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Nuvola

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1:00am CDT

The Spring Standards

The Spring Standards are an energetic force of three-part harmony circling over a rock n' roll sound with an old country aftertaste. From small towns to big cities, they explode on stage with spirit, spontaneity, and a style all their own. They are, in no particular order: James Cleare, James Smith and Heather Robb. Each member of the band is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and they use their strengths as a trio to create a sound that listeners might expect from a band twice their size. With an emphasis on three-part harmony and a variety of instrumental switching, their range and energy make each live show a unique event. Paste Magazine chimes, "It's no easy task to find a country/folk haystack buried amongst noisy New York needles, but this winsome three piece rewards the hunter." The band’s first full-length album Would Things Be Different, produced by Bryce Goggin, was released on April 13th of this year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14803

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The Spring Standards

The Spring Standards have been winning over audiences nationwide since their debut EP in 2008, a collaboration with Old '97s frontman Rhett Miller. Three fan-funded independent releases later they are going stronger than ever, attracting attention from NPR, Spin, Paste, New York Magazine... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Esther's Follies

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1:00am CDT

The Twilight Sad

The Twilight Sad comprises James Graham (vocals), Andy MacFarlane, (guitar) and Mark Devine (drums). They are influenced by a diverse range of music from Van Dyke Parks to Phil Spector, Daniel Johnston, and beyond, although the band are as influenced by their immediate geography (the sticks just outside Glasgow), as they are any particular musical reference points. January 2011 sees the band back in the studio recording their third full length to be released on FatCat Records in May. The band quickly get back into action after recording, when they head out on a UK tour with friends and fellow Scots Mogwai. A headline tour of UK & Europe will follow and the band will also be playing some summer festivals. America wont be neglected, with the band heading to SXSW in Texas and touring extensively later in the year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12757

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The Twilight Sad

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's

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1:00am CDT

These United States

These United States surrender themselves to unbridled rock and roll exuberance: ringing guitars, thundering drums, desperate yearning bordering on hope. By turns larger-than-life and disarmingly intimate, this is folk in the truest sense - a record of the moment, of the cultural and emotional forces that animate everyday existence somewhere down below the headlines. (But never apart from them.) And These United States play it the way folk was meant to be played: hard, fast, big, slow, long, loud, loose, at last unburdened. They play like they mean it. Like there's never been a better time to be alive. Over the last three years These United States has played 600 shows, released four albums and gained the support of NPR's All Things Considered, World Cafe, and Mountain Stage, Spin, Paste, Filter, NY Times, Village Voice, Brooklyn Vegan, JamBase, The Onion, Daytrotter, My Old Kentucky Blog, KEXP, KCRW, WXPN, and WFUV. Festival highlights include: Lollapalooza, High Sierra, Pickathon, Glastonbury, Mt. Jam, XPoNential, Joshua Tree, Celebrate Brooklyn, and Forecastle.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14194

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These United States

These United States surrender themselves to unbridled rock and roll exuberance: ringing guitars, thundering drums, desperate yearning bordering on hope. By turns larger-than-life and disarmingly intimate, this is folk in the truest sense - a record of the moment, of the cultural and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
tenOak

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1:00am CDT

This Will Destroy You

It used to be pretty easy to describe THIS WILL DESTROY YOU. I could pen something like “a cascading brand of cinematic rock music” and everything would be cool for a bit. But then people started going to their shows, going straight up front, snapping pictures of the pedal boards, rebuilding them at home, essentially re-recording Young Mountain, and sending it in to their label thinking that their label should put it out. It was a weird time and it sent all involved down different paths of musical inspiration and exploration for future recordings and general direction. Somewhere after the recording of S/T, the departure of Raymond Brown (original bassist) eventually led the band to the more permanent fixture of Donovan Jones. And somewhere after the recording of the Field Studies split CD/LP, Alex Bhore came on board to relieve Andrew Miller of drum duty. What made the first two albums work like they did and sound like they did was ultimately the dynamics between their personnel and individual backgrounds and expertise. It was one of the more unique brands of band/songwriting alchemy I’d experienced in working with countless other bands to that point. Without speaking out of school, I had never seen four people go through what they went through in order to get to the end result. It was intense, but it was highly effective and passionate. So when two key components to the original equation are removed, where does a young band under the microscope take it from there? The answer, it would seem, is a very dark dive from out on the fringe and into the abyss, clear out near Fuck-You-land. What once was a band that you could play over the holidays, in the office, in the coffee shop, and video-sync anything to is now something more along the lines of what you’d listen to with the shades drawn and the lights out, most likely lighting candles in preparation for some sort of mythic and secretive ceremony to follow. When you first hear the current incarnation of the band, you’re going to be in for a shock. Straight up. But before you can even think to run for the door, they’ve already got their teeth out and claws dug in. Whereas their early work may have “destroyed” your inability to get nostalgic or emotional, the current lineup seems intent on ACTUALLY destroying you. Think Warchild from “Point Break.” We’re just gonna fuck you up.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12994

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

This Will Destroy You

THIS WILL DESTROY YOU began in earnest during the mid-00’s in San Marcos, TX. In many ways, the initial sound of the band was the logical destination point for four friends (Christopher Royal King, Jeremy Galindo, Raymond Brown, and Andrew Miller) that had been playing in a variety... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Malverde

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1:00am CDT

Tigers That Talked

From assorted corners of the UK and Europe, but currently making their beautiful and original music in Leeds after gravitating towards the city’s current artistic and creative renaissance, Tigers That Talked are bassist Owain Kelly, half-Norwegian violinist Glenna Larsen, drummer Chris Verney and guitarist & singer Jamie Williams. By twisting Glenna's effect-adorned strings and Jamie's haunting vocals around a pulsing rhythm section, the band strike a subtle balance between the anthemic and the experimental. Creating a multi-layered, intensely beautiful music that can be in turns euphoric, rousing and haunting, and coupled with the band’s frenzied live energy, Tigers That Talked create an explosive & dynamic sound that has lead NME to describe them as 'Masters of the slow brood, ebbing and flowing with filmic elegance, swaying between maudlin melodrama and frenzied, multi-layered crescendos”. Since releasing their debut single '23 Fears (Summer '10) and debut album 'The Merchant', Tigers That Talked have received plaudits from all corners of UK press & radio such as NME, The Fly, Q, The Times & This is Fake DIY through to BBC Radio 1, 2 and 6 's Lauren Laverne, Zane Lowe, Dermot O'Leary, Tom Robinson, XFM's Jon Kennedy and were recently hailed as 'my new favourite band' by BBC's influential Steve Lamacq.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10874

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Tigers That Talked

From assorted corners of the UK and Europe, but currently making their beautiful and original music in Leeds after gravitating towards the city’s current artistic and creative renaissance, Tigers That Talked are bassist Owain Kelly, half-Norwegian violinist Glenna Larsen, drummer... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Barbarella

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1:00am CDT

Tracy Bonham

A native of Eugene, Oregon, Bonham began singing at age five, playing the violin at nine and piano at age 14. After earning a violin scholarship at University of Southern California, she transferred to Berklee College of Music to study voice and began writing and recording her own material. On her 1996 debut, The Burdens of Being Upright, Bonham established herself as a brash rocker with ironic nods to the emerging music of punk grrrrl bands. With blunt, direct observations on love and loss, the album went gold and earned the singer Grammy nominations for Best Alternative Music Performance and Best Female Vocalist. Critics took notice as well. Rolling Stone noted "this classically trained Boston singer-songwriter sets meandering Aimee Mann-like melodies over bright electro-pop folk with string-laden atmospherics." "Mother Mother", her first single, became a nationwide anthem and earned the singer an MTV Video Music Awards nomination. From the late 1990s to the mid 2000s, Bonham steadily recorded and performed both individually and with numerous groups, appearing with everyone from Blue Man Group and Aerosmith and to Ron Sexsmith and Juliana Hatfield. Following 2005's Blink the Brightest and the 2006 EP, In the City + In the Woods, the singer took some time to focus on other things, earning a yoga teaching certification while learning to live a more balanced life, not realizing initially that her non-musical experiences would be fodder for what would eventually become Masts.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14228

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Tracy Bonham

A native of Eugene, Oregon, Bonham began singing at age five, playing the violin at nine and piano at age 14. After earning a violin scholarship at University of Southern California, she transferred to Berklee College of Music to study voice and began writing and recording her own... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Momo's

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1:00am CDT

Twin Tigers

Athens, GA's Twin Tigers had an amazing 2010 playing almost 100 dates supporting the Old Flame Records-released Gray Waves including supporting the Hold Steady, Deerhunter, We Are Scientists, the Antlers, Minus the Bear, Les Savy Fav, and Interpol. Hailing from the ever blooming Athens, GA scene, Twin Tigers are ready to unleash their dynamic sound unto the universe. Along with other elements of the past five decades of rock music, Twin Tigers blend noise textures with pop structure and shoegaze overtones shaping a sound that’s all new. Formed by co-workers at the Michael Stipe-owned Grit restaurant, guitarist/vocalist Matthew Rain and bassist Aimee Morris began Twin Tigers as their previous bands dissolved. In February 2008,Curious Faces / Violet Future EP was released to great reviews. The band quickly started building a solid fan base throughout the southeast and played shows with Deerhunter, Dead Confederate, Jay Reatard, Black Lips, Dungen, Woods, Snowden and A Place to Bury Strangers. After a slew of revolving guitarists and drummers the band debuted its current lineup with guitarist Forrest Hall, opening for Les Savy Fav at the Earl in Atlanta only a few weeks before their first trip to SXSW 2009. Upon returning from SXSW, the band began recording an album with Joel Hatstat inAthens, GA. Following the wrap up of their full length, the band was chosen for a nation wide tour with Minus the Bear and the Antlers in the fall of 2009. Twin Tigers’ debut album Gray Waves is out now via Brooklyn based Old Flame Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13789

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Twin Tigers

Athens, GA's Twin Tigers had an amazing 2010 playing almost 100 dates supporting the Old Flame Records-released Gray Waves including supporting the Hold Steady, Deerhunter, We Are Scientists, the Antlers, Minus the Bear, Les Savy Fav, and Interpol. Hailing from the ever blooming Athens... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Parish Underground

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1:00am CDT

Uncle Bad Touch

Mikey from Priestess with his girlfriend, Kathryn, and their drummer-friend, Shawn spent two weeks in the summer jamming and recording in Mikey's kitchen. As they finished each song, they put them up on myspace, facebook and posted to Stillepost. There was an amazing reaction to their, fuzzy, catchy, hooky tunes recorded on Garageband. They spent the rest of the summer playing sweaty loft parties and bbqs and are now poised to be one of the new breakout bands from Montreal this coming year. Their super lo-fi, fun, fuzzy, garagy sound and loveable live show is infectious. Mikey and Kathryn are such a cool, loveable couple to see up front and center. Already darlings of the Montreal scene, they're now getting attention from usa labels, bloggers, press,etc.. They recently supported Jeff The Brotherhood and will be out with Ty Segal in March. "Like a Smith Westerns hangover after a night with Iggy Pop" - PASTE http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2010/10/cmj-an-a-z-guide.html?p=5 "Artist To Watch...KickAss" Rollo&Grady - http://www.rollogrady.com/artist-to-watch-uncle-badtouch/ "Best Discovery Of The Year" -NashvilleScene The BIG TAKEOVER'S TOP-10: #3: Uncle Bad Touch - Baby Baby Baby Baby "This new Montreal band has somehow achieved the rare feat of effectively blending indie-fied pop, prog and old school rock. (Classic Prop?) With epic melodies and a nifty ability for the songs to contract and release unexpectedly, Uncle Bad Touch is a great time with just the right amount of fucked up and shred. Go see them live, they play really hard!" http://www.bigtakeover.com/top-ten/Matt-Lee-110116
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14017

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Uncle Bad Touch

Formed in the summer of '10, Kathryn McCaughey and Mikey Heppner began spontainiously writing and recording songs in their bedroom. The result was an album's worth of catchy tunes mixed with a few heavy riffs and groovy rythyms all wrapped up in a garagey, psychy pop blanket. The... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Spill

1:00am CDT

Upon A Burning Body

It's been an extremely productive 2010 for the San Antonio, TX based quintet UPON A BURNING BODY and it look as if their unrelenting touring schedule carries over into 2011, as they are now set to participate in the The Smartpunk Tour alongside The Word Alive, Abandon All Ships, The Color Morale and For All Those Sleeping. Be sure to head over now to www.facebook.com/uponaburningbody to view the tour itinerary and this is definitely an event not to be missed. UPON A BURNING BODY recently shot a new video for the track, “Intermission,” at White Rabbit in their hometown with acclaimed director Scott Hansen (A Day To Remember, Alesana, The Ghost Inside) that perfectly represents their unrelenting live intensity. The group rounded out 2010 on the “December Decimation” touring package alongside Winds of Plague, After The Burial and War of Ages. With a clear vision for their identity and an immeasurable level of determination, UPON A BURNING BODY are now relentlessly touring throughout North America spreading their message of dedication, self-belief and relentless competitive greatness. Carrying an infectious theme to their debut record, the band is drawing in listeners all over the world through the use of creative lyrics portraying the characters of Al Pacino played in timeless films such as The Devil’s Advocate, Donnie Brasco, The Godfather and more. Prepare yourself for a brutal, unrelenting array of unabashed aggression and sheer ferocity that will beat you to oblivion. This is what UPON A BURNING BODY delivers on their Sumerian Records vicious offering, The World Is Ours, which is easily one of the most promising and refreshing new albums to hit the scene in a number of years.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13364

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Upon A Burning Body

It's been an extremely productive 2010 for the San Antonio, TX based quintet UPON A BURNING BODY and it look as if their unrelenting touring schedule carries over into 2011, as they are now set to participate in the The Smartpunk Tour alongside The Word Alive, Abandon All Ships, The... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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1:00am CDT

Vetiver

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Vetiver

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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1:00am CDT

Wakey!Wakey!

“I was a scrawny, dopey kid—the worst athlete on the face of the planet,” says Wakey!Wakey! frontman Mike Grubbs. “You know tee ball? I got to first base one time.” Good thing Grubbs had a burgundy baby grand to wail on instead, the centerpiece of a Partridge-like music room that also housed a French horn, clarinet, violin and autoharp. Grubbs started climbing scales and chords here when he was 5. Back then, his mother—a longtime piano teacher and choir director—would ask the kids to sight read songs before they could even think of eating cereal. And homework, why, that was something you did simply to score more bench time. “For every subject done,” he says, “I could play the piano for an hour. It was almost like video games for me.” The games got a bit more complicated in high school, as Grubbs stumbled upon the songbooks of Billy Joel and Elton John. Not to mention the arena-ready anthems of Led Zeppelin. That unholy trinity, combined with the three B’s—Bach, Beethoven and Brahms—was enough to steer Grubbs away from the church music he was forced to focus on from an early age. “One of my main influences now is the fact that I didn’t have someone teach me proper jazz or rock playing,” explains Grubbs. “I had no idea how to put a song together; no one telling me, ‘Hey, you should check out Gershwin,’ but it was all so fascinating to me. So I found my own style by experimenting with what works and what doesn’t.” Before Grubbs could tap his true voice through a string of buzz-stirring Wakey!Wakey! releases on Family Records (two live LPs, a free collection of covers and last spring’s War Sweater EP), the following dues were paid: a totally ‘90s bar gig aimed at pint-slamming college kids; a rock band best described by its beard quotient and Black Crowes nods (Satellite Kid); and two touring musicals (Brigadoon, Camelot). “I’m a tall, skinny straight guy who can sing,” says Grubbs. “That’s basically gold in the musical theater business because there’s none of us.” Speaking of standing out, Wakey!Wakey! made their presence known over the past couple years by finding a perfect balance between crowd-pleasing pop and art-damaged indie rock. It’s something Grubbs learned from New York’s anti-folk scene and its founding father, Lach. (The Lower East Side icon mentored Grubbs, which isn’t a surprise—Lach shunned the piano the second he heard the Sex Pistols.) “To come from such a repressed musical environment and then hear someone like Regina Spektor perform with such abandon—shouting and hitting her stool with a drum stick—was priceless.” Nowadays, Grubbs is the crazy one, slapping his piano around and singing like his life depends on it while conducting a rich backdrop of sweeping strings, heavenly harmonies, and enough delicate details to make Wakey!Wakey!’s first proper LP feel like an Oscar-nominated film soundtrack. Which is ironic to say the least. After all, One Tree Hill creator Mark Schwahn loved a Wakey!Wakey! set so much he tapped their sun-stroked “War Sweater” track for season 6’s finale and recruited Grubbs for a recurring role. That’d be the tale of a bartender/musician named, err, Grubbs—a strangely familiar life story hinted at in such standout Wakey!Wakey! songs as “Almost Everything,” “Twenty-Two,” and “Got It All Wrong.” “We set out to make an album this time,” explains Grubbs. “I realize that’s not where people say this business is headed these days, but there’s something about translating a year’s worth of experience into ten songs and letting that tell the story. I feel lucky to have the chance to do that on my own terms.“
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11663

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Wakey!Wakey!

“I was a scrawny, dopey kid—the worst athlete on the face of the planet,” says Wakey!Wakey! frontman Mike Grubbs. “You know tee ball? I got to first base one time.” Good thing Grubbs had a burgundy baby grand to wail on instead, the centerpiece of a Partridge-like music... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Lamberts

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1:00am CDT

Yuck

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Yuck

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Club de Ville

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1:10am CDT

Egyptrixx

With the tons of hyped up dance music that comes out these days, it's pretty hard to stand apart from the herd; not the case with Toronto's Egyptrixx. In just over one year, his distinct sonic aesthetic has become an acclaimed presence in underground music, garnering praise from heavyweight DJ's, including Sinden, Mary Ann Hobbs and Drop the Lime, and influential publications such as Fader, Xlr8r and The Wire magazine. All of his recent records have also seen regular radio play on BBC Radio 1 and Kiss FM among others. His unique and energetic live sets are in-demand, with headlining gigs banked all over Europe and North America and a busy touring schedule in upcoming months. He makes celestial club music; jeep music for a Saturn desert. There is an exhilarating right-but-wrong tension that all of Egyptrixx' tracks share - a shifting balance between melodic and dissonant, rapturous and antisocial. His releases continue to challenge the status quo and impress with a unique style informed by elements of techno, house, dubstep and pop music. With critically acclaimed releases already out on Night Slugs and Ramp Recordings, and his forthcoming debut LP slated for an early 2011 release, the future looks bright for Egyptrixx.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15118

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Egyptrixx

With the tons of hyped up (but utterly mediocre) dance music that comes out these days, it's pretty hard to stand apart from the herd; not the case with Toronto's Egyptrixx. In just over one year, his distinct sonic aesthetic has become an acclaimed presence in underground music... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:10am - 2:10am CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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1:15am CDT

Doomtree

Doomtree is a collective of seven friends who live in Minneapolis and make music together. They've scored national acclaim for genre-defying recordings, explosive live performances, and their fierce loyalty to one another. Members include: P.O.S, Dessa, Sims, Cecil Otter, Mike Mictlan, Lazerbeak, and Paper Tiger.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12493

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Doomtree

Wings and teeth. No two symbols could've been better chosen to represent Minneapolis rap stalwarts Doomtree. The endlessly innovative crew/label has defied categorization from the start, leaving behind convention for what's best described as aggressive transcendence. Like most families... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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1:25am CDT

Dagoba

DAGOBA Poseidon Origin: France Release date August 30th, 2010 European release : September 3rd , 2010 POSEIDON DAGOBA is back with the fury of the Greek god Poseidon, through this album which is a journey aboard a pirate ship, each song is a devastating one-stop spot on the globe. This attack is a real coming back to their roots and main influences with a more primitive and more percussive music, but also in the sound approach. Back in the studio with Dave Chang, who had attended the first eponymous album. DAGOBA is going to conquer new horizons, new warfields with its evil trident. "Face the Colossus"! Behold this giant fighting machine. Hear the mighty humming of its powerful engines. Feel the ground shake which each new step this monster takes. Fear its massive armament. Delight in the glorious beauty of this marvellous titan. DAGOBA have excelled themselves with "Face the Colossus"! On their third album, the French come crushing down like a ten-ton hammer. DAGOBA unleash the full fury of their fast and furious riffing crossbred with a pounding groove and surprisingly emotional passages. Their new songs are full of feelings, but never fall down into the whiny attitude of fashionable Emocore. DAGOBA chose to combine the revolutionary spirit of their hometown Marseilles with the attitude of Modern Metal. They expand on the theme of sheer force, which DAGOBA had already adopted in their early songs that still revealed influences like Pantera, Machine Head and Fear Factory as well as Death and Black Metal. It took DAGOBA only six years to rise into the leading ranks of New French Metal. Their claim for the throne is now only contested in friendly competition by Gojira. When vocalist Shawter decided in September 2000 to revamp the line-up of his old band due to a lack of motivation from the others despite having gained an opening slot for Rammstein, he was looking for musicians with ambition, talent and dedication. Luckily it did not take him long to find hard-hitting drummer Franky, a miracle in precision. Pounding bass-man Werther joined as well as riff-machine Izakar on guitars. Bursting of creativity, the newly born DAGOBA released their first 6-track EP in November 2001 and quickly gained recognition by the media all over Europe. With the aim of "turning violence into energy and emotion", the French recorded their self-titled debut early in 2003. With the mixing done by Dave Chang (Stampin' Ground, Linea 77, Orange Goblin) at Philia Studios in Oxford "Dagoba" took the metal-world by storm. The fierce dynamics and stainless riffing of the quartet surprised fans and press alike with Rock Sound summing up the consensus in one phrase: "DAGOBA crushes everything and leaves no one alive!" Following up on their instant success, DAGOBA embarked on an extended tour that took them out on the road nonstop from August 2003 until December 2004. Of the many highlights on this journey, the opening slots for Machine Head in Brussels and Fear Factory in Amsterdam are standing out. Thousands of people gathered at the Dour Festival in Belgium (2004) to see DAGOBA perform with only one album released. Having met with fast success, the French were ready for the next big steps in their career. In 2005, DAGOBA signed a deal with Season of Mist just before opening for Korn in Southern France. With the intention to intensify and enlarge their sound, the band chose famed producer Tue Madsen (Mnemic, Hatesphere, The Haunted) for their next recording. The Dane immediately sensed DAGOBA's originality and regarded them as "special" and able to catch his "attention from the first moment with their very well played and very dramatic material". When "What Hell Is About" hit the shops early 2006, the album turned quickly into a bestseller. Press results were even more raving than for their previous release. Backed by fans and praise alike, DAGOBA were invited to perform at many major European festivals and to play before the legendary Metallica of whom the French are big fans themselves. "What Hell Is About" set the course for the band's future. They had honed their skills as musicians to perfection, developed a heavily organic sound of their own and proved to be brilliant songwriters. Not content with their enviable position in the fast growing new wave of French Metal the band decided to collaborate once again with renowned producer Tue Madsen for “Face the Colossus”. As a close-knit team, DAGOBA and Tue created an even more monstrously massive, but still clear and crisp sound that was adapted for each song individually. Line Up Shawter – vocals, machines, guitars Izakar – guitars Werther – bass Franky – drums DAGOBA "Release the Fury" EP 2001 DAGOBA "Dagoba" 2003 DAGOBA “What Hell is about” 2006 DAGOBA "Face the Colossus" 2008
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13552

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Dagoba

DAGOBA Poseidon Origin: France Release date August 30th, 2010 European release : September 3rd , 2010 POSEIDON DAGOBA is back with the fury of the Greek god Poseidon, through this album which is a journey aboard a pirate ship, each song is a devastating one-stop spot on the globe... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:25am - 2:25am CDT
Headhunters

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1:40am CDT

Cyhi Da Prynce

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Cyhi Da Prynce

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:40am - 2:40am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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12:00pm CDT

Erland & The Carnival

A Brief History Erland is Erland Cooper, guitarist, singer and former resident of remote Orkney. The Carnival are guitarist Simon Tong (The Verve, Gorillaz, The Good, The Bad, The Queen) and drummer David Nock (Paul McCartney’s The Fireman). Together, as Erland & The Carnival, they make a pastoral, psychedelic sound described by Tong as “Pentangle meets Ennio Morricone meets Love meets 13th Floor Elevators meets Joe Meek.” In other words: folk-tinged, psyched up, fuzzed-out brilliance. Erland grew up on the remote Orkney Islands of Scotland, where passing musicians and troubadours were a common sight. In his early teens, The Verve and Bert Jansch inspired him to swap the fiddle for the guitar. Later, having moved to London, Erland sang at Tong’s What The Folk club night on Portobello Road, where the producer Youth introduced him to the former Verve member. “It wasn’t a regular folk night where people are quiet and stroke their chin,” says Tong. “It was a more raucous affair where the acts – as many as 15 a night – had to quieten a noisy baying audience by being good. Erland definitely got people to shut up and listen.” Resolving to form a band, Nock, Tong and Cooper took their name from Jackson C Frank’s My Name Is Carnival, a cover of which appears on the EP. The band’s progression since has been fairly unorthodox: they’ve played gigs at miniature railway stations and their debut EP was individually re-recorded for each of its limited run, meaning no two copies are the same. All the while, they’ve been developing that bewitching sound. “The Carnival sound developed dramatically over a year of playing and demo-ing,” says Tong. “Originally we were more acoustic but gradually have got darker and more electric and psychedelic. There is a 1930’s book called The Circus of Dr Lao where a wild, fantastical travelling circus comes to a fictional small American mid west town causing social chaos and upsetting the usual way of life of the towns inhabitants, then eventually it leaves and moves on with the town in tatters. I see that as a good metaphor for us as a band to aim for.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15007

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Erland & The Carnival

A Brief History Erland is Erland Cooper, guitarist, singer and former resident of remote Orkney. The Carnival are guitarist Simon Tong (The Verve, Gorillaz, The Good, The Bad, The Queen) and drummer David Nock (Paul McCartney’s The Fireman). Together, as Erland & The Carnival, they... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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12:00pm CDT

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

"Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone" directed by Lev Anderson and Chris Metzler narrated by Laurence Fishburne featuring interviews with Fishbone, Flea, Ice-T, Gwen Stefani, Perry Farrell, Bob Forrest, Branford Marsalis, Gogol Bordello, and George Clinton. website: http://www.fishbonedocumentary.com Synopsis: EVERYDAY SUNSHINE is a documentary about the band Fishbone, musical pioneers who have been rocking on the margins of pop culture for the past 25 years. From the streets of South Central-Los Angeles and the competitive Hollywood music scene of the 1980's, the band rose to prominence, only to fall apart when on the verge of "making it." Laurence Fishburne narrates EVERYDAY SUNSHINE, an entertaining cinematic journey into the personal lives of this unique Black rock band, an untold story of fiercely individual artists in their quest to reclaim their musical legacy while debunking the myths of young Black men from urban America. Highlighting the parallel journeys of a band and their city, EVERYDAY SUNSHINE explores the personal and cultural forces that gave rise to California's legendary Black punk sons that continue to defy categories and expectations. At the heart of Fishbone's story is lead singer Angelo Moore and bassist Norwood Fisher who show how they keep the band rolling, out of pride, desperation and love for their art. To overcome money woes, family strife, and the strain of being aging Punk rockers on the road, Norwood and Angelo are challenged to re-invent themselves in the face of dysfunction and ghosts from a painful past.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14759

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Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

"Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone" directed by Lev Anderson and Chris Metzler narrated by Laurence Fishburne featuring interviews with Fishbone, Flea, Ice-T, Gwen Stefani, Perry Farrell, Bob Forrest, Branford Marsalis, Gogol Bordello, and George Clinton. website: http://www.fishbonedocumentary.com... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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12:05pm CDT

The Belle Brigade

Like many siblings, Barbara and Ethan Gruska had their ups and downs over their years growing up together in Los Angeles. “Oh, we hated each other as kids,” Barbara says with a laugh. “And by hate, I mean ‘love dearly,’ but we could never get along. We started to become friends for the first time when Ethan was 15 and I was 21. Then we became best friends and four years later we started writing songs together and formed The Belle Brigade.” Listening to The Belle Brigade’s self-titled debut album, you could never tell that these two were ever not in perfect sync. The Gruska’s familial chemistry, not to mention their obvious songwriting gifts, have resulted in one of the most thrilling debut albums you’re going to hear all year. Inspired by the duo’s love for Fleetwood Mac, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, and Stevie Wonder, their artfully arranged, freewheeling songs brim with breezy, California melodies and bracing pop harmonies, fueled by the driving rhythms Barbara plays on drums. As performed by Ethan and Barbara and their talented group of backing musicians, Bram Inscore (bass), Blake Mills, (electric guitar), Aaron Arntz (piano), and Jimi Hendrix/Joe Cocker keyboardist Mike Finnigan (Hammond B-3 organ), songs like “Sweet Louise,” “Where Not To Look For Freedom,” “Lucky Guy,” and “Lonely Lonely,” are tailor-made for road-tripping up the coast with the car top down, sunshine on your face, and the music blasting into the roar of the wind. “We didn’t want to make something small and precious,” Barbara says. “We wanted to make something big and exhilarating. Recording this album was an incredible lesson at walking the line between holding on and letting go. Every note is intentional, but we gave up the reigns to let the music go freely where it wanted to go. We wanted to make a record that was personal and aching, but still uplifting, relatable, and fun to listen to.” Barbara and Ethan credit their co-producer Matthew Wilder (No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom) — a family friend who offered his services after hearing a few of their songs — with helping them to keep open minds. “He created an environment where it was safe to try anything,” Ethan says. Adds Barbara: “If you had told us that we’d be using our screaming voices, have a 30-piece orchestra on a song, or use reverse guitar-looping effects, we wouldn’t have believed you. With Matthew and our engineer Csaba Petocz’s help, we let go of our inhibitions and fear of being uncool or too exposed.” The liberated mood of the music dovetails beautifully with the duo’s thoughtful, emotionally resonant lyrics. “A lot of this album has to do with the struggle to let go of our fear of being judged and our judgments of others in order to find powerful connections,” Barbara says. The thematic centerpiece is “Losers,” on which Ethan and Barbara sing in perfect harmonic unison: “Don’t care about being a winner / or being smooth with women / or goin’ out on Friday / Being the life of parties… Or if I am a loser” and declaring “So I wanna make it known / that I don’t care about any of that shit no more.” “The song is about being insecure and jealous and letting go of all the terrible things you can feel about yourself and realizing that life is not a game,” Ethan says. “It’s not a competition. It’s kind of a pep talk to ourselves to remember that.” Other songs reflect on disillusionment (“Belt of Orion,” “Punch Line”), yearning (“Rusted Wheel”), and awkward romance (“Sweet Louise”). Then there’s “Lucky Guy,” a song about how fortunate we are to be alive. After the duo sing “But now everything’s all right / Even though I think about dying,” they complete the phrase in harmony with a Beatle-esque “Ooh!” — which distills, in the simplest way, the happy-sad paradox within their music. “That balance between happy and sad was intentional,” Barbara says. “When I was Ethan’s age, I wrote a really sad song and played it for my dad. He said, ‘I dare you to write a happy song. It’s so much harder to write a happy song,’ and he was right. That really stuck with me. I love the combination of sad lyrics with happy music and vice versa. Too much of one thing feels like going overboard.” It was just one lesson that Barbara would get from her father. Jay Gruska is a songwriter and composer who released two albums of his own on Warner Bros. Records in the early ’80s and wrote a number of hit songs for other artists (including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Dusty Springfield), as well as hours of music for films and television. His studio, in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, was in the family’s backyard so musicians were constantly coming and going. “My dad was like my songwriting coach, but he was never overbearing,” says Ethan. “He’s always the person we test our new songs out on,” Barbara says. “If he cracks a smile it’s a keeper. If he doesn’t, it’s usually back to the drawing board.” Barbara and Ethan’s maternal grandfather is Oscar- and Grammy-winning film composer John Williams (Star Wars, Jaws, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark), someone they both cite as a huge musical influence. Not surprisingly, both Barbara and Ethan began playing music at a young age. Ethan has been singing since he can remember. He took a few piano lessons as a kid, but really began playing piano and writing songs in earnest at the age of 14. He studied classical composition for a year at Cal Arts in Valencia, CA, but “I never really felt that fire with it like I did when I write a little, stripped-down pop song,” he says. As for Barbara, when she was nine, she fashioned a drum set out of random objects in her room (“I hung a pan lid on my pull-up bar to use as a cymbal,” she says) and played that until her uncle gave her her first drum kit. Barbara studied jazz drumming at both Oberlin College and Cal Arts before dropping out to hit the road with The Bird and The Bee’s Inara George, followed by tours with Benji Hughes and Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis. The musicians mentioned above who play on The Belle Brigade album are all friends of Barbara’s from the Los Angeles music scene. “There’s a really high level of musicianship and creativity coming from all the guys on this album,” Barbara says. “They are all our close friends and it was an incredibly rewarding experience to be surrounded by these amazing musicians. I like to hear other people in the music. That's what the album is about; it was such a group effort. It’s just more fun to make things with other people. Hopefully what comes across is that we work hard and love what we do and are grateful for the opportunity to actually be artists.” Warner Bros Records ###
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The Belle Brigade

Founded by siblings Barbara and Ethan Gruska, The Belle Brigade’s music is artfully arranged, with enticing melodies and pop harmonies, fueled by the interplay of driving rhythms between Barbara's drums and Ethan's guitars. Both are gifted songwriters – finding inspiration in... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:05pm - 1:05pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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12:45pm CDT

Emmylou Harris

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Emmylou Harris

Thursday March 17, 2011 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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1:00pm CDT

Still Corners

Listening to Still Corners' music, you could be forgiven for imagining them as quiet, serious types. Their songs are eerie and tremulous, like echoing caverns of sound, and yet also delicately precious, a combination that demands conscientious craftsmanship. Live, their music "rocks more", as one of the band puts it, and, coupled with the video projections, consistently casts spells on audiences. On stage, though, the band remain fairly static - focused, it seems, on the task at hand. Far from the outlook of introspective dullards, though, The Quietus find the three members of the five-piece we speak to - vocalist Tessa Murray, guitarist Leon Dufficy and principal songwriter Greg Hughes - to be warmly open, brimming with humour and playfulness. There's a remarkable, almost telepathic bond between them Â a bond that they're willing to let you in on, like an old friend. In the last few months, Still Corners have put out two singles, 'Endless Summer' and 'Don't Fall In Love', as well as recently releasing a cover of 'Eyes' by Rogue Wave, all of which has begun to earn them some much-deserved attention. The band are due to make their US debut in March, including a headline show at Glasslands in Brooklyn, the SXSW festival, and a US tour with band The Papercuts. Taken from the Quietus - 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15019

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Still Corners

Listening to Still Corners' music, you could be forgiven for imagining them as quiet, serious types. Their songs are eerie and tremulous, like echoing caverns of sound, and yet also delicately precious, a combination that demands conscientious craftsmanship. Live, their music "rocks... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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1:30pm CDT

Josh Ritter

"he sets out to carry a world of ideas on a few basic chords.there is no limit to the depth and ambition of his songs." The New York Times 'If you love music and have a device on which to play it, you should listen to Josh Ritter' - Mary-Louise Parker in Esquire Josh Ritter is from Moscow, Idaho. The son of two neuroscientists, he was on his way to follow in their footsteps when he discovered Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan's "Girl from the North Country" in high school. He has since released five studio albums and has been recently named one of the 100 greatest living songwriters by Paste Magazine, alongside Dylan, Springsteen, and Neil Young. Joan Baez has covered one of his songs; Stephen King named one of Ritter's albums the best of recent years and David Letterman has requested him twice, so far. His new album, So Runs the World Away, is ambitious and literary. It was released on May 4th, 2010 by Pytheas Recordings, a label recently started by Ritter and his longtime publicity partner, Sacks & Co., with Redeye Distribution. His first novel, "Bright's Passage," will be published by Random House / Dial Press on June 28th, 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14553

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Josh Ritter

Josh Ritter is from Moscow, Idaho. His new album, THE BEAST IN ITS TRACKS, comes out on March 5th, 2013.http://joshritter.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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2:00pm CDT

Harrys Gym

Critically acclaimed Norwegian four-piece Harrys Gym release their second album What Was Ours Can’t Be Yours on new Oslo based label Splendour in the UK and mainland Europe this February. Blending beguiling pop with ethereal sounds, they create epic, glacial and distinctly Nordic soundscapes guided by vocalist/songwriter Anne Lise Frøkedal’s hauntingly beautiful vocals. On the back of their self-titled debut album (which was released in May 2010 on Norwegian label Hype City) the band earned a “New Band Of The Day” feature in Guardian and heaped praise from the likes of Drowned in Sound, Uncut and Music Week amongst others. It also saw Harrys Gym subsequently sign to major label Universal in Norway for their follow up – quite an achievement for a “difficult” pop band. Harrys Gym toured the album in the UK, including a performance at the tastemaker festival Standon Calling, where Clash wrote this review: "Harrys Gym… possess an elegance that betrays their… name and conjures the kind of hypnotic, billowing, electro-rock, it seems only Scandinavians can". In addition Harrys Gym managed to captivate audiences at festivals such as Øya, Roskilde, Eurosonic, Great Escape, Iceland Airwaves and Culture Collide in Los Angeles. For their follow-up, they chose to work with up-and-coming British producer James Rutledge. Rutledge and Anne Lise Frøkedal bonded at once over the phone from Oslo to London, where they discussed Vashti Bunyan, folk music and the crossover between programming and running naked in the forest. Not to mention a shared fondness for salty licorice. Rutledge sent a Spotify playlist to the band to give an idea of where he thought the music was heading. This included names such as Brian Eno, Atlas Sound and MGMT, which was enough to convince Frøkedal and the other members that they definitely should book him a ticket to snowy Oslo to begin recording. Together they spent hours sending ideas back and forth from Oslo to London. Then James headed over to Harrys Gym´s own studio where they laid down the majority of the tracks before going to London to mix the material in the psychedelic atmosphere of Strongroom Studios, where the mixes were put down by Jimmy Robertson (Big Pink, Florence & The Machine, Klaxons). Frøkedal said this about the recording process: “It was nice and refreshing to have so many ideas in the room all of the time and to have James somewhat become a fifth member of the band”. Following the album’s release in February 2011, Harrys Gym plan a European tour in the spring. “We really don't have enough music that sounds like blowing dandelions into the wind or flying a kite on an empty beach.” – RCRD LBL "Dreamy, multi layered stuff with an experimental bent but one that never gets in the way of its over-arching pop sensibilities". - Music Week "An iconic debut for such a widely unrecognised band as yet." - Flux "Their hypnotic and haunting tunes have a virtually unique ability to be uplifting, eerie and unforgiving all at once" - Bearded "Harrys Gym offer dreamlike Indie Pop" - Uncut "The singer’s acerbic vocals are angled somewhere between Garbage and The Knife and cut through the evening’s more moderate successes like the icy wind outside the venue. Massive promise." - Clash "a bruising, sonic squall of an affair’ and that ‘dramatic dark pop is the order of the day, equal parts delicate and muscular." - Drowned In Sound
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15236

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Harrys Gym

Critically acclaimed Norwegian four-piece Harrys Gym release their second album What Was Ours Can’t Be Yours on new Oslo based label Splendour in the UK and mainland Europe this February. Blending beguiling pop with ethereal sounds, they create epic, glacial and distinctly Nordic... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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2:20pm CDT

The Head and the Heart

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The Head and the Heart

Thursday March 17, 2011 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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2:30pm CDT

Punk In Africa

"Punk in Africa" directed by Keith Jones and Deon Maas produced by Jeffrey Brown, Keith Jones and Deon Maas website: www.punkinafrica.co.za PUNK IN AFRICA is a 2011 documentary film scheduled for release later this year. As a special event for SXSW, producer Jeffrey Brown will present a master class on the forthcoming release of the film and discuss its production, background and recently completed shoots in Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe, as well as screening short excerpts from the film. Synopsis: Three chords, three countries, one revolutionÂÂPUNK IN AFRICA is the story of the multi-racial punk movement within the recent political and social upheavals experienced in three Southern African countries: South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. In these societies, the punk subculture represented a genuinely radical political impulse, playing out against a backdrop of intense political struggle, economic hardship and even civil war. PUNK IN AFRICA traces this until-now untold story from its roots in the underground rock music of early 1970s Johannesburg, the first multi-racial punk bands formed in the wake of the Soweto Uprising and the militant anti-apartheid hardcore and post-punk bands of the 1980s to the rise of celebratory African-inspired ska bands which sprang up from Cape Town to Maputo in the democratic era of the 1990s. Today, an emerging generation of bands continue to draw on this legacy to confront the political challenges of contemporary Zimbabwe and the uncertain identity issues of the Afrikaans minority in South Africa.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14928

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Punk In Africa

"Punk in Africa" directed by Keith Jones and Deon Maas produced by Jeffrey Brown, Keith Jones and Deon Maas website: www.punkinafrica.co.za PUNK IN AFRICA is a 2011 documentary film scheduled for release later this year. As a special event for SXSW, producer Jeffrey Brown will present... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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3:00pm CDT

Blaqstarr

Blaqstarr There's a term DJs use when talking with each other that describes an experience all of them strive for but that isn't always achieved. The term is "club banger," or "club killer," and while different DJ crews in different places around the world probably have their own variation on the wording, what the term describes is always the same: a song or record, often new but familiar, that is dropped at the right time during a set; a tune that taps into the immediate energy happening at a club or house party and then pushes it over the edge sending the dancefloor into a communal frenzy. It's the perfect song at the right time, and if you've ever experienced it on the floor or behind the decks it's a rapturous feeling. Baltimore-based DJ, producer, and artist, Blaqstarr, produced his first "club banger," when he was 16-years old, a local Baltimore Club track that he produced called "TK (Need to find out the exact name of this track)." In fact, before he was even 20 years old, Blaqstarr (real name Charles Smith) had produced over half-a-dozen original tracks that were the biggest tunes in Bmore and whether they were broadcast in his own sets at some eastside house party or spun on the radio at a neighborhood block jam, seemingly every tune Blaqstarr would put out has been a straight "club banger." It's that Midas touch of Blaqstarr's that thrust him out of the typically provincial, claustrophobic world of B-more clubland and into the world at large. It's why M.I.A. trusted a then relatively unknown Blaqstarr as a key collaborator for her wildly original second album (Kala) and its hit single, "Paper Planes." And it's why Blaqstarr found a home as part of Diplo's Mad Decent family and got to take his music around the world. In just a short period of time, Blaqstarr's seemingly effortless string of catchy, booming club tracks has made him one of the most anticipated and observed beat-makers in the world. And it is in that atmosphere that the 25-year old releases the Divine EP, his first release for Neet Records, M.I.A.'s label through Interscope. "Baltimore is such a small world, but there's so much love there for the music, that most people never need to leave," says Blaqstarr. "Baltimore folks like music fast that's the sound of the city and if you can make the beats fast and the floor shake, you can be a star right there for a long time. Never have to go nowhere else." Indeed, for the uninitiated, Baltimore Club music has been the soundtrack to life in the onetime thriving port city for over two decades: built on fast beats, booty shaking, raunchy lyrics in songs and suggestive call-and-response provocations from DJs armed with mics. It's the ubiquitous soundtrack of an entire city of people blowing off steam from an otherwise struggling, frustrating environment. And it only exists in Baltimore a little north in Philly, and they don't get it; a little south in DC and they'd rather hear the punch of go-go music. Local Bmore DJs can make more money off the thousands of mix-CDs they sell at local mom-and-pop stores than they would if they had a hit single on national radio. Since 2003, some of Blaqstarr's songs that found audiences beyond Baltimore include, "Rider Girl," "Hands Up Thumbs Down," and "Shake It To The Ground," featuring the Baltimore vocalist/MC (and fellow Interscope artist) Rye Rye who he discovered, and all released on his own Starr Productions label. The song has a catchy hook and an irresistible bounce, but what made "Shake It To The Ground" a fast-traveling hit outside city limits was the way Blaqstarr chopped up Rye Rye's vocals into rapid-firing syllables that sounded like MPC-created samples; and how Blaqstarr stitched together the song's rhythm track from what sounds like multiple layers of beats at different speeds, creating a mesmerizing syncopation to the whole tune. The song bears a sophistication to its production that draws people to it, even if they can't point out exactly why. That is what has helped propel Blaqstarr beyond the confines of Baltimore a fierce desire to try out different ideas matched with a fearlessness and curiosity. One of Blaqstarr's signature tunes is "Tote It," in which instead of using standard drum sounds or a sampled break, the percussion of the fast-paced club banger was sampled gun-shots. It was something no one had thought of doing before, and perfectly symbolized that kind of sound of the city. "When I dropped that for the first time," he says, "the party went wild." Club Banger, indeed. For the Divine EP and the album he plans to record shortly thereafter Blaqstarr is looking to explore more of his collaborative songwriting than simply his beat-making; that is, more of what he did in working with M.I.A. than the club bangers he's mostly known for. He admits to being really fascinated with the art and form of the pop song, as well as with more experimental instrumental hip-hop and the palette those abstract compositions might offer. "But I'm still gonna do the club thing," he says. "It's universally correct. I can't leave those out. It's in my soul." # # #
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14805

Artists

Blaqstarr

BLAQSTARR Blaqstarr, the Baltimore born DJ, producer, and artist extraordinaire, is a talent that comes around once in a lifetime. Writing, producing, and arranging all his material, Blaqstarr’s worldly sound has no boundaries, grabbing elements from every genre. He is well-known... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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3:00pm CDT

DeVotchKa

For more than a decade, DeVotchKa has been melting its sweeping collection of influences into an authentic and totally original blend of rock 'n' roll. With the release of the band's fifth album, "100 Lovers" (Anti-, February 2011), the band has headed back to the romantic influences of the Arizona desert with producer Craig Schumacher (Calexico, Neko Case) to create a compendium of short stories inspired by the varied moments the band experienced since the release of A Mad & Faithful Telling (Anti-, 2007). Like many bands, DeVotchKa spent much of their early years traveling the highways and byways searching for gigs and a musical direction. As time went on, the band began to foster important musical collaborations with the unequivocal Calexico and the seminal gypsy punks Gogol Bordello. International tours with Gogol and recordings with Calexico have helped spread the band’s sound around the globe. DeVotchKa's first big break happened when Nic Harcourt, former music director for KCRW, introduced his listeners to a then unknown rock band of worldly sounds on his daily radio show, "Morning Becomes Eclectic". Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton, who were listening that day, stumbled upon the sound for their movie, "Little Miss Sunshine". A critical and box office hit, the film was nominated for the Best Picture Oscar and, for DeVotchKa's soundtrack, a Grammy. The little gypsy wedding band from Denver was suddenly known all across the nation, playing large venues and major music festivals, including Coachella, Bumbershoot, Lollapalooza, and Mile High Music Festival. After years of toiling in obscurity, the band was selling out shows at the Fillmore in San Francisco and First Avenue in Minneapolis, with breakout performances at Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits Music Festival. The love spread to Europe, which has become a yearly destination for the band. "100 Lovers" is the album DeVotchKa had always wanted to make. "How it Ends" was recorded and mixed in only nine days, mainly due to lack of funds. On "A Mad and Faithful Telling,” the band had more time and conducted complex arrangements and experimental recording techniques. For "100 Lovers", DeVotchKa spent over a year defining their sound, taking multiple trips to the desert studio to craft twelve new recordings. The final product is the bands strongest album to date, filled with songs fans will love, songs to draw in new listeners, and exciting numbers that fit nicely into their rousing live sets. Guests on the album include members of Calexico and Mauro Refosco, David Byrne and Thom Yorke’s go-to percussionist. With a full tour lined up for the spring and dates booked all over the world, 2011 is gearing up to be the biggest year for DeVotchKa yet. DeVotchKa is: Nick Urata: Vocals, guitars, Theremin, trumpet, piano Jeanie Schroder: acoustic bass, sousaphone Shawn King: drums, percussion, trumpet Tom Hagerman: violin, viola, accordion, piano
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12847

Artists

DeVotchKa

For more than a decade, DeVotchKa has been melting its sweeping collection of influences into an authentic and totally original blend of rock 'n' roll. With the release of the band's fifth album, "100 Lovers" (Anti-, February 2011), the band has headed back to the romantic influences... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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3:30pm CDT

The Furious Force of Rhymes

THE FURIOUS FORCE OF RHYMES is a feature-length documentary about the explosion of Hip-Hop culture and Rap music around the globe. Tracing the movements' origins on the mean streets of New York City in the 1970's, the film travels to the modern-day immigrant ghettos surrounding Paris and Berlin and into the cities of Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Dakar. The film focuses in six different countries, each revealing a new aspect of the music and a set of social themes: the USA, France, Germany, Israel / Palestine, and Senegal. It is this multi-national look at Hip-Hop on a global level that distinguishes the film from other Hip-Hop documentaries made to date. Using the lyrics of the artists as a jump-off point, The Furious Force is a powerful meditation on poverty, racism, struggle and hope. It is also a vibrantly musical film, with performances and a soundtrack that radiates off the screen. It is the first major film about Hip Hop both in and OUTSIDE of the United States.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14929

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The Furious Force of Rhymes

THE FURIOUS FORCE OF RHYMES is a feature-length documentary about the explosion of Hip-Hop culture and Rap music around the globe. Tracing the movements' origins on the mean streets of New York City in the 1970's, the film travels to the modern-day immigrant ghettos surrounding Paris... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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4:00pm CDT

Chapel Club

It's the stuff of narcotic dreams and nightmares. It's the fulfilment of the promise of a decade of sonic cellarscapes. It's Kitchens of Distinction, Echo & The Bunnymen, Neu, My Bloody Valentine, The Cocteau Twins and - yes, okay - Joy Division encapsulated and crystallised in one almighty rush. It is 'Palace', the debut album from London's Chapel Club - and it is quite possibly the album of the year. In making the record, we were thinking in terms of artists like Mercury Rev, says drummer Rich Mitchell. We weren't scared to put extra sounds in there, to try interesting ideas. It felt like a good time to do it, at the start of a new decade. In the words of guitarist Michael Hibbert, it's also about "not being afraid to be too ambitious. We wanted to take the grandeur and force of the lyrics and make a record that resonates on a large emotional scale. It's music to thrill to." As singer Lewis Bowman explains, it's also the result of an ardent refusal to compromise. We're a new band, a young band, and we've had to find our feet quickly. Our approach this year has been to take things slowly and stick to our vision of what we are and can be. It's very much this is what we want to do and you're gonna have to make space for it in your plans because this is the way we're operating. Hence the photoshoot on the famous Abbey Road crossing wearing grotesque animal masks. Hence the unconventional recording sessions with the legendary Paul Epworth, which saw the band recording live in the same room as the producer, experimenting with Epworth's wild variety of musical toys. And hence the cult following and insane industry buzz that swiftly grew around the band when they started gigging in late 2009, eschewing regular venues to play their cavernous and brilliant spire-rock in art spaces, warehouses and the back rooms of Jamaican pubs. We did things a bit differently to make it all more interesting, says Lewis. Whereas if we told people we're third on the bill at the Purple Turtle this Tuesday and after us there's a hard rock band and before us there's an electro duo, people would've been like Mmm, yeah, think I'm busy. The resulting A&R battle for Chapel Club was among the most ardent of recent years, which came as a shock to the band. Though all apart from Lewis had been in bands before (Rich had been signed to an underground noise rock label aged 14: Our only mention anywhere was an NME review that said 'The sleeve is infinitely better than the racket it surrounds' - we split up after six months), it seemed particularly sudden to Mike, who'd been a little lost in the three years since his previous band split: I didn't have a clue what I was going to do at all. I had no money and no focus. No-one I knew had moved to London yet so I just sat there feeling sorry for myself, smoking shitloads of weed and starting to write songs. Next, Mike recruited a (then) 17-year-old bassist called Liam Arklie, new to London from Swindon, and the pair began to hang out all day and try things out, then go out drinking. We repeated that process seven days a week for a while. The line-up grew with the addition of mild-mannered guitarist Alex Parry, Liam's best friend since childhood. But it wasn't until Mike was introduced to Lewis that Chapel Club found their focus and their spark. Lewis had been writing stories and poetry for years, never showing it to anyone beyond a few close friends. "I wasn't bothered about getting published," he says. "I just wanted to get better. I had a vague hope of making something of it all one day, but I knew I had a long way to go before I could compete with the writers I respected. Then Mike asked me if I wanted to try writing something for this embryonic band he was putting together, and I thought I may as well have a go. It seemed like the perfect outlet." Of the tunes that emerged from those first attempts, several appear on 'Palace', pushing the dark arts of Interpol and My Bloody Valentine way off into the future, stunning and confrontational in equal measure. Debut single O Maybe I offers a moral tug-of-war between romantic security and recklessness (O maybe I should settle down to a quiet life, or maybe I should fuck around with someone's wife), while Surfacing - a pile-driving shimmer that'll never make the band any money since Lewis included a large chunk of the lyric from Mama Cass Dream a Little Dream of Me in the chorus - is an out-and-out hate song directed at an unnamed London scenester. I can't tell you who it's about, Lewis insists, but it doesn't matter. It's enough to say it was inspired by someone who for me represented a certain type of London life-form, totally vacuous and celebrity-obsessed and success-obsessed. I remember being at uni and putting on these club nights and it was all about music and sex. Everyone used to go back to after-parties and everyone was trying to get off with everyone else. I had a girlfriend but I was like this is the way it should be when you're young, this is fun. Then I came back to London and it all changed. Everyone here was all about success, about how much you earn and what access you've got to which parties. And 'Surfacing' is about someone who represented all that for me, a person who'd squandered their humanity or something. They were devoid of personality, of talent, of taste or insight or innocence or wisdom - yet they were doing very well despite all this. I guess you could work out who it's about if you looked into it, the clues are there. The lyric's cryptic rather than obscure. Surfacing then, is the first spite-bite of Palace, a thunderous opening like the crack of a volcano. As the record develops, however, it takes on a different form, with many lyrics drawing on a sense of almost spiritual awe for the natural world, while others reflect the confusion and romance of youth and early adulthood through the warmth and borderline mania of the hedonist's post-party haze. The Shore replays a morning-after walk home through a flower market (I felt awful," says Lewis, "I wanted to get home and get to bed, but at the same time the experience of everything was so alive and vivid), while the shoegazey Fine Light envisions a brief but grateful moment of existential calm, sat on a beach at the peak of a high, watching lights over the sea. Second single Five Trees, meanwhile, offers a vision to rival Coleridge at his most wankered. That lyric came from a scribbled paragraph based on a dream I had years ago, Lewis remembers. I'd over-indulged one weekend and woke up at a friend's house on a drizzly Monday morning feeling pretty fragile. In the last moments before waking, I had this amazing dream. I remember it so clearly. I was watching five trees on a hilltop. Each tree had five branches and there were five leaves at the end of each branch. As I looked the leaves started to glow and turned into these giant glowing snowflake-typeshapes and fell to earth. I woke up on such a comedown and I had to go to work and it was raining and I felt like crying because it was such a vivid, beautiful image in my mind. I felt my life wasn't really going anywhere and I just wanted to retreat back into the dream. Elsewhere, the krautrock drive beneath both After the Flood and White Knight Position serves as the engine room of the record, while luscious pop hits like All the Eastern Girls and Blind provide the intricate and immaculate decoration - bright, enormous love songs that illuminate the core meaning of the album. "The album's a love story," Lewis says. "The whole thing's about love, but not in a typical way, it's not about falling in or out of love. I don't really understand the concept of love as a fall. Real love doesn't strike me as being so sudden or swift or clean or complete. For me, the album is like the fragmentary history of a long relationship, as well as a reflection on some of the questions you ask yourself as you move from youth to adulthood." It's also very much the first chapter in a growing story, hence the title of the record - which refers to the band's first name. "We were called Palace for a few months, but there were too many other bands who'd gotten there first," says Alex. "C
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14299

Artists

Chapel Club

It's the stuff of narcotic dreams and nightmares. It's the fulfilment of the promise of a decade of sonic cellarscapes. It's Kitchens of Distinction, Echo & The Bunnymen, Neu, My Bloody Valentine, The Cocteau Twins and - yes, okay - Joy Division encapsulated and crystallised in one... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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4:00pm CDT

Neon Hitch

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Neon Hitch

http://neonhitch.net

Thursday March 17, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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5:00pm CDT

P.O.S

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P.O.S

P.O.S built his reputation as an innovator, with an unlikely punk rock past and expressive, honest content. He re-earns the accolades with every release. He manages to capture his charisma on his records; they’re driving and sincere, the dark moments counterbalanced by some giggling... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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5:00pm CDT

White Denim

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White Denim

http://whitedenimmusic.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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5:10pm CDT

Ben Sollee

Ben Sollee wants you to experience all the beauty and banality that life has to offer. It's a serious request, and his enthusiasm is genuine. Armed with a cello, Sollee is canvassing the country, sometimes by bicycle, imploring folks to rediscover the connections between music, art, film, dance, their community, and personal relationships. These factors ultimately translate to the mindset and making of Ben's new project Inclusions. Beyond bridging genres and demographics with earnest, dynamic songwriting and passionate performances, Ben Sollee seeks to intertwine his music with art and life. The theme of Inclusions is large, humanistic and universal how relationships influence us all whether intentional or not. The classically trained pop cellist recognized his community and relationships in every facet of Inclusions. Collaborating with local visual artist Phillip March Jones, the album art for Inclusions brings a visual reference to the allegory of the album. Ben's newfound rhythmic intensity comes courtesy of a compositional backbone provided by his old friend and tour confidant, Jordon Ellis. Listeners are also treated to the voice of Cheyenne Marie Mize, who threads soaring harmonies throughout, as well as songwriting for 'I Need.' 'I love this record,' Ben admits. 'I love it for all of its meanings, explicit and incidental. I love the people I got to work with and the sound they helped create. I love how challenging it was to excavate some of the musical ideas and how others washed up in conversation. In these songs, I can hear the city I grew up in and the people that lived down the street.' Ben Sollee first emerged with his inviting 2008-debut Learning to Bend. Saturated with sweeping moods and visceral maturity, Learning to Bend showcased a wild mixture of musical approaches that Ben describes as 'classically influenced folk with leanings of R&B and soul.' The album caught the ear of NPR's Morning Edition, which heralded Sollee as one of the 'Top Ten Great Unknown Artists of 2007.' While people were getting their first listen of Learning to Bend, Ben was out touring with banjo player and songstress Abigail Washburn as part of the Sparrow Quartet. The ensemble, also featuring Grammy-nominated fiddler Casey Driessen and multi-Grammy winning banjoist Bela Fleck, explored the congregation of eastern and western folk music. The critically acclaimed ensemble toured throughout the world, including a US Ambassadorial tour of Tibet. In 2010, Ben collaborated with fellow Kentuckians Daniel Martin Moore and My Morning Jacket front-man Yim Yames on the Sub Pop released Dear Companion. The album explored Ben's desire to use musical encounters as a catalyst to inspire environmental stewardship. Additionally, Ben works with regional non-profits like Appalachian Voices and Kentuckians for the Commonwealth to help preserve a cornerstone and major influence of his songwriting his ancestral Appalachia. This past summer, Ben teamed with his Dear Companion collaborators for the Appalachian Voices tour an eight-date tour to raise awareness about the destruction caused by mountain top removal coal mining in central Appalachia. 'I never expect to see that cello in one piece after Ben gets done playing it,' says Yim Yames. 'He bows and beats and works it over with a passionate fury rarely seen. Don't get me wrong he can play it and hold his own with the most schooled and delicate scholars out there, but more importantly, Ben makes it live.' He continues, 'Ben's songs speak worldly wisdom and stand on their own, and he is out there in this world with those songs and that cello and that god-given voice of his, riding his bike and fighting the good fight and doing all he can to help make the world right.' Later in 2010, Ben embarked on the 'Ditch The Van Tour.' Ben and his band abandoned the comforts of a motorized vehicle and hauled their gear and instruments (yep, the cello too) across the country on bicycles. Ben's mission was to engage a greater sense of community involvement at every performance. By huffing it on two-wheels between cities, instead of driving or flying, Ben and his crew were able to discover people and facets of our country in ways that traditional touring could not allow. 'It's not about being green or even sustainable we want to exploit the limitations of the bicycle to slow down and experience the rich communities and people that I've spent years flying-by and driving past.' Ben Sollee is not satisfied with just being a musician. It is absolutely paramount to him to incorporate collaborations, regardless of age or credentials, in his personal and professional life. 'I'm such a mutt myself, biologically and socially, that it just makes sense to express that as my pedigree. In the end, that's what folk music is all about; each of us telling our own story.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15125

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Ben Sollee

Musicians often claim they are “giving themselves” to their listeners, but it’s rarely as true as on Ben Sollee’s fourth album, Half-Made Man, a revealing, deeply moving album that explores a man trying to figure himself out, just as we all are. Known for his thrilling cello-playing... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 5:10pm - 6:10pm CDT
Stubb's

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6:00pm CDT

Luke Rathborne

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Luke Rathborne

Thursday March 17, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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6:00pm CDT

North Mississippi Allstars

Keys to the Kingdom, the new album from the North Mississippi Allstars, is a celebratory declaration of life in the face of death. The origins of the album are honest and raw: a father died and a child was born. Brother’s Luther and Cody Dickinson lost their father, Jim Dickinson, only months before Luther became one. At the heart of the record is the journey that traverses through the mirrored gates of life and death. Produced in absentia by their father, Keys to the Kingdom, is the Allstars’ finest collaboration yet.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15006

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North Mississippi Allstars

North Mississippi Allstars formed in 1996; the product of a special time for modern Mississippi hill country blues. Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson soaked up the music of their father, Memphis legend Jim Dickinson, and absorbed the North Mississippi legacy while playing and shaking... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Stubb's

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7:00pm CDT

Bob Geldof

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Bob Geldof

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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7:00pm CDT

Jacqueline "Jackyee" Carter

Jackyee Urban Contemporary Gospel / Inspirational / Neo-Soul “Many are the plans in a mans heart but it’s Gods purpose that prevails.” ~ Proverbs 19:21 Biography A new decade is here, the hour and season have come. The seed’s been planted, the soil watered, the ground agitated and NOW the time has arrived to present to the world an abundant harvest known as Jackyee. Through pain, tears and rejection, destiny was re-introduced to purpose and from that union, a worshipper was produced. It’s been said that “with her jazzy R&B grown up style, her music goes beyond the sound where the words transform the mind and the heart.” Jacqueline Denise Carter, better known as Jackyee, was born in Tucson, AZ but raised in San Antonio, TX. Growing up in a military family she learned early about discipline, togetherness, hard work and transition. Though things and people around her changed often, one thing always remained constant for her – and that was her undying love and passion for music. As a child she always found herself participating in the church praise team, youth and adult choirs, the school choir, and various groups and ensembles. In 2005 Jackyee’s life drastically changed for the better. After suffering from the disappointment and rejection of a failed career choice, and having no “plan B”, she was divinely introduced to the world of musical theater by a close friend and extraordinary performer, Alisa Claridy. Jackyee auditioned for and received a part in the play Dreamgirls, and as they say in show business, the rest is history. From that time on she has appeared in several plays and musicals, has sang on stage with recording artist Tony Terry, Gary “Lil G” Jenkins (from the group Silk), Kindred the Family Soul, Melonie Iglehart-Hammons and many more. One of her proudest accomplishments was when she advanced to the Hollywood rounds during Season 6 of American Idol. These experiences combined with her undying love for music inspired her to go into the studio and work on her solo project. While doing so, one of her recordings was selected to be a part of a hip-hop / R&B compilation called The Genesis, released May 2009. “I have truly been blessed and call it nothing short of God’s favor that has allowed me to be where I’m at right now. It amazes me how God can take what looks to be a life of rejection, brokenness, disappointment, hopelessness and pain and turn it into the very platform for my ministry. Beauty can come from brokenness. I am honored that God trust me enough and is willing to use my voice to share His message of love and hope with the world.” Jackyee
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12836

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Jacqueline "Jackyee" Carter

Jackyee Urban Contemporary Gospel / Inspirational / Neo-Soul “Many are the plans in a mans heart but it’s Gods purpose that prevails.” ~ Proverbs 19:21 Biography A new decade is here, the hour and season have come. The seed’s been planted, the soil watered, the ground agitated... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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7:00pm CDT

Mickey

But just when you thought it was too passe to be in a dangerous band in Chicago, along comes the perfectly sloppy and unrealistically addictive bubblegum-barf of Mickey, one of the most dazzling concoctions to grace the stage locally as of late. How this strange mix of weirdos ever came together is odd enough, but the music Mickey delivers is refreshingly perfect, trashy glam/powerpop, a la early GG Allin & the Jabbers and the Berlin Brats, played by guys that all seem to be in their own worlds, but come together like nothing you've ever witnessed. Featuring the seethingly salacious Mac Blackout as the teeny-boppin' "Juke Box Babe"-era Alan Vega figurehead, along with his zany gang of glitterous glammaries from bands such as Tentacle Lizardo, Incredible Nigga Band, and Trash & Heat, this is one bumping train of all-around punk heaven you cannot miss. --Todd Killings
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15107

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Headhunters

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7:00pm CDT

Random Impulse

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Random Impulse

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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7:00pm CDT

The Might Could

When a star burns as brightly as it did for Virginia's Alabama Thunderpussy, it's not surprising that it might take a while for the ashes to cool enough to get close. That probably explains why it's taken Erik Larson so long to put together a proper new band. Two solo albums, countless side projects and a whole lot of patient waiting from fans finds a whole new beast ready to rise from the ashes. Emerging from the cloud of black soot and flames left by Alabama Thunderpussy and Face Down In Shit, respectively, is the Might Could. Just a couple of good old southern boys who set out to "follow the riff" and they take us all along for the ride. Formed in early 2009 by Ryan Wolfe (drums) and Erik Larson (Vocals/Guitar), the Might Could easily filled the void left by the implosion of their respective bands and quickly established themselves as local favorites in their new home of Richmond Va. Rounded out by the thundering bass of "The Rob" Gouldman and the ever-so-tastefully blazing guitar of TJ Childers, the quartet have set out upon the task of bringing their unique brand of southern styled, metal-tinged rock to the masses ever since. On their debut, self- titled album for Small Stone Records, the band showcases their ability to bring the listener into the world of the Might Could. A world of front porch moonshine, crazy southern women and back alley scrapping. All the while providing a soundtrack to the madness that keeps you wanting more. No pretense, no bullshit, this is just the Might Could.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14969

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The Might Could

When a star burns as brightly as it did for Virginia's Alabama Thunderpussy, it's not surprising that it might take a while for the ashes to cool enough to get close. That probably explains why it's taken Erik Larson so long to put together a proper new band. Two solo albums, countless... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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7:00pm CDT

Twin Shadow

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Twin Shadow

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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7:15pm CDT

EightySixxed

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E

EightySixxed

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:15pm - 8:15pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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7:15pm CDT

Hey Rosetta!

Hey Rosetta! hails from the rocky and cold northeastern province of Newfoundland, Canada. In 2005, Tim Baker arrived home from a road trip with a suitcase full of poems and melodies. Hey Rosetta! was formed soon after with the addition of a string section (cellist Romesh Thavanathan and violinist Kinley Dowling) and rhythm section (bassist Josh Ward, drummer Phil Maloney and guitarist Adam Hogan). Since then, they’ve blossomed into a powerful group whose explosive live shows have earned them a devoted following.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14114

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Hey Rosetta!

Hey Rosetta! hails from the rocky and cold northeastern province of Newfoundland, Canada. In 2005, Tim Baker arrived home from a road trip with a suitcase full of poems and melodies. Hey Rosetta! was formed soon after with the addition of a string section (cellist Romesh Thavanathan... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:15pm - 8:15pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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7:15pm CDT

Sunglasses

Sunglasses are from Savannah Georgia and have recently completed their first album entitled "Wildlife".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14269

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Sunglasses

Samuel Cooper and Brady Keehn are Sunglasses, musicians whose art school backgrounds and mashup pop sensibilities combine to create something altogether unique.The duo met while in school at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Cooper was working on his senior thesis, a musical... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:15pm - 8:15pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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7:30pm CDT

Differing Opinions of Good (D.O.O.G)

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Differing Opinions of Good (D.O.O.G)

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Mohawk

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7:30pm CDT

Injured Ninja

INJURED NINJA BIOGRAPHY INJURED NINJA are an Australian avant-garde experimental rock group that formed in Perth, Western Australia in 2007. Its members are Steven Aaron Hughes, Dominic Pearce, Jake Steele and Matthew Bairstow. In 2008, INJURED NINJA performed a mixture of improvised and rehearsed gigs in art galleries and small performance spaces throughout Perth, releasing their debut EP ‘Circuitboard’ in October. The band became quickly notorious for their intense, loud and unpredictable performances. The band toured to Japan in early 2009 performing 11 shows across the country in less than two weeks and later performed their first tour to the east cost of Australia in December that year. In January 2010 the band released a 12” split single with Perth act French Rockets, named ‘IDDQD’ which included a DVD with a video for each band’s songs, directed and produced by members of INJURED NINJA. These band members have since gone on to produce a series of music videos for many high profile Australian acts. The split single won the WAMi (West Australian Music Industry) Award for ‘Most Popular Single’ in May 2010. Their debut album ‘INJURED NINJA vs. Skylazer’ was recorded in Perth in late 2010 with engineer Kieran Kenderessy. Due for release on Perth-based label Heartless Robot Productions in February 2011, it combines intense walls of guitar drone, with dance / break-beat and dub / reggae influences and captures the many facets of the INJURED NINJA live sound. The 11-track album will be packaged with a comic outlining the story of ‘vs. Skylazer’, drawn and designed by frequent INJURED NINJA art collaborator, Peter Long. First single from the debut LP, ‘Golden Top Mountain Journey’ was released as a 7” single in October 2010 to highly positive reviews across the country and has received nationwide airplay. INJURED NINJA will be releasing a split 7” (‘Chrysopoeia’) on boutique Melbourne based label Aniseed Records in early 2011. INJURED NINJA will be touring US in March / April 2011 including an appearance at the 25th SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. DISCOGRAPHY Albums Vs. Skylazer (2011, Heartless Robot Productions) Singles and Eps Circuitboard CD EP (2008, self released) IDDQD (INJURED NINJA) 1x1 (French Rockets) split 12” / DVD (2010, Heartless Robot Productions) Golden Top Mountain Journey 7” DL (2010, Heartless Robot Productions) Chrysopoeia (INJURED NINJA) Fangs Of… split 7” (2011, Aniseed Records) HTTP://WWW.INJURED-NINJA.COM HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/INJUREDNINJAH
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13646

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Injured Ninja

INJURED NINJA BIOGRAPHY INJURED NINJA are an Australian avant-garde experimental rock group that formed in Perth, Western Australia in 2007. Its members are Steven Aaron Hughes, Dominic Pearce, Jake Steele and Matthew Bairstow. In 2008, INJURED NINJA performed a mixture of improvised... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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7:30pm CDT

Outasight

Richard Andrew, better known by his stage name Outasight, is an American rapper and singer from Yonkers, New York. Though he is considered a Hip-Hop artist, he draws influence from other genres such as classic rock and soul, and describes his music as "Energetic hip hop mixed with melodic soul" [1] In October 2009, Outasight signed with Warner Bros. Records under Asylum Records. His first full length studio album is set to be released by Warner Brothers Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15080

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Outasight

http://iamoutasight.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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7:30pm CDT

Wizard Rifle

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Wizard Rifle

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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7:30pm CDT

Young Magic

Young Magic new soul psych boogie and beats.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12514

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Young Magic

http://youngmagicsounds.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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7:45pm CDT

Death On Two Wheels

Death On Two Wheels: Trae Vedder - Vocals, Guitar Paul Doss - Lead Guitar, Vocals J. Betts - Bass Greg Neel - Drums, Vocals Daniel Gleason - Organ, Piano, Vocals Death On Two Wheels makes rock ’n’ roll dangerous again, with slurry-blurry lyrics, half-cocked dreamspeak of portents and regret, and a formidable guitar attack that recalls the nasty duels Allen Collins waged with Gary Rossington before Skynyrd’s final plane ride. Following the same bumpy trail as Kings of Leon, this Atlanta fivesome seems to be in pursuit of darker mysteries on the band’s self-released debut. And unlike the Kings, they have more range and a greater reverence for ’70s classic rock, not to mention the eccentric bite of vocalist Trae Vedder. Could he really have been christened with such a propitious rock name? No matter, he has the same grit and red clay in his voice that Chris Robinson had before he got famous and complacent—but there’s something even more disturbing in Vedder’s delivery that almost veers into goth. Especially on a song like “Bobby Havis,” which shudders with psychedelic anxiety. It’s a song so haunting it could’ve been penned in Rose Hill Cemetery next to Duane Allman’s headstone. - Jaan Uhelszki, Paste Magazine Death On Two Wheels have shared the stage with Against Me!, Manchester Orchestra, Social Distortion, Butch Walker, Alkaline Trio, Janelle Monae, Good Old War, Foxy Shazam, and more at festivals like Bamboozle, Forecastle, and SXSW. Their music has been featured on G4 Television, Spike TV, TNA Wrestling, and at the Sundance Film Festival. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Press Materials including one sheet, press photo, stage plot, posters, etc. are available by visiting the Death On Two Wheels EPK (http://deathontwowheels.com/epk).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13504

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Death On Two Wheels

Death On Two Wheels: Trae Vedder - Vocals, Guitar Paul Doss - Lead Guitar, Vocals J. Betts - Bass Greg Neel - Drums, Vocals Daniel Gleason - Organ, Piano, Vocals Death On Two Wheels makes rock ’n’ roll dangerous again, with slurry-blurry lyrics, half-cocked dreamspeak of portents... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:45pm - 8:45pm CDT
Lamberts

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7:45pm CDT

Deonne Arnold

Dion Arnold - an only child born in Tulsa, Ok. She has always had a special love for gospel music starting at an early age. Dion is a graduate of Reagan High School and Southwest Texas State University (aka Texas State Univ) San Marcos TX. She is a member of Diakonos Ministries and is currently apart of Recording artist George Powell and Friends. She is saved and a born again believer who strives to live a holy and separated life in this present world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13409

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Deonne Arnold

Dion Arnold - an only child born in Tulsa, Ok. She has always had a special love for gospel music starting at an early age. Dion is a graduate of Reagan High School and Southwest Texas State University (aka Texas State Univ) San Marcos TX. She is a member of Diakonos Ministries and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:45pm - 8:45pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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7:45pm CDT

Letting Up Despite Great Faults

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Letting Up Despite Great Faults is the electro-based sonic diary of founding member, Mike Lee. They first entered the music scene in 2006 with the release of the Movement EP, which included songs that were featured on NPR and the hit television drama, One Tree Hill. Since then, they've refined and expanded their sound, bridging the gap between lo-fi, shoegaze and indie rock on their self-titled full length release in 2009. The album was met with unanimous critical acclaim, garnering rave reviews from the likes of Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Exclaim!, and countless indie music blogs. Judging by the rapidly growing number of fans being left smitten by Letting Up’s brand of “dreamy indie pop that boys want to make and girls want to fall in love with” (TheNewMusic.net), it doesn’t look like they’ll be letting up any time soon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13881

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Letting Up Despite Great Faults

Letting Up Despite Great Faults is the indie/electro sonic diary of founding member Mike Lee. Their 2009 self-titled debut LP was an exploration of indiepop melodies, electro beats, and shoegaze guitars. The lead single "In Steps" instantly caught the attention of everyone from Pitchfork... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:45pm - 8:45pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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7:45pm CDT

Mystery Palace

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Mystery Palace

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:45pm - 8:45pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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7:50pm CDT

DJ Toure (Between Sets)

Toure “DJ Toure” Duncan of Hieroglyphics grew up playing drums in church and at school. Drums were his first instrument, then he studied piano, took piano lessons as a child. Interest into drumming led to production, started Djing at the age of 12 in the 6th grade. Started purchasing equipment as a pre-teen and began to teach himself the art of Djing and the skills to become a producer. Playing Drums and being in Oakland which had a strong music scene, he was influenced by a variety of musicians and musical styles. From Hip Hop to Gospel to R&B. Sonic influcences Hieroglyphics Attended elementary school with Casual in the 4th grade, they became friends. They kept their relationship strong. A-Plus, Tajai and Opio lived close by in the neighborhood over the hill from Toure’s home, and they began to form a crew. When Del officially started the Hieroglyphics crew in the late 1980s, Toure was Casual’s DJ and the crew began to come together. Independent Production Incubator for the Bay Area As a producer of hits for Hieroglyphics crew and the solo and group members, Toure began to make a name for himself as a producer in the Bay Area. He began to branch out with production for Dolla Will who was signed to Too $hort’s record label. Since that time he has worked with many independent artists in the Bay Area including Too $hort, E-40, Father Dom, Beeda Weeda, Goapele, and many others. With his production company, 101% Music, Toure has singlehandedly acted as an incubator for new talent in the Bay for Hip Hop, Rap, Soul, R&B and other genres of music. Renown for his DJ skills, he has been featured as a DJ on songs including “That’s How it Is”, Casual’s first single, As a tour DJ Toure has traveled the Americas, Canada and internationally to Japan as a DJ and member of Hieroglyphics and rocked stages alongside the X-Ecutioners, Mos Def, Wu-Tang, Nas, Common, Talib Kweli and countless others. As a drummer Toure has toured as a member of Mystic’s band alongside Black Eyed Peas in Canada and the United States.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13601

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DJ Toure

DJ Toure (Between Sets)

Toure “DJ Toure” Duncan of Hieroglyphics grew up playing drums in church and at school. Drums were his first instrument, then he studied piano, took piano lessons as a child. Interest into drumming led to production, started Djing at the age of 12 in the 6th grade. Started purchasing... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:50pm - 8:50pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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7:50pm CDT

Outer Minds

Outer Minds is a '60s-based garage psych-pop band from Chicago, IL. Currently, they have a four-song EP out on HoZac Records, a 7" on Goodbye Boozy and a 7" out on Push My Buttons. Future albums in the works are a 10" EP on Red Lounge Records, an LP on FDH Records and an LP on SouthPaw records. Outer Minds is a vocal-heavy garage pop band of male and female vocals, farfisa keyboards, 12-string guitars, bass and drums. Todd Novak from HoZac Records had this to say: "Chicago's explosive and underrated Outer Minds have finally come to the surface after simmering in the underworld in several different incarnations over the past few years, and with unbelievably great results. Sharpening their sound into a legion of '60s pop/psych textures and nuances normally reserved for the baroque set with their impeccable glockenspiel-laden arrangements, Outer Minds weave a rich web of sound around impossibly perfect hooks and deliver an impressive EP worthy of your immediate attention. Lead by Zach Medearis (Black Beauties, Lover!) and A-Ron Orlowski's (Baseball Furies, Lover!, Dirges) fine assemblage of rough-cut harmonies, the band has gone through more name and roster changes than most, but once the current lineup coalesced into the tight-knit unit performing today, everything fell into place to create this sumptuous wall of sound that will blow your little mind to bits."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14449

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Outer Minds

Chicago’s explosive Outer Minds have finally come to the surface after simmering in the underworld in several different incarnations over the past few years, and with unbelievably great results. Sharpening their sound into a legion of 60s pop/psych textures and nuances normally... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:50pm - 8:50pm CDT
Headhunters

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7:55pm CDT

DJ Hella Yella (Between Sets)

Want to know why they call DJ Hella Yella the Yella Hulk? Just ask the Southern Entertainment Awards and the Austin Chronicle who both voted him as 2010′s Club DJ of the Year! It’s no question that when DJ Hella Yella is behind the turn tables he’s sure to have complete control of the crowd. Since getting his start in 2004, DJ Hella Yella has released over 60 mixtapes, including projects with Travis Porter, Dorrough and R&B Star, Mya. His Wiz Khalifa mixtape gained much success, gaining over 20,000+ downloads in just one day! If DJ Hella Yella looks familiar, you’ve probably seen him on tour with Platinum selling artist Dorrough, BET’s 106 & park or The Deal, Platinum Weddings, MTV’s Room Raiders, in Ozone Magazine or on stage at many SXSW (South By Southwest) showcases, in numerous music videos and most recently as a finalist in Complex Magazine and Mc Donald’s annual National DJ Flavor Battle. DJ Hella Yella has come a long way since his humble beginnings as the go-to DJ on campus. Many television appearances, award shows and magazine articles later it’s safe to say that partying with DJ Hella Yella is an all new experience. Watch him transform from Mr. Nice Guy to a Monstrous Beast behind the wheels of steel!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14883

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DJ Hella Yella

A true DJ is not made, but is born a lover and connoisseur of music, and DJ Hella Yella is no exception to this rule. Born in San Antonio Texas, DJ Hella Yella remembers music surrounding him in his home at an early age. He began to dream of becoming a DJ after seeing the movie “Juice... Read More →

DJ Hella Yella (Between Sets)

Want to know why they call DJ Hella Yella the Yella Hulk? Just ask the Southern Entertainment Awards and the Austin Chronicle who both voted him as 2010′s Club DJ of the Year! It’s no question that when DJ Hella Yella is behind the turn tables he’s sure to have complete control... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:55pm - 8:55pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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7:55pm CDT

IMAKEMADBEATS (Between Sets)

Something happens to hip-hop producer NeMo when he steps in the lab. He becomes fully engulfed in his craft and transforms into his alter ego IMAKEMADBEATS. People first became aware of IMAKEMADBEATS from his 2009 effort The Transcontinental with emcee Roc C. Moving forward, the Brooklyn-based producer is headed towards big things with projects including, but not limited to, his self-titled debut as well as his dual-EP concept album Daylight/Nightlight. With a new year on the horizon, 2011 looks to be the year IMAKEMADBEATS becomes one of the most sought after producers in the game.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13848

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IMAKEMADBEATS

Something happens to hip-hop producer NeMo when he steps in the lab. He becomes fully engulfed in his craft and transforms into his alter ego IMAKEMADBEATS. People first became aware of IMAKEMADBEATS from his 2009 effort The Transcontinental with emcee Roc C. Moving forward, the Brooklyn-based... Read More →

IMAKEMADBEATS (Between Sets)

Something happens to hip-hop producer NeMo when he steps in the lab. He becomes fully engulfed in his craft and transforms into his alter ego IMAKEMADBEATS. People first became aware of IMAKEMADBEATS from his 2009 effort The Transcontinental with emcee Roc C. Moving forward, the Brooklyn-based... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 7:55pm - 8:55pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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8:00pm CDT

Adrian Lux

Adrian Lux is the son of two musicians, but instead of letting his musical heritage just be a cute footnote, Adrian in fact collaborates with his mother and father making his music. As a teenage prodigy Adrian was already one of Stockholm's leading dancehall reggae DJs. The step from the most aggressive Jamaican music to the spacey sentimental pop that Adrian makes into dance music today could seem huge. Although for the children of the new dance music generation this is perfectly natural. It's all about dealing with strong feelings through dance. With one foot in the suburb where he grew up and the other in the pulsating Stockholm night life - Adrian Lux let’s both worlds collide through his music. He approaches dance music the same way he approaches the tempting treats of the night, always with careless curiosity. Adrian loves creating sounds that could be described both as minimal and grandiose. His music has its foundation on the dance floor, but often ends up in the air. Sometimes it even passes one or two teenage rooms on its way up there. Adrian Lux has been blowing up Stockholm- and European dance floors for over three years. What kind of club or crowd has never mattered, be it techno, house, or an indie event. Adrian Lux's two singles "Strawberry" and "Can't Sleep" echoes the dream of the perfect Swedish summer and the first steps of innocent teen love. But you can also sense a more serious, grown tone, originating in Adrian's experience moving from place to place, from genre to genre. And it's always there you will find Adrian's music, in the step between. "Teenage Crime" has gained international success topping the Australian charts and winning support from such artists as Tiesto, Swedish House Mafia, David Guetta, Pete Tong, Judge Jules, Ferry Corsten, Boy George, and more!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11591

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Adrian Lux

http://adrianlux.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Phoenix

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8:00pm CDT

Allie Moss

“When I heard it was going to be in a BT advert I was stunned,” says Allie Moss of her acoustic pop tune “Corner,” now in heavy rotation in the UK and Ireland as the soundtrack to an attention-getting BT Infinity spot. “Someone contacted me on Facebook about it, and four days later it was on the air. It goes without saying that I’m thrilled … and still slightly in shock.” In one of those rare, successful meetings of art and commerce, the song has started to climb the UK charts - before promo, press, radio play or online marketing has kicked in. In a thoroughly contemporary twist, a great many of the sales have come via Shazam – with the public holding up their iPhones and PDA’s to the TV screen, to discover the song and Allie’s music. Currently “Corner” is at 61 in the midweek UK Singles Chart, Number 1 on the Indie Breakthrough chart, and on the singles front page on iTunes. The exquisitely art-directed ad – in which fibre optics illuminate the familiar BT family, frolicking kids, dancing urbanites and assorted animals to illustrate BT’s new fibre optic broadband service BT Infinity – has piqued public and music-industry curiosity about Moss, whose lovely pipes and plangent chords lend the images an emotional kick. “When I wrote the song,” says the native of Long Branch, New Jersey, “it was about the idea that sometimes, when you’re braving a difficult situation instead of fighting it, you just need someone to hold your hand and help you get through. It’s saying to a friend: Take my hand and we’ll get through it together.” The compassion of “Corner” – which has also been heard on the ABC series Brothers and Sisters – is evident in much of the singer-songwriter’s work. A version of the track was first released in 2009 as part of the seven-song EP Passerby, produced by Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Erin McKeown); now the celebrated song is officially released in the UK, concurrent with the digital album "Late Bloomer," from which it is taken. The UK physical release will be in January 2011, a deluxe edition with bonus tracks and video. That album will be launched in spring 2011 in the US. Moss played UK and European dates with troubadour Josh Ritter in May 2010, before playing two key gigs in London with appearances at the ASCAP showcase and at a packed Regal Rooms, plus two very special performances at the top of the BT Tower. With the album’s digital release date brought forward, a tour has been booked for Allie and she’ll be playing select UK dates and media appearances from November 15th-December 1st. These live sets deepened the impression already made by “Corner.” Her emotionally naked solo performances have upped Moss’ popularity with the pop faithful, as the comments accompanying various live videos of that song, as well as “Dig With Me,” “Let It Go,” “Melancholy Astronautic Man” and other live favourites on YouTube (“angel’s voice”; “one of the purest voices on earth”; “simply amazing”) attest. Though her reputation is just starting to go wide, Moss is no newcomer; she picked up the guitar at age 16, after an injury sidelined her athletic pursuits. “By the time I learned five chords, I was ready to start writing songs,” she recalls. “It became like an addiction. I’d always been able to sing as a kid, but it wasn’t until I played guitar – and could create something out of nothing – that music became my dream.” She’s nurtured that dream ever since; still, the mass recognition from the BT ad is a new experience for a New Jersey girl who identifies herself on her own website as someone who “makes sandwiches.” But there’s little doubt that the added exposure will bring Allie Moss out of the “Corner” and into the mainstream.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13507

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Allie Moss

“When I heard it was going to be in a BT advert I was stunned,” says Allie Moss of her acoustic pop tune “Corner,” now in heavy rotation in the UK and Ireland as the soundtrack to an attention-getting BT Infinity spot. “Someone contacted me on Facebook about it, and four... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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8:00pm CDT

Andy Grammer

ANDY GRAMMER You know the feeling. It's that familiar warmth that washes over you in the first 20 seconds of your favorite song. That little reminder in your ears letting you know today is going to be a good day. Once the hook of Andy Grammer's "Keep Your Head Up" hits, you're already halfway there. It's that kind of infectious groove that sets the tone for his groundbreaking debut, and the kind of talent that turns a regular tune into an honest feeling that stays with you all day. There's something wonderfully original about Andy Grammer. Beautifully blending classic and modern styles into a catchy cocktail of genuine pop, Andy's music is one part John Legend, one part Maroon 5 with a splash of Lauryn Hill. He carries a moving spark to his sound that's unique in every sense of the word, while wielding a confidence that is reminiscent of rock n' roll's glory days. His songs are a throwback to the greats that have come before, and a path that paves the way for what's to come next. Establishing himself as a Road Dog, Andy hasn't stopped stacking up the gigs. He's played over 100 colleges to date across the country, from Duke to UCLA, and opened for some of the industry's brightest stars, including Plain White T's and Josh Kelley. The demand continues to grow from his thousands of loyal followers coast to coast. Hard work comes naturally to the upstate New York native. After moving to Los Angeles at 20, he put in time tirelessly sculpting his signature sound and building a fan base on the legendary 3rd Street Promenade. A few short years later, Andy was hailed as one of the top-selling artists to come out of the scene, and now packs out LA's most historic music venues, like the Roxy, and House of Blues on a regular basis. That kind of journey is a testament to relentless perseverance, working hand in hand with natural talent. This life experience shines through in Andy's songs. "I want listeners to walk away feeling like they just heard something real," he says. While some of the songs that make up his debut bounce along like a sunny afternoon, Andy doesn't want his listeners to forget about the deeper side of life that gives way to the night. "In any song I write, the first thing I ask myself is if I'm being honest," he says. "Not every track is designed to make you feel better, but every track is honest." The hardest working artist in the City of Angels has shown that his songs have stood the test of time, and his fans are proof that the world is ready for something sincere.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13282

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Andy Grammer

ANDY GRAMMER You know the feeling. It's that familiar warmth that washes over you in the first 20 seconds of your favorite song. That little reminder in your ears letting you know today is going to be a good day. Once the hook of Andy Grammer's "Keep Your Head Up" hits, you're already... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Rusty Spurs

8:00pm CDT

Atash

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Atash

Atash is not your typical world music band. While they do include the familiar rhythms of West Africa and Cuba in their sound, the band looks further east, to the music of Persia, Turkey, India and the Middle East for much of its inspiration. Although they’re based in Austin, their... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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8:00pm CDT

Bear Driver

Described as "...kind of like children's party entertainment by Arcade Fire", Bear Driver mix fuzzy pop songs with ambitious choruses,and a playful use of instruments. In spring 2009 Bear Driver released their debut EP 'Paws & Claws', a dreamy-psychedelic-pop record cooked up in a bedroom studio, that quickly found it's way on to the airwaves. A further release 'Mind Attack' appeared that summer on Dance To The Radio, and soon the band were invited to play Leeds/Reading and End Of The Road Festivals and later appeared at In The City and The Great Escape. Debut single 'Wolves' was released July 2010 through Animal Farm / ADA Warner, and a UK tour followed in October. Since then the band have holed themselves up in the studio writing and recording new material, only crawling out into the daylight to celebrate being invited to SXSW and subsequently being given money to get there with. New tracks are being uploaded every other week in the run up to their trip Stateside, over at WWW.BEARDRIVERBAND.BLOGSPOT.COM WWW.BEARDRIVER.COM WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THEBEARDRIVER WWW.TWITTER.COM/BEAR_DRIVER WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BEARDRIVER
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10980

Artists

Bear Driver

Described as "...kind of like children's party entertainment by Arcade Fire", Bear Driver mix fuzzy pop songs with ambitious choruses,and a playful use of instruments. In spring 2009 Bear Driver released their debut EP 'Paws & Claws', a dreamy-psychedelic-pop record cooked up in a... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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8:00pm CDT

California Wives

It may get a little confusing, but California Wives, Chicago's newest conglomerate of new wave pop servants to hit the colorful streets of the city's music scene, is making waves in their short existence, under a moniker that would have you expecting something much different. But given that their music has been compared to the recent revival of the new wave genre - think of New Order's synth-pop mixed with guitar riffs reminiscent of The Police - Jayson Kramer (vocals, keys, guitar), Dan Zima (vocals, bass, guitar), Joe O'Connor (drums) and Hans Michel (guitar, keys) don't mind the confusion, as long as they can help breathe new life into music genres that have been around longer than they have. Formed in 2009, after original band members, Zima, O'Connor, and Michel, realized they needed to cover new ground; Kramer brought his love of electronic music into an already talented core of musicianship that completed the foursome, and blended all of their influences into one cohesive idea. As the last addition to California Wives, Jayson Kramer proves that coming in last isn't necessarily a bad thing. A classically trained pianist from a young age, Kramer later taught himself guitar in his early teens, and it wasn't long before he began writing his own music. Crediting his high-school friends with introducing him to computer-generated music, Kramer dove head first into electronic music while attending Boston University, and though he continued to study biology, his hunger for learning more about computer music than chromosomes generated a self-made library of electronic tracks that helped shape his creative style and self-expression. As California Wives' triple-threat (vocals, guitar, keys), Kramer finds himself right where he should be. Though Dan Zima is responsible for California Wives' streaming pulse, bass wasn't his first instrument of choice. Zima began playing guitar in grade school after his mother purchased him a guitar with lessons - but he didn't take it seriously until high school - playing in cover bands, one of which included current band mate, Hans Michel. The union worked out so well, Zima stopped showing up to his other band practices and spent the weekends playing bass for the new band instead. He hasn't put it down since. As co-founder of California Wives, Zima also splits songwriting with Kramer, and continues to sing vocals on tracks like the bittersweet "Guilt." As a child of musician parents, music has always been an imprinted and natural part of Hans Michel's life. Having been influenced by everything from classical and metal to, more recently, new wave and house music, Michel likes to think of his role in the band as not just a guitarist, but as an arranger. He focuses on challenging the band's tendencies to bring forth ideas from more eclectic styles of music, helping to make each song better than the last. At the same time, he always tries to make sure the songs maintain the band's focus and identity. As the hardest hitting drummer in the Midwest, Joe O'Connor has never been able to pick up anything else - and he's just fine with that. In high school, O'Connor spent most of his time obsessed with bands like AC/DC, The Clash, and newer artists like Andrew WK and the Hives. These bands would later go on to personify his loud and fast approach to rock and roll. In his teenage and college years, he branched out into indie mainstays like Wilco, Ted Leo, The Flaming Lips and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. In the past few years, he - like the rest of the band - has spent more time listening to musicians who utilize electronics, especially New Order. O'Connor tries to split the difference between the various types of music he's loved his whole life, by playing beats appropriate for new wave songs, with enough volume to stick with the loud and energetic crowd. Beginning as a "side project," the natural chemistry between this unit propelled California Wives to the top of their priorities. Committed to exploring their combined musical backgrounds, the childhood pals continue to mix and match their musical influences as they create a catalog of original tracks that has thus far reawakened a genre with their exciting take on new wave pop. Not to be forgotten in the band's history, the recording process has always been an integral part of California Wives. The band's early basement recordings followed quickly after each writing session; this experience with recording would allow the band to release two early EPs completed entirely on their own. The group also self-recorded the synth-tastic "Twenty Three," which is one of band's hottest single to date. As the band moved forward, the decision was finally made to work with the finest studios and producers that Chicago had to offer. After four hard months of recording, mixing, and mastering, California Wives released their much anticipated EP, Affair, in September 2010, which was recorded at Gravity Studios, and mixed at Chicago's famed Engine Music Studios (whose artists include Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Iron and Wine). Affair displays California Wives' all-around musical dexterity that boasts flanking guitar and glimmering keys, with ever-so-clever lyricism, in tracks "Blood Red Youth,' 'Guilt," 'Photolights," "Purple," and a brand new version of "Twenty Three." And with the Affair EP finally in the hands of the public, it seems that the newest blend of new wave pop has been striking the right chords. With recent write ups in My Old Kentucky Blog, The Chicago Reader, AOL Spinner, radio exposure on Chicago mainstay WXRT, a recording session at the illustrious Daytrotter Sessions, and the addition to Tomorrow Never Knows music festival 2011, California Wives are seeing the hard work pay off. But even with some new found success, California Wives continues to push the creative process even further. In the upcoming months, California Wives will be recording a new single to debut in the spring months and will continue to hit the road to establish solid followings in Midwestern cities, such as St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis. California Wives are also planning a trip south to play at one of the largest music festivals in the US, South by Southwest, where they've been invited to play in Billboard's Official showcase. With such a hard work ethic, California Wives are proving to themselves and their audience that this newest formula of indie pop is here to stay. California Wives tour dates: 3/17- Billboard.com Official SXSW Showcase @ Buffalo Billiards, Austin TX
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14530

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California Wives

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Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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Capsula

The sexy, dark and ultra-cool Capsula have come a long way since, with tours in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, South America, the United States and Canada. Based in Bilbao, Basque Country, north of Spain, their songs are shaking with the punk roar of The Velvet Underground and The Stooges, yet immersed in a psychedelia akin to that of the late 60s and 70s from groups like Os Mutantes and Pescado Rabioso in South America, the band’s birth-place. The result is 'a furious hologram with adhesive lysergic songs and future’. After three albums released by their own label in Buenos Aires, Argentina, they published 'Songs & Circuits' in 2007 (Liliput) in Europe, an album that garnered rave reviews from the international press and was received with great enthusiasm by the public, and was continued after storming SXSW in 2010 and receiving brilliant reviews placing the band in the Top 10 most exciting bands at the festival from Wired and The Chicago Tribune, not to mention Rolling Stone’s David Fricke picking the wild trio for ‘Fricke’s Picks’. In 2009 BCore Disc (one of the most renowned Spanish indie labels) published 'Rising Mountains' a wild energy cross of post-punk blues sounds with noise and psychedelia. The album hit number 1 in Spain (Ruta 66, Mondosonoro-Euskadi) and stayed as one of the top 10 albums on radio in the US. The trio has been wildly on tour with over 100 shows at festivals in Europe and America, launching 'Rising Mountains', a fascinating strange shock of adrenaline and sounds that hits straight through to your heart and bones.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14593

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Capsula

CAPSULA has just released in Spain their new CD where they re-recorded the entire David Bowie classic album, "Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars". Here is a link to a music teaser video sampler -http://youtu.be/mkaq5PbOimk -'In The Land Of Silver Souls', their prior CD, released thru Krian Music Group USA was mixed and produced by John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Nada Surf, Sonic Youth), and voted the #1 Rock Album in Spain 2011 (Ruta 66 Magazine) and ‘one of the years best’ from KEXP,Seattle,Wa. “Capsula... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Nuvola

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Capybara

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Marq

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Carla Morrison

Carla Morrison hails from Tecate, Baja California Mexico. She creates music with pedals, sequences, and loops, keyboards and guitar. Simple? Morrison constructs all of this on the spot during her live shows. Layers of ethereal, beautiful sounds building along with second, third and fourth voices all of which are Carla’s. Much like Hope Sandoval or Feist- melancholy never sounded so beautiful and attractive. Carla’s newest EP Mientras Tú Dormías will be released on Oct 26th on Carla Morrison Musica/Cosmica Records. Back in 2006 Carla was residing in Phoenix, AZ attending school. She attracted the attention of some local acts on the scene- later becaming a member of the trio Babaluca. They were the indie bilingual band hailed as a fresh breath of air emanating from the scorched Sonoran desert. In a quick amount of time they were named “Best Indie Band from Arizona” by Stylo. Carla and company made a splash in Los Angeles when they performed at Mucho Wednesdays in downtown Los Angeles. This also led to performance at So Cal Latin Tastemakers AlBorde to spotlight them in their quarterly Acoustic Sessions. Emerging Latin- pop blog ClubFonograma.com jumped on board by singing some of the group’s highest praises. Soon thereafter the call of her native Mexico came calling. Carla moved back to her beloved Tecate, Baja California Mexico to immerse herself in the very life and culture she found herself longing for. As a result Carla launched herself as a solo act. The change of scenery also delivered the critically acclaimed 6- Song EP entitled Aprendiendo A Aprender (Learning To Learn) (Carla Morrison Musica/Cosmica Records) In a relatively short time Carla has garnered the attention of such heavyweights as Julieta Venegas and Natalia LaFourcade, the latter of which insisted on producing Morrison’s forthcoming EP Mientras Tú Dormías. Upon hearing her previous EP coupled with Carla performing live in Mexico City- tastemaker radio station Reactor added Carla to their playlist and invited her to be interviewed by popluar DJ/Programer RULO- truly punctuating the grassroots/organic vision Morrison has simply employed for her career trajectory. As previously mentioned- Carla constructs her sound live similar to a one man band. These shows that have garnered high praises from tastemakers in both Mexico and the U.S.- includes covers of the classic Ramon Ayala ranchera lament “Tragos Amargo Licor” and the tragic ballad “Paloma Negra”. Morrison surrounding herself with a keyboard, guitar, effects pedals and a microphone- manages to concoct an ethereal symphony of oohs, ahhs, and handclaps all sitting side by side with a voice that is as delicate as it is devastatingly beautiful. Carla Morrison’s music is poised to make you notice, but rather than hit you over the head with hype, she’s putting in the time and effort to create music that you won’t soon forget. Mientras Tú Dormías is out October 26th on Carla Morrison Musica/Cosmica Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11244

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Carla Morrison

Carla Morrison hails from Tecate, Baja California Mexico. She creates music with pedals, sequences, and loops, keyboards and guitar. Simple? Morrison constructs all of this on the spot during her live shows. Layers of ethereal, beautiful sounds building along with second, third and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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CEA

Héros de la ville de Québec, CEA est une formation qui gravite dans le milieu culturel québécois depuis une dizaine d'année. Leur premier album C'est ça le fun !?, voit le jour à l'automne 2006. C'est cet opus qui donnera le ton à un groupe réputé pour renverser les foules. S'en suivra en 2009, l'énigmatiqueCoin Strasbourg inspiré des Gainsbourg, Leloup et Caroll. Après avoir sillonné le Québec et ses nombreux festivals, conquit l'Afrique au passage, Bob, Karim, Lou et Marième séduisent la France lors d'une série de concerts au printemps 2010. Le groupe en a profité pour présenter les pièces de leur dernier Maxi : Les Nuits Gainsbouriennes. CEA c'est la fête, la danse, la foire bref le FUN !! Considered local heroes in their home town of Québec city, the members of CEA have been performing together for the last 10 years. Their first record, the funkafied C'est ça le fun!? was released in november 2006. With this record, the group established itself as a party starter collective, known to move the crowd with up-tempo rhythms, catchy lyrics and an untamed energy during their shows. Since 2008, Bob, Karim, Lou and Marième have been touring in Canada, France and Senegal and released two other albums: Coin Strasbourg and Les nuits Gainsbouriennes. CEA (wich stand for Corps et Âme) is associated with fun, dance and wild celebrations.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14108

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CEA

Héros de la ville de Québec, CEA est une formation qui gravite dans le milieu culturel québécois depuis une dizaine d'année. Leur premier album C'est ça le fun !?, voit le jour à l'automne 2006. C'est cet opus qui donnera le ton à un groupe réputé pour renverser les foules... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Spill

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Cheeseburger

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Cheeseburger

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Club de Ville

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Christine Fellows

CHRISTINE FELLOWS Four nuns traveling by canoe toward an unknown destination, a small-town stenographer crowned beauty queen, a landlocked mermaid, and a reckless runaway with one true wish—these are some of the characters that inhabit the songs of Winnipeg singer/songwriter Christine Fellows. Though they drift from swimming pools to frozen lakes, from Venetian canals to inland rivers, all the women in these songs are connected—all are femmes de chez nous (“our gals”). Six Shooter Records proudly presents Fellows’ fifth and most ambitious solo release to date: Femmes de chez nous (CD) and Reliquary/Reliquaire (DVD), a bilingual studio album and performance film, and a testament to resilience, community and the transformative power of art. The thirteen-song Femmes de chez nous album was produced by Christine Fellows, recorded by Cam Loeppky at Prairie Recording Co. in Winnipeg, and features longtime collaborators Jason Tait (Bahamas, The Weakerthans) and Leanne Zacharias, along with a host of other remarkable musicians. The packaging features artwork by another longtime collaborator, the award-winning visual artist Shary Boyle, who, along with Zacharias, is featured in the accompanying DVD, Reliquary/Reliquaire. Reliquary/Reliquaire is the film that captures a rare and moving multidisciplinary performance work produced by Fellows, featuring four female voices, piano, two cellos, overhead projections and film. This extraordinary performance was inspired by and filmed at Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum in Winnipeg, and celebrates Franco-Manitoban history and culture. Songs such as Mlle. Sténo are vividly animated by the overhead projections of Shary Boyle, magically infused with historic parade footage, and carried aloft by chorus of female voices. In Flood, 1861, the Grey Nuns row their canoe fearlessly toward the unknown, and Fellows’ buoyant twist on traditional French Canadian ballad Un canadien errant is accompanied by stunning footage of a vibrant community at its height. An avid interdisciplinary collaborator, Fellows often works with visual artists, choreographers, filmmakers and musicians from all disciplines to create performance works, scores and spectacles. She was Composer-in-Residence at Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers (2007-08), Artist-in-Residence at Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum in Winnipeg (2009), and most recently, Dawson City Music Festival Songwriter-in-Residence (2011). Along with visual artist Shary Boyle, she was awarded a Harbourfront Centre Fresh Ground new works commission to create a performance work geared toward children, which will be unveiled during Harbourfront Centre's 2012 season, and in 2010 she co-founded the Correction Line Ensemble, a six-piece ensemble that bridges classical and contemporary music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12279

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Christine Fellows

CHRISTINE FELLOWS Four nuns traveling by canoe toward an unknown destination, a small-town stenographer crowned beauty queen, a landlocked mermaid, and a reckless runaway with one true wish—these are some of the characters that inhabit the songs of Winnipeg singer/songwriter Christine... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Paradise

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Dagoba

DAGOBA Poseidon Origin: France Release date August 30th, 2010 European release : September 3rd , 2010 POSEIDON DAGOBA is back with the fury of the Greek god Poseidon, through this album which is a journey aboard a pirate ship, each song is a devastating one-stop spot on the globe. This attack is a real coming back to their roots and main influences with a more primitive and more percussive music, but also in the sound approach. Back in the studio with Dave Chang, who had attended the first eponymous album. DAGOBA is going to conquer new horizons, new warfields with its evil trident. "Face the Colossus"! Behold this giant fighting machine. Hear the mighty humming of its powerful engines. Feel the ground shake which each new step this monster takes. Fear its massive armament. Delight in the glorious beauty of this marvellous titan. DAGOBA have excelled themselves with "Face the Colossus"! On their third album, the French come crushing down like a ten-ton hammer. DAGOBA unleash the full fury of their fast and furious riffing crossbred with a pounding groove and surprisingly emotional passages. Their new songs are full of feelings, but never fall down into the whiny attitude of fashionable Emocore. DAGOBA chose to combine the revolutionary spirit of their hometown Marseilles with the attitude of Modern Metal. They expand on the theme of sheer force, which DAGOBA had already adopted in their early songs that still revealed influences like Pantera, Machine Head and Fear Factory as well as Death and Black Metal. It took DAGOBA only six years to rise into the leading ranks of New French Metal. Their claim for the throne is now only contested in friendly competition by Gojira. When vocalist Shawter decided in September 2000 to revamp the line-up of his old band due to a lack of motivation from the others despite having gained an opening slot for Rammstein, he was looking for musicians with ambition, talent and dedication. Luckily it did not take him long to find hard-hitting drummer Franky, a miracle in precision. Pounding bass-man Werther joined as well as riff-machine Izakar on guitars. Bursting of creativity, the newly born DAGOBA released their first 6-track EP in November 2001 and quickly gained recognition by the media all over Europe. With the aim of "turning violence into energy and emotion", the French recorded their self-titled debut early in 2003. With the mixing done by Dave Chang (Stampin' Ground, Linea 77, Orange Goblin) at Philia Studios in Oxford "Dagoba" took the metal-world by storm. The fierce dynamics and stainless riffing of the quartet surprised fans and press alike with Rock Sound summing up the consensus in one phrase: "DAGOBA crushes everything and leaves no one alive!" Following up on their instant success, DAGOBA embarked on an extended tour that took them out on the road nonstop from August 2003 until December 2004. Of the many highlights on this journey, the opening slots for Machine Head in Brussels and Fear Factory in Amsterdam are standing out. Thousands of people gathered at the Dour Festival in Belgium (2004) to see DAGOBA perform with only one album released. Having met with fast success, the French were ready for the next big steps in their career. In 2005, DAGOBA signed a deal with Season of Mist just before opening for Korn in Southern France. With the intention to intensify and enlarge their sound, the band chose famed producer Tue Madsen (Mnemic, Hatesphere, The Haunted) for their next recording. The Dane immediately sensed DAGOBA's originality and regarded them as "special" and able to catch his "attention from the first moment with their very well played and very dramatic material". When "What Hell Is About" hit the shops early 2006, the album turned quickly into a bestseller. Press results were even more raving than for their previous release. Backed by fans and praise alike, DAGOBA were invited to perform at many major European festivals and to play before the legendary Metallica of whom the French are big fans themselves. "What Hell Is About" set the course for the band's future. They had honed their skills as musicians to perfection, developed a heavily organic sound of their own and proved to be brilliant songwriters. Not content with their enviable position in the fast growing new wave of French Metal the band decided to collaborate once again with renowned producer Tue Madsen for “Face the Colossus”. As a close-knit team, DAGOBA and Tue created an even more monstrously massive, but still clear and crisp sound that was adapted for each song individually. Line Up Shawter – vocals, machines, guitars Izakar – guitars Werther – bass Franky – drums DAGOBA "Release the Fury" EP 2001 DAGOBA "Dagoba" 2003 DAGOBA “What Hell is about” 2006 DAGOBA "Face the Colossus" 2008
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15252

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Dagoba

DAGOBA Poseidon Origin: France Release date August 30th, 2010 European release : September 3rd , 2010 POSEIDON DAGOBA is back with the fury of the Greek god Poseidon, through this album which is a journey aboard a pirate ship, each song is a devastating one-stop spot on the globe... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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Database

Lucio Morais and Yuri Chix are Database and have known each other, well, forever. Being childhood friends, they share just about everything, likes, dislikes, and even their favorite foods. However, it wasn’t until 2005 when they discovered their greatest passion, music. While students in film school, the two became famous for gathering the entire student body together—from freshman geek to senior stud—to the dance floor of São Paulo’s legendary, now-extinct club, “AmpGalaxy.”. This new found local fame was the driving force behind the idea to create something new — a fresh live dance act with original beats - called Database. As Database, the two released their first compilation, “Uglyedits Vol.1” in early 2008. Around this time, they were invited to remix Fatboy Slim, and got together with his label (Southern Fried Records) to release their Miami EP including a collaboration with Bonde do Role. From these two releases, their notoriety grew rapidly in Brazil, playing in some of the country’s biggest festivals, including TIM/2008 (with the Klaxons, Kanye West, MGMT, Junior Boys, etc) Haagen Dazs Mix Music Festival/2008 (Uffie, Feadz, Yuksek, The Glimmers and VHS or Beta) Fashion Week/2008 SP/RJ, Eletrônica Festival BH/2008 and Bye Bye Brasil Eletrorock Festival/2008. In 2009 “Uglyedits Vol.2” was released, after which, even more festivals came knocking on the Database door, including the Festival de Teatro de Curitiba 2009, Chemical Music Festival 2009 (Rio de Janeiro), 9 Festival Cultural LGBT, and Vice Magazine Party (2009). Including a Beaches and Friends USA Tour in 2009 and 2010 With French Horn Rebellion. Today Database is one of the biggest electronic names in Brazil, and 2009 saw the band releasing a co-written single with French Horn Rebellion - “Beaches and Friends”. The media response to Beaches & Friends in 2009 had radio support from Radio 1 including DJ’s Annie Mac, Nick Grimshaw, Jaymo & Andy George, also was Hype Machine No.1 for weeks.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15016

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Database

Lucio Morais and Yuri Chix are Database and have known each other, well, forever. Being childhood friends, they share just about everything, likes, dislikes, and even their favorite foods. However, it wasn’t until 2005 when they discovered their greatest passion, music. While students... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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DATAROCK

DATAROCK formed in Bergen (Norway) 10 years ago, and were straight off signed to indie label, Èllet / Tellé Records, pairing DATAROCK with a roster of local artists such as Røyksopp, Kings Of Convenience and Annie. DATAROCK went right out on an endless run of shows in underground clubs and festivals across Europe - a perfect breeding ground for alternative dance music, leading up to DATAROCK's current mix of dance music, new wave, Manchester rock, funk & punk. Four years later DATAROCK established their own label, YAP Records, internationally distributed through VME - infamous for representing black metal artists such as Burzum. And so, in 2005 their debut album "DATAROCK DATAROCK" was released with tracks such as "Computer Camp Love" & "FA FA FA" - taking DATAROCK's touring to a global level. So far DATAROCK's done more than 700 shows in 33 countries on 4 continents. DATAROCK has toured America alone 17 times, playing more than a 100 clubs and festivals like Coachella (CA), CMJ (NYC), WMC (Miami), SXSW '07 & SXSW '09 (Austin), Download (San Francisco), Detour (LA), Virgin (Toronto), Montreal Jazz Festival (Montreal), MX Beat (Mexico City), Planet Terra (Sao Paolo, Brazil) and Personal Fest (Buenos Aires, Argentina). These tours all vary but includes a 42 cities run across North America non stop the summer of 2008, and a 26 cities craze for the release of DATAROCK's second album, September '09. Thanks to the acclaim of both the albums DATAROCK's been fortunate enough to establish a world wide profile - even in a markets as tough as the US, where DATAROCK's appeared on a number at household TV shows like MTV's Jersey Shore, NCB's Chuck, AOL's Spinner, Yo Gabba Gabba (Nick Jr.), ABC News and ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live (where DATAROCK's second appearance was on the outdoor stage for the very release date of their second album). DATAROCK is now signed to US booking agency, The Agency Group, and publishing company Artwerk - a joint venture between Nettwerk One Music and gaming giant EA (Electronic Arts). This alliance has in effect led to having tracks featured in an unprecedented number of video games such as Fifa '08, Fifa '09, Fifa '10, Fifa Street, Sims 2, Sims 3, Need For Speed, Madden NFL, and the iPad hit Tap Tap Radiation. In total 22 of the highest-grossing games on the planet features tracks by DATAROCK, reaching out to a credible estimate of 250 million gamers minimum. DATAROCK's tracks have also been featured in campaigns for brands such as Apple, Coca Cola, Samsung, FOX and RadioShack. In addition, their tracks have been featured in a number of adds, TV series and films across the world - including commissioned work for Disney. Since 2007 DATAROCK's career has been very much focused on North American grounds. Simultaneously DATAROCK's been touring the rest of the world both prior and parallel, playing clubs and festivals all across the planet: Summer Sonic in Tokyo & Osaka in Japan, Good Vibrations, Falls, Field Day, Southbound, Sunset Sounds, Come Together, Future Music and Meridith Music Festiva in Australia, Sonar and Benicassim in Spain, ArezzoWave in Italy, Sudoeste in Portugal, Stereoleto in Russia, Be2gether in Lithuania, Pohoda in Slovakia, Les Ardentes in Belgium, Transmusicales and Microcosm in France, Eurosonic and Metropolis in Netherlands, Berlin Festival, PopKomm, Hurricane and South Side in Germany, Koneisto in Finland, Airwaves at Island, Arvika and Hultsfred in Sweden, Roskilde '05 and '07 in Danmark, Reading, Leads, O2 Wireless, Camden Crawl, The Great Escape, Loop, Latitude, Lovebox, Dot To Dot, Orange Evolution, Eurocultured, In The City and Oxygen in the UK, and numerous festivals in Norway such as Øya, Quart, BergenFest, NattJazz, Lost Weekend, +47, EKKO, NuMusic, Midnattsrocken, Bygdalarm, Utkant, Pereferi, Storås, Pstereo, UKA, Stavernfestivalen, Månefestivalen, Malakoff, Oslo Live, Ekstremsportveko, BaleJazz, MaiJazz and by:Larm. DATAROCK's albums are both critically acclaim across the world, and even their debut album was nominated for a Norwegian Grammy. Later on it came in at 36 on NME's list of "best albums of 2006", and the same year (out of 660.000 registered votes) "Computer Camp Love" came in at number 12 on Australia's national radio's list of listeners favorite tracks - Triple J's Hottest 100. For the US release in 2007 Spin Magazine listed the track "See What I Care" as an "essential download of the summer", and "Computer Camp Love" came in at 88 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the best tracks of the year. DATRAOCK's second album "RED" was also nominate for a Norwegian Grammy, the album was "critics choice of the week" in New York Times, the singles ended up on heavy rotation on Norwegian national radio for seven months (NRK P3), and stateside MTV even headhunted a video for "True Stories" and put it in rotation - bizarrely as this single was never commercially released outside of Norway. DATAROCK is now pretty much a global name. A few indications are the number of listenings on DATAROCK's MySpace profile (3,200,000), the number of views on DATAROCK's YouTube clips, the number of fans on on DATAROCK's Facebook profile, the number of followers on DATAROCK's Twitter account, the way DATAROCK is able to tour globally, and the nature of their world wide distribution. Despite this fact the band is still very much DIY - exclusively signed to their own imprint and pretty much handling everything themselves. So far they've been licensing their releases to Nettwerk Records in Canada and Ministry Of Sound in Australia, but for the upcoming release of their new material DATAROCK breaks new ground by teaming up with San Francisco based designer toy company SUPER7. DATAROCK - LIMITED EDITION is an "urban vinyl" character designed by designer toys legend Brian Flynn and inside the character you'll find a USB stick featuring a brand new DATAROCK EP called "Catcher In The Rye", a brand new DATAROCK LP called "Music For Synchronization", a brand new DATAROCK concert film called "NEVER SAY DIE" and more than 1500 private photos. The release date? SXSW 2011! PRESS QUOTES ON DATAROCK'S SECOND ALBUM - "RED" New York Times - "a frothy elixir out of 1980s synth-pop, art-rock and new wave" Pitchfork - "this band can nail any sound they want, cheekiness be damned" NME - "Irresistibly slinky new wave" BBC - "a hefty percentage of top tunes" Uncut - "The ultimate 1980s homage" Mixmag - "As mischievous as a Scottish terrier trained to operate a spud gun" Clash Music - "the opening of this album is pure science fiction cinema" The Fly - "Still plundering the best of 80's pop as only they can" Artrocker - "Robo rock" Music Week - "High energy indie dance with a sense of the absurd" Metro - "Smart casual really doesn't get any funkier than this" Time Out - "Datarock are really, really good" Kruger - "Superb" Attitude - "The rock have mad one of the bolder 2nd albums of recent times" Teletext - "Cherry-picks the era's best and emerges fresh" Super Sweet - "Great album by one of the most exciting bands around" Glasswerks - "Exciting romp of dance-punk mentalist" Music-News - "Red is a confident statement of self assurance from the Bergen dance due" Female First - " 'Give it up' is the awesome comeback single. A brilliant slice of eighties pop" Ilikemusic - "Datarock's Red is no less than a masterpiece" Planet Notion - "With lyrics that make you smile and dance a happy dance" Efestival - "Red tracksuit wearing Danish electro-funk superstars" Spaceship for Sale - "Brilliant slice of eighties inspired pop" Nerdy-frames - " 'Give It Up' is an irresistible slice of electro euphoria" "No revenge of the nerds. They were champions from the start." Bergens Tidende 6/6 "This is a very clever mindfuck of an album" Dagbladet 5/6 "Warning! This album might lead to increased demand for red tracksuits..." Aftenposten 5/6 "Datarock has grown as a band and as songwriters..." NRK, Lydverket 5/6 "...Datarock is extremely varied, they try on a number of genres, and they master them all" musikknyheter.no 8/10 PRESS QUOTES ON DATAROCK'S DEBUT ALBUM - "DATAROCK DATAROCK" "Doubting Datarock is the future of indie dance? You're taking the piss, rig
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13488

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Parish

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8:00pm CDT

Dinosaur Pile-Up

Dinosaur Pile-Up is a British three piece which was formed by frontman and songwriter Matt Bigland after the demise of his former group, Muther Vulpine, in late 2008. Named after a scene in the Hollywood remake of King Kong, the band take musical inspiration from the US bands that shaped early nineties rock such as Weezer, Foo Fighters, The Presidents Of The United States Of America and Jimmy Eat World, and frontman Bigland attributes his decision to record much of the band's material independently of his band mates to the influence of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who wrote, recorded and performed both of the Foo Fighters first two albums. My Rock N Roll, was one of the first songs written by Bigland as Dinosaur Pile-Up, and the track was re-recorded with producer/engineer Rich Wilkinson (The Magic Numbers, Adele, Arctic Monkeys) to become their first independently released single in 2009, coming out on the UK label, Friends Vs Records. Another single, entitled Traynor, recorded in the same sessions, became the band's second release. Both enjoyed strong specialist radio support in the UK and led to the band signing a global deal with EMI Music Publishing. Over summer of 2009, Bigland entered the studio with producer and fellow Leeds native James Kenosha to record the summer EP, The Most Powerful EP In The Universe, which spawned the radio hit, Summer Hit Single and Beach Bug. The release accompanied a busy festival season for the band which included dates at Reading and Leeds, Oxegen, T In The Park and Bestival. The band also toured Europe with the Pixies, and toured the UK with The Kills, The Automatic, Feeder and many others. In early 2010, Bigland entered the studio with Kenosha on his own to record the band's debut album, Growing Pains. After it's completion, the band signed a deal with the independent label behind their early releases, Friends Vs Records, to license and distribute the album in the, striking a deal with leading independent distributor to distribute and market the album. The band returned with a new line-up. Original bass player Tom Dornford-May, left due to creative differences and original drummer Steve Wilson joined fellow Brits, Japanese Voyeurs as their permanent drummer. They were replaced by Mike Sheils on drums, and Harry Johns on bass guitar. Growing Pains was released in the UK on October 2010, generating glowing press and so far enjoying two playlisted Radio One singles with Birds and Planes, and Mona Lisa. The third single, a new recording of My Rock N Roll followed in early 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14482

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Dinosaur Pile-Up

http://dinosaurpileup.com/

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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8:00pm CDT

Dizzy Eyes

Dizzy Eyes are three fast friends, Marissa Johnson, Jordan Gervais, and Alejandro Constanzo, who decided to start a band over mutual admiration for each other and for fun, as most of the best bands do start. The band formed in Vancouver, Canada in the year 2010 and subsequently wrote a very taut set of rock and roll / guitar pop anthems, and in the eight months of the band's existence played a handful of shows. Those live shows were the stuff of legend and word spread fast to the executives, CFOs, VPs, and CTOs at Hardly Art. But before the band could make the album of our and their dreams, the band's activity was cut short by Constanzo's obligatory departure of the country when his application for his residence was withdrawn. So via this 7', we give you three artifacts of a band put on hold, for the time being. The songs displayed on the band's debut seven inch are perfect, sweet, noisy and sit at the tip of the ear in a 'where have I heard these songs before?' sort of way and like all great songs, in that way, they fulfill their mission. Great pop songs should do this to the people. 'Let's Break Up the Band' seems a fitting title, too, due to the circumstances, but be sure, this band is not done yet. 'Ay!' and 'Sugar Cain' are not really B-sides, but two more examples of the band flexing their mastering of 90s style noise pop. Let's hope these guys get back together really soon. Can you tell me who this band reminds you of? I bet you cannot. All three tracks presented here were recorded and mixed by Felix Fung. Dizzy Eyes are Marissa Johnson on bass and vocals, Jordan Gervais on drums, and Alejandro Constanzo on guitar and vocals.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12207

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Dizzy Eyes

Dizzy Eyes are three fast friends, Marissa Johnson, Jordan Gervais, and Alejandro Constanzo, who decided to start a band over mutual admiration for each other and for fun, as most of the best bands do start. The band formed in Vancouver, Canada in the year 2010 and subsequently wrote... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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8:00pm CDT

DJ Rapid Ric (Between Sets)

-started Djing & recording mixtapes on US/Mexcio border at age 15 -Move to Austin, been djing on 6th street (Downtown Austin Music Scene) since -interned at CBS radio Beat 104.3 (KQBT) while attending Univ of Texas -later worked with Emmis Radio Austin's Hot 93.3 FM (KDHT) until 2009 -ran a recording studio out of dorm room/ (recorded vocals & did commercials)- later moved studio to house in south Austin- still running. -Coined "The mixtape mechanic" when i started producing a high volume of Texas-based mixed rap cd's -recorded with regional and national artists on mixtapes like (Whut it Dew, & greatest verses series) -Traveled the world & did European & Canadian Dates- Djing southern Hip-hop to the world -became Chamillionaire's tour Dj and traveled the world with him.. (also did Slim Thug for a short stint) - still a paying gig to this date Satellite- Sirius Radio- had a monthly on ShadE 45, and also did XM Chamillitary radio on 66 RAW -TV performances- MTV's TRL, BET's 106 & Park, Carson Daily Show, -Hard copyPress articles- New York times, Austin chronicle, Spin, The Source, The Fader, XXL -Places that I have actually dj'd- UK, Francee, Holland, Norway, Brazil, NY, LA< Vegas (3 times a year), Dubai, India, many places throughout the US.. -(Schedule stays pretty busy) - private events, celebrity weddings (ie Derrick Johnson & other former Texas stars), - club gigs throughout the state, and a weekly residence in Downtown Austin -member of the Houston based dj crew (the Boothpimps) with Johnny J, Ebonix (979 box), & TOny Styles (KRBE) -currently have a 2nd studio in downtown Houston (DMG @ the Ballpark)- we provide -doing mixtapes with long time Collaborators Chalie Boy & Killa Kyleon -Producing music with local musicians - did songs with z-ro, BOB, Devin the Dude, Lil Boosie, Slim THug, & many more...... -produced a full album to be released April 5th 2011- Whut IT Dew -directing my own videos after shooting "PUllin UP" for the album-- look at link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH7lnnXvUy4
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15003

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DJ Rapid Ric (Between Sets)

-started Djing & recording mixtapes on US/Mexcio border at age 15 -Move to Austin, been djing on 6th street (Downtown Austin Music Scene) since -interned at CBS radio Beat 104.3 (KQBT) while attending Univ of Texas -later worked with Emmis Radio Austin's Hot 93.3 FM (KDHT) until 2009... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Venue 222

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8:00pm CDT

Eclectic Method (Between Sets)

What is it about Eclectic Method that inspired U2, Phish, Fatboy Slim and Public Enemy to employ their talents? That inspired Cannes and Sundance to have them headline their closing night parties? That impressed Motown and XL Records to hire them for official remixes; Sony PlayStation to have them develop video games levels, and MTV Europe to have them kick-start the MTV Mash series? Simply put, it's because Eclectic Method is reshaping the platforms to bring us tomorrow's entertainment today. Eclectic Method featuring London natives Jonny Wilson, Ian Edgar and Geoff Gamlen helped pioneer the emerging art of audio-visual mixing since first cutting U2's Mysterious Ways music video with the Beastie Boys' Intergalactic as an experiment back in 2002. The trio's audio-visual mash-ups feature television, film, music and video game footage sliced and diced into blistering, post-modern dance floor events. It's a cyclone of music and images mashed together in a world where Kill Bill fight scenes and Dave Chappelle's Rick James rants are ingeniously cut and looped over bootleg samples, DVD scratches and pumped-up dance anthems. It's a real-time subversion of technology and media performed live on video turntables for what LA Weekly called a 'mesmerizing' sensory overload. 'Eclectic Method are the remix kings a head-rush that unites disparate pop culture elements into an insanely infectious, beat-wise roller coaster,' raved DJ Magazine, while music-producing legend Brian Eno says, 'Earwax problem? Eclectic Method will shake it loose.' Eclectic Method have released two 'video mix-tape' DVDs, 2005's We're Not VJs and 2008's Lock Up Your Videos, but millions have seen their work in other contexts. There's the U2-commissioned Zoo TV video remix the rockers used as a concert opener, and a mega-mix for Fatboy Slim's 2006 DVD Why Make Videos. XL Recordings celebrated their 10th anniversary by commissioning an Eclectic Method mega-mix and live performance combining everyone from M.I.A. to the White Stripes, while the Bob Marley Family and Motown have both used Method remixes to showcase their rich video catalogs. From the Jammy Awards and Getty Images World Tour to film studios like Palm Pictures, New Line and Lion's Gate, content creators are lining up to invigorate their catalogue with the Eclectic Method stamp. Eclectic Method also claims one of the freshest live shows in music. The group's performed at such popular events as Glastonbury, The Festival, Winter Music Conference, BBC's One Big Weekend and at several major film festivals. Top companies like Blackberry, Motorola, MTV, Spike TV, Oakley, Adidas, Apple, AOL and Red Bull have all tapped Eclectic Method for content-launch parties. With such visionary ideas, it should be no surprise the trio boasts a wealth of experiences. When the group formed in 2002, Ian was already a popular scratch DJ and journalist. Geoff, a regular at The Haçienda and a veteran of Manchester's Factory Records scene, had a front row seat to the Soviet Union's collapse working at the British Embassy in Moscow. Jonny, who spent several trying years in post-war Bosnia, worked as a sound engineer and beat-maker for legendary producer Brian Eno (U2, Coldplay) and played in bands with future members of the Libertines and Razorlight. With these types of resumes, Eclectic Method were bound to do something revolutionary and so they have. With Europe and Asia already jumping, Eclectic Method is readying the New World for the 2.0 AV revolution. To expand their U.S. efforts, Jonny relocated to NYC and Ian to the City of Angels to give American fans a jolt of the Method live show. With upcoming shows in Mexico, Canada and Brazil and Geoff holding down the fort back home, Eclectic Method have truly become a global brand. Back before MySpace or Facebook even existed, Eclectic Method came together to push the limits of technology and create a window into the future. More than a half-dozen years later, they now sit at the forefront of audiovisual entertainment with a style and technique that's redefining the way people enjoy music. Needless to say, it's no longer just a Method-it's a movement.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15086

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Eclectic Method (Between Sets)

What is it about Eclectic Method that inspired U2, Phish, Fatboy Slim and Public Enemy to employ their talents? That inspired Cannes and Sundance to have them headline their closing night parties? That impressed Motown and XL Records to hire them for official remixes; Sony PlayStation... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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8:00pm CDT

Emergency Blanket

The music of Peruvian rock band Emergency Blanket is fully charged with life and energy. With influences from rock classics from the 60’s, 70’s and 90’s “the Blankets” achieve a very classical but yet very fresh and original sound. The EP "What is the Emergency Blanket?" was recorded in 2005 after a solid year of playing live in various local venues and had rave reviews. That year Rolling Stone Magazine (Latin America) released a 2 page article which headed "The band who is breaking the language frontiers in South America". Their song "Next Passenger" was a hit and was played in the most important radio stations in their country. The LP "Combi + Nation" (2008) was the band’s first full fledge album. This production includes a new concept which includes songs in Spanish, English and songs that even combine both languages. This new concept worked well as the band experimented with different sounds and rhythms such as "Lando" a traditional Peruvian genre and "guitarra criolla" a Peruvian style guitar. "Combi + Nation" also makes reference to the diverse and rich culture that Peru represents to the world. The LP contains 11 tracks and was mixed and mastered at Lima 32 Avenger Studio, Los Angeles California by Peruvian sound engineer German Villacorta (who has worked with musicians such as Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones, Stone Temple Pilots among others) who gave the album a very powerful and rich sound. In March 2008 the band participated in the 1st "Festival Claro" (the most important music event in the country) where they won the "Rock & Pop" Category with their song "La Conexion" which appears in the album "Combi + Nation". Thousands of bands participated in this event. After that they went to play in front of crowds of 15,000+ in cities like Trujillo and Ica in support of Peruvian pop singer “Gian Marco”. In 2009 they opened for Faith No More in their “Second Coming World Tour” in Lima. In 2010 they won the Peoples Music Awards (Metal/Punk/Indie/Rock) in London and also completed their first European tour playing in 3 countries and 9 cities in total. In Zurich they opened for legendary Spanish band “Hombres G”. They received positive comments from the judges at the awards such as “I am very impressed by their energy and enthusiasm and the quality of their writing and playing. Sign them somebody so I can work with them!” - TONY PLATT (Producer: Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, The Who, Rolling Stones among others) and “They show great promise and can expect interest from anyone with ears for good music.” - Mick Glossop (Producer: Van Morrison and Frank Zappa) Emergency Blanket is currently working on the pre production of their new album to be released early next year and have been selected as support act of Stone Temple Pilots this 16th of December 2010 in Lima, Peru.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10918

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Emergency Blanket

The music of Peruvian rock band Emergency Blanket is fully charged with life and energy. With influences from rock classics from the 60’s, 70’s and 90’s “the Blankets” achieve a very classical but yet very fresh and original sound. The EP "What is the Emergency Blanket... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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8:00pm CDT

Epcot

A myriad of styles. Hailing from San Francisco as a Recording Artist/MC/DJ, Epcot has been releasing and touring music on an international stage for the last 10 years. As an MC heavily influenced by UK Grime rather than traditional hip-hop, he has recorded original material with everyone from Tipper, Si Begg and The Glitch Mob, to Salva, EPROM, NastyNasty, Starkey, and Lorn, amongst many others. Recent tours have found him spitting live with headlining bass DJ's and producers such as Ana Sia and Mimosa. His tunes have been championed around the globe by radio and club DJ's alike, including Rob Da Bank, Annie Mac, Mary Anne Hobbs, Gilles Peterson and Annie Nightingale. With multiple international tours under his belt, as well as appearances at Bestival, Ashton Court Festival, and Scala to name a few, many mics have been torched. As an original member of the Frite Nite collective, his full length LP Heroes was released in early 2010, shortly followed by the accompanying Heroes Remixes EP featuring some of today's brightest. As a DJ, Epcot has a reputation for playing all sub-genres of progressive bass music with the skill of a turntablist wiz. Expect to hear plenty of unreleased dubs and exclusive tunes spanning multiple tasteful realms. Recent mixes include podcasts for Big Up magazine, Stay Lucid, and Frite Nite. With a solo live show consisting of a delicately crafted blend of all of these elements, expect something original and unique each time out.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13147

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Epcot

A myriad of styles. Hailing from San Francisco as a Recording Artist/MC/DJ, Epcot has been releasing and touring music on an international stage for the last 10 years. As an MC heavily influenced by UK Grime rather than traditional hip-hop, he has recorded original material with everyone... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Barcelona

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8:00pm CDT

Francis Mbappe

Francis Mbappe can lay it down! As quoted by Bass Player Magazine after his new release "Peace is Freedom." Francis Mbappe, former directer of Manu Dibango's band, provides a unique and mesmerizing blend of afro-cuban, afro-jazz, funk and afro-beat. Francis Mbappe and FM Tribe never fail to impress with their complicted rhythms and catchy melodies. Francis plays bass, guitar and sings, while power trio members Will Calhoun on drums and Richard Padron add layers of afro-cuban, funk and blazing afro-jazz. Francis Mbappe has appeared and collaborated with greats such as Herbie Hancock, Peter Gabriel and Youssou N'Dour.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12077

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Francis Mbappe

Biography: Francis Mbappe < http://www.francismbappe.com/home.html > A native of Cameroon, Francis Mbappe is an unstoppable natural musician who is releasing his third album under his name, after having graced the stage with musical greats such as Herbie Hancock, Manu Dibango, Fela... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Elephant Room

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8:00pm CDT

Geographer

In the summer of 2005, after a series of deaths in the family, Michael Deni left his hometown in New Jersey for San Francisco. He spent the next several months with his guitar and a synthesizer, turning that tragedy into the songs that would soon become the foundation for Geographer. With the additions of cellist Nathan Blaz and drummer Brian Ostreicher, Geographer spent the next year cutting their teeth in the Bay Area, winning over crowds with the heart-pounding epics that make up their debut record, ‘Innocent Ghosts’. After being selected one of three ‘Undiscovered Bands You Need To Hear Now’ by SPIN Magazine and garnering considerable word-of-mouth praise from their energetic live shows, the band signed to San Francisco-based label Tricycle Records, releasing a 7” single for the song ‘Kites’ in October 2009. ‘Animal Shapes’ follows up ‘Kites’, building on the synth-driven aesthetic of the single, while flirting with darker, more esoteric underpinnings. The record merges Geographer’s aptitude for crafting beautiful, haunting melodies with textural sounds and polyrhythmic energy, marking an evolution of their distinct style. With the overwhelming response to the release of ‘Kites’ and ‘Animal Shapes’, punctuated by a dynamic and engaging live set, the band has already begun to make an indelible mark on the ears of music fans worldwide.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13860

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Geographer

“I want to make soulful music from outer space,” singer Mike Deni of Geographer says. Backed by cellist Nathan Blaz and drummer Brian Ostreicher, both graduates of the Berklee School of Music in Boston, the band aptly navigates the songwriting process creating sounds and textures... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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8:00pm CDT

Gun Selectah

Gun Selectah is the new and exciting collaborative project of Antonio Hernandez aka Mexican Raverton creator Toy Selectah and Ernest Gonzales, San Antonio's masked bass-maker Mexicans with Guns. Having casually met over the internet and with a mutual respect for each others styles, Gun Selectah was born. Watch out...together they will be unveiling a 7" at SXSW through the Friends of Friends label with a digital EP in the Summer.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14885

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Malverde

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8:00pm CDT

Heavy Cream

Heavy Cream's aura is the color bad. They are three girls and one guy from Nashville, Tennessee that play rock and roll Stonehenge punk. Their music is youth incarnate; fast and loud and exuberant. Ripping through their set with the ferociousness of a mountain lion, their primal beats, catchy riffs and bewitching drones leave you wondering when Joey Ramone and Suzie Quattro had a love child.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12922

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Heavy Cream

Heavy Cream's aura is the color bad. They are three girls and one guy from Nashville, Tennessee that play rock and roll Stonehenge punk. Their music is youth incarnate; fast and loud and exuberant. Ripping through their set with the ferociousness of a mountain lion, their primal beats... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Red 7

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8:00pm CDT

Henry + The Invisibles

Henry Roland is a singer/ songwriter/ producer and multi-instrumentalist composer who loves to live and lives to love! Henry + The Invisibles is a one man band that layers vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards and percussion as well as coffee-cans, pots & pans, water-jugs and other random objects creating music that sounds like it is being performed by a solid 5 piece funk outfit. To be more specific, the music sounds like a mix of Sly & The Family Stone meets James Brown meets Jimi Hendrix meets Prince. H+TI's debut 'Onemanphunkband' EP is a groovin' collection of sticky sweet funk & soul nuggets! From the sultry soul sounds on "My Love is 4 U" to the spank-funk riff driven guitar on "Phunky Cup", this record was designed to make you move! What's more impressive about this EP is that not only are all the instruments played by Henry, but the producing and engineering were also the work of this one man funk band. The 'Onemanphunkband' EP is now available on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/henry-the-invisibles/id398101094 Other News... This artist was recently featured on the Future Sound of London Compilation entitled "A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble" - a two CD 40+ track compilation including artists like Donovan, Mahavishnu Orchestra and Miles Davis. Recent activities include opening a sold-out show for Ghostland Observatory at Josabi's in Helotes, TX. Henry & The Invisibles is a live show not to be missed! Sounds for and from the Soul... PEACE LOVE & PHUNK CONTACT HENRY @ 210-837-0138 henrybooking@yahoo.com Follow me: facebook.com/henryinvisible twitter.com/henryinvisible www. henryinvisible.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15056

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Henry + The Invisibles

Henry Roland is a singer/ songwriter/ producer and multi-instrumentalist composer who loves to live and lives to love! Henry + The Invisibles is a one man band that layers vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards and percussion as well as coffee-cans, pots & pans, water-jugs and other... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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8:00pm CDT

Hotel Mama

Hotel Mama, Bogotan group formed since 2006, is becoming one of the best at the time of proposing and risking with musical genders from within the country through rock and funk, actually breaking some aesthetic conventions of fusion music and the new rock in Colombia. Their proposal calls for a progressive and urban experience of new music. The band has received excellent reviews from the public (Colombia / Venezuela / Mexico / Ecuador / USA / Spain / Italy) and form experienced and demanded critical of the country music scene. Major magazines such as Rolling Stone (Latin America), SPIN (USA), CMJ Marathon NY (USA), Shock (Colombia), Semana (Colombia / International), Bacanika (Colombia), Wave (Ecuador), have highlighted the music made by these five young people who are full of energy at live, musical acuity, complicity on stage and refreshing fusion. In 2008 the magazine Semana reviewed the album of the band as one of the top 10 of Colombia and during this year the Rolling Stone LA, chose the song "Arena Blanca" as one of the five top singles of the year. During July 2009 the CMJ festival in New York and Sonicbids chose the band as Spotlight at their portals, with another indie groups of the world. During the same year they received attention from various countries such as USA, France and Spain at the first Round of Cultural Businesses in the CCB and were ready in 2010 to sign with their first U.S. record label. These important awards have earned them invitations to play on stage at massive outdoor festivals like Rock al parque (one of the most important in Latin America) and Quitu Raymi in Ecuador, but also at exigent and specialized scenarios such as the National Museum of Colombia and the Leon de Greiff auditorium (the largest in the country) and in different national TV channels where they have made some unplugged concerts, interviews and tributes to other artists. In 2010 the group recorded a 3 tracks EP called "El grande", which means "The big one", releasing their first single "La corriente" in early November. With this new work the band shows a sound, image and staging much stronger with songs like "La ausencia" and "Dígame Usted".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10975

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Hotel Mama

Hotel Mama, Bogotan group formed since 2006, is becoming one of the best at the time of proposing and risking with musical genders from within the country through rock and funk, actually breaking some aesthetic conventions of fusion music and the new rock in Colombia. Their proposal... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Speakeasy

8:00pm CDT

Jack Savoretti

Jack Savoretti is currently recording his much-anticipated third album. As of yet untitled and due for 2011 release, this record sees Jack teaming up once again with celebrated producer/ songwriter Steve Booker. Not since co-writing songs for Jack’s debut, Between The Minds, have the pair worked together. In the meantime it’s fair to say, if not a little of an understatement, that both have kept themselves very busy. Steve Booker has received accolade after accolade, most notably for his co-write of Duffy’s worldwide hit Mercy. Jack on the other hand went from being one of 6 artists to watch on Jo Whiley’s Inside Track to achieving Radio 2’s Record of the Week. He also released his second album Harder Than Easy. Unfortunately, only a US release made the cut as Jack departed from his Record Label briefly after. However, even without touring, the album nevertheless received impressive support from US TV Networks, featuring prominently on Grey’s Anatomy, One Tree Hill and Greek. While Jack’s song writing has always surpassed expectation, this new collection of songs sees an artist coming of age. Perhaps extensive touring through the UK and Europe sharing stages with Corinne Bailey Rae and Gavin De Graw provided him the perfect environment in which to flourish, otherwise known as that age old finishing school for artists, the road. Or maybe time spent during the Harder Than Easy sessions at Jackson Browne’s studio with musicians the calibre of Larry Taylor (Canned Heat) proved an invaluable source of inspiration. No one can say really, but this album will shine a light on a talent stepping out of the shadows and he will leave you wanting more.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12360

Artists

Jack Savoretti

Jack Savoretti is currently recording his much-anticipated third album. As of yet untitled and due for 2011 release, this record sees Jack teaming up once again with celebrated producer/ songwriter Steve Booker. Not since co-writing songs for Jack’s debut, Between The Minds, have... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Jack Wilson

Jack was born in Austin. He grew up two minutes away from Townes Van Zandt's Clarksville trailer home. Jack met Jerry Jeff Walker when he was 12, and told him that he hated country music. He met Willie Nelson when he was 16 and asked to borrow a pick. Jack has an abiding love of menthol cigarettes and Irish whisky. Went to college, got busted, went to Seattle, started a band. Lived in basements, drank a mountain of PBR, just like everyone else. Jack can't stand that fucking beer. Met amazing musicians, at home in Austin and in Seattle alike. Kept writing substantially less shitty songs. Jack Wilson's first record, America's National Entertainment, was fine, but unnoticed. The new self-titled record was on 90.3 Seattle Radio KEXP's Top 10 Americana chart for ten weeks of May, June and July 2010. "Jack Wilson has the kind of heartfelt, wizened voice that lots of country-folk men have: It's a warm, pull-up-a-barstool-and-I'll-tell-you-a-story-of-heartbreak-my-friend kind of a voice. Lots of musicians coast on that kind of voice, writing songs about how their true love has hair like shafts of wheat but not anymore because she is dead or some silly shit like that. But Wilson ventures out into the fringes of country to push at expectations in a tremendously satisfying way. He out-and-out croons, for instance, on "Out of Bed," stretching his voice in a way that, say, Bonnie "Prince" Billy would never dare to risk." Paul Constant, THE STRANGER, Seattle
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13925

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Jack Wilson

Jack Wilson’s music has largely been informed by his life on the road where he’s toured and moved back and forth from Austin to Seattle several times. He’s shared the stage with The Lumineers, The Head and the Heart, Bob Schneider, Anais Mitchell, and Shakey Graves, while his... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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8:00pm CDT

John Maus

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John Maus

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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8:00pm CDT

Jon Connor

Labeled as 'The Peoples Rapper', Jon Connor is third generation musical talent with the triple threat abilities of writing, producing, and performing. Jon Connor's innovative style of music using unique beats, merged with raw emotions, and clever lyrics is a talent that cannot be silenced. His music conveys genuine purpose and individuality. Born in Flint, MI, Jon came from a musical family, the son of Mahley and Jon Freeman Sr. His father was an accomplished musician turned Christian minister and served as one of his earliest musical influences. Music was the fourth member of the Freeman household, in addition to his mother and sister. Connor began producing and song crafting at the very young age of 10. With an entrepreneurial spirit, in middle school he began selling his own mix tapes out of his backpack and from the trunk of his mother's car. With the support of his mother, at the age of 14 he founded his own independent record label Avie Records/ All Varsity Entertainment and began developing his skills. By 16, he had financed and created an in-house studio with the money earned through odd jobs in the neighborhood. By 18, Connor had made a name for himself on the Michigan music scene performing on stage with pioneering artists such as KRS1, 2 Live Crew, Bone Crusher, and Jeremiah to name a few. Proving he wasn't just another artist, Connor composed the music for the independent Basketball Documentary Film "Flint Star', funded his first independent music video, and begin forming an elaborate ensemble of independent artists to create the Avie Squad. In 2005 he teamed up with the southern-based beat making team of E. Rude and Kevin "K.Wills" Williams to create the underground classic "The Calling Pt. 1 'The Prequel".. The Calling pt.1 served as Connor's official introduction to the world, as it gained him national notoriety (HYPERLINK "http://vh1.com/"VH1.com, Raptalk., XXL, King Magazine, HYPERLINK "http://rapcapital.com/"rapcapital.com, planeturban, Urbanology magazine etc.) and a loyal fan base. Producing over half of the material on his critically acclaimed debut album, Connor not only showed his ability as a gifted lyricist and songwriter, but also as a skilled producer.   Connor's describes his style of production as "a mirror of human emotions". A blend of pure hip hop flow, unique beats, solid production, and realistic content. 'His sound is well rounded and influenced by the sounds of the great artists before him such as Prince, Carol King, Michael Jackson, and Kanye West. Never one to limit himself, Connor not only strives to be a great talent but a great person. He also takes time to give back to his community through participating in community outreach, foundations, and charity concerts. Now with the release of his latest mixtape "Jon Connor as Vinnie Chase", a collection of 25 tracks that keep you guessing from start to finish, Connor is ready to take the world by storm.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15156

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Jon Connor

Labeled as “The Peoples Rapper”, Jon Connor is third generation musical talent with the triple threat abilities of writing, producing, and performing. Jon Connor’s innovative style of music using unique beats, merged with raw emotions, and clever lyrics is a talent that cannot... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Venue 222

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8:00pm CDT

Julianna Barwick

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Julianna Barwick

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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8:00pm CDT

Kyle Rapps

For Princeton, New Jersey Native Kyle Rapps recording a song with one his top influences and heroes in Hip Hop, the Teacher himself Blast Master KRS ONE was easily a full circle move for him. “I used to study his song structures, rhyme patterns and live shows,” remembers Kyle. After featuring KRS ONE on the Buzz worthy “RENT” single and video, under the name Black Skeptik, Kyle began to gain the attention of press, TV and radio nationwide. Kyle describes his own music as witty and youthful yet insightful and catchy. “Hip Hop is about stories and connecting the dots, some of the stories can be meaningful and still be fun and appealing. I rarely ever write a song that I can’t relate to in some way, shape, or form. My music will always reflect who I am.” By age 20 Kyle started winning poetry slams in NYC with a concept-strong, socially-sharp raw hip hop delivery. Kyle attended Rutgers University in NJ and formed the acclaimed underground hip hop group, Thought Breakers under the Psuedonym Skeptik. By the time he graduated Rutgers with a B.A. in Spanish, Thought Breakers were local legends, having opened up for Wyclef Jean, Fat Joe, Talib Kweli, and Dead Prez, Independently selling 10,000 copies of their Album, Episode One. After his poetry career has taken off with The Mayhem Poets playing children’s theatres and schools all around the country, Kyle has returned to his roots with concept driven hip hop music. Under the name Black Skeptik, he followed the “Rent” single (featuring rap legend KRS ONE), with “Frankenstein Saves Hip Hop” (featuring production by Blockhead and a video with Crazy Legs of Rocksteady crew). Solidifying a more positive out look on things, he changed his name to Kyle Rapps and release a 3rd single, “Love, Love” (Featuring KRS-One and Homeboy Sandman), which reached #1 on the college radio charts for Hip-hop. Eager to show people the benefits of combining Hip- hop with education, Kyle is gearing up to release his debut EP, RE-Edutainment. This “revisit” of Boogie Down Productions classic album is produced by Kev Brown, and features songs with KRS-One, Joell Ortiz and U-N-I. Kyle is also finishing up his debut album, which was recorded in LA, NY, and on a Liberian refugee camp in Ghana, Africa. So stay tuned Kyle Rapps is definitely taking the steps to gradually become a household name amongst Hip Hop fans worldwide.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13539

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Kyle Rapps

From Harlem by way of Jersey, Things started taking off musically for Kyle Rapps when he dropped "Love, Love" featuring KRS-One and Homeboy Sandman. He followed that acclaimed XXL and 2Dopeboyz posted single with his debut EP, Re-Edutainment which features Joell Ortiz. Kyle was then... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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8:00pm CDT

Lacuna Incorporated

Lacuna Incorporated Formed in the fall of 2009 in Austin Texas, Lacuna Incorporated is the latest and best incarnation of the critically acclaimed and influential psychedelic - rock quintet 7% Solution. While never achieving huge hometown success, 7% was highly regarded throughout the US and European press as one of the best bands out of Austin; charting at #20 on the CMJ charts, conducting several successful and popular national tours and SXSW showcases, selling over 5000 albums, and garnering lavish praise from major music publications and critics - all from a home-recorded and self-produced product that never had label support! Don't believe it? Google the name and see what you find sucka! Through constantly changing and diverse influences, 7%'s sound began evolving into a more and more song-oriented format that directed the member's eyes and minds upward from the tops of their shoes through the haze of singer-songwriter mediocrity and finally into the ether beyond. As the sound grew and matured, the band felt that it needed further songwriting diversity and added female singer-composer Lisa Lipkin to the existing lineup and renamed itself Lacuna Incorporated. Lacuna Incorporated has since been recording and engineering a catalog of 25+ fantastic new songs while waiting for the world to work out how we're all going to listen to and buy music in this bold new millennium.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13211

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Lacuna Incorporated

Lacuna Incorporated Formed in the fall of 2009 in Austin Texas, Lacuna Incorporated is the latest and best incarnation of the critically acclaimed and influential psychedelic - rock quintet 7% Solution. While never achieving huge hometown success, 7% was highly regarded throughout... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Ale House

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8:00pm CDT

Lo-Pan

There is a hidden world where ancient evil weaves a modern mystery. A world filled with the darkest magic's where all movement is caused by tensions between positive and negative furies. A world in which the furies, when out of balance, turn into demon and live forever. A creature of fast dark destructive power. Repulsive and evil existing only to plague the living as they do with LO-PAN, who is cursed. Cursed with rock and roll genius. Born out of a combination of dirty rock and roll, stale beer and an unhealthy obsession with "Big Trouble In Little China," Columbus's Lo-Pan have been tearing up the club circuit since 2005. Lo-Pan burst onto the local scene with their locally released self-titled album back in 2006. The local buzz gave way to more national attention as bands told bands and Lo-Pan began gracing venues big and small with names like Red Giant, Devil To Pay, Juicifer, & the Atomic Bitchwax (just to name a few). Fast forward five years and there's hardly a band worth playing with that they haven't shared a stage with. Enter the sophomore release, "Sasquannaut." Initial pressings on local indie Nice Life Records sold out quickly and as before the best praise is when one band on the road tells another "Hey, man you've got to check this out." Which brought them, album masters in hand to us here at Small Stone. "Sasquannaut" had all the makings of a classic, thunderous low ends, pummeling drums, riffs to die for and a voice that soars but for all the genius that shone through it was still rough around the edges (don't get us wrong we love rough around the edges). So we checked them in to a proper studio and left them in the capable hands of Benny Grotto for a little remixing, a little re-mastering and just ever so much re-recording. Enter Sasquannaut, mark 2: "Sasquanaut (Remixed & Re-mastered)." Heavier, more dynamic, louder and just that tiny bit more polished, this is the album that bands and fans new they could make. Mere words just can't do justice to the effect that a little more time and the proper equipment have had on these eight raging tracks. Maybe a quote from the bands namesake might sum it up. "When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail." The boys heads back into the studio for a proper follow-up this fall and look for the band on tour this winter and remember IT'S ALL IN THE REFLEXES!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11588

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Lo Pan

All movement in the universe is caused by tensions between positive and negative furies, and when the furies are out of balance, as they are in LO-PAN who is cursed, then they turn into demon and live forever. Repulsive and evil existing only to plauge the living. A creature of fast... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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8:00pm CDT

Lower Than Atlantis

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Lower Than Atlantis

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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8:00pm CDT

Matthew and the Atlas

The eponymous Matthew is Matthew Hegarty, and The Atlas is his wonderful band: Lindsay West on piano and vocals, Harrison Cargill on banjo and guitar, Dave Millar on accordion and Tommy Field on drums. The sound they make together is a sort of woozy, day-dreaming Americana, filtered through a distinctly English folk sensibility – with Hegarty’s extraordinarily cultured and grizzled vocal the spine tingling glue binding it together. The band came together when, in late 2009, Communion Records called Matthew and said they wanted to record an EP of his songs. It was the coldest of winters and so he rounded up some old friends and they hid from the snow in a candlelit studio in North London. When they came out it was still snowing, but they had a record – they called it ‘To the North’. They felt like a band and decided to try and play these songs together live. It turns out that once they started it was pretty hard to stop - so they haven’t. Their first ever headline show was a sell out at The Lexington in London in April 2010, and since then they’ve toured the UK twice (once with The Shivers and once with Mumford and Sons) and played headline and support slots in some of London’s most iconic venues. Matthew and the Atlas returned to that same candlelit studio in September 2010 to record their follow-up EP ‘Kingdom of Your Own’, which is out now on Communion Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12579

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Matthew and the Atlas

The eponymous Matthew is Matthew Hegarty, and The Atlas is his wonderful band: Lindsay West on piano and vocals, Harrison Cargill on banjo and guitar, Dave Millar on accordion and Tommy Field on drums. The sound they make together is a sort of woozy, day-dreaming Americana, filtered... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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8:00pm CDT

Meklit Hadero

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Meklit Hadero

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Momo's

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8:00pm CDT

MOON

Psychedelic tribe MOON envokes spirituality and a broad scape of sounds to produce a raw energy of rock n' roll and emotion. A cosmic purge, MOON is composed of Blaise, hailing from Louisiana and Oklahoma natives Brian McKinney and Zachary Doyle. Blaise brings out the vibrancy and eccentricity his native culture vibrates while Brian and Doyle provide a wide, pulsing atmosphere that expands the listener into a musical trance that the band revolves around. The three met while attending Academy of Contemporary Music. After playing their first gig at Norman Music Fest, the band has been providing a new energy for Oklahoma City.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11726

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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8:00pm CDT

Neon Windbreaker

Of all the artists that have sprung up from Toronto's eclectic music scene, Neon Windbreaker may be its most paradoxical (which, considering their competition includes Drake, Crystal Castles, Fucked Up and Broken Social Scene says a lot). A band rooted firmly in the indie scene yet produces melodic hardcore and pop music which espouses the core values of engaging DIY. Neon Windbreaker has, in an alarmingly short amount of time, managed to win over the faith and support of their city through crucial, carefully chosen support slots for Marnie Stern, Monotonix, Lullaby Arkestra and Do Make Say Think and the charitable actions of giving their debut EP away for free as a sandwich, fruit and mixed drink. Which is all to say that these former teen phenoms are a wildcard worth holding because, whether it's during their 200 shows leading up to and including SXSW or on their debut LP (recorded with Owen Pallett producer Leon Taheny) they will blow up just when you need them to. Please visit the attached link to hear newer versions of songs, including a better recording of the song in our profile - http://soundcloud.com/neon-windbreaker
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12213

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Neon Windbreaker

Of all the artists that have sprung up from Toronto's eclectic music scene, Neon Windbreaker may be its most paradoxical (which, considering their competition includes Drake, Crystal Castles, Fucked Up and Broken Social Scene says a lot). A band rooted firmly in the indie scene yet... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Habana Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Peter’s Songs

"PEDRO MENENDEZ - PETERS SONGS" Pedro Menéndez is a brilliant composer and multinstrumentalist (piano, guitar, winds, bandoneon, voice) wellknown for his unique and personal composition style blending jazz, Argentinian and Latin American Folk (tango, candombe, chacarera, zamba, bossa nova) and contemporary clasical influences. Distinguished by a prolific instrumental discography (13 works), on “PETERS SONGS”, PEDRO MENENDEZ shows a different facet and goes deeper into the field of lyrics. Mystery of nature, human essence, cultural, social and political roots of South American continent are poetically reflected with beauty, simplicity and humanity. As a composer, MENENDEZ amazes with an incredibly rich work on harmonies and vocal arrangements and shows himself as an unique eclectic artist full of valuable proposals and restless quests on South American alternative musical expressions. Part of the material included on the CD “PETER´S SONGS” (Contemporaneo Art Music 2010) was originally composed for the documentary film “Querida Mara, Cartas de un viaje por la Patagonia”, an Argentinian /German co-poduction directed by Argentinian well-known Director Carlos Echeverría. “Querida Mara, Cartas de un viaje por la Patagonia” (“Dear Mara, Letters from a journey around the Patagonia”), has been recently premiered on distinguished national movie theaters (Centro Cultural Gral. San Martín, Malba Museum) as well as on internacional European festivals. With an extensive international live performance career destined to keep growing (Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Paraguay, US, Canada, France, Germany, Norway and soon India), PETER´S SONGS is one of the live musical projects that PEDRO MENENDEZ has been recently featuring with great success. After the US premiere of PETERS SONGS at SXSW 2009, 2011 will see Pedro Menendez return to SXSW for fourth consecutive year featuring his projects PETER'S SONGS and PEDRO MENENDEZ FUSION ENSEMBLE (Tour CANADIAN MUSIC FEST - SXSW 2011). MORE MUSICAL PROJECTS OF PEDRO MENÉNDEZ: PEDRO MENENDEZ FUSION ENSEMBLE (www.sonicbids.com/pedromenendezensemble / www.myspace.com/pedromenendezfusion) PEDRO MENENDEZ JAZZTANGO ENSEMBLE (www.myspace.com/pedromenendezjazztangoensamble) PEDRO MENENDEZ - ZONA TANGO (www.sonicbids.com/zonatango / www.myspace.com/zonatangobuenosaires) PEDRO MENENDEZ - PROYECTO BUENOS AIRES (www.myspace.com/proyectobuenosaires) ABOUT PEDRO MENENDEZ´s BIOGRAPHY: Pedro Menendez was born in Buenos Aires in 1957. He has been dedicated to the music since he was 7 years old. He studied with professors like the worldwide known Oscar Aleman ( Josephine Baker's jazz guitarist), Arturo Schneider (Astor Piazzolla´s flutist) and the contemporary classical guitarist Miguel Angel Girollet, among others. He also attended the composition career at the UCA. He has recorded 17 discographic works with compositions of his own with the participation of well-known musicians like Osvaldo Fattoruso on drums (latin jazz Band 'Opa'), Rodolfo Mederos & Marcelo Nissinman on bandoneon, percussionist Rubén Rada, musicians from the Colón Theatre orchestra, among others. He has performed internationally in US, Canada, Norway, Germany, Spain, France and Brazil, including among the most recent shows: CANADIAN MUSIC FEST 2011 / March 9-13, 2011 (Toronto, ON, Canada) SXSW 2011 / March 16-19, 2011 (Austin, TX, USA) SXSW Music Festival 2010, 2009, 2008 (Austin, TX, USA) CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2009, Toronto, ON, Canada (March 2009) SXSW Music Festival & Conference 2009 (Austin, TX, USA, March 2009) DART MUSIC International Day & Night Shows (Austin, TX, March 2009) BRAZIL MUSICA & ARTES + International Guests (Austin, TX, March 2009) FESTIVAL DE INVERNO SESC RIO 2008 (Petrópolis, Teresópolis & Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, BRASIL, July 2008) SXSW Music Festival & Conference 2008 (Austin, TX, USA, March 2008) Rhizome Collective International Show (Austin, TX, USA, March 2008) KUT FM - Live Recording Show (Austin, TX, US, March 2008) Troughout his career he has played on numerous local artistic, cultural venues and festivals, including "Buenos Aires Jazz & other Musics" International Festival, "Mar del Jazz" Festival, Centro Nacional de Música, Casa del Fondo Nacional de la Cultura, Auditorio del Pilar - Recoleta, Avenida Theater, among many others. He has also performed as sessionist together with many other distinguished musicians of the Argentinian scene, like Luis Salinas, Agustín Pereyra Lucena, Guillermo Reuter (2004 SGAE Award), Daniel 'Pipi' Piazzolla, Bossa N´Stones, etc. In the field of contemporary chamber music, he has written several pieces including a concert for Vibraphone and Strings dedicated to the Argentinian Soloist Daniel Serale (premiered on the International Percussion Festival of Patagonia, Argentina, 2006), a concert for Marimba dedicated to the Mexican well-known Soloist Javier Nandayapa, a work of 20 pieces for Piano based on Latin American rythmics (‘Viaje por Latinoamérica’/Voyage through Latin America’ Book I / Book II) and a concert for Guitar and Orchestra. He has composed incidental music for television, theatre and cinema (Argentina and the Munich School of Cinema). Since 1986 he is the Artistic Director of Contemporaneo Art Music, an Argentinian Record Label dedicated to genres as tango, jazz, crossover, folk, world and contemporary classical music (www.contemporaneomusic.com)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12925

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Peter’s Songs

"PEDRO MENENDEZ - PETERS SONGS" Pedro Menéndez is a brilliant composer and multinstrumentalist (piano, guitar, winds, bandoneon, voice) wellknown for his unique and personal composition style blending jazz, Argentinian and Latin American Folk (tango, candombe, chacarera, zamba, bossa... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Copa

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8:00pm CDT

R.S.A.G.

R.S.A.G R.S.A.G. (aka Rarely Seen Above Ground, aka Jeremy Hickey) is a multi-instrumentalist hailing from Kilkenny city who has been making waves since 2008 with his explosive live set and a double album release, Organic Sampler – the debut which received a 5 star review from the Irish Times as well as gaining a Choice Music Prize nomination in the same year. “If the winner of the Choice Music Prize were based solely on their performance tonight, no doubt Jeremy Hickey, or R.S.A.G., would have walked away with that €10,000. For one man with only a drum-kit and a backing track, he gave an utterly riveting and surely exhausting performance. The combinations of complex rhythms and the speed and accuracy with which he played clearly engrossed the audience and earned him the night's only clap-along.” Entertainment.ie, March 2009 R.S.A.G. ( Rarely Seen Above Ground ) is Jeremy Hickey. He is a multi-instrumentalist who records, performs and produces all his own material. Live R.S.A.G. plays drums / percussion and sings. The backing tracks are recorded in his studio. Visually, he has created a virtual band which is projected on a screen behind him. Think of Joy Division, Talking Heads, Fela Kuti, New York rockers, ESG with the visual impact of the Gorillaz. But rather than the use of animation, he aspires to a sort of shadowplay; a show of silhouettes of himself, which he utilises on disc. Think of what DJ Shadow done on his live tour of The Private Press. This is so much more than just music, it is a friendly, full-sensory virus with no known cure. Now back with his Leo Pearson produced follow-up album Be It Right Or Wrong. Be It Right Or Wrong was performed entirely by Hickey and was recorded in Leo’s studio in Thomastown, Kilkenny in August ’09. Leo Pearson is a leading remixer, programmer and producer, and has worked with many big names including U2, Elvis Costello and Howie B. “Recording Be It Right Or Wrong was a completely different experience to Organic Sampler. On Organic Sampler I more of less wrote and recorded everything at home. For Be It Right Or Wrong I chose to record with Leo Pearson in Thomastown, Kilkenny. Leo has a great set-up. It doesn’t have that claustrophobic feeling to it like a lot of studios. I had recorded a lot of the songs again at home and came to the studio with the demos. Straight away we clicked on the sounds and the different vibe I was going for. Leo convinced me to record everything from scratch, which at first I wasn’t into, but now I'm glad I listened. With this album I wanted more of a live feel, almost like a dysfunctional band who needed to get all of their influences out but of course, still being recorded by only one man. Working with Leo was great, he really has a talent of getting the right take from you. In it's feel and technical merit, I wanted this album to be different than my last. Change is something we cant control but we can write about it” - Jeremy Hickey May 2010 “There is a vibrancy and a freshness here and those elements, coupled with Hickey’s clear vision and single-minded approach, have combined to put together one of the best Irish albums you’ll hear in 2010.” – State.ie “Be It Right Or Wrong is innovative, carefully crafted, and often captivating.” – Entertainment.ie “Turning his radar back 50 years, R.S.A.G. (aka Jeremy Hickey) has once again delivered a record as fresh as it is exciting, a homage to the original rock’n’rollers brought bang up to date. Put this down as a Choice nomination shoo-in.” – Irish Times “Hear the drummer get wicked and sublime. No need to be alarmed. Jeremy Hickey knows exactly what he’s doing.” – Hotpress “It marks the arrival of a truly world-beating new talent. Utterly brilliant” – RTE Guide “A truly inventive work from a true original.” AU Magazine “Now more Picasso than Pollock” – Sunday Tribune
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14469

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R.S.A.G.

R.S.A.G R.S.A.G. (aka Rarely Seen Above Ground, aka Jeremy Hickey) is a multi-instrumentalist hailing from Kilkenny city who has been making waves since 2008 with his explosive live set and a double album release, Organic Sampler – the debut which received a 5 star review from the... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Friends

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8:00pm CDT

Reptar

ZUMdAR sees you! Peek-a-boo! Reptar is a band from Athens, GA. We play music that has been likened to space chasm electro dance zone. It makes you want to cummm over to mommys house! There are 4 young gentlemen in the band who prefer to be refered to by the first letter of their last name: K, E, U, and of couse M. We have been playing music for about 1 and a half years. We are working with producer Ben H. Allen (Animal Collective,Gnarls Barkley, Deerhunter, Cut Copy) who produced our first single and our upcoming EP. Reptar is working on a full length album set to come out in the summertime. Get ready to have fun wit your friends. Come be our friend!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12258

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Reptar

Los Angeles, CA - February 22, 2012 - Reptar today announced that their debut full-length album, Body Faucet, will be released on May 1st via Vagrant Records. Produced by Ben Allen (Animal Collective, Gnarls Barkley, Washed Out), Body Faucet is the follow up to the group's heralded... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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8:00pm CDT

Rwake

“The way of the South" has resonated through southern music for generations and “the way”, it seems, for southern metal bands is often raw, to-the-point, unfiltered expression; unflinching delivery oozing with conviction. The southern bands just mean it a bit more. And in that tradition, like EYEHATEGOD and BUZZOV*EN before them, RWAKE f**king "mean it" and don’t care what you think. Just over ten years ago RWAKE started out as a four brothers jamming to kill time, 'cause in Arkansas that's all you have...time. And in time those brothers were joined by other brothers (and a sister) and recorded some tracks their first material in September of ’97. A “real” first demo, Xenoglossalgia: The Last Stage of Awareness, followed shortly as well as a slew of shows throughout the deep south, including their first ventures outside their home state of Arkansas. In December of ’99, RWAKE recorded their first full-length album with TODAY IS THE DAY’s Steve Austin. For reasons buried by the sands of time, the record never saw a proper release and was mostly distributed by the band while on tour via hand-scrawled CD-R’s. RWAKE spent the next few years stringing together shows throughout the Eastern US, developing their overwhelming, cathartic live performances in sweltering warehouses, stuffy basements, and any backwoods DIY show (indoors or out) that would have ‘em. By 2002, RWAKE recorded what would become their first properly released full-length, Hell Is The Door To The Sun. Hell Is The Door... was the sound of a band with a purpose. Less a record than an hour-long summoning of personal demons and primal fury, Hell Is the Door… put RWAKE firmly on the radar of heavy music connoisseurs. ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY took the band on its first proper North American tour in support of Hell Is The Door… and gave RWAKE a platform to expose its ugliness for all to see. Two years of writing and touring culminate in 2004 with RWAKE entering Volume Studios (PELICAN, MINSK, UNEARTHLY TRANCE) with long-time friend Sanford Parker of MINSK to record the full-length album ‘If You Walk Before You Crawl You Crawl Before You Die’. ‘If You Walk…’ was released via At A Loss Records and full on bled the sonic hostility the band had become know for. The band hit the road extensively again; including a run with WEEDEATER and spots shows with the likes of MASTODON, HIGH ON FIRE, The HIDDEN HAND, MEATJACK, and many more over the years. In January ‘06, RWAKE signed with Relapse and that spring made their first appearance as a label artist at the heralded SXSW Music Festival. In one of the most talked-about sets of SXSW ‘06 RWAKE aired out a host of new material that left a trail of slack jaws and blown minds in its wake. Just a few short months later and the band was back in Parker’s Volume Studios to lay that material to tape in the shape of it’s new record Voices of Omens. Voices of Omens hits below the bible-belt with thick, tar-black riffing, vicious male/female howls and leads so sweet you'd think they're from Georgia. Instead thisArkansas band represents their dirty south with their intensely unique style of acid-drenched metal. Voices of Omens is a hostile explosion of hideously impure American metal which emanates an eerie and unsettling vibe; haunting in atmosphere and hallucinogenic in it's effect on the listener.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13317

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Rwake

"The way of the South" has resonated through southern music for generations and "the way" it seems, for southern metal bands is often raw, to-the-point, unfiltered expression; unflinching delivery oozing with conviction. The southern bands just mean it a bit more. And in that tradition... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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8:00pm CDT

SHEL

SHEL is Sarah, Hannah, Eva and Liza: four classically trained musicians who happen to be sisters. From the artist colony of Fort Collins, Colorado, SHEL is sophisticated and youthful, emotional and lighthearted, classic and eccentric. SHEL's engaging live show is marked with a prodigy's creativity and a veteran's instinct for entertaining. Audiences delight with their unique songwriting style and fresh, new sound. Featured in the 2010 Glade ® Candles National Ad Campaign and ABC.com’s “On The Rise,” SHEL is quickly gaining national attention with their unique harmonies and innovative style. This powerhouse 4-pack not only wrote all the songs on their debut LP, but also co-produced the project with six-time Grammy Award winner Brent Maher. With influences ranging from The Beatles to Imogen Heap, SHEL never fails to deliver a refreshingly stellar sound. SHEL is signed to Universal Republic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14294

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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8:00pm CDT

Shelley Short

Shelley Short is based in Portland OR - a city of musicians that is home to the likes of The Decemberists and M Ward. Shelley is one of the rising stars. Her forthcoming album, Then Came the After includes a track recorded by Mike Coykendall. A preview will be released as a 7-inch on Australian label, Flippin Yeah. The album features producer/collaborator Alexis Gideon, Glen Moore, her Family, Cory Gray, Casey Dienel, Melody Macready, and Rachel Blumberg. On her tours throughout the USA, Europe and Australia, Shelley has performed with artists as diverse as Loudon Wainwright III, Colin Meloy of The Decemberists, M Ward, Alexis Gideon, Tom Brosseau and her current tour partner, Darren Hanlon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12710

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Shelley Short

Alt-country chanteuse Shelley Short was born and raised in Portland, ...

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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Simon Says No!

SIMON SAYS NO! With their 2009 critically acclaimed EP debut "Ahoi De Angst" Simon Says No! clearly marked their musical ambitions. Drawing on punk/ hardcore backgrounds the band crafted atmospheric rock reminiscent of Ride, My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive, while showing their potential for writing catchy tunes like the single “Sleeping Heart”. Simon Says No! First saw the light of day in the Bergen, in the fall of 2006. Within a year later they were nomiated for song of the year on Norways biggest radio station, NRK P3's “Urørt” (Untouched). With a constantly changing line-up the band toured the country and released a casette, before the founding members Ruben Nesse and Simon Økland left their home town for Oslo, where they'd already planned to form a solid 4 piece line up with Rolf Mathiesen and Even A. Winje. Work on the new album started when the band toured the U.S. in April 2009, with stops on the east and west coast . Shortly after, they were invited to record with Michael Patterson (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Beck, Lady Tron) in Hollywood. Here the band laid down their first single "Solitary Rush", which inspired bloggers to coin the term Foo-Gaze in description of their sound (Foo Fighters meets My Bloody Valentine). The song “Shiver” also appeared in an episode of the hit TV series “Skins”. The band continued to tour abroad while recording in Norway. New tracks took form with Bjarne Stensli (Serena-Maneesh, Harry’s Gym) and Nick Terry (Klaxons, Primal Scream, Serena Maneesh) as Co-Producers and friends from bands like Harry’s Gym, I Was a King and Blackstrap joined in to add to the production. The album was mixed by Nick Terry in spring 2010. Simon Says No! was released in Norway september 2010, with the rest of Europe following in march 2011 on Brilliance Records. An album recorded everywhere from Hollywood to the Norwegian Fjords drawing on classic indie/ shoegaze while blending backgrounds in hardcore, and pop-rock. CONTACT: Management, Booking, Label Norway: ruben@brilliance.no Management Europe/US: ce@saturdayenterprise.com http://www.simonsaysno.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10954

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Simon Says No!

SIMON SAYS NO! With their 2009 critically acclaimed EP debut "Ahoi De Angst" Simon Says No! clearly marked their musical ambitions. Drawing on punk/ hardcore backgrounds the band crafted atmospheric rock reminiscent of Ride, My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive, while showing their potential... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
512

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Special Guest

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Special Guest

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Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Elysium

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8:00pm CDT

Street Chant

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Street Chant

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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8:00pm CDT

Superstardjs Presents-The ThrowBacks

Throwbacks, Austins best kept secret. DJ Spinner T. and Crop Diggie are not new to the game hip or music for that matter but are ready to bring a new perspective to the world of hip hop and music alike. Both are former members of Austin's legendary 90's hiphop group Sociopath Left. Spinner T. and Crop Diggie have been quiet as DJ and Rapper but have been very busy as DJ/Producer. As members of the DJ crew SuperStarDJs, since 2005 the SSDJS have been a main stay on the Austin DJ scene, with there once historic monthly event Sqratch Karnival bringing Djs together on a open DJ forum to share information and skills on the art of scratching from 2005 to 2009, with there podcast Fatlaces Radio and Unlaced Radio gaining world wide fame in many countries with over a million downloads, the SSDJs brought you a new 90min mix once a week from 2005 to 2009 with plans to revamp the podcast in 2011, Crops two year stint at the Tap Room partnering with Richard Henry with SuperstarTuesdays, and producing for Austin acts such as Mirage and Crew 54 and now stepping back into the arena as the Throwbacks. "It's been over 5 or 6 years since I picked up a mic to rock a stage as an emcee, but I'm telling y'all it's been worth the wait!" Crop Diggie states! With there yet untitled EP due in March 2011 produced by the artist themselves, you can expect for it to be pure fire! Don't take the name lightly, "Just cause we are called the Throwbacks doesn't mean were just giving you that old boom bap. It's there and then some. It's hip hop at it's best from some Austin,Tx OG's"! Crop states. You can catch the Throwbacks making there debut at this years 2011 SouthBySouthWest music conference, there 15th year performing and participating in the worlds largest music conference! You can hear and download there new singles Night Move and Ugh! at there website: www.SuperStarDJs.org
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14808

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Superstardjs Presents-The ThrowBacks

Throwbacks, Austins best kept secret. DJ Spinner T. and Crop Diggie are not new to the game hip or music for that matter but are ready to bring a new perspective to the world of hip hop and music alike. Both are former members of Austin's legendary 90's hiphop group Sociopath Left... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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Sweaters

SWEATERS are doing new and exciting stuff with rock’n’roll and your girlfriend, all in their beloved Los Angeles –their “City by the Sea”. The lineup in no particular order: French Max - known for his bass guitar and a wide array of homemade tank tops. Ladyface Harkins - sex-wax & sex-guitars. And who’s this? Jordan Benik - the voice & barrel-house keys. And of course there has to be a drummer, Joel Isaac Black - proper mod-trap kit, Texas moptop. This quartet grooves with bent sounds, thick harmonies, and crucially cool vibes in a city famous for its disastrous personalities. Harry Nilsson, Keith Moon, Papa John and Dennis Wilson might have said wonderful things about them. But we will never know. Eating the past while toasting to the future. Ladies and gentleman, L.A.’s own SWEATERS. With hope and a decent amount of luck, they are today’s last great pop band. Allowing the music to be born organically while thriving on their self-proclaimed philosophy Can’t Stop Winning SWEATERS gears up for their 7” release on WHITE IRIS RECORDS. Exuding creative duplicity, SWEATERS will accompany their musical genius with a 14-page manifesto explaining their Can’t Stop Winning attitude and theory. Based on the idea of ones inability to lose, Benik explains, “CSW Theory is about relying on instinct to make natural choices so that we may explore our own limitless conscious- ness.” Following their own philosophy after their May 2010 EP (Sky Mall/investigations) with Slow Death Records, SWEATERS will finally bring you another taste of that sweet nectar that is vocally inspiring and instrumentally powerful. In the true style of rock and roll you’ll be bouncing to the guitars riffs and singing along to the chorus of Can’t Stop Winning in no time. Exciting your eardrums with steel guitars, lurching vocals, topped with a seasoning of a 70s vibe that lives in the now, the pot is boiling over and burning off taste buds.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12734

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Sweaters

SWEATERS are doing new and exciting stuff with rock’n’roll and your girlfriend, all in their beloved Los Angeles –their “City by the Sea”. The lineup in no particular order: French Max - known for his bass guitar and a wide array of homemade tank tops. Ladyface Harkins... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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The American Secrets

The American Secrets In February of 2010, a new equation was formulated to solve the age-old question of how to make magic happen: 5 friends from 5 bands in the Detroit area = The American Secrets. Some call them a super group, others call them freaks of nature, and still others refuse to believe it’s happened. And these merry troubadours continue to make believers of the skeptics in every new town, every night, every time. It all started when Steve Saputo, at that time fronting his band Manna and Quail, decided to simply gather some of his close friends from the Detroit music scene to see if they could win Fox Sports Detroit’s annual “April in the D” contest. Write a song proclaiming the awesomeness of Detroit sports during the month of April (when, usually, the Piston, Tigers, and Red Wings are each playing) and win some cash while having your song and video used as a bumper in and out of commercials for every game. It was harmless fun, who knew what could happen? So he rallied Daniel Zott (Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.), Bryon Rossi (Schaeffer), Danny Rossi (Breath and Dirt), and Mike Mulliniks (Danny Cox band), to hang out for a few hours to see what they could come up with. What they came up with was the winning song. Within a month their video aired over 1500 times to over 3 million viewers and quickly they became a household name in the greater Detroit, and Tri-state area. In addition, the band was easily recognized by their tongue-in-cheek videos released via a dedicated YouTube channel…quickly understanding that their music is literally the only thing they take seriously about themselves. Because of promotion obligations from winning the contest, Steve, Daniel, Bryon, Danny and Mike had to rally and write fast in order to have enough material for live performances that Fox Sports Detroit had scheduled for the band. Adding on a last minute moniker for the group to adopt, their first performance was at the Fillmore Detroit on opening day for the Detroit Tigers, and it’s been a non-stop ride ever since. While each of them would admit that the contest was just for kicks and giggles, none of them were prepared for the biggest surprise of all: how much fun they had writing, recording, and performing together. Shortly after performing a couple shows at the Fillmore and then Comerica Park before a Tigers game, the guys decided to write a full length record…again, just for fun. There were no pretenses going into it: 4 lead singers and a guitar virtuoso from 5 different bands in the Detroit area simply had so much fun writing and performing together that they decided to dedicate every Thursday evening towards this full-length…they would write and record one song each time they gathered…until they were finished. Halfway through this project, a friend emailed the band of yet another contest. It seemed that FreeCreditReport.com was re-branding itself and searching for a “real” band to use in their new commercials. FreeCreditScore.com was holding auditions for bands in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago…and also allowed online submissions as a fourth category. With their recent success in the competitive band world only a few months previously, the five gentlemen from Detroit rallied again for a last minute writing and video recording session…again, done in only a few hours…and submitted their video. And again, none of them were prepared for what would happen next. FreeCreditScore.com chose them as one of the 4 finalists in the band search. Before they knew it, they were on a plane to Los Angeles to film their finalist commercials and record the commercial songs for America to see…and vote. The final stage of the FreeCreditScore.com band search was left to America to decide…and decide they did. Not only did their hometown of Detroit rally around them, but apparently the rest of the country did too. Their combination of catchy indie-pop accessibility and quirky videos captured the attention and, dare we say, the hearts of America. FreeCreditScore.com named them the winners, and shortly thereafter, America would come to know the band that now calls itself “The American Secrets” as the next fun-loving, all-American, bearers of good news. Appearances at the LIFEbeat benefit with Ke$ha and B.o.B., the White Carpet at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, and the Live Nation - Fearless Friends Tour have done nothing short of leaving a wake of smiles and infectious pop rock songs stuck in the heads and hearts of listeners across the country. The American Secrets two EP’s “The Fight” and “The Flight” are currently available everywhere online…and are quickly causing all who hear to admit one undeniable fact: the secret is out.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13797

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The American Secrets

The American Secrets In February of 2010, a new equation was formulated to solve the age-old question of how to make magic happen: 5 friends from 5 bands in the Detroit area = The American Secrets. Some call them a super group, others call them freaks of nature, and still others refuse... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
tenOak

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The Apache Relay

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The Apache Relay

The Apache Relay was formed by chance in a Nashville college dorm when Michael Ford Jr. (vocals, bass) met Mike Harris (guitar, vocals). Ford Jr. happened to be looking for some musicians to help perform his own music live, when he heard about Harris' newly formed band, The Apache... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Swan Dive

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8:00pm CDT

The Band of Heathens

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The Band of Heathens

Since emerging as a favorite new live band out of Austin TX in the late 2000s, the Band of Heathens has toured relentlessly, building a devoted following and landing on some of the finest stages in music. Over three studio albums and hundreds of shows each year, they’ve evolved... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Antone's

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The Bears of Blue River

Living tucked away in walk in closets and a crowded one bedroom apartment, The Bears of Blue River stay afloat with hopes of spreading their saccharine tunes to those interested. The members maintain residencies in Chicago and Indianapolis, while one member mystically floats around Pennsylvania. This now five piece group of gents and one gal worked consistently all throughout 2010 to Share the Bear while celebrating the release of their debut EP "The Killer Bee Scare." The folks celebrate and tear apart the make ups of their everyday lives in their most sincere and bop paced way. They briefly vanished into the mystic wonder commonly referred to as Indianapolis in early September to record their full length follow up, "Dames" which is set for release in early 2011. Following a series of breakdowns aboard their jet black, former SWAT Team bus known as "Latifah" to the band,The Bears of Blue River will finally be returning to their heavy touring schedule throughout 2011. Thanks for reading this,
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11977

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The Bears of Blue River

Living tucked away in walk in closets and a crowded one bedroom apartment, The Bears of Blue River stay afloat with hopes of spreading their saccharine tunes to those interested. The members maintain residencies in Chicago and Indianapolis, while one member mystically floats around... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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The Details

Every band who plays SXSW hopes they’ll end the week with a lucrative record deal, or at least the prospect of one. For Winnipeg foursome The Details, that almost happened. “You know the evil manager in the movie the Runaways?” asks Jon Plett, the band’s singer and guitarist. “We met him in an elevator, gave him a press kit and then he wouldn’t stop calling.” That guy was none other than Kim Fowley, a legendary record producer and songwriter who’s worked with The Runaways, Kiss, Alice Cooper and more. They didn’t know who the towering, white-haired 60-something was at first, but Fowley, after listing to their first record — Draw a Distance, Draw a Border — knew exactly who the band was. One day, as Plett was working on his farm (that’s right, he’s a farmer), he got a call. “It was Fowley,” he says. “We talked for an hour, it was so surreal.” The producer said he played the band’s music for people in L.A. and there was a lot of interest. He wanted more tunes and to tried to fly the group out to California. The band was at a crossroads — do they go and potentially give up a piece of the band to the music industry machine? Or stay home and create a new record on their own terms. They chose the latter. It turned out to be the right move, especially since the band found two equally adept producers in Brandon Reid, The National’s engineer and right hand man, and Stephen Carroll, the guitarist of seminal Winnipeg indie act The Weakerthans. Reid and Carroll don’t produce just any act that comes their way. There are two reasons they spent 12 long days working and recording The Details: their huge potential and the fact that they're not afraid of hard work. A lot of bands write some songs in a few weeks then release a record, only to regret the final product. The Details took three years to write the songs on their sophomore effort, Lost Art, and spent a year perfecting them, throwing out songs that didn’t work or redoing tunes that needed an extra push. “We’d play a song a certain way for three months and then flip it on its head,” says Sean Vidal, the group’s other guitarist. “It took us three years to refine the songs the way we wanted them.” That painstaking work was a good thing. It resulted in one of the most exciting records to come out of Winnipeg since The Weakerthans’ Left and Leaving. The combination of Reid and Carroll couldn’t have been more appropriate — Lost Art channels the same type of pull-at-the-heartstrings indie rock as The Weakerthans and The National’s rich folk rock feel. But it’s also got punch. “Vulture Mechanics” kicks off with the loud slap of Shaun Gibson’s snare, eventually launching into a soaring chorus backed by Keli Martin’s deep bass and Vidal’s bright fuzzy riffs.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11710

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The Details

Every band who plays SXSW hopes they’ll end the week with a lucrative record deal, or at least the prospect of one. For Winnipeg foursome The Details, that almost happened. “You know the evil manager in the movie the Runaways?” asks Jon Plett, the band’s singer and guitarist... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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The Honeymoon Thrillers

There is something to be said for taking the old and making it new. With their self titled debut album The Honeymoon Thrillers have done that very thing. Drawing on influences from The Beach Boys and Elvis to The Clash and The Strokes, it is no wonder THT have developed a sound all their own. In the winter of 09' lead singer Nathan Barlowe decided it was time to do something different. "I was listening to old records and just remembered growing up how simple and moving that music was that my dad and uncles would play," Barlowe says, "I sat down and wrote a song a day for 10 days and felt like that was the record." After a "happy accident", THT's sound was born. Nathan was recording the first demo tracks to what would become the album when he accidentally left a distortion pedal on. "I realized I had never really heard anything like what was happening. It was retro and modern all at once." He immediately began searching for the right pieces to form the new band. After adding brother Cary Barlowe on lead guitar, old friends Chris Boyle (bass), Jared Byers (drums), and Josiah Holland (keys), the sound and vision of THT were coming together. Chris Grainger was brought on as producer and the band immediately went into the studio to start recording the album. "We really just wanted to capture the sound of the band as it was, and let the songs speak for themselves," Grainger says. "There was no trickery or studio magic. We used 3 mics on the drums and one in the hallway all recorded in mono. Everything was done at lightning speed just to get it down as it was." The album was mixed by Grammy winning engineer Vance Powell (White Stripes, Raconteurs, Dead Weather). The result of capturing these songs "as they were," has resulted in a stunning debut that is light and dark all at once. The first track and first song written for the project "Shine" makes you feel as if you are on a beach in 1959 as the sun darts in and out of storm clouds. "Modern Love" evokes feelings of the familiar and the unknown, while "Paper Tiger" is a motorcycle ride at breakneck speed. The songs themselves are quite possibly what would have happened if The Everly Brothers grew up listening to The Smiths.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13647

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The Honeymoon Thrillers

There is something to be said for taking the old and making it new. With their self titled debut album The Honeymoon Thrillers have done that very thing. Drawing on influences from The Beach Boys and Elvis to The Clash and The Strokes, it is no wonder THT have developed a sound all... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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The Latebirds

Finnish roots rockers THE LATEBIRDS come out with a new album in 2011. Last Of The Good Ol' Days was completed in LA with producer Jim Scott (Wilco, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash). From the title track's soft piano chords to Kickin' Me's electric guitar mayhem, The Latebirds sound more dynamic and versatile than ever. The new songs are filled with poignant one-liners and insightful observations of the crazy world we live in. Featured guests include Wilco-guitarist Nels Cline and singing actress Minnie Driver. In addition to the new album, The Latebirds release a bonus EP that was captured live at Levon Helm's famous barn studio in Woodstock with an all star guest cast including country legend Kris Kristofferson, Levon Helm and singer-guitarist Dave Rawlings.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11734

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The Latebirds

Finnish roots rockers THE LATEBIRDS come out with a new album in 2011. Last Of The Good Ol' Days was completed in LA with producer Jim Scott (Wilco, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash). From the title track's soft piano chords to Kickin' Me's electric guitar mayhem, The Latebirds sound more dynamic... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Continental Club

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The Strokes

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The Strokes

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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The Tiny Tin Hearts

Winners of The Austin Chronicle's first-ever Sound Wars and named one of Austin's Top 5 Best New Bands of 2009, this 8-piece ensemble from Austin, TX, features banjo, French Horn, cello, violin, trombone, piano, lap steel and electric guitars, bass and drums, crossing all genres from Americana to Pop, Rock, Folk and Classical. Their debut release, a 7-song EP, was produced by George Reiff and released in Sept. 2009. Influences include: Pat Metheny, Paul Simon, Woodie Guthrie, Bill Frisell, Ali Farka Toure, Bruce Springsteen, Sufjan Stevens, Charlie Haden, Joanna Newsom, Debussy, Paul Motian, Tom Waits, Arcade Fire, Terry Riley, Neutral Milk Hotel, Pete Seeger, Fela Kuti, Ry Cooder, Tony Trischka, Danny Schmidt, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Exploding Star Orchestra, Elton John
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15147

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The Tiny Tin Hearts

Winners of The Austin Chronicle's first-ever Sound Wars and named one of Austin's Top 5 Best New Bands of 2009, this 8-piece ensemble from Austin, TX, features banjo, French Horn, cello, violin, trombone, piano, lap steel and electric guitars, bass and drums, crossing all genres from... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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These Wonderful Evils

THESE WONDERFUL EVILS Taking their name from The Shakers' 1968 Swedish psych classic, These Wonderful Evils are largely the product of guitarist Zak Boerger and draw equally on the traditions of garage psych and proto-punk, as well as slightly more erudite folk and minimalist approaches to sound-as-song. Their debut album ‘Regine Flory’ was a sideways attempt at that hoary chestnut “the anti-war record,” and in a 2008 review, The Wire magazine said, “there’s a lonesome edge to the music that would situate it outside of any particular historical tradition and closer to the mystery school of regional private press obscurities. The acoustic tracks skirt the fringes of American primitive without particularly sounding like anyone else, but it’s the elegiac fuzz settings that really make the album stand out.” Dusted magazine said of their second LP “Parade Room,” “Boerger’s sophomore effort as These Wonderful Evils is almost a benign noise record, unrushed in the execution and more focused on the atypical melding of styles than the urgency of a message. Each layer of guitar tone feels meticulously appointed: just the right degree of fuzz atop the resonant tremolo of a softly wavering electric guitar atop lapping undulations of a warmly strummed acoustic.” If asked, main Evil Zak Boerger will acknowledge the genius of Keith Richards, Alex Chilton, Epic Soundtracks, Richard Thompson, Ron Asheton, Roy Harper, Terry Riley, Johnny Marr, Ed Kuepper, and his mom. A 2CD reissue of the 2010 limited cassettes "Vermilion Sands" and "Cerro Rico" will be available spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11013

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These Wonderful Evils

THESE WONDERFUL EVILS Taking their name from The Shakers' 1968 Swedish psych classic, These Wonderful Evils are largely the product of guitarist Zak Boerger and draw equally on the traditions of garage psych and proto-punk, as well as slightly more erudite folk and minimalist approaches... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Hideout

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Thousands

Thousands is a two-piece acoustic band from Seattle. Kristian Garrard and Luke Bergman play guitars and harmonize together on complex and beautiful songs. They have been playing together for about 4 years. Thousands' first record record, titled "The Sound Of Everything" is being released by Bella Union in March of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11709

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Thousands

Thousands is a two-piece acoustic band from Seattle. Kristian Garrard and Luke Bergman play guitars and harmonize together on complex and beautiful songs. They have been playing together for about 4 years. Thousands' first record record, titled "The Sound Of Everything" is being released... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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8:00pm CDT

Vandaveer

VANDAVEER is the song-singing, record-making, globetrotting project penned and put forth by alt-folk tunesmith Mark Charles Heidinger. Born in Ohio, raised in Kentucky, and currently camped out in the nation's capital, Vandaveer offers up melodic Americana that is both haunting and easy, forlorn and welcoming, with stories as universal as the songs they inhabit. Vandaveer shapeshifts from studio to stage and back with a revolving cast of characters, most prominent among them Rose Guerin, offering up the loveliest harmonies heard this side of Eden. Vandaveer's third full length, Dig Down Deep, offers a collage of churning rhythms, steady guitar and ringing piano beneath tales of war and impermanence, loss and love. The music serves as both mirror and platform for Vandaveer's stories-booming bass drum during moments of turmoil and conquest, throaty cello in moments of peace and predation, trembling keys in moments of uncertainty and hope. Out of the mosaic rise two voices in perfect harmony (Heidinger and Guerin), narrating and navigating the lives of Vandaveer's characters with confidence and grace. Heidinger's lyrics incorporate imagery both grandiose and familiar, and he balances the two with ease. He calls to the young man in the title track, 'you plant your feet, you stand your ground, while the bricks you laid come crumbling down from head to toe, covered up in dust like Jericho... you know a house don't make a home when you build it all alone'. Vandaveer has an disarming ability to stand, walk and feel in someone else's skin, using familiar words in a fresh context to give them new life and meaning. Dig Down Deep will be released April 26, 2011 in the North America on Supply and Demand Music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12260

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Vandaveer

VANDAVEER is the song-singing, record-making, globetrotting project penned and put forth by alt-folk tunesmith Mark Charles Heidinger. Born in Ohio, raised in Kentucky, and currently camped out in the nation's capital, Vandaveer offers up melodic Americana that is both haunting and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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8:00pm CDT

Wise Blood

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Wise Blood

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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8:00pm CDT

World Beneath World

With a sound that bridges the gap between the underground sludge/doom movement and mainstream metal, World Beneath World stands alone at the forefront of Metal's next wave. Stemming from the success of last year's debut EP, with extensive support from internet radio around the world, as well as terrestrial airplay on KNAC in Los Angeles and KLAQ in El Paso among others, the end of 2010 saw World Beneath World travel to New Orleans at the special request of thrash/groove metal pioneers, Exhorder, to serve as main support. Their full-length follow-up CD, "Nein", expertly produced and engineered by Sterling Winfield (Pantera, Mudvayne, Damage Plan, HellYeah) is set for release early this year soon to be followed by a tour in support of Exhorder and Texas metal legends Rigor Mortis. 'Nein' builds on the sonic architecture of its predecessor and displays World Beneath World, coming into their own, as the sole purveyors of the new sludge sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13873

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World Beneath World

With a sound that bridges the gap between the underground sludge/doom movement and mainstream metal, World Beneath World stands alone at the forefront of Metal's next wave. Stemming from the success of last year's debut EP, with extensive support from internet radio around the world... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Prague

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8:00pm CDT

Zawcain

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Zawcain

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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8:00pm CDT

Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers

She sounds like she might have been born a coal miner’s daughter in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, or maybe grown up next door to her daddy’s blacksmith forge outside Winchester, Virginia. But while Zoe Muth (pronounced Mewth) has the authentic honky tonk angel aura of Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline in her voice, she’s the woman who is helping to turn Seattle, Washington, from the capital of grunge into a north‐west heartland of purest Americana. Zoe’s songs about cold‐hearted beaux, faithless love and her own ability to serially pick the ones who swear they won’t but always wind up making her blue, follow in the classic country tradition and her band of top notch pickers ‐ The Lost High Rollers ‐ including mandolinist Ethan Lawton, pedal steel guitarist and dobro boss Dave Harmonson and banjo man Jason Stewart, frame every story with suitably sobbing lines, tough‐as‐nails vigour and a rockin’ bar‐room beat. She started teaching herself to play the guitar in high school, found role models in Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie and graduated to include influences such as Texas country‐blues poet Townes Van Zandt, from whose song No Lonesome Tune she appropriated her backing band’s name. The debut album, Zoe Muth and The Lost High Rollers was greeted like good ole blue collar manna by country music fans who had grown tired of having their odes to heartbreak popified and their tales of crying tears into beers click‐tracked to anaemic perfection. On its Stateside release, it shot straight to the Number 1 position on the hugely‐influential FAR Chart, compiled from returns submitted by DJs with freeform (no playlists) radio shows on public, college and community stations, indicating coast‐to‐coast acknowledgement of something great. No surprise as Zoe’s the real‐deal, shooting from the hip and delivering country aces from a straight deck.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11773

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Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers

She sounds like she might have been born a coal miner’s daughter in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, or maybe grown up next door to her daddy’s blacksmith forge outside Winchester, Virginia. But while Zoe Muth (pronounced Mewth) has the authentic honky tonk angel aura of Loretta Lynn... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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8:15pm CDT

Arabrot

*** Årabrot Biography, 2010 *** Årabrot is a Norwegian noise-rock band from Haugesund, Norway. Årabrot is named after the city garbage disposal and the local authorities also found it appropriate to place a school for troubled youths there. In the same way these garbage disposals are a yeasty oasis of scents and liquids that through the years will mutate into indefinable masses, Årabrot is a band that continuously develops into something more raw and intriguing. Since starting out in 2001, Årabrot’s main core has been Kjetil Nernes (songwriter, guitar and vocals) and Vidar Evensen (drums and visuals), and in recent years noise artist Stian Skagen has been a regular on-and-off member of the band. Collaborating with producers such as Billy Anderson (Melvins, Neurosis), Emil Nikolaisen (Serena Maneesh) and Steve Albini (Nirvana, High on Fire) the band has released three full-length albums and a grotesque bouquet of singles and EPs. 2009 alone produced two critically acclaimed Eps’ ‘AbsoluteNegativism’ and ‘I Rove’, together with a double LP with side project Nernes/Skagen, and last but not least the masterpiece ‘The Brother Seed’, the latter earning lots of international attention and a Norwegian Grammy nomination. The stories surrounding Årabrot are many and we won’t waste time summarising them all, but worthy of notice is Årabrot completing a nine-day tour after vocalist Nernes blew his lung the first show, and that Nernes’ riff arm has steel implants after being manhandled by police and dog. Or that the band’s regular female roadie won a pissing contest with David Yow of The Jesus Lizard. No, now we must stop. Årabrot is about to represent for this generation what the sum of Melvins, Birthday Party and Swans was to the generation before them; a source of pleasure from both auditory and moral excesses. The band’s foundation is noise-rock, but has strong elements of industrial music and noise. In Årabrot there is also a dramatic component few other bands in history possess: histories are told and emotions are laid out in a way that’s closer to the compositional techniques of experimental film and theatre than traditional song structure. Last but not least they are drawn to the lyrics that combine elements of two of the most stimulating works of human kind: The Bible and Pornography.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13023

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Arabrot

*** Årabrot Biography, 2010 *** Årabrot is a Norwegian noise-rock band from Haugesund, Norway. Årabrot is named after the city garbage disposal and the local authorities also found it appropriate to place a school for troubled youths there. In the same way these garbage disposals... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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8:15pm CDT

Castanets

Everybody's got stories and histories and back-stories but when the lights go out and the shit goes down, what good'll they do you? What we need is courage, sanctity, and some love (carnal, secret, even troubled.) We need Son House or Charley Patton, nothin' but clapping hands, and a hoarse voice telling us about Gawwwd, the Devil, that WOMAN. We need blues and we need beats smashing outta the back end of a Cadillac in some back-end-town. And we get all of that with Castanets. Let's roll the time-line. Come 2004 there was Castanets' Asthmatic Kitty debut, Cathedral, with country guitars and electronics that shook the bar-tops of San Diego, deepest-darkest Brooklyn, and parts unknown. The order of the day was noise on noise and free-jazz haze-outs. First Light's Freeze was a dream of ice and piles of river rock. It was American music from the old tradition but witnessed in 2005, solidly, with no eye for nostalgia or romanticism. 2007 was In The Vines, and suddenly we were there in the backseat in the summer while the wind blew through the car and drowned out everything but your own damn thoughts. ("Put your body, 'cross my body and sway, sway, sway" went the radio when we pulled over to take a piss.) It was lusts and heat and a rising rrrahhhwww of lap steel. City of Refuge came in 2008, a minimalist desert opera of stillness, barren parking lots, and hot air. It was 15 tracks of warm beer, sunbaked trailers, and-somewhere, far off in that empty bar you wish you lived in-the jukebox playing the most golden of high-plains country. And now we've got Texas Rose, The Thaw, and The Beasts. This time it's an oscillating, dissolving reverie of country and folk that goes from clattering and dark to big and triumphant then right back to noise again. This, Castanets' fifth for Asthmatic Kitty, is bossman Ray Raposa dropping a pop record on us and, at the same time, keeping it proper with one foot in a shimmering puddle of strangeness and experimentation. It's nearly 39 minutes of counter-narrative Nashville reborn as a strange, beautiful landscape of engaging electronics and thick choruses and deep noise. Here we witness Castanets going epic, knocking the ball right outta the park and hitting the back lights with a big tissshhh of busted glass and sparks showering down. This is Castanets, MVP.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14447

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Castanets

Everybody's got stories and histories and back-stories but when the lights go out and the shit goes down, what good'll they do you? What we need is courage, sanctity, and some love (carnal, secret, even troubled.) We need Son House or Charley Patton, nothin' but clapping hands, and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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8:15pm CDT

Dirty Ghosts

The Dirty Ghosts are pale and unwashed, yet they are fresh. Though based on solid ideas, the band is always attempting to get new with their style!!!! They are basically like a kid in a mask shop, always putting on weird new music masks, then having a hard time taking off the masks, so when they pick new masks, they just pull them over the old masks. The genre of music they do should be called "Layered Mask". They are all musicians and they all want to make melodies that fight their way into your head like a controlling babysitter. Allyson handles electric guitar while Binks handles electric bass and Aesop Rock handles the beat machines and this suits all of them just fine. Allyson and Carson have been collaborating for years, playing out ideas in the basement until the songs arrive via mental fax machine. So put a quarter in the fax machine and listen to a singing piece of paper.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14357

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Dirty Ghosts

Like dirty ghosts, Allyson Baker and Carson Binks, two Toronto expats, rose from the ashes of their old San Francisco-based band Parchman Farm and formed Dirty Ghosts in 2006, a stripped down form of gritty garage and psychedelia with drum loop-y programming by hip-hop recording artist... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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8:15pm CDT

Fences

FENCES www.sadcastle.com Christopher Mansfield is Fences. Don't let the brevity of that sentence deceive you; it contains universes. Fences is not merely the recording alias of the Seattle songwriter. It is the distillation of Mansfield's entire aesthetic. "I've tried to take everything in the world that I love, and turn it into this thing that's Fences," says the straightforward 27-year-old. Fences starts with Mansfield's life experience to date, and ends… well, when he says so. Hopefully not for a long time. Because right now, Fences is just coming into its own, with the release of a stunning debut album, entitled, naturally, Fences. The ten-song set was co-produced by Sara Quin of Tegan & Sara, who Mansfield credits not only with helping him sculpt the most fully realized expression of his music to date, but also giving him impetus to forge ahead before they'd ever collaborated artistically. "I was just working as a breakfast cook, spending my money at the bar, and playing songs with my friends in my kitchen. It was no big deal. And then when she contacted me, I remember thinking, Whoa! My life might be a little different from now on." Not to exaggerate the impact of her interest—this isn't The Blind Side, folks—but encouragement from an established recording artist went a long way towards making Mansfield take his music more seriously. "Everything that Chris writes, melodically and lyrically, has that rare balance of patience and urgency that I love in honest, haunting pop songs," says Quin. And she did her homework before arriving at that laudatory conclusion. Prior to recording Fences, Quin requested that Mansfield send her everything he'd written to date. From those forty selections, they winnowed the choices down. "Both of us wanted to capture the most potent Fences, the thing that sums it up as a whole, song-wise—especially since this was a debut." Fences is the culmination of Mansfield's songwriting to date, stretching back to the project's inception in the Boston area circa 2004, and continuing right up to songs written shortly before recording. "Hands," carried by hypnotic finger picking and a gauzy vocal performance, is among the oldest selections in Mansfield's catalog, while "From Russia With…" and "Sadie"—a standout that stakes out the treacherous terrain between emo and Americana with quiet confidence—are newly minted. Longtime fans will find polished renditions of concert favorites "The Same Tattoos" and the musical dialogue "My Girl The Horse," the latter's haunting refrain "neither one of us will make it down this hill alive" lingering long after the fade. Mansfield jokes that he traffics in "wussy pop music," and his full-band live performances are more upbeat than novices might anticipate, but as Fences attests, beneath his sing-along hooks and charismatic performances are songs with a steel core. Fences summarizes Mansfield's music in succinct, compelling fashion—no simple feat, considering that his sound doesn't fit neatly in any single box. He speaks with audible affection of '80s innovators like the Cure, Kate Bush, and Morrissey, icons who created a consummate, all-encompassing aesthetic, just as he aspires to do with Fences. A close listen to the rhythm tracks on several cuts also underscores Mansfield's love of down-tempo classic country. An anthology of Johnny Cash's Sun Records sides was one of his constant soundtracks while working as a dishwasher. "The tempo of that material just has a unrelenting drive," he reflects. "It carries the lyrics from start to finish before you even realize what has been said." Further enriching his sound, Mansfield also has a powerful affinity for jazz, citing John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Wayne Shorter among his favorites. "Sometimes that music is just so chaotic, which is what growing up feels like," he observes. "I always wondered why more confused teenagers didn't listen to jazz. The girl you're in love with doesn't love you back? Go home and put on Charlie Parker playing 'Embraceable You.'" Later he studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Sometimes Mansfield's jazz background is reflected in something as simple as augmenting a minor chord with a major seventh, but Berklee also sold him on the value of commitment and discipline. Hence Mansfield's laser-like focus on achieving his goals. "I appreciate the workmanship, the dedication required to get the art to where it should be." Like the aforementioned Morrissey, Mansfield's involvement in Fences extends well beyond the music, to the accompanying record sleeves, promotional photos, and videos. The cover of his self-released 2008 Ultimate Puke EP may have seemed better suited to a sludge or speed metal band, with it's well-executed cartoon of a grizzly bear regurgitating a half-digested Fences logo, but Mansfield commissioned that imagery for specific reasons: "That EP was a mix of all these demos and shit on my computer," literally purged from his hard drive. Plus he wanted a sleeve that eschewed the obvious visual vocabulary a comparable artist might've chosen. "You wouldn't expect that kind of art to accompany this sort of music, you'd expect maybe a cute little bird on the cover." On the other hand, for the more thoughtful Fences, he chose a personal talisman, a found photograph (of a young girl covered in Christmas tinsel) he'd long used as a bookmark. "I wanted this album to look slightly mature and beautiful, but you still can't categorize exactly what that might be. If you just saw that art, you wouldn't really know what the music sounds like." But you would definitely be intrigued, and your curiosity would be rewarded. Or watch the video for "Girls With Accents." Despite a lyric that has been misconstrued out of context, Mansfield navigates a confusing landscape—labyrinthine houseplants, kitchen chairs stacked to the rafters, and the layered look taken to ridiculous extremes—while feeding his dog, putting away the dishes. In the clip's maelstrom of seeming insanity, he stays centered… just as his music feels rooted on terra firma no matter how unpleasant or odd the circumstances that inspired it, or how noisy the buzz surrounding it continues to grow. Chris Mansfield is Fences. And Fences is just the first taste of great things to come.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14125

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Fences

FENCES www.sadcastle.com Christopher Mansfield is Fences. Don't let the brevity of that sentence deceive you; it contains universes. Fences is not merely the recording alias of the Seattle songwriter. It is the distillation of Mansfield's entire aesthetic. "I've tried to take everything... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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8:15pm CDT

Gabriel Prokofiev

Gabriel Prokofiev is a London-based composer, producer, and founder of the NONCLASSICAL record label & club night (www.nonclassical.co.uk). Since he was 10 he has been leading a double life: playing in Rock bands, background in producing dance music & hip-hop, alongside composing Classical music. These two lives have collided in his pioneering nonclassical project for which he makes Remixes of contemporary classical music and DJs classical music in night-clubs. After studying classical music and electroacoustic composition at both Birmingham and York universities, he took a break from classical and formed a band (UK Punk-funk electro act Spektrum) and became a full time producer, making Electro & Hip-hop music under the name Medasyn and a variety of other guises. Then he returned to his classical roots in 2003, composing a critically acclaimed String Quartet No1 ("Stunning" DJ Magazine, "defies comparison" Daily Telegraph) which he released on his own independent label NONCLASSICAL, complete with Remixes of the original Quartet. His compositions include a well received 2nd String Quartet, 'Sleeveless Scherzo' for solo violin & solo dancer commissioned by the Rambert Dance Company; as well as the groundbreaking Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra. This concerto premiered by DJ Yoda & the Heritage Orchestra at The Scala in Kings Cross has been performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra with Beni G to a packed Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, won Best Comtemporary Classical CD at the 2010 Independent Music Awards, and was recently premiered by the 'Present Music' ensemble in the USA. Other recent works include a book of piano music for Russian virtuoso Pianist GeNIA (recently released on the Nonclassical label), a large scale work 'IMPORT/EXPORT' for percussionist Joby Burgess's group Powerplant, using Junk objects; a collection of songs for cutting edge vocal trio Juice; a concerto for 'dancing' Viola, String Orchestra, Trombones & Percussion; and a 3rd String Quartet premiered by the Ruysdael Quartet to a packed Wigmore Hall in May 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13905

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Gabriel Prokofiev

Gabriel Prokofiev is a London-based composer, producer, and founder of the NONCLASSICAL record label & club night (www.nonclassical.co.uk). Since he was 10 he has been leading a double life: playing in Rock bands, background in producing dance music & hip-hop, alongside composing... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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8:15pm CDT

JM Airis

Originally from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Airis's recordings have remained rooted in a four-track forever ethos, both in composition and sound as he's migrated East for the past decade. Dedicating himself to experimenting with available recording gear, he continued focusing on mastering analog tape machines when others had gone digital, giving his catalogue a distinct ancestral flavor unwaveringly devoted to his own sculpted sense of Americana. Upon his arrival in New York City, Airis began building a recording studio in an industrial era textile factory in Brooklyn. Indian Summer tastefully explores song layers in the variety of the warehouse's sound rooms, lending an unusual honesty to his work and highlighting location as more player than muse. From the outset the record is overtly a man alone in his music, surrounded by millions in one of the largest modern cities.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14777

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JM Airis

Originally from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Airis's recordings have remained rooted in a four-track forever ethos, both in composition and sound as he's migrated East for the past decade. Dedicating himself to experimenting with available recording gear, he continued focusing on mastering... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Mohawk

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8:15pm CDT

The New Mastersounds

The New Mastersounds are a four-piece band based in Leeds, England, whose modern take on vintage soul-jazz, funk and rock draws influences from Jimmies McGriff, Smith, and Hendrix, as well as their most closely-associated mentors, The Meters. Try to imagine Grant Green and Lou Donaldson having a fight in a Hammond Organ shop while James Brown holds the coats, and you have some idea of what to expect from this band. Their first single, One Note Brown, was released on Blow It Hard Records in 2000 and was passionately championed by acclaimed Northern Soul and funk DJ Keb Darge. To date, the band has released four studio records: 102%, This Is What We Do, Be Yourself, Keb Darge Presents… as well as The New Mastersounds Re::Mixed, and Live At La Cova. Also of note: their single, “Your Love Is Mine” featuring Corinne Bailey Rae, was used in the 2007 Warner Brothers movie Feast of Love. Having toured throughout Europe, Japan and the USA, the NMS have earned global recognition as a key band in the ‘New Funk’ scene. But purists beware: their unique blend of funk, rock, soul and dance music is hard to sum up and doesn’t fit neatly into any one genre. Headed soon to a city near you, The New Mastersounds deliver gritty grooves and deep rhythms in clubs, theater venues and festivals alike. Their live shows will get you up dancing and hold you there intoxicated by the funk until last call- when you’ll stagger home, sweaty and exhausted, on a wave of euphoria. Led by guitarist and producer Eddie Roberts, The New Mastersounds feature Joe Tatton on Hammond, Pete Shand on bass and Simon Allen on drums.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13374

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The New Mastersounds

The New Mastersounds are a four-piece band based in Leeds, England, whose modern take on vintage soul-jazz, funk and rock draws influences from Jimmies McGriff, Smith, and Hendrix, as well as their most closely-associated mentors, The Meters. Try to imagine Grant Green and Lou Donaldson... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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8:15pm CDT

Ximena Sariñana

Ximena Sariñana When Mexican vocalist Ximena Sariñana released her debut solo album, Mediocre, in 2008, Rolling Stone gave it four stars and praised it as “one of the strongest debuts from a female singer-songwriter since Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me.” Recording the Spanish-language album was a natural step for Sariñana, who had risen to fame in her homeland as a child actress and had fronted a successful indie band for four years. “In Mexico, people believed in me as an artist,” says the fully bilingual 25-year-old. So when she began thinking about recording an album in English she was confronted with a tough decision: “Either stay in my country, where everyone knows who I am, or start from scratch and convince people that I’m worth it.” She chose the latter. The result is a collection of songs that showcase her deep, striking voice, smart, thoughtful lyrics and offbeat personality. “I think of albums as Polaroid pictures of who I was at that given moment,” says Sariñana. “All the songs are a bit dark. They capture a sort of general doom that I try to compensate with humor,” she says. The lead single, “Different,” opens with a playful whistle but is really an apology to listeners “about maybe not expressing myself clearly because of my different nationality,” while “Bringing Us Down” was inspired by the poem “Candles” by Greek poet Constantine P. Cavafy and deals with growing older and looking back at the fading past. The album not only reflects Sariñana’s wise-beyond-her years demeanor, but also the kind of sonic growth and experimentation expected from a risk-taker. “Everything was about forcing myself out of my comfort zone,” says the singer, having leapt beyond her usual stripped down, mellow arrangements and into more daring musical territory. “I wanted quicker, bigger sounding songs and more bass and electronic instruments,” says Sariñana, who plays the piano throughout. “I needed to be able to move to it on stage.” To help accomplish this, she enlisted producers Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Devo, The Bird and the Bee), Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Natalia Lafourcade. Recorded in Los Angeles, the songs are indeed snapshots; vignettes of events and emotions ornamented by lush arrangements and lightened by occasional whimsy. “Common Ground” is exalted with bells and space drums and “Wrong Miracle” includes circuit-bent children’s toys and footsteps on gravel. “Echo Park,” one of the last songs recorded, was built around a Casio drum machine and the need for a little comic relief. “I wanted to write something that was going to make me laugh. I didn’t want to go too deep or serious like I usually do,” says Sariñana. “I decided to make fun of how girls, especially in my world, always fall for guys in a band.” “Tu Y Yo” (You and Me) is the only song on the album sung entirely in Spanish. “My mother language and the country where I live in is such an important part of who I am,” says Sariñana, who was born in Guadalajara and raised partly in LA before moving to Mexico City. Raised in a highly creative family—her mother is a screenwriter and her father is a film director and producer—instilled a love of the arts in her early on. “I was four years old when I started acting,” says Sariñana, a natural-born entertainer who became a household name in Mexico by appearing in 11 films (among them box office hit Amar Te Duele and film festival winner Dos Abrazos) as well as three prime time telenovelas. An early discovery of jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald ignited her love of music, and at age 15 she began studying at Mexico’s Academia de Musica Fermatta. At 17, she honed her vocal skills during a five-week program at Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music and then began fronting a jazz-funk fusion band called Feliz No Cumpleaños (Happy Un-Birthday) which “made a bit of noise in the underground,” as she puts it. She also brought together her loves of film and music on occasion, co-writing and singing three songs on the Amar Te Duele soundtrack (which stayed on the Top 10 Soundtracks list in Mexico for 10 years) and acting as music supervisor for several films. By the time Mediocre was released, Ximena’s status as a artist was already cemented; the record debuted at number one in Mexico and went platinum soon after. Mediocre reached #10 on the Billboard Latin Pop Chart, #38 on the Billboard Latin Album Chart and Ximena was the only Latin artist in iTunes Best 10 Albums of 2008. She won the Best New Artist Award in the Premios MTV Latinoamerica 2008 (Latin MTV Awards) and received three Latin Grammy Nominations for Best New Artist, Best Alternative Song and Producer of the Year. Mediocre also received a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album. Despite her successes, Sariñana has no expectations when it comes to her English-language debut. “It’s my first record to a lot of people. I just hope listeners can hear the honesty in the album,” she says. “I titled it after myself because my name keeps it close to me and who I am as an artist and a person.” It’s a name many will come to recognize soon enough.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13634

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Ximena Sariñana

Ximena Sariñana When Mexican vocalist Ximena Sariñana released her debut solo album, Mediocre, in 2008, Rolling Stone gave it four stars and praised it as “one of the strongest debuts from a female singer-songwriter since Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me.” Recording the Spanish-language... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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8:20pm CDT

Jackie Chain

Jackie Chain is a native son to Huntsville, AL. Jackie found his love for rap music at an early age, growing up in the trailer parks and listening to his favorite groups such as Eightball and MJG, UGK, 3-6 Mafia and Too Short.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15101

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Jackie Chain

Jackie Chain is a native son of Huntsville, AL. Jackie found his love for rap music at an early age, growing up in the trailer parks and listening to his favorite groups such as Eightball and MJG, UGK, 3-6 Mafia and Too Short. As early as 5th grade Jackie had won local talent shows... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:20pm - 9:20pm CDT
Venue 222

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8:20pm CDT

Shapes Have Fangs

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Shapes Have Fangs

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:20pm - 9:20pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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8:25pm CDT

League510

League510 hailing from Oakland, CA is a team of positive, driven and well established artists (T.K., Mr. Knowitall, Monty, and Blacksmith) who've become pioneers in a sea of musicians. They've most certainly proven their determination, fortitude and tenacity in striving to desecrate the stigmas that have been placed to separate music. League510 has ranked amongst the best of rising artists on numerous, recognized lists in the entertainment world. These include Mtvu, Mtv Jams, Vh1.com and SpikeTV.com. The group has also toured throughout the United states, which has brought about a major following to their music. In correlation to their love for music, League510 has sought to bring light to a new sound dubbed Town Techno, It takes hip-hop's basis of beats and rhymes, filters them through an uptempo techno influence, and then liberally swathes it all with synthesizer riffs. League510 is genuinely intrigued by the musical evolution of humanity and have an honest desire to spread good energy through vocal art.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13576

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League510

League510 hailing from Oakland, CA is a team of positive, driven and well established artists (T.K., Mr. Knowitall, Monty, and Blacksmith) who've become pioneers in a sea of musicians. They've most certainly proven their determination, fortitude and tenacity in striving to desecrate... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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8:25pm CDT

Light Pollution

Apparitions, the first full length album by Chicago’s Light Pollution has blown the roof off the building. This moody masterpiece of a record combines catchy melodic flights with an edgy sensibility that manifests itself in the subtle flourishes of pop-psychedelia, sophisticated harmonies and the evocative lyrics of front man Jim Cicero. The band’s dazzlingly inventive soundscapes and choral arrangements push the current boundaries of pop music far beyond the breaking point to create a perfect hybrid of moody indie pop and psychedelia. Apparitions is incredibly formed and informed for a debut full length.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12436

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Light Pollution

Apparitions, the first full length album by Chicago’s Light Pollution has blown the roof off the building. This moody masterpiece of a record combines catchy melodic flights with an edgy sensibility that manifests itself in the subtle flourishes of pop-psychedelia, sophisticated... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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8:25pm CDT

Overflow

Energetic, powerful, passionate and supreme live performances, joyful & dancing concert atmosphere, good sense of humour, hundreds and hundreds concerts around the Europe, USA & Canada and with Pixies, Beastie Boys, Queens of the stone age... created their reputation of genuine concert attraction. Overflow is Croatian indie punk rock band, one of the most successful and exciting bands coming from the teritory of south-east Europe. They started playing as children in ethno orchestra where they met and started DIY band. They released five full lenght albums "Through Department Store", "Dorothy", .."Extremely perverted fantasies of the mad milkmans disordered mind".., .."Unbreastfed 69".. and .."Live" at...parties", number of singles and compilations with Nofx, NoMeansNo, The Hives, Over it, MDC, The Ex, Bambix...Their music has been distributed in Europe, Canada, Australia and USA. Overflow was first Croatian band broadcasted on MTV International and on cult show «120 minutes». They played in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, The Netherlands, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, USA... at number of festivals: Exit festival (SER), South by southwest (USA), Frequency (A), Canadian Music Week, CMJ Music Marathon (USA), Fontenay le Compte (F), Popkomm (D), Hodokvas (SK), Woodrock (A), RegiON Live (HU) and at biggest festival in their region: Radar festival, Spancirfest, TrnFest, Dirty Old Festival, Njoki Summer Festival, Pula film festival...They performed live on national tv & radio in Croatia, Slovenia, Netherlands, Austria, Serbia and Macedonia. Overflow played with many great bands: Pixies, Beastie Boys, Queens of the stone age, Placebo,No Use For A Name, New Bomb Turks, Kaiser Chiefs, NoMeansNo, Beatsteaks, The Exploited, Millencolin, Lagwagon, Les Thugs, The Bell Rays, Donots, MegaCity4, DOA, CSS, Dead Moon, Burning Heads, Posion Idea, Urge Overkill, Boo Radleys... Overflow recently recorded new album "Hit me" in famous Studio 150 in Amsterdam and will be premiering at SXSW 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10959

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Overflow

Energetic, powerful, passionate and supreme live performances, joyful & dancing concert atmosphere, good sense of humour, hundreds and hundreds concerts around the Europe, USA & Canada and with Pixies, Beastie Boys, Queens of the stone age... created their reputation of genuine concert... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
Prague

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8:25pm CDT

Run,Walk!

Run, WALK! could be the loudest band you'll hear at this year's SXSW. They are also one of the most promising. In a crank it up as far as it will go, you're either with us or against us kind of way. Matthew Pickering-Copley (bass, vocals) and Tom Clements (drums) have been battering UK and European audiences with their bass-led artrock for several years. They couple distortion, feedback and a megaton of low-end crunch with sharp hooks and stop-start rhythms. This is equal parts cerebral and fun rock and roll made by musicians too young to order drinks at the bar . Back in their home country, the Run, WALK! boys have established themselves as frontrunners of the underground music scene. They formed as tenagers in the southern city of Winchester. It wasn't long until they were snapped up by hip hardcore label Holy Roar (Gallows, Rolo Tomassi, The Ghost of a Thousand). Shortly afterwards they released the seven-track EP 'I Hope This All Works Out So I Can Stop Standing on Even Amounts of Manholes in the Street' to critical acclaim. Reviewers praised their musical ecclecticism and unrelenting execution, likening them to a young Lightning Bolt. Less than 12 months later they released an instrumental four-track, shortly followed by the free for download Peekay in December. These guys are noisy. Like, NOISY noisy. They take no prisoners. All they want is to batter your ear drums and have a good time. Best get on board.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12357

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Run,Walk!

Run, WALK! could be the loudest band you'll hear at this year's SXSW. They are also one of the most promising. In a crank it up as far as it will go, you're either with us or against us kind of way. Matthew Pickering-Copley (bass, vocals) and Tom Clements (drums) have been battering... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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8:30pm CDT

Alpha Consumer

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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8:30pm CDT

Dallas Blocker

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Dallas Blocker

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Fuze

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8:30pm CDT

Didi

Didi Gutman is best known as keyboardist, composer and arranger for the Grammy Award-nominated Brazilian Girls, the New York City-based trio that Variety recently called “the only dance band that matters.” The Argentine native’s current success represents the culmination of more than fifteen years of impressive work in the studio and on the road with bold-faced names in jazz, Latin, rock and world music. Gutman, born in Buenos Aires in 1968, has been immersed in music since his teens, studying classical, jazz piano, and music theory while pursuing his interests in popular music and learning to play the synthesizers that would figure prominently in his subsequent work. While still in high school, the 16 year-old Gutman began to play professionally, appearing on television and contributing to recording sessions with Luis Alberto Spinetta and David Lebon, significant figures in the development of Argentine rock. Gutman came to the United States in 1992 after winning a scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Following his studies, he located to Los Angeles and then New York. Gutman subsequently toured with jazz composer-vibraphonist Roy Ayers and played, recorded and composed for New York City-based bossa nova sensation Bebel Gilberto. Gutman won a Latin Grammy for the song "Vacio" from his 2002 collaboration with Academy Award-winning composer Gustavo Santaollala (Brokeback Mountain) on the acclaimed Bajo Fondo Tango Club record, which explored South American music via electronic and traditional instrumentation. Gutman has also worked with such artists as Me’Shell N’degeocello, Lauryn Hill, Grace Jones and John Legend, and he has composed music for the films The Last Party and Love the Hard Way. Brazilian Girls grew out of late-night jams at an East Village club called Nublu. Singer Sabina Sciubba, percussionist Aaron Johnston, bassist Jesse Murphy and Gutman distilled a cool, sensual sound that the Los Angeles Times says “synthesizes the metropolis' glamorous clamor.” Billboard notes that “Brazilian Girls have crafted a set as internationally diverse as the Big Apple itself” on their latest album, the Grammy-nominated New York City. Discussing the band’s beginnings with the Chicago Sun-Times, Gutman reveals, "We had no expectations. We experimented and mixed it up however we wanted. The music has a lot to do with New York and all the cultural differences that influence us. We're definitely a byproduct of what's great about the city." Out of the melting pot of which Gutman is very much a part, Brazilian Girls have created an urban brand of music that they like to refer to as “melting pop” – playful, alluring, and real. The multifaceted Gutman is currently occupied with different music projects: djing, remixing, scoring for film. He is also writing and experimenting with new music for two new bands, La Realit, a collaboration with Hector Castillo, and Re:redux, a live electronica outfit featuring Jesse Murphy and Aaron Johnston of Brazilian Girls.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14843

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Malverde

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8:30pm CDT

Dom Kennedy

"Hello world, I've arrived," is Dom's motto for everyone. His main objective is to make his mark in Hip-Hop so that his music lives on. "He is going to get signed," says one of music biggest executives, John Monopoly. Dom Kennedy has been verbally endorsed by many, including The Hundreds, Kenny Burns, Rick Ross, Taz Arnod of Sa-Ra, 9th Wonder, Murs, The Game, Justice League, DJ Mormile, Alchemist, and Don Cannon just to name a few. Where a career in music was once a dream, it has now become a reality. With the release of his last project "From The Westside With Love", gaining 100k+ downloads, DOM has established himself as a force to be reckoned with from California. In 2010, he raised the bar for himself, and other artists on the independent circuit. Westside II (set to release in late March/Early April) will attempt to raise that bar even higher.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13032

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Dom Kennedy

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Thursday March 17, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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8:30pm CDT

Foster the People

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Foster the People

The globally-influenced Supermodel is the follow up to Foster the People's critically acclaimed 2011 debut Torches. Recorded in various locations around the world, Supermodel began as frontman Mark Foster and producer Paul Epworth set up a writing studio in a riad in Essaouira, Morocco... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Stubb's

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8:30pm CDT

Hands

Hands is an Indie Rock band out of Los Angeles consisting of Geoffrey Halliday, Ryan Sweeney, Sean Hess and Alex Staniloff. Each member has distinct strengths and disciplines that coalesce into a truly unique sound worthy of recent praise from the music industry and beyond. Hess' technical authority and profound sense of tempo behind the drums are a rare pairing, while Staniloff provides solid complementary bass thumps and the occasional auxiliary drum bringing the intensity of Hands' live performance to a fever pitch. The interplay of Sweeney's often esoteric guitar riffs and Halliday's soaring tenor is further expanded upon by the various sampling and looping techniques they employ in order to craft a blissfully fresh sound. It would seem nothing is holding this band back from becoming a truly appreciated group of musicians with something new to say, and a truly special way of saying it. Scoring a slew of opening spots for the likes of Deerhoof, DeVotchKa, Foster the People and more, Hands is bracing for a big 2011. After being touted by Beat Crave as a 'Band To Look Out' and endorsements from Brand X and Buzz Bands, they are preparing to drop a much anticipated EP this Spring. Catch them live before you're wishing you saw them "way back when...."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14327

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Hands

Hands can be so many things: welcoming, scolding, loving, clenched into a fist. With Hands as your name, you have to both capture emotion and prove that the music you create with your own is worthy of the moniker. Luckily these Hands are up to the challenge. Hands makes music like... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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8:30pm CDT

Jimmy LaFave

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Jimmy LaFave

Jimmy LaFave Biography The attraction of singer/songwriter Jimmy LaFave's music lies in his voice and vision that strikes responsive chords at the heart of folk, blues and American roots rock & roll. His discography includes 8 critically acclaimed cd's. He is also a founder and partner... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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8:30pm CDT

Trouble Andrew

From virtuoso snowboarder to fashion innovator to skate punk electro artist to honky-tonk warbler, Trouble Andrew may be many things at once but his signature is style. After taking his professional snowboarding career all the way to the Olympics, Trouble turned to product design, pushing street influence into technical products for brands like Burton, Analog, Oakley, and Nixon. Switching direction again, his need to create met his passion for music and the Trouble Andrew project began to evolve. Trouble released the Trouble LP in 2005, a full length album fused from his punk rock and hip hop influences. The album was re-released as Remixed and Remastered by Virgin in 2009 with new production from Shitake Monkey and Trouble. For the next year Trouble went on a production bender, doing songs with the likes of Diplo, Santigold, Ninjasonik, Amanda Blank, Curren$y, Jackie Chain, Lil Jon, Stunnaman of The Pack, Hollywood Holt, Team Facelift, and more. The result was The Trouble Gang Mixtape, an epic 30 song outpouring that demonstrated Trouble's mastery of his own personal genre as well as his ability to push into completely new musical territory. His next project, Dreams of a Troubled Man on Trouble Gang Records/Last Gang Records picks up where the Mixtape left off. It's a dark and roaming personal statement that corrals an even more eclectic range of influences for an even more unique sound, a sound that can only be described as Trouble.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14934

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Trouble Andrew

From virtuoso snowboarder to fashion innovator to skate punk electro artist to honky-tonk warbler, Trouble Andrew may be many things at once but his signature is style. After taking his professional snowboarding career all the way to the Olympics, Trouble turned to product design... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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8:40pm CDT

Sasha

There are DJs who turn up, play records and make people dance. And there are producers who make the dancefloor-igniting records those DJs will kill for. There are very few people in dance music that can do both and Sasha is the leader of the pack. Ever since he stepped behind the decks at the legendary Shelley's in Stoke back in the late 80's, that magic touch has made Alexander Coe one of the most famous, most revered DJs on the planet. It's because of what he can do with music the way he can make good records sound better, great records sound awesome, and everything he plays into his own. The way his mixes take elements from across the spectrum of electronic dance, from trance, breaks, progressive and deep house, and create a languidly hypnotic liquid groove. The way his understanding of both melody and momentum can tease, taunt, and en-trance a dancefloor before unleashing a record that will have people not just leaping up and down but bursting with emotion. The best DJs know that Djing is first about being able to read people and then about being able to tap into that human experience and take it on a journey. Sasha has always been noted for being a master at this and it is this universal appeal that he has tapped into that has established his strong fanbase around the globe. Do not be mistaken, this kind of recognition does not happen overnight. Born and raised in a small town in Wales, Sasha was exposed to Motown records when he was just a baby and it was in the home that his talent for playing the piano was developed. His stepmother forced him to take lessons. At the time, he hated them, but after his first studio session and this is typical Sasha he phoned her to say thank you. His first exposure to house music was at Manchester's Hacienda, just as dance music exploded into the summer of love. One visit and the young pony-tailed Sasha was hooked. 'The smoke machine, the strobe lights, everyone trance dancing, wearing bandannas and smiley T-shirts,' he smiles now. 'It definitely had a fuck-you attitude compared to the rest of pop music.' This impact encouraged his move from Wales to Manchester. His first exploration into Djing was when a DJ in a local pub announced he was looking for people to play club dates. Sasha volunteered and now says that he "had about 30 records and basically just blagged it". After honing his deck technique, Sasha's first big break came when he was offered a residency at Stokes legendary club Shelly's. When all the other DJ's were playing US House, Sasha's style was much more uplifting, and he encapsulated clubbers with his mixture of piano led Italian House whilst playing acapella tracks over the top. This combination alongside a wide variety of anthems kept dancefloors full and elevated Sasha to hero status. And, lets not forget, in a world where the DJ had too often been bespectacled nerds, here the headline DJ had the looks and charm to match his growing following. In classic rock n' roll style, here was a star that boys wanted to hang out with and girls wanted to get just that little bit more close to. Shelly's was the launch pad for the residency at Renaissance, where Sasha created his niche and helped forge a new style in UK house music. At Renaissance two major things happened; Sasha mixed the first ever UK DJ mix album and he met John Digweed which cemented the partnership known as "Northern Exposure". Sasha and John have played together on five continents, have mixed 3 "Northern Exposure" albums which have sold to over 1 million people worldwide. This special brother like relationship that Sasha and Digweed have on the decks, is what landed them the monthly residency at New York's "Twilo", following in the footsteps of Vasquez and Tenaglia. The first DJ cover star - on Mixmag in early 1991 the still shy DJ was freaked. 'I was so used to going to places and just hanging out. Suddenly there was a stream of people coming up,' he recalls. 'Of course it's bound to happen. You go to Liverpool and you're the first 'pin-up' DJ and you're going to get shit. Frankly, It still weirds me out.' Today he still remains shy at heart. 'I'm not very good in social situations where I'm put on the spot,' he says. 'Like meeting new people, small talk. Just never been good with that.' It's this contradiction - the coyness that Alexander Coe has when it comes to being Sasha that's at the core of the Sasha myth. Although Sasha has clearly reached a celebrity status, it's his generous personality, his love for his peers and of course his completely candid humour that has enabled him to maintain such a likeable high profile in the often-fickle world of club culture. Sasha has gone from DJ to superstar status in America, where "Sarsha" is a household name for many teenagers - a gruelling three month tour took their sound further out into deepest America, preaching a gospel of repetitive beats and imaginative mixing from coast to coast, and right through the mid western heartland of the States. A punishing gig-a-night schedule that must make nights like the opening of Space in Ibiza in June seem like a holiday by comparison. There followed a move back into releasing his own music, collaborating with the former Underworld mainstay, DJ Darren Emerson on 'Scorchio'. For Sasha, music is his first love, and what gives him a buzz is being able to share his music with others. Soon after 'Scorchio' came the first concrete proof of the long-awaited, debut Sasha longplayer. 'Airdrawndagger' took his nose for the dancefloor's g-spot and combined it with the ears for a heartstring strumming melody, a smile inducing hook and dirty great b-line to create a 69 minute symphony that sounds as wistfully enchanting doing the hoovering at home as it does reaching for the lasers on Saturday night. Like the best Sasha DJ set you ever heard, it has melancholy mixed with euphoria, downtempo introspection mixed with jump n' shout excitement. Across the 11 tracks, there's the time and space to reflect his love for music that rarely gets the chance to shine in clubs, whether that's punishingly gnarly breakbeats or glittering modern classical film scores. It's a symphony for all ravers that grew up but never grew out of chasing that buzz. A record of a journey that began, as so many did, in the smoke and strobes of Manchester's Hacienda nightclub and has now taken him to midwestern stadia and around the globe. And that's an award-winning journey. The Delta Heavy Tour that consisted of Sasha, John Digweed and Jimmy Van M and took in 35 gigs between March and May in 2002 and was awarded Best Dance Event at the Dancestar Awards 2003. It was a series of gigs that took DJing into unprecedented waters two mammoth tour buses, visuals by the company behind hit movie 7even's intense opening credit sequence, and crowds of up to 15,000 clubbers crammed into arenas, warehouses and theatres across the United States. In early 2005 Sasha started to perform his trademark power-packed, emotional sets on his one-of-a-kind, custom-made MAVEN controller crafted specifically for his Apple computer/ Ableton Live Software set-up. Creating a live 100% digital experience, he left turntables behind. First tested and honed at Sasha's monthly Fundacion residencies in New York and Los Angeles in '05, the controller allowed Sasha to not only exhibit his stellar track selection and mixing skills, but to literally redevelop music live. With the ability to sample, loop, and fuse elements from multiple songs at once through digital technology, Sasha truly revolutionized his live DJ performance. The 2005 residency nights in America served as the testing ground for the Maven controller. Its success took Sasha on a world wide seven-month tour with sell-outs in major destinations like London, Tokyo, Beijing, Sydney, and Buenos Aires as well as such out-of-the-way locales as Mumbai, Marrakech, and Istanbul. Today, Sasha still uses the Maven but alongside the Pioneer CDJ 2000 giving him complete freedom and choice with what and how he plays. Starting out in the late '80s as a club DJ, Sasha got his first big break when he was hired by the noted UK dance club Shelly's as a reside
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13692

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:40pm - 9:40pm CDT
The Parish

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8:40pm CDT

Terrible Twos

Terrible Twos formed in 2004 in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. They quickly moved to the city and helped form a new wave of damaged punk with their contemporaries Human Eye, Tyvek, Frustrations and the like. They released their debut single on local label X! records. More influenced by lesser-known Detroit acts such as the Clone Defects and Piranhas, they offered a fresh ADD-addled approach to Detroit rock welcomed by a new, younger crowd. They're not afraid of synths and noise, but still bring a high-energy sound that recalls The Stooges as well as "weirdo" punks the Screamers, Electric Eels and Voidoids. The band pumped out multiple singles on labels like Cass, Big Neck, Lemon Session and Italy as well as a full-length on Criminal IQ/X!. They have toured across the country countless times on their own as well as with The Dirtbombs, Jay Reatard, Tyvek, Thomas Function, Human Eye and more. Terrible Twos are currently recording their new album that expands their sound with elements of everything from Black Metal to Pop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14450

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Terrible Twos

Terrible Twos formed in 2004 in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. Quickly moving to the city and helping form a new wave of damaged punk with their contemporaries Human Eye, Tyvek, Frustrations and the like. They released their debut single on local label X! records. More influenced... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:40pm - 9:40pm CDT
Headhunters

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8:40pm CDT

The Chain Gang of 1974

“My brothers and I were surrounded by music growing up,” explains Kamtin Mohager, the shape-shifting singer/multi-instrumentalist behind the Chain Gang of 1974. “Not Beatles albums or anything like that; more like the Persian records our parents played all the time. And when we got older, it was up to us to discover everything.” Born in San Jose and raised in Hawaii, Mohager spent his first 13 years obsessing over inline hockey and the idea of being drafted by the NHL one day. A series of life-changing events were set in motion once Mohager’s family moved to Colorado, however. The first of which involved the final scene from Real Genius—quite possibly Val Kilmer’s finest hour—and its penultimate ‘popcorn song’, a.k.a. “Everybody Rules the World.” “I love ‘80s music, but not typical new-wave stuff,” says Mohager. “Like I’m way into Tears For Fears and Talk Talk, the other side of the spectrum, really.” That’s abundantly clear on White Guts, a record that’s nearly as restless as Chain Gang’s previous collection of early recordings, Fantastic Nostalgic. The way Mohager sees it, his first proper release was “all over the place, from a piano ballad to songs that sound like Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Primal Scream or Justice.” White Guts, on the other hand, funnels three years of instrument-swapping, sample-splicing experience into a lean, focused listen. So while “Stop!” and the rather epic “Hold On” hint at everything from LCD Soundsystem to Talking Heads, they make perfect sense in the context of deep cuts like the synth-flecked “Don’t Walk Away” and bass-guided “Matter of Time,” shimmering power ballads that could have been on the soundtrack of Sixteen Candles or Pretty in Pink. What sets the Chain Gang of 1974 apart from other Reagan-era revivalists is Mohager’s innate sense of rhythm, a skill he acquired at an early age. And we’re not just talking about his parents’ punchy, groove-riding record collection. We’re talking about family gatherings and traditions that taught Mohager how to make a crowd of cool kids uncross their arms and dance like there’s pistols pointed at their feet. “Everyone lets loose at our shows,” says Mohager. “It’s a party, man. If only I had a dollar for every time someone bum-rushed the stage or grabbed one of our instruments.” Things are bound to get worse, too, as his live band—a quartet that’s a far cry from Mohager’s original iPod/bass setup—spends the next six months spreading the Chain Gang gospel far beyond its Rocky Mountain beginnings. Or as the man behind every last beat puts it, “I’m letting the music just be, and if something’s meant to happen, it’s meant to happen.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12845

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The Chain Gang of 1974

“My brothers and I were surrounded by music growing up,” explains Kamtin Mohager, the genre-jumping singer/multi-instrumentalist behind The Chain Gang of 1974. “Not Beatles albums or anything like that; more like the Persian records our parents played all the time. And when... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:40pm - 9:40pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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8:45pm CDT

Jazz One

Jazz One is a renaissance man. "Mixing modern music with the classics is his M.O., and he has become a popular DJ in the Austin area as a result." -AOL Austin's finest, Jazz One WILL make you wiggle. He is a true mixologist. Jazz One is a party rocker. He has shared stages with a diverse range of artists such as Dan Deacon, Pigeon John, Asher Roth, Blaqstarr, Killah Priest, U-God, Pac-Div, The Cool Kids, DJ Class and C Rayz Walls. In 2009 Jazzie started the One Take Mixtape series. Jazz One collaborated with Fifth Gallery, Off Shoot Media and Austin's best MC's to turn the One Take Mixtape into a mult-media event. After years of playing un-official shows during the South by Southwest music festival with local, regional and national acts, Jazz One played SXSW officially in 2010. If MC means move the crowd or mic controller, then Jazz One is an MC. Jazz One is not a rapper, he's a poet with good self esteem. His poetry has been seen in films. It's been on television. It's been heard over the radio. In 2007 Jazzie's poetry was been featured on a Hip Hop album from the Fresh Boy Crew. Jazz One has performed at shows with some of poetry's top talent. He performed poetry at music shows. He has recently taken his poetry on the road and playing shows around Texas and out of state. Jazz One's was last film was 2007's Night People: Seize the Night. The film directed by Eric Power won Best Experimental Film at the Traildance Film Festival. He also was seen in Alex Salahi's film Destiny's Bug. He has a cameo in the film Fourplay.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14809

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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8:45pm CDT

O'Brother

Who is your influence? We all consciously or subconsciously think, speak, and act based on what influences us. We look for inspiration to get us through tough times while realizing our past experiences have a stronghold on how we now see the world. If you had the opportunity to sit down and reflect on what you believe and who you have become, your main influences will emerge. Imagine trying to capture this experience. You transcribe it for either your own pleasure or catharsis. Finally, you etch your name into this work that significantly represents a time in your life and release it. This is what O'Brother has gone through in creating their first full length, Garden Window. As major bands reunited, disbanded, or put out a new album for the first time in years, O'Brother realized the impact these artists have had on their lives and music. Mogwai, Deftones, Isis, Earth, Converge, Blonde Redhead, Oceansize, Clint Mansell, Torche, Radiohead, Sigur Ros and The Appleseed Cast are just a few of the artists that planted a seed that germinated while O'Brother was writing and recording Garden Window. In 2010, O'Brother's tour schedule started with a heavy onset of dates that never relented. They transformed into a much tighter live band due to constantly performing. At the end of the year, O'Brother began the writing process for their first full length. Drawing from their musical influences, the band also acknowledged the impact being on the road had had on them personally. Relationships with family, friends, and significant others altered dramatically due to touring. The readjustment to the normality of home life contradicted the escape from reality that touring presents. The tension created by this change needed to be captured as an influence on the new album. It is a daunting task to creatively represent how you have grown as a band compared to your previous work. Not only has O'Brother grown collectively, but individually as well, both musically and professionally. Native American tradition believed taking a picture of someone also took a piece of their soul. O'Brother views this album in the same vein. It captures a piece of them at a time in their lives that they will never get back. Hopefully, if you listen closely enough to Garden Window, you will be able to hear, see, feel, and experience each and every influence placed into this album by O'Brother.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12078

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O'Brother

Who is your influence? We all consciously or subconsciously think, speak, and act based on what influences us. We look for inspiration to get us through tough times while realizing our past experiences have a stronghold on how we now see the world. If you had the opportunity to sit... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Lamberts

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8:50pm CDT

Pterodactyl

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Pterodactyl

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:50pm - 9:50pm CDT
Red 7

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8:50pm CDT

The Niceguys

Sometimes, preconceived notions are good; the comfort of expectations met is often a welcomed feeling. For the more adventurous among us, though, the best part of defined expectations is having them broken, shattered even... in a good way. Enter: The Niceguys, a four-member Houston-based group with Southern roots and musical sensibilities that stretch far beyond the city’s limits. A self-contained unit, The Niceguys comprises one MC (Yves ‘Easy Yves Saint’ Ozoude), one DJ (Lucien ‘DJ Candlestick’ Barton) and two producers (Todd ‘Cristolph’ Louis and Winfrey ‘Free’ Oribhabor). “I’m originally from Queens, New York, but I relocated to Houston when I was 18,” says Yves Saint. “I began attending the University of Houston in 2003, and spent the next two years moving back and forth between Texas and New York before I finally stayed in Houston for good.” Similarly, while Free, Candlestick, and Christolph now call Houston home -- the four met at the University of Houston -- each hails from different towns from the Lone Star state, and each bring their own musical style to the group. “The first song that I memorized top to bottom was Nas’ ‘The Message,’” says Yves, who, along with the rest of The Niceguys, cite influence from such artists as J Dilla and MF DOOM in the same sentence as Houston legend Scarface and their hometown Screw music. “After hearing the way J Dilla and Pimp C flipped soul samples,” says Free, “It made me want to do it.” Despite garnering national attention in late 2009, the origins of the group actually date two years prior, when Yves, DJ Candlestick, Christolph, and Free came together in 2007, releasing their inaugural project, a mixtape titled Niceguys Finish Last Vol 1, taking a little over two years to perfect their chemistry before releasing 2009’s The Green Room, a highly lauded seven-song free EP backed by 2DopeBoyz.com and Fatlace. An eclectic combination of soulful, boom bap-era beats backing Yves’ nimble rhymes, the EP -- with tracks including the playful streetwear giant-ode “Supreme Team” and “Not At All”, with its the horny bravado supporting Yves’ witty lyrics and bouncing flow -- served as rock-solid precursor to the group’s forthcoming debut LP, The Show. “Its a double entendre,” Yves says of the album’s title. “The Show as in we are entertainers and that's what people expect and pay for, but also, it’s a metaphor for life; regardless of all the crap that goes on within the music and outside of the music, the show must go on.” With tracks like the organ-eavy “Mr. Perfect,” Yves Saint’s nimble, double-time flow on “It’s Like That,” and the vintage sound and feel of “On This Road,” The Show is both a logical extension of the sound heard on The Green Room but also a step up and clear progression for the young group. “The sound of the album is big,” says Cristolph, smiling. “A large percentage of the songs are high-energy and fast paced, like you’re at a live show. It’s like being at a concert right next to those 10-foot speakers: loud and in your face. But in a good way, of course.” Humble yet full of bravado and confidence -- the group, also heavily into fashion with their own burgeoning Nice Look clothing line, released their own line of panties for female fans -- The Niceguys know they have a sound that defies what listeners might expect, and they also know that sound is going to pay dividends in the long run. “In five years I want to have at least three successful albums, tour as much as possible all over the world, and be an established and well respected hip-hop group,” says Free. Now that sounds nice.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11759

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The Niceguys

The Niceguys are a self-contained unit, the four-man group comprises MC (Yves ‘Easy Yves Saint’ Ozoude), DJ (Lucien ‘DJ Candlestick’ Barton) and producers (Todd ‘Christolph’ Louis and Winfrey ‘Free’ Oribhabor). The Niceguys sound harbors Southern roots with musical... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:50pm - 9:50pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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8:55pm CDT

Sick Of Sarah

“The women who make up this Minnesota quartet bow at the altar of riot grrls’ days gone by while simultaneously thumbing their noses at scowling chick-rock clichés. The songs are as bracing as they are familiar…. For Fans of: The Breeders, Sleater-Kinney” – SPIN MAGAZINE “It was an absolute treat touring with SOS this year. They are fun loving, open- hearted girls who play irresistible punk infused pop music with a passion that is truly contagious… The girls are hilarious and wild, and have a charisma and chemistry that I found to be utterly charming..... I think you will too!” -Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) “Sick of Sarah is the real deal. This is a true working band who sing write and play for real. They are also cute and funny. They are my friends and they rock.” -Nancy Wilson (Heart) Jessie Farmer – Guitar and Backup Vocals Jamie Holm – Bass Guitar and Backup Vocals Katie Murphy – Guitars and Backup Vocals Jessica Forsythe -- Drums Abisha Uhl – Lead Vocal, Guitar “We’re just hoping that you’ll find / something we might have left behind.” – ‘Kick Back,’ 2205 When the girls of Sick of Sarah jumped on the stage of Minneapolis’ prestigious 7th Street Entry on April 7th, 2010, the room was shaking with excitement. The sold-out crowd pushed to get closer, waiting for a glimpse of the ladies that had only months earlier departed for a tour across country. After touring behind their self-titled debut LP for most of 2008/2009, Sick of Sarah had built some anticipation for their homecoming, “This was our final Minneapolis show before making the new record, we felt this was the end of the first chapter, and we couldn’t wait to show everyone what was coming next,” says Lead Singer, Abisha Uhl. That new chapter, 2205, was recorded in May at The Sonic Ranch in El Paso, TX, a studio made famous for its indie-rock clientele such as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Conor Oberst, Portugal The Man, Taking Back Sunday, Trail of The Dead and its extensive amp and guitar collection including guitars from the Stevie Ray Vaughan estate. “We were able to just live, breath and sleep this album 24/7, a luxury we didn’t have our first time recording,” says bassist Jamie Holm. “Most of the songs had been demoed before we recorded, but we had to arrange the songs and write lyrics on spot.” Some of those lyrics were inspired by the rumors of ghosts haunting the studios and housing, pet raccoons, and mementos discarded by previous artists. According to Uhl, “Karen O (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) left behind a piece of paper with the number of a therapist and masseuse in a dresser in our bedroom.” The band’s house and rehearsal space, 2205 Grand Ave has served both as a rotating home for each member of the band over the last few years and as a central creative hub. This location has become such an important symbol to the band’s identity that every member has a tattoo “2205” on their inner wrist. The address now lends its name to the new LP, 2205. With this simple gesture, the band has taken an important part of their own lives in order to present it to old and new fans alike in the form of a wild, raucous, catchy new album. The excited Minneapolis fans at the 7th Street Entry may have given Sick of Sarah a welcome homecoming, but with 2205 the band are welcoming fans into their own home. SICK OF SARAH: www.sickofsarah.com | www.myspace.com/sickofsarah For more information on Sick of Sarah, please contact: Jim Merlis Big Hassle Media jim@bighassle.com (323) 456-3490
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13987

Artists

Sick of Sarah

Sick of Sarah 2205 “The women who make up this Minnesota quartet bow at the altar of riot grrls’ days gone by while simultaneously thumbing their noses at scowling chick-rock clichés. The songs are as bracing as they are familiar…. For Fans of: The Breeders, Sleater-Kinney... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 8:55pm - 9:55pm CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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9:00pm CDT

Abigail Washburn

Profiled in Newsweek (2008) for creating a 'gorgeous, joyful new sound,' songwriter and clawhammer banjo player Abigail Washburn takes her bold and expansive musical vision to new heights on her third recording, City of Refuge (January 11, Rounder Records). Raw, ethereal and at times lushly orchestrated, the album melds the forces of renowned producer Tucker Martine (the Decemberists, Spoon, Sufjan Stevens) with Washburn's classic songwriting and old-time storytelling aesthetic. Abigail and Tucker along with songwriting collaborator and multi-instrumentalist Kai Welch amassed an impressive group of artists and friends including guitarist Bill Frisell, old-timey fiddler Rayna Gellert, string arrangements by Jeremy Kittel of the Turtle Island String Quartet and guzheng (the ancient Chinese zither) master Wu Fei. Chris Funk from the Decemeberists and Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket also appear on the record.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13331

Artists

Abigail Washburn

Profiled in Newsweek (2008) for creating a 'gorgeous, joyful new sound,' songwriter and clawhammer banjo player Abigail Washburn takes her bold and expansive musical vision to new heights on her third recording, City of Refuge (January 11, Rounder Records). Raw, ethereal and at times... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Antone's

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9:00pm CDT

Amber Asylum

Amber Asylum is a highly-variable San Francisco-based music group that serves as a platform for composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Kris Force. The music is generally within the avant garde metal, neoclassical and dark ambient genres, and it tends towards the romantic, introspective, and brooding. Classical strings and female voices are the dominant instruments. Players for The Nanotear showcase at SXSW 2011 include; Leila Abdul Rauf - guitar, keys, trumpet, Sarah Rosalena Brady - Viola, RD Davies - Percussion, Kris T Force - violin, voice, Sigrid Sheie - Bass, flute, keys. When not playing with AmberAsylum Leila Abdul Rauf is a guitarist in Hammers of Misfortune, Vastum and formerly of Saros, RD Davies joins Leila in Vastum and Sigrid Sheie is the premiere organist for Hammers of Misfortune. Kris Force has contributed string arrangements, voice work to Swans, Jarboe, Neurosis among others. Discography: * Frozen in Amber (1996, Elfenblut/Misanthropy) (reissued 2003, Neurot Recordings)[5] * The Natural Philosophy of Love (1997, Relapse Records) * Songs of Sex and Death (1998, Relapse Records) * The Supernatural Parlour Collection (2000, Relapse Records) * GardenOfLoveAutonomySuiteStillPoint 10" vinyl EP, (2005, Self Released) * Garden of Love EP, (2006, Paradigms Recordings) * Still Point (2007, Profound Lore Records) * Bitter River (2009, Profound Lore Records)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13138

Artists

Amber Asylum

Amber Asylum is a highly-variable San Francisco-based music group that serves as a platform for composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Kris Force. The music is generally within the avant garde metal, neoclassical and dark ambient genres, and it tends towards the romantic, introspective... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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9:00pm CDT

Awesome Tapes from Africa

After a stint in Ghana researching the local hip-hop movement, Brooklyn's Brian Shimkovitz, a trained ethnomusicologist, has accumulated hundreds of cassette tapes of rare african music from Zimbabwe to Ethiopia to Senegal. He has been sharing his bounty through his immensely popular blog Awesome Tapes from Africam which he takes on the road as a DJ. Expect a highly explosive and danceable trip to the amazing and raw music cultures of an entire continent.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14336

Artists

Awesome Tapes from Africa

After a stint in Ghana researching the local hip-hop movement, Brooklyn's Brian Shimkovitz, a trained ethnomusicologist, has accumulated hundreds of cassette tapes of rare african music from Zimbabwe to Ethiopia to Senegal. He has been sharing his bounty through his immensely popular... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Momo's

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9:00pm CDT

Bell Gardens

Bell Gardens began with just two friends (Kenneth James Gibson and Brian McBride) over many late nights talking and playing for each other the songs that have inspired them over the years. Songs such as the Beach Boy’s Cuddle Up, Jack Nitzsche’s We Have to Stay, and even a Bobby Vinton song or two, seemed to make sense of their lives at the time. Even when the duo first thought about making music together, Skeeter Davis’s End of the World was unanimously chosen as a piece that the duo would aspire to properly cover. When Brian traveled to Europe in the Fall of 2007 to tour for Stars of the Lid’s And The Refinement of the Decline, Kenneth had sent him some demos of some tracks he had been working on. While Brian sat in the van awaiting his next performance, he starred out at the European countryside studying the Gibson’s tracks and other songs that he had loved for some time but wanted a better understanding of why. Occasionally before the beginning of a performance, Brian would turn to these recordings. Upon returning from tour, recording for the duo began. Initial recordings found Kenneth and Brian trying to stay faithful to a time period in which songs had been recorded. Wanting to experiment in what they believed to be a classic type of sound, the two used mainly live instrumentation, thinking about what was available in studios from the 50s to the mid 70s. Pre-set software sounds were rejected for their own recording of pianos, strings and horns. Even the sounds of the strings were often recorded flat in an attempt to preserve both room sounds and the natural sound of the instrument. If you were to ask Kenneth and Brian about the process of recording, they would probably say that the music they’re making in Bell Gardens is more “experimental” for them than their previous work. A search for Kenneth James Gibson in the Discogs.com database, will turn up eight or more different monikers, from the California dream noise rock project of the middle 90s, Furry Things to his current techno artisanry as [a]pendics.shuffle. Brian McBride is better known as one half of the nocturnal lullaby giants, Stars of the Lid. The EP Hangups Need Company by Bell Gardens is loosely based on a sense of “pop” from another time. Although pop is what you could call it, there is still a sense of restraint and unhurried beauty here combined with a sense of heady beds of weirdness. The LA Weekly describes it like this: “It’s gorgeous, rapturous pop balladry with candy-coated Beach Boys falsettos and pre-afro-Phil Spector production. It’s weightless with gravitas. Gibson might be the techno flavor du jour, but this is the stuff that will mark his place. I found him.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14404

Artists

Bell Gardens

Bell Gardens began with just two friends (Kenneth James Gibson and Brian McBride) over many late nights talking and playing for each other the songs that have inspired them over the years. Songs such as the Beach Boy’s Cuddle Up, Jack Nitzsche’s We Have to Stay, and even a Bobby... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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9:00pm CDT

Big Heed and Alien

Big Heed & Alien met while playing instruments together in the church choir. Their childhood dream of making it big became a reality when an appearance on BET's 106 and Park landed them a recording contract. Born Shaheed 'Heed' Smith & Ali 'Alien' Warren in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, Big Heed & Alien both began nurturing their musical interests early on. Alien started out on the back of his parent's pots and pans and Heed with the first keyboard his mother bought for him at 10 years old. They both honed their skills during countless hours of isolation while on punishment. Alien remembers fondly, 'My mother realized I was having more fun [in my bedroom] than going to school, so she bought me my first drum set & piano and let me practice as a reward.' Separately they developed their talents exploiting the local music scene. Alien started out with local bands eventually playing drums for acts such as Air of Stereograph, B.O.B and Travis Porter. Already a talented MC, Heed was invited to a studio session with the Dungeon Family after meeting Andre 3000 at a performance at the Tabernacle. From that experience, he was able to log one on one time with Cee-Lo Green where he learned valuable skills that shaped him as a producer. In 2008, Merovingian Music executive Robert Watson convinced the two artists to join forces (Heed is the MC and Alien is the drummer; together they make up Big Heed & Alien). First performing at local Atlanta venues and prominent events such as the Annual Luda Day Block Party & the bi-annual Sweet Auburn Festival leading to an appearance on BET's 106 & Park as part of Wild Out Wednesday. Eventually they were asked to return as the show's first ever house band, playing for subsequent Wild Out Wednesday contestants. The grooming from Watson and Merovingian Music head Jack Ponti, (known for successes with Bon Jovi, India Arie, etc.) lead the duo to a deal with Battery Records/Jive Label Group. 'From the moment we saw that unbridled passion and creativity in Big Heed and Alien on BET, we knew there was something special here,' says Ponti regarding the recent signing. With their music best described by Heed as, 'totally out of this world,' they hope to spread a message of fun. Their debut album The Big Heed and Alien Show features their first single, 'Tipsy,' which broke on Sirius Hits 1 radio, is a high energy record about how to use liquor to have a good time. 'They have a really refreshing sound consisting of an MC and live drummer which completely cuts thru sonically. Their first single is a crossover smash with a very wide appeal' says Neil Levine, SVP & GM of Battery Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14967

Artists

Big Heed and Alien

Big Heed & Alien met while playing instruments together in the church choir. Their childhood dream of making it big became a reality when an appearance on BET's 106 and Park landed them a recording contract. Born Shaheed 'Heed' Smith & Ali 'Alien' Warren in the suburbs of Atlanta... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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9:00pm CDT

Big Sean

BIG SEAN BIOGRAPHY Some may call it luck, but for Detroit based MC Big Sean, his chance meeting with Kanye West in 2005 was the exact moment when his hard work finally started to pay off. After rapping for the multi-platinum superstar in a radio station hallway, Big Sean stayed in touch with Mr. West and eventually signed to Island Def Jam through G.O.O.D. Music in March of 2008. Now, he is gearing up to release his debut album which not only includes features from some of today’s most highly respected artists but also gives listeners an in-depth look into the life of an MC who is so committed to his craft, he puts everything he has into each and every rhyme. Big Sean was born Sean Anderson in Santa Monica, California and moved to Detroit with his parents at two months old. When Sean reached kindergarten, his mother enrolled him in a Waldorf school where children’s creativity is heavily nurtured and developed. “I grew up in the hood in Detroit and went to a private school in a super nice neighborhood, so I got to see the best of both worlds,” says Sean. “It was a real artsy school. We learned three or four different instruments and spoke Spanish and German for eight years. I owe a lot to that school because that’s where I started making music and gained a love for poetry.” When he was twelve, Sean started rapping, a talent that came to him naturally thanks to his artistic background. “I was really into the whole Bad Boy era,” he remembers. “That’s what really made me want to rap because girls liked Mase and Puff Daddy. But when I started hearing people like Jay-Z and 2Pac, that’s when I really developed a love for music.” The following year, he enrolled in a Detroit public high school where he met fellow MC Pat Piff, with whom Sean would later form the group S.O.S. When they were sixteen, the duo entered the Friday Night Cypher, an MC contest at the Detroit hip-hop radio station, 102.7 FM. S.O.S. won the battle and were awarded the chance to rap live, on-air, for the entire city to hear. “It was a really big thing,” remembers Sean. “We were like high school celebrities.” The performance was so popular, they were asked back to the station every Friday night for nearly a year. “One day between junior and senior year, Kanye was down at the station promoting Late Registration and my boy called me and said ‘if you down to the station and rapp for him, he’ll sign you,’” says Sean. “I was like, ‘you sound crazy.’ He was like, ‘forget that, you need to go rap for him!’” Sean decided to take his friend’s advice and drove straight to the station with one of his demos in hand. “I had never met a celebrity so my heart was beating out of my chest,” remembers Sean. “I was like, ‘Yo Kanye, you’re one of my favorite rappers, can I rap for you real quick?’ He was like, ‘Alright, you have sixteen bars, but you gotta rap while we’re walking out.’ I was freestyling and thinking the best lines I had. I ended up rapping for like ten minutes straight.” Kanye was thoroughly impressed by the courageous young MC and invited him to a private listening session later that night. Sean showed up and waited for his chance to ask ‘Ye if he was looking to sign any new artists. Kanye insisted that they would be in touch and Sean left feeling as if he had made the connection of a lifetime. A year later, Sean received a call from Don C, Kanye’s Road Manager who asked Sean to fly to New York to meet with G.O.O.D. Music President John Monopoly. “Basically he was like, ‘We want to hear a little bit more music before we decide to make an investment in you. So we are going to give you some tracks and see what you can do.’” Sean and Pat went home to record. While everyone at G.O.O.D. Music was impressed with the songs, their response was not anticipated. “Our manager hit us up one day like, ‘I got some great news!’” says Sean. “‘G.O.O.D. Music wants to sign Sean, but they don’t want to sign the group.’ It was real bitter sweet.” Sean officially signed to G.O.O.D. Music at the end of 2007. Around the same time, he released his first solo mixtape, Finally Famous, Vol. 1 which included an intro from Kanye. With over 60,000 downloads, Finally Famous was a huge success. In March of 2008 Sean signed to Island Def Jam. He spent the remainder of the year traveling the world with his mentor on the Glow In The Dark tour, where he was able to observe the life of an international icon. The following Spring, Sean released his second mixtape, UKNOWBIGSEAN, which BET named one of the best mixtapes of 2009. Now, at age twenty-one, he is getting ready to release his commercial debut, Finally Famous, an LP Sean says will resonate with anyone who has ever taken a leap of faith. “I want my album to be something that people can include themselves in,” he says. “I want people to be able to relate to it in the sense that if you’re doing something and you’re being recognized for it, you’re finally famous.” Finally Famous is an eye-opening look into the inner workings of a highly skilled artist. On the bounce heavy song “Made,” produced by Kanye West and Wrightrax, Sean and guest star Drake rap about never feeling satisfied when it comes to success. “Donald Trump” is a collaboration with Pharrell about making it big. Sean also touches on a lot of relationship issues including “I Almost Wrote You A Love Song” about a couple’s communication breakdown. “My biggest strength I feel is being able to be myself on all of my songs,” says Sean. While they may have met by chance, it’s no coincidence that Sean was hand picked by Kanye to represent the future of G.O.O.D. Music. “I remember in the eighth grade I told myself, man I’m going to be signed to Def Jam,” says Sean. “I always put it out into the universe and I think it was written for me. I was meant to inspire people, I was meant to make music… This is what I was meant to do.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13820

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Big Sean

http://www.uknowbigsean.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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9:00pm CDT

Bill Baird

Hello. My name is Bill Baird and all my stuff resides in Austin, TX but I travel around a lot. Austin feels more like home than most places, what with all the nice, creative people residing there and the nice places to swim and the strong coffee, but it's still smack dab in the middle of Texas, which is a strange place to live for somebody who questions what they're told. In Texas, it starts from birth, with all the Texan myths drilled into you non-stop. When you're told that Davy Crockett rose from the dead on the third day from that closet in the Alamo, you cannot question this fact. I had to remove myself from all that baloney, so I don't feel particularly Texan. But yes, my stuff still resides in Austin, which feels like a little oasis in a very large sea of folks who still consider Texas a wild frontier. Errrr, hate to break it to you folks, but Texas ceased being a frontier, oh, let me see, about 150 years ago. Now it's just crammed full of folks who imagine a three-patty hamburger somehow equates to a sense of grandeur. Or at least something innately Texan. Not to sound too bitter. Can't help it. I do love Texas for its best qualities: the big open spaces, the cheap beer... oh wait, that's it. Anyways. I make art of all kinds. I mostly make music but have also produced albums for others, painted, made videos, taken photographs, written long bits of prose and poetry, and stood around doing nothing. That last bit, there's a true art to that. Especially standing around doing nothing and looking incredibly busy. Learned that temping in an accountant's office. I am a lover of the outdoors and have taken month-long camping trips in Alaska, Wyoming and shorter trips in Mexico, New Mexico, Canada, Oregon, Washington, Montana, whew. Yikes. Many places. I'm an Eagle Scout (whoopty!) which means something to some people but mostly to me it's just a way of realizing how much a man is capable of forgetting. I think I used to know dozens of knots and the heimlich manuever and how to bake a cake using a Dutch oven. Now I tie everything using the shoelace knot, I watch people choke, and I eat Oreos straight out of the package. Oh yeah, graduated from NOLS too. Got ghiardia on that course, which I would not recommend. I'm a lover of hot springs and cold springs too. I've even swam in that gross irrigation canal that stretches across California's spine. It smelled funny but I just held my nose and jumped in. I've had all sorts of strange jobs for all varieties of pay. Worked for a moving company in Alaska, drove the kiddie train in Zilker Park, got fired from Texas Monthly for setting the copy machine on fire, valet parked cars at Dave and Buster's for exactly one day, got fired from Domino's Pizza for eating an order (but not before delivering a pizza to Michael Bolton), got fired from Austin's Pizza for attempting to start a recycling program, got fired from a temp job in an accountant's office for calling Creed's music "dogshit," did two stints as a telemarketer (quitting both times in an existential fit), and, most recently, been working at The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, working with kids. It's pretty inspiring work. I love folk music and drone music. Psych music too. Weird music. Normal music. Incidental music. I once took a friend to LaMonte Young's "Dream House," which he described thusly... "this must be like Guantanemo feels like." And I loved it! Oh well
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12237

Artists

Bill Baird

Bill was one of the founding members of the band SOUND TEAM and current leader of Sunset (formerly {{{Sunset}}}). His own material pursues experimental approaches to folk / pop / ambient. Bill has been writing and playing songs for a while. The early songs were “lo-fi” and contained... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Marq

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9:00pm CDT

Bobby Long

Bobby Long believes in making up for lost time. The young British singer-songwriter didn’t even start to play guitar until he was 17, but from then on he’s been creating memorable songs inhabited by hauntingly poetic lyrics. With model good looks and an engaging smile, he is a formidable presence even before he begins to sing. And when he does sing, it's with a heart-wrenching soulfulness that crushes any chance for apathy. It's a voice that simply demands attention. Now armed with an enviable repertoire of material and a legion of loyal fans cultivated through non-stop touring, this force of nature will be impossible to ignore. But recognition has actually been hard-won. Born in Wigan near Manchester in Northern England, Bobby Long grew up from age four in a small town in Wessex—Thomas Hardy country. At 18, he moved to London to attend university, graduating with a degree in sound and media for film. He quickly established himself on the local open mic circuit, finding his voice and beginning to develop songs characterized by catchy melodies paired with elusive, imaginative lyrics. In London he met a circle of fellow musicians, among them Marcus Foster, with whom he wrote a song called “Let Me Sign,” and soon-to-be megastar Robert Pattinson, who would sing it in the 2008 blockbuster film Twilight. The next step is his studio debut album, A WINTER TALE (on independent record label ATO Records), on which he wanted to capture the immediacy of those live performances, “to have flaws in it, some signs of human nature.” Grammy®-winner Liam Watson (The White Stripes’ Elephant) and his analog Toe Rag Studios in London—where they put down five initial tracks in just three days—proved an ideal match for the artist's old-school recording approach. Backed by a coterie of studio musicians on many of the tracks, he would end up recording 18, finally making a taut selection of 11 original songs. Impressing a widening circle of admirers, including many critics, Bobby has packed venues across the United States, Canada and Europe. In 2009, he played 160 shows in seven months in seven countries. The Boston Herald praised his "likeable, rough-hewn voice" and "catchy way with a chorus," while Pollstar reported that he "continues to amaze audiences with a bare-bones sound reminiscent of early Bob Dylan." Radio, too, has done its part, beginning when WXPN in Philadelphia added “Who Have You Been Loving” from Dirty Pond Songs to its playlist and invited him to perform live in their studios. His 2010 tour schedule kicked off in March with a live WXPN Free at Noon session, which was broadcast nationally on NPR's World Café Live while he was still unsigned. He cites Dylan's career, as well as his songwriting, as a major influence. He also lists Richie Havens, Neil Young, Tim Buckley and Leonard Cohen as influences, along with more modern troubadours like Elliott Smith and Conor Oberst. A love of American roots music shines through his songs, evident on the album in the intense minor-key folk of "Penance Fire Blues," the two-step groove of "Two Years Old" and the old-timey waltz "Being a Mockingbird" with its banjo and pedal steel accents. And Bobby is no dilettante when it comes to traditional sounds—his university thesis was on the social impact of American folk music. Above all, it's the honesty and aching vulnerability in his intricate songs (not to mention his shy demeanor on stage) that endears Long to burgeoning audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. “He breathes a labyrinth of imagery that is so fragile and heartrending—it’s impossible to let go” declared one writer, and as another one put it, "If music is truly a form of self-expression, then British singer-songwriter Bobby Long apparently cannot tell a lie." It's been a fast rise, but he's not looking for a cheap route to success. "I'm in it for the long haul. This first [ATO] record is just the first step on a ladder. I want every day to be a learning experience and to have the same kind of career as some of my heroes," he says. And he's determined to work hard to do just that. At 24, Long is an accomplished guitarist, having mastered an uncommon finger-picking guitar style through non-stop performing. That impeccable approach lifts gentler numbers like "The Bounty of Mary Jane" and "Sick Man Blues" just as assuredly as a full-on strum drives the folk-rocker title track of the album, "A Winter Tale," and the acoustic epic about loss and longing, "A Stranger Song" (“Where the wings that sting the borderline, words fall softly to the floor, A woman’s love can cause a man to spill his every flaw”). Finally, after countless solo shows, Long is fleshing out his acoustic sound with a band behind him, though he still steps out during the set to play alone. "I'm writing more with a band in mind now. I love how good that feels, when your playing is matched by the snare, the bass." Inspired by everything from old Jack Teagarden recordings to Dylan going electric, he also says he "learned a lot from touring about how a show can be like theater." A WINTER TALE merges band power with acoustic rawness, featuring Nona Hendryx (LaBelle) on backing vocals on "Penance Fire Blues," B. J. Cole (Elton John, Sting) on pedal steel, Icelandic singer Lay Low on several tracks, and other top-drawer musicians. And by way of continued extensive touring in North America, he will be bringing A WINTER TALE and what has been called his "tapestry of tales" to the ever-growing audiences seduced by his compelling voice, musicianship and charm.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12813

Artists

Bobby Long

Though England is his place of birth, the songs found on Bobby Long’s forthcoming sophomore album, Wishbone, are redolent with pieces of Americana. They were composed in New York City, a place he feels more at home than he ever did while living in his native country, and the album... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Braveyoung

taught it wasnt nice to talk about yourself
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13065

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Braveyoung

taught it wasnt nice to talk about yourself

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Ale House

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9:00pm CDT

Bright Light Bright Light

Bright Light Bright Light is singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rod Thomas. He already has fans in BBC Radio 1's Lauren Laverne, Rob Da Bank and Huw Stephens. His music mixes a love of the dancefloor with classic songwriting and has variously been described as 'Kylie-class euphoric pop (The Times), 'sleek dancefloor glamour' (ASOS) and 'ridiculously melodic electronic pop' (The Times Playlist). Debut single 'Love Part II' was written and produced with Andy Chatterley (Kylie, Nerina Pallot, Diana Vickers) and released by Popjustice HiFi last September, accompanied by b-side 'Cry At Films', which features Scissor Sisters' Del Marquis on backing vocals and guitar. When not singing his own tunes, Bright Light Bright Light knocks out remixes of other artists' work Â recent versions of Kelis 'Acapella' and Ellie Goulding's 'Under The Sheets' have found themselves spread across many a tastemaker blog. Throughout November 2010, Rod was on the road with Ellie Goulding on her UK tour. In the last few months he has also shared a stage with friends Sound Of Arrows and James Yuill, Dansette Junior and The Hoosiers. Rod runs his own label, Self Raising Records, and is a member of east-London party 'collective' Sink The Pink, described by The Guardian as 'what happens when Studio 54 links up with a toddlers birthday party in a suburban ball pool centre". He is obsessed with 90s dance music, and his favourite band is Ace Of Base. NME recently called him 'the boy Robyn in all but name'.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14179

Artists

Bright Light Bright Light

Bright Light Bright Light is singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rod Thomas. He already has fans in BBC Radio 1's Lauren Laverne, Rob Da Bank and Huw Stephens. His music mixes a love of the dancefloor with classic songwriting and has variously been described as 'Kylie-class... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Ghost Room

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9:00pm CDT

Buddy Mcneil & The Magic Mirrors

The mutant half-sailor, half-cowboy offspring of a passionate affair between the past and the present, Buddy McNeil & The Magic Mirrors are kindred spirits of the dynamic young Stones, The Flying Burrito Brothers and contemporary rockers Heavy Trash. With the playful pop of the 50s and decadent sounds of the 60s running through their veins, they offer a "what you see is what you get" approach in the studio and on stage: they don't pretend to revolutionize the genre, but they're ready to give their all until night gives way to dawn in the captain's spyglass and his mistresses' eyes. After releasing their nine-track debut independent album in the spring of 2008 and the well received EP "Help Me Mama! " in summer 2010, the band—who since opened for the legendary Brian Setzer Orchestra, The Proclaimers, Murder by Death and Holly Golightly, and played big festivals and events such as Pop Montreal (2010), Festival d’été de Québec (2009-2010) and Festival de Musique Émergente d’Abitibi-Témiscamingue (2009)—is back from the grave with a brand-new LP, "Introducing, Once Again, Buddy McNeil & The Magic Mirrors", to be released in January 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13261

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Buddy Mcneil & The Magic Mirrors

The mutant half-sailor, half-cowboy offspring of a passionate affair between the past and the present, Buddy McNeil & The Magic Mirrors are kindred spirits of the dynamic young Stones, The Flying Burrito Brothers and contemporary rockers Heavy Trash. With the playful pop of the 50s... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Spill

9:00pm CDT

Butcher Bear & Charlie

Butcher Bear, Owns a record label called (iN)Sect Records, makes music with a sampler and a drum set, along with Charlie a.k.a. Maricela Mayo, a graduate of North Texas music school and former member of the Dallas Lyric Opera, sings and writes anthems for massive heart-break. Together as Butcher Bear & Charlie they give you one-part Fun-Filled dance party, and one-part sound collage. Always something different, always bass-filled fun.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15055

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Butcher Bear & Charlie

Butcher Bear, Owns a record label called (iN)Sect Records, makes music with a sampler and a drum set, along with Charlie a.k.a. Maricela Mayo, a graduate of North Texas music school and former member of the Dallas Lyric Opera, sings and writes anthems for massive heart-break. Together... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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9:00pm CDT

Buxton

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Buxton

Buxton, who Esquire.com recently called one of “2012 Artists to Watch,” are currently touring behind their New West Records debut album Nothing Here Seems Strange. Buxton’s fusion of lovely harmonies, jarring explosions of energy and meticulously applied instrumentation is led... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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9:00pm CDT

Caitlin Rose

Caitlin Rose is a 23 year old singer/songwriter from Nashville, TN. Her full-length debut, Own Side Now, will be released on March 15, 2011 on Theory 8 Records. Rose co-produced the record with Mark Nevers (Lambchop, Will Oldham & Andrew Bird) & Skylar Wilson (Justin Townes Earle). Own Side Now was released in Europe in August to rave reviews. NME included her on their Cool List for 2010, her album landed #4 on Rough Trade's Top 100 list of 2010 and The Sunday Times calls the record “a stunning debut.” The 23-year-old Rose has spent the most of time since the release touring in Europe. She toured fourteen dates with Justin Townes Earle in December and will have a full US tour around the release of the record. Rose draws on her love for the female greats such as Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks (even covering Fleetwood Mac’s “That’s Alright”) as well as those from a pure country lineage such as Patsy Cline, and is on the fast track to placing herself in the same league. Her Dead Flowers EP showed the budding of a ripe talent, but this time around she has a seriously talented full band to assist in elevating Own Side Now into a different class.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11558

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Caitlin Rose

http://thecaitlinrose.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Swan Dive

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9:00pm CDT

Chris Combette

Chris Combette has given the Caribbean islands & Guianas musical scene some of its most sophisticated recordings. The delicate balance of his influences (bossa nova, reggae, calypso, mazurka...) mingle into an original style, illustrated through two earlier albums, "Plein Sud" and "Salambô" which brought him a wide gratefull. His last album, "La danse de Flore" is a tribute to his country, French Guiana. After travelling through the world, teaching mathematics for a few years and working with great musicians of the Caribbean, he is back in the place of his birth, to which he dedicates the title track. A troubadour at heart, he wrote and sang all the songs, sometimes at great pains (La danse de Flore), sometimes easily (like the beautiful ballad "Soledad", the story of a little girl with an alcoholic father), but always with his distinctive feeling of kindness and sensitivity. Chris Combette is now achieving his new album, rather accoustic, but still full of his mixed vibrations.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10857

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Chris Combette

Chris Combette has given the Caribbean islands & Guianas musical scene some of its most sophisticated recordings. The delicate balance of his influences (bossa nova, reggae, calypso, mazurka...) mingle into an original style, illustrated through two earlier albums, "Plein Sud" and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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9:00pm CDT

Cobirds Unite

Duet driven folk-noir from Seattle. Previous work on SubPop, Sony, and Frontier. Longtime rock writers and friends, Rusty Willoughby (Flop, Pure Joy) and Rachel Flotard (Visqueen, Neko Case) collaborate with notable musicians from Seattle to Denmark. Features members of Screaming Trees, R.E.M., Afghan Wigs, and The Tripwires. Touring US 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11630

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Cobirds Unite

Duet driven folk-noir from Seattle. Previous work on SubPop, Sony, and Frontier. Longtime rock writers and friends, Rusty Willoughby (Flop, Pure Joy) and Rachel Flotard (Visqueen, Neko Case) collaborate with notable musicians from Seattle to Denmark. Features members of Screaming... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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9:00pm CDT

Cults

It’s often said that the most subversive pop music – from the Shangri Las to Rihanna – is that which wraps sinister tales within a sugar-coated shell. If so, then it’s hard to imagine a band pushing that manifesto further than Cults. On the surface they could be sickly sweet – a smitten couple called Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin who spin gorgeous melodies across their girl group-inspired bedroom pop. But dig deeper and a whole new world opens up, one that contains songs about anxiety, drug abuse and the pain of moving from adolescence into adulthood. Oh, and those inspirational, moving speeches that appear, ghost-like, behind the music? They’re from a selection of notorious cult leaders
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13179

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Cults

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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9:00pm CDT

Davila 666

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Davila 666

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Club de Ville

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9:00pm CDT

De Juepuchas

English The project is inspired by The Avalanches and Girl Talk, and the new common culture of creativity and collective intelligence which takes advantage of digital resources and enabling internet sharing to harness new forms and possibilities of creation. The album ("Ser De Juepuchas Varios Años" or "Being De Juepuchas for several years") launched in early 2009, includes about 1000 fragments used different sound from popular culture, the idiosyncrasies sound and audible spectrum of Colombian memory within which there are many sounds programs, popular soap operas, songs and everyday sounds of decades of yesterday and today. Our proposal beyond the music is a vehicle to promote the democratization of ideas, liberation of content and collective creation, additionally, uses sound and music as a platform to socialize their daily problems and calls for awareness community and the importance of memory in the construction of a present. The proposal also suggests the recovery of public spaces overlooked or underestimated, to call for participation, inclusion, diversity, socialization of culture, we believe in the worldwide music and culture as a facilitator social cohesion. Juepuchas makes use of memory as a resource, from the ones that affect you as an individual to those that are shared among friends, colleagues, even nations. Audible memory is part of a picture that unite, spins and link us together. Spanish De Juepuchas, proyecto inspirado en The Avalanches, Girl Talk, I.M.S., Beta Band, y la nueva cultura de la creatividad común y la inteligencia colectiva, aprovecha los recursos digitales y el compartir que habilita internet para aprovechar las nuevas formas y posibilidades de creación. En el álbum (Ser De Juepuchas Por Varios Años) lanzado a inicios del 2009, se utilizan aproximadamente 1000 fragmentos sonoros diferentes, provenientes de la cultura popular, la idiosincracia sonora y el espectro de la memoria audible colombiana dentro de la cual se encuentran innumerables sonidos de programas y novelas populares, canciones y sonidos cotidianos de décadas del ayer y hoy. Su propuesta más allá de la música también es un vehículo para promover la democratización de las ideas, la liberación de contenidos y la creación colectiva, adicionalmente se utiliza el sonido y la música como plataforma de socialización de problemáticas cotidianas y hace un llamado de conciencia sobre la colectividad y lo importante de la memoria en la construcción de un presente. La propuesta en vivo sugiere la recuperación de espacios públicos olvidados o subestimados, para llamar a la participación, a la inclusión, a la diversidad, a la socialización de la cultura; creemos en la música para todo el mundo y en la cultura como facilitador de cohesión social. De Juepuchas hace uso de la memoria como recurso, memorias que parten desde lo individual hasta aquellas que se comparten entre amigos, colegas, incluso naciones. La memoria audible hace parte de un imaginario que nos vincula; vínculo que hila y une.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14586

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De Juepuchas

English The project is inspired by The Avalanches and Girl Talk, and the new common culture of creativity and collective intelligence which takes advantage of digital resources and enabling internet sharing to harness new forms and possibilities of creation. The album ("Ser De Juepuchas... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Speakeasy

9:00pm CDT

Designer Drugs

Designer Drugs Bio Ask the DJ/production duo Designer Drugs how many air miles they've logged over the past year and the answer requires more than a bit of calculating. 'Over 300,000,' Michael Vincent Patrick will e-mail me a week later, referencing numerous spots around the world where the group has performed. 'I have a really nice apartment in New York City, but I've only been there three days this month.' It's a testament both to the duo's popularity and work ethic that that number may become the annual norm. After nearly 50 remixes for everyone from Mariah Carey to Annie to Thieves Like Us, the diverse electronic group, comprised of Patrick and Theodore Paul Nelson, released their debut album Hardcore/Softcore February 22nd on Ultra Music. Where past productions and remixes have been on the poppier end of the musical spectrum, Hardcore conjures up a darker, edgier vibe Â think the throbbing, industrial-heavy opening club scene in 'The Doom Generation' Â yet still retains a melodic center on many of the tracks. 'I think we're making music for the apocalypse,' says Michael, only half-joking. 'The state of society is at a place where kids just don't give a fuck and that's what inspires our music.' On Hardcore/Softcore, numerous sounds saddle up against each other, proving the title's veracity. The punishing electro-industrial punk of "Dead Meat" and grinding, pounding beat of club bangers "Face Melter" and "The Terror" provide contrast to the pop vocals of Norwegian singer Annie on "Crazy For You" and fist-pumping uptempo anthem "Into The Light." Elsewhere, the classic electro-funk of "Leather Gang" sits comfortably against the Italo-shoegaze of "For All We Know" and lead single "Through The Prism" (released 10/26), the new electro classic featuring Cerebral Vortex. In stark contrast to albums that sound like they're on repeat by track four, Hardcore's myriad styles are a welcome change from many electronic LPs. While a debut album, Hardcore functions as much as a culmination of a decade's work as it does the next stage in a bourgeoning career. As the electro scene started to flourish in the early 2000s, the pair built a studio in Philadelphia and christened themselves Designer Drugs, balancing an in-demand deejaying schedule with near-constant demand for track remixes, including Little Boots' "Meddle," Fischerspooner's "The Best Revenge," IAMX's "Spit It Out," and Heartsrevolution's "Switchblade." With Nelson currently in medical school, the duo has still found a way to keep up their busy musical careers. 'I don't really do anything else besides med school and music,' admits Theo. 'I do worry about if I want to be a doctor or a deejay when I finish school, but I'll just cross that bridge when I come to it.' Adds Michael: 'When he has time off, we'll meet and just write every day.' School hasn't stopped the group from putting on memorable live sets as much as possible. Spend a few minutes at one of Designer Drugs' live shows and you'll see the normally humble pair, spurred on by the intense energy of their music, transform into a different beast. 'It gets pretty wild,' admits Michael. 'Even though we're mellow, there's lots of stage diving and almost slam dancing. It's next level dance club shit that almost morphs into that '90s hardcore/punk vibe.' But now, the focus is Hardcore/Softcore, an album that started with over 100 songs and was gradually pared down to a proper length. As with their live shows, quality control is first and foremost, with egos never getting in the way of excellence. 'We're pretty good at agreeing,' says Michael. 'We've both worked with other people in the past and had to argue our opinion. But for us, if I don't like it, Theo will delete it and if he doesn't like it, I'll delete it. By the end, we're both 100% happy with it.' As for the future, more remixes, more original production, more DJ mixes (the online DATAMIX series is on 11 and counting) and many more deejay gigs promise to keep the pair busy for the foreseeable future. And no school will stop Designer Drugs from achieving their musical goals. 'I got a month off coming up,' says Theo. 'As soon as I get my first free day, it's back to the studio with Michael.' For press inquires, please contact Alexandra Greenberg @ MSO PR agreenberg@msopr.com, +1 818-380-0400 ext 223
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12480

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Designer Drugs

Designer Drugs Bio Ask the DJ/production duo Designer Drugs how many air miles they've logged over the past year and the answer requires more than a bit of calculating. 'Over 300,000,' Michael Vincent Patrick will e-mail me a week later, referencing numerous spots around the world... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Phoenix

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9:00pm CDT

Distal

26 year old Michael Rathbun, aka Distal, does it all. When he’s not running his Embassy Recordings label, you can find him in the studio producing his genre-defying tunes, known for blending aesthetics from the past, present and future at all tempos. You can also find him in the booth as a dj, feeding hungry dance floors across the nation, playing out the best in new music from across the globe along with his own original tunes. With his inaugural vinyl release on heavyweight UK label Soul Jazz Records, followed by the classic in-the-making ‘Typewriter Tune’ on Surefire Sound, Distal has a bright and positive future in front of him. More of his unique production is set to drop in 2011 with releases forthcoming on Tectonic, Ghettophiles, Tube10, Embassy, Fortified Audio and Grizzly, along with collaborations with Addison Groove, DJ Rashad, Stagga, Moldy and Deep Medi’s Clouds.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13144

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Distal

26 year old Michael Rathbun, aka Distal, does it all. When he’s not running his Embassy Recordings label, you can find him in the studio producing his genre-defying tunes, known for blending aesthetics from the past, present and future at all tempos. You can also find him in the... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Barcelona

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9:00pm CDT

Forest City Lovers

Forest City Lovers are nature-loving urban dwellers spinning lingering, lyrical melodies across the landscape of Canadian folk-pop. Born a fledgling pseudo-solo project of young songwriter Kat Burns, Forest City Lovers took flight in 2006 with the independent release The Sun and the Wind. The band grew up into a fully-realized collaborative outfit and in 2008 launched their critically acclaimed sophmore album Haunting Moon Sinking (Out of This Spark), a collection that bolsters FCL's signature tunefulness with talented musicianship, strong guitar lines, and swelling string arrangements. Phodilus and Tyto, a 7' vinyl released at the end of 2009, paved the way for the full-length follow-up, Carriage, released in July 2010. Carriage picks up where Haunting Moon Sinking left off, marching forward with arrangements and melodies that go from acutely vulnerable to downright sinister. A collection that drifts sonically across decades, Carriage laces folk tinged 1970s whimsy into contemporary pop gems to keep your feet tapping as you go singing down the sunny street. In Praise of Carriage: 'Kat Burns and co. have ramped things up a few notches, and the results are simply spectacular.' [I Heart Music] 'the confidently off-kilter [song] 'Minneapolis', whose two minutes and forty seconds boasts one of the most infectious choruses you're likely to hear anywhere this year' [Chromewaves] 'Unheralded songsmith Kat Burns has composed her finest work in Forest City Lovers with the engagingly ambitious Carriage, which showcases her alluring voice and a fearless knack for emotive pop hooks.' [Exclaim] 'Burns has mastered the art of telling stories that portray innocence under threat. Her quiet, nuanced vocal work makes the protagonists in her lyrics seem delicate while the landscapes they traverse are frequently ominous.' [Canadian Interviews]
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11208

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Forest City Lovers

Forest City Lovers are nature-loving urban dwellers spinning lingering, lyrical melodies across the landscape of Canadian folk-pop. Born a fledgling pseudo-solo project of young songwriter Kat Burns, Forest City Lovers took flight in 2006 with the independent release The Sun and the... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Habana Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Franki Chan

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Franki Chan

http://WWW.IHEARTCOMIX.COM

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Friendo

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Friendo

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Hideout

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9:00pm CDT

Goldheart Assembly

Recorded in their drummer's dad's Norfolk steam train museum, Goldheart Assembly's debut album is winning fans everywhere with its unique blend of whimsical English psychedelia, pitch-perfect harmonies, found sounds and surprising twists and turns. Continuing a noble trend of DIY experiementalism, the six piece are spending early 2011 touring with Band of Horses. "Goldheart Assembly: this year's Fleet Foxes. But better. And really not like that at all." NME "This London six-piece's life-affirming melodies will remind you why you fell in love with pop." The Guardian "Such is the inherent sweetness of Goldheart Assembly’s debut that the listener can’t fail to be touched by its charms." BBC
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14635

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Goldheart Assembly

Recorded in their drummer's dad's Norfolk steam train museum, Goldheart Assembly's debut album is winning fans everywhere with its unique blend of whimsical English psychedelia, pitch-perfect harmonies, found sounds and surprising twists and turns. Continuing a noble trend of DIY... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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9:00pm CDT

Gospel Claws

Gospel Claws are an American rock band based in Tempe, Arizona. Their music has been described as “rambling desert-pop”, “uber-catchy indie pop”, and even “Jan & Dean on cough syrup”. But no matter how one chooses to describe this band, the fact is that singer Joel Marquard “… always delivers.” Admittedly, that last quote is simultaneously referencing Marquard’s music and his day job as a FedEx driver. After leaving Dear and the Headlights in 2007, he hooked up with longtime friend Sloan Walters. The two songwriters eventually recruited some other friends, John Mulhern and Scott Hall, for a rhythm section. Wesley Hilsabeck, who Marquard hooked up with via his delivery route one day, rounds out the lineup on second guitar. Gospel Claws released an EP and a couple extra tracks via compilations and a split 7” with fellow Arizona boys What Laura Says. They honed their live act in the downtown Phoenix art scene opening for national that rolled through town like Cage the Elephant, No Age, Portugal. The Man, The Besnard Lakes, and Deer Tick. The Phoenix NewTimes nominated Gospel Claws for “Best Indie Band” in 2009 and Music Editor Martin Cizmar called the EP “one of my favorite local records of the year.” With the release of their debut LP C-L-A-W-S in October 2010, Gospel Claws solidified their sound and gained traction at press and radio. The album was recorded mostly live with producer Bob Hoag (The Format, Joel Plaskett, Dear and the Headlights) his studio, Flying Blanket Recording. These recording sessions with no click track or extensive over-dubbing showcased a band that had become surprisingly tight and polished, but had enough soul to spread their “gospel” and enough raw energy to still be called “claws.” The album charted well at college and specialty radio, with 5 weeks in top 100 chart position on CMJ200 and 4 weeks on FMQB’s Submodern charts, the album peaking at #2 and single “Walk me Down” at #6. MagnetMagazine, Faronheit, Largehearted Boy, We All Want Someone to Shout for, and many other blogs featured multiple MP3s from C-L-A-W-S giving the song “Avenues” a solid run on We Are Hunted on emerging song and artist charts. The band was featured in a “Best of What’s Next” feature from Paste and the song “Walk Me Down” was featured on NPR’s All Songs Considered. A review from Death + Taxes called C-L-A-W-S “one of the year’s most unforgettable albums.” Gospel Claws will be heading to Austin, TX this March for an official showcase at SXSW along with some day party appearances. They headed back to the studio last month to record a new single “I can, I will,” which will be released digitally March 1st. Director Benjamin Bates created a music video for “Summer Nights Lakeside” from Marquard’s vintage 8mm family films and is currently shooting another video with the band for C-L-A-W-S epic slow jam “Greeley Estates.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11669

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Gospel Claws

Gospel Claws are an American rock band based in Tempe, Arizona. Their music has been described as “rambling desert-pop”, “uber-catchy indie pop”, and even “Jan & Dean on cough syrup”. But no matter how one chooses to describe this band, the fact is that singer Joel Marquard... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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9:00pm CDT

Ham Sandwich

Some rock bands fret too much about the successful fusion of commerce and creativity. Some rock bands think they can second-guess the music fan by blending strategies for world domination with mix-and-match, catch-all music. Ham Sandwich, however, instinctively react to rock music more than spending too much time thinking about it – which is nowhere near as bad as it might sound – and it is this that marks them out as one of the best Irish rock acts of recent years. Ham Sandwich have been around and about in one very interesting shape or another since 2003, but it wasn’t until the autumn of 2005 – with the release of their debut single, ‘Sad Songs’ – that they began to be known outside their home county of Meath. McNamee’s liking for juggling quirk, strangeness and charm, stability reigned supreme. “I’d always had an urge to be in a band,” says Podge, whose early ambitions lay in stand-up comedy, “and although up to that point I’d done nothing to show that I could be in a band, the lads thought there was something about me that made him think I could be. I think they liked the fact that I could be anything at all.” Alongside McNamee were co-vocalist Niamh Farrell (whose experience at the time amounted to little other than singing in a few bands in Glasgow), guitarist Darcy and drummer Ollie Murphy. Chemistry has a curious way of working, and within weeks the band clicked through a mixture of varying musical influences, a singular love of kitsch, and a healthy distaste for anything within an ass’s roar of mediocrity. “It was more the relief of being in a band than anything else,” says Podge of early ambitions. “I knew I wouldn’t have been able to learn for myself, so I had to have someone to get me involved. I mean, I literally didn’t know how to plug in a guitar. And for at least the first year of gigging, I had to borrow amps and a guitar. When we started the first rehearsals, we knew Niamh was going to be the singer, and not much else. You could say I showed up to be trained!” “It was great, though,” recalls Niamh. “We were in it for being in a band, but it got serious quite quickly. We were still in rehearsals when a major record label came to hear us, so we thought, well, we could be on to something here. ” “We were a total mess back then, though,” claims Podge, “and I think that was totally down to me because I was such a rookie. I wanted to go crazy on stage, but I didn’t have the skills to keep the music together at the same time. If I’d been boring I’d have concentrated on the music, but I didn’t want to be too po-faced on stage.” Inevitably, levels of ambition and confidence grew as the band became more proficient. Each subsequent single release (including ‘St Christopher’ and ‘Click…Click…Boom’) received more positive responses than the previous one. In early 2008, their debut album, ‘Carry The Meek’, was released. Within days, the band was a recipient of the Meteor Music Hope for 2008 Award. The remainder of 2008 was spent touring the album, getting to know the songs inside out, and being aware of the difference between entertainment and novelty value. “When I think about how I was at the start…” says Podge. “The band had such patience with me, because at least three out of five gigs would have been more or less shameful because of me. Yes, there would have been an element of entertainment at the same time, but now, personally, I’d rather be good musically and not shambolically entertaining. ” “With ‘Carry The Meek’,” says Podge, “some of the structures of the songs are fine, but there’s repetition there. With the songs for the new album we want to be more crafted, more influential, perhaps. The one thing I’m happy with already is that I don’t think the second album will be anywhere like our first. At the same time, it’ll be more grown up, with a little bit more sophistication. The first album was practically all electric guitar; the new album will be more musically varied – and not for the sake of it, either. It’s just that we’re getting our heads around different instruments. It’s a natural evolvement, and more texture is no harm.” “We’ve definitely grown up since ‘Carry The Meek’,” maintains Niamh. “In terms of all of us getting involved in the song writing process and, I suppose, just maturing as people. Making the song structures more interesting is crucial for both the listener and the band, because it holds the attention for longer.” Ham Sandwich are currently touring their new album 'white fox'.which has recieved much critical acclaim. 1One of the better Irish albums of 2008 was Carry the Meek, from this Kells band with the wonky name. It was good, but White Fox knocks six bells of crap out of it, such is the advance in songwriting, arranging and the general sense of achievement. Structurally, also, the album is leagues ahead. Coming in at 33 and a third minutes, which is a nice retro joke, White Fox’ s brevity is matched by a level of quality that breathes through songs such as The Naturist, title track Models , The Fog, In December, Animals and all the rest. In fact, there isn’t a duff tune here, which makes it that very rare thing: an album you can listen to all the way through without being tempted to press fastforward. See hamsandwichmusic.com' TONY CLAYTON-LEA The Irish Times Opener The Naturist is typical of their classic pop gifts. Farrell and Podge McNamara exchange vocals over a classic indie template. It reminds me of the undervalued pop of Engine Alley almost 20 years ago. Karl Odlum's production is typically clean and fat-free. He allows the band's best constituents to shine -- mainly Farrell's perky vocals and McNamee's chiming guitars. And while the band aren't reinventing the wheel, their smart tunes take some beating. In a just world, at least half the songs here would enjoy considerable airplay. Ham Sandwich will showcase songs from this album in Whelan's on October 9 as part of a benefit night for the family of much admired concert promoter Derek Nally, who died in July. Burn it: The Naturist; Ants John Meagher Irish Independent Their current single 'ants' is accompanied by a great start/stop animated video directed by marc corrigan.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14779

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Friends

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9:00pm CDT

Horse Thief

Horse Thief was originally named The Tellevators who spawned from Denton, Texas and the dreams and songs of Cameron Neal (Guitar) and Preston Greer (Drums). Unsatisfied with merely jamming, they decided they needed to form a band. After a few months Cody Fowler filled the void of Rhythm Guitar and Bass Guitars respectively. Soon after, an EP "The Tellevators" was recorded with the help of the Grady Don. They later released another LP called Figure It Out. In 2010 they moved to Oklahoma City to attend The Academy of Contemporary Music to all study different areas of the school. When they moved they decided to change the name to Horse Thief after a trail they hiked while recording their debut album in Creede, Colorado. These four individuals love the music in themselves and work diligently to convey that passion to those would lend an ear. Four musicians taking influence from not just one single band, but the art of music as a whole, and those passionate musicians who've come before them. They are now writing and rerecording their album in Oklahoma City to be released early 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11765

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Horse Thief

Horse Thief, originally founded in Denton, TX, moved to Oklahoma City to attend the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma, from which they recently graduated. The band subsequently signed with the Flaming Lips’ management and soon came to the attention... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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9:00pm CDT

House of Broken Promises

If we were to compile a list of all that's useless in modern rock music, we'd be here for days. In fact, it'd probably be easier - and quicker - to rattle off the few undeniably great things roaring up from the underground. Take Indio, California's HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES. With their Small Stone debut "Using the Useless" this trio is leading the charge against mediocrity and watered down tepidness. Formed from the ashes of the late, great, and woefully underappreciated UNIDA (which also featured John Garcia of KYUSS fame), HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES is a no-holds-barred double shot of classic hard rock. You can't write riffs like the ones found on "Blister" and "Highway Grit" without them being part of your DNA. You can't lay down grooves like those on "Walk on By" and "Obey the Snake" by accident. You have to feel 'em in your bones. And that's exactly what you get with HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES. Guitarist Arthur Seay, bassist/vocalist Eddie Plascencia, and drummer Mike Cancino are so in tune with what makes a rock song rock harder and better, it'd be scary if it wasn't so awesome. When these three get together and play, they lay waste to the has beens, wanna bes, and hipsters, and they say in no uncertain terms, "This is how it's gonna be." Small Stone Records is proud to present HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISE's full-length debut, "Using the Useless." You're going to get your rock's worth. That's a promise this house won't break.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11590

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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9:00pm CDT

Housemeister

housemeister - update yourself or "who is that noize?" born on november 11.th 1977 in northern germany the berlin dj is living in the capital since 25 years. little housemeister was 11 years young when the wall came down. he grew up in east-berlin where the rebuild socialist living squats after the turn about gave a whole new perspective...a bit anarchy, constant change, disorientation, smoking weed, spraying and listening to music... summarized to a mix of confusion and new playgrounds! in his youth-club 36er, where mostly hip-hopper and sprayers spend their time, housemeister had his first contact with turntables and discovered his love to music! the rave began with loveparade94 and mayday.150bpm every week-end- bunker, walfish, linientreu and later e-werk, tresor, electric ballroom. those times meant to steel out of the house under age, faking id's and of he went. taking no prisoners! in 1995 he leaft the house of his parents and moved into an apartment in kreuzberg 36 with his friend alex- central berlin. the legendary hardwax right around the corner. the en vogue clubs also not really far, he bought himself turntables and starte to mix non-stop. for the time being for the mix-tape supply of friends. and today? who doesn't know him. the berlin dj and producer ... since '99 member of the bpitch collective housemeister is playing since the mid 90's around the world and in berlin-his non-reversible dj sets that can be heard everywhere, producing 4 maxis on bpitchcontrol- the first licensed by karl lagerfeld. all in all he can look upon 17 records that he can proudly call his. in 2005 housemeister release his first album "enlarge your dose" on boysnoise records, which inter alia brought him the cover story of the de.bug magazine germany and a remix for the english band the client. every week-end he's touring through europe... german, france, spain, italy, portugal, greece, holland, hungary, switzerland but also played in tokyo, russia or turkey. since 2005 one can experience housemeister also as a live-act. playing with his 45 kilo (100 pounds) giant case filled with the finest machines an synth's in clubs like the "studio88" in france, "the arches" in glasgow or the maria in berlin. in 2006 along with his friend dirty döring he founded the label allyoucanbeat. up to today they have 8 releases on their account and on it's way- the new housemeister single "radio for you" will be released in september 2007. housemeister never sleeps! hyperactive! if he's not sitting in his studio producing, he's designing the artwork for his label allyoucanbeat, is making paper cuts, cutting stencils or designes new stickers-probably his favorite hobby=) housemeister has his own view of techno which you can hear. as a dj and producer he is filling the gaps between techno, electro and punk, brilliantly working his sets with passion to the music. always experimenting and always forward he adds the certain spark to the experience that a party needs to make it worth while. New Album will be released in May 2011 on Boysnoize Records. First Singles will be coming soon (Feat. Boys Noize)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13379

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Housemeister

Housemeister never sleeps.Playing everywhere and every weekend ever since '97, the legendary DJ has cultivated his own brand of rave around the world: relentless, hardcore, dirty dancefloor ecstasy. Hands in the air, booties bouncing: techno in its total beauty. 4 releases on Ellen... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Elysium

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9:00pm CDT

Jamie Woon

Jamie Woon is a special talent who will carve his blues 'n' garage infused future pop songs into your brain and leave them there forever. It's music that will get people talking, made by the guitar wielding singer/songwriter and producer. You might not have heard of him yet – unless you've been tapped into the eerie, soulful end of dubstep or perhaps if you were a regular at One Taste, an acoustic night that took over festival stages at Secret Garden and Glastonbury in the late 2000s. If you'd been looking carefully, though, you might have noticed that Woon was one of the participants at the acclaimed Red Bull Music Academy in Barcelona 2008. The academy invites 60 up and coming DJs, musicians and producers from around the world to the month-long event where they are tutored by musical legends like Sly and Robbie and make tunes with the studio team - who that year included drum 'n' bass don DJ Zinc, Sa-Ra's Om'Mas Keith, D'Angelo producer Russ Elevado and Mark 'Global Communications' Pritchard. The academy has thrown up a tonne of talent over the ten years it's been going: Flying Lotus, Mr Hudson, Hudson Mohawke, J-Wow from Buraka Som Sistema and a whole host of others. This experience helped build on the fragile, atmospheric music he was making with a LoopStation, opening his eyes to the heavy new sound of Woon 2010. Two releases emerged from the musical collaborations that were born at the academy: he released 'Solidify' with electronics girl Subeena on Planet Mu, quickly followed by the twisted G-Funk of 'I'm Going Wit You' by Debruit featuring Om'Mas Keith. But you have to go back a few years to find the seeds of his new sound. In 2007 he released his version of traditional standard 'Wayfaring Stranger' with a remix from ultra-selective dubstep producer Burial on the flip. It turned people like Gilles Peterson and Mary-Anne Hobbs into full-blown Woon fans, but the release also recalibrated his musical mind. It sent him on a journey which forced him to learn and unlearn everything he knew, and took him to this place where he's primed to be one of the most exciting artists you're likely to hear all year; a man who is populist but always inventive, a modest and understated 27 year old who's making hugely ambitious music that you'll be filing, typically idiosyncratically, between your favourite Four Tet, Richard Hawley and D'Angelo records. The new sound, fuses his future pop songs with '80s reverb, ultra-tight beats and acres of bass. "I love atmosphere," he says. "I'm a fan of really deep sub bass that isn't swamped by other sounds. There's always enough room for some twinkly stuff on top and this big cavern, for the voice." The new songs, like 'Night Air' or the future bossa-nova of 'Tomorrow' or the Radiohead-go-soulful undertones of 'Street' carry the intimate emotions of his early sound into a whole different room; bigger, badder… heavier. Singer, songwriter and self-taught producer Woon made his name by playing live. He's got hundreds and hundreds of gigs under his belt, from endless spots in front of the microphone with just his guitar, an effects box and that unmistakable voice, to supporting Amy Winehouse. He's played in a full band with dubstep DJ and producer Reso on drums and he's taken stage at Sonar. You might say it's in his blood: his mother is Scottish folk legend Mae McKenna, a lady who did session vocals for a massive list of stars including Bjork, Michael Jackson and the aforementioned Kylie. Woon's influences are similarly colourful. He namechecks nu-disco king Todd Terje and 2010 future garage hotshots James Blake ("he's a beast") and Mount Kimbie . He's a fan of '90s R'n'B as well as the folk and soul stuff you'd expect, and Cajun blues master JJ Cale, a man he describes as 'the original bedroom musician'. Woon likes to take the soul lineage back to its roots: "I like people who find different ways of doing the blues. It's at the root of all popular music. Blues and bass - that's the real hybrid." He has now made the music that will let him switch between intimate gigs to stages with a bigger reach. "I want to play to more people and I want to play in bigger places. I want to be able to do absolutely anything I want - no constraints." Basically, and bassically, he's doing things his way. Always.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14741

Artists

Jamie Woon

Jamie Woon is a special talent who will carve his blues 'n' garage infused future pop songs into your brain and leave them there forever. It's music that will get people talking, made by the guitar wielding singer/songwriter and producer. You might not have heard of him yet – unless... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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9:00pm CDT

Jenn Grant

Love was a battlefield, but with Honeymoon Punch, Jenn Grant raises the white flag high. It’s time for peace, but not for quiet. Honeymoon Punch is a spiked Love Potion No. 9, a frisky concoction of spirited, synth-sweetened songs balanced with muted, natural elements – between “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” and Radiohead’s In Rainbows. On the shore of Lake Deception, Nova Scotia, producer and beau Daniel Ledwell (In-Flight Safety), and a cast of familiar characters made an album that explores the ups and ups of happiness. Exchanging misery for ecstasy in matters personal and musical, Honeymoon Punch drives the dark clouds away. Songs from both previous records have been heard on Grey’s Anatomy, Mercy, Shattered and Heartland. Jenn has performed across Canada, the US and Europe, with Hawksley Workman, Martin Tielli, Barenaked Ladies and others. Her albums have received East Coast Music Award and Music Nova Scotia award nominations.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12269

Artists

Jenn Grant

Click your ruby shoes three times and imagine a modern day Judy Garland, an artist with a technicolour voice and mischievous spirit. Jenn Grant’s voice is widely recognized as one of the most mellifluous and melodic out there, and Six Shooter Records is proud to be the home for... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Paradise

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9:00pm CDT

K's Choice

K’s Choice has always been a hard band to pin down to a single style, and as a result, was one of the few bands of the late ‘90s to build followings with both the Lilith Fair and Lollapalooza factions. As evidenced by their fifth full-length overall (and first in a decade), 2010’s ‘Echo Mountain,’ the group’s knack for the eclectic remains very much intact. “It’s always been like that,” explains one of the group’s co-founders, singer/guitarist Sarah Bettens. “There’s always been that singer-songwriter part of us, and then the rock part that stems from the music we listen to and the music we write. There’s also that pop element in our songwriting and the attention to our harmonies. When it comes to K’s Choice songwriting, there is not a concerted effort of what we should be, it’s just an honest mix of the style of songs we end up writing. Even when we felt like we were coming from two worlds in the initial phase of writing this record, it somehow blended together into something that’s melodic and has a lot of dynamics without losing its emphasis of heartfelt lyrics and interesting harmonies.” Originally formed in the early ‘90s by the brother-sister tandem of guitarist/singer Gert and Sarah Bettens (hailing from Antwerp, Belgium), the group built a large worldwide fan base, on the strength of such strong and varied albums as 1993’s ‘The Great Subconscious Club,’ 1996’s ‘Paradise in Me,’ 1998’s ‘Cocoon Crash’ and 2000’s ‘Almost Happy.’ Add to it a worldwide hit single (1996’s “Not An Addict”), European hits “Believe”, “Almost Happy” and “Everything For Free”, plus some very high profile tour opportunities (opening for Alanis Morissette for the majority of the dates supporting her classic ‘Jagged Little Pill’ album, as well as part of the aforementioned Lilith Fair tours), and a long and fruitful career lay ahead for K’s Choice. After the world tour in support of ‘Almost Happy’ had wrapped up, K’s Choice faced a tough career crossroad. “After ten years, my sister and I had the exact same feeling that we were moving in circles”, admits Gert. “We felt it was time to do something else for a couple of years, to do our own thing, and see what developed.” True to his word, Gert founded a new band, Woodface, while Sarah launched a successful solo career. But a year ago, the call of K’s Choice beckoned once more, recalls Sarah. “We always knew we were going to record again, but we didn’t have a master plan for when or how. It just seemed like the right time and that it would be fun again … the part that was missing when we decided to take a break. The writing was challenging again, and musically it was even more interesting, because we were coming from two different worlds. When we started sending songs to each other, it was like, ‘Wow, I don’t know if we’re capable of making the same record! But with some creative musical conversations and a little soul searching we found common ground, and once we did, it just clicked like it always had.” After a period of swapping song files via email (Sarah now lives in the U.S., while Gert remains in Belgium), the group reconvened for rehearsals with a line-up featuring both former members (bassist Eric Grossman and drummer Koen Lieckens) and new members (guitarist Thomas Vanelslander and keyboardist Reinout Swinnen). “From the start, it became clear that it was going to be different from the way we wrote for the first four albums,” says Gert. “Back then, we were often on tour together, so as soon as Sarah or I came up with a song idea, we could immediately play it for one another. This time, we were forced to exchange ideas via the internet. Although it’s different than the way we used to communicate our ideas, we were still able to be musically creative and honest with each other. Initially, we thought we were worlds apart. I wrote some really, really heavy songs, comparable to those on my last solo album. I wondered if they would really work on the album alongside some of the lighter acoustic songs Sarah had written. We just started rehearsing and in typical K’s Choice fashion, things quickly started making perfect sense.” The end result is a double disc set, which features some of the finest K’s Choice material of their entire career, and runs the gamut from folk and pop to alternative rock. “I have to say, I was really impressed with my brother’s songs,” gushes Sarah. “It was really nice to sing his songs again. I think he has outdone himself. His new song, ‘Killing Dragons’, is one of my absolute favorites! It covers the entire musical spectrum of what K’s Choice represents… a beautiful melody, haunting harmonies and incredible lyrics… it gives me the chills. ‘Come Live the Life’ [the album’s first single/video] features my brother’s songwriting too. The simplicity of the chord structure, combined with the genius of the melody, makes for a very inspiring, exciting song.” Gert has a standout as well, ‘16’. “I tried to picture what it was like to be 16 again and to experience something beautiful like being in love and your first kiss. Then discovering, as you grow older, that there’s still some of that fire burning, and it’s just a matter of keeping that fire alive. Most of my songs are written about the same thing - feeling alive.” With ‘Echo Mountain’ being released via Sony in Europe and a label-to-be-named in the other parts of the world, the now six-piece band will soon be launching a substantial tour supporting Echo Mountain, with dates beginning in Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland and Holland, before visiting other parts of the world, including such exotic locales as South Africa and Japan. Which leads to the question...is the reformation of K’s Choice a permanent one? “I don’t know if any of us have thought that far ahead,” says Sarah. “We are so happy that we have this fantastic opportunity. We do have big expectations, not in terms of how many records we’re going to sell, but just the level of excitement this will create, for us and for the fans that are awaiting this record.” That said, both sister and brother are hopeful regarding the future of K’s Choice. Sarah- “I just hope we make more great records, and that Echo Mountain is the beginning of a rebirth for us. Eventually, I’ll want to make another solo record because it’s a way of keeping everything fresh, so I hope I can continue doing both.” Gert- “Right now, I’m just so happy that we made an album that I’m this crazy about. It just feels very special putting the band back together and getting ready to go out on the road again. As we were working on ‘Echo Mountain’, I said to my sister, ‘I really feel like recording another album after this!’ Sarah readily agreed. So this K’s Choice reunion just might go on for quite a while...”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12775

Artists

K's Choice

K’s Choice has always been a hard band to pin down to a single style, and as a result, was one of the few bands of the late ‘90s to build followings with both the Lilith Fair and Lollapalooza factions. As evidenced by their fifth full-length overall (and first in a decade), 2010’s... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Continental Club

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9:00pm CDT

King Creosote

Kenny Anderson, known primarily by his stage name King Creosote, is an independent singer-songwriter from Fife, Scotland. To date, Anderson has released over forty albums, with his latest, Flick the Vs, released on 20 April 2009.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12719

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King Creosote

Kenny Anderson, known primarily by his stage name King Creosote, is an independent singer-songwriter from Fife, Scotland. To date, Anderson has released over forty albums, with his latest, Flick the Vs, released on 20 April 2009.

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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9:00pm CDT

Kyla La Grange

Kyla began playing music when she was five years-old, started her first band at thirteen, and resolved to do this for the rest of her life while studying philosophy at Cambridge University – "I realised I loved writing and performing more than anything." Kyla started working with the acclaimed Communion group in May 2010. Firstly by recording with Kevin Jones (Communion head honcho) and Ian Grimble (The Fall, Siouxsie Sioux) and then performing a special version of her song ‘Hands to Hold’ at the Communion residency at The Flowerpot, whilst being accompanied by around 10 musicians on stage. Kyla has been recording her debut record with exciting newcomer Brett Shaw (South, UNKLE). Not an easy artist to pigeonhole, Kyla’s influences range from Cat Power, Bat For Lashes and Stevie Nicks to American indie faves Modest Mouse and folk heroes like Beirut and Elvis Perkins. Having said that, Kyla’s sound is genuinely original. Whether it’s the heart on sleeve lyrics and violent acoustic strumming of Vampire Smile or the euphoric choruses of Walk Through Walls and Lambs, Kyla La Grange is never one to stay in her musical comfort zone. The final few months of 2010 see Kyla going on tour with I Blame Coco as main support for half of her UK tour. Kyla's debut single is released on the NOIR label in March 2011
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13777

Artists

Kyla La Grange

Kyla began playing music when she was five years-old, started her first band at thirteen, and resolved to do this for the rest of her life while studying philosophy at Cambridge University – "I realised I loved writing and performing more than anything." Kyla started working with... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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9:00pm CDT

Kyle Andrews

Years ago, Kyle Andrews traded Chicago's bone-chilling winters for Nashville's constantly flowing spring of music. Ever since, Kyle has been polishing gems unearthed in the cluttered corners of his bedroom studio. His first official album, Amos In Ohio (2006), set the bar for the thinking-person's indie-pop. Kyle proved that DIY-style production didn't have to lack depth, and his intimate songwriting style (sometimes emotional, sometimes enigmatic, always engaging) delivered tracks that were so fun to sing along with, you didn't mind that they were stuck in your head for weeks. WXPN (NPR) dubbed Amos as "instantly memorable... packed with infectious hooks" and praised Kyle's "ear for melody that's as strong as his songwriting ability." Kyle answered the praise with his seven-song EP, Find Love, Let Go (2007), including the single "Get Mad," which was featured as KCRW's Song of the Day. Kyle's latest full-length, Real Blasty (2009), incorporated all the strengths critics lauded in Kyle's previous work but pushed his sound in a new direction. Darker and more aggressive songs found balance in upbeat, danceable tracks like "Sushi" and polished ballads. Andrews proved his acoustic-pop sensibilities were just as comfortable in big, electronic-laden club surroundings. Tamara Vallejos of NPR described it as "...an upbeat album for sad people who just want to dance. A lesser artist could get weighed down by the broody lyrics covering unrequited love, insecurities and general ennui. But Andrews pulls it off by pairing his angst with bright electro-pop rhythms and irresistible hooks." With the recent KANGAROO EP (2010), on Elephant Lady Records, Andrews returned to his cheery, sunny pop. "This is my best effort at putting out somethinghappy," Kyle says of KANGAROO. "Truth is, I wrote most of these songs when I wasn't very happy at all. Most of them came as relief at the peak of frustration: Just after a moment when I felt totally beat, I would grab the guitar, switch on the drum machine and these songs would appear. They were all telling me something I needed to hear. 'Even if you fall down hard, I know you'll bounce right back' [a lyric from the title track] pretty much sums up the overall message." Like all of Kyle's work, KANGAROO is catchy, with measured doses of synths and beats, but it belies a sweetness that endears Kyle to anyone who listens. The video for the single, "You Always Make Me Smile", was a viral sensation quickly reaching over 1 million views in just two weeks. This coming Spring / Summer marks the release of Kyle's new full length, Robot Learn Love. While nearly every sound on the record was recorded in his bedroom studio, after many months of working on the record alone, Kyle sought a second pair of ears. He enlisted a well respected producer in Nashville, Chris Grainer, with whom he has since been working to achieve all the fullness, poppiness, darkness, and brightness that Kyle originally envisioned for the album. Kyle told AOL Spinner that "if KANGAROO was a walk through the park in the summer, then this next one is a fireworks display spread across all of Saturn's moons." Excitement for the record is already building, through the placement of "Bombs Away" in a Doritos commercial and "Lazer Tag With Imaginary Friends" in a Nike online snowboard video.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13575

Artists

Kyle Andrews

Nashville's favorite indie-pop artist just returned with his 4th LP, Brighter Than The Sun, a sunny, celebratory record full of warm hooks and shiny synths. Drawing inspiration from society’s inclination towards the technological, Kyle Andrews is no stranger to the innovative- he... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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9:00pm CDT

Las Robertas

Las Robertas is a garage-punk oriented three piece from San Jose Costa Rica; originally formed in early 2009 by Monserrat Vargas, Mercedes Oller, Franco Valenciano and Lola Miche. After approximately one year of existence, they release Cry Out Loud, their first L.P. Their influences go from 60's northerh soul to 90's alternative rock.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13964

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Las Robertas

Las Robertas are a band from San José, Costa Rica, their members are Monserrat Vargas (bass/vox), Mercedes Oller (bass/vox) and Fabrizio Durán (drums). The band's major musical influences go from old school punk, C86, 90's alternative and 60's soul. Some of their favorite bands... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Nuvola

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9:00pm CDT

Lenka

Just before Lenka steps on stage to begin recording her video for her first single “The Show,” she makes a promise: “I want to write more songs about being in love. On album two you’ll hear more of those.” It was 2008, and at the time, her self-titled debut album had yet to drop and there was a lot yet to come for the petite Australian singer, including a move to America, live appearances on Conan O’Brien and other late-night talk shows, and the celebratory moment when her album hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. Oh…and there was also an engagement to James Gulliver Hancock, a visual artist with whom she’s shared many creative collaborations. So, this year, she makes good on her word and returns with Two, an album full of love songs. But, as you’ll hear, not all of Two’s songs were all spun from lazy, romantic mornings. That’s because, thanks to the success of her debut, Lenka spent most of 2009 touring the world. She played intimate clubs and large festivals like Bumbershoot and Summer Sonic. And, while the stage wasn’t new territory for her – she’d previously fronted the indie band Decoder Ring and had acted professionally in her teenage years – traveling to 21 countries in ten months was eye-opening. “It was intense. Life is just so concentrated when you’re on the road. One day feels like a month.” She continues, “But, I’ve always been a little bit of a gypsy, so I do love it. I really wanted to get more out of it than just touring as a musician. I wanted to connect with people and almost pretend that I was just traveling, like backpacking or something to experience the different cultures.” She was impressed by many of the countries she was seeing for the first time on that tour, like Denmark, Japan, and Thailand, but it was her experience in Vietnam that really blew her away. “It’s rare for an artist to get the opportunity to perform in Vietnam, so I felt quite honored and lucky.” The incredible experiences just kept coming, and between them, Lenka had to find a way to process all of those new sights, sounds, and emotions. She turned to what had gotten her there in the first place. “I was writing as a way to process. That’s the wonderful thing about being a songwriter. You have some way to put out all of the emotions and reactions to what you’re seeing. I probably wrote 35 songs when working on this album.” Some of that processing included dealing with the toll of being away from almost everyone she knew and adjusting to the move from Sydney to Los Angeles and from Los Angeles to Brooklyn, and inspired tracks like the determined “Roll with the Punches” and the plucky “Sad Song.” Regarding the latter, she says, “I had been indulging in the depression, but I was just emerging out of it and I used that song to snap myself out of it. I think we just all fall and stumble constantly and usually when I write the song is when I’m getting up again.” But, not all of those growing pains were bad. “I think I grew up quite a lot last year. I learned so much about the world and myself as an artist and felt like I came into my own a little bit more as a woman as well. I’m less timid now and a bit more sassy, a bit more gutsy.” That inner strength guided her in the decision to travel to London to record a portion of Two with David Kosten (Bat for Lashes). She says, “I had spent so much of the year traveling, I wanted to give it a bit of an international sound and London is such a big music city.” And while she admits that the physical location doesn’t really matter once you’re inside a dark studio, recording in the The Kinks’ studio was unique. “There were all these vibes in there and tourists would come by. Some were shaking they were so excited to see it. But, for us, it was cool because all The Kinks’ original instruments were in there and I got to use their mellotron from the 1970s.” She also had the courage to take her album in a different direction than her last, one that is more distinctly electronic. That’s evident from the moment it opens with the bright, dance-friendly song “Two” that she co-wrote with British artist Eg White (he also worked on the more emotionally-intense “Here to Stay”), but even more so on songs like “Heart Skips a Beat.” For that song, which was inspired by a time she told a doctor that her heart occasionally skips a beat and he suggested maybe she was just in love, she turned to musician/producer Guy Sigsworth who had previously worked with Björk on some of her most well-known tracks. Lenka admits, “I never really liked electronic music when I was a teenager. Björk was the first artist that made me realize it wasn’t illegal to have a computer beat in a song and that it can still be beautiful and emotional.” One track quickly turned into three and she asked him to take the reins on two more love songs: “Shock Me into Love” and “You Will Be Mine.” But, no matter what the subject, the songs, be they about love or coming into her own, reveal a braver Lenka, even more ready to take on the world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14840

Artists

Lenka

Just before Lenka steps on stage to begin recording her video for her first single “The Show,” she makes a promise: “I want to write more songs about being in love. On album two you’ll hear more of those.” It was 2008, and at the time, her self-titled debut album had yet... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Rusty Spurs

9:00pm CDT

Lil Young

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Lil Young

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Fuze

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9:00pm CDT

Matt Duke

We've all heard the old song about the hip bone being connected to the leg bone, but what about the heart-strings and the grey matter? That connection is harder to make but it's one that Matt Duke manages to forge with the whip-smart, emotive songs on his second Ryko album, One Day Die an album which touches on the darkness implicit in that title and uses it as a springboard to redemption and rebirth. 'You could look at the title and think, 'wow, that's dark,' but it's not meant to be morbid, it's meant to raise questions about how to cope, how to get past the darkness,' says the 25-year-old South Jersey native, who grants that he went to his own dark place last year after suffering a hand injury that was serious enough to jeopardize his ability to play guitar again. 'As strange as it sounds, that was a blessing in disguise,' explains Duke, 'because it was something of an enforced break that made me reconsider everything. When I started again, I found myself taking a completely fresh approach one where I was willing to just experiment with no reservations.' With the help of producer Jason Finkel, Matt accelerated his healing process and dug deep to craft 11 songs. The pensive songwriter began to expand his horizons both sonically evidence the doomy, string-laced opener 'MLT' and the ethereal 'Lay,' which brings to mind the delicate tension of the late Jeff Buckley and in the incisive wordplay he works so effortlessly. Duke's impressionistic lyrics delivered in a pure tenor that cuts straight to the bone -- shine bright, particularly throughout the edgy 'Kangaroo Court' and on the guitar-driven 'Needle and Thread,' in which Duke assumes the role of the troubadour yearning to find 'open arms at the bar for the prodigal son that often goes astray.' Such quests make up the heart and soul of One Day Die an album which finds Duke asking questions of himself and which grabs listeners by the lapels and shakes them into a similar frame of mind. He literally puts them on the therapist's couch for the roiling 'Psycho-Babble,' and then reminds them in the unflaggingly beautiful 'Shangri-La' 'I know Shangri-La is somewhere near/ I've seen it, I've been there.' That paradise aside, Duke has been to a lot of places since he began his musical career. Writing and performing around South Jersey and Philadelphia while in high school helped him win the respect of soon-to-be-collaborators like Marshall Crenshaw, Suzzy Roche and Dylan sideman David Mansfield. Barely past his 18th birthday, Matt recorded a demo that caught the attention of Mad Dragon Records, a label run by students at Philly's Drexel University. Mad Dragon released Matt's critically-acclaimed debut album, Winter Child, paving the way for his signing to Ryko, which spawned the well-received Kingdom Underground, produced by Marshall Altman. 'Those records were definitely a part of who I was at the time when I made them,' says Duke. 'But [One Day Die] really is me. Every character, every narrative is me in a lot of ways. With Jason's help, I realized that it's a good thing to get carried away. I got carried away a lot here.' That's evident throughout One Day Die, an album that runs as much on adrenalin as it does on intellect. As Matt reminds us in 'The Hour': 'Wounds heal in good time Remember all of the joy and all of my love for you We all one day die And you'll be alright' Not just alright. Mended and made well.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12287

Artists

Matt Duke

We've all heard the old song about the hip bone being connected to the leg bone, but what about the heart-strings and the grey matter? That connection is harder to make – but it's one that Matt Duke manages to forge with the whip-smart, emotive songs on his second Ryko album, One... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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9:00pm CDT

My Jerusalem

The collective now known as My Jerusalem met through critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Jeff Klein, who played with each of them in his travels as a solo artist. Jeff met guitarist Dave Rosser, a touring member of the Twilight Singers through producer, Mike Napolitano. Bassist Ashley Dzerigian was in Great Northern and toured with Ed Harcourt. Drummer Cully Symington was in bands like Cursive and Bishop Allen and tracked the Gutter Twins album. Both Rick Nelson and Michael St Clair, who rotate playing violin, viola, cello, trombone and keyboards in the band, were longtime members of the Polyphonic Spree and played with St. Vincent. Matt Bricker, also a member of the Polyphonic Spree, had been playing with The Low Lows. Guitarist and keyboardist Evan Jacobs was a founding member of Midlake and fronts his own remarkable band Tacks, The Boy Disaster. The band's debut album, Gone For Good, will be released on 02:59 Records thru Sony/RED on October 26th. Set for release in the UK next week, the album has already had major airplay on BBC2 and BBC6 Radio. My Jerusalem pins Klein's razor sharp wit against a lush backdrop of strings and horns, which is driven home by a beat that is sometimes even reminiscent of Bauhaus. There is a lot of genre mixing when it comes to the bands offerings. One song can be delivered through a pulsing wounded whisper, while the next can be a schizophrenic, headphone dance-party such as 'Sleepwalking' to which the band likens to 'Abba on ecstasy'. 'A sense of community and camaraderie can go a long way,' Jeff explains. 'I don't think anybody in this project was the coolest kid in school. All of these people are highly revered musicians who have been involved with a bunch of other projects everyone is somebody from somewhere. This time around, we've all gotten together with people on the same level, to have fun. And that's the key in all this: Just to have fun and play music that is fun for us to play, with songs that are meaningful.' Fueled by their DIY ethic, My Jerusalem recorded the album in two adjacent apartments in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA.. The experience proved to be both challenging and liberating. 'Almost every piece of gear we used was broken or duct-taped together,' muses Klein. That ram shackled environment and the creativity it birthed to overcome its limitations only added to the music's charm. From the Bacharach meets Orbison album opener 'Valley of Casualties,' to the cathartically driving 'Sweet Chariot,' Gone For Good is a set of 12 songs that illustrate, as the group puts it 'ones journey to find hope and satisfaction through even the hardest of times, and come out victorious.' For the live shows the band will continue to grow and change. 'It definitely keeps me on my toes. Wait, who's playing drums tonight? And there are how many people onstage?' jokes Klein. US and UK dates for My Jerusalem are planned for later this year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15032

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My Jerusalem

“Nobody ever paid money to see Harry Houdini escape being buried alive” says My Jerusalem founder and singer Jeff Klein. “They wanted the small chance of seeing him killed by the weight of the earth on top of him.” Behold the concept behind Preachers, the second full-length... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:00pm CDT

Nite Jewel

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Nite Jewel

Over the past few years, LA' s Nite Jewel has honed its pop-funk craft across releases from Italians Do It Better, Mexican Summer and LA's own Gloriette Records. In that time, Ramona Gonzalez's airy but often distant voice has found new gravitas and charisma. Meanwhile, the synth... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Nive Nielsen

We ´re Nive Nielsen & The Deer Children, from Nuuk, Greenland. Yup, North Pole! We ´ve been playing for about a year and a bit now - made a record back home (produced by john parish and with help from howe gelb & friends from a.o. the black keys, hrsta, wolf parade and other awesome folks), traveled super much playing our songs (which is good cause I always wanted to be an adventurer... I thought that was a real job. This here playing music thing comes pretty close!). We ´re 8, there´s horns and kazoos and ukuleles and drums and more drums... we sing about ghosts and bugs and ghost bugs and also about naughty reindeer and being in love while it snows. Yup... Eskimo indie! Snow songs! Come check us out!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12232

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Nive Nielsen

We ´re Nive Nielsen & The Deer Children, from Nuuk, Greenland. Yup, North Pole! We ´ve been playing for about a year and a bit now - made a record back home (produced by john parish and with help from howe gelb & friends from a.o. the black keys, hrsta, wolf parade and other awesome... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Lustre Pearl

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9:00pm CDT

Omens of Awe

Hailing from Oakland, the two piece Omens of Awe play music that's HEAVY. Not just in the traditional metal sense, but in a way that puts the listener face to face with messages from their highest selves. Come celebrate the joy of bathing in the future of your own possibility. Jeff Matz honed his bass skills in HIgh on Fire and Zeke. 'Âeijman plays in Secret Chiefs 3, The House of Honour, amongst others.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14648

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Omens

Omens of Awe

Hailing from Oakland, the two piece Omens of Awe play music that's HEAVY. Not just in the traditional metal sense, but in a way that puts the listener face to face with messages from their highest selves. Come celebrate the joy of bathing in the future of your own possibility. Jeff... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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9:00pm CDT

Pacific!

PACIFIC! NEW ALBUM – NARCISSUS – ON VULTURE Pacific! are the sun-kissed, blissed-out baby of Bjorn Synneby and Daniel Hogberg - childhood friends from the Sweden’s seaside city of Gothenburg, with an uninhibited Scandinavian feel for the idyll. The band’s debut album Reveries surfaced in 2008 to wide spread critical acclaim on Swedish label, Dolores Records. A breeze of harmonic and melodic fresh air, it was a debut of rejuvenating danceable pop, and provided the dexterous palette of melody and versatility for the bands ambitious evolution into new album Narcissus. Recently picked up by Alan Braxe’s renowned Vulture label, Pacific!’s retro-futurist identity finds the ideal foil in this eagerly anticipated sophomore LP. Drawing conceptual inspiration from Greek mythology’s moralistic tale of vanity, unrequited love and unspoken truth, Narcissus is a formidable and all too rare pop endeavor. Whilst retaining the duo’s debonair signature sound, Narcissus sees the band progress into a world of delicately drawn scenes in sound, songwriting narrative and moving pop symphony. Conceived as a live performance to accompany a modern dance ballet, Narcissus is a testament to Synneby and Hogberg’s creative nous, and in a modern era of listless imitation, should be cherished at the vanguard of creative pop. Since the early days of the last decade, Synneby and Hogberg have been sewing a patchwork of manifold influences to imbue their delicately crafted pop-not-pop songs with a distinct joie de vivre. Harking back and whilst looking forward, the deft amalgam of West-Coast grooves, Baroque arrangement, Daft Punk production and unrestrained Beach Boys melody – love songs for the new century, dance music for outside the club, nonchalant romance for a carefree generation. Track listing ‘Narcissus’ 1. Arcadia - Introduction 2. Narcissus - Enter Narcissus 3. Cupid - The meeting of Echo and Narcissus 4. Unspoken - Echo singing her love for Narcissus 5. Ramble On - Narcissus getting bored 6. Halfheart - A heartbroken Echo is swallowed by the rocks and becomes a true echo 7. Venus Rising - Enter Venus 8. From Lips Divine - Venus singing her curse to Narcissus 9. King Of The Night - Narcissus falling in love with himself 10.The Gaze - Caught by his own reflection in the pool, he loses himself in his own vision 11.Voyager - Narcissus climbs down to the halls of Hades
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14435

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Pacific!

PACIFIC! NEW ALBUM – NARCISSUS – ON VULTURE Pacific! are the sun-kissed, blissed-out baby of Bjorn Synneby and Daniel Hogberg - childhood friends from the Sweden’s seaside city of Gothenburg, with an uninhibited Scandinavian feel for the idyll. The band’s debut album Reveries... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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9:00pm CDT

Qayaas

Qayaas is the first progressive alternative rock band from Pakistan, a country where traditionally music has been looked down upon rather than being celebrated as an art form. This gives our music a sense of rebellion and a rallying cry for pathos. We are confident that we’ll be able to start a new chapter in the country’s rock and roll history. Qayaas has won the best rock band in Pakistan at the Jack Rock Awards, India and will be performing in New Delhi on December 16, 2010 and also collect the award. Qayaas literally translated as deliberation is not only the name of our band but the essence that encapsulates the entire philosophy behind our music. It is the coming together of individual deliberation on inspirational moments, relationships or life in general that take the form of musical notes. Our music and the words that frame them are essentially a spontaneous overflow of powerful emotion. But that is just the beginning of the journey. The idea or feeling taking birth in one band member’s mind is developed and brought to fruition by collective deliberation or Qayaas by the whole band. Five different people, their different moods, outlooks and music philosophies harmoniously blend to form compositions that reflect a coming-together of creative energy. We strongly believe that this creative energy should flow through our compositions and reach our listeners; unadulterated in this wondrous journey by commercial concerns or other shortcuts. Most of our music tends to explore emotions, specific moments, certain relationships and particular events which resonate powerfully as we try to understand ourselves and the world around us. We do not aim to have a large body of musical compositions but only put through quality pieces governed by unique ideas and techniques. Each melody is a different journey, starting with something personal and then refining it to create a certain mood. It helps that the different band members resonate very well with each other and are able to recognize and work upon a good idea. As a whole, Qayaas is an accumulation of musicians from quite diverse backgrounds; thriving in an underground community where combined they satisfy their musical abilities. Hence, all members have been, and still are, part of projects that serve as vent for musical expression. Qayaas has released two music videos “Tanha” and "Pukar" which are currently doing the rounds on all the Pakistan music channels namely MTV, Aag, ARY Musik, Oye and Play TV. Our debut album comprising of 13 songs is complete and we are in the process of releasing more singles, teasers promos and brainstorming over videos. Qayaas is based in Islamabad, Pakistan and consists of: Umair Jaswal: Lead Vocals. Khurram Waqar:Guitars, Arrangement & Audio Production. Sarmad Abdul Ghafoor: Guitars & Audio Production. Shaheryar Ghayas: Bass Guitar. Salman Rafique: Drums/Percussions. Umair Jaswal is the youngest of the lot, at the age of 21 and is a unique vocal talent. He shares mature musical ideas with the rest of the band. Famous for his stage presence and covers of Guns N’ Roses with his other band ‘SilverSmoke’, he is a student of geophysics but still very determined to do music professionally. Khurram Waqar (a.k.a. kW) is a multi talented musician with guitars being his main forte. He has been playing the instrument for the last 17 years and has been a part of various bands from the 90’s (‘Fantazia’, ‘Entity’) to the current year(‘kNuMB’, ‘Qayaas’). With an IT degree from Carnegie Mellon University (one of the best in the world), one would have imagined him to be a geek but he is the total opposite. He not only recorded a whole instrumental album with his band ‘Cocytus’ in USA while doing his Masters but also performed regularly in the Pittsburgh circuit. After returning to Pakistan in 2003, he formed a progressive rock band ‘kNuMB’ (www.knumb.com) who are known for their live performances across Pakistan and are the only band in the country to play a unique mix of songs and guitar instrumentals. He has been a part of two G3 inspired guitar instrumental concerts featuring the prominent guitarists of Pakistan and has just finished writing material for the new instrumental album. He formed ‘Qayaas’ in the summer of 2008 to fulfill his desire to make Urdu songs in the alternative (grunge) and progressive domain and they have just finished recoding their album. He also has a passion for audio production and has his own state of the art studio set up (Rootgate Studios) in Islamabad where the current ‘Qayaas’ and ‘kNuMB’ albums have been tracked. Having built his repertoire as a technical guitar player with solid theoretical knowhow, he is also a respected guitar teacher in Islamabad. He works as an IT Manager in a company based in Islamabad. Sarmad Abdul Ghafoor (a.k.a Sarmad) started off with his passion for producing music sixteen years ago. An accomplished guitar player and a regular session player for Atif Aslam, he has been a part of various rock bands in the country for the last decade. In 2008, he became a full time member of ‘Qayaas’. He showcases his artistry as multi-talented composer, guitarist and music producer. He has not only produced Atif Aslam’s 2 solo multi platinum albums but has also continuously produced music for various rock bands in the country. He works as a full time musician in Islamabad. Shaheryar Ghayas (a.k.a Sherry) is a solid musician playing in 3 bands at the moment. He is playing bass with Islamabad based Metal band ‘Surge’ for the last 5 years. With Grunge and Progressive Rock as part of his pulse, he has also been playing rhythms for a progressive/instrumental rock band ‘kNuMB’ for the last 3 years. Still weaving intricate melodies with the band, he’s now a part of ‘Qayaas’ where he again assumes the role as a bass player. He works as a Creative Manager in an Advertising Agency in Islamabad. Salman Rafique (a.k.a. Fifu) has been playing guitars for the last 18 years, and drums for the last 6. With influences ranging from Rush to Pantera, Fifu has been a prominent part of the local underground circuit; contributing as the guitar hand or the drum hog for many bands, studio and live. He is known for his famous drum solos during concerts and is a technician when it comes to execution and music theory. Fifu has many bands to his credit, ‘Surge’, ‘kNuMB’ and now ‘Qayaas’. He is a Software Product Manager in an IT Startup based in Islamabad. We realize that the while on the surface the situation in the country threatens art disruption, it is also breeding ground for rebellion. Historically, some of the most poignant criticism of war and violence has come from rock musicians and songwriters providing an outlet for the sentiments of public at large. The cathartic quality of rock music that has given voice to the anguish and torment of generations finds a most fitting context in our country. Music can be used as a motivation for the advocacy of a common cause. Our singles “Umeed”, “Tanha” and “Inquilab” do exactly that. They utilize the ability of music as a potent medium of communication and a form of political activism. We feel that music can go a long way in healing the heartache of our war torn nation and emphasize the importance of unity and keeping a positive outlook in times of struggle (Umeed meaning hope), Anguish (Tanha meaning alone) and the way forward (Inquilab meaning revolution).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10910

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Qayaas

Qayaas is the first progressive alternative rock band from Pakistan, a country where traditionally music has been looked down upon rather than being celebrated as an art form. This gives our music a sense of rebellion and a rallying cry for pathos. We are confident that we’ll be... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Prague

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9:00pm CDT

Resplandor

The band was brought to life in early 1996, with a sound influenced by shoegaze and noise pop recording some songs that were published in 1998 (Sol de Hiel Ep). The idea behind Resplandor was to create an exciting music with different beats, textures and feelings. The band's debut single "Ninfa" firmly established them in the music scene, receiving great reviews. The long awaited debut live performance was hailed a success after a strong sold out audience pack at the Bauhaus Club. After several gigs along 1999, the band got into the studio to record their debut album "Elipse" which was published on Feb. 2000; some songs came along to be part of different international compilations as "Picnic Basket" from Shelflife Records, "Orange Pop" from Losing Today Zine, "Atlantic Flowers" from Alison-Clairecords-Midsummer Madness, "Test Tones vol.1" from Clairecords-Tonevendor and a tribute to Slowdive from So Soft. Resplandor hooked up with Alison Records from Germany in 2002 which released "Ambar" on Sep.2002 receiving greats reviews followed by a tour on the US East Cost, in BB.AA Argentina at Fuga Jurassica 5 festival. On April, Lunar Disco from Spain release a tribute to Echo and The Bunnymen titled "Play the Game" which the guys record a version of "The Killing Moon". The band re-released "Elipse" in digipack including 2 outtakes and 2 videos from 2000. Resplandor took some break off to come back with some new ideas. Two new songs Oeste & Solar were released in a CD Split with The Radio Dept, and then another two songs Twilight & Breathe, but this time were produced by Ian Catt, came alive with another CD Split with the band Mahogany. The band has performed live with bands such as The Radio Dept., Mahogany, Airiel, Lovesliescrushing, Robin Guthrie, Asobi Seksu, Soundpool, Elika, The House of Love, Mark Gardener, The Jesus and Mary Chain among others, promoting new songs. Last September 2007 the band went into the studio to start recording their recent album with Robin Guthrie. This new album P L E A M A R reflects the best era of Resplandor, more mature and solid, with new lineup. The album was recorded at Estrella Negra and Alpamayo Studios featuring the collaboration from Andrew Prinz & Ana Breton from Mahogany and Scott Cortez from Lovesliescrushing and Astrobrite This new album compiles 9 songs where emphasize a mixture of sounds shoegaze and electronic with melancholic melodies and lyrics in which stand out this production. The album was completely produced and mixed by Robin Guthrie ex- Cocteau Twins After a successful tour with Asobi Seksu in the US March 2009 (Chicago, Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Costa Mesa), the band were invited to play at NXNE Festival this June in Toronto, Canada.The new video Downfall have been directed by Percy Cespedes. During this 2010, the band attended one of the most important festivals in the US, SXSW – Austin, TX last March and added two extra shows in Brooklyn, NY. Furthermore, Resplandor is going to perform at SXSW once again in March 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12540

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Resplandor

The band was brought to life in early 1996, with a sound influenced by shoegaze and noise pop recording some songs that were published in 1998 (Sol de Hiel Ep). The idea behind Resplandor was to create an exciting music with different beats, textures and feelings. The band's debut... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
512

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9:00pm CDT

Rocky Business

Building a reputation as a must-see band on New York's Lower East Side, Rocky Business is certainly a breath of fresh air. Headed by frontman/emcee Strictly Business and guitarist/producer Jonny On The Rocks, Rocky Business brings together a diverse range of sounds, ranging from Hip Hop to Indie Rock. Both members come from very different backgrounds; Jonny is a Toronto native, while Strictly Business hails from Bed-Stuy Brooklyn. The two first met when Jonny was engineering a studio session for SB in early 2009. While recording SB's tracks, Jonny took an interest in his style, further collaborating artistically, starting a partnership that would become Rocky Business. Since then, Rocky Business has hit the stage with artists such as Diplo, GhostFace Killah, Redman, Rick Ross, HEARTSREVOLUTION, Hey Champ, Theophilus London, Maluca, Ninjasonik, Anton Glamb and Death Set. Rocky Business has made a name for itself in NYC's underground nightlife. Playing at major music venues to dance clubs to illegal loft parties, Rocky Business has also played many festivals such as Northside, SXSW CMJ and events in Europe as well. Most recently, "Army Of Love" and "Find Away," both from their debut EP, shot to the top of Hypemachine charts. Rocky Business' debut EP, A Rebel's Roar, drops March 22nd on FrankRadio/Babygrande Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14993

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Rocky Business

Building a reputation as a must-see band on New York's Lower East Side, Rocky Business is certainly a breath of fresh air. Headed by frontman/emcee Strictly Business and guitarist/producer Jonny On The Rocks, Rocky Business brings together a diverse range of sounds, ranging from Hip... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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9:00pm CDT

Roge (w/ guest Bernie Williams)

Rogê is representative of the new generation of artists of the MPB and makes a sound that is the face of Brazil. Going from bossa nova to samba of exaltation, from Sambalanço to a reflective samba, and even goes beyond - or beneath - through 'jongo', 'ponto de terreiro', 'afoxé' and a not so close culturally reggae (although the African origin is the same) - territories for which he always moved with the property of who composes for himself, proposing to create a fusion of all these rhythms and bringing forth a unique sound. He has released three solo works ("Rogê" in 2003, "Brasil em Brasa" in 2008 and "Fala Geral" in 2010), and over the years and the gaps between a disk and another sought differences and purity of each rhythm working at the intersection, the point at which the noise references intertwine and add to a pace that synthesizes, merging references. His music is so unique and appealing and stands out for its excellence sound, away from the mass culture industry. He is preparing for 2011 a new album, increasingly inserted in their ideals, ready to fly for new flights and conquer new horizons. More about Rogê at: www.rogebrasil.com.br www.myspace.com/rogebrasil www.youtube.com/rogebrasil1 / / / / Roge's third solo cd has a name that gives us issues to understand his music. FALA GERAL could be literally translated as GENERAL SPEAKS, or SPEAKING TO EVERYBODY, and show his willing to walk through a huge territory as brazilian music is, specially - but not only - samba. That's his way to go from the bossa nova "Fala Brasil" to samba "Mapa da Lapa", from the groove of "A Nega e o Malandro" and "Minha Princesa" to a reflexive samba, "Amor a Favela". And he goes far from that when he plays different music styles: "Meu Bem Volta Logo", "Tempo Virou", "S£o Geraldo" and the reggae "O Guerreiro Segue", all with the same african roots. Through all these rhythmic territories Roge goes and let them talk to and through him. About alibi - one case and another when the art refers to something outside itself to establish its value - you won't find it in this cd. The music of Roge has no alibi. His groove proves it all, and that's how he goes from bossa nova to this groovy samba, that he plays on this delicious way and makes everybody on the dancefloor dance! On the name of the cd, he uses SPEAKING/SPEAKS probably because his songs speak about reality, songs are actually concrete, about the burning everyday life. This derive many features of Roge's music. The lyrics he sings are straightforward, the words are colloquialisms, there are many slangs. The syntax is also always straightforward (compare, by the way: the lyricists, writers tend to use a syntax more indirect, complex clauses, because they belong to the world of language rather than speech). Verbs and nouns are the foundation of lyrics. We are in the plan of action and absolute horizontality. If every single art necessarily reveal an ethical principle, Roge leaves no doubt as to his: precisely, there aren't on his songs great doubts, fears, reflections. Roge expanded his urban geography, aesthetics and existential, chose the samba and the samba artists like choosing a city to live. The groove that runs in the vein of every song of this album proves the truth of that choice.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10858

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Roge

Roge represents the new generation of artists of the Brazilian Popular Music movement. His sound is the carioca face of Brazil. He plays a groovy kind of samba and moves effortlessly from bossa nova to samba to reggae with the ease of a prolific composer. His compositions create a... Read More →

Roge (w/ guest Bernie Williams)

Rogê is representative of the new generation of artists of the MPB and makes a sound that is the face of Brazil. Going from bossa nova to samba of exaltation, from Sambalanço to a reflective samba, and even goes beyond - or beneath - through 'jongo', 'ponto de terreiro', 'afox... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Elephant Room

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9:00pm CDT

Secret Music

BRING THE NOIZE
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14216

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Secret Music

The duo met in Brooklyn drawn together out of desperation to make music outside the indie band mediocrity. Secret Music began when Chase demoed an early version of “Top Drop” to Daniel with nothing but a raw Casio keyboard recording a year back. With a desire to do something fun... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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9:00pm CDT

Sex With Strangers

Built in the shadows of rain-covered Vancouver BC, Sex With Strangers are Canada's greatest purveyors of "robot-rock". Named by SPIN as one of "7 Undiscovered Bands Worth a Listen", SWS has been gaining international momentum this past year thanks to their feverish live shows and sophisticated dance anthems. The band is making their second consecutive appearance at SXSW, as they gear up for the release of their third full-length album, "Frontier Justice" this April. Prepare to dance...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11163

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Sex With Strangers

Built in the shadows of rain-covered Vancouver BC, Sex With Strangers are Canada's greatest purveyors of "robot-rock". Named by SPIN as one of "7 Undiscovered Bands Worth a Listen", SWS has been gaining international momentum this past year thanks to their feverish live shows and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
tenOak

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9:00pm CDT

She's a Tease

From the beginning the band gain prominence in the Mexican alternative rock scene and for 2004 recorded their first EP album for the independent record label “Happy-Fi”, "Long Time Rolled" is the name of this EP with which the band wins the recognition of the music experts and national media. They started to play in important gigs around the country and became part of the International Music Fest MXBeat with bands like Soulwax, Chromeo, The Faint, Jarvis Cocker, Santogold, Radio 4, etc. In 2009 they release “Datos Intimos” single that reaches the top 10 count down best songs of the year of Reactor 105.7 radio station. In this 2010 they finished “Millonaria” their first LP Album which count with special collaborations like Milkman, Disco Ruido, Toy Selectah. This year they played at the Vive Latino one of the most important festivals in Latin America with a total success.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13348

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She's a Tease

From the beginning the band gain prominence in the Mexican alternative rock scene and for 2004 recorded their first EP album for the independent record label “Happy-Fi”, "Long Time Rolled" is the name of this EP with which the band wins the recognition of the music experts and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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9:00pm CDT

Sinamantes

SINAMANTES serves up a creative and elegant blend of Latin and Brazilian pop music, with a variety of influences, from tango to jazz, touching upon Brazilian beats and folk. A classy repertoire with a soft dancing mood, also including delicate songs with an amorous air, sometimes sentimental, always contemporary. The defining element of their music is its excellent quality combined with total creative liberty and the chemistry of the trio on stage. Original songs meet classics renewed in surprising new arrangements.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14900

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Sinamantes

SINAMANTES serves up a creative and elegant blend of Latin and Brazilian pop music, with a variety of influences, from tango to jazz, touching upon Brazilian beats and folk. A classy repertoire with a soft dancing mood, also including delicate songs with an amorous air, sometimes... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Copa

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9:00pm CDT

Some Community

Music goes beyond melodies, harmonies, arrangements, lyrics and live performances. There's something that no artist in the world can manufacture or control, even though it makes perfect presentations and has catchy songs: energy. That invisible thing that comes with the musicians and the music makes us feel butterflies in the stomach, inviting our bodies to the dance floor, swing our feet or simply smile. This energy does not translate into attitudes or melodramatic performances on stage, much less on songs millimeter thought to excite or amuse. Because it's something so subtle and true - this energy - that we know when they are trying to deceive us. That's how we separate the common bands from the bands that seem to change our lives after the show. And one of the bands that represent this gem of combining delicious songs, exciting presentations, and such thrilling energy that addicts you into it is Some Community. Juliana Vacaro in charming and delirious vocals, Veronica Vacaro and an impressive class on keyboards and guitar, Marco Frugiuele, who is a sideshow in the creative drum, Gabriela Gonzalez and her great contribution (disguised as shyness) on guitar and Fernando Fernandes, fundamental guitar of this mixture. All this is punctuated by casiotones and melodica played by all of them, in arrangements that dose sweetness and beatings, packaged in the unpretentious former prep school mates getting together to make music with a surprisingly professional result. It is in the air, for those who hear the songs or watch the show, a climate that they are there doing what they like, the way they wish, without caring much about what you'll think. At the same time, they want you to join them and jump on the stage, if possible.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14459

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Some Community

Formed in 2009 the Brazilian indie-punk quintet, Some Community, who once called itself a girl group now finds itself with a much stronger lineup. Although the three original ladies, Veronica Vacaro (Keys), Juliana Vacaro (vocals), and Gabriela Gonzalez (guitar), are still stealing... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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9:00pm CDT

Sondre Lerche

Sondre Lerche is an internationally acclaimed Norwegian-born, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter who has released six albums, including the hit-soundtrack for the major motion picture Dan In Real Life. Signed to Virgin Records at 16, Lerche has explored a variety of musical genres without forsaking his own, truly unique indie-pop sound. His seventh, eagerly anticipated album is expected in Spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11224

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Sondre Lerche

Sondre Lerche is an internationally acclaimed Norwegian-born, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter who has released six albums, including the hit-soundtrack for the major motion picture Dan In Real Life. Signed to Virgin Records at 16, Lerche has explored a variety of musical genres without... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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9:00pm CDT

Sonos

Emerging last fall from the college vocal scene, Sonos turned the genre on its head with bold interpretations of 21st century classics. On their Verve debut ÂSonoSings,Â the vocal group reinvented Radiohead, Bon Iver & Fleet Foxes and dazzled with unique twists on the mainstream such as a melancholy, tripped-out Jackson 5 cover. Recent appearances include live radio sessions on NPR's Weekend Edition, KCRW, BBC Americana, Sirius/XM; a collaboration with novelist Margaret Atwood at UCLA Live; plus performances at colleges, clubs, radio stations, theaters and events all over the country, including the Sundance Film Festival. April 2010 saw the release of ÂLove Comes Down,Â a collaboration with Ozomatli as part of their ÂOzomatli vs. KCRW SoundclashÂ EP. The group recently won the CASA award for the Best Pop/Rock song of the year, for ÂI Want You Back,Â and numerous ACAs (A cappella Community Awards) including Best Group, Album, Song and Vocalist. Sonos are touring widely as well as embracing projects in other disciplines, including dance, with the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Co. production ' ÂGods & Marionettes,Â which premiered to a sell-out crowd at the Ford Amphitheatre June 18 while the expanded version premieres January 2011. Another collaboration, their first full show with the beloved Young@Heart Chorus, is in December at UCLA, and the two groups are planning a tour together for 2012. And September saw them performing on stage at the Orpheum in L.A. with Sara Bareilles. Sonos released their indie ÂDecember SongsÂ album November 9, a collection of originals and classics inspired by the season, though sounding like nothing like your average 'holiday' record. 2011 sees the release of their collaboration with Moodswings f/Chrisse Hynde, a version of Patty Griffin's ÂUp to the Mountain.Â They are currently in the studio working on a new album of contemporary originals for 2011. A further collection in the works is an album of collaborations with 12 leading film composers, for 2012. QUOTES: "The music of Sonos truly makes the world a little better place to live." - Michael Buckley, WRNR (D.C.) "Prepare to be stunned." - Paul Lester, The Guardian (UK) ÂA majestic album that will live a long, long time.Â ' SonicBoomers.com (L.A.) ÂInnovative vocal arrangements, inspired repertoire, supremely delivered.Â - Chris Douridas, KCRW-FM, CA ÂThe six voices combine into a beautifully harmonized, intricately timed machine that makes you forget there are no instruments. Â ' National Post (Canada) "Their a cappella cover of 'White Winter Hymnal' is one of the loveliest recordings I've ever heard." Muruch.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13505

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Sonos

Emerging last fall from the college vocal scene, Sonos turned the genre on its head with bold interpretations of 21st century classics. On their Verve debut ÂœSonoSings,Â the vocal group reinvented Radiohead, Bon Iver & Fleet Foxes and dazzled with unique twists on the mainstream such as a melancholy, tripped-out Jackson 5 cover. Recent appearances include live radio sessions on NPR's Weekend Edition, KCRW, BBC Americana, Sirius/XM; a collaboration... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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9:00pm CDT

Special Guests

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Special Guests

http://amonly.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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9:00pm CDT

Surf Club

When you think of the name "The Surf Club" images of big waves, surf boards, sandy shores, scantily clad women and tropical drinks may come to mind. Those images have nothing to do with this brand of, The Surf Club. The Surf Club is a collective of creative minds who have come together from different parts of the country over the past 4 years to bring some of the most innovative and unique sounds to hip-hop and music in general. Why the name Surf Club? The Surf Club is more than just a "crew" of artists. Surf Club is a part of a generation that fearlessly takes risks and does not shy away from being different. They have taken full advantage of the benefits of social interactions online and understand the value of working together in order to rise to the top. In their evolution as a group, they have added Chili Chil, B. Carr aka Sharkey, Ry, StaCy Barthe and Kent M$NEY to the Surf Club family. Hit-Boy and Chase N. Cashe are the masterminds behind the production side of The Surf Club. Sonically, the duo has worked together to create music that incorporates an array of genres in an attempt to revolutionize the way we currently view Hip Hop music. They challenge themselves to create new sounds and concepts that will continually keep them a few steps ahead of the game. Surf Club's talent and unique sound has helped garner the respect of many people in the music industry. Their consistency and dedication to their craft led them to make beats that eventually caught the attention of super producer Polow Da Don who believed in the Surf Club vision and sound. Meanwhile, Hit-Boy and Chase made a connection on Myspace as well and Chase soon found a home at Zone 4 Inc. with his new partner Hit-Boy. Together, they have produced music for a number of artists in the industry such as the Lil Wayne, Young Money, Eminem, Pussycat Dolls, G-Unit, Keri Hilson, Mary J. Blige, Flo Rida, Brandy and P.Diddy. Chili Chil was also featured on Snoop Dogg's 'Ego Trippin' album on the song " Why Did You Leave Me". In the midst of working with other artists, Surf Club has taken the time to develop music for themselves as well. Their sound can be described as an abstract fusion of Hip Hop and world culture. Like the beach, their music is laid back, chill, and creates a space where listeners can be themselves and free their minds. Earlier this year the group set out, to officially "brand" Surf Club as more than a production house by releasing their first artist base project, Chili Chil's 'Cold World'. The mixtape, hosted by DJ Don Cannon, was the first to fully feature a Surf Club artist. Production was handled by Surf Club with Chase N Cashe and Chili Chil himself providing most of the sonic backdrops. More recently, they debuted their second artist, Kent Money, with his 'Becoming' mixtape. Chili Chil offer's a raw blend of creativity, street and melody. Chase N Cashe call's Chil "a mix between Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot and Max B." Kent offer's listeners a throwback feeling of early 90's lyricism and when added to Hit-Boy's production its a real blend of old school meets new. What started out as a production team has grown into a multifaceted group of musical talent that collectively can sing, write, rap and produce. After years of making music they are beginning to receive the recognition they deserve. You will be singing along to a Surf Club hit before you know it. Welcome to the club.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13799

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Surf Club

When you think of the name "The Surf Club" images of big waves, surf boards, sandy shores, scantily clad women and tropical drinks may come to mind. Those images have nothing to do with this brand of, The Surf Club. The Surf Club is a collective of creative minds who have come together... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Venue 222

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9:00pm CDT

The Globes

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The Globes

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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9:00pm CDT

The Limousines

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The Limousines

Indie Electronic band from SF Bay Area with a new album due for release in April 2013.http://thelimousines.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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9:00pm CDT

The Liptonians

In 2008, completely unheralded, The Liptonians emerged from a basement in Winnipeg with an "earnest little pop-rock gem" (Uptown Magazine). Much to their surprise, the album picked up a Western Canadian Music Award for Outstanding Pop Recording, garnered rave reviews, charted on college radio across the country, became a regular on CBC Radio and paved the way for three cross-Canadian tours. The strength of their dynamic live show scored them opening slots for bands like Silver Starling (Last Gang Records) and Chicago indie rock legends, The Sea and Cake. After two years of playing shows, Matt Schellenberg and Bucky Driedger ' the band's founders ' took leave to a rural cabin to mull over their catalogue of demos and write some new songs. Bringing the tunes the rest of the band and their talented community of musicians, the arrangements became more adventurous ' experimenting with lush horn arrangements, dumpster-dived percussion, accordion, reed organ and live-off-the-floor soundscapes. Produced and recorded by Mike Petkau, Matt Peters and The Liptonians between Prairie Recording Co. (The Weakerthans, Christine Fellows), MCM Studios and various basements, offices, rehearsal spaces and lofts, the new album, titled Let's All March Back Into the Sea, is a step forward in songwriting, arrangement and production while staying true to the band's roots as DIY pop songsmiths. Songs about talking pianos, dying cities and garden-haunting ghosts find life in dirty piano romps, electro-folk grooves and pop-rock sing-alongs. Let's All March Back Into the Sea, to be distributed by Universal via Sonic Unyon and publicized by Killbeat Music, is set to be released on February 8, 2011 on Winnipeg's Head in the Sand Records. A cross-Canadian tour will follow the albums release.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11704

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The Liptonians

In 2008, completely unheralded, The Liptonians emerged from a basement in Winnipeg with an "earnest little pop-rock gem" (Uptown Magazine). Much to their surprise, the album picked up a Western Canadian Music Award for Outstanding Pop Recording, garnered rave reviews, charted on college... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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9:00pm CDT

The O's

The O’s began one sunny afternoon in the summer of 2008 in Dallas, Texas when, Taylor Young and John Pedigo, decided to join forces. Their quick courtship turned into love at first play. Having known one another through each other’s bands (Polyphonic Spree, Young Heart Attack, Slick 57, Young James Long, Rose County Fair, Boys Named Sue, P. W. Long, and The BAcksliders) and whiskey (Jack, Johnny, Makers, etc.), the attraction was simple and our mission determined. If the world is an oyster and we are gobblers, then the planet is a tortilla and the O’s are a stick of butter. We find ourselves on the precipice of the future. And in that, the O’s hold on to a dear and sacred past with the sound of an acoustic guitar and banjo. Mix another instrument or two in and you have a mesh of the glory days of the past with a vibration as resounding as it is relevant. While we all seek invention and innovation, sometimes a simple song is what we most want to hear; the music we all listen to a 3AM; the songs we sing around a fire; the tunes we hum while driving. It isn’t the intention for the O’s to look forward, but to live now embracing the ultimate nature of the world’s unwavering and perpetual path towards connecting everyone through song. The O’s play the singing along, dancing along, drinking along, and playing along type of music. And as O’s go, we have always told ourselves it isn’t about the girls, the money, the hotel rooms, the alchemy, the out of state voter registry, the bar tabs, the chain smoking, the heartaches, the hardships, the expenses, the remembering of the road, the forgetting of what really happened, the consulates in several countries, the conclusion of tours, the beginning of hangovers, the melting of cheese on chili, the secrets to remaining hydrated on the road, the thought that maybe one day we’ll have zappers instead of tour buses, the smell of spring in the Northeast, the dew on the trees in the Northwest, the summer heat in the southwest, the dodging of hurricanes in the Southeast, or even the music. It’s about the song… and the party.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14083

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The O's

With over 400 shows under our belts, We've traveled to Europe, Hawaii, and everywhere in between during these last three years, capturing hearts and accolades along the way. It began with our first album, "We Are The O's" (2009). From winning "Best Of's" all around Texas, to climbing... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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9:00pm CDT

The Snowdroppers

The term SNOWDROPPER has dual meanings; it’s a 1920’s slang term for cocaine addicts, but also a turn of phrase referring to deeply disturbed individuals who have a penchant for stealing woman’s panties off clotheslines. As a band The Snowdroppers have a foot in both camps, but they also delight in delivering boozed up, toe tapping, foot stomping blues rock, all with a thrillingly ‘tip your hat’ homage to nostalgia. The Snowdroppers’ one true calling in life is to introduce and convert heathen nonbelievers (especially the young, the old, the fragile and the interned) into a new generation of obsessed blues drenched rock n’ roll acolytes. These four clean-limbed honkeys, Johnny Wishbone (Vocals, Banjo & Harmonica), Pauly K (Guitar), London (Bass) and Cougar Jones (Drums) are in reality dirty boys eager to mix things up a little. Fusing their love of the old time blues and country masters with their more contemporary influences, The Snowdroppers are hell-bent on promoting promiscuity and will deliver that message courtesy of their ribald songs of fornication and intoxication. Too Late To Pray is a 12 track album that is an all out assault on the mundane, expanding musical styles from the humblest of Blues to Rockabilly, Punk, Gospel, Country as well as the unmistakable sound of percussive 70’s porn movie instrumentals. Their debut CD arrived in the ARIA Top 100 and the first single ‘Rosemary’ had radio programmers across the country rushing to reschedule news bulletins to find extra on air time for it, while TV networks and shows like Rage (Indie Clip Of The Week), Channel V (V Music Promo) and MTV have all strengthened and readjusted their satellite dishes so the video can make contact with a larger audience including extraterrestrial life forms (every market is important to these guys - even distant universes). Hot off the heels of being named in the top ten band to watch in 2010 by Sydney Morning Herald & Rolling Stone The Snowdroppers continue to play live to packed houses around the country. A string of sold out Sydney shows, a highly successful “Do The Stomp” national headline tour, stunning unexpected audiences while supporting international heavyweights such as Seasick Steve and The Avett Brothers and frequenting festival stages such as East Coast Blues and Roots, Come Together, Peats Ridge solidified The Snowdroppers energetic and exhilarating live reputation. Combining a healthy cocktail of sex, death, blues and religion has made The Snowdroppers ready and able to live up to their ever expanding reputation. HIGHLIGHTS Publications - Sydney Morning Herald & Rolling Stone top ten bands to watch In 2010 - Top 25 band to watch out for in 2010 in Australian Guitar Magazine - Top 25 bands to watch for in 2010 in Blunt Magazine - "Buzz Band" pick in The Music Network - "Rosemary" single free download in Blunt Magazine and Australian Guitar - MySpace "Home Grown" feature artists - 4 page fashion spread and interview in Ralph Magazine - 4 Star review in Rolling Stone Magazine - CD of the Week - Drum Media TV & Radio - "Rosemary" video, Rage (ABC) "Indie clip of the Week" - "Rosemary" video added to rotation on Rage (ABC), Channel V & MTV networks - "Do The Stomp" video added to rotation on Rage (ABC), Channel V & MTV networks - "Rosemary" video "Hit Pick Clip" on J Play - Featured artist on XYZ networks advertisement for youth network Channel V website - Album of the week PBS FM - Top 21 most played album on 3D radio for 6 weeks running - Interviews and rotation on Triple M, NOVA (Australian Commercial Radio) - Hit Pick Singles to Community Radio “Music Network” - Appearing and contributing to the new Australian film RED DOG (Coming Out 2011) Tour - October 2010 touring New Zealand supporting Gin Wigmore - Showcased at Tamworth's annual Country Music Festival - National support for Grinspoon's "Six To Midnight" Tour - International supports include: Avett Brothers, Seasick Steve, - Festivals include: Sydney Big Day Out 2007, Newtown Festival, Canberra Fringe Festival, Come Together, Peats Ridge New Year’s Festival, Playground Weekend as well as headlining the APRA stage at East Coast Blues and Roots Festival plus many more - “Do The Stomp” National tour – Near sold out run REVIEWS • ”If you cant dance to this mix of jangling banjo, crisp guitars and plodding bass, then you are already dead” Australian Guitar Magazine (FEATURE HIT PICK) • “ The Snowdroppers will lead you down a boozed – up, foot stompin’, blues – drenched path, and you won’t once want to look back over your shoulder” The Music Network • “Hold on to your Stetsons folks, this is going to cause quite a stir” Drum Media (CD OF THE WEEK) • “Promising blues – drenched debut from a bona fide party band” Rolling Stone Magazine (4 STAR REVIEW) • “This is a very enjoyable debut from this Sydney four – piece, a swampy blues rock feel played by accomplished musicians” JB Mag (4 1/2 STAR REVIEW) • “These Snowdropper kids from Sydney could really be onto something with the high –energy rock infused blues styling’s of their debut Too Late To Pray” Blunt Magazine (8 out of 10) • “ The lovable foursome pulled out all manor of tricks and flim flam, with some first grade musicianship. With verbal patter as slick as a 1930’s confidence trickster, their frontman kept audiences rapt from go to whoa.” Live review Drum Media
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11980

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The Snowdroppers

The term SNOWDROPPER has dual meanings; it’s a 1920’s slang term for cocaine addicts, but also a turn of phrase referring to deeply disturbed individuals who have a penchant for stealing woman’s panties off clotheslines. As a band The Snowdroppers have a foot in both camps... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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9:00pm CDT

XV

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XV

The 25-year old Wichita, Kansas native is a fresh face to the music industry, but has been working towards becoming a household name for nearly 5 years. Currently signed to Warner Bros. Records, since 2006, XV has released over 15 mixtapes and is expected to release his debut album... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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9:10pm CDT

Tôg

Let´s face it. “Live fast, die young” is getting old and tiresome. So what next? Enter virtue and vice. Enter arrogance and humility. Enter the unlikely Tôg. A house pop-band influenced by horrorfilmscores, gypsy music and film noir. A seven-man-band naming themselves after a slang-word meaning "jerk" in the accent of norwegian that they sing in. A lead singer who, when he isn´t on stage, spends his time in seclusion, praying and discussing ethics and the word of God with munks and hermits, singing the lithurgy of the hours and meditating in the woods. It was on a pilgrimage in the south of France that the vision of Tôg evolved into what it is now. This vision has lead the band to pack dark, dingy clubs in Norway with all kinds of people, dancing and celebrating a hope of something more. In the darkness of the club, the brightness of the lights. Here's what people are saying in Norway: "Catchy and sassy. Their songs have a immediate appeal, and before you know it you´re caught in Tôg's flirting web of electro-pop. They've shown they have plenty of singles waiting to emerge." -National radio station P3 "Tôg are the saviours of Norwegian pop" -National newspaper Dagsavisen "These 7 Norwegians have a talent in hit-making!" -National tv show Lydverket "This is a band not afraid of journalists nor hipsters, that takes a successful stab at dance friendly pop with references to the 60s, 70s and 80s." -Largest festival in Norway Hovefestival
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13918

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Tôg

Let´s face it. “Live fast, die young” is getting old and tiresome. So what next? Enter virtue and vice. Enter arrogance and humility. Enter the unlikely Tôg. A house pop-band influenced by horrorfilmscores, gypsy music and film noir. A seven-man-band naming themselves after... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:10pm - 10:10pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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9:15pm CDT

Albert

An innovator of advent-elliptical jim wav music and luke dragon's weed, Elmore counts PE noise artist and BM musician Seth Vanhorn of Disthroned Agony, SND of Raster Noton, V/VM and Pan Sonic as key influences. Releasing music exclusively via the BBPWC web server since 2004, Elmore is the founder of Bootlegs by People Who Care and the Center for Experimentally Advanced Recordings and Research, as well as a board member of the Minneapolis Coalition for the Continuing Consideration of the Arts. He's also done collaborative work with Seth Vanhorn and solo work under various aliases including Jon Jacob 3, Never Say DJ Fred Equipment and James St. Murder Laden Mitten Wonder.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13360

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Mohawk

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9:15pm CDT

DaVinci

Born and raised in San Francisco's Fillmore District, DaVinci represents a neighborhood long recognized as the city’s center of Black culture. As a product of his environment, DaVinci’s words paint vivid portraits of inner-city themes, gentrification, and life as a young Black male in an ever-declining American landscape. DaVinci's debut album, The Day The Turf Stood Still, has garnered him a great deal of buzz and praise locally and nationwide. Since the release of his album, he has been named HipHopDX's DX Next emcee, named one of [Bay Area radio station] 106.1 Kmel's "Bay Area Freshmen 10," was the first SF artist to ever appear on Shade45 (Soul Assassin's The West Wing Radio) and has been on the national radar with features from premier outlets such as XLR8R, Wax Poetics, Fader, Pitchfork, URB, XXL, SF Weekly, The Smoking Section, 2Dopeboyz, Nah Right, and AllHipHop, among many others.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14990

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DaVinci

Expect no gimmicks from San Francisco-bred emcee, DaVinci. Though his upbringing in the historic Fillmore District is a far cry from its jazz heyday, he represents a new generation of post-Reaganomic crack-era rap, whose often-unwitting participants had to hustle to survive past their... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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9:15pm CDT

Jeffrey Jerusalem

Jeffrey Jerusalem - the nom de guerre of life-long musician Jeffrey Brodsky - is a Portland-based artist, producer, DJ and drummer for YACHT (DFA Records) who is setting audiences ablaze with his very own unique brand of Art-Disco. Jerusalem’s performances are a highly engaging, fiery display of musical virtuosity where chopped and severed electronics meets percussive propulsion, whipping audiences into a frenzy and creating a wholly new experience at each and every turn. His Debut LP, Grimace, introduced his diverse aesthetic of electro-house, glitch techno and psychedelic disco bangers and was soon followed by the release of This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things, an impressive collection of remixes featuring the who’s-who of Jerusalem’s hometown scene. A new release is on the way laden with provocative pop experimentalism and tropical bliss all meticulously designed in a way that only Jeffrey Jerusalem can.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13664

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Jeffrey Jerusalem

Producer, DJ and drummer for YACHT possesses his own incredibly engaging and vibrant live set of art-disco. His remix for YACHT's "Utopia" was hand-picked by DFA and can be heard in the clubs and on radio stations across the country and with a new album on the way Jeffrey is poised... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Malverde

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9:15pm CDT

Jessica Lea Mayfield

The 21-year old from Kent, Ohio first performed with her family band One Way Rider at the age of 8. At age 15, she recorded her first album White Lies in her brother's bedroom, printing only 100 copies. One of those copies fell into the hands of Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys). After an introduction, Mayfield and Auerbach hit the studio, laying the foundation for her debut album "With Blasphemy So Heartfelt." Says Auerbach of the recording experience, 'I think she's dark and moody in a mysterious way.' He adds, 'I'm just always really excited to make music with her.' "Tell Me," Jessica's 2011 Nonesuch Records debut, is a stunningly forthright 11-song set that addresses late-night longing, serial heartbreak, and intoxicatingly dangerous liaisons conducted in dimly lit barrooms or roadside motels. By the end, the only heart intact is Mayfield's own. It's as if she'd stripped the sentimentality and ruefulness from a bunch of classic country songs, leaving only stark emotion. Auerbach also produced and engineered "Tell Me" at his Easy Eye Sound System studio in Akron, Ohio, matching Mayfield's candor with eerily minimal, brilliantly constructed tracks that keep her mesmerizing, unadorned voice front and center. The New York Times hailed the album a Critics' Pick, while the Associated Press calls "Tell Me" 'the portrait of a precocious girl growing into self-assured womanhood and a producer reaching the peak of his powers. It is a dark and moody album, full of delights throughout, and if it doesn't make Mayfield a star, that too will be heartbreaking.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13486

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Jessica Lea Mayfield

Jessica Lea Mayfield is an American singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music. Her 3rd album, 'Make My Head Sing...' will be released on April 15th through ATO Records... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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9:15pm CDT

Leisure Birds

Born out of the demise of two of Minneapolis' cherished rock institutions'syncopated whiskey-throat bawlers Thunder in the Valley and the blaze-of-jubilant-loose that was Hockey Night'Leisure Birds first hit the stage in May of 2008 featuring Jake Luck (Thunder In The Valley, GAYNGS) on vocals, keys and percussion, Nick Ryan (Thunder In The Valley, GAYNGS) on guitar, Cory Carlson (Hockey Night) on bass and Alex Achen (Hockey Night) on the drums. They've played the historic First Avenue mainroom as one of the Twin Cities' Best New Bands, ranked near the top of City Pages' annual Picked to Click list, and had their only released output, the track Burn the Beach favorably reviewed by Pitchfork Media. Jake and Nick also contributed to the widely-praised project of Minneapolis producer and TGNP co-founder Ryan Olson, Relayted by GAYNGS (Jagjaguwar), and Jake took part in the band's national tour which culminated with a performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13362

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Leisure Birds

Born out of the demise of two of Minneapolis' cherished rock institutions'syncopated whiskey-throat bawlers Thunder in the Valley and the blaze-of-jubilant-loose that was Hockey Night'Leisure Birds first hit the stage in May of 2008 featuring Jake Luck (Thunder In The Valley, GAYNGS... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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9:15pm CDT

Magic Bullets

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Magic Bullets

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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9:15pm CDT

Teen Daze

Teen Daze is an electronic musician from Vancouver, BC. In July 2010, he released his debut record, "Four More Years". The record is a blending of summer sounds, washed out synths, and hazy, reverb drenched vocals. Pitchfork, in their review of the record, wrote, "Teen Daze seems in total control; his synths bleed into more brilliant colors, his languid pace more purposeful, his memory bank FDIC-insured, his vagueness earned by the quality of his output." Three tours followed, including a stop in New York City for CMJ 2010, and in November, "Beach Dreams" an EP of lo-fi, beach pop songs was released as a "pay what you want download". The EP is still garnering critical praise, and being downloaded more and more every day.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15191

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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9:15pm CDT

Wess Morgan

Wess Morgan began traveling and singing at a young age along side his parents, Pastors Joseph & Yolanda Morgan, and siblings Joey and Delana. By the time Wess was a teen, his life took a turn for the worse when Wess began using drugs and drinking alcohol, which quickly turned to him abusing both substances. The abuse took several turns including repeated jail sentences along with time spent in recovery centers away from home, family and friends. Although many had given up on Wess, his family and close friends held on to their faith in God that Wess would be delivered from a grim life filled with so many uncertainties. Wess would eventually recover and thereby embrace the mission to become an agent of change in the lives of people in need of transformation before and after drug and alcohol abuse. Today, Wess Morgan is the founder and director of the Wess Morgan Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that has a focus on drug and alcohol prevention and recovery. The foundation is working with churches, government programs, civic and community centers stateside and abroad in an effort to steer youth away from drugs and alcohol use, and guiding them towards participating in humanitarian based initiatives poised to enrich their personal lives, neighborhoods and communities. The foundation serves youth in urban communities within Hendersonville and Gallitan Tennessee on an ongoing basis through faith-based and educational programs. Wess Morgan is also the founder and CEO of Bowtie World Music, a music production company that produces music recordings bearing Wess Morgan's brand. The company is expanding its intellectual property offerings beyond music to include books, films, documentaries and programming for television.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14680

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Wess Morgan

Wess Morgan began traveling and singing at a young age along side his parents, Pastors Joseph & Yolanda Morgan, and siblings Joey and Delana. By the time Wess was a teen, his life took a turn for the worse when Wess began using drugs and drinking alcohol, which quickly turned to him... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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9:20pm CDT

DJ Dontizl

I have been spinning for a little over 6 years now all around the Central Texas area. I have become a well known name among the city of Austin with local businesses, artists as well as all of the surrounding Colleges and Universities. I work the majority of the college events from San Antonio to Waco. I'm and UT grad and I create all the pregame mixes for the UT Longhorn football team. I also create mixes for dance groups and fashion shows. I also have worked a number of the live hip hop shows that are brought to Austin and surrounding cities. I have residency at two night clubs on 6th and work several others in the area for various events. My span covers anywhere from the 18+ crowd all the way to corporate events and even weddings. I can be found on both Facebook and Twitter under DJ DONTIZL. My catch phrase is POW!!!!! I hope you enjoy what you hear POW POW!!!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14810

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DJ Dontizl

I have been spinning for a little over 6 years now all around the Central Texas area. I have become a well known name among the city of Austin with local businesses, artists as well as all of the surrounding Colleges and Universities. I work the majority of the college events from... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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9:20pm CDT

Ear Pwr

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Ear Pwr

Since 2006, Devin Booze and Sarah Reynolds have been actively recording and performing as EAR PWR, a project crafted around Booze’s instrumentation, Reynolds’ lyricism, and the two’s creatively synergetic interplay. Booze’s training at the Bob Moog founded music technology... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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9:20pm CDT

Evidence

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Evidence

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
Venue 222

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9:20pm CDT

Marz Lovejoy

At just 19 years-old, Marz Lovejoy has emerged as a frontrunner on the Los Angeles music scene. After gaining notoriety for her breakthrough performance on "Shine" by Pac Div (Universal Motown), Marz was recruited by the group for her first national tour. On the heels of the tour, Marz wasted no time in refining her sound alongside acclaimed producer and fellow Los Angeles native Polyester (Dom Kennedy, Too Short, Chaka Khan). iHipHop Distribution took note of Marz's talent and unique style and promptly signed her. Making her mark on the hip-hop community with the release of her debut EP, "This Little Light Of Mine," Marz continued to perform across the country, eventually sharing the stage with Wu-Tang Clan members GZA and Raekwon in New York City during a CMJ showcase. In addition, West Coast legend DJ Quik went on to invite Marz to perform at his Quik's Grooves concert series in Hollywood. Marz earned critical praise for "This Little Light Of Mine," as members of the press championed the release: "Marz Lovejoy stands out with a unique style that combines fun pop-hooks and sharp lyricism... Lovejoy definitely has a bright future ahead of her, as she has the ability to craft catchy hooks to make some noise in the mainstream crowd, and she has the lyrical prowess to hang with the best of the underground." -- Zach Gase, Okayplayer.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14994

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Marz Lovejoy

Marz Lovejoy was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and raised in Los Angeles and San Diego. She was influenced by music at an early age, as her father was a deejay and her mother was a writer. Marz first began writing in poems high school, which eventually evolved into full-length hip-hop... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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9:20pm CDT

The Invincible Czars

Austin's Invincible Czars have made their mark by creating exceptionally original music: songs and instrumental pieces that are like four-to-five minute "mini-symphonies" chock full of memorable melodies, meticulous arrangements, dynamics, and humor. Their music fuses all kinds of styles including riff rock, classical music, loungey grooves, spacey klezmer, country shuffles, and circusy polka. They have become known and lauded for their arrangements of classical works such as Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite" and their silent film scores. The band is currently releasing "The Gospel of the Beast", their eclectic and humorously musical version of Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast", as digital singles on the 6th of each month through their web site. The Invincible Czars will perform "The Gospel of the Beast" for SxSW 2011. They are also planning a release of their version of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" on Cinco de Mayo 2011, debut their latest silent film project "Dr Jeykll and Mr. Hyde" at Houston's Discovery Green in June 2011 and begin recording demos for their next classical interpretation - an 11 piece big band (combined with Austin's Bee vs. Moth) to perform Mussourgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition". The Invincible Czars draw from influences as disparate as Igor Stravinsky, Van Halen, Louis Armstrong, The Melvins and Ween. The band applies the DIY attitude of post-punk groups like NoMeansNo and Fugazi to their musical explorations. The Invincible Czars have performed at private events, nightclubs, parks, theaters, community centers, television stations and radio studios from San Francisco to New Orleans.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13500

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The Invincible Czars

Austin's Invincible Czars have made their mark by creating exceptionally original music: songs and instrumental pieces that are like four-to-five minute "mini-symphonies" chock full of memorable melodies, meticulous arrangements, dynamics, and humor. Their music fuses all kinds of... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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9:25pm CDT

Jimmy Gnecco (of Ours)

Jimmy Gnecco - The Heart (Bright Antenna - released 2010) Growing up in New Jersey, all I wanted to do was escape. I could see New York from my bedroom window and spent the majority of my teen years playing in clubs all over the city. The chaos of the city inspired and shaped me as a musician, and it wasn’t until I was an adult that I recognized the role that New Jersey had played in my music. Always the first to lend a hand or grab a piece of gear that needed loading or unloading, I connected with other musicians to form a band and also worked with other writers’ in their bands for a few years. It was through Ours, formed in 1992, that a real relationship with the audience was born. Ours’ first records, Distorted Lullabies and Precious, were solo driven endeavors strengthened by the individual aesthetics of my friends performing alongside me. Mercy, our third album, produced by Rick Rubin and me, was a true collaboration, incorporating each band member’s interpretation of the music, building around their arrangements as well as my own. For The Heart, my first entirely solo effort, I drew upon a similar approach to Distorted Lullabies and Precious. This time, though, it needed to be through my own vision and performances alone. My intention for this album was to write songs that could be supported by only a voice and guitar or voice and piano. Throughout three albums with Ours, I sang about the frustrations and pains of my childhood and our world. For The Heart , I found myself in a place where I wanted to sing about my appreciation of it. I hope that you enjoy it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12560

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Jimmy Gnecco

Jimmy Gnecco - The Heart (Bright Antenna - released 2010) Growing up in New Jersey, all I wanted to do was escape. I could see New York from my bedroom window and spent the majority of my teen years playing in clubs all over the city. The chaos of the city inspired and shaped me... Read More →

Jimmy Gnecco (of Ours)

Jimmy Gnecco - The Heart (Bright Antenna - released 2010) Growing up in New Jersey, all I wanted to do was escape. I could see New York from my bedroom window and spent the majority of my teen years playing in clubs all over the city. The chaos of the city inspired and shaped me as... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:25pm - 10:25pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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9:30pm CDT

Afrojack

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Afrojack

Befitting his position as the leading figure of the Dutch new wave, his success stretches far beyond his home turf; 2010 has seen him become one of the most in demand DJ/producers in the world. His signature style is bringing him remix requests from the biggest dance artists, like... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
The Parish

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9:30pm CDT

Baron von Luxxury

San Francisco based artist/producer/DJ/blogger Baron von Luxxury made a name in the underground disco scene via remixes for Glass Candy, HEALTH, Little Boots and Hilary Duff, as well as through his blog DiscoWorkout.com. He is releasing two EPs, "The Lovely Theresa EP" and "Women of a Certain Age EP" through LA's Manimal Vinyl this summer. Blending bits of ELO and Sparks' Moroder period with more recent disco acolytes like Empire of the Sun, Cut Copy and Toro Y Moi, BvL makes hi-fi indie synthpop to warm lo-fi chillwaved hearts. The first single "The Lovely Theresa" (out now on Manimal) is a tribute to his friends who passed away in the summer of 2007 and is accompanied by a blog, http://lovelytheresa.tumblr.com. The second single, "Terry Richardson", will be accompanied by a 3D video when it comes out in the Spring.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14176

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Malaia

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9:30pm CDT

Birthday Suits

Minneapolis/St. Paul-based energetic garage-punk-noise Japanese duo Birthday Suits formed in 2005. The duo has released two full-length albums, Cherry Blue (2005) and The Minnesota: Mouth To Mouth (2010). They have also released three split 7s with well-known bands Peelander-Z, The Marked Men and upcoming band The Blind Shake. In addition, they have released their own 7 on German label P.Trash. Drummer/vocalist Yuichiro Kazama and guitarist/vocalist Hideo Takahashi are well-known for explosive live shows which have been described as intense, massive, bizarre and eccentric. The duo has played hundreds of shows across the U.S. and has toured Europe twice and doesn't show any sign of slowing down.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12966

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Birthday Suits

Minneapolis/St. Paul based energetic, garage, punk, noise Japanese duo the Birthday Suits formed in spring of 2005 and released their debut album Cherry Blue later that year. After the release of Cherry Blue, it did not take long for Birthday Suits to be recognized by music fans and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Headhunters

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9:30pm CDT

Deep In The Game

MARK BROWN http://www.mcbrown.info http://markbrown.muxtape.com Wham City artist collective member Mark Brown has been curating cultural events and performing worldwide as a video artist, DJ, laptop noise artist, and general weirdo for well over a minute. Mark Brown's first moves in the game began at warehouse parties in Baltimore, eventually moving on to hosting the award winning and critically acclaimed (Spin, XLR8R, Rolling Stone) bi-weekly event "Are We Not Men?!" Recently, Mark's been killing it with Deep In The Game (City Papers Best Dance Party 2010) at the Club Hippo booking acts as varied as Scottie B, Kingdom, Pictureplane, Vokah Redu, and DJ Jonny Blaze. When not promoting and curating events around Baltimore, Mark Brown has been getting deep in the studio producing remixes for Pictureplane & Teengirl Fantasy, as well as cultivating a unique blend of Old Skool Rave, Jungle, Baltimore Club, Funky House, and Heavy Bass edits and mashers. Mark Brown also performs as a live visualist and avant video artist. As a video artist Mark Brown has worked with Beach House, Dan Deacon, Teengirl Fantasy, Growing, Chandeliers, Ecstatic Sunshine, WZT Hearts, and many more. He is currently on tour with Adventure. SCHWARZ Recent Unruly Records signee Schwarz has been making waves in the Baltimore undergound scene at warehouse parties, house shows, and renowned nightclubs. As one-third of the Deep In The Game, along with Cex and DJ Mark Brown, he was awarded "Best Dance Party" by the Baltimore City Paper. His DJ sets deftly combine Top 40s Hits, House, Baltimore Club, Southern Rap, Rave Anthems, Southern Rap, and Bass Music with his own crossover production, and original remixes. Schwarz has also produced for a number of other artists including Juiceboxxx, BBU, Sewn Leather and Ami Dang. His debut EP will apear soon on Unruly Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15065

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Deep In The Game

MARK BROWN http://www.mcbrown.info http://markbrown.muxtape.com Wham City artist collective member Mark Brown has been curating cultural events and performing worldwide as a video artist, DJ, laptop noise artist, and general weirdo for well over a minute. Mark Brown's first moves... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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9:30pm CDT

Donnis

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Donnis

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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9:30pm CDT

Guy Forsyth

It’s been a long and dusty, winding road for Austin singer/songwriter Guy Forsyth that’s led to a recent surge in praise over his dazzling live shows and his rich Americana roots sound. Forsyth (vocals, acoustic, electric & slide guitar, harmonica, ukulele, singing saw), along with Will Landin (bass/tuba) and Jeff Botta (drums), bring a unique mixture of styles such as folk, rock, country, and Tin Pan Alley to create a sound that’s as heterogeneous, raw and compelling as America itself. You’ll hear powerhouse vocals deliver energetic yarns about love, the government and the apocalypse, to name a few, as Forsyth and company squeeze everything they have into each song and rarely come up for air.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13698

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Guy Forsyth

A musician with gripping, powerful vocals that delivers energetic yarns about love, the government and the apocalypse, to name just a few. A true Renaissance man, he has mastered numerous instruments including acoustic, electric and slide guitar, harmonica, ukulele and singing saw... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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9:30pm CDT

Magno aka Magnificent

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Magno aka Magnificent

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Fuze

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9:30pm CDT

Noah and the Whale

Noah and the Whale Last Night on Earth In the early January of last year, Charlie Fink set to work on Noah and the Whale's third album. Holed up in a synagogue in East London, he had little to begin with - a few fragments, a sketch for a 10-minute song that resembled Street Hassle, and a set of lyrics begun on a New Year's Day train from Wales to London. But what little there was seemed to suggest the beginnings of something quite special, something markedly different to the songs they had written before. The continued maturation of Noah and the Whale has been a pleasing thing to follow - from the joyous burst of their debut, Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down, through the lovelorn sobriety of The First Days of Spring, it now reaches a kind of fruition on Last Night on Earth. Where The First Days of Spring was a contained and inward-looking record that moved at near-underwater speed, Last Night on Earth possesses a curiosity and a vibrancy, a romance and a restlessness, and a clutch of songs that mark out Fink as not just as one of the best songwriters of his generation, but also as a supremely gifted storyteller. These are tales of youth and ageing, of optimism and running away, as well of failure and pride. 'And it feels like his new life can start,' runs the chorus of No Distance Is Too Far. 'And it feels like heaven.' The album's strong narrative thread was in part inspired by Lou Reed's 1973 album Berlin as well as Tom Waits' 1992 record Bone Machine, and a little Arthur Russell thrown in for good measure. 'Just people songs,' is how Fink describes it. 'These are simple stories, so you could tell them in hundreds of different ways, and the way you tell them, that's sort of the music.' The way he tells them is at times broad-skied and anthemic -Â particularly on tracks such as L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N and Tonight's The Kind Of Night, while at others there are strokes of unabashed pop -Â Life Is Life, for example, or Just Me Before We Met. And at others still, such as on final track Old Joy, there is a sweet kind of wistfulness. Lyrically, they range from the nostalgic to the vital, songs charged with an urgency, a sense of movement, and an appetite for adventure and the unknown. It is, in many senses, a true coming of age record. 'I don't think that coming of age thing has been in anything I've done before,' Fink says. 'But from the beginning I wanted to write a record that had that excitement of being young and being in the night.Â I think it's that naivity - that feeling that things are happening everywhere except where you are, wondering what's out there in the wide world. It's when you're on a bus, you don't know where you're heading, you don't know what's at the end of it, and you have this fantasy that whatever's at the end of it is going to be remarkable and magnificent.' Certainly Noah and the Whale as a band now seem to have come of age. As the leaders of the same British folk-rock scene that spawned Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons, and Emmy the Great, with this album they appear to stand perhaps a little taller and a little broader than their peers; these songs possess a maturity, and a new kind of wisdom: 'Tall buildings and a wife won't be enough for me,' Fink sings on Old Joy. 'There is more in the world to be found than dreams.' The personnel shifted a little for Last Night on Earth. Drummer Doug Fink left the band last year to concentrate on his medical career. 'He's my older brother, and there's so many roles he fulfils on the road, not just the drummer, so it's kind of hard,' Fink says of his absence. 'But he's the first person I go to if I need to consult someone, if I need someone's opinion, so he's still been a big part of this record Â And I think he will come back eventually.' Co-produced by Fink and Jason Lader [Julian Casablancas, The Mars Volta] in Los Angeles, Last Night on Earth features backing vocals by Jen Turner from Here We Go Magic, and gospel vocals by the legendary Waters Sisters, who famously provided backing vocals for Michael Jackson's Wanna Be Starting Something. 'I was teaching them the vocals for Old Joy,' Fink recalls. 'One of the sisters came in and asked for a latte with six sugars Â six sugars! - and she downed that, went in and gave the best vocal take I've ever heard.' Elsewhere, the record features Adam MacDougall of The Black Crowes on Moog and Rhodes, and legendary percussionist Lenny Castro. There is a strong cinematic element to Last Night on Earth - from the deliberately Twin Peaks air of Wild Thing to the album's cast of richly-drawn characters. In part this was fed by Fink's experience of directing the short film that accompanied The First Days of Spring. 'Film is such a different writing process, it infiltrates the way I write songs,' he explains. 'And a lot of them I imagined as scenes - Tonight's the Kind of Night I imagined as this guy running away from home and getting on a busÂ' It is also a richly poetic record: last year, Fink read the work of Frank O'Hara for the first time, and fell in love with his poem Having A Coke With You. 'I wanted Life Is Life to have a feel of that, or a tempo. Just the notion of it. Having A Coke With You is I think a very romantic poem, and that's the only outwardly romantic song on the album, and so I wanted it to have the same approach.' The album's title is also a nod towards Charles Bukowski's poetry collection The Last Night of the Earth - Fink says he was attracted to the sense of 'loser's pride' in Bukowski's work. 'In my head,' he says, 'there is a link between Lou Reed's Berlin, and Bukowski's poetry.' The track Life Is Life, is another Bukowski reference, its title tipping its hat to his poem The Laughing Heart - a poem whose final lines seem to sum up this record quite perfectly: 'Your life is your life,' it runs. 'Know it while you have it. You are marvellous. The Gods wait to delight in you.' www.noahandthewhale.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12523

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Noah and the Whale

Noah and the Whale – Last Night on Earth In the early January of last year, Charlie Fink set to work on Noah and the Whale's third album. Holed up in a synagogue in East London, he had little to begin with - a few fragments, a sketch for a 10-minute song that resembled Street Hassle, and a set of lyrics... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Stubb's

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9:30pm CDT

The Ferocious Few

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The Ferocious Few

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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9:30pm CDT

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for British Royalty or the King of Thailand, this music embodies a joyful, timeless spirit. Under the auspices of current director, Ben Jaffe, the son of founders Allan and Sandra, Preservation Hall continues with a deep reverence and consciousness of its greatest attributes in the modern day as a venue, band, and record label. The building that houses Preservation Hall has housed many businesses over the years including a tavern during the war of 1812, a photo studio and an art gallery. It was during the years of the art gallery that then owner, Larry Borenstein, began holding informal jam sessions for his close friends. Out of these sessions grew the concept of Preservation Hall. The intimate venue, whose weathered exterior has been untouched over its history, is a living embodiment of its original vision. To this day, Preservation Hall has no drinks, air conditioning, or other typical accoutrements strictly welcoming people of all ages interested in having one of the last pure music experiences left on the earth. The PHJB began touring in 1963 and for many years there were several bands successfully touring under the name Preservation Hall. Many of the band's charter members performed with the pioneers who invented jazz in the early twentieth century including Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, and Bunk Johnson. Band leaders over the band's history include the brothers Willie and Percy Humphrey, husband and wife Billie and De De Pierce, famed pianist Sweet Emma Barrett, and in the modern day Wendall and John Brunious. These founding artists and dozens of others passed on the lessons of their music to a younger generation who now follow in their footsteps like the current lineup.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14099

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The Preservation Hall Jazz Band

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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9:40pm CDT

Bare Wires

Bare Wires patents their own brand of electrified garage punk with their latest album Seeking Love (Castle Face). The Oakland based trio fuses glam glitter pop with garage punk grime, producing what has been called everything from "Soft Punk" to "Leather Jacket Rock". Breaking away from the "Biker Psych" sound of Snake Flower 2, Bare Wires started as the side project of Matthew Melton in 2007 with the release of a crude garage punk single Voodoo Doll on European label Solid Sex Lovie Doll. Later developing on what was called "a rawer Raw Power" and adding his own analog recording system into the mix, Melton continued to record under the name, releasing the Artificial Clouds LP on Tic Tac Totally in 2009. With solid mid-fi production and a minimalist aesthetic, Artificial Clouds dispensed with the jagged, proto-punk edges of "She's So Out" and slipped into the smoother, hook-laden, but no less scrappy rhythms of "Go Away Frankie" and "Teen Witch." Bare Wires' "smooth punk" found only further expression on the Let Down 7",a dirty, sleazy pair of fuzz-doused songs with guitars ripping through a crunching amplifier on a hazy cloud of smoke. With their latest album Seeking Love, recorded in Melton's bedroom studio in Oakland, CA, the three piece comprised of vocalist and guitarist Matthew Melton, bassist Fletcher Johnson, and drummer Nathan Price, delivers ten stadium-ready tracks of hand-clapping, speaker-blasting rock n' roll, while still speaking to the sincerity and authenticity that has become Melton's songwriting trademark.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12884

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Bare Wires

Bare Wires patent their own brand of electrified garage punk, fusing glam glitter pop with garage punk grime, producing a sound that has been called everything from “Soft Punk” to “Leather Jacket Rock”. The Oakland-based trio started in 2007 as a side project of Matthew Melton... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:40pm - 10:40pm CDT
Red 7

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9:40pm CDT

Erk Tha Jerk

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Erk Tha Jerk

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:40pm - 10:40pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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9:45pm CDT

Bachaco

Bachaco's music is a world-class fusion of Reggae, Dancehall and Cumbia with styles like Ska and Hip-Hop. Their unique sound and performance appeals to audiences of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. The mix of lyrics in English, Spanish and Jamaican Patwa is simply the result of members coming from the US, Venezuela, Jamaica, Colombia and Puerto Rico. Bachaco is a true multi-cultural experience. Founded in 2007, with a full length album under their arm and 2 music videos so far, Bachaco is already working on their second album.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15230

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Bachaco

Bachaco's music is a world-class fusion of Reggae, Dancehall and Cumbia with styles like Ska and Hip-Hop. Their unique sound and performance appeals to audiences of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. The mix of lyrics in English, Spanish and Jamaican Patwa is simply the result of members... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
The Ghost Room

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9:45pm CDT

Miguel

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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9:45pm CDT

Neon Hitch

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Neon Hitch

http://neonhitch.net

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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9:45pm CDT

River City Extension

River City Extension * Biography River City Extension was born restless, curious, and conscious. It is a monster and a gentleman. Formed by singer-songwriter Joe Michelini in the fall of 2007, the band has proved to be an important addition to the development of independent folk music, and has earned the respect of everyone from seasoned punk rockers to Brit-pop legends. After spending years building an invaluable local following as a solo artist, Joe’s moniker became a symbol of hope for musicians in his hometown of Toms River, NJ; like lost souls, the members of River City Extension were drawn to each other. Taking a year and a half to carefully finalize their line-up, the band went into the studio to record their DIY EP, Nautical Sabbatical. The record was self-released on January 1st of 2009, and they had no other option than to hit the road. Be it Joe by himself, with one member, two members, or five, River City Extension toured diligently across the North-East and the Midwest, just hoping that someone would listen to the call of their wild, insatiable need to play, write, feel, and inspire. By the winter of 2010, their dream was beginning to come true. The band had started to record their full-length album The Unmistakable Man, with no budget, no plan, and a lot of faith. As word began to spread, they found themselves supporting bands like Cake, Robert Randolph, and The Avett Brothers, in and out of their home state. Near the end of production, the band signed a deal with XOXO Records (The Gaslight Anthem, Let Me Run), and shortly there after blasted the press with what would be the new flagship of this venerable Asbury Park punk label. The Unmistakable Man was released on May 11th, 2010 with national distribution and international promise. RCE quickly garnered the attention of important music outlets such as Paste, Spin, and NPR, as well as being validated by timeless international performers such as Glenn Tilbrook of the band Squeeze, who would later make a cameo on the vinyl release of the bands first LP. Now, River City Extension is growing up. With one national tour under their belt, countless regional tours, and a slew of new material, the fabric of these eight east-coast pioneers has been sewn to the highways of America in a way that cannot be torn, seen, stepped on, or fully understood. It is growing, it is evolving, and it is seeking the best and the worst in all of us, in hopes that we will find a common ground on which to stand with our fellow man; in hopes of writing an anthem that we can strap across our hearts and sing together with pride and understanding. This train does not stop, and these tracks do not end. For we have promises to keep, and miles to go before we sleep, and miles to go before we sleep.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13503

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River City Extension

River City Extension will release their sophomore album, "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Your Anger," on June 5 via XOXO Records / Anchor & Hope Music. The eight-member Toms River, New Jersey, band recorded the 14-track album with producer Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine, Josh... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
Lamberts

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9:45pm CDT

The Glass

The Glass are Dominique Keegan and Glen 'DJ Wool' Brady, Dominique a New Yorker who runs the Plant Music label with partner Adrian “Stretch Armstrong” Bartos, Glen living in Berlin where he runs the label We Collect Enemies and releasing music under his DJ Wool moniker. They both are originally from Dublin and joined one another to form The Glass in 2004. Their first two singles Won't Bother Me and Hear The Music were released in 2004 and 2005 and were showcased on The Sound of Young New York compilation (Mixed by Dom & Glen). They released the seven track EP Couples Therapy in 2007 and have been performing as a band and as DJs around the globe ever since. They have been remixed by Mylo, 20/20 Soundsytem, Nadastrom, In Flagranti, Luke Solomon and more recently Black Van and Ian Pooley. At Swim Two Birds is their first full-length album. It is both an electronic album and a pop record, fusing the freshest production with catchy music and choruses. Disco, Rock, House and Techno power soft and almost melancholy vocals with some slower moodier songs giving way to faster paced dance anthems like last year's single Wanna' Be Dancin' and their new single Four Four Letter. When asked to describe this album the band replied "it's music for girls.” Popular themes of love, lust, attraction and pain run through the record with songs like Pheromone, an ode to the most potent of aphrodisiacs, Is It Me?, a rhetorical quiz touching on infidelity, and the similarly themed Wanna Be Dancin' . Other songs touch on a broad variety of ideas from the whimsical (love of yacht rock) to the somber (the state of the planet and what's left for the blank generation). The band’s influences are varied and at times contradictory; they have been immersed in club music as djs since the 90’s; yet any overly upbeat impulses in their music gets reigned in by the spell of rainy and gray Dublin. The Glass used to perform live as a four piece with Leah Shapiro (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club) on drums and Kurt Uenala (Kap10Kurt) on bass but the duo now have stripped their show down to a two-man performance with Glen on beats, samples, analog synths and keys and Keegan on vocals & synths. Their new show promises to go back to the basics using vintage analog 303s, modular synths, drum pads and keyboards fused with live vocals to create a truly live electronic pop experience. Their new single “Four Four Letter” (October 2010) hit #12 on the Beatport Indie Dance Chart, is Top Ten on the German Club Chart and # 10 on UK Cool Cuts chart. The single has been getting huge support from DJs including Aeroplane (on their new DJ mix), Alan Braxe, Cassius, Malente, Russ Chimes, Tony Humphries and many more. www.soundcloud.com/theglass www.myspacecom/theglass www.facebook.com/theglassmusic www.plantmusic.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13666

Artists

The Glass

The Glass are Dominique Keegan and Glen 'DJ Wool' Brady, Dominique a New Yorker who runs the Plant Music label with partner Adrian “Stretch Armstrong” Bartos, Glen living in Berlin where he runs the label We Collect Enemies and releasing music under his DJ Wool moniker. They both... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
Malverde

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9:45pm CDT

Trae tha Truth

He's one of the most in demand artist in southern hip-hop. He's Houston's King of the Streets. A survivor, a fighter, a winner, a true voice. He's Tha Truth. There's no denying that over the past few years, Houston has been hip-hop's hotspot. Many artists received major label deals and while their initial impact was quite great, more than a few have fallen off the radar. One artist who used Houston's surge in popularity to his advantage independently is Trae. While many of his contemporaries were searching for deals in New York City, Trae decided to stay with his home team and signed with Rap-A-Lot Records. The marriage proved to be a golden one, as his Rap-A-Lot debut, Restless, garnered much critical acclaim and solidified Trae as one of Houston's most important voices. Now in 2007 he is set to release his latest disc of heart-felt, reality raps ' Life Goes On. Trae grew up in Houston, Texas. Born and raised a product of it's south side streets. Among other notable distinctions, he's a member of the Screwed Up Click and the ABN Gang. Since his first appearance on wax, on his cousin Z-ro's debut CD, Look What You Did To Me, to this moment today, Trae has been one of the most consistently lyrical, street reporters this region has ever known. His first official release hit the world in 1999, the classic Guerilla Maab album, Rise. Rise helped set the tone for a whole resurgence in Houston. Back then, Trae, Zro and Dougie D were all about 16 or 17 years old, and their youthful fire showed through on every track. Theirs was a new sound for Houston, harder, more aggressive, yet also smarter and more focused than many who came before them. Not since the Geto Boys released their classic Grip It On That Other Level, ten years earlier, had the city heard such genuinely heartfelt angst. Rise was recorded and released just after Trae returned from a short stint in jail. That experience taught him to focus on his music, but still he remained in the streets. I caught an aggravated robbery case by being young and crazy. Trae remembers, I was on the streets. It was a blessing. I didn't do nothing but probably some weeks in jail, but I was on paper for like two years for aggravated robbery. They tried to give me close to 40 years. But it was a blessing man, the DA knew my lawyer and they felt they could give me another chance for me to not mess my life off. Cuz I had been doing music, so I was already known for that. They ended up doing that to where I only got two years deferred, but if I had messed up on that deferred probation then I'd have did the max that I could do on that case. That forced focus of sorts has paid off for Trae. From his world famous SLAB mixtapes, to his regional solo releases, Trae's name is known in Texas as one of the realest to ever spit. His raw emotion and true tales of the ills of the streets are rare in rap today. On a Trae album you won't find the endless barrage of bling bling. But you will hear some of the most genuine tales of woe and fury ever recorded. People always wonder why we be so serious, Trae reflects, and I sit back and let 'em know, we keep a lot of shit we go through inside our chests. We ain't the type to go talk about our problems to nobody so that's what make us good at what we do in this music shit. We go through shit on a day to day basis. That's why we have so much shit to talk about. That's why I'm glad we go through shit. I hate that it be how we go through it but it's good that we do go through it because without that, shit, what would we have? Shit, my brother Dinky doing three life sentences, I can't be there. I don't even want him there. I gotta do this for him and for me and my whole family. The tales of reality don't come from hearsay or his imagination either. Trae is the rare rapper who really lives the street life every day. Whether he wants it or not, it is a part of him. Last year I ended up catching a bullshit case being in a shootout that wasn't even our fault. He explains, We ain't in no fairy tale shit. I'm gonna be consistent till they put me in my grave and hopefully when they put me in my grave it's still gonna be consistent. His solo albums, Losing Composure, Same Thing Different Day, Drama, Return of the Streets, Say Hello to the Asshole, Later Dayz and Restless are all regarded as classics. But it's his forthcoming release Life Goes On that has had the streets buzzing for the past year. Life Goes On is a collection of some of Trae's strongest works to date. His biggest hit to date featured the late Screwed Up Click members Hawk and his brother Fat Pat ' both of whom died at the hands of a gunman. Swang is a heartfelt tribute to everything that made H-Town what it is, and Trae continues on with that vibe on Life Goes On. It's only right for me to bring my culture and my team. Trae will always ride for his people. 'Swang,' that was a term Screwed Up Click used period. That's just our shit. Pat and Hawk were legends man and with me around they ain't never gonna fade away. And then Screw, I ain't gonna let that shit fade away. I brought that shit back because I felt my first impact needed to be what I represent and who the fuck they need to be respecting right now because this man paved the way for everybody. Life Goes On features more guest appearances than normal, but all of them are great ones. The first single, Screwed Up featuring Lil Wayne carries on in Trae's tradition of teaching the outside world about his scities culture while keep the name od DJ Screw alive. 2 Pac pops up on the hard hitting Against All Odds. Smile is a deep jam that features Jadakiss. Ghetto Queen is a mellow, mid-tempo banger that features Lloyd and Rich Boy. But it's the beautiful, sweeping tribute to his fallen mentor Hawk, Give My Last Breath that will make sure this disc stays locked in your deck. Trae is not your average artist, and this is not your average record. Yeah I'm away from the pack. Trae states in closing. I'm the truth. Everything I say is true. You're gonna see a lot of real shit coming from me. I ain't here to be friendly with nobody. I ain't here really to kick up no dust. It just is what it is, the truth. I'm bringing to the game the realness, no fabricated shit. No ridin' nobody's dick cuz they hot. I did my own thing. I made my own way.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14976

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Trae Tha Truth

http://twitter.com/TRAEABN

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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9:45pm CDT

Tum Tum

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Tum Tum

http://www.twitter.com/zillaman

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
Venue 222

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9:45pm CDT

Violens

Violens summon influences as diverse as 60s psych-pop, thrash metal, and Miami freestyle. Their music channels the sophistication of Roxy Music and the no-wave roar of Sonic Youth, all within the laughing nightmare spaces of Stanley Kubrick or Nobuhiko Obayashi. Since releasing a self-titled EP in 2008, Violens have toured the US and Europe, performing with the likes of Grizzly Bear, Bat for Lashes and Deerhunter. Now, after furthering their studio prowess with remixes (MGMT, The Very Best), runway scores (Patrik Ervell, Yigal Azrouel), and a seasonal mixtape series showcasing their influences and collaborators, the New York-based 3-piece recently released their debut album 'Amoral', as well as a split 7" with Twin Shadow for Terrible Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14437

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Violens

Violens summon influences as diverse as 60s psych-pop, thrash metal, and Miami freestyle. Their music channels the sophistication of Roxy Music and the no-wave roar of Sonic Youth, all within the laughing nightmare spaces of Stanley Kubrick or Nobuhiko Obayashi. Since releasing a... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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9:50pm CDT

G-Side

The story of G-Side is one that begins in the small town of Athens, Alabama. A town that sits outside the city limits of mid-size Huntsville, located in the northern foothills of Alabama. It is a story that is relevant to the growth, research, and development of the Huntsville area on all fronts. As a group Clova and ST 2 Lettaz have been rapping together, inspired by a place they call the Gutter side of living, circa 1999. Growing up in an area far from the hills of success, G-Side has had to fight for every ounce of living they have been blessed with. In 2004, G-Side teamed up with the Huntsville music stable, Slow Motion Soundz to embark on a career that has taken off like the rockets and the industry for which Huntsville is best known. In 2007 G-Side was thrust to the forefront of the Slow Motion roster to release the well received “Sumthin 2 Hate”. Backed by the production of the Block Beattaz, G-Side was on their way to carving a path for themselves and those that believed. It wasn’t until the 2008 that G-Side was seen on a national level. This in part came from a feature on the Diplo helmed “Fear and Loathing in Huntsvegas” and the critically acclaimed “Starhshipz and Rocketz” that G-Side was introduced to a world that didn’t exist in their minds or their vision of the way and its power. Media outlets such as FADER, Coke Machine Glow, Hip Hop Connection Magazine (UK), and East Village Radio (NYC) took notice to the work the duo was preparing at that time. During the development of Starshipz, G-Side along with in-house production team Block Beattaz took more than a single song approach, and brought somewhat of cohesive project format to the table. This was a project that spoke of the ills of a community that helped spur man’s trip to the moon and a community to many Fortune 500 companies. This spoke to the lives on the other side of the fence, lives not granted to be a part of the new frontier. G-Side used the city’s moniker, but also touched on issues of gentrification and economic despair of those not part of the space circle. Starshipz and Rocketz opened doors in larger cities and music scenes intrigued by the music plus the fuel behind it. Markets such as New York, D.C., and Baltimore welcomed the southerners in with open arms, and in certain circles the bonds became one to assist in future endeavors. The listeners didn’t stop in the United States. G-Side gained fans in London, Switzerland, and Norway. All of this at time was very much to the group’s disbelief. Going into the latest project, Huntsville International, all that had come before was key to the next phases. It was also important for G-Side to know the past was leading them on their journey. Another piece that drove the artist to make their brand of music which in some circles is being called groundbreaking was the aspirations to make the Huntsville story relevant at home and abroad. From the success of Huntsville International, a free downloadable album online, G-Side has landed a small tour in Europe, only three short years after the release of their debut album. G-Side looks at these opportunities not only as way to economically survive, but incorporate them as way to tell the story of who they are, plus educate the world about their piece of real-estate in which they live. Music over the years has been portrayed as the cure for all status and cultural insecurities, but it seems to be forming a new objective as the world and the state of it changes. G-Side, along with the Block Beattaz, teamed with the guidance of Slow Motion Soundz has made music an outlet for their version of growth, research, and development
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11092

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G-Side

ST 2 Lettaz and Yung Clova met at the Boys & Girls Club in Athens, Alabama and in 1999 they formed the group later known as G-Side. G-Side together with Block Beattaz forms the nucleus of Slow Motion Soundz, an entertainment company based in Huntsville, Alabama. Their debut album... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:50pm - 10:50pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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9:50pm CDT

Roach Gigz

Selected as one of 106 KMEL’s Top 10 Freshman Rappers of the Bay Area, 21-year-old San Francisco native Roach Gigz has gone from virtually unknown to one of the hottest artists on the West Coast in just four years. Born and raised in San Francisco, CA, Roach was conceived in Nicaragua during the Contra and Sandinista war. His father was a supporter of the Sandinista Liberation Front and has never lived in the United States but Roach’s mom moved to San Francisco and raised him as a single mother. Growing up in such a racially diverse city directly affected Roach’s approach to his art. “If people have only heard my music and know my name but have never seen me, they are surprised to find out I’m not Black,” says Roach. “From my experience growing up, race was never really an issue. I’m just an authentic and cool dude and I think my fans see that. It ain’t about race. It’s about the music.” Roach Gigz first gained local fame with close friend Lil 4Tay as one half of the group Bitch I Go (B.I.G.). The duo made some noise with the hyphy hit song “I Get It.” However, with no official album or mixtape to tide the fans over things started slowing down for B.I.G. in 2008 and Roach decided to focus more on his solo career. It was 2009’s Buckets and Booty Calls mixtape that truly introduced Roach’s face and Frisco swagger to the masses. The conceptual mixtape, released last September and inspired by real was both funny and filled with good music. “I got in this big car accident after a show and my scraper got totaled. After that I bought a bucket Ford Tempo for $100 off my cousin. I was driving in that for like two months, and one night the idea just popped in my head.” The mixtape containing several examples of what Roach calls his “late night pussy expeditions,” took off overnight spawning the Northern California anthem “My Bitch Look Better.” The mixtape to date has been downloaded over 45,000 times. In May of 2010 Roach followed Buckets and Booty Calls with the lyrically superior Roachy Balboa mixtape. Where B &B was just a small part of his story, Balboa, both a play on fictitious boxer Rocky Balboa and Roach’s own Italian heritage, gave a deeper glimpse into his potential as an artist. “I put all my money into renting this tiny empty room and built my own little studio. I stayed in that bitch all the time, making music and just training to get better. Roachy Balboa is just the first preview of that,” says Gigz. “I feel like I’m growing how anybody should if their doing what they love and putting their all into being the best they possibly be at. I’m not there yet, but I’m on my way.” Balboa has already exceeded its predecessor’s numbers in listens and downloads in just a fraction of the time. With two successful mixtapes under his belt Roach is currently preparing his debut album, tentatively titled Therapy Sessions, which is scheduled to be released this fall. The album is shaping up to be a very personal one. Roach says the music will touch on the ups and downs of his life from the struggles he’s been through growing up in the Bay to the birth of his newborn son. “I’ve seen the hunger in his eyes since day one,” says Mistah F.A.B. “With the proper support he may get his chance to be the new voice of the modern day Bay Area.” With his unconventional style and undeniable charisma it is only a matter of time before the rest of the world feels the same way.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14992

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Roach Gigz

http://roachgigz.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:50pm - 10:50pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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9:50pm CDT

Schmillion

Schmillion is the all-girl teen band based in Austin, Texas that won “Best Under 18 Band” in the 2010 Austin Chronicle Reader’s Poll. They were selected to be the official “young, emerging band” to play at “The 25 Year History of SXSW” exhibit opening hosted by the Austin History Center, March 5, 2011. Schmillion was also selected to compete nationally in the 2010 SchoolJam Teen Battle of the Bands taking place at the NAMM Show January 2011. In the year they’ve been together Schmillion has performed locally at Antones, Emo’s, Momo’s, The Mohawk and US Art Authority. They were the musical guest at the opening bout of the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls 2010 season, and played the Kids are Alright Fest, the Next Up! teen music series and Pecan Street Festival’s main stage. Schmillion blends many different styles in an effort to create something original and think of themselves as rock tidied up with crunchy guitar and bass riffs, quirky drumming and strong vocals. Schmillion released its first self-titled EP, December 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11635

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Schmillion

Schmillion formed in the summer of 2009. Back then we were 13-15 years old. But most of us drive now and Natalie has advanced to higher ed. Our sound is built on crunchy guitar riffs and belting vocals. We all have different musical influences and mash it up to make what we think... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 9:50pm - 10:50pm CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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10:00pm CDT

Amy LaVere

'Oh, it's dreamy, fun, dark, and suspenseful - like a cross between a Robert Altman and Woody Allen film. The atmosphere in the studio was playful and you can really hear it. I stayed honest and impulsive and listening now to what it became is thrilling. This record is stranger and more lush - much like how I was feeling when it was created.' That's Amy LaVere - singer, songwriter, storyteller, and upright bass player - talking about the evolution of Stranger Me, her upcoming album on the Memphis-based indie Archer Records label. The 11 tracks go deep into exploring uncomfortable emotions, defiance, and dark humor - all with Amy's unique perspective. Stranger Me will be available July 4 in the UK and July 19 in the US on Archer Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11483

Artists

Amy LaVere

'Oh, it's dreamy, fun, dark, and suspenseful - like a cross between a Robert Altman and Woody Allen film. The atmosphere in the studio was playful and you can really hear it. I stayed honest and impulsive and listening now to what it became is thrilling. This record is stranger and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Swan Dive

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10:00pm CDT

Andrew Belle

Andrew Belle is a new artist on the pop singer/songwriter scene. Residing in both Chicago and Nashville, he is currently touring clubs and universities across the country, and is also a member of the critically acclaimed national tour Ten Out Of Tenn. Andrew released his debut EP All Those Pretty Lights in 2008, containing songs featured in hit TV shows and achieving national radio airplay. His debut full-length album The Ladder was released February 23, 2010 and is already garnering nationwide airplay including Chicago’s WXRT, Nashville’s WRLT, Philadelphia’s WXPN, Los Angeles’ KCRW, and Austin’s KGSR. His music and vocal stylings draw comparisons to Coldplay, The Fray, and John Mayer. Fans and critics often refer to his songs as “smart pop”—nuanced melodies and sophisticated, contemplative lyrics coupled with bold, infectious hooks.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12222

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Andrew Belle

Andrew Belle is a Chicago based singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, The Ladder, in 2010 and will release its follow up, Black Bear, in 2013. Along with these albums, Andrew has self-released two EPs, All Those Pretty Lights and The Daylight. Andrew’s newest work shows... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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10:00pm CDT

Andreya Triana

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Andreya Triana

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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10:00pm CDT

Arms

From 2004 to 2009, Todd Goldstein wrote music under the name ARMS, playing most of the instruments himself and recording them in his bedroom in the moments between playing guitar in his main band at the time, Brooklyn’s long-running, modestly beloved Harlem Shakes. As ARMS, Todd quietly released the album Kids Aflame in 2008 / 2009 (Melodic UK / Gigantic US). In the summer of 2009, Harlem Shakes disbanded. Upon the breakup of his longtime band, Todd recruited Tlacael Esparza to play drums and Matty Fasano to play bass and sing the songs he’d been writing all along. Soon, the trio began writing songs together, and ARMS was born anew. ARMS is no longer Todd’s solo pseudonym – it’s the name of the music that comes out when Todd, Matty, and Tlacael play together. Sad, beautiful, echo-y music that sounds like everything they’ve loved, blown apart and then put back together piece by piece. ARMS’ new EP – called, appropriately, “EP” – is the first five songs of what will become the band’s true debut full-length, a song cycle about love under supernatural circumstances tentatively titled Summer Skills. ARMS recently released a free EP (w/remixes) and added a new member, Dave Harrington, on keyboards. "Summer Skills" (tent. title) will be out in early 2011!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11536

Artists

Arms

From 2004 to 2009, Todd Goldstein wrote music under the name ARMS, playing most of the instruments himself and recording them in his bedroom in the moments between playing guitar in his main band at the time, Brooklyn’s long-running, modestly beloved Harlem Shakes. As ARMS, Todd... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Marq

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10:00pm CDT

Austra

AUSTRA is Katie Stelmanis, Dorian Wolf, and Maya Postepski. They play dark, electronic music highlighted by Katie's incredible voice. AUSTRA just released a 12" single with One Big Silence in November 2011, and will release a full length with Domino Records in April.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10766

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Austra

“I don’t think it’s possible for me to write in a major key,” says Katie Stelmanis, co-founder and lead singer of Toronto trio Austra. “I don’t know why. It doesn’t seem to factor in my brain.” It’s not like the longtime vocalist and producer makes Anton LaVey references... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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10:00pm CDT

Dan Brodie and the Grieving Widows

ARIA nominated singer-songwriter and former frontman of the Broken Arrows, Dan Brodie and the Grieving Widows, present to you their brand new release, "My Friend the Murderer" - eleven songs exploring the substratum of the Australian psyche, where good people go bad, when the wide open spaces begin to crack and the sun has long since departed; and all that is left is a melancholic ride though the scattered remains of the human heart. A big bruisy, ballsy affair, Dan Brodie and the Grieving Widows, featuring Chris Brodie on bass and Dave Nicholls on drums, play out the dramas of Brodie's cautionary tales with an unhinged fury and their sound is the sound of when it all comes apart at the seams..if you wish to offer your condolences or to make any further inquiries, check out http://www.sonicbids.com/DanBrodieandtheGrievingWidows or www.thegrievingwidows.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10744

Artists

Dan Brodie and the Grieving Widows

ARIA nominated singer-songwriter and former frontman of the Broken Arrows, Dan Brodie and the Grieving Widows, present to you their brand new release, "My Friend the Murderer" - eleven songs exploring the substratum of the Australian psyche, where good people go bad, when the wide... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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10:00pm CDT

Danava

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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10:00pm CDT

Darren Hanlon

Darren Hanlon – I Will Love You At All Sydney, Australia-based Darren Hanlon’s I Will Love You At All, written in a variety of exotic locations from Paris to Coonabarabran, Australia and recorded at Portland, Oregon’s famed Type Foundry studio, speaks a language born of wanderlust. The record, recorded by Adam Selzer (M Ward, She & Him, The Decemberists), features Rachel Blumberg (Bright Eyes, M Ward, She & Him, The Decemberists) on drums, as well as longtime Portland-based collaborator Cory Gray (Carcrashlander, Norfolk and Western) on keys, was created away from Hanlon’s native home, and was partially written in the studio—a departure for the artist. Reinforcing the album’s sweet nature are more of Portland’s finest—dual female vocalists Shelley Short and Alia Farah. With an EP, four studio albums, and a CD collection’s worth of B-sides and rarities to his name, Darren has built a loyal Australian fan base, but will be new to many in the ‘States. Hanlon has toured with Billy Bragg, Violent Femmes, and Evan Dando, and completed five tours at home and abroad with his friends The Magnetic Fields. Darren is also responsible for bringing Jeffrey Lewis, David Dondero and Jens Lekman to Australia for their first visits in support of his own sold out shows. As always, Darren’s eye for life’s smaller details are played out with charm and joyful abandon on I Will Love You At All. From the light-fingered bounce of ‘Butterfly Bones’ to the evocative and plaintive ‘Modern History’, these songs mainline to the heart. There’s Darren’s first stab at an epic - ‘House’ clocks in at 7.39 minutes - and his most down-home country shuffle yet, ‘If Only My Heart Were Made Of Stone’, followed by the haunting closer of ‘What Can We Say?’. This full-length is Hanlon creating at his most relaxed, with a more heightened folk sensibility—they are tales of being, as Hanlon puts it, “cut adrift from the world.” They are songs about houses he’s lived in, his hometown, memories both crisp and faded, all created on the other side of the globe. At each intimate turn, I Will Love You At All is an album rich with the open spirit in which it was created.   “Hanlon revels in the mundane with the childish exuberance of Jonathan Richman.”  - Marc Hogan, Pitchfork   "The man who inspires “I wish I could have said that” syndrome.” -Bronwyn Thompson, Rolling Stone
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12327

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Darren Hanlon

Darren Hanlon – I Will Love You At All Sydney, Australia-based Darren Hanlon’s I Will Love You At All, written in a variety of exotic locations from Paris to Coonabarabran, Australia and recorded at Portland, Oregon’s famed Type Foundry studio, speaks a language born of wanderlust... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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10:00pm CDT

Dave Alvin

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Dave Alvin

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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10:00pm CDT

David Wax Museum

David Wax Museum, “one of Boston’s hottest new bands” (The Boston Globe), fuses exuberant Mexican roots music with homegrown country, folk and rock to create a unique Mexo-Americana sound. With Latin rhythms, call-and-response hollering, accordion pumping and donkey jawbone rattling, they have won over audiences across the country. After making a splash at this year’s Newport Folk Festival, NPR’s All Songs Considered featured their performance as one of the highlights of the festival. They have toured nationally with The Avett Brothers and the Old 97’s and shared the stage with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Ben Kweller, The Low Anthem and Nathaniel Rateliff. David Wax Museum receives consistent play on XM Sirius Radio's Acoustic Coffeehouse; The Boston Globe selected the band’s album Carpenter Bird for its top 10 local albums of 2009; and NPR recently featured them on a segment about Mexico-centric indie rock. A new album produced by Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Langhorne Slim, Erin McKeown) will be released in February 2011. David Wax's circuitous journey from mid-Missouri to the back roads of Mexico inspires David Wax Museum’s lively blend of traditional Mexican and American folk music. While attending Deep Springs College, an unconventional school that doubles as a cattle ranch, David spent summers working in rural Mexico with the American Friends Service Committee. He finished his degree at Harvard University before heading back to the Mexican countryside to study folk music on a year-long fellowship. There he began blending Midwestern folk with the instruments, rhythms, lyrical themes, and song structures of son mexicano. Homeschooled on a farm in rural Virginia, Suz Slezak was raised within a strong music community. With a background in old time, Irish and classical genres, Suz helps anchor David Wax Museum firmly in American roots music with her fiddling and harmony vocals. She graduated from Wellesley College, traveled around the world on a Watson Fellowship to study textiles, and then found herself back in Boston where she met David Wax, just back from his Mexican travels. He convinced her to track down a donkey jawbone, a traditional percussion instrument from Veracruz, and join his band. Since 2007, David and Suz have formed the core of the band. In addition to consistently selling out historic venues such as Boston's Club Passim and touring with national acts, David Wax Museum has been causing a ruckus in living rooms and backyards throughout the country. In these unique settings, the band's fiery and heart-wrenching shows have created an undeniable buzz and a devoted following. David Wax Museum draws on a talented crop of musicians for recording and touring: David’s cousin Jordan Wax (People's Republic of Klezmerica) on accordion and piano, Mike Roberts (Wooden Dinosaur) on upright bass and electric guitar, Greg Glassman (The Sacred Shakers) on drum kit and requinto, Jiro Kokubu on mandolin and dobro, Alec Spiegleman (Cuddle Magic) on baritone sax and clarinet, Brian O'Neill on percussion and Sam D’Agostino on upright bass and tenor sax.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12842

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David Wax Museum

Band Bio When future music historians look back at the strong currents circulating between the Americas in the 21st century, they will find Los Lobos, Calexico, and a charismatic, lanky Missourian singing tight harmony with a Southern belle rattling the jawbone of a donkey. David... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Momo's

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10:00pm CDT

December Boys

Built around the songs of Lyle Darrin and a common love of dirty barroom rock and roll, classic country, and the rich musical history of Texas. December Boys unites members of Heartless Bastards, Brothers and Sisters, The Ugly Beats, Sally Crewe and The Sudden Moves, and The Strange Attractors in a musical stew that brings a vintage brashness to the classic Country/Rock song form.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15245

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December Boys

Built around the songs of Lyle Darrin and a common love of dirty barroom rock and roll, classic country, and the rich musical history of Texas. December Boys unites members of Heartless Bastards, Brothers and Sisters, The Ugly Beats, Sally Crewe and The Sudden Moves, and The Strange... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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10:00pm CDT

DeVotchKa

For more than a decade, DeVotchKa has been melting its sweeping collection of influences into an authentic and totally original blend of rock 'n' roll. With the release of the band's fifth album, "100 Lovers" (Anti-, February 2011), the band has headed back to the romantic influences of the Arizona desert with producer Craig Schumacher (Calexico, Neko Case) to create a compendium of short stories inspired by the varied moments the band experienced since the release of A Mad & Faithful Telling (Anti-, 2007). Like many bands, DeVotchKa spent much of their early years traveling the highways and byways searching for gigs and a musical direction. As time went on, the band began to foster important musical collaborations with the unequivocal Calexico and the seminal gypsy punks Gogol Bordello. International tours with Gogol and recordings with Calexico have helped spread the band’s sound around the globe. DeVotchKa's first big break happened when Nic Harcourt, former music director for KCRW, introduced his listeners to a then unknown rock band of worldly sounds on his daily radio show, "Morning Becomes Eclectic". Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton, who were listening that day, stumbled upon the sound for their movie, "Little Miss Sunshine". A critical and box office hit, the film was nominated for the Best Picture Oscar and, for DeVotchKa's soundtrack, a Grammy. The little gypsy wedding band from Denver was suddenly known all across the nation, playing large venues and major music festivals, including Coachella, Bumbershoot, Lollapalooza, and Mile High Music Festival. After years of toiling in obscurity, the band was selling out shows at the Fillmore in San Francisco and First Avenue in Minneapolis, with breakout performances at Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits Music Festival. The love spread to Europe, which has become a yearly destination for the band. "100 Lovers" is the album DeVotchKa had always wanted to make. "How it Ends" was recorded and mixed in only nine days, mainly due to lack of funds. On "A Mad and Faithful Telling,” the band had more time and conducted complex arrangements and experimental recording techniques. For "100 Lovers", DeVotchKa spent over a year defining their sound, taking multiple trips to the desert studio to craft twelve new recordings. The final product is the bands strongest album to date, filled with songs fans will love, songs to draw in new listeners, and exciting numbers that fit nicely into their rousing live sets. Guests on the album include members of Calexico and Mauro Refosco, David Byrne and Thom Yorke’s go-to percussionist. With a full tour lined up for the spring and dates booked all over the world, 2011 is gearing up to be the biggest year for DeVotchKa yet. DeVotchKa is: Nick Urata: Vocals, guitars, Theremin, trumpet, piano Jeanie Schroder: acoustic bass, sousaphone Shawn King: drums, percussion, trumpet Tom Hagerman: violin, viola, accordion, piano
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14231

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DeVotchKa

For more than a decade, DeVotchKa has been melting its sweeping collection of influences into an authentic and totally original blend of rock 'n' roll. With the release of the band's fifth album, "100 Lovers" (Anti-, February 2011), the band has headed back to the romantic influences... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Lustre Pearl

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10:00pm CDT

Doldrums

"Airick Woodhead is making a band called Doldrums. Or a VHS. Or a band and an album. Or a GIF." It's clear from his own description that Airick is using the term "band" as a mast to tie himself to while his consciousness leaves port and heads into the storm; his Doldrums project floats faceless in a sea of chopped up samples, disembodied vocals, tribal percussion and mind-bending visuals. After debuting live earlier this year at Toronto's Whippersnapper Gallery, Doldrums have become one of the city's most mysterious and buzzed-about new names, performing alongside similarly-minded US acts such as These Are Powers, Past Lives, Japanther, and Pocahaunted, as well as releasing a VHS-only mixtape of music set to hallucinogenic videos compiled by Airick at his warehouse space in Toronto. Just returned from a tour of the west coast US, Doldrums is set to tour further around north america this fall, with a single on the way from We Are Busy Bodies.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11231

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Doldrums

http://endlessdoldrums.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Habana Bar

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10:00pm CDT

English Teeth

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English Teeth

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
512

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10:00pm CDT

Estados Alterados

English Version Estados Alterados was formed in 1986 by a group of young students: Elvis (Fernando Sierra, vocals), Tato (Gabriel Lopera, keyboards & programming), and Ricky (Ricardo Restrepo, drums), who stepped in for Mana (Carlos Uribe) after he passed away in a car accident. Since its start, Estados Alterados has explored electronic rock, then known and admired by few in Latin America, going on to become a pioneering band in the Spanish-speaking world. Their 1990 self-titled debut album experimented with acoustic and electronic sounds inspired by the synthesizers and sequencers of the time. They count Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, Devo, and Gary Newman, among others, as their influences. Their latest effort, Romances Cientificos (Scientific Romances), was released in 2010 after an absence of more than ten years from the studio. The cutting edge sound of this twelve-track album produced by UK native Phil Vinall (Placebo, Radiohead, Zo©, Elastica) confirms Estados Alterados' return with its uncompromising innovation intact. In March of this same year, the band launched its Latin American tour with Coldplay in Bogot¡, followed by festival appearances in Mexico City (Vive Latino), Medelln (Altavoz), and Bogot¡ (Rock al Parque 2010). Joining the band on stage since November 2009: Alejandro Jaramillo, Carlos Calvo and Oliver Camargo. *** Estados Alterados became a pioneer of the modern Colombian Rock scene, paving the road for others to follow. Juanes, then singer/guitarist for Ekhymosis, toured with the band as a guest member. Estados Alterados also collaborated with H©ctor Buitrago and Andrea Echeverri who then went on to form Aterciopelados. The band's first hit singles, Muevete (Move) and El Velo (The Veil), from their debut album-Estados Alterados- (1991) produced by Colombian Rock legend Victor Garcia, are now considered classics of the overall Latin American electronic music scene. A major milestone was reached in 1991 when MTV began airing the video for El Velo, directed by Simon Brand (Shakira, La Ley, Juanes), as this was the first music video from a Colombian band to be on MTV's play rotation. This was followed up by the videos for Selfish (1993), Nada (Nothing 1993), Seres de la Noche (Night Beings 1993), and La Fiebre de Marzo (Spring Fever 1995) also receiving ongoing airplay by MTV, BOX, TeleHit, and other music video channels throughout North & South America. Another milestone was reached in 1993 when Estados Alterados became the first Colombian rock band to embark on a tour of the United States, launching headfirst into this market at a time when Colombian Rock was virtually unknown. The band begins to experiment with sounds from other genres for their second and third albums, Cuarto Acto(Act Four 1993) and Rojo Sobre Rojo (Red on Red 1995). Camilo Zuleta joins the band as its lead guitarist, while Federico Lopez, their studio guitarist and live sound engineer, gets more involved with the production of these efforts. Federico and English DJ/Producer Richard Blair (Peter Gabriel, Sidestepper) handled the final production duties on Cuarto Acto. The later half of the 90s brought about major changes to the band. In 1996, Estados Alterados decides to leave its label, Discos Fuentes, prompting the release of its greatest hits album Lo Esencial-Extracto 89-96. Then in 1998, the band starts work on a new album with Argentinean Musician/Producer and Latin Grammy Awarded, Tweety Gonzalez (Soda Stereo, Gustavo Cerati, Fito Paez). Unfortunately, this 4th studio album, recorded in Guatemala, was never publicly released due to the new label's collapse. That same year saw Tweety Gonzalez perform with the band at Bogota's Rock al Parque, which would be the band's final live show of the 90's. At the end of the decade, Warner Music Latina invites Estados Alterados to perform a track on the Spanish Rock tribute album to The Cure, Por que No Puedo Ser Tº (Why Can't I be You 1999). The band's rendition of A Forest proves to be yet another example of the band's original sound and style. The band became a sort of myth in these intervening years of creative silence. In fact, when the legendary Gustavo Cerati was recently asked about Rock music in Colombia, he responded, I always think of Estados Alterados. ~ Viviane Mahieux/Glenn Arango Spanish Version Estados Alterados es el producto de una amistad que naci³ en 1986 entre j³venes estudiantes en Medelln, Colombia: Elvis (Fernando Sierra ' voz), Tato (Gabriel Lopera ' teclados y programaci³n), y Ricky (Ricardo Restrepo ' baterista), quien ingresa al grupo reemplazando a Mana (Carlos Uribe, fallecido en un accidente automovilstico). Desde su inicio, Estados Alterados explora el rock electr³nico, entonces conocido y admirado por pocos en Latinoam©rica, convirti©ndose en un grupo pionero en el mundo de habla hispana. Su primer disco hom³nimo sale a finales de 1990. Este ¡lbum independiente experimenta con una combinaci³n de sonidos electr³nicos y acºsticos inspirados por los sintetizadores y secuenciadores del momento. Kraftwert, Depeche Mode, Devo, Gary Newman entre otros conforman sus influencias. Su m¡s reciente ¡lbum, Romances Cientficos, se lanza en el 2010 despu©s de m¡s de diez a±os sin trabajo de estudio. Producido por el productor brit¡nico Phil Vinall (Placebo, Radiohead, Zoe, Elastica), este ¡lbum de 12 canciones y un sonido vanguardista confirma que Estados Alterados vuelve a los escenarios con su compromiso de innovaci³n intacto. En marzo del mismo a±o, Estados Alterados empieza su gira en Latinoam©rica con un concierto junto a Coldplay en Bogot¡, seguido por el festival Vive Latino en M©xico D.F, Altavoz en Medelln y Rock al Parque 2010 en Bogot¡. Con la banda en escena desde noviembre 2009 están: Alejandro Jaramillo, Carlos Calvo and Oliver Camargo. *** Los primeros hits de Estados Alterados, Mu©vete y El Velo, incluidos en su primer ¡lbum Estados Alterados (1991), el cual fue producido por Vctor Garca leyenda del rock colombiano, son ahora cl¡sicos del rock electr³nico latinoamericano. Con El Velo, video dirigido por Sim³n Brand (Shakira, La Ley, Juanes) en 1991, la cadena MTV decide por primera vez abrirle el espacio a una banda colombiana de rock. Esta fue la plataforma para que otros videos del grupo, como Selfish (1993), Nada (1993), Seres de la Noche (1993) y La Fiebre de Marzo (1995), fueran programados en MTV, BOX, TeleHit y otros canales musicales, desde Estados Unidos hasta Argentina. En 1993 Estados Alterados inicia la primera gira de un grupo de rock colombiano en los Estados Unidos, enfrent¡ndose al mercado anglosaj³n cuando el rock en espa±ol aun tena poco espacio en los medios. Desde sus inicios, Estados Alterados crey³ en el movimiento rock en su idioma y as es como Juanes entonces cantante y guitarrista de Ekhymosis acompa±a a la banda por casi tres a±os como guitarrista invitado. El grupo tambi©n colabora con H©ctor y Andrea, quienes posteriormente seran Aterciopelados, y con otras importantes bandas latinoamericanas. Federico L³pez, quien desde el primer ¡lbum haba estado con la banda como guitarrista de sesi³n e ingeniero de sonido en vivo, entra a hacer parte de la producci³n de Cuarto Acto (1993) y Rojo sobre Rojo (1995) producciones en donde se experiment³ con mºsicos de otros g©neros. La mezcla de Cuarto Acto fue compartida por el mismo Federico L³pez y el ingl©s Richard Blair. Este ºltimo trabaj³ con Peter Gabriel, y fue uno de los fundadores del grupo Sidestepper. En estas dos producciones tambi©n se cont³ con la ayuda de Camilo Zuleta como guitarrista de la banda. Para el a±o 1996 Estados Alterados decide terminar su contrato con Discos Fuentes y la disquera decide sellar este episodio lanzando al mercado una recopilaci³n con el nombre de Estados Alterados-Lo Esencial Extracto 89-96. En 1998, durante la crisis interna en su pas, Estados Alterados se arriesga nuevamente y junto al ganador del Grammy, Tweety Gonz¡lez (teclista de Soda Stereo, productor de Gustavo Cerati y Fito P¡ez entre otros), emprenden la empresa de producir un nuevo disco. Desafortunadamente, este nunca sali³ al mercado deb
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Estados Alterados

English Version Estados Alterados was formed in 1986 by a group of young students: Elvis (Fernando Sierra, vocals), Tato (Gabriel Lopera, keyboards & programming), and Ricky (Ricardo Restrepo, drums), who stepped in for Mana (Carlos Uribe) after he passed away in a car accident. Since... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Speakeasy

10:00pm CDT

Fitz and the Tantrums

Pickin’ Up The Pieces Fitz – vocals Noelle Scaggs – back-up vocals/tamborine James King – saxophone Jeremy Ruzumna - keyboards John Wicks - drums Joseph Karnes - bass In just a year or so, soulsters Fitz & the Tantrums went from the living room to the main stage. The recipe for meteoric success? Six killer musicians, five dapper suits, irresistible songs, some serendipity and one vintage organ. Since their first show at Hollywood’s Hotel Café in December 2008, Fitz and co. have toured with Maroon 5, played to thousands at Colorado’s world famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, shared the stage New Year’s Eve with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and performed on KCRW’s esteemed show, Morning Becomes Eclectic, all this on the strength of their stellar five-song EP, Songs for a Breakup, Vol. 1. For some bands, it takes a lifetime to build this success, but few performers deliver an unrestrained blast of soul-clapping, get-down-on-the-floor, moneymaker shakers like Fitz and the Tantrums. Now post-release of their debut full length, Pickin’ Up the Pieces, which has since earned them a 3 ½ star album review in ROLLING STONE, the troupe is poised to get down in dancehalls across the universe. It all began when… [cue flashback sounds] “I got a call from my ex-girlfriend,” Fitz explains, “And she said, ‘My neighbor is moving out in a hurry and has to sell everything. And, he has this organ…” Fitz, the Svengali frontman of the crew, describes the find like the discovery of a compass, or that treasure map in Goonies, which undoubtedly leads to adventure. Not one to say no, Fitz called some piano movers, cashed in some favors, and seven hours later, the organ went from the curb to his living room. That night, Fitz stationed himself in front of that vintage instrument and wrote a blue-eyed soul anthem, “Breaking the Chains of Love.” “Sometimes, the Music Gods just give it to you,” Fitz says. The overflow of inspiration startled Fitz. He’d spent years in L.A.’s music industry, writing music and working in a studio with Beck producer, Mickey Petralia. But at those 88 keys, just seven hours after that organ dropped into his life, Fitz had finally found his voice. “I’ve always been a singer,” Fitz says, “but with so much music, I felt that I was trying to push a square peg through a round hole. I was being not true to myself, and it never felt right until I wrote that song, and I sang like that. I thought, this feels so real, so natural.” Fitz shared his vision with long-time friend and saxophonist, James King, who immediately connected with the sound. While the electric guitar drives rock, the saxophone takes center stage in soul, and that’s the way Fitz likes it. “We wanted to find a new vocabulary for the genre, I wanted to make a record without any guitars. Could we make a huge sound with out any guitars?” A huge sound takes a huge studio--Motown had Studio A in Detroit, Philadelphia International had Sigma Studios, Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound was created in Hollywood’s legendary Gold Star Studios-- but when it came time to capture the feeling and the soul of soul, Fitz knew of the perfect studio: his home. There in the living room, he recorded Songs for a Breakup, Vol. 1, a burst of effervescent swingers and floor-stompers, infused with the energy of long forgotten songs. The infectious, rolling rhythms of “Breaking the Chains of Love,” immediately turns your head and actually get cemented in your brain, like a good pop song should. The sound is familiar, but distinct. That’s what grabbed the attention of Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. Levine was getting a tattoo in New York when the tattoo artist told him he had to hear this new band he had discovered. After that one encounter, Levine personally invited Fitz and the Tantrums to join their tour. Like the EP, Fitz recorded the full-length debut back at home, to bottle the lightning that struck in those first jam sessions. He now delves into more acerbic lyrical territory, going on the offensive against gold diggers on the exceptionally funky “MoneyGrabber,” and even gets political on the piano-banging, handclap-driven call to action, “Dear Mr. President.” "L.O.V." is a jaunt through pop music history embarking with a groovy organ intro, meandering through juicy big band breakdowns and Fitz's svelte croons, then carrying us away with flute outro. It's a funk-filled plea to give love a chance. These powerful songs take the band’s energy up a notch, but like their energized performances, they never loose control. Those blistering performances are now well-chronicled for adequate ubiquity, Last Call With Carson Daly nailing the money shot for “MoneyGrabber” at the band’s sold out show in November at LA’s El Rey Theatre featuring a sea of a thousand pogoing fans and a handful of F.A.T.T. gems rocked along with blue-eyed soul vet, Daryl Hall on the band’s spot on Live From Daryl’s House. Lest we forget, an omnipresent T-Mobile HTC ad that actually namechecks the band that, for the past several months, is impossible not to see if you’re watching even an hour’s worth of television. Oh, and there are the hot spots on Criminal Minds, Desperate Housewives and a great many more, not to mention a ton of success at radio for the aforementioned runaway “MoneyGrabber,” all with the promise of more to come. In their sound and on the stage, Fitz and the Tantrums are nothing but professionals, and never less than classy. Enter the Tantrums, Fitz’s airtight ensemble keeping it real like it’s 1969. Funky drummer John Wicks is a Motown B-side aficionado and prolific session player, Jeremy Ruzumna manned the keyboards and was musical director for Macy Gray. James King backed De La Soul and bassist Joseph Karnes is a well sought after session player. Then there’s Noelle Scaggs, the powerful voice behind Fitz’s croons. Make no mistake, Scaggs is not just there for “doo-wops” and handclaps. She shimmies and flirts, she stokes the crowd and simmers them down, and she has no qualms about keeping Fitz in check. “She is not just a backup singer,” Fitz says, “We have repartee. Onstage, we’re Ike and Tina.” There, on the stage, Fitz and the Tantrums are not just a band, they’re an explosion. Scaggs high steps it to the tight-as-hell rhythm section, while Fitz, cooler than cobalt, croons like the aforementioned Mr. Hall for a new generation. It’s obvious that this is no tryst for the band, this is a full-blown, head-over-heels love affair. Pickin’ Up The Pieces is available on the Dangerbird Records website: http://dangerbirdrecords.com/downloads/fitz-and-the-tantrums # # # FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Perry Serpa/Rob Lawi – Good Cop Public Relations (718) 846-0518 perry@goodcoppr.com rob@goodcoppr.com www.goodcoppr.com Cristina Parker – Noise NY 917 684-0452 cristina@noiseny.com FITZ & THE TANTRUMS: www.fitzandthetantrums.com DANGERBIRD RECORDS: www.dangerbirdrecords.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14492

Artists

Fitz and The Tantrums

In just a year or so, soulsters Fitz & the Tantrums went from the living room to the main stage. The recipe for meteoric success? Six killer musicians, five dapper suits, irresistible songs, some serendipity and one vintage organ. Since their first show at Hollywood’s Hotel Caf... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Rusty Spurs

10:00pm CDT

For The Fallen Dreams

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For the Fallen Dreams

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Emo's Annex

Tags All Ages

10:00pm CDT

Francisca Valenzuela

23 years old. Singer, songwriter, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. California-born and raised until moving to her current hometown of Santiago, Chile at age 13. She is currently launching her second album called Buen Soldado ("Good Soldier"/ Independent, March 2011) which she produced with Vicente Sanfuentes (Sr.Coconut, Gepe, Matias Aguayo) and Mocky (Feist, Jamie Lidell). Her songs range from piano pop rock, to some more jazzy, or even folkly tunes. In them she talks of everything –from social critique and political commentary to girlie angst or intimate reflections. Her first album, Muérdete la Lengua ["Bite Your Tongue"] (Independent, November 2007) contains 10 songs in spanish and 2 songs in English. It was written and composed by Francisca and produced by Mauricio and Francisco Durán of Los Bunkers. The album went Gold in her country Chile, and allowed her to tour all over the country and the globe -from the World Expo Shanghai 2010 and 2008 LAMC Festival in NYC to a Homage to Chile in Pompeii to Vive Latino Mexico 2010- and was highly praised all over Latin America. Rolling Stone Chile named it 16 in it's 50 best albums of 2007, Alter Latino awarded Francisca the 2009 "Favorite Latino TV Newcomer Award", her 5 singles rotated on MTV and she was selected in the 2009 "15 x 15: artists to Watch" campaign. Buen Soldado [ "Good Soldier" ] (Independent, March 2011) contains 12 songs in spanish. All composed and written by Francisca Valenzuela. Produced by Vicente Sanfuentes (Sr.Coconut, Gepe, Matias Aguayo), Mocky (Feist, Jamie Lidell) and Francisca Valenzuela. In January 2011 the first single "Quiero Verte Más" ("I want to see you more") hit radios in all Latin America. National Public Radio (NPR) in the US highlighted the "lovely chilean songstress" Francisca and her song as an "ain't too proud to beg ballad". Club Fonograma called her the "most glamorous pop artiste in Latin America". The album will be released in March 2011. She has collaborated and performed with numerous artists such as Latin Bitman, Beto Cuevas, Inti Illimani, Los Bunkers, Los Jaivas, and Café Tacuba among others. She has also made music for cinema and theatre and participated in international tribute albums for Violeta Parra, Inti Illimani, 31 minutos and Joan Manuel Serrat.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15255

Artists

Francisca Valenzuela

24 years old. Chilean-northamerican. Singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, producer and writer. Independent musician, artist and entrepreneur. Founder of Fran Ltda, her own company from which she develops her projects and collaborates with producers, musicians, artists, directors... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Copa

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10:00pm CDT

Funeral Suits

Funeral Suits are a three-piece alternative rock band from Ireland. Consisting of Brian James, Mik McKeogh and Greg McCarthy, the band formed in 2008. A shared love of epic, distorted guitars, blistering harmonius pop, art rock and electronica led to the band spending the best part of two years holed up in a disused office space in deepest North County Dublin, writing, rehearsing and at times venturing out to play as special guests for Franz Ferdinand, Passion Pit, The Maccabees, Local Natives amongst others. More recently they have just recorded and finished their debut album with acclaimed producer Stephen Street (Blur, The Smiths) which will see the light of day some time in 2011. These are Funeral Suits. Take them and break them. Let them into your world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14467

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Funeral Suits

Funeral Suits are a four-piece from Ireland consisting of Brian James, Mik McKeogh, Greg McCarthy and Dar Grant. The music they make is expansive without being overblown, heavy without being menacing and all the more thrilling for its restraint. A shared love of epic, distorted guitars... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Friends

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10:00pm CDT

Gary Wilson

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Gary Wilson

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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10:00pm CDT

Glasser

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Glasser

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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10:00pm CDT

Holger

Few independent Brazilian bands are getting everyone's attention as São Paulo's Holger. The band first appeared with The Green Valley EP, that brought a collection of songs that could be described as influenced by the "classical" indie rock from Pavement, Flaming Lips, Wilco and Dinossaur Jr. Soon their energetic and unpredictable performances gained the attention of the ones more in tune with the country's emerging new music. Playing concerts all over the country, they had the opportunity to share the stage with bands like Dirty Projectors, No Age, Matt & Kim, Super Furry Animals, among others, and also traveled abroad for festivals like South by Southwest and Pop Montreal. In the latter, they gained the recognition of Paste Magazine, that appointed them the "best discovery of the festival." At the beggining of 2010, the five piece act locked itself on the studio with american producer Roger Paul Mason and came up with their first full lenght Sunga, released by Trama - same label that brought CSS to the world and had artists like Tom Zé, Gal Costa and Nação Zumbi on its roster. The record incorporates a series of new elements to the band's sound, such as sinthesizers, percussion and plenty of african-brazilian rhythms. Sunga is out now in Brazil and in March in Japan. :: soundcloud http://soundcloud.com/myholger :: myspace http://www.myspace.com/myholger :: twitter http://www.twitter.com/myholger "But the thing about Holger is: Cake Shop could have been overrun by rabid wolves. New York City could have crumbled into the ocean. And they’d still be one of the most enjoyable live bands out there.- MTV Iggy (http://blog.mtviggy.com/2010/09/27/concert-review-brazils-holger-at-cake-shop-nyc-short-and-very-very-sweet/) "Best discovery of Pop Montreal" - Paste Magazine (http://www.pastemagazine.com/high_gravity/2009/10/best-discovery-of-pop-montreal-so-far-holger.html)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10956

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Holger

Few independent Brazilian bands are getting everyone's attention as São Paulo's Holger. The band first appeared with The Green Valley EP, that brought a collection of songs that could be described as influenced by the "classical" indie rock from Pavement, Flaming Lips, Wilco and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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10:00pm CDT

Home Video

Home Video are Collin Ruffino and David Gross, transplants from the misunderstood landscape of New Orleans, now living in the brooding brownstones of Brooklyn, New York. Here they revel in a self-created world of references to Edward Gorey, Massive Attack, The Brothers Quay, Smashing Pumpkins, and a dusting of Chopin, references that they have been collecting for over ten years. Originally discovered by Warp Records, the label released Home Video's first two EPs in 2004, both packaged in sleeves illustrated by Collin's dark, Gorey-esque drawings. "That You Might", a 10" single, immediately picked up considerable attention in Britain from BBC Radio 1 and the NME, while the five song Citizen EP earned the band a feature in Rolling Stone. In 2006, US-based Defend Music released their debut full length, No Certain Night Or Morning. Grammy-nominated DJ Sasha picked two of the songs from this album to remix for his most recent release, Involver 2, which also included songs from Thom Yorke, Ladytron, M83, and Apparat. Home Video themselves have recently taken to the role of remixer, reworking songs for bands like Bear in Heaven, Wave Machines, Faunts, Bang Gang, and friends Naked Hearts. As electronic-rock producers and performers, they record everything themselves, then adapt it live into a full on rock show with live drums and hypnotic visual projections. After sharing a bill in London at the start of Home Video's first European tour, Blonde Redhead were so impressed that they invited the band to support them for three weeks of shows in North America. Since then they have opened for such diverse acts as Justice, Yeasayer, Flying Lotus, Pinback, DJ Krush, Colder, and Radio 4. With their new album, The Automatic Process, the band layers samples, synthesizers, piano, guitar, and live drums to build an electro-tinted minimalist rock that drives steadily towards the sublime -- a spacious soundtrack evocative of a fractured dream.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13904

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Home Video

Home Video are Collin Ruffino and David Gross, transplants from the misunderstood landscape of New Orleans, now living in the brooding brownstones of Brooklyn, New York. Here they revel in a self-created world of references to Edward Gorey, Massive Attack, The Brothers Quay, Smashing... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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10:00pm CDT

Hoodie Allen

Make every word count. This has long been the mantra of Hoodie Allen, the New York based rapper and songwriter. With a penchant for candid storytelling and witty punchlines, Hoodie has always been an emcee who understood the importance of connecting with the audience through his lyrics. A purveyor of summertime anthems, Hoodie Allen has gained notable buzz on the internet for his unique genre-blending style, unafraid to sample from the unconventional norms of hip hop. His most recent work samples a diverse array of artists and sounds from UK pop singers (Marina & The Diamonds) to indie rock staples and upstarts (Death Cab for Cutie). The idiosyncrasy of the music is very fitting as Hoodie Allen is not your typical rapper. A self-described music nerd, Hoodie Allen embraces his individuality and promotes it as the main message in his hype-machine breakout “You Are Not A Robot” (2010). Hoodie released his mixtape Pep Rally in September to critical praise and has since accumulated over 175,000 downloads of the free tape. The future is bright for Hoodie Allen with a 2011 schedule full of new music, videos and a national tour.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11506

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Hoodie Allen

Make every word count. This has long been the mantra of Hoodie Allen, the New York based rapper and songwriter. With a penchant for candid storytelling and witty punch lines, Hoodie has always been an emcee who understood the importance of connecting with the audience through his... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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10:00pm CDT

Hull

ARTIST BIO Forged in the sweat-laden depths of darkest Brooklyn, with the sun at its zenith, HULL materializes as a massive entity storming New York stages. A musical colossus of epic proportions, HULL commands their listeners through each riff, with incredible precision, a seafarer guiding vessels through ominous waters. MORE ABOUT HULL "...More than two years later, [Hull has] signed to local imprint The End and reemerged with a startlingly assertive full-length that warrants the same amount of hype that Tombs have been on the receiving end of over the past six months. "Unlike Tombs' more direct, black metal-infused approach, Hull concentrate more on graceful ebbs and flows while slyly avoiding slipping into more expansive, spacious, Isis-style jamming that many bands fall into. The pace on Sole Lord might be slow, but there's no idling whatsoever, the arrangements deliberate enough to hold us captivated throughout, whether it's on mellower fare like "Wanderer," the blues-drenched swagger of "Healer" or on the downright wistful, Led Zeppelin-esque "Vessel." Drummer Jeff Stieber anchors the arrangements, alternating between fluid and pulverizing, while the interplay between guitarists Nick Palmirotto, Drew Mack, and Carmine Laietta is at times extraordinary, as on the multifaceted epic "Architect," which occupies the sludgy space that Mastodon have since abandoned. However, their ace in the hole just might be their shared lead vocalists, making for a diversity in the vocal department that most bands could never hope to pull off." -Adrien Begrand decibel
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11305

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Hull

Hailing from the streets of Brooklyn, HULL has yet again emerged with a creation to outlive the ages. Hard at work since the release of their debut album, Sole Lord, in 2009, ideas were envisioned and the mighty wind of creativity brought upon this Earth the latest saga, “Beyond... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Ale House

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10:00pm CDT

I Was Totally Destroying It

Hailing from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, I Was Totally Destroying It (IWTDI) have been swinging sledgehammers at barriers since early 2007. Can a band whose ages span seventeen years demonstrate the chemistry to keep them cohesive? Can a band toe the line between mainstream palatability and indie-rock influence while appealing to a wide range of audiences? Can a bumblebee overcome the ratio of its wing span to its mass and produce enough lift to take flight? We now know that the answer to all of these questions is a resounding YES. Mixing indie rock veterans James Hepler (Sorry About Dresden, Erie Choir) and John Booker (Strunken White, io) with talented young upstarts Rachel Hirsh (AOK), Curtis Armstead (Places to Live), and Joe Mazzitelli (Lemming Malloy) has so far been a recipe for awesome. A unique blend of 80’s rock- think Outfield and The Cure- and 90’s indie rock such as Superchunk, Velocity Girl, and The Anniversary, leaves listeners’ palates assaulted by pop flavor. IWTDI sweat and slave over their songs, leaving no aural opportunity unvisited. Their lyrics belie the sweet, sunny suggestions of their upbeat melodies, inviting you to listen in on their conversations about self loathing, fear, and intimacy. The end result is a feast of music worth sinking your teeth into.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13320

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I Was Totally Destroying It

Hailing from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, I Was Totally Destroying It (IWTDI) have been swinging sledgehammers at barriers since early 2007. Can a band whose ages span seventeen years demonstrate the chemistry to keep them cohesive? Can a band toe the line between mainstream palatability... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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10:00pm CDT

Ian Moore

"He doesn't fly with angels; he dances with devils" - Billboard El Sonido Nuevo, the new studio record from Austin-raised, Seattle-based singer-songwriter Ian Moore, his seventh, bridges the gap between the stylistic offshoots of his past few records and the guitar-slinging bravado that characterized his earlier, often bluesier, output. Backed by his new band, The Lossy Coils with Matt Harris (Oranger, Posies, Spiral Stairs) on bass and Kyle Schneider (Rocky Erikson, Johnny Goudie) on drums, forming this trio was a purposeful step into stripping away artifice and décor -- the songs are simple and direct. Moore's been steadily accruing fans by staying on the road doing everything from solo acoustic shows to full band gigs in the U.S. and abroad, and opening for his stylistic forefathers, including Paul Weller, the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. And he’s done time as a sideman backing artists as divergent as Joe Ely, Roky Erikson and Jason Mraz. Moore has made hundreds of television appearances, from regional TV shows to the Today show and the Late Show With David Letterman to a one hour Direct TV special, while avid watchers of American Idol have seen contestants cover Moore’s songs “Blue Sky” and “Satisfied.” And the Austin Music Awards have repeatedly voted him Best Singer, Musician and Band. On El Sonido Nuevo, the blues and rock guitar he’s best known for is back, bolstered by confident songwriting and the absorbed echoes of those influences and stylistic adventures.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11207

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Ian Moore

"He doesn't fly with angles; he dances with devils." Billboard Legacy artist Ian Moore began his career in the roots rock scene of Austin in the 90's. Moore now resides in Seattle and is as well known for his lyricism and soulful vocals as his stellar fretwork. 2014 brings a new 3... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Continental Club

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10:00pm CDT

Imaginary Cities

It all started at The Cavern. Winnipeg is known as the “Heart of the Continent.” In this beating heart on the prairies, there is always new music being made: in its clubs and basements, and in between work and life. Imaginary Cities was born in a club called The Cavern, in between sets. This new group, founded in a chance meeting is now readying to introduce their debut album, Temporary Resident in early 2011. They are a band that is fast becoming one of Canada's most talked about new bands. “HUMMINGBIRD” - 7” EP RELEASE OCTOBER 26th “TEMPORARY RESIDENT” - CD /ALBUM RELEASE FEBRUARY 2011
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12256

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Imaginary Cities

Western Canadian band Imaginary Cities’ debut disc Temporary Resident is so fully realized that it’s surprising to learn that happenstance first brought primary songwriters Mari Sarbit and Rusty Matyas together in Winnipeg’s small but fertile music scene. It was Marti Sarbit’s... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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10:00pm CDT

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten

De Håker Flaten and The Young Mothers Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (NO) ac. and el. bass Jawwaad Taylor (US) trumpet/electronics/vocals Jason Jackson (US) alto and tenor saxophones/guitar Stian Westerhus (NO) guitar/pedals Stefan Gonzalez (US) drums/vibraphone Frank Rosaly (US) drums/electronics Born out of the desire to continue, yet alter, the musical direction of his quintet, De Håker Flaten and The Young Mothers is the six-piece, transcontinental brainchild of Norwegian bass virtuoso Ingebrigt Håker Flaten. Upon moving to Austin in 2009, Håker Flaten sought out to establish new working relationships with improvisers from the vibrant and dynamic creative music undergrounds of Texas-his new home. With Texans, Jason Jackson, Jawwaad Taylor and Stefan Gonzalez handling horns, percussion,vocal and rhythm guitar duties; Ingebrigt called upon Chicagoan Frank Rosaly (a member of the Chicago incarnation of Flaten's quintet), to take his place in the lineup attending to electronics and drums. The addition of Stian Westerhus, the Norwegian guitar phenomenon, completes and solidifies this stellar collective. While Ingebrigt is no stranger to the role of bandleader (having previously released two records with the Ingebrigt Håker Flaten Quintet on the Norwegian label, Jazzland Recordings), De Håker Flaten and The Young Mothers now finds him conspiring energetically to meld and shape new sounds with formidable players from varied musical genres. A complex amalgam of references and aesthetics within the band makes for a clever, intricate, and raucous sonic foundation that propels the music forward into compelling new territories. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingebrigt studied Jazz at the Music Consevatory in Trondheim, Norway (1992-1995) under the tutelage of bassplayer Odd Magne Gridseth. A professional musician since 1995, he continues to shape and refine his sound by embarking on extensive international tours with some of the most diverse and important improvisers on the circuit today. Most easily recognized for his contributions to the Pan-Scandinavian groups, The Thing and Atomic, Flaten has also left his indelible mark in collabortive projects with musicians from the undergrounds of New York, Chicago, Austin, Houston and Mexico City. Prolific and inventive, Ingebrigt has participated on more than 100 recordings. www.ingebrigtflaten.com www.thingjazz.com www.atomicjazz.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11504

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Ingebrigt Håker Flaten

De Håker Flaten and The Young Mothers Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (NO) – ac. and el. bass Jawwaad Taylor (US) – trumpet/electronics/vocals Jason Jackson (US) – alto and tenor saxophones/guitar Stian Westerhus (NO) – guitar/pedals Stefan Gonzalez (US) – drums/vibraphone Frank Rosaly... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Hideout

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10:00pm CDT

K.Flay

You may not expect one of the most compelling new voices in hip hop to wield dual psychology and sociology degrees from Stanford University or find inspiration in the buttoned-up world of indie rock, but for K.Flay, defying expectations is simply part of the game. Kristine Flaherty grew up outside of Chicago, devouring her father's classic rock records and staying up late to dance to Parliament-Funkadelic in the living room. It was this same musical open-mindedness that would later spark her artistic development. She found her musical voice in college, fusing the eclectic power of the Bay Area hip hop scene with her own unique presence, inspired by strong, independent female artists ranging from Missy Elliott and Lauryn Hill to Fiona Apple and Liz Phair. On stage, K.Flay is a one-woman whirlwind: whether she’s creating beats, singing, rapping or playing guitar, her wit and acerbic charm shine through. Her talents have led her to share the stage with artists including Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, and 3OH!3, where she quickly won over audiences who hadn’t seen anything quite like her before. Further setting her apart from the pack, she serves as her own producer in the studio, methodically infusing her hip hop swagger with a dose of sonic exploration. With one mixtape (the genre-hopping MASHed Potatoes) already available online, K.Flay is spending the rest of 2010 recording in San Francisco and touring with Passion Pit in October and 3oh!3 in November.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14529

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K.Flay

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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10:00pm CDT

Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison

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Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison

When is the sum of the parts of a musical quantity far greater than the whole? When Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison unite as an ongoing musical act. After all, their own individual artistic achievements already sum up to impressive totals. Willis has reigned as a critically acclaimed... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Antone's

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10:00pm CDT

Le Butcherettes

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Le Butcherettes

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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10:00pm CDT

Lee Macdougall

LEE MACDOUGALL BIOGRAPHY Born and raised in Grimsby, a small historical town on the east coast of England famous for its fishing industry, Lee MacDougall was still a child when he realised that he wanted to be a musician. Studying music composition and production at University in the North of England for 3 years gave Lee the chance to concentrate fully on his song writing and musicianship after being in locally successful bands since he learned to play guitar at 13. While at university Lee played live continuously and was spurred on by the positive reaction his performances received. After university Lee worked at the local fish processing factory for as long as he could stand it. The last straw came when a colleague stole Lee’s shoes meaning that he had to walk home bare foot! On hearing the news that Lee was jobless, his parents gave him a month to find work and start paying rent. Lee spent the next three weeks locked in his room writing and demoing songs on an old tape recorder before sending them out to labels in London. Again the responses were favourable and within a few days Lee was in London attending meetings, secured on the strength of his songs. For the next year Lee supported himself by playing live where ever he could in London reducing costs by sleeping in studios and on people's floors. At this point Lee formed a band, he says “Highlight was headlining the Quingdao music festival in China in front of 57,000 people and a TV audience of 50 million. Got mobbed at the airport like Beatle mania.” Once back home though Lee felt that the direction the band was taking was not what he wanted and so the band split. Instead Lee wanted to write more personal lyrics aiming to connect more directly with his live audience. Influenced by the Englishness and story telling song writing of the Beatles, Kinks, Rod Stewart while also feeling inspired by Nirvana and Tom Petty, Lee’s new material soon came to the attention of the acoustic venue bookers and promoters in London. This included various people at LiveNation, Tony Moore at The Bedford and Up All Night Music who between them started giving Lee good small gigs where he could hone his style and support slots with acts such as Train, Star Sailor, Paolo Nutini, The Feeling, Bob Dylan and Van Morrison. During this time producer Jim Lowe, responsible for number one singles and albums by the Stereophonics, Taylor Swift and the Charlatans, became a fan and started recording versions of Lees songs. "She" and "Stay" came out of these sessions. Lee and Jim have continued to work together and will be in the studio again over the next few months. Lee released an EP on iTunes during July 2010, selling 2000 copies in the first 2 weeks with no press or promo - purely through online fan base. Word got out in the Twilight community that Lee has written for Rob Pattinson and fan reaction has been great. Lee has already been asked to play live on several Good Morning America shows during his tour of the USA in February, March and April 2011. Lee is managed by Phil Taylor at Up All Night Music and plans to tour extensively in the USA, Canada and Europe during the first half of 2011 in order to capitalize on his growing online fan base. It has always been Lee’s deepest wish to be able to relocate permanently to America, so he is particularly excited to tour the USA and move that one step closer to his dream! http://www.myspace.com/leemacdougall http://www.facebook.com/leemacdougall http://twitter.com/LeeMacDougall http://www.youtube.com/mrleemacdougall Brief Press... Tom Robinson of BBC radio 6 plays "fallinginloveforthelasttime" on his BBC introducing program and says "you absolutely cannot fake that kind of sincerity and passion.. And particularly the yearning quality to his vocals.." Neil Franklin at compass fm played "Smile" and saying "...as soon as this hits the shops I'll be buying it.." Word Magazine review editor Kate Mossman says "He's amazing and very confident.. Like Freddie Mercury meets Rufus Wainwright.. He's going to go a long way.." Release debut 3 track ep on iTunes, sells 2000 copies in the first few weeks with no press or promo - purely through online fan base. Ark Magazine Interview: http://arkmag.co.uk/in-interview-lee-macdougall/ Ark Magazine Review: http://arkmag.co.uk/live-review-lee-macdougall/ Buffalo Rocks Interview: http://www.buffalorocks.com/post/1121053016/interview-with-lee-macdougall Twilightish Interview: http://www.twilightish.com/2010/08/twilightish-exclusive-lee-macdougall.html Italian Twlight Interview: http://www.robert-pattinson.it/index.php?ption=com_content&view=article&id=427%3Aalessia
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14160

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Lee Macdougall

LEE MACDOUGALL BIOGRAPHY Born and raised in Grimsby, a small historical town on the east coast of England famous for its fishing industry, Lee MacDougall was still a child when he realised that he wanted to be a musician. Studying music composition and production at University in... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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10:00pm CDT

Los Macuanos

Armed initially with only a laptop, a sequencer and a shoddy wooden güiro, Los Macuanos have surfaced as one of the most promising acts in modern electronic music, in what Camilo Lara (Mexican Institute of Sound) has proclaimed “the great hope for Mexico in the coming years.” Though emerging in the wake of the burgeoning global bass scene, and strongly situated in the continuum of Tijuana electronic music, Los Macuanos nonetheless go beyond this spectrum, in a sound that is wholly their own. To describe their music is to inhabit a unique vision of Mexico’s sonic legacy, rooted in centuries of akin sounds and sensibilities which are digitally permutated almost beyond recognition. Through spectral evocations, and ominously low-frequencies, Los Macuanos invoke the spirits of their country’s past, resulting in a macabre rendition of traditional Mexican sounds. A hauntological feast, equally suited for the ears and the hips. Employing the format of a live band, Los Macuanos navigate the mid-ground between the energy and dynamism of live performance and the textural intricacies that only a DJ set can afford, presenting a unique kind of hybrid for the modern dancefloor.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13649

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Los Macuanos

Armed initially with only a laptop, a sequencer and a shoddy wooden güiro, Los Macuanos have surfaced as one of the most promising acts in modern electronic music, in what Camilo Lara (Mexican Institute of Sound) has proclaimed “the great hope for Mexico in the coming years... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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10:00pm CDT

Megafaun

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Megafaun

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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10:00pm CDT

Mexicans with Guns

MEXICANS WITH GUNS is the raw and exciting production-moniker/character created by Exponential Records honcho Ernest Gonzales. After prepping his Been Meaning To Tell You LP for the Friends of Friends label, EG was in search of a new sound and ready to explore the depths of bass music and it’s unique sonic elements…his journey lead him to the cutty edges of his mind where Mexico, London and the Dirty South all fused into one mysterious and club friendly mindset. Dawning the mexican wrestling mask in February 2009, MwG began tearing down the streets with big bass and a nasty swag, breaking out remixes for the likes of Bassnectar, Rainbow Arabia, CYNE, Faunts, Yppah, and shared the stage with the likes of Peanut Butter Wolf, Daedelus, Ghosts on Tape, Nocando, Eliot Lipp. Mux Mool, Jogger and more. The Me Gusto EP is just a taste of what’s to come from MwG in the near future including collaborations with Tiffany Preston(Rainbow Arabia), Nocando(Alpha Pup) and more so watch out!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15054

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Mexicans with Guns

The productions and remixes of Mexicans with Guns -- an alias of San Antonio, TX-based polyglot Ernest Gonzales -- fall somewhere between post-dubstep and experimental hip-hop, pitting deep bass probes and insolent percussion against combinations of piercing noise detritus and cut-up... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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10:00pm CDT

Monahans

Austin-based band Monahans, named for a region of desolate West Texas sand hills, balances thundering rhythms and atmospheric "landscape rock" with urgent pop anthems and spiritual campfire balladry (think Explosions In The Sky + R.E.M + Neil Young). What began in 2006 as an experimental offshoot of their previous project Milton Mapes (which recently had a song covered by Robert Plant) soon blossomed to reflect a widened spectrum of Americana. The band's lineup consists of Ramble Creek studio engineer/producer Britton Beisenherz, drummer Roberto Sanchez, songwriter Greg Vanderpool, and longtime Spoon bassist Joshua Zarbo. Albums to date include 'Low Pining' (2007, Undertow) and 'Dim The Aurora' (2009, Misra). In 2010, Monahans recorded and released a new song each month exclusively through their website while documenting the songwriting and recording process along the way. The series culminated with "Seabirds", a duet with Sinead O'Connor.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14857

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Monahans

Austin-based band Monahans, named for a region of desolate West Texas sand hills, balances thundering rhythms and atmospheric "landscape rock" with urgent pop anthems and spiritual campfire balladry (think Explosions In The Sky + R.E.M + Neil Young). What began in 2006 as an experimental... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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10:00pm CDT

Mount Kimbie

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Mount Kimbie

http://mountkimbie.com/

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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10:00pm CDT

Natalie Prass

Not only one of the sharpest up-and-coming songwriters in Nashville, Natalie Prass possesses a rare artistic method she infuses into all her endeavors. She handcrafts album artwork and flyers and organizes local vinyl listening parties/drawing sessions, and there appears to be little end to the homespun creativity of this bright young talent. She’s also no slouch in the pipes department either — the girl can sing. Although her debut EP is titled Small & Sweet, Prass’ brand of indie folk is not to be underestimated. While her delicate alto evokes clear benchmarks of influence — see early Rilo Kiley, Feist, Karen Carpenter, etc. — Prass never seems weighed down by the artists she’s absorbed. Instead, she has developed a refreshing guitar-grounded musical vocabulary and a knack for infectious and entrancing tunes. Still, it’s a spirit of invitation and friendship that continues to be Prass’ most pronounced attribute
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12192

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Natalie Prass

Not only one of the sharpest up-and-coming songwriters in Nashville, Natalie Prass possesses a rare artistic method she infuses into all her endeavors. She handcrafts album artwork and flyers and organizes local vinyl listening parties/drawing sessions, and there appears to be little... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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10:00pm CDT

Oberhofer

When your songs are too big to be contained: form a band. Maybe call it after your family name because you like the way it sounds (sh*t, if it worked for Bon Jovi then who’s to argue). Record those songs in the basement of your parents house in Tacoma. When that burns down, shake it off and move to New York. Find a new band to play with, start working on a symphony (no really, do it), mix your newfound formal training with the noisy exuberance of youth. Get raucous.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12798

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Oberhofer

Between 4 green towers composite of the best known human words for "strength" there was luxury to befit the king of octopuses, broad limestone podiums upholstered with kelp. Currents tackled the furniture west and replenished it relentlessly. In this way there was motion without change... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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10:00pm CDT

OFF!

The individual roots established by Keith Morris (Black Flag/Circle Jerks), Dimitri Coats (Burning Brides), Steven McDonald (Redd Kross), and Mario Rubalcaba (Earthless/Hot Snakes/Rocket From the Crypt) are uniquely woven throughout the rock music canon. Each has challenged society's cyclical and complacent ideals in their own respective bands, and three decades on they've never strayed from their intentions. Now they come together as a four-piece called OFF! and they're as confrontational as ever, lunging inside the aesthetic of West Coast hardcore to push life's most provocative issues to the forefront. The pinch-hitting First Four EPs box set marks their explosive approach for a total of 16 songs in just under 18 minutes.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13146

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OFF!

Over the past four years, OFF! have proven to be more than just a band. They also raise a series of challenging questions. After four decades of heavy use, does punk rock still have any life left in it? Do Keith Morris and his gang of grown-ass punk heroes still have the goods? They’ve... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Club de Ville

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10:00pm CDT

Oh Susanna

Every artist rides the switchbacks of direct comparison before they earn the right to step into their own musical shoes and leave a customized footprint. At first, Canadian singer-songwriter Oh Susanna might have been Dylanesque with her stark intense narratives. As she developed, she was sometimes called (Gillian) Welchesque for her mountain-air monologues. The time for the lazy likening of Suzie Ungerleider to anyone else has passed — the only description now can be Oh Susanna-esque. Her voice is a marvel, a haunting, expressive instrument that she uses to stunning effect on her just completed her fifth album, Soon the Birds, to be released in the spring of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12875

Artists

Oh Susanna

Every artist rides the switchbacks of direct comparison before they earn the right to step into their own musical shoes and leave a customized footprint. At first, Canadian singer-songwriter Oh Susanna might have been Dylanesque with her stark intense narratives. As she developed... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Paradise

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10:00pm CDT

Or, The Whale

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Or, The Whale

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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10:00pm CDT

Pedro Moraes

Considered one of the most important composers and singers in the new Brazilian Music scenario, with his album Claroescuro deemed one of the top ten world music CDs of 2010 by the Boston Globe, Pedro Moraes´ career officially began 10 years ago with an unforseen episode of international acknowledgement. Mexican rising jazz star Magos Herrera, brought to wide audiences two songs by Pedro, which led him to a short and successfull tour to Mexico City and New York. Upon returning to Brazil, Pedro became one of the leaders of a generation that´s been breaking grounds in brazilian songwriting, organizing and taking part in several collective projects, such as the 'Brotherhood of Free Music'. Never losing sight of his opus as a composer, Pedro started, in 2003, a very successful parallel career as a samba interpreter, springing from the traditional bohemian neighborhood of Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, to nation-wide touring, mostly with the ensemble 'É com esse que eu vou', with whom he recorded the acclaimed album 'Samba do Baú' (the 'Treasure-Chest Samba'), dedicated to previously unreleased songs by the greatest masters in the history of this most brazilian genre (Paulinho da Viola, Cartola, Nelson Sargento and others). Since 2007, after recording his first solo album, Claroescuro, Pedro Moraes has been dedicating fully to promoting his music, with an intense schedule of concerts that has included Europe (England, Germany and Spain), Asia (India - Pedro is the first brazilian artist to have his CD released by an Indian label - and Sri Lanka), USA (three tours in 2010/2011, including one SXSW appearance, the Chicago World Music Festival, the Philadelphia Film and Music Festival and NY venues such as the NuBlu, SOB´s and Zinc Bar) and successful touring around Brazil, with outstanding response from audiences and press.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12859

Artists

Pedro Moraes

Considered one of the most important composers and singers in the new Brazilian Music scenario, with his album Claroescuro deemed one of the top ten world music CDs of 2010 by the Boston Globe, Pedro Moraes´ career officially began 10 years ago with an unforseen episode of international... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Elephant Room

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10:00pm CDT

Pom Pom War

POM POM WAR BIO The collage of synth-garage melodies and trashy post-punk guitars of Pom Pom War hits savagely the Montreal local scene since it's creation in 2007. With infectious beats, a nasty energy and an act to remind you of your alien abduction or the sacrifice of a dirty disco-amazon, they created a considerable hype playing many shows in the city. Formed by guitar player Jonathan B. and 2 singers, Caro D. (former Hightops) and her brother Nico D., local electro showboy also known as Dusti. The formation as been récent joined by drummer Roberto Parada. The quartet declares war this spring with their first Ep simply called Allez! Prenez leurs armes.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13995

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Pom Pom War

POM POM WAR BIO The collage of synth-garage melodies and trashy post-punk guitars of Pom Pom War hits savagely the Montreal local scene since it's creation in 2007. With infectious beats, a nasty energy and an act to remind you of your alien abduction or the sacrifice of a dirty disco-amazon... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Spill

10:00pm CDT

Sasquatch

Wreaking havoc with their third Small Stone release, Sasquatch lead the way with their fiery brand of rock n' roll. You'll hear 70's hard rock mixed with a dash of metal carried by an unmistakable undercurrent of psychedelic sounds that permeate their songs. The hook is the focus and that's exactly what they do - hook you in and hold you hostage. The band was formed in Los Angeles in 2001 by Philadelphia transplant Keith Gibbs (guitar, vox) and Detroit natives Rick Ferrante (drums) and Clayton Charles (bass). Upon Clayton’s departure in 2007, the guys recruited Chicagoan Jason Casanova (ex-Tummler, Volume) to join the fold. Drawing on influences from 70's metal, rock, and psychedelia, the band falls somewhere between an amalgamation of Black Sabbath, old Soundgarden, Deliverance-era Corrosion of Conformity, Mountain, and a bastardized version of Grand Funk Railroad. Their songwriting approach is clear; keep the focus on the hook. The band’s newest album “III” was released on Small Stone Records in March 2010 and marked the beginning of a new chapter for the band. While this record continues to showcase their signature sound and technique, the production is bigger and the songwriting is more refined. Combining the simplicity of their Small Stone debut, “I” (released in 2004), with the melodic undercurrent of “II” (2006), they still manage to capture the raw essence that won them their moniker. The record also features a special guest appearance from Monster Magnet’s own Ed Mundell. The band’s music has been featured on a variety of movies and television shows including the reissue of Clerks, Jersey Girl, FX’s original hit series Sons of Anarchy, CW’s The Supernatural, and MTV’s Viva La Bam, Bam’s Unholy Union, and Rob and Big. They can also be heard on a number of video games including NHL 2005, American Chopper, and Monster Garage. Over the years, Sasquatch has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Blue Cheer, Fireball Ministry, Nebula, Unida, Solace, Roadsaw, Fatso Jetson, and Yawning Man among many other heavy hitters in the genre. Playing in such good company and performing at many of the larger annual rock festivals stateside (including SxSW, CMJ, and SHoD), the band has grown from a local heavy favorite in Southern California to garnering interest and praise from audiences overseas.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11867

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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10:00pm CDT

Slam Donahue

Slam Donahue are a pop band based out of Brooklyn, NY. The members are David Otto (vocals/guitar), Thomas Sommerville (bass/vocals), and Keenan Mitchell (drums). They write straight-forward pop songs that will stick in your head long after your legs are tired from dancing along. They released dozens of home demos to their friends' hard drives before the Beggars Group got behind their debut single "Where Were We On The Weekend," dropping on Too Pure Singles Club in the UK this April along with "It's Scary." They can't wait to play their first SXSW showcase this year (Cantora Records); expect major moves in 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14886

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Slam Donahue

SLAM DONAHUE IS A NEW YORK CITY BASED ROCK BAND LED BY SINGER/GUITARIST DAVID OTTO AND BASSIST THOMAS SOMMERVILLE. SHOWING LITTLE ENTHUSIASM FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN SONGWRITING, THE TWO DECIDED TO FOCUS ON SOLELY THAT. PRODUCING HUNDREDS OF SONGS, SOME PRETTY OK, AS A TYPE OF INDEPENDENT... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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10:00pm CDT

Surreall

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Surreall

Surreall is the life to the world of female MCs that has nearly become extinct. Her creative writing and unique style deliver a dynamic sound that can be heard before the 5'1 lyricist can be seen. Now that the diamond in the rough is shining, Houston definitely has a problem! Raised... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Fuze

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10:00pm CDT

Suuns

Montreal’s Suuns possess a rare trait in rock music: restraint. They use it like an instrument, which makes their debut full-length Zeroes QC as unsettling as it is wonderfully exasperating. It’s immediately apparent in album opener “Armed for Peace,” a track that starts off like a robot breaking down in a hot desert; the song’s mechanic beat plods like iron-shoed footsteps as the melody of a wheezing synth mirrors the crackling sound of old transistors and circuitry being cooked in the sun. It’s deceptively lulling, the tension almost unnoticeably wrenching up and up until the track unexpectedly opens into a barrage of nose-diving guitar riffs and crashing drums – yet the band still stays locked on the song’s linear, forward-motion direction. Suuns were born during the summer of 2006 when vocalist/guitarist Ben Shemie and guitarist/bassist Joe Yarmush got together to make some beats which quickly evolved into a few songs. The duo were soon joined by drummer Liam O’Neill and bassist/keyboardist Max Henry to complete the line-up. “I don’t think we were really a ‘band’ for the first year,” Ben surmises. It wasn’t until a friend helped them procure a spot at Pop Montreal 2007 that he says the group played their first “real gig.” Last year, Suuns entered Breakglass Studios with Jace Lasek of the Besnard Lakes co-producing and engineering, and recorded their first album. The group wanted to create something that couldn’t be pigeonholed as simply indie rock. “Jace definitely had a huge impact for bringing to life the big sound of the band and being open and willing stretch out any idea we or he had,” Ben explains. The resulting Zeroes QC is a warm yet dark, propulsive collusion of pop, post-punk and experimental rock – one that allows the group to musically shapeshift without losing any of the sense of tension and unease that runs throughout the record. During tracks like “Gaze,” tightly wound guitars and bass ring and buzz atop Liam’s metronomic, powerhouse drumming, with Ben’s cool, detached vocals acting as a nervy counterweight as he delivers falsely assuring lines like, “Don’t you be yourself, you are someone else.” Often his close-miced sing/speak is as metronomic as it is melodic; in “Arena” Ben’s rhythmic “What-choo, what-choo”’s are reminiscent of Suicide’s Alan Vega as he leads the band’s death disco groove into a bloodbath of razor-sharp guitars, while his icy, hushed delivery in “Sweet Nothing” is almost as motorik as the song itself. Most impressive, though, is how Suuns effortlessly sculpt memorable pop songs from experimental building blocks, frequently using noise and space as actual hooks. All of this amounts to a great first album – one that is as timeless as it is thrillingly modern.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14788

Artists

Suuns

Montreal's Suuns possess a rare trait in rock music: restraint. They use it like an instrument, which makes their debut full-length Zeroes QC as unsettling as it is wonderfully exasperating. It's immediately apparent in album opener "Armed for Peace," a track that starts off like... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Nuvola

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10:00pm CDT

Swords of Chaos

Swords of Chaos is a thrilling Icelandic four piece that has attracted local admiration with neck-breaking performances all over Reykjavík. They started out in 2008 and have played concerts all over Iceland. Their music can be described as hardcore rock and influences range from Sunn0))) to Converge to Fennesz. They are signed with Kimi Records and their first releases has recently been released.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12296

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Swords of Chaos

Swords of Chaos is a thrilling Icelandic four piece that has attracted local admiration with neck-breaking performances all over Reykjavík. They started out in 2008 and have played concerts all over Iceland. Their music can be described as hardcore rock and influences range from... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Prague

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10:00pm CDT

Takashi Kamide

When he was seven-years-old, takashi Kamide lost his left foot shorty after having been diagnosed with cancer. By seventeen he had conquered the disease. Not long after, another illness befell him for which there is no known medical treatment and by all appearances was terminal; he couldnft eat anything, and lost weight from half of his body. It was another arduous journey to recovery, but as the artist states, what saved him was simply saying gLOVEh. At that stage in his life, he was angry at everything and everyone, but his mother, father and many friends rallied for him, and never stopped believing he would fully recover, praying for him all the while he was fighting these illnesses. When at last it seemed he had beaten the disease forever, his doctor proclaimed it miraculous. Now, takashi KAMIDE believes there are many miracles all over the world, and they can be realized readily, when you realize the potency of love. But there is a parallel story that took place for KAMIDE: that of music. At six years of age, he was diligently practicing classical piano until discovering Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett which eventually led him to switch to jazz piano and subsequently an interest in the accordion. Working from a humble studio in his native Japan, he creates minimalist original masterpieces that evoke everything from Yann Tiersen or Penguin Cafe Orchestra to lost takes from Vangelisf score from Blade Runner. What is different takashi KAMIDE's accordion? Most of people expect accordion is sounds like world music or traditional music. But takashi KAMIDE plays his original compositions, even if he plays covers, sounds very crative and impressive. He is playing new style of solo accordion you've ever listened!! When he makes music tracks, takashi KAMIDE also plays many instruments himself, piano, guitar, and more. You can see it when you listen his music. takashi KAMIDE try to make sounds deeply, you can find something inside your beautiful part if you listen takashi KAMIDE's music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14988

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Takashi Kamide

When he was seven-years-old, takashi Kamide lost his left foot shorty after having been diagnosed with cancer. By seventeen he had conquered the disease. Not long after, another illness befell him for which there is no known medical treatment and by all appearances was terminal; he... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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10:00pm CDT

The Romany Rye

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The Romany Rye

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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10:00pm CDT

The Supervillains

For almost a decade, the Supervillains have continued their fortuitous rise up the ranks of the musical totem pole and are now able to stake their claim as one of the nation's biggest names in the reggae and ska genres. Hailing from sub-tropical Orlando FL, the group showcases their love of reggae music while blending the sweet southern vocal harmonies of band cofounders Dominic Maresco (drums) and Scott "Skart" Suldo (guitars) with huge, ground moving bass lines provided by bassist Daniel Grundorf. Furious instrumental solos and keyboard melodies compliment the combo's penchant for formulating unique arrangements, drawing from a wide range of obvious influences. Their set-list keeps the listener on their feet as the band bounces around from up-tempo ska, roots reggae, rock hooks, and shout-along choruses with subject matter that pretty much covers the bases: women and partying. The Supervillains were established by Maresco and Suldo as a sign-of-the-times ska/punk band while they were still in high school, but soon found themselves gravitating more and more to the reggae side of the coin after over a dozen trips to the US Virgin Islands. After a couple early album successes, they were signed to LAW Records (owned by Hawaiian reggae act, Pepper) for their first national release "Grow Yer Own" (2006) and the subsequent breakout "Massive" (2008). Taking their high-octane "anything-goes" live show on the road, they have gained nationwide attention and respect by pounding out 200+ shows a year since signing with LAW. Casting a wide net, their musical versatility has opened the door to over a dozen assorted national tours with some of the nation's most distinguished acts. They have supported reggae tours (The Wailers, Inner Circle), reggae-rock tours (Slightly Stoopid, Pepper), ska tours (Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto), punk tours (Pennywise, Authority Zero), rock legends (Fishbone, English Beat), major festivals (Wakarusa, Earthday Birthday), and have twice been on the east-coast leg of the Jagermeister Music Tour. The band has recently made the jump to headlining their own national tours with promising results. FEB 2011- The Supervillains self-released thei fifth ful-length studio album, "Postcards from Paradise", on the band's new imprint, Rah Rah Records. They have teamed up with rock producer Brett Hestla (Framing Handley, Virgos Merlot) to craft an album that is straight to the point, capitalizing on the band's knack for writing honest, relatable songs and highlighting the unit's growth and musicianship. "Postcards" is a 14 song, 50 minute time bomb that comes at you from multiple angles; culminating with the monster title track, representing a fresh take for a band that has constantly evolved its sound from the beginning.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14775

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The Supervillains

For almost a decade, the Supervillains have continued their fortuitous rise up the ranks of the musical totem pole and are now able to stake their claim as one of the nation's biggest names in the reggae and ska genres. Hailing from sub-tropical Orlando FL, the group showcases their... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
tenOak

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10:00pm CDT

The Wooden Birds

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The Wooden Birds

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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10:00pm CDT

Unicorn Kid

"...it's basically music you'd fight ninjas to in Second Life, assuming there are ninjas in Second Life. Or Timbaland if he took coding classes with Zomby. Whatever it is, it exists, it's here, it's great, and it will make you want to put Hackers at the top of your Netflix cue." RCRD LBL "Relying on the sounds of vintage computer games mixed with contemporary production stylings, the electro prodigy puts out an eccentric sound that is part dub step, part pop and part dance music. Listen to 'Dream Catcher,' his latesr brew that is pretty darn genius. ARJAN WRITES New kid on the block Unicorn Kid blasts on to the dance scene with his rather spectacular chiptune infused pop. Unicorn Kid is a musician who has helped to define a generation with his music. But determined to avoid any of the cliches that making dance music imples, Unicorn Kid's aim is to infuse his gamewave, chiptune bleeps and blips with a classic music writing style to make big pop tunes. The end reult is massive stadium anthems with rousing choruses that are both uncategorisable and also make for an exciting new sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12923

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Unicorn Kid

"...it's basically music you'd fight ninjas to in Second Life, assuming there are ninjas in Second Life. Or Timbaland if he took coding classes with Zomby. Whatever it is, it exists, it's here, it's great, and it will make you want to put Hackers at the top of your Netflix cue." RCRD... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Phoenix

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10:00pm CDT

Valerie June

Valerie June Imagine the voice of feminine smoky silk, the face of an angel, with a Medusan tangle of locks as thick and strong as her family ties and her musical roots in the flatlands of West Tennessee…then you’ve manifested Valerie June, a true original - emerging star from the legendary and still vibrant Memphis music scene. A ‘self-taught’ guitar player, composer and troubadour of heartbreak ballads, folk songs, spirituals, soul-stirring blues and what she calls “Organic Moonshine Roots Music”. Valerie is poised to reach a wide audience as one of the stars of the ballyhooed new MTV web series “$5 Cover” which is written and directed by Craig Brewer, creator of the Oscar-winning movie: Hustle & Flow. Valerie’s alluringly haunting voice of distinction appeals to fans similar to those of Linda Thompson, Michelle Shocked, Jeff Tweedy, Sinead O’Connor, Jessie Mae Hemphill along with the music world’s most famous Bobs; Dylan and Marley. She pursued song-writing and performing at the age of 19, while a member of the husband-and-wife team, Bella Sun. Her relatively early marriage wasn’t a surprise, the oldest girl in a strict Christian family of five children, she was domestic as well as ambitious — she pretty much raised her siblings and, as Valerie says: “Granddad always feared for my hips because I always had a baby on ’em.” The marriage may have died but, where there’s death, there’s birth and Valerie’s talented life unfolded to nourish the souls of others. Shedding her possessions, she left the South and traveled up & down the West Coast as a sort of “gypsy nightingale”. Valerie's journey thus far, has led her to record her most recent collection of songs, Valerie June & The Tennessee Express, with producers Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show and Beau Stapleton. Most recently, Valerie spent two days songwriting with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys for her soon to be released new record. She has also written and performed with Grammy-nominated, John Forte who produced and co-wrote on The Fugees' album: The Score. Her voice has taken her down the back roads to the late Jim Dickinson's Zebra Ranch to write and record with his son, Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars and Hill Country Revue. In January 2010, the documentary created by Alan Spearman: Manifest, won an Emmy award for Best Documentary. Manifest is the compelling story of Valerie's organic musical journey and how she came to write the song: "No Draws Blues". She is a mainstay at events such as the; Memphis Music & Heritage Festival and the International Folk Alliance Conference all while releasing albums: The Way of the Weaping Willow and Mountain of Rose Quartz, both recorded at Ardent Studios (Big Star, Replacements and ZZ Top). Valerie is currently mastering the banjo and the lap steel guitar along with creating the new sounds vibrating with the splendor & tension that occurs when mountain-spring freshness meets river-town grit. The results are beautiful - generous – authentic, brimming with gratitude for life and filled with all its hardships, joys, tears and laughter...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13130

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Valerie June

Valerie June brings an eclectic mix of blues, folk, gospel, soul, Appalachian, and bluegrass to her unique sound. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter from Jackson, Tennessee, Valerie honed her sound in the vibrant Memphis atmosphere. Her debut album Pushin... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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10:00pm CDT

We Barbarians

Vacillating between dark and light with rhythm-heavy foundations, We Barbarians sucker most into thinking the collaboration is anything but a three piece. David Quon (singer/guitarist), Derek VanHeule (bass/vocals) and Nathan Warkentin (drums/vocals) formed in Long Beach, CA in 2007 from the throes of previous bands. Since their inception and the release of their debut album, 2009’s There's This There's That, the band has toured with Passion Pit, Local Natives, Tokyo Police Club, Ra Ra Riot, Cold War Kids, The Morning Benders and Les Savy Fav. We Barbarians has garnered critical acclaim for their previous releases, and recent shows at the Echo and Spaceland in Los Angeles revealed a sizeable and enthusiastic fan base that packed the house each night. Seattle’s KEXP has raved that “their songs’ oft-simplicity make them immediate classics” while the LA Times congratulated the band’s “insistent and persuasively aggressive noise.” With their atmospheric rock sound that incorporates rousing vocals, dramatic guitar flourishes and arresting rhythmic foundations, the group has inspired numerous comparisons to early U2. We Barbarians have completed work on a new EP, slated for release in Spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11706

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We Barbarians

Vacillating between dark and light with rhythm-heavy foundations, We Barbarians sucker most into thinking the collaboration is anything but a three piece. David Quon (singer/guitarist), Derek VanHeule (bass/vocals) and Nathan Warkentin (drums/vocals) formed in Long Beach, CA in 2007... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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10:00pm CDT

Wiz Khalifa

'Being out in front of people and just being 'The Man'' might sound like a vague and ridiculous dream to have, but for Cameron Thomaz it might be the most appropriate thought to cross any mind. Better known as Wiz Khalifa, the son of two military parents has always had his eye on being a new standard by which cool is measured. Rapping since the third grade and starting to record music at 14 was probably a step in the right direction. The next best move? Inking a deal to Rostrum Records after a meeting with Benjy Grinberg. Fresh out of high school, it was time to either sink or swim. In 2005 Wiz released his first mixtape, 'Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania.' The mixtape was quickly accepted by the local scene and began to gain buzz outside of Pittsburgh. With that excitement growing by the day, it was the perfect time for a proper commercial album. Wiz soon dropped 'Show and Prove,' which Okayplayer.com claimed was 'arguably the best album of the year.' The accolades began piling up and Khalifa was receiving significant co-signs from XXL, Rolling Stone, and VIBE, alike. A deal with Warner Bros. Records soon followed. Any other 20-year-old probably would've let all this hype go to their heads, but not Wiz. As focused as ever, Wiz only saw this praise as an opportunity to work harder. In 2007, with the help of famed mixtape DJ, Green Lantern, Wiz released 'Grow Season,' which was soon followed by 'Prince of The City 2.' The sequel to 'Prince of The City' would soon out grow its predecessor so much so that the demand for Khalifa's music was greater than ever. Unfortunately, the relationship between Khalifa and Warner Bros. dissolved, and once again, Wiz found himself as an independent artist. Typically a huge roadblock for any artist, Wiz refused to allow the lack of a major label deal to slow down his momentum. He and his Rostrum team hit the ground running in 2009 and released three highly acclaimed mixtapes: 'Flight School,' 'How Fly,' a collaborative mixtape with New Orleans rapper Curren$y, and 'Burn After Rolling.' The album 'Deal Or No Deal' followed in the Fall and debuted at the top of the iTunes 'Hip-Hop' chart, and has remained in the top 50 to date. In the months following, both his fanbase (known as the 'Taylor Gang') and the anticipation for his new mixtape grew daily. Once Wiz dropped 'Kush & Orange Juice' in early 2010, it was clear that he had established himself as one of the rap-game's brightest young stars to watch. With an unprecedented amount of downloads, not to mention both the top search on Google as well as the number one trending topic on Twitter, it seemed as if the entire nation was on board with the 'Taylor Gang' movement. Many said that the release of 'Kush & Orange Juice' placed Wiz as the valedictorian of his 'XXL Freshmen 10' class and kicked open the doors he and his team were looking to walk through. Fast forward a few months, and together Wiz and Rostrum Records proudly announced that these doors were those of Atlantic Records, the new home to Wiz Khalifa. Following this huge milestone in his career, Wiz soon embarked on a stint on the famed 'Rock The Bells' tour alongside such legends as Lauryn Hill and Snoop Dogg, immediately followed by his nation-wide headlining tour, appropriately dubbed the 'Waken Baken Tour.' After receiving co-signs from a multitude of rap veterans, including Rick Ross and Diddy, and humbly rejecting Drake's offer to join his recent tour, it became evident that Wiz also established himself as a prominent staple online with over 3,000,000 friends on Facebook, and over 1,000,000 fans following him on Twitter. With the video for his first Atlantic Records release, 'Black & Yellow,' getting an astonishing 35 million views on YouTube, there is no question about it: Wiz Khalifa's debut album is bound to be something great.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14105

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Wiz Khalifa

http://wizkhalifa.com/

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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10:00pm CDT

Worm Ouroboros

Worm Ouroboros is Lorraine Rath (Amber Asylum, The Gault) on bass and vocals, Jessica Way (World Eater) on guitar and vocals, and Aesop Dekker (Ludicra, Agalloch) on drums. We set out to create music which explores the lines between fragility and strength, darkness and light, harmony and discord. Drawing inspiration from many places, including metal, doom, folk, progressive, and dark ambient genres, we seek to create a creeping, dark landscape full of murky dreams and emotions.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13139

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Worm Ouroboros

This is NOT the progressive rock band called THE Worm Ouroboros. This is the metal band signed to Profound Lore Records, who will be releasing the self titled debut in late 2009. Featuring members that have helped shape legendary Bay Area acts as The Gault (one of the greatest acts... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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10:00pm CDT

XI

Christian Andersen has never been one for genres and his productions as XI are no exception. His production-style, while often given simple tags, deserves a more nuanced description: Chop-suey beats, combined with complex sampling techniques highlight some of XI’s strengths. However, it’s his ability to create depth and take listeners on a journey within his productions that has him at the forefront of the next wave of bass music. Recent features in Mix Mag and a guest mix on the Mary Anne Hobbs Show (BBC Radio 1) have solidified XI’s presence on the international scene. XI’s growing reputation is one forged from years of hard work, with releases on labels both local and abroad (Orca, Lo Dubs, Immerse). His live performances are as diverse as his productions, having shared the stage with world-class producers such as: Flying Lotus, Pinch and The Prodigy. With an attention to detail that is second-to-none, XI acknowledges that fans absorb a variety of music at an exponential rate, and allows savvy listeners to discover the minute details of his productions on their own. With his story well underway, XI is quickly gaining a reputation for crafting intelligent bass music that maintains a respect for the past, while hinting strongly at the future of electronic music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13351

Artists

XI

Christian Andersen has never been one for genres and his productions as XI are no exception. His production-style, while often given simple tags, deserves a more nuanced description: Chop-suey beats, combined with complex sampling techniques highlight some of XI’s strengths. However... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Barcelona

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10:10pm CDT

Killa Kyleon

Born and raised in Houston, Texas (Southside) and killing with some of the illest bars in the rap game. He's better known as Killa Kyleon. Receiving his name Kyleon from Houston underground legend Big Pokey and being a product of the legendary Houston collective Screwed Up Click, headed by DJ Screw. He began his career at a young age, building his name in the Houston underground rap scene. While making noise in the area, Killa caught the attention of Slim Thug and his Boss Hogg Outlawz imprint. Impressed by his talent on the mic, Killa began his long path and friendship alongside Slim Thug, steering the ship of the Boss Hogg Outlawz movement as the follow-up artist to the labels flagship artist. Though well known in the H-Town quarters, regionally, and being featured on the nationally released Boss Hogg Outlawz Compilations, Killa began to breakaway from Boss Hogg and decided to take control of his future and leave his label after many years and move forward as a independent artist. With his master plan in place, Killa wasted no time in and showing the Hip-Hop world that Houston still has talent and lyricism down in the Lone Star State. Beginning his movement, he featured on one of the summers hottest MC's mixtape Wiz Khalifa's Kush & OJ with the infectious record Spotlight. As well as he released his DJ Drama hosted Gangsta Grillz Extra Natural Born Killa with rave reviews from top sites XXL.com and OnSmash.com. Killa Kyleon easily stands out as one of the best and most diverse artists in the Texas area and as veteran in this rap game, first as a supporting player and now as the featured act. Killa Kyleon is finally ready to make a personal statement of his own. 'RUN IT' is a testament to his hard work and creative personal vision.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14711

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Killa Kyleon

http://killakyleonrunit.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:10pm - 11:10pm CDT
Venue 222

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10:10pm CDT

TRUTHLiVE

Faith is something that MC, producer and Interdependent Media (iM) owner Evan “TRUTHLiVE” Phillips understands. The name “TRUTHLiVE” came from a traumatic teen experience that saw Phillips undergo three heart surgeries to control his rare condition of supraventricular tachycardia. Amidst a lot of doubt on his life, the artist and entrepreneur says he had an epiphany on how to devote his time on earth. “Live truth. Truth life,” he says were the exact words of the awakening. Thus, TRUTHLiVE. Often misleading to new listeners, he corrects “I’m not proclaiming myself as the truth, end-all be-all, it’s more of a reminder to myself as how to conduct my life, and my career.” The MC best summates, “My music is my truth and my life.” That meaningful music arrives in the form of Patience, TRUTHLiVE’s debut release, coming in the spring of this year. TRUTHLiVE’s career began as what he deems a “bedroom DJ and garage MC” for over a decade. Developing through the battle circuit, TRUTHLiVE surprised his peers as the DJ snuck behind a microphone and made his writing and rapping abilities known to the public. Besides just school friends, TRUTHLiVE joined Shaya and Eyezon (both iM artists today) in selling homemade CDs hand-to-hand in Southern California. “That’s what made me drop out of college, that’s what made me go for my dream,” says the artist today of his ventures in being a professional musician at the grassroots level. In the years since, the emcee revisited his youth as a DJ and developed a sense for production. Having moved back to the northern part of the state, TRUTHLiVE performed frequently, sharing stages with Common, Murs and Hieroglyphics. Now a complete artist, after years of dedicated fine-tuning, “The whole thing has been a growing process to get it to the point where it was something that was totally me, still raw, but more mature and polished,” he says of his arrival Patience. “We hold the late ‘90s underground hip-hop era in such high regard, that we never really left that era. We’re still living that golden era of independent hip-hop. My own path has just taken so long to get to this path that I’m on now. That’s us paying dues, and I’m still paying dues,” says TRUTHLiVE about his direction and inspiration, as well his respect for the culture. With nearly 100 songs completed for the album, the work also lends itself for listeners to track that process with a promotional EP to set-up for the album. It is through this free, digitally-available release that TRUTHLiVE will showcase his production skills. This also allows fans to process the emcee’s unique approach while he locks in a date among his roster of artists. As longtime fans and new followers get acquainted through the EP, The Unlearning features production from respected names including The Are (K-Otix, EMC), Tha Bizness (50 Cent, Lil Wayne), Vitamin D (Redman, Lifesavas) and J-Zone (Biz Markie, Cage, Incredibad). “They’re better at it than I am,” admits TRUTHLiVE, “and my emceeing is stronger my production, and I don’t really have time to hone that craft when I’m doing all this other stuff.” There is much to be done for TRUTHLiVE and iM, but with a unique mission and perspective, both entities breathe truth and life to where it’s so sorely lacking. For his retail release Patience he says “It was more of a natural evolution, it wasn’t necessarily a concept record that I set out to do.” The title Patience is simple taken from the length of time it took to complete the project. With the album entirely produced by Jake One he feels fortunate to work with the producer of his caliber.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13600

Artists

Truthlive

Faith is something that MC, producer and Interdependent Media (iM) owner Evan "TRUTHLiVE" Phillips understands. Living through three heart surgeries, “Live truth. Truth life,” has become his motto and is evident in every aspect of his music. His highly anticipated debut album... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:10pm - 11:10pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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10:10pm CDT

YelaWolf

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YelaWolf

http://yelawolf.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:10pm - 11:10pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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10:15pm CDT

FIXED (JDH & Dave P)

Rumors of NYC nightlife's demise have been greatly exaggerated. While the ever-pervasive rumors of no dancing allowed and draconian cabaret laws continue to reverberate around the world's cities, the state of underground dance music in the big apple is indeed much stronger. This is thanks, in no small part, to the efforts of Dave Pianka and Josh Houtkin (DJing as Dave P and JDH, respectively). The two have been responsible for bringing over some of the most credible DJs and live bands and giving them a proper venue and environment in which to play. In addition, they have honed their DJ and production skills over the years, and are increasingly breaking new records and sounds with their back-to-back sets.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15201

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FIXED (JDH & Dave P)

Rumors of NYC nightlife's demise have been greatly exaggerated. While the ever-pervasive rumors of œno dancing allowed and draconian cabaret laws continue to reverberate around the world's cities, the state of underground dance music in the big apple is indeed much stronger. This is thanks, in no small part, to the efforts of Dave Pianka and Josh Houtkin (DJing as Dave P and JDH, respectively). The tw... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Malverde

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10:15pm CDT

G. Love

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G. Love

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE SUGAR Twenty years after the release of their self-titled debut and eight years since their last live performance together, the original lineup of G. Love & Special Sauce return with their first album in nearly a decade. Built on the trio’s signature hip-hop... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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10:15pm CDT

Marijuana Deathsquads

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Marijuana Deathsquads

Marijuana Deathsquads is a gang first, and a band second. The gang has a somewhat unified philosophy on music and the devastating future Marijuana Wars, but no real dogma of any kind outside of those two areas. And nobody is ever really in or out of the gang. YOU might be a member... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Mohawk

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10:15pm CDT

Muck and the Mires

MUCK AND THE MIRES from Boston, Massachusetts have been called the greatest garage rock band in the US. Their songs, reminiscent of the 1960's British Invasion, are all two minutes long and all potential hits! Named #1 Garage Band by LITTLE STEVEN, their CD is produced by RUNAWAYS legend KIM FOWLEY. Muck and the MIres tour constantly and just returned from London England where they headlined the Dirty Water Festival.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14288

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Muck and the Mires

MUCK AND THE MIRES from Boston, Massachusetts have been called the greatest garage rock band in the US. Their songs, reminiscent of the 1960's British Invasion, are all two minutes long and all potential hits! Named #1 Garage Band by LITTLE STEVEN, their CD is produced by RUNAWAYS... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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10:15pm CDT

Nouveau Riche

Nouveau Riche is the Washington, D.C.-based DJ crew consisting of Gavin Holland, Nacey, and Steve Starks. Their monthly sweat-drenched, line-around-the-block party has become legend in the area with its rowdy blend of Baltimore-club-infused techno, house music, dubstep, and whatever else strikes these DJs' fancy. Gavin, Starks, and Nacey's tracks have been released on T&A Records, Plant Music, Top Billin', and Rock It Science Laboratories. March 2011 will mark five years of partying with Nouveau Riche.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14465

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Nouveau Riche

Nouveau Riche is the Washington, D.C.-based DJ crew consisting of Gavin Holland, Nacey, and Steve Starks. Their monthly sweat-drenched, line-around-the-block party has become legend in the area with its rowdy blend of Baltimore-club-infused techno, house music, dubstep, and whatever... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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10:15pm CDT

Prince Rama

Spawned from the vernal heat of the Florida swamps amidst swirling patterns of pine orchards and pre-Columbian artifacts, Prince Rama was whispered into the ears of Taraka Larson, Nimai Larson, and Michael Collins in the summer of 2007 by the clanging of prayer bells and goat-skin drums. They left the Hare Krishna farm where they were staying to go to art school and form a creative nucleus in Boston. There, their engaging and often unpredictable ritualistic live shows attracted a rapid cult following, replete with collective chants, werewolf summonings, Sanskrit invocations, and the distribution of various handmade percussion to members of the audience. In spring 2009 the group departed from Boston and went on a series of extensive tours across the US and Europe, culminating in a tragic car robbery in which all their equipment got stolen. Thanks to an overwhelming outpouring from friends, family, and fans, the group was catapulted to rebuild and reinvent themselves from the ground up to make a unique new sound surcharged with a renewed sense of awe, gratitude, and urgency. The trio moved to Brooklyn, and with their new instruments wrote and recorded Shadow Temple, produced with the help of Rusty Santos and Dave (Avey Tare) and Josh (Deakin) of Animal Collective for release on Paw Tracks in September 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12439

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Prince Rama

“What the hell is that?” is a question pretty familiar to the controversial Brooklyn band Prince Rama. The answer is far from simple; sisters Taraka and Nimai Larson have lived in ashrams, worked for utopian architects, written manifestos, delivered lectures from pools of fake... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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10:15pm CDT

Royal Thunder

Royal Thunder is a haunting rock band that lures listeners in with their dark rhythms and soulful vocals. The band formed in 2007 and self-recorded and released a seven song EP in late 2009. S/T EP reissue coming Dec. 21 via Relapse Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13465

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Royal Thunder

Royal Thunder is an Atlanta based, four-piece, progressive rock/metal, alternative band founded by lead guitarist Josh Weaver in 2006. After going through some lineup changes, Mlny Parsonz (bass/vocals) joined the group in 2007. Together, the two added drummer Lee Smith whom Weaver... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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10:20pm CDT

Melanie Fiona

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Melanie Fiona

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:20pm - 11:20pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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10:20pm CDT

Moe Green

Critical Praise for Moe Green: Selected as a member of 106 KMEL's Freshmen Class of 2010 (the biggest Bay Area hip-hop station). The rap game is overflowing with aspiring new MCs, all crammed into a single ring fighting for that lone heavyweight title. One particular competitor who has fully dedicated himself to the good fight is 22-year old Moe Green from Vallejo, California. His debut album, Rocky Maivia: Non-Title Match, is titled after Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson’s first professional ring name and perfectly embodies Moe's place in today’s hip-hop circuit – the newcomer who is one day going to hold the championship belt. “The idea behind Rocky Maivia is the come up,” says Moe. “It’s about stepping into the league with the pros and aiming for the stars.” While his parents spun old school funk, jazz, and, occasionally, hip-hop, Moe's early musical influences stemmed from whatever was popular at the time, not necessarily what hip-hop purists lauded. As part of the TRL generation, Moe incorporates elements of pop music, often draping his impressive verses over the kind of beats most people wouldn’t assume an up-and-coming hip-hop artist would use. Moe’s sound beds range from sparse and blunted (“Ride”) to jazzy (“KIM”), and he’s just as comfortable singing hooks over driving soul-tinged beats (“Search Party”) as he is rapping over electro-house artist Kavinsky’s 80’s soundtrack-like sounds (bonus track “Lights, Camera, Action”) and a drippy, spacey dubstep version of synthpop duo La Roux’s “In The Kill” (“Going For The Kill”). But to this day, Moe’s main source of inspiration comes from his hometown of Vallejo. Tucked away in the San Francisco Bay Area, Vallejo is well documented as the birthplace of rap legends E-40 and Mac Dre, but despite the city's recognition as a hip-hop hot spot, Vallejo is suffering its own fair share of hardships. In 2008, Moe’s hometown became the largest city in the state to file for bankruptcy and continues to struggle from financial adversity. The domino effect of these events has directly affected the morale of his community and motivates Moe to create sincere music that inspires his peers. “After hearing my music, I want people to recognize me as somebody they can relate to because I make honest music,” says Moe who cites the track "Day Dreamer" featuring Ragen Fykes as an example of the honest, everyday emotions expressed in his music. “Everybody hates being broke, hates their job, goes through relationship problems, wants dope shoes and clothes, has guilty pleasures and that's what I rap about.” Like any fighter, years of training, dedication, and discipline are required to claim the top spot. Moe has been training for this his entire life. Having competed in speech and poetry meets growing up, Moe found himself genuinely attracted to the creative freedom music imparted early in his life, even writing rhymes in kindergarten with his childhood best friend and E-40’s son, Droop-E. What initially began as a childhood hobby progressed into a full-blown passion when Moe resolved to make music his life. “I decided to make a career out of music when I realized I wanted to find something to do with my life that didn’t make me hate waking up in the morning,” says Moe who, on the somber "Emerald City," raps about his desire to look back on life happy with his decisions and the conflicts encountered on the road to success. “Growing up, my mom always said she should have been in Hollywood. I don’t want to look back on my life someday and wonder ‘What if’?' I’m ready to fight for my place in hip-hop.” Listeners of Rocky Maiva can expect to hear tales from a young man from a hard hit city trying to find his way in the world the best he can. On growing from Rocky Maivia to one day standing amongst the greats, Moe says, “I need to win a couple belts first. I have to prove that I have the skill to do that and this album is like my wrestling debut.” And so, the journey begins.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13939

Artists

Moe Green

Almost a year ago, Moe Green released Rocky Maivia: Non-Title Match, earning the Vallejo, California native strong reviews and high acclaim, as well as a coveted Show & Prove feature in XXL Magazine to go along with his spot in KMEL’s inaugural Bay Area Freshman 10 class. Despite... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:20pm - 11:20pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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10:20pm CDT

Rayon Beach

Rayon Beach are one of the most head-blasting, endorphin-rushing musical anomalies we've stumbled across in a while, and these six tracks of exotic punk psychedelia are just what the doctor ordered. Located terrestrially in Austin, TX but borne of outer limits only imagined by acid casualties trying to find where Syd Barrett lives, Rayon Beach take us on an incredible ride through surreal sound-scapes and off-center arrangements, and pull it all together under a tight black umbrella, soaked in afterbirth and glowing like weird moon rocks. With aural slices so scrappy and inspirational, they effortlessly conjoin shards of obscure noise, not unlike the uncategorizable brilliance of The Deviants, Swell Maps, and The Soft Boys, in that inescapable running of the primal Pink Floyd nuance through the chainsaw-style state of mind.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14016

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Rayon Beach

It takes a lot of guts to pull the plug on a successful musical formula and dive headlong into the unknown. I'm not advocating anyone cut Rayon Beach open to find out exactly what I'm talking about --- then again, can I really stop you? --- but their transformation over the last two... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:20pm - 11:20pm CDT
Headhunters

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10:20pm CDT

The Lonely Forest

Set between ancient forest and the forest-green waters of Puget Sound at the very edge of the continental US, Anacortes, Washington, population 17,000 sees a lot come and go. Ferries docked here delivers thousands of itinerant hippies, millionaires, and sightseers to farms and mansions dotting the remote San Juan Islands while Navy bombers and helicopters based nearby perform ear-splitting flyovers. Through all the coming and going, the local DIY community remains remarkably consistent and strong; an expression of defiant, end-of-the-line creativity. From that community come The Lonely Forest, a rock band of four Anacortes natives with no intention of leaving. From the outset The Lonely Forest -singer/guitarist/keyboardist John Van Deusen, guitarist Tony Ruland, drummer Braydn Krueger, and bassist Eric Sturgeon- has been about inclusion. In 2005, a raucous garage session inspired the guys (Braydn, Tony, and Eric) to join forces with Van Deusen's piano-pop. The newly formed entity, now called The Lonely Forest, played their first show while two band members were still in high school (the other two having recently graduated). Since that show, The Lonely Forest have racked up miles; steadily becoming heroes of the Northwest all-ages scene through relentless gigging around the region. From their first show at the Department of Safety, center of Anacortes' all-ages DIY scene, to their high-profile appearance at Bumbershoot 2009, a sold-out concert at the Showbox in Seattle last fall and a coveted spot on 2010's Sasquatch Festival, the accolades for The Lonely Forest have grown along with their fanbase. As grows their fanbase, The Lonely Forest 's music is continually expanding and evolving. At its core, the music features Van Deusen's soaring vocals and keyboard melodies wrapped tightly around Ruland's expansive guitar anchored by a heavy yet nimble rhythm section. The contrast of brilliant pop songs featuring lyrics about spiritual longing wedded to an almost prog-rock sensibility appeals to broad swath of listeners, from wide-eyed teenagers to jaded scenesters. As always, inclusion is important to these guys! The Lonely Forest will continue their steady climb to prominence from modest Northwest roots with the March 22nd release of their new album, Arrows, for Chris Walla's label imprint, Trans Records. Walla, guitarist and producer for Grammy-nominated rock band Death Cab for Cutie, made The Lonely Forest his first signing when he launched Trans with the support of Death Cab for Cutie's major label home, Atlantic Records. Trans and The Lonely Forest will be released through ILG, Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group. In addition to his role as label head, Walla produced and mixed Arrows at Sound City studio in Los Angeles, Tiny Telephone in San Francisco and his own, Portland-based studio, Alberta Court. He also mixed three tracks - 'Be Everything,' 'Turn Off This Song' and 'Live There.' The rest of the album was mixed by John Goodmanson (Girls, Nada Surf, Owl City).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11358

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The Lonely Forest

Set between ancient forest and the forest-green waters of Puget Sound at the very edge of the continental US, Anacortes, Washington, population 17,000 sees a lot come and go. Ferries docked here delivers thousands of itinerant hippies, millionaires, and sightseers to farms and mansions... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:20pm - 11:20pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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10:25pm CDT

Jenny O.

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Jenny O.

JENNY O- AUTOMECHANIC Automechanic is the appropriately titled debut full-length by Los Angeles artist Jenny O. A great distance from her Long Island, New York beginnings on the now critically praised EP "Home," Jenny O. has refined her songwriting to a well-oiled machine. With touches... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:25pm - 11:25pm CDT
Malaia

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10:30pm CDT

Big Freedia

Big Freedia (pronounced "Free-da") is the undisputed "Queen Diva" of Bounce Music, and performs six or more times a week in various venues throughout her hometown of New Orleans. Bounce Music is an original urban music rising up from the intimate and fun-loving nature of the New Orleans housing projects which dominate the city's street culture, and Freedia performs a derivative of Bounce reserved for self-proclaimed "Sissies" (a locally used name for biological men with varied and ambiguous sexual identities) that has risen to prominence in recent years and features explicitly gay and cross-dressing musicians and themes. Big Freedia, like other "Sissy" artists, has achieved mainstream success with several New Orleans hit singles such as "Gin in My System" and "Azz Everywhere!" from her albums "An Ha, Oh Yeah" (1999) and "Queen Diva" (2003). Freedia began her musical career almost 15 years ago at the Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans, where she was enlisted as choir director from her sophomore to senior years. She sees her performance as a Bounce artist as an extension of this work, often interacting in a call and response/teacher and student, fashion with her audiences. Big Freedia has always acted as a mentor for many younger artists and is currently at work on her third album. While also running a successful decorating business (for which she counts the Mayor's office as a client), Freedia recently developed a musical about her life entitled "Catch That Beat" which featured cameo appearances by a who's who of New Orleans Bounce artists alongside the story of her upbringing in New Orleans 3rd Ward. Since 2009 Freedia has begun traveling outside the city regularly with her dancers and live DJ, Rusty Lazer, playing to audiences across the country and in Canada alongside (or onstage with) artists such as Spank Rock, Ninjasonik, Japanther, Mos Def, Gucci Mane, Monique and many more. Last year Freedia performed on the West coast with New Orleans band Galactic, recreating her collaboration on the critically acclaimed 2010 album "Ya-Ka-May", and at North By Northeast alongside Kid Sister, De La Soul and her New Orleans neighbors Quintron and Miss Pussycat. Most recently Freedia closed FYFest between !!! and The Rapture in Los Angeles, shared the stage with Major Lazer at MusicfestNW in Portland, played multiple shows at CMJ including the Windish Agency Showcase and lit up the crowd by performing with 8 dancers at the 2010 Fun! Fun! Fun! Fest in Austin, Texas.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15213

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Big Freedia

Big Freedia (pronounced “FREE-da”), known as the Queen of Bounce, is at the forefront of the Bounce rap movement (a subgenre of hip-hop born out of New Orleans, known for its call and response style and lightening speed booty-shaking dance). Performing five out of seven nights... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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10:30pm CDT

Calvin Harris

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Calvin Harris

The King of Electropop Calvin Harris is bringing his irresistibly infectious tracks to Electric Zoo. A master of dance-pop tunes built from juicy staccato synths and squelchy electro basslines, Calvin's hit anthems include "Acceptable in the 80s," "The Girls" and "I'm Not Alone... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
The Parish

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10:30pm CDT

D.I.M.

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D

D.I.M.

D.I.M. - Kleine Träume (October 2010) The long awaited D.I.M. ep is finally set up and ready to go. D.I.M.’s continuing his trade mark of slashing bass- & snaredrums and a bassline that will still stick in your head. “Kleine Träume” has the potential of becoming the DJs big... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Elysium

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10:30pm CDT

Gary Clark Jr.

Artists

Gary Clark Jr.

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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10:30pm CDT

Grass Widow

The name Grass Widow is a coupling of words, which when combined, provide a basis for multiple meanings. Bassist/vocalist, Hannah Lew, drummer/vocalist, Lillian Maring and guitarist/vocalist, Raven Mahon chose the name for their San Francisco-based three-piece as a way to represent the approach they take to writing music. The phrase is rooted in 17th century literature; commonly referring to a woman whose husband is away at sea, but the visual associations of each word also provides an opportunity to interpret meaning on multiple levels. "For me," says Maring, "it's about a state of solitude when you realize parts of you may be missing." Lew adds: "The name Grass Widow refers to elements of the unknown or the subconscious, things not in plain sight." Grass Widow approaches lyrical content in much the same way, using metaphor to express complicated, intimate themes. Inspired by the personal, they use myth and allegory to synthesize ideas and create new landscapes wherein listeners can draw their own meaning. “We write lyrics about very personal and often dark subjects, but present the ideas in a way that disguises the content within metaphor and upbeat instrumentation,” says Mahon. “Although we chose the name early on, it has evolved with us as our process has become refined.” Grass Widow formed in 2007 and quickly received attention within the Bay Area as well as national underground press via publications like Yeti. Influenced by similarly all-female punk and post-punk acts like The Neo Boys and Kleenex, they also note Roy Wood's The Move and The Kinks as a major source of inspiration, which can be heard in their three-part harmonies, complex arrangements and odd chord progressions. In addition to these musical influences, Grass Widow is influenced by a legacy of women who have paved the way through their music and politics. Their collaborative songwriting process, the fact that they don't have a front person and that they all equally contribute to the work of the band speaks to this philosophy. In addition, they take the opportunity as an all female band to bring attention to the roles of spectacle and spectator in their scene and make a conscious effort to play shows where women are involved. “Women on stage or on the Internet play a similar role to women in films, looked at but not returning the gaze,” says Lew. “Women have been excluded from the audience. I want to think that we are challenging this pattern by representing ourselves in a way that makes a lot of space for women in the audience.” In a statement from the band: “We want to thrive in our scene as musicians, with a focus on our musicianship first, not our gender. Our goal is to normalize the role of gender in our craft and have an avenue to express our intelligence and our love of music. We acknowledge that movements of the past created by or affecting women in the art and music worlds are hugely influential, but there is potential for the original sentiments to lose potency if the meaning is misinterpreted or not redesigned for a modern context. Even the riot grrl movement is kind of antiquated. You never really hear people talk about that 'new riot grrl' band. We owe a great deal to that lineage but it's time for something new. We want to be portrayed as the responsible, thoughtful people that we are.” In 2009, Grass Widow released their first S/T LP on local indie imprint Make-A-Mess Records as well as a 12" EP on Brooklyn label Captured Tracks. On August 24, 2010 Grass Widow released their latest full-length on Kill Rock Stars entitled Past Time.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12744

Artists

Grass Widow

The name Grass Widow is a coupling of words, which when combined, provide a basis for multiple meanings. Bassist/vocalist, Hannah Lew, drummer/vocalist, Lillian Maring and guitarist/vocalist, Raven Mahon chose the name for their San Francisco-based three-piece as a way to represent... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Red 7

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10:30pm CDT

HalleyAnna and The Tennessee Volunteers

HalleyAnna is a 24 year old singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. Her full-length debut, Love is War, will be released in March 2011. HalleyAnna worked with Corby Shaub (Ryan Bingham) to approach this album with honesty and emotion that is as refreshing as it is unique. HalleyAnna began playing music as a child along side her brother and sister, looking up to female performers such as Emmylou Harris and June Carter. She began playing bars and coffeeshops around Austin at the ripe age of 12 and soon after started opening up for acts such as Todd Snider, Slaid Cleaves, and Hayes Carll to get a feel for playing honky-tonks and dancehalls as a songwriter, developing character and collecting a few stories to tell along the way. HalleyAnna's band, The Tennessee Volunteers, includes brother Sterling Finlay on bass, Bryan Mammel on piano, Regan Schmidt on lap steel, and Dees Stribling on the drums. The original members of the honky-tonk band have been together since 2009 with additional members coming and going along the way. If you catch HalleyAnna live during the 2011 SXSW conference, make sure you pick up the free single off her first full-length album.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14023

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HalleyAnna and The Tennessee Volunteers

HalleyAnna is a 24 year old singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. Her full-length debut, Love is War, will be released in March 2011. HalleyAnna worked with Corby Shaub (Ryan Bingham) to approach this album with honesty and emotion that is as refreshing as it is unique. HalleyAnna... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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10:30pm CDT

Lil Keke

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Lil Keke

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Fuze

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10:30pm CDT

Portugal. The Man

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Portugal. The Man

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Stubb's

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10:30pm CDT

Queen Caveat

Queen Caveat has exploded onto the Los Angeles rock scene in 2010 following the release of their debut EP, "Emptor". This hard-hitting four-piece, led by maniacal, ferocious frontwoman Lauren Little, has been quick to turn the heads of rock fans throughout the west coast on the strength of their infectious anthems, unrivaled musicianship, and riotous - and sometimes downright dangerous - stage show. Their explosive headlining performance at the Viper Room during 2010's Sunset Strip Music Festival had fans, bloggers, and club owners buzzing for months afterward. Their live show and hard work ultimately earned them the nomination and votes as one of the Deli Magazines Best Emerging LA Artist's of 2010. Formed only nine months ago and already the progenitors shaping the "LA Rock" sound, expect more big things to come in 2011 from the band the LA Examiner calls "one of LA's - and America's - very best upcoming rock bands.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14322

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Queen Caveat

Queen Caveat has exploded onto the Los Angeles rock scene in 2010 following the release of their debut EP, "Emptor". This hard-hitting four-piece, led by maniacal, ferocious frontwoman Lauren Little, has been quick to turn the heads of rock fans throughout the west coast on the strength... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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10:30pm CDT

The Death Set

The Death Set, from Brooklyn, originally hails from The Gold Coast, Australia. It was here where Johnny Siera met co-founding member Beau Velasco in 2005. Drawn to one another’s reckless care of music, the duo united to write fleeting songs with lifelong hooks and overdriven melody. Hell-bent on recording and touring, The Death Set moved the U.S. originally to the gnarly streets of Baltimore then to Philadelphia then finally to Brooklyn. Buoyed by the DIY network they found there, the band recorded and released the To (2006, Rabbit Foot) and Rad Warehouses Bad Neighborhoods (2007, Morphius) EPs, honing the noise of jury-rigged gear and overblown mics. The Death Set quickly became known for out-of-hand live shows, and carried that energy onto its first full-length recording, done at The Copy Cat in Baltimore, an artist warehouse studio where the band and many others lived at the time. The Death Set’s debut album, Worldwide, on Ninja Tune’s Counter Records imprint came in 2008 and fully filled twenty-five minutes with eighteen breakneck songs. Produced, engineered and mixed by Siera at The Copy Cat, with further mixing by Rob Girardi at Lord Baltimore Studios, Worldwide boaseds the endearing sound of unrefined creation. From the timeless call-to-upraise-arms of “Negative Thinking”, through the rallying anthem of “Intermission”; the love-buzz of “Heard It All Before” along the serrated edge of “Cold Teeth”; through the wistful chime of “Had A Bird”, and the high-voiced androgyny of “Day In The Wife”; The Death Set exploits consonance to the fullest. “Around the World” enters enemy dancespace, while “Listen To This Collision” puts crowds on a crash course with each other. With the addition of Jahphet "Roofeeo" Landis on drums (who has toured with Santigold, Spankrock, Amanda Blank, and Ninjasonik) and fellow Aussie expat Dan Walker on guitar, vocals and production, the trio set about touring and destroying all types of stages all over the world. From massive festivals like Fuji Rock in Japan and Dour in Belgium to DIY spaces to Parisian basements. The Death Set have found touring partners and friends in Girl Talk, Bonde Do Role, Spank Rock, Ninjasonik ,Japanther, Best Fwends, Dan Deacon, Ponytail and many more. While The Death Set’s sound is most like that of its punk influencers -- Black Flag, Minor Threat, and Buzzcocks – it also bears the distinct mark of hip-hop and electronic styles in production, and as interludes in their raucous offstage outbursts. The band were touted as the #1 biggest hope of the future by NME, “Best Live Band” by the Baltimore City Paper, The Death Set jams blindsiding minute-songs into compact spaces. Which brings us to The Death Set’s new sophomore album, “Michel Poiccard,” which sadly comes prefigured by tragedy. Just as the pair were about to embark on writing a new album together, Velasco, who had struggled with drug addiction on and off throughout his life, died of an overdose. The band were shattered, so much so that Johnny still finds it almost impossible to talk about. It wouldn’t have been surprising if the group had decided to call it a day. Relocating to Brooklyn and enlisting long time friend and Baltimore associate XXXchange (Spank Rock, Kele, The Kills) to man the desk, they created “Michel Poiccard,” an album which loses none of the charm of their previous “punk spazz” work but adds considerable depth, both in terms of the punch and bottom end that XXXchange brings to the table, and in terms of a sense of desperate loss or longing, which permeates everything on the record and reaches a considerable pinnacle on “I Miss You Beau Velasco” and the closer “Is It The End Again?” There are songs here about mammoth Ecstasy binges (“Chew It Like A Gun Gum”), Beasties-like celebrations of arcane handshakes (first single, “Slap Slap Slap Pound Up Down Snap”) affirmations of relying on positivity thoughout the roughest of times "We Are Going Anywhere Man", a celebration of one of the stars of A Bout De Souuffle (“Michel Poiccard (She Yearns For The Devil)”), tales of smashed equipment and angry promoters (“Can You Seen Straight?”), with a dose of familiar, snotty, punk anthems about French girls with a penchant for taking it up the shitter (“I Like The Wrong Way”). Diplo drops in for a fight and ends up giving them a keyboard line for “Yo David Chase!”. Spank Rock guests on “7PM Woke Up An Hour Ago”. Yes, all of them are instilled with the same manic Ritalin-and –Sunny-D-induced energy of their earlier records, but it feels like something deeper has happened here, too. Above it all floats the spirit of Beau Velasco, amused and laconic. Words of his were rescued from samplers and old ProTools sessions so that it is his voice that opens the record with words which could serve as the group’s mission statement, perhaps never so fully realised: “I wanna take this tape and blow up ya fuckin’ stereo!”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14441

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The Death Set

The Death Set, from Brooklyn, originally hails from The Gold Coast, Australia. It was here where Johnny Siera met co-founding member Beau Velasco in 2005. Drawn to one another’s reckless care of music, the duo united to write fleeting songs with lifelong hooks and overdriven melody... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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10:30pm CDT

The Kingston Springs

Not a lot of people can say that after high school they were releasing a highly recognized EP, performing at Starry Nights Music Festival with Keller Williams and Cage the Elephant, and getting airtime on Nashville's Lightening 100. The Kingston Springs from (you guessed it) Kingston Springs, are doing much more than chasing girls these days. With a phenomenal performance at Next Big Nashville 2010, TKS is successfully winning crowds over playing at the top of bills around town. Their latest EP ,'Vacation Time', has created quite the buzz not only amongst fans, but industry executives as well. An original sound with older influences, these young men have got it nailed. A west coast feel with classic rock roots, their solid rhythm section (Alexander Geddes, bass; Mattew DeMaio, drums) allows singer Ian Ferguson to show off his pristine and downright catchy vocals. Accompanied by James Guldry (guitar, keys, horn, 'utility man') the boys have mastered dreamlike harmonies and clever instrumental breakdowns. Their collaborative method to songwriting has given their performances and EP a cohesively unique energy, resulting in a group that just likes to have fun. From stage presence to sound, musicality to charm, The Kingston Springs are well on their way to the top - and by the looks of things are here to stay.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13165

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The Kingston Springs

Releasing their debut highly recognized EP in 2010, The Kingston Springs have performed at Starry Nights Music Festival with Cage the Elephant, rocking the BMI stage at Lollapalooza 2011, and touring across the country from coast to coast. These guys are doing much more than (just... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
The Ghost Room

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10:35pm CDT

Kokayi

My music is the sum total of my experiences, wrought with humor, pain,love, hope, fear and angst. Filtered through hip hop and punk sensibilities, performed at 150% of my being, TheCaesarz and I seek to capture minds 1 cell at a time. We seek to leave stages thoroughly wrecked. A synaptic overload of afropunk/hiphop/funk/rock/psychodiscobilly. Whichever box you seek to put him in, he explodes out of. Kokayi (Carl Walker) is a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, emcee, producer and educator. Pronounced 'Ko-Kah-Yee' (or KOKE for short), this Washington D.C. native takes his name from the Swahili word meaning 'to summon the people'. Musically self-sufficient and versatile in ways that are reserved for upper-echelon talents, he produces his own music, writes his own rhymes, sings from the gut, and is self-taught on several instruments. On his own, he's already independently released his debut album Mass Instructions (2007), toured the world and snagged the aforementioned 2009 Grammy-nod for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for his work as a vocalist and co-producer on 'Lovin' You (Music)' by Ethiopian singer Wayna. He also produced Wayna's 'Moonlight Rendezvous' which spent 7 consecutive weeks on Billboard's Top 10 R&B/Hip Hop Singles & 100 Hot Singles Sales charts, peaking at #3 and #12 respectively. What's equally impressive, is his prolific output. Kokayi keeps busy on multiple fronts with several side-projects Â as one half of the electro-hop duo, Dastardly (with DJ/Producer Sharkey), and his long-time Afropunk outfit, TheCaesarz Â each of which has self-released albums to much critical acclaim. He's produced the MTV Jams staple, 'Jet Setter' for fellow D.C. artist Tabi Bonney and created the theme to BET's 'How I'm Living', as well as music for various commercials on MTV/Nickelodeon. He's also collaborated with Miss D.C. pageant-winner and Goodwill of Greater Washington to write and produce 'Dream Without Boundaries'; the proceeds of which go directly to Goodwill. Currently his album, Robots & Dinosaurs has garnered critical acclaim, been labeled as genre bending, given a 93/100 from the tastemakers at Okayplayer, and his video for lead single 'RoxTar' won 'The Freshmen' contest for MTVU and is currently in rotation on the network. 'Believe It', a song featured on the album, was licensed for the short film, A l'arrach© directed by Paul Manate, screened at the Cannes Film Festival and broadcast throughout France on Canal+. With this album, Kokayi has managed to create a work that highlights the spaces between the extremes of modern pop, rock & hip hop and subsequently delete them. With his high level of productivity, quality music, electric live performances Â Kokayi goes a long way to prove his self-proclaimed mantra of 'Less Talk, More Walk'.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11412

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Kokayi

My music is the sum total of my experiences, wrought with humor, pain,love, hope, fear and angst. Filtered through hip hop and punk sensibilities, performed at 150% of my being, TheCaesarz and I seek to capture minds 1 cell at a time. We seek to leave stages thoroughly wrecked. A... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:35pm - 11:35pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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10:45pm CDT

Blackbird Blackbird

Blackbird Blackbird is a one-man Electronic Act started by Mikey Sanders in San Francisco, CA. He assembles various musicians and friends to perform live, including 'Damn the Radio' founder Johnny Hwin, multi-instrumentalist Hamilton Ulmer, Drummer Cade Weidenhaft, analog synth-wielder Frank Midnite, and classically-trained opera singer Amy Foote.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13903

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Blackbird Blackbird

Blackbird Blackbird (formerly Bye Bye Blackbird) is the moniker/musical outlet of San Francisco, California wunderkind Mikey Maramag. His reverb-laden musical collages tend to lean towards anthemic, inspirational, and dream-driven themes. Maramag’s influences range from various... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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10:45pm CDT

Smoosh

Dropping out of high school has given us the freedom to open our minds and be inspired by different music styles around the world. We have traveled around Europe and wrote our last album “Withershins” in a remote cabin in the forest of Sweden. Part of the songwriting took place in a barn, and even in a meadow. We searched the depths and woods of Sweden to find ourselves, then pulled the atmosphere of Sweden into our songs and formed it all into an album. After traveling, we decided to donate 100% of the profits from the first 100 copies of Withershins to “Biblio Burro” in Colombia (a man and his 2 donkeys who travel around rural Colombia giving books to children.) As a part of the journey we’re on, it was logical to move to New York, to experience a place completely different from anywhere we had been to. We are absorbing the influx of New York’s jazz and street musician scene. We will bring these together with our own music, rework it, and twist it into something different, which will, in the end encapsulate our experience in the insanely inspiring and intimidating environment of New York City. In the short term, we are experimenting by remixing and re-working songs from all three of our albums and are so excited to work with New York-based Orchestra musicians to put something different together for our upcoming shows.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12600

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Smoosh

Dropping out of high school has given us the freedom to open our minds and be inspired by different music styles around the world. We have traveled around Europe and wrote our last album “Withershins” in a remote cabin in the forest of Sweden. Part of the songwriting took place... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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10:45pm CDT

Solid Gold

Solid Gold formed in 2001 out of a mutual need to explore the future through art. By fusing vintage synthetic and analog instruments with modern sensibilities, a unique urban sound was created. This sound is a mirror to the times at hand, and a looking glass into what is to come. These three men have traveled the world with their music, bringing it to the masses on their own terms. Fueled by radiation, good taste, and a longing for love, both past and present, their sound is permeated with a familiar emotion. It is something that is ever present, but can slip away; a faded memory of something unknown and desired.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14240

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Solid Gold

So the Portuguese have this saying: saudade, a single word that summarizes an entire state of being, a lingering sense of longing for lost love and sepia-toned snapshots of yesterday. The way Solid Gold sees it, saudade might as well be as the subtitle of their second album: Eat Your... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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10:45pm CDT

The Pricks

The Pricks are more than just a band… Through music, hard work and friendships they have created their own community and subculture. With style and inspiration drawn from punk rock, graffiti, skateboarding and individualism, The Pricks have come to define their own tribe. Their musical inspiration comes from bands like The Clash, Ramones, Beastie Boys,Rage Againts The Machien,some old Reggae and Rap/Hip Hop. Names aren’t always what they seem, The Pricks movement is about taking nega-tive situations and making them positive. The Pricks a message of hope
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14001

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The Pricks

The Pricks are more than just a band… Through music, hard work and friendships they have created their own community and subculture. With style and inspiration drawn from punk rock, graffiti, skateboarding and individualism, The Pricks have come to define their own tribe. Their... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
Venue 222

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10:45pm CDT

The Rocketboys

Austin-based indie band The Rocketboys—with no label and minimal outside help during the past five years—have paved their own way, achieving successful appearances at Austin City Limits (2007), SXSW (2010) and CMJ (2009), to name a few. After the self release of their well-received, debut full-length, 20,000 Ghosts, in 2009, The Rocketboys had tracks featured on a plethora of TV shows including 2010 Winter Olympic Games, The Real World, Teen Mom, The Buried Life and Keeping Up with the Kardashians, among others. Their self-sustaining streak ended when the band rallied their friends and fans across the country for their newest effort, Wellwisher, taking the recording process on the road and tracking almost the entire EP while on tour. From the back of the van to living rooms to the Paste Magazine office, The Rocketboys asked their talented friends to play and sing various parts on the recording, sacrificing sleep and sanity for a few weeks to record Wellwisher. Singer Brandon Kinder describes Wellwisher not as a concept album but a concept experience. The musical collaboration and nomadic recording process, combined with the lyrical themes of unity, brotherhood and relationships, all contributed to and exuded from the final product. “It’s interesting how it all came together and meshed thematically,” Kinder said. “The lyrics about the importance of the people in your life, our friends across the country who recorded various parts and everyone who helped us financially made the entire process about unity and collaboration.” The Rocketboys are still "creating rich anthems that are as infectious as they are sincere" (Paste Magazine) with "clear, ringing guitars and full-bodied keyboard arrangements, hard-driving drum lines and well-practiced transitions between calm and controlled chaos" (Austin American-Statesman). The band has already begun writing its second full-length, which will expand upon what Wellwisher offers. The currently unnamed release will be out by summer 2011 and feature a bucket of brand new songs from the boys.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14839

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The Rocketboys

For The Rocketboys, the past two years have been a resilient journey. After nearly calling it quits when half the band parted ways in early 2011, the remaining three members resuscitated the acclaimed melodic rock band with a lush, cathartic album: “Build Anyway.” Since “Build... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
Lamberts

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10:50pm CDT

B.O.B.

Cee Lo Green cancelled

http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14104

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:50pm - 11:50pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

Tags All Ages, Music

10:50pm CDT

Fishbone

Celebrating 25 groundbreaking years, FISHBONE has been trailblazing their way through the history of American Ska, Rock Fusion and (so-called) Black Rock since starting their professional career in Los Angeles' burgeoning, Alternative Rock music scene of the mid-1980s. Their sound has often been imitated, but never duplicated. They have toured worldwide with such bands as the Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Roots, Les Claypool/Primus, Fela Kuti, The Dead Kennedys and many more. Angelo Moore's ability to combine thought-provoking, humorous social commentary with Fishbone brethren's frenzied, up-tempo music and frantic, euphorically entertaining stage show has cultivated their undisputed reputation as one of the best live acts in music history. Now in their 25th year of composing, creating, recording, releasing and performing original music together, mass critical appeal appears to be returning to the band fueled by their critically acclaimed full-length feature documentary; Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone. Narrated by Laurence Fishburne, Everyday Sunshine earned LA Weekly's Critic's Choice Award at the Los Angeles Film Festival, has been called 'effortlessly Entertaining' (Variety), 'Brilliant and Groundbreaking' (Pop Matters), and hailed as 'more than a documentary about rock 'n' roll. It's a documentary about the American spirit and one that shows the life of one of its most influential creative forces.' (Encore Magazine) Featuring celebrity testimonial from an A-list cast of rock icons such as Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), who calls the band 'an important musical institution', and 'the band that gave us the inspiration to be a band' by Gwen Stefani (No Doubt). The film also includes similar admiration from the likes of Perry Farrell (Jane's Addition), Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains) Rob Trujillo (Metallica), Questlove (The Roots), Chuck D (Public Enemy), Tim Robbins (Grammy Winning Actor), and many more. The film not only highlights the bands substantial legacy in contemporary music of all forms, but also the struggles, adversity, and inner turmoil that has surrounded the bands career. In 2011, Everyday Sunshine will premiere its theatrical and DVD releases, and also has broadcast release interest from Vh1, Showtime, and PBS to name a few, and has also opened up the possibility of, and widely rumored and sought after reunion performance with all original members of this legendary band. To date, the band still continues to tour all over the world, still turning heads at some of the worlds most noteworthy festivals such as Fuji Rock Festival, Tokyo, Japan (2010), Wakarusa, Ozark, AK (2010), and Sunset Junction, Los Angeles, CA (2010). The band is currently on a national U.S. tour with Slightly Stoopid & Dumpstaphunk, with confirmed dates scheduled at SXSW w/ Wu-Tang Clan, and Mobb Deep, an Australian tour featuring performances with Trombone Shorty & George Clinton, highlighted by a performance at Byron Bay Blues Festival. The band will also return to Europe and Japan in 2011, and is slated to release a brand new EP.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14973

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Fishbone

Celebrating 25 groundbreaking years, FISHBONE has been trailblazing their way through the history of American Ska, Rock Fusion and (so-called) Black Rock since starting their professional career in Los Angeles' burgeoning, Alternative Rock music scene of the mid-1980s. Their sound... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:50pm - 11:50pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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10:50pm CDT

Witch Mountain

Witch Mountain was formed in Portland, OR in 1997 by Rob Wrong (Iommi Stubbs, M99) and Nate "Nanotear" Carson (Point Line Plane, Two Ton Boa, Sunn0))) collaborator). By 2000, the groundwork had been laid, the demo "Homegrown Doom" was remastered and released in Europe, and Dave Hoopaugh (Iommi Stubbs, Comavoid, Towers) was brought in to be the final bass player after a string of many. Debut album ...Come the Mountain was released to critical acclaim in 2001. Man's Ruin tried to license it stateside, but they went under before it could happen. The first printing sold out in 2 months, and an expanded edition was released with bonus tracks composed for the unreleased PC/Dreamcast video game "Shrapnel". A partial list of bands Witch Mountain shared the stage with between 1997 and 2002 includes: Lost Goat, Bongzilla, Goatsnake, Acid King, Bottom, High on Fire, Spaceboy, Add-X, Village Idiot, Merde, Diesto, Wapeka, Blood Hag, Crow (Japan), Orange Goblin, Electric Wizard, YOB, Sea of Green, Dixie Witch, (men of) Porn, HC Minds, Unearthly Trance, Enemymine, Unsane, EyeHateGod, Spirit Caravan, Alabama Thunderpussy, Weedeater, Stovokor, Cuda, The Glasspack, Fireballs of Freedom, Clutch, Gunpro, Unida, Solitude Aeturnus, Unorthodox, Sour Vein, Isis, Soilent Green, Jumbo's Killcrane, Karma to Burn, Nebula, Penance, Raging Slab, Shamelady, Warhorse, Agalloch, Thrones, The Whip, etc, etc. Witch Mountain's last tour was in 2002 with Eternal Elysium from Japan. After that, a period of hibernation was in effect. Rob and Dave had children to raise and families to look after. Nate was touring constantly with PLP. In 2005, WM shook the dust off for an appearance with the mighty YOB (their last Portland gig before their own hiaturs) and Totimoshi. Seasonal gigs followed with Acid King, Atomic Bitchwax, Wolves in the Throneroom, and others. It became clear that the chemistry was better than ever, and the songs had really bloomed over time. 2006-2007 marked the return of Witch Mountain to Portland stages as a trio with new songs and veteran tone and ability. Gigs with Danava, Gargantula, Green Milk from the Planet Orange, Stovokor, Buried Blood, and old friends the Glasspack made for good times and further deafened the local audience. In 2009, Witch Mountain finally found a voice to match its mighty instrumental prowess. Uta Plotkin keeps the tunes strong and melodic, and the music sounds better than ever. With Uta in tow, WM resumed its history of gigging strong with the likes of Pentagram,Saint Vitus, Jucifer, Ludicra, Lesbian, Slough Feg and the reformed YOB. 2010 will be an auspicious year for WM as the sophomore album South of Salem has finally been recorded at Smegma studio with mega-producer Billy Anderson. Mastering has been handled by Mell Dettmer. The results speak for themselves. Oregon is a stronghold for heavy music and its fans. In the valley between YOB's cosmic doom and Red Fang's brash party rawk, there lies a mountain
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13221

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Witch Mountain

Witch Mountain was formed in Portland, OR in 1997 by Rob Wrong (Iommi Stubbs, M99) and Nate "Nanotear" Carson (Point Line Plane, Two Ton Boa, Sunn0))) collaborator). By 2000, the groundwork had been laid, the demo "Homegrown Doom" was remastered and released in Europe, and Dave Hoopaugh... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 10:50pm - 11:50pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

Tags 21+

11:00pm CDT

Adam Arcuragi & The Lupine Chorale Society

One of today's fastest-rising alt-country troubadours, Adam Arcuragi, has been reeling in addicted fans on both sides of the Atlantic, with the music that some call "Death Gospel" .....although its not what you think.... Much like the geographic collision of being raised in both Georgia and Philadelphia, the music grabs parts and pieces from genres spanning folk, soul, country, Indie rock and even old blues field recordings. As a published playwright, Adam’s songs spill over with compelling and poignant lyrics that garner continuous praise, or as John Schacht of the All Music Guide states "There is unbridled joy inherent in even the saddest of these songs, and unforgettable images in almost every verse". Combined with the talents of The Lupine Chorale Society, a collective of multifarious and talented musicians & friends, the music erupts into a veritable tent revival of songs that you can't help but clap, stomp, or sing along to. The past year brought the release of Adam's last album I Am Become Joy, a month-long European tour, attention from NPR, Rolling Stone, and Paste Magazine, various TV / film placements, and a song placement in a nationally running commercial campaign. This summer, Adam and the band played over 40 shows and festivals across the US, and toured the Southeast in October, with These United States. The new album was recorded this fall in Lexington KY, with producer Duane Lundy.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11291

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Adam Arcuragi & The Lupine Chorale S

One of today's fastest-rising alt-country troubadours, Adam Arcuragi, has been reeling in addicted fans on both sides of the Atlantic, with the music that some call "Death Gospel" .....although its not what you think.... Much like the geographic collision of being raised in both Georgia... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Velveeta Room

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11:00pm CDT

Antonia Bennett

The music, at the same time contemporary and timeless, gives wing to a unique voice – sultry, yet warm and familiar like a classic beauty dancing happily in her favorite party dress. This voice is slightly sassy, completely classy, part vixen. This voice belongs to Antonia Bennett. Antonia is a singer, who like her legendary father Tony, has always known how to make a tune her own. This past summer and fall, Antonia toured some of the best venues and events across Europe and the United States. From London’s Royal Albert Hall, iTunes Festival UK, Umbria Jazz Festival (Italy), Istanbul Turkey, Ontario Canada, Gibson Amphitheatre (Los Angeles) to name a few. With Antonia there is a fresh yet classic quality that leaves you feeling like you are being “let in on a secret.” And that secret is… Antonia is magnificent, a true star. Her bloodline notwithstanding, this fiery redhead is a deeply gifted singer, a songwriter with much to say, and a playfully sexy/charismatic icon-in-waiting. She effortlessly has a deep knowledge of the classics and at the same time is working in collaboration with famed songwriter/producer Holly Knight. All supporting the Mesa Blue Moon / Fontana / Universal Music release of her Jazz EP, which includes such songs as “Soon,” “Putting On The Ritz,” “The Thrill Is Gone,” “I Fall To Pieces, “I Wish I Were In Love Again,” and “Love Is A Battlefield.” The EP is Produced by Holly Knight and features Piano and Arrangement by Grammy Nominated Larry Goldings (James Taylor, Al Jarreau, Norah Jones, John Mayer, David Sanbourne) Many people make the natural assumption that Antonia is only a Jazz or Standards artist, but to the contrary, she is heading into the Pop and Hot A/C market with a passion. Antonia’s forthcoming debut record marks her transition from classically trained singer to world-class Pop Vocalist, lyricist and composer. “I had a lot to say lyrically, and with Holly it became an effortless, whimsical process.” “We all want music that really grabs us and is meaningful,” muses Antonia, obviously excited about this soon to come strong, radio-friendly direction. “I have opened up in a big way. This upcoming album contains an empowering message for for both men and women.” Obviously Antonia is a woman of very strong convictions and an artist who’s come into her own. Contrary to popular assumption, there was no silver spoon in sight, and there were many years of hard work and paying dues. Not only is she naturally gifted, she knows the value of experience and education. She an alumni of Boston’s esteemed Berklee College of Music and has worked just about every type of musical gig on the way up. This summer Antonia is the opening act on Tony Bennett’s European tour and of course entertain audiences around the world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14717

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Antonia Bennett

The music, at the same time contemporary and timeless, gives wing to a unique voice – sultry, yet warm and familiar like a classic beauty dancing happily in her favorite party dress. This voice is slightly sassy, completely classy, part vixen. This voice belongs to Antonia Bennett... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Elephant Room

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Astronautalis

Six years spent on the emcee battle circuit wasn’t enough to get Astronautalis to shake his indie rock roots. The grind of defending his freestyle chops across the nation from high school lunchrooms in Florida, to bus stops in Dallas, and on to secret skate spots in Brooklyn, leading ultimately to the world famous Scribble Jam stage in Cincinnati just gave Astronautalis the mastery over the English language necessary to tell the tales trapped inside his brain all along. For when the battle ended, and the mics were cut off, Astronautalis (born Andy Bothwell) would tuck his trophy under his arm, pull his headphones back on, and head home as the walkman filled his ears with everything from Neutral Milk Hotel and The Halo Benders to Tom Waits and The Band. It has been almost 6 years since Astronautalis has entered an emcee battle, but by no means has this wordsmith been in hibernation. With three full length albums under his belt, over 1,250 shows on his vocal chords, and almost 350,000 miles of touring on his Honda, he has been busy crafting his calculated balance between hip hop, folk, and American indie rock, both in the studio and out on the road. Coming from a long line of soldiers, spies, rapscallions, and railroad men, the life of a drifter came naturally to Bothwell; and it was there, out on the road, that Astronautalis honed his craft. Shaping the spoken swagger and acerbic aggressions of his old life as a battle rapper into a silver-tongued sweet talk that is as much a sermon as it is a seduction. Taking the stage with nothing more than a mic, a laptop, and his requisite handkerchief, Astronautalis has sweat out stories for crowds across North America and Europe, slinging snake-oil in support of artists as diverse as Tegan & Sara, Atmosphere, Daniel Johnston, 2 Live Crew, Bill Callahan, Why?, Gym Class Heroes, P.O.S and more. Astronautalis finally took a reprieve from the road last year to record his third and most refined album to date, “Pomegranate”. A treasury of tracks that is equal parts folk, hip-hop, and historical fiction; composed under the guidance of Grammy nominated producer and engineer John Congleton (Explosions in the Sky, The Thermals, Modest Mouse) and backed up by the most unlikely band musicians to ever collaborate on a hip-hop record (featuring P.O.S and members of The Polyphonic Spree, Midlake, and The Paperchase). “Pomegranate”, plays out like a collection of short stories, each song as varied in style and sound as they are in subject and character. One moment Astronautalis plays a sweet talking con-man seducing you out of house and home on the dark piano driven, “The Wondersmith and his Sons”; next he is a crossing the Delaware with George Washington himself in “The Trouble Hunters”, an epic fight song that somehow seems to channel the story telling spirits of Bruce Springsteen and Against Me! over funk drums and Miami bass. Each song spins a unique tale of love in the face of obligation and obstacle, told through the eyes of white-collar criminals, haggard opium runners, beleaguered farmers, and noble alpine mountaineers. With such a scope of subjects spanning over the colorful cadre of characters, it seems as if Astronautalis must have lived a thousand lives in his 27 years. This is where it all comes together, where Astronautalis hits his stride, and those years of battling blend seamless with that endless highway, the pugilist becomes the poet, the storyteller becomes showman, and somehow, strangely, the idea of indie-folk-historical-fiction-hip-hop starts to actually make sense.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12998

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Astronautalis

Once you find out that Astronautalis was born to a Texas train man with a nose crooked from bar fights and a pretty Kentucky girl who ran away from home at 17 to become a photographer, it becomes clear that he didn’t stumble into the life of a drifter, he was born into it. With... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Easy Tiger

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Christian Mistress

"In a cellar where anxiety and blind confidence collide, desperate sounds are set to flame. Marshall law screams out shallow skulls propulsed by human error. Walls of white wash marbled black. This is the freedom as a captive of sin. There's no future here so let it burn us clean."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11801

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Christian Mistress

“Christian Mistress might rule the world.” - Spin Olympia, Washington’s traditional heavy metal band, CHRISTIAN MISTRESS (Christine Davis: vocals, Oscar Sparbel: guitar, Ryan McClain: guitar, Johnny Wulf: bass, Reuben Storey: drums) formed in 2007. Their first release was a... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Valhalla

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David Garza

For artist David Garza, everything’s connected. Consider this: the release of his BEST-OF Shed Light (2000-2010), comes on the heels of a feverishly popular exhibition tour of Garza’s Paintings and Pastels. Which follows the premiere of his acclaimed musical score for the theatrical work, “Fantasmaville.” Which shared the spotlight with Garza’s scene-stealing performance in the independent feature, Largo The Movie. Which includes highlights of Garza’s recent soul-shaking and revelatory live performances in Los Angeles. Which… You get the idea. After two decades encompassing national tours, critical-acclaim, fan hysteria and stalkers-a-plenty, David keeps it real by keeping it surreal. In his world, poetry and power chords coexist peacefully. And the lion and lamb don’t just lie down together, they do a little Cumbia. For fans of the enigmatic artist who launched his career busking on Austin’s shady West Mall, nothing comes as a complete surprise. Devouring his prolific and spontaneous new music releases – about one a year since 1989 – they have rewarded him with the love reserved for legends. His euphoric performances at dearly departed live music landmarks are the stuff of lore. And in 1999, David was voted runner-up for Austin Chronicle Musician of the Decade—second only to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Artistic reinvention is nothing new to the touring singer-songwriter-painter-composer. Born and raised in Irving, Texas, Garza attended high school by day and performed in Dallas’ Deep Ellum by night. While still a teenager, David became a mainstay in this hotbed of alternative Texas music, trading licks with icons including the New Bohemians along the way. These days David collaborates with alternative music's hippest, hottest and most-respected. Alejandro Escovedo and Fiona Apple handpicked David to join their national tours, both as opening act and as band member. Juliana Hatfield enlisted him as producer. Sara Watkins (from Nickel Creek) is set to release David’s “Too Much” as the first single of her solo album, produced by none other than John Paul Jones. David’s wildly diverse audience includes more than a few FWP’s (fans with privileges) –notables like Jon Brion, Nickel Creek, Zach Galifianakis, and Joe Henry, who share the stage with him during live performances. A self-confessed diehard 4-track junkie, David has made peace with the digital forum as an outlet for his multimedia releases, visual compilations and musings. His unconventional online presence has evoked a flood of response via social networking (thanks to his digital only EPs), audience response (especially at LA’s Largo and UT Austin’s Cactus Café), and national media attention (garnering praise from KCRW, Village Voice, NY Daily News, Austin Chronicle). During SXSW 2010, David Garza released Shed Light (2000-2010) – his 22nd full-length album – to the universe, beginning another chapter in his uncompromisingly personal artistic journey. A multi-instrumentalist, Garza wrote, performed and produced all tracks on Shed Light (2000-2010) himself, along with producer/friend Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple, Maroon 5).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14422

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David Garza

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Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Continental Club

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11:00pm CDT

Depedro

Nubes De Papel (Paper Clouds), the second album from Spanish guitarist-singer-songwriter Jairo Zavala, is, at its heart, a series of reveries from the road. States Zavala, who has adopted the moniker of Depedro for his solo performances, I had been touring for two years straight. I was in different cities, different hotels, different countries, yet every night I would have really, really good dreams. Dreams were a constant in the peripatetic life of this solo artist and always-in-demand sideman for such acts as Calexico and Andrew Bird, and from his dreams came these quietly intense, emotive, yearning songs. His music, balancing the traditional and the experimental, is rooted in sounds from Spain, Mexico and Latin America, yet it suggests a place all its own. The seductive landscape of Depedro is easy to enter but not on any map. In keeping with the borderless nature of his songs, Zavala purposefully chose the name Depedro because it was both evocative and vague: Kind of Mediterranean, kind of Spanish. His 2009 self-titled debut helped to inaugurate National Geographic's expansion into record-making, an effort that has steered clear of travelogue-style world music in favor of material that's more sophisticated and adventurous, international but not anthropological. On a personal level, Depedro was a turning point for Zavala, the culmination of years of writing and stockpiling his own songs while devoting himself to more collaborative efforts. The Madrid native had fronted Spanish rock band Vacazul and the more blues-oriented 3000 Hombres; Zavala had also written for and played with Spanish surf band Los Coronas and, most notably, Spanish singer Amparo Sanchez's brash, genre-juggling band Amparanoia. Working with Sanchez brought him to the attention of the influential, Arizona-based alt-country band Calexico, who, in 2004, offered Zavala a guitar slot for a Spanish tour and, not long after, a permanent place in its touring lineup. The band subsequently gave Zavala the use of its Tucson studio to complete Depedro, with founding member Joey Burns producing and his fellow band members sitting in. Burns is once again behind the boards for Nubes De Papel, but, says Zavala, making his sophomore album turned out to be a very different experience ' less rushed, more carefully considered. It was literally a journey, from Madrid to Tucson, with stops at hotels and homes along the way, as inspiration struck. As Zavala recalls, With the first record I didn't know what was going to happen. I had a collection of songs that needed to be expressed at some point, to be on an album. I had the guys from Calexico help me make it and it was completely improvised. The second record followed a different path. I drew from the experiences I'd had in the last few years, like having the chance to play with wonderful artists like Andrew Bird and, of course, Calexico. I'd also played several world music festivals, where I met artists like the Cuban guitarist Eliades Ochoa. It was a great environment to draw inspiration from. In New York City I discovered interesting bands like Forro in the Dark [now his Nat Geo label-mates]. This album is more like a trip, a road album, and the other was more like choosing the songs I had to make a collection. Nubes De Papel has a more intimate feel than Zavala's previous disc, with the focus on his expressive voice and virtuosic guitar playing. The arrangements are often artfully stripped down, subtly blending acoustic and electronic instrumentation ' though some tracks, like Tramuntana swell dramatically with soulful, south-of-the-border horns and strings. All of them are infused with bittersweet emotion, perhaps most dramatically on the aching Diciembre and the English-language Empty Fields, co-written with Burns. Explains Zavala: Easy doesn't have to be simple. I tried not to overdo the arrangements or effects. I like the sound of a lot of jazz records from the forties, fifties and sixties. I like the warmth of them and I wanted to add the flavor of that. In that era, the music had to be real. They only had two tracks or four tracks to record on and tried to spread the emotion of the songs with minimal elements. That's a big challenge for me. I try to do that always. You need space to hear the truth of the songs. He paid particular attention to his mostly Spanish-language lyrics, which balance emotional candor with a kind of magical realism, especially on the title track. Zavala admits, I'm so proud of the songs on this album. I spent a lot of time writing and rewriting the songs, again and again. I like to spend time choosing the right words to help the music come out. I don't want to change the world or talk about big things; I'm talking about common things that happen to all of us every day and to the people that we love. I put a lot of love in the lyrics. With the previous album, I had the music for a long time, but the lyrics came out quickly. This time I thought about them more. If one were to make comparisons or look for antecedents beyond Calexico, Zavala's mash-up of Spanish and Latin American elements with a kind of stark indie rock recalls the adventurous Latin Playboys-side of Los Lobos. His vocal delivery suggests at times the endearing rasp of M. Ward; at others, the alternately sensual and playful approach of Brazilian icon Caetano Veloso, particularly on Zavala's brilliant transformation of the Velvet Underground's What Goes On.(Zavala had previously tackled the percolating funk of Brazilian soul man Jorge Ben Jor on Depedro.). It was a surprising, telling and smart choice that came about, Zavala explains, because I always play Velvet Underground records at home. My older son Mario started to sing along to 'What Goes On' and he gave me the idea ' why not do a cover of that song, but make it feel like the old soundtracks of the sixties, like West Side Story. You can imagine these guys putting the song in that film. That's the result. People are always asking me, is this your song? Everyone knows the lyrics but they don't expect where I take the song musically. It's like my homage to the Velvet Undergound, a gift of thanks to those guys for inspiring me. It is now Zavala himself who is doing the inspiring with Nubes De Papel, This constant traveler, who has traversed continents musically and geographically, offers us a beguiling new world to discover. Muchas Gracias.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11220

Artists

Depedro

Nubes De Papel (Paper Clouds), the second album from Spanish guitarist-singer-songwriter Jairo Zavala, is, at its heart, a series of reveries from the road. States Zavala, who has adopted the moniker of Depedro for his solo performances, œI had been touring for two years straight... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Copa

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Dirty Karma

On a random afternoon in 2005 Mauricio, Gerardo, Hugo and Rodrigo, childhood friends, got together to talk about all the music and ideas they had in mind, from Led Zeppelin, to the Allman Brothers to Radiohead and The Strokes, and then decided to start creating music together. They created a place where they could be free and generate a personal dogma through their own music. This space was called: Dirty Karma. Throughout all those afternoons new songs were borned and with them the idea to release an EP. So 3 years later, at Topetitud studio (property of Paco Ayala and Tito Fuentes, members of the well respected mexican rockband: MOLOTOV) under John Gibbe and Camilo Froideval’s production, they recorded 5 songs that gave form to an EP called Dirty Karma. After the recording and mix of the album they decided to master it with Chris Geringer (Madonna, Molotov, Dandy Warhols, etc.) at the Sterling Sound Study in New York. The songs were very well received by the critics and Mexican press, as well as by a solid fanbase that kept growing steadily. The band continued playing, rehearsing without stopping, working each one in its instrument to master their performance. The EP got great reviews from important magazines and as time went by more curious fans began to attend their shows. Constructing a good reputation as a live act, Dirty Karma was invited to de 2009 edition of the “Vive Latino” festival, the most important rock festival in Latinamerica, in which they conquered a very demanding audience. On 2009 they decided to make their first LP repeating the same team of producer / engineer (Camilo Froideval and John Gibbe respectively) and the same studio (Topetitud) to record “Four Elephants”. This time the adventure continued at Sonic Ranch Studios in Tornillo, Texas, property of Tony Rancich, who was captivated by their music and decided to write and record a song called “Water Tower”. They launched “Tiempo” as a pre-single, which was chosen one of the best songs of 2009 by Reactor 105 (the most important radio station of alternative rock in Mexico City). The video for this song placed them in MTV´s rotation for a long time. Shortly after the recording of "Four Elephants", they decided to invite Cariño Maldito to make the artwork for the album. Months later Cariño Maldito assumed the band’s management and legal representation. Now they are promoting “Four Elephants”, which includes the singles “Entresueño” and “Amatlán. The LP has had a great reception from fans and music journalists so far. The songs in “Four Elephants” denote a clear maturity in their style and, although there has always been something magical surrounding their on-stage performances, their LIVE ACT captivates more spectators every time. Numerous bands and musicians show their interest in working with them and a handful of up-coming bands want to record their songs with their unique and characteristic sound. They continue to do what they like the most and they make it better every time. More songs are written day by day, and every night they play, they create a unique and memorable atmosphere… without a doubt, the best is yet to come.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14458

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Dirty Karma

Dirty Karma gets together in early 2006 to form a band where they could express all of their ideas and to focus on songwriting on a full scale In 2008 they release their first 5 songs homonymus EP, produced by grammy winner Camilo Froideval. The songs were very well received by the... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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Eilen Jewell

"Sometimes as darkly damaged as Lucinda Williams, at others as defiant and teasing as prime Peggy Lee and always authentically Americana in the Gillian Welch tradition.... She's mighty good." - LA Daily News Boise-born and Boston-based, Eilen Jewell has quickly distinguished herself as one of the rising stars of a new generation of roots musicians. Through relentless touring and her three critically acclaimed albums released on Signature Sounds, Jewell has developed a legion of fans. Featuring a rugged blend of Americana styles, her understated yet insightful songs have been heard on HBO, ABC, CMT and on Ralph Lauren's Spring Collection video. Jewell and her longtime band of Jason Beek (drums, harmony vocals), Jerry Miller (electric, acoustic, and steel guitars), and Johnny Sciascia (upright bass) wed her elegantly unflinching songwriting with a rustic, pre-Beatles swagger that encapsulates vintage R&B, Midwestern garage rock, Chicago blues, and early rock and rockabilly, while maintaining the haunting, folk-inspired purity that first made her an artist to watch. Eilen Jewell will release her fourth solo effort in Summer 2011 on Signature Sounds with tours in the US, Europe, UK and Australia to follow. This new album of dark, sparsely arranged songs about love, loss and redemption is driven by Eilen's powerful vocals and her evocative lyrics. Eilen's minor key blues and surf cinematic vibe is supported by her long-time road band and punctuated by an all-star cast of guest artists.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11435

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Eilen Jewell

"Sometimes as darkly damaged as Lucinda Williams, at others as defiant and teasing as prime Peggy Lee and always authentically Americana in the Gillian Welch tradition.... She's mighty good." - LA Daily News Boise-born and Boston-based, Eilen Jewell has quickly distinguished herself... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Soho Lounge

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Ellie Goulding

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Ellie Goulding

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Klub Krucial

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11:00pm CDT

Friendly Fires

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Friendly Fires

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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11:00pm CDT

Goes Cube

Goes Cube has gained notoriety for two things: their fierce independence, and for being fierce, period. Indeed, the trio is most often described as brutal, heavy, and loud. Their live shows are renowned for not only the volume they are able to produce, but the pure energy with which they perform. Perhaps Stereogum put it best when they cited the band’s “sledgehammer assault.” It would be easy to call them a metal band. After all, their music is heavy, loud, and often fast. But Goes Cube continually demonstrates that it exists in a universe all its own: outside the trends and styles of New York (where the band formed), and outside of the standard metal tropes. In 2009, Goes Cube astounded critics in the US and Europe with their debut full-length Another Day Has Passed. Publications cheered the abundance of riffs and aggression pummeling through thick atmosphere, dynamic shifts, and nostalgic nods to punk, noise-rock, and hardcore. It was enough to earn the record a spot on Decibel Magazine’s list of the 40 best albums in 2009. After touring (with the likes of Helmet, Intronaut, and East of the Wall) and an acclaimed EP on Coextinction Recordings in 2010, Goes Cube is poised to make 2011 their biggest year yet with their second full length album entitled In Tides And Drifts. While most bands become more polished, and more produced, Goes Cube did away with the sheen, and opted, instead, for pure rawness. Going against the grain of the current metal scene, the band took a stripped-down approach, and a very simple philosophy: make the heavy heavier, fast faster, hooky hookier, and pretty prettier. The result is a savage album consisting of 13 lean, extremely mean songs that total just over 40 minutes. How unlikely then that within those ruthless 40-plus minutes of music, listeners will find the gorgeous voice of acclaimed folk singer, Jaymay on two of the album’s songs. Her haunting melodies break hearts as the band behind her batters eardrums. Goes Cube have never been your typical musicians. All of them are self-taught, and as such they have a sound and style all their own. They reject the notion of what it means to be in a metal band in both how they play, and how they look (you’d mistake them for being anyone but the guys in a band). But their mark is undeniable. After years of touring and recording some of the most eye-opening music, Goes Cube has proven themselves to be one of the most exciting and exhilarating bands in America. Goes Cube is: Matt Tyson: Bass Guitar Kenny Appell: Drums David Obuchowski: Guitar, Vocals. Find them online: www.myspace.com/goescube www.facebook.com/goescube www.goescube.com www.twitter.com/goescube
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11864

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Goes Cube

Goes Cube has gained notoriety for two things: their fierce independence, and for being fierce, period. Indeed, the trio is most often described as brutal, heavy, and loud. Their live shows are renowned for not only the volume they are able to produce, but the pure energy with which... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Ale House

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Grimy Styles

Following the Jamaican "dub" tradition of remixing reggae tracks into effects-laden instrumentals, Grimy Styles set out to employ this notion to all their beloved genres of music. Applying the mixing techniques of "dub godfathers" such as King Tubby and Lee 'Scratch' Perry to an array of influences spanning classical, roots, jazz, and metal; the austin-based band has created a genre of its own. Aside from the Grimy project, members of the group also collaborate with Kingston, Jamaica's Stephen "Gibbo" Gibbs, building riddims for artists like Capleton, Luciano, I-Wayne, and Ranaco.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11067

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Grimy Styles

Following the Jamaican dub tradition of remixing reggae tracks into effects-laden instrumentals, Grimy Styles set out to employ this notion to all their beloved genres of music by applying the techniques of their dub predecessors to an array of influences spanning classical, roots... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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Halves

One of Ireland's most intriguing acts, Halves blend a vast range of instruments, acoustic and electronic, and guarantee an evocative, cinematic live experience. Their debut album and previous releases have met with universal critical success, as well as earning them ardent fans from Tokyo to Seattle. Their eagerly awaited debut album 'It Goes, It Goes (Forever & Ever)' was released on 29th of October 2010, and has been nominated for the choice music prize (choicemusicprize.com). Recorded in Montréal with Efrim Menuck of “Godspeed You! Black Emperor”, through a mixture of organic samples, strings, brass and choir the album has a surreal and dark beauty. The record also contains guest vocalists Amy Millan (Stars/Broken Social Scene), Katie Kim & Philip Boughton (Subplots). "'It Goes, It Goes (Forever & Ever)' is one of the most daring, complete Irish albums of the past few years. Too often some Irish artists seem afraid to push the limits of their musical experiments; Halves are certainly not guilty of this." - state.ie (5/5) "Irish music doesn't come much more cinematic or widescreen than this ... This is not an immediate album, but it is the most rewarding kind of record - one that grows on you, drawing you deeper in with each listen." - Hotpress (4.5/5) "Every cinematic note sounds painstakingly crafted; every rich burst of strings, deep rumble of brass, or ominous piano coda finds its place amid the deliberate, stately pace of this album. A fine exercise in splendidly subdued grandeur – just remember to leave the lights on when you play it." - The Irish Times (4/5) Last Year Halves made their debut tv performance, topping the viewers choice poll on RTE's 'Other Voices' series in Spring ’09, (playing alongside the likes of Elbow and Lisa Hannigan). Halves have achieved a truly impressive resume since their debut gig in May '07. They have played all of Ireland's major music festivals, Oxegen'08, the Electric Picnic ('07 and '08), and the Hard Working Class Heroes festival ('07 and '08), sharing bills with Sigur Ros, Rage against the Machine, My Bloody Valentine and Bjork. They were also one of only 4 Irish acts selected to play the prestigious Eurosonic '08 festival in Holland (to a packed house), and since have also played festivals in the UK (London Calling June’08) and Canada (Canadian Music Week March’09). They have also supported the likes of British Sea Power, 65 Days Of Static, BellX1 and Cathy Davey, and were voted as having produced one of the finest Irish releases of 2007 with their first EP. (www.nialler9.com) In May of last year the band released their critically acclaimed record 'Haunt Me When I'm Drowsy'. This seven track EP displayed Halves' growing diversity of sound, and both eps were released across Europe and the US last Summer through Cargo. "There is a rare sense of equilibrium to this record; from the blood quickening title track to the bruised heard tenderness of 'Amberscene', all is lovingly thought out and executed. In fact, for all their celestial ambition, you'll be hard pressed to find a single superfluous note. " - AU magazine (re: Haunt Me When I'm Drowsy) "A work of brittle beauty" - Electric Picnic'08 preview booklet. "Genre fans won't want to miss out on this one" - Boomkat. "undeniably beautiful" - State magazine. Halves have developed their live show into something truly captivating; a mix of synched visuals, strings, brass, and electronics, anchored by soaring guitars and live drums. Broadly influenced, they craft intense, deeply resonant sound-scapes, blending a range of instruments – bells and glockenspiel one moment, the piano and accordion the next - over guitar crescendos, haunting strings and both acoustic and electronic drums. Theirs is a rich, multi-layered sound, ambitious, lush and cinematic. "Epically downbeat" - Irish independent, Oxegen '08 "recommended" preview "a gorgeous, tranquil wash of glazed ambience and dreamy guitar noise".......Onlookers will not forget that, for a stretch, this performance possessed a cosmic beauty that few others can reach" Hot Press magazine (HWCH live review)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14473

Artists

Halves

One of Ireland's most intriguing acts, Halves blend a vast range of instruments, acoustic and electronic, and guarantee an evocative, cinematic live experience. Their debut album and previous releases have met with universal critical success, as well as earning them ardent fans from... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Friends

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Herencia de Timbiqui

The band, Herencia de Timbiqui, is named after a town of the same name and it is formed by African decedents proud of their African roots and who have taken the responsibility of reviving the empirical knowledge from the Colombian pacific coast and fusion it with elements of contemporary urban music, in order to produce a global sound focused on the African roots of our coastline. Trajectory • 2003 Beginning • 2006 First place, free category: “Petronio Alvarez” Pacific Music Festival – Cali • 2007 Guest of honor, “Petronio Alvarez” Pacific Music Festival – Cali • 2008 Participants at “Colombia al Parque” Music Festival – Bogota • 2008 Closing night at the “India Catalina” Awards - Cartagena • 2009 International Night at “Petronio Alvarez: Pacific Music Festival – Cali • 2009 Marimba Festival: King of the Marimba, King of Bombo, King of Cununo, Best Vocal Performance, Best Group – Cali • 2009 Real Time Award: Best Group of the year • 2010 Fisrt Forum “Risk zone Shock”, Ministry of Culture & Shock Magazine • 2010 Launching of “Gran Concierto Nacional” - Bogota • 2010 Montreux Jazz Festival: “Fisrt Colombian group in the 44 years of the festival” – Mountreux, Switzerland. http://noticiasdeginebra.com/2010/07/18/festival-de-jazz-demontreux-un-exito-de-asistencia-¿pero-la-musica/ • 2010 “Herencia in the classroom” Workshop – Pacific Music Workshop at the Mountreux Jazz Festival – Mountreux, Switzerland • 2010 Summer Events – Zurich, Switzerland. • 2010 “Sala Underground” – Barcelona, Spain • 2010 “Gran Concierto Nacional” – Cali • 2010 International Night at “Petronio Alvarez: Pacific Music Festival – Cali • 2010 “Ajazzgo” Jazz Festival – Cali • 2010 Meeting of Mayors of Colombia – Cali • 2010 “Festiafro” Music Festival – Medellin • 2010 “Bogota’s Chamber of Commerce” Business Conference – Bogota • 2010 Recording of “Music Voyager” a National Geographic Television Program – Cali • 2010 Herencia in the classroom” Workshop – Pacific Music Workshop at the Santiago de Cali’s Secretary of Culture – Cali • 2010 Closing of the Pacific’s Day in the framework of the “Feria de Cali”. - Cali
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10876

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Herencia de Timbiqui

The band, Herencia de Timbiqui, is named after a town of the same name and it is formed by African decedents proud of their African roots and who have taken the responsibility of reviving the empirical knowledge from the Colombian pacific coast and fusion it with elements of contemporary... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Speakeasy

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I See Stars

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I See Stars

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Emo's Annex

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Jad Fair

Jad Fair is one of the founding members of the band Half Japanese. He's released over 50 albums, 15 books, and has appeared in 3 films. Jad is considered by many to be one of the most handsom men in Travis County and has recorded with Yo La Tengo, Daniel Johnston, Kramer, Monster Party, Jason Willett, Lumberob, Richard Hell, Strobe Talbot, The Tinklers, Naofumi Ishimaru, Mosquito, Moe Tucker, The Pastels, Teenage Fanclub, Phono-comb, R. Stevie Moore, DQE, and The Shapir O-Rama.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13933

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Jad Fair

Jad Fair is one of the founding members of the band Half Japanese. He's released over 50 albums, 15 books, and has appeared in 3 films. Jad is considered by many to be one of the most handsom men in Travis County and has recorded with Yo La Tengo, Daniel Johnston, Kramer, Monster... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Hideout

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Janka Nabay

Janka Nabay is the world’s undisputed king of modern Bubu Music. Janka’s Bubu Music, which has its roots in the tribal music of his native village in Sierra Leone, is a frantically paced and rhythmic dance music played with a combination of native and electronic instruments. As war raged in Sierra Leone, Janka recorded one last batch of bubu songs at Forensic Studios in Freetown, then boarded a plane for New York.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12709

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Janka Nabay

Janka Nabay is the world’s undisputed king of modern Bubu Music. Janka’s Bubu Music, which has its roots in the tribal music of his native village in Sierra Leone, is a frantically paced and rhythmic dance music played with a combination of native and electronic instruments. As... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Red 7 Patio

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Japanther

Described as a “Performance Galaxy” by Vanity Fair and “Super hard, incredibly fast and overall inspiring” by Thrasher, Japanther has always been a band apart, running the gamut from performance art to punk rock and back again. Pushing parties to the limit and only stopping short of riots.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12547

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Japanther

Japanther is art project established circa 2001 by Ian Vanek and Matt Reilly While attending Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. The duo have often been known to collaborate With a Variety of artist including but not limited to Penny Rimbaud, Dan Graham, Eileen Myles, robbinschilds... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Habana Bar

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Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

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Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Swan Dive

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11:00pm CDT

John Popper and the Duskray Troubadours

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John Popper and the Duskray Troubadours

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Jukebox the Ghost

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Jukebox the Ghost

The appeal of a modern, on the rise indie band like Jukebox the Ghost is simple: They write catchy songs. On top of that, they’re dynamic, skilled musicians. The band’s records are carefully structured, yet wildly diverse affairs. And the live show? Energetic, crowd-pleasing... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's

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Kendel Carson and Chip Taylor

((By Jerry Shriver, USA TODAY)) NEW YORK — A fresh-faced lass from the Canadian prairie takes the stage in a tiny club, fiddle in hand, pink headband holding back her blond tresses, guitarist at her side. Black tennis shoes tap the beat. This could be cute. Then Kendel Carson opens her lips and out slinks the opening line on her new Alright Dynamite album: "Oh, baby, lie down, next to me, next to me." Her blue-green eyes smolder, her voice aches and intoxicates, and the farm gal becomes a worldly temptress. When she gets to "I am naked and cold ... ," cute becomes completely inadequate. At 26, this emerging country/folk artist is at that delicious point in her career when her image still is coalescing and the rough facets await their polish. She is definitely a child of the country who fiddles like a demon and likes "trucks — big trucks," as she sang on the rowdy breakout track I Like Trucks from her 2007 debut album, Rearview Mirror Tears. But in the new Belt Buckle video, she mimics the tongue-in-cheek downtown-cool look of Robert Palmer's Addicted to Love video. In a clip for Cowboy Boots, she appears as a jaded jet-setter. And elsewhere on the album she sings of fueling "the erotic dreams of aristocratic men" (Lady K) — and of skinny-dipping with an outlaw (Jesse James). "There are all of those elements inside me," the Calgary native says as she relaxes before her show, where she'll perform with guitarist/mentor Chip Taylor. "I feel pretty lucky because I've experienced a lot of different cultures and different places. But I'm happiest when I can come to New York and rock out and hang out in the city, and then, say, fly back to Canada and visit my sister on her farm. I am very much both of those people." Although her albums get airtime on Americana-format radio stations —Alright Dynamite entered the Americana airplay chart at No. 39 and hit No. 4 for over six weeks — Carson resists being typecast musically, and always has. She began taking classical violin lessons at 3½ and later performed with the Victoria Symphony. But at 6 she was smitten by her brother Tyler's fiddle playing and began exploring the musical realms of country, Celtic and Appalachia. "I have very distinct memories of having a little time to kill, and instead of watching TV, I'd pick up my fiddle and play," she says. "It seems like such second nature." By her midteens, she was performing with fiddle orchestras and folk groups. She met Taylor, 69, on the folk festival circuit four years ago. The songwriter is best known for the '60s pop hits Wild Thing and Angel of the Morning (and as the brother of actor Jon Voight and the uncle of Angelina Jolie). Carson asked Taylor for career advice, which led to an invitation to visit New York to write songs and cut demos. The session spawned her first album, and its positive reception led to Alright Dynamite. Carson wrote four tunes with Taylor, who wrote the bulk of the remainder and produced and plays on the album. "She's fearless," Taylor says. "I never saw anybody get it so quick. I always tell her, 'Just sing it like you believe it, and other people will get it.' " **** KENDEL CARSON will be performing at 2011 SXSW with critically acclaimed singer/songwriter CHIP TAYLOR and legendary guitar player JOHN PLATANIA (Van Morrison).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13687

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Kendel Carson and Chip Taylor

((By Jerry Shriver, USA TODAY)) NEW YORK — A fresh-faced lass from the Canadian prairie takes the stage in a tiny club, fiddle in hand, pink headband holding back her blond tresses, guitarist at her side. Black tennis shoes tap the beat. This could be cute. Then Kendel Carson opens... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Paradise

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Kids Of 88

Some kids are just different. Jordan Arts and Sam McCarthy knew it from their first, strange meeting of minds at school. Asked to bring their favorite song to class, most 12-year-olds naturally dug out Backstreet Boys or Britney CDs. To their mutual surprise, Sam and Jordan both lugged in Jimi Hendrix LPs. An alliance of outsiders was forged that day. As fashions shifted from dance to nu-metal and hip-hop, the two Auckland teenagers evolved from hitting tin pots to coaxing beats, buzzes, cheeky rhymes and killer tunes from any combo of gadgets fit to plug in and twist to their own often wicked ends. "Jordan and I were both born in 1988," says Sam. "The name Kids of 88 sort of captures what we're doing, picking up bits and pieces of pop culture, sifting the debris from yesteryear and making something new." "I could trace the dance influence back to playing pots and pans in the living room, banging along to a Stereo MCs video," Jordan adds. "But we both went through all kinds of music, played in all kinds of bands to get to this point." "I think our first recording was a live desk track Jordan's dad took off a DAT recorder," he says. "It was the most amazing thing to have one of our own songs burned onto CD. It sounded horrible, probably, but it was pretty cool to hear your first MP3 at the age of 14 or 15." Armed with a precocious store of musical history, rough-edged performance skills and state-of-the-art digital recording know-how, Kids of 88's frenzied home production unit was in full swing before they were old enough to vote. "My House" hit the New Zealand Top 10 in 2009, and the duo's irreverent take on teenaged sexual politics was suddenly on the global pop radar from Sydney to New York and Los Angeles. An international blur of handshakes and backslaps culminated in a deal with Sony Music in mid 2010. Meanwhile, somewhere in the USA, the Kids landed a remix for Ke$ha's single of the moment, "Tik Tok". In turn, Cobra Starship came knocking for a similarly sexy treatment for their "Hot Mess" single. Before their own album was halfway finished, they'd earned a reputation as an outfit that could mash anything to anything else and come up roses. Back in Auckland, they put the finishing touches to their now hotly anticipated debut album for the Dryden Street label. Between the steamy club-floor insinuation s of "Just A Little Bit", the mysteriously intimate groove of "Downtown," which both also hit the Top 10, and the opaque character sketch of "Feed The Birds", their debut album SUGARPILLS slowly defined its sordid allure. "What would a movie be like if this was the soundtrack?" Sam muses. "That's what often directs the lyrics. They might range from really cheeky things that we won't disclose to more specific things, like the bitter side of relationships, or little niche things in pop culture we like to run with." "What surprised us about the album was how much of a melting pot it is," says Jordan. "We feel like we pulled off a four-on-the-floor stomp with 'My House' so that released the pressure and allowed us to be bit more eclectic, go off on tangents." "That moment when you show a song to another person and they get excited, it can just bounce off in any direction," says Sam. "That's the moment we live for. It's that energy that makes a track really take off." Having just supported Passion Pit in Auckland and Scissor Sisters in Australia, Kids of 88 are operating as a four-piece band in a sweaty club near you, which has recently included a stop at the CMJ Music Marathon in NYC. In fact, the U S of A features heavily in the Kids’ plans for 2011. Their new single, “Just A Little Bit,” was released in the states in November, and in February Sony Music is taking the band’s debut EP to college radio in anticipation of a late spring U.S. release of SUGARPILLS. A U.S. tour is also in the works for early 2011. Additionally, Kids Of 88 were chosen to support Ke$ha on her December 2010 European tour which hit the following markets: Zurich, Paris, Brussels, Barcelona, Madrid & London.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12270

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Kids Of 88

Some kids are just different. Jordan Arts and Sam McCarthy knew it from their first, strange meeting of minds at school. Asked to bring their favorite song to class, most 12-year-olds naturally dug out Backstreet Boys or Britney CDs. To their mutual surprise, Sam and Jordan both lugged... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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11:00pm CDT

Kvelertak

Brutally catchy punkrock/metal with a taste of groovy darkness! 2010 has really been a good year for Kvelertak. Their self-titled debut album (produced by Kurt Ballou, artwork by John Baizley) was released in Europe during the summer, supporting Converge and Kylesa on their first European tour. They did their first headliner tour this fall, and another European tour with Coliseum late 2010. Kvelertaks received great reviews. Labeled ”the best Norwegian debut album of all time” by Norwegian rock authority Asbjørn Slettemark and «the best Norwegian band since A-Ha» by Simon Young of Kerrang. They’ve also been portrayed in European magazines with reviews including: 9/10 Metal Hammer 8,5/10 Terrorizer 88/100 Aardschok 4/5 Kerrang! 4/5 MetalSucks 9/10 Decibel 9/10 Rock Hard 4/5 Zero Tolerance In addition to this, they recorded a live session for BBC Radio 1 and played festivals like Sonisphere and Leeds & Reading. They are doing Eurosonic for the second time this spring, along with more European touring. Kvelertak shamelessly draw inspiration from every corner of something that could fit into their idea of good hard-hitting and catchy rock'n'roll. Regardless of genre, but always truthful to the basic idea of the band; good songs performed with the tongue-in-cheek attitude of their punk-rock pioneers. Unlike the majority of heavier bands they sing in their native language – adding even more character to their already unique sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11043

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Kvelertak

Brutally catchy punkrock/metal with a taste of groovy darkness! 2010 has really been a good year for Kvelertak. Their self-titled debut album (produced by Kurt Ballou, artwork by John Baizley) was released in Europe during the summer, supporting Converge and Kylesa on their first... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Prague

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11:00pm CDT

Locos Por Juana

Locos Por Juana is a bilingual Latin band most notably recognized by their energetic live performances and their unique fusion of Latin styles and influences. The band formed in Miami, Florida in the year 2000, though their lineup has undergone personnel changes and their style evolved over the years. The present lineup consists of vocalist Itagui Correa, guitarist Mark Kondrat, drummer Javier Delgado, percussionist Daniel Ferrer, and a horn section led by Lasim Richards on Trombone, though at times as many as five to seven guest musicians may join onstage for shows and tours. The group's sound is a distinct one, drawing not only from the members' own diverse backgrounds, but from other countries' musical styles as well. Still, the heart and soul of their hybrid style emanates from Colombia, the South American country's traditional styles everpresent in Locos Por Juana's unique modern take. Also integral to Locos Por Juana's style is the musical influence of the Caribbean islands, in particular reggae and dub from Jamaica. Funk also plays a crucial role in their music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14424

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Locos Por Juana

Locos Por Juana is a bilingual Latin band most notably recognized by their energetic live performances and their unique fusion of Latin styles and influences. The band formed in Miami, Florida in the year 2000, though their lineup has undergone personnel changes and their style evolved... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Momo's

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Lord Huron

In the spring of 2010 Ben S. traveled easterly from Los Angeles to Northern Michigan. He spent a week at the site of his childhood retreats: the shores of Lake Huron. It was there he set to work developing a batch of songs and a week later, the first Lord Huron EP was complete. He named the recording, Into the Sun. Upon his return to L.A., Ben set to work putting a band together. He called on his percussion-playing childhood friend Mark, who was in Nashville after performing for a time in the Caribbean. Mark swiftly packed up his drums and other gadgets and drove across country to California. The boys then recruited the rest of the Mighty Band, each of whom hails from Michigan. Lord Huron's music is an auditory travelogue. Evocative of many places, but tied to none in particular. Lush harmonies inspired by Calypso singers, folk traditions and the American frontier fuse with modern experimentation to create the distinctive sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13605

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Lord Huron

Lord Huron is a musical and visual project created by Ben Schneider. Originally a solo project, collaborators now include Mark Barry (percussion, vocals), Miguel Briseno (bass, percussion) and Tom Renaud (guitar, vocals). Ben Schneider was born in Michigan and started playing music... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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Maggie Walters

Maggie Walters writes songs and sings them, but isn't your average singer-songwriter. Not even close. For starters, The Butthole Surfers’ Paul Leary (Sublime, Meat Puppets) doesn't produce records for the average singer-songwriter. Leary has produced Walters' forthcoming, and as-yet-untitled album- an eclectic set of songs featuring Austin’s best-known musicians (as Texas Music Magazine suggested in a Walters' review, “genuine talent seeks its own level.”) On the album, you'll find appearances from JJ Johnson (John Mayer), David Garza, George Reiff (Court Yard Hounds) and Bukka Allen (BoDeans). The set's first single, “No Sex,” features an appearance from one of SXSW 2010's best-received international discoveries-The Faroe Island's Guðrið Hansdóttir. Their collaboration is smart and sultry, but also more than a little quirky and surprising. It's an anthemic introduction to an album flush with compelling songs that ought to send listeners to the thesaurus looking for new adjectives to describe what they've heard- and you can bet "average" isn't going to be one of em'. Four years ago, Walters met Paul Leary at a SXSW showcase. The pair quickly agreed to work together and have made two albums together- 2008's Midwestern Hurricane and the forthcoming follow-up. Midwestern Hurricane, which featured cameos from Ray Wylie Hubbard and Ian McLagan, earned Walters some of the best reviews of her career and earned her television placements within programs on NBC, CNBC and in AMC Movie theatres nationwide. In Austin, Walters’ songs have been featured regularly on both KGSR and KUT and she has been featured nationally on The Bob Edwards Show and XM Radio’s Radar Report. Walters' new record will be in-stores later in 2011. An Austin record-release party and national tour will follow. For more information, interview requests, or press materials: info@maggiewalters.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14671

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Maggie Walters

Maggie Walters writes songs and sings them, but isn't your average singer-songwriter. Not even close. For starters, The Butthole Surfers’ Paul Leary (Sublime, Meat Puppets) doesn't produce records for the average singer-songwriter. Leary has produced Walters' forthcoming, and as-yet-untitled... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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Meredith Bragg

Many things have happened in the years since Virginia songwriter Meredith Bragg's last album was released, but nothing will give more insight into his newest full-length, Nest, than the recent birth of his daughter. While pulling inspiration from sources as disparate as John James Audobon (Birds of North America) or Renaissance architecture (The Last Hours of Brunelleschi), the subtext of parenthood is a natural -- though initially unintentional -- through-line. Teaming up with long time collaborator and producer Chad Clark (Dismemberment Plan, Georgie James, Beauty Pill), Nest also finds Meredith extending his sonic palette from the self-restrained single guitar of his sophomore record (Silver Sonya) to a larger handful of musicians, instruments and digital experimentation. The result is his most engaging and expansive record to date. Meredith lives in Alexandria VA with his wife, daughter, two cats and a general lack of shelf-space. Nest is his fourth release for The Kora Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14489

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Meredith Bragg

Many things have happened in the years since Virginia songwriter Meredith Bragg's last album was released, but nothing will give more insight into his newest full-length, Nest, than the recent birth of his daughter. While pulling inspiration from sources as disparate as John James... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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Meta Gruau

Mid-paced, mid-heavy, mid-noise, mid-candy, the sound of Meta Gruau will stick in your head for a long time. Oscillating between punk, electro, new-wave and garage, the "synth sludge" trio has been part of Montreal's music scene since 2006. Their first full length record was released in April 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13074

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Meta Gruau

Mid-paced, mid-heavy, mid-noise, mid-candy, the sound of Meta Gruau will stick in your head for a long time. Oscillating between punk, electro, new-wave and garage, the "synth sludge" trio has been part of Montreal's music scene since 2006. Their first full length record was released... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Spill

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Movus

Corría el año de 2004; en Guadalajara, Raúl Andréu (guitarra), Esteban Testolini (guitarra), Pablo Crespo (guitarra), Jose Luis Domínguez (bajo) y Russel Ruvalcaba (batería) inician un proyecto influenciado por los recientes sonidos del post-rock y por las diferentes formas de la música experimental contemporánea. El proyecto llevaría el nombre de Movus, y tendría como leit motif principal el crear composiciones perfectamente balanceadas, llenas de una narrativa sonora que pudiera contar historias con sonidos, mas no palabras. Seis años después, y ya con un excelente primer disco homónimo bajo el brazo, Movus se perfila como una de las bandas mexicanas más universales de los últimos años. Esto se debe a que han sabido crear un imaginario musical con intensos guiños a la composición cinematográfica (lo que llevó a una de sus creaciones -“Midgard II”- a ser elegida como el tema oficial del Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara, por ejemplo) y a los principales exponentes del género. Movus no se plantea reinventar la rueda, simplemente la hacen rodar de manera sublime, personal y honesta. Después de haber compartido escenario con Yo La Tengo, Tristeza, Explosions In The Sky y Mum (entre otros), la banda está lista para dar el paso más firme de su carrera de la mano de Maxa FireKeeper, su disco más entrañable y sólido hasta la fecha. Compuesto en el corazón de Jalisco en el verano de 2009 (en Cajititlán), Maxa FireKeeper contó con la colaboración de un referente obligado del post-rock: Jimmy LaValle, la mente maestra detrás de The Album Leaf, quién participó tanto en la producción como en la composición del disco. Maxa FireKeeper fue grabado entre septiembre y octubre de 2009 en los estudios Suite 21 con la participación de Jimmy LaValle. Los arreglos finales del disco se grabaron en los estudios Tercer Piso en colaboración con Alejandro Pérez “Orco”. El disco fue mezclado por Jay Pellici (quién también ha mezclado a Deerhoof) en los estudios Tiny Telephone en San Francisco. Fue en esta etapa donde el cuarteto magikmagik (que ha colaborado con Sting y Johnny Greenwood, por ejemplo) y James Lehner baterista de Tristeza, se sumaron a las colaboraciones. El Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco fue pieza fundamental de esta obra, al proveer apoyo y sustento a la grabación. El título de esta recién creada obra está inspirado en la simbología de los huicholes, donde el venado (Maxa significa venado en huichol) es el guardián del fuego, quién mantiene la conjugación suprema de los elementos, la sabiduría de la naturaleza, la fantasía de la misma y la visión suprema después de la limpieza espiritual. Maxa FireKeeper marca la consolidación del grupo, donde todos los integrantes han sabido mantener esa chispa creativa que los ha mantenido juntos por más de seis años.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11218

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Movus

In the year 2003 Movus was formed in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico by Esteban Testolini, Pablo Crespo, Russel Ruvalcaba, José Luis DOmínguez (Chelis) and Raul Andreu (Rulo), now they are an active band in the world´s underground scene. With three published music records, various... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
512

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Nedry

Following a series of internet based interactions between 2007 and 2008, the three-piece decided to meet face-to-face in the spring of 2008 in order to explore their bordering on obsessive ideas of how electronic and analogue instrumentation could collide, fuse and synergise within a live setting. Combining this obsession with their shared first love of the movie Jurrasic Park, the band began performing live as Nedry throughout the latter half of 2008. During this period, as a two-piece, they developed a distinctive sound, setting the foundation for vocalist Okakita's return to the band in early 2009. Having spent Christmas in her native Japan, Okakita arrived back in her adopted home town of London with a desire to push Nedry's style into new, exciting directions, applying her voice both lyrically and as a looped instrument that would intertwine with the tri-polar spasms of the band's downtempo but occasionally noisy electro-neurotic sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14634

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Nedry

Following a series of internet based interactions between 2007 and 2008, the three-piece decided to meet face-to-face in the spring of 2008 in order to explore their bordering on obsessive ideas of how electronic and analogue instrumentation could collide, fuse and synergise within... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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Neon Trees

Neon Trees Tyler Glenn: lead vocals/keyboards Chris Allen: guitars Branden Campbell: bass Elaine Bradley: drums/vocals “I wanna shake up your system/I wanna rattle your bones/I wanna take you to the stars/And then I’ll leave you alone.” “Farther Down” Like their name, Neon Trees are a combination of slick pop hooks and sturdy organic rock, both melodic and hard-hitting, their anthems of adolescent angst, longing, love lost and found, delivered with the kind of heart-on-the-sleeve passion that only comes from hard work and commitment. Their Mercury/Island Def Jam debut, Habits, produced by Tim Pagnotta, is a refreshing blast of timeless rock energy and spirit that wouldn’t sound out of place at any point from ‘60s garage-rock to 2010 dance rock, with the first single, “Animal,” taking off from a round of weaving, angular guitars into a song equally at home in the arena as on the dance floor, a paean to sexual longing in which singer/front man Tyler Glenn wails, “Take a bite out of my heart tonight.,” and you have no reason to doubt his sincerity. Take hook-happy new wave, add to it the classic-rock story-telling humanity and leaven with other-worldly charisma, and you begin to understand the palette Neon Trees are working from. “I have this weird, obsessive nature of wanting to be a superhero,” admits Glenn, who cites his two favorite performers as the Boss and the King of Pop. “I just want to help my friends and the people I love by saving them, only to realize they’re really saving me by listening to the music. The songs are all about forgiveness, love and passion, which basically sums up the whole vibe of what we’re about as a band, professionally and spiritually.” In the opening “Sins of my Youth,” Tyler reminisces about a childhood of trial, error and eventual self-discovery. “I’ve got these habits I cannot break… Call me crazy/I was born to make a mess.” “Your Surrender” takes Roy Orbison’s romantic plaint and sets it up against Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound, while “Girls and Boys in School” speaks for itself, with a playground chant over a dark yet sing-along synth-pop chorus. Chris Allen has a quirky, edgy Johnny Marrr-meets-The Edge guitar playing while drummer Elaine Bradley drums with the intensity of John Bonham adding a heartbeat to the sensuality of the songs. “We’re all about songs which relate the human experience,” says Las Vegas native, bassist Branden Campbell. “The emotion is very important to us. Our logo is a human heart with wings. We try to keep it real, but we’re not afraid to dream, either, work hard and admit we want success.” “We approach the songs from a classic perspective,” adds guitarist Chris Allen, who formed the initial group in Southern California with neighbor Tyler, who lived around the corner. “Even from the start, it was all about the music for us. We didn’t even talk, just practice.” “I’ve always tried to keep my feet on the ground with my songwriting,” adds Tyler, a self-taught musician who began composing when he was six. “I try to focus on getting out what I’m thinking and feeling. It’s a tool to help me cope with all the weird things that come into my mind. I’m just happy to have found that outlet.” When Allen moved to Provo, UT, to attend school, Glenn followed him, knowing he wanted to play music with Allen. “That was a real awkward trip,” laughs Chris. “We drove all the way out there and hardly said a word to each other. All we knew was we wanted to play music together.” Once there, they were soon joined by Campbell on bass and drummer Bradley, a Midwestern Led Zeppelin/Depeche Mode fan, a combination that clicked despite the fact the individual members eventually discovered they were all very different people. “We are all so fascinatingly different,” explains Bradley, who has been playing in bands since she was 14, first as a guitarist then as a drummer. “Tyler’s the quirky serious type who is really a goofball. Branden’s the musical history encyclopedia. Chris is the manual labor. Being in this band is like an arranged marriage where divorce is not an option, and I’m ok with that.” Being signed to a major label hasn’t changed Neon Trees one bit. “Our goal and how we play are still the same,” insists Tyler. “We’ve always tried to evoke a larger-than-life feel, even if we’re playing to 10 people in a garage. We’re just trying to keep our feet on the ground and remember why we started doing this in the first place.” “Music is a sacred act of communion for me, offering hope and love,” says Tyler. “That’s the heart of this band. Just like in life, though, you need to have fun, too, you have to laugh and dance and sing. The songs that last and get people to feel something are the ones they can sing along to and really identify with.” “There’s so much breath to what we do,” adds Elaine. “Every song represents a different aspect of our sound. We don’t stick to a single formula. And we have the goods to back it up live.” “Our favorite thing is playing live shows, traveling, seeing new places, meeting new people,” adds Chris. “We just want to share that feeling we got from the bands that inspired us, and then We want to pass the torch.” With their major label debut, Habits, Neon Trees light the fire.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15249

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Neon Trees

Neon Trees Tyler Glenn – Vocals/Keyboards Chris Allen – Guitar Branden Campbell – Bass Elaine Bradley – Drums/Backing Vocals Any conversation with Neon Trees’ Tyler Glenn is likely to be heavy on the word “fascinated.” He’s fascinated by pop culture, the talent of... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Rusty Spurs

11:00pm CDT

Phantogram

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Phantogram

Can a band working in relative isolation craft music that resonates with listeners around the world? Can that band and its music evolve and connect with an ever-widening audience without sacrificing quality or compromising integrity? When the band in question is Phantogram, the answer... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Lustre Pearl

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11:00pm CDT

Pierce Turner

The Penguin Book Rough Guide to Irish Music says about Pierce Turner There is no one in the whole wide world of music quite like Pierce Turner; a unique visionary, the owner of a voice that drips emotion, a consummate lyricist and the creator of tunes which are both complex and accessible. Born and raised in Wexford town, Pierce’s musical journey began as a boy soprano in his school choir and regularly sang in the local festival, an experience he describes as “Like living in a Catholic version of Pet Sounds” (The Beach Boys classic album). Plainsong was a formative influence, but the young Turner was developing his love of song through Emmetspiceland and Tir Na Nog, while never losing his affection for the tunes of Carolan and the work of Sean O’Riada. He was also learning the clarinet and piano and listening to The Beatles, Dylan and Pink Floyd. Spells in various beat groups, and folk rock groups ensued before he and long time friend, (and future Black 47 singer/guitarist) Larry Kirwan set off for New York “Just to escape the restrictions of Ireland and my own self-inflicted restrictions.” They had a minor radio hit as a duo before forming a new wave band, The Major Thinkers and nearly made it with a song called “Avenue B is the place to be”. Tiring of the scene, Pierce began composing instrumentals for modern dance and became friends with avant-garde composer Philip Glass. They headed for London and secured a record deal resulting in the album “It’s Only a long way across” (1986), co-produced by Philip Glass, which included the classic “Wicklow Hills” (covered by Christy Moore) and Turner’s droll account of Wexford gossip, “Musha God help her”. Pierce next began collaborating with trombonist, Fred Parcells (later to join Black 47), resulting in a new depth to his sound, some astonishing live performances and 1989’s stunning The Sky and the Ground. Even this, however, was surpassed by Now is Heaven, an album ridiculously overlooked by both critics and punters, and containing Turner’s best-ever song, “All Messed Up”, an exploration of personal confusion which draws on the flute of Seamus Egan to enhance the melody’s traditional roots. Since then Pierce has released four further albums, 1996’s live Manana in Manhattan the following year’s superb Angelic Language, 2001’s Three Minute World which was voted “One of the hundred greatest Irish albums of all time “ and 2004’s The Boy to be with” to great critical acclaim in the Irish Times. Record companies and record stores have problems categorizing Pierce (one Irish shop currently stocks his releases in the Sean-Nos section!), but the man’s talent is unstoppable and deserves a far wider audience. Fortunately, he continues to write and play (the EP Action appeared in 1999), and the high points of his career have been collected on the comprehensive The Compilation (1998 Beggars Banquet). Just buy, listen and marvel. Geoff Wallis For more information check out Pierce Turner’s website www.pierceturner.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14059

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Pierce Turner

The Penguin Book Rough Guide to Irish Music says about Pierce Turner There is no one in the whole wide world of music quite like Pierce Turner; a unique visionary, the owner of a voice that drips emotion, a consummate lyricist and the creator of tunes which are both complex and accessible... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:00pm CDT

Quiet Company

2010 was a break out year for Austin, TX’s QUIET COMPANY. They began the year by playing SXSW 2010 & self-producing/recording their 6 track EP, Songs for Staying In, which was released to incredible critical acclaim in May, 2010. The 1st single, “How Do You Do It” was quickly added to KGSR’s rotation, and with in weeks, was also a staff pick selection by KROX’s Trevin Smith and added into full rotation on their station as well. “How Do You Do It” was featured for over 4 months on both stations. The enormous amount of radio play drastically increased Quiet Company’s profile around Texas and earned them opening spots on tours with the Toadies, Bob Schneider & Rooney and allowed them to play in front of sold out crowds at the House of Blues in Dallas and Houston. The demand in Austin for Quiet Company exploded in 2010. They received offers to headline the historic Threadgills World Headquarters, Antones, & Emo’s and continued to play monthly in Austin with an ever increasing draw. The highlight of the year came when they were asked to record a session for ACL presents Satellite Stages at the world famous KLRU studios 6A in August. http://www.klru.org/satellitesets/artist/quiet-company/ Quiet Company’s music made a splash on TV as well. Their songs were featured on multiple episodes of MTV’s The Real World New Orleans, Keeping Up With the Kardashians & they were asked to play themselves on an episode of ABC’s My Generation and had 2 songs featured in the series. Quiet Company ended 2010 with a tour in September that took them through the Midwest including Chicago, Nashville, Cincinnati, Shreveport. In November of 2010 they began recording & self-producing their 3rd album which is on schedule to be released in Spring 2011. 2009 Highlights: Shifting their focus from spreading their time thin over the national touring circuit to developing their fan base locally and regionally, Quiet Company made huge strides and built considerable buzz in 2009. They released their sophmore record, "Everyone You Love Will Be Happy Soon," to critical praise in March 09 and shared the stage with bands such as The Toadies, What Made Milwaukee Famous, Los Lonely Boys, This Will Destroy You, Dear & The Headlights, Adam Lazzara of Taking Back Sunday, The Rocketboys, and Alpha Rev. "Everyone" received regular radio play on Austin radio stations KROX, KUT, COOP, & KLBJ while the videos for the first two singles, "On Modern Men" and "Its Better To Spend Money..." find themselves in regular rotation on local music channel METV as well as numerous internet radio/film podcasts from all over America, Canada, and Europe. Quiet Company's catalog was licensed out to a few non exclusive licensing companies and thus far has been used by Sweet Leaf Tea's Sweet Leaf TV, as well as two episodes of E! Network's Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and an upcoming episode of MTV's Real World. Since their inception in 2005, Quiet Company has traveled all over the country, logging over 400 shows just since 2007, and though the lineup has changed, the goal never has: To write epic pop music that is intelligent, honest, and thought provoking.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11458

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Quiet Company

Quiet Company is joyful, magnificent indie powerpop. If you love indie rock but wish it leaned more towards the rock side of the moniker, if you're a fan of Britpop but feel like it might be even better when flavored with a twist of Texas swagger, or if you just want to get sweaty... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Marq

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11:00pm CDT

Rey Pila

In 2006 Diego composed and co-produced the critically acclaimed “Greatest Hits” with Los Dynamite, an album that allowed them to play for 4 years all over Mexico and the US, touring with Zoe in the Rockampeonato Telcel Tour as well as to share stages with the likes of Interpol, Bloc Party, The Killers and Fat Boy Slim. After ending his cycle with Los Dynamite Diego started writing the songs that would end up creating Rey Pila, the self-titled, solo album recorded in October 2009 at the New York studio of producer/engineer Paul Majahan (TV On The Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Liars). Ranging from psychedelia to Detroit's old sound of Motown Rey Pila holds 10 precious tracks (6 of them in English, 4 of them in Spanish) with huge choruses, squalling dissonance and sheets of twinkling electronic ambience all of them composed and co-produced by Diego.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14314

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Rey Pila

http://reypila.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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11:00pm CDT

Roadsaw

As they ready for the release of their newly minted self titled record on the Small Stone label , ROADSAW make one thing perfectly clear. Their sound is as searing and sleazy today as it was when they rose from the blue blood streets of Boston 18 years ago. For the unfamiliar, ROADSAW, delivers its listeners an audio map thru the amplified analog landscape of 70's FM rock radio. From the shores of British electric blues, through the Southern Rock swamps and into heart of California's psychedelic desert , ROADSAW's long strange trip is a virtual history of heavy riffs. With every tour, every new record, ROADSAW's fans and freinds kept coming back for more. On the road, they've shared stages big and small on both sides of the Atlantic with comrades like Orange Goblin, Fu Manchu, Queens Of The Stone Age, Nebula, Scissorfight, Karma To Burn, Black Label Society and many others. ROADSAW have also been regular guests at CMJ and SXSW events and played every "Metal" or "Stoner" festival that would have them. Over the years ROADSAW continued to add to their impressive resume which included five full lengths, a dozen of singles and a slew of covers and one-offs for numerous compilations. Their third album, 1998's epic double disc "Rawk N Roll" is considered by many to be their most popular and well crafted offering to date. 2010's version of the band is built around the core of ROADSAW's classic "Rawk N Roll" line up. Still leading the charge is veteran guitarist Ian Ross, and original members Tim Catz and Craig Riggs on bass and vocals. Newest member drummer Jeremy Hemond provides the heavy hand required to propel this smoking engine forward. This spring ROADSAW will be releasing a new collection of heavy gems. For their sixth full length release ( their second on the Small Stone imprint ) the band called upon long time associate and legendary producer Sean Slade. Known mostly for his work with Indie stars The Pixies, Radiohead and Dinosaur Jr., Slade also possesses a record collectors mind and love for all things loud. When he asked if he could dust off the 24 track Studer tape deck in the corner of the studio and record the new tracks to two inch analog tape, ROADSAW knew they had their man. With Mad Oak Studio wiz-kid Benny Grotto twisting the knobs and Slade's sagely guidance, ROADSAW laid down their most potent record to date. Songs like " Dead And Buried", " So Low Down" and "Weight In Gold" bear the red-hot ROADSAW brand with a new found urgency and conviction. Next on the calendar is a record release party scheduled in March at Austin's SXSW and US / European tours to follow. Looks like 2011 could be one of ROADSAW's best years yet.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11866

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Roadsaw

The Boston-based groove-metal band Roadsaw released their debut album Nationwide ...

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Barbarella

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11:00pm CDT

Royal Canoe

Royal Canoe is a deadly band armed with falsettos, guitars, effects pedals, drums, basses, tambourines, shakers and a five-keyboard super-weapon. Royal Canoe play lyrically sharp pop songs that move people and make people move. It all began in 2006, when Matt Peters (The Waking Eyes) teamed up with some Winnipeg friends and musicians (Nathan Blanchard, Jo Snyder, Tom Keenan and others) to write a collection of songs. Many of the songs that emerged revolved around tragic characters, each treated with equal parts humour and tender endearment. "Kasparov" is a love song from the super-computer Deep Blue to chess champion Gary Kasparov, "Dear June" is about a Siamese twin who wants to go it alone and "Me Loving Your Money (Gonna See Us Through This)" explores the complexities of love...kinda. Royal Canoe was born, and after some more collaboration the aptly titled album, CO-OP Mode was completed. It was never to be played live. Ever. Fast forward three years to 2009, when Peters finally found time to put together a band. He enlisted the limitless talents of Winnipeg musicians Bucky Driedger and Matt Schellenberg (The Liptonians), fellow Waking Eye, Joey Penner and the double-drummer assault of - Derek Allard (Tele) and Michael Jordan (The Liptonians). The new recruits have given the songs renewed energy, turning the album from an attic recording to a dynamic live show. Since first hitting the stage in September of 2009, the band has built a strong local buzz and shared the stage with bands like The Most Serene Republic (Arts & Crafts), Bend Sinister (Distort), Winter Gloves (Paper Bag), Forest City Lovers (Out of This Spark) and Young Galaxy. On July 6 2010, the band officially released CO OP Mode in Canada on Head in the Sand Records and toured nationally in support. Almost immediately, the band hit the road again, reinforcing themselves as one of Canada's most dynamic live acts. Always writing, the band is currently amassing batches and batches of demos in preparation for the follow up to CO OP Mode. With a solid line-up in place, an evolution in sound and a more unified front, the new songs are already generating excitement. This winter the band will release a digital single in North America and showcase much of their new material at Canadian Music Week and SXSW.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12318

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Royal Canoe

A six-piece ensemble from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Royal Canoe give you everything, but on their own maniacally hybrid terms. It's one thing to reference a particular style, or even a range of styles. It's another thing entirely to grab huge handfuls of sounds from pretty much anywhere... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Parish Underground

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11:00pm CDT

Say Hi

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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11:00pm CDT

Sleeper Agent

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Sleeper Agent

http://sleeperagentmusic.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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11:00pm CDT

SPL

SPL aka Sam Pool has spent the last decade taking risks and breaking the mold in electronic music. Received internationally, SPL feeds the ears and souls of bassheads worldwide. From thousands of screaming fans in St. Petersburg and Kiev arenas, to massive club nights in Holland and New Zealand, to stateside venues from the east to west coast, SPL delivers with passion and musical prowess that goes beyond the current state of dance music. Because of his international experiences and influences, SPL has launched into new territories time and time again. SPL’s most recent approach forays into the depths of dub-hop infused hyperbass music. Combining elements from the pulse of an all-night party and a healthy dose of Trap-Star Crunk, a unique and highly energetic experience emerges every time SPL gets on the decks. For those who cannot wait for a show, the same sound and intensity can be found in his recent track “Back at It” or his massive remix of Bassnectar's "Bass Head". Either way, SPL is bound to take your head on an intergalactic-bass journey, and leave you begging for more!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13149

Artists

SPL

Combining years of experience with a fresh enthusiasm in a way that very few artists can, SPL aka Sam Pool turns audio expectations on their heads with his dynamic take on electronic music, producing a party sound informed by rock and combining elements of dubstep, neurocrunk, psychedelic... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Barcelona

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11:00pm CDT

Stephen Jerzak

Stephen Jerzak is a solo musician from Lacrosse, WI signed to Universal Republic.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14639

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Stephen Jerzak

Stephen Jerzak is a solo musician from Lacrosse, WI signed to Universal Republic.

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
tenOak

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11:00pm CDT

Superhumanoids

Superhumanoids make dreamy pop that shouts summery '60s harmonies, garage rock's raw tonality, slick new-wave electronics, and the adventurous dissonance of '90s indie rock. Originally a solo bedroom project, the LA band quickly evolved into a multifaceted foursome equally focused on propulsive live performances and glimmery productions for private listening. Superhumanoids' 2008 demos were passed around by pals to friends of pals, leading to remix work for an array of artists including The Wombats, Zebra & Snake, Xiu Xiu, and Local Natives. Superhumanoids' formal debut, Urgency, was released in 2010 by Hit City USA (US) and Oh! Inverted World (UK) to acclaim from The Fader, LA Weekly, and The Guardian. The EP, available on 12" vinyl and digital download, was produced and recorded by Superhumanoids and highlights the crew's penchant for organic textures, electronic flourishes, and charming male/female vocal interplay.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13248

Artists

Superhumanoids

superhumanoids makes dreamy pop that shouts summery '60s harmonies, garage rock's raw tonality, slick new-wave electronics, and the adventurous dissonance of '90s indie rock. LA-based, the foursome is equally focused on propulsive live performances and glimmery productions for private... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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11:00pm CDT

Susan Cowsill Band

SUSAN COWSILL'S NEW ALBUM LIGHTHOUSE FINDS LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL Special guests include Jackson Browne, The Cowsills (Bob, Paul and John), Vicki Peterson (Bangles/Continental Drifters) and session ace Waddy Wachtel NEW ORLEANS, La. - Lighthouse, Susan Cowsill's second solo album, once again embodies the timeless qualities of heart, soul and craft that are already known to anyone familiar with Cowsill's solo debut Just Believe It. The new album is slated for May 18, 2010 release on Threadhead Records. Susan first entered the pop-culture spotlight at the age of eight, as the youngest member of the '60s musical family the Cowsills. In adulthood, as a member of the beloved alt-pop supergroup the Continental Drifters, she reemerged as a vocalist and songwriter of remarkable depth and insight. In 2005, Susan made an inspired solo debut with Just Believe It. But the album's creative triumph was overshadowed by the intrusion of real-life events - namely the deaths of Susan's brothers Billy and Barry, and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, which temporarily displaced Susan and her family from her adopted hometown of New Orleans. 'Lighthouse was written over the last four years during our recovery from Hurricane Katrina,' she says. 'As you might guess, the songs on this record are pulled from the very deep well of this most life changing experience. Having lost 99.9% of our material and emotional belongings, and one whole human being, my brother Barry Cowsill, there was much to say and feel and express. It has taken all this time to pull ourselves back together to even be able to form comprehensible sentences never mind full on songs.' She adds, 'I would say that the music on this record is best described as songs about the loss of a world and a lifetime that no longer exists. It is about the uncertainty of the days, weeks and months that were ahead of us. And at the same time, it is the music of hope and faith and survival. The renewal of our city, our families and most importantly our souls.' The tribulations of the past few years resonate throughout Lighthouse. Cowsill's new songs reflect the hard-won lessons of her recent experiences, while maintaining the unmistakable sense of optimism and spirituality that's always been at the heart of her work. That indomitable spirit is reflected in the infectious grit of such emotionally vivid originals as 'ONOLA,' 'Sweet Bitter End,' 'The Way That It Goes' and 'Avenue of the Indians,' which features guest vocals by longtime friend and admirer Jackson Browne. In addition to Susan's own compositions, Lighthouse includes an impassioned reading of the late Barry Cowsill's 'River of Love,' which features soaring harmonies by Susan's brothers Bob, Paul and John Cowsill, as well as sister-in-law (and Bangles/Continental Drifters member) Vicki Peterson, and renowned session guitarist Waddy Wachtel, who played with the Cowsills in the 1960s, early in his career. Another highlight is a distinctive, stripped-down reworking of the Glen Campbell/Jimmy Webb classic 'Galveston,' which demonstrates Susan's status as a peerless interpretive singer. Cowsill further explains, 'Going through Katrina was most certainly like experiencing a death. The time in between the storm and the making of Lighthouse was the grieving period, and the recording of the music was the funeral, laying it all to rest, saying goodbye, and starting over. 'So here we are, in our new world. And this world is filled with beauty and light and excitement, and the new found knowledge that the present is really all that we have, because everything can change in the blink of an eye . . .hey . . .that sounds like a song comin' on . . . gotta go!'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13110

Artists

Susan Cowsill Band

SUSAN COWSILL'S NEW ALBUM LIGHTHOUSE FINDS LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL Special guests include Jackson Browne, The Cowsills (Bob, Paul and John), Vicki Peterson (Bangles/Continental Drifters) and session ace Waddy Wachtel NEW ORLEANS, La. - Lighthouse, Susan Cowsill's second solo... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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11:00pm CDT

Telephunken

This Spanish Nu- Funk band, has recently release 8 maxis in different european an Us labels such as Manmade, Howling Records, Big M Productions, and has been performing all over the world, US, Europe, Africa...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14568

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Telephunken

This Spanish Nu- Funk band, has recently release 8 maxis in different european an Us labels such as Manmade, Howling Records, Big M Productions, and has been performing all over the world, US, Europe, Africa...

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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11:00pm CDT

The Black Lips

200 Million Thousand What do you do when your sixteen and in deep shit? You're looking out at the world from the strip-mall and the detention hall, from the basement and the cul-de-sac and it just looks like there is a wall around you. Everybody tells you and your friends that you're going nowhere, that your lives are already ruined. What the fuck do you do? You hang around and smash stuff and get high and try to be a bad-ass, that's what you do. You steal and drink and smash up the car your mom gave you and pull your pee-pee out in public. You work at sandwich shops and fast-food joints and try to screw private school girls because they think your tough and the girls at your school think your gay because you pretended to give your friend a blowjob at the junior prom. You fuck it all up as ugly and as dirty as you can because, why the fuck not? Your parents and teachers and sandwich-shop supervisors look at you and think, "What happened to the kid? He has all the advantages in the world and he has chucked it all in the shitter. Doesn't he believe in the inherent goodness of our enlightened society? Doesn't he believe in any thing at all?" It is this question, the question of belief, nay, the question of faith, that is the crux of the matter. It is this question that was asked of the Black Lips. And the Black Lips have answered it. They have answered it in their songs and in their actions. They have answered it for every shit-assed, burned-out brat that staggers out of the suburbs. They have answered it resoundingly and continue to answer it. "Where is their answer?" you may ask. Do those psychedelic swamp guitar drones bear witness to a faith of some kind? Does the quasi-violent sexual comedy of their stage show underscore a deeply held belief system? Does their commingling of Deep South, big-tent revival rhetoric with hoary-throated, drug-haze mumble truly mean anything, to them or to anyone else? You bet your ass it means something to them. How would they have persevered through all the drudgery and threats of doom if it didn't mean a goddamn thing to them? Their adversaries have been formidable and numerous, and they have bested them all. Why, even in their earliest days, death itself reared its ugly head to attempt to halt their progress, and was dismissed directly. How, without faith, could the Black Lips have carried their message forth into the four corners of the earth? And so, on the eve of the release of their fifth album, the faith abides stronger than ever. A host of influences have passed through their gullet and provided the sustenance to keep their faith alive. The dusts of a southern back road and the big-city gutter puke crackle in the grooves of this record as it did in the previous ones. The shouts and moans and static continue to bear witness. "But faith in what?" the fathers, mayors and captains of industry might continue to ask. Well, if you've never been one of those shit-assed brats looking out into a world you were already excluded from, a world that sickened you, but for which there was no alternative, then you may not understand. But, through the eyes of one whom, like them, was a go-nowhere from the get-go, the Black Lips represent the faith that it takes to reject that world of sterile, futile, servile, silliness and forge your own world based on bravery and bad-ass-ness. They have carried to fruition the plan that has been hatched, and will continue to be hatched in the minds of dizzy, dumb and desperate youth the world over. Now they carry their message of faith to the world. FEAR NOT! BE BRAVE AND TAKE HEART! THE WORLD IS YOURS IF YOU ACCEPT THE POWER OF FAITH!!! (As I record these words a purple and orange fog engulfs the bay below me. The gin gimlets glide down my throat and I ponder the freedom that I, myself, have wrenched from the 'enlightened society' that once oppressed me. It is good and right that we should live free. I know this, the Black Lips know this, and the gulls in the bay below know this. Take this knowledge and go in faith.) Baby Gusty Accra, Ghana December, 2008
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13114

Artists

The Black Lips

200 Million Thousand What do you do when your sixteen and in deep shit? You're looking out at the world from the strip-mall and the detention hall, from the basement and the cul-de-sac and it just looks like there is a wall around you. Everybody tells you and your friends that you're... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Club de Ville

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11:00pm CDT

The Kills

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The Kills

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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11:00pm CDT

The KNUX

*The KNUX BIOGRAPHY 2BROTHERS: KRISPY & JOEY Le’STRAT BORN & RAISED IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANNA RELOCATED TO LOS ANGELES KRISPY: LEAD VOX, KEYS, PROGRAMMING, BASS JOEY: LEAD VOX, GUITAR, KEYS, PROGRAMMING, BASS DEBUT ALBUM: REMIND ME IN 3 DAYS… 4STARS - ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE ROCKED: GEFFEN CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM, SXSW, COACHELLA, SASQUACH FEST, BONAROO, ROCK THE BELLS, ESSENCE FEST, DIVERSAFEST, ALL POINTS WEST, BUMBERSHOOT, AUSTIN CITY LIMITS, VOODOO FEST CURRENTLY AGONIZING OVER THE SEQUENCING OF THE SOPHMORE ALBUM.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14528

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The KNUX

*The KNUX BIOGRAPHY 2BROTHERS: KRISPY & JOEY Le’STRAT BORN & RAISED IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANNA RELOCATED TO LOS ANGELES KRISPY: LEAD VOX, KEYS, PROGRAMMING, BASS JOEY: LEAD VOX, GUITAR, KEYS, PROGRAMMING, BASS DEBUT ALBUM: REMIND ME IN 3 DAYS… 4STARS - ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE ROCKED... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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11:00pm CDT

The MIDI Mafia

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The MIDI Mafia

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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11:00pm CDT

Tokyo Sex Destruction

Tokyo Sex Destruction have an extreme hyper-activity career since their debut in 2002. More than 100 gigs per year, five long-play albums and two EPs are a lot of work, and also the reason of their success. A success that has trespassed spanish frontiers to make them an band with european entity, being nowadays France the best market for their music. Everything started with the aggressive electricity of their debut "Le Red Soul Communitee (10 points program)" in 2002, a discharge of garage-punk full of social awareness, that put them from night to day in the first line of spanish rock 'n roll scene. That was the moral injection needed by this potentially huge band to reach an outstanding position. With the benefit of audience and media they decided that it was the right time to take it seriously and tour and record continuously until nowadays. A vinyl single split with Zeidun through SixWasNine Records, followed by the EP "The big red box for the syndicate of emotions" in 2003 also released in Germany by Trans Solar Records. Then the splendid "Black noise is the new sound!" (BCore, 04), record that made them big in France as never happened before with a BCore band. Then in 2005 with, "5th Avenue South", the most diverse and artistically successful work to date, where garage-punk is everytime more soul-driven and psychodelia flows freely in their most interesting songs. In 2008 they released "Singles" and album including 9 new songs and, his oput of print "The big red box for the syndicate of emotions" and the split single with Zeidun, as extra stuff. Last year (2009) they presented "The neighbourhood" where they found the time to improve their musical discourse, maybe by the experience acquired, maybe by Gregg Foreman's (The Delta 72, Cat Power) divine intervention as producer and keyboardist. 7 years after their debut, they came up with their best record yet. Unrecognizeable at some times, TSD picked up the best of their influences to build songs in an upper level, according to their impressing live career all around the world, from Canada to Slovenia, from Russia to the USA. With RM Sinclair added to the line-up (though he's been with the band for four intense live-playing years)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11216

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Tokyo Sex Destruction

Tokyo Sex Destruction have an extreme hyper-activity career since their debut in 2002. More than 100 gigs per year, five long-play albums and two EPs are a lot of work, and also the reason of their success. A success that has trespassed spanish frontiers to make them an band with... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Nuvola

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11:00pm CDT

Tony Lucca

Singer-songwriter Tony Lucca's sixth studio album 'Rendezvous With the Angels,' out July 13, 2010, on Rock Ridge Music (through Warner Music Group's Alternative Distribution Alliance), finds the performer crafting his most thoughtful, tuneful, and mature work yet. The album includes appearances by Lucca's 2009 tour mate Sara Bareilles (who duets on 'Back to Me') and Lady Antebellum guitarist Jason 'Slim' Gambill (featured on the bonus track 'Nobody But You'). The songs on the new album, mostly penned on the road over the course of a busy 2009 touring schedule, demonstrate new growth and fresh perspectives on the artist's part. Lucca notes, 'A lot of my earlier records have break-up songs on them, and woe-is-me songs, and pointing-finger songs. Those make for emotional music, and a lot of people can relate to those songs. But that's not really so much where I am anymore.' Now married for three years and the father of a baby girl, Lucca found the expanding emotional parameters of his life working their way into his material. ''Always' was a song I wrote for my baby girl,' he says. 'I wrote that before she was born; I wrote that while I was on tour in September of 2009, and the baby was born in October. I had a lot to think about on the road. The idea of being able to honestly, unconditionally love someone, forever and always, became an overwhelming source of inspiration, and I was able to write that pretty easily. 'Love Light' follows that, and is a creative take on the miracle-of-life adventure, about how wonderful it is to pass things along.' Three tracks on the album 'Stay With Me Tonight,' 'Song to a Martyr,' and 'Nobody But You' are longtime concert favorites that attained a life of their own via exposure on the Internet and YouTube. Lucca decided to record them after years of fan requests at shows. The album also includes a nod to one of Lucca's key influences in a cover of Billy Joel's 'Vienna.' He says, 'That was a song that I have loved since I was a kid. I spent a lot of time with Billy Joel's 'The Stranger' and '52nd Street.' Those two records were in full rotation when I was growing up. When I started learning how to play piano, I, of course, took to Billy Joel and Elton John. 'Vienna' was always one of those tunes that you had to tackle. I started playing it live, and the lyrics really hit home for me.' 'Rendezvous With the Angels' is the culmination of a life spent in music. Raised in Waterford, Michigan, Lucca began singing at age 3; by 12 he was writing and playing in Detroit-area bands. As a teen, he lived in Orlando, Florida, where he worked for four seasons on the Disney Channel's 'Mickey Mouse Club' alongside such future superstars as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and *Nsync's Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez. Lucca says of that experience, 'A lot of the kids who came out of 'Mickey Mouse Club' wound up sitting at a big banquet of stardom and celebrity and pop success. That was awesome for them, and exciting. That was what they chose to do. There was another handful of us who didn't do that. I got to California in 1995 and saw what was out there, and got away from the star-making machinery, and thought about what I was going to say before I had other people tell me to say it. For me, it wasn't so much about being big and famous and doing whatever it took to do that. It was about having a sense of self as an artist and a sense of credibility, and doing something that I was happy with, regardless of the accolades or the success.' Lucca went the Internet route and sold his first two independent releases, his debut 'So Satisfied' (1997) and the follow-up 'Strong Words, Softly Spoken' (1999), through his own website. His first commercially distributed album, 'Shotgun,' arrived in 2004. It was succeeded by his Rock Ridge Music debut 'Canyon Songs' (2006) and 'Come Around Again' (2008). His songs have been featured on TV's 'Friday Night Lights,' 'Brothers & Sisters,' 'Shark,' and 'Felicity' and in Kevin Costner's feature 'Open Range.' He has been seen on E! Entertainment Television and A&E, and performed numerous times on NBC's 'Last Call With Carson Daly.' Over the course of his career, Lucca has shared stages with *Nsync, Marc Anthony, Macy Gray, Johnny Lang, and the late Chris Whitley. His 2009 dates included an opening stint with Bareilles, gigs with Tyrone Wells, and a cooperative tour with Jay Nash and Matt Duke (which resulted in 'TFDI,' a collaborative EP recorded at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois, and released by Rykodisc in late 2009). A variety of musical influences flow through Lucca's music. Among his peers, he says, 'There have been a few artists of late who have raised the bar and have forced me to reach higher Ray LaMontagne, Jeff Tweedy and Wilco, Band of Horses, Fleet Foxes. These are people I listen to now that have become the underscore, the soundtrack to my life. Whenever I'm stuck on a lyric I think to myself, 'What would Tweedy do?'' As far as the veteran artists who have helped shape his sound and style, he adds, 'I'm a huge Crosby, Stills & Nash fan, and a Joni Mitchell fan. Lyrically and compositionally, I've always tried to incorporate their integrity into what I do. And over the last five years I've spent an ample amount of time with the Beatles. There's music, and then there's the Beatles. They're almost like a course you'd take in school.' Lucca's life-long immersion in music and his ever-deepening experience have resulted in a potently affecting new work. Summarizing his achievement on 'Rendezvous With the Angels,' he says, 'I set out to make a record that was me, as much as possible. I was trying to look at things from another angle. There are songs that deal with faith in love and letting go of relationships in hopes that they may return. It's about the ebb and flow of love.' www.tonylucca.com www.facebook.com/TonyLucca www.twitter.com/Luccadoes www.myspace.com/tonylucca For more information, please contact: Krista Mettler Skye Media / Director of Publicity, Rock Ridge Music publicity@rockridgemusic.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12245

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Tony Lucca

Singer-songwriter Tony Lucca's sixth studio album 'Rendezvous With the Angels,' out July 13, 2010, on Rock Ridge Music (through Warner Music Group's Alternative Distribution Alliance), finds the performer crafting his most thoughtful, tuneful, and mature work yet. The album includes... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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11:00pm CDT

Tune-Yards

tUnE-yArDs is the singular musical project of New England native Merrill Garbus. Possessing an expansive sound that marries a coarse folk ingenuity with the bold pop sensibility of an R&B siren, BiRd-BrAiNs was assembled with a staunch DIY aesthetic. Recording herself using a digital voice recorder and assembled using shareware mixing software, she was described by Stereogum as “a self-contained Sublime Frequencies compilation, jumping between blues, African tunes, shiny reggae-esque sprawls, and lo-fi folk”, infusing the worldly sonic palette of M.I.A. or post-punk pioneers The Raincoats. Merrill also happens to be one of the nicest/coolest individuals we’ve ever come across!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13232

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Tune-Yards

tUnE-yArDs is the singular musical project of New England native Merrill Garbus. Possessing an expansive sound that marries a coarse folk ingenuity with the bold pop sensibility of an R&B siren, BiRd-BrAiNs was assembled with a staunch DIY aesthetic. Recording herself using a digital... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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11:00pm CDT

Uncle Jesse

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Uncle Jesse

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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11:00pm CDT

Weekend

Within a grainy film-still between a summer sunset and the end of times lies the post-punk squall of Weekend. Weekend filter the aggression, tempo and sneer of punk through a wall of reverb, haunting melody, feedback and primitive garage guitar. Formed in San Francisco in late 2009, the band have quickly developed a totally distinctive take on the history of noise rock. Combining noisy guitars, pounding rhythms and dark post-punk vibes in fresh ways isn't easy, but Weekend somehow make it look like it is. Their new album Sports is one of the most assured debuts in recent memory, full of rumbling rhythms, layers of LOUD guitars and most of all great songs that pay special attention to texture and atmosphere, and leaven even the most riotous moments with unexpected shards of melody. "Coma Summer" kicks things off in stunning fashion, an epic slice of noise/gaze that stands tall with No Age's best power-drone. "Youth Haunts" is a new version of a tune from their long sold-out 10" single on Mexican Summer and shows off the band's darker, more tribal side. "Monday Morning" is a dreamy noisescape, a perfect lead-in to the driving, punky "Monongah, WV," which is blessed with a chorus melody a lot of straight pop bands would kill for. As the album continues, it takes in such touchstones as the the chaotic psychedelic noise of groups like Skullflower and Terminal Cheesecake, and the scything racket of post-No Wave noise bands DUSTdevils and Sonic Youth. "Age Class" storms along like classic Killing Joke, and "Veil" is an echoey tune that builds and builds to a smashing coda, trailing off into spectral trails of feedback and incidental static. "End Times" is power-pop as interpreted by "Feed Me With Your Kiss"-era MBV, an amazing mix of melody and racket that perfecting encapsulates what Sports and Weekend are about. "Afterimage" and "Untitled" wrap up the album on a high note, a crescendo of pounding, relentless power.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12000

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Weekend

http://weekendtheband.us

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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11:00pm CDT

Widespread Panic

Everybody loves surprises, that feeling of not knowing what might be around the next corner -- and that’s exactly the vibe that Widespread Panic gives off every time they unleash a new album. Sometimes that means taking listeners on a nice, smooth ride, and sometimes it means making ‘em hold on tight, but either way, it means the trip is gonna be worth it. On Dirty Side Down, their ATO debut and 11th studio offering overall, Widespread Panic offer listeners the sonic equivalent of a dip in a cool mountain stream. At once bracing and cleansing, invigorating and soothing, the album is something of an emotional travelogue, its ebb and flow evident in every aspect of the instrumental interplay -- skittering rhythms, fanciful guitar flights and low-slung melodies alike -- as well as the pensive-but-not-ponderous lyrical tone. “We didn’t necessarily have an overall vision for the album going in, because we never really have things that cut and dried,” says singer-guitarist John Bell. “We all came in with some ideas, and had a few bits of subject matter that we really wanted to touch on, but the one thing we all agreed about was the fact that we wanted to make sure we could play every song live and really enjoy playing all of them.” The sprawling, serpentine “Saint Ex” sets the tenor of the album beautifully, with guitarist Jimmy Herring unspooling indigo-hued lines that weave gracefully around Bell’s impressionistic short story -- a tale that uses the life of Little Prince writer Antoine St. Exupery as the foundation for a poignant tale of the thin lines that connect us as people and the circumstances that sometimes put a kink in those lines. Such twists and turns permeate Dirty Side Down, from the title track -- a breathless excursion that reminds us that life is more about the journey than the mere act of getting from point A to point B -- to the breezy instrumental voyage laid out in “St. Louis Jam,” a piece that’s long played a part in the sextet’s live performances. “Quite a few of these songs had been around for a while, like ‘St. Louis’ and ‘Visiting Day,’” says Bell. “But a lot of them, people might not recognize from the live sets because they’ve changed a lot -- some of them with different tempos, some with different chord structures. That’s the beauty of working with these guys, there’s never a sense of that song is my baby, you can’t mess with it.’” There’s a lot of subtle messing going on throughout Dirty Side Down, from drummer Todd Nance’s gritty lead vocal on “Clinic Cynic” to the alternately fierce and friendly guitar sparring that veins the closer, “Cotton Was King,” a tune redolent of the Band at its sepia-toned best. “Everybody in the band has a really broad musical vocabulary, and sometimes we use certain parts of it, sometimes we keep certain parts on hold,” says Jimmy Herring, who, at four years worth of service, is the newest Panic recruit. “Every song is donated to the cause, I like to say. It’s almost subconscious after a while.” Widespread Panic cut its teeth, like so many of its forebears, on the southern bar circuit, where winning fans and influencing patrons takes a unique combination of musical panache and from-the-gut persistence. John Bell and Michael Houser had spent the better part of five years writing, playing and racking up life experiences as collaborators and friends by the time the fully-coalesced band’s first official show took place in 1986. From there, the Panic spread stealthily but immutably, via disc -- their first full-length, Space Wrangler, followed in 1987 -- and, even more importantly, the constant gigging that shaped them into one of the era’s most extraordinary live bands. Panic separated themselves from the crowd by working both ends of the sonic spectrum -- crafting tightly-wound and memorable songs and using those as jumping off points for improvisations that turn heads and then keep them bobbing. “People have recorded tapes of us doing a song for 20 minutes live and sometimes when it will come out on a record, they’ll say ‘why is it just five minutes long?,’” says bassist Dave Schools, with a laugh. “That’s kind of cool, though, I think that most people don’t have a pre-conceived notion and they like the air of mystery. I know we do.” The 1992 arrival of keyboardist John Hermann added another layer to the thickly textured Panic canvas -- as was evident in the funky, sinuous grooves that dominated classic albums like 1993’s Everyday and Ain’t Life Grand, which followed a year later. For the next several years, they’d seldom stay in one place long enough to gather moss, criss-crossing the country and putting notch after notch on their collective belt -- like playing what’s widely considered to be the biggest record-release party of all time (a 100,000 strong hometown gathering to mark the release of Light Fuse, Get Away). Panic weathered its share of ups and downs as the new millennium broke, and the highs were very high -- like their headlining slot on two nights of the inaugural Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2002. But the same year, Widespread Panic endured its darkest period, as co-founder Michael Houser was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer -- an illness he battled bravely, following his musical passion, until he passed away in August at the age of 40. While the band soldiered on, taking a break to pursue solo projects for a goodly bit of 2004 and spending time nurturing one of their pet charities, the Tunes for Tots program, it wasn’t until longtime friend Herring signed on in late 2006 that the band really got back in gear. “All I ever wanted was to be in a band, and not just with a bunch of guys who get together and play,” says Herring. “And with this band, it’s a band. No one person is more important than the others, and in my mind, that’s what music should be.” That communality runs through every aspect of Widespread Panic, in their many socially-driven efforts -- like the band’s efforts in rebuilding homes in their beloved New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina -- and most importantly, in their music. It positively radiates from their plaintive version of “This Cruel Thing” (a previously unreleased song from the pen of frequent collaborator Vic Chesnutt, who passed away at Christmas of 2009) as well as the hard-scrabble tone of the steely-eyed “North,” on which percussionist Sunny Ortiz turns up the heat measurably. It’s a seamless thing, and that’s just the way they like it. “We’ve always considered the camaraderie of the band to be as important as anything else, more important, actually,” says Nance. “There are bands where guys only see each other when they’re on tour, and then maybe even only when they’re at the shows. This band isn’t like that. It really is like a family and I think that comes through in the music. I hope so.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12850

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Widespread Panic

Everybody loves surprises, that feeling of not knowing what might be around the next corner -- and that’s exactly the vibe that Widespread Panic gives off every time they unleash a new album. Sometimes that means taking listeners on a nice, smooth ride, and sometimes it means making... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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11:00pm CDT

Wolfgang Gartner

WOLFGANG GARTNER The name Wolfgang is synonymous with greatness. Name your baby Wolfgang, and he may grow up to be one of the world's leading chefs, or a member of a seminal band like Kraftwerk or Van Halen. In keeping with that tradition, in less than three years the producer and DJ known as Wolfgang Gartner has gone from strength to strength, with eight #1 tracks on Beatport (including the site's best-selling track of 2009) and remixes for A-list artists (Black Eyed Peas, Timbaland, Britney Spears), all lauded by peers such as David Guetta, T¯esto, and Pete Tong. No, with the forename Wolfgang, Gartner's success shouldn't surprise anyone. And yet it does. Because that is his stock in trade: surprising listeners. 'Right now, I feel like I have a responsibility to advance the genre,' he says. 'I have to come up with something completely new, that's never been done before.' Just study a couple of Gartner's smashes to understand how rapidly his game keeps changing. The melody of 'Undertaker' is composed from an encyclopedia array of electronic timbres, chopped into succinct, rapid-fire bits, yet solid hooks anchor the whole track; while the record is instantly recognizable, it packs so much information into its grooves it's impossible for the brain to become overly-familiar with it. 'Firepower' opens with a neo-classical melody, gives way to a brief passage of glistening arpeggios reminiscent of Vangelis or Tangerine Dream, then throws down an array of beats that explode in patterned bursts like Chinese New Year. Yet Gartner isn't simply an underground sensation. He has played before thousands at events like Coachella and Ultra Music Festival. Black Eyed Peas main man will.i.am has already tapped him for collaborations, and legendary record executive Jimmy Iovine-who has nurtured the careers of icons ranging from Eminem to Stevie Nicks-has displayed a strong interest in Gartner. The number of requests he gets to remix other artists' tracks has reached a point where he elects to decline ninety-nine percent of them ('I generally only work with artists for whom I have great respect and admiration'). Like another famous Wolfgang, Gartner started his artistic experiments at a very young age. As a little boy growing up in California he studied piano, playing both classical and jazz. But it was during a family trip to Tanzania when he was 11 years old that Gartner was turned on to dance music, in the form of a mix tape that featured Kevin Saunderson's 1988 crossover techno hit 'Good Life.' 'I heard that track and it completely changed the chemical structure of my brain.' Back home in America, he began making his own forays into the field, producing original tracks on drum machines and keyboards while other kids were off at soccer practice or watching cartoons. Unlike Mozart, Gartner's genius didn't translate into the misadventures of an enfant terrible. Quite the opposite: 'I spent all my time with musicÂ alone.' With the onset of adolescence, he began sharing his handiwork with the world. At 13, he procured a set of tape decks with pitch controls and a four track mixer, and started playing basement parties. A year later, he graduated to turntables, and by 16 he'd begun spinning in nightclubs. As a consequence of his well-trained ear, he was particularly attuned to harmony, eschewing the classic rookie mistake of mixing tracks in incompatible keys. 'I never wanted to compromise the integrity of the music,' he recalls. That commitment to the integrity of the music continues to this day. Gartner is meticulous in his approach to crafting new tracks in the studio, contemplating how they'll sound in different venues and new ways to pitch curveballs at the dance music cognoscenti-without using gratuitous gimmicks. Whereas many producers start with a rhythm track, Gartner is more likely to begin with a melody and a concept, and experimentÂ and experiment and experimentÂ until the pieces begin to click. 'Music doesn't just come out of thin air,' he admits. 'Inspiration is a natural process.' And it can't be forced. As he moves forward, Gartner doesn't want to just advance his art form-he also wants to put a fresh twist on Top 40 fare. 'I definitely want to work with pop and rap artists as a producer.' So long as his identity and integrity remain intact: 'I want to make what I like making, and if a rapper can rap on it, then great.' With numerous new projects in the pipeline, he still appreciates the distinction between world domination and overexposure. 'I'm definitely about quality over quantity,' he concludes. With Wolfgang Gartner, only one thing is certain: his next move is always a surprise.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10742

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Joey Youngman/Wolfgang Gartner

WOLFGANG GARTNER The name Wolfgang is synonymous with greatness. Name your baby Wolfgang, and he may grow up to be one of the world's leading chefs, or a member of a seminal band like Kraftwerk or Van Halen. In keeping with that tradition, in less than three years the producer and... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:00pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Phoenix

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11:10pm CDT

Adventure

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Adventure

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:10pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:10am CDT
512 Rooftop

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11:10pm CDT

Adventure

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Adventure

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:10pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:10am CDT
512 Rooftop

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11:10pm CDT

Jessie & The Toy Boys

Jessie Malakouti is ready to push some buttons. Upon introduction, her disarming smile and runway-ready blonde beauty might inspire you to quickly peg her as the latest addition to pop music's growing army of disco dolls. But you would be wrong. Jessie is far more than merely meets the eye. As the voice and creative mastermind behind Jessie and the Toy Boys, she reveals herself to be a clever, driven young woman on a mission. "I don't mind that people approach me with one attitude and leave with another," Jessie says. "I like having the power to play with stereotypes... and then shatter them. It's fun and gratifying." First and foremost, Jessie smashes preconceived notions by being the primary architect of her band's sound. This girl can write. Every note of every song is the result of a self-imposed musical boot-camp that saw the artist immerse -- and isolate -- herself in the European club underground. "I'd been in a band that left me feeling like I needed to break out of my comfort zone and gather new perspective and experience," she says. "So, I went to the U.K., which is where a lot of important and trend-setting music is made. I went alone. I needed to live by my musical wits and instincts for a while, and see where it took me." It was a brave move that tested Jessie's determination. "I won't deny that those first few days were difficult," she recalls. "It's challenging to be that far from the places and people who feel familiar and safe. I even contemplated giving up and going home at one point. But that feeling didn't last very long. The intention behind going abroad was to grow, and to learn more about who I am as a person and as an artist. You can't achieve that without a little pain, so I toughed it out." The result of Jessie's determination is a sound that brings listeners to the next sonic dimension of electronic-rooted pop music. The first single, "Push It" (featuring a playful rap interlude by Yelawolf), combines an urgent club bassline with vibrant, sixties-spiked girl-group colors. Jessie's vocal, by turns, has sex-kitten and brash, rock-diva qualities. "A great song, to me, is one that sticks to your brain long after you've heard it for the first time," Jessie says. "What I'm trying to accomplish is music that is catchy, but smart. Part of that is combining elements of different genres in ways that you might not imagine working together at first." Jessie deftly succeeds in her creative mission with songs like the new-wave-spiced "Valentine" and the introspective, retro-soul-infused "Long Way From Home." It is during these songs, in particular, that Jessie most effectively proves herself as a vessel for widely varied concepts, while also indicating a remarkable talent for genre interpretation. It's been an intriguing journey up to this point for Jessie Malakouti. This enigmatic bombshell admits to starting her own rock band just to piss off her parents and then promptly left home at 16. Growing up in rough patches around Southern California's Inland Empire added a dark tinge to her savvy pop outlook. Going from friends' sofas to audition to odd job and back again, Jessie would live off various paid acting/dance gigs as well as teaching at the local dance studio. She earned her stripes by fronting her rock band Shut Up Stella hitting the sweaty LA club scene and building a West Coast fan base. Then things started to change. 'I just wasn't in the same head space anymore,' says Jessie, 'they wanted to carry on making angry music and I was writing happy pop songs.' From there, Jessie began to believe that she could navigate her own creative ship. "When you have a vision for yourself, you have to take risks," she says. "I'm completely comfortable with that, because I decided a while ago that I was going to live or die by my own sword. I'd rather people love me or hate me, nothing in between, thanks.' Given what Jessie Malakouti has beneath the surface, there's little chance that her future is anything but bright. If there's a boundary, Jessie is going to push it. www.jessieandthetoyboys.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14491

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Jessie & The Toy Boys

Jessie Malakouti is ready to push some buttons. Upon introduction, her disarming smile and runway-ready blonde beauty might inspire you to quickly peg her as the latest addition to pop music's growing army of disco dolls. But you would be wrong. Jessie is far more than merely meets... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:10pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:10am CDT
Beauty Bar

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11:10pm CDT

Marsha Ambrosius

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Marsha Ambrosius

Already proven as a talented, sought after songwriter and revered platinum-selling artist, Marsha Ambrosius is meeting the next challenge in her already impressive musical career by reinventing herself as a solo artist with her J Records debut disc LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS. Hailing... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:10pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:10am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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11:10pm CDT

The Rubber City Rebels

The Rubber City Rebels are cult legends from Ohio. Part of the class of '77 that included Devo, The Dead Boys Pere Ubu and others. Musically they align with the other seventies bands that had solid, hard rock roots before transitioning to Punk, New Wave and Power Pop. These bands include the Sex Pistols, The Vibrators, Ramones, The Dead Boys, The Dictators and Radio Birdman. Whereas later punk outfits might claim The Clash as an influence. These bands would more likely cite Alice Cooper, The Stooges, The Flamin' Groovies, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Blue Cheer and the "Nuggets" one hit wonders like 13th Floor Elevators, The Troggs and The Amboy Dukes. The Rubber City Rebels, although not as well remembered as many of their colleagues from the era, have an amazing history that continues to play out to this very day. Many of their contemporaries are unfortunately unable to tour at all, much less put on a compelling show. Not so the Rebels. They have toured the US, EU and Japan consistently since 2001, and garnered rave reviews, articles and audience appreciation all over the world. They have also released new product since 2003 that has resulted in a whole new generation of fans. In 2003 the band released a new album of 12 songs on the Smog Veil label. The title track "I Wanna Pierce My Brain" was included on the Tony Hawk Underground soundtrack and was featured in Activision's national television spot for the new game during it's pre christmas ad blitz. That game went on to sell millions of copies and is still a huge franchise for Activision. Another track, "I Don't Wanna Be A Punk No More" from the same album has been in regular rotation and is a favorite on Sirius Radio's Little Steven's Underground Garage since it release, being a favorite of DJ and Dictator's front man Dick Manatoba and a featured "Coolest Song in the World". You will also regularly hear album tracks of theirs on XM's Faction show. During the 2005 EU tour in Spain the band was extensibly covered by the national rock press and given their own half hour National TV broadcast on a Spain's version of Austin City Limits. This show is also heavily syndicated in Latin America. In Japan, two retrospective CD's on the bands career were released in advance of their first Japanese Tour in 2005 - The Akron Years and The Hollywood Years. The Rebels played Tokyo two consecutive nights and Osaka to sellout crowds and rabid fans who somehow were able to sing along with all the songs! The Rubber City Rebels are more well known to musicians than to the general public. This is evidenced by the many covers that have been released by younger bands. One of the bands that has publicly cited The Rubber City Rebels as an influence is Norway's infamous and hugely successful, Turbonegro. Out of tribute to the Rebels, Turbonegro have lifted a few lyrics and musical ideas from the band. During the Rebels EU tour in 2005, the band was joined on stage by Turbo members Hank, and Happy Tom for a rousing version of The Lewd's "Mobile Home". A cover song that appeared on Turbonegro's Ass Cobra album and was penned by the current Rebel's bass player, Bob Clic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13758

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The Rubber City Rebels

The Rubber City Rebels are cult legends from Ohio. Part of the class of '77 that included Devo, The Dead Boys Pere Ubu and others. Musically they align with the other seventies bands that had solid, hard rock roots before transitioning to Punk, New Wave and Power Pop. These bands... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:10pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:10am CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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11:15pm CDT

Black Milk

As the buzz of many of hip hop’s young leaders-to-be evolves from loud commotion into hushed whispers, Black Milk has stayed relevant by remaining focused on creating music that endures. He’s achieved recognition from fans, critics, and his peers as one of the best producers around, and when coupling that talent with his sharp lyricism and stylish delivery as an emcee, Black has proven to be one of the most vital hip hop artists of his generation. This is already clear to those who heard his 2008 album "Tronic," which capped a successful and astonishingly prolific year (in which he also released collaborative full-length releases with rappers Bishop Lamont and Fat Ray, as well as producing the acclaimed solo album from Slum Village’s Elzhi). Tronic showcased a growth in production technique that few expected from a beatmaker best-known for chopping samples, as his signature drums were now peppered with live instrumentation and richer arrangements. 2009 looked to be another year of tremendous progress for Black Milk’s career. After touring Europe with his newly-formed band, consisting of drummer Daru Jones and keyboardist/singer AB, he returned home to Detroit ready to launch efforts on his next album. The year took an unexpected turn as his mentor Baatin of Slum Village–who Black credits with launching his professional career–suddenly passed away. Only weeks later, Black’s manager HexMurda fell into a coma and was paralyzed with a rare pontine stroke. The quick succession of these events eerily mirrored the abrupt deaths of Detroit legends J Dilla and Proof in 2006, stunning the close-knit hip hop community in the Motor City. Things only got worse for Black as he dealt with additional deaths within his family over the next few months. 2009 had become the most difficult year of his life. As the year came to a close, he returned to recording, and announced that his next release would be audaciously titled "Album of the Year." Black quickly explained that the title was referring to the course of events from the previous 12 months. Many fans and critics discounted that explanation, expressing either excitement or objection that he was brashly proclaiming that his work would be the year’s best before the year had even started. Far from a melancholic work, "Album of the Year" once again sees Black Milk working to break new ground in hip hop production, and to both refine and redefine his sound. While continuing to construct the skeletons of the tracks on his same trusted AKAI MPC-2000 XL that he’s been using for years, he now employs a team of studio musicians and session players to add new layers of fat and muscle to his songs, with most of the players’ parts composed by the artist himself. A broad range of influence shines through in the tracks, with tinges of rock, reggae, and afrobeat joining his trademark hip hop bangers. Few artists in hip hop are able to create music that can rise above expectations and defy categorization. Black Milk welcomes the challenge to accomplish what others cannot, and he’s doing it not only with his acclaimed recordings but also with an electrifying live show. Performing with Daru Jones and AB, the tracks are taken to another level on stage. Both "Album of the Year" and exciting live performances across the globe are sure to elevate Black Milk that much closer to the star status many have predicted.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14542

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Black Milk

As one of the most celebrated auteurs of his generation of hip-hop artists, Black Milk has conditioned fans and critics to expect the unexpected with each release. Few producers have earned the notoriety and respect he has as a musician, and when that is coupled with commanding talent... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:15pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am CDT
Scoot Inn

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11:15pm CDT

Codebreaker

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Codebreaker

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:15pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am CDT
Malverde

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11:15pm CDT

Diamond Rings

Although initially pegged in some corners as a novelty act audiences have now begun to identify with Diamond Rings unique brand of pop songwriting and his overtly glamourous live sets. Showcasing real human emotion and honest vulnerability is rare enough for a young man let alone one who matches his eyeshadow with his Air Force Ones while dancing about onstage with the reckless abandon of a teenager in the bathroom mirror. But there is something surprisingly mature shimmering beneath the glamour hidden in his immediately iconic voice and whip smart lyrics. It is this complete package that has even original Riot Girl Kathleen Hanna proclaiming herself a member of the growing legion of Diamond Rings fans.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14359

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Diamond Rings

http://diamondringsmusic.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:15pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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11:15pm CDT

Dom Kennedy

"Hello world, I've arrived," is Dom's motto for everyone. His main objective is to make his mark in Hip-Hop so that his music lives on. "He is going to get signed," says one of music biggest executives, John Monopoly. Dom Kennedy has been verbally endorsed by many, including The Hundreds, Kenny Burns, Rick Ross, Taz Arnod of Sa-Ra, 9th Wonder, Murs, The Game, Justice League, DJ Mormile, Alchemist, and Don Cannon just to name a few. Where a career in music was once a dream, it has now become a reality. With the release of his last project "From The Westside With Love", gaining 100k+ downloads, DOM has established himself as a force to be reckoned with from California. In 2010, he raised the bar for himself, and other artists on the independent circuit. Westside II (set to release in late March/Early April) will attempt to raise that bar even higher.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15100

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Dom Kennedy

http://dopeitsdom.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:15pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am CDT
Venue 222

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11:15pm CDT

Emmylou Harris

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Emmylou Harris

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:15pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am CDT
Antone's

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11:15pm CDT

FAM 420

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Fam 420

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:15pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am CDT
Fuze

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11:15pm CDT

Har Mar Superstar

Like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, Har Mar Superstar returns this fall with Dark Touches, his first album since 2004’s critically acclaimed The Handler. The new Har Mar retains his defiant sexiness and uncanny knack for irresistible R&B hooks, but fans his colorful wings in the spirit of inclusion. “Har Mar has always represented the most out-there and outrageous and in your face aspects of me,” says Sean Tillmann, the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer behind the Har Mar Superstar moniker. “I’ve gone through phases where there’s been angry Har Mar and different versions of this guy, but lately it’s all been this vibe that everyone’s included and everyone’s part of this thing, and you feel like you added something to it just by being there. It’s about me going out and getting as sweaty as possible, moving around as much as I can, and in a sense glamour-ing everybody for the night and making them feel better about themselves.” Tillmann spent the past several years playing music with his other projects – Sean Na Na and Neon Neon, whose album Stainless Style was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Music Prize. But he also found time to launch a new career as an actor and screenwriter, earning roles in the upcoming feature films Whip It (directed by Drew Barrymore, and starring Juno’s Ellen Page and Arrested Development’s Alia Shawkat) and Lovely, Still. He’s developing his own movie scripts and sitcom pilots, building on the success of his “Crappy Holidays” videos; in each of the comedic shorts – directed by Ryan Rickett and written with John Ringhoff – Tillmann suffers a different cruel twist of fate for each holiday. “I kind of got sick of the Har Mar persona for a little while,” says Tillmann. “I thought it was time to go away for a little bit, so hung up the Har Mar jacket and went back in my shell and made a new Sean Na Na album and had fun doing that and toured a lot with Neon Neon, and started these film projects with my friends out here.” But Tillmann kept writing tunes throughout those years, and after awhile he found himself feeling much the same way he had when he started Har Mar Superstar ten years ago. “I just got sick of playing guitar music again,” he says. “I realized that I really missed Har Mar.” For Dark Touches, Tillmann recorded with friends like Greg Kurstin of Los Angeles band the Bird and the Bee, rapper P.O.S. of the Rhymesayers collective, singer-songwriter Adam Green, the Faint beatmakers Clark Baechle and Jacob Thiele, and The Handler producer John Fields, whose credits include Andrew W.K., Rooney and the Jonas Brothers. The results soundtrack a retro-futuristic dance party, an exuberant pastiche of late Eighties R&B grooves, crisp synth samples, Tillmann’s soulful falsetto – part Usher, part Todd Rundgren – and cheeky lyrics describing the courtship practices of the lothario known as Har Mar Superstar. “I Got Next,” for instance, was inspired by Tillmann’s habit of asking a cute girl to sign a contract agreeing that, if she should break up with her current beau, Har Mar’s got next. “It’s like, ‘sign this contract, and I’ll come back and make out with you next time,” explains Tillmann, who co-wrote the track with his Neon Neon band mate, Bryan “Boom Bip” Hollon and Bird And The Bee singer Inara George. “I have a lot of contracts signed, on napkins and things. It’s a fun, flirtatious thing to do that feels naughty when you’re on tour.” Tillmann started writing Dark Touches a few years ago, but it took him a minute to realize that the initial ideas worked perfectly as Har Mar Superstar songs. “Tall Boy” (written with Kurstin) and “Girls Only” (written with Fields), for instance, were conceived as tunes for Britney Spears and the Cheetah Girls, respectively, but have twice the spice coming from Har Mar’s perspective. “I realized a song like ‘Girls Only’ is so much more amazing if I sing it,” he says. “I wrote that one for the Cheetah Girls a while ago, and I feel like Disney freaked out a bit after doing a Google search and seeing pictures of me performing in my underwear. I understand why they would pass on that. But it’s one of those things where I was stepping outside of myself and writing totally uninhibited for somebody else. Then, when you come back at the end of the day, you realize you wrote a Har Mar song, and there’s a light bulb that goes off and you’re like, ‘Oh yeah, that’s ME.’” Har Mar Superstar was born ten years ago, when Tillmann was living in Minneapolis, playing guitar-based indie rock. The Har Mar idea, he says, was “a reaction to boring indie rock and how people were taking themselves way too seriously, and any aspect of playing and touring was no fun after a while, and I realized if I go to a dance party and sing an R. Kelly song on a couch, the girls are going to go fucking crazy. So I started transferring that to the stage and doing more R&B-oriented songs, and it really was a no-brainer after I’d done it a few times. Like, ‘why don’t I just make this gross, why don’t I just start writing songs like that?” And as soon as I did, it was obvious, it was like a light bulb went off and I went on my way and got more and more aggressive, and the shows became this weird exercise in sexual tension, and I really learned how to play with that fire and make it work for me.” By the time Tillmann had accumulated eight or nine new tunes last year, he started to embrace the idea of making the album that would become Dark Touches. “I just kept going with it,” he says, “and this record was born.” Embracing the various threads of his personality – the humorous, the self-deprecating, the potty-mouthed, the lusty – Tillmann came up with booty-shakers even more irresistible than The Handler’s hit tune “D.U.I.” “Dope, Man,” – a sunny funk tune about the agony and ecstasy of being a weed dealer – and “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” – co-written with his buddies Josiah Steinbrick from the band Heavens and Matthew “Cornbread” Compton of Cursive and Engine Down — are the epitome of what Tillmann calls “fun party jams with a deeper subtext or double- or triple-entendre going on in the lyrics.” Elsewhere, he’s more direct: “Gangsters Want to Cuddle Me,” with its lo-fi electro beat and a slinky Sly Stone-style horn loop, tells the story of a how a hoodie covered in puffy neon dinosaurs made Tillmann into the most huggable dude walking down Sunset Boulevard. And “Game Night” –featuring a beat supplied by Minneapolis rapper P.O.S. and a whisper verse by Adam Green — narrates the singer’s habit of inviting friends together in LA for board games and trivia. (He even hosts a popular Sunday night pub quiz at Silverlake Mexican restaurant Malo.) “Har Mar is as much ‘Crappy Holidays’ as it is an album,” says Tillmann. “The place that I’m coming from isn’t going to change, and it all really is an extension of myself. There’s not too much of a division between Har Mar and Sean at this point. I guess it sort of fulfilled the prophecy: I’ve just become my own guy, and that’s what Har Mar records present to people.” -Jenny Eliscu
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14559

Artists

Har Mar Superstar

Bye Bye 17 (Cult Records) by Har Mar Superstar was written in New York City and recorded in Austin, TX. The ten songs, a departure from his previous work, are soulful glimpses into a world of hedonism and heartache, magically embedded in a 3rd generation VHS tape. Poised to break... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:15pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am CDT
Mohawk

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11:15pm CDT

Kotchy

“Kotchy describes what he does on his MySpace as “experimental hip-hop pop” and although he doesn’t particularly sound like avant-disco doyen Arthur Russell, his music will appeal to fans of same. He’s a would-be R&B auteur like Pharrell with the playful approach of a Prince or Beck, using a blend of electronic and acoustic instruments to bring an intelligent, deconstructive, dub-conscious focus to dance music. He reminds us that Andre 3000 of OutKast is a big fan of Squarepusher and his songs have the sticky, murky feel of current NY disco faves Hercules and Love Affair.” THE GUARDIAN Kotchy’s style is impossible to pigeon hole; top drawer production, sensational instrumental & visual work plus his own unique vocal style - a hushed out, rough-yet-delicate affair that immediately attracts one’s ear. A drummer by trade, his percussive roots shine throughout his music as electronics, synths, vocals, samples, and beats reminiscent of J Dilla and Pharrell blend with the funk, melody and color of Prince and Beck. Playing and recording every element while producing his tracks, Kotchy’s live experience remains as unique as his music on record. Anchored by a stripped down version of his home studio that he fits into a backpack, Kotchy moves effortlessly between the mic, drum triggers, keyboard, controllers, and laptop surrounded by ever-changing custom video projections. What unfolds is nothing like you have ever seen or heard before, something Mix Mag can only describe as “amazing mutant pop!” Not one to merely remain a “solo artist,” Kotchy’s collaborations and remixes have been many: Tricky, Empire Of The Sun, Fischerspooner, Eclectic Method & Chuck D., Starkey, Reso, Benni E and his “Le Passion, Yo!” (EP) with Yo! Majesty’s Shunda K (Domino). With another record on the way soon Kotchy is continuing to break new ground and challenge the pop world on a daily basis. If you don’t know, well, it’s time to get to know the man that DJ Mag calls “one of the best producers around.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12571

Artists

Kotchy

“Kotchy describes what he does on his MySpace as “experimental hip-hop pop” and although he doesn’t particularly sound like avant-disco doyen Arthur Russell, his music will appeal to fans of same. He’s a would-be R&B auteur like Pharrell with the playful approach of a Prince... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:15pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am CDT
Karma Lounge

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11:15pm CDT

Lia Ices

True to the ever-present dichotomies that serve as a source of inspiration for her, Lia Ices' emotionally driven and experimental pop music is both avant-garde and timeless. A natural yet refined grace permeates her work: she is a piano herself. Dancing on a finely crafted line between the percussive qualities of her instrument, and the melodic elements within the rhythm of her voice, Ices' music reveals itself as epiphany. With such overt elegance as if from a bygone era, listening to her songs inspires a psychic time slip, and its hard to know if you're wading in the warmest of memories or awed by the invention and glow of new surroundings. The album starts with an inviting whisper on stand-out track "Love is Won", as Ices' vocals "Oh you know I need your mystic mind" are accompanied by solo piano. Less than a minute in, we start to catch a glimpse at the depths of the record as we find ourselves, all of a sudden, in the midst of a swaying, swaggering down tempo soul, punctuated by bass and drum interplay. The quiet moments are very quiet, and the space within them is palpable. On "Lilac," a single voice occupies the intimate yet expansive space generated by sparse acoustic guitar and bass. Such a delicate balance is struck that when slight brushwork enters, its impact is surprisingly startling. The warm directness is perhaps best exemplified in a moment of stand out vocals as Ices sings beseechingly, "For only you, I sing for only you, I sing." Ices' voice floats and flutters around you, like the leaves from trees on a fleeting fall day, and the instrumentation matches that subtle dynamism. Grown Unknown is a walk in the park on a day of carnival, the most beautiful day so far this year. Appearing as a guest vocalist for "Daphne," the only duet on the album, is Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. The magic generated by Ices' and Vernon's voices together is quite simply a powerful thing. Enjoy. Grown Unknown was recorded at The Clubhouse, Rhinebeck, NY, and mixed at Rare Book Room, NY, NY.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13593

Artists

Lia Ices

True to the ever-present dichotomies that serve as a source of inspiration for her, Lia Ices' emotionally driven and experimental pop music is both avant-garde and timeless. A natural yet refined grace permeates her work: she is a piano herself. Dancing on a finely crafted line between... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:15pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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11:15pm CDT

Makeshift Prodigy

"This is something different. This is the music people live to." Makeshift Prodigy (MP) is a five piece Indie/Rock band from Chicago, IL. MP connects with the listeners of Radiohead, Muse, Mutemath, U2, and Sigur Ros. With heart wrenching emotion, Makeshift Prodigy's sound captivates a listener from the first note to the last. Their explosive choruses and laid back melodic vocal style make for an intensely beautiful, energetic, and memorable experience that the audience takes home to embrace the powerful message this band has to give. Upon the accumulation of the current line-up in 2007, Makeshift Prodigy has spread their fan base from the suburbs of Chicago to a nationwide level. MP has independently built their success through writing, recording, producing, mixing, distributing, managing an internet presence, and building upon their repertoire. Upon the success of their 2008 full-length album release, "Welcome to the World," live shows have become a "must-see," drawing and maintaining a consistent and dedicated fan base. As of 2010, MP has now packed the most legendary clubs in Chicago including, but not limited to, House of Blues, The Metro, Double Door, and Subterranean. Most recently the band has created a palpable buzz throughout the music industry. Over the last several months many major and independent labels from across the country have sought the band out. In addition, many agents, attorney's and other industry personal have come out of the woodwork with interest in the band. The group hopes to complete and release a new record early next year and will continue to grow their touring markets and reach new fans.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13329

Artists

Makeshift Prodigy

"This is something different. This is the music people live to." Makeshift Prodigy (MP) is a five piece Indie/Rock band from Chicago, IL. MP connects with the listeners of Radiohead, Muse, Mutemath, U2, and Sigur Ros. With heart wrenching emotion, Makeshift Prodigy's sound captivates... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:15pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am CDT
The Ghost Room

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11:15pm CDT

She Keeps Bees

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She Keeps Bees

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:15pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am CDT
Emo's Jr

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11:15pm CDT

White Mystery

White Mystery is the ferocious, red-headed, brother-sister duo comprised of Miss Alex White and Francis Scott Key White. Born and raised in Chicago, the two grew up playing music together and founded White Mystery in 2008. Their self-titled, self-released debut LP earned praise from Sound Opinions, ELLE Magazine Brazil, garage rock legends The Gories and was named by the Chicago Tribune as a Top Ten of 2010. High-energy performances and fierce independence draw comparisons to the MC5, Tina Turner, and The White Stripes. Miss Alex White started her music career as a teen in rock groups Hot Machines, then Miss Alex White & the Red Orchestra, who toured internationally and released three albums on In The Red Records. Her signature fuzzed-out guitar and soulful singing is now exclusively complimented by the heavy-handed drumming of her brother Francis in White Mystery. Their indie success attracted sponsorships from British-based Orange Amps and Eastwood Guitars, along with a spotlight by Levi's for their song ""POWERGLOVE." The White Mystery follow-up LP "Blood & Venom" drops on April 20, 2011 supported by international tour dates.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14448

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White Mystery

If you're a fan of stripped down garage rock, loud drums, and/or redheads, meet your perfect match in White Mystery featuring garage soul-spitfires Miss Alex White and Francis Scott Key White from Chicago.http://whitemysteryband.com

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:15pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am CDT
Headhunters

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11:20pm CDT

Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys of OMD

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Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys of OMD

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:20pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:20am CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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11:20pm CDT

O'Death

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O'Death

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:20pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:20am CDT
Red 7

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11:20pm CDT

Papercranes

papercranes is the musical home of Rain Phoenix. Born as a studio project in L.A., papercranes quickly grew into a band splitting time between Gainesville, Florida and New York City. After a self-released EP in 2003 and debut album "Vidalia" in 2006, papercranes played frequently, touring the US with their folk-tinged psychedelic sound. In late 2008, with the help of some of Rain's longtime friends, musicians, and writers she began work on papercranes sophomore album, "Let's Make Babies in the Woods". The recording sessions were experimental, allowing no rest or retakes as an exercise in 'stream of consciousness' writing - a recurring theme for papercranes. Due to the intensity of the sessions and the non linear production style she favored, there's a rawness to this record untapped in papercranes earlier works. Recorded in a garage studio in Los Angeles, the resulting nine-song collection delves into much darker themes. This is evident in songs like "Shell", "Synapses" and "Dust Season" where desolate imagery meet rebellious melody and angry rhythms. Whereas tracks like "Warrior", "Headphones" and "Long Way" seem almost biographical with observances that are poetic yet accessible. Previous to papercranes, Rain Phoenix worked with The Red Hot Chili Peppers, REM, Angela McCluskey, The Causey Way and is a performer with the notorious NYC political cabaret The Citizen's Band. "Let's Make Babies in the Woods" will be released on Manimal Vinyl on January 25, 2011
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13307

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Papercranes

papercranes is the musical home of Rain Phoenix. Born as a studio project in L.A., papercranes quickly grew into a band splitting time between Gainesville, Florida and New York City. After a self-released EP in 2003 and debut album "Vidalia" in 2006, papercranes played frequently... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:20pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:20am CDT
Malaia

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11:30pm CDT

Charles Bradley & Menahan Street Band

Charles Bradley was down and out when Gabriel Roth of Daptone Records happened upon him performing his Black Velvet act at the Tarheel Lounge in Bed Stuy. Roth recognized his raw talent and directly brought him into the Daptone “House of Soul” Studios for a session with the Sugarman 3. "Take It As It Comes" was Charles' first single on Daptone and it proved him as a worthy vocalist. Roth eventually brought Charles out to Staten Island to see Dirt Rifle and the Bullets, a young funk band playing James Brown and Meters influenced songs. Thomas Brenneck, songwriter and guitarist for the Bullets, hit it off with Charles and they began working together. They released two singles on Daptone under the name “Charles Bradley and the Bullets,” but the Bullets soon dismantled in order to form the afrobeat influenced Budos Band. However, Brenneck knew that Charles had something more to give and after moving to Bushwick himself, he and Charles reunited. In time, they became close friends and Charles confided his life story in Brenneck. The young producer was moved when he heard Charles tell the painful story of his brother’s death. Brenneck said, "Charles, we gotta put that story to music." At the time, Brenneck was in the process of forming Menahan Street Band, an amalgamation of members of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, El Michels Affair, The Budos Band, Lee Fields & the Expressions and Antibalas. You may not know it, but you've probably heard the Menahan Street Band. Jay-Z sampled their signature horn sound for his smash "Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)" while Kid Cudi sampled their guitar lines for "Mr. Solo Dolo." The list goes on as Menahan Street Band is quickly becoming one of the most sampled current bands in the business. All this shouldn't come as a surprise for those who have checked out the band on their own. The music is steeped in classic soul and afrobeat but displays an acute awareness for hip hop. It is lush, gritty, retro and modern all at the same time. Formed in Brenneck's bedroom, Mehanan Street Band began as a studio project. Brenneck was looking to record music in between his busy tour schedules when he called in friends from all sides of the Brooklyn Soul Scene. Each track was recorded over time with a rotating rhythm section all topped with the unique horn stylings of Dave Guy and Leon Michels. The final result was exciting to all those involved, and Brenneck released the first Menahan Street Band single, "Make The Road By Walking" on his burgeoning label, Dunham Records, a division of Daptone Records. Dunham continued to release Menahan Street Band singles and eventually a full-length album, "Make The Road By Walking." The records are characterized by an experimental element. Whether it be a unique instrument or simply an unusual beat, Menahan Street Band attempts to broaden the horizon of funk and soul music through these qualities. However, the term experimental far from describes the final product. The music is always founded in a solid beat and simple changes making it accessible to a broad spectrum of listeners. Brenneck's dedication to high quality analog sound is another staple element of the “Menahan Sound.” The process of recording to tape -- the limited track count, the tape edits, the natural tape compression -- has a great influence on the final product. Brenneck’s new sound was the perfect compliment for the heartfelt and troubled lyrics that sprang from Charles’ story. With drummer Homer Steinweiss, Brenneck launched Dunham Records in 2008 and released Charles’ "The World (Is Going Up In Flames)" and "Heartaches and Pain" as its’ second single. A departure from his Black Velvet act, the songs showed a new side of Charles as a compelling artist in his own right and proved to be a great success. Many late night writing and recording sessions later, he and Brenneck completed their first full-length record, "No Time For Dreaming." Charles always knew he was born to entertain, but in the making of this record he discovered a proclivity for songwriting as well. The record was a labor of love for both Charles and Brenneck. Charles and the Menahan Street Band have been touring, while Charles has been honing his passion as a singer and an entertainer. After years of working together, "No Time For Dreaming" is due for international release on Dunham Records on January 25, 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14429

Artists

Charles Bradley & Menahan Street Ban

Charles Bradley was down and out when Gabriel Roth of Daptone Records happened upon him performing his Black Velvet act at the Tarheel Lounge in Bed Stuy. Roth recognized his raw talent and directly brought him into the Daptone “House of Soul” Studios for a session with the Sugarman... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:30pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am CDT
Stubb's

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Doomtree

Doomtree is a collective of seven friends who live in Minneapolis and make music together. They've scored national acclaim for genre-defying recordings, explosive live performances, and their fierce loyalty to one another. Members include: P.O.S, Dessa, Sims, Cecil Otter, Mike Mictlan, Lazerbeak, and Paper Tiger.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14558

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Doomtree

Wings and teeth. No two symbols could've been better chosen to represent Minneapolis rap stalwarts Doomtree. The endlessly innovative crew/label has defied categorization from the start, leaving behind convention for what's best described as aggressive transcendence. Like most families... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:30pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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11:30pm CDT

Marco Carola

Marco Carola is the recognized global ambassador of Italian techno. It's a position he treats with the utmost care and respect-and one that stands him among the hallowed company of contemporary techno's leading practitioners. Hailing from Napoli in the south of the country, Marco was among a small group of DJs and promoters who quite literally built the city's scene from scratch back in the early-'90s. In 1995's First Planet EP he became the first Neopolitan artist to commit techno to vinyl, paving the way for an entire generation of producers. These days Marco is a mainstay of Richie Hawtin's Minus and Plus 8 labels, who, much like Marco himself, are one of the driving forces behind techno's permeation of the worldwide dance scene. Napoli, 1993, and the enduring flame of the Italo house sound had begun to smolder. The young DJ Marco Carola had at this point been spinning house music for a number of years- but as commercial club music began to assert a stranglehold over Italy, and the hopelessly insular media of the country's north continues to shun the south, a change is afoot. Fuelled by a groundswell of local DJs, clubbers and promoters; visits from DJs like Richie Hawtin and Jeff Mills; and Napoli's long held propensity for underground music, the city's techno scene enters into its embryonic stage. Marco along with friends Davide Squillace, Gaetano Parisio, Danilo Vigorito, Rino Cerrone and Random Noize are at the vanguard of this early movement, and with no one outside of the city to take cues from, the Neopolitan scene becomes a force unto itself. If they're doing their job properly every DJ will have a calling card, and as Marco puts it, he was "born" with a three-deck style of mixing. This fast and furious approach also lent itself to use of a sampler, which would later provide the grounding for Marco's work as a producer. By 1995 he had amassed a considerable body of music, but with no indigenous labels to put-out his creations, Marco was forced to take matters into his own hands. Design Music was set up with a humble aim: for people to experience the music of Marco Carola. But as sales on its initial release, First Planet, entered into the tens of thousands and Sven Vath became an ardent early supporter, it was clear Design, and by extension Carola, were set for far bigger things. Aiding this ascent was Marco's concise approach to the release of music. The remainder of the '90s saw him establish the Zenit, Question and One Thousand labels-all with a clear musical aim, and, in the case of the latter, a defined number of releases. In 1998 he relocated to Frankfurt in order to further his advancement in the burgeoning techno scene. This new home base unlocked myriad opportunities for him to export his now famous three-deck style to clubs across the globe, although by 2001 he was already seeking a fresh challenge and thusly moved on to the electronic music stronghold of London. In retrospect the year proved to be pivotal. Marco released his second album, Open System (following on from 1998's The 1000 Collection), to widespread critical acclaim. Key German publication Groove deemed its multifarious, texturally rich approach to broken beats, techno and electronica worthy of their album of the year accolade. Renewal: for a 20-year veteran such as Marco, shedding your creative skin and following your instincts are fundamental means of remaining relevant. By 2004 he had reached a plateau of sorts, and was torn. The harder techno sound he'd been pushing for so many years had elevated him to the scene's top tier, but inside he harboured a burning desire for musical upheaval; a lust for refinement, to slow things down and get back to the groove. Now residing back in Napoli, Marco began a process of reinvention, starting with a focus on bookings at smaller clubs with more underground sensibilities that better suited his new, more considered style and offered the opportunity to hone it over the course of longer, extended sessions. Domestic Minimal Noise was set-up as a bridge between the Marco Carola of old and new, evidenced by the label's pacey yet undoubtedly funk-fuelled output. The encapsulation of this transformation came a couple of years later, however, as Marco reneged on his stance of not recording mix CDs (he always felt his three-deck, club-ready style was inappropriate for the form) and agreed to contribute to London club fabric's seminal mix series. Fabric 31 was a lesson in sleek, future-facing minimalism. The disc introduced Marco to an entirely new audience and clearly illustrated an artist revelling in a fresh creative perspective. 2007's Apena would also prove to be hugely significant. The release heralded his first collaboration with Richie Hawtin's Plus 8/Minus stable. This family environment has since established a platform from which Marco has been encouraged to express himself with unbridled creative freedom. The most widely recognized example of this was 2008's undeniable earworm "Bloody Cash" which garnered Plus 8 with one of that year's biggest techno tracks. Both Minus and Plus 8 have continued to host his 12-inch productions at regular intervals (Plus One, Plus Two and Walking Dog to name a few), and in 2M Marco has been granted his own sub-label (strictly limited to 2000 copies per release) to curate as he sees fit. Ibiza has become more and more of a key destination for Marco through the years, and in 2010 this was solidified by his residency at Cocoon's Monday night Amnesia sessions. Party ringleader Sven Vath showed further faith in Marco by asking him to mix Cocoon's Party Animals CD alongside Nick Curly, building on the foundations laid down by Marco's double-disc Time Warp 2009 mix, which married the deeper house end of his range with his now trademark groove-ridden techno. When it came to following up Open System Marco knew it must be with something exceptional. "I've been working like crazy on Play It Loud," he says on the travail behind his latest full-length. "I've never been working like this, not even when I was a kid and I wanted to be known!" The resulting album is the perfect amalgamation of Marco's DJ and production sensibilities. Play It Loud's 18 tracks are presented in mix form and explore what proved for Marco to be a highly fertile middle-ground between home listening and the dancefloor-a reduced tempo and complete creative license from Minus allowed Marco to burrow deeper into his sound than ever before. "I always try to do something new," he says. "When I produce, or when I DJ, I don't really think about where I want to go musically, I just start to feel."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12823

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Marco Carola

Marco Carola is the recognized global ambassador of Italian techno. It's a position he treats with the utmost care and respect-and one that stands him among the hallowed company of contemporary techno's leading practitioners. Hailing from Napoli in the south of the country, Marco... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:30pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am CDT
The Parish

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11:30pm CDT

PiPES

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PiPES

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:30pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am CDT
Beauty Bar

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11:30pm CDT

Spank Rock

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Spank Rock

Naeem Juwan, a.k.a. Spank Rock, has served as a vanguard of hip hop since his 2006 debut LP, the cult favorite "Yoyoyoyoyo." That album, produced by Alex "XXXChange" Epton, established its place in hip hop history for its innovative synthesis of electronic dance music and rap genres... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:30pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am CDT
Elysium

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11:30pm CDT

The Novocaines

The Novocaines - “A towering inferno of 60’s retro soul-fire, they move on stage like the bastard children of Iggy Pop and Pete Townsend” – Drum Media magazine. With a sound that is reminiscent of the latter period of The Velvet Underground, and a live show that captures all the energy, soul and charisma of The Stooges, Perth band The Novocaines are well and truly buzzing in all the right circles. The music stems from a dangerous blend of crunchy Detroit rock through to English Punk and The Novocaines are at the cutting edge of the exploding rock revival that is happening all round the world. With an average age under 20, The Novocaines are no strangers to the road. Their relentless national touring schedule has seen them coast to coast alongside The Vasco Era, British India and Ben Kweller (USA). Their renowned stage antics have blown away both punters and reviewers alike. With a ferocious and unruly live set, their on stage communication brings a cohesiveness to their playing that is so tight it is almost psychic. Charismatic front man Corey Marriott shape shifts effortlessly between sullen introspection and extreme energetic release. Brother and guitarist Jay Marriott merges Cream era Clapton with grunge guitar sounds, to create his own unique style. The Novocaines rhythm section is where much of the band’s power lies. Bass player Steven Turnock switches between the flat-picking grooves inspired by the likes of John Entwhistle, and the fuzzed-out manic lead playing of Noel Redding. 18 year old Liam Young’s frenetic drumming has quickly grabbed the attention of live music reviewers across the country as he violently rumbles around the drum kit. 2009 was a pivotal year for The Novocaines. The band was unearthed by Triple J after releasing their rockin' track “Cup Of Coffee” as a vinyl single through Ampersonic Music/MGM. They then went on to support & tour with the cream of Australian bands including The Fumes, Yves Klein Blue, Kram, Calling All Cars, You Am I & Philadelphia Grand Jury with great reviews rolling in after every show.. In August of 2009 The Novocaines released their Ragdoll EP selling out the Amplifier Bar, Perth’s quintessential indie venue, and selling through three pressing of their CD within weeks of its release. Soon after, they signed to Premier Artists, one of Australia’s largest booking agents, and during November the band was featured as a Next Crop artist on Triple J. 2010 has proved to be an even bigger year for the boys, playing with the likes of Them Crooked Vultures (USA), Gyroscope, The Mess Hall, Art Vs. Science, The Vasco Era & more. The Novocaines were also the only unsigned act to be featured on Rockband 2, with their single 'Cup of Coffee' reaching new audiences around the globe. The release of their 'Courtesy Eventually' EP in Oct has seen the track, 'Adhere To' added to high rotation on Triple J. Add to that a national tour with Australia's indie giants, Jebediah and festival performances slotted in for Southbound and Big Day Out in early 2011 and it's not hard to understand why there is so much major label interest buzzing around The Novocaines. But enough from us.. here's what other people have to say! The baby-faced rockers The Novocaines hit the stage first, playing to an already jammed Rosemount. With all the swagger and bravado of seasoned veterans, The Novocaines threw everything they had into their set, which pulsed with punchy stabs of rock and punk. It was like watching The Rolling Stones play in the Sixties. - Dom Alessio (Triple J) "Wow, this is such a rocking tune! Fantastic energy, killer riffs... this song's got it all! It’s our official new morning anthem…and at 1:34, it doesn't outstay its welcome…turn it up really really loud!" Dom Alessio (Triple J) - 'Cup Of Coffee' review “These Guys have enough on-stage energy to power a city block” Xpress Magazine “The Novocaines looked like the love child of the Ramones and David Bowie with the music to back it up.” FasterLouder "The Novocaines music varied between slow, soft, yet powerful and wildly, insanely, energetic with climaxes that sounded like the soundtrack to someone throwing a TV out of a hotel window." Fasterlouder "The Novocaines have more oomph than some bland bands can poke a stick at. No gimmicks required, just simple, strong songs..." FasterLouder
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14070

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The Novocaines

The Novocaines - “A towering inferno of 60’s retro soul-fire, they move on stage like the bastard children of Iggy Pop and Pete Townsend” – Drum Media magazine. With a sound that is reminiscent of the latter period of The Velvet Underground, and a live show that captures all... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:30pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am CDT
Black & Tan

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11:30pm CDT

The Resentments

The Resentments are a collective of songwriters, sidemen, renegades and bon vivants that have held down Sunday nights at the Saxon Pub in Austin, Texas for many years, in many forms. Mostly acoustic, they trade songs and instruments, solos and bon mots, but John Chipman, Bruce Hughes, Scrappy Jud Newcomb, Jeff Plankenhorn and Miles Zuniga all share the same goal: elevation and liberation of the spirit through music. The Resentments were started 13 years ago by the late Stephen Bruton and the very much alive Jon Dee Graham. Neither plays in the current line up, but their presence is always felt.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14478

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The Resentments

The Resentments are a collective of songwriters, sidemen, renegades and bon vivants that have held down Sunday nights at the Saxon Pub in Austin, Texas for many years, in many forms. Mostly acoustic, they trade songs and instruments, solos and bon mots, but John Chipman, Bruce Hughes... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:30pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am CDT
Saxon Pub

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11:30pm CDT

Theophilus London

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Theophilus London

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:30pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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11:45pm CDT

Agalloch

For fourteen years the Pacific Northwest group Agalloch has carved out a multifarious sound consisting of black metal, folk, progressive rock, and ambient soundscapes that has marked them as a pioneer in the contemporary dark music scene. Their dynamic approach to metal began with the demo From Which of this Oak released in 1997. This demo exhibited a deep connection with the early recordings of bands like Ulver, In the Woods, and Katatonia. The band released one more demo before securing a three-album deal with The End Records resulting in the releases Pale Folklore (1999), The Mantle (2002), and Ashes Against the Grain (2006). In between each of these full-lengths the band pushed on the flexible boundaries they had developed around themselves through a series of limited releases that found the band experimenting with post-rock/experimental rock (The Grey EP, 2004), and neo-folk/psychedelic folk (The White EP, 2008). Beginning in early 2003 the band began performing live. Their stripped down and explosive live shows stretched from the west coast to the east coast of the US all the way through central Europe. Recently the band performed two sold out shows in Romania and was the first metal band to perform at the historical Reduta Cultural Center in Brasov. In late 2008 the band’s live performance was captured on DVD in Belgium and released under the title The Silence of Forgotten Landscapes (Shiver Records). In their eight year history of playing live Agalloch has had the pleasure of performing with such diverse groups as The Gathering, Dornenreich, Alcest, Subarachnoid Space, OvO, Satyricon, Saturnus, and many others. Such varied lineups are a testimony to the ease with which Agalloch can cross musical genres and styles. Now, after a long four year wait, Agalloch returns with their fourth full-length album Marrow of the Spirit to be released on November 23rd, 2010 through Profound Lore Records. This new record encompasses the vast musical landscape Agalloch has traversed for fourteen years and sees them continuing to stretch and enrich their sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13611

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Agalloch

For fourteen years the Pacific Northwest group Agalloch has carved out a multifarious sound consisting of black metal, folk, progressive rock, and ambient soundscapes that has marked them as a pioneer in the contemporary dark music scene. Their dynamic approach to metal began with... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:45pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:45am CDT
Barbarella Patio

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11:45pm CDT

Bo Bliz

Bo Bliz is half of acclaimed Philadelphia DJ duo Emynd and Bo Bliz. He has been throwing some of the most legendary and popular parties in Philadelphia for years locking the city down with Hip Hop and Club Music. Between him and Emynd they created and oversee the website www.crossfadedbacon.com as well as the label Crossfaded Bacon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15064

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Bo Bliz

Bo Bliz is half of acclaimed Philadelphia DJ duo Emynd and Bo Bliz. He has been throwing some of the most legendary and popular parties in Philadelphia for years locking the city down with Hip Hop and Club Music. Between him and Emynd they created and oversee the website www.crossfadedbacon.com... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:45pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:45am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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11:45pm CDT

Miniature Tigers

Miniature Tigers’ sound was forged in the bedroom of frontman Charlie Brand, only to quickly outgrow the space, with the band soon finding itself on stage, in the studio and signed to Phoenix’s Modern Art Records in short order. Brand’s lyrics – a mix of deeply personal insights and playful references to the disparate cultural artifacts that have informed his existence – and effortlessly constructed indie-pop arrangements have made fans in his native Phoenix and beyond. They stretch to Los Angeles, where he reconnected with drummer, collaborator and fellow charter member of the band Rick Schaier while living in Hollywood, and far beyond thanks to the Internet, which it seems people are into these days. Miniature Tigers’ debut album “Tell it to the Volcano” runs the lyrical gamut, taking inspiration from and referencing TV’s Lost (which rates a Dharma Initiative sticker on Brand’s acoustic) as easily as it probes the joy and heartbreak of Charlie’s own life, while managing not to take itself too seriously. Brand wrote the album while on the lam – not from the law, but rather from a relationship he described as “brutal.” He left Phoenix to clear his head, landing in Los Angeles and collaborating with his friend Rick to complete the long-gestating album. It was his catharsis – with cannibals and volcanoes stepping in for the real-world problems that had both beset and inspired him. In the end the album represents Charlie’s effort to codify, examine, and ultimately move past a 2-year stretch of his life. Charlie and Rick are joined in their live incarnation by a rotating cast of friends and collaborators for performances that seem to give equal time to playing songs and intra-band joking. They aim for a controlled chaos aesthetic that eschews “auto-pilot” at all costs. In an effort to further confound the expectations of those around the band, they chose to have their video directed by someone who had never helmed one before…or at least never an authorized music video. The band tapped “Yacht Rock” creator JD Ryznar to direct their video for Cannibal Queen in the hopes he would recreate the magic of his wildly popular Internet video series. Ryznar quickly assimilated the band’s aesthetic and turned in a video equal parts “Weird Science” and “Frankenstein,” to the band’s delight. “Tell it to the Volcano” is currently available on iTunes, as well as a limited-edition letterpressed CD package and on vinyl at shows and via the band’s web site. They’ll be touring through the winter of 2009, when the album will find its way to stores through an official retail release.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12668

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Miniature Tigers

The sound is important but nothing is more important than the feeling of the sound. When Charlie Brand (vocals, guitar) was writing the newest Miniature Tigers record, he looked to the sum of his musical influences for inspiration. “I wanted to make something like Weezer’s Blue... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:45pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:45am CDT
Lamberts

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11:45pm CDT

The Bangles

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The Bangles

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:45pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:45am CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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11:45pm CDT

Wu Tang Clan

The Wu-Tang Clan is a New York City-based hip-hop group, which consists of: RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, Cappadonna, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They were formed in (and are generally associated with) the New York City borough of Staten Island (referred to by members as "Shaolin"), though some of its members originate from Brooklyn. One of the most critically and commercially successful hip hop groups of all time, Wu-Tang Clan rose to fame with their uncompromising brand of hardcore hip hop music, and their success enabled all of its members to pursue solo careers, with varying degrees of success. They have introduced and launched the careers of numerous other affiliated artists and groups with over 60 million records sold worldwide; In 2007, MTV ranked Wu-Tang the 5th greatest Hip-hop group of all time.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14904

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Wu Tang Clan

The Wu-Tang Clan is a New York City-based hip-hop group, which consists of: RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, Cappadonna, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They were formed in (and are generally associated with) the New York City borough... Read More →

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:45pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:45am CDT
Austin Music Hall

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11:55pm CDT

Nottz & Derek 32Zero

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Nottz & Derek 32Zero

Thursday March 17, 2011 11:55pm - Friday March 18, 2011 12:55am CDT
Scoot Inn

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12:00am CDT

Adanowsky

• The Hellboys, was his first punk rock band, (Album "Mutant Love" Bonus Track Records) they played more than 150 shows. • The European release of his debut album named "Etoile Eternelle" (Dreyfus Music), featuring the famous Arthur H and Giovanni Mirabais, Adanowsky, played over 200 shows in just 1 year. • In 2008, Adanowsky released his first solo album titled: "El Idolo" in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Spain and Mexico, were he also toured. • On December 2008, "El Ídolo" came to Mexico, offering his first show at El Lunario del Auditorio Nacional. Considering it was his first performance, having great success and a significant attendance. • In 2009, Adanowsky performed at the Vive Latino Festival and for the second time at El Lunario del Auditorio Nacional. The show "La Muerte del Ídolo" was sold-out, leaving quite a lot of concertgoers outside the venue. This performance is considered one of the best shows in Latin America ever. • His show, "La Muerte Del Ìdolo" received a nomination for Best Live Show at the Indie Music Awards 2010. • After the show "La Muerte del Idolo" (the first character of the Adanowsky trilogy) "Amador” is born, being the name and character of his second solo album. • "Amador" was co produced by Rob (Phoenix keyboardist and composer) and mixed by Noah Georgeson (guitarist and producer of Devendra Banhart, Little Joy and Adam Green). • “Amador” was presented with great success in a full Lunario of National Auditory, in front of an astonished and grateful public for the new and spectacular theatricality of the new character. • Adanowsky was the special guest of Phoenix at the Sport Palace show in September 2010, he played in front of more than 10,000 people, who received him very warmly in the expectation of being the concert of the year. (In their own words, Phoenix said this show is on the Top 3 of their entire career). • Adanowsky has performed in the most important festivals in Mexico, such as Hellow fest, in Monterrey with Zoè and Devendra Banhart, also at Corona Capital Fest, featuring James, Interpol and Pixies. • Adanowsky's musical talent, coupled with his pleasant personality and excellent staging, are the elements that lead to the success of their live performances. • He was invited by huge Spanish star, Enrique Bunbury to close the final show of a series of presentations held at the National Auditorium in Mexico City. Both artists performed to an audience estimated at more than 10,000 people. • “Amador” was released in Spain, where Adanowsky did a serie of specials presentations, which reaffirmed his position as one of the most important emerging artist of the decade. • Adanowsky is releasing his third single in the coming days, entitled “Un Sol Con Corazón”, whose video directed himself and soon will reach the specialized television channels. • The musician prepared big surprises for 2011, with full shows in Spain, Argentina, Chile and USA. Discography: -“Étoile Éternelle” (2006) -“El Ìdolo” (December, 2008) -“Amador” (June, 2010)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11840

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Adanowsky

• The Hellboys, was his first punk rock band, (Album "Mutant Love" Bonus Track Records) they played more than 150 shows. • The European release of his debut album named "Etoile Eternelle" (Dreyfus Music), featuring the famous Arthur H and Giovanni Mirabais, Adanowsky, played over... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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12:00am CDT

Alex Skolnick Trio

Alex Skolnick Trio Bio As pioneers of a harder hitting alternative form of straight up Jazz, New York City based Alex Skolnick Trio (AST) bends genre and form of seemingly disparate bebop jazz standards and originals with a highly cerebral balls-out take on arena hard rock and metal staples reconceived from the jazz harmonic perspective. Comfortable in blurring the stylings of Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Joe Pass and Pat Martino with Black Sabbath and Rush, Mssrs. Alex Skolnick (guitar and vocals), Matt Zebroski (drums), Nathan Peck (acoustic standup bass) are stellar virtuoso artists who live for the thrill of playing challenging music in front of their fans. Conceived as a sharp three piece ensemble that draws upon the musical wanderings of Alex, who is the world-renowned lead guitarist and founding member of Testament, one of the most influential metal/thrash bands of all time. He is also a member of Trans Siberian Orchestra; the wildly popular rock opera whose musical style is described as symphonic rock meets classical music with a touch of Metal. Not to mention, that Alex is featured in a number of side projects including performing on the soundtrack for the hit Broadway musical Jekyll & Hyde, as a live guitarist for Grease – the Broadway show, and has been brought on stage to perform with his friends, the acoustic act, Rodrigo & Gabriella. Along with Kirk Hammett, Charlie Hunter and Steve Vai, Alex has the profound distinction of being one of the more successful individual students of uber-guitar-hero Joe Satriani. The original formation of AST began when Matt meet Alex in 2001 as music students at the prestigious New York City university, The New School, while both were pursuing degrees in Jazz. In Sep 2003, Nathan was brought in to replace the departing John Davis, who wanted to focus exclusively on playing indie rock music. As Matt grew up with Nathan in Pittsburgh and he knew that Nathan was a killer jazz player (sideman to Jazz notables Maynard Ferguson, Maria Maldaur, and others), he made sure that Nathan was the top priority for the Trio in solidifying the lineup. The Trio clicked immediately and soon embarked upon the Guitarevolution tour, sharing the bill with ex-Megadeth guitarists Marty Freidman and Chris Poland in a series of West Coast dates, winning over a primarily virtuoso instrumental rock and metal fan based audience. With a brand new record, "Veritas" releasing in March 2011 (Palmetto/Megaforce) AST sets a whole new agenda with an artistic vision that challenges notions of contemporary Jazz should sound like. Though the record clearly shows that AST continues to draw in their listeners with Hall/Pass & Wes inspired instrumental tunes, AST has added a depth and intensity normally only found in rock records and then, on stand out remixed track "Bollywood Jam" liberally added in electronica and beefy club driven drum and bass loops and lead a new path to a form of Jazz that absolutely kicks out the jams just to mix things up a bit. This is adventurous leap into the frontiers of exciting new Jazz oriented rock music. The previous eight years have seen three Alex Skolnick Trio records produced, Last Day in Paradise 2007 (Magna Carta), Transformation 2004 (Magna Carta), their debut recording Goodbye To Romance: Standards For A New Generation 2004 (Skol Productions) The international music press has been immediately receptive and effervescent in their support of the Trio. Since the debut, AST had had an entire Jazz notes column in Billboard, honored with 4 ½ stars by Downbeat, reviewed by Jazziz, The Village Voice and has charted on the JazzWeek radio charts. Typical of a comment by an AST fan (in this case, Kirk Hammett of Metallica) as recently proclaimed in Guitar World magazine when speaking about AST: “Love them. I love his work. What Alex is doing by putting heavy metal songs in a jazz context is completely refreshing. His take on "Detroit Rock City" blew me away; that song has never sounded better to me. And when you think about, the old jazz standards were the pop music of their time, so Alex has updated the notion of what a standard is, and it's opened up all the current music to interpretation.” Alex, Nathan and Matt have performed at such notable music industry conferences as CMJ and SXSW, and has toured in the United States, Canada, Europe, the UK and Oceania. They've appeared live on XM Satellite Radio, Fox Morning News, Brother Wease, and many other radio stations including WNEW (New York), WCPN (Cleveland) and WGMC (Rochester). Live AST performs a compelling mix of live music and typically intersperses half the set of original compositions, with arrangements of classic Metal-Rockified Jazz music by Deep Purple, Judas Priest, Pink Floyd, Rush, Sabbath, Dio and more, most of which have been thoroughly road tested by the boys. 2011 promises to be an exciting year for the trio as they prepare for a new record and focus on building their American and European audiences
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14410

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Alex Skolnick Trio

Alex Skolnick Trio Bio As pioneers of a harder hitting alternative form of straight up Jazz, New York City based Alex Skolnick Trio (AST) bends genre and form of seemingly disparate bebop jazz standards and originals with a highly cerebral balls-out take on arena hard rock and metal... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Easy Tiger

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12:00am CDT

Batwings Catwings

Comprised of members from some of LA's most distinctive DIY bands (TPF!, Puppy Dog, Luna Is Honey), Batwings Catwings is cutting a path for themselves straight through the high dollar hustle of Hollywood to the art galleries and punk houses that are known by only the most discerning ears. Batwings Catwings is fronted by the tiny, yet fierce dance commander Dana Poblete, an everygirl with the ability to entrance audiences from LA to the hellmouths of Mexico's border towns with her frenetic energy and deceptively powerful howl. Backing her is guitarist and UCLA professor Pepper Glass, a master of the squelch who wields his axe with the devastating accuracy of his feared red correction pen. On the drums is LA blogger Clay Johnson, who cut his teeth drumming for about every metal band on the northern Midwest's arctic front. The newest member, Josh Crampton rounds out the lineup on bass, diversifying the sound even further with his sexy funk and shoegaze influences. January 11, 2011 signified the release of Batwings Catwings' first EP, Peacock Collection, released digitally by Indian Gold Records. Recorded at LA's famous Infrasonic Studios by Daniel Haworth and engineered by Pete Lyman (No Age, Best Coast, Abe Vigoda), Peacock Collection is a totem of modernist punk - noisy as hell with a tinge of pop and a nod to the punk rock roots of the LA underground.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15050

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Batwings Catwings

Comprised of members from some of LA's most distinctive DIY bands (TPF!, Puppy Dog, Luna Is Honey), Batwings Catwings is cutting a path for themselves straight through the high dollar hustle of Hollywood to the art galleries and punk houses that are known by only the most discerning... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Habana Bar

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12:00am CDT

Bear Hands

"Burning Bush Supper Club is ….. one that sharpens the lush, hedonistic surrealism of reverb-laden psych-rock into tightly focused anthems that are just anarchic enough as to be unpredictable." - Pitchfork
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11317

Artists

Bear Hands

Bear Hands are a textbook example of contrasting personalities uniting to craft something more than the sum of their parts. Vocalist/guitarist Dylan Rau, the Brooklyn-based quartet’s self-confessed musical Luddite (“I can’t read music, but that’s ok because I’m more of an... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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12:00am CDT

Big Freedia

Big Freedia (pronounced "Free-da") is the undisputed "Queen Diva" of Bounce Music, and performs six or more times a week in various venues throughout her hometown of New Orleans. Bounce Music is an original urban music rising up from the intimate and fun-loving nature of the New Orleans housing projects which dominate the city's street culture, and Freedia performs a derivative of Bounce reserved for self-proclaimed "Sissies" (a locally used name for biological men with varied and ambiguous sexual identities) that has risen to prominence in recent years and features explicitly gay and cross-dressing musicians and themes. Big Freedia, like other "Sissy" artists, has achieved mainstream success with several New Orleans hit singles such as "Gin in My System" and "Azz Everywhere!" from her albums "An Ha, Oh Yeah" (1999) and "Queen Diva" (2003). Freedia began her musical career almost 15 years ago at the Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans, where she was enlisted as choir director from her sophomore to senior years. She sees her performance as a Bounce artist as an extension of this work, often interacting in a call and response/teacher and student, fashion with her audiences. Big Freedia has always acted as a mentor for many younger artists and is currently at work on her third album. While also running a successful decorating business (for which she counts the Mayor's office as a client), Freedia recently developed a musical about her life entitled "Catch That Beat" which featured cameo appearances by a who's who of New Orleans Bounce artists alongside the story of her upbringing in New Orleans 3rd Ward. Since 2009 Freedia has begun traveling outside the city regularly with her dancers and live DJ, Rusty Lazer, playing to audiences across the country and in Canada alongside (or onstage with) artists such as Spank Rock, Ninjasonik, Japanther, Mos Def, Gucci Mane, Monique and many more. Last year Freedia performed on the West coast with New Orleans band Galactic, recreating her collaboration on the critically acclaimed 2010 album "Ya-Ka-May", and at North By Northeast alongside Kid Sister, De La Soul and her New Orleans neighbors Quintron and Miss Pussycat. Most recently Freedia closed FYFest between !!! and The Rapture in Los Angeles, shared the stage with Major Lazer at MusicfestNW in Portland, played multiple shows at CMJ including the Windish Agency Showcase and lit up the crowd by performing with 8 dancers at the 2010 Fun! Fun! Fun! Fest in Austin, Texas.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15214

Artists

Big Freedia

Big Freedia (pronounced “FREE-da”), known as the Queen of Bounce, is at the forefront of the Bounce rap movement (a subgenre of hip-hop born out of New Orleans, known for its call and response style and lightening speed booty-shaking dance). Performing five out of seven nights... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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12:00am CDT

Boats

One night Mat Klachefsky got locked out of a friend’s house that he was supposed to be staying at until 4:00 in the morning. He sat on the front steps and watched a group of drunk teenagers knock over ever giant orange road construction pylon on the road in front of the house. Once the kids got to the last pylon, they gathered around it arm in arm and peed on it, so Mat wrote a song about a toothbrush commercial. Boats has a penchant for failure when it come to proper bios, so they went on Facebook and solicited suggestions on how to describe their music. Results were mixed. Bryan said to include “hairless cats, the 1972 Winter Olympics, fake moustaches, fast cars and faster women.” Which we did but weren’t sure why. Russ said that “the only reason Cannonballs, Cannonballs didn’t make my top ten was because I forgot to write one.” Also not helpful, Russ. Nettie, predictably, suggested we add “yeah, Boats!” This was the end of experiment. Boats has trouble focusing on one topic. Boats makes music songs in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Sometimes their songs are about fictional performing duos who have holes in their bodies and/or have a belief that they will one day give birth to a flock of birds. Sometimes they are about winning the Superbowl. Often they are about a string of unrelated incidents. But there is always yelling, and there is always guitars, and there is always broken toy keyboards, and there is always horns, and there is always oooooo’s, and there is always fanfare, and there is always Mat Klachefsky yelping his guts into puddles in his powerful yet emasculating shriek of a singing voice. At the end we are all sweaty. “Cannonballs, Cannonballs” will be released digitally in the U.S. on March 1st, 2011 by Kill Rock Stars.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12160

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Marq

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12:00am CDT

Boogat

Boogat is a vocalist / writer / producer living in Montréal, Canada. His music is urban and latin, in french and spanish. Boogat’s carreer has been in three steps : first in quebec’s underground hip-hop scene as the frontman and beatmaker of ‘’Andromaick’’ (1996-2001), then with his solo french project under the names of Daniel Russo Garrido and Boogat and collaborating with the ‘’Movèzerbe’’collective (2004-2009), finally in a post hip-hop project all in spanish combined with a producing career (2010). Boogat’s touch figures on almost a hundred projects in Québec , USA, Brasil, Mexico and Argentina. Lots of collaborations have been made with Poirier, Roberto Lopez Project, Pawa Up First, Zizek’s Lagartijeando and El Remolon and also almost every working artist in Quebec’s hip-hop scene. Boogat is preparing a spanish album droping 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11038

Artists

Boogat

http://boogat.com

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Spill

12:00am CDT

Boy & Bear

Australian Indie Folk band Boy & Bear is signed to Universal Music Australia's Island imprint for Australia and New Zealand only, their song publishing is with SonyATV world wide, their booking agent in Australia is Stephen Wade at Select Music, their booking agent in the UK and Europe is Lucy Dickins at International Talent Booking (ITB), and their booking agent in the US is Bobby Cory at CAA. Boy & Bear won the Triple J Unearthed J Award in 2010, was named Rolling Stone Magazine's 'Artist to Watch' for 2011, and sold out 15 of the 17 shows on their debut headline Australian tour in October/November 2010. They have toured Australia with Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling, Angus & Julia Stone, The Hungry Kids of Hungary, Lisa Mitchell and in April 2010 they toured the UK with Laura Marling. Laura Marling also used Boy & Bear's rhythm section as part of her backing band for the entire tour, which included Europe. In November and December 2010 Boy & Bear performed a capacity showcase at the Mercury Lounge in New York City and they completed their first headline (eight-date) tour in the UK with sold out performances in Oxford, Brighton and London. After SXSW, Boy & Bear will be jumping into the studio with acclaimed producer Joe Chiccarelli (The Shins, My Morning Jacket, The White Stripes) to record their debut album, set for release later this year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10775

Artists

Boy & Bear

Australian Indie Folk band Boy & Bear is signed to Universal Music Australia's Island imprint for Australia and New Zealand only, their song publishing is with SonyATV world wide, their booking agent in Australia is Stephen Wade at Select Music, their booking agent in the UK and Europe... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Klub Krucial

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12:00am CDT

Boys Noize

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Boys Noize

http://boysnoize.com

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Elysium

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12:00am CDT

Cass McCombs

Having been asked to compose the biographical material for WIT'S END, the new album from Cass Mc Combs, it somewhat felt like a trap had been set and that I'd willingly walked into it by accepting the challenge. To be forthright, yours truly could be considered neither a casual nor objective observer, having familiarized myself with the subject at hand over the past decade in various capacities. In the process of preparing for this exercise, I was reminded of one our earliest encounters. Having flown out to meet Cass in Los Angeles after he'd commenced making his Domino debut, DROPPING THE WRIT, and hoping to hear some of the early recordings that had taken place already, he refused to play any of the progress as he considered them unfinished and therefore verboten. However, he was willing to share his completed lyrics, more than enough to fill five albums and many of them without any composed music. This puzzled me as I've often found that finished lyrics are usually one of the last pieces of the puzzle to be finished off with most of the songwriters I've worked with. Anyhow, he was especially proud of one song in particular that he intended to record... beaming in fact, as he pulled up the page. The minute I began to read, I knew exactly who the song was about, a mutual acquaintance. It was a sharp and compact lyric and its scrupulousness just added to acerbity. I turned to him and said something along the lines of... "Cass, this one... it's written for an audience of you and person about which this song is written. It's so specific, I fear it won't be relatable to nearly every other listener." And if my memory serves, I believe his response was "So what?" Mc Combs is wordsmith of great economy and precision. When you see his compositions in printed form, they appear incredibly sparse, like they could hardly fill a verse, let alone a whole song, and often lacking the traditional structure and rhyme schemes we've come to associate with modern music. But, once paired with his melodies and arrangements, they are transformed into these subtly revealing songs filled with depth of emotion and meaning. It is that precision that would lead one to believe that all the autobiographical material a person would seek about Mc Combs is embedded in the songs (and you'd be right) but then he would insist after the fact that your deductions couldn't be more off the mark about what is truth and what is simply artistic expression. So now I've written hundreds of words, given you no concrete biographical information AND neglected to mention anything about the new album beyond its title, but somehow I think Cass will appreciate that. There's really little to say other than you should give WIT'S END your full and undivided attention (I recommend late at night in solitude), as it is by far the most ambitious and realized artistic statement of his career. Period. If you will humor my enthusiasm for a moment, imagine a Terrence Malick film as scored by Mark Hollis... light in its darkness, claustrophobic in its panorama, distant in its intimacy, present in its timelessness. I won't pretend that I'll ever fully understand Cass as there are times where the dichotomies are dizzying even to those who know him better than most. I've heard from him the most withering couplets about the things he adores and words of great affection for those he's thought much, much less of. I've seen live performances filled with tenderness and aching that has made me believe in the absolute certainty that it will be just a matter of time before the rest of the world catches on and then the next time a performance so raw and confrontational that it could easily be mistaken as an act of professional self-immolation. I've never heard mention of that song that I so quickly dismissed at the time as too unequivocal and now a perverse curiosity as to what might have been is all that remains as he's never mentioned it or performed a variation of it since. Perhaps I felt my own unease at the notion of being on the receiving end of a Cass Mc Combs lyric. Perhaps, I already have been and just don't know it. He is that clever. -Kris Gillespie Domino Records Cass McCombs is a singer-songwriter born in Northern California in 1977 and currently resides somewhere in that State.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14799

Artists

Cass McCombs

Having been asked to compose the biographical material for WIT'S END, the new album from Cass Mc Combs, it somewhat felt like a trap had been set and that I'd willingly walked into it by accepting the challenge. To be forthright, yours truly could be considered neither a casual... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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12:00am CDT

Cee Lo Green

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CeeLo Green

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
La Zona Rosa

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12:00am CDT

Chapel Club

It's the stuff of narcotic dreams and nightmares. It's the fulfilment of the promise of a decade of sonic cellarscapes. It's Kitchens of Distinction, Echo & The Bunnymen, Neu, My Bloody Valentine, The Cocteau Twins and - yes, okay - Joy Division encapsulated and crystallised in one almighty rush. It is 'Palace', the debut album from London's Chapel Club - and it is quite possibly the album of the year. In making the record, we were thinking in terms of artists like Mercury Rev, says drummer Rich Mitchell. We weren't scared to put extra sounds in there, to try interesting ideas. It felt like a good time to do it, at the start of a new decade. In the words of guitarist Michael Hibbert, it's also about "not being afraid to be too ambitious. We wanted to take the grandeur and force of the lyrics and make a record that resonates on a large emotional scale. It's music to thrill to." As singer Lewis Bowman explains, it's also the result of an ardent refusal to compromise. We're a new band, a young band, and we've had to find our feet quickly. Our approach this year has been to take things slowly and stick to our vision of what we are and can be. It's very much this is what we want to do and you're gonna have to make space for it in your plans because this is the way we're operating. Hence the photoshoot on the famous Abbey Road crossing wearing grotesque animal masks. Hence the unconventional recording sessions with the legendary Paul Epworth, which saw the band recording live in the same room as the producer, experimenting with Epworth's wild variety of musical toys. And hence the cult following and insane industry buzz that swiftly grew around the band when they started gigging in late 2009, eschewing regular venues to play their cavernous and brilliant spire-rock in art spaces, warehouses and the back rooms of Jamaican pubs. We did things a bit differently to make it all more interesting, says Lewis. Whereas if we told people we're third on the bill at the Purple Turtle this Tuesday and after us there's a hard rock band and before us there's an electro duo, people would've been like Mmm, yeah, think I'm busy. The resulting A&R battle for Chapel Club was among the most ardent of recent years, which came as a shock to the band. Though all apart from Lewis had been in bands before (Rich had been signed to an underground noise rock label aged 14: Our only mention anywhere was an NME review that said 'The sleeve is infinitely better than the racket it surrounds' - we split up after six months), it seemed particularly sudden to Mike, who'd been a little lost in the three years since his previous band split: I didn't have a clue what I was going to do at all. I had no money and no focus. No-one I knew had moved to London yet so I just sat there feeling sorry for myself, smoking shitloads of weed and starting to write songs. Next, Mike recruited a (then) 17-year-old bassist called Liam Arklie, new to London from Swindon, and the pair began to hang out all day and try things out, then go out drinking. We repeated that process seven days a week for a while. The line-up grew with the addition of mild-mannered guitarist Alex Parry, Liam's best friend since childhood. But it wasn't until Mike was introduced to Lewis that Chapel Club found their focus and their spark. Lewis had been writing stories and poetry for years, never showing it to anyone beyond a few close friends. "I wasn't bothered about getting published," he says. "I just wanted to get better. I had a vague hope of making something of it all one day, but I knew I had a long way to go before I could compete with the writers I respected. Then Mike asked me if I wanted to try writing something for this embryonic band he was putting together, and I thought I may as well have a go. It seemed like the perfect outlet." Of the tunes that emerged from those first attempts, several appear on 'Palace', pushing the dark arts of Interpol and My Bloody Valentine way off into the future, stunning and confrontational in equal measure. Debut single O Maybe I offers a moral tug-of-war between romantic security and recklessness (O maybe I should settle down to a quiet life, or maybe I should fuck around with someone's wife), while Surfacing - a pile-driving shimmer that'll never make the band any money since Lewis included a large chunk of the lyric from Mama Cass Dream a Little Dream of Me in the chorus - is an out-and-out hate song directed at an unnamed London scenester. I can't tell you who it's about, Lewis insists, but it doesn't matter. It's enough to say it was inspired by someone who for me represented a certain type of London life-form, totally vacuous and celebrity-obsessed and success-obsessed. I remember being at uni and putting on these club nights and it was all about music and sex. Everyone used to go back to after-parties and everyone was trying to get off with everyone else. I had a girlfriend but I was like this is the way it should be when you're young, this is fun. Then I came back to London and it all changed. Everyone here was all about success, about how much you earn and what access you've got to which parties. And 'Surfacing' is about someone who represented all that for me, a person who'd squandered their humanity or something. They were devoid of personality, of talent, of taste or insight or innocence or wisdom - yet they were doing very well despite all this. I guess you could work out who it's about if you looked into it, the clues are there. The lyric's cryptic rather than obscure. Surfacing then, is the first spite-bite of Palace, a thunderous opening like the crack of a volcano. As the record develops, however, it takes on a different form, with many lyrics drawing on a sense of almost spiritual awe for the natural world, while others reflect the confusion and romance of youth and early adulthood through the warmth and borderline mania of the hedonist's post-party haze. The Shore replays a morning-after walk home through a flower market (I felt awful," says Lewis, "I wanted to get home and get to bed, but at the same time the experience of everything was so alive and vivid), while the shoegazey Fine Light envisions a brief but grateful moment of existential calm, sat on a beach at the peak of a high, watching lights over the sea. Second single Five Trees, meanwhile, offers a vision to rival Coleridge at his most wankered. That lyric came from a scribbled paragraph based on a dream I had years ago, Lewis remembers. I'd over-indulged one weekend and woke up at a friend's house on a drizzly Monday morning feeling pretty fragile. In the last moments before waking, I had this amazing dream. I remember it so clearly. I was watching five trees on a hilltop. Each tree had five branches and there were five leaves at the end of each branch. As I looked the leaves started to glow and turned into these giant glowing snowflake-typeshapes and fell to earth. I woke up on such a comedown and I had to go to work and it was raining and I felt like crying because it was such a vivid, beautiful image in my mind. I felt my life wasn't really going anywhere and I just wanted to retreat back into the dream. Elsewhere, the krautrock drive beneath both After the Flood and White Knight Position serves as the engine room of the record, while luscious pop hits like All the Eastern Girls and Blind provide the intricate and immaculate decoration - bright, enormous love songs that illuminate the core meaning of the album. "The album's a love story," Lewis says. "The whole thing's about love, but not in a typical way, it's not about falling in or out of love. I don't really understand the concept of love as a fall. Real love doesn't strike me as being so sudden or swift or clean or complete. For me, the album is like the fragmentary history of a long relationship, as well as a reflection on some of the questions you ask yourself as you move from youth to adulthood." It's also very much the first chapter in a growing story, hence the title of the record - which refers to the band's first name. "We were called Palace for a few months, but there were too many other bands who'd gotten there first," says Alex. "C
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13892

Artists

Chapel Club

It's the stuff of narcotic dreams and nightmares. It's the fulfilment of the promise of a decade of sonic cellarscapes. It's Kitchens of Distinction, Echo & The Bunnymen, Neu, My Bloody Valentine, The Cocteau Twins and - yes, okay - Joy Division encapsulated and crystallised in one... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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12:00am CDT

Chico Mann

"Chico Mann ﬁnished the showcase with far-reaching, utterly danceable electronica... The songs, in Spanish, swept through a 1970s African diaspora — stop-start funk, Afro-Cuban Santeria rhythms, reggae vocal lines, Miami disco, early hip-hop thuds and claps — to dissolve decades, along with borders." - Jon Pareles - NY Times The sounds of Africa have taken multi-instrumentalist Chico Mann—aka Marcos García—all over the world. So itʼs ﬁtting that after spending years learning to speak Afrobeat, albeit with a Cuban accent, Chico Mann has employed several dialects to make a larger musical statement, creating a hybrid of Afro-Cuban rhythms, Afrobeat and classic freestyle that has emerged to be one of the new, vibrant musical styles of today. Born in New York City to Cuban parents—his mother a pianist and disc jockey, his father a record label head and producer of merengue records—a young Chico started early, diving headlong into the spheres of guitar, piano, and break dancing; the works of Willie Colón, Fela Kuti, Lisa Lisa, and Afrika Bambaataa led the way. His father told him to steer clear of the business, but did he really have a choice? Fast forward to the early 2000s. When he wasnʼt burning up stages worldwide with the mighty Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Chico was home cooking up a more personal sound, featuring himself on all the instruments (guitar, bass, keyboards, programming) and vocals (in Spanish!). A debut album Manifest Tone, Vol. 1 emerged in 2007 and now 2010, he is ready to drop another groundbreaking statement - Analog Drift, his ﬁrst for Wax Poetics Records. Here Chico Mann introduces the rhythms of Afrobeat to the music of Cuba, the Latin freestyle ﬂavors of 1980s New York and Miami, and the synth-heavy electro beats of dance ﬂoors across the globe. This is music is good for your mind and behind. And itʼs always real. The total package. Chico says it best himself: “If you want it you can have it / If you want it, you can take it, you can grab it.” So go out and get what you want, and let Chico Mann provide the soundtrack.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13899

Artists

Chico Mann

"Chico Mann ﬁnished the showcase with far-reaching, utterly danceable electronica... The songs, in Spanish, swept through a 1970s African diaspora — stop-start funk, Afro-Cuban Santeria rhythms, reggae vocal lines, Miami disco, early hip-hop thuds and claps — to dissolve... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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12:00am CDT

Classixx

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CLASSIXX

http://classixx.la/

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Malverde

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12:00am CDT

Cold War Kids

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Cold War Kids

http://coldwarkids.com

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Lustre Pearl

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12:00am CDT

Daniel Lioneye

Daniel Lioneye is a side project band from the popular Finnish group HIM. Musically, the band produces Hard rock/Sleaze rock with blues based guitar solos throughout. The band was formed in 2001 and the members consist of Daniel Lioneye, also known as HIM's Mikko "Linde" Lindstrom, on vocals and guitar, Mikko "Mige" Paananen on bass, Ville Valo on drums. The band released one album in September 2001, The King of Rock'n Roll. The title track to their album later became the theme music for MTV's Viva La Bam. On April 27th, 2010, Daniel Lioneye released their second studio album Vol. II an extreme metal album with a revised line-up of Linde on guitars, vocals and bass, Burton on keyboards and Bolton of Enochian Crescent on drums. Vol. II takes a drastically different turn that The King of Rock'n Roll, incorporating various other genres in, most notably black metal. In 2011, Daniel Lioneye introduced Manu as their lead singer/screamer and Seppo on drums, not only resulting in an edgier line-up, but also becoming the embodiment of the Scandinavian sound. Discography ALBUMS "Vol:II", April 2010 on The End Records 1. Euroshaman (3:14) 2. Flatlined (3:43) 3. Saturnalia (1:01) 4. Neolithic Way (4:46) 5. I Saw Myself (4:45) 6. The Mentat (4:22) 7. I Have Never Wanted To Be Number One (3:50) 8. Who Turned The Lights Out (3:30) 9. Kiss Of the Cannibal (5:00) "King of Rock'n Roll", September 2001 on RCA 1. king of rock'n roll (2:57) 2. Roller (3:55) 3. Dope Danny (4:57) 4. Never Been in Love Till the Day I Die (2:38) 5. Eldorado Baby (3:09) 6. Lonely Road (3:38) 7. International P-Lover (3:21) 8. We Gonna Rockin Tonight (8:27) 9. Knockin on Heaven's Door (4:32) Viva La Bands (Compilation), June 2005, on Universal Music 1. Daniel Lioneye "The King of Rock'n Roll RADIO CMJ Loud Rock Chart, June-July 2010 June 2 - CMJ #42 June 22 - CMJ #36 July 20 - CMJ #28 July 27 - CMJ #24
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11880

Artists

Daniel Lioneye

Daniel Lioneye is a side project band from the popular Finnish group HIM. Musically, the band produces Hard rock/Sleaze rock with blues based guitar solos throughout. The band was formed in 2001 and the members consist of Daniel Lioneye, also known as HIM's Mikko "Linde" Lindstrom... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Ale House

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12:00am CDT

Danny Malone

Dear people interested in the life events of the Danny Malone: While in a self-induced drug coma, a skinless tiger came to me. He told me to go back to my world, to find a man named Danny Malone. He said Danny had something of the tiger’s that the tiger wanted back. When I awoke eleven years later, I bought a walking stick and a map of the world and set out to find the tiger’s prey. This is what I found instead. Danny was conceived at 11:11 and born at 12:34 a.m. and p.m. simultaneously. All on the same day, a day that does not exist on present society’s calendar. At birth they say he weighed exactly the same as tiny little Baby Jesus: 8 lbs. 7 ounces. He never gained or lost an ounce, even though he appears full grown. Don’t believe me? Prove it to yourself. Walk up to him and grab him by his giant lady hips and give him a toss in the air, but don’t let him land on you, for Danny is not made of the same things as you and yours. Danny is made of marshmallow and razor blades wrapped in tiger skin. Danny’s music career started quite early. He played his first sold out show in the womb. He now plays music with his sister. There’s speculation that they were, at one time, married. I found no evidence for or against this. Oh and the dance moves … the dance … Danny owns all of his own dance moves, none borrowed and none stolen. Moves so powerful they have brought peace to warring peoples, joy to the depressed, and a cure for sickness. Once the world started moving in unison to the rhythm of the razor blades rattling around in that striped leather they fittingly announced the official development of a new religion based on the peace and love and all healing power of the dance. He is a saver and a wrecking ball. He would cut off his arms to bleed life into all that cannot feel and need to love. He has two sad monkeys. One of these monkeys is the devil himself and the other was born with pterodactyl wings. Danny would do anything that he could to protect these sad monkeys from the probing and dissecting of the scientists that want to study these frightening but beautiful creatures. Being the leader of the Dance Dance Religion he added an amendment that allows him to take these monkeys as his wives and to legally keep the scientists and celebrities at bay. Danny currently resides on a planet of his own making, a world of pure energy where chaos is king, and sadness is queen, and the prince is made mostly of violence and pain, where the rivers run with Thom Kha soup, the sad monkeys cry peanut butter tears and dance is the only form of communication. Forever in research, Airplane Airplane
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12371

Artists

Danny Malone

Dear people interested in the life events of the Danny Malone: While in a self-induced drug coma, a skinless tiger came to me. He told me to go back to my world, to find a man named Danny Malone. He said Danny had something of the tiger’s that thetiger wanted back. When I awoke... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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12:00am CDT

Dash & Will

Charlie Thorpe and Josie De Sousa-Reay first butted heads in a Melbourne classroom twelve years back at the ripe old age of nine. Wind the clock forward and hostilities are put on hold so that they might form their indie folk duo Dash & Will (names they would have been called had they been born boys). Folk soon turned to pop and early demos won over Mercury Records head honcho Peter Karpin. Ignoring any traditional pop stylings, the pair's major label debut single, 'Pick You Up', (released May 2008) heralded a sparklingly-fresh new Australian act on the rise. Upon its release, the girls' authoritative, undeniable long-player Up In Something peaked at number four on the ARIA Heatseekers chart,and was followed up with international support slots for the Tings Tings, the Kooks, and the Futureheads.Dash & Will also thrilled punters on festival line-ups including Homebake, Southbound, and Falls.In March 2010 the girls headed off to the US to begin work on album two.With a SXSW slot just around the corner and upcoming shows throughout Australia and the U.K, get ready for a BIG Dash & Will twenty-eleven!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14574

Artists

Dash & Will

Charlie Thorpe and Josie De Sousa-Reay first butted heads in a Melbourne classroom twelve years back at the ripe old age of nine. Wind the clock forward and hostilities are put on hold so that they might form their indie folk duo Dash & Will (names they would have been called had... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
tenOak

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12:00am CDT

Debo Band

DEBO BAND: An Ethiopian funk & groove collective. With a reverence for the vintage sounds of 1970s Ethiopian pop and a fresh approach all their own, Debo Band offers an exciting live show full of the searing horns, crooning vocals, and slinky funk grooves that brought renown to the Ethiopiques series. Founded by Ethiopian-America musician Danny Mekonnen, the group is committed to introducing Ethiopian music to new audiences far and wide. Since forming in 2006, this Boston-based collective of eleven members has made two pilgrimages to East Africa – with accordions, tubas, saxophones, guitars, and drums in tow. Along the way, Debo Band has struck up collaborations with traditional Ethiopian artists, played major African music festivals, and is currently working with a filmmaker on a documentary about their escapades. Debo Band recently produced its first two releases: Adderech Arada, a 7" single on the Brooklyn-based label Electric Cowbell Records, and Flamingoh (Pink Bird Dawn), a self-released EP/CD recorded live in Africa and the US, documenting their unique take on 1970s Ethiopian funk. In September 2010, Debo Band presented the debut U.S. tour of their project with Fendika, a dance and folk music ensemble from Addis Ababa, at the Chicago World Music Festival and Joe's Pub (NYC).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11789

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Debo Band

Debo Band is a 11-member group led by Ethiopian-American saxophonist Danny Mekonnen and fronted by charismatic vocalist Bruck Tesfaye. Since their inception in 2006, the band have toured Ethiopia twice, having appeared at both the Ethiopian Music Festival in Addis Ababa and Sauti... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Momo's

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12:00am CDT

DJG

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dean J. Grenier A.K.A DJG landed in the world of Dubstep in 2006 with his first 12" "Shadow Skanking" b/w "Joyful Sound" on Narco.Hz. Immediate support on Rinse FM and in the clubs from DJ's like N-Type propelled DJG to the forefront of American dubstep producers early in his career. DJG's production style is richly melodic, emotive while full of groove and energy. Now considered a veteran of the American dubstep vanguard, DJG's recent productions have revealed an evolution in his music, getting deeper into tech-drenched, tribal, soulful tracks like "Time Is The Fire" b/w "Escape Pod" on Transistor or “Pressure” b/w “Spacecakes (feat. Headhunter)” on Wheel&Deal. DJs ranging from Mary Anne Hobbs, Joe Nice, 2562, Distance, Pinch, Headhunter, Skream, N-Type, Djunya, Random Trio and many more have been supporting DJG's recent and forthcoming releases on labels Wheel&Deal, Transistor, Pushing Red, Warm Communications amongst others. When DJG gets behind the decks, his passion for the music he plays is obvious. His talents have brought him all over the world including a recent set at the legendary club Fabric in London. His enthusiasm for the deeper side of bass music and his affection for dance floor selections makes each set a spontaneous combination of the highs and lows that the sound has to offer.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13087

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DJG

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dean J. Grenier A.K.A DJG landed in the world of Dubstep in 2006 with his first 12" "Shadow Skanking" b/w "Joyful Sound" on Narco.Hz. Immediate support on Rinse FM and in the clubs from DJ's like N-Type propelled DJG to the forefront... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Barcelona

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12:00am CDT

Edwyn Collins

Edwyn Collins Not Falling, But Laughing The first the world heard of Edwyn Collins was in February 1980 with the release of Falling And Laughing. The debut single by his band, Orange Juice, it was also the first offering from Postcard Records, the independent label Edwyn co-founded with Alan Horne, run from the latter’s sock drawer in a former Red Light district in Glasgow’s West End. As a record, Falling And Laughing was a hopeless cacophony of shrill guitars and an inexplicably loud bass drum pedal. But as a song, it was a sublime celebration of unfulfilled ardour to a tune that aimed to bridge the chasm between The Velvet Underground and Chic. In the age of New Romantics, Edwyn arrived as a Real Romantic, one unafraid to simultaneously embrace "the pleasure with the pain". After ten more records, including three increasingly inventive Orange Juice singles, Postcard closed its sock drawer in late 1981. It would be another two decades before Edwyn and Horne’s endeavours would be belatedly recognised as a key foundation stone for indie music, particularly in Scotland where Primal Scream, Belle And Sebastian and Franz Ferdinand would all follow, and acknowledge, Orange Juice’s trailblazing example. In the interim, Edwyn took Orange Juice into the Top 10 with 1983’s Rip It Up, perhaps the epitome of their Velvets/Chic punk-funk hybrid, complete with Buzzcocks-homage guitar solo. Alas, the pleasure of performing the song on Top Of The Pops was neutered by the pain of Legs & Co ripping up tissue paper whilst dancing on an adjoining stage. Jinxed thereafter, Orange Juice would later close their proverbial sock drawer in 1985. Edwyn immediately embarked on a solo career, though it would be ten years before he found himself back on Top Of The Pops with 1995’s A Girl Like You. Luckily, this time Legs & Co were nowhere to be seen. Better still, the song’s northern soul groove and Isley Brothers guitar frills rewarded Edwyn with a genuine "worldwide smash" and enough royalties to fill a thousand sock drawers. Life, suddenly, was all pleasure. Fast forward another decade to February 2005, when Edwyn had just finished recording songs for his sixth solo album. Among the rough mixes in the can was a track called One Is A Lonely Number. Exactly 25 years after Falling And Laughing, it saw the Old Romantic still embracing life’s pleasure with its pain: "If life breaks your heart, you needn’t fall apart." Little could he have realised how profoundly prophetic these words would become in the months that followed. On Sunday, February 20, 2005, Edwyn was admitted to hospital after collapsing at home. He was later diagnosed with having suffered two cerebral haemorrhages and underwent a precarious neurological operation. Incredibly, through a combination of surgical brilliance, the heroic support of his family and his own seemingly invincible will power, Edwyn pulled through. Six months after his stroke, he was back at home. But more phenomenal still was his determination to overcome the physical after-effects hindering his movement and speech so he could return to the studio and finish the album he’d already begun. The result was Home Again, a testament not only to Edwyn Collins the songwriter, but Edwyn the man and his resolute spirit. "This is hard for me," admits Edwyn. "I’m learning to live again after my stroke. But I am happy and contented also. I’m very pleased with the album and with the songs. I’m getting there and I feel grateful at last." Finishing Home Again has been a Herculean struggle, but Edwyn’s perseverance has more than paid off. Asked to rate it against his entire body of work, Orange Juice included, Edwyn ponders for a few seconds. "Home Again," he finally says, "it’s perfect. These songs are me. This is who I am." has more than paid off. Asked to rate it against his entire body of work, Orange Juice included, Edwyn ponders for a few seconds. "Home Again," he finally says, "it’s perfect. These songs are me. This is who I am." Since the release of Home Again, Edwyn has continued to renew himself, one step at a time. In November 2007, he took to the stage again, having painstakingly relearned the lyrics to his songs. Our hearts were in our mouths, but of course, he pulled the performance off with aplomb. He has continued to tour ever since, increasing in confidence with each show. In October 2008, he quite suddenly reconnected with the songwriter inside him, and has since recorded six new songs for an album due out in 2010. He has regained control of his precious studio and is swamped with production work for others, alongside his collaborator of sixteen years, Sebastian Lewsley. In May 2009, Edwyn was honoured by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, when he was awarded the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award. The long spiral of influence Orange Juice continue to have can be heard on the boxset, Coals To Newcastle, rleased in November 2010 by Domino Records. Spring 2010 will see the US release of Losing Sleep, his first set of songs written and recorded since his return. Featuring collaborations with his friends and supporters Franz Ferdinand, The Drums, The Cribs and The Magic Numbers, not to mention Johnny Marr and Roddy Frame, the album has already been hailed by many as the best of his life and is already enjoying success in the UK and Europe. No special pleading required. Edwyn Collins is back.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13709

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Edwyn Collins

Edwyn Collins Not Falling, But Laughing The first the world heard of Edwyn Collins was in February 1980 with the release of Falling And Laughing. The debut single by his band, Orange Juice, it was also the first offering from Postcard Records, the independent label Edwyn co-founded... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Nuvola

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12:00am CDT

Emmure

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Emmure

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Emo's Annex

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12:00am CDT

Football

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Football

Punk / Garage from Chicago Il. Featuring members / ex-members of the Baseball Furies, Tyrades, White Savage, Ponys, Bare Mutants, Luster King, Tight Phantomz, and France Has The Bomb.

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Red 7 Patio

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12:00am CDT

For a Minor Reflection

Hailing from Iceland FaMR comprises of four 21-year-olds from Reykjavík, Iceland - Kjartan Holm (guitar), Guðfinnur Sveinsson (guitar and piano), Elvar Jón Guðmundsson (bass) and Andri Freyr Þorgeirsson (percussion). Their music is best described as energetic, melodious post-rock, though being the natural creative visionaries they are, the band expand and even subvert their style with almost every song. Starting life as a hard rock duo in a tiny garage in Reykjavík, Iceland, For a Minor Reflection (FaMR) morphed into an indie rock trio (for a week or so) and a blues quartet (for a little longer) before finally arriving at their current incarnation: instrumental post-rockers du jour. Back in 2007, the quartet struck up a fan base with their self-produced debut album Reistu þig við, sólin er komin á loft... (Rise, the sun’s up...), a mesmerizing, hour-long tapestry featuring six songs and recorded over a weekend in their friend’s studio. This record, as well as their energetic live shows, earned them a slew of accolades, including favourable comparisons to Explosions in the Sky, Caspain and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Their fellow Icelanders Sigur Rós even described them as “a band with the potential to out Mogwai”. Following a scintillating live performance at 2007’s Iceland Airwaves, FaMR were invited to undertake a two-week 2008 tour in the USA and Canada. Later in the same year the band were invited to do 15 dates with Sigur Rós on a European tour and used the opportunity to release their album on iTunes, as well as selling it on the tour. The band sold out on the 2000 albums they manufactured bringing the total sales figures of this modest demo recorded in a home studio to 5000 copies. Needless to say the tour with Sigur Rós attracted the attention of a lot of promoters which landed them a showcase slot at Eurosonic at the start of 2009 and a months headline tour in Europe early summer last year Spending the rest of the summer writing a new album FaMR chose the Sigur Ros studio in Iceland to record 10 new songs with LA producer Scott Hackwith.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11465

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For a Minor Reflection

Hailing from Iceland FaMR comprises of four 21-year-olds from Reykjavík, Iceland - Kjartan Holm (guitar), Guðfinnur Sveinsson (guitar and piano), Elvar Jón Guðmundsson (bass) and Andri Freyr Þorgeirsson (percussion). Their music is best described as energetic, melodious post-rock... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
512

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12:00am CDT

Frazey Ford

Best known throughout the last 10 years as a member of the critically acclaimed Vancouver trio The Be Good Tanyas, Frazey Ford is now ready to tell her own story with a solo album she describes as being “moved by motherhood, earth and land.” Obadiah is a collection of songs hand-carved by the hardships and exaltations of life, and stained with the rich colors of soul and folk music that fueled artists like Joni Mitchell, Ann Peebles, Neil Young, and Donny Hathaway. After a period of stillness, it’s the sound of Ford finding herself once again. “I began to write just for the joy of it,” says Ford, reflecting on the past few years. “I realized that I was just me, and for the first time I understood that was enough. A lot of this album is coming out of healing that I’ve done. The knowledge that in all grief there is joy, and in all joy there is grief.” Recorded during a blissful Vancouver summer at the studio of co-producer and multi-instrumentalist John Raham, Obadiah came to life with the help of an intimate assembly of guests. Trish Klein of The Be Good Tanyas lay down yards of velvety smooth electric guitar, while next-door neighbor Caroline Ballhorn, contributed vocals to “Gospel Song” and “Hey Little Mama.” Ford’s landlord even dropped in to play keyboards, as Cuban style chords go back and forth with warm Wurlitzer licks on the playful “Like You Better.” By putting her faith in an assortment of capable companions, Ford let the songs unfold naturally, embracing the little experiments and happy accidents that give the album so much character.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12537

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Frazey Ford

Best known throughout the last 10 years as a member of the critically acclaimed Vancouver trio The Be Good Tanyas, Frazey Ford is now ready to tell her own story with a solo album she describes as being “moved by motherhood, earth and land.” Obadiah is a collection of songs hand-carved... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Paradise

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12:00am CDT

Hope Atlantic

Hope Atlantic are small town boys taking a grassroots approach to modern pop rock, creating a sound that is timeless and unforgettable. They have supported bands such as Tokyo Police Club and Coheed & Cambria in their hometown and named 'Hometown Heroes' by Alternative Press after just a couple months of releasing 5 song EP "Mercy Street Choir" in 2010. The band is also featured at Canadian Music Week Fest this upcoming March.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11707

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Hope Atlantic

Hope Atlantic’s grass roots approach to Pop Rock is heavily influenced by where they grew up and where they have been as a band and as individuals. In their youth, the working class rock and roll of Bruce Springsteen & John Mellencamp blended with the country, folk & Church choir... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Parish Underground

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12:00am CDT

J.Cole

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J.Cole

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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12:00am CDT

Jay Nash

By today's standards, Jay Nash is the rare musician who does not compromise. He creates music based on the world as he sees it. Nash writes songs with humor, irony and heartbreak and delivers them all with a rustic, honest sound. Nash's music is not manufactured or contrived, it's 100% organic and delivered from the depths of his soul. His current album, ‘Diamonds and Blood’, was recorded at Phantom Vox Studios in Los Angeles. Chris Seefried produced and two-time-Grammy-winner, Seth Atkins Horan, engineered. Performers include David Immergluck (guitars, mandolin, lap steel) and Charlie Gillingham (piano and B3 organ) of the Counting Crows. Don Heffington (Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams) and Jamie Wollam (Jackson Browne) shared the drums and percussion duties. Chris Joyner (Ray LaMontagne, Rickie Lee Jones) played keys. Rob Wasserman (Ratdog, Bob Weir) plays bass. On the subdued, yet powerful, ‘Golden State Goodnight’, Nash is accompanied by Kenneth Pattengale and Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek) in a heartfelt farewell to the place that he loved so much for the last nine years. Jay Nash's sultry, burlap-meets-silk voice truly distinguishes him. His music is captivating in its delivery of raw emotion. Inevitably, an ever-growing audience is appreciating Nash for his inimitable style and his passion for his simple yet pure art form.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11080

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Jay Nash

http://jaynash.com

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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12:00am CDT

Jon Langford & Skull Orchard

The L'homme de Renaissance of indie rock. (That's "Renaissance Man" for all you eating "Freedom Fries.") He's done it all in his time. For us, he's created lots of cover art, produced lots of records, lent his ham-fisted guitar stylings to recordings by the Old 97's, Kelly Hogan, Sadies, Sally Timms, Danbert Nobacon, Jon Rauhouse, Alejandro Escovedo, among others, draws a comic strip, plays in the long running art/punk collective the Mekons, written a book, appeared as the backing band on This American Life and acts as a reeling papa bear figure to many of Chicago's musicians looking for direction and reassurance in this vicious racket we call the music industry. Among the guiding forces in the Pine Valley Cosmonauts and the Waco Brothers and Wee Hairy Beasties. At any given time, he has several projects going. It tires us just trying to keep up. As nice as he is prolific. Sort of rare in the hyper-rarified environment of notoriety. For More of Jon's Art, go to his page at Yard Dog in Austin, TX; home of the annual Bloodshot SXSW shindig. Stop by, say hi, and make sure you look at the ten years of Yard Dog/Bloodshot SXSW Photographs!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12826

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Jon Langford & Skull Orchard

The L'homme de Renaissance of indie rock. (That's "Renaissance Man" for all you eating "Freedom Fries.") He's done it all in his time. For us, he's created lots of cover art, produced lots of records, lent his ham-fisted guitar stylings to recordings by the Old 97's, Kelly Hogan... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Continental Club

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12:00am CDT

Leatherbag

Leatherbag is a rock band from Austin, Texas. After re-locating to Austin from Houston as a Hurrican Rita refuge in 2005, Leatherbag was formed by singer/songwriter, Randy Reynolds. 2009 found Reynolds and his new backing band (members of Tammany Hall Machine, Jude/Ross and Sons of Hercules) releasing 2 EP's, the new sincerity driven 'Tomorrow' and the power pop laden 'Everything I Once Knew'. Both EP's helped further cement Leatherbag's range and power as a band as well as marking them as an exceptional group in the burgeoning Austin music scene. Currently, Leatherbag has released a new full length record entitled, 'Hey Day'. The band has opened for Robyn Hitchcock& The Venus 3, Chuck Prophet, Brendan Benson, Richard Buckner, Alejandro Escovedo, Heartless Bastards and earned a spot as a performer at the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11914

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Leatherbag

Leatherbag is a rock band from Austin, Texas. After re-locating to Austin from Houston as a Hurrican Rita refuge in 2005, Leatherbag was formed by singer/songwriter, Randy Reynolds. 2009 found Reynolds and his new backing band (members of Tammany Hall Machine, Jude/Ross and Sons of... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Velveeta Room

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12:00am CDT

Liam Finn

Liam Finn has confirmed his first ever North American tour with a full band. Kicking off at SXSW Finn will play the Yep Roc and New Zealand showcases as well as the Dickies Sounds day party among other sets. From Austin, he'll head to Los Angeles March 23 to begin a month of headlining shows in the U.S. and Canada. See below for full dates. Finn has spent much of the past year working on the follow-up to his debut 'I'll Be Lightning,' which will be released this spring on Yep Roc. A New Zealand-native, Finn burst onto the American scene in 2008 with the release of 'I'll Be Lightning,' which earned him Artist to Watch accolades from The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, Stereogum and more. Spin called it "a remarkable solo debut album of bittersweet indie pop," while Entertainment Weekly praised his "effervescent choruses [and] swooning harmonies."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13492

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Liam Finn

Liam Finn has confirmed his first ever North American tour with a full band. Kicking off at SXSW Finn will play the Yep Roc and New Zealand showcases as well as the Dickies Sounds day party among other sets. From Austin, he'll head to Los Angeles March 23 to begin a month of headlining... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's

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12:00am CDT

Maps & Atlases

Maps & Atlases' unique style melds the technicality of progressive music and the idiosyncrasies of art rock into a fascinating and oddly accessible sound all their own. They are known for their virtuosic musical ability, writing pop songs with a magnificent aptitude for texture and a distinctive blend of both the intricate and organic. Their debut full-length, perch patchwork was produced by Jason Cupp (The Elected, Nurses, Cast Spells).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12738

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Maps & Atlases

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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12:00am CDT

Michael 5000 Watts

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Michael 5000 Watts

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Fuze

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12:00am CDT

MNDR

MNDR A one-woman tour de force, Amanda Warner, better known as MNDR, is the powerful voice behind the authoritative and approachable experimental club music that she creates. An incandescent front woman who is equally talented with her technical skills, MNDR combines pop sensibilities with a love of early house, minimal techno and IDM. She blends a well-honed musical background with in-depth midi programming, sound design, and analogue synthesis skills, wiring up her machines to concoct an incredibly danceable electronic pop sound. MNDR, a.k.a Amanda Warner, has been nearing the completion of the first full length album in NYC with producer and co-writer Peter Wade, to be readied for release in Spring/Summer 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14533

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MNDR

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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12:00am CDT

Moby Ambient DJ Set

Moby was born in New York City, but grew up in Connecticut, where he started making music when he was 9 years old. He started out playing classical guitar and studied music theory, and then went on to play with seminal Connecticut hardcore punk group "The Vatican Comandoes" when he was 14. He then played with post-punk band "AWOL" while studying philosophy at the University of Connecticut and SUNY Purchase. He started DJ'ing while attending college, and was a fixture in the late 80's New York house and hip-hop scenes, DJ'ing at clubs such as Mars, Red Zone, MK, and the Palladium. He released his first single, "Go" in 1991 (listed as one of the Rolling Stones best records of all time), and has been making albums ever since. His own records have sold over 20,000,000 copies worldwide, and he's also produced and remixed scores of other artists, including David Bowied, Metallica, The Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy, among others. Moby has toured extensively, playing well over 3,000 concerts in his career. He has also had his music used in hundreds of different films, including "Heat", "Any Given Sunday", "Tomorrow Never Dies", and "The Beach", among others. Currently he's touring in support of his next album as well as working closely with a variety of different charities, including the Human Society and the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11846

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Moby Ambient DJ Set

Moby was born in New York City, but grew up in Connecticut, where he started making music when he was 9 years old. He started out playing classical guitar and studied music theory, and then went on to play with seminal Connecticut hardcore punk group "The Vatican Comandoes" when he... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Karma Lounge

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12:00am CDT

Monogold

Monogold is a 3 piece hailing from Brooklyn, NY. Their DIY approach to music has enabled them to self record and produce their own sound in their personal studio. Their most recent release and first full-length album is 2011’s “The Softest Glow”. Their 2009 EP, “We Animals,” continues to receive rave reviews from blogs and magazines throughout the US and abroad. The Wall Street Journal chose Monogold as a band to see at CMJ 2010, saying, "...bassist Mike Falotico and drummer Jared Apuzzo build rhythmic foundations for guitarist-vocalist Keith Kelly to inhabit with his reverberative falsetto and ringing, euphonic chords. Monogold crafts six-string dreamscapes." The Deli Magazine named Monogold the Best Avant-Indie Band in NYC: "The serene rhythmic percussions, Keith Kelly’s whispering vocals, and the music's mystical qualities have therapeutic powers. Gorgeous music." I Guess I'm Floating claims that, "Monogold have crafted a sound strong enough to make heads nod and ears contentedly sigh.” The band’s high energy performance style contrasts and compliments their often subdued approach towards melody. The sound is a product of the band’s wide spectrum of musical tastes. Influences range from 50’s do-wop, to indie new wave, to avant-garde, to folk and shoegaze. After many regional and national shows and years of poverty, Monogold has acquired a sound all their own.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12065

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Monogold

Although they have been compared to other contemporary artists, Monogold's wide spectrum of musical tastes, ranging from 50's do-wop, to indie new wave, to avant-garde, to folk and shoegaze, as well as countless shows and tours has given them a distinct and unmistakable sound of their... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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12:00am CDT

Mutiny On The Bounty

MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY has seen the light of day in april 2004. Their sound can be described as urgent, straight mathy, time-signature-laden indierock with post hardcore appeal, combining organic angularity with a taste for captivating melodies. Bands like At The Drive-In, Minus The Bear, The Fall Of Troy, The Blood Brothers and North Of America may cross your mind when you listen to their sound. They love the epic, the sombre, the tragic, the geekship and the hispano flair. On stage MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY is a force to reckon. They have played about 300 shows since their inception, of which they shared stages with Coheed And Cambria, Cancer Bats, Maps And Atlases, Engine Down, Portugal The Man, These Arms Are Snakes, Russian Circles, Pelican, 65 Days Of Static, Sleeping People, This Will Destroy You, Fear Before The March Of Flames, Dead Meadows, The End, Red Sparowes, Callisto, 31 Knots, Akimbo in countries such as England, Scotland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic and Luxembourg. After 4 UK tour and 5 European tours with Cinemechanica (US), Blakfish(UK), Maps And Atlases(US) and And So I Watch You From Afar (Eir), MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY has gained maturity in sound and stage presence and left many crowds tongue-tied. In 2005, they’ve self-released a 1000 copies split ep with TREASURE CHEST AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW in Europe, which contains the very debut songs. The split ep has mainly been sold at shows and is currently sold out. By the end of 2005 the canadian label NEW ROMANCE FOR KIDS Rec. released and distributed another 1000 copies in Canada, the U.S.A. and Japan In June 2009, Mutiny On The Bounty returns with their first full length album called “Danger Mouth “(June 2009 on the English label Big Scary Monsters and on the German label Redfield Records). The album is a collection of eleven songs where technical virtuosity and masterful songwriting intertwine for an astonishing result. Between despair and rage, the catchy melodies mingle with tempo and complex rhythms bordering on hardcore, while incorporating a strong technical aspect and vocal lines sitting between fracture and melody. Mastering has been done by Allan Douches (Converge, Dillinger Escape Plan, Fall Out Boy..) at West West Side Studios New York.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12423

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Mutiny On The Bounty

MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY has seen the light of day in april 2004. Their sound can be described as urgent, straight mathy, time-signature-laden indierock with post hardcore appeal, combining organic angularity with a taste for captivating melodies. Bands like At The Drive-In, Minus The... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Prague

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12:00am CDT

My Little Pony

mylittlepony, (the band, not the brand), was founded in Oslo in the winter of 2007. Allthough having "screwed up their googlability" (quote: MTV UK & Ireland) they have been able to build an international name for themselves in the world of underground twee pop. Their first full length album "Think Too Much" was released in 2008 and featured such hits as "Skipping Down the Street", "MacGyver Blues", "A Song For You On Your 40th Birthday" and the even longer entitled track "Do You Really Love Me Or Am I Just In Your Network?". The album was a success even among the critics from Norwegian mainstream media and it was soon distributed worldwide with special editions for Japan and The Philippines. In 2008 they were awarded the Spanish Premio Pop Eye for "European Revelation" and the following year "Think Too Much" achieved the same prize in the category of "Best International Album". They have toured Spain twice and visited Germany three times. Last November they played the biggest stage at the public broadcast festival On3 in Munich together with such acts as Speech Debelle, Chris Garneau, Ebony Bangs, Royal Bangs and a slightly confused Pete Doherty. In total they have played over two hundred shows in ten different European countries. Their biggest fan bases are in Germany, USA Spain, Sweden, Japan and the UK. 2011 sees the release of the long awaited second album "Making Marks". The video for the single "Hard To Be Good " has already been put in MTV rotation and entered the German myspace charts. The band's appealing mix of twee pop and more classic pop, soul and americana music is making them reach a steady growing audience, without ever loosing their intense underground fervor. The combination of pure sincerity and analytical intelligence in both melodies and lyrics make mylittlepony a front runner in the increasingly more exciting pop capital of Oslo, Norway.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10994

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My Little Pony

mylittlepony, (the band, not the brand), was founded in Oslo in the winter of 2007. Allthough having "screwed up their googlability" (quote: MTV UK & Ireland) they have been able to build an international name for themselves in the world of underground twee pop. Their first full length... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Esther's Follies

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12:00am CDT

Pedro Menendez Fusion Ensemble

PEDRO MENENDEZ FUSION - ENSEMBLE AVANT-GARDE JAZZ + NEW ARGENTINIAN TANGO & FOLK CONCEPT Featuring New CD "COLECCIONISMO/ANTHOLOGY" PEDRO MENENDEZ is a prolific composer and brilliant multi-instrumentalist. Wellknown as a pioneering of the Avant Garde fusion sytle in Argentina, Menendez´s music is a personal eclectic blend of Latin American folk rythms (tango, chacarera, candombe, bossa nova), jazz and contemporary classical elements. As a bold creator Menendez definitely proposes a different South American concept. Melodies are unique, lyric and complex. Pieces are rich on harmonic modulations and elaborated counterpoints. Traditional local rythms are reinterpreted on prolific polirythms variations, irregular meters and a varied elaborated instrumentation. As a virtuous multi-instrumentalist, Menendez changes from the Piano to the Guitar, Flute, Soprano Sax or Bandoneon with surprising ability. "COLECCIONISMO -ANTHOLOGY" is a new selected compilation that brings together some of the best pieces of Menendez´s vast discography and is part of the repertoire that the Argentinian musician has been performing throughout a long impressive national and international career destined to keep growing: Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Paraguay, USA, Canada, Norway, France and Germany, including CANADIAN MUSIC FEST 2011 / March 9-13, 2011 (Toronto, ON, Canada) SXSW 2011 / March 16-19, 2011 (Austin, TX, USA) SXSW Music Festival 2010, 2009, 2008 (Austin, TX, USA) CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2009, Toronto, ON, CANADA, BAFIM, BUENOS AIRES INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FAIR 2009 (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Festival de Inverno SESC RIO 2008 (Petropolis, Teresopolis, Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL), 6º / 4º BUENOS AIRES JAZZ AND OTHER MUSICS FESTIVAL (Buenos Aires, Argentina), among the most recents. Six-Word Reviews of 763 SXSW 2008 by Paul Ford “Introspective, engaging minor-key Argentinian jazz. Excellent. Rating: 5 stars” Todd S. Jenkins – All about jazz.com “Wonderfully sensual evocations from South America. Pedro Menendez is a multi-instrumentalist from Argentina who has a fresh ear for blending the sounds of different musics... Recommended.” John Doll – Jazzreview.com “His music is a whirlwind of the influences ranging from Brazilian bossa nova, contemporary classical, tango, Argentinian folk, and American jazz. The music is like a gentle breeze on an otherwise warm still night in a warm country very much like Argentina. Its rhythms are graceful. It sways more than it swings. Menendez tends to remain understated in making his point... As is the rest of the album, it is simple and wise, graceful and heartfelt.” Bernardo Nudelman - Musicargentina.com France ”It is much more than pleasant, it is comforting that musicians, registered in the dynamics and the history of the tango, did not cease enriching it... Pedro Menéndez enters the tango. It visits it and revisits it. Respects and renovates it. Its leg jazz touches the matter tango. Symbiosis is successful, excellent interpretation...” MORE MUSICAL PROJECTS OF PEDRO MENENDEZ: PEDRO MENENDEZ JAZZTANGO ENSEMBLE (www.myspace.com/pedromenendezjazztangoensamble) PEDRO MENENDEZ - PROYECTO BUENOS AIRES (www.myspace.com/proyectobuenosaires) PEDRO MENENDEZ - PETER´S SONGS (www.sonicbids.com/peterssongs / www.myspace.com/pedromenendezsongs) PEDRO MENENDEZ -ZONA TANGO (www.sonicbids.com/zonatango / www.myspace.com/zonatangobuenosaires) ABOUT PEDRO MENENDEZ´s BIOGRAPHY: Pedro Menendez was born in Buenos Aires in 1957. He has been dedicated to the music since he was 7 years old. He studied with professors like the worldwide known Oscar Aleman ( Josephine Baker's jazz guitarist), Arturo Schneider (Astor Piazzolla´s flutist) and the contemporary classical guitarist Miguel Angel Girollet, among others. He also attended the composition career at the UCA. He has recorded 17 discographic works with compositions of his own with the participation of well-known musicians like Osvaldo Fattoruso on drums (latin jazz Band 'Opa'), Rodolfo Mederos & Marcelo Nissinman on bandoneon, percussionist Rubén Rada, musicians from the Colón Theatre orchestra, among others. He has performed internationally in Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Paraguay, USA, Canada, Norway, Germany, Spain and France including, among the most recent shows: CANADIAN MUSIC FEST 2011 (March 9.13, 2011) (Toronto, ON, Canada) SXSW 2011 (March 16-19, 2011) (Austin, TX, USA) WOA RECORDS INDIA JAZZ TOUR 2010/2011 SXSW MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010 (March 2010) CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2009, Toronto, ON, Canada (March 2009) SXSW Music Festival & Conference 2009 (Austin, TX, USA, March 2009) DART MUSIC International Day & Night Shows (Austin, TX, March 2009) BRAZIL MUSICA & ARTES + International Guests (Austin, TX, March 2009) FESTIVAL DE INVERNO SESC RIO 2008 (Petrópolis, Teresópolis & Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, BRASIL, July 2008) SXSW Music Festival & Conference 2008 (Austin, TX, USA, March 2008) Rhizome Collective International Show (Austin, TX, USA, March 2008) KUT FM - Live Recording Show (Austin, TX, US, March 2008) Troughout his career he has played on numerous local artistic, cultural venues and festivals, including "Buenos Aires Jazz & other Musics" International Festival, "Mar del Jazz" Festival, Centro Nacional de Música, Casa del Fondo Nacional de la Cultura, Auditorio del Pilar - Recoleta, Avenida Theater, among numerous others. He has also performed as sessionist together with many other distinguished musicians of the Argentinian scene, like Luis Salinas, Agustín Pereyra Lucena, Guillermo Reuter (2004 SGAE Award), Daniel 'Pipi' Piazzolla, Bossa N´Stones, etc. In the field of contemporary chamber music, he has written several pieces including a concert for Vibraphone and Strings dedicated to the Argentinian Soloist Daniel Serale (premiered on the International Percussion Festival of Patagonia, Argentina, 2006), a concert for Marimba dedicated to the Mexican well-known Soloist Javier Nandayapa, a work of 20 pieces for Piano based on Latin American rythmics (‘Viaje por Latinoamérica’/Voyage through Latin America’ Book I / Book II) and a concert for Guitar and Orchestra. He has composed incidental music for television, theatre and cinema (Argentina and the Munich School of Cinema). Since 1986 he is the Artistic Director of Contemporaneo Art Music, an Argentinian Record Label dedicated to genres as tango, jazz, crossover, folk, world and contemporary classical music (www.contemporaneomusic.com) Full Discography: Coleccionismo - Anthology - 2010 Peter´s Songs - 2010 Psicodelia Tango - 2010 BrazilTango Re-Edition - 2010 Electronico Re-Edition -2010 America Solar - 2008 Arquitectura Tango - 2006 Profundidad - 2005 Mi Buenos Aires herido - 2003 Secretos de la guitarra - 2002 Luna - 1999 Viaje por Latinoamérica - 1993 Cantos Secretos - 1989 Nuevos Caminos - 1986 Capoeira - 1984 Hora del Eclipse - 1983
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12924

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Pedro Menendez Fusion Ensemble

With an impressive international career, PEDRO MENENDEZ is an outstanding composer blending jazz, classical and South American rythms. Master himself of many instruments, the result is an innovative Latin fusion concept where beauty, polyrithmic propulsion and first-class improvisation... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Elephant Room

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12:00am CDT

Ponderosa

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Ponderosa

After surviving many adventures in a wide variety of locales, Ponderosa rises to the pinnacle of their profession, promoted to Admiral's of the Fleet, knighted as Knight's Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, and named the 1st Baron Hornblower. Ernest Hemingway is quoted as saying... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Soho Lounge

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12:00am CDT

Profetas

"Profetas create a niche of identification for all Latin America, from 8th street down to Ushuaia. A mix of Afro-Latins, mestizos, Indians, whites, mulattoes and other races that make up this multi-ethnic America. Profetas is the new blood that runs through the sonorous veins of a Colombian hip hop scenario, thirsty for identity, novelty and urban reality." Rolling Stones, September 2006. Since 1997 Profetas has become one of the essential groups to understand the new urban music in Latin America. The fusion of Afro-Colombian music, reggae, rock and a strong basis of hip hop has helped the band to get a good number of followers in Latin America and some European countries such as Germany and Austria. The duo composed of the African singer Antombo Langangui and the Colombian MC Pablo Fortaleza, has received outstanding comments by music critics: already in 2001, the Colombian newspaper EL TIEMPO presented them as the revelation of Colombian hip hop, after the band's live presentation at Hip Hop al Parque (the most important hip hop festival in Latinoamerica with around 100.000 visitors). PROFETAS, a multicultural band with members of different origins and with different musical backgrounds, have so far participated in festivals such as Hip Hop al Parque 2001 and 2005, Rastazo Bogota 2005, La Fete de la Musique in Medellin 2004 and 2005 and in Bogota 2006, Rock al Parque 2009, Reggaejam Germany 2008, European Summer University Germany 2008. In addition they have shared the stage with Gondwana from Chile, Junior Reid, Michael Rose and Tanya Stephens from Jamaica, Culcha Candela from Germany, Alborosie from Italy, Los Cafres from Argentina, and Method Man (Wutang Clan) from the USA, among others. In 2008, PROFETAS toured Europe twice, first in spring as opening act of Culcha Candela's “Hamma” tour and later in summer participating in recognized festivals like the Reggaejam in Germany, the Reggaebenefiz, the Afrolatin Day in Berlin, and the Summer University Convention organized by ATTAC in Saarland, Germany. During these tours PROFETAS played 25 concerts in more than 20 cities all over Europe. In addition, PROFETAS won the German version of the European Reggae Contest, competing with more than 400 European bands. In 2009, PROFETAS supported the Latinamerica Tour of the famous American rappers METHOD MAN and RED MAN, and promoted their new single BAILA on radio stations and at live concerts around Colombia. In 2010 Profetas began the Baila World Tour with 25 concerts in Europe ( alemania, austria , Suiza), the tour have dates in NYC (LAMC) and 8 concerts in Denmark . After the success of their first record Amor y Fortaleza (Love and Strength), PROFETAS are preparing BAILA, their new groundbreaking album!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14091

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Profetas

"Profetas create a niche of identification for all Latin America, from 8th street down to Ushuaia. A mix of Afro-Latins, mestizos, Indians, whites, mulattoes and other races that make up this multi-ethnic America. Profetas is the new blood that runs through the sonorous veins of a... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Speakeasy

12:00am CDT

Redinho

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Redinho

http://redinho.com

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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12:00am CDT

Ron Sexsmith

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Ron Sexsmith

Fresh off a headlining show at London's Royal Albert Hall, Ron Sexsmith returns to SXSW in support of his latest release, Forever Endeavour. Following the Bob Rock produced Long Player Late Bloomer - and the documentary Love Shines, which won a SXSW Film Festival Audience Award... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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12:00am CDT

Sacred Animals

The way from Sacred Animals' native Wexford to Dublin is straight enough, running through the edge of the Wicklow mountains south of Dublin. But you only have to veer a few miles off the main road and suddenly you're up in the mountains. From the Sally Gap you can look out across Lough Tay hundreds of metres below and see the wind carving its way through the hills. "The energy is incredible - so primal. Life is pretty fleeting. But that's also kind of precious in a weird way." And the music is precious too, something drawn from those hidden places. Sacred Animal's is not a calm oasis though, Darragh's mind is tumbling through ideas and spaces, drawing on the rich tapestry of styles and sounds that make this such a compelling time to make music. "It's about everything that makes artists we love, people like Thom Yorke, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and Ed Droste (Grizzly Bear) create and then go back and explore some more. I've written songs for years and have always loved doing it. But when the songs start coming out like this, from somewhere I couldn't always reach, that's something else. Exciting." Sacred Animals is about just that. Letting the music speak and breath, respecting its nature, and the result is both epic, but undoubtedly intimate at times. It's an unusual light across the Wicklow mountains in the May dusk, purple and orange and it's got Darragh thinking. "'m not so sure we have things figured out at all. That's what happens when you stop and find yourself staring out across a place like this." Sacred Animals look ahead and the road winds off through the hills and into the distance.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14471

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Sacred Animals

The way from Sacred Animals' native Wexford to Dublin is straight enough, running through the edge of the Wicklow mountains south of Dublin. But you only have to veer a few miles off the main road and suddenly you're up in the mountains. From the Sally Gap you can look out across... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Friends

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12:00am CDT

Saint Motel

The explosive, cinematic, indie-pop band Saint Motel is, to put it best, hard to resist, and damn fun. In the world of Saint Motel, nothing bows to convention: Stages become forests and living rooms, and shows become kaleidoscopic mind explosions in 3D. This theatrically creative world is due in large part to the fact that the gentlemen of Saint Motel share a distinct interest in cinema. The band's keen visual sensibility has yielded an array of stunningly original videos that accompany songs from their recently released debut EP ForPlay, released via the band's label On The Records, and the physical or digital version of ForPlay includes the free added bonus of the beautiful, ultra-conceptualized videos for each song. Having met at film school in the summer of 2007, Saint Motel is A/J Jackson (vocals, guitar), A Sharp (lead guitar), Greg Erwin (drums) and Dak (bass) – musicians who constantly experiment and push boundaries within the songwriting process to keep evolving their signature sound that features unique guitar tones and surprising sonic twists throughout. Dear Dictator is the EP's first single, which is enjoying spins and support from influential Los Angeles radio station KROQ. The song balances a hauntingly beautiful melody and a powerfully familiar-feeling riff. Butch has a Frankie Valli-meets-The Who vibe with its catchy melody, gentle vocals, and huge climax, while Eat Your Heart Out is reminiscent of a more intense Muse with its atmospheric fire. To My Enemies showcases Sharp's use of the slide guitar that he manipulates to produce a mesmerizing horn-sounding tone. Pity Party has a build reminiscent of an earlier era and takes you away with quick turns and a memorable breakdown that warns "And if the world would end tonight, I won't be by your side." ForPlay's final track, Do Everything Now, is a steady build that grabs you and punch you in the gut with its musical force, and sounds like the soundtrack to Jack Kerouac's On The Road. The raw energy apparent in Saint Motel's music is felt at a new level when experiencing them live. The band's live shows are marked by this effusive energy and the spectacle of exciting visual soundscapes that blend the sonic with the artful. Jackson explains, “People want to be entertained when they go out to see a show so we try to offer not only an energetic performance but also a memorable experience.” Metromix agrees, stating that “Saint Motel never fail to put on a show that’s a treat for the senses” and The Onion claims “Saint Motel has a...particular blend of wholesome indie rock brimming with raucous sexual energy,” while Flavorpill declares the band “Imploring, atonal, and irresistible garage glam.” Saint Motel was the only band to play main stages at both Sunset Junction and Sunset Strip Music Festival this summer, headlined to an over-capacity crowd of 1400 at the Hammer Museum as part of KCRW's “Also I Like To Rock” series, recently toured with British rockers Band Of Skulls, and are currently recording new material. With their track “Butch” being played consistently on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, they attack the road with Nico Vega this fall starting on October 26th.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15258

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Saint Motel

With sophisticated savvy and singularity, the Los Angeles quartet Saint Motel has built a formidable reputation on the back of inventive indie pop and wildly fun live shows. Mixing blistering pep with unique flair and rousing rhythms, Saint Motel's aural catharsis is pure bliss with... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Rusty Spurs

12:00am CDT

Say "No!" To Architecture

SN!TA was born in 2006 in a basement in Long Island and has been recording tape-based psych / electronica, and playing live shows with the likes of Talk Normal, Liturgy, Human Resources, Tickley Feather, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, since.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11780

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Say "No!" To Architecture

SN!TA was born in 2006 in a basement in Long Island and has been recording tape-based psych / electronica, and playing live shows with the likes of Talk Normal, Liturgy, Human Resources, Tickley Feather, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, since.

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Hideout

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12:00am CDT

Semi Precious Weapons

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Semi Precious Weapons

Forming in New York City, Semi Precious Weapons quickly developed a cult-like following with their songs, live performances, and visual style. SPW played sold out shows in the city, promoted warehouse parties, and became mainstays at Brooklyn events and New York Fashion Week alike... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Rusty Spurs

12:00am CDT

Smoke DZA

Hip Hop is just a hobby for some but for Smoke DZA, it is a way of life Born and raised in Harlem, NY, DZA (real name Sean Pompey) was raised surrounded by music, though it wasn’t necessarily hip hop, “My first exposure to music was through my Dad.” He reflects, “He played his oldies every weekend and still does up to this day.” DZA was introduced to and fell in love with hip hop at a young age and began a journey that would lead him from dropping out of high school to being one of the hottest, most sought after unsigned rappers in the game today. “I was way too popular in high school,” DZA states, “ I used to battle everyone whether it be in the lunchroom or in front of the school. I was way more interested in that, than attending classes.” His early creative processes started where many rappers do, with the lyrical genius of Notorious B.I.G., “I remember learning all of Biggie’s verses, writing them down and making my own renditions of the songs. After I got out [of] that phase I started crafting my own songs like "History" where I spoke about destroying any rapper lyrically and I wrote a song called "Music On My Side" which was an ode to any artist that influenced me to do music. Jay-Z, Biggie, Big L etc.” As DZA’s focus and talent grew, he began to release mixtapes, like the early Respeconize and even formed a group with a childhood friend call “Smoke & Numbers” before striking out for solo success and Cinematic Music Group in 2005. Though his musical journey is not far removed from his early days in Harlem, DZA has recorded with the likes of Asher Roth, Big K.R.I.T., Devin The Dude and Curren$y to name a few. In the past two years he has released a steady stream of mixtapes to critical acclaim, Substance Abuse (2009), Substance Abuse 1.5: The Headstash (2010), and his most recent project, George Kush Da Button which is quickly making it’s way around the internet. DZA credits his longevity to creating laidback, honest music that people can vibe to and always staying true to the art of hip hop. With all of the disposable music threatening the culture of an art form he is trying to help preserve, Smoke DZA is a welcomed breath of fresh air that will make you grateful for the contact high.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13643

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Smoke DZA

Smoke DZA was born February 8, 1984 at Harlem Hospital in New York City and has lived in New York all his life. The son of two Guyanese immigrants, Smoke was exposed to music at home by his father and fell in love with hip hop at a young age. He grew up listening to and emulating... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Venue 222

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12:00am CDT

Special Guest

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Special Guest

http://specialguest.com

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Club de Ville

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12:00am CDT

Suplecs

As all real New Orleans chef's know, the secret to Creole cooking lies in the recipe. The same can be said of New Orleans Rock and Roll. It's all about the ratio's and proportions, the painstaking methods and of course the down home ingredients. Take one part Metal, two parts Heavy Rock, a dash of Cayenne and then slow cook it all in the sights and sounds of New Orleans. Do it right and maybe, just maybe, you get something like Suplecs. Formed in the Big Easy back in 1996, Suplecs has been grinding out heavy on the heavy Rawk New Orleans style for crowds of all shapes and sizes. Born and bred in the Cresent City Danny Nick and Durel Yates had been fixtures on the local scene for years before hooking up with Andrew Preen to complete the line up which proved to be a magical combination. The blend of the New Orleans sounds with their own unique style of metal caught the attention of renowned artist, Frank Kozik, whose Man's Ruin Records released both the debut album ("Wrestlin' with My Lady Friend") as well as 2001's "Sad Songs... Better Days" before imploding. Undeterred by the loss of their label Durel and Co. released a third album "Powtin' on the Outside, Pawty on the Inside" with Nocturnal Records. All seemed well again until nature intervened. Hurricane Katrina damn near wiped the band off the map but it seems that it'll take more than catastrophic property loss to deter the men of Suplecs. It took five long years to climb out of the hole that hurricane left but it left a stronger band in it's wake. No longer the simple good old boys that like to make a stellar racket the men of Suplecs finally have recorded an album befit their pedigree. The resulting "Mad Oak Redoux" is a mature work from a band that's learned when to pull it's punches. Ten tracks of steady-as-she-goes rock that can swing and groove just as much as it can blow a house down. Look for a tour in Spring 2011 with Dixie Witch. Like etouffee, beignets and Po boy's, Suplecs is one New Orleans delicacy that simply must be experienced to be fuller appreciated.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11589

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Barbarella

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12:00am CDT

The Features

The Features are a southern psychedelic rock band that play, off-kilter pop. Originally formed in Sparta, Tennessee, the small Southern town that boasts bluegrass picker Lester Flatt as its claim to fame. Their musical influences are caught somewhere between the pure rock 'n' roll of the British Invasion and the electronic, synth-happy beats of 80's pop. It's a dynamic sound that has launched them to the top of Nashville's indie rock scene.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13851

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The Features

Since releasing The Beginning EP in 2003, the Nashville-based combo, The Features, have established themselves as one of the most exciting and imaginative bands working today. The first signing to Kings of Leon's label, Serpents & Snakes, they fall somewhere in the middle between... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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12:00am CDT

The Heligoats

Songwriter Chris Otepka has come full circle. He originally started writing songs under the moniker of The Heligoats in Chicago in the late 90’s. Once he found some band mates they renamed themselves Troubled Hubble and enjoyed six prosperous years where they dominated the college radio circuit. After the band disbanded in 2005, Otepka returned full-time to The Heligoats name. And here we are today. Although a decade has passed since Otepka created The Heligoats title, the major changes in his music career have been nominal in nature. The important stuff – the music, the songwriting – has remained consistent. Otepka’s brainy and sincere songwriting style is distinct in both Troubled Hubble and The Heligoats. The Heligoats stopped by OPB’s studios to play songs from their album, Goodness Gracious, which was released early in 2010. They also played a new song, “Moon, See, Day, See”, which will appear on a split EP coming out in November on Portland’s Greyday Records. Their performance encapsulates the way Otepka’s thoughts burst at the seams over shifting musical landscapes. His lyrics are often an examination of the natural environment from his unique perspective. Talking about “Moon, See, Day, See”, Otepka says it’s about, “the wonder of seeing the moon during the day and how it can appear to be see through.” A phenomenon he doesn’t think we talk about enough. We talk with Otepka about the history of The Heligoats, moving to the Northwest, and the way the environment influences his songs.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13319

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The Heligoats

Songwriter Chris Otepka has come full circle. He originally started writing songs under the moniker of The Heligoats in Chicago in the late 90’s. Once he found some band mates they renamed themselves Troubled Hubble and enjoyed six prosperous years where they dominated the college... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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12:00am CDT

The Plastics Revolution

The Plastics Revolution is a group of 20-year-old friends who, after separately playing in different projects for years, finally decided to join into a single band in Fall 2007. The most unique quality of the band, which clearly sets them apart from others, is the evident strong bond that unites the six members, all of them being already best friends before the project started. The chemistry among them is not only patent during their energetic and highly interactive live performances, but also in their compositions, which present a balanced, original, and well-integrated mixture of the diverse ideas and backgrounds of all members. Of all their influences, those which can be perhaps more easily noticed in their music are bands such as The Arcade Fire, The Flaming Lips, Broken Social Scene, Belle & Sebastian, and The Klaxons, among others. So far, The Plastics Revolution has recorded a 6-song EP and a 9 song LP. They are currently working on their next album. Their first EP was recorded at their home studio in 2008. Although recorded only as a demo for their upcoming full-length LP, the quality of the production was good enough for the songs "So They Wait" (the band's first single) and "Ahora somos parte" (the band's first Spanish single) to make their way into Mexico City's most important rock radio station (Reactor 105.7fm), as well as into other radio stations across the country. On August 2009, the band realesed their first full-lenght LP independently, featuring 9 songs (2 in Spanish and 7 in English). This homonymous record, sold mainly through indie record stores and indie lifestyle stores in Mexico, sold out in just 3 weeks and keeps generating good sales via Web retailers such as iTunes, Napster, Emusic, Rhapsody, etc. At the same time of the release, the band released the single "Saturno", wich made its way into the main rock stations in Mexico. Furthermore, their single "Cars From Mars" helped them get noticed internationally, drawing the attention of MTVmusic.com as part of their "Needle in the Haystack" feature. In May 2010, the band released "Kibera", the first single of their upcoming album, which got the band heavy airplay in Mexico's top rock radio stations, as well as thousands of digital downloads via a free download promotion with Mexico City's main radio station Reactor 105.7.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14629

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The Plastics Revolution

The Plastics Revolution is a group of 20-year-old friends who, after separately playing in different projects for years, finally decided to join into a single band in Fall 2007. The most unique quality of the band, which clearly sets them apart from others, is the evident strong bond... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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12:00am CDT

The Roving Gamblers

If after listening to The Roving Gamblers they sound familiar, well they should. They’re the newest project from the two time Emmy Award winning Biscuit Brothers. After a highly successful performance at Austin’s Auditorium Shores for 2009 SXSW the boys started getting more and more requests from their taller fans, adults that is, to do a show for them. Enter The Roving Gamblers. Same band, same talent, same energy but no Hokey Pokey here just a bunch of great Southern Music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13655

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The Roving Gamblers

If after listening to The Roving Gamblers they sound familiar, well they should. They’re the newest project from the two time Emmy Award winning Biscuit Brothers. After a highly successful performance at Austin’s Auditorium Shores for 2009 SXSW the boys started getting more and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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12:00am CDT

Those Darlins

Those Darlins Screws Get Loose March 29, 2011 Four years have gone by since Nikki, Jessi, and Kelley Darlin spat in their palms and slapped hands in a three-way promise that would become Those Darlins. Since then, they’ve broken hearts and broken bones, all the while honing their chops and gaining a lifetime of experiences through endless touring: bros to the bitter end. Screws Get Loose is their second album--and the first to show off drummer Linwood Regensburg stepping up as a songwriter. Each song bears the scars of the highs and lows they’ve soldiered through together on the road, accentuating the realities of growing up in a rock and roll band. This latest collection of songs reveals the Darlins’ road-weary and hardened spirits as the full-throttle charge of their freewheeling early anthems, such as “Red Light Love” and “Wild One,” has faded into the clarity and the life lessons of , “Let You Down," “Be Your Bro,” and the album's title track. In "Be Your Bro," Jessi sings “I just wanna be your brother, you just wanna be my boyfriend. I just wanna run and play in the dirt with you, you just wanna stick it in.” It’s the kind of lyric that any woman can relate to, and the kind of writing that tells a story with just enough detail to make your mind fill in the blanks and make it your own. But the album’s true tone culminates in the distant yearning of “Waste Away": “What happened that makes you wanna go face first into the ground? What happened to me that I keep followin' you around?” The band re-enlisted producer Jeff Curtin (Small Black) and headed down to Atlanta, GA to record Screws Get Loose with engineer Ed Rawls at his Living Room Studio (Black Lips, Jacuzzi Boys). While the band’s country punk nature is still evident, the Southern roots that shine through are more in line with the dirty South garage rock blasting out of Memphis, Atlanta, and Nashville in recent years. Haunting and hook-laden numbers such as “Hives,” “Tina Said,” and “BUMD” tussle with the confessional weight of other songs, like "Waste Away" and "Let U Down." Stylistically, the band has created a range of sounds: “Boy” is reminiscent of Spector’s summery girl pop, “Mystic Mind” is a fully-realized stoner jam, and “$” is a lesson on the slippery nature of money sung in an infestation of gang vocals. These songs show that life on the road is no place for the faint of heart. So, naturally, songs take shape with bold narratives, strong voices, and full-bodied performances that are no less vibrant than previous offerings, but are a little less naïve. Maturity and experience combine to open up wholly new dimensions for Those Darlins. But that doesn’t mean they have forsaken the spirit of fun and frivolity that has come to define them. Screws Get Loose will be released via the Oh Wow Dang label on March 29, 2011. Those Darlins are: Jessi Darlin (Guitar/Bass), Kelley Darlin (Bass/Guitar), Nikki Darlin (Guitar/Bass), Linwood Regensburg (Drums/Guitar). Screws Get Loose tracklisting: 1. Screws Get Loose 2. Be Your Bro 3. Let U Down 4. Hives 5. Mystic Mind 6. Tina Said 7. $ 8. Boy 9. Fatty Needs A Fix 10. Waste Away 11. BUMD For more information please contact 2:30 Publicity 212 675 8959 lisag@230publicity.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14065

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Those Darlins

“The artist is the opposite of the idealist. The artist does not tinker with the universe, he recreates it out of his own experience and understanding of life.” -Henry Miller Blur The Line feels like an eponymous debut. This record is not a departure, nor is it simply growth... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Swan Dive

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12:00am CDT

Tiê

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Tiê

Tiê is a Brazilian folk singer/songwriter and has two albums under her name: “Sweet Jardim” (2009) and “A Coruja e o Coração” (2011). She has played huge festivals, including Rock in Rio (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Lisbon, Portugal), Planeta Terra (São Paulo, Brazil) and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Copa

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12:00am CDT

Tristen

A native of Chicago, Tristen left the confines of the windy city after graduating from college. She set out for Nashville where she sought out a more granular, organic music scene. There she grafted influences from music and people she found in the city’s grittier establishments. She soon began recording with the help of friends, and based on the strength of a 5 song hand packaged EP sold at her many self booked tour dates and home town gigs, Tristen began to draw attention from local and national tastemakers. Paste named her a “Best of what’s Next” and American Songwriter praised her music, noting that Tristen’s “strength seems to reside in her ability to be musically versatile. Utilizing various orchestrations, Tristen weaves a glistening web of thoughtful and extremely mature melodies that tremble with undeniable power.” Back home the Nashville Scene lauded Tristen’s sound for encompassing “the sweepingly delicate Kate Bush to the ’50s pop of Sylvia Robinson of Mickey & Sylvia fame.” Tristen's forthcoming full-length Charlatans At The Garden Gate, is due out February 1st 2011. Tristen is also releasing a 7” for the single “Eager For Your Love” featuring the b-sides “Baby Drugs” and “Cheatin”, available now on tour at shows.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11300

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Tristen

http://tristen.com

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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12:00am CDT

True Widow

True Widow, the Dallas-based co-ed trio known for creating hauntingly beautiful heavy music, have signed to New York-based Kemado Records with an eye on a March 2011 release. The band, comprised of singer/guitar player D.H., singer/bass player Nikki Cage and drummer Slim TX, have described their music as “stonegaze” while numerous outlets have offered their take on True Widow’s slowcore-meets-rock hybrid. AOL Spinner described the band’s music as “morphine-induced melodies dripping with haunting, heartfelt lyrics…,” Punk News said True Widow does ”to Autolux what Black Sabbath did to metal” and hometown weekly, The Dallas Observer, described the band’s self-titled 2008 debut as simply “incredible.” Retail supporters, Aquarius Records, enthusiastically shared these words with their customers, “Every song here is practically perfect, and each one segues seamlessly into the next, the sort of record where you don’t just remember the melody or the lyrics, but which songs comes next, and how long the pause between songs is, the sound just so hypnotic and mesmerizing, a sort of lyseric doom pop, a druggy post rock, but the thing is, none of that really explains how addictive these songs seem to be. Literally, from the moment we first heard this record, we have not been able to stop listening to it.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11797

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True Widow

True Widow, the Dallas-based co-ed trio known for creating hauntingly beautiful heavy music, have signed to New York-based Kemado Records with an eye on a March 2011 release. The band, comprised of singer/guitar player D.H., singer/bass player Nikki Cage and drummer Slim TX, have... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Valhalla

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12:00am CDT

Twin Shadow

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Twin Shadow

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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12:00am CDT

Wallpaper

Wallpaper. is Oakland’s Eric Frederic -- gifted producer, multi-instrumentalist songwriter, viral media hustler and disco ball-busting crowd destroyer. Whether crafting his own electro-steeped future beats or cleverly skewering pop culture via his “Death of Auto-Tune” remix (a final tribute to the maligned effect before Wallpaper. retired it too), he effortlessly fuses a long personal history of music-making with bold showmanship and a love for trunk-rattling thump. When first we met Wallpaper. in 2005, the project was Frederic’s way of making minimal electronic music while satirizing the lack of feeling in mainstream pop. The songs were composed on computer and the lyrics delivered strictly in exaggerated Auto-Tune -- a trick used only by Cher at that point -- emphasizing the cold sterility of radio fodder. So when Auto-Tuned songs began to dominate the charts, the truth became stranger (and funnier) than fiction. But with his 2009 album debut, Doodoo Face (Eenie Meenie), Frederic blasted right past satire and into the terra firma of legit songwriting and masterful production. Strains of Daft Punk rattled through the seething, bass-dripping “Celebrity.” Brian Eno could be heard in the quiet electro of “Fine GF.” For “Gettin’ Drip,” he recorded his own chipmunk soul sample, while “Frk Scn” featured a distinct Ghanaian rhythm called “Ewe” that Frederic beat out by hand. The name Wallpaper. had evolved from a clever jab to, as S.F. Weekly put it, “a rebuttal against pop music as simple window dressing.” Frederic paid tribute to his earliest influences -- P-Funk, Afrobeat, Bay Area rap -- by building sweaty, swaggerful beats with a real musicality. He and a cast of local sessionists laced the songs with guitar, horns and percussion. Doodoo Face both thrives under scrutiny and bangs at face value. The risky title was a reference to that: the contorted expression inspired by something incomprehensibly funky. This fit well with the Wallpaper. live show, a visceral thing forged in the Oakland house party scene, gilded at taste-making S.F. clubs like Popscene, and grown into a boisterous multimedia spectacle. On stage, Frederic makes a Kaufman-esque switchover to his sleazy, excess-obsessed alter ego, Ricky Reed, who lords over the scene with thundering live drums to his back, all manner of instruments in his hands, and cut-up YouTube video collage beaming overhead -- a nod to Wallpaper.’s significant viral presence. Wallpaper. on the web is a world unto itself, where a cracked-up Frederic/Reed plays minister of information to 40,000 Twitter followers, and admirers of his Lynchian video blogs (a little David and a lot of Liam). Frederic’s media arsenal also includes a series of mashups -- Mariah Carey vs. Fool’s Gold, Fela Kuti vs. Wale -- and buzzed-about “live band remixes,” from a sax-blazing remake of Das Racist’s “Pizza Hut & Taco Bell” (the version praised by Pitchfork and MTV), to his elastic take on the Morning Benders’ “Cold War,” which he rebuilt by playing every part. Frederic’s threefold hustle has led to headlining spots at the Noisepop and Treasure Island fests, a breakthrough video on mtvU for the celebratory single “I Got Soul, I’m So Wasted,” direct support for everyone from Peaches to Kid Cudi to Boyz II Men to Girl Talk, and at least one retweet by Questlove. Wallpaper. is now touring, recording, and grinding on the sound of 2012.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12877

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Wallpaper

Wallpaper represents the eccentric everyman, a blue collar pop band for the other 99%, a twerking class hero who might ACTUALLY show up at your house party - THAT is Wallpaper.http://thisiswallpaper.com

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Ghost Room

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12:00am CDT

Wouter Kellerman

Wouter Kellerman's new album 'Two Voices' reinforces his status as one of South Africa's foremost flautists. A true crossover artist, he thrives on experimenting with the shades, textures and colours that his magic flute is capable of painting, and creatively blending this with other instrumentation and vocal sounds. The SAMA-winning flute wizard, who performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony to a global television audience of 700-million people, has spent the past couple of years cooking up several potent compositions with an array of top South African and African artists - and 'Two Voices' is the result. His debut album, 'Colour', enjoyed rave reviews, topped the charts and was nominated for a 2008 South African Music Awards for 'Best Instrumental Album'. His show 'Kellerman Colour Live' won the 2010 SAMA (South African Music Award) for 'Best Jazz/Instrumental/Popular Classical DVD'. Kellerman demonstrates in his shows why he is regarded as one of the country's most musically adventurous world-music proponents, who keeps his sound fresh and progressive by incorporating a fusion of influences and styles into his music with vocalists, instrumentalists and dancers to create a fresh and exhilarating performance. He has been travelling extensively over the last two years, performing all over the world in places like Berlin, Shanghai, New York and Sydney. 2010 highlights include performing at the opening of MIDEM in Cannes, France. MIDEM is the world's biggest music conference and festival and Kellerman was part of a Department of Arts and Culture delegation, representing South Africa. In March he travelled to the USA to perform at the South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival in Austin, in Texas. SXSW is the biggest music festival in the USA. In July, Kellerman performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony. Concerts in the last few months included performing at the 2010 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival in Johannesburg and two performances at the Shanghai World Expo 2010, China. Wouter's flute-playing can be heard on the soundtrack of the Emmy Award-winning film 'Eye of the Leopard'. His albums 'Colour' and 'Two Voices' were mixed in Los Angeles by Grammy-winning engineer Husky Hoskulds. Passionate about teaching and empowering young people, Kellerman has sponsored the living expenses of 10 children in the SOS Children's Village in Ennerdale for the past 14 years, and has also financed the building of a house in the SOS Children's Village in Rustenburg. For his continued efforts in helping give these children a better life, Kellerman was nominated by the SOS Children's Villages for the Inyathelo Special Recognition Award for Philanthropy. He continues to facilitate the teaching of young dance and music students. Wouter Kellerman started playing the flute at the age of 10, and in 1981 appeared as a soloist with the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra. He went on to feature in several South African orchestras, scooping musical accolades along the way. Among these was winning the Perrenoud Foundation Prize during the 1997 Vienna International Music Competition. Using his classical training as a foundation, Kellerman focused his attention on world music, exploring the versatility of the instrument and fusing classical and contemporary sounds, resulting in a potent and thrilling musical encounter. Kellerman is taking his crossover world music to a global audience, having gained a solid following in South Africa. He has already released the album in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and most recently in Australia, where he combined his release with a nationwide tour, which included a support slot on Johnny Clegg's Down Under tour.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12546

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Wouter Kellerman

WOUTER KELLERMAN BIO Wouter Kellerman’s new DVD ‘Live in Mzansi’ demonstrates why he is regarded as one of South Africa’s most musically adventurous world-music proponents. He keeps his sound fresh and progressive by incorporating a fusion of influences and styles into his... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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12:05am CDT

Cloud Nothings

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Cloud Nothings

Cloud Nothings was founded in the late 2000s in a Cleveland basement, the one-man recording project of Dylan Baldi. Now, two albums later and with two added members, Cloud Nothings' sound has evolved from the catchy pop punk of his earlier recordings into something noiser and more... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:05am - 1:05am CDT
512 Rooftop

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12:05am CDT

Ignorance Park

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Ignorance Park

Friday March 18, 2011 12:05am - 1:05am CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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12:05am CDT

Middle Class Rut

Middle Class Rut Zack Lopez- Vocals/Guitars Sean Stockham- Vocals/Drums The path to success is rarely short or simple to traverse. It takes time to get where you’re going, and it’s usually the journey there that transforms you into what you will become. Middle Class Rut is proof of this. Theirs has not been an easy path, but their journey has defined who they are now. The group’s two members, Sean and Zack, have been playing together since they were teenagers, camping out in Zack’s mom’s house in Sacramento to write and record the songs they wrote. The duo’s first band, Leisure, dissolved in early 2003 after a few false starts, sending Zack to work construction and Sean to labor as a studio runner in LA. But they soon realized stopping wasn’t an option. Sean moved back to Sacramento and Zack began driving up every weekend from LA to write and rehearse music. After a year of commuting up and down the California coast, Zack relocated as well, solidifying a future for the pair’s new band, Middle Class Rut. The band has spent the past four years crafting new songs and allowing the style and sound of their project to evolve and establish itself. The pair records every song they write together almost immediately in their rehearsal space, capturing the instantaneous spirit of a track while still in the moment. This means that each number is imbued with a distinct sense of urgency, almost like a snapshot of the moment of inspiration. The band’s debut, No Name No Color, is a collection of these recordings, which they elected to use rather than attempt to recreate the spark of the original tracks later in a studio. “Recording our own music has been a part of our process since we were 13,” Sean explains. “It integrated itself into our process from an early age. We like being able to listen to whatever we’re writing right away. It’s like when you look in the mirror you’re seeing your face but it’s different than when you see a picture of yourself. It’s the same with music. You need to hear it come out of a stereo to understand it. That’s just what we do. We write music and we record it so we can listen to it. Now hopefully other people will get to listen to it as well.” The record compiles 12 songs from a span of several years, showcasing a breadth of time without ever losing its clear impression of cohesion. A few tracks have appeared previously on the band’s three EPs, which they released in 2007, 2008 and 2009, but the album as a whole is a new construction that reveals a band with a unique creative process. The majority of the songs have been tested on the road during tours in the U.S. with Social Distortion, Them Crooked Vultures and Alice In Chains, and in Europe with The Bronx and …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead. Middle Class Rut’s music artfully toes the line between heavy and melodic, showcasing the band’s skill for raw, energized rock and roll that is equally complex and immediate. The record is enormous and rowdy, propelled by the duo’s ability to make heavy music tasteful and accessible. The record sounds the product of far more people than the two who made it. Opening number “Busy Bein’ Born” represents the rest of the disc, setting a tone and pace for the impassioned tracks that follow. “It takes everything this band does and puts it into one song,” Zack says. “It’s hard to do that. We’re were able to capture the heavier and mellower side of our music in one song.” Releasing this disc marks a moment of catharsis for these two musicians. The road they’ve traveled to get here has been long and uphill. But never has Middle Class Rut lost sight of why they make music—a fact that is reflected in the genuine, honest nature of their songs. There is something grounded and relatable about these tracks and that comes from the band being homegrown and independent, and truly loving being musicians. “I feel like the music we make needs to be heard,” Zack says. “Maybe everyone feels that way about their music, I don’t know. We struggled for a long time to find something that was us and as soon as we decided that we would do it ourselves everything clicked. Realizing we didn’t need anyone but ourselves to do this was important for this band. Now we want to get this out there and really get our own audience for our music.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12611

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Middle Class Rut

Middle Class Rut Zack Lopez- Vocals/Guitars Sean Stockham- Vocals/Drums The path to success is rarely short or simple to traverse. It takes time to get where you’re going, and it’s usually the journey there that transforms you into what you will become. Middle Class Rut is proof... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:05am - 1:05am CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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12:10am CDT

Buffalo Killers

Buffalo Killers are an American Rock band comprising brothers Andrew and Zachary Gabbard with Joseph Sebaali. Buffalo Killers were quickly signed by Alive Records after sending a burnt CD with just their telephone number and name on it. Their self-titled debut album was released in October 2006. Buffalo Killers drew the attention of Chris Robinson, who invited the band to open a string of dates for The Black Crowes. Buffalo Killers' second album, Let It Ride, was produced by Dan Auerbach. This spring finds the band wrapping up their new album for a summer 2011 release, but if you can't wait for summer, be sure to catch the boys' collaboration with Kelley Deal on the soon-to-be-released Sing For Your Meat: A Tribute to Guided By Voices."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11862

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Buffalo Killers

“one of the best fucking rock ‘n’ roll bands in the world” – Chris Robinson “Heavy on the heavy and with plenty of hooks" - High Times Buffalo Killers hailing from OHIO deliver hook heavy homegrown rock n roll. Lead by songwriting brothers Zachary and Andrew Gabbard, the... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:10am - 1:10am CDT
Headhunters

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12:10am CDT

Slim Cessna's Auto Club

Slim Cessna's Auto Club New Album Title: Unentitled Street Date March 1, 2011 Alternative Tentacles Records(USA) Munich Records (Europe) Houston Party Records (Spain / Portugal) DESCRIPTION : Engaging, riveting, sad and humorous; demanding the audience to participate both live and while listening to their albums; Slim Cessna's Auto Club has been branded with every musical description possible. This seems fitting, as SCAC describes their music as American (Is that not what America is, a mixture of every one and thing resulting in something new?); and after more than a decade of working and living as SCAC, they have created their own genre. Unentitled is another highwater mark in the Auto Club's supremacy in a field they alone claim. Songs like "Three BloodhoundsTwo Shepherd's One Fila Brasileiro" manage to add creepy lyrical imagery to its jaunty chorus. "Do You Know Thee Enemy" uses Slim's trademark call-and-response vocals and "Hallelujah Anyway" has Munly serving as an ominous narrator. The components are drums, upright bass, pedal steel, banjos, piano, guitar, vocals and stories. They have recorded critically acclaimed albums (Village Voice, Denver Post, San Francisco Chronicle) on Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles label. Spin Magazine and No Depression have described them as the best live band in America. The songs are each thoughtfully crafted with unique arrangements, executed by superb musicianship, then fully realized through original, insightful and intelligent lyrics. With two of the most charismatic frontmen around (Westword) and four accomplished musicians, SCAC is the past, present and future of American music. Slim Cessna's Auto Club is from Denver, Colorado. * Led by Slim Cessna and Munly Munly. * Features members of SLIM CESSNA'S AUTO CLUB, MUNLY & THE LUPERCALIANS, DENVER BRONCOS UK, BLOOD AXIS, THE DENVER GENTLEMEN, and TARANTELLA. * First new SLIM CESSNA'S AUTO CLUB studio album since 2008. * LP contains a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD CARD for mp3 album and lyrics booklet. * Recorded and produced at Absinthe Studio, by Robert Ferbrache of Denver Sound fame (Slim Cessna's Auto Club, Munly, Blood Axis, Sixteen Horsepower, WovenHand, Tarantella). * Playing at SXSW in March; Europe in April thru June; Us and Canada throughout the remainder of the year (dates TBA). * Jello Biafra's favorite band.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12894

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Slim Cessna's Auto Club

Slim Cessna's Auto Club New Album Title: Unentitled Street Date March 1, 2011 Alternative Tentacles Records(USA) Munich Records (Europe) Houston Party Records (Spain / Portugal) DESCRIPTION : Engaging, riveting, sad and humorous; demanding the audience to participate both live and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:10am - 1:10am CDT
Red 7

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12:15am CDT

City and Colour

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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12:15am CDT

Miami Horror (Live)

// MIAMI HORROR // ILLUMINATION // After years in the making here at last is Illumination, the fully realised debut album from Melbourne’s favourite psychedelic indie-electronic adventurers Miami Horror. With Illumination, Miami Horror has delivered on two years of teeth-cutting live shows and an ever escalating wave of buzz that’s made the group bonafide blog darlings the world over. But what’s most amazing about the grand arrival of Illumination is that the roots of the record stretch back countless moons to when Miami Horror began as just one synthesizer-obsessed producer huddled over a laptop in a bedroom-come-studio and the album itself just a spark waiting to be lit. The afore mentioned synth tragic was, and let’s face it still is, electronic young gun Ben Plant, who kick started Miami Horror out of a love of Roland keyboards and French house, landing himself on Pitchfork’s hot-list overnight and copping a barrage of high profile remix requests from the likes of Datarock, PNAU and The Presets. Yet it was while Ben was punching out 2008’s epochal Bravado EP that Miami Horror took off in a completely new and different direction. Characteristically wanting to flex his creative muscle and avoid the limitations of being stereotyped as simply a dance or electro act, Ben rewired Miami Horror’s genetic makeup, deputising the talents of Josh Moriarty, Aaron Shanahan and Daniel Whitechurch to form a new live band persona of Miami Horror, a whole new beast immeasurably more exciting than before. “It started out that I didn’t want to have any guitar on the album besides a little funk guitar or disco bass,” Ben grins while explaining the turning point for Miami Horror’s evolution. “But then Josh came in and started playing all these other parts that sounded amazing. Paired with what I was working on, nobody was doing anything like it, so I knew we had to turn those sounds into a live thing and just go wild.” It worked. Since the switch, Miami Horror has launched into dizzying new stratospheres, their well-polished chops as a group making for some unmissable sets at Australia’s biggest festivals, and that’s not to mention some A-list support slot call ups for everyone from Phoenix, Friendly Fires and La Roux to a hand-picked hook up from Lily Allen. All this time Ben had been further noodling away at Miami Horror’s long-awaited debut disc and with the vision for a fully-blown and creatively shared band now fulfilled Miami Horror was able to pour all of their energy into Illumination, the record that’s taken Miami Horror years to perfect and Ben a whole lifetime to get right. Bunkering down in Ben’s own studio in Melbourne, Illumination was recorded in typical Miami Horror fashion with the band opening themselves up to new styles and approaches which saw them call in a cast of guest stars including Swedish singer MAI, Melbourne based chanteuse Kimbra, Dappled Cities’ wordsmith Tim Derricourt for a lyrical assist and also Neon Indian and Vega prodigy Alan Palomo who Ben flew out from the US to add his distinctive haze to multiple tunes (Soft Light, Holidays, Ultraviolet). As well as crafting a truly classic album that begs to be consumed from beginning to end to fully uncover all the layers and engrossing sonic textures of each tune, Ben says the aim with Illumination was to present an accurate portrait of the band’s current core and not make things too “glossy” and “hi-fi”, with Ben himself producing and engineering the album from the confines of his bedroom. As such, listening to Illumination is like a guided tour of Miami Horror’s combined minds, with enormous flying grooves gliding through the speakers alongside nods to the deities of French house and vintage synth explorers like Giorgio Moroder and Jan Hammer, all mixed and muddled up with slabs of melting, fuzzy psychedelica, some wandering kraut rock bass-lines, enough star-gazing hooks to make Electric Light Orchestra blush, plenty of ear-catching pop swagger and Ben’s own studied cinematic aesthetics. Never content to stand still, Miami Horror ambitiously test their boundaries across the album, experimenting with lush, almost chillwave instrumentals (see the gorgeous Infinite Canyons), futuristic disco gems (I Look To You), summer-bound party jams (Holidays) and anthem-sized synth epics (Sometimes). Testing the limits of the Miami Horror sound evidently came naturally for the group, with Ben admitting that the band weren’t afraid to cut loose and indulge their desires to blend electronic sounds with bristling psych-pop flourishes. “At first I didn’t think it was possible for us to do something like that, but more and more we found ourselves making things that sounded a bit fuzzy. People don’t believe me when I tell them that we use slide guitar on five tracks because that just doesn’t sound like us,” Ben says beaming. “It’s not like Chris Isaak or anything though, we just call it disco-influenced prog-pop. I don’t think that’s a genre, but it works for us!” Although the band themselves admit to a serious case of perfectionism, spending months layering, refining, tweaking and endlessly perfecting Illumination, they’re at last ready to launch it out to eagerly awaiting ears. “We’ve spent about ten months alone mixing the album, which is a process that should normally take two weeks,” Ben laughs. “We always just said ‘f**k it, we have to make the album that we want to make’ and this is it. We made it.” Yes, this is their moment. And though it seemed like an electro-dreamer’s distant fantasy four years ago, Miami Horror’s same excited sense of wonder has only ballooned from then to now. If you haven’t already heard the gospel, expect to be converted to the cause any second now.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14360

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Miami Horror

It may have been a long time coming for some, but Australia’s favourite psychedelic-dance adventurers, Miami Horror, are set to return this Summer with a whole new bag of delights. The past few years have seen the group release their highly anticipated debut, Illumination to heady... Read More →

Miami Horror (Live)

// MIAMI HORROR // ILLUMINATION // After years in the making here at last is Illumination, the fully realised debut album from Melbourne’s favourite psychedelic indie-electronic adventurers Miami Horror. With Illumination, Miami Horror has delivered on two years of teeth-cutting... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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12:15am CDT

Pictureplane

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Pictureplane

Originally hailing from Denver, Colorado, Pictureplane (real name Travis Egedy) was a driving force in making the city one of the most influential DIY towns in the world; thanks in large part to Pictureplane's legendary shows at his former Denver home Rhinoceropolis, his raging club... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Beauty Bar

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12:15am CDT

Retribution Gospel Choir

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Retribution Gospel Choir

Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Emo's Jr

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12:15am CDT

Sister Crayon

Something small and quiet at first, the Sacramento, CA based Sister Crayon began with vocalist Terra Lopez playing classical guitar and pre-programmed beats on a loop pedal to attentive house party crowds in 2007. With the addition of members Dani Fernandez, Jeffrey LaTour, and Nicholas Suhr in 2009, Sister Crayon emerged seamlessly melding haunting balladry, rich analog textures, and a rhythmic prowess informed by trip-hop and krautrock. Despite the music's dark, melancholy nature, there's a sweetness and charisma about Lopez that immediately strikes a chord with audiences. Live, the four-piece uses a combination of samplers, guitar, synths, and live percussion to lay down a steady foundation as Lopez builds and breaks down the songs, alternating between a hip-hop inflected cadence and a spectral croon. In the past year, Sister Crayon has created quite a stir with their inspiring performances playing alongside folks like Baths, School of Seven Bells, Little Dragon, Busdriver, Warpaint (who they put a split 7-inch out with), among many others in their brief existence as a band. Their forthcoming debut full-length "Bellow" is full of juxtapositions that inexplicably work well together: woeful yet triumphant, expanse but also intimate. Their debut album, "Bellow" will be released on Manimal Vinyl Records Feb.22nd, 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13096

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Sister Crayon

Something small and quiet at first, the Sacramento, CA based Sister Crayon began with vocalist Terra Lopez playing classical guitar and pre-programmed beats on a loop pedal to attentive house party crowds in 2007. With the addition of members Dani Fernandez, Jeffrey LaTour, and Nicholas... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Malaia

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12:15am CDT

Spyder Baybie Raw Dog & 2% Muck

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Spyder Baybie Raw Dog & 2% Muck

Friday March 18, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Mohawk

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12:20am CDT

Deadboy

Friday March 18, 2011 12:20am - 1:20am CDT
Latitude 30

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12:30am CDT

Benny Benassi

"He's amazing. He did a remix for me that's ridiculous. I just think his take on stuff is very him. You recognize his sound, and that's important for a producer. I love the fact that I can give him a record to remix and it literally sounds like a new song." - Kelis on Benny Benassi to MTV.com When the Grammy-nominated R&B singer wanted to continue her forays into club music, she knew exactly where to turn for assistance. The electro-house smash "Spaceship," the first single off the influential Italian DJ and Producer's new artist album, also titled Spaceship, due out this Summer, is the perfect amalgam of melody and rhythm; of smooth anthem and grimy banger. For Benassi, a perennial entry on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ Poll, it's just the latest success in a career that's already seen many. "It's all I ever wanted to do," says Benassi, when asked when he started considering being a DJ. "As a kid, I used to pester the DJ in a club right by where we lived. He was really generous and showed me the ropes." A DJ since the age of 16, Benassi cut his teeth in provincial Italian clubs, learning how to read crowds and create the right vibe before graduating onto bigger audiences. Luckily, he's had some familial help in the form of his cousin Alle, with whom he started producing under the moniker The Benassi Bros. "I wouldn't be where I am today without my cousin Alle," admits the modest DJ. "He's been with me since the outset. He's my producer and musician. He plays the notes, I bring in the ideas. We develop them together." At Off Limits, the world-renowned production center run by Larry Pignagnoli, the Benassi Bros. cut sharp house and techno tracks that filled countless Italian clubs before the tracks inevitably spread to a larger audience. After a few productions, Benassi scored his first hit in 2001 with KMC's "I Feel Fine," which quickly went to number one on the UK club chart. But it was 2002's "Satisfaction" that established Benassi as a pivotal and influential figure in dance music. The track became a game-changing monolith in the industry and clubs, reaching Number Two on the UK Singles Chart, spending a month at Number One on the French Dance Chart and earning DJ Mag's prestigious "Tune of the Year." Legends like Carl Cox, Timo Maas and Roger Sanchez heaped praised on Benassi and everyone from Ludacris to Flo Rida appropriated and sampled the contagious track. The cat, as they say, was officially out of the bag. Since then, Benassi, both solo and with Alle, has integrated his love of deejaying, producing and remixing into one cohesive whole. The rare producer whose work transcends singles into full-length albums, Benassi has already released four albums since 2003, including 2003's Hypnotica (featuring "No Matter What You Do" and "Love is Gonna Save Us") 2004's Pumphonia (whose singles "Illusion" and "Hit My Heart" became massive European hits), and 2008's Rock N Rave (featuring Iggy Pop, Black Box, and Mia J), not counting a slew of remix, DJ mixes and compilations. In 2005, the producer/DJ started Pump-Kin Music, his own record label featuring the best dance music producers. While the producer prides himself on his original productions, his remixes have gotten as much acclaim. Benassi has tackled everyone from Goldfrapp ("Strict Machine") and Madonna ("Celebration," for which the singer personally picked to accompany the release of the original single) to Kid Cudi ("Pursuit of Happiness"), Moby ("Beautiful") and Public Enemy (on his Grammy-award winning "Bring the Noise"). Having remixed over two dozen artists, Benassi brings his same unique sonic sensibility to working with other artists' material as his own. Whether it's working in remixes, his own production or other people's tracks, Benny Benassi has consistently rocked stages the world over on the DJ tip. Kuala Lumpur. Australia. Europe. Miami. Benny Benassi's been there (At the 2007 rock-heavy Coachella Festival, the DJ brings out 25,000 people to his tent.) To be a part of a Benny Benassi set is to witness a master at work; a turntable wizard who, at this point, can read and react to a crowd as quickly as he can exhale. As for Spaceship, currently being recorded in Benassi's studio in northern Italy, new challenges lend themselves to new ideas. "The challenge is to make tracks that are both radio-friendly and clubby and the stimulus is seeing how our sound works with different vocal styles from rock to pop to hip-hop," says Benassi. "It's about collaboration and creating a 'musical family' based on mutual respect and a shared desire to break a few boundaries if possible!" As anyone who's followed the scene knows, Benny Benassi has already broken more than a few boundaries. He's consistently rated one of the best DJs in the world and roundly considered the father of modern electro-house club music. (Hell, the history of house music can be divided into 'before and after 'Satisfaction''). Spaceship reconfirms what legions of fans have known for years: the persistent kid from Reggio Emilia, Italy has grown into one of dance music's most sought-after talents. If you've only heard of this world-renowned DJ, it's time to catch up and find out what you're missing. Please contact Alexandra Greenberg, MSO PR for media inquiries agreenberg@msopr.com, +1 818-380-0400 ext 223
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11388

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Benny Benassi

http://bennybenassi.com

Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
The Phoenix

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12:30am CDT

Cousin Cole

Cousin Cole's tracks are played regularly by some of the top DJs in the world: Diplo, Optimo, Sinden, Todd Terje, Pilooski, Cosmo Baker, Scottie B, A-Trak, Steve Aoki, and DJ AM. His indie/folk mix CD "Tambourine Dream" featured songs from the likes of Joanna Newsome, Bruce Springsteen, Devendra Banhart, and Neil Young -- all exclusively remixed by Cole or his former partner Pocketknife. "Tambourine Dream" made fans from across the musical spectrum, including Spank Rock, Todd Terje, Pilooski, and Prins Thomas. Cousin Cole's "Soulja Boy" remix has gotten primetime airplay by Hot 97 in NYC and Power 106 in LA and was played before Toronto Raptors basketball games. Cousin Cole has DJed all across the US and Europe, and has played with the likes of The Rub, Low Budget, Tim Sweeney, Prince Language, Jacques Renault, Tomboy, Shir Khan, Eli Escobar, DJ Benzi, Nadastrom, King Tutt, DJ Tameil, and many more. After five records and one CD on Flagrant Fowl, Cousin Cole is now starting a new label, Cousins, with releases planned from Youth, Tom of Finland, and Cousin Cole himself. Cole is currently working on the follow up to Tambourine Dream, doing tons of remixes, and DJing around the world -- he just finished his fourth European tour and a second Australian tour is in the works for early 2011. "I like ["Tamborine Dream"] because i can play it around other people, without boring them, making them want to cry, or ruining my reputation as the most gangster of gangster rappers. And what makes these edits truly outstanding is that it doesn't chop up the vocals or drop Lavender diamond in the middle of a rave, but just gives each song an extra push to have a nice uplifting easy listening mix to two step to, or pre-game with." - Spank Rock "[Tougher Than Featherz] is great! Absolutely love the jamc / suicide / ram jam and arthur russell reworks. I think I'll be playing them all tonight." - Twitch (Optimo) "THAT SHIT IS OUT OF HAND!" - Scottie B (Unruly Records) on Bam a Lam "The Springsteen edit has 'Future Balearic Classic' written all over it" -Piccadilly Records "Probably the mix of the year" -Turntable Lab on Tambourine Dream
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13659

Artists

Cousin Cole

Cousin Cole's tracks are played regularly by some of the top DJs in the world: Diplo, Optimo, Sinden, Todd Terje, Pilooski, Cosmo Baker, Scottie B, A-Trak, Steve Aoki, and DJ AM. His indie/folk mix CD "Tambourine Dream" featured songs from the likes of Joanna Newsome, Bruce Springsteen... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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12:30am CDT

Gayngs

When Ryan Olson decided to make a record with Solid Gold members Zack Coulter and Adam Hurlburt, it was clear to them what the result would be: a collection of drugged-up keyboards and slick bedroom production almost exclusively inspired by 10cc's "I'm Not In Love." To be fair, they weren't entirely off. What they didn't know was that it would spiral into a project of epic proportions, enlisting the talents of over 25 musicians from various scenes around the country, relocating the base of operations from Olson's Minneapolis bedroom/studio to the Wisconsin-based studio April Base, and the genesis of a musical family, GAYNGS. From the moment anyone heard Olson, Coulter, and Hurlburt's rough version of their first composition "The Gaudy Side of Town," they wanted in on it. To most of the players involved, this genre of music was quite foreign yet entirely familiar. Olson knew this, and began calling upon an eclectic cast of contributors whom he thought would share his vision, and relish in the idea of exploring uncharted musical territory within them. The first people to join the cause were North Carolina's Megafaun (Joe Westerlund, Brad Cook, Phil Cook), and with them came Ivan Howard (The Rosebuds), and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and Mike Noyce. By mid-2009 the studio sessions were becoming more and more frequent, bouncing back and forth between April Base and Olson's bedroom. In Minneapolis, Olson brought in Rhymesayers rapper P.O.S and his fellow Doomtree artist Dessa, psych-rockers Jake Luck and Nick Ryan (Leisure Birds), song-birds Channy Moon-Casselle and Katy Morley, jazz-saxophonist Michael Lewis (Happy Apple, Andrew Bird), retro-pop duo Maggie Morrison and Grant Cutler (Lookbook), and slide-guitarist Shön Troth (Solid Gold). Vocally, GAYNGS is a triumph. Zack Coulter (Solid Gold) shines from the jump, floating over the record with his airy, haunting melodies. Fans of Bon Iver will recognize Vernon's familiar falsetto, but will flip when they hear his Bone Thug's-style R&B. Ivan Howard sounds right at home with his sensual and breathy leads, while P.O.S. abandons his genre entirely for a soul inspired tenor. With over a dozen people contributing vocals, its incredible how cohesive the album sounds. After a year of tracking and mixing, GAYNGS is officially ready to release the album, entitled "Relayted." The initial goal was achieved perfectly, yet "Relayted" sounds refreshing and modern. With each song written at 69 BPM's, and tripped-out transitions from song to song, it is truly an audio experience from start to finish.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12702

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Gayngs

When Ryan Olson decided to make a record with Solid Gold members Zack Coulter and Adam Hurlburt, it was clear to them what the result would be: a collection of drugged-up keyboards and slick bedroom production almost exclusively inspired by 10cc's "I'm Not In Love." To be fair, they... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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12:30am CDT

Old 97's

Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Antone's

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12:30am CDT

Richie Hawtin

Artist, DJ, conceptualist and ambassador, more than anyone else in modern electronic music, Richie Hawtin has relentlessly proved himself to be a true innovator. The one-man mogul behind acclaimed Techno imprints Plus 8 & Minus sends signals out all over the world from his HQ in an old fire station in Windsor, Ontario – just across the border from Detroit Techno City. The signals are constantly evolving, his Plastikman persona gave Techno a unique face with a series of four ruthlessly minimal albums of skeletal beauty, while breathtaking festival live sets at Glastonbury and Tribal Gathering helped invent stadium Techno. His “Decks, EFX & 909” album released on Novamute in 1999 expanded the concept of a DJ mix album beyond the imagination of most DJs. As a pioneering DJ and party promoter he was banned from entering America for 18 months. Yet this jet-setting international futurist is as at home exhibiting alongside acclaimed modern sculptor Anish Kapoor as he is headlining a bush rave with Josh Wink somewhere in Western Australia. More of a decade into his career, it’s no surprise that the every-youthful Hawtin is up to something new. This time, he’s reconstructing the DJ mix album even further with “DE9: Closer To The Edit”, the groundbreaking new album set for release on the novamute label in September 2001. His first mix album, for the Mixmag Live series, saw him use extra effects and drum machines as long ago as 1993, “Decks, EFX & 909” cut laser-style between tracks and now, “DE9: Closer To The Edit”, sees Hawtin use his sampler to tear the skin and the flesh from the tracks until there’s just a skeleton left, which he reassembles into a kind of Frankenstein’s robot. The result is a mix album like you’ve never heard before. Hawtin describes this unique process “I recorded, sampled, cut and spliced over 100 tracks down into their most basic components. I ended up with over 300 loops, ranging in different lengths. I started to recreate and reinterpret each track and then put the pieces back together, as if an audio jigsaw puzzle – using effects and edits as the glue between each piece”. A classic like Carl Craig’s ‘4 My Peepz’ (under his Paperclip People guise) breathes in and out in less than a minute, like a lonely spirit lost on the hard drive. “I don’t like mix CDs, everyone’s being lazy, so I gotta do something different,” says Hawtin. “Some people think it’s about me using some extra equipment – a drum machine and some effects - but it’s a whole philosophy really. ‘Let’s take it to the extreme, to somewhere that’s it never been before’ “ Hawtin believes the whole DJ thing is stuck in a groove. So beyond “DE9…” he is championing a new DJ system developed in Holland called Final Scratch, with Plus 8 partner John Acquaviva. Dance and Electronic music is the most technology-based genre of all, but to Hawtin’s frustration it’s still rooted in a music delivery system developed in the 19th Century: the gramophone record. Even though more and more DJs play tracks burnt onto CD, vinyl still rules because it’s easier and instinctive to control. Final Scratch links up to the normal two-turntables-and-mixer set up, but lets you play tracks stored on a laptop using a special piece of vinyl as a ‘mouse’, or controller. You can access literally thousands of tracks, and scratch, cut, slow and mix them just like normal records using this special piece of vinyl. It’s nothing short of revolutionary. As Hawtin enthuses: “It feels and acts like a regular record.” He’s already using Final Scratch to play unreleased tracks by Josh Wink and Speedy J, and special re-edits of some of Hawtin’s classics and personal faves. Born in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, on June 4th 1970 Hawtin emigrated with his family when he was nine to Windsor, Ontario, where his dad Mick still works as a robot technician in the General Motors car factory (his mother, Brenda, is in real estate). Richie cheekily borrowed his dad’s persona for his house alias Robotman. His brother Matthew, who shares the Windsor fire station studio complex with Richie, is a visual artist. By 15 Richie was creeping out of the house to cross the border and go clubbing in Detroit. By 17 he was DJing at The Shelter, a dark basement club where he mixed House and Techno with Industrial music by Nitzer Ebb and Front 242. He had his own show on Detroit’s 96.3FM – inspired by a late ‘80s Detroit radio DJ called The Wizard, now better known as Jeff Mills. As a teenager Hawtin, already into Breakdancing and Electro, was stirred by the radically beautiful machine music being fashioned by Detroit Techno pioneers like Juan Atkins, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson. In 1989 he set up Plus 8 Records with John Acquaviva to release their own tracks and push new artists. They started running parties in Detroit. But far from welcoming them, the tight-knit Detroit Techno scene initially turned a cold shoulder on the two renegade Canadians. “It pissed a lot of people off because there wasn’t anyone else in the city doing it – it took someone from the outside to come in and say, ‘Look, wake up,’” Richie recalls. “These guys [May, Atkins and Saunderson] have left. They’re doing their thing overseas.” Plus 8 began to gather momentum with a richly varied catalogue of hard-nosed, cutting edge Techno from artists like Speedy J, Dan Bell and Kenny Larkin. Along with the resurgence of Detroit’s confrontational Underground Resistance, this marked the second wave of Detroit Techno. “We all put the focus back on Detroit for a while, we didn’t want to make traditional Techno, we were inspired by traditional Techno. Derick, Kevin and Juan had sent these waves all over the world and we were the first to feel the rebounds of their ripples”. By 1993 Richie Hawtin’s Detroit parties had become legendary intense affairs as freaky dancing clubbers lost themselves in strange, dark warehouses transformed into disorientating warrens by walls of black plastic sheeting. Inspired by this, Hawtin elected to take Techno one stage further and develop his virtual Plastikman alter ego: a red and black gremlin that is tattooed on his forearm. He didn’t want a collection of tracks; he wanted to make an album that swallowed up the concentrated energy of those parties and spit it back out as something new. An album, “Sheet One” was recorded in a rollercoaster 48 hour studio session and released on novamute in early ‘93 and was soon followed by the brilliant ‘Spastik’, a single recorded three weeks later after a long night dancing to Derrick May. Hawtin was already shifting identities like a spy changing roles: his 1992 album “Dimension Intrusion”, under his Fuse alias, had played a key part in the Warp label’s groundbreaking “Artificial Intelligence” armchair-Techno series, but he wanted to reach further. He remembered the strange shapes that his friends threw at those warehouse parties, the different creatures they almost became. “Like plasticine,” he says. “That was the whole idea of Plastikman, it was all very viscous and pliable and moveable.” Plastikman wasn’t just a clever alter ego – it was a role for you to try on too. The sound was rubbery and sparse; its moments of melodic steel arriving unnervingly. The first album, “Sheet One”, played up Hawtin’s reputation for LSD and was promoted with a free sheet of fake acid tabs. Hawtin developed a Plastikman live show that still tours the world. Huge audiences at Glastonbury and Tribal Gathering twitched to its twittering insect rhythms, lost in a soundtrack far freakier than anything else those events had to offer. In 1994 the second album on novamute, “Musik”, let a little human warmth seep onto the clattering Plastikman rhythms, but despite its closing robot lullaby ‘Lasttrak’, it was, if anything, even more discomforting. Just as the little Plastikman gremlin was becoming an international phenomenon, American immigration officials banned Hawtin from entering America for working illegally. He was barred from entering the States for 18 months. It was a devastating experience. “My girlfriend lived there and most of my experiences were in Detroit, my friends were there and all of my musical inspiratio
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12825

Artists

Richie Hawtin

Artist, DJ, conceptualist and ambassador, more than anyone else in modern electronic music, Richie Hawtin has relentlessly proved himself to be a true innovator. The one-man mogul behind acclaimed Techno imprints Plus 8 & Minus sends signals out all over the world from his HQ in an... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
The Parish

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12:30am CDT

Sabrosa Purr

Sabrosa Purr are a genre-defying band from Los Angeles, CA composed of Will Love (vocals/guitar), Jeff Mendel (lead guitar), Angie Mattson (bass) and Mahsa Zargaran (drums). They released their self-produced début EP, Music from the Violet Room on Dangerbird Records (Silversun Pickups, Sea Wolf, Hot Hot Heat, Minus The Bear) to critical raves in 2006, finding themselves in the Top Ten Albums of many tastemakers’ lists, including that of Bagel Radio, CMJ’s Specialty Music Director of the Year. The follow-up Volaras EP was released on June 26 2009. Their full-length album, To the Crickets and the Ghosts, is scheduled for release in Summer 2011; it was produced by Tracy Chisholm (Belly, Scott Weiland, Devics). Sabrosa Purr has performed successful residencies in some of LA's most notable venues, including Spaceland, Silverlake Lounge, and The Echo. The band has shared the stage with other LA notables such as Burning Brides, Silversun Pickups, Cold War Kids, Devics, Cheem and Far and served as an opening act for 30 Seconds to Mars on their tour supporting "A Beautiful Lie". The band has toured the US and Japan and had its music featured in MTV's "The Hills" and NBC's "Medium".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14326

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Sabrosa Purr

Sabrosa Purr are a genre-defying band from Los Angeles, CA composed of Will Love (vocals/guitar), Jeff Mendel (lead guitar), Angie Mattson (bass) and Mahsa Zargaran (drums). They released their self-produced début EP, Music from the Violet Room on Dangerbird Records (Silversun Pickups... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Black & Tan

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12:30am CDT

TV on the Radio

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TV on the Radio

Friday March 18, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Stubb's

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12:40am CDT

Big K.R.I.T.

Imagine Kanye West being born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi. Now imagine him being produced by Organized Noize. That imagery would create music almost identical to the Crooked Letter state’s next hip-hop heavyweight, Big K.R.IT (King remembered in time). The 24-year-old rapper slash producer defied the odds of both his personal life and hip-hop’s current landscape to be the most in-demand and respected rookie on the Cinematic Music Group/Def Jam Records roster. Rapping since twelve-years-old and producing from age 14, KRIT personifies the term Student of the Game. Being a product of one of the smallest cities below the Mason Dixon line the young MC didn’t have the financial means required to purchase tracks and studio time. So K.R.I.T took a much more economical approach and began mastering the MTV Music Generator on his Playstation. Wanting to elevate his sonic craft he then studied local friends who were a bit more advanced in certain areas of production, or sit for hours and watch an engineer homie mix a song. On the lyrical side, Big K.R.I.T kept an ear bent to the cadence and profound pronunciation of great orators like the Notorious B.I.G, Tupac and Pimp C. The Mississippi eagle also bathed in the classic compositions of legendary teams like OutKast and 8ball and MJG. “These guys influenced me because they rapped about what they knew about and they kept it 100,” says K.R.I.T. “Even like an Organized Noize––they stayed true to what they did and branded a sound. So they influenced me to stay true to myself and rap about what I know about.” Instead of making the mistake many a young artist in search of an identity commit––becoming a Xerox copy of their influences–– K.R.I.T developed his own sound. That he was raised on his parents’ soul music (Bobby Womack, Willie Hutch) explains why his production comes rich with rolling percussion, smooth yet potent baselines and keys that are sugar cane sweet. It’s homemade molasses in stereo. With a perfect self-produced score as the backdrop, K.R.I.T uses a fluid and personable flow to captivatingly give his own Merridian, Mississippi narrative, complete with entertaining quips, steely confidence and food for thought. During a time when southern MCs succeed by hanging their hat on their drug dealing history or street lord affiliation, whether authentic or fictitious, K.R.I.T.’s true-to-self approach is a courageous one. “People wanna hear relatable music––something not so far from their every day,” he says, before adding. “A lot of times people get caught up in making a hit and it isn’t timeless because it doesn’t serve a purpose. If I have a voice and the opportunity to speak to millions of people I at least have to say something important.” The Big K.R.I.T. formula was not only pure it was undeniable. His underground ascendance began in 2005 when an Atlanta DJ placed his song “We Gon’ Hate” on their mixtape without request. Feeling validated K.R.I.T decided to put 100% into upgrading his music dreams to reality. The next year he would drop out of Meridian Community College and move to Atlanta. In the peach state, K.R.I.T. would get a crash course in industry biz. Whether it was selling discounted beats to local artists, engineering their sessions and/or mixing their songs–––being that he was talented at more than just beat making––K.R.I.T did it to make ends meet. After a few years of releasing underground music K.R.I.T.’s music started to catch peoples attention, allowing him to entertain the countless music execs and managers who expressed interest in him throughout his years in Atlanta’s underground. One of those interested was Jon “Shipes” Shapiro, head of Cinematic Music Group (Sean Kingston, Nipsey Hussle). The two agreed on a deal in January 2010 and set forth to turn B.K into the next hip-hop superstar. According to Shipes K.R.I.T.’s palpability makes his market potential a no-brainer: “In real life he’s just a kid from a small town whose music is phenomenal.” K.R.I.T. then went to work on his Cinematic Music Group debut, the street album K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. The underground opus that birthed gems like the trunk rattler “Country Shit,” poignant “Children of The World” and irresistible Devin The Dude assisted “Moon & Stars” snatched the attention of many hip-hop heads; none more important than former 50 Cent manager and G-Unit Records President Sha Money XL. Upon receiving an early preview of K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, Sha was “blown away.” So once the veteran exec landed a position at Def Jam as Senior VP of A&R last April he made sure his first signee was K.R.I.T. Though at the time the Mississippi gem’s John Hancock was also being sought aggressively by other labels, K.R.I.T. chose the exec with the most enthusiasm for his music. “Sha just kept saying ‘I love this! I believe in it,’” tells K.R.I.T. “He was just so adamant about it.” Now, the rap game has received a breath of country fresh air: an artist that insists on remaining an individual and feeding his growing audience with feel-good rhythms and “rhymes with morals.” Big K.R.I.T. is in fact The Truth. Within a month of acquiring his deal he was not only critically acclaimed and courted for interviews by media giants like XXL, The Source, Rapradar.com and MTV.com, he gained fans in his own peer group––from buzzing newbies (Wiz Khalifa, Currensy and Smoke Dza) to living legends (Ludacris, Bun B). Today whether its hip-hop lovers in the skyscraping offices of Def Jam or those in the small town of Meridian, MS, they’re all feeling the synergy being churned by the birth of rap’s next royalty. So until Mr. King Remembered In Time releases his 2011 Def Jam debut all hip-hop can do is witness a reign on the rise.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13645

Artists

Big K.R.I.T.

It is rare to find an artist who has both age and wisdom on his side. At just 24 years-old, Big K.R.I.T. possesses the musical intuition of an old soul. Hailing from Meridian, Mississippi, K.R.I.T. (born Justin Scott) grew up listening to early rhythm and blues records in his Grandmother’s... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:40am - 1:40am CDT
Venue 222

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12:40am CDT

Hieroglyphics

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Hieroglyphics

Founded in 1997 in Oakland, CA, Hiero Imperium Records is A-Plus, Casual, Del The Funky Homosapien, DJ Toure, Domino, Opio, Pep Love, Phesto, and Tajai. Coming off waves of success from earlier releases like Souls of Mischief's '93 Til Infinity, the Hiero crew had already established... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:40am - 1:40am CDT
Scoot Inn

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12:40am CDT

Jackmaster

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Jackmaster

http://facebook.com/djjackmaster

Friday March 18, 2011 12:40am - 1:40am CDT
Latitude 30

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12:45am CDT

Hector Ward & the Big Time

Some people just have a star quality about them, as if they were born ready for the big time. Hector Ward is one of those people. The leader of the Austin-based Latin Funk and Country Soul Band, Hector Ward and the Big Time, explains “My grandparents nicknamed me Hollywood Hector when I was just three years old.” Hector was born to Cuban refugee parents who fled Castro’s communist regime. Spanish was the language, and Cuban was the music, that filled the family home. Although he only spoke Spanish on his first day of kindergarten, he grew up 100% Texan, riding dirt bikes at the family ranch and playing sports (football and baseball) in school in Damon. Around age 13 he picked up the guitar and started to play. Like most young lads with an axe his early influences included Led Zepplin and Jimi Hendrix. He spent hours pouring over Catfish Blues and Over the Hills and Far Away. His love for these classics endures and a Zepplin cover often makes the Hector Ward and the Big Time set list today. In addition to his success on both the grid iron and diamond in the highly competitive world of Texas high school sports, Hector continued to perform and generally live up to his “Hollywood” legend throughout high school. He performed in plays and musicals including Annie Get your Gun. When it was time to go to college on a football scholarship he followed the time tested method of getting-as-far-away-from-home-as-possible and settled on Midwestern State in Witchita Falls. He played linebacker & defensive end & tight end in the fall, and bounced around the baseball field with as a hitter who could deliver, and play the field as well. After a year in far flung Witchita Falls he was back home, sorting out his life and examining prospects for the future. On one average-as-any night back home a tired Hector was urged by some friends to head in to Houston to party. Hector wasn’t really up for it, but went anyway. On the way home he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his truck. He flew out the back window and broke his neck. The initial prognosis was that he would be paralyzed from the neck down. Fortunately, for music lovers everywhere, his arms were in good working order and he passed long, pain-filled hours playing his guitar in the hospital. When he left Midwestern State he knew he wanted to move to Austin and start a band, and the accident did nothing but strengthen his resolve to do so. Wheelchair bound, with lots of friends and family in Austin for support, Hector put several bands together over the course of a few short years. First “Thirsty” then the “Clay Pigeons,” both loosely described as Acoustic Folk, Americana. Both gained local notoriety, and after the Clay Pigeons name was ripped off in 2005, Hector put the band back together under the name “Sigmund Fraud.” Again, local notoriety followed as the Hector and guitarist Adam Jumper soldiered on, exploring the (then popular) jam band genre and dabbling in reggae and hip hop sounds. The band’s only album “Pink Blackmail” won them a following and local radio airplay but Hector was having problems keeping a drummer in the lineup and personnel issues ultimately let to the demise of “the Fraud.” Whatever Hector is working on, he’s always looking ahead to the next big thing. His 15 years of experience building bands in the “Live Music Capital of the World” and a lifetime of musical passion are now focused in a single direction: Hector Ward and the Big Time. The current 9-piece band has been together for 3 years and has enjoyed every minute together playing in gigs around Austin. When asked about what he wants to accomplish with his current project Hector breaks it down like this, ”We’re just all about having a good time, I mean, at the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about, come on out, enjoy some tunes and have fun.” Hector Ward and the Big Time are: Hector Ward – Vocals, Guitars and Banduria Mike McGurk - Drums, Vibes and various percussive instruments. Mike hails from Salt Lake City, Utah. His classical musical training brings true rhythmic thunder to the Big Time. Mike has been professionally touring and playing music for over 25 years. He now calls Austin, Texas home. Scott Beardsley – Bass Guitars. Scott has been playing bass for over 25 years. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA., he won his first “Battle of the Bands” at 18, and has been gigging and recording professionally ever since. Scott brings a solid rhythm foundation to the band. Cari Hutson– Vocals Cari Hutson is the White Aretha Franklin. She is a high energy vocalist that commands the stage with a presence un-matched. She is also fronts Cari Hutson & Good Co., so check it out! Phil Roach – Guitars Phil is an artist in every since of the word. He is a gifted musician who has been playing drums and guitar for over 15 years. His guitar playing is reminiscent of many great rock and blues musicians. His beefy guitar tones add resilience to the Big Time. Phil is an Austin, Texas native. David Farris – Congas and various percussive instruments. Dave has been playing music professionally for over 15 years. He brings great rhythmic grooves that add to the full sound of the band. He is the owner and operator of the Underground Opera House recording studio in Austin, Texas. Tiger Anaya - Trumpet Tiger dusted off that old high school horn in 2004 with the goal of playing in Austin's best horn section. Influenced by the big sounds of Tejano bands such as Little Joe y La Familia and the smooth flow of Trumpeter Herb Alpert, Tiger truly believes horns make a band sound better! Mitch Montez – Saxophones Mitch is truly a gifted musician who has been playing the saxophone for most of his 21 years. His Jazz and Blues roots bring a true thick sound to the band. Mitch is truly a Jazz prodigy. Matt Price –Trombone Matt is a true Austin, Texas native. He brings great song writing ability influenced by funk and jazz greats such as Coltrane and Davis, Mingus and more. He IS the big bone in the Big Time!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13928

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Hector Ward & the Big Time

The son of Cuban refugees who met in Texas, Ward's sixteen years of experience in the Austin music scene, including his previous band Sigmund Fraud, are obvious in the band's high energy, dance-floor filling shows. The members include Ward on guitar and lead vocals, Cari Hutson on... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:45am - 1:45am CDT
Saxon Pub

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12:45am CDT

Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band

KEVIN DEVINE With a musical repertoire that spans the spectrum from hushed finger-picked narratives to bombastic rockers, Kevin Devine is one of those rare talents who straddles a multitude of genres and feels equally at home in each. Whether he’s playing solo to hundreds of his devotees in a cramped NYC club, joining friends on stage at Lollapalooza or touring with artists varying from Rachel Yamagata to Brand New, Devine’s songs enrapture a diverse set of ears like few musicians. Born and raised in New York and currently dwelling in Brooklyn, Devine is a singer/songwriter who has been quietly honing his craft since the release of his first album in 2002. He’s since been adding idiosyncratic chapters to his unique success story by building his diehard international fanbase with incessant touring and a series of compelling releases that highlight his introspective lyrical wordplay, each displaying an impressive musical evolution. Brother's Blood, his fifth record and first with Manchester Orchestra's Favorite Gentlemen record label, is the most resounding evidence of that ethic and maturation - a sprawling, confident mission statement about conscience, culture, and personality. Brother's Blood is a response to the three years Devine spent touring relentlessly behind his major label debut, the Rob Schnapf-produced Put Your Ghost To Rest, initially released by Capitol/EMI in 2006 and later re-issued by Brand New's Procrastinate! Music Traitors following Devine's dismissal from Capitol during its bloody merger with Virgin. True to Devine’s character, he turned a potentially grisly outcome inside out and instead exited the label with a healthier and more thriving career than when he went in. Devine accomplished this feat the old fashioned way: playing close to 600 shows between June 2006 and December 2008, further broadening his appeal and versatility, and doing it all without the centralized support from a label. These shows offered him opportunities to share stages (and vans) with artists as diverse as AA Bondy, Annuals, Manchester Orchestra, Elf Power, Rachel Yamagata, Lucero and Corinne Bailey Rae. He appeared at The Sundance Film Festival alongside She & Him and Mandy Moore and at Austin City Limits with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Andrew Bird. He traversed the globe at a feverish pace: the UK with All-American Rejects, Australia with The Offspring, England and Ireland, Europe and Japan, and of course, the States. Back home, he triumphantly oversold two headline gigs at New York's Bowery Ballroom and was asked to join two very different groups of friends, Brand New AND Okkervil River, on their respective stages at Lollapalooza 2008. Somewhere in all that motion, Devine managed to whip 15 or so songs into shape and started visualizing what would become Brother's Blood. He recorded barebones acoustic versions of the tracks in early '08 and eventually rehearsed and demoed those with his erstwhile Goddamn Band (Brian Bonz on keys & percussion, Chris Bracco on bass, Mike Skinner on drums, Russell Smith on guitar, and Mike Strandberg on guitar) in their Brooklyn practice space all summer. Carving away at and layering ideas with producers Bracco & Skinner and engineer Dan Long, the band bunkered down in Williamsburg's Headgear Studios (TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Au Revoir Simone, Son Volt) for the first two weeks of August. Devine consciously ceded more control of arrangement to his players, hoping to affect a more live, full-band feel for the first time on record. The results speak for themselves. Brother's Blood is both the next step and a break in form; it reflects the diverse talents and contributions of The Goddamn Band as much as it speaks to the scope of Devine's influences and commitment to exploring new stylistic territory. Lead single "I Could Be With Anyone" is a charging and hook-heavy pop song equally indebted to The Cars and Superchunk; "Another Bag Of Bones" (initially released as a Rob Schnapf-produced acoustic single around the ramp-up to the election) pins its dystopian and restless vision of a civilization in freefall to a dark and explosive groove before finding release in a choir's hopeful strain. Meanwhile, the title track is a massive and dynamic homage to the epic guitar freakouts of Neil Young and Built To Spill and the hypnotic and ominous "Carnival" sets the tone its with spacious, swirling flares of psychedelia – a dynamic exploration of tension and release which plays against a nightmarish hallucination about lost willpower and the fear of finally waking up to a reality that's even crazier than your dreams. But far from being one of Devine’s rockingest recordings to date, many of Brother's Blood’s finest moments are its quietest. Opener "All Of Everything, Erased" lays a bed of nimble and rhythmic finger-picking for its vivid description of a world left with no recourse but to cleanse itself of humanity and start over. "Fever Moon" is a sultry, Latin-influenced meditation on lust and its consequences that wouldn't seem out of place on a 1970s Leonard Cohen album, while "Murphy's Song" features a dazzling vocal turn from Jaymay that adds some jazz-era sensuality to the song's trumpet and piano-sprinkled Carribean lilt. On "Tomorrow's Just Too Late," Devine and Brand New's Jesse Lacey deliver a delicate and weaving full-song harmony that would make Simon & Garfunkel proud. Whether he’s joined in a duet, backed by his Goddamn Band, or singing quiet ruminations into his microphone alone with just his acoustic guitar, Devine deftly illustrates his unique versatility and breadth with each note. Brother’s Blood not only serves as a reminder of this but as the next step in his exciting evolution.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14416

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Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band

KEVIN DEVINE With a musical repertoire that spans the spectrum from hushed finger-picked narratives to bombastic rockers, Kevin Devine is one of those rare talents who straddles a multitude of genres and feels equally at home in each. Whether he’s playing solo to hundreds of his... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:45am - 1:45am CDT
Lamberts

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12:45am CDT

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Friday March 18, 2011 12:45am - 1:45am CDT
The Ghost Room

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1:00am CDT

...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead

…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Plenty of bands like to yammer on about how their newest record is a “return to their roots,” as if some undiscovered brilliance is to be found and resurrected on early demos and basement jam sessions. But in the case of ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead (or Trail of Dead from here on out, because who really wants to type all that over and over), a return to form could be just what the doctor ordered. The band’s 2002 album, Source Tags and Codes, sparked a near universal rock-critic orgasm; after that, how could their two follow up efforts match up? But Trail of Dead is now free men, emancipated from Interscope and ready to reach back to the past while looking forward. “We finally have the artistic freedom we’ve wanted, with no pressure to create radio music, no legal department to OK our artwork, and no A&R people breathing down our necks,” says Conrad Keely, one of two primary and founding members of the band. Although many other labels would have certainly welcomed them, Trail of Dead decided to cement their freedom by starting their own label, Richter Scale Records, as a partnership with Texas-based Justice Records. In October, they released the 5-song Festival Thyme EP as a teaser of things yet to come. The new album, The Century of Self, will be released February 17th. The Century of Self is epic, and was clearly made without the gimlet eye of a major label A&R person overseeing it. From the soaring instrumental opener, “Giants Causeway,” to the album’s closer, “Insatiable Two,” which starts off with the sounds of a demented circus and ends with an echoing sing-along about Keely’s lack of monstrosity, the record is a work of tremendous scope and ambition. While the term “prog” is terribly overused, in this case Trail of Dead has managed that rare feat – a prog album that isn’t academic or painful. “The new songs are very personal,” says Keely. “Some of them are autobiographical. We’re building on everything we’ve ever done, looking back on our whole career and taking a lot of inspiration from our early music. We continue to evolve the concept and try to incorporate new ideas. And there was no point on the record where we were trying to write songs you’d hear on commercial radio. We know that singles are driving the market, and we don’t care.” Then again, Trail of Dead never cared much, anyway. Friends since childhood Keely and Jason Reece started playing music in the indie rock town of Olympia, Washington. The pair then relocated to Austin, Texas, where Trail of Dead was officially born. They released a self-titled full length in 1998 on Trance Records, then hopped to Merge and put out Madonna in 1999. After a successful run opening for hipster stalwarts Superchunk, Interscope came calling, Source Tags and Codes dropped, and the rest is history. With the new album, Trail of Dead is planning to hit the road, incorporating a visual art element in to their tour. Keely is an accomplished visual artist who recently showed his work at the 34 First Ave Gallery in New York, and hopes to include other bands whose members make art, as well as incorporating a visual element in to the live show. Fifteen years in to their career, Trail of Dead continues to innovate and grow. At a point where many other bands would be resting on their laurels and half-heartedly tossing off greatest hits comps, Trail of Dead are just getting started. Trail of Dead was originally formed by Conrad Keely, Jason Reece, and Kevin Allen and the line-up is now completed by members Aaron Ford, Clay Morris and Jay Phillips. For more information please contact Stunt Company: Sue Marcus – 718-222-8963 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 718-222-8963 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or sue@stuntcompany.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13019

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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1:00am CDT

AaRON

AaRON's 1st album, "Artificial Animals Riding on Neverland (2008)", sold 400,000 copies. The new one, "Birds in the storm", is already 60,000 copies sold since October. Among their most remarked performances: Paris Zenith arena, Paleo Festival (between Arcade Fire and Björk), Dour Festival, Brussels Forest National arena.

AaRON name comes from Jean-Michel Basquiat's pseudo. The band's show evokes luminous hidden beauties, ephemeral suns and moons. Their music takes us through the labyrinth of our lives, a detour in memories , bringing life through the eyes childhood, giving the light that is needed for all vision, “Don’t care what people say, I’m dreamin’ louder every day”.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14051

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Malaia

1:00am CDT

Asking Alexandria

Hailing from the United Kingdom, AskingAlexandria have been breaking out of the underground music scene with a sound that is both heavy and hard-hitting, yet catchy and melodic. Time and time again, the same regurgitated hardcore sound is shot out and fed to kids all over the world. AskingAlexandria decided they wanted to try something a little different, they felt like showing everyone that there was more to hardcore than just breakdowns and hardcore riffs. Combining hardcore music with European Trance, soft catchy melodies and a sound more mature than just your average play by numbers hardcore outfit, AskingAlexandria are here, and they are here to stay. In 2009 the boys released their debut album, Stand Up and Scream, which has taken the world by storm. AskingAlexandria has been touring relentlessly and making their mark on the hardcore scene with fists pumping. 2010 was a huge year and now we look forward to 2011 and the bands highly anticipated second album Reckless and Relentless! Don't be left behind, Join the party! Asking Alexandria!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13975

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Asking Alexandria

Hailing from the United Kingdom, AskingAlexandria have been breaking out of the underground music scene with a sound that is both heavy and hard-hitting, yet catchy and melodic. Time and time again, the same regurgitated hardcore sound is shot out and fed to kids all over the world... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Emo's Annex

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1:00am CDT

B.o.B

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B.o.B

http://bobatl.com

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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1:00am CDT

Badbwoy BMC

Bass Music Culture For more than a decade Badbwoy BMC has helped define Bass Music Culture in Houston, Texas. First, as one of Texas' most sought after jungle/drum 'n bass/ dubstep DJs, and most recently as a Producer. BMC's production talent led quickly to numerous digital, vinyl, and CD releases on respected underground labels such as: Dirty Circuit; Shift; Stupid Fly; Betamorph and his own label Eye-Ten Recordings. His track titled ÂThe AttackÂ was also featured on the video game Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding 2 for Xbox console. Badbwoy BMC's musical influences are rooted in reggae, and hip hop, and his resume includes membership in Tha Purrin Lion Sound Flex Crew (a group of some of Houston's most respected old school junglists, whose dance parties helped pioneer the Bass Music Culture in Houston); publishing one of North America's only drum'n bass magazines to date(Tha Pride 1997-2001); founding Texas Dub (a crew of Houston dubstep producers and DJs; 2007), and co-founding Eye-Ten Recordings, with crew mate Intager (currently on its 5th release; 2009). Some of his side projects include teaming up with Rebel Crew members Joe B. and DJ Suma to form the musical group Heavy Heights (ÂTruth & RightsÂ LP CD/Digital; Starlight; 2007), as well as releasing a collaborative 5 track compilation with former Texas Dub crew member Bukkah called F8 (ÂF8ÂEP; Dirty Circuit; 2010). In his spare time, tha Badbwoy has also worked on remixes for local vocalists Karina Nistal (ÂNothing For MeÂ), Shina Rae (ÂTouchÂ) and indie band Posr (ÂClairvoyantÂ). In addition to producing original drum'n bass and dubstep tracks and remixes for a multitude of artists and acts, BMC is consistently booked to headline massive raves, club shows, and special events throughout the South. BMC also finds time to host a biweekly internet radio show the second and fourth Tuesday of the month (Traffic on sub.fm). With an untouchable arsenal of exclusive, original and collaboratively produced remixes, his live shows display his all-star level of talent locking double drops; chopping beats; syncopating sounds in unison, and making seamless mixes that keep the dance floor packed in any venue. Recently, BMC signed with the South's most famous independent hip hop label: SwishaHouse (http://www.swishahouse.info). Recognized worldwide for bringing Houston's own chopped and screwed music to the forefront of hip hop, SwishaHouse has once again positioned itself as the label on the cutting edge of the music industry. The first set of remixes produced under the SwishaHouse label include work done with SwishaHouse's beautiful and talented first lady and number one dame in the game, Surreall (ÂI'm A Model,Â ÂKnow How ToÂ); Paul Wall (ÂI Rep Texas,Â ÂBreak Dem Boyz Off,Â ÂSkillzÂ), and Archie Lee (ÂAt The BarÂ). SwishaHouse has plans to release a new mixtape that includes 24 remixes of classic HTown anthems' 18 produced by BMC and the remainder composed by Texas' own Chango, Suma, Chi, Parson and Dread Foxx. BMC has earned respect as one of the hardest working and popular DJ/Producer/Promoters in the Southern United States, and a mainstay of Houston's Bass Music Culture. Bear witness to a mixture of sounds uniquely constructed to contain audible appeal that draws in underground dubstep heads, rap, and hip hop lovers alike!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11800

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Badbwoy BMC

Bass Music Culture For more than a decade Badbwoy BMC has helped define Bass Music Culture in Houston, Texas. First, as one of Texas' most sought after jungle/drum 'n bass/ dubstep DJs, and most recently as a Producer. BMC's production talent led quickly to numerous digital, vinyl... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Fuze

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1:00am CDT

Beni

Ladies and gentlemen... We are proud to welcome Beni to the Modular Recordings family. Trying to wrap your mind around Beni is like trying to get a grip on a ghost. He's an energy flash, a light that never burns out, a juvenile joker and an ageless oracle. He's a man that has lived a thousand lives, a connoisseur and a curator, an aesthete and the ultimate modern artist. A lifetime of inspiration and two and a half years in the making, Beni's forthcoming debut album was written and recorded in various studios and bedrooms in Sydney, New York, LA, Paris, Berlin, Tokyo and Barcelona; at various airports and hotels along the way; on countless flights; on trains between Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto, and in a rickety-ass farmhouse in the French countryside. The result is Beni's singular vision of dance music filtered through life and love, and a soundtrack to a journey with no end in sight. It's an attempt to capture the atmosphere of house music's infancy in Chicago and New York. Marshall Jefferson, Larry Levan, Francois K, Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles: for Beni, this is where it all began. Bristling with dance floor vitality, Beni's sparkling collection of tracks showcases the vocals of an ivy league of guests from across the globe: Sam Sparro, Nomi (Hercules and Love Affair), and Matty Safer are just a few. The album will be Beni's first solo release on Modular and follows on from his previous singles, My Love Sees You and Maximus (Kitsune). Put it in a pot and let it percolate.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12084

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Beni

Ladies and gentlemen... We are proud to welcome Beni to the Modular Recordings family. Trying to wrap your mind around Beni is like trying to get a grip on a ghost. He's an energy flash, a light that never burns out, a juvenile joker and an ageless oracle. He's a man that has lived... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Beauty Bar

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1:00am CDT

Bombay Bicycle Club

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Bombay Bicycle Club

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Klub Krucial

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1:00am CDT

Cas Haley

Cas Haley is making it on his own terms. A native of Paris, Texas, he was raised all over the lone star state by roving hippy musician parents (documented in his song "I'm Free"). He first rose to fame as runner-up on the 2007 season of America's Got Talent, but he turned his back on the contracts offered him by the show's producers, preferring to carve his own path and not to be groomed by someone else. His debut album sold 30,000 units. His follow up, CONNECTION, has just come out on Easy Star Records, the leading indie reggae label in the US. It shows Cas's influences from reggae to soul to pop, which have helped him shape a unique sound built around his powerful voice.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11199

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Cas Haley

Cas Haley is making it on his own terms. A native of Paris, Texas, he was raised all over the lone star state by roving hippy musician parents (documented in his song "I'm Free"). He first rose to fame as runner-up on the 2007 season of America's Got Talent, but he turned his back... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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1:00am CDT

Computer Magic

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Computer Magic

An enigma of individuality, Danielle Johnson aka Danz aka Computer Magic is her own sound. Fueled by an obsession with music stemming back to growing up in the Catskills of New York, music has always been her mainstay. Danz joined the NYC music scene at 18 as a DJ and Promoter, eventually... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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1:00am CDT

Dixie Witch

Ten years in the running, Austin Texas's own Dixie Witch has established themselves as one of the seminal Texas Power Trios. Led by the thunderous rhythm and vocal section of Trinidad Leal and Curt Christenson aka "CC", Dixie Witch has experienced both success and hardship on the road. The road can either break a band or make a band and in the case of Dixie Witch it has defined them and made them who they are today. Dixie Witch brings a solid foundation and a united front that only a decade of touring can create. In true, "Family Style", these band mates have formed a brotherhood that has given way to songwriting with nods from greats such as Lynyrd Skynrd, Mountain, Black Sabbath, and Waylon Jennings. In the spring of 2009, Dixie Witch introduced new guitarist Joshua "JT" Todd Smith to the fold. This addition has brought a new energy to the band, creating a springboard into the next chapter of Dixie Witch history. 2011 brings new energy, new songs and new life for Dixie Witch. DW will be recording their long awaited 4th album at Mad Oak Studios in Allston, MA. With a powerful modern heavy rock sound, ten years of a brotherhood gives way to a new horizon. And the band plays on...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11875

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Dixie Witch

Drawing deep from the well of Southern rock and hard ...

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Barbarella

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1:00am CDT

DJ Cam

Parisian abstract maestro DJ Cam is well known for his radical reinventions, a life-long musician who’s groundbreaking work established him as a pioneer in the worlds of underground hip-hop, trip-hop, and the dance scenes stretching from New York to Paris to Tokyo and beyond. Drawing inspiration from the hypnotic trance of voodoo culture, Public Enemy, dub and easy-listening jazz, Cam's style assumes a new identity with each and every project since he first hit the scene in 1994 with his debut Underground Vibes and continues to redefine many of the sounds he had a hand in creating throughout his career. 2011 promises big things for DJ Cam as he returns this August with Seven, a new album linking the musical styles of Radiohead and Massive Attack and his first album since 2002’s Soulshine. Cam will also be hitting the road as a DJ early on in the year and then featuring his new live project come spring. Redefinition once again.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12127

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DJ Cam

Parisian abstract maestro DJ Cam is well known for his radical reinventions, a life-long musician who’s groundbreaking work established him as a pioneer in the worlds of underground hip-hop, trip-hop, and the dance scenes stretching from New York to Paris to Tokyo and beyond. Drawing... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Karma Lounge

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1:00am CDT

Dom

While many bands suffer with identity crises, Worcester, Massachusetts four-piece Dom has their priorities straight. "We want to be the Madonna of garage rock," proclaims Dominic, the 22-year-old mastermind behind the buzzed-about twisted-pop rockers, who slammed into music world consciousness like a tidal wave. If it seems like Dom just came out of nowhere, that is because they did. In December 2009, Dominic (who goes by Dom, and will not reveal his last name, due to "owing people lots of money") met drummer Bobby in a Massachusetts boarding house. The two sought out to make Dom an "electronic sci-trance project" but after writing the song "Jesus," the band took a more surfy-psych, fuzz-pop sound. Later, they connected with bassist / guitarist Erik and shred head Cosmo, and the finished project sounded more like a jangle pop mixtape left on your dashboard on hot summer day. With warped vocals, fuzzy low-fi distortion, and broken Casio keyboard lines, Dom filters a DIY aesthetic through the upbeat, sunny rhythms of pop music. There's a MacGyverized style to Dom's buzzed-about debut EP Sun Bronzed Greek Gods, the seven songs feel like they're held together by sonic duct tape. At any minute they could break apart. But they don't. These tracks recorded in Erik's bedroom—on a pink paisley guitar, a Casio and Fruity Loops—are solid, edgy and irresistibly fun. "We like to get gnarly, but that doesn't mean we're a joke," Dom says. By March they were playing frenzied basement shows on the East Coast, and by April Dom was featured as a rising band on tastemaking music site, Pitchfork. Then the buzzing began. Yet, inside the breezy pop of Dom, is Dom, the man, whose personal history is decidedly less carefree. He doesn't want you to dwell on his past, but to understand Dom today, you have to excavate the skeletons hidden deep in Dom's closet. After all, pop music is escapism; it's a drug, a candy-coated antidote to pain. Unfortunately for Dom, pain has followed him like a shadow through life. When Dom was 8 years old, his mother gave him up for adoption. At an age where he was all-too conscious, Dom was devastated by this breach of trust and schism from his family. His siblings stayed with his mom, he was the only one to go. Unanswered questions reverberated in the back of Dom's brain: Why him? What made Dom so different? Like so many children in foster homes, Dom bounced from family to family, searching for permanent place to call home. Acclimating to these temporary families was impossible, and when Dom was 14 he was locked up for a few months and became subsumed in the cycle of within America's ailing juvenile justice system. Dislocated in life, he found a home in music. "When I was a kid my mom listened to Roy Orbison, and I remember wanting to be him. I was told I couldn't be him. So later I had this dream that if I could be him someday, I would be somebody, and maybe my mom could see that," Dom says. Dom's personal troubles add a caustic irony to the feel good lyrics on Sun Bronzed Greek Gods. "It's so sexy/ to be living in America" he sings on "Living in America." On "Burn Bridges," he explains, "Burn your bridges / make yourself an island / Just forgive 'em and forget 'em." On Dom's island, music is the cure. It's the reason to pick up those broken pieces of your life and move on. Dom says forget that baggage, fuck the past, and rock for now. "I'm gonna live how I want to/ This is okay/ I've been living for today." – Dom.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14719

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Dom

While many bands suffer with identity crises, Worcester, Massachusetts four-piece Dom has their priorities straight. "We want to be the Madonna of garage rock," proclaims Dominic, the 22-year-old mastermind behind the buzzed-about twisted-pop rockers, who slammed into music world... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Club de Ville

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1:00am CDT

Dylan McDonald

Dylan McDonald is a Rock artist out of Nashville. His sound falls in the vein of 70's rock, but with a modern twist. His influences include Neil Young, Harry Nillson, John Lennon, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Electric Light Orchestra, etc. Dylan recently released a rock opera entitled "Out From The Door", accompanied by his band The Avians, in November of 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13249

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Dylan McDonald

Dylan McDonald is a Rock artist out of Nashville. His sound falls in the vein of 70's rock, but with a modern twist. His influences include Neil Young, Harry Nillson, John Lennon, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Electric Light Orchestra, etc. Dylan recently released a rock opera entitled... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Velveeta Room

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1:00am CDT

East Bay Ray & The Killer Smiles

Legendary DEAD KENNEDYS guitarist East Bay Ray, and vocalist SKiP McSkipster from the WYNONA RIDERS have formed an exciting new band, THE KILLER SMILES. Drummer Steve Wilson of TATU and bassists Greg Reeves of CORDOVAN, and who has recorded with numerous artists including Chuck Prophet and Counting Crows, round out the band. The band is finishing up their 12 track album with the guidance of producer (and BUTTHOLE SURFERS guitarist) PAUL LEARY, best known for producing SUBLIME’s self-titled break out CD and their single “Santeria.” The Killer Smiles have also already been invited to the international alternative music festival South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas in March 2011. For its members, the name Killer Smiles invokes images of wolves in sheep's clothing and silver-tongued phonies, those masks people wear to hide their true intentions and con others. Some of the songs deal with this kind of emotional fakery, “You’re Such A Fake,” “Raising the Stakes.” Other songs careen from frenetic post-punk, “It’s Broken,” to cinematically tinged guitar rock, “Area 51,” “The Heat Is Something.” The band takes a deliberate approach to let things be a little more human and less of a religious cult. Always present is the distinctive guitar of East Bay Ray, who has penned some of the most recognizable and memorable guitar riffs to emerge from the West Coast punk movement, highlighted by the vocals of SKiP, plaintive one moment and full of old school attitude the next. Add to that the energetic feel of Greg Reeves with the driving beat of Steve Wilson, and you've got what promises to be a band to reckoned with.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12363

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East Bay Ray & The Killer Smiles

Legendary DEAD KENNEDYS guitarist East Bay Ray, and vocalist SKiP McSkipster from the WYNONA RIDERS have formed an exciting new band, THE KILLER SMILES. Drummer Steve Wilson of TATU and bassists Greg Reeves of CORDOVAN, and who has recorded with numerous artists including Chuck Prophet... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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1:00am CDT

Erland & The Carnival

A Brief History Erland is Erland Cooper, guitarist, singer and former resident of remote Orkney. The Carnival are guitarist Simon Tong (The Verve, Gorillaz, The Good, The Bad, The Queen) and drummer David Nock (Paul McCartney’s The Fireman). Together, as Erland & The Carnival, they make a pastoral, psychedelic sound described by Tong as “Pentangle meets Ennio Morricone meets Love meets 13th Floor Elevators meets Joe Meek.” In other words: folk-tinged, psyched up, fuzzed-out brilliance. Erland grew up on the remote Orkney Islands of Scotland, where passing musicians and troubadours were a common sight. In his early teens, The Verve and Bert Jansch inspired him to swap the fiddle for the guitar. Later, having moved to London, Erland sang at Tong’s What The Folk club night on Portobello Road, where the producer Youth introduced him to the former Verve member. “It wasn’t a regular folk night where people are quiet and stroke their chin,” says Tong. “It was a more raucous affair where the acts – as many as 15 a night – had to quieten a noisy baying audience by being good. Erland definitely got people to shut up and listen.” Resolving to form a band, Nock, Tong and Cooper took their name from Jackson C Frank’s My Name Is Carnival, a cover of which appears on the EP. The band’s progression since has been fairly unorthodox: they’ve played gigs at miniature railway stations and their debut EP was individually re-recorded for each of its limited run, meaning no two copies are the same. All the while, they’ve been developing that bewitching sound. “The Carnival sound developed dramatically over a year of playing and demo-ing,” says Tong. “Originally we were more acoustic but gradually have got darker and more electric and psychedelic. There is a 1930’s book called The Circus of Dr Lao where a wild, fantastical travelling circus comes to a fictional small American mid west town causing social chaos and upsetting the usual way of life of the towns inhabitants, then eventually it leaves and moves on with the town in tatters. I see that as a good metaphor for us as a band to aim for.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12615

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Erland & The Carnival

A Brief History Erland is Erland Cooper, guitarist, singer and former resident of remote Orkney. The Carnival are guitarist Simon Tong (The Verve, Gorillaz, The Good, The Bad, The Queen) and drummer David Nock (Paul McCartney’s The Fireman). Together, as Erland & The Carnival, they... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's

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1:00am CDT

Evergreen Terrace

Evergreen Terrace has been blazing their own path through the melodic hardcore scene for over a decade. Anchored by guitarist/singer Craig Chaney's clean vocals and catchy hooks, punctuated by lead singer Andrew Carey's viciously screamed vocals and bonded by Josh James' unique guitar style, the Florida-born five-piece never depended on anyone to push them forward. ET added drummer Caleb James (Casey Jones) in 2010. With their blistering combination of melodic hardcore, metal and punk rock, Evergreen Terrace has toured the world with As I Lay Dying, August Burns Red, Hatebreed, Rise Against, Circa Survive, Every Time I Die, Strung Out, Agnostic Front, Katy Perry, New Found Glory and more. They have played Sounds of the Underground, Vans Warped Tour, Persistence Tour, Hell on Earth Tour, Thrash and Burn Tour and Soundwave Festivals. ET worked with producer Jason Suecof (August Burns Red, All That Remains) on their latest release: Almost Home. It cracked the charts in its debut week. Almost Home landed at #17 on Billboard's Heatseeker chart, #52 on Billboard's Hard Music chart and #53 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart. Almost Home also enjoyed success in Canada, making it at #55 on the Nielsen Soundscan Independent chart and #76 on the Hard Music chart. The single "Sending Signals" was the third Evergreen Terrace video to be exclusively released on MTV2. After Almost Home the band released a cover of Foo Fighters "Everlong" exclusively on iTunes in March 2010. Evergreen Terrace is currently touring the world and will start preparing for their 6th full-length album winter 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12729

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Evergreen Terrace

Evergreen Terrace has been blazing their own path through the melodic hardcore scene for over a decade. Anchored by guitarist/singer Craig Chaney's clean vocals and catchy hooks, punctuated by lead singer Andrew Carey's viciously screamed vocals and bonded by Josh James' unique guitar... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Prague

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1:00am CDT

Friendly Fires DJ Set

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Friendly Fires DJ Set

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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1:00am CDT

Goldenboy

You can’t blame Goldenboy’s Shon Sullivan for taking a little breather. Since the release of his band’s 2003 debut Blue Swan Orchestra –– a KCRW favorite that featured guest vocals by Elliott Smith on “Summertime” –– Goldenboy has trekked near forever on the road, supporting the likes of Bright Eyes, Neil Finn, Stephen Malkmus and Grandaddy. For most of these shows, our Goldenboy was doing double-duty as well, playing multiple instruments with Finn, the Rentals, Eels and others on tours across America, Europe and all points in between. Straight outta suburban Diamond Bar, a few miles southeast of Los Angeles, former music student Sullivan had been spotted as a valuable player early on, first as a member of Spain. When Elliott Smith got wind of Sullivan’s prowess on guitar, piano and cello, he quickly drafted him into his band; while performing with Smith, Sullivan began developing his own material, and thus the Goldenboy concept was born. “It started as a solo side project,” says Sullivan. “I started writing the first record while I was playing for Elliott, which I did for four years. Everyone had nicknames on the tour, and ‘Goldenboy’ was mine, ‘cause I was a guy from the faraway hill country or something. It stuck.” A hauntingly lyrical batch of indie-pop brilliance, Blue Swan Orchestra was recorded with drummer Bryan Bos and bears distant traces of Smith’s influence. Goldenboy's second release, Underneath the Radio (2006), found Sullivan and Bos in a gloriously unclichéd outpouring of tunes drenched in nostalgic melancholia and blissful melodic invention; they’re joined by a cast of heavies including Neil Finn, Lisa Germano, Scott McPherson, Matt Sharp and Phil Jordan. The new Sleepwalker dovetails nicely with the understated charms of Goldenboy’s first two albums. The hard-charging yet plaintive “Different Moon” starts the set with a gentle vocal urgency and an insistent drive; there’s “a different moon on the rise,” Sullivan sings. Typically untypical is the way his soothing pop harmonies dart into the dark, revealing an emotional intricacy never far from the surface. In the layered guitars of “She Belongs to Me” or the playful piano of “Chelsea Girl,” with its classic ‘60s-‘70s chord progressions and slide guitar frills, there linger shades of Bowie/Mott, perhaps. “Body and Soul” justifies its five minutes-plus in a hurtling mini-odyssey whose buoyant rock thump wrapped in twinkly guitars and fleet trumpets undergoes beautifully curious harmonic twists for suggestive shifts in expressive terrain. Sullivan’s use of several vintage keyboards and a crystal microphone found in a second-hand music store in Australia give songs like the wistful “Anna Said” (“It’s all just a memory…”) a persuasive, comforting sound you never want to end. Sleepwalker was recorded at Interstellar and Leaning Pine studios by Sullivan and Jon Crawford, and mastered and sequenced by veteran engineer Don Tyler, who mastered all of Elliott Smith’s albums. Tyler has given the album an inviting warmth that’s a relief from the hectoring tones of most contemporary rock recordings. “It all has to do with not looking at the clock, taking our time, and trying to really develop the arrangements and the feel of the sound,” says Sullivan. “The ambience thing was important.” All press inquiries: Sheila Kenny at Right On! PR e. sheila@rightopr.com 917-847-9977
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12297

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Goldenboy

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Esther's Follies

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1:00am CDT

Green & Wood

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Green & Wood

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Easy Tiger

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1:00am CDT

Headhunter aka Addison Groove

Anthony Williams aka Addison Groove started out life under a different pseudonym altogether, that of Headhunter, under which he achieved legendary status within the dubstep scene. With an LP and 12” releases on the influential Tempa label stretching back to 2007, his work at the deeper end of the dubstep spectrum has graced the label an impressive 7 times, a figure matched only by luminaries such as Skream & Horsepower Productions. This work looked set to continue until 2010 when, seemingly out of nowhere, he crafted one of the biggest bass music tracks of the decade, ‘Footcrab’, under the new name of Addison Groove. The response to ‘Footcrab’ was phenomenal, receiving critical and commercial success in equal measure across the dance music scene. Getting plays not only from the dubstep DJs that Williams was used to reaching, it also found its way into the record boxes of techno and house heavyweights such as Surgeon, Ricardo Villalobos and Mr Scruff, bringing an enormous new audience to his music in the process. Taking influences from the Chicago ghetto tek and juke scenes, Addison Groove’s impact on UK bass music has been colossal and unprecedented, sparking a huge interest in these styles from his peers and the listening public alike. Progressing at a breakneck pace, he was quick to develop a live 808 show which has graced some of the finest nightclubs in the world including Fabric, London and Berlin’s infamous Berghain. With his hectic touring schedule including USA, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and numerous dates in Europe, he continues to bring his hybrid sound to captivated audiences across the globe.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13160

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Headhunter aka Addison Groove

Anthony Williams aka Addison Groove started out life under a different pseudonym altogether, that of Headhunter, under which he achieved legendary status within the dubstep scene. With an LP and 12” releases on the influential Tempa label stretching back to 2007, his work at the... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Barcelona

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1:00am CDT

J. Roddy Walston and the Business

j roddy walston is not soft like someone born into privilege, but he does bear the hesitant scars of a man who fought his way out of a pedigree. yoked from day one to a musical lineage that included “both kinds of music – country and gospel.” he was told with regularity that it was close to sin to play either for any reason but God and Family. and that when the city comes courting with contracts and such he was expected to follow tradition…and walk away. “a weight is kindly put upon you with a heritage, and a choice comes to you in time, at that point you can just become an extension or you can get born and grow legs of you own.” it is a stranger south that j roddy walston lived in, a place where radio gave equal ear to classic rock, hell-fire evangelists, and the elephant six. powered and inspired by this mixture of art, spirit, and temptation he left home, in as much an attempt to bring his kin due credit as to rebel against the very things they had stood for. he followed a girl north enough, and landed in baltimore with a low budget sense of manifest destiny and a handful of high dollar songs. an undecided magnet started to draw to him a group of players. first came the challenge and compliment of billy gordon a musical mirror-image of j roddy and then steve colmus a sportly southpaw with a heavy snare hand. in them raw power met story and neither would compromise. they felt a city squeeze. they formed an intangible thumb, and they them turned into a fist. knowing good and well that you can predict a purebred, j roddy walston and the business opted to create a monster of the unknown, they threw what seed and egg they had into an american grab bag and hit the road. bending highways and rearranging maps to their fancy, making a different america for itself. vision casting a strange view of the states to all who would listen, their agenda seems to be some sort of anti-secession, a growing over, rather than a breaking away. a ceaseless expansion of the world where the rust belt and bible belt have been grown together to form a rock and roll quilt that knows no end. i have seen their world. they perform in a place where the hedonists and believers are cut from the same cloth. well-educated blue collars from busted boom towns forced to school when the factory option was taken away. blue bloods working for a dime instead of taking the family money. renters and owners, evangelicals and recovering Catholics, nine to fivers and the service industry. they all touch there. i stumbled through a one way door. i now have a knowledge of these beatnik/honkey tonks and i can’t seem to unknow it. in these places j roddy walston and the business is the hometown band.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11357

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J. Roddy Walston and the Business

j roddy walston is not soft like someone born into privilege, but he does bear the hesitant scars of a man who fought his way out of a pedigree. yoked from day one to a musical lineage that included “both kinds of music – country and gospel.” he was told with regularity that... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Soho Lounge

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1:00am CDT

James Blake

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James Blake

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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1:00am CDT

James Vincent McMorrow

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James Vincent McMorrow

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Friends

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1:00am CDT

Jen Lane

With the release of For the Night, Jen Lane is finally claiming her rightful place among the elite of Canadian roots country singer songwriters. It takes a lot to stand out in the crowded world of Americana female vocalists, but Lane pulls it off with aplomb on For the Night, proving that her two previous WCMA nominations were no fluke. The album combines some seriously catchy songs with a laid-back cool that evokes Lucinda Williams and a pure, wistful voice that at times recalls Edie Brickell. The arrangements are classic, and the production—courtesy of The Odds’ Steven Drake—has a vintage feel, thanks, in part, to a near-analogue recording process. The sound is enhanced by special guests, Kevin Kane and John Ellis. It’s impossible to pick stand-out tracks from such a consistently strong album, but its more unique cuts include “Lonely Cricket,” which possesses an unusual metaphorical lyric, and “Election Day,” whose simple yet profound musings and nod to Elizabeth May sum up many Canadians’ sentiments about the 2008 election. Showcased at SXSW, NXNE, WCMA’s, OCFF and CMW. At last, the rest of the country’s music fans can discover the voice Western music awards juries have been onto for several years.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13591

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Jen Lane

With the release of For the Night, Jen Lane is finally claiming her rightful place among the elite of Canadian roots country singer songwriters. It takes a lot to stand out in the crowded world of Americana female vocalists, but Lane pulls it off with aplomb on For the Night, proving... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Paradise

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1:00am CDT

Khaira Arby and her Band

KHAIRA ARBY Khaïra Arby bridges the multicultural Mali in the desert blues of her music. The woman’s voice of Mali’s north, Khaira expresses pride in the people and their struggle to survive in her desert homeland. Her soulful music takes the listener across the Sahara to Timbuktu, crossroads of epochs, religions and cultures. With her rocking band, she sings about love, family, women and the toll of war. Khaira’s hot band rips the stage with a smooth blend of traditional instruments and electric guitars. Complex rhythms intertwined with Khaira's clear shout bring the audience to their feet dancing. Born in the Saharan desert village of Abaradjou, Khaira’s parents were from different ethnic backgrounds. You can hear these cultures mix in her music as she sings in several languages, sometimes within the same song. The instrumentation and rhythms are just as varied with electric guitar, bass, calabash, ngoni, traditional violin, and trap drum kit, creating a complex sounds and structure. While her music is rooted in tradition, Khaïra surrounds herself with young musicians influenced by the contemporary world and western music. This is the contemporary desert rock and roll of Mali. After her first marriage ended in divorce, Khaïra was singing with the Orchestre Regional de Tombouctou. It wasn’t long before she was invited to sing with the famous Orchestre Badema in Bamako. She earned her stripes beside such Malian superstars as her cousin, Ali Farka Touré, and the widely influential Fissa Maïga. Since 1990 Khaïra has focused most of her energies on her music. While rooted in tradition, Khaïra surrounds herself with young musicians influenced by the contemporary world and western rock and roll. The listener is taken on a complex audio journey across the desert to the essence of Timbuktu Mali, past and present. Khaïra continues to live in Timbuktu with her family. She performs at private events, concert halls, festivals and clubs throughout Mali. She has appeared with her band at the Festival on the Niger River in Segou and at the mythic Festival in the Desert in Essakane. In 2006 she was named a Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mali.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13250

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Khaira Arby and her Band

KHAIRA ARBY Khaïra Arby bridges the multicultural Mali in the desert blues of her music. The woman’s voice of Mali’s north, Khaira expresses pride in the people and their struggle to survive in her desert homeland. Her soulful music takes the listener across the Sahara to Timbuktu... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Momo's

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1:00am CDT

Kopecky Family Band

Like all families, Kopecky Family Band beats with the same heart and writes in the same blood. 'The Family' began creating music together in Nashville, Tennessee in the Fall of 2007. What started as late night talks about life and dreams gradually flowed into eccentric and beautiful music that has propelled this band into the forefront of the fast-moving Nashville music scene. Leading the family are singers Gabe and Kelsey, along with Steven (lead guitar), Corey (bass), Markus (cello), Benjamin (violin), and David (drums). The emotion of their music is honest, raw and vulnerable, whilst it manages to encapsulate your attention through its unmistakable power and presence. The sounds created by the booming and orchestral-like septet challenge the listener’s ear while still offering sweet melodies to sing along with. The family has a time-line with oodles of notable events including their 2008 CD release party for the Embraces EP. The party was the talk of the town with its theatrical décor, black tie dress code, and opening act of a string quartet. Excitement continued well into the fall of '09 when the Kopecky Family’s performance took the Next Big Nashville Music Festival by surprise. In the spring of 2010, it was time for the family to pack into their 15-passenger van (which they call “The War Wagon”) and head to Austin, TX for their showcase at SXSW as one of ASCAP’s notable bands to watch. A follow up performance at Next Big Nashville in 2010 had A & R reps scurrying to put their Blackberrys away and listen. The Kopeckys have just returned from a mammoth CMJ 2010 where they won over NPR's own Bob Boilen and were invited to play at the official Paste Magazine showcase before becoming the darlings of 'Store-Cute' and online retailer, fredflare.com. When in the studio with Partners in Crime, Russ Long and Chris Grainger (Wilco, Sixpence None the Richer), the Kopecky clan produced The Disaster EP which was released earlier in 2010. Straight back into the studio after CMJ, the band produced the follow up to The Disaster, the perfect compliment entitled (Of Epic Proportions). The new EP is comprised of digital B-Sides & rarities. Opening track "Howlin' at the Moon" is a bonafide hit, whilst still exploring dark melodies and string arrangements. "God & Me" also gets the remix treatment, highlighting the band's varied and broad scope to produce amazing sounds. Anyone who encounters the Kopeckys will testify there is never a dull moment in this family of seven.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13225

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Kopecky Family Band

Like all families, Kopecky Family Band beats with the same heart and writes in the same blood. ‘The Family’ began creating music together in Nashville, Tennessee in the Fall of 2007. What began as late night talks about life and dreams gradually flowed into eccentric and beautiful... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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1:00am CDT

Les Handclaps

Whether they're heading off to New York, Texas, Toronto or overseas, Les Handclaps never leave home without these essential pieces of gear: a toy keyboard, a couple of iPods, an acoustic guitar and the outlines of their latest electro delirium. Thus begins the evolution of their next opus, the brainchild of their combined creative talents, feeding off their favourite elements: dance rhythms, catchy melodies and a carefree demeanor. That is the foundation of their musical elixir. Blending luscious organic sounds with synthesized ones so as to obtain the coveted makeup of their unique recipe. But the process is not complete without the performance; where the bellows and dance moves come to life. Part machine, part human, the bass and drums give off the explosive scent that the band members use to release a genuine and unparalleled energy. Ever present, Les Handclaps use every performance to enhance and intensify the delight they feel when choreographing, synchronizing and harmonizing their music; thus offering their adoring public a sweet taste of musical candy.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13980

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Les Handclaps

Whether they're heading off to New York, Texas, Toronto or overseas, Les Handclaps never leave home without these essential pieces of gear: a toy keyboard, a couple of iPods, an acoustic guitar and the outlines of their latest electro delirium. Thus begins the evolution of their next... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Spill

1:00am CDT

Lo Down Loretta Brown aka Erykah Badu

DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown aka Erykah Badu Best known for her eclectic style and cerebral music, DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown is equipped with a distinct collection of music and taste delivering a variety of party-inducing sets. Unhindered in her record selection from the newest and oldest hip-hop, classic soul, 80s, rare grooves and a concoction of everything in between, Ms. Badu commands people to the dance floor to get loose and get down. When DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown gets behind the decks, people dance until the lights come on- and even then, they don't want to go home. Erykah Badu. Universal Motown artist Erykah Badu, best known for her eccentric style and cerebral music, is a Grammy- award winning American soul singer and songwriter. Regarded as the Queen of Neo Soul, Badu's sound -- a concoction of soul, hip-hop and jazz -- cannot be contained to a single genre. Self-described as a 'mother first', Badu is a touring artist, dj, teacher, community activist, holistic healer, vegan, recycler, and conscious spirit. Baduizm, Badu's highly acclaimed debut album, was released in early 1997 went triple platinum and, along with "On & On," won Grammy Awards at the 1998 ceremony. This spring, Badu released her fifth studio album, and second installment of a two-part New Amerykah series. New Amerykah, Part 1: Fourth World War, a concept album that was digitally produced and political in tone, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and Rolling Stone named it one of the year's best albums. New Amerykah, Part II: Return of the Ahnk, which features lush live instrumentation and taps into Badu's emotional side by thematically focusing on romance and relationships, made its debut at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. For more information, please visit www.erykahbadu.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15113

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Lo Down Loretta Brown aka Erykah Badu

DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown aka Erykah Badu Best known for her eclectic style and cerebral music, DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown is equipped with a distinct collection of music and taste delivering a variety of party-inducing sets. Unhindered in her record selection from the newest and oldest... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Austin Music Hall

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1:00am CDT

Lucy And The Popsonics

After Sao-Paulo, one of the most brazilian exciting musical scene of the moment,lets go to Brasilia now, the cult-city built by Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa to discover LUCY AND THE POPSONICS. That duo, united in life as on scene, joined together with a bass, electric guitar and a laptop, had probably produced the most fun, Fresh and exciting album from the Lula’s country. "A Fábula (ou a Farsa?) de Dois Eletropandas" ‘ s album released on Monstro Discos (one of the most important independent Brazilian label) in 2007 has been rated as one of the best promising act of the new Brazilian scene by the media. Folha de Sao Paulo, Vogue, Rolling Stone, MTV have been immediately seduced by the Electro-punk music of that sexy duo of Brasilia offering at the same time, the possibillity for the band to tour in the big festivals. They made that mix of nervous rock striked of major chords, with a linear but powerful bass on an Electro-pop base coming back to the roots (Kraftwerk, Devo).This album,leaded by the spontaneous Young and mischievous Fernanda, offers in 40 minutes,an accelerated drive in the complex avenues of the UFO-City. In 2007 and 2008, Lucy and the Popsonics played a lot in Brazil and worldwide with artists like Devo, Lilly Allen, The Rapture, Tokyo Police Club, CSS, Datarock, Diplo, Potion, Kasabian, Black Lips, Les Corps Mince Dês Françoise, Vivian Girls, Battant. They also been touring in the USA (South By Southwest), Middle-West and East Coast (Knitting Factory/NYC), then in Europe, with very good feedback of the audience in Germany, Spain, France (I.D.E.A.L Festival) and Portugal (Fade In Festival). Picked out in 2008 by Nacopajaz, and seen at PopMontréal Festival where they really impressed, they’ve been considered by the influential VOIR magazine like one of the biggest revelation of the festival, they’ve been also touring France with Big festival like « Printemps de Bourges » « Festival les Femmes s’en mêlent » where the audience verified their incredible energy on scene. For 2010, they just recorded the new album with one of the biggest Pop producers in Brazil, John Ulhoa. He´s part of the most important Pop brazilian band of the last 20 years, Pato Fu.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14628

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Lucy And The Popsonics

After Sao-Paulo, one of the most brazilian exciting musical scene of the moment,lets go to Brasilia now, the cult-city built by Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa to discover LUCY AND THE POPSONICS. That duo, united in life as on scene, joined together with a bass, electric guitar and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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1:00am CDT

Marit Larsen

When you first start listening to Marit Larsen’s debute album "Under the Surface (2006)," you picture a shy young girl, peeking out from around a corner. You know that you’re only seeing a bit of what she has to offer. The more you listen, the more you realize just how intriguing both Larsen and her music really are. And then you just can’t wait to find out exactly what else she has up her sleeve. Larsen´s second solo album ”The Chase” was released in 2008, full of beautiful and playful music. Marit has created the album with tremendous grace, that comes across both in her songs and in her personality. Larsen makes the crowd feel like they are apart of something special, at every show. The shy, young girl with the great big talent has blossomed into a very rare flower, indeed. In 2009 she was nominated for two Norwegian Grammys, “Female of the year” and “Song of the year”. The single ”If A Song Could Get Me You” was no.1 i Germany for 5 weeks, and sold to gold in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. So did the Album with the same name. Marit toured all around Germany together for 6 weeks doing liveshows in the spring of 2010. The tour was followed up by a 7 week American promo and showcase tour, where she also released her singel through Sony/RCA Jive in March. Marit has just finished an amazing Festival summer. She started in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Norway and ended up in China. Visiting festivals such as Tollwood festival(DE), Midnattsrocken(NO), Lost weekend festival(NO) and Zhenjiang Midi Festival (China). Marit Larsen: Vocal, Piano, Acoustic guitar, Mandolin & Harmonica
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10953

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Marit Larsen

Marit Larsen Marit Larsen is about to release her third solo album, Spark. Here is the story of her continuing success in Norway and Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Larsen has released two previous solo albums, Under the Surface (2006) and The Chase (2008). In GSA she released an... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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1:00am CDT

Menomena

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Menomena

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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1:00am CDT

Morning Teleportation

Morning Teleportation formed in 2005 when Bowling Green, KY natives and lifelong friends Travis Goodwin (keyboards), Tres Coker (drums), and Paul Wilkerson (bass) met up with Chicago transplant Tiger Merritt (vocals/guitar), who had just moved to their hometown for college. From the beginning the band has built up a roller coaster of tumultuous rock 'n roll, featuring analog synths, heartfelt vocals, and sudden changes woven through psychedelia, electronica, and deep-space pickin' n' grinnin'. They've spent most of the past year on the road playing for enthusiastic crowds at Bonnaroo and Sasquatch and supporting the likes of The Flaming Lips, Cage The Elephant, and Modest Mouse. To witness Morning Teleportation's live show is to experience a cacophony of improvisational mayhem draped with melodic twists and turns. Merritt's vocals dart sharply about the frantic, pulsing backbeat held down by the rhythm section, while his spacey fingerstyle guitar prowess embodies a style best described as "finger-trippin." And while their sound may be somewhat more modern than several of their cited heroes (including James Gang and CSNY), you should make no mistake: these are still some boys who want nothing more than to have a good time in the classic rock idiom. With the combined energy of a basement party, a back-room jam session, and a futuristic hootenanny, Morning Teleportation's raucous, off-kilter explosion of enthusiasm is guaranteed to raise a smile. The band's first album, entitled Expanding Anyway, is out March 8 on Glacial Pace Recordings.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11896

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Morning Teleportation

Morning Teleportation formed in 2005 when Bowling Green, KY natives and lifelong friends Travis Goodwin (keyboards), Tres Coker (drums), and Paul Wilkerson (bass) met up with Chicago transplant Tiger Merritt (vocals/guitar), who had just moved to their hometown for college. From the... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Marq

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1:00am CDT

My Education/Theta Naught

My Education: Since forming in 1999, My Education has released 5 full-length albums, several singles, compilation appearances, and a 12" vinyl collaboration with avant-hip hop duo Dalek. Recordings have been remixed by members of bands Kinski, Pelican, the Red Sparowes and Dalek. Albums include 5 Popes, Italian, Moody Dipper, Bad Vibrations and the latest Sunrise out on Strange Attractors Audio House in the USA & Canada and on Golden Antenna in Europe. Theta Naught: After forming in 2002, the collective of musicians that comprise Theta Naught have continued to push their own idea of improvisational, experimental, instrumental music into new realms. They have recorded and released five albums on the Differential Records label: Something Scientific, Abacus, Sound Weave, Naught Christmas, and Omnium-Gatherum. Their music has also been featured on a variety of compilation albums, and television and film scores. Drawing influence from a wide spectrum of art and science, the group has been compared to a cross-genre hybrid of acts like J.S. Bach, Faith No More, Miles Davis, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Pink Floyd, and more. No strangers to collaboration, Theta Naught has been involved with performances and recordings featuring the addition of movement, light, and voice, by means of dancers, projectionists, films, poets, word-shakers, et cetera. They will be performing an improvisational, collaborative performance with My Education at SXSW. Several tours throughout the country have kept fans abuzz with My Education's experimental blend of stoned drones and noisy tones. The sonic squalls captivate the listener with intoxicating waves of aural exhilaration. The band is currently keeping busy in the studio recording tracks for a forthcoming new album and European tour for 2011. Two other projects are also on the horizon. In June 2010 the band completed a series of improvisational studio recordings with Salt Lake City ensemble Theta Naught. These are now being edited and mixed by My Education and the Bump Boyz in Headbump Studios in preparation for a vinyl release as part of Differential Records' Harmonic Motion series this year. Both bands will also be performing at a collaborative showcase for SXSW 2011. Initial preproduction is also underway for My Education's collaboration with the Noble Motion dance company, 'The Chamber', which will be staged in June 2011 in Austin and Houston.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12550

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My Education/Theta Naught

My Education: Since forming in 1999, My Education has released 5 full-length albums, several singles, compilation appearances, and a 12" vinyl collaboration with avant-hip hop duo Dalek. Recordings have been remixed by members of bands Kinski, Pelican, the Red Sparowes and Dalek... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Hideout

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1:00am CDT

Naki

A Voice that delivers the ethnic sounds and the magic of her ancestors, influenced by the contemporary beat of the city. An enigmatic mixture that evidences the exotic fusion of legendary stories with the complex vibe of the metropolis. Born in Medellin, Colombia. Naki is a singer-songwriter, with a voice that remains in the heart of everyone who listens to her. Her Heritage, a combination of Indian (Embera Katio Tribe) from her mother, and Spanish and African, from her father, has given her a unique physical appearance, as well as the strength in her soul to reach into those sounds that belong to her ancestors bringing them to light through her musical experience and her voice. Her name comes from the Embera Katio tribe and means: She who calms.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12577

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Naki

A Voice that delivers the ethnic sounds and the magic of her ancestors, influenced by the contemporary beat of the city. An enigmatic mixture that evidences the exotic fusion of legendary stories with the complex vibe of the metropolis. Born in Medellin, Colombia. Naki is a singer-songwriter... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Copa

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1:00am CDT

Oh Land

"What does it sound like? What does it smell like? What does it look like? How does it feel? I always ask myself these questions when I'm writing," says singer and producer Nanna Øland Fabricius. "I think that Oh Land has a unique landscape all on its own. I strive to make the possibilities endless and to have all the senses collide in to a language on their own." Her multi-sensory approach to songwriting has been present from the beginning. Before Oh Land had a name, or even songs, she was a restless child on the outskirts of Copenhagen, where she wove together imaginary languages, characters, and magazines. Though she didn’t know it then, this sense of play would develop naturally into the skewed and rich aesthetic of Oh Land’s music and performance style. She is the product of extremes. A disciplined ballet dancer who was educated with the Royal Danish and Royal Swedish Ballet schools coupled with a “circus-like” upbringing courtesy of a family of creative souls. Their unique and individual talents have left deep imprints on how Oh Land experiences and interprets the world around her. Performance has always been a part of her personal expression as nurtured by the performances of those closest to her. Whether she was learning to see from a sister who designs clothing, to hear from her opera singer mother, or to touch from her church organist father; the mixture of this unique upbringing has contributed to the multi-faceted layers of an ever evolving Oh Land. Oh Land’s music bears the fruit of this incredibly stimulating childhood. She has created a soundscape that dreams as hard as it dances. Her performance style confronts the audience with elements as sonically and visually diverse as drum pads, an omnichord, and a front projector system that broadcasts homemade visuals across balloons. "I want my music to feel like 2050 meets something really classic, like meeting a stranger that feels as familiar as an old friend." says Oh Land. Her approach to songwriting reaches beyond melody to touch on shared experience; her music simultaneously incorporates the whirrs, tics, and thumps of machinery and the soft, human tug of strings and delicately layered vocals. It was this dual quality of her music – human, yet otherworldly -- that landed this peculiar, talented, and determined artist on the radar of Epic Records during a 2009 showcase at SXSW at the end of a brief US tour that Oh Land booked herself. Used to pushing the boundaries of her talent, Oh Land relocated to Brooklyn at the beginning of 2010 to write the latest chapters of her whirlwind story: an ever-evolving album that features speaker-panning samples, honeyed hooks, and the knob-twiddling skills of Dan Carey (The Kills, Franz Ferdinand, Hot Chip) and Dave McCracken (Depeche Mode, Beyoncé, AFI). The jungle drumming and layered vocals of “White Nights” evokes a quest to find peace and a sense of home in the chaos of a city that never sleeps. She sings, “There’s a restlessness in me/Keeps me up ’till the dawn/There is no silence/I will keep following the sirens,” alluding to both the noise and throb of the city and the mythological seducers that call to lonely sailors. “I wanted my new album to strike a balance between the big city and nature,” she explains, “because they’re both pulling me in different directions all the time. I live and grow in the eye of the storm.” That duality is also at play in the steady pulse and lavish loops of “Sun of a Gun,” which layers literal references to the sun (“a symbol of the divine that we’re now afraid of”) over unflinching comparisons to the twilight of an ill-fated relationship. Oh Land’s lyrics evoke storybook imagery that is both rich and moving, inviting the listener to step to the edge of the rabbit hole and plummet. For instance, “Wolf & I” works as both a trippy, heart-stirring ballad as well as a “modern fable about doubt and fear” that tells the tale of a love triangle between a wolf, the sun, and the moon. If her music contains an allegorical element, her connection to performance is almost spiritual. “Even when I was really little and feeling angry about something,” she says, “I knew to shut up the second I went backstage. There’s this magic about performing that’s very holy to me.” That spell was broken ever so briefly when a major back injury caused her ballet career to come to an abrupt halt after being told by a doctor that she would never dance again. “I was like a black hole during that period,” admits Oh Land. “The only thing that got me through it was music, because I felt like I could still dance through it; like I could lie down, close my eyes, and figure out melodies without moving.” This dark period led her to discover that the entire reason she danced in the first place was because of music and that was the creative medium she wanted to mold as her own. This discovery manifested itself in Oh Land’s self-produced debut album, Fauna. Released in 2008 by Scandinavian tastemaker/producer/DJ, Kasper Bjorke, the album featured Oh Land’s first 10 tracks as an artist - lush otherworldly soundscapes that wouldn’t sound out of place alongside the Bjork LPs and trip-hop tracks that she obsessed over while growing up. Her recovery and seamless transition to songwriting is revisited in the new track “Break the Chain,” a heady but hopeful reflection on Oh Land’s journey to reclaim her self-expression and bring to light the ideas that have flooded her subconscious from the start. To try to wrap your head around her disparate influences and patchwork influences might sound complicated, but if you ask Oh Land, what she’s doing now isn’t all that different than the years she spent “styling” clothes her mother made, or teaching younger dance students new routines behind the backs of their teacher. She has always taken the raw materials of expression and used them her way. “When I was younger,” says Oh Land, “We didn’t think, ‘Let’s play with our Barbie dolls or a board game today.’ We were building our own universes. And nothing’s changed, except now I have an audience beyond my parents.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14531

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Oh Land

"What does it sound like? What does it smell like? What does it look like? How does it feel? I always ask myself these questions when I'm writing," says singer and producer Nanna Øland Fabricius. "I think that Oh Land has a unique landscape all on its own. I strive to make the possibilities... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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1:00am CDT

Operation Juliet

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Operation Juliet

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
tenOak

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1:00am CDT

Owen Pallett

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Owen Pallett

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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1:00am CDT

Pernett

"...the most visionary and perhaps biggest PROGRESSIVE CUMBIA master!" (GENERATIONBASS September 19, 2010) "...this Colombian genius, who keeps expanding his horizon so extraordinarily that he might just be the most creative guy in Tropical music today." (CLUBFONOGRAMA January 28, 2010 ) “Pernett is one of the referents in modern Colombian music. This pioneer of the flourishing alternative movement in his country brings us 'El Mago', an album thatshows a folkloric sensibility touched up with electronic rythms.”('MUSICA COLOMBIANA DE AVANZADA' SBS Radio Online. Australia. Jan. 2010 ) “Pernett adds electronic beats to the music of both Colombian coasts and the resultis the excellent album 'El Mago'. However, 'El Mago;' is a folkloric piece of work, where musicians from the Caribbean and the Pacific join to create contemporary Colombian sounds.” ('EL NUEVO FOLCLOR ELECTRÓNICO DE PERNETT', Radio Gladys Palmera, Spain, NOV. 2009) Pernett is a prolific artist. This visionary of new universal sounds, closes 2010 with an optimum balance. He is definitely going through an amazing creative stage, in which his studio is a laboratory for constant sound and visual experimentation. It is important to highlight that Pernett is now a truly independent artist who manages his career through the new media and digital distribution. His strategy includes a constant bombing of music for free downloads. Pernett is also the head of Comunidad Serankua, an independent artist collective , (comunidadserankua.wordpress.com), where he is a blogger that interviews the community's artists, covers events and features players of the new colombian music scene. His fourth album, titled "El Mago" (The Wizard), is taking him far! This past summer was spent in Spain where he performed at the Pirineos del Sur Festival, Casa de Americas in Madrid and the concert for the Bicentennial of Colombia's independence in the Cubierta de Leganes. The album El Mago is actually playing all over the planet with rave reviews from press in countries like Australia, Spain and USA. It is also nominated as Best Artist Pura Sabrosura at the Premios Shock 2010. Apart from composing, producing, mixing and singing , Pernett shows us his fokloric side by playing percussions and the 'gaita', which is an integral part of his show. All of this without leaving behind his love for technology which make him and electronic artist that handles synthesis and video. He is also in constant collaboration with different artists from all over the planet. The most recent collaboration was a cover of New Order's "Blue Monday" . For this very special version he invited Will Holland, Quantic (acordeon) and Lido Pimienta (voice). On top of this he recently edited some very special remixes for internet, his mixtape Afromidi Caribeño stands out , and has received excellent reviews in specialized blogs. In 2002, Pernett began working on his first release in Bogota. It is during this process that he meets Richard Blair, who apart from engineering and co-producing his first two releases, invited him to make part of Sidestepper. Pernett toured widely with Sidestepper in USA, Mexico, Canada and Europe. The first result of his broad musical experience was ‘Musica Pa Pick Up’ EP (Sony, 2004). Two big hits came out in this work: ‘Huele a Mariacachafa’ and ‘Caribbean Raver’. After an extensive European tour promoting his first EP, he then releases “Cumbia Galactica” EP(2006). In 2008 he released his first full album “Arbol”, a ground breaking work with collaborations from Visitante Calle 13, Son Palenque, Sergio Arias from Malalma, Tostao from Chocquibtown annd Li Saumet from Bomba Estereo. These three releases are considered important exponents of new Colombian music. With 'El Mago' Pernett positions himself as a natural leader of this modern urban folklore, breaking barriers and experimenting with new elements. For this album he was based in Cali where he connects with Hugo Candelario and explores the traditional pacific coast rhythms. On top of this the album has the symphonic touch given by the first string quartet of Cali's Orquesta Filarmonica . 2011 will be a year of great international activity for Pernett. There are several releases in the works, he is finalizing his fifth album and preparing for international festivals and tours already programmed. "...the most visionary and perhaps biggest PROGRESSIVE CUMBIA master!" (GENERATIONBASS September 19, 2010 -Posted by Caballo,) "...this Colombian genius, who keeps expanding his horizon so extraordinarily that he might just be the most creative guy in Tropical music today." (CLUBFONOGRAMA January 28, 2010 - Posted by Carlos Reyes ) “Pernett is one of the referents in modern Colombian music. This pioneer of the flourishing alternative movement in his country brings us 'El Mago', an album that shows a folkloric sensibility touched up with electronic rythms.” ('MUSICA COLOMBIANA DE AVANZADA' SBS Radio Online. Australia. Jan. 2010 ) “Pernett adds electronic beats to the music of both Colombian coasts and the result is the excellent album 'El Mago'. However, 'El Mago;' is a folkloric piece of work, where musicians from the Caribbean and the Pacific join to create contemporary Colombian sounds.” ('EL NUEVO FOLCLOR ELECTRÓNICO DE PERNETT', Radio Gladys Palmera, Spain, NOV. 2009) “Pernett returns with his hands full of tricks and a selection of songs that can bedescribed as his best work so far. A real artist that follows his instincts and his roots,taking them to the next level and presenting them to the world in an album called 'El Mago'. This CD will travel in time transforming Pernett into a pioneer and fearless Latin American producer.”(CD REVIEW, LA FABRIKA USA Nov. 2009)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11946

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Pernett

"...the most visionary and perhaps biggest PROGRESSIVE CUMBIA master!" (GENERATIONBASS September 19, 2010) "...this Colombian genius, who keeps expanding his horizon so extraordinarily that he might just be the most creative guy in Tropical music today." (CLUBFONOGRAMA January 28... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Speakeasy

1:00am CDT

Que Bajo

Founded in 2008 by Uproot Andy and Geko Jones, the NYC tropical dance party Que Bajo has quickly found itself at the center of a constantly widening, global dance music scene. The residents’ now widely known remixes and productions mix the folkloric music of Latin America with modern electronica. Initially intended as an outlet for this new sound (often known as Tropical Bass), Que Bajo has increasingly become a showcase for an ever evolving array of new musical trends emanating from around the globe. The party continues to host many of the young artists and DJs on the cutting edge of these new sounds, such as El Guincho, Toy Selectah, Choc Quib Town, Maluca, Zizek, Radioclit, Bersa Discos, Munchi, DJ Rekha, DJ Rupture and Jahdan Blackamoore.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14334

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Que Bajo

Founded in 2008 by Uproot Andy and Geko Jones, the NYC tropical dance party Que Bajo has quickly found itself at the center of a constantly widening, global dance music scene. The residents’ now widely known remixes and productions mix the folkloric music of Latin America with modern... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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1:00am CDT

Scott H. Biram

Rock ‘n’ Roll ain’t pretty and neither is Scott H. Biram. The self proclaimed ‘Dirty Old One Man Band’ successfully, and sometimes violently, lashes together blues, hillbilly and country precariously to raucous punk and godless metal. Biram ain’t no candy-ass singer/songwriter either, sweetly strumming songs about girls with big eyes and dusty highways. HELL NO!!! His singing, yodeling, growling, leering and brash preachin’ and hollerin’ is accompanied by sloppy riffs and licks from his 1959 Gibson guitar and pounding backbeat brought forth by his amplified left foot. The remainder of this one-man band consists of an unwieldy combination of beat-up amplifiers and old microphones strung together by a tangled mess of guitar cables. Years of non-stop touring have honed his assault to a fine edge; his wide-eyed throw downs in the First Church of Ultimate Fanaticism routinely lead giddy followers to a fiery baptism. Scott H. Biram won’t die. On May 11th, 2003, one month after being hit head-on by an 18-wheeler at 75 MPH, he took the stage at The Continental Club in Austin, TX in a wheel chair – I.V. still dangling from his arm. With 2 broken legs, a broken foot, a broken arm and 1 foot less of his lower intestine, Biram unleashed his trademark musical wrath. When Scott H. Biram took the stage at his 2004 SXSW festival showcase right after Kris Kristofferson he was quoted as growling “They said that was a hard act to follow….I’m a hard act to follow motherfuckers!!” The stunned crowd looked on.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12792

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Scott H. Biram

Bad Ingredients, Biram’s fourth full-length for Bloodshot Records, is a decidedly different record for those who have been following SHB’s road-driven career. Recorded at Biram’s home studio in Austin, Texas and mastered by Jerry Tubb of Terra Nova Mastering (Johnny Cash, Willie... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Continental Club

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1:00am CDT

She Wants Revenge

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She Wants Revenge

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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1:00am CDT

Special Guest

February 16, 2011 (New York, NY) Nettwerk is excited to announce that PETER MURPHY has signed to its label roster to release his upcoming ninth studio album, aptly titled NINTH, out JUNE 7, 2011. The former Bauhaus iconic frontman has also just announced spring tour dates, including a stop in Austin, TX during SXSW. *Notes about Nettwerk's current roster of artists and label* Ninth marks Murphy's first solo album since the successful Bauhaus reunion tour in 2005, which included an appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where Peter famously descended to the stage upside down on a chain from the rafters. Currently living between Istanbul and New York City, ignited a new generation of fans in 2009 while appearing with Trent Reznor during his final Nine Inch Nails tour at New York's Terminal 5, Peter joined Reznor and his band to perform The Downward Spiral favorite "Reptile,' along with Murphy's "Strange Kind Of Love' and Bauhaus' "Kick in the Eye.' Always one to capture the zeitgeist of the moment, 2010 saw Murphy also in a central cameo appearance as 'The Cold One' in Eclipse, the most recent installment of the Twilight series. When approached about the role, flattered and amused by the offer Murphy comments, 'Who else could have and should have done it?' he laughs. 'It was really lovely and smart of David Slade to ask meI was honored, actually.' More details regarding Ninth will be announced in the coming weeks.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15128

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Peter Murphy

February 16, 2011 (New York, NY) – Nettwerk is excited to announce that PETER MURPHY has signed to its label roster to release his upcoming ninth studio album, aptly titled NINTH, out JUNE 7, 2011. The former Bauhaus iconic frontman has also just announced spring tour dates, including a stop in Austin, TX during SXSW... Read More →

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Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Ale House

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1:00am CDT

Special Guest

'Sometimes you have to walk away from something,follow your heart,take a leap in the dark and start afresh. After almost a decade with his enormous yet somehow tender ,fragile voice fronting Starsailor,James Walsh has emerged as a singer-songwriter in his own right,with an acoustic guitar and some big new tunes to travel wherever the road may take him.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14509

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James Walsh

'Sometimes you have to walk away from something,follow your heart,take a leap in the dark and start afresh. After almost a decade with his enormous yet somehow tender ,fragile voice fronting Starsailor,James Walsh has emerged as a singer-songwriter in his own right,with an acoustic... Read More →

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Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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1:00am CDT

Stan Killian

Reviewers have described his playing as 'virtuosic,' 'muscular,' and 'mellifluous.' Peter Westbrook from Jazz Review writes, 'Killian is by no means another Coltrane clone. He has a voice of his own with an almost classical sonority at times.' Performance credits with major jazz artists include Antonio Sanchez, Gene Jackson, Eric Revis, Mike Moreno, Ben Monder, and Scott Colley as well as top R&B acts like The Temptations and The Supremes. He has performed international jazz festivals such as The Montreux Jazz Festival, The Umbria Jazz Festival, and The Antibes Jazz Festival and even a Presidential Inaugural Gala. Based in New York, the Stan Killian Quartet features the dynamic Venezuelan born pianist Benito Gonzalez, whose percussive style and rich harmonic approach energizes the band's repertoire. Bassist Corcoran Holt and drummer Darrell Green swing hard with a modern sensibility, while bringing elements of space and elasticity. Killian's new album 'Unified' features his band with special guests Roy Hargrove, David Binney, and Jeremy Pelt. The album will be released May 3rd on Sunnyside Records. Originally from Texas, Killian was introduced to jazz at a young age by his father, Joe Killian, a pianist who worked with many renowned jazz artist including saxophonists Sonny Stitt, Clifford Scott, Jimmy Ford, and Don Wilkerson. Stan began his career at age 16, gigging with his father in San Antonio, and after receiving his degree from Texas State University, he traveled throughout the state, moving from Austin to Houston working with an array of bands in many styles. At age 21, he recorded 'Straight Ahead,' a swinging collection of classic jazz standards featuring his father as well as Austin jazz legends James Polk on piano and Martin Banks on trumpet. Killian's playing during this period reflects his early influences, the full-bodied tenor sounds of Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster, the logical bebop lines and driving swing of Johnny Griffin and Dexter Gordon, as well as the mentoring of Texas jazz elders like G.T. Hogan and Marchel Ivery. In 2006, he moved to the East Coast and immediately became a top call saxophonist in the bustling Baltimore and Washington DC jazz scenes. While in the Mid Atlantic area, he studied with modern jazz masters Gary Thomas and Larry Willis. But after several successful shows in New York City, he decided to move to the Big Apple to perform original music with like minded, creative musicians. He performs regularly at jazz clubs throughout New York and the East Coast. Killian holds down a monthly show at The 55 Bar, a legendary West Village basement jazz club in Manhattan known for cultivating new artists. On June 16, the official album release for 'Unified' takes place at The Jazz Gallery. Please visit http://www.stankillian.com for more information and upcoming tour dates.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14611

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Stan Killian

Reviewers have described his playing as 'virtuosic,' 'muscular,' and 'mellifluous.' Peter Westbrook from Jazz Review writes, 'Killian is by no means another Coltrane clone. He has a voice of his own with an almost classical sonority at times.' Performance credits with major jazz artists... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Elephant Room

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1:00am CDT

Surfer Blood

Hailing from West Palm Beach, Florida, the quintet known as Surfer Blood had a breakout year in 2010 with the release of their debut album 'Astro Coast' in January 2010. Months prior to the actual release, Surfer Blood took the CMJ music festival by storm playing an incredible 12 shows. Spending the winter months leading up to their album release, Surfer Blood criss-crossed the nation on tour supporting Japandroids and Art Brut. Never breaking straight into the new year, getting a major boost from all around rave press reviews, including a 'Best New Music' tag from Pitchfork Media, the band continued their incessant touring. This year has taken these Floridians across Europe several times, as far as Japan for Summer Sonic and Australia for Splendour in the Grass festivals; they ended out the year with a support tour for Interpol. Because of their dedication, 12 months later Astro Coast is topping several year end lists. NPR deemed them "America's best new pop band", they made Rolling Stone's "Rookies of the Year" list, Filter Magazine listed their album as #7 of the year, plus making the list of numerous others: MySpace, NME, Urban Outfitters, Rough Trade Shop. Based on the longevity that the album stayed in PopMatter's rotation, they regard it as "unfuckwithable" and PrefixMag said, "Surfer Blood is the best '90s band working today." For 2011, Surfer Blood will return with an EP of new tunes to be released in late spring. More touring will inevitably ensue.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13581

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Surfer Blood

When you think of Palm Beach, Florida, what comes to mind? Palm trees swaying gently in the balmy breeze? Scantily-clad bikini buxom babes rollerblading down an infinite slab of coral-colored concrete? How about anthemic, bombastic, life-affirming indie pop? If the latter didn’t... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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1:00am CDT

TFDI

Apparently they couldn’t get enough of the “bromance” that began last year on their first annual “Totally F*ckin’ Doin’ It” Tour, because Tony Lucca, Jay Nash and Matt Duke are doing it all over again – one year later. To celebrate that anniversary, this year’s 2.0 outing kicks off on November 11th at SPACE in Evanston, IL, and the three music compadres plan to criss-cross the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic, the South and the Midwest. (See tour schedule below.) Says Lucca of the tour: “After years of recording, experimenting and exploring new sounds and directions, you just know when you've tapped into something truly exceptional - something that far exceeds any kind of expectations you might have had, whether your own or of others. That's how the first TFDI felt to me. I've never been one to tempt fate twice, but in this instance I'm willing to give it a go. I look forward to recording and touring with Jay and Matt again.” “It's a simple equation, but it works incredibly well,” says Nash. “Three distinct songwriting voices and three guitars is the general blueprint, but this time around, expect surprises. Lucca gravitates toward an R&B and soul vibe, Matt Duke brings in the alternative rock, and I suppose that I am the hippie/Americana fan. Somehow it all blends together into beautiful cacophony. Last fall, I think that we found a great starting point and I cannot wait to continue on stage and in the studio. Also, Matt Duke, if you could bring an extra toothbrush along, that would be great.” "The first TFDI was a rollicking, melt-your-face-off, don't-forget-to-call-your-babysitter-because-tonight-is-rocking-way-too-hard-and-you-might-be-home-later-than-you-originally-thought, kind of tour,” says Duke. “It wasn't just fun and games hanging out with Tony and Jay on the last tour, it was also probably one of the best bills I've ever been a part of - Tony brings a soulful, bluesy style to the stage, while Jay is Americana at his core; each penning thoughtful tunes with killer melodies. TFDI Part Deux is going to be a rip-roaring, where-did-my-face-go?, take-the-week-off-because-you-partied-way-too-hard-and-can't-find-your-keys-anyway, kind of tour, and I'm lucky to be a part of it." During last year’s tour, a series of video blogs allowed fans to watch the nightly shows and the travel between them, and there is sure to be more hilarity, musicality and hijinks of the same sort this go-around. Last year, the tour name was prompted by Nash’s “Totally F*ckin’ Doin’ It” clip, a high-energy video blog jingle turned motto, and the rest was history. From then on, the venues were filled every night with fans singing and chanting the jingle along with Lucca, Nash and Duke. The first outing spawned the “TFDI” EP, which was recorded to commemorate the tour and was released last November. A recording session is already planned at SPACE’s state-of-the-art studio this time around, where they will be recording a full-length follow-up to the “TFDI” EP. The November 11th show will also be recorded for a potential live album. Rock Ridge Music President Jason Spiewak (Benjy Davis Project, Pat McGee, Ernie Halter) will be co-producing the studio album alongside Lucca, Duke and Nash.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13235

Artists

TFDI

Apparently they couldn’t get enough of the “bromance” that began last year on their first annual “Totally F*ckin’ Doin’ It” Tour, because Tony Lucca, Jay Nash and Matt Duke are doing it all over again – one year later. To celebrate that anniversary, this year’s 2.0... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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1:00am CDT

The Boom Boom Box

Appendages of Ghostcar, Pleasant Grove, Pinkston, Sara Jaffe and Baboon have reconstituted themselves into a new body known as "The Boom Boom Box" (name taken from Echo and the Bunnymen "Heaven Up Here"). Together for 2 years, The Boom Boom Box have played mutliple shows around Texas, opening for such acts as the Toadies and Man Man. The Boom Boom Box has completed recording of their full length debut. To be released in the Spring of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11870

Artists

The Boom Boom Box

Appendages of Ghostcar, Pleasant Grove, Pinkston, Sara Jaffe and Baboon have reconstituted themselves into a new body known as "The Boom Boom Box" (name taken from Echo and the Bunnymen "Heaven Up Here"). Together for 2 years, The Boom Boom Box have played mutliple shows around Texas... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
512

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1:00am CDT

The Lytics

The Lytics have become legends in their hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba for their memorable live shows, addictive melodies and perfect cadence. In their short time on the scene they have shared the stage with artists such as Charlie 2na, K’Naan, Naughty by Nature, Comeback Kid, Cancer Bats, Kid Sister and Buck 65 to name only a few. The Lytics are a rap crew composed of three brothers: 20-year-old Anthony, 22-year-old Andrew, 29-year-old Alex and their adopted brother 25-year-old Mungala Londe with renowned DJ Lonnie C on the wheels of steel. With recent sold out shows at CMW, West Coast Music Awards and a showcase at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics they’ve developed a reputation for one of the most exciting rap shows in the business. With a sound that combines Pharcyde and De La Soul with the soulful singing of Raphael Saadiq, The Lytics are the next big thing to come out of Canada. The Story: A discarded broken microphone was carefully put back together and plugged into an XLR cable. The miracle wasn’t that it worked, but what it would give birth to. Mungala Londe began his relationship, with what would become his family, by hitting on Andrew Sannie’s ex-girlfriend. Instead of fighting, the two high schoolers bonded over their passion for hip hop. Andrew’s older brother Alex made beats for rappers all across Winnipeg, and had his own ad hoc studio in his room. When he went out, Mungala, Andrew and Anthony (the youngest Sannie brother), would take over his studio and play rapper. Soon they were making songs over Alex’s beats. At 17, Mungala had family troubles and moved into the Sannie household. Without a word, Mungala was adopted into the Sannie family. The songs started sounding better and they leaked a few tracks online. The response was huge. They decided it was time to make an album. When the mixes came back they sounded horrible. Their older brother Alex was in the background jotting notes. With each mix, he had more notes, until they had the album just the way they wanted. The Lytics played their first show at the legendary Pyramid Cabaret and sold out the venue. Afterwards they sold crates of CD’s to a room of friends and new fans. Soon the brothers were playing shows every weekend, at parties and bars all around Winnipeg. The only problem was that none of them could sing. Alex did the choruses on the album and he wasn’t in the group. Slowly that began to change. It started with Alex singing on a few songs at the beginning of their set and after awhile he stopped leaving the stage. As their success grew the final piece of the puzzle fell into place. Alex joined his brothers and became a member of The Lytics. Now The Lytics, having become hometown heroes in Winnipeg, are being flown out to play in festivals in Greece, when they had rarely left Winnipeg. What began with a broken microphone has become the voice of the next generation of Canadian hip-hop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11618

Artists

The Lytics

The Lytics have become legends in their hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba for their memorable live shows, addictive melodies and perfect cadence. In their short time on the scene they have shared the stage with artists such as Charlie 2na, K’Naan, Naughty by Nature, Comeback Kid, Cancer... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Parish Underground

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1:00am CDT

The Sounds

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The Sounds

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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1:00am CDT

The Strange Boys

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The Strange Boys

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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1:00am CDT

Thee Oh Sees

Thee Oh Sees are the latest incarnation of songwriter, singer, and guitarist John Dwyer's ever-evolving pop-folk psychedelic group. Dwyer, who hails from Providence, RI, has been active on the San Francisco indie scene since the late '90s, working with several bands, including the Coachwhips, Pink & Brown, Yikes , Up Its Alive, and Swords & Sandals, among others, and he formed OCS (which is an acronym for Orinoka Crash Suite, Orange County Sound, or whatever Dwyer decided it was on any given day) initially as a vehicle for the experimental instrumentals he was producing in his home studio. In time OCS morphed into an actual band, and worked under the usual flurry of names, most notably as the Oh Sees or the Ohsees , and eventually as Thee Oh Sees, featuring Dwyer on guitar and vocals, Brigid Dawson on vocals and tambourine, Petey Dammit (sometimes listed as Petey Dammit! on bass, and Mike Shoun on drums.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12883

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Thee Oh Sees

http://theeohsees.com

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Red 7 Patio

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1:00am CDT

Thrift Store Cowboys

Thrift Store Cowboys fourth studio album Light-Fighter (out October 12) could be called their post-arson period, as Daniel Fluitt and band wrote the record after a stranger torched their gear and merchandise-filled trailer parked next to Fluitt’s bedroom, nearly taking his life. Produced by Craig Schumacher (Calexico, Neko Case, Iron and Wine) Light-Fighter’s indie rock shapeshifts through ambient and Gothic western music for songs that touch on death, loss, fear, redemption, the Spanish Civil War and West Texas ghost stories. All buoyed by soaring violin, draped against bottom-ended guitar and pedal steel sounds that spaghetti western composer Ennio Morricone might envy. The Lubbock based sextet, which includes Fluitt, Colt Miller, Clint Miller, Cory Ames, Kris Killingsworth, and Amanda Shires on fiddle and vocals, have been touring together for a decade after meeting at the musical South Plains College. They are neither of the typical Texas-based types of bands – a country-rock mélange or strictly indie rock. As Buddy Magazine points out, “Thrift Store Cowboys' feel is more, for a lack of better description, gypsy desert music - the free sound of spacey, heat-induced delirium…a sure, confident sound backed by thoughtful vision.” Schumacher produced their 2007 release, Lay Low While Crawling or Creeping, of which Austin Sound said, “the album is to country music what Jim Jarmusch’s film Deadman was to the western.” “Probably one of the most uplifting songs I’ve ever written in my life,” says Fluitt of the billowing lead track “One Gentle Inch to Nine Violent Miles,” about “that moment that you stop staring at the ground in strife and disbelief.” It’s followed by “Bright Fire,” a jangley roots rocker. But the western spirit starts creeping in with the felon-charged “7s and 9s” and then significantly on the haunting “Scary Weeds,” penned and sung by Amanda Shires, who started as a sidewoman at the age of 16 with the legendary Texas Playboys and released her own solo album West Cross Timbers last year. She also contributes the begging and beautiful “Lean Into the Sway.” As for ghost stories, Fluitt wrote the epic “Nothing” about a division of Buffalo Soldiers in the late 1880s, in pursuit of attacking Comanches, who knowingly led them in disorienting circles around a buffalo-grassed and treeless flatland to die of thirst. Fluitt interestingly “takes this story as a call and response, between a dead soldier and his wife, showing the tribulations each had, him on the plains, and her at their house. Both were left with nothing.” Fluitt also explores the Spanish Civil War via a character from The Cypresses Believe in God, by Jose Maria Gironella for the song “You Can’t See The Light.” “In the book, ‘Caesar’ who was studying to be a priest, was imprisoned by the Anarchists, and in strange twists, he was executed instead of rescued. This was the first song of a concept album I hope to write about the trilogy of books.” Thrift Store Cowboys have been slogging out consistent touring with growing audiences for 10 years, but historically most young bands implode at year three, crammed in a smelly van together. This band makes it because they “keep growing and changing musically,” says Fluitt. True too, they initially and wrongly got lumped in with the Texas country-rockish bands that essentially write the same songs over and over again, but ducked that subset pretty quickly. They met Schumacher while playing with DeVotchKa, says Fluitt, and did both Light-Fighter and Lay Low While Crawling and Creeping at the heralded Wave Lab Studio in Tucson. For the new record, “we tried to capture the dynamics of our live shows.” As well the band up until now, has been doing everything 100% themselves -- and for this record they are working with TopSpin, as well as indie distribution and marketing. “It’s like getting to the top of a mountain and finding a 300-foot wall, you gotta throw a rope over to help you get to the other side,” says Fluitt. Thrift Store Cowboys kick off a month-long tour on West Coast in September, and will be on the road all year in support of Light-Fighter.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10929

Artists

Thrift Store Cowboys

Thrift Store Cowboys fourth studio album Light-Fighter (out October 12) could be called their post-arson period, as Daniel Fluitt and band wrote the record after a stranger torched their gear and merchandise-filled trailer parked next to Fluitt’s bedroom, nearly taking his life... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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1:00am CDT

Toro y Moi

Toro Y Moi is 23 year old Columbia, South Carolina native and resident Chaz Bundick. After earning a BFA in Graphic Design at The University of South Carolina, Chaz decided to push his music further now that he has more time on his hands. His mom came from the Phillipines to the United States, where she met her future husband (who's African American) in college. They lived in New York City taking in all the wonderful cultural influences the city's rising underground scene had to offer at the time (late 70s/early 80s). Deciding to slow down and be closer to family, they moved to Columbia, South Carolina where they had their first child... Chaz Bundick's methods are constantly changing and evolving. Heavily influenced by his parent's vinyl and tape collection, he also possesses great admiration for contemporary influences like Animal Collective, Sonic Youth, J Dilla, and Daft Punk. Like most prepubescent teens, he had his punk band and once that died out, the "side project" soon became the main focus. Toro y Moi started in 2001 as a bedroom project but quickly grew into the live performance realm. The songs are born from a plethora of different genres, from freak-folk to R&B to French House. Before any full length album has been released, Toro Y Moi has already received praise from music websites like Pitchfork and Gorilla Vs. Bear as well as print features in the NME and Dazed and Confused.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13440

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Toro Y Moi

The product of a move from South Carolina to Berkeley, CA and the subsequent extended separation from loved ones, Toro Y Moi’s third full-length, Anything in Return, puts Chaz Bundick right in the middle of the producer/songwriter dichotomy that his first two albums established... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
512 Rooftop

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1:00am CDT

Toy Selectah

The mix-master wizard for Monterrey Mexico's Hip Hop en Español Pioneers Control Machete, created a whole new hybrid by mixing mexican soundscapes with contemporary urban riddims. As a Music Producer and Remixer, Toy Hernández has been working with a long list of artist, bands and comtemporary music friends as: Calle 13, M.I.A., Morrisey, Manu Chao, Diplo, Sinden, Eminem, Thievery Corporation, Cypress Hill, Nortec Collective, Kinky, Plastilina Mosh, Paulina Rubio, Federico Aubele, Café Tacvba, Sergent García, Don Omar, Gustavo Cerati, Celso Piña, Notch, Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Alejandro Sanz, Molotov, Babasónicos, Dj Blass, Los Tetas, División Minúscula and many others. Lately he has been galloping rural rhythms of Colombian-Mexican Cumbias, Reggae, and other urban and caribbean styles creating his own trademark sound and collective called Sonidero Nacional. During 2008 and after a collaborative relationship with Diplo, MAD DECENT, the label and crew announced the incorporation of Toy Selectah to their international Urban Global roster. He now lives in Monterrey, Mexico and resides as Creative Director, A&R and CEO of Sones del Mexside his own production company and boutique label, home of recently top ranked Mexican rock band División Minúscula.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13095

Artists

Toy Selectah

The mix-master wizard for Monterrey Mexico's Hip Hop en Español Pioneers Control Machete, created a whole new hybrid by mixing mexican soundscapes with contemporary urban riddims. As a Music Producer and Remixer, Toy Hernández has been working with a long list of artist, bands and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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1:00am CDT

Trampled by Turtles

“Shooting sparks in the face of folk traditionalism, the quintet approaches the banjo and mandolin with a level of brash recklessness hardly heard since the now-mythical reign of Uncle Tupelo. Bill Monroe and Joe Strummer would both be proud.” - SF BAY GUARDIAN
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14126

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Trampled by Turtles

“Supercharged songs with a hooky playfulness and white-knuckle power…”—Esquire “Lit up and charged…four-part harmonies that are close to being crystalline.”—Daytrotter On April 10 Thirty Tigers/RED will release Trampled by Turtles’ highly anticipated album Stars... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Swan Dive

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1:00am CDT

Twin Tigers

Athens, GA's Twin Tigers had an amazing 2010 playing almost 100 dates supporting the Old Flame Records-released Gray Waves including supporting the Hold Steady, Deerhunter, We Are Scientists, the Antlers, Minus the Bear, Les Savy Fav, and Interpol. Hailing from the ever blooming Athens, GA scene, Twin Tigers are ready to unleash their dynamic sound unto the universe. Along with other elements of the past five decades of rock music, Twin Tigers blend noise textures with pop structure and shoegaze overtones shaping a sound that’s all new. Formed by co-workers at the Michael Stipe-owned Grit restaurant, guitarist/vocalist Matthew Rain and bassist Aimee Morris began Twin Tigers as their previous bands dissolved. In February 2008,Curious Faces / Violet Future EP was released to great reviews. The band quickly started building a solid fan base throughout the southeast and played shows with Deerhunter, Dead Confederate, Jay Reatard, Black Lips, Dungen, Woods, Snowden and A Place to Bury Strangers. After a slew of revolving guitarists and drummers the band debuted its current lineup with guitarist Forrest Hall, opening for Les Savy Fav at the Earl in Atlanta only a few weeks before their first trip to SXSW 2009. Upon returning from SXSW, the band began recording an album with Joel Hatstat inAthens, GA. Following the wrap up of their full length, the band was chosen for a nation wide tour with Minus the Bear and the Antlers in the fall of 2009. Twin Tigers’ debut album Gray Waves is out now via Brooklyn based Old Flame Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15231

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Twin Tigers

Athens, GA's Twin Tigers had an amazing 2010 playing almost 100 dates supporting the Old Flame Records-released Gray Waves including supporting the Hold Steady, Deerhunter, We Are Scientists, the Antlers, Minus the Bear, Les Savy Fav, and Interpol. Hailing from the ever blooming Athens... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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1:00am CDT

Wicker

While the four personalities that compose Wicker would fit perfectly into a Hollywood "it" kid category, the music that they create is without definition. Composed of straight lyricism and huge choruses, all set to the backdrop of addictively dance oriented party music, Wicker is a larger than life blowout event that keeps the booze flowing and the bodies jumping. Found deep in the crevices of Hollywood nightlife, Wicker has shared the Sunset Strip with such mainstays as LMFAO and After Midnight Project. Pounding beats and intense performances are to be expected, however, Max, Troy, Tyler & Step ultimately eye their growth as musicians with long term aspirations, and would prefer to be fashioned as the musical offspring of RATM and the Black Eyed Peas versus just another L.A. party band. Guitars and heavy drum loops complement a sweat drenched performance at every Wicker show, so if you're looking for pretty faces moving to the sounds of a dance beat, on the surface you may find what you're looking for. Dig a little deeper and you will find substance and an artistic synergy unparalleled and waiting to explode.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13287

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Wicker

While the four personalities that compose Wicker would fit perfectly into a Hollywood "it" kid category, the music that they create is without definition. Composed of straight lyricism and huge choruses, all set to the backdrop of addictively dance oriented party music, Wicker is... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Rusty Spurs

1:00am CDT

YelaWolf

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YelaWolf

http://yelawolf.com

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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1:00am CDT

YOB

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YOB

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Barbarella Patio

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1:00am CDT

Za!

Za! is a band from Barcelona composed by 2 people and 7 instruments (drums, guitar, keyboard, voice, trumpet, kalimba, sampler). Their music combines african beats, noise, thick distortions, vocal loops, free jazz, sounds from the shepherds of Tuva, balinese polyryhtms, math rock, dadaism, drones and a high percentage of the result left to complete on stage, every night. Za! have played more than 150 shows including acts in international festivals (Primavera Sound, Sonar Festival, Tanned Tin, Zappanale), tours in UK, Portugal and Germany and sharing shows and tours either with noise bands (Lightning Bolt, Yellow Swans, Zu, etc), rock bands (El Guincho, Delorean, Agent Ribbons, etc) or free jazz artists (Peter Brötzmann, Paal Nilssen Love, etc). Za! loves sharing stage with other musicians and creating new music altogether. They have peformed improvisated and unique shows along with Damo Suzuki (Can), Angel Deradoorian (Dirty Projectors), Les Aus, Nisei or Estrategia Lo Capto. Za! have released 3 albums (their last album, Macumba o Muerte, was rated number 2 of the year and one of the best albums of the century by Rockdelux, the main Spanish indie magazine, and was awarded by the Spanish Independent Label Union), and will release their fourth studio album on february 2011 through Acuarela, Discorporate (Germany) and Gandula.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14086

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Za!

ZA! Za! is a band from Barcelona composed by 2 people and 7 instruments (drums, guitar, keyboard, voice, trumpet, kalimba, sampler). Their music combines african beats, noise, thick distortions, vocal loops, free jazz, sounds from the shepherds of Tuva, balinese polyryhtms, math rock... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Nuvola

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1:00am CDT

Zoobombs

THE ZOOBOMBS were formed by DON Matsuo (vocals/guitar), Matta (keyboards), and Moostop (bass) in Tokyo in September 1994 and -- together with various drummers -- have been amazing rock audiences in Japan, North America and Australia ever since. The Zoobombs brand of rock and roll is unique: hardcore-punk blues spiked with explorations of funk, rap, prog-rock and even traditional Japanese folk. "The first time we played together, it was a full moon -- our music style has been crazy from the start," says Matsuo. The Zoobombs incendiary live performances quickly shot them to the top of Japan's indie-rock scene and opening concert performances for The Flaming Lips and Jon Spencer's Blues Explosion. Signed by the Quattro/Ricetone label in 1996, the band swiftly unleashed three albums -- "Super Funcy of Zoobombs"(1997), "Welcome Back Zoobombs"(1997) and "Let It Bomb"(1998) -- and introduced themselves to the U.S.A with a headlining slot on Japan's official SxSW festival showcase in 1998. Like the press in Japan -- several magazines called "Let It Bomb" the best Japanese rock album ever -- American media (including The New York Times and Rolling Stone) took notice of The Zoobombs, inspiring Emperor-Norton Records to release two of the albums internationally, "Welcomeback, Zoobombs!" chosen as Amazon.com's best album of 1998. That same year, while in Toronto on a full North American tour, the band so impressed legendary Canadian promoter Dan Burke that he flew them back from Tokyo in June 1999 to play his "Neon Palm Festival" at the El Mocambo. "Flew them in for one show -- their 'one night in North America' tour," laughs Burke. "They were that good when I first saw them." During the band's Virgin/EMI years -- "Bomb Freak Express"(1999), "Dirty Bomb"(2000), "Bomb You LIve (2000)" and "Love Is Funky"(2002) -- Australian audiences loved the Zoobombs so much that the band moved there for a year. But where The Zoobombs have truly soared is in Canada, having once headlined five shows in eight days in Toronto, where their "triple-heading" of The Silver Dollar Room's Canadian Music Week showcases in 2005 earned them a place in The Toronto Sun's "Best Club Shows of The Year." "The Zoobombs are just about the greatest live indie-rock club act in world -- on an off-day!" says promoter Burke. "Put them on stage one night and people will be back the next with more friends to see them. Few bands -- very, very few! -- are capable of that." Now in 2010, The Zoobombs are using their ever-growing popularity in eastern Canada to launch a new assault on America on a summer tour which includes dates in New York, Philadelphia, Rochester, Toledo, Montreal, Toronto and Quebec City. "It's time we returned to America," says Matsuo. "I'd like to develop a relationship with the U.S. indie-rock scene and next year bring an American band to tour with us in Japan -- help them break into the Japanese indie-rock world. "It would be great to develop an alliance like that which bridges the two countries and cultures and builds the future for us all." Adds Toronto's Burke: "The Zoobombs are an international-touring act waiting to happen. They've been blowing minds live in Canada for 11 years now. The rest of the world deserves to find out how great they are." PRESS and INTERNET CLIPS: The supersonic Tokyo band somehow morphed from Stonesy punk-rock maniacs to freaky jazz-rock jammers without missing a beat, or losing a tad of their record-breaking intensity. Band leader Don Matsuo repeatedly risked everything, pushing the audience to the brink with endless jams before dissolving into a gloriously noisy release. (Toronto Sun,Dec2005) Zoobombs (Tokyo, Japan) @ Velvet Underground, Saturday, as part of the Next showcase: This spacey Japanese quartet accumulated so much buzz over the weekend that people crammed into the Velvet Underground on Saturday like there was a meteor shower outside and it was the last bomb shelter on earth. The Zoobombs lived up to the hype with a spacey psych-jazz meltdown akin to Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Rich, and the Mars Volta having a barroom brawl...on shrooms. (ANG,CA,2009) I was up in Toronto this past week and caught a bunch of bands at the NXNE music festival, Canada's answer to Austin's SXSW. Saw some good stuff, including Dillinger Four, but the best by far was a Tokyo band called Zoobombs. Sick performance. I'm not good at the intricacies of genre specifications (I tend to like "music"), and these guys make it really difficult. I heard old soul and blues influence, some funk bits...live it felt like some odd psych garage experiment or something. Call it whatever you want, they were sick. (Smashing Mag,Ca,2009) Dutch and I went out for the NXNE (North by Northeast) festival last night and the best band we saw, by far, was Zoobombs at the Velvet Underground.Zoobombs was described to us as a Japanese punk band but their music was more like a tight, extended Jimi Hendrix-flavoure d electric rock. The lead singer, Don Matsuo, seemed to have a punk sensibility, though: during one of the rare moments when I could see him, I saw a massive, wide stream of spit (or some other liquid) fly through the air. Matsuo's vocals were raw and I couldn't understand a word of what he was singing but it was great. From what I could see of him, Matsuo is energetic and charismatic. (Teo web mag,Ca, June, 2009) ZOOBOMBS DISCOGRAPHY Albums SUPER FUNCY OF ZOOBOMBS (Ricetone,JP,1997) WELCOME BACK, ZOOBOMBS (Ricetone,JP,1997) WELCOME BACK, ZOOBOMBS (Emperor-Notron, US,1998) LET IT BOMB (Ricetone,JP,1998) LET IT BOMB (Emperor-Notron, US,1999) BOMB FREAKS EXPRESS (Virgin EMI,JP,1999) BOMB FREAKS EXPRESS (EMI,AU,2000) DIRTY BOMB (Virgin EMI,JP,2000) DIRTY BOMB (EMI,AU,2001) BOMB YOU LIVE (Virgin EMI,JP,2001) BOMB YOU LIVE (Teenage USA,CA,2001) LOVE IS FUNKY (Virgin EMI,JP,2002) NEW SAN FRANCISCO (P Vine,JP,2004) VAMOS A BAILAR(2005)--For Fanclub only WAY IN/WAY OUT(Valve,AU,2006) B*B*B (Ultra Vybe,JP,2006) B*B*B(Valve,AU,2007) BEAR'S BANQUET-LIVE FROM DEEP NIGHT IN TORONTO- (Ultra Vybe,JP,2007) Nightfriend of ZOOBOMBS(Donuts Worm,Ultra Vybe,JP,2009) Singles & EP MO'FUNKY (Ricetone,JP,1998) BOMB THE BOMB (Ricetone,JP,1998) HOT LOVE (Virgin EMI,JP,1999) DOO BEE (Virgin EMI,JP,2000) Jumbo (EMI,AU,2001) FUNKY MOVIN'(Virgin EMI,JP,2002) FEEL UR SEX FROM FUNKY,FUNKY MUSIC (Virgin EMI,JP,2002) PISCES (Zbon-Sya,JP,2005) COLOMBIE(Zbon-Sya,JP,2005) ZOOBOMBCRAZY EP(Zbon-Sya,JP,2006) Highway A Go-Go(WE ARE BUSY BODIES,CA,2008)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12391

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Zoobombs

THE ZOOBOMBS were formed by DON Matsuo (vocals/guitar), Matta (keyboards), and Moostop (bass) in Tokyo in September 1994 and -- together with various drummers -- have been amazing rock audiences in Japan, North America and Australia ever since. The Zoobombs brand of rock and roll... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Habana Bar

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1:00am CDT

Zoroaster

"Zoroaster, from Atlanta, has progressed over the last decade into a pretty wonderful band: on its forthcoming 'Matador' (eOne), over the repeating, ultra resonant riffs, Will Fiore sings or growls his slow, serene vocals bathed in echo, stretching your attention span. It's center-of-gravity music." - THE NEW YORK TIMES ZOROASTER's heady mix of mammoth metal and psychotropic shoegaze has seen the trio hailed as "one of the U.S.'s most promising metal bands" and it has receiving shining praise for its explosive power, intriguing mysticism and unique take on heavy music. Summoned by the mighty sludge of The Melvins, the mysticism of Celtic Frost and the nihilistic blues of Black Sabbath, ZOROASTER formed in 2003 out of 'the need for sedation by high volumes and low frequencies". The band immediately began creating devastating, dirge-ridden doom that erupted into heavyweight grooves and transcendental musical atmospheres. ZOROASTER's early sound was compared to "having 10,000 ton granite slabs dropped on your head from a height of several miles". ZOROASTER released its third full-length, 'Matador', on July 13, 2010 on eOne Music to critical acclaim. Hot on the heels of a U.S. jaunt supporting Kylesa, the band has announced U.S. tour dates with Weedeater for a month long run of live dates set to kick off on February 28 in Detroit, MI. Additionally, ZOROASTER have been confirmed as one of the featured acts for the 2011 Roadburn Festival, set to take place April 14-16 in Tilburg, Holland. This will be the band's debut appearance at the revered fest; ZOROASTER performs on April 14 alongside Godflesh, Pentagram, Quest for Fire, Ghost and many more. Now in its twelfth year, Roadburn has become the world's leading underground festival for psychedelic, avant-garde, doom "or any other variation of leftfield sonic pleasures that push the boundaries of music."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11342

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Valhalla

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1:05am CDT

Human Eye

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Human Eye

Friday March 18, 2011 1:05am - 2:05am CDT
Headhunters

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1:05am CDT

The Hours

On November 16 Adeline Records will release The Hours’ first full-length US album, It’s Not How You Start, It’s How You Finish, to all digital outlets, with a deluxe edition exclusive to iTunes. The album sees The Hours put their own twist on Brit-pop with songs fueled by soaring choruses and powerful ballads. Produced and mixed by the band and renowned producer Flood (U2, Depeche Mode), the album features the band’s iconic “Ali In The Jungle” – heard in Nike’s 2010 Winter Olympic TV / web campaign “The Human Chain” and two new songs, “1000 Years” and “Born To Be”. The Hours, one of the most dynamic and provocative rock ensembles on the London music scene today, got their start when singer-songwriter-guitarist Antony Genn (whose BritPop credentials include stints with Pulp and Elastica), and multi-instrumentalist Martin Slattery (whose resume includes playing with Shaun Ryder's Black Grape) formed The Mescaleros with then-former Clash-frontman Joe Strummer in 1999. The Mescaleros performed their first gig in Genn's hometown of Sheffield in June 1999 and Antony (who'd been all of 8 when London Calling first hit the record store racks) co-wrote and co-produced Rock Art and the X Ray Style, the highly-acclaimed album that marked Strummer's long-awaited return to music. The Hours’ music has inspired contributions from a variety of high-profile artists. Damien Hirst, the controversial post-modern UK artist, threw his support behind the band and developed the representative clock-eyed skull logo used in The Hours’ artwork and onstage set. An exclusive video for “See The Light”, featuring actress Sienna Miller and directed by the legendary Tony Kaye (American History X), will be serviced to video and online outlets.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12791

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The Hours

On November 16 Adeline Records will release The Hours’ first full-length US album, It’s Not How You Start, It’s How You Finish, to all digital outlets, with a deluxe edition exclusive to iTunes. The album sees The Hours put their own twist on Brit-pop with songs fueled by soaring... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:05am - 2:05am CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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1:10am CDT

Extra Classic

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Extra Classic

Friday March 18, 2011 1:10am - 2:10am CDT
Malaia

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1:15am CDT

DJ Tameil & Tim Dolla

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DJ Tameil & Tim Dolla

Friday March 18, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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1:15am CDT

Punches

PUNCHES was born during a cab ride one cold, Brooklyn December night, with thoughts of warm weather and the perfect summer soundtrack. Composed of twin brother DJ’s Finger on the Pulse, Alan Astor and The Kid Robb, PUNCHES is united by a common goal to get you moving. The sound is dynamic and fresh, heavily influenced by disco vibes with indie elements. They have produced original tracks featuring Alan Astor on vocals, as well as an official remix for indie pop sweethearts Au Revoir Simone. Based in Brooklyn, PUNCHES plan on setting the night ablaze in a club near you.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14842

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Punches

PUNCHES was born during a cab ride one cold, Brooklyn December night, with thoughts of warm weather and the perfect summer soundtrack. Composed of twin brother DJ’s Finger on the Pulse, Alan Astor and The Kid Robb, PUNCHES is united by a common goal to get you moving. The sound... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Malverde

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1:15am CDT

Slapping Purses

Dance party eccrine and experimental noise abrasion may seem like distinct corners of the musical universe, but those with their nose in the Twin Cities underground know the explosive potential when the 'tween do meet. Like a methed-out Afrikaa Bambaataa scratching your itch for brain scrambling distortion, Slapping Purses is this nexus. Kick drum whumps, bass boom throbbing, garbled bombardments of sharp noise, and the most sinister command of breaks, breaks, breaks, since Marley Marl and Co. reinvented James Brown-Jason Power (AKA Slapping Purses) is a one-man self-sampling electronic noise-dance party to go. Bamboozling brains and bouncing booties with classic old school Roland electronic drums sounds, vocals pushed through a homemade jewel encrusted Microphone/kill box and a madman's grab bag of voltage controlled oscillators and amplitude modulators, Slapping Purses packs diamond tight the harshest boom shakalaka you ever slashed a rug to.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13361

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Slapping Purses

Dance party eccrine and experimental noise abrasion may seem like distinct corners of the musical universe, but those with their nose in the Twin Cities underground know the explosive potential when the 'tween do meet. Like a methed-out Afrikaa Bambaataa scratching your itch for brain... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Mohawk

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1:15am CDT

Strong Arm Steady

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Strong Arm Steady

Strong Arm Steady was formed in the shadows of the West Coast’s Death Row Records movement, which at one time, loomed large over much of the region’s talent. Many Los Angeles artists—themselves students and children of Death Row—were becoming frustrated at the gang mentality... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Scoot Inn

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1:15am CDT

The Greenhornes

The trio of Craig Fox, Patrick Keeler and ‘Little’ Jack Lawrence--heretofore known as The Greenhornes—have been churning out the highest quality rock n roll for well over a decade. Formed in the late 90s in Cincinatti, Ohio, The Greenhornes have toured the world over (and over and over) and released 3 full length albums, an ep and a boat load of singles across a multitude of record labels. After a five year break in which Keeler and Lawrence joined The Raconteurs and Lawrence subsequently joined the Dead Weather, The Greenhornes are back! What to say about the sound…pure, straight up Nuggets inspired rock and roll. And by straight-up we mean sans revisionist new wave of snotty garage rock posturing. These guys have been weened on a diet almost solely consisting of the finest r+b and rock innovators: The Kinks, The Who, The Zombies and The Easybeats are immediately recognizable in their sound. This isn't a hobby or something these guys are doing between projects--it's their life. Good, old-fashioned rock 'n' roll, plain and simple. Their most recognizable tune, ‘There Is An End’, was featured throughout Jim Jarmusch’s 2005 feature ‘Broken Flowers’. After a five year hiatus, The Greenhornes are very excited to have Jack White’s Third Man Records release their brand new full length album, the aptly titled ‘****’ in the fall of this year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12909

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The Greenhornes

The trio of Craig Fox, Patrick Keeler and ‘Little’ Jack Lawrence--heretofore known as The Greenhornes—have been churning out the highest quality rock n roll for well over a decade. Formed in the late 90s in Cincinatti, Ohio, The Greenhornes have toured the world over (and over... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Emo's Jr

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1:20am CDT

Curren$y

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Curren$y

New Orleans rapper and Hip-Hop connoisseur Curren$y thrives on making music on his own terms. With his “Jet Life” mantra about living life to the fullest, the savvy rhyme spitter (why do you think they call him “Spitta”?) is focused on a lyrical devotion to the truth and authenticity... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:20am - 2:20am CDT
Venue 222

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1:20am CDT

Errors

Errors is a 4 piece band from Glasgow, Scotland. Originally formed in 2004 by Simon Ward, Stephen Livingstone and Greg Paterson on the back of a 3 track demo recorded in Simonʼs bedroom the band quickly set about making a name for themselves in their hometown with their unique take on dance music. The band were soon taken under the wing of Mogwai who signed them to their Rock Action label alongside the likes of Part Chimp and James Orr Complex. To date they have released a series of 7” singles, EPs and their debut album ʻItʼs Not Something But It Is Like Whatever” through Rock Action and these releases have brought them to the attention of the mainstream media with support and acclaim for the band coming across the board from MTV, DJʼs like Zane Lowe, John Kennedy and Vic Galloway along with sessions at Maida Vale for Mary Anne Hobbs, Rob Da Bank and Huw Stephens, magazines such as NME, Dazed and Confused and Rock Sound as well as tours and live dates with bands as varied as Underworld, Franz Ferdinand, Explosions In The Sky, Gary Numan and Mogwai. 2009 marked the recording of Errorsʼ sophomore release; “Come Down With Me”. Recorded and produced by the band in their customised studio “The Freezer” based in Glasgowʼs East End. The record builds on the merged sound of electronic and analogue that has become Errors signature. Angular, spiraling guitars, underpinned by truly mesmerising beats combined with euphoric synths and pop hooks. ʻCome Down With Meʼ was released to critical acclaim in 2010 described in a 4 star review in Q as “a thrilling invitation” while NME hailed them as “one of the most interesting bands in the country”. The band are about to release a remix album of their sophmore release entitled ʻCelebrity Come Down With Meʼ featuring contributions from the likes of The Field, Gold Panda, Mogwai and Wax Stag as well as embarking on a co-headline UK tour with fellow Scots The Twilight Sad.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14854

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Errors

Errors is a 4 piece band from Glasgow, Scotland. Originally formed in 2004 by Simon Ward, Stephen Livingstone and Greg Paterson on the back of a 3 track demo recorded in Simonʼs bedroom the band quickly set about making a name for themselves in their hometown with their unique take... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:20am - 2:20am CDT
Latitude 30

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1:30am CDT

ANR

ANR is a two-piece band from Miami, FL comprised of Brian Robertson and Michael John Hancock (MJ). Rising from various gallery and warehouse parties, ANR has become the beacon on the South Florida music and art scene with support slots for Yeasayer, Animal Collective, Gang Gang Dance, Neon Indian and No Age under their belts. MJ and Brian met at The Frost School of Music at University Of Miami, by chance, at an audition for the band Empirical Mile. The two bonded over their love of punk, funk, and disco music and began writing and recording for their own side project which would ultimately become ANR. Each member enjoys Giorgio Moroder, Prince, and Parliament Funkadelic equally. Their various influences can be heard in their eclectic sound. What makes ANR's sound so innovative? Soulful vocals, soothing but powerfully emotive…somewhere between Sly Stone and Levon Helm of The Band, the modern instrumental and sonic dynamics of Depeche Mode, and intelligent observational wit and musical exploration in the vein of David Byrne. Imagine Goodie Mob's Soul Food as played by Liars, fronted by Prince. ANR aims for the mind with subversive political dissent and the heart with beautiful, emotional interludes. Their tight live shows are dynamic and spontaneous, and are able to communicate an undeniable chemistry that has taken years to develop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11431

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ANR

ANR is a music-making duo based out of Miami, Florida. The duo consists of Brian Robertson (Keyboards, Vocals) and Michael-John Hancock (Vocals, Drums). The sonic influence of childhood heroes Brian Wilson, Prince, and Keith Emerson as well as the music of the psychedelic warriors... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:30am - 2:30am CDT
The Ghost Room

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1:30am CDT

Talib Kweli

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Talib Kweli

http://talibkweli.com

Friday March 18, 2011 1:30am - 2:30am CDT
Scoot Inn

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12:00pm CDT

Adanowsky

• The Hellboys, was his first punk rock band, (Album "Mutant Love" Bonus Track Records) they played more than 150 shows. • The European release of his debut album named "Etoile Eternelle" (Dreyfus Music), featuring the famous Arthur H and Giovanni Mirabais, Adanowsky, played over 200 shows in just 1 year. • In 2008, Adanowsky released his first solo album titled: "El Idolo" in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Spain and Mexico, were he also toured. • On December 2008, "El Ídolo" came to Mexico, offering his first show at El Lunario del Auditorio Nacional. Considering it was his first performance, having great success and a significant attendance. • In 2009, Adanowsky performed at the Vive Latino Festival and for the second time at El Lunario del Auditorio Nacional. The show "La Muerte del Ídolo" was sold-out, leaving quite a lot of concertgoers outside the venue. This performance is considered one of the best shows in Latin America ever. • His show, "La Muerte Del Ìdolo" received a nomination for Best Live Show at the Indie Music Awards 2010. • After the show "La Muerte del Idolo" (the first character of the Adanowsky trilogy) "Amador” is born, being the name and character of his second solo album. • "Amador" was co produced by Rob (Phoenix keyboardist and composer) and mixed by Noah Georgeson (guitarist and producer of Devendra Banhart, Little Joy and Adam Green). • “Amador” was presented with great success in a full Lunario of National Auditory, in front of an astonished and grateful public for the new and spectacular theatricality of the new character. • Adanowsky was the special guest of Phoenix at the Sport Palace show in September 2010, he played in front of more than 10,000 people, who received him very warmly in the expectation of being the concert of the year. (In their own words, Phoenix said this show is on the Top 3 of their entire career). • Adanowsky has performed in the most important festivals in Mexico, such as Hellow fest, in Monterrey with Zoè and Devendra Banhart, also at Corona Capital Fest, featuring James, Interpol and Pixies. • Adanowsky's musical talent, coupled with his pleasant personality and excellent staging, are the elements that lead to the success of their live performances. • He was invited by huge Spanish star, Enrique Bunbury to close the final show of a series of presentations held at the National Auditorium in Mexico City. Both artists performed to an audience estimated at more than 10,000 people. • “Amador” was released in Spain, where Adanowsky did a serie of specials presentations, which reaffirmed his position as one of the most important emerging artist of the decade. • Adanowsky is releasing his third single in the coming days, entitled “Un Sol Con Corazón”, whose video directed himself and soon will reach the specialized television channels. • The musician prepared big surprises for 2011, with full shows in Spain, Argentina, Chile and USA. Discography: -“Étoile Éternelle” (2006) -“El Ìdolo” (December, 2008) -“Amador” (June, 2010)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14049

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Adanowsky

• The Hellboys, was his first punk rock band, (Album "Mutant Love" Bonus Track Records) they played more than 150 shows. • The European release of his debut album named "Etoile Eternelle" (Dreyfus Music), featuring the famous Arthur H and Giovanni Mirabais, Adanowsky, played over... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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12:00pm CDT

The Black Angels

Since Aristotle, man has organized his knowledge vertically in separate and unrelated groups---Science, Religion, Sex, Relaxation, Work, etc. The main emphasis in his language, his system of storing knowledge, has been on the identification of objects rather than on the relationships between objects. He is now forced to use his tools or reasoning separately and for one situation at a time. Had man been able to see past this hypnotic way of thinking, to distrust it (as did Einstein), and to resystematize his knowledge so that it would all be related horizontally, he would now enjoy the perfect sanity which comes from being able to deal with his life in its entirety. It is possible for Man to alter his mental state and thus alter his point of view (that is, his own basic relation with the outside world which determines how he stores his information). He then can restructure his thinking and change his language so that his thoughts bear more relation to his life and his problems, therefore approaching them more sanely. It is this quest for pure sanity that forms the basis of The Black Angels. -Tommy Hall
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14045

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The Black Angels

http://www.theblackangels.com

Friday March 18, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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1:00pm CDT

Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

Joe Lewis is stuffed into a van with his six bandmates and one stranger, as they hurtle across Texas to a gig in Marfa. Most of the guys are sleeping now, content in the knowledge they've just made the record of their lives. All killer, no filler, the fittingly titled, take-no-prisoners Scandalous (Lost Highway)'once again produced by Jim Eno, moonlighting from his main gig as Spoon's drummer'is a churning slab of rock & roll, blues and funk, laced with a double shot of 100-proof punkitude. This band has gotten tight as a gnat's ass through nearly two years of barnstorming without a break. ÂWe've grown a lot as a band, and so has our fan base,Â the lanky, enigmatic Lewis acknowledges. ÂHopefully it's still going up, but it will ultimately be what we make of it. As the shows get bigger and we get bigger, we have to keep improving to meet the demand. If we can't do that, it won't go anywhere.Â From the look in Joe's eyes as he glances at the one-stoplight towns and endless open country of central Texas whizzing past, you can tell he knows whereof he speaks. While on the road, they also eagerly soaked up the worldly knowledge of touring mates the New York Dolls and Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm. ÂThe Dolls covered Bo Diddley and Sonny Boy Williamson, and so do we,Â says guitarist Zach Ernst, riding shotgun in the van, as he does in the band. ÂThat youthful, aggressive, unschooled thing is really appealing to us. That's what we like to listen to and what we're shooting for. We've had some lineup changes since the first record, but at its core, it's still the same band, and everyone's excited to move on to the next stage.Â Like his forebears, Lewis writes from direct, often bitter experience with unflinching veracity. The songs of Scandalous are littered with the debris of age-old issues: hard times and one-night stands, lying and cheating, redemption and revenge. Gritty, raunchy and real, his music is not for the squeamish, but experiencing it fully can be genuinely cathartic. The album opens with the funky fantasia ÂLivin' in the Jungle,Â as Joe wails with tonsil-shredding abandon over a rhythm section erupting like a tropical storm and horns honking like hyenas in heat. ÂI've always said that if I ever got rich, I would go buy a bunch of land in the Congo or the Amazon, build a nice house and have an Amazon woman to hang out with,Â he explains, straight-faced. On the following ÂI'm Gonna Leave You,Â the band sends a jolt of electricity through a Mississippi hill country blues template. ÂIt's about leavin' a girl, just gettin' out while you can, before the shit gets too thick,Â he says, punctuating the line with a wicked cackle. From there, it's all hands on deck, as one sonic assault after another rips into the eardrums and the pelvis all at once. The instant-classic highway boogie ÂMustang RanchÂ recounts, in sordid detail, an overnight drive between Salt Lake City and San Francisco, Joe spinning out the narrative as a revved-up talking blues. ÂIt was a long, ridiculous drive, and we got the idea of stopping at the Mustang Ranch,Â he recalls. ÂWe were like, 'Let's go, man'we got nothin' better to do.' So we stopped in there, and it was a really odd experience.Â Here, another quick laugh escapes Joe's lips. ÂWe figured out that we don't fit brothels that well, and the girls are all fuckin' busted. But nobody caught anything. Then we left, and we stopped in Reno at six in the morning. It was a freaky experience. We went into a casino and got a cheap breakfast, and all the burnt-out gamblers were walking the town like zombies out there in the early morning. There were even weird lights hovering in the sky. That song's a true story, pretty much.Â Lewis seems to be channeling Robert Johnson on ÂMessin',Â which turns on his spooky, low-down vocal and acoustic guitar. ÂI'm just an old-style blues fan, and I'm tryin' to do that kind of thing with it,Â he says, reeling off the names of his favorite practitioners: Lightnin' Hopkins, Junior Kimbrough, Elmore James, Howlin' Wolf and Magic Sam. The album's biggest surprise is ÂYou Been Lyin',Â a torrid, politically-themed workout in the tradition of Parliament-Funkadelic and late-'60s Temptations. Featured on this track are the group vocals of the Relatives, a Dallas gospel funk band that made some criminally under-exposed records three decades ago. ÂThey're like the greatest band ever,Â says Joe, Âand I'm glad we got them on there, 'cause they made the track really sweet.Â Here and elsewhere, you can also pick up the influence of the Stooges, another of Lewis' touchstones, in the confrontational physicality of the performances. ÂPeople call us a soul band, but we're more of a rock & roll band,Â he points out. ÂWe feel like what we're doing is different from the soul bands with horn sections that are out there right now,Â Ernst adds. ÂWe always joke that we would do that kind of music, but we're not good enough: our guitars are too loud, we're too primitive on our instruments, and Joe is more of a shouter and a talking-blues guy than a smooth soul singer. So we're carving out our own thing because it's the only way that we can do it. We can't play it any cleaner or smoother'and we don't want to, either.Â Growing up in Austin and Round Rock, Joe took it all in'Delta and Chicago blues, Memphis soul, Detroit garage punk'and what came out the other end was, and is, unlike anything else out there. ÂI don't know, man'I just kinda dove into it,Â Lewis continues. ÂThese neighbors of mine were in this country band and they got to go on tour all the time, and I had to go to work in this stupid factory. I was like, 'Man, I gotta get in on that.' So I pulled a guitar down off the wall of a pawn shop where I was workin' at the time and learned stuff as I went along. The people I was playing with wanted to practice all the time, and I was like, 'No, man, let's get out there'I wanna try to do this shit.' I pretty much learned on stage.Â After years of struggle to get heard, things started moving fast for Lewis after he and Ernst put together the earliest incarnation of Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, naming themselves after a crusted container of honey they found on the floor of their ÂdisgustingÂ rehearsal room. They went out with Spoon after Britt Daniel caught a set, and their subsequent, Eno-produced EP caught the ear of Lost Highway's Kim Buie, who signed them to a record deal. Eno then helmed their 2009 debut album for the label, Tell 'Em What Your Name Is!, much of it cut live off the floor. ÂThe album manages to maximize every incendiary second of sonic sexuality the band is putting out,Â raved PopMatters' Christel Loar. ÂMake no mistake, Lewis knows his history, but he also knows his moment, too, and it's now. The Honeybears aren't afraid to mine the past to make music for the future.Â That spot-on assessment goes double now. ÂWe pride ourselves on keepin' our own style and staying true to the guys we look up to,Â says Lewis. ÂWe play the music that we like listening to. It's always about the music first.Â As night falls, the van pulls into Marfa, the musicians rub the sleep from their eyes and stretch their muscles, which will soon be put to use unloading their gear. This is what they live for'another night blowin' the roof in front of a houseful of boozed-up locals looking for a thrill. For the paying customers, it's a few hours of sweet relief. For Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, it's another long day and hot night in the life of a working band'seven hungry guys with their eyes on the far horizon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12935

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Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

Joe Lewis is stuffed into a van with his six bandmates and one stranger, as they hurtle across Texas to a gig in Marfa. Most of the guys are sleeping now, content in the knowledge they've just made the record of their lives. All killer, no filler, the fittingly titled, take-no-prisoners... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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1:00pm CDT

Gustavo Galindo

GUSTAVO GALINDO was born in Mexico City and moved to California at an early age. He grew up playing guitar with his dad and listened to various kinds of music, from rancheras written by Jose Alfredo Jimenez to the pop melodies of Juan Gabriel and Luis Miguel to international bands like The Beatles and U2. In college he drew inspiration from the new breed of Latin artists, from Mana to Ozomatli, whose music defied traditional labels. Not restricted by language or genre, Gustavo writes and performs in both English and Spanish. His sound is a combination of traditional and contemporary Mexican and American styles. Today Gustavo is a favorite among both music fans and professionals who have seen him perform relentlessly, opening up opportunities to support several top Latin acts. In addition to legends such as Enrique Iglesias and Juanes, he has shared the bill with Zoe, Kinky, Gloria Trevi, Ximena Sariñana, Natalia Lafourcade, Ely Guerra, Alejandra Guzman, Babasonicos, Alex Cuba, Los Amigos Invisibles and more. Those who have followed his early career have witnessed the emergence of a serious talent, and expectations for the release of “Barco De Papel” have been building as he has played for audiences across the country. Without a doubt, his debut album ENTRE LA CIUDAD Y EL MAR is shaping up to be one of this year’s most impressive debuts.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14604

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Gustavo Galindo

GUSTAVO GALINDO was born in Mexico City and moved to California at an early age. He grew up playing guitar with his dad and listened to various kinds of music, from rancheras written by Jose Alfredo Jimenez to the pop melodies of Juan Gabriel and Luis Miguel to international bands... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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2:00pm CDT

Fitz and the Tantrums

Pickin’ Up The Pieces Fitz – vocals Noelle Scaggs – back-up vocals/tamborine James King – saxophone Jeremy Ruzumna - keyboards John Wicks - drums Joseph Karnes - bass In just a year or so, soulsters Fitz & the Tantrums went from the living room to the main stage. The recipe for meteoric success? Six killer musicians, five dapper suits, irresistible songs, some serendipity and one vintage organ. Since their first show at Hollywood’s Hotel Café in December 2008, Fitz and co. have toured with Maroon 5, played to thousands at Colorado’s world famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, shared the stage New Year’s Eve with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and performed on KCRW’s esteemed show, Morning Becomes Eclectic, all this on the strength of their stellar five-song EP, Songs for a Breakup, Vol. 1. For some bands, it takes a lifetime to build this success, but few performers deliver an unrestrained blast of soul-clapping, get-down-on-the-floor, moneymaker shakers like Fitz and the Tantrums. Now post-release of their debut full length, Pickin’ Up the Pieces, which has since earned them a 3 ½ star album review in ROLLING STONE, the troupe is poised to get down in dancehalls across the universe. It all began when… [cue flashback sounds] “I got a call from my ex-girlfriend,” Fitz explains, “And she said, ‘My neighbor is moving out in a hurry and has to sell everything. And, he has this organ…” Fitz, the Svengali frontman of the crew, describes the find like the discovery of a compass, or that treasure map in Goonies, which undoubtedly leads to adventure. Not one to say no, Fitz called some piano movers, cashed in some favors, and seven hours later, the organ went from the curb to his living room. That night, Fitz stationed himself in front of that vintage instrument and wrote a blue-eyed soul anthem, “Breaking the Chains of Love.” “Sometimes, the Music Gods just give it to you,” Fitz says. The overflow of inspiration startled Fitz. He’d spent years in L.A.’s music industry, writing music and working in a studio with Beck producer, Mickey Petralia. But at those 88 keys, just seven hours after that organ dropped into his life, Fitz had finally found his voice. “I’ve always been a singer,” Fitz says, “but with so much music, I felt that I was trying to push a square peg through a round hole. I was being not true to myself, and it never felt right until I wrote that song, and I sang like that. I thought, this feels so real, so natural.” Fitz shared his vision with long-time friend and saxophonist, James King, who immediately connected with the sound. While the electric guitar drives rock, the saxophone takes center stage in soul, and that’s the way Fitz likes it. “We wanted to find a new vocabulary for the genre, I wanted to make a record without any guitars. Could we make a huge sound with out any guitars?” A huge sound takes a huge studio--Motown had Studio A in Detroit, Philadelphia International had Sigma Studios, Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound was created in Hollywood’s legendary Gold Star Studios-- but when it came time to capture the feeling and the soul of soul, Fitz knew of the perfect studio: his home. There in the living room, he recorded Songs for a Breakup, Vol. 1, a burst of effervescent swingers and floor-stompers, infused with the energy of long forgotten songs. The infectious, rolling rhythms of “Breaking the Chains of Love,” immediately turns your head and actually get cemented in your brain, like a good pop song should. The sound is familiar, but distinct. That’s what grabbed the attention of Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. Levine was getting a tattoo in New York when the tattoo artist told him he had to hear this new band he had discovered. After that one encounter, Levine personally invited Fitz and the Tantrums to join their tour. Like the EP, Fitz recorded the full-length debut back at home, to bottle the lightning that struck in those first jam sessions. He now delves into more acerbic lyrical territory, going on the offensive against gold diggers on the exceptionally funky “MoneyGrabber,” and even gets political on the piano-banging, handclap-driven call to action, “Dear Mr. President.” "L.O.V." is a jaunt through pop music history embarking with a groovy organ intro, meandering through juicy big band breakdowns and Fitz's svelte croons, then carrying us away with flute outro. It's a funk-filled plea to give love a chance. These powerful songs take the band’s energy up a notch, but like their energized performances, they never loose control. Those blistering performances are now well-chronicled for adequate ubiquity, Last Call With Carson Daly nailing the money shot for “MoneyGrabber” at the band’s sold out show in November at LA’s El Rey Theatre featuring a sea of a thousand pogoing fans and a handful of F.A.T.T. gems rocked along with blue-eyed soul vet, Daryl Hall on the band’s spot on Live From Daryl’s House. Lest we forget, an omnipresent T-Mobile HTC ad that actually namechecks the band that, for the past several months, is impossible not to see if you’re watching even an hour’s worth of television. Oh, and there are the hot spots on Criminal Minds, Desperate Housewives and a great many more, not to mention a ton of success at radio for the aforementioned runaway “MoneyGrabber,” all with the promise of more to come. In their sound and on the stage, Fitz and the Tantrums are nothing but professionals, and never less than classy. Enter the Tantrums, Fitz’s airtight ensemble keeping it real like it’s 1969. Funky drummer John Wicks is a Motown B-side aficionado and prolific session player, Jeremy Ruzumna manned the keyboards and was musical director for Macy Gray. James King backed De La Soul and bassist Joseph Karnes is a well sought after session player. Then there’s Noelle Scaggs, the powerful voice behind Fitz’s croons. Make no mistake, Scaggs is not just there for “doo-wops” and handclaps. She shimmies and flirts, she stokes the crowd and simmers them down, and she has no qualms about keeping Fitz in check. “She is not just a backup singer,” Fitz says, “We have repartee. Onstage, we’re Ike and Tina.” There, on the stage, Fitz and the Tantrums are not just a band, they’re an explosion. Scaggs high steps it to the tight-as-hell rhythm section, while Fitz, cooler than cobalt, croons like the aforementioned Mr. Hall for a new generation. It’s obvious that this is no tryst for the band, this is a full-blown, head-over-heels love affair. Pickin’ Up The Pieces is available on the Dangerbird Records website: http://dangerbirdrecords.com/downloads/fitz-and-the-tantrums # # # FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Perry Serpa/Rob Lawi – Good Cop Public Relations (718) 846-0518 perry@goodcoppr.com rob@goodcoppr.com www.goodcoppr.com Cristina Parker – Noise NY 917 684-0452 cristina@noiseny.com FITZ & THE TANTRUMS: www.fitzandthetantrums.com DANGERBIRD RECORDS: www.dangerbirdrecords.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14067

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Fitz and The Tantrums

In just a year or so, soulsters Fitz & the Tantrums went from the living room to the main stage. The recipe for meteoric success? Six killer musicians, five dapper suits, irresistible songs, some serendipity and one vintage organ. Since their first show at Hollywood’s Hotel Caf... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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2:00pm CDT

Mexican Institute of Sound

The MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND third disc is revealed: "SOY SAUCE." It's funny, but never really thought I would have three albums. Thus passed many shows, many trips, many movies, many friends. We play from Rotterdam to Albuquerque without stopping. Of all the places in the world have written to connect to me.."Piñata", the second album was a bit more planned. I did team with my dear friend Holger Beier from Le Hammond Inferno and had a memorable recording sessions. For this record was a guest Chris Frantz of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, Adrian Dargelos of Babasónicos, Tanaka of Fantastic Plastic Machine, Joselo and Quique Rangel from Café Tacuba. The Liquits ... well ... tons of nice people. With this album has been complete madness. We toured around and has been the most fun to me happened in my life. Now we are with "Soy Sauce." According to me is my best album. I recorded it in 3 stages in Mexico City with Holger Beier, is already a tradition. This time besides the Liquits studio also visited the studio of Molotov, was fun to be there. I have less guest this time. Ad Rock of Beastie Boys rapping on a version of Alocatel. Joselo Rangel also recorded some great guitars and my dear drummer Paco also got his own. Julian Placencia with which play live was the super engineer with Paolo Morabito. The album is more eclectic: it has Mariachi, Hip Hop, Soul, French Chanson, Punk, Ska and Cumbia. I hope you enjoy it like me. Camilo Lara
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14050

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Mexican Institute of Sound

Founder of the band Mexican Institute of Sound, Camilo Lara has make his way over an expanding niche on the international music scene over the last years. He mixes traditional Mexican folk styles with electronica, hip-hop and even Bollywood sounds. The project is not only on dance... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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2:00pm CDT

The Revival: SXSW

Detroit based Hip-Hop artist and activist Invincible began penning lyrics at the age of nine, shortly after moving to the Midwest from the Middle East and learning English by memorizing her favorite songs. She started her own label and media company EMERGENCE and released her critically acclaimed debut album ShapeShifters in 2008. Her lyrics are deeply rooted in social justice work, reflected in a writing process that often involves community feedback, and interviews with community members. Waajeed is no stranger to those who know good music. After helping Slum Village get from dot to bang with J Dilla in the mid-'90s, he dropped cuts with Dwele and a series of classics on his label bling47. Then came PPP, a collaboration between Waajeed and Saadiq, with guests like Sa-Ra and Spacek, the Platinum Pied Pipers album brought a blend of Detroit soul, hip hop, house and rock to the table. He also has released the War LP and dozens of classic refixes and collaborations. He currently produces and DJs around the world, breaking the barriers of genre and innovating the art form. The two met in 1997 and began working together in 2003. Shortly after, Invincible appeared on PPP's debut album Triple P, and ever since they have collaborated on numerous projects. Their official collaboration as Invincible + Waajeed launched in June of 2010 with the release of the "Detroit Summer/Emergence" 7" limited edition vinyl. Their upcoming album and multimedia project will illuminate the connections between complex science, social movements, and Hip-Hop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14927

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The Revival: SXSW

Detroit based Hip-Hop artist and activist Invincible began penning lyrics at the age of nine, shortly after moving to the Midwest from the Middle East and learning English by memorizing her favorite songs. She started her own label and media company EMERGENCE and released her critically... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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3:00pm CDT

Industry Survival Skills 2011 Panel

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Industry Survival Skills 2011 Panel

Friday March 18, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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3:00pm CDT

PS I Love You

Kingston, Ontario’s quick-rising duo, PS I Love You, unleashed their brilliant debut album on October 5th, 2010 on Paper Bag Records. The ten-track album titled, Meet Me At The Muster Station, is a relentless listen that grips and pulls the listener through just under thirty-minutes of squalling Marshall feedback, searing solos, soaring melodies and rock-steady beats and will surely be considered one of this year’s finest debuts. PS I Love You have been extremely busy over the past couple of years having already released two acclaimed 7″ singles. The first was a split 7″ with friend Diamond Rings in August of 2009. Earlier this year, the band released a 7″ for ‘Starfield’ before wowing audiences at their Canadian Music Week and NXNE showcases. Recently, the band has shared the stage with the hottest indie acts including label-mates Born Ruffians as well as Japandroids and Wavves. PS I Love You was originally the solo project for multi-instrumentalist Paul Saulnier who has performed in everything from a country-rock band to an improvised noise duo. PS I Love You was intended to be his experimental, pop music outlet using guitar looping pedals, keyboards with some gadgets and gimmicks. The addition of Benjamin Nelson on drums suddenly transformed PS I Love You’s little songs into mini, soaring rock anthems.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14438

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PS I Love You

Kingston, Ontario’s quick-rising duo, PS I Love You, unleashed their brilliant debut album on October 5th, 2010 on Paper Bag Records. The ten-track album titled, Meet Me At The Muster Station, is a relentless listen that grips and pulls the listener through just under thirty-minutes... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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3:00pm CDT

The Felice Brothers

The Felice Brothers Bio Celebration, Florida out April 19, 2011 on Fat Possum 'what separates The Felices' mud-stomping folk from that of their peers is their no-winking honesty the sense that these songs and the places and people they're singing about aren't literary devices but actual people doing their damnedest to rage against the growing darkness.' Filter Good Music Guide, 2009 Here's what's already known about The Felice Brothers: they are a close-knit band of two brothers and three longtime friends, all in their twenties. They are self-taught, not one of them played an instrument prior to the band's inception in 2006 when they started busking in New York City subway stations. The Felice Brothers have released three full-length albums; their last, Yonder Is The Clock, on Team Love Records (2009). The majority of their work was recorded in a converted chicken coop in upstate New York near their hometown of Palenville. Esquire, Filter, The New York Times, NPR, Spin, Time Out New York, Uncut, and Under The Radar have praised them, among others. They are on virtually constant tour in the States and overseas, and have performed at festivals including Bonnaroo, All Points West, Outside Lands, Langerado, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Recognized for their live show, The Felice Brothers will play for their audience come hell or high water; the foremost example is their transcendent performance at the 2008 Newport Folk Festival, where they soldiered on, unplugged, in the rain, and barefoot in the mud after a lightning bolt shorted their stage's power supply. Here's what might come as a surprise about The Felice Brothers: their new and fourth LP Celebration, Florida is an exhilarating amalgamation of frightening horn sections, unexpected 808s, ambient synth lines, schoolyard taunts, booming, primitive drum beats, heavy bass lines, piano, violin, accordion, ringing guitars, rave beats, and sinister acid jazz that captivates and mystifies. Recorded in the library and theater of Beacon, NY's old high school, the band explores a multitude of sounds and instrumentation throughout the expansive album. It's inspired, imaginative, heady, menacing, passionate, and rollicking. Most importantly, it's as steadfastly authentic as ever, expanding upon the dark, woozy undercurrent of ramshackle barroom blues, vaudevillian atmospherics, and surreal storytelling of their previous albums. Under The Radar wrote in a review of Yonder Is The Clock that The Felice Brothers find 'inspiration and freedom rather than constraints in the traditions of folk music.' Celebration, Florida revels in this inventive, outlaw spirit; it's the sound of a band that knows its roots and knows where it's growing. It's a group who just might expand the definition of Americana music along the way. Celebration, Florida casts scenes of dreamy characters and stories interwoven like a block of primetime TV. Among the tales: a young woman who sets off to find a secret paradise; a teenager who enters a boxing gym in Catskill, NY; a late night host recounting his rise to fame to his honeybee while traveling in a private jet; shady degenerates who get lost in a mystery concerning a Honda Civic; a young girl who crimps her hair and spies her dead father driving down the road; a Wall Street scandal hits a little too close to home; and even a trip through space to find long forgotten Hollywood parties and hopefully make it back there in time to walk down the red carpet. The Felice Brothers are: Ian Felice, James Felice, Christmas, Greg Farley, and David Turbeville.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14720

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The Felice Brothers

http://www.thefelicebrothers.com/

Friday March 18, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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3:50pm CDT

J Mascis

J Mascis is probably best known as the frontman of the highly influential indie rock trio Dinosaur Jr. With acclaimed LPs like 1987's You're Living All Over Me and 1988's Bug, the group emerged among the most highly regarded in alternative rock history, with Mascis' brilliant volume infused guitar heroics becoming a primary influence on the burgeoning 'grunge' movement - Mascis was also credited by many for single-handedly bringing back the guitar solo to underground and indie rock. By reintroducing volume and attack in his songs Mascis shed the strict limitations of early 1980's hardcore and practically reinvented punk rock in the process. Mascis' body of work continues to inspire a generation of guitar players and songwriters today. In 1991, Dinosaur Jr. disbanded and Mascis released More Light, his first recording under the moniker J Mascis + The Fog. With its revolving line-up of stellar musicians J Mascis + The Fog continues to churn out new material and tour frequently. Members and collaborators of the Fog have included Mike Watt (Minutemen / fIREHOSE), Ron Asheton (the Stooges), Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices), Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine) Dave Schools (Stockholm Syndrome / Widespread Panic) and Kyle Spence (Harvey Milk). Aside from his work with The Fog, Mascis finds himself behind the drums in the band Witch, and most recently playing guitar with garage rockers Sweet Apple. He is also known to perform solo acoustic proving that there are truly no limitations to his abilities. Fans of Mascis' huge guitar wails will not be disappointed by his intimate acoustic performances as he always brings in plenty of pedals to pepper these performances with the sonically enhanced solos he's best known for. In addition to his own work Mascis has been heavily involved behind the scenes appearing on, producing, and mixing records for a string of highly regarded acts like: fIREHOSE, Tad, Buffalo Tom, Beachwood Sparks, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, The Breeders and many others. J Mascis has also composed music for film and has occasionally appeared in films such as Alison Anders acclaimed Gas, Food and Lodging. When the original line up of Mascis, Lou Barlow on bass and drummer Murph re-formed in 2005 for select live dates it was apparent that the years apart had not eroded any of their vitality. Restoring the sound established by the opening hat-trick gambit of Dinosaur, You're Living All Over Me, and Bug, 2007's Beyond continued the band's march into rock greatness by making old ears smile and new ears bleed afresh. In 2009 the band released Farm, Dinosaur Jr.'s first double LP and their fifth full length record by the original line-up, an album propelled by the unique energy of one of America's greatest living rock bands hitting their stride.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14722

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J Mascis

J Mascis is probably best known as the frontman of the highly influential indie rock trio Dinosaur Jr. With acclaimed LPs like 1987's You're Living All Over Me and 1988's Bug, the group emerged among the most highly regarded in alternative rock history, with Mascis' brilliant volume... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 3:50pm - 4:50pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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4:00pm CDT

Pepper Rabbit

Pepper Rabbit formed when the band’s principal songwriter, Xander Singh, was recording what was to be a solo album in New Orleans. Eventually, he recognized in his friend, Luc Laurent, an excellent drummer and musical companion. The two joined forces and named themselves Pepper Rabbit, playing scattered shows in New Orleans and at such events like the Pop Montreal Music Festival. Xander and Luc relocated to the West Coast, and the band have now toured the area several times and garnered a devoted following of fellow psych-pop enthusiasts through word-of-mouth, blog buzz, and their incredible live shows. Live, the band rely on samplers, loopers and their raw talent to create a soundscape that is meant to transport the audience to whatever psychedelic realm the band deem fitting. Beauregard will be released October 26th with a national tour to follow and, surely, widespread critical acclaim. L.A. may be a wild and crazy place, but Pepper Rabbit have shaped a truly inspiring, tranquil world amidst the chaos, and that is no small feat. Keep your ears peeled, and follow them into the future.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14439

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Pepper Rabbit

Pepper Rabbit formed when the band’s principal songwriter, Xander Singh, was recording what was to be a solo album in New Orleans. Eventually, he recognized in his friend, Luc Laurent, an excellent drummer and musical companion. The two joined forces and named themselves Pepper... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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4:40pm CDT

Bobby Long

Bobby Long believes in making up for lost time. The young British singer-songwriter didn’t even start to play guitar until he was 17, but from then on he’s been creating memorable songs inhabited by hauntingly poetic lyrics. With model good looks and an engaging smile, he is a formidable presence even before he begins to sing. And when he does sing, it's with a heart-wrenching soulfulness that crushes any chance for apathy. It's a voice that simply demands attention. Now armed with an enviable repertoire of material and a legion of loyal fans cultivated through non-stop touring, this force of nature will be impossible to ignore. But recognition has actually been hard-won. Born in Wigan near Manchester in Northern England, Bobby Long grew up from age four in a small town in Wessex—Thomas Hardy country. At 18, he moved to London to attend university, graduating with a degree in sound and media for film. He quickly established himself on the local open mic circuit, finding his voice and beginning to develop songs characterized by catchy melodies paired with elusive, imaginative lyrics. In London he met a circle of fellow musicians, among them Marcus Foster, with whom he wrote a song called “Let Me Sign,” and soon-to-be megastar Robert Pattinson, who would sing it in the 2008 blockbuster film Twilight. The next step is his studio debut album, A WINTER TALE (on independent record label ATO Records), on which he wanted to capture the immediacy of those live performances, “to have flaws in it, some signs of human nature.” Grammy®-winner Liam Watson (The White Stripes’ Elephant) and his analog Toe Rag Studios in London—where they put down five initial tracks in just three days—proved an ideal match for the artist's old-school recording approach. Backed by a coterie of studio musicians on many of the tracks, he would end up recording 18, finally making a taut selection of 11 original songs. Impressing a widening circle of admirers, including many critics, Bobby has packed venues across the United States, Canada and Europe. In 2009, he played 160 shows in seven months in seven countries. The Boston Herald praised his "likeable, rough-hewn voice" and "catchy way with a chorus," while Pollstar reported that he "continues to amaze audiences with a bare-bones sound reminiscent of early Bob Dylan." Radio, too, has done its part, beginning when WXPN in Philadelphia added “Who Have You Been Loving” from Dirty Pond Songs to its playlist and invited him to perform live in their studios. His 2010 tour schedule kicked off in March with a live WXPN Free at Noon session, which was broadcast nationally on NPR's World Café Live while he was still unsigned. He cites Dylan's career, as well as his songwriting, as a major influence. He also lists Richie Havens, Neil Young, Tim Buckley and Leonard Cohen as influences, along with more modern troubadours like Elliott Smith and Conor Oberst. A love of American roots music shines through his songs, evident on the album in the intense minor-key folk of "Penance Fire Blues," the two-step groove of "Two Years Old" and the old-timey waltz "Being a Mockingbird" with its banjo and pedal steel accents. And Bobby is no dilettante when it comes to traditional sounds—his university thesis was on the social impact of American folk music. Above all, it's the honesty and aching vulnerability in his intricate songs (not to mention his shy demeanor on stage) that endears Long to burgeoning audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. “He breathes a labyrinth of imagery that is so fragile and heartrending—it’s impossible to let go” declared one writer, and as another one put it, "If music is truly a form of self-expression, then British singer-songwriter Bobby Long apparently cannot tell a lie." It's been a fast rise, but he's not looking for a cheap route to success. "I'm in it for the long haul. This first [ATO] record is just the first step on a ladder. I want every day to be a learning experience and to have the same kind of career as some of my heroes," he says. And he's determined to work hard to do just that. At 24, Long is an accomplished guitarist, having mastered an uncommon finger-picking guitar style through non-stop performing. That impeccable approach lifts gentler numbers like "The Bounty of Mary Jane" and "Sick Man Blues" just as assuredly as a full-on strum drives the folk-rocker title track of the album, "A Winter Tale," and the acoustic epic about loss and longing, "A Stranger Song" (“Where the wings that sting the borderline, words fall softly to the floor, A woman’s love can cause a man to spill his every flaw”). Finally, after countless solo shows, Long is fleshing out his acoustic sound with a band behind him, though he still steps out during the set to play alone. "I'm writing more with a band in mind now. I love how good that feels, when your playing is matched by the snare, the bass." Inspired by everything from old Jack Teagarden recordings to Dylan going electric, he also says he "learned a lot from touring about how a show can be like theater." A WINTER TALE merges band power with acoustic rawness, featuring Nona Hendryx (LaBelle) on backing vocals on "Penance Fire Blues," B. J. Cole (Elton John, Sting) on pedal steel, Icelandic singer Lay Low on several tracks, and other top-drawer musicians. And by way of continued extensive touring in North America, he will be bringing A WINTER TALE and what has been called his "tapestry of tales" to the ever-growing audiences seduced by his compelling voice, musicianship and charm.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14721

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Bobby Long

Though England is his place of birth, the songs found on Bobby Long’s forthcoming sophomore album, Wishbone, are redolent with pieces of Americana. They were composed in New York City, a place he feels more at home than he ever did while living in his native country, and the album... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 4:40pm - 5:40pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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5:00pm CDT

Lady Lamb the Beekeeper

Lady Lamb the Beekeeper is the musical moniker of Aly Spaltro. With her sprawling lyric and melody-based songs about lost, true & unrequited love; nostalgia, nectarine meat & wolf maulings, The Phoenix deemed Lady Lamb the Beekeeper as the 'best new band from Maine' in August, 2010. On a recent Brooklyn Vegan review of her live set, ‘Aly Spaltro quickly won me over with her beautiful lyrics, husky voice, guitar playing skills, and earnest little kid-like eyes. Unlike the other artists on the bill, Aly powered through her set alone. There were no bells and whistles, just a girl and a couple of guitars, and the result was stunning.’
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14440

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Lady Lamb the Beekeeper

Lady Lamb the Beekeeper is the musical moniker of Aly Spaltro. With her sprawling lyric and melody-based songs about lost, true & unrequited love; nostalgia, nectarine meat & wolf maulings, The Phoenix deemed Lady Lamb the Beekeeper as the 'best new band from Maine' in August, 2010... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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5:20pm CDT

Caitlin Rose

Caitlin Rose is a 23 year old singer/songwriter from Nashville, TN. Her full-length debut, Own Side Now, will be released on March 15, 2011 on Theory 8 Records. Rose co-produced the record with Mark Nevers (Lambchop, Will Oldham & Andrew Bird) & Skylar Wilson (Justin Townes Earle). Own Side Now was released in Europe in August to rave reviews. NME included her on their Cool List for 2010, her album landed #4 on Rough Trade's Top 100 list of 2010 and The Sunday Times calls the record “a stunning debut.” The 23-year-old Rose has spent the most of time since the release touring in Europe. She toured fourteen dates with Justin Townes Earle in December and will have a full US tour around the release of the record. Rose draws on her love for the female greats such as Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks (even covering Fleetwood Mac’s “That’s Alright”) as well as those from a pure country lineage such as Patsy Cline, and is on the fast track to placing herself in the same league. Her Dead Flowers EP showed the budding of a ripe talent, but this time around she has a seriously talented full band to assist in elevating Own Side Now into a different class.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15167

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Caitlin Rose

http://thecaitlinrose.com

Friday March 18, 2011 5:20pm - 6:20pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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6:00pm CDT

Suzanna Choffel

"...Suzanna's learned from some of the greats about phrasing, playing around with delivery and beat, singing the emotions and the words rather than merely the melody. She slots nicely alongside Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux and Fiona Apple." Steve Hochman, Los Angeles Times. Suzanna Choffel is from Austin – born and raised. But shake the stereotype of Texas singer/songwriter like a snow globe; with influences that range from Erykah Badu and Paul Simon to Bebel Gilberto and Marie Daulne, Suzanna is as unique as the maelstrom of snow inside the glass ball. “I’m influenced by a lot of different things. I listened to World music in college, Reggae and Brazilian music and African music . . . I love jazz, I love hip-hop, I love pop. I love a really sweet story or emotional kind of experience and that’s what I strive for in my songwriting...visual lyrics and a strong melody, where the music is able to move people.” Suzanna’s music is difficult to categorize. Rock music critic Jim DeRogatis, sums it well: “equal parts beat poetry, smoky soul grooves and indie-pop eccentricity.” Whatever the descriptors may be, she has a distinctive sound for an artist from Texas, but it is still Texan. “Texas music is soulful and rootsy. Whether it’s rock, pop, blues, folk or country, it always has a raw feel to it and tends to have a sway and a swagger. I believe that comes from the heat. A lot of southern music shares that element, but Texas is unique in that it has a bit of the west, too, and the influences of our neighbors south of the border.” Suzanna captured the big musical heart of Austin with her independently released debut album, Shudder & Rings. Margaret Moser, the grand dame of the Austin music scene and music editor of The Austin Chronicle, dubbed her Austin’s "Next Fun Fearless Female Rock Star.” Driven by the single, “Hey Mister,” and a YouTube hit for the video of “Raincloud,” Suzanna wrapped-up three-years of promoting and touring for the album by winning the Austin Music Award for “Indie Artist of the Year” in 2009. Along the way she also won top honors in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, International Songwriting Competition, and the FameCast competition. On her upcoming album, Steady Eye Shaky Bow, Suzanna weaves a rich tapestry of colorful emotions and delivers, lyrically and musically, on the new voice in town promise of her debut. The album’s title is taken from, “Archer,” a lamenting song of disaffection wherein she sketches her lover with a “steady eye but a shaky bow,” and then calls him out, “you shot too low.” “Animal” continues on the theme of vexed love, “First you win my heart, then you tear it apart! You're a liar, that's what kind of animal you are.” "They've been in some of the best bands in Austin over the last 15, 20 years. So when I first got with this band, I was super-nervous until it became apparent they liked playing with me. My name's on the marquee – 'Suzanna Choffel' – but the music includes everyone. We're a band.” While putting the finishing touches on her new album a nice surprise fell into Suzanna’s lap in the form of an unwitting on-screen appearance in the documentary film, Catfish. Suzanna is heard and seen in the film via a YouTube clip of her sultry performance of the Jimmy Driftwood classic, “Tennessee Stud.” How the video made it into the film is as intriguing as the plot line itself but suffice to say that she got hooked into the movie on the web in a twist-filled true story of the filmmaker’s personal tale of a virtual relationship. Steady Eye Shaky Bow is due out in February 2011. It was produced in Austin by Danny Reisch, whose recent work includes White Denim and Bright Light Social Hour.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12730

Artists

Suzanna Choffel

Austin native Suzanna Choffel gave the songs on her new album, STEADY EYE SHAKY BOW, time to mature and build character, like fine wine, before she stepped into the studio to record. The result is 10 elegant tracks that flow from the jazz-oriented style of her 2006 debut, SHUDDERS... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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7:00pm CDT

Bowling For Soup

Talking with Bowling for Soup singer Jaret Reddick, you may not immediately get the sense that this affable, down-to-earth Texan fronts a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated pop/punk band with over a million album sales to their credit. “If you compare our first album to our 10th one, you could be like, ‘Let’s see... Well, their voices finally changed, and they got a lot better musically, but they still sound like the same guys to me,” Reddick says, the grin audible in his North Texas drawl. “Man, I would hope we’re still the same guys! Can you imagine what a bummer it’d be if we weren’t?” Frankly, we can’t—and on their 10th studio album, Sorry for Partyin’, Bowling for Soup prove that no matter what lame new trends may lurk outside their studio walls, they’ve got the hits, fits, shits and giggles to keep coming out ahead. From side-splittingly funny double entendres (the I-can’t-believe-they-got-away-with-that lead single “My Wena”) to call-and-response jams you’ll undoubtedly be hearing in high schools worldwide (“No Hablo Inglés”), Sorry for Partyin’ features some of the funniest, most infectious songs of BFS’ 15-year career. Of course, the album also packs some of the strongest, most confident songwriting in BFS’ catalog, proving once again that these guys are masters of their craft. “We’ve created our niche, and our niche is us,” says Reddick, who formed Bowling for Soup in 1994 and today rounds out the Denton, Texas-based quartet with guitarist Chris Burney, bassist Erik Chandler and drummer Gary Wiseman. “We know there are lots of people out there who think guys in their 30s shouldn’t be writing about stuff like their ‘Wena’ and farts and beers and chicks.” (Incidentally, you’ll find all of the above on Sorry for Partyin’.) “But I say why not? What should guys in their 30s be writing about? The economy? War? Organic food versus non-organic? We like funny movies, and we like to drink beer and talk smack about each other’s moms. There’s nothing contrived about it—this is who we are.” For anyone else who thinks humor doesn’t belong in music, let’s also remember that this is who BFS are: A worldwide phenomenon with a string of hit singles (including 2006’s “High School Never Ends” and the 2004 MTV and radio smash “1985”) to their credit. A fan-favorite live act whose chemistry is so innate they’ve never had to prepare a set list. And a TV- and movie-soundtrack juggernaut whose Emmy-nominated contribution to Disney’s Phineas and Ferb is literally the most widely heard cartoon theme song on the planet. Quite a step up from the salad days when they were handing out demos in Warped Tour parking lots—even if the motives behind the music have stayed pure since then. “There was nobody in Texas that sounded like us in 1994,” Reddick remembers. “Obviously you had the Orange County, CA, explosion that we felt a part of, because we were all ripping off the same bands. But as all the bands from that era started finding success, people started getting super-serious and making these really dreary or angry records. I’m not saying I don’t like that stuff, but for us it’s always been a case of ‘Let’s never do that!’ We want to be that point of somebody’s day where they can get off work and put us in and think, “Okay, yeah: Everything else sucks, but this is awesome.” Fittingly, “awesome” was an operative word during the Sorry for Partyin’ sessions. Working with producer Linus of Hollywood (also Reddick’s partner in the year-old Crappy Records label), BFS cut the album in a whirlwind 24 days at Wire Recording Studio in Austin, Texas, where the ideas flowed as readily as... Well—let’s just say there’s a reason they titled one of Sorry’s singles “Hooray for Beer.” “We had close to a two-year break between the last record (2006’s The Great Burrito Extortion Case) and writing for this one,” Reddick says, “so we were ready to have some fun.” The anything-goes atmosphere lent itself to some interesting collaborations, too: After discovering that one of their musical heroes, former ALL vocalist Scott Reynolds, lived just blocks from the studio, BFS rang him up to make a cameo on “America (Wake up Amy).” Fastball’s Tony Scalzo, another Austin native and band friend, ended up collaborating on the rollicking kiss-off to an ex “I Don’t Wish You Were Dead Anymore.” And, even if he originally dropped by just to hang out with his friends, Nerf Herder frontman/YouTube mega-star Parry Gripp also wound up making a cameo on vocals. “It literally felt like more of a party than work, and I think that shows up throughout the record,” Reddick remembers. “People are gonna hear this and be like, ‘Okay, well, it sounds like they had just a little bit of fun.” Of course, they also got serious—or as serious as you can when your album’s lead single is a wiener joke. “I think a song like ‘My Wena’ is a perfect example of us being like, ‘Okay, whatever people think is as far as we’re gonna take it, we’ll just keep pushing things to the next level,” Reddick explains. “But there are a handful of songs on this record that really mean a lot, too. I think that was also a part of the studio environment—whether we were goofing around or wearing our hearts on our sleeves, we weren’t afraid to go for it.” Considering how long they’ve been a band, it’s no small wonder that Bowling for Soup still find new ways to go for it in the niche they’ve carved out for themselves. But as Reddick notes, that sense of abandon is just the thing that’s allowed BFS to tackle Sorry for Partyin’ as if it were their first record, not their 10th. “We’ve always said that the day it’s not fun anymore, we’re just not gonna do it anymore,” he concludes. “So why focus on the down side? Let’s keep doing what we do best. Let’s keep having fun.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15175

Artists

Bowling For Soup

Talking with Bowling for Soup singer Jaret Reddick, you may not immediately get the sense that this affable, down-to-earth Texan fronts a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated pop/punk band with over a million album sales to their credit. “If you compare our first album to our 10th one, you... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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7:00pm CDT

DJ PS1 & DJ Benzi

As a 12-year old kid, Peter Conigliaro walked into his Howard Beach house one day to find his brother messing around with recently purchased turntables. Little did he know it would form the basis for his whole career. 12-year old Peter is now DJ PS1, one of New York's most sought-after DJs and the go-to guy to rock the rich, famous, semi-famous and infamous. Diddy requests him. Britney hops in the booth when he spins. And when PS1 steps into a club, it's as if a rock star has entered the building. But before all the mentions in CosmoGIRL, US Weekly and Page Six, there was a curious kid. 'My brother's a music producer and he put a studio together in our apartment,' says PS1. 'I used to stay up til five or six in the morning every night and just listen to what he was doing. I would mess around but at that age, I didn't know what I was doing. I was just throwing records on.' The addiction had begun. Like the junkie getting his first fix for free, the budding DJ knew he wanted nothing more than to get on the decks and stay there. At 18, after random one-offs at Queens teen parties, friend and mentor DJ Skribble took PS1 on the road for six months, playing over 20 cities across the country. 'It was nuts going to a different club every other day,' he recalls. 'I got no sleep, but it was crazy fun. That was the turning point for me where I said, 'I need to do this now.'' As the club gigs became more frequent, PS1 also took time to indulge in his other passion: sneakers. The owner of, at one time, over 400 pairs (Including a $2,000 custom-made pair), he opened and ran N7, a chic sneaker store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn before deciding to call it quits and DJ full-time. Since then, PS1 has held it down all across the country, dominating New York's top clubs like Marquee, Cain and Pink Elephant while locking in residencies at Atlantic City's mur.mur, Foxwoods' Shrine and New Jersey's Bliss. His sets, mostly electro and pop with hip-hop thrown into the mix, are an ADD patient's dream. 'When I spin, I don't play a record longer than 20 seconds,' says the DJ. 'I'll play the hook and get out.' It's this creativity and constant energy that have made PS1 a favorite on the celebrity set, and his picture routinely pops up in all your favorite guilty pleasure magazines. Having been on the road since he was 18, PS1 feels right at home in any major city, instinctively knowing what does-and doesn't-work in a set regardless of where he is. Now if we can just prevent Britney from interrupting his sets.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14706

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DJ PS1

DJ PS1 & DJ Benzi

As a 12-year old kid, Peter Conigliaro walked into his Howard Beach house one day to find his brother messing around with recently purchased turntables. Little did he know it would form the basis for his whole career. 12-year old Peter is now DJ PS1, one of New York's most sought-after... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
The Phoenix

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7:00pm CDT

Mondo Drag

From deep in the cosmos of Iowa comes a force known as Mondo Drag! With a wall of sound all their own, an arsenal of guitars, and a head full of clouds, they are on a rock n roll mission all their own. With songs of life, death, love, revenge, and the unknown, they are flying head first into the future with an anchor of reference for the past. Channeling artists like Pink Floyd, Pentagram, Blue Cheer, even Hendrix just to skip decades for hints of Sonic Youth, Dead Meadow, and Comets on Fire. The band released their debut album 'New Rituals' on Alive Records in early 2010 and have been touring heavily since. This year has seen Mondo Drag touring from coast to coast supporting acts like: Sleepy Sun, Black Mountain, The Black Keys, Wooden Shjips, The Growlers, High On Fire, Pentagram, Radio Moscow, Sweet Apple, Andrew W.K., many others.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11900

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Mondo Drag

From deep in the cosmos of Iowa comes a force known as Mondo Drag! With a wall of sound all their own, an arsenal of guitars, and a head full of clouds, they are on a rock n roll mission all their own. With songs of life, death, love, revenge, and the unknown, they are flying head... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Headhunters

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7:00pm CDT

The Atlas Moth

"...executed in ambitious widescreen, shoehorning monolithic (but never boring) post-metal piledrivers between the shards of tormented mayhem" ....- Decibel Magazine 19 on the Top 40 of 2009.... "Muscular and riffy doom/sludge gives way to psychedelic blues and ambient passages before the clouds disappear and melodicism prevails. This is epic stuff, people. Get familiar." ....- Brooklynvegan.com 9 on the Top 20 of 2009.... "People refer to Atlas Moth as a sludge or stoner band. They're clearly wearing blinders/missing a lot." ....- Stereogum.com 27 on the Top 30 Best Metal Albums of 2009 .... "Fucking Amazing. I would love to end this review right there. Instead I will go on to explain why this this self produced debut by Chicago based The Atlas Moth is begging to be crowned album of the year." ....- Thrashhits.com.... "A Glorified Piece of Blue Sky is the best horror movie that I’ve ever listened to!" ....- The Ripple Effect....
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11777

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The Atlas Moth

http://Theatlasmoth.bandcamp.com

Friday March 18, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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7:00pm CDT

The People's Temple

The People's Temple was formed in 2007 by two sets of brothers: Alex Szegedy (guitar/vocals) and George Szegedy (drums) and Spencer Young (bass/vocals) and William Young (guitar/vocals). The Lansing, Michigan band met while growing up in Perry - a small town 20 minutes outside of Lansing. While still in high school the brothers became influenced by '60s psych, folk, and shoegaze, which shows in the band's reverberated sound. The band started playing gigs in the Lansing area in 2008 and have since developed a reputation of performing wild stage shows, with ample guitar feedback. The band has 7-inch EPs on Certified PR Records, Milk-n-Herpes Records and HoZac Records. Their debut LP, "Sons of Stone" is scheduled for release in April 2011 on HoZac Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11500

Artists

The People's Temple

http://peoplestemple.bandcamp.com/

Friday March 18, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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7:10pm CDT

Miss Pamela Des Barres (MC Between Sets)

Pamela Des Barres was a member of the GTOs (Girls Together Outrageously) an all girl group of rock groupies, mentored and produced by Frank Zappa. Their album Permanent Damage is considered a classic and a very collectible hunk of vinyl. After several years as an actress in commercials, soaps and movie bit parts, she started writing about her madcap days as “the world’s most famous groupie,” chronicling her relationships with rockers such as Mick Jagger, Jim Morrison, Jimmy Page and Keith Moon in I’m With the Band . She followed that 1987 New York Times Best Seller with the sequel, Take Another Little Piece of My Heart- A Groupie Grows Up, in 1992. Rock Bottom – Dark Moments in Music Babylon was published by St. Martin’s Press in 1997, and her most recent offering, Let’s Spend the Night Together –Backstage Secrets of Rock Muses and Supergroupies came out in 2007, and has just been published in paperback, along with her second memoir. Since 1988, Pamela has written for several publications including, Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, Details, the New York Times, Los Angeles Magazine, Spin and Playgirl among many others, and she had a 5 year stint as a music columnist for E! Online. She now writes a monthly music column for Rolling Stone Italy, where she has enjoyed huge success with her books. Pamela has been featured in innumerable international documentaries, including Mayor of the Sunset Strip and Plaster Caster and has her very own E! True Hollywood Story. She teaches creative writing workshops around the U.S. and as an ordained minister, performs rock & roll weddings.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13118

Artists

Miss Pamela Des Barres

Pamela Des Barres was a member of the GTOs (Girls Together Outrageously) an all girl group of rock groupies, mentored and produced by Frank Zappa. Their album Permanent Damage is considered a classic and a very collectible hunk of vinyl. After several years as an actress in commercials... Read More →

Miss Pamela Des Barres (MC Between Sets)

Pamela Des Barres was a member of the GTOs (Girls Together Outrageously) an all girl group of rock groupies, mentored and produced by Frank Zappa. Their album Permanent Damage is considered a classic and a very collectible hunk of vinyl. After several years as an actress in commercials... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:10pm - 8:10pm CDT
Continental Club

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7:15pm CDT

Earl Poole Ball and the Cosmic Americans

EARL POOLE BALL-Singer and pianist (Johnny Cash-Gram Parsons) has formed a rockin/blusey/rockabilly/original music band THE COSMIC AMERICANS. Members are: GLEN FUKUNAGA--BASS (Joe Ealey-Lloyd Maines-Dixie Chicks) JODI ADAIR--VOCALS (exciting new vocalist-songwriter-performer) CASPER RAWLS-=GUITAR (James Burton--Leroi Bros.--Buck Owens) DONY WYNN--DRUMS (Robert Plant--Brooks & Dunn) Based in Austin Texas since 2009--musically exciting and theatrically dynamic all at the same time. Come See!!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14098

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Earl Poole Ball and the Cosmic Americans

EARL POOLE BALL-Singer and pianist (Johnny Cash-Gram Parsons) has formed a rockin/blusey/rockabilly/original music band THE COSMIC AMERICANS. Members are: GLEN FUKUNAGA--BASS (Joe Ealey-Lloyd Maines-Dixie Chicks) JODI ADAIR--VOCALS (exciting new vocalist-songwriter-performer) CASPER... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:15pm - 8:15pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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7:15pm CDT

The Sheepdogs

While most rock bands are all too focused on the riff, the Sheepdogs remember the importance of those other elements that make for great rock music: melody, harmony and groove. To see them live is pure rock and roll jubilation, to revel in the splendour created by 3 part vocal harmonies and heavy hitting dual guitar leads. Their latest album, "Learn & Burn", is a beautiful blend of power and imagination, ranging from ferocious rockers to southern boogie and grooving psychedelia. Big guitars, stacked harmonies, vintage organ and piano skillfully colour each of the album's 15 tracks, proving that these boys are as dedicated to the craft of songwriting and album making as they are to playing a dynamite live show. The Sheepdogs are an old-school rock and roll revival.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12926

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The Sheepdogs

The Sheepdogs built their name on hard work and determination. Having funded their first three albums and early years of touring on their own, this rock and roll band’s momentum began to build exponentially with the release of the 2010 album, Learn & Burn. The band would go on to... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:15pm - 8:15pm CDT
Paradise

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7:15pm CDT

Volodja Balzalorsky

Volodja Balzalorsky is winner of The Hoollywood Music in Media Award 2009 - Best Classical AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS: Hollywood Music in Media Award - Best Classical (Nov 19, 2009) Inland Empire Music Award 2008 - Best International Artist The Ontario Independent Music Award 2007 - Best International Artist. The Canary Islands Music Award 2007-Category: Interpretation-Instrumental (Sonata in A major by Cesar Franck). The Los Angeles Music Award 2007 and 2008 Nominee Hollywood Music Award 2008 Nominee - classical Julij Betetto Music Award 2006 - the highest music award in Slovenia for classical music. Volodja Balzalorsky is an internationally acclaimed concert violinist who has performed in many international music festivals and concert series throughout Europe, and North America. Critics have described him as an artist with a sensitive, intelligent and intuitive gift of interpretation, a polished technique, and a rich, full tone. Volodja Balzalorsky is particularly active in the field of chamber music. He performs with several well known international groups and ensembles. Critics comment on the degree to which he is able to develop and maintain unity with his musical partners in this milieu, presenting "...an exceptional harmony of ease and authenticity of performance...". Volodja Balzalorsky has made extensive live and archival radio and TV recordings in various countries. Volodja Balzalorsky considers teaching an important and complementary part of his artistic career (Violin class at the Music Academy of University of Ljubljana), and regularly gives master classes in Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Great Britain, and the United States. After graduating from the class of professor Igor Ozim at the Music University in Cologne, Germany, he continued his studies in Moscow with Galina Barinova at the Conservatorium P.I.Tchaikovsky, with Josip Klima at the Music Academy in Zagreb, where he received his Master's Degree, and with the eminent Czech violinist Josef Suk at the Universitat fur Musik in Vienna. AMAL PIANO TRIO Latest News: Standing ovations for Amael Trio in Bergen, Norway (Festival Grieg in Bergen Amael Trio honored to open 31st Festival Nuovi Spazi Musicali in Rome "New York Concert Review" - by Edith Eisler?Amael Piano Trio is a very fine group. The stringplayer's intonation is impeccable, their tone is rich, beautiful and homogeneous and can vary from floating delicacy to vibrant full bodied sonorousness.?A large multi-national audience rewarded the performers with warm approval and prolonged ovations.??The Amael Piano Trio was founded by three very accomplished artists, who, individually, have backgrounds as prominent soloists and chamber musicians??All three artists, the pianist, Tatjana Ognjanovic, the violinist, Volodja Balzalorsky and the cellist Damir Hamidullin, have performed internationally as guests of numerous music festivals and cycles, and as soloists with many orchestras. ??Individually, as well, they have also created multiple CD,s and have made extensive live and archival radio and TV recordings throughout Europe and in the USA and Asia. The trio has 11 years of successful performances in a variety of venues, concert series, and festivals including very successful performance at Carnegie Hall in New York, Grieg Festival in Bergen 2010, Mask Fest in San Mario 2010, Festival Spectrum 2009 in Gasteig in Munich, Forfest 2009 in Kromeriz, Bled Festival, Pucisca Summer Festival, Bol Summer Festival, performance at Cankarjev Dom (the most important cultural centre in Slovenia), the International Festival of Contemporary Music in Radenci, Summer Music Festival of Hvar (Croatia), International concert series of Zemono, The Spectrum Festival etc. The Amael Trio has achieved the status of being among the most sought after chamber groups in Slovenia. In addition to performing known traditional trio literature from various style epochs, the trio is also dedicated to performing contemporary works, and to the promotion, internationally, of Slovenian composers of piano trio literature. In the immediate future, they plan to schedule concerts and perform in many different countries, make several CDs, and expand their repertoire, exploring the works of lesser-known composers and performing new works created for piano trio. They also plan to commission and record new works; some renowned Slovenian composers have already decided to write especially for their trio. For more details about Volodja as well as Ensembles Presentations, please visit Volodja's Official web page: www.balzalorsky.net and Amael Trio's web page at www.amaeltrio.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11913

Artists

Volodja Balzalorsky

Volodja Balzalorsky is winner of The Hoollywood Music in Media Award 2009 - Best Classical AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS: Hollywood Music in Media Award - Best Classical (Nov 19, 2009) Inland Empire Music Award 2008 - Best International Artist The Ontario Independent Music Award 2007 - Best... Read More →

Volodja Balzalorsky & Amael Trio

Volodja Balzalorsky is winner of The Hoollywood Music in Media Award 2009 - Best Classical AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS: Hollywood Music in Media Award - Best Classical (Nov 19, 2009) Inland Empire Music Award 2008 - Best International Artist The Ontario Independent Music Award 2007 - Best... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:15pm - 8:15pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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7:20pm CDT

Richard Barone

Richard Barone 'Glow' “Is there a musician more deserving of the moniker Man About Town than Richard Barone?” —THE NEW YORK TIMES “Barone knows the alchemic formula for converting an everyday thought into a powerful refrain.” —Tom Moon, NPR Glow, the new album from Richard Barone, frontman of cult faves the Bongos, is a sonic delight, like a lost solo Beatle album from a glam-rock future-world. After taking a break from performing to produce others and write a book Barone is back, working with producer Tony Visconti (along with Steve Addabbo, Jill Sobule and others). Glow positively glows with great songs like “Gravity’s Pull,” “Yet Another Midnight” and a captivating cover of T. Rex’s “Girl.” The king of chamber pop shines on this stunning new addition to his catalog. The album started as a somewhat casual collaboration between Barone and Visconti. Richard had wanted to work with Tony ever since scheduling conflicts prevented the latter from producing the Bongos’ major label debut. Most of Glow’s tracks were written in the studio; some, like “Girl,” came together very quickly and others, like “Sanctified,” became elaborate Visconti productions. The album utilizes lots of vintage synthesizers and obscure music-making devices that Tony had accumulated from working on sessions with Brian Eno, David Bowie, T. Rex and others. Glow also features state-of-the-art gear that Barone picked up through his close collaboration with Gibson Guitars, including the Digital Les Paul guitar. Each string has the ability to be recorded on its own individual track. The title tune was written when Richard stopped by producer Steve Addabbo’s studio to pick up a hard drive and showed him the prototype instrument. “Walking through Manhattan, I started hearing the arpeggio chords of “Glow” in my head,” says Barone, “Then some words and a melody became attached, set to the rhythm of my walking. When I got to the studio, I couldn’t wait to show Steve the guitar, plug it in and demonstrate the possibilities. I started playing ‘Glow’ and asked if we could record it. It was amazing how quickly it came together. I didn’t have any lyrics at all for the bridge, but we decided to start recording anyway. When it came to that part, I suddenly belted out, ‘You’re not alone! You are the glow! You’re not alone’ and that was that. We only did one take.” The song is reprised at the end of the album as an elaborate instrumental that features cellos and violins dueling with vintage synths. With all those individual strings being recorded there were more than 120 tracks to be wrestled to the ground. Amid the high-tech studio recordings Glow also has some lo-fi parts that just sounded right in sequence. Garageband-generated “Radio Silence,” recorded at home on a laptop, comes off as a Euro-Vision style four-on-the-floor classic. The Paul Williams co-written “Silence Is Our Song” is from a live radio broadcast on New York WFUV-FM DJ Vin Scelsa’s “Idiot’s Delight” program. How did Barone end up writing with the guy who gave us such pop radio classics as “Rainy Days and Mondays” and “We’ve Only Just Begun?” Did you know Williams wrote the B Side to Tiny Tim’s “Tip Toe Through the Tulips”? Richard did. He met Williams at a tribute show and the two writers from different eras immediately hit it off. After a number of delays Richard made it out to Paul’s house in California and an all day marathon writing session ensued. “I started strumming chords as he circled his living room spouting phrases I quickly jotted down on a yellow legal pad. We wrote like that all day. The next morning, at breakfast, I sang him what we had come up with, and played him a quick demo I had recorded on my MacBook. “One more thing,” he said. “When you record it, at the very end, say ‘listen.’” Another frequent Barone collaborator is Jill Sobule. Among other songs, Barone co-wrote “Bitter” for her album Pink Pearl and Sobule returned the favor on “Odd Girl Out.” The song tells the true story of a lesbian teen in the pre-Stonewall days of the West Village. This time Richard scribbled down lyrics while Sobule strummed. Barone was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. He actually was a DJ at the age of seven on a local Top 40 station and as a teenager befriended and produced Tiny Tim, who was performing in the area. In 1977 the aspiring rocker hitched a ride to New York with the Monkees touring backup group (CBGB stalwarts the Laughing Dogs) and lived in a small room in their practice loft as he attempted to take on the big city. This and many other tales can be read in his memoir Frontman: Surviving the Rock Star Myth, a book that functions as a how-to-be-an-entertainer guide as well as a gimlet-eyed autobiography. After moving over the East and Hudson rivers Barone found himself in Hoboken, New Jersey, where Steve Fallon was just opening the famed music venue Maxwell’s; the club maintains its status as the last of the metro area’s ‘70s nightspots. Along with the likes of the Feelies, the dBs and the Individuals, the Bongos put Hoboken on the map as a place where young musicians could get a start. Many would come from all over the USA to place roots in the metro area’s pre-Williamsburg indie-rock capital. The Bongos were the first group to get signed to a major label — on the strength of Drums Along the Hudson, an album that featured a top CMJ Radio single “Mambo Sun” (Barone’s first Bolan cover) as well as “In the Congo” and “The Bulrushes.” The group became a favorite in the emerging college rock circuit and toured the US and Europe sharing bills with the likes of the B-52s and R.E.M. Their song “Numbers With Wings” became a broadcast favorite in the early days of MTV. The Bongos released two albums and an EP and left an unfinished album for Island Records called Phantom Train. In 2007 the group re-united for the Hoboken Music and Arts Festival and were given the key to the city by the mayor for their pioneering pop. Barone would go on to make many solo albums including the much lauded Cool Blue Halo that found him experimenting with the cello playing of Jane Scarpantoni while delivering his songs in a chamber-pop setting. In the last decade Barone has worn many hats, writing with others and producing large musical events. Moby recently got involved with a re-mix of the Bongos’ classic track “Bulrushes.” And the B-52s’ Fred Schneider has tapped him to produce, arrange and co-write on numerous occasions. Now he moves on with Glow, a singular burst of optimism with the power of a sunset and the sunrise that follows. ### For more information on Richard Barone, please contact Conqueroo: Cary Baker • (323) 656-1600 • cary@conqueroo.com Bar/None Records PO Box 1704 Hoboken, NJ 07030 www.bar-none.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12261

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Richard Barone

Richard Barone is an acclaimed recording artist, performer, producer, and author. Since pioneering the indie rock scene in Hoboken, NJ as frontman for The Bongos, Barone has produced countless studio recordings and worked with artists in every musical style. Rolling Stone described... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:20pm - 8:20pm CDT
Continental Club

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7:30pm CDT

Alessi's Ark

The musical avatar of Alessi Laurent-Marke, Alessi’s Ark might have begun as homework but her quirky, blade-sharp folk pop is mature far beyond her years. Required to play an instrument in school, Laurent-Marke took up the drums at age 11 and by her 17th birthday she had quit school to focus on music, become a Myspace sensation and signed with Virgin Records UK. Her debut album Notes from the Treehouse was produced by Bright Eyes member and Rilo Kiley producer Mike Mogis, and was released on Virgin in the UK-only in 2009. Following parting ways with Virgin, Alessi signed with UK indie label Bella Union in 2010. In turns stark and cinematic, Alessi’s new EP Soul Proprietor signals a new beginning for an already unusually experienced young artist. New album will be out soon after SXSW.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12701

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Alessi's Ark

The musical avatar of Alessi Laurent-Marke, Alessi’s Ark might have begun as homework but her quirky, blade-sharp folk pop is mature far beyond her years. Required to play an instrument in school, Laurent-Marke took up the drums at age 11 and by her 17th birthday she had quit school... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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7:30pm CDT

Antonia Bennett

The music, at the same time contemporary and timeless, gives wing to a unique voice – sultry, yet warm and familiar like a classic beauty dancing happily in her favorite party dress. This voice is slightly sassy, completely classy, part vixen. This voice belongs to Antonia Bennett. Antonia is a singer, who like her legendary father Tony, has always known how to make a tune her own. This past summer and fall, Antonia toured some of the best venues and events across Europe and the United States. From London’s Royal Albert Hall, iTunes Festival UK, Umbria Jazz Festival (Italy), Istanbul Turkey, Ontario Canada, Gibson Amphitheatre (Los Angeles) to name a few. With Antonia there is a fresh yet classic quality that leaves you feeling like you are being “let in on a secret.” And that secret is… Antonia is magnificent, a true star. Her bloodline notwithstanding, this fiery redhead is a deeply gifted singer, a songwriter with much to say, and a playfully sexy/charismatic icon-in-waiting. She effortlessly has a deep knowledge of the classics and at the same time is working in collaboration with famed songwriter/producer Holly Knight. All supporting the Mesa Blue Moon / Fontana / Universal Music release of her Jazz EP, which includes such songs as “Soon,” “Putting On The Ritz,” “The Thrill Is Gone,” “I Fall To Pieces, “I Wish I Were In Love Again,” and “Love Is A Battlefield.” The EP is Produced by Holly Knight and features Piano and Arrangement by Grammy Nominated Larry Goldings (James Taylor, Al Jarreau, Norah Jones, John Mayer, David Sanbourne) Many people make the natural assumption that Antonia is only a Jazz or Standards artist, but to the contrary, she is heading into the Pop and Hot A/C market with a passion. Antonia’s forthcoming debut record marks her transition from classically trained singer to world-class Pop Vocalist, lyricist and composer. “I had a lot to say lyrically, and with Holly it became an effortless, whimsical process.” “We all want music that really grabs us and is meaningful,” muses Antonia, obviously excited about this soon to come strong, radio-friendly direction. “I have opened up in a big way. This upcoming album contains an empowering message for for both men and women.” Obviously Antonia is a woman of very strong convictions and an artist who’s come into her own. Contrary to popular assumption, there was no silver spoon in sight, and there were many years of hard work and paying dues. Not only is she naturally gifted, she knows the value of experience and education. She an alumni of Boston’s esteemed Berklee College of Music and has worked just about every type of musical gig on the way up. This summer Antonia is the opening act on Tony Bennett’s European tour and of course entertain audiences around the world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13002

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Antonia Bennett

The music, at the same time contemporary and timeless, gives wing to a unique voice – sultry, yet warm and familiar like a classic beauty dancing happily in her favorite party dress. This voice is slightly sassy, completely classy, part vixen. This voice belongs to Antonia Bennett... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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7:30pm CDT

Boy & Bear

Australian Indie Folk band Boy & Bear is signed to Universal Music Australia's Island imprint for Australia and New Zealand only, their song publishing is with SonyATV world wide, their booking agent in Australia is Stephen Wade at Select Music, their booking agent in the UK and Europe is Lucy Dickins at International Talent Booking (ITB), and their booking agent in the US is Bobby Cory at CAA. Boy & Bear won the Triple J Unearthed J Award in 2010, was named Rolling Stone Magazine's 'Artist to Watch' for 2011, and sold out 15 of the 17 shows on their debut headline Australian tour in October/November 2010. They have toured Australia with Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling, Angus & Julia Stone, The Hungry Kids of Hungary, Lisa Mitchell and in April 2010 they toured the UK with Laura Marling. Laura Marling also used Boy & Bear's rhythm section as part of her backing band for the entire tour, which included Europe. In November and December 2010 Boy & Bear performed a capacity showcase at the Mercury Lounge in New York City and they completed their first headline (eight-date) tour in the UK with sold out performances in Oxford, Brighton and London. After SXSW, Boy & Bear will be jumping into the studio with acclaimed producer Joe Chiccarelli (The Shins, My Morning Jacket, The White Stripes) to record their debut album, set for release later this year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14538

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Boy & Bear

Australian Indie Folk band Boy & Bear is signed to Universal Music Australia's Island imprint for Australia and New Zealand only, their song publishing is with SonyATV world wide, their booking agent in Australia is Stephen Wade at Select Music, their booking agent in the UK and Europe... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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7:30pm CDT

Cali Zack vs. Gidon

Texas Battle League is the premier rap battle league in Texas. With a roster of over 40 rappers and expanding, TBL is taking the state by storm. In this battle of two original TBL favorites, Gidon from Austin takes on Cali Zack from Los Angeles who also resides in Austin. You can watch all of our past events at http://www.TexasBattleLeague.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14784

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Cali Zack vs. Gidon

Texas Battle League is the premier rap battle league in Texas. With a roster of over 40 rappers and expanding, TBL is taking the state by storm. In this battle of two original TBL favorites, Gidon from Austin takes on Cali Zack from Los Angeles who also resides in Austin. You can... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Fuze

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7:30pm CDT

Gabriel Prokofiev

Gabriel Prokofiev is a London-based composer, producer, and founder of the NONCLASSICAL record label & club night (www.nonclassical.co.uk). Since he was 10 he has been leading a double life: playing in Rock bands, background in producing dance music & hip-hop, alongside composing Classical music. These two lives have collided in his pioneering nonclassical project for which he makes Remixes of contemporary classical music and DJs classical music in night-clubs. After studying classical music and electroacoustic composition at both Birmingham and York universities, he took a break from classical and formed a band (UK Punk-funk electro act Spektrum) and became a full time producer, making Electro & Hip-hop music under the name Medasyn and a variety of other guises. Then he returned to his classical roots in 2003, composing a critically acclaimed String Quartet No1 ("Stunning" DJ Magazine, "defies comparison" Daily Telegraph) which he released on his own independent label NONCLASSICAL, complete with Remixes of the original Quartet. His compositions include a well received 2nd String Quartet, 'Sleeveless Scherzo' for solo violin & solo dancer commissioned by the Rambert Dance Company; as well as the groundbreaking Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra. This concerto premiered by DJ Yoda & the Heritage Orchestra at The Scala in Kings Cross has been performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra with Beni G to a packed Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, won Best Comtemporary Classical CD at the 2010 Independent Music Awards, and was recently premiered by the 'Present Music' ensemble in the USA. Other recent works include a book of piano music for Russian virtuoso Pianist GeNIA (recently released on the Nonclassical label), a large scale work 'IMPORT/EXPORT' for percussionist Joby Burgess's group Powerplant, using Junk objects; a collection of songs for cutting edge vocal trio Juice; a concerto for 'dancing' Viola, String Orchestra, Trombones & Percussion; and a 3rd String Quartet premiered by the Ruysdael Quartet to a packed Wigmore Hall in May 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14890

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Gabriel Prokofiev

Gabriel Prokofiev is a London-based composer, producer, and founder of the NONCLASSICAL record label & club night (www.nonclassical.co.uk). Since he was 10 he has been leading a double life: playing in Rock bands, background in producing dance music & hip-hop, alongside composing... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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7:30pm CDT

Jesse Thomas

Jesse Thomas is an L.A. based artist originally from Covington, Kentucky. In late 2008, with little money in her pocket she packed up her bags and moved out to Los Angeles by herself not knowing a soul when she arrived. After a few open mics around the valley and some very rough home-recorded demos, she caught the attention of producer Jim Roach. Besides her poignant yet hilarious live persona, what makes Jesse so unique is her raw smokey voice that is truly all her own. It’s something most don’t expect from a girl under 5’ in her 20s. In Spring 2010 Jesse finished up her debut album “Hazel EP” which hit iTunes and stores nationally in September 2010. The album debuted in the top ten of the singer/songwriter charts and was featured on ITunes "New and Noteworthy," as well as the "Indie Spotlight." In early 2011 her song "You I Want" will be featured at Starbucks as their "pick of the week," nationally and through Canada. Her song "Stay" was featured on teen nicks "Degrassi" and her youtube video of the same song has generated over 80,000 views. She has opened for John Mayer, Owl City, Lights, and Angel Taylor. Jesse will be back in the studio recording her next album in April after she returns from her showcase at this years SXSW. She is represented by Red Parade Music group.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13423

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Jesse Thomas

Jesse Thomas is a redheaded firecracker from Kentucky, whose whiskey soaked soul drips into every song that she sings. She released her first full-length album, War Dancer, on Valentines Day. In late 2008, with no money to her name, Jesse headed for Los Angeles. Alone. After a few... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
The Ale House

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7:30pm CDT

Nexcyx

Opening for Eryka Badu and Angie Stone has been the highlights of the band's young career. On both occasions Nexcyx left a crowd of almost 10,000 begging for more. Starting as a six member group they have evolved into a tightly knit, high energy, four member band with a unique sound and style. With their blend of Pop and Hip Hop sprinkled with Rock guitar, this explosive young band never met a crowd that it couldn't rock. The members, Mahalia Phillips-vocals, Andre Clarke – keyboards, Kris Clarke – Bass and Russell Padmore – Guitar honed their skills performing on the club scene in Barbados where they have become the island’s most sought after act. Nexcyx has had successful performances throughout the Caribbean and in New York. 2010 has already seen the band headline at The Bequia Music Festival, Child Fest (St.Maarten) and the recently concluded South by South West in Austin, Texas. With these successes along with their new hit single ‘On The Floor’ Nexcyx has shown that they are ready to make their mark on the international stage. The band is currently working on a five track EP scheduled to be released by year’s end.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15015

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Nexcyx

Opening for Eryka Badu and Angie Stone has been the highlights of the band's young career. On both occasions Nexcyx left a crowd of almost 10,000 begging for more. Starting as a six member group they have evolved into a tightly knit, high energy, four member band with a unique sound... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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7:30pm CDT

Nick Catchdubs

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Nick Catchdubs

CeoFools Gold

Friday March 18, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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7:30pm CDT

The Burning of Rome

the Burning of Rome has managed to cut a stylistic niche into the heart of California's avant-garde music scene. Deriving influence from such artists as Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle), Danny Elfman (Oingo Boingo), and Phil Spector, the mixture of orchestral pop with dark rock has led the San Diego based seven-piece to the release of their second album: DEATH-POP. -- With the circulation of DEATH-POP, the group has continued their momentum on the music circuit with another set of tours throughout the western states - this being done independently, and with the support of fans rather than a label.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14193

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The Burning of Rome

San Diego based quintet The Burning of Rome boast a handful of acclaimed releases under their belt, domestic and international tours, and a burgeoning cult following. The groups’ sound is akin to Brian Eno, Todd Rungren, The Flaming Lips, Faith No More, Oingo Boingo, Devo, Killing... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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7:30pm CDT

The Fling

The Fling—an honest and ambitious four-piece from Long Beach, Calif.—will self-release their first full-length record “When The Madhouses Appear” on their own label, Lady Monk Records, in stores Aug. 27 and digitally Aug. 31. Recorded by local wizard Matt Wignall (Cold War Kids, Deep Sea Diver) and engineered by Los Angeles technical guru Raymond Richards (Local Natives, The Henry Clay People), the album was carefully crafted to meet the demands of all involved. Dustin Lovelis (guitar, vocals) wrote from a young age and collaborated with brother Graham Lovelis (bass, vocals), but it wasn’t until 2007 that Dustin took the project and pushed it center. The Lovelis boys extracted The Fling’s name from a band their father founded in his twenties which split shortly after Dustin was born, but the Lovelis brothers—partnering with Justin Ivey (drums) and Justin Roeland (guitar, keys, vocals)—are carrying out The Fling legacy and have been writing, recording and touring together since 2008. With several regional and national tours behind them, a five-song EP (“Ghost Dance”) and a 7-inch (“Out Of My Head”) all attracting critical acclaim, The Fling has garnered a loyal following across the Southland. They’ve shared the stage with the likes of Dawes, The Growlers and fellow Long Beach bands Delta Spirit, Avi Buffalo and We Barbarians. “When The Madhouses Appear” taps into the dark and strange ethos of the individuals within the band while managing to capture the bliss that only the weary can oblige, with the vulnerability of Elliott Smith, the deep, old grit of The Pretty Things and the apathetic bite of the Pixies. The Fling’s new album tremors with the clashing of chaotic walls of sound attempting to strangle the silence, resulting in a delicate balance of ethereal mania…and if you ask the band, they wouldn’t have it any other way. The Fling will be touring again nationally this fall to support the new album, beginning with a CD release party on Aug. 27 at Spaceland in Los Angeles. REVIEWS “The album achieves that difficult balance between cohesion and contour: that is, each song has its own silhouette, but is clearly part of the same landscape...heartfelt and personal-an unfiltered transcript of inner monologues.” Kristina Benson (LA RECORD) “…Shoegaze inflicted folk music, woozy pop balladry, swirling psychedelics, luscious vocal harmonies, and all around incredible song writing. Tracks like "Cold Comfort" combine all of these skills into one sweeping, roaring dreamscape of modern alternative rock…incredibly impressive debut…we should be hearing a lot from these guys in the years to come.” Dan Goldin (EXPLODING IN SOUND) "I don’t know why more people don’t know about these guys, Long Beach is something of an untapped wealth of great music that largely, and unfairly, stays within its own confines. I hope that’s not the case for this band, because I was just sent their latest album and it’s brilliant." Nada Alic (FRIENDS WITH BOTH ARMS
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15083

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The Fling

The Fling—an honest and ambitious four-piece from Long Beach, Calif.—will self-release their first full-length record “When The Madhouses Appear” on their own label, Lady Monk Records, in stores Aug. 27 and digitally Aug. 31. Recorded by local wizard Matt Wignall (Cold War... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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7:30pm CDT

Times New Viking

The title in 2008 was Rip It Off. It wasn’t prophetic – quite the opposite – it was a slogan, an instruction as simple as play, record, fuck, and do drugs. If you’ve been in a band since then (or, correctly, since Dig Yourself appeared in 2005) and this isn’t how things go, you’re kidding yourself. Back then, were you an inhabitant of any frustrated scene like Columbus, Ohio, USA, re-happenings were circumstance, lo-fi was necessity, and in this gnarly landscape you had to do it yourself. Actually you still do, always have. That’s if you want to make a lasting impression. There’s middle class poverty out there now, prolonged adolescence in half-way homes. Punk is about a lot of things, but these days kids without internet are punk. Times New Viking have always embraced this code. By avoiding the pratfalls of trends and the impersonality of technology, instead handcrafting their wares, ink stains on their fingertips, they’ve managed to hang on in a fickle reality. Though forever tethered to the ‘90s renaissance of bands like Pavement and Guided By Voices (two bands with which Times New Viking have shared extensive tours with in 2010), there’s has never been a slacker indifference or aloof whimsy – it’s a sharp, determined, grind. Always an exercise in “romantic nihilism,” the three of them, Jared, Beth, and Adam, busy bees out making art, love, friends and enemies. 'Dancer Equired' is a return to the hive, even if the record’s creation was out of their usual boundaries. It should be known that for the first time the trio escaped to a studio. Between Columbus Discount Recordings and the famed Mus-i-col (closest thing to Muscle Shoals we got) during the Summer of Violence. With the help of Adam Smith and Dustin White, Times New Viking produced and recorded and album that sounds like a mellow night out. Though it abandons the pissy histrionics of the past, it remains loud and brash, with mammoth guitars still piled on, only magnifying the bright beautiful traits of the band has nurtured since the beginning. Now they say “It’s a Culture,” and as the nuanced melodies of 'Dancer Equired' appear directly on the surface (as opposed to, say, buried underneath) you begin to believe it. It would be easy to describe the album as a new chapter, but in knowing the forward-thinking, never-settled energies of Times New Viking, this is an entirely new book. Rip it up and start again. There’s a new wave in the driving anthem “Fuck Her Tears,” a new bohemian in “California Roll,” new slogans at every turn. Whether it is to “Try Harder,” a see-saw stomp directed towards the band and their audience, or “Don’t Go to Liverpool,” a song that questions the trash fantastic life on the fringe, the action is usually “go,” the refrain being as important and foreboding as it is fleeting and ephemeral. The most telling evolution for Times New Viking comes in the sway or the grown-up measures the band focuses upon with detailed precision in songs like “Want to Exist,” and especially Dancer Equired’s first single “No Room To Live.” In the latter, that impenetrable shell that may have kept average listeners at bay is finally shattered, the fuzz and hiss sits on a bench arms crossed, the elegiac hum of two voices sticks around longer than usual, inviting you inside this time around. No longer the end of all things – here’s to the sweet side. Wumme Wenders Columbus, Ohio November 24th, 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13342

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Times New Viking

The title in 2008 was Rip It Off. It wasn’t prophetic – quite the opposite – it was a slogan, an instruction as simple as play, record, fuck, and do drugs. If you’ve been in a band since then (or, correctly, since Dig Yourself appeared in 2005) and this isn’t how things... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
The Parish

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7:35pm CDT

HOWL

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Howl

Hailing from Providence RI and formed in 2006, Howl is a thick, sludgey doom metal band made up of Vincent Hausman, Josh Durocher-Jones, Robert Icaza, and Tim St. Amour. After graduating together from Rhode Island School of Design, Hausman and St. Amour decided to focus their efforts... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:35pm - 8:35pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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7:45pm CDT

Kastle

The popularity of bass-heavy dance music is spreading like wildfire across the world, with many producers crafting their own styles of dubstep, grime and garage. In the humble city of Pittsburgh, PA DJ/producer Kastle has cultivated his own style of bass-heavy beats with a soulful twist reminiscent of classic Chicago house. After teaching himself guitar and piano around the age of 12, Barrett Richards pooled his efforts towards electronic instrumentation about two years later. He began taking production as seriously as he did DJing during that time, and involved himself deep into the Northeast rave scene. It was no surprise that in time, though, personal growth and 14 years of production experience paired with a degree in audio engineering would breed a new sound. Kastle came to life at a pivotal moment after a big move from Boston back to his hometown of Pittsburgh in March 2009. After nearly a year of conceptualizing, he knew he was working on something special. The name itself implies a fortress, a personal space that is used to cultivate a long-time love of hip-hop and R&B, old garage and 2-step and fuse it with the magnetizing effect that dubstep, garage and bass-heavy music has had on Barrett and, really, the various communities of underground electronic music. Readjusting to Steel City - a concentrated environment of blue collars and strong values - he wasted zero effort to get the project off the ground. The studio and touring dichotomy of an artist's life is a perfect yin & yang for Kastle in both his production and outlook. His professional experience as an engineer puts forth clean, crisp production, but his love for the party provides a playful bass that eats a room. Altogether, the wide varieties of vocals - both originals and sampled - are a key element to Kastle's sound. "I grew up on hip hop and R&B, and sampling is considered an art form," he says. "It's becoming more and more fun to dig through old records and find obscure samples." He cites another unexpected influence -legendary French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard, who had once said that "it's not where you take things from, it's where you take them to." Straight out of the gates Kastle has garnished strong media attention from the likes of XLR8R, URB and Fact Magazine along with plays on BBC Radio 1.His fresh and unique production work has also seen him working with big labels such as Ministry of Sound and Scion A/V and he has lent his production chops to rework artists such as Example, Blu Mar Ten and The Glitch Mob. With so much accomplished in such a short time, it is clear that not even the sky is the limit for the future of Kastle.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14002

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Kastle

Kastle’s forward-thinking music results from his long-time love of hip-hop and R&B, fused with the magnetizing effect that garage, house, dubstep and bass-heavy music has had on him. He recently dropped his highly anticipated debut album KASTLE, which climbed the iTunes Top 10 Electronic... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:45pm - 8:45pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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7:45pm CDT

Lawjick vs. J-Redd

Texas Battle League is the premier rap battle league in Texas. With a roster of over 40 rappers and expanding, TBL is taking the state by storm. In this battle Lawjick from San Antonio takes on J-Redd of Austin. You can watch all of our past events at http://www.TexasBattleLeague.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14780

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Lawjick vs. J-Redd

Texas Battle League is the premier rap battle league in Texas. With a roster of over 40 rappers and expanding, TBL is taking the state by storm. In this battle Lawjick from San Antonio takes on J-Redd of Austin. You can watch all of our past events at http://www.TexasBattleLeague... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:45pm - 8:45pm CDT
Fuze

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7:45pm CDT

Viper Creek Club

Viper Creek Club (VCC) is the joint effort of Seattleites Mat Wisner and Brandon Jensen. The duo evolved from the Spokane-based band Ambulance for Angeles when Mat and Brandon connected after moving to Seattle. After turnover and change in that previous project, they sought a way to bring their various aspirations together into a new venture. Along the way, their changing ambitions and personal struggles became musical discovery and growth. Originally an idea in one of Mat’s demo songs for Ambulance for Angeles, VCC is now their alliance, formed by their sometimes diverging fascinations. The unlikely combination of styles and ideas that emerge from this duo makes for a refreshing brand of electro-pop music. VCC is inherently influenced by Mat and Brandon’s separate undertakings and their own ideas about sound, composition methods, and genre are continually expanding through them. Outside of VCC, Brandon records, mixes, and masters local bands and acoustic musicians. Mat produces, engineers, and mixes for local hip hop artists and is currently producing a buzzed about remix album. The Stranger’s Charles Mudede calls Viper Creek Club’s hip hop project “the first solid, artistic connection between local indie rock and indie hip hop… In Viper Creek Club’s remixes, we hear a connection that’s convincing and alive with an energy that’s genuinely new.” Their debut album Letters was released in August 2010, receiving very positive reviews as well as regular plays on KEXP in Seattle (Top 10 on the North West music chart). Mastered by Grammy award nominated engineer, Evren Goknar, and recorded by acclaimed Seattle engineer, Frank Mazzeo (in his own Push/Pull studio as well as Seattle’s famous London Bridge), the album combines smart production techniques with organic percussion and piano, making it both deliberate and natural at the same time. VCC’s beats are carefully constructed and synth-focused, never failing to get a party going. The sound is heavily influenced by euro pop music but also genres such as hip hop. Wisner provides vocals, keys, beats, and loops, while Jensen plays guitar. Songs are influenced by everything from murder mysteries to lust gone wrong, creating a consistently catchy album that will make you want to move from start to finish. Viper Creek Club has been featured in The Stranger, Seattle Weekly, online in URB Magazine, ShortAndSweetNYC, and popular Seattle blogs like Seattle Show Gal and Another Rainy Saturday. “We could very well be staring the next big thing directly in the face,” wrote Nikki Benson of Seattle Show Gal, “the vocal tones flow perfectly with the energy and emotion of the song, and the production is top notch.” Mat and Brandon put all of their passion and experience to good use with VCC, making this club one that you will want to be a part of. As Mudede put it, “there’s a new sound in town, and it’s being made by Viper Creek Club.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13077

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Viper Creek Club

Viper Creek Club (VCC) is the joint effort of Seattleites Mat Wisner and Brandon Jensen. The duo evolved from the Spokane-based band Ambulance for Angeles when Mat and Brandon connected after moving to Seattle. After turnover and change in that previous project, they sought a way... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 7:45pm - 8:45pm CDT
Mohawk

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7:50pm CDT

Peter Rosenberg (Host)

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Peter Rosenberg (Host)

http://rosenbergradio.com

Friday March 18, 2011 7:50pm - 8:50pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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8:00pm CDT

1,2,3

Hailing from the steel city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1, 2, 3 consists of long time friends Nic Snyder and Josh Sickels. Originally started as a side project from the The Takeover UK, Snyder found himself increasingly drawn to 1, 2, 3 and the freedom it gave him to express his own musical ambitions. In May 2010, having only been together for a few months, 1, 2, 3 released their first UK single, ‘Going Away Party’, on hot tastemaker label Chess Club. Surrounding the release, the band played their first live UK shows, including The Great Escape festival in Brighton, plus an amazing Club NME performance at Koko in London. The limited edition 7” combines Safe as Milk-era Captain Beefheart guitars, Dr. John style freaked-out tingling percussion and Snyder’s night-crawler vocals, while the B-side, ‘Feeling Holy’, is no less arresting: a sci-fi lullaby that comes over like a stoned Mercury Rev and shows a softer side to Snyder’s voice over sepia tinged guitars, looped vocals and woozy synths.  Snyder grew up inspired by a steady diet of Mercury-era Rod Stewart, Neil Young, Bacharach and his all-time favourite, Roy Orbison, but he was lured into writing his own music by his father. A collector of punk 7’s back in the seventies, his dad was also a piano player in Pittsburgh’s monolithic Iron City Houserockers, probably the biggest band to come out of the Three Rivers area in the 1970/80's. Surrounded by photos of his dad on stage with Springsteen and B.B. King, Snyder was inevitably influenced by Blues and Motown as well. Drummer, Sickels, who himself has a diverse musical palette, has been playing with Snyder for over a decade. Josh confirms, “Nic listens to literally everything and I think you can hear that in our songs.” Being able to explore new musical directions without any existing boundaries has allowed the duo to experiment and create a handful of songs that are all remarkably different, yet complimentary to each other - the common thread being Snyder’s defiant, soulful vocals and a yearning nostalgia. Since November 2010, 1,2,3 has signed with Frenchkiss Records, released a second Chess Club UK single (“Little Cure” b/w “Big Beige”) and recorded their debut album New Heaven with Nicolas Vernhes (Bjork, Dirty Projectors, Animal Collective). The band will hit the road in February and March, including a number of showcases confirmed for SXSW. New Heaven is scheduled for release late Spring / early Summer 2011. Web: http://www.myspace.com/1comma2comma3
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14120

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Club de Ville

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8:00pm CDT

AgesandAges

AgesandAges is not a cult. Sure, the seven-piece Portland group exudes enough electric joy that it often feels like a big tent revival. And sure, one finds oneself using church words to describe the band’s sound: A powerful, life-affirming and exploratory blend of lessons learned from bands like the Kinks, XTC, and War—all set ablaze with a buoyant, unbridled optimism. And yeah, there are frequent lyrical references to voluntary seclusion, communal living and an existence “under the radar” littered throughout the band’s debut, Alright You Restless. In fact, all ten of the album’s tracks examine the idea of seceding from the oppressive daily grind. But there’s a key difference between this Portland seven-piece and cult bands like Father Yod’s Yahowa 13 or even the similarly joyous Polyphonic Spree: AgesandAges invites you into its ranks. In live performance, as gorgeous vocal harmonies rise victoriously to refuse the skepticism and irony that terrorize our daily lives, the venue becomes the commune, and the audience is given an opportunity to lower its guard. Everybody sings and everybody shares in the ecstatic energy that sets AgesandAges apart from most of its less vibrant Northwest contemporaries. See, the Northwest isn't known for its enthusiasm. For all the marketing ploys and misconceptions born in the grunge era, some stereotypes are correct: There really are a lot of frowning concertgoers who stand, unmoving with arms crossed, at the back of the room during their favorite band's shows. "Portland is sort of a shoulder-shrug vortex,” says AgesandAges frontman Tim Perry. “It’s a ‘whatever’ culture.” Perry’s old band, Pseudosix, was—despite a great deal of talent and a constant, low-level buzz—often greeted with that famous Northwest apathy. So, when the band closed shop, Perry took a logical next step: He started AgesandAges, a project that couldn’t be ignored. And while bolts of inspiration are a dime a dozen, AgesandAges has transformed Perry’s into a forest fire. What must have felt, at first, like a dare or a gimmick—forming a band so earnest and heart-on-sleeve that any jaded soul within its gravitational pull would be disarmed and physically moved—has become a full-on mission statement. This indomitable spirit (a “near-militant positivity,” as Portland Monthly put it), combined with the band’s considerable chops, have been enough to make the AgesandAges a hometown favorite poised for national success. Amazingly, the band found a way to translate its stomping, relentless live show seamlessly to disc, as well. Recorded in 8 days with producer Kevin Robinson (Viva Voce, Blue Giant) at Amore!phonics, Perry says AgesandAges’ secret was keeping things live. The band avoided overdubs as much as possible; performing its songs as a full unit and singing together into a shared microphone. The resulting record sounds alternately sharp (the explosive, riff-packed opener, “No Nostalgia”; the complex, twisting “These Elbows”) and warm (the exotic and haunting “The Peaks”; the slow-building “When I Was Idle”), with the band’s rich percussive elements weaving into the campfire pop strums of acoustic guitar and graceful flourishes of strings and piano. In AgesandAges quiet moments, Perry often leads the way—but there’s no mistaking that the group uses every member to his or her fullest: The most rewarding result being the layered vocal harmonies that comprise the backbone of AgesandAges’ timeless sound. It’s a sonic landscape that’s as big or as little as it needs to be, shifting effortlessly from intimate to elaborate. It only takes one listen to hear that Alright You Restless is one of the strongest debut albums to come out of the Northwest in quite some time. AgesandAges didn’t start as a cult, but there’s a pretty good chance it’ll grow into one.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14319

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Ages and Ages

Ages and Ages is more than a band. It’s a collective of like-minded souls that believe in the power of music to change the world and elevate the spirit. Their music is bright and uplifting, with lyrics, penned by bandleader Tim Perry, that deliver serious introspective messages... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Rusty Spurs

8:00pm CDT

Amen Dunes

Amen Dunes is Damon McMahon at times joined by friends. He used to live in China now he is living in New York. He sleeps a lot and has nothing else to say about his biography.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13167

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Amen Dunes

Amen Dunes, the solo project of Damon McMahon, began with recordings made in the fall of 2006 in upstate New York. Those tapes were initially put on the shelf as personal recordings never intended for release. The following summer, McMahon moved to China, living in Beijing for the... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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8:00pm CDT

Babeshadow

Tripping on a summer ray of good vibration moonshine, Babe Shadow are an Arcadian beat-combo for our time. They make a buoyant and lovelorn guitar-twanging kind of pop music, for hot nights and romancers and dancers. Their intentions are pure. Tom and Dave Shadow co-write all the songs, an acoustic guitar each, in the time-honoured and good-old-fashioned way. Their influences are “fifties and sixties music with clean guitars.” They say they particularly like “Marc Bolan” and some old band called “The Beatles.” In a scene clogged up with shoegazers and twittering electronics, Babeshadow are happy pagan luddites. “When we started this band we vowed never to use synthesizers,” declares Dave, “or guitar pedals or anything like that.” There are no special effects at work here beyond cigarette smoke and mirrors. Tom and Dave have been best friends and consistent collaborators in music since they were twelve. “Making all the music we’ve made together over the years,” Dave says, “we’ve learned that we just want to keep it acoustic and natural. Music loses its soul when it’s just like; you push a button and a machine plays it all for you.” Tom and Dave came dangerously close to being called just ‘Tom and Dave,’ until they decided in a hurry, backstage a Pete Doherty support slot, to go with the kooky new moniker, plucked from the long title of the T-Rex tune that was playing at the time. It suited and it stuck. “We went through weeks and weeks after that, and sheets and sheets of paper, trying to come up with a proper band name. But in the end we came back to the one we started with” says Tom. “It’s kind of dumb but we like it.” The duo play and record and produce everything themselves, and they want to keep it that way. When they play live shows, they get a band together. They have an aversion to strumming chords, and so the songs are often over picked-out, tropical-sounding guitar lines. These two aren’t Afrobeat connoisseurs though, in the mode of a lot of jazzy new worldy-sounding bands out now. “I’ve never really listened to any African music” says Dave Shadow; “But I think I might try to this week. I’m told that I’m really going to like it.” The boys’ lyrics trade in the timeless and touching chestnuts of all the great romantic popular music: love, love, love, (it’s only love). It IS only love! Babeshadow encourage us to dance away our grasp of all this, by way of their dreamy, loved-up, good-old-fashioned make-the-club-dance sound. “The songs all come from dreams, or ideas of little stories, or paintings or photographs” says Tom. His distinctive warble sings words they write together. Tom is so tall and skinny and pretty that it’s actually kind of alarming. “I’ve written loads of songs about girls,” says Dave Shadow (shorter but still also tall and skinny and pretty); “but there’s basically been, like, no girl.” Babe Shadow say their heartfelt message is simply “Enjoy yourself.” They say they “didn’t start a band in any protest against anything, or to promote anything in particular, other than people enjoying themselves.” They say they’re not purists, but they rail against “plastic sounds” and “synthesised noises that were like, made in factories” and stuff. Tom always seems to be wearing a vest; this guy’s shoulders, at least, are closer to nature than most of us ours. In the ramshackle front-room studio in the flat on Shacklewell ‘creative hub’ Lane that they share (where their pals Jack Penate and Milo ‘Big Pink’ Cordell live a couple of doors down) Tom and Dave Shadow have honed their stripped-down, out-of-time, primitive jangly love-clatter into something a bit like Marc Bolan fronting The Modern Lovers while they play Anglophone folk songs in the style of a load of world music they’re only vaguely aware of. They make love songs that are pop songs that are pure of heart and intention. What’s not to like, you cynical cunts? Luv Luv Luv Records is proud to release Babe Shadow’s debut E.P into the burgeoning atmosphere of the summer. Keep your chin up, is all we’re saying; have a knees-up, cut loose, cut a rug. Remember what all this pop music’s all about. Play this record loud and dance about with the people you love. It’s only love. But love is hard to stop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14588

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Babeshadow

Tripping on a summer ray of good vibration moonshine, Babe Shadow are an Arcadian beat-combo for our time. They make a buoyant and lovelorn guitar-twanging kind of pop music, for hot nights and romancers and dancers. Their intentions are pure. Tom and Dave Shadow co-write all the... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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8:00pm CDT

Bearsuit

Bearsuit are an art-rock/dance/punk band from Norwich, UK. Comparisons include Architecture in Helsinki, Everything Everything, The Go! Team, Sonic Youth, Deerhoof, Huggy Bear, and Black Kids. They are due to release a new album "The Phantom Forest", recorded by Gareth Parton (The Go Team, Foals, Breeders) in March 2011 on Fortuna Pop (Pains of Being Pure At Heart, Crystal Stilts). They will be touring the UK in February and March, before heading to SXSW to play a showcase slot curated by Huw Stephens (BBC Radio 1). Bearsuit have previously played various festivals including Latitude, Bestival, The Great Escape and Offset, as well as several abroad including Emmaboda (Sweden) and CMJ in New York, where they were voted 'Best Breakthrough Act' in a New York Times poll of badge-holders and received shining reviews, including Pitchfork. They have also supported the likes of Crystal Castles, Melt Banana, Future of the Left, Lightspeed Champion, and Hot Chip. The band have been championed by BBC radio DJs including John Peel, Steve Lamacq, Huw Stephens, Zane Lowe, Rob Da Bank, Phill Jupitus, Marc Riley, Tom Ravenscroft, Tom Robinson, Colin Murray, Gideon Coe and John Kennedy on XFM. Accolades include scooping 'Vinyl of the Week' in the NME, 'Pick of the Week' in The Guardian, and 'Album of the Fortnight' in Artrocker. As well as touring extensively in the UK, the band have completed a 16-date tour of the US taking in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Grand Rapids, St Louis and Pittsburgh. Bearsuit are Iain Ross on guitar and keyboards, Lisa Horton on keyboards, Jan Robertson on guitar and keyboards, Charlene Katuwawala on bass and Joe Naylor or drums. All five sing.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12422

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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8:00pm CDT

Bhi Bhiman

"Pronounced "Bee Bee-men," this first-generation Sri Lankan American musician is pretty sure there's no one else in the world with his name. Even if there is, chances are no other Bhi Bhiman could write a song as cool and catchy as the Bay Area's Bhi Bhiman can.” -The San Francisco Chronicle Bhiman is currently working on his sophomore album with producer Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Langhorne Slim, etc). Recording just wrapped at Kassirer's studio in Parsonsfield, Maine--a house built in 1790 known as The Great North Sound Society. The album, likely to be self-titled, should be out in April of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14066

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Bhi Bhiman

Bhi Bhiman is an American original, and yet he seems transported from an era when songs were more important than the pretty faces that delivered them. His rich, bellowing tenor can soothe or explode at a moment’s notice. His lived-in, knowing delivery belies his years. His songwriting... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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8:00pm CDT

Birds & Batteries

Birds & Batteries are on a steady rise with consistently sold out shows in San Francisco, a new album and more national touring ahead. Their March tour will bring them to several festivals including SXSW, Noise Pop (SF), Foburg (New Orleans), 35 Conferette (Denton), Mission Creek (IC) and Switchboard (SF). "Panorama" is the third full-length from Birds & Batteries and their finest work to date (Spune/ Velvet Blue Music). The new album is a rare mix of organic and electronic, pop and experimental and an effortless play of surprising elements. Panorama conjures up blue skies and big views and is unlike anything in the current indie landscape. Birds & Batteries' "Up To No Good" EP (2009, Eightmaps) showed singer / bandleader Mike Sempert exploring synth-funk and the influences of Bowie's "Scary Monsters" and P-funk. On "Panorama" (2010, Spune/Velvet Blue Music) his love for artists like Harry Nilsson, ELO, and David Byrne shines through, and he trades in a bit of the irony for empathy. Sempert might as well be a scientist in his next life, as he is able to blend his classic folk-ish voice with synth textures for down right futuristic results. When pressed for a simple summary, he's described the sound as "Art-rock meets Tom Petty." Basically it's not all that easy to define. Sempert is joined by Christopher Walsh (guitar), Jill Heinke (bass), and Brian Michelson (drums). The music of Birds & Batteries has been featured on Gossip Girl, Fuel TV and MTV.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13135

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Birds & Batteries

Birds & Batteries are on a steady rise with consistently sold out shows in San Francisco, a new album and more national touring ahead. Their March tour will bring them to several festivals including SXSW, Noise Pop (SF), Foburg (New Orleans), 35 Conferette (Denton), Mission Creek... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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8:00pm CDT

Biters

Who the Hell are the Biters Who the hell are the Biters? To start with, they are a four-piece band based in Atlanta, GA, with the exception of one member who lives in Baltimore. The members of the band are; Tuk, formally of the Heart Attacks, on guitar and lead vox, Matt (guitar, background vox), Travis (bass, background vox) and Joey (drums. He ain’t Phil Collins). Matt, the newest member, is the one who lives in Baltimore for those paying attention. The band came together with the addition of Matt in November of 2009 and hit the ground running. The band began rehearsals as the Biters, with their first show that month. From there, they started making quick noise in the Atlanta music scene. Rising to become one of the top bands in the city. Their record label, Underrated Records, also based in Atlanta, has a series of EPs planned for the band in 2010. Songs like the debut EP’s lead single and brilliantly fun “Hang Around” to “So Cheap, So Deadly” show the beginnings of the bands breadth all the while still sounding like the same band. Just like the Biters influences: Cheap Trick, Sweet, T-Rex, and Big Star all five of the songs on the EP contain lots of harmonies and strong chorus’ and a concerted effort to sound as good as possible. Something the band feels is lacking in so much of modern day underground rock. The music does not need to be polished spit-shine clean, but it should always sound as good as possible otherwise what’s the point. The lyrics, while seemingly innocent, actually may imply something more sinister; a really good time either going on or already had. The listeners get to choose and find out for themselves. In addition to the Biters, Tuk is a part of a gang called the Hate City Rockers. This benevolent crew puts together great shows in Atlanta and is working on a follow up to the successful “Now Dig This” video series. The idea is to bring back the rock shows (think Old Grey Whistle Test and Top Of The Pops), from the 60’s and 70’s. The first installment of “Now Dig This”, which featured a select group of 5 Atlanta bands shot in the winter of 2010, has spread like wildfire by word of mouth. In between recording, the band has hit the road, bringing their fantastic live show to the masses and building a solid, faithful, supportive and strong fan base. This is another area in which the Biters work very hard; play great shows. The band wants to be able to deliver each song live just as they do on record, but with even more energy and heart. The kind of energy only a live show can allow. This idea, while not new but somewhat forgotten, has worked very well for the four guys. Fans love it, as do many of those who have never seen them and are not familiar with the Biters. After one show or listen, the Biters are hard to forget.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12345

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Biters

"I guess releasing one outta-this-world album in 2010 wasn’t enough for these power pop superheroes because they’ve gone ahead and dropped yet another five-song masterpiece on us like a sack full o’ diamonds. Seriously, if they keep this up my heart’s gonna explode in a shower... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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8:00pm CDT

Blue October

Blue October have risen through the ranks to become a platinum selling rock band with a body of work that includes modern rock hits like “Hate Me” and “Dirt Room” and the #1 VH-1 smash, “Into The Ocean.” The band’s sixth album will be released in the summer of 2011 when they will take their heart on the sleeve live show from Austin City Limits to the world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12726

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Blue October

Blue October have risen through the ranks to become a platinum selling rock band with a body of work that includes modern rock hits like “Hate Me” and “Dirt Room” and the #1 VH-1 smash, “Into The Ocean.” The band’s sixth album will be released in the summer of 2011 when... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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8:00pm CDT

Calder Quartet

Deemed 'Superb' by The New York Times, the Calder Quartet continues to expand its unique array of projects by performing traditional quartet repertoire as well as partnering with innovative modern composers, emerging musicians, and performers across genres. Inspired by innovative American artist Alexander Calder, the group was awarded the 2009 ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award in recognition of its exciting programming and collaborations. The quartet has worked with and performed with pivotal modern composers such as Terry Riley, Christopher Rouse and Thomas Adès to indie rock bands including The Airborne Toxic Event, Vampire Weekend and party rocker Andrew WK. Recent highlights for the Calder Quartet include performances at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville; New Haven's International Festival of Arts and Ideas; Walt Disney Concert Hall as part of the Green Umbrella Series, in concert with Grammy-winning pianist Gloria Cheng at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Performance highlights in the 2010-2011 season include the group's Carnegie Hall debut, the Washington Performing Arts Society, the 2010 Melbourne Festival with Thomas Adès as pianist and the world premiere of a new work by composer Andrew Norman for the University of Southern California Presidential Inauguration. The Calder Quartet toured across North America with Andrew W.K. and The Airborne Toxic Event this past year and has been featured on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, the Late Show with David Letterman, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel, and the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. The group has long-standing relationships with composers Terry Riley and Christopher Rouse. The Calder Quartet first met Riley when they shared a concert as part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic's Minimalist Jukebox Festival in 2006 and recently released a limited edition vinyl release of Riley's Trio and Quartet in commemoration of the composers' 75th birthday. The Calder is also the first quartet in two decades to have a work written for them by composer Christopher Rouse. Carnegie Hall, New Haven's International Festival of Arts and Ideas, La Jolla Music Society, and Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival co-commissioned Rouse to write a new quartet for the Calder, which premiered at the New Haven Festival of Arts and Ideas in June 2010. The quartet's album of Christopher Rouse works "Transfiguration" was also released this year. About the album, Gramophone says, "Rouse's disquieting quartets are given powerful performances by the Calder." In 2008, the Calder Quartet released its first album which featured the music of Thomas Ades, Mozart, and Ravel. They were able to expand their relationship with Thomas Adès by working directly with the composer on a performance of Arcadiana as part of the Green Umbrella Series at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in May 2008, as well as in concert with the composer in Stockholm at the Stockholm Philmarmonic Orchestra's Konserthuset in November 2009. Of that performance the Guardian UK said, "the Calder Quartet played the most insightful and moving performance of Thomas Ades's Arcadiana I've ever heard." The Calder Quartet continues its relationship with the Carlsbad Music Festival, an alternative classical music festival, which the group co-founded with composer Matt McBane in 2004. The festival presents concerts in both San Diego and Los Angeles as well as outreach programs and a composers commissioning competition. Commissioned works for the Calder Quartet through the Festival include a piece by Tristan Perich incorporating 1-bit electronics and a piece by Christine Southworth using robotic instruments. At this time, there are twelve original quartets commissioned for the Calder by the Carlsbad Music Festival. The Calder Quartet studied together at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music and the Colburn Conservatory of Music with Ronald Leonard, and at the Juilliard School, where it received the Artist Diploma in Chamber Music Studies as the Juilliard Graduate Resident String Quartet. They have also studied with Professor Eberhard Feltz at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin, and collaborated with such notable performers as Menahem Pressler and Joseph Kalichstein. The quartet regularly conducts masterclasses and are the quartet-in-residence at the Colburn Conservatory.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12638

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Calder Quartet

Deemed 'Superb' by The New York Times, the Calder Quartet continues to expand its unique array of projects by performing traditional quartet repertoire as well as partnering with innovative modern composers, emerging musicians, and performers across genres. Inspired by innovative... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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8:00pm CDT

Capo

From the deserts and shootouts of Tijuana, to the mainstreets of Mexico City, CAPO combines the honesty of Mexican folk and country with the power of indie rock. Four rocker cowboys - Tito - vocals/leader (Tijuana), Vicente - guitar (Michoacán), Adrián - drums (Veracruz port), and Juan - bass (Mexico City) blend psychedelic folk, classic rock, lo-fi aesthetics into textured soundscapes that speak to and from the soul. Un Corazon Se Quema -2010- ( A burning Heart) was recorded in Mexico City, under the engineering of George Aja, and later mastered at Grey Market Mastering (Montreal, Canada) by Harris Newman (Arcade Fire). CAPO´s first single “Imposible” will be released November 15th by Ombligo Records (Perú).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11201

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Capo

From the deserts and shootouts of Tijuana, to the mainstreets of Mexico City, CAPO combines the honesty of Mexican folk and country with the power of indie rock. Four rocker cowboys - Tito - vocals/leader (Tijuana), Vicente - guitar (Michoacán), Adrián - drums (Veracruz port), and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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8:00pm CDT

Classixx (Between Sets)

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Classixx (Between Sets)

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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8:00pm CDT

Dapuntobeat

DaPuntoBeat is a Mexico City based six piece band with eight years of history under their belt. Easy to digest but hard to forget. DPB is a high potency and explosive live act that combines rock, funk and electronic elements to unleash passions on the dance floor! DaPuntoBeat is the only Latin American act to have been invited to the Festival Internacional de Benicassim (FIB) in Spain, on two different occasions. This summer, DaPuntoBeat performed along artists such as Tricky, Sigur Rose, La Casa Azul, The Buzzcocks, The National and My Bloody Valentine—among many others—at the FIB and the Way Out West Music Festival in Göteborg, Sweden. DPB also performed in front of an ecstatic audience at a sold out Södra Teatern in Stockholm. Monoluna and the Celebrate Mexico Now! Festival teamed up to bring DaPuntoBeat with its high-potency electro-rasposon-dancefloor-ready sound to New York City, where they played at Joe's Pub on last September. Currently, the memebrs of DPB are hard at work, promoting their latest release. DPB just came back from the inSurgentes 2010 tour, and which inclded several of Mexico's most important independent bands. Tour included several European cities.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10976

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Dapuntobeat

DaPuntoBeat is a Mexico City based six piece band with eight years of history under their belt. Easy to digest but hard to forget. DPB is a high potency and explosive live act that combines rock, funk and electronic elements to unleash passions on the dance floor! DaPuntoBeat is the... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Friends

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8:00pm CDT

David Dondero

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David Dondero

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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8:00pm CDT

Dee-1

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Venue 222

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8:00pm CDT

Dibia$e

Enter the world of Los Angeles based producer DIBIA$E, a dichotomy of urban decay and pixelated fantasy DIBIA$ES' sound is a unique blend of boom-bap cracks, 8-bit fantasies, and half remembered soul chops. His sounds is as much of a reflection of his involvement in various underground L.A. scenes; as it is of his own personal history. The L.A. producer grew up in Watts, the South Los Angeles neighborhood notorious for its race riots and inner city strife. DIBIA$E turned away from his gang-infested surroundings and resigned to his garage, where he found solace in video games and music production. DIBIA$ES' musical journey includes the boundless experimentation of the "Sketchbook" afterhour beat swaps, the madness of L.A. hot-spot "Low End Theory", where he claims home field advantage and through his musical headwaters, the legendary South Central LA hip-hop open mic "Project Blowed" In 2010, DIBIA$E celebrated the release of his first full length LP, "Machines Hate Me" (Alpha Pup Records). The album has been deemed an unbridled statement for the future of L.A. sound. Scatterbrained beats, fuzzed-out synths and unforgiving bass, the album trumps the already steep lever of anticipation for this release. This album serves as a bold statement for the personal and musical journet that DIBIA$E has made, a journey that, judging by his creative prowess, has only just begun.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13350

Artists

Dibia$e

Enter the world of Los Angeles based producer DIBIA$E, a dichotomy of urban decay and pixelated fantasy DIBIA$ES' sound is a unique blend of boom-bap cracks, 8-bit fantasies, and half remembered soul chops. His sounds is as much of a reflection of his involvement in various underground... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Barcelona

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8:00pm CDT

Dirty Beaches

Artists

Dirty Beaches

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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8:00pm CDT

Distractions

Distractions require an inordinate amount of attention considering their namesake, combining Arthur Russell detail and Bill Callahan sentiment on a Scott Walker-sized stage of weird. Band leader Tom Owens' baritone voice is so starkly contrasted by the noir pop that surrounds it, the effect is that of a jarring blow. Seemingly opaque yet ornate as a church spire, melodies smolder while songs force you to confront them in unsettling altercations that you only remember when you wake up the next morning. But you remember them. Go see a black & white film in a theater you walked to alone on a whim on a cloudless night. It sounds like that.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13761

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Distractions

Distractions require an inordinate amount of attention considering their namesake, combining Arthur Russell detail and Bill Callahan sentiment on a Scott Walker-sized stage of weird. Band leader Tom Owens' baritone voice is so starkly contrasted by the noir pop that surrounds it... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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8:00pm CDT

Diva Gash

Diva Gash from Bogota one of most important independent rock bands in Colombia. A particular blend of classic genres from 70's and 80's such as; Funk, Disco, Punk and Retro Rock, among Electronic beats, Latin Grooves, Metal riffs and Hip-Hop rhymes, make them shine as pioneers of the Latin American avant-garde musical movement. Their refined look and strong live show may well amuse people of all ages, and all backgrounds. Born in 1997 with the objective of creating a project that would distinguish from all musical contexts developed in Colombia around folklore and with a clear intention of building a cosmopolitan sound. Have toured in Europe, Mexico, USA, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14618

Artists

Diva Gash

Diva Gash from Bogota one of most important independent rock bands in Colombia. A particular blend of classic genres from 70's and 80's such as; Funk, Disco, Punk and Retro Rock, among Electronic beats, Latin Grooves, Metal riffs and Hip-Hop rhymes, make them shine as pioneers of... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Prague

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8:00pm CDT

DJ Eleven (also between sets)

Originally hailing from Oakland, CA, DJ Eleven is one of the founders of infamous Brooklyn-based DJ crew The Rub, which was named the “Best DJ Collective in New York” by Spin Magazine. Since debuting in 2002, The Rub has been dubbed NYC’s “Best Party” by New York Magazine, The Village Voice and New York Press. Along with The Rub, Eleven was nominated as America’s Best DJ by DJ Times’ in 2010. In addition to traveling the world playing gigs in clubs from Moscow to Buenos Aires, Eleven has toured extensively with artists like Pharoahe Monch and Goapele. Within the United States, Eleven has served as the official tour DJ for rapper Too $hort, Scion Metro Live, and the Nike Battleground Tour. He also regularly DJs private parties, with a long list of high profile clients like Scarlett Johansen, Playboy, Scion, and GQ. In 2009, Eleven launched 11 Inch Records, a record label dedicated to releasing great hip hop & dance music. Releases have been featured on projects by DJs as diverse as MJ Cole & Mick Boogie, as well as receiving “new & noteworthy” attention from online retailers iTunes & Turntable Lab. Over the course of his almost 20 year career, Eleven has spun alongside Mark Ronson, The Chemical Brothers, ?uestlove, and DJ Premier, to name just a few. With countless mixtapes to his credit, Eleven’s expert mixes have been praised in publications from The New York Times and The Fader to The SF Weekly and The Boston Phoenix. An extensive list of DJ Eleven’s press clips, mixes, upcoming events, and discography can be found at www.djeleven.com.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13366

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DJ Eleven

Originally hailing from Oakland, CA, DJ Eleven is one of the founders of infamous Brooklyn-based DJ crew The Rub, which was named the “Best DJ Collective in New York” by Spin Magazine. Since debuting in 2002, The Rub has been dubbed NYC’s “Best Party” by New York Magazine... Read More →

DJ Eleven (also between sets)

Originally hailing from Oakland, CA, DJ Eleven is one of the founders of infamous Brooklyn-based DJ crew The Rub, which was named the “Best DJ Collective in New York” by Spin Magazine. Since debuting in 2002, The Rub has been dubbed NYC’s “Best Party” by New York Magazine... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Nuvola

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8:00pm CDT

Doll & The Kicks

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Doll & The Kicks

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
512

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8:00pm CDT

Drizztian Swamper

Dear reader, I'm a performer known as Drizztian Swamper. I make music that's meant to be heard live and on really good sound systems. I use little electronic gadgets to sequence booming rhythms and arrangements. After I push "Play" before each song, I grab my guitar and start spilling out finger-painted sounds. Then I step over to the mic and sing some anxious pop melodies. My hope is to see everyone dancing around uninhibited in a darkened room. The major influences on recent work include: Fela Kuti, Nirvana, Alexander Robotnick, Joy Division, Crash Course In Science, and pretty much nothing that's going on in my local Austin music scene. Come out to see me play and hopefully my busted-ass guitar won't fuck up on stage. xo
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14035

Artists

Drizztian Swamper

Dear reader, I'm a performer known as Drizztian Swamper. I make music that's meant to be heard live and on really good sound systems. I use little electronic gadgets to sequence booming rhythms and arrangements. After I push "Play" before each song, I grab my guitar and start spilling... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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8:00pm CDT

Empress Hotel

Empress Hotel at it's core is an assembly of musicians from both New Orleans and afar. Spearheading this New Orleans pop ensemble are brothers Ryan and Eric Rogers on guitar and drums, backed by Patrick Hodgkins from Portland, Maine on bass, Leo DeJesus on keys and percussion and fronted by the lovely Julie Williams on keys and the ever so amorous Micah McKee on lead vocals and guitar. The music is inspired by 70s one hit wonders such as Ace and The Dwight Twilley Band and drawing influence from legends like Prince, Sparks, and Roxy Music. Empress Hotel brings a personal, human story to their interpretation of pop songs. It's implemented through stream of consciousness lyrics, dynamic vocal melodies and rhythmic harmonies from individuals who love the glory days and still go see new bands play live more than most. They lust for a music that is inclusive, crowd pleasing and honest. Empress Hotel asks for you to sing along, and dance within it. It wants your company.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12766

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Empress Hotel

Empress Hotel at it's core is an assembly of musicians from both New Orleans and afar. Spearheading this New Orleans pop ensemble are brothers Ryan and Eric Rogers on guitar and drums, backed by Patrick Hodgkins from Portland, Maine on bass, Leo DeJesus on keys and percussion and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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8:00pm CDT

Erin Ivey & The Finest Kind

Erin Ivey is Austin's urban folk darling. Her brand new album, Broken Gold, is a unique and critically-acclaimed collaboration with R&B/dub organ trio The Finest Kind. In a few short years, Erin has played over 300 live shows nationwide, garnered a shoutout from Hollywood gossip maven Perez Hilton, and been named one of Austin's top unsigned artists. Locals will also recognize her from the infectious "Take Me to Reids" TV and radio ad campaign, the cover of Austin Monthly magazine's "Most Beautiful Women" issue, and her "Live at The Long Center" performance broadcast on Music Entertainment TV. "Broken Gold is my favorite new album." -Kevin Connor, KUT 90.5FM "5 Stars" -Austin Monthly
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14962

Artists

Erin Ivey & The Finest Kind

Erin Ivey is Austin's urban folk darling. Her brand new album, Broken Gold, is a unique and critically-acclaimed collaboration with R&B/dub organ trio The Finest Kind. In a few short years, Erin has played over 300 live shows nationwide, garnered a shoutout from Hollywood gossip maven... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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8:00pm CDT

Foxtails Brigade

Killer bees, hungry flies and porcelain dolls that come to life are just a few of the colorful characters you'll find in the vast and enigmatic empire of Foxtails Brigade. Bound by ties barbed with themes of the bizarre and intrinsically romantic, Foxtails Brigade are a channel for a sound that is hauntingly sweet as it is surreal. Their music evokes overtones of nostalgia for an innocence lost in a quirky child-like schizophrenia. Ultimately the birth-child of singer/songwriter/guitarist Laura Weinbach, Foxtails Brigade has recruited an evolving line-up of super-talented string players whose contributions remain present in the band's collective state. Such collaborators include violinist Anton Patzner (Bright Eyes, Judgement Day), violinist Sivan Sadeh, cellist Jen Grady (Emily JaneWhite, Adam Stevens), guitarist Joshua Pollock (Citay, White Pee), and Lewis Patzner (Judgement Day, Pete Yorn). A beckoning break from typical indie-rock arrangements, Foxtails Brigade's upcoming debut album The Bread and the Bait (Antenna Farm, spring 2011) is a definitive showcase for Weinbach's stunningly unique lyrical imagery and off-beat artistic sensibilities. Illustrations of stories both make-believe and from real-life, inspired largely by Laura's past experiences in substitute teaching along with childhood tribulations, are brought to light by instrumentation deeply rooted in vintage craftsmanship. Violin, cello, classical guitar, and ethereal vocals make up the stripped-down yet strikingly pure musical palette. Weinbach’s intricate guitar lines accompanied by unique and highly textured violin technique combine elements of complex neo-classicism with accessible pop and folk sensibilities for a sound that is both soulful yet structured. Frequent cello appearances round out the harmonies with rich low-end melody and bass lines that compliment the songs while still maintaining tasteful simplicity. With Anton Patzner presently as Weinbach's main musical accomplice, the San Francisco-based ensemble has quickly emerged as one of the region’s elite string-themed collectives. They have performed with indie favorites like Faun Fables, Agent Ribbons, Chris Garneau, Emily Jane White, Say Thing, Mia Doi Todd, and Bart Davenport.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11048

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Foxtails Brigade

The Bay Area music scene has always been home to unique, envelope-pushing acts like Deerhoof, Joanna Newsom and Primus. But lately, the East Bay town of Oakland, CA has become a breeding ground for a new kind of fever-- groovy, indie-rock with fresh beats and strong voices (Tune-Yards... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Ghost Room

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8:00pm CDT

Gilbere Forte'

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GILBERE FORTE

http://GilbereForte.com

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Phoenix

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8:00pm CDT

Group ANAYA

ANAYA acknowledges traditional Korean musical forms centering on vocal groups and expands on them to form a new genre that complements traditional music. The winner of awards in 2007 and 2008 at the 21st Century Korean Music Project for Developing New Gugak (Korean traditional music) Compositions, ANAYA has extended the scope of its performances to include broadcasts and concerts. In April, ANAYA held performances in New York and New Jersey, sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism. The group also participated in Taiwan Heungchun Folksong & Music Festival and Ulsan World Music Festival in 2010. Especially, ANAYA won the 1st prize KB Sori Award at Jeonju International Sori Festival, so that the group has won the big attention of the world music experts and audiences. After ANAYA composed the soundtrack music for the film , which was very successful, the group has extended the creative work to the soundtrack of films and animation movies. Recently, ANAYA presented performance which was supported by Arts Council Korea with Asian musicians. >> Paying attention to music which has been handed down over thousands of years! ANAYA has pioneered a new genre of music based on traditional Korean folk songs, Pansori (a traditional Korean narrative song), and sounds originating out of Shamanist rites. While ANAYA aim at preserving the traditional arts, they also step forward into the modern world with their new genre of music. >> ANAYA challenges the current world music scene with an innovative genre of music! Ancient Korean folk poems and verse melt effortlessly and are blended into a new genre of music, wrapped in a new form of modern music and new ideas. ANAYA stays abreast of the times through their musical expression that seamlessly connect and mix past and present music forms. In other words they provide listeners with a new fusion of New & Old Music. >> ANAYA's work gives us an appetite to sample Korea's musical taste! Traditional folk songs and Pansori mingle together. Jung Ji-Sang's ancient poems and Hwang Jin-Ee's verse are reinterpreted and reborn as modern music. >> Powerful mirth and energy combine with a captivating harmony in this band! Daegeum; a large transverse bamboo flute, Janggu; a double-headed drum pinched in at the middle, Teapyungso; a high pitched bugle, plus a keyed instrument and drums are all mixed together. In addition, the sad folksong sound of Pansori combined with modern rap and the beatbox form a unique new sound. This music will fill audiences with potent energy and vitality. *Review >> A New Possibility of Korean Crossover Music! New possibilities of music are generated by the talented expertise of these performers with their pop musical sensibility and freedom to transcend the limits of conventional music and allow a new generation of audiences to appreciate them. >> ANAYA's music provides novelty with news of the past at the same time. We can sense the development of a new stream of classical music using traditional vocalism, which is so impressive and fantastical. In addition, ANAYA's music seeks to modernize the genre of old folk songs. (quotation by the music critic, Kim Hyung-Chan)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13243

Artists

Group ANAYA

ANAYA acknowledges traditional Korean musical forms centering on vocal groups and expands on them to form a new genre that complements traditional music. The winner of awards in 2007 and 2008 at the 21st Century Korean Music Project for Developing New Gugak (Korean traditional music... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Copa

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8:00pm CDT

Gutta vs. Core

Texas Battle League is the premier rap battle league in Texas. With a roster of over 40 rappers and expanding, TBL is taking the state by storm. In this battle of TBL heavyweights undefeated Gutta of Austin takes on Core the pride of San Antonio in a battle for bragging rights in central Texas . You can watch all of our past events at http://www.TexasBattleLeague.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14783

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Gutta vs. Core

Texas Battle League is the premier rap battle league in Texas. With a roster of over 40 rappers and expanding, TBL is taking the state by storm. In this battle of TBL heavyweights undefeated Gutta of Austin takes on Core the pride of San Antonio in a battle for bragging rights in... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Fuze

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8:00pm CDT

Herra Terra

With enough electronics to overthrow Skynet, Herra Terra's form of synth rock is infectiously melodic, even avant-garde at times, but never quirky or different for the sake of being different. Underneath all the gadgets, an educated appreciation for the fundamentals of rock acts as the driving force behind their compositions. HERRA TERRA recorded their debut LP, "Quiet Geist" in 2010 (The Mylene Sheath). Guest Musicians on the record include members of Bad Rabbits and Irepress. Sound Engineers/Producers include Mike ”Mo” Lapierre (Death Cab for Cutie, Brand New) and Jayson Michael Dezuzio (Coheed & Cambria, Cobra Starship).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11391

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Herra Terra

“Whenever Boston’s delinquent nephew Worcester comes up in conversation, we can’t help but form the mental image of some sort of devastated city-scape straight out of an arcade beat-em-up, ala Final Fight or Streets of Rage, where everyone just goes around supplexing each other... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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8:00pm CDT

Inspired Flight

Rooted in hip-hop with branches of indie rock, electronica, downtempo, dub, and dance, Inspired Flight gives life to a hypnotizing and influential new musical experience that listeners are finding refreshing and authentic. iF's use of turntablism and sampling along with live instrumentation and vocals, all centered around innovative songwriting, has given birth to an independently-released debut album featuring high-profile MC's and sparking global attention, and a live show that has compelled audience members to scream, "Where have you been all my life!?" Homegrown in San Diego, California, Inspired Flight fuses the talents of master turntablist, OpenOptics (Eric Poline), and seasoned guitarist/songwriter, Chavez (Gabe Lehner) who both discovered a passion for music at a very young age by falling in love with golden-era hip-hop. As teenagers OpenOptics became obsessed with turntables, collecting records, and DJ’ing, while Chavez became fixated on blues guitar, British rock, and songwriting. The two traveled their respective musical paths with true dedication and passion, honing their skills as musicians, and in 2006 they met when Chavez hired OpenOptics to do scratching on an electronica album he was making under the name of Mechanical Cats. With their shared love of hip-hop, electronica, and recording and producing music, it didn’t take long for the two to collaborate on their own project. The fusion of personalities, backgrounds, and musical interests provided the perfect balance for creating fresh, thought-provoking sounds, and what began as a casual collaboration quickly evolved into Inspired Flight. Adding a third dimension to the iF live show is vocalist/pianist Ashley Marie Mazanec. Ashley not only sings on four tracks of iF's debut album and one track from their earlier EP, but was the vocalist for Chavez's Mechanical Cats album, the prior musical project that lead to OpenOptics and Chavez meeting. With a unique voice and a talent for playing piano nurtured since the age of five, Ashley makes a strong addition to the sonic and visual aesthetic of iF's live show. An Inspired Flight show features live vocals and performance on guitar, keyboards, turntables, kalimbas, and melodica, used with multiple laptops and MIDI controllers. The euphoric, dance-inducing beats of an iF show merge what is mostly original production with tasteful and strategic sampling, leaving audiences "blissed out" and craving more. Since Inspired Flight's creation in 2007 the group has achieved many impressive feats for an independently funded, do-it-yourself act making music out of a bedroom and a garage. Inspired Flight has woven remixes for several artists, including a notable piece for the Australian electronic group, Tra La La Blip, which got serious attention on Triple J, the Australian national radio outlet. In 2008 iF released a four-song EP titled, "Through Sight And Sound," to much critical acclaim, and on June 1, 2010, released their debut album, "We All Want To Fly." This first full-length album, released under Inspired Flight's own record label, Create Fate, and which includes eleven iF tracks and a bonus remix track, steps out of the conventional box in how it marries analog instrumentation with digital soundscapes and melodic, memorable vocals. What is even more impressive about "We All Want To Fly" than the strength of it's groundbreaking sound is that the independent duo's album features performances by Inspectah Deck from the Wu-Tang Clan, Eligh and Scarub from the widely-respected hip-hop group, Living Legends, and Rugged Monk from the West Coast Wu-Tang affiliate group, Black Knights. Inspired Flight has also notably shared the stage with Buraka Som Sistema, Adam Freeland, Bitter:Sweet, and Louis XIV, though their most memorable show to date was their album release for "We All Want To Fly" at The Casbah in San Diego on June 5th, 2010. Eligh and Scarub of Living Legends, and Rugged Monk and Crisis Tha Sharpshooter of Black Knights, all came down to perform with iF, along with many other less-known friends and family who were part of the making of the album. Since that show iF's buzz in San Diego has been undeniable. Inspired Flight, though unsure of what exactly the future holds for them, is sure of one thing: they will continue to create original music with fervent passion and dedication, and work hard to be recognized as renowned producers, remixers, and performers. As one fan of iF puts it, who is an accomplished MC, "The magnitude of strength is astronomical in length. It's undeniable, the music that accumulates is great. Create fate...peace."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12181

Artists

Inspired Flight

Rooted in hip-hop with branches of indie rock, electronica, downtempo, dub, and dance, Inspired Flight gives life to a hypnotizing and influential new musical experience that listeners are finding refreshing and authentic. iF's use of turntablism and sampling along with live instrumentation... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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8:00pm CDT

Jaill

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Jaill

Jaill is an indie rock band from milwaukee wisconsin, playing songs about stuff, most recently supporting their second Sub Pop release titled Traps. Just like their live show, it's very good.http://facebook.com/jaillbook

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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8:00pm CDT

Keepaway

Keepaway put out their first EP, Baby Style, in 2010. A few months later, they released more songs on the free download collection, Kompetitor. Since then, the Brooklyn trio of Mike Burakoff, Frank Lyon, and Nick Nauman have become self-proclaimed future musicians. Their debut full-length, Black Flute, is due later in 2011. As it's been said: ÂKeepaway build their songs the way the best hip-hop beats are made, by arranging undeniable grooves and samples into a heady post-pop composition. Their easy-going and approachable attitude buffers their intellectually dense music. The result is something groundbreaking yet reflective of the outsider pop that defines New York.Â They are going to plow SWSW.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12019

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Keepaway

Keepaway put out their first EP, Baby Style, in 2010. A few months later, they released more songs on the free download collection, Kompetitor. Since then, the Brooklyn trio of Mike Burakoff, Frank Lyon, and Nick Nauman have become self-proclaimed future musicians. Their debut full-length... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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8:00pm CDT

Kim Churchill

Artists

Kim Churchill

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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8:00pm CDT

King Kapisi

One of the illest emcee producers hailing from the South Pacific with the ability to vibe audiences into his world of music. He brings to the stage an eclectic mix of rock, reggae, roots, drum n' bass, hip-hop, jazz, dubstep, dancehall, funk and r'nb. Kapisi usually performs with his six piece band however he plans to convert audiences with his live n direct deejay sound system. Bring your sneakers! He released his debut single Sub-Cranium in 1998 with it hitting the New Zealand charts at No.8 in its first week. Since then he has released three award winning albums and fifteen music videos. He has also played alongside acts such as Black Eye Peas, Janet Jackson, Moby, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Talib Kweli, Metallica, Micheal Franti and Spearhead, Afrika Bambaata, Cold Crush Brothers, A.G, Lord Finesse, Dilated Peoples, Roots Manuva, Coolio, The Fugees, Luciano, Jean Grae, Bunny Rugs and more. He is currently working on his fourth album Hip-Hop Lives Here featuring an array of artists including Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples), Monsta Ganjah, Che Fu, Bunny Rugs (Third World), Tha Feelstyle, Uptown Swuite, Luciano (Jamaican Reggae Star), Thaitanium, The Mint Chicks and more. Due for release May 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14665

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King Kapisi

Born with a microphone attached to his hand, New Zealand born, Samoan artist King Kapisi arrived on this planet to kick sucka emcees into outer orbit. A complete Hip-Hop head, Kapisi participates in the artform as a beat-boxer, scratch deejay, freestyle emcee and beats producer. Not... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
tenOak

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8:00pm CDT

Labtekwon

Imagine combining Jean Michel Basquiat, Richard Pryor, Amiri Baraka, HR of Bad Brains, Rakim, Seth Rogen and Marcus Garvey; then you would have a gateway to Labtekwon. Labtekwon has performed at the Lyricist Lounge in New York and Project Blowed in Los Angeles; both recognized as the ground zero of true school Hip Hop artists on both coasts. Labtekwon is also a champion of Zulu Nation Freestyle Competition and a Zulu Nation Chapter Leader for Baltimore and Washington, DC: Labtekwon is a true Hip Hop yogi. He is considered the greatest Emcee to ever hail from Baltimore, Maryland. Labtekwon has shared the stage with Afrika Bambaata, Rakim, Kool Keith, MF DOOM, Psycho Les, A Tribe Called Quest, Brand Nubian, KRS-One, Black Thought, Aceyalone, Digital Underground and countless other Hip Hop artists that represent the pinnacle of lyricism and excellence. He has left his mark on over 35 releases including 18 full length albums on his own Ankh Ba Records. The Music of Labtekwon defies all convention and every album he has released challenges listeners to go further outside of the box. From fusion of Skatepunk, Afrobeat, Jazz, Funk and the pioneering efforts with the 410 Pharaohs on the first Baltimore Club Music/ Hip Hop hybrid album: 410 Funk, Labtekwon has the most diverse catalog of music in the field of Emceeing. His most recent release: "NEXT: Baltimore Basquiat and the Future Shock" is a classic example of Labtekwon's innovative groundbreaking style of Hip Hop music, a tribute to the artist Jean Michel Basquiat and the evolution of art in the 21st century. Considered the "Thelonius Monk of Hip Hop" by Chuck D of Public Enemy. Labtekwon=Future Shock.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13215

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Labtekwon

Imagine combining Jean Michel Basquiat, Richard Pryor, Amiri Baraka, HR of Bad Brains, Rakim, Seth Rogen and Marcus Garvey; then you would have a gateway to Labtekwon. Labtekwon has performed at the Lyricist Lounge in New York and Project Blowed in Los Angeles; both recognized as... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Marq

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8:00pm CDT

Leah and the Moonlighters

Leah and the Moonlighters is an original eight-piece jazz/folk/rock band out of Austin, TX. With one half of the band moonlighting in the Austin Symphony Orchestra and the other half in graduate programs at The University of Texas’s Butler School of Music, the group is in no short supply of musical talent. Led by Leah Zeger (violin/lead vocals) and Aaron Goldfarb (guitar), the Moonlighters seamlessly combine jazz, folk, and rock styles in a manner befitting of their eclectic hometown of Austin. The hauntingly pure tone of Leah’s voice carries lightly above acoustic strings and dark saxophones, and rich jazz harmonies lurk around every corner.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11464

Artists

Leah and the Moonlighters

Leah and the Moonlighters is an original eight-piece jazz/folk/rock band out of Austin, TX. With one half of the band moonlighting in the Austin Symphony Orchestra and the other half in graduate programs at The University of Texas’s Butler School of Music, the group is in no short... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Elephant Room

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8:00pm CDT

Les Sampou

Les Sampou is an Americana mix of folk, rock and blues. She sang Joan Baez at age 5, Janis Joplin at age 12, and studied guitar at the feet of W.C. Handy award winner Paul Rishell in her mid 20's. Sampou got her professional start in the Boston folk scene in the nineties. Since then she has toured the US, Canada and Europe playing clubs and concert halls and such prestigious festivals as Montreal Jazz Festival, Toronto Blues Fest, Kerrville Folk Festival (where she won the coveted "New Folk" Songwriting Award), and has been a long time favorite at the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Les has given workshops at Berklee College of Music and appeared on top syndicated radio programs such as Acoustic Cafe, World Cafe, and NPR. Sampou has released five albums, two on Rounder Records. Her 2010 release "Lonesomeville" expands the range of her critically-acclaimed four previous efforts, topping the Freeform American Roots Charts at Number 2. "Sampou has written all the songs of "Lonesomeville" with Raymond Carver's hard-edged minimalism and Emily Dickinson's startling poetic images." Chris Bergeron, Daily News
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12278

Artists

Les Sampou

Les Sampou is an Americana mix of folk, rock and blues. She sang Joan Baez at age 5, Janis Joplin at age 12, and studied guitar at the feet of W.C. Handy award winner Paul Rishell in her mid 20's. Sampou got her professional start in the Boston folk scene in the nineties. Since then... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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8:00pm CDT

Literature

our Austin Gadabouts turned their attention towards Pakistani New Wave recordings, Power Pop compilations, and more Power Pop, aiming for a sonic portmanteau of “enduring” and “endearing”. They each succeeded in making loud noises, then editing one another to create a taut, novel sound. AWESOME Melodies emerged from the workmanship of song writing duo ATTICS and Cardaci or CARDACI and attics depending on who you talk to. Not to mention our ANGRY Slam- Tastic Hard Hitting disco drum machine ERIK "I Smacked dat" SMITH and The lanky DEEP melody maker himself SETH "Mutherfucking" WHALAND . Suddenly they’re readying a slew of singles (the first of which was produced by Greg Ashley of the Gris Gris).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13396

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Literature

our Austin Gadabouts turned their attention towards Pakistani New Wave recordings, Power Pop compilations, and more Power Pop, aiming for a sonic portmanteau of “enduring” and “endearing”. They each succeeded in making loud noises, then editing one another to create a taut... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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8:00pm CDT

Lower Dens

Swarming guitar fuzz, bass waves, Jana Hunter's voice, and insistent drum throbs are the core components of Baltimore's Lower Dens. Hunter, sometimes known for intimate, ghost-heavy weird-fi, is now writing and playing with a group that might get filed as new wave, or drone pop, or post-punk. With due deference to her solo work, we're very glad. The swarming wave-throb, coupled with Hunter's lyrics and redolent, charred voice, wrecks. The band released their debut record, Twin-Hand Movement, in July of 2010, and its eleven perfect songs long. From opener "Blue & Silver" (anxiety mounts at a quick clip until the final climactic release) to "Plastic & Powder" (a churning, narcotic slow-burner) to "Hospice Gates" (penultimate album cut, proud weirdo anthem, possible creative zenith), not one is a space-taker. They're rife with the survivalist paranoia you'd expect from residents of a post-urban port hole (and this particular songwriter), crafted methodically and beautifully, and carry you enthusiastically out into the rolling breaks of industrial filth-water. "I Get Nervous", the lead single from THM, starts in a kind of nebulous weird place. Its a good half-minute of straight, building disorientation before the the guitars swell in and make room for the kind of solid drum beat you might never need to stop listening to: steady hi-hat, the snare and kick patiently ticktocking. Guitars wash over everything, and the overdriven bass keeps time with the cymbal. A strummed guitar now announces each measure, and by the time Jana Hunter's voice finally drops like soft water out of the sky, you're floating on it. "In the same rich path, you and I align," goes one of the lines. It could as well be about this song. It's three and a half minutes never feel like enough. The second side, "Johnssong", seems to follows a simple, if tense, narrative down a doo-wop road, until the bottom drops and it suddenly veers into a somehow perfectly suited, looping guitar squall that escalates in thick shrieking layers before it finally crests, parting, making clear that sun-filled, awkward alley once again. Lower Dens formed in 2009, when Hunter set about finding a full-time band. They spent the rest of the year sweating in attics and basements, and only stepped out of the shadows to do a quick tour and record. Twin-Hand Movement was recorded by Chris Freeland (ex-Oxes drummer; proprietor of Beat Babies, Baltimore), mixed by Chris Coady (at his DNA, NYC), and mastered by Sarah Register (of the Lodge, NYC and the band Talk Normal.)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13056

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Lower Dens

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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8:00pm CDT

Lynx

LYNX, an innovative singer songwriter,instrumentalist, beat-boxer and producer originally from Colorado and now the Bay Area has been playing music and performing since the age of 7. Now 25, she has been breaking new ground in both the live and electronic music scenes playing events all over the world including the US, Asia, Europe and Canada. Performance highlights include appearances at events such as Coachella, Austin City Limits festival, BOOM festival, and improv collaborations with Matisyahu, John Popper, Bassnectar and more. LYNX's Music combines elements of electronica, folk, and indie pop. Her lyrics are catchy and thought provoking while her beats keep things dancy and deep. Her new album 'On the Horizon' intertwines powerful vocals, lyrics that are both universal and intimate, timely and timeless, and a sound that switches from folky to cutting edge with bumping beats that melt to raw, melancholy melodies and resolve with infectious pop hooks. 'On the Horizon' is now available on Cartesian Binary Recordings.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12185

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Marco Benevento

For an exhilarating glimpse into the future of rock piano, look no further than 33-year old Brooklyn-based artist Marco Benevento. A melodically inventive musical adventurer who artfully employs pedals, amplifiers, circuit-bent toys and sundry effects around his acoustic piano set-up, Benevento has forged a fascinating repertoire of songs, including both wildly original compositions and renditions of those by the likes of Leonard Cohen, Pink Floyd and Beck. Benevento first came to national attention with the experimental electric rock influenced Benevento-Russo Duo for which he partnered with drummer John Russo. Together they brought a bracing jolt of improvisation into settings like Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock and Bonnaroo. On his own Benevento has collaborated with the likes of Mark Eitzel, Matt Chamberlain and Trey Anastasio, while also holding down keys in the bands Garage A Trois and Surprise Me Mr. Davis. Currently Benevento’s primary focus is with his own trio and in the solo piano setting. His latest album Between The Needles & Nightfall is a gorgeously textured effort that’s steeped in explosive piano rock and edgy art jazz. "Benevento jams with a concentration on the textures and colors available in his keyboards and arsenal of manipulated pedals and effects. Between the Needles and Nightfall (Royal Potato Family), his latest release, is deceptively rich -- catchy melodies and straight-ahead grooves that expand with subtle mounting gestures." - Rolling Stone "...a musician so original that he can ultimately only be judged against his own standard." - All Music Guide "Marco Benevento is one of the most talented keys players of our time." - CBS Radio Street Date "Imaginative at heart, Benevento demands you to be too when engaging with his work. Otherwise, you probably are missing out on something special. Trained and driven to experiment with chords and melodies with the intention of getting a little dirty along the way, Benevento’s collisional approach is refreshing and absolutely delightful." - Consequence of Sound "Benevento employs various pedals and effects and progressive techniques in the creation of his songs, and they’re better for it. It’s done so expertly that the simplicity and cleanness of the composition belie how intricately and carefully crafted it actually is, and it’s what sets 'Between The Needles & Nightfall' apart." - URB "Indescribable and highly evocative stuff." - Keyboard Magazine
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11131

Artists

Marco Benevento

For an exhilarating glimpse into the future of rock piano, look no further than 33-year old Brooklyn-based artist Marco Benevento. A melodically inventive musical adventurer who artfully employs pedals, amplifiers, circuit-bent toys and sundry effects around his acoustic piano set-up... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Momo's

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8:00pm CDT

Maxim Ludwig & The Santa Fe Seven

In California, Maxim Ludwig lives surrounded by the ghosts of the “Gone West” migration. Though barely broken into his 20s, Ludwig embraces folk music of eras past, and his songs seem drunk-honest in their depiction of an uncertain life in a temporary town. Whether he is crooning over lap steel, piano, or violin, the young musician’s lyrics channel the feelings of rambling desperation that inspired such greats as Hank Williams. Confessing, “I became heavily obsessed with words,” Ludwig’s songs unveil themselves like good literature, and string the listener along with equal parts suspense and intrigue. Maxim eventually released an album, and later picked up a full band to become Maxim Ludwig and the Santa Fe Seven. The band would have you believe they are touring to earn another sip of warm whiskey and another story to tell; they may not be far off the mark. With their cool confidence and coiled-snake energy, it is hard to believe otherwise.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11198

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Maxim Ludwig & The Santa Fe Seven

In California, Maxim Ludwig lives surrounded by the ghosts of the “Gone West” migration. Though barely broken into his 20s, Ludwig embraces folk music of eras past, and his songs seem drunk-honest in their depiction of an uncertain life in a temporary town. Whether he is crooning... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Ale House

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8:00pm CDT

Neechy

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve already gone to www.Neechy.com to check out the amazing and quirky ministry of media mogul, radio host, television personality, and social networking expert Neechy! Neechy is affectionately known as the “Oprah” or “Tyra” of the faith-based world. She has made her mark as the host of the popular Rocspace Unplugged and by interviewing some of the top names in Christian and gospel music: CeCe Winans, Nicole C. Mullen, Austin’s Bridge, Britt Nicole, Melinda Watts, Tye Tribbett, Da' T.R.U.T.H., Rance Allen, Grits; and the most prominent pastors and church leaders including Dr. Creflo Dollar, Pastor Donnie McClurkin and Pastor Darlene Bishop. Neechy’s video blogs are infectious and engaging. Her amazing personality brings out the transparent and fun side of all of those that she talks to. In 2009, she launched NEECHY TV which speaks on many topics that are often taboo in the faith-based community. Her topics are sometimes daring, thought provoking, entertaining and yet inspiring. Neechy is on the move! Neechy has been traveling all over the country speaking on worship and self-worth. She is a sought after public speaker, headlining conventions and conferences lecturing and teaching on the music industry, internet marketing, blogging, and social networking. Ever expanding her brand, she recently garnered a starring role in the film STAND – alongside Shirley Murdock, Coko, and J. Moss which will be in theatrers first quarter 2011. Neechy is also featured in Echoes Magazine (Empowerment Temple AME Church Summer Issue). Keeping it moving as only Neechy can, she's a featured speaker at the ongoing DREAM GIRLZ GATHERING, created by Gospel Dream winner Melinda Watts. The DREAM GIRLZ GATHERING, which is geared towards empowering junior and senior high school girls, encourages young girls to make positive choices and build healthy relationships with their parents and peers. Neechy is truly on the move with her latest accomplishment, NEECHY RADIO, which serves up a daily does of news, music, and hot topics, airing on several radio stations around the country and on the internet. Neechy can also be seen on TV weekly as the segment co-host of “A Positive Spin on the News” on Rejoice One on One with Bishop Greg Davis. The show airs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 4:30PM Eastern on The Word Network.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14011

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Neechy

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve already gone to www.Neechy.com to check out the amazing and quirky ministry of media mogul, radio host, television personality, and social networking expert Neechy! Neechy is affectionately known as the “Oprah” or “Tyra” of... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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8:00pm CDT

NEeMA

Born of Egyptian and Lebanese decent, NEeMA’s presence on and off stage is as powerful and charismatic, as her voice is honest and unique. She has traveled extensively, having shared time with the Dalai Lama and Mother Teresa, having worked with street children in Egypt, as well as having had the privilege of working with the Tribal Elders of Wekweti, an isolated First Nation community in northern Canada. No doubt these experiences helped her develop the ability to communicate her stories through poetry and song, focusing on those themes that are dear to the human heart. NEeMA has recently completed her second album, Watching You Think, a collection of twelve musical stories that seamlessly meld elements of world music, folk and jazz with a good measure of pop. Produced in association with Leonard Cohen and Pierre Marchand (Sarah McLachlan, Ron Sexsmith), Watching You Think contains songs of love, life and simple observations that read like parables and sound instantly familiar. Listeners will find themselves singing along effortlessly by the second chorus. NEeMA’s uninhibited and authentic style is complemented perfectly by some of Montreal's best musicians, who add nuance to every mood and emotion of Watching You Think. Musicians include Howard Bilerman, Tim Kingsbury (Arcade Fire), Tom Mennier (Martha and Rufus Wainwright), Joe Grass and Miles Perkin (Lhasa de Sela), and Gurpreet Chana (Nelly Furtado). Also involved in the album’s production are Haig V and Fred Bouchard. About the songs on Watching You Think For NEeMA a song always begins with a seed - a lyric or a melody. On several occasions she has found herself singing a chorus of a yet to be written song. “The more I write songs, the more I realize it’s about uncovering the story that wants to be told, not writing the one I have in mind.” Speaking to the musicianship on the album, NEeMA finished writing “Unspoken” while doing a solo tour of Ireland - driving though the luscious greenery between concerts. She began singing it at shows without musical accompaniment, but when it came time to record the track in studio it became clear after a few rehearsals that the talent of the assembled musicians would only add to the final track. In NEeMA’s own words, “I love the new life this song took in the studio.” NEeMA did not envision collaborating with producers on the album; it just evolved that way. Discussions were born out of friendships with both Pierre and Leonard and seeking their input and expertise was a natural process. “I learned from both of them the importance of starting over if something isn’t working,” NEeMA explains, “or holding on to something when the magic is already there.” Leonard Cohen has said of NEeMA, “in the midst of all the static, a voice of true feeling arises - a rare event!” Cohen also drew the portrait of NEeMA that serves as the album’s cover art. The album was mixed and partially recorded at Pierre Marchand’s studio in Montreal. He has described NEeMA as “an inspiring presence,” adding, “her evocative lyrics and warm voice paint beautiful, timeless stories and portraits.” The track “Running” was initially recorded as a demo in NEeMA’s living room. She tried to recapture the feeling of this first recording at three different studios with various musicians but ended up using the version she had done at home. NEeMA explains, “I love the intimacy it captured.” “Escape” was written while NEeMA was living in Los Angeles. She was staying in the house of a guitar maker and was sitting in his studio surrounded by dozens of guitars. “I found the environment inspiring,” explains NEeMA, “I picked up an electric guitar for the first time ever - and this song poured out if it!” “Elsa's Lullaby” began as a poem. While touring Canada a few years ago NEeMA brought her beloved canine companion Elsa along. She met a young girl who fell in love with Elsa and told her ‘you must have so many songs written about her!’ She had none at the time. “Thus began a poem that went on for pages and pages and basically wrote itself- all I had to do was watch her.” A little musical history Since the successful independent release of NEeMA’s debut album Masì Cho in 2006, she has toured Canada, Ireland, Australia, England and the US. In the summer of 2007 she performed over 33 concerts including Nova Scotia’s Privateer Days Festival and the South Country Fair Festival in Alberta. Other highlights include her 2008 concert at the Electric Picnic Festival in Ireland, the 2008 Winterfolk Festival in Toronto and Canadian Music Week, and two sold-out shows at the Montreal International Jazz Festival in 2009. Masi Cho was nominated for a MIMI (Montreal International Music Initiative) in the World & Roots category and her song The Risk advanced to the second round of judging in the 2006 International Songwriting Competition held in Nashville.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13981

Artists

NEeMA

Born of Egyptian and Lebanese decent, NEeMA’s presence on and off stage is as powerful and charismatic, as her voice is honest and unique. She has traveled extensively, having shared time with the Dalai Lama and Mother Teresa, having worked with street children in Egypt, as well... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Spill

8:00pm CDT

Nico Stai

The Examiner Interview... Echo Park. Nico Stai, has the intensity of a tornado, the regal airs of a king, and the humility of a minstrel as he enters the café. Late night shows and keeping a vampire’s schedule lends to 1pm breakfasts. Nico has reached the tip of the Indie artist iceberg and is ready to break into mainstream. Appearing on Carson Daily last April (www.nbc.com/Last_Call_with...Daly/.../nico-stai/1081208), playing The Fonda, Troubadour, Spaceland, and going into cut a few tracks with producer Rob Schnapf (Beck, The Vines, Elliot Smith), Stai leads a life most mainstream musician would kill for…a life filled with artistic freedom. So how did he do it? Tinpaco, Stai’s former band, “self imploded” before finishing a deal with Producer Garrett Lee (Snow Patrol) and London Records (Warner UK). “While you’re in it, you see failure all around, but in hindsight it afforded me the opportunity to do what I want to do.” Stai walked away with ownership of the masters and began his solo career. “I went home and picked up my acoustic and started doing what I always do…I view myself as an artist or a craftmaker…a guy who makes tables…but I get up in the morning, (laughs) or afternoon, and make songs.” He sips his coffee. “When I decided to go solo, I had to see what I had to say and that’s tough too. Your ego wants you to be this guy, talk about this, and whatever…but maybe whatever is coming out of you is not that guy, and its not talking about this, but it’s talking about sh*t that you don’t want people to know that you’re talking about, that’s the good stuff. “ When something “makes me feel really self-conscious…then I know I’m onto something good. It makes me feel really naked, like I don’t wanna tell my best friends about this…I don’t wanna write a song about it (and) that’s (exactly) what you should be doing.” What is in a name, like the one possessed by Nico Stai? Nico is an L.A. based musician and his new release, his 3rd in all, The Victory Of Miss Friday is his most decisive to date. The trappings of creating records has not affected Nico as it is apparent on his newest creation. The music is entrapping, grabbing your brain cells and lulling you into a beautiful stupor. Bob Dylan, you have company now ...., someone who can create a stunningly simple acoustic piece and reign in a legion of fans, but with consumer friendly smooth vocals. The music on The Victory Of Miss Friday has engaging rhythms like with in the track Scream," which has ensnaring vocals of the pleasant and hypnotic gesture along with driving acoustic rhythms and above all, horns. Any artist that incorporates horns into their music is my hero. The Skies Over Your Head offers something different, a strumming bass line behind the acoustic guitar with Nicos urging vocals lying overhead. Dead Pony was an advancement for Nico but this is the just deserts. Stunning acoustic movements with frantic moments here and there are Nicos calling card. Go check him out and make Nico Stai your next musical love. Check him out this March for his monday night residency at Spaceland. -Jeffrey Easton, The Deli Los Angeles Magazine
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14795

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Nico Stai

The Examiner Interview... Echo Park. Nico Stai, has the intensity of a tornado, the regal airs of a king, and the humility of a minstrel as he enters the café. Late night shows and keeping a vampire’s schedule lends to 1pm breakfasts. Nico has reached the tip of the Indie artist... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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8:00pm CDT

Party Supplies

Artists

Party Supplies

Party Supplies is the American Dream. It is the sound of Justin Nealis and Sean Mahon, producers behind critically-acclaimed rap collaborations with Action Bronson (Blue Chips & Blue Chips 2). The duo's debut album, Tough Love, came out in 2013 and was released through Fool's Gold... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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8:00pm CDT

Polock

Polock are: Papu (vocals, guitar) Pablo (guitar), Alberto (keyboards), Sebas (bass) & Marc (drums). Polock hail from Valencia, Spain and are following in the footsteps of beloved Euro-bands like Phoenix, destroying the default assumption that young, exciting and effortlessly cool bands are home-grown or hail from across the pond – Westside that is. Polock are five young men making music The Stokes would’ve made, had their blend of garage rock story-telling been written under the Spanish sun and a giant disco ball; laced with sparkling Friendly Fires-esque electronica, a sound so alive in Polock’s audio Catherine Wheel of a debut single ‘Fireworks’: spinning, sparkling and building with every second. Then there are the songs built on such solid, accomplished song-writing – ‘Sometimes’ and ‘Not So Well’ (to name a few) – that they could’ve been written by critically acclaimed veterans Modest Mouse or Spoon. Songs that grab from the opening riff, floating into sublime melodies, keeping you hooked from start to finish and sounding like a classic track yet shimmering with brand-spanking and exciting newness simultaneously. Though on reflection living in the yearly walkway to the baking hot, bohemian eclecticism that is Benicassim Festival would explain Polock’s melting pot of sounds; the instrumental experimentation coupled with maturity in their sound, at odds with a band so in their infancy. A sound born from a place where music is a thing to be taken seriously, but also with an abundance of passion and fun. For this is what Polock bring: it all. A debut album from five musicians whose talent screams longevity, while, simultaneously, their distinctive playful sound – delivered with their youthful exuberance and artistic flair - yells even louder: ‘This is where it is. Right here. Right now’. Polock’s debut album ‘Getting Down From The Trees’ is released on 11th April. The album is preceded by single ‘Fireworks’ released on 21st March. ‘Fireworks’ includes two remixes from by Lo-Fi-Fnk and Eim Ick. The artwork for both releases are courtesy of friend-of-the-band and renowned Spanish artist Carla Fuentes, brought in to make sure Polock’s artwork is as distinctive as their music. Both are out on Mushroom Pillow Records. Polock will visit the UK for live dates this Spring/Summer. Details to follow.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13080

Artists

Polock

Polock are: Papu (vocals, guitar) Pablo (guitar), Alberto (keyboards), Sebas (bass) & Marc (drums). Polock hail from Valencia, Spain and are following in the footsteps of beloved Euro-bands like Phoenix, destroying the default assumption that young, exciting and effortlessly cool... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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8:00pm CDT

Pontiak

Three brothers from the Blue Ridge of Virginia, Pontiak are as relentless in their musical explorations as they are with their guitar attacks. They are happy about all those that have chosen to follow their travels, but would travel regardless. Their live show is earsplitting and yet the brothers are low key and soft spoken off stage. Unpredictable, unforgiving, and utterly individual. Simply put, our favorite kind of rock.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11783

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Pontiak

(From Upcoming Album INNOCENCE - January 2014 - on Thrill Jockey Records) Pontiak is three brothers that grew up and live on farms in Virginia. Their lifelong closeness yields uncommon musical understanding, creative collaboration and personal camaraderie. Their singular combination... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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8:00pm CDT

Prof

If Prof had things his way, people would think he was nothing more than a heavy-boozing, free-wheeling playboy. His lyrics are sometimes rude and usually downright crude. He boasts in his rhymes about how he’s pretty much the shit at everything. He’s even performed shows where he makes himself get so drunk he throws up before going on stage. Unfortunately for Prof, there’s an underlying seriousness to his lyrics that he tries his hardest to cover with layer upon layer of party-perfect beats and rhymes. Growing up on the South Side of Minneapolis, Prof matured in step with the local hip-hop scene. In his 26 years, he’s seen some shit that can’t help but escape from his memory and into his songs, lending his lines the kind of wisdom that can only be born on hard city streets. He started free styling in eighth grade and, although he likes to have fun with his music, the swiftness of his rise to local fame shows how seriously he regards his rap career. A rowdy young buck who loves a good time, Prof wants his music to inspire others to party it up with him. In a world where credibility is currency, Prof sticks a middle finger to those who feel hip-hop should be straight-faced and serious. “Everyone’s trying to be a preacher or a politician— telling you how to live your life,” he says. “I’m not running for Senate. I’m doing this for fun and I don’t watch my mouth.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11818

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Prof

Forged from a history of hardship and partying, Prof’s music and career reflect the dichotomy that his life has been. His music documents everything he has experienced; from adversities as a child, like his father setting fire to their home or sleeping on a bean bag growing up... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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8:00pm CDT

Pustki

PUSTKI (PL) The Warsaw based PUSTKI (The Empties) perform music which is emotional, unpredictable and of a noble simplicity. They play songs which are very melodic on one hand, and raw, on the other. The archaic sound of instruments may remind us of the rebellious groups of the 60’s and 70’s, but the compositions and arrangements sound quite modern. The four released albums gave them quite a huge following among fans in Poland. Another face of the band are soundtracks and music composed for theatre plays. The band described its work in an artistic manifesto as MUSIC OF EASTERN EUROPE. First album of the band, entitled “Studio Pustki”, was released in 2001 by an independent punk label Antena Krzyku and was distributed also in USA and Czech Republic by Tamizdat. The CD got very good reviews and the group was labeled as one of the most promising new bands on the Polish indie scene. In June 2004, after releasing next album, entitled “8 ohm”, the group toured with No Means No as a special guest of the legendary band (the Canadians bought “Studio Pustki” during their previous visit to Poland). Autumn of 2008 brought their third album “Koniec Kryzysu”, which turned out to be the most successful of the band’s releases, containing several hit singles and having the best reception from the music press in the history of the band. The journalists emphasized sophisticated arrangements, catchy melodies and meaningful lyrics, full of crafty word plays. The album was chosen as the best album of the year by an alternative music magazine Pulp and by Program 3 of the national Polish Radio. It was also nominated to the most prestigious music awards: Fryderyk Award (Polish equivalent to Grammy and BRIT Award), and Paszport Polityki (award presented by the weekly magazine Polityka to the most outstanding artist of the year). Their live shows are, in the opinion of many a fan, their greatest asset. Pustki have played more than 300 shows in Poland and abroad (France, Germany, Ukraine, England), recorded 5 albums, 1 “Live DVD”, composed music for five theatre plays and two movies soundtracks. The band is one of the major players in the Polish independent music scene. Their uniqueness and style was appreciated by SUB POP’s founder, Jonathan Poneman. Their latest album, “Kalambury”, released in October 2009 by a major Polish publisher AGORA, is fast becoming one of the most discussed and praised CDs... So much so, that it was followed by a “Live” DVD in 2010. The band plays excessively abroad. This year they played at SXSW Music and Film Festival (Austin, Texas), International Book Fair in Prague and Liverpool Sound and City. www.pustki.pl www.myspace.com/pustkimusic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14548

Artists

Pustki

PUSTKI (PL) The Warsaw based PUSTKI (The Empties) perform music which is emotional, unpredictable and of a noble simplicity. They play songs which are very melodic on one hand, and raw, on the other. The archaic sound of instruments may remind us of the rebellious groups of the 60’s... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Malaia

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8:00pm CDT

Quadron

Quadron, a soulful, experimental duo from Copenhagen, Denmark was the featured “Top Tune” artist of the day Monday on acclaimed radio station KCRW. The band’s track “Average Fruit” was offered all day as a free download and is now available via podcast. According to Quadron’s Robin Hannibal, “the song is about finding what you believe in, and what your heart beats for. No matter if that is working in a supermarket, or as a rocket scientist. Heavily inspired by Charles Stepney string arrangements, the beat is a take on a modern version of a syncopated African rhythm.” “Morning Becomes Eclectic” and “Today’s Top Tune” producer Ariana Morgenstern says of Quadron: “Danish duo Quadron provides a soulful mix of down-tempo beats with beautiful arrangements and orchestrations. Our intrepid DJ Anthony Valadez got his hands on an early copy and started slipping it into the mix here at KCRW. Soon enough, just about every DJ here got behind it. Thanks to Anthony, a U.S. release of their debut is coming soon.” Morgenstern praises the band’s laid back, lounge sound for aptly representing a cross section of KCRW’s eclectic music format. Other notable tastemakers that are fans include Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D. and James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, as well as Gilles Peterson of BBC radio who picked the track “Day” as one of his faves of 2009. Singer Coco also sites “Day” as her favorite song as well. “I love that it is the slowest song, but still the one that i can dance the best to. I love to sing it live, and it almost makes me cry every time.” Lauded KCRW DJ Raul Campos of KCRW put Quadron in his Top 10 of 2009, noting, “It’s rare to come across a full-length release that is stellar from beginning to end,” Campos says of the duo’s music. “The lush beats from Robin Hannibal and Coco’s beautiful vocals make Quadron a winner. With songs that are so full of emotion and life, this one is an instant classic in my book.” Quadron was formed when Robin met Coco, a 16-year-old ingénue influenced by such artists as Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and especially Lauryn Hill. As the duo started working together, they took their time, slowly forming the lush, groovy sound that encompasses Quadron.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12985

Artists

Quadron

First introduced by a mutual friend, vocalist Coco O., and multi-instrumentalist/producer Robin Hannibal had immediate chemistry. “As soon as I met her I knew she was special.” Robin says of their first encounter. “She could sing the phonebook and make it sound good.” Dubbing... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Malverde

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8:00pm CDT

Rah Rah

Rah Rah's sophomore album, Breaking Hearts was recorded and mixed in Montreal by Kees Dekker (Plants & Animals) and was released on June 1, 2010 in Canada. It follows the widespread industry praise for 2008’s debut album, Going Steady and reinforces the increasing visibility that has accompanied Rah Rah’s relentless tour schedule. The band members share a collective mentality, taking turns taking the lead, both in songwriting and while on stage, as they constantly switch instruments. The proud prairie rockers sing of the seriousness of art, poetry, love and politics, and contrast it with a stage full of confetti, piñatas, candy, and six friends loving life and having fun. But don’t let their fresh faces, confetti cannons and constant sugar highs fool you, Rah Rah are old souls. This young ensemble artfully bridge sincerity with the absurd. Despite lyrics that touch on underwater sea creatures, stockbrokers, Saskatchewan (and now Montreal), and impressionist painters - their songs are built to break your heart.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11380

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Rah Rah

"Their music will completely set you on fire if you’re a fan of Arcade Fire, The Mekons, The Pixies and The Decemberists. With eclectic instrumentation, strong, anthemic guitar based melodies and harmonies that are sure to sweep you in with their energy, Rah Rah are one of the best... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Paradise

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8:00pm CDT

She Keeps Bees

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She Keeps Bees

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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8:00pm CDT

Sinai

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Sinai

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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8:00pm CDT

T. Tex Edwards & Out On Parole

T. Tex Edwards is an unsung pioneer of cowpunk and honky tonk murder ballads who started out in the '70s with the punk band Nervebreakers. Thom "Tex" Edwards' whiskey-soaked vocals already had a slight country twang to them back in 1978 even as the band performed their goofy anthems while supporting the Sex Pistols in Dallas. Drawing influence from the Flamin' Groovies and the Cramps rather than the more political end of the punk spectrum, Nervebreakers were equally at home lampooning "You're the One That I Want" from Grease as they were playing it straight (relatively) with the Kinks' "I'm Not Like Everybody Else." Their original material was rousing and funny, and "My Girlfriend Is a Rock" was even a minor hit in San Francisco. The band never released a full-length record in their lifetime, even though they had an almost legendary local reputation. A live performance of them backing Roky Erickson at the Dallas Palladium in 1979 was released in 1992, and a posthumous CD recorded in 1980, We Want Everything, was finally released by Get Hip in 2000. Edwards' first post-Nervebreakers outfit, Tex & the Saddle Tramps, left scarce but vital documentation, such as the churlish rocker "Move It!" that later would appear on the Loafin' Hyenas record and be covered by LeRoi Brothers. Still most of the T. Tex legend from the early to mid-'80s remains only in the recollections of those fortunate enough to catch him performing his offbeat brand of incorrigible country live. His growling redneck delivery is at times unhinged, but it's instantly recognizable, highly addictive, and consistently manages to hit the narrow margin between parody and reverence, often accomplishing both. He formed Out on Parole in Austin in 1984, and Loafin' Hyenas in Hollywood in 1986, but it took until 1989 before things finally started moving forward. His first solo album -- as T. Tex Edwards and Out on Parole -- was a stroke of demented genius that caused a stir when cult label Sympathy for the Record Industry released it yet proved more an inspiration than the chart-topper it should have been. Pardon Me, I've Got Someone to Kill was a collection of "psycho-country" covers done with a relatively straight face and high musical pedigree -- LeRoi Brothers/Fabulous Thunderbirds alumni Mike Buck was the driving force behind the album. It's not only Johnny Cash who wrote dark country and western songs of adultery and murder; Pardon Me collects obscure, nutty gems from the likes of Johnny Paycheck (the title song), Porter Wagoner ("Rubber Room"), and Lee Hazlewood ("Girl on Death Row"), not to mention the twisted genius of Leon Payne's "Psycho." The same ground would be covered in the following decade, sometimes with song selections oddly similar to Pardon Me, but rarely with the same gravelly brilliance. The 1990 release of the Loafin' Hyenas' only LP was mostly ignored despite strong original material and another killer band. Songs like "Can't Find the Door Knob" and "Scratchin' Fleas" utilized Tex's distinctive vocals perfectly, and the drunken abandon of the band was captured, bottled, and released only in France and Japan. Further recordings followed under various guises and numerous small labels. T. Tex and the Big "D" Ramblers, DisGraceland, and T. Tex and the Sickoids were a few that made it to record, and one-off projects like 1999's 18-song Intexicated Tape were mostly circulated among the faithful. After a long silence, the full-length Up Against the Floor was released in 2007. The Swingin' Cornflake Killers backed a slightly toned-down Edwards on a selection of offbeat covers (David Bowie's "Black Country Rock" and Conway Twitty's "Lonely Blue Boy") as well as equally memorable originals like the instant standard "Ain't No Bars in Heaven." A while later Nervebreakers announced they were regrouping after their "slight" 27-year hiatus. T. Tex remains a pioneering, under-appreciated, and often neglected chronicler of the offbeat and eccentric traditions of country rock & roll. — JT Lindroos, All Music Guide
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12387

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T. Tex Edwards & Out On Parole

T. Tex Edwards is an unsung pioneer of cowpunk and honky tonk murder ballads who started out in the '70s with the punk band Nervebreakers. Thom "Tex" Edwards' whiskey-soaked vocals already had a slight country twang to them back in 1978 even as the band performed their goofy anthems... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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8:00pm CDT

TarantisT

Metal Hammer Magazine: "TarantisT can be the next big thing in Rock and Roll" Austin Chronicle: "Why Metallica don't ask TarantisT to tour with them, so more people get to see TarantisT" TarantisT project started on year 2000 in Tehran.Title of the band, TarantisT, was made based on “Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zoroaster- chapter 19- about the Tarantulas”. Tarantula is the spider and TarantisT means bitten by Tarantula. The bitten, poisonous person or TarantisT gets Dance Disease or Tarantism (title of band’s first album) and tries to get rid of the poison through by dancing, which the band consider that dance as Head-banging. Poison also, in the band’s dictionary, defines as the sufferings coming from the world around! Private, real underground shows in the rehearsing basements, Half-away-canceled-On-The-Ground shows in Tehran, Self-produced and self-published albums and singles, Receiving Gold prize after participating in Avaye Hambastegi Festival (Sound of Solidarity) held by Tehran’s Municipality, Competing in Tehran Avenue Underground Music Festival (UMC, TAMF 1, TAMF 2), Touring in Europe, North America and the Middle-East, Participating in some world famous festivals like South by Southwest, Canadian Music Week, CMJ, Mehregan, Intergalactic Festival, etc. and having shows with the legends and high-profiles like Metallica, Motorhead, Stone Temple Pilots, Cheap Trick, Muse, Voivod, My Ruin, Sum 41 and many others, Moving to the United States and Hollywood scene from Tehran’s basements on 2008, Getting selected to compete for Motley Crue and KISS tours as an opening act, Becoming the Best Indie Rock Band in Asia by AVIMA Entertainment Group, Getting the title of the Best Metal Band out of Iran by the world famous Metal Hammer Magazine… and a lot more to say, were all TarantisT was busy in, during all of these years, even in the worst possible situations.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14146

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TarantisT

Metal Hammer Magazine: "TarantisT can be the next big thing in Rock and Roll" Austin Chronicle: "Why Metallica don't ask TarantisT to tour with them, so more people get to see TarantisT" TarantisT project started on year 2000 in Tehran.Title of the band, TarantisT, was made based... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Habana Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Taterbug

Taterbug is Charles Free, "singin son of the earth," as well as a "brotherless child" with only loose connections to the Night People label. He sings and manipulates tapes that he's recorded, and some he's found, "sometimes scotchtape vocal dubs for that boy choir vibe," and if you've got him live, it's "a lot more torched." Taterbugs is an Iowa kid, so it was probably inevitable that he'd eventually run into Shawn Reed and Night People, or as Free puts it, it's "easy to find a creep in the corn." He also offered up an impressive release history, with a mountain of self released tapes and CD-Rs, as well as stuff out on Night People, Moist Tapes, Not Not Fun, and Detrivore.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13315

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Taterbug

Taterbug is Charles Free, "singin son of the earth," as well as a "brotherless child" with only loose connections to the Night People label. He sings and manipulates tapes that he's recorded, and some he's found, "sometimes scotchtape vocal dubs for that boy choir vibe," and if you've... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Hideout

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8:00pm CDT

The Amity Affliction

In a day and age where few heavy bands of any substance cross over to a greater audience, The Amity Affliction are using their voices to deliver a message as powerful as their music. While many bands can claim to have large a fanbase, it’s rare to find a group with a following as incredibly dedicated as The Amity Affliction. Their fans travel the country, get lyrics and band art tattooed, and make their love for the band known as often as they can (the band and their records constantly top Media polls). It’s why they sell out shows across the country to deafening roars and why they are constantly one of the top bands on all social media networks. Most recently, their new album “Youngbloods” debuted at #6 on the Album Charts in Australia and went on to get unprecendented nominations for Best Hard Rock Performance at both the ARIA and IMA Awards – surprising the entire industry and proving that a real fanbase wins over media hype and radio play. So what is it that has made people lose their mind over a heavy band that originated 6 years ago in a small town in Queensland, Australia? Well part of it is hard work, with the band being a mainstay of the touring circuit for their entire existence. They also understand small towns and make an effort to constantly tour places that many bands can’t be bothered with. But that’s only part of the chemistry that made this band what it is today. The truth it’s the stories and personalities of the members themselves that has set Amity apart from the pack and made them one of the most loved and respected acts in Australia. Behind the cheeky song names and party atmosphere the guys carry around on tour, The Amity Affliction is a band with a message and a story. In a recent blog to fans Joel Birch explained a lot of the album – about the struggles of the past year in the lead up to it’s release, and always delivering the positive message that no one is alone, and everything is fixable. The entire album is delivered in the same tone from the opening track “I Hate Hartley” and it’s gang chant of “I Won’t Die Defeated” right down to the finale “Fuck The Yankees” – which Birch offers as a thankyou to his mother for all she’s given him. The music and the message are both delivered with impact and experience – this is a band full of people who have fought for everything they have, and a band of people who are encouraging young people to do the same. In a day and age where few heavy bands of any substance cross over to a greater audience, The Amity Affliction are using their voices to deliver a message as powerful as their music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12703

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The Amity Affliction

In a day and age where few heavy bands of any substance cross over to a greater audience, The Amity Affliction are using their voices to deliver a message as powerful as their music. While many bands can claim to have large a fanbase, it’s rare to find a group with a following as... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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8:00pm CDT

The Belle Brigade

Like many siblings, Barbara and Ethan Gruska had their ups and downs over their years growing up together in Los Angeles. “Oh, we hated each other as kids,” Barbara says with a laugh. “And by hate, I mean ‘love dearly,’ but we could never get along. We started to become friends for the first time when Ethan was 15 and I was 21. Then we became best friends and four years later we started writing songs together and formed The Belle Brigade.” Listening to The Belle Brigade’s self-titled debut album, you could never tell that these two were ever not in perfect sync. The Gruska’s familial chemistry, not to mention their obvious songwriting gifts, have resulted in one of the most thrilling debut albums you’re going to hear all year. Inspired by the duo’s love for Fleetwood Mac, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, and Stevie Wonder, their artfully arranged, freewheeling songs brim with breezy, California melodies and bracing pop harmonies, fueled by the driving rhythms Barbara plays on drums. As performed by Ethan and Barbara and their talented group of backing musicians, Bram Inscore (bass), Blake Mills, (electric guitar), Aaron Arntz (piano), and Jimi Hendrix/Joe Cocker keyboardist Mike Finnigan (Hammond B-3 organ), songs like “Sweet Louise,” “Where Not To Look For Freedom,” “Lucky Guy,” and “Lonely Lonely,” are tailor-made for road-tripping up the coast with the car top down, sunshine on your face, and the music blasting into the roar of the wind. “We didn’t want to make something small and precious,” Barbara says. “We wanted to make something big and exhilarating. Recording this album was an incredible lesson at walking the line between holding on and letting go. Every note is intentional, but we gave up the reigns to let the music go freely where it wanted to go. We wanted to make a record that was personal and aching, but still uplifting, relatable, and fun to listen to.” Barbara and Ethan credit their co-producer Matthew Wilder (No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom) — a family friend who offered his services after hearing a few of their songs — with helping them to keep open minds. “He created an environment where it was safe to try anything,” Ethan says. Adds Barbara: “If you had told us that we’d be using our screaming voices, have a 30-piece orchestra on a song, or use reverse guitar-looping effects, we wouldn’t have believed you. With Matthew and our engineer Csaba Petocz’s help, we let go of our inhibitions and fear of being uncool or too exposed.” The liberated mood of the music dovetails beautifully with the duo’s thoughtful, emotionally resonant lyrics. “A lot of this album has to do with the struggle to let go of our fear of being judged and our judgments of others in order to find powerful connections,” Barbara says. The thematic centerpiece is “Losers,” on which Ethan and Barbara sing in perfect harmonic unison: “Don’t care about being a winner / or being smooth with women / or goin’ out on Friday / Being the life of parties… Or if I am a loser” and declaring “So I wanna make it known / that I don’t care about any of that shit no more.” “The song is about being insecure and jealous and letting go of all the terrible things you can feel about yourself and realizing that life is not a game,” Ethan says. “It’s not a competition. It’s kind of a pep talk to ourselves to remember that.” Other songs reflect on disillusionment (“Belt of Orion,” “Punch Line”), yearning (“Rusted Wheel”), and awkward romance (“Sweet Louise”). Then there’s “Lucky Guy,” a song about how fortunate we are to be alive. After the duo sing “But now everything’s all right / Even though I think about dying,” they complete the phrase in harmony with a Beatle-esque “Ooh!” — which distills, in the simplest way, the happy-sad paradox within their music. “That balance between happy and sad was intentional,” Barbara says. “When I was Ethan’s age, I wrote a really sad song and played it for my dad. He said, ‘I dare you to write a happy song. It’s so much harder to write a happy song,’ and he was right. That really stuck with me. I love the combination of sad lyrics with happy music and vice versa. Too much of one thing feels like going overboard.” It was just one lesson that Barbara would get from her father. Jay Gruska is a songwriter and composer who released two albums of his own on Warner Bros. Records in the early ’80s and wrote a number of hit songs for other artists (including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Dusty Springfield), as well as hours of music for films and television. His studio, in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, was in the family’s backyard so musicians were constantly coming and going. “My dad was like my songwriting coach, but he was never overbearing,” says Ethan. “He’s always the person we test our new songs out on,” Barbara says. “If he cracks a smile it’s a keeper. If he doesn’t, it’s usually back to the drawing board.” Barbara and Ethan’s maternal grandfather is Oscar- and Grammy-winning film composer John Williams (Star Wars, Jaws, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark), someone they both cite as a huge musical influence. Not surprisingly, both Barbara and Ethan began playing music at a young age. Ethan has been singing since he can remember. He took a few piano lessons as a kid, but really began playing piano and writing songs in earnest at the age of 14. He studied classical composition for a year at Cal Arts in Valencia, CA, but “I never really felt that fire with it like I did when I write a little, stripped-down pop song,” he says. As for Barbara, when she was nine, she fashioned a drum set out of random objects in her room (“I hung a pan lid on my pull-up bar to use as a cymbal,” she says) and played that until her uncle gave her her first drum kit. Barbara studied jazz drumming at both Oberlin College and Cal Arts before dropping out to hit the road with The Bird and The Bee’s Inara George, followed by tours with Benji Hughes and Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis. The musicians mentioned above who play on The Belle Brigade album are all friends of Barbara’s from the Los Angeles music scene. “There’s a really high level of musicianship and creativity coming from all the guys on this album,” Barbara says. “They are all our close friends and it was an incredibly rewarding experience to be surrounded by these amazing musicians. I like to hear other people in the music. That's what the album is about; it was such a group effort. It’s just more fun to make things with other people. Hopefully what comes across is that we work hard and love what we do and are grateful for the opportunity to actually be artists.” Warner Bros Records ###
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11684

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The Belle Brigade

Founded by siblings Barbara and Ethan Gruska, The Belle Brigade’s music is artfully arranged, with enticing melodies and pop harmonies, fueled by the interplay of driving rhythms between Barbara's drums and Ethan's guitars. Both are gifted songwriters – finding inspiration in... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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8:00pm CDT

The Brother Kite

Providence, Rhode Island's The Brother Kite began crafting their shoegaze-inflected rock sound in 2001, when founding members Patrick Boutwell and Jon Downs began writing and recording original material as a duo. Bassist Andrea Mason and guitarist Mark Howard joined them in 2002, and the band released a split 7" record with friends Vaguely Starshaped on Boston's Losing Blueprint Records in 2003. The Brother Kite then released their first full length album on Clairecords, thebrotherkite (2004), a self-titled and self-recorded serving of layered guitars and buoyant melodies. Their ambitious debut earned them nationwide attention from critics and music fans alike. They soon enlisted Matt Rozzero as full-time drummer, and relentlessly toured the east coast, gaining new fans at every show and further refining their unique sound. The band then constructed their Beaten Path studio in Mason, New Hampshire and recorded their second LP for Clairecords, Waiting For The Time To Be Right (2006). With Waiting..., the band dialed back the "shoegaze" element of their first album, and explored Brian Wilson-esque harmonies and refined classic pop structures. The album greatly widened their fan base, garnered a bevy of critical acclaim, and was considered by many to be one of the finest records that year. This was followed by two more releases for Clairecords, 2007's Moonlit Race EP and 2008's spit 7" with Boston band Plumerai. Having two sonically distinct full-length records under their belt, they were determined to create something as ambitious as their previous efforts, yet completely unique from them. They returned in the spring of 2008 to Beaten Path in Mason and set to work on what would ultimately become their third full-length record, Isolation. Initially challenged with finding material that was suitably different in scope than Waiting... yet familiar enough to please their fans, they began deconstructing their signature dense wall-of-sound into contrasting textures, while adding new instrumentation in the form of synthesizers and sparse drum machine tracks. After a year of recording, they enlisted engineer/producer (and self-professed huge TBK fan) Thom Monahan (Pernice Bros, The Broken West, Matt Pond PA, J. Mascis and The Fog) to mix the album at The Hangar in Sacramento, CA. What results is an album that, while recorded in a similar fashion to its predecessor, could not be more different. Where Waiting For The Time To Be Right was built on thick layers of Wurlitzer organ and droning guitars, warmly undercut by silky vocal harmonies sometimes heard, other times only hinted at, Isolation strips The Brother Kite's sound down into individual elements, allowing each reverberated guitar pluck, tambourine clash and warbling synth line to stand on its own. Throughout Isolation, TBK blends various elements ranging from atmospheric power-pop, to experimental synth rock, extending well beyond the band's earlier Beach Boys meets My Bloody Valentine leanings. It is surely one of the year's most ambitious rock records, and one that deserves all the attention that The Brother Kite has so lovingly put into creating it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12414

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The Brother Kite

Providence, Rhode Island's The Brother Kite began crafting their shoegaze-inflected rock sound in 2001, when founding members Patrick Boutwell and Jon Downs began writing and recording original material as a duo. Bassist Andrea Mason and guitarist Mark Howard joined them in 2002... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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8:00pm CDT

The Good Natured

My name is Sarah McIntosh, I'm a 19 year old singer/songwriter, and I go under the name of "The Good Natured". When playing live I'm supported by my two band members. National UK press such as The Guardian compare me to the likes of a young Kate Bush. In the last 2 years The Good Natured have played approximately 150 gigs around the UK, culminating recently in a live recording session at BBC Maida Vale studios for Huw Stephens' Radio 1 show. We have also played outside the UK in Paris, at La Fleche D'or. This summer we played the Isle of Wight, Latitude and V festivals and have just returned from playing CMJ in New York. In summer 2009 I was approached by Harvest Music Publishing USA to license some material to them. Presently I am managed by Simon Bobbett who has been approached by Polydor, A&M, and Asylum records in the UK and Atlantic records in New York. In March 2010, a remix of one of my songs was released on a complilation by French Label "Kitsune" (Kitsune Maison 9). It was also released on their compilation for Japan (Gildas and Masaya Tokyo) and I have also have my EP released in Japan through Fastcut Records. I released my debut single 'Your Body Is A Machine' in July and am about to release my second single 'Be My Animal/Prisoner', a double AA side.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14743

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The Good Natured

My name is Sarah McIntosh, I'm a 19 year old singer/songwriter, and I go under the name of "The Good Natured". When playing live I'm supported by my two band members. National UK press such as The Guardian compare me to the likes of a young Kate Bush. In the last 2 years The Good... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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8:00pm CDT

The Green Golly Project

Barbara Siesel’s multi-faceted career includes performing, teaching and producing. Audiences around the world have heard her in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Great Hall in St. Petersburg, and Central Conservatory in Beijing, in addition to concert halls in Japan, Korea, Spain and Taiwan. Some of her upcoming activities include a China tour for concerts, master classes and the production of the Green Golly Flute and creating the book version of Green Golly and Her Golden Flute with writer Keith Torgan and illustrator Suzanne Lebeda. She received a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from The Juilliard School, where she studied with Samuel Baron. Additionally, she studied with Julius Baker, Thomas Nyfenger and Gerardo Levy and attended Master Classes with Jean Pierre Rampal and James Galway. Keith Torgan, singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor and storyteller, is a multi-talented artist with more than twenty years of experience in children’s music who has appeared at hundreds of theaters, cabarets, universities, museums, schools, and libraries throughout the United States. Torgan was composer at the Williamstown Theater Festival, founder and songwriter for “Morgan, Torgan & Teri,” guest performer and writer for BMG’s “Early Ears” series, and composer and lyricist for the Simply Elementary flagship program, There’s Always a Dragon to Slay. He has written a multitude of songs and is the creator of all the Green Golly Project stories and songs. He received his training at Circle in the Square Theatre School, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and State University of New York at Albany.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12535

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The Green Golly Project

Barbara Siesel’s multi-faceted career includes performing, teaching and producing. Audiences around the world have heard her in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Great Hall in St. Petersburg, and Central Conservatory in Beijing, in addition to... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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8:00pm CDT

The Head and the Heart

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The Head and the Heart

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Antone's

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8:00pm CDT

The Lava Children

With The Lava Children’s* self-titled debut, the listener is immediately aware they’re hearing something completely uncommon. In fact, The Lava Children are something completely uncommon. As the music industry becomes ever more jaded and manufactured and music is treated like so much invaluable garbage to be traded and tossed about freely, it seems like hearing something that sounds totally new is becoming less and less of a regular occurrence. Here you’ll find no familiar “classic rock overtones.” There are no hackneyed “angular guitar tones”- in fact, you’re only occasionally reminded that you’re even hearing instruments. From the dreamy, weirdly programmed Colecovision-on-the-fritz nonsense of opening track, “I Am a Pony,” to the underwater opium cabaret wash of “Particles,” to the discordant, drunk music box stagger of “Troll,” every track on this mini-lp bears the same distinctive stamp of not sounding a whole lot like anything else you’ve heard. This music may have been found inside a rotting old fish, plucked from a muddy, overgrown swamp and encrusted with plankton and river rot. It could have been stuck in an ice block in the far-flung pitch-black night of the frozen tundra or growing out of a patch of moss and fungus on the side of a mighty California redwood tree. It could’ve been found buried in an Egyptian desert wasteland, firmly clutched to the now-hollow chest of some bygone dusty old corpse… and it just might be cursed. Hell- maybe it’s from space, or some kind of message from the future. But fact of the matter is it’s made by a couple of Oklahomans who are soon to be Texans...Though that doesn’t make it any less of a fascinating listen. Close your eyes, turn off all the lights, and turn this album up. See if the little hairs on the back of your neck aren’t immediately standing at full attention as you find yourself awash in weird, half-remembered memories of playing with a dog you had when you were five years old, deep in the swiftly darkening woods and far from home.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12620

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The Lava Children

With The Lava Children’s* self-titled debut, the listener is immediately aware they’re hearing something completely uncommon. In fact, The Lava Children are something completely uncommon. As the music industry becomes ever more jaded and manufactured and music is treated like... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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8:00pm CDT

The Main Street Gospel

The Main Street Gospel is a Columbus, Ohio based band who mix psych-infused classic rock with dusty country vibes and dirt-stained blues. The band was born in 2005, when Barry Dean–former tambourine shaker for the Brian Jonestown Massacre–began writing songs with longtime friend Ryan Ida. Together with Vug Arakas on guitar and Christian Pierce on drums, the band has a strong sense of understanding and respect for the true roots of rock n’roll. Their sound recalls elements of folk giants The Byrds and Neil Young. In 2008 The Main Street Gospel released a 7" that was recorded and engineered by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys and in the summer of 2010 they released their first full length on Tee Pee Records entitled Love Will Have Her Revenge. To date The Main Street Gospel have played several shows with like-minded bands such as Mondo Drag, Naam, Dead Meadow, Hopewell, Sleepy Sun, Floorian and fellow Ohioans Buffalo Killers.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12482

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The Main Street Gospel

The Main Street Gospel is a Columbus, Ohio based band who mix psych-infused classic rock with dusty country vibes and dirt-stained blues. The band was born in 2005, when Barry Dean–former tambourine shaker for the Brian Jonestown Massacre–began writing songs with longtime friend... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Headhunters

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8:00pm CDT

The Nightgowns

The Nightgowns are a pop group from Tacoma, WA, originally founded in 2005 as "The Elephants" by Trevor Dickson, Cody Jones, and Jason Freet. Infamous for their unpredictable and engaging live shows, their antics and memorable songs quickly made their hometown performances packed events, and won them a loyal following in Seattle and throughout the rest of the NW as well. With the departure of Freet in '06, the remaining members added drummer BJ Robertson and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Brunette and continued to perform, write, and record new material. The sound and songs evolved, becoming more dense and contemplative, and after a name change The Nightgowns' debut full-length "Sing Something" was released in June '09, receiving favorable reviews and considerable college and independent radio airplay. In 2009 the group was voted Tacoma's "best band" for the third time in four years in an annual readers poll run by South Puget Sound arts and culture publication The Weekly Volcano. After a succession of west coast performances and a brief hiatus The Nightgowns are currently hard at work finishing an EP for release in spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12972

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The Nightgowns

The Nightgowns are a pop group from Tacoma, WA, originally founded in 2005 as "The Elephants" by Trevor Dickson, Cody Jones, and Jason Freet. Infamous for their unpredictable and engaging live shows, their antics and memorable songs quickly made their hometown performances packed... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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8:00pm CDT

The Shining Twins

The Shining Twins, actually a 3-piece (with a guitar player named Xanax), are an East Village, NYC punk band who started playing shows just about a year ago. Since then, they've played shows with Adam Green, The Black Keys, Cassie Ramone (of The Vivian Girls), The Lemonheads, Juliana Hatfield, collaborated with Mark Ronson for his new album, and much more. They just finished a new record, "This Is Dumb," which Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes will be producing/mixing in January. The first single "Ave C" will be released in March 2011 on Fat Possum Records. Last year they recorded a 6-song demo called "Come Play With Us," which has garnered them world wide attention. They are currently on tour in Japan, and will be back in The States for Art Basel. Their songs have been on numerous blogs, such as RCRD LBL, Nylon Magazine, Loudvine, and NME. They have been featured in Interview Magazine, Heeb Magazine, Jalouse Magazine, and on many other websites, magazines, and blogs as a band to watch. Often called "the chick Ramones," (nowthissoundisbrave.blogspot.com) or "Jay Reatard's long lost little sisters," (infrasons.blogspot.com) these new riot grrrls are ready to take over the punk scene.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11827

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The Shining Twins

Lock up your sons. The Shining Twins are coming. East Village punkers The Shining Twins, Alex and Marisa, have had NYC buzzing since hitting the scene in 2009, playing standing-room-only shows with Adam Green, The Black Keys, Lemonheads, Cassie Ramone, Juliana Hatfield, Mark Ronson... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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8:00pm CDT

The Treasures

A band that remains true to the traditional country-soul spirit and Americana-infused roots-rock, this is a sound that remains both achingly beautiful yet infectious and energetic at the same time. The Treasures have spent the last year and half performing in Canada, and are preparing to release their debut album, delivering country-inflected gems that are guaranteed to warm your heart.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15067

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The Treasures

A band that remains true to the traditional country-soul spirit and Americana-infused roots-rock, this is a sound that remains both achingly beautiful yet infectious and energetic at the same time. The Treasures have spent the last year and half performing in Canada, and are preparing... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Swan Dive

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8:00pm CDT

Unfamiliar Friends Party

Unfamiliar Friends Party was established in late 2007 by Lilybeer, Hollistar, Koko and Djust. With the experiences on composing music on the laptops, the electronic-rock setup, and the on stage performance, combine with the passion for the electronic dance music, Unfamiliar Friends Party was soon on their track creating music. In just a year, Unfamiliar Friends Party has participated in 2 compilation albums and performed in each major music festivals and livehouse in Taiwan. They also collaborated with artists from different fields in Taiwan this year. Their music has often been categorized as computer game music and watching them perform gives the audiences an experience to place themselves in a computer gaming environment. Unfamiliar Friends Party released their first EP "WE ARE SO WISE" in 2009, first mini album "headstrong" in 2010 (all Mastered by Mile Marsh),
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12565

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Unfamiliar Friends Party

Unfamiliar Friends Party was established in late 2007 by Lilybeer, Hollistar, Koko and Djust. With the experiences on composing music on the laptops, the electronic-rock setup, and the on stage performance, combine with the passion for the electronic dance music, Unfamiliar Friends... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Lamberts

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8:00pm CDT

Walk The Moon

Walk the Moon are from Ohio. Their moms are cute and batty and their dads are big and strong. While singing a capella in college, listening to a lot of Talking Heads, and chasing down degrees in Music Theory, Walk the Moon formed out of a love for creative pop songs and exuberant live performances and safari animals. In 2008 Walk the Moon's debut EP 'The Anthem' stirred up attention from the likes of CityBeat Magazine and FOX News and even took them to London, UK; there they played a week of shows at the London City Showcase as the only band from North America to be selected by Sonicbids for the spot. Since then, led by singer/synth-player Nicholas Petricca, Walk has continued to make noise around the US, named by New York City's historic Arlene's Grocery one of their 'Best Bands of 2009' and by promoters at NYC's Highline Ballroom "one of the best young bands [they] have seen in a long time".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14556

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Walk The Moon

WALK THE MOON Nicholas Petricca (vocals, keyboards) / Kevin Ray (bass, vocals) / Eli Maiman (guitar, vocals) / Sean Waugaman (drums, vocals) This past June, Seattle news and culture blog Seattlest.com posted a review of a show by Walk The Moon. It read like this: “Walk The Moon... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Stubb's

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8:00pm CDT

Zukunasisters

ZUKUNASISTERS is a Japanese female soul band consisting of four classmates in university: emi, spicy-marico, 238 and Akane. Having been strongly influenced by black music, ZUKUNASISTERS’ music is a blend of 60’s to 70’s R&B, soul, and gospel. The band’s unique groove and dramatic chorus work is indeed the product of members’ chemistry. Emi’s singing which is often referred to as Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin, and the band’s tireless energy and vibes inflame and thrill the audience – the performance you will never forget. In 2005 the band signed with UK Project and released “GOTiSOUL”. In 2007 the band began a bimonthly one-man live show at Shibuya BYG. The show has been taken place at Shimokitazawa CLUB QUE since 2009. ZUKUNASISTERS has appeared in a number of Japanese music festivals including FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (2006, 2009), SUNSET LIVE (2006), ARABAKI ROCK FESTIVAL (2009), EARTHDAY TOKYO (2009), MINAMI WHEEL (2008, 2009), and MANGETSU-SAI (from 2006 to 2008, 2010). In 2011 the four girls fully prepared for the upcoming US tour, decided on calling themselves “ZUKUNASISTERS” to identify themselves in overseas markets, while keeping “ZUKUNASI” strictly for the Japanese market. Believing in the power of music, ZUKUNASISTERS keeps on creating compelling melodies and great beats. Real soul music & women’s power at its best yet, ZUKUNASISTERS is bound to be a central figure in the music scene of the new decade.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11279

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Zukunasisters

ZUKUNASISTERS is a Japanese female soul band consisting of four classmates in university: emi, spicy-marico, 238 and Akane. Having been strongly influenced by black music, ZUKUNASISTERS’ music is a blend of 60’s to 70’s R&B, soul, and gospel. The band’s unique groove and dramatic... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Elysium

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8:05pm CDT

Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

Joe Lewis is stuffed into a van with his six bandmates and one stranger, as they hurtle across Texas to a gig in Marfa. Most of the guys are sleeping now, content in the knowledge they've just made the record of their lives. All killer, no filler, the fittingly titled, take-no-prisoners Scandalous (Lost Highway)'once again produced by Jim Eno, moonlighting from his main gig as Spoon's drummer'is a churning slab of rock & roll, blues and funk, laced with a double shot of 100-proof punkitude. This band has gotten tight as a gnat's ass through nearly two years of barnstorming without a break. ÂWe've grown a lot as a band, and so has our fan base,Â the lanky, enigmatic Lewis acknowledges. ÂHopefully it's still going up, but it will ultimately be what we make of it. As the shows get bigger and we get bigger, we have to keep improving to meet the demand. If we can't do that, it won't go anywhere.Â From the look in Joe's eyes as he glances at the one-stoplight towns and endless open country of central Texas whizzing past, you can tell he knows whereof he speaks. While on the road, they also eagerly soaked up the worldly knowledge of touring mates the New York Dolls and Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm. ÂThe Dolls covered Bo Diddley and Sonny Boy Williamson, and so do we,Â says guitarist Zach Ernst, riding shotgun in the van, as he does in the band. ÂThat youthful, aggressive, unschooled thing is really appealing to us. That's what we like to listen to and what we're shooting for. We've had some lineup changes since the first record, but at its core, it's still the same band, and everyone's excited to move on to the next stage.Â Like his forebears, Lewis writes from direct, often bitter experience with unflinching veracity. The songs of Scandalous are littered with the debris of age-old issues: hard times and one-night stands, lying and cheating, redemption and revenge. Gritty, raunchy and real, his music is not for the squeamish, but experiencing it fully can be genuinely cathartic. The album opens with the funky fantasia ÂLivin' in the Jungle,Â as Joe wails with tonsil-shredding abandon over a rhythm section erupting like a tropical storm and horns honking like hyenas in heat. ÂI've always said that if I ever got rich, I would go buy a bunch of land in the Congo or the Amazon, build a nice house and have an Amazon woman to hang out with,Â he explains, straight-faced. On the following ÂI'm Gonna Leave You,Â the band sends a jolt of electricity through a Mississippi hill country blues template. ÂIt's about leavin' a girl, just gettin' out while you can, before the shit gets too thick,Â he says, punctuating the line with a wicked cackle. From there, it's all hands on deck, as one sonic assault after another rips into the eardrums and the pelvis all at once. The instant-classic highway boogie ÂMustang RanchÂ recounts, in sordid detail, an overnight drive between Salt Lake City and San Francisco, Joe spinning out the narrative as a revved-up talking blues. ÂIt was a long, ridiculous drive, and we got the idea of stopping at the Mustang Ranch,Â he recalls. ÂWe were like, 'Let's go, man'we got nothin' better to do.' So we stopped in there, and it was a really odd experience.Â Here, another quick laugh escapes Joe's lips. ÂWe figured out that we don't fit brothels that well, and the girls are all fuckin' busted. But nobody caught anything. Then we left, and we stopped in Reno at six in the morning. It was a freaky experience. We went into a casino and got a cheap breakfast, and all the burnt-out gamblers were walking the town like zombies out there in the early morning. There were even weird lights hovering in the sky. That song's a true story, pretty much.Â Lewis seems to be channeling Robert Johnson on ÂMessin',Â which turns on his spooky, low-down vocal and acoustic guitar. ÂI'm just an old-style blues fan, and I'm tryin' to do that kind of thing with it,Â he says, reeling off the names of his favorite practitioners: Lightnin' Hopkins, Junior Kimbrough, Elmore James, Howlin' Wolf and Magic Sam. The album's biggest surprise is ÂYou Been Lyin',Â a torrid, politically-themed workout in the tradition of Parliament-Funkadelic and late-'60s Temptations. Featured on this track are the group vocals of the Relatives, a Dallas gospel funk band that made some criminally under-exposed records three decades ago. ÂThey're like the greatest band ever,Â says Joe, Âand I'm glad we got them on there, 'cause they made the track really sweet.Â Here and elsewhere, you can also pick up the influence of the Stooges, another of Lewis' touchstones, in the confrontational physicality of the performances. ÂPeople call us a soul band, but we're more of a rock & roll band,Â he points out. ÂWe feel like what we're doing is different from the soul bands with horn sections that are out there right now,Â Ernst adds. ÂWe always joke that we would do that kind of music, but we're not good enough: our guitars are too loud, we're too primitive on our instruments, and Joe is more of a shouter and a talking-blues guy than a smooth soul singer. So we're carving out our own thing because it's the only way that we can do it. We can't play it any cleaner or smoother'and we don't want to, either.Â Growing up in Austin and Round Rock, Joe took it all in'Delta and Chicago blues, Memphis soul, Detroit garage punk'and what came out the other end was, and is, unlike anything else out there. ÂI don't know, man'I just kinda dove into it,Â Lewis continues. ÂThese neighbors of mine were in this country band and they got to go on tour all the time, and I had to go to work in this stupid factory. I was like, 'Man, I gotta get in on that.' So I pulled a guitar down off the wall of a pawn shop where I was workin' at the time and learned stuff as I went along. The people I was playing with wanted to practice all the time, and I was like, 'No, man, let's get out there'I wanna try to do this shit.' I pretty much learned on stage.Â After years of struggle to get heard, things started moving fast for Lewis after he and Ernst put together the earliest incarnation of Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, naming themselves after a crusted container of honey they found on the floor of their ÂdisgustingÂ rehearsal room. They went out with Spoon after Britt Daniel caught a set, and their subsequent, Eno-produced EP caught the ear of Lost Highway's Kim Buie, who signed them to a record deal. Eno then helmed their 2009 debut album for the label, Tell 'Em What Your Name Is!, much of it cut live off the floor. ÂThe album manages to maximize every incendiary second of sonic sexuality the band is putting out,Â raved PopMatters' Christel Loar. ÂMake no mistake, Lewis knows his history, but he also knows his moment, too, and it's now. The Honeybears aren't afraid to mine the past to make music for the future.Â That spot-on assessment goes double now. ÂWe pride ourselves on keepin' our own style and staying true to the guys we look up to,Â says Lewis. ÂWe play the music that we like listening to. It's always about the music first.Â As night falls, the van pulls into Marfa, the musicians rub the sleep from their eyes and stretch their muscles, which will soon be put to use unloading their gear. This is what they live for'another night blowin' the roof in front of a houseful of boozed-up locals looking for a thrill. For the paying customers, it's a few hours of sweet relief. For Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, it's another long day and hot night in the life of a working band'seven hungry guys with their eyes on the far horizon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14221

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Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

Joe Lewis is stuffed into a van with his six bandmates and one stranger, as they hurtle across Texas to a gig in Marfa. Most of the guys are sleeping now, content in the knowledge they've just made the record of their lives. All killer, no filler, the fittingly titled, take-no-prisoners... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:05pm - 9:05pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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8:05pm CDT

Smile Smile

Wanting to bring something new to the Dallas music scene, Ryan Hamilton and Jencey Hirunrusme create their own modern blend of folk, pop and rock in Smile Smile. Their songs range from heart wrenching ballads to foot stomping sing alongs. Jencey's classical piano background teamed with Ryan's self-taught guitar style combine to create sounds which both soar above you and pull you in tight at the same time. "When we formed Smile Smile, we looked at what was missing in the world of folk and pop and then tried to create a sound that was uniquely ours," says Jencey. "We really wanted our music to be catchy and memorable, but also focusing on the issues that we care about." The duo garnered local and national success in 2006 with their debut full-length album Blue Roses. Its full of infectious melodies, dusty blue lyrics whispers, hand-claps and toe-tappable folk songs set to guitar and keys. Smile Smile were nominated for "Best Folk Rock Song ("Sad Song") at the Los Angeles Independent Music Awards, nominated as "Best USA Act" in the Toronto Independent Music Awards, and have had several tracks from Blue Roses licensed for programming on MTV's NEXT. Smile Smile will also be featured in the upcoming film Jack and Jill vs the World starring Freddie Prinze Jr. Although known for their subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) back and forth jabs onstage, when the pair sing together their voices sound as if they are one. Stripping songs down to the bone and emphasizing the simplicity of beautiful music, is about the only thing the two can agree upon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12280

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Smile Smile

Wanting to bring something new to the Dallas music scene, Ryan Hamilton and Jencey Hirunrusme create their own modern blend of folk, pop and rock in Smile Smile. Their songs range from heart wrenching ballads to foot stomping sing alongs. Jencey's classical piano background teamed... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:05pm - 9:05pm CDT
Continental Club

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8:10pm CDT

Lindi Ortega & The Treasures

Somewhere in an old 1960’s apartment building in the city of Toronto, Canada, a well worn pair of cherry red cowboy boots wait by the door.On the bed is a journal with a bird on the front cover and the saying “Go Slow, Life in Progress”. Sitting on the floor with a bottle of merlot and a red flower in her dark hair is where we find Lindi Ortega. She’s no stranger to the stage, having toured across Canada and the United States, Ortega has performed for all kinds of audiences. She opened for the UK band Keane in North America, as well as a successful Midwest run with movie star Kevin Costner and his band The Modern West. Lindi Ortega has just completed a new full length record produced by Ron Lopata and set for release on Last Gang Records in the summer of 2011. Keep an ear out for that sweet vibrato and an eye out for those little red boots because it won’t be long before Canada boasts of a brand new country darling.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12402

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Lindi Ortega

Somewhere in an old 1960’s apartment building in the city of Toronto, Canada, a well worn pair of cherry red cowboy boots wait by the door.On the bed is a journal with a bird on the front cover and the saying “Go Slow, Life in Progress”. Sitting on the floor with a bottle of... Read More →

Lindi Ortega & The Treasures

Somewhere in an old 1960’s apartment building in the city of Toronto, Canada, a well worn pair of cherry red cowboy boots wait by the door.On the bed is a journal with a bird on the front cover and the saying “Go Slow, Life in Progress”. Sitting on the floor with a bottle of... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:10pm - 9:10pm CDT
Swan Dive

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8:10pm CDT

Red Fang

Red Fang signed to Relapse Records in 2010. In 2005, David Sullivan, Maurice Bryan Giles, Aaron Beam, and John Sherman consolidated their powers to form RED FANG. They played their first, legendary show on the final night of that year, welcoming 2006 with buckets of sweat and splinters of destruction. Exactly one year later, they were opening for The Melvins and Big Business. In their previous bands, the members of Red Fang created difficult, complicated, challenging music. With Red Fang, they take a different approach, returning to what initially inspired them to form bands - heavy, exciting, sometimes threatening music that at first appears simple and straightforward, but whose sophistication reveals itself upon repeated listening. The progenitors were bands like Black Flag, Black Sabbath, Soundgarden, and Slayer, but there are a crop of contemporary bands that exhibit the same inspirational combination of heaviness, deceptive simplicity, and catchiness - Hot Snakes, Big Business, and QOTSA. It is Red Fang's goal to create music that, as writer Lance Chess describes, "appeals to both the thinking and the banging head." AN INTERVIEW WITH RED FANG Q: A: We all lived in Portland and had been fans of/played in each other's bands for years, but it wasn't until 2005 that we discovered that each of us held 1/4 of an amulet whose reassembly created the magical riff tornado that is Red Fang. Q: A: It was a lot better than "Blue Tooth," and honestly, it was the first name suggested that nobody hated. Q: A: Yes. Our friend Whitey conceived, constructed, shot and edited that video almost entirely himself. He definitely had help from some very talented and dedicated professionals, but all we really did was show up and drink lots of beer - thanks, Whitey! And, yes, he has another video planned for us to coincide with the release of the next album, and it is going to be AWESOME!! Q: A: We don't yet have an official release date, but we are proud and extremely pleased to announce that we are now working with the inimitable RELAPSE records. Matt moved to Portland a couple years ago and we his a super nice, enthusiastic, hard-working man who is going to be really fun to work with. Q: A: It was great! The process was very smooth. He approached us right after the Prehistoric Dog video came out about producing our next record. We were pretty hesitant at first, but after hearing some cuts off their at-the-time upcoming record, we realized that just because his band (The Decemberists) is so different from ours, that didn't mean he couldn't apply the same principles of creating a kick-ass sounding record to our band. He did a fantastic job. Q: A: Led Zeppelin, Soundgarden, The Melvins, Slayer, Hot Snakes, Big Business, Black Sabbath, Black Flag, Cherubs, YOB... --- Press: RED FANG is the latest effort from long time bros and collaborators Bryan Giles (Last of the Juanitas, Party Time), Aaron Beam (Dark Forces, Lachrymator), David Sullivan (Party Time, facedowninshit, Shiny Beast) and John Sherman (Party Time, Bad Wizard, Trumans Water, All Night). The four have boiled down their disparate sounds to create the ONLY sound: RED FANG. "Stoner-rock grooves atop Hot Snakes-like slithering guitar attacks." I can't get enough of the rough mixes of new material from Portland’s Red Fang. Threatening to rupture eardrums with unyielding, angular guitars, Red Fang nevertheless wields the multi-ton low end that seduced fans of Big Business. -- The Stranger Red Fang push SST sludge and Thor's hammer riffage through big filthy Sunn amps, and slay Sabbath's rhythm section using the jawbone of Greg Ginn. The result? Big gigantic rock that is easy to listen to (not easy listening, mind you)‚ It just makes sense, sounds good, and qualifies the simultaneous usage of both the thinking and the banging head, which are usually mutually exclusive. --The Portland Mercury These guys are raw, occasionally distorted, and loud as fuck; they've opened for the Sword, the Saviours, the Fucking Champs, and the Melvins, and they've got a distinct brand of metal — shreddin', but with a groove — that's formidable on disc but absolutely kills live. I'd impart some kind of face-melting warning here, but a face melt by the Fang ain't something you wanna miss. --The San Francisco Bay Guardian During a recent string of dates on the East Coast with metal technicians The Fucking Champs, Portland’s Red Fang must have seemed like barbarian invaders by comparison. In place of symmetry and precision, Red Fang smears roughhewn, ragged riffs that place the band much more in the camp of Big Business (or even The Sword minus the hobbit shtick). Out behind a new five-song tour EP, the band sports members from all over the place, including Last of the Juanitas, Facedowninshit, and even the legendary San Diego noise collective Trumans Water. --The Onion
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11491

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Red Fang

Red Fang signed to Relapse Records in 2010. In 2005, David Sullivan, Maurice Bryan Giles, Aaron Beam, and John Sherman consolidated their powers to form RED FANG. They played their first, legendary show on the final night of that year, welcoming 2006 with buckets of sweat and splinters... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:10pm - 9:10pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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8:15pm CDT

Andrew Allen

ANDREW ALLEN Spend a bit of time with Andrew Allen and it quickly becomes clear why this singer, songwriter, and musician has already become a successful recording artist in his native Canada: sheer force of will. Outgoing and good-natured, with a quick, comic wit, Allen is a hurtling ball of positive energy — he just doesn’t hear the word “no.” Exhibit A: When he found himself broke after his band imploded, he and his wife, contacted Carnival Cruise lines, told them they had lots of emcee experience (which they didn’t), and landed a year-long gig as social hosts on the ship. (More on that later.) Exhibit B: When a booking agent told Allen he couldn’t possibly tour full time and still book his own shows, Allen’s reaction was: “Actually, I think I can.” The couple sold their house, bought a minvan, and set off on tour across Canada that lasted two months. All the while, Allen planned a UK tour by searching for venues on UKPubFinder.com and emailing the proprietors to ask if he could come perform. Their response? “Sure, why not?” Allen’s DIY ability and optimistic attitude have served him well. He has scored two Top 10 hits in Canada, 2009’s “I Wanna Be Your Christmas” and his current single “Loving You Tonight,” which has been lodged in the upper reaches of the singles chart for 10 weeks and counting. A lilting, sunny tune about an ideal romance, “Loving You Tonight” got Allen noticed by Epic Records, which signed him to a recording contract in December 2010 and will release his debut album in 2011. Though Allen is still in the studio writing and recording with producer Ryan Stewart (who has worked with a host of Canada’s top singer-songwriters), the album is shaping up to be a stellar collection of upbeat songs that showcase the sweet clarity of Allen’s voice, as well as his impeccable ear for pop melody and fondness for beachy, acoustic grooves — an influence Allen attributes partly to his time working on the cruise ship. “We traveled to the Caribbean islands and I became very enamored with the spirit of the music,” Allen says. “They’d have Caribbean bands performing on deck, and sometimes I’d jump onstage with them and do a couple songs to get a feel for their vibe. Allen also points out that all of Canada, is not actually an endless frozen tundra-like landscape. In fact, British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley where Allen grew up is known for its California-esque climate. “My town, Vernon, is surrounded by lakes,” he says. “It’s kind of known as the Canadian desert. The mountains and hills dry out in the summer because it’s so hot, and these tan-colored hills flow into the beautiful, purplish-blue lakes. It’s very relaxed there, and I think that has definitely influenced the feel of some of my songs, like ‘7 Days,’ and ‘Sooner.’” Allen began taking piano lessons at the age of five. “I can still picture myself sitting at the piano with these big Coke-bottle glasses and a vest that was sewn onto my shirt so I wouldn’t lose it,” he says, shaking his head and chuckling. “I was that quintessential nerdy kid.” Allen came up through Canada’s Royal Conservatory School, but preferred to play his own compositions, which he began writing at age 10. He also took up the saxophone, after his parents rejected his request for a drum kit, and joined the choir, even though his friends called it social suicide. “Glee did not exist then,” he says with a laugh, “but I absolutely loved it.” Recognizing his natural talent, one of the school’s music teachers steered Allen toward the drums, and also introduced him to bass and trombone. “He just kept throwing different instruments at me to keep me challenged,” Allen recalls. At age 15, Allen bought a guitar and formed his first band. “We were called Liable Cause,” he says. “I don’t even know what that means.” The experience playing to crowds during his Carnival Cruise ship days would come in handy when Allen eventually set out on a tour across Canada in 2008 in support of an album he had recorded entitled The Living Room Sessions. “The album was about life, love, and connecting with people, so we made good on that by saying, ‘If you want me to come play in your living room, I totally will. All you’ve got to do is guarantee there will be between 40 and 60 people there, let us crash at your house and maybe you’ll make us dinner.’” In this way, Allen was able to build a sizeable grassroots following, ensuring that his shows were packed the next time he came through town. “At our first showcase in Toronto, these label guys were like, ‘Why are there people here? And why do they range in age from 18 to 80?’ Allen recalls with a laugh. “And it was because people invited their friends, their grandparents, everyone they knew. And those people were like, ‘We’ll support that guy. He’s nice. He played in my sister’s living room.’” Thanks to The Living Room Sessions, Allen was able to stay out on the road for two years straight. Which brings us to 2010. Last June, Allen released “Loving You Tonight,” which eventually got added to every single AC Anglophone station in Canada. He hit the road from June through August, taking only four days off, and signed with Epic Records at the end of the year. Now he’s looking forward to launching his career Stateside, a winter 2011 tour with Joshua Radin, and the release of his major-label debut album. “I was always the kind of person who, if I’d step into a house and it had a piano, I’d play it,” Allen says. “If I had a guitar with me, I’d play it. And if there were people around to listen, I’d love it even more. I’d grab a guitar and go busk on the street because I wanted people to hear it. Now it’s just turned into more people wanting to listen. It’s grown organically. I’ve never had to think very hard about making music, it just comes naturally to me. But the best part is seeing how it connects with people. I’ve already seen the effect it can have, so I can’t wait to see what kind of effect I can have at the next level — to see how lives can be changed in a positive way.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11699

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Andrew Allen

ANDREW ALLEN Spend a bit of time with Andrew Allen and it quickly becomes clear why this singer, songwriter, and musician has already become a successful recording artist in his native Canada: sheer force of will. Outgoing and good-natured, with a quick, comic wit, Allen is a hurtling... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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8:15pm CDT

Apex Manor

On January 25, Merge Records released The Year of Magical Drinking, the debut album from Apex Manor. Ross Flournoy founded Apex Manor after the 2009 demise of The Broken West. Named after his Los Angeles zen place, Apex Manor was the idyllic apartment of his close friend and long-time collaborator Adam Vine. Having relocated from the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles to Pasadena, Flournoy was enjoying suburban tranquility, but his car wouldn't start and he found himself isolated. He whiled away the days cleaning the house, sitting on the porch, and splitting tallboys with the gardeners who worked nearby. And battling a case of writer's block. Enter an unlikely source of inspiration: an online songwriting contest. NPR's Monitor Mix was soliciting original songs from readers, giving the prospective songwriter one weekend to write, record, and submit. Flournoy decided to give it a go and set about writing and recording at home. At least he would be doing something with his time. The song, Under the Gun, turned out to be about the process itself. Now feeling inspired for the first time in months, Flournoy began writing at a feverish clip, penning more than 25 songs, nearly a third of which were co-written by Adam Vine. Flournoy then teamed up with former Broken West bandmate Brian Whelan to record some proper demos, and Apex Manor was born. The Year of Magical Drinking was recorded at three different studios around LA and was produced by Dan Long (Film School, Local Natives) and Brian Whelan.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12472

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Apex Manor

On January 25, Merge Records released The Year of Magical Drinking, the debut album from Apex Manor. Ross Flournoy founded Apex Manor after the 2009 demise of The Broken West. Named after his Los Angeles œzen place, Apex Manor was the idyllic apartment of his close friend and long-time collaborator Adam Vine. Having relocated from the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles to Pasadena, Flournoy was enjoying suburban tranquility, but his car wouldn't start and he found himself isolated. He whiled... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
The Parish

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8:15pm CDT

Colleen Green

I know a couple of things about Colleen Green. One thing that's for sure: she's a songwriting phenomenon. She sings lovely, catchy, fuzzy songs that range from 80s pop goulash to psychedelic drone; from 90s power punk to homemade Sebadoh-style songs of heartache. Think of her as a sort of female Daniel Johnston, with her at home making comics, armed with a seemingly unlimited amount of well-composed songs, her lamentations on out-of-reach love, her self-medication, her bedroom recordings. She proudly displays her musical heroes' influences on her sleeve. She plays live shows alone on stage with only an electric guitar and a drum machine to accompany her. Is she a genius? Who knows. So let's get down to the bare bone facts. These are the things I know about Colleen Green to be true: Colleen Green sprouted up some years ago in Massachusetts, deep within the forests of the Merrimack Valley. She was raised by a loving family that brought her up on a steady diet of delicious oldies and sugary cereals. Colleen Green went to school, learned how to speak the language of the streets, and by second grade was rapping on school grounds. By the age of 11 she had discovered punk rock and never looked back. From that point on she was obsessed with music. Green moved to Oakland, California in 2008 in search of hot sun, good bud, good buds, and nice boys. Fortunately, five of her best friends decided to join her, the best of which being Kayla. Along with their friend Steve O, Green and Kayla created the Full House House in West Oakland and invited countless great bands from across the nation and world to play in their living room. Kayla can be seen on the front cover of the 'Green One' 7', and is also one of two main characters in Green's comic strip, "Real Shit Daily". Recently, Green retreated to a cave in Los Angeles, where she can now be found sleeping, smoking, baking magical treats, and staring at the wall. Within two lonely months, Colleen had written and recorded Milo Goes to Compton; within five she had released both that tape and the 4 Loko 2 Kayla CD-R EP as well. Both of these albums have been in heavy rotation since the day they arrived in my mailbox. Anyway, that is just the beginning of the Colleen Green story. If you can, get to know her. And text her. You will love her . 'A brutal gem for the real indie club bound to blow up speakers and inspire many bands out there to get way more creative (or violent) with their re-appropriation of 1960s Girls in the Garage tropes.' --20 Jazz Funk Greats 'Like coffee for your ears.' --Pitchfork 'Slightly snotty but totally cool fuzz pop music.' --Neu Magazine
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12835

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Colleen Green

I know a couple of things about Colleen Green. One thing that's for sure: she's a songwriting phenomenon. She sings lovely, catchy, fuzzy songs that range from 80s pop goulash to psychedelic drone; from 90s power punk to homemade Sebadoh-style songs of heartache. Think of her as a... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Red 7

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8:15pm CDT

JBM

JBM Not Even in July is the kind of record you have to live before you can write. The album is an exquisitely crafted and painfully human collection of songs that exhibit the measured persistence and spectral beauty of a breaking dawn. It feels as weathered and wise as an old home— alive, lived-in and loved. Like the family cabin in the Adirondacks where he writes, Not Even in July is Marchant’s safe and solitary haven— his place of emotional harborage. Jesse Marchant, who records under his initials, JBM, was born and raised in his family’s homes in the Adirondacks and Montreal. Classically trained on guitar from the age of 7, he had always written instrumental songs as a means of expression, but it wasn’t until recent years that he began writing lyrics, singing and recording. After a decision to withdraw, he retreated to his family’s home in the mountains, to live in seclusion and fully realize songs that he’d written while living in Los Angeles, in what he’s described as a somewhat strange and solitary three-year existence. After shaping and working an album’s worth of music, Jesse got in contact with Henry Hirsch who took instantly to the demos and the two, with a few visiting musicians, made the record in just two short weeks at Hirsch’s 19th Century church studio in Hudson, NY. Not Even In July is a mostly acoustic venture, textured thoughtfully by Marchant’s atmospheric arrangements, lyrical purity and unaffected baritone— that is as grand in its haunting restraint as it is in its emotional vitality. “Years,” a lulling, finger-picked instrumental slips into “Cleo’s Song,” a ghostly reverie on loneliness and despair, while “Ambitions & War” targets Los Angeles, in a shuffling indictment of greed and inhumanity. “July on the Sound” crashes delicately and darkly through scenes of death, love and life; “From Me to You and You to Me” weaves a lazy, spiraling plea; and the resolute beat of “Friends For Fireworks” swings from the optimism and beauty of sunset to the dark finality of night. The album closes with “Red October” and its piano-drenched memories of a love lost, and “Swallowing Daggers”, a hopeless declaration of concern for a loved one gone off the rails. Not Even In July is an improbably stunning feat from a man who, until this point in his life, had never considered being a musician or playing his songs live until this year (he’s now shared the stage with St. Vincent, Elvis Perkins, Tallest Man on Earth). It plays out like a painstakingly elegant, yet brutally honest break-up letter written by Marchant and addressed to many: a lover, a dying friend, a piece of himself and a passing phase of life. But it’s also a love letter— to what comes next, and to finally coming home.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11333

Friday March 18, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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8:15pm CDT

Maritime

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Maritime

Friday March 18, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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8:15pm CDT

Rheteric Ramirez vs. Michael White

Texas Battle League is the premier rap battle league in Texas. With a roster of over 40 rappers and expanding, TBL is taking the state by storm. In this battle the well-known and respected Rheteric Ramirez from Los Angeles takes on underdog Michael White the pride of Corpus Christi. You can watch all of our past events at http://www.TexasBattleLeague.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14781

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Rheteric Ramirez vs. Michael White

Texas Battle League is the premier rap battle league in Texas. With a roster of over 40 rappers and expanding, TBL is taking the state by storm. In this battle the well-known and respected Rheteric Ramirez from Los Angeles takes on underdog Michael White the pride of Corpus Christi... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Fuze

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8:15pm CDT

Sepalcure

Having produced for years individually as Machinedrum (LuckyMe) and Praveen (of Praveen & Benoît), their new collaboration breathes a new life of its own, reflected in its distinctive, lush sonic warmth and a refreshing style of composition that is as equally fitting on the dancefloor as it is in the comfort of one’s home. Sepalcure’s depth of field, weaves distant chords, soulful vocals, and organic rhythms into vibrant, immersive soundscapes, with echoes of house, techno, and dubstep within. Their live performances have been gaining steam over the last year, beginning with appearances at Unsound Festival, Dub War NYC, and The Bunker, followed by a live showcase at Portland’s Decibel Festival in September, they are set to embark on their first European tour with other Hotflush artists this December. They have also composed an original track in Darren Aronofsky’s new film Black Swan, in theatres starting December 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14000

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Sepalcure

Sepalcure’s combination of love for bass and 90s house acapellas is the culmination of a cathartic two week collaboration between Travis Stewart (Machinedrum) and Praveen Sharma (Praveen & Benoît). Their mix of tribal dub, house and two step beats works equally well for both late... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Mohawk

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8:20pm CDT

Endless Hallway

Endless Hallway is a five piece Los Angeles rock band formed in 2005. The band's individualistic style pulls from a variety of sources, drawing from soundtracks, visuals & film as inspiration.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12263

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Endless Hallway

Endless Hallway is a five piece Los Angeles rock band formed in 2005. The band's individualistic style pulls from a variety of sources, drawing from soundtracks, visuals & film as inspiration.

Friday March 18, 2011 8:20pm - 9:20pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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8:25pm CDT

Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers

Shilpa Ray’s forearms bulge with blood when she plays her harmonium. “I have strange musical injuries,” she explains, referring to the blisters on her fingers. But none of that stops her from pounding on the accordion-like instrument, which reached the height of its popularity in 19th-century churches. “I always feel like I’m still my 14-year-old self,” she says, explaining her determination to play despite the trauma her music can cause. “I never developed beyond that in my attitude.” Ray’s teenage tendencies are alive and well on Teenage and Torture, her second full-length with Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers, which will be released in early 2011 on Knitting Factory Records. A collection of 10 savage and sultry blues-influenced songs, the album finds Ray eviscerating her subjects (and often spilling her own guts) with the kind of sharp-tongued, smart-assed angst that keeps juvenile detention centers in business. Songs like “Hookers” and “Genie’s Drugs” aren’t dealing with kid-sized issues, but no matter the situation, Ray says, “I always have that gut reaction the way that teenagers do.” Growing up in central New Jersey, at 6 years old Ray picked up both the harmonium and piano at the insistence of parents who wanted her to learn classical Indian music. “I really wanted to play guitar and my parents said no,” Ray says. “But I had the harmonium, so I would learn chords to songs that I liked and start to play.” At 16 she taught herself how to play The Velvet Underground’s “I’ll Be Your Mirror,” but it wasn’t until a few years later that she worked up the nerve to perform in front of other people. Settling in New York City with no idea how to form a band, Ray frequented open mic nights at the East Village’s legendary Sidewalk Cafe, where she performed solo. “I started going to Sidewalk because I didn’t fit into any scene and it seemed like there you can be anybody and still get a shot,” she says. “So I went and I sang a song a capella and they asked if I played an instrument and I told them about the harmonium, so they said if you bring this harmonium down, we’ll give you a show.” Ray would soon form her first band, Beat The Devil. While the group was met with early success and local acclaim, winning great praise from many observers including Brooklyn Vegan and the New York Times, they disbanded shortly before the release of their first and only album. Initially Ray decided to continue on as a solo act, but she soon began enlisting the help of musicians she had met while playing out. Eventually the line up began to solidify and Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers was formed. In 2009, the group released the self-financed album A Fish Hook, An Open Eye and the excitement for Ray and her unique artistry picked up where it had left off. “Following the demise of her previous band,” wrote the New Yorker,” Ray has struck out on her own, further showcasing her seemingly indestructible vocal chords. She screams, growls, and snarls her way through the screeching muck of oil-stained garage rock and backwoods blues, cresting just above the waves of a sonic tumult that threatens to consume her minuscule frame. This tenuous command of a raucous sound makes for a volatile breed of rock and roll.” Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hooker’s latest album, Teenage and Torture, both refines and expands upon the arresting qualities of their first release. The result, “isn’t as thrown together as the first one,” says Ray. “The first record was like a series of thoughts, this is one big thought. You’ll slip into a different world when you hear this.” Recorded with Black Dirt Studios’ Jason Meagher at Seizure’s Palace in Gowanus, Brooklyn, the songs on Teenage and Torture are dark, sardonic looks inside Ray’s own world and obsessions, augmented by the musical styling of her Happy Hookers—Nick Hundley on bass, Andrew Bailey on guitar and John Adamski on drums and percussion, and featuring Greg Lewis on organ, Jonathan Lam on pedal steel and Andrew Hoepfner on vocals and keys. “Most of the time when I write songs, they’re semi-autobiographical,” says Ray, “but they’re also taking situations and trying to understand things that I have a hard time understanding,” she says. “ When I wrote ‘Genie’s Drugs,’ it was about this dude I used to date who was dating every other chick on my block. One day I said, ‘I don’t want you to see this Genie girl, why do you see her?’ and he told me, ‘Well, she’s got the good drugs.’ And I thought it would be great to write a love song about I’m so poor that I can’t afford the drugs to keep him around.” On another standout track, “Liquidation Sale,” Ray mocks herself for feeling down. “I could not take myself seriously writing a blues song,” she says, “so a lot of those lyrics are me making fun of myself and how fake I am being by even writing it. At the same time, I’m like everybody else, I want that window to complain.” Blood and blisters be damned, on Teenage and Torture, Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers have some things to say, and you’ve got n
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14668

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Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers

Shilpa Ray’s forearms bulge with blood when she plays her harmonium. “I have strange musical injuries,” she explains, referring to the blisters on her fingers. But none of that stops her from pounding on the accordion-like instrument, which reached the height of its popularity... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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8:25pm CDT

The Coolness

The national guard have been put on red alert for The Coolness' forthcoming SXSW appearance. With recent London shows attracting crowds of 1000+ the East London electro-riot collective have caused road blocks and carnage throughout the capital. Mayhem and chaos seem follow The Coolness everywhere they go. Infamous for wild live shows that mix the best elements of KISS, Rocky Horror, acid house and 90s rave, as well as guerrilla gigs, impromptu psychedelic jams, and mass stage invasions, a Coolness gig is must see experience. Hyped by the likes of The NME, The Evening Standard, The Guardian, DJ Magazine, Tatler and Vice Online, guests lists for the band's shows read like a who's who of London's fashionista glitterati these days. Following last year's SXSW slot at Emo's Annex, a much-talked about jam with George Clinton's backing band, and a string of outrageous music videos, MTV Iggy chose The Coolness as one of the 25 'Best New Bands In The World'. 2011 sees them ready to take their face shredding brand of electro punk to the Barbarella Patio venue on Friday with everything turned firmly up to 12. With a recently completed debut album ("Lost In A Disco") ready, expect frontman Chaz John Ross to lead The Coolness in a full-frontal assault on Texas this year. The last great rock n' roll story has arrived. Be there or beware.... Myspace http://www.myspace.com/tenderlovingcoolness Facebook http://www.facebook.com/tenderlovingcoolness Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/tenderlovingcoolness
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10983

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The Coolness

The national guard have been put on red alert for The Coolness' forthcoming SXSW appearance. With recent London shows attracting crowds of 1000+ the East London electro-riot collective have caused road blocks and carnage throughout the capital. Mayhem and chaos seem follow The Coolness... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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8:30pm CDT

Buddy

“May We Rock You Gently?” Originally from Portland, OR, Buddy performed his first solo show at the Hotel Café in 2004. Since then, the now Los Angeles-based Buddy has had his self-proclaimed “Wimpycore” heard across the world. His songs have been featured on Perez Hiltons’ celebrity blog and in a host of television shows (Grey’s Anatomy, The Big C, One Tree Hill, Ghost Whisperer, Smallville, Meet the Kardashians, and others), and KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic has featured several Buddy tunes on their Top Tune podcast as well as their morning radio show hosted by both Nic Harcourt and Jason Bentley. Buddy releases Include: self-titled EP (2005), full-length "Alterations and Repairs" (Stove Punchin' 2007 & Mooreworks JP 2009), both of which were met with glowing reviews and featured in iTunes' New and Noteworthy section. Buddy also contributed his version of Sugar Girl to “Perfect as Cats” a double-CD CURE tribute compilation (Manimal 2009). Two new releases are set for 2011. Live, Buddy will be touring solo in early 2011 with Ben Ottewell of Gomez in the UK and US, and at SxSW and The Vail Film Festival. Buddy and band have toured with, Gomez, Tilly & The Wall, AM, A Fine Frenzy Sara Bareilles and Ben Ottewell (Gomez). Festivals include NoisePop, CMJ, and SxSW. Also, Buddy joined the likes of Aimee Mann on stage at Carnegie Hall to pay tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin. As a producer, Buddy has recently co-produced Ben Ottewell’s upcoming solo release Shapes and Shadows due out in Feb 2011. www.iamyourbuddy.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14024

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Buddy

BUDDY - (indie, alt rock, wimpy-core). www.iamyourbuddy.com Buddy's music has been featured on TV shows like Grey's Anatomy, The Big C, Smallvile, One Tree Hill, Ghost Whisperer, and feature films . Perez Hilton featured "say a lot" on his infamous website. Buddy's debut CD... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
The Ale House

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8:30pm CDT

Cadalack Ron vs. Mr. Fitness

Texas Battle League is the premier rap battle league in Texas. With a roster of over 40 rappers and expanding, TBL is taking the state by storm. In this battle Cadalack Ron, a highly popular national battler from Los Angeles takes on Mr. Fitness of Austin who is undefeated in TBL. You can watch all of our past events at http://www.TexasBattleLeague.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14782

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Cadalack Ron vs. Mr. Fitness

Texas Battle League is the premier rap battle league in Texas. With a roster of over 40 rappers and expanding, TBL is taking the state by storm. In this battle Cadalack Ron, a highly popular national battler from Los Angeles takes on Mr. Fitness of Austin who is undefeated in TBL... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Fuze

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8:30pm CDT

CurT@!N$

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CurT@!N$

Friday March 18, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
The Phoenix

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8:30pm CDT

DaVinci

Born and raised in San Francisco's Fillmore District, DaVinci represents a neighborhood long recognized as the city’s center of Black culture. As a product of his environment, DaVinci’s words paint vivid portraits of inner-city themes, gentrification, and life as a young Black male in an ever-declining American landscape. DaVinci's debut album, The Day The Turf Stood Still, has garnered him a great deal of buzz and praise locally and nationwide. Since the release of his album, he has been named HipHopDX's DX Next emcee, named one of [Bay Area radio station] 106.1 Kmel's "Bay Area Freshmen 10," was the first SF artist to ever appear on Shade45 (Soul Assassin's The West Wing Radio) and has been on the national radar with features from premier outlets such as XLR8R, Wax Poetics, Fader, Pitchfork, URB, XXL, SF Weekly, The Smoking Section, 2Dopeboyz, Nah Right, and AllHipHop, among many others.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14989

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DaVinci

Expect no gimmicks from San Francisco-bred emcee, DaVinci. Though his upbringing in the historic Fillmore District is a far cry from its jazz heyday, he represents a new generation of post-Reaganomic crack-era rap, whose often-unwitting participants had to hustle to survive past their... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Nuvola

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8:30pm CDT

J. Sands

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J. Sands

Friday March 18, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
The Marq

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8:30pm CDT

Jakwob

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J

Jakwob

Friday March 18, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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8:30pm CDT

James Hand

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James Hand

Friday March 18, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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8:30pm CDT

L.E.P. BOGUS BOYS

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L.E.P. Bogus Boys

Spearheading the chicago music scene the L.E.P.Bogus Boys are in rare form and ready to take over the industry. With the success of their highly acclaimed Mixtapes "Don't Feed Da Killaz Vol.3" and "Now or Neva" it was only a matter of time before the majors came checking for them... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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8:30pm CDT

Ninjasonik

Ninjasonik's music speaks for itself and while not defined to one genre it has the ability to perhaps be just punk, just hip-hop and just pop. Derived from the not-so subtle title 'hipster-sonic', a comic reference to the lifestyle of Brooklyn's innovative DIY musicians, the name Ninjasonik reveals more of the group's vision and musical taste's than they suspect. Telli, and Jah-Jah are the duo behind Ninjasonik's rebellious lifestyle. Jah-Jah, a DJ turned vocalist, shaped by New York's Bronx and Brooklyn boroughs, is the eclectic figure of the group. Using inspiration from skater lifestyle and the party scene, and musical inspiration from the political attributes of hardcore punk, he brings a multi-dimensional, non-superficial energy that fuses the group's mission to their music. He exudes a personality so diverse that it sees him gracing billboards in Japan and the cover of the influential street-style book Street Boners. Telli, a vocalist from birth, and the group's energy source is well versed in storytelling. He is a hip-hop raconteur with a personality that radiates into his music. For him, music is not simply a passion but an addiction. Though he's worked with many artists and independent labels in the past, he's found his niche in Ninjasonik where he promotes a message of 'not selling yourself short' and doing 'what you feel whenever you want'. His flow, while reminiscent of early hip-hop is loud and carries the artistic weight of living and breathing present-day Brooklyn. Ninjasonik are at the helm of a noisy cultural revolution and well on their way to becoming the voice for this new musical generation. They will as the group's front man, Telli, states, 'change the face of musicforever.' Ninjasonik's method of fusing the old, the new and the esoteric to energize, excite, and connect with their audiences sees them, not only solely producing music, but creating a lifestyle where everyone can claim the right to be who they are, wherever they are, for as long as they want. Where taking risks stimulates creativity, where creativity breeds innovation and where innovation effects change. This is the Ninjasonik formula. Ninjasonik's mission is clear non-conformity and rebellion is the origin of innovation. Their music is definite: Be what you want, when you want, how you want!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14224

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Ninjasonik

Ninjasonik's music speaks for itself and while not defined to one genre it has the ability to perhaps be just punk, just hip-hop and just pop. Derived from the not-so subtle title 'hipster-sonic', a comic reference to the lifestyle of Brooklyn's innovative DIY musicians, the name... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
The Phoenix

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8:30pm CDT

Shad

Juno Award and Polaris Prize losing hip hop artist, Shad (aka Shadrach Kabango) is doing okay as a Canadian rapper. He makes albums. They've been fine. He plays shows. They're okay too.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15149

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Shad

Juno Award and Polaris Prize losing hip hop artist, Shad (aka Shadrach Kabango) is doing okay as a Canadian rapper. He makes albums. They've been fine. He plays shows. They're okay too.

Friday March 18, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Venue 222

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8:30pm CDT

The Diamond Center

Upon forming in 2007, The Diamond Center at its core has always been Kyle Harris and Brandi Price. After travels and homesteads in Athens, Georgia and Lubbock, Texas, their creative migratory patterns led them to Richmond, Virginia. The release of My Only Companion as well as multiple cross-country tours has only solidified the group's psychedelic aesthetic and the adoring legions of fans spread across state lines. Imagine a time when Neko Case may have fronted an outfit like the Velvet Underground. In her downtime, she ventures into a local record store. As she departs, she carries with her records by Spacemen 3, Deerhunter, Beach House, Black Angels and Brian Jonestown Massacre. In all of their intrinsic beauty and inspiration, these records contribute to the direction the group would take from that very instant. In a nutshell, this is the charm of a group like the Diamond Center. By realizing their influences and challenging the expectations of what's come before, the group flourishes with flairs of instrumental freak-outs and recordings that breathe the same air as those produced by pioneers of the past like Phil Spector and Joe Meek. Their live shows enable The Diamond Center to develop a sonic atmosphere where their songs can live on forever. With visual components at play, the fervent drive of the group is fully realized. 2011 promises to be an exciting year for the group. Along with the release of several seven-inches, the Diamond Center plans on recording and releasing a proper follow-up to their debut My Only Companion later this year. With appearances slated for the Austin Psych Fest, Harrisonburg, Virginia's annual Macrock and SXSW, there are no signs of them slowing down any time soon. As the lush shoegaze of The Diamond Center tampers with your senses, you will know it's time to pay attention to the continued success of one of Richmond, Virginia's finest groups. -Shannon Cleary shannoncleary.org
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14607

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The Diamond Center

Upon forming in 2007, The Diamond Center at its core has always been Kyle Harris and Brandi Price. After travels and homesteads in Athens, Georgia and Lubbock, Texas, their creative migratory patterns led them to Richmond, Virginia. The release of My Only Companion as well as multiple... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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8:30pm CDT

The Vaccines

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The Vaccines

Friday March 18, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Stubb's

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8:40pm CDT

10 Years

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10 Years

Friday March 18, 2011 8:40pm - 9:40pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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8:40pm CDT

Topping Bottoms

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Topping Bottoms

Friday March 18, 2011 8:40pm - 9:40pm CDT
The Hideout

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8:45pm CDT

Banner Pilot

Banner Pilot is a young punk rock quartet from Minneapolis that formed in 2005 and used to jokingly describe their band as, “if Jawbreaker, The Lawrence Arms, and Alkaline Trio got in a knife fight and Jawbreaker won… but just barely.” Hell, that’s actually a pretty good description! But that would make for a pretty bunk band bio and it doesn’t quite sum it all up. Any time you have a band made up of hard-drinking bookworms, you just know there’s a good story and some hijinx. First and foremost, they just unleashed Collapser unto the world. It’s their first for the San Francisco punk label, Fat Wreck Chords. But before we get to that stuff, a brief history lesson and some insights… There’s a theory going around that attempts to explain why so many great bands come from Minneapolis. It suggests that the sub-zero Winter temperatures leave young Minnesotans with few options when it comes to activities and that the bitter cold compels them to hunker down and create art in basements and practice spaces. For those of you unfamiliar with the extreme weather we’re referring to, let’s just say that all the analogies involving witch’s teats and brass bras can’t possibly do it justice. It’s fuckin’ cold in the Twin Cities. And it sucks. But that never seemed to bother any of the locals, and Minneapolis is known as an overachiever when it comes to music scenes. We’re not just talking about the Replacements and Prince; there’s a lot of great indie bands, punk bands, and even an especially vibrant underground hip hop scene. Thus explains the urgency and drive behind Banner Pilot; and like their contemporaries, the intensity of their music rivals the harsh conditions. Whatever doesn’t kills these bands, seemingly makes them stronger. Before the band caught Fat Mike’s interest, they actually released a previous full length with NYC’s Go-Kart Records that put them on the map, so Banner Pilot didn’t come out of nowhere. Half of the band emerged from the ashes of a Minneapolis outfit known as Rivethead, who were the train-hopping, dumpster-diving darlings of the basement scene. Bassist Nate also moonlights as a member of Off With Their Heads and has played on all their records. To put it simply, their punk cred is not in question. But that kind of stuff is not a concern of Banner Pilot’s and never has been—they’re a band that does things for the right reasons and their sincere, punchy punk anthems are proof of that. They’re a truly Midwestern band in that respect: earnest, cerebrial, and passionate.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12324

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Banner Pilot

Banner Pilot is a young punk rock quartet from Minneapolis that formed in 2005 and used to jokingly describe their band as, “if Jawbreaker, The Lawrence Arms, and Alkaline Trio got in a knife fight and Jawbreaker won… but just barely.” Hell, that’s actually a pretty good description... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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8:45pm CDT

Madness vs. Japanese Jesus

Texas Battle League is the premier rap battle league in Texas. With a roster of over 40 rappers and expanding, TBL is taking the state by storm. In this battle Japanese Jesus co-owner of TBL and originally from Fayetteville, NC takes on a very well respected national battler, Madness from Florida. You can watch all of our past events at http://www.TexasBattleLeague.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14769

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Madness vs. Japanese Jesus

Texas Battle League is the premier rap battle league in Texas. With a roster of over 40 rappers and expanding, TBL is taking the state by storm. In this battle Japanese Jesus co-owner of TBL and originally from Fayetteville, NC takes on a very well respected national battler, Madness... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Fuze

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8:45pm CDT

Nickodemus

Nickodemus' sound is like a traveling circus that gets everyone's hips & feet moving! It will stop off in the Middle East & Africa, over to Brazil, Colombia & the Caribbean, up to New Orleans & landing in his hometown, Brooklyn NYC! Nickodemus been touring as a DJ & collaborating with musicians all over the World since 1996. He has two albums & remix albums called "Engangered Species" and "Sun People" as well as seven Turntables on the Hudson compilations to date. His songs can also be found on 100's of compilations as well as several movies & TV shows including: Battle in Seattle, Sex in the City, Dancing With the Stars, True Blood & commercials such as iTUNES, Revlon, Heineken & Michelobe. In his remix machine, Nickodemus has done mixes for a wide range of artists including: Billy Holiday, Nina Simone, Bebel Gilberto, Sultan Khan, Omar Farul Tekbilek, The Balkan Beat Box, Mr Scruff, Thievery Corporation, Astor Piazzolla, The Pimps of Joytime & many more. His latest project on self-owned WONDERWHEEL Recordings, comes after a successful launch of Next Aid in South Africa during the World Cup. It includes recordings & mixes of songs from children in the The Earthchild Project in Capetown. When he's not out on tour, in the studio or eating pizza, he saves 1st Fridays @ Cielo in NYC & special outdoor events for his eclectic & energetic event called Turntables on the Hudson! For more info on Nickodemus & Turntables on the Hudson, please go to www.nickodemus.com / www.wonderwheelrecordings.com / www.turntablesonthehudson.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14508

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Nickodemus

Nickodemus' sound is like a traveling circus that gets everyone's hips & feet moving! It will stop off in the Middle East & Africa, over to Brazil, Colombia & the Caribbean, up to New Orleans & landing in his hometown, Brooklyn NYC! Nickodemus been touring as a DJ & collaborating... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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8:45pm CDT

No Joy

The female-fronted noise poppers are certainly content to mine the depleted fields of shoegaze and twee indie sounds for inspiration, the group creates a maelstrom of melody out of both, with a layered, fuzzy approach that incorporates big, clean riffage, anonymous vocals hiding in the background, and a considerable churn across memorable four-minute pop songs. There’s a great deal more structure in their work than is found in many of their contemporaries, and their contemplative song structures work in favor to this approach. It’s the perennial box of chocolates filled with razor wire, but even the most fastidious of modern music archaeologists won’t see this one coming.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15187

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No Joy

Wait To Pleasure may not provide you with any new answers about No Joy, but what it does offer is a batch of incredible new songs, the product of the Montreal noise-pop band’s first foray in a fully-furnished studio environment. Here the band has flourished, delivering their finest... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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8:45pm CDT

Telephoned

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Telephoned

Friday March 18, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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8:45pm CDT

TOKiMONSTA

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TOKiMONSTA

Born and raised in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) was an unfocused pupil of classical piano. However, she has come to use this background to create vast textural soundscapes by utilizing live instruments, percussion, digital manipulation, and dusty vinyl... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Mohawk

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8:50pm CDT

Shabazz Palaces

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Shabazz Palaces

Friday March 18, 2011 8:50pm - 9:50pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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8:50pm CDT

Woe, Is Me

Emerging from the rubble of various local & signed bands Woe, Is Me builds itʼs self on an ever expanding experimental level of musicianship. Being signed before even their first show, and only weeks after being 'public' from Atlantaʼs local scene, these kids pack a powerful punch; easily seen behind theyʼre catchy choruses, and punchy break downs. Either it being 'Electronical' influences, or 'balls' full instrumentation the constant energy is never lacking amongst theyʼre tracks. New to the public ear Woe, Is Me sets fourth to record theyʼre album in May/June of 2010; Number[s] being the name of their anticipated LP, you can only be sure to expect nothing less from these power-house group of guys. 'I always had a thing for heavy/electronically driven music' Austin Thornton (Ex: drummer from Of Machines) explains. 'Thatʼs the basis that we built WIM around although itʼs only semi-represented in our current available tracks, our new material will truly highlight that 'metal/electrical' sound weʼve came to acquire over time, so Iʼd expect nothing less then a heavier/melodic side of us, for sure hah no joke! ' So keep and eye and ear out, only to be expecting new things around every corner!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14905

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Woe Is Me

We are Woe, Is Me from Atlanta, GA! Some good ole’ boys from down South. We aim to connect with our fans, without our number[s] we would be nothing.

Friday March 18, 2011 8:50pm - 9:50pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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8:55pm CDT

Go DJ Knowledge & The Trendsetters (Between Sets)

From a very early age, DJ Knowledge knew he wanted to man the turntables. Currently based in Austin, Knowledge was turned on to DJ culture after hearing artists like Funkmaster Flex and DJ Premiere perform on the radio during a childhood trip to New York City. The Texas DJ primarily spins hip-hop and plays regularly both on the radio and at parties and club nights throughout the Austin area. 2008 DJ of the Year(Austin Hip-Hop Awards), Inducted into the Go DJs in 2009, 2010 Underground DJ of the Year(Platinum Hood Awards)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14807

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GoDjKnowledge & The Trendsetters (Between Sets)

Friday March 18, 2011 8:55pm - 9:55pm CDT
Fuze

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8:55pm CDT

Weedeater

After over two incredibly action/drama/injury/tour-soaked years of constant insanity, North Carolina sludge crusaders WEEDEATER have completed their long-delayed, yet more anticipated-than-ever, fourth full-length release. The intoxicating ten-track brutalizer, dubbed Jason... The Dragon, has been scheduled for worldwide release on March 15th, 2011 via Southern Lord Recordings. After over a year of literally crippling injuries to all three of WEEDEATER's members hitting the headlines, including infamous classics like "Dixie Dave blew off part of his foot with a shotgun," or "Keko tore his meniscus this week," and "Shep broke his goddamn pinkie on tour" or even "Dixie nearly died in his ninja-scuba assassin Halloween costume" and more, the band still forged on through these blows for multiple tours -- several regional and national headlining tours, as well as supporting Down and The Melvins -- to finally complete this record. Although delayed by eight months, the haggard trio infiltrated Steve Albini's Electrical Audio Studio in Chicago this past September to pound out Jason... The Dragon. As with their Southern Lord debut God Luck And Good Speed, the Jason... album was mastered by the legendary John Golden at Golden Studios in southern California, unearthing the true grit that this band dumps forth. With no argument to be had, Jason... is by far WEEDEATER's most varied and organic recording to date, taking their caustic, chest-collapsing, resin-coated ultrasludge to new otherworldly new realms of delirium just by taking it all closer to home, stripping their tonal onslaught down to acoustic bass at times, perfectly infusing a bit of banjo and piano, and even utilizing some new vocal tactics. Diehards fear not; this IS still WEEDEATER. It's just WEEDEATER at their finest hour... yet. WEEDEATER promises to kick off 2011 hard with this release, having already booked a headlining US tour for February and March, with a European tour in the planning stages to take place shortly thereafter on their way to smoke the hordes at Roadburn, and with countless more tour rampages to be announced throughout the whole upcoming year in support of the album. One can only envision the horrendous aftermath to be announced from the WEEDEATER camp throughout 2011... Stay tuned for more updates as it all hits the fan.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12879

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Weedeater

After over two incredibly action/drama/injury/tour-soaked years of constant insanity, North Carolina sludge crusaders WEEDEATER have completed their long-delayed, yet more anticipated-than-ever, fourth full-length release. The intoxicating ten-track brutalizer, dubbed Jason... The... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 8:55pm - 9:55pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Alex Highton

Alex Highton lives a small village in the English countryside where he wrote some songs his own amusement, for the most part charting his move from London to the Cambridgeshire countryside. On the back of some demos that he recorded at home, his songs have been played on the TV (Hollyoaks), Radio (Tom Robinson’s BBC6 Introducing show plus others) and garnered the support of A-List Hollywood Actor Ashton Kutcher.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11260

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Alex Highton

Alex Highton lives a small village in the English countryside where he wrote some songs his own amusement, for the most part charting his move from London to the Cambridgeshire countryside. On the back of some demos that he recorded at home, his songs have been played on the TV (Hollyoaks... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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9:00pm CDT

B. Bravo

B. Bravo (Adam Mori), a West Coast California native, brings his own sound of synthesizer funk to any track he lays hands on, whether in the studio, behind the turntables in the club, or performing his music live on stage. As an original member of the Frite Nite crew based in San Francisco, he is also a driving force in the Modern Funk Movement, spearheaded by LA's Dam-Funk. Bravo's Live Set was unleashed this year to the masses and has received rave reviews from sweaty crowds and music connoisseurs alike. Expect to hear his original Future Funk bangers, (performed with samplers, synths, keyboards and vocoder) blended with melody-infused Dubstep, UK Funky, and just plain Funk, all loaded with full helpings of bass. Bravo's massive tune 'Computa Love', one of Benji B's best of 2009 selections for his BBC 1xtra radio show, was picked up by Gilles Peterson's label Brownswood Recordings as the lead track (and 12") from the 2010 compilation 'Brownswood Electr*c.' His latest EP by the same name was release last year on Frite Nite Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13372

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B. Bravo

B. Bravo adds a touch of love to every funked-out late night synth groove he gets his hands on. Hailing from California under the influence of west coast G-Funk, Roy Ayers and Herbie Hancock, he's pioneering a new sound in electronic music connecting interstellar funk and R'n'B with... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Barcelona

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9:00pm CDT

Belleruche

Belleruche are a three piece band based on vocals, guitar/bass and turntables/sampler/laptop. They make innovative live, organic, electronic music using analogue and digital technology. Their live shows are played using exactly what is used in the studio. They see no difference between the studio environment and the live stage, and the band make their music reflect this. Band line up: Kathrin deBoer - vocalist, soul influenced vocal style, combined with a fascination for the classical female jazz vocalists. Brought up to date with rapid syncopation in lyrics and use of loop pedals plus mic control. Ricky Fabulous - guitar and bass, plays jazz guitar in a punk way and post disco bass guitar with an squinted eye on the dance floor. A background in heavy rock, alongside acoustic gypsy jazz swing has brought a unique quality to touch and tone. DJ Modest - turntablist and samples/laptop, a background in music based around the collection of vinyl records, he has DJ'd since the age of 15, since then learning music production skills and live performance abilities based on the manipulation of analogue samples and digital glitches in real time. Initially, Belleruche released a handful of extremely limited 7” records on their own Hippoflex label, including the ‘Four Songs EP’. These individually numbered 45’s (with hand-printed sleeves) quickly sold out in the UK’s independent record stores and attracted a cult following in the UK and Europe. In 2007 Belleruche signed to Tru Thoughts and their debut album ‘Turntable Soul Music’ was released in July of that year to fantastic reactions from fans and the media alike, garnering admiring reviews both at home and abroad and becoming the fastest-selling debut album in the label’s history. The album has been described as "like a weird trawl through a dusty basement full of the best records you’ve never heard of, whilst a voice you can’t quite pin down sings hooks you can’t forget." Their second album “The Express” was released in October 2008. The first single “Anything You Want (Not That)” was awarded the coveted Single Of The Week spot on iTunes and the album hit Number One in the iTunes electronic album chart. With major daytime radio support including plays by Nemone on BBC 6Music. BBC Radio 2’s Mark Lamarr, also brought them in for a live Maida Vale session for his God’s Jukebox show in May 2009. The “Liberty EP” came out in March 2010, previewing material from album number three and showcasing yet another evolution in the Belleruche sound. It sold out and had to be re-pressed within two weeks. Belleruche's third album, '270 Stories' was released in October 2010, it immediately gained radio play across Europe and key BBC support from 6 Music, Radio 2 and Radio 4. The band toured the UK, France and the USA in November and December, with heavy radio support from KCRW, NPR and KEXP. The two singles (Clockwatching & Fuzz face) already out from the album have had great support from i-tunes and extensive radio play. The third single from the record (3 amp fuse) will be released in March 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14242

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Belleruche

Belleruche are a three piece band based on vocals, guitar/bass and turntables/sampler/laptop. They make innovative live, organic, electronic music using analogue and digital technology. Their live shows are played using exactly what is used in the studio. They see no difference between... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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9:00pm CDT

Billy Harvey

Over the years Billy Harvey has been playing his own brand of Post Modern Pop, working not only as an artist but also as a producer (Charlie Mars, Bob Schneider, Slaid Cleaves, and Steve Poltz are among his credits). A prolific writer, he has been the recipient of the International Songwriters Award for Best Rock Song “Frozen Through”, and broke into the Top 100 on the CMJ Charts with his 2007 release “Bearsick”. This caffeine-addled do-it-yourselfer has also been quietly directing, animating, and editing the accompanying music videos to his records. In February 2008 he shot and directed a documentary film entitled “EVERYWHERE NOW”. Filmed entirely on his laptop camera, Harvey intimately chronicles a 7000 mile plus tour in a car powered by waste vegetable oil. From crossing the continental divide on a sheet of ice to digging through oil dumpsters in the freezing cold, what follows is a near epic journey of endurance and self-discovery that is both sublime and at times harrowing. Harvey’s latest release "The Everlasting War" plays like a love letter… to a girl… to himself…ultimately to us as we are invited to participate in the clear honesty of the music. This record teems with raw emotion and heartfelt sentiment so succinct it is impossible not to be affected by it. It Standout tracks include “Blind Man’s Bike”, “Heading for the Hills” (featured in ABC’s Private Practice), and “Let This Be The Day”. Billy’s website has won various media and internet awards including the Interactive Design Award at South By Southwest and the Flash Forward award in NYC. Please visit it here… www.billyharvey.com Contact: Management BarryBergman@earthlink.net Booking www.Rajiworld.com Discography EP "More Happy Than Sad" 2002 LP "Toast" 2003 LP "Pie" 2005 LP "Bearsick" 2007 LP “Grow Garden Grow” 2008 DVD “Everywhere Now” 2008 LP “The Everlasting War” 2009
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12268

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Billy Harvey

Over the years Billy Harvey has been playing his own brand of Post Modern Pop, working not only as an artist but also as a producer (Charlie Mars, Bob Schneider, Slaid Cleaves, and Steve Poltz are among his credits). A prolific writer, he has been the recipient of the International... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Continental Club

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9:00pm CDT

Blacklisted Individuals

Snyp and Da'Shade Moonbeam are on a quest to bring balance back to Hip Hop music. They believe that their is room for every genre with in Hip Hop music on a commercial scale. With their rhyming forces combined, they are Blacklisted Individuals. Born and bred in Austin, Texas, the duo creates what they refer to as "Working Class Muzik;" music reflecting the popular and unpopular truth about life and the struggles of the common class. They paint the triumphs and tragedies of our everyday lives through poetic, and socially conscious lyrics and infuse artistry in every performance. Blacklisted Individuals have opened for artists such as Snoop Dogg, The Game, Mike Jones, MC Ren of NWA, Mystik Journeymen, Gang Starr, the Ying Yang Twins and Talib Kweli to name a few. They placed in the finals for several hip hop competitions hosted by The Source Magazine, Famecast.com, Ourstage.com. They were also the first crew to be streamed live on PayPerViewHipHop.com As individuals, Snyp is a single parent who believes that just as in real life, in hip hop there is a time to have fun and a time to fight for what's right. Da’Shade is a self-proclaimed ‘street nerd’, stage combat choreographer, activist, social worker, two-time National Poetry Slam finalist, and an internationally ranked Slam Poet. His social commentary subjects include, but are not limited to: the on-going exploitation of women, men, and children through human-trafficking, slave labor, and sexual exploitation around the globe. Blacklisted released their first LP in 2001 and were featured on NOOK's debut album Get Ready. With 4 underground albums under their belt, they are currently shopping their newest single, Dance Sucka! and have commissioned a multi-talented band to back their live performances. Their neck-wrenching beats and creative content were inspired by artists like UGK, Goodie Mob, Outkast, and The Geto Boys. Blacklisted Individuals were recently recognized as a Needle In The Haystack pick by MTV Music and Ourstage.com.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12319

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Blacklisted Individuals

Snyp and Da'Shade Moonbeam are on a quest to bring balance back to Hip Hop music. They believe that their is room for every genre with in Hip Hop music on a commercial scale. With their rhyming forces combined, they are Blacklisted Individuals. Born and bred in Austin, Texas, the... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Marq

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9:00pm CDT

Bliss N Eso

Australia's record-smashing hip-hop act, Bliss N Eso, are set to touch down in the U.S. and begin their long-term assault on the continent. The Sydney-based trio have exploded in the past two years and are generating huge amounts of hype, both in their home country and with an increasing fan base across the globe. Their latest #1 platinum album includes collaborations with RZA and long-time friend Xzibit, both of which have helped spread their word to the masses across the ocean. They have broken all kinds of records down under, including the highest and fastest selling tours by a hip-hop act alongside records for album sales and single charts. Their last two albums have both spawned the equal highest amount of tracks in JJJ's iconic Hottest 100 in their respective years, and they have headlined most of the country's biggest festivals in recent times. Bliss N Eso are renowned for their electrifying live performance, which helped generate their huge fan base in a time when Australian radio wouldn't play the genre. They'll give U.S. audiences one of their first ever glimpses of this raw energy at their performances at the Vibe Magazine Stages (16th March at 10.45pm), and at the Aussie BBQ showcases in New York and Austin. Anyone that's seen Bliss N Eso in the flesh will know that this is an absolute must-see, but their international fan base will just have to be content that they'll have no idea what to expect.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15208

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Bliss N Eso

Key Information about Bliss n Eso Latest album Running On Air Debut #1 on the Australian ARIA Albums chart and is Platinum in Australia with sales in excess of 100,000 units. Recent Running On Air tour is officially the highest selling local hip-hop tour in Australia of all time Major... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
tenOak

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9:00pm CDT

Blu

Johnson Barnes' stepfather was always a dope emcee. He strated in high school organizing hiphop clubs and "serving heads" in battles. Taking influence from Common, he turned from freestyle rhyming to crafting songs. In his early days in the music business, Johnson worked as a hype man for underground rap act, Emanon. He signed to Los Angeles independent label Sound in Color in 2004, choosing the label ahead of Interscope Records and Death Row Records. He contributed a few tracks to Exile's 2006 Dirty Science album, and self-pressed his debut Lifted EP in 2006. His debut album Below the Heavens was released in August 2007, Village Voice called it "one of the most thoughtful indie-rap releases in some time". Blu is also involved in several other projects including Johnson&Jonson (with Mainframe) and C.R.A.C. (with Ta'Raach). Blu was named Rookie of the Year in 2007 by HipHopDX and he was also named to XXL magazine's Top 10 Freshmen of 09'. Since he has signed to Sire/Warner and is looking to release his major label debut titled "NoYork!". The world awaits.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11793

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Venue 222

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9:00pm CDT

Brass Bed

Sunshine, sarcastic, and sullen, Brass Bed are a quartet of wide-eyed pop dreamers born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. Their music elevates the unrestrained power pop of Big Star and the guitar heroics of Television with the 60's pop revivalism of bands like Dukes of the Stratosphear and the Elephant 6 collective. In 2010, Brass Bed released their second LP "Melt White" on Park The Van Records (Dr. Dog, Generationals) Recorded in Austin, TX with Danny Reisch at Cacophony Recorders and Good Danny's studios, the album presents the potent live Brass Bed sound on tracks like "Pop Mission" and "Bums On The Radio" and studio playfulness of their home recordings on "Aria" and "God Save The Thieves".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13219

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Brass Bed

Listen through the ethereal haze that Brass Bed has created on The Secret Will Keep You, and you will find a soulful band suspended in a moment of frustration and anxiety. It’s the sort of frustration that comes from growing old and realizing that the light at the end of the tunnel... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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9:00pm CDT

Capsula

The sexy, dark and ultra-cool Capsula have come a long way since, with tours in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, South America, the United States and Canada. Based in Bilbao, Basque Country, north of Spain, their songs are shaking with the punk roar of The Velvet Underground and The Stooges, yet immersed in a psychedelia akin to that of the late 60s and 70s from groups like Os Mutantes and Pescado Rabioso in South America, the band’s birth-place. The result is 'a furious hologram with adhesive lysergic songs and future’. After three albums released by their own label in Buenos Aires, Argentina, they published 'Songs & Circuits' in 2007 (Liliput) in Europe, an album that garnered rave reviews from the international press and was received with great enthusiasm by the public, and was continued after storming SXSW in 2010 and receiving brilliant reviews placing the band in the Top 10 most exciting bands at the festival from Wired and The Chicago Tribune, not to mention Rolling Stone’s David Fricke picking the wild trio for ‘Fricke’s Picks’. In 2009 BCore Disc (one of the most renowned Spanish indie labels) published 'Rising Mountains' a wild energy cross of post-punk blues sounds with noise and psychedelia. The album hit number 1 in Spain (Ruta 66, Mondosonoro-Euskadi) and stayed as one of the top 10 albums on radio in the US. The trio has been wildly on tour with over 100 shows at festivals in Europe and America, launching 'Rising Mountains', a fascinating strange shock of adrenaline and sounds that hits straight through to your heart and bones.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14594

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Capsula

CAPSULA has just released in Spain their new CD where they re-recorded the entire David Bowie classic album, "Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars". Here is a link to a music teaser video sampler -http://youtu.be/mkaq5PbOimk -'In The Land Of Silver Souls', their prior CD, released thru Krian Music Group USA was mixed and produced by John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Nada Surf, Sonic Youth), and voted the #1 Rock Album in Spain 2011 (Ruta 66 Magazine) and ‘one of the years best’ from KEXP,Seattle,Wa. “Capsula... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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9:00pm CDT

Churchwood

Churchwood began to take shape in the fall of 2007. Bill Anderson (Meat Purveyors, Poison 13) wanted a band that could straddle two of Austin's primary music scenes: blues and alternative. Bill envisioned taking Captain Beefheart's "Spotlight Kid/Clear Spot" as a point of departure and using it as a means to explore the musical interests that he and singer Joe Doerr (LeRoi Brothers) have shared for the past 25 years: blues, punk, country, and psychedelic. Back in the '80s and early '90s, Bill and Joe played together in two different Austin bands: Ballad Shambles and Hand of Glory. In Churchwood, they manage to give direction to their often schizophrenic musical tastes. Bill went on to form a punk rock bluegrass band called The Meat Purveyors, and Joe went off to study Modernist poetry in graduate school. While Joe wrote his first book, Order of the Ordinary (Salt 2003), Bill toured with The Meat Purveyors and played around Austin with other experimental bands like Cat Scientist, the band where he met bassist Julien Peterson. Though Julien had played bass in Austin bands like Brown Whörnet, he decided he’d rather drum for Churchwood. He and Bill began to jam together and produced many of the musical ideas that would eventually become Churchwood’s first songs. Spring 2008 saw Bill’s involvement in the musical aspect of Speeding Motorcycle, a trippy dramatization of Daniel Johnston’s psyche. Bill worked with a number of musicians including Adam Kahan to provide the musical setting for the play. Adam, who has played bass for Austin bands like The Invincible Czars and Jazzus Lizard, got Bill’s invitation to the blues done Churchwood style, and signed on. Bill then contacted Billy Steve Korpi of the Crack Pipes, Austin’s coolest garage-blues band, and asked if Billy Steve would like to handle half the guitar duties in Churchwood. Though Billy Steve was already playing lead guitar in a number of bands besides the Crack Pipes, like the Bloody Tears and Victims of Leisure, he gave Churchwood a shot. Julien says, “Churchwood is the sum of all its parts; and those parts are pretty diverse.” As Joe puts it, “We are Churchwood, and we meant to do that.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12378

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Churchwood

Churchwood for the past four years or so has been playing what has been variously described as "dystopic blues," "fragmented blues-rock," and "Dada swamp." All veterans of the Austin scene, Joe Doerr provides the surreal poetry and growl, Bill Anderson and Billysteve Korpi playing... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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9:00pm CDT

Dan Wilson

Dan Wilson is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and Grammy-winning songwriter. Over more than two decades, he has built a reputation as a writer of songs of uncompromising beauty and timeless artistry: a “songwriter’s songwriter” whose music has nonetheless many times graced the top of the popular charts. A member of the beloved and influential alternative band Trip Shakespeare in the late 80’s and early ‘90s, Wilson relentlessly toured the indie rock circuit with the group. Wilson’s next band, Semisonic, was formed when Trip Shakespeare announced an open-ended hiatus from performing. Semisonic’s second album, “Feeling Strangely Fine,” sold over 2 million copies worldwide and remains a touchstone of late-90’s alternative rock. “Closing Time” and “Secret Smile,” the band’s biggest hits, are familiar and recurrent radio presences in many countries. In 2007, Wilson released his first solo CD, “Free Life,” on Rick Rubin’s American Recordings label. Created in a series of loosely organized Mineapolis recording sessions, the album is a glorious hybrid of Wilson’s classic, personal acoustic songs and Rubin’s spare, naked-yet-sparkling rock production style. As a recording artist, songwriter and producer, Wilson has worked with some of the most celebrated figures in rock and pop music, artists of widely diverse styles and sounds: The Dixie Chicks (with whom he shared 2007′s Song of the Year Grammy for “Not Ready to Make Nice,”) Sheryl Crow, Mike Doughty (whose albums “Haughty Melodic” and “Golden Delicious” Wilson also produced), Jason Mraz, Rick Rubin, Carole King, Keith Urban, Josh Groban, KT Tunstall, Rivers Cuomo, Rachael Yamagata, Jewel, Adele, James Morrison, and Katy Perry, among many others. He is currently working on his second solo album in Los Angeles.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13959

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Dan Wilson

Dan Wilson is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and Grammy-winning songwriter. Over more than two decades, he has built a reputation as a writer of songs of uncompromising beauty and timeless artistry: a “songwriter’s songwriter” whose music has nonetheless many times graced... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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9:00pm CDT

Denison Witmer

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Denison Witmer

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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9:00pm CDT

Dinosaur Bones

While their moniker may elicit thoughts of a prehistoric past, Toronto indie-rock quintet Dinosaur Bones are nothing but forward-thinking, both with their musical ambition and continual growth as a band. Nowhere is this more evident than in the eleven tracks that make up “My Divider”, their debut LP released March 8th on Dine Alone Records. Their sound is a collage of influence, combining the swagger and grit of NYC garage with the earnest emotion of Radiohead and The Smiths. Like their recently released “Birthright” EP, “My Divider” was produced by Jon Drew (Tokyo Police Club, Fucked Up). And fans can expect more of the sound that Montreal’s HOUR weekly proclaims as “packed with feeling … whose delicate darkness almost belies its pop sensibility.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11376

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Dinosaur Bones

While their moniker may elicit thoughts of a prehistoric past, Toronto indie-rock quintet Dinosaur Bones are nothing but forward-thinking, both with their musical ambition and continual growth as a band. Nowhere is this more evident than in the eleven tracks that make up “My Divider... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Paradise

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9:00pm CDT

Dirty Ghosts

The Dirty Ghosts are pale and unwashed, yet they are fresh. Though based on solid ideas, the band is always attempting to get new with their style!!!! They are basically like a kid in a mask shop, always putting on weird new music masks, then having a hard time taking off the masks, so when they pick new masks, they just pull them over the old masks. The genre of music they do should be called "Layered Mask". They are all musicians and they all want to make melodies that fight their way into your head like a controlling babysitter. Allyson handles electric guitar while Binks handles electric bass and Aesop Rock handles the beat machines and this suits all of them just fine. Allyson and Carson have been collaborating for years, playing out ideas in the basement until the songs arrive via mental fax machine. So put a quarter in the fax machine and listen to a singing piece of paper.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15026

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Dirty Ghosts

Like dirty ghosts, Allyson Baker and Carson Binks, two Toronto expats, rose from the ashes of their old San Francisco-based band Parchman Farm and formed Dirty Ghosts in 2006, a stripped down form of gritty garage and psychedelia with drum loop-y programming by hip-hop recording artist... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Swan Dive

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9:00pm CDT

Dolorean

For nearly a decade Al James' Dolorean has been writing and recording music in Portland, Oregon. In support of their three albums, (Not Exotic, Violence In The Snowy Fields, You Can't Win) Dolorean has toured throughout Europe, Scandinavia, The United Kingdom and The United States. Laboring in the studio, they've crafted beautiful, thought-provoking pop music that has amassed praise by album collectors, music critics, housewives, bloggers, filmmakers, writers and musicians around the globe. When their debut Not Exotic was released in November of 2003 The New York Times ran a review of the album on the front page of the Sunday Arts section. 'The songs gesture at folk and country, but they do it quietly and slowly, as if hesitant to disturb Mr. James's delicate parables. And yet, despite the stillness, this is a wild, passionate album.' National and international press agreed with the Times' first impression of Dolorean. In fact, critics celebrated all three albums for their subtlety, musicianship and lyrical sophistication. James' peers took notice too. Songwriters like Damien Jurado, Eric Bachmann, Richard Buckner and Willy Vlautin took the band on the road throughout the US and Europe. Packaged with a haunting album cover shot by filmmaker Gus Van Sant, 2007's underdog You Can't Win touched a nerve with many listeners. It's James' trudging tome on loss and resolve superbly supported by keyboard player Jay Clarke, drummer Ben Nugent, and bassist James Adair. This was their third, best, and last album for a mid-sized record label that seemed a mismatch from the start. Strangely enough, it wasn't a music writer that synthesized Dolorean's sound and what continues to makes their music so compelling. It was bass player James Adair's loner father-in-law from Big Sur, California who, in an email to the band, expressed concern about the direction that they were headed after the release of You Can't Win. At the end of his message, however, he made his point, 'The heart and soul of Dolorean is the chord changes from tension to resolution; from dark to light; and the singer's voice and lyrics create a mood of acceptance without despair or should I say disappointment without resignation.' In the Winter of 2011 Partisan Records, from Brooklyn, New York, will release The Unfazed, Dolorean's next album. Fargo Records in Paris will put out the album in Europe. Like their three previous albums, Dolorean worked closely with an artist to collaborate on another one-of-a-kind album cover. For the latest, Magnum photographer Alec Soth (Sleeping by the Mississippi) contributes three unpublished photos from his personal collection. As its title The Unfazed suggests, Al James and his band-mates continue down the path of greatest resistance. Unfazed and unwavering, Dolorean digs their heels even deeper into the same fertile soils that informs their previous discography-namely, undeniably authentic songs arranged, played, and recorded by this incredible team of musicians.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13502

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Dolorean

For nearly a decade Al James' Dolorean has been writing and recording music in Portland, Oregon. In support of their three albums, (Not Exotic, Violence In The Snowy Fields, You Can't Win) Dolorean has toured throughout Europe, Scandinavia, The United Kingdom and The United States... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Rusty Spurs

9:00pm CDT

DVAS

DVAS has garnered the attention of electro dance devotees across the globe through their high quality/hi-NRG mixtapes, remixes and compilations. Originally forming in Edmonton, Jered Stuffco and collaborator Darren Veres released a series of tracks and EPs under the moniker Dietzche V. and the Abominable Snowman, before abbreviating the name to DVAS, making the move to Toronto and signing with Upper Class to release their full-length 'Society'. The first single and title track 'Society' became a summer anthem in North America earning DVAS iTunes 'Single of the Week.' The perfect kick off to the beat driven debut album that mixes disco, funk and soul with enthralling energy. The 'Society' video debuted worldwide on AOL's Spinner.com and gained Canada-wide airplay on national music television channels MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic, Aux-TV and BPM: TV, and has gone from 0 to 15000 views on youtube in a blink. The single peaked at #3 on CBC Radio 3/Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 86; and the album knocked Crystal Castles out of the #1 National RPM Chart. Since then the band has shared the stage across Canada and the USA with the likes of Xiu Xiu, Designer Drugs, The Hood Internet, and Diamond Rings as 'Society' entered the Top 10 on USA's CMJ RPM Chart. Special thanks to The Hood Internet for delivering a super-fly remix of 'Society' featuring Chicago MC Kid Static. DVAS may share some attributes with the space disco sounds of Daft Punk and pop legacy of Hall And Oates, but they bring intense originality and innovation to up the ante on the pop jams and the dance floor. Lyrically the album plays out like a story of a bad boy gone good; off the top we hear tales of hitting VIP clubs and young ladies on the tracks 'Society', 'Consenting Adults' and 'Watching You' but it isn't long before we're experiencing the ache of long-distance love in 'Back 2 Basix' and by the end you're ready for the philosophical reprise of 'Giving It All Away' and the epic instrumental closer 'Passionate Persuasion'. DVAS front man Jered Stuffco emits as much emotional persuasion in his performance as he reveals in the songs he's penned. Fabulous, glamorous, and banging enough to bring down the club; cerebral enough to stand up to the staunchest of critics.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10886

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DVAS

DVAS has garnered the attention of electro dance devotees across the globe through their high quality/hi-NRG mixtapes, remixes and compilations. Originally forming in Edmonton, Jered Stuffco and collaborator Darren Veres released a series of tracks and EPs under the moniker Dietzche... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Friends

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9:00pm CDT

el-g

Since 6 years él-g has splitted his brain in different micro organisms including firstly his solo works, invitations in pop tunnels and electronic hallucinations ( "Tout ploie" LP on Kraak and SS Records ) and a bunch of cd-r's and tapes ( on labels such as "Memoirs of an Aesthete" or "Taped sounds" ), and secondly his half asleep anxiogen/comic spoken words collages (The five episodes of Capitaine Présent serial, last Lp on egyptian's Nashazphone label). In 2008 he started the band "Reines d'Angleterre" with Ghédalia Tazartès and Jo, they toured in europe and released a first album on Bo Weavil recordings. Their music oscillates between preys from other worlds and melted opera scenes. Extracted from reines d'angleterre, él-g and Jo has formed a sub band called "Opera mort", totally devoted to electronic damage beat music, industrial processions and screamings as hells. They released their music on Jo's label, Tanzprocesz. On this first USA solo tour él-g will try to make a crossroad between electronic trance, beats, minimal synthetic world, songs and spoken word. Or maybe the opposite.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11044

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el-g

Since 6 years él-g has splitted his brain in different micro organisms including firstly his solo works, invitations in pop tunnels and electronic hallucinations ( "Tout ploie" LP on Kraak and SS Records ) and a bunch of cd-r's and tapes ( on labels such as "Memoirs of an Aesthete... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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9:00pm CDT

Eulogies

EULOGIES A biography of sorts Peter Walker vocals/guitar Chris Reynolds drums Drew Phillips guitar Ashley Dzerigian bass the future would never be the same. my role as a friend, as a father, my love for my son, would never be the same. the innocence was shattered. after what happened in July of 2009 my emotionsmy heartmy lifewere all blown to smithereens. 13 months earlier, in May of 2008 i experienced the ultimate high of my life when my son was born. instantly everything was noticeably richer. music that i had listened to hundreds of times suddenly had more depth and layers to it than ever before. my life was full of a deep love i had never dreamed of. just 7 days later, i got a call from my best friend and business partner, my brother from another mother, that his 4-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. i felt the floor drop out from under me. talk about the universe speaking. there is no more poignant example of yin and yang in one's life than this. this is what it all boils down to: i was bedside as this little boy took his last breath. i was there to hold his father as he wept uncontrollably in his son's room moments later. it took months to untangle my insides to the point that i could sit down with a pencil and a guitar and confront what i had been through, but when i did i began to see the light again after more than a year of deep-rooted torment. these songs became my lifeline. this is a diary of the trauma of war, and ultimately a way out of those horrific depths. the fact that my band is called EULOGIES has nothing to do with death, other than i think it would be a living hell if i couldn't speak the truth. but in this case, it has to be the universe speaking again. all i've been through, all i've built, and all i've lost, it's all right here on this record. -Peter Walker The album in your hands is a collection of songs Walker wrote with his little friend Pablo Castelaz burning in his heart - and what happened to his parents and his big brother when he left this world too soon. Love the new Eulogies album, or hate the new Eulogies album. Either way, we want you to *feel* the new Eulogies album. Exec produced by Butch Walker. Artwork designed by Shepard Fairey's Studio Number One creative firm. Shepard's personal connection to Pablo's story and that of his dad's and Peter's drove him to work on this project. Discography: 2004 Peter Walker Landed 2006 Peter Walker -Young Gravity 2007 Eulogies S/T 2008 Eulogies Tempted to do Nothing EP 2009 Eulogies Here Anonymous eulogiesmusic.com dangerbird.com For any press inquires, comments or thoughts, please contact Perry Serpa and/or Rob Lawi at Good Cop Public Relations, Phone (718) 846-0518 or perry@goodcoppr.com or rob@goodcoppr.com or Cristina Parker at NoiseNY Public Relations. Phone (917) 684-0452 or email: cristina@noiseny.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15084

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Eulogies

EULOGIES A biography of sorts… Peter Walker – vocals/guitar Chris Reynolds – drums Drew Phillips – guitar Ashley Dzerigian – bass the future would never be the same. my role as a friend, as a father, my love for my son, would never be the same. the innocence was shattered. after... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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9:00pm CDT

Future Clouds and Radar

Future Clouds and Radar, Austin practitioners of 'sprawling orchestral art rock,' (New Yorker) released their celebrated eponymous double-disc debut in 2007 and followed it in the fall of 2008 with the equally impressive Peoria. This storied ensemble whose live show can feature anywhere from 5 to up to 16 musicians at a time is the creation of Robert Harrison, best known as the leader of Austin cult-garage-heroes, Cotton Mather. Though FCAR has kept a relatively low profile over the last two years while Harrison has turned his attention to producing other artists, the band plans to perform at SXSW 2011 and will commence work on new studio recordings shortly thereafter. Here's how the blog 3Hive describes the music of Future Clouds and Radar.... "The name might lead you to believe you've discovered a bedroom-dwelling nocturne with a sampler and a laptop, but in fact it's an apt choice for Robert Harrison's (Cotton Mather) lilting latest project. Harrison is a friend of the gee-tar, which makes sense for an album recorded outside of Austin. But he's also a purveyor of all the little things that make for twinkling psychedelic pop. Floating through these catchy songs about SubUrbia and jumping from Harrison's Lennon-esque tongue are touches of bouyant pop maestros past and present: the Beatles, Flaming Lips, Beach Boys, Mercury Rev, Wilco, and Austin's own 13th Floor Elevators. Not that you need such name-dropping to ride Future Clouds and Radar's wave, but you may as well know ahead of time that you're in for an aural vacation as well as a trip."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12196

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Future Clouds and Radar

Future Clouds and Radar, Austin practitioners of 'sprawling orchestral art rock,' (New Yorker) released their celebrated eponymous double-disc debut in 2007 and followed it in the fall of 2008 with the equally impressive Peoria. This storied ensemble whose live show can feature anywhere... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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9:00pm CDT

G. Love

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G. Love

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE SUGAR Twenty years after the release of their self-titled debut and eight years since their last live performance together, the original lineup of G. Love & Special Sauce return with their first album in nearly a decade. Built on the trio’s signature hip-hop... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Ale House

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9:00pm CDT

Gallops

"the jerky propulsion of Foals, the riffs-as-rhythm of Pivot and the synthy tomfoolery so beloved of Battles" NME GALLOPS are where live electronics and jagged guitars meet on the floor and thrash the s**t out of each other until neither one is left standing. Seamlessly blending organic and synthetic in a cohesive manner, while showcasing progressive song-writing without alienating the listener. This is as much for headphone listening in a dark room as it is for festival dance-offs. Taking influence from such drastically varied artists (Aphex Twin, Fugazi, Vangelis, Sun-Ra, Steve Reich...) goes someway to explaining the provocatively unique shape of this, their 5 track debut EP, which firmly stakes a claim on behalf of the 4 piece as 1 of the UK's brightest hopes. A limited edition collaborative release from 2 of the UKs most exciting DIY labels; Holy Roar (Rolo Tomassi, Pulled Apart By Horses) and Blood and Biscuits (Three Trapped Tigers, Tall Ships) this EP is destined to be one of those evasive records, which the snoozers will hunting down on e-bay in 6 months time. The 4 piece from Wrexham (yes, Wrexham!?) are a band of few words, infact this EP doesn't contain any. The closest you'll hear to vocals on the entire EP is a heavily manipulated hoover synth on 'Miami Spider' which sound as if it's been transmitted from extra terrestrials, speaking from galaxies away in an unidentifiable tongue, to steer the record to its ultimate conclusion. Much like some of our favourite pieces or art, books, films and records, the open interpretation only enhances the experience. So are GALLOPS willing to give us an insight into their stimulus, their methods, their evolution, their mindset, their intentions? "We just hope we are doing something a bit different and giving people enjoyment". We'll take that as a "no". http://www.myspace.com/thegallopsband
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10795

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Gallops

"the jerky propulsion of Foals, the riffs-as-rhythm of Pivot and the synthy tomfoolery so beloved of Battles" NME GALLOPS are where live electronics and jagged guitars meet on the floor and thrash the s**t out of each other until neither one is left standing. Seamlessly blending organic... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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9:00pm CDT

Generationals

It’s been an active summer for New Orleans’ Generationals. Grant, Ted, and drummer Tess Brunet wrote several new songs during a housesitting session at The Spellcaster Lodge (home of Quintron & Ms. Pussycat) in New Orleans. They tracked their second LP, ACTOR-CASTOR in Washington DC with Con Law producer Daniel Black, then left for Austin in August to record a four-song EP with Bill Baird at Baby Blue. They tracked in a sweaty, distinctly sound-porous box by day and swam in Barton Springs as an evening reward. It was the first time Generationals had recorded a body of work with anyone else.  In their second release, Trust (EP), the band is audibly transitioning from a jangling, sun-kissed sound in the vein of Aztec Camera or Felt to pop drones distinctly more hypnotic, textured, and challenging to conjure accurate comparisons for. This is certainly not to say to say that the sun no longer shines in the Big Easy. The shimmering hooks, girl-group choruses, and late-summer breeziness of Con Law remain intact in EP’s title track ("Trust"), but are joined by feedback loops, drum-machine beats, and abstractly dubbed-out, wobbling basslines throbbing organically in the mix. Con Law’s “When They Fight They Fight” may be Generationals’ early-career singsong anthem, but songs like “Say For Certain” and “Victim of Trap” are their lilting, droning annunciations of their burgeoning post-pop sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14199

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Generationals

Generationals are a duo from New Orleans that write short tight pop and rock tunes generally intended for dancing. Their third full length record will come out in 2013.http://generationals.com

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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9:00pm CDT

Gentleman Jesse and His Men

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Gentleman Jesse and His Men

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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9:00pm CDT

Gepe

The designer Daniel Riveros baptized his musical project as Gepe inspired by the name of a red box for photographic inputs at his house in San Miguel’s commune. This name transformed him into one of the most important voices of his generation raising excellent critics from specialized press due to the combination of folklore with elements of popular Chilean music and electronic music as well. Since 1999, his name began to sound as a distinctive soloist and instrumentalist thanks to his role as drummer and singer of the duet Taller Dejao. The bassist, Javier Cruz; Daniel’s schoolmate completed this duet. They both gave life to a very particular sound marked by the five strings of Cruz and the folkloric drumming from Gepe. The work of the couple remains immortalized on the album “El Brillo que Tienes es lo Humano que Queda”, this work was really praised by local press and also, nowadays, is really hard to catch a copy from this album. Parallel to the popular shows with Taller Dejao, Gepe figured as bassist of the known singer Chilean singer: Javiera Mena and joined her in the choirs of “Sol de Invierno” song. At the same time, Gepe maintained a pretty much active work with Jacobino Discos, an independent showcase bounded to experimental music. Under this collective-label he edited and released his first album as soloist in 2005 under the name of “5x5”. This mythic blue EP of handcrafted production compound by 7 songs had the collaboration of Pablo Flores and Sebastian Sampieri, some part of the band that accompanied Gepe in his first shows. Gepinto Since the “5x5” release, Gepe appeared as a composer and soloist performer of must-go shows. Songs as “La Enfermedad De Tus Ojos”, “Namás” or “Multiplicación” where transformed into really known pieces from his repertory, all of them remain registered in the album Gepinto from 2005 edited by Quemasucabeza. During those months, his presentations with Taller Dejao were growing in public but every time where turning more and more sporadic, ending in the disappearance of this project. “Gepinto” launched him as a young promise from Chilean music. The disc explored folk sounds but also added some pop shades and a little dose of experimental. Since its release in a full Master room from the Radio of the University of Chile, the album began to grow from mouth to mouth backed up by applause of Chilean press; also the album was causing attention in countries like Argentina and Spain. In early 2006, Gepe participated with Icalma, Holden, Javiera Mena and Vicente Sanfuentes (a.k.a Original Hamster). The relationship with Sanfuentes began to grow almost instantly consolidating a new duet for the birth of Gepe’s second album: “Hungría” by middle 2007. In this plate Gepe counted with the technical advice from Vicente Sanfuentes as producer, thanks to all his musical knowledge and his know-how in electronic music, he guided Gepe to the new sound he was looking for. Hungría “Celosia” was the first single from this album. The song maintained Gepe’s vocal and lyrical richness and also amazed with some electronic touches bounded to indietronic. The single maintained a constant rotation in local radio raising high expectations about the whole album. In a full Normandie Cinema Art, Gepe released “Hungría” accompanied by Milton Mahan (Denver) in the bass and Danae Morales (Golden Baba and World Music) in the choirs. The show mixed some old songs with the new album’s repertory: “Esgrima”, “Gracia”,” No te mueras tanto” o “Hebra Prima”, this mixture amazed the audience because of the presence of keyboard and programming’s and also because of acoustic guitars with the folkloric touch that was held on Gepe’s compositions. In May 2008, the singer participated on the first edition of ‘Festival de Solistas en Solitario’, where he highlighted between the new litter of Argentinean and Chilean soloist performers- songwriters invited. By these days, Gepe was celebrating the publication in Japan of a recompilation of his two albums: “17 Minerales” under the sign of Art Union. A year later the singer edited for free the EP “Las Piedras” available at www.quemasucabeza.com. In this mini disc, Gepe continued exploring the pop shades from “Hungría”, this time stranded out the song that gave name to the album and also “Victoria Roma”, ballade which video was recorded in Santiago and New York. The work from Christopher Murray and Ignacio Rojas, the makers of Victoria Roma’s music video obtained the first place in the Festival del Video clip 2009. After the success of Hungría and Las Piedras EP, Gepe turned into one of the most wanted Chilean musicians by Argentinean and Mexican producers, while in early 2009 Daniel participated in three concerts in New York City: in the America’s Society, Piano’s and The Dumbo General Store. In a growing process of Internationalization of his career, Gepe has delighted Argentinean audience in numerous and well-attended shows, from the popular Compass parties to the Ciudad Emergente Festival organized by Buenos Aire’s government. Parallel, Gepe has visited Mexico for many show presentations in different locations, getting to be the special guest of Carpa Intolerante in the Festival Vive Latino in 2009. During his last visit to Mexico City, he edited the compilation of Hungría + Las Piedras EP which was distributed by Intolerancia Records. Also for Mexican audience, Gepe made a successful tour in December 2009 having presentations at Teatro de la Ciudad and Museo de la Ciudad de México Back in Chile, Gepe managed to amaze the audience once more during 2009 due to his participation in Ciclo de Musica Movistar of channel 13, where he fulfilled the SCD de Bellavista Room. At the same time, the singer began a good musical relationship with Manuel García and Chinoy. Together they filled Victor Jara’s stadium making a show mixing their repertories. This same experience was repeated in other capital shows; as a result they gathered pretty good critics and the backup from all age audience. Later, on December 2009 Gepe performed in Concierto Expo Shanghai scenario which gathered the main characters from Chilean music scene in a show that took place at Cerro San Cristóbal. By end of 2009, the musician also participated in the Take Away Show by the French documentary maker Vicent Moon (known for his work with La Blogoteque) made in Valparaiso, Chile. In other activities and invited by Philippe Boisier (leader from the Chilean- French band Icalma) Gepe recorded a cover from Los Bloops called “Los Momentos”, main song from the Chilean movie “Turistas” by Alicia Scherson. This new version performed by Gepe really captivated the audience for its intimate and modern lecture of one of the most popular classics from Chilean culture. The music video maintained a constant rotation thought the metro lines of the capital thought 2009. Audiovision Restless, Gepe worked during 2009 in the mix and postproduction of “Audivision”, his third album with Quemasucabeza. “Por La Ventana” was the first single of this album. The song has rotated with full success in Chile and Mexico-thanks to the good sponsorship brought by local radio station, Radio Ibero at Mexico City. Digitally released in May 2010 in www.portaldisc.con, “Audiovision” shows Gepe’s evolution to organic pop, where the use of different instruments overcomes electronic details. At the same time, Audivision stands out for the presence of special guests such as Jorge González from Los Prisioneros who adds his voice to “Salon Nacional de Tecnologías”; Javiera Mena again collaborated with Gepe in “Lienza; Danae and Felicia Morales recorded French horn and cello, respectively; Pedro Subercaseaux (known as Pedropiedra) recorded electric bass and electroacustic guitar for “12 Minerales”, Cristian Heyne, the disc producer, manager of programming’s and choirs in “Alfabeto”, plus Pamela Sepúlveda (Fakuta) and Valeria Jara (Gordi) incorporated their voices in different moments of the album. In less than six months, Gepe has released “Audiovision” in Mexico, Spain and China- country where he performed twice during Expo Shanghai 2010-, captivating the audience with his mixture of Lat
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15194

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Gepe

Gepe is the alias of Daniel Riveros, Chilean musician surprised the press and public after the successful release of their first album "Gepinto" (Quemasucabeza, 2005). The album featured a new reading of folklore through pop melodies. After released "Hungary" (Quemasucabeza, 2007... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Prague

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9:00pm CDT

Hanni El Khatib

Hanni grew up in San Franscisco, California. The son of Palestinian and Filipino immigrants and the first American in his family, he became obsessed with classic Americana and pop culture of the 1950s and 60s. Influenced by pioneers of early rock and r&b (Johnny Burnette, Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash), El Khatib created a musical aesthetic to match his vision. The multi-instrumentalist serves as singer, songwriter & producer for his one-man band (live he is joined by a drummer) that is part blues, part garage rock, part soul, part folk & part doo whop. As the creative director for HUF and lifelong skater, El Khatib professes to a love for well-crafted objects: classsic cars, cans pomade and stiletto switchblades. This craftsmanship carries over into his music, where El Khatib is inspired and informed by the specificity of a guitar tone or the fuzziness of an amp sound . His background in DIY and skate culture manifests as a desire to “keep mistakes in” and make things “as raw as possible.” Merging primitive rock sounds with punk aesthetics, El Khatib toes lines between all genres and ends up firmly in his own. His diverse interests in music, zines, art, photography, and film, converge around his singular personal aesthetic, which reveals itself in all of El Khatib’s work. Combining the old weird America with the brave new frontier of home recording, El Khatib bridges the past and the present to create music that already sounds timeless and were written for anyone who’s ever been shot or hit by a train.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14217

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Habana Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Hayes Carll

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Hayes Carll

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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9:00pm CDT

Heidi Spencer and the Rare Birds

Heidi Spencer went to film school because she didn't know how exactly to get her music into movies. After years of creating films, Spencer's voice is finally being heard but it's not because of her celluloid creations. A true-to-life troubadour and a self-described eccentric, the songs on Heidi Spencer & the Rare Birds' Under Streetlight Glow (Bella Union 2011) are sparse. One can feel a chilling wind blow slightly through Heidi's skeletal guitar while her warbling voice provides warmth for those cold nights the Milwaukee native knows so well.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11869

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Heidi Spencer and the Rare Birds

Heidi Spencer went to film school because she didn't know how exactly to get her music into movies. After years of creating films, Spencer's voice is finally being heard but it's not because of her celluloid creations. A true-to-life troubadour and a self-described eccentric, the... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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9:00pm CDT

Hospital Ships

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Hospital Ships

Hospital Ships began as a bedroom recording project for Lawrence, Kansas’s Jordan Geiger. Over the course of four years, two albums and stints with multiple respected bands, like Minus Story (singing, songwriting,) and Shearwater (trumpet, keys,) Geiger molded Hospital Ships into... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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9:00pm CDT

Jonathan Edwards

Warm as summer sunshine, real as the truth, intimate as a long overdue visit between old friends … such is a Jonathan Edwards concert. Four decades into a stellar career of uncompromising musical integrity, the man simply delivers, night after night – songs of passion, songs of insight, songs of humor, all rendered in that pure and powerful tenor which, like fine wine, has only grown sweeter with age. This is one veteran performer who is neither grizzled nor nostalgic. These days Jonathan Edwards, a vital and relevant artist in today’s folk and Americana scenes, is most likely to be found on the road with longtime accompanist Stuart Schulman on bass, piano, fiddle, and vocals and Taylor Armerding, formerly of Northern Lights, on mandolin and high-tenor vocals. “I’ve been … doing what I do best, which is playing live in front of people. I’ve been concentrating on that and loving it,” he says. An artist who measures his success by his ability to attract and take good care of an audience for four decades, Jonathan maintains that it is the feedback he receives after his shows that keeps him going. “It is really gratifying to hear [someone say], ‘Your stuff has meant a lot to me over the years.’” The “stuff” he’s referring to is a highly respected repertoire that includes such classics as “Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboy,” “Sometimes,” “One Day Closer,” “Don’t Cry Blue,” “Emma,” “Everybody Knows Her,” “Athens County,” and everyone’s favorite ode to putting a good buzz on, “Shanty.” And then, of course, there’s the anthemic “Sunshine (Go Away Today),” that fierce proclamation of protest and independence that resonated with thousands and thousands of frustrated and angry young men and women when it was first released in 1971. Almost 40 years later, at show after show, the song continues to be embraced by faithful followers and new fans alike. Since 1971, Jonathan has released 15 albums, including Blue Ridge, his standard-setting collaboration with bluegrass favorites the Seldom Scene, and Little Hands, his collection of children’s songs, which was honored with a National Library Association award. As for album #16, Jonathan says, “Young people that are getting back to the land and trying to get off the power grid encourage me. My next studio album will reflect some of those themes.” With that in mind, it’s no surprise that he closes each night’s show with these heartfelt lyrics: Calling all dreamers and optimistic fools Don't let go of your dream, make it now, make it all come true If you believe in a brighter day I know we can find our way To this island, in a starry ocean Poetry in motion, this island earth A beautiful oasis for all human races The only home that we know, this island earth. privacy site by Lone Star Artists and Thirsty Lizards Copyright © 2011 Jonathan Edwards ~ All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12171

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Jonathan Edwards

Warm as summer sunshine, real as the truth, intimate as a long overdue visit between old friends … such is a Jonathan Edwards concert. Four decades into a stellar career of uncompromising musical integrity, the man simply delivers, night after night – songs of passion, songs of... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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9:00pm CDT

Judgement Day

Brothers Anton and Lewis Patzner of Judgement Day have been perfecting their unique, high-energy brand of “string metal” for over half a decade now. Their innovative style and shredding chops on violin and cello have earned them US and European tours with buzz bands like Mates of State, dredg, and guest spots on the albums of heavy-weights like Slash (yes, Guns ‘N Roses-shredding, top-hat-wearing Slash!) Add to the line-up the heavy-hitting, double-kick-pedaling drummer Jon Bush and an extensive array of vintage effects pedals and you’ve got the instrumental, unstoppable force of Judgement Day. The trio released their debut album Dark Opus to great acclaim in 2004. The record received praise from critics of metal and indie alike and led to violinist Anton Patzner’s recruitment into the Conor-Oberst-led indie behemoth Bright Eyes, where he spent the next 3 years touring and recording. During that time Lewis Patzner completed a music degree at the prestigious Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and upon the brothers’ return to the SF Bay Area, Judgement Day began working on a new record. Peacocks / Pink Monsters (independently released in April of 2010) is in every way an expansion of the trio's already unique, guitar-less sound. Inspired by the spirit of exploration in 1970‘s progressive rock and 20th century classical music, Judgement Day has created an album characterized not merely by its rock and metal elements but also by its use of new compositional techniques and the extension of the color spectrums of each of the individual instruments. Vintage effects pedals, improvisation and orchestral arrangements are all key components, broadening the scope of the record's songs from the deep, dark depths of brutal metal to the iridescent grandeur of outer space.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12532

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Judgement Day

Brothers Anton and Lewis Patzner of Judgement Day have been perfecting their unique, high-energy brand of “string metal” for over half a decade now. Their innovative style and shredding chops on violin and cello have earned them US and European tours with buzz bands like Mates... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Ghost Room

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9:00pm CDT

Juice

juice are at the forefront of the UK's experimental/classical scene; they have performed in Park Lane Group’s Young Artists series at the South Bank in 2008 and the Wigmore Hall in 2009, both to excellent press reviews. They have featured in numerous cutting edge contemporary series including experimental classical club night and record label NONCLASSICAL, with whom they have recently finished recording their forthcoming album. In June 2007, they were the first UK prizewinners ever at the internationally-renowned Tampere Vocal Festival in Finland. juice feature on Roger Marsh's 'Pierrot Lunaire' (NMC 2007) and created a 'vocal remix' for Mikhail's album 'Morphica' (Sub Rosa, 2009), since used by the Nederlands Dans Theatre. They have appeared at numerous national and international festivals. Alongside their contemporary repertoire, they perform works by avant-garde pioneers such as Morton Feldman and Meredith Monk. Over the past few years more of juice's work combines live singing with electronics and/or visuals. They have performed a live part-improvised co-written score to a silent film, 'The Danger Girl', at the BFi Southbank and Latitude Festival, and performed a vocal/electronica score at the London College of Fashion Graduate Show at the Royal Academy of Art with UK Beatboxing Champion Beardyman.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10805

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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9:00pm CDT

Keys N Krates

Dynamic Adam Tune on the drums, World Champion turntablist Jr‐Flo on turntables, and the ever soulful Matisse on the keys are doing nothing short of “re‐inventing the remix”. Like nothing you’ve ever seen before, Keys N Krates combine live instrumentation, turntablism and live sampling to remix existing pop music and samples from MGMT to Jay‐Z right before your eyes. Pushing the envelope beyond the ideals of laptop‐centric remix culture, this unique trio changes the game by bringing an explosive live analog presence to their sought‐after sound and performance. The live re‐mix trio was featured in Urb Magazine’s “Next 100″ issue and continue to receive countless co‐signed features by Urb Magazine, Vapors Magazine, Spinner.com (AOL’s premiere music site), Beyond Race Magazine, Evil Monito, Hip Hop Official, Format Magazine, Discobelle and many more throughout the blogosphere. Sharing stages with Kid Cudi, Steve Aoki, Questlove and Timbaland, KNK maintain a non‐stop tour schedule throughout all of North America. The trio has recently taken their live re‐mix sound to the studio crafting live compositions into signature recordings. Their latest mix 'Almost 39 Minutes' reflects the evolving sound of the trio’s remix style, showcasing their dynamic performance in this much anticipated live recording.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14301

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Keys N Krates

Keys N Krates formed as the brainchild of drummer Adam Tune, synth/keyboard aficionado David Matisse and internationally award-winning turntablist Jr. Flo. The Toronto trio came together in 2008 with the desire to bring their blend of live electronic instrumentation to the stage... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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9:00pm CDT

Knifight

Knifight is an Austin-based indie-electronic band that has been performing and recording since 2002. Their five-song EP, "Now We're Invisible" is available on iTunes and knifight.bandcamp.com. Knifight is a four-piece band that plays incredibly energetic live shows complete with gripping electronic, post-wave pop songs that include synthesizers, electric guitar, bass, and group vocals.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15227

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Knifight

Knifight is a five-piece indie-electronic band with an incredibly energetic live show that plays gripping electronic, post-wave pop songs that include synthesizers, electric guitar, bass, drums and group vocals. Influences include LCD Soundsystem, Xiu Xiu, and Joy Division.http... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Malaia

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9:00pm CDT

Lady Friends And Flowers

Lady Friends And Flowers is a band that tries to write songs about women and men. The members live in the city and in the country. There are three of them. They tried to recruit some additional members to their band but that didn't work out because the recruits liked all the wrong bands an none of the right ones. They like listening to the records far more then playing the instruments but they have to play because that's how the emotions are transmitted to the women and men. They try to become better friends but they don't communicate in an adult fashion. Someday, maybe, they will grow up.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10960

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Lady Friends And Flowers

Lady Friends And Flowers is a band that tries to write songs about women and men. The members live in the city and in the country. There are three of them. They tried to recruit some additional members to their band but that didn't work out because the recruits liked all the wrong... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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9:00pm CDT

Lavinia

In Roman mythology, Lavinia was the daughter of Latinus and Amata. She was the lone child of the king and was eventually courted by many men in Ausonia who hoped to become the next king of Latium. Turnus, ruler of the Rutuli, was promised Lavinia, having the favor of Queen Amata. However, King Latinus is later warned by the oracle Faunus that his daughter is not to marry a Latin, and eventually Lavinia weds Aeneas, son of Aphrodite and progenitor of the Romans. In Book 7 of the Aeneid, during the sacrifice at the altars of the gods, Lavinia's hair catches on fire, an omen promising glorious days to come for Lavinia and war for all Latins. It is within a shroud of this same mythological fire that Lavinia, a new band hailing from Boston, MA, introduces their debut ep "There Is Light Between Us". The band consists of current & former members of indie rock heavyweights such as Caspian, Eksi Ekso, The Burning Paris, On Fire, and the Fatal Flaw, but should never be confused as some sort of "side project". Bleak, dark, and unforgiving - Lavinia trudge through terrain that is much different than any of the members other projects. And while there is an underlying hope in each song - the album dwells in an unshakable depression. A feeling of isolation and loneliness further exposed by the heart-on-the-sleeve vocals of guitarist/vocalist Nate Shumaker (ex-Eksi Ekso, On Fire, The Burning Paris, Everdown), that brings to mind a combination of Red House Painter's Mark Kozelek and The Cure's Robert Smith. Pair that up with the commanding bass wielding of Philip Jaimeson (main axe man of Caspian), the towering drum fills of Alex Mihm (Eksi Ekso), and the slide guitar & banjo atmospherics of Josh Megyesy (ex-On Fire, The Burning Paris, The Fatal Flaw), and you've got the makings of a band who's sound shares more in common with roman mythology, than it does their own contemporaries and peers. Recorded in multiple locations throughout 2010, including New Alliance with Ethan Dussault and Verse Media with John Helmig, mastered by Jason Martin (Starflyer 59) at Jason Martin Recording in Riverside, CA, the album captures the sound of a band discovering new and exciting sonic territory with no rules in place. A band creating music that they want to create, for the sake of creating it to exist. Doesn't sound like a novel idea to you? Well, unfortunately it is in todays music industry and it's incredibly refreshing to hear how easily this sound of creative freedom can come across when a band effortlessly executes without paying mind to outside pressures or expectations. The band takes us through five tracks in just under 28 minutes which brings to mind the moodiness of bands such as Red House Painters, Mogwai, The Cure, early Crooked Fingers, Starflyer 59, and Scott Walker while incorporating the heaviness of behemoths such as Black Sabbath, My Bloody Valentine, Isis, Jesu, and The Twilight Sad. The combination of these elements seamlessly meld together to create a document of visionary proportions. Much like Turnus declaring war on Aeneas after losing the mythological Lavinia to him, our Lavinia comes forward with all the emotional intensity of such a war. Turnus was ultimately destroyed and his people captured by Aeneas, though Lavinia's father, Latinus, died in the war, teaching us progress cannot be made without sacrifice. The sound of Lavinia's debut ep "There Is Light Between Us" embodies this philosphy to it's very definition.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11519

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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9:00pm CDT

Leif Vollebekk

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Leif Vollebekk

Leif Vollebekk spent two years searching for perfect takes. This search took him from his home in Montreal to a studio in Manhattan, from a farmhouse in Woodstock, NY to a mansion outside Paris, and the result is a dusty, polished, new, old record called North Americana. “I wrote... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Spill

9:00pm CDT

Leslie Stevens and The Badgers

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Leslie Stevens and The Badgers

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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9:00pm CDT

Liturgy

Brooklyn based Liturgy is Hunter Hunt Hendrix, Greg Fox, Tyler Dusenbury, and Bernard Gann. Aesthethica, their second album and third release, shows the band exploring, in greater depth, themes initially touched on by their critically acclaimed debut album, Renihilation. The band used every instrument, literal or figurative, to produce meaning and intensity, disregarding the genre boundaries of black metal, hardcore and experimental music. On Renihilation, Liturgy made use of simple song structures, and concentrated on sustaining a blindingly high intensity level from start to finish. Aesthethica, a more controlled and polyvalent effort, finds the band operating at multiple levels and using more varied forms. The music is both elaborately crafted and chaotically performed. Songs often begin in the form of a simple chant or hypnotic abstraction, then evolve into something dense and complex. A constant sensitivity to the states of attention that different musical patterns activate and foster, yields a paradoxical result: the more complex the music, the simpler the message. Cycling through the fundamental modes of being: stasis, chaos, repetition and entelechy, Aesthethica is a metaphorical exercise in affirmation. The record is a unified whole. A major concern, sonically and lyrically, is the question of what it is to be meaningful, and how intensity relates to emotion or affect. Many of the songs activate and manipulate cliches relating to heroism, tragedy, hope, and so on by connecting black metal techniques to the spirit of film score writing (Vangelis, Badalamenti) and post-Romanticism (Scriabin, Sibelius). 'High Gold' presents a vision of apocalypse, 'Harmonia' presents a judgment on the meaning of life, and so on. The resulting collection of songs, at once, embodies and transcends these tropes. The music is supersaturated with lofty melodies and lyrics, bursting with frenzied execution, and builds to a boiling point of chaos, distorting all meaning and distilling to reveal the raw core of pure sonic joy. Liturgy surrounds these fractured islands of meaning with a sea of a-signifying ritual repetition and sound (Branca, Sleep, Lightning Bolt). Tear at the seams of the straitjacket of ordinary life, release the energy from the field of potentiality that it binds, enter the realm of the good and the beautiful, so commands Aesthethica. Highly technical musicianship, poetico-mystical gesturing, and a minimal directness; all singular elements, whose interactions and reactions are contained in and bursting from a black metal framework. Revelatory contrasts presented in an intensely physical performance whose energy is palpable and whose abatement is as illuminating as its arrival.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11537

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Liturgy

Brooklyn based Liturgy is Hunter Hunt Hendrix, Greg Fox, Tyler Dusenbury, and Bernard Gann. Aesthethica, their second album and third release, shows the band exploring, in greater depth, themes initially touched on by their critically acclaimed debut album, Renihilation. The band... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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9:00pm CDT

Mann

Mann's fresh sound and youthful music is reflective of his childhood in Los Angeles, but speaks for his musical maturity as well. It's that wiser-than-his-years quality that earned him the nickname "Mann" as a kid. At 18, his debut album, "Mann's World" (Def Jam), possesses a vibrancy not known to other rappers. Mann is new to the scene, but brings to it energetic hip hop, music about youthful love, and an optimistic outlook on life. He brings together rap, hip hop, and pop for a sound that appeals to not just the young listeners, but anyone who appreciates music to celebrate the ups of life, not just the downs.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14331

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Mann

Mann's fresh sound and youthful music is reflective of his childhood in Los Angeles, but speaks for his musical maturity as well. It's that wiser-than-his-years quality that earned him the nickname "Mann" as a kid. At 18, his debut album, "Mann's World" (Def Jam), possesses a vibrancy... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Phoenix

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9:00pm CDT

McPullish

"McPullish has managed to create an intriguing, original reggae sound, which truly differs from the commonly known modern roots reggae." -Reggae Vibes Sept. 2008 McPULLISH is musician/producer Carson Hoovestol, who realized his sound after years of musical exploration, study, and practice in the art of Live Dub. Now based in Buda, Texas, McPullish operates a specialized music laboratory called Dub Cove Studio, where he plays guitar, bass, drums, piano, organ, percussion, 909 drum machine, synths and other random things that make sound and can be recorded. McPullish mixes his tunes live and direct, using an Allen and Heath board, laptop, and a table full of mostly analog gear. Luciano, Sylford Walker, General Smiley, Fantan Mojah, Mark Wonder, Ginjah, Lutan Fyah and Chezidek are just some of the vocalists who have worked with McPullish in the studio and can be heard in his live dub sets. McPullish mixes his own songs live, with vocal and dub cuts on his riddims, as well as occasional cover versions of classic reggae tunes that he has re-built from scratch. The McPullish sound is 100% live instrument tracks, mixed and re-mixed live. Spontaneous and engaging, McPullish operates with his own distinctive sound and boatloads of original music, sounds for deep listeners, reggae fanatics, and anyone ready to shake, move and rock in the dancehall.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15041

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McPullish

"McPullish has managed to create an intriguing, original reggae sound, which truly differs from the commonly known modern roots reggae." -Reggae Vibes Sept. 2008 McPULLISH is musician/producer Carson Hoovestol, who realized his sound after years of musical exploration, study, and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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9:00pm CDT

Millionyoung

It was a whirlwind 2010 for the 22-year old MillionYoung, who is known in his everyday life as Mike Diaz. After self-releasing the "Sunndreamm" e.p. for free at the end of 2009, Diaz released the"Be So True" e.p. to much critical acclaim, including an iTunes Digital Download and a 7.6 from Pitchfork. Throughout 2010, MillionYoung toured the Midwest and East Coast multiple times, including several shows during SXSW and CMJ, with Brooklyln Vegan covering his sets in NYC. MillionYoung finally hit the West Coast in December, recording sessions for KEXP, Daytrotter and Yours Truly along the way. Having spent the year developing his live show, MillionYoung now plays with a dynamic full set-up, including a bassist, drummer, and Diaz himself on keys and guitar. At the end of 2010, The Guardian UK named MillionYoung one of their best "New Bands of 2010." Now MillionYoung is ready to take on 2011 by releasing their first full-length through Old Flame/Rix Records on February 15. The Line of Best Fit wrote a great review of the album, saying "Replicants explores further and asks more questions of itself than most albums. It finds itself in dark alleys, smoke-filled dancefloors or on sun-drenched beaches. From start to finish the album progresses at a tremendous rate, assimilating styles and sounds, moving through the knee-high water created by its own wash at speed." Broward Palm Beach New Times wrote an in-depth review and interview with MillionYoung, praising, "Replicants definitely comes across as a more mature artistic statement, but it's never stodgy, retaining the loose, breezy feel of Diaz's early works. The difference lies mostly in the execution, perhaps a product of the band's growing confidence as a live entity. But Replicants also reveals a broader musical vision, with Millionyoung no longer relying exclusively on retrofitted synth sounds but also incorporating touches of classic rock, dub, and Motown into the mix." Replicants is an album of the truest form, progressing from gentle electronic jams at the beginning to full-on pop songs in the middle to a fantastic dance pop explosion near the end. It's an electronic pop record, with influences ranging from Prince and Michael Jackson to Aphex Twin and Spritualized. Replicants is a conglomeration of styles and sounds blending into one build-up of a great album. MillionYoung will be on tour for most of 2011, starting off in February by touring with The Concretes and Class Actress, hitting SXSW, and then touring Europe in the summer months. MillionYoung praise: “…It’s exactly what chillwave produced a stone's throw from South Beach ought to sound like-- a reminder that while most of these artists can only dream of an endless summer…” -Pitchfork "A recent favorite." -Fader "Forget Vitamin D pills, Mike Diaz (a.k.a. MillionYoung) may cure the winter blues once and for all." - KEXP Song of the Day "MillionYoung 's hypnagogic, late night, loping pop loops bloom in the shadows of delirious dream territories; Mike Diaz's aching, arching, always overhead vocals floating lonely above an effervescent, imagined coastal paradise of found tribal drum snippets, syrupy synth rushing and brilliantly colourful, drawn-out circular guitars that just absolutely refuse to fade or break, shading braincells in never-lived nostalgia; making stomachs shift with strange sickness in a beautiful, unshakeable way."– Transparent Blog "Replicants grows stronger as it progresses, transitioning from pop/techno fusion with an '80s dependence to a calmer, more subdued recording that remains experimentally enlightening." -Prefix “…[MillionYoung’s] tunes are a delicate blend of beach sunset and Miami night club, much more kinectic than his mellow fellow chillwavesters.” -KEXP.org
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11294

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Millionyoung

It was a whirlwind 2010 for the 22-year old MillionYoung, who is known in his everyday life as Mike Diaz. After self-releasing the "Sunndreamm" e.p. for free at the end of 2009, Diaz released the"Be So True" e.p. to much critical acclaim, including an iTunes Digital Download and a... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Malverde

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9:00pm CDT

MNDR

MNDR A one-woman tour de force, Amanda Warner, better known as MNDR, is the powerful voice behind the authoritative and approachable experimental club music that she creates. An incandescent front woman who is equally talented with her technical skills, MNDR combines pop sensibilities with a love of early house, minimal techno and IDM. She blends a well-honed musical background with in-depth midi programming, sound design, and analogue synthesis skills, wiring up her machines to concoct an incredibly danceable electronic pop sound. MNDR, a.k.a Amanda Warner, has been nearing the completion of the first full length album in NYC with producer and co-writer Peter Wade, to be readied for release in Spring/Summer 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13695

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MNDR

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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9:00pm CDT

Noah and the Whale

Noah and the Whale Last Night on Earth In the early January of last year, Charlie Fink set to work on Noah and the Whale's third album. Holed up in a synagogue in East London, he had little to begin with - a few fragments, a sketch for a 10-minute song that resembled Street Hassle, and a set of lyrics begun on a New Year's Day train from Wales to London. But what little there was seemed to suggest the beginnings of something quite special, something markedly different to the songs they had written before. The continued maturation of Noah and the Whale has been a pleasing thing to follow - from the joyous burst of their debut, Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down, through the lovelorn sobriety of The First Days of Spring, it now reaches a kind of fruition on Last Night on Earth. Where The First Days of Spring was a contained and inward-looking record that moved at near-underwater speed, Last Night on Earth possesses a curiosity and a vibrancy, a romance and a restlessness, and a clutch of songs that mark out Fink as not just as one of the best songwriters of his generation, but also as a supremely gifted storyteller. These are tales of youth and ageing, of optimism and running away, as well of failure and pride. 'And it feels like his new life can start,' runs the chorus of No Distance Is Too Far. 'And it feels like heaven.' The album's strong narrative thread was in part inspired by Lou Reed's 1973 album Berlin as well as Tom Waits' 1992 record Bone Machine, and a little Arthur Russell thrown in for good measure. 'Just people songs,' is how Fink describes it. 'These are simple stories, so you could tell them in hundreds of different ways, and the way you tell them, that's sort of the music.' The way he tells them is at times broad-skied and anthemic -Â particularly on tracks such as L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N and Tonight's The Kind Of Night, while at others there are strokes of unabashed pop -Â Life Is Life, for example, or Just Me Before We Met. And at others still, such as on final track Old Joy, there is a sweet kind of wistfulness. Lyrically, they range from the nostalgic to the vital, songs charged with an urgency, a sense of movement, and an appetite for adventure and the unknown. It is, in many senses, a true coming of age record. 'I don't think that coming of age thing has been in anything I've done before,' Fink says. 'But from the beginning I wanted to write a record that had that excitement of being young and being in the night.Â I think it's that naivity - that feeling that things are happening everywhere except where you are, wondering what's out there in the wide world. It's when you're on a bus, you don't know where you're heading, you don't know what's at the end of it, and you have this fantasy that whatever's at the end of it is going to be remarkable and magnificent.' Certainly Noah and the Whale as a band now seem to have come of age. As the leaders of the same British folk-rock scene that spawned Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons, and Emmy the Great, with this album they appear to stand perhaps a little taller and a little broader than their peers; these songs possess a maturity, and a new kind of wisdom: 'Tall buildings and a wife won't be enough for me,' Fink sings on Old Joy. 'There is more in the world to be found than dreams.' The personnel shifted a little for Last Night on Earth. Drummer Doug Fink left the band last year to concentrate on his medical career. 'He's my older brother, and there's so many roles he fulfils on the road, not just the drummer, so it's kind of hard,' Fink says of his absence. 'But he's the first person I go to if I need to consult someone, if I need someone's opinion, so he's still been a big part of this record Â And I think he will come back eventually.' Co-produced by Fink and Jason Lader [Julian Casablancas, The Mars Volta] in Los Angeles, Last Night on Earth features backing vocals by Jen Turner from Here We Go Magic, and gospel vocals by the legendary Waters Sisters, who famously provided backing vocals for Michael Jackson's Wanna Be Starting Something. 'I was teaching them the vocals for Old Joy,' Fink recalls. 'One of the sisters came in and asked for a latte with six sugars Â six sugars! - and she downed that, went in and gave the best vocal take I've ever heard.' Elsewhere, the record features Adam MacDougall of The Black Crowes on Moog and Rhodes, and legendary percussionist Lenny Castro. There is a strong cinematic element to Last Night on Earth - from the deliberately Twin Peaks air of Wild Thing to the album's cast of richly-drawn characters. In part this was fed by Fink's experience of directing the short film that accompanied The First Days of Spring. 'Film is such a different writing process, it infiltrates the way I write songs,' he explains. 'And a lot of them I imagined as scenes - Tonight's the Kind of Night I imagined as this guy running away from home and getting on a busÂ' It is also a richly poetic record: last year, Fink read the work of Frank O'Hara for the first time, and fell in love with his poem Having A Coke With You. 'I wanted Life Is Life to have a feel of that, or a tempo. Just the notion of it. Having A Coke With You is I think a very romantic poem, and that's the only outwardly romantic song on the album, and so I wanted it to have the same approach.' The album's title is also a nod towards Charles Bukowski's poetry collection The Last Night of the Earth - Fink says he was attracted to the sense of 'loser's pride' in Bukowski's work. 'In my head,' he says, 'there is a link between Lou Reed's Berlin, and Bukowski's poetry.' The track Life Is Life, is another Bukowski reference, its title tipping its hat to his poem The Laughing Heart - a poem whose final lines seem to sum up this record quite perfectly: 'Your life is your life,' it runs. 'Know it while you have it. You are marvellous. The Gods wait to delight in you.' www.noahandthewhale.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14232

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Noah and the Whale

Noah and the Whale – Last Night on Earth In the early January of last year, Charlie Fink set to work on Noah and the Whale's third album. Holed up in a synagogue in East London, he had little to begin with - a few fragments, a sketch for a 10-minute song that resembled Street Hassle, and a set of lyrics... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Lustre Pearl

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9:00pm CDT

Noxshi

Fusing melody, ambiance and heavy riffing to chimerical effect Noxshi conjure thoughts of Zappa, Nirvana and Hendrix. Infectious songs interweave with improvisations amid the spiraling sounds of the infinite. The band have recently completed the recording of their debut album The Way They Lush. Mixing duties were undertaken by David Tickle (Prince, Peter Gabriel and U2) with mastering by Howie Weinberg (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, The Mars Volta, Jeff Buckley, Kyuss). To support the album Noxshi have produced a video for the track Mesh Voyeurist which sees the band play on their psychedelic imagery of dream worlds and carnival. The name Noxshi (Knock-she) relates to an area of the Caucasus, a region that represents the meeting of the Islamic East with the secular West. Formed in North London in mid 2008 Noxshi stems from the central axis of singer Yoriyos and guitarist Hallam Kite. The band recruits auxiliary musicians to supplement its core resulting in a high level of sonic diversity and musical versatility. Most recently Noxshi supported the legendary Killing Joke for the UK dates of their European tour. In June 2010 Noxshi were main support for Yusuf on his tour of Australia and New Zealand. During the Yusuf dates Noxshi explored their love of blues rock and ambiance amid a psychedelic lightshow created for them by Peter Wynne-Wilson, the internationally renowned lighting designer most noted for his work with Pink Floyd. Alongside the Yusuf tour dates, Noxshi also performed a number of carnivalic sideshows in which they exorcised their full blooded heaviness dressed in gas masks, boiler suits and nurses outfits. Noxshi are a fierce live force armed to the teeth with driving rhythms, soaring guitar solos and ethereal voices that deteriorate into synthetic screams. The band spent 2009 performing on the London circuit and in May supported Yusuf, Baaba Maal and U2 at the Shepherds Bush Empire. In October 2009 the band supported Peter Murphy at the Indigo in the O2 arena and in November of that year they supported CKY at the Leadmill in Sheffield. Noxshi are currently working on a filmed live recording which will act as an online gig so that minds the world over can experience the impact of their performance.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11369

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Noxshi

Fusing melody, ambiance and heavy riffing to chimerical effect Noxshi conjure thoughts of Zappa, Nirvana and Hendrix. Infectious songs interweave with improvisations amid the spiraling sounds of the infinite. The band have recently completed the recording of their debut album The... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
512

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9:00pm CDT

Oberhofer

When your songs are too big to be contained: form a band. Maybe call it after your family name because you like the way it sounds (sh*t, if it worked for Bon Jovi then who’s to argue). Record those songs in the basement of your parents house in Tacoma. When that burns down, shake it off and move to New York. Find a new band to play with, start working on a symphony (no really, do it), mix your newfound formal training with the noisy exuberance of youth. Get raucous.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14036

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Oberhofer

Between 4 green towers composite of the best known human words for "strength" there was luxury to befit the king of octopuses, broad limestone podiums upholstered with kelp. Currents tackled the furniture west and replenished it relentlessly. In this way there was motion without change... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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9:00pm CDT

Open Mike Eagle

"One of LA's smartest young voices" says the Los Angeles Times about the Chicago-born and South LA-based Open Mike Eagle. Born Michael Eagle, OME has a knack for disarming listeners with mesmerizing harmonies while presenting his droll observations of human behavior delivered with deft wit. As a student of what he calls 'the Rap Graduate School" of Leimert Park's Project Blowed, he is an heir apparent to indie rap luminaries Busdriver, Aceyalone, and Pigeon John. He has also fostered an audience in the comedy world having performed numerous times at the world famous Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and being the only hip-hop act ever invited to be the musical guest at the Paul F.Tompkins variety show. An emcee savvy enough to explain the nuances of the current financial troubles on one song, while honest enough to describe his own drunken and misguided text messaging in the next, Mike Eagle is poised to become a standout in the new order of independent hip-hop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15172

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Open Mike Eagle

Michael Eagle grew up in chicago listening to alt-rock on q101 and taping underground rap shows on WHPK. He also occasionally snuck and ordered music videos on the Box. He went to college at southern illinois university and battled everybody everywhere and freestyled all the time... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Pamela Hart

Pamela Hart is highly regarded as one of Austin, Texas' finest jazz vocalist. Noted by Austin Women's Magazine as 'Austin's First Lady of Jazz,' audiences rave about Pamela's excellent pitch, clarity and soothing vocal quality. 'Her warm, clear tones and meticulously controlled pitch carry an illusion of effortlessness'--Tribeza Magazine. In the SXSW showcase, Pamela and her band, featuring guitarist Jake Langley, keyboardist William Menefield, bassist Nick Lewis and drummer Kevin Scott, will deliver a fresh approach to jazz. You will hear a new approach to jazz standards and some original tunes from the 'May I Come In?' CD and the new CD soon to be released. Most of all, you will be delivered a powerful message with energy and dynamics!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14499

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Pamela Hart

Pamela Hart is highly regarded as one of Austin, Texas' finest jazz vocalist. Noted by Austin Women's Magazine as 'Austin's First Lady of Jazz,' audiences rave about Pamela's excellent pitch, clarity and soothing vocal quality. 'Her warm, clear tones and meticulously controlled pitch... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Elephant Room

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9:00pm CDT

Qua

Cornel Wilczek, otherwise known as Qua, enjoys nothing more than making electronic music. Since his first sonic tinkerings gave way to complete song realizations, he has been a frontrunner in Melbourne, Australia’s bustling electronic music scene. Qua has toured with Ratatat, Caribou, Four Tet, Clue To Kalo and Triosk; remixed Architecture In Helsinki; and established himself as an in-demand composer of left-of-center soundtracks. Expertly mixing synthesizers, guitar, percussion, and field recordings in rich spatial environments, Qua’s sound is that of a intricately digitized sunrise: lush and pulsating with a playful vitality.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12816

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Qua

Cornel Wilczek, otherwise known as Qua, enjoys nothing more than making electronic music. Since his first sonic tinkerings gave way to complete song realizations, he has been a frontrunner in Melbourne, Australia’s bustling electronic music scene. Qua has toured with Ratatat, Caribou... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Reading Rainbow

When we first saw Philadelphia’s Reading Rainbow at a house party in Texas earlier this year, their ultra-primitive live show was a bolt from the blue. Nothing short of beautiful bashing beats, mesmerizing melodies, and an overall crushing display of songwriting simplicity done right, when it seems so easy to do wrong. Just a two-piece boy and girl couple, utilizing a captivating and metronomic drum beat underneath a scaly and spidery, yet irresistible guitar crunch, it was impossible to resist then, and we still haven’t been able to shake off the shivers they induced to this day. One of a handful of new bands with an instantly unique and penetrating sound all their own, Reading Rainbow drive a deep groove down the center of each well-beaten track on the Prism Eyes LP, creating the addicting and awe-inspiring hum of fuzz-laden pop noise that will have your heart palpitating in seconds. The incredibly bright and sparkling hooks interlaced on each track of Prism Eyes, jaunt ecstatically between erotic and neurotic, with the wall of soaring vocals and stunning guitar/keyboard interplay knocking out hit after glorious hit. Scraping up equal parts scuzz-chug guitar and sugar beats never felt so good as it does here, further locking in Reading Rainbow’s solid reputation as the pop masters that they’ve truly become. It’s just track after track of chill-inducing, feverishly-angelic, heavenly dark pop hits that you couldn’t remove from your head without some serious brain surgery, obviously letting you know that it’s time to crack open that candy-coated skull of yours, and dump this record right in.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13434

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Reading Rainbow

When we first saw Philadelphia’s Reading Rainbow at a house party in Texas earlier this year, their ultra-primitive live show was a bolt from the blue. Nothing short of beautiful bashing beats, mesmerizing melodies, and an overall crushing display of songwriting simplicity done... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Antone's

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9:00pm CDT

Sarah Jaffe

Sarah Jaffe – Suburban Nature If there is one thing that Sarah Jaffe will never have to contend with it is the idea that she is a female singer for females. There was once a time when being a female singer meant you would undoubtedly be put into an all too snug box. Is she an angry singer? An activist singer? A singer for the victims or the singer your mom bonds with you over? To be honest, when Sarah’s new cd Suburban Nature is released on May 18th she will insert herself into and destroy all those boxes simultaneously, because Sarah is a truth singer …and no matter who or what we are, we all need, and want, our singers to be truth singers. Jaffe’s words and voice seem like they are speaking to you, only to you, yet they contain a universal appeal evidenced by the fact that she’s recently toured with Midlake and Norah Jones. Two completely different audiences whom Jaffe, equally endearing and confident, easily won over. Growing up in Red Oak, Texas might not be ideal circumstances for breeding the kind of talent that is encompassed in Sarah’s songs, but it does beg the question of nature verses nurture. What we have in us before we are even us, and what we interpret because of life circumstances. Writing since her early teens, many of the songs featured on Suburban Nature were written long before she could even enter the clubs where they are now performed. Interestingly enough the first single “Vulnerable,” was written when Sarah was only 17, long before even the material on her first EP, the acclaimed Even Born Again, was produced. Even so, it comprises everything that matters about her voice. If there is one thread that flows through all of Sarah’s work, it is grappling with the self-serving cycles that are in all of us, and the aftermath that those needs deal out. “I’m a fan of life’s wicked ironies. These things that reveal the truth from an aerial view nowhere near your perspective of the situation, and through these realizations you find redemption.” And so it is with Suburban Nature. From opening track “Before You Go,” everything sounds as wide and deep as the Grand Canyon, the sonic spread covering every degree of the mix. It’s thick enough to feel when you breathe, but spatial enough to allow for the one thing that truly matters with singer/songwriters: their voice. When talking to the albums producer and engineer John Congleton (St Vincent, Polyphonic Spree, Explosions in the Sky, Clinic) about the spacious feel of the album, he had this to say on the matter: “I think it was intentional. Both Sarah’s and my feelings on this was that the vocals should be the focal point and have as much space as possible, while the music provided an emotional backdrop.” Skilled players such as Kris Youmans - cello (Bill Callahan, The Paper Chase, Micah P Hinson) Becki Howard – violin (The Crash That Took Me) Jeff Ryan – percussion (The Baptist Generals, St Vincent, Pleasant Grove) and Robert Gomez - guitar (as himself) provide this essential emotional backdrop. Just take a listen to “Pretender” for an example of the power and talent contained in this group of players. Layers of moveable music float in, out, under and over lines such as “So here we stand, like flowers in the cold, wilt and wither/Here's your chance/Tell me what you want/I'm a forgiver.” In other situations the group provides the perfect backbeat so Sarah is free to spin yarn that might not always be fact, but like we said, is certainly truth. On “Clementine,” she sings, “We were young, we were young, we were young, we didn't care.” Although only 24 you actually believe her. You believe her because you believe that no matter what her actual age, she lived through the war of a relationship or fifty that aged her to her core, and now her soul speaks to yours in the places where you have aged, and set down roots that flow as grid in a suburb becoming part of your nature. This is why we need singers like Sarah Jaffe and albums like Suburban Nature: We need a truth singer to be a soothsayer, and help heal us in the broken places of our time.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13209

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Sarah Jaffe

Sarah Jaffe started work on The Body Wins the day she bought a bass and a drum set at a pawnshop. That day, she wrote the rhythmic “A Sucker For Your Marketing,” and her second full-‐length began to take shape. It had been building up inside her; she just didn’t have an... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Momo's

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9:00pm CDT

Scars On 45

Making music was the furthest thing from Scars on 45 co-founder Danny’s mind until the professional soccer player for England’s Hatsfield Town F.C. broke his foot at 21 and his world came crashing down. “I was in limbo, without knowing what to do with myself,” he says. It wasn’t the first time that fate would intervene in the band’s formation. Danny put down the soccer ball and picked up for his father’s guitar. “I’m quite an obsessive person. I became kind of addicted,” he says. “I used to lock myself away and try to write songs and try to record on four-track recorder.” Those early years led to the formation of Scars on 45, a quintet from Leeds, England, that combines the gentle melodic intensity of Snow Patrol or Keane but features the added allure of co-ed vocals. Highlights on the group’s self-titled, 11-song debut include the gracefully propulsive “Heart on Fire,” on which Danny and Aimee play out a couple’s anguished conversation, and the lilting, yet melancholic, “Give Me Something,” as Danny longs for some sign--any sign--that there’s a reason for him to believe in a lasting love. But that’s getting ahead of the story. After teaching himself guitar, Danny and one of his football buddies, Stu, began playing together in various bands. “We were awful,” Danny laughs, but “we were always passionate about it and had this belief that we’d probably make it some day.” Soon keyboardist Nova joined the pair and the trio began recording demos and playing live around Leeds. This is where Oasis’ Noel Gallagher and country legend Emmylou Harris come in. “A friend of ours who was drumming for Noel asked us if we wanted to meet him,” Danny recalls. “He said, ‘This is Danny and Stu they’re in a band.’ Noel said, ‘What’s your band’s name?’ and we said, ‘We don’t really have one.’ Noel said, ‘A band without a name? What kind of fucking band is that?’ and walked off.” Indeed. On search for a name, the nascent group ultimately picked Scars on 45, taken from a radio interview that Danny heard with Harris, in which she recalled her father telling her as a young girl that she better not get any “scars on his 45s” as she played them. The trio became the axis of the band, with other members coming and going. “We must have been through at least 500 members,” Danny says. And then, amid the revolving door, the second serendipitous event occurred that firmly set Scars On 45 on its path. Danny wrote a song that required a female voice. Out of the blue, Nova heard his friend Aimee singing along with the radio to The Cure’s “Friday I’m in Love.” Although she wasn’t a performer and had never sung in public, he was struck by her innocent, sweet voice. She ultimately, joined the band, ditching plans to travel around the world with a friend for two years. “I just started singing along when Nova rushed in seeming really shocked,” Aimee recalls. “I thought his dad had a heart attack or something! He made me stand there in his living room and sing another song to him which was the scariest thing ever at the time. At first I wouldn’t do it but he wouldn't shut up so I just put my tea down, shut my eyes and sang ‘Rhiannon’ by Fleetwood Mac just to stop him pestering me. Danny recorded me on one of the songs and it just seemed to work. The next thing I knew I was in the band. When I told my family and friends they were saying, ‘but you can't sing, can you?’” Then began a series of joys, heartbreaks and near misses. The band, now expanded to a quintet with the addition of drummer, Chris, placed songs on A&E’s since-cancelled series, “The Cleaner,” and came close to signing with a major label only to see the deal fall apart at the last moment. Then came the moment they had been waiting for: “CSI: New York” selected the group’s song, “Dutiful and Wild,” for an extended closing scene. The music caught the attention of noted music supervisor, Alexandra Patsavas, who signed the band to her Atlantic Records-distributed label, Chop Shop Records. The band members… recorded the self-produced “Scars on 45” on their own, first starting in “Fawlty Towers,” as Danny and Stu called their crumbling apartment, and then moving to the basement of a church that a friend has purchased to convert into apartments. “He let the congregation live there for awhile, so there was this little rock and roll band recording in the basement and we had a lot of praying going on next door,” Danny recalls. “They were lovely people.” Although enjoyable, the studio is “the work part,” Danny says. As the band continues its tour of the U.S., following its first American shows at South X Southwest last March, the fun comes in playing live. “When people listen and react to one of your songs, there’s no better feeling,” Danny concludes. “When you see someone else enjoy it, there’s not really anything bad about that at all.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12412

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Scars On 45

Making music was the furthest thing from Scars on 45 co-founder Danny’s mind until the professional soccer player for England’s Hatsfield Town F.C. broke his foot at 21 and his world came crashing down. “I was in limbo, without knowing what to do with myself,” he says. It... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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9:00pm CDT

Shimmering Stars

Shimmering Stars is a three piece dream pop act from British Columbia, Canada. It is a reinterpretation of the music of the late 1950s and 1960s, with a distinctly modern twist. Older influences like the Everly Brothers, Del Shannon, Phil Spector, and Bo Diddley are channelled through a contemporary indie lens. The band is the product of a life-long love affair with the music of the 1950s/60s and indie pop of the last 20 years ' bands like The Pixies and Yo La Tengo. In a lot of the music of the late 1950s and 1960s there is a darkness just below the surface, though at first glance the songs appear to be wholesome and innocent. Shimmering Stars is an effort to bring out some of these darker elements. The songs are inspired by the manic conditions of modern life. They are about young adults wanting to grow up but not knowing how, falling in and out of love, and being stuck in a state of indefinite adolescence. Shimmering Stars create timeless pop songs, drenched in reverb and full of arching harmonies, pulsing rhythms, and gorgeous melodies, often with dark undertones. The songs are haunting and sublime - at times blissful, and at others heart breaking. The band began as a recording project in Spring 2010. After stumbling upon some old live footage of the Everly Brothers, Rory McClure retired to his parent's garage in Kamloops BC to record the first demos. Shimmering Stars' dusty atmospherics are a product of the garage environment, and in this sense they are a part of the garage music continuum. Shimmering Stars is: Rory McClure ' vox, guitar Andrew Dergousoff ' drums, vox Brent Sasaki - bass, vox Shimmering Stars currently have an EP out on Almost Musique, with plans to release a full length in early 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12834

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Shimmering Stars

Shimmering Stars is a three-piece dream pop act from Vancouver, BC, Canada. The music embodies an attempt at drawing out and illuminating the subtle darkness inherent in the seemingly wholesome, innocent music of the 1950s and 60s. The result filters older influences like the Everly... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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9:00pm CDT

Skrillex

'I've been deep into electronic music my entire life. The first records I ever owned were 'Fat of Land' by the Prodigy and 'Come To Daddy' by Aphex Twin,' raves Sonny Moore, better known as emerging electronic visionary SKRILLEX. 'Marilyn Manson and Nine Inch Nails were also early influences. I've been dabbling in making electronic tracks on programs like Fruity Loops since I was 14 years old.' SKRILLEX is part of a new generation of artists that refuse to be restricted by preconceived notions or outside expectations. 'Genre has never been important to me,' he insists. 'I've never thought about music that way.' Describing his current sound as 'a mix of dubstep, electro and glitch all thrown together,' new SKRILLEX release 'SCARY MONSTERS AND NICE SPRITES' reflects all of the above and beyond. The uplifting post-trance synth melodies of 'ALL I ASK OF YOU' (featuring the soaring vocals of Penny) stands in stark contrast to the face-melting electro bass blasts of the massive electro-dubstep hybrid 'ROCK N' ROLL (WILL TAKE YOU TO THE MOUNTAIN).' 'I've listened to so much music for so long, it's more about instinct than influence,' Moore explains about his sonic inspirations. 'Coming up, I was into a lot of artists on the Warp record label like Autechre, Squarepusher, and Aphex Twin, so SKRILLEX tracks are inclined to have more changes than most dance tracks normally have. I can draw influences from almost anything. I just like to mess around and create cool new sounds and noises. I just go where the music takes me.' After just one hugely successful independent release, 'SCARY MONSTERS AND NICE SPRITES' is the first SKRILLEX release on Big Beat Records, in conjunction with fellow electronic revolutionary Deadmau5's freshly minted Mau5trap record label. 'For years, the artists needed the record labels. I don't feel that way at all,' Moore stresses. 'SKRILLEX has been 100% independent until now. I think it's so important to be self-sufficient as artist. Working with Atlantic / Big Beat, and cooperating with Mau5trap, allows us all to work as a team and expand on what's already been built.' Following its release on Beatport, the 9-song EP dominated the charts on the site, with the title track claiming the site's #1 slot (the first time a dubstep track has ever done so), 8 songs breaking into the top 10, and multiple tracks claiming the #1 slots on several of the site's subgenre charts, including Dubstep, Electro House, Progressive House. Aside from the immediate success of 'SCARY MONSTERS AND NICE SPRITES,' SKRILLEX has also made a name for himself as a highly sought-after remixer. He's already produced officially commissioned remixes for such A-list artists as the Black Eyed Peas ('Rock That Body'), Lady Gaga ('Bad Romance' and 'Alejandro'), and La Roux ('In For The Kill'). SKRILLEX stands not only at the vanguard of electronic dance music, but the perpetually evolving new music industry as a whole. 'For me, it's important to believe in and love the music you're making. I gave away my first EP on my manager's website, just so people could hear the music,' he enthuses. 'It was downloaded by the thousands in just a couple of months, and it hasn't let up since. That's all the inspiration I need to keep making music. 'SKRILLEX can be anything I want it to be,' he continues hopefully. 'There are so many different avenues for music now. Video games, movie scores - the possibilities are endless, and I'm excited to be a part of it.' November 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14487

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Skrillex

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Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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9:00pm CDT

Still Corners

Listening to Still Corners' music, you could be forgiven for imagining them as quiet, serious types. Their songs are eerie and tremulous, like echoing caverns of sound, and yet also delicately precious, a combination that demands conscientious craftsmanship. Live, their music "rocks more", as one of the band puts it, and, coupled with the video projections, consistently casts spells on audiences. On stage, though, the band remain fairly static - focused, it seems, on the task at hand. Far from the outlook of introspective dullards, though, The Quietus find the three members of the five-piece we speak to - vocalist Tessa Murray, guitarist Leon Dufficy and principal songwriter Greg Hughes - to be warmly open, brimming with humour and playfulness. There's a remarkable, almost telepathic bond between them Â a bond that they're willing to let you in on, like an old friend. In the last few months, Still Corners have put out two singles, 'Endless Summer' and 'Don't Fall In Love', as well as recently releasing a cover of 'Eyes' by Rogue Wave, all of which has begun to earn them some much-deserved attention. The band are due to make their US debut in March, including a headline show at Glasslands in Brooklyn, the SXSW festival, and a US tour with band The Papercuts. Taken from the Quietus - 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14121

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Still Corners

Listening to Still Corners' music, you could be forgiven for imagining them as quiet, serious types. Their songs are eerie and tremulous, like echoing caverns of sound, and yet also delicately precious, a combination that demands conscientious craftsmanship. Live, their music "rocks... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Club de Ville

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9:00pm CDT

SupaStarz

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SupaStarz

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Fuze

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9:00pm CDT

Telekinesis

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Telekinesis

Telekinesis is the songwriting vehicle of Michael Benjamin Lerner, whose music splits the difference between summery indie rock and buoyant power pop. Based in Seattle, WA, Lerner handled most of the instrumental duties on his band's debut, Telekinesis!, which was produced by Death... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Parish

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9:00pm CDT

The Ambassador

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The Ambassador

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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9:00pm CDT

The Chapin Sisters

THE CHAPIN SISTERS (a short bio) Abigail and Lily Chapin are singing, songwriting sisters who have been performing under the name The Chapin Sisters since 2004. They are knows for pristine harmonies and haunting melodies that have gained comparisons to sister acts of old and Appalachian family groups, yet their songs and arrangements have a very contemporary aspect, with elements of pop, blues and psychedelic rock. Their first full-length record Lake Bottom LP was a collaboration with their other sister, Jessica Craven, who is now taking a leave of absence to spend time with her new baby. Produced by Thom Monahan (Lily’s, Devendra Bandhart, Vetiver) and Mike Daily (Whiskeytown, Grace Potter), the record was critically acclaimed and was named one of LA Weekly’s Top Ten Records of 2008. Abigail and Lily and co-producers Jesse Lee (Gang Gang Dance) and Louie Stephens (Rooney) retreated to an old family farm in rural New Jersey where they put together a studio and recorded Two. This record incorporates lush keyboards, layered percussion, electric guitars and warm, rich vocal tones, in addition to the staple acoustic guitar and three part-harmonies that the sisters are already known for. Two will be released in the US & Canada on September 14th via their own label, Lake Bottom Records (Thirty Tigers/RED). This year, The Chapin Sisters have been busy touring as part of She & Him’s band and opening many of their shows. They have also begun headlining their own club shows. “There’s a sinsister tenderness to this L.A. duo’s sad, soft, gorgeous folk.” - Jonathan Durbin/Paper 7/10
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13984

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The Chapin Sisters

THE CHAPIN SISTERS (a short bio) Abigail and Lily Chapin are singing, songwriting sisters who have been performing under the name The Chapin Sisters since 2004. They are knows for pristine harmonies and haunting melodies that have gained comparisons to sister acts of old and Appalachian... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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9:00pm CDT

The Hong Kong Blood Opera

The Hong Kong Blood Opera was formed in 2006 in Hermosillo, Sonora. The band is known for its overwhelmingly energetic and physically dynamic live performances. They simply describe themselves as punkrock paying homage to certain genres like digitalhardcore, hip-hop, noise, electro, etc. Two albums have been released so far: The Critical Paparazzi EP (Noiselab - 2007) and their latest record and first full-lenght: Not For The Faint Of Heart LP (2010), released in Mexico by Discos Intolerancia, which contains 11 tracks. The LP is an accurate description of what the band is these days, combining the intensity and insanity of the live show with a very decent production.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10763

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The Hong Kong Blood Opera

The Hong Kong Blood Opera was formed in 2006 in Hermosillo, Sonora. The band is known for its overwhelmingly energetic and physically dynamic live performances. They simply describe themselves as punkrock paying homage to certain genres like digitalhardcore, hip-hop, noise, electro... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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9:00pm CDT

The Vandelles

The Vandelles are deep in the surging psych-pop scene. Their sound occupies a territory that covers the pulp-rock stylings of early Jesus and Mary Chain colliding with slinky hula surf rock riffs and harmonic dissonance. Based in Brooklyn NYC, their style, sound and attitude embodies noir rock played on warm nights on a California beach, delivering a popped up surf-psychedelia sound that drives a good party. The songs take the beach vibes of a Beach Boys record and run them through a static cracked sound wave, enhanced by the band’s vintage approach to both songwriting and sonic allocation. The all-female rhythm section (bass and drums) deals out thunderous riffs while two the gents squeal feed-back solos covered by lush vocals, all set to tropical-themed projections and cough syrup sweetness. The music comes on like a hazy dream, full of just the right amount of nostalgia to get the senses up, filled with enough pop to get the feet hopping. Their first EP grabbed them an MTV spot, countless live shows, including a national tour opening for storied band “The Warlocks”, as well as headliner spots as Austin Psyche Fest 2010 and Iceland Airwaves 2010. The band has released a self-titled debut EP in 2009 on Safranin Sound here in the US, and on SVC Records in the UK . Most recently, The Vandelles self released their first full-length record, Del Black Aloha; with a video in support shot by famed videographer Bruce Ashley for the single “Lovely Weather”. The Vandelles are currently recording their new album (……) and preparing for spring summer tours in Europe.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15254

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The Vandelles

The Vandelles are the surf-darlings of the surging psych-pop scene, intertwining their signature psych-noir sound with 60’s pulp-rock stylings and slinky hula surf riffs and harmonic dissonance the band lays out a sound that all can get down to. Based in Brooklyn NYC, their style... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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9:00pm CDT

We Are Animal

When We Are Animal put their album together earlier this year little did they know that it would be picked up by Japanese label Art Union. Add to this a distribution deal with Cargo and we now have an official UK,US, Germany and Japan release date for their exhilarating debut. Idolise hits the shops on the 8th November and is a mixture of rousing hooks, weird sounds, ear-grabbing riffs and a nice bit of cowbell. We Are Animal are natives of North Wales and can be found in their natural habitat at the foot of Mount Snowdon. It is here that they trek off into the wilds to walk, contemplate and put together the music and melodies that make up the band’s sound. They record all their songs the day they are written, (bar one or two vocal parts) on basic equipment. They use whatever space is available in various households, slate quarries, fields, woods and old folks homes (“we don’t have the monies to record our music in a studio”) around their local area. This unpretentious, DIY approach to making and producing music means that the sum total of their output is something rather exciting and original. Their music is characterised by buzzing guitars, pummeled drums, great hooks and impressively accomplished song writing. There is no way this band can be less than a year old, but they are. Since forming in December 2009 We Are Animal have been prolific both in their output and their live presence ever since. Armed with their home demos they have already been playlisted on BBC Radio 1 + 6, XFM, NME Radio, Kerrang and Juice FM and a bagful of regional programmes. NME highlighted We Are Animal as their breakthrough artist of the week in late August, and a brief search of the blogging world reveals a growing and enthusiastic following. They were also asked to play Radio One’s Big Weekend in Bangor by Huw Stephens who is a big fan. Their debut single ’1268′ was released on ‘Too Pure/Beggars Banquet’ in June followed by their self released September single ‘Black Magic’. Both appear on this special 12 track Japanese edition of their debut album. TRACK LIST : 1. 1268 2. Unfold//Fold 3. Black Magic 4. Hunting 5. No Vacancy 6. Empire 7. Benin 8. Feeding Off The Energy 9. No Machine 10. Clean Up And Run 11. Super Overdrive 12. Animals FIN
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12426

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We Are Animal

When We Are Animal put their album together earlier this year little did they know that it would be picked up by Japanese label Art Union. Add to this a distribution deal with Cargo and we now have an official UK,US, Germany and Japan release date for their exhilarating debut. Idolise... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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9:00pm CDT

Weird Owl

Weird Owl was formed in 2004 and after numerous shifts in personnel and direction, released its debut LP, "Ever the Silver Chord Be Loosed", on TeePee Records in February of 2009. Its desert, acid-tinged vibe was an immediate success in the "stoner" market and garnered praise from sources near and far. Weird Owl's sophomore effort for TeePee, entitled "Build Your Beast A Fire" is slated to be released in May of 2011 and boasts a stronger melodic and song-oriented vision of the band.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13260

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Weird Owl

Weird Owl was formed in 2004 and after numerous shifts in personnel and direction, released its debut LP, "Ever the Silver Chord Be Loosed", on TeePee Records in February of 2009. Its desert, acid-tinged vibe was an immediate success in the "stoner" market and garnered praise from... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Headhunters

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9:00pm CDT

White White Sisters

Electronic/Rock unit white white sisters, formed by vocalist/guitarist/ programmer Yuya Matsumura and drummer Kazumasa Ishii formed in Japan in 2008. They released 1st mini album [euphoriaofeuphobia] in July 2010. They absorbed both electronic and rock elements to create a completely new and unknown beautiful edgy sound, which at the same time has contributed to boost their profile as one of the most distinguished music producers and event organizer in Japan. They play with VJ art director (Kouta Tajima) in their live performance. VJ represents extreme emotion with using only line,dot and plane with " MAX/MSP" software. They played at SUMMER SONIC 2010(Tokyo) largest festival in Japan 2days, and MINAMI WHEEL 2010(Osaka) and SAKAE SP-RING 2010(Nagoya).At this time they are most popular bands in some large festivals as new commer artists in Japan. They will play at Canadian Music Week(CMW) and South By Southwest(SXSW) Japan Nite in March 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12241

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White White Sisters

Electronic/Rock unit white white sisters, formed by vocalist/guitarist/ programmer Yuya Matsumura and drummer Kazumasa Ishii formed in Japan in 2008. They released 1st mini album [euphoriaofeuphobia] in July 2010. They absorbed both electronic and rock elements to create a completely... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Elysium

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9:00pm CDT

WhoMadeWho

WhoMadeWho may lack a question mark after their name but their music will certainly have you asking after them. The Danish trio are difficult to pin down but their music sounds as effortless as it is stylistically and sonically adventurous. WhoMadeWho are on a mission to eschew convention.    The band formed in 2003, with falsetto voiced bassist Tomas Høffding coming from the Scandinavian rock underground, singer songwriter/guitarist Jeppe Kjellberg from the avantgarde jazz scene (with beard to match), and drummer Tomas Barfod – who also records as Tomboy – a rising star of electronic music. They released several 12-inches on leading German disco label Gomma Records, culminating in their eponymous debut album in 2005, which won them a devoted audience who evangelised about their new favorite band, making it the sleeper hit of the year. While touring the globe the band started work on their second album. “The Plot” was released three years later, were it got great reviews across the board, culminating with the +500.000 views for the “Keep Me in My Plane” video. Because of the lengthy recording process with “The Plot”, the band matured sonically, making it a bit more pop, still with the distinct rock- and electro sound. As a live band WhoMadeWho are an unforgettable, incendiary experience having played alongside genre bending contemporaries Daft Punk, Soulwax, Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem as well as having their 1st album song “Space For Rent” covered by Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age after seeing them rattling bones in their skeleton garb. Always using a foundation of beats and bass lines, the songs are then written on top, alongside the unusual additions of oboe, castanets, electro-synth or vocal harmonizing that pushes their music into the extraordinary. NME once asked ”God knows what would happen if they got serious?” That time is now! The skeletons are back in the closet for now, only to be taken out on special occasions. Alongside their extensive touring, WhoMadeWho have been working on a third album that will reveal a darker side together with their own take on party music. Outlandish getups aside, WhoMadeWho get serious on their new material. However, as always it will be full of playfulness and pumped rhythms that will put the room on fire and get the party started. WhoMadeWho individually evangelise about 60’s psychedelia, 70’s stoner rock, 80’s mutant disco, 90’s electronica and this have resulted in their warped sound of now. They are so much more than a danceable rock band. They are the spark to a firework display of ideas. And they’re just about to light the blue touch paper for the third time. Don’t stand back! As Seattle paper “The Stranger” wrote after nominating WhoMadeWho’s 2010 South by Southwest performance as the best show of the festival: WhoMadeWho is not only “the rockingest dance band or danciest rock band but both the danciest dance band and the rockingest rock band.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14744

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WhoMadeWho

WhoMadeWho may lack a question mark after their name but their music will certainly have you asking after them. The Danish trio are difficult to pin down but their music sounds as effortless as it is stylistically and sonically adventurous. WhoMadeWho are on a mission to eschew convention... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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9:00pm CDT

Wonfu

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WonFu

Wonfu was officially formed on the eve of Christmas 1998. Released 7 Albums so far . We love the passion of 60's music. We play all kinds of music and try to make every song sounds joyful and easy to dance. Mixing all kinds of music and Taiwanese transitional music in our way.htt... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Lamberts

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9:00pm CDT

Wouter Kellerman

Wouter Kellerman's new album 'Two Voices' reinforces his status as one of South Africa's foremost flautists. A true crossover artist, he thrives on experimenting with the shades, textures and colours that his magic flute is capable of painting, and creatively blending this with other instrumentation and vocal sounds. The SAMA-winning flute wizard, who performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony to a global television audience of 700-million people, has spent the past couple of years cooking up several potent compositions with an array of top South African and African artists - and 'Two Voices' is the result. His debut album, 'Colour', enjoyed rave reviews, topped the charts and was nominated for a 2008 South African Music Awards for 'Best Instrumental Album'. His show 'Kellerman Colour Live' won the 2010 SAMA (South African Music Award) for 'Best Jazz/Instrumental/Popular Classical DVD'. Kellerman demonstrates in his shows why he is regarded as one of the country's most musically adventurous world-music proponents, who keeps his sound fresh and progressive by incorporating a fusion of influences and styles into his music with vocalists, instrumentalists and dancers to create a fresh and exhilarating performance. He has been travelling extensively over the last two years, performing all over the world in places like Berlin, Shanghai, New York and Sydney. 2010 highlights include performing at the opening of MIDEM in Cannes, France. MIDEM is the world's biggest music conference and festival and Kellerman was part of a Department of Arts and Culture delegation, representing South Africa. In March he travelled to the USA to perform at the South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival in Austin, in Texas. SXSW is the biggest music festival in the USA. In July, Kellerman performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony. Concerts in the last few months included performing at the 2010 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival in Johannesburg and two performances at the Shanghai World Expo 2010, China. Wouter's flute-playing can be heard on the soundtrack of the Emmy Award-winning film 'Eye of the Leopard'. His albums 'Colour' and 'Two Voices' were mixed in Los Angeles by Grammy-winning engineer Husky Hoskulds. Passionate about teaching and empowering young people, Kellerman has sponsored the living expenses of 10 children in the SOS Children's Village in Ennerdale for the past 14 years, and has also financed the building of a house in the SOS Children's Village in Rustenburg. For his continued efforts in helping give these children a better life, Kellerman was nominated by the SOS Children's Villages for the Inyathelo Special Recognition Award for Philanthropy. He continues to facilitate the teaching of young dance and music students. Wouter Kellerman started playing the flute at the age of 10, and in 1981 appeared as a soloist with the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra. He went on to feature in several South African orchestras, scooping musical accolades along the way. Among these was winning the Perrenoud Foundation Prize during the 1997 Vienna International Music Competition. Using his classical training as a foundation, Kellerman focused his attention on world music, exploring the versatility of the instrument and fusing classical and contemporary sounds, resulting in a potent and thrilling musical encounter. Kellerman is taking his crossover world music to a global audience, having gained a solid following in South Africa. He has already released the album in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and most recently in Australia, where he combined his release with a nationwide tour, which included a support slot on Johnny Clegg's Down Under tour.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14827

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Wouter Kellerman

WOUTER KELLERMAN BIO Wouter Kellerman’s new DVD ‘Live in Mzansi’ demonstrates why he is regarded as one of South Africa’s most musically adventurous world-music proponents. He keeps his sound fresh and progressive by incorporating a fusion of influences and styles into his... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Copa

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9:00pm CDT

Yiddish Cowboys

Yiddish Cowboys performs the ethnic music of Eastern European Jews – often know as klezmer music, and sometimes thought of as Yiddish Wedding Music. It is lively, energetic and a great deal of fun! We are Austin's leading Klezmer band and perform regularly at the Kosher Store at HEB - the only glatt kosher deli and klezmer in a 5 hour driving radius!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12079

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Yiddish Cowboys

Yiddish Cowboys performs the ethnic music of Eastern European Jews – often know as klezmer music, and sometimes thought of as Yiddish Wedding Music. It is lively, energetic and a great deal of fun! We are Austin's leading Klezmer band and perform regularly at the Kosher Store at... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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9:00pm CDT

Zefirina

Zefirina began with an idea of sound experimentation using percussive elements, underground poetry , subversive, punk rock and noisy Watching guitarists playing "popular northerner" or "Folk singers of paraíba" performing in the city center, both kind of root music. I wonder how this kind of music would sound in a maximum eletric amplifiers. With no money to buy a eletric guitar, I electrified an acoustic one and plugged in an old soundsystem making an infernal noise. João Pessoa is a very quiet town, the idea was make a noise that contrasted with the apparent tranquility as there was no pretensions Transgression was great "VSF" music without lyrics, or nihilistic as "what you got to see on tv?" artezanal influence of poetry in "Above the head"
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11930

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Zefirina

ZEFIRINA is a brazilian group, that makes garagenoisepunk... ...rock. has great prominence in the Brazilian press, has 3 albums released that were the critically acclaimed and audience. the structure unconventional, draws attention wherever he goes always are in festival highlights... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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9:00pm CDT

Zsa+Claire

Zsa and Claire formed by sheer accident in 2006. Since then, they've been making a pretty sound, meshing rough and polished together. Their trademark is the minimalistic approach of rhythmic instrumentation, spoken for by seamless vocal harmonies. They're folk but not quite, pop but scarier, and honest always. Delivered with simple intensity, their music is intimate and quirkily authentic.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11962

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Zsa+Claire

Zsa and Claire formed by sheer accident in 2006. Since then, they've been making a pretty sound, meshing rough and polished together. Their trademark is the minimalistic approach of rhythmic instrumentation, spoken for by seamless vocal harmonies. They're folk but not quite, pop but... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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9:10pm CDT

Headless Horseman

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Headless Horseman

Friday March 18, 2011 9:10pm - 10:10pm CDT
Nuvola

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9:10pm CDT

The Black Cloud Collective

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The Black Cloud Collective

Friday March 18, 2011 9:10pm - 10:10pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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9:15pm CDT

Egyptrixx

With the tons of hyped up dance music that comes out these days, it's pretty hard to stand apart from the herd; not the case with Toronto's Egyptrixx. In just over one year, his distinct sonic aesthetic has become an acclaimed presence in underground music, garnering praise from heavyweight DJ's, including Sinden, Mary Ann Hobbs and Drop the Lime, and influential publications such as Fader, Xlr8r and The Wire magazine. All of his recent records have also seen regular radio play on BBC Radio 1 and Kiss FM among others. His unique and energetic live sets are in-demand, with headlining gigs banked all over Europe and North America and a busy touring schedule in upcoming months. He makes celestial club music; jeep music for a Saturn desert. There is an exhilarating right-but-wrong tension that all of Egyptrixx' tracks share - a shifting balance between melodic and dissonant, rapturous and antisocial. His releases continue to challenge the status quo and impress with a unique style informed by elements of techno, house, dubstep and pop music. With critically acclaimed releases already out on Night Slugs and Ramp Recordings, and his forthcoming debut LP slated for an early 2011 release, the future looks bright for Egyptrixx.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11155

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Egyptrixx

With the tons of hyped up (but utterly mediocre) dance music that comes out these days, it's pretty hard to stand apart from the herd; not the case with Toronto's Egyptrixx. In just over one year, his distinct sonic aesthetic has become an acclaimed presence in underground music... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Mohawk

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9:15pm CDT

Porter Robinson

Unlikely doesn't even begin to describe Porter Robinson's rapid ascent to the forefront of the world of dance music. Hailing from North Carolina, 18-year-old Porter Robinson had never set foot in a club when his smash hit "Say My Name" shot to number one on Beatport's Electro-House chart, making people do just that on dance floors and DJ booths across the globe. Complex yet catchy, and classic yet cutting edge, Porter Robinson's instantly recognizable sound has earned him the raving support of legendary producers such as Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, David Guetta, The Crystal Method and Armand Van Helden, and landed him shows across the globe – all before he has even had the chance to finish high school. Some might call Porter a prodigy, but that label belies his musical maturity and ignores his years of production experience, which reveal themselves in the way he blends the best of seemingly distinct genres into a style uniquely his own. His massive electro hooks paired with nasty dubstep warbles and shimmering trance breakdowns transcend tired genre adjectives like "progressive" or "fidget", taking listeners into an uncharted territory of hard-hitting house music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15182

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Porter Robinson

This 19-year-old talent has been touted by his peers (read Tiësto, Skrillex and Deadmau5) as one of the nu-breed saviours of electronic music, and having only experienced the limelight for just a few months, his achievements paint the picture of a super bright future. 2011 saw Porter... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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9:15pm CDT

The Moondoggies

There is something inherently calming about large bodies of water. In times of emotional duress, standing at the edge of an ocean watching the waves roll in and out, centers the spirit in a way that standing on terra firma cannot. Kevin Murphy (lead vocals, guitar) chose to title the Moondoggies' new album Tidelands in part because of a remote area outside his old stomping grounds of Ketchikan, Alaska where he used to go to escape from civilization. More importantly, as the sly recurring themes of water throughout the Seattle quartet's second full-length underscore, these are songs crafted to provide solace, sense, and cause for celebration in a world fraught with turmoil. 'What the water represents can be taken many different ways,' concedes Murphy. 'Many of the lyrics came to me while trying to be constructive in how I dealt with feeling depressed, rather than just getting wrapped up in my own head.' Although full-throated vocal harmonies are still central to the band's sound, the ten selections that comprise Tidelands embrace a wider range of timbres and dynamics than their 2008 debut, Don't Be A Stranger. Stylistically, this sophomore set is a strong creative leap forward for the young band. There are selections fashioned from little more than hushed acoustic guitar and vocals (the haunting 'A Lot of People On My Mind'), and others-like the robust 'What Took So Long'-that rise and fall and accumulate momentum, veering towards gospel fervor with impassioned blasts of organ, then reeling back in quiet reflection. Tunes written almost exclusively by Murphy are juxtaposed with those born from long sessions improvising with his band mates: drummer Carl Dahlen, keyboard player Caleb Quick, and bassist Robert Terreberry. There are numbers that were composed at home in Seattle, alongside others created during Murphy's isolation in Alaska ('Empress of the North'). 'Lead Me On,' featuring violin by Seth Warren of the Maldives, sprang from the union of two different songs by Kevin and Carl. Further enriching the album's sonic palette are pedal steel performances by another member of the Maldives, Chris Zasche. Recorded in the winter months bridging 2009 and 2010, the record has a more unified feel than its predecessor. 'On our first album, we crammed everything on there, because we didn't know if we were ever going to have another opportunity,' admits Kevin. 'This time I really wanted it to make sense as an album. There was a theme, and I felt that honing in on certain songs and a particular feeling made it a more interesting record, and not just Don't Be A Stranger, Part 2.' (Songs deemed worthwhile, but inappropriate for inclusion on Tidelands, found a home on the EP You'll Find No Answers Here, released in June 2010.) The new album was produced and recorded by the band and Erik Blood (who also oversaw the making of their debut), with additional production input from Seattle stalwarts Phil Ek and Kurt Bloch. The quartet experimented and took risks during this process: multiple reads on the same song were tried, with various vocal and instrumental arrangements taken up and abandoned until the right balance was struck. While 'Empress of the North' appears on Tidelands as a hushed acoustic ballad consisting entirely of acoustic guitar and pained, longing vocals, Blood convinced the guys to record an additional, vintage soul-style rendition of the tune. Bloch, meanwhile, recorded the quartet live-in-studio to capture the feel of their spirited live shows. Though they sprang from Seattle's vibrant roots music scene, the Moondoggies are a band schooled in much more than the common touchstones of the current Americana movement; there are no intentions of treading water stylistically here. It's precisely this creative stretching that has resulted in the bands most artistic step forward to date: Tidelands.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10719

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The Moondoggies

There is something inherently calming about large bodies of water. In times of emotional duress, standing at the edge of an ocean watching the waves roll in and out, centers the spirit in a way that standing on terra firma cannot. Kevin Murphy (lead vocals, guitar) chose to title... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Red 7

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9:20pm CDT

Beach Fossils

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Beach Fossils

freak outhttp://beachfossils.com

Friday March 18, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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9:20pm CDT

Celldweller

Celldweller – a hybrid fusion of aggressive electronic music combined with orchestral and rock influences. Klayton, the multi-instrumentalist artist, producer, songwriter, performer, programmer, and re-mixer, is the mastermind behind it all. Known worldwide for pioneering new sounds and methods for creating his tracks, Klayton continues to generate music that resonates and relates to both fans and the entertainment industry worldwide. His music has been heard by millions between internet play and his placements in film, T.V., and video games.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11871

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Celldweller

Celldweller – a hybrid fusion of aggressive electronic music combined with orchestral and rock influences. Klayton, the multi-instrumentalist artist, producer, songwriter, performer, programmer, and re-mixer, is the mastermind behind it all. Known worldwide for pioneering new sounds... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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9:20pm CDT

Dylan Ettinger

Dylan Ettinger is from Bloomington, IN and uses wonky, echoing synths to pitter-patter arpeggiated messages of retro-futuristic melancholy and blade runner blues while primitive drum machines pulse and whirr under the muted blur of the city. One of today's finest crafters of patient, layered, crypnagogic odysseys through dystopian parallel universes and sleaze-psych underground corridors. 2010 saw the release of his "New Age Outlaws" LP and his tour to SXSW also celebrates the releases of a new 7" ("Lion Of Judah" b/w "Baptism").
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13007

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Dylan Ettinger

Dylan Ettinger is from Bloomington, IN and uses wonky, echoing synths to pitter-patter arpeggiated messages of retro-futuristic melancholy and blade runner blues while primitive drum machines pulse and whirr under the muted blur of the city. One of today's finest crafters of patient... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
The Hideout

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9:30pm CDT

(RAS) Riders Against the Storm

Selected as 2008 Lennon award-winners, RAS has only begun to leave their musical mark on the world. This husband-wife team is going to make an impact on the entire universe with their uplifting lyrics, harmonies, and empowering spirit. After several years of performing as local (Providence, RI) solo artists on the theatrical and performance stage, Tiger Lily and Jbro came together in the summer of 2003 to create music together. The duo has been working hard over the last six years to manifest music and poetry that reflects a spirit of resistance to the prevalent and dominant ‘storm’ of music and art that exist today. Cited as the “next big thing in hip hop” by OURSTAGE blogger Bethaney Leavey, praise and attention has been rolling in steadily over the past six months. In August, RAS was featured in the ‘50 states in 50 weeks’ blog. In October 2009, RAS was described on the OURSTAGE.COM blog as a team with “a whole lotta heart, and some mighty voices to back it up.” Even further, OURSTAGE.COM has featured RAS’ music on their home page and hip hop radio channel. Riding Against the Storm means to break free or fight against whatever mainstream media and culture offers the masses today. Through music and performance the duo hopes to not only inform, but also to uplift and create spaces where atrocities against people of the African diaspora can begin to heal. A healing that can manifest itself through remembering the past, exposing lies, expressing emotion, and resisting self-hatred. Currently residing in Austin, Tx, our work has been featured in okayplayer.com, the Austin Chronicle and the Austin American Statesman since their arrival in December.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12288

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(RAS) Riders Against the Storm

Under the banner of "Party 'Til Dawn" stands Riders Against the Storm (RAS), curating a magical experience, for whatever audience is in attendance. The award-winning husband and wife hip-hop duo do more then put on a hair-raising show. There is the sense that the unseen currents between... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
The Marq

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9:30pm CDT

Andy Clockwise

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Andy Clockwise

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, but now based in the US, Andy Clockwise has become one of the most compelling artists in music today. His most recent release, 2011’s The Socialite, propelled him to a new level of success in the United States and Australia. After touring both US... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
The Ale House

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9:30pm CDT

Brody Stevens

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Brody Stevens

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

City and Colour

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Stubb's

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9:30pm CDT

Darryl Lenox

Darryl Lenox is judge, jury, and executioner when he takes the stage, and he presides over the courtroom of comedy with authority. The result: insightful, incisive, and always authentic comic justice that punishes the absurdity of the everyday with a life sentence of laughter without parole. Lenox originally entered the world of stand-up on a dare, but once he started he never looked back. After a friend challenged him to stop talking and start living, he entered an open mic competition in Seattle and the rest is history. Admittedly, his first set wasn’t flawless, but it did plant a seed that would grow into lifelong passion. Lenox embraced his gift, fought hard and the people began to talk. Seizing every opportunity, Darryl won more and more stage time throughout the Northwest, revealing the makings of a world-class stand-up comedian. Before long he had earned a well deserved place in the world of professional stand-up comedy. Even though life has not always been easy for Lenox, having been afflicted with deteriorating eyesight since his youth, he quickly shrugs off any notion of self-pity with disarming insight. He quips, “I can’t see two feet in front of me, but I can see tomorrow.” If laughter and aching sides are any indication, tomorrow looks incredibly bright for this driven entertainer. Audiences everywhere agree: Darryl Lenox is here to stay and we hope his comic courtroom will be in session for a long time to come.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12088

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Darryl Lenox

Darryl Lenox is judge, jury, and executioner when he takes the stage, and he presides over the courtroom of comedy with authority. The result: insightful, incisive, and always authentic comic justice that punishes the absurdity of the everyday with a life sentence of laughter without... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Eskabel

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Fuze

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9:30pm CDT

Eugene Mirman

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Eugene Mirman

Eugene Mirman is a comedian and hero who lives in Brooklyn, NY. He voices “Gene” on Fox’s hit animated series Bob’s Burgers. is a regular on Flight of the Conchords and Adult Swim’s Delocated, and has two Comedy Central Specials.

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Hampton Yount

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Hampton Yount

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Jena Friedman

Jena Friedman is a stand up comedian, writer and actor based in New York. Her short films have been featured on New York Magazine's Daily Intel, Glamour, Salon, VH1's Best Week Ever, Gawker, Current TV, The Huffington Post and Comedy Central. She performs stand up around the U.S. and all over the world, most recently in Berlin, Paris and London and will be featured in the Glasgow International Comedy Festival in April 2011. In addition, her dark comedic musical, The Refugee Girls Revue, is currently playing off-broadway at Theatre 80 in New York City. For more info, check out www.jenafriedman.com.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14844

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Jena Friedman

Jena Friedman is a stand up comedian, writer and actor based in New York. Her short films have been featured on New York Magazine's Daily Intel, Glamour, Salon, VH1's Best Week Ever, Gawker, Current TV, The Huffington Post and Comedy Central. She performs stand up around the U.S... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Kelley James

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Kelley James

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
The Phoenix

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9:30pm CDT

Kurt Braunohler

Kurt Braunohler has performed at SXSW, Bonaroo, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (IF.Comedy Award nominee), Melbourne Comedy Festival (Barry Award Winner), HBO US Comedy Arts Festival, Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, the HBO Vegas Comedy Festival, the Chicago Improv Festival (Improv Ensemble fo the Year” Award Winner) and numerous colleges in the US. His web-series "Penelope: Princess of Pets" was recently made into a for-broadcast pilot for Channel 4 in London. He also co-wrote, directed and produced a music video for the New Pornographers. His other creations include the Hot Tub Variety show (voted "Best New Variety Show" by Time-Out New York,) www.chengwin.com, which was voted by the Village Voice as "Best Hilarious Insane Guerilla Theatre." You can see him on "Delocated" this season for like 1 minute.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13031

Artists

Kurt Braunohler

Kurt Braunohler has done many things. He's been on the TV on shows like Delocated, The Heart She Holler, Bob’s Burgers, Comedy Central Presents, Jon Benjamin Has a Van, Assy McGee, Human Giant and too many other shows that he’s too embarrassed to write about here. And he has performed... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Malford Milligan

AUSTIN'S BEST KEPT SECRET ~ MALFORD MILLIGAN Malford Milligan's powerful, raspy voice and riveting stage presence, have drawn comparisons to such soul icons as Otis Redding and Al Green. With his nationally acclaimed band "Storyville," he recorded 3 CDs for Atlantic Records and November Records. He has performed on Austin City Limits twice with "Storyville," and once with Eric Johnson. Malford Milligan has also appeared on the Conan O'Brian show and has toured and appeared with Bonnie Raitt, BB King, James Cotton, Edgar Winter, Double Trouble, Kenny Wayne Shepard and many others. Malford has recorded on more than 30 albums with such artists as, Hal Ketchum, Marcia Ball, Doyle Bramhall, Alejandro Escovedo, Sue Foley, Stephen Bruton, Chris Smither, Eric Johnson, Double Trouble, The Boneshakers, and Toni Price. Now working with his new band featuring legendary Austin rhythm section Yoggie Musgrove and Brannen Temple, along with keyboard wizard Phil Redmond and guitar slinger Jeff Plankenhorn, Malford won't be a secret for very long. "Best Male Vocalist of the Decade" ~Austin Chronicle "Malford Milligan may be the next great soul singer...his tenor resonance and barking delivery invite comparisons with Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, and when he's onstage you can't take your eyes off him!!!' ~Texas Monthly Magazine
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13689

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Malford Milligan

http://malfordmilligan.net

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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9:30pm CDT

Nikki Lang

Nikki Lang started her musical career as a singer/songwriter at the age of 12. By 15, Nikki had appeared in clubs throughout Los Angeles both as a solo artist and with her band where she plays guitar. Today, as Nikki approaches her twenties, she has toured both nationally and internationally, been a featured artist on radio, TV, print and has caught the eye of music industry moguls as well as developed a loyal fan base. Nikki has graced notable venue stages small to mid-size (1500 capacity), such as the Roxy, Hotel Café, Baked Potato, Cozy’s, House of Blues, the Mint, Genghis Cohen, the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Knitting Factory Concert Houses, (Reno, Spokane, Boise, Los Angeles,) Café Was, the Coffee Gallery Backstage, the Union Room, and the Conga Room. Inspired by the authenticity of singer songwriters Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morissette, and Lily Allen, Nikki sings of self-discovery and empowerment that can be read like a handbook for girls coming of age, while also appealing to adult audiences. Nikki writes about life’s experiences, love, heartbreak, boys, and lessons, from the lens of a young woman entering her twenties. “My inspiration comes from everything that is around me. All of my songs are from true experiences; I’m an observant person and I try to take everything in and put it into my music,” according to Lang. Nikki’s songs are ageless. Added to the lyric is her voice and instrumentation, which rings out clarity and precision, and can cross genres, as well as generations. Songs such as “My Sad Hero,” “Cute but Stupid,” and “Bros before Hos” speak directly to her fans and offer up a tongue-in-cheek way out of what sometimes can appear bottomless. Nikki’s recent accomplishments include the completion of her new EP, Feel Better, and wrapping production on her first major music video for the EP’s title track. The video was directed by Emmy-winning director Todd Robinson (White Squall, directed by Ridley Scott; Lonely Hearts, starring John Travolta). She recently completed her first national tour, supporting Atlantic recording artist Robert Francis. Nikki is slotted for the Industry’s reputable SXSW, and is schedule for a European tour, Spring 2011 and is currently working on music to add to her licensed library with MTV. Tracked at the world-famous Record Plant studio, her latest CD, Feel Better, was produced by Jason Goldman, who has worked as an instrumentalist and a arranger for artists such as Michael Bublé, David Foster, and Clay Aiken, and was engineered/mixed by Mike Butler, (Pretenders, the Shins) and countless others. Coming from a family steeped in the performing arts, Nikki took to music naturally and at an early age and developed impressive chops on guitar and piano along with her singing voice. By age 16, she was in the studio with producer Jay Ferguson (an American rock and roll musician, known for his work with Spirit and Jo Jo Gunne, and his 1978 solo hit "Thunder Island" while attending the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts where she performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival twice. “Her voice and lyrics are mature beyond her years. I’ve heard countless young singers perform and Nikki is at the top.” Dori Zukerman, Hollywood Casting Director: “Nikki’s singing and songwriting is first rate with a combination of focus and intelligence.” Jay Ferguson, film composer, musician: “Nikki possesses exceptional potential” Academy Award winning composer, John William. “She is a beautiful girl with a fantastic voice” Rosanne Cash Beside her own career, Nikki has had charitable projects including benefit recordings for the Christopher Reeve Foundation. From October 2010-Decemer 2010, The American Diabetes Association created a unique fundraiser called Download for Diabetes where Nikki donated the 100% of proceeds of her song, “Feel Better” to the ADA. You can find Nikki Lang at www.nikkilang.com www.facebook.com/nikkilangmusic http://www.youtube.com/user/NikkiLangMusic http://twitter.com/nikkilangmusic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14504

Artists

Nikki Lang

Nikki Lang started her musical career as a singer/songwriter at the age of 12. By 15, Nikki had appeared in clubs throughout Los Angeles both as a solo artist and with her band where she plays guitar. Today, as Nikki approaches her twenties, she has toured both nationally and internationally... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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9:30pm CDT

Outasight

Richard Andrew, better known by his stage name Outasight, is an American rapper and singer from Yonkers, New York. Though he is considered a Hip-Hop artist, he draws influence from other genres such as classic rock and soul, and describes his music as "Energetic hip hop mixed with melodic soul" [1] In October 2009, Outasight signed with Warner Bros. Records under Asylum Records. His first full length studio album is set to be released by Warner Brothers Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15145

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Outasight

http://iamoutasight.com

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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9:30pm CDT

Puro Instinct

Last year, we here at Mexican Summer came under the spell of the starry Kaplan sisters: Piper and Skylar, and their band Pearl Harbor, who graced the land with their beautific Something About the Chapparrals EP. But funny how time flies for the beyond their year siblings, as it’s suddenly 2011 and Pearl Harbor now goes by the name of Puro Instinct. And Piper and Sky find themselves bolstered by four other bandmates: Cody Porter, Jessie Clavin, Mike Baum, and Crazy Murray to make their hazy, swirling pop even more realized and sumptuous. Think Fleetwood Mac, Bobb Trimble, and Lush in a champagne filled jacuzzi -but with a bit more sparkle and smog.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13334

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Puro Instinct

Last year, we here at Mexican Summer came under the spell of the starry Kaplan sisters: Piper and Skylar, and their band Pearl Harbor, who graced the land with their beautific Something About the Chapparrals EP. But funny how time flies for the beyond their year siblings, as it’s... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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9:30pm CDT

Rev Theory

Justice is more than a principle to hard rock legends-in-the-making Rev Theory. It's the sound of amplified thunder and the energy of the stage, harnessed in the studio and captured on a stunning new album that's plugged straight into the soul of America. Justice is also the title of that album, a galvanizing breakthrough that unites the group with producer Terry Date (Pantera, Deftones, Slipknot, Soundgarden, etc.) and makes Rev Theory the new standard bearer for rock that blends heaviness with heart. 'Justice means so much to us,' explains guitarist Julien Jorgensen. 'It's not just an album title. It's a call to action.' 'A lot of people are disillusioned. They've lost their jobs and their homes. They've lost faith in their leaders. We all need something to inspire us, something to make us believe again. We hope songs like 'Justice' and 'Guilty by Design' can rally people and maybe get them to believe, whether it's in themselves, in humanity or in rock 'n' roll.' Rev Theory's rallying call explodes through the title track as singer Rich Luzzi belts 'I want justice/I want you overthrown/I want courage/I wanna stand alone.' He summons a blend of indignation and pride over a pyrotechnic sea of churning guitars and pure bass/drums overdrive, offset by the fireworks of lead guitarist Rikki Lixx's edgy solo, which whistles out of the mix like a rocket. Songs like 'Hangman,' 'The Fire' and 'Loaded Gun' are destined to inspire with their strong messages about righteous retribution, identity and salvation. But what truly sets Justice apart in Rev Theory's discography - and on today's stages - is the transcendent might of their new music. 'Fire' brims with drama as a majestic spray of guitars creates a dark rainbow of sound that dissolves for Luzzi's soaring vocal arc, and then returns for the song's epic climax. And 'Hangman' is all gristle and bone, shoved along by a locomotive riff and Dave Agoglia's spike-driving snare drum. 'With Justice, we've been able to take it all - our playing, our songwriting, our focus and our sound - to a new level,' Jorgensen explains. 'We've gotten there through years of hard work, sweating it out on stage after stage, getting tighter, heavier, and stronger show by show. 'We are exactly like our fans, which chase their dreams by working hard and putting everything they have into everything they do. We have blue collar fans and we are a 100-percent blue-collar band.' For proof, check Rev Theory's eight-year history. They have toured relentlessly since Julien, Rich, Dave and bassist Matt McCloskey formed the group on Long Island in 2002. Between 2005's Truth is Currency and their initial breakthrough 2008's Light It Up - whose title track became the theme for WrestleMania XXIV and launched Rev Theory's high-profile musical relationship with World Wrestling Entertainment- the band spent hundreds of thousands of miles in a van to play roughly 250 dates each year. That trek included opening slots on tours with many of the artist's they respect, which included Avenged Sevenfold, Mötley Crüe, and others. 'What we learned from being close to all those great bands was that we needed to define our identity, to pinpoint the qualities that truly make us Rev Theory,' Julien explains. That meant drawing on their deepest roots, as both musicians and men. 'We had to be honest about the music that inspires us, from punk rock to classic metal, and grunge to pop,' he continues. 'Then we needed to discover what we were really passionate about as people, and that's honor, truth, love and respect. Those are the qualities that define each and every one of us.' Next, Rev Theory notched things up. 'We pushed ourselves harder, to really perfect our playing and our sound,' Jorgensen says. 'We opened up our melodies. Matt played a big role in that by singing more harmonies and counter-melodies with Rich, as well Matt sings leads on 'Hollow Man' which created more variety in our sound. As far as the guitars, Rikki really stepped up to the plate as a monster player. 'Everything is more of a group effort now, with contributions from all sides things really blossomed.' Working with Date completed Rev Theory's transition to the next level. 'Terry took all the elements we'd improved on and made them sound great,' Jorgensen attests. 'Our intent was to harness the energy of our live show for the album, and Terry was able to deliver it. We couldn't be more proud of this body of work.' In a sense, Jorgensen believes that Justice brings a dose of exactly that to Rev Theory. 'Everyone walking this Earth has encountered an injustice,' he explains. 'As much as we love what we're doing - and Rev Theory means everything to us - we've worked hard to find ourselves, to overcome all the challenges of the business, and the demons of life on the road. Part of the concept of justice is to be able to get what's yours. As a band we have rallied around the belief that with this album our time has come and we are going to grab it.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14902

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Rev Theory

Justice is more than a principle to hard rock legends-in-the-making Rev Theory. It's the sound of amplified thunder and the energy of the stage, harnessed in the studio and captured on a stunning new album that's plugged straight into the soul of America. Justice is also the title... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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9:30pm CDT

The Flatliners

Punk rock used to be about haggard road warriors. Before all the breakdowns and flat irons, there were busted transmissions and collect calls home. The Flatliners grew up believing in the later and rejecting the former, and after seven years playing together, they're unleashing Cavalcade, their third full-length record and an epic sonic testament to the life they've chosen. Over the last four years, the Flatliners have spent almost thirty months in vans, dive bars, and concert halls across North America, Europe, and Japan, building up a dedicated following with a sound that mixes the endless fury of '90s skate punk with the nuanced, intelligent songwriting of classic post-punks like the Replacements and Hot Water Music. After releasing the ska-punk tinged Destroy to Create (Union Label Group) in 2005, the band evolved into a harsh melodic machine with 2007's The Great Awake (Fat Wreck Chords), completing their transition into a vital modern punk unit with the Cynics 7" (Fat Wreck Chords) in late 2009. For Cavalcade, the Flatliners once again teamed up with long-time producer and friend Steve Rizun, recording sporadically between tours in their hometown of Toronto over the course of 2009. Seeking to immortalize the last year of their lives on the road, the end result is easily the band's finest hour; from the thrashy immediacy of "The Calming Collection" to the dub-influenced "He Was A Jazzman", it's the sound of a band hitting their stride musically and finding their voice lyrically, exploring the idea of unity through disconnectedness, of positivity in uncertain times. Driving home the theme are the numerous guest appearances on the record: members of Cancer Bats, A Wilhelm Scream, Dillinger Four, The Snips, Junior Battles, Permanent Bastards, and the Expos all contributed to Cavalcade. Add to that the presence of veteran punk Fat Mike, who flew up to jam with the band in November of 2009, earning an additional production credit and making one of the band's childhood dreams come true. They've grown up on record and in front of a crowd of like-minded punks. They've made sacrifices to keep the wheels of their van on the road, and Cavalcade is the reward. It really is, as the band says, "a call to arms to all who travel throughout the world on the wings of their creativity."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13668

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The Flatliners

THE FLATLINERS are a punk/rock band from Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Currently celebrating their 10 Years at Sea, they've been playing music before they were old enough to drive. They've been touring since before they were legal to drink. Or vote. In their 10 years, THE FLATLINERS... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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9:30pm CDT

The Kid Daytona

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The Kid Daytona

One of the most unique elements about THE KID DAYTONA is his combination of New York City hip-hop style with his own distinct vernacular and lingo. Daytona combines all elements of pop musical genres from hip-hop, jazz, R&B, rock to fuse a universal fun sounding vibe of music. Born... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Venue 222

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9:30pm CDT

The Suzan

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The Suzan

The Suzan are a pop-rock band from Tokyo, Japan. Formed in 2004 by sisters Rie (keyboards and vocals) and Saori (guitar and vocals). Soon they added school friends Nico (drums) and Ikue (bass) where their sound has been variously described as riot-grrl, pop and punk, and also incorporates... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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9:30pm CDT

Tig Notaro

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Tig Notaro

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Virtual Boy

Hotwiring naughty synth lines and dancefloor-crushing beats with elegant harmonic textures and twisted, pop-cultured hooks, Virtual Boy craft a grimy, cinematic sound all their own on the group’s debut EP “How Long Does It Take To Get To Space?,” dropping July 21, 2009 on 1320 Records. But even before Virtual Boy had an official release, taste-making DJs spanning packed clubs to BBC Radio were spinning their atmospheric bangers, which owe as much to Bach and Mozart as they do to Justice, evoking Air as much as Virtual Boy’s heroes-in-glitch Nosaj Thing and The Glitch Mob. That stylishly oddball set of influences is what happens when two talented young classical musicians discover their shared passion for dusty vintage synthesizers, new electronic-music genres, classic formalwear, and girls that look like they are starring in a ‘60s Godard movie. Out of that distinctive crucible, Virtual Boy was born – the duo taking its distinctive moniker from a rare Nintendo game console gathering dust in a Southern California dorm room. Virtual Boy founders Henry Allen and Preston Walker met freshman year at Chapman University’s Conservatory of Music based in California’s famed Orange County. Henry arrived from his hometown of Albuquerque, NM to continue studying classical guitar (he recently won a national competition as part of the Chapman Conservatory Guitar Ensemble). Preston, a Southern California native, became part of the Chapman University Choir, which recently toured Italy where he sang for Pope Benedict XVI in the Sistine Chapel. But it was when Henry and Preston began composing together in their Music Technology class that their sonic potential revealed itself. Taught by notable Los Angeles electronic-music mainstay Steve Nalepa, the class featured a stream of all-star guest lecturers including Nosaj Thing, Lorn, Richard Devine, Adam Freeland and The Glitch Mob’s Boreta; these guests shared groundbreaking composition and performance techniques, all while exposing the students to the most innovative, cutting edge electronic music being made today - from dubstep and glitched-out funk to big-room bangers and beyond. Via this inspiration, Virtual Boy developed their own signature sound while producing their weekly composition assignments. It’s safe to say that Allen and Walker received “A” grades in the class. What they didn’t expect were the accolades that started pouring in from the world outside academia’s ivory towers. As part of the class’ requirements, each student created a four-song EP, designed their own album art, and produced a multimedia concert performance for a record-release party at the end of the semester. Virtual Boy found their music finding new audiences before they could even complete their coursework, however. In May 2009, with a push from The Glitch Mob’s Boreta, Mary Anne Hobbs dedicated a segment of her influential BBC Radio 1 show to highlighting Allen and Walker’s Music Technology class: Hobbs even gave Virtual Boy a special shout-out, giving their standout track “Lost Treasure” pride of place in her set; as Hobbs’ show was the place where game-changing artists like Burial, Kode9 and Flying Lotus were discovered, this was very big news indeed. After esteemed San-Francisco based producer/rising DJ star Eprom heard Virtual Boy’s iconoclastic beats on Hobbs’ show, he began to champion their sound, dropping their songs in his sets and agreeing to master their tracks. Soon after, live/electronic music pioneers Sound Tribe Sector 9 quickly embraced the Virtual Boy groove: after hiring Allen and Walker to remix 1320 artist Nalepa’s “Sunflowers” single, STS9 were so impressed by the results they agreed to put out “How Long Does It Take To Get To Space?” As such, the EP’s title is starting to prove prophetic: it may take Virtual Boy a minute to hit the cosmosphere, but they might reach the top of their game much, much sooner.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12194

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Virtual Boy

Hotwiring naughty synth lines and dancefloor-crushing beats with elegant harmonic textures and twisted, pop-cultured hooks, Virtual Boy craft a grimy, cinematic sound all their own on the group’s debut EP “How Long Does It Take To Get To Space?,” dropping July 21, 2009 on 1320... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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9:40pm CDT

Chelsea Grin

A “Chelsea Grin” in soccer hooligan terminology is the act of cutting a rivals mouth with either a credit card or blade and then kicking them in the crotch so their mouth muscles split into a bloody grimace. Chelsea Grin, the band from Utah armed with THREE guitarists, use a foundation of hardcore grit combined with death metal technicality and grind speed to produce as much aural harm as the back alley jaw split. The band is the premiere artist on Artery Recordings, a new imprint of Razor & Tie Entertainment, and are releasing their debut full-length Desolation Of Eden this February. The album will hit in the midst of the band’s two month run with The Red Chord and MyChildren MyBride (dates on following page). Artery Recordings is the recording arm of The Artery Foundation who are the management team responsible for jumpstarting the careers of Whitechapel, The Devil Wears Prada, A Day To Remember, Attack Attack! and Impending Doom. Speaking on why Chelsea Grin get the Artery seal of approval, Eric Rushing, President of the company says “The first time I saw this band I was completely blown away and the crowd interaction was just as intense, it reminded me of the first time I saw Whitechapel. This band is very young and the kids are already loving them coast to coast. Very excited about their debut!” Desolation Of Eden was tracked at Lambesis Studios, owned by Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying and bares the hallmarks of Chelsea Grin’s devastating live show. Songs like the title track and “Sonnet Of The Wretched” utilize the double bass drumming, three guitar attack, ultra low bass frequencies and wraith-like vocals into a wall of sound to devastating effect. Brutality aside, what separates the band from many of their contemporaries according to Jaek (guitar) is “obviously our age, we are a very young band being mostly 18 and 19. I know a lot of people have an impression on metal bands is that they are big, burly dudes with beards and not very approachable. We pretty much are the opposite of that, we are always hanging out with the fans at shows because we are them! Teenagers that like heavy music and hanging out.” Age aside, Chelsea Grin is made up of Alex (vocals), Michael (guitar), Andrew (drums), Dan (guitar), David (bass) and Jaek, and have completed feats that bands existing twice as long have not. Forming from the ashes of Ahaziah, Chelsea Grin got active in March 2008. “Right after we formed we recorded our first EP made up of five songs and started playing local shows. Then we signed to a small indie called Statik Factory, released a single called “Recreant” and did a small west coast tour in June of that year. The following month Statik Factory released our EP, and almost immediately our MySpace page was getting hits from around the country and we found ourselves not only being established in Utah but kids all over were writing us and listening to us.” Speaking on the obvious development between the earlier songs and the audio crushing output of Desolation Of Eden, Jaek comments “Lyrically we have matured quite a bit, when we wrote the EP a lot of our early lyrics dealt with betrayal by females that we didn’t think very fondly of. A lot of younger males could relate those lyrics to ex-girlfriends, friends whatever. However after our experiences of freedom within this band, I find a lot of our songs are about breaking away from voices of authority and ultimately living life the way you want to live it. We also re-recorded our older songs ‘Recreant’ and ‘Cheyne Stokes’ so the brutal songs will still be there (laughs).” Chelsea Grin has completed tours with Arsonists Get All The Girls, A Plea For Purging, American Me, Dr.Acula, Attila and Within The Ruins and shared stages with Suicide Silence, Parkway Drive, My Children My Bride.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12683

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Chelsea Grin

One year in a dog’s life equals seven for a human. Dog years are a lot like touring musician years: Being on the road and learning from more seasoned bands, playing music every night, traveling together every day, a lot of growth happens at super-human speed. “For a fulltime musician... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:40pm - 10:40pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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9:40pm CDT

Kylesa

Since this Savannah, Georgia, United States quintet first formed in early 2001, worrying about genre limitations has never been a priority. Taking musical chances, however, always has been. While Kylesa are as heavy as any band out there, they are beholden to no one scene and no preconceived notions of what heavy music should be. “Lots of people like to stick to one kind of music,” guitarist/vocalist Philip Cope elaborates, “and even with the underground, lots of people segregate themselves into small little categories and place lots of imaginary rules on these scenes.” “We just like playing heavy music and we’ve always liked playing it regardless of what is popular or trendy,” guitarist/vocalist Laura Pleasants adds. “It’s most rewarding for us to try and push our own boundaries of what we can to do with our music and hopefully, in the end, offer something that is at least original.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13679

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Kylesa

http://www.kylesa.com/

Friday March 18, 2011 9:40pm - 10:40pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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9:40pm CDT

Obits

The Obits are a rock music band from Brooklyn, NY. The members of Obits are: Greg Simpson, Rick Froberg, Scott Gursky, and Sohrab Habibion. Greg plays the bass. Rick plays the guitar and sings. Scott plays the drums. Sohrab plays the guitar and sings.There is a new Obits album (it's their second) coming out on Sub Pop Records on March 29, 2011. This new Obits album is called Moody, Standard and Poor.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11432

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Obits

The Obits are a rock music band from Brooklyn, NY. The members of Obits are: Greg Simpson, Rick Froberg, Scott Gursky, and Sohrab Habibion. Greg plays the bass. Rick plays the guitar and sings. Scott plays the drums. Sohrab plays the guitar and sings.There is a new Obits album (it's... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:40pm - 10:40pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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9:45pm CDT

American Music Club

Mark Eitzel biography 2010 As both a solo artist and the front man for enduring cult favourites American Music Club , Mark Eitzel established himself among the truly powerful forces in contemporary music; a hauntingly evocative singer, he earned even greater notoriety for his brilliance as a composer, combining the energy of punk, the pastoral beauty of folk, and the melodrama of lounge music to build one of the most impressive and darkly poetic bodies of songs in the modern pop canon. Born January 30, 1959 in Walnut Creek, CA, Eitzel's military upbringing led him everywhere from Great Britain to Columbus, OH; as a teen, he became a born-again Christian, but at the age of 16, he rejected religion in favour of alcohol, his love/hate relationship with the bottle going on to fuel much of his subsequent work as a performer. Inspired by punk, he eventually formed his own group, the Naked Skinnies, and with them relocated to San Francisco in 1980; there the band quickly dissolved, and three years later he formed American Music Club . AMC's 12-year existence was tumultuous, to say the least; Eitzel, prone to facing his demons while onstage, earned a reputation as a loose cannon, and despite the lavish critical praise heaped on albums like “California”(’89) , “Everclear” (‘91) and “Mercury”(‘93), their first for Virgin Records which went on to sell over 70,000 in the UK and Europe with sold out shows at the London Astoria and Forum but the group was never able to rise above this point. Eitzel quit the band on numerous occasions, once joining another Bay Area group, the Toiling Midgets ; in 1991, while still fronting American Music Club , he issued his solo debut, “Songs of Love” , a live acoustic set recorded in London (British audiences being much more receptive to his music than their American counterparts). A subsequent solo single on Matador, the lovely "Take Courage," increased rumours of the band's impending break-up, but they did not truly implode until after the release of 1994's “San Francisco” . At that point, Eitzel began pursuing his solo career in earnest, debuting in 1996 with the jazzy “60 Watt Silver Lining” . Eitzel's subsequent solo career soon found him following a wildly eclectic path. In 1997, Eitzel teamed up with R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck , and in a matter of days they wrote and recorded “West” , which matched Eitzel's verse with Buck 's intelligent and engaging pop melodies for Warner Brothers. His next album, 1998's “Caught In A Trap…” , was an unusually stark and downbeat affair, recorded in part with the assistance of Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth and James McNew from Yo La Tengo saw him change labels again to Matador. Eitzel next embraced both pop and electronics with 2001's “The Invisible Man” , and in 2002 he recorded two albums of covers - a tribute to the work of other songwriters on “Music for Courage and Confidence” , and a look back at his own songs for American Music Club as performed with a group of Greek folk musicians on “The Ugly American” . After the recent re-union of American Music Club which included sold out shows at London’s South Bank Centre and the new album “Love Songs for Patriots” in 2004. The new album was given 5 stars and Album of the Month in UNCUT calling it a “brilliant return to form”. Mark then returned with a new solo album on Cooking Vinyl records entitled “Candy Ass” which was primarily electronic and instrumental based. In early 2008 American Music Club return with a new line-up and renewed vigour with the release of “The Golden Age”, again the album received glowing reviews and UNCUTs Album of the Month whom said it was their best album since Mercury and the band embarked on their longest ever tour. Mark is currently working on his first musical “Marine Parade” with UK Olivier Award winning play write Simon Stephens which will debut in 2010. Mark is about to release his primarly acoustic based new album called “Klamath” which was written in the Klamath mountains in the Happy Camp retreat. The album will be released throughout Europe this Oct. Mark is readying himself for his tour in support of the album where he will be joined with Marc Capelle on piano leaving Eitzel to do what he does best…sing. “America’s Greatest Living Lyricist.” – The Guardian
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12526

Artists

American Music Club

Mark Eitzel biography 2010 As both a solo artist and the front man for enduring cult favourites American Music Club , Mark Eitzel established himself among the truly powerful forces in contemporary music; a hauntingly evocative singer, he earned even greater notoriety for his brilliance... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
The Parish

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9:45pm CDT

Ludachrist

The live act from the minds of Jacob (Kill The Noise, Ewun) and Nicholas (Evol Intent, Brosafari) has begun their tour for the second full length album "Talk Is Cheap". Performed w/ laptops and various midi controllers, the live set is known to most as a "mash-up set" but to those who have witnessed the show live, they know its much more than that! Expect the hear lil' wayne rappin' about sellin' crack over zz top. Only these two have the power to bring biggie smalls back from the grave and make him rhyme over techno beats. Lets not forget the highlight of the show, Metallica - "Enter Sandman" + Darude - "Sandstorm" = "Enter Sandstorm".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13967

Artists

Ludachrist

The live act from the minds of Jacob (Kill The Noise, Ewun) and Nicholas (Evol Intent, Brosafari) has begun their tour for the second full length album "Talk Is Cheap". Performed w/ laptops and various midi controllers, the live set is known to most as a "mash-up set" but to those... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

Tags All Ages

9:45pm CDT

Mac Miller

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Mac Miller

http://www.macmiller.com

Friday March 18, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

Tags All Ages

9:45pm CDT

SBTRKT

Design is at the heart of this project: first the instruments, then the songs and finally the masks. Whilst massively prolific, a minimalist ethos runs through the work and style of SBTRKT, not just in the name but in the precision of the sonics and arrangements. After dropping audacious white-label re-rubs of Goldie & Radiohead in 2009, SBTRKT has announced himself in 2010 with releases on dubstep stalwarts Ramp + Brainmath & eclectic indie label, Young Turks. Remixes for M.I.A., Modeselektor & Basement Jaxx have left the clubs wanting more and the masked man has obliged in the form of recent collaborative bangers w/ Sinden & Sampha. Whilst record heads and shop salesmen argue over whether SBTRKTs sound is more “techno”,“neo-garage” or “dubstep”, the forthcoming album plus releases on Tempa, Young Turks and Monkeytown place him comfortably in any category he wishes to occupy...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11027

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SBTRKT

Friday March 18, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
Mohawk

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9:45pm CDT

The Civil Wars

THE CIVIL WARS Barton Hollow by Chris Willman In some ways, music doesn’t get much more modest or minimalist than it is in the hands of The Civil Wars, a duo comprised of California-to-Nashville transplant Joy Williams and her Alabaman partner, John Paul White. They travel without a backup band, and on their first full-length album, Barton Hollow, the bare-bones live arrangements that fans hear on the road are fleshed out with just the barest of acoustic accoutrements. Each song is an intimate conversation, and no third wheels or dinner-party chatter are going to interrupt that gorgeous, haunting hush. On the other hand, there’s been something distinctly loud about the duo’s introduction to the world, even prior to the album’s release. Their signature song “Poison & Wine” was heard on Grey’s Anatomy—in the foreground, in its entirety, over a key climactic montage, prompting hundreds of thousands of viewers to Google the mystery music. And they got a wholly unsolicited endorsement when America’s biggest pop star gave The Civil Wars a seal of approval. After first tweeting her love for the duo, fellow Nashvillian Taylor Swift included “Poison & Wine” as a selection in her official iTunes playlist, saying, “I think this is my favorite duet. It’s exquisite.” Swift took the words right out of the folk-country-Americana world’s mouth. If it looks like The Civil Wars’ appeal might cast a net that extends well beyond the typical audience for acoustically based music, that may be due to the inherent sensibilities Williams and White bring to their collaboration, which are quite disparate, if not necessarily warring. Both were gigging and recording on their own prior to teaming up a year and a half ago, neither solo career quite suggesting what their conjoined sound would turn out to be. “I do naturally bend pop,” says Williams, who adds that she “grew up on Billie Holliday and The Beach Boys.” White, meanwhile, was raised on Kristofferson, Cash, and Townes Van Zandt by his retro-country-favoring dad. “Somehow we’re pulling from each other what we crave and what our strengths are,” he says. If the music ultimately leans more toward White’s native South than Williams’ northern Cali roots, he says, “I think Joy’s got some hillbillies in her ancestry or something like that. There’s a song on our record called ‘My Father’s Father’ that we wrote on the day of the inauguration down in Muscle Shoals, not long after we got together. I started playing the guitar figure and she starting singing this amazing Appalachian kind of melody, and I’m like, ‘Don’t even pretend that you’re the pop girl and you come out with shit like that!’ I don’t know where this stuff is coming from, but she’s drawing it from somewhere, and it’s amazing.” “Poison & Wine” isn’t just The Civil Wars’ breakout song. It’s also a thematic declaration of intent for this utterly complementary odd couple, encapsulating everything suggested in the duo’s name when it comes to exploring the conflicts that arise as part of couplehood. Speaking of which: They aren’t, that—a couple, that is. But they’re far from insulted if you mistake them for An Item in the storied tradition of the Swell Season, Richard and Linda Thompson, or other famous duos whose on-again, off-again relationships offstage complicated their stage relations. “A lot of people think that we’re married, and I think that’s actually quite flattering, to be honest,” says White. “Because we don’t want people to think that we’re up here acting and feigning the emotions that we write and sing about and show on stage. But one of the things that really make this special in our eyes is that if she and I were in a relationship together, it'd be a totally different act. We would write totally different songs. I don’t think we would be able to go on stage every night and sing ‘I don’t love you.’ I don’t think a healthy relationship could withstand that every single night. There’s areas we can delve into that wouldn’t make sense for somebody that’s till-death-do-us-part. I think there’s also a tension there that wouldn’t be there if it was something that was just rote, something that was an everyday relationship. We try to use that to our advantage.” “Poison & Wine” fits the paradigm of subject matter too true to be spoken, as opposed to sung. “That song probably does sum us up—The Civil Wars, the name of the band—as well as any song that we’ve written,” White says. It’s the one song on the album written with an outside collaborator, their friend Chris Lindsey. “We’re all married, and we were all talking about the good, the bad and the ugly, and just felt like: What would you say to someone if you were actually brutally honest—the things that you could never say because it would turn them away or let the cat out of the bag or reveal yourself to be weaker? What would you actually say if you had this invisible curtain around you and could just scream it in somebody’s face and they’d actually never hear it? We were all being very painfully honest, because we’re all very comfortable around each other and know that things like that never leave the room, except in a song. I’m pretty proud of that song, to be honest.” When “Poison & Wine” was heard in its entirety on Grey’s Anatomy—versus in the background, for a few seconds, as Williams and White had expected—they knew that if the show’s audience liked what they heard, it would put their search skills to the test. The title only pops up in a verse, not the chorus, so it involved some ingenuity or intuition to track the tune down. Fortunately, viewers proved up to the test of finding, and choosing, their “Poison.” At last count, the song’s official YouTube video had been viewed 400,000 times. White and Williams met in 2008 on what he describes as a “blind date, getting stuck in a room together, not knowing anything about each other.” This was a strictly professional blind date. As Williams recalls, “I got a call for what’s called a writing camp, where several writers were called together to work on trying to write several radio singles for a particular country band. Though I live in Nashville, I worked mostly in L.A. and came more out of the pop world, so I was like, why did they call me? John Paul definitely wasn’t bringing a Music Row sensibility in when he was coming into the write, either, but neither of us knew that about each other. In that room, it was almost 20 writers, basically drawing straws and getting to know each other a little bit. And when he started singing, I somehow knew where he was heading musically and could follow him, without ever having met him before. And that had never happened to me.” “I’ve done lots of co-writes and collaborative situations, but I’d never felt that weird spark,” agrees White—“that weird familiarity like we’d been in a family band or something most of our lives. The beautiful part of it was that neither one of us would let on, so we both played it cool for a while, saying ‘That went well, we should write another,” and so on. I worked up enough nerve to—so to speak—ask her out. But there was a lot of scuffing my heel on the floor and ‘I don’t know what you’re doing for a while, but I’ve got this guitar, and you sing pretty good, but you probably don’t want to. You’re so much better than I am. Never mind. I’m just gonna go.’ Luckily she felt the same way.” Months later, they did their first show as The Civil Wars at the French Quarter Café in Nashville—where their future producer, Charlie Peacock, was in attendance and definitely taking notice. Their second show was at a club called Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, Georgia, and it was attended by roughly 100,000 fans. At least, that’s how many people have downloaded Live at Eddie’s Attic, a free digital album, from their website. The set included eight originals plus a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Dance Me to the End of Love.” “We didn’t even rehearse that much for that show, and we were flying by the seat of our pants,” recalls White. “But the sound guy at Eddie’s is legendary for doing really great board takes, and we listened to the tape on the way home and were pretty amazed at the quality of the recording. So we
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13487

Artists

The Civil Wars

THE CIVIL WARS Barton Hollow by Chris Willman In some ways, music doesn’t get much more modest or minimalist than it is in the hands of The Civil Wars, a duo comprised of California-to-Nashville transplant Joy Williams and her Alabaman partner, John Paul White. They travel without... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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9:45pm CDT

The One AM Radio

For the new One AM Radio full-length, Hrishikesh Hirway set out to make a fun, pop, dance record. He had moved from Massachusetts to Los Angeles. He turned up the tempo on his drum machine. But despite his best efforts, minor chords and bittersweet string arrangements still managed to find their way into the songs. They seeped into his music, like dust motes in a shaft of sun. The eleven tracks on 'Heaven Is Attached by a Slender Thread' were recorded over late nights in a small apartment, with neighbors complaining about the drum samples vibrating the wall, and crickets and traffic leaking into the vocal takes. Producer Tony Hoffer took Hrishikesh's homemade recordings, which include contributions from Anticon records artists BATHS and ALIAS, and mixed them at his studio, leaving in the rough edges, and drawing out the pop and the heartache inherent in the songs. It may not have turned into a dance record - not quite - but the album does make you want to move, to run, to get in the car and drive fast through the empty city in the middle of the night. If not to escape, then to remind you that there are some things you simply can never truly get away from.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14457

Artists

The One AM Radio

For the new One AM Radio full-length, Hrishikesh Hirway set out to make a fun, pop, dance record. He had moved from Massachusetts to Los Angeles. He turned up the tempo on his drum machine. But despite his best efforts, minor chords and bittersweet string arrangements still managed... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:45pm - 10:45pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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9:50pm CDT

Roach Gigz

The Audible Treats x PrefixMag.com showcase will take place on Friday, March 18th, at Nuvola and will feature a mixture of the some of the best electronic and hip-hop acts with J*Davey, Acrylics, Moe Green, Poirier, Roach Gigz, DaVinci, and Headless Horseman with DJ Eleven serving as the official DJ for the night.

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/sxsw2011/

Friday March 18, 2011 9:50pm - 10:20pm CDT
Nuvola

Tags Nuvola, hip hop, electronica, electronic, hipster, swag

9:50pm CDT

Gamebouy

Two years ago (2008), a local kid named Mbekezeli “GAMEBOUY” Ndlovu made headlines after performing with renowned American rapper, Game (formerly The Game), at the Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg. The US wordsmith was so impressed that he promised to fly the then ten-year-old Ndlovu to the US for high profile collaborations. Although this did not come to fruition, Ndlovu has not given up his musical dreams. The Jo'burg native, who is now popularly known as GAMEBOUY, has since inked a record deal with TSOTSI TAAL Productions, a local record label that has produced top acts such as Teargas, Mamilion and former management to BLK JKS in Africa. TSOTSI TAAL and GAMEBOUY are in the process of recording a full-length studio album that will be released before the end of this year. GAMEBOUY says the album features his own compositions as well as few contributions from a number of noteworthy rappers, including Maraza, 635 and Cya. He adds that one of the most promising songs on the offering, “Letter to Jayceon”, is a dedication to Game. “This song basically describes my experience with him [Game] and also thanks him for giving me his chain. I also have a song called “Mama” which is a dedication to my mother. Basically it’s talking about my love for her. All my songs are great and I want to advise the elders and the youths to take a listen,” says the now twelve-year-old rapper. GAMEBOUY assures his audience that the album, which is titled “13”, has no offensive lyrics, after audiences at his debut performance expressed concern over the use of explicit lyrics. In preparation for a promotional tour for his debut album, GAMEBOUY recently performed at a hip hop concert at Moshito. “I am grateful that I performed at Moshito. It was a good experience performing next to Slikour, Deep Level and others, but I had to rush home because it was school night and getting late for my bed time,” he says with a smile on his face. His father Nhlanhla Ndlovu says "We are supporting him and would like to see him achieve greater things in the music industry." GAMEBOUY has recently put a LIVE Band together and this is quite a new and exciting experience. He is learning new dynamics and has also developed an interest for guitar. FUBU ambassador International companies are also starting to take notice of GAMEBOUY’s exceptional talent. At the beginning of this year, the young rapper was appointed as the face of FUBU, a world renowned clothing company. The company said it believed that GAMEBOUY was a “logical choice” as an ambassador for the FUBU brand. Together they have already collaborated on photo shoots and viral videos which appear online at www.fubu.co.za “There are also plans for GAMEBOUY and FUBU to launch music videos together when he releases his debut CD in 2011 FEB 19 titled 13,” says manager, Sibusiso “Sbu” Tshabalala. GAMEBOUY DEBUT CD DUE FOR RELEASE 19 FEBRUARY 2011 – TITLED “13”.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12134

Artists

Gamebouy

Two years ago (2008), a local kid named Mbekezeli “GAMEBOUY” Ndlovu made headlines after performing with renowned American rapper, Game (formerly The Game), at the Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg. The US wordsmith was so impressed that he promised to fly the then ten-year-old... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 9:50pm - 10:50pm CDT
tenOak

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10:00pm CDT

AM & Shawn Lee

Critically acclaimed indie pop artist AM and groove master Shawn Lee have created a new album of electro soul that will be showcased through live performances on March 17 & 18 at the SxSW Music and Media Conference in Austin, Texas. The as-yet-unnamed album - the first-ever collaboration between AM and Lee -- is currently being shopped to record labels. They are releasing a limited edition gold colored 12-inch single to celebrate Record Store Day on April 16th. The new album promises to push the boundaries of soul, pop, electronica and Latin grooves. Strategic Revolution Media Group client AM combines several musical styles including pop, soul and R&B, tropicalia, British Invasion and '60s psychedelia. His music has been compared to the likes of Beck and Jeff Tweedy. His album Future Sons & Daughters was named in the Top 100 albums of 2010 by Rough Trade, given a four-star rating by Q and a five out of five-star rating by U.K. Sunday Express as "one of the great pop albums of the year." Lee, who also records as Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra, is well known as an innovative instrumentalist whose music spans funk, soul, acid jazz, and electronica. Lee's landmark recording Strings and Things: Ubiquity Studio Sessions, Volume 3 was described by music critic site Allmusic.com as is a hotbed of mischievous imagination, intense focus, and crazy mad technique, as well as loads of fun. Lee has also collaborated with artists ranging from Jeff Buckley to producer Clutchy Hopkins (the latter as Clutch of the Tiger). According to Strategic Revolution Media Group, the collaboration between AM and Lee started after AM heard Lee's Music and Rhythm album on the radio in Los Angeles. After AM reached out to Lee, the two became quick friends, sharing a similar love for vintage grooves and '60s and '70s soundtrack music. The two decided to record together after AM played guitar on a few of Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra shows (including KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic) in summer 2010. Lee, armed with a four-track and other vintage tape machines in his London studio, started sending AM drum and percussion beats over the Christmas holiday in December. AM took the beats into the studio in Los Angeles and wrote songs and lyrics over the grooves, adding guitars, Casio synths, vocals and occasional bass. Lee added more instrumentation such as bass, keys, guitars, glockenspiel and other assorted instruments. Lee then mixed the tracks in his groove lab, co-producing the tracks with AM, resulting in a special brand of electro soul that will rock SxSW 2011. The new music occurs amid busy period of touring and recording for both AM and Lee. AM spent 2010 on the road opening for AIR, Caetano Veloso and Charlotte Gainsbourg while Lee played Bonnaroo and toured the west coast of the United States. Their recording will build off a music portfolio that has appeared in more than 200 movies and television shows, with AM's music appearing in shows like Big Love and Friday Night Lights and Lee's in Desperate Housewives and Lost. AM's music and more about this album collaboration can be explored on his website www.amsounds.com, Facebook www.facebook.com/am, MySpace www.myspace.com/amsounds, Twitter www.twitter.com/amsounds and YouTube www.youtube.com/amsounds.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12533

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

AM

Critically acclaimed indie pop artist AM and groove master Shawn Lee have created a new album of “electro soul” that will be showcased through live performances on March 17 & 18 at the SxSW Music and Media Conference in Austin, Texas. The as-yet-unnamed album – the first-ever... Read More →

AM & Shawn Lee

Mustaches and Tigers go hand and hand with Los Angeles indie auteur AM (originally from Tulsa via New Orleans) and London's mad genius Shawn Lee (originally from Kansas via Los Angeles) who had a SXSW debut last year that garnered them a record deal with ESL Music and launched their... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Ale House

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10:00pm CDT

Aphasia

Formed in 2008, 4 piece instrumental band Aphasia. They love DISTORTION!!!! Work with Taiwan Film Maker very oftenly, relased their debut "Crocodile Society of Aphasia" in Late 2009, the record is now distributed by Arts & Craft in Canada. Now making their second album, which will be released in 2011. Band member KK runs White Wabbit Records, an important indie label in Taiwan, they are also promotors.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11128

Artists

Aphasia

Formed in 2008, 4 piece instrumental band Aphasia. They love DISTORTION!!!! Work with Taiwan Film Maker very oftenly, relased their debut "Crocodile Society of Aphasia" in Late 2009, the record is now distributed by Arts & Craft in Canada. Now making their second album, which will... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Lamberts

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10:00pm CDT

Bahamas

Afie Jurvanen is from Barrie, not the Bahamas. Barrie is a working class town amidst many other working class towns of rural Ontario Canada. It isn't warm or tropical, and there isn't a beach to watch the sunrise or sunset over. But Bahamas became a name that he played music under in 2009-- To make music about sunsets, love affairs, and making out with crooked smiles. Pink Strat, Bahamas' debut album, is a collection of beautiful storytelling - goofy, sincere, and plodding romances that are both comical and serene, finite and nostalgic. The songs and arrangements are simple, gentle, and earnest, and whisk the listener into the escapism of small town daydreams.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13592

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Bahamas

BAR CHORDS THE NEW ALBUM FROM BAHAMAS SET FOR FEBRUARY 7 RELEASE ON BRUSHFIRE RECORDS "Barchords is a gorgeous, full-bodied recording that revels in spare but intensely flavorful textures." - Los Angeles Times “A reserved yet melodically rewarding exploration of relationships and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Paradise

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10:00pm CDT

Bett Butler & Joel Dilley

He plays the bass like a human voice; she sings like an instrument. They're the heart of several ensembles creating original music that fuses gypsy roots with European classical, improvisational counterpoint, and infectious world rhythms. Their backgrounds couldn't have been more different. Bett Butler grew up in relative ease, her early musical experiences confined to church, school, and talent shows; while by age fourteen, Joël Dilley had endured great loss and was already touring to support his family as a professional musician. They met in San Antonio, when the fledgling jazz singer finally got up the courage to contact the first-call bassist for a gig. Their shared passion for music spilled over into the personal realm, and they married and built a recording studio and indie co-op record label, Dragon Lady Records. Along the way, Dilley toured internationally and played with Willie Nelson, Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson, Herb Ellis, Tal Farlow, Arturo Sandoval, Richie Cole, Russian classical/jazz pianist Valery Grokhovsky, and regional symphony orchestras. He was a featured guest bassist on Public Radio International's "Whad'Ya Know," a featured composer on Texas Public Radio's "Classical Spotlight," and a featured soloist on Gemini Ink's "Writers Respond to Art" series at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Compositions from his three critically-acclaimed CDs have been licensed for broadcast and commercial use worldwide, including tracks on HBO, the Food Network, and the Travel Channel. His song "Luz de la Luna" is currently a nominee for Best Song in the Jazz category of the Independent Music Awards. Dilley produced Butler's first album of original music, which won a "recommended" rating from All Music Guide; and her second, which won a performance grant from the San Antonio Artist Foundation and included 'When Love Has Left the Room," first place winner in the Jazz category of the 2006 International Songwriting Competition out of over 10,000 entries worldwide. Butler has also been included in the San Antonio Business Journal's annual list of "Women of Influence in the Arts," chosen by the City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs for artist development training by the Creative Capital Foundation, and featured as the OCA's artist of the month. Earlier this year, she was the inaugural recipient of the Texas Music Coalition's Fred Weiss Memorial Grant for professional development, and she is an inductee into the 2011 San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14571

Artists

Bett Butler & Joel Dilley

He plays the bass like a human voice; she sings like an instrument. They're the heart of several ensembles creating original music that fuses gypsy roots with European classical, improvisational counterpoint, and infectious world rhythms. Their backgrounds couldn't have been more... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Elephant Room

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10:00pm CDT

Blueprint

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Blueprint

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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10:00pm CDT

Caveman

Caveman was born in New York in January of 2010, when a group of friends decided it was time to put aside their boyhood ways and start being men. The sound they crafted in that large, dark room is equal parts chamber pop, dreamscape, and horror film score. At a Caveman show you will hear four-part harmonies, spaced-out guitars, synths, and, yes, much drumming. 2010 has been a gallant year for the band, as since their first birthday they have shared the stage with bands such as Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes, White Rabbits, Here We Go Magic, Cursive, Amazing Baby, and Blue Oyster Cult. They recently went into the Loveboat studio with Nick Stumpf (French Kicks) to commit their songs to record.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14488

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Caveman

Caveman—a five-man vibe collective from NYC—released their first album in 2011. As first albums go, CoCo Beware was something akin to a moody statement of intent, a blueprint for a band quickly learning how to create horizon-wide rock songs that were equal parts intimate and expansive... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Malverde

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10:00pm CDT

Crew54

Quickly becoming regarded as one of Texas’ brightest new acts, Crew54 is determined to make their way into the game. Combining raw reality lyrics with soul driven banging beats, G-christ and M.O.S. deliver a high energy product that bumps in your system and will blow you away live in person. After serving in the Army, G-Christ ended up in Killeen, TX. Using his southern breeding, mixed with world traveling experience, he crafted a lyrical style that is versatile, with the ability to sound natural on almost any type of beat. From east coast grimy to southern bounce, G-Christ is ready to destroy any beat and song concept. MOS is constantly crafting his writing style to connect with the listener on all bases. Having worked with bevy of crews, artist, and producers, the unofficial official MOS catalogue is profuse. It was a natural connection when they met, and that moment a legacy for born. Crew54 has opened for some powerful names in the hip-hop industry in their short time rocking stages, such as Rakim, Raekwon, Talib Kweli, Guru, Bun-B, Dizzee Rascal, Abstract Rude, Yarah Bravo, Black Sheep, Killah Priest, Z-Ro, Prince Paul, Bavu Blakes, Three Six Mafia, Pugsley Atomz, and many more. Starting early in 2008, Crew54 started a weekly video blog called The 54 Reality Show depicting their daily grind while showcasing the local hip-hop scene. Whether covering live shows, shooting music vids, or connecting with artist across the spectrum of Central Texas' affluent live music scene, the 54 Reality Show has been picked up by major hip-hop sites like www.Artofrhyme.com, www.hiphopgame.com, and www.rappers-guide.com.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12066

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Crew54

Crew54 is the start of a legacy and to find out more about it visit www.the54realityshow.com. Quickly becoming regarded as one of Texas’ brightest new acts, Crew54 is determined to make their way into the game. Combining raw reality lyrics with soul driven banging beats, G-christ and M.O.S. deliver a high energy product that bumps in your system and will blow you away l... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Marq

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10:00pm CDT

Damien Jurado

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Damien Jurado

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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10:00pm CDT

Da’ T.R.U.T.H.

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Da' T.R.U.T.H.

http://xistmusic.com/da-truth/

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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10:00pm CDT

Dreaming in Stereo

Progressive Pop ... that's what the powerful sound of the Miami Beach-based band Dreaming in Stereo is. Influenced by the sound of Art Rock and power pop , DIS take you on a sonic journey with 3 minute pop songs with progressive rock intricacies .Their songwriting is mature and their live shows have earned them the right to hold their own opening for legendary acts like Todd Rundgren, Adrian Belew, Mumiy Troll, and Davey Jones."Dreaming in Stereo 2" is the followup to 2010's critically acclaimed self titled debut which was a college radio staple charting in over 30 major markets. The band has been selected to showcase at SXSW 2011 in Austin, TX
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12340

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Dreaming in Stereo

Progressive Pop ... that's what the powerful sound of the Miami Beach-based band Dreaming in Stereo is. Influenced by the sound of Art Rock and power pop , DIS take you on a sonic journey with 3 minute pop songs with progressive rock intricacies .Their songwriting is mature and their... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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10:00pm CDT

Eksi Ekso

"a near-perfect synthesis of the band's ambitious statement of intent and secret love of pop. Eksi Ekso takes the every-song-is-a-huge-crescendo mentality of general post-rock and arc-welds it to great verse-chorus-bridge popcraft that belies the band's youth." - Consequence of Sound "Brown Shark, Red Lion is the most interesting and challenging pop album I've heard so far this year." - My Old Kentucky Blog "Eksi Ekso has caught my eye in delivering one of the most striking albums of the year... the sheer rush of clashing emotions conveyed is one of remarkable awe." - Obscure Sound "Eksi Ekso soars, slashes, and burns and chimes again on its sophomore full-length, Brown Shark, Red Lion,'' - Boston Globe _______________________________________________________ Boston's Eksi Ekso will release their second LP Brown Shark, Red Lion on March 15, 2011 via The Mylene Sheath (label home to Giants, Caspian, and more.) They will be touring out West to SXSW this March is support of the new record. Paired with a 28 page book of artwork, the album tells the story of a photographer and amateur astronomer who disappeared mysteriously in Eastern Turkey in the late 1800s. "Addition by subtraction" is a cliche often quoted by the unoriginal that nonetheless offers a fair assessment of Eksi Ekso-- a band that has gone from six to three full-time members and still somehow expanded its sound by refining it. When writing began for the follow-up to 2008's I Am Your Bastard Wings, the three current members of Eksi Ekso: Tom Korkidis (vocals, guitar, bass, keys), Alex Mihm (drums, loops, percussion), and Sean Will (keys, synths, trumpet, samples), found themselves constrained by the inertia of a large band doomed to stay within its post-rock tendencies. As the three spent more time working together, it became clear they had a very real momentum with myriad ideas that would never survive the democratic process of a six-piece group. The band's newest record, 2011's Brown Shark, Red Lion, shows a band comfortable exploring areas of orchestral pop(backed by a nine-piece chamber group), synth-soaked dance, and hard-hitting rock. The vocals are memorable and well-arranged, the melodic instruments make hooks out of refreshingly atypical chords and melodies, the rhythm section pummels with a deft blend of creativity and back-beat. The record was tracked with Scott Riebling (Fall Out Boy, Von Bondies), mixed by Scott Solter (John Vanderslice, Spoon, Pattern is Movement), and mastered by Dave McNair (Midlake, Los Lobos) of Sterling Sound in New York.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11517

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Eksi Ekso

"a near-perfect synthesis of the band's ambitious statement of intent and secret love of pop. Eksi Ekso takes the every-song-is-a-huge-crescendo mentality of general post-rock and arc-welds it to great verse-chorus-bridge popcraft that belies the band's youth." - Consequence of Sound... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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10:00pm CDT

Fever Fever

FEVER FEVER are a three piece band from Norwich UK Formed in 2008 by friends on the local music scene Rosie Arnold (Vocals / Guitar) Ellie Jones (Guitar / Vocals) and James Smith (Drums) Within sixth months of forming and after recording some rough demos they attracted the attention of Manchester based Cherryade Records (Huw Stephens label of the year) and the wheels were set in motion for their debut release in 2009 Double A-Side “Keys in the Bowl” / “Stage Shoes” was a riotous statement of intent and the debut release attracted the attention of several national DJs including Steve Lamacq (BBC Radio 6) and John Kennedy (XFM) This was supported by a debut UK tour which saw the band take their unique firebrand sound around the UK in the summer of 2009 to much acclaim The past 12 months have seen the band release a single (“Monster”, June 2010) and EP (“The Bloodless EP”, Oct 2010) Critical press and radio reaction to these two releases has been impressive. Artrocker Magazine made “Monster” their Single of the Month in August 2010 ("The missing link between the spiky, angular bands and the intelligently destructive hardcore ones.") and gave “The Bloodless EP” a similar 5 star review (“The odds of Cherryade Records having a wildly successful act on their hands has just quadrupled with the arrival of Fever Fever…”) before finally ending the year acclaiming “Monster” as one of their top ten Singles of the Year. Similarly the Fly published a glowing live review ("Three piece girl/boy sex sandwich. Stuttering guitar, firecracker drums, and agitated call-and-response vocals, go see them.") with almost every online and press review giving the EP full marks. On radio the band has been heralded by Steve Lamacq (BBC Radio 6), Huw Stephens (BBC Radio 1) with John Kennedy inviting the band to record a 4 track live studio session and interview for his XFM show that was broadcast in November 2010. The same month Tom Robinson invited the band onto his show as studio guests on BBC Radio 6. The same month saw the band filming tracks for the influential BBC Introducing A full UK our was undertaken in October 2010 which culminated in the band joining the roster of ITB (International Talent Booking) . It was also on this tour that they met producer Rob Ellis (PJ Harvey) who will be producing their next single release in 2011. The band will release a free download in February 2011 and a full UK single release and tour in April 2011. They play SXSW, Texas and Canadian Music Week, Toronto both in March 2011. Canadian label Scotch Tapes will release a single The band will release a free download in February 2011 and a full UK single release and tour in April 2011. They play SXSW, Texas and Canadian Music Week, Toronto both in March 2011 and Canadian label Scotch Tapes is due to release a single to coincide with the trip.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10905

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Fever Fever

FEVER FEVER are a three piece band from Norwich UK Formed in 2008 by friends on the local music scene Rosie Arnold (Vocals / Guitar) Ellie Jones (Guitar / Vocals) and James Smith (Drums) Within sixth months of forming and after recording some rough demos they attracted the attention... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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10:00pm CDT

Gabby Young And Other Animals

Tickets This Way for the Wildest Ride in the Music Business!! Gabby Young and Other Animals Announce New Single, Album & Festival Dates! “Imagine a Victorian circus having a baby with Beetlejuice and raising it on a diet of Tori Amos and a slightly brighter Nina Simone” THE FLY (live review) “Wildly flamboyant and with a good selection of brassy-backed, jazz-edged songs" THE GUARDIAN “a mixture of Pre-Raphaelite beauty and antique shop. As much art-school as Agent Provocateur.” MOJO “Gabby’s vocals range from Enya-like swoons to unexpected Bjorkesque pantomimic outbursts and always, always command notice.” DISORDER (live review) Meet Gabby Young, the most entertaining soul on the circus scene. With a live following most independent singers would chop out a lung for, Ms. Young’s effervescent reputation continues to precede her – which conveniently for our beloved belle has calumniated in 15 major UK festival bookings this year...and counting. With her 8-deep band of merry cohorts - comprising wind, brass and percussion sections, Gabby's exuberant reckless and yell-a-long live shows have hastily whipped up an impressive following both online and offline. With the re-release of her debut album – including bonus tracks and remixes; Gabby now invites you to draw your own conclusions, have a listen to the album and come see what all the fuss is about at her many festival appearances this year. Gabby didn't invent burlesque, Top Hats, Dickensian decadence, circuses or art deco, but what she did do, is grab these and other influences by the delicates, shoved them in a blender, added a healthy dose of unique eccentricity and out popped the most unpredictable and delicious musical smoothie you've ever been party to! To tred placidly amongst the noise and draw heed to Gabby's unique songwriting ability, this album’s heartfelt lyrics and other-worldly insight would awaken the most derelict of hearts. Whispered fairytale prose intertwines with rambunctious just-for-the-sake-of-it-opulence on this fairground of an album, and offers the listener just a peek in to Gabby Young’s ever-occupied mind. Gabby's show-stopping vocals have provoked comparisons with everybody from Bjork to Brian Blessed! Yes, the girl can sing. But don’t take our word for it; Gabby was the youngest ever singer invited to join the National Youth Choir of Great Britain. Furthermore, when the legendary Al Stewart saw her performing at a bar, he wasted no time in inviting her to support him on his North American tour last year. The title track from the album “We’re all in this together” is released September 6th 2010 with the album released September 13th 2010. If you are anywhere near a muddy field with a stage on it this summer, listen out for a swashbuckling burlesque-tinged hoe-down and get yourself amongst it. It’ll be Gabby and Co wailing their hearts out for your sumptuous cider-fuelled delight. You’ll have fun... Gabby Young confirmed festival dates 2010 so far: 5th June, Sunrise Festival, Somerset 12th June, Wiltshire Jazz Festivals, Wiltshire 17th June, Beach Break Live, Wales 25th – 27th June, Glastonbury, Somerset 9th – 10th July, Marlborough Jazz Festival, Wiltshire 10th July, Nozstock Festival, Herefordshire 16th – 18th July, Latitude Festival, Suffolk 23rd July, Womad Festival, Wiltshire 25th July, Secret Garden Party, Cambridgeshire 30th – 1st August, Camp Bestival, Devon 6th - 8th August, Standon Calling, Herts 20 – 22nd August, Green Man Festival, Wales 27 – 29th August, Shambala Festival, Northamptonshire
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12274

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Gabby Young and Other Animals

Gabby Young was on track to become an opera singer until Jeff Buckley and the jazz greats inspired her to switch teams. Gabby’s unique perspective of the world around her is inspired as much by imagination as real events, but when thyroid cancer threatened to take her classically... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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10:00pm CDT

Gayngs

When Ryan Olson decided to make a record with Solid Gold members Zack Coulter and Adam Hurlburt, it was clear to them what the result would be: a collection of drugged-up keyboards and slick bedroom production almost exclusively inspired by 10cc's "I'm Not In Love." To be fair, they weren't entirely off. What they didn't know was that it would spiral into a project of epic proportions, enlisting the talents of over 25 musicians from various scenes around the country, relocating the base of operations from Olson's Minneapolis bedroom/studio to the Wisconsin-based studio April Base, and the genesis of a musical family, GAYNGS. From the moment anyone heard Olson, Coulter, and Hurlburt's rough version of their first composition "The Gaudy Side of Town," they wanted in on it. To most of the players involved, this genre of music was quite foreign yet entirely familiar. Olson knew this, and began calling upon an eclectic cast of contributors whom he thought would share his vision, and relish in the idea of exploring uncharted musical territory within them. The first people to join the cause were North Carolina's Megafaun (Joe Westerlund, Brad Cook, Phil Cook), and with them came Ivan Howard (The Rosebuds), and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and Mike Noyce. By mid-2009 the studio sessions were becoming more and more frequent, bouncing back and forth between April Base and Olson's bedroom. In Minneapolis, Olson brought in Rhymesayers rapper P.O.S and his fellow Doomtree artist Dessa, psych-rockers Jake Luck and Nick Ryan (Leisure Birds), song-birds Channy Moon-Casselle and Katy Morley, jazz-saxophonist Michael Lewis (Happy Apple, Andrew Bird), retro-pop duo Maggie Morrison and Grant Cutler (Lookbook), and slide-guitarist Shön Troth (Solid Gold). Vocally, GAYNGS is a triumph. Zack Coulter (Solid Gold) shines from the jump, floating over the record with his airy, haunting melodies. Fans of Bon Iver will recognize Vernon's familiar falsetto, but will flip when they hear his Bone Thug's-style R&B. Ivan Howard sounds right at home with his sensual and breathy leads, while P.O.S. abandons his genre entirely for a soul inspired tenor. With over a dozen people contributing vocals, its incredible how cohesive the album sounds. After a year of tracking and mixing, GAYNGS is officially ready to release the album, entitled "Relayted." The initial goal was achieved perfectly, yet "Relayted" sounds refreshing and modern. With each song written at 69 BPM's, and tripped-out transitions from song to song, it is truly an audio experience from start to finish.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14233

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Gayngs

When Ryan Olson decided to make a record with Solid Gold members Zack Coulter and Adam Hurlburt, it was clear to them what the result would be: a collection of drugged-up keyboards and slick bedroom production almost exclusively inspired by 10cc's "I'm Not In Love." To be fair, they... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Lustre Pearl

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10:00pm CDT

Glambilly

-GLAMBILLY, brainchild of Hans Frank Hans Frank was born and raised in rural Appalachia, in the tri-state region of southeastern, Ohio, Western West Virginia, and Eastern Kentucky. Always a prolific songwriter, the combination of rough and refined contributes to the dissonance in Hans’ music. His lyrics experiment on the continuum of kitschy, desperation, and painful introspection while his songwriting is bittersweet and full of nuance. GLAMBILLY’s present lineup is Hans Frank (vocals; bass; keyboards), Tony Gloria (drums; percussion), and Buck Fever on guitar. "Like the fifth horseman of the apocalypse, San Antonio's Hans Frank guides Glambilly on a breakneck course designed as much by the Cramps as Sun Records. On booming bass and vox fueled by whiskey muscle, Cavalier Behavior stakes Glambilly's claim to twisted turf ("Creepin'," "The Sloppy") while hammering at the unforgiving rock of love ("Rock and Roll Catastrophe"). Margaret Moser - AUSTIN CHRONICLE (July 23, 2010) "Think Johnny Cash hopped up on pills and simultaneously carjacking both ZZ TOP and WHITE ZOMBIE. Richard Skanse - TEXAS MUSIC "[Hans] Frank does not blend into a crowd. A tall man with a shock of spiky hair that would make a haystack nervous. . . that Glambilly thing is no joke . . . goth, glam and country coexist, albeit uneasily, when Glambilly turns it loose, but uneasiness often makes for good rock 'n' roll. "Jim Beal Jr. - San Antonio Express News "Great! A little Glitter, a little John Lee Hooker, some Blacks and Handsome Family—but it's all . . . unique and memorable shit."Joe Bonomo - Jerry Lee Lewis: Lost and Found
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11320

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Glambilly

What’s in a name? With the band Glambilly, exactly what it says: Music with genuine roots that truly rocks with balls, flash, sass and style. Hailed by the Austin Chronicle as “wicked cool” and “pure rock-roots, not the other way around,” the San Antonio, Texas trio rip... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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10:00pm CDT

Gram Rabbit

Gram Rabbit is a rock band based in Joshua Tree, California. The group consists of vocalist/keyboardist/bassist/guitarist Jesika von Rabbit, guitarist/bassist/programmer/vocalist Todd Rutherford, drummer Hayden Scott and guitarist/producer Ethan Allen. Their musical style has been described as an amalgamation of psych-rock and electropop. Their highly anticipated fourth record, Miracles & Metaphors, is now complete and plans for a spring release are underway.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12848

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Gram Rabbit

Gram Rabbit Riding high off the buzz of their National Ad campaign with Fruit of the Loom, Gram Rabbit is set to hit the road with L.A.'s "Spindrift" in support of their upcoming new release, "Brasied & Confused". The National tour will begin in early March and include a showcase... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Club de Ville

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10:00pm CDT

Grand Pianoramax

“What can happen when a renowned pianist, in this case Montreux Jazz Festival International Piano Solo Competition winner Leo Tardin, gets together with a rock drummer, in this case Dominik Burkhalter and spends months of recording between Berlin (East) and Mumbai results in their latest release "Smooth Danger". Between hammering piano attacks à la early Einsturzende Neubauten / Diamanda Galas, Phuture Phunk and Grime, the two move as seamless as between rapid descents in the spirit of a pianistic Squarepusher surrounded by oppressive atmospheres.” - Sonic Seducer (Germany) Grand Pianoramax is primarily a keyboard-drums duo with various vocal guests including Black Cracker (Cocorosie, Bunny Rabbit), Mike Ladd and Invicible (PPP), blending a wide range of styles ranging from art-rock, future phunk, post-jazz and experimental hip-hop. Grand Pianoramax’s first CD, the self-titled “Grand Pianoramax” was released worldwide in 2005 by ObliqSound. The album generated more than 43,000 downloads via iTunes USA and top-notch reviews from both sides of the Atlantic. Grand Pianoramax’s second album, “The Biggest Piano In Town”, was released worldwide by ObliqSound in 2008, generating rave reviews and features in publications including BPM, XLR8R (USA) Metro, Time Out London, (UK) l’Uomo Vogue (IT). DJ Spinna’s remix of the album’s single “The Hook” was released on vinyl shortly after. Grand Pianoramax’s third album, “Smooth Danger”, was recorded and mixed between Mumbai, Berlin, Paris and Bristol (and masterised by Sahwn Joseph, collaborator of Portishead) and released in Europe in the fall 2010 and the US in the spring 2011, supported by release-tours on both continents. Various guests appear on the album, including Grand Pianoramax long-time collaborators Mike Ladd, Black Cracker and for the first time Karsh Kale on tabla.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14418

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Grand Pianoramax

“What can happen when a renowned pianist, in this case Montreux Jazz Festival International Piano Solo Competition winner Leo Tardin, gets together with a rock drummer, in this case Dominik Burkhalter and spends months of recording between Berlin (East) and Mumbai results in their... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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10:00pm CDT

Herencia de Timbiqui

The band, Herencia de Timbiqui, is named after a town of the same name and it is formed by African decedents proud of their African roots and who have taken the responsibility of reviving the empirical knowledge from the Colombian pacific coast and fusion it with elements of contemporary urban music, in order to produce a global sound focused on the African roots of our coastline. Trajectory • 2003 Beginning • 2006 First place, free category: “Petronio Alvarez” Pacific Music Festival – Cali • 2007 Guest of honor, “Petronio Alvarez” Pacific Music Festival – Cali • 2008 Participants at “Colombia al Parque” Music Festival – Bogota • 2008 Closing night at the “India Catalina” Awards - Cartagena • 2009 International Night at “Petronio Alvarez: Pacific Music Festival – Cali • 2009 Marimba Festival: King of the Marimba, King of Bombo, King of Cununo, Best Vocal Performance, Best Group – Cali • 2009 Real Time Award: Best Group of the year • 2010 Fisrt Forum “Risk zone Shock”, Ministry of Culture & Shock Magazine • 2010 Launching of “Gran Concierto Nacional” - Bogota • 2010 Montreux Jazz Festival: “Fisrt Colombian group in the 44 years of the festival” – Mountreux, Switzerland. http://noticiasdeginebra.com/2010/07/18/festival-de-jazz-demontreux-un-exito-de-asistencia-¿pero-la-musica/ • 2010 “Herencia in the classroom” Workshop – Pacific Music Workshop at the Mountreux Jazz Festival – Mountreux, Switzerland • 2010 Summer Events – Zurich, Switzerland. • 2010 “Sala Underground” – Barcelona, Spain • 2010 “Gran Concierto Nacional” – Cali • 2010 International Night at “Petronio Alvarez: Pacific Music Festival – Cali • 2010 “Ajazzgo” Jazz Festival – Cali • 2010 Meeting of Mayors of Colombia – Cali • 2010 “Festiafro” Music Festival – Medellin • 2010 “Bogota’s Chamber of Commerce” Business Conference – Bogota • 2010 Recording of “Music Voyager” a National Geographic Television Program – Cali • 2010 Herencia in the classroom” Workshop – Pacific Music Workshop at the Santiago de Cali’s Secretary of Culture – Cali • 2010 Closing of the Pacific’s Day in the framework of the “Feria de Cali”. - Cali
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14512

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Herencia de Timbiqui

The band, Herencia de Timbiqui, is named after a town of the same name and it is formed by African decedents proud of their African roots and who have taken the responsibility of reviving the empirical knowledge from the Colombian pacific coast and fusion it with elements of contemporary... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Copa

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10:00pm CDT

HOTTUB

When a band names itself after a structure that is pretty much mandatory in all great wet 'n wild debaucheries, you know you're in for quite a ride. The Oakland based quintet HOTTUB has been at it since 2006, when producer Jason Stinnett (aka Jaysonic) and vocalist Nicole Feliciano (aka Coco Machete) joined forces, later inviting Jennifer Ackerman (aka Loli PoP) and Amber Griffin-Royal (aka Ambr33zy) on vocals, and Mark Gregory (aka Funky Finger) on keyboards. HOTTUB draws from Dancehall, Punk, Miami Bass, and their live show is full of crowd antics, makeshift slip & slides and fun loving riots. The group recently toured North America with UK pop darlings The Ting Tings, who had been giving them shout outs in various blogs and magazine interviews, including a video interview with Perez Hilton. Their debut EP On Blast! is available on iTunes, released under their own independent record label LeHeat, a most appropriate name as they do bring some serious heat. LIVE: Peformed with M.I.A., Diplo, Santogold, MGMT, The Ting Tings, DJ Medhi, Rye Rye, Kid Sister, NinjaSonik, SpankRock, Bonde Do Role, Amanda Blank, Japanther, The Clipse, Cool Kids, Gravy Train, Flipper, Nizter Ebb, to name a few. PRESS: "They’re three really outrageous girls, kind of like Beth Ditto characters with spandex and disco balls on their heads. They sound like the Beastie Boys but with pop songs. It’s really bizarre, but they’re great performers.” --The Ting Tings' Katie White (MOJO MAGAZINE) "Hot Tub get the fans involved, whether it's dancing, grinding, or pouring beer on their faces." -- Misha Vladimirskiy (SPIN.COM) "[They] threw beer on the floor (before diving into it), jumped up on anything that was stable enough, and encouraged an all-out dance party. Yeah, I’m sure I’ve seen similar insanity from the likes of Yo Majesty, The Show Is The Rainbow, and so on, but Hottub still have that new music smell!" -- Jason Glastetter (CMJ RELAY) "Hottub draw energy from quality ancestors – The Selector, B-52s, Schooly D, MC Lyte, Beasties – but given contemporary sharpness and dirty mouthed savoir faire. Co-Co Machete, Loli Pop, Ambr33zy, Jay-Sonic and Funky Finger have Parliament-ary potential, i.e. funk superheroes waiting to happen." -- Dennis Cook (JAM BASE) "The Bay Area's premier party starters, this trio of spandex-clad ladies bump and grind over hip-hop beats while spewing zany, racy rhymes." -- (DETAILS MAGAZINE) VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghz9ODzkgn0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NhXjHLpIik
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12182

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Hottub

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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10:00pm CDT

Ivan Julian

“I started playing in bands when I was 13 years old, and that’s when I decided that music would be my life,” states Ivan Julian. “It’s always been important to me to be what I do, and not leave it behind at 5 o’clock.” Although his new release The Naked Flame is his first album under his own name, Ivan Julian has been one of rock’s most celebrated players and most in-demand collaborators for more than three decades. The album, Julian’s first collection of his own songs in more than 20 years, finds the veteran guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer effortlessly stepping back into the role of frontman/bandleader. The Naked Flame features a dozen compelling new songs that benefit from Julian’s commanding performances as well as his seasoned studio skills, which give the tracks a timeless warmth and immediacy. The Naked Flame draws upon Julian’s extensive musical background, while exploring some exciting new songwriting territory. Such rousing original compositions as “The Waves,” “Hardwired” and “A Young Man’s Money” combine raw-nerved electricity with adult lyrical insight, while the bittersweet “You Is Dead” (partially inspired by Julian’s friend and former bandmate, the late Robert Quine) meditates upon loss with warmth and humor. In addition to Julian’s own compositions, The Naked Flame features a pair of inspired cover tunes: a haunting reworking of Lucinda Williams’ “Broken Butterflies,” and a bracing reading of “The Beat,” originally recorded by Alejandro Escovedo’s old new wave outfit the Nuns. “I look at this record as a harvest of everything that has come before,” Julian says. “All of us are the sum of our experiences, and these songs are the product of mine.” Indeed, Ivan Julian has spent his life soaking up a wealth of experiences, musical and otherwise. The son of a Navy officer, he grew up in such exotic locales as Haiti and Cuba, nurturing a sensitive, creative streak that quickly manifested itself musically. At the age of 13, while living in Washington, D.C., he became the singer in a Led Zeppelin cover band; the following year, he began playing guitar. Having already studied bassoon and saxophone, Julian spent his high school years studying music theory as a part-time student in a college program. At 19, his wanderlust led him to London, where he joined U.K. R&B hitmakers the Foundations, with whom he toured throughout Great Britain and Europe. In 1977, Julian returned to the U.S. and settled in New York, just in time to become a key participant in the emerging punk rock movement. He became a founding member of the seminal Richard Hell and the Voidoids, playing alongside trend-setting punk poet Hell, fabled guitarist Robert Quine and drummer Marc Bell (a.k.a. Marky Ramone). Julian’s instrumental and songwriting contributions to the band’s classic album Blank Generation established him as one of the scene’s most acclaimed and influential axemen. After the Voidoids disbanded in 1980, Julian stepped out front to form the Outsets as a vehicle for his own vocal and songwriting efforts. Incorporating rock, funk and African rhythms, the Outsets became a beloved fixture on New York’s burgeoning club scene, winning considerable critical acclaim for such releases as the debut single “I’m Searchin’ for You”/”Fever,” a self-titled Garland Jeffreys-produced EP and the posthumously released The Punk/Funk Voodoo Collection. Julian’s next band, the Lovelies, which teamed him with Bush Tetras singer Cynthia Sley, also won substantial local attention, releasing the acclaimed Mad Orphan in 1988. By this point, Julian’s abilities as a sideman and collaborator had become sought after by a wide array of acts. He recorded with the Clash (on their Sandinista album), Afrika Bambaataa, Tomas Donker of Defunkt and Bernie Worrell of Parliament/Funkadelic fame. He also joined England’s Shriekback for two tours, and spent much of the 1990s touring with Matthew Sweet. In recent years, Julian has concentrated mainly on studio work, producing and/or engineering albums for the likes of Jon Spencer’s Heavy Trash and the Fleshtones. He’s also developed his analog/digital recording studio N.Y. HED into one of New York’s hottest new recording facilities, working with numerous local, national and international bands. The Naked Flame’s birth cycle was set into motion by Julian’s rapport with the Spain-based Argentinian indie band Capsula, whose recent album Rising Mountains he mixed at his studio. As admirers of Julian’s prior work, the members of Capsula urged him to record a new album and take his songs on the road, offering to serve as his backup combo on a proposed Spanish tour. Julian was initially resistant, but he soon warmed to the idea and began a long-distance collaboration with the band. “After they went back to Spain, I sent them some demos of my songs, which they re-recorded and sent back to me,” Julian explains. “I thought, ‘Wow this is exciting; they get it.’ That began the process of me sending them songs via the web, and them sending back these amazing basic tracks for me to complete. We continued trading, and eventually we put everything down on 24-track tape.” Julian also called upon the talents of several old friends in the making of The Naked Flame, including his studio partner (and Heavy Trash/Speedball Baby member) Matt Verta-Ray, ex-Outsets/Feelies drummer Vinny DeNunzio, former Lovelies member Al Maddy and noted singer/guitarist Nicholas Tremulis. In an effort to keep the recordings spontaneous, Julian had these musicians play unfamiliar instruments on the sessions. “All the mixing and overdubbing was done between the hours of 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.,” Julian notes. “I don’t usually prefer to work this way, but I had no choice, because the album had to be ready in time for the Spanish tour and my studio was booked during the day. It wasn’t intentional, but working that way gave it a more personal feel, and I think that comes through in the music.” As Julian’s first official solo album, The Naked Flame (on the indie 00:02:59 label) marks something of a career milestone. But the artist prefers to view the new collection as part of a long-term body of work. “Making this record was a great experience,” Julian asserts, “and I’m excited about getting the music out to people. But producing, playing and singing are all the same to me. If I’m not doing one of those things, I wither and die. Luckily, I’ve been able to keep doing at least one of those things all along. And now I get to do all three for a while. “I’ve had my share of triumph and heartbreak,” he concludes. “Everyone goes through that, no one escapes. It’s all about how you ride it. And I think that if you’re a musician, it’s your obligation to put the joy, the sorrow, the laughs and the tears into the writing and playing. You have to take it all. And one day you realize: this what I do and this is who I am. That’s when the ride starts to make sense, and you just relax and do it.” As The Naked Flame makes clear, after a lifetime of making music, Ivan Julian’s musical fire continues to burn as brightly as ever. # # # For more information on Ivan Julian, please contact conqueroo: Cary Baker • (323) 656-1600 • cary@conqueroo.com
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Ivan Julian

“I started playing in bands when I was 13 years old, and that’s when I decided that music would be my life,” states Ivan Julian. “It’s always been important to me to be what I do, and not leave it behind at 5 o’clock.” Although his new release The Naked Flame is his... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Continental Club

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10:00pm CDT

JEFF The Brotherhood

JEFF The Brotherhood is Jake and Jamin Orrall, two brothers that play drums and guitar. They grew up in Tennessee making music and trying to have a good time. Since their inception they have been playing anywhere from house parties to rooftops, backyards, bars and art galleries and releasing their own records, tapes, comic books and home made videos. The Brotherhood has been called "kraut punk", "psychedelic grunge" and "noise pop" drawing comparisons to bands like Hawkwind, Wipers, and early Sonic Youth. They have been carrying their heavy damage all over the country since 2006 and have shared bills with Oneida, Battles, Sonic Youth, Ex-Models, Jay Reatard, Black Pus and Dave Cloud. Their "we'll play anywhere" attitude and frenetic live shows have earned them near legendary status in the clubs and basements of Nashville and beyond. With three guitar strings and a minimal drum kit, they manage to distill rock to its primal essence.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13618

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JEFF The Brotherhood

JEFF The Brotherhood is Jake and Jamin Orrall, two brothers that play drums and guitar. They grew up in Tennessee making music and trying to have a good time. Since their inception they have been playing anywhere from house parties to rooftops, backyards, bars and art galleries and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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10:00pm CDT

Josh Ritter

"he sets out to carry a world of ideas on a few basic chords.there is no limit to the depth and ambition of his songs." The New York Times 'If you love music and have a device on which to play it, you should listen to Josh Ritter' - Mary-Louise Parker in Esquire Josh Ritter is from Moscow, Idaho. The son of two neuroscientists, he was on his way to follow in their footsteps when he discovered Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan's "Girl from the North Country" in high school. He has since released five studio albums and has been recently named one of the 100 greatest living songwriters by Paste Magazine, alongside Dylan, Springsteen, and Neil Young. Joan Baez has covered one of his songs; Stephen King named one of Ritter's albums the best of recent years and David Letterman has requested him twice, so far. His new album, So Runs the World Away, is ambitious and literary. It was released on May 4th, 2010 by Pytheas Recordings, a label recently started by Ritter and his longtime publicity partner, Sacks & Co., with Redeye Distribution. His first novel, "Bright's Passage," will be published by Random House / Dial Press on June 28th, 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11313

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Josh Ritter

Josh Ritter is from Moscow, Idaho. His new album, THE BEAST IN ITS TRACKS, comes out on March 5th, 2013.http://joshritter.com

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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10:00pm CDT

Kid Dakota

Kid Dakota is the musical moniker of Darren Jackson. He started performing as "Kid Dakota and the Tumbleweeds" in 1998 while living in Providence, Rhode Island. The name was chosen in homage to his home state of South Dakota and also as a parody of Kid Rock. In the summer of 1999, Darren recorded the five songs that would appear on the So Pretty ep with long time friend and producer, Alex Oana, at City Cabin (formerly Blackberry Way). Darren moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota that winter and self-released the So Pretty ep in the spring of 2000. The ep caught the attention of Alan Sparhawk, singer and guitarist for the seminal slow-core band, Low (band) and he offered to release the ep on his label, Chairkickers' Union under the condition that it be expanded into a full-length lp. The LP version of "So Pretty" was released in the spring of 2002 with three additional songs. In 2004 his second album, "The West is the Future" was also released by Chairkickers. It was recorded live at Seedy Underbelly in Minneapolis, MN by Alex Oana and featured Zak Sally, the bassist from Low. His most recent album, A Winner's Shadow, was released on March 11, 2008 on Graveface Records. His new album, "'Til Dawn Do Us Part" will be released by Graveface in the Spring of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12605

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Kid Dakota

Kid Dakota is the musical moniker of Darren Jackson. He started performing as "Kid Dakota and the Tumbleweeds" in 1998 while living in Providence, Rhode Island. The name was chosen in homage to his home state of South Dakota and also as a parody of Kid Rock. In the summer of 1999... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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10:00pm CDT

King Tuff

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King Tuff

A more charismatic, enigmatic nomad of a furioso frontman/artist/guitar legend could not be imagined. You can’t make this shit up. Grinning gold teeth behind blonde shades, in black, skeletal denim, with a studded “KING TUFF” across the shoulders where feral locks fall around... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Rusty Spurs

10:00pm CDT

Kite

Two Guys, Five years, Thousands Of Fly Miles. Four Countries. Two Continents. Eight International Awards. Five Barbados Music Awards Nominations. Three Honorary Mentions Billboard World Songwriting Contest. Two Studio Albums.Twenty five Songs. "Kite demonstrates the talent and dedication to write a 'Hit Song'." - Jim Halsey, President, Billboard World Song Contest. Kite are from the small Caribbean island of Barbados and have been strutting their stuff since 2004, receiving wide radio airplay and developing a large, loyal following through their live performances. iLandRock Kite got together in Barbados in 2003 and after their honorable mention at the Billboard World Songwriting Contest they released of their debut album, 'Up In The Air', and got consistent regional radio airplay from then on. 'Up In The Air' saw them working with top Caribbean producer Jeremy Harding (Sean Paul producer/manager). The spot-on combination of big, radio-ready songs and use of steel drum and 'vintage' Reggae guitar in their 'iLandRock' sound made a big impression on the booming music scene in the Caribbean. They just didn't sound like anybody else. They just sounded right (or 'tight', as they say in the Caribbean!). Kite Festival Kite headlined Culture Shock, the Caribbean's premier international pop/rock festival on the beach in Bridgetown, Barbados featuring bands from the U.S.A., Canada, The U.K., Trinidad & Tobago and Barbados. They also returned in from the Florida Music Festival where they were the only band from outside North America selected to showcase and after their performance were signed to a deal by RipTide Music from LA. Altitude Kite songs have been featured on several Prime Time North American Television shows and 'The Stone Angel' Movie Trailer. - Ghost Whisperer (CBS) - Degrassi (2 songs) (CBC [Canada], MTV Overdrive) - Lincoln Heights (ABC Family) - Jericho (CBS) - 90210 - (The CW Network) - "The Stone Angel" (Alliance Films) Kite's music continues to grow, with their song 'Fading Fast' featuring Barbadian rapper Billy Kincaid receiving airplay on BBC's 1Extra radio show, and 'Firefly' charting on the Garageband Pop/Rock charts for many months on the top 20. Kite played support for James Blunt on January 14, 2009. Kite Wire Kite are currently recording their new EP, 'Drive-In of Dreams', and 'Spinning' is the first single off their new EP for 2011. Kite have been officially selected to perform at South By South West 2011 in Austin, Texas, USA.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11033

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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10:00pm CDT

Lamin Fofana

Lamin Fofana was born in the West African country of Guinea. When the political situation got bumpy, he moved to Freetown, Sierra Leone, where his routine involved listening to Goodie Mob and Organized Konfusion as well as attending Quranic schools/mosques. In 1997 Lamin's family had to flee worsening conditions in Sierra Leone - losing friends, belongings, documents, a home. They spent several days crossing roads and bridges destroyed by rebels to prevent people from escaping. At the end of the year, Fofana found a new home in Harlem, New York, where he lives today. What Elijah Said is his debut release. This is lucid, detailed dance music. Three tunes are uptempo: a squiggling infectious electro riddim (either 85 or 170bpm), the slinky 125bpm 4x4 bonus track, and an exquisite piece of instrumental beatwork that sounds like a sober Flying Lotus. The title song bides its time with a well-paced electronic skank. Mysterious samples throughout suggest Lamin's background in political strife and social upheaval.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12695

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Lamin Fofana

Lamin Fofana was born in the West African country of Guinea. When the political situation got bumpy, he moved to Freetown, Sierra Leone, where his routine involved listening to Goodie Mob and Organized Konfusion as well as attending Quranic schools/mosques. In 1997 Lamin's family... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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10:00pm CDT

Lanterns on the Lake

From the North East of England, Lanterns on the Lake play a sparkly blend of cinematic post-pop. With their starry songs and lustrous melody, this band are quietly creating something truly magical, displaying both a quiet melancholy and a soaring intensity. Since forming in 2008 Lanterns on the Lake’s unique approach to music has seen them self-record, self-produce and self-release two EPs ‘The Starlight EP’ and ‘Misfortunes & Minor Victories’ as well as recent single ‘Lungs Quicken’. The band have been championed by the likes of Steve Lamacq, Huw Stephens and Lauren Laverne and are currently gaining a reputation for their stunningly beautiful live performances with notable dates over the summer including Glastonbury and End of The Road Festival. Following their signing to Bella Union, the band closed 2010 with a special performance at The Union Chapel in London on December 16th supporting Radiohead’s Philip Selway and Peter Broderick. “Some of the loveliest, swooping celestial lushness we've heard in quite some time” Drowned In Sound “Luscious, swoonsome, lovliness that tugs the heart strings..” NME “In the coming year, remember the name Lanterns on the Lake.” KEXP Radio, Seattle  “.... breathtaking, down-at-heel folk and cinematic balladry” Metro “This is lush, grand and stratospheric stuff.” TLOBF  “Their big, beautiful sound is perfect” The Fly
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12367

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Lanterns on the Lake

From the North East of England, Lanterns on the Lake play a sparkly blend of cinematic post-pop. With their starry songs and lustrous melody, this band are quietly creating something truly magical, displaying both a quiet melancholy and a soaring intensity. Since forming in 2008 Lanterns... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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10:00pm CDT

Little Comets

Robert, Michael, Mark and Matt first met in a little greengrocers beneath the hue drenched hills of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Sharing a mutual abandon for David Bowie, dalliance and limes they became a bonded musical quadrilateral in 2008, playing a series of gigs in barns, houses, university lecture theatres, prisms and trains. After this things fluctuated wildly between recording an album in a school/farmhouse (produced by Michael, mixed by Rich Costey), playing gigs with people like Hockey, Delphic and Noisettes. Influenced by books as much as music as much as their natural surroundings, Little Comets try to capture bits and pieces from places like Jonathan Safran Foer, Kate Rusby, Joan Miró and attach them to songs. Using bright rhythmic melodies to assuage often dark didactic lyrics, the result is something hopefully as authentic as the intention was originally meant to be. The debut album "In search of the elusive Little Comets" is released in the UK January 2011 and the rest of the world shortly after.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10776

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Little Comets

Robert, Michael, Mark and Matt first met in a little greengrocers beneath the hue drenched hills of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Sharing a mutual abandon for David Bowie, dalliance and limes they became a bonded musical quadrilateral in 2008, playing a series of gigs in barns, houses, university... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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10:00pm CDT

Los Impostors

Impostors, project born in Guadalajara, Mex, created by Alvaro Arce and Picho Torres, both musicians and producers who start working in late 2008, the composition and production of an ambitious project, which involves translating a consistent album and a full lenght DVD the experience of recording a complete album live and energy by combining live music with the eye of a (filmmaker / photographer) with his eye lurking between cables, machines, synthesizers and drums. Dukes is the first U.S. audiovisual project proposal outlining its concept in music, art, design and video to create this collective show. The material contains 9 tracks captured live (Live to track) which follows the first single Affliction announces a part of this first concert with an almost immediate reaction, the project began to receive unexpected comments like that made by Henry describes the project as "thrilling beats, a barrage of Latin percussion and melodies surround make the music of The Impostors one of the most promising bets in the field of electronic fusion today. Alvaro Arce and" Picho "Torres put in academia and play street spirit to leave us great books in 'Somos Duques, their first experiment in sound. Alvaro is a graduate of Berklee and has collaborated with bands like Violet Blue, Radaid and Sussie 4 among others. The latter has made a name percussing drums in different projects of the vibrant music scene in Guadalajara with Azul Violeta, Nopal Beat & Sussie 4. Fate brought them together and now they find that their complicity and magic out the same in his mighty tribal landings (over Green), rhythmic routines in about a dance floor ("Hey") in its seductive nods to alternate-pop ("Affliction"). For 2010 The Impostors may be heard within the campaign of the sports brand 'Puma'. Also in January 2011, Los Impostors will be the very first latin act to be premiered at the 'Concert Channel' cable and on demand with their 'live to track' live recording of the album 'Somos Duques.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10890

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Los Impostors

Impostors, project born in Guadalajara, Mex, created by Alvaro Arce and Picho Torres, both musicians and producers who start working in late 2008, the composition and production of an ambitious project, which involves translating a consistent album and a full lenght DVD the experience... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Friends

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10:00pm CDT

Los Rakas

Los Rakas represent pan-American flows. Two cousins who grew up in Panama before spending their teens in Oakland, Dun Dun and Rico put a distinctive "Panabay" twist on hip-hop and reggae, bridging the streetwise sounds of the places they've called home. Drawing on Panamanian plena's faithful approach to reggae classics and the Bay Area's independent and idiosyncratic hip-hop scene, Los Rakas merge familiar dancehall melodies with a lyricism all their own. The approach is audible on their 2010 standout, "Abr¡zame" ft Favi (Uproot Andy Hold Yuh) translating and transforming worldwide hit, Gyptian's "Hold Yuh" with vivid portraits of local love and drama. Thanks to their sustained hustle and creative efforts, Los Rakas have been embraced all over: in the Bay and back in Panama, at local hip-hop rallies and global bass parties. Looking to reach new listeners and never out of place, they tour widely, appearing alongside underground hip-hop mainstays like Brother Ali, Latin rap luminaries like Bocafloja and Mala Rodriquez, and rising reggae star Collie Buddz. Critically acclaimed and blog favorites, Los Rakas keep on top of their game by releasing a steady stream of tracks, remixes, mixtapes, and videos, and expanding their circle of collaborators to include the Austrian aggro-dancehall of Stereotyp and the electro-tropicalia of New York's Uproot Andy. Working the flexible idioms of hip-hop and dancehall into their own pliant medium, Rico and Dun Dun channel Afrodiasporic dance currents to reflect on race and racism, poverty and violence, love and pride, partying, and the sundry stuff of everyday life. Los Rakas make music born of migration and tradition, critique and celebration, joy and pain. They make New World music. American music. Panamanian Jamaican Californian music. Music for b-boys and rude boys, dancers and romancers, mainlanders and islanders and isthmus folk alike. RAKA RICH Born in Northern California, Raka Rich began his international journey early on in life, immediately moving to Panama City, where he lived until he was 12. From childhood, he was drawn to music and seduced by the variations between sound and rhythm. Soon, his own lyrics spawned, sewing the seeds of an emerging new sound. RAKA DUN One of ten children raised in the barrio of Nuevo Veranillo, Panama, Raka Dun (pronounced Doon) of Los Rakas, has his sights firmly set on international stardom. More than just a dream, Panama understands the kind of commitment and hard work it takes to succeed. Raka Dun began entertaining at the age of 10, touring his home country with a traditional folkloric dance group
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Los Rakas

Los Rakas is comprised of cousins Raka Rich & Raka Dun, pioneering Panamanians by way of the Bay Area on the frontier of a new Latin urban sound in America. Known for their fresh mix of hip-hop, plena, reggae and dancehall music with both Spanish and English lyricism, Los Rakas represent... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Venue 222

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10:00pm CDT

Michael Lowenstern

A cross between Eric Dolphy, Meat Beat Manifesto, NPR's This American Life, The Gap Band and Igor Stravinsky, Michael Lowenstern's sound is hard to define; it's ClassicoFunkTronica. On stage, Michael brings not only his formidable skill and finesse on the bass clarinet, but also his sense of humor, a deep appreciation for pop culture, an enthusiasm which can only be called infections and, well, cool toys. His shows employ computers, props and electronic gizmos, and Michael brings everything from consumer electronics (a Kaoss toy synth & an iPad), to a WiCoder (combination EWI and vocoder - way too coo!!), to a few harmonicas and the occasional piece of home-made electric gear, assuming it wasn't confiscated by the TSA. Michael has written music for concert, film, dance and various other new media over the span of his 20-year career. Actively involved with technology in sound and music, Michael has been a pioneer in the field of interactive computer music, having created or performed over a hundred works for bass clarinet and electronics. His collaborations have included remixes for the landmark recording In C Remixed (featured on NPR's RadioLab), Michael Gordon's video opera Chaos and various dance works with David Lang. To date he can be heard on over fifty CDs, including five solo recordings of his own. Random factoid: the solo bass clarinet clip you hear as the theme to NPR's "Science out of the Box" segment - that's Michael too. Michael travels regularly as a guest lecturer at universities around the country. A former faculty member of the Juilliard School and New York University, he is currently on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12383

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Michael Lowenstern

A cross between Eric Dolphy, Meat Beat Manifesto, NPR's This American Life, The Gap Band and Igor Stravinsky, Michael Lowenstern's sound is hard to define; it's ClassicoFunkTronica. On stage, Michael brings not only his formidable skill and finesse on the bass clarinet, but also his... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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10:00pm CDT

Miracle Fortress

Miracle Fortress Miracle Fortress is the brainchild of Graham Van Pelt, a Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who’s equally at home constructing wall of sound pop in the tradition of Brian Wilson as he is laying down grimy Tupac remixes. Originally from Stratford, Ontario, Graham moved to Montreal in 2004 while still recording as a solo artist under the name Hidden in Buildings. Upon founding alternative venue space the Electric Tractor with friend and artist Jack Dylan, Van Pelt began to collaborate with Martin Cesar as Think About Life, who quickly won local hearts and released their self-titled debut on Alien8 in 2006. When it became apparent the Electric Tractor could no longer function in its Mile End location, Van Pelt and Jack Dylan opened a similarly-minded space in Montreal’s Griffintown called Friendship Cove. In addition to being one of Montreal’s most charming alternative venues, Friendship cove also began to function as a jam space, studio, gallery, home, and more or less permanent art-installation. It was in this new setting that Van Pelt began to pursue solo recordings again, this time under the moniker Miracle Fortress. In 2007, Miracle Fortress released Five Roses his first full-length album with Secret City Records. It won the hearts of many and was an easy pick to be short-listed for the Polairis Prize 2007. He also went on to release Five Roses with well-known UK label Rough Trade Records. Recently Miracle Fortress had the honor to remix the track, You Oughta Know for fellow musician Diamond Rings. Hard at work in his laboratory Miracle Fortress has been brewing up a new album due out Spring 2011 on Secret City Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14268

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Miracle Fortress

Miracle Fortress Miracle Fortress is the brainchild of Graham Van Pelt, a Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who’s equally at home constructing wall of sound pop in the tradition of Brian Wilson as he is laying down grimy Tupac remixes. Originally from Stratford... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Spill

10:00pm CDT

Mujeres

Practically as a brand new band, the projection of Mujeres until today is very strong and are considered one of the most pushing bands of Barcelona (Spain). Mujeres are four friends that met during their film studies and after working on several projects together decided to form a band and spread around their art and charisma. With their debut album 'Mujeres' (Sones 2009) and in less than 2 years Mujeres have played their powerful and empathic Iberic garage rock in the main venues of Spain, as well as most of the national festivals (specially remarkable their 3 amazing shows at Primavera Sound 2010). Also, in 2010 the band have travelled abroad and offered their extreme shows in th UK (they played The Great Escape in Brighton, Liverpool Sound City, London Camden Barfly, Camden Eye and Proud Camden, Sound Control and In te City in Manchester) and have crossed the Italian border to play in Here Stay Festival and Soundlabs. In 2009 the band was the Spanish representation in last year's Europavox edition (FR). Mujeres were one of the 10 finalists artists of the International Diesel U Music contest (were thousands of artists from all over the world participated). For that reason the prestigious production company Linkink recorded a music clip for them in London last autumn; it's shown on tv channels like MTV nearly every day. Their beautiful second music clip is a production of the genious Canada. The reviews of their live acts full of energy and brilliant hits and the reaction of the whole press and media about the album, as well as the audience attending to their gigs is unanimous: Mujeres are publicaly well acclaimed. At this moment, Mujeres are ready to follow their winter tour around Spain and ready to hit Texas and the US west coast in the next spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14592

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Mujeres

'Mujeres' debut, was a perfect record. In 2009, the four-piece band from Barcelona were in everyone's conversation. Their first work 'Demo 08' (Hombre Bueno Discos) was considered a local cult treasure and their long list of shows the real place-to-be. Few months later, the 7" 'Yella... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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10:00pm CDT

Night Horse

Night Horse exploded on to the Los Angeles rock scene in 2008, playing their first live show ever while mixing their debut EP The Dark Wont Hide You for Tee Pee Records. Since then, Night Horse has caught the ears and eyes of critics and fans alike with their unique ability to blend the classic sounds of hard rock and blues music with a much needed breath of contemporary fresh air. “If Sonic Youth had been immersed in an ocean of Allman Brothers inspiration, or Soundgarden had been steeped in late 60s Fleetwood Mac, then they might have turned out something like this. Night Horse take traditional blues-rock, spark it up with riotously noisy flashes and drag the rhythms through an early-90s grunge experience. Moreover, they’re cohesive, charismatic and compelling.” Night Horse return with their highly anticipated sophomore effort Perdition Hymns, produced and mixed by Matt Bayles (Pearl Jam, Mastodon, The Sword).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11419

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Night Horse

Night Horse exploded on to the Los Angeles rock scene in 2008, playing their first live show ever while mixing their debut EP The Dark Wont Hide You for Tee Pee Records. Since then, Night Horse has caught the ears and eyes of critics and fans alike with their unique ability to blend... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Headhunters

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10:00pm CDT

Norman Palm

Once upon a time when Norman Palm was finishing his artschool degree in Paris he had the idea to produce his first album Songs along with 200 printed pages of his own art. Back in Berlin and with the tailwind of a hyped single featuring ironic slowed-down versions of Boys Don’t Cry and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (nearly 300.000 views on YouTube) Norman founded his own label, sold out the book and started to play audiovisual shows all over Europe. Making the jump from DIY to the real world Norman recently signed a deal with City Slang. He is now back with his second album Shore to Shore written around his cosmopolitain love-life between Berlin and Mexico City. Featuring members of the Whitest Boy Alive and LCMDF Norman crosses genres as easily as oceans. His quirky voice tops layers of choirs, ukuleles, minimal beats and acoustic guitars presenting a hip yet touching apporach to singer-songwriterism. It’s like listening to a great indie-pop radio station! For his live shows Norman teams up with a new band. Together with his producer and muli-instrumentalist Janne Lounatvouri from Helsinki and more recently also hobo-tech guru Obi Blanche they create something most likely to be called singer-songwriter-rave-pop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12543

Artists

Norman Palm

Once upon a time when Norman Palm was finishing his artschool degree in Paris he had the idea to produce his first album Songs along with 200 printed pages of his own art. Back in Berlin and with the tailwind of a hyped single featuring ironic slowed-down versions of Boys Don’t... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Malaia

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10:00pm CDT

Oh Sunshine

oh sunshine was formed by mikio hirama and emily connor in 2010. they are releasing their first album on Jan 26, 2011. The album is available on iTunes worldwide.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11268

Artists

Oh Sunshine

oh sunshine was formed by mikio hirama and emily connor in 2010. they are releasing their first album on Jan 26, 2011. The album is available on iTunes worldwide.

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Elysium

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10:00pm CDT

Other Lives

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Other Lives

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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10:00pm CDT

Pitch Blond

Producer Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes recommends Pitch Blond as upcoming talent of 2010 in the leading magazine NME. Mogis saw the band play at the Crossing Border Festival. The devotion with which Pitch Blond play their sharp pop/rock pulls even the most stubborn pub-crawler from his stool: it sounds catchy, but with an unusual twist. Lead singer Suzanne Ypma’s expressive performance makes the crowd hang on her cherry red lips. Very convincing are also the energy of bass playing stage-animal Vincent van Haperen and groove-monster Joost le Feber on drums. At a Pitch Blond show, lots of surprises can be expected. Quietly whispering sounds can become loud and explosive in an instant. Collaborations with a beat creator, EWI player or saxophonist take turns with the raw guitar trio sounds. Vincent switches from bass to baritone guitar or drums along with Joost whenever the song asks for it. Debut album “Wise and Ugly does justice to Pitch Blond’s live reputation. But the band, that got known as a raw sounding rock trio, takes their sound to another level. The album, that contains 11 creatively worked out songs, gets raving reviews in Holland’s well known music magazines. Pitch Blond supported the Breeders in a full house Melkweg in Amsterdam and played at the Crossing Border Festival with Patrick Watson's band members as their guests. They played at some of Holland's most famous venues, like Paradiso, Effenaar and Paard van Troje and also at festivals like The Hague Koninginnenach, Zwarte Cross, Eurosonic and Vlietpop. They were on national radio stations 3FM and KinkFM regularly. For audio and/or video material, please visit www.myspace.com/pitchblond
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12614

Artists

Pitch Blond

Producer Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes recommends Pitch Blond as upcoming talent of 2010 in the leading magazine NME. Mogis saw the band play at the Crossing Border Festival. The devotion with which Pitch Blond play their sharp pop/rock pulls even the most stubborn pub-crawler from his... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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10:00pm CDT

Popup

About Popup. The current bio story: Popup are from Glasgow. They are Adi, Damian, Michael and Nicholas. Some might say that they've worked up a storm - others might say that Scottish weather is too turbulent to notice. They rehearse in a drafty old tobacco factory near the River Clyde where they sit close together to keep warm. This is how they write their songs - by sitting close together until an idea sneaks in through a crack in the wall. There are many cracks - things break - guitar strings, drumsticks, amplifiers, hearts and tempers, and so Adi, Damian, Michael and Nicholas have nowhere to hide - no option but to be honest. They can only be themselves or be Popup. And so Popup simply sound like popup - like Adi, Damian, Michael and Nicholas from Glasgow, and without a word of a lie. They have played a few hundred shows in the UK, Europe and the USA. Some highlights include sets at T in the Park, Latitude, The Wickerman Festival, The Borderline (London), The Paradiso (Amsterdam), The Knitting Factory (New York) and at SxSW 07 & SxSW 08. They have released three singles and one album on Art/goes/pop records in the UK, and one album on Team Love Records in North America. They have grown closer together and had a good few laughs doing so. -- Notable / Radio / TV: Live Radio Sessions recorded on BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 1 Scotland, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Ulster, XFM, KAOS. Live TV Session on BBC 2 Scotland The Music Show Live TV session on STV In Music Playlisted on MTV2 120 Minutes "Lucy, What You Trying To Say?" - XFM Scotland Single of the Year Award 2006, Jim Gellatly "Love Triangle" - Singles of the Year Award 2008, The List "Chinese Burn" - Formula 1 Grand Prix / Pepe Jeans advert sync - 2008. "Lucy, What You Trying To Say?" - BBC 3 sync - Life of Daniel- 2010. Forthcoming events: 2nd album release on Team Love Records, due Summer 2011 in North America/UK. Full supporting tour details TBC.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10996

Artists

Popup

About Popup. The current bio story: Popup are from Glasgow. They are Adi, Damian, Michael and Nicholas. Some might say that they've worked up a storm - others might say that Scottish weather is too turbulent to notice. They rehearse in a drafty old tobacco factory near the River Clyde... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
512

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10:00pm CDT

Prison Garde

Prison Garde is latest incarnation of electronic music monolith Vaughn Robert Squire. A man of many monikers and creative outlets, with a well celebrated history that spans multiple eras and genres of music (as Megasoid, Sixtoo,Villain Accelerate and S&N to name a few projects), Robert is currently spending his days working as a Gallery Curator and Creative Agency Director at Catalog, Vancouver. His nights are spent (as you would expect) expanding on his more well known life as a world-class DJ, Producer, Remixer and Live P.A. act. With almost 20 years of visible contributions to electronic music + an incredible track record for taste-making (Designing for / A&Ring / Producing other artists on) some of the best labels and parties to emerge from North America, he is no stranger to the beat-driven-music thing, and where it meets design, industry, culture and craft. Go check out his sets and see for yourself. His new setup is a one-man 808 driven Live A.V. & P.A performance that is currently tearing up the west coast bass music and club circuits. Forget the history. This is the new. Once again.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13116

Artists

!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Prison Garde

Prison Garde is latest incarnation of electronic music monolith Vaughn Robert Squire. A man of many monikers and creative outlets, with a well celebrated history that spans multiple eras and genres of music (as Megasoid, Sixtoo,Villain Accelerate and S&N to name a few projects), Robert... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Barcelona

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10:00pm CDT

Savoir Adore

“If you've never heard of Savoir Adore, you will. As long as the Almighty God of Indie Rock is a just and righteous god, the pop rock [quintet] headed by co-songwriters Paul Hammer and Deidre Muro is fixin' to explode.” - Free Williamsburg Even in a scene as vibrant as Brooklyn's, Savoir Adore creates something entirely unique and exciting with its addictively lush slant on pop music. As an experimental-pop collective, they paint songs with imagery and imagination while making fans out of the most cynical of critics. Principal members Paul Hammer and Deidre Muro never imagined they would be getting so much attention, from either the blogosophere or A&R scouts. The band originated purely for fun in 2007, when the two multi-instrumentalist songwriters challenged each other to make a concept album in one weekend. This recording ended up being their first EP, The Adventures of Mr. Pumpernickel and the Girl with Animals in her Throat. After their first foray in the studio, the duo continued to create music constantly. "Their songwriting now seems inspired by the musical chemistry Muro and Hammer had upon meeting; it is a chemistry which is kicking and stronger than ever" (Obscure Sound). According to Deidre, “having access to a studio workspace, surrounding ourselves with all kinds of instruments, a brand new collaborative partnership – all of these elements formed a basis of experimentation that became the essence of Savoir Adore." Their instinctive approach to songwriting combines varied personal influences with their a "recording-while-writing" technique, which NPR considers "magical." Says This Week In New York: "[their] pure pop delights and sweet instrumental-heavy tunes.. walk the fine line between nature and technology." The Cantora Records issue of their full-length debut album, In The Wooded Forest, created further buzz and the enthusiasts have steadily followed. “Definitely one of my bands to watch” - Brooklyn Vegan "BBC6 Record of the Week" - July 2010 “One of 8 NYC Bands You Need To Hear” - L Magazine "10 Musicians to watch in 2010 - The Best Kept Secret" - NY Post “Savoir Adore are one of these bands who have proved themselves serious contenders for the title of ‘Most Underrated Band in Brooklyn’” - Free Williamsburg But Savoir Adore doesn't just live in the studio - they have received serious credibility for their full-band live shows, winning over fans and press with their innate musical "energy, precision and beauty" (Channel 3000), delivering the full spectrum of their recordings with a five-member live line-up. Savoir Adore’s natural progression has slowly swollen to the point of bursting; in the words of WOXY: “Sometimes demos and promo disc piles on the desk can be intimidating... so we're late on this Brooklyn [five]-piece, but right on time in my book. Their full-length, 'In The Wooded Forest' is superb.” Savoir Adore will release a free single, Loveliest Creature, on November 15.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12708

Artists

Savoir Adore

If you're not familiar with the back-story of Savoir Adore, what began as a 48-hour challenge between two best friends blossomed into one of Brooklyn's most exciting and unique young bands. With an experimental approach to their writing and recording, Paul Hammer and Deidre Muro weave... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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10:00pm CDT

Sissy-Eared Mollycoddles

The Sissy-Eared Mollycoddles were formed as an experimental Art Music trio in Chicago, 2007. Since the group’s formation, the Mollycoddles have sought to perform only new music by living composers, and have premiered over 30 new works. Recently, the group has focused on music “in the gap” between Pop/Rock and Art Music. The Mollycoddles would love to hear your thoughts on our music or your ideas for future projects. Please email us at sissyearedmollycoddles@gmail.com anytime!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11674

Artists

Sissy-Eared Mollycoddles

The Sissy-Eared Mollycoddles were formed as an experimental Art Music trio in Chicago, 2007. Since the group’s formation, the Mollycoddles have sought to perform only new music by living composers, and have premiered over 30 new works. Recently, the group has focused on music “in... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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10:00pm CDT

Slow Animal

Artists

Slow Animal

Garage punk pop from two pals who met in middle school, found their way through countless bands only to break away and give birth to Slow Animal.

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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10:00pm CDT

Snow Tha Product

Snow tha Product, a native of California, but resident of Texas, is an underground phenomenon and sensation taking the scene by storm in a way that has put male MCs on alert. She’s a beauty and a beast – looks and lyrical skills on the microphone, respectively. Physical stature aside, she stands as tall as any female MC in the game and can wreck a track in fluent Spanish or English with a handful of male MCs trying to match her lyrical level, as she did on Capea El Dough P City Remix. Let us be forthcoming about 22-year-old, Claudia A. Feliciano. We'd put her up against any female MC in the game, and we're confident she'd give anyone of them a run for their money... or take their money. She's a versatile, bilingual lyricist who can fluently chop you up in English or Spanish, so take your pick. She has the swag, attitude, fine-ass looks and in-your-face rhyming abilities to be a hip-hop sensation in the U.S. or Latin America, if only the industry could, as Snow would say it, wake they’re game up. For now, Feliciano, better known to the streets as Snow Tha Product, is going to have to settle for being an international underground buzz-maker. We're not exaggerating. You can find her on anything from videos with major-label Spanish-pop sensations like Jaime Kohen, to hit rap videos in Latin America to underground Mic Passes in Texas. Everything we want in a Latino - excuse us - Latina, hip-hop artist. “I am versatile and even though I've been taught the industry wants you to pick a lane and stay there, I'm too hyperactive for that. I'm going to just swang this Cadillac I call a career.” Follow Snow Tha Product on MySpace and catch her web shows there every Wednesday at 9 p.m. CST. You can also catch her on Twitter, and download her free mixtape, Run Up or Shut Up here. For more information contact Jessica Martinez at 713-658-5475.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11505

Artists

Snow Tha Product

Snow tha Product, a native of California, but resident of Texas, is an underground phenomenon and sensation taking the scene by storm in a way that has put male MCs on alert. She’s a beauty and a beast – looks and lyrical skills on the microphone, respectively. Physical stature... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Fuze

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10:00pm CDT

Social Studies

Social Studies craft intricate songs that combine angular indie rock and classic twee-pop. What distinguishes the San Francisco-based group is their eclectic, complex song writing: unusual structures and mathy beats are tempered by soft edges and danceable casio hooks. Moody, defiant and hopeful, the lyrics celebrate duality through themes of discontent, violence, innocence, renewal, nostalgia, regret and joy. All these elements take shape in unpredictable, catchy songs that burrow into your consciousness and demand repeat listening and a critical reading between the lines. Combine this imaginative songwriting with a consistently high energy live show, and it is no surprise that Social Studies has generated a loyal fanbase and strong buzz in the SF Bay Area and beyond. At the core of Social Studies are Natalia Rogovin on keyboards and vocals, and Michael Jirkovsky on drums. Natalia spent her youth on a commune in rural Oregon and trained to be a classical pianist, while Michael grew up in Chicago and cut his teeth on the Chicago punk scene. The two met in college in Santa Cruz and assembled Social Studies upon graduating and moving to the SF Bay Area a couple of years later. "Wind Up Wooden Heart" is the name of their debut album, released July, 2010 on Antenna Farm Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11049

Artists

Social Studies

Social Studies is a five piece live hip-hop band from Phoenix, Arizona. SS combines live drums, keyboards, turntables, and vocals to create a unique and sensational live show worth seeing. SS has been working hard recording and collaborating with many artists. Their debut album "Class... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Ghost Room

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10:00pm CDT

Special Guest

Artists

Special Guest

http://specialguest.com

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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10:00pm CDT

Sun Araw

SUN ARAW Cameron Stallones began his musical career as a founding member of the experimental psychedelic rock collective Magic Lantern. Soon after, demos originally intended to light the Lantern became the first Sun Araw LP: The Phynx. Sun Araw blossomed as a solo project in attempted geosynchronous orbit with the Eternal Now: oblique six-dimensional transmissions from changeless environs. Structural and spiritual inspiration for Sun Araw comes primarily from Cameron’s first artistic love: film and filmmakers, especially those invested in the long-take (Tarkovsky, Altman, Bela Tarr, Greenaway). Devoted to long-form mantric music, the ethos is similar: straight lampin’ in deep focus, angle after angle on the melodic object, gaining strength from the subsequent breakdown of the illusion of fixed perspective. Since 2007, 4 full-length LPs, 3 EPs, and 5 cassettes have walked the mind-planes from psychedelic drone to melted afrobeat, from warped dub to minimal composition. These releases have been praised in Wire Magazine (who selected Heavy Deeds as one of the top 50 records of 2008, and On Patrol in the top 50 of 2010), The New Yorker, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Uncut Magazine, Mojo, Pitchfork, and beyond. Sun Araw has performed in the US, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand with hundreds of artists including luminaries like Christian Fennesz and Konono No. 1. Spiraling outwards along mandalic patterns, Sun Araw has become a total vehicle for artistic expression as Cameron creates the extensive artwork for each release, writes detailed liner notes, and has directed the music video for the single “Deep Cover.” By day, Cameron is the Acquisitions Coordinator at the Academy Film Archive, and his interest in film and directing continues to infiltrate the Sun Araw project. Currently, he is preparing to collaborate with his wife (artist Erica Ryan Stallones) on a short film shot on 35mm that will accompany the new Sun Araw record, Ancient Romans. Discography: as Sun Araw- The Phynx [NNF112 CD-R (2007) and LP (2009)] Boat Trip [STUNNED04 3" CD (2008) and WOODSIST018 LP(2008)] Beach Head [NNF140 LP (2008)] Hey Mandala! [NNF147 PREDATOR VISION SPLIT LP (2009)] Leaves Like These [NNF112A c20 (2009)] Heavy Deeds [NNF169 LP (2009)] In Orbit [STUNNED51 c30 (2009)] Geneva Hits [MGSA001 c40 (2009)] Sun Ark [NNF183 7" (2010)] On Patrol [NNF187 2xLP (2010)] Off Duty [WOODSIST045 12" EP (2010)] Major Grotto [HUSTLE MUSCLE03 c20 (2010)] Livephreaxxx! ! ! ! [LEAVING010 c30 (2010)] in Magic Lantern- At the Mountains of Madness [NNF103 c30 (2007)] High Beams [NNF137 LP (2008)] Magic Lantern [WOODSIST019 LP (2008)] Underwater Dynasty [URCK2025 HOP FROG KOLLECTIV SPLIT LP (2009)] Platoon [NNF190 LP (2010)] Showstopper [NNF190a 7” (2010)] Magic Lantern/Ben Nash [BLACKEST RAINBOW split LP (2010)] in Pocahaunted- Passage [TMU202 LP (2009)] Make it Real [NNF188 LP (2010)] in Vibes- You God It [NNF148 c20 (2009)] Psychic [NNF159 7” (2009)] in Sohni Chambers- Sohni Chambers presents Yaw-Mah-Ha [Goaty Tapes c40 (2010)]
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13306

Artists

Sun Araw

http://sunaraw.com

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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10:00pm CDT

Terri Clark

With more than five million albums sold and nearly a dozen Top 10 hits to her credit, Terri Clark has emerged as a singular voice on the country music landscape – driving, passionate, spirited – and every bit her own woman. A dynamic, no-holds-barred live performer – and one of the rare female country artists capable of throwing down some impressive guitar work – the Alberta, Canada native has toured with such superstars as Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, and George Strait on her way to becoming a eight-time, fan-voted Canadian Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year. A prolific songwriter and hard-charging traditionalist, Clark spent years playing dive bars and entering talent competitions before she first hit the charts in 1995 with “Better Things to Do” and never looked back. She is the first Canadian female to be inducted into the prestigious Grand Ole Opry and has received multiple CMA and ACM Female Vocalist nominations, in addition to a pair of Juno Awards and a remarkable 17 CCMA trophies. For close to three years, Terri was the only woman in country music to score a #1 single when she soared up the charts with “I Just Wanna Be Mad,” one of a long string of successes including such hits as “You’re Easy on the Eyes,” “When Boy Meets Girl,” “I Wanna Do It All,” “Poor Poor Pitiful Me,” and “Girls Lie Too.” As songwriter, vocalist, entertainer, and personality, Terri connects with listeners in a very genuine way, at least in part because of her willingness to reach past the obvious for the real-life bottom line in her music, embracing strength and vulnerability, playfulness, sexiness, and a refreshing emotional candor.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15186

Artists

Terri Clark

With more than five million albums sold and nearly a dozen Top 10 hits to her credit, Terri Clark has emerged as a singular voice on the country music landscape – driving, passionate, spirited – and every bit her own woman. A dynamic, no-holds-barred live performer – and one... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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10:00pm CDT

Thavius Beck

Composer of mercurial soundtracks for uncertain times, Thavius Beck conjoins various strains of electronic music to arrive at a daringly ambitious sound. He has received recognition in The Wire, Spin, and Urb for his solo releases under the moniker Adlib, the Labwaste project with fellow LA artist Subtitle, his recent production for fellow Mush artist K-The-I???, his early work with Global Phlowtations, numerous guest appearances, and producing alongside Trent Reznor for and touring in support of and accompanying Saul Williams. An exceptional programmer, engineer and multi-instrumentalist, Thavius Beck’s many talents allow him to take a song from idea to completion without ever having to leave his cluttered studio. Uncompromising vision and an ear for the unusual are staples of this writer/producer’s work.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12820

Artists

Thavius Beck

Composer of mercurial soundtracks for uncertain times, Thavius Beck conjoins various strains of electronic music to arrive at a daringly ambitious sound. He has received recognition in The Wire, Spin, and Urb for his solo releases under the moniker Adlib, the Labwaste project with... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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10:00pm CDT

The Bright Light Social Hour

The Bright Light Social Hour is an American rock band from Austin, Texas. Born out of a university art-rock collective, The Bright Light Social Hour has evolved into an unabashedly wide-screen rock group, melding fists-up rock and roll with muscular funk, soul, and psychedelia. Named 'Best Indie Band' at the 2010 Austin Music Awards, the Central Texas-raised young men of The Bright Light Social Hour have built their growing reputation through several EPs and exhilarating widely-acclaimed live shows, including the 2009 Austin City Limits Festival. In culmination of their long, studied development, the band is releasing their debut full-length album, simply titled "The Bright Light Social Hour." Recorded in five studios around Austin during summer 2010, the album is founded on sun-drenched optimism, raucous youth, and an innovative brew of American music of varying types - classic rock, contemporary indie, rhythm and blues, dance, and soul. Producer Danny Reisch of Good Danny's utilized the best elements of vintage and modern recording to achieve a sound both forward-looking and evocative of 1970s hi-fi. The first track, "Shanty," pairs southern rock with hard disco, featuring the searing slide licks of guitarist Curtis Roush. Following the lean, exuberant stomp of "Bare Hands Bare Feet," the band settles into the dark psychedelic-funk of "La Piedra De La Iguana," led by keyboardist A.J. Vincent's dusky vocal and Farfisa organ work. Throughout the middle of the record, the solemn rhythm and blues of "Detroit" is juxtaposed with "Back And Forth," a four-on-the-floor disco-funk romp. On "Garden Of The Gods," the album's penultimate 10-minute epic, the band evolves from stately ballroom Americana to an expansive, ensemble anthem, conjuring up their limber and unrelenting live sets. The fiery "Rhubarb Jam" closes out the record, featuring the agile, booming funk of bassist Jack O'Brien and drummer Joseph Mirasole. The Bright Light Social Hour will be touring nationwide in support of their debut album throughout 2011. Replete with their vital sound, deep brotherhood, and ever-growing facial hair, the band is steadfast in their singular aim - enduring rock and roll.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12354

Artists

The Bright Light Social Hour

The Bright Light Social Hour is a psychedelic southern rock band from Austin, Texas. Born out of a university art-rock collective, the band first gained attention in Austin from their incendiary live performances and innovative vision of rock and roll. Melding southern rock, hard... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Momo's

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10:00pm CDT

The Cataracs and Dev

Artists

The Cataracs and Dev

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Phoenix

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10:00pm CDT

The Chain Gang of 1974

“My brothers and I were surrounded by music growing up,” explains Kamtin Mohager, the shape-shifting singer/multi-instrumentalist behind the Chain Gang of 1974. “Not Beatles albums or anything like that; more like the Persian records our parents played all the time. And when we got older, it was up to us to discover everything.” Born in San Jose and raised in Hawaii, Mohager spent his first 13 years obsessing over inline hockey and the idea of being drafted by the NHL one day. A series of life-changing events were set in motion once Mohager’s family moved to Colorado, however. The first of which involved the final scene from Real Genius—quite possibly Val Kilmer’s finest hour—and its penultimate ‘popcorn song’, a.k.a. “Everybody Rules the World.” “I love ‘80s music, but not typical new-wave stuff,” says Mohager. “Like I’m way into Tears For Fears and Talk Talk, the other side of the spectrum, really.” That’s abundantly clear on White Guts, a record that’s nearly as restless as Chain Gang’s previous collection of early recordings, Fantastic Nostalgic. The way Mohager sees it, his first proper release was “all over the place, from a piano ballad to songs that sound like Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Primal Scream or Justice.” White Guts, on the other hand, funnels three years of instrument-swapping, sample-splicing experience into a lean, focused listen. So while “Stop!” and the rather epic “Hold On” hint at everything from LCD Soundsystem to Talking Heads, they make perfect sense in the context of deep cuts like the synth-flecked “Don’t Walk Away” and bass-guided “Matter of Time,” shimmering power ballads that could have been on the soundtrack of Sixteen Candles or Pretty in Pink. What sets the Chain Gang of 1974 apart from other Reagan-era revivalists is Mohager’s innate sense of rhythm, a skill he acquired at an early age. And we’re not just talking about his parents’ punchy, groove-riding record collection. We’re talking about family gatherings and traditions that taught Mohager how to make a crowd of cool kids uncross their arms and dance like there’s pistols pointed at their feet. “Everyone lets loose at our shows,” says Mohager. “It’s a party, man. If only I had a dollar for every time someone bum-rushed the stage or grabbed one of our instruments.” Things are bound to get worse, too, as his live band—a quartet that’s a far cry from Mohager’s original iPod/bass setup—spends the next six months spreading the Chain Gang gospel far beyond its Rocky Mountain beginnings. Or as the man behind every last beat puts it, “I’m letting the music just be, and if something’s meant to happen, it’s meant to happen.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14747

Artists

The Chain Gang of 1974

“My brothers and I were surrounded by music growing up,” explains Kamtin Mohager, the genre-jumping singer/multi-instrumentalist behind The Chain Gang of 1974. “Not Beatles albums or anything like that; more like the Persian records our parents played all the time. And when... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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10:00pm CDT

The Dodos

The Dodos No Color (Frenchkiss) The drums hit you in the chest first, spraying your speakers like swift gunshots. But then Meric Long's finger-picked chords kick in, cascading across Logan Kroeber's brass knuckle beats like only the best Dodos songs can. This forward motion feeling has driven the duo since 2005, but several key changes lift their fourth LP (No Color) to another level. For one thing, the band reunited with Portland producer John Askew, the man behind the boards of the Dodos' first two full-lengths, Beware of the Maniacs and Visiter. Having an old friend around was like adding an honorary third member; a voice of reason who can isn't afraid of vetoing ill-fated ideas. Ideas like glossy layers of vibraphone that lost their luster halfway through. The main focus of No Color was to bottle the frenzied folk approach that's been there since the beginning. And it works damn well, from the dagger-drawing dynamics and brain-burrowing choruses of 'Black Night' to the hairpin turns and splashy percussion of 'Good.' And then there are the songs that'll make you want to dub old episodes of 120 Minutes, including the instrumental break of 'Don't Stop' and the sneak attack solo that weaves its way around the steely rhythms of 'Don't Try and Hide It.' 'I have a love for '90s riffs that I haven't gotten to showcase in this band,' says Long. 'The most fun I had with this record was when I got to strap on the electric guitar and come up with Billy Corgan riffs while the tape was rolling.' It's as if Long's finally got to live the flannel-era fantasies that started when he was a teenager, tearing guitar tabs out of magazines at a local pharmacy. The catch? There's less room for error than there's ever been. 'We're more naked this way,' explains Long. 'You can hide a lot of your mistakes on an acoustic, but with an electric, every single note is much louder and more piercing. So I have to be way more on top of my playing now.' And so do we.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13536

Artists

The Dodos

The Dodos No Color (Frenchkiss) The drums hit you in the chest first, spraying your speakers like swift gunshots. But then Meric Long's finger-picked chords kick in, cascading across Logan Kroeber's brass knuckle beats like only the best Dodos songs can. This forward motion feeling... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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10:00pm CDT

The High Dials

Over 8 years and 4 albums, Montreal band the High Dials have turned out a varied repertoire of anthemic pop, upbeat psych and melancholic folk-rock balladry. They debuted on NYC-based Rainbow Quartz Records in 2003 with "A New Devotion", a mishmash of retro-freakbeat sounds and shimmering pop with a hidden lyrical storyline. The album made a fan of Little Steven Van Zandt of Bruce Springsteen fame who played them regularly on his syndicated radio show.   "War of the Wakening Phantoms" (2005) was their lovesick follow-up. It caught the attention of the mainstream press and went to number one on Canadian college radio charts. The High Dials hit the road as tour partners for both Brian Jonestown Massacre and Neko Case, criss-crossing North America and the UK over many months.  In 2007, they released “The Holy Ground EP”, which featured a collaboration with Rod Argent, legendary songwriter of The Zombies.   In 2008, they released the eclectic, sprawling double album "Moon Country", which showcased everything from droning dance grooves and spaced-out rock to wistful cosmic folk. They returned to the road, a cycle that peaked with a memorable opening slot for Echo & the Bunnymen at SXSW 2009. In 2010 they built a home studio in Montreal and released their 4th LP, "Anthems for Doomed Youth".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12007

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The High Dials

Over 8 years and 4 albums, Montreal band the High Dials have turned out a varied repertoire of anthemic pop, upbeat psych and melancholic folk-rock balladry. They debuted on NYC-based Rainbow Quartz Records in 2003 with "A New Devotion", a mishmash of retro-freakbeat sounds and shimmering... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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10:00pm CDT

The Spinto Band

The Spinto Band have just competed their third full length album. The recordings were self-produced in their Delaware studio over the course of 2010. In the coming months they are preparing for the release of the album and an accompanying tour. In addition, the band helped create the soundtrack for the 2011 film The Beast Pageant.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14382

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The Spinto Band

Just like the next season of Mad Men, some things need a bit of time to stew. Such is the case for the upcoming album from The Spinto Band, titled Shy Pursuit. Forged in their Delaware studio, the latest release from the band promises to be their most exciting and inventive set of... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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10:00pm CDT

The Yellow Dogs

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The Yellow Dogs

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Habana Bar

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10:00pm CDT

This Is The Kit

This Is The Kit is the musical project of Kate Stables. 2010 sees the release of Wriggle Out The Restless, their second album and their first with Dreamboat. In 2005 Rob da bank’s Sunday Best label released a 7” single “Two Wooden Spoons” which was followed by the band’s first full length, Krulle Bol produced by John Parish, released on the the French label Microbe in 2008. More recently there have been collaborations leading to the single of “White Ash Cut and Vitamins” on cassette and a split 7” with the Belgian band Soy Un Caballo. Live, This Is The Kit constantly impress. Low-key busking sessions have been interspersed by gigs with Vetiver, The National, Elysian Fields, Jeffrey Lewis, and Jose Gonzales. Under their own steam and often joined by long term collaborator Jesse Vernon they have played tiny village halls to the Acoustic stage at Glastonbury Festival. Kate sings and plays guitar, banjo, trumpet, and percussion. Her long-time collaborator and regular live companion Jesse Vernon produced the album and contributes guitars, violin and percussion.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14566

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This Is The Kit

This Is The Kit is the musical project of Kate Stables. 2010 sees the release of Wriggle Out The Restless, their second album and their first with Dreamboat. In 2005 Rob da bank’s Sunday Best label released a 7” single “Two Wooden Spoons” which was followed by the band’s... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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10:00pm CDT

Vicente Gayo

VicenteGayo is a band originating from Satelité, Estado de México, which was formed in mid 2007. Vicente Gayo’s sound is defined by the basic elements of rock (lead guitar, bass, and percussion) in conjunction with “circuit bending” (electronic games and synths from the 80’s) created by themselves. This fusion of instruments creates an original sound that is very much their own.   Their first material was recorded in December of 2007 at Asrael Studios ( Austin TVs studio), mixed and produced by Erick Espartacus, mastered by Harris Newman (Arcade Fire, Crystal Castles, etc) in Montreal Canada.   The first two singles, “Fin De Transmission” and “G-A-Y-O” have received airplay on major radio stations such as Reactor, Radio-Ibero, and Interferencia, among others. The video for “Fin De Transmission” and “GAYO” has been on regular rotation on MTV Latinoamerica, and many others music channels.   In 2009, VicenteGayo has performed in Mexico’s major cities (Monterrey, Guadalajara, Cd. Juarez, etc) in addition to a Los Angeles performance. Now, in 2010, VicenteGayo has been invited to play at SXSW and more recently they perform at Latin America’s most important “Rock en Español” music festival, Vive Latino. Recently they were nominated for 5 indie-o music awards from Mexico city, including, best live act, band of the year,and many others.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12659

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Vicente Gayo

VicenteGayo is a band originating from Satelité, Estado de México, which was formed in mid 2007. Vicente Gayo’s sound is defined by the basic elements of rock (lead guitar, bass, and percussion) in conjunction with “circuit bending” (electronic games and synths from the 80’s... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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10:00pm CDT

We Are Enfant Terrible

We Are Enfant Terrible make ecstatic, sugar-rush electro indie rock, songs that make you want to party with childlike abandon. A French trio composed of three Lille natives who share a passion for fashion, video games, and wildly-thoughtful dance music, they perform with guitars, drums, and a reprogrammed Nintendo Game Boy. In their short run as a group they’ve developed a passionate fan base on both sides of the Atlantic, and their new Wild Fish EP showcases buzz-worthy tracks like “Flesh ‘n’ Blood Kids.” Their debut full-length arrives in early 2011 on Last Gang Records. Lead singer and keyboard player Clo Floret met the group’s guitarist Thomas Fourny when they were in school together in Lille – France’s fourth biggest city, near the Belgium border. As the story goes, Clo was running late, and Thomas – who Clo claims was “spying” on her -- invited her to cut class with him. He was already in a rock band, but after they split up, he invited her to collaborate. “Thomas made me sing on one of his song, ‘cause I wrote good lyrics,” says Clo, in her wonderfully-idiosyncratic English. Not long afterwards they met the guy who would become WAET’s third member -- Cyril Debarge, a hyper, wild drummer who has a one-man band called Funky Fingers and specializes in Game Boy-style music. “We were all excited to mix our sounds and personalities,” explains Clo. “Pop rock with eight bit; crazy performers but shy children; Frenchies who try to speak their best English.” Though Clo has moved to Paris, the group kicked off in May of 2008 and has been able to successfully merge their talents and interests. They decided early on to perform in English, believing it makes their lyrics “bounce” better. “Mozart was asked to write operas in German, and he refused because he thought that operas only sound right in Italian,” explains Thomas. “It’s quite the same for us. We are not against French pop music, it’s just that French is a very difficult sound in pop.” WAET fever immediately began to take hold with the release of their EP, “Thanks For The Fish.” Next followed a pair of singles, “Wild Child” and “Flesh ‘n’ Blood Kids,” released together as a limited-edition vinyl pressing of 500 copies. The latter is a powerful and universal story of an unattractive kid who feels detached from his schoolmates and family. “He wants to ride the big wave/ That every kids ride,” goes the chorus, “Finding a place where/ All goes back to normal.” “We all could know this kind of person in high school or anywhere else,” says Clo, noting that the song idea came to her from a GQ story about an outcast college student who impersonated a sexy girl on the internet to blackmail his classmates. Wild Fish also features an addictive “Flesh ‘n’ Blood Kids” remix by Swedish newcomers PAaNik, as well as “Wild Child” remixes by Chew Lips and Juiceboxxx. WAET’s manic milieu features bits of punk, sonic indie guitar, and biting drums crossed with ‘80s-inspired, eight bit, minimalist sound, something like an indie New Order meets Crystal Castles and The Ting Tings, or the Pixies stuck inside of a Game Boy. Cyril started programming and performing with the old school Nintendo player after discovering a simple software that operates with it, and with the group he now uses various lo-fi noises, as well as sounds from the old-school Texas Instrument toy, Speak & Spell. Thomas says the group loves the “purity” of the unlikely instrument, that it can be “so smooth and sometimes so aggressive.” Notes Cyril: “We didn’t choose to love this sound, we’ve been raised with it. From 6-12 years old, the only music we listened to was video games music.” Oddly, the group’s very first tour -- and some of their very first shows ever -- were in China, and hyper Cyril broke four snare head drums. (They can laugh about it now.) They filmed a mini-documentary of the tour, which captures their playfulness and shows them attempting to ingest delicacies such as birds, snakes, and turtles. They’ve since performed everywhere from late night Berlin grottos to major Euro festivals like Montreux Jazz Fest and Eurockeennes, as well as rocking parties for Club NME in London, NYC, Paris and Rome. Beyond music, they also claim inspiration from ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s pop culture, not to mention Roman history (Thomas), Belgian cooking (Cyril), and kittens (Clo). Each has embraced the social network revolution, with Cyril noting the power of Tumblr, Facebook, and Twitter to share resources while bypassing the traditional media gatekeepers. As for their fashion sense, Clo says they attempt to coordinate their colors and outfits “like a good Tetris game,” and calls the three of them “classy modern clowns.” “Thomas and I are Clo’s dolls,” insists Cyril. “She can dress us as she wants, matching our colors with her dress. That’s not the truth -- but it’s not so far away.” With Wild Fish, the group continues spreading their message of joy, tolerance, and celebration, and their upcoming full-length promises more mirthful inspiration. “We sometimes listen to the music in reverse to have new ideas coming from nowhere,” says Thomas of the group’s creative process. “We are always trying new processes to produce the songs, to keep it fun.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15027

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We Are Enfant Terrible

We Are Enfant Terrible make ecstatic, sugar-rush electro indie rock, songs that make you want to party with childlike abandon. A French trio composed of three Lille natives who share a passion for fashion, video games, and wildly-thoughtful dance music, they perform with guitars... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Swan Dive

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10:00pm CDT

White Hills

Formed by Dave W. on guitar and Ego Sensation on bass, White Hills are an ever changing entity and always striving to push the envelope. "Heads On Fire", out of print on vinyl and CD, was Thrill Jockey's first White Hills release in partnership with London's Rocket Recordings. The album winds through a sonic maze a la Hawkwind, with a nod to the more gritty fuzzed out playing of Mudhoney. The out of print "Dead" EP that followed, explored more drone heavy territory and textured soundscapes. "White Hills" finds the band at a break through point musically. It is still heavy and would certainly be labeled "Space Rock" but it finds the band employing a more open and free flowing style of playing. Recorded over the course of three days in the summer of 2009, basic tracks for the album were laid down at The Ocropolis, Oneida's studio located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. All drums on the album were played by Kid Millions of Oneida. Later some overdubbing, vocal tracking and mixing were done at 60B in Manhattan. In contrast to previous recordings that were very rigid and adhering to the rehearsed versions, the self-titled album is loose and open. Dave W. wanted to "let things fly" in the studio. The focus was not so much on precision but on capturing the emotion in the playing. At one point while recording the track "Dead", Kid dropped one of his sticks but kept on barreling through the track. What was a mess up ended up adding an new dimension to the song. Everyone thought it was amazing so it was kept in. Dave W. is a very guttural guitar player and whether it's live or in the studio, his goal is to create an emotive experience for the listener. "White Hills" stands apart from previous albums in that there's a certain intimacy to it, a toughness and brutality. In the mind of the band, it is a rebirth, a new beginning, and the eponymous title reflects this. The LP and CD versions are not only different in artwork, they are sequenced differently with the respective formats in mind. The CD will have three exclusive tracks and is in a deluxe mini-gatefold LP jacket with a full-color booklet. The LP will have two exclusive tracks, come with a download that includes the CD tracks, and have a silver foil embossed sleeve. The band are about to tour with Pontiak in Europe in early 2010, and will follow with a spring tour of the States.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12517

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White Hills

Formed by Dave W. on guitar and Ego Sensation on bass, White Hills are an ever changing entity and always striving to push the envelope. "Heads On Fire", out of print on vinyl and CD, was Thrill Jockey's first White Hills release in partnership with London's Rocket Recordings. The... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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10:00pm CDT

Ximena Sariñana

Ximena Sariñana When Mexican vocalist Ximena Sariñana released her debut solo album, Mediocre, in 2008, Rolling Stone gave it four stars and praised it as “one of the strongest debuts from a female singer-songwriter since Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me.” Recording the Spanish-language album was a natural step for Sariñana, who had risen to fame in her homeland as a child actress and had fronted a successful indie band for four years. “In Mexico, people believed in me as an artist,” says the fully bilingual 25-year-old. So when she began thinking about recording an album in English she was confronted with a tough decision: “Either stay in my country, where everyone knows who I am, or start from scratch and convince people that I’m worth it.” She chose the latter. The result is a collection of songs that showcase her deep, striking voice, smart, thoughtful lyrics and offbeat personality. “I think of albums as Polaroid pictures of who I was at that given moment,” says Sariñana. “All the songs are a bit dark. They capture a sort of general doom that I try to compensate with humor,” she says. The lead single, “Different,” opens with a playful whistle but is really an apology to listeners “about maybe not expressing myself clearly because of my different nationality,” while “Bringing Us Down” was inspired by the poem “Candles” by Greek poet Constantine P. Cavafy and deals with growing older and looking back at the fading past. The album not only reflects Sariñana’s wise-beyond-her years demeanor, but also the kind of sonic growth and experimentation expected from a risk-taker. “Everything was about forcing myself out of my comfort zone,” says the singer, having leapt beyond her usual stripped down, mellow arrangements and into more daring musical territory. “I wanted quicker, bigger sounding songs and more bass and electronic instruments,” says Sariñana, who plays the piano throughout. “I needed to be able to move to it on stage.” To help accomplish this, she enlisted producers Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Devo, The Bird and the Bee), Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Natalia Lafourcade. Recorded in Los Angeles, the songs are indeed snapshots; vignettes of events and emotions ornamented by lush arrangements and lightened by occasional whimsy. “Common Ground” is exalted with bells and space drums and “Wrong Miracle” includes circuit-bent children’s toys and footsteps on gravel. “Echo Park,” one of the last songs recorded, was built around a Casio drum machine and the need for a little comic relief. “I wanted to write something that was going to make me laugh. I didn’t want to go too deep or serious like I usually do,” says Sariñana. “I decided to make fun of how girls, especially in my world, always fall for guys in a band.” “Tu Y Yo” (You and Me) is the only song on the album sung entirely in Spanish. “My mother language and the country where I live in is such an important part of who I am,” says Sariñana, who was born in Guadalajara and raised partly in LA before moving to Mexico City. Raised in a highly creative family—her mother is a screenwriter and her father is a film director and producer—instilled a love of the arts in her early on. “I was four years old when I started acting,” says Sariñana, a natural-born entertainer who became a household name in Mexico by appearing in 11 films (among them box office hit Amar Te Duele and film festival winner Dos Abrazos) as well as three prime time telenovelas. An early discovery of jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald ignited her love of music, and at age 15 she began studying at Mexico’s Academia de Musica Fermatta. At 17, she honed her vocal skills during a five-week program at Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music and then began fronting a jazz-funk fusion band called Feliz No Cumpleaños (Happy Un-Birthday) which “made a bit of noise in the underground,” as she puts it. She also brought together her loves of film and music on occasion, co-writing and singing three songs on the Amar Te Duele soundtrack (which stayed on the Top 10 Soundtracks list in Mexico for 10 years) and acting as music supervisor for several films. By the time Mediocre was released, Ximena’s status as a artist was already cemented; the record debuted at number one in Mexico and went platinum soon after. Mediocre reached #10 on the Billboard Latin Pop Chart, #38 on the Billboard Latin Album Chart and Ximena was the only Latin artist in iTunes Best 10 Albums of 2008. She won the Best New Artist Award in the Premios MTV Latinoamerica 2008 (Latin MTV Awards) and received three Latin Grammy Nominations for Best New Artist, Best Alternative Song and Producer of the Year. Mediocre also received a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album. Despite her successes, Sariñana has no expectations when it comes to her English-language debut. “It’s my first record to a lot of people. I just hope listeners can hear the honesty in the album,” she says. “I titled it after myself because my name keeps it close to me and who I am as an artist and a person.” It’s a name many will come to recognize soon enough.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14047

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Ximena Sariñana

Ximena Sariñana When Mexican vocalist Ximena Sariñana released her debut solo album, Mediocre, in 2008, Rolling Stone gave it four stars and praised it as “one of the strongest debuts from a female singer-songwriter since Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me.” Recording the Spanish-language... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Prague

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10:00pm CDT

Yellow Ostrich

Yellow Ostrich formed in a Wisconsin dorm room in early 2009 as the solo recording project of Alex Schaaf. Over the course of the next year, Schaaf released six albums and EPs, including three EPs in August, 2010: Fade Cave, The Morgan Freeman EP, and The Serious Kids EP. Alex relocated to New York City in the summer of 2010, recruited Michael Tapper (We Are Scientists/Bishop Allen) to play drums and Jon Natchez to play everything else, and began to play locally in New York City. The Mistress, Yellow Ostrich's debut LP, was released in October.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13913

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Yellow Ostrich

http://yellowostrich.com

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Antone's

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10:00pm CDT

Zedd

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ZEDD

The prodigiously talented electro-house producer/DJ is known for glitchy, hard-hitting beats and dance floor-filling remixes for the likes of Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, and Skrillex. “Clarity,” the title track from his debut album, was an international smash. Watch him hit... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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10:10pm CDT

Blank Realm

Coming from the fertile Brisbane experimental pop underground, Blank Realm have earned reputation for ecstatic live performances and critically acclaimed, highly sought after, records. Fusing 60s psych, garage, punk and noise into in a giddy amalgam, Blank Realm have toured extensively and earned a reputation, amongst the heads, as one of the country’s most exciting live bands.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13009

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Blank Realm

Coming from the fertile Brisbane experimental pop underground, Blank Realm have earned reputation for ecstatic live performances and critically acclaimed, highly sought after, records. Fusing 60s psych, garage, punk and noise into in a giddy amalgam, Blank Realm have toured extensively... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:10pm - 11:10pm CDT
The Hideout

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10:10pm CDT

Nick 13

Nick 13 is best known as the singer, songwriter and guitarist for the band Tiger Army. For several years, the frontman has planned to do an album based in the country music styles he first explored in the Tiger Army songs "Outlaw Heart" (1999), "In The Orchard" (2001), "The Long Road" (2004) and "Where The Moss Slowly Grows" (2007). In 2008 during a tour stop in Nashville, 13 decided that he would make his longtime dream of recording an album and playing live with a roots-based solo project a reality. "Tiger Army isn't going away. But while roots music has always been an element of Tiger Army's sound, a whole album in the style of 'Outlaw Heart' or 'In the Orchard' would be a different thing, so I'm just going to call it Nick 13." The vintage American sounds of 1930s-1960s hillbilly, honky-tonk and bluegrass have been a longtime love of 13's, an extension of his exploration of American rockabilly music as a youth. "When I wrote 'Outlaw Heart' for the first Tiger Army album, I figured people would hate it as a lot of our audience came from the world of punk rock. I released it anyway because it was a song I loved and it meant a lot to me. People were more open-minded than I thought, and it became not only one of my favorites, but one of the favorites of our fans. It was conceived as one song, but it was just the beginning." Much of 2009 was spent writing & gathering inspiration for the new project, including a return to Nashville. Nick 13 made his live debut as a solo country artist in 2009 as part of Tiger Army’s 2nd annual “Octoberflame” festival, playing two songs a night, including the brand new tracks “When They Carry My Body Down,” “Gambler’s Life” (co-written with Alain Whyte) and a honky-tonk version of the Tiger Army classic “Cupid’s Victim.” The songs were played as a guest appearance during Tiger Army’s set, which necessitated a changeover to a five-piece lineup with different players from Tiger Army’s longtime three-piece setup. "I've been asked about doing a recording or project that was entirely country-based since the first album was released. It was an intriguing idea to me that I kept coming back to over the years, but I was always too busy with Tiger Army,” 13 says. But while emphasizing that Tiger Army has NOT broken up, 13 notes that the country solo project has taken precedence for 2010 -- “This is where my passion lies right now, I’m excited to see where the future leads.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13340

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Nick 13

Nick 13 is best known as the singer, songwriter and guitarist for the band Tiger Army. For several years, the frontman has planned to do an album based in the country music styles he first explored in the Tiger Army songs "Outlaw Heart" (1999), "In The Orchard" (2001), "The Long Road... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:10pm - 11:10pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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10:15pm CDT

An-Ten-Nae

An*Ten*Nae is one of San Francisco’s most sought after DJs and live performers. He has taken the art of live remixing to new heights with his own customized setup, that bends genres in ways seldom heard. This sound is called Acid Crunk, and there are no rules, no restraints in its quest for pure sound that is not Homogenized. 2010 also sees the birth of An*Ten*Nae “The Live Experience, featuring an audio visual barrage including live drums and synths combined with dramatic theatrical and visual stimulation. Welcome to the future, and no it wont be televised. An*Ten*Nae is an entity possessing the human mind of one Adam Ohana, giving him the ability to transcend above the constraints of music rigidity and transmit bass heavy, crunked out beats of the highest order. His bar raising Live mix mashup compilations, “Punk Rock Country Hop” and “Acid Crunk Vol. 1” have set the standard and has defined an era with over 300,000 downloads to date. Picking up steam in 2009 Acid Crunk Vol. 2 maintained the # 1 seller in Dubstep, Electronica and Chillout genres simultaneously while also having all 14 tracks in their respective genre top 10, as well as rocking the charts on iTunes, Juno Digital and a host of other sites. With an album in the works and the ever growing Acid Crunk series running at full steam, we see no end in site for the ever changing chameleon known as An*Ten*Nae. Besides DJ’ing and producing electronic music for over 10 years on a wide collection of esteemed labels, Adam Ohana has also been an instrumental part of the underground music culture in SF. From being the Music director at of San Francisco’s largest Club venue 1015 Folsom, to his production company called An*Ten*Nae Presents. These events helped break a lot of artists in Bass oriented music on the west coast, including Bassnectar, Glitch Mob, Rusko, Modeselektor and Tipper to name a few. His events have helped catalyze what is now a thriving music scene that spans the west coast and increasingly proliferating dance music culture as a whole. He also produces and performs with DJ Laura as The Lo Riderz, a project that can only be described as a concoction of liquid sassafras that aims to take the party to a deeper level, new music from this duo will be available shortly.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13092

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An-Ten-Nae

An*Ten*Nae is one of San Francisco’s most sought after DJs and live performers. He has taken the art of live remixing to new heights with his own customized setup, that bends genres in ways seldom heard. This sound is called Acid Crunk, and there are no rules, no restraints in its... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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10:15pm CDT

Cubic Zirconia

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Cubic Zirconia

Friday March 18, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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10:15pm CDT

Dead To Me

Hailing fro San Francisco, Dead To Me have graced the music world with two LPs(Cuban Ballerina 2006, African Elephnats 2010)and one EP(Little Brother 2008) on the legendary Fat Wreck Chords. While one might expect to hear the typical fast beats with snotty immature lyrics and bro dude attitude of some of their label mates, DTM is a band that takes great pride in being an original sounding band with well thought out lyrics ranging from political to personal, sad to hopeful, and pissed off to posi. These "old soul" punks get more inspiration from books and the multicultural spirit that permeates the San Francisco streets than they do from their punk rock contemporaries. With sounds ranging from straight forward punk and indie rock, to reggae and 90's grunge Dead To Me has always kept fans guessing and anxious to hear what they will do next. In a scene chock full of bands that choose to play it safe and regurgitate tried and true riffs, Dead To Me dares to explore new ground on every release and insist on pushing themselves and their music to achieve consistent originality and constant relevance. Having survived a couple of line up changes, the newest formation is here to stay and the punk scene is better for it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14259

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Dead To Me

Hailing fro San Francisco, Dead To Me have graced the music world with two LPs(Cuban Ballerina 2006, African Elephnats 2010)and one EP(Little Brother 2008) on the legendary Fat Wreck Chords. While one might expect to hear the typical fast beats with snotty immature lyrics and bro... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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10:15pm CDT

Hunx & His Punx

Too Young To Be In Love is the first fully-realized Hunx and His Punx album, and the group's first for Hardly Art. It was recorded in New York City by Ivan Julian-one of the founding members of inimitable NYC punk legends Richard Hell and the Voidoids. This record was made in the same studio that one of Hunx's idols, Ronnie Spector, once recorded in. While it is preceded by the Gay Singles LP (True Panther Sounds/Matador Records, 2009), a collection of hard-to-find and out-of-print 7' singles, Too Young To Be In Love is the first proper studio record from Hunx and His Punx. Too Young To Be In Love also marks the first time the group has ever been comprised entirely by 'punkettes'-another name for the all girl band that band leader Seth Bogart (aka Hunx) always dreamed of. Shannon Shaw (of Shannon and the Clams) plays bass, and wrote three of the album's songs. Her powerful voice on 'Lovers Lane' and 'The Curse of Being Young' crackles and breaks with a raw ferocity that perfectly compliments Hunx's swoon-worthy nasal croon. This album also represents a distinct reversal of roles-the all-girl quartet (Shaw, plus guitarist Michelle Santamaria, drummer Erin Emslie, and Amy Blaustein on guitar/organ) bring the fire while Hunx brings the softness-the sweet, oh so sweet, sugar. All of the ladies sing on this album, and their voices combine to create some modern Wall of Sound magic. Hunx and His Punx might be the first ever "girl group" fronted by a flamboyant gay male whose dream in life is to sound like a girl. They have created a unique new sound they refer to as "Young Oldies," a mixture of 50s teenage rock 'n' roll, 60s girl groups and bubblegum pop. Hunx is that boy you just wanna kiss-maybe after sharing a triple scoop ice cream cone, then roller skating with the Shangri-Las and Redd Kross rotating on a never-ending loop. He's the boy in that picture from your high school yearbook-the one you pasted sparkly red heart stickers all over, then taped inside your locker. He's the boy you fantasize about because he always saves you from your broken heart. You've never met him-but you love him because you know he believes in love. 'I only write songs out of heartbreak,' says Hunx of the new record. Older songs focused on trashier homoerotic topics like cruising and boyfriend stealing. But Too Young To Be In Love is all about love and heartbreak. People tend to have scandalous ideas about Seth 'Hunx' Bogart. This can happen when you try to French kiss the entire front row at one of your shows, pose for photographs nude or bare everything in the video for "Lust For Life" by the band Girls. But behind all of this is a sweet and somewhat innocent entertainer who knows how to put on a show. Despite the sweet overtones of Too Young To Be Love, there is also plenty of heartbreak and some dark moments. One might think, at first glance, that the final track, 'Blow Me Away' is a winking nod to fellatio. 'It's a song about my father who killed himself when I was a teenager,' says Hunx, somehow proving that the album's title, Too Young To Be In Love, might be selling Bogart a little short. He has never been 'too young.' And he really does believe in love. After doing brief tours with Girls, Harlem, Nobunny and Jay Reatard, the band is set to embark on a headlining US tour in April 2011. "Deliciously trashy homoerotic pop." --Pitchfork "Behind all the debauchery, there's some damn fine rock 'n roll." --Paste "Bogart is a vivid, alluring frontman with one thing on his mind." --The New York Times "Like The Ramones teaching Martha Reeves and the Vandellas how to fist each other." --Worrapolava
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10723

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Hunx & His Punx

Too Young To Be In Love is the first fully-realized Hunx and His Punx album, and the group's first for Hardly Art. It was recorded in New York City by Ivan Julian-one of the founding members of inimitable NYC punk legends Richard Hell and the Voidoids. This record was made in the... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Red 7

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10:15pm CDT

Screaming Females

Last year, Screaming Females toured relentlessly in support of their critically acclaimed third album Power Move. Their hard work landed them spots opening for Dinosaur Jr., Throwing Muses, and Jay Reatard, plus dates touring with Arctic Monkeys and the Dead Weather. The year brought them to a wider mainstream consciousness, gaining attention for their punk rock sensibilities and their raucous live shows driven by front woman Marissa Paternoster’s famed guitar heroics. But Screaming Females’ success did not come overnight: it came after four years of playing over 300 self-booked shows at nontraditional show spaces, sleeping on floors around the country, self-releasing their first two albums, and breathing new life into the New Brunswick, New Jersey DIY basement show circuit. And on their forthcoming September 2010 LP, Castle Talk, the trio proves their abilities as more than just a pint-sized guitar shredder. Castle Talk showcases their growth together as a unit, as a band, with some of their most complex and confident songwriting to date.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14535

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Screaming Females

Screaming Females' seven years as a band, four full-length albums and 700 globe-spanning live shows has made them difficult to miss. Through it all, the New Brunswick, New Jersey trio have continued to exude a frenetic energy which is built upon the zeitgeist of America's punk and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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10:15pm CDT

Toro y Moi

Toro Y Moi is 23 year old Columbia, South Carolina native and resident Chaz Bundick. After earning a BFA in Graphic Design at The University of South Carolina, Chaz decided to push his music further now that he has more time on his hands. His mom came from the Phillipines to the United States, where she met her future husband (who's African American) in college. They lived in New York City taking in all the wonderful cultural influences the city's rising underground scene had to offer at the time (late 70s/early 80s). Deciding to slow down and be closer to family, they moved to Columbia, South Carolina where they had their first child... Chaz Bundick's methods are constantly changing and evolving. Heavily influenced by his parent's vinyl and tape collection, he also possesses great admiration for contemporary influences like Animal Collective, Sonic Youth, J Dilla, and Daft Punk. Like most prepubescent teens, he had his punk band and once that died out, the "side project" soon became the main focus. Toro y Moi started in 2001 as a bedroom project but quickly grew into the live performance realm. The songs are born from a plethora of different genres, from freak-folk to R&B to French House. Before any full length album has been released, Toro Y Moi has already received praise from music websites like Pitchfork and Gorilla Vs. Bear as well as print features in the NME and Dazed and Confused.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12320

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Toro Y Moi

The product of a move from South Carolina to Berkeley, CA and the subsequent extended separation from loved ones, Toro Y Moi’s third full-length, Anything in Return, puts Chaz Bundick right in the middle of the producer/songwriter dichotomy that his first two albums established... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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10:15pm CDT

Torpedo Boyz

ATTENTION! Extremely Funky Break Beat Alarm!!! The TORPEDO BOYZ can’t be stopped! Berlin is not a place where things happen according to the normal rules. And Berlin’s Torpedo Boyz — winners of the 2009 Independent Music Award for best dance/electronica album for Cum On Feel the Boyz — are proof of that. Just like the city’s legendary nightlife — where fresh ideas instantly become clubland reality and the scene maintains its edge with shape-shifting spontaneity — the Torpedo Boyz came into existence as a spark of an idea and, as their new album, Return of the Ausländers, shows, they continue to constantly evolve. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. It all began back in 2004. That’s when Kentastic — a pop DJ who also fronted an indie band — and former house DJ Rollin Hand began screwing around with some beats during a recording session and came up with the rowdy, rambunctious “Gimme a Bassline!” Initially released as a one-off 12-inch, the track immediately struck a chord, quickly climbing into the Top Five of the German club charts. Soon after, New York’s Ursula 1000 included the track on his Ursadelica compilation, released by Thievery Corporation’s ESL label, and Puma snapped up the tune for a major TV campaign. Their musicianship, infectious energy, and zany outfits helped take what was already becoming a global phenomenon to the next level. In rejecting the rules of electronic-production-duo-by-the-numbers, the Boyz won over audiences everywhere they played, from Canada’s Whistler to Moscow and back home in legendary Berlin venues like Tresor. Word of their incredible live show spread along with their tunes, and in 2009 the band was invited to tour Asia and Spain. Alongside these full-band gigs, Kentastic continued to spread the funk Torpedo style with DJ appearances, jetting around the world to spin in the UK, France, Israel, Portugal, Korea, China, Holland, Russia, Spain, Bulgaria, Hungary, Japan, Ukraine, Slovakia, Poland, Canada, and all across Germany. Which finally brings us up to the present, and the Torpedo Boyz’ third LP, Return of the Ausländers. The title is a rye comment on the Boyz’ allencompassing philosophy, with their lyrics in Japanese, English and German, and their musical miscegeny blurring borders between genres. The new record once again defies expectations, bringing in new sounds—like Returner’s Krautrock influenced “Maschinenwelt” and Daisuke’s exposing “Ich bin Ausländer” (“I’m a Foreigner”). Davey Woodward from the Experimental Pop Band turns up on “That Is So Beautiful.” The tune “Your Input Is Not Correct!” includes a sample of a Moscow hotel’s automated wake-up call system recorded while out on tour; In “Fat Man’s Walk” Returner celebrates a liberating rejoinder to Randy Newman’s “Short People.” Sure, the Torpedo Boyz will always throw down plenty of danceable break beats, but their irrepressible sense of fun means you’ll also hear totally unexpected sounds — a nod to Kentastic’s indie pop background here, the jarring cut n’ paste mania of “Kokoro Ni Rock’n’Roll” there. In short, the new album is anything but a halfassed return to the well. It’s an upbeat, breaktastic record ready to get the party started on your block—whether your block is in Brooklyn, Bristol, or Beijing.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13857

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Torpedo Boyz

ATTENTION! Extremely Funky Break Beat Alarm!!! The TORPEDO BOYZ can’t be stopped! Berlin is not a place where things happen according to the normal rules. And Berlin’s Torpedo Boyz — winners of the 2009 Independent Music Award for best dance/electronica album for Cum On Feel... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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10:15pm CDT

Two Fresh

Two fresh consists of an inseparable pair of twin producers, Sherwyn and Kendrick Nichols, who have been making beats and playing music together since they were fifteen years old. Now only twenty-one, the twins have released their first album entitled “The Baker’s Dozen”. This release contains a unique style of music combining elements of hip hop, jazz, soul, standout synth lines, creative sample chops, and heavy bass sections. The thirteen track album will be available for free download. It only takes one listen to tell that these two have something special. Following their first release, Two Fresh will be hitting the road with dozens of dates already scheduled in the forthcoming months. For more information check out www.twofreshbeats.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11143

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Two Fresh

Combining an array of influences and a diverse musical background, Two Fresh’s sound is difficult to describe but impossible to ignore. Built on a foundation of instrumental hip hop, their music seamlessly incorporates elements of sampling, a tight low end and catchy synth lines... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Mohawk

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10:20pm CDT

Duff McKagan's Loaded

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Duff McKagan's Loaded

Friday March 18, 2011 10:20pm - 11:20pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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10:30pm CDT

Deadman

DEADMAN can best be summed up by the mythological story of the Phoenix; a great bird that burns fiercely to ashes from which a new, stronger life emerges. But let's start at the beginning.... At the turn of the century, acclaimed producer Mark Howard (U2, Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois, Lucinda Williams), signed on to produce the first two of DEADMAN's records, "Paramour" (2001) and "Our Eternal Ghosts" (2004). The Dallas based band, included lead singer, Steven Collins' then wife, on harmony vocals. Steven recalls, 'Mark focused on expanding the sound into a soundscape. Traditional production was replaced by sonic exploration in the realm of the traditional song structure. We never thought about 'singles' or 'radio songs' we just concentrated on making a unique piece of art. On Eternal Ghosts, Mark gravitated toward the softer, hymn-like songs that gave the record its unique identity. We might have missed that without him being there.' The band has garnered critical acclaim and industry attention, including such honors as Billboard's Independent Music World Series Award as well as radio tastemaker support from stations including KCRW: Morning Becomes Eclectic and KEXP in Seattle. The band has also performed at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Having received outstanding reviews and having toured the UK, the US and Continental Europe in support of the album "Our Eternal Ghosts", Steven Collins returned home to face what would seem to be the destruction of the band and what would ultimately be the end of his marriage to his wife and band-mate. DEADMAN went quiet, in the beginning of it's rise. But much like the Phoenix, Steven Collins, with the support of his current band mates, arose from the ashes of the former DEADMAN and with a blazing fire in his songwriting, he never lost sight of faith, and he slowly rebuilt his vision of the perfect band. Enlisting powerful Austin veterans, Jacob Hildebrand (Miranda Lambert, Tommy Shane Steiner) on electric guitar, Kevin McCol- lough on acoustic guitar and backing vocals (George Devore, Matt Powell), Lonnie Trevino Jr. (Monte Montgomery, Mike Zito) on bass, Kyle Schneider (Roky Erickson, Ian Moore) on drums, and Matthew Mollica (Chris Brecht, Rock Bottom Choir) on Ham- mond B3 Organ, the band's chemistry accompanied by the songs, personal pain, and faith turned DEADMAN into musical steel. The Saxon Pub is considered to be much like a musical church by the six-piece band. All band members agree, the historical venue's strong spiritual nature was a key factor that brought back DEADMAN's lead singer and primary songwriter Steven Collins' faith in the music again. 'When I started to reform DEADMAN, I did so with very little expectations. The guys that were joining had more passion than I did at that time. When we secured a small residency at The Saxon Pub, I didn't think much would come of it. But people started showing up, and they stayed and each week the audience was getting larger and they seemed to really be listening and taking in what we were doing. After a while, I realized that what I was doing was not in vain, but was giving people, including myself, an indefinable hope.' The club was the anchor of the band's rebuilding period. Where souls were healed, stories of faith were shared, and the belief of the music was resurrected. It would make sense that this band would find comfort at The Saxon Pub. The reputation that the venue and its owner, Joe Ables, have for developing and nurturing true talent is preserved in musical history today. These live recordings caught the magic of DEADMAN at a very special moment in their career. It's honest, it's full, it's inspirational, and it just makes you feel like you've been reborn. Look for the Deadman's new studio album in 2011, "Take Up Your Mat And Walk".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13997

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Deadman

DEADMAN can best be summed up by the mythological story of the Phoenix; a great bird that burns fiercely to ashes from which a new, stronger life emerges. But let's start at the beginning.... At the turn of the century, acclaimed producer Mark Howard (U2, Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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10:30pm CDT

Hotels and Highways

At a crucial moment of quiet intensity, the members of Hotels & Highways heard the wind rustling the trees in their headphones. For any other project it would have been an unwelcome signal to cut the take short and try again when there was golden silence. Instead, the three newly-committed band members smiled at their good fortune and carried on playing, the wind and trees now indelible partners in the song’s performance. It was September 2010 and Erin "Syd" Sidney, Lisa Piccirillo and Patrick Thomas were getting to be well-versed in letting their temporary home in the woods be a part of the creative process. They’d come to a lakeside cabin in New York to fulfill a mutual, career-long dream of living together while recording an album. A week-long tour of the Northeast had been booked immediately following the 10-day writing and recording retreat. The material was largely unwritten. The sound had not been clearly defined. But with each day’s new songs and each night’s recording sessions, what began as a joyful experiment in creativity and trust evolved quickly into an emerging full-length album and a well-received tour. Hotels & Highways, originally a nom de plume for songs a group of friends wrote together, had quietly and gracefully transformed into a band. With a stream of updates and videos coming from the cabin, friends and fans watched the project gather momentum and became an integral part of the experience. Real-time support for the group evolved into validation that only a proper release would do this music justice. Through the use of fan-funding website Kickstarter, the band raised over $13,000 (far surpassing their goal of $10,000) to finance the remaining production on their album and a corresponding national tour. With this massive vote of confidence from their fan base, Hotels & Highways' cabin-grown debut, "Lost River," hits digital stands on March 8, 2011. Syd, Patrick, and Lisa are each experienced touring and recording artists with self-released albums and a thick portfolio of singer/songwriter accolades. Each has performed showcases at prestigious music festivals, opened for national acts, maintained rigorous touring schedules and received plenty of quotable love from the press. Though comprised of accomplished members, Hotels & Highways is just beginning its journey. Leaving behind the sounds of that lake in New York, the band will share the spirit that defines them and live up to their name with a 6-week tour of the US, including dates at Cafe 939 in Boston, Rockwood Music Hall's new Stage 2 in New York City, Molly Malone's in Los Angeles, a showcase at South by Southwest and 20 other major cities in the Spring of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13992

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Hotels and Highways

At a crucial moment of quiet intensity, the members of Hotels & Highways heard the wind rustling the trees in their headphones. For any other project it would have been an unwelcome signal to cut the take short and try again when there was golden silence. Instead, the three newly-committed... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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10:30pm CDT

Jack Littman

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Jack Littman is a young troubadour with an old soul. Able to spin convincing tails of longing, regret, deceit, rejection, and vindication, his life experiences appear to come from a longer trail than he could seemingly have traversed in his 21 years. His father, a screenwriter and character actor in the film business, always encouraged Jack to follow his own path, and while assuring him that the entertainment business was a tough road to navigate, he nonetheless encouraged him to take it on if that’s where his heart led. Jack got his first taste of performing at age 9, playing Peter Cratchit with Orson Bean as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. In his early teens, he taught himself guitar and later piano. At Hamilton High School in West Los Angeles, Littman dove into the performing arts, joining the choir, taking drama and continuing to perform in musicals. At the same time, he began writing his own songs, inspired by artists such as Neil Young, Bob Marley and Roy Orbison. Littman’s vintage tastes reveal themselves in his full-bodied vocal delivery, which varies from a deep baritone croon to a soulful falsetto, harkening to such extremes as Nick Cave and Jeff Buckley, but always completely Jack Littman. He began performing his songs where he could, eventually breaking into the club scene at a variety of L.A. venues, such as the Viper Room, House of Blues and the Knitting Factory. At the Knitting Factory, he caught the eye of Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis, who signed him to the company’s brand new artist management wing, High Adventure Management, making Littman their first signed West Coast artist. Just 20 at the time, Littman got down to the business of recording with producer Bruce Duff (Prima Donna, Circle, Angus Khan) and bringing his heartfelt songs to life. Enlisting the help of drummer Bryan Howard (Ladykillers), the arrangements began to take shape, with Littman and Duff bringing in top-flight players in to fill out the arrangements. Joining in the sessions were Paul Ill (Christina Aguilera, Linda Perry) on string bass, Brantley Kearns (Dwight Yoakum, Simon Stokes), on violin, and Chas Smith (Thomas Newman) on nuclear-age pedal steel, and Adam “Lights Out” Levine (Ladykillers, Super Bees) on electric bass. The first batch of these recordings contain a wide pallet of moods and atmospheres. From the gritty “Murder by Desire” to the beat box driven “Fairy Tale” and the other-worldly lament “Carpenter’s Son,” Littman’s music gives the listener an adventurous, emotional ride. Essentially the first half of Jack’s soon to be completed debut album, copies are available from High Adventure Management.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14503

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Jack Littman

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Jack Littman is a young troubadour with an old soul. Able to spin convincing tails of longing, regret, deceit, rejection, and vindication, his life experiences appear to come from a longer trail than he could seemingly have traversed in his 21 years... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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10:30pm CDT

Kosha Dillz

Kosha Dillz is an Israeli American Emcee who has exploded on the scene these past few years, elevating culture into mainstream with raw east coast appeal guerilla tactic stage performance.. A master of Freestyle/improv tactics, his original career as battle MC/Divsion I Wrestler helped him become a D.I.Y. ambassador, releasing independent projects that have earned him stripes all around the world, from shows with the late Guru of Gangstarr and Roger Daltrey of The Who, to press in Billboard, MTV, Spin and The Los Angeles Times. If those names do not sound familiar, Dillz has also rocked with Portugal The Man, Cage The Elephant, The Used, Wu Tang Clan, the list goes on. And yeah ,he still rocks bar mitzvahs open mics and weddings if you were wondering. Known for a heavy touring schedule (400 self-booked shows in three years) and a stage show that includes Hebrew ,Spanish, tap dancers, crowd members, and the occasional flute players, he is for sure the friend you will want to have by your side. His new "Gina and The Garage Sale" Ep, produced entirely by German beatsmith Shuko, is dedicated to the passing of his friend Gina Sach Cody, an upcoming NYC photographer whose life fell short to addiction this past year. Not even 2 years ago, Kosha Dillz dominated the Hot 97 Summer Jam battle @ Giants Stadium to win in front of over 8,000 people, which lead to a 40 city 5 country tour with Matisyahu, recording songs with Rza, 2 MTV videos, and touring Europe with Snoop Dogg soon after. Kosha Dillz even became the first Jewish rapping celebrity in NBA 2k11 next to Drake. His current tour, the "Give Me Five " Tour, is a 35 city trek spanning across the entire USA in support of the Tipitinas Foundation of New Orleans, which is dedicated to preserving the city's musical culture after Hurricane Katrina by providing musical instruments/lesson for less fortunate youth in more than 60 schools. For the two months on the road including SXSW with everyone from indie superstars Tennis to Shinobi Ninja and Del The Funky Homosapien, Kosha Dillz will be donating nickels for every ticket sale, piece of merchandise sold, and "high five" he receives during his voyage, along with every #givemefive hashtag through social media outlets. The goal is to create awareness of the selfless organization and raise $5,000. see you at the show! www.koshadillzworld.com for more info on how you can help Kosha, contact the Dillz at @koshadillz www.listn.to/koshadillz 7327426469
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13648

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Kosha Dillz

Kosha Dillz is the new kid on the scene with a long history. After touring as a guest with Matisyahu for 8 years, he continued to rise to the ranks winning hot 97 rap battles, getting his own playable character in NBA 2k11/2k13 and even recording with hip hop mastermind the Rza. To... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
The Marq

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10:30pm CDT

League of Extraordinary G'z

"How many of ya'll are familiar with the League of Extraordinary G'z?" was the question posed by Bavu Blakes, indie rap veteran and reigning godfather of the Austin Texas Hip Hop scene, as he stood on a dimly lit stage in the summer of 2009 introducing a highly anticipated debut live performance. The crowd of locals exploded. They were familiar. While many devoted fans of Hip Hop mourn a genre and culture on the decline, weakened in the wake of the bling decade and pop pandering, a revolution has been quietly building deep in the heart of Texas. Three separate but equally acclaimed independent rap groups in the capital city of Austin, recognizing a shared passion for raw musicality over endless empty club bangers, have decided to team up for what promises to be an exciting and defining event in Central Texas rap history: The League of Extraordinary G'z. The lineup of "The League" consists of the groups C.O.D., Dred Skott, and Southbound, all familiar faces in the underground Texas rap circuit. With their respective mixtape and album releases, they have each earned themselves significant fanbases spanning across state, and even continental lines. All are experienced and traveled artists who paid their dues the hard way, winning over huge audiences while opening or recording with such major Hip Hop acts such as Wu Tang Clan, Wiz Khalifa, The Lox, Devin the Dude, Dead Prez, and Lil KeKe.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11086

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League of Extraordinary Gz

When Austin, Texas, reality rap collective League of Extraordinary Gz recorded “We Gone Make It” in spring 2010, Octavis “Esbe Da 6th Street Bully” Berry stepped in the recording booth and yelled his first two words: “League Sh-t!” Three short (and long) years later, it... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Fuze

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10:30pm CDT

Of Mice & Men

After recording "Someday Came Suddenly" and touring some with Attack Attack Austin left the band. After leaving, Austin decided to start something new on his own. He asked one of his best friends Jaxin Hall from New Zealand, to be his partner in crime and apart of whatever he did next. The two, got their friends in Though She Wrote and Miss May I, to help them write and record the song "Seven Thousand Miles for What?" they had been working on. The next day they posted it and made this myspace. Five days later the inevitable happened. They joined up with the two people that had stood by them since day one. Rise and Artery were always considered family, and after hearing the song, they accepted us into theirs. Solidifying the line up with Valentino Arteaga from Lower Definition on drums, Shayley Bourget from Chapters and Covette on guitar and vocals, and Phil Manansala from A Static Lullaby on guitar, Of Mice & Men have already recorded their debut album to be released in February 2010 and have hit the road nonstop!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11997

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Of Mice & Men

After recording "Someday Came Suddenly" and touring some with Attack Attack Austin left the band. After leaving, Austin decided to start something new on his own. He asked one of his best friends Jaxin Hall from New Zealand, to be his partner in crime and apart of whatever he did... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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10:30pm CDT

Outasight

Richard Andrew, better known by his stage name Outasight, is an American rapper and singer from Yonkers, New York. Though he is considered a Hip-Hop artist, he draws influence from other genres such as classic rock and soul, and describes his music as "Energetic hip hop mixed with melodic soul" [1] In October 2009, Outasight signed with Warner Bros. Records under Asylum Records. His first full length studio album is set to be released by Warner Brothers Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14292

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Outasight

http://iamoutasight.com

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
The Phoenix

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10:30pm CDT

Papercuts

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Papercuts

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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10:30pm CDT

Pharoahe Monch

Pharoahe Monch is one of the uniquest emcees in hip-hop today. After releasing three albums with the group Orgainzed Konfusion he went on to have a successful solo career releasing two critically acclaimed albums. His next album "W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)" is set to drop this Spring.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15144

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Pharoahe Monch

Pharoahe Monch is a legendary MC, born & raised in Queens, NY. Last year he released his album, W.A.R. (We Are Renegades), which featured key songs/videos for "Clap," "Black Hand Side," & "Still Standing" featuring Jill Scott.

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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10:30pm CDT

Poirier

Poirier is a DJ/producer from Montreal who is signed to Ninja Tune. Though he has worked in many different genres of electronic music, he is known for his eclectic taste in music and appreciation of tropical bass sounds focusing, especially now, a lot on caribbean music (soca, dancehall). He perform as a DJ and most of times with an emcee (Boogat and/or Face-T). Also, he likes air horns.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14131

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Poirier

Poirier is a DJ/producer from Montreal who is signed to Ninja Tune. Though he has worked in many different genres of electronic music, he is known for his eclectic taste in music and appreciation of tropical bass sounds focusing, especially now, a lot on caribbean music (soca, dancehall... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Nuvola

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10:30pm CDT

Smiler

BORN and raised in Greenwich, south-east London, UK artist Smiler emerged on to the music scene when he released the 2006 street banger “Neighbourhood”, which was closely followed by the release of “Emancipation” which shot straight onto the playlist at BBC 1Xtra. Smiler’s impressive technical lyrical ability caught the attention of the likes of DJ 279 who hosted his first mixtape ‘Musical Omnibus’ in 2007. Picked up and publicly endorsed by DJ Premier in the US, this lead to a personal invite by Marly Marl and Power 105.1FM, to New York where Smiler did the media circuit with such Hip Hop luminaries as Styles P and Mobb Deep. Smiler dropped his most recent mix-tape “Clarity” in January 2010. Featuring collaborations from top UK acts including, Tinie Tempah, Ghetts, Roll Deep, and Nate James. And his single “Enza”, which received unprecedented support and accolades since the track broke online and video was released in April 2010. Publicly lauded on-air by US heavy-weights such as Nas, Damien Marley, Big Boi and Kelly Rowland, was at one stage the most played track on the 1Xtra and with “Enza” remaining number one on Westwood’s top 6 at 6. The video now featured on several major TV channels including MTV, MTV Base, MTV Hits, Flava, The Box, Kiss and AKA. Having completed a short tour on the Luminar circuit, Smiler performed in Glasgow at T in the Park festival alongside Jay-Z, Eminem, Black-Eyed Peas, Dizzee Rascal and Chipmunk, to name a few, and then went on to support Eddie Kadi at the O2 main Arena.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14664

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Smiler

BORN and raised in Greenwich, south-east London, UK artist Smiler emerged on to the music scene when he released the 2006 street banger “Neighbourhood”, which was closely followed by the release of “Emancipation” which shot straight onto the playlist at BBC 1Xtra. Smiler’s... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
tenOak

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10:30pm CDT

Sub Focus

From hearing one of his tracks for the first time inside a club in 2003 ('Strobe', rewound twice by Andy C at The End) to headlining Glastonbury in 2010 (Saturday night on the fabled Glade stage to a rapturous reception), Nick Douwma's rise through the ranks of underground jungle to become a major player in electronic music has been nothing short of spectacular. Initially known for air-punching, dancefloor dismantling drum & bass, Sub Focus has now become synonymous with music that draws from all corners of the electronic landscape, and has come to epitomise the 'anything goes' mantra of todays flourishing dance scene. London born and bred, Douwma's rise into the furthest reaches of the dance music stratosphere began when he first encountered jungle, at high school in the mid-Nineties. A friend played him a cassette featuring General Levy's hit 'Incredible' and Douwma, at that point playing bass in a rock band, was completely taken under it's spell. Shortly after this first introduction, The Prodigy - who were beginning to meld rock and dance music in new and exciting ways - also became a massive influence and the young Sub Focus began to lose interest in his studies and started spending more and more time in his bedroom in Holloway, creating music. His ascent turned onto a steep axis, when in 2003, he signed his first tunes to d&b's biggest label Ram Records, off the back of a CD:R handed to label boss Andy C by one of his friends whilst drunk. Despite this inauspicious introduction, so impressed was the legendary DJ by the music on it, he duly signed every track and invited Douwma to join the Ram family. Sub Focus' tunes - expansive, fiercely creative, but made with the scientific precision of a military warhead - immediately stood out from the crowd and were soon being rotated by every major DJ in the scene, garnering airplay on mainstream radio, and drawing fans from throughout the globe. Singles like 'Airplane', 'X-Ray' (which reached number 60 in the national charts) and an all-conquering remix of The Prodigy's 'Smack My Bitch Up' meant that by 2007, Douwma was one of the biggest names in drum & bass. The next logical step was an album. But as he's shown throughout his short career already, Douwma wanted to push himself further and create something that was more encompassing than the often insular confines of drum & bass. Drawing on his love of all strains of dance music, from 80s synth pioneers Vangelis and Jean Michel Jarre, through dance leviathans The Chemical Brothers, to futuristic house and techno acts like Lindstrom and Matthew Dear, his eponymous debut album released in 2009 featured not only drum & bass but dubstep, old school breakbeat, bumping house and lashings of electro and rock, all brought together in a taut collection that could only have been made in the 21st century. It was an instant hit. The monstrous, Daft Punk-influenced album opener and first single 'Rock It' broke into the Top 40, with second single 'Could This Be Real' doing similar damage. The stunning 'Splash', featuring the vocals of Coco Sumner soon followed, and due to insatiable demand Douwma was called in to remix the likes of Deadmau5, Empire of the Sun and Dizzee Rascal by the end of 2009. The walls and boundaries that once separated the different areas of dance music for so long have seemingly disappeared in the Noughties, destroyed by a new generation of clubbers and producers who are creating and consuming music in a completely different way. Sub Focus' sound is the perfect reflection of this, with all categories of electronic beats brought together into a luminous, cosmic melting pot. He recently co-wrote and produced the track 'Kickstarts' for UK solo artist Example, which peaked at number 3 in the national charts, and he has also transferred his debut album into a stunning live show, playing festivals throughout the world, joining Pendulum on tour, and in 2010 wowing the revellers at Glastonbury. The unforgettable show on the Glade stage was in many ways a conclusion to the first chapter in Sub Focus' story. He has conquered drum & bass, created a ground-breaking, era-defining album, and has brought new school dance music further into the mainstream spotlight thanks to his unmissable live show. Douwma is already hard at work creating his sophomore long player, and given his track record thus far, it may well revolutionize dance music all over again. But then, would you expect anything less?
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15183

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Sub Focus

Nicholas Douwma, better known by his stage name Sub Focus, is an English Electronic Music record producer. He has been releasing records since 2003. On 12 October 2009, he released his self-titled debut album.

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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10:30pm CDT

The Airborne Toxic Event

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The Airborne Toxic Event

“When I write a song,” says Mikel Jollett, co-founder and creative driver of the Californian five-piece The Airborne Toxic Event, “I’m trying to get down an emotion, a scene or a setting. Everything important that happens after that happens between the music and the listener... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Stubb's

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10:30pm CDT

The Dears

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The Dears

Friday March 18, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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10:35pm CDT

Crowbar

Friday March 18, 2011 10:35pm - 11:35pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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10:40pm CDT

The Cool Kids

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The Cool Kids

http://www.coolxkids.com

Friday March 18, 2011 10:40pm - 11:40pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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10:45pm CDT

AC and DELL

"He's the producer, I'm the vocalist" is probably the best way to describe AC & Dell, a duo from Brooklyn and Atlanta respectively. AC also known as AC Slater, a globe-trotting dance music producer and DJ - whose music is supported by superstar DJs like Moby, Diplo, Crookers and Boyz Noize - is the man behind the controls. Dell "o8o" Harris is the charismatic front man. A multitalented rapper fusing indie dance music and hip hop, Dell has made a home in the underground, rocking parties week after week. Brought together by a chance remix and brief meeting at a party in Atlanta, the two talked about future collaboration, which came to existence on the UK's BBC Radio 1 when Toddla T asked AC & Dell to put together a remix for a segment on his show. The results were exciting and the reaction was overwhelmingly positive. The two decided to continue in the studio with the goal of a mixtape. This goal turned into an album of all original material. On the "Right Now" album AC & Dell invite the listener into their world of late night underground parties, girl troubles, and jet setter antics. Combining the sounds of hip hop, electronic, and indie rock, the record caught the attention of world renowned streetwear label Mishka, who took the independent project and produced a limited run of physical CDs to distribute. For more information please contact Deadly People phil@deadlypeople.net
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13999

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AC and DELL

"He's the producer, I'm the vocalist" is probably the best way to describe AC & Dell, a duo from Brooklyn and Atlanta respectively. AC also known as AC Slater, a globe-trotting dance music producer and DJ - whose music is supported by superstar DJs like Moby, Diplo, Crookers and Boyz... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
Mohawk

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10:45pm CDT

Collie Buddz

Collie Buddz, from the isle of Bermuda, has done something not impossible but something once seemingly very implausible. He’s become the most buzz-worthy current Reggae artist over the past few years. In the summer, 2007, Collie Buddz’ Columbia Records self-titled debut album stormed the charts entering the Billboard Reggae Chart at first position. The Reggae singjay became an international star when this album then went on to debut across the world at the top of every chart from Japan to Germany. With much of the production coming from Collie himself, he delivered a solid debut with contributions from Supa Dups, Shea Taylor, Bang Out, Screwface, Bobby Konders and Crown N Kah-So-Real to name just a few. Released just a day before US Independence Day, Collie’s debut album could be heard blasting out of car windows from Brooklyn to Kingston all summer long. Critically speaking, Collie’s debut was a monster. Speaking of his first single, an undeniable summer anthem titled, “Come Around,” Source Magazine proclaimed, “This 24 year old shotta has got an anthem spreading across the seas.” “The song is a monster,” claimed Miami New Times. And, Hip Hop Weekly said, “Collie Buddz is one of the most firmly grounded voices you may ever encounter.” The industry excitement about this new voice in music manifested in many ways namely by inspiring Collie’s musical peers to either create their own remixes of “Come Around,” or join Collie on the official remix of the single. Everyone from Busta Rhymes, Cypress Hill and Paul Wall to G-Unit and Shaggy contributed to the anthem. Incorporating influences from Hip-Hop to Soca, Collie’s music nevertheless has a rock-solid foundation in Reggae - and its power to connect ghetto reality with the highest heights of human aspiration - that is a rarity even in Jamaica. But, to say he’s connected to the Caribbean community would be an understatement. Collie Buddz, born Colin Harper, has become the Caribbean culture’s resident ambassador. Touring extensively, Collie’s passport stamps are a relative reflection of the worldwide love for Reggae and Caribbean culture. From Madison Square Garden to Dubai, Collie Buddz is the definition of an international recording artist. “It was crazy performing in the Middle East. Who would have guessed how big reggae music is there? They knew all my songs,” a jubilant Collie Buddz explains. He has toured throughout Germany, France, England, Japan, North and South America and the Caribbean. His unique blend of Hip-Hop, Soca and Dancehall underlined with his ever-present passion for the modern Roots Reggae sound has attracted tastemaker supporters all over the world. Reggae pioneer David Rodigan [London] and New York Reggae stalwarts at legendary radio station, Hot 97, Massive B and Short-Man [Heavy Hitters] are just some of his most ardent supporters. Now on the verge of Collie’s sophomore album release, the anticipation is palpable. In spite of averaging an eleven month yearly touring schedule since 2007, Collie Buddz is prepared to release a sophomore album that promises an even greater insight into the multi-talented, producer/singer-songwriter/performer. He’s also made time to work with some of the most respected producers and artists in the industry while also making beautiful music with the production team that made his debut album an overnight success. “We don’t have a title for the new album just yet but whatever we call it, the album will be mad,” Collie excitedly explains. With production by Supa Dups, Massive B and Seanie B among other contributors, Collie’s fans can anticipate Collie’s unique twist on popular music. Tony Kelly [K-Licious], producer of more crossover hits than any other producer in the genre [Sean Paul, Patra, Supercat, Wayne Wonder, Shaggy] and TJ Records [Beenie Man] return with production for this album as well. Among friends, Collie is known as a “studio rat,” as given any sort of free time in the schedule, Collie is hunkered down behind the boards of a recording studio. So it comes to no surprise to anyone that Collie is also ready to release a brand new mixtape. “I was just in Los Angeles finishing a song with Sugar Ray, and I love the vibe on that track,” says Collie of the new mixtape. Also with verses on hit songs by Beyonce, Rihanna and Kid Cudi, the mixtape is sure to give Collie’s fans an appetizer to the entrée of the sophomore album. “I always want to give all the sound-systems and DJs something to rock the clubs with while I work on releasing my new material,” Collie says. It is this love for constantly creating that drives Collie Buddz. Wanting to release music more frequently and with fewer restrictions, Collie’s affiliation with Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment, Inc ended in 2008. He has since founded his own independent record label, Harper Digital alongside his brother [Smokey] and DJ [DJ Genie] while working with his longtime management group, Mojiza Management. The Harper Digital team is already grooming the label into a full production house and artist development business. Humble as always, Collie simply says, “I’m just excited to be putting out another album. I love to make music and the satisfaction is in having other people from all over the world enjoy it. I live out of a suitcase and I wouldn’t have it any other way.” And Collie means just what he says. With a nonstop touring schedule with his band The New Kingston Band and his longtime compatriot and hype man, Pee Wee, Collie just has one quick stop before hitting the road yet again. He’s got to stop by the embassy and pick up more page inserts for his passport.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12898

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Collie Buddz

By now, in most music circles, Collie Buddz, born Colin Harper, is known as an artist who seemingly burst onto the scene a few years ago with a song firmly atop the Billboard Reggae Chart. A music producer first, Collie contributed much of the production on his first self-titled album... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
Venue 222

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10:45pm CDT

Ladies Gun Club

When Sarah Met Sally It makes sense that two of the South's finest grassroots singers -- SALLY JAYE and SARAH ROBERTS -- had to hoof it all the way to Hollywood to find each other. In a sea of indie rock bands, their unabashedly Appalachian roots shimmer like moonlit 'shine bubblin' over a pot still. If firewater had a voice, it might easily sound like LADIES GUN CLUB. Formidable soloists in their own right, there's an exponential factor that kicks in when these richly nuanced, lilting voices pair up. Backed by an amazing array of Los Angeles musicians, LGC recorded their self-titled debut EP in Laurel Canyon. Banjos, fiddles, slide guitars, mandolins, horns, glass percussion, accordions and the like take shifts weaving elegant, sometimes dark, textures around the Ladies' standout duets and solos. The result is an eclectic mix of 6 original songs, each casting its own brand of eerie. "Two outstanding vocalists with a deep understanding and appreciation for music that's as equally dark and haunting as it is hook setting." Peter Grumbine, NO DEPRESSION
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13870

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Ladies Gun Club

When Sarah Met Sally It makes sense that two of the South's finest grassroots singers -- SALLY JAYE and SARAH ROBERTS -- had to hoof it all the way to Hollywood to find each other. In a sea of indie rock bands, their unabashedly Appalachian roots shimmer like moonlit 'shine bubblin... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
The Ale House

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10:45pm CDT

Versus

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
The Parish

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11:00pm CDT

Agent Ribbons

The story of Agent Ribbons has not one--but many--beginnings, and fashioning some semblance of chronology from their cut-and-paste four-year history is an art project in and of itself. Originally hailing from the shanty-Victorian streets of downtown Sacramento, they now reside in Austin, TX when they aren't traveling the world and jamming econo. Usually, you'll experience them as a three piece, but they are also known to keep it simple with the original two-piece guitar, drums and vocals line up. In either case, they almost always catch crowds off-guard with their live rawness, bringing both an honest minimalism and unapologetic theatricality to their live shows. Agent Ribbons isn't just a band--it's a tree house club of post-feminist dreamers trying to find their place in the scheme of things, like a hand-sewn and lovingly-crafted garment in a modern, disposable world. Listening to everything from Eartha Kitt to The Velvet Underground and taking notes from bands like The Shaggs, The Boswell Sisters and The Zombies, they miraculously reconcile seemingly-unrelated genres, sounding something like Girls in the Garage doing the Three Penny Opera. Waxing sentimental over the eerie beauty of all things lost to time, the emphasis is undoubtedly in the lyrics, which favor clever turns of phrase and occasional humor, but never at the expense of the melodic integrity of their catchy, memorable songs. Since 2007, the band has toured the U.S. more times than they can remember. Some of those tours were with big national acts like Camera Obscura, Cake, Detroit Cobras and Girl in a Coma, and the rest were done vigilante-style in a Chevy Astro. Despite having been banned in the UK in 2008, they have an ever-increasing presence in Europe and in 2009 released a popular vinyl seven inch with Acuarela Discos in Europe and Japan entitled 'Your Love is the Smallest Doll.' Agent Ribbons will finally be releasing their forthcoming sophomore album Chateau Crone in October of 2010 on Oakland-based Antenna Farm Records. The album was recorded with Manny Nieto in Los Angeles (The Breeders, HEALTH) and with Scott McChane at the Hangar in Sacramento, CA (Tape-Op Magazine) in both digital and analog formats over the course of a year. With delicate violin arrangements, noisy dissonant tangents, Spector-esque vocal harmonies and clever melodic phrasing, the album cannot commit to a genre but always manages to sound like the same brand of baroque pop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12529

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Agent Ribbons

Agent Ribbons isn't just a band--it's a tree house club of post-feminist dreamers trying to find their place in the scheme of things, like a hand-sewn and lovingly-crafted garment in a modern, disposable world. Listening to everything from Eartha Kitt to the Velvet Underground and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Ghost Room

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11:00pm CDT

Amy Speace

Amy Speace is a singer-songwriter who recently moved to Nashville after having been based in New York City since the start of her music career in 2001. She was discovered by Judy Collins and signed to her Wildflower Records label, where she recorded two albums. Amy's "Weight Of The World" was recently named one of the top five folk songs of the last decade by WFUV's John Platt. NPR.com says the she "recalls an early Lucinda Williams," and USAToday says, "Speace is a rising star." Her new album Land Like A Bird will be coming out on March 29 on Thirty Tigers. It was produced by Neilson Hubbard and features Kim Richey on background vocals. Amy will also be seen in the upcoming documentary Nothing Can Hurt Me: The Big Star Story.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14013

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Amy Speace

"There are voices that serve as a bridge from the past to the future and act as soul connectors, and as a people we need them to keep singing. These voices open hearts with this rare, one in a million quality. Amy Speace has such a voice. - Mary Gauthier On April 16, Nashville based... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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11:00pm CDT

Andy Pratt

From Brett Milano's Review of Shiver in the Night, Andy Pratt's Memoir: His story is a classic rock’n’roll journey: He got into music out of love, wrote a timeless song almost by accident, then hit the heights without being fully prepared. Rolling Stone declared him the future of rock, the Who’s lead singer covered his song, lovers of thoughtful songwriting took him to heart. And the sudden fame took its toll on Pratt’s relationships and his internal life. Yet for all its painful moments the story isn’t a tragic one, as the hard times led to a spiritual awakening and further musical explorations. born 1947 started playing piano 1953 started playing guitar 1961 first band (lead guitar) 1961 first major label record release (Polydor) 1971 signed by Clive Davis to Columbia 1972 charting hit single (Avenging Annie) 1973 toured the East Coast with all-star band 1973 quit music business signed to Nemperor/Atlantic 1976 released Resolution 1976(producer Arif Mardin, lead review in Rolling Stone, Steve Gadd, Tony Levin, Andy Newmark, Luther Vandross, etc) toured nationally 1976 and 77 released Shiver in the Night 1977 dropped by majors 1977 last major label release Motives 1978 (David Sancious, Mike Stern, Robin Lane, Eddy Offord, Tony Levin, etc) released Fun in the First World 1982, Not Just For Dancinv 1983, continued to write, record, release records, and perform to this day. Lived in Holland and Belgium 1986-2000, traveled the world as a healing missionary. Has just released 27th album, Andy Pratt Loves you on Forward Motion Records... blessings to all...Andy Pratt http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Pratt_(singer-songwriter) released Fun in the First
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12331

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Andy Pratt

From Brett Milano's Review of Shiver in the Night, Andy Pratt's Memoir: His story is a classic rock’n’roll journey: He got into music out of love, wrote a timeless song almost by accident, then hit the heights without being fully prepared. Rolling Stone declared him the future... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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11:00pm CDT

AraabMUZIK

ARAABMUZIK If you were to Google the name AraabMuzik, you would discover a lot video’s showing this music producer hammering on an MPC as if he was Travis Barker on the drums. With his fast rhythmic touches on the machine - while donning a New Era fitted, some might call it poetry in motion, others might say it’s suicide on an MPC, but for the this producer it’s just another day on the job. Born Abraham Orellana in Providence, RI, the middle child of two other siblings, he grew up with an affection to music starting at a very young age. “I’ve been drumming since the age of 3. When I was around 10, I started getting into keyboard and producing my own music.” Half Dominican and Guatemalan, he confesses that his Hispanic heritage has influenced his music to a degree. With his mom being a one-time professional singer he’s been around melodies and beats his entire life, however; growing up in Providence… it’s natural to assume Hip-Hop not having much of an influence in the city, considering that’s it sprawled so far away in New England. “There’s definitely a lot of Hip-Hop here. You’ll find a lot of local rap groups, solo artists out here that are trying make it, it’s just the fact that we’re not on the map like that just yet.” Having found much success working with Dipset members Cam’Ron, Duke Da God, Hell Rell and others, he’s also shopped beats to Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Cassidy, Gucci Man, Young Dro and Fabolous. With his rapid beat making techniques, it’s easy to understand why it’s getting him on shows from state to state because it’s amazing to see. “I’ve been getting booked buy clubs lately to do shows performing on my MPC live. It’s something different and unique, and it puts me in a position to be a trendsetter, but on the other hand - it’s allowing other producers in the crowd to hear my sound and see what I’m doing but I don’t think you can really duplicate what I’m doing.” Putting a name on how to define his music and style is a daunting task, but under the fabric of his beats still lies a blueprint from the influences of Dr. Dre, Swizz Beats, Alchemist, Just Blaze, Scram Jones, Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, Hi-Tek, DJ Khalil and Heatmakers. These famous producers vicariously helped in perfecting his craft to the point now that it’s a full time job. “When I first started making beats, I went from the keyboard to a software program and to an MPC. My motivation at that time was just for the fact that I wanted to hear and make my own music. All my old beats on the keyboard where like a good 3-4 minutes long and as I got better, so did the beats.” Not really needing much for motivation when making a new beat is natural. “I’m not the type that needs to smoke a blunt or have a drink to be creative. “I just sit down and think of what I’m going to do or how I’m going to do it. It doesn’t take long… no more than ten minutes for me to complete a beat. It’s always like 10-15 minutes the most and then I’m done.” As his talents continue to move him forward, don’t ever think leaving his hometown is in the plans. “Growing up in Providence, I was blessed because I didn’t have to go through a lot of the things that other people that I know in places like Boston and New York had to go through. I was raised by both my mom and my pops and their still together this day. Besides, it doesn’t matter where I’m from just so long as the people keep liking my beats - that’s all that matters.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14223

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AraabMUZIK

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Mohawk

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11:00pm CDT

Bronto Skylift

Bronto Skylift are a 2-piece rock band from Scotland who have been playing together for 3 years. They have played near 200 shows in a number of different locations including ; T in The Park, in the middle of a one-way street and inside a train station. Bronto can be loud/gentle/dancable all at the same time. In the summer of 2010 they self-released their debut album The White Crow to critical acclaim and have now sold out of the initial pressing. The Scottish indie label Pet Piranha Records has just signed them and will be releasing a new 7" single in March with a second album to follow later in the year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10745

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Bronto Skylift

Bronto Skylift are a 2-piece rock band from Scotland who have been playing together for 3 years. They have played near 200 shows in a number of different locations including ; T in The Park, in the middle of a one-way street and inside a train station. Bronto can be loud/gentle/dancable... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Parish Underground

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11:00pm CDT

Buck 65

If you travel along the Number 1 highway (two lanes) in Nova Scotia, you'll pass through a town called Mt. Uniacke. As you enter the town, you'll see a sign that reads, "Home Of Buck 65". Buck 65 is the code name of one Ricardo Terfry. He used to wander the dirt roads of Mt. Uniacke wearing an Adidas one-piece wrestling outfit. He thought it gave him hip hop credibility, but he was wrong. He started DJing and rapping at the same time, when he was approximately 13 years of age. In 1990, he shared his work with the public for the first time. Since then, he has released more than 20 full-length albums and all kinds of EPs, singles and whatnot. He has also scored a handful of films (including one x-rated feature). He has recorded with Tortoise (post-rock muscular geniuses), Gonzales (the world's greatest living musician), Sage Francis (indie hip hop overlord), Olivia Ruiz (kind of a big deal in France) and god-knows-who-else. Name an important festival or event and there's a good 70% chance he's played it. The latest addition to Buck 65's awe-inspiring oeuvre is an album called 20 Odd Years. It features guest appearances by Gord Downie, Nick Thorburn, Jenn Grant, Hannah Georgas, Emily Wells, Marie-Pierre Arthur and more. 20 Odd Years is probably the most beautiful hip hop album ever made.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10882

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Buck 65

Rich Terfry is Buck 65. He's from Mt. Uniacke, Nova Scotia, which qualifies technically as the middle of nowhere. When he started making music, he was terrified that his friends would find out about it and kick his ass. That was a long time ago. In the last 20 years, he has released... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Paradise

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11:00pm CDT

Caleb Coy

Texas born and southern bred, Caleb Coy writes songs woven from the backwoods tapestry of his drifting ways. Channeling the eloquence and magic of such legendary songwriters as Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley and Kris Kristofferson, his songs paint pictures of the open road. If you close your eyes you can almost see the redtail circling high above and smell the campfire and whiskey amidst the pines. From an old airstream in the high desert of far West Texas and the ancient cliff dwellings of the Gila Wilderness to the south fork of the Yuba River, the American countryside has been his muse and true love for the last five years. Though the heyday of the hard living troubadour has come and gone, Caleb Coy reminds us that the outlaw spirit is alive and well... and still on the run.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14246

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Caleb Coy

Texas born and southern bred, Caleb Coy writes songs woven from the backwoods tapestry of his drifting ways. Channeling the eloquence and magic of such legendary songwriters as Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley and Kris Kristofferson, his songs paint pictures of the open road. If you... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Candy Golde

The Candy Golde line-up, down to the mastering and cover art, reads something like a cross between a Warhol Factory party and the sonic alternative music boom of the 90s with a generous serving of in your face rock 'n roll. It’s no wonder, given this lineage of top drawer artists, Candy Golde could be described as the best and baddest of musical collaborations Chicago has to offer. The men of Candy Golde are Nicholas Tremulis, Bun E. Carlos (Cheap Trick) John Stiratt (Wilco) and Rick Rizzo (11th Dream Day), between them accumulating over 100 years of rock 'n roll history. The 5-song EP was mastered by Ivan Julian of Richard Hell and the Voidoids. The EP contains four originals and a cover of Paul Simon’s “Boy in the Bubble”, issued for limited edition 10” vinyl and download on Ten O Nine Records. The dark, authorative painting gracing the cover by renowned modern artist Wesley Kimler, hand-picked by Tremulis, Stirratt and Rizzo, all good friends with the painter. Together they deliver a seamless fusion of the best of what they bring to their bands. You get an idea of what’s coming the instant you hear the armageddon dance crazed opener, “The Hold Steady”. Carlos' pounding in the raucous swagger of “Boy in the Bubble, where you fully expect to see Captain Jack Sparrow leading the pirate brigade; the incandescent pop wonder that is “Trouble’s Coming Down”. Tremulis is the seasoned troubador, his lyrics, playing bursting with stories of the streets and soul who recently wrapped up co-writing a tune with long time friend Alejandro Escovedo for his current album. Nick’s hero Rick Danko contributed vocals for Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra’s “In Search Of Woodfoot” followed by NTO gigging with him during Danko's final days. In his 25+ years performing, Tremulis has shared the stage and studio with Keith Richards, Billy Corgan, Marianne Faithful, Mavis Staples, Ronnie Spector, Jeff Tweedy, Los Lobos, The Neville Brothers, Steve Earle, Bonnie Raitt, Ian Hunter, David Johansen and more. Carlos’ unmistakable robust, solid drumming provides the backbone. 35 years with the euphoric pop that is Cheap Trick, Candy Golde isn’t Carlos’ first time at the rodeo. He busies himself regularly with a myriad of projects from marching bands to the recent Tinted Windows, which featured Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), James Iha (of Smashing Pumpkins) and Taylor Hanson. He also guested at the smash Waltz charity concert series put on by Tremulis, backing up Jeff Tweedy and Gary Louris (Jayhawks). As Nick and the fellas point out, "he keeps time like a motherf**cker.' Stirratt weaves his bass into the sound with the dexterity of a needle and thread. Clocking 15 years with Wilco, he is the only founding member, alongside Jeff Tweedy, to contribute to all the band’s releases which have garnered 6 Grammy nominations in 4 different categories, and a Best Alternative win for A Ghost is Born in 2005. Stirratt, who also guested on a Waltz concert, spreads the sweet pop around in his other band, Autumn Defense (with fellow native New Orleansian/Wilco member Pat Sansone) and in recordings with his sister Laurie Stirratt. Rizzo, co-lead singer of Candy Golde along with Tremulis, is known for his signature dazzling notes and moves. Those moves in 11th Dream Day's second effort “Prairie School Freakout” - a wonderous fury of rock - solidified the band’s mission as super-distorted Crazy Horse disciples with an abundance of post-adolescent zeal. It is universally agreed upon by critics and fans alike that 11th Dream Day easily can be afforded the same esteem reserved for seminal bands such as Sonic Youth, the Replacements, Dinosaur, Jr. Rizzo delivers that and more with the shared Chicago home flavor of his Candy Golde bandmates.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11569

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Candy Golde

The Candy Golde line-up, down to the mastering and cover art, reads something like a cross between a Warhol Factory party and the sonic alternative music boom of the 90s with a generous serving of in your face rock 'n roll. It’s no wonder, given this lineage of top drawer artists... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Club de Ville

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11:00pm CDT

Chad Valley

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Chad Valley

Chad Valley are the personal outpourings of one Hugo Manuel, the balearic inclined vocalist of Oxford's Jonquil and founder member of the Blessing Force collective. Taking a more electronic approach to sunset vibes, Hugo has already played in Dublin, Amsterdam, Paris, Budapest, Belgrade... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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11:00pm CDT

Charles Bradley & Menahan Street Band

Charles Bradley was down and out when Gabriel Roth of Daptone Records happened upon him performing his Black Velvet act at the Tarheel Lounge in Bed Stuy. Roth recognized his raw talent and directly brought him into the Daptone “House of Soul” Studios for a session with the Sugarman 3. "Take It As It Comes" was Charles' first single on Daptone and it proved him as a worthy vocalist. Roth eventually brought Charles out to Staten Island to see Dirt Rifle and the Bullets, a young funk band playing James Brown and Meters influenced songs. Thomas Brenneck, songwriter and guitarist for the Bullets, hit it off with Charles and they began working together. They released two singles on Daptone under the name “Charles Bradley and the Bullets,” but the Bullets soon dismantled in order to form the afrobeat influenced Budos Band. However, Brenneck knew that Charles had something more to give and after moving to Bushwick himself, he and Charles reunited. In time, they became close friends and Charles confided his life story in Brenneck. The young producer was moved when he heard Charles tell the painful story of his brother’s death. Brenneck said, "Charles, we gotta put that story to music." At the time, Brenneck was in the process of forming Menahan Street Band, an amalgamation of members of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, El Michels Affair, The Budos Band, Lee Fields & the Expressions and Antibalas. You may not know it, but you've probably heard the Menahan Street Band. Jay-Z sampled their signature horn sound for his smash "Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)" while Kid Cudi sampled their guitar lines for "Mr. Solo Dolo." The list goes on as Menahan Street Band is quickly becoming one of the most sampled current bands in the business. All this shouldn't come as a surprise for those who have checked out the band on their own. The music is steeped in classic soul and afrobeat but displays an acute awareness for hip hop. It is lush, gritty, retro and modern all at the same time. Formed in Brenneck's bedroom, Mehanan Street Band began as a studio project. Brenneck was looking to record music in between his busy tour schedules when he called in friends from all sides of the Brooklyn Soul Scene. Each track was recorded over time with a rotating rhythm section all topped with the unique horn stylings of Dave Guy and Leon Michels. The final result was exciting to all those involved, and Brenneck released the first Menahan Street Band single, "Make The Road By Walking" on his burgeoning label, Dunham Records, a division of Daptone Records. Dunham continued to release Menahan Street Band singles and eventually a full-length album, "Make The Road By Walking." The records are characterized by an experimental element. Whether it be a unique instrument or simply an unusual beat, Menahan Street Band attempts to broaden the horizon of funk and soul music through these qualities. However, the term experimental far from describes the final product. The music is always founded in a solid beat and simple changes making it accessible to a broad spectrum of listeners. Brenneck's dedication to high quality analog sound is another staple element of the “Menahan Sound.” The process of recording to tape -- the limited track count, the tape edits, the natural tape compression -- has a great influence on the final product. Brenneck’s new sound was the perfect compliment for the heartfelt and troubled lyrics that sprang from Charles’ story. With drummer Homer Steinweiss, Brenneck launched Dunham Records in 2008 and released Charles’ "The World (Is Going Up In Flames)" and "Heartaches and Pain" as its’ second single. A departure from his Black Velvet act, the songs showed a new side of Charles as a compelling artist in his own right and proved to be a great success. Many late night writing and recording sessions later, he and Brenneck completed their first full-length record, "No Time For Dreaming." Charles always knew he was born to entertain, but in the making of this record he discovered a proclivity for songwriting as well. The record was a labor of love for both Charles and Brenneck. Charles and the Menahan Street Band have been touring, while Charles has been honing his passion as a singer and an entertainer. After years of working together, "No Time For Dreaming" is due for international release on Dunham Records on January 25, 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13349

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Charles Bradley & Menahan Street Ban

Charles Bradley was down and out when Gabriel Roth of Daptone Records happened upon him performing his Black Velvet act at the Tarheel Lounge in Bed Stuy. Roth recognized his raw talent and directly brought him into the Daptone “House of Soul” Studios for a session with the Sugarman... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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11:00pm CDT

Chief Boima

A global citizen with a globally minded focus, Chief Boima is an electronic musician/DJ and cultural activist currently based in Brooklyn, New York. He started his international career traveling the world recreating the African house parties he knew growing up for new and willing audiences. As a resident of Little Baobab in San Francisco and as a touring club DJ has played in Europe, Africa, North America, and Australia becoming an respected figure in the promotion of various local styles from around the globe such as Coupe Decale, Cumbia, Kuduro, and Champeta. The past few years Boima has immersed in the world of music production, and has released original tracks and remixes alone as well as part of Banana Clipz with DJ Oro 11. He's also done numerous collaborations with folks like DJ Orion, Lamin Fofana, DJ Rupture, Matt Shadetek, and Uproot Andy, as well as producing tracks for international singers and rappers such as Los Rakas, Black Nature of the Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars, and Khady Black. Chief Boima is at home on the stage as much as in the studio, so come to his shows expecting to dance, interact, and have fun!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12696

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Chief Boima

A global citizen with a globally minded focus, Chief Boima is an electronic musician/DJ, cultural activist, and writer currently based in New York. He is a member of the Brooklyn based music, arts, and culture collective, Dutty Artz. He also has contributed to various music and culture... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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11:00pm CDT

Class Actress

Class Actress is: "Guilty Pleasure dance music NSA Casual Encounters Stalker Pop« Depeche Mode meets early Madonna and Five Star played on KTU radio ... (More) of the leather back seat of a taxi "Class not Actress: Acting Class... Class Actress Announces Headlining Tour Through SXSW w/ MillionYoung, Journal of Ardency Extended EP Out Now “The great debut EP by Class Actress, ‘Journal of Ardency,’ is an alluringly precise recapturing of the winning chill of early ’80s electro-pop, with some light hauteur keeping the mood severe, never optimistic.” – New York Times “[Harper's] passion proves to be the same kind of compelling counterweight to frosty sonics that helped make the music of her influences so memorable.” – Pitchfork “Rising” Artist “[Class Actress'] super 80s vibe made the scene feel like the climax of a John Hughes movie, aka awesome. At the end of their set, I had hearts in my eyes.”- BUST Brooklyn’s Class Actress (Elizabeth Harper & co) has announced their spring headlining tour through SXSW in support of debut, Journal of Ardency EP, available now on Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear and Ethan Silverman’s Terrible Records. This tour follows Class Actress’ successful North American tour this past Fall with Small Black, Delorean, and Matthew Dear, among others. A special extended version of Journal of Ardency, featuring Class Actress’ cover of Neon Indian’s “Terminally Chill,” is now available on CD, and will be on sale at these shows. Don’t miss what New York Press dubbed “Brooklyn’s very own Madonna”!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11290

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Class Actress

Elizabeth Harper, a former drama major from Los Angeles, had been writing delicate, wistful songs of longing and detachment for several years when she met musician & psychoanalyst-in-training Mark Richardson in 2009 and asked him to remix one of her tracks. Their creative chemistry... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Friends

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11:00pm CDT

Cloudland Canyon

BIO: A riddle for our times: When exactly did it become “bad” or “cause for dismissal” when a band releases a record that explores a style disparate from what preceded it? Coming out of the gate in the early part of this decade as an all-things-not-Panthers outlet for Kip Uhlhorn, that band’s guitarist (and former guitarist/vocalist for those legends of deregulated late-90’s hardcore, Red Scare), for swapping musical ideas with a German named Simon Wojan (of King Khan and his Shrines), Cloudland Canyon spent several years immersed in an enigmatic interpretation of the many things these two minds found fascinating, including but not limited to the more structurally-challenged (therefore specialized) examples of OG Krautrock, 70’s (not really 60’s) psych of the drone-discovering variety, spots of unnerving (in a good way) improv here and there, and the wonderful 90’s bands that started out as head-scratchers and ended up as innovators (first-wave Siltbreeze and Kranky highlights). Kip issued a parting wave to Panthers, an LP/CD was released on Tee Pee in 2006, and it was titled “Requiems der Natur.” Then a succession of EP’s and splits most of which have been released by Holy Mountain since 2007. Then, in 2007 Cloudland popped up on Kranky Records (Deerhunter, Godspeed You Black Emperor, Growing etc.) Kranky was a good fit for the final sounds of Cloudland Phase I, issuing the EP “Silver-Tongued Sysiphus,” two lengthy tracks of all that stuff mentioned up there…and more. The second proper full length named “Lie in Light,” found Kip and Simon creating an album of Cloudland’s most succinct compositions to date, there’s even some drone-pop with an emphasis on the “pop” part of that stupid term. They kicked it off with a track spoofing the Krautrock influence that most music writers’ used as a review hook, or simply overstated and misunderstood. They titled it “Krautwerk” for fucks sake. To initiate Cloudland Canyon Phase II, the inaugural album (but third full-length overall) revisits the “actual-band” treatment, but mostly in theory. Joined once again by Kelly and what is more-or-less a rotating cast (when needed), Kip has made an album that is immediately recognizable by a unique take on really, really goddamned loud and noisy. But if that was it…why would we be here? The most important quality – one hinted at on Lie in Light – is big, unavoidable pop hooks clawing their way out of a pulsating, throbbing thickness of guitar, bass, who-knows-what-type-of-effects, and understated but omnipresent drumming. Imagine, if you will, a Flying Saucer Attack foundation and a level of noise on par with the first two Iran albums, or maybe even Jesu every now and then. Then imagine flowing vocals-as-another-instrument providing one of the major pop-hook components for each song, mixed at a level that couldn’t be more perfect in this era of vocals getting mixed right up front and in your face. The opening track, No One else Around, is almost disorienting with its swirling hurt-so-good seasickness of prickly, ruling noise, then the wildly-effected vocals ease the pleasurable pain without effort. Mothlight is the song that the entire Siltbreeze discography has been working towards for four-hundred years. Put simply, the influences are there, but they are great influences, and to shun influence is to walk a dishonest walk. Cloudland Canyon have reached a new creative level with their own sound that demonstrates a care and craft that won’t be going away anytime soon. Fin Eaves will be released on Holy Mountain records September 7th.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12655

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Cloudland Canyon

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Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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11:00pm CDT

Danny Brown

Bridging the gap between hipster and hood rap without ever compromising his integrity, Danny Brown, the Hybrid of Hip Hop is on the brink of hitting the big time. His hometown, the once thriving city of Detroit and it's current hardships are a strong influence on his lyrics. With five mixtapes and two albums under his belt, Danny Brown has built up a diverse fan base over the last six years. He made the decision to release all of his music for free, explaining, 'If I'm not being paid to make music, then I shouldn't be selling music. Producers give me the beats for free; engineers give me studio time for free. I don't pay to write these raps, so why should I charge people? I want people to hear it more so than I want to profit from it anyway.' The rapper has had close brushes with mainstream success, most significantly when Roc-A-Fella Records showed interest in him back in 2004. For those that don't know what happened next, the record label disbanded, leaving Brown with little choice but to move back to Detroit. With his first mixtape, Browntown completed under Roc-A-Fella, he began work on the first in the Detroit State Of Mind mixtape series. Unfortunately the law came knocking and Brown was sentenced to a year in jail. He spent his time wisely, writing rhymes every day to J Dilla's Donuts, which played on repeat in his head. On his release, Brown made three records within a year, including his first album, Hot Soup, which was released when he was still sleeping on his grandma's floor. 'I was just getting out of jail so I didn't have nowhere else to go, I've got my own apartment now so I'm climbing up a little bit.' After a two-year rest, Brown came back with his second album, The Hybrid, released in March this year. 'Ain't shit to do but play target practice on each other out here.' From an early age Brown knew what he wanted to do in life. 'When I was five I would get asked what I wanted to be when I was older, I used to say a rapper and the whole class would laugh.' Eventually becoming embarrassed by his classmates' reactions, Brown expressed a desire to become a comedian. He took his new career choice seriously, and learnt how to set up jokes for stand up, something that has obviously crossed over into his rapping. He admits that his comedic side is probably his reaction towards anger. 'For the most part I'm kind of funny, I like to have fun. I'm a stoner, so I'm too high to be angry.' Brown is a funny guy and his dry humour is present throughout the interview. When asked if he is an angry person, he responds, 'Uh, I have emotions like normal human beings.' Even his ad-libs are amusing, in particular his trademark high-pitched laugh. On some songs, Brown's voice seems to be filled with anger, but he explains that it is simply due to his desire to express emotion. 'I'm just trying to prove that I can make good music. I don't think I'm angry, maybe hunger's the right word for it, I just really want people to understand what I'm doing.' The raw, scratchy tones on Greatest Rapper Ever, an example of this hunger, are enough to convince you that the title is true. The same tones can be heard on Re-Up in which he documents a life of crack dealing, in which a former Motown singer became a customer. Seeing the tragic transformation of the once flourishing city of Detroit has obviously affected those old enough to remember the days of Motown. 'We used to walk past Motown every day, the actual recording studio and didn't feel nothing. In some sense it's bitter sweet. We made all this good music here, but they took it away from us and it's never been back again.' Brown explains that the former glory of Motown has been left to crumble. 'In the sixties, Detroit was the most thriving economy for black people; it built a lot of shit. When we had the Motown shit popping off, they were buying mansions in the hood, building them from scratch. Forty years later, that mansion is boarded up.' Shockingly, the younger generation cares little about the glamorous past life of their city. 'I don't think a thirteen-year-old would know how big it was. They wouldn't give a damn.' Growing up in Detroit has caused the rapper to feel anger towards the situations his peers face. 'When you walk out of your house everyday and see the living conditions we have, it wouldn't makes too many people happy.' Having seen the collapse of the motor industry and the effect it had on lives, issues involving money frustrate him the most. 'Why have you got casinos in the brokest city in America? That's like kicking people when they're down. Selling people this dream that they can put a dollar on a slot machine and become a millionaire. So you're trying to take our last?' His own grandmother was personally affected, 'Someone like my grandma, who worked her whole life to retire and be able to live good the rest of her life is broke now because of a casino.' On Hot Soup, a track called Succeed features a sample quote that claims six out of ten teenagers are unable to get a job upon leaving school. When asked if that is still the case, Brown responds, 'Six out of ten? I would say it's more like eight out of ten now.' Changes are taking place in Detroit however, although they may not improve the living conditions of all Detroit natives. A number of big budget Hollywood movies have been shot in the city over the last three years, something that looks set to become a trend. 'What they're gonna do eventually is take Detroit back and regentrify it. All the broke people here are gonna be moved out to a suburb on the outskirts. It's changing in some sense but it's not changing for the better, they're just kicking the broke people out. In a minute, it's gonna be too expensive to live in Detroit, especially with them shooting all these movies out here. It's gon' change.' But for now Brown is making the most of Detroit's appeal. 'I just saw a million dollar movie being shot on my corner, I ate well off them yesterday, thanks to the movie budget. I stole mad sodas! I got soda in my refrigerator thanks to that movie. Good looking SWAT 2.' His music has brought opportunities to travel around America leaving him with a perspective that is different to his peers. 'There's a lot of people that feel that Detroit is a great city and they love living here and it's fun but then I'm like, 'You never been nowhere then. Ain't shit to do but play target practice on each other out here'.' He goes on to add, 'To be honest with you, I don't think I knew how bad Detroit was until I was an adult. It let me know how bad my city was when I went to a place like New York which they say is bad.' Despite the city's influence on his music, Brown expresses a desire to escape. 'I just wanna get out of Detroit, because me being here, the only possibilities are bad ones.' Elaborating on this point, he explains, 'Before this whole situation that's just come up, I was ready to start back selling weed. I'm not about to start selling weed. Shows weren't coming like I figured they would and I still gotta pay bills, man.' Though his life is improving through his music, the changes have come through his own hard work. Brown once said in an interview that Obama's presence in the White House would never change his life and he confirms that he still feels this way, 'I'm still sitting in Detroit with the same living conditions I did before. My life ain't changed, I mean besides me not sleeping on my mom's floor no more.' With a laugh he reveals the only difference in his life has been linked to sexual appeal, 'Interracial has been popping. I wasn't getting this many white girls before so thanks, shout out to Obama for that.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14971

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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11:00pm CDT

Das Racist

Das Racist is a weed edge/hare krishna hard core/art rap/freak folk music trio based in brooklyn, new york, comprised of queens-born himanshu kumar suri, san francisco-born victor vazquez, and queens-born ashok kondabolu. Suri and vazquez met at sarah lawrence bard pomona wesleyan art college in massachusetts, where victor was himanshu's resident advisor in a "students of color for social justice" themed freshman year dormitory. The duo later added kondabolu as a hype man and spiritual advisor. After a couple of years of occasional drunken freestyles with each other, Himanshu and Victor decided to record a couple of raps together. The first of which was called "We Made It" and immediately became a hit amongst stupid assholes who like rap from the 1990s and really want that shit to keep happening. The second track was called "Fever" and it was fucking terrible - really bad. Then they made some other songs and then they made "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell" which is the one that everyone likes and then they made some other songs.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12843

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Das Racist

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Phoenix

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11:00pm CDT

Depedro

Nubes De Papel (Paper Clouds), the second album from Spanish guitarist-singer-songwriter Jairo Zavala, is, at its heart, a series of reveries from the road. States Zavala, who has adopted the moniker of Depedro for his solo performances, I had been touring for two years straight. I was in different cities, different hotels, different countries, yet every night I would have really, really good dreams. Dreams were a constant in the peripatetic life of this solo artist and always-in-demand sideman for such acts as Calexico and Andrew Bird, and from his dreams came these quietly intense, emotive, yearning songs. His music, balancing the traditional and the experimental, is rooted in sounds from Spain, Mexico and Latin America, yet it suggests a place all its own. The seductive landscape of Depedro is easy to enter but not on any map. In keeping with the borderless nature of his songs, Zavala purposefully chose the name Depedro because it was both evocative and vague: Kind of Mediterranean, kind of Spanish. His 2009 self-titled debut helped to inaugurate National Geographic's expansion into record-making, an effort that has steered clear of travelogue-style world music in favor of material that's more sophisticated and adventurous, international but not anthropological. On a personal level, Depedro was a turning point for Zavala, the culmination of years of writing and stockpiling his own songs while devoting himself to more collaborative efforts. The Madrid native had fronted Spanish rock band Vacazul and the more blues-oriented 3000 Hombres; Zavala had also written for and played with Spanish surf band Los Coronas and, most notably, Spanish singer Amparo Sanchez's brash, genre-juggling band Amparanoia. Working with Sanchez brought him to the attention of the influential, Arizona-based alt-country band Calexico, who, in 2004, offered Zavala a guitar slot for a Spanish tour and, not long after, a permanent place in its touring lineup. The band subsequently gave Zavala the use of its Tucson studio to complete Depedro, with founding member Joey Burns producing and his fellow band members sitting in. Burns is once again behind the boards for Nubes De Papel, but, says Zavala, making his sophomore album turned out to be a very different experience ' less rushed, more carefully considered. It was literally a journey, from Madrid to Tucson, with stops at hotels and homes along the way, as inspiration struck. As Zavala recalls, With the first record I didn't know what was going to happen. I had a collection of songs that needed to be expressed at some point, to be on an album. I had the guys from Calexico help me make it and it was completely improvised. The second record followed a different path. I drew from the experiences I'd had in the last few years, like having the chance to play with wonderful artists like Andrew Bird and, of course, Calexico. I'd also played several world music festivals, where I met artists like the Cuban guitarist Eliades Ochoa. It was a great environment to draw inspiration from. In New York City I discovered interesting bands like Forro in the Dark [now his Nat Geo label-mates]. This album is more like a trip, a road album, and the other was more like choosing the songs I had to make a collection. Nubes De Papel has a more intimate feel than Zavala's previous disc, with the focus on his expressive voice and virtuosic guitar playing. The arrangements are often artfully stripped down, subtly blending acoustic and electronic instrumentation ' though some tracks, like Tramuntana swell dramatically with soulful, south-of-the-border horns and strings. All of them are infused with bittersweet emotion, perhaps most dramatically on the aching Diciembre and the English-language Empty Fields, co-written with Burns. Explains Zavala: Easy doesn't have to be simple. I tried not to overdo the arrangements or effects. I like the sound of a lot of jazz records from the forties, fifties and sixties. I like the warmth of them and I wanted to add the flavor of that. In that era, the music had to be real. They only had two tracks or four tracks to record on and tried to spread the emotion of the songs with minimal elements. That's a big challenge for me. I try to do that always. You need space to hear the truth of the songs. He paid particular attention to his mostly Spanish-language lyrics, which balance emotional candor with a kind of magical realism, especially on the title track. Zavala admits, I'm so proud of the songs on this album. I spent a lot of time writing and rewriting the songs, again and again. I like to spend time choosing the right words to help the music come out. I don't want to change the world or talk about big things; I'm talking about common things that happen to all of us every day and to the people that we love. I put a lot of love in the lyrics. With the previous album, I had the music for a long time, but the lyrics came out quickly. This time I thought about them more. If one were to make comparisons or look for antecedents beyond Calexico, Zavala's mash-up of Spanish and Latin American elements with a kind of stark indie rock recalls the adventurous Latin Playboys-side of Los Lobos. His vocal delivery suggests at times the endearing rasp of M. Ward; at others, the alternately sensual and playful approach of Brazilian icon Caetano Veloso, particularly on Zavala's brilliant transformation of the Velvet Underground's What Goes On.(Zavala had previously tackled the percolating funk of Brazilian soul man Jorge Ben Jor on Depedro.). It was a surprising, telling and smart choice that came about, Zavala explains, because I always play Velvet Underground records at home. My older son Mario started to sing along to 'What Goes On' and he gave me the idea ' why not do a cover of that song, but make it feel like the old soundtracks of the sixties, like West Side Story. You can imagine these guys putting the song in that film. That's the result. People are always asking me, is this your song? Everyone knows the lyrics but they don't expect where I take the song musically. It's like my homage to the Velvet Undergound, a gift of thanks to those guys for inspiring me. It is now Zavala himself who is doing the inspiring with Nubes De Papel, This constant traveler, who has traversed continents musically and geographically, offers us a beguiling new world to discover. Muchas Gracias.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13069

Artists

Depedro

Nubes De Papel (Paper Clouds), the second album from Spanish guitarist-singer-songwriter Jairo Zavala, is, at its heart, a series of reveries from the road. States Zavala, who has adopted the moniker of Depedro for his solo performances, œI had been touring for two years straight... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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11:00pm CDT

Doctor Krápula

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Doctor Krápula

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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11:00pm CDT

Endtables

Louisville is a place where you have to make your own fun. I moved there in 1981 and the first memory of it I treasure is sighting the words NO FUN from the passenger window of my mother’s car, spray-painted across the orange and blue panels of a grimy downtown sex arcade called the Camera’s Eye. By then I knew "No Fun" was the name of a Stooges song because the Sex Pistols did a cover of it, but I had yet to hear the Stooges and yet to learn it was also the name of Louisville’s first punk band, already ancient history in those years of fire. .. .. Steve Rigot is a flamboyant giant from the foreign shore of southern Indiana who reinvented himself as a Warhol Factory star. He formed the Endtables in 1978 after witnessing an early Louisville punk show. Originally an unwieldy coalition of eight or more performers (reports vary), the band soon contracted to the rock-hard core of Rigot and Alex Durig, a master of the guitar freakout. Later Steven Jan Humphrey was selected to play drums and Alex’s fifteen-year-old brother Albert was recruited to play bass. .. .. In September 1979, the Endtables recorded six songs at Real to Reel studio in Louisville. Four of the songs -- "Process of Elimination," "The Defectors," "They’re Guilty," and "Circumcision" -- were released as an EP on the band’s own Tuesday Records. It has become one of the most sought after records of the punk era, for good reason. The two remaining songs, "White Glove Test" and "Trick or Treat," were finally released as a 7-inch by Louisville label Self Destruct in 1991. This too is in great demand. .. .. On April 20, 2010, Drag City released ..The Endtables.. on CD, LP, and MP3. The retrospective features all six studio recordings from 1979 -- remastered from the recently recovered original tape reel -- plus previously unreleased live recordings and videos and extensive liner notes. .. .. The Endtables lasted no more than two years. They held a single reunion show in 1984. I have a vivid memory from it of Rigot onstage, struggling to keep the strap of his dress up as he sang. Someone brought napalm and was throwing burning hunks of it into the roadway out front. .. .. After the Endtables, Rigot and Humphrey formed the Monsters and Alex and Albert Durig started Melusian. The Monsters and a later Rigot project, Skull of Glee, can be heard on ..Bold Beginnings: An Incomplete Collection of Louisville Punk 1978-1983.. available from Noise Pollution. Later Rigot moved to New York City for awhile, where he sang for In the Vines, and Albert Durig formed the Uninvited. .. .. This page was created with the ambivalent permission of founding Endtable Steve Rigot. It is not maintained by the band. It is a place for Endtables fans to enjoy the band’s catalog and for new fans to be made. Anyone with something to contribute is invited to do so. .. .. .. .. Thanks to Bill Carner for permission to use his excellent photographs. .. .. .. You can see the complete track list for the retrospective ..here.. .. .. .. For additional information on the Bold Beginnings CD go ..here.. .. .. .. For a wealth of material on the early Louisville punk scene check out ..louisvillepunk.awardspace.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12119

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Endtables

Louisville is a place where you have to make your own fun. I moved there in 1981 and the first memory of it I treasure is sighting the words NO FUN from the passenger window of my mother’s car, spray-painted across the orange and blue panels of a grimy downtown sex arcade called... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Barbarella

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11:00pm CDT

Eskmo

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Eskmo

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Beauty Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Experimental Aircraft

"Four years is far too long to wait for new material from a group as dynamic as this Austin space rock quartet. Thankfully, the pay off is considerable. As with their second album, their third one (Third Transmission, get it?) represents another exponential leap forward from their previous efforts. It’s clear from the opening track, “Stellar”, where the guitars and effects pedals soar across the horizon, blanketing Rachel Staggs’ dulcet crooning in a blustery storm cloud, that this is one of the finest American shoegazing bands of the past decade. But the real revelation here is TJ O’Leary, whose lead vocals on tracks like “Upper East Side” adds a harsher, more insistent rock feel to the band’s ethereal soundscapes. Here’s hoping that their fourth transmission will materialize sometime before 2012. –The Big Takeover
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12604

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Experimental Aircraft

Rachel Staggs and T.J. O'Leary formed Experimental Aircraft in October 1997 in Austin, Texas. Mark Smith joined soon after on bass, and the trio performed live with several different drummers before recruiting Jason Ferguson in mid 1998. The band recorded, produced and released their... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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11:00pm CDT

Fire E.X

When Fire EX (also called 'fire extinguisher') formed in 2000, all four members were 16-year-old high school students enthralled with the sounds of Greenday and other acts of the punk-gone-mainstream variety. But they somehow managed to combine that raw guitar energy with local strains of Taiwanese rock, and by the time they were in college a mix of pure attitude and Taiwanese inspired melodies had carried them to the stages of Taiwan's two largest music festivals of the time, Spring Scream and the Formoz Festival, where they quickly found themselves as a regular act playing for crowds in the mid-hundreds. While most of Taiwan's indie music scene revolves around Taipei, Fire EX came out of Taiwan's second largest city of Kaohsiung, which is around 300 miles to the south and despite its 3 million population tends to be much more provincial. The language predominantly spoken there is Taiwanese, a Chinese dialect different spoken by most in Taiwan yet different from Taiwan's official national language of Mandarin (also the universal language of mainland China). Fire EX sings in both Taiwanese, Mandarin and a smattering of English, and they are known for easy melodies, many of which combine the shout-along choruses of pop punk (in early songs like 'Let's Go') with revved up, guitar-powered interpretations of Taiwanese folk songs, which tend to be lilting and lovesick country tunes in part derived from Japanese enka. Now, with band members approaching the ripe old age of 26, Fire EX has two full albums under its belt as well as a film soundtrack. The group has also gained considerable complexity in terms of both songwriting and musical arrangements, so while they still play the old rowdy crowd-pleasers, new material tends to be more psychologically edgy. In other words, the intensity is no longer simply about communal youthful abandon, now frontman Sam Yang even goes so far as to claim the influence of postrock, and though that may be going too far, certainly the energy seems much more generated from within.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10880

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Fire E.X

When Fire EX (also called 'fire extinguisher') formed in 2000, all four members were 16-year-old high school students enthralled with the sounds of Greenday and other acts of the punk-gone-mainstream variety. But they somehow managed to combine that raw guitar energy with local strains... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Lamberts

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11:00pm CDT

French Horn Rebellion

SET THE CONTROLS FOR THE HEART OF THE… HOLY HELL WHAT IS THAT???? OK, we were on the dance floor a second ago, now we are in SPACE and SOME OF US ARE NAKED! Some of us are UPSIDE DOWN and naked, which is not a good look for us! What’s going on? What in the name of all that’s decent and right is going on? Wah! I’m a giant baby looking at the earth like in that flick! Wahhh! OK, calm down. French Horn Rebellion is going on is what’s going on. A few moments ago, you made the decision to listen to ‘The Infinite Music of French Horn Rebellion’. You took the red pill. In doing so you quite innocently agreed to venture into the unknown with brothers Robert and David Perlick-Molinari and their gleaming French Horn, and now you have to live with that decision. By the way, I’m sorry I had to slap you there. So. You took the red pill, and may God have mercy on your soul. May God have mercy on all our souls. Who’d a thunk these two unassuming brothers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who have only released two singles since 2009, yet have been tipped by everyone from NME, MixMag, and Artrocker to The Guardian, Time Out and French music bible Les Inrockuptibles, could have brought us out this far? Yes, they’ve had a Record of the Week on BBC Radio 1. Of course, an opening slot on the influential Kitsuné Maison compilation series is a big deal. And You know what it means a live performance at Jean-Charles de Castelbajac’s Paris fashion week catwalk show. (It means they, at the very least, saw some hot models). But still, you weren’t prepared for this! You didn’t know you were getting into this! Another mystery: How have they found the time to do this to us? Live shows on both sides of the Atlantic alongside Hot Chip, Leftfield, Sleigh Bells, The Drums, Cut Copy and SebastiAn (to name a few) gives you some idea of the last 12 months in the lives of Robert and David. And yet they still found time to go into the studio and create this glitterball-shaped starship. Initially forced to take up the French horn at 8 years old, Robert developed an affinity for the instrument when he discovered that it was actually awesome. He went on to earn a degree in French horn performance at Northwestern University (in Evanston, IL) and became an associate member of the Chicago civic orchestra. However, as his classical career progressed, so did his dissatisfaction with it; awesome though it is, The French Horn cannot do everything. And Robert wanted to do everything. With this new sense of musical purpose, French Horn Rebellion was born, and Robert turned to his producer brother David. David was coming to his own creative crossroads. As a budding music producer in New York, he was frustrated with clients who spent too much time wondering about what people could ‘take’—that is, until he produced MGMT's indie release, ‘Time to Pretend EP.’ “They (MGMT) would never pander to people’s expectations; instead they were always playing with them. It inspired me to follow my nose a bit more.” David immediately recognized a shared desire in Robert with French Horn Rebellion, and so their partnership began. ‘The Infinite Music of French Horn Rebellion’, released this November, is the result of this fated collaboration. There is a story to the album. The story has a hero and it takes you to places, some of which you have heard of and all of which you know. There are encounters and there are decisions and there is reflection and there is enlightenment. “It’s about the Universe. We’re pretty clear on what the story is, but what you take away from it may be entirely different,” says David. Whatever the hell else it is, the album is quite clearly a vibrant and adventurous collection of songs, and you are upside down in space. Wahhh! WAHHHHHHH! That is French Horn Rebellion is what that is! Graham Linehan
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14745

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French Horn Rebellion

http://frenchhornrebellion.com

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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11:00pm CDT

Gay Sportscasters feat. The Lollygaggers

The Gay Sportscasters were formed way back in 1995. Singer Jeff Smith had the band name kicking around in his head for a number of years, his only real goal being to have some T-shirts bearing the band name with Howard Cossell holding a microphone that resembled a penis. His wildest dreams were exceeded as he found a number of co-conspirators (including longtime friend and songwriting partner "$3" Bill Wise, Evan Johns and Jeff Daniels). The 7 piece "stuporgroup" played their first show at South By Southwest that year. The band received a glowing mention in Rolling Stone for that frenzied first performance and a number of shows followed but the band was all but done within a year, collapsing under the weight of its' seven players personality conflicts and their own "fame". The band was resurrected in 2009 and regularly play around Texas to enthusiastic crowds with their dancing girls "The Lollygaggers".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13314

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Gay Sportscasters feat. The Lollygaggers

The Gay Sportscasters were formed way back in 1995. Singer Jeff Smith had the band name kicking around in his head for a number of years, his only real goal being to have some T-shirts bearing the band name with Howard Cossell holding a microphone that resembled a penis. His wildest... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Karma Lounge

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11:00pm CDT

Giana Factory

Most bands do not play their first live show ever in a sold-out venue supporting a main act by the name of Glasvegas. But Giana Factory did. The trio consists of Loui Foo (vocals, drum pads), Sofie Johanne (bass, synth) and Lisbet Fritze (guitar), and since the release of the debut EP, Bloody Game in 2009 (Label: Music For Dreams), they've been picked up on the international blogosphere, as well as Pitchfork and Nylon Magazine, who fell for their unique noir-pop. The single 'Rainbow Girl' has been in A-rotation on national radio, and both Danish newspaper Politiken and the esteemed music magazine Soundvenue have featured covers of the trio. With the band's distinct sense of creating tense, yet subtle pop gems, 'Bloody Game' became the promising head start for Giana Factory. This is where it starts for most bands. But then again, it was different for these ladies. In 2008, Lisbet and Loui were touring Europe with fellow Danes, The Raveonettes, while Loui's big sister, Sharin Foo was on maternity leave. In London they accidentally bumped into James Allan of Glasvegas, who asked them if they had their own band, and if they were perhaps interested in supporting the Scots on their first show in Copenhagen. Finding it hard to refuse an offer like this, Giana Factory faced the crowd for the first time as a group two weeks later. They hadn't even released any music yet, but followed Glasvegas in Scandinavia and Germany. Subsequently, they have also supported bands such as Autolux, The Raveonettes and The Asteroid's Galaxy Tour. In the fall of 2010 Giana Factory finally released their first full-length album, 'Save The Youth' (Label: Music For Dreams), in Denmark. The album was very well-received, and their talents for combining gloomy synths and crisp drum pads with atmospheric guitars and sparklingly fresh melodies marked that Giana Factory had found a sound that was entirely theirs - that here were three women, who did their own, unique thing. In 2011, Giana Factory sets out to conquer the rest of the world by intense touring and releasing their debut album 'Save The Youth' worldwide. Currently, the girls are counting down to this by releasing a monthly 7'' vinyl containing a track from the album plus a remix made by musical friends from the road such as Glasvegas, Trentemoller and The Asteroids Galaxy Tour!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14443

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Giana Factory

Most bands do not play their first live show ever in a sold-out venue supporting a main act by the name of Glasvegas. But Giana Factory did. The trio consists of Loui Foo (vocals, drum pads), Sofie Johanne (bass, synth) and Lisbet Fritze (guitar), and since the release of the debut... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Habana Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Gifts From Enola

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Gifts From Enola

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Valhalla

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11:00pm CDT

Golden Hornet Project

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Golden Hornet Project

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Velveeta Room

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11:00pm CDT

Gorilla Zoe

Gorilla Zoe Biography By Ben Westhoff Gorilla Zoe is an MC who can sing, a rapper who’s an intellectual, and a commercial artist who pushes boundaries. “People can’t read me,” he says. “They say, ‘Is he ignorant? But, he can’t be too ignorant!’” By combining his true-life stories about growing up in Southwest Atlanta with an avant-garde sensibility for beats and lyrics, he’s proven himself a dominant hip hop force, with his 2007 debut Welcome To The Zoo hitting #3 on Billboard’s rap chart, and 2009’s Don’t Feed The Animals hitting #1. You can expect his latest, King Kong -- out October 5th on Block Entertainment/E1/Atlantic -- to be similarly beloved by critics and the streets alike. Insists Zoe: “I’ve acquired skills over the years that make me a problem.” From the time he was a toddler Zoe, born Alonzo Mathis, traveled around town with his father, an insurance salesman. While pops was inside someone’s house giving his pitch, Zoe and his sister would sit in the back of his ’82 Regal, with nothing to do but listen to R&B radio for hours. All that music helped him learn song structures and how to sing, and the soft rock and disco his mother played informed his eclectic style as well. “I learned hip hop from the streets,” he says. “But deep in my bones, I have R&B and rock in me.” His father passed when Zoe was nine, and before long he was on his own. A standout running back and strong safety for his high school football team, he was forced to quit after breaking his hand in a game, and saw little reason to stay in school. By his sophomore year he’d dropped out and had begun staying out all night with friends. His mother wouldn’t let him come back home, and so he shipped off to Kentucky in a Job Corps program. But he spent much of his time there practicing his own underground entrepreneurship, selling joints for ten dollars and bottle-capfuls of weed for five. Returning to Atlanta, he became involved with the harder stuff. “When I moved to the West side, it was zombie land,” he says. “That was my introduction to cocaine and crack.” But he also held day jobs, loading trucks for a Kroger warehouse, cleaning planes at the airport, and working in a CD store. “That’s how I started learning the music industry, about record sales and how records were built,” he says. “I became a fan and a student of the creation of music.” He pressed up 5000 copies of his mixtape Hoodlum and sold them all within weeks, and later opened a downtown studio with some investors. But when the studio didn’t take off, he began playing around with the equipment and learning how to record himself. “That was the beginning of Gorilla Zoe,” he says, the nickname he was given because of his explosive temperament: “I’m cool as a motherfucker, but there’s a button that when it goes off, nobody can stop it -- please don’t push it. That boy goes crazy. I’m strong as a goddamn ox.” One of his partners was doing production for impresario Russell “Block” Spencer, and the connection eventually led to Zoe signing with Block’s Bad Boy-affiliated label Block Entertainment. Zoe collaborated with label mate (and West side affiliate) Yung Joc on the hit, “Coffee Shop,” and also replaced Young Jeezy in the gangsta group Boyz n da Hood. Zoe says his work with the act has spurred him on in his solo career. “I learned that the world doesn’t owe you anything, that just because you have a deal, that don’t mean shit,” he says. “Being in that group, there was a lot of catering, a lot of five-star hotels. So, I said, ‘I wanna live this lifestyle and I’m ‘bout to do what I have to to make it happen.’ So that’s what I did, I went hard. Every day’s a fourth quarter for me.” On the strength of single, “Hood Nigga,” his 2007 solo debut Welcome To The Zoo surprised many by cracking the top twenty on Billboard’s pop charts, and led to an appearance on XXL’s “Leaders of the New School” cover. Two years later, his Don’t Feed The Animals was even more successful, hitting #8 on the pop charts and quickly selling more than 100,000 copies. Self-produced banger “Hood Clap,” announced that “I ain’t never graduate/ I can’t even spell recession,” and two inventive hits showcased his softer side. Drumma Boy-produced, Coldplay-inspired ballads, “Echo” and “Lost” went outside of the radio hip hop template with their melancholy moods and introspective lyrics. “I’m making this money/ Just to go spend it,” he raps. “Living the good life/ Hope nobody ends it/ But who are you kidding?/ …You know if they want you/ Best believe they will find you.” Earlier this year he further pushed the genre’s limits by releasing an all-new mixtape every single day during the month of February. “I was just lettin’ the world know that this shit is easy,” he says. King Kong will feature even more of his own production work. In addition to future hood classics – “I can do naked girls, cars, and jewelry like most of these rappers,” he notes -- it will reveal even more of the mystery behind him. “You’ll understand that this dude has read a couple of books,” Zoe says. “I know the formula, and it ain’t just with music, it’s with life.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11770

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Gorilla Zoe

Gorilla Zoe Biography By Ben Westhoff Gorilla Zoe is an MC who can sing, a rapper who’s an intellectual, and a commercial artist who pushes boundaries. “People can’t read me,” he says. “They say, ‘Is he ignorant? But, he can’t be too ignorant!’” By combining his... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Fuze

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11:00pm CDT

Guards

Guards was formed in New York City when Richie James Follin returned from a European tour to a recording studio with nothing in it but a broken electric 12 string guitar and an omnichord. He wrote and recorded a few songs for his little sister to sing on ,but ended up singing on the songs himself. He enlisted the help of his friends (Caroline Polachek of Chairlift, James Richardson of MGMT, Loren Shane Humphrey of Willowz) and family (Madeline Follin of Cults) to guest on some songs and they spread the word without his knowledge via twitter and the internet. Then, he decided to give the songs away for free. Richie James Follin is 27 and he is originally from southern California. He started the Willowz (lead singer and guitarist) when he was 19 in 2002 and has released 4 records with them as well as a solo record and multiple other projects. He also plays guitar in Cults.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14403

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Guards

http://guards.bandcamp.com/

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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11:00pm CDT

High Wolf

High Wolf is a mysterious traveling entity who plays masked, equatorial electronics. He has released records on tons of labels and toured many exotic locales (India, Japan, Greece, etc).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13338

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High Wolf

High Wolf is a mysterious traveling entity who plays masked, equatorial electronics. He has released records on tons of labels and toured many exotic locales (India, Japan, Greece, etc).

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Hideout

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11:00pm CDT

Holiday Shores

Summer is no myth. It exists year round on Holiday Shores Ct, a two-block stretch on the Florida panhandle where twenty-one year old Nathan Pemberton grew up. It's no more than five minutes from white sand beaches, squawks of seagulls, and wafting smells of suntan lotion. Columbus'd The Whim is the first first full-length album from Pemberton's Holiday Shores, who, like the street that bears their name, are quintessentially summer: chimey guitars, reverb-soaked vocals, warbling Rhodes, echoes of years past. Pemberton started playing the piano at age seven and learned the guitar shortly after. He began finding his musical footing in high school bands, playing with his brother, friends, and eventually his college roommates. The album, packed with 10 could-be singles, reads like a book of Pemberton's well-written memories. Each word chosen meaningfully with a linguist's touch; each sentence constructed carefully with an artist's ear. Columbus'd The Whim is a literary work in addition to a sonic one. The current line up, comprised of friends and roommates spent months recording together in Pemberton's living room obsessing over vintage gear and perfecting their captivating hooks, heart-warming melodies, and creating a haunting tunnel of sound as a stunning backdrop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12103

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Holiday Shores

Summer is no myth. It exists year round on Holiday Shores Ct, a two-block stretch on the Florida panhandle where twenty-one year old Nathan Pemberton grew up. It's no more than five minutes from white sand beaches, squawks of seagulls, and wafting smells of suntan lotion. Columbus'd... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Soho Lounge

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11:00pm CDT

Hystoic Vein

The monster rock band is from Japan which the clearance of new music scene, and they have a music history of good quality. Their glamorous and another dimension looks will must be shocked everyone. Sometimes their sound slashes with audience like a KATANA, and sometimes it brings in sweet and devilish kiss. They are proper for the pioneer of 10’ new age. The identity of the monster band is the four girls from the little island country Japan. When they started the band activity, the four lost their ego, because of the reaction of spending in the dark, and they headed for on the stage after going mad and shouting. The vocalist, Inko provokes audience with the dance, called “Inko dance”, and she sings songs with venting her frustration for the world. She has the outstanding sense of pops, so her unforgettable melody will come around in your mind. It seems as if she is a “crazy clown”. Beside Inko, the guitarist called Youkaku plays the guitar as she is obsessed by something. Warping her body, she gives the noise with her fiery eyes. Her play of the guitar with cramping is the image of chaos. Then the bassist, Yukary is the essence of the band. Her face is veiled with her forelock, and it doesn’t have expression. But the roaring bass phrase is violence, so the audience cannot help dancing. The drummer, Lyn keeps the rhythm with Yukary. She embodies the rhythm by using her all body, so her performance will entertain not only your hearing, but also your sight. Her arms move like a living snake, and make the great grooves. Their music based on the garage punk of new wave style, and they take in also the variety of elements such as R&R, psychedelic rock, and dance tune and so on. And their stage is the entertainment with strange atmosphere. Is it the movie from behind the screen, or the shed of spectacle? They are raved by the media in Japan, and their impetus doesn’t stay in Japan. So, it runs over the world. There will be many addicts of them throughout the world soon. The goal of them is only the turnover the world by their music, and the day approaches. They played at SXSW2010 !!!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12313

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Hystoic Vein

The monster rock band is from Japan which the clearance of new music scene, and they have a music history of good quality. Their glamorous and another dimension looks will must be shocked everyone. Sometimes their sound slashes with audience like a KATANA, and sometimes it brings... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Elysium

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11:00pm CDT

Kat Edmonson

Kat Edmonson's first album, "Take to the Sky" made many national top 10 lists of 2009, became a top seller on iTunes and Amazon, and debuted at #21 on the Billboard jazz charts in the first week of it's release. After the success of her freshman debut, Edmonson went on to perform with Willie Nelson, open for Smokey Robinson and headline at the 2010 Taichung Jazz Festival in Taiwan. Edmonson also developed a friendship with fellow Texan, Lyle Lovett after Lovett saw one of her shows in Austin. She opened for Lyle Lovett and His Large Band for a portion of their 2010 summer tour and performed the winter classic, "Baby It's Cold Outside," with Lovett on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in December of 2010. Her single release, 'Lucky', appeared on the award-winning Showtime series, United States of Tara. Edmonson has thus far released all of her music on the record label that she co-founded in 2009 and continues to operate independently without a label. Recently, Edmonson was honored with a gift from METAlliance to record her new album for two days at Avatar Studios in New York City with the legendary Al Schmitt and Phil Ramone. She launched a Kickstarter campaign on March 1 to help raise funds for her second album. This campaign will continue through April 1. Visit http://kck.st/if2wGJ to find out how to help.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14142

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Kat Edmonson

Kat Edmonson will self release her sophomore album Way Down Low on Spinnerette Records April 10. The native Texan makes not only her songwriting debut on the record but also co-produces the album. The album was recorded at the historic Avatar Studio and Capitol Studios with Grammy-winning... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Elephant Room

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11:00pm CDT

King Charles

King Charles performs both solo and with a band. His sound can be alt folk to up-beat psyche-rock with a frequent nod to Africa. The songs contain striking lyrical prose that make them stand out fom the crowd mostly dealing with universal themes such as love and sacrifice without sounding trite. King Charles has been playing for about 3yrs and has recently toured with Mumford & Sons both in the US and UK where he has completed a summer's worth of critically acclaimed festival performances and is regularly selling out shows accross the country. Having just signed a global deal in the US with Universal Republic and in partnership with his UK independent Mi7 Records, King Charles will be adding to his Uk only releases with a new Album due for release in April 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12694

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King Charles

King Charles performs both solo and with a band. His sound can be alt folk to up-beat psyche-rock with a frequent nod to Africa. The songs contain striking lyrical prose that make them stand out fom the crowd mostly dealing with universal themes such as love and sacrifice without... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
512

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11:00pm CDT

Lance Herbstrong

The movement known as Lance Herbstrong. Through stream-of-consciousness aural atmospherics, Lance Herbstrong takes you on a trip, sustaining musical momentum with sonic layers propelling the rhythms. The result is music that is ethereal and organic, of the air and of the earth, and always moving. The nation’s most esteemed climate change scientists described their first Lance Herbstrong show as a ‘motherf---ing Fun Bomb that just goes off inside you.’ Conceived in the fertile soil of the secret compost garden behind the Temple of Ra, founding member Kamal Soliman was born attuned to the natural rhythms of the universe. His talent for weaving the sounds of the inner world with the outer world through an electronic collective consciousness came early. As a youth he moved through the B-Boy scene, popping and locking with the best, until his belief that all musical forces should join as one moved him from the dance floor to the studio. It was in the studio one day soon after, that the Lance Herbstrong path was laid out to Kamal. In a cloud of smoke, an ancient sorcerer appeared and instructed Kamal to combine his golden ear with the talents of one Bill Sarver, the greatest undiscovered beatmaker West of the Mississippi. Before the sorcerer left, he entrusted Kamal and Bill with a magic maraca, capable of bringing even the worst of dancers to get up and cut rug. From that day on, the duo would channel their power through a series of mashups and remixes, all of which were released to critical acclaim. Creating dubby landscapes isn’t without cost, as Kamal is quick to point out, “Many plants have been sacrificed in the making of this music.” After serving a short house arrest sentence for pirating Kraftwerk 8-tracks, Bill Sarver was just another down on his luck carny with a pocketful of broken dreams. Then, late one full-mooned night, a fortune-telling lady looked into her crystal ball and foresaw a great change coming in his life. After she fell asleep, Bill stole her crystal ball and pawned it for a mixer. His life hasn’t been the same ever since. Bill has done programming for industrial metal acts 16volt, Scum of the Earth, and Soak. When he is not working with Lance Herbstrong, Bill is choreographing a dance battle he hopes will be used in “Spider Man the Musical.” When he was learning to play the guitar, Peter DiStefano’s music teacher said he’d “give his right nut to play with Perry Farrell.” Being young and a bit too literal, Pete did exactly that. “It was definitely worth it,” Pete said after joining Farrell to create Porno For Pyros. “In fact, I’d do it again, if, you know, I’d been born with three nuts. I wasn’t.” While many people know Pete has released several solo albums and collaborated with groups such as Stone Temple Pilots, few know of Pete’s song writing skills. When he was only seven, Pete wrote the lyrics “Hump-backed, grossed-out freaks like us, baby, we’ve got the runs,” and sent them to Bruce Springsteen. The Boss has yet to give Pete credit. Joining Lance Herbstrong for live sets are percussionists Ricky Gonzalez and Frank Orrall. When not playing for the Chicago Afrobeat Project and other bands in need of superior drumming, Ricky prefers to spend his time in a Panic Room eating Cheese Poofs. Frank, of Thievery Corporation and Poi Dog Pondering fame, has written over 100 hymns for Sarah Palin. Together, they create the movement known around the world as Lance Herbstrong. Listen to their layered sounds and the connected grooves. Let it get into your orifices. Your day will be better. This bio is degradable.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13093

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Lance Herbstrong

The movement known as Lance Herbstrong. Through stream-of-consciousness aural atmospherics, Lance Herbstrong takes you on a trip, sustaining musical momentum with sonic layers propelling the rhythms. The result is music that is ethereal and organic, of the air and of the earth, and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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11:00pm CDT

Liber Teran

LIBER TERAN: EL GITANO WESTERN Independent Recordings(2007) Líber Terán, former lead singer and guitarist for "Los de Abajo" presents a new project as a soloist. In this new phase he explores different musical styles near classic rock'n roll, with influences from Gene Vincent, Johnny Cash, Lou Reed, The Beatles, as well as popular and northern music as Los Tigres Del Norte, Los Cadetes de Linares and José Alfredo Jiménez. His songs blend the innermost feelings with the description of the harsh urban reality of Mexico City, the sobriety of the melancholic, the nostalgic romance and the violent situation of the city, bringing out the gypsy in all of us. Líber Terán began this new phase after 14 years of touring in Europe, United States, Canada, Asia and Oceania. He also recorded two albums for David Byrne's label Luaka Bop, called "Los de Abajo"(1998) and "Cybertropic Chilango Power "(2002), as well as two independent albums entitled "No Borrarán" (2005) and "Latin Ska Force" (2002), a live album "Complete and live (LA/2004)" and "LDA vs The Lunatics" (2006), produced by Temple of Sound for Peter Gabriel's label, Real World Records. His first solo album "El Gitano Western" was edited by Independent Recordings and it is available throughout Europe and the rest of the world. It includes 13 fresh songs and discovers the great variety of sounds reached by Terán. LIBER TERAN: TAMBPORA SOUND SYSTEM Santo Canuto Records/EMI (2009) “Tambora Sound System” is the name of Liber Teran´s second album as his solo project. On this new album we can find a fusion of tambora sinaloense, a music style from the north part of Mexico, with Balkan music. This new production has a scale of rhythms going from polka to foxtrot, vals, rocksteady, rumba… always with a rock spirit. His second album includes nine tracks; two of which are Mexican popular music classics: “El sube y baja”, which was famous in the 50’s thanks to “El Piporro” and Luis Pérez Meza, and “El perro negro”, of the authorship of José Alfredo Jiménez. The seven remaining songs are stories that go from the country to the city, from melancholy to sarcasm, adorned with the vibes of the Mediterranean and East Europe, as well as with elements of electronic music. This album concludes with two bonus tracks, a couple of collaborations from the most recognized DJ´s from the Mexican scene: Toy Selectah (ex-Control Machete y Sonidero Nacional), who remixes “El Jardín Ideal”, and Roberto Mendoza (Panóptica), who remakes “El Gitano Western”. With Tambora Sound System, Líber Terán, manages to put Mexico in the Balkans and vice versa, with all the power of music that breaks boundaries. www.myspace.com/liberteran www.liberteran.com www.twitter.com/liberteran www.sonicbids.com/liberteran2
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11214

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Liber Teran

LIBER TERAN: EL GITANO WESTERN Independent Recordings(2007) Líber Terán, former lead singer and guitarist for "Los de Abajo" presents a new project as a soloist. In this new phase he explores different musical styles near classic rock'n roll, with influences from Gene Vincent, Johnny... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Copa

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11:00pm CDT

Locos Por Juana

Locos Por Juana is a bilingual Latin band most notably recognized by their energetic live performances and their unique fusion of Latin styles and influences. The band formed in Miami, Florida in the year 2000, though their lineup has undergone personnel changes and their style evolved over the years. The present lineup consists of vocalist Itagui Correa, guitarist Mark Kondrat, drummer Javier Delgado, percussionist Daniel Ferrer, and a horn section led by Lasim Richards on Trombone, though at times as many as five to seven guest musicians may join onstage for shows and tours. The group's sound is a distinct one, drawing not only from the members' own diverse backgrounds, but from other countries' musical styles as well. Still, the heart and soul of their hybrid style emanates from Colombia, the South American country's traditional styles everpresent in Locos Por Juana's unique modern take. Also integral to Locos Por Juana's style is the musical influence of the Caribbean islands, in particular reggae and dub from Jamaica. Funk also plays a crucial role in their music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12607

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Locos Por Juana

Locos Por Juana is a bilingual Latin band most notably recognized by their energetic live performances and their unique fusion of Latin styles and influences. The band formed in Miami, Florida in the year 2000, though their lineup has undergone personnel changes and their style evolved... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Prague

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11:00pm CDT

Marklion

After exploring 8-bit to digital pop with DAT Politics for 10 years, Vincent Thiérion is back with a new solo project called MARKLION. The French musician explores the dance music possibilities and prepares special live with original visual devices. “I want to give myself a total freedom, going from an acid sound live to sweeter pop compositions in studio…” explains Vincent. Marklion goes from Acid techno to grunge and synth-pop, somewhere between Nirvana, Aphex Twin and Daft Punk, in his first EP “You, EP”. Hyperactive, he’s now working on a new EP, a LP and remixes on his own label Upcode Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11374

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Marklion

After exploring 8-bit to digital pop with DAT Politics for 10 years, Vincent Thiérion is back with a new solo project called MARKLION. The French musician explores the dance music possibilities and prepares special live with original visual devices. “I want to give myself a total... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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11:00pm CDT

Melting Season

Heralding from the Dallas, Texas that spaghetti westerns are made of, Melting Season is a multi-layered head-trip. A drummer from a young age and a practically-everything-else-ist from only slightly after that, Bruce Blay first came to prominence with the band Sleep Whale. His contributions on guitar, bass, violin, percussion and field recordings gave their music a sound that was described as a beautiful, somber patchwork and compared to The Books and Stars Of The Lid. Working on his own for the first time and expanding his arsenal to include kalimba, harp, noise makers, and most importantly saturated multi-tracked vocals, Melting Season was born. The layered approach to building sounds is borne of a diverse resume of experiences. Whether gaining his philosophy degree, cliff-jumping, wandering around Europe, recording bird sounds in Chile, working for the Crow Collection of Asian Art, or finding inspiration in weeping philosophers, comic books, and cats, this mad scientist of sound and emotion is an exploding musical alloy.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14106

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Melting Season

Heralding from the Dallas, Texas that spaghetti westerns are made of, Melting Season is a multi-layered head-trip. A drummer from a young age and a practically-everything-else-ist from only slightly after that, Bruce Blay first came to prominence with the band Sleep Whale. His contributions... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Mother Mother

EUREKA, the third studio album from Canadian avante pop quintet MOTHER MOTHER, is the band's most tenacious and undaunted record to date. Slated for a Last Gang Records worldwide release on March 15, 2011, EUREKA offers up eccentric, hook laden pop-meets-rock songs housed in creative arrangements with clever lyrics and intricate harmonies. Produced by Mother Mother's own Ryan Guldemond and mixed by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Franz Ferdinand, Elvis Costello), the 12 new tracks that comprise the album surpass their predecessors with a greater sense of cohesion, exuberance and overall sonic depth. Guldemond, the group's chief songwriter and front man describes the album as "a vivid depiction of where the band's at right now, which is the height of our musicianship, song writing and strength as collaborators". In the signature Mother Mother animal themed vein, EUREKA's cover art portrays a techni-coloured Lion, baring its teeth. Female vocalist / synth player, Molly Guldemond (she and Ryan are siblings), is the resident artist in charge. "Our new songs are bolder and more animated, so I chose to use vibrant neons and brighter colours than ever before," the multi-talented artist/musician reports. "The word 'eureka' suggests epiphany and exciting discovery. The lion represents the animal instinct in us to pursue these breakthroughs; a predatory sense to hunt for deeper truth". Although principally an upbeat collection of songs, the dark lyrical tone, a signature element of the MM package, is alive and well in the album's wordplay. "The Stand”, EUREKA's incredibly addictive lead off single is an urban hip hop tinged tale of a "misanthrope who corrupts the minds of two young school girls" as described by Ryan, who wrote most of the song in his head as a "silly rap style thing to bide time in transit". The album's first track, “Chasing It Down”, laments the demise of the newness in things, while wearing the skin of an epic, Deep Purple-esque rocker, complete with a formidable organ hook. The quintessential slow song, “Born In A Flash”, might just be the band at its most haunting and morose ever as this piano driven heavyweight marches through a versatile landscape of lush strings, choral beegees, and a killer back beat and bass line. “Simply Simple” is just that, a perfect advocacy of the 'less is more' doctrine, while the dreamy “Getaway”, with Molly singing lead in her unique, gentle timbre, is the plight of an escapist. With the release of EUREKA, Mother Mother is definitely poised to reach ground breaking heights and milestones, but that isn't to say an impressive legacy of international acclaim and accolades have not already been sung. Their quirky, experimental debut, TOUCH UP, although not a mainstream success, perked the ears of many and marked the band as one to watch. O MY HEART, the band's stellar sophomore release, was a more focused effort which received rave reviews, strongly securing Mother Mother as a relevant act in North America and abroad. Coming in at #1 in campus radio in Canada for 6 weeks straight, OH MY HEART was also rated the top 5 best overall album of 2008 on iTunes Canada, not to mention the 6th most added album on CMJ's Top 20 on release week. Their first brush with mainstream radio success was that of the single “Body Of Years” which came in the top 10 at Canadian Alternative Rock and Modern Rock radio, and also landed them two 2009 Casby Award Nominations and a 2010 Canadian Radio Music Award Nomination. Across the pond, critics and radio programmers alike continued in the trend of Mother Mother fandom. The band's title track and first UK Single “O My Heart” went as far as capturing Record Of The Week on BBC Radio 2’s Radcliffe & Maconie Show, subsequently garnering much support from Radio 2 and Radio 6 in the UK as well as inclusion in Q Magazine’s Q50 for July 2010. “Musically fearless, melodically inspired Canadians at their envelope-pushing best", says Q. The notable Spin Magazine wrote "Mother Mother coos lovely boy-girl harmonies, masking their dire lyrics while slyly exulting in the cleansing blaze." Mother Mother's notoriety stems not only from their knack at making great records, but also due in large part to their remarkable live show. On stage, this group of five delivers a big sound, executing pristine vocal harmonies while utilizing a variety of multi-instrumental talents. Ryan, wielding rhythm and lead guitar, sings lead in his unique, brazen falsetto, while the flanking vocal support of Jasmin Parkin and Molly, who both take on key and synth duties, complete the front line. Jeremy Page on bass and horns, and Ali Siadat on drums and electronics round out the rhythm section to provide the music with an unbending backbone and multidimensional soundscape. No stranger to life on the road, Mother Mother’s relentless touring has built a large and dedicated fan base. They've graced the stage with such artists as Weezer, Pearl Jam, Tokyo Police Club, The Decemberists and Spoon. They’ve toured with Canadian rock institutions Sam Roberts and Matthew Good, and have performed on a diverse array of festival/showcase stages including SXSW, CMJ, The Great Escape, Liverpool Sound City, Pop Montreal, V-Fest, Ottawa Blues Fest, Ed Fest, Rifflandia Music Festival, both the Vancouver and Montreal International Jazz Festivals, and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games concert series LiveCity. Since the band's conception as an acoustic folk trio in 2005, they've since become a force to be reckoned with, reputed as an act who challenges the conventions of popular music, cultivating a sound all their own. With substantial headway made in the US and Europe, Mother Mother continue to build on that momentum with EUREKA. Keep an eye out for them in early 2011, it's going to be a big year for Mother Mother.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15028

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Mother Mother

EUREKA, the third studio album from Canadian avante pop quintet MOTHER MOTHER, is the band's most tenacious and undaunted record to date. Slated for a Last Gang Records worldwide release on March 15, 2011, EUREKA offers up eccentric, hook laden pop-meets-rock songs housed in creative... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Swan Dive

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11:00pm CDT

Naam

We’ve got something heavy here, man. The incarnation of Brooklyn, NY’s Naam manifests a signature brand of super-sonic and ultimately mesmerizing heavy psychedelia. Trance-like and punishing at times, this trio of psychonauts (John Bundy – bass, vocals / Ryan Lugar – guitar, vocals / Eli Pizzuto – drums) mold elements of classic psychedelia and prog with modern elements of jam-heavy bliss and apocalyptic amplitude. Naam’s self-titled debut is more so an aural-intoxicating odyssey than an album. Recorded on a 100-acre farm in upstate New York, Naam manages to capture an elemental sound, surfacing the hidden wisdoms of the forest and the fields while capturing the mysticism of the night sky. In its increasingly dark and sinister progression, the album depicts an unholy spiritual journey in the search for a higher plane of enlightenment. Naam delivers their deafening sermon to bring a new dawn for all civilization. The vast seas cannot drown Them, the darkest caverns cannot conceal Them, They will conquer insurmountable foes. They are war, They are peace, They are time and space, They are infinite, They are Naam. Naam's debut record came out in 2009 on Tee Pee Records. They are currently writing for their next 7" and record.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15207

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Naam

We’ve got something heavy here, man. The incarnation of Brooklyn, NY’s Naam manifests a signature brand of super-sonic and ultimately mesmerizing heavy psychedelia. Trance-like and punishing at times, this trio of psychonauts (John Bundy – bass, vocals / Ryan Lugar – guitar... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Headhunters

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11:00pm CDT

Native America

Native America is a creative outlet for Ross Farbe, a 20 year old songwriter from New Orleans. He spends countless hours in his bedroom, surrounded by an array of thrift store keyboards, craigslist-ed tape recorders, and whatever cobbled-together noisemakers he can get his hands on. An infatuation with physical space and natural reverb would then lead him to break into warehouses, campus parking garages, and abandoned spaces around the wilds of New Orleans, risking his spotless criminal record solely to lay down a few songs. Dancing About Architecture is the inevitable product of this process. Beautiful, reverberated, and springy, yet at times dissonant and exploratory, this collection of patchwork songs is the first Native America release and is available on Park The Van records. Native America is also a band. The first shows in early 2010 were Ross with a guitar and a banjo, but now the ship's crew has been completed by John St. Cyr (bass/vocals), Ray Micarelli (drums), and Kyle Hines (guitar/vocals). They set out on an ocean of fuzz, fending off sonic seamonsters with dreamy folk-pop songs.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15170

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Native America

Native America is a creative outlet for Ross Farbe, a 20 year old songwriter from New Orleans. He spends countless hours in his bedroom, surrounded by an array of thrift store keyboards, craigslist-ed tape recorders, and whatever cobbled-together noisemakers he can get his hands on... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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11:00pm CDT

New Look

New Look are Adam Pavao and Sarah Ruba, both natives of the Greater Toronto Area. They met in 2005 while each were pursuing careers in music. The two immediately discovered their creative compatibility and began collaborating. During this developmental stage, Sarah began a career in modeling which often brought the duo to New York, where they began recording their EP in 2006. Entitled "How's My Hair?" the EP was unofficially released as a free download for fans. This garnered the duo international attention, which led to multiple live dates in the UK over 2008. Over the next year New Look toured the UK and EU and began recording their full length between Canada and Berlin, Germany. In January 2010 New Look played an 11 date sold out tour in Scandinavia and Germany alongside the XX. The duo are currently wrapping up the completion of their debut full length album. New Look's self-titled debut is slated for a sumer 2011 release.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14547

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New Look

New Look Recorded over the past three years, across the creative trinity of Berlin, Brooklyn and the sleepy hollow town of Hamilton, near Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada, New Look’s self-titled debut album is a feverishly anticipated affair. The Canadian future pop duo of Sarah... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Malaia

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11:00pm CDT

North Mississippi Allstars

Keys to the Kingdom, the new album from the North Mississippi Allstars, is a celebratory declaration of life in the face of death. The origins of the album are honest and raw: a father died and a child was born. Brother’s Luther and Cody Dickinson lost their father, Jim Dickinson, only months before Luther became one. At the heart of the record is the journey that traverses through the mirrored gates of life and death. Produced in absentia by their father, Keys to the Kingdom, is the Allstars’ finest collaboration yet.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12419

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North Mississippi Allstars

North Mississippi Allstars formed in 1996; the product of a special time for modern Mississippi hill country blues. Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson soaked up the music of their father, Memphis legend Jim Dickinson, and absorbed the North Mississippi legacy while playing and shaking... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Momo's

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11:00pm CDT

NYCO

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NYCO

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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11:00pm CDT

Oh Ruin

Eoin O’Ruainigh’s story began in Dublin playing guitar for a string of bands before travelling to London, where he began writing solo songs. Crooning tales of childhood mischief and the first sweet stings of love, combining stomping blues with campfire quiet troubadour tunes. A little loose, a little rough around the edges, with melodies borrowed from old Irish folk songs, and stories set to intricate finger picked paeans. While honing his song writing craft, Eoin’s been learning the art of the luthier, making the guitar he now plays.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11261

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Oh Ruin

Eoin O’Ruainigh’s story began in Dublin playing guitar for a string of bands before travelling to London, where he began writing solo songs. Crooning tales of childhood mischief and the first sweet stings of love, combining stomping blues with campfire quiet troubadour tunes... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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11:00pm CDT

Random Recipe

Random Recipe's name truly and simply suits their sound. With a fine mixture of human warmth, originality and musical inspiration from all over the world, Random Recipe was able to slip away from the attribution of a specific music tag by opening their horizon and offering a playful journey to the world. By doing so, the Montreal based band easily flirts with folk, hip-hop, bossa-nova, electro, tri-hop, lullaby, jazz, kazoo and much more while never losing their way. The result comes in perfectly crafted songs bursting of sweet reminders of their Italian, Quebecois, Louisiana and Chinese roots and inspirations of the moment (Language Studies, International Studies, choir singing, violin, stop-motion, poutine, origami, travelling, milk-shakes, etc.) In a linear way, the story of Random Recipe grew out of a friendship between singer and guitarist Frannie and beat-boxer and rapper Fab, who met at a show in 2005. The duo then started jamming and began freestyling on the streets for fun. Following a fateful performance at a monthly open mic event at Quai des Brumes and the warm reception they received from the public, Random Recipe became an official act and launched these girls into this crazy trip! Vincent and Liu-Kong later join the ranks of the band and gave the duo the power to become a complete band. Strong from an excellent reputation the band built up in the past couple of years, mostly from their improvised shows in the street and subway of Montreal and famously with the one during FME at Morasse Poutine around 2AM last year, Random Recipe is proud to present Fold it! Mold it!, their first full-length album launched in stores in September 2010 on Bonsound Records. Random Recipe's name truly and simply suits their sound. With a fine mixture of human warmth, originality and musical inspiration from all over the world, Random Recipe was able to slip away from the attribution of a specific music tag by opening their horizon and offering a playful journey to the world. By doing so, the Montreal based band easily flirts with folk, hip-hop, bossa nova, electro, trip-hop, lullaby, jazz, kazoo and much more while never losing their way. The result comes in perfectly crafted songs bursting of sweet reminders of their Italian, Quebecois, Louisiana and Chinese roots and inspirations of the moment (Language Studies, International Studies, choir singing, violin, stop-motion, poutine, origami, travelling, milk-shakes, etc.). In a linear way, the story of Random Recipe grew out of a friendship between singer and guitarist Frannie and beat-boxer and rapper Fab, who met at a show in 2005. The duo then started jamming and began freestyling on the streets for fun. Following a fateful performance at a monthly open mic event at Quai des Brumes and the warm reception they received from the public, Random Recipe became an official act and launched these girls into this crazy trip! Vincent and Liu-Kong later join the ranks of the band and gave the duo the power to become a complete band. Random Recipe created a considerable hype building a strong profile within Montreal's fertile music scene as well as playing many shows around the Quebec province and at international festivals (Montreal Jazz Fest., Pop Montreal, Festival d'Été de Québec, CMW, NXNE, Fringe Festival, CMJ and soon enough SXSW followed by Garorock Fest in France). They also had a warm welcome from french crowds in Fall of 2010 (playing Paris and the creatively fun Off-Courts festival in Trouville, Normandy) and are due once again on France's stages in April. Mixing unconventional musical sources such as a children's guitar with beat-box improvisation, the band juggles around with styles and creates a tasty concoction of hip hop! While their lack of pretension adds to the accuracy of their amazing live performances, it's no surprise that Random Recipe was hailed as one of Montreal's up-and coming bands by Spin Magazine in 2008, was prized by the MIMI for Best new band of 2009, won the GAMIQ trophy for Rising Star of 2010 and lastly the Galaxie prize also for Rising Star during the Rideau 2011 conference last February ! The band consists of vocalist and chiquita guitarra Frannie Holder, rapper and beat-box Fab, guitar, keys and all the shizzle Vincent Legault and percussions and keys Liu-Kong Ha.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12554

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Random Recipe

Kill the Hook, Random Recipe’s new album, was released on October 8th via Bonsound. Three years after charming the music scenewith Fold It! Mold It!, their joyous and refreshing debut, the Montreal band returns with a lively pop album, a vibrant blend of hip-hop and electro, and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Spill

11:00pm CDT

Ringo Deathstarr

There is a direct line between My Bloody Valentine, the Jesus and Mary Chain and Ringo Deathstarr. And it stops at Slowdive Central. If you retain any fondness for those three ' and are mentally aroused by a spot of melody-heavy guitar pop ' you will adore the 'Starr.- THE GUARDIAN (UK) Austin-TX based trio Ringo Deathstarr has announced the release of their full-length album Colour Trip on Sonic Unyon Records (for U.S. and Canada) on March 8th. The group plays music of a shimmering and harmonious variety which marries the ecstatic ramble of early Jesus & Mary Chain and effect laden assault of MBV with the plug in and play attitude of Royal Trux and Sonic Youth. We write cool little pop songs but we just bury them under loud amounts of noise says guitarist Elliott Frazier. Frazier trades off lead vocals with Alex Gehring (bass) and the lineup is completed by Daniel Coborn on drums. Live the band has played through the U.S., Europe and Japan with artists such as The Dandy Warhols, A Place To Bury Strangers, Black Angels, And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead, The Ravonettes and just finished a European tour with The Wedding Present. Of course the band's sound demands doesn't always go over smoothly as Frazier recounts Sometimes the headlining band doesn't like when the opening band is louder than them, much louder. Also our sound guy is a vital part of the show because the house sound man doesn't usually understand that we want the guitars this loud and we don't want the vocals center of the mix. Frazier a drummer by trade started the band in 2005 I love feedback on the guitar and always enjoyed noisy bands maybe cause my mom hated noise it drew me in. At the same time I love the dreamy sounds of shoegaze and slacker style vocals which is the opposite of all the high pitch vocals that same to be omnipresent in today's music. I got some songs together and played a show with two friends under the name Ringo Deathstarr but it took me a few years to get the right lineup for what I wanted to do. Eventually the band made it to the UK to play the Reverence fest which was thrown annually by AC30. AC30 being the premiere shoegaze club night in London and also a record label. After the majority of attendees raved about Deathstarr's performance at the fest, AC30 caught them perform in London and signed them to the label, then licensing the album to Sonic Unyon for North America. Colour Trip is the full realization of Frazier's vision, a vision through a druggy haze of sound. Look for the band to head to Europe in February as support for Dean Wareham (of Galaxie 500) and then return to the U.S. to appear at SXSW and will announce a U.S. tour shortly.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13283

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Ringo Deathstarr

http://ringodeathstarr.org

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Easy Tiger

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11:00pm CDT

Robert Earl Keen

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Robert Earl Keen

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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11:00pm CDT

RTP

Royal Treatment Plant (RTP) is the classically trained London-based five-piece led by Australian-born, Papua New Guinea missionary kid Paula Steel. The pumped up punky avant-rock has grown up to huge layered melodic rock. RTP’s debut album ‘Hope Is Not Enough’ (2008) - produced by Teo Miller (Blur, Placebo) and mixed by Mike Chapman (Blondie, Suzi Quatro) - was heavily supported: 8/10 NME; Album of the Week on Huw Stephen’s BBC Radio 1 show; Nomination for Debut Album of the Year on XFM; BBC 6 Music Single of the Week (Steve Lamacq), MTV2 playlist. Having performed at influential UK showcases including In The City and Camden Crawl and support slots for the likes of Marina & The Diamonds, Micachu, Young Knives, and Los Camposinos! the band signed to Universal Music Group for Australasia in 2009 before signing to Tip Top Recordings in the summer of 2010 to record their sophomore record, due in May 2011 with lead single Battle Scars released in March.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10771

Artists

RTP

Royal Treatment Plant (RTP) is the classically trained London-based five-piece led by Australian-born, Papua New Guinea missionary kid Paula Steel. The pumped up punky avant-rock has grown up to huge layered melodic rock. RTP’s debut album ‘Hope Is Not Enough’ (2008) - produced... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
512 Rooftop

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11:00pm CDT

Salva

"Paul Salva is a funky motherfucker," says The Fader. Beyond those who already know this, the rest of the electronic music world is catching wind of the 29 year old producer, DJ, promoter and label boss. Already heralded by the Numbers, Ernest Endeavors and LuckyMe crews in the UK, the Low End Theory residents in LA and his own Frite Nite label/crew in SF, Salva is primed as he preps the release of his debut album, Complex Housing for the Friends of Friends (FoF Music) label. Growing up in Chicago in the 80's, Salva cites early inspiration in all sorts of of electronic and sampled-based music ranging from electro, juke, analog house, ghetto house, underground hip hop and bass productions. With a strong foot in all of these idioms, Salva creates a future-leaning style of electronic dance music that is all his own. Shimmering synthesizers collide with funky vintage drum programming, heavy bass drops and rapid arpeggios to create an album that remain both listenable and danceable.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13148

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Salva

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Barcelona

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11:00pm CDT

Santah

Santah was born with their heads in the clouds and their feet stuck in the dirty ground. Luckily, right before they grew up for good, a tidal wave swept them up, quick as can be, and sent them teetering across the continent. They howled in confusion when that water came, arms all flailing, their faces purple as raisins. But they rolled back their eyes and just like that they were in some holy home, right there in their own head, right there on that ocean, riding a wild and blurry-eyed vision, just being the most confused and luckiest boys to ever live or die in the whole goddamn world, just like that, all over the place.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11050

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Santah

Santah was born with their heads in the clouds and their feet stuck in the dirty ground. Luckily, right before they grew up for good, a tidal wave swept them up, quick as can be, and sent them teetering across the continent. They howled in confusion when that water came, arms all... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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11:00pm CDT

Screeching Weasel

For those that aren’t familiar with them (frankly, you should be ashamed of your self), Screeching Weasel have been a stalwart of the pop-punk scene for 25 years. Back in ’86 they took up the Ramones’ torch and have since created a bonfire. With legions of dedicated fans and a whole slew of acclaimed releases under their belt Screeching Weasel have firmly entrenched themselves as living legends in the punk rock world. Not satisfied to rest on their laurels, the band recently reformed and completed their first new material in 11 years, First World Manifesto. Comprised of 14 tracks, First World Manifesto has all the hallmarks of an instant Weasel classic. From the short fast punk rock standards bearing Ben’s trademark ire (this time directed at message board tyrants, scenesters, and blind followers) to the traditional mid-tempo girl oriented songs, it’s all in there. Musically, First World Manifesto delivers on expectations with their emblematic guitar driven sound ringing throughout, due in no small part to the return of famed guitarist Dan Vapid. Additionally, they enlisted Mike Kennerty (All-American Rejects) to take the reins as producer, and threw in some backing vocals by Dr. Frank (Mr. T Experience) and Joe Queer (The Queers). First World Manifesto is the masterpiece that Weasel fans have been dreaming about for the past decade of silence.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12355

Artists

Screeching Weasel

For those that aren’t familiar with them (frankly, you should be ashamed of your self), Screeching Weasel have been a stalwart of the pop-punk scene for 25 years. Back in ’86 they took up the Ramones’ torch and have since created a bonfire. With legions of dedicated fans and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Scoot Inn

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11:00pm CDT

Sondre Lerche

Sondre Lerche is an internationally acclaimed Norwegian-born, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter who has released six albums, including the hit-soundtrack for the major motion picture Dan In Real Life. Signed to Virgin Records at 16, Lerche has explored a variety of musical genres without forsaking his own, truly unique indie-pop sound. His seventh, eagerly anticipated album is expected in Spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13932

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Sondre Lerche

Sondre Lerche is an internationally acclaimed Norwegian-born, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter who has released six albums, including the hit-soundtrack for the major motion picture Dan In Real Life. Signed to Virgin Records at 16, Lerche has explored a variety of musical genres without... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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11:00pm CDT

Steve Poltz

Steve Poltz is not normal. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada) but has lived most of his life in Southern California and those geographic poles are quite likely responsible for his unhinged genius. Over the course of his life he's met Elvis Presley (who hugged his sister for far too long), trick or treated at Liberace's house (each finger had a diamond ring), was Bob Hope's favorite altar boy (according to him), bravely traveled the world busking before he knew how to do it, famously co-wrote 'You Were Meant For Me' with Jewel, pissed off David Cassidy and can count some of the world's coolest people as fans. As a recording artist, he's fronted the semi-legendary Rugburns and is responsible for a critically acclaimed body of work on his own (One Left Shoe, Chinese Vacation, Traveling, Unraveling, Tales From The Tavern), along with some stuff that positively defies categorization (Answering Machine, The Barn). Unlike many artists, Steve simply gets better and better the longer he lives; his shows are the stuff of legend no two are the same and can take an unsuspecting audience from laughter to tears and back again in the space of the same song. He is quite possibly the most talented, and engaging, solo performer on the planet. He's also one of the most prolific. Any live show aficionado can attest to the fact Steve has a ridiculous amount of fantastic, not-yet-recorded material that deserves to be heard. Brilliant writer + wealth of killer material = what? This is what Steve Poltz's latest recording project brought him back to Halifax where he collaborated with Joel Plaskett, an award-winning Canadian song-writer, performer, producer and eminently kindred spirit. To the point, Joel is Tim Burton to Steve's Johnny Depp. The two holed up in Joel's Scotland Yard studio with a 2 inch, 16 track analog tape machine, a 24 hour work ethic, their comfy clothes, some serious mojo and emerged a few weeks later with 'Dreamhouse,' Steve's most accomplished and focused effort to date. If Dreamhouse becomes a huge hit, it will no doubt make him happy. If it doesn't, he'll be happy anyway and the folks who come to see him at any of the 200+ shows he'll do to bring the album to the world will be happy too. Guaranteed. If the Padres win the World Series and the Chargers win the Super Bowl this year, ironically, Steve will be happy even if the world ends as a result. Of course, none of that is 'normal' on THIS planet
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12795

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Steve Poltz

Steve Poltz was the founder and principle songwriter for San Diego legends The Rugburns. He tours extensively as a solo artist logging in 230 shows a year. He's a troubadour and a smartass raconteur telling stories and recording more records than than you can count on a existing bodily... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Continental Club

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11:00pm CDT

Talking To Turtles

Talking To Turtles is a mixed duo living in Leipzig and a fantastic piece, especially live as from solo to five piece - sometimes described as Moldy Peaches from Germany, even they don't sound German. They sound warm, melancholic, weird and of course unique in a way you have to discover! After self releasing a first EP in 2008 they wrote songs for their debut album „Monologue“ (DevilDuck Records) and recorded these in a friend’s living room 2009 in Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg. Ten days of isolation in a 20 square meters micro cosmos between nicotine and pasta, enthusiasm and defeat, between „perfect“ and „shit“ – isn’t that the place where good music comes out of? Talking To Turtles is Florian Sivers and Claudia Göhler, but that’s not it. „Monologue“ shows how important friendship nowadays is in creating music. Photos, cover, recording and the live scenario has become true under the title „AYF = Ask Your Friends“ instead of the good old DIY. Nevertheless this music is not less than gorgeous and nothing you can listen to without not being emotionally impressed. In 2010 they’ve already toured with Angus & Julia Stone and First Aid Kit plus several solo shows and festivals like Immergut & Reeperbahnfestival. Quotes „Sometimes whimsical, sometimes dramatic, „Monologue“ is the sound of a band on an adventure. Talking to Turtles are an authentic, unpredictable band that defy categorization." (Joey Goebel, Autor) „Exquisite, charming, unpolished songs. The emotional qulaity of his voice reminds me to the LowFiness of the Moldy Peaches – it’s great!“ (MusikExpress) „I can say totally unknown going crazy, sighing and clapping. Don’t miss it! A high on melancholy, oops I mean melody.“ (Josef Lewe, Jenseits von Millionen Festival)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13950

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Talking To Turtles

„The American Recording“ – what is kind of the title of this text was my suggestion for the album title as well, because I think it’s a brilliant one which really fits to the music on one hand and as the album was recorded in the US it totally would have made sense to me... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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11:00pm CDT

Tapes n Tapes

Tapes ‘n Tapes is a rock band from Minneapolis, MN, made up of Josh Grier on guitar and lead vocals, Matt Kretzmann on keys and horns, Erik Appelwick on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Jeremy Hanson on percussion. Grier said he formed the band in 2003, to “have fun with my friends. I always wanted to see if I could play music with others and for others.” Grier and his buddies amassed “tapes ‘n tapes” of noodling, experimental jams and declared themselves officially a band. In the winter of 2004, the band now known as Tapes ‘n Tapes bought some recording equipment and headed out to a rustic cabin in the woods of Wisconsin. They recorded their self-titled, now long out of print, seven song EP in three days. Songs like “Beach Girls” and “50’s Parking” from the EP are still in their live set today. Next up for the band was recording their critically acclaimed follow up, The Loon. Appelwick recorded, mixed and produced the eleven song record with the band in one week at a friend’s home studio. The Loon came out in November of 2005 on ibid records, and no one was ready for what came next. People started to notice the foursome’s jangly, melodic brand of rock and the band started touring – gaining more and more attention from music critics and fans all over the world. Even the Thin White Duke took notice. “’Insistor’ is the first single, and it's cracking. It was a slow grower, but once that chorus digs in there's really no escape,” said Mr. David Bowie. The prestigious XL Recordings re-released The Loon in July of 2006, the same month Tapes ‘n Tapes made their national television debut on the Late Show with David Letterman. The band then toured around the world for the next few years- playing shows with the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Spoon, Cold War Kids, The Black Keys, Echo & the Bunnymen, and The Wrens. In 2006 they were honored to play Reading/Leeds, and 2007 saw them rock out at Lollapalooza and Coachella. When starting to work out songs for their follow up, Walk It Off, the band was asked who their dream producer was. The obvious answer to them was Mr. Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, MGMT). With twelve songs in hand, the band made the jaunt to upstate New York to live and work with Fridmann for two amazing weeks- one week in September 2007 to record and one week in October 2007 to mix. However, years of touring, the political climate, and distance from friends and family had changed the band, and given them a different point of view- one that seemed to pervade their sound. Spin praised the record saying, “the tunes are tighter and performances far more dynamic and aggressive…..they can now pull off jittery punk and understated, graceful melancholy.” XL released Walk It Off in April of 2008, on the same day the band made their debut on Conan O’Brien. After touring and supporting Walk It Off for the following year, it was time for a little R & R- rest and relaxation. They purposefully took their time and tried to get back to a place where the band was fun, and not work. They also decided to go back to their roots and do everything on their own, with no label involvement. They cut ties with XL, and re-launched ibid records, their own label which initially released The Loon. The brothers tapes had saved their pennies over the years and set out to make the record they’ve always wanted to make – Outside. They wanted to record at home and self-produce, which they did over two weeks at The Terrarium in Minneapolis, MN in March of 2010. The next step was getting the talented Mr. Peter Katis (Interpol, The National) to lend his ears to the mix. Grier spent two more weeks in Bridgeport, CT, while Katis mixed the record to perfection. The result is twelve songs that are playful and melodic, while also capturing the essence and energy of their live show. Grier said, “We had a great time making Outside and we wanted our enjoyment of the process to be audible in the recording, and I think we succeeded.” One thing is for sure, Tapes ‘n Tapes feel like they are making music for the right reasons – fun and pure love for music. And as Grier always says, “Everything else is gravy.” Outside will be released on January 11, 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10796

Artists

Tapes n Tapes

Tapes ‘n Tapes is a rock band from Minneapolis, MN, made up of Josh Grier on guitar and lead vocals, Matt Kretzmann on keys and horns, Erik Appelwick on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Jeremy Hanson on percussion. Grier said he formed the band in 2003, to “have fun with my... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Rusty Spurs

11:00pm CDT

Thao with the Get Down Stay Down

Thao and the ever-versatile Get Down Stay Down (Adam Thompson on bass, keys and additional guitar, and Willis Thompson on drums and percussion) return with the follow up to their critically lauded and riotously applauded previous album, 'We Brave Bee Stings and All', the breakout success and best-selling record of 2008 for Kill Rock Stars. With super-producer and friend Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, Bill Frisell, Spoon) again at the helm, Know Better Learn Faster perfectly captures the band as their more mature, tastefully raucous, tastefully subdued and musically adventurous selves. Honed, trimmed and tightened over the last year and a half of constant touring, the now-trio delivers Thao's cleverly crafted and emotionally evocative songs with vibrant, innovative instrumentation, incredible energy and a still-acutely-solid sense of what sounds good. The new batch of songs spans all genres and influences, all the while staying faithful to their distinct style, sharp wit, and the infectious and enamoring exuberance of their renowned live shows. But the band can be serious too. Know Better Learn Faster is in many ways a boisterous, frenzied, and resigned break-up record, and with that territory comes a few songs wherein Thao does not employ her trademark method of juxtaposing brighter melodies with melancholic content. 'A few of these are just straightforwardly sad. Sometimes there's not much room to mince words and music when you feel like shit,' she says. The diverse and wide-ranging songwriting only helps to showcase the trio's formidable musicianship: all members have stepped up and expanded their repertoires to fill out the trio's sound. To further help the cause, the band was thrilled and humbled to enlist album guests Andrew Bird, Eric Earley of Blitzen Trapper, Laura Veirs, Horse Feathers, Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, Jenny Conlee of The Decemberists, and close friend and new 4AD artist Tune-Yards. Know Better Learn Faster is a deeply felt, honestly rendered audit of the end of one or any number of relationships. Thao says: 'We are thankful for the opportunity to have explored and then purged all crippling tensions and anxiety inherent in such dramas and hope you enjoy the scrappy by-product.' *** 'Packs a subtle punch, sweet but not sappy.' - Spin 'Elliptical lyrics, bright guitar work.' - The Wall Street Journal 'Worn down by the endless pitfalls of romance? Thao Nguyen most definitely is not.' Time Out New York "Like tea and honey spiked with a healthy shot of whiskey.' Elle
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13407

Artists

Thao with the Get Down Stay Down

Thao and the ever-versatile Get Down Stay Down (Adam Thompson on bass, keys and additional guitar, and Willis Thompson on drums and percussion) return with the follow up to their critically lauded and riotously applauded previous album, 'We Brave Bee Stings and All', the breakout... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Antone's

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11:00pm CDT

The Black Lips

200 Million Thousand What do you do when your sixteen and in deep shit? You're looking out at the world from the strip-mall and the detention hall, from the basement and the cul-de-sac and it just looks like there is a wall around you. Everybody tells you and your friends that you're going nowhere, that your lives are already ruined. What the fuck do you do? You hang around and smash stuff and get high and try to be a bad-ass, that's what you do. You steal and drink and smash up the car your mom gave you and pull your pee-pee out in public. You work at sandwich shops and fast-food joints and try to screw private school girls because they think your tough and the girls at your school think your gay because you pretended to give your friend a blowjob at the junior prom. You fuck it all up as ugly and as dirty as you can because, why the fuck not? Your parents and teachers and sandwich-shop supervisors look at you and think, "What happened to the kid? He has all the advantages in the world and he has chucked it all in the shitter. Doesn't he believe in the inherent goodness of our enlightened society? Doesn't he believe in any thing at all?" It is this question, the question of belief, nay, the question of faith, that is the crux of the matter. It is this question that was asked of the Black Lips. And the Black Lips have answered it. They have answered it in their songs and in their actions. They have answered it for every shit-assed, burned-out brat that staggers out of the suburbs. They have answered it resoundingly and continue to answer it. "Where is their answer?" you may ask. Do those psychedelic swamp guitar drones bear witness to a faith of some kind? Does the quasi-violent sexual comedy of their stage show underscore a deeply held belief system? Does their commingling of Deep South, big-tent revival rhetoric with hoary-throated, drug-haze mumble truly mean anything, to them or to anyone else? You bet your ass it means something to them. How would they have persevered through all the drudgery and threats of doom if it didn't mean a goddamn thing to them? Their adversaries have been formidable and numerous, and they have bested them all. Why, even in their earliest days, death itself reared its ugly head to attempt to halt their progress, and was dismissed directly. How, without faith, could the Black Lips have carried their message forth into the four corners of the earth? And so, on the eve of the release of their fifth album, the faith abides stronger than ever. A host of influences have passed through their gullet and provided the sustenance to keep their faith alive. The dusts of a southern back road and the big-city gutter puke crackle in the grooves of this record as it did in the previous ones. The shouts and moans and static continue to bear witness. "But faith in what?" the fathers, mayors and captains of industry might continue to ask. Well, if you've never been one of those shit-assed brats looking out into a world you were already excluded from, a world that sickened you, but for which there was no alternative, then you may not understand. But, through the eyes of one whom, like them, was a go-nowhere from the get-go, the Black Lips represent the faith that it takes to reject that world of sterile, futile, servile, silliness and forge your own world based on bravery and bad-ass-ness. They have carried to fruition the plan that has been hatched, and will continue to be hatched in the minds of dizzy, dumb and desperate youth the world over. Now they carry their message of faith to the world. FEAR NOT! BE BRAVE AND TAKE HEART! THE WORLD IS YOURS IF YOU ACCEPT THE POWER OF FAITH!!! (As I record these words a purple and orange fog engulfs the bay below me. The gin gimlets glide down my throat and I ponder the freedom that I, myself, have wrenched from the 'enlightened society' that once oppressed me. It is good and right that we should live free. I know this, the Black Lips know this, and the gulls in the bay below know this. Take this knowledge and go in faith.) Baby Gusty Accra, Ghana December, 2008
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14235

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The Black Lips

200 Million Thousand What do you do when your sixteen and in deep shit? You're looking out at the world from the strip-mall and the detention hall, from the basement and the cul-de-sac and it just looks like there is a wall around you. Everybody tells you and your friends that you're... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Lustre Pearl

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11:00pm CDT

The Stepkids

The Stepkids is futuristic electro soul recorded on a reel-to-reel. Soaring harmonies sung by three singer/songwriters. Kandinsky-essque visuals that make for enigmatic live performances. But more, The Stepkids is a collective. “The Stepkids is not about either of us - it’s about creating an entity where the entity itself is what’s important” says bassist and keyboardist Dan Edinberg. "There's an equal split in the creative process, and we’re really happy about that" adds drummer Tim Walsh. "Any lyric, any melody, any idea could have been done by any of us." Theirs is an approach that comes from more than a decade of musical experimentation. Brought up together as teenagers on the East Coast jazz and R+B circuit, the three band members went on as individuals to share stages with Lauren Hill and 50 Cent, tour internationally with indie punk band Zox, score movies and commercials, and produce solo albums. But it was an interest in creating an aesthetic identity that supersedes the conventional pop notions of stardom and self-importance which ultimately drew them together. "All three of us write, and all three of us sing" explains Jeff Gitelman, who resigned from touring as Alicia Keys' guitarist to concentrate full-time on recording the Stepkids self-titled debut album. The Stepkids' groove is a startling yet sexy fusion of punk, jazz, West African traditional, 1960s folk, neo and classic soul, classic funk and 20th century classical. Think T.Rex meets Sun Ra, Sly Stone meets Stravinsky, Dylan meets Dilla. Philosophy and literature provide a conceptual schematic, from existential musings (“Legend in My Own Mind”), to the work of Charles Bukowski (“La La”) and Plato’s theoretical “Allegory of the Cave” ("Shadows on Behalf”). Add to this a vested interest in the recording process, and you have an imaginative album of Technicolor brilliance expertly self-engineered and self-produced. Live, kaleidoscopic projections by NYC artist Jesse Mann consume the stage with light for a multi-sensory experience. There’s no singular icon, no singular sound, no singular way of making it happen. It’s psychedelia for the 21st century, where the focus is the whole – and that includes you.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11901

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The Stepkids

The Stepkids are futuristic electro soul recorded on a reel-to-reel; soaring harmonies sung by three singer/songwriters; Kandinsky-esque visuals that make for enigmatic live performances. "A lot of what excites us about this band is this band itself," says bassist and keyboardist... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Malverde

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11:00pm CDT

Tiger! Shit! Tiger! Tiger!

Two years after the release of TS!TT acclaimed debut, the Italian noise-pop explorers are back with "Whispers". Recently featured as a band to watch in Spin Magazine, Italy's secret weapon bring forth a sound that's tempting and melodic, yet sharp and desperate. Every song is played with the greatest urgency: "Whispers EP" is catchy, but in a subtle way that keeps you engaged. However, it is the antithesis to a whisper, it is a noisy lo-fi sound with punk and new waves influences. This EP shows that TS!TT aren't afraid to grow as a band, and we still can't wait for their follow-up to "be yr own sh*t". EP DIGITAL COPY: http://www.mediafire.com/?n3ysg3lay141uod EP PREVIEW: www.soundcloud.com/wearetstt/whispers www.toloselatrack.org Ep and 7'' available at Insound.com and Rough Trade: www.insound.com www.roughtrade.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11928

Artists

Tiger! Shit! Tiger! Tiger!

Two years after the release of TS!TT acclaimed debut, the Italian noise-pop explorers are back with "Whispers". Recently featured as a band to watch in Spin Magazine, Italy's secret weapon bring forth a sound that's tempting and melodic, yet sharp and desperate. Every song is played... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
BD Riley's

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11:00pm CDT

Twin Shadow

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Twin Shadow

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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11:00pm CDT

Yuck

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Yuck

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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11:00pm CDT

ZEALE RapZ

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ZEALE RapZ

Friday March 18, 2011 11:00pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Marq

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11:10pm CDT

Chateau Marmont

Four Frenchmen, childhood friends, united in their love of synth music: dare we say it’s a tale of mystery and imagination, of friendship and self-discovery? Chateau Marmont’s story is half Stand By Me, half Solaris, half Logan’s Run and, yes, it doesn’t add up. They’ve known each other since forever, as children stranded in a hostile landscape dominated by hypertrophied bullies and pathetic louts. They found themselves and each other through synthetic music, so bright and remote in its promises of infinity and eternal bliss, so hard, cold and disturbing when its outlook turns dystopian. Chateau Marmont remixed Poney Poney, Koko Von Napoo, Midnight Juggernauts and most recently La Roux, Heartsrevolution and Ladyhawke. Solar Apex is their first record. They come from a time when people still believed in the future. A time when the proto French Touch, helmed by Space and Jean-Michel Jarre, dominated the airwaves. The Alan Parsons Project and classic French soundtracks (think Francis Lai) still radiate through their music. And their name is resonant not of faded glories, awkward suicides, scuffed gold stars and velvet-roped junkies, but of widescreen romance, vintage melancholia and studied postures.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12653

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Chateau Marmont

Four Frenchmen, childhood friends, united in their love of synth music: dare we say it’s a tale of mystery and imagination, of friendship and self-discovery? Chateau Marmont’s story is half Stand By Me, half Solaris, half Logan’s Run and, yes, it doesn’t add up. They’ve... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:10pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:10am CDT
Barbarella Patio

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11:10pm CDT

Skrillex

'I've been deep into electronic music my entire life. The first records I ever owned were 'Fat of Land' by the Prodigy and 'Come To Daddy' by Aphex Twin,' raves Sonny Moore, better known as emerging electronic visionary SKRILLEX. 'Marilyn Manson and Nine Inch Nails were also early influences. I've been dabbling in making electronic tracks on programs like Fruity Loops since I was 14 years old.' SKRILLEX is part of a new generation of artists that refuse to be restricted by preconceived notions or outside expectations. 'Genre has never been important to me,' he insists. 'I've never thought about music that way.' Describing his current sound as 'a mix of dubstep, electro and glitch all thrown together,' new SKRILLEX release 'SCARY MONSTERS AND NICE SPRITES' reflects all of the above and beyond. The uplifting post-trance synth melodies of 'ALL I ASK OF YOU' (featuring the soaring vocals of Penny) stands in stark contrast to the face-melting electro bass blasts of the massive electro-dubstep hybrid 'ROCK N' ROLL (WILL TAKE YOU TO THE MOUNTAIN).' 'I've listened to so much music for so long, it's more about instinct than influence,' Moore explains about his sonic inspirations. 'Coming up, I was into a lot of artists on the Warp record label like Autechre, Squarepusher, and Aphex Twin, so SKRILLEX tracks are inclined to have more changes than most dance tracks normally have. I can draw influences from almost anything. I just like to mess around and create cool new sounds and noises. I just go where the music takes me.' After just one hugely successful independent release, 'SCARY MONSTERS AND NICE SPRITES' is the first SKRILLEX release on Big Beat Records, in conjunction with fellow electronic revolutionary Deadmau5's freshly minted Mau5trap record label. 'For years, the artists needed the record labels. I don't feel that way at all,' Moore stresses. 'SKRILLEX has been 100% independent until now. I think it's so important to be self-sufficient as artist. Working with Atlantic / Big Beat, and cooperating with Mau5trap, allows us all to work as a team and expand on what's already been built.' Following its release on Beatport, the 9-song EP dominated the charts on the site, with the title track claiming the site's #1 slot (the first time a dubstep track has ever done so), 8 songs breaking into the top 10, and multiple tracks claiming the #1 slots on several of the site's subgenre charts, including Dubstep, Electro House, Progressive House. Aside from the immediate success of 'SCARY MONSTERS AND NICE SPRITES,' SKRILLEX has also made a name for himself as a highly sought-after remixer. He's already produced officially commissioned remixes for such A-list artists as the Black Eyed Peas ('Rock That Body'), Lady Gaga ('Bad Romance' and 'Alejandro'), and La Roux ('In For The Kill'). SKRILLEX stands not only at the vanguard of electronic dance music, but the perpetually evolving new music industry as a whole. 'For me, it's important to believe in and love the music you're making. I gave away my first EP on my manager's website, just so people could hear the music,' he enthuses. 'It was downloaded by the thousands in just a couple of months, and it hasn't let up since. That's all the inspiration I need to keep making music. 'SKRILLEX can be anything I want it to be,' he continues hopefully. 'There are so many different avenues for music now. Video games, movie scores - the possibilities are endless, and I'm excited to be a part of it.' November 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14180

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Skrillex

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Friday March 18, 2011 11:10pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:10am CDT
Maggie Mae's

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11:10pm CDT

The Joy Formidable

There's something panoramic about The Joy Formidable's music - their mountainous, fuzzed out riffs and ferocious, earthy rhythms shrouded in ethereal haze. It sounds like where they're from: Childhood friends Ritzy Bryan (vocals, guitar) and Rhydian Dafydd (bass, vocals) grew up in rural North Wales, surrounded by rolling green hills and little else. "There's a beauty and a loneliness to the landscape there," says Dafydd. "We had no neighbors growing up," Bryan notes. "I think my parents looked for a house with no neighbors so they could play their music as loud as possible." For her part, Bryan loved the isolation. Growing up as an only child, the singer immersed herself in her parents' enormous record collection and the classical guitar studies she took on at the age of seven. "I loved playing guitar by myself, back then I was quite introverted with my music," she says. Bryan and Dafydd had been writing music separately from one another, and worked together in a couple of short-lived local bands after finishing school. They knew they wanted to collaborate, but didn't manage to make it work until a few years ago. "We kept missing each other," Ritzy says. Bryan went off to Washington, D.C "on a whim" and returned to Wales in 2008 with renewed focus. "My family situation wasn't easy to go back to" says Bryan. "I came back out of necessity and found a lot of sanctuary recording with Rhydian and having this new band to concentrate on." For six months, the pair wrote together, experimenting with different sonic approaches. "We'd go for walks in the hills between recordings," Dafydd remembers. "We'd write for hours and hours," adds Bryan, "and if we got frustrated, we'd go stomp it out, up and down the mountains." But as the sessions began yielding signature tunes like "Austere" and "Cradle" - tracks that combined the duo's interest in thick, textured noises with clear, shimmering pop hooks - they knew they'd found their sound. "We'd always been into writing strong melodies," Bryan says. "The sparks really flew when we started messing with things that were choral and symphonic, mixed with what both of us had already enjoyed separately: dirty, loud, rhythmic guitars and thick bass-lines." The Joy Formidable released "Austere" in July 2008, followed by "Cradle" on double 7" later that summer, and quickly produced an eight-track EP, A Balloon Called Moaning, which they released themselves in the U.K. in early 2009. Having relocated to London and recruited drummer Matthew Thomas, the trio quickly earned a reputation for blistering live performances. "We love and encourage the beautiful double-pedal," says Bryan, with a chuckle. "We do lean towards a slightly metal aesthetic when it comes to drums, which makes it very loud and heavy and all the things we want to be as a live entity. The new album definitely explores those elements, and that's because of Matt being in the band." The trio spent 2009 touring the U.K., Europe and Australia with bands including Editors, Temper Trap and Passion Pit, mastering tiny clubs and festival stages alike. Their introduction to American audiences came early this year, when Passion Pit invited The Joy Formidable to open a pair of sold-out shows at New York's Terminal 5. In late April, they teamed with a new label started by Passion Pit's Ayad Al Adhamy, Black Bell Records, to release A Balloon Called Moaning in the U.S. The New York Times' Jon Pareles praised the EP's "cryptic lyrics that glint with urgency," and said that "the music regenerates the turbulent haze of 1990s rock, but it's less tormented and more anthemic, confident of the pop structures at its core." They've also earned critical raves from NME, The Guardian, the London Times, Spin and Pitchfork, heavy rotation on Sirius XM's indie rock channel, Sirius XMU, and praise from Garbage's Shirley Manson and Courtney Love, among others. This summer, The Joy Formidable signed with Canvasback Records, and will release their debut album for the label, The Big Roar, early next year. When they weren't on the road, the band worked on writing and tracking the material for The Big Roar. "We recorded in a tiny corner of our London bedroom" Bryan says. "It was great, because you could capture that moment when you wake up in the middle of the night with a melody or an image or a lyric." Working on and off for a year, The Joy Formidable crafted a remarkable collection of modern rock songs that explore what Bryan describes as "the possibility of victory in a hopeless situation.” Adds Dafydd: "The album covers a lot of emotional range. It's captured the battle between the eternal optimist and the manic depressive." They produced The Big Roar themselves - with help from engineer Neak Menter - and traveled to Los Angeles this summer to mix it with producer Rich Costey (Muse, Foo Fighters, Glasvegas). A single from those sessions, "I Don't Want To See You Like This," is due out this autumn, with the full-length to follow in early 2011. The Joy Formidable will headline the Emerge NME Radar tour in September and October, making stops at various venues throughout the UK, and return to the U.S. for a headlining run in November
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14534

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The Joy Formidable

‘Before we started work on this album, we'd found a new sense of clarity and confidence, not only as a band, but from a personal point of view. We've healed some of our demons, not all of them, but the outcome is that we're more focused and sure of ourselves. We are ambitious, and... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:10pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:10am CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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12th Planet

* profile - * 12th Planet John started over from scratch. After seven years touring the world as drum-n-bass maestro Infiltrata, after winning over icons such as Goldie and Photek, John Dadzie gave himself a new name, a new sound, and a new determination. It was 2005 and the gentile beatmaker was inspired by sounds he heard spun by the likes Technical Itch, Skream and Benga. It was dubstep. And it was his calling. Once 12th Planet is born, the story really begins. The British dubstep movement takes hold in LA thanks to 12th Planet and the events he aligns himself with; Smog, Media Contender, HARD, and his own club night Dubtroit. Like the mythological twelfth planet (popularized by controversial author Zecharia Sitchin), our 12th Planet flies perpendicular to the system. His wicked beats are off axis. His subsonic frequencies surround you in their own orbit. America's first king of dubstep is ready for impact.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12069

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12th Planet

Like the mythological 12th Planet (popularized by controversial author Zecharia Sitchin), our 12th Planet flies perpendicular to the system. His beats are off axis and his subsonic frequencies send you into your own orbit. America's first king of dubstep is ready for impact.http... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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Alex Koll

Alex Koll is a self‐described 'Funnyman and Entertainmenter of variable power and speed.' Developing a taste for the absurd at an early age, Alex's comedy has grown organically to reflect a far‐reaching creativity that has two dirty sneakers planted firmly on the ground. His act dips and weaves between what's right in front of us all and unexpected forays into the strange. Following his Comedy Central debut and a "Best of the New Faces" nod at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival, Alex released Wizard Hello, his first comedy album on Rooftop Comedy's label. Recorded live at his home club, The San Francisco Punch Line, it showcases his signature plain‐wrapped whimsy with a few odd musical treats thrown in for good measure. '...What makes Koll's act special is how he bridges the gulf between askew alt‐comedy and grounded, observational humor. It's a rare quality in the alternative‐comedy community, where many are intent on outquirking one another. Whether going on obscure tangents or offering up more straightforward observations, Koll's comic voice is his own.' ‐ SF Weekly
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15215

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Alex Koll

Alex Koll is a self‐described 'Funnyman and Entertainmenter of variable power and speed.' Developing a taste for the absurd at an early age, Alex's comedy has grown organically to reflect a far‐reaching creativity that has two dirty sneakers planted firmly on the ground. His act... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Amy Schumer

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Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer’s blend of wholesome, girl-next-door looks and edgy comedy has earned her a rapid rise in the comedy world. She shot to the forefront of the comedy scene as the stand out of Comedy Central’s Roast of Charlie Sheen. She has since performed on Conan, appeared on The... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Ben Kronberg

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Ben Kronberg

A standup who’s appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Call With Carson Daly, and John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show, Ben has been a featured performer at the HBO Aspen Comedy Festival, Vancouver Comedy Festival, and Boston Comedy Festival.

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Bryson Turner

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Bryson Turner

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Chelsea Peretti

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Chelsea Peretti

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Christopher Cubas

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Christopher Cubas

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Fitz and the Tantrums

Pickin’ Up The Pieces Fitz – vocals Noelle Scaggs – back-up vocals/tamborine James King – saxophone Jeremy Ruzumna - keyboards John Wicks - drums Joseph Karnes - bass In just a year or so, soulsters Fitz & the Tantrums went from the living room to the main stage. The recipe for meteoric success? Six killer musicians, five dapper suits, irresistible songs, some serendipity and one vintage organ. Since their first show at Hollywood’s Hotel Café in December 2008, Fitz and co. have toured with Maroon 5, played to thousands at Colorado’s world famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, shared the stage New Year’s Eve with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and performed on KCRW’s esteemed show, Morning Becomes Eclectic, all this on the strength of their stellar five-song EP, Songs for a Breakup, Vol. 1. For some bands, it takes a lifetime to build this success, but few performers deliver an unrestrained blast of soul-clapping, get-down-on-the-floor, moneymaker shakers like Fitz and the Tantrums. Now post-release of their debut full length, Pickin’ Up the Pieces, which has since earned them a 3 ½ star album review in ROLLING STONE, the troupe is poised to get down in dancehalls across the universe. It all began when… [cue flashback sounds] “I got a call from my ex-girlfriend,” Fitz explains, “And she said, ‘My neighbor is moving out in a hurry and has to sell everything. And, he has this organ…” Fitz, the Svengali frontman of the crew, describes the find like the discovery of a compass, or that treasure map in Goonies, which undoubtedly leads to adventure. Not one to say no, Fitz called some piano movers, cashed in some favors, and seven hours later, the organ went from the curb to his living room. That night, Fitz stationed himself in front of that vintage instrument and wrote a blue-eyed soul anthem, “Breaking the Chains of Love.” “Sometimes, the Music Gods just give it to you,” Fitz says. The overflow of inspiration startled Fitz. He’d spent years in L.A.’s music industry, writing music and working in a studio with Beck producer, Mickey Petralia. But at those 88 keys, just seven hours after that organ dropped into his life, Fitz had finally found his voice. “I’ve always been a singer,” Fitz says, “but with so much music, I felt that I was trying to push a square peg through a round hole. I was being not true to myself, and it never felt right until I wrote that song, and I sang like that. I thought, this feels so real, so natural.” Fitz shared his vision with long-time friend and saxophonist, James King, who immediately connected with the sound. While the electric guitar drives rock, the saxophone takes center stage in soul, and that’s the way Fitz likes it. “We wanted to find a new vocabulary for the genre, I wanted to make a record without any guitars. Could we make a huge sound with out any guitars?” A huge sound takes a huge studio--Motown had Studio A in Detroit, Philadelphia International had Sigma Studios, Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound was created in Hollywood’s legendary Gold Star Studios-- but when it came time to capture the feeling and the soul of soul, Fitz knew of the perfect studio: his home. There in the living room, he recorded Songs for a Breakup, Vol. 1, a burst of effervescent swingers and floor-stompers, infused with the energy of long forgotten songs. The infectious, rolling rhythms of “Breaking the Chains of Love,” immediately turns your head and actually get cemented in your brain, like a good pop song should. The sound is familiar, but distinct. That’s what grabbed the attention of Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. Levine was getting a tattoo in New York when the tattoo artist told him he had to hear this new band he had discovered. After that one encounter, Levine personally invited Fitz and the Tantrums to join their tour. Like the EP, Fitz recorded the full-length debut back at home, to bottle the lightning that struck in those first jam sessions. He now delves into more acerbic lyrical territory, going on the offensive against gold diggers on the exceptionally funky “MoneyGrabber,” and even gets political on the piano-banging, handclap-driven call to action, “Dear Mr. President.” "L.O.V." is a jaunt through pop music history embarking with a groovy organ intro, meandering through juicy big band breakdowns and Fitz's svelte croons, then carrying us away with flute outro. It's a funk-filled plea to give love a chance. These powerful songs take the band’s energy up a notch, but like their energized performances, they never loose control. Those blistering performances are now well-chronicled for adequate ubiquity, Last Call With Carson Daly nailing the money shot for “MoneyGrabber” at the band’s sold out show in November at LA’s El Rey Theatre featuring a sea of a thousand pogoing fans and a handful of F.A.T.T. gems rocked along with blue-eyed soul vet, Daryl Hall on the band’s spot on Live From Daryl’s House. Lest we forget, an omnipresent T-Mobile HTC ad that actually namechecks the band that, for the past several months, is impossible not to see if you’re watching even an hour’s worth of television. Oh, and there are the hot spots on Criminal Minds, Desperate Housewives and a great many more, not to mention a ton of success at radio for the aforementioned runaway “MoneyGrabber,” all with the promise of more to come. In their sound and on the stage, Fitz and the Tantrums are nothing but professionals, and never less than classy. Enter the Tantrums, Fitz’s airtight ensemble keeping it real like it’s 1969. Funky drummer John Wicks is a Motown B-side aficionado and prolific session player, Jeremy Ruzumna manned the keyboards and was musical director for Macy Gray. James King backed De La Soul and bassist Joseph Karnes is a well sought after session player. Then there’s Noelle Scaggs, the powerful voice behind Fitz’s croons. Make no mistake, Scaggs is not just there for “doo-wops” and handclaps. She shimmies and flirts, she stokes the crowd and simmers them down, and she has no qualms about keeping Fitz in check. “She is not just a backup singer,” Fitz says, “We have repartee. Onstage, we’re Ike and Tina.” There, on the stage, Fitz and the Tantrums are not just a band, they’re an explosion. Scaggs high steps it to the tight-as-hell rhythm section, while Fitz, cooler than cobalt, croons like the aforementioned Mr. Hall for a new generation. It’s obvious that this is no tryst for the band, this is a full-blown, head-over-heels love affair. Pickin’ Up The Pieces is available on the Dangerbird Records website: http://dangerbirdrecords.com/downloads/fitz-and-the-tantrums # # # FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Perry Serpa/Rob Lawi – Good Cop Public Relations (718) 846-0518 perry@goodcoppr.com rob@goodcoppr.com www.goodcoppr.com Cristina Parker – Noise NY 917 684-0452 cristina@noiseny.com FITZ & THE TANTRUMS: www.fitzandthetantrums.com DANGERBIRD RECORDS: www.dangerbirdrecords.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14793

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Fitz and The Tantrums

In just a year or so, soulsters Fitz & the Tantrums went from the living room to the main stage. The recipe for meteoric success? Six killer musicians, five dapper suits, irresistible songs, some serendipity and one vintage organ. Since their first show at Hollywood’s Hotel Caf... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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11:15pm CDT

Glenn Wool

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Glenn Wool

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Infantree

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Infantree

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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11:15pm CDT

Joe DeRosa

Joe DeRosa performs constantly, making appearances of all kinds. Recently he had guest roles on HBO's Bored To Death and IFC's Z-Rock and became a regular on The Opie and Anthony radio show and Fox New's Redeye. Joe also taped a half-hour Comedy Central Presents special which aired in the winter of 2009 and his first-ever stand-up album "The Depression Auction" was released on Comedy Central Records in June of 2010. This year, he made his directorial debut with the film Shooting Angles, which starred himself, Bill Burr, Robert Kelly, and Colin Quinn. Joe is currently writing, directing and producing a series of web shorts for Atom.com, co-hosting the podcast "Uninformed" with comedian and friend Bill Burr, and touring clubs around the country.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13030

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Joe DeRosa

Joe DeRosa performs constantly, making appearances of all kinds. Recently he had guest roles on HBO's Bored To Death and IFC's Z-Rock and became a regular on The Opie and Anthony radio show and Fox New's Redeye. Joe also taped a half-hour Comedy Central Presents special which aired... Read More →

Joseph DeRosa

Comic/Musician/DirectorApostleJoe DeRosa performs constantly, making appearances of all kinds. Recently he had guest roles on HBO's Bored To Death and IFC's Z-Rock and became a regular on The Opie and Anthony radio show and Fox New's Redeye. Joe also taped a half-hour Comedy Central... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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Rob Cantrell

ROB PERFORMS ALL OVER THE WORLD, MOST RECENTLY IN THE TOURING COMEDY PLAY "THE MARIJUANA-LOGUES". HE ALSO WAS ASKED TO DO STAND-UP AT THE BONNAROO MUSIC FESTIVAL IN 2010 AND THE HIGH TIMES CANNABIS CUP IN AMSTERDAM IN 2009. HIS TV CREDITS INCLUDE - CBS'S LATE LATE SHOW, COMEDY CENTRAL'S TOUGH CROWD WITH COLIN QUINN AND ATOM FILMS TV. ROB WAS A TOP 10 FINALIST ON THE VERY FIRST SEASON OF NBC'S LAST COMIC STANDING. HE IS CURRENTLY BASED IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14651

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Sahara Smith

SAHARA SMITH – MYTH OF THE HEART Sahara Smith is a natural. Or as the Austin Chronicle observes, “She's the real deal all right.” Don’t take our word for it. Listen to her debut album on Playing in Traffic Records, Myth of the Heart, and you’re bound to agree with the Dallas Morning News that “Smith is a revelation.” The disc is hailed as “a gorgeous album for all lovers of carefully chosen words, rich imagery and ethereal vocals” by Texas Music magazine and “a richly impressive, intensely soulful debut album,” by the Los Angeles Times. All that and more is to be savored on Myth of the Heart. It bows with the alluring “Thousand Secrets,” which opens a window on the vulnerable places we all have, as Smith writes, “For every broken branch there is a mile of fallen leaves/But no one knows the river flows a thousand miles deep.” Propulsive churning tracks like “Are You Lonely,” “The Real Thing” and “All I Need” make feelings of longing and desire palpable, while the up-tempo title song sings about resisting the urge to love. Meditative yet kinetic auras grace Smith’s reflections on being lost within love (“Tin Man Town”), empathy (“Angel”), mortality (“The World’s On Fire”) and life’s travails (the closing cut “Twilight Red,” which Smith wrote at age 13). And such songs as “Train Man,” “Midnight Plane” and “Mermaid” embody the notion of poetry in motion with their evocative images of travel and places near and far. The album was cut in primarily live sessions in Los Angeles, produced by Emile Kelman, known for his longtime work with T-Bone Burnett, who shepherded the recordings. The players include such regular Burnett associates as drummer Jay Bellerose, bassist Dennis Crouch and guitarist Marc Ribot, whose musicality bring both a deeply-rooted feel and contemporary imagination to the album. As the Los Angeles Times describes the disc, it’s lush with “Cinemascope-like wide-screen portraits of romantic passion, loneliness and unrequited love.” “Sahara is the best young artist I have heard in many years,” notes Burnett. And what seems at first blush like preternatural musical and lyrical maturity is as much the organic result of being all but weaned on fine artistry. Add to that the ineffable quality of magic. “To ascribe [an] old-soul narrative would do a bit of a disservice to Smith, whose ethereal voice and sound comes less from a place of experience beyond her years and more, seemingly, from some other universe entirely,” posits the Austin American-Statesman. Born in Austin, Texas and raised in the nearby Hill Country town of Wimberley, Smith is the daughter of a playwright mother and a father who’s a jeweler by profession as well as a sculptor and painter. In her infancy the music of classical composers like Beethoven, Mozart and Rachmaninoff played in the home, and “my dad was singing me really strange lullabies like ‘Long Black Veil’ and ‘Lily of the West’ and ‘El Paso,’” Smith recalls. Celtic music and fellow Texas born and raised singer/songwriter Nanci Griffith were also among the musical fare she heard in her formative years. An avid reader from an early age, Smith wrote her first poem at age three. While in second grade one of her works was published in the Anthology of Poetry for Young Americans. On her eighth birthday her father got her a guitar and showed her some chords, and she was soon composing songs. At 10 years old her uncle gave Sahara a collection of Shakespeare comedies “and we would act out the parts together,” she recalls. Not long after her mother played her Simon & Garfunkel’s The Concert in Central Park while they were riding in the car, and Smith experienced an epiphany that centered the music she was creating in a realm that felt right. “I wrote pop songs before that, but that triggered me writing sort of folk songs,” Smith explains. “I’m more rooted in the folk tradition than anything else.” Then a greatest hits collection of Leonard Cohen’s early recordings “just changed everything I thought about songwriting,” recalls Smith. “It was pure poetry but it was also accessible, relatable and structured. It made me realize that you don’t have to simplify the way you express your emotions as long as it’s recognizable that there are universal elements of truth to them. I try to utilize that in my songwriting and think about what emotion a certain image will conjure and create the feeling of the song through imagery.” Her music also became informed by Tom Waits, Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, classic country artists like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, and seminal Texas singer- songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. Plus contemporary acts such as Radiohead, Wilco, The Shins and Tegan and Sara. “I think what I do takes all those influences into consideration,” notes Smith. In her early teens Smith started playing open mike nights at local coffeehouses and a restaurant, and quickly landed two regular weekly gigs. When she was 14, her father urged her to send a tape of her songs to “A Prairie Home Companion” for a “Talent from Twelve to Twenty” contest spotlighting young musicians. Smith was chosen to compete on the nationally aired radio show, which she confesses was “terrifying.” One thing that did still her nerves was the presence of its host. “I'd been listening to Garrison Keillor since I was really tiny,” she explains. “My parents would put on his monologues as a way to make me go to sleep. That's how soothing his voice and personality were. “I was really positive after the first round I wasn’t going to be called out again, so I put my guitar away,” recalls Smith. “When they called me back out for the second round I had to retune my guitar as I walked out onstage.” She came in second in the competition. The “Prairie Home Companion” contest also won Smith her Austin-based managers: Rosalyn Rosen and Kevin Wommack. Rosen, a close friend of Smith’s mother, heard it and then played her appearance for Wommack. Duly impressed, they caught one of Smith’s hometown gigs and eventually signed on to manage her. By her late teens Smith was meeting with and being considered by a number of record labels. “We thought about who we would want to get to produce the album and just sort of unanimously agreed that T Bone Burnett would be the best,” says Smith. “So my manager just kind of on a whim sent him my MySpace page and he asked us if we could fly up to Los Angeles so he could meet us. So we went to L.A. and recorded a couple of demos at his studio. One of his engineers, Emile Kelman, was just beginning to branch out and do some production of his own, so Emile produced the project and T-Bone oversaw the project and we used a lot of the same people from the Robert Plant [and] Alison Krauss Raising Sand album. I think it just wound up being really magical.” Music critics obviously agree. “A hybrid of folk, Americana, country and bluegrass, Myth of the Heart makes good on Smith's promise,” says the Austin American-Statesman. “Melodic and often heartbreaking, it's an assured debut, an elaborately painted canvas anchored by Smith's poetic songwriting and otherworldly voice.” The Los Angeles Times notes how from the very first song, Myth of the Heart “quickly places this 21-year-old in the Emmylou Harris-Alison Krauss camp of country-rock singers of exquisite tastefulness.” In addition to the complimentary musical comparisons, Smith’s lyrics have been likened as well by the media to such iconic poets as T.S. Eliot and Emily Dickinson. Blessed with a becoming modesty, Smith says of her songs, “What I’m trying to do is create music that anybody can listen to. And even if they don’t interpret it that same way that I do, they still interpret it in a way that’s meaningful to them.” As the Dallas Morning News insists of Myth of the Heart, “Pay attention to this one.” For it’s the first winning and assured step in what is sure to be a long and satisfying musical journey to come.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12286

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Sahara Smith

Sahara Smith is a natural. Or as the Austin Chronicle observes, “She's the real deal all right.” Don’t take our word for it. Listen to her debut album on Playing in Traffic Records, Myth of the Heart, and you’re bound to agree with the Dallas Morning News that “Smith is... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
The Ale House

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11:15pm CDT

Sweatshop Union

Sweatshop Union is the undisputed heavyweight of North Western hip-hop, and has earned a reputation as the hardest working collective in the region. Having performed over five hundred shows internationally, their live performance has become a mainstay of Canadian music. In 2002, a concept album was recorded called: Sweatshop Union. The record was released internationally on Battle Axe Records and the new group began their relentless touring schedule that has proven to be a key catalyst in their success. The next three records solidified Sweatshop Union's presence in rap music. The group co-signed to EMI and went out on the road touring with the Black Eyed Peas, Swollen Members and the Living Legends as well as opening shows for Snoop Dogg, De La Soul, and The Roots. Both college and commercial radio gave the albums substantial airtime and soon after came nominations for Juno Awards, a Canadian Radio Music Award, Much Music Video Awards and more. By 2006 Sweatshop Union had begun headlining shows in the U.S. and appearing at major festivals across North America. Recently, URB Magazine featured them in their next top 100. They're not alone in thinking that Sweatshop Union is a band worth keeping an eye on. Their consistently poignant music continues to become more relevant daily and the group shows no signs of slowing down. March 1st marked the release of the groups most ambitious record to date, an experimental concept album best described as a runaway mushroom trip through the inner and outer cosmos. They titled the record simply: Bill Murray. Along with recent releases from Sweatshop Unions' Dirty Circus and Pigeon Hole, the group aims to become the most prolific collective in hip hop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10829

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Sweatshop Union

If we spend so much of our youth fighting for our rights, we don’t get a chance to party until we’re older. Canadian hip-hop heavyweights Sweatshop Union, one of the hardest working ensembles to ever emerge from British Columbia, have been making righteous, politically charged... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
tenOak

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11:15pm CDT

Tamaryn

Following a spate of EPs and singles comes the debut album by Tamaryn, entitled The Waves. After collaborating with producer Rex John Shelverton (ex-Vue/The Audience/Portraits of Past), Tamaryn left New York and settled in Rex’s hometown of San Francisco to record their first full-length. Whereas Tamaryn’s earlier material was rooted in traditional goth-psych overtones, The Waves represents an incredible step forward in terms of her approach. These nine songs combine driving pop and lush balladry with layered, guitar-driven ethereal atmospheres, against which Tamaryn’s voice, languid and restrained, melts against its surface. The Waves is a masterful collision of hypnotic psychedelia and bittersweet dream pop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13097

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Tamaryn

Following a spate of EPs and singles comes the debut album by Tamaryn, entitled The Waves. After collaborating with producer Rex John Shelverton (ex-Vue/The Audience/Portraits of Past), Tamaryn left New York and settled in Rex’s hometown of San Francisco to record their first full-length... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Klub Krucial

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11:15pm CDT

Unnatural Helpers

The Unnatural Helpers have been banging around Seattle for a few years now as the perennial hobbyhorse of singer / drummer / songwriter / sole consistent member Dean Whitmore, who has also spent time with such Seattle outfits as the Intelligence, Welcome and Dipers. Despite the myriad lineup changes over the years, the band has managed to retain and expand on its original sound in a steady and cohesive way anyone who has witnessed the live show over the years will be well familiar with the band's taut, muscular guitar-rock, driven by Whitmore's whip-tight drumming and usually caustic, often self-deprecating vocals. Oh, and the songs are always short. Very short. No words should be wasted listing off the dozen or so people that have passed through the ranks, and even as this is being typed it remains impossible to guess at who all is playing in the current lineup of the band, so let's just agree to focus on the folks that played on the record. Guitar and sporadic vocal duties are held down by Brian Standeford and Leo Gebhardt (who have previously played together in the Catheters, Tall Birds and most recently Idle Times), with some additional playing by Kinski's Chris Martin. Kimberly Morrison from the Dutchess & the Duke provides confident, swaggering bass lines throughout, as well as some guitar, keys, and the occasional backing vocal. All the way through Whitmore's half sung / half shouted vocals and lashing drums seem to be racing the rest of the instruments to end of the song. Recorded over the course of a week with Seattle mainstay Kurt Bloch (Fastbacks, etc), this particular incarnation of the Helpers certainly seems to have struck upon something Cracked Love & Other Drugs is a collection of beguiling and wonderfully varied tunes. Album standout 'Sunshine / Pretty Girls' finds the band at their pop best with Whitmore, Standeford and Morrison combining for a big sing along chorus. 'Our Most Entitled' is tense, wiry and delightfully unstable, while 'Brave Dumb Face' is a full-on freak-out, Whitmore barking out lyrics over insistently off-kilter drumming while guitars buzz in and out of the mix. The guitars get big and sweeping on tracks like 'Claim it Mine' and 'The Truth about You'; it may seem strange to use the word epic regarding songs that fall short of the two minute mark it seems to be the only apt descriptor here. Cracked Love is 15 songs that conflict and compliment, in just over 25 minutes. Ricocheting between broken and twisted relationships, mock fatalist wink nodage, knucklehead party racket, absurd isolationist paranoia and open book love-letter sap-crap with the prevailing sentiment being summarily diffused just before it has gone too far. This push and pull friction along with great pop sensibilities and good old fashioned rock & roll KRAANG is in the end what makes Cracked Love such an intriguing, appealing listen.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10720

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Unnatural Helpers

The Unnatural Helpers have been banging around Seattle for a few years now as the perennial hobbyhorse of singer / drummer / songwriter / sole consistent member Dean Whitmore, who has also spent time with such Seattle outfits as the Intelligence, Welcome and Dipers. Despite the myriad... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:15pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am CDT
Red 7

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11:20pm CDT

Dum Dum Girls

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Dum Dum Girls

End Of Daze had for me signaled exactly that; an end to a part of my life that was confused, difficult, disastrous, and at times, redemptive. It was a marked comment to myself, for future reference, that what will be, will be, and that there is always exciting work to be done ahead... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:20pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:20am CDT
Red 7 Patio

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11:20pm CDT

Miss May I

after breaking out into the scene, Miss May I have returned with their sophomore effort "Monument". Delving deeper into the source of anguish that fueled "Apologies Are For the Weak" (selling well over 25,000 records in 1 year), Miss May I present an even more eclectic side to the organized chaos they have earned a reputation for. Borrowing from a wider range of genres, the new album touches upon parts of thrash merged with melody and metalcore goodness. The intensity on Monument is unmatched by any metal release this year and all that emotion will be unhinged live this summer on the "Back To Your Roots Tour" as the band direct supports for The Devil Wears Prada on their full US tour doing sold out days in most major markets. Watch as these young guns become the next big thing in metal in 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12551

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Miss May I

after breaking out into the scene, Miss May I have returned with their sophomore effort "Monument". Delving deeper into the source of anguish that fueled "Apologies Are For the Weak" (selling well over 25,000 records in 1 year), Miss May I present an even more eclectic side to the... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:20pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:20am CDT
Emo's Annex

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11:20pm CDT

Moe Green

Critical Praise for Moe Green: Selected as a member of 106 KMEL's Freshmen Class of 2010 (the biggest Bay Area hip-hop station). The rap game is overflowing with aspiring new MCs, all crammed into a single ring fighting for that lone heavyweight title. One particular competitor who has fully dedicated himself to the good fight is 22-year old Moe Green from Vallejo, California. His debut album, Rocky Maivia: Non-Title Match, is titled after Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson’s first professional ring name and perfectly embodies Moe's place in today’s hip-hop circuit – the newcomer who is one day going to hold the championship belt. “The idea behind Rocky Maivia is the come up,” says Moe. “It’s about stepping into the league with the pros and aiming for the stars.” While his parents spun old school funk, jazz, and, occasionally, hip-hop, Moe's early musical influences stemmed from whatever was popular at the time, not necessarily what hip-hop purists lauded. As part of the TRL generation, Moe incorporates elements of pop music, often draping his impressive verses over the kind of beats most people wouldn’t assume an up-and-coming hip-hop artist would use. Moe’s sound beds range from sparse and blunted (“Ride”) to jazzy (“KIM”), and he’s just as comfortable singing hooks over driving soul-tinged beats (“Search Party”) as he is rapping over electro-house artist Kavinsky’s 80’s soundtrack-like sounds (bonus track “Lights, Camera, Action”) and a drippy, spacey dubstep version of synthpop duo La Roux’s “In The Kill” (“Going For The Kill”). But to this day, Moe’s main source of inspiration comes from his hometown of Vallejo. Tucked away in the San Francisco Bay Area, Vallejo is well documented as the birthplace of rap legends E-40 and Mac Dre, but despite the city's recognition as a hip-hop hot spot, Vallejo is suffering its own fair share of hardships. In 2008, Moe’s hometown became the largest city in the state to file for bankruptcy and continues to struggle from financial adversity. The domino effect of these events has directly affected the morale of his community and motivates Moe to create sincere music that inspires his peers. “After hearing my music, I want people to recognize me as somebody they can relate to because I make honest music,” says Moe who cites the track "Day Dreamer" featuring Ragen Fykes as an example of the honest, everyday emotions expressed in his music. “Everybody hates being broke, hates their job, goes through relationship problems, wants dope shoes and clothes, has guilty pleasures and that's what I rap about.” Like any fighter, years of training, dedication, and discipline are required to claim the top spot. Moe has been training for this his entire life. Having competed in speech and poetry meets growing up, Moe found himself genuinely attracted to the creative freedom music imparted early in his life, even writing rhymes in kindergarten with his childhood best friend and E-40’s son, Droop-E. What initially began as a childhood hobby progressed into a full-blown passion when Moe resolved to make music his life. “I decided to make a career out of music when I realized I wanted to find something to do with my life that didn’t make me hate waking up in the morning,” says Moe who, on the somber "Emerald City," raps about his desire to look back on life happy with his decisions and the conflicts encountered on the road to success. “Growing up, my mom always said she should have been in Hollywood. I don’t want to look back on my life someday and wonder ‘What if’?' I’m ready to fight for my place in hip-hop.” Listeners of Rocky Maiva can expect to hear tales from a young man from a hard hit city trying to find his way in the world the best he can. On growing from Rocky Maivia to one day standing amongst the greats, Moe says, “I need to win a couple belts first. I have to prove that I have the skill to do that and this album is like my wrestling debut.” And so, the journey begins.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14922

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Moe Green

Almost a year ago, Moe Green released Rocky Maivia: Non-Title Match, earning the Vallejo, California native strong reviews and high acclaim, as well as a coveted Show & Prove feature in XXL Magazine to go along with his spot in KMEL’s inaugural Bay Area Freshman 10 class. Despite... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:20pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:20am CDT
Nuvola

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11:30pm CDT

Asher Roth & Nottz

The Nottz Raw and Asher Roth collaborative effort , The Rawth EP, is finally upon us. Together, they recorded a free EP with eight new tracks featuring guests Kardinal Offishall, Rhymefest, and DA, of Chester French. Asher Roth is making a movement from the mainstream back to the underground,
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14513

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Asher Roth & Nottz

The Nottz Raw and Asher Roth collaborative effort , The Rawth EP, is finally upon us. Together, they recorded a free EP with eight new tracks featuring guests Kardinal Offishall, Rhymefest, and DA, of Chester French. Asher Roth is making a movement from the mainstream back to the... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:30pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:30am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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11:30pm CDT

Chino XL

Chino XL. He’s a 6’2”, 240lb lyrical beast, Mensa member & one of the most widely recognized names in the rap game. His nickname; “The Puerto Rican Superhero.” But the road to recognition was not easy; it was a struggle from birth. Chino’s father left when he was 3, leaving his mother to raise her only child. Living in the hood in New Jersey , Chino had to hustle to survive. His only escape was music. As a youth, he traveled alongside some of Hip Hop’s most celebrated artists, including Afrika Bambaataa and Ice-T. his uncle being BERNIE WORRELL , of Parliment Funkadelic Music was in his blood. At 12, Chino began performing at local talent shows in New Jersey and quickly emerged as one of the best lyricists in his neighborhood. His demos eventually caught the ear of Def Jam founder Rick Rubin, who immediately signed Chino XL to Def American Records. His first album on Def American, “Here To Save You All” had an instant impact on the Hip Hop charts. Chino had found his audience. His premiere single, “Kreep” peaked at the #2 slot on MTV. Tracks from the album regularly featured on the internationally syndicated Wake Up Show, and his lyrics were placed in the “Source Quotables.” Making him the first Latin artist to receive the honor "…with equal amounts of style and substance, Chino XL incorporates elements of both coasts' sounds...." -The Source "…Chino XL is riveting precisely because he doesn't pull punches…."- NME Magazine he also received a high rating from ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE , It wasn't long before Chino XL was recognized and beckoned into the studio by some of the most respected artists in the Hip Hop community. From Ras Kass, from Bun B, from TECH9 to Snoop Dog, Chino XL has collaborated with some of the greatest names in the game. After this transforming experience, Chino XL withdrew from the rap game. Chino XL explained, “I just felt that it was time to move on…I wanted to expand my skills, just get out and do something new.” Chino XL began acting. His natural talent for acting quickly put him on the map. He starred in films alongside Kate Hudson, Luke Wilson, and Rob Reiner. Chino XL still continues a career in acting, appearing in several films and making a guest appearance in the Comedy Central’s sitcom Reno 911, CBS sitcom The Young and Restless, CBS CSI: Miami, and most recently as a series regular role on CineMax’s Zane’s Chronicles. In addition to this, he had a project debut at Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival. Nevertheless, even with a successful acting career, Chino XL never lost his love for music. He began writing new lyrics, with a renewed sense of passion and inspiration. Chino XL described why he came back: “I wanted to add something new to music. It felt as if the same ideas and topics were being used over and over. So I got to work.” He added, “It seems like the stars lined up for me because, I’ve gotten better, Latin’s are getting more love in Hip Hop, and the music game needs a new voice with a different flavor.” Sway from MTV discusses Chino XL’s new music: "Chino XL turned hardship and tragedy into triumph, and expresses it with his new music. It immediately connected with me in a major way. He's a seasoned artist now, and one of the best lyricists of all time, period. It's unbelievable how the man keeps getting better and better..." Chino XL is currently working on a new album, for 2011“RICANstruction". He also continues his socially aware movement alongside his fellow Rebel Armz brother Immortal Technique raising money through benefit shows to aid children worldwide also speaking to at risk youth , Chino XL song “WORDSMITH” considered by many as one of the greatest lyrical pieces of all time has been featured in Ivy League college YALES ANTHOLOGY OF Rap. Chino XL has done over 100 live shows just this past year. After this transforming experience, Chino withdrew from the rap game. Chino explained, “I just felt that it was time to move on…I wanted to expand my skills, just get out and do something new.” Chino began acting. His natural talent for acting quickly put him on the map. He starred in films alongside Kate Hudson, Luke Wilson, and Rob Reiner. Chino still continues a career in acting, appearing in several films and making a guest appearance in the Comedy Central’s sitcom Reno 911, CBS sitcom The Young and Restless, CBS CSI: Miami, and most recently as a series regular role on CineMax Zane’s Chronicles. In addition to this, he had a project debut at Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival. Nevertheless, even with a successful acting career, Chino never lost his love for music. He began writing new lyrics, with a renewed sense of passion and inspiration. Chino described why he came back: “I wanted to add something new to music. It felt as if the same ideas and topics were being used over and over. So I got to work.” He added, “It seems like the stars lined up for me because, I’ve gotten better, Latin’s are getting more love in Hip Hop, and the music game needs a new voice with a different flavor.” Sway from MTV discusses Chino’s new music: "Chino turned hardship and tragedy into triumph, and expresses it with his new music. It immediately connected with me in a major way. He's a seasoned artist now, and one of the best lyricists of all time, period. It's unbelievable how the man keeps getting better and better..." Chino XL is currently working on a new album, for 2011“RICANstruction". He also continues his socially aware movement along side his fellow rebel armz brother IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE raising money through benefit shows to aid children worldwide also speaking to at risk youth , Chino XL's song "WORDSMITH" considered by many as one of the greatest lyrical pieces of all time . has been featured in YALES ANTHOLOGY OF Rap. Chino XL has done over 100 live shows just this past year. He is also a member of MENSA
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14819

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Chino XL

Chino XL. He’s a 6’2”, 240lb lyrical beast, Mensa member & one of the most widely recognized names in the rap game. His nickname; “The Puerto Rican Superhero.” But the road to recognition was not easy; it was a struggle from birth. Chino’s father left when he was 3, leaving... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:30pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:30am CDT
Venue 222

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11:30pm CDT

DJ Nu-Mark

His innovative DJ routines and creative stage show have made him a favorite of crowds all over the world, sharing the stage with the likes of Mos Def, The Roots, RUN DMC, Green Day, and Outkast. Nu-Mark is the first to incorporate children's music toys in his explosive DJ sets. Recognized for his pioneering work with Jurassic 5, DJ Nu-Mark is best known for his production on the anthem "Whats Golden". Nu is putting the finishing touches on his debut solo release Broken Sunlight to be released in Spring of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13003

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DJ Nu-Mark

His innovative DJ routines and creative stage show have made him a favorite of crowds all over the world, sharing the stage with the likes of Mos Def, The Roots, RUN DMC, Green Day, and Outkast. Nu-Mark is the first to incorporate children's music toys in his explosive DJ sets. Recognized... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:30pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:30am CDT
Mohawk

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11:30pm CDT

Donnis

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Donnis

Friday March 18, 2011 11:30pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:30am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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11:30pm CDT

Helmet

Seeing Eye Dog, HELMET's seventh album, is one of the band's most uncompromising and ambitious releases, embodying the classic and utterly unique Helmet sound and pushing it into regions the band has never before explored. One big reason for that spirit of musical adventure is the record is essentially self-released (through the Work Song label). "I just felt completely free to do whatever I wanted to do," says frontman Page Hamilton. "It was really fun to make this record because I just felt this…freedom." Freedom can also arise from limitation, something Hamilton knows well--as ever, he insisted on having few overdubs and edits on Seeing Eye Dog. "This album is human and honest," he declares. "People have always commented that we sound like our albums live, and our recording approach has a lot to do with that. Humans playing music will always be better than chop-shop rock." Besides Hamilton, the humans on Seeing Eye Dog include drummer Kyle Stevenson, who joined Helmet in 2006, guitarist Dan Beeman, who's been on board since 2008, and long-time Helmet bassist Chris Traynor. (Dave Case is the band's touring bassist.) The album was produced by Hamilton, with additional production by Toshi Kasai (Melvins) and vocal production by Mark Renk. Some history: In 1989, Page Hamilton co-founded the New York-based Helmet, fusing Zeppelinesque riffing with a vehement post-hardcore precision, augmented by dense chords and offbeat time signatures based in Hamilton's formal jazz training. The combination was that rarest of visionary creations--it was successful in its own time. After their 1990 debut album Strap It On (on revered indie label Amphetamine Reptile), Helmet unleashed the major label Meantime (1992), a widely acclaimed album that earned a Grammy nomination, went gold, and launched a thousand other bands. Betty followed in 1994, successfully branching out from the band's ferocious attack and into more varied musical waters. (In 2010, Helmet issued via their website helmetmusic.com a digital-only deluxe version of Betty that includes 14 original album tracks plus five bonus tracks.) Another acclaimed album Aftertaste followed in 1997 and after nine years and thousands of shows, Helmet called it a day in 1998. Hamilton went on to do soundtrack work for major Hollywood movies like Catwoman, S.W.A.T., Titus, and Saw, among others, formed the band Gandhi, and, following in the footsteps of greats like Adrian Belew and Stevie Ray Vaughan, played lead guitar in David Bowie's band in 1999. In 2004 Hamilton restarted Helmet, releasing two acclaimed albums--Size Matters in 2004, Monochrome in 2006--and co-headlining the Warped Tour that year. Helmet did extensive US and European touring in 2009 in preparation for the new album.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13044

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Helmet

Seeing Eye Dog, HELMET's seventh album, is one of the band's most uncompromising and ambitious releases, embodying the classic and utterly unique Helmet sound and pushing it into regions the band has never before explored. One big reason for that spirit of musical adventure is the... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:30pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:30am CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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11:30pm CDT

Skewby

This young artist started 2010 off with a bang, opening for the Lil Wayne Farewell Tour. This should be no surprise however after the rave reviews of his recently released mixtape, “Proving You Wrong Since 1988. Blogs such as Ill Roots and The Smoking Section tagged Skewby as an artist that revives “real hip hop”. His music is compared to the likes of a Kanye or Lupe, but he can definitely hold his own with his clever lyrics and catchy beats. One only has to peep the mixtape to get a feel of his versatility. Only 21, he’s been making his mark slowly since the age of 14 by producing for artists such as Short Dawg and Pimp C to name a few. Although production, engineering and writing is a passion, his real love is performing. More recently he performed at MTV’s Spring Break 2009 and hooked up with DJ Crumbz to headline the Red Bull Southern College Tour. Future endeavors include a much anticipated release of his recent collaboration with Gorilla Zoe that should be out later this year. Skewby reigns from Memphis, Tennessee although his music tends to break the mold and veer away from the traditional Southern Gangsta Rap that is expected out of the Bluff City. But its obvious Memphis has caught on to his movement, and embraced this young artist by naming him one of the top 20 performing artist in the city, of which Skewby was tagged as #1 in the rap category.(Memphis Chamber Magazine, 2009). This multi-talented phenom is understandably on a lot of people’s radar. 2010 appears to be the beginning of great things to come.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13990

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Skewby

According to hip hop artist Skewby’s confidently titled 2009 mixtape, he’s been “Proving You Wrong Since 1988.” Reigning as a rapper/producer from Memphis, Tennessee, his first major move was to ignore the trend of Southern Gangsta Rap being the guaranteed method of expression... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:30pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:30am CDT
Fuze

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11:30pm CDT

The Dollyrots

A lot can happen over the course of a decade, and the past ten years have been no exception. Los Angeles-based pop-punk trio The Dollyrots know this all too well, having formed in Sarasota, FL as a teenage punk rock band in 2000. Although the nation has seen immense changes in that time span—from technological revolutions to shifts in political leadership—there have also been a share of constants. On the musical front, audiences still want their music to rock, and The Dollyrots are delivering the goods, with oodles more experience. This year The Dollyrots will release their third full-length album, entitled A Little Messed Up (Blackheart Records), to its ever-expanding fanbase. With a host of tours, recording sessions, t.v. and movie appearances, plus a sizable repertoire of songs, The Dollyrots aren’t fresh out of the garage. If there’s one thing that experience can offer, it’s learning from past missteps and building on the successes. And that’s where the album title A Little Messed Up comes into play. It points to the idea that imperfections are all around and a natural part of human existence. “No one’s perfect and we’re proud of that part of us,” says vocalist/bassist Kelly Ogden. Actually, there’s much to be proud of. Getting their start as a scrappy trio of college friends, The Dollyrots quickly gained notice—thanks in large part to Ogden’s high-energy vocals and the melodic riffs of guitarist/vocalist Luis Cabezas—landing their first recorded appearance with 2004’s Eat My Heart Out (Lookout! Records). After meeting the band on Warped Tour, Joan Jett quickly signed them to her label, Blackheart Records and in 2007 released their next album, Because I’m Awesome. It was this sophomore effort that really propelled the band to awesome new heights. They supported these releases with a couple years of steady touring (Bowling For Soup, Buzzcocks), plus song placements and acting stints in television shows (Ugly Betty, CSI: NY, Greek, The Price Is Right) and commercials (HP, Kohls). And, fortunately for the band (which also features powerhouse drummer Chris Black), they struck these deals during the right decade. “We are lucky, that our generation of musicians doesn’t have that whole sell-out, freak out attitude,” says Ogden, referencing the punk community’s previous disapproval of such commercial involvement. “I’m glad it’s been these past ten years and not the ten years before, because we now have opportunities as songwriters. And that’s something that no one could ever teach us; we just had to learn along the way to not let the fear of something hold us back from being successful.” There was no fear in getting album number three underway, as the band started writing the new record at the end of two years of touring for Because I’m Awesome, demoing out new songs during long van rides while criss-crossing the U.S. However, all the ramped-up enthusiasm and sparkling optimism couldn’t deliver an album with expediency, as A Little Messed Up actually took a considerable amount of time to complete after some re-evaluation about what the band sought in its newest creation. “Luis and I put together a first batch of songs and we were really excited about them, loved them,” Ogden recalls. “We recorded them with producer Chris Testa (Jimmy Eat World, Dixie Chicks), and thought, that’s it, we’re done. However, after some time passed we began to feel like we were rushing and just maintaining our presence as a touring band. We thought, all right, we need to make the best record we can possibly make. Let’s put some more into it.” Backing up a little, The Dollyrots opted to share their songwriting process on a handful of songs with outside writers and work with a number of other well-known producers, including Matt Wallace (Replacements, Faith No More), Evan Frankfort (The Distillers, The Bangles), Fred Archambault (Avenged Sevenfold), and Sylvia Massy (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool) mixing. While this sort of writing/recording process is more common in pop music settings, the trio found themselves treading some fairly new ground, ultimately discovering this methodology to be both productive and gratifying. “It’s definitely different from our previous records, but it’s also the best that we have done,” says Ogden. “It’s been a long process, but also very satisfying. It was worth the wait, even if it was torture at times.” The total completion time clocked in at approximately twelve months. The end result is a collection of tracks that contains the expected melodic sensibilities of The Dollyrots (“California Beach Boy” and “Rollercoaster”), coupled with a decidedly unexpected edge that’s not heard on the band’s previous material. “It makes for a more interesting record,” says Ogden. “Songs like ‘Rock Control,’ and ‘Some Girls,’ are more rock than pop, and definitely make sense in relation to our live show. Overall, a lot of that is in the production of the record. We’ve always been a rock band, but this album’s a little more gritty.” And after a decade, The Dollyrots have earned a license for change, something that they’ve judiciously exercised, while taking caution in not sacrificing their trademark power-pop laced anthems that fans have loved and come to expect. And it’s that careful maintenance of both style and stance in the music scene that Ogden and company have always respected and admired in others. “The people we look up to the most are those who have stuck it out in punk rock and found success,” says Ogden. “It’s a matter of sticking it out and being true to your fans—and not over-compromising in any way or selling yourself short.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12202

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The Dollyrots

When The Dollyrots entered the studio in late 2013, the punk pair of Kelly Ogden [vocals, bass] and Luis Cabezas [guitar, vocals] brought someone else along for the ride. Ogden was actually pregnant with the couple’s first child River throughout the entire process, making it unlike... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:30pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:30am CDT
Black & Tan

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11:30pm CDT

Truth Universal

Born in the Diego Martin, Trinidad, Truth Universal became a New Orleans residentat age four. In the Crescent City, he grew up on hip hop, brass bands, calypso, bass music, reggae, soul, jazz, and gospel. “Some of my first memories include going to the mall and my Mama buying me my first tape, which was the Fat Boys’ first album,” Truth says. “I also remember the Merly Merl’s (this cat named Merlin from a neighborhood close by mine) mixtapes, going by my friend Ralph’s house across the street and listening to his 12 inches, and digging in the dumpster at Read Supermarket for boxes to break on. Back then I wanted to DJ more than anything else. My family never could afford to buy me any 1200s.” Through the years, he carefully studied the unspoken rules and examples set forth by the early practitioners of hip hop. “I began dabbling in rhyming,” Truth recalls. “In 1991, per the suggestion of a friend, I started writing and really started taking it seriously.” Truth Universal’s ideals of hip hop preservation, contination and nonconformity, coupled with his social dialogue, make presence. “The reason my music sounds like it does is a conscious effort to keep it in the vein of what influenced me to hip hop and a natural black music progression,” he explains. “I would just call it traditional. I’m very mindful of the structure, feel, the DJ presence and a degree of provocative content.” TU dropped his first 12” single – “Natural Disaster”/”Put It On Your Mind”/”Dashiki Dialogue” and EP – “Plantation Graffiti: The Naked Truth Dressed to Kill” in 2000 and 2001 respectively and he entered a contest called the Mic Check 2000. Even though he didn’t win, this performance served to establish his presence on the New Orleans scene and win the respect of his peers. With his political messages, traditional Hip Hop sensibilities, and progressive lyrical content, Truth Universal has remained a consistent talent and a true voice from the South for over a decade. Truth released his full-length debut, “Self-Determination,” in 2008 to critical acclaim, including coverage in Source Magazine, OkayPlayer.com, and countless others. Truth is a leader of the New Orleans Hip Hop scene, an outspoken voice for social change and consciousness, and an invaluable member of the New Orleans cultural economy and the greater international Hip Hop community.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12062

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Truth Universal

A staple in the New Orleans Hip Hop community, Truth Universal has been a leader on the southern Hip Hop scene for more than a decade. While he calls the flourishing New Orleans Hip Hop underground home, Truth has an international perspective that he brings to his music through his... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:30pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:30am CDT
The Marq

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Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros

San Antonio-born Walt Wilkins has been called a genius, more than once, and a writer the caliber of John Steinbeck and his voice as comfortable as a pair of old blue jeans, and he is, and has, all of that. With The Mystiqueros, Wilkins has created something of a Texas Hill Country super-group that features four great singers and three great songwriters. Born in Gruene Hall in 2006, Wilkins is joined by Bill Small, Marcus Eldridge, and Ramon Rodriguez, joined by a revolving cast of amazing others, most recently including John Inmon and Kim Deschamps. The music of The Mystiqueros (nicknamed mq5) is highly reminiscent of 70s country rock from Texas and the West Coast and blues and soul that members grew up listening to and features high-quality songwriting and musicianship, rhythm, and vocal arrangements.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14510

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Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros

San Antonio-born Walt Wilkins has been called a genius, more than once, and a writer the caliber of John Steinbeck and his voice as comfortable as a pair of old blue jeans, and he is, and has, all of that. With The Mystiqueros, Wilkins has created something of a Texas Hill Country... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:30pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:30am CDT
Saxon Pub

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Bobby Long

Bobby Long believes in making up for lost time. The young British singer-songwriter didn’t even start to play guitar until he was 17, but from then on he’s been creating memorable songs inhabited by hauntingly poetic lyrics. With model good looks and an engaging smile, he is a formidable presence even before he begins to sing. And when he does sing, it's with a heart-wrenching soulfulness that crushes any chance for apathy. It's a voice that simply demands attention. Now armed with an enviable repertoire of material and a legion of loyal fans cultivated through non-stop touring, this force of nature will be impossible to ignore. But recognition has actually been hard-won. Born in Wigan near Manchester in Northern England, Bobby Long grew up from age four in a small town in Wessex—Thomas Hardy country. At 18, he moved to London to attend university, graduating with a degree in sound and media for film. He quickly established himself on the local open mic circuit, finding his voice and beginning to develop songs characterized by catchy melodies paired with elusive, imaginative lyrics. In London he met a circle of fellow musicians, among them Marcus Foster, with whom he wrote a song called “Let Me Sign,” and soon-to-be megastar Robert Pattinson, who would sing it in the 2008 blockbuster film Twilight. The next step is his studio debut album, A WINTER TALE (on independent record label ATO Records), on which he wanted to capture the immediacy of those live performances, “to have flaws in it, some signs of human nature.” Grammy®-winner Liam Watson (The White Stripes’ Elephant) and his analog Toe Rag Studios in London—where they put down five initial tracks in just three days—proved an ideal match for the artist's old-school recording approach. Backed by a coterie of studio musicians on many of the tracks, he would end up recording 18, finally making a taut selection of 11 original songs. Impressing a widening circle of admirers, including many critics, Bobby has packed venues across the United States, Canada and Europe. In 2009, he played 160 shows in seven months in seven countries. The Boston Herald praised his "likeable, rough-hewn voice" and "catchy way with a chorus," while Pollstar reported that he "continues to amaze audiences with a bare-bones sound reminiscent of early Bob Dylan." Radio, too, has done its part, beginning when WXPN in Philadelphia added “Who Have You Been Loving” from Dirty Pond Songs to its playlist and invited him to perform live in their studios. His 2010 tour schedule kicked off in March with a live WXPN Free at Noon session, which was broadcast nationally on NPR's World Café Live while he was still unsigned. He cites Dylan's career, as well as his songwriting, as a major influence. He also lists Richie Havens, Neil Young, Tim Buckley and Leonard Cohen as influences, along with more modern troubadours like Elliott Smith and Conor Oberst. A love of American roots music shines through his songs, evident on the album in the intense minor-key folk of "Penance Fire Blues," the two-step groove of "Two Years Old" and the old-timey waltz "Being a Mockingbird" with its banjo and pedal steel accents. And Bobby is no dilettante when it comes to traditional sounds—his university thesis was on the social impact of American folk music. Above all, it's the honesty and aching vulnerability in his intricate songs (not to mention his shy demeanor on stage) that endears Long to burgeoning audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. “He breathes a labyrinth of imagery that is so fragile and heartrending—it’s impossible to let go” declared one writer, and as another one put it, "If music is truly a form of self-expression, then British singer-songwriter Bobby Long apparently cannot tell a lie." It's been a fast rise, but he's not looking for a cheap route to success. "I'm in it for the long haul. This first [ATO] record is just the first step on a ladder. I want every day to be a learning experience and to have the same kind of career as some of my heroes," he says. And he's determined to work hard to do just that. At 24, Long is an accomplished guitarist, having mastered an uncommon finger-picking guitar style through non-stop performing. That impeccable approach lifts gentler numbers like "The Bounty of Mary Jane" and "Sick Man Blues" just as assuredly as a full-on strum drives the folk-rocker title track of the album, "A Winter Tale," and the acoustic epic about loss and longing, "A Stranger Song" (“Where the wings that sting the borderline, words fall softly to the floor, A woman’s love can cause a man to spill his every flaw”). Finally, after countless solo shows, Long is fleshing out his acoustic sound with a band behind him, though he still steps out during the set to play alone. "I'm writing more with a band in mind now. I love how good that feels, when your playing is matched by the snare, the bass." Inspired by everything from old Jack Teagarden recordings to Dylan going electric, he also says he "learned a lot from touring about how a show can be like theater." A WINTER TALE merges band power with acoustic rawness, featuring Nona Hendryx (LaBelle) on backing vocals on "Penance Fire Blues," B. J. Cole (Elton John, Sting) on pedal steel, Icelandic singer Lay Low on several tracks, and other top-drawer musicians. And by way of continued extensive touring in North America, he will be bringing A WINTER TALE and what has been called his "tapestry of tales" to the ever-growing audiences seduced by his compelling voice, musicianship and charm.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14712

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Bobby Long

Though England is his place of birth, the songs found on Bobby Long’s forthcoming sophomore album, Wishbone, are redolent with pieces of Americana. They were composed in New York City, a place he feels more at home than he ever did while living in his native country, and the album... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:45pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:45am CDT
The Ale House

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11:45pm CDT

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Friday March 18, 2011 11:45pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:45am CDT
Austin Music Hall

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Scala & Kolacny Brothers

Scala & Kolacny Brothers Biography 2011 When the email arrived last May, the Kolacny brothers thought it was some kind of joke. It purported to be from Hollywood, an enquiry about their music. There was a particular song they'd done that would perfectly suit the trailer of a forthcoming movie, it said. 'Yeah,' the brothers thought, 'right.' It wasn't the sort of email that two classically trained musicians from a small Belgian town were used to receiving. But the request was genuine. And the film turned out to be The Social Network. It transpired that the director, David Fincher, is a huge fan. The song in question is a hauntingly beautiful acoustic reworking of Radiohead's Creep sung by a female choir accompanied by a single piano. In July 2010, two months after the brothers received the email, the Social Network trailer was released featuring more than two minutes of Creep. The powerful music was centre stage, heightening a growing sense of unease like a chorus of fallen angels. Like the film itself, the trailer has been a huge global hit more than 250m people have seen in the Cinema, on TV or online. Thanks in part to the subsequent buzz on social media, traffic to the brothers' website went through the roof: their interpretation of Creep is an internet phenomenon, watched in various forms around 25m times. A record-label bidding war erupted in America but the brothers chose to sign with Atco, a subsidiary of Warner, with whom they had been negotiating prior to the whole Creep furore. They are releasing an eponymous album in 2011, their first in the US and UK (in Britain, the album will be released on Wall Of Sound). This year they are also embarking on their first American tour, including dates in New York, LA, Chicago and the Coachella and SXSW festivals, with a debut performance in Britain to follow. The Social Network trailer shone a spotlight on the unique musical project that is Scala & Kolacny Brothers they are an indie-rock choir, comprising of the two Kolacny brothers, Steven and Stijn, and Scala, their all-girl choir. Steven plays the piano, Stijn conducts the choir. The brothers usually work with 30-40 singers aged 16-26 at a time, but these days have more than 200 girls on their books, ensuring plenty of cover for their increasingly busy schedule. Scala & Kolacny Brothers take classic rock and indie songs and reinvent them as elegiac hymns to breathtaking effect with the piano often the sole accompaniment to the voices. On occasion they also use drum machines, sequencers and synthesizers, and also often perform with a full rock band. The new album includes versions of Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana), Champagne Supernova (Oasis), With or Without You (U2), Use Somebody (Kings of Leon), Nothing Else Matters (Metallica), Everlong (Foo Fighters) and more. Creep also features, as do three original compositions Seashell, Masquerade and Our Last Fight. It is Steven who picks the songs and re-imagines them for the choir, sometimes altering the key, the tempo, doubling the choruses, but 'we always keep exactly the same lyrics,' he says, 'that is very important but the mood of a song can change quite dramatically. It's very strange, because if you hear Radiohead singing Creep and you compare it with our version, it's exactly the same length, same words, same notes, same key. But it's completely different'. Rock and indie music works best because 'the beating heart of the songs is often very black and very emotional, and the female voices of the choir add a certain melancholic touch', says Stijn. 'Sometimes they bring out whole new dimensions in the songs our version of Nothing Else Matters could be classical music; its sound is nothing to do with Metallica any more.' Other influences include the dark electro-pop of Goldfrapp and Depeche Mode, and the brooding mini-symphonies of Massive Attack. Pop, however, works less well. 'Most of the time there is no sadness', says Steven. 'It is too superficial,' adds Stijn. 'We have tried doing Michael Jackson songs but it doesn't work. And the more Madonna or Robbie Williams we go, the more likely we are to fail'. The inspiration to do rock songs came to Steven in 2001 after a friend in London sent him a Radiohead CD, with some recordings the band had done for the radio station XFM, including a live version of Creep. 'There was something so touching and emotional in his performance.' Scala & Kolacny Brothers had already been going for a number of years the brothers had formed the choir in 1996 and it became successful in their native Belgium, where it was voted Choir of the Year for 1999-2000. But it was a traditional, classical choir, 'performing for older audiences' says Steven, which was 'very nice, but you always play the same old music again and again. It's like cover versions there are a trillion cover versions of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. And I didn't like the feeling much, so that's why I started making my own music'. Stijn took some persuading he was worried that the classical press would see Steven's 'indie-rock choir' idea as a cheap gimmick. And his fears appeared well founded when the brothers expanded their repertoire to include their new songs in traditional choir competitions they were disqualified from one for using 'bad language'. But before a backlash could begin, interest in their music soared in the rock press and on the radio, leading to a record deal with PIAS in 2002; their debut album, Scala on the Rocks, went gold within weeks of its December 1 release. In its new indie-rock incarnation, Scala & Kolacny Brothers found fame in France and Germany, releasing albums in French (Respire in 2004) and German (Grenzenlos in 2005). In 2006 they signed to EMI and launched their own record label and production company, Fratelli. They have released two albums on Fratelli, including a Belgium-only release in 2008, Paper Planes, of original songs written by Steven. Steven even had a club hit with a dance music track, I Fail, he recorded with the Belgian DJ Regi. Scala & Kolacny Brothers tracks have become an unlikely club phenomenon, with DJs playing their songs as end-of-night anthems. To date they have released eight albums but their new album is their first UK and US release. Before Hollywood came calling, Scala & Kolacny Brothers' music had already begun to infiltrate British and American TV. Their version of The Police's Every Breath You Take has been used by ITV in a promotional clip for Downton Abbey; while in the States one of their original compositions, Our Last Flight, was featured in the FX biker drama series Sons of Anarchy. Meanwhile, their live act has evolved into a formidable multimedia experience featuring custom-made video projections, animation, light shows, electronic sampling. The girls' headset mics allow them to move freely onstage or even mingle among the standing audiences, 'and that's really powerful', says Stijn. They attract a far more varied audience than they did in their classical days now classical fans young and old mix with rock fans and indie kids. They now travel like a rock band, in three tour buses. And they continually reinvest in the latest technology for their live shows audio and video equipment, new film clips; even the buses themselves are state-of-the-art. Gig venues can be anything from churches to rock venues for a couple of thousand fans to huge outdoor performances and music festivals. They have played to 50,000 people in Germany, and 40,000 last year in Quebec; they have also performed in Russia and Japan. This year, they will debut at the Coachella and SXSW festivals in America. 'Can you imagine, all those young women on tour?' laughs Steven. 'It's pretty much rock'n'roll so you need to have discipline or after a few dates you will have singers being ill.' Having a large roster helps. 'It took years to learn our lesson, but now we ensure there are always other singers available.' The brothers attribute their success in part to their hometown of Aarschot (population: 15,000). Surrounded by woodland, it is a pretty, historic town with a flourishing café society. 'We really like living here,' sa
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12737

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Scala & Kolacny Brothers

Scala & Kolacny Brothers Biography 2011 When the email arrived last May, the Kolacny brothers thought it was some kind of joke. It purported to be from Hollywood, an enquiry about their music. There was a particular song they'd done that would perfectly suit the trailer of a forthcoming... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:45pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:45am CDT
Stubb's

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Wye Oak

On March 8, Merge will release Wye Oak’s third album, Civilian on CD, LP and digital download. (March 7 on City Slang in Europe) Wye Oak wrote what became Civilian between December of 2009 and July of 2010. The songs “are, as a whole, about aloneness (the positive kind), loneliness (the horrible kind), moving on, and letting go (of people, places, and things),” lyricist/guitarist Jenn Wasner reveals. After recording and mixing the previous two albums themselves, Wye Oak brought in mixing engineer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Shearwater), who played a pivotal ... [read more] role in the sound of Civilian. “JC definitely pushed us into some exciting and sometimes scary new territory,” multi-instrumentalist Andy Stack says. “It was the most that Jenn and I had ever relinquished control of our music to someone else, but it gave us a chance to step back and see the big picture, whereas on previous recordings we got embroiled in the technical details.” Civilian is a kind of 21st-century folk music, imbued with dense shoegaze guitars, nearly melodic rhythms, and impeccable splashes of electronic color. Without leaning on conventional structure, the songs beguile with fascinating chords and melodies, Jenn’s voice and riveting lyrics, mesmerizing rhythms, and an intoxicating aural landscape. Just as good writing has meaning between the lines, Civilian has meaning between the sounds: the combinations of harmonies, timbres, and words summon vivid and ineffable associations just beyond reach. Jenn sums up the meaning of the album saying, “this collection of songs is called Civilian because I believe everyone wants to be normal, but no one truly is.” Wye Oak is Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12475

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Wye Oak

Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack of Wye Oak have spent most of their lives in Baltimore, Maryland. But after two years of constant touring with Civilian, their highly lauded 2011 album, they landed on opposite sides of the country with an unforeseeable future ahead. Despite this newfound... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:45pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:45am CDT
The Parish

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11:45pm CDT

Zedd

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ZEDD

The prodigiously talented electro-house producer/DJ is known for glitchy, hard-hitting beats and dance floor-filling remixes for the likes of Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, and Skrillex. “Clarity,” the title track from his debut album, was an international smash. Watch him hit... Read More →

Friday March 18, 2011 11:45pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:45am CDT
Maggie Mae's

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11:50pm CDT

The Bellrays

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The Bellrays

Friday March 18, 2011 11:50pm - Saturday March 19, 2011 12:50am CDT
Rusty Spurs

12:00am CDT

Ancient Astronauts

The Ancient Astronauts are Kabanjak and Dogu, a bombastic production and DJ duo hailing from Cologne, Germany. The phenomenon of “ancient astronauts,” a belief that extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in ancient times to mingle and trade ideas with early human civilizations, isn’t an alien concept to these Ancient Astronauts. The cross-pollination and mash-up of ideas, sounds, styles, and a collaborative spirit are their modus operandi. Already having remixed and collaborated with Fort Knox Five, Ladybug Mecca of Digable Planets, Zion I, Imani and Bootie Brown of The Pharcyde, Issa Bagayogo, Vieux Farka Toure, Kid Loco, Zion Train, and Tippa Irie the Ancient Astronauts have linked up with a variety of new sonic collaborators for their kaleidoscopic sophomore album Into Bass and Time!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14064

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Ancient Astronauts

The Ancient Astronauts are Kabanjak and Dogu, a bombastic production and DJ duo hailing from Cologne, Germany. The phenomenon of “ancient astronauts,” a belief that extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in ancient times to mingle and trade ideas with early human civilizations... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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12:00am CDT

AraabMUZIK

ARAABMUZIK If you were to Google the name AraabMuzik, you would discover a lot video’s showing this music producer hammering on an MPC as if he was Travis Barker on the drums. With his fast rhythmic touches on the machine - while donning a New Era fitted, some might call it poetry in motion, others might say it’s suicide on an MPC, but for the this producer it’s just another day on the job. Born Abraham Orellana in Providence, RI, the middle child of two other siblings, he grew up with an affection to music starting at a very young age. “I’ve been drumming since the age of 3. When I was around 10, I started getting into keyboard and producing my own music.” Half Dominican and Guatemalan, he confesses that his Hispanic heritage has influenced his music to a degree. With his mom being a one-time professional singer he’s been around melodies and beats his entire life, however; growing up in Providence… it’s natural to assume Hip-Hop not having much of an influence in the city, considering that’s it sprawled so far away in New England. “There’s definitely a lot of Hip-Hop here. You’ll find a lot of local rap groups, solo artists out here that are trying make it, it’s just the fact that we’re not on the map like that just yet.” Having found much success working with Dipset members Cam’Ron, Duke Da God, Hell Rell and others, he’s also shopped beats to Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Cassidy, Gucci Man, Young Dro and Fabolous. With his rapid beat making techniques, it’s easy to understand why it’s getting him on shows from state to state because it’s amazing to see. “I’ve been getting booked buy clubs lately to do shows performing on my MPC live. It’s something different and unique, and it puts me in a position to be a trendsetter, but on the other hand - it’s allowing other producers in the crowd to hear my sound and see what I’m doing but I don’t think you can really duplicate what I’m doing.” Putting a name on how to define his music and style is a daunting task, but under the fabric of his beats still lies a blueprint from the influences of Dr. Dre, Swizz Beats, Alchemist, Just Blaze, Scram Jones, Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, Hi-Tek, DJ Khalil and Heatmakers. These famous producers vicariously helped in perfecting his craft to the point now that it’s a full time job. “When I first started making beats, I went from the keyboard to a software program and to an MPC. My motivation at that time was just for the fact that I wanted to hear and make my own music. All my old beats on the keyboard where like a good 3-4 minutes long and as I got better, so did the beats.” Not really needing much for motivation when making a new beat is natural. “I’m not the type that needs to smoke a blunt or have a drink to be creative. “I just sit down and think of what I’m going to do or how I’m going to do it. It doesn’t take long… no more than ten minutes for me to complete a beat. It’s always like 10-15 minutes the most and then I’m done.” As his talents continue to move him forward, don’t ever think leaving his hometown is in the plans. “Growing up in Providence, I was blessed because I didn’t have to go through a lot of the things that other people that I know in places like Boston and New York had to go through. I was raised by both my mom and my pops and their still together this day. Besides, it doesn’t matter where I’m from just so long as the people keep liking my beats - that’s all that matters.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15102

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AraabMUZIK

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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12:00am CDT

Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti

Los Angeles' notorious lo-fi pop oufit Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti have been unveiled as the latest signings to 4AD. The group are currently recording their first record for the label, due spring 2010. With roots going back as far as 1996, the West Coast act are as sublime as they are surreal with a sound loaded with hazy nostalgia and a fiercely experimental pop palette. The band (currently comprised of Ariel Pink, Kenny Gilmore, Aaron Sperske and Tim Koh) have picked up particular plaudits for the Haunted Graffiti releases via Paw Tracks, The Doldrums (2004), Worn Copy (2005) and House Arrest (2006).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14519

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Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti

Los Angeles' notorious lo-fi pop oufit Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti have been unveiled as the latest signings to 4AD. The group are currently recording their first record for the label, due spring 2010. With roots going back as far as 1996, the West Coast act are as sublime as they... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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Birds of Avalon

Raleigh NC's BIRDS OF AVALON was formed after guitarists Paul Siler and Cheetie Kumar split from The Cherry Valence to join forces with vocalist, Craig Tilley, and bassist, David Mueller. They soon enlisted Chapel Hill drummer/artist Scott Nurkin and quickly made a name for themselves with relentless touring in support of their '07 Volcom debut Bazaar Bazaar, 08's follow-up EP Outer Upper Inner and their final album for Volcom in '09's Uncanny Valley. Having spent the better part of the past three years on the road with the likes of The Racontuers, The Flaming Lips, Black Mountain, The Fucking Champs, Mudhoney, Monotonix, and Ted Leo, BIRDS OF AVALON are road vets - a band's band with one of the best live rock shows going. Much of 2010 has been a transistional time for the group. Paul and Cheetie, along with co-owners Steve Popson (Polvo) and Ben Barwick (Ashley Stove), re-opened legendary live venue Kings Barcade. Siler also kept busy booking Raleigh's inagural and highly successful Hopscotch Music Festival. All this on the heels of the amicable departure of vocalist Craig Tilley afforded the band an opportunity to re-evaluate and evolve their sound with a focus on group harmonies and a freer approach to writing and performing. The band re-emerge this January 2011 rejuvenated on Portland's Bladen County Records (the Love Language, Moneybrother, the Builders & the Butchers) with the overdue release of an album completed in early 2009. BIRDS OF AVALON'S forthcoming self-titled release is another analog-only collaboration with Mitch Easter (REM, Wilco, Pavement) at his Fidelitorium Studio. The record builds on the pop-aesthetic of Bazaar Bazaar but blazes new progressive trails while anticipating the psychedelic experimentation of Uncanny Valley. These psych nuggets are certainly poised to gain new fans and impress critics as the band expands beyond its previous 70's inspired/ post-rock influences and looks to the future with greater abandon. Look for a vinyl release on New York's Gigantic Music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12513

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Birds of Avalon

Raleigh NC's BIRDS OF AVALON was formed after guitarists Paul Siler and Cheetie Kumar split from The Cherry Valence to join forces with vocalist, Craig Tilley, and bassist, David Mueller. They soon enlisted Chapel Hill drummer/artist Scott Nurkin and quickly made a name for themselves... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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12:00am CDT

Brown Brogues

Two men. Making music like Muddy Waters brought up in the industrial wastelands of provincial Lancashire, One beats drums, the other holds his guitar high, and together they make dirty garage rock, underpinned with trash, bitterness and loathing. Brown Brogues take influence from 60's garage punk as well as modern garage acts such as The Black Lips, Thee OhSees, Strange Boys and Harlem. They have recently released a very limited tape on Manchester boutique label Suffering Jukebox. Their shows are like being in a fight with a friend, but in a really good way.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12289

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Brown Brogues

Two men. Making music like Muddy Waters brought up in the industrial wastelands of provincial Lancashire, One beats drums, the other holds his guitar high, and together they make dirty garage rock, underpinned with trash, bitterness and loathing. Brown Brogues take influence from... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
BD Riley's

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12:00am CDT

Candy Claws

yan Hover and Kay Bertholf, composers, arrangers, and principle songwriters of Candy Claws, wrote Hidden Lands on keyboard because they don’t know how to play keyboard. They had to rely completely on what sounded right, rather than rely on techniques they had learned. Strange chords and melodies arose that might sound “wrong” to the trained musician, but sound mysterious and exciting to them. Each song on Hidden Lands contains a sample of every other song on the album. They’d used this technique on previous releases, but this time around it happens throughout the whole album, creating a very cohesive listening experience. Sometimes you’ll be able to recognize a bit of a song within another, but perhaps more interesting are the references only your subconscious will catch. Without you noticing, your mind (and maybe your heart!) will make the connections, bridging the bridge of one song to the intro of another, taking in the album as a whole, just like albums should be. Hidden Lands, their second album and first on twosyllable records, is a musical companion to Richard M. Ketchum’s book, The Secret Life of the Forest. To derive lyrics, the band borrowed paragraphs from the book and used translation software to translate them back and forth between English and Japanese until they equalized, finding very cool phrases along the way. The resulting lyrics are almost nothing like the original words, but are actually some very insightful and poetic phrases (“Trees, like all other forms of life, trace their origins back to the sea” became “Tree of life in the sea!”) While their previous release, In the Dream of the Sea Life sounds very contemporary - it’s easy to place it in 2009 or 2010 - Hidden Lands is timeless. It was a goal of the band to make it sound like they had sampled recordings from the mid-1900s, while in reality every sound you hear on the album was created in their tiny bedroom studio. They also hard-panned everything left, right, and center, like audio engineers had to do when stereo first came out. A bass line in the left trading off with a string section in the right; this is an album best enjoyed in the confines of headphones. On the road, Candy Claws are an orchestra of 8. Friends and musicians from the Fort Collins, CO area bring to life the sounds of Hidden Lands. It is completely unique and wonderful record. There may be nothing in the world like it. Hidden Lands is available from twosyllable records on August 3.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12346

Artists

Candy Claws

Ryan Hover and Kay Bertholf, composers, arrangers, and principle songwriters of Candy Claws, wrote Hidden Lands on keyboard because they don't know how to play keyboard. They had to rely completely on what sounded right, rather than rely on techniques they had learned. Strange chords... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Soho Lounge

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12:00am CDT

Chico Trujillo

CHICO TRUJILLO Cumbia Chilombiana The superheroes of cumbia have a name. And that name is Chico Trujillo. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the band is at the peak of its powers. They play parties. They play stadiums. They play festivals. They play all over the world. And they can’t be stopped. While the outfit’s contagious, recklessly danceable sound is rich in drive and colorful instrumentation, it’s not like the cumbia from Argentina or Peru or any other place you can think of. It’s not a social expression of proletarian vigor or some regional or ethnic identity. Instead, it’s a pure cultural phenomenon. Its fans are not the Southern Hemisphere equivalent of folk revivalists; they’re rock and rollers. ------- Born as a “side-project” from the legendary punk-ska band La Floripondio, Chico Trujillo has quickly vaulted in popularity to become the most talked about band in the southern cone, taking over stages across their native Chile and around the world. And it’s all due to their live shows--in which they use all the energy and chaos of their punk predecessors, mixed with more tropical and Latin sounds from Chile and beyond--that keeps fans young and old dancing from the first horn solo to the third encore… It all started after La Floripondio returned from a tour through Germany at the turn of the century, and lead singer and guitarist Macha decided to try a few new ideas out. Mixing traditional cumbias and boleros with renewed and inspired texts and emotions, the group quickly caught on in Chile in a powerful way. Young rockers flocked to their music, as they loved the re-interpretation of their parents’ songs with a modern twist. But it wasn’t only the hip youth that was going to see Chico Trujillo play. As their new sound slowly spread, the whole country was realizing that the band was also good. Perhaps they still dressed like punks (although now sporting more guayaberas in a nod to the tropical bandas that inspired them) and kept their fiercely independent streak, but something in their energy and re-working of the classics, as well as banging new original songs, began appealing to Chilenos of all ages, and soon to the world abroad. Producers in Chile caught on to the underground, popular buzz, and they were invited to the most prestigious and popular festivals around the country, alongside the legends of Chilean cumbia, as well to play at rock festivals in front of tens of thousands of youngsters. And then their music was carried to Germany, where they have taken-up residence every summer for the past 5 years at the infamous Café Zapata, playing for Latino immigrants but as well a growing hip German youth. Soon Spain was calling, and Switzerland, and Sweden wasn’t far behind. Whether they were making thousands dance in Berlin’s public squares during World Cup 2006 soccer games, in packed basement clubs in Montreax, or in stadiums in Chile, the spin-off band from the tiny town of Villa Aleman was taking an extraordinary course to spread a little Chilean cumbia across the globe. Your parent’s cumbia this definitely isn’t. “Cumbia Chilombiana” – a mix of Chilean and Colombian cumbia -- is one way the band has described it, in the title of their 2007 album. By taking the traditional cumbia base, infusing it with punk energy, ska horns, and a bit of Chilean folk, Chico Trujillo has created an urban mix of the popular Latin classic that seemingly everyone loves. And as cumbia—the real musica popular uniting all of Latin America, the one sound you hear from the Rio Grande all the way to the Straits of Magellan—is seeing a worldwide renaissance, it is mostly on the back of slick DJ remixes, electric flourishes, or more traditional re-creations of the oldies. Chico Trujillo forgoes all those fashions and of-the-moment creations, and just does what has always been the true essence of a great live cumbia band: they rock, and the people dance and dance and dance.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13636

Artists

Chico Trujillo

CHICO TRUJILLO Cumbia Chilombiana The superheroes of cumbia have a name. And that name is Chico Trujillo. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the band is at the peak of its powers. They play parties. They play stadiums. They play festivals. They play all over the world. And they... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Prague

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12:00am CDT

Chromeo

Imagine, if you will, a yacht. It’s forged of gold and strong African teak, bobbing gently at anchor somewhere between the French Riviera and Detroit. A statue of the late Roger Troutman is affixed to the stern like a guardian angel. The ladies of Klymaxx wander the decks serving strawberries and cream on silver platters. Sylvester himself is the skipper, and Hall & Oates are down below, keeping the engines in shipshape. This is the S.S. Chromeo, and the two men who create the smoothest of music under the same moniker are at rest aboard, preparing for another global voyage of lovers’ funk ambassadorship. Here we have Dave 1, the suave professor, the voice and intellect, enjoying a rosé as he ponders French literature. And with him we have the one and only P-Thugg, the brawn and the body, sipping on the ghetto cocktail known as Thug Passion and proudly going through his mental rolodex of jeep beats and funky flourishes. The men of Chromeo are about to release Business Casual, which is their third full-length album and a testament to the growth and further sophistication the band has undergone over the many years they’ve been collaborating. After their sophomore release, Fancy Footwork, pushed them into the stratosphere of party-rocking, club-banging, and heart-thrilling electrofunk, we might consider Business Casual their postgraduate work. Where does a group go after mastering their craft? Do they rest on their laurels? Do they retreat into self-parody? Neighbor, please. Chromeo, in 2010, have pushed forward into yet newer levels of song craft and body moving music that is respectfully indebted to its noble inspirations while still being fully contemporary. Are there lush string arrangements on “Don't Walk Away”? Do we have Moroder-esque analog synth layers draped all over “Don't Turn The Lights On”? Is there a fully authentic French ballad (don't forget, Dave and P are of the Québécois persuasion and will never abandon those roots) in “J’ai Claqué la porte”? Well yes, actually, to all of the above. But what’s this we have here? The flip side of Chromeo, the emotional gangster tracks, are still here on Business Casual, represented by titles such as “Hot Mess,” "I’m Not Contagious," and "You Make It Rough." And, newly added to the roster, we have the straight-up pop, vanilla in the best sense (creamy and smooth), of “The Right Type,” a get-up-and-go tune in the greatest 80s tradition, and the album closer, “Grow Up,” which almost sounds like golden era Billy Joel backed up by Cameo. How real is that? Lyrically, Dave continues to mine the rich vein of affairs of the heart. Is there really any other topic that Chromeo needs to cover? Arrogant ladies, dancefloor seduction, boudoir skills, love gone wrong, and knights in shining armor… Chromeo does all this and more with their trademark Franco-insouciance-that-borders-on-coolness and their always sexy worldliness (pause). In these uncertain times of financial upheaval and musical mediocrity, Chromeo’s Business Casual is a testament to the fact that inspirational funk shall always prevail. Vive le Chromeo!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11609

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
La Zona Rosa

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12:00am CDT

Crystal Bowersox

Crystal Bowersox will release her debut album, Farmer’s Daughter (19 Recordings/Jive Records) on December 14th. The 2010 American Idol runner-up’s set includes her original song, “Holy Toledo,” a song she performed on the show as well as the arresting title track which chronicles her personal experience of dealing with child abuse. Fans and Idol viewers know Crystal is a talented singer, but Farmer’s Daughter further establishes her as a truly gifted songwriter. Farmer's Daughter was produced by David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach). After finishing up the 2010 American Idol Live Tour, Bowersox headed to New Jersey to begin production on her eagerly awaited debut. The twelve tracks, ten of them written or co-written by Bowersox, showcase her strong songwriting skills and her desire to infuse her lyrics with that raw emotion of someone who has lived. The album also contains 8 songs written solely by Crystal, 2 co-writes, an additional track by Kara Dioguardi and Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger titled “Hold On” and a cover of Buffalo Springfield’s 1967 classic “For What It’s Worth.” One very special song is “Mason,” a song Bowersox co-wrote with her husband Brian Walker, which they performed together at their recent nuptials. Farmer’s Daughter Tracklisting: 1. Ridin With The Radio 2. For What It’s Worth 3. Farmer’s Daughter 4. Holy Toledo 5. Lonely 6. Hold On 7. On The Run 8. Kiss Ya 9. Speak Now 10. Mine All Mine 11. Mason 12. Arlene Born and raised in rural northwest Ohio, Bowersox began her musical journey at the age of 10. She performed her original songs around town in local bars, festivals and charity functions. At 17, she moved to Chicago, IL, performing in venues ranging from subway platforms to the House Of Blues. In 2006, the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs chose Crystal to represent Chicago folk music in “Experience Chicago,” in Birmingham, England, as part of their Sister Cities program. In 2007, Crystal went on a month-long, independent Small Cafe tour, including Ankara, Istanbul and Oaxaca, Mexico. After becoming a single mother in 2009, Bowersox successfully tried out for American Idol and went on to place second.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12193

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Crystal Bowersox

http://cRYSTALBOWERSOX.COM

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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12:00am CDT

Dan Bern

Dan Bern has recorded a dozen records since his 1997 Sony/Work debut, "Dog Boy Van." He has toured relentlessly, from coffee shops to Carnegie Hall, reflected in his latest releases, "Live in Los Angeles" and "Live in New York." He had many songs in the recent Judd Apatow movies, "Walk Hard" and "Get Him To the Greek."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12982

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Dan Bern

DBHQ

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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12:00am CDT

Dance Gavin Dance

Dance Gavin Dance is a six-member post-hardcore/experimental band from Sacramento, California. They were formed out of the dissolution of several other bands including Farewell Unknown, Ghost Runner on Third and Atherton. Jonny Craig and Sean O'Sullivan joined in 2005 and early 2006 to complete the line-up.They self-released their first EP, "Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean," during the summer of 2006. Shortly afterwards, they were approached and then signed by Rise Records and the EP was re-released with the Rise and Victory labels on November 14th, 2006. Their full length CD, titled "Downtown Battle Mountain," is due on May 15th.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12440

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Dance Gavin Dance

Dance Gavin Dance is a six-member post-hardcore/experimental band from Sacramento, California. They were formed out of the dissolution of several other bands including Farewell Unknown, Ghost Runner on Third and Atherton. Jonny Craig and Sean O'Sullivan joined in 2005 and early 2006... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Emo's Annex

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12:00am CDT

Descartes a Kant

Created in 2001, this band from Guadalajara (México) has developed a unique voice. Based on the idea of the contrast between emotions in a brief period of time, their songs are a clear consequence of years of zapping and fragmented information from the media. The result is funny, disturbing and moving. With influences such as Mike Patton, The Locust, Regina Spektor, Danny Elfman, and with a wide variety of genres running through their music, (punk, noise core, lullaby, country, rock n roll, cabaret, etc.) they manage to be sinister and amusing at the same time. Since 2005 they´ve been continuously working, and they´ve recorded their first album(Paper Dolls, Intolerancia 2007) witch has had an amazing reception from the press in México, and has been considered one of the best starting points for a band in the history of rock music in this country. They´ve opened concerts for Sonic Youth, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Yo La Tengo, Explosions in the Sky, Stereo Total, beside important bands from the Mexican scene. They´ve also released their first video on the song “My Sweetest Headache Waltz” and are working nowadays on the material for their next album, to be released by early 2011. Their act is energetic and theatrical, using disguises to create bizarre scenes, as a canvas being deconstructed during the show.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12612

Artists

Descartes a Kant

Created in 2001, this band from Guadalajara (México) has developed a unique voice. Based on the idea of the contrast between emotions in a brief period of time, their songs are a clear consequence of years of zapping and fragmented information from the media. The result is funny... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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12:00am CDT

Dreamend

Following The Seven Fields of Aphelion's Periphery (Feb '10/Graveface) and Tobacco's Maniac Meat (May '10/Anticon), Dreamend's album, So I Ate Myself, Bite by Bite is the latest album from a member of the peculiar electronic band, Black Moth Super Rainbow. With So I Ate Myself, Bite by Bite and its companion piece (which is set to come out in 2011), Dreamend diverges from the synth-pop of Black Moth to take on a nightmarish folk sound that evokes the faded scenery of ghost towns and eerie midnight drives. As Dreamend's sole member and proprietor behind Graveface Records, an independent label with a sharp focus on hand assembled items and limited editions, Ryan Graveface has a dazzlingly complex album in SIAMByB. Heavy on banjo, bells, guitar, organ and fearlessly honest vocals, this record is relentlessly catchy. "Pink Cloud in the Woods," sets the tone for the album with its deceptively patient ruminations. Sparse cricket sounds, bells and piano evolve into stop-and-go drums and the breathy chant of "I walked through the woods. It was a rainy day." From there, SIAMBbB sprawls out like a cinematic experience more than a loose collection of songs. The tale concerns a character who acts on his destructive fantasies and impulses. A synapse in his head snaps like a twig and before he knows it, he's in the middle of a deed he'd never have imagined undertaking just days before. The banjo-laden song "Pieces" delves deep into the details of the crime with intrepidly gruesome lyrics. Its misleadingly upbeat energy by way of intricate drumming causes this song about brutal murder to be unusually catchy. Album closer "An Admission" shifts down the synth highway as it details the character's seemingly inexplicable need to kill again and again. It starts with pitch bending swirls buttressed by banjo and drums. Soon, these elements are overtaken by stormy effects and soprano "whoo-ooo"s, culminating in an about-face of percussive THRASH. The tale of SIAMBbB will have you reeling and so will its incredible packaging. The label who brought you indie-rock's first bonafide, hand made pop-up book with Long-Forgotten Friend have upped the ante: the LP version of So I Ate Myself, Bite by Bite, is presented like a phenakistoscope, a classic Victorian animation machine. If you thought picture discs and colored vinyl were cool (both mediums you Graveface aficionados will know a lot about), wait until you get a load of William Schaff's painstaking, brilliantly delivered design. It's truly a remarkable accomplishment in the annals of the Album as Artform, which is a hallmark of Graveface Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12429

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Dreamend

“And the Tears Washed Me, Wave After Cowardly Wave” is Part 2 to “So I Ate Myself, Bite By Bite,” which came out in August of 2010. Part 1 is the true story of a normal man’s unraveling psyche and his grisly misdeeds. Years ago, I bought one of the real life serial killer’s... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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12:00am CDT

Eliot Lipp

Eliot Lipp didn’t choose to become one of the most looked to artists in contemporary electronic music, but somehow, Lipp’s sound, one that uses vintage gear to create a unique take on Hip Hop and House, has quickly garnered the respect among the industry’s most influential musicians and producers as well as the deep admiration among audiences worldwide. Since being discovered by Scott Herren (aka Prefuse 73) in the mid 2000’s, and releasing albums on the cutting edge labels Eastern Developments, Mush and Hefty as well as backing the hype with a relentless touring schedule of influential live shows all over the globe, Lipp has quickly become one of the barometers for the revival of electronic music in the States. Originally hailing from Tacoma, WA, Lipp paid his dues in the underground scenes of almost every primary market in the US, Europe and Asia, including stints in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago before dropping roots in the Brooklyn scene that has continued to produce some of the most recognized artists in contemporary indie and electronic music. Lipp’s signature sound, a crossbreed of 90’s Hip Hop and House, 70’s Funk fusion as well as classic Electro, has and will continue to breakdown barriers and transpose trendy scenes. Whether programming Hip Hop beats, writing dirty basslines, collaborating with the likes of premier producers, DJs, MCs and musicians, examined by SPIN, URB, Pitchfork and other media or playing popping parties at clubs and festivals worldwide, Eliot Lipp will continue to do his part in revolutionizing electronic music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12186

Artists

Eliot Lipp

Eliot Lipp didn’t choose to become one of the most looked to artists in contemporary electronic music, but somehow, Lipp’s sound, one that uses vintage gear to create a unique take on Hip Hop and House, has quickly garnered the respect among the industry’s most influential musicians... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Beauty Bar

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12:00am CDT

Esben and the Witch

Artists

Esben and the Witch

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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12:00am CDT

Flipron

FLIPRON With lyrical inventiveness & surreal imagination right at the very core of their songs & with an unmistakably English sound shamelessly veering between technicolor psyche-pop, dark, sleazy confessionals & dusty, moth-eaten drinking ballads, this is the band hailed by musicomh.com as 'the most original band in the UK' Formed originally in rural south-west England, Flipron moved to London with a vague plan to find a label & management. Having found both, they released their debut album Fancy Blues & Rustique Novelties in 2004, which was greeted by the Observer Music Monthly with a glowing 4* review from esteemed music journalist Charles Shaar Murray. Since then they have been steadily fermenting a reputation based around their stunning live performances and a succession of unique and critically acclaimed albums and singles. After re-locating back to Glastonbury, they released their second album, Biscuits For Cerberus, which was AIM CEO Alison Wenham’s Best Record Of 2006 in Music Week. Most recently released was 2008’s Gravity Calling, produced by legendary Damned drummer Rat Scabies, the title track from which had the rare honour of being played twice by Jonathan Ross on his hugely popular Saturday morning BBC Radio 2 show. They have opened for acts as diverse as the Alabama 3, Donovan, Hayseed Dixie & the (English) Beat, been joined onstage by Rat Scabies, & even once appeared as backing band to another punk rock legend, Clash drummer Topper Headon, playing a set as the Topper Headon All Stars. They’ve played gigs in boats, boxing rings & bars; gardens, restaurants & cabarets; cellars, tents & strip shows: theatres, ballrooms & colleges. They've entertained skinheads & hippies, trendy specs media types in New York, truck drivers in Nashville, cider drinkers in Somerset, Holy Grail hunters in the south of France & even the residents of the Abbey Dingle Retirement Home in Llangollen, North Wales, out for a last night on the town. They have played at Glastonbury Festival four years in a row, in 2008 playing a record 6 shows in the one weekend, they’ve played main stages at Beautiful Daze, Secret Garden Party, Bloom, Endorse It In Dorset, 2000 Trees & Shambala, as well as appearances at Bestival, End Of The Road, Lovebox Weekender, Innocent Village Fete, Larmer Tree, Trowbridge Pump Festival, Lewes Folk & Rock, Strawberry Fair & many others. They have also performed at traditional indoor arts festivals such as the Edinburgh Fringe, Concrete & Glass in London, The Times Cheltenham Literary Festival, Brighton Festival, Dorchester Festival, the Bath Fringe & the Llangollen Fringe. They have recorded numerous radio sessions on a variety of UK stations, including Mark Lamarr’s God’s Jukebox on BBC Radio 2, (which Lamarr described as “absolutely fantastic” & featured again in his best sessions of 2009 show) as well as 4 sessions for Tom Robinson’s Evening Sequence on BBC 6music. Radio DJs who have played the band include on BBC Radio 1 Vic Galloway, Huw Stevens & Rob Da Bank, on BBC Radio 2 Jonathan Ross, Mark Lamarr & Alex Lester, on BBC 6music Tom Robinson, Phil Jupitus, Mark Riley, Gideon Coe, Mark Lamarr again, Nemone & Shaun Keaveny. There music has also received radio play in the United States, Japan, Australia & much of Europe. In addition their music has been used by BBC television & radio & Channel Four in programmes & trails. Flipron’s video’s have been broadcast on UK channels MTV2, Q, E4 & others, as well as various film festivals. The cartoon video to their 2006 single Raindrops Keep Falling On The Dead was screened at film festivals such as Cannes International Film Festival in France, Raindance Film Festival in London and SXSW in Texas. Flipron continue to enjoy a fantastic relationship with their beloved indie record label Tiny Dog & have just signed a publishing deal with SGO Music, represented worldwide by Bug Music. Recently they released a brand new single “The Coolest Names in Showbiz“, played numerous festival dates including a ten date residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival & toured in the USA. They are currently rehearsing material for a new album & are planning further tours in the UK, USA & Europe.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10973

Artists

Flipron

FLIPRON With lyrical inventiveness & surreal imagination right at the very core of their songs & with an unmistakably English sound shamelessly veering between technicolor psyche-pop, dark, sleazy confessionals & dusty, moth-eaten drinking ballads, this is the band hailed by musicomh.com... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
512

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12:00am CDT

Floating Action

The nom de plum of writer/producer/singer/multi-instrumentalist Seth Kauffman. Has released one, self-titled, album on Park the Van Records in 2009. The sound incorporates non-traditional influences (such as calypso, motown, bossa nova) into a somewhat classic rock infrastructure. The band works often on the road and studio with Band of Horses, Bryan Cates, Lissie, Georgia Fair, Courtney Jaye, Dr. Dog. New album 'Desert Etiquette' mixed by Band of Horses' Bill Reynolds, due Feb. 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12765

Artists

Floating Action

The nom de plum of writer/producer/singer/multi-instrumentalist Seth Kauffman. Has released one, self-titled, album on Park the Van Records in 2009. The sound incorporates non-traditional influences (such as calypso, motown, bossa nova) into a somewhat classic rock infrastructure... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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12:00am CDT

Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs is a direct product of Gary, Indiana’s East Side. An uncut distillation of his surroundings, Gibbs was born into a dire situation; industrial divestment from the Midwest has created a vacuum of poverty. It’s a tragic sight, or it would be if there were anyone to document it. Freddie Gibbs had his work cut out for him. Freddie’s keen survivalist mentality and work ethic won him a scholarship to Ball State for football after high-school, but he was dismissed over questionable allegations. It’s fair to assume that Freddie hadn’t completely divorced himself from the streets, but whatever the case, higher education was no longer a viable option. Gibbs was cast back into the sink-or-swim realities of his upbringing, and he resorted to pimping and manufacturing freebase to keep the lights on. A humble critic, Freddie never meant to be a part of the problem, and explored means of supporting himself without partaking in the cyclical plague of drugs and prostitution. A gifted writer who stood out amongst his peers with his reserved wit and command of language, Freddie began to rap about the things he saw. As word of his skills spread to the coasts, he aligned himself with notable producers like The Alchemist, Polow Da Don, Just Blaze, and Buckwild to create a discography that illustrates his experiences as a struggling denizen of a blighted community, but he doses each compilation with positivity and humor as well. XXL Magazine caught wind of Freddie’s unique approach and nominated Gibbs to their Freshman Top 10 earlier this year, a prophetic announcement that has come fully to fruition. Freddie Gibbs’ mixtapes are amongst the most praised of the last few years, frequently capturing the forsaken instrumental aesthetic of 90’s boom-bap and juxtaposing it with his distinctly Midwestern double-time flow. Freddie Gibbs has positioned himself as a recession-era mascot for the disenfranchised Midwestern working class and he wears the title exceptionally well while also giving a cognizant nod to the classic sonic pillars of hip-hop. This sound is fully evident in his release with Decon, the Str8 Killa EP. It was Public Enemy’s Chuck D that once famously called hip-hop “the CNN of the ghetto”, and the sentiment is particularly applicable to Freddie’s music. In 2010 Gibbs is reporting live, stay tuned.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13968

Artists

Freddie Gibbs

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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12:00am CDT

Geko Jones

Geko Jones is a Brooklyn-based Puerto-Colombian DJ/Producer and an authority on global underground. He is a founding member of both the New York Tropical and Que Bajo?! party franchises in New York and a partner and co-owner of the Dutty Artz record label with producer Matt Shadetek and DJ /Rupture. His mixes span the tropical hemispheres and collage together globally sonic hours of dancefloor mayhem. Renowned by top DJ's and producers of the digital cumbia scene in Latin America and European bass-pundits alike, Jones is one of the select few DJ's pushing forward the Latin agenda in a world wide tropical bass scene. The past five years have found him sharing a booth or collaborating with a long roster of A-list globalistas like Buraka Som Systema, Bomba Estereo, Systema Solar, Very Be Careful, Maluca, Los Amigos Invisibles, Choquibtown, Toy Selectah and more. Whether it's tearing the roof off an outdoor festival, getting the crowd bubbling on an illegal boat party in Bushwick, conjuring up the next great underground sound, or racking up airmiles from Brooklyn to Bogota, Geko Jones commands the dancefloor.... a Guarachar!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12697

Artists

Geko Jones

Geko Jones is a Brooklyn-based Puerto-Colombian DJ/Producer and an authority on global underground. He is a founding member of both the New York Tropical and Que Bajo?! party franchises in New York and a partner and co-owner of the Dutty Artz record label with producer Matt Shadetek... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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12:00am CDT

Givers

What do Givers give? It is an often overlooked, yet all too important question concerning these starry-eyed melodi-mystic rebels. They take hearts, this much is known. They certainly take away any restraint one may have had concerning revealing dance moves. They take time, they take care, they take naps, they STEAL attention… but what do they GIVE?! I stare intently between songs, through lasers, feathers, sweat, confetti, paint, at these friends who i must now call people as they are at once also strangers in the throes of the prismauditory hallucination that is their music. The colors, tones, shapes, and threads, up-beat, weaving, psych-folk, meshing, afro-delic, beckoning my mind out into the open, much as a dream catcher above one’s bed. Then it hits me: Givers give dreams. Seeing them perform is to be overloaded with blissful information. More than one’s mind could ever hope to descramble and classify within any 24 hour period. Their music is not only music; it is motivation, inspiration, and a celebration of the world around us. To experience it is to be changed forever, for the better; to know that you yourself have more to Give. -Jake Hebert GIVERS were picked by Dirty Projectors for a an east coast/south east Fall 09 Tour. With 2 successful follow up headlining tours in 2010, GIVERS were able to build a " grass root" following and win fans along the way. Do to a successful 2010 , GIVERS were selected by Ra Ra Riot for a 2010 Fall tour. Recently GIVERS were picked by Stereogum as the band to Watch for August as well as their top 40 bands of 2010. Our first full length LP is finished and ready to be released. We are just deciding on a home for it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14899

Artists

GIVERS

In understanding GIVERS, it’s helpful to think of a constellation, a configuration of points of brightness that when placed in succession, led to the Lafayette, Louisiana-based quintet’s brilliant debut. The metaphor proves particularly useful given the name of their album... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Momo's

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12:00am CDT

Goldheart Assembly

Recorded in their drummer's dad's Norfolk steam train museum, Goldheart Assembly's debut album is winning fans everywhere with its unique blend of whimsical English psychedelia, pitch-perfect harmonies, found sounds and surprising twists and turns. Continuing a noble trend of DIY experiementalism, the six piece are spending early 2011 touring with Band of Horses. "Goldheart Assembly: this year's Fleet Foxes. But better. And really not like that at all." NME "This London six-piece's life-affirming melodies will remind you why you fell in love with pop." The Guardian "Such is the inherent sweetness of Goldheart Assembly’s debut that the listener can’t fail to be touched by its charms." BBC
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15098

Artists

Goldheart Assembly

Recorded in their drummer's dad's Norfolk steam train museum, Goldheart Assembly's debut album is winning fans everywhere with its unique blend of whimsical English psychedelia, pitch-perfect harmonies, found sounds and surprising twists and turns. Continuing a noble trend of DIY... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
512 Rooftop

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12:00am CDT

Her Space Holiday

Recording as Her Space Holiday since 1996, Marc Bianchi creates sugarcoated dreamscapes floating alongside bitter-sweet narratives of life. He’s been featured in many of the industry's top music magazines including Spin, Mojo, and DJ, has reached #2 on the CMJ charts (with The Young Machines for Mush) and has toured with some of the world's top indie acts including Bob Mould, Bright Eyes, Arab Strap, and The Faint. Always challenging himself, Bianchi's sound has morphed with every release, proving he is equally comfortable with intricate sampling and drum programming as he is building a track around acoustic guitar, live instruments, and percussion. From his early output with NYC's TigerStyle, his releases for London's Wichita, his recent release on World's Fair, and his work with Mush, Marc Bianchi's constant evolution as a songwriter and arranger continues to enchant.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12815

Artists

Her Space Holiday

Recording as Her Space Holiday since 1996, Marc Bianchi creates sugarcoated dreamscapes floating alongside bitter-sweet narratives of life. He’s been featured in many of the industry's top music magazines including Spin, Mojo, and DJ, has reached #2 on the CMJ charts (with The Young... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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12:00am CDT

Hilary York

Artists

Hilary York

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

Tags 21+

12:00am CDT

International Waters

International Waters was born out of candid, twee junk. They prefer jangly seventh chords and cascading lead lines. The music may have darker moments, but theres comedy in that darkness.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13312

Artists

International Waters

International Waters was born out of candid, twee junk. They prefer jangly seventh chords and cascading lead lines. The music may have darker moments, but theres comedy in that darkness.

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Easy Tiger

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12:00am CDT

Jeff Lofton

In 2010 Jeff Lofton's 1950s Miles Davis Tribute traveled to the Iridium Jazz Club in New York, after drawing an impressive crowd at One World Theatre in Austin though competing with the first night of SXSW. The show launched a jazz series in collaboration with the University of Texas Blanton Museum's hosting of the "Birth of the Cool" exhibit in 2008, and was booked at Scat Jazz Lounge in Fort Worth. In November 2009 Lofton released his second jazz album, "Jazz to the People," with nine originals and interpretations of "Georgia on My Mind" and "Crazy." The Austin Chronicle placed "Jazz to People" in the Top 9 Austin Albums of 2009, and chose the Jeff Lofton Quartet as the critic's pick for best jazz band for their annual poll. Austin's NPR-affiliate KUT 90.5 placed "Jazz to the People" in the Top 10 Albums of 2009: DJ Picks. Called "... a delightfully swingin' affair..." by the Austin Chronicle, the self-produced album is receiving airplay from San Diego to New Orleans to Harlem and abroad. "Jazz to the People" features Alex Coke on sax, Red Young on piano, Chris Jones on bass and Masumi Jones on drums. Danielle Howle performs vocals on "Crazy." With his new project, The Jeff Lofton Electric Thang, Lofton takes jazz to the iconic Cactus Cafe to record his third jazz album "Chasing the Voodoo Down live at the Cactus Cafe, ATX," in October 2010. Lofton launched the new group in January, which he describes as "... trumpet meets electric guitar in a jazz-funk fusion Miles-ian extravaganza - a collaboration of musicians creating a free-form, funk-fusion ensemble whose purpose is to recreate and expand on the Miles Davis fusion of the 1970s and 1980s." Recent shows include Antone's, Speakeasy and Momo's, and a "Bitches Brew" tribute at Lambert's. To honor Lofton's contribution to the local jazz scene, Austin's mayor proclaimed January 15, 2009, as "Jeff Lofton Day" in the live music capital of the world. The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau selected Lofton's original, Shana's Song, for the Austin Music Vol. 8 compilation CD, released in February 2009. The Austin American-Statesman included Lofton in the 2009 Fortunate 500: Music lis
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13739

Artists

Jeff Lofton

"Austin-based trumpeter, composer and band leader Jeff Lofton is a veritable jazz virtuoso,” writes NPR affiliate KUT 90.5 FM in Austin. “Comparisons are frequently made to Miles Davis - and rightfully so. Lofton's take on standards frequently astounds, and his originals are equally... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Elephant Room

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12:00am CDT

John Grant with Midlake

JOHN GRANT Queen Of Denmark JOHN GRANT, former singer / songwriter with The Czars, finally returns with extraordinary debut solo album made with MIDLAKE… Everyone has a favorite band or singer they reckon is subject to criminal neglect. That John Grant’s effortlessly rich, expansive baritone, couched in typically heartbreaking, lush melody, hasn’t found a wider audience indeed drives his fans to consider a crime. But no longer. Because Grant’s first solo album, following three undervalued studio albums (and one similar covers compilation) fronting The Czars, is so undeniably great that the world will surely listen. It’s a record of gravitas and grace, of FM melody magic laced with raw emotional bleeding. It asks why relationships are roulette and love is hell in a last-ditch attempt at self-improvement and atonement after a decade of alcohol and cocaine dependency. It’s not overstating the case to say – as John has himself in a recent issue of MOJO - that he’s contemplated suicide. And yet there is redemption in its exquisite grooves. And on top, to further the album’s brilliance, Grant’s backing band on the album are Denton, Texas’ mightiest – MIDLAKE - contributing their most empathic ‘70s-style soft-rock know-how. Put simply, Queen Of Denmark is the record Grant’s been waiting his whole life to make. Not that the Czars didn’t hit their own heights. After emerging from mile-high Denver, Colorado, rave reviews were the norm, especially from the UK. “Long distinguished by John Grant’s superlative baritone… ‘Goodbye’ reeks of wistful, melancholic class… as meticulous and complete-sounding as the best works by Mercury Rev or The Flaming Lips” said Uncut about The Czars’ final album. After The Czars, he says, “I basically gave up.” On music that is. Instead, Grant moved to New York, studied for his certificate in Russian medical interpreting (he’s a gifted linguist, speaking German and Spanish as well as Russian) while waiting tables - and rarely performing live, though supports to Midlake were among them. And that was how he began to contemplate another record. “We first heard The Czars on our first trip to London,” recalls Midlake bassist Paul Alexander. “His voice was the first thing I noticed - John has such this incredible baritone. But we didn’t go crazy over him until we saw him live, and we then got him to support us on the Van Occupanther tour in the US. At the end, we said he had to come to Denton and make an album.” These were songs that tapped the residue of growing up gay in a religious household in a suffocating small town near Kalamazoo in Michigan. Of meeting men and losing men, of coping with intimacy by numbing the senses. This non-coping mechanism was in place even by his teens. Already alienated by his circumstances, the Grant family’s shift to Denver, Colorado - all fresh air, mountains and social superiority – when he was 11 doubled the load. But help was at hand. Grant had imbibed his elder brothers and parents’ classic ‘70s records (“Kiss, Nazareth, Led Zep, Floyd, Judas Priest”) and learning classical piano, but Abba’s Greatest Hits (check The Czars’ ultra-forlorn version of ‘Angel Eyes’ on the covers album) was his eureka! moment. “When I first heard ‘SOS’," he grins, “I just about came unglued for joy.” Supertramp's Breakfast in America and The Carpenters' Horizon were also joys, and later came New Wave, from Visage to Skinny Puppy, which kickstarted his massive love for electronica. Yet it was Patsy Cline’s influence, and John’s own effortlessly controlled delivery, that shaped The Czars. “I was unafraid to love country, even at high school. For years, I did nothing but sing along to her songs.” But for a new album signaling a new start, Grant needed change, namely a more ‘70s-centric sound – the double-tracked vocals, the chorus effects, the shifting arrangements and instrumentation. “People haven’t been able to stop going on about the ‘70s so I thought I should dabble deeper myself and see why. But really what I’ve done is return to my roots.” Queen Of Denmark was recorded in Denton in two four-month stints – July-October 2008 and May-July 2009 - in the studio downtime while Midlake were painstakingly recording their own album (The Courage Of Others). Every Midlake member chipped in but Paul Alexander and guitarist Eric Pulido, who co-produced the album with John, are on every track alongside drummer McKenzie Smith. John reserves special mention for Paul’s basslines. “They were outrageous, off the fuckin’ hook. Some evenings, we couldn’t stop smiling and laughing because I was so excited about his work.” The whole Denton experience, he adds, “was really uplifting. It was emotional and painful too but Midlake believed in me and told me, ‘people need to hear you, and we’re going to make it happen.” With such support, Grant wasn’t going for any half-measures. “For me, there isn’t a word of filler on the album. I’ve made a very clear statement about where I’m at and who I am as a person, and that’s one reason I’m so proud of it, that I was able to articulate it. At least I’m being given a chance to embrace the pain instead of being afraid to move through it.” Queen Of Denmark moves through simple piano settings (the lovestruck ballad ‘Caramel’ and the intriguing Scott Joplin-meets-Beatles ragtime of ‘Silver Platter’), via an infusion of period-perfect synths (the rockier ‘Sigourney’, a sultry ‘It’s Easier’) that epitomise the lonely mood. There’s flute from Midlake frontman Tim Smith on the dreamiest cut (and there is stiff competition) ‘Marz’, and velvet strings (‘Dreams’, which imagines Scott Walker influenced by Patsy Cline, and the darker drama ‘Leopard’). There are allusions to higher beings (‘Outer Space’) and to human weaknesses (‘JC’). There is pure longing regret in the opening ‘TC And Honeybear’ and bitterly sarcastic, amped-up anger in the magnificent title track finale. Pain, hope, fear, regret, anger, self-flagellation and self-discovery - Queen of Denmark has it all. But what, you might well wonder, has the Queen of Denmark got to do with all this? Check the man’s track-by-track comments for the full breakdown… ‘TC And Honeybear’ “I wrote this for a very special man by the name of Charlie who changed my life. It’s about how the relationship wasn’t possible because of what is going on in both of our lives. It's my favourite song. It’s beyond sad, but there is nothing sad about what has transpired between us. I met someone beyond special and he changed my life and that's all there is to it and that cannot be taken away from me.” ‘Marz’ “Marz was a sweet shop from my childhood. It’s now empty and for sale. But I got to visit before hand, and the woman who served me as a child was still there. They still made all their own candies and ice cream. After it changed owners, I went back again and was given of the original menus. In the song, I list all the names of the sundaes, and drinks like Green River. The song is about the gateway back to childhood and innocence, when things haven’t become complicated.” ‘Dreams’ “The object of my affection, like Charlie, is “where dreams go to die” because I’m not actually seeing that person; I’m seeing the fantasy of who I think he is - the hero who’ll save me rather than the flawed human. The song was written on tour years ago with The Czars, which is painful because I see that this feeling is nothing new to me; it’s been happening since my late teens.” ‘Sigourney’ “The kids at school in Colorado got Porsches for their 16th birthday, and I was from this little town in Michigan. I was totally out of my element. They’d call me a faggot - they had no idea they were right, of course, but I was still terrified by it. I felt like Sigourney Weaver battling those aliens, like I was on a different planet. It struck me as a funny way to talk about something horrible, to turn the experience into something else. I love sci-fi, especially movies like The Fly and Aliens where people metamorphosise. I think I gravitate toward them because of the possibility of becoming something completely different.” ‘Chicken Bones’ “In New York, I lived in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a neighbourhood I
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11872

Artists

John Grant with Midlake

JOHN GRANT Queen Of Denmark JOHN GRANT, former singer / songwriter with The Czars, finally returns with extraordinary debut solo album made with MIDLAKE… Everyone has a favorite band or singer they reckon is subject to criminal neglect. That John Grant’s effortlessly rich, expansive... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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12:00am CDT

Josh T Pearson

Originally from Texas, Josh T. Pearson formed the short-lived phenomenon that was Lift to Experience, who released one sprawling masterpiece, 2001's The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads, before splitting up soon after. So beloved by John Peel were they that he had them record three sessions in five months and were included in the Best 125 Peel Sessions of all time - http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/sessions/top125/ Since then, Josh T. Pearson has spent many years in the wilderness, only releasing one studio recording, I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry, a split 7” single with the Dirty Three and appearing on the Mercury Prize nominated Bat for Lashes album Fur and Gold. An unparalleled live performer, his return will be highly anticipated.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14791

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Josh T Pearson

Originally from Texas, Josh T. Pearson formed the short-lived phenomenon that was Lift to Experience, who released one sprawling masterpiece, 2001's The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads, before splitting up soon after. So beloved by John Peel were they that he had them record three sessions... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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12:00am CDT

Junius

After touring solidly across North America, the UK, and Europe for the last several years, the bearded men of Junius are currently working on the follow-up to their critically acclaimed The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist (on The Mylene Sheath worldwide and Make My Day Records in Europe). Junius has been electrifying rapt audiences with its spellbinding walls of reverb-drenched guitars, haunting vocals and self-made lights since 2003. The band's music is both cinematic and accessible, building to crescendos which echo some of Post Rock's most epic moments, but with vocals, hooks, and lyrics creating focus throughout. While Junius can be tough to categorize (they've been called a hybrid of Neurosis and The Smiths by Rolling Stone), band members have cited such artists as Bedhead (Junius singer/guitarist Joseph E. Martinez's uncle Trini was their drummer), Philip Glass, Hum, and M83 among a long list of inspirations.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11516

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Junius

http://juniusmusic.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Valhalla

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12:00am CDT

KAMP!

KAMP! is a Polish electro-pop trio who formed in 2008. Their sound is often described as melodic synth-pop influenced by 80's new wave and 90's French house music. To date, KAMP! have released an EP and two singles which have all been greeted with enthusiastic reviews by leading independent media in Poland. Their last single "Heats" is gaining attention by international bloggers and is reputed as their entry into the big-time. KAMP! have already played shows at the biggest Polish festivals and are starting to perform internationally, including gigs on Culture Collide Festival in Los Angeles, The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, Liverpool Music Week and EXPO in Shanghai.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13780

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Malaia

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12:00am CDT

L.Stadt

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L.Stadt

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Parish Underground

Tags 21+

12:00am CDT

Lecherous Gaze

From the smoldering ashes of punk rock powerhouse Annihilation Time, which festered for a year and a half in a downtown Oakland flop house noted for once housing bands like High on Fire and Drunk Horse, rises the Lecherous Gaze. Steeping themselves in the Hendrix-tripped guitar-god worship of bombastic 70's rock and the primordial 60s rockin' rawness of Chuck Berry, Graham Clise and company's hard-core of Flag and Sabbath worship has congealed into a sticky sweet nug of potent hard rock hash. New front man Lakis Panagiotopulos's soulful timbres, inspiring comparisons to the legendary larynges of Joey Ramone and Glenn Danzig, layer over the punishing grooves of Chris Grande and Noel Sullivan, as mad axe man Clise shreds his Marshalls to their breaking points. Spending 2010 in a pupal stage of cooking up their jams into a frenzy-inducing stew of awesomeness, while members worked fill-in gigs for the likes of Saviours, Witch and Sweet Apple, Lecherous Gaze have transmuted into the perfect beast to carry rock and roll into the 2012 Armageddon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12097

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Lecherous Gaze

From the smoldering ashes of punk rock powerhouse Annihilation Time, which festered for a year and a half in a downtown Oakland flop house noted for once housing bands like High on Fire and Drunk Horse, rises the Lecherous Gaze. Steeping themselves in the Hendrix-tripped guitar-god... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Headhunters

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12:00am CDT

Little Dragon

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Little Dragon

http://littledragon.se

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Lustre Pearl

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12:00am CDT

Lolita No.18

Lolita No.18 is an all-girl Japanese indie punk band. They have played at 1st and 2nd SXSW Japan Nite in 1996 and 1997.They have toured all over the US, Europe and Asia. Joey Ramone produced their 4th album and Toy Dolls, Olga produced the next one.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12687

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Lolita No.18

Lolita No.18 is an all-girl Japanese indie punk band. They have played at 1st and 2nd SXSW Japan Nite in 1996 and 1997.They have toured all over the US, Europe and Asia. Joey Ramone produced their 4th album and Toy Dolls, Olga produced the next one.

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Elysium

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12:00am CDT

Lucinda Williams

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Lucinda Williams

For the past 30 years, Lucinda Williams has channeled her perspective as a proud but vulnerable Southern female into a string of stellar albums, each of which weave rock, country, folk and blues so tightly that each of the elements seems to disappear. Lucinda Williams (1988) was her... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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12:00am CDT

Miami Horror (Live)

// MIAMI HORROR // ILLUMINATION // After years in the making here at last is Illumination, the fully realised debut album from Melbourne’s favourite psychedelic indie-electronic adventurers Miami Horror. With Illumination, Miami Horror has delivered on two years of teeth-cutting live shows and an ever escalating wave of buzz that’s made the group bonafide blog darlings the world over. But what’s most amazing about the grand arrival of Illumination is that the roots of the record stretch back countless moons to when Miami Horror began as just one synthesizer-obsessed producer huddled over a laptop in a bedroom-come-studio and the album itself just a spark waiting to be lit. The afore mentioned synth tragic was, and let’s face it still is, electronic young gun Ben Plant, who kick started Miami Horror out of a love of Roland keyboards and French house, landing himself on Pitchfork’s hot-list overnight and copping a barrage of high profile remix requests from the likes of Datarock, PNAU and The Presets. Yet it was while Ben was punching out 2008’s epochal Bravado EP that Miami Horror took off in a completely new and different direction. Characteristically wanting to flex his creative muscle and avoid the limitations of being stereotyped as simply a dance or electro act, Ben rewired Miami Horror’s genetic makeup, deputising the talents of Josh Moriarty, Aaron Shanahan and Daniel Whitechurch to form a new live band persona of Miami Horror, a whole new beast immeasurably more exciting than before. “It started out that I didn’t want to have any guitar on the album besides a little funk guitar or disco bass,” Ben grins while explaining the turning point for Miami Horror’s evolution. “But then Josh came in and started playing all these other parts that sounded amazing. Paired with what I was working on, nobody was doing anything like it, so I knew we had to turn those sounds into a live thing and just go wild.” It worked. Since the switch, Miami Horror has launched into dizzying new stratospheres, their well-polished chops as a group making for some unmissable sets at Australia’s biggest festivals, and that’s not to mention some A-list support slot call ups for everyone from Phoenix, Friendly Fires and La Roux to a hand-picked hook up from Lily Allen. All this time Ben had been further noodling away at Miami Horror’s long-awaited debut disc and with the vision for a fully-blown and creatively shared band now fulfilled Miami Horror was able to pour all of their energy into Illumination, the record that’s taken Miami Horror years to perfect and Ben a whole lifetime to get right. Bunkering down in Ben’s own studio in Melbourne, Illumination was recorded in typical Miami Horror fashion with the band opening themselves up to new styles and approaches which saw them call in a cast of guest stars including Swedish singer MAI, Melbourne based chanteuse Kimbra, Dappled Cities’ wordsmith Tim Derricourt for a lyrical assist and also Neon Indian and Vega prodigy Alan Palomo who Ben flew out from the US to add his distinctive haze to multiple tunes (Soft Light, Holidays, Ultraviolet). As well as crafting a truly classic album that begs to be consumed from beginning to end to fully uncover all the layers and engrossing sonic textures of each tune, Ben says the aim with Illumination was to present an accurate portrait of the band’s current core and not make things too “glossy” and “hi-fi”, with Ben himself producing and engineering the album from the confines of his bedroom. As such, listening to Illumination is like a guided tour of Miami Horror’s combined minds, with enormous flying grooves gliding through the speakers alongside nods to the deities of French house and vintage synth explorers like Giorgio Moroder and Jan Hammer, all mixed and muddled up with slabs of melting, fuzzy psychedelica, some wandering kraut rock bass-lines, enough star-gazing hooks to make Electric Light Orchestra blush, plenty of ear-catching pop swagger and Ben’s own studied cinematic aesthetics. Never content to stand still, Miami Horror ambitiously test their boundaries across the album, experimenting with lush, almost chillwave instrumentals (see the gorgeous Infinite Canyons), futuristic disco gems (I Look To You), summer-bound party jams (Holidays) and anthem-sized synth epics (Sometimes). Testing the limits of the Miami Horror sound evidently came naturally for the group, with Ben admitting that the band weren’t afraid to cut loose and indulge their desires to blend electronic sounds with bristling psych-pop flourishes. “At first I didn’t think it was possible for us to do something like that, but more and more we found ourselves making things that sounded a bit fuzzy. People don’t believe me when I tell them that we use slide guitar on five tracks because that just doesn’t sound like us,” Ben says beaming. “It’s not like Chris Isaak or anything though, we just call it disco-influenced prog-pop. I don’t think that’s a genre, but it works for us!” Although the band themselves admit to a serious case of perfectionism, spending months layering, refining, tweaking and endlessly perfecting Illumination, they’re at last ready to launch it out to eagerly awaiting ears. “We’ve spent about ten months alone mixing the album, which is a process that should normally take two weeks,” Ben laughs. “We always just said ‘f**k it, we have to make the album that we want to make’ and this is it. We made it.” Yes, this is their moment. And though it seemed like an electro-dreamer’s distant fantasy four years ago, Miami Horror’s same excited sense of wonder has only ballooned from then to now. If you haven’t already heard the gospel, expect to be converted to the cause any second now.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14742

Artists

Miami Horror (Live)

// MIAMI HORROR // ILLUMINATION // After years in the making here at last is Illumination, the fully realised debut album from Melbourne’s favourite psychedelic indie-electronic adventurers Miami Horror. With Illumination, Miami Horror has delivered on two years of teeth-cutting... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

Tags 21+

12:00am CDT

MV (Misteur Valaire)

Put five 24 years old guys who’ve known each other since they were 6 years old, give them a trumpet, a saxophone, sequencers, percussions, turntables, a drum, a bass and a couple of keyboards, and you get Misteur Valaire (MV). How to describe MV’s style? Well it’s neither electro or hip-hop nor is it jazz or rock. In fact, it's a wild mix of all that, with brass, samplings and beats to make you dance all night! The five spread a contagious humorous energy everywhere they play. MV always finds a way to turn a simple concert into a delirious playful and festive adventure! The quintet offers an impressive show in a setting reminiscent of a 1979 studio, creating a real cinematic experience. This live production was designed by incredible and well known artists, Brigitte Poupart (director), Loïc Thériault (video and designer) and Genevieve Bouchard (costumes). With their third album Golden Bombay, launched on May 18th 2010, MV solidifies their creative talents, making their music more accessible with an international scope. More pop than their last album Friterday Night, Golden Bombay keeps the extravaganza, the color and flavor of MV, adding an impressive team of guest singers (Fanny Bloom of La Patère Rose, James Di Salvio and Liquid of Bran Van 3000, Gigi French, Senja Sargeant of Ladies of the Canyon and Béni bbq). The album fiercely hits the sale charts from the first week of its release, occupying the 3rd position in Quebec and the 22nd in Canada. Ave Mucho, the first single on commercial radio stations, has soared onto the BDS English chart after only two weeks.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13192

Artists

MV (Misteur Valaire)

Put five 24 years old guys who’ve known each other since they were 6 years old, give them a trumpet, a saxophone, sequencers, percussions, turntables, a drum, a bass and a couple of keyboards, and you get Misteur Valaire (MV). How to describe MV’s style? Well it’s neither electro... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Spill

12:00am CDT

NastyNasty

In 2009 NastyNasty was more or less an anomoly in the world of electronic music. Fusing Rap, Soul and Avant-Garde electronics with left of center club ideals yielded a unique sonic palette that almost instantly resonates with listeners. In 2010 NastyNasty saw top rated mp3's in Xlr8r, Fact and The Fader as well as a seemingly endless tour of North America slaying crowds with everybody from European legends such as Joker, Mount Kimbie and Slugabed to homegrown heroes like Starkey, Machine Drum and even Ludacris. Setting him apart from the average dj, his live sets consist of entirely original compositions, utilizing his songs as jigsaw pieces to construct some sort of genre-bending sonic adventure. Noted for his energetic stage presence, NastyNasty can frequently be found simultaneously serving both the dancefloor and more sentimental endeavors while keeping the aesthetic that is his namesake. In 2011 NastyNasty is already slated for vinyl releases on U.K. based label Planet Mu, Berlins Robox Neo-Tech as well as consistently championing San Franciscos Frite Nite imprint with friend and label head Salva. Don't let his west coast locality fool you, NastyNasty has a sound that is distinctly his own.....the sonic equivalent to a heartbreak in space.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13150

Artists

NastyNasty

In 2009 NastyNasty was more or less an anomoly in the world of electronic music. Fusing Rap, Soul and Avant-Garde electronics with left of center club ideals yielded a unique sonic palette that almost instantly resonates with listeners. In 2010 NastyNasty saw top rated mp3's in Xlr8r... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Barcelona

Tags 21+

12:00am CDT

Oh No Oh My

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Oh No Oh My

Oh No Oh My formed in Austin, TX, in the fall of 2004 by recording a series of demo songs. Led by the success of these demos, including a song called “Walk in the Park”, the band quickly gained a small following in just a short matter of months in the summer of 2006, and came... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

Tags 21+

12:00am CDT

Owen Weaver

Owen Weaver performs adventurous, versatile, and portable solo percussion music which utilizes recycled objects and electronic sounds ranging from the visceral to the sublime, clangorous to hypnotic–to form a unique sound world. As a solo artist he has appeared twice in the New York-based Wordless Music Series as well as the Percussion Festival at Round Top, Bang on a Can Summer Institute at MassMoCA, and Minneapolis’ Marimba Underground Series. Dedicated to diversity of audience and venue, he has shared concert bills with artists ranging from The Percussion Group Cincinnati and MP Duo to international sensation DJ/rupture and indie rockers WHY?. In 2008 Weaver collaborated with Conspirare: A Company of Voices for a television special aired nationally on PBS, the recording of which was released on the Harmonia Mundi label and nominated for a Grammy award in 2009.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11337

Artists

Owen Weaver

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Velveeta Room

Tags All Ages

12:00am CDT

Penguin Prison

In addition to his expertly crafted songwriting and production, Penguin Prison has quickly become one of the most promising new live music acts around. Screaming guitar solos, James Brown-esque vocal riffs and some rather unusual dance moves are all staples of the live show, proving his talents are not just the product of studio wizardry. Dance parties break out inevitably at every performance as the band take the songs to new heights while also faithfully recreating the sounds of the recordings flawlessly.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13476

Artists

Penguin Prison

“I definitely wanted to make a pop album where every song was good, catchy and people can dance to it,” says Chris Glover aka Penguin Prison, who’s goal is to have people dancing all over the world, much like his funk-forefathers Jackson and Prince did when he was growing up... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Friends

Tags 21+

12:00am CDT

Pill

Career- In early 2009 Pill's first mixtape 4180: The Prescription and his first single "Trap Goin' Ham" was released. While his lead single rapidly spread outside of his hometown of Atlanta, his mixtape drew in millions of fans. It garnered such a national frenzy in the underground hip-hop circuit that music industry executives were soon knocking on his door. Receiving offers from every major record label including industry heavyweights such as Universal Motown, Def Jam, Atlantic, and Interscope, he chose to sign on the dotted line at Warner Music Group through their Asylum imprint. With his deal finalized by the end of the year, his career continued to take off running. He went into 2010 fresh with his second mixtape 4075: The Refill and landed on the cover of XXL Magazine's April Issue featuring the top 10 hottest new MC's of 2010. Being consistent in releasing quality hip-hop music he has continued to cultivate his fanbase and receive high acclaim from the press. He has earned a multitude of esteemed reviews from veteran critics and has gained features in various publications including The New York Times, Vibe Magazine, The Fader, Spin Mag, The Source, Complex, The Atlanta Examiner, Ozone Magazine, and more. In June of 2010 he released his third mixtape, 1140: The Overdose, a Gangsta Grillz Edition hosted by DJ DRAMA. The enormous response from music fans and critics alike has confirmed that this young rising star has staying power in a business that can sometimes be very much undecided. With a number of downloads that has surpassed the million mark and continues to rise daily Pill continues to prove that he is a definite force to be reckoned with. His fans will only continue to show support watching every move that this young star makes with a bright future on the horizon. His most recent credits/appearances include: performing live Late Night on the Jimmy Kimmel show, a role in a major motion picture "96 Minutes" (directed by Aimee Lagos, distr. by Warner Bros., due out later this year), and a documentary project highlighting the issue of public housing in his hometown of Atlanta, GA (directed by the UN for discussion in Switzerland).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14644

Artists

Pill

Career- In early 2009 Pill's first mixtape 4180: The Prescription and his first single "Trap Goin' Ham" was released. While his lead single rapidly spread outside of his hometown of Atlanta, his mixtape drew in millions of fans. It garnered such a national frenzy in the underground... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Fuze

Tags 18+

12:00am CDT

Pinata Protest

Artists

Pinata Protest

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Karma Lounge

Tags 21+

12:00am CDT

PS I Love You

Kingston, Ontario’s quick-rising duo, PS I Love You, unleashed their brilliant debut album on October 5th, 2010 on Paper Bag Records. The ten-track album titled, Meet Me At The Muster Station, is a relentless listen that grips and pulls the listener through just under thirty-minutes of squalling Marshall feedback, searing solos, soaring melodies and rock-steady beats and will surely be considered one of this year’s finest debuts. PS I Love You have been extremely busy over the past couple of years having already released two acclaimed 7″ singles. The first was a split 7″ with friend Diamond Rings in August of 2009. Earlier this year, the band released a 7″ for ‘Starfield’ before wowing audiences at their Canadian Music Week and NXNE showcases. Recently, the band has shared the stage with the hottest indie acts including label-mates Born Ruffians as well as Japandroids and Wavves. PS I Love You was originally the solo project for multi-instrumentalist Paul Saulnier who has performed in everything from a country-rock band to an improvised noise duo. PS I Love You was intended to be his experimental, pop music outlet using guitar looping pedals, keyboards with some gadgets and gimmicks. The addition of Benjamin Nelson on drums suddenly transformed PS I Love You’s little songs into mini, soaring rock anthems.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14122

Artists

PS I Love You

Kingston, Ontario’s quick-rising duo, PS I Love You, unleashed their brilliant debut album on October 5th, 2010 on Paper Bag Records. The ten-track album titled, Meet Me At The Muster Station, is a relentless listen that grips and pulls the listener through just under thirty-minutes... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Club de Ville

Tags 21+

12:00am CDT

Revolver

BIO Â« You just gotta love a classically trained rock band. Ambroise Willaume (vocals, guitar, piano) and Jeremie Arcache (cello, vocals) met as kids at France's prestigious Maitrise Notre Dame de Paris music school, which has been in operation since the 12th century. The pair later teamed up with Christophe Musset (vocals, guitar) to form the basis for their current band, Revolver. While their name is taken from the influential Beatles album, it's a fitting description for the group's evolving sound. Pairing classical chamber music with influences such as Elliot Smith and The Velvet Underground might seem like a particularly daunting task, until you hear the masterful way they pull these influences together. Revolver's French EP, Pop De Chambre, is a delightful collection of folk songs, and it's a prelude to their fantastic debut album, Music for a While. (Via KEXP) IN THE PRESS Revolver played a set full of its signature exquisite folk pop. Each melody and vocal harmony was toe-tapping and softly moving... Revolver's NYC live debut was one that is unforgettable for those who experienced it CMJ 2010 official review (via cmj.com) "Hear the full set of the timeless and versatile guitar group [¦] Revolver brought the house down with its upbeat, seemingly rockabilly-inspired jams. It was amazing to have a band play in a lobby, thousands of miles from home, making its U.S. debut on the air ' live ' and pull it off flawlessly" NPR Music - Favorite session (via KEXP Live from the Ace Hotel Lobby NYC) www.revolvermusic.tv www.twitter.com/revolverfrench
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11492

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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12:00am CDT

Ron Sexsmith

Artists

Ron Sexsmith

Fresh off a headlining show at London's Royal Albert Hall, Ron Sexsmith returns to SXSW in support of his latest release, Forever Endeavour. Following the Bob Rock produced Long Player Late Bloomer - and the documentary Love Shines, which won a SXSW Film Festival Audience Award... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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12:00am CDT

Russian Red

Russian Red New Album "Home tonight" Spring 2011 After a successful tour in 2008-2009 followed by a year off the stage, Russian Red is back with her eagerly anticipated second album. Russian Red has quickly become one of Spain's biggest artists. Starting in small clubs of her native Madrid, she quickly moved to theaters and clubs all around the world. Singer Lourdes Hernández owns an exceptional voice and a natural ability to transmit and connect with her audience. Her first album " I love your glasses", sold more than 40.000 copies to become a gold record. Her music and live shows have reached places like Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Belgium among others. From April 2008 to December 2009 Russian Red played over 200 concerts, including at some of the most important festivals in Spain and Europe (FIB, Primavera Sound, Jazzaldia, Eurosonic). She has been recognized with such awards as Pop Eye's Best Debut Album (2008) and Best Female Artist (2009), as well as received three nominations for the Spanish National Music Awards. Her music has also permeated the worlds of film, television and advertising, featuring prominently in campaigns for such companies as Häagen Dazs. Recently, her song "Loving Strangers" from Julio Medem's film _Room in Rome_ received a Goya nomination for Best Song. Russian Red can also be found singing a duet of "Love Me Tender" with Elvis Presley as part of the special Spanish edition of the album "Viva Elvis". Currently, Russian Red is holed up in Glasgow recording her second album with producer Tony Doogan (Belle & Sebastian, David Byrne, Mogwai), to be released Spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13078

Artists

Russian Red

During the last few years Russian Red has become one of the most renowned artists in the Spanish music scene. Russian Red's singer, Lourdes Hernández, has an exceptional voice and an innate ability to communicate and captivate a variety of audiences. She broke through the music scene... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Red Eyed Fly

Tags 18+

12:00am CDT

Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside

Sallie Ford hails from Asheville, North Carolina, just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoying a musical upbringing surrounded by performers, she grew up playing the guitar and the violin in addition to singing. On a whim, Ford pulled up her Carolina roots and moved across the country to Portland, Oregon, where she has been writing songs since 2006. She met drummer Ford Tennis and bassist Tyler Tornfelt in 2008, and then a year later met lead guitarist Jeff Munger while he was performing on the streets. Though inspired by the vocal stylings of old jazz, blues and soul singers like Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith and Etta James, Sallie and her three-piece band, 'The Sound Outside,' also seek a contemporary sound to throw into the mix. Continuing to enjoy the musical community in Portland, Oregon, Sallie Ford and The Sound Outside self-released their first EP 'Not An Animal' in May 2009. Portland, Oregon’s “Willamette Weekly” voted them the best new band in 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12101

Artists

Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside

Sallie Ford hails from Asheville, North Carolina, just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoying a musical upbringing surrounded by performers, she grew up playing the guitar and the violin in addition to singing. On a whim, Ford pulled up her Carolina roots and moved across the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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12:00am CDT

Shad

Juno Award and Polaris Prize losing hip hop artist, Shad (aka Shadrach Kabango) is doing okay as a Canadian rapper. He makes albums. They've been fine. He plays shows. They're okay too.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12880

Artists

Shad

Juno Award and Polaris Prize losing hip hop artist, Shad (aka Shadrach Kabango) is doing okay as a Canadian rapper. He makes albums. They've been fine. He plays shows. They're okay too.

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Paradise

Tags 21+

12:00am CDT

Skrillex

'I've been deep into electronic music my entire life. The first records I ever owned were 'Fat of Land' by the Prodigy and 'Come To Daddy' by Aphex Twin,' raves Sonny Moore, better known as emerging electronic visionary SKRILLEX. 'Marilyn Manson and Nine Inch Nails were also early influences. I've been dabbling in making electronic tracks on programs like Fruity Loops since I was 14 years old.' SKRILLEX is part of a new generation of artists that refuse to be restricted by preconceived notions or outside expectations. 'Genre has never been important to me,' he insists. 'I've never thought about music that way.' Describing his current sound as 'a mix of dubstep, electro and glitch all thrown together,' new SKRILLEX release 'SCARY MONSTERS AND NICE SPRITES' reflects all of the above and beyond. The uplifting post-trance synth melodies of 'ALL I ASK OF YOU' (featuring the soaring vocals of Penny) stands in stark contrast to the face-melting electro bass blasts of the massive electro-dubstep hybrid 'ROCK N' ROLL (WILL TAKE YOU TO THE MOUNTAIN).' 'I've listened to so much music for so long, it's more about instinct than influence,' Moore explains about his sonic inspirations. 'Coming up, I was into a lot of artists on the Warp record label like Autechre, Squarepusher, and Aphex Twin, so SKRILLEX tracks are inclined to have more changes than most dance tracks normally have. I can draw influences from almost anything. I just like to mess around and create cool new sounds and noises. I just go where the music takes me.' After just one hugely successful independent release, 'SCARY MONSTERS AND NICE SPRITES' is the first SKRILLEX release on Big Beat Records, in conjunction with fellow electronic revolutionary Deadmau5's freshly minted Mau5trap record label. 'For years, the artists needed the record labels. I don't feel that way at all,' Moore stresses. 'SKRILLEX has been 100% independent until now. I think it's so important to be self-sufficient as artist. Working with Atlantic / Big Beat, and cooperating with Mau5trap, allows us all to work as a team and expand on what's already been built.' Following its release on Beatport, the 9-song EP dominated the charts on the site, with the title track claiming the site's #1 slot (the first time a dubstep track has ever done so), 8 songs breaking into the top 10, and multiple tracks claiming the #1 slots on several of the site's subgenre charts, including Dubstep, Electro House, Progressive House. Aside from the immediate success of 'SCARY MONSTERS AND NICE SPRITES,' SKRILLEX has also made a name for himself as a highly sought-after remixer. He's already produced officially commissioned remixes for such A-list artists as the Black Eyed Peas ('Rock That Body'), Lady Gaga ('Bad Romance' and 'Alejandro'), and La Roux ('In For The Kill'). SKRILLEX stands not only at the vanguard of electronic dance music, but the perpetually evolving new music industry as a whole. 'For me, it's important to believe in and love the music you're making. I gave away my first EP on my manager's website, just so people could hear the music,' he enthuses. 'It was downloaded by the thousands in just a couple of months, and it hasn't let up since. That's all the inspiration I need to keep making music. 'SKRILLEX can be anything I want it to be,' he continues hopefully. 'There are so many different avenues for music now. Video games, movie scores - the possibilities are endless, and I'm excited to be a part of it.' November 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12070

Artists

Skrillex

http://www.skrillex.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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12:00am CDT

Sky Blu

Artists

Sky Blu

http://www.bigbad.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Phoenix

Tags 21+

12:00am CDT

Special Guest

Artists

Special Guest

http://specialguest.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Barbarella

Tags 21+

12:00am CDT

Sugar & Gold

The days of defining people and bands by genre are over. Ask anyone what music they listen to, and they’re sure to tell you: “Everything!” No wonder the critics are having a hell of a time trying to define Sugar & Gold. The only agreed upon fact is that the sing-along choruses are instantly infectious and that the elegant booty beats are obviously designed for getting out of your head and into your body. But a scratch beneath the surface reveals that the Sugar & Gold experience stretches farther than mere dance-all-night hedonism, touching on melancholy smooth R&B as well as slipping a finger or two into the post punk-tinged pie of dub and European experimental club music. Songwriters and producers PAM (Philipp Alberto Minnig) and PAINLESS (Nicolas Dobbratz) get bored easily and like to keep things eclectic and fresh in their respective studios. Androgynous and genreless, the freaky five-some from San Francisco undulate somewhere between the sexy & mischievous minimalism of Gravy Train!!! and the exuberantly intricate pop production aesthetic of Of Montreal. Having spent time on the road with both bands (and acted as producers for GT), S&G have found family and fandom in the Indie-dance underground, which is quickly becoming a beacon for popular culture. Like-minded groups such as Glass Candy, Hotchip, !!!, Rubies (for whom PAINLESS serves as guitarist), and MGMT, who some years ago might have been considered too eclectic, are now being firmly embraced by the mainstream and subcultures alike. Thus it is no wonder that S&G have been building a steady buzz both in Europe and the US. After years of filling ever larger venues in their hometown of San Francisco (the band was rated “Best Local Dance Band” in 2007 by SF Magazine, and “Best Party Band 2008″ by SF Weekly), a string of tours as well as multiple song placements on an array of MTV shows have put Sugar & Gold in front of a national audience. And the crowd has liked what they’ve seen, with influential weblogs You Ain’t No Picasso and My Old Kentucky Blog championing the band. 2009’s SXSW showcase was sold out so early that not even badge swinging A&R scouts made it past the long line at the door. The fans always come first!!! Look for the band's debut album "Creme" (2007), and their sophomore album "Get Wet!" (2010) both on Oakland's Antenna Farm Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12530

Artists

Sugar & Gold

The days of defining people and bands by genre are over. Ask anyone what music they listen to, and they’re sure to tell you: “Everything!” No wonder the critics are having a hell of a time trying to define Sugar & Gold. The only agreed upon fact is that the sing-along choruses... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Ghost Room

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12:00am CDT

The Black Angels

Since Aristotle, man has organized his knowledge vertically in separate and unrelated groups---Science, Religion, Sex, Relaxation, Work, etc. The main emphasis in his language, his system of storing knowledge, has been on the identification of objects rather than on the relationships between objects. He is now forced to use his tools or reasoning separately and for one situation at a time. Had man been able to see past this hypnotic way of thinking, to distrust it (as did Einstein), and to resystematize his knowledge so that it would all be related horizontally, he would now enjoy the perfect sanity which comes from being able to deal with his life in its entirety. It is possible for Man to alter his mental state and thus alter his point of view (that is, his own basic relation with the outside world which determines how he stores his information). He then can restructure his thinking and change his language so that his thoughts bear more relation to his life and his problems, therefore approaching them more sanely. It is this quest for pure sanity that forms the basis of The Black Angels. -Tommy Hall
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14044

Artists

The Black Angels

http://www.theblackangels.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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12:00am CDT

The Mother Truckers

The Mother Truckers are a kick-ass rock 'n' roll band from Austin, Texas! Their music is high-octane Americana, blending elements of Country and Blues with loud guitars, big choruses and powerhouse vocals. Their creative songwriting and high energy live performances lift you up to a place that’s somewhere between a honky-tonk and a mosh-pit! The core of the group is the singing songwriting team of Josh Zee and Teal Collins. Josh Zee (vocals/lead guitar) has recorded 2 major label records on the SONY/Work label as the singer/guitarist and songwriter for the Rock group "Protein". They toured extensively throughout the U.S. on "The Warped Tour" and also toured Europe and Japan as part of MTV Asia Summer Fest. Teal Collins (vocals/ukulele/guitar) Teal's early introduction to music was through her dad, famous Jazz disc jockey Al, "Jazzbeaux" Collins. Teal has recorded sessions for Grammy award winning producers Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston) and Stephen Bray (Madonna). Teal has also received Gold and Platinum albums for her work on Shanice (Motown records) and Third Eye Blind's album Blue. Josh and Teal formed the Mother Truckers in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2002 after meeting at a local open mic night. The Band recorded several self-released albums including fan favorite "Something Worth Dying for". In 2005, Josh and Teal moved their music to Texas, and set up shop in Austin, “The Live Music Capitol of the World”. There, they met local music scene veterans, Danny G (Bass) and Pete The Beat (Drums) who form The Mother Truckers powerhouse rhythm section. The band got a residency at the legendary Continental Club and quickly started drawing a large number of fans to their shows. In 2007 they recorded their album "Broke, Not Broken" (Funzalo Records) at Ray Benson’s Bismeaux Studios in South Austin. The album was met with critical acclaim and received airplay nationwide. The Austin American Statesman's Michael Corcoran placed the album on his top 10 list of the year as did the Village Voice's Chuck Eddy. At SXSW The Austin Music Awards named The Mother Truckers "Best Roots Rock Band Of The Year". In 2008, The Mother Truckers released “Let’s All Go To Bed” (Funzalo Records) which was responded to immediately by the fans, the press, and multiple XM/Sirius satellite stations, Including “Little Steven’s Underground Garage” where the Truckers’ single “Streets of Atlanta” was picked as one of the “Coolest Songs in The World” . They also had many TV and film placements including HBO’s “True Blood” Series, feature film “Touching Home” with Ed Harris, and feature film “Wake” with Jane Seymour. Now, in 2010, the band has a brand-new album “Van Tour”. An instant classic of in-your-face, touring band, rock and roll imagination! LITTLE STEVEN’S UNDERGROUND GARAGE *the Mother Truckers song "SUMMER OF LOVE" has been chosen as one of the "Coolest Songs in the World" on the "Little Steven's Underground Garage " SIRIUS Satellite radio show. 2008’s “STREETS OF ATLANTA” was also chosen for this same distinction. Once again, Michael Corcoran from The Austin American Statesman has responded with high praise~ “... The Mother Truckers have penned an instant pop classic with ‘Keep It Simple’ from their new ‘Van Tour’ CD. The Tune, featuring Teal Collins’ sensational soaring vocals, has a nostalgic top 40 radio feel. Zee and Collins are probably the most talented guitarist/vocals tandem in Austin”.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12217

Artists

The Mother Truckers

The Mother Truckers are a kick-ass rock 'n' roll band from Austin, Texas! Their music is high-octane Americana, blending elements of Country and Blues with loud guitars, big choruses and powerhouse vocals. Their creative songwriting and high energy live performances lift you up to... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Continental Club

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12:00am CDT

The Republic Tigers

Chop Shop Records’ experimental indie pop band The Republic Tigers will release a much-awaited 4-song EP, “NO LAND’S MAN,” on April 16, their first release since their 2008 debut album, “KEEP COLOR.” Self-produced and recorded in the band’s hometown of Kansas City, MO, “NO LAND’S MAN” includes three new songs, plus “The Nerve (Nervous Dancing),” an uptempo reworking of the song “The Nerve” from “KEEP COLOR.” “NO LAND’S MAN” will be available exclusively at independent record stores in celebration of Record Store Day on April 16. The digital configuration of the EP will be available the following Tuesday, April 19 at all online retailers. In addition to the EP, the band will release a colored vinyl 7” piece featuring “Merrymake It With Me,” the first track on the EP, and “Whale Fight,” an exclusive b-side. Prior to the release of “NO LAND’S MAN,” The Republic Tigers will hit the annual South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, TX. 2008’s “KEEP COLOR” drew widespread critical praise for the quintet. Blackbook described the album as “a tapestry of instruments and perfected harmonies,” and Filter asserted that the album “begs repeat listens.” Following the release of “KEEP COLOR,” The Republic Tigers performed their breakout song, “Buildings & Mountains,” on “Late Night With David Letterman,” and toured for months on end, opening for Travis both in the UK and Stateside, in addition to several U. S. headline runs of their own. In other news, the band has begun work in Kansas City on their second full-length album, expected to arrive later in 2011. THE REPUBLIC TIGERS --“NO LAND’S MAN” EP Available April16 through Chop Shop Records 1. Merrymake It With Me 2. The Infidel 3. Lonely As I Was 4. The Nerve (Nervous Dancing)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13702

Artists

The Republic Tigers

Chop Shop Records’ experimental indie pop band The Republic Tigers will release a much-awaited 4-song EP, “NO LAND’S MAN,” on April 16, their first release since their 2008 debut album, “KEEP COLOR.” Self-produced and recorded in the band’s hometown of Kansas City, MO... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

Tags 21+

12:00am CDT

The Submarines

Artists

The Submarines

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Antone's

Tags All Ages

12:00am CDT

Threefifty Duo

Threefifty Duo has been described as a "classical guitar duo with a rock edge," as musicians Brett Parnell and Geremy Schulick seamlessly weave their contemporary rock sensibilities into the rich fabric of classical guitar. After years of writing and performing together and with a second album under Threefifty’s belt, the duo’s stylistic tendencies have further expanded, with genre blurred by an intensely personal sound that is rhythmic, infectious, engaging, and at once both new and accessible. Formed in the halls of The Yale School of Music, taught by renowned classical guitarist Benjamin Verdery, and molded by the multi-faceted music scene of their hometown New York City, Threefifty Duo has gone on to play in a diverse array of respected venues and festivals, such as The 92nd Street Y, Southpaw, Pianos, The New York Guitar Festival, The Monkey, Bennington College, Sarajevo's Dom Armije, Genghis Cohen, Connecticut Guitar Society, and California State University at Long Beach, where choreography was set to their music. Recent projects have also included a collaboration with video artist Jennifer Stock. In the fall of 2010 Threefifty Duo set off for a three-week tour of the UK, where they played as part of CMEAS' Fall UK Tour and the Lancaster Music Festival. Their self-titled debut album marked the duo as innovators in classical guitar programming, moving effortlessly between the compositions of their classical heroes, contemporary counterparts, and their own creations. While the album captured the verve and enthusiasm of a well-practiced and polished duo, it is Threefifty's sophomore effort, “Circles,” that presents the listener with a volume of all original compositions and a full emergence of the duo’s distinctive voice, highlighted by Dominic Frasca’s sumptuous production. Threefifty Duo has been featured on WNYC’s “New Sounds” with John Schaefer and Premier Guitar magazine's website, and has received critical acclaim from Time Out NY, Guitar Edge magazine, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Classical Guitar News, Minor 7th, Lancashire Life, and the UK’s Classical Guitar Magazine, who wrote of it: “Brilliant! ... each track is an attention-grabbing item and throughout there are no low-points. The style is difficult to describe: performing on classical guitars and steel-stringed guitar, Circles is an amalgamation of classical/rock/folk; sometimes romantic, sometimes thrillingly energetic, but at all times spell-binding. Loved every second of it and will play it time and again.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12504

Artists

Threefifty Duo

Threefifty Duo has been described as a "classical guitar duo with a rock edge," as musicians Brett Parnell and Geremy Schulick seamlessly weave their contemporary rock sensibilities into the rich fabric of classical guitar. After years of writing and performing together and with a... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

Tags All Ages

12:00am CDT

Tizzy Bac

Tizzy Bac is one of Taiwan's first truly indie bands to vie with the Mando-pop stars produced by the music factory of Taiwan's major record labels, and its music is already starting to spread much farther afield than the Chinese speaking world. The trio, led by the mesmerizing voice and talented fingers of female vocalist and keyboarist Chen Hui-ting, has sold out a premium 3,000 seat Taipei arena for solo performances, a feat not even every music factory idols can manage, and the band has also played top international music festivals, including Fuji Rock (Japan, 2005), Liverpool Sound City Music Festival (UK, 2009) and SXSW (US, 2010), to which it will return in 2011. Tizzy Bac was founded in 1999 while all three members were still in college, and it was a conscious decision to form a rock band around the piano. In place of electric guitars, Hsu Che-yu applied various grades of distortion to his bass, and Lin Yuan completed the outfit with an economic precision on the drums. The sound was truly eclectic, mixing alternative rock, Chen's effortless, siren-like voice, jazz flourishes, and even the occasional trip-hop beat. Even before their first album, they won top prize at Taiwan's Indie Music Awards in 2002, and the first full-length album followed a year later, Anything Can Tempt Me (2003). Comparisons were quickly made to the Ben Folds Five, but Tizzy Bac has less ragtime and boogie woogie (and also less improv), while managing to sound much more modern. Tizzy Bac's later albums moved to a slightly stronger but still highly idiosyncratic rock sound, and a 2007 EP, La Rose de Victor, experimented with a collection of French-style chanson compositions. Chen's lyrics, mostly Chinese with smatterings of English, are the stuff of clever pop, tending towards postmodern ballads of relationships gone wrong and life's trials. (And here we mean "ballads" in the good sense ~ Billy Joel or Elton John, not Celine Dion.) Tizzy Bac's Taiwanese label continues to insist the band has a cult following, but as the fans continue to grow, cult status may not last long. Discography: Albums: Anything Can Tempt Me (2003) It's All My Fault (2006) Let's Talk ~ unplugged live recordings (2007) I'm Not Afraid of Demons if I've Seen Hell (2009) EPs: Charlie Brown and Lucy (2004) Summer Strokes (2005) La Rose de Victor (2007) Don't Change (2010)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10987

Artists

Tizzy Bac

Tizzy Bac is one of Taiwan's first truly indie bands to vie with the Mando-pop stars produced by the music factory of Taiwan's major record labels, and its music is already starting to spread much farther afield than the Chinese speaking world. The trio, led by the mesmerizing voice... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Lamberts

Tags 18+

12:00am CDT

Toubab Krewe

Some music cannot be found on a map or within iTunes categories. Some music is so original it seems snatched from the great, invisible substrata that runs below all human activity, a sound aching to be born without a flag or fixed allegiance – free, questing, overflowing with immediate, tangible life. This is the music of Toubab Krewe, the vibrant Asheville, NC-based instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. While nearly impossible to put into any box, it takes only a few moments to realize in a very palpable way that one is face-to-face with a true original who recognizes no borders in a march towards a muscular, original, globally switched-on sound. Formed in 2005, Toubab Krewe has tenaciously honed their craft through relentless touring and a fierce dedication to carving out something they can truly call their own. The fruits of this hard work can be heard on their scintillating new long-player, TK2, being released September 7, 2010 on Nat Geo Music. What Justin Perkins (Kora, Kamelngoni, guitar, percussion), Teal Brown (drums, congas), Drew Heller (guitar, piano, fiddle), David Pransky (bass, guitar), and Luke Quaranta (Djembe, percussion) have wrought on TK2 reflects the many miles and musical journeys that have transpired since their studio debut. "It's five years later since our last studio album, and we've been doing almost nothing but playing together," says Drew Heller. "We've had a lot of time to further our musical relationships. I feel like this album was recorded at a really perfect time. The last track on the new album is an improvisation that was the very first sounds captured, and other things came out of that initial rush." This process of recording in the spirit and sifting for gold afterwards mirrors the Beastie Boys approach during the creative peak that produced Check Your Head and The In Sound From Way Out! Toubab Krewe exhibits a similar take-no-prisoners singularity in their work. This is a band that actively draws inspiration from whatever source floats into their purview, something they've exhibited in their half decade of heavy gigging, including regular appearances at major U.S. festivals like Bonnaroo, High Sierra, Rothbury and Wakarusa, and abroad at such legendary gatherings as Festival In The Desert in Mali. Their globe-hopping propensity has made them an emerging headliner at their hometown's famous Orange Peel and a familiar face as similar venues throughout the country. Whether on their own or collaborating with luminaries like the Last Poets' Umar Bin Hassan or Uncle Earl's Rayna Gellert, Toubab Krewe has already earned the attention and respect of a broad musical community. Toubab carries echoes of African greats like Ali Farka Toure, Orchestra Baobab and Salif Keita, no doubt picked up during the group's many visits to the Mother Continent to study and live in Guinea, Ivory Coast and Mali. What differentiates Toubab Krewe from other Statesiders inspired by African music is how they innovate on what they've learned, not simply recreating tradition but carving out a new trail that honors the African originators they admire by making something alive and contemporary that moves the line forward, something that's easy to pick up on with TK2. "We had a month and a half in the studio, and we were able to relax and play, almost a smudging process getting the energy in the right place," says Heller. "The time we had to record this album was conducive to not worrying about anything and just having fun, playing and getting into the creative process." From the ragtime piano tinged opener "Mariama" to the percussion fueled, slide guitar glide of "Gine Fare" to the subtle, inviting African echoes of "Konkoba" to the hypnotic, psychedelic slow burn of "Holy Grail," TK2 reveals Toubab Krewe to be rare innovators in a modern age often too ready to settle for more of what's been. Toubab Krewe is happily an exception to this rule, and those willing to take the journey with them are in for one hell of a cool, exciting ride.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12669

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Toubab Krewe

Some music cannot be found on a map or within iTunes categories. Some music is so original it seems snatched from the great, invisible substrata that runs below all human activity, a sound aching to be born without a flag or fixed allegiance – free, questing, overflowing with immediate... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Copa

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12:00am CDT

Umberto

Giallo-style witch-disco synth soundtrack magic by Kansas City resident Matt Hill, who moonlights on bass/electronics in Expo 70. He's released 2 full-lengths: "From The Grave" on Permanent Records and "Prophecy Of The Black Widow" on Not Not Fun. He's touring to support a new 7" entitled "Freeze!"
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13008

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Umberto

Giallo-style witch-disco synth soundtrack magic by Kansas City resident Matt Hill, who moonlights on bass/electronics in Expo 70. He's released 2 full-lengths: "From The Grave" on Permanent Records and "Prophecy Of The Black Widow" on Not Not Fun. He's touring to support a new 7... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Hideout

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12:00am CDT

Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Hardly anyone knows that Unknown Mortal Orchestra is some guy called Ruban Nielson. At first the 'band' was just a song called Ffunny Ffrends, which somehow found it's way onto literally hundreds of music blogs in a few days after it was posted to a brand new bandcamp account. Over the months that followed, the Unknown Mortal Orchestra gradually invited willing listeners into a world where junk shop record collections came to life and recombined in freakish new combinations. Eventually, in keeping with UMO's enigmatic moniker, a self-titled 7" EP was released from behind a veil of secrecy by UK imprint The Sounds of Sweet Nothing in 2010, sounding like Captain Beefheart, Sly Stone and RZA jamming on a creep never released kid's show. For months Ruban was unable to bring himself to tell even those closest to him that he was making this music, and went about life as certain friends, family members and colleagues would start asking him if he'd ever heard about the Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13681

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra

As Unknown Mortal Orchestra, New Zealand by-way-of Portland songwriter and guitarist Ruban Nielson marries psychedelia with sharp soul touchstones. Timeless pop hooks are produced with a soft buzzsaw edge so that the effect is akin to Stevie Wonder producing Plastic Ono Band into... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Malverde

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12:00am CDT

We Are Hex

The music of We Are Hex recalls classic Joy Division, the Cure, Killing Joke and PJ Harvey, but combines those sounds with the modern ferocity of the Liars or Grinderman, without losing the urgency of classic punk. We Are Hex came together in 2008 and moved into a foul Indianapolis neighborhood where they locked themselves away in their studio space, dubbed the Hex Haus. In the spring of 2009, the band released their self-recorded debut full-length, Gloom Bloom, to positive reviews. After a summer of touring, they returned to the Hex Haus to create a new, very different record.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14676

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We Are Hex

The music of We Are Hex recalls classic Joy Division, the Cure, Killing Joke and PJ Harvey, but combines those sounds with the modern ferocity of the Liars or Grinderman, without losing the urgency of classic punk. We Are Hex came together in 2008 and moved into a foul Indianapolis... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Habana Bar

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12:00am CDT

Wolf & Cub

It’s been over three years since Australian quartet Wolf & Cub broke cover with their debut album Vessels. The album was released around the world and the band found itself touring Japan, Europe, the UK, and the States, as well as appearing TV On The Radio, The Killers, Queens of the Stone Age, Wolfmother, and Primal Scream. Once their uproarious lives settled down a bit, the guys of Wolf & Cub headed back Down Under to get started on some new material. But given the restlessness at the core of Wolf & Cub’s creativity, there was never any chance things would be done the same way a second time. New influences, new gear, and new ideas necessitate a new approach. A major part of this new approach was the band’s decision to work with fellow Australian producer Chris Colonna (aka Bumblebeez), someone guaranteed to challenge the band in intense new ways. Colonna’s hip-hop cut-and-paste production style seemed an odd fit at first, and was originally shrugged off as too left of field even by the band’s standards. However they were intrigued enough to make the trek out to Colonna’s studio in his hometown of Braidwood just outside of Australia’s capital city Canberra, to work on a track they had previously demo-ed. And that’s where Science & Sorcery began. What had originally concerned the band now inspired them; there was energy in Colonna’s take on their music that they could feed off the excitement in operating outside their comfort zone. Existing demos were built on, disassembled, reconstructed, sidelined, rediscovered, and reassembled. New material was built from the ground up. During the early stages nothing was considered stable, everything had the possibility to change, evolve, disappear and be reborn. Through this process the body of work that constitutes Science & Sorcery eventually took form. Science & Sorcery is a continuation in the ever-evolving sound of Wolf & Cub. Main songwriter Joel Byrne captures the whole experience when he says; “This album was made amidst a sea of conflict; conflict within the band, between the band and Chris, within myself, so in order to actually complete it we were all forced to address and deal with certain issues that were becoming road blocks. This album is really about trying to move forward in life and overcoming those tactics you unconsciously put in place to sabotage it. It’s about fear of change. Overall, it’s not an attempt by us to change “our sound” or do something completely different from previous releases, it’s more a case of us trying to alter or experiment with the process that creates the outcome. I’ll leave it up to others to decide if the sound has gone anywhere else, because I don’t know where it was before. It’s still Wolf & Cub, just another piece of the puzzle.” Wolf & Cub is: Joel Byrne – Guitars/Vocals Wade Keighran – Bass Marvin Hammond – Drums/Percussion/Keys Joel Carey – Drums Science And Sorcery Out Now on Last Gang Records
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15029

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Wolf & Cub

It’s been over three years since Australian quartet Wolf & Cub broke cover with their debut album Vessels. The album was released around the world and the band found itself touring Japan, Europe, the UK, and the States, as well as appearing TV On The Radio, The Killers, Queens of... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Swan Dive

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12:00am CDT

Zion I & The Grouch

At a time when fans have come to expect only one good track on any given album, Bay Area act Zion I and Living Legend's front-man The Grouch have created something different: a record comprised of 15 varied, soul-drenched, equally impressive tracks. The latest effort from these two formidable hip-hop acts, Heroes in the City of Dope, will have heads hyphy, uplifted, and pondering social ills—all within one album. "Our past collaborations—Silly Puddy and Flow—were always fan favorites," explains emcee Zion of Zion I of why the two acts decided to collaborate, "and creativity, it just flows when we get together in the studio." "And, though I live in LA, we all share a strong connection with Oakland," adds The Grouch of the title that he says is also a spin on the Too $hort track on the 1989 Life Is...LP "A lot of beauty and hope has come out of the struggle here."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13525

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Zion I & The Grouch

At a time when fans have come to expect only one good track on any given album, Bay Area act Zion I and Living Legend's front-man The Grouch have created something different: a record comprised of 15 varied, soul-drenched, equally impressive tracks. The latest effort from these two... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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12:05am CDT

Slaughterhouse

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SLAUGHTERHOUSE

http://SLAUGHTERHOUSEWEB.COM

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:05am - 1:05am CDT
Venue 222

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12:05am CDT

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

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The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

http://www.thepainsofbeingpureatheart.com/

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:05am - 1:05am CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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12:05am CDT

True Womanhood

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True Womanhood

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:05am - 1:05am CDT
Barbarella Patio

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12:10am CDT

Acrylics

Acrylics is the musical partnership of Molly Shea and Jason Klauber. Native to Philadelphia and downtown Manhattan, respectively, the pair began making music together while attending Ohio's Oberlin College, where they spent snowy nights in their basement droning Fender Jazzmasters in odd tunings and listening to vinyl records from New Zealand. After graduating Molly and Jason both moved to Brooklyn and founded Standing Nudes, a fiery quartet with a cult following who became one of the first singings to True Panther Sounds. When the band's drummer and bass player left to become MGMT's touring rhythm section, Molly and Jason decided to try something new. They named their new project Acrylics to evoke a planet of synthetic color. Combining the confessional and the fantastical, Acrylics set out to make cinematic songs that tell the truth too. Acrylics started experimenting with various recording techniques and bizarre results began to emerge. Songs with folk roots grew disco branches, country skeletons wore new age skin. The band set up shop first at L'Hotel Bushwique (a Bushwick basement studio that Jason shared with Patrick Wimberly from Chairlift) and then at Vacation Island Recording in Williamsburg with producer Matt Boynton (Gang Gang Dance, MGMT). Additional tracking was done at Great City Productions in Chelsea with Britt Myers (Yeasayer, Chairlift). Throughout the sessions, friends from Brooklyn's musical community came in and out lending talent and love to Acrylics' labors. Their first EP, entitled "All of the Fire", was released on Terrible Records (Chris Taylor from Grizzly Bear's label) in late 2009, and the press immediately took notice. Pitchfork gave Acrylics "Rising" artist status and listed the band among the "best hopes" for 2010. Across the Atlantic, NME called Acrylics "Teen heartache given pop form." Buoyed by the praise from their EP, Acrylics returned to Brooklyn in late 2010 to finish working on the album. They called it "Lives and Treasure" because that's just about what it cost to finish the thing. Many stories surface and vanish over the course of the album's ten tracks. The songs are concise but extremely potent, and each listen reveals something previously undiscovered. Opening the record with the insomniac lullaby, "Counting Sheep", is already a bold choice. A simple melody restlessly builds upon a baroque set of chords. Harmonies enter and disappear like ghosts. A Beverly Hills Cop synth-bass drops underneath, and then the whole thing explodes into an all-out club banger for just one chorus. There are more austere moments as well, like the acoustic "It's Cool Here" where we find two people learning to accept each other and find peace with their surrounding environment. The title track is all icy disco and speaks of the irresponsibility and excesses that can accompany a life of privilege. It all coalesces into a sparkling, meditative album of uncommon beauty. Hot Sand Records and Friendly Fire Recordings (Asobi Seksu, The Concretes, The Phenomenal Handclap Band) have partnered to release "Lives and Treasure" March 1st, 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14984

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Acrylics

Acrylics is the musical partnership of Molly Shea and Jason Klauber. Native to Philadelphia and downtown Manhattan, respectively, the pair began making music together while attending Ohio's Oberlin College, where they spent snowy nights in their basement droning Fender Jazzmasters... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:10am - 1:10am CDT
Nuvola

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12:10am CDT

J Mascis

J Mascis is probably best known as the frontman of the highly influential indie rock trio Dinosaur Jr. With acclaimed LPs like 1987's You're Living All Over Me and 1988's Bug, the group emerged among the most highly regarded in alternative rock history, with Mascis' brilliant volume infused guitar heroics becoming a primary influence on the burgeoning 'grunge' movement - Mascis was also credited by many for single-handedly bringing back the guitar solo to underground and indie rock. By reintroducing volume and attack in his songs Mascis shed the strict limitations of early 1980's hardcore and practically reinvented punk rock in the process. Mascis' body of work continues to inspire a generation of guitar players and songwriters today. In 1991, Dinosaur Jr. disbanded and Mascis released More Light, his first recording under the moniker J Mascis + The Fog. With its revolving line-up of stellar musicians J Mascis + The Fog continues to churn out new material and tour frequently. Members and collaborators of the Fog have included Mike Watt (Minutemen / fIREHOSE), Ron Asheton (the Stooges), Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices), Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine) Dave Schools (Stockholm Syndrome / Widespread Panic) and Kyle Spence (Harvey Milk). Aside from his work with The Fog, Mascis finds himself behind the drums in the band Witch, and most recently playing guitar with garage rockers Sweet Apple. He is also known to perform solo acoustic proving that there are truly no limitations to his abilities. Fans of Mascis' huge guitar wails will not be disappointed by his intimate acoustic performances as he always brings in plenty of pedals to pepper these performances with the sonically enhanced solos he's best known for. In addition to his own work Mascis has been heavily involved behind the scenes appearing on, producing, and mixing records for a string of highly regarded acts like: fIREHOSE, Tad, Buffalo Tom, Beachwood Sparks, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, The Breeders and many others. J Mascis has also composed music for film and has occasionally appeared in films such as Alison Anders acclaimed Gas, Food and Lodging. When the original line up of Mascis, Lou Barlow on bass and drummer Murph re-formed in 2005 for select live dates it was apparent that the years apart had not eroded any of their vitality. Restoring the sound established by the opening hat-trick gambit of Dinosaur, You're Living All Over Me, and Bug, 2007's Beyond continued the band's march into rock greatness by making old ears smile and new ears bleed afresh. In 2009 the band released Farm, Dinosaur Jr.'s first double LP and their fifth full length record by the original line-up, an album propelled by the unique energy of one of America's greatest living rock bands hitting their stride.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12572

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J Mascis

J Mascis is probably best known as the frontman of the highly influential indie rock trio Dinosaur Jr. With acclaimed LPs like 1987's You're Living All Over Me and 1988's Bug, the group emerged among the most highly regarded in alternative rock history, with Mascis' brilliant volume... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:10am - 1:10am CDT
Red 7 Patio

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12:15am CDT

A-Trak

"In the decade since he won the 1997 DMC World DJ Championship at a prodigious 15 years of age, A-Trak has turned the art of turntablism back toward its original party-rocking focus - the dude can scratch and beat-juggle, but he's just as skilled at maintaining momentum and crafting seamless segues. " - Pitchfork Very few DJs can jump from club sets to high-profile festival performances, to Kanye West's larger-than-life stadium shows with ease. In today's DJ culture, A-Trak holds a truly unique place. He and partner Nick Catchdubs founded America's most trendsetting new label, Fool's Gold, launching the careers of artists such as Kid Sister and Kid Cudi. Fool's Gold's mission to merge all aspects of club music was already outlined in Trizzy's original mixtape manifesto, Dirty South Dance, which set the tone for his own production. He is now one of the most sought-after remixers in electronic music, and his remixes for the likes of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Boys Noize have become undeniable mainstays in DJ sets the world over. 2009 saw the release of two critically acclaimed DJ mixes, Infinity +1 and Fabriclive 45, as well as the birth of Duck Sauce, his collaboration with Armand Van Helden. The duo's radio smash 'aNYway' cemented itself as the dance anthem of the year, A-Trak's first true chart-topper with two videos in international rotation and across-the-board support from Pete Tong to Busy P, David Guetta to 2manydjs. Duck Sauce's 2010 follow up "Barbra Streisand" was even bigger, a whistling pop sensation that accumulated over 10 million YouTube views of its star-studded video while hitting platinum heights around the globe. They even covered it on X-Factor! Not bad for a kid whom many viewed as a 90's turntablism prodigy. After taking home every DJ title known to man before he could shave, A-Trak toured the world, first alongside Q-Bert's Invisibl Skratch Piklz and then with Craze and the Allies. In 2004, he was hand-picked by Kanye to be his tour DJ. A near decade of youthful meanderings was captured on his acclaimed DVD Sunglasses Is A Must. Somewhere along the line, A-Trak also became a new-school sartorial icon, collaborating with Nike, New Era, Kidrobot, Zoo York and pretty much every designer worth his salt. And all the while, his brother morphed into the lead singing lothario in the acclaimed electro-pop sensation Chromeo. The last couple of years have seen Trizzy headlining tours and festival stages the world over. Add to that scratching on Common's classic Be, Kanye's Late Registration and Graduation, Kid Cudi's Man On The Moon and Drake's Thank Me Later, as well as producing Kid Sister's debut album Ultraviolet, collaborations with the likes of Lupe Fiasco and Laidback Luke, and original releases with Stones Throw and Kitsune. After years of schlepping vinyl, accumulating air miles and dressing smart, A-Trak has finally become the man to call to make the kids dance. Ask him and he'll tell you that this is the moment he's been waiting for his whole career.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12915

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A-Trak

No longer is it a crime to mash a hip-hop acappella into a techno track. In this arena, A-Trak, aka Alain Macklovitch, leads the pack. The 31 year-old Montreal native rides the line between hip-hop and electronic beats in a refreshing hybrid of everything ass-shaking.” (BPM Magazine... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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12:15am CDT

Dave Hause

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Dave Hause

Dave Hause “The way we learned to live is fading fast/I guess we never bargained for a crash.” For Dave Hause the American dream is a broken promise, a childhood ideal that has been shattered by the reality of the past two decades. On the musician’s second solo album, Devour... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Scoot Inn

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12:15am CDT

Fergus & Geronimo

Things that come from Texas are often odd and grand, and this is no exception for Denton's Fergus & Geronimo. Named after the rival child gang leaders from the 1994 movie War Of The Buttons, their music is at times both focused and loose, and comes from a wide range of unexpected influences. At the core of the group is Jason Kelly and Andrew Savage, who met while Kelly was recording and mixing a record for Teenage Cool Kids, a band started by Savage. During that four month process of recording, Kelly and Savage bonded over music, the creative process of recording, and the possibility of having a band that draws from a variety of sources. Black and Chicano doo-wop, the energy and atmosphere of classic soul, the precise control of Frank Zappa, psychedelia, and a thought to nearly everything in between. "Sparks is a pretty big influence not just musically, but the way that band operates," Savage adds. "It is two guys making weird music with no other agenda than being creative and surprising, and that's what I want this band to be. That band is a great example of a group that makes no compromises for creativity." Unlearn is the group's first full-length after releasing a handful of singles on various labels over the past two years. Kelly admits to being "very excited and proud" that the record will be released on Hardly Art. Unlearn is an 11-track history lesson on the world of popular music with lush R&B harmonies, authentic rock and roll energy, and a fair share of experimentation. "On this record especially we got into a lot of backmasking and pitch control. But no real rules, it's kind of anything goes," Savage notes. Both members share writing duties and play and sing everything on the record, with the exception of Elyse Schrock's vocals on the title track, and Casey Carpenter and Monet Robbins on flute and sax, respectively. "We went out of our way to treat every song as its own and to give each song different tones and atmosphere," says Kelly. This concept pays off like a jackpot, with each song as a unique piece of a patchwork quilt that fits all of the sounds and styles together like a brilliant puzzle. Unlearn at times sounds old and at times new, but always authentic and informed. So can you unlearn what you know, as the title track suggests? In a world where information waits in line to enter your brain, how does one decide what path of influence is best to take? "I think that a band like Fergus & Geronimo is more naturally spawned in a place less exposed or less saturated with culture. We got into the music we are into because we somehow wandered into it, and just because we both have a natural inclination for being odd," Savage remarks. Unlearn is a dynamic of raw passion and indifference that has a really good chance of sulking it's way into the mind of the listener. The less you look, the more you find indeed.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12833

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Fergus & Geronimo

Things that come from Texas are often odd and grand, and this is no exception for Denton's Fergus & Geronimo. Named after the rival child gang leaders from the 1994 movie War Of The Buttons, their music is at times both focused and loose, and comes from a wide range of unexpected... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Red 7

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12:15am CDT

Frazey Ford

Best known throughout the last 10 years as a member of the critically acclaimed Vancouver trio The Be Good Tanyas, Frazey Ford is now ready to tell her own story with a solo album she describes as being “moved by motherhood, earth and land.” Obadiah is a collection of songs hand-carved by the hardships and exaltations of life, and stained with the rich colors of soul and folk music that fueled artists like Joni Mitchell, Ann Peebles, Neil Young, and Donny Hathaway. After a period of stillness, it’s the sound of Ford finding herself once again. “I began to write just for the joy of it,” says Ford, reflecting on the past few years. “I realized that I was just me, and for the first time I understood that was enough. A lot of this album is coming out of healing that I’ve done. The knowledge that in all grief there is joy, and in all joy there is grief.” Recorded during a blissful Vancouver summer at the studio of co-producer and multi-instrumentalist John Raham, Obadiah came to life with the help of an intimate assembly of guests. Trish Klein of The Be Good Tanyas lay down yards of velvety smooth electric guitar, while next-door neighbor Caroline Ballhorn, contributed vocals to “Gospel Song” and “Hey Little Mama.” Ford’s landlord even dropped in to play keyboards, as Cuban style chords go back and forth with warm Wurlitzer licks on the playful “Like You Better.” By putting her faith in an assortment of capable companions, Ford let the songs unfold naturally, embracing the little experiments and happy accidents that give the album so much character.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13961

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Frazey Ford

Best known throughout the last 10 years as a member of the critically acclaimed Vancouver trio The Be Good Tanyas, Frazey Ford is now ready to tell her own story with a solo album she describes as being “moved by motherhood, earth and land.” Obadiah is a collection of songs hand-carved... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
The Ale House

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12:15am CDT

Games

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Games

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Klub Krucial

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12:15am CDT

HHP (Hip Hop Pantsula)

Hip Hop Pantsula HHP South Africa's leading Hip Hop artist and Rapper One of Africa's most nominated performers with album, song and performance wins Platinum-selling artist Music collaborations with K'Naan, Nas and Talib Kwela Has shared the stage with top international artists such as Snoop Dog, Jamie Cullum and Angelique Kidjo Performed at the opening ceremony of the 2010 World Cup Regional and final judge for 2010 Idols series (South Africa) Winner of Strictly Come Dancing (King of the Dancefloor) Nominated for: Best Newcomer (SAMA) - 2000 Most Promising Act In Africa (KORA) - 2000 Best Rap category (SAMA) - 2002, 2006 Best Rap Album (Metros) - 2006 Best Video (Channel O Awards) - 2006, 2007 Best Video (SAMA) - 2007 Best Male Artist (Channel O) - 2007 Best Special Effects (Channel O) - 2007 Best Director (Channel O) - 2007 Best Rap Artsits (Channel O) 2007 Best African Act (MTV Europe Music Awards) - 2007 Best Album (SAMA) 2008 -2- Record Of The Year (SAMA) - 2008 Best African Act (Nigerian Hip Hop Awards) 2008 Multi-Lingualism Award In Music (Pan-South African Language Board) 2008 Best Male Video (Channel -O Awards) 2008 Best African Southern (Channel-O Awards) 2008 Video Of The Year 'Music N Lights' (Channel-O Awards) 2008 Best African Act (MOBO Awards) 2008 Best Video Award (MAMA Awards) 2009 Best International Act (B.E.T. Awards) 2009 Best International Act (B.E.T. Awards) - 2010 Best African Act (MOBO Awards) 2010 Best Male Album (METRO Awards) 2010 Best Hip-Hop Album (METRO Awards) 2010 Awards Won: Best Record Label Award (Botswana Hip Hop Music Award) 2004 Best Male Artist (Kellogs' Star-in-You Kids awards) - 2006 People's Choice Award (Maftown Golden Awards) - 2007 Best Music Star (Maftown Golden Awards) - 2007 Season 3 King of The Dance Floor Winner (Strictly Come Dancing) 2007 Mzansi 'Music Star' Award (Stars Of Mzansi Awards) - 2008 Best Rap Album (SAMA) 2008 Best Male Artist (SAMA) 2008 Music Star of The Year (YOU Spectacular) 2008 Live Performer of The Year (HYPE Awards) 2008 Most Downloaded Song 'Music N Lights' (HYPE Awards) 2008 Best Hip Hop Artist Award (SAMA Awards) 2009 Best Hip Hop Album (Metro FM Awards) 2009 Best Hip Hop Album (Metro FM Awards) 2010 ..3/Biog -3- BIOGRAPHY: HHP walked away with two key awards at the 14th Annual South African Music Awards in May 2008, the noise in the Sun City Superbowl was nothing short of thunderous. Music industry pundits, his peers in the hip hop community and, most importantly, the fans in the gallery were united in their approval of his storming live appearance and SAMA award and all made it plain to hear, that his 'Best Male Solo Artist' and 'Best Rap Album' wins earned both critical (from the judges) and public approval. This was a mark of how far this gifted individual has come in his many years of carving out what is now an enviable solo career in the South African music industry. His win was also confirmation of HHP's peerless standing in the industry: as a lyricist and rapper of epic proportions, so highly regarded by his fellow artists that he's in constant demand as a collaborator; an artist and a musician, able to craft beats and melodies both memorable and fresh, and as an all round likeable guy. It's no surprise that HHP has a deep love for funk, soul, urban and vocally driven pop songs as well as his increasingly visible affection for traditional music. Growing up in his beloved Mmabatho (Mafiking, the capital of South Africa's North West Province) Jabulani Tsambo's father had a record collection that encouraged him to always keep his heart open to a variety of music styles. 'My father's LP collection was very diverse - Queen, Abba, Juluka, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Marvin Gaye, Isaac Hayes, Diana Ross, Andre Crouch, Chicago, Boston, Crosby Stills and Nash, and the O Jays are just some of the artists in there. And every time he played one of those LPs I could tell what mood he was in. That's when I started to understand music. Now I use that same understanding to speak to my fans or listeners. The amazing thing about music is that it communicates something different all the time to different people.' His belief in the power of music, delivers an intimate, personal message to a huge variety of listeners Hip-hop is a dominant influence and he is a rapper who delivers a richly satisfying listening experience with his ability to roll rhymes off his lips and create a rhythmical melody with words alone. 'Always stay fresh, current and creative,' is HHP's mantra. 'Those three things mean the world to me. Without them, I'll just fizzle out,' he says. HHP is always working on new material and influences. After coming back from Brazil he truly has new sounds and rhythm to add to his already vast tones and melodies. 'Dumela' is the title that HHP (known to those close to him as Jabba) gave his latest album, a title that means warm greetings or hello, not just in South Africa, but in several other places in Africa. A name given to the album because this multi-award-winning, platinum-selling artist wears his pan-African heart firmly on his sleeve having teamed up with some of the continent's biggest stars and talents to create big-hearted songs of unity across borders. 'Dumela' is also a way of sending warm greetings to HHP's extensive and growing fanbase, in South Africa and increasingly, beyond its borders which has enabled the gifted musician to sustain and grow his career for the past 10 years. -4- 'DUMELA' offers kwaito, Afro house, Afro pop and more to create a defiantly South African set of tunes. For HHP being able to blur genre boundaries and work with a global cast of creative accomplices makes sense. 'It's all Motswako music,' he says simply, referring to the SeTswana word for mixture. In fact, there's a track titled 'Motswako Music' on 'Dumela' that is a paean to HHP's deeply-felt belief in the power of music to bring people together. HHP is called 'The illest lyricist' by Wyclef Jean and his music featured on his albums, proving that this artist can deliver with ease to his fans, to radio programmers, to video compilers, to critics, to South Africa, to Africa and across the globe, the idea that music can unite and deliver any message, across borders and genres. HHP is much more than a music artist, he is a leading presenter, TV personality, brand ambassador for global brands, takes his corporate social responsibility commitments very seriously, is a popular chat show guest, and will always go the extra mile to deliver a stunning performance that inevitably gets his audience on their feet singing and dancing. ' HHP is endorsed by Unilever S.A as the face of STATUS Deodorant. He has a talk show on SABC 1 which is sponsored by STATUS. The Talk show titled RESPECT has just concluded its second season. Two of the STATUS brands deodorants are distributed under the names and fragrance of HHP - Respect and HHP Salute; ' HHP is a Mindset Learn ambassador He has appeared on Mindset Learn television channels encouraging learners to stay in school and will promote the fact that it is actually hip to be knowledgeable. His main involvement with the Mindset Learn brand brought the 'cool back into school'. Frequently visiting schools, he plays a role in video lessons on critical subjects for our youth. ' HHP is the finder and host to the South African Annual SCRABBLE challenge alongside co-host Radio Station 5FM which is attended by leading S.A artists and personalities raising funds for Education and Literature. ' HHP has endorsed the S.A National Schools Nutrition Programme. As a true Humanitarian he gave his time and dedication to play an integral role in this programme. Currently the NSNP feeds an astounding number of over seven million learners on all school days in the nine provinces. A DVD also features HHP addressing the programme, visiting schools and speaking to business and the general public for an understanding of what the Programme is about. He believes in, and speaks to, our youth of S.A and Africa around education and nutrition, stressing and investing his time and heartfelt passion in ensuring youth and the natio
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12656

Artists

HHP (Hip Hop Pantsula)

Hip Hop Pantsula – HHP South Africa's leading Hip Hop artist and Rapper One of Africa's most nominated performers with album, song and performance wins Platinum-selling artist Music collaborations with K'Naan, Nas and Talib Kwela Has shared the stage with top international artists such as Snoop Dog... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
tenOak

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12:15am CDT

Homeboy Sandman

Homeboy Sandman is New York City's premier talent based hip hop emcee. Mainstream. Underground. Period. His latest release "The Good Sun," reached #1 on CMJ's national music chart. He's been in the big mags and on the big channels. Prioritizing quality content, live shows, and fan building ahead of hype, he is the blueprint for the self-sustaining, landscape shifting, indie artist in the new millennium.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12430

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Homeboy Sandman

i gets bizzy on em

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
The Marq

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12:15am CDT

The Limousines

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The Limousines

Indie Electronic band from SF Bay Area with a new album due for release in April 2013.http://thelimousines.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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12:15am CDT

Treasure Fingers

Hailing from Atlanta, transplanted to NYC, and ready to take over the world: Treasure Fingers Treasure Fingers is Audio Viagra (NY Post) For the past four years, the DJ and producer born Ashley Jones has been making it rain in the disco with innovative remixes and original tracks. Jones is far from a new jack, having racked up over a decade of international club experience and studio chops as part of the legendary drum & bass group, Evol Intent. Yet as Treasure Fingers, he’s found a way to merge his diverse influences and deep history into a signature sound, packed with intricate basslines, chopped-up, gritty synth melodies, and party-ready drum breaks. It’s already captured the ears of everyone from Eric Prydz and Miike Snow to house legends Romanthony and Roy Davis JR (all of whom personally requested the Treasure Fingers remix treatment). His amazing new twist on Disco attracted the attention of such labels as Fools Gold, Defected and MOS to name a few. Treasure Fingers “Cross The Dancefloor: "I dj now, and right now this is my favorite song to play. It's a rare underground song" (Will.I.AM’s Favorite Party Starter Track, People Magazine) “Cross The Dancefloor” was Treasure Fingers’ debut, an inescapably catchy, vocoder-laced dance gem that two-steps over genre boundaries. The instant classic received support from A-List DJs around the world such as Erick Morillo, Pete Tong, Annie Mac, Sinden and Kissy Sell Out. Treasure Fingers has kept the momentum going with heavy touring and official remixes for numerous artists including Little Boots (I Am Sound), Chromeo (Vice/Atlantic), Estelle (Atlantic), Empire of the Sun (EMI), Kid Sister (Downtown), Kid Cudi (G.O.O.D/Sony), N.A.S.A (Epitaph), and James Curd (Om) (remix went to #1 on the Beatport Club Chart). A constant favorite on Hype Machine, he has also received amazing support from such blogs as Disco Dust, Boom Boom Chik, Indy Shuffle, Big Stereo and Discobelle to name a few. A new batch of equally funky Treasure Fingers originals & a mix CD are on their way along with tours in North America, Europe, UK, Asia, Australia and South America. These coming after successful tours and gigs with artists Roy Davis Jr, Fake Blood, A-Trak, Chromeo, Laidback Luke, Fred Falke, Felix da Housecat & Benny Benassi, to name a few. Treasure Fingers perfectly captures the sounds that young kids want to hear, while keeping the musicality of songs that the old school cats need. His version of Back Off Move Away is a disco groove that is full of modern synth sounds over such a funky bass line it's nearly impossible not to dance to. One of my favorite remixers at the moment and one of my favorite mixes of my own music to date. (James Curd [Greenskeepers]) What else would you expect from the A-Town original with the Midas touch, who continues to receive accolades and Radio 1 support from heavy hitters Pete Tong, Annie Mac (with a mini mix under his belt), Kissy Sellout, Jaymo & Andy George, all helping Treasure Fingers launch up, up and away into the future with people worldwide shakin’ it cross the dancefloor. "Treasure Fingers is one of America's best Nu Disco outfits. His high end production values, fresh ideas & all round good vibes has ensured we've been fans for sometime!" (Jaymo & Andy George, BBC Radio 1 In New DJs We Trust)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11796

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Treasure Fingers

http://treasurefingers.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Mohawk

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12:20am CDT

Prima Donna

A five-man high-energy machine, Prima Donna have only been on the scene for four years, yet in that time have knocked out over 400 shows, nearly a third of which were overseas. In 2009 the band supported Green Day for two months in the U.K. and Europe in sold-out arenas. In 2010 Green Day brought back Prima Donna for two weeks in five countries in Asia. Their live show is a whirlwind of color, energy, bravado, volume and an avalanche of catchy, sing-along choruses. Clearly inspired by early punk groups such as X-Ray Spex, the Ramones, and the Sex Pistols as well as ’70s glitter such as Mott the Hoople and David Bowie, the group’s sharp n’ concise songwriting sidesteps any notions of the group being “retro.” How retro can a group be if their average age is 23? All of this live excitement and excellence caught the eyes and ears of Acetate Records, who in the past have had the good taste to issue music by such artists as The Hangmen, Throw Rag, Jackson United, The Black Halos and Nine Pound Hammer. Prima Donna’s Acetate debut, After Hours, is a ten-song collection of all-original, driving Rock n’ Roll. Song’s like “Soul Stripper” and “Demoted” openly defy you to sit still, arranged to cause maximum sonic damage. Combining thick, rhythm guitars with stinging lead lines, the sound is explosive, propelled by ceaseless forward motion, yet never is melody sacrificed. Solos never noodle or shred - whether taken by Kevin (of Green Day side project Foxboro Hot Tubs) on guitar or Aaron on sax and keyboards, they are as soulful and melodic as the songs they support. Up front and center, Kevin proves to be the man of the hour, singing in a strong tenor that is at once sultry and swaggering, clear and unaffected. The group proved to be as at home in the studio as they are on the road. Co-producing the album with Messiaz (Eddie Spaghetti, Neila, Monique Powell, Ladykillers), the band’s pure vision of what Rock n’ Roll is permeates every track. Muscular riffs, to-the-point lyrics, killer licks, songs that get themselves over with in under three minutes - it ain’t a formula if you’re living it. These guys live it, all year ‘round, on the road, in the studio, in the street. *** Prima Donna has shared the stage with such notable acts as Green Day, Turbonegro, the Sonics, the Zeros, the Boys, the Weirdos, Sylvain Sylvain & Cheetah Chrome’s Batusis, Angry Samoans, Backyard Babies, Steel Panther, the Skulls, Duane Peters, Eddie & the Hot Rods, Glen Matlock, the Vibrators, the Fuzztones, the Phenomenauts, the Joneses, Josie Cotton, Anti-Nowhere League, Texas Terri, the Undertones, the Muffs, the Stranglers, MU330, the Subhumans, Sham 69, UK Subs, Andre Williams, Charged GBH, the Rezillos, TV Smith, the Avengers, Lower Class Brats, the Business, 20/20, Chelsea, Guana Batz, the Briefs, the Exploited, Toyah, 999, the Pointed Sticks, the Mau-Mau’s, Demented Are Go, Stza Crack, the Polecats, the Electric Prunes, Nikki Corvette, Rikk Agnew, the Gears, the Humpers, Girl In A Coma, the Dragons, Electric Frankenstein, Razor Dolls, the Stitches, and the Bellrays.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14505

Artists

Prima Donna

A five-man high-energy machine, Prima Donna have only been on the scene for four years, yet in that time have knocked out over 400 shows, nearly a third of which were overseas. In 2009 the band supported Green Day for two months in the U.K. and Europe in sold-out arenas. In 2010 Green... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:20am - 1:20am CDT
Black & Tan

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12:30am CDT

Puddle of Mudd

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Puddle of Mudd

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Austin Music Hall

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12:30am CDT

The Cool Kids

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The Cool Kids

http://www.coolxkids.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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12:35am CDT

Saint Vitus

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Saint Vitus

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:35am - 1:35am CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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12:40am CDT

EPMD

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EPMD

EPMD is an American hip hop group from Brentwood, New York. The group's name is a concatenation of the members' name "E" and "PMD" or an acronym for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars", referencing its members, emcees Erick Sermon ("E" aka E Double) and Parrish Smith ("PMD" aka Parrish... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:40am - 1:40am CDT
Venue 222

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12:40am CDT

Hudson Moore

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Hudson Moore

Rising Texas star Hudson Moore's career has already been a virtual whirlwind since it began in 2010. The 22-year-old Ft. Worth native has headlined the world's largest honky-tonk, Billy Bob's Texas, and has performed for thousands of fans at both the famed Austin City Limits Music... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:40am - 1:40am CDT
Saxon Pub

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12:40am CDT

Mookie Jones

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Mookie Jones

Labeled as one of Houston’s best kept secrets, Mookie Jones, who has been met with critical praise by industry insiders, has remained relatively low-key in the public eye. Until now. At just 20 years old, the rapper - born Oran Jones II - has become a breath of fresh air in an industry... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:40am - 1:40am CDT
Fuze

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12:45am CDT

Porter Robinson

Unlikely doesn't even begin to describe Porter Robinson's rapid ascent to the forefront of the world of dance music. Hailing from North Carolina, 18-year-old Porter Robinson had never set foot in a club when his smash hit "Say My Name" shot to number one on Beatport's Electro-House chart, making people do just that on dance floors and DJ booths across the globe. Complex yet catchy, and classic yet cutting edge, Porter Robinson's instantly recognizable sound has earned him the raving support of legendary producers such as Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, David Guetta, The Crystal Method and Armand Van Helden, and landed him shows across the globe – all before he has even had the chance to finish high school. Some might call Porter a prodigy, but that label belies his musical maturity and ignores his years of production experience, which reveal themselves in the way he blends the best of seemingly distinct genres into a style uniquely his own. His massive electro hooks paired with nasty dubstep warbles and shimmering trance breakdowns transcend tired genre adjectives like "progressive" or "fidget", taking listeners into an uncharted territory of hard-hitting house music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14219

Artists

Porter Robinson

This 19-year-old talent has been touted by his peers (read Tiësto, Skrillex and Deadmau5) as one of the nu-breed saviours of electronic music, and having only experienced the limelight for just a few months, his achievements paint the picture of a super bright future. 2011 saw Porter... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:45am - 1:45am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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12:45am CDT

Satellite

The LA-based band, SATELLITE, released their soulfully original debut EP "Ring the Bells" in August 2010 and has become a rising star among the bloggers and indie crowds. Gaining momentum in Southern California, the band has quickly built a fan base through the tv/film placements it's received, as well as it's infamous live show. SATELLITE features lead singer and bassist Steven McMorran. On electric guitars are Mitch Allan and Josh Dunahoo, while Justin Glasco holds down drums and keys. Together the four musicians write, arrange and produce the music that makes up SATELLITE's distinct sound that has been called a mash-up between "Kings of Leon + Snow Patrol" and, "Springsteen meets the UK". Whatever the comparison, their debut EP, "Ring The Bells", proves the point that compelling music can make it's own way through the clutter. Steven has been a leader in the pop songwriting world for a few years, and teaming up with fellow producer/songwriter Mitch Allan was the first step in making a "needed break from the machine". SATELLITE took shape when McMorran was asked to perform an acoustic song at a local singer-songwriter night in Los Angeles. Mitch recounts, "I truly understood what Steven brought to the music community when I sat and watched him unleash this emotional roar of a voice. He took a small back room full of idle chatter to the point of awe-struck silence as he belted 'Saving Us Tonight.'" Songwriter/guitarist Josh Dunahoo and fellow producer Justin Glasco were added to the band once Steven and Mitch saw that their input began to undeniably shape the sound beyond what we had hoped for. Steven's unique and surprisingly powerful voice is complemented by his genuine lyrical talent. Combined with the expert musicianship of Mitch, Josh, and Justin, SATELLITE is becoming something both contemporary & timeless; a uniquely powerful band rising up in the world of music. Following SXSW, the band will return to LA and continue with it's string of shows throughout southern California including San Diego, OC, West LA, and Santa Barbara. "Ring the Bells" EP is available on iTunes and http://www.SATELLITE-music.com. The music video for "Say The Words", directed by Walter May, as well as early performance can be seen on the Satellite YouTube channel. http://youtube.com/satelliteLA General info, streaming EP "Ring The Bells" and digital booklet, up-coming shows, music video for first single, "Say The Words", as well as free downloadable first single. http://www.SATELLITE-music.com Full EP up-loaded to embed, as well as free downloadable first single. http://soundcloud.com/SATELITE_music
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13290

Artists

Satellite

The emotive atmospherics of Nashville’s Satellite have resonated deeply with fans and critics alike. The alternative rock quartet blends boldly vulnerable lyrics with anthemic but finely textured pop. The group’s debut EP, Ring The Bells, has been critically acclaimed by Radar... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:45am - 1:45am CDT
The Ale House

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12:45am CDT

Shwayze and Cisco

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Shwayze and Cisco

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:45am - 1:45am CDT
The Phoenix

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12:45am CDT

Wild Flag

WILD FLAG is a Portland, OR and Washington, DC based quartet consisting of Carrie Brownstein, Mary Timony, Rebecca Cole, and Janet Weiss. The members of WILD FLAG have played in numerous and notable bands, including but not limited to: Helium, The Minders, Croissant Cocktail, Feeble Knees, Quasi, Dogz, Sleater-Kinney, @@@, Asia, The Consortium, and Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12545

Artists

Wild Flag

WILD FLAG is a Portland, OR and Washington, DC based quartet consisting of Carrie Brownstein, Mary Timony, Rebecca Cole, and Janet Weiss. The members of WILD FLAG have played in numerous and notable bands, including but not limited to: Helium, The Minders, Croissant Cocktail, Feeble... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:45am - 1:45am CDT
The Parish

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12:50am CDT

Bear Hands

"Burning Bush Supper Club is ….. one that sharpens the lush, hedonistic surrealism of reverb-laden psych-rock into tightly focused anthems that are just anarchic enough as to be unpredictable." - Pitchfork
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15256

Artists

Bear Hands

Bear Hands are a textbook example of contrasting personalities uniting to craft something more than the sum of their parts. Vocalist/guitarist Dylan Rau, the Brooklyn-based quartet’s self-confessed musical Luddite (“I can’t read music, but that’s ok because I’m more of an... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:50am - 1:50am CDT
Rusty Spurs

12:50am CDT

The Raveonettes

When you've had a cult fan base for as long as The Raveonettes have, it's only a matter of time before some of your most-loyal of acolytes begin branching out and make their own kinds of beautiful noise. In recent times, the musical DNA of Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo has been cropping up with such regularity that it prompted the British music press staple NME.com to declare the Danish duo to be responsible for sparking 'America's pop renaissance.' It was a long overdue tip of the hat which drew comparisons between the Raveonettes' melodic magic and such modern tunesmiths as The Drums, Best Coast, Vivian Girls, Dum Dum Girls and even British bands like The Vaccines and Glasvegas. But why take NME's words for it? The bands themselves are only too happy to give credit where it's due and explain why the Raveonettes have been such a prominent reference point. 'They taught me a thing or two about pop music,' admits Jonathan Pierce of New York indie-pop trio the Drums. 'I've always been drawn to bands who are driven by a strong concept and The Raveonettes have been doing it consistently, uncompromisingly and unashamedly since their very first EP 'Whip It On' (2002). I listened to that record religiously for two years after it came out and still find myself going back to it now. They're the modern king and queen of melody and mood.' It's a sentiment that's also echoed by Dee Dee of Sub Pop starlets The Dum Dum Girls who has also been loyally following our Danish heroes from day one. 'They are one of a few bands I took direct kindred inspiration from when I started writing and recording my own songs. They are a constant reminder to keep the teeth of sound intact while courting the pop hook- a recipe I follow in my own work.' But it is perhaps the testimony of one Mr James Allan that exemplifies the Raveonettes-effect most dramatically. Back in 2004, James was jobless and aimless as he sat in Glasgow's famous King Tut's Wah Wah Hut venue drowning his sorrows one Friday afternoon. By coincidence, The Raveonettes happened to be playing the venue that very night and, whimsically hoping that some music would cheer him up, James spent his last bit of cash on a ticket. His money didn't just buy him a quick pick-me-up, it bought him a new lease of life. 'They were touring their 'Chain Gang Of Love' (2003) album- a modern day dream-pop masterpiece in my opinion,' he remembers. 'I left the venue so inspired. I didn't give a fuck about getting a job after that. It just further reinstated my longing to be in a rock 'n' roll band.' That band turned out to be the all-conquering Glasvegas for whom James became the talismanic frontman. Needless to say, he doesn't spend too much time worrying about getting a job these days. If The Raveonettes decided to call it a day tomorrow, we would undoubtedly remember them with nothing but love. But it's partly down to the fact that they've spawned this new generation of talent that the band have strived to move themselves forward with their fifth album. After the best part of a decade honing their instantly recognizable sound and seeing it co-opted by so many other bands aspiring for a similar level of greatness, Sharin and Sune are blazing a newer, darker trail with the brilliant 'Raven In The Grave'. 'I think we have finally hit on something quite important and different for this album,' explains Sune. 'This is the first Raveonettes album we've done which doesn't feature the signature Raveonettes surf drumbeat. None of the tunes have any real sunshine to them. It's all very un-Rave.' 'It has a mood of ethereal defiance' Sharin adds. 'It's dark but not bleak, like the single minded determination caused by crisis that is not quite hope but just as powerful. It's the perfect winter soundtrack just in time for spring'. It doesn't take long to hear how the band have superseded their traditional sound. Of course, melody is still key to what the Raveonettes do, but the familiar bombastic beats and squalls of guitar-noise take a backseat during much of 'Raven In The Grave'. Instead, the album is awash with ghostly synths and chillingly beautiful riffs that leave you feeling simultaneously unsettled and enchanted. It's easily the most soulful music the band have created to date. But once you scratch that sombre surface and dig a little deeper, you'll find that 'Raven In The Grave' has an even darker lyrical heart. Inspired as ever by their own first hand experiences, many of the songs explore the disheartening finiteness of relationships and the devastating effects they can have when they do disintegrate. 'Yeah, there are a lot of those kind of themes,' admits Sune. ''With Recharge & Revolt' I was trying to write an epic love song of longing and restlessness, 'Summer Moon' is about the blossoming of something beautiful which turns sour and starts deteriorating right in front of you and 'My Time's Up' is about the perils of non-commitment to affection and the dangers of short-changing your life.' When you combine The Raveonettes expanded musical palette with this stream of nakedly honest emotions, the end result is an album so compelling and sincere that you could almost live (and potentially, die) inside it. The Raveonettes evolution won't stop with the new album either. As the band set off on tour to support their latest creation, their constantly changing live line-up will be bolstered by a two-drummer line up to help ensure that the depth of 'Raven In The Grave' is recreated on stage. It's just another example of how Sharin and Sune are not content to rest on any laurels. The ten years of inspiring music they've already clocked up has already produced an undeniable legacy, but 'Raven In The Grave' is proof that the Raveonettes are already soaring above all of their past achievements. Catch them if you can.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12851

Artists

The Raveonettes

When you've had a cult fan base for as long as The Raveonettes have, it's only a matter of time before some of your most-loyal of acolytes begin branching out and make their own kinds of beautiful noise. In recent times, the musical DNA of Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo has been... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:50am - 1:50am CDT
Rusty Spurs

12:50am CDT

Whitechapel

As the death metal genre continues to explode, Knoxville’s Whitechapel stand bloody head and bruised shoulders above the pack. With a ruthlessly brutal aural assault built upon merciless blastbeats and spine- destroying breakdowns, their three guitarists deliver immense riffs and monstrous leads while vocalist Phil Bozeman vomits out lyrics that avoid clichés and give fans something to think about as they scream them back. Basically stated, this is as shit-your-pants exhilarating as modern metal gets. Formed in 2006, it did not take local metal fans long to realize that they had something very special going on in their midst. “We went from fifty of our friends coming to our shows to two hundred people coming out inside of six months,” guitarist Alex Wade states. “We’ve always held ourselves to a certain level of professionalism, we worked our asses off, and I think we definitely offered something that a lot of bands in the scene did not.” Building such momentum, it is unsurprising that the sextet – rounded out by guitarists Ben Savage and Zach Householder, bassist Gabe Crisp, and drummer Kevin Lane – soon found themselves courted by record labels, signing to the UK’s Siege Of Amida, for their 2007 debut, The Somatic Defilement (with Candlelight handling the US release). Hitting the road hard, both their profile and army of fans grew rapidly. Inside of a year, they were signed by Metal Blade following an intense bidding war between eight labels hungry to add the Tennessee wrecking crew to their roster, and the band immediately set about working on their second album, the titanic This Is Exile. A quantum leap forward in terms of song writing and focused vitriol, This Is Exile threw a gauntlet down to all others trying to crowd into the genre alongside them. Admitting that the lyrical content on The Somatic Defilement was limited to “typical brutal death metal stuff – songs about evil ways to kill people and that kind of thing”, Bozeman approached This Is Exile in a far more cerebral manner, uniting the songs through a core concept. “The record was a lot more about the kind of evil that actually exists in the world,” the vocalist states. “It was about three specific people who hunger after power, which leads them to starting a diabolical war that ends the world. I was really proud of it, because it had a lot more feeling and maturity about it, and it gave people something a little different.” Having sold 6000 copies of This Is Exile in its first week, the band once again toured relentlessly, playing shows in the US, Canada, and Europe, and sharing the stage with such luminaries as Cannibal Corpse, Slayer, Killswitch Engage, Unearth, Behemoth, and Chimaira, in the process shifting more than 55,000 units. Not a bad feat for a band that most likely cause rock radio programmers to hide quaking beneath their desks. Following up such a punishing album would be an unenviable task for most, but Whitechapel are just getting started, and A New Era Of Corruption, which was produced by Jason Suecof (The Black Dahlia Murder, Job For A Cowboy) and features guest appearances by Deftones’ Chino Moreno and Vincent of The Acacia Strain, showcases a group who are imposingly focused and determined to write the heaviest, most intense and dynamic music possible. “We didn’t want to put out ‘This Is Exile: Part Two’, and this is definitely a real progression from that record – but, at the same time we wanted it to sound like Whitechapel,” Wade asserts. “Having played with bands like Slayer and Cannibal Corpse, you realize that one of the reasons they’ve been around so long is because they’ve created a certain sound and they’ve stuck to that. Fans want to hear their favorite band sounding like their favorite band, and while we’ll always grow, that’s something I think we’ll strive for on every record from now on.” Bozeman expands on this, stating that “The first two records are just riff after riff after riff, but this time we have more of a verse-chorus approach, and I think that makes the songs more memorable. Everything is still just as brutal and just as intense, it’s just a little more structured, and that makes for better songs.” And as the band has progressed sonically, so have Bozeman’s lyrics, who this time has jettisoned a concept-based approach but remains just as focused, unleashing a surge of apocalyptic wrath as he covers issues such as the devolution of society into violent, hateful human beings (“Devolver”), the increasing corruption and violence of the post 9/11 world (“Breeding Violence”), and the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of his own mother (“Murder Sermon”). Primed to take A New Era Of Corruption to hungry audiences around the globe, Whitechapel are continually proving themselves an indomitable force, and their fan base is primed to grow and grow as more people are exposed to their unique brand of sonic violence. Prepare to be corrupted.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12469

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Whitechapel

As the death metal genre continues to explode, Knoxville’s Whitechapel stand bloody head and bruised shoulders above the pack. With a ruthlessly brutal aural assault built upon merciless blastbeats and spine- destroying breakdowns, their three guitarists deliver immense riffs and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:50am - 1:50am CDT
Emo's Annex

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12:55am CDT

The Juggernaut

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The Juggernaut

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:55am - 1:55am CDT
Maggie Mae's

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1:00am CDT

A Lull

Chicago's A Lull is nearly impossible to describe without qualifiers. Equal parts mystical and primal, the music crafted by these five multi-instrumentalists gathers the recognizable traits of a half dozen indie micro-genres, tosses out all but the stem cells, then adds the calculated, percussive verve of a half dozen rhythm sections on top of beautifully crafted songwriting to result in a sound that is as unique as it is memorable. A Lull blurs the lines between the synthesized and organic. The evocative lyrics and vocals of Nigel Evan Dennis are engulfed with music elements that live on the barriers between guitars, electronics, and effects, then (with each member of the band having at one point banged on a drum) covered with endless layers of percussion. Recording the music themselves, the band is not confined to traditional studio techniques or time constraints, and the obsessive attention to detail shows. Employing anything available to create beats, melodies, textures and layers of sound, A Lull's sonic landscape is experimental in the ways that it takes form, yet at the same time inherently musical.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11056

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A Lull

Chicago's A Lull is nearly impossible to describe without qualifiers. Equal parts mystical and primal, the music crafted by these five multi-instrumentalists gathers the recognizable traits of a half dozen indie micro-genres, tosses out all but the stem cells, then adds the calculated... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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1:00am CDT

A Place to Bury Strangers

A Place to Bury Strangers had a simple goal for their first proper studio album, the exquisitely-damaged Exploding Head: "The original idea," says vocalist / guitarist Oliver Ackermann, "was to create the craziest, most fucked-up recording ever." How crazy, you ask? Enough to justify that Cronenberg-channeling title, for one, as dollops of distortion and flecks of feedback deliver enough controlled chaos to derail a turntable. And if vinyl isn't your thing, well, let's just say you'll be checking the levels on your living room stereo from the second "It Is Nothing" sucks everyone in earshot through a vortex of groove-locked rhythms (hammered out by drummer Jay Space and bassist Jono MOFO) and back-spun power chords. Pain as pleasure, if you will, a beautiful feeling that's maintained for 43 mesmerizing minutes, from the paranoid android pop of "In Your Heart" and gorgeous gate-crashing melodies of "Keep Slipping Away" to the Chinese water torture chords of "Lost Feeling" and sputtering percussion of "Everything Always Goes Wrong" Not to mention the apocalypse now effects of "Ego Death" the sinewy, slightly sinister overtones of the title track, and the firework finale flare-ups of "I Lived My Life To Stand in the Shadow of Your Heart". A Place to Bury Strangers has an illustrious touring history including supporting Nine Inch Nails at arenas, large venue tour with MGMT in Europe a full US tour with Holy Fuck and shows with some of their heroes and influences including The Jesus and Mary Chain, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Dandy Warhols and Chapterhouse. They have been touring non stop since the release of Exploding Head, doing three full scale US tours of the US and UK/Europe including shows with the Big Pink, Japandroids, Darker My Love and Dead Combo. They are now hard at work on the follow up to Exploding Head with an eye toward a Spring 20011 Release. A Place To Bury Strangers have often been called "the loudest band in New York". This may very well be the case, but unlike much so-called "loud" rock and roll that's out there, APTBS is not loud simply for the sake of it. The sonically overdriven sound they've accomplished is no clumsy accident, but a carefully cultivated and well-maintained entity all its own, fostered by an unbridled passion that's clearly evident in every live show they play and each recording they make. A Place To Bury Strangers does not so much play songs as allow them to pour out. They are songs about longing, heartbreak and confusion played extremely well and at a passionately loud volume...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14537

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A Place To Bury Strangers

Noise is like death; they are both prone to speculations about what might or might not might be there, falsely perceived or deceptively real. They require a free fall of faith. In noise, you may choose to land lovingly on melody or you may stay lost in the technicolor grey sheets... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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1:00am CDT

Anna Nalick

Her beautifully mysterious and uplifting hit "Breathe (2 a.m.)" continues to grace radio, TV and movie soundtracks. Nearly 1 million copies of her debut album "Wreck of the Day" are cherished by fans to whom she remains indebted and appreciative. Her songs and recordings are a reminder that she is one of the most intriguing and promising singer/songwriters of the new millennium. As a sole writer and principal performer, Anna was awarded a prestigious ASCAP Pop Award. Anna is currently working on a new album to be released this year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14641

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Anna Nalick

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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1:00am CDT

Art vs Science

Art vs Science are an indie dance-rock three piece from Sydney, Australia who were 'unearthed' by national broadcaster, Triple J.. They have released 2 EPs in their home country, both of which have gone Gold. They are perennial live favourites and have ascended to almost-headline status at festivals and regularly sell out their own national tours. They are preparing to release their debut album The Experiment in Australia in Feb 2011. Rolling Stone awarded the record 4/5 stars. Art vs Science are booked by CAA in UK/Europe and Windish Agency in the US..
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15174

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Art vs Science

Art vs Science are an indie dance-rock three piece from Sydney, Australia who were 'unearthed' by national broadcaster, Triple J.. They have released 2 EPs in their home country, both of which have gone Gold. They are perennial live favourites and have ascended to almost-headline... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Habana Bar

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1:00am CDT

Beats Antique

From under the shelter of world acoustic music’s canopy, live electronica has bred a new beast built of brass band and glitch, dubstep and glockenspiel: the musical trio Beats Antique. Since the group’s conception in the wild underground of San Francsico’s performance art scene, Beats Antique has been notorious for making it nearly impossible to sit still. They meld their mediums as attentively as they fuse the cultures that inspire their sound. The trio create a unique collage: an animalistic, raw musical event that blurs the lines between the provocative, the spiritual, and the artistic, while still maintaining an allegiance to the muses of class and beauty. The journey that led to Beats Antique today was a winding and twisted path from the San Francisco Bay Area, to the ancient trade routes of the silk road. The influence of their phenomenon spans centuries, with a long line of musical history and innovation behind every note and gesture. In this modern incarnation, the musical alliance of producers David Satori and Tommy Cappel is inspired and emphasized by their collaborative partnership with world-renowned belly dance performer and music producer Zoe Jakes. David Satori and Tommy Cappel both trained classically before venturing to locations such as Bali, West Africa, and Serbia. With extensive backgrounds in multicultural music production, and the passports to prove it, Satori and Cappel command the spectrum of live and digital instrumentation. Zoe Jakes adds a third dimension as the multi –cultural and –disciplinary dance counterpart to Beats Antique’s sound. Jakes is a member of 2 major dance troupes, Miles Copeland’s Bellydance Superstars and Rachel Brice’s Indigo Belly Dance Company, as well as a student of ballet and contemporary techniques. Jake’s additional history with Cappel in the Extra Action Marching Band and the Yard Dogs Road Show grants some insight into the caliber of performance that is Beats Antique’s standard. All of this sets the scene for Beats Antique’s overtly ambitious stage show, a sensory overload conquest of the festival circuit’s most riotous events, such as Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits festival, and Outside Lands, as well as a catalog of proper tours that include a recent run with Les Claypool in early 2010. According to Satori, the trio is excited by their ability to create a huge sound from their relatively small setup. “It gives us this whole new world of musical opportunities that we’re just starting to scratch the surface of.” In a prolific 3 years since Beats Antique emerged, the group has released 2 albums and a pair of EPs, with a third album, Blind Threshold, on the way. Notable features of the new release include vaporous violins and Danny Elfman-esque dementia; glitchy, laser-guided harmonica provided by Blues Traveler frontman John Popper; and 2 very different vocal tracks that range between restless pop hooks and vibrant Eastern European dance loops. With their 2nd release having consistently held down number 1 on Amazon.com’s Middle Eastern category, reached the Top 10 list of most downloaded artists under World Dance, and pierced the Top 20 of most downloaded electronica albums, the expectation of a massive cross-genre reception for this latest work is high. Each facet of Beats Antique’s resume is a part of a much larger package that is best described as a lost art. Beats Antique is best imagined as an innovative creature built from the cumulative heritage of the world’s music chasing its tail. However vivid that image, when a marching band groove crashes into bluesy folk chords only to be chased by electronic beats and Middle Eastern melodies, you’ll still be surprised.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11881

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Beats Antique

From under the shelter of world acoustic music’s canopy, live electronica has bred a new beast built of brass band and glitch, dubstep and glockenspiel: the musical trio Beats Antique. Since the group’s conception in the wild underground of San Francsico’s performance art... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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1:00am CDT

Ben Sollee

Ben Sollee wants you to experience all the beauty and banality that life has to offer. It's a serious request, and his enthusiasm is genuine. Armed with a cello, Sollee is canvassing the country, sometimes by bicycle, imploring folks to rediscover the connections between music, art, film, dance, their community, and personal relationships. These factors ultimately translate to the mindset and making of Ben's new project Inclusions. Beyond bridging genres and demographics with earnest, dynamic songwriting and passionate performances, Ben Sollee seeks to intertwine his music with art and life. The theme of Inclusions is large, humanistic and universal how relationships influence us all whether intentional or not. The classically trained pop cellist recognized his community and relationships in every facet of Inclusions. Collaborating with local visual artist Phillip March Jones, the album art for Inclusions brings a visual reference to the allegory of the album. Ben's newfound rhythmic intensity comes courtesy of a compositional backbone provided by his old friend and tour confidant, Jordon Ellis. Listeners are also treated to the voice of Cheyenne Marie Mize, who threads soaring harmonies throughout, as well as songwriting for 'I Need.' 'I love this record,' Ben admits. 'I love it for all of its meanings, explicit and incidental. I love the people I got to work with and the sound they helped create. I love how challenging it was to excavate some of the musical ideas and how others washed up in conversation. In these songs, I can hear the city I grew up in and the people that lived down the street.' Ben Sollee first emerged with his inviting 2008-debut Learning to Bend. Saturated with sweeping moods and visceral maturity, Learning to Bend showcased a wild mixture of musical approaches that Ben describes as 'classically influenced folk with leanings of R&B and soul.' The album caught the ear of NPR's Morning Edition, which heralded Sollee as one of the 'Top Ten Great Unknown Artists of 2007.' While people were getting their first listen of Learning to Bend, Ben was out touring with banjo player and songstress Abigail Washburn as part of the Sparrow Quartet. The ensemble, also featuring Grammy-nominated fiddler Casey Driessen and multi-Grammy winning banjoist Bela Fleck, explored the congregation of eastern and western folk music. The critically acclaimed ensemble toured throughout the world, including a US Ambassadorial tour of Tibet. In 2010, Ben collaborated with fellow Kentuckians Daniel Martin Moore and My Morning Jacket front-man Yim Yames on the Sub Pop released Dear Companion. The album explored Ben's desire to use musical encounters as a catalyst to inspire environmental stewardship. Additionally, Ben works with regional non-profits like Appalachian Voices and Kentuckians for the Commonwealth to help preserve a cornerstone and major influence of his songwriting his ancestral Appalachia. This past summer, Ben teamed with his Dear Companion collaborators for the Appalachian Voices tour an eight-date tour to raise awareness about the destruction caused by mountain top removal coal mining in central Appalachia. 'I never expect to see that cello in one piece after Ben gets done playing it,' says Yim Yames. 'He bows and beats and works it over with a passionate fury rarely seen. Don't get me wrong he can play it and hold his own with the most schooled and delicate scholars out there, but more importantly, Ben makes it live.' He continues, 'Ben's songs speak worldly wisdom and stand on their own, and he is out there in this world with those songs and that cello and that god-given voice of his, riding his bike and fighting the good fight and doing all he can to help make the world right.' Later in 2010, Ben embarked on the 'Ditch The Van Tour.' Ben and his band abandoned the comforts of a motorized vehicle and hauled their gear and instruments (yep, the cello too) across the country on bicycles. Ben's mission was to engage a greater sense of community involvement at every performance. By huffing it on two-wheels between cities, instead of driving or flying, Ben and his crew were able to discover people and facets of our country in ways that traditional touring could not allow. 'It's not about being green or even sustainable we want to exploit the limitations of the bicycle to slow down and experience the rich communities and people that I've spent years flying-by and driving past.' Ben Sollee is not satisfied with just being a musician. It is absolutely paramount to him to incorporate collaborations, regardless of age or credentials, in his personal and professional life. 'I'm such a mutt myself, biologically and socially, that it just makes sense to express that as my pedigree. In the end, that's what folk music is all about; each of us telling our own story.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13719

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Ben Sollee

Musicians often claim they are “giving themselves” to their listeners, but it’s rarely as true as on Ben Sollee’s fourth album, Half-Made Man, a revealing, deeply moving album that explores a man trying to figure himself out, just as we all are. Known for his thrilling cello-playing... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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1:00am CDT

Bombay Bicycle Club

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Bombay Bicycle Club

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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1:00am CDT

Bun B

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Bun B

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Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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1:00am CDT

Caspian

Caspian is a rock band from Beverly, Massachusetts, a seaside town 20 minutes north of Boston. Nobody sings. Most of the time we play heavy, other times quite soft. We always try to play with heart. So far we have recorded three albums. The process is always evolving - Thanks for exploring it with us.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11518

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Caspian

Caspian is a rock band from Beverly, Massachusetts, a seaside town 20 minutes north of Boston. Nobody sings. Most of the time we play heavy, other times quite soft. We always try to play with heart. So far we have recorded three albums. The process is always evolving - Thanks for... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Valhalla

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1:00am CDT

Cubismo Grafico Five

In the CUBISMO GRAFICO name, it acts worldwide and the band that Matsuda Gaku Ni of DJ who has released it in Germany formed. Solo project "Tout" as DJ is released in 1999. This work is praised not only Japan but also all over the world. It was chosen, ''99 year's best album that a famous writer chose' of the New York Times magazine!! And he started band style in 2003 as CUBISMO GRAFICO FIVE. Also he was won The Academy Award of the music section in JapanI they had played show with Junior Senior, TAHITI 80 etc!! Their Sounds who mixes PUNK, Reggae , Electtric are very interesting. It is acting worldwide as RICO RODRIGUEZ and Eddi Reader are done in feat last year. In 2009, They joined SXSW2009 and very stimulated. He will have new music and join SXSW 2011 They released new stuff in 2010. This album called "DOUBLE DOZEN" It's included 24 songs. This is punk album!! SXSW 2009 18th at KARMA LOUNGE 21th at LOVEJOYS SXSW 2010 to be announced
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12888

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Cubismo Grafico Five

In the CUBISMO GRAFICO name, it acts worldwide and the band that Matsuda Gaku Ni of DJ who has released it in Germany formed. Solo project "Tout" as DJ is released in 1999. This work is praised not only Japan but also all over the world. It was chosen, ''99 year's best album that... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Parish Underground

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1:00am CDT

Daedelus

Alfred Darlington isn't a paint-by-numbers musician. From how he looks (early Victorian Dandyism), to how he makes music, or how he expresses himself and views the world, his is a very individual 'bespoke' outlook. Alfred was born in Santa Monica in 1977 to an artist mother and psychologist father. Musical from very early on, as a child he was classically and jazz-trained in a number of instruments, but his interests were broad and varied less a prodigy than a renaissance boy whose obsessions ranged from Greek legend to the mountains of Wales. As a 15 year old he finally persuaded his parents to take him to the Principality. Whilst in a YMCA in London he flipped the radio dial, found a pirate radio station and taped some UK rave and hardcore. 'It was my first 'Eureka!' moment in music', he says. Back in the US he joined local rock bands, jazz bands and ska bands, which he enjoyed but felt limited by, too. At home he was listening to Warp, Ninja and your harder electronic stuff. He started DJing out the more leftfield side of drum & bass and making his own rudimentary productions. They were meant to fit the d&b but they kept turning out different and from his outsider's experiments his own style was born. He chose the name Daedelus as he had a childhood obsession with invention, and what was he doing, after all, if not tinkering and fiddling and experimenting like the 'gentleman inventors' of old? In 1999 he started DJing on Dublab.com for his 'Entropy Sessions' and began dropping in his own early demo productions. Carlos Nino (of ammoncontact) had the show after him and usually pushed Alfred out the studio as quickly as possible as he was not so enamoured with Alfred's confrontational DJ style, but when he heard a tranquil Daedelus production, in typical Nino style, he took Daedelus under his considerable wing and introduced him to the LA scene. Nino placed Daedelus tracks on two influential compilations and then persuaded Plug Research to release his debut album, 'Invention', in 2002. Remixers included Madlib, who later took Daedelus' accordion parts and used them on 2004's Madvillain record. In 2003, he was booked to play a show in San Diego by Brian Crabtree and Peter Siegerstrong and the pair asked him to test out an early prototype of the Monome. "It's a non-traditional electronic instrument,' Daedelus explains. 'Basically it allows for massive improvisation." Since then Daedelus has continued to use this revolutionary controller, bringing much genuine liveness to the sometimes static world of performed electronic/dance music. In 2003 he did 'The Weather' album with Busdriver and Radioinactive, and the remix album 'Rethinking the Weather' on Mush records. 2004 saw the release of 'Of Snowdonia' on Plug Research, the album with which Daedelus says he first "felt true artistic confidence, finding a true voice. I was finally in the right zone.' There was certainly no let up in his creativity. Also in 2004 he released the concept album 'A Gent Agent' on micro-label Laboratory Instinct. The 2005 album 'Exquisite Corpse' on Mush featured the likes of TTC, Mike Ladd and MF DOOM. Ninja signed Daedelus for UK/Europe (a relationship which reached its full expression on 2008's 'Love To Make Music To', his first album for the label worldwide and put together with the help of their team). In 2006 'Denies the Days Demise' came out, a record showcasing his love of Brazilian music. Last year he released his first live album, 'Live At the Low End Theory' and 'The Fairweather Friends EP'. Later that year came the release of his collaboration with his wife, Laura Darling, as the pastoral 'Long Lost'. Since his last album 'Love To Make Music To' for Ninja there has been no let up in Daedelus' productivity. He has remixed or been remixed by and produced with all of his LA scene peers including Flying Lotus, Nosaj Thing, The Gaslamp Killer, Baths, and countless others from further afield. In addition, singles and EPs under his own name have come out with Brainfeeder, All City, Magical Properties (the Daedelus home-imprint), Alpha Pup, Warp and Stones Throw. And all the while his reputation has grown internationally, his place in the LA scene has also solidified as a musician that many of the hottest names in the city turn to for everything from bass clarinet licks to advice on obscure electronics; all the while with a continuous string of tour dates across North America, Asia, Europe, the UK, and beyond. 2011 starts not only with his new album but the meticulous planning of a huge tour featuring guest vocalists from his 'Bespoke' LP and with a spectacular visual show curated in part by Emmanuel Baird (of Manchester's Warehouse Project and Hoya Hoya nights) which will feature a top secret new invention codenamed ARCHIMEDES promising to yet again re-invent live electronic performance.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14764

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Daedelus

"Eccentric, Contagious, Electrifying. These are some words you could use to describe American electronic artist Daedelus (Alfred Darlington). To experience Daedelus in all his unbridled splendor is only achievable over a large scope - over the course of a shocking number of LPs, EPs... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Mohawk

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1:00am CDT

DATAROCK

DATAROCK formed in Bergen (Norway) 10 years ago, and were straight off signed to indie label, Èllet / Tellé Records, pairing DATAROCK with a roster of local artists such as Røyksopp, Kings Of Convenience and Annie. DATAROCK went right out on an endless run of shows in underground clubs and festivals across Europe - a perfect breeding ground for alternative dance music, leading up to DATAROCK's current mix of dance music, new wave, Manchester rock, funk & punk. Four years later DATAROCK established their own label, YAP Records, internationally distributed through VME - infamous for representing black metal artists such as Burzum. And so, in 2005 their debut album "DATAROCK DATAROCK" was released with tracks such as "Computer Camp Love" & "FA FA FA" - taking DATAROCK's touring to a global level. So far DATAROCK's done more than 700 shows in 33 countries on 4 continents. DATAROCK has toured America alone 17 times, playing more than a 100 clubs and festivals like Coachella (CA), CMJ (NYC), WMC (Miami), SXSW '07 & SXSW '09 (Austin), Download (San Francisco), Detour (LA), Virgin (Toronto), Montreal Jazz Festival (Montreal), MX Beat (Mexico City), Planet Terra (Sao Paolo, Brazil) and Personal Fest (Buenos Aires, Argentina). These tours all vary but includes a 42 cities run across North America non stop the summer of 2008, and a 26 cities craze for the release of DATAROCK's second album, September '09. Thanks to the acclaim of both the albums DATAROCK's been fortunate enough to establish a world wide profile - even in a markets as tough as the US, where DATAROCK's appeared on a number at household TV shows like MTV's Jersey Shore, NCB's Chuck, AOL's Spinner, Yo Gabba Gabba (Nick Jr.), ABC News and ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live (where DATAROCK's second appearance was on the outdoor stage for the very release date of their second album). DATAROCK is now signed to US booking agency, The Agency Group, and publishing company Artwerk - a joint venture between Nettwerk One Music and gaming giant EA (Electronic Arts). This alliance has in effect led to having tracks featured in an unprecedented number of video games such as Fifa '08, Fifa '09, Fifa '10, Fifa Street, Sims 2, Sims 3, Need For Speed, Madden NFL, and the iPad hit Tap Tap Radiation. In total 22 of the highest-grossing games on the planet features tracks by DATAROCK, reaching out to a credible estimate of 250 million gamers minimum. DATAROCK's tracks have also been featured in campaigns for brands such as Apple, Coca Cola, Samsung, FOX and RadioShack. In addition, their tracks have been featured in a number of adds, TV series and films across the world - including commissioned work for Disney. Since 2007 DATAROCK's career has been very much focused on North American grounds. Simultaneously DATAROCK's been touring the rest of the world both prior and parallel, playing clubs and festivals all across the planet: Summer Sonic in Tokyo & Osaka in Japan, Good Vibrations, Falls, Field Day, Southbound, Sunset Sounds, Come Together, Future Music and Meridith Music Festiva in Australia, Sonar and Benicassim in Spain, ArezzoWave in Italy, Sudoeste in Portugal, Stereoleto in Russia, Be2gether in Lithuania, Pohoda in Slovakia, Les Ardentes in Belgium, Transmusicales and Microcosm in France, Eurosonic and Metropolis in Netherlands, Berlin Festival, PopKomm, Hurricane and South Side in Germany, Koneisto in Finland, Airwaves at Island, Arvika and Hultsfred in Sweden, Roskilde '05 and '07 in Danmark, Reading, Leads, O2 Wireless, Camden Crawl, The Great Escape, Loop, Latitude, Lovebox, Dot To Dot, Orange Evolution, Eurocultured, In The City and Oxygen in the UK, and numerous festivals in Norway such as Øya, Quart, BergenFest, NattJazz, Lost Weekend, +47, EKKO, NuMusic, Midnattsrocken, Bygdalarm, Utkant, Pereferi, Storås, Pstereo, UKA, Stavernfestivalen, Månefestivalen, Malakoff, Oslo Live, Ekstremsportveko, BaleJazz, MaiJazz and by:Larm. DATAROCK's albums are both critically acclaim across the world, and even their debut album was nominated for a Norwegian Grammy. Later on it came in at 36 on NME's list of "best albums of 2006", and the same year (out of 660.000 registered votes) "Computer Camp Love" came in at number 12 on Australia's national radio's list of listeners favorite tracks - Triple J's Hottest 100. For the US release in 2007 Spin Magazine listed the track "See What I Care" as an "essential download of the summer", and "Computer Camp Love" came in at 88 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the best tracks of the year. DATRAOCK's second album "RED" was also nominate for a Norwegian Grammy, the album was "critics choice of the week" in New York Times, the singles ended up on heavy rotation on Norwegian national radio for seven months (NRK P3), and stateside MTV even headhunted a video for "True Stories" and put it in rotation - bizarrely as this single was never commercially released outside of Norway. DATAROCK is now pretty much a global name. A few indications are the number of listenings on DATAROCK's MySpace profile (3,200,000), the number of views on DATAROCK's YouTube clips, the number of fans on on DATAROCK's Facebook profile, the number of followers on DATAROCK's Twitter account, the way DATAROCK is able to tour globally, and the nature of their world wide distribution. Despite this fact the band is still very much DIY - exclusively signed to their own imprint and pretty much handling everything themselves. So far they've been licensing their releases to Nettwerk Records in Canada and Ministry Of Sound in Australia, but for the upcoming release of their new material DATAROCK breaks new ground by teaming up with San Francisco based designer toy company SUPER7. DATAROCK - LIMITED EDITION is an "urban vinyl" character designed by designer toys legend Brian Flynn and inside the character you'll find a USB stick featuring a brand new DATAROCK EP called "Catcher In The Rye", a brand new DATAROCK LP called "Music For Synchronization", a brand new DATAROCK concert film called "NEVER SAY DIE" and more than 1500 private photos. The release date? SXSW 2011! PRESS QUOTES ON DATAROCK'S SECOND ALBUM - "RED" New York Times - "a frothy elixir out of 1980s synth-pop, art-rock and new wave" Pitchfork - "this band can nail any sound they want, cheekiness be damned" NME - "Irresistibly slinky new wave" BBC - "a hefty percentage of top tunes" Uncut - "The ultimate 1980s homage" Mixmag - "As mischievous as a Scottish terrier trained to operate a spud gun" Clash Music - "the opening of this album is pure science fiction cinema" The Fly - "Still plundering the best of 80's pop as only they can" Artrocker - "Robo rock" Music Week - "High energy indie dance with a sense of the absurd" Metro - "Smart casual really doesn't get any funkier than this" Time Out - "Datarock are really, really good" Kruger - "Superb" Attitude - "The rock have mad one of the bolder 2nd albums of recent times" Teletext - "Cherry-picks the era's best and emerges fresh" Super Sweet - "Great album by one of the most exciting bands around" Glasswerks - "Exciting romp of dance-punk mentalist" Music-News - "Red is a confident statement of self assurance from the Bergen dance due" Female First - " 'Give it up' is the awesome comeback single. A brilliant slice of eighties pop" Ilikemusic - "Datarock's Red is no less than a masterpiece" Planet Notion - "With lyrics that make you smile and dance a happy dance" Efestival - "Red tracksuit wearing Danish electro-funk superstars" Spaceship for Sale - "Brilliant slice of eighties inspired pop" Nerdy-frames - " 'Give It Up' is an irresistible slice of electro euphoria" "No revenge of the nerds. They were champions from the start." Bergens Tidende 6/6 "This is a very clever mindfuck of an album" Dagbladet 5/6 "Warning! This album might lead to increased demand for red tracksuits..." Aftenposten 5/6 "Datarock has grown as a band and as songwriters..." NRK, Lydverket 5/6 "...Datarock is extremely varied, they try on a number of genres, and they master them all" musikknyheter.no 8/10 PRESS QUOTES ON DATAROCK'S DEBUT ALBUM - "DATAROCK DATAROCK" "Doubting Datarock is the future of indie dance? You're taking the piss, rig
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Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Friends

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1:00am CDT

Daughters Of The Sun

Long-running Twin Cities horsepower trio Daughters Of The Sun have been subtly chugging out their faded-tattoo spirit-in-the-sky psych exhaust for at least half a decade now but we didn't catch the drift till March '09, when we got to witness a packed post-midnight smoke-soaked Minneapolis loft set and waved our lighter with the masses. "Ghost With Chains" is their third official full-length (not including some EPs and a killer split) and it's as beautifully moon-burnt and highway-swept as anything they've done. This will be the band's first SXSW appearance, though they've already embarked on several national tours, with another one in the works for early summer 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13011

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Daughters Of The Sun

Long-running Twin Cities horsepower trio Daughters Of The Sun have been subtly chugging out their faded-tattoo spirit-in-the-sky psych exhaust for at least half a decade now but we didn't catch the drift till March '09, when we got to witness a packed post-midnight smoke-soaked Minneapolis... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Hideout

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1:00am CDT

David Thomas Broughton

After a break in the far east, David Thomas Broughton returns with an ambitious plan for 2011 and beyond. David has been playing a peculiar brand of alt folk since 2005. Live performances are legendary and his recordings similarly idiosyncratic. A new album is ready to go and will be released in 2011. David has played many key UK and European festivals (Green Man, End of the Road, Summer Sundae, Primavera). David toured the US in support of The Complete Guide to insufficiency, which was licensed to Plug Research, L.A label. We are talking to a number of labels for a license for the new album, and we'll be working hard in 2011 to fully establish David as an international artist. We promote David primarily through live performance, as this is the best way to experience his music, we are planning a Theatre production to showcase new work in 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11258

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David Thomas Broughton

After a break in the far east, David Thomas Broughton returns with an ambitious plan for 2011 and beyond. David has been playing a peculiar brand of alt folk since 2005. Live performances are legendary and his recordings similarly idiosyncratic. A new album is ready to go and will... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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1:00am CDT

DJ Yoda

DJ Yoda is one of Britain’s most admired, original club DJs and an AV pioneer who is constantly pushing the possibilities of audio-visual manipulation. Encapsulating the very essence of good times, DJ Yoda has transformed clubbing as we know it, throwing down styles as diverse as Hip-Hop, Funk, Baltimore Club, Drum n Bass and even Country music, all cut-up with a awe-inspiring selection of film, TV show and You Tube visuals that elevate his sets to the uniquely sublime. His keenly-defined sense of humour has captured the imagination of the masses making him possibly the only DJ in the world who can fill a club cutting the Indiana Jones theme music with dirty dubstep beats or 80’s pop with New York rap. A judge for three years-worth of DMC DJ World Finals, tipped by Q Magazine as one of ‘The 10 DJs you must see before you die’ and voted alongside DJ Premier as ‘One of the Top Three DJs in the World’ in Hip-Hop Connection magazine, DJ Yoda represents a new brand of mix-master who can happily play any kind of music to make people dance. In the last year alone, DJ Yoda has: • Played on the same bill as Steve Martin, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock at the HBO Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. • Sold out London’s Koko on his critically acclaimed ‘Magic Cinema Show’ tour. • Performed alongside the likes of Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson and Fatboy Slim. • DJ’d to packed-out clubs everywhere from Beijing to New York. • Mixed up the Champions League highlights with a tongue-in-cheek soundtrack for ITV’s Champions League Final preview show, blowing ITV Sports presenter Matt Smith’s mind along the way. • Performed with Lily Allen providing exclusive visuals. • Earned a barrel full of accolades for mixing the Fabric Live 39 CD. • Hosted an hour-long show for BBC Radio 1 mixing-up highlights of their 40-year history as part of their official anniversary celebrations. • Been voted No.28 in Datatransmission’s publicly voted Top 40 DJs Poll, making him the highest placed Hip-Hop DJ. • Been nominated for a Sony Radio Award in the ‘Music Special’ category for his "Cut & Paste" documentary for BBC Radio 1. Following his successful re-scoring of both ‘The Goonies’ and ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ on the festival circuit in 2003 and 2004, Yoda’s notoriety as the most exciting Audio-Visual innovator has escalated, with his ‘DJ Yoda Goes To The Movies’ tours achieving legendary status. His current ‘Magic Cinema Show’ takes the AV art form into brand new territory utilising cutting edge DVD mixing equipment that he has been instrumental in developing. Aside from his constant touring, DJ Yoda has completed the fourth instalment of his lauded ‘How To Cut and Paste’ mix CD series. Following on from Vol. 3’s ‘The 80s Edition’ - a collage of his favourite pop, hip-hop and movie moments from the 1980s - Volume 4 is a truly surprising and groundbreaking edition. No stranger to breaking new ground, Yoda’s other achievements include providing Pete Tong with his first ever hip-hop Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 - bootleg copies of which have been doing the rounds ever since - plus his "Mini-Mix" for Annie Mac's show was also voted, by listeners, as the best mix ever broadcast on the show. With his abilities as a DJ and Audio Visual tour-de-force in no doubt, Yoda’s skills as a musician were confirmed with the release of his debut artist album, ‘The Amazing Adventures Of DJ Yoda’ in 2006. Providing beats for the likes of Biz Markie, 2005 MOBO-winner Sway, Princess Superstar, Jungle Brothers, MC Paul Barman, and a host of other vocalists, ‘The Amazing Adventures Of DJ Yoda’ was critically acclaimed gaining rave reviews across the board. Having recently provided music for Film, TV and Advertising he is now working on a new album due for release in 2009 and still hopes to work with all the cast of Sesame Street on a turntablist DJ track.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14167

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DJ Yoda

DJ Yoda “Q-bert is universally acknowledged as the best scratcher in the world,” says DJ Yoda – AKA Duncan Beiny - undoubtedly also at the top of that field, “I remember cutting out this interview with Q-bert from an American rap magazine when I was 16 and sticking it on... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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1:00am CDT

Echo

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Echo

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Lamberts

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1:00am CDT

Elizabeth & the Catapult

“I’d hope there’s humor to both of our albums, but they’re actually quite different from one another,” says Elizabeth Ziman, the singer/songwriter/keyboardist behind Elizabeth & the Catapult. “While Taller Children has the sarcastic lightness of a Woody Allen film, the new record’s more in the vein of Kubrick or Lynch. It’s a bit darker, a bit more tongue-in-cheek—another side to who we are.” The reason for this shift isn’t as simple as a sudden breakup or breakdown. The dissonant strains are lurking between the lines, from the clanging chords and galloping groove of “The Horse and the Missing Cart” to the hopeful but bitter contrasts of “Thank You For Nothing,” a heartbroken ballad that channels the Buddhist teachings of an old Leonard Cohen poem. As it turns out, Elizabeth read Cohen’s Book of Longing collection from cover to cover while working on the Lincoln Center song cycle—performed last spring for a commission from NPR’s John Schaefer—that gave The Other Side of Zero its title and a handful of tracks. As the pages sunk in, one particular theme stood out: Cohen’s struggle to meet Buddhist goals in a monastery, which Elizabeth felt paralleled her own coming-of-age struggles while living and growing up in New York City. “Once I finished the book,” she says, “I realized that reaching this zen state wasn’t a realistic goal. Not for Leonard, and certainly not for me. It’s more about the intent of letting go, and being able to laugh after you fall.” Cohen’s book also helped Elizabeth see parallels between the pain and growth in relationships and the gestures of balance in Buddhism. Songs about taming the extremes, finding similarities between opposites, and accepting the moment. While “Thank You For Nothing” sounds pretty self-explanatory, it does more than pull the plug on a flatlining relationship. It exposes the blurry line between gratitude and ingratitude, and how they often feed off of each other. (“I’ll just keep saying it/Thank you, thank you/Thank you for everything/Thank you for nothing at all.”) Meanwhile, “The Horse and the Missing Cart” is a cautionary tale about seizing the day; about actually doing things, rather than worrying about whether or not you should act. Which brings us to why The Other Side of Zero is Elizabeth & the Catapult’s rawest set of recordings yet. Unlike their thoroughly-demoed debut—an album that took two years to complete—the Zero sessions boiled down to a month of recording with producer Tony Berg (Peter Gabriel, Phantom Planet, Jesca Hoop) and such respected sidemen as guitarist Blake Mills and Tom Waits’ longtime touring keyboardist, Patrick Warren. The result was rough but refined, bruised but beautiful, as if Berg had placed a mic in a room and walked away, letting Elizabeth and drummer Danny Molad do their thing. Or as Elizabeth puts it, “This record’s more abrasive, more blatantly honest—perhaps even rude at times. Maybe intentionally so.” Rude isn’t the right word. More like scrappy and spontaneous, with Elizabeth’s film score skills—for a while there, she wanted to be a scene-stealing composer—coloring each song like a Technicolor movie print. Take “Go Away My Lover,” a dagger-drawing duet that brings a couple to its close alongside speaker-smacking drums, demented whistles, and a call-and-response chorus that races to put all of this—the memories, the longing, and ultimately, the regret—to rest. And then there’s the title track. Led by a lean, winding piano line, it builds to a spine-tingling crescendo alongside the honey-dipped harmonies of Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings—a collaboration that was completely unplanned. Not that you’d notice, considering how seamless it sounds. One thing Elizabeth made sure to write down months in advance were her lyrics, which often take months of intensive editing. And even then, it’s hard to let them go without poring over every last word. Especially in this case—a highly personal examination of love and loss, and growing older. “Even the happiest sounding pop songs on this record have a tinge of regret and darkness to them,” explains Elizabeth. “And thank goodness for that. Ultimately that’s the only way I’d feel comfortable singing them. I’m drawn to the ambiguity like a menacing smile.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13879

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Elizabeth & the Catapult

Hi, I am an artist from Brooklyn and have released 2 records on Verve Records, the latest being "The Other Side Of Zero." I guess my band sounds somewhere between Joan As Police Woman and Sara Bareilles. I am in the process of writing and recording my next record and hope to have... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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1:00am CDT

Estados Alterados

English Version Estados Alterados was formed in 1986 by a group of young students: Elvis (Fernando Sierra, vocals), Tato (Gabriel Lopera, keyboards & programming), and Ricky (Ricardo Restrepo, drums), who stepped in for Mana (Carlos Uribe) after he passed away in a car accident. Since its start, Estados Alterados has explored electronic rock, then known and admired by few in Latin America, going on to become a pioneering band in the Spanish-speaking world. Their 1990 self-titled debut album experimented with acoustic and electronic sounds inspired by the synthesizers and sequencers of the time. They count Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, Devo, and Gary Newman, among others, as their influences. Their latest effort, Romances Cientificos (Scientific Romances), was released in 2010 after an absence of more than ten years from the studio. The cutting edge sound of this twelve-track album produced by UK native Phil Vinall (Placebo, Radiohead, Zo©, Elastica) confirms Estados Alterados' return with its uncompromising innovation intact. In March of this same year, the band launched its Latin American tour with Coldplay in Bogot¡, followed by festival appearances in Mexico City (Vive Latino), Medelln (Altavoz), and Bogot¡ (Rock al Parque 2010). Joining the band on stage since November 2009: Alejandro Jaramillo, Carlos Calvo and Oliver Camargo. *** Estados Alterados became a pioneer of the modern Colombian Rock scene, paving the road for others to follow. Juanes, then singer/guitarist for Ekhymosis, toured with the band as a guest member. Estados Alterados also collaborated with H©ctor Buitrago and Andrea Echeverri who then went on to form Aterciopelados. The band's first hit singles, Muevete (Move) and El Velo (The Veil), from their debut album-Estados Alterados- (1991) produced by Colombian Rock legend Victor Garcia, are now considered classics of the overall Latin American electronic music scene. A major milestone was reached in 1991 when MTV began airing the video for El Velo, directed by Simon Brand (Shakira, La Ley, Juanes), as this was the first music video from a Colombian band to be on MTV's play rotation. This was followed up by the videos for Selfish (1993), Nada (Nothing 1993), Seres de la Noche (Night Beings 1993), and La Fiebre de Marzo (Spring Fever 1995) also receiving ongoing airplay by MTV, BOX, TeleHit, and other music video channels throughout North & South America. Another milestone was reached in 1993 when Estados Alterados became the first Colombian rock band to embark on a tour of the United States, launching headfirst into this market at a time when Colombian Rock was virtually unknown. The band begins to experiment with sounds from other genres for their second and third albums, Cuarto Acto(Act Four 1993) and Rojo Sobre Rojo (Red on Red 1995). Camilo Zuleta joins the band as its lead guitarist, while Federico Lopez, their studio guitarist and live sound engineer, gets more involved with the production of these efforts. Federico and English DJ/Producer Richard Blair (Peter Gabriel, Sidestepper) handled the final production duties on Cuarto Acto. The later half of the 90s brought about major changes to the band. In 1996, Estados Alterados decides to leave its label, Discos Fuentes, prompting the release of its greatest hits album Lo Esencial-Extracto 89-96. Then in 1998, the band starts work on a new album with Argentinean Musician/Producer and Latin Grammy Awarded, Tweety Gonzalez (Soda Stereo, Gustavo Cerati, Fito Paez). Unfortunately, this 4th studio album, recorded in Guatemala, was never publicly released due to the new label's collapse. That same year saw Tweety Gonzalez perform with the band at Bogota's Rock al Parque, which would be the band's final live show of the 90's. At the end of the decade, Warner Music Latina invites Estados Alterados to perform a track on the Spanish Rock tribute album to The Cure, Por que No Puedo Ser Tº (Why Can't I be You 1999). The band's rendition of A Forest proves to be yet another example of the band's original sound and style. The band became a sort of myth in these intervening years of creative silence. In fact, when the legendary Gustavo Cerati was recently asked about Rock music in Colombia, he responded, I always think of Estados Alterados. ~ Viviane Mahieux/Glenn Arango Spanish Version Estados Alterados es el producto de una amistad que naci³ en 1986 entre j³venes estudiantes en Medelln, Colombia: Elvis (Fernando Sierra ' voz), Tato (Gabriel Lopera ' teclados y programaci³n), y Ricky (Ricardo Restrepo ' baterista), quien ingresa al grupo reemplazando a Mana (Carlos Uribe, fallecido en un accidente automovilstico). Desde su inicio, Estados Alterados explora el rock electr³nico, entonces conocido y admirado por pocos en Latinoam©rica, convirti©ndose en un grupo pionero en el mundo de habla hispana. Su primer disco hom³nimo sale a finales de 1990. Este ¡lbum independiente experimenta con una combinaci³n de sonidos electr³nicos y acºsticos inspirados por los sintetizadores y secuenciadores del momento. Kraftwert, Depeche Mode, Devo, Gary Newman entre otros conforman sus influencias. Su m¡s reciente ¡lbum, Romances Cientficos, se lanza en el 2010 despu©s de m¡s de diez a±os sin trabajo de estudio. Producido por el productor brit¡nico Phil Vinall (Placebo, Radiohead, Zoe, Elastica), este ¡lbum de 12 canciones y un sonido vanguardista confirma que Estados Alterados vuelve a los escenarios con su compromiso de innovaci³n intacto. En marzo del mismo a±o, Estados Alterados empieza su gira en Latinoam©rica con un concierto junto a Coldplay en Bogot¡, seguido por el festival Vive Latino en M©xico D.F, Altavoz en Medelln y Rock al Parque 2010 en Bogot¡. Con la banda en escena desde noviembre 2009 están: Alejandro Jaramillo, Carlos Calvo and Oliver Camargo. *** Los primeros hits de Estados Alterados, Mu©vete y El Velo, incluidos en su primer ¡lbum Estados Alterados (1991), el cual fue producido por Vctor Garca leyenda del rock colombiano, son ahora cl¡sicos del rock electr³nico latinoamericano. Con El Velo, video dirigido por Sim³n Brand (Shakira, La Ley, Juanes) en 1991, la cadena MTV decide por primera vez abrirle el espacio a una banda colombiana de rock. Esta fue la plataforma para que otros videos del grupo, como Selfish (1993), Nada (1993), Seres de la Noche (1993) y La Fiebre de Marzo (1995), fueran programados en MTV, BOX, TeleHit y otros canales musicales, desde Estados Unidos hasta Argentina. En 1993 Estados Alterados inicia la primera gira de un grupo de rock colombiano en los Estados Unidos, enfrent¡ndose al mercado anglosaj³n cuando el rock en espa±ol aun tena poco espacio en los medios. Desde sus inicios, Estados Alterados crey³ en el movimiento rock en su idioma y as es como Juanes entonces cantante y guitarrista de Ekhymosis acompa±a a la banda por casi tres a±os como guitarrista invitado. El grupo tambi©n colabora con H©ctor y Andrea, quienes posteriormente seran Aterciopelados, y con otras importantes bandas latinoamericanas. Federico L³pez, quien desde el primer ¡lbum haba estado con la banda como guitarrista de sesi³n e ingeniero de sonido en vivo, entra a hacer parte de la producci³n de Cuarto Acto (1993) y Rojo sobre Rojo (1995) producciones en donde se experiment³ con mºsicos de otros g©neros. La mezcla de Cuarto Acto fue compartida por el mismo Federico L³pez y el ingl©s Richard Blair. Este ºltimo trabaj³ con Peter Gabriel, y fue uno de los fundadores del grupo Sidestepper. En estas dos producciones tambi©n se cont³ con la ayuda de Camilo Zuleta como guitarrista de la banda. Para el a±o 1996 Estados Alterados decide terminar su contrato con Discos Fuentes y la disquera decide sellar este episodio lanzando al mercado una recopilaci³n con el nombre de Estados Alterados-Lo Esencial Extracto 89-96. En 1998, durante la crisis interna en su pas, Estados Alterados se arriesga nuevamente y junto al ganador del Grammy, Tweety Gonz¡lez (teclista de Soda Stereo, productor de Gustavo Cerati y Fito P¡ez entre otros), emprenden la empresa de producir un nuevo disco. Desafortunadamente, este nunca sali³ al mercado deb
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15093

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Estados Alterados

English Version Estados Alterados was formed in 1986 by a group of young students: Elvis (Fernando Sierra, vocals), Tato (Gabriel Lopera, keyboards & programming), and Ricky (Ricardo Restrepo, drums), who stepped in for Mana (Carlos Uribe) after he passed away in a car accident. Since... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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1:00am CDT

Fared Shafinury & Tehranosaurus

Fared Shafinury is an Iranian-American musician living in Tehran, Iran and Austin, Texas. Born on the Gulf of Mexico, Shafinury absorbed the feel and rhythms of jazz, blues, indie rock, western classical and north Hindustani music. However, it is Persian classical music that has always held a sacred place in his heart. Although primarily self-taught in the setar, santur, and the vocal repertoire known as the radiff, Shafinury has had the privilege of studying under some of Iran’s most prominent Masters including: Ostad Mozaffari, Ostad Zolghadr, Ostad Shaari, Ostad Soukuti and Ostad Mohammad Reza Lotfi. At 26 years of age, Shafinury’s music is the progeny of his talent, passion, and environments - producing a sound that is simultaneously singular in character and universal in appeal. Shafinury has recorded his forth-coming début full-length album, Behind the Seas, at Avaye Darya studios in Tehran and at Premium in Austin, Texas. Now, back in the states, Fared has brought together friends and talent from Austin's vibrant music scene - including Jason Mckenzie of Atash on Tabla, Drummer Andy Beaudoin, Chris Ledesma on Bass and Guitar, Emmon Hall & Roberto Riggio on Violin, and Joey Santori on Cello. Playing under the name Tehranosaurus, the band brings to life Shafinury's modern vision of Persian classical music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12449

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Fared Shafinury & Tehranosaurus

Fared Shafinury is an Iranian-American musician living in Tehran, Iran and Austin, Texas. Born on the Gulf of Mexico, Shafinury absorbed the feel and rhythms of jazz, blues, indie rock, western classical and north Hindustani music. However, it is Persian classical music that has always... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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1:00am CDT

Flosstradamus

Flosstradamus, the oft-mentioned Chicago DJ duo comprised of J2K (Josh Young) and Autobot (Curt Cameruci) have been dominating the party scene nationwide with their tag-team DJ sets (3 turntables, 2 mixers) for just over a year and show no signs of slowing down. But let’s get one thing straight, for the record: no more Wu-Tang requests, please! Both established DJs in Chicago prior to their alliance as Flosstradamus, J2K and Autobot initially linked up while DJing a house party together in 2005, decided to start performing as a duo, and the rest is history. Gathering vast influences from their respective backgrounds in punk and hip-hop, Flosstradamus brought normally divided crowds together with their unique mixes of Baltimore club, hip-hop, house, obscure remixes, and juke. A monthly party soon followed (“Get Outta The Hood”) at Chicago’s Town Hall Pub, and within a year Flosstradamus turned a stagnant bar into the proverbial place-to-be, lines stretching down the block while sweaty kids crowd surf and get down inside. National press soon began to take notice, with features in URB (“Next 100 for 2006”), MTV (featured in “My Block”), and The Fader. Other recent accolades of note include 2006-2010 appearances at SXSW, CMJ, Pitchfork Festival, Pop Montreal, parties for VICE, The Fader, Jane Magazine, DKNY, URB, and Puma, not to mention performances with Clipse, Common, and Rick Ross.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14746

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Flosstradamus

Flosstradamus spent the last 8 years breaking new sounds around the globe and becoming club kings in the process. But how do they keep doing it? J2K and Autobot’s knack for flipping your favorite tracks in unexpected new ways (from their earliest DJ blends to high-energy hybrids... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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1:00am CDT

Franz Nicolay

Franz Nicolay is that multi-instrumentalist and man-about-town you've seen with cabaret-punk circus World/Inferno Friendship Society, gypsy-klezmer carnies Guignol, and world's best bar band the Hold Steady. He founded the NYC composer-performer collective Anti-Social Music; published his first story collection, "Complicated Gardening Techniques" in 2009; and released his third solo record, "Luck And Courage," in 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13874

Artists

Franz Nicolay

Franz Nicolay is that multi-instrumentalist and man-about-town you've seen with cabaret-punk circus World/Inferno Friendship Society, gypsy-klezmer carnies Guignol, and world's best bar band the Hold Steady. He founded the NYC composer-performer collective Anti-Social Music; published... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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1:00am CDT

Friska Viljor

“Friska Viljor’s songs are heart-on-sleeve, declamatory and impossible to dislike. Bravo indeed.” - Dan Cairns, London Times “The Swedish band Friska Viljor have done a lovesickness album causing waves of enthusiasm.” - Rolling Stone “For all their intentions to capture desperation and bitterness, Bravo! is a decidedly upbeat affair, buoyant enough to sidestep genre ruts with tingeling, spirited energy.” - Chris Roberts, Uncut Line Up: Joakim Sveningsson - Vocal, mandolin,ukulele, guitar, bass. Daniel Johansson - Vocal, organ, drums, glockenspiel, accordion, trumpet. Friska Viljor´s journey as a band started five years ago with two broken hearts and two broken men trying to find happiness again in ways that may have been questioned. Media thrived on our story and couldn´t really seem to let it go, despite repeated attempts from our side to lift other topics into the light. So, once and for all: That was then, and since then lots of things have happened. Hearts no longer broken. Alcohol no longer an obsession, nor our greatest inspiration. Women no longer an object of despise but celebration, most of the time anyway. In other words, a lot of things have changed during these first five years, and hopefully things will keep on doing so. Anyway, we´re here to tell you about our upcoming album “The Beginning of the Beginning of the End”. Early 2010 we both were a bit fed up with our dear hometown Stockholm. After some deep thinking we took the easy way out and did what´s starting to become a cliché amongst Swedish artists; we moved to Berlin. During our three month stay there we set up as our goal to complete the composing of the album before returning home, having only the actual recordings left when coming back to our studio in Stockholm. Returning home the 31st of May we didn´t bring a single song… We did have a great time there though. Then summer came. It brought sun, blue skies, boat rides, bathing and fishing. Then suddenly came darkness, cold and snow. Second cliché during this short story coming up…Inspiration appeared! From that inspiration emerged our fourth album ”The Beginning of the Beginning of the End”. An album full of grandure. You still get the drastic leaps between genres and our typical instrumentation with everything from mandolin, ukelele and glockenspiel to accordion, trumpet and kalimba. A clear change though, is the way we´ve been approaching our songs and emotions explained in the lyrics. Instead of, as earlier, applying happy music to sad lyrics and vice versa we´ve now started to emphasize the melancholic lyrics with sad music and, again, vice versa. To make it short - We´re a bit lazy so it took a while, but when we finally got started we managed to make something really nice. We´re very proud of this album, and we hope that you´ll like it. /daniel & joakim
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12552

Artists

Friska Viljor

“Friska Viljor’s songs are heart-on-sleeve, declamatory and impossible to dislike. Bravo indeed.” - Dan Cairns, London Times “The Swedish band Friska Viljor have done a lovesickness album causing waves of enthusiasm.” - Rolling Stone “For all their intentions to capture... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Malaia

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1:00am CDT

Futures

2010 is rapidly turning into the year of Futures. The release of their debut single “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”, debut mini album “The Holiday” and a full headline tour in Feb/March 2010 were a critically acclaimed success. This ambition that the band has insisted to peruse has now lead to their headline show at The Borderline in September 2010 selling out in only 3 days.

Formed in late 2009, London four piece Futures’ debut single “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” shows a band at the height of their powers, stamping their footprint as the next wave in the pop rock world. When entering the studio to record the band took a fresh approach to the record process, which opened their eyes to a whole new way of writing songs. “We’d stay up all night re-writing and constantly changing parts around. We’d start drum takes at 3 am and finish the day midnight,” explains West. “There’s a lot of Hammond organ on the album which we really want to come across in the live show. This time round the studio really developed us as songwriters, and now we can’t sit still. We haven’t stopped writing since. ” The band create a stunning mix of alternative rock with pop sensibilities, taking influence from bands such as Death Cab For Cutie and Jimmy Eat World.

Futures followed the release of the single with their debut mini album on the 1st March 2010. “The Holiday” mini album consisted of the tracks – “16”; “Take Me Home”; “Sal Paradise”; “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”; “Holiday”; “The Summer” and “Thank You”. The album was released to widespread critical acclaim and also garnered them a Radio One session at BBC’s Maida Vale studios. The band’s full debut album is now written and set for release soon.

Still with only a handful of gigs to date the band have already built up a loyal following, through that most honest of avenues - word of mouth. With only one self-release to date the band have already got almost 2 million myspace plays, ready to take on the ever growing online music community. Futures is Ant West (vocals/guitar), Casey Roarty (guitar), Christian Ward (bass) and George Lindsay (drums).

Booked by CAA and an accomplished live act, Futures have recently headlined Kerrang’s stage Slamdunk festivals.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11936

Artists

Futures

2010 is rapidly turning into the year of Futures. The release of their debut single “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”, debut mini album “The Holiday” and a full headline tour in Feb/March 2010 were a critically acclaimed success. This ambition that the band has insisted to peruse has... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
BD Riley's

1:00am CDT

Gabriel Prokofiev

Gabriel Prokofiev is a London-based composer, producer, and founder of the NONCLASSICAL record label & club night (www.nonclassical.co.uk). Since he was 10 he has been leading a double life: playing in Rock bands, background in producing dance music & hip-hop, alongside composing Classical music. These two lives have collided in his pioneering nonclassical project for which he makes Remixes of contemporary classical music and DJs classical music in night-clubs. After studying classical music and electroacoustic composition at both Birmingham and York universities, he took a break from classical and formed a band (UK Punk-funk electro act Spektrum) and became a full time producer, making Electro & Hip-hop music under the name Medasyn and a variety of other guises. Then he returned to his classical roots in 2003, composing a critically acclaimed String Quartet No1 ("Stunning" DJ Magazine, "defies comparison" Daily Telegraph) which he released on his own independent label NONCLASSICAL, complete with Remixes of the original Quartet. His compositions include a well received 2nd String Quartet, 'Sleeveless Scherzo' for solo violin & solo dancer commissioned by the Rambert Dance Company; as well as the groundbreaking Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra. This concerto premiered by DJ Yoda & the Heritage Orchestra at The Scala in Kings Cross has been performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra with Beni G to a packed Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, won Best Comtemporary Classical CD at the 2010 Independent Music Awards, and was recently premiered by the 'Present Music' ensemble in the USA. Other recent works include a book of piano music for Russian virtuoso Pianist GeNIA (recently released on the Nonclassical label), a large scale work 'IMPORT/EXPORT' for percussionist Joby Burgess's group Powerplant, using Junk objects; a collection of songs for cutting edge vocal trio Juice; a concerto for 'dancing' Viola, String Orchestra, Trombones & Percussion; and a 3rd String Quartet premiered by the Ruysdael Quartet to a packed Wigmore Hall in May 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10992

Artists

Gabriel Prokofiev

Gabriel Prokofiev is a London-based composer, producer, and founder of the NONCLASSICAL record label & club night (www.nonclassical.co.uk). Since he was 10 he has been leading a double life: playing in Rock bands, background in producing dance music & hip-hop, alongside composing... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Velveeta Room

Tags All Ages

1:00am CDT

Generationals

It’s been an active summer for New Orleans’ Generationals. Grant, Ted, and drummer Tess Brunet wrote several new songs during a housesitting session at The Spellcaster Lodge (home of Quintron & Ms. Pussycat) in New Orleans. They tracked their second LP, ACTOR-CASTOR in Washington DC with Con Law producer Daniel Black, then left for Austin in August to record a four-song EP with Bill Baird at Baby Blue. They tracked in a sweaty, distinctly sound-porous box by day and swam in Barton Springs as an evening reward. It was the first time Generationals had recorded a body of work with anyone else.  In their second release, Trust (EP), the band is audibly transitioning from a jangling, sun-kissed sound in the vein of Aztec Camera or Felt to pop drones distinctly more hypnotic, textured, and challenging to conjure accurate comparisons for. This is certainly not to say to say that the sun no longer shines in the Big Easy. The shimmering hooks, girl-group choruses, and late-summer breeziness of Con Law remain intact in EP’s title track ("Trust"), but are joined by feedback loops, drum-machine beats, and abstractly dubbed-out, wobbling basslines throbbing organically in the mix. Con Law’s “When They Fight They Fight” may be Generationals’ early-career singsong anthem, but songs like “Say For Certain” and “Victim of Trap” are their lilting, droning annunciations of their burgeoning post-pop sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12762

Artists

Generationals

Generationals are a duo from New Orleans that write short tight pop and rock tunes generally intended for dancing. Their third full length record will come out in 2013.http://generationals.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

Tags 18+

1:00am CDT

Grillade + Special Guest

In an era where artistsʼ careers begin and end in the blink of an eye, Grillade (pronounced “gree-YAHD”) is building for the future. The six-piece Soul-Rock band from San Francisco was not built on blogs but on stages. They havenʼt churned out a series of a dozen mixtapes with disposable, forgettable songs to try and make a splash on the world wide web. Theyʼve, instead, been in the studio, crafting their art and sound as a band - and the results are stellar. Borrowing their name from the traditional Creole dish made of meat braised in a rich sauce with vegetables, Grillade too is hearty and ﬁlling. Fronted by vocalist Ragen Fykes, the band is as many parts Betty Davis and Nancy Sinatra as it is Cream and Jefferson Airplane. Where Fykesʼ lyrics recall so many classic Rock and R&B refrains, the work of lead guitarist Nate Mercereau will call to mind the likes of Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Prince - not only for his virtuoso talent but also for the catchy, lasting melodies that he plays. As the band continues to prepare their debut full-length release, they offer, as an introduction, “Dream Of You” and “The Meeting” which, while sweet and sophisticated, are only a small peek at what lies ahead. Producer, keyboardist and percussionist, Keelay offers up: “Weʼre musicians - artists. Grillade is a band that was born in an era where bedroom producers, singers and rappers are a dime a dozen. But we are playing the gigs, we are spending the time in the studio, we are crafting a brand new sound”. And that they are. Formed long before Grillade, Derek Taylor (drums), Ben Schwier (keys) and Josh Lippi (bass) are The Park, alongside axeman Nate Mercereau. The band has spent the better part of 5 years establishing themselves as San Franciscoʼs premier rhythm section, continuing to back acts such as: international touring phenom Alice Russell, soul legend Darondo and more. The bandʼs exceptional ability to seamlessly cross genres and master any style landed them in the target of Fykes and Keelay, and in collaborating, the sum has become well more than the parts involved. Performing their ﬁrst string of shows in the winter of 2010, the band has already captured the attention of Beyond Race Magazine, URB, XLR8R and AOL and with an album in the works, plans on capturing the attention of the general population as well. Look for Grillade to perform at a venue near you this year and check their forthcoming debut LP, coming soon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13386

Artists

Grillade

In an era where artistsʼ careers begin and end in the blink of an eye, Grillade (pronounced “gree-YAHD”) is building for the future. The six-piece Soul-Rock band from San Francisco was not built on blogs but on stages. They havenʼt churned out a series of a dozen mixtapes with... Read More →

Grillade + Special Guest

In an era where artistsʼ careers begin and end in the blink of an eye, Grillade (pronounced “gree-YAHD”) is building for the future. The six-piece Soul-Rock band from San Francisco was not built on blogs but on stages. They havenʼt churned out a series of a dozen mixtapes with... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Malverde

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1:00am CDT

Hadag Nahash

Booming out of Jerusalem in 1996 HADAG NAHASH, became the biggest band Israel has to offer. Its music combines fresh Hip Hop, rock, reggae and funk sounds, and bringing forth tight grooves with Middle Eastern flavor. Their unique sound attracted many dedicated followers, as well as vast media reception. They’ve gained momentum year after year, and today are considered the best selling Hip Hop artist in Israel. Early in their career, Hadag Nahash managed to walk the fine line between popularity to social agenda. Known for their feverish agenda, they’ve become the social moral critics of Israeli society. Their songs promote equality and civil rights, and create a soundtrack to the local struggle against racism and corruption. This unique perspective made them the center of attention, both internationally as well as locally. Throughout the years, Hadag Nahash members have volunteered for various social causes around Israel. They are especially known for their activity in “the one shekel festival”, which is an NGO aimed at bridging cultural gaps, that was created by band member Shaanan Streett some nine years ago Almost a decade after their debut album, their bass vibes still boom the radio stations in Israel. They’ve received recognition over and over, and were rewarded for their work six times, with awards including: best band of the year, album of the year, best video of the year and best lyricists of the year. Almost every album they’ve released attained gold or platinum status. Israeli TV has several times aired documentary films about the band, its music, and its activities. Hadag Nahash’s success and agenda has paved their way to sharing stages with international acts such as The Black Eyed Peas and Cypress Hill, The Streets, Leeroy (Saian Supa Crew). They’ve toured the UK and the United States several times. In 2008 Hadag Nahash contributed their music to Adam Sandler’s movie “You Don’t Mess With The Zohan“, which exposed their unique and creative sound to vast audience worldwide. Last year, Hadag Nahash released their fifth studio album named “6″ with internationally acclaimed musical producer Yossi Fine at the helm. The album attained gold status in Israel.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12613

Artists

Hadag Nahash

Booming out of Jerusalem in 1996 HADAG NAHASH, became the biggest band Israel has to offer. Its music combines fresh Hip Hop, rock, reggae and funk sounds, and bringing forth tight grooves with Middle Eastern flavor. Their unique sound attracted many dedicated followers, as well as... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
tenOak

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1:00am CDT

Iron Age

Artists

Iron Age

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Headhunters

Tags 18+

1:00am CDT

J*DaVeY

Female vocalist Miss Jack Davey (Briana Cartwright) and producer Brook D’Leau (Brook Davis) are the flamboyant twosome that is J*Davey. The signature sound that they create is an eclectic mix of neo-soul, new wave, funk, and hip-hop that defies the creative constraints of today’s narrowly defined musical categories. The rhythmically hypnotic electronic mélange that D’Leau brews is imbued with Jack’s haunting lyrical intrigue and addictively smooth sonic inventions. She was born in St. Louis, MO (August 18, 1981) into a Classical Jazz and Jazz Fusion environment that firmly grounded her in the history of Black Urban Music in the United States. Miss Jack’s earliest musical memories are of the joyous hours on end spent listening to the sounds of Miles, Monk, and Coltrane being blasted on her grandpa’s stereo. But by the time she was eight years old her relocation to Los Angeles, CA caused her to re-prioritize her musical interests. The strains of Hip Hop and R & B crept into her psyche and reorganized her musical understanding and appreciation while she was growing up in California’s San Fernando Valley. Miss Jack absorbed elements of World Music,Salsa, Reggae, Pop Rock, Heavy Metal, and even Kathleen Battle’s operatic explorations into her burgeoning style as she circumnavigated Hollywood’s music scene. This episode in her artistic development along with her meteoric performances as a featured member of a Hip Hop dance troupe, The Mini Brat Pack, in the early 1990s eventually led to her being signed to MCA Records as a member of an all-girl singing group, D.E.F. (Doin’ Everythang Funky) the following year. The commercially unsuccessful experience with the group lasted virtually throughout her high school career and the 1990s. The group’s music was never released to the public, however, the time spent in the studio and rehearsals allowed Miss Jack to hone her skills as a lyricist, poet, rapper, and singer. More importantly she was inspired to broaden her creative horizons by her exposure to a diverse variety of music, musicians, and music industry professionals. And as fate would have it the duo was introduced to each other by a mutual high school friend. And neither of them was ever the same thereafter. Soon after they met, Miss Jack’s evolution as a multimedia artiste began in earnest during her matriculation at Sarah Lawrence College in New York where she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Creative Writing. Miss Jack also explored the fashion industry in New York City, designing and modeling daring New Age couture in avant-garde fashion magazines and shows while she was still a college coed. She manufactured her fashion forward sensibility there as a result. And it was against this backdrop that she and high school friend, Brook Davis, decided to meld their mutual musical identity. He was born into the music business in Los Angeles, CA ( date ). Brook’s father, Rondell, was a successful studio musician who encouraged his scion to experiment with the myriad musical instruments and devices that cluttered their household. Almost from the start the precocious prodigy gravitated to electronic keyboards and drum modules despite the fact that his dad was an accomplished electric bassist. As a child he constantly tinkered with interesting melodic and harmonic structures to create unique tracks that had an identity that stood apart from the music that he heard around him. Early on Brook’s musical tastes and compositions demonstrated an affinity for the bombastic electronica of protagonists like Prince, the Talking Heads, Radiohead, The Eurhythmics, and The Police - elements of which emerge throughout the surreal soundscapes that he creates today. While Jack surrendered to the call of her muse immediately, Brook was more hesitant. Early on he did not fully understand the power and appeal of his music and his creative process. As a result at first he eschewed the spotlight and the attendant trappings of the music business. His father’s experiences taught young Brook an appreciation for the behind the scenes machinations of the music biz – haggling with record company suits, negotiating with band members and promoters, supervising agents and business managers - but perhaps left him somewhat less enthralled with the rigors of takin’ it to the stage- i.e. dealing with the press and fans. However, through time and necessity, Brook evolved into a Producer/Performer Extraordinaire, a talented music business manager who is also a consummate master of moving the crowd through the savory stew of sound, soul, and syncopation. The twosome spent the early part of the new millennium collaborating with a variety of artists who shared their creative vision. Working and performing with other acts like Sa-Ra, The Roots, Marco Polo, 4 Hero, and J Dilla helped them to streamline their sound and find their audience. Musicians and music industry personnel quickly caught on and became instant fans. Most notable among them was none other Prince himself. J*Davey’s fortunes changed significantly in November 2007 when Prince invited them to open for him in Las Vegas at his 3121 Club. Soon thereafter they were signed by Warner Bros.’ Rock Division. In addition, in 2008 their seminal double disc debut independent release entitled “The Beauty in Distortion”/”The Land of the Lost” solidified their underground audience and catapulted them onto the worldwide music scene. European deejays and impresarios like Gilles Petersen, Benji B, and Berry King got wind of their game-changing sound and gave the group broad and important exposure on the continent. At first, Miss Jack’s mohawked coiffure and D’Leau’s zany stage-wear were the major attraction. They were as fun to watch as they were to listen to. While their unique look may have caused audience members to gawk at first, it was the music that made them stay and ignited them into a frenzy. Brook punctuates the tenuous balance of human spirituality and intellect with the atmospheric blessings of his keyboard creations. One does not listen to his music, instead you are completely and totally enveloped by its omnipresence. Harmonic convention, standardized rhythms, and straight-jacket song structure are unwelcome in this sonic ecosphere. At its core D’Leau’s perseverant pursuit of musical experimentation in rhythm, motion, and real time on record and on stage is nothing short of awe-inspiring. And seeing him work his magic live and in living color is a miraculous sight to behold. And Miss Jack’s slim, sexy, sinewy physique caresses lyrics and alternatively whispers, coos, yells and belts syllables that cut deep into one’s reverie like shards of broken glass. She uses her voice to pierce and slice away all vestiges of her listeners’ inattention and apathy. Miss Jack commands you to be in the moment with her, leaving one completely open and vulnerable to her musical whims. And once she lays your emotions bare, she vocally picks and prods until you succumb and submit to her will. J*Davey’s songs engulf the listener in a clarity of raw emotional energy and soul-stirring spiritual focus in a way that makes it immediately apparent that this music is completely unlike anything that you have ever heard before. The revolutionary sounds that Miss Jack Davey and Brook D’Leau make together is at all times personal, intimate, bold, and unapologetic. It is reflective of an infectious honesty and curiosity about life, love, and the people who share this existence with them. The creative journey that they have undertaken together has made music a calling for both Jack and Brook. And the voice that called them was the God of Music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13670

Artists

J*DaVeY

Female vocalist Miss Jack Davey (Briana Cartwright) and producer Brook D’Leau (Brook Davis) are the flamboyant twosome that is J*Davey. The signature sound that they create is an eclectic mix of neo-soul, new wave, funk, and hip-hop that defies the creative constraints of today’s... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Nuvola

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1:00am CDT

Joey Cape

JOEY CAPE On Joey Cape’s debut full-length solo album Bridge, he cuts the sonic flowers that potentially would have come to fruition as his band Lagwagon’s punk anthems and presents them in a more subtle state; as bold and vibrant as they are fragile and clinging to life. Written, performed, and recorded by Cape himself at his home studio (The Crank Lab), Bridge is the glorious outcome of two years of false starts, fatal hard drives, and possibly a lost mind. Equal parts solo record and labor of love in the truest sense. Cape on his solo experience, “Sitting alone in a room for hours on end brings out true expression; either that or insanity!” Drawing inspiration from the candle lit emotion of Kill Rock Stars era Elliott Smith and an upbringing steeped in acoustic acts such as Simon & Garfunkel and Cat Stevens; Cape’s acoustic efforts stand up on their own and finally introduce him as a promising addition to the pantheon of great American singer-songwriters. Pulling up his roots from the tried and true genre he helped establish and nurture over the past 20 years as front man for influential modern punk pioneers Lagwagon; Cape’s work is apparently not even close to being finished. As he digs into this new landscape a fresh sensibility is revealed that’s been covered in loud fast and stunted by preconceived notions for far too long. Cape says, “Both (punk and acoustic music) share certain intensity and integrity. Dynamically, they are very different…but they are similar in that they are both very honest approaches.” Joey Cape has always been drawn to diversity. His compulsion to try new things is evident in the side-projects he’s done along the way: the experimental indie-rock of Bad Astronaut, all-star party/cover band Me First & the Gimme Gimmes, power-pop combo The Playing Favorites and his work as a producer for bands such as The Ataris and Nerf Herder. “I am a musician, I don’t have that gang-mentality. I make music and life is short. I want to create as much as possible before I lose my muse”, says Cape. While he remains dedicated to each of his projects, Cape is that rare artist who seems to be able to move with diplomatic immunity between contrasting genres. His sheer refusal to be held captive by regulation and expectation is, after all, punk at its most basic premise. Bridge may simultaneously be the most AND least punk record of his career. Cape finishes, “You definitely get a different insight into the songwriter on an acoustic recording… I think most people who enjoy what I have done will appreciate my acoustic recordings.” Bio written by: Marko DeSantis, July 2008 *Note: quotes taken from a Joey Cape interview for Paradigm Magazine
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14249

Artists

Joey Cape

JOEY CAPE On Joey Cape’s debut full-length solo album Bridge, he cuts the sonic flowers that potentially would have come to fruition as his band Lagwagon’s punk anthems and presents them in a more subtle state; as bold and vibrant as they are fragile and clinging to life. Written... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Scoot Inn

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1:00am CDT

Kerli

Hailing from Elva (a tiny, then-Soviet occupied town of 5,000 people in the forest) Estonia, Kerli always dreamed she would leave and experience the world. Her musical journey took her to the Baltics where she won an American Idol-style talent competition at 14, which ultimately led to her signing at Island Records. Kerli's single 'Walking On Air' was downloaded over 550,000 times during iTunes' "Single of the Week" promotion in July 2008 the largest in iTunes history. In a unique partnership, Kerli and AOL teamed up to debut her electro-pop track 'Army Of Love', produced by Jean Baptiste (Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna, Beyonce), and co-written by Kerli. Kerli notes, 'This song and video really set the tone for my new album. I am very happy that I can launch it with such a strong partnership with AOL and reach so many people. I hope that the message - creating an Army of Love that will bring Integrity, Love and Unity into the world -- will inspire young people in all areas of their lives.' Kerli's vision of Integrity, Love, Unity permeates her writing process and her life. She launched a community four years ago to live these concepts herself and with her fans. These three components are represented by the 'moon dots' that she and her fans (Moon Children) wear. For more info on the Moon Children, check out www.iamamoonchild.net. Kerli describes her first cd as the 'struggle' while the new release will be about 'overcoming that struggle, and going through the tunnel and into the light.' She explains, 'The first album was really all about painful and introverted experiences, while this album really reflects how one goes through that pain and rises above it, to be the best that you can be.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14818

Artists

Kerli

If 2012 was the year electronic music went mainstream, 2013 will be the year songwriting infused with the spirit of ‘EDM’ grabs hold of the globe. Few other artists working today are better positioned to ride the wave of European inspired dance anthems lighting up radio charts... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Barbarella Patio

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1:00am CDT

Keys N Krates

Dynamic Adam Tune on the drums, World Champion turntablist Jr‐Flo on turntables, and the ever soulful Matisse on the keys are doing nothing short of “re‐inventing the remix”. Like nothing you’ve ever seen before, Keys N Krates combine live instrumentation, turntablism and live sampling to remix existing pop music and samples from MGMT to Jay‐Z right before your eyes. Pushing the envelope beyond the ideals of laptop‐centric remix culture, this unique trio changes the game by bringing an explosive live analog presence to their sought‐after sound and performance. The live re‐mix trio was featured in Urb Magazine’s “Next 100″ issue and continue to receive countless co‐signed features by Urb Magazine, Vapors Magazine, Spinner.com (AOL’s premiere music site), Beyond Race Magazine, Evil Monito, Hip Hop Official, Format Magazine, Discobelle and many more throughout the blogosphere. Sharing stages with Kid Cudi, Steve Aoki, Questlove and Timbaland, KNK maintain a non‐stop tour schedule throughout all of North America. The trio has recently taken their live re‐mix sound to the studio crafting live compositions into signature recordings. Their latest mix 'Almost 39 Minutes' reflects the evolving sound of the trio’s remix style, showcasing their dynamic performance in this much anticipated live recording.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12809

Artists

Keys N Krates

Keys N Krates formed as the brainchild of drummer Adam Tune, synth/keyboard aficionado David Matisse and internationally award-winning turntablist Jr. Flo. The Toronto trio came together in 2008 with the desire to bring their blend of live electronic instrumentation to the stage... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Paradise

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1:00am CDT

Matt Shadetek

Matt Shadetek is one of New York City’s most exciting producers. His live sets encompass contemporary dancehall, UK funky, and dubstep, all delivered with Shadetek’s unique production voice which bridges the underground-mainstream divide. He’s one of the rare DJs who can rock a crowd with sets composed solely of his own dancefloor bangers and remixes. Matt’s early love for hiphop and dancehall along with edgy electronic sounds led to his Warp Records debut album Burnerism as part of the duo Team Shadetek. While Matt was living in Berlin and touring Europe, the followup LP Pale Fire was released, featuring the underground hit “Brooklyn Anthem”. The hit song kick-started a dance craze in the Brooklyn reggae scene (leading to over 100 fan videos of kids dancing to it). Returning to NYC, Matt founded the Dutty Artz label/production crew with DJ /Rupture. Shadetek produced Jahdan Blakkamoore’s debut album, Buzzrock Warrior (!K7), pioneering its signature reggae-dubstep-rap sound. In 2009 he also teamed up with Rupture to release the mix album Solar Life Raft (The Agriculture). His latest release, on Dutty Artz, is Flowers, an effervescent solo instrumental effort that references dubstep, uk funky and garage. He has toured internationally both solo and accompanied by Jahdan as vocalist. Matt Shadetek
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12699

Artists

Matt Shadetek

Matt Shadetek is one of New York City’s most exciting producers. His live sets encompass contemporary dancehall, UK funky, and dubstep, all delivered with Shadetek’s unique production voice which bridges the underground-mainstream divide. He’s one of the rare DJs who can rock... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

Tags 21+

1:00am CDT

Men Without Hats

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Men Without Hats

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Club de Ville

Tags 21+

1:00am CDT

Menomena

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Menomena

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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MO'Some Tonebender

MO' SOME TONEBENDER was formed in Fukuoka City, Japan. Members are Kazuhiro Momo, Isamu Fujita, and Yasunori Takei. Since their unity in 1997, the band has reigned over the the Japanese alternative rock scene. Even after releasing more than 10 albums, they resist to stay in one spot and continue exploring for a new sound. They have performed on the main stages of major festivals in Japan such as Fuji Rock Festival, Summer Sonic. They have supported the Japan tour of GUIDED BY VOICES, The PIXIES, The Libertines, and some of the domestic bands that they have toured with include Yura Yura Teikoku, GuitarWolf, Polysics, and Numbergirl. "Mo'some Tonebender have the distinction of being one of maybe a dozen bands of their time that really lived up to the "alternative" part of alternative rock. The group used the abrasive, fuzz-driven sound reminiscent of Hüsker Dü as a springboard, mixing it with about any other influence that stirred their fancy, from punk and industrial to synth pop and bits of jazz. This catchy, mildly demented concoction didn't bring them huge sales, but was hardly expected to, anyway, and their reputation as a hidden treasure of J-rock can still be envied by many bigger and blander acts. " - by Alexey Eremenko
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12899

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MO'Some Tonebender

MO' SOME TONEBENDER was formed in Fukuoka City, Japan. Members are Kazuhiro Momo, Isamu Fujita, and Yasunori Takei. Since their unity in 1997, the band has reigned over the the Japanese alternative rock scene. Even after releasing more than 10 albums, they resist to stay in one spot... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Elysium

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1:00am CDT

Monareta

COLOMBIAN ELECTRO DUB CUMBIA ACT MONARETA “Their infectious cumbia-laden mix makes it impossible to stand still.” - KCRW “The Colombian-born team have been churning out their style of danceable electro-cumbia and breakbeat since 2000, influenced both by their home country and Brooklyn's electro scene... and just as cutting edge.” - RCRD LBL “Colombia's most progressive deejay duo of the moment.” - NY DAILY NEWS “For Monareta, nods to forró, spectral dub and super-retarded ’80s synth-pop show off versatility that would most certainly bloom into Day-Glo intensity with a booming system and a sweaty dance floor.” – TIME OUT NEW YORK New Album ‘Fried Speakers’ Is Set For Release October 12th; It Is The Follow-Up To Critically-Acclaimed Album ‘Picotero’ Which Was Featured In High-Profile Placements From “Pride & Glory” (Warner Pictures) To “Ugly Betty” (ABC) Just This Year, Monareta Has Rocked Major Stages From Colombia’s Rock Al Parque Festival To Belgium’s Antilliaanse Festival And From Stockholm To Berlin Colombian electronica act Monareta is back with new album ‘Fried Speakers’ out October 12th. The group drew critical raves for their previous release, ‘Picotero,’ with tracks licensed to high-profile productions like Warner Pictures film “Pride & Glory” and the ABC hit drama “Ugly Betty.” They packed rooms with tours from SXSW to Los Angeles and Denver to New York City. Just in the past year, Monareta has taken their show to the globe, from Colombia’s Rock Al Parque Festival to Belgium’s Antilliaanse Festival and from Stockholm to Berlin. With their new album, Monareta elevates their exploration of dub and cumbia sounds to the next level. “On ‘Fried Speakers,’ we head deep into the genre of rocksteady, paying tribute to the Jamaican icon Alton Ellis, who passed away recently,” says lead vocalist/guitarist Andres Martinez. “We also experimented with styles like merecumbe, which is an awesome fusion of cumbia and the Dominican genre merengue. Our recording process now involves an in-studio drummer, Sergio Medina, and I’ve also been putting the guitars into over-drive, re-discovering my post-punk days of the 90s.” “The overall concept is similar to ‘Picotero,” Martinez continues. “A balance of lyrical and instrumental songs with the goal of making an album that can serve as a soundtrack for any road, sea, jungle… or city. Inspiration for sounds on the album range from fish frying on a pan to a crazy distorted speaker and a freaky human to the vibrations of the Walls of Jericho.” Different aspects of the sea play a large role throughout ‘Fried Speakers.’ “The tracks ‘El Combate del Parlante’ and ‘Hotel Eskal’ are inspired by the lives of two close friends of the band that have what we consider to be one of the most admirable professions: fishermen,” Martinez says. “Every morning, these guys set out for the fight of their life.” Martinez attributes particular Spanish influence to the two tracks “Las Rutas del Mar” and “Gitana Llorana.” “‘Las Rutas del Mar” was inspired by an old love that I had when I was living in the coastal city of Valencia, Spain,” he explains. “I felt sort of trapped in the space within the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic, and Pacific coasts. There are such strong currents, yet no where to really get to.” “‘Gitana Llorana’ digs back into history, tracing the adventures of the first ‘cantadores ida y vuelta,’ Spanish gypsies who came to the original Colombian colony,” Martinez says. “When they returned to Spain, they had created a new flamenco style called ‘Colombiana.’ This song pays tribute to that era.’” Songs like title track “Fried Speaker” and “Arrastrado” were developed and recorded in live studio jams between the group’s studios in Bogota and Brooklyn. The intent was to capture the raw energy and atmospheric sounds of the space. Monareta is at once intelligent and danceable—a unique fusion of styles refined over several years since Martinez started mixing break beats and hip hop flows with live keyboard performances with Camilo Sanabria. The duo became popular in clubs and electronic music festivals throughout their hometown of Bogotá. Once Monareta had begun to develop their sound, Martinez received a Fulbright scholarship to pursue a Master of Arts in composition and film scoring at New York University. He moved from Bogotá to New York City and immersed himself in the local experimental music scenes. Monareta found an especially receptive crowd in Brooklyn and Martinez integrated what he was learning with his studies into the group’s cinematic sound. Taking their name from the brand of BMX bike they rode avidly as kids, Monareta makes music that is influenced by a lot of what was cool to them in those formative years. “Growing up, even as young as 11, I was really involved in the local freestyle street bike scene,” Martinez says. “All the street bikers in Colombia were heavily influenced by the break dance and electric boogaloo arriving from the U.S. We heard groups like the Beastie Boys and Public Enemy and they completely changed our lives. And so that’s how we got the name for our group: It’s a homage to the `80s break dance, hip hop, BMX and the fashion scene that came from abroad to influence us in South America.” For more information about Monareta and ‘Fried Speakers’,
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15195

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Monareta

COLOMBIAN ELECTRO DUB CUMBIA ACT MONARETA “Their infectious cumbia-laden mix makes it impossible to stand still.” - KCRW “The Colombian-born team have been churning out their style of danceable electro-cumbia and breakbeat since 2000, influenced both by their home country and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Copa

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1:00am CDT

MSTRKRFT

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MSTRKRFT

"We tried to make 'festival weapons,' so when we play them, it's like throwing a million hatchets into the audience," explains Jesse F. Keeler, one half of DJ/production duo MSTRKRFT with Al-P, describing the songs from their 2009 album, 'Fist of God.' Indeed, when it came to... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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1:00am CDT

Okkervil River

"The goal was to push my brain to places it didn't want to go. The idea was to not have any idea – to keep myself confused about what I was doing," frontman Will Sheff says about Okkervil River's newest album. "I produced it myself so that I could extend the songwriting process all the way through to the very last second of recording, so the songs would never really stop changing." The resulting record, 'I am Very Far,' is a startling break from anything this band has done before. By turns terrifying and joyous, violent and serene, grotesque and romantic, it's a celebration of forces beyond our control. When Okkervil River released their breakthrough 'Black Sheep Boy' in 2005, Uncut wrote that "Sheff's novelistic lyrics and the dexterous blend of country, folk and nervy indie-rock suggest a band approaching the peak of their powers." A New York Times piece on their 2007 follow-up 'The Stage Names' (and its companion album 'The Stand Ins') echoed, "Sheff writes like a novelist," and Pitchfork called him, "One of the best lyric-writers in indie rock." But on 'I am Very Far,' Sheff emerges not only as a songwriter of the highest caliber, but a producer and arranger of singular vision. Abandoning the tidy conceptual arcs of Okkervil River's previous albums, 'I am Very Far' is a monolithic, darkly ambiguous work, one that doesn't readily offer up its secrets. Work on 'I am Very Far' started in early 2009, after a year spent on the music of others. Sheff contributed vocals to The New Pornographer's album 'Together,' wrote a song for Norah Jones' 'The Fall,' produced an upcoming album for Brooklyn-based Bird of Youth, and helmed the Roky Erickson record 'True Love Cast Out All Evil,' for which his album notes received a GRAMMY nomination. "I'd never worked with Roky before and never produced someone else's record before. It was a life-changing experience," Sheff recalls, "When it was over I felt both completely drained and completely inspired." Immediately upon wrapping up work and leaving Erickson's company, Sheff drove to his home state of New Hampshire for lengthy isolated writing sessions. "I wanted to go back home and re-start writing again, like I'd never written a song previously," he says, "and I wanted the music and lyrics to be both completely wedded together and a little bit beyond my control. I kept trying to write from the state of mind of someone who had just been born, that feeling of being very young and being aware of not existing before a certain moment, which is a feeling I remember having as a kid." Sheff emerged from the writing process with 30 or so songs, which he narrowed down to 18. In contrast to Okkervil River's usual practice of holing up in one studio for months on end, he opted for a series of short, high-intensity sessions, each in a different location, each employing completely different methods than the one before it. For songs like "Rider" and "Wake and Be Fine," Sheff gathered together a massive version of Okkervil River – two drummers, two pianists, two bassists, and seven guitarists, all playing live in one room – and led them on a week of live-in-the-studio marathon session, performing a single song obsessively over and over for as many as 12 hours to capture just the right take. Songs like "Show Yourself" and "Hanging from a Hit" were worked out in improvisational sessions with the core band, minimally recorded to 8-track tape, and then re-structured and re-written in the editing process. For the strange science-fiction parable "White Shadow Waltz," Sheff self-recorded the entire song and then had Okkervil River re-record every instrumental track on top of that. After basic-tracking was done, Sheff overdubbed the songs with the band's largest instrumental palette to date – not only choral elements and orchestral colors like strings, tympani, tuba and bassoon, but also file cabinets thrown across the room, unreeled rolls of duct tape, and, on "Piratess," a solo created out of a fast-forwarding and rewinding boombox. Finishing the record from home, Sheff constantly edited and reworked the album, reinventing the song structures, re-recording vocals, re-writing until the very last minute, reshaping even the tiniest of details, ultimately creating an album that plays not only as a lush, seamless epic, but also as the most deeply personal effort of his career. What can listeners expect? Richer and weirder than 'The Stage Names' and deeper and moodier than even 'Black Sheep Boy,' 'I am Very Far' is dense, fragmented, opaque. A reverie of uncertainty, it feels at once disorienting and oddly familiar, threatening and friendly. Okkervil River have thrown away all maps and compasses but they continue to chart their way, unblinking, toward destinations unknown.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13435

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Okkervil River

"The goal was to push my brain to places it didn't want to go. The idea was to not have any idea – to keep myself confused about what I was doing," frontman Will Sheff says about Okkervil River's newest album. "I produced it myself so that I could extend the songwriting process... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Antone's

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1:00am CDT

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Stubb's

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1:00am CDT

Paper Diamond

Forward is not just a direction, it's a way of life for Colorado based producer Alex B who is rolling out big tunes under the new guise of Paper Diamond in 2011. The new project finds the trusted producer moving into previously untraveled musical territory. The Paper Diamond sound has raw energy and the kind of dramatic anticipation only a seasoned producer can incite. Driving beats and bass grab on tight while deep, rich tones rumble under layers of spacey synthesizers, sweet melodies, and catchy vocals. One thing is for sure. The energy is high. In keeping with the way of the future, Paper Diamond’s debut EP "Levitate" will be available for free download from PRETTY LIGHTS MUSIC and ELM&OAK RECORDS.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12187

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Paper Diamond

Paper Diamond is known for making many different kinds of music. Since the project’s inception in January of 2011, PD has found himself on a globetrotting, music making escapade, with non-stop shows, festival plays, and around the clock studio sessions.http://paper-diamond.com... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Beauty Bar

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1:00am CDT

Pint Shot Riot

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Pint Shot Riot

What a year 2011 was!! We released our debut album entitled SPELL IT OUT on our own label called Life In The Big City Records. Here are a few press quotes. WITH THEIR HOOK-HEAVY INDIE ROCK THEY BRING A REFRESHING VITALITY AND RIGOUR TO GUITAR ROCK. THIS DEBUT IS A BELTER. @ CLASSIC... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
512

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1:00am CDT

Profetas

"Profetas create a niche of identification for all Latin America, from 8th street down to Ushuaia. A mix of Afro-Latins, mestizos, Indians, whites, mulattoes and other races that make up this multi-ethnic America. Profetas is the new blood that runs through the sonorous veins of a Colombian hip hop scenario, thirsty for identity, novelty and urban reality." Rolling Stones, September 2006. Since 1997 Profetas has become one of the essential groups to understand the new urban music in Latin America. The fusion of Afro-Colombian music, reggae, rock and a strong basis of hip hop has helped the band to get a good number of followers in Latin America and some European countries such as Germany and Austria. The duo composed of the African singer Antombo Langangui and the Colombian MC Pablo Fortaleza, has received outstanding comments by music critics: already in 2001, the Colombian newspaper EL TIEMPO presented them as the revelation of Colombian hip hop, after the band's live presentation at Hip Hop al Parque (the most important hip hop festival in Latinoamerica with around 100.000 visitors). PROFETAS, a multicultural band with members of different origins and with different musical backgrounds, have so far participated in festivals such as Hip Hop al Parque 2001 and 2005, Rastazo Bogota 2005, La Fete de la Musique in Medellin 2004 and 2005 and in Bogota 2006, Rock al Parque 2009, Reggaejam Germany 2008, European Summer University Germany 2008. In addition they have shared the stage with Gondwana from Chile, Junior Reid, Michael Rose and Tanya Stephens from Jamaica, Culcha Candela from Germany, Alborosie from Italy, Los Cafres from Argentina, and Method Man (Wutang Clan) from the USA, among others. In 2008, PROFETAS toured Europe twice, first in spring as opening act of Culcha Candela's “Hamma” tour and later in summer participating in recognized festivals like the Reggaejam in Germany, the Reggaebenefiz, the Afrolatin Day in Berlin, and the Summer University Convention organized by ATTAC in Saarland, Germany. During these tours PROFETAS played 25 concerts in more than 20 cities all over Europe. In addition, PROFETAS won the German version of the European Reggae Contest, competing with more than 400 European bands. In 2009, PROFETAS supported the Latinamerica Tour of the famous American rappers METHOD MAN and RED MAN, and promoted their new single BAILA on radio stations and at live concerts around Colombia. In 2010 Profetas began the Baila World Tour with 25 concerts in Europe ( alemania, austria , Suiza), the tour have dates in NYC (LAMC) and 8 concerts in Denmark . After the success of their first record Amor y Fortaleza (Love and Strength), PROFETAS are preparing BAILA, their new groundbreaking album!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14090

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Profetas

"Profetas create a niche of identification for all Latin America, from 8th street down to Ushuaia. A mix of Afro-Latins, mestizos, Indians, whites, mulattoes and other races that make up this multi-ethnic America. Profetas is the new blood that runs through the sonorous veins of a... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Prague

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1:00am CDT

Sage Francis

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sage francis

CEO / flagship artistStrange Famous Records

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Marq

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1:00am CDT

Sonodaband

sonodaband has 6 members; Ryo Sonoda(Key), Satoru Atsuta(Violin), Ryo Hashimoto(Cello), Kenjiro Akamata(Gt), Takayuki Makise(Ba), and Kazumasa Oyamada(Dr). sonodaband is an instrumental band with rock spirits. The charm of their music style is the sound with the elements of pops, rock, Latin, club, jazz which are reborn to be the sonodaband sound created by the leader, Ryo Sonoda, keyboardist, composer, and arranger. Act started in 2006. Debut on 2010.10.20. with the first major album "Renaissance" from FlyingStar Records/Victor Entertainment, inc in Japan.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12406

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Sonodaband

sonodaband has 6 members; Ryo Sonoda(Key), Satoru Atsuta(Violin), Ryo Hashimoto(Cello), Kenjiro Akamata(Gt), Takayuki Makise(Ba), and Kazumasa Oyamada(Dr). sonodaband is an instrumental band with rock spirits. The charm of their music style is the sound with the elements of pops... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Elephant Room

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1:00am CDT

Speculator

Speculator is Nicholas Ray, from Los Angeles CA. He uses cutting edge nineties technology to create music from the future.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14335

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Speculator

Speculator is Nicholas Ray, from Los Angeles CA. He uses cutting edge nineties technology to create music from the future.

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Soho Lounge

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1:00am CDT

Starkey

PJ Geissinger aka Starkey is blessed with musical arrangement skills that would leave most composers green faced with envy. This combined with his high production ethic makes him a formidable force not only in the underground but also as a super producer of the future. Starkey is yet another example of what the streets of Philadelphia can create, his sound hits hard and is littered with bass and colourful audio frequencies. If you like grime, dubstep, hip hop and all things “street bass” then Starkey’s hard edged spaced out crunk is the sound for you. 2008 saw Starkey selected for Mary Anne Hobb’s low end special “Generation Bass”. 2 years later in 2010 he was again selected by MAH for the “Building a beat” special where he crafted a track from scratch in the space of 2hrs live on air. Starkey is also co-owner of the Seclusiasis and Slit Jockey Record labels, and a member of the Trouble & Bass Crew, releasing the freshest output from around the globe. This combined with his fortnightly radio show on Sub FM has positioned him as one of the tastemakers to emerge out of the bass heavy underground. Recent remixes include Tinie Tempah, Armand Van Helden, Gorilla Zoe, Uffie, Tempa T, Zomby, Inner Party System, The Constellations, Kano and The Foals to name a few!! Current writing and production sessions with Guy Sigsworth (Bjork, Diana Vickers, Imogen Heap, Britney Spears) are proving fruitful with songs being passed around various major recording artists such as Kelis, Missy Elliot, MIA, Britney Spears, Dizzee and more...stay tuned.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13352

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Starkey

PJ Geissinger aka Starkey is blessed with musical arrangement skills that would leave most composers green faced with envy. This combined with his high production ethic makes him a formidable force not only in the underground but also as a super producer of the future. Starkey is... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Barcelona

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1:00am CDT

Steve Hill

« It’s raw, Steve Hill and his henchmen don’t handle with kid gloves. *** » - Rolling Stone Magazine « Canadian guitars that make you want to ride a motorcycle, wearing a moustache. » - Inrockuptibles « The meanest guitar player in Canada » - The Hour Steve Hill got an early start as a professional guitar player at the age of 16. By the time he was 20 he was already doing more than 200 gigs a year, which lead to the success of his first album in 1997. The album was voted Best Canadian Debut Recording by Vancouver’s Real Blues magazine. Following a tour that took him across Canada, France and Belgium, he returned to the studio in 1999 to record ‘’Call It What You Will’’. On his second tour across Canada and Europe he shared the stage with Ray Charles, B.B. King, Jimmie Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Johnny Lang and many more. He won Electric act of the year at Toronto’s Maple Blues Awards and was nominated for a Juno award. In 2001, he produced, played and co-wrote on Nanette Workman’s ‘’Blues and Roots’’ album. He completed a promotional tour for the album before joining Louisiana cajun legend Zachary Richard for yet another Canadian Tour. The next year, Hill released his third album ‘’Domino’’ announcing a departure from his earlier work. ‘’Domino’’ had a more contemporary sound showcasing Steve’s rapid evolution as a songwriter and a producer. A blend of rock, R&B, electronica, and blues, the album and the tour received great reviews. In 2003, he started a collaboration with Montreal's rock icon Michel Pagliaro which was immortalized on the 2006 Live à Québec DVD. 2007 saw the release of Hill’s eagerly awaited album ‘’Devil at my heels’’.The guitar virtuoso had now become a powerful and stunning singer .On top of that, his music had evolved into a hard rocking wall of sound, powered by Gibson guitars (played without a pick) through a Marshall stack cranked to 11. Devil at my Heels is definitely high-energy.Powered by relentless riffs,big hooks and more than a few wailing solos,it's the sound of three guys playing their asses off. -The Montreal Gazette During the tour that followed, Hill appeared alongside such artists as ZZ Top, The Tragically Hip Jeff Beck and Santana. He then collaborated with Quebecois best-selling male artist Eric Lapointe on his ‘’Ma peau’’ album and tour. In 2009 came The Damage Done, with his band, The Majestiks, Rock Laroche on bass, Sam Harrisson on drums and Johnny Flash on guitar. Recorded live in the studio in 5 days, it showcases Steve's killer playing, heart-felt vocals and a band as tight as you can get. They are currently touring the album across Canada and Europe.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14202

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Spill

1:00am CDT

Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3/ The Baseball Project

STEVE WYNN NORTHERN AGGRESSION Steve Wynn remembers the day that he and the Miracle 3 entered the city limits of Richmond, VA last fall ready to embark on recording the band’s first new album together in more than five years. Wynn got on the phone with his old pal and band mate Stephen McCarthy who jokingly warned him to “leave your northern aggression at the door.” The phrase seemed funny, ironic, apropos and, as a result, naturally became the favorite catch phrase of the session and, inevitably, the title. Wynn and his partners in crime were the fast-talking, hard hitting, hyped up, tightly coiled Yankees—that’s not a baseball reference, let’s save that for Wynn’s other combo, The Baseball Project—sliding into the slower, easier, drawling, mysterious Southern lifestyle for a week. Anyone who has followed Wynn’s long recording history knows his love for throwing himself into unfamiliar territory, leaving open the possibility of surprise, befuddlement, inspiration and adventure. Working with the father-son engineering team of Bruce and Adrian Olsen (the former engineered both Gutterball albums) allowed Wynn and the band, which includes Jason Victor, Linda Pitmon and Dave Decastro, the chance to work around the clock. Bruce was behind the board at 8 a.m.; Adrian would close up shop about 18 hours later. They all slept at some point in between. As for the result? “Northern Aggression” –the title is a reference to what some below the Mason Dixon line call the Civil War—is psychedelic, greasy, sneaky, manic, wise, seasoned, nervous and ragged in all the right places. Mixed in Brooklyn by Nicolas Vernhes (Spoon, Dirty Projectors, Animal Collective, Stephen Malkmus) this is no civil war, no bloody battle, no historical reenactment. No, this is Wynn and the Miracle 3 doing what they do best-colliding against each other and their surroundings, not holding back and barely taking stock until all was done. It's what they do. To paraphrase Ornette Coleman, this is their Northern Aggression. Enjoy. ***** In 1982 Steve Wynn broke onto the music scene with The Dream Syndicate and “The Days of Wine and Roses.” In the years since, he has made more than 20 records, played more than 2,000 shows around the world and continues to evolve as a recording and touring artist. He has also performed with Gutterball, Danny & Dusty, Smack Dab and The Baseball Project. Formed in 2001, Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3 have made three albums together. “Northern Aggression” is their latest.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12380

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Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3

STEVE WYNN NORTHERN AGGRESSION Steve Wynn remembers the day that he and the Miracle 3 entered the city limits of Richmond, VA last fall ready to embark on recording the band’s first new album together in more than five years. Wynn got on the phone with his old pal and band mate... Read More →

Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3/ The Base

STEVE WYNN NORTHERN AGGRESSION Steve Wynn remembers the day that he and the Miracle 3 entered the city limits of Richmond, VA last fall ready to embark on recording the band’s first new album together in more than five years. Wynn got on the phone with his old pal and band mate... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Momo's

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1:00am CDT

Superhumanoids

Superhumanoids make dreamy pop that shouts summery '60s harmonies, garage rock's raw tonality, slick new-wave electronics, and the adventurous dissonance of '90s indie rock. Originally a solo bedroom project, the LA band quickly evolved into a multifaceted foursome equally focused on propulsive live performances and glimmery productions for private listening. Superhumanoids' 2008 demos were passed around by pals to friends of pals, leading to remix work for an array of artists including The Wombats, Zebra & Snake, Xiu Xiu, and Local Natives. Superhumanoids' formal debut, Urgency, was released in 2010 by Hit City USA (US) and Oh! Inverted World (UK) to acclaim from The Fader, LA Weekly, and The Guardian. The EP, available on 12" vinyl and digital download, was produced and recorded by Superhumanoids and highlights the crew's penchant for organic textures, electronic flourishes, and charming male/female vocal interplay.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15030

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Superhumanoids

superhumanoids makes dreamy pop that shouts summery '60s harmonies, garage rock's raw tonality, slick new-wave electronics, and the adventurous dissonance of '90s indie rock. LA-based, the foursome is equally focused on propulsive live performances and glimmery productions for private... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Swan Dive

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1:00am CDT

Telephunken

This Spanish Nu- Funk band, has recently release 8 maxis in different european an Us labels such as Manmade, Howling Records, Big M Productions, and has been performing all over the world, US, Europe, Africa...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10818

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Telephunken

This Spanish Nu- Funk band, has recently release 8 maxis in different european an Us labels such as Manmade, Howling Records, Big M Productions, and has been performing all over the world, US, Europe, Africa...

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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1:00am CDT

Texas Terri Bomb with The Hot Things

TEXAS TERRI BOMB! TEXAS TERRI BOMB! IS the REAL DEAL! No BS about it! Texas Terri hails from Austin, TX. She relocated to Los Angeles, CA. in 1984. Texas Terri moved to Berlin, Germany March 1, 2007 from where she continues to tour Europe, write her new record, and is working on writing a book. Texas Terri keeps pushing forward regardless of any obstacle, unlike so many other bands in today's world. This lady has an unstoppable, pure spirit that is necessary to keep her dream alive, her dream being to keep doing music, release records, and go out on the road as much as possible to play for and see her fans. Her fans mean everything to her. At the end of every show she announces to them from the stage, "Without you, i am nothing". She has a special connection with her fans like nothing ever seen before. It's true love. Texas Terri's street credibility puts her miles above others. She has earned her title as "underground legend" in the punk rock & roll world and it shows in her songs and her stage presence. Her voice and persona has a tough girl attitude and sex kitten charisma (and evey emotion in between) she will steal your heart away and you will not want her to give it back! Always fresh and full of spontaneity with that early NYC/CBGB's edge. She has been compared to the likes of Iggy Pop, Mick Jagger, Steven Tyler, Wendy O. Williams, Joan Jett, etc, not bad, eh? Yet she still has the magnitude of holding her own individuality. So, in this world of pre-fab music, why settle, aren't you hungry for more? Let the Rock & Roll run through your veins! Get some, and get it now! Texas Terri has released two full length cd's/vinyl, toured the U. S. and Europe (both with People Like You Records) and has songs/roles in several movies. She has sang on many other artists projects including a duet with Duane Peters on a Huns rlease, Chris D and the Flesheaters, the Bulemics, to mention but a few. Texas Terri Bomb! 's last full length record, was produced by world renowned Jack Douglas (Aerosmith, John Lennon, Cheap Trick, Alice Cooper, Patti Smith, etc.). Some special guests joined in for the recordings including Wayne Kramer (MC5), Marc Diamond (Dwarves/Motochrist), Dave Teague (Dickies), Don "Demonboy"Cilurso (The Stiff Ones) and Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper) to name a few and Cherie Currie (The Runaways) sang a duet with TxT on the Thin Lizzy song "The Rocker". There are at least 4-6 movies that have TxT songs in them. Texas Terri and band performed in and has two tracks in the movie "PREY FOR ROCK & ROLL", starring Gina Gershon, Drea Matteo, & Lori Petty that was released in Oct. 2003. Now out on DVD. Screenplay and music written by Cheri "LOVEDOG" Hubert. "I saw Texas Terri at the Wasted Festival UK and I was suitably impressed even in my state of inebriation, and yes like most of the blokes at the back of the room I was wondering whether it was a man in drag. I can assure you Texas Terri is all woman but she has bigger balls than a lot of you men out there. This punk rock ‘n’ roll at it’s finest, if you can imagine the New York Dolls with Joan Jett on vocals you'd be somewhere close." ....PUNK & OI / Paul "Texas Terri is a bad ass bitch that keeps the hard rock coming. She’s well known in the industry having working with such punk luminaries as Wayne Kramer, Cherie Currie, Marky Ramone, Cheetah Chrome and Mike Watt." .....SUICIDE GIRLS / Daniel Robert Epstein "Texas Terri is often compared to such frontpersons as Iggy Pop (she’s been deemed by many “the female Iggy Pop” – though it must be made clear she doesn’t say this of herself), Lux Interior, Joan Jett (this from Cherie Currie of The Runaways herself), Mick Jagger, Stiv Bators (by Cheetah, himself!), Wendy O. Williams (by Lemmy), and Courtney Love to name a few. TxT explains, 'You take all these people and what they really have in common is spontaneity, honesty, and just soul. They give you every bit of their passion and energy when they’re onstage. And that’s pretty much what a TxT show is like.' " ........REBEL NOISE / Janelle Jones "It's good to hear an old-fashioned punk rock record once in a while. Not that hyphenated punk is necessarily a bad thing, but an album like "Your Lips…My Ass!" that all about aggression and a bad attitude, with just enough melody to keep things interesting, can be a refreshing change from micromanaged niche-punk. With guests including Dwarves/Motochrist string-slasher Marc Diamond, Runaways frontwoman Cherrie Currie and the great Wayne Kramer, you already know tunes like "Dirty Action," "Mafia" and a take on Thin Lizzy's "The Rocker" are gonna burn the speakers down, and that's pretty much Terri's policy for the entire record: scorch the earth and piss on the ashes later." ....HIGH BIAS / Michael Toland
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12503

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Texas Terri Bomb with The Hot Things

TEXAS TERRI BOMB! TEXAS TERRI BOMB! IS the REAL DEAL! No BS about it! Texas Terri hails from Austin, TX. She relocated to Los Angeles, CA. in 1984. Texas Terri moved to Berlin, Germany March 1, 2007 from where she continues to tour Europe, write her new record, and is working on writing... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Karma Lounge

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1:00am CDT

The Answering Machine

The Answering Machine burst onto the scene in late 2006 as a 3-piece to a wave of giddy adulation and excitement. The band, who had all met at University in Manchester, were smart, well dressed and had a setlist full with potential dance floor fillers. Acclaim arrived hard and fast. Arguably too fast - the band took their time to shape new ideas, and headed leftfield to make good on all that early promise, and without compromise. In 2007, the band replaced their drum machine for a real drummer, Ben Perry. Having spent most of 2008 prolifically writing several dozen new songs, the young citygazers locked themselves up in a remote North Yorkshire studio with Manic Street Preachers' producer Dave Eringa, and returned with their eagerly awaited debut album 'Another City, Another Sorry' released in June 2009. The album shows a band who had taken their time to polish their craft. Rather than settle for a second rate rushed album, The Answering Machine wrote bigger, better and more exciting songs yet still retained their youthful indie pop outlook. It's an astute, confident debut with forty minutes of perfectly crafted pop songs. The album was instantly appreciated by many of the major UK publications and radio stations. The NME declared it a 'perfect debut' whilst BBC said 'these songs are utterly remarkable'. After all this praise the Answering Machine hit the road for the rest of the year. The Manic Street Preachers requested the band as main support on their full UK tour playing to over two thousand people a night. The band have also played extensively in the UK alongside other bands such as The Charlatans, Doves, Twisted Wheel, Ra Ra Riot and The Casio Kids. Having toured the length and breadth of the UK constantly for a year, which included a month's residency of shows in New York in October/December 2009, the Answering Machine turned to writing their second album in January 2010. Tracking on the album was completed in June 2010 and the band engaged Dave Eringa again to mix the album. The band plans to tour extensively in Europe, USA and Japan in the second half of 2010 and onwards into 2011. The band release the title track of their 2nd album Lifeline on 14th Feb and the album itself was released on 21st Feb.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11917

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The Answering Machine

The Answering Machine burst onto the scene in late 2006 as a 3-piece to a wave of giddy adulation and excitement. The band, who had all met at University in Manchester, were smart, well dressed and had a setlist full with potential dance floor fillers. Acclaim arrived hard and fast... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
512 Rooftop

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1:00am CDT

The Appleseed Cast

Sagarmatha, the seventh full length by Appleseed Cast, finds the band self-assured and largely home-recorded, indulging in the creation of their art beyond the pressures of hype or doubt that compromise younger and lesser bands. It seems that they understand that for a band that's been making music for ten years to sound fresh, their ideas must be fresh. Sagarmatha integrates the more anthemic sensibilities of Two Conversations (mainly in the very catchy vocal melodies) and the density and distorted rock moments of Peregrine with the experimental tendencies of both Low Level Owl records. While LLO alternated noise and song over two records, pushing and pulling the listener in and out of the din and the narrative, Sagarmatha is a world where the melodic vocals and knotty delayed guitars Appleseed Cast is known for are supported by (and can't exist without) the ambient noise, electronic beats, bells, percussion, and keyboards the band has grown to love. They've been pegged with various genre names over the years, most of which they've outgrown and outlived. At this point, I think they are best described as weavers: of sounds beautiful and horrible, always intriguing, and of stories in sometimes inscrutable but always evocative lyrics. Their songs draw you in immediately, but demand multiple listens, which is how it should be I think, and is why they've inspired such a loving and long-lasting following. They've weathered many storms of fashion. Sagarmatha is mountain-climbing music, Appleseed Cast are mountain-climbers. Sagarmatha is epic in scope and sound, evoking the horror and beauty of nature, the sublime. A band bred by the ocean and born in Kansas is unafraid to stare into the void of sea or sky. As points of reference, I suggest this record fits somewhere between the intersection of Low and the Flaming Lips, Can and the Postal Service, or Fugazi and Sigur Ros.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12427

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The Appleseed Cast

Sagarmatha, the seventh full length by Appleseed Cast, finds the band self-assured and largely home-recorded, indulging in the creation of their art beyond the pressures of hype or doubt that compromise younger and lesser bands. It seems that they understand that for a band that's... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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1:00am CDT

The Fleshtones

After 16 albums and more than 25 years conquering rock fans in the US and abroad, The Fleshtones have remained amazingly true to their danceable, crowd-pleasing, shindiggin’ rock ethic. And there have been rewards: they even have their own “republic,” Fleshtonia, founded in Gijon by a grateful Spanish fan. These days, they wear the mantle of “world’s best party band” with pride; in fact, they’ve issued a standing challenge to any band out there to a live showdown. Says Zaremba: “The Garage thing … A lot of people take it and it’s almost like archeology—very dry, keeping it the same as it was – they’re too much in awe of it. We look at it as an approach … we see it as a living thing. We’ll cover stuff like Sylvester’s ‘Do You Wanna Funk’ and people accuse us of not being pure. We’re working with the essence of rock and roll—the thing that gives you the buzz from the music.” Their new long-player, Do You Swing?, delivers 13 revved-up tracks of the band’s patented sound, recorded with Rick Miller (Southern Culture on the Skids) at Miller’s retro-gear filled NC studio, The Kudzu Ranch. With tracks like “Hard Lovin’ Man,” Double Dippin’” and a version of Led Zep’s “Communication Breakdown” that has to be heard to be believed, “it’s what the world has come to expect from The Fleshtones but more so,” cracks Zaremba. It’s raw, it’s raunchy, and most importantly, it SWINGS.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12622

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The Fleshtones

After 16 albums and more than 25 years conquering rock fans in the US and abroad, The Fleshtones have remained amazingly true to their danceable, crowd-pleasing, shindiggin’ rock ethic. And there have been rewards: they even have their own “republic,” Fleshtonia, founded in... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Continental Club

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1:00am CDT

The Head and the Heart

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The Head and the Heart

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Red 7 Patio

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1:00am CDT

The Jim Jones Revue

The Jim Jones Revue are described as sounding like a car crash between Little Richard and The MC5. They play supercharged rock’n’roll inspired by The Killer, The Georgia Peach and of course The Memphis Flash and the deranged sons of Detroit. The ‘Revue were formed in 2007 by Jim Jones and Rupert Orton on a mission to strip rock’n’roll right back to the bone. They enlisted three other London hoodlums, Elliot Mortimer, Nick Jones and Gavin Jay and together they became The Jim Jones Revue. The band released their debut self titled album in the UK in September 2008 to critical acclaim and followed it up with “Here To Save Your Soul” , a collection of the JJR’s singles released in October 2009. The JJR are an astonishing live phenomenon and have relentlessly toured across Europe in the last two years, playing shows and festivals in the UK, France, Spain, Holland, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Portugal, Slovenia, Ireland, Belgium, Norway and Bulgaria. JJR played six block rocking shows at SXSW in March 2010, then returned to the UK for a 17 date tour throughout March and April. Their first New York appearances in the summer of this year were attended by the likes of Spin, Rolling Stone, New York Magazine, Huffington Post and Brooklyn Vegan, all who went on to rave about the band in later reviews. A recent tour of the US created a whole new fan base, with Variety claiming they are one of the best rock and roll bands out there. The band are now back in the UK on a sold out tour and recently made their first UK TV appearance on Later With Jools Holland. Among the JJR fan base, more well known converts include Jack White (White Stripes, The Raconteurs & The Dead Weather), Chris Robinson (Black Crowes), Mick Jones (The Clash, Big Audio Dynamite & Carbon Silicon), Steve Lamacq (BBC Radio),Tony James (Generation X, Sigue Sigue Sputnik & Carbon Silicon), March Riley (BBC Radio), Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream),Mark Lamarr (BBC Radio), Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Jim Scalvunos (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds & Grinderman), Jon Spencer (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion & Heavy Trash), Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2) and Gem Archer (Oasis).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12516

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The Jim Jones Revue

The Jim Jones Revue are described as sounding like a car crash between Little Richard and The MC5. They play supercharged rock’n’roll inspired by The Killer, The Georgia Peach and of course The Memphis Flash and the deranged sons of Detroit. The ‘Revue were formed in 2007 by... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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1:00am CDT

The Naked and Famous

Everyone knows that the very best music can meddle with your mind, plunging you into the opposite extremes of both happiness and sadness all at once, in intense three minute bursts. It can transport you temporarily to a realm where anything is possible and nothing is out of reach. The latest key holders to that illusive turf are New Zealand's The Naked And Famous. These five young Aucklanders have at their disposal a seemingly effortless ability to capture the giddy fun and relentless hooks one has come to expect from the very best electro-pop, while at the same time striving for something grander, more brooding and atmospheric. It’s this special proposition that has landed the band triumphant success on their native soil (their single ‘Young Blood’ debuted at number one in the NZ chart, as did the album Passive Me Aggressive You on its recent release, both on the group’s own Somewhat Damaged label), and has meant that containing their sounds to their homeland has been something of an impossibility. One of 2010’s genuine organic buzzes has already yielded results that overshadow most hype-bands. Over the past six months the antipodeans’ fantastical glitching gems have scorched through the blogosphere like a hot knife through butter, culminating first in the international release of ‘Young Blood’ on none-other than the most notorious pop-picking label on planet earth, Neon Gold (Marina And The Diamonds, Ellie Goulding etc) and then with the group finding a home away from home on Fiction Records. Now, with Down Under virtually conquered, and ‘Passive Me, Aggressive You’ readied for full international release, the band’s sights are set far and wide. And in keeping with their music’s edifying powers, anything seems possible... Thom and Alisa met at music college in 2008 and formed a songwriting partnership that would become the life force of TNAF. Aaron, a high school acquaintance of Thom’s, was also studying at the same college and soon became a production foil to the duo as they toyed with song and recording ideas after hours in the college studio and various bedrooms. These eventually became The Naked And Famous’s first releases, the twin EPs No Light and This Machine. Forming a live band was secondary to the studio for Thom and Alisa. After the couple’s first tentative steps using backing musicians, they coaxed Aaron out from his role as their live sound engineer to assume suitable knob-twiddling duties onstage - as a sort of electronics overlord - and eventually the perfect rhythm section was found in the shape of another two of their high school mates, Jesse and David. Working furiously throughout 2009 on developing a new live set and dozens of demos, The Naked And Famous embarked on an expansion of their sound, as together they experimented with the epic turns and cinematic moods that define them today. "I feel like a lot of the greatest pop music is the stuff that taps into the really powerful memories or emotions," ponders Alisa. "Just because it's music that can be fun and you can party to, doesn't mean you can't touch upon stuff that can be challenging or heart-wrenching." As early domestic radio love and international cult status began to snowball, a kinship with the widescreen fairytale dance-pop of Empire Of The Sun, MGMT and of course, the ongoing evolutions of LCD Soundsystem, became evident. 'Passive Me, Aggressive You', the debut long-player from TNAF came together at scattered small studio locations around Auckland. Operations, as ever, were overseen by self-confessed 'control freak' Thom, the song ideas coloured by Aaron’s input as he and Thom shared production duties on the album, and constantly guided by Alisa's unique melodies. Singles 'Young Blood' and 'Punching In A Dream' could well do for 3-D synth anthemia what 'Time To Pretend' and 'Kids' did for new psychedelia a few years back. On the record, at its most mountainous, the likes of vacant leviathan 'No Way' and urgent throbbing ascent 'Eyes' work a strange kind of magic. 'Jilted Lovers' wrestles with an unruly synthetic discordance in the vein of the group’s greatest shared and acknowledged influence Nine Inch Nails, while 'A Wolf In Geek's Clothing' takes that same stormy heart and cranks it to near doom-laden bulldozer effect. From fleeting soundscapes like 'The Source' to 'Spank's urgent swamping surge of glitches and fuzzed-out refrains, TNAF never shy away from deconstructing normal indie comfort zones. It stands proud, in a time of quick-fix singles culture, as a genuine album. But anyone who's witnessed TNAF emerge from what they like to call their natural studio habitat to step onstage – where their songs become a truly enveloping experience – will testify to the sheer epic proportions of album closer 'Girls Like You'. Perhaps TNAF at their most realised, it is a complete collision of swooping, chanting hooklines and otherworldly expanses of sound. This is a band set to blow a crater in 2011’s musical landscape, a young group of warped sound merchants making do-or-die, heart-in-mouth, chart-bound pop to invest your heart and soul in.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12348

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The Naked and Famous

Everyone knows that the very best music can meddle with your mind, plunging you into the opposite extremes of both happiness and sadness all at once, in intense three minute bursts. It can transport you temporarily to a realm where anything is possible and nothing is out of reach... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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1:00am CDT

The Soundtrack of Our Lives

So, now it's finally arriving...A well hidden treasure soon to be revealed: The Soundtrack of Our Lives "Golden Greats No 1". A fantastic compilation of mind benders from "The greatest post-everything six piece space rock band in the history of the eardrum" (NME). After many US tours and live appearances on Leno, Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Carson Daily and hailed by critics and musicians all over the world - TSOOL is now releasing a lifespan of 19 songs from 5 different albums including 2 brand new killer tracks; "Earthmover" and "Karmageddon". Golden Greats No 1, is a trip of a lifetime and the perfect initiation for the absolute TSOOL beginner, and a confirmation for the already blessed. WIth everything from the TSOOL anthem "Instant Repeater '99" to "Second Life Replay" (just released on the TV series Californication Season 4 soundtrack) explore the mindscape of hte most converging band on planet Earth right now and get ready for a whole new level of existence - get into the groove of TSOOL! - "TSOOL are Godsend!"(MOJO), The Soundtrack of Our Lives are the present, the past & the future of Rock'n'Roll! (Noel Gallagher)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13230

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The Soundtrack of Our Lives

So, now it's finally arriving...A well hidden treasure soon to be revealed: The Soundtrack of Our Lives "Golden Greats No 1". A fantastic compilation of mind benders from "The greatest post-everything six piece space rock band in the history of the eardrum" (NME). After many US tours... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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1:00am CDT

Viva Voce

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Viva Voce

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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1:00am CDT

Whitehorse

For the past seven years Whitehorse has gathered together members of Melbourne's underground music community to create crushingly heavy, sludge-metal layered with electronics. Drafting members from the punk, grindcore, experimental, and noise scenes Whitehorse often garner comparisons to the likes of Corrupted and Khanate. Having toured Japan, the USA and Australia, plus having released 6 audio documents on Australian, Belgian, German and US labels (Sweatlung / Sabbatical / Conspiracy / Blind Date / 20 Buck Spin), Whitehorse hit their most productive point in 2010, performing in support of several international visitors to Australia including Birushanah, Zeni Geva, Om, Lichens, Wolves In The Throne Room, Monarch and Coffins. The troupe is presently recording new material for a new full-length album plus split records with The Body (Providence, RI) and Extortion (Australia), all due for release in early 2011. Whitehorse members have performed acts including: Grey Daturas, Occult Blood, Collapsed Toilet Vietnam, Ivens, 731, Black Jesus, Breathing Shrine, Fallout, Pisschrist, and Encirlcing Sea, amongst many more.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12273

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Whitehorse

You could call the musical marriage of Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland a star-crossed creative partnership. The husband and wife duo behind Whitehorse defies the math of one plus one with their inventive, expansive new album The Fate of the World Depends on This Kiss and a live... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Barbarella

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1:00am CDT

Xylos

Brooklyn 5-piece Xylos have been gathering fans and praise for their lush, electronic pop and Monika Heidemann's intoxicating, otherworldly vocals. Singer/multi-instrumentalist Monika, guitarist Eric Zeiler, keyboardist/vocalist Nikki Lancy, bassist/vocalist Jordan Brooks and drummer Chris Berry write sophisticated-yet-playful songs, weaving together complex harmonies, electronic beats, and soaring vocal melodies that draw on influences including Kate Bush, Cocteau Twins, Eurythmics and Steve Reich. Xylos' self-titled debut album, recorded by Yeasayer and Chairlift producer Britt Myers in his NYC studio, will be out April 5, 2011 on the band's own 1000x Records as well as digitally through iTunes and Amazon. A recent inclusion atop New York Post's list of '10 Artists to Know in 2011' as well as airplay on tastemaker stations KEXP, KCRW, MPR's The Current and Sirius/XM OutQ have already introduced Xylos' arresting sound to listeners. Xylos' sexually charged summer anthem, 'Not Enough,' was described by the City Paper as 'effervescent bubble-gum that'll stick your shoes to the pavement, complete with bombastic interludes that will bump you into next week and back and enough lyrics about the kind of one-night stands that the summer is known for make a boy's hands clammy.' Live, the band's chemistry and diverse musical tastes merge for a compelling live show, with Monika's clear-eyed stage persona, bold fashion sense and electrifying vocal style revealing her to be a formidable, fascinating frontwoman (quite a departure from her childhood musical beginnings, where she sang Lithuanian folk songs and performed traditional dance). In the past year, Xylos have released a string of DIY videos and have joined such artists as Danish electro-pop band Efterklang, Oberhofer, Tapes 'n Tapes and others on the road. They've also landed syncs on World of Jenks and My Life as Liz. 'Darling Dearest,' one of several stand-out tracks, starts with spare instrumentation and an ethereal vocal line by Monika that builds into a full-on techno track with a sequenced percussive riff (accented with real drums), washes of synth strings and gauzy harmonies. It's a song of longing as well as a promise of love, as Monika reminds her 'Dearest' that 'We're just here to experience one another.' It's a song about acceptance and giving people freedom, even if it leads to losing them. 'Second Order' is an up-tempo track that opens with strumming acoustic guitars that surprises the listener with a soaring vocal over a descending chord progression that's both effective and instantly memorable. It's a hide-from-the-world song, an 'I want to stay in bed all day alone' sort of song, a song to listen to alone in your room that transforms itself into an anthem when performed live. 'Dust,' written by Nikki, is a sweeping, cinematic piece that references celluloid images from silent Westerns - sepia-toned films whose contexts has been lost - with a heroine who wait for rescue in vain. 'X-Ray' is a classic synth-pop track given a modern makeover, with fizzy sequencers, a retro New Romantic vibe and vocals that recall all the classic synth-pop divas of the past in an effortless homage. On their stunning debut, Xylos has gone through their vast live repertoire to ensure that every track is a fit and sustains the dreamlike mood they've successfully created. It's bright and hard like colored cut glass, shimmery like a disco ball, sweet and light like spun sugar, brand new but sounding like music you swear you've heard before. While the songs are wickedly catchy and upbeat, Xylos' lyrics are cautious, dark and not a little mysterious, exploring sexual politics and desire from the female point of view. It's a seductive, amazing introduction to a new band that clearly intends to be around for a while.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14134

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Xylos

Brooklyn 5-piece Xylos have been gathering fans and praise for their lush, electronic pop and Monika Heidemann's intoxicating, otherworldly vocals. Singer/multi-instrumentalist Monika, guitarist Eric Zeiler, keyboardist/vocalist Nikki Lancy, bassist/vocalist Jordan Brooks and drummer... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Easy Tiger

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1:00am CDT

Yip Deceiver

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Yip Deceiver

"Two dudes, two mics. Anything can happen." Behold, the proclamation of Yip Deceiver, the tag-team all-analog dance duo, who broadcast sexxed-up jambox jaunts and light club floors ablaze at home in Athens, Georgia and beyond. Their debut album, Medallius, dishes out 11 tracks of... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Ghost Room

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1:00am CDT

Young Adults

It's barely been a year since the two Villón brothers - singer-guitarist Chris and drummer Kurt - teamed with bassist Demitri Miró [Swan], dubbed themselves Young Adults, and self-released a demo last January that more than hinted at some compellingly corrosive chemistry at work: a compressed-yet-sweeping blitzkrieg of art-damaged noise the trio liked to call 'ambient punk.'' Now back from a Brighton studio and armed with their first full-length LP, this time properly recorded by engineer Justin Pizzoferrato (Sonic Youth/Free Kitten/Dinosaur Jr.), Young Adults suddenly seem all, uh, grown up. But they haven't grown out of their good taste (Mission of Burma, Hüsker Dü, Polvo, etc.) or their thirst for decibel-heavy drama, wind-tunnel vocals, and a textured sonic universe. You can touch the glorious roar of 'Wasting Time,'' or walk through its spiked, glittering gates of steel and electricity. Silver sheets of blistering guitar coat the Burma-esque 'Life Under Review'' as it surges and pummels forward. The buried-under-a-billion-layers bustle of 'Black Surf'' sounds a little something like the B-52's reimagined by Shellac or the Jesus Lizard. And the gang's trenchant cover of the Wipers' 'Over the Edge'' well suits a band disciplined enough to walk up to that edge and linger there, with the thrill and threat of a free-fall always at hand. - The Boston Globe Demo CD - Self-Released 2010 (US) - Sold out Black Hole 12" LP - AMDISCS 2010 (Europe)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11969

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Young Adults

It's barely been a year since the two Villón brothers - singer-guitarist Chris and drummer Kurt - teamed with bassist Demitri Miró [Swan], dubbed themselves Young Adults, and self-released a demo last January that more than hinted at some compellingly corrosive chemistry at work... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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1:00am CDT

Zlam Dunk

Hailing from Austin, Texas, ZLAM DUNK is not your run of the mill band from the indie rock mecca. They combine punchy guitar jabs, garage rock crudeness and punk energy that seems like it's ingested about 5 packs of Pixie Sticks. Channeling the rhythmic thrust of At the Drive In with the broodiness of Fugazi and a little bit of menacing pep ala Husker Du, ZLAM DUNK is a bubbling stew of rock fury which sheds and slays simultaneously. Drawing lyrical inspiration from a multitude of areas be it 80's movies and all things "gnarly and shred tastic", ZLAM DUNK has shared the stage with the likes of Fang Island, Foxy Shazam, Touche Amore, Har Mar Superstar, Good Old War, Holy Fuck and even opened up for Paul Wall on their third show ever! ZLAM DUNK is not meant to be heard but to be felt as well. A surefire band capturing all that is rowdy, energetic and uncontrollable in music, brace yourself for what is the punk rock/audible equivalent of garage rock and post hardcore's child having just downed a case of Four Loko. - Solid PR "At The Drive-In meets Daft Punk" - Austin American Statesman "The Rapture meets This Moment in Black History" - PartyEnds "Dripping with energy" - QuirkyNYC "Epic" - Alternative Press "Small-town kids looking to start a big-city fire" - Spinner.com "The best display of dance-infusing, punk-edged math rock I’ve ever encountered" - The Record Rebellion "They melted faces... very intense" - KnuckleRumbler
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11931

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Zlam Dunk

Hailing from Austin, Texas, ZLAM DUNK is not your run of the mill band from the indie rock mecca. They combine punchy guitar jabs, garage rock crudeness and punk energy that seems like it's ingested about 5 packs of Pixie Sticks. Channeling the rhythmic thrust of At the Drive In with... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
BD Riley's

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1:10am CDT

Das Racist

Das Racist is a weed edge/hare krishna hard core/art rap/freak folk music trio based in brooklyn, new york, comprised of queens-born himanshu kumar suri, san francisco-born victor vazquez, and queens-born ashok kondabolu. Suri and vazquez met at sarah lawrence bard pomona wesleyan art college in massachusetts, where victor was himanshu's resident advisor in a "students of color for social justice" themed freshman year dormitory. The duo later added kondabolu as a hype man and spiritual advisor. After a couple of years of occasional drunken freestyles with each other, Himanshu and Victor decided to record a couple of raps together. The first of which was called "We Made It" and immediately became a hit amongst stupid assholes who like rap from the 1990s and really want that shit to keep happening. The second track was called "Fever" and it was fucking terrible - really bad. Then they made some other songs and then they made "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell" which is the one that everyone likes and then they made some other songs.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13642

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Das Racist

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:10am - 2:10am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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1:15am CDT

DJ Quik

Artists

DJ Quik

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Venue 222

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1:15am CDT

Kingdom

Kingdom is a Brooklyn-based producer and DJ whose signature sets and productions have been gathering a rabid following since he released his first mixtape in 2006. Since then, DJs from Diplo to BBC’s Annie Mac have given his tracks spins, and with his recent signing to Fools Gold Records and the video for his debut single “Mind Reader” airing on MTV2, there’s no doubt that Kingdom is the young American producer to watch. Kingdom may play everything from kuduro to juke, but R&B is his first love, and it shows in his bass-heavy remixes and original tracks, often featuring R&B vocal samples on top of his trademark production style—what some have called “a Brooklyn take on the UK garage sound.” This vanguard of tropical blends, Latin stylings and bass-heavy, dance-savvy sounds from around the world is catching the ear of more than a few tastemakers. Kingdom has received positive press and praise from magazines such as The Fader and XLR8R, to trendsetting sites such as Pitchfork and Discobelle, but his eclectic, forward-thinking style blows right past the buzz. Bok Bok of the London-based Night Slugs collective attested: “The genres Kingdom dips into range across the board, but his mixes create within themselves a new logic, a gutter house aesthetic that just makes sense.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15196

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Kingdom

Kingdom is a Brooklyn-based producer and DJ whose signature sets and productions have been gathering a rabid following since he released his first mixtape in 2006. Since then, DJs from Diplo to BBC’s Annie Mac have given his tracks spins, and with his recent signing to Fools Gold... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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1:15am CDT

La Sera

Since joining all-female punk trio Vivian Girls during the spring of 2007 Katy Goodman's DIY-style bass playing and drifty-faded vocals have sent waves of adoration rippling throughout Brooklyn's pop punk circuit. Her newest band La Sera showcases her signature style, bringing her talent for creating dreamy pop songs even more to the forefront. After touring the world with Vivian Girls, releasing a handful of well-received records, and starting record label Wild World with her band mates, Goodman started exploring other outlets. She played in the short-lived dream-pop band All Saints Day in the spring of 2010, and a self-titled limited-edition 7" of spectral tunes was released on indie label Art Fag earlier this year. In February 2010 Goodman started working on some fresh material that inspired the formation of her brand new band, La Sera. Her inspiration sprung from an attraction to early pop hits from the 1950's and ethereal choral vocals. Her new songs contain warm celestial-pop melodies that echo with the dreamlike effect of a church choir and effuse a softer, less aggressive sound than the Vivian Girls. Recording with a tambourine, guitar, and layers upon layers of heavenly vocals, she started sending her songs to filmmaker/music producer Brady Hall (the director of Vivian Girls videos "Moped Girls" and "When I'm Gone"), who immediately wanted to collaborate and dove into re-recording her rough material himself. After hearing his finished work, Katy flew to Seattle and the two recorded all the vocals, mixed the songs and filmed two La Sera music videos at Brady's home studio. The eponymous La Sera is the result of these sessions. With a dozen fresh tracks, La Sera muses on death, love, and love lost within the span of two minute choiral pop blisters. The phantasmic quality of Goodman's voice takes hold of the contradictorily upbeat 'You're Going to Cry,' while 'Dove Into Love' seems to send time into drifting slow motion, enveloped by a wave of guitar strums. The lilting and delicate 'Hold,' meanwhile, tells the story of two people hugging each other to death. Hardly Art will release the full-length in early 2011, preceded by a limited 7' for 'Never Come Around' in November 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12832

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La Sera

La Sera’s Sees The Light follows 2011’s masterful self-titled debut with ten new tracks of peppy break-up pop brimming with defiance and bitter sweetness. On album opener “Love That’s Gone,” the vocals and drumbeat linger for seconds, swaying in the wind while the guitar... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Red 7

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1:15am CDT

Nite Jewel

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Nite Jewel

Over the past few years, LA' s Nite Jewel has honed its pop-funk craft across releases from Italians Do It Better, Mexican Summer and LA's own Gloriette Records. In that time, Ramona Gonzalez's airy but often distant voice has found new gravitas and charisma. Meanwhile, the synth... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Klub Krucial

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1:15am CDT

Trae tha Truth

He's one of the most in demand artist in southern hip-hop. He's Houston's King of the Streets. A survivor, a fighter, a winner, a true voice. He's Tha Truth. There's no denying that over the past few years, Houston has been hip-hop's hotspot. Many artists received major label deals and while their initial impact was quite great, more than a few have fallen off the radar. One artist who used Houston's surge in popularity to his advantage independently is Trae. While many of his contemporaries were searching for deals in New York City, Trae decided to stay with his home team and signed with Rap-A-Lot Records. The marriage proved to be a golden one, as his Rap-A-Lot debut, Restless, garnered much critical acclaim and solidified Trae as one of Houston's most important voices. Now in 2007 he is set to release his latest disc of heart-felt, reality raps ' Life Goes On. Trae grew up in Houston, Texas. Born and raised a product of it's south side streets. Among other notable distinctions, he's a member of the Screwed Up Click and the ABN Gang. Since his first appearance on wax, on his cousin Z-ro's debut CD, Look What You Did To Me, to this moment today, Trae has been one of the most consistently lyrical, street reporters this region has ever known. His first official release hit the world in 1999, the classic Guerilla Maab album, Rise. Rise helped set the tone for a whole resurgence in Houston. Back then, Trae, Zro and Dougie D were all about 16 or 17 years old, and their youthful fire showed through on every track. Theirs was a new sound for Houston, harder, more aggressive, yet also smarter and more focused than many who came before them. Not since the Geto Boys released their classic Grip It On That Other Level, ten years earlier, had the city heard such genuinely heartfelt angst. Rise was recorded and released just after Trae returned from a short stint in jail. That experience taught him to focus on his music, but still he remained in the streets. I caught an aggravated robbery case by being young and crazy. Trae remembers, I was on the streets. It was a blessing. I didn't do nothing but probably some weeks in jail, but I was on paper for like two years for aggravated robbery. They tried to give me close to 40 years. But it was a blessing man, the DA knew my lawyer and they felt they could give me another chance for me to not mess my life off. Cuz I had been doing music, so I was already known for that. They ended up doing that to where I only got two years deferred, but if I had messed up on that deferred probation then I'd have did the max that I could do on that case. That forced focus of sorts has paid off for Trae. From his world famous SLAB mixtapes, to his regional solo releases, Trae's name is known in Texas as one of the realest to ever spit. His raw emotion and true tales of the ills of the streets are rare in rap today. On a Trae album you won't find the endless barrage of bling bling. But you will hear some of the most genuine tales of woe and fury ever recorded. People always wonder why we be so serious, Trae reflects, and I sit back and let 'em know, we keep a lot of shit we go through inside our chests. We ain't the type to go talk about our problems to nobody so that's what make us good at what we do in this music shit. We go through shit on a day to day basis. That's why we have so much shit to talk about. That's why I'm glad we go through shit. I hate that it be how we go through it but it's good that we do go through it because without that, shit, what would we have? Shit, my brother Dinky doing three life sentences, I can't be there. I don't even want him there. I gotta do this for him and for me and my whole family. The tales of reality don't come from hearsay or his imagination either. Trae is the rare rapper who really lives the street life every day. Whether he wants it or not, it is a part of him. Last year I ended up catching a bullshit case being in a shootout that wasn't even our fault. He explains, We ain't in no fairy tale shit. I'm gonna be consistent till they put me in my grave and hopefully when they put me in my grave it's still gonna be consistent. His solo albums, Losing Composure, Same Thing Different Day, Drama, Return of the Streets, Say Hello to the Asshole, Later Dayz and Restless are all regarded as classics. But it's his forthcoming release Life Goes On that has had the streets buzzing for the past year. Life Goes On is a collection of some of Trae's strongest works to date. His biggest hit to date featured the late Screwed Up Click members Hawk and his brother Fat Pat ' both of whom died at the hands of a gunman. Swang is a heartfelt tribute to everything that made H-Town what it is, and Trae continues on with that vibe on Life Goes On. It's only right for me to bring my culture and my team. Trae will always ride for his people. 'Swang,' that was a term Screwed Up Click used period. That's just our shit. Pat and Hawk were legends man and with me around they ain't never gonna fade away. And then Screw, I ain't gonna let that shit fade away. I brought that shit back because I felt my first impact needed to be what I represent and who the fuck they need to be respecting right now because this man paved the way for everybody. Life Goes On features more guest appearances than normal, but all of them are great ones. The first single, Screwed Up featuring Lil Wayne carries on in Trae's tradition of teaching the outside world about his scities culture while keep the name od DJ Screw alive. 2 Pac pops up on the hard hitting Against All Odds. Smile is a deep jam that features Jadakiss. Ghetto Queen is a mellow, mid-tempo banger that features Lloyd and Rich Boy. But it's the beautiful, sweeping tribute to his fallen mentor Hawk, Give My Last Breath that will make sure this disc stays locked in your deck. Trae is not your average artist, and this is not your average record. Yeah I'm away from the pack. Trae states in closing. I'm the truth. Everything I say is true. You're gonna see a lot of real shit coming from me. I ain't here to be friendly with nobody. I ain't here really to kick up no dust. It just is what it is, the truth. I'm bringing to the game the realness, no fabricated shit. No ridin' nobody's dick cuz they hot. I did my own thing. I made my own way.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14995

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Trae Tha Truth

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Saturday March 19, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Fuze

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1:30am CDT

Witchburn

Heavy, down-tuned, southern fried, whiskey soaked sabbra cadabra. Their live show pulsates with seething and sultry, sweaty energy. Bringing as much groove as brutal thunder, the music is like a hammer straight to your soul, crashing down through the sky... only you will welcome its impact the moment they tear into their first song. Spilling their guts on every stage they play; they've opened for Slipknot, Saint Vitus, Blue Cheer, Mudvayne, Fu Manchu, 3 Inches of Blood, Trouble, Zeke and Valient Thorr to name a few. Featuring the vocals of Jamie Nova, also well known for her role as lead vocalist in the all female AC/DC tribute band Hell's Belles, and the monster riffs of Mischa Kianne on guitar and occasionally violin, along with the low end madness of Jacy Peckham on bass and the bone-crushing heaviness of Dana Sims on drums, Witchburn is the sound of rebellion in the voice of a hate-child conceived during a mythical orgy between Black Sabbath, Janis Joplin, Ronnie James Dio and Heart. Witchburn delivers passionate, moody southern metal, made even more powerful by the band's fierce energy and considerable musical chops. The smoky grooves are deep and heavy, tapping into a classic rock vein with gritty guitar lines, seamlessly blending vintage rock influence with that of modern metal. Among the ones who spend their lives on trial. Constantly judged and shamed for being ourselves. In a predisposed society so sure that the misfits are up to no good, we are labeled as dangerous, shunned and cast out. Seeking to prove the worthy cause in our hearts, we stand up unafraid. We will be counted even if we are the hunted. We reject their labels, renounce their judgments and refuse their mark. We will march forward without fear of any destiny that may await. Whole heart in hand, colors hoisted, through ash and scattered bones we'll go forth never to surrender, knowing strength is gained from every scar we stand and fight. Flesh may burn and blood may boil but as the blackened bodies of the misunderstood roast in flames, the true enemy lives on. As they fail time and time again to set their fears ablaze, bound and tied to the stake, we represent their ignorance. Breaking free from their shackles, we bring hope through rude awakening. A new rebellion of the wrongfully scorned. The flames of this revolution will echo a deafening sound as they spread far and wide, burning on strong. Welcome to our Witchburn.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13036

Artists

Witchburn

WITCHBURN Heavy, down tuned, southern fried, whiskey soaked sabbra cadabra. Their live show pulsates with seething and sultry, sweaty energy. Bringing as much groove as brutal thunder, the music is like a hammer straight to your soul, crashing down through the sky... only you welcome... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:30am - 2:30am CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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12:00pm CDT

Chris Chicago

Chris Chicago is a well known and respected member of the Christian Music Industry. At the age of 28, he already has 10+ years of experience on all sides of the business. He began as an intern at KLYT, a Christian radio station in Albuquerque, NM, when he was 16 years old. By the time he was 20, he was Music Director of the station as well as a much loved on-air personality. He was known as a leader in the industry, which is why he won a NAACR Award for Music Director in 2002, and was nominated for Music Director of the Year and On-Air Personality of the year in the 2004 GMA ECHO Awards. When Chris moved to Nashville in late 2005, he founded Shamrock Media Group, which quickly became one of the industry’s top promotion companies. Chris still pursues his love for radio through Hype Radio. He has been programming and hosting the Hype since 1999. The Hype is played in more than 125 markets worldwide.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14681

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Chris Chicago

Chris Chicago is a well known and respected member of the Christian Music Industry. At the age of 28, he already has 10+ years of experience on all sides of the business. He began as an intern at KLYT, a Christian radio station in Albuquerque, NM, when he was 16 years old. By the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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12:00pm CDT

DJ Wade-O (Between Sets)

Hello, my name is Wade “DJ Wade-O” Harris and I host the Wade-O Radio Show, where It’s More than Music…It’s Ministry! I believe that music is one of those rare art forms that can bring people of all races, nationalities and economic backgrounds together. In its purest form, music can inspire, encourage and evoke an emotional response that can resonate with the listener for hours and even days on end. Ministry takes that a step further. Ministry equips others with the skills to become all that God has destined for them to become. Although I grew up going to church in Columbus, Ohio, for the first 22 years of my life I didn’t have a true personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I knew who Jesus was, but I was not committed to serving Him. During my college years at Howard University and then going by the name DJ Oddysey, I hosted the #1 radio show on Howard’s student run radio station WHBC 830 AM. As such, I had the opportunity to share the stage or DJ events with and for the likes of Nas, Busta Rhymes, Alicia Keys, DJ Clue, Fabolous, DMX, Biz Markie, Mos Def, Baby Sham, Ashanti and Mobb Deep. Despite that “worldly success,” I was spiritually bankrupt. I was never truly at peace. I knew I needed to make a change in my life, but I was scared. I didn’t want to miss out on all of the fun. I thought that when I finally grew up, then I would get serious about serving the Lord. In 2002, my life changed. A good friend gave me a book written by former hip-hop superstar Ma$e entitled Revelations. Through Ma$e’s (now Pastor Mason Betha) testimony, I was re-introduced to Jesus Christ. I saw someone who had everything I was chasing: money, power and respect, yet gave it all up to serve the Lord. At that moment, I knew the Lord was calling me. This time, I accepted the Lord’s call and my life has not been the same ever since. Even though I’m still growing up, I’ve dedicated my life to telling others about Jesus Christ. I currently host and produce my own syndicated Christian Hip Hop radio show/podcast, The Wade-O Radio Show, which can be heard Saturday Evenings from 11 PM to 1 AM on the 5 stations in and around the NYC Metro Area owned by WRDR The Bridge-FM. Thru my program, I have had the opportunity to interview the likes of Tonex, Rockwilder, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Lecrae, Da T.R.U.T.H., KJ-52, Trip Lee, Canton Jones, the Frontlynaz, J.J. Hairston from Youthful Praise and many more. Currently the show has a potential reach of over 6.5 million people. The Lord has also allowed me to serve as the announcer and producer of my Pastor’s radio show entitled Inspired with Pastor David Jefferson Sr., which can be heard on New York City’s only 24-hour gospel station, WLIB 1190 AM twice a week.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14687

Artists

DJ Wade-O (Between Sets)

Hello, my name is Wade “DJ Wade-O” Harris and I host the Wade-O Radio Show, where It’s More than Music…It’s Ministry! I believe that music is one of those rare art forms that can bring people of all races, nationalities and economic backgrounds together. In its purest form... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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12:00pm CDT

DJ Yoda

DJ Yoda is one of Britain’s most admired, original club DJs and an AV pioneer who is constantly pushing the possibilities of audio-visual manipulation. Encapsulating the very essence of good times, DJ Yoda has transformed clubbing as we know it, throwing down styles as diverse as Hip-Hop, Funk, Baltimore Club, Drum n Bass and even Country music, all cut-up with a awe-inspiring selection of film, TV show and You Tube visuals that elevate his sets to the uniquely sublime. His keenly-defined sense of humour has captured the imagination of the masses making him possibly the only DJ in the world who can fill a club cutting the Indiana Jones theme music with dirty dubstep beats or 80’s pop with New York rap. A judge for three years-worth of DMC DJ World Finals, tipped by Q Magazine as one of ‘The 10 DJs you must see before you die’ and voted alongside DJ Premier as ‘One of the Top Three DJs in the World’ in Hip-Hop Connection magazine, DJ Yoda represents a new brand of mix-master who can happily play any kind of music to make people dance. In the last year alone, DJ Yoda has: • Played on the same bill as Steve Martin, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock at the HBO Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. • Sold out London’s Koko on his critically acclaimed ‘Magic Cinema Show’ tour. • Performed alongside the likes of Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson and Fatboy Slim. • DJ’d to packed-out clubs everywhere from Beijing to New York. • Mixed up the Champions League highlights with a tongue-in-cheek soundtrack for ITV’s Champions League Final preview show, blowing ITV Sports presenter Matt Smith’s mind along the way. • Performed with Lily Allen providing exclusive visuals. • Earned a barrel full of accolades for mixing the Fabric Live 39 CD. • Hosted an hour-long show for BBC Radio 1 mixing-up highlights of their 40-year history as part of their official anniversary celebrations. • Been voted No.28 in Datatransmission’s publicly voted Top 40 DJs Poll, making him the highest placed Hip-Hop DJ. • Been nominated for a Sony Radio Award in the ‘Music Special’ category for his "Cut & Paste" documentary for BBC Radio 1. Following his successful re-scoring of both ‘The Goonies’ and ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ on the festival circuit in 2003 and 2004, Yoda’s notoriety as the most exciting Audio-Visual innovator has escalated, with his ‘DJ Yoda Goes To The Movies’ tours achieving legendary status. His current ‘Magic Cinema Show’ takes the AV art form into brand new territory utilising cutting edge DVD mixing equipment that he has been instrumental in developing. Aside from his constant touring, DJ Yoda has completed the fourth instalment of his lauded ‘How To Cut and Paste’ mix CD series. Following on from Vol. 3’s ‘The 80s Edition’ - a collage of his favourite pop, hip-hop and movie moments from the 1980s - Volume 4 is a truly surprising and groundbreaking edition. No stranger to breaking new ground, Yoda’s other achievements include providing Pete Tong with his first ever hip-hop Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 - bootleg copies of which have been doing the rounds ever since - plus his "Mini-Mix" for Annie Mac's show was also voted, by listeners, as the best mix ever broadcast on the show. With his abilities as a DJ and Audio Visual tour-de-force in no doubt, Yoda’s skills as a musician were confirmed with the release of his debut artist album, ‘The Amazing Adventures Of DJ Yoda’ in 2006. Providing beats for the likes of Biz Markie, 2005 MOBO-winner Sway, Princess Superstar, Jungle Brothers, MC Paul Barman, and a host of other vocalists, ‘The Amazing Adventures Of DJ Yoda’ was critically acclaimed gaining rave reviews across the board. Having recently provided music for Film, TV and Advertising he is now working on a new album due for release in 2009 and still hopes to work with all the cast of Sesame Street on a turntablist DJ track.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15158

Artists

DJ Yoda

DJ Yoda “Q-bert is universally acknowledged as the best scratcher in the world,” says DJ Yoda – AKA Duncan Beiny - undoubtedly also at the top of that field, “I remember cutting out this interview with Q-bert from an American rap magazine when I was 16 and sticking it on... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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12:00pm CDT

Dkutz

About DKUTZ Hailing from the slums of Flint, Michigan DKUTZ has overcome alot of obstacles in life. Growing up fast and living even faster was a way of life in a town with only the reamnants of the once Buick City aka General Motors that left the city only to fall in economic crisis some years ago. DKUTZ was raised on the North Side of Flint( Baltimore Blvd) by his mother,grandmother and great-grandmother. They were instrumental in his life a youngin growing up! Drugs ,murder,poverty,etc.. was a common thing! Writing was a way to cope with the day to day struggles of life in the Fli City!! DKUTZ used used his passion for writing at a young age.( DKUTZ replies:" Writing was theraputic growin up fo me but, I didnt know it would evolve like it did!") DKUTZ started HustleGrind Ent in 2003(Heaven.Uses.Strugglers.To.Lead.Every.Great.Race.Into.Never.Dying) and has since than flourished to a top notch label with various artist making a difference in music as we know it! DKUTZ is a firm believer that if u have faith in yourself but more importantly JESUS, you can and will make it outta any situation or issue that life brings to the table. DKUTZ'S label and music represents that statement!! His testimonials threw song will move you and his voice will capitivate you!! DKUTZ moved to Austin, Texas in 2004 where he has been producing, songwriting, and making a major impact in the South!! His songs, mixtapes, and albums have great reviews from 88.7 KAZIFM in Austin and the audiences in other surrounding communities as well. DKUTZ will be dropping his 4th album this summer "10" entitled "Recession Proof" feat. a host of artist like his young protege Sonny Loc, Bavu Blakes, and a host of other artist!! DKUTZ is one the most inspirational and influential artist of all time!!( DKUTZ'S replies; " You have to hit people with things thats relevant and dont be scared to tell people what GOD has brought you out of! You will be amazed to see that its a million people out here goin through what you goin through! The key is being real within yoself!) Be on the look out for DKUTZ and his movement as he stives to make a positve impact in Hip Hop for the Young life of this generation!! (DKUTZ'S replies: " I am the one who will usher in the New Era of Hip-Hop and Be that inferno that the game needs in Jesus name as my witness!") HG'S Fo Life!!!!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12932

Artists

Dkutz

About DKUTZ Hailing from the slums of Flint, Michigan DKUTZ has overcome alot of obstacles in life. Growing up fast and living even faster was a way of life in a town with only the reamnants of the once Buick City aka General Motors that left the city only to fall in economic crisis... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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12:00pm CDT

Foster the People

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Foster the People

The globally-influenced Supermodel is the follow up to Foster the People's critically acclaimed 2011 debut Torches. Recorded in various locations around the world, Supermodel began as frontman Mark Foster and producer Paul Epworth set up a writing studio in a riad in Essaouira, Morocco... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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12:25pm CDT

TRE9

It’s people like Tre9 that helped earn Houston the nickname of “Hustle-Town, Texas.” Young and focused, he started Much Luvv Records in 1998 with a vision-mission to make positive hip-hop music popular in order to improve lives around the globe. With three solo albums, one group album, and seven additional titles from Much Luvv artists, Tre9 has been acting on his dream. For over 10 years, he has owned and operated a building maintenance company that has given him the freedom to excel in his craft as a hip-hop artist. It has also provided an avenue for him to invest in other business and ministry endeavors. All Eyes On Me Inc. is a media and event conglomerate which gives inspirational hip-hop artists a way to be seen and heard through an annual youth conference, awards show, and a television program. For the past six years, Tre9 has spearheaded the All Eyes On Me Achievement Awards (formerly known as THHHAA); a ceremony that honors over 30 artists, retailers, media companies, and businesses supporting positive hip-hop music. And with All Eyes On Me TV, Tre9, along with co-host Bushwick Bill (Geto Boys), aims to expose the optimistic side of urban culture that visual media outlets often ignore. In addition to these creative avenues of exposure, Tre9 co-owns a destination portal website, DaSouth.com that provides an online presence for his music genre. His multi-media business, 4930 Studios, offers audio production, video production, graphic design, and printing services that raise the standards of excellence throughout the industry. In the community, Tre9 co-founded URGEWORKS; an organization that brings uplifting messages through hip-hop performance arts to schools, churches, juvenile correctional facilities, and community centers. The organization promotes positive character development and aims to instill self-confidence to its audiences. His most recent album, “The Farmer,” puts Tre9 in the role of a modern day “Johnny Appleseed” by mixing agricultural imagery and metaphors with Southern style rap. Listeners are drawn by the music and fed by the message. It’s obvious that Tre9 is a selfless individual determined to bring qualitative, non-explicit hip-hop music to a mass audience. Tre9 has been recognized his efforts across the United States, being honored at events such as Atlanta’s Holy Hip-Hop Awards and Florida’s Flavor Fest. Tre9 is currently touring in the South and Eastern parts of the country, hitting Texas, Virginia, Maryland, Louisiana, New Jersey and Florida. After a missionary trip to Rotherham, England in 2007, he was touched by the need to carry his message beyond the borders of his homeland. Tre9 answered his calling to international missions and plans to spread his inspirational poetry and culture in Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, and a return visit to the U.K. No matter where he goes, the “Farmer” will be dropping hip-hop seeds of hope with an expectant vision of the harvest sure to come.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13046

Artists

Tre9

Young and focused, Bobby “Tre9” Herring started Much Luvv Records, a Christian record label, in 1998. Since its inception, Much Luvv Records has released over 17 albums and changed the lives of thousands. In October 2008, God called Tre9 to full-time missions; which led to the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:25pm - 1:25pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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12:40pm CDT

The Groundwork Music Orchestra

The Groundwork Music Orchestra. Not your typical kids' music. From old world to American roots to modern pop, these songs light up kids and adults alike. Excellent song craft, guest appearances on the recording from the likes of Ben Kweller and David Garza, and a live show that will have everyone dancing and singing along. Singer and principle songwriter, Neal Kassanoff, is a versatile artist who continues to thrive in the kids' genre and with his rock band The Dead Left. He is founder of Groundwork Music Project, a non profit organization that provides free music classes to preschoolers.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15001

Artists

The Groundwork Music Orchestra

Neal Kassanoff is a writer of breadth and depth who has created a cannon of children's songs that reflect his love of song craft. These songs never stop with the good fun and the infectious hooks that adults usually enjoy right alongside their kids. Joining Neal will be a number of... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:40pm - 1:40pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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12:45pm CDT

Cheno Lyfe

In an urban market where a criminal rap sheet, drug use and street life is used as a form of creditability, and in many cases, a route to fame and money, Cheno Lyfe (Christ Hearted Evangelist Now Offering Lyfe) is changing the standard and in the process affecting a generation. Born Rameses Echevarria, CL spent most of his life incarcerated. It was there, behind those metal bars that his musical passion, talent and most importantly God, became his way out. Now more than 5 years later, Cheno Lyfe is one of the industry’s most versatile artists, with his unique Miami Style and Down South Crunk. This is evident in his first album. In a city known for marquee names such as DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, a man stands completely against the grain...Cheno Lyfe. Winner of the 2008 MIM (Miami Music Conference) embarks on his debut studio album entitled “HOME”. From the first record, a glimpse into CL’s heart is quickly seen as he intros the album with the burden that encompasses the project...his HOME! The hit singles “HOME” & “Won’t Stop” have already encouraged many as countless testimonies have come forth. Listeners are left with a powerful message embedded in the hearts. CL’s unique Miami style and down south crunk make HOME an instant “none skip”. With ground breaking productions by G Roc of The Beat Mekanicz, G Styles, Juice 2020, to name a few. Varying from club bangers to crunk, east coast to even a slow rock worship record, the album has a sure commercial appeal for all. Collaborations include the Dove Award winning Pablo from Group One Crew, KDrama, DMaub, Rhema Soul, Gnotes, and more. With over 1000 pre orders already, HOME is a breath of fresh air in the industry! “Cheno Lyfe has given us an album that perfectly balances style and Christian substance. Coming on the heels of several notably successful CHH releases, from rappers including Lecrae, Da' T.R.U.T.H. and Thi'sl, “Home” should be on the short list of recent efforts that have the power to expand the reach of the genre—and reach thirsty souls—with God's blessing.”- Danielle Campbell-Angah /DaSouth.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13384

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Cheno Lyfe

In an urban market where a criminal rap sheet, drug use and street life is used as a form of creditability, and in many cases, a route to fame and money, Cheno Lyfe (Christ Hearted Evangelist Now Offering Lyfe) is changing the standard and in the process affecting a generation. Born... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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1:00pm CDT

Pete and The Pirates

Motorcycles, blood, sex, guns and insanity. Not things you'd immediately associate with Reading's prime guitar pop exponents Pete & The Pirates, but then neither are phasing synths, sizzling psychedelia and the general atmosphere of darkness and thunder. Yet, these are the potent thrills P&TP are mixing into their infectious pop stew on their second album, thickening the plot and beefing out their indiepop's marrow to a staggering bulk. As bold steps forward from their pristine pop 2008 debut 'Little Death' go, it's as fearless as any Wikileak.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14959

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Pete and The Pirates

Motorcycles, blood, sex, guns and insanity. Not things you'd immediately associate with Reading's prime guitar pop exponents Pete & The Pirates, but then neither are phasing synths, sizzling psychedelia and the general atmosphere of darkness and thunder. Yet, these are the potent... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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1:00pm CDT

Toro y Moi

Toro Y Moi is 23 year old Columbia, South Carolina native and resident Chaz Bundick. After earning a BFA in Graphic Design at The University of South Carolina, Chaz decided to push his music further now that he has more time on his hands. His mom came from the Phillipines to the United States, where she met her future husband (who's African American) in college. They lived in New York City taking in all the wonderful cultural influences the city's rising underground scene had to offer at the time (late 70s/early 80s). Deciding to slow down and be closer to family, they moved to Columbia, South Carolina where they had their first child... Chaz Bundick's methods are constantly changing and evolving. Heavily influenced by his parent's vinyl and tape collection, he also possesses great admiration for contemporary influences like Animal Collective, Sonic Youth, J Dilla, and Daft Punk. Like most prepubescent teens, he had his punk band and once that died out, the "side project" soon became the main focus. Toro y Moi started in 2001 as a bedroom project but quickly grew into the live performance realm. The songs are born from a plethora of different genres, from freak-folk to R&B to French House. Before any full length album has been released, Toro Y Moi has already received praise from music websites like Pitchfork and Gorilla Vs. Bear as well as print features in the NME and Dazed and Confused.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14961

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Toro Y Moi

The product of a move from South Carolina to Berkeley, CA and the subsequent extended separation from loved ones, Toro Y Moi’s third full-length, Anything in Return, puts Chaz Bundick right in the middle of the producer/songwriter dichotomy that his first two albums established... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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1:05pm CDT

The Warriors ATX

The W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S. ATX Austin, Texas. Home of the University of Texas Longhorns, 6th Street, and the annual SXSW (South by Southwest) music festival. It’s also been dubbed “The Live Music Capital of the World.” And as part of the Bible Belt, one would think that a quality Christian rap collective like The W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S. ATX would find an easy path to both exposure and acceptance. “On the contrary, it’s been an uphill grind,” group member Ahmad “Victorious” Bell said. “Just because there are venues all across town that offer live music every night of the week doesn’t mean that they want to hear what we’re pushing.” “Believe me, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is still a touchy and often unpopular subject in this very liberal town. Shoot, this is the place where the modern atheistic movement was born!” Still, the The W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S ATX press on. The group (whose name stands for We Are Righteous Redeemed Invaders Of Reality) has been together for about six years and comprised of Bell, Ervin Jackson (Swerv), and Corey Anderson (Proof). In 2004, The W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S. ATX became the first Christian rap group in the central Texas area to have their music played on a secular top 40 station. They followed that up with a ministry performance at ME TV (a regional television network) that was in regular rotation. They’ve also repeatedly performed at SXSW (South by Southwest) and seen their “Warriors Anthem” video receive airplay on both BET and The Gospel Music Channel. God has entrusted them to minister alongside a virtual “Who’s Who” of Christian hip hop including: Lecrae, FLAME, Tedashii, The Cross Movement, Braille, Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Tre 9, Corey Red, and Precise. They have also been honored by their peers with a Texas Holy Hip Hop Achievement Award for XXXX and Perseverance Award from The Texas Gospel Announcers Guild. “I’ve known the guys in The W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S. ATX for over five years now and seen their servant hearts and passion for ministry. Adding them to our family just seemed like such a natural fit,” Much Luvv Records owner Bobby “Tre9” Herring said. Ministry first music second!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14682

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The Warriors Atx

We Are Righteous Redeemed Invaders Of Reality (W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S.) as you know it!! Three souled out believers from the centex have gotten together to strike a blow to the kingdom of darkness!! Using Hip Hop as a platform to speak life into the lives of our "Young Nation" of clones... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:05pm - 2:05pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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1:30pm CDT

Gospel Gangstaz

About Original G2 Grammy Nominated 2000 *3 Time Dove Award Nominees 2000, 2001 and 2004 *3 Time Stellar Award Nominee 2001, 2004 *Top Selling Gospel Rap group of All time - scanning over 300,000 combined units We still grinding out the hits so stay tuned and listen up to find out what it do next. Big beats, big lyrics, and as gangsta as always is the way the new record gets delivered but via mp3 downloads. AVAILABLE NOW! Get your copy of "The Flood" via downloads today! Previous CD Releases All Mixed Up 2003 I Can See Clearly Now 1999 Do or Die 1995 Gang Affiliated 1994 What It Do, What It DO???? Been a minute since you really heard from the G'z but the new record takes you right back to the real ghetto gospel of the West Coast. Hip hop to the real level, thats what them G'z about playa. Humble enough to deal with you from the days of the past, and yet spiritual enough to let God be revealed in the same conversation!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14683

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Gospel Gangstaz

About Original G2 Grammy Nominated 2000 *3 Time Dove Award Nominees 2000, 2001 and 2004 *3 Time Stellar Award Nominee 2001, 2004 *Top Selling Gospel Rap group of All time - scanning over 300,000 combined units We still grinding out the hits so stay tuned and listen up to find out... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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1:30pm CDT

Ozokidz

Celebrated Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli welcome the New Year with a series of 'Ozokidz' shows a special family friendly set geared towards children and adults alike. Many Ozomatli fans who've embraced the band since their inception now have kids of their own, and Ozo are thrilled to now offer a show that an entire family can enjoy together. The band are currently in the studio with acclaimed producer Tony Berg, recording a children's album for release in 2011. Ozomatli has spent 15 years working diligently to spread its message of peace, communication and understanding through music, with a long standing tradition of performing for children all over the world, from the schools of North St. Louis to the orphanages of Southeast Asia. Vocalist Asru Sierra adds, 'we felt it was a great idea to do a family record so that everyone can come together and dance as a family at our shows. And they don't have to be kids, as long as you're a kid at heart which we all were to begin with, anyway!'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14778

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Ozokidz

Celebrated Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli welcome the New Year with a series of 'Ozokidz' shows – a special family friendly set geared towards children and adults alike. Many Ozomatli fans who've embraced the band since their inception now have kids of their own, and Ozo are thrilled to now offer a show that an entire family can enjoy together. The band are currently in the studio... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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2:00pm CDT

Edwyn Collins

Edwyn Collins Not Falling, But Laughing The first the world heard of Edwyn Collins was in February 1980 with the release of Falling And Laughing. The debut single by his band, Orange Juice, it was also the first offering from Postcard Records, the independent label Edwyn co-founded with Alan Horne, run from the latter’s sock drawer in a former Red Light district in Glasgow’s West End. As a record, Falling And Laughing was a hopeless cacophony of shrill guitars and an inexplicably loud bass drum pedal. But as a song, it was a sublime celebration of unfulfilled ardour to a tune that aimed to bridge the chasm between The Velvet Underground and Chic. In the age of New Romantics, Edwyn arrived as a Real Romantic, one unafraid to simultaneously embrace "the pleasure with the pain". After ten more records, including three increasingly inventive Orange Juice singles, Postcard closed its sock drawer in late 1981. It would be another two decades before Edwyn and Horne’s endeavours would be belatedly recognised as a key foundation stone for indie music, particularly in Scotland where Primal Scream, Belle And Sebastian and Franz Ferdinand would all follow, and acknowledge, Orange Juice’s trailblazing example. In the interim, Edwyn took Orange Juice into the Top 10 with 1983’s Rip It Up, perhaps the epitome of their Velvets/Chic punk-funk hybrid, complete with Buzzcocks-homage guitar solo. Alas, the pleasure of performing the song on Top Of The Pops was neutered by the pain of Legs & Co ripping up tissue paper whilst dancing on an adjoining stage. Jinxed thereafter, Orange Juice would later close their proverbial sock drawer in 1985. Edwyn immediately embarked on a solo career, though it would be ten years before he found himself back on Top Of The Pops with 1995’s A Girl Like You. Luckily, this time Legs & Co were nowhere to be seen. Better still, the song’s northern soul groove and Isley Brothers guitar frills rewarded Edwyn with a genuine "worldwide smash" and enough royalties to fill a thousand sock drawers. Life, suddenly, was all pleasure. Fast forward another decade to February 2005, when Edwyn had just finished recording songs for his sixth solo album. Among the rough mixes in the can was a track called One Is A Lonely Number. Exactly 25 years after Falling And Laughing, it saw the Old Romantic still embracing life’s pleasure with its pain: "If life breaks your heart, you needn’t fall apart." Little could he have realised how profoundly prophetic these words would become in the months that followed. On Sunday, February 20, 2005, Edwyn was admitted to hospital after collapsing at home. He was later diagnosed with having suffered two cerebral haemorrhages and underwent a precarious neurological operation. Incredibly, through a combination of surgical brilliance, the heroic support of his family and his own seemingly invincible will power, Edwyn pulled through. Six months after his stroke, he was back at home. But more phenomenal still was his determination to overcome the physical after-effects hindering his movement and speech so he could return to the studio and finish the album he’d already begun. The result was Home Again, a testament not only to Edwyn Collins the songwriter, but Edwyn the man and his resolute spirit. "This is hard for me," admits Edwyn. "I’m learning to live again after my stroke. But I am happy and contented also. I’m very pleased with the album and with the songs. I’m getting there and I feel grateful at last." Finishing Home Again has been a Herculean struggle, but Edwyn’s perseverance has more than paid off. Asked to rate it against his entire body of work, Orange Juice included, Edwyn ponders for a few seconds. "Home Again," he finally says, "it’s perfect. These songs are me. This is who I am." has more than paid off. Asked to rate it against his entire body of work, Orange Juice included, Edwyn ponders for a few seconds. "Home Again," he finally says, "it’s perfect. These songs are me. This is who I am." Since the release of Home Again, Edwyn has continued to renew himself, one step at a time. In November 2007, he took to the stage again, having painstakingly relearned the lyrics to his songs. Our hearts were in our mouths, but of course, he pulled the performance off with aplomb. He has continued to tour ever since, increasing in confidence with each show. In October 2008, he quite suddenly reconnected with the songwriter inside him, and has since recorded six new songs for an album due out in 2010. He has regained control of his precious studio and is swamped with production work for others, alongside his collaborator of sixteen years, Sebastian Lewsley. In May 2009, Edwyn was honoured by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, when he was awarded the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award. The long spiral of influence Orange Juice continue to have can be heard on the boxset, Coals To Newcastle, rleased in November 2010 by Domino Records. Spring 2010 will see the US release of Losing Sleep, his first set of songs written and recorded since his return. Featuring collaborations with his friends and supporters Franz Ferdinand, The Drums, The Cribs and The Magic Numbers, not to mention Johnny Marr and Roddy Frame, the album has already been hailed by many as the best of his life and is already enjoying success in the UK and Europe. No special pleading required. Edwyn Collins is back.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14958

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Edwyn Collins

Edwyn Collins Not Falling, But Laughing The first the world heard of Edwyn Collins was in February 1980 with the release of Falling And Laughing. The debut single by his band, Orange Juice, it was also the first offering from Postcard Records, the independent label Edwyn co-founded... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Dot Com Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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2:00pm CDT

J.R.

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J.R.

Saturday March 19, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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2:00pm CDT

Tapes n Tapes

Tapes ‘n Tapes is a rock band from Minneapolis, MN, made up of Josh Grier on guitar and lead vocals, Matt Kretzmann on keys and horns, Erik Appelwick on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Jeremy Hanson on percussion. Grier said he formed the band in 2003, to “have fun with my friends. I always wanted to see if I could play music with others and for others.” Grier and his buddies amassed “tapes ‘n tapes” of noodling, experimental jams and declared themselves officially a band. In the winter of 2004, the band now known as Tapes ‘n Tapes bought some recording equipment and headed out to a rustic cabin in the woods of Wisconsin. They recorded their self-titled, now long out of print, seven song EP in three days. Songs like “Beach Girls” and “50’s Parking” from the EP are still in their live set today. Next up for the band was recording their critically acclaimed follow up, The Loon. Appelwick recorded, mixed and produced the eleven song record with the band in one week at a friend’s home studio. The Loon came out in November of 2005 on ibid records, and no one was ready for what came next. People started to notice the foursome’s jangly, melodic brand of rock and the band started touring – gaining more and more attention from music critics and fans all over the world. Even the Thin White Duke took notice. “’Insistor’ is the first single, and it's cracking. It was a slow grower, but once that chorus digs in there's really no escape,” said Mr. David Bowie. The prestigious XL Recordings re-released The Loon in July of 2006, the same month Tapes ‘n Tapes made their national television debut on the Late Show with David Letterman. The band then toured around the world for the next few years- playing shows with the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Spoon, Cold War Kids, The Black Keys, Echo & the Bunnymen, and The Wrens. In 2006 they were honored to play Reading/Leeds, and 2007 saw them rock out at Lollapalooza and Coachella. When starting to work out songs for their follow up, Walk It Off, the band was asked who their dream producer was. The obvious answer to them was Mr. Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, MGMT). With twelve songs in hand, the band made the jaunt to upstate New York to live and work with Fridmann for two amazing weeks- one week in September 2007 to record and one week in October 2007 to mix. However, years of touring, the political climate, and distance from friends and family had changed the band, and given them a different point of view- one that seemed to pervade their sound. Spin praised the record saying, “the tunes are tighter and performances far more dynamic and aggressive…..they can now pull off jittery punk and understated, graceful melancholy.” XL released Walk It Off in April of 2008, on the same day the band made their debut on Conan O’Brien. After touring and supporting Walk It Off for the following year, it was time for a little R & R- rest and relaxation. They purposefully took their time and tried to get back to a place where the band was fun, and not work. They also decided to go back to their roots and do everything on their own, with no label involvement. They cut ties with XL, and re-launched ibid records, their own label which initially released The Loon. The brothers tapes had saved their pennies over the years and set out to make the record they’ve always wanted to make – Outside. They wanted to record at home and self-produce, which they did over two weeks at The Terrarium in Minneapolis, MN in March of 2010. The next step was getting the talented Mr. Peter Katis (Interpol, The National) to lend his ears to the mix. Grier spent two more weeks in Bridgeport, CT, while Katis mixed the record to perfection. The result is twelve songs that are playful and melodic, while also capturing the essence and energy of their live show. Grier said, “We had a great time making Outside and we wanted our enjoyment of the process to be audible in the recording, and I think we succeeded.” One thing is for sure, Tapes ‘n Tapes feel like they are making music for the right reasons – fun and pure love for music. And as Grier always says, “Everything else is gravy.” Outside will be released on January 11, 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14865

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Tapes n Tapes

Tapes ‘n Tapes is a rock band from Minneapolis, MN, made up of Josh Grier on guitar and lead vocals, Matt Kretzmann on keys and horns, Erik Appelwick on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Jeremy Hanson on percussion. Grier said he formed the band in 2003, to “have fun with my... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Radio Day Stage Austin Convention Center

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2:20pm CDT

Tedashii

So now I’ll walk in the “good works” that have been prepared for me/ God’ll work ‘em out, I just trust in faith that He’s there for me” On his debut album, Kingdom People, Tedashii a.k.a Tdot, communicates his heart with boldness and authenticity wanting listeners to understand that we are people with a purpose bigger than ourselves. Many have heard him on Lecrae’s debut album “Real Talk”, and on the 116 Clique Compilation album with tracks like Represent, In Ya Hood, and Impressed, but now with 19 tracks dedicated to unleashing what’s been on this brother’s heart you can expect a serious album. “Kingdom People to me is a look into the practical side of walking out our Christian faith. From a testimonial and very introspective view, I desire to encourage and challenge us, through my own experiences and struggles which alot of believers also struggle with, to stand firm in our faith. I pray this album becomes more than another disc in your hip hop collection, but a tool that will be utilized fully by the Lord!” With roots down in Houston, TX, Tedashii brings a distinct flavor you won’t find anywhere else. Southern bangers like “Houston We Have a Problem”, and introspective tracks like “This Song’s For You”, Kingdom People is an album that hits from all angles. Featuring production by Lecrae, Tony Stone, J.R., Mac, and others, plus guest spots by Flame, Lecrae, Trip Lee, J.R., Cam, and others, you want to make sure that you have copy in rotation.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14688

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Tedashii

So now I’ll walk in the “good works” that have been prepared for me/ God’ll work ‘em out, I just trust in faith that He’s there for me” On his debut album, Kingdom People, Tedashii a.k.a Tdot, communicates his heart with boldness and authenticity wanting listeners to... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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2:30pm CDT

MarchFourth Marching Band

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MarchFourth Marching Band

Saturday March 19, 2011 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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2:50pm CDT

Pro

We all have focus. We all have something that determines our navigation through this maze we call life. The question is where is your focus? When asked this question, Pro responds with a one word answer... “Christ.” “If I focus on anything other than that I lose.” he elaborates. “The idea is to be like the racehorse. Many racehorse trainers believer that blinders keep the horse focused on what is in front of him, encouraging him to pay attention to the race rather than other distractions. So believe I got my blinders on!” Born in Pontiac Michigan and raised in Middle Tennessee, Pro has been exposed to many things that have crafted his music immensely. Unfortunately, Pro shares the same story of many urban youth today. He was raised in a single parent household by his mother, with no real father figure, and surrounded by a culture that preaches arrogance boldly. But rather than focus on the negative, Pro emphasizes the fact that through the blood of Christ, anyone can be free!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14021

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Pro

Within a short time span, Pro lost his grandfather, grandmother and godmother. As a result, he began to understand that life was fleeting; growing weary, he cried out to God and surrendered his life and talents. The appeal of southern Hip Hop has long been country vernacular over... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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3:20pm CDT

Thi'sl

Born in Greenwood Mississippi, Thisl’s family moved to St. Louis when he was two years old so his grandpa could help run the family business. Living in one of the roughest cities in America insured that he would see and experience things that would cause him to grow up real fast. Robbed of his childhood, while other kids were out playing, he was hustling, with grown man responsibilities. As rap music was quickly growing to be the pulse and soundtrack of inner city America, it wasn’t long before the pain he felt, married the rhythm that was being pumped into him. With a crazy life life all around him, rap music became three things motivation, therapy, and a blank wall to paint pictures through the stories he told. After years of hardship, trials and now a life changing transformation, Thi’sl has set to tell his story to the world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14025

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Thi'sl

At the corner of street life and honest living stands Thi'sl: an ex-hustler turned urban missionary. A look into his past reveals the authenticity of his gritty, in your face lyrics and God's grace, which spared his life and gave him a clean slate to begin anew. Travis "Thi'sl" Tyler... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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3:30pm CDT

Kurt Vile And The Violators

Kurt Vile has a way of tying time in knots. You can hear it on his new album Smoke Ring For My Halo from the get-go – the pinwheeling guitars and reaching atmospheres of ‘Baby’s Arms’ are as strange as they are familiar: a demonstration of how Kurt can put worn methods and sounds through himself and end up with something that isn’t emotionally or sonically obvious. Instead we’re left with a record that contains traces of the past but doesn’t waste precious time in the now being reverent. Once compared to Leonard Cohen, Tom Petty, Psychic TV, and Animal Collective in the same review (for 2009’s Childish Prodigy), Kurt can bring to mind anything from Suicide to Leo Kottke to My Bloody Valentine, Bob Seger, Nick Drake, and Eastern ragas. Still, he pieces together these disparate elements so seamlessly and unpretentiously that such reference points are rendered pointless by the singularity of his sound. Kurt Vile might belong to a long lineage of classic American songwriters, but he’s the only one who’s alive and in his prime today. This is the fourth time Kurt Vile has put an album’s worth of songs together and stuck a name on it, but in a sense Smoke Ring For My Halo is his first real album – every flinching guitar arpeggio and vocal wander was made to be here, made with this record in mind, to sit alongside another in situ and in sequence. It seems weird saying this given the amount of ground he’s covered already, but Smoke Ring For My Halo is the perfect way into the music Kurt Vile makes. It’s tender and evocative, elusive but companionable, tough in the gut and the arm but swollen in the chest and giddy in the head. It’s a record that is perfect for any given day during whatever season, to satisfy all moods in every possible scenario – be that first thing in the morning or last thing at night; today, tomorrow or five years from now. In short, it’s real. Kurt Vile isn’t just the loneliest of ten siblings born to parents on the outskirts of Philadelphia, the former forklift truck driver who makes rock band guitar songs in the solitude of his bedroom. Smoke Ring For My Halo brings all of that together, marrying the introspection of the nocturnal stoner with the exploration of a troubadour frontiersman to arrive at a record you know is so much more than the sum of his and its constituent parts because often he sounds like he doesn’t know how he got there himself.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14315

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Kurt Vile And The Violators

Kurt Vile has a way of tying time in knots. You can hear it on his new album Smoke Ring For My Halo from the get-go – the pinwheeling guitars and reaching atmospheres of ‘Baby’s Arms’ are as strange as they are familiar: a demonstration of how Kurt can put worn methods and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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3:50pm CDT

CY

Circuses can be inspiring. Introduce children to one and then carefully observe their next month on the playground as they recreate the roles of the clown, the lion tamer, and the trapeze artist. For Christian rapper CY, it launched a fresh phase of his music career – one marked by a new found creative freedom for his sound, lyrics,and stage show. After launching the Circus World Event…The Ringleader album at the 2007 Texas Holy Hip Hop Achievement Awards (where MTV personality Sway was a presenter) to critical acclaim, CY began to pray about the direction of its much anticipated follow-up. Whereas The Ringleader’s concept envisioned our world as a circus with one true ringleader (God) and an imposter (Satan) who plots and schemes for the same position, Circus World Event…High Wire Act plays off a tight rope metaphor that represents the narrow road believers in Christ must walk in order to receive eternal life. The project also carries other messages about the humility that must be maintained by those placed in lofty positions. CY’s High Wire Act employs a gloomier carnival sound, picture painting lyrics, and explosive energy. It’s versatile and accessible to all listeners with tracks produced by himself, Phillip Moore, Tony Stone, Vohn Beats/Symbolyc One, Jimmy Natural and others. Guest artists include Young Joshua, Tony Stone, One Dose, Von Won, FireJaws, Gina V, Tannie, Gifted, Tre9, Kent & Shellee Coley, MiKalibur, Titus, D.Steele, and more. Circus World Event…High Wire Act marks CY’s third solo album (fourth overall.) Previous records have spawned an award winning video for his “Confession Invasion” single, recognition for the best New Album and New Artist of the Year (2003 Texas Holy Hip Hop Awards), and several other nominations and industry honors. In addition, CY has performed at major events such as SXSW, Rap Fest, the En Sound Music Awards, the All Eyes On Me Awards, and Atlanta’s Holy Hip Hop Awards (where he was also honored.) Through those events and others, he has been honored to share the stage with music ministers such as Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Deitrick Haddon, Knowdaverbs, 4th Avenue Jones, Corey Red & Precise, Mark J, Lil Raskull, Pettidee, Todd Bangz, Everyday Process, and Lecrae.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14600

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CY

Circuses can be inspiring. Introduce children to one and then carefully observe their next month on the playground as they recreate the roles of the clown, the lion tamer, and the trapeze artist. For Christian rapper CY, it launched a fresh phase of his music career – one marked... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 3:50pm - 4:50pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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4:30pm CDT

Man Man

Man Man Life Fantastic (Anti-) It's hard to imagine what looked worse: the night a sleep-deprived, Ambien-addled Ryan Kattner hallucinated his way into a motor bike accident or the afternoon an electrician checking out his sublet's faulty wiring walked into his room and found nothing but a boar's head, half-drained bottles of booze, scattered tax forms, a Wurlitzer, a frame-less mattress, and writing on the walls. (They were song lyrics, but still.) 'He was severely freaked out. A haunted, wordless, freaked out. Maybe I wasn't living very sanely,' says the Man Man frontman, who also goes by his keyboard-clobbering alter ego Honus Honus. While it's easy to nervously laugh at the absurdity of it all now, Kattner's personal life got so dire a couple summers ago that he found himself wondering whether music was worth it anymore; whether a mounting pile of heartbreak, the heaviness of several friend's tragic deaths, and IRS bills outweighed the need to express it all on stage or in the studio. 'It's funny, because in the past, I was able to take bad situations and turn them into something creative,' explains Kattner. 'This time I couldn't at all. I felt nothing, which was worse than feeling miserable or depressed.' As a black cloud hovered above his head on the east coast, Kattner did what many aimless artists have done before him-he put most of his possessions away in storage and lived out of a suitcase. His wandering took him to Los Angeles, Austin, Portland, and wherever else a friend had a couch, floor space, and patience to spare. In the end, it took many months for the singer/multi-instrumentalist to pick up the pieces and funnel an endless procession of love and loss into the demo stages of Man Man's fourth album, Life Fantastic. But once the breakthrough moments started kicking in, he had no choice but to soldier on. Take what happened on New Year's Day not too long ago. Already a few months into some actual songwriting, Kattner stumbled into his very own after school special, best summed up by a new song 'If I razor cut some bangs,' he howls in 'Dark Arts,' clawing at the album's most unhinged arrangements, 'Will I forget who I am? Stare at the man who's in the mirror; how the fuck did I live this long, this way?' 'I sent my father a demo of that song,' says Kattner, 'and he called me afterwards to hear my voice. Make sure I was on the level. Everything about it sounds unhealthy, from the words to the vibe itself. But at the same time, I needed to get it all out of my head.' The exorcisms didn't end there, of course. Thanks to a renewed sense of purpose, the songwriting for Life Fantastic continued throughout the past year alongside promising sessions with the rest of Man Man: Drummer/Percussionist Chris Powell and multi-instrumentalists Billy Dufala, Jamey Robinson, and Russell Higbee.. Which isn't to say that things came together quickly. Contrary to the shoot-first-and-ask-questions-later rep of the group's live show, Man Man records have always involved months-or in this case, years-of refinement to reach a level everyone's happy with. For instance, it took an entire day-literally two nine-hour stretches-to develop just two verses in the aforementioned 'Dark Arts.' 'That's just the way that I work,' explains Kattner. 'I usually have to sing something at least 300 times before I bring it to the band. I work on the melody and the cadence, but I also want a delivery that feels real. I have to be able to sell what I'm saying, even if that mean sitting there with one verse on repeat." Not every song was the sonic equivalent of giving birth, however. Life Fantastic's title track is one example of every last piece falling into place perfectly, from subdued bursts of brass and swooning strings to a piano progression that literally dances circles around anyone within earshot. And then there's 'Steak Knives.' Easily one of the most beautiful, barebones cuts in the Man Man catalog, it sounds like a cavernous confessional set against creeping chords and heart-sinking chorus lines. Simply put, the thing's gonna make at least one person cry this year. To add to the considerable headphone candy quotient of the entire LP, Life Fantastic is the first Man Man album with a proper producer behind the boards. And not just any knob-twiddler, either. We're talking Mike Mogis, the Bright Eyes member responsible for the widescreen backdrops of nearly every major Saddle Creek release. 'The songs were fully-formed entities by the time we got to Mike's studio,' says Kattner, 'But he was there to say things like, 'Okay, that's a bit much.' He was able to help us carve the beauty out of the chaos we brought. It wasn't whittling down the points; it was sharpening them so they'd puncture even deeper.' Mogis was also there to fulfill any random requests the band may have (a gang chorus here, a childlike melody there, even some field recordings) and flesh out their flashiest ideas with the delicate string arrangements of fellow Bright Eyes member Nate Walcott (see: the climatic close of 'Oh, La Brea' for Man Man at their most cinematic). All while maintaining the order ab chao ethos that's been at the core of Man Man since their rail-jumping 2004 debut, The Man In a Blue Turban With a Face. 'I want us to be the kind of band you could bring home to your parents,' says Kattner, 'but at the same time, they're worried you might steal or break something. And you know what? They appreciate you for that very reason.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13849

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Man Man

Man Man Life Fantastic (Anti-) It's hard to imagine what looked worse: the night a sleep-deprived, Ambien-addled Ryan Kattner hallucinated his way into a motor bike accident or the afternoon an electrician checking out his sublet's faulty wiring walked into his room and found nothing... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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5:25pm CDT

Middle Brother

Middle Brother played their first show at 2010’s SXSW – a tiny, late-night, unannounced event under the moniker “MG&V.” Other than recording the album and rehearsing once, they had never played the songs live. The audience (and the mob of onlookers crammed in the doorways and windows) was treated to an impossible-to-forget set by a band of musical comrades who seemed genuinely surprised by the fire that was ignited on stage. It was a rollicking and boisterous show that could have fallen apart at any moment and instead centrifuged into melodic and harmonic brilliance. What held it together was each member’s sense of song and performance – a perfect, intuitive balance of craft and feel, equal parts playful and earnest. In a time when synthesizers and laptops are taking over stages, Goldsmith, McCauley and Vasquez are leading the pack of young rock songwriters who strive to carry on the tradition of figures such as Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, and Tom Petty. Middle Brother came together in mid-2009 when the three songsmiths realized, after several on-stage collaborations, that they shared a unique vision and wanted to take it one step further, into the studio. Their songs are anthemic, soulful, passionate and confessional. The 12 tracks on Middle Brother are the result of their off-the-cuff yet diligent workshop experience. The songs are world-class, the performances raw and immediate as each member pushed the other to bring the best of what they do to the proceedings. The record captures a potent moment in time for these three burgeoning song-writing stars who are just beginning to feel the real power in their respective talents. The members of Middle Brother are confident, but not resolute and stuck. They are willing to explore and are open to each other’s ideas as they work towards the common ideal of the redemptive power of the song.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11309

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Middle Brother

Middle Brother played their first show at 2010’s SXSW – a tiny, late-night, unannounced event under the moniker “MG&V.” Other than recording the album and rehearsing once, they had never played the songs live. The audience (and the mob of onlookers crammed in the doorways... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 5:25pm - 6:25pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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6:00pm CDT

Nervo

NERVO are Mim and Liv Nervo. This feisty sister tag-team have already started making waves. Best known for their collaboration with David Guetta on his recent Grammy winning smash hit "When Love Takes Over" (performed by Kelly Rowland), they are quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with on the dance music scene. Based in both London & L.A, these globe-trotting Australian-born DJs are making serious noises on both shores of the Atlantic with their infectious blend of chunky electro-house. With a distinctive style and sassy image - NERVO's DJ style is beat driven, bold, sassy, deep and dirty. They have already played main stage at Miami's Ultrafest, smashed it at Lolopolooza, spun the opening of Space Ibiza, opened at F*** Me I'm Famous for David Guetta and Will.I.Am. Most recently, they were the guest DJ's at the prestigious ARIA's, televised prime-time across Australia. Unsurprisingly, the media there adore them; press includes a 12 page spread in January's InStyle magazine. The talent doesn't stop with their DJing. As songwriters NERVO have been busy behind the scenes for years with their great sense of melody and clever lyrics. The girls have co-written three songs on David Guetta's current album 'One Love', written and produced several songs on Ke$ha's debut album 'Animal' and have a cut on Kylie's Aphrodite. Their passion for dance music has now led to a host of studio collaborations with a list of acts that reads like a who's who in dance music, including, Deadmau5, Roger Sanchez, Aviici, Kaskade and Armin Van Buuren as they work on their forthcoming artist album for Virgin Records, set for release in 2012. Watch this space for more exiting music from this dynamic duo.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15260

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Nervo

NERVO are Mim and Liv Nervo. This feisty sister tag-team have already started making waves. Best known for their collaboration with David Guetta on his recent Grammy winning smash hit "When Love Takes Over" (performed by Kelly Rowland), they are quickly becoming a force to be reckoned... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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6:15pm CDT

The Felice Brothers

The Felice Brothers Bio Celebration, Florida out April 19, 2011 on Fat Possum 'what separates The Felices' mud-stomping folk from that of their peers is their no-winking honesty the sense that these songs and the places and people they're singing about aren't literary devices but actual people doing their damnedest to rage against the growing darkness.' Filter Good Music Guide, 2009 Here's what's already known about The Felice Brothers: they are a close-knit band of two brothers and three longtime friends, all in their twenties. They are self-taught, not one of them played an instrument prior to the band's inception in 2006 when they started busking in New York City subway stations. The Felice Brothers have released three full-length albums; their last, Yonder Is The Clock, on Team Love Records (2009). The majority of their work was recorded in a converted chicken coop in upstate New York near their hometown of Palenville. Esquire, Filter, The New York Times, NPR, Spin, Time Out New York, Uncut, and Under The Radar have praised them, among others. They are on virtually constant tour in the States and overseas, and have performed at festivals including Bonnaroo, All Points West, Outside Lands, Langerado, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Recognized for their live show, The Felice Brothers will play for their audience come hell or high water; the foremost example is their transcendent performance at the 2008 Newport Folk Festival, where they soldiered on, unplugged, in the rain, and barefoot in the mud after a lightning bolt shorted their stage's power supply. Here's what might come as a surprise about The Felice Brothers: their new and fourth LP Celebration, Florida is an exhilarating amalgamation of frightening horn sections, unexpected 808s, ambient synth lines, schoolyard taunts, booming, primitive drum beats, heavy bass lines, piano, violin, accordion, ringing guitars, rave beats, and sinister acid jazz that captivates and mystifies. Recorded in the library and theater of Beacon, NY's old high school, the band explores a multitude of sounds and instrumentation throughout the expansive album. It's inspired, imaginative, heady, menacing, passionate, and rollicking. Most importantly, it's as steadfastly authentic as ever, expanding upon the dark, woozy undercurrent of ramshackle barroom blues, vaudevillian atmospherics, and surreal storytelling of their previous albums. Under The Radar wrote in a review of Yonder Is The Clock that The Felice Brothers find 'inspiration and freedom rather than constraints in the traditions of folk music.' Celebration, Florida revels in this inventive, outlaw spirit; it's the sound of a band that knows its roots and knows where it's growing. It's a group who just might expand the definition of Americana music along the way. Celebration, Florida casts scenes of dreamy characters and stories interwoven like a block of primetime TV. Among the tales: a young woman who sets off to find a secret paradise; a teenager who enters a boxing gym in Catskill, NY; a late night host recounting his rise to fame to his honeybee while traveling in a private jet; shady degenerates who get lost in a mystery concerning a Honda Civic; a young girl who crimps her hair and spies her dead father driving down the road; a Wall Street scandal hits a little too close to home; and even a trip through space to find long forgotten Hollywood parties and hopefully make it back there in time to walk down the red carpet. The Felice Brothers are: Ian Felice, James Felice, Christmas, Greg Farley, and David Turbeville.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13852

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The Felice Brothers

http://www.thefelicebrothers.com/

Saturday March 19, 2011 6:15pm - 7:15pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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7:00pm CDT

ALTAAR

ALTAAR is the new band of Andreas Tylden and Sten Ove Toft. Tylden has been the single most important character within Norwegian hardcore the last decade through now disbanded JR Ewing, and Toft is Norway's king of noise. They've assembled an all-star team for ALTAAR, consisting of Espen Hangård (KILLL/Diskord/NoPlaceToHide), Didrik Telle (Obliteration), Kenneth Lamond (JR Ewing) and sometimes Jørgen Munkeby (Shining). Together they fuse inspiration ranging from Phillip Glass to Barthory, the result is a diabolic soundscape and soundwaves which transmit emotion and atmosphere. Defying the normal boundries of genres, their music is best described as droning doom-sludge with black metal aesthetics. The result is a jaw-dropping, fantasticly intense live-experience somewhere between SUNN0))), Isis and Wolves In The Throne Room. Here's a snippet to see for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS7ck_ggqWQ They are currently building a great buzz, and were one of the most acclaimed bands among foreign journalists at last year's by:larm and Øya festivals. Spinner, The Fader and CMJ Magazine were among media lauding them. Their debut cassette is due for re-release on vinyl this spring, and their debut album is due early this summer. One to watch as a coming stalwarts of Norwegian metal.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14419

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ALTAAR

ALTAAR is the new band of Andreas Tylden and Sten Ove Toft. Tylden has been the single most important character within Norwegian hardcore the last decade through now disbanded JR Ewing, and Toft is Norway's king of noise. They've assembled an all-star team for ALTAAR, consisting of... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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7:00pm CDT

Boxcar Bandits

Boxcar Bandits began when Texas Rex enlisted the help of some local musicians and began performing under the moniker in February 2006 in their town of Denton, TX. Early incarnations of the Bandits featured J. Paul Slavens (ex. Ten Hands) and Tamara Cauble (Telegraph Canyon). Equally at home at a beer joint or concert hall, the Bandits meld old-time, bluegrass, western swing and country with the sounds of string band instruments to create the "North Texas Skunkgrass" sound. The Bandits first album, "Smells Like Grass" was self-released in 2008. The Bandits have taken their show on the road throughout their home state of Texas and continue touring throughout the south.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15046

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Boxcar Bandits

Boxcar Bandits began when Texas Rex enlisted the help of some local musicians and began performing under the moniker in February 2006 in their town of Denton, TX. Early incarnations of the Bandits featured J. Paul Slavens (ex. Ten Hands) and Tamara Cauble (Telegraph Canyon). Equally... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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7:00pm CDT

Butts

Butts began by accident in the summer of 2009 during a period of excessive drinking. What started as a joke soon turned into something bigger as Butts exploded all over the place. They have released two cassettes on Seattle's ggnzla RECORDS and have music videos that are good for a laugh: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7FFPq4f2Fo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltIMyBDEuu8
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12943

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Butts

Butts began by accident in the summer of 2009 during a period of excessive drinking. What started as a joke soon turned into something bigger as Butts exploded all over the place. They have released two cassettes on Seattle's ggnzla RECORDS and have music videos that are good for... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Headhunters

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7:00pm CDT

Erin McLaughlin

Im Erin McLaughlin, I sing and write songs and I live in Southern California. Sometimes I feel like Ive lived at least two lives, I say that mostly because of the experiences Ive had. I used to travel a lot, and by that I mean, after high school I moved out of my folks and never stayed in one place for more than a few months for nearly 6 years. I got to see a lot of the world, which was nice. Along the way I would play other peoples guitars and sing other peoples songs because thats what you do when youre a gypsy. Finally I moved home to go to school. I bought my own guitar at that point and wrote a couple of songs. But then, in 2007 my little brother died. He was 16. He took his own life. Its not enough to say that I was ruined. I've had to rebuild so much of my world, the views I held and the things I've wanted for my life. Music helped me process a lot of that information. Naturally, I wrote more songs. Some of them are sad. Some are not as. My friends helped me make an EP- it's called Something Like a Miracle. Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek/ Fiction Family) played the guitar. I also got the rest of Fiction Familys rhythm section to play on it. It sounds pretty good. I'm writing new songs now too. Benmont Tench said my new stuff sounds the best. I was encouraged by that, that's why I mention it. I play shows, and I thrive on the energy exchanged between myself and the listener. In San Diego I play at Lestats and sometimes the HOB. In LA I play at the Hotel Cafe, where recently I opened for the Secret Sisters- those girls are some real sweethearts. In March I get to play SXSW for the first time. I just can't tell you how excited that makes me. One day Id like to go on the road with Ryan Adams, maybe have him sing harmony on a song and share a mic. What a thrill that would be. People seem to get attached to me when I play live. They believe in me I think. I take it as a compliment. Im not a big deal. But I'm not sayin I wouldn't like to be. I really just want to tour and make great records, have a date at the Opry and have my songs played on NPR all the time. I don't think that's too tall an order. Just a little honesty, a little of who I am, what I do and what I would like to be doing at some point. I quit college for now because I actually was good at it. But the late nights in Hollywood were starting to wear on my honors Philosophy grade. I guess Id rather do one thing well than many things in mediocrity. So its music. And maybe one day when Im on the road (with Ryan Adams) my life- apart from my perspective- wont look so very different than it used to. Thanks for reading. E
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13650

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Erin McLaughlin

Hello all, I’m Erin McLaughlin and I am thrilled to be returning to SXSW this year for round two of all the action, the glory and of course, the music. If you didn’t meet me last year, we need to catch you up. I am a singer/ songwriter from southern California. I spent the first... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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7:00pm CDT

Fredrik

FREDRIK is a melodic, experimental folk three-piece consisting of one songsmith (F), one sound-painter (O) and one conceptual artist (A). All three mostly live and work in Malmo, Sweden and create music in a secluded 19th-century garden shack with the help of "darkness, voices, quiet instruments, curiosity, nightmares, melodies and terrible weather". They have stated that they strive towards "impulsive beauty of various kinds" while trying to avoid "rationalization, self-consciousness and irony". Some people call their music surreal. A lot of people call the music soothing. Almost everyone says it makes them think of trees. FREDRIK put out records continuously in Europe, America and Japan and collaborate with a lot of different artists and projects.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10965

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Fredrik

FREDRIK is a melodic, experimental folk three-piece consisting of one songsmith (F), one sound-painter (O) and one conceptual artist (A). All three mostly live and work in Malmo, Sweden and create music in a secluded 19th-century garden shack with the help of "darkness, voices, quiet... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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7:00pm CDT

Gringo Star

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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7:00pm CDT

In Tall Buildings

Erik Hall grew up in the center of Chicago, among sky scrapers, traffic lights, pedestrians, parks, factories, and Lake Michigan. He studied classical piano from the age of 8, played guitar in rock bands and percussion in the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, and studied jazz and sound recording at the University of Michigan School of Music. He is a founding member of the band NOMO and has recorded and toured with Michigan bands His Name Is Alive and Saturday Looks Good to Me. In 2009 Erik completed work on his first batch of original songs and named the project In Tall Buildings. The self-recorded debut album was released in April of 2010 on Chicago's Whistler Records, and the Chicago Tribune immediately praised the music as being 'dense, textured, [and] hypnotic.' American Songwriter magazine referred to In Tall Buildings as 'the aural representation of a pleasantly scattered mind,' and the album began to spread over the college radio airwaves, charting on the CMJ Radio 200 at #158. Erik spent 2010 bringing In Tall Buildings to stages throughout Chicago and beyond. The live band calls upon NOMO drummer and life-long collaborator, Quin Kirchner, and Chicago bassist/composer Matt Ulery (Eastern Blok, Matt Ulery's Loom). The trio delivers an apt distillation of Erik's songs' most defining elements, and they have shared stages with NOMO, The Hood Internet, Voxtrot, Born Ruffians, and Vieux Farka Toure.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15044

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In Tall Buildings

Erik Hall grew up in the center of Chicago, among sky scrapers, traffic lights, pedestrians, parks, factories, and Lake Michigan. He studied classical piano from the age of 8, played guitar in rock bands and percussion in the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, and studied jazz and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Speakeasy

7:00pm CDT

Jennifer M. Powell

Jennifer M. Powell Age: 25 Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee Residency: San Antonio, Texas Singer/Songwriter Alto/2nd Soprano Sightreader Choir member, section leader, and vocal technique coach for the cathedral choir at New Creation Christian Fellowship under the leadership of Bishop David Michael Copeland & Reverend Doctor Claudette Anderson Copeland. Did background vocals for Stephen Hurd, JJ Harriston, Gary Mayes, Double Portion, Natori Blue, Richard Smallwood, Karen Clark-Sheard, Tedd Winn, Kim Burrell, Kurt Carr and many others. Opened for Tonex, Myron Butler, Ziel, Marvin Sapp, Candy West, Bobby Jones, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Kierra Sheard, Dettrick Hadden, and Shirley Caesar to name a few.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13286

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Jennifer M. Powell

Jennifer M. Powell Age: 25 Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee Residency: San Antonio, Texas Singer/Songwriter Alto/2nd Soprano Sightreader Choir member, section leader, and vocal technique coach for the cathedral choir at New Creation Christian Fellowship under the leadership of Bishop... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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7:00pm CDT

Patricia Vonne

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Patricia Vonne

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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7:00pm CDT

Suzanna Choffel

"...Suzanna's learned from some of the greats about phrasing, playing around with delivery and beat, singing the emotions and the words rather than merely the melody. She slots nicely alongside Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux and Fiona Apple." Steve Hochman, Los Angeles Times. Suzanna Choffel is from Austin – born and raised. But shake the stereotype of Texas singer/songwriter like a snow globe; with influences that range from Erykah Badu and Paul Simon to Bebel Gilberto and Marie Daulne, Suzanna is as unique as the maelstrom of snow inside the glass ball. “I’m influenced by a lot of different things. I listened to World music in college, Reggae and Brazilian music and African music . . . I love jazz, I love hip-hop, I love pop. I love a really sweet story or emotional kind of experience and that’s what I strive for in my songwriting...visual lyrics and a strong melody, where the music is able to move people.” Suzanna’s music is difficult to categorize. Rock music critic Jim DeRogatis, sums it well: “equal parts beat poetry, smoky soul grooves and indie-pop eccentricity.” Whatever the descriptors may be, she has a distinctive sound for an artist from Texas, but it is still Texan. “Texas music is soulful and rootsy. Whether it’s rock, pop, blues, folk or country, it always has a raw feel to it and tends to have a sway and a swagger. I believe that comes from the heat. A lot of southern music shares that element, but Texas is unique in that it has a bit of the west, too, and the influences of our neighbors south of the border.” Suzanna captured the big musical heart of Austin with her independently released debut album, Shudder & Rings. Margaret Moser, the grand dame of the Austin music scene and music editor of The Austin Chronicle, dubbed her Austin’s "Next Fun Fearless Female Rock Star.” Driven by the single, “Hey Mister,” and a YouTube hit for the video of “Raincloud,” Suzanna wrapped-up three-years of promoting and touring for the album by winning the Austin Music Award for “Indie Artist of the Year” in 2009. Along the way she also won top honors in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, International Songwriting Competition, and the FameCast competition. On her upcoming album, Steady Eye Shaky Bow, Suzanna weaves a rich tapestry of colorful emotions and delivers, lyrically and musically, on the new voice in town promise of her debut. The album’s title is taken from, “Archer,” a lamenting song of disaffection wherein she sketches her lover with a “steady eye but a shaky bow,” and then calls him out, “you shot too low.” “Animal” continues on the theme of vexed love, “First you win my heart, then you tear it apart! You're a liar, that's what kind of animal you are.” "They've been in some of the best bands in Austin over the last 15, 20 years. So when I first got with this band, I was super-nervous until it became apparent they liked playing with me. My name's on the marquee – 'Suzanna Choffel' – but the music includes everyone. We're a band.” While putting the finishing touches on her new album a nice surprise fell into Suzanna’s lap in the form of an unwitting on-screen appearance in the documentary film, Catfish. Suzanna is heard and seen in the film via a YouTube clip of her sultry performance of the Jimmy Driftwood classic, “Tennessee Stud.” How the video made it into the film is as intriguing as the plot line itself but suffice to say that she got hooked into the movie on the web in a twist-filled true story of the filmmaker’s personal tale of a virtual relationship. Steady Eye Shaky Bow is due out in February 2011. It was produced in Austin by Danny Reisch, whose recent work includes White Denim and Bright Light Social Hour.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15009

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Suzanna Choffel

Austin native Suzanna Choffel gave the songs on her new album, STEADY EYE SHAKY BOW, time to mature and build character, like fine wine, before she stepped into the studio to record. The result is 10 elegant tracks that flow from the jazz-oriented style of her 2006 debut, SHUDDERS... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Momo's

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7:00pm CDT

Takashi Kamide

When he was seven-years-old, takashi Kamide lost his left foot shorty after having been diagnosed with cancer. By seventeen he had conquered the disease. Not long after, another illness befell him for which there is no known medical treatment and by all appearances was terminal; he couldnft eat anything, and lost weight from half of his body. It was another arduous journey to recovery, but as the artist states, what saved him was simply saying gLOVEh. At that stage in his life, he was angry at everything and everyone, but his mother, father and many friends rallied for him, and never stopped believing he would fully recover, praying for him all the while he was fighting these illnesses. When at last it seemed he had beaten the disease forever, his doctor proclaimed it miraculous. Now, takashi KAMIDE believes there are many miracles all over the world, and they can be realized readily, when you realize the potency of love. But there is a parallel story that took place for KAMIDE: that of music. At six years of age, he was diligently practicing classical piano until discovering Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett which eventually led him to switch to jazz piano and subsequently an interest in the accordion. Working from a humble studio in his native Japan, he creates minimalist original masterpieces that evoke everything from Yann Tiersen or Penguin Cafe Orchestra to lost takes from Vangelisf score from Blade Runner. What is different takashi KAMIDE's accordion? Most of people expect accordion is sounds like world music or traditional music. But takashi KAMIDE plays his original compositions, even if he plays covers, sounds very crative and impressive. He is playing new style of solo accordion you've ever listened!! When he makes music tracks, takashi KAMIDE also plays many instruments himself, piano, guitar, and more. You can see it when you listen his music. takashi KAMIDE try to make sounds deeply, you can find something inside your beautiful part if you listen takashi KAMIDE's music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15096

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Takashi Kamide

When he was seven-years-old, takashi Kamide lost his left foot shorty after having been diagnosed with cancer. By seventeen he had conquered the disease. Not long after, another illness befell him for which there is no known medical treatment and by all appearances was terminal; he... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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7:00pm CDT

Wolf & Cub

It’s been over three years since Australian quartet Wolf & Cub broke cover with their debut album Vessels. The album was released around the world and the band found itself touring Japan, Europe, the UK, and the States, as well as appearing TV On The Radio, The Killers, Queens of the Stone Age, Wolfmother, and Primal Scream. Once their uproarious lives settled down a bit, the guys of Wolf & Cub headed back Down Under to get started on some new material. But given the restlessness at the core of Wolf & Cub’s creativity, there was never any chance things would be done the same way a second time. New influences, new gear, and new ideas necessitate a new approach. A major part of this new approach was the band’s decision to work with fellow Australian producer Chris Colonna (aka Bumblebeez), someone guaranteed to challenge the band in intense new ways. Colonna’s hip-hop cut-and-paste production style seemed an odd fit at first, and was originally shrugged off as too left of field even by the band’s standards. However they were intrigued enough to make the trek out to Colonna’s studio in his hometown of Braidwood just outside of Australia’s capital city Canberra, to work on a track they had previously demo-ed. And that’s where Science & Sorcery began. What had originally concerned the band now inspired them; there was energy in Colonna’s take on their music that they could feed off the excitement in operating outside their comfort zone. Existing demos were built on, disassembled, reconstructed, sidelined, rediscovered, and reassembled. New material was built from the ground up. During the early stages nothing was considered stable, everything had the possibility to change, evolve, disappear and be reborn. Through this process the body of work that constitutes Science & Sorcery eventually took form. Science & Sorcery is a continuation in the ever-evolving sound of Wolf & Cub. Main songwriter Joel Byrne captures the whole experience when he says; “This album was made amidst a sea of conflict; conflict within the band, between the band and Chris, within myself, so in order to actually complete it we were all forced to address and deal with certain issues that were becoming road blocks. This album is really about trying to move forward in life and overcoming those tactics you unconsciously put in place to sabotage it. It’s about fear of change. Overall, it’s not an attempt by us to change “our sound” or do something completely different from previous releases, it’s more a case of us trying to alter or experiment with the process that creates the outcome. I’ll leave it up to others to decide if the sound has gone anywhere else, because I don’t know where it was before. It’s still Wolf & Cub, just another piece of the puzzle.” Wolf & Cub is: Joel Byrne – Guitars/Vocals Wade Keighran – Bass Marvin Hammond – Drums/Percussion/Keys Joel Carey – Drums Science And Sorcery Out Now on Last Gang Records
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13467

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Wolf & Cub

It’s been over three years since Australian quartet Wolf & Cub broke cover with their debut album Vessels. The album was released around the world and the band found itself touring Japan, Europe, the UK, and the States, as well as appearing TV On The Radio, The Killers, Queens of... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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7:15pm CDT

Sahara Smith

SAHARA SMITH – MYTH OF THE HEART Sahara Smith is a natural. Or as the Austin Chronicle observes, “She's the real deal all right.” Don’t take our word for it. Listen to her debut album on Playing in Traffic Records, Myth of the Heart, and you’re bound to agree with the Dallas Morning News that “Smith is a revelation.” The disc is hailed as “a gorgeous album for all lovers of carefully chosen words, rich imagery and ethereal vocals” by Texas Music magazine and “a richly impressive, intensely soulful debut album,” by the Los Angeles Times. All that and more is to be savored on Myth of the Heart. It bows with the alluring “Thousand Secrets,” which opens a window on the vulnerable places we all have, as Smith writes, “For every broken branch there is a mile of fallen leaves/But no one knows the river flows a thousand miles deep.” Propulsive churning tracks like “Are You Lonely,” “The Real Thing” and “All I Need” make feelings of longing and desire palpable, while the up-tempo title song sings about resisting the urge to love. Meditative yet kinetic auras grace Smith’s reflections on being lost within love (“Tin Man Town”), empathy (“Angel”), mortality (“The World’s On Fire”) and life’s travails (the closing cut “Twilight Red,” which Smith wrote at age 13). And such songs as “Train Man,” “Midnight Plane” and “Mermaid” embody the notion of poetry in motion with their evocative images of travel and places near and far. The album was cut in primarily live sessions in Los Angeles, produced by Emile Kelman, known for his longtime work with T-Bone Burnett, who shepherded the recordings. The players include such regular Burnett associates as drummer Jay Bellerose, bassist Dennis Crouch and guitarist Marc Ribot, whose musicality bring both a deeply-rooted feel and contemporary imagination to the album. As the Los Angeles Times describes the disc, it’s lush with “Cinemascope-like wide-screen portraits of romantic passion, loneliness and unrequited love.” “Sahara is the best young artist I have heard in many years,” notes Burnett. And what seems at first blush like preternatural musical and lyrical maturity is as much the organic result of being all but weaned on fine artistry. Add to that the ineffable quality of magic. “To ascribe [an] old-soul narrative would do a bit of a disservice to Smith, whose ethereal voice and sound comes less from a place of experience beyond her years and more, seemingly, from some other universe entirely,” posits the Austin American-Statesman. Born in Austin, Texas and raised in the nearby Hill Country town of Wimberley, Smith is the daughter of a playwright mother and a father who’s a jeweler by profession as well as a sculptor and painter. In her infancy the music of classical composers like Beethoven, Mozart and Rachmaninoff played in the home, and “my dad was singing me really strange lullabies like ‘Long Black Veil’ and ‘Lily of the West’ and ‘El Paso,’” Smith recalls. Celtic music and fellow Texas born and raised singer/songwriter Nanci Griffith were also among the musical fare she heard in her formative years. An avid reader from an early age, Smith wrote her first poem at age three. While in second grade one of her works was published in the Anthology of Poetry for Young Americans. On her eighth birthday her father got her a guitar and showed her some chords, and she was soon composing songs. At 10 years old her uncle gave Sahara a collection of Shakespeare comedies “and we would act out the parts together,” she recalls. Not long after her mother played her Simon & Garfunkel’s The Concert in Central Park while they were riding in the car, and Smith experienced an epiphany that centered the music she was creating in a realm that felt right. “I wrote pop songs before that, but that triggered me writing sort of folk songs,” Smith explains. “I’m more rooted in the folk tradition than anything else.” Then a greatest hits collection of Leonard Cohen’s early recordings “just changed everything I thought about songwriting,” recalls Smith. “It was pure poetry but it was also accessible, relatable and structured. It made me realize that you don’t have to simplify the way you express your emotions as long as it’s recognizable that there are universal elements of truth to them. I try to utilize that in my songwriting and think about what emotion a certain image will conjure and create the feeling of the song through imagery.” Her music also became informed by Tom Waits, Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, classic country artists like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, and seminal Texas singer- songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. Plus contemporary acts such as Radiohead, Wilco, The Shins and Tegan and Sara. “I think what I do takes all those influences into consideration,” notes Smith. In her early teens Smith started playing open mike nights at local coffeehouses and a restaurant, and quickly landed two regular weekly gigs. When she was 14, her father urged her to send a tape of her songs to “A Prairie Home Companion” for a “Talent from Twelve to Twenty” contest spotlighting young musicians. Smith was chosen to compete on the nationally aired radio show, which she confesses was “terrifying.” One thing that did still her nerves was the presence of its host. “I'd been listening to Garrison Keillor since I was really tiny,” she explains. “My parents would put on his monologues as a way to make me go to sleep. That's how soothing his voice and personality were. “I was really positive after the first round I wasn’t going to be called out again, so I put my guitar away,” recalls Smith. “When they called me back out for the second round I had to retune my guitar as I walked out onstage.” She came in second in the competition. The “Prairie Home Companion” contest also won Smith her Austin-based managers: Rosalyn Rosen and Kevin Wommack. Rosen, a close friend of Smith’s mother, heard it and then played her appearance for Wommack. Duly impressed, they caught one of Smith’s hometown gigs and eventually signed on to manage her. By her late teens Smith was meeting with and being considered by a number of record labels. “We thought about who we would want to get to produce the album and just sort of unanimously agreed that T Bone Burnett would be the best,” says Smith. “So my manager just kind of on a whim sent him my MySpace page and he asked us if we could fly up to Los Angeles so he could meet us. So we went to L.A. and recorded a couple of demos at his studio. One of his engineers, Emile Kelman, was just beginning to branch out and do some production of his own, so Emile produced the project and T-Bone oversaw the project and we used a lot of the same people from the Robert Plant [and] Alison Krauss Raising Sand album. I think it just wound up being really magical.” Music critics obviously agree. “A hybrid of folk, Americana, country and bluegrass, Myth of the Heart makes good on Smith's promise,” says the Austin American-Statesman. “Melodic and often heartbreaking, it's an assured debut, an elaborately painted canvas anchored by Smith's poetic songwriting and otherworldly voice.” The Los Angeles Times notes how from the very first song, Myth of the Heart “quickly places this 21-year-old in the Emmylou Harris-Alison Krauss camp of country-rock singers of exquisite tastefulness.” In addition to the complimentary musical comparisons, Smith’s lyrics have been likened as well by the media to such iconic poets as T.S. Eliot and Emily Dickinson. Blessed with a becoming modesty, Smith says of her songs, “What I’m trying to do is create music that anybody can listen to. And even if they don’t interpret it that same way that I do, they still interpret it in a way that’s meaningful to them.” As the Dallas Morning News insists of Myth of the Heart, “Pay attention to this one.” For it’s the first winning and assured step in what is sure to be a long and satisfying musical journey to come.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14212

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Sahara Smith

Sahara Smith is a natural. Or as the Austin Chronicle observes, “She's the real deal all right.” Don’t take our word for it. Listen to her debut album on Playing in Traffic Records, Myth of the Heart, and you’re bound to agree with the Dallas Morning News that “Smith is... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:15pm - 8:15pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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7:15pm CDT

Said The Whale

Said The Whale formed in 2007 as a collaboration between songwriters Ben Worcester and Tyler Bancroft. The pair's debut EP, Taking Abalonia, featured sunny west coast indie pop, with breezy harmonies, shimmering guitars, and lyrical tributes to their home city of Vancouver. In 2008, the album was rereleased as Howe Sounds/Talking Abalonia, featuring seven additional tracks that stretched the band's stylistic palate to include bubblegum folk ("The Light Is You"), thundering hard rock ("Last Tree Standing") and gentle ukulele ballads ("The Real of It"). After several personnel changes, the group settled upon a five-piece lineup that included bassist Peter Carruthers, drummer Spencer Schoening, and keyboardist Jaycelyn Brown. The quintet embarked upon a rigorous touring schedule, crossing Canada numerous times and landing high profile gigs at V-Fest 2008 in Calgary and the nationally televised Canada Day celebration on Parliament Hill. The band released their follow up album, Islands Disappear, on Oct 13, 2009 via Upper Management/EMI. Produced by Howard Redekopp (Tegan and Sara, The New Pornographers, Mother Mother) and Tom Dobrzanski, the latest album draws on the experience of driving across Canada, from the van breaking down in Manitoba ("Dear Elkhorn") to camping in Alberta ("Emerald Lake, AB"). The album’s first single, "Camilo (The Magician)," with its gritty powerchords and sunny powerpop chorus, was dubbed the "song of the summer" by Grant Lawrence of CBC Radio 3, while the track “Emerald Lake, AB” was given the CBC Bucky Award for Most Canadian Song. With stylistic forays that include backwoods folk ("False Creek Change") and danceable ukulele/glockenspiel rave-ups ("Goodnight Moon"), it's the sound of a band coming into its own, delivering on the promise of its early recordings.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10808

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Said The Whale

With Little Mountain, Said The Whale has crafted its most adventurous effort yet; venturing into everything from soaring, horn-laden cabaret ("The Reason") to jaggedly syncopated rock ("We Are 1980") and effervescent guitar pop ("Loveless").http://saidthewhale.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:15pm - 8:15pm CDT
Paradise

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7:20pm CDT

Gurf Morlix

Master instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Gurf Morlix has been a major thread in the fabric of American roots music for over 20 years. But, before he became a recognized name on the scene for his work with such folks as Lucinda, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Slaid Cleaves, Buddy and Julie Miller, and Mary Gauthier, Gurf hung, played and performed with the Austin-based songwriter Blaze Foley. On February 1, 2011, Gurf released a 15 song collection of Blaze's songs, called Blaze Foley's 113th Wet Dream. The cd was released in conjunction with the documentary, Blaze Foley: Duct Tape Messiah, which has been 12 years in the making. Following the release, Gurf will be touring throughout North America together with the documentary screenings. Gurf, a native of Buffalo, NY, struck out for warmer climes as soon as he could and one of the first folks he met when he arrived in Austin in was Blaze Foley. In 1976, Blaze came to one of Gurf's shows, introduced himself, and invited Gurf to his first Austin gig. They hit it off and for the next few years, the two iconoclasts were runnin' buddies. A few years ago, Gurf wrote: “Blaze Foley – soulful, passionate singer songwriter. Champion of the downtrodden. Friend of the working Girl. Truth seeker. Atmospheric disturbance. Tender caring person with a big ol' bag of deep-rooted troubles stuffed down into one of his pockets. Blaze could cut right through the bullshit, or he could be the cause of it. The funniest person I ever met, and also the most tragic”. Blaze, a colorful, but flawed character, was murdered in 1989 at the age of 39. Recording an album of Blaze's music is something Gurf's been wanting to do for more than 20 years. Now is the time. Gurf knows that Blaze's honest, heartfelt words will resonate with today's audience. Blaze is finally having the career he wanted..
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14096

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Gurf Morlix

Master instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Gurf Morlix has been a major thread in the fabric of American roots music for over 20 years. But, before he became a recognized name on the scene for his work with such folks as Lucinda, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Slaid Cleaves, Buddy and Julie... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:20pm - 8:20pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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7:25pm CDT

Native

Hailing from North West Indiana NATIVE is made up of four friends who came together after realizing they were each the most serious about music in each of their former high school bands. The guys each decided to retire their childhood groups and instead come together to form Native in the Summer of 2007. The line up consists of Ed O'Neil /Guitar, Bobby Markos /Vocals and Bass, Dan Evans /Guitar and Nick Glassen on Drums. Since Native’s inception they have self released the critically touted EP We, Delete Erase with many publications giving the disc accolades. CMJ remarked, “The brand-new four piece, Native, is making noise even before their first full-length. Their self-released debut EP, We Delete; Erase, their fresh, confident sound is filling their listeners with hope for some great things to come." Also, drawing comparisons to some pretty seminal bands Surfing Magazine described them as “It lands somewhere between a pissed off Minus the Bear and a caged up Botch”. Word of mouth about their live shows and their EP caught the attention of US Label and Management company Sargent House who went on to sign the band and who has since re-issued the EP. Native have continued to tour non-stop building quite a following in a short time through their unforgettable live shows and well executed musicianship. A review of their live show in St. Louis from The Riverfront Times stated "There's something about the age-to-talent ratio that makes the post-punk of the barely legal Indiana quartet Native both impressive and genuine. Perhaps it's the group's intelligent guitar work, which recalls the geometric riffs of Jawbox and Faraquet- Or maybe it's the fact that the vocalist's yelps sound more like a pissed Ian MacKaye than a Warped Tour screamo outfit." While Alternative Press’ live show assessment was, " For a band just a little more than a year old, Native play with the confidence and prowess of a group of lifers. " The early reviews in for their new full length album Wrestling Moves are no less flattering with Sputnik Music saying "Anyone who has listened to We Delete; Erase will immediately hear the transformation within the band. Native is still Native, but the progression here is a massive one. " NATIVE's debut full length Wrestling Moves was released on January 23, 2010 on Sargent House. The album was Produced by Chris Common (These Arms Are Snakes, Pelican) at Red Room Studios in Seattle, WA.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12221

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Native Sched Admin

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:25pm - 8:25pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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7:30pm CDT

Agnes Obel

AGNES OBEL ‘PHILHARMONICS’ On 4 October Agnes Obel is to release her debut album on [PIAS] Recordings. Called, ‘Philharmonics’, the album will be preceded by the release of the ‘Riverside’ EP on 6 September. Feeling musically related to Roy Orbison, Agnes currently lives in Berlin and possesses the rare gift of a songbird’s voice, bringing to mind Ane Brun, Joanna Newsom or even Ricki Lee Jones. Play “Just So” to anyone in Germany and they’ll tell you it’s the music from the Deutsche Telekom television advertisement. It’s the kind of exposure many an artist would die for, or the kind of publicity an independent spirit might agonise over - venturing into the commercial arena. Yet isn’t it intriguing how a few bars of music can seep into our consciousness and set us off wondering where they came from? This facebookish world of ours offers us the illusion of getting to know people we don’t really know, who their friends are and what they like. Agnes Caroline Thaarup Obel likes Alfred Erik Lesley Satie and Sonic Youth, Debussy and Dylan, Hitchcock and PJ Harvey. She is from Copenhagen but she lives in Berlin. She studied at the University of Roskilde, a town renowned for a Glastonbury style music festival and home to a marvellous viking ship museum. Then we study the photograph - the owl and Agnes. Their watchful gaze leaves you with the feeling it is they who are looking at us, rather than the other way around. Agnes looks a little like Liv Ullmann in Bergman’s “Persona”, or Tippi Hedren in self-assured Marnie guise rather than the catatonic figure in The Birds. She appears perfectly balanced alongside the eagle owl, both of them mutually protective of their proud serenity. “I walk to the borders on my own To fall in the water just like a stone Chilled to the marrow in them bones Why do I go here all alone” Magically reminiscent of Badly Drawn Boy’s “Camping Next To Water”, “Riverside” begins to draw us deeper into the world of Agnes Obel. Not content to sit in contemplation on the river bank, she becomes one with the current, the translucent quality of sunlight on a stream, the smoothness of pebbles, the singsong of nature. A pastoral idyll in splendid isolation, a heightened sense of awareness she transports back to urban life: “Streetlights dancing in the dark, across the park Guess I just hear every sound on the ground” Pascal Comelade comes to mind, his piano haikus of such persuasive clarity, whilst Agnes’ voice is ever so slightly evocative of Rickie Lee Jones on “Pop” and somehow less plaintive than fellow Scandinavian sirens such as Nina Kinert, Stina Nordenstam or Ane Brun. She has such poise, elegantly evading the singer-songwriter undertow by being so much more. “I don’t see myself as a singer that plays piano. It always feels weird when people refer to me as a singer, because to me being a singer is secondary to the music. The songs and the melodies are the most important to me. But I’m not sure what you call that..” Then again, why give a name to everything? Still, it is tempting to ask, does one come before the other? The piano keys or vocal chords? “Well the piano and the singing are two equal things to me - maybe not inseparable but very connected. You can say they are like two equal voices, one can accompany the other and vice versa. I don’t see any hierarchy in that relation. I use them both when I’m writing songs and making melodies. Sometimes I switch one or the other so the piano role is the vocal role, or I let them answer each other, or simply follow each other as one.” Amongst her own compositions, a cover of John Cale’s “(I Keep a) Close Watch” represent one definite locus we can perhaps pin to Ms. Obel. “I have to say I don't really see an affinity at the moment to anyone. I always felt somehow related to Roy Orbison, or at least to his music.” She says, referring to the dreaminess and emotion of his writing, where one is able to make something universal and timeless with a simple and intimate song and melody, “Maybe this is what I’m trying to achieve when I’m making my music ...”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11961

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Agnes Obel

Agnes Obel tours new album "Aventine" "Absolutely sublime" - KCRW "Repeated listens unfurl all sorts of wonder." **** Q "In surpassing her debut, Agnes Obel has confirmed she is in it for the long haul." **** MOJO Danish singer/songwriter Agnes Obel has announced a North American... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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7:30pm CDT

Bright Eyes

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Bright Eyes

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Auditorium Shores Stage (Lady Bird Lake)

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7:30pm CDT

David Berkeley

"[Berkeley] sings in a lustrous, melancholy voice with shades of Tim Buckley and Nick Drake. As his melodies ascend to become benedictions and consolations, the music shimmers and peals." Jon Pareles, The New York Times David Berkeley's fourth studio album Some Kind of Cure is rich with the images and tales from Corsica, a Mediterranean island where he lived for a year in a remote mountain village of 35 people. Earthy, tender, intelligent and unpredictable, his lyrics are full of reflective moments, enticing details, and emotional impact. Simultaneously he is releasing a companion book of 13 charming and funny short stories 140 Goats and a Guitar:The Stories Behind Some Kind of Cure that inform each song. These stories are always an integral part of his on hilarious on stage banter. His original song "Fire Sign" was featured on the CBS TV series Without a Trace. Career highlights include performances on This American Life, Mountain Stage, Daytrotter Session, World Cafe, Live from the Loft on XM Satellite, KCRW, WFUV, WXPN and many more. David was the recipient of ASCAP's Johnny Mercer Songwriter Award and a finalist in the Mountain Stage New Song contest 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11812

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David Berkeley

"[Berkeley] sings in a lustrous, melancholy voice with shades of Tim Buckley and Nick Drake. As his melodies ascend to become benedictions and consolations, the music shimmers and peals." Jon Pareles, The New York Times David Berkeley's fourth studio album Some Kind of Cure is rich... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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7:30pm CDT

Frankmusik

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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7:30pm CDT

Haley Bonar

GOLDER (out April 19th) is a powerful step in Haley Bonar's trajectory as an artist. Recorded in spring 2010 in Cannon Falls and Minneapolis, the album was made with Mike Lewis, Luke Anderson, Jeremy Ylvisaker, and Jacob Hanson. The band recorded the majority of the tracks live, playing together, at Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls, MN. Some of the songs were not originally intended to be on the record and were learned minutes before pressing the record button and landing a good take. Which is indicative of what this record is meant to be ' a document of people playing music together. After Pachyderm they headed down the highway to Brent Sigmeth's lovely home in the country, where they put the finishing touches on the record at Little Big Studio (and added the Spaghetti Western String company parts).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12664

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Haley Bonar

Haley Bonar was discovered during an open mic event by one of her musical heroes, Alan Sparhawk of Low. The next day she quit school, crammed her Honda Civic full of gear with her drummer, and was opening for Low across the country she had barely seen. Haley was twenty years old... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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7:30pm CDT

Lazaro Valiente

and this is just the beginning..... L¡zaro Valiente has given concerts using 4 Official Police Cars as instruments from Fine Arts Palace in M©xico City and gave talks on How to Make Music with Police Cars for the NY art scene as well as being part of the performing arts biennial PERFORMA going deeper in the patrol subject next to authorities and professionals. He live-performs amusing and amazing sound pieces with various musical groups like VALLE DE BRAVO with Mariachis (this could be done in your space), in his solo performances uses hairdryers, cell phones, radios, water, guitars while singing melodic tunes in his sweet voice. . . .. and has even made a musical piece using box and ping-pong sounds for MexicoÂ´s National TV. Artist L¡zaro Valiente will visit town and is looking for diverse places to play a show, give a talk, show videos,improvise with musicians and non musicians,etc.. while making his way from MonterreyMx and AustinÂ´s SXSW to Coachella Music Festival in California, where he will be performing next to 5 time Grammy winners CALLE 13. Watch him open up for-and play with Calle 13 @ Goliath Festival M©xico City here. Apart from Calle 13, L¡zaro Valiente has played with Devendra Banhart , Cold War Kids, Elvis Perkins, Matt Costa and The Stills among others @ festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza ,ACL and SXSW. You can listen to his music @ www.myspace.com/lazarovaliente and download his latest ep @ Poni Republic. Please contact us @ lazarovaliente@gmail.com before itÂ´s too late. Thank You very much, Mauricio Pastrana Artist Manager for L¡zaro Valiente
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10869

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Lazaro Valiente

and this is just the beginning..... L¡zaro Valiente has given concerts using 4 Official Police Cars as instruments from Fine Arts Palace in M©xico City and gave talks on How to Make Music with Police Cars for the NY art scene as well as being part of the performing arts biennial... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
The Hideout

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7:30pm CDT

Lydia Loveless

Blessed with a blast-it-to-the-back-of-the-room voice, the 20 year old native of Columbus, OH combines country classicism with punk rock candor-sometimes within the same song. Lydia grew up on a farm in Coshocton OH, a small weird town with nothing to do but make music. So she did, starting off by playing bass in her sisters' band at age 14. She cites Hank Sr, Hank III, Richard Hell, Charles Bukowski, Loretta Lynn, Britney Spears and Lydia's musically inclined family as her big inspirations. Yes, you read that right. Bukowski AND Spears. Look for her debut Bloodshot release in the fall of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13076

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Lydia Loveless

Blessed with a commanding, blast-it-to-the-back-of-theroom voice, the 21-year-old Lydia Loveless was raised on a family farm in Coshocton, Ohio—a small weird town with nothing to do but make music. With a dad who owned a country music bar, Loveless often woke up with a house full... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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7:30pm CDT

Magrudergrind

Magrudergrind was formed in 2002. The District of Columbia-based band dropped their self-released first record as delinquent teenagers and have since put forth countless splits in addition to two full lengths. Owing much to the close-knit global DIY punk community, since its inception the band has toured Europe and North America multiple times, Puerto Rico, Japan, and South East Asia with the likes of Misery Index, Unholy Grave, Phobia, and Rotten Sound. In 2007, Magrudergrind released their first full length, Rehashed, on Six Weeks Records. 2009 saw Magrudergrind's sophomore full-length, self-titled record on Willowtip Records, engineered by Kurt Ballou (Converge, Misery Index, Torche) and mastered by Scott Hull (Pig Destroyer, Phobia). A sonic escalation of the band's previous amalgam of grindcore and DIY punk, Magrudergrind's acclaimed self-titled release sends them into 2010 with notable appearances at the Scion Rock Festival in Ohio on March 13, the Maryland Deathfest, Memorial Day weekend and Hellfest in Clisson, France in June.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15159

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Magrudergrind

Magrudergrind was formed in 2002. The District of Columbia-based band dropped their self-released first record as delinquent teenagers and have since put forth countless splits in addition to two full lengths. Owing much to the close-knit global DIY punk community, since its inception... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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7:30pm CDT

Marz Lovejoy

At just 19 years-old, Marz Lovejoy has emerged as a frontrunner on the Los Angeles music scene. After gaining notoriety for her breakthrough performance on "Shine" by Pac Div (Universal Motown), Marz was recruited by the group for her first national tour. On the heels of the tour, Marz wasted no time in refining her sound alongside acclaimed producer and fellow Los Angeles native Polyester (Dom Kennedy, Too Short, Chaka Khan). iHipHop Distribution took note of Marz's talent and unique style and promptly signed her. Making her mark on the hip-hop community with the release of her debut EP, "This Little Light Of Mine," Marz continued to perform across the country, eventually sharing the stage with Wu-Tang Clan members GZA and Raekwon in New York City during a CMJ showcase. In addition, West Coast legend DJ Quik went on to invite Marz to perform at his Quik's Grooves concert series in Hollywood. Marz earned critical praise for "This Little Light Of Mine," as members of the press championed the release: "Marz Lovejoy stands out with a unique style that combines fun pop-hooks and sharp lyricism... Lovejoy definitely has a bright future ahead of her, as she has the ability to craft catchy hooks to make some noise in the mainstream crowd, and she has the lyrical prowess to hang with the best of the underground." -- Zach Gase, Okayplayer.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14972

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Marz Lovejoy

Marz Lovejoy was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and raised in Los Angeles and San Diego. She was influenced by music at an early age, as her father was a deejay and her mother was a writer. Marz first began writing in poems high school, which eventually evolved into full-length hip-hop... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Habana Bar

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7:30pm CDT

Tanya Morgan

Tanya Morgan is a rap group. More than that, they're a great rap group as evidenced by the praise they've received from the likes of Billboard, Vibe, SPIN, XXL Magazine, XLR8R, Los Angeles Times, The Onion, NY Magazine and a bevy of other press outlets who have praised the group throughout the duration of their career. "Tanya Morgan are like the sons of De La Soul -- soulful, stressed, effortlessly smart flows, intricate production, the whole package," says SPIN Music Editor Charles Aaron. Hailing from both Brooklyn and Cincinnati, Tanya Morgan formed on the message boards of Okayplayer.com in 2003 when Donwill, Ilyas Nashid and Von Pea were all solo artists trading demos and beat tapes. The three MCs decided to collaborate for a one-off project and settled on the name Tanya Morgan - an inside joke to trick hip-hop crate-diggers and sample-searchers into thinking the record was an old-school soul singer. After their debut album, Moonlighting, was endorsed by the likes of ?uestlove in 2006 and was received enthusiastically by fans, Tanya Morgan decided to keep working together and keep the name. In the wake of Moonlighting's critical success, the group released its follow-up, 2009's Brooklynati which saw the group reach more fans and beguile more journalists as it was widely regarded as one of the year's best hip hop releases. Since Brooklynati's release, the group has reformed with Ilyas moving on to focus on his solo material and video production while Von Pea and Donwill continue to tour as Tanya Morgan, supporting the group's classic material as well as the members' first solo releases: Donwill's Don Cusack In High Fidelity and Von Pea's Pea's Gotta Have It, both released in 2010. 2011 will see more tour dates and work on the group's third full-length album, yet untitled.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14541

Artists

Tanya Morgan

http://tanyamorgan.net

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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7:30pm CDT

The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger

The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger are Sean Lennon & Charlotte Kemp Muhl. Their debut album, Acoustic Sessions, shows their love of quirky and whimsical '60s folk pop, reminiscent at times of Syd Barrett, Incredible String Band and Simon & Garfunkel.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11832

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The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger

The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger are Sean Lennon & Charlotte Kemp Muhl. Their debut album, Acoustic Sessions, shows their love of quirky and whimsical '60s folk pop, reminiscent at times of Syd Barrett, Incredible String Band and Simon & Garfunkel.

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Elysium

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7:30pm CDT

Toubab Krewe

Some music cannot be found on a map or within iTunes categories. Some music is so original it seems snatched from the great, invisible substrata that runs below all human activity, a sound aching to be born without a flag or fixed allegiance – free, questing, overflowing with immediate, tangible life. This is the music of Toubab Krewe, the vibrant Asheville, NC-based instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. While nearly impossible to put into any box, it takes only a few moments to realize in a very palpable way that one is face-to-face with a true original who recognizes no borders in a march towards a muscular, original, globally switched-on sound. Formed in 2005, Toubab Krewe has tenaciously honed their craft through relentless touring and a fierce dedication to carving out something they can truly call their own. The fruits of this hard work can be heard on their scintillating new long-player, TK2, being released September 7, 2010 on Nat Geo Music. What Justin Perkins (Kora, Kamelngoni, guitar, percussion), Teal Brown (drums, congas), Drew Heller (guitar, piano, fiddle), David Pransky (bass, guitar), and Luke Quaranta (Djembe, percussion) have wrought on TK2 reflects the many miles and musical journeys that have transpired since their studio debut. "It's five years later since our last studio album, and we've been doing almost nothing but playing together," says Drew Heller. "We've had a lot of time to further our musical relationships. I feel like this album was recorded at a really perfect time. The last track on the new album is an improvisation that was the very first sounds captured, and other things came out of that initial rush." This process of recording in the spirit and sifting for gold afterwards mirrors the Beastie Boys approach during the creative peak that produced Check Your Head and The In Sound From Way Out! Toubab Krewe exhibits a similar take-no-prisoners singularity in their work. This is a band that actively draws inspiration from whatever source floats into their purview, something they've exhibited in their half decade of heavy gigging, including regular appearances at major U.S. festivals like Bonnaroo, High Sierra, Rothbury and Wakarusa, and abroad at such legendary gatherings as Festival In The Desert in Mali. Their globe-hopping propensity has made them an emerging headliner at their hometown's famous Orange Peel and a familiar face as similar venues throughout the country. Whether on their own or collaborating with luminaries like the Last Poets' Umar Bin Hassan or Uncle Earl's Rayna Gellert, Toubab Krewe has already earned the attention and respect of a broad musical community. Toubab carries echoes of African greats like Ali Farka Toure, Orchestra Baobab and Salif Keita, no doubt picked up during the group's many visits to the Mother Continent to study and live in Guinea, Ivory Coast and Mali. What differentiates Toubab Krewe from other Statesiders inspired by African music is how they innovate on what they've learned, not simply recreating tradition but carving out a new trail that honors the African originators they admire by making something alive and contemporary that moves the line forward, something that's easy to pick up on with TK2. "We had a month and a half in the studio, and we were able to relax and play, almost a smudging process getting the energy in the right place," says Heller. "The time we had to record this album was conducive to not worrying about anything and just having fun, playing and getting into the creative process." From the ragtime piano tinged opener "Mariama" to the percussion fueled, slide guitar glide of "Gine Fare" to the subtle, inviting African echoes of "Konkoba" to the hypnotic, psychedelic slow burn of "Holy Grail," TK2 reveals Toubab Krewe to be rare innovators in a modern age often too ready to settle for more of what's been. Toubab Krewe is happily an exception to this rule, and those willing to take the journey with them are in for one hell of a cool, exciting ride.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13952

Artists

Toubab Krewe

Some music cannot be found on a map or within iTunes categories. Some music is so original it seems snatched from the great, invisible substrata that runs below all human activity, a sound aching to be born without a flag or fixed allegiance – free, questing, overflowing with immediate... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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7:30pm CDT

Twerps

Loveable Melbourne scallywags the Twerps make incredibly warmhearted pop music, low on flash but high on feeling. They hark back to 50s rock’n’roll, 90s lo-fi, and 80s New Zealand pop, but the big beautiful mess they make of their influences is all their own. Forming in 2008 around charismatic guitarist/vocalist Marty Frawley and bassist Rick Milovanovic, the Twerps have already become a much-loved Melbourne fixture. They’ve shared stages with overseas heroes like Deerhunter, the Bats, Yo La Tengo, Black Lip and Thee Oh Sees, and have toured everywhere from Auckland to Adelaide. Their debut EP from late last year features nine short, simple but ridiculously infectious tracks, recorded to analogue tape by Eddy Current Suppression Ring guitarist Mikey Young. Marty’s cheeky, heartfelt songs are complemented by the crystalline guitar lines of guitarist Julia MacFarlane (ex Batrider) and the sympathetic percussion of drummer Patrick O’Neill. The quintet recently recorded their debut album with Jack Farley at Head Gap studios in Melbourne. As yet untitled, the album is due out early 2011. Twerps are set to release two 7" records in the U.S. in February 2011 with U.S. labels Underwater Peoples and Olde English Spelling Bee.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11174

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Twerps

Cheeky, charming and touchingly direct, Melbourne foursome Twerps have risen from humble beginnings to become international lo-fi pop champions. Formed in 2008, Twerps were supporting the likes of Deerhunter (USA), the Bats (New Zealand), the Black Lips (USA), Yo La Tengo (USA) and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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7:45pm CDT

JaRa`& The Lineage

JaRa and the Lineage is a gospel group out of Dallas,Tx. They have been singing and playing together for the past 13 years. They've had the priviledge of sharing the stage with gospel greats such as Kim Burrell, Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, and Micah Stampley to name a few. They have a unique sound that is altogether different than any other recognizable style and sound in gospel music today. Their current cd project is entitled "Fear Not" that was done independently. They are simply known as the group that expresses the heart of God and touches the heart of man.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15168

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JaRa`& The Lineage

JaRa and the Lineage is a gospel group out of Dallas,Tx. They have been singing and playing together for the past 13 years. They've had the priviledge of sharing the stage with gospel greats such as Kim Burrell, Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, and Micah Stampley to name a few. They have... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:45pm - 8:45pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

Tags All Ages

7:45pm CDT

Melinda Watts

Artists

Melinda Watts

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:45pm - 8:45pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

Tags All Ages

7:50pm CDT

My!Gay!Husband! (Between Sets)

MY!GAY!HUSBAND! has been producing taste making events, club edits+remixes & mixtapes for the last seven years from his home base in Vancouver, Canada. MY!GAY!HUSBAND! has performed in Brazil, Australia, Mexico, Thailand and throughout North America multiple times. MY!GAY!HUSBAND! has personally produced events in Vancouver for AARON LACRATE : AMANDA BLANK : BLACK KIDS : BONDE DO ROLE : BRUCE LABRUCE : CAPSnJONES CERTIFIED BANANAS : CHROMEO : CRYSTAL CASTLES : DATAROCK : DIGITALISM : DIPLO : DJ ASSAULT : DJ MEHDI : DUCHESS SAYS : FEADZ : FLOSSTRADAMUS : FLUOKIDS : FOUR COLOR ZACK : FRANKI CHAN : GIRL TALK : GLASS CANDY : HOLLYWOOD HOLT JEREMY JAY : JUICEBOXXX : KID SISTER : KOOL KEITH LO-FI-FNK : LOW B of HOLLERTRONIX : METRONOMY MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS : METRONOMY : MILLION$MANO : MSTRKRFT : NO AGE : NUMERO# : PAPER CRANES : PASE ROCK : PATRICK O'DELL : PRETTY TITTY : RORY THEM FINEST SAN SERAC : SHOUT OUT OUT OUT OUT : SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO : SOUTH RAKKAS CREW : SPANKROCK : STEVE AOKI : THE COOL KIDS : THE TEENAGERS : THUNDERHEIST TITTSWORTH : TONITE ONLY : UFFIE : THE VERY BEST : and has a production track record in Vancouver to take a chance on bringing in new acts that have never performed in Vancouver, that have later attained a larger more diverse crowd and now headline + sell out much larger venues!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13111

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My!Gay!Husband!

MY!GAY!HUSBAND! has been producing taste making events, club edits+remixes & mixtapes for the last seven years from his home base in Vancouver, Canada. MY!GAY!HUSBAND! has performed in Brazil, Australia, Mexico, Thailand and throughout North America multiple times. MY!GAY!HUSBAND... Read More →

My!Gay!Husband! (Between Sets)

MY!GAY!HUSBAND! has been producing taste making events, club edits+remixes & mixtapes for the last seven years from his home base in Vancouver, Canada. MY!GAY!HUSBAND! has performed in Brazil, Australia, Mexico, Thailand and throughout North America multiple times. MY!GAY!HUSBAND... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:50pm - 8:50pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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7:50pm CDT

Suck Piggy

DEATH ROCK Girl's Band “suck piggy”!! A group of 4 girls band that acts around Kyoto in Japan. Formation in August, 2004. With heavy music that contains a hardcore element Therefore, it is acting in melodic music where it doesn't stay. The reputation is in the intense staging that cannot be thought with the all-female band. It is performing to various, live events. It is five time habitual practice as for independent project ?PIGGY*STARDUST? by 2008. It arrives through several-time member changes now. New CD is scheduled to be put on the market in June, 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10765

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Suck Piggy

DEATH ROCK Girl's Band “suck piggy”!! A group of 4 girls band that acts around Kyoto in Japan. Formation in August, 2004. With heavy music that contains a hardcore element Therefore, it is acting in melodic music where it doesn't stay. The reputation is in the intense staging... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:50pm - 8:50pm CDT
Headhunters

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7:55pm CDT

Wagoneers

http://www.myspace.com/wagoneers--Bio AND mp3s can be found here.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14210

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Wagoneers

http://www.myspace.com/wagoneers--Bio AND mp3s can be found here.

Saturday March 19, 2011 7:55pm - 8:55pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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8:00pm CDT

A Classic Education

A Classic Education is a band that formed in 2007 in Bologna, Italy although singer Jonathan Clancy is from Ottawa, Canada. The rest of the band is formed by Paul Pieretto, Luca Mazzieri, photographer Giulia Mazza, Federico Oppi, Stefano Roveda. Their music is a mix of dreamy guitars, sixties melodies, psych-pop, garage and classic songwriting. The band has put out releases on Bailiwick, Holiday Records and now Lefse Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12453

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

A Classic Education

A Classic Education Italy’s most interesting band finds inspiration in an unlikely place and crafts a timeless masterpiece. While Call It Blazing is A Classic Education’s first proper LP, it is instantly recognizable as part of the great tradition of early rock and roll – an... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Lustre Pearl

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8:00pm CDT

A Silent Film

'Gently weaving intricately constructed tales, this quartet from Oxford produce larger-than-life cinematic soundscapes, rolling from trance-like distortion to superbly focused piano and electric guitar hooks' Rock Sound A Silent Film are a four-piece band from Oxford, England. During the past year they have had a number one download single in Portugal (beating Coldplay, Leona Lewis and The Script to the top spot) with the album following suit. In the US their first single, 'You Will Leave a Mark,' was chosen to be the Itunes 'Discovery Download' and over 100,000 copies were downloaded in the first two weeks of June alone. It is still enjoying substantial radio success having topped the 'most requested chart' at KROQ and at Sirius Alt Nation, with many other stations now A-listing the track. Their debut album, 'The City That Sleeps', is due to be re-released in the UK on October 4th. The band were handpicked by BBC Introducing to play Glastonbury, and they have recently played at Optimus Alive (supporting Mettalica and The Prodigy) and Mares Vivas (supporting Placebo). In September 2010 they will play their first US shows supporting the Smashing Pumpkins in Kansas, Fritz and the Tantrums in Philadelphia and playing a headline show in Boston. 'The band has consistently shone in the live arena, its widescreen musical vision outgrowing the stage' The Fly 'A show of genre-fusing excellence' Tour Times
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14111

Artists

A Silent Film

“The first time we drove into New York we were all crammed in a tiny rental car. We came out of the Lincoln Tunnel and ‘You Will Leave a Mark’ was playing on the radio,” A Silent Film vocalist/pianist Robert Stevenson says, recalling hearing his group’s career-opening single... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Rusty Spurs

8:00pm CDT

An Horse

Anyone who’s ever punched a clock has a work buddy. If you’re lucky, they might be a true friend; someone you spend more time talking with than you do with your family, maybe even your partner. Imagine if the two of you had the chance to leave your jobs behind and go on a crazy, incredibly fun, sometimes stressful but ultimately mind-blowing two-and-a- half-year musical adventure across continents and time zones, racking up accolades from the likes of Rolling Stone, Spin, People and Pitchfork. To the Australian indie-rock duo of Kate Cooper (singer/guitarist) and Damon Cox (drummer/singer), An Horse — who went from rehearsing after hours in a Brisbane record store to playing “Camp Out,” the single from their 2009 debut, Rearrange Beds, on Late Show With David Letterman — making their second album, Walls, isn’t just a chance to set the agenda for their next phase. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on the fantastical journey that has carried them here, a pipe dream made thrillingly real. “We'd worked in the record store together for a couple of years and talked every day — even on days off — mostly about music and film, which we continue to do every day now.” says Damon. “After listening to music all day together at work for two years, we had a really clear idea of what we liked and disliked musically.” That bond was the backbone of Rearrange Beds; after two years of relentless touring, though, including stints out on the road with Tegan & Sara, Death Cab For Cutie, Cage the Elephant, Silversun Pickups and The Big Pink, An Horse had become a different animal altogether. Cooper, like Cox, is frank in her assessment of their earlier album. “With Rearrange Beds, we made a record of two people learning how to play together. I don't think you can hear that on the album per se, but that's what it was.” This time, the pair decided to make a record that reflected their bond not just as music aficionados, but as musical collaborators. “Walls was really deliberate,” Kate explains. “We had hundreds of shows under our belt and we had figured out how to play off each other.” Regrouping in Vancouver after recharging their batteries in their respective homes — Cooper in Montreal, Cox in Melbourne — An Horse brought in Howard Redekopp (who has lent his sonic wizardry to The New Pornographers and Tegan and Sara as well as An Horse — Redekopp mixed Rearrange Beds) to produce the album. Now the duo would figure out how to play off the studio, too. “We had many lengthy discussions with Howard before we arrived in Vancouver to record,” says Damon, “and did five days of pre-production — pulling the songs apart, putting them back together, throwing some songs away and even creating new ones — which is something we'd never had the luxury of doing.” The atmosphere was comfortable and creative, which was just what they needed. “During the recording, Howard brought his old dog Fanny into the studio,” Kate explains with a wry chuckle. “One day I was getting up in Fanny's face while Damon was recording with a video camera. I was talking to her, telling her she was such a lovely dog, but Howard quickly intervened when he found us. He told us that Fanny had personal space issues and, had I gotten any closer, Fanny would have had my nose! A few weeks earlier, Fanny had bitten our assistant engineer Jaret's face and he had to be rushed to the hospital with Fanny sitting beside him in the car.” Walls has plenty of the whip-smart, energetic rock that propelled An Horse half-way across the world. The album’s opening track, “Dressed Sharply,” is as fizzy and explosive as a shook-up bottle of champagne, spraying the listener with showers of melody and noise. It’s no surprise that the tune is a fan favorite already, thanks to having been previewed in their recent shows. But on the song that follows it, “Not Mine,” the craft and care that went into Walls’ making becomes even clearer. Kate and Damon’s passionate vocals, weave into a pattern with Kate’s chiming guitar, building the intensity slowly and deliberately as Damon’s drums nudge the momentum along. It’s a powerful tension, one that marks the separation between Rearrange Beds and Walls, where the duo frequently return to that place where anything can shrink into a whisper or explode into a howl. “They’re my favorite songs on the record; songs like ‘100 Whales,’ where the mood fits in the middle. We wanted to make a record that sounded way bigger and more powerful, but not so big and crazy that it didn't sound like two people,” Damon says. The result is a towering sound that doesn’t buckle when it gets quiet, or for that matter, serious. Walls’ songs span a wide spectrum of emotions, which came to the surface after Kate had moved to Montreal. “I was really stoked because I had met a girl and was having a good time, but there were also a lot of really terrible things that had happened.” More specifically, the lyrics deal with the wrenching angst of being stuck on tour while a family member falls ill. Plenty of songwriters have observed the monotony of endless hours logged on the interstate, but when your mom phones you to tell you that she has to have major surgery and you can’t run to her side all the way in Australia, suddenly you’ve got bigger problems than the lack of roadside scenery between Buffalo and Pittsburgh. “No one in my family told me about my mom’s condition because they didn’t want me to come home,” Kate explains. “They said, ‘we didn’t want to worry you.’ So eventually I had this conversation with my mum where she said, ‘Alright, well, I’m gonna go in now and get this done,’ and I was, like, ‘Alright, bye...’ it was crazy. I was struck with this sense that I would have to spend as much time with everyone I care about now because they could die, but I’m going to be on tour, so I can’t.” There’s a disarming intimacy in Kate’s lyrics, whether she’s relating the experience of waiting for her mom’s results in “Brain on a Table,” or the less dramatic but vividly observed “Windows in the City,” where she describes games people make up on the phone when things like geography or work come between them. Both a sense of playfulness and feelings of longing are never far from the surface. Kate: “I think most of the songs for Walls were written in December 2009 to January 2010, when I was in Montreal. I was discovering a new city but I was missing everyone back home. And I was definitely getting frustrated with feeling lost. “When it’s minus 30 degrees out and my girlfriend’s working and my friends are away, and it’s like, what do I do in this apartment? I just wrote songs. Which was cool, I was really productive. ”In the apartment, there was a bird that wouldn’t shut up. His name was Uncle Pete and his painful ‘cheep cheep’ is all over the demos. I had to send them to Damon with notes like ‘at 2:23, TURN DOWN’ because Uncle Pete's chirps were so loud,” Kate recalls. When all was said and done, the album had become every bit as rich and varied as the time in their lives that it capped the end of. “It was a really rewarding and emotional process making Walls,” Damon says. “We could kind of reflect on what a crazy two and a half years we'd had. When we finished up I felt like I could breathe again, like a massive weight had been lifted. The warm Vancouver summer felt like an old friend guiding us though it all. It was a really exciting time.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14079

Artists

An Horse

Anyone who’s ever punched a clock has a work buddy. If you’re lucky, they might be a true friend; someone you spend more time talking with than you do with your family, maybe even your partner. Imagine if the two of you had the chance to leave your jobs behind and go on a crazy... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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8:00pm CDT

Andrew Nafziger

Artists

Andrew Nafziger

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Elephant Room

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8:00pm CDT

Bali Yaaah

Bali Yaaah has a droning 60's psychedelia approach to 80's synth pop, think love child between Velvet Underground and Depeche Mode. A fusion of deep fuzzy organs, syncopated drum machines, dubbed out bass, and growling guitars, this trio establishes an enticing wall of sound. Driven by band leader and organist Chris Brown (Space Invader Orchestra), complimented by guitarist Jonas Hodges (Blase Faire, X=X) and bassist Alan Uribe (Sub Oslo, Tacks, the boy disaster, and Charanga Cakewalk) together, the band evokes an alluring blend of dark synth-pop, and stoner rock. Rhythmically, the group's influences come from around the world. Hints of African, Asian, and Latin traditions provide the backbone to many of the group's familiar, yet foreign compositions. Their live performances have increasingly become spectacles of light and motion that meld sublimely with the band's music. Bali Yaaah is gearing up for their first EP release coming in March!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15142

Artists

Bali Yaaah

Bali Yaaah has a droning 60's psychedelia approach to 80's synth pop, think love child between Velvet Underground and Depeche Mode. A fusion of deep fuzzy organs, syncopated drum machines, dubbed out bass, and growling guitars, this trio establishes an enticing wall of sound. Driven... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Malverde

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8:00pm CDT

BettySoo

BettySoo is an Austin-based songwriter who travels nationally (and internationally) performing and teaching. Her musical styles span several genres: folk, country, gospel, and rock. Her latest album, Heat Sin Water Skin, produced by Gurf Morlix, was hailed by fans and critics alike. In early 2011, she recorded an album with Canadian Dobro master Doug Cox, and their new album Across the Borderline / Lie To Me will be released in summer of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11776

Artists

BettySoo

Acclaimed singer/songwriter BettySoo performs solo and with bands, and leads workshops on songwriting, voice, and guitar. In the five years since the release of Heat Sin Water Skin, she has toured extensively with her band and with Canadian dobro master Doug Cox, with whom she released... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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8:00pm CDT

Black Top Demon

The Best Band EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12164

Artists

Black Top Demon

The Best Band EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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8:00pm CDT

Blaqstarr

Blaqstarr There's a term DJs use when talking with each other that describes an experience all of them strive for but that isn't always achieved. The term is "club banger," or "club killer," and while different DJ crews in different places around the world probably have their own variation on the wording, what the term describes is always the same: a song or record, often new but familiar, that is dropped at the right time during a set; a tune that taps into the immediate energy happening at a club or house party and then pushes it over the edge sending the dancefloor into a communal frenzy. It's the perfect song at the right time, and if you've ever experienced it on the floor or behind the decks it's a rapturous feeling. Baltimore-based DJ, producer, and artist, Blaqstarr, produced his first "club banger," when he was 16-years old, a local Baltimore Club track that he produced called "TK (Need to find out the exact name of this track)." In fact, before he was even 20 years old, Blaqstarr (real name Charles Smith) had produced over half-a-dozen original tracks that were the biggest tunes in Bmore and whether they were broadcast in his own sets at some eastside house party or spun on the radio at a neighborhood block jam, seemingly every tune Blaqstarr would put out has been a straight "club banger." It's that Midas touch of Blaqstarr's that thrust him out of the typically provincial, claustrophobic world of B-more clubland and into the world at large. It's why M.I.A. trusted a then relatively unknown Blaqstarr as a key collaborator for her wildly original second album (Kala) and its hit single, "Paper Planes." And it's why Blaqstarr found a home as part of Diplo's Mad Decent family and got to take his music around the world. In just a short period of time, Blaqstarr's seemingly effortless string of catchy, booming club tracks has made him one of the most anticipated and observed beat-makers in the world. And it is in that atmosphere that the 25-year old releases the Divine EP, his first release for Neet Records, M.I.A.'s label through Interscope. "Baltimore is such a small world, but there's so much love there for the music, that most people never need to leave," says Blaqstarr. "Baltimore folks like music fast that's the sound of the city and if you can make the beats fast and the floor shake, you can be a star right there for a long time. Never have to go nowhere else." Indeed, for the uninitiated, Baltimore Club music has been the soundtrack to life in the onetime thriving port city for over two decades: built on fast beats, booty shaking, raunchy lyrics in songs and suggestive call-and-response provocations from DJs armed with mics. It's the ubiquitous soundtrack of an entire city of people blowing off steam from an otherwise struggling, frustrating environment. And it only exists in Baltimore a little north in Philly, and they don't get it; a little south in DC and they'd rather hear the punch of go-go music. Local Bmore DJs can make more money off the thousands of mix-CDs they sell at local mom-and-pop stores than they would if they had a hit single on national radio. Since 2003, some of Blaqstarr's songs that found audiences beyond Baltimore include, "Rider Girl," "Hands Up Thumbs Down," and "Shake It To The Ground," featuring the Baltimore vocalist/MC (and fellow Interscope artist) Rye Rye who he discovered, and all released on his own Starr Productions label. The song has a catchy hook and an irresistible bounce, but what made "Shake It To The Ground" a fast-traveling hit outside city limits was the way Blaqstarr chopped up Rye Rye's vocals into rapid-firing syllables that sounded like MPC-created samples; and how Blaqstarr stitched together the song's rhythm track from what sounds like multiple layers of beats at different speeds, creating a mesmerizing syncopation to the whole tune. The song bears a sophistication to its production that draws people to it, even if they can't point out exactly why. That is what has helped propel Blaqstarr beyond the confines of Baltimore a fierce desire to try out different ideas matched with a fearlessness and curiosity. One of Blaqstarr's signature tunes is "Tote It," in which instead of using standard drum sounds or a sampled break, the percussion of the fast-paced club banger was sampled gun-shots. It was something no one had thought of doing before, and perfectly symbolized that kind of sound of the city. "When I dropped that for the first time," he says, "the party went wild." Club Banger, indeed. For the Divine EP and the album he plans to record shortly thereafter Blaqstarr is looking to explore more of his collaborative songwriting than simply his beat-making; that is, more of what he did in working with M.I.A. than the club bangers he's mostly known for. He admits to being really fascinated with the art and form of the pop song, as well as with more experimental instrumental hip-hop and the palette those abstract compositions might offer. "But I'm still gonna do the club thing," he says. "It's universally correct. I can't leave those out. It's in my soul." # # #
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11341

Artists

Blaqstarr

BLAQSTARR Blaqstarr, the Baltimore born DJ, producer, and artist extraordinaire, is a talent that comes around once in a lifetime. Writing, producing, and arranging all his material, Blaqstarr’s worldly sound has no boundaries, grabbing elements from every genre. He is well-known... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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8:00pm CDT

Botany

Artists

Botany

BOTANY is the catch-all title for the musical quests of Spencer Stephenson, a young Texas musician who calls “somewhere between Denton and Austin” his home. Hearing echoes from both coasts, all times, and everywhere in between, Spencer draws upon many a genre but settles in none... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Lamberts

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8:00pm CDT

Bruce Lamont

Artists

Bruce Lamont

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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8:00pm CDT

Cast Spells

Cast Spells, the newest project from David Davison (Maps & Atlases, Hey!Tonal), is a raw exercise in sonic verisimilitude. The avant-pop delivery of Cast Spells’ debut EP, Bright Works and Baton points to the influence of artists such as Brian Eno, Bill Callahan and Cat Stevens but breathes quickly into the lungs of a new lyrical body. Driven by sonic experimentation, Davison and producer Jason Cupp charged the recording process with an ambitious immediacy. Twenty-eight songs in seven days with one microphone were born out of their electric symbiosis in the basement of Davison’s childhood home. Six of these songs lent themselves to a collection and twenty-two others will interlock for future releases. Pounding the notes of any instruments within reach, Davison and Cupp performed nearly the entire album themselves, often using the first take. Infused by the talents of fellow musicians, tracks such as “American Quilt” and “Glamorous Glowing” vibrate with the poetic intonation of Charles Simic and the brazen intensity of David Byrne. The brassy tone and melancholy falsetto of Davison’s vocals layer seamlessly with rhythmic swells and moving instrumentation to create warmly minimalist sonic variations throughout the album. Bright Works and Baton deserves to be sipped slowly at high volumes as it crashes into orchestrated circles in the sand.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12231

Artists

Cast Spells

Cast Spells, the newest project from David Davison (Maps & Atlases, Hey!Tonal), is a raw exercise in sonic verisimilitude. The avant-pop delivery of Cast Spells’ debut EP, Bright Works and Baton points to the influence of artists such as Brian Eno, Bill Callahan and Cat Stevens... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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8:00pm CDT

Cough

This stripped down, guttural sludge-doom band from Richmond, VA formed in 2005 and has independently released an EP, The Kingdom, as well as a full-length album Sigillum Luciferi via Forcefield Records. The band has recently written the follow-up to Sigillum Luciferi and has been working on the album with producer Sanford Parker. The new full-length, titled 'Ritual Abuse', was released Fall 2010 on Relapse Records. Over the past 5 years they have played everywhere from New York City to Austin, TX to Seattle, WA and opened for headlining acts such as Pentagram and Trouble.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13907

Artists

Cough

This stripped down, guttural sludge-doom band from Richmond, VA formed in 2005 and has independently released an EP, The Kingdom, as well as a full-length album Sigillum Luciferi via Forcefield Records. The band has recently written the follow-up to Sigillum Luciferi and has been... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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8:00pm CDT

Cousins

COUSINS, is bare bones, a playful and dynamic guitar and drum/vox two piece. Formed in the spring of 2009, COUSINS features Pat Ryan on Guitar, Aaron Mangle on drums and vocals.The songs reflect a playful attitude towards life in a small city and the merging of art practice and rock n’ roll. Inspiration is drawn from scraps of paper written by children, news stories about teens smashing cars, and narratives inferred from old 35mm slides. The show is loud, poetic, and potent. People dance and push each other a bit but only because they're happy. Some say COUSINS like a mountain, others say it's like creeping fog. There are screams and whispers, smashing, chunks and melody. Cousins are releasing a brand new 7" on NOYES records in March 2011 & have just released a second split with fellow halifax weirdos DUZHEKNEW
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11308

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Cousins

COUSINS is bare-bones garage-rock power group. Formed in 2009 by Aaron Mangle, the shape shifting group features Leigh Dotey and Pat Ryan who help manifest Mangle’s quirky vision of sweet n’ heavy raucous pop music in a live show that is both poetic and violent. They tip toe between... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Paradise

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8:00pm CDT

Delicate Steve

THE CRITICS UNILATREALLY CONCUR: DELICATE STEVE IS A BAND WHO CREATES MUSIC Newton, N.J. – Every 30 or 40 or 500 years, the DNA of culture itself emerges from the translucent blackness of the not-so-shallow underground. You hear a new band, and you think, “This is really something. This is like My Bloody Valentine, minus the guitars.” But then you think, “No, that’s not true. That’s not what this is like at all. Plus, there are lots of guitars here. I’m a goddamn idiot.” You want to walk away, but now it’s too late; now, you start to wonder what makes this music is so deeply arresting. You wonder why you are dancing against your will, and you wonder why every other sound you’ve ever heard suddenly sounds like the insignificant prologue to a moment you’re experiencing in the present tense. You find yourself unable to perform the simplest of activities -- a cigarette becomes impossible to light, a mewing kitten cannot be stroked, a liverish lover cannot be ignored. By the album’s third track, there is nothing left in your life; everything is gone, crushed into a beatific sonic wasteland you never want to escape. This, more than anything else imaginable, is the manifestation of artistic truth … a truer kind of truth … the only kind of truth that cannot lie, even with the cold steel of a .357 revolver jammed inside its wet mouth, truculently demanding a random falsehood. Welcome to the work-a-day world of Delicate Steve. Like a hydro-electric Mothra rising from the ashes of an African village burned to the ground by post-rock minotaurs, the music of Delicate Steve will literally make you the happiest person who has never lived. Discovered firsthand by Luaka Bop A & R man Wills Glasspiegel in the parking lot of a Newton, N.J., strip mall, Delicate Steve was signed to the label before anyone at Luaka Bop heard even a moment of their music – all he needed to experience was a random conversation about what they hoped to achieve as a musical five-piece. “They were just sitting around in lawn chairs, dressed like 19th century criminals, casually saying the most remarkable things,” recalls Glasspiegel. “It was wild. It was obtuse. One fellow would say, `Oh, I like Led Zeppelin III, but it skews a little dumptruck.’ Then another would say, `The problem with those early Prince albums is that he spent too much time shopping.’ I really had no idea what they were talking about, but it all somehow made sense. `We’ll be a different kind of group,” they said. `We will introduce people to themselves. We’ll inoculate them from discourse.’ I was immediately intrigued. I asked them if they wanted to have dinner, so we walked to a Chinese restaurant that was right up the road. I suggested we all get different dishes and share everything family style. They agreed. But then they ordered five identical entrees! So we sat there and ate a mountain of General Tso’s chicken for three straight hours, talking about music and literature and box kites and dystopias. Twenty-four later, they were signed to Luaka and inside a studio.” Those studio sessions led to Wondervisions, the indescribable 12-track instrumental debut that reconstructs influences as diverse as Yes, Vampire Weekend, The Fall, Ravi Shankur, 10 cc, The Orbital, Jann Hammer, the first half of OK Computer, the second act of The Wizard of Oz, and the final pages of Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom. Originally conceived as a radio-friendly concept album about the early life of D.B. Cooper, de facto Delicate Steve leader Steve Marion decided to tear away the lyrics and move everything in a more experimental direction. “We don’t need the middlebrow to dig our music,” says the soft-spoken Marion. “We write for the fringes – the very, very rich and the very, very poor. That’s the audience we relate to, and that’s who these songs are about.” THE BAND AT A GLANCE: Steve Marion, 23 (guitar): A polymath who plays over 40 instruments, Marion recorded his first “bedroom EP” on a four-track as a 12-year-old (“It was sort of a second-rate Slanted and Enchanted,” he scoffs today, “and more than a little derivative.”). Already a Jersey legendary for his worth-ethic and perfectionism (he once studied a single Jandek guitar riff for an entire summer), Marion’s the piston behind Delicate Steve, and -- somewhat paradoxically – the group’s harshest critic. “I named the band Delicate Steve as a reminder that we’ve accomplished nothing,” he says flatly. “We are as delicate as the wings of butterfly with AIDS. Anything could crush us. And until we all decide that art is the only thing that makes life livable, we’ll just be another instrumental five-piece from New Jersey. Emotionally and intellectually, I’m not sure if the rest of the band is there yet. But I am.” Steve’s goal is to create music that lasts “substantially longer than forever.” Mickey Sanchez, 22 (keyboard): A freewheeling hoaxster (and Marion’s best friend from Hebrew school), Sanchez provides Delicate Steve with off-kilter music flourishes and a necessary dose of common sense. “Steve can be difficult to work with,” says Sanchez, “but I know how to handle that hoss. Sometimes he just needs to look into the mouth of the lion – and I’m the lion.” An avid horseback rider and pastry chef, Sanchez also intends to pursue a second-career as a city planner. Mickey’s goal is to make people hate Bruce Springsteen. Rob Scheuerman, 21 (guitar): Previously featured on axe in the teen-pop power-trio Yesterday’s Airport of Tomorrow, Scheuerman is probably better known as the alleged one-time paramour of Gossip Girl star Blake Lively (a rumor he sheepishly denies: “I was too tired to make it. She was too tired to fight about it.”). What he adds to the band musically is akin to what he adds personally: cobalt charisma and a hunger for flesh. “Do you remember that old song `I Know What Boys Like’ by the Waitresses,” he asks. “Well, let’s just say the scythe slices both ways.” Rob’s goal is to seduce every female journalist he encounters. Adam Pumilla, 23 (bass): No member of Delicate Steve has taken a more circuitous path than Pumilla. A three-sport athlete who rushed for 1400 yards as a veer option quarterback in high school, Pumilla received scholarship offers from several Big East football powers before opting for a career as a bassist – despite the fact that he’d never played the instrument in his life. “There was always something about the bass,” he says today. “Four strings, sublime heaviness, living inside the pocket, locking into the drums. It spoke to me in its own bass language, long before I ever possessed the object itself. I knew that bass guitar was something I could excel at. I am a bassist. I have a bassist’s blood.” After spending five exploratory years in rural Scotland (“I needed space to invent my bass style”), Pumilla returned to the U.S. and met Marion at Ed Westwick’s Halloween party. “I knew he was the man for this band from the moment I met him,” recalls Marion. “When he shook my hand to introduce himself, he didn’t even say his name. He just said, `Bass.’ Just that one word. Nothing else. He was a serious person.” Adam has no defined goal. Mike Duncan, 21 (percussion): Don’t let his boyish looks fool you – Duncan is no choirboy. Raised on a steady diet of Stewart Coupland, Neil Peart and economic desperation, Duncan views drumming as a way to turn his self-described “sociopathic inclinations” into something the world can appreciate. “I love to brawl,” he says. “I’ll fight anyone, for any reason. I’ll fight a dog for no reason. I’ve seen the inside of juvenile hall. I’ve tasted blood in my mouth. I’ve stepped on throats and I’ve thrown bottles at strangers. But that was all in the past. It’s still part of me, but – now – I use that intensity for good. I want to attack people with music the same way I used to attack them with my fists.” Mike’s goal is the political liberation of Quebec. A WARNING: This is a press release, and press releases are supposed to be wholly positive. That’s the shared expectation, both from the writer and the reader. Typically, press releases hide a band’s true reality. But not this one. We need to be straight with you, potential rock write
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14084

Artists

Delicate Steve

http://delicatesteve.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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8:00pm CDT

Die Slo Entertainment

Die Slo Entertainment has paved it's way into the Texas rap scene and has officially made it's mark. The label consists of three groups that make the label: Fiyah Boy, Throwed House & Southern Made Click. Without doubt, they have surfaced without resistance and continue to push forward into positive direction. With recent solo projects dropping constantly, such as Yung Clova's "Keep Austin Live", Stat 1's "Proof", Cham Holmes' "F.E.A.R" & the highly anticipated, Sertified's "I'm So Focused", there is no room for slowing down now. Visual projects come as consistently as their projects. The label has released over 10 new music video's,in just the 1st quarter of 2011 & over 20 since last year keeping your attention on lock. This label has definitely got the potential to make dreams become reality. Making moves consistently, staying hungry but yet still humble & with talent that is untouchable & so diverse, it is definitely a recipe for success.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15075

Artists

Die Slo Entertainment

3 independent hip-hop groups (Southern Made Click, Fiyah Boy Ent. & Throwed House Click) came together to form their own label DIE SLO ENT. We're focused on promoting innovation & creativity in hip hop -- not just in Austin, but all over the world. Underground hip-hop collective Die... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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8:00pm CDT

DJ Babu

DJ Babu (born Chris Oroc) is a Filipino-American DJ. One-third of the hip hop group Dilated Peoples (alongside Rakaa Iriscience and Evidence), Babu is also a member of the Beat Junkies DJ crew, and together with rapper Defari forms the duo the Likwit Junkies. DJ Babu, Evidence and Pharoahe Monch also feature in the song H! Vltg3 on Linkin Park's Reanimation album. He lived in Oxnard, California for 1 year, and later moved to the neighbor city of Camarillo. Babu has won multiple competition titles Including the Vestax World Championships and multiple ITF titles. As a revered battle DJ he has appeared in and hosted numerable videos. Babu is famous for redefining the art of Beat juggling during the 1997 ITF/Beat juggling category competition, when he first performed his "Blind Alley" Routene. Under the name "The Turntablist", produced perhaps the genre's most popular battle record, 1996's Super Duck Breaks, which sold over 10,000 copies. DJ Babu has also featured on numerous acts alongside groups such as Jurassic 5, Swollen Members and The Visionaries. Individually Babu has featured in many other groups.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15192

Artists

DJ Babu

DJ Babu (born Chris Oroc) is a Filipino-American DJ. One-third of the hip hop group Dilated Peoples (alongside Rakaa Iriscience and Evidence), Babu is also a member of the Beat Junkies DJ crew, and together with rapper Defari forms the duo the Likwit Junkies. DJ Babu, Evidence and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Fuze

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8:00pm CDT

DJ Mr. Rogers (Between Sets)

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DJ Mr. Rogers

http://djmrrogers.com

DJ Mr. Rogers (Between Sets)

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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8:00pm CDT

DJ Nu-Mark

His innovative DJ routines and creative stage show have made him a favorite of crowds all over the world, sharing the stage with the likes of Mos Def, The Roots, RUN DMC, Green Day, and Outkast. Nu-Mark is the first to incorporate children's music toys in his explosive DJ sets. Recognized for his pioneering work with Jurassic 5, DJ Nu-Mark is best known for his production on the anthem "Whats Golden". Nu is putting the finishing touches on his debut solo release Broken Sunlight to be released in Spring of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15189

Artists

DJ Nu-Mark

His innovative DJ routines and creative stage show have made him a favorite of crowds all over the world, sharing the stage with the likes of Mos Def, The Roots, RUN DMC, Green Day, and Outkast. Nu-Mark is the first to incorporate children's music toys in his explosive DJ sets. Recognized... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Venue 222

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8:00pm CDT

DMTri

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D

DMTri

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Eliza Doolittle

In the charming video for her first U.S. single, “Rollerblades,” Eliza Doolittle, a lanky, saucer-eyed brunette in a white tank top and denim short shorts, cycles leisurely around New York’s Lower East Side. A boy from her past appears to tie a bunch of bright blue balloons to the back of her bike, disappears, then reappears with her on a sofa on the sidewalk, then evaporates again before reappearing to buy her an Icee, after which Doolittle leaves him in the dust, jumping into a shopping cart with her girlfriends and riding off into a perfect Manhattan afternoon. “The boy in the video is a bit unreliable the way he keeps popping in and out,” Doolittle explains, “so it’s kind of a metaphor for him not knowing what he wants. In the end I realize that I need to move on from that and get on with my life.” If only we could all live in Eliza Doolittle world. The Cass Bird-directed clip, which also shows Doolittle frolicking joyfully in the cooling spray from a busted hydrant, manages another neat trick. It beautifully captures the idyllic feeling of being young and carefree on a summer’s day — a mood that saturates the 22-year-old London-born singer and songwriter’s self-titled debut album, which was released in the U.K. in July and will be released Stateside in 2011. Doolittle has already created a buzz across the Atlantic with her breezy singles “Skinny Genes” and “Pack Up,” the latter of which climbed to No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart and has been a mainstay in the Top 10 for months. The album was certified gold in the U.K. within four weeks of its release. The album’s appeal is rooted in Doolittle’s rich, feel-good vibe of the music, which she co-wrote with a host of top-notch songwriters and producers, including Greg Kurstin (Sia), Steve Chrisanthou (Corinne Bailey Rae), the late Jonny $ (Kylie, Massive Attack), and Craigie Dodds (Amy Winehouse). Vintage sounds from the ’60s and ’70s are merrily mined and wed to buoyant melodies informed by classic pop, old soul, ska, folk, and even good old-fashioned barbershop quartet, creating something with a happy-go-lucky retro feel, but still indisputably youthful and fresh. “’Rollerblades was the first song I wrote, and I knew I had something special with the sound,” Doolittle says. “It’s got something to it that I hadn’t quite heard before, so when it came time to write the whole album, I made sure I put my stamp on it with that sound no matter which producer I was working with.” “Pack Up” boldly raids the chorus of the George Henry Powell marching song “Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag” and repurposes it to startling effect, creating a dance-hall ode to the joys of being the eternal optimist. “Money Box” is an orchestrated rant against senseless materialism, with Doolittle touchingly insisting “I don’t need no cash machine…all I need’s right here, right here with you my dear.” “Police Car,” a down-tempo lament swaddled in melancholy woodwind, is about Doolittle getting herself in trouble with her bluntness. “I do regret my mouth sometimes,” she says, “but then I think, ‘Well, that’s what I think, it doesn’t matter.’ But maybe I’m still learning!” Her disarming frankness and tart observations are actually her strong suits. “Skinny Genes” is “a cheeky song about a really annoying boy who has no good qualities, except for one really good one,” she says, while “Nobody” dismisses the cheap lure of fame with a simple question: “What’s wrong with being a nobody?” “Everyone's got a dark side, but mine definitely isn't the first thing you notice about me,” she says. “So it was important to me to be in touch with my personality through the music, and I think this album really shows that.” Raised by a piano-playing dad and singing mom, Doolittle has been writing songs since she was 12. “I told my mum that I wanted to be a singer and she told me to start writing because that’s where the money was,” Doolittle says with a laugh. “I love the writing aspect of what I do. That fulfilling feeling of finishing a song is just incredible. It’s like making babies. I mean, I'm sure when I have a real baby it will be a stronger feeling than this, but creating a song is like giving birth. Though perhaps not quite as painful.” Her precocious songwriting talent soon got her noticed, and Doolittle signed a publishing deal at 16. As she matured, her songs began to flower into the magical blooms they are today. Although she is a diehard fan of classic pop, and cites the Beach Boys, The Kinks, and Stevie Wonder as influences, Doolittle doesn’t see herself fitting in to a cut-and-dried pop mold. “I’d like to be a pop musician in the proper old school vein of pop when there weren’t any different genres like there are now; it was all just pop music,” she says. “I just want to write songs people can sing along to. I can’t think of anything more exciting than traveling the world and playing to audiences and having them sing your words with you.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13727

Artists

Eliza Doolittle

In the charming video for her first U.S. single, “Rollerblades,” Eliza Doolittle, a lanky, saucer-eyed brunette in a white tank top and denim short shorts, cycles leisurely around New York’s Lower East Side. A boy from her past appears to tie a bunch of bright blue balloons... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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8:00pm CDT

Foster McGinty

Bless his Cosmic Soul “You seem natural, so effortless…Can’t help but shine.”— Foster McGinty With his rolling, curly brown hair and intensely dark eyes framing a hippie-vintage-rocker look, Foster McGinty shines in his life’s role as both a ‘knowing nod’ to the wah-wah drenched days of old and a hopeful, promising look forward into the future of Rock & Roll. Foster’s deep rock roots stretch from small town midwestern beginnings all the way to California and back to The Big Apple, where he now calls home. Long before Foster was a Guitar God to-be, he started by “diggin’ out my Dad’s guitars in the basement, and bending the strings at five years old.” Born in Memphis and raised in Missouri, Foster grew up in a family where several members played instruments and sang, but it wasn’t until seventh grade that he ended up in the family music room and started “fiddling around with the guitar.” “I think I actually wrote a song. I had no idea what I was doing, and it just gave me an incredible feeling,” he says of his childhood initiation to the world of Rock & Roll singer/songwriters. Foster’s new ‘feeling’ was an all-consuming love for classic rock music and old blues that washed over him like a river overflowing its banks. Hendrix, Clapton, Dylan, and old blues legends like Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters… all the greats filled Foster’s head, heart and soul. It wasn’t long after he stumbled headlong into music as his life’s path that friends and family within Foster’s circle joked that he was the skinny white-boy reincarnated spirit of Jimi Hendrix and Cream’s love child. Foster’s teen years were spent rehearsing for countless hours under the roof of his parent’s tin barn with numerous bands, but Foster says he “always preferred spending my time writing my own music and traveling down a path of musical expression.” Foster co-wrote songs with his best friend in their junior and high school years but disbanded shortly after their first recording. Foster’s dedication to music was on a much higher level, and he knew a change was coming. I Must Be On My Way “To grow into the performer and songwriter I wanted to become, I had to leave my small town roots,” Foster says. “I moved to St. Louis, formed a few different bands. I was still writing the music and having others do the lyrics and singing, but mainly we wasted time.” Wasting time must have been what inspired Foster to head back home to Missouri less than a year later. Once settled back home, Foster’s love for the artistry of Jimi Hendrix blossomed. In his apartment on the banks of the Mississippi River, Foster started to examine the guitar on a whole new level. “I started exploring beyond songwriting,” he says. “I wanted to be able to express myself on the spot.” With so much musical passion and exploratory energy building inside him, Foster grew restless again and headed for California, where he recorded with a few groups and played lead guitar for the first time. Foster says California didn’t turn out to be his musical oasis, but it did serve as the launching point of his vision as an artist. After severing ties with his songwriter friend, Foster began writing his own lyrics, which led Foster to start singing-something he never thought he would do. Seven months later, Cape Girardeau beckoned him home once again. Foster recorded a host of songs within one year and formed a trio, playing mostly in Memphis. I Hope I Make It Home Alive It was good to be back home again as the old song goes, but change-another life altering musical change-was again on his mind. Foster uprooted himself and hopped on a plane bound for New York City in October, 2006. The goal: Making his dream come true to play his original retro-style rock in the world’s biggest city. New York would serve as the launch pad for a bigger career in music. Foster quickly formed another rock trio and recorded the E.P. State of Mind Music Box as they performed all over Manhattan. In April of 2009, Foster McGinty completed his debut full-length cd, Peach Red, a disc full of funky, hard driving, bluesy vintage-style rock propelled by Foster’s smoking lead guitar. In March of 2011 Foster McGinty will be releasing his sophomore album, Chateau Fiasco. Eleven tracks written, recorded, and co-produced by McGinty in New York City. It can be said that Foster McGinty is a name—and a sound—that you’re sure to want to hear again. Foster is one of those deeply introspective, sultry Rock & Roll types who prefers to let his music do most of his communicating. Foster’s voice has a mellow, soulful and majestic quality while possessing that perfect combination of ‘heart-on-your-sleeve’ vulnerability, childlike simplicity, and sexy Bad Boy swagger mastered by the greats of classic rock. Music, for Foster McGinty, is as much a part of him as breathing and thinking.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14888

Artists

Foster McGinty

Bless his Cosmic Soul “You seem natural, so effortless…Can’t help but shine.”— Foster McGinty With his rolling, curly brown hair and intensely dark eyes framing a hippie-vintage-rocker look, Foster McGinty shines in his life’s role as both a ‘knowing nod’ to the wah-wah... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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8:00pm CDT

Harris Grade

Harris Grade is a Southern California rock band best known for their energetic live shows and tireless work ethic. In mid-2010, Harris Grade launched their new self-released album, Lipstick Politics, with a CD release show for a packed house at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. The band recently released a music video for the title track that featured cameos from Max Green, of Escape the Fate, and Jewel Shepard, star of The Return of the Living Dead. Harris Grade's first studio EP, Hold on for Your Life, gained the attention of fans around the world and is currently distributed by Powerslave Records in Japan. Their music video for the album's title track aired on MTV Japan and Space Shower TV in 2009. Since the debut of Hold on for Your Life, Harris Grade continues to draw crowds at popular Southern California venues such as the Troubadour, Knitting Factory and House of Blues. The Lipstick Politics release show kicked off a series of shows at venues in the western U.S. to showcase the band's new material and explosive live performance style. The band celebrated their latest accomplishment when they earned a spot on the Vans Warped Tour through the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands. Guitarists Caleb Healey and Alex Von Hollen formed Harris Grade in 2006. Later that year the two began collaborating with vocalist Robyn August, who ultimately joined the band, followed by Jason Friday and drummer Greg Fulleman in 2008. The band recently returned to the studio to record a new three-song EP with producer Erik Ron (Saosin, Panic! At The Disco, Foxy Shazam, D.R.U.G.S.).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14476

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Harris Grade

Harris Grade is a Southern California rock band best known for their energetic live shows and tireless work ethic. In mid-2010, Harris Grade launched their new self-released album, Lipstick Politics, with a CD release show for a packed house at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. The... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Her Space Holiday

Recording as Her Space Holiday since 1996, Marc Bianchi creates sugarcoated dreamscapes floating alongside bitter-sweet narratives of life. He’s been featured in many of the industry's top music magazines including Spin, Mojo, and DJ, has reached #2 on the CMJ charts (with The Young Machines for Mush) and has toured with some of the world's top indie acts including Bob Mould, Bright Eyes, Arab Strap, and The Faint. Always challenging himself, Bianchi's sound has morphed with every release, proving he is equally comfortable with intricate sampling and drum programming as he is building a track around acoustic guitar, live instruments, and percussion. From his early output with NYC's TigerStyle, his releases for London's Wichita, his recent release on World's Fair, and his work with Mush, Marc Bianchi's constant evolution as a songwriter and arranger continues to enchant.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14291

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Her Space Holiday

Recording as Her Space Holiday since 1996, Marc Bianchi creates sugarcoated dreamscapes floating alongside bitter-sweet narratives of life. He’s been featured in many of the industry's top music magazines including Spin, Mojo, and DJ, has reached #2 on the CMJ charts (with The Young... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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8:00pm CDT

IAMDONALD: Donald Glover + Childish Gambino

CHILDISH GAMBINO Childish Gambino (Donald Glover) used to write songs as a kid with a guitar that his mom gave him from a neighbor. He started making beats freshman year at NYU and has produced four free albums in the past seven years on his laptop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13883

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Childish Gambino

"Because the Internet" is Childish Gambino’s follow up to his Glassnote Records debut album "CAMP" which was released in 2011. Childish Gambino emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in music, landing at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and #2 on the Billboard Hip-Hop... Read More →

IAMDONALD: Donald Glover + Childish Gamb

CHILDISH GAMBINO Childish Gambino (Donald Glover) used to write songs as a kid with a guitar that his mom gave him from a neighbor. He started making beats freshman year at NYU and has produced four free albums in the past seven years on his laptop.

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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8:00pm CDT

Inverness

Inverness are an alternative rock band hailing from Chile. Formed in 2007 and coming from cities like Punta Arenas, Curicó and Santiago, the band members are: Rodrigo Jarque (vocals, guitar and piano), Washinton Abrigo (guitar, sampler), Ángelo Agurto (bass) y Rodrigo Soto (drums, glockenspiel). Inverness released their first single 'Escarabajo' in 2009. Aired on radiostations like Rock & Pop, Sonar, Horizonte and Radio Uno, the song and the video helped the band find a place in the small alternative chilean music scene. Starting with their lead singer's solo album Monstruos bajo la cama (2006), the band continued developing the sound experimentation on their 2009 album Illuminaciones. Their sonic pursuit has been acclaimed by specialised magazines like Rolling Stone, Rockaxis, Emol and Extravaganza! Journalists have described it as "a music that mixes ethereal guitars, electronics, noise and a powerful narrative atmosphere" stating that Illuminaciones contained "unrecognisable textures that support a stylistic originality only rarely seen in Chile" It wouldn't be until 2010 that the movie 'The life of Fish' (by reknown director Matías Bize) allowed them to gather a wider attention from the press and the audience by including two tracks from Illuminaciones on it: 'Nubes' and 'Illuminaciones'. The film features them on screen performing an acoustic version of 'Nubes' that would be included in the film's original soundtrack album, launched by LeRockPsicophonique on july 2010. The film is now running for the selection of the Oscars 2011, representing Chile. Inverness' work has been largely commented and reviewed both by critics and listeners in Chile and overseas. Thier music has inspired film and theatre directors and choreographers and because of Rodrigo Jarque's previous work on humanitarian issues, their music has served in radio and TV commercials for the United Nation's High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Chile, promoting awareness about the condition of refugees that arrive to their country. Inverness are about to release their latest album called 'Fuegos Distantes' (Distant Fires) and are embarking on a small summer tour in the south of Chile from december on.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11254

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Inverness

Inverness are an alternative rock band hailing from Chile. Formed in 2007 and coming from cities like Punta Arenas, Curicó and Santiago, the band members are: Rodrigo Jarque (vocals, guitar and piano), Washinton Abrigo (guitar, sampler), Ángelo Agurto (bass) y Rodrigo Soto (drums... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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8:00pm CDT

Jeremy Messersmith

To call Jeremy Messersmith a musician is half-truth: He’s also a storyteller, who has carefully crafted a trilogy of songs that narrate life. His first full-length release The Alcatraz Kid is a moving collection of acoustic-driven lullabies with titles like “Novocain” and “Beautiful Children” that innocently question the purpose of things to come. The integrity of these delicate songs immediately struck a cord with critics and fans alike, and captured the attention of Semisonic’s Dan Wilson, who offered to produce Messersmith’s follow-up album, The Silver City. The Silver City was a natural progression in sound and reflection: the compositions grew fuller and more dynamic with a classic-pop feel inspired by the Beach Boys and Beatles: While the topics focused on midlife struggles with tracks like “Dead End Job” and “Miracles.” Local and national attention soon followed with NPR and college stations around the country, followed by U.S. tours and sold-out shows in New York, Chicago and Minneapolis. The Reluctant Graveyard (out May 4) bookends this trilogy of lifelong (ahem, literary) observations with songs like “Lazy Bones” and “Organ Donor,” and sonically continues on the’60 chamber pop path Messersmith set out with his sophomore release. He continues to share stages with notables such as Sondre Lechre and The Watson Twins, and has been featured on MTV and Ugly Betty. And while this collection of songs comes to an end, it’s no doubt that the stories will live on.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12247

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Ale House

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8:00pm CDT

JIM-E-O

JIM-E-O, born Enyinna Kalu Ogbaa on July 26, 1984 in Imo State, Nigeria,is the son of Kalu Ogbaa, and Clara Ogbaa. The name Enyinna means, ” father’s friend” in the Igbo (a Nigerian language). JIM-E-O embraced his father’s best friends’ name Jimmy. The E-O in his stage name represents his intials. At age 6 JIM-E-O and family moved to America from Nigeria in 1991. JIM-E-O spent most of his childhood in New Haven, Connecticut. Recognizing his musical talent in his teenage years, JIM-E-O began songwriting and music prodution. Life was not easy growing up in a household with 5 siblings and being raised by a single mother after a divorce. Music was his mental Escape. WIth New York so close, JIM-E-O began to journey into the Hip-Hop culture. “I remember school shopping in mid-town Manhattan and Harlem, going back and forth on the train. I would spend hours gazing at storefronts, artist promos,graffiti and buying new music.” Straying away from school and education caused JIM-E-O to face a lot of adversities in the streets. JIM-E-O knew, he could not let down his family and fall victim to the “slum psychology” as his mother would say. If he didn’t obtain a PHD or MD, he better have redeemed himself with great accolades. JIM-E-O achieved recognition from the East Coast Underground music scene. He released 3 successful mix-tapes in which he expressed the harsh realities of life, and his goals. JIM-E-O then began interning at mom and pop records shops all over the east coast where he met and cyphered with famous artists, Dj’s and music executives. JIM-E-O’s exposure came from the F.I.R.M (The Family of Independent Record Merchants) which helped placed his freestyles on popular underground mix cd’s from Connecticut to New York. After a few ups and downs in the streets, he decided to change his ways and move down to Austin,Texas. JIM-E-O vowed to utilize his ambition to obtain every goal he had. First, he had to educate himself at home through reading a lot of self-help books in his mother’s library. He then landed a job at a franchise car dealership. He quickly rose through the ranks from a salesman, to a finance director and to a sales manager. During his transition from New Haven to Austin Texas, JIM-E-O was able to network with live musicians and amazing vocalists in Austin. Taking advantage of the industries SXSW music conference, he was able to meet musicians from all over the world. JIM-E-O delivered his lyrical craft with an overdose of street tales and sly narrative. Possessing a slight raspy tone, with a touch of east coast vernacular, he has gained a respectable following throughout the music scene. JIM-E-O’s goal in the game is to inspire and give solution through music. “I want to stay influential and creative, while captivating my audience with my strong content.” JIM-E-O’s new release, “TOAST TO LIFE” is highly anticipated and is sure to take JIM-E-O to the pinnacle of the game.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13574

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Jim-E-O

JIM-E-O, born Enyinna Kalu Ogbaa on July 26, 1984 in Imo State, Nigeria,is the son of Kalu Ogbaa, and Clara Ogbaa. The name Enyinna means, ” father’s friend” in Igbo (a Nigerian language). JIM-E-O embraced his father’s best friends’ name Jimmy. The E-O in his stage name... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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8:00pm CDT

Joey Ryan & Kenneth Pattengale

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Joey Ryan & Kenneth Pattengale

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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8:00pm CDT

Kim Taylor

While originally from sunny Florida, the smokey and emotion- ally dynamic music of Kim Taylor was birthed from the rolling hills within the regionally ambiguous, socially complex milieu of Cincinnati. And only the multifaceted cultural smattering within America’s first great boom town could have cultivated the wide range of pensive, soaring, and intimate songs that make up Little Miracle. A favorite of NPR’s World Cafe, and handpicked by Ron Sexsmith, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, and Over the Rhine to support, Taylor’s past success has all been leading up to her most mature and expansive full length to date. Written and recorded in The Maid’s Room, an old haunt of Rufus Wainwright, within a week, Little Miracle is minimal and direct – little more than piano, acoustic guitar, and percussion – while teeming with candid emotion and sonic spaciousness that will intrigue fans of Cat Power and Hope Sandoval. Kim’s gorgeously raspy, jazz-informed vocals conveys a welcome earnestness lost on so many so-called troubadours. Kim Taylor departs the Queen City at the end of the summer to share her smokey ballads and narra- tive tales across the nation. Little Miracle is out September 21st.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11990

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Kim Taylor

While originally from sunny Florida, the smokey and emotion- ally dynamic music of Kim Taylor was birthed from the rolling hills within the regionally ambiguous, socially complex milieu of Cincinnati. And only the multifaceted cultural smattering within America’s first great boom... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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8:00pm CDT

Laura Stevenson & the Cans

Laura Stevenson was schooled in the traditional music of her grandfather and grandmother (composer of "The Little Drummer Boy" and vocalist for the Benny Goodman Orchestra respectively) from an early age. It wasn't until she started performing with Bomb The Music Industry in her teens, that she began writing on her own. Privately crafting songs on the softer side of indie rock and traditional folk, Stevenson was soon tapped as band's opener and, with the addition of Mike Campbell and Alex Billig in 2007, Laura Stevenson and the Cans solidified. The following debut LP, A Record, won them fans far and wide having been downloaded over 25,000 time since it's 2008 release. Sit Resist, an album centered around never sitting stagnant, sees a matured band that has been continuously at work writing, arranging and touring for the past three years . Lyrically, Stevenson's pen has a sharp, poetic tone, making it impossible not to be taken in by her stories. Where A Record crackled with Stevenson's intimate voice alongside gentle acoustics, begging the listener nearer, Sit Resist commands the attention of all within earshot with its rich instrumentation and melodies. Over the course of the album's thirteen songs, you'll hear the band weld a variety of musical styles that dreamily caress and nurture one another into a wholly unique rendering of Americana. "Master of Art" with its Phil Spector-esque, girl-group tease of an intro, explodes with the energy of Stevenson's voice - an instrument that is as strong as it is lovely. "Caretaker" conjures up ghosts and memories of homes inevitably / regrettably left behind. You'll find major-key resolution in the juxtaposed tale that is "The Healthy One," and "I See Dark" waltzes you, dear listener, into the lonely night, hand-in-hand. The overall effect achieved by Laura Stevenson & the Cans is an album that's as invigorating and life-affirming as it is quietly emotional and delicate. This is an intelligent, literate album crafted of fragments of fleeting memories of time and place, yet it manages to convey volumes. Sit Resist is a true piece of art! Out April 26th via Don Giovanni Records. - Nathan Walker, Riot Act Media
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12089

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Laura Stevenson & the Cans

Laura Stevenson was schooled in the traditional music of her grandfather and grandmother (composer of "The Little Drummer Boy" and vocalist for the Benny Goodman Orchestra respectively) from an early age. It wasn't until she started performing with Bomb The Music Industry in her teens... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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8:00pm CDT

Les Jupes

Les Jupes are a new band from the centre of Canada versed in expansive musical landscapes, sharp lyrics and an observer's eye for the world. They are four Anglos with a French name making big, broad and determined music. And they are at the centre of a prairie renaissance growing around Head In The Sand Records. Their debut album Modern Myths has been getting rave reviews across North America and charting Top 15 across Canada. Produced by Marcus Paquin (Arcade Fire, Silver Starling, Stars).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12238

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Les Jupes

Les Jupes are a new band from the centre of Canada versed in expansive musical landscapes, sharp lyrics and an observer’s eye for the world. They are four Anglos with a French name making big, broad and determined music. And they are at the centre of a prairie renaissance growing... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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8:00pm CDT

Light FM

What is Light FM? It’s that sound engrained in your head… the one that you keep looking for but until now have yet to find. You may have heard it while viewing your guilty pleasures (Gossip Girl, The Hills, How I Met Your Mother, One Tree Hill, Jersey Shore and The City…to name just a few) or while sitting in the cinema (Shrek IV). Now it is time for you to find out what all of the music supervisors already know, Light FM, with its cool, relentlessly catchy, indie pop songs, needs to be the new band for the soundtrack of your life. Led by Josiah Mazzaschi and backed by an ace group of talented musicians, Light FM combines catchy hooks and disarmingly heart-felt lyrics with guitar riffs that are distorted to precision. . . a sound that grabs you both by the throat and gut while blowing your ears out . . . Light FM is all encompassing and instantly familiar. Coupled with quirky arrangements, bleepy-bloopy synths and off-kilter drums, Light FM’s sound makes perfect sense. The guys and gals in the band aren’t exactly hard to look at either. Having left Chicago, where he and his band were consistent local favorites, Josiah has begun to carve out a distinctive place in LA’s Silverlake music scene. Amid the sunny weather, the huge talent pool and myriad outlets for Light FM, Josiah knew he had arrived where he needed to be, and he quickly found himself working as a studio engineer and producer at some of the city’s premier recording studios. In less than two short years, Josiah found himself so sought after that he founded his own studio, the Cave. Josiah has worked with artists like Built to Spill, William Reid (Jesus and Mary Chain), The Spinto Band, Rilo Kiley, Harper Simon, and Money Mark. However, not content to be simply behind the board, Josiah knew that he had to reform the band he had started in the Windy City, and Light FM was reborn. Currently, Light FM is a five piece with Josiah Mazzaschi on lead guitars and lead vocals, Nicki Nevlin on bass, Jimmy Lucido on drums, Jen Whittenburg on guitar/vocals and Michelle Reeves on keyboards. Since the self-release of Light FM’s, “Let There Be Light FM,” the group has had enough buzz to be asked to play with Ra Ra Riot, Earlimart, Billy Corgan, Grandaddy, and many more. They also have headlined packed residencies at Spaceland and the Silverlake Lounge. Light FM is scheduled to play SXSW this March and has a new full-length album to be released later this year in the works. They will be touring in support of this new album tentatively titled, “Buzz Kill City.” Look for Light FM coming to your town later this year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12172

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Light FM

What is Light FM? It’s that sound engrained in your head… the one that you keep looking for but until now have yet to find. You may have heard it while viewing your guilty pleasures (Gossip Girl, The Hills, How I Met Your Mother, One Tree Hill, Jersey Shore and The City…to name... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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8:00pm CDT

Matt Haimovitz & Uccello

MATT HAIMOVITZ is Professor of Cello at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University in Montreal where he founded his all-cello ensemble Uccello which has performed with him from Jazz at Lincoln Centre to Seattle's Tractor Tavern as well as on two previous recordings for Oxingale, the label Haimovitz founded with composer Luna Pearl Woolf. Haimovitz is acclaimed for his visionary approach, groundbreaking collaborations and innovative recording projects. From his debut at the age of 13, as soloist with Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic and his first recording for Deutsche Grammophon, Haimovitz has gone on to perform on the world's most esteemed stages. In 2000, he made waves with his Bach 'Listening-Room' Tour, for which Haimovitz took Bach's beloved cello suites out of the concert hall and into clubs across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Haimovitz was the first classical artist to play at New York's infamous CBGB club, in a performance filmed by ABC News' 'Nightline.' On March 22, he will premiere a new cello concerto by Denys Bouliane with the Montreal Symphony and Kent Nagano.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14082

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Matt Haimovitz & Uccello

MATT HAIMOVITZ is Professor of Cello at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University in Montreal where he founded his all-cello ensemble Uccello which has performed with him from Jazz at Lincoln Centre to Seattle's Tractor Tavern as well as on two previous recordings for Oxingale... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Spill

8:00pm CDT

Mau Mau Chaplains

Wikked roots reggae . . . five part harmonies . . .heavy bass n' drum . . . backed by 150 man-years of stage experience. The Mau Mau Chaplains include veteran musicians from the 80's reggae group The Lotions, as well as country/reggae phenomenon "I-Tex", the Killer Bees and Pressure amongst some of their past acts. The Mau Maus sound like our favorite roots reggae artists . . . from Toots' to Pluto Shervington to the Melodians . . . Desmond Dekker and more . . . at times their country roots shine through . . . The Mau Mau Chaplain's country alter-ego is the Texas band, "Stop the Truck". Lineup includes Moe Monsarrat - lead vocals, bass guitar, Miguel Pankratz on Drums, Steve Carter - rhythm guitar, Ed Ferguson on lead, Matt Jacobs on keys, Mark Wilson and Donnie Silvermann on sax/horns plus Pat McCann on guitar. They have opened for many of the original reggae stars including Third World, Morgan Heritage, the Skatalites, the Meditations, Yellowman and the Sagittarius Band, the Itals, amongst others. Just close your eyes and listen and you'll be transported to Jamaica on their magical wave of riddems . . . Dancin' shoes required!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12471

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Mau Mau Chaplains

The Mau Mau Chaplains are a roots reggae band from Austin, Texas. We have been playing reggae together for 30+ years. We specialize in roots reggae and dubwise sounds. Members of the Mau Maus were founding members of The Lotions (the 1st Texas reggae band). The Mau Mau Chaplains have... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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8:00pm CDT

Miila and the Geeks

miila is one Japanese girl solo project which filled with her imagination and temptation. Her style of music is every song she plays the guitar and sings on tracks she made. She recorded,designed and packaged by herself then she set up her own label and release her cassette tape. After 2007 frantic noisy Sax and chaotic Drummer join her project and these 3 would be miila and the geeks. Having 80's no wave face, 90's alternative loose sound, Riot Grrrl fight spirit with 00's indie free style of music, They create new and original style. And they bounce off their pop and punk sound style with their high admiration live performance. However they had recorded for self release but they are found by Japanese Best Indie label Niw! Records. In December 2010,the debut 7" EP titled "6 Songs"(contain 6 songs with CD) was released from this label. This high-profie 7" in Japanese indie music scene had sold out in 3 days after release and re-pressed, it clear that miila and the geeks is standing in the center of attention. Upcoming debut album will be released in 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13868

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Miila and the Geeks

miila is one Japanese girl solo project which filled with her imagination and temptation. Her style of music is every song she plays the guitar and sings on tracks she made. She recorded,designed and packaged by herself then she set up her own label and release her cassette tape... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Malaia

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8:00pm CDT

Monareta

COLOMBIAN ELECTRO DUB CUMBIA ACT MONARETA “Their infectious cumbia-laden mix makes it impossible to stand still.” - KCRW “The Colombian-born team have been churning out their style of danceable electro-cumbia and breakbeat since 2000, influenced both by their home country and Brooklyn's electro scene... and just as cutting edge.” - RCRD LBL “Colombia's most progressive deejay duo of the moment.” - NY DAILY NEWS “For Monareta, nods to forró, spectral dub and super-retarded ’80s synth-pop show off versatility that would most certainly bloom into Day-Glo intensity with a booming system and a sweaty dance floor.” – TIME OUT NEW YORK New Album ‘Fried Speakers’ Is Set For Release October 12th; It Is The Follow-Up To Critically-Acclaimed Album ‘Picotero’ Which Was Featured In High-Profile Placements From “Pride & Glory” (Warner Pictures) To “Ugly Betty” (ABC) Just This Year, Monareta Has Rocked Major Stages From Colombia’s Rock Al Parque Festival To Belgium’s Antilliaanse Festival And From Stockholm To Berlin Colombian electronica act Monareta is back with new album ‘Fried Speakers’ out October 12th. The group drew critical raves for their previous release, ‘Picotero,’ with tracks licensed to high-profile productions like Warner Pictures film “Pride & Glory” and the ABC hit drama “Ugly Betty.” They packed rooms with tours from SXSW to Los Angeles and Denver to New York City. Just in the past year, Monareta has taken their show to the globe, from Colombia’s Rock Al Parque Festival to Belgium’s Antilliaanse Festival and from Stockholm to Berlin. With their new album, Monareta elevates their exploration of dub and cumbia sounds to the next level. “On ‘Fried Speakers,’ we head deep into the genre of rocksteady, paying tribute to the Jamaican icon Alton Ellis, who passed away recently,” says lead vocalist/guitarist Andres Martinez. “We also experimented with styles like merecumbe, which is an awesome fusion of cumbia and the Dominican genre merengue. Our recording process now involves an in-studio drummer, Sergio Medina, and I’ve also been putting the guitars into over-drive, re-discovering my post-punk days of the 90s.” “The overall concept is similar to ‘Picotero,” Martinez continues. “A balance of lyrical and instrumental songs with the goal of making an album that can serve as a soundtrack for any road, sea, jungle… or city. Inspiration for sounds on the album range from fish frying on a pan to a crazy distorted speaker and a freaky human to the vibrations of the Walls of Jericho.” Different aspects of the sea play a large role throughout ‘Fried Speakers.’ “The tracks ‘El Combate del Parlante’ and ‘Hotel Eskal’ are inspired by the lives of two close friends of the band that have what we consider to be one of the most admirable professions: fishermen,” Martinez says. “Every morning, these guys set out for the fight of their life.” Martinez attributes particular Spanish influence to the two tracks “Las Rutas del Mar” and “Gitana Llorana.” “‘Las Rutas del Mar” was inspired by an old love that I had when I was living in the coastal city of Valencia, Spain,” he explains. “I felt sort of trapped in the space within the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic, and Pacific coasts. There are such strong currents, yet no where to really get to.” “‘Gitana Llorana’ digs back into history, tracing the adventures of the first ‘cantadores ida y vuelta,’ Spanish gypsies who came to the original Colombian colony,” Martinez says. “When they returned to Spain, they had created a new flamenco style called ‘Colombiana.’ This song pays tribute to that era.’” Songs like title track “Fried Speaker” and “Arrastrado” were developed and recorded in live studio jams between the group’s studios in Bogota and Brooklyn. The intent was to capture the raw energy and atmospheric sounds of the space. Monareta is at once intelligent and danceable—a unique fusion of styles refined over several years since Martinez started mixing break beats and hip hop flows with live keyboard performances with Camilo Sanabria. The duo became popular in clubs and electronic music festivals throughout their hometown of Bogotá. Once Monareta had begun to develop their sound, Martinez received a Fulbright scholarship to pursue a Master of Arts in composition and film scoring at New York University. He moved from Bogotá to New York City and immersed himself in the local experimental music scenes. Monareta found an especially receptive crowd in Brooklyn and Martinez integrated what he was learning with his studies into the group’s cinematic sound. Taking their name from the brand of BMX bike they rode avidly as kids, Monareta makes music that is influenced by a lot of what was cool to them in those formative years. “Growing up, even as young as 11, I was really involved in the local freestyle street bike scene,” Martinez says. “All the street bikers in Colombia were heavily influenced by the break dance and electric boogaloo arriving from the U.S. We heard groups like the Beastie Boys and Public Enemy and they completely changed our lives. And so that’s how we got the name for our group: It’s a homage to the `80s break dance, hip hop, BMX and the fashion scene that came from abroad to influence us in South America.” For more information about Monareta and ‘Fried Speakers’,
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15012

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Monareta

COLOMBIAN ELECTRO DUB CUMBIA ACT MONARETA “Their infectious cumbia-laden mix makes it impossible to stand still.” - KCRW “The Colombian-born team have been churning out their style of danceable electro-cumbia and breakbeat since 2000, influenced both by their home country and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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8:00pm CDT

Monarques

Formed in September of 2009 Monarques has been steadily gaining traction as one of Portlands top bands. With influences ranging from Motown's Holland, Dozier, Holland to the songwriting and arrangements of the Beatles they produce a sound that is as classic as it is new. Their sound caught the ear of taste-maker Garrison Keillor in 2010 as he invited to the band to perform on A Prairie Home Companion. Monarques have been touring steadily and working hard on their first full length album which will be available this Spring.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13054

Artists

Monarques

Formed in September of 2009 Monarques has been steadily gaining traction as one of Portlands top bands. With influences ranging from Motown's Holland, Dozier, Holland to the songwriting and arrangements of the Beatles they produce a sound that is as classic as it is new. Their sound... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
tenOak

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8:00pm CDT

Mothers of Gut

What once began in 2006 as a solo project- Pegasissy- embodying varying elements of experimental folk, pop, ambient noise and anything else under the god forsaken Inland Empire sun, Aaron Freeman, after suffering endless lineup changes, has now enlisted the talents of graphic illustrator Kristina Collantes on Sampler/Keys, Narwhal Party's Dave Gasper on drums and Duhkha's William Davies and Ryan Bergmann on guitar and bass, in an attempt to properly explore the depths of the human cavity, both inward and outward, embracing a large array of musical paradigms, leaving no sonic stone un-turned. Now referred to as Mothers of Gut, a name inspired by a terrifyingly transcendant Throbbing Gristle performance Aaron had the luck of attending, these four individuals are constantly reinventing themselves, embracing the primordial elements of Italian psych-pop, Turkish rock, European industrial, progressive hardcore, R&B, and anything else they can get their hands on. There is no form, no tool they will not utilize to accurately depict their collective despair. "I literally cannot believe this is what Aaron Freeman's stuff sounds like nowadays, or rather how a whirlwind of despair at the quantities of regurgitated nonsense one is presented with may defeat the good nature of still expecting this kind of revaluation/mind-bend still once in a while." -Chico Foley (KALEIDOMAGORICS) THE INANIMATE SERMON // RATED #8 BEST ALBUM ART 2010! "Collantes, a self taught illustrator who's work is unmistakable, captures the psych-influenced rock of Mothers of Gut in this classy combination of art nouveau aesthetics and 1970s new age elegance." -Walt Gorecki (LA RECORD)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13216

Artists

Mothers of Gut

What once began in 2006 as a solo project- Pegasissy- embodying varying elements of experimental folk, pop, ambient noise and anything else under the god forsaken Inland Empire sun, Aaron Freeman, after suffering endless lineup changes, has now enlisted the talents of graphic illustrator... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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8:00pm CDT

Murfila

Mürfila is Rock. Rock written in capital letters, rock as a lifestyle... and that is what she shows in “I love Ü”, her most personal record to date. After her two previous albums, Mar Orfila (Mürfila) gets involved in an incomparable adventure in the Spanish music industry. The project involves the making of a TV series through the internet that openly criticizes music business. This is the plot for a half-autobiographical story and also an outline for the lyrics and melodies of her new record. A fiction sitcom turned into a record or the other way round. A project that only an interdisciplinary artist such Mürfila can do. She writes her own songs, makes her own clips and other audiovisual projects. She also plays her own role or as an uncool artist (La Chari) or exceeds all possible limits on stage. In strictly musical terms, we find a deep and aggressive Mürfila without loosing the dancing tempo of her previous record (“Miss Lios”). In this new album, she finds the perfect speech. Eclectic in sound and in format. She deepens in her darkest side of rock but also incorporates rhythmic bases that combine organic sounds with synthesizers better than ever before. We find diverse musical references with total creative freedom. In “I love Ü” we discover an authoress that is being classified as an unusual artist in the music industry. An industry that is used to too many naive singers camouflaged in an anti-natural folk style and with a total lack of speech in the last few years. In this project, Mürfila laughs at the music industry but starts through the most honest way: laughing at herself. This is because both the TV series and the album were born from the real situation of Mürfila being fired from a major label (Pony). She achieves all this leitmotif, in songs of a rock-punk nature such as “Lady La Llama” or “Problemas”, catchy songs such as “La Gran Sensación” or “El Mundo Se Equivoca”, emotional jewels such as “Vendaval” and, specially, “Azul y Gris”. A timeless rock and dance album that leans on audiovisual resources, websites, social network, merchandising mechanism hard to imagine in any other Spanish artist.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14521

Artists

Murfila

Mürfila is Rock. Rock written in capital letters, rock as a lifestyle... and that is what she shows in “I love Ü”, her most personal record to date. After her two previous albums, Mar Orfila (Mürfila) gets involved in an incomparable adventure in the Spanish music industry... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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8:00pm CDT

Nerdkween

Nerdkween is the moniker of singer/songwriter/composer Monica Arrington. Arrington was born in Indiana and brought up on her family's farm in Alabama. Her parents who were former General Motors workers moved the family to the secluded countryside to live an alternative lifestyle. Her parents exposed her to spirituals, gospel music and Motown but early on, Arrington was drawn to musicals, pop and rock music. She later took classical vocal training in high school and studied musical composition in college. And this is when she began writing songs and learning to play piano and guitar. After college, Arrington immediately moved to Atlanta to begin her musical career. Arrington continued to study different styles of music while developing her own unique sound through her analog and 4 track recordings. She self released several demos, and composed for short films which featured experimental elements in the underground music scene and received rave reviews and accolades from the press. And though nerdkween produces and performs all her own material, she released her debut full-length recording, Synergy, with Stickfigure Records in which put out recordings of acts such as Snowden, Deerhunter and Xiu Xiu. Nerdkween prepares to release a second CD called Profitandloss on Fieldhouse Recordings which is a branch of Stickfigure.Check out www.nerdkween.com Contact management booking@nerdkween.com or (678) 925-8379
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11953

Artists

Nerdkween

Nerdkween is the moniker of singer/songwriter/composer Monica Arrington. Arrington was born in Indiana and brought up on her family's farm in Alabama. Her parents who were former General Motors workers moved the family to the secluded countryside to live an alternative lifestyle... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Netherfriends

Shawn Rosenblatt, the core of the band Netherfriends, has turned the mythology of touring on its head since his latest months of touring, making his trip around the country into a productive affair. Starting in April 2010, Shawn gave up his apartment and hit the road for one year with the goal to write and record a song and perform in all 50 states. As of January, he has hit 39 states. Netherfriends began as a musical offering of Shawn Rosenblatt in 2007, while he was still a student at Columbia College in Chicago. During the 50 Songs Project, Netherfriends has released his debut LP Barry and Sherry as well as played the Pitchfork Music Festival, the Pop Montreal Festival, and the CMJ Music Fest. After releasing Barry and Sherry last September, Netherfriends wasted no time in releasing the free flowing EP Alap to ring in the New Year. Netherfriends bends traditional colors of pop touching upon psychedelic, dream, and synth to create a new musical spectrum. According to Daytrotter, Shawn Rosenblatt "is some kind of a mastermind" that "has an expert way with indie rock arrangement and with the tricky business of sounding both unfamiliar and like something that we've been intimate with time and again." The next few months will see Netherfriends on the road for a return to the SXSW Music Festival and the completion of the 50 Songs in 50 States Project. Netherfriends plans to begin releasing the 50 songs as a series of EPs/LPs within the next couple years.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11847

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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8:00pm CDT

Night Manager

night manager loves 90s music and hates bios.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11821

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Night Manager

night manager loves 90s music and hates bios.

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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8:00pm CDT

No Gold

From Kraut grooves to ritualistic incantations, minimalist repetitions to pop songwriting, Vancouver trio No Gold is a compelling combination of flavors. With special nuance and attention, in both performance and recording, Jack Jutson, Ian Wyatt, and Liam Butler create as much space for experimentation as for pure dance-ability. The band began as an attempt to sweat out toxins in the crowded illegal basement venues of Vancouver with bright, wide and fast pop music. During this time they released a 7" with Vancouver boutique label The Broadway to Boundary. Experiments in electronic based sets as part of a series of renegade outdoor shows (organized by spiritual band brothers Basketball), has led to a collision of samples and synth pads with bass, guitar, and drums informed by Can, Arthur Russell, Terry Riley & Larry Heard. Recorded in their Chinatown studio in the dead of summer, their self-titled debut will be released on Unfamiliar records in February of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13100

Artists

No Gold

From Kraut grooves to ritualistic incantations, minimalist repetitions to pop songwriting, Vancouver trio No Gold is a compelling combination of flavors. With special nuance and attention, in both performance and recording, Jack Jutson, Ian Wyatt, and Liam Butler create as much space... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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8:00pm CDT

Paul Cary

Chicago's Paul Cary knows a thing or two about grit. In his Iowa days, Cary was the front man for the seminal In The Red Records’ band, The Horrors (not the UK band, the gritty garage rockers from the depths of Iowa). During that time, Paul Cary drove taxis, hopped trains from Iowa City to San Diego, worked the door at local dive bars and toured Europe with The Horrors. While on In the Red Records, The Horrors released two albums: 2000’s self-titled The Horrors recorded by Mike McHugh at the Distillery and 2004’s Vent, recorded by both Mike at the Distillery and by Doug Easley and Greg Cartwright at Easley McCain Studios. In 2005, Cary woke up, wised up, and moved all of his worldly belongings to Chicago. Once there, he buckled down, apprenticed with a carpenter, and continued to work on songs. With no band to support him, he enlisted the help of percussionist and engineer Johnathan Crawford (Head of Femur, William Elliott Whitmore, Grey Ghost, Tim Wehrle), and together they began to work out arrangements of Paul Cary’s new material. In late 2007, Paul and Johnathan set out to record Cary’s first solo album, Ghost of a Man, with Mike Lust at Phantom Manor Studio, and Toby Summerfield joined on bass. Ghost of a Man was later self-recorded and completed at Clown Town Studios in Chicago – basically a small room with some old mics and a tape deck, just the sound they were after. In total, the album took two years to record. Upon completion, Portland's Stank House Records offered to release the album on vinyl, Chicago's free music label Candy Dinner released it as a download. Stank House Records recently released a split 7" with Paul Cary and San Francisco's Thee Oh Sees, and it quickly sold out. Paul Cary and the Small Scaries is the current incarnation of Cary’s band. Contributing players include a list of Chicago jazz heavies, such as Dave Rempis, Fred Longberg Holm, and Jason Stein – as well as the addition of Farfisa organs and other hellish noise makers. Though the record is available now, Paul Cary is finally getting around to a celebration for this impressive collection of songs, Wednesday, September 15th at Lincoln Hall in Chicago with a little help from his friends, Thee Oh Sees who will headline the show.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12886

Artists

Paul Cary

Chicago's Paul Cary knows a thing or two about grit. In his Iowa days, Cary was the front man for the seminal In The Red Records’ band, The Horrors (not the UK band, the gritty garage rockers from the depths of Iowa). During that time, Paul Cary drove taxis, hopped trains from Iowa... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Mohawk

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8:00pm CDT

Rockwell Knuckles

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Rockwell Knuckles

Known for giddy, left-field lyricism and sonic innovation, Rockwell Knuckles is the most exciting hip-hop talent to come out of St. Louis in years. His rapping is technically impeccable, but his humor recalls the bumbling Kenny Powers, whose fictional audiobook is referenced in the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Nuvola

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8:00pm CDT

Rocky Loves Emily

What is the American dream? For Rocky Loves Emily that dream isn’t a white picket fence and a nine-to-five job. For them, the dream is something unique to each person, something that can only be defined from within. For Rocky Loves Emily, the American dream is traveling around the country in a beat-up van, making friends, and playing music that brings joy to people's hearts. The pop-rock group, who hail from a suburb of Detroit, MI, has lived their vision every day since the band formed in early 2009. They released their first EP at the stroke of midnight that New Years Eve posting three songs on the Internet “just to see what would happen.” The response was so positive the group booked a show at a local venue in Detroit— a performance that evolved into many more throughout 2009 and 2010. Rocky Loves Emily self-booked their own tours, aiming to hit the same cities every few months to reconnect with the friends and fans they met across the country.“We've definitely done this grassroots, with smaller shows,” Brandon says. “We've built our fan-base from the ground up. We like doing our own thing. I feel as if it keeps us honest and pure. You know the kids at the shows are there for you. Playing intimate shows has been a blessing because I feel like people come to our shows not just as fans, but as our buddies. We’ve made so many friends, and on top of that, I feel like I even know the name of each individual fan and what's actually going on in their lives.” Not only has the band played countless self-booked shows around the U.S., but they’ve planned their tours around Hot Topic’s in-store acoustic series. Rocky Loves Emily quickly discovered what a wonderful opportunity these shows are and began booking them almost every day on tour around the time school was letting out for the day. They played nearly 70 acoustic sets in a year and created a buzz for being the Hot Topic band. The company even invited the group to perform at a corporate meeting in Seattle in April 2010. “It was cool because we had a reputation for being constantly at Hot Topics,” Brandon says. “Kids would hang out and we would get to meet their parents, aunts, and even grandparents! The managers would say things like ‘Oh you played my friend’s store the other day!' It’s a really amazing way to connect with our fans and even though we’re signed now we'd like to keep our relationship with Hot Topic as awesome as ever!” Because of this hard-working attitude and the band’s creative ideas, Rocky Loves Emily was awarded a spot in Alternative Press’s annual Hometown Heroes feature in January of 2010. This brought record labels knocking on their door, but the band’s actual signing with Tooth & Nail happened after coincidentally meeting the label at a Copeland show in Seattle in March 2010. "We heard someone outside the venue yelling ‘Rocky Loves Emily, where are you?’” Brandon says. "Confused, we turned around and it happened to be an A&R guy from Tooth & Nail who’d heard we were at the show. We’d already been talking with the label a bit earlier that year so it was wild to get to actually meet them in person." A few months later, the label called and asked the band to drive from Detroit to Seattle, with only a day’s notice, to showcase for Tooth & Nail. “We dropped everything we had and got in the van,” Brandon says. “It was the scariest fifty-three hours of our lives. We didn’t know if the van would make the drive. Our van was acting up in Montana and we were so nervous. Trust me, those mountains were intense. We ended up arriving about six hours before we had to play, so thankfully, it all worked out. The band signed with the label shortly after and went into the studio in August with producer Casey Bates (Chiodos, Pierce the Veil, Foxy Shazam) to record their new EP, American Dream, which comes out exclusively in Hot Topics stores and online November 23. The three weeks spent in the studio in Seattle were transformative for the band, refining their hooky songs into even more compelling pop numbers. The resulting five songs are accessible, lively and fun, inspired by good-time rock 'n' roll and even a little bit of country. All this fueled the group’s mission to convey their new definition of what the American dream can mean. “Our record portrays that just because you live in America doesn’t necessarily mean that ‘the’ American dream has to be your American dream.” Brandon says. “We all know that everyone has a specific dream in their heart. For instance, our dream is tour nonstop and meet as many people as possible all while trying to be sincere in what our fans are doing. The cool thing is, that’s just our dream. Your dream is something awesome and unique.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13153

Artists

Rocky Loves Emily

What is the American dream? For Rocky Loves Emily that dream isn’t a white picket fence and a nine-to-five job. For them, the dream is something unique to each person, something that can only be defined from within. For Rocky Loves Emily, the American dream is traveling around the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Saint Motel

The explosive, cinematic, indie-pop band Saint Motel is, to put it best, hard to resist, and damn fun. In the world of Saint Motel, nothing bows to convention: Stages become forests and living rooms, and shows become kaleidoscopic mind explosions in 3D. This theatrically creative world is due in large part to the fact that the gentlemen of Saint Motel share a distinct interest in cinema. The band's keen visual sensibility has yielded an array of stunningly original videos that accompany songs from their recently released debut EP ForPlay, released via the band's label On The Records, and the physical or digital version of ForPlay includes the free added bonus of the beautiful, ultra-conceptualized videos for each song. Having met at film school in the summer of 2007, Saint Motel is A/J Jackson (vocals, guitar), A Sharp (lead guitar), Greg Erwin (drums) and Dak (bass) – musicians who constantly experiment and push boundaries within the songwriting process to keep evolving their signature sound that features unique guitar tones and surprising sonic twists throughout. Dear Dictator is the EP's first single, which is enjoying spins and support from influential Los Angeles radio station KROQ. The song balances a hauntingly beautiful melody and a powerfully familiar-feeling riff. Butch has a Frankie Valli-meets-The Who vibe with its catchy melody, gentle vocals, and huge climax, while Eat Your Heart Out is reminiscent of a more intense Muse with its atmospheric fire. To My Enemies showcases Sharp's use of the slide guitar that he manipulates to produce a mesmerizing horn-sounding tone. Pity Party has a build reminiscent of an earlier era and takes you away with quick turns and a memorable breakdown that warns "And if the world would end tonight, I won't be by your side." ForPlay's final track, Do Everything Now, is a steady build that grabs you and punch you in the gut with its musical force, and sounds like the soundtrack to Jack Kerouac's On The Road. The raw energy apparent in Saint Motel's music is felt at a new level when experiencing them live. The band's live shows are marked by this effusive energy and the spectacle of exciting visual soundscapes that blend the sonic with the artful. Jackson explains, “People want to be entertained when they go out to see a show so we try to offer not only an energetic performance but also a memorable experience.” Metromix agrees, stating that “Saint Motel never fail to put on a show that’s a treat for the senses” and The Onion claims “Saint Motel has a...particular blend of wholesome indie rock brimming with raucous sexual energy,” while Flavorpill declares the band “Imploring, atonal, and irresistible garage glam.” Saint Motel was the only band to play main stages at both Sunset Junction and Sunset Strip Music Festival this summer, headlined to an over-capacity crowd of 1400 at the Hammer Museum as part of KCRW's “Also I Like To Rock” series, recently toured with British rockers Band Of Skulls, and are currently recording new material. With their track “Butch” being played consistently on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, they attack the road with Nico Vega this fall starting on October 26th.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15014

Artists

Saint Motel

With sophisticated savvy and singularity, the Los Angeles quartet Saint Motel has built a formidable reputation on the back of inventive indie pop and wildly fun live shows. Mixing blistering pep with unique flair and rousing rhythms, Saint Motel's aural catharsis is pure bliss with... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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8:00pm CDT

Saint Motel

The explosive, cinematic, indie-pop band Saint Motel is, to put it best, hard to resist, and damn fun. In the world of Saint Motel, nothing bows to convention: Stages become forests and living rooms, and shows become kaleidoscopic mind explosions in 3D. This theatrically creative world is due in large part to the fact that the gentlemen of Saint Motel share a distinct interest in cinema. The band's keen visual sensibility has yielded an array of stunningly original videos that accompany songs from their recently released debut EP ForPlay, released via the band's label On The Records, and the physical or digital version of ForPlay includes the free added bonus of the beautiful, ultra-conceptualized videos for each song. Having met at film school in the summer of 2007, Saint Motel is A/J Jackson (vocals, guitar), A Sharp (lead guitar), Greg Erwin (drums) and Dak (bass) – musicians who constantly experiment and push boundaries within the songwriting process to keep evolving their signature sound that features unique guitar tones and surprising sonic twists throughout. Dear Dictator is the EP's first single, which is enjoying spins and support from influential Los Angeles radio station KROQ. The song balances a hauntingly beautiful melody and a powerfully familiar-feeling riff. Butch has a Frankie Valli-meets-The Who vibe with its catchy melody, gentle vocals, and huge climax, while Eat Your Heart Out is reminiscent of a more intense Muse with its atmospheric fire. To My Enemies showcases Sharp's use of the slide guitar that he manipulates to produce a mesmerizing horn-sounding tone. Pity Party has a build reminiscent of an earlier era and takes you away with quick turns and a memorable breakdown that warns "And if the world would end tonight, I won't be by your side." ForPlay's final track, Do Everything Now, is a steady build that grabs you and punch you in the gut with its musical force, and sounds like the soundtrack to Jack Kerouac's On The Road. The raw energy apparent in Saint Motel's music is felt at a new level when experiencing them live. The band's live shows are marked by this effusive energy and the spectacle of exciting visual soundscapes that blend the sonic with the artful. Jackson explains, “People want to be entertained when they go out to see a show so we try to offer not only an energetic performance but also a memorable experience.” Metromix agrees, stating that “Saint Motel never fail to put on a show that’s a treat for the senses” and The Onion claims “Saint Motel has a...particular blend of wholesome indie rock brimming with raucous sexual energy,” while Flavorpill declares the band “Imploring, atonal, and irresistible garage glam.” Saint Motel was the only band to play main stages at both Sunset Junction and Sunset Strip Music Festival this summer, headlined to an over-capacity crowd of 1400 at the Hammer Museum as part of KCRW's “Also I Like To Rock” series, recently toured with British rockers Band Of Skulls, and are currently recording new material. With their track “Butch” being played consistently on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, they attack the road with Nico Vega this fall starting on October 26th.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15257

Artists

Saint Motel

With sophisticated savvy and singularity, the Los Angeles quartet Saint Motel has built a formidable reputation on the back of inventive indie pop and wildly fun live shows. Mixing blistering pep with unique flair and rousing rhythms, Saint Motel's aural catharsis is pure bliss with... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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8:00pm CDT

Sampha

Artists

Sampha

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Barcelona

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8:00pm CDT

Sean Nicholas Savage

Sean Nicholas Savage has received wide-spread Canadian collage radio play, with every release remaining for weeks as number one in major Canadian cities. Savage lithely writes accessible pop hooks, while his lyrics reveal a complex inner mental-life where child-like fantasies are uncomfortably married with dark, mature longings. He continues the tradition of eccentric, charming pop music as pioneered by David Bowie, Bee Gees, and Arthur Russel. Savage's straightforward approach to classic pop sanctions a transparency to his songwriting, which grants his music a refreshing brilliance.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10867

Artists

Sean Nicholas Savage

Sean Nicholas Savage is a Montreal based recording artist. In 2011 he released the albums, Flamingo, Won-Ton Jaz and Trippple Midnight Karma with Arbutus Records, each a new flavor in the palate of pop, always smooth and practical but with the darkness and depth of real life. A contemporary... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Club de Ville

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8:00pm CDT

Sgt Dunbar and the Hobo Banned

Sgt Dunbar and the Hobo Banned is a 6 piece Indie / Folk group from Albany, NY.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14837

Artists

Sgt Dunbar and the Hobo Banned

Sgt Dunbar and the Hobo Banned is a 6 piece Indie / Folk group from Albany, NY.

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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8:00pm CDT

Silje Nes

Norwegian multi-instrumentalist / singer / songwriter Silje Nes grew up in the tiny town of Leikanger, in Sognefjord, Norway's largest fjord, before moving to Bergen in 2000. Having previously been in an indie pop band, played timpani in an orchestra and bass drum in a marching band, Silje began making her own music in 2001, recording on 4-track demo software through a tiny inbuilt microphone on a laptop. Guided by the excitement of discovering interesting new sounds and instruments, she made use of whatever equipment she could get hold of - guitars, an old synth, a cello, a drum kit, a laptop, as well as loop pedals to build layers of her own playing. Little by little she also found ways of including her own voice, both as texture and song, and her music has organically evolved from there. First coming to FatCat's attention via a unique, utterly charming demo received out of the blue in 2005, her quirky, adventurous debut album, 'Ames Room', opened out like a series of intricate constructions, the whole teeming with a playful sense of life. Followed shortly by a 4-track EP, 'Yellow', Silje subsequently embarked on tours of the UK / Europe / USA, but after that has remained quiet for a while, spending her time in her new home in Berlin, constructing the beautiful follow-up "Opticks". Nevertheless, it has been worth waiting, since every song on the record, which has been created between autumn 2008 and winter 2009 and mixed with Tarwater's Bernd Jestram, sounds remarkably coherent and never over the top. Silje knows how to develop her very own type of song, using her undeniable skills in stringing together loops and strange particles of noise. The soundscapes built up in this manner, create a weird but comfortable feeling of eternalness, which is hard to put into words. Both recorded and performed on stage, her work unfolds itself slow, but in the same way thrilling.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14076

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Silje Nes

Norwegian multi-instrumentalist / singer / songwriter Silje Nes grew up in the tiny town of Leikanger, in Sognefjord, Norway's largest fjord, before moving to Bergen in 2000. Having previously been in an indie pop band, played timpani in an orchestra and bass drum in a marching band... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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8:00pm CDT

Sol Power

Meistro, Deep Sang and DJ Stylus have all spent years immersed in the Washington DC dance music, nightlife and live music scenes, making names for themselves in every niche from underground hip-hop to reggae to electronica. It was only a matter of time before their paths crossed often enough to consider teaming up to do something together. The DJ trio was fortunate enough to connect with percussionist Hermon Farahi, the funk weapon that completes the Sol Power experience. A mutual love for the sounds of the African diaspora was the spark for the crew coming together. The Sol Power selection arsenal draws from samba, salsa, afrobeat, cumbia and other deeply rooted genres as well as their modern electronic versions. Whether it's a classic Dominican merengue or a driving afro-latin deep house track, Hermon Farahi's expansive vocabulary of rhythms on percussion binds it all together. The Sol Power All-Stars were in monthly residence from 2009 through 2010 in the bustling Adams Morgan nightlife district of Washington DC and also put together a day long block party to bring Sol Power to an all-ages audience. In November of 2010 the crew moved on to their current residency at the world famous Eighteenth Street Lounge.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13614

Artists

Sol Power

Meistro, Deep Sang and DJ Stylus have all spent years immersed in the Washington DC dance music, nightlife and live music scenes, making names for themselves in every niche from underground hip-hop to reggae to electronica. It was only a matter of time before their paths crossed often... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Prague

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8:00pm CDT

Something Fierce

Something Fierce started in 2005, further mining the punk/powerpop foundation of groups like The Clash and The Buzzcocks. They manage to find a voice among the well-explored genre with loads of hooks and good songwriting. Dirtnap Records, the label that brought you The Exploding Hearts, will be releasing the band's third full-length album, "Don't Be So Cruel," in April of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11159

Artists

Something Fierce

Something Fierce is a three-piece punk/pop band from Houston, Texas whose music combines the sound and attitude of first- wave 1977 punk with an energy and outlook that's thoroughly contemporary, updating the attack of the Clash and the Buzzcocks for the 21st century. They are currently... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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8:00pm CDT

Sons of Bill

Bill Wilson is from central Virginia. He is a professor of philisophical theology, a songwriter, an expert on the southern agrarian movement, and a father of six. His three eldest sons returned to Virginia to start a rock band in 2006 with long-time musical compadres Seth Green and Todd Wellons. As a tribute to the man who taught them how to play guitar, write songs, drive a stick-shift, and back up a trailer, the band decided to name themselves Sons of Bill. With two independently released albums, and a live show known to evolve from acoustic ballads into sweaty stage dives, Sons of Bill are quickly establishing themselves as one of the hardest working andmost promising rock bands in the country.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13715

Artists

Sons of Bill

Sons of Bill is a five-piece rock band from Charlottesville, Virginia featuring brothers James, Sam and Abe Wilson, as well as Seth Green and Todd Wellons. In 2011, the band joined forces with fellow Virginian David Lowery of 90's alt-rock band Cracker and began working on their new... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Antone's

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8:00pm CDT

Speak

Forever questing for innovation, SPEAK invoke timeless melodies in energetic, synth-laden anthems. Frontman Troupe Gammage has been recording music since age 11. Mesmerized by the compositions in his favorite video games, he started creating his own using rudimentary computer software. Developing his sound through his study of electronic music and observation of his musician parents (Ernie Gammage and Christine Albert) and the Motown collection at home, Troupe released his first EP at age 16. He went on to release two more albums online garnering over 25,000 downloads to date. Gammage spent a year in University of Southern California's music composition program before moving to Austin to pursue video game composition and voice acting. After co-founding his own production company and gaining solid footing in the business through work on games for Playstation, XBox, Wii, and PC, Troupe has shifted his focus to pop powerhouse SPEAK. The band met through mutual friends in 2008, rising from the remnants of electro-pop band Jupiter-4. With Gammage join University of Texas students Nick Hurt (guitar) Joey Delahoussaye (bass) and Jake Stewart (drums). Hurt and Delahoussaye are guitar performance majors. SPEAK recorded their debut EP with producer Chris Frenchie Smith (JET, Dandy Warhols). Through Smith, Troupe landed a gig recording keys for JET's new album Shaka Rock. The band's debut album EP, Hear Here has garnered serious attention, receiving highest 4-star honors from the Austin Chronicle, and great reviews across the board. Recently SPEAK was presented with an Austin Music Award for Best New Band from none other than the Talking Heads. What people are saying about Hear Here Austin Chronicle (4/4 stars) [Hear Here is] poised to change the musical landscape¦crank up the volume: The future just got a lot brighter AV Club (B+) Smooth electronic seduction, spiked with a little venom Austinist swimming in synth and innovative pop melodies
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14633

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Speak

Austin electro-pop group SPEAK’s new song “Peaks” reached #2 on Hype Machine with nearly 200K plays. The band was awarded 4 Stars from the Austin Chronicle for their debut EP Hear Here and was named Best New Band at the Austin Music Awards. New Album Pedals will be released... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Red 7

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8:00pm CDT

Steve James

Steve James is an Austin-based touring and recording artist known world-wide as an instrumentalist, singer and composer with a dynamic performance style and an original take on American roots music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14910

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Steve James

Steve James is an Austin-based touring and recording artist known world-wide as an instrumentalist, singer and composer with a dynamic performance style and an original take on American roots music.

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Continental Club

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8:00pm CDT

Stickygreen Productions (Between Sets)

Dj Buddha co-owner of Stickygreen Productions and Founder of SouthWest Studios TX
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12490

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Stickygreen Productions

Stickygreen Productions was started in 2003 by Dj Buddha and Dj Flea, two Missouri City natives. Stickygreen has since become a culture due to the music and Tshirts leading the charge. In 2008 Stickygreen acquired SouthWest Studios in SW Houston TX. Dat boi T became Stickygreens first... Read More →

Stickygreen Productions (Between Sets)

Stickygreen Productions was started in 2003 by Dj Buddha and Dj Flea, two Missouri City natives. Stickygreen has since become a culture due to the music and Tshirts leading the charge. In 2008 Stickygreen acquired SouthWest Studios in SW Houston TX. Dat boi T became Stickygreens first... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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8:00pm CDT

Storyhill

Storyhill is a folk duo that brings infectious melodies, smart story songs and heartbreaking harmonies together in one perfect package. Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson grew up and started performing together as teenagers, while living in Bozeman, Montana. Now, with the release of their new album Shade of the Trees, Storyhill confirms that they are one of the most important songwriting duos today. Mixing old-fashioned storytelling with hauntingly spare acoustic arrangements, they sing about love, war and the many sorrows that accompany them. "Storyhill...setting a new high standard for male duet harmony" -Garrison Keillor
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12840

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Storyhill

Storyhill is a folk duo that brings infectious melodies, smart story songs and heartbreaking harmonies together in one perfect package. Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson grew up and started performing together as teenagers, while living in Bozeman, Montana. Now, with the release... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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8:00pm CDT

Taddy Porter

Taddy Porter is Andy Brewer, Doug Jones, Kevin Jones and Joe Selby. Four young men, southern by birth, with a habit of rocking outright. The brothers Jones command a rhythmic Abrahams, devastating all in its path, steady on its brooding course, leaving a wrecked wake where the war was waged. All the while, Brewer and Selby man the cannons hurling shell after screeching shell of audio assault. Brewer howls familiar with all the pains and medals that lie typically in the tones of men with triple his years. His words describe scenes you've known before in ways which still ring fresh. Selby invades every earhole in the room with a brute force and welcomed trauma that stays with a crowd well after he's done with them. This is Taddy Porter. Bred out of Stillwater, holding you at gunpoint and commanding that you shake your ass.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14442

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Taddy Porter

Taddy Porter Stay Golden Bio You can't move forward without knowing where you've been. Taddy Porter certainly recognizes where they came from and, in turn, where they're headed. Even while progressing, the Stillwater, OK rock outfit consciously connected to their roots physically... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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8:00pm CDT

Tecla

Tecla Esposito has been described as “the best parts of every genre of music somehow and successfully all rolled up into one”. Tecla manages to bring all of her experience as a child piano virtuoso, a jazz aficionado, and rock/electronic guru into her current music. She combines the instrumentation of her classical background with the enchanting electronic synth sounds of her keyboards and poetic yet simplistic lyrics to create original music of pop perfection. Understanding that music comes from a completely honest place, Tecla has never given anything but her all when performing on stage.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13993

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Tecla

Tecla Esposito has been described as “the best parts of every genre of music somehow and successfully all rolled up into one”. Tecla manages to bring all of her experience as a child piano virtuoso, a jazz aficionado, and rock/electronic guru into her current music. She combines... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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8:00pm CDT

The Albertans

The Albertans formed in Vancouver, defects from Alberta, Saskatchewan, the U.S. They met as a collective, and piled into a propane-fueled, converted short bus to tour down to San Diego and back. They toured this way for the next 2 years. Unglamorously, crossing the continent to record in New York, playing shows with bands they didn't know, for people that didn't know them. They traveled 50,000 miles, hopped borders, broke down, slept on the road. In those two years together, The Albertans recorded an EP and full length with Ernest Jenning Records. They played shows at Sled Island, SXSW, and CMJ with bands such as Cuff the Duke, Hard Drugs, and Woods. They were named one of L Magazine's top NYC bands of 2009. This fall, The Albertans have finally found a home back in Vancouver, and are playing shows in BC until March of 2011, when they'll be leaving for North American tour. For now, the band's happy to be back in the mountains and on islands and among oceans.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14119

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The Albertans

The Albertans formed in Vancouver, defects from Alberta, Saskatchewan, the U.S. They met as a collective, and piled into a propane-fueled, converted short bus to tour down to San Diego and back. They toured this way for the next 2 years. Unglamorously, crossing the continent to record... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
512

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8:00pm CDT

The Autumn Defense

By day John Stirratt and Patrick Sansone sell thousands of albums, tour the world with indie juggernaut Wilco and lend their writing, playing and producing abilities to dozens of high-profile recordings. But by night these renowned pros are able to sit down, relax and create something special that comes straight from the heart of why they pursued music as a career - and that's the Autumn Defense. After releasing 2007's The Autumn Defense on their own Broadmoor label, Stirratt and Sansone have now teamed up with North Carolina's Yep Rock Records to release their latest full-length work, Once Around. For the past nine years, this pair of Southerners-turned-Chicagoans have quietly been nurturing the reverent, classic pop of the Autumn Defense. Though the outset of the band saw Stirratt handling the bulk of the songwriting while Sansone lent his talents to production, the duo has steadily evolved into a partnership in both respects. From 2000's debut LP The Green Hour to the critically lauded, salt-of-the-earth folk rock of 2003's Circles, the Autumn Defense developed its late afternoon kickback sound like a fine wine develops and deepens with time. Once Around is a formidable tapestry of thoughtful, intricate sunshine wrapped around a core of timeless, experienced songwriting. It's the kind of record that needed to be made, for the audience but also for the artists. But that part didn't come easily. 'I think the possibility of an Autumn Defense album after the self-titled LP was a little bit in question,' Sansone says. 'It wasn't explicit...but I think we needed a little bit of time to reconnect with why we do this, and realize how much we enjoy it.' The majority of that reconnecting occurred while Stirratt and Sansone were in New Zealand last year to record the Seven Worlds Collide charity LP with singer/songwriter Neil Finn and a host of other talented musicians. 'The experience in New Zealand was instrumental in this,' Sansone recalls. 'We were spontaneously writing new songs, having other musicians that we really respect recording with us and reacting so positively to the Autumn Defense material.' The result is a distinctly Autumn Defense record, full of lush melodic textures, invitingly delicate pop arrangements and frequents nods to the AM gold, soul and radio rock that dominated the group's formative years. But the band has also had its ear to the groundswell of modern independent music. 'Seeing a lot of the newer, vocal based groups like Grizzly Bear and Fleet Foxes makes me appreciate the vocal sound that we've always had,' Stirratt notes. 'It's prompted me to highlight the harmony aspect of our group even more than before.' While those groups are currently selling out theaters and headlining festivals, the Autumn Defense is content to quietly lead the resurgence of the Laurel Canyon folk movement, much as they have for nearly a decade. Trends in pop music come and go like the fashions that accompany them, and rare is the outfit that knows itself well enough to hang its hat on the belief that melody, harmony and a healthy record collection are the foundational elements of great music. The Autumn Defense embodies a sound that doesn't worry about fitting into the current independent cannon, chiefly because it's a sound that never goes out of style.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13700

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The Autumn Defense

Everyone has a different way to relax after a hard day of work, and for Pat Sansone and John Stirratt, the best way to clear their heads after playing to thousands of people for weeks on end was to find time to craft Fifth, the latest immaculately rendered pop opus from their long-running... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Momo's

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8:00pm CDT

The Devil Whale

"Anyone who has heard the music of Brinton Jones will agree that his songs are literature of the heart. Like a book bound by melody, harmony, and honesty, they unfold before you. Paragraphs become verses and chapters become choruses, leaving room for interpretation & relation. Brinton is an author as much as he is a songwriter. After you’ve heard his music and shut the book, you feel close to something that, before, felt so far away. You long to hear it again." The Devil Whale have shared the stage with lots and lots of bands. Some of their favorites have been: The Cold War Kids, Damien Jurado, the Autumn Defense, Richard Swift, Langhorne Slim, Jeremy Enigk, Joshua James, Leslie & the Badgers, J. Tillman, the Notorious BOA, Cameron McGill & What Army, Talkdemonic, Matt Hopper & the Roman Candles. They are currently touring in support of their new full-length record,Teeth, to be released on Northplatte Records on May 10, 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14725

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The Devil Whale

The Devil Whale is a five piece semi-pro rock band from Salt Lake City that specializes in long drives and short songs. In 2011, the band self-released their second full-length album (“Teeth”) while also playing over 100 shows in 26 U.S. states, including tours w/ The Head & The... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Marq

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8:00pm CDT

The Hi-Tones

Catching your first live performance by The Hi-Tones is a bit like the title of one of their more popular songs, “Hit and Run” (not including the internal bleeding, of course). Everything happens so quickly, you’re left somewhat dazed and confused, and you can’t be exactly certain of what you’ve just witnessed. What you’re sure of is that it will take a little time before you go back to feeling normal after being run over by their retro brand of raw, jangly dance rock. The members of the band currently reside in Austin, and all of them have roots in Texas. Lead singer Johnny Flores, who also does most of the band’s booking and management, grew up in Corpus Christi with Gary Delgado. Delgado is a multi-instrumentalist (as is most of the band) that primarily plays bass in their live shows, as well as a major role in the writing and arrangement of the group’s songs. The friends of fifteen years have been partners in various musical projects over the last eight. Kurt Lammers began playing drums at 10 years old. After spending his childhood in West Texas, he moved to the Dallas area, where he was in a high school drum corps that eventually led to him playing for the band at the University of Arkansas. He joined The Hi-Tones after moving to Austin through the recommendation of a mutual friend, and has been playing with them for a little over a year. The direction and evolution of the band has much to do with the addition of guitar player Kyle Abrams this past Summer. Abrams gritty and futuristic style combine elements of modern psychelelia and vintage tones. Originally from Midland, Abrams is a self taught guitar player with a smooth yet experimental style. The simple title of their first release, “The Hi-Tones EP”, belies the complexity and attention to detail involved in putting the album together. Delgado credits the time they spent working with industry veteran Oscar Houchins for the paradigm shift in their approach to music. Houchins, a professional musician during the sixties and seventies that worked with acts like Tommy James and The Shondells, was instrumental in getting them to understand the difference between “writing” and “crafting” a song. “He introduced us to a more professional type of approach to music,” says Delgado. “We spent many nights going over lyrics, arrangements, and vocal harmony parts. Learning how to craft songs that express what we are trying to express in a way that’s accessible to a mainstream audience. We continue that approach today, and our next set of recordings, which should be done by the end of the year, will reflect that.” If mainstream accessibility is their goal, then they are headed in the right direction. The Hi-Tones are one of a dying breed of band whose music has the ability to bridge the generation gap. With enough energy and head-bobbing beats to appeal to a younger audience, they maintain a certain vintage quality to their sound to make a more (ahem) mature listener feel nostalgic for long-gone early rock and soul acts. Having been described as “a free-wheeling blur of snappy dance moves”, Flores sets the energetic pace for the group’s live performances. Whether it’s James Brown-style shimmying and foot-shuffling or Jim Morrison-esque gyrations with his back to the audience, Flores never stops moving. He performs onstage like he’s Tom Cruise in that famous scene from Risky Business – a complete lack of inhibition, just letting go and giving in to the song. “I try to see through the audience and envision myself on my own plane,” explains the singer. “Every performance could be your last.” -David Jordan Texarkana Gazette
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11638

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The Hi-Tones

Catching your first live performance by The Hi-Tones is a bit like the title of one of their more popular songs, “Hit and Run” (not including the internal bleeding, of course). Everything happens so quickly, you’re left somewhat dazed and confused, and you can’t be exactly... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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8:00pm CDT

The Holidays

The Holidays ALBUM - Post Paradise 2010 was a massive year for Sydney foursome The Holidays. Releasing their self produced, critically acclaimed debut album, Post Paradise, picking up The Age EG award for ‘Best Album’ and finishing off the year with a Triple J Feature Album. Following on from the single Broken Bones, which received international praise and 40,000+ views of it’s video clip in the first week, 6AM is the perfect slice of feel good pop with tropical rhythms and lyrics conjuring images of summer, days off, late nights and living care free. With Post Paradise’ chilled vibes, it’s easy to see why critics are calling it the must have record for summer and why The Holidays are one of the most exciting up and coming bands around. 2011 is shaping up to be an even bigger year for the band, having kicked it off with The Mystery Jets support this last week, they’ll be touring nationally in February with the Laneway Festival (alongside Yaesayer, Cut Copy, Menomena, Local Natives, Jenny & Johnny). Plus they’re one of only a handful of Australian bands in the first round announcement for 2011’s SXSW in Texas. The Holidays will release Post Paradise in Japan in early 2011 through Ralleye Label (Klaxons, Toro Y Moi) followed by EP releases in the UK and USA. “World Class…10 songs of consistent greatness” - Daily Telegraph Hit “Perfectly paced and consistently good, Post Paradise is a winner” - Mess & Noise Drum Media - Album Of The Week BMA - Album Of The Week Beat – Album Of The Week The Brag – 4.5 Stars Herald Sun Hit – 4.5 Stars For further MEDIA information please contact your local Mushroom Group Promotions representative MELBOURNE: 03 8687 1353 SYDNEY: 02 8356 1299 EMAIL: info@mgpromotions.com.au
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14749

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The Holidays

The Holidays ALBUM - Post Paradise 2010 was a massive year for Sydney foursome The Holidays. Releasing their self produced, critically acclaimed debut album, Post Paradise, picking up The Age EG award for ‘Best Album’ and finishing off the year with a Triple J Feature Album. Following... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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8:00pm CDT

The Just Desserts

As “curators of delightful musical delicacies from every corner of the globe,” The Just Desserts explore repertoire and rhythms from dozens of different countries, reinterpreting and sometimes re-envisioning any music that catches their attention. Centered around the unique pairing of accordion and cello, the band's always-evolving, deeply original sound includes elements of Latin, Balkan, tango, Americana, pan-European, western classical, Indian, Klezmer, jazz, blues, pop, and Arabic music. The September 2010 release of “La Valentina” represents The Just Desserts' third and most ambitious recording project to date. Cross-continental collaborations between 16 musicians in Quito, Ecuador and Austin, Texas are followed by brass-heavy Balkan tunes learned from traditional musicians from Moldova, experimental revisions of well-known North-American songs, and a cover of a little-known George Harrison Indian composition. Through a sophisticated and fun framing and blending of the essence of each individual musical tradition, the universality and diversity of the world's greatest music is made profoundly accessible to diverse audiences the world over. Formed in 2006, The Just Desserts make no apologies for their re-contextualization of the source material they draw from. To the contrary, the proposition that all music is alive, collectively shared, and constantly evolving presents the band and their audience with the opportunity to hear old things in new ways, and to celebrate rich traditions in an authentically connected global context. In addition to their classical training, Lisa's 15 years as a music therapist and Michael's 10 years as a music educator, songwriter, performer, cellist and producer laid the groundwork for The Just Desserts' mission statement: "To encourage exploration, expression, and inclusion through music and culture in the global community." Together their collective skills, experience and passion for the power of music as art and as a tool for bringing people together have led them to stages and spaces in eight countries. In addition to their dynamic performances and multi-media collaborations in Ecuador, Catalunya, Spain, Italy, France, Denmark, Canada, and the United States, Michael, Lisa, and their collaborators can also be found facilitating interactive educational outreach and therapeutic programs in universities, schools, hospitals, prisons, and in arts and community organizations, both in English and in Spanish. The band has also collaborated extensively with dancers, choreographers, puppeteers, filmakers and theater groups.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14901

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The Just Desserts

As “curators of delightful musical delicacies from every corner of the globe,” The Just Desserts explore repertoire and rhythms from dozens of different countries, reinterpreting and sometimes re-envisioning any music that catches their attention. Centered around the unique pairing... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Copa

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8:00pm CDT

The Megaphonic Thrift

What do you do when your entire set of equipment is destroyed in a fire? Pedals that have been made especially for your use, one-offs, guitars set to specific tunings, altered in ways that are forgotten over time up in flames? More to the point, what do you do when you are about to record your debut album when the fire strikes? In the case of The Megaphonic Thrift, one of the hits of last year’s by:Larm Festival and already with a select following in the UK after the release of debut EP ‘Thousand Years Of Deconstruction’, you take it as a positive and, with the help and support of your fellow musicians in Norway’s hotbed of musical innovation that is Bergen, you borrow and lend and twist your sound into a new direction. You see it as a positive. Whether ‘Decay Decoy’, the debut album that came out of this cathartic experience, would have been similar without the influence of the flames we will never know but what we can say with conviction is that the end result suggests more bands should perhaps torch everything they own and start again before entering the studio. It may help that The Megaphonic Thrift approach to songwriting is less than traditional. Rather than entering a studio with a set of demos that are then honed to perfection, this is a band that, like their forebears and influences on the New York No Wave scene and the likes of My Bloody Valentine, Krautrock, Dinosaur Jr and more, see the melody as a starting point for the song rather than the key determinant. Thus the roar of ‘Talks Like A Weed King’ or the breakdowns and headlong push of ‘Candy Sin’ were not sculpted on an acoustic guitar in a demo room but came out of deconstructing and reconstructing ideas within Duper Studios in Bergen where the album was recorded as lead singer Richard Myklebust explains: ‘We´ve always been at our most creative when we go in the studio together to create, so we don´t focus that much on having all the song ready for takes and all that. It´s more about having an idea without any particular direction, then you see where it takes you. We try to always keep the good melody, even though we can get carried away with more brutal sounds.’ The Megaphonic Thrift came into being in 2007 when Richard’s previous band, Stereo 21, had split. Recruiting Feddi from Casiokids on drums he was then blown away by a show by Linn and Njal’s band The Low Frequency In Stereo. Once Linn was in place on bass she persuaded her fellow band member to join The Megaphonic Thrift on guitar. Having released the ‘Acid Blues’ / ‘Mad Mary’ 7” in 2008, the band continued to find fans with 2010 bringing acclaimed shows across the globe from by:Larm in their native Norway to Texas’ SXSW, the UK’s The Great Escape and Standon Calling, Berlin’s Popkomm and the Netherland’s Eurosonic. Encapsulating and visceral live, it is little wonder that these shows and a UK support tour with A Place To Bury Strangers led to praise across the board with Spinner describing them as ‘jaw dropping’ whilst The Fly fell head over heels for their intense performances suggesting ‘it's a struggle to recall a band more fragmentary and frazzled since early, melting-before-your-eyes-era Mercury Rev’. ‘Decay Decoy’ is released via Sonic Unyon on 8th of March 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13836

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The Megaphonic Thrift

What do you do when your entire set of equipment is destroyed in a fire? Pedals that have been made especially for your use, one-offs, guitars set to specific tunings, altered in ways that are forgotten over time up in flames? More to the point, what do you do when you are about to... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Speakeasy

8:00pm CDT

The R's (formerly The Record's)

THE R'S BIO The R's (formerly The Record's) formed in the summer of 2002 in Brescia, Italy. They are Pierluigi Ballarin (vocals, guitar), Gaetano Polignano (drums), and Pietro Paletti (bass, vocals). Early on the band released a series of self‐produced recordings that helped build a cult following. In 2007 they won a music contest sponsored by Italy's most widely read newspaper and released their first official EP, Joyful Celebration. The record contained the single 'Move Your Little Fingers,' picked up by the most prominent national radio stations. In 2008 The R's released the album Money's On Fire with the collaboration of the venerated musician/producer Giovanni Ferrario (P.J. Harvey). With one of the tracks from the album featured on a major national advertising campaign and prominent exposure on MTV Italy the band began reaching a wide audience. By the end of the year they were on best‐of lists of the most important newspapers and music publications in Italy. The R's music crosses genres and eras with hints of the early days of rock from the 1950's to garage rock alongside indie pop and psychedelic folk. In 2011 The R's signed with Nat Geo Music, the record label of the National Geographic Society that specializes in contemporary international music. The R's are preparing to make their U.S. debut in the late spring / early summer of 2011 with the release of their latest album De Flora Et Fauna.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14985

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The R's (formerly The Record's)

THE R'S – BIO The R's (formerly The Record's) formed in the summer of 2002 in Brescia, Italy. They are Pierluigi Ballarin (vocals, guitar), Gaetano Polignano (drums), and Pietro Paletti (bass, vocals). Early on the band released a series of self‐produced recordings that helped build a cult... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Habana Bar

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8:00pm CDT

Two Fresh

Two fresh consists of an inseparable pair of twin producers, Sherwyn and Kendrick Nichols, who have been making beats and playing music together since they were fifteen years old. Now only twenty-one, the twins have released their first album entitled “The Baker’s Dozen”. This release contains a unique style of music combining elements of hip hop, jazz, soul, standout synth lines, creative sample chops, and heavy bass sections. The thirteen track album will be available for free download. It only takes one listen to tell that these two have something special. Following their first release, Two Fresh will be hitting the road with dozens of dates already scheduled in the forthcoming months. For more information check out www.twofreshbeats.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14814

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Two Fresh

Combining an array of influences and a diverse musical background, Two Fresh’s sound is difficult to describe but impossible to ignore. Built on a foundation of instrumental hip hop, their music seamlessly incorporates elements of sampling, a tight low end and catchy synth lines... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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8:00pm CDT

Venice is Sinking

Venice is Sinking is an orchestral rock sextet out of Athens, Georgia, known for its vertical arrangements and cinematic focus. The band recently released its third album, Sand & Lines, to great acclaim. Sand & Lines, upon with Pitchfork and Paste bestowed a 7.2 and an 8.1, respectively, was recorded in the now-destroyed Georgia Theatre straight-to-tape and live with only two microphones in something of an homage to the Cowboy Junkies' classic The Trinity Session. Recorded by David Barbe (Drive-By Truckers, Sugar) with Andy Lemaster (Now It's Overhead, Bright Eyes), this album of single-take songs is dynamic, not exactly a live record (no audience, no clapping, no “sweetening”), but not a studio recording either. The songs themselves find the band expanding into territory twangier and poppier than any of its previous output. The band’s most open-hearted and vulnerable work, Sand & Lines is an experiment (if not exactly experimental), 10 songs recorded live with two mics, presented in the order of their recording, the document of the sound of a beautiful space that doesn’t exist anymore. Sand & Lines followed a busy 2009, which saw the release of the band's acclaimed second album, AZAR and second EP, Okay. AZAR, recorded by ace engineer Scott Solter (Mountain Goats, Superchunk), found Venice is Sinking widening its palette and deepening its focus, tackling the idea of location's ability to influence our lives. Growing musically since the space rock of the band's debut, Sorry About the Flowers, the group shed the "dream pop" designation and explored new musical avenues. From the wide-eyed "Iron Range" to the David Lynch prom theme of "Wetlands Dancehall", from the heart wrenching "Young Master Sunshine" to the sardonic pop of "Okay" (also featured on the EP of the same name), AZAR was a dynamic work of beauty and ambition, the songs meticulous, vertical creations, tackling tiny, specific moments and exploding them outwards. The band performed at the SXSW festival in both 2008 and 2009, as well as touring extensively behind all three of its full-length releases. Venice is Sinking has made appearances on Daytrotter and the dearly-departed WOXY and has consistently charted on the CMJ charts with each release. They have also seen airplay on Sirius and XM radio. The band's well-regarded 2006 debut, Sorry About the Flowers, saw release in China on the Tag Team Records label. For Sand & Lines, Venice is Sinking successfully ran a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for the production of the album as well as the restoration of the Georgia Theatre, destroyed by fire in 2009. All proceeds from Sand & Lines are being donated to its rebuilding. Venice is Sinking is hard at work on new songs for Album #4, in between touring the Southeastern United States and beyond. "...some of lushest, most beautifully orchestrated pop I've heard this year." - NPR “...this Georgia chamber-pop band’s live document is their most well-crafted record yet....7.2” – Pitchfork “a gorgeous meditation on a place that no longer exists.” – Paste “Sand and Lines sounds as crisp and polished as any full studio effort, but gains immediacy from the live setting.” – Tiny Mix Tapes “...dream pop's loong awaited changing of the guard” – Magnet “...the groups most consistent and rewarding work yet.” – Aquarium Drunkard “...it’s like stumbling on an amazing soundcheck by a band that is focused and sounded great.” – Under The Radar "...back with their sophomore album AZAR, they have outdone themselves in every way." - PopMatters "Venice is Sinking has appeal that can transcend those who simply like slow music...sitting still during the playing of AZAR, while certainly acceptable, wouldn't do it proper justice. Four stars." - VenusZINE "Venice is Sinking rivals the best ambient rock bands. The harmonies and orchestral feel of the tracks transcend their genre, making it not simply slow music, but experimental, uplifting, and fascinating." - Paste The band recently premiered its video for "Ryan's Song" at Stereogum and their video for "Okay" at Paste Magazine.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13060

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Venice is Sinking

Venice is Sinking is an orchestral rock sextet out of Athens, Georgia, known for its vertical arrangements and cinematic focus. The band recently released its third album, Sand & Lines, to great acclaim. Sand & Lines, upon with Pitchfork and Paste bestowed a 7.2 and an 8.1, respectively... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Ghost Room

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8:00pm CDT

Voxhaul Broadcast

We are often told to make the most of each day, but VOXHAUL BROADCAST took this mantra to the extreme. Originally from Orange County, CA, the quartet recorded and mixed their 2008 debut EP "ROTTEN APPLES" live. In one day. The result harnessed a sound that reflects a range of influences from James Brown and Al Green to The Beatles and Donovan. VB followed up Rotten Apples with a promo-only EP, "Fact Fiction and Turquoise" in 2009 and after a move to Silver Lake, VOXHAUL BROADCAST are now the fastest rising band in LA. They currently have 9 songs in rotation on US & UK radio and toured all summer to build steam for the release of their appropriately titled upcoming debut full-length, "TIMING IS EVERYTHING." Produced by Grammy Award winning producer Tom Biller (Silver Sun Pickups, Seawolf, Liars) with additional production from Chris Thorne (Blind Melon), "TIMING IS EVERYTHING" captures the power of the quartet’s live performances while still holding true to their trademark blend of r&b, rock and soul. LA Times Magazine’s June 2010 “Music Issue” recently picked Voxhaul Broadcast as one of LA’s ‘Best New Indie Bands’ by ultimate tastemaker Nic Harcourt. Nic was the first to put VB on air on his Sunday KCRW show, and over the past six months has kept ten different tracks in rotation. He even anointed the band as one of the inaugural session artists for his new blog THE LIVE BUZZ. This summer VOXHAUL BROADCAST was featured on KCRW’s influential radio program "Morning Becomes Eclectic,” a program recognized nationally as a primary outlet for promoting a wide range of music ahead of the curve. Jason Bentley, KCRW Music Director and host of “Morning Becomes Eclectic” said of the appearance, “The audience response to their performance on ‘Morning Becomes Eclectic’ has been outstanding. It’s a rare and special pleasure to be part of a formative moment in a band’s career. We’ve been playing their various EPs and we’re confident that whatever sound and style they pursue on their debut full length will bring them success.” VOXHAUL BROADCAST tunes are also making their way across the pond, spending 7 weeks on the UK’s NME Radio playlist with the track “Fact or Fiction” at the end of 2009. Chris Martin from NME Radio declared, "I f***ing love this track by Voxhaul Broadcast. Someone sign them!" Their new single "Leaving On The 5th" has been receiving spins on Steve Lamacq's show on BBC6 Music. “Leaving on The Fifth” premiered online through FILTER MAGAZINE, was covered by UNDER THE RADAR and is featured in the MARC ON CLARK video for the Dirty Durty Diary magazine. Shot by Kayt Jones, filmmaker Jay Rodan captures on film the collaborative effort between Marc Jacobs, Larry Clark, and Tiffany Limos for the Dirty Durty Diary magazine editorial spread. Kat Corbett also aired “Leaving On The 5th” at KROQ, who named Voxhaul Broadcast the #1 “LOCALS ONLY” Band. Recently signed to THE AGENCY GROUP, keep an eye out for VOXHAUL BROACAST to cross the U.S. again in 2011. Bruce Solar will head up the booking team for Voxhaul Broadcast at The Agency Group and commends, “I don’t sign many new bands, but when I first heard Voxhaul, I immediately knew that this was very special. Their eclectic mix of sounds and lyrics put them heads and tails above the norm.” VOXHAUL BROADCAST has showcased at SXSW, CMJ, Sundance, Noisepop Pop Fest in San Francisco, been featured on DAYTROTTER (w/ a second session taped this summer) and won the title of ‘Best Indie Band’ at Milwaukee’s Summerfest. They’ve headlined KCRW’s “ALSO I LIKE TO ROCK” showcase at the Hammer Museum in LA, ABBOT KINNEY FESTIVAL in Venice and are featured performers for FILTER Magazine's CULTURE COLLIDE FESTIVAL and NEW NOISE FESTIVAL in Santa Barbara. Look out for the release of TIMING IS EVERYTHING in early 2011 from VOXHAUL BROADCAST.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12385

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Voxhaul Broadcast

Life could have been much different for these four childhood friends if they had followed the paths that were strictly enforced on them. David Dennis (singer) was the son of missionary parents that traveled the world, living in Russia, India, Singapore and Hong Kong. When his parents... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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8:00pm CDT

Yip Deceiver

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Yip Deceiver

"Two dudes, two mics. Anything can happen." Behold, the proclamation of Yip Deceiver, the tag-team all-analog dance duo, who broadcast sexxed-up jambox jaunts and light club floors ablaze at home in Athens, Georgia and beyond. Their debut album, Medallius, dishes out 11 tracks of... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
The Parish

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8:00pm CDT

Youth Pictures of Florence Henderson

"It's a superb release" - Textura Second album "Puzzle, the Detective" released March 2010 to massive reviews. Following up on the new album, performances at Norway's biggest festivals and a highly successful European-tour made last year their best yet. Being a 7-piece band their influences are varied. Old-school emo like Appleseed Cast and Christie Front Drive, and post-rock-outfits like Mono and Explosions in the Sky all inspired their latest album. They've also been called a dreamier Band of Horses and a noisier Death Cab for Cutie "Puzzle, the Detective" is a double-album, wrapped in a 32-page hardcover book, featuring the art of some of Norway's most exciting up-and-coming artists YPOFH run their own label, How is Annie records. With over 30 releases in five years it is now one of the most acclaimed indie-labels in Norway. Started rehearsing in Northern Norway the autumn of 2003. Debut album "Unnoticable in a Tiny Town, Invisible in the City" released in 2005, dominating Norwegian "best of the yearÂ-charts.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11409

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Youth Pictures of Florence Henderson

"It's a superb release" - Textura Second album "Puzzle, the Detective" released March 2010 to massive reviews. Following up on the new album, performances at Norway's biggest festivals and a highly successful European-tour made last year their best yet. Being a 7-piece band their... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Swan Dive

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8:00pm CDT

Zorch

Zorch is an experimental/noise rock duo from Austin, TX. Composed of Zac Traeger (keyboards, omnichord, vocals) and Shmu (drums, omnichord, vocals), the two hail from Wisconsin and Canada respectively. The duo met in Boston and began recording dozens of improvisational mixtapes, which, after moving to Austin in 2009, would help lay the foundation for Zorch. Since that pivotal move, they've quickly made a home for themselves in the city's illustrious avant-garde DIY scene, building a reputation on their deafening live shows and fan interaction. In July of 2009, Zorch recorded their self-titled 4-track EP at Cacophony Studios in Austin, TX. It's the duo's first attempt to capture their sound and demonstrate their wide palette of musical colors, ranging from tribal to pop. Choosing to self-release the EP and offering it up as a free download through their website, Zorch also gives fans the opportunity to design and create their own CD cases at live shows. Disregarding notions of intellectual property, they post the stems to all their songs online as well, ready to be mixed and morphed to each listener’s content. Traeger and Shmu work incessantly to produce a new kind of musical experience; the breadth of their creative output is intimidating. From a Rod Stewart cover project (with songs constructed on Stewart’s lyrics alone) or Shmu’s side project of evocative and expertly composed shoegaze, to a hefty collection of improvisational mixtapes, they have surely mastered eclecticism. Along with the constant creative flow that Traeger and Shmu produce, they are always inventing new ways to bring their fans into their live shows and work. Zorch believes that music is not merely a product but a living organism to be shared reshaped and recycled. They are purveyors of music that infects the brains of its listeners and seeps into psyches. Creating a sonic package of monstrous proportions, they release it into the wild, whether to roam or be coddled, that is left to the listener.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14640

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Zorch

"Zorch demonstrate how good 'weird' can be." -- SPIN These days, our lives seem like a creative work in progress on public display, scattered in bits and pieces across multiple social media. What if you were to compile the past several years' worth of your posts into one? Would it... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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8:05pm CDT

Selah Sue

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Selah Sue

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:05pm - 9:05pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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8:15pm CDT

Natural Child

BOB DYLAN: ROLLING STONES: BLACK SABBATH: THIN LIZZY: NATURAL CHILDZZZZZZZZZ SUMMER 2009 WEZ ATE BROWNIES HAD A VISION. HE TOLD BIG BLACK ZACK AND CALLED SETH 3 TIMES. THEY STARTED THE NASHVILLE-BASED THREE PIECE ROCK BAND CALLED NATURAL CHILD. MAYBE KNOWN AS MUCH FOR THEIR INCESSANT RAMBLING ON-STAGE BANTER AS THEIR UNPRECEDENTED PURE ROCK SOUND, NATURAL CHILD ARE OFTEN DESCRIBED AS "THE GREATEST ROCK N' ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD", A TITLE WHICH THE TRIO HAS WORKED MERCILESSLY HARD TO GAIN...AND THEY HAVE THE BALLS TO SHOW FOR IT..... NATURAL CHILD WANT TO PLAY IN JAMAICA AND WANT TO PLAY AT THE PYRAMIDS. THEY HAVE A PLAN THAT INVOLVES JACK WHITE TO BEFRIEND KEITH RICHARDS AND BE THE OPENING ACT ON ROLLING STONES FAREWELL TOUR, THUS HAVING "THE GREATEST ROCK N' ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD" TORCH OFFICIALLY PASSED ON TO THEM. NOT JACK WHITE. THESE GUYS LOVE TO PARTY. AND THEY LOVE TO RIDE IN THAT VAN. OH MAN. "TAKE A BIG WHIFF AND SUCK OUR DICKS:" - SETH MURRAY. THEY ARE INFINITY CAT LABEL MATES OF JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD. THEY HAVE A FULL LENGTH RECORD OF ROCK AND ROLL COMING OUT ON 4/20 CALLED "1971" AND WILL BE TOURING AROUND THE NATION THIS SPRING AND SUMMER.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13691

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Natural Child

http://naturalchildband.blogspot.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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8:15pm CDT

SBTRKT

Design is at the heart of this project: first the instruments, then the songs and finally the masks. Whilst massively prolific, a minimalist ethos runs through the work and style of SBTRKT, not just in the name but in the precision of the sonics and arrangements. After dropping audacious white-label re-rubs of Goldie & Radiohead in 2009, SBTRKT has announced himself in 2010 with releases on dubstep stalwarts Ramp + Brainmath & eclectic indie label, Young Turks. Remixes for M.I.A., Modeselektor & Basement Jaxx have left the clubs wanting more and the masked man has obliged in the form of recent collaborative bangers w/ Sinden & Sampha. Whilst record heads and shop salesmen argue over whether SBTRKTs sound is more “techno”,“neo-garage” or “dubstep”, the forthcoming album plus releases on Tempa, Young Turks and Monkeytown place him comfortably in any category he wishes to occupy...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14610

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SBTRKT

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:15pm - 9:15pm CDT
Friends

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8:25pm CDT

Big Sean

BIG SEAN BIOGRAPHY Some may call it luck, but for Detroit based MC Big Sean, his chance meeting with Kanye West in 2005 was the exact moment when his hard work finally started to pay off. After rapping for the multi-platinum superstar in a radio station hallway, Big Sean stayed in touch with Mr. West and eventually signed to Island Def Jam through G.O.O.D. Music in March of 2008. Now, he is gearing up to release his debut album which not only includes features from some of today’s most highly respected artists but also gives listeners an in-depth look into the life of an MC who is so committed to his craft, he puts everything he has into each and every rhyme. Big Sean was born Sean Anderson in Santa Monica, California and moved to Detroit with his parents at two months old. When Sean reached kindergarten, his mother enrolled him in a Waldorf school where children’s creativity is heavily nurtured and developed. “I grew up in the hood in Detroit and went to a private school in a super nice neighborhood, so I got to see the best of both worlds,” says Sean. “It was a real artsy school. We learned three or four different instruments and spoke Spanish and German for eight years. I owe a lot to that school because that’s where I started making music and gained a love for poetry.” When he was twelve, Sean started rapping, a talent that came to him naturally thanks to his artistic background. “I was really into the whole Bad Boy era,” he remembers. “That’s what really made me want to rap because girls liked Mase and Puff Daddy. But when I started hearing people like Jay-Z and 2Pac, that’s when I really developed a love for music.” The following year, he enrolled in a Detroit public high school where he met fellow MC Pat Piff, with whom Sean would later form the group S.O.S. When they were sixteen, the duo entered the Friday Night Cypher, an MC contest at the Detroit hip-hop radio station, 102.7 FM. S.O.S. won the battle and were awarded the chance to rap live, on-air, for the entire city to hear. “It was a really big thing,” remembers Sean. “We were like high school celebrities.” The performance was so popular, they were asked back to the station every Friday night for nearly a year. “One day between junior and senior year, Kanye was down at the station promoting Late Registration and my boy called me and said ‘if you down to the station and rapp for him, he’ll sign you,’” says Sean. “I was like, ‘you sound crazy.’ He was like, ‘forget that, you need to go rap for him!’” Sean decided to take his friend’s advice and drove straight to the station with one of his demos in hand. “I had never met a celebrity so my heart was beating out of my chest,” remembers Sean. “I was like, ‘Yo Kanye, you’re one of my favorite rappers, can I rap for you real quick?’ He was like, ‘Alright, you have sixteen bars, but you gotta rap while we’re walking out.’ I was freestyling and thinking the best lines I had. I ended up rapping for like ten minutes straight.” Kanye was thoroughly impressed by the courageous young MC and invited him to a private listening session later that night. Sean showed up and waited for his chance to ask ‘Ye if he was looking to sign any new artists. Kanye insisted that they would be in touch and Sean left feeling as if he had made the connection of a lifetime. A year later, Sean received a call from Don C, Kanye’s Road Manager who asked Sean to fly to New York to meet with G.O.O.D. Music President John Monopoly. “Basically he was like, ‘We want to hear a little bit more music before we decide to make an investment in you. So we are going to give you some tracks and see what you can do.’” Sean and Pat went home to record. While everyone at G.O.O.D. Music was impressed with the songs, their response was not anticipated. “Our manager hit us up one day like, ‘I got some great news!’” says Sean. “‘G.O.O.D. Music wants to sign Sean, but they don’t want to sign the group.’ It was real bitter sweet.” Sean officially signed to G.O.O.D. Music at the end of 2007. Around the same time, he released his first solo mixtape, Finally Famous, Vol. 1 which included an intro from Kanye. With over 60,000 downloads, Finally Famous was a huge success. In March of 2008 Sean signed to Island Def Jam. He spent the remainder of the year traveling the world with his mentor on the Glow In The Dark tour, where he was able to observe the life of an international icon. The following Spring, Sean released his second mixtape, UKNOWBIGSEAN, which BET named one of the best mixtapes of 2009. Now, at age twenty-one, he is getting ready to release his commercial debut, Finally Famous, an LP Sean says will resonate with anyone who has ever taken a leap of faith. “I want my album to be something that people can include themselves in,” he says. “I want people to be able to relate to it in the sense that if you’re doing something and you’re being recognized for it, you’re finally famous.” Finally Famous is an eye-opening look into the inner workings of a highly skilled artist. On the bounce heavy song “Made,” produced by Kanye West and Wrightrax, Sean and guest star Drake rap about never feeling satisfied when it comes to success. “Donald Trump” is a collaboration with Pharrell about making it big. Sean also touches on a lot of relationship issues including “I Almost Wrote You A Love Song” about a couple’s communication breakdown. “My biggest strength I feel is being able to be myself on all of my songs,” says Sean. While they may have met by chance, it’s no coincidence that Sean was hand picked by Kanye to represent the future of G.O.O.D. Music. “I remember in the eighth grade I told myself, man I’m going to be signed to Def Jam,” says Sean. “I always put it out into the universe and I think it was written for me. I was meant to inspire people, I was meant to make music… This is what I was meant to do.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14951

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Big Sean

http://www.uknowbigsean.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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8:25pm CDT

GT Garza

Hailing from a city that has produced some of music’s brightest talent, G.T. Garza is fast gaining a name for himself as Houston’s upcoming Hip Hop star. He has propelled his solo career through dedication, hard work, and an undying passion for his lyrical craft. Garza has performed in countless shows across Texas and rap battled his way to victory in the “Road to the Apollo” challenge sponsored by FootAction USA and Adidas. He has also appeared on numerous radio shows and his song entitled, “Just Chill” was featured in “The Sunkist Sound Lab” sponsored by Sunkist.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13652

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

GT Garza

G.T. Garza hails from a city that has produced some of hip-hops brightest stars, and is quickly gaining a name for himself as Houston’s next big Hip Hop star. Born in San Diego, California he moved to Houston at the age of five. At the age of 14 as a freshman in high school, he... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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8:25pm CDT

Kikiilimikilii

Solo project of one founder of the Parisian art group, Collectif Tralala and band Feu Machin. Since 2010, he has performed in France, Spain, Mexico, Estonia, Turkey, Switzerland, New Zealand, Romania and the United States, but keeps a cryptic, abiographical résumé, citing ‘dgdghnfhnfnhf’ as a pretty big influence. He also had a pending, physical debut on Mexican micro-label, Ruido Horrible (Ryan Jewell, Slow Listener, Wasteland Jazz Unit) and recently on Heia Sun (Feu Machin, Xiuhcoatl, Eyes Behind). He has collaborated with Eizo Takashima, Chris O'Connor, Burhan Berken, Romano Krzych, Die Karlheil Gruppe, Hearth ... His music skates between echoic choral terrains, mosquito-drone airspace, and cracked, lacustrine exotica. In the U.S, kikiilimikilii has appeared recently at Spark festival (Minneapolis).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11375

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Kikiilimikilii

Solo project of one founder of the Parisian art group, Collectif Tralala and band Feu Machin. Since 2010, he has performed in France, Spain, Mexico, Estonia, Turkey, Switzerland, New Zealand, Romania and the United States, but keeps a cryptic, abiographical résumé, citing ‘dgdghnfhnfnhf... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
The Hideout

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8:25pm CDT

Maggie Bjorklund

Maggie Bjorklund, Danish Pedal Steel player, guitarist, & composer. Maggie is best known in Europe as a member of the group the Darleens and as a featured player with Lennart Ginman, Miss B. Haven, Nils Skousen and others. In the U.S. she is known for her work with Mark Pickerel and His Praying Hands and as a session player for producers Johnny Sangster and Steve Fisk. Maggie’s connection to Seattle, WA has led to playing on many records for US artists. Some of the recordings she has appeared on are Christy McWilson “Martini Mansion”, The Dept of Energy “Faster”, Mark Pickerel “Cody’s Dream” and “Snake In the Radio” and Rusty Willoughby “Cobirds Unite”. Coming Home In 2009 Maggie recorded her debut solo album, a collaboration with Calexico’s Joey Burns and John Convertino and singers Mark Lanegan, Rachel Flotard and Jon Auer. The record entitled “Coming Home” will see a stateside release in 2011 on Bloodshot Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13085

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Maggie Bjorklund

Maggie Björklund isn’t a household name. Despite the surname unfamiliarity (she’s Danish), the singer/pedal steel guitarist’s debut solo album Coming Home is drawn very much from a familiar source, wedding Maggie’s warm folksy style together with the contributions of musicians... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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8:25pm CDT

Malford Milligan

AUSTIN'S BEST KEPT SECRET ~ MALFORD MILLIGAN Malford Milligan's powerful, raspy voice and riveting stage presence, have drawn comparisons to such soul icons as Otis Redding and Al Green. With his nationally acclaimed band "Storyville," he recorded 3 CDs for Atlantic Records and November Records. He has performed on Austin City Limits twice with "Storyville," and once with Eric Johnson. Malford Milligan has also appeared on the Conan O'Brian show and has toured and appeared with Bonnie Raitt, BB King, James Cotton, Edgar Winter, Double Trouble, Kenny Wayne Shepard and many others. Malford has recorded on more than 30 albums with such artists as, Hal Ketchum, Marcia Ball, Doyle Bramhall, Alejandro Escovedo, Sue Foley, Stephen Bruton, Chris Smither, Eric Johnson, Double Trouble, The Boneshakers, and Toni Price. Now working with his new band featuring legendary Austin rhythm section Yoggie Musgrove and Brannen Temple, along with keyboard wizard Phil Redmond and guitar slinger Jeff Plankenhorn, Malford won't be a secret for very long. "Best Male Vocalist of the Decade" ~Austin Chronicle "Malford Milligan may be the next great soul singer...his tenor resonance and barking delivery invite comparisons with Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, and when he's onstage you can't take your eyes off him!!!' ~Texas Monthly Magazine
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14352

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Malford Milligan

http://malfordmilligan.net

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
Continental Club

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8:25pm CDT

Nid And Sancy

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Nid And Sancy

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:25pm - 9:25pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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8:30pm CDT

Azealia Banks

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Azealia Banks

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Nuvola

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8:30pm CDT

Brian Wright

For Brian Wright (www.brianwrightmusic.com), life as a traveling troubadour began in Mclennan County, Texas near the highway and the trains. That is where his father took a job that required a great deal of travel, making the family VW van Wright's first crib. Consequently Wright feels most at home when on the road, and this movement has helped shaped Wright's sense of bare-boned lyrics and achingly beautiful songs that seem both distant and intimate at the same time. After spending his early twenties on the Austin/Waco/Dallas bar circuit, playing everything from punk to covers, Wright flipped a coin to decide his future home, either New York City or Los Angeles. Going West won the day. Today, when not touring, he resides in Los Angeles where he is a fixture in the LA music scene. For the last six years he has been the front man and lyricist for his band Brian Wright and the Waco Tragedies, a band that has gathered a devoted audience across the country. 'When people ask what I sound like I usually say I'm somewhere between Woody Guthrie and Velvet Underground,' says Wright. It's true but there is also hints of Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark fused with a bluesy slide guitar and a simple, but enchanting Paul McCartney like bass line. Wright's newest release House on Fire boldly declares a new chapter in his life as a musician and producer. His two previous albums, Bluebird and Dog Ears were recorded with a live band in the studio, both in a span of three days. These were done in an attempt to capture the true essence of the band's energy. House on Fire approached the recording process from a different angle. The album is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream of Brian's to play every instrument on the record. This album took time, craftsmanship, and a sustained passion to produce a sound that reflects Wright's newest chapter in his journey as a musician and songwriter. The result is an album that truly reflects the man behind the voice. With House on Fire, Wright doesn't just write songs, he composes short stories with images and characters, fusing the rural beauty of old time country with the echoes of rock 'n' roll. 'I love playing in my band, sitting in with fellow musicians, but this album finally allowed me to make the music the exact way it was in my head.' The fourteen songs on House on Fire further cement Wright's quest to becoming a premiere singer/songwriter. The album is co-produced with Mike Vizcarra, who created a studio in a one-room Laurel Canyon apartment, coincidentally the same hovel that was once the home of Waco's most famous former resident, Steve Martin.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13288

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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8:30pm CDT

Classified

Classified Handshakes and Middle Fingers What does the most acclaimed hip-hop artist in Canada do after reaching a new pinnacle of commercial success? In the case of the platinum-selling Enfield, Nova Scotia-based rapper Classified, the answer is return to his roots. "The commercial success helped me reach a new audience, but when I went back into the studio after being on tour for 15 months, I just wanted to make something banging again," says Classified of what would become Handshakes and Middle Fingers, the hotly-anticipated follow-up to Self-Explanatory, the best-selling album of the rapper's ten-year-career. "I love being able to spit for lots of new people, but what really got me hype when I started to think about writing this record, was to go back and drop another hip-hop album again." Handshakes and Middle Fingers is a musical hip-hop album about balance. Through boom-bap beats, catchy choruses and dirty drums, Classified uses his unparalleled wit, lyrics and diction to examine the fine line between mainstream success and the underground. This is, without a doubt, the Classified album that fans have been waiting to hear. 'I'm adamant/I won't become extravagant,' he raps on Classy, the album's declarative opener, which sets the stage for the razor-sharp party that follows. Life is hard on Handshakes and Middle Fingers, but it's not without its just rewards. Rock hard new songs like Passion, Run With Me and High Man find the artist at once both boastful and reflective, spitting about the balance between a family life where Classified is the proud father of two young daughters, and life on the road where he performs hundreds of dizzying sold-out shows a year. "Seems like the only reoccurring theme in my life is the ups and downs," says Classified, who was born Luke Boyd and has sold more than 70K records and been the recipient of 4 (nominated for 10) East Coast Music Awards. "I got new people out there now checking for me, but from being a rap star to getting old and from going out on the road partying to waking up hung-over, tired and missing my home, this album more than anything is about life being the gift and the curse." Self-Explanatory, which was released in 2009 and featured the Juno-nominated hits Anybody, Listening and Oh, Canada, was an adventurous concept album that allowed the listener to pick the record's sequence of events. Heads were instructed to skip ahead tracks dependent upon their mood, and the album's novel concept coupled with Classified's flare for writing great pop hooks, introduced the proudly East Coast artist to a new generation of MuchMusic fans. After a decade of touring and independently releasing his music, the artist suddenly found himself sharing a Juno stage with Justin Bieber and Drake. "I like to make music that feels good, something that someone who listens to top-40 would like, but I'm always going to have lyrics that say something," says Classified, author of the classic albums Boy Cott-in the Industry (2006) and Hitch Hikin' Music (2007). "At the end of the day,' says Classified, 'As an artist, my lyrics are who I am." Classified released his first album Union Dues in 2001, and has maintained his status as a critically-revered trailblazer throughout his decade-long music career. He's recorded with everyone from Maestro Fresh Wes to Joel Plaskett and only signed with a major label on his last disc. 'I feel like the new record is a big jump for me musically, and it also features my illest flows,' Class says. A musician who not only writes his own rhymes, but has been making his own beats since Kanye West was attending college, Classified says the melodies on his new 15-track album represents the growth of a musician being exposed and open to new things. 'I used to think if you put synths on an album, that's some techno s--t,' he says with a laugh, and then adds that the new disc features horns and live drumming for the first time on a Classified disc. "I'm not stuck in one corner and on this album, I was really able to try something new," he says. "Sometimes when I'd be alone in my studio, it was almost like I was trying to go too far." The results are a clear-cut blow across an industry where Classified has spent a decade paying his dues. Dealing with subject matter from his wife's recent birth of their second daughter to the controversy that flared up surrounding the Oh, Canada video where it was suggested that not enough African-Canadians appeared in the clip, Classified doesn't shy away from any topics. He raps about everything on the new disc. "In the end, all I have is my own personal story," says Classified, who mentions that the director of the Oh, Canada video was an African-Canadian female, and the clip consisted simply of whoever showed up on the day of the Halifax shoot. "I don't have anything to hide," says Class, who recently built a new studio behind the garage of his home in Enfield, located just 15-minutes away from the house where he was born. "If people listen to the record and hear my point of view, they'll get where I'm coming from...if not, I can't really be worried about that. I know who I am." Knowing who he is another big theme on the record. An artist first and foremost, Classified skipped the obvious move for a big dog in Canadian hip-hop -- calling in an American artist for a big-name collaboration -- and instead found his inspiration closer to home. 'I met Jim Cuddy from Blue Rodeo at the Juno Cup hockey game, and we decided to get together on a track,' says Classified of what would become The Sweetest Hangover, a melodic spitfire country rock rap song about the pleasure and pain of a life on the road. 'He's a great guy and someone I'd been wanting to work with. Once we had him on the track, I knew we had heat.' Heat is something Classified has been generating for his entire career and Handshakes and Middle Fingers is the result of that flame. The artist has been on tour with Nas and The WuTang Clan and performed for millions of fans all around the world. A label owner and producer always on the lookout for new artists -- his most recent signing is an artist from St. Lucia named KaYo who will be releasing his debut record this year -- Classified is hyper-aware of his place in the industry. 'I didn't want to come with any crazy concept for this album, but in the end, I think it's the most musical thing I've done,' he says. 'I think I made something that the new fans will appreciate, but the most important thing is that I know I made something that the heads will be like: This is dope!' Classified has been in the game for a minute, and he never sold-out, and never changed who he is. He sees the success of Kardinal and Drake and knows that Canadian hip-hop music is suddenly finding itself in the limelight again. As a member of the rap underground who's fought hard to achieve mainstream notoriety, Classified knows the pressure was on for him to repeat the Self-Explanatory success. With eyes on the musician from all over the world and the stakes rising as his family expands, Classified took to the studio behind his house, smoked something, turned the drums up and told the world how he feels. "I still live in the same town where I grew up, I still have the same friends, and I still listen to the same music that I once did," says Classified. "I didn't get involved with any of this to become a rap star. I'm more about a hard-hitting beat and lyrics than ever wanting to become a celebrity." With Handshakes and Middle Fingers, Classified might just prove that he's able to do both things.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14616

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Classified

Classified Handshakes and Middle Fingers What does the most acclaimed hip-hop artist in Canada do after reaching a new pinnacle of commercial success? In the case of the platinum-selling Enfield, Nova Scotia-based rapper Classified, the answer is return to his roots. "The commercial... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Fuze

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8:30pm CDT

DeMRicK aka Young DE

Demrick aka Young De is a name to be known. Washington State birthed him, Philadelphia raised him, and California made him into the Rapper and Vocalist he is today. Recognized as a protégé of Kurupt and B-Real and known for his collaborations with high profile artists such as Xzibit, Cypress Hill, and Snoop Dogg. The artist debuted as Young De released his first Mixtape February 2008. Audio Hustlaz Vol. 1. with DJ Skee. When asked Three years later how he thought about his debut, he said 'Every track was recorded like I had something to prove on the mic.' Well, he proved it. Shortly after, this 'Audio Hustla' released Homeland Security mix-tape with Shady/Interscope Artist CA$HIS in November 2008 hosted by DJ Whoo Kid. This project has a row of great featured artist like; B-Real, Kurupt, Freeway, Royce Da 5'9', and Crooked I. In 2009 Young De was a part of two major independent releases. First, it was B-Real's solo album Smoke N Mirrors, which he was featured on five of the 15 tracks, including the single 'Don't you dare laugh' produced by Scoop De'Ville. The second was DJ Muggs', Soul Assassins intermissions album. The single was tiltled, 'Figure it out' featuring young De and Xzibit that has more than One Million views on Youtube.com. Also in 2009, He was invited on the Smoke N Mirrors State and European tour. When he returned, he joined Xzibit in Europe for the first half of the Euro vs Dollar tour spending a combined six months on the road. However, 2010 brought his biggest challenge yet. While wrapping up the second half of the Euro vs. Dollar Tour with Xzibit, Young De was asked to come in and work with Cypress Hill on their EMI/PRIORITY release, 'Rise Up.' He is featured on the street single, 'It ain't nothing.' De was also asked to be a part of the writing process. When asked how he felt, 'It was an amazing and humbling experience.' Demrick experienced some of the largest crowds in some of the biggest venues stretched out across Europe with Cypress Hill. From those experiences his motivation was set. He then decided to drop his early moniker, Young De and go with his real name, Demrick. Soon after recording 'De is for Demrick Mixtape,' presented by Onsmash.com and DJ Fingaz. Having formed a great working relationship with Matt Alonzo/Skee.TV, Young De has shot four videos and currently promoting the project that was released in November 2010. De's teamed up with Xzibit and B-Real and forming the super group known as Serial Killaz. 'It is a blessing to be with two legends,' he says. They released an early leak in 2010, 'Body Bags.' He is also working on an EP, produced entirely by rising superstar Scoop De'Ville.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14932

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DeMRicK aka Young DE

Demrick aka Young De is a name to be known. Washington State birthed him, Philadelphia raised him, and California made him into the Rapper and Vocalist he is today. Recognized as a protégé of Kurupt and B-Real and known for his collaborations with high profile artists such as Xzibit... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Venue 222

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8:30pm CDT

Electric Touch

Electric Touch Electric (e-lec-tric) – adjective; thrilling, exciting, stirring Touch (tuh-ch) – verb; to affect with feeling or emotion Electric Touch (e-lec-tric tuh-ch) – noun; Incendiary rock band originating in Austin, Texas fusing classic and contemporary influences resulting in a high energy live show and arena-ready anthems. Their sound is often likened to Island Records label mates The Killers, along with Kings Of Leon, but with members hailing from both sides of the Atlantic this exciting 5-piece delivers a unique brand of British-American Rock music. A bulletproof rhythm section is the backbone of the band delivering pounding beats big enough to fill a stadium punctuated by killer bass lines. Dynamic guitars bring angular melodies refreshing in simplicity one moment then exploding into frenzied fury the next. Vocal hooks and harmonies delivered like an urgent call to arms scream “The future is now”. The songs are essentially tales of Ordinary Life in Glorious Technicolor. The stories are about Love and the human condition, with poetic lyrics depicting the many sides human condition is all its fortune, fickle and flaws Electric Touch debuted at number one on FMQB Radio with their first single, snagged the Number 1 spot on Amazon.com on the day of release with another, and have been invited to support Bon Jovi, The Bravery, The Fratellis, Airborne Toxic Event and Phantom Planet. They are set to take the world on in 2011 with an appearance at the Coachella Festival in April followed by a new album produced by Grammy nominated Producer of the Year Howard Benson on Island Records. Shane Lawlor – Vocals/Guitar/Keys Christopher Leigh Messina – Lead Guitar/Vocals Louis Messina Jr – Drums Isaac Strycker – Guitar/Keys/Vocals Portland Musser – Bass/Vocals Follow at: Facebook.com/ElectricTouchMusic & Twitter.com/ElectricTouch
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12986

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Electric Touch

Like this Austin, TX-based band’s name, which brings to mind similar clashing concepts like Clockwork Orange or Artificial Intelligence, Electric Touch combines opposing forces into one giant, rock and roll whole. From the very start, when Nottingham, U.K. vocalist Shane Lawlor... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Stubb's

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8:30pm CDT

Gypsyblood

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Gypsyblood

Gypsyblood formed in 2009 when longtime friends and former bandmates Adam James and vocalist/drummer/bassist Kyle Victor healed the somewhat fresh wounds of their previous band’s breakup (initiated by Victor storming off stage after the last song and hitchhiking home.) The pair... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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8:30pm CDT

Kemp And Eden

6-year-old Eden Rice (the romantic) and 4-year-old Kemp Muhl (the cynic) first met while playing with ducks by a lakeside, and grew up together in a Norman Rockwell painting in the heat of suburban Georgia. Sharing a fascination with nature, birds, fairies and Shakespeare, they developed into creative and slightly eccentric teenage outcasts. They painted side by side, exchanged talents, shared secrets and made up their own imaginary language. In their early teens, Eden, a classically-trained choral singer and Kemp, a self-taught guitar plucker, wrote dozens of songs. Then fate intervened, and they were separated...Six years later, after a bit of exposure to the world and to proper guitar chords, they came together again to record their childhood songs.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13560

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Kemp And Eden

6-year-old Eden Rice (the romantic) and 4-year-old Kemp Muhl (the cynic) first met while playing with ducks by a lakeside, and grew up together in a Norman Rockwell painting in the heat of suburban Georgia. Sharing a fascination with nature, birds, fairies and Shakespeare, they developed... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Elysium

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8:30pm CDT

Kriminals

KRIMINALS The Kriminals are a group of unique individuals, striving to achieve their goals in a passionate manner. Starting out as a local street gang from south Austin, Texas in the early 90s, they understood the trials and tribulations in life that many face. Rather than self destructing, which was highly probable, they rose to the challenge of surviving this dirty game. In the process of staying afloat they picked up the knowledge needed for their long journey ahead. As what is seen so often in Texas, freestylin' was a large part of their recreational lives! They constantly received compliments and suggestions of getting more serious about what, at the time, was just a hobby. Soon, taking heed to the advice of their peers, they began to do just that, and became more serious about music and how they could create it. At that time (2003), they began to put money, man hours, and sweat into what was starting to become a job. They began their quest with the album Chapter 1, which was a raw show of talent. Next up in 2004, was Kriminalistic Minds, which showed progression and skill. 2005 brought a year where they realized that they were on to something. Yet in their lives, times were rough so things were not moving as fast as they would have liked. With the mind set of keeping going and not once thinking of quitting, they began working on Kriminals on the Loose. In the process of recording this album, they got their first opportunity to perform live at the Historic Victory Grill in 2006. The first show was a huge success, blowing up the stage, and opening the door for many performances to come. Throughout 2006, they opened for big name artists such as 8 BALL & MJG, WEBBIE, BIG TUCK, and BIG MOE and performed at more than 25 venues in Austin, the live music capital of the world, including Emo's, Antone's, Flamingo Cantina, Ruta Maya, Troubadour's, Dirty Dog Bar, Red 7, Spiros, 311, Fire House Lounge, Barcelona, Volume, Fuze, Gordos, Abraxus Tavern, Illusions, The Parish, and many others. They also began working on The Games We Play, which created a buzz for the group and displayed their passion for creating classic tracks. The Kriminals steamed rolled through 2007 and 2008 doing well over 100 shows throughout Texas, blazing a trail with hot performances, opening for artists such as TRAE, KYLE LEE, MAGNO, E.S.G., BIG POKEY, DIRTY WORMZ, S.P.C, LIL KEKE, DEVIN THE DUDE, Z-RO, BUN B., including the 2008 SXSW TECH N9NE show! The Kriminals released Austin Knights in 2009, followed by shooting a video for the title track and a six month bi-weekly showcase at Karma Lounge to promote the album. A new album is in the works for release by the end of 2010. The Kriminals will also be performing at the 2011 South-by-Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival. All in all, the Kriminals are an up and coming group out of south Austin, Texas, looking to leave a stain and make music that can last.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15072

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Kriminals

KRIMINALS The Kriminals are a group of unique individuals, striving to achieve their goals in a passionate manner. Starting out as a local street gang from south Austin, Texas in the early 90s, they understood the trials and tribulations in life that many face. Rather than self destructing... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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8:30pm CDT

Michelle Bonilla

New York, NY-- After a four-year hiatus multifaceted singer/songwriter Michelle Bonilla readies to release her sophomore studio effort entitled In Spite of Me, April 13th on RockSoul Productions. She’s back with her producer Lee Jerkins (Out of Eden, Cross Movement) with an inspirational 16-track CD--13 full songs and three diary excerpts--with strong infusions of R&B, pop and Latin melodies featuring Jamaican gospel recording artist Chevelle Franklin, and gospel hip-hop artists Lecrae, Flame, and R-Swift. "My music is a blend of who I am culturally—urban, Latin, rock and soul," says Bonilla. The first single, I Love You, is a fun anthem-like song. According to Bonilla, "It’s a new way to praise without the traditional flare." It’s also the cry of her heart when it comes to how she feels about God. You is a personal favorite of Michelle's. "It says everything I feel when I just can’t seem to get it together. When my world is going crazy I don’t need nobody else I need You. No stranger to the industry Bonilla has performed in the company of artists as Crystal Lewis, Nicole Mullen, Out Of Eden, and Papa San, and has been featured on Cross Movement’s Grammy and Dove nominated album “Higher Definition.” Four years later, with a newfound understanding of who she is in Christ, Michelle Bonilla presents her sophomore album, In Spite of Me, an attempt to illustrate that being a Christian is a process of growth and a journey of becoming more Christ-like. With refreshing, strong, and stirring vocals, she shares her faith in a fun and unobtrusive way. She talks about her real life struggles and how she has been able to overcome them with Christ.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14690

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Michelle Bonilla

New York, NY-- After a four-year hiatus multifaceted singer/songwriter Michelle Bonilla readies to release her sophomore studio effort entitled In Spite of Me, April 13th on RockSoul Productions. She’s back with her producer Lee Jerkins (Out of Eden, Cross Movement) with an inspirational... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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8:30pm CDT

Moon Duo

Moon Duo was formed by Ripley Johnson of Wooden Shjips and Sanae Yamada in San Francisco in 2009. Inspired initially by the legendary duo of John Coltrane and Rashied Ali, Moon Duo counts such variant groups as Silver Apples, Royal Trux, Moolah, Suicide, and Cluster as touchstones. Utilizing primarily guitar, keyboards, and vocals, the Duo plays space against form to create a primeval sound experience. After a debut 12" single on Sick Thirst, the group released the acclaimed Killing Time EP on Sacred Bones, followed by the Escape LP on Woodsist. In the spring of 2011 they will release their followup LP, Mazes, on Sacred Bones.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14724

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Moon Duo

Moon Duo was formed by Ripley Johnson of Wooden Shjips and Sanae Yamada in San Francisco in 2009. Inspired initially by the legendary duo of John Coltrane and Rashied Ali, Moon Duo counts such variant groups as Silver Apples, Royal Trux, Moolah, Suicide, and Cluster as touchstones... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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8:30pm CDT

Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten came to Brooklyn via Jersey via Tennessee via Jersey. Along the way, she sang in choirs, rejected her school’s music program, worked at an all-ages venue, trained as a sommelier, and got a full time job at a record label. She also had some bad experiences in relationships. OK, more than some. epic, Van Etten’s second album, lays a romantic melancholy lining over the gravel and dirt of heartbreak, without one honest thought or feeling spared. She sings of betrayal, obsession, egotism and all the other emotions we hate in others and recognize in ourselves. Yet, Van Etten’s grounded and clenched vocals convey the sense of hope – the notion that beauty can come out of the worst of circumstances. epic is indeed that beauty. The album was recorded at Miner Street Studios in Philadelphia with Brian McTear. Where Van Etten’s first record, Because I Was In Love, explored her thoughts on love through minimalism and sparseness, epic embellishes her music to grandiose luminosity. Guitar and singing are joined by drums, piano, lap steel, and a trio of backing vocalists: Meg Baird (Espers), Cat Martino and Jessica Larrabee (She Keeps Bees). The result is a fully realized album that astounds as it elucidates, disturbs as it soothes. The final track, “Love More,” has already been covered live in a collaborative effort between Sharon fans Bon Iver and The National. A few things need to be made clear about SVE’s music. She’s not the type of “female singer/songwriter” who champions women-centric perspectives and denies personal accountability. Nor is she a strident provocateur. Rather, Van Etten is a performer who fully embraces her femininity while confidently expressing it through intelligent and mature perspectives on relationships. Those turned off by the provincialism of other performers will be pleased that you can identify with Van Etten’s incisive and universal observations about love and loss. Since her last album, Sharon Van Etten has sung on The Antlers’ Hospice and performed with them at Radio City Music Hall, sung improv on the Mike Reed Trio’s upcoming album, recorded backup vocals for Swedish popstar Anna Ternheim, appeared on the compilation with the recent issue of Esopus, collaborated with Megafaun (check YouTube!), will be on a soundtrack for the film The Builder along with Bon Iver and Phosphorescent, and has a seven-inch coming out this summer on Polyvinyl. After years of playing repeatedly around the New York scene, Van Etten is preparing for a series of tours that will take her through Europe and the United States. A full band will be realizing epic live.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13519

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Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten came to Brooklyn via Jersey via Tennessee via Jersey. Along the way, she sang in choirs, rejected her school’s music program, worked at an all-ages venue, trained as a sommelier, and got a full time job at a record label. She also had some bad experiences in relationships... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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8:30pm CDT

SO & SO

SO & SO are a 5 member Los Angeles based band who has been together for 14 months. SO & SO regularly play at HOTEL CAFE , HOUSE OF BLUES, VIPER ROOM and other venues throughtout LA. Canadian producer Rob Wells colablorated with Amie Miriello and Jay Dmuchowski to write and record 12 tracks that will be released in the spring of 2011. SO & SO will have 2 songs featured in 2 episodes of ONE TREE HILL, Air Dates are February 8th and February 15th.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13289

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So & So

Los Angeles based indie pop/folk/soul band, SO & SO, is anything but ordinary. When singer/songwriter, Amie Miriello, acoustic guitarist, Jay Dmuchowski, and Canadian producer, Rob Wells meant to put a songwriting team together,  something else happened that grew far beyond their... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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8:30pm CDT

The Bright Light Social Hour

The Bright Light Social Hour is an American rock band from Austin, Texas. Born out of a university art-rock collective, The Bright Light Social Hour has evolved into an unabashedly wide-screen rock group, melding fists-up rock and roll with muscular funk, soul, and psychedelia. Named 'Best Indie Band' at the 2010 Austin Music Awards, the Central Texas-raised young men of The Bright Light Social Hour have built their growing reputation through several EPs and exhilarating widely-acclaimed live shows, including the 2009 Austin City Limits Festival. In culmination of their long, studied development, the band is releasing their debut full-length album, simply titled "The Bright Light Social Hour." Recorded in five studios around Austin during summer 2010, the album is founded on sun-drenched optimism, raucous youth, and an innovative brew of American music of varying types - classic rock, contemporary indie, rhythm and blues, dance, and soul. Producer Danny Reisch of Good Danny's utilized the best elements of vintage and modern recording to achieve a sound both forward-looking and evocative of 1970s hi-fi. The first track, "Shanty," pairs southern rock with hard disco, featuring the searing slide licks of guitarist Curtis Roush. Following the lean, exuberant stomp of "Bare Hands Bare Feet," the band settles into the dark psychedelic-funk of "La Piedra De La Iguana," led by keyboardist A.J. Vincent's dusky vocal and Farfisa organ work. Throughout the middle of the record, the solemn rhythm and blues of "Detroit" is juxtaposed with "Back And Forth," a four-on-the-floor disco-funk romp. On "Garden Of The Gods," the album's penultimate 10-minute epic, the band evolves from stately ballroom Americana to an expansive, ensemble anthem, conjuring up their limber and unrelenting live sets. The fiery "Rhubarb Jam" closes out the record, featuring the agile, booming funk of bassist Jack O'Brien and drummer Joseph Mirasole. The Bright Light Social Hour will be touring nationwide in support of their debut album throughout 2011. Replete with their vital sound, deep brotherhood, and ever-growing facial hair, the band is steadfast in their singular aim - enduring rock and roll.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14211

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The Bright Light Social Hour

The Bright Light Social Hour is a psychedelic southern rock band from Austin, Texas. Born out of a university art-rock collective, the band first gained attention in Austin from their incendiary live performances and innovative vision of rock and roll. Melding southern rock, hard... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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8:30pm CDT

The Electric

The Electric: Dj Vadim, renowned beat taster known for traveling the globe in search of the best musical influences unites a collective of superb individualistic artists to make a truly international super-group – The Electric gathers the talents of Chicago's freshest upcoming MC Pugs Atomz, UK sultry soulstress Sabira Jade, and of course Daddy Vad himself. Their sound gravitates around the core value of heartfelt music stemming from artistic honesty, one that starts conversations and tells emotional stories of break-ups, hook-ups, beauty and celebration. Over the last year and a half The Electric have had a hectic tour schedule supporting Fat Freddies drop on their UK and European tours. While also performing at 150 plus shows and festivals in all the major cities in Europe and the UK. While on the road they managed to record 30 songs towards their debut LP "Life is Moving" due to hit stores February 2010. Currently the have just released videos for "Beautiful" and "Running" from their December 2010 12inch "Beautiful" on Vadim's and Yarah Bravo's OGS Records imprint.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11182

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The Electric

The Electric: Dj Vadim, renowned beat taster known for traveling the globe in search of the best musical influences unites a collective of superb individualistic artists to make a truly international super-group – The Electric gathers the talents of Chicago's freshest upcoming MC... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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8:30pm CDT

The Knocks (DJ Set)

Based out of the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Knocks are emerging as a force to be reckoned with as far as music production is concerned. Consisting of Ben "B-Roc" Ruttner and James "JPatt" Patterson, the Knocks are named in reference to the early days of their production career when they worked out of their home studios and their complaining neighbors would pound on the walls and ceilings. Years later, they have upgraded to the HeavyRoc Music Studio in Chinatown and are making names for themselves finding and developing talent as well as remixing the likes of other artists and bands.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14372

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The Knocks

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Saturday March 19, 2011 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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8:40pm CDT

Touché Amoré

Although from the mouth of a famed comedian, it's difficult to overlook an epigraph that has the potential to resonate with so many people. This is not to say that everything on this planet is negative, as the quote suggests. It is to say, however, that a great many of us take a look around and ask, "When did things get so shitty?" This, of course, happens on a daily basis. Especially with us Americans. Five of these inquisitive U.S. natives are sprinkled in amongst the other 3.8 million people who live in Los Angeles, California. Coming together in late 2007, Touche Amore (as the collective group is known) plays hardcore that aims at making their listeners aware of a few things that "ruffle the band's feathers"...so to speak. The quintet's sound has been linked to "traditional" screamo bands like Orchid, pageninetynine and Hot Cross, while also being called reminiscent of the more "straight-up" approaches of outfits like American Nightmare, Curl Up & Die and even Jawbreaker.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11731

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Touché Amoré

Although from the mouth of a famed comedian, it's difficult to overlook an epigraph that has the potential to resonate with so many people. This is not to say that everything on this planet is negative, as the quote suggests. It is to say, however, that a great many of us take a look... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:40pm - 9:40pm CDT
Headhunters

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8:40pm CDT

Zowie

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Zowie

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:40pm - 9:40pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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8:45pm CDT

Mind Spiders

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Mind Spiders

MIND SPIDERS Bio Fort Worth/Denton based MIND SPIDERS was started by Marked Men co-singer/songwriter/guitarist Mark Ryan in 2010. Since then, the band has released a 7" and a self-titled album on Dirtnap records. Mind Spiders started as Mark's recording project that soon transformed... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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8:45pm CDT

The Level Spirits

Offered a record deal and cash to record their first album after just their second gig THE LEVEL SPIRITS decided to take their time - it all felt too good to rush. Before going in to record their debut THE LEVEL SPIRITS racked up over 70 shows in Melbourne and Sydney. The resulting album feels and sounds like a band who know how to play together - and like a band that knows what they want. Mining the sounds of the 50's and 60's and melding it into a rock and roll "mixed tape" of all the members favourite sounds they have been steadily building a solid following in their hometown of Melbourne Australia. The band comprises indi rock veterans as well as relative "new comers". Guitarist Julian Matthews played in the legendary Australian band "The Stems" who's debut album was listed by Rolling Stone as one of Australia's top 100 albums of all time. Mark Mansour has played with Melbourne psychobilly legends "KingPin 440" as well as recently playing bass for UK act Aqualung and country singer Krista Polvere on their recent tour around the US. Singer Molly Jean Morrison has been running a Burlesque troupe around Australia for a couple of years, THE LEVEL SPIRITS is her first band - although you wouldn't know it! Drummer Robert Urban has played around Melbourne doing session work and in a number of touring bands. The album is 10 tracks of pure rootsy rock and roll bliss, mixed by Australian Rock royalty Wayne Connolly and Rob Younger of Radio Birdman fame at Alberts Studios (AC/DC) it shows a maturity and swing most bands take years to perfect. Sometimes dark, sometimes fun THE LEVEL SPIRITS may just be your next favourite band. REVIEWS BEAT MAGAZINE ALBUM OF THE WEEK "The Level Spirits are the band you want to revive ailing rock ’n’ roll spirits when the world is saturated with sycophantic talentless turds wed in unholy matrimony with the parsimonious commercial parasites who run the music industry." January 19th, 2011 - LES FAVELL THE AU REVIEW "Well written, well performed and well produced, this album is one that will knock your socks off again and again. It’s fantastic to see Swamp Rock making a comeback in this age of plastic music." January 20, 2011 — Dave Roberts
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11398

Artists

The Level Spirits

Offered a record deal and cash to record their first album after just their second gig THE LEVEL SPIRITS decided to take their time - it all felt too good to rush. Before going in to record their debut THE LEVEL SPIRITS racked up over 70 shows in Melbourne and Sydney. The resulting... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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8:45pm CDT

Zemaria

First started in the small port city of Vitoria, in the southeast of Brazil, it was expected that Zemaria would have an attraction to the horizon of the Atlantic because of their roots. Since 2005 they have toured in Europe annually totaling more than 150 concerts in various cities of the Old Continent. Among them is the Electric Picnic Festival in Dublin, La Fleche D’Or in Paris, Tacheles in Berlin or the Ilios Festival in Norway. In Brazil their connections to clubs and most relevant venues and festivals are astounding. In 2010 Zemaria had a good impact in the brazilian media. The song The Space Ahead was chosen by Levi’s Music as a soundtrack to a video. Shortly after Zemaria was nominated for the Brazilian MTV Awards alongside artists Gui Boratto, Database and Boss n’ Drama. Their latest works, by Sanny Lys (vocals), Marcel Dadalto (synths, guitars and vocals), Spon (bass) and Nego Leo (drums, synth), is the EP Any Distance, distributed worldwilde by PIAS. The EP’s title track features a delightful remix of the french Minitel Rose and the original version of the song “The Space Ahead” is now on the official soundtrack for FIFA 11 by EA Games - along with artists like LCD Soundsystem, Chromeo, MGMT, Caribou and more. Now the band is in it’s new studio, working and preparing to play for the first time in the United States - debuts this March at SXSW and they will follow it with a tour across the country. If they come through your town, it’s recommended not to miss the chance to see them on stage.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15020

Artists

Zemaria

First started in the small port city of Vitoria, in the southeast of Brazil, it was expected that Zemaria would have an attraction to the horizon of the Atlantic because of their roots. Since 2005 they have toured in Europe annually totaling more than 150 concerts in various cities... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:45pm - 9:45pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

Tags 18+

8:50pm CDT

Anamanaguchi

Anamanaguchi is a four-piece melodic, 8-bit rock band from Brooklyn, New York. Combining raw guitars and thrashing drums with a glitchy digital soundscape, they create a powerful, energetic sound that rests somewhere between organic and robotic. The band, started in 2003 by then 15-year-old Peter Berkman, released their debut POWER SUPPLY EP on the New York DIY label 8bitpeoples in 2006. In 2009 the lineup solidified with bassist James DeVito, Ary Warnaar on guitar & gameboy, and Luke Silas on drums and they released their second EP, DAWN METROPOLIS. Anamanaguchi embodies the triumph over youthful suburban boredom through house shows, pizza parties, and late night video game sessions with friends in the same way the Beach Boys did through cars, babes, and surfing. They provided a brand new 24-song soundtrack to the SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD video game (accompanying the NBC/Universal film) that was released on August 10th, 2010 by Ubisoft Montreal for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Abkco Music & Records digitally released the official soundtrack on August 24th, 2010 debuting at No. 3 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart (aka New Artist in SoundScan). Last summer, they released a series of singles for free download from their website, each complete with original frenetic, seizure-inducing animated cover art and an accompanying b-side. They are hyped and ready to party.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11479

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Anamanaguchi

Anamanaguchi is a boy band made up of hackers and producers born & raised on the Internet, currently living in New York City. On May 14th, they released Endless Fantasy through their own brand new label, dream.hax – their ﬁrst album since soundtracking Scott Pilgrim vs. The World... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:50pm - 9:50pm CDT
Mohawk

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8:50pm CDT

Brenmar

Hotly tipped NYC-based producer Brenmar's fun, forward thinking productions have been causing a stir in his city for months, and early 2011 sees him taking his sound to London, SXSW and Miami before the end of March. His Rihanna bootleg caused a minor riot online, when he announced that the track would be available as a free download via his facebook page, FACT Magazine have put him on their "Producers to Watch for 2011" list, and he counts Brodinski, Sinden, and J-Wow of Buraka Som Sistema among his fans and supporters. All signs point to yes! FACT Magazine summed it up: "There's an unmistakably global feel to Brenmar's work a natural affinity for working with influence drawn on an international scale, from the breathless ghetto-house of his native Chicago to his synth-torn take on UK Funky. A sound indicative of just how interesting the bond between the underground club scenes on either side of the Atlantic is becoming." Expect addictive, bass heavy club tracks with catchy RnB hooks and a dirty twist, exemplifying the club aesthetic of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14220

Artists

Brenmar

New York City by way of Chicago based producer and dj, Brenmar, represents a strange musical paradox. Somehow defying the odds, he marries the artificial gloss of commercial R’n’B and Hip Hop with the urban grittiness of underground dance music (Chicago ghetto house, UK bass... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:50pm - 9:50pm CDT
Prague

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8:50pm CDT

Guy Forsyth

It’s been a long and dusty, winding road for Austin singer/songwriter Guy Forsyth that’s led to a recent surge in praise over his dazzling live shows and his rich Americana roots sound. Forsyth (vocals, acoustic, electric & slide guitar, harmonica, ukulele, singing saw), along with Will Landin (bass/tuba) and Jeff Botta (drums), bring a unique mixture of styles such as folk, rock, country, and Tin Pan Alley to create a sound that’s as heterogeneous, raw and compelling as America itself. You’ll hear powerhouse vocals deliver energetic yarns about love, the government and the apocalypse, to name a few, as Forsyth and company squeeze everything they have into each song and rarely come up for air.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14350

Artists

Guy Forsyth

A musician with gripping, powerful vocals that delivers energetic yarns about love, the government and the apocalypse, to name just a few. A true Renaissance man, he has mastered numerous instruments including acoustic, electric and slide guitar, harmonica, ukulele and singing saw... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:50pm - 9:50pm CDT
Continental Club

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8:50pm CDT

Kenan Bell

Kenan Bell Bio You can think of Kenan Bell's arrival as a shining star in the constellation of hip-hop as one of the slowest-developing coming-out parties ever. Bell grew up in the lily-white Los Angeles suburbs challenging stereotypes. He'd look askance at anybody who assumed because he was black and tall he played basketball. He'd smile knowingly at anybody who expected him to be more gangsta than skater. He'd fidget nervously, self-conscious about his high-pitched voice, when anybody presumed he should be a rapper. 'I never wanted to be that guy, the one who plays to everybody's expectations,' Bell says. 'But I have started to realize who I am, that I have a deep love for hip-hop as an art form, that I need to do this.' 'Picture a bookworm with a ghetto blaster,' he raps in his song 'Sounds Awesome' - and if you can imagine that in a 6-foot-5, sunglasses-sporting, argyle socks-favoring package, you have one snapshot of who Kenan Antony Bell is. Now the 26-year-old, who has spent the past four years teaching spelling, vocabulary and handwriting to fourth- through sixth-graders, is ready to drop his own words on a hungry legion of hip-hop purists. Bell's debut album 'Until the Future' is hip-hop for people who know their Basquiat as well as their basketball, who are as liable to quote Langston Hughes as MC Hammer, who can party as hard to a soundtrack of Kool Moe Dee as the Offspring. His songs - biting yet playful, bumpin' yet tuneful - were birthed in the journals he started keeping as a child. 'I kept a diary, but I would write the entries in rhymes,' Bell says. 'Every once in a while, I'd tell my friends, 'Let me audition this for you guys,' but I was too shy to perform. I always felt like kind of an ugly duckling in the vocal department - I'd get clowned for my voice. 'I was even shy being the 'K' in the Thanksgiving play in elementary school.' Not that you'd know it now. Boyhood pals Jason Burkhart, now the rapper's unhinged hype man, and Jon Siebels, the former Eve 6 guitarist, kept after Bell to step to the front, and their rock-oriented production was too catchy to resist. After a long day of teaching, it wasn't uncommon for Bell to walk to his car and find a CD of backing tracks waiting for him. The music sprang from the friends' wide-ranging common interests - Bell has a deep, abiding love for old-school hip-hop but is just as likely to name-check Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Jimi Hendrix, Parliament, Michael McDonald, Sade and the Cocteau Twins as he is Arrested Development. Recorded over parts of 2008 and '09, 'Until the Future' manages to be smart, sassy and sensitive, a rump-shaking liturgy from somebody who can wrap his brain around the existentialists but who might lose his heart to the girl at the next table. From his first live show in January, 2008, Bell proved he can party hearty as well as smartly. Besides Burkhart and Siebels, his live band has boasted such ace players as Josh Klinghoffer, Eric Gardner, Matt Reagan, Nicholas Johns, Joey Rossiter, Kevin Harp and Seth Johnson. Emerging from the Los Angeles indie scene - Bell did a residency at the respected Silver Lake club Spaceland - the band has opened for such varied artists as De La Soul (on its 20th anniversary tour), Jane's Addiction, Dizzee Rascal, Kool Keith, Illinois and the Heavy. Bell's exuberant live performances belie his bookish past, but he's not trying to prove anything, except his commitment to a new era of hip-hop. 'I never think, 'If the haters could see me now '' he says. 'That's not what motivates me. It's the kids coming up who I feel deserve something better than the rap that's out there right now. It's the same passion I have for the kids I've been teaching - passion for the future and the future of this music.' His song 'Like This,' appeared on the video game NBA 2K10, was released as an iTunes single in November. And the single 'Good Day,' unveiled in mid-December, boasts the B-side 'T.G.I.F.,' featuring a collaboration with West Coast pioneer Aceyalone. 'Until the Future' was released on March 30, 2010 (the birthday of Bell's mother Charisse) on Siebels' new label, Sonata Cantata Records. ***Look for Kenan's Hip Hop R.I.P. free download released September 2010 at kenanbell.com/mixtape. A tribute to Hip Hop's deceased heros. ***New Single 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles out December 13th 2010 on Sonata Cantata.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14846

Artists

Kenan Bell

Kenan Bell Bio You can think of Kenan Bell's arrival as a shining star in the constellation of hip-hop as one of the slowest-developing coming-out parties ever. Bell grew up in the lily-white Los Angeles suburbs challenging stereotypes. He'd look askance at anybody who assumed because... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:50pm - 9:50pm CDT
Venue 222

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8:50pm CDT

P. Dukes

The Atlanta music scene has been divided into two sections. First, there is the "street" music faction, categorized by bass heavy beats intended to rock parties moreso than stimulate your mind, where lyrical content is trumped by the catchiness of the chorus. Secondly you have the "internet" section, which is more laid back, and is more suitable for listening at a starbucks wifi-lounge than a "crunk" club in Atlanta. Hailing from the southside of the city, College Park to be exact, up and coming emcee P. Dukes plans on merging the musical divide in Atlanta through his honest and clever brand of music. As a graduate of Banneker High School, the same institution that produced artists such as Ludacris and Yung Joc, Dukes has a strong affiinity for traditional hood past times such as pretty girls, fast cars, and easy money That affinity is indentifiable in his music. Conversely, as a graduate of Auburn University, Dukes expresses his appreciation for empowerment through education while preaching to his listeners the importance of being yourself even when its not perceived to be the "cool" thing to do at the time. His lyrical prowess over hard 808's, synths, and strings, allows him to be taken seriously even by the harshest of critics, while at the same time it endears him to those from the same lower-middle class single parent home demographic he comes from as a hero of sorts. The guy from College Park who can run the streets without being involved in them, an interesting notion that you will only be able to understand by listening to his music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12778

Artists

P. Dukes

The Atlanta music scene has been divided into two sections. First, there is the "street" music faction, categorized by bass heavy beats intended to rock parties moreso than stimulate your mind, where lyrical content is trumped by the catchiness of the chorus. Secondly you have the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:50pm - 9:50pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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8:55pm CDT

Pimpin Pen

Pimpin' Pen couldn't be much more of a natural to the rap game. In '99, the first song he ever wrote ('City to City') was not only recorded by his group VIP but instantly started making frequent radio appearances on Austin's KAZI FM. Along with his cousin and rhyming partner K-Paul, Pimpin' Pen has since raised the name of VIP, short for Versace, Ice and Platinum, to even loftier heights. In '06, it was difficult not to both hear and enjoy their song 'Whoop' jamming from radio broadcasts and club speakers across the Central Texas area. In '09, Pimpin's Pen's first solo video, titled 'Lil Homie' took the internet by storm, yielding an impressive album titled 'I Am Kingpen' and an array of trophy presentations, including 'Artist of the Year' at the Austin Hip-Hop Awards. As the principal figure driving the independent label Nina Ross Records, Pimpin' Pen not only shares the spotlight with K-Paul by way of VIP, but he also mentors an entire stable of artists originating from the gritty streets of Eastside Austin, Texas. The '07 Nina Ross compilation '02 Block Edition Volume 1: Everythang Must Go'! reveals quite an array of talent that surrounds Pimpin' Pen's every move toward what many that know him would consider inevitable superstardom. Forthcoming VIP collaborations with Austin favorites Poison Boyz and Da New Kid further illustrate the versatility of Pimpin' Pen's genuine street spit applied to almost any shade of hip-hop blueprint. A lyrical professional on stage as well as in the booth, Pimpin' Pen sports an extensive resume' of tour experience, including a stint providing concert slots for the likes of Trae, Hawk, and Paul Wall circa '06 as VIP traveled the chitlin' circuit of the South in search of new fans. Never less than an electric performer in his own right, Pimpin' Pen ranks as possibly the most accomplished rapper in Austin, known throughout the industry as the 'Live Music Capital of the World'. An every-year fixture at the South by Southwest Music Conference, Pimpin' Pen knows exactly how to get into the ear of a potential fan and stay there for good. As not just a skillful rapper but as an infectious personality, Pimpin' Pen could be a brand on to himself. But the leader within him eagerly wishes for his music to not only entertain and inspire, but for his work ethic to motivate others toward greatness. A true man of the people, Pimpin' Pen is nothing short of a spectacular diamond in the rough.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15074

Artists

Pimpin Pen

Pimpin' Pen couldn't be much more of a natural to the rap game. In '99, the first song he ever wrote ('City to City') was not only recorded by his group VIP but instantly started making frequent radio appearances on Austin's KAZI FM. Along with his cousin and rhyming partner K-Paul... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 8:55pm - 9:55pm CDT
Karma Lounge

Tags 21+

9:00pm CDT

A Great Big Pile of Leaves

Brooklyn-based trio A Great Big Pile of Leaves originated in 2007 when guitarist/singer Peter Weiland and drummer Tyler Soucy took time from their prior projects to start writing material together. The first six songs came together as the self-released EP The Fiery Works, which the duo put out as a free download on the band’s official website. As word spread online, the band’s fanbase grew - along with Weiland and Soucy's excitement to get back to recording. Taking advantage of the positive word-of-mouth, A Great Big Pile of Leaves released another self-produced EP - The Fiery Works II - again as a free online download. Within the next year, both digital releases accumulated over 12,000 downloads and the group prepared for a live setting with the addition of bassist Tucker Yaro. After playing several shows and writing a batch of new songs over the next few months, the newfound trio geared up to record the full-length album Have You Seen My Perfrontal Cortex?. Each member took on engineering, production, mixing and mastering duties during the recording process; the record became a full collaboration of each member’s respective influences and knowledge. "We don't like to set up any boundaries when writing; we don't consciously come into it with any walls up" says Soucy. "The three of us have a rather eclectic background of musical influences and we like to explore that and have a good time. The only thing we knew coming into this record, is that we were in control and that we wanted to make the best record we could; something we would enjoy from beginning to end with no sense of filler." Since the release of Have You Seen My Prefrontal Cortex? in summer 2010, the group has seen a rapidly growing fanbase as well as praise on influential sites like absolutepunk.net - where the record was reviewed with a 93% approval rating. The momentum continues in the rest of 2010 with a vinyl release of the album and a large-scale fall tour to showcase A Great Big Pile of Leaves’ powerful live set to a wider audience. “The positive reactions to our music have been pretty overwhelming so far, especially in a day and age when the Internet seems to be filled with a lot of negativity on message boards,” explains Soucy, “we haven't really gotten much of that yet.” A Great Big Pile of Leaves will be hitting the road this fall on their first national tour - opening for Motion City Soundtrack, Say Anything, and Saves the Day. “This fall tour is exactly what our band needs to be doing and at the perfect time so we're extremely grateful for the opportunity,” Soucy continues. “I spent most of high school listening to these three bands, so it's going to be pretty surreal to walk off stage every night and watch the rest of the line-up,” he adds, “it's going to be a great time.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13839

Artists

A Great Big Pile of Leaves

Brooklyn-based trio, A Great Big Pile of Leaves got their start in 2007 when guitarist/singer Peter Weiland and drummer Tyler Soucy took time from their prior projects to start writing material of their own. The first six songs came together as the self-released EP The Fiery Works... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Speakeasy

9:00pm CDT

Amanda Shires

Amanda Shires’ obsession with the fiddle started at the ripe age of ten when she coerced her father into buying her a lime green Chinese instrument from a pawn shop in dusty downtown Mineral Wells, Texas. One afternoon and four broken fiddle strings later, the Texas beauty was hooked. Five years later, Amanda was playing fiddle with the Texas Playboys, an auspicious start that testifies to her precocious talent. In her late teens she went on to found Lubbock’s Thrift Store Cowboys. The band released four albums independently and reached top ten status on many CMJ charts around the country. They were also the top-selling act in 2007 for the respected internet retailer Miles of Music. In 2008, one of Amanda’s compositions was featured on NPR's All Songs Considered. An in-demand instrumentalist, Amanda has worked with Texas legends Billy Joe Shaver and Gary P. Nunn, as well as one of indie rock's most buzzed-about acts, DeVotchKa. Amanda’s second solo album, West Cross Timbers, was released in 2009. The CD received rave reviews and reached number 21 on the Americana Music Association chart. Amanda’s unique and compelling voice, brilliant songwriting, and mesmerizing onstage presence won praise in more than a few corners of the music business. The Gibson Guitar company featured Amanda on their website as one of 2009’s breakout artists, No Depression called West Cross Timbers one of the 50 best releases of the year, and Country Music People did a feature on her work. Amanda was also cast as the fiddle player in Gwyneth Paltrow's band in the film Country Strong (it opens December 22, 2010). After finishing production on her third album, Carrying Lightning, Amanda hit the road for another tour. Amanda continues along her own beautifully lit path.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11524

Artists

Amanda Shires

Hotel Second Play Stage performance. Free and open to registrants and public.

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

Tags 18+

9:00pm CDT

American Fangs

Artists

American Fangs

American Fangs is a Houston born rock band whose energetic shows and intelligent music have brought them out of their southern roots and into national recognition. Started by long time friends Gabe and Micah in 2008, the young group of artisans met in the local music scene of Houston... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

Tags All Ages

9:00pm CDT

Art Versus Industry

More than just a collage of ambitious sound, Art Versus Industry is an innovative movement that inspires listeners to become reacquainted with the notion of sincerity in music. The trio's uncompromised offering is a meticulously crafted blend of crushingand organic electronics, machined guitars- and introspective, personal commentary. Their challenging work will serve as a soundtrack for the future-forward progressive, pulling together just enough cinematic entropy to satiate the screen played lifestyles of the twitter generation. Far beyond a conceptual call-to-action reserved for the avant-garde at heart, Art Versus Industry is a fitting middle ground for the market-molded and post modern to meet halfway. This is punk rock rebellion for the synthetic age, breathing analogous sensibility back into an all-consuming digital world. The band has just released their courageous debut. This creative pursuit is by no means an overnight realization; instead it's the ripened end result of underground musical projects (dEFY 2002-2007, Avi Ghosh) uniting forces to use to create the unique sound of A.V.I.. The buzz continues to expand at an alarming, exponential rate as the group's devoted audience spreads the viral Art Versus Industry message to anyone ready for musical change. In less than a year's time, the three-piece's high energy, seizure-inducing, immersive live performances have piqued interest and notoriety within their Austin surroundings, allowing them to land coveted support slots for the likes of Atari Teenage Riot, Black Veil Brides, Crystal Castles, Lords Of Acid, Android Lust, Angelspit, Voltaire, Sounds Under Radio and Assemblage 23, while headlining several reputable stages of their own. Spring 2011 will see the release of the band's highly anticipated two-part EP that will be followed by an unforgiving touring cycle, expected to run well into the first quarter of 2012. It's just a matter of time before you, too, will join A.V.I.'s revolutionary cause to revive art back into music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13292

Artists

Art Versus Industry

More than just a collage of ambitious sound, Art Versus Industry is an innovative movement that inspires listeners to become reacquainted with the notion of sincerity in music. The trio's uncompromised offering is a meticulously crafted blend of crushingand organic electronics, machined... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Malverde

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9:00pm CDT

Babe Rainbow

What started as a project to kill time during his 8 month unemployment in 2009, Cameron Reed's (AKA Babe Rainbow) experimental electronic music took off as quick as it began. Only months after posting his first songs online tastemaker blogs like 20 Jazz Funk Greats and Gorilla Vs. Bear were championing the desolate soundscapes and enormous beats. It wasn't long after that the influential UK-label Warp Records reached out to Reed to release the 7-song 'Shaved EP' in February '10. With remixes for artists such as DOOM, Midnight Juggernauts, and Comanechi, a mixtape, and a series of music videos and shorts, Babe Rainbow stayed in the press earning praises from the likes of the Fader, Stereogum and Pitchfork. In July '10 he was invited to perform in NY at the MoMA PS1 Warm UP Series opening for his heroes Animal Collective. A handful of festival appearances across Canada followed. Weaving thick textures of sound that engulf the listener, Babe Rainbow is as much ambient and noise as it is hip-hop and dubstep. The music may not be the easiest to dance to but it certainly demands your attention, because if you don't follow along you'll get lost in the maze of tones you've been submerged in.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12531

Artists

!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Babe Rainbow

What started as a project to kill time during his 8 month unemployment in 2009, Cameron Reed's (AKA Babe Rainbow) experimental electronic music took off as quick as it began. Only months after posting his first songs online tastemaker blogs like 20 Jazz Funk Greats and Gorilla Vs... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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9:00pm CDT

Bajzel

Bajzel is the purest definition of "one man band". He is a band. He is a musical chameleon tap dancing on pedals, live-looping guitar, bass, and beats into virtuostic art-rock exhilaration. Bajzel's demo was a viral sensation in Poland. It yielded a record deal and tours with the country's established indie acts. His music videos for "Window" and "Nie Znikij" both won prizes at Yach Film, Poland's music video awards. Jaw-dropping live sets fueled a word of mouth wildfire big enough for the media to smell smoke. Quoting Newsweek (Polish edition), "Remember this name: Bajzel is our Beck. Only better." It's an odd comparison but he'll take it. (And if Mr. Hansen turns up at the show, we can explain) Bajzel a prolific multilingual song-crafter/mind-bender with approximately half his catalog composed in English. He is sole owner of his material and currently unsigned outside of Poland. Presently Bajzel is mastering his 3rd album, tagging all genres with his psychedelic signature. Bajzel, pronounced [bi-zel], is a polish world more vulgar than "really big mess" but less vulgar than "fucking mess".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12424

Artists

Bajzel

Bajzel is the purest definition of "one man band". He is a band. He is a musical chameleon tap dancing on pedals, live-looping guitar, bass, and beats into virtuostic art-rock exhilaration. Bajzel's demo was a viral sensation in Poland. It yielded a record deal and tours with the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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9:00pm CDT

Barcelona

Seattle-based Barcelona is currently recording their second full-length album with producer Kevin Augunas (Cold War Kids, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros). Their first record, Absolutes, was released independently in 2007 and then later re-released on Universal Motown in 2009. Their music has been described as: "Intricately orchestrated songs . . . animated by a dramatic sonic scope and soaring vocals . . . invites a kinship between the band and its audience." After touring extensively around the country in support of Absolutes, Barcelona is looking forward to hitting the road again in 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12397

Artists

Barcelona

BARCELONA / BIO: Close your eyes and imagine your second kiss. Forget the first one, that nervous smooch fueled by hormones and peer pressure, and fast forward to the one where you get it right. Maybe it was an intense make-out to slow jams on the Homecoming dance floor, or in the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Carl Broemel and Special Guests

'It takes a lot of time to know your mind.' Its a simple statement, yet earnest and profound in its offering. Sometimes it's the spaces in between, the subtleties and ambiguities that provide us with the most meaning.  All Birds Say (ATO Records) is an intimate collection of musings on life from My Morning Jacket guitarist, Carl Broemel.   Broemel reflects on things as they are with Zen-like contentment, making no judgment on how they should behe gives pause for introspection but stops short of preaching. The songs are firmly planted between past and present. It's in these little fractured moments that the listener bears witness to thoughtful contemplation that give rise to epiphanies on larger themes. Broemel could've taken the easy road and penned a lyrical triptych to the remarkable journey he's experienced over the past several years, but instead All Birds Say is an incredibly honest and sincere insight into the artist's inner-most thoughts as he attempts to reconcile his role in life.  'Where do you start? Or where do you stop? And how do you reconcile the things you do versus the things you don't? It's something I'm constantly thinking about. I think there's a lot of trying to be aware of what you're doing now versus dwelling on things or worrying about what's gonna happen later. A lot of the songs are really just me talking to myself, trying to make sense of things in my head.' Deft in its presentation, the songs on the album unfold in a dream-like stream of consciousness with lush and elegant arrangements. The album's brilliance is displayed in Broemel's effortless delivery. It's the perfect amalgamation of lazy sophisticationwhimsical poise and grace. The instrumentation serves as the ideal complement to Broemel's well crafted set of modern-folk standards; complete with pedal steel, dobro, strings, autoharp, clarinet, bassoon, vibraphone, and baritone sax, among others. Think Ron Sexsmith, Neko Case, Neal Casal, Andrew Bird, Mose Allison, and early Boz Scaggs singing an orchestrated chorus of breezy ballads and waltzes. The guitar figure of the instrumental title track that opens the album serves as a natural introduction to 'Life Leftover,' an introspective meditation on the importance of being more present in life that's at the heart of All Birds Say. The album also afforded him the chance to collaborate with his own father, a former member of the Indianapolis Symphony who provides rich color and depth to the music with clarinet, baritone sax, and bassoon.  'To me, making records is like alchemy. It's something that no one can ever perfect, but you have an insatiable desire to keep doing it and get better at it. I really believe that everything we experience contributes to what we do next, so this album is really a result of all the records and tours I've done so far.' The best records always seem to be the ones that slowly reveal themselves like a pleasant surprise and allow the listener to peel through deeper layers upon repeated listenthe kind of records that you grow with and can go back to months later and hear something then that resonates with you in a way that wouldn't have otherwise. It's an interactive process between the listener and the artist, and one to be thankful for. This is the kind of album that epitomizes the vinyl experience; an instant classic that is sure to stand the test of time.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14377

Artists

Carl Broemel

'It takes a lot of time to know your mind.' Its a simple statement, yet earnest and profound in its offering. Sometimes it's the spaces in between, the subtleties and ambiguities that provide us with the most meaning.  All Birds Say (ATO Records) is an intimate collection of musings... Read More →

Carl Broemel and Special Guests

'It takes a lot of time to know your mind.' Its a simple statement, yet earnest and profound in its offering. Sometimes it's the spaces in between, the subtleties and ambiguities that provide us with the most meaning.  All Birds Say (ATO Records) is an intimate collection of musings... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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9:00pm CDT

Carmen Townsend

You can call Carmen Townsend’s music many things, but reserved isn’t one of them. As polite as she may be in person, within Townsend lives a voice much louder than she lets on in conversation. It’s one that manifests itself onstage through her raucous live sets, full of an intensity that has been building throughout Townsend’s career as a musician. As an artist, Townsend knows how to keep listeners on their toes. “There’s a whole lot of energy with us onstage,” says Townsend in her charming and pleasant drawl. “I’d rather be onstage playing live than anything. I feed off of that raw energy. I often get compared to other female singer songwriters, but if these people came to see me play, they’d think otherwise. It’s a three-piece rock band, with a ton of low end and a lot of hair flying everywhere.” In short, there’s a lot that the world of music has to learn about Carmen Townsend. Born and raised in Cape Breton Island on the Atlantic Coast of Canada, Townsend has been making music her whole life. Now it’s time for Townsend to take center stage and share her voice with the world. Opening with the rollicking groove of “River Rat,” Waitin’ and Seein’ immediately strikes a chord on two levels: Townsend’s sound is a vast one, with stretching riffs that give birth to a fierce sonic motion. What’s more, Waitin’ and Seein’ is augmented by Townsend’s voice, an earthy howl that is at once immediate yet enduring. “Melody is very easy for me to do,” says Townsend. “I used to record myself on a tape recorder in my bedroom, still being too shy to share my songs. I took a lot of inspiration vocally from Joni Mitchell. She really uses her voice like an instrument.” Melodies abound on Waitin’ and Seein’, truly exposing Townsend’s depth as a songwriter. Her soft side is exposed through an array of acoustic-leaning tracks, from the rumble of “Sweet Little Bird” to the transcendental charm of “All That Was Left.” “When I first started this project, I wanted it to be a rock band. I knew I had tapped into something that no one else around me was doing. There weren’t enough female-fronted rock bands. I’ve also done some acoustic shows where I’ve stepped up to the microphone and thought ‘Wow,’ I’d kind of forgot how to do this by myself. I can do both, and that’s what we wanted to do with the record: make sure every song stood on its own.” Over time Carmen has drawn influences from musical greats such as Nirvana, Neil Young and Blind Melon. But, comparing Townsend to other artists would be a waste of time. Hers is a unique path, and her voice is one that rises and guides you throughout Waitin’ and Seein’. It’s one that taunts and teases on “Without My Love” and finds anthemic heights throughout the stomp of “Start All Over.” “I came from a very isolated rural community. For me, it was either spin records or go into the woods and run around. I’ve always been obsessed with records, eight-tracks and classic rock,” says Townsend, giving insight into her upbringing as a musician. “Music has always been a part of my life, but after touring around with all kinds of bands and just being in the background, I decided that things were looking up enough for me to do things on my own. Sing my songs for people.” Make no mistake. Music is a way of life for Carmen Townsend. Now is the time for the world to hear her voice. Brace yourself. It’s louder than you think.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11602

Artists

Carmen Townsend

You can call Carmen Townsend’s music many things, but reserved isn’t one of them. As polite as she may be in person, within Townsend lives a voice much louder than she lets on in conversation. It’s one that manifests itself onstage through her raucous live sets, full of an intensity... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Paradise

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9:00pm CDT

Carrie Elkin

With the vocal fire of Patty Griffin and the lyrical rawness of Rickie Lee Jones, Carrie Elkin's songs are, at once, intimate yet universal, naked yet richly adorned. Maverick Magazine says it best exuberantly stating,"I have never seen a performer so in love with the act of singing. That's the gospel truth....onstage, Elkin was simply a force of nature." Carrie's latest record, "Call it My Garden" was released on Red House Records in January 2011. The record was a New & Noteworthy pick on itunes and had a number one song on the Folk DJ charts.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12715

Artists

Carrie Elkin

With her Red House Records debut release, Call It My Garden, Carrie Elkin has emerged as one of the defining new voices in the world of Texas singer-songwriters, being celebrated by Texas Music Magazine as one of their artists of the year. The voice, the stories, the images, the grace... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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9:00pm CDT

Cheap Girls

Cheap Girls were formed in early 2007 in Lansing, MI. They've toured the U.S., Canada, and UK since forming and average nearly 200 shows per year. Their first release, 2008's "Find Me A Drink Home" self released with help from friends before later being picked up by Vinnie Fiorello's (Less Than Jake/Fueled By Ramen Records) Paper and Plastick Records. Shortly after, they recorded and released their 2nd LP for the label, 2009's "My Roaring 20's" They've also released several singles and seven inch records. The band is currently working on their 3rd LP between tours.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12466

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Cheap Girls

Cheap Girls was formed in 2007, the result of three musicians who’d grown up playing in bands around their hometown coming together to create music. Consisting of brothers Ben and Ian Graham (drums and vocals/bass respectively) and guitarist Adam Aymor, the Lansing, Michigan band... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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9:00pm CDT

Cloud Control

For a band that started on a whim, entering the local University band comp was a turn of fate for Blue Mountains Rock & Rollers Cloud Control. Forming just 3 weeks prior, they took out the title and turned their songs and winnings into a self titled EP which saw them pick up a bunch of local accolades, including Sydney’s Fbi Radio SMAC award for Best Newcomer and the opportunity to tour with Vampire Weekend, Supergrass, Josh Pyke and Yves Klein Blue. After paying their dues on the tour circuit for two years, the band released their critically acclaimed, debut album Bliss Release (Ivy League) in May 2010. The album has gone on to win Best Independent Record at the Australian Independent Music Awards as well as collecting 3 ARIA award nominations and a J Award nomination for Triple J album of the year. Having recently toured the country to sold out audiences nation wide, Cloud Control are heading back over to the UK for the month of November to release and tour their UK debut single with Infectious Records (home to The Temper Trap, Local Natives) before returning to Australia to getting ready to see out the year at some of Australia’s best known Summer Festivals.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11895

Artists

Cloud Control

For a band that started on a whim, entering the local University band comp was a turn of fate for Blue Mountains Rock & Rollers Cloud Control. Forming just 3 weeks prior, they took out the title and turned their songs and winnings into a self titled EP which saw them pick up a bunch... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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9:00pm CDT

Cody Canada & Seth James

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Cody Canada & Seth James

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Antone's

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9:00pm CDT

Creep

Creep are Lauren Flax and Lauren Dillard. They are a duo from Brooklyn, NY. Their debut single has just been released on YOUNG TURKS and is called "Days" The single features guest vocals by Romy Madley Croft of XX. They are getting ready to go on their first tour with Klaxxons this spring and will be releasing their debut album in 2011. Lauren Flax and Lauren Dillard are best friends. They admit that their sound is influenced and inspired by the great trip hop artists known to mankind. They love Portishead, Massive Attack, Beth Orton, Mike Snow, XX, Planning To Rock, The Knife, Blonde Redhead, Lamb, Elizabeth Fraser, Nina Sky and Cee Lo....
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14015

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Creep

Creep are Lauren Flax and Lauren Dillard. They are a duo from Brooklyn, NY. Their debut single has just been released on YOUNG TURKS and is called "Days" The single features guest vocals by Romy Madley Croft of XX. They are getting ready to go on their first tour with Klaxxons this... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Barcelona

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9:00pm CDT

Dam Mantle

Dam Mantle is as much Machine as it is Animal. it often finds itself stuck in a loop where various points in time and various cultures meet and refract each other, this forms a regurgitation of 'now'. Remixing duties are in heavy demand, with upcoming reworks of Gold Panda, Au Revoir Simone, Gonjasufi and Errors with more in the pipeline. He has released two EPs on HALLELUWAH HITS and his own Growing Records. An album will follow in 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12583

Artists

Dam Mantle

Dam Mantle is as much Machine as it is Animal. it often finds itself stuck in a loop where various points in time and various cultures meet and refract each other, this forms a regurgitation of 'now'. Remixing duties are in heavy demand, with upcoming reworks of Gold Panda, Au Revoir... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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9:00pm CDT

Dawn Golden & Rosy Cross

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Dawn Golden & Rosy Cross

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Friends

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9:00pm CDT

Dignan

Bio: "Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity." --Plato Welcome to Dignan. Meet 5 friends from McAllen, Texas:: Andy, Devin, Trey, Heidi and Davy. Meet their auroral melodies, their poetic percussion, and their ethereal lyrics. Meet their shy smiles as they glance downward when asked why they play music together. "This is our community. This is how we show love." Not long ago, these youthful artists were high school students, negotiating the maze of adolescence and self-discovery. Rather than pursue the typical channels of rebellion, however, original band members Andy and Devin chose to spend late nights in the local church sanctuary with their guitars. Drinking Pepsi and writing songs until 5: 00am, the young duo began to develop a sound that would eventually transcend their age and experience. Credit the holy architecture and acoustics, credit the sleep deprivation, credit their need to deal with their circumstances; it was in the wee hours that Dignan was born. Like most young bands, member turnover was high towards the beginning. Andy and Devin played with a number of friends from their hometown before finally recruiting Trey, whom they had met while he was drumming for another band, and Davy, who originally sold and managed merchandise for the band. After befriending Heidi, the only non-Texan in the group, the band was complete. Between the five of them, Dignan brought an extremely eclectic list of musical influence to the table. Ranging from Broken Social Scene and Arcade Fire, to grandparents who specialize in lounge music, to their hometown of McAllen with a 95% Hispanic population, the band had a wide variety of experiences and sounds in their repertoire to choose from. Feeling free to explore, the band began to incorporate an array of different instruments into their songs. What emerged was an array of melodies that brood over love, loss, angst, and crime. Playing primarily in Texas, the band built up a strong local following in the lone star state early on in their career. In 2007, the band recorded their first EP, the guest, releasing it on the indie label Bearded Beauty. They also began touring nationally, and by early 2008, had 3 cross-country runs under their belt. The band is currently working on writing and recording new songs, as well as playing with bands like Ra Ra Riot and Colour Revolt. In the world of complicated musicians, dynamics, and aspirations, Dignan keeps it simple. They love making music, and they love the music they make. As L.I. Wilder said, it is the sweet, simple things of life that are the real ones after all.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11722

Artists

Dignan

Andy Pena Devin Garcia David Palomo Charlie Velahttp://facebook.com/dignanmusic

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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9:00pm CDT

Dominique Young Unique

18-year-old Tampa rapper Dominique Young Unique is making music that is breaking out of the ghetto and reaching out worldwide, and she's doing it with swagger. Taken under the wing of Yo Majesty's producer David Alexander and recording in their studio from aged 12, she certainly shares her mentors' taste for rapid-fire raps and high-speed +8 electro club beats. Youthful, raw and full of bite, this 18 year-old is crashing onto dancefloors with her militaristic mash-up of electro and hip-hop. "YES, I've ruddy seen her. YES, I've ducked and dodged her richocheting shrapnel-pinging verses. And YES, I'm aware of the fact she's underground booty-bass' best stab at a genuine popstar." - NME "Her statacco rhymes serve as the track's bedrock rhythm while the production moves quickly between percussion-only "Lip Gloss" clap to bass-driven 1-3 bop to shimmering new wave. "I'm doin' this right," goes one of the many hooks packed into this short little tune. Pretty much, yeah." - Pitchfork "With the sexy swagger of Lil Kim, the ghetto credibility of Trina and the spitting skills of Nicki Minaj, it’s impossible to ignore Tampa electro rap queen, Dominique Young Unique" - Dazed and Confused "The young female rapper everyone is talking about." - RWD
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14751

Artists

Dominique Young Unique

18-year-old Tampa rapper Dominique Young Unique is making music that is breaking out of the ghetto and reaching out worldwide, and she's doing it with swagger. Taken under the wing of Yo Majesty's producer David Alexander and recording in their studio from aged 12, she certainly shares... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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9:00pm CDT

Emilie Clepper

Of Quebecois and Texan extraction, young folk singer Emilie Clepper releases her second album entitled What You See, a set of songs about the countries residing in her heart, recorded live in the studio with her accomplice, talented multi-instrumentalist Joe Grass. Emilie Clepper's new album features a finely mastered roots sound highlighting her warm and nuanced vocals, in keeping with the tradition of folk singers/songwriters singing with all their body and soul. Emilie shares her folk roots with her Texan family: she inherited this musical legacy, which she embodies with authenticity and personality, from her father Russell Clepper. What You See truly represents a unique musical proposition. The project was skillfully spearheaded by Emilie and her close collaborators, makers of a sincere album that will move you on your first listen. Remarkable talent, beautiful maturity, moving songs. Emilie Clepper: an artist worth discovering on record and on stage.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13609

Artists

Emilie Clepper

Of Quebecois and Texan extraction, young folk singer Emilie Clepper releases her second album entitled What You See, a set of songs about the countries residing in her heart, recorded live in the studio with her accomplice, talented multi-instrumentalist Joe Grass. Emilie Clepper's... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Spill

9:00pm CDT

Family Of The Year

Channeling Fleetwood Mac’s musical stylings with a hint of late-era Beatles, Family of the Year braid catchy melodies, stellar male/female vocals and personal folk tales to create some of the happiest and saddest music you’ve ever heard. The band’s classic musical style has been integrated with a modern fanbase that the band continues to create and release new music for. Family of the Year self-released their debut EP Where’s the Sun on their Washashore imprint in September 2009. The EP showcases a variety of Family’s music, and includes "Let's Go Down," "Castoff," "Summer Girl," "What a Surprise," and "Psyche or Like Scope." Where’s the Sun is available for digital download at FamilyoftheYear.net for an optional donation. Contributions went directly toward the release of the band’s debut full-length album and continue to fund their collective life on the road. In October, Family was handpicked out of 700 artists by Ben Folds and Keith Lockhart to open for Ben and The Boston Pops at Symphony Hall. Shortly after, the band flew west for California shows with Bell X1 before returning east for the CMJ Music Marathon, marking Family Of The Year’s New York debut. SPIN.com selected the band as one 25 Must-Hear Artists from the 2009 CMJ Festival. In November, Family hit the road with Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros in support of Family’s debut album, Songbook, also available for optional donation. In January the band announced the release of an exclusive song every month through their e-mail list in 2010 and followed that with the digital release of their sophomore EP Through the Trees on March 9 under their own imprint, Washashore Records. The band retains their signature folk-inspired style while pushing the musical genre exploration for which they're known on the new EP, which also features friend and fan Willy Mason. Singer Joe Keefe and the rest of the band blend seamless harmonies in the Beach Boys-esque ballad, “Summer Girl,” while “Stupidland” and “Let’s Go Down” are upbeat, catchy folk tunes. Crossing boundries, Through the Trees features the traditional Family sound, but will also include "The Barn," a synth-heavy rock song, as well as "The Princess and the Pea," which embodies a laid-back yet catchy reggae sound. Like most American families, FOTY come from all over. Brothers Joe and Sebastian Keefe grew up in Wales before staking their claim as locals on the rustic country island Martha’s Vineyard. Christina Schroeter is a misfit of Orange County, CA while across the country southern gentleman James Buckey grew up in Jacksonville, FL. Musical veterans Joe, Seb, and James enjoyed local Boston success in their raw rock ensemble Unbusted. The Keefe brothers switched gears when they created the up-tempo indie-pop band The Billionaires, while James pursued a career in sound engineering. Christina, who spent five years of her childhood trying to weasel out of piano lessons, recently resigned from an entertainment PR firm, where she often rushed clients down red carpets before heading to band practice. Joe, Seb, and Jamesy met Christina in LA. Even when they're not practicing, you can bet that this tight-knit group are hanging out. Whether it’s playing board games at the practice space or mellow nights sitting by the backyard fire pit over a jug of wine, FOTY truly consider each other family.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11594

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Family of the Year

To say that Family of the Year has accomplished a lot in a short amount of time would be an understatement. The list of artists that FOTY has played with over the years is notable - fun., Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Walk The Moon, Good Old War, Grouplove, Belle... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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9:00pm CDT

Fast Romantics

Artist Information Biography Fast Romantics formed in Calgary, Canada. It was in the heat of an indie-rock dance party. It was really late at night and there may have been whiskey or beer involved, but that doesn’t matter. What matters is that they all decided to make music together, and thank goodness they did. They’ve played Virgin fest along with Flaming Lips and Stone Temple Pilots. Opened for other awesome bands like The Stills and the Von Bondies. Won radio contests, and toured Canada twice. In 2009, they played a rock show in an Albertan farmer’s garage during a tornado. They were also flown to New York City by Spin Magazine and a fashion designer named John Varvatos, just to rock a giant sweaty concert at the former CBGB’s. And then there was that time that Jeremy Piven cut in and played drums with them. But it doesn't really matter if they’re in a farmhouse, on a legendary New York stage, or jamming with Ari Gold. Fast Romantics just want to make people feel good. In 2010, Fast Romantics saw their music placed in television shows like Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars. They also worked with producer Howard Redekopp. He's produced the New Pornographers, Tegan and Sara, and Mother Mother. That's the sort of name-dropping that means that he is super good at making music. They made a new EP called “Kidcutter”. Also, a man named Mike Fraser has mixed everything they’ve done. He’s mixed bands like Franz Ferdinand, Elvis Costello, and Sam Roberts. Fast Romantics mean business. In fact they just set up camp in Toronto just so they can drive around and play one thousand shows a year. The new EP, released in July 2010, is now available on iTunes. Their debut LP, released in March 2009, is also available. The band is currently working on their sophomore LP, and looking forward to a tour of the US and Canada, including a showcase at SXSW, in March/April 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12251

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Fast Romantics

Artist Information Biography Fast Romantics formed in Calgary, Canada. It was in the heat of an indie-rock dance party. It was really late at night and there may have been whiskey or beer involved, but that doesn’t matter. What matters is that they all decided to make music together... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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9:00pm CDT

Fernando Milagros

Fernando Milagros // Biography A wooden guitar would settle Fernando Milagros proposal, a.k.a the theatrical designer Fernando Briones. After trying electric guitars with his previous band, María Milagros (2003-2005), the singer finally reached acoustic sounds almost casually in the loneliness of homemade composition. Thanks to this experiment his first record was created under the name of “Vacaciones En El Patio de Mi Casa” (Holiday in my backyard) this album picks the whole anecdote of the title to explain the way that Milagros gave life to his debut. After its release, the album became a huge local success. At the same time, the local press applauded Milagros imagination and succeeded strings melodies. That way, Fernando Milagros began a distinctive soloist career that has crossed the country boundaries. Conceived as a handcrafted creation and folk sound, “Vacaciones en el Patio de mi Casa” turned to be Fernando Milagros presentation card under the eaves of Neurotyka Records. Along with this showcase he feed a healthy tour through local bars standing out from the incipient litter of new local song writers and performers such as Gepe, Javier Barría and Manuel García. Songs like “Cumpleaños” and “Reina Japonesa” were transformed in little classics from the singer’s repertory. Because of his constant work over the stages, he captured the attention of French Jane’s Birkin organizers during her visit in Chile. In March 2008, Milagros opened Jane’s concert impressing a lot of people who attended. In that time, Fernando assisted the concert with his colleagues “The Falsos”. After this participation, Fernando once more had the chance to impress the public during the opening of Bill Callahan’s show (Smog) in Chile on September, 2008. During the show, Milagro’s sang some of the new songs that we’re part of his pretty much anticipated second album. With the production of Cristóbal Carvajal, bassist from the French band “Holden”, the singer entered the studio along with the help of The Falsos to record “Por Su Atención Gracias”. This disc represented the challenge of gathering Milagro’s guitar to the sounds of his brand new band with the fixes of the cello player Isidora O’Ryan. Thanks to Carvajal contributions plus mastering from prestigious Gonzalo González they delivered new waves to Fernando’s proposal. “Por Su Atención Gracias” marked a mature sound from Fernando Milagros, who declared his interest to bring close folkloric sounds from his compositions to the popular song format. The record had support from Armonica Discos along with the local distribution from Oveja Negra The album release took place on Cerro San Cristóbal at Tudor Salon in Chile in April 2009; this event actually moved local capital people to fill the place. During the next months, “Por Su Atención Gracias” received pretty good feedback and commentaries from national criticism becoming one of the press favorite’s albums according to annual revision of Musica Popular (www.musicapopular.cl). During 2009, Fernando Milagros held a tight agenda in the capital and also in some boundary regions. In August he participated on ‘Segundo Festival en Solitario’, event in which he shared stage with Manuel García, Camila Moreno, Leo Quinteros and the Argentinean singer Diosque in Art Cinema Normandia. In November, same year, Milagros went back to that same stage in company of Pedropiedra celebrating the huge success of Fernando’s second debut album. Later, Milagros traveled to Antofagasta as special guest of North Catholic University The first week of year 2009, Fernando began an extensive tour in Mexico City; he participated in the third edition of Festival Neutral organized by the Chilean label Quemasucabeza which gathered a big amount of public in a place known as Multiforo Alicia. The musician visited many Mexican locations as well, having a presentation at Centro Cultural España and also at the sixth edition of Festival Diego Rivera. During this period; Fernando’s songs reached the big screen thanks to the release of two movies in which Fernando contributed. The first case corresponds to the documental “El Poder de la Palabra” where the singer composed the whole soundtrack. Later the Chilean- Mexican production called “All- Inclusive” released with great success in Mexico City. During the early 2010's Milagros was contacted by the famous filmmaker Vincent Moon, head of the cult blog La Blogotheque who has recorded performances of bands like REM, Grizzly Bear, Fleet Foxes, Arcade Fire, among many others (http://www.blogotheque . net). He invited Fernando to shoot a "Take Away Show" in the city of Valparaiso, becoming the only Chilean artist that have a participation of its kind in the French blog.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12732

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Fernando Milagros

With three albums under his arm and one to come out, Fernando registers as one of the most representative voices of the new Chilean pop. Songs and sounds that combine Chamanic-Souht American Folk Rock with flashes and lights of Science Fiction and Pop. Post Folk or Science Fiction... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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9:00pm CDT

Go Chic

FUCK SAD SONGS AND SLOW JAMS, THIS IS GO CHIC. Go Chic has played with such notable acts as Peaches(CA), Vicarious Bliss(ED BANGER FR), Dandi Wind(CA), Shitdisco(DIM MAK UK), Death is Not My Aim(JP), etc. 2010: SXSW in Austin TX, USA. Fuji Rock in Japan. TAIWANfest in Vancouver/Toronto. Nominated for "Best Pop Song", "Best Electro/Dance Song", "Most Mind-blowing Music Video" by AVIMA 2010(Asia Pacific VOICE Independent Music Video Awards). Won "Best Genre-Bending Act" and the "Tipped 2 Be The Next Big Thing" award by AVIMA 2010. Biography: Go Chic describes their music as “Electro-Hyphy-Chicks, Hybridized Punk-Blues-Rock” or “sound like Peaches, CSS, Le Tigre”. However, it is far too simple to depict them as merely an electro punk band after listening to their debut album- I am Confused. “2010”, puts together electro punk/electro-garage-rock elements that sound like the spark of when Soulwax meets Garbage. 8-Bit inspired tunes reminds people of the 8-Bit Thrash craze led by Crystal Castles. Striding on the steps of Disco-Funk is “Dance With Her”, a perfect tribute to the Disco Punk spirit of DFA. Not to mention “We’re All Lovers & Runners”, where they have a sniff of 80’s New Wave, which is the “happiest” track in this album. I am Confused, takes us through a delightful experience back in the 90’s indie scene, where vocalist Ariel raps like Princess Superstar and at the same time captivates us with a voice that wonderfully parodies Shirley Manson’s(Garbage). The amazing energy that comes out of every song reminds me of the “New Wave of New Wave” Elastica that emerged from the Pre-Britpop days and has every ability to rise as the leading Riot Girrrlz of today.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12396

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Go Chic

Go Chic hit the scene with brightly colored tights and short shorts, laughing and joking with the crowd as they pumped out raw, catchy, dance-electro, graduated to silver tutus. Known for their exhilarating live performance, Go Chic is quickly gaining world-wide attention with their... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Malaia

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9:00pm CDT

Golden Bear

- Galactic-Forest Rock" is the term used by Golden Bear to describe their sound. The band ties together themes of triumph, hope and excitement, along with rocking anthemic riffs and bombastic beats to create a melodious roar. This roar, combined with Golden Bear's reputation for over-the-top and unpredictable performances has won the group the affection of many music lovers in its Texas hometown. - Galactic Forest Rock contains elements of this earth (rock and roll), and many elements that we would call "spacey", etc. (synths, wild sounds). We love big bombastic beats and melodies. - We all have day jobs. Our singer is a Science teacher. - We have been showcase performers at the South by Southwest Music Festival for a few years. - We performed with such notable acts as Spoon and the Roots at the Summer Breeze Festival in Chicago. - All 3 previous albums (c-side records) have charted in the CMJ (College Music Journal) top 200. The second LP charted in the top 100. - We have toured the Midwest, East Coast, and the South. - The press have said: "Guitar-swinging, trumpet-blasting orgy of anthemic pop... A blur of frenzied dancing and fist-pumping excitement." - SPIN.COM "Golden Bear take their grizzly moniker seriously." - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY ONLINE "Completely original and instantly memorable." - THE ONION "Songs this strong generate a motion and power of their own, powered by a seemingly endless wellspring of hooks and asides." (****)" - AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN "Golden Bear doesn't fit into any mold." - THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE "Endless potential... Simply genius." - TINY MIX TAPES
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11836

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Marq

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9:00pm CDT

Grimes

Grimes is weird pop influenced by styles such as R&B, Industrial, goth, hip hop and Western medieval organum. She is noted for simple but strong percussion, vocal virtuosity, and addictive melodies. Despite having little acquaintance with music before the age of 18, Grimes (born 1988) has overcome this barrier and used it to her advantage, exploding onto the music scene with a sound that is that is far different from that of her peers, and extremely broad in it's references (Mariah Carey, Salem, Cocteau Twins, Gang Gang Dance, The Smiths, Prince). And yet, while all Grimes songs are different and genre-bending, there is a strong sound that is fully her own, characterized primarily by her chameleon-like voice. She cannot read music and has no understanding of theory or notation, so her attempts to imitate often fail. Rather, the result is particularly unique, strangely beautiful, sometimes scary, frequently melancholic and catchy as hell.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10868

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Club de Ville

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9:00pm CDT

Hadden Sayers

Hadden Sayers is gearing up to catch the attention of the roots music world. The Texas-bred Sayers artfully combines his love for the blues and his Americana-leaning songwriting craftsmanship on his new album 'Hard Dollar', scheduled for release May 3 and to be followed by a national tour. Sayers continues to grow his career, driven by extensive touring, radio airplay, and word of mouth. He has played guitar in B.B. King's rhythm section The Silent Partners, and for the Blues Foundation's Female Blues Artist of the Year. Grammy Award-nominated Ruthie Foster. He has also performed at some of the most prestigious blues and jazz festivals in the world, including Monterey and Telluride, while sharing the stage with Bonnie Raitt, Los Lobos, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Derek Trucks, Bruce Hornsby, Delbert Mclinton, Darius Rucker and many others. After a hiatus from his own touring career, Hadden is poised to re-enter the spotlight as a bandleader with the release of 'Hard Dollar'.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13412

Artists

Hadden Sayers

Hadden Sayers is gearing up to catch the attention of the roots music world. The Texas-bred Sayers artfully combines his love for the blues and his Americana-leaning songwriting craftsmanship on his new album 'Hard Dollar', scheduled for release May 3 and to be followed by a national... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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9:00pm CDT

Head for the Hills

Rooted in the tradition of bluegrass, the music of Head for the Hills is a vibrant mixture of homegrown compositions, traditional harmonies, and a progressive approach to improvisation. The group’s engaging lyrical nature and songwriting seems to evoke reminiscent feelings of inspiration & timelessness while also visiting modern society. In the live setting, Head for the Hills can venture into a myriad of musical styles and sonic landscapes that caters to a boundless array of listeners. 2010 has been an outright explosive year for the quartet, having been voted by the Westword (Denver, CO) as the “Best Bluegrass” band in Colorado, a highly esteemed honor. Additionally, the band has been receiving national radio recognition and attention, from their recently released self-titled studio effort (Produced by Drew Emmitt) which peaked at #111 on the CMJ Top 200. This endearing release captures the true essence of the consistently evolving group. . Many respected avenues have sighted Head for the Hills as the next breath of fresh air to emerge from the acoustic realm. With their new release Head for the Hills and an ever evolving approach to progressive acoustic music, there is no telling what successes lay ahead for this group of talented musicians.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13543

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Head for the Hills

"Head for the Hills has created a sound that is all at once organic, precise, timeless, and brand-new,” as reported by the Missoula Independent. The acclaimed Colorado quartet has been receiving nation-wide recognition in response to their refreshing take on acoustic music. Described... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Momo's

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9:00pm CDT

Hotel Mama

Hotel Mama, Bogotan group formed since 2006, is becoming one of the best at the time of proposing and risking with musical genders from within the country through rock and funk, actually breaking some aesthetic conventions of fusion music and the new rock in Colombia. Their proposal calls for a progressive and urban experience of new music. The band has received excellent reviews from the public (Colombia / Venezuela / Mexico / Ecuador / USA / Spain / Italy) and form experienced and demanded critical of the country music scene. Major magazines such as Rolling Stone (Latin America), SPIN (USA), CMJ Marathon NY (USA), Shock (Colombia), Semana (Colombia / International), Bacanika (Colombia), Wave (Ecuador), have highlighted the music made by these five young people who are full of energy at live, musical acuity, complicity on stage and refreshing fusion. In 2008 the magazine Semana reviewed the album of the band as one of the top 10 of Colombia and during this year the Rolling Stone LA, chose the song "Arena Blanca" as one of the five top singles of the year. During July 2009 the CMJ festival in New York and Sonicbids chose the band as Spotlight at their portals, with another indie groups of the world. During the same year they received attention from various countries such as USA, France and Spain at the first Round of Cultural Businesses in the CCB and were ready in 2010 to sign with their first U.S. record label. These important awards have earned them invitations to play on stage at massive outdoor festivals like Rock al parque (one of the most important in Latin America) and Quitu Raymi in Ecuador, but also at exigent and specialized scenarios such as the National Museum of Colombia and the Leon de Greiff auditorium (the largest in the country) and in different national TV channels where they have made some unplugged concerts, interviews and tributes to other artists. In 2010 the group recorded a 3 tracks EP called "El grande", which means "The big one", releasing their first single "La corriente" in early November. With this new work the band shows a sound, image and staging much stronger with songs like "La ausencia" and "Dígame Usted".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14573

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Hotel Mama

Hotel Mama, Bogotan group formed since 2006, is becoming one of the best at the time of proposing and risking with musical genders from within the country through rock and funk, actually breaking some aesthetic conventions of fusion music and the new rock in Colombia. Their proposal... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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9:00pm CDT

If By Yes

Vocalist Petra Haden with Yuka Honda of Cibo Matto, Yuko Araki & Shimmy Shimizu of Cornelius. Special SXSW guests include Nels Cline and Trevor Dunn. Debut album out March 22. Sail away on scintillating solar winds. If By Yes is guaranteed to seduce you with their utterly exquisite and playful sensibilities, futuristic rhythms, and other-worldly sounds.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11833

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If By Yes

Vocalist Petra Haden with Yuka Honda of Cibo Matto, Yuko Araki & Shimmy Shimizu of Cornelius. Special SXSW guests include Nels Cline and Trevor Dunn. Debut album out March 22. Sail away on scintillating solar winds. If By Yes is guaranteed to seduce you with their utterly exquisite... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Elysium

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9:00pm CDT

Jim Bianco

Jim Bianco's new record "LOUDMOUTH" will be unmuzzled and released on April 5th, 2011. LOUDMOUTH|ˈloudˌmouθ| noun a person who tends to talk too much in an offensive or tactless way. And so Jim Bianco goes at it again; exposing, embarrassing and offending ex-girlfriends, future girlfriends, fellow singer/songwriters and, most notably, himself. Speaking to the sinner and the heartbroken in all of us, Jim Bianco has sifted through the filth and wreckage in his heart and put it to music on his new record, “LOUDMOUTH”. And as always, he’s done it in a way that makes women want to simultaneously sleep with him and slap him in the face; and men want to pick a fight and sing along. The songs on LOUDMOUTH explore the reckless depths of a troublemaker, the devastation of a broken heart, the irony of being in love with someone who treats you like shit and the whimsical inclinations of a temporary secretary who dreams of being an elevator operator. “There is humor on this record, but there is a darkness that comes along with it. You’ll get an occasional laugh, but it won’t be free. And there is no love song. There are songs of lust, songs of loss and songs of longing, but no love song.” Bianco, who has always been a fiercely independent artist, funded the record entirely through his fans. “With the decline in funding for the arts that we’ve seen over the past few years, and the fact that music is so accessible that it’s essentially free, I’m thankful that I can put out an album and tour independently with only the support of my fans. I’m grateful for the direct relationship I have with my fan base; it allows me to continue making the music that I like for the people who want it – all without a middle-man to muck up the process.” Bianco’s fans are also grateful for the direct line they have to him. But it’s not only about the music. There’s a sensibility that Bianco radiates in all his art. “I began blogging from the road just to pass the time. There’s something redemptive about having people read about my follies and laugh and cry along with me.” Bianco’s writing has received such a positive response from fans that he is in the process of publishing a book of short stories, which he plans to sell on tour in 2011. As if that weren’t enough, Bianco has recently taken to writing, acting, directing and editing his own silent films, which have garnered not only the attention of his fans, but of cinephiles including Lorenzo DeStefano, the head of the Ventura Film Society. “Bianco’s films are a throwback to another era. He touches upon the human spirit in a simplistic way that is charming, yet profound.” But at heart, Bianco is a performer. With a firecracker’s presence on-stage, vocal chords that crack the plaster, and an occasional burlesque dancer, it is truly a wonder to watch him command a room. With LOUDMOUTH, it’s as if Bianco has transformed himself from the juggling clown of the circus into to it’s ringleader. But make no mistake - he’s still in the circus.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13678

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Jim Bianco

Jim Bianco's new record "LOUDMOUTH" will be unmuzzled and released on April 5th, 2011. LOUDMOUTH|ˈloudˌmouθ| noun a person who tends to talk too much in an offensive or tactless way. And so Jim Bianco goes at it again; exposing, embarrassing and offending ex-girlfriends, future... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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9:00pm CDT

Joan of Arc

Although most bands struggle with distancing themselves from the seemingly infinite number of musicians who have come before, when Joan of Arc set about writing its new record the innovative group had only one past example to compete with: itself. "I think it's harder for a band to make a tenth record, than it is to make a first record," says Tim Kinsella, who remains the one permanent member of the Joan of Arc lineup. "There is more freedom to be daring, but there is also your own standard to live up to and surpass." It's obvious that Kinsella has succeeded in doing just that. Given the unconventional music style that characterizes the group's discography, Flowers pushes new boundaries by housing 13 songs that seamlessly glide together in a unique fashion. Here, the band weaves organized, structured pieces with frequent instrumental stretches to create a very natural flow from start to finish. To complete this collection of songs, Kinsella and the latest incarnation of his live band entered the studio with no instruments, and hardly any completed songs. Instead, the group simply did what felt right, using what was available to all the musicians who had recorded there previously "pianos, acoustics, and synthesizers" to create a new batch of music after only two days. The song "Fasting"is one of Flowers' more expressive instrumentals. A consistent, electronic droning illustrates the mood and paves the way for the following track "Explain Yourself #2." This song is strikingly opposite with a concise, driving drum beat matched with random bursts of guitar and organ. Kinsella sings, "No one wants to die with a couple hundred bucks still stuck in the sock drawer." Wanting to counteract the raw emotional overtones of Boo Human, Kinsella describes Flowers as "more like sculpting a garden as a whole. Even before we started, we knew Flowers would have to be a little cooler and more formal." That's not to say this record doesn't contain the unique characteristic staples Joan of Arc is known for. On songs like "Fogbow,"Kinsella dabbles with gargling electronic synthesizers while stating the painfully obvious: "Some people try not to eat too much. Some other people try to eat enough." These contradictory associations are what Kinsella illustrates so well in Flowers. Just as the title Flowers could suggest the album is an offering for everything in life 'love and death, celebration and consolation," also could be read in the sense of growth. Birthing new forms and techniques are what make Joan of Arc who they are, and Flowers illustrates this idea of maturation perfectly. Over the course of a year in four different sessions with four different lineups, Flowers evolved into what it is now. Recorded and mixed by Graeme Gibson (Califone, The 1900s, Catfish Haven) at Chicago's Clava Studios, Flowers encapsulates the idea of improvisation and growth perfectly. This experience summarizes the spirit of Joan of Arc. It is a mentality that embraces contradictions and tears apart common musical structures only to rebuild them without a blueprint. Joan of Arc continue to succeed in doing what many strive for with a new album: creating an obscure combination of familiar, obvious ideas while sticking with the notion that "if it feels good, do it."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12465

Artists

Joan of Arc

Although most bands struggle with distancing themselves from the seemingly infinite number of musicians who have come before, when Joan of Arc set about writing its new record the innovative group had only one past example to compete with: itself. "I think it's harder for a band to... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Parish

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9:00pm CDT

Kina Grannis

Kina started playing shows at the age of 4 in front of her stuffed animals. Now she plays in front of people. In 2007, Kina joined YouTube, made a music video and entered herself into a contest. A few months later, her video for "Message From Your Heart" aired during the Superbowl and its 97 million viewers (or 194 million eyeballs, depending on how you're keeping track) and she walked away with a record deal. Since then, Kina has regularly posted her songs on YouTube, amassing many millions of views, and toured throughout North America, including sold out shows at Los Angeles' Troubadour and New York City's Highline Ballroom. Her songs have been heard on television shows such as ABC's General Hospital and MTV's College Life. She has self-released three EPs, and in February of 2010, Kina independently released her debut full-length album, Stairwells, which debuted on Billboard's Top 200 and #5 on iTunes' Pop Chart. Her music is both sweet and melancholy, but always filled with hope. She'd want you to know that she saves drowning honeybees from pools whenever she gets the chance.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11956

Artists

Kina Grannis

Kina started playing shows at the age of 4 in front of her stuffed animals. Now she plays in front of people. In 2007, Kina joined YouTube, made a music video and entered herself into a contest. A few months later, her video for "Message From Your Heart" aired during the Superbowl... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Kinch

Kinch is an indie pop band from Phoenix, Arizona. Their sound has been described as "an alt-rock pop style reminiscent of a few Brit bands, hearkening back to the sensibilities of '60s garage rock." The band's debut album, Advances, was honored as the Best Arizona Album of 2008 by the Phoenix New Times. Their pop sound has drawn comparisons to Coldplay and The Strokes, while others have likened them to Ben Folds, The Arcade Fire and Blur. In the winter of 2009, Kinch released a 3-song EP entitled "The Economic Chastisement." The EP was recorded over 2 days at a home studio in Austin, Texas. They followed it up with "Collars and Sleeves," a 4-song EP released in the summer combining the bands two most prominent styles, guitar rock and piano rock. Amid several US tours, Kinch has most recently been recording their second full length to be released in 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13055

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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9:00pm CDT

King of Spain

Hailing from Tampa, FL King of Spain is the ambient-pop creation of Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Matt Slate and bassist Daniel Wainright. Their Brian Wilson-esque vocal harmonies, airy mix of electronic and acoustic rhythms, and spacious guitar sounds blend together to create sound that is truly unique and beautiful. With one Full-Length (Entropy), and an EP (PEEK) to their name, released on New Granada Records, the duo are currently working on tracks for a second album, and an upcoming cassette / MP3 single release. "Entropy is an artful collection of intricately crafted electro-folk songs, built with pulsating guitars, strange ambient sounds and looped vocal parts that showcase Slate's distinctively raspy voice. It's a refreshingly rich and unpredictable mix drenched in reverb and spacious effects." - NPR "King of Spain creates intricate songs, full of sincere emotion, released by adding pastoral guitar notes and repeating melodies at just the right moments. It took Matt Slate 5 years to get back to writing songs again and while the wait was worth it his music is too good to be kept away for that long again." - Delusions of Adequacy Entropy instantly launches you into a dreamscape of airy spacious melodies and effects. Tantalizing pop hooks are marred by nothing, not even the small recording budget, and find a special place wrapped tightly inside of emotional verses and words with a slight nod to ambient pop ala Brian Eno. Simply stunning." - Smother.net ___________________________________________ NEW GRANADA RECORDS www.newgranada.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13141

Artists

King of Spain

Hailing from Tampa, FL King of Spain is the ambient-pop creation of Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Matt Slate and bassist Daniel Wainright. Their Brian Wilson-esque vocal harmonies, airy mix of electronic and acoustic rhythms, and spacious guitar sounds blend together to create... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Ghost Room

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9:00pm CDT

Language Room

It started out as a typical 6th Street night in Austin, TX when Todd Sapio literally bumped into old friend Scott Graham. The two, both sick of the Los Angeles music scene, had relocated to Austin in search of a new direction. Soon after reuniting, the West Coast refugees began writing music together. In need of a bassist, Scott introduced his brother Matt into the band after only a few rehearsals. Two nights before an important gig, the band's drummer vanished and was never heard from again. Instead of canceling the show, the band frantically searched for someone to cover for the lost appendage. As fate would have it, Caleb Kelly, also a newcomer to Austin, felt it was his calling to create music and moved from Colorado to do just that. Caleb did more than just cover that night - he filled the final void in the quartet's lineup. In September 2007, the newly formed Language Room began playing small shows in the Austin area. After winning a local Battle of the Bands competition, Language Room decided to use the cash to record their first EP with Los Angeles friend Derek Jones. From this EP, the song Make Me Choose soon became the introduction song for Livestrong.com and Don't Cover Your Eyes was featured in the movie The Beacon. Following their success, another opportunity presented itself in a local music store when Sapio met bassist Matt Noveskey of Blue October. After liking what he heard, Noveskey decided to hit the studio with Language Room to produce their debut album, One by One (2008). In 2010, In Lines, the first single off the band's new self-titled album, Language Room (produced by Noveskey and mixed by Chuck Alkazian), caught fire followed by the album's release on iTunes August 10th, 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12952

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Language Room

Language Room is an indie/alternative/rock band from Austin, TX. The band has been together since 2007. They released a self-titled debut album in 2010, an EP entitled 'Skin & Heart & Lungs' in 2012, and are currently working on their sophomore full-length effort.http://languager... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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9:00pm CDT

LDFD

Justin Ledford (LDFD) was born in Amarillo, Texas U.S.A. His unique sound is inspired by a smattering of production tools he started with when he was younger. 'I started making beats with a Radio Shack Moog from the 80's, an SP-404, my guitar and random percussion instruments.' His live sets incorporate elements of UK Funky, Dubstep, House and Hip-Hop. He is both a member of the international artist collective Broken Teeth and the Dallas Dubstep crew 'Dub Assembly'. Headedup by Jason Mundo, Dub Assembly's first generation stateside Dubstep events have offered LDFD a healthy home. He has been featured at events with Gaslamp Killer, Daedelus, Samiyam, Free the Robots, Hatcha and Noah D. In one short year LDFD's dazzling efforts in the studio have come under high praise and have been supported by artists such as LV, Starkey, and Distal. It's no wonder that he already has an EP coming out on Daedelus' label, Magical Properties.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15052

Artists

LDFD

Justin Ledford (LDFD) was born in Amarillo, Texas U.S.A. His unique sound is inspired by a smattering of production tools he started with when he was younger. 'I started making beats with a Radio Shack Moog from the 80's, an SP-404, my guitar and random percussion instruments.' His... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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9:00pm CDT

Lenka

Just before Lenka steps on stage to begin recording her video for her first single “The Show,” she makes a promise: “I want to write more songs about being in love. On album two you’ll hear more of those.” It was 2008, and at the time, her self-titled debut album had yet to drop and there was a lot yet to come for the petite Australian singer, including a move to America, live appearances on Conan O’Brien and other late-night talk shows, and the celebratory moment when her album hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. Oh…and there was also an engagement to James Gulliver Hancock, a visual artist with whom she’s shared many creative collaborations. So, this year, she makes good on her word and returns with Two, an album full of love songs. But, as you’ll hear, not all of Two’s songs were all spun from lazy, romantic mornings. That’s because, thanks to the success of her debut, Lenka spent most of 2009 touring the world. She played intimate clubs and large festivals like Bumbershoot and Summer Sonic. And, while the stage wasn’t new territory for her – she’d previously fronted the indie band Decoder Ring and had acted professionally in her teenage years – traveling to 21 countries in ten months was eye-opening. “It was intense. Life is just so concentrated when you’re on the road. One day feels like a month.” She continues, “But, I’ve always been a little bit of a gypsy, so I do love it. I really wanted to get more out of it than just touring as a musician. I wanted to connect with people and almost pretend that I was just traveling, like backpacking or something to experience the different cultures.” She was impressed by many of the countries she was seeing for the first time on that tour, like Denmark, Japan, and Thailand, but it was her experience in Vietnam that really blew her away. “It’s rare for an artist to get the opportunity to perform in Vietnam, so I felt quite honored and lucky.” The incredible experiences just kept coming, and between them, Lenka had to find a way to process all of those new sights, sounds, and emotions. She turned to what had gotten her there in the first place. “I was writing as a way to process. That’s the wonderful thing about being a songwriter. You have some way to put out all of the emotions and reactions to what you’re seeing. I probably wrote 35 songs when working on this album.” Some of that processing included dealing with the toll of being away from almost everyone she knew and adjusting to the move from Sydney to Los Angeles and from Los Angeles to Brooklyn, and inspired tracks like the determined “Roll with the Punches” and the plucky “Sad Song.” Regarding the latter, she says, “I had been indulging in the depression, but I was just emerging out of it and I used that song to snap myself out of it. I think we just all fall and stumble constantly and usually when I write the song is when I’m getting up again.” But, not all of those growing pains were bad. “I think I grew up quite a lot last year. I learned so much about the world and myself as an artist and felt like I came into my own a little bit more as a woman as well. I’m less timid now and a bit more sassy, a bit more gutsy.” That inner strength guided her in the decision to travel to London to record a portion of Two with David Kosten (Bat for Lashes). She says, “I had spent so much of the year traveling, I wanted to give it a bit of an international sound and London is such a big music city.” And while she admits that the physical location doesn’t really matter once you’re inside a dark studio, recording in the The Kinks’ studio was unique. “There were all these vibes in there and tourists would come by. Some were shaking they were so excited to see it. But, for us, it was cool because all The Kinks’ original instruments were in there and I got to use their mellotron from the 1970s.” She also had the courage to take her album in a different direction than her last, one that is more distinctly electronic. That’s evident from the moment it opens with the bright, dance-friendly song “Two” that she co-wrote with British artist Eg White (he also worked on the more emotionally-intense “Here to Stay”), but even more so on songs like “Heart Skips a Beat.” For that song, which was inspired by a time she told a doctor that her heart occasionally skips a beat and he suggested maybe she was just in love, she turned to musician/producer Guy Sigsworth who had previously worked with Björk on some of her most well-known tracks. Lenka admits, “I never really liked electronic music when I was a teenager. Björk was the first artist that made me realize it wasn’t illegal to have a computer beat in a song and that it can still be beautiful and emotional.” One track quickly turned into three and she asked him to take the reins on two more love songs: “Shock Me into Love” and “You Will Be Mine.” But, no matter what the subject, the songs, be they about love or coming into her own, reveal a braver Lenka, even more ready to take on the world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11041

Artists

Lenka

Just before Lenka steps on stage to begin recording her video for her first single “The Show,” she makes a promise: “I want to write more songs about being in love. On album two you’ll hear more of those.” It was 2008, and at the time, her self-titled debut album had yet... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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9:00pm CDT

Little Tybee

Little Tybee is something of a mini orchestra with its ever-evolving five to ten members all engaged in intricate musicianship. Their name comes from a tiny island off the coast of their native Georgia, where, legend has it an undetonated atomic bomb from the 1950s lies missing. They jokingly attribute the quirkiness of their debut album Building a Bomb to the long-term effects of eating radiation-drenched seafood, but it’s more likely they were just born that way. Their compositions transcend genres and pack a much bigger sound than their title implies. They create not only music; but inspiration, motivation, and a celebration of the world around them. Now wrapping up their second album, Little Tybee is planning a US tour around March/April of next year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13406

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Little Tybee

Little Tybee is something of a mini orchestra with its ever-evolving five to ten members all engaged in intricate musicianship. Their name comes from a tiny island off the coast of their native Georgia, where, legend has it an undetonated atomic bomb from the 1950s lies missing. They... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Swan Dive

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9:00pm CDT

Lynval Golding and Contra Coup

Lynval Golding (born 24 July 1951, Saint Catherine, Jamaica) is best known as a rhythm guitarist and vocalist with the British 2 Tone Records band, The Specials. He went on to co-found Fun Boy Three with Terry Hall and Neville Staples. Recently he was touring with the English Beat, a reunion version of another second wave ska band, and played with a newer band, Stiff Upper Lips, in the Seatlle, Washington area. In 2007, he appeared at the Glastonbury Festival, on the Pyramid Stage, with Lily Allen. He also appeared on the Park Stage with Terry Hall, Damon Albarn and Shlomo. Later that year he appeared with Pama International, at the Dunstaffnage music festival near Oban, Scotland, as well as many other European dates. IN 2009, The Specials reunited and have since been playing to huge sold out venues. In May of 2010, Lynval played a string of shows with Billy Geoghegan and Mark Wilson, of the band Contra Coup. It worked well and plans were made to work on Lynval's new record together, along with Lynval's long time friend, Andy Sodt. A Lynval Golding European tour is being planned for summer 2011. Contra Coup - The Foundation of this eight-piece group is heavy drum and bass rhythms topped with sweet melodies and harmonies, all fusing with the same bold originality that defined the 1977 punk scene. Contra Coup formed as a band in November 2006 after several members of a temporary backing band, The Lonestar Rockers, completed a tour of the Southern United States with reggae legend Clinton Fearon (Studio One, The Gladiators, Black Ark Studio). Inspired by Fearon's authentic and original style, these musicians - former members of The Stingers ATX, Five Ton Chicken, Burning Spear's Burning Band, DJ Kane of the Kumbia Kings and many others- gathered in a recording studio three months later to record On Time, their first full-length album, which was produced by Fearon, and included four dub versions mixed by Victor Rice, who has produced records for such acts as The SLackers, The Toasters, Rocker-T and many more. While being a very cohesive unit in the studio, Contra Coup has evolved into a very dynamic live act as well. Contra Coup is featured on the "Love I Can Feel - A Groove For The Cure" benefit record along with such artists as Doreen Shaffer, Clinton Fearon, General Smiley and many more. Contra Coup played the backing tracks for the record as well as performed the title track. A second European tour proved successful, in May 2009, taking the band to more than a dozen more cities than the previous tour of Europe in 2006-2007. IN early 2010, the band released their sophomore record, a double L.P. titled "Run For The Moon". This record featured many guest artists that the band has worked with from all over the world. After a fairly quiet release of the record, dur to health issues experienced by one of the band, they immediately started work on the next one, due to be released in July 2011. Though there were limited live performances in 2010, Contra Coup has teamed up with Lynval Golding (The Specials, Fun Boy Three) to work on two new records and to perform together in Spring/Summer of 2011. A summer European tour is being planned to promote the new records by both Lynval Golding and Contra Coup.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11295

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Lynval Golding and Contra Coup

Lynval Golding (Coventry, U.K / Seattle, WA) Contra Coup (Austin, TX / Seattle, WA)http://mossburgmusic.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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9:00pm CDT

MarchFourth Marching Band

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MarchFourth Marching Band

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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9:00pm CDT

Nana Rizinni

Singer and Drummer Nana Rizinni has played as a sidewoman for many artists in Brazil and London. In 2009 she began singing and composing and recorded her EP "Bacon Eggs". Now she is getting ready to release her debut album "I Said", with songs of her own.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14893

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Nana Rizinni

Singer and Drummer Nana Rizinni has played as a sidewoman for many artists in Brazil and London. In 2009 she began singing and composing and recorded her EP "Bacon Eggs". Now she is getting ready to release her debut album "I Said", with songs of her own.

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Copa

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9:00pm CDT

Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea

“This is the record I’ve been wanting to make since I was 12,” says Nicole Atkins. “It has so many layers, it’s able to do whatever it wants without defining itself as one thing.” It’s been a tumultuous three years since the release of Atkins’ acclaimed 2007 debut, Neptune City, but the wait has proved worth it. Mondo Amore is a courageous, provocative work, fraught with dramatic tension, sweeping emotions, and musical ambition. With Atkins’ remarkable voice commanding attention at the forefront, songs like “My Baby Don’t Lie” and the searing “This Is For Love” capture the raw ache and self-reflective disillusionment of a love gone bad. Daytrotter described Atkins’ recent session as “a pretty soundtrack to violent waters,” which the New Jersey-born singer/songwriter sees as a spot-on portrayal of the album itself. “When you listen to it, it feels like a movie,” Atkins says. “From the beginning of it, the first song is ‘Vultures,’ which is a perfect intro song to what the actual record is about. And by the time you hear the end, with ‘The Tower,’ it’s almost like your stomach hurts, because you can feel the pain in it.” Mondo Amore has its genesis in a time of extreme turbulence for Atkins, a period which saw her parting ways with her former (major) label while also dealing with the painful termination of “a relationship that should’ve ended two years before it actually did.” As if all that weren’t enough, her former backing band, The Sea, abandoned ship just a week into the January 2010 start of recording the new album. “Things got kinda weird and dark,” she says. “Writing these songs was my way of trying to work out what was happening. I was breaking up with my boyfriend, my band, and my label, all at the same time.” Having spent the past few years living in her native Asbury Park, Atkins dealt with these seismic shifts by returning to her adopted home of Brooklyn. Despite limited resources, she rallied her many musical friends – including guitarists David Moltz and Irina Yalkowsky, bassist Jeremy Kay, and drummer Chris Donofrio – and set to work at The Seaside Lounge Recording Studio in Park Slope. Most significantly, producer Phil Palazzolo (A.C. Newman, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists) offered his services behind the glass. “Working with Phil has been one of the best experiences ever,” she says. “I’ll have an idea and he’ll say, ‘Okay, let’s try it.’ Whereas other producers would say, ‘Are you serious? That’ll never work.’ Working with Phil felt like hanging out with my best friend every day.” Atkins’ goal from the get-go was to create a more volatile sound than she had ever previously attempted, a sonic approach akin to such influences as Scott Walker and Nick Cave, while also touching on longtime inspirations like the blues and classic 60s psychedelic rock. “The production of the last record was a little bit too cheery for my taste,” Atkins says. “It was really lush and pretty and this time I wanted to deconstruct the sound a little bit. With everything that was going on, and because of the subject matter, I knew I needed something more aggressive.” Through it was undeniably painful, Atkins is strikingly pragmatic about her relationship’s end, describing the breakup as “dark and sad and sexy, rather than bitter and pissed.” As such, songs like “You Were The Devil” and “War Is Hell” (featuring counterpoint vocals from My Morning Jacket’s Jim James) display a deep range of emotional feedback, with Atkins bravely taking ownership of her own role in the scenario. “I don’t think any of these songs are mean,” she says. “I feel like they’re putting blame on both people, rather than just ‘You’re a jerk.’ It’s more of a passive/aggressive apology letter for me being crazy too.” As for her separation with her label, Atkins explains simply, “I knew where I was going with the record so I said, ‘Look, if you don’t hear it, I hear it, so just let me go.’” One happy by-product came from an A&R rep’s suggestion that Atkins team up with another songwriter in an effort to craft a mainstream hit. The idea, while misbegotten, struck a chord and Atkins entered into collaboration with one of her all-time favorite tunesmiths, Robert Harrison of Austin, Texas’ psych-pop legends Cotton Mather and Future Clouds & Radar. The two came together after Atkins waxed effusive about Harrison in an Austin Chronicle interview. Moved by what he’d read in his local paper, Harrison reached out to Atkins via MySpace and a fast friendship was formed, resulting in two of Mondo Amore’s standout tracks: “Cry, Cry, Cry” and “Hotel Plaster.” “Writing music by yourself can be a pretty lonely thing,” Atkins says. “Working with Robert was like having a musical friend to rant about your life with and then jam. He was almost living my life with me, helping me try to make sense of everything. It was cool for both of us because neither of us had ever written with somebody else before. I’m pretty sure I’m going to write songs with him until we’re both really old.” The loose collective of musicians who assisted Atkins on Mondo Amore has now morphed into a leaner, meaner backing combo, now dubbed The Black Sea. Comprising Yalkowsky, Kay and drummer Ezra Oklan, the band has given Atkins still more reason to be enthused about her future. “This is the best lineup I’ve ever played with,” she says. “It feels like a family, like a band of brothers and sisters. With that in mind, Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea is planning to do “a ridiculous amount of touring.” An inveterate road warrior, Atkins is eager to adapt the finely crafted songs of Mondo Amore for the in-your-face directness of live performance. “This band is really into it, almost as much as I am,” she says. “We’re trying to figure out how to work these songs for a trio, with me just singing. Trying to make the biggest sound possible with the least amount of people.” As its all-encompassing title suggests, Mondo Amore is a big, bold collection, a grandly romantic song cycle fraught with all the passion, anger, tenderness, and devotion of Atkins’ own extraordinary heart. “It’s so much love,” she agrees, “it’s borderline obsessive.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14678

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Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea

“This is the record I’ve been wanting to make since I was 12,” says Nicole Atkins. “It has so many layers, it’s able to do whatever it wants without defining itself as one thing.” It’s been a tumultuous three years since the release of Atkins’ acclaimed 2007 debut... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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9:00pm CDT

Primitive Weapons

Brooklyn post-rock/metal band PRIMITIVE WEAPONS has signed to NYC’s Shinebox Recordings for the release of its debut EP in early 2011. The group features in its ranks ex-members of Milhouse, Error Type 11, Mind Over Matter, Chariots, Instruction, Milagro and Aeschylus and “bonds the American tradition of pointless art with the ecstatic nature of religious ceremony to provide a new aural ritual for the bored."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13991

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Primitive Weapons

"Primitive Weapons, a N.Y. quintet featuring Long Island hardcore scene vets who like plowing Deadguy and AmRep into dark sludge and doom, follow a self-titled 2011 7" with a frantic, but spacious debut LP, The Shadow Gallery, out March 13 on Prosthetic." - Brandon Stosuy

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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9:00pm CDT

Rebel Diaz

Fronted by MC's Rodstarz and Mc/Producer G1, Rebel Diaz shows us the true global power of Hip Hop. After first performing at an immigrant rights march in New York City in 2006 in front of a half million people, the bilingual duo has taken the international community by storm with their explosive live shows. With influences ranging from dirty south bounce to South American folk, Rebel Diaz combines classic boom bap tradition with Hip Hop's global impact. They have shared the stage with the likes of Common, Mos Def, and Public Enemy while feeling right at home with acts like Rage Against the Machine, and Mala Rodriguez. Recent tours in Spain, Germany,Venezuela, Guatemala, and Chile, have only solidified their international appeal. On the heals of their critically acclaimed Otro Guerrillero mixtape series, Rebel Diaz will soon be releasing their debut album, The Radical Dilemma. With roots in Chicago and now based in the South Bronx, NY, Rebel Diaz has also piqued the interest of the academic community with their poignant social commentary and energetic performances. They have spent the last two years visiting dozens of colleges and universities, facilitating workshops, speaking on panels, and performing at national conferences. Building on this growing network of positive young people in Hip Hop, the group recently opened a community arts center in the South Bronx, the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11761

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Rebel Diaz

Fronted by MC's Rodstarz and Mc/Producer G1, Rebel Diaz shows us the true global power of Hip Hop. After first performing at an immigrant rights march in New York City in 2006 in front of a half million people, the bilingual duo has taken the international community by storm with... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Nuvola

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9:00pm CDT

RUN DMT

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RUN DMT

RUN DMT’s sound reflects a torrid love affair with heavy basslines, thunderous beats, and haunting melodies. Formed in Austin, TX in the summer of 2010, RUN DMT approached heavy bass music without borders; touching on Dubstep, Drumstep, Trap-beats, Moombahton, atmospheric Downtempo... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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9:00pm CDT

Secret Cities

Started by MJ Parker and Charlie Gokey at the tender age of 15, Secret Cities grew out of a shared love of psychedelic pop and a pen-pal arrangement that saw the pair trading 4-track tapes through the mail. The band eventually expanded to a trio with the addition of fellow Midwesterner and kindred spirit Alex Abnos on drums. After a few small releases on Baltimore’s Fall Records, the band released its proper full length debut (the well-received Pink Graffiti) in 2010 on Western Vinyl. Following a nationwide tour in support of that release, the band spent several intense months writing and recording new material, re-imagining their sound as a fractured take on classic AM radio pop. Strange Hearts, the resulting album, is due in early March on Western Vinyl.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11878

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Secret Cities

Started by MJ Parker and Charlie Gokey at the tender age of 15, Secret Cities grew out of a shared love of psychedelic pop and a pen-pal arrangement that saw the pair trading 4-track tapes through the mail. The band eventually expanded to a trio with the addition of fellow Midwesterner... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Lamberts

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9:00pm CDT

Skampida

"SKAMPIDA" have become one of the most successful and popular group's to emerge from Colombia. In over 12 years of existence, "SKAMPIDA" has demonstrated to be one of the most versatile and restless musical groups from Colombia and Latin America. "SKAMPIDA" is one of the top musical groups of their time. They launched their first album titled "No Te Quedes Afuera," or "Don't Stay Outside" in 2002. Among the long plays recorded by them during this time, the most remarkable are "INDIFERENCIA', "CASTANEDA", "CIRCULO VICIOSO", "FUERZA DE TRABAJO" and "UNA ESTRELLA MAS." "SKAMPIDA" has been climbing the musical ladder since they first carne onto the music scene in 1998. They have performed with renowned artists and musical groups such as ALICIA KEYS, MANU CHAO, BLANQUITO MAN, WHITE LION, and GOGOL BORDELLO. They have received much praise and have earned several awards including "Best Live Performance" for their performances through out Colombia. "SKAMPIDA'S" time in the U.S., although short, has proved to be very lucrative. They have a strong audience and dedicated fans that have helped them gain the notoriety they have today. Local media outlets such as "The New Times" and "Shock Magazine" have awarded "SKAMPIDA" the title of "Best Ska and Reggae Band" and "Best Live Performance." "SKAMPIDA" enjoys a blooming career which is gaining acclaim throughout the entire world, including Latin America, North America, and parts of Europe. Their most recent work is a CD and DVD compilation, in which they mix innovative and diverse forms of musical styles which include Afro-Caribbean, reggae, folklore, hip hop, and cumbia. They were also invited to participate in the world famous "Festival de Nuevas Bandas 2009" in Caracas, Venezuela during the month July. "SKAMPIDA" performed to a sold out crowd of thousands and had everyone dancing. This annual festival brings together both national and international bands of a rock/ska genre and caters to a collegiate demographic, although all ages are welcome. "SKAMPIDA" has received great honors in the short amount of time that they have been in the mainstream music market. They have obtained an impressive following of fans who request as much music as they can deliver. They truly are extraordinary in the music field. "SKAMPIDA'S" inventive and cutting edge sound, filled with deep emotion and conviction penetrates their listeners deep inside their soul and makes them evaluate life as a whole. Successful in Latin America and North America, "SKAMPIDA" holds the promise of musical generations to come. "SKAMPIDA'S" 12 year reign on the music scene has only just come to light through their rocket rise to the top of the charts in their music genre. Given more time and more music, "SKAMPIDA" is sure to leave more than just a mark in musical history. Their interpretations have been heard in the most remote cities in Colombia and neighboring countries like VENEZUELA, CHILE, ECUADOR, and ARGENTINA. They are exceptional in their style and in their interpretation of the RockjSka Genre, which is now so ever popular in the South American Continent. Their concerts are spectacular and their fans wait through rain, sun, and cold weathers to hear them play. Spanish Info Con 12 años de carrera artística, Skampida se ha convertido en una de las bandas mas influyentes del rock Bogotano. Su sonido se caracteriza por una fuerte combinación de géneros como ska, punk, klezmer, polka, rockabilly y powercore; sonido con el que logra shows con una gran descarga de energía en todos los escenarios a los que acude. En su historial de conciertos a nivel nacional e internacional se destacan 3 participaciones en el enorme festival en Bogotá 'Rock al Parque', festival 'Nuevas Bandas' en Caracas (VE), 'Carnaval de Negros y Blancos' en la ciudad de Pasto, concierto benefico 'Haiti cuenta contigo', festival 'CaliUnderGrond', 'Ska Antipersonal' en Medellin, teloneando para Skatalites y una gira en U.S.A. en importantes bares como CBGBs, SOBs, Irving Plaza, D'Antigua, Warsaw, Frying Pan (estos en NYC) Tobacco road, Transit Lounge, Churchill's (Miami), Trocadero (Philadelphia), 9:30 club (Washington DC), Roxy (Boston) por nombrar los mas representativos. Su discografia se compone de: "FDT' (sencillo), "No te quedes afuera" (EP), "Stereoblaster" (album larga duración), "Irun Bulgaria" (supersencillo), y sus mas recentes sencilos "La manifestacion" y "Zombie Policers" pertenecientes a su ultima produccion discografica; ademas de su video de "circulo vicioso" que rotó en canales como playtv y citytv y obtuvo reconocimientos como: mejor video Ska-Reggae premios Much Music 2005 y nominado a mejor video Festival de Cine de Cartagena 2005. Cabe mencionar sus presentaciones para medios televisivos: Univision en NYC, Sañal Colombia, Citytv en Bogota. Skampida ha recibido varias nominaciones y premios, como 3 nominaciones a mejor banda ska/reggae premios shock, mejor puesta en escena premios shock 2004, mejor banda latina New Times Awards 2006 y nominaciones a mejor banda ska premios subterranica 2009 y 2010. En verano de 2010 realizan su gira Zombie Policers, el segundo tour por Norteamerica (Canada y US) en los meses de Julio y Agosto donde promocionan su compilacion "Autopirate" que incluye temas de 'Stereoblaster', los sencillos recientes y 3 temas nuevos. Este tour incluye el Victoria Ska Fest, (uno de los mas grandes del genero), 4 shows en las islas de British Columbia y los clubes Venue y Cobalt (en Vancouver); Miami y NY en clubes ya conocidos por la banda y el Gypsy Fest '10 Tabor.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15059

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Skampida

"SKAMPIDA" have become one of the most successful and popular group's to emerge from Colombia. In over 12 years of existence, "SKAMPIDA" has demonstrated to be one of the most versatile and restless musical groups from Colombia and Latin America. "SKAMPIDA" is one of the top musical... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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9:00pm CDT

Skipp Coon

Skipp Coon (Joecephus Martin) is academically astute and kind of street savvy. He has to be. He's from south Jackson--not the hood, not the burbs. The best and worst of both worlds. This Mississippian's music is a by-product of his state's history. His lines are witty and dark, and sincere and powerful. His message is thought-provoking and socially conscious. All of these combine to show his experiences and views about the political, societal and economic climate. Skipp's musical ambition is to make music that allows his listeners to think and not feel alone in their struggles.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11817

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Skipp Coon

Skipp Coon (Joecephus Martin) is academically astute and kind of street savvy. He has to be. He's from south Jackson--not the hood, not the burbs. The best and worst of both worlds. This Mississippian's music is a by-product of his state's history. His lines are witty and dark, and... Read More →

Skipp Coon & Mr. Nick

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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9:00pm CDT

Soren Bebe Trio

Comprised of three of the best Danish jazz musicians, Soren Bebe Trio is one of the most interesting and well playing contemporary Jazz groups on the European jazz scene. Soren Bebe Trio have released two critically acclaimed albums, "Searching" from 2008 and "From Out Here" from 2010. Having individually performed with well known artists such as Lew Soloff, Wolfgang Muthspiel,Bob Berg, David Liebman, Steve Swallow, Marc Johnson, Brecker Brothers, Django Bates and Tim Hagans, members of this thrilling ensemble have performed at clubs, concert halls and festivals throughout the world. Recently Søren Bebe Trio performed in Sao Paulo, Brasil and 2011 will bring concerts in both the States, Morocco, Germany, Italy and Denmark. Press Quotes: 'From Out Here' is a near masterpiece from Danish jazz musicians with a real feel for Scandinavian melancholy...one of the most fantastic jazz albums of recent years....What they have produced is simply sublime! Nothing less than a masterpiece! ...The musicians so obviously know the meaning of the music and capture a tone of Scandinavian melancholy that is deeply moving' (GAFFA) He (Bebe) certainly belongs to the tradition of lyrical pianists that goes from Erroll Garner and Bill Evans through Keith Jarrett. What Bebe adds to the lyrical tradition of the piano is a sense of folk-like simplicity, with mourning melodies blossoming like shy night flowers. His trio with versatile drummer Anders Mogensen and electric bassist Niels Ryde is capable of the kind of close interaction that spawns magic moments.(All About Jazz)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11213

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Soren Bebe Trio

Comprised of three of the best Danish jazz musicians, Soren Bebe Trio is one of the most interesting and well playing contemporary Jazz groups on the European jazz scene. Soren Bebe Trio have released two critically acclaimed albums, "Searching" from 2008 and "From Out Here" from... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Elephant Room

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9:00pm CDT

soundfounder

Soundfounder is the solo project of Andrew Brown. Over the last ten years he has produced hundreds of songs by himself and with his band Focus Group. He has performed with artists such as DJ J.Rocc, Nosaj Thing, Peanut Butter Wolf, as well as Take and Mono/poly of the Los Angeles Brainfeeder Label. He is currently collaborating with many local talents such as Bill Baird(Soundteam/Sunset), Black Joe Lewis's Honeybear horn section, and professional composer Christopher Cox. Andrew is the creator and co-founder of a monthly event called Exploded Drawing in which electronic musicians perform sets of original compositions. He gigs regularly both as a solo performer and with Focus Group.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15166

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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9:00pm CDT

Sounds Under Radio

With their sophomore release, Where My Communist Heart Meets My Capitalist Mind, Sounds Under Radio continues to build upon the foundational musical truths that they established through their first full length release Cinematica (2008). These are the contrasts between light and dark, guarded and vulnerable, specific and vague that yield a stadium sized, anthemic musical demeanor juxtaposed with quiet, personal intimacy. Through their highly melodic Americanized Brit Rock flair (reminiscent of bands like Muse, Brand New, Dredge and Editors) this Austin TX rock quartet have forged an audience and a sound uniquely their own. Members Lang Freeman, Bradley Oliver, Sonny Sanchez and Doug Wilson, first began to collaborate in mid 2005. In 2008, following complicated label politics at Epic Records, the band regained their independence and self-released Cinematica which was followed by 2 years of heavy grassroots national touring in support of the album. Since 2007 the band has found a string of successes in film and TV with placements in Spider Man 3 (Sony Pictures), The Wolfman (Universal Pictures), War Games: The Dead Code (MGM Pictures) and most recently in the CW's 'The Vampire Diaries.' By every account Where My Communist Heart Meets My Capitalist Mind is a record about politics- though it has nothing to do with domestic or international affairs. It is a record about people and the internal governing of the self. This is a record about the HEAD versus the HEART and how we choose to cope with their agreements and their disagreements. It explores the outcomes of when they either align, or don't. This album is a living document of Sounds Under Radio as musicians, friends and people sifting through their our own broken pieces, reopening wounds of personal war and confronting their own deepest scars. Utilizing themes of propaganda and covert communication, the band's ever present morse code logo also plays an integral roll in both the art and concept of this record. This is an album that investigates a marriage of opposites and the collision of conflicting forces. Intimacy is merged with moments of grandeur and beautiful things are destroyed by the grotesque... all with the purpose of seeing what remains when the dust settles. The album is slated for release May 3rd, 2011 through The Musebox / EMI.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14112

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Sounds Under Radio

SOUNDS UNDER RADIO's second full-length album Where My Communist Heart Meets My Capitalist Mind takes the bands creation of vast soundscapes to a new level with a dynamic confluence of pop anthems that push against progressive and angular boundaries. The band will be touring... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Rusty Spurs

9:00pm CDT

Sweet Jane

Sweet Jane are a four piece from Ireland, formed in 2008, with shared female /male lead vocals, guitar, bass and drums. The Irish Times recently described them as a 'remarkably good Dublin band who transcend their influences by being bang on the money, (as evidenced by) their recently released debut album Sugar For My Soul which manages to blend loaded psych rock and a sweet-natured dream-pop disposition with a clear affinity for the rockier, sludgier end of Americana. The album is released on Reekus Records www.reekus.com and received brilliant reviews on its Irish release in 2010. It has also been released in Asia, and a first single gets a UK release in February this year. Sweet Jane were Myspace Artists of the Week in September 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10860

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Sweet Jane

Sweet Jane are a four piece from Ireland, formed in 2008, with shared female /male lead vocals, guitar, bass and drums. The Irish Times recently described them as a 'remarkably good Dublin band who transcend their influences by being bang on the money, (as evidenced by) their recently... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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9:00pm CDT

The Black

THE BLACK The Black features David Longoria on guitar and vocals, Matt Simon on drums, Jason Chronis on bass, and Alan Schaefer on guitar. The material of Sun in the Day Moon at Night was born at the big salmon house on the top of the hill in east austin where three of them once lived and two of them live today. David Longoria was once a member of ...And You Will Know us by the Trail of Dead, and Matt was a member of Voxtrot before joining The Black. At the heart of The Black is pure rock and roll. Sun in the Day Moon at Night is a mix of country, blues, swamp, and folk songs with an awareness of many other musics. Their music is classic, but it is not handed down like an antique. It isn't a fixed object that you place in a cluttered room with other objects. It is a living experience that is always up to date. You may have heard the music of Bob Dylan and The Band, Elvis Presley and The Velvet Underground, Hank Williams and other musicians of the past. The music was a living experience for them just as it is for The Black. Only the details of their life-situations are different. The music has the quality of an old path in the woods. The path may have been there for ages, but the vegetation has changed to reflect the season, the birds are different in number and species, and even the ground below is different. As one listens to the record, one sees their own footprint on the path. "This is our second full length, but it really does feel like our first," shares David Longoria. The Black released Tanglewood lp in 2005, The Donna EP in 2008, and the Little Hits b/w China 45 in 2009. They've shared the stage with Yo La Tengo, Fiery Furnaccs, Yellow Fever, Trail of Dead, Voxtrot, Deertick, Castanets, Vietnam, James Hand, White Denim, The Sword, Paula Nelson, Octopus Project, and many others.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12838

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The Black

Their music is classic, but it is not handed down like an antique. It isn’t a fixed object that you place in a cluttered room with other objects. It is a living experience that is always up to date. You may have heard the music of Bob Dylan and The Band, Elvis Presley and The Velvet... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
tenOak

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9:00pm CDT

The Cambodian Space Project

Artist Information Biography The stratospheric rise of The Cambodian Space Project has caught those witnessing the spectacle of this cosmic cross-culture rock band (CSP) as it blasts across the dusty highways of Cambodia by surprise. In Cambodia, The CSP has landed like an unexpected meteor and has made an immediate impact on enthusiastic local audiences with its festival-like live shows. To date, the CSP has performed in venues ranging from chic city clubs to rural villages, schools and orphanages, even an elephant’s 50th birthday party! For the musicians, The Cambodian Space Project is a troupe bonded not only by the diversity of its members’ backgrounds but by an artistic vision to bridge cultures while exploring new musical frontiers. _______________________________________________________ The Cambodian Space Project I’m Unsatisfied Metal Postcard Records 7” Article written by Ged M - Aug 8, 2010 The Cambodian Space Project: I’m Unsatisfied The label claims this is the first single by a Cambodian band since 1975, when the Khmer Rouge killed all the singers (and the teachers, and the doctors and…) in the Killing Fields. There are diaspora bands like Dengue Fever but this is a Phnom Penh-based outfit put together by an ex-pat Australian and including Cambodians and French players, and fronted by the incredible voice of Srey Thy. It’s a culture clash of sorts – they play like the 5,6,7,8s but their sound is faithful to the spirit of the 60s/ 70s music that itself was a fusion of traditional Khmer songs and the rock’n’roll imported by GIs. ‘Knyom Mun Sok Jet Te (I’m Unsatisfied)’ is staggering, from its warped psych-rock to the unearthly vocals of Srey Thy, who stays true to the spirit of singers like Ros Sereysothea and Pan Ron (who originally wrote this). ‘I’m Still Waiting For You’ is another mindfuck, with lyrics by another dead Khmer pop legend Sin Sisamouth played over the tune to ‘House of the Rising Sun’. The incredible picture disc imagery just rounds it off nicely. If you’ve ever heard any of the Cambodia Rocks compilations, or just want an out-of-body experience, you’ll find this perfect. _______________________________________________________ HITTING THE HIGH NOTES - Thai Airways Magazine story Srey Thy’s journey from the rice fields of Cambodia to lead singer of one of the hottest bands in the kingdom – The Cambodian Space Project – is truly an inspirational success story TEXT BY CHARLOTTE LANCASTER Srey Thy cried for the duration of her flight from Phnom Penh to Hong Kong in March this year (2010). As she sat with a brand new passport in hand, she allowed herself tears of fear and joy. Fear because she was flying into the unknown. Joy because her life had, finally, taken off in a new direction. A departure from a life of difficulty, to one filled with hope and new possibilities. She was leaving her country for the first time to perform with her band at an international gig. Born into a poor family in Cambodia’s poverty-stricken province of Prey Veng, nearly forced into the sex trade, and trapped in a violent relationship for a year, life had been tough on Thy. Yet, with some good luck and natural talent on her side, she has successfully moved on to become the lead singer of the Cambodian Space Project, a band that has managed to cause quite an impact with its music in the region in just one year. While the band covers Cambodian hits from the 1960s as part of its cross- over Khmer rock Western psychedelic jungle sound, Thy’s own lyrics comment on modern and traditional Cambodian society as well as reflect on her own past. “Music – both the act of singing and performing – allows me to express my emotions, confront the demons of my past and convey the happiness I feel now,” admits Thy. The articulate 31-year-old talks candidly of her past and of the dishonesty, desperation and poverty that have until recently defined her life. Thy was first introduced to music listening to her mother sing when she was a child. As a teenager she sang in restaurants in her home town, where audiences claimed she reminded them of the iconic Ros Sereysothea and Pan Ron, two stars of the short-lived pre- Khmer Rouge Cambodian rock’n’roll scene. In search of a better future, Thy left home to work as a maid in Phnom Penh, and while there was kidnapped and nearly forced into a sex trafficking ring. She was only 18 at the time. With deliberation and care she points to a small discolouration on her right wrist that is the only physical reminder of the hours she spent tied to a bed by electrical cables in a small room until an unknown woman freed her and gave her US$2.50 to run away. It was one of the defining moments in her life and she now uses her recently found fame to raise awareness of human trafficking in Cambodia through workshops and public talks. After that, at the age of 24, Thy was in a tough and violent relationship with a man that resulted in their son. “We lived together for over a year, and separated after seven months of my delivery,” she reveals. Finding herself working in the capital once again, she was desperate to send money home to her ageing parents and young child, and felt forced to take up odd jobs around the city earning whatever she could manage. From working as a labourer on a construction site to an employee in a garment factory, Thy has done it all – and has the scars to prove it. But things were meant to soon change, and in late 2009 Julien Poulson, an Australian musician and film producer, was in Phnom Penh looking for Cambodian music talent to work with when he stumbled across Thy singing in a karaoke bar, and was immediately taken by her. A couple of months later she was part of a band, and within a year of its forming The Cambodian Space Project has played more than 20 gigs – including, rather bizarrely, playing at an elephant’s 50th birthday party – and has garnered fans on home soil and overseas. Its participation in a Hong Kong music festival earlier in the year laid the foundations for two international tours set to take them around Australia and France by the end of 2010. “A lot has happened in the last 12 months, but we still have a way to go,” says the lead singer confident of the band’s future success. Her ambitions for her own future, however, betray her difficult past and speak of a desire for stability and security. “As for me, I only hope for financial wellbeing and happiness for my family.” With a career just taking off, these ambitions may materialise sooner than expected for the rising starlet, whose melodic voice, determined ambition and playful personality have taken her from rice fields to regional rock star in a short period of time. Who knows what’s next in store? For more information on The Cambodian Space Project check outwww.myspace.com/thecambodianspaceproject Instrumentation Srey Thy - vocals, percussion Gaetan Crespel - accordion Bong Sak - drums Gildas Maronoud - bass guitar Irene Choun - electric guitar Julien Poulson - electric guitar Scott Bywater - various Discography I'm Unsatisfied is The CSP's first vinyl ep and is out now through www.metalpostcard.com Deja Voodoo is the title of the debut album of The Cambodian Space Project and this will be ready for release December 1st this year. Sample tracks can be heard at www.myspace.com/thecambodianspaceproject
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11897

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The Cambodian Space Project

"they're a great band I thought it sounded great, and it was a great night and the singer was beautiful and sang beautifully... and it was very affecting and the band was great and raw, the guitar sounded... great, the solo stuff leapt out!... good...but ah...great band!" Nick Cave... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Habana Bar

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9:00pm CDT

The Forms

"I think musical ideas are almost alive in a way," says Alex Tween, keyboardist and lead singer of The Forms, the New York-based duo. "Some of them, especially the good ones, will simply not go away until they have been sufficiently expressed. They haunt you like ghosts and refuse to leave you alone until they've been fulfilled." On Derealization, their new EP, The Forms have taken some of the most compelling ideas from their previous releases and completely recreated them, enlisting the help of some of their favorite musicians, from The National's Matt Berninger to Shudder To Think's Craig Wedren. The result is an astonishingly original new sound. "It started as an accident," explains Matt Walsh, the multiinstrumentalist and producer who is the other half of The Forms. "We had just received the vinyl of our last record. I was so excited that I dropped the needle down without checking the speed on the turntable, which was set to 45 instead of 33. Immediately, we were blown away at how the songs took on a whole new character at that speed. We spent that afternoon listening to the record at different speeds and made the decision on the spot to do a 'remix album.'" But Derealization turned into something much more ambitious: a transformation of existing compositions into hybridized combinations of new and old. Melodies and lyrics from the bands' two previous records – Icarus and The Forms – provide the basis for the six tracks on Derealization. But the ideas have been pushed farther, distilled to their essence and then fleshed out and augmented with new arrangements, chord progressions and words. It was an intense process of deconstructing and recombining, all of which took place in a new studio in Ridgewood, Queens, which Walsh designed and built himself. The duo recorded Derealization there with producer Scott Solter (Superchunk, St. Vincent). "The sound on this record is much more aestheticized and more fully formed than on our first two records," says Walsh. "We have always been into mystery in music. We always wanted listeners to get into the shape of the music, and let that shape speak to them. But this time, we set about creating a more specific, almost visual world within each song." To help achieve that goal, Tween and Walsh called on a group of high-profile musicians to collaborate on particular tracks, including a string section that features Daniel Hart of St. Vincent and Nat Baldwin of Dirty Projectors. The most dramatic contributions are guest vocals by three singers who re-worked Tween's original vocal lines to fit their own distinctive styles. Matt Berninger of The National sings the opening track, "Fire To The Ground," imbuing the existing melody with a richer, more sonorous tone. Andrew Thiboldeaux of Pattern Is Movement adds layer upon layer of harmony to his lead vocal on "Steady Hand," creating an almost dizzying gospel chorus effect. And "Finally" features a virtuoso vocal performance by Craig Wedren of Shudder To Think, a band The Forms consider a source of musical inspiration. "I had been struggling with that song for months," said Tween. "Craig took it, and within two days he had added these heavenly vocal parts." The Forms are planning a North American tour in support of the new EP, which will be released on February 15th, 2011. In the meantime, they are looking forward to introducing their new sound to long-time fans and new listeners, as well. "I think Derealization includes some of the best ideas that we've had over the years," says Tween. "In the case of pretty much every song, I think we have finally been able to properly fulfill them."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11736

Artists

The Forms

"I think musical ideas are almost alive in a way," says Alex Tween, keyboardist and lead singer of The Forms, the New York-based duo. "Some of them, especially the good ones, will simply not go away until they have been sufficiently expressed. They haunt you like ghosts and refuse... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
512

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9:00pm CDT

The Hot Moon

Indie neo-R&B rockers the Hot Moon was formed by members of Grand Ole Party, Mr. Tube, and Black Heart Procession. The band includes John Paul Labno (Grand Ole Party) and his Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects compadres Jovi Butz and Jason Hooper. Frontwoman Sasha Pfau play keyboard and channels Billie Holiday-like vocals. .
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12125

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The Hot Moon

Indie neo-R&B rockers the Hot Moon was formed by members of Grand Ole Party, Mr. Tube, and Black Heart Procession. The band includes John Paul Labno (Grand Ole Party) and his Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects compadres Jovi Butz and Jason Hooper. Frontwoman Sasha Pfau play keyboard... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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9:00pm CDT

The Seedy Seeds

The Seedy Seeds don’t know you, but they already like you. With a completely original sound and presentation, including banjo, accordion and toy keyboard beats, The Seedy Seeds create melodic, danceable music that is equally at home alongside pop-punk, alt-country, and lo-fi. Since forming in late 2005, the band has maintained constant momentum and won over audiences with their infectious harmonies, outstanding live shows and unforgettable pop hooks.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11455

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The Seedy Seeds

http://theseedyseeds.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Ale House

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9:00pm CDT

Tim Easton

Tim Easton is from Akron, Ohio and currently lives in the village of Joshua Tree, CA. After wandering around Europe for 7 years as a part time gypsy/full time troubadour, he moved to California to make several folk and rock albums for New West Records. In 2011, he will have two independent albums out. A solo acoustic album called TIM EASTON-SINCE 1966, recorded by the campfire in his high desert yard, and BEAT THE BAND, a lushly arranged rock and roll album recorded in Nashville, produced by Aaron Lee Tasjan, Mark Stepro, and Alex Livingstone, AKA THE FREELAN BARONS, who will join Tim as his backing band for his set at SXSW 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13178

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Tim Easton

Hotel Second Play Stage performance. Free and open to registrants and public.

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Lustre Pearl

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9:00pm CDT

Wheelchair Sports Camp

Wheelchair Sports Camp, the Denver based pseudo hip-hop band is Kalyn as MC/producer, Abi McGaha Miller as vocalist/saxophone, brother Isaac as live rhythm, and Christopher Behm-Meyer as DJ B*Money. The band unknowingly started in the summer of 1997 when Kalyn moved back from Burbank, CA to her Denver hometown and was invited to attend/corrupt the 14th annual week-long Wheelchair Sports Camp. Having grown-up listening to TLC, Salt -n- Pepa, Missy Elliot and The Pharcyde despite her parent's recommendations, Kalyn entered a talent show at the age of 12 rapping originial rhymes over a cassette of herself beatboxing. After meeting Abi and later brother Isaac in college, Kalyn combined talents to create a more live, jazzy, funky, combination to the traditional hip-hop group. And after hitting their groove with DMC national finalist DJ B*Money, they had everything a group could need to call themselves a good band. The unconventional setup of live instruments, turntables and Kalyn's produced beats, presents a polished sound unique to the hip hop game with old-school lyrics that maintain a sarcastic yet independent and heavy consciousness. After playing for a few years around the Denver metro area, the group has been fortunate enough to share the stage with headliners and mentors like Raekwon, Rahzel, Zion I, Souls Of Mischief, good friend One Be Lo & Binary Star, Blueprint, Mr. Dibbs, Macklemore, DubConscious, Pep Love, Astronautalis and many more. The band has played outside home in places including New York, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, and continues to expand their fanbase in further markets. Wheelchair Sports Camp persists to stay passionate about many causes, playing shows to raise money and awareness to prevent domestic violence, support Haiti relief efforts, promote equality, advocate an end to the war in the Middle East, aid the homeless, and any other fight they can foster. Taking a nod from one of their favorite artists Radiohead, Wheelchair Sports Camp always has free or pay what you can CDs available at shows for fans. "If you can't afford music or food, steal it!" has been their motto since inception. Their goal is to spread their music like wildfire, and they encourage their fans to share and borrow creativity in hopes to conserve a free culture. To them, it's the only way to keep their music headed in the right direction without allowing money and greed to interfere with the creative process.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12168

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Wheelchair Sports Camp

Denver's biggest smallest band. "If there were ever a moment for a queer, disabled rapper with a love for pot, jokes, and revolution to be a star, the moment is now" - Village Voicehttp://wheelchairsportscamp.co/

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Red 7

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9:00pm CDT

Wolvhammer

Wolvhammer was formed in Minneapolis in 2008 by Heath Rave and Micah Leonetti. Spawned from an idea they had when recording with their doom band Vernal Pool, they wanted to create something fast, brutal and at the same time show their appreciation for black metal and sludge at it's core which is a true punk rock spirit. With the help of Ryan McKern of The Guilt Of... they churned out two demos of fast punk influenced blackened sludge within a few months and posted them on the internet for free. Within a short time the two short bursts of blackened filth made waves through the underground and caught the interest of indie label Init Records. In the winter of 2009, Andy Schoengrund was enlisted as 2nd guitar and inn April of 2010 they entered Semaphore Studios with the prolific Sanford Parker (Nachtmystium, US Christmas, Dawnbringer) to record their debut full length "Black Marketeers of WWW III". "Black Marketeers..." is a textural, monolithic display of modern black metal with styles ranging from three-minute punk infused thrash jams, to eight-minute lush, blackened opuses. In their short existence, they have toured with KEN Mode, HØST and have had the honor to share stages with Dark Castle, Elitist, Inquisition, Swan King, Hunters, Black Breath and a host of others. As 2011 hits, Wolvhammer are currently writing their follow up to the critically acclaimed Black Marketeers and plan to enter the studio again in June, while still committing live acts across the US. Notable Wolvhammer Press Quotes: "Wolvhammer's vicious collusion of feral black metal and scowling power-crust seethes with the kind of raw punk menace and true grit that Darkthrone would aspire to if they listened to Eyehategod and had anything left to prove" - J. Bennet, Decibel Magazine Up Front Sep. 2010 "Minneapolis's Wolvhammer can't decide what they are, and that's the best part. Black Metal? Post-metal? Crust? Sludge-doom? Wolvhammer chooses it all. Its that kitchen sink mentality - nothing is off limits, that makes the band's debut album Blackmarketeers Of World War III such a compelling listen. The LP's lead track, "Suicide Brigade", is a perfect example; beginning with a blasting black metal intro, the song evolves into a half speed Hellhammer style punk groove before slowing entirely to a doom piece by the halfway point. It rips, and more importantly underlines a key point: with barely two years in existence, Wolvhammer has an identity and a sound all their own." - Brooklynvegan.com "In most songs, when the tempo is controlled the vocals are the most extreme aspect of Wolvhammer. Phantasmagorical screams dissipate all doubt of blackness. They could have worked just as well in a very intense industrial band. But Wolvhammer is the opposite. It is black metal played by their own rules, on their own turf, a reinterpretation of the genre, of sorts." - Deafsparrow.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11485

Artists

Wolvhammer

Wolvhammer was formed in Minneapolis in 2008 by Heath Rave and Micah Leonetti. Spawned from an idea they had when recording with their doom band Vernal Pool, they wanted to create something fast, brutal and at the same time show their appreciation for black metal and sludge at it's... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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9:00pm CDT

Young London

Young London is the reformation of dance rock sensation And Then There Were None. With an album being closed to finished full of power pop hooks, and new members breathing new life into the already critically acclaimed band, 2011 has a new favorite band on their hands.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14019

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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9:05pm CDT

Pujol

PUJOL was born in Tullahoma, TN. He moved to Nashville in 2006, then he did MEEMAW, Saigon Baby, and in 2008 he started booking himself as himself as PUJOL. Now he tours and plays live mostly with Joseph Scala on bass, Sean To The Wall Thompson on lead guitar, and Adam Tanaka on drums. Recently PUJOL has released a Blue Series Single on Third Man Records of Black Rabbit/Too Safe, a Live LP 12" on Third Man Records, an EP called Alive At The Same Time on Turbo Time Records, a single for MAYDAY/NO FEELING on Turbo Time Records all featuring to the live band, and is awaiting the release of a LP on Infinity Cat Recordings called X File On Main St. featuring recordings with The Wez, Forever Young, and D. Watusi from Nashville. He is also working on a full-length called United States of Being featuring a everybody slated for release between March and May 2011. PUJOL sounds like Southern Gothic Rock.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12741

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PUJOL

http://pujoldotcom.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:05pm - 10:05pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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9:10pm CDT

Casey Veggies

Casey Casey Veggies Jones may be young but he definitely knows the value of prioritizing. Although this 90's baby (born July 18, 1993) came into high school with hoop dreams, playing shooting guard for Inglewood High School's Sentinels, the L.A. native soon realized that in pursuing basketball he was really just sleeping on another talent- rapping. Back in ninth grade, the young MC had been recording songs and posting them on his Myspace page just for fun. After receiving positive feedback on a few of the tracks, Veggies began to re-evaluate his relationship with music. I was just writing and writing but then when I began recording things just started to fall into place, says the 11th grader. The response I got made me take it more seriously. With his first mixtape project, 2007's Customized Greatly Vol. 1, the 16 year-old lyricist proved that he had the potential to be more than just another Myspace artist. He followed up that project a year later with Customized Greatly Vol. 2 which produced I'm Right Here and It's All Good, two songs that picked up around the city. By junior year, he realized that this was something that he not only wanted, but needed to do. So he traded in the hard wood for the stage, dusted off his rhyme book and started getting even more serious about his music. He was making a name for himself amongst the younger crowd in Los Angeles, but now he has his sights set on greater gains. Vol. 1 was somewhat of an experiment, Vol. 2 a test, but now the teen-aged spitter is ready for graduation. Sleeping in Class, his third solo project, and arguably his most evolved yet, promises to be a culmination of the lessons he's learned over the last couple of years. The tape intends to prove that while the young artist is not quite seasoned, his potential is definitely ripe. I'm trying to be diverse and versatile but at the same time I want it to be more real than gimmicky, says Veggies. It'll be real hip-hop and me most of the time trying to convey a message but there will be fun songs here and there. But the humble 90's-born baby has already laid a strong foundation for that. He's exhibited his versatility on every track he's laced to date, from Tunnel Vision a popular, yet serious joint off Vol. 2, to Come On an infectious party anthem featuring Def Jam artist YG, off his Bum Shit mixtape. However, unlike Bum Shit, which dropped this past April in collaboration with Rich Hil and was recorded in one day with no pen, no pad at Paramount Studios, Sleeping in Class is a more personal project. I'm moving a little away from the volumes, says Veggies. I want to prove to people that I'm serious, that I can put together a full project. And Casey still hasn't dropped the ball on his schoolwork. Under the tutelage and management of Arrogant Veggies, the brand/creative circle of friends behind him and their affiliated clothing line, Peas and Carrots, coupled with his steadfast work ethic, Veggies is expected to be a shoe-in for his graduating class' pick for Most Likely to Succeed when he crosses the stage in Spring 2011. Veggies are obviously good for you and so is his music. Live and grow. Casey's sound has been compared to the story telling of Pac, with the witty and clever lyrics of Phonte.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14933

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Casey Veggies

http://caseyveggies.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:10pm - 10:10pm CDT
Venue 222

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9:10pm CDT

Ruido Rosa

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Ruido Rosa

Ruido Rosa is Alejandra Moreno (vocals), Daniela Sánchez (guitar), Carla Sariñana (bass) and Alicia Zepeda (drums). ALBUM: “Ruido Rosa” released November 25, 2010. The album can be found at every music store in Mexico, as well as the worldwide digital markets of iTunes and Amazon.com... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:10pm - 10:10pm CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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9:10pm CDT

The Bubble Puppy

The group was formed in 1966 in San Antonio, Texas by Rod Prince and Roy Cox. The name "Bubble Puppy" was taken from "Centrifugal Bumble-Puppy", a fictitious children's game in Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. The final roster for Bubble Puppy settled at Rod Prince and Todd Potter on lead guitars, Roy Cox on bass guitar, and David "Fuzzy" Fore on drums. In 1967, Bubble Puppy moved to Houston, Texas and signed a recording contract with Houston-based International Artists. Bubble Puppy scored a Top-20 U.S. hit in 1969 with their single, "Hot Smoke & Sassafras". The single peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 100 and number 15 in Canada. In 1969, Bubble Puppy released their full-length album, A Gathering of Promises. Signing Nick St. Nicholas of Steppenwolf as a manager, Bubble Puppy moved to Los Angeles. Their name was changed to Demian (after Herman Hesse's 1919 novel, at the suggestion of their manager's wife). The group signed to ABC-Dunhill Records and released one self-titled album in 1971. The members of Bubble Puppy continued to be active in the music industry. * Rod Prince - Lead Guitar / Vocals * Roy Cox - Bass Guitar / Vocals * Todd Potter - Lead Guitar / Vocals * David Fore - Drummer / Vocals
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13309

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Bubble Puppy

Bubble Puppy was a psychedelic rock band formed in 1964 in Austin, Texas by Rod Prince and Roy Cox. Looking to form a “top gun rock band” based on the concept of dual lead guitars, Prince and Cox recruited Todd Potter, a gymnast, saxophone player and guitarist. With the addition... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:10pm - 10:10pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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9:15pm CDT

Jessie & The Toy Boys

Jessie Malakouti is ready to push some buttons. Upon introduction, her disarming smile and runway-ready blonde beauty might inspire you to quickly peg her as the latest addition to pop music's growing army of disco dolls. But you would be wrong. Jessie is far more than merely meets the eye. As the voice and creative mastermind behind Jessie and the Toy Boys, she reveals herself to be a clever, driven young woman on a mission. "I don't mind that people approach me with one attitude and leave with another," Jessie says. "I like having the power to play with stereotypes... and then shatter them. It's fun and gratifying." First and foremost, Jessie smashes preconceived notions by being the primary architect of her band's sound. This girl can write. Every note of every song is the result of a self-imposed musical boot-camp that saw the artist immerse -- and isolate -- herself in the European club underground. "I'd been in a band that left me feeling like I needed to break out of my comfort zone and gather new perspective and experience," she says. "So, I went to the U.K., which is where a lot of important and trend-setting music is made. I went alone. I needed to live by my musical wits and instincts for a while, and see where it took me." It was a brave move that tested Jessie's determination. "I won't deny that those first few days were difficult," she recalls. "It's challenging to be that far from the places and people who feel familiar and safe. I even contemplated giving up and going home at one point. But that feeling didn't last very long. The intention behind going abroad was to grow, and to learn more about who I am as a person and as an artist. You can't achieve that without a little pain, so I toughed it out." The result of Jessie's determination is a sound that brings listeners to the next sonic dimension of electronic-rooted pop music. The first single, "Push It" (featuring a playful rap interlude by Yelawolf), combines an urgent club bassline with vibrant, sixties-spiked girl-group colors. Jessie's vocal, by turns, has sex-kitten and brash, rock-diva qualities. "A great song, to me, is one that sticks to your brain long after you've heard it for the first time," Jessie says. "What I'm trying to accomplish is music that is catchy, but smart. Part of that is combining elements of different genres in ways that you might not imagine working together at first." Jessie deftly succeeds in her creative mission with songs like the new-wave-spiced "Valentine" and the introspective, retro-soul-infused "Long Way From Home." It is during these songs, in particular, that Jessie most effectively proves herself as a vessel for widely varied concepts, while also indicating a remarkable talent for genre interpretation. It's been an intriguing journey up to this point for Jessie Malakouti. This enigmatic bombshell admits to starting her own rock band just to piss off her parents and then promptly left home at 16. Growing up in rough patches around Southern California's Inland Empire added a dark tinge to her savvy pop outlook. Going from friends' sofas to audition to odd job and back again, Jessie would live off various paid acting/dance gigs as well as teaching at the local dance studio. She earned her stripes by fronting her rock band Shut Up Stella hitting the sweaty LA club scene and building a West Coast fan base. Then things started to change. 'I just wasn't in the same head space anymore,' says Jessie, 'they wanted to carry on making angry music and I was writing happy pop songs.' From there, Jessie began to believe that she could navigate her own creative ship. "When you have a vision for yourself, you have to take risks," she says. "I'm completely comfortable with that, because I decided a while ago that I was going to live or die by my own sword. I'd rather people love me or hate me, nothing in between, thanks.' Given what Jessie Malakouti has beneath the surface, there's little chance that her future is anything but bright. If there's a boundary, Jessie is going to push it. www.jessieandthetoyboys.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15018

Artists

Jessie & The Toy Boys

Jessie Malakouti is ready to push some buttons. Upon introduction, her disarming smile and runway-ready blonde beauty might inspire you to quickly peg her as the latest addition to pop music's growing army of disco dolls. But you would be wrong. Jessie is far more than merely meets... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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9:15pm CDT

Kids Of 88

Some kids are just different. Jordan Arts and Sam McCarthy knew it from their first, strange meeting of minds at school. Asked to bring their favorite song to class, most 12-year-olds naturally dug out Backstreet Boys or Britney CDs. To their mutual surprise, Sam and Jordan both lugged in Jimi Hendrix LPs. An alliance of outsiders was forged that day. As fashions shifted from dance to nu-metal and hip-hop, the two Auckland teenagers evolved from hitting tin pots to coaxing beats, buzzes, cheeky rhymes and killer tunes from any combo of gadgets fit to plug in and twist to their own often wicked ends. "Jordan and I were both born in 1988," says Sam. "The name Kids of 88 sort of captures what we're doing, picking up bits and pieces of pop culture, sifting the debris from yesteryear and making something new." "I could trace the dance influence back to playing pots and pans in the living room, banging along to a Stereo MCs video," Jordan adds. "But we both went through all kinds of music, played in all kinds of bands to get to this point." "I think our first recording was a live desk track Jordan's dad took off a DAT recorder," he says. "It was the most amazing thing to have one of our own songs burned onto CD. It sounded horrible, probably, but it was pretty cool to hear your first MP3 at the age of 14 or 15." Armed with a precocious store of musical history, rough-edged performance skills and state-of-the-art digital recording know-how, Kids of 88's frenzied home production unit was in full swing before they were old enough to vote. "My House" hit the New Zealand Top 10 in 2009, and the duo's irreverent take on teenaged sexual politics was suddenly on the global pop radar from Sydney to New York and Los Angeles. An international blur of handshakes and backslaps culminated in a deal with Sony Music in mid 2010. Meanwhile, somewhere in the USA, the Kids landed a remix for Ke$ha's single of the moment, "Tik Tok". In turn, Cobra Starship came knocking for a similarly sexy treatment for their "Hot Mess" single. Before their own album was halfway finished, they'd earned a reputation as an outfit that could mash anything to anything else and come up roses. Back in Auckland, they put the finishing touches to their now hotly anticipated debut album for the Dryden Street label. Between the steamy club-floor insinuation s of "Just A Little Bit", the mysteriously intimate groove of "Downtown," which both also hit the Top 10, and the opaque character sketch of "Feed The Birds", their debut album SUGARPILLS slowly defined its sordid allure. "What would a movie be like if this was the soundtrack?" Sam muses. "That's what often directs the lyrics. They might range from really cheeky things that we won't disclose to more specific things, like the bitter side of relationships, or little niche things in pop culture we like to run with." "What surprised us about the album was how much of a melting pot it is," says Jordan. "We feel like we pulled off a four-on-the-floor stomp with 'My House' so that released the pressure and allowed us to be bit more eclectic, go off on tangents." "That moment when you show a song to another person and they get excited, it can just bounce off in any direction," says Sam. "That's the moment we live for. It's that energy that makes a track really take off." Having just supported Passion Pit in Auckland and Scissor Sisters in Australia, Kids of 88 are operating as a four-piece band in a sweaty club near you, which has recently included a stop at the CMJ Music Marathon in NYC. In fact, the U S of A features heavily in the Kids’ plans for 2011. Their new single, “Just A Little Bit,” was released in the states in November, and in February Sony Music is taking the band’s debut EP to college radio in anticipation of a late spring U.S. release of SUGARPILLS. A U.S. tour is also in the works for early 2011. Additionally, Kids Of 88 were chosen to support Ke$ha on her December 2010 European tour which hit the following markets: Zurich, Paris, Brussels, Barcelona, Madrid & London.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15264

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Kids Of 88

Some kids are just different. Jordan Arts and Sam McCarthy knew it from their first, strange meeting of minds at school. Asked to bring their favorite song to class, most 12-year-olds naturally dug out Backstreet Boys or Britney CDs. To their mutual surprise, Sam and Jordan both lugged... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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9:15pm CDT

Shad

Juno Award and Polaris Prize losing hip hop artist, Shad (aka Shadrach Kabango) is doing okay as a Canadian rapper. He makes albums. They've been fine. He plays shows. They're okay too.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13957

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Shad

Juno Award and Polaris Prize losing hip hop artist, Shad (aka Shadrach Kabango) is doing okay as a Canadian rapper. He makes albums. They've been fine. He plays shows. They're okay too.

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Fuze

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9:15pm CDT

The Levites

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The Levites

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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9:15pm CDT

Therapies Son

Therapies Son is the solo project of a 19 year old named Alex Jacob. All music written, played and recorded by him. Therapies Son started in October 2010. "His vocals hover barely above a whisper but almost have an Antony & The Johnsons quality to them. With swells of warbled keys that project a sense of a slightly deviant childlike glee and suddenly you’re really intrigued. I'm interested to see where Therapies Son are headed in the coming months. There’s something in their music that reminds me a lot of Ariel Pink‘s earlier work." - Rock Insider
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11484

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Therapies Son

Therapies Son is the solo project of a 19 year old named Alex Jacob. All music written, played and recorded by him. Therapies Son started in October 2010. "His vocals hover barely above a whisper but almost have an Antony & The Johnsons quality to them. With swells of warbled keys... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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9:20pm CDT

Black Milk

As the buzz of many of hip hop’s young leaders-to-be evolves from loud commotion into hushed whispers, Black Milk has stayed relevant by remaining focused on creating music that endures. He’s achieved recognition from fans, critics, and his peers as one of the best producers around, and when coupling that talent with his sharp lyricism and stylish delivery as an emcee, Black has proven to be one of the most vital hip hop artists of his generation. This is already clear to those who heard his 2008 album "Tronic," which capped a successful and astonishingly prolific year (in which he also released collaborative full-length releases with rappers Bishop Lamont and Fat Ray, as well as producing the acclaimed solo album from Slum Village’s Elzhi). Tronic showcased a growth in production technique that few expected from a beatmaker best-known for chopping samples, as his signature drums were now peppered with live instrumentation and richer arrangements. 2009 looked to be another year of tremendous progress for Black Milk’s career. After touring Europe with his newly-formed band, consisting of drummer Daru Jones and keyboardist/singer AB, he returned home to Detroit ready to launch efforts on his next album. The year took an unexpected turn as his mentor Baatin of Slum Village–who Black credits with launching his professional career–suddenly passed away. Only weeks later, Black’s manager HexMurda fell into a coma and was paralyzed with a rare pontine stroke. The quick succession of these events eerily mirrored the abrupt deaths of Detroit legends J Dilla and Proof in 2006, stunning the close-knit hip hop community in the Motor City. Things only got worse for Black as he dealt with additional deaths within his family over the next few months. 2009 had become the most difficult year of his life. As the year came to a close, he returned to recording, and announced that his next release would be audaciously titled "Album of the Year." Black quickly explained that the title was referring to the course of events from the previous 12 months. Many fans and critics discounted that explanation, expressing either excitement or objection that he was brashly proclaiming that his work would be the year’s best before the year had even started. Far from a melancholic work, "Album of the Year" once again sees Black Milk working to break new ground in hip hop production, and to both refine and redefine his sound. While continuing to construct the skeletons of the tracks on his same trusted AKAI MPC-2000 XL that he’s been using for years, he now employs a team of studio musicians and session players to add new layers of fat and muscle to his songs, with most of the players’ parts composed by the artist himself. A broad range of influence shines through in the tracks, with tinges of rock, reggae, and afrobeat joining his trademark hip hop bangers. Few artists in hip hop are able to create music that can rise above expectations and defy categorization. Black Milk welcomes the challenge to accomplish what others cannot, and he’s doing it not only with his acclaimed recordings but also with an electrifying live show. Performing with Daru Jones and AB, the tracks are taken to another level on stage. Both "Album of the Year" and exciting live performances across the globe are sure to elevate Black Milk that much closer to the star status many have predicted.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14609

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Black Milk

As one of the most celebrated auteurs of his generation of hip-hop artists, Black Milk has conditioned fans and critics to expect the unexpected with each release. Few producers have earned the notoriety and respect he has as a musician, and when that is coupled with commanding talent... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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9:20pm CDT

Exene Cervenka

A true renaissance woman, Exene is a singer, artist and poet whose work traverses virtually every aspect of those disciplines. She is known for her work as singer for the legendary punk band X as well as The Knitters and The Original Sinners. Her spoken word performances with Lydia Lunch in the 80's led to the publication of "Adulterers Anonymous" and another four volumes of poetry followed. In 1992, Exene collaborated with photographer Kenneth Jarecke on "Just Another War", a volume of images and verse concerning the 1991 war in Iraq. A lifelong visual artist, Exene's drawings paintings and collages were exhibited at the Santa Monica Museum of Art in 2006 and were the subject of a monograph, Magical Meteorite Songwriting Device, published by Perceval Press.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12794

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Exene Cervenka

A true renaissance woman, Exene is a singer, artist and poet whose work traverses virtually every aspect of those disciplines. She is known for her work as singer for the legendary punk band X as well as The Knitters and The Original Sinners. Her spoken word performances with Lydia... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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9:20pm CDT

Kyst

Kyst is a band of Norwegian origin, currently residing in Sopot, Poland. It’s music varies from folk and post-rock to experimental and improvised music, oftenly influented by the New Weird America movement. However, the musicians prefer not to limit themselves to any specific genre, considering freedom and emotional devotion being the most important musical values. Kyst played several gigs in the biggest cities in Poland and abroad (Berlin, Prague, Hamburg, Rostock, Brussels and more) and played with such artists as: Au (USA), Silje Nes (Norway), Oldseed (Canada), Mono (Japan) and the legend of Berlin experimental music - F. S. Blumm. The self-released debut LP "Cotton Touch" gathered enthusiastic reviews in Europe. The band has been compared to Animal Collective, early Akron/Family, Arcade Fire, Tortoise and Liars (amongst others). Their second album "Hymns" will be released in February 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11918

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Kyst

Kyst is a band of Norwegian origin, currently residing in Sopot, Poland. It’s music varies from folk and post-rock to experimental and improvised music, oftenly influented by the New Weird America movement. However, the musicians prefer not to limit themselves to any specific genre... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
The Hideout

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9:20pm CDT

OBX

OBX (Originated By [X]perience) is an up & coming MC in the hip hop game today. OBX (O-Becks) has a profound and unique skill of storytelling through lyrics that resembles current and past hip-hop narrators such as: Big Pun, Wu-Tang Clan, Joell Ortiz, Common, OutKast and Nas just to name a few. OBX has relinquished the role of the conventional clique rapper who is over commercialized and under skilled for the true aesthetic of hip-hop that enables an artist to connect and narrator life experiences that listeners of hip-hop go through every single day. OBX has an ability to connect with his fans unlike any other artist in today’s hip-hop market. Unlike the commercial artists who are over played on radio stations who rap about circumstances that are only relatable to either really poor individuals growing up in the ghettos or after becoming successful and rapping about becoming wealthy and leaving out the fledgling lower to middle class without anybody able to represent them. OBX raps about issues that everybody experiences day in and day out. While commercial artist are rapping about their rims and financial status, OBX is rapping about his college experience and trying to make ends-meet in a recession ridden America using wittiness and his charisma. While commercial rappers are about consumption, OBX is studying his craft which enables him to connect to the true fan of hip-hop so that he can enjoy their successes and can be with them in their failures.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14598

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OBX

Award winning Hip-Hop artist of the year in the SaCurrent, OBX(Originated By [X]perience) has been hitting the TX Indie scene since 2011. Hailing from San Antonio Tx, OBX(oh-becks) released his Rage Ep early last year, which featured the likes of Emilio Rojas, Skyzoo, Reks, Nickleus... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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9:20pm CDT

SparkDawg & Team SPARK-A-LOT

Spark aka SparkDawg is a solo artist from Killeen, TX who also happens to be a member of a rap group called "Greencity." In 2007, Scarface of the GetoBoys signed Greencity to a 1 album deal via Fontana/Universal Records. The album was titled Scarface presents: Greencity - Brand New Money & was release in 2008. Spark has recieved press in The Source Magazine, XXL, Ozone Mag, & countless other Hip-Hop magazines. Spark has also been nominated for numerous Ozone Awards & Southern Entertainments Awards. As far as televeision is concerned, Spark has recently been interviewed on MTV Jams during AllStar Weekend/TX Day & has cameos appearance in countless major budget music videos starring Dorrough, Chalie Boy, Candi Redd, Lil Scrappy, Young Bloods, Louisianna Cash, TumTum, Big Tuck, & many more. Spark has also worked with & collaborated on music w/such artists as Lil Wayne, Scarface, DJ Clue, Wiz Khalifa, Paul Wall, Lil Flip, Trae The Truth, Big Sean, Joell Ortiz, Sum 41, Gudda Gudda, Short Dawg. Glasses Malone & more. Spark's recently dropped a mixtape titled "Half Baked" which was based around the classic stoner film starring Dave Chappell. DJ Scream, DJ Fletch & The Citadel helped craft this classic mixtape that helped bring Spark aka SparkDawg's lyrical ability to the forefront! A few months after the release of "Half Baked." Spark hooked up w/DJ, DJ Woogie, Dj SouthanBred & Digital Product to release his newest mixtape "Friday" which us based off the classic Ice Cube & Chris Tucker film!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13654

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SparkDawg & Team SPARK-A-LOT

Spark aka SparkDawg is a solo artist from Killeen, TX who also happens to be a member of a rap group called "Greencity." In 2007, Scarface of the GetoBoys signed Greencity to a 1 album deal via Fontana/Universal Records. The album was titled Scarface presents: Greencity - Brand New... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:20pm - 10:20pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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9:30pm CDT

Bad Sports

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Bad Sports

Bad Sports formed in Denton, Texas in 2007 and has since kicked ass, taken names and moved elsewhere throughout the world. Continuing their legacy as the original "handsomest band on Earth", Bad Sports show no signs of relinquishing said title any time soon. Their superior recorded... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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9:30pm CDT

Ben Kronberg

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Ben Kronberg

A standup who’s appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Call With Carson Daly, and John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show, Ben has been a featured performer at the HBO Aspen Comedy Festival, Vancouver Comedy Festival, and Boston Comedy Festival.

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Brandi Emma

Brandi Emma is a Silverlake, CA-based singer/songwriter/musician who gained considerable critical buzz under the moniker Emma Burgess. Hailing from small town in western Massachusetts, Brandi moved around a lot as a kid and sought refuge in the radio. While training at a theater conservatory, she taught herself to play guitar, which she then brought along with her on her cross-country drive to Los Angeles. It was in Los Angeles that she wrote her first songs and began playing regularly at local venues and singing backup for acts like Peter Bradley Adams (Eastmountainsouth). Brandi soon scored a record deal with the Love Yourself label and released her full-length debut, Swim, in 2007 under the moniker Emma Burgess. It was produced by Rusty Anderson (Paul McCartney) and Ofer Moses, featuring such genius as Mike Garson (David Bowie) on piano and Josh Freese (NIN) on drums. The record quickly earned critical acclaim from Rolling Stone Magazine (“Break-out indie song of 2007 for Big Break”), LA Times (“Buzz Band Artist 2007”) to URB Magazine (“1,000 Artists to Watch in 2007”). In addition, several songs from Swim found their way onto network television shows. After a guest collaboration in 2009 with the Folktronica group The Smart Set, she decided to go out on her own. Returning to her birth name- and to her original, alt-country instincts-she has carved out her own distinctive, soulful sound. The newest creation of this talented 27 year-old's ongoing pop investigations is her debut EP, Photographic Memory, produced by Tom Livemore (Carina Round) in LA and Birmingham, featuring guest musicians Ragman Jones, Simon Smith and Ryann Snow. Brandi Emma first worked with UK's Livemore in 2009, back on her instant alt-country torch classic, Let It Go . The song was never released, but sat itching with anticipation as Brandi experimented with other writers/producers. Happily for all of us, Brandi and Tom ultimately harkened to the muse and reunited to add four more songs -- all stellar bits of folk-inspired pop intimacy with heart and soul. These five nuanced songs explore the wistful side of romance with a steely tug that won't easily let you go. Photographic Memory was recently released on Emma's own label, Emma Phonics Music, on October 12, 2010. She is currently touring the east and west coasts in support of the release.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13733

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Brandi Emma

Brandi Emma is a Silverlake, CA-based singer/songwriter/musician who gained considerable critical buzz under the moniker Emma Burgess. Hailing from small town in western Massachusetts, Brandi moved around a lot as a kid and sought refuge in the radio. While training at a theater conservatory... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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9:30pm CDT

Bryson Turner

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Bryson Turner

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Chelsea Peretti

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Chelsea Peretti

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Chris Fairbanks

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Chris Fairbanks

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Dog Day

Halifax gloom popsters Dog Day are partners Seth Smith and Nancy Urich. They have returned to the road, as a two piece, taking along a fresh batch of songs. The new sound is made up of guitar, drums and vocals, leaning back toward the bands earlier, minimal, pop-punk debut, Thank You. Live, they are known to incorporate a few of the Seth Smith ‘New Problems’ tracks into their set. They have a new self produced record due spring 2011. The Toronto Star hails the band as "...the most exciting Canadian act of the moment." After hearing the band's previous offering, Concentration (Outside Music), seminal music site Coke Machine Glow exclaimed, "Behold anew, motherfuckers, the future of indie rock..."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12393

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Dog Day

After a series of disfiguring rearrangements and amputations, Seth Smith and Nancy Urich ripped out the heart of their band and split for the country. After some time, they learned to forget about the city and to get by fine with just each other. The sound is driven. They started... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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9:30pm CDT

Eli "Paperboy" Reed and The True Loves

"It's been a wild ride, that's for sure," admits Eli "Paperboy" Reed, looking back at the incredible journey that took the boyish-looking yet preternaturally mature soul belter from a Boston high school band room to a Mississippi Delta juke joint, from Sunday morning gigs behind the organ at a tiny South Side Chicago church to headlining the coolest clubs in Brooklyn with his red-hot band, and now, signed to Capitol Records. On his major label debut, Come and Get It, Reed proves to be the life of a soulful, sweaty party in which everyone eventually gets dragged onto the dance floor. As a performer, Reed approaches each song with nothing less than utter conviction; he's as authentically gritty as he is ingratiatingly sexy. Reed incorporates the feel of classic R&B and soul into a largely self-penned, 12-song set, produced with Mike Elizondo, the bassist-turned-producer whose credits include, among others, Eminem, Pink, Gwen Stefani and Fiona Apple. Admirers have likened Reed to such luminaries as Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett; the Boston Herald called him "Boston's answer to Sam Cooke." But he's not merely trying to recreate a sound; Reed is channeling his influences and inspirations into making something all his own. "For me," says Reed, "it's all about writing pop songs. Soul music was the greatest pop music of the 20th century and its influence is so far-reaching. When I pick up a guitar to write a song, the influence of the music I love invariably comes out. For me, that music has been completely internalized. I'm not trying to put anything on; this is what comes out, this is what happens, I can't sing or write any other way than I do." "I try to write from phrases that I think people will respond to," Reed explains. "Turns of phrase are very important to me," a point illustrated most potently on his song "Name Calling" (lyric: "You went from name calling to calling my name"). "I'm very inspired by Sam Cooke in that way and I learned a lot from country music too. To be able to create a mental picture for someone with just one line is very, very important. Sam Cooke talks about writing from conversation, personal stories, little turns of phrase that catch your ear and you can make a hook out of. That's my songwriting m.o.." Most of the material on Come And Get It, Reed says, "was written at home, when I was messing around on the acoustic guitar." The title song began quickly when Reed's guitarist Ryan Spraker, who co-wrote several numbers, dreamed up the title phrase, "If You Want The Love of A Man, Come and Get It." But, says Reed, "That one actually took a little while because we wanted to get the sentiment across correctly without sounding cheesy." As for the subject matter he favors - finding, seeking and holding onto love - Reed admits "I like writing love songs because they are easy for people to relate to and mostly it's what I tend to understand and those are the kind of sentiments I come up with. Some of my songs come from personal experience, some of them are changed, just ideas that come to me, as most songwriting works." The opening track "Young Girl" is a tribute to little-known Boston soul singer Frank Lynch, who died tragically just as his career looked like it would take off with the release of this song. That's part of Reed's m.o. too: going back to the source of his own inspiration, finding unsung veteran artists and bringing them along with him, however he can. This past summer Reed helped organize the Brooklyn Soul Festival, featuring under-recognized soul legends like Barbara Lynn, Roscoe Robinson, and Otis Clay, in the borough he now calls home. While he was making Come and Get It, says Reed, "I was listening to a lot of late sixties, early seventies soul music from Chicago, in particular Mel and Tim and Tyrone Davis. It's all very lavishly produced stuff, a lot of horns, a lot of strings, but it's also really tough, the rhythm section is always really funky. I was going for that sort of vibe. That was the plan." Producer Elizondo came at R&B from a markedly different angle than Reed, having deep roots in hip hop as well as contemporary rock. Says Reed, "It was definitely a different thing for him and it was a different thing for me, to work with a strong-minded producer, but it didn't take him long to earn my respect. When we were cutting the string section he'd have the score laid out on the board, following along. He's say, 'measure 76, second violin, that note is flat.' That is very impressive. Mike's got great ideas and he's got great ears, and he's a great bass player. I definitely have a pop sensibility, but he brought more of an understanding of modern music." Even as a youngster, Reed displayed unusually sophisticated - and good - taste, working his way through his dad's formidable record collection from the moment he learned to work a turntable. Reed absorbed early rock and roll (Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Coasters) before moving on to the Country radio hits of the day. (The first record he bought was Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart's single, "The Whiskey Ain't Workin'" - "I still think it's really good," Reed interjects.) Then he fell for Howlin' Wolf and the blues. However, the defining moment in Reed's youthful musical education came when his dad bought Atlantic's Ray Charles boxed set on cassette: "That was my introduction into soul music, it really changed my life. During one summer vacation, when we were in the car, we listened to those three tapes over and over again." Along with passing on the record-collecting bug, his dad also gave him a harmonica, the first instrument Reed learned to play. In high school, he hung out in the band room with students as passionate about music as he was: "Most of them were way better musicians than me; I wasn't very good at the time as a guitarist. I played tenor sax, too - but I wasn't very good at that either." But he harbored a gift as one powerhouse singer. At a Martin Luther King Day assembly, he performed "A Change Is Gonna Come." As he recalls, "Everyone freaked out, I got a standing ovation." From there, his path to a professional career was built on movie script-worthy twists and surprises. His love of the music (and a series of amazing coincidences) brought him to Clarksdale, Mississippi. After having just graduated high school at the age of 18, Reed was frequenting juke joints and lounges and playing the blues five nights a week. He found mentors among the veteran players like Terry "Big T" Williams, Sam Carr, and Wesley "Junebug" Jefferson, and honed his skills as a fledgling performer in a fertile but unforgiving environment. When he wasn't "on" during a gig, fellow musicians and onlookers told him in no uncertain terms that he'd have to leave the stage. But the baby-faced young man from Boston had guts to match his chops: "It was hard. I had never been away from home before. I learned a lot about growing up." He returned north with new skills, and a new nickname - Paperboy: "I used to wear this hat, my grandfather's hat, a newsboy hat - it's retired now. All the musicians in Clarksdale had a nickname. They gave me that one and it stuck with me." Reed did subsequently try college, getting accepted into the University of Chicago, but once again, he was drawn more to music than books, hosting a well-regarded Southern Soul show on the college radio station and exploring Chicago's south-side for records and fried chicken. Given his fascination with the lesser known but seriously influential figures in R&B, he tracked down a former Chess Records artist named Mitty Collier ("I Had a Talk With My Man Last Night"), who'd given up soul-singing for the ministry. She not only befriended Reed but hired him to play keyboards and sing at her Sunday services, paying him a small stipend that he poured back into expanding his record collection. He returned to Boston after the school year ended, determined to put together his own band. For a time he worked for a band mate's florist mom, using her van to transport gear as well as to deliver floral arrangements. Reed put out two very well received albums while in Boston. His first - Sings Walkin' and Talkin' and Othe
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13389

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Eli "Paperboy" Reed and The Tr

"It's been a wild ride, that's for sure," admits Eli "Paperboy" Reed, looking back at the incredible journey that took the boyish-looking yet preternaturally mature soul belter from a Boston high school band room to a Mississippi Delta juke joint, from Sunday morning gigs behind the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
The Phoenix

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9:30pm CDT

Gurf Morlix

Master instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Gurf Morlix has been a major thread in the fabric of American roots music for over 20 years. But, before he became a recognized name on the scene for his work with such folks as Lucinda, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Slaid Cleaves, Buddy and Julie Miller, and Mary Gauthier, Gurf hung, played and performed with the Austin-based songwriter Blaze Foley. On February 1, 2011, Gurf released a 15 song collection of Blaze's songs, called Blaze Foley's 113th Wet Dream. The cd was released in conjunction with the documentary, Blaze Foley: Duct Tape Messiah, which has been 12 years in the making. Following the release, Gurf will be touring throughout North America together with the documentary screenings. Gurf, a native of Buffalo, NY, struck out for warmer climes as soon as he could and one of the first folks he met when he arrived in Austin in was Blaze Foley. In 1976, Blaze came to one of Gurf's shows, introduced himself, and invited Gurf to his first Austin gig. They hit it off and for the next few years, the two iconoclasts were runnin' buddies. A few years ago, Gurf wrote: “Blaze Foley – soulful, passionate singer songwriter. Champion of the downtrodden. Friend of the working Girl. Truth seeker. Atmospheric disturbance. Tender caring person with a big ol' bag of deep-rooted troubles stuffed down into one of his pockets. Blaze could cut right through the bullshit, or he could be the cause of it. The funniest person I ever met, and also the most tragic”. Blaze, a colorful, but flawed character, was murdered in 1989 at the age of 39. Recording an album of Blaze's music is something Gurf's been wanting to do for more than 20 years. Now is the time. Gurf knows that Blaze's honest, heartfelt words will resonate with today's audience. Blaze is finally having the career he wanted..
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14304

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Gurf Morlix

Master instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Gurf Morlix has been a major thread in the fabric of American roots music for over 20 years. But, before he became a recognized name on the scene for his work with such folks as Lucinda, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Slaid Cleaves, Buddy and Julie... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Continental Club

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9:30pm CDT

Hampton Yount

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Hampton Yount

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Holly Conlan

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Holly Conlan

Holly is excited to be returning to SXSW in support of her fourth independent release, The Sirens, on Cloverbird Records. The album is a departure from her previous work, building on the lush arrangements and piano-driven melodies of 2008’s Bird and 2010’s Fascinator. ELLE Magazine... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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9:30pm CDT

Joe DeRosa

Joe DeRosa performs constantly, making appearances of all kinds. Recently he had guest roles on HBO's Bored To Death and IFC's Z-Rock and became a regular on The Opie and Anthony radio show and Fox New's Redeye. Joe also taped a half-hour Comedy Central Presents special which aired in the winter of 2009 and his first-ever stand-up album "The Depression Auction" was released on Comedy Central Records in June of 2010. This year, he made his directorial debut with the film Shooting Angles, which starred himself, Bill Burr, Robert Kelly, and Colin Quinn. Joe is currently writing, directing and producing a series of web shorts for Atom.com, co-hosting the podcast "Uninformed" with comedian and friend Bill Burr, and touring clubs around the country.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14615

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Joe DeRosa

Joe DeRosa performs constantly, making appearances of all kinds. Recently he had guest roles on HBO's Bored To Death and IFC's Z-Rock and became a regular on The Opie and Anthony radio show and Fox New's Redeye. Joe also taped a half-hour Comedy Central Presents special which aired... Read More →

Joseph DeRosa

Comic/Musician/DirectorApostleJoe DeRosa performs constantly, making appearances of all kinds. Recently he had guest roles on HBO's Bored To Death and IFC's Z-Rock and became a regular on The Opie and Anthony radio show and Fox New's Redeye. Joe also taped a half-hour Comedy Central... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Khaira Arby and her Band

KHAIRA ARBY Khaïra Arby bridges the multicultural Mali in the desert blues of her music. The woman’s voice of Mali’s north, Khaira expresses pride in the people and their struggle to survive in her desert homeland. Her soulful music takes the listener across the Sahara to Timbuktu, crossroads of epochs, religions and cultures. With her rocking band, she sings about love, family, women and the toll of war. Khaira’s hot band rips the stage with a smooth blend of traditional instruments and electric guitars. Complex rhythms intertwined with Khaira's clear shout bring the audience to their feet dancing. Born in the Saharan desert village of Abaradjou, Khaira’s parents were from different ethnic backgrounds. You can hear these cultures mix in her music as she sings in several languages, sometimes within the same song. The instrumentation and rhythms are just as varied with electric guitar, bass, calabash, ngoni, traditional violin, and trap drum kit, creating a complex sounds and structure. While her music is rooted in tradition, Khaïra surrounds herself with young musicians influenced by the contemporary world and western music. This is the contemporary desert rock and roll of Mali. After her first marriage ended in divorce, Khaïra was singing with the Orchestre Regional de Tombouctou. It wasn’t long before she was invited to sing with the famous Orchestre Badema in Bamako. She earned her stripes beside such Malian superstars as her cousin, Ali Farka Touré, and the widely influential Fissa Maïga. Since 1990 Khaïra has focused most of her energies on her music. While rooted in tradition, Khaïra surrounds herself with young musicians influenced by the contemporary world and western rock and roll. The listener is taken on a complex audio journey across the desert to the essence of Timbuktu Mali, past and present. Khaïra continues to live in Timbuktu with her family. She performs at private events, concert halls, festivals and clubs throughout Mali. She has appeared with her band at the Festival on the Niger River in Segou and at the mythic Festival in the Desert in Essakane. In 2006 she was named a Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mali.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14200

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Khaira Arby and her Band

KHAIRA ARBY Khaïra Arby bridges the multicultural Mali in the desert blues of her music. The woman’s voice of Mali’s north, Khaira expresses pride in the people and their struggle to survive in her desert homeland. Her soulful music takes the listener across the Sahara to Timbuktu... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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9:30pm CDT

Question

Based out of San Antonio, Texas, Question, who was formerly signed to Epic Records and Cinematic Music Group (Home to Big K.R.I.T, Nipsey Hussle, and Smoke Dza) has recently been profiled in Ozone's "Patiently waiting" magazine issue, and was chosen by MTV Jams for there "Texas Weekend's Artist To Watch" episode, along with being picked for Allhiphop.com's esteemed "Breeding ground" Section. After his release from EPIC, Question Released an Independent double album on iTunes last summer titled "Xanax 3" that sold nearly 3,000 copies on word of mouth promotion alone. In the summer of 2010, He Teamed with Producer Harold "Hits" Tolbert to create a new project entirely produced by the two titled "Fear Of Dying" (which is scheduled to drop this Spring) and set out to form a band to perform the music live with. With Albert G. on rhythm guitar, Stephen Dokken on Lead guitar, Daniel "Pocket" Leal on Bass, D-Myke on drums, Cooley on Keyboard, DJ Donnie Dee on the turntables, and Vocalist/ SongWriter, Verse The Ink on lead vocals along with Question, Both Tolbert and Question realized they had much more than just a backing band....they had an Actual Band that could perform not only live, but in the studio as well, as one cohesive unit. From that Point on, the band DEAD BROKE was born...and now a new journey begins. "I feel reborn playing with these guys" says Question. "Its like a whole other side of music i was missing out on...im extremely excited about what the Future Holds" Already garnering interest from indie and major labels alike, Question is taking it all in stride. "We just want to grow as a band. develop our sound even more, and really blow people away. Were not concerned with record deals right now...we just wanna get to a point where we can do what we want, when we want, and how we want, and have people support it" Now The Question Remains.........Who's ready For the Future?
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14821

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Question

“I am no longer afraid of becoming lost, because the journey back always reveals something new, and that is ultimately good for the artist.” ― Billy Joel For San Antonio, Texas based hip hop artist Question, these words hold very true. In the fall of 2005, Question found himself... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Nuvola

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9:30pm CDT

Spermbirds

About the band For more than 25 years, the Spermbirds have been one of Europe`s finest and best known Hardcore bands. While many of their old musical companions vanished long ago, the Spermbirds prove with their 8th studio longplayer “A Columbus Feeling” (release date: 3. September) that they are still alive and kicking – and that they haven’t lost their ability to broaden their musical horizon with every album. While sticking to their basics – intelligent hardcore and punkrock with catchy melodies, driving rythms and sarcastic/ironic yet intelligent lyrics – they again make their record sound different than the seven previous ones. New instruments (including even a banjo!), new sounds and musical directions are integrated into the band’s musical basics. “A Columbus Feeling” is the result of two and a half decades of musical experience. What has happened in the last few years? In 2004, the last album “Set an Example” had documented the impressive comeback of the band´s original lineup. There were concerts all over Europe, a South Africa tour, the first Spermbirds-DVD “Me and my People” and as the latest highlight – an Australian Tour last year. Prior to this tour, the band had started to write and rehearse songs for a new album. The band took it’s time, knowing that their best records always resulted from a huge pool of songs to choose from. The best of them were then selected for “A Columbus Feeling” – and what a selection we have! There are classic punkrock-numbers like “Meet me in the Middle” with a catchy singalong-hookline in the chorus. There is classic Spermbirds stuff like “Try and stop us” or “Stacks and Piles”, but there are also examples of the bands newly achieved musical maturity. The title song “Columbus Feeling” for example, with it’s strong influence of country and blues. “Honestly” with its dark groove also adds a new layer to the bands musical portfolio. “Black in a Rainbow” has the hymn-like touch that recalls early Spermbirds classics like “Try again” in a modern environment. The whole record is full of new influences, and of a fresh spirit. Come on board when the Spermbirds explore new musical horizons. Experience with them the “Columbus Feeling”.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10912

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Spermbirds

About the band For more than 25 years, the Spermbirds have been one of Europe`s finest and best known Hardcore bands. While many of their old musical companions vanished long ago, the Spermbirds prove with their 8th studio longplayer “A Columbus Feeling” (release date: 3. September... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Headhunters

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9:30pm CDT

The Ripe

The Ripe has sprung forth from it's roots in power-pop, folk, garage, and psychedelia while still being nurtured by contemporary sounds and influences. Born in 2007, the Austin, Texas quartet consists of Jake Garcia on guitar and vocals, Erick Olesen on guitar and rhodes piano, Gian Ortiz on bass and vocals, and Nick Yaklin on drums. Cultivated by the energy and hooks of power-pop favorites such as Big Star and The Nerves, and consciously trying to bring to real life the Beatles White Album, these guys also feed upon equal doses of Forever Changes era LOVE and The Kinks at their Village Green best. They are but saplings. But students of rock and roll will want to take a stroll through this forest. The Ripe just returned from a rejuvenating summer in the north of Spain, where they created their full-length debut record on vintage BBC/Abbey road sound recording equipement at the fabled Circo Perrotti studios. Please. Stay. Tuned...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11652

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The Ripe

The Ripe is a fine group that cares about the song. Born in 2007, the Austin, Texas natives produce elaborate music with prisms from Arthur Lee's backyard and John Lennon's jukebox.http://gethip.com/site/catalog/ripe-into-your-ears/

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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9:30pm CDT

Tig Notaro

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Tig Notaro

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Esther's Follies

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9:30pm CDT

Toy Selectah

The mix-master wizard for Monterrey Mexico's Hip Hop en Español Pioneers Control Machete, created a whole new hybrid by mixing mexican soundscapes with contemporary urban riddims. As a Music Producer and Remixer, Toy Hernández has been working with a long list of artist, bands and comtemporary music friends as: Calle 13, M.I.A., Morrisey, Manu Chao, Diplo, Sinden, Eminem, Thievery Corporation, Cypress Hill, Nortec Collective, Kinky, Plastilina Mosh, Paulina Rubio, Federico Aubele, Café Tacvba, Sergent García, Don Omar, Gustavo Cerati, Celso Piña, Notch, Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Alejandro Sanz, Molotov, Babasónicos, Dj Blass, Los Tetas, División Minúscula and many others. Lately he has been galloping rural rhythms of Colombian-Mexican Cumbias, Reggae, and other urban and caribbean styles creating his own trademark sound and collective called Sonidero Nacional. During 2008 and after a collaborative relationship with Diplo, MAD DECENT, the label and crew announced the incorporation of Toy Selectah to their international Urban Global roster. He now lives in Monterrey, Mexico and resides as Creative Director, A&R and CEO of Sones del Mexside his own production company and boutique label, home of recently top ranked Mexican rock band División Minúscula.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13523

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Toy Selectah

The mix-master wizard for Monterrey Mexico's Hip Hop en Español Pioneers Control Machete, created a whole new hybrid by mixing mexican soundscapes with contemporary urban riddims. As a Music Producer and Remixer, Toy Hernández has been working with a long list of artist, bands and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Prague

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9:30pm CDT

Tres Mts.

I first saw dUg Pinnick sing and play in 1989 with his band Kings X at the Central Tavern. Three years later, I asked them to open some shows for Pearl Jam and we quickly became friends. I always joked, "when are we gonna make that heavy R & B record, you and me?" In 2001, dUg joined Richard Stuverud and me in one of our yearly writing sessions in Montana and again in 2004 with McCready. After a few years of crossed up schedules, in 2010, we finally mixed the baker's dozen songs that make up Tres Mts. These guys are all monsters and this batch of tunes is gonna be fun to play live. -Jeff Ament
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11197

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Tres Mountains

I first saw dUg Pinnick sing and play in 1989 with his band Kings X at the Central Tavern. Three years later, I asked them to open some shows for Pearl Jam and we quickly became friends. I always joked, "when are we gonna make that heavy R & B record, you and me?" In 2001, dUg joined... Read More →

Tres Mts.

I first saw dUg Pinnick sing and play in 1989 with his band Kings X at the Central Tavern. Three years later, I asked them to open some shows for Pearl Jam and we quickly became friends. I always joked, "when are we gonna make that heavy R & B record, you and me?" In 2001, dUg joined... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Stubb's

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9:30pm CDT

Typhoon

Dear Reader, I once came very close to dying (bug-bite, failed organs), and though my life was spared thanks to thanks to modern medicine and a kidney given to me by my father, nonetheless I live with a persisting sense that my time is borrowed. My resolution--what I intend to do with my finite allotment-- is to reach some small, yet conclusive understanding of my life in particular and the world in general; an understanding accomplished, in part, through a combination of music and words. The last record we made, Hunger & Thirst, is a record that purposefully confuses physical sickness with ontological sickness, i.e. that most desires are only symptoms of the desire to be someone else. This new record picks up where we left off, though this time "purposefully confusing" the idea of time as a place. It imagines that my past is a composite of old houses and apartment buildings, that my memories are these little artifacts strewn about, and then there's me with a single candle, picking up the artifacts one at a time and examining them by the dim light. Songs as personal as these perhaps ought to be burned or buried rather than be paraded before an audience. But there is something transfigurative in playing music with so many close friends--what starts out as a solemn, solitary attempt is turned into something both communal and cathartic. I think we even have fun at times. A New Kind of House (the title itself is borrowed from the brilliant poetry of Zach Schomburg) was artfully recorded on location (our house) by repeat-collaborator Paul Laxer; the artwork was beautifully realized by Ricky Delucco, and we have Tender Loving Empire to thank for so tenderly helping us put out a record a second time. kyle ray morton / 01.11.2011
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12460

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Typhoon

Dear Reader, I don't remember much, but I remember this one thing with clarity. I was in the backyard looking up at my father; he was bent over raking leaves, explaining to me over his shoulder what it meant to be a good man--to keep your word and do the work you set out to do. I... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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9:30pm CDT

Warren G

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Venue 222

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9:30pm CDT

ZE!

Meet the disco queen from Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian electro-pop artist ZE! redefines glam with the release of her new album I Am Glam. This loud and brash disco rebel is hugely influenced by Madonna and her style has drawn comparisons to Lady Gaga, The Ting Tings, M.I.A. and Santigold. ZE! has opened for Chicks on Speed, AC Slater, Drop the Lime, The Vengaboys, Don Rimini, Mickey Moonlight, Inquisitive & Afrikan Boy – and is now touring with Joachim Garraud begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting on his new ‘Invasion’ live show sharing the stage with the likes of Steve Aoki, Crookers, Laidback Luke, Eric Prydz, Roger Sanchez, Underworld, Lovefoxxx, Crystal Castles and more. From the day she began gigging back in ‘99, ZE! has always been known for her passion for fashion; she used to run a boutique with her sister (OSIXNINE) and has modeled for designers Charles of London, Criminal Damage, Lonely 8-bit Heroes and headlined fashion events by Reebok, adidas, Tony Hawk and Vice Magazine. ZE! styles herself and designs her own outfits, making every one of her shows a little catwalk of her own. “I Am Glam” the single has gone to #1 on Hitz.fm’s Malaysian Top 10 chart, has been heard on shows like MTV Styl’d, The City and the music video is now on MTV Asia & MTV Switzerland. ZE is now working on new single releases/remixes from the album and an upcoming US tour this 2011. Watch out for more from this disco queen!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10931

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ZE!

Meet the disco queen from Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian electro-pop artist ZE! redefines glam with the release of her new album I Am Glam. This loud and brash disco rebel is hugely influenced by Madonna and her style has drawn comparisons to Lady Gaga, The Ting Tings, M.I.A. and Santigold... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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9:40pm CDT

Prince Rama

Spawned from the vernal heat of the Florida swamps amidst swirling patterns of pine orchards and pre-Columbian artifacts, Prince Rama was whispered into the ears of Taraka Larson, Nimai Larson, and Michael Collins in the summer of 2007 by the clanging of prayer bells and goat-skin drums. They left the Hare Krishna farm where they were staying to go to art school and form a creative nucleus in Boston. There, their engaging and often unpredictable ritualistic live shows attracted a rapid cult following, replete with collective chants, werewolf summonings, Sanskrit invocations, and the distribution of various handmade percussion to members of the audience. In spring 2009 the group departed from Boston and went on a series of extensive tours across the US and Europe, culminating in a tragic car robbery in which all their equipment got stolen. Thanks to an overwhelming outpouring from friends, family, and fans, the group was catapulted to rebuild and reinvent themselves from the ground up to make a unique new sound surcharged with a renewed sense of awe, gratitude, and urgency. The trio moved to Brooklyn, and with their new instruments wrote and recorded Shadow Temple, produced with the help of Rusty Santos and Dave (Avey Tare) and Josh (Deakin) of Animal Collective for release on Paw Tracks in September 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13517

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Prince Rama

“What the hell is that?” is a question pretty familiar to the controversial Brooklyn band Prince Rama. The answer is far from simple; sisters Taraka and Nimai Larson have lived in ashrams, worked for utopian architects, written manifestos, delivered lectures from pools of fake... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:40pm - 10:40pm CDT
Mohawk

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9:50pm CDT

Meat Puppets with Roky Erickson

It doesn't take long after listening to the Meat Puppets' thirteenth studio album overall, Lollipop, to realize that they have boiled the essence of what the group is all about right down to its core. As a result, singer/guitarist Curt Kirkwood, bassist Cris Kirkwood, and drummer Shandon Sahm have an instant Meat Puppets classic on their hands, and an album that fits in perfectly with such mid '80s classics as Up on the Sun and the underrated Mirage (while not coming off as an attempt to recreate a certain musical era of the group). Interestingly however, the Meat Puppets did not achieve this by working out the songs' arrangements beforehand, or even extensively rehearsing together. "This one here was an experiment in just viewing the parts as Tinkertoys, and seeing the little Tinkertoy circus that needed to be built, and putting it together simply like that," explains Curt. "With just the band in the studio and the engineer, we didn't learn the songs - we just went in the studio, and went, 'OK, here's your part. Now play this good.' So we cut the stuff on acoustic guitar and drums first, and then built it. It's an interesting concept of a way to do something. It seems like it might be a stiff way to do something, by just putting it together a piece at a time like that. But I really enjoyed it. I think the overall sound of the way it came out is kind of a contradiction of the way it was recorded. To me, that's the coolest thing - to put something together like that, so you have the sum of the parts, and then the whole. The whole thing about the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. To force yourself to do it that way. We were able to keep track of the music." Produced once more by Curt, Lollipop signals the re-entry of former Puppets drummer Sahm back into the band (who previously played on the 2000 Puppets release, Golden Lies, and supporting tour). Sahm elaborates: "In October [2009], Curt called. I said, 'Aren't you supposed to be out on tour with the Stone Temple Pilots? What's up?' He said, 'Do you want to fill in and do these dates?' We only had one day to practice. That was the icebreaker. The first show was in Mobile, Alabama at BayFest. It was probably 5,000 to 10,000 people. Right afterwards, Robert and Dean DeLeo came up and said, 'You're really great in the band. You really drive the band cool. You should be in there.' And I was like, 'Well, I'm filling in for right now. It would be cool...talk to 'the boss'.' Robert goes, 'I'll talk to him.' Recorded at Spoon’s HiFi Studio’s in Austin, Lollipop is chock full of tunes that run the stylistic gamut. Case in point, the opening keyboard-laced "Incomplete" (that Curt wrote back in 1983, and envisioned as "something that I thought would be good for Elvis or Engelbert Humperdinck in the '60s") and the rocking "Hour of the Idiot," to the sunny ska of "Shave It," and such acoustic country ditties as "Baby Don't" and "The Spider and the Spaceship." And Cris certainly approves of the finished product. "The continuity that runs through Curt's work is just a trip, and how you can reference different parts. I think it's a fairly bitching effort, considering the amount of time we put into pre-work. I think it's indicative of where the band's at right now. It's a fairly fluid moment, and that's a trip, considering how long we've been at it and the band's history. Curt's been at it non-stop, and I'm pleased to be able to provide him with a stable outlet for his art." And according to Curt, the band got back to trusting their instincts once more - a major catalyst in their earlier work. "The similarity between the '80s and now is that once we started getting a lot of attention in the '90s, we brought producers in and stuff, and there was a thing that started happening - and it might sound egotistical - but this band always ran off of my intuitions. As much as songwriting or anything else. I write intuitively, and I never wanted to be a songwriter - I just got into it when I had the band. I just wanted to be in a band. So it's all been this intuition of 'This is what we need to do.' This was kind of taken away from us in the '90s, as money came in and people said, 'You need to do this.' It clouded the whole easygoing...like, 'Well, what does Curt think?' You could say it was the money or it was the thrust of popularity stuff or the Nirvana thing. But it just was like the band as a whole quit trusting that, I think. We just became more compliant, and like they say, 'Cooperation leads to corruption.' So in this way, I think the album harkens back to that." To support Lollipop, the Meat Puppets are planning on touring steadily, including the group's first substantial European tour in nearly two decades. Curt - "We took a good amount of time off in this last year and didn't do any real big tours, so we could get this record done and just cool our heels a little bit. Now, we're ready to get going again." Cris adds, "We're getting back to a place where...he and I have a bitching wavelength that we were able to get to. He so doesn't need my support in a way, but I think he appreciates it in a way, and I know I love our relationship and the music we make together." As they say, the proof is in the pudding, and Lollipop is one tasty listening experience from beginning to end.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14109

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Meat Puppets with Roky Erickson

It doesn't take long after listening to the Meat Puppets' thirteenth studio album overall, Lollipop, to realize that they have boiled the essence of what the group is all about right down to its core. As a result, singer/guitarist Curt Kirkwood, bassist Cris Kirkwood, and drummer... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:50pm - 10:50pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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9:50pm CDT

THE NIYAT

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THE NIYAT

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:50pm - 10:50pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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9:50pm CDT

The World Famous Tony Williams

Music is best when it evokes emotion. If you cannot follow the bass kick and the snare or if you cannot dance with the hi hat then it can become tough to move and live through the music itself. Its almost as if the instruments have emotions themselves, not just that they are conveying emotion, but that each instrument can actually feel. Imagine the stories that a saxophone would have after years of touring with John Coltrane. Imagine what a trumpet would go through after living in a bag with Louis Armstrong for all those years. For the length of his career, Grammy winning and platinum selling recording artist and producer Kanye West has utilized 3 main instruments. An Ensoniq ASR-10, an MPC, and the voice of Tony Williams. Tony’s voice is so versatile that the output has only ever been limited by Kanye’s or Tony’s own creativity. Tony has been all over the world with Kanye. Studios in Japan, stages in France, on cliffs in Capetown, South Africa and seemingly everywhere in between. Tony has played the background singer to Kanye’s live performances as well as being stretched across the creative boundaries of all of Kanye’s professional releases. His voice has also been showcased for President Barack Obama when he performed, live on ABC for the inaugural ‘Neighborhood Ball’, alongside Jay-Z for a performance of their collaboration ‘History’, off of LeBron James’ More Than a Game soundtrack. Just imagine the stories Tony could tell. Add to that the years Tony spent growing up in Oklahoma City or the summers he spent in South Central Los Angeles honing his skills and teaching himself what his future in music could be. Tony’s stories and experiences cross as many musical boundaries as they do country borders. His voice truly is an instrument that the world has fallen in love with without ever truly ever knowing why. Now, in December of this year, the instrument that we’ve all fallen in love with will finally be able to display its true skills for the world to see. The walls will finally talk, if you will. The World Famous Tony Williams will be releasing his debut, solo album, King or the Fool. Without a record company or anyone else to stand in his way, Tony will step into the spotlight with only real emotion and genuine music at his back. Say goodbye to life as a background singer and say hello to the limelight.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11672

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The World Famous Tony Williams

Music is best when it evokes emotion. If you cannot follow the bass kick and the snare or if you cannot dance with the hi hat then it can become tough to move and live through the music itself. Its almost as if the instruments have emotions themselves, not just that they are conveying... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:50pm - 10:50pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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9:50pm CDT

TroubleSum

Houston’s First Lady, TroubleSum, continues to be a contributing force to the growth of southern music and culture. With an effortless delivery of lyrics written by this living, breathing, walking paradox, she's certain to alter the hip hop scene. To her credit, TroubleSum is one in a handful of female MC's to be consistently acknowledged on a national scale, having already been awarded the title of Best Female Rapper in Houston by The Houston Press, featured on Bun B's new album "TRILL OG" and an impressive performance on the nationally distributed “Hip Hop Life” DVD. TroubleSum, The Teflon Diva, is known nationwide for her lyrical ability and impeccable style and class. She's performed at countless shows across the nation, sharing the stage with industry heavyweights such as Rick Ross, Chamillionaire, Slim Thug, Dorrough, Trina, Trae tha Truth, and Bun B, just to name a few. The fashion forward emcee has received numerous awards and honors, representing her city everywhere she goes. She has received coverage with top music media outlets MTV, BET, and Allhiphop.com (where she has been awarded the coveted Breeding Ground Artist Title). With a future as bright as her winning smile, the artist has not forgotten her roots. She regularly donates her time, star power, and talent to non profit organizations and charity causes. Her inspiration includes such artist as Tupac Shakur, Jimmy Hendricks, and the Gospel group The Clark Sisters. These artists influenced her writing ability, and like them, she strives to reach her own legendary status. "I will hold stead fast to my vision, and never comprise myself respect.” With a distinguished sound and intimidating lyrics, you know Trouble is on the way and what you see isn't always what you get!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13343

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TroubleSum

Houston’s First Lady, TroubleSum, continues to be a contributing force to the growth of southern music and culture. With an effortless delivery of lyrics written by this living, breathing, walking paradox, she's certain to alter the hip hop scene. To her credit, TroubleSum is one... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:50pm - 10:50pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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9:50pm CDT

Zechs Marquise

Zechs Marquise formed in El Paso, Texas during the spring of 2003 when brothers Marfred and Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez came together with childhood friends Matthew Wilkson and Marcos Smith. The group soon named itself after a popular Japanese anime character and hit the studio to record its first album during the late summer months of 2004. That studio effort was later scrapped and in June 2006 the band instead released 34:26, a live improv set that showed its great range of talents and influences. By fall of 2006, Zechs was touring the west coast consistently, sharing the stage with such eclectic acts as Daedelus, Busdriver, The Album Leaf, (DJ) Nobody, Daddy Kev, The Gaslamp Killer, and Totimoshi. July 2007 saw the band return to the recording studio. Having learned from the difficulties of their first attempt, the quintet decided to keep all of the recording in house, purchasing a mixing board, microphones, and Pro Tools in order to track all of the recordings themselves. After a few days in their studios, dubbed Castle Greyskull and El Morro, the members realized they had enough material for a full length album. The record, Our Delicate Stranded Nightmare, was completed in February 2008. Zechs Marquise then spent time on the road auspiciously, touring with Free Moral Agents & Blank Blue. In March 2009, the band made its first adventure overseas to Europe, with Marcel performing double duty playing in both Zechs Marquise who were opening for the Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Group of which he is also a player. During their Overseas tour, Our Delicate Stranded Nightmare was released by RLP/ Willie Anderson on CD as well as the first pressing of the album on vinyl. In May 2009 Zechs Marquise signed with Cathy Pellow at Sargent House for management. Keeping it in the family as Pellow also manages and runs the Rodriguez Lopez Productions Label.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12218

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Zechs Marquise

Zechs Marquise, the El Paso, TX quintet are back with their sophomore album Getting Paid, bringing an intensified swagger to the band's multifaceted psych-prog haze for their most aggressive and versatile effort to date. "We liked that hip-hop attitude," explains drummer Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:50pm - 10:50pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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9:55pm CDT

DPG

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D

DPG

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:55pm - 10:55pm CDT
Venue 222

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9:55pm CDT

Liz Phair

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Liz Phair

Saturday March 19, 2011 9:55pm - 10:55pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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10:00pm CDT

Alcoholic Faith Mission

It was on a cold winter’s morning a neon sign in Brooklyn had the two high school friends Thorben and Sune form Alcoholic Faith Mission back in 2006. As they traversed the Brooklyn streets they suddenly found themselves in front of a church, Apostolic Faith Mission. If you took out Apostolic, put in Alcoholic, they discussed, you’d have a pretty cool band name; for an alcoholic elixir is needed, just like religion is needed for the pious. It took them six months to record and release the debut Misery Loves Company. It came to be in Thorben’s bedroom with a few sets of rules: Record only at night. The only light source could be that of candles. Consumption of alcohol was integral. And lastly once anything was recorded it could not be changed. However Brooklyn had struck a deep chord with the guys, and 18 months later they moved back. A rebuilt factory loft is where they lived and recorded their second album overseeing the magnificent Williamsburg Bridge. The following six months had only one rule: Record only things found within the four walls. This is how two dictionaries came to be a kick drum, and vocal chords came to remedy the lack of synths. Named after their Brooklyn address 421 Wythe Avenue was released through PonyRec in April 2009, and like its predecessor it also received critical acclaim. AFM turned into a collective followed by Kristine, Gustav and Laurids. Last year, their third and most renowned album Let This Be The Last Night We Care, was released in Europe, USA and Japan. Two new additions – Anders and Morten – became part of a busy touring schedule, consisting of shows and festivals all over Europe and the US. At the CMJ festival in New York October 2010 several American media highlighted AFM as one of the ”must see” acts between more than 1200 bands. And their latter release ended up on many of 2010 ”year end lists” all over the world. With three releases in four years and more than 75 shows to look back at, AFM will follow thru with another two releases in 2011. This time they’re working Danish label A:larm and as of now festival shows are planned at Canadian Music Week (CA), SXSW (US), SIESTA (SE) and Positivus (LV) with lots more to come in collaboration with 3rd Tsunami among others.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12216

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Alcoholic Faith Mission

It was on a cold winter’s morning a neon sign in Brooklyn had the two high school friends Thorben and Sune form Alcoholic Faith Mission back in 2006. As they traversed the Brooklyn streets they suddenly found themselves in front of a church, Apostolic Faith Mission. If you took... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Swan Dive

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10:00pm CDT

Ancient VVisdom

A dark, enlightening foresight into the future of humankind dictated by singer/songwriter Nathan Opposition. Ancient VVisdom was founded in Austin, TX in late 2009 with the order consisting of Nathan Opposition (ex-integrity drummer 2005-2010), Justin 'Ribs' Mason (iron age bassist) on second acoustic guitar, and Nathan's brother, Michael Jochum (ex-integrity guitarist 2003-2010) on electric guitar. In 2010, they recorded and released a split 12″ EP with Charles Manson entitled 'Inner Earth Inferno' (Withdrawal Records), which garnished praise from critics and cultists alike. The band spent the rest of the year sharpening their blackened craft, using acoustic guitars to give the music an organic connection to the nefarious rites they beget. Writing well over an albums-worth of material, they chose the most appropriate songs for their debut LP ' a godlike inferno' to record at The Bubble, a local, vvorld renowned studio in Austin, TX. For the recording , they enlisted additional instrumentation by Alex Hughes (Hatred Surge, Iron Age) to play the bowed stand-up bass, Wade Allison (Iron Age) machete percussion and guest guitar lead on 'lost civilization', Chase VVarlow on bamboo percussion and Jason Buntz (engineer and co-producer) on select guitar and synth. Not unlike early death rock and neo-folkore sound, Ancient VVisdom incorporates electric guitar effects, synth sounds, vocal harmonies and abstract percussion to create a deeper, ethereal quality to their minimalist arranagements. Nathan's powerfully honest voice is complimented by lyrics ranging from mysteries of the occult, paganism, satanic philosophy, and forbidden knowledge. In 2011 'A Godlike Inferno' will be released, as if commanded by the dark one himself. Written by Jason Tarpey and Nathan Opposition
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13436

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Ancient VVisdom

From the dark corners of Austin, Texas, singer/songwriter Nathan Opposition, his brother Michael Jochum (electric guitar) and acoustic guitarist Justin “Ribs” Mason have been annihilating the underground rock scene under the moniker of ANCIENT VVISDOM. Utilizing unusual instrumentation... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Scoot Inn

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10:00pm CDT

Anika (DJ Set)

"Political Journalist" isn't a credential we usually have in musician's bios, but this is exactly what Anika was doing while living between Berlin and Bristol earlier this year when she met Geoff Barrow. The producer was looking for a new singer to work with his band Beak>, and it was immediately clear they shared the same musical vision, including a love of punk, dub and 60s girl groups. Just a week later Anika and Beak> (Barrow, Billy Fuller and Matt Williams) went into the studio to begin recording material. The resulting album was recorded in twelve days, live, with the four together in one room. Dub with no overdubs. The collaboration is political, trashy, dub, punk, funk ... a cohesive sound, and and experience in uneasy listening. In the tradition of short-lived but deeply influential 99 Records and the NYC's 80s No Wave nexus, the nine songs on Anika run the gamut from experimental rock ("Yang Yang", "Officer Officer") to covers of folk ("Masters of War") and pop songs ("Terry", "I Go to Sleep"), while showcasing reverb-drenched ancient drum machine rhythms. The album will be released by Beak's label Invada in Europe, and in USA & Japan by Stones Throw.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14309

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Anika

"Political Journalist" isn't a credential we usually have in musician's bios, but this is exactly what Anika was doing while living between Berlin and Bristol earlier this year when she met Geoff Barrow. The producer was looking for a new singer to work with his band Beak>, and it... Read More →

Anika (DJ Set)

"Political Journalist" isn't a credential we usually have in musician's bios, but this is exactly what Anika was doing while living between Berlin and Bristol earlier this year when she met Geoff Barrow. The producer was looking for a new singer to work with his band Beak>, and it... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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10:00pm CDT

Bird Peterson

Bird Peterson, or Texas born Andrew "Old Shep" Hoke, is just what the doctor ordered. He prides himself as the Elegant Gentleman King of Hot Jams, and retains this title by his own doings. He's a scholar in the art of bass, a pundit of booty shaking, and an authority on what makes the youth of the nation bounce. Working through a mix of contemporary rhythm, low end madness, and classic freshness, Peterson can only be limited by the amount of speakers in a venue. His originals have made him known across the globe. His remixing of artists like Three 6 Mafia, MSTRKRFT, Tiesto, The Wu-Tang Clan, Robin Thicke, Ocelot, Felix Cartal, Gucci Mane, Wale, and soooo many others have set the planet's ears aflame. He's shared the stage with such greats as MSTRKRFT, Diplo, Tiesto, DJ AM, Craze, The Bloody Beetroots, Rusko, Chase & Status, and soooo many others. He's a proud member of the acclaimed Undocumented Mgmt family and reins as art director for Teenage Riot Records. He's a publicly proclaimed "Wizard Of The Dance Scene" and it shows! Ladies and Gentlemen, use all the contraception you can, because Mr. Peterson came to spread his hot noise all over the crowds. BOOM!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11142

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Bird Peterson

Bird Peterson, or Texas born Andrew “There Will Be Booty” Hoke, is just what the doctor ordered. He prides himself as the Elegant Gentleman King of Hot Jams, and retains this title by his own doings. He’s a scholar in the art of bass, a pundit of booty shaking, and an authority... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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10:00pm CDT

Black Gandhi

Being the opening act for 2010's Rototom Sunsplash "Lion Stage", for Youssou N´dour or The Wailers in Spain, sharing stage with Kymani Marley in Belgium, Concha Buika or Ojos de Brujo in France, Black Gandhi keeps on adding traces to the book of its developing career. The Barcelona based band is developing a solid fan base in Europe and starting to create a landmark on today's indepent artist's field. "Into Light", the follow up album to "Joy", their debut, is now on the vaults to be presented to the public around Christmas 2010. "Joy" has been welcomed by european critics and media as "fresh air" into the music scene. Black Gandhi has started to spread its music around Europe since they've been invited to play Popkomm Reggae Festival '08 in Berlin, Auditorium de Lyon, l'Auditori de Barcelona, Barden Treffen at Nürnberg, Afro Latino Festival in Belgium, Womex at Seville or recently at Rototom Sunsplash Festival in its first edition in Benicassim, Spain. Black Gandhi is also distributing "Joy" in Japan and has sold more then 3000 album copies online through its own online Black Gandhi Store (http://onedrop-music.com/blackgandhistore/). The band was born a few years ago since five friends got together every now and then to just jam and enjoy while developing their individual career in the professional music scene. Musical ideas and ideologies had so much in common it ended up becoming a project not just to have fun but also to comunicate the spirit and the way of thinking of the group. The last member naturally came in when the band started to develop a sound of its own and needed to keep up with the technical side. The sound ingeneer became a part of the band and had led them into a superior stage sound. Inspired by pacifist leader Mahatma Gandhi and influenced by the traditions of black music, Black Gandhi's music is compromised with a message: let's live a joyful life, let's be aware of what we do. "These are times of changes. times of spiritual "crisis", times of thinking on a global scale. But we can only change what we can reach. So we like the idea of starting a butterfly effect of positiveness, compromise, peace and enjoyment by playing our music and spreading the word of mouth".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12626

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Black Gandhi

Being the opening act for 2010's Rototom Sunsplash "Lion Stage", for Youssou N´dour or The Wailers in Spain, sharing stage with Kymani Marley in Belgium, Concha Buika or Ojos de Brujo in France, Black Gandhi keeps on adding traces to the book of its developing career. The Barcelona... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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10:00pm CDT

Bobby Rush

Hall of Fame, Blues icon Bobby Rush dazzles audiences with both his showmanship and special brand dubbed Folk Funk. Constantly evolving, his show evokes the nostalgia of Vaudeville while rendering a current high energy performance. According to the Blues Foundation,' he is the only performer to ever receive The Blues Foundation's Blues Music Award in both Soul Blues Artist and Acoustic Blues Artist in the same year. This shows the extent of his versatility and the extent of his popularity. Though his career dates back to the post-war Chicago, in recent years, he has become a mainstay at the Blues Music Awards, garnering 30 nominations since 1997.' The State of Tennessee bestowed the title of International Ambassador of the Blues in joint legislation (HJR745). Bobby Rush has performed in every major market in the world. In 2007, he became the first Blues artist to perform in China, garnering an audience of over 40,000. In 2008, China's Great Wall Society named him US spokesperson to the Great Wall of China. He is enjoying major success within the Asian market including writing a review of the Chitlin' Circuit in Japan. He developed his musical skill through his work with legends such as Muddy Waters, Howln' Wolf and many others. In fact, it was Little Walter and Junior Parker that convinced him to add the harp to his performance repertoire of singing and guitar. Bobby Rush is known as one of the greatest living harp players He currently resides in Jackson, Mississippi.. Deep Rush Records is proud to announce the release of his eighth project on the label, 'Show You a Good Time.' Relying on his signature sound and sly lyrics, Bobby Rush uses real life adventures of people trying to survive in a world of occasional deceit and everlasting good times. Available April 26th
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13098

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Bobby Rush

Hall of Fame, Blues icon Bobby Rush dazzles audiences with both his showmanship and special brand dubbed Folk Funk. Constantly evolving, his show evokes the nostalgia of Vaudeville while rendering a current high energy performance. According to the Blues Foundation,' he is the only... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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10:00pm CDT

Brownout

If ever a band could boast having a complex genealogical tree, that band is Brownout. The eight-piece, Latin funk ensemble based in Austin, Texas, is both offspring and germinating seed to Grammy-Award winning Grupo Fantasma. The latter in turn traces its roots to when Austin based Blue Noise Band and The Blimp, from booming border town of Laredo, Texas, converged in its conception. Brownout may well be Grupo Fantasma's psychedelic Latin funk little brother, an offshoot of the collective that regularly backs Prince, its latest incarnation, or even its alter ego. What they are not is the sprawling conjunto's side project. Brownout has taken Grupo Fantasma's funk roots and blown them up. In the process they've taken on a life and developed a unique sound all their own. Aguilas and Cobras, the group's new album on Six Degrees Records (9/15/09), stands as testament to their one of a kind evolution. The band member's musical journey began as a revolt against the Mexican cumbias and Tejano music of their parents. Opting instead to immerse themselves in the worlds of Sly Stone, James Brown, and Mandrill, they were nurtured by soulful staccato drums, deep-in-the-pocket guitar riffs, and bawdy bass lines, elements that would provide the overriding arch for their sundry musical explorations. Eventually they migrated out of the garage and flocked four hours north into Austin's thriving music scene. Away from home they embraced their Latino heritage and as Grupo Fantasma they explored the cumbia rhythms they shunned as teenagers. Playing over 150 shows per year, including backing Prince at Coachella and on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Grupo Fantasma has performed in eight countries, in music festivals such as Bonnaroo and the New Orleans Jazz Festival, and played for U.S. troops stationed in Kuwait and Iraq. Somehow they even found the time to release a Grammy-nominated full-length, Sonidos Gold. Then came Brownout, a return to their coming of age forays into funk. Mostly instrumental, the band takes its cues from James Brown's J.B.'s and San Francisco's Malo, the Seventies act fronted by Carlos Santana's brother Jorge, but they infuse it with their particular vibe of border music hybridity and generous brushstrokes of trippy psychedelia. It's funny because we can be rehearsing with Grupo Fantasma one night and then the next night the same group of guys can go back to the rehearsal room and rehearse as Brownout and the music is completely different, Guitarist Adrian Quesada says. We've been lucky enough to be performing sometimes, where there's a whole audience that's not even familiar with Grupo Fantasma when Brownout is playing and vice versa. We're definitely trying to keep the two separate. At the same time there's no point in trying to hide the fact that it's the same band. With soulful backbeats, psychedelic exploration, tough grooves and brassy streetwise accents, Brownout can already claim the kind of bona fides needed to stand on their own. 2008 saw the release of the crew's critically acclaimed debut album Homenaje, on the influential UK label Freestyle Records. Three years in the making, the album is a nod to the group's musical influences, hence the name, which means homage in English. To Brownout's surprise Homenaje became a cult-favorite and sparked the attention of international DJs, tastemakers and fans of cutting-edge music. The Austin Chronicle called it the sleeper hit of the year and lifestyle magazines such as Wax Poetics stated, Brownout has elegantly bridged their multiple musical universes, while XLR8R touted, A band like this restores faith that all may not be lost¦If this doesn't get the party started, y'all must be D.O.A. Even the online urban authority Okayplayer weighed in, "Reverence for the music of the Latin diaspora equal to that for dusted Funk, Soul, Jazz & Rock. To cut their sophomore effort Brownout wasted no time and rode the unstoppable wave of momentum right into the studio. Band members hunkered down this past winter to record Aguilas and Cobras, a fifteen-track disc that's as dynamic as it is expansive. Brownout recognized their funk forbearers on Homenaje and on Aguilas and Cobras they've deftly avoided the pitfalls of being trapped in retro revival formulas. The new music is an adventurous amalgam of psychedelic haziness, anchored by the driving percussion of Afro-Latin-funk and vocal arrangements inspired by psychedelic Motown arrangements like The Temptations. Brownout decided to purposefully omit the typical funk growler, opting instead for the unexpected vocal guest. With this particular record we tried to take it in different directions trying to use vocals and certain things on the songs that you wouldn't expect on a funk song or on a Latin funk song, Quesada explains. Almost every tune with vocals on it was trying to really take the music on a wide left turn. We feel like we've already paid homage to the music before us and all of our influences and now we're really trying to see if we can actually take the music somewhere and put our own stamp on it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12807

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Brownout

Meet Brownout - the hardest working band in show business today. For those who haven’t yet heard, Brownout has gone from the alter-ego of Austin, Texas’ Grammy award winning Latin ensemble Grupo Fantasma to a full-blown split personality. For over eight years Brownout has forged... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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10:00pm CDT

Callers

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Callers

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Lamberts

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10:00pm CDT

Carolyn Wonderland

A musical force equipped with the soulful vocals of Janis and the guitar slinging skills of Stevie Ray, Carolyn Wonderland reaches into the depths of the Texas blues tradition with the wit of a poet. She hits the stage with unmatched presence, a true legend in her time. 'She'd grown up the child of a singer in a band and began playing her mother's vintage Martin guitar when other girls were dressing dolls. She'd gone from being the teenage toast of her hometown Houston to sleeping in her van in Austin amid heaps of critical acclaim for fine recordings Alcohol & Salvation, Bloodless Revolution, and most recently, Miss Understood. Along with the guitar and the multitude of other instruments she learned to play trumpet, accordion, piano, mandolin, lap steel Wonderland's ability to whistle remains most unusual. Whistling is a uniquely vocal art seldom invoked in modern music, yet it's among the most spectacular talents the human voice possesses. That vocal proficiency was well-established in the singer's midteens, landing her gigs at Fitzgerald's by age 15. She absorbed Houston influences like Little Screamin' Kenny and soaked up the Mad Hatter of Texas music, Doug Sahm. The Lone Star State was as credible and fertile a proving ground for blues in the 1980s as existed, especially in Austin with Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Angela Strehli, Omar & the Howlers, and Lou Ann Barton all in their prime. By the following decade, Austin's blues luster thinned, but Houston, always a bastion of soul and R&B, boasted the Imperial Monkeys with the effervescent Carolyn Wonderland as ruler of the jungle. In the early 1990s Wonderland & the Imperial Monkeys were invited to the Guadalupe Street Antone's in Austin. There, they were treated like royalty with the singer as the queen of hearts in the club's post-Stevie Ray Vaughan stable, which included Toni Price, Johnny and Jay Moeller, Sue Foley, Mike and Corey Keller, and the Ugly Americans. It was a good bar for the Monkeys to hang, and Austin felt so comfortable that when the band called it quits a few years later, she set her sights on Austin at the start of the millennium. Living in Austin renewed Carolyn Wonderland's focus on her multiple talents, underlining luxurious vocals with fine guitar work, trumpet, and piano, as well as that remarkable ability to whistle on key. A series of each-better-than-the-next discs began with Alcohol & Salvation in 2003 ("songs about booze and God; records are a time capsule of what happened that year"). Her music played in television series such as Time of Your Life and Homicide. Her circle of musician friends and admirers broadened to include not only Ray [Benson, who produced Miss Understood] but also the late Eddy Shaver, Shelley King, and yes, Bob Dylan, who likened her composition "Bloodless Revolution" to "a mystery movie theme." She began co-writing with locals Sarah Brown, Ruthie Foster, Cindy Cashdollar, and Guy Forsyth; sat in with Los Lobos, Robert Earl Keen, and Ray Wylie Hubbard; recorded with Jerry Lightfoot; and toured with Buddy Guy and Johnny Winter. She also claims membership in the all-girl Sis Deville, the gospel-infused Imperial Crown Golden Harmonizers, and takes aw-shucks credit for inspiring Amsterdam's annual WonderJam. It was magic in the studio, too, as Miss Understood came to life, a canny mix of Benson's production, Wonderland's compositions, and select covers of Terri Hendrix, J.J. Cale, and Rick Derringer that punched her sound up a notch. As soon as the album roared to life, it was clear the singer-songwriter-guitarist-whistler had delivered on her long-awaited promise.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11573

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Carolyn Wonderland

http://carolynwonderland.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Antone's

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10:00pm CDT

Carsick Cars

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Carsick Cars

Carsick Cars, described as “a nervy, consonant euphoria” by Jon Pareles from New York Times, consists of Zhang Shou Wang on vocals, guitar and loops, He Fan on bass and Monkey on drums. Their first CD was recorded in the spring of 2007 and was produced by legendary P.K.14 front... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Malaia

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10:00pm CDT

Casiokids

In an age when virtually everything -- especially music -- is instantly accessible and easily transmitted from anywhere in mere seconds, it's no small wonder that Europe has managed to keep Casiokids to themselves for this long. But, Topp stemning pa lokal bar is poised to place Casiokids on the tips of tongues across the U.S. (Even if most would be hard-pressed to correctly pronounce the album's title!) Hailing from the same celebrated Bergen scene that has produced Datarock and Annie, Casiokids were so-named for the beat-up old keyboards with which the band members first conceived their club-ready sound. Formed with the intention of making electronic music more visual, the band has since added guitar and drums to produce a collection of incredibly catchy tunes often sung in their native Norwegian and influenced by afro-beat, techno and out-and-out pop. Like former tour mates (and now labelmates) of Montreal, Casiokids put on a theatrical live show -- incorporating a blend of shadow puppets, video projections and animal costumes -- that is not to be missed. Whether playing for the truly young (as during a 12-date kindergarten tour in Norway) or the young at heart (at almost all of Europe's largest festivals and on tour with Hot Chip), Casiokids generate the kind of unrestrained party mood that inevitably transforms any audience into a joyous, dancing mass. And yet, apart from a few much-buzzed about performances at CMJ and SXSW, as well as a short headlining tour in Fall 2009, the quintet has remained relatively under the radar stateside -- an undeserved status that will surely be changing soon. Featuring the first Norwegian-language pop music ever to be released in the U.S., Topp stemning pa lokal bar contains the type of addictive melodies, distinctive vocal harmonies and danceable pop hooks that translate flawlessly no matter where you're from. Spanning the widths and breadths of bass heavy pop, synthy dub and darker percussive club moments, Casiokids makes its music felt as much as heard. The songs on Topp stemning palokal bar were previously distributed in Europe via Moshi Moshi, both as part of the label's renowned Singles Club and as a series of double A-sided 7"s. For this debut US release, all eight tracks have been re-mastered and are accompanied by a bonus disc of new material (including six remixes and two covers). With Casiokids, even if you don't understand the words, you'll soon find that the music speaks for itself.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13977

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Casiokids

In an age when virtually everything -- especially music -- is instantly accessible and easily transmitted from anywhere in mere seconds, it's no small wonder that Europe has managed to keep Casiokids to themselves for this long. But, Topp stemning pa lokal bar is poised to place Casiokids... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Parish

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10:00pm CDT

Castevet

Hailing from Brooklyn NY, the trio that comprise of CASTEVET have already gained quite a reputation within the underground scene within the NY area. Last year, the band released their “Stones/Salts” 7”, their only release prior to their debut album “Mounds Of Ash”, and just by said release alone, alongside the band getting as active as they can on the local live circuit, they have created quite a reputation that immediately put them alongside the likes of such bands in their local scene as KRALLICE, TOMBS, BLACK ANVIL, and LITURGY. With their debut album “Mounds Of Ash”, CASTEVET will surely rise to prominence nonetheless as one of the most potent bands within the extreme metal underground from the NY scene. Nonetheless, the “Stones/Salts” 7” sold out immediately and showcased the band’s virulent mix of vicious post/progressive hardcore and dissonant black metal. Their sound was referenced in a way where it would be compared to a mix of the virulent hardcore vibes of CONVERGE, and the dissonant progressive avant-black metal histrionics of DEATHSPELL OMEGA all filtered through a lens procured by VOIVOD. While the “Stones/Salts” EP gave people a glimpse of what the beast known as CASTEVET had to offer, it is with “Mounds Of Ash” (summoned within the Thousand Caves Studios by Colin Marston of Krallice, in which Marston himself hails “Mounds Of Ash” as one of the best sounding albums he’s ever recorded) that will truly define this band as its own enigma. By combining the progressive genius of the aforementioned VOIVOD, along with the post-hardcore of such bands as ANODYNE (a band in which CASTEVET bassist J. Scott was once a part of), UNSANE, RORSCHACH, and the avant-black metal dissonance of bands such as VED BUENS ENDE, and DEATHSPELL OMEGA, “Mounds Of Ash” is an apocalyptic conjuring through the fog and mire, a sonic journey through utter darkness and a soundtrack to signal the fall of man.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12856

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Castevet

Hailing from Brooklyn NY, the trio that comprise of CASTEVET have already gained quite a reputation within the underground scene within the NY area. Last year, the band released their “Stones/Salts” 7”, their only release prior to their debut album “Mounds Of Ash”, and just... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Valhalla

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10:00pm CDT

Chip Taylor

The New York Times says it best about Chip Taylor. 'If you only know him as the as the guy who wrote 'Wild Thing' and 'Angel of the Morning' - you don't know him! Chip Taylor is making some of the most distinctive acoustic music around today.'Rock and Roll Joe is a project dedicated to promoting the unsung heroes of rock music - the people who were, and still are, critical to the spirit and passion of rock and roll and yet never have received the credit they deserve. Chip's latest project is called "Rock & Roll Joe" to be released in May of 2011. The idea for "Rock & Roll Joe" began during Chip Taylor's Scandinavian tour of 2007. As Chip traveled through Norway and Sweden with his longtime friend and guitarist John Platania, new protege fiddler Kendel Carson, drummer Bryan Owings and bass player Ron Eoff, they talked about everything. But many of the conversations revolved around the musicians that they knew and respected and Chip realized that most music fans didn't really know the people who were behind many of the great records of the last 60 years. With that in mind, Chip wrote a song, "Rock & Roll Joe". The first verse and chorus went: Joe is every guitar player who played it from his heart Here's to Joe Joe is every funky/ sweaty drummer who knew when to stop and start Way to go, Joe And we'll all bow down to the ones who took us to it The ones that took us someplace where we wanted to go And we'll all bow down to the ones that got us through it Here's to Rock & Roll Joe That song prompted several more, with everyone in the band suggesting more "Rock & Roll Joes" in need of the spotlight. At the end of the tour back in London, the band promptly recorded the new songs and the "Rock & Roll Joe" album was born. The album is just the beginning of the "Rock & Roll Joe" project. After the release of the CD, Chip Taylor and Train Wreck Records are launching a web site that will promote and honor the unsung heroes of rock music. The history of rock is filled with people such as Hank Garland and Mickey Baker who were instrumental in shaping the sound of today's best music. Yet their contributions are barely recognized. In addition to the under appreciated musicians and session players, there will also be some room to highlight the songwriters, producers and behind the scenes people who helped shape the music we love. And Rock and Roll Joes aren't only those musicians who helped make our favorite records - they are also those who performed the great records we never got to hear. Some in the business were the victims of bad luck. Others were our friends and family members who simply loved to play - at home or in the local bar - and introduced us to a lifetime of great music. The Rock and Roll Joe web site will seek to redress this injustice while also being a place where music lovers can have fun learning about and discussing the present and history of rock and listening to great music. Chip has been busy soliciting entries from his fellow artists and friends in the music business to help get the ball rolling. A portion of the profits from Rock and Roll Joe will be donated to musicians in need.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15005

Artists

Chip Taylor

http://trainwreckrecords.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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10:00pm CDT

Cleemann

Investigations in the tricky art of writing music CLEEMANN is a Copenhagen based DIY one-man-project centered around singer, multi-instrumentalist and musical director Gunnar Cleemann – a Danish folk experimentalist prodigy of immense and uncontested talent. His 10-song-cycle "45 Minutes Mostly About Caring", officially released September 2009, is a series of investigations and questions into the tricky art of writing music as well as into his own self. Each song displays human emotions we inevitably know, accept, or conquer throughout our lifetime, representing personality-aspects in a manner of deep humanity. Cleemann’s theory that these songs are mostly about caring is not too far fetched – it is clear this is about personal realizations. With a forward yet slower motion, this unique sound-scape – the subtle acoustic textures and analogue synths blending with electronic beats and loops – is born out of a passion for vintage instruments- and studio equipment. Revealing vulnerability and spirit, his voice is entirely his own – clear, deep and vast as an ocean – a most remarkable instrument exuding its own ambient brilliance. Live Cleemann performs solo or in a up to 7 piece band according to the nature of the venue. In live shows, he adapts musicians and delivery depending on the situation in order to be true to the moment. The audience picks up on the excitement that this is a one-of-a-kind performance that can’t be recreated. Rich in emotion from all ends of the spectrum, his live shows and music look to be vital, appealing and never the same twice. After starting his career in high-gear rock bands in underground Copenhagen, CLEEMANN is on the move towards promoting his solo-debut "45 Minutes Mostly About Caring". Press Quotes: »45 Minutes Mostly About Caring is far too selfless to have been birthed by the Western world. Our side of the globe knows emotion, strengths, and the deafening call of the weak. But we lack the history that could form an artist like Gunnar Cleemann. This is not to say he outranks the likes of Dylan or Cobain, but he is certainly on par when it comes to dedication to their craft. This is a piece of indie art history that, sadly, few will know about right off hand. But something of this nature can’t hide forever. Soon the effects of these 45 minutes will be heard by all in some way, shape, or form. Ron Trembath, FensePost, Spokane WA, 16 February 2010 »As unique and interesting as pop music comes, there’s a certain genius to his work. Senior Editor Andrew Fenstermaker, FensePost, Seattle WA, December 2008. »His voice is otherworldly with a distinct weirdness all his own. Jesseca Gentile, Volume Knob, New Rochelle, NY, September 2009 »There are two qualities I look for when judging pop music–catharsis and satisfaction–and Cleemann delivers both. Senior Editor Jesseca Bagherpour, Denton TX, DayBowBow, January 2010 »Cleemann’s ability to express his lyrics clearly and to go beyond the feeling through them is remarkable. Series Two Chris, eveninthefuture.blogspot, Columbus NE, January 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10970

Artists

Cleemann

Investigations in the tricky art of writing music CLEEMANN is a Copenhagen based DIY one-man-project centered around singer, multi-instrumentalist and musical director Gunnar Cleemann – a Danish folk experimentalist prodigy of immense and uncontested talent. His 10-song-cycle "45... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Velveeta Room

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10:00pm CDT

Colin Stetson

Colin Stetson was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI and earned a degree in music from his hometown school, the University of Michigan, in 1997. Six years in San Francisco followed, then another four in Brooklyn, NY. Over this time, he developed his unique solo voice on saxophones and clarinets, culminating in the release of the album New History Warfare Vol. 1″ on Agoo Records in 2008. Stetson now resides in Montreal, QC, and performs regularly on assorted saxohones, clarinets, cornet, french horn and flute. His latest solo record New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges' will be released Feb. 22, 2011 on Constellation. Aside from his work as a soloist, Stetson has brought his talents to the stage and studio with dozens of artists over the past decade, including Tom Waits, Arcade Fire, TV on the Radio, Feist, Bon Iver, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed, David Byrne, Jolie Holland, Sinead O'Connor, LCD Soundsystem, The National, Angelique Kidjo, and Anthony Braxton. Colin is a regular member of the bands Sway Machinery and Bell Orchestre and will be a touring member of Bon Iver in support of their new record in 2011, on which he also appears.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15197

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Colin Stetson

Colin Stetson was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI and earned a degree in music from his hometown school, the University of Michigan, in 1997. Six years in San Francisco followed, then another four in Brooklyn, NY. Over this time, he developed his unique solo voice on saxophones and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Club de Ville

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10:00pm CDT

Consortium Musicum

An improvisational project by Sean Lennon (The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger) and Greg Saunier (Deerhoof). With video projection by Martha Colburn.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13561

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Consortium Musicum

An improvisational project by Sean Lennon (The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger) and Greg Saunier (Deerhoof). With video projection by Martha Colburn.

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Elysium

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10:00pm CDT

El Tule

For six years El Tule (el TOO-lay) has been honing its unique sound combining influences of Cumbia, Afro-Cuban, Rock, Merengue, Salsa and Reggae. The music is influenced by art, history and culture often focusing on legends and tales of the mystical. Fan favorites include El Chupacabra, an eerie tale of the legendary goat sucker, La Ruta Maya, a pounding tribute to the famed Mayan Route and Media Noche, an ode to the dream like hours between night and daybreak. The ever evolving sound is a natural progression brought forth by different backgrounds, experiences and influences. While adhering to the bands original goal, the sound has taken its own course. The sound..."El sonido" that El Tule brings to each performance naturally transcends all cultural and social backgrounds. Simple, El Tule is for those who love to dance, feel good and enjoy the positive expression of music.....Full length recording "Volumen 1" and "Volumen II" are available at Waterloo Records, Cheapos, Bob Bullock Museum,CD Fuse.com, CD Baby.com, Barnes and Noble and I Tunes. Look for "Volumen III in 2011!!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15043

Artists

El Tule

For the last decade El Tule (el TOO-lay) has been honing its unique sound combining influences of Cumbia, Merengue, Salsa and Reggae, in Austin TX... gratefully sharing the stage along the way with The Gipsy Kings, Grupo Fantasma, The Texas Tornadoes and many others. Their music is... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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10:00pm CDT

Elephant Stone

Elephant Stone is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Rishi Dhir, a founding member of Montreal pop/psyche veterans the High Dials, and sitar player for basically every outlaw psyche band out there (Black Angels, the Earlies, Hopewell, BJM, …). In 2009, Elephant Stone released their debut album, The Seven Seas. Perfectly melding Rishi’s obsession with the perfect pop song and the trippiest raga, The Seven Seas, was warmly embraced by the global indie-scene and long-listed for the coveted 2009 Polaris Music Prize. 2010 saw the release of The Glass Box EP, a 5-song suite of inspired power-pop/psyche classics, a supporting slot on the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s North American tour, an inaugural tour of Europe with sold-out dates in London and Berlin, and showcases at both CMJ and M for Montreal. 2011 is shaping to be an even busier year as they prepare for an upcoming US tour, showcases at CMW/SXSW, a new record, and their return to UK soil.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13585

Artists

Elephant Stone

http://elephantstonemusic.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Spill

10:00pm CDT

Francisca Valenzuela

23 years old. Singer, songwriter, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. California-born and raised until moving to her current hometown of Santiago, Chile at age 13. She is currently launching her second album called Buen Soldado ("Good Soldier"/ Independent, March 2011) which she produced with Vicente Sanfuentes (Sr.Coconut, Gepe, Matias Aguayo) and Mocky (Feist, Jamie Lidell). Her songs range from piano pop rock, to some more jazzy, or even folkly tunes. In them she talks of everything –from social critique and political commentary to girlie angst or intimate reflections. Her first album, Muérdete la Lengua ["Bite Your Tongue"] (Independent, November 2007) contains 10 songs in spanish and 2 songs in English. It was written and composed by Francisca and produced by Mauricio and Francisco Durán of Los Bunkers. The album went Gold in her country Chile, and allowed her to tour all over the country and the globe -from the World Expo Shanghai 2010 and 2008 LAMC Festival in NYC to a Homage to Chile in Pompeii to Vive Latino Mexico 2010- and was highly praised all over Latin America. Rolling Stone Chile named it 16 in it's 50 best albums of 2007, Alter Latino awarded Francisca the 2009 "Favorite Latino TV Newcomer Award", her 5 singles rotated on MTV and she was selected in the 2009 "15 x 15: artists to Watch" campaign. Buen Soldado [ "Good Soldier" ] (Independent, March 2011) contains 12 songs in spanish. All composed and written by Francisca Valenzuela. Produced by Vicente Sanfuentes (Sr.Coconut, Gepe, Matias Aguayo), Mocky (Feist, Jamie Lidell) and Francisca Valenzuela. In January 2011 the first single "Quiero Verte Más" ("I want to see you more") hit radios in all Latin America. National Public Radio (NPR) in the US highlighted the "lovely chilean songstress" Francisca and her song as an "ain't too proud to beg ballad". Club Fonograma called her the "most glamorous pop artiste in Latin America". The album will be released in March 2011. She has collaborated and performed with numerous artists such as Latin Bitman, Beto Cuevas, Inti Illimani, Los Bunkers, Los Jaivas, and Café Tacuba among others. She has also made music for cinema and theatre and participated in international tribute albums for Violeta Parra, Inti Illimani, 31 minutos and Joan Manuel Serrat.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14088

Artists

Francisca Valenzuela

24 years old. Chilean-northamerican. Singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, producer and writer. Independent musician, artist and entrepreneur. Founder of Fran Ltda, her own company from which she develops her projects and collaborates with producers, musicians, artists, directors... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's

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10:00pm CDT

Greek Fire

Greek Fire is a mission to capture the attention of a rock deprived generation. A mission to re-vitalize the spirit of rock music in all of it's purity and greatness. A mission to create uplifting, soaring music for those who need it now more than ever. Greek Fire is comprised of 4 young men from the planet Earth, each sharing an extreme passion for their respective instruments. Greek Fire is about purity and expression, poetry and mystery, the beauty of the journey. Faith in something greater, a quest into the unknown, a connection with the fire within. Embracing the power of words, the beauty of the guitar riff, the energy created through real rhythm, Greek Fire is a quest to resurrect the greatness of rock music for those who want something more. Natural melodies and rhythm with no cover ups, no pitch correction, no splicing and dicing it to perfection, just the spirit of that natural and attitude-filled first take. We invite you to the ride.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13262

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Greek Fire

Greek Fire is a mission to capture the attention of a rock deprived generation. A mission to re-vitalize the spirit of rock music in all of it's purity and greatness. A mission to create uplifting, soaring music for those who need it now more than ever. Greek Fire is comprised of... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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10:00pm CDT

Gun Runner

Give a listen and one might conclude: the sound of Gun Runner could've come from, really, just about anywhere. True? Maybe. But that's only geographically speaking. Because their aural identity is distinct and comes with indisputably identifiable source names. Such as, creatively hands-on keyboardist (Wurlitzer, organ, more) and principal vocalist Sean Davenport, given to a signature soulful croon with ominous edge and anxious texture, evident in deeper brooding or up-swooping falsetto. It's a voice that can make any song compelling -- which works out nicely, considering Gun Runner's already catchy bevy of tuneage. Their well-drawn originals come in tones of rock & roll, R&B, what-is-this and mixtures thereof, along with a fine use of open space and a fresh coat of judiciously applied alt-art-ambient-etc. (Ahh, words/labels: never the best way to convey sonic essence...) And Davenport’s voice stands right back up to any passing evocations that may register upon hearing Gun Runner's six-song 2010 EP Bad Neighbors or material from their forthcoming 2011 debut album. Definitely more Tom Petty than Bob Dylan; but far more like a thing that can flit between the melodic nonchalance of Pavement's Stephen Malkmus; the emphatic enunciation of Cold War Kids’ Nathan Willett; occasional Cure-like warbling; some Spoon-ish get-down urgency; even traces of Jonathan Richman (without the stuffed-up nose). But again: it's all in passing. Oh -- and, say, you're just now learning that Davenport started playing in bands in Boston (indeed, even studying at Berklee School of Music there), and presently considering if that may represent some scene/sound tie-in to go along with the ref to Beantown vet indie icon Richman, etc. Wrong. Similarly inconsequential is the fact that Davenport migrated down to Brooklyn with Boston band Abigail Warchild, playing keys and thus participating in the musically fertile NYC borough's diverse underground rock culture. He was impressed and inspired but never “went Brooklyn” (which is good, cuz ya can’t). In fact, Davenport eventually moved back home to San Diego, where, instead of feeling like a hired gun, he could work on his own musings, developing something that, again, was never dependent on any local connection. Except ... while indirectly mini-reviewing Gun Runner's reported first show (they formed in later 2009), an SD weekly cited the band’s “harkening back to the good ole days of San Diego music with a ring of GoGoGo Airheart. Show-goers spin circles on the dance floor and shout callbacks to the chorus. Tommy Graf belts out noise solos on the guitar. Front man Sean Davenport hoists his keyboard over his head and tickles out an epic coda ..." Not a bad comparison, in its own obtuse way. Davenport can sound a touch like the fine angsty lather that vocalist Mike Vermillion (of SD’s defunct,‘90s/’00s proto-neo-art-punk-funk-rockers GGG AH) used to work himself into; and Sean’s keys can even smack a bit of GoGoGo member Jimmy LaValle's dabblings -- although only as the keybs-playing architect of LaValle’s own The Album Leaf, not when he flew in Airheart. (Beware those misleading connections, remember?) Now then, Tommy Graf: absolutely, another of Gun Runner’s identifiable sound sources -- but don’t look to figure out how/what/why by noting his German and Kansan roots. Really. Graf grew up in SD as well, and has been an estimable multi-instrumentalist player in his own right ‘round town for a while, as a singer-songwriter/project leader, a talented guitarist, and more (e.g., also handy on keys, even drums). Before joining GR, he’d fronted the Mojave and the Wind Talkers -- both featuring sympathetic G. Runner bassist Diego Rojano. Rojano was an old pal of Davenport’s from San Diego that he looked up after coming back to SD. Much like certain other border region musicians, Rojano’s intuitive bass skills are what matter in Gun Runner, not necessarily his "mexicanidad" -- although the band does have an original called “Borderline” (i.e., theirs: neither a Madonna nor a MC5 cover). And, of notable mention unto itself, Diego is a partner with two other Rojano brothers in a stellar Mexican food joint called "Lucha Libre," which offers a better take on the legendary SoCal Mexi-fast-food menu -- tacos, burritos, to live/die for -- and even, the “TJ Dog,” that tasty bacon-wrapped hot dog hawked on the streets of neighboring Tijuana. (Just off the I-5, Lucha Libre's artfully tricked out in a decor celebrating Mexican wrestling -- que sí güey, muy recommended.) So, again, the sound of Gun Runner -- best you listen for yourself ... but you knew that. What about press citing of Wilco and Sonic Youth as influences? Maybe. Certainly, in terms of being open-minded and oft-excellent. What of the fact that Davenport was humbled after first experiencing Radiohead live? Great, encouraging -- but nothing too identifiably unique there, eh? How about comparisons of GR to the variegated music of Dylan’s recent records? ‘Tis in the ear of the … right? And, that working Gun Runner description as “psychedelic cowboy rock”? Cool, whatever; if it works well -- then, wherever it comes from, sounds good.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11549

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Gun Runner

Give a listen and one might conclude: the sound of Gun Runner could've come from, really, just about anywhere. True? Maybe. But that's only geographically speaking. Because their aural identity is distinct and comes with indisputably identifiable source names. Such as, creatively... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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10:00pm CDT

Hoodie Allen

Make every word count. This has long been the mantra of Hoodie Allen, the New York based rapper and songwriter. With a penchant for candid storytelling and witty punchlines, Hoodie has always been an emcee who understood the importance of connecting with the audience through his lyrics. A purveyor of summertime anthems, Hoodie Allen has gained notable buzz on the internet for his unique genre-blending style, unafraid to sample from the unconventional norms of hip hop. His most recent work samples a diverse array of artists and sounds from UK pop singers (Marina & The Diamonds) to indie rock staples and upstarts (Death Cab for Cutie). The idiosyncrasy of the music is very fitting as Hoodie Allen is not your typical rapper. A self-described music nerd, Hoodie Allen embraces his individuality and promotes it as the main message in his hype-machine breakout “You Are Not A Robot” (2010). Hoodie released his mixtape Pep Rally in September to critical praise and has since accumulated over 175,000 downloads of the free tape. The future is bright for Hoodie Allen with a 2011 schedule full of new music, videos and a national tour.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15017

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Hoodie Allen

Make every word count. This has long been the mantra of Hoodie Allen, the New York based rapper and songwriter. With a penchant for candid storytelling and witty punch lines, Hoodie has always been an emcee who understood the importance of connecting with the audience through his... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

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10:00pm CDT

Hungry Kids Of Hungary

Hungry Kids of Hungary have been unavoidable in the last 18 months or so thanks to a relentless touring schedule, both around Australia and around the world, as well as a strong string of radio hits like 'Scattered Diamonds', 'Set It Right', 'Let You Down' and most recently 'Wristwatch' and 'Coming Around'. Their recently-released debut album Escapades has cemented the band as one of the Australia's finest up and comers and displays their uncanny knack for penning an immaculate, modern, indie gem dressed with a healthy dose of 60s pop sensibility. Their live show displays the band's duel-frontman formation at its best, showcasing the band's inherent skill for infectious hooks layered with lush vocal harmonies.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12502

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Hungry Kids Of Hungary

Hungry Kids of Hungary have been unavoidable in the last 18 months or so thanks to a relentless touring schedule, both around Australia and around the world, as well as a strong string of radio hits like 'Scattered Diamonds', 'Set It Right', 'Let You Down' and most recently 'Wristwatch... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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10:00pm CDT

Hyphy Crunk

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Hyphy Crunk

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Malverde

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10:00pm CDT

In-Flight Safety

In-Flight Safety formed in the small town of Sackville, NB, Canada during the twilight of their undergrad degrees. The idea to abandon their prescribed paths of study (fine art, computers sciences, geography, and classics) came in the form of a one-line email that said: “nice album”. That email was from David Bowie in reference to a handmade copy of their basement-recorded Vacation Land EP. Their latest album We Are An Empire, My Dear was recorded in a 100-year-old schoolhouse during the dead of winter. The record combines pulsing bass, sparse piano, and hypnotic, pounding drums with hooky guitars inadvertently dressed in the neon colours of the 1980s. This unassuming band creates music that is both cathartic and epic. Still they maintain a childlike sense of wonder as the search for new ears takes them further and further from home.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12389

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In-Flight Safety

In the small town of Sackville, NB, Canada, a group of friends devoured records. They also feverishly wrote music. They did so almost daily for months on end. The result was an EP, Vacation Land, which canonized their love affair with chimey guitars, reverb pedals and epic builds... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Paradise

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10:00pm CDT

Jesse Woods

In the summer of 2010, Jesse Woods was handpicked out of his garage in Austin, TX by Neon Indian to cover their track 'Mind, Drips'. The song was used as the lead promotional single for their Psychic Chasms re-release on the Fader magazine record label. Later that summer, Jesse went on an 11-date West Coast co-headline tour with Bill Baird (Sunset). Jesse thereafter released a 4-song EP on vinyl called 'Moon Rocks'. The lead single, 'Sparks', was in the top 20 of both the Hypem and WeAreHunted charts. Jesse just returned from Vail Valley, CO where he performed at the Snow Ball Festival with The Flaming Lips, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Local Natives, Portugal. The Man, and many more. He is currently in the studio finishing up his first full length record which is to be released by Lefse Records in the Spring of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13411

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Jesse Woods

http://facebook.com/jessewoodsmusic

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Saxon Pub

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10:00pm CDT

John Mills Times Ten

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John Mills TIMES TEN

TIMES TEN is a one-of-a kind, 10-piece powerhouse of an ensemble, featuring the original music of long time Austin saxophonist/composer Dr. John Mills. The band is a celebration of the extraordinary --- pushing the envelope on rhythmic energy, exploring melodic twists and turns, and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Elephant Room

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10:00pm CDT

Jonquil

Jonquil are Hugo Manuel, Sam Hudson Scott and Robin McDiarmid, three men in their early twenties living in Oxford, England. The band rehearse and record at home in their new east Oxford studio, having recently relocated from the House of Supreme Mathematics that they shared with Foals during the writing of Total Life Forever and Jonquil’s own One Hundred Suns. All tracks continue to be produced by Manuel who also records solo under the name Chad Valley. Part of Oxford’s Blessing Force collective, Jonquil, alongside Pet Moon, Trophy Wife, Fixers, Rhosyn and Chad Valley, represent a groundswell of new creative output from the city that promises much over the coming years. From their bedroom beginnings (early release Sunny Casinos being tagged a late night listening album of creeped-out dusty attic music) via their folk-pop adolescence (second album Lions seeing out the drones and seeing in the songs) the band now emerge as a fully realized proposition, their live show honed from heavy European touring. November sees Jonquil’s first stateside release, with the One Hundred Suns EP coming out on New York’s Dovecote label (home to The Futureheads and Hooray For Earth). "Jonquil's self-proclaimed "Paul Simon's take on The Smiths" tag nails them well, however the six-piece also encompasses a level of intricacy not unlike a more subtle Dirty Projectors without the R'n'B. There's also an inclusion of a majestic summer flourish of romantic indie-pop very much in the modern tradition - similar to Beach House, Vampire Weekend or Wolf Parade. Emerging initially as the more folky end of Oxford's burgeoning math rock scene that brought us (close friends of Jonquil and recent touring partners) Foals and Youthmovies, Jonquil have constantly evolved and morphed into a very accomplished and mature band with a now newly focused, fresh output of work.” Dan Monsell // Rockfeedback // 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14056

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Jonquil

Jonquil are, as of 2011, four men from Oxford – Hugo Manuel, Sam Scott, Robin McDiarmid and Dominic Hand – and 'Point Of Go' is their third (and yet, in a way, their first) record; an evolution, a transformation and a new start simultaneously. Until last year the band were a working... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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10:00pm CDT

La Santa Cecilia

La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the modern-day creative hybrid. In an era and city in which Latin culture has given birth to many musical fusions, The Los Angeles based six-member band creatively combines up-tempo South American rhythms like Cumbia and Bossa Nova with the nostalgic Bolero and passionate Tango, blending in Afro-Cuban percussion, Rock with Jazzy tunes to bring about a mix that defies any particular label or musical genre. The band’s sound is accentuated by singer Marisoul’s haunting voice, which delivers its message of love, loss and heartbreak in a strong, sensual and powerful performance that leaves crowds mesmerized and women justified in La Santa’s colorful and fiesta-like live shows. La Santa Cecilia solidifies its successes with its new EP titled “Noche y Citas” produced by 4 time American GRAMMY® winner and 8 time Latin GRAMMY© Awards producer and engineer Sebastian Krys whose credits include a roster of Latin music’s super star recording artists such as: Carlos Vives, Luis Fonsi, Rabanes, Kinky, Ricky Martin and Shakira to name only a few.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12175

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La Santa Cecilia

La Santa Cecilia consists of accordionist and requintero Jose Carlos, bassist Alex Bendana, percussionist Miguel Ramirez, and lead vocalist La Marisoul, whose captivating voice sings about love, loss and heartbreak. Their influences range from Miles Davis to The Beatles, Zeppelin... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Copa

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10:00pm CDT

LaFaro

It's useless to fight LaFaro if you are attacked. If they have you between their jaws they will not let go. If you do decide to put up a fight, LaFaro are likely to do a death roll. Polar opposite to the delicate poise of the influential jazz bassist Scott LaFaro from which this Belfast quartet take their name, LaFaro are a wrecking ball of a band. Their rhythmic post-hardcore is designed to pulverize dance floors and leave no bottle of beer undrunk - this is music as it should be 'We hark back to time when rock music was still fun' states lead rabble-rouser Johnny Black. Recalling Jesus Lizard, Shellac and Helmet and NI melodic rockers Therapy? LaFaro have character, chops and emotion oozing through every seedy riff 'I love to write about life's dark little secrets - the things we all know happen but never get discussed'. Set to release their sophomore effort on Smalltown America in March 2011 - many more will be snapped in LaFaro's jaws. If you can't get close enough to gouge their eyes out try whacking LaFaro on the snout. We fear however, that resistance is futile.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12527

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LaFaro

It's useless to fight LaFaro if you are attacked. If they have you between their jaws they will not let go. If you do decide to put up a fight, LaFaro are likely to do a death roll. Polar opposite to the delicate poise of the influential jazz bassist Scott LaFaro from which this Belfast... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
512 Rooftop

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10:00pm CDT

Laura Jansen

For many of us, suffering a painful break-up means a journey through the famous five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Laura Jansen learned this unpleasant lesson five years ago as she struggled to make sense of the implosion of a very stormy romantic relationship. “The end came on Christmas Day, which was pretty awesome,” she says jokingly before turning reflective. “I thought the pain might literally kill me, but it’s amazing the little things you start to do to save your own life. It’s fascinating.” Jansen, a Dutch-born, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and musician, chronicles those little things, like cutting her hair, buying pink floral sheets, and venturing out for a drink with the guy down the hall, on “Single Girls” — the deceptively simple, but emotionally devastating first single from her debut album Bells, a dreamy collection of piano-driven alt-pop songs with lush arrangements and intimate, intelligent lyrics reflecting the thoughts and hopes of an independent girl alone in the world. In the U.S., Jansen is a fixture in the constellation of artists associated with Los Angeles nightclub The Hotel Café — a musical haven, creative incubator, and ultimately, national launching pad for such confessional-minded artists as Sara Bareilles, Priscilla Ahn, and Joshua Radin, whom Jansen toured with in 2008 and will hit the road with again in 2011. Jansen’s songs were used in various television shows on MTV and ABC. Jansen, being half American, half Dutch, was invited to The Netherlands in 2009 for a series of appearances, which led to her signing with Universal Music. Debut album Bells (composed of Jansen’s two previously released EP’s 2007’s Trauma and 2009’s Single Girls, plus “Use Somebody”), has already gone platinum in Jansen’s native Holland and reached a #1 position on iTunes. Propelled by “Single Girls” and a stunning cover of Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody,” which has spent more than 6 months lodged in the Top 25 on the Dutch singles chart. Jansen hit the road in Europe with her pal William Fitzsimmons as a member of his band as well as his support act. In 2010 she sold out both headline tours of her own in The Netherlands, after which she toured in Germany, Austria, UK as fans spread the word. The year 2011 promises to be yet another exciting year, with Jansen’s debut album Bells being released in both the US and the rest of Europe and tours set up on both continents as well.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11823

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Laura Jansen

For many of us, suffering a painful break-up means a journey through the famous five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Laura Jansen learned this unpleasant lesson five years ago as she struggled to make sense of the implosion of a very stormy romantic... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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Living Things

Habeas Corpus, the second album from Living Things, is a slingshot of modern Americana, arching from St. Louis through Chicago, New York City and London to pierce the international vagabond outpost of Berlin, as seen through the eyes of four political junkies high on the poet and the layman’s right to intellectual freedom. The themes they cover include life, love, money, religion and war in these turbulent times. “In some ways I’ve looked at this whole record as a celebration of the uncertain times ahead,” says lead vocalist/lyricist/guitarist Lillian Berlin. Anthemic, prophetic and bumping through Habeas Corpus, Living Things have taken their journey from St. Louis, the city where old-timers pick out the blues on their porches and giant signs proclaim “Guns Save Lives” and “Jesus Saves,” on to new cities and new horizons of the mind. Yet St. Louis and the contorting contradictions this city wears is never far from their minds. It’s still the homestead for which they sing their fiery hymns of revolution and revelation. With Habeas Corpus the scream of four angry young men evolved into a record that brands flesh by way of a more elegant, textured fury. Released Feb. 17, 2009, on Jive Records, it was birthed in the beating heart of Hansa Ton Studio in Berlin, an expansive ballroom used by the German military, at the height of its power, to entertain society with classical recitals. Today, through a line of wide, tall windows, a virgin dawn breaks over the dark city skyline, touching Potsdamer Platz, where the Berlin Wall once stood, and sweeps across a Gothic city blinking in the light of a new future. Inside, four rock ’n’ roll adventurers-in-residence attacked their guitars, taking their cue from the beating drums of Bosh Berlin, which, amid the wide acoustics of the ballroom, sounded like rolling peals of thunder, pumping bright blood through the dank air of this ancient, cavernous, six-story building. Drums, cables and percussive instruments were strewn across the floor. A Chamberlain box (etched with graffiti by previous Hansa tenants “David+Iggy”) kicked up freaked-out distortion and noise. To one side lay an old metal army suitcase heaving with notebooks full of lyrics, riffs and ideas scribbled by Lillian, some as old as 10 years and others as new as here and now. A 60’s telecaster and tape echoes absorbed Cory Becker. When Eve Berlin dropped his bass guitar to reach for one of the timbales, congas or shakers at his feet, a Star of David tattoo on his arm was revealed. “Berlin is like a scar that reminds us of how serious bombs, weapons and dictators are,” says Eve (who, of all four band members, soaked up the Dionysian delights of Berlin with the greatest relish). “For us, to be writing our own version of soul music inside Hansa, knowing that once upon a time the most evil powers gathered there …Yet there we were, looking out the windows and seeing that good prevails. It felt really powerful. Berlin is a great city now.” “The starkness, the gothicness, the melancholy of Hansa and the heathen, debauching atmosphere of Berlin seeped into our sound,” observed Lillian. “The visual reminder of a broken dictatorship was a theme that haunted me, along with writer Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “Crime and Punishment,” Mark Twain (whose house is in my home state of Missouri), Oscar Wilde, Anne Sexton, Charles Bukowski, George Orwell and Philip K. Dick. Musically it was Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Revolver era Beatles, John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band, David Bowie, Brian Eno and Bob Marley blaring in my subconscious.” The three brothers, Lillian, Eve and Bosh Berlin, have been in a band together since grade school. “We have a concrete basement at the bottom of our parents’ house; we’ve been rehearsing in it since we were kids and recorded half our first album there,” says Lillian. “It was totally our own world, where, at one point, everybody lost their virginity, tried drugs for the first time, wrote our first songs. It was the nucleus of our reality.” The three boys would disappear into the basement and play music late into the night. “There are also a lot of caves in St. Louis,” continues Lillian. “We’d go down to the caves after rehearsing, hold parties and the band would play. Two to three hundred people would fit into the caves, and the music would go on until either the power generators blew, the cops came or the sun came up. Then we’d all go skinny-dipping in the Missouri River.” With Lillian on vocals and guitar, Eve on bass and Bosh on drums, the boys migrated to Chicago, then New York, then across to L.A., up to Canada, over to Europe and back. Inspired by a ’60s poster that read “War is not healthy for children and other living things,” the band found its name. Joining them on both the journey and guitar was childhood friend Cory Becker. He came on board just as they finished recording their debut album, Ahead Of The Lions (released Oct. 4, 2005, on Jive Records), which included the singles “Bombs Below,” “I Owe” and “Bom Bom Bom” -- the latter featured in a Cingular television commercial. Big, brotherly bust-ups and arguments are par for the course with the Berlin boys – “Things don’t get going until one or all of us has thrown down their instruments and started yelling,” Eve attests – and Cory turned three into a balanced four. While relentlessly touring in support of the critically praised Ahead Of The Lions, Lillian was loved and hated for visceral actions like burning George Bush posters onstage. “This whole idea of speaking out against the wrongdoings of government was something that we were taught at a very young age by our mother, who protested in the ’60s and ’70s,” says Lillian. “When I first started writing songs it felt natural to sing about socially conscious ideas. Early on, as a young band, we were admonished not to talk about this or that. But an artist is in many ways a reflection of what is going on in their surroundings and they’re going to express what is affecting them. We write about what interests us.” This doesn’t always lead to a happy result. After one gig Lillian was jumped and beaten by angry Bush supporters, one of whom fired a gun, the bullet whizzing past Lillian’s ear. “We’ve been perceived in some corners as an anti-American band, but that’s the furthest away from what we are,” says Eve. “We love our country and that’s why we care to understand the reality of where it stands and how to make it better and to sing about it. What inspires us most is what’s going on in the world. Sometimes you need to step outside and look back in to have perspective on your own country, to see what’s really going on. We’re not content to wait 50 years for the history to be written.” Living Things haven’t changed their vision to fit anybody’s desire for politeness; instead, they’ve pursued their own musical story, coming back up for air with a new chapter. “Lillian came up with the name of the album and it sums up a lot of things,” says Eve. “Habeas corpus is supposed to safeguard our individual freedom against arbitrary State action. It’s supposed to protect us from unlawful imprisonment by a rogue government. So many people we meet don’t even know their rights have been eroded lately. But we need to be aware of these rights to protect them.” Lillian sums up his philosophy: “Society is divided into two antagonistic factions, those who issue the orders and those who obey the orders. The problem is that the ones who issue the orders have abused their authority and have seduced society into abdicating their rights. It’s time to learn to recite your rights like the ABC’s and 123’s so you are aware of what you’re giving up.” Adds Eve: “We really value our Constitutional right to express ourselves. When somebody says ‘rock ’n’ roll,’ to me it means freedom, being who you are, running wild and letting it all hang out.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14110

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Living Things

Habeas Corpus, the second album from Living Things, is a slingshot of modern Americana, arching from St. Louis through Chicago, New York City and London to pierce the international vagabond outpost of Berlin, as seen through the eyes of four political junkies high on the poet and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Rusty Spurs

10:00pm CDT

Mark Eitzel

Eitzel spent his formative years in a military family living in Okinawa, Taiwan, Ohio and the United Kingdom. He moved to America in 1979. He started making music while he was a teenager in Southampton, England. His first band was a punk band called the Cowboys when he moved to Columbus, Ohio at 19. They released one single in 1980. His second band was called The Naked Skinnies and they released one single in 1981. He moved to San Francisco with The Naked Skinnies in 1981 where they disbanded in 1982. Eitzel formed American Music Club (AMC) in San Francisco in 1982. The band performed and created albums for twelve years. At one point, Eitzel also sang with San Francisco's Toiling Midgets, and often recorded solo work while involved in AMC. American Music Club disbanded in 1994, and Eitzel focused on his solo career, releasing 60 Watt Silver Lining in 1996. It was a surprisingly smooth, jazz-pop departure. Also in 1996, Eitzel contributed to the AIDS benefit album Offbeat: A Red Hot Soundtrip produced by the Red Hot Organization. Following this, he released West in 1997 co-writing all of the songs with R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck, with whom he also toured. He followed up with Caught in a Trap and I Can't Back out 'Cause I Love You Too Much, Baby, assisted by Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth and Yo La Tengo bassist James McNew. Eitzel released more music in 2001, beginning with a more electronic turn in The Invisible Man on Matador Records. This was followed by two covers projects in 2002: Music for Courage and Confidence, which was material written by other songwriters, and The Ugly American, an album which included reinterpretations of American Music Club songs performed with a band of traditional and non traditional Greek musicians. American Music Club reformed in 2003 for a sold out show at the London South Bank Centre, The following year they released [(Love Songs For Patriots)] and toured both the United States and Europe several times. The Guardian Newspaper called Mark "America's greatest living lyricist" and the album received glowing reviews across the world. In 2008 the band line up changed again and the band released The Golden Age which UNCUT magazine said was their best since Mercury with a 5 star album of the month review. Eitzel released an compilation album of soundtrack material and electronics in 2005, Candy Ass. His most recent album is Klamath which was released at the end of 2009 on Decor Records. UNCUT magazine said it was his best solo album yet. 2010 saw the launch of Marine Parade. This was a musical written by Simon Stephens for which Mark had written all the music. It was premiered in the 2010 Brighton Festival to good reviews and featured two of the songs from Klamath. He also contributed a cover of the Ira Gershwin song 'S Wonderful to the soundtrack of "Vidal Sassoon - The Movie".[1] In addition to all the above albums Mark has also released many mail order tour CDs, his most recent being the limited edition (500 copies) Brannan St., which is available at his concert dates and at the Decor records website.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12525

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Mark Eitzel

Eitzel spent his formative years in a military family living in Okinawa, Taiwan, Ohio and the United Kingdom. He moved to America in 1979. He started making music while he was a teenager in Southampton, England. His first band was a punk band called the Cowboys when he moved to Columbus... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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10:00pm CDT

Matt Nathanson

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Matt Nathanson

modern love. an album. a collection of songs. short stories. tied together. peoples stories. about love. about faith in others. or loss of faith in others. everyone i know was going through personal relationship crisis. divorce. affairs. being alone. being newly in love. i was watching... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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10:00pm CDT

Monarchs

Music comes not from lesson or rote but the open soul. Celeste Griffin, the Monarchs lead singer, began her music education in the piano at age eight. It lasted less than a year. With little to no formal training, it was on a sultry Birmingham, Alabama day in June, 2007 when Celeste again laid hands on her mother's old piano and stumbled upon her first song, Notes of Disease. The pot began to boil and Celeste yielded to the flame. Three years later Griffin's recognized ability to whisper southern family secrets and belt the grief of lost love has landed her at the biggest venues in Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World. Griffin's music is her own. It is dripping with thickly woven emotion, a personal testimony to a collective memory that bonds family, friends, and lovers. Monarchs blurs the genre lines, grazing soul, folk, rock, and southern boogie in any given song. Her voice is powerful and poetic, chords resonating in a distinctly Alabaman tune. With the occasional 'Roll Tide!' interspersing applause and her charming southern drawl coating song break commentary, its hard to forget Griffin's southern roots. Monarchs' first two albums glow with soft Alabaman sunshine, intimate portraits of a young woman finding musical inspiration in the laughter of her friends, the lazy flight of Birmingham fireflies, and the joy of youthful optimism. Her first album, The Oak EP, was recorded in 2008 on a four-track tape recorder in a women's bath house on an abandoned industrial site outside of Birmingham. Produced by Taylor Hollingsworth of Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, the release came a mere six months after that sultry June afternoon. Those Words, Those Frames was recorded in Birmingham in 2009, in an old grocery store repurposed into a music studio. Griffin moved Monarchs to Austin in 2008 to study Community and Regional Planning at the University of Texas. Its no fluke that Griffin wrote her Master's thesis on the repurposing of old buildings into spaces promoting art, community, and economic development. She has put her faith in art as a uniting force, the point at which community and place intersect. For Griffin, music is family. The gravity of family plays an integral role in Griffin's songwriting, songs often telling the story of great relatives that lived before her. The name Monarchs is itself derived from the dysfunctional and regal duality of royal families, the idea that we are all queens, kings, and members of the family that embodies our unified existence. The Monarchs project has been a success carried on the shoulders of many, with friends and family collaborating to assemble the creative, mosaic whole. This past summer, Monarchs recorded its first full length LP with producer and friend Mike McCarthy, producer of Patty Griffin, Spoon, and Heartless Bastards. Titled The Rise and Fall, the album holds major advancements in writing and production quality. Longtime friend and Swiss Army musician Van Hollingsworth, credited for his central role in the development of Monarchs and its unique sound, currently plays on guitar. Alongside him are band members Phil Aijarpu on bass and Josh Halpern on drums. Rise and Fall is slated to be released in the spring of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14273

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Monarchs

Music comes not from lesson or rote but the open soul. Celeste Griffin, Monarchs' lead singer, began her music education in the piano at age eight. It lasted less than a year. With little to no formal training, it was on a sultry Birmingham, Alabama day in June, 2007 when Celeste... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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10:00pm CDT

POPO

POPO are two brothers from Philadelphia - Zeb and Shoaib - who started showing up at the Mad Decent mausoleum for all night practice sessions, battling Diplo to see who could work the longest (I think POPO won).As a two man group they've been zeroing in on a sound that combines their live instrumentation with the electronic programming that they've been been cranking out on an old tower PC. They play a really dirty, reverb drenched, garagey brand of punk rock with songs that rarely break the 3 minute barrier. And while they have been compared to greats like the Germs and early Nirvana, we can assure you the POPO sound is all their own. The FADER says: Lately we’ve been listening to a whole bunch of bands that sound like they record all their music on a Talkboy in an alley behind a strip club, but so far only POPO have captured the elusive what-would-happen-if-we-made-music-from-the-bottom-of-a- trash-can sound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13369

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Friends

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10:00pm CDT

Preashea Hilliard

Every season of greatness is ushered in by a unique sound. A sound that catapults its listeners to higher heights and deeper depths. That next generation sound is embodied in the voice and music of Preashea Hilliard. Having come from a lineage of greatness (she is the youngest daughter of the renowned Bishop I.V. and Lady Bridget Hilliard of New Light Church), she is undoubtedly a trailblazer. Her sound of worship is not only cross-cultural, but also trans-generational. With sonic influences that include both rock, pop and gospel, her ability to lead any listener to a place of worship is uncanning. Her debut CD, Live Out Loud, captures this worship and delivers it in supernatural ways. With Grammy award winning producer, Aaron Lindsey at the helm of the ship this once in a lifetime record is a must have in any library. Guest appearances from CeCe Winans and Bishop I.V. Hilliard add the finishing touches to this soon to be worship classic. Preashea Hilliard, also affectionately known as Pastor P, has the heart of a generation and the heart of God. She serves as youth pastor to her local church and is known for her life of prayer and devotion. There is no doubt that God has His hand on Preashea and He is orchestrating her evolution.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14689

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Preashea Hilliard

Every season of greatness is ushered in by a unique sound. A sound that catapults its listeners to higher heights and deeper depths. That next generation sound is embodied in the voice and music of Preashea Hilliard. Having come from a lineage of greatness (she is the youngest daughter... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater

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10:00pm CDT

Ray Bonneville

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Ray Bonneville

http://www.raybonneville.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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10:00pm CDT

Ricky Rick & DJ Kane

Ricky Rick & Dj Kane aren't new faces to the world of music, having both experienced successful careers with the Kumbia All Starz and Kumbia Kingz respectively filling stadiums internationally as well as conquering the hearts of a worldwide fan base. Currently Ricky Rick & Dj Kane are collaborating on an album together titled "La Formula" promoting their first single "Contigo Me Voy" produced by Grammy and ASCAP winning producers Robert "Bobbo" Gomez and Yeyo Cancio-Bello. The new album is a fusion of Cumbia with tropical, urban and pop rhythms.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14375

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Ricky Rick & DJ Kane

Ricky Rick & Dj Kane aren't new faces to the world of music, having both experienced successful careers with the Kumbia All Starz and Kumbia Kingz respectively filling stadiums internationally as well as conquering the hearts of a worldwide fan base. Currently Ricky Rick & Dj Kane... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Barbarella Patio

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10:00pm CDT

Robert Ellis

The New York Times recently proclaimed that Houston, Texas native Robert Ellis sounds Âequally inspired by Jackson Browne and George Jones.Â Not a bad reference point for an artist only twenty-two years old. Ellis cut his teeth performing the songs of similar luminaries around town, most notably at the neighborhood beacon, Fitzgerald's. His ÂWhiskey WednesdaysÂ at that club are regularly packed with punkish newcomers and graying locals sharing a mutual interest in artists ranging from Ray Price to Buck Owens to the Rolling Stones. Ellis has songwriting ability equal to his encyclopedic knowledge of these greats and it shines on his upcoming New West Records debut, Photographs, due this July. The young songwriter's second release is an impressive and diverse concept album split between five breathtaking folk songs and five soon-to-be country standards. Listening to Photographs, one finds it difficult to pigeonhole Robert Ellis. It's even harder to remember that he's barely just begun.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14713

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Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis is the kind of songwriter who only comes along once in a great while. With his first two albums, a promise was made. With his new record, The Lights from the Chemical Plant, that promise has been delivered and fully realized. The music, like the artist, refuses to accept... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Lustre Pearl

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10:00pm CDT

Roc Marciano

Roc Marciano is an American rapper, songwriter and producer. Originally a member of Busta Rhymes' crew, Flipmode Squad, Roc left in 2001 to form the UN, a hardcore underground hip hop group consisting of three other MCs. Notably, Roc appeared in the 2005 Wu-Tang Clan compilation album, Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture, and in Pete Rock's 2008 album, NY's Finest, drawing acclaim for such performances. Since 2008, Roc Marciano has been working on his solo career, and to widespread internet acclaim, released his entirely self-produced debut LP, Marcberg in the Spring of 2010. The album was applauded for its throwback 90s east coast style, coming as a breath of fresh air amongst the various other hip hop albums released that year. His stream of consciousness narrative and boom-bap, rugged beats have also been the subject to many compliments from critics and bloggers alike.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13954

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Roc Marciano

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Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Fuze

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10:00pm CDT

Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion

A lot can happen in five years, and for the husband-and-wife duo Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, the time between Exploration, their first album together in 2005, and Bright Examples (Ninth Street Opus, Feb. 22, 2011), their new, full-length collaborative project, has been one nonstop whirlwind of activity. Not only has the couple toured extensively both as a duo and as part of the “Guthrie Family Rides Again” tour (with Sarah Lee’s dad, Arlo Guthrie), they’ve also released the children’s album Go Waggaloo (Smithsonian Folkways), a live DVD entitled Folk Song, a solo album by Johnny (Ex Tempore), parented their two young daughters and moved from South Carolina to the Berkshires in western Massachusetts, near where Sarah Lee was raised. “We’ve been working really hard,” confirms Guthrie. “We even built a house. We felt very creative in South Carolina but we’re in a totally different space now. We had started another album together before we moved but it just wasn’t right. This one is.” Bright Examples finds Guthrie and Irion taking their patented country-rock sound and tilting it in a direction Guthrie describes as “more atmospheric or psychedelic, sort of dreamy but colorful.” Recorded at Dreamland Studios near Woodstock, N.Y., the album features a dozen original compositions, chosen from more than 50 they’d accumulated over the past five years. “It was really great to have that many songs,” says Guthrie, “but at the same time, what do you do with the rest? They weren’t any less good. We just picked the songs that we thought went together well.” Bright Examples was co-produced by Andy Cabic, the prime mover behind the San Francisco pastoral psych-rock band Vetiver, and Thom Monahan, who has also worked with Vetiver as well as Devendra Banhart, the Pernice Brothers and Jayhawks vocalist Gary Louris, who just happened to have produced Exploration for Sarah Lee and Johnny. Members of Vetiver provide the instrumental accompaniment on Bright Examples as well as special guest artists including Louris (vocals), Mark Olson (The Jayhawks, vocals), Otto Houser (Vetiver, drums), Neal Casal (guitar), Kevin Barker and Charlie Rose (pedal steel, flat picking guitars), and Rad Lorkovic (piano). “I met Vetiver through Gary Louris,” explains Irion. “They were backing Gary at Town Hall in New York City. I took the train down for the show and Andy and I ended up backstage just talking about music.” They subsequently spent more time together when Vetiver passed through the Berkshires, and a bond was formed. “I fell in love with all their records,” says Irion, “and I just thought Andy was the man for the job. Andy had not done a lot of producing. When I asked him to do it, he said, ‘Me?’ What I really wanted was Andy and his band, and Gary Louris, and I wanted all of our new friends to make some music together. So we all met up in Woodstock.” Monahan was recruited to co-produce after Irion heard Vetiver’s Thing of the Past album. “The acoustic guitars were amazing, the electrics were amazing,” says Irion. “I thought, if we could make a record that sounds that good, I’ll be happy. And that got me fired up about making a new studio album.” The songwriting on Bright Examples reflects many of the experiences and emotions that Sarah Lee and Johnny have encountered over the past half-decade, and the production is crisp, consistently imaginative and captures the spontaneity of the tracks being recorded live with a full ensemble. Vibrant instrumental accents arrive via pedal steel guitar, accordion, piano, Hammond organ and a wall of guitars, and rich vocal harmonies abound, influenced by great duo acts like the Louvin Brothers and the Everly Brothers. One track, “Seven Sisters,” features a reunion of sorts between original Jayhawks Louris and Mark Olson. The grooves range from funky New Orleans soul to ’60s-esque power pop to honky-tonk country, a feel-good vibe coursing throughout the tracks. “That’s our job,” says Guthrie. “There are definitely some dark moments but we still have to be positive. It’s hard for us not to be. We’ve tried.” From the first notes of “Ahead of Myself,” which launches Bright Examples, it becomes apparent that Sarah Lee and Johnny are exploring new musical territory. Its dreamy, airy texture and easygoing pace provide an appropriate setting for Irion’s simply expressed sentiments: “That must be 5 AM light or we slept right through or it’s tomorrow night/Doesn’t really matter ’cause I’m with you.” Not surprisingly, it was his wife who provided the inspiration: “That was a time in my head when Sarah Lee and I were falling in love, living in California, and I just kind of went back,” Johnny explains. “Never Too Far From My Heart,” which follows, is a shining example of the close harmony and emerging pop sensibilities Guthrie and Irion embrace. A sunny, mutual love letter, it was written when they were saying goodbye to South Carolina and preparing for their move north. Johnny’s words acknowledge that, like any lovers, he and Sarah Lee have had their moments but in the end, even when they are apart, “You’re never too far from my heart.” Thom Monahan notes, "Prior to making Bright Examples I was away travelling for quite some time, and I listened to the demo of 'Never Too Far From My Heart' over and over again. I was horribly homesick, and that song was no small amount of comfort to me. I'd listen to those lyrics and realize how hard it is sometimes to recognize a love that's right in front of you. That song and those voices were my whole world. I'd feel a little better, a little less alone, every time I heard it." He also adds, "Johnny and Sarah Lee are pretty inspiring people (and parents) who live those melodies to their marrow. You can hear it when they sing. They're singing to each other as much as they're singing right to you. A moment of calm in a frenzied world, Bright Examples is like home to me. May it carry you through all the nights you're away from the ones you love." “Speed of Light” turns up the beat considerably. A stomping, steady 4/4 rhythm frames an addictively melodic pop tune and chiming guitars meet up with soul touches. In an earlier era, back when AM radio was all about the perfect three-minute record, “Speed of Light” would have gone straight to the top. “I started that song on piano and it went through several different approaches,” says Irion. “Andy heard that syncopated piano part and the track took a turn for all the right reasons. There were no overdubs. That was just people on the floor playing together. I’m real happy with that track. I think the drums are amazing.” Next up is Guthrie’s “Seven Sisters.” Another one cut live in the studio, it features a reunion between original Jayhawks Louris and Mark Olson. Taking her cue from its bluesy, gospel-tinted opening piano part, Sarah Lee delivers an impassioned lead vocal. Johnny’s harmony lines take the tune into Gram Parsons-Emmylou Harris territory and the band’s dynamic shifts give it a tension as it builds. The inspiration behind the finger-pointing “Target On Your Heart” may be known to author Irion but neither he nor Guthrie are letting on. Says Sarah Lee, “There’s some good drama going on up here in Massachusetts to write about. That one took a while to grow on me. I didn’t like that song at first but Johnny kept wanting to play it. Finally we ended up doing it, and it ended up my favorite song on the record.” The song’s sweet melody and Everlys-like harmonies make for a stark juxtaposition with the sometimes dark lyrics. “First Snow,” a true trio effort credited to Johnny, Sarah Lee and Gary Louris, eases in via a torrent of pristine harmonies worthy of late-period Beatles or the Mamas and the Papas. From the first lines—“First snow brings old love back into the picture again/Like when he calls you out of the blue and the ice you’ve been walking on falls through”—to the song’s end, it’s one of the album’s most affecting songs, its words emboldened by the classy interplay between the bold piano chording and sweet steel guitar. Sarah Lee’s plaintive ballad “Butterflies”—with its opening lyric “Butterflies in the road/I think we should go real slow”—was in
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11749

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Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion

A lot can happen in five years, and for the husband-and-wife duo Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, the time between Exploration, their first album together in 2005, and Bright Examples (Ninth Street Opus, Feb. 22, 2011), their new, full-length collaborative project, has been one... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Ale House

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10:00pm CDT

Shlohmo

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Shlohmo

Shlohmo is the creation of 22yearold Henry Laufer, LAnative and visual artist turned selftaught musician. As a founding member of the WEDIDIT collective (RL Grime, Groundislava, D33j, Purple, 2kwtvr, Juj, Nick Melons), Henry’s early work placed him at the forefront of a new wave... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Beauty Bar

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10:00pm CDT

Skiggy Rapz

Skiggy Rapz (pronounced “Skid-jee Raps”) is a Dutch-born rapper and producer who’s developed a glossy, love-filled mix of hip-hop and pop. Before his first album was even realized, he won the Grote Prijs van Nederland (Grand Prize of the Netherlands), a national award for emerging artists. Skiggy used this notoriety to unveil his debut, Boat Drinks, on the Japanese label P-Vine Records in 2005. In 2007, he released another full-length, Record, as a member of Keynote Speakerz with Master Surreal. He produced two albums for Dutch rapper Diggy Dex in 2006 and 2008, and in 2009 he co-produced Diggy Dex’s “Slaap Lekker,” a number one single in the Netherlands, featuring Eva de Roovere. In 2009 he also released the Bang To The Boogie EP on Beats Broke. Serving as a prelude to his upcoming full-length Bang To The Boogie, the EP highlights Skiggy’s blending of genres, up-beat rhythms, and sing-along hooks. Skiggy hit a licensing windfall in 2010 when MTV, VH1, and FUEL TV latched onto his ever-growing buzz. He has since been featured on a slew of programs like Jersey Shore, Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, and The Real World. The rapper has also been featured on the other side of the camera, appearing on the Dutch television program Raymann is Late. He has produced commercial tracks for McDonalds, Martini, and Samsung, and has licensed tracks to over 15 Japanese albums since 2005. Skiggy has toured extensively as a solo artist and as support, backing Diggy Dex and fellow Dutch producer Arts The Beatdoctor. His collaboration with Arts was highlighted in an official showcase at the 2009 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas. Skiggy Rapz has also had the honor of opening for notable hip-hop legends KRS-One, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, Guru, and Kanye West.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11014

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Skiggy Rapz

Skiggy Rapz (pronounced “Skid-jee Raps”) is a Dutch-born rapper and producer who’s developed a glossy, love-filled mix of hip-hop and pop. Before his first album was even realized, he won the Grote Prijs van Nederland (Grand Prize of the Netherlands), a national award for emerging... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Habana Bar

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10:00pm CDT

Soft Swells

Modern Outsider Records, the creation of married music industry veterans Chip and Erin Adams, is thrilled to announce Soft Swells, the new indie pop band of Tim Williams, as the label’s first signing. “Tim Williams has been a good friend of ours for a number of years and when he came to us with his new Soft Swells project, we jumped at the opportunity to work with him,” exclaims Chip Adams. “We are proud to unveil Soft Swells’ debut single as the first release on Modern Outsider.” “Every Little Thing” will be released digitally on February 22. “Signing to Modern Outsider is truly a dream come true for me,” Williams reveals. “Not only do I get to work on the music I love, I get to do it with Chip and Erin Adams, two of the hardest working and sweetest people in the entire music industry.” Williams began his music career as a singer/songwriter crafting folk-tinged melodies. He emerged on the Brooklyn indie scene in the early 2000s and released three well-received albums on Dovecote Records. After relocating to Los Angeles from Nashville via New York last year, Williams formed Soft Swells, a nod to his beachy new surroundings. The band features Williams’ longtime friend and collaborator Matt Welsh of the alt-country band Phonograph. First single, “Every Little Thing,” is replete with Williams’ canny pop songwriting and features full use of his band’s arsenal: reverby guitar, subtle electronics, stuttering and snapping drums, handclaps and a ringing xylophone. www.softswells.com www.myspace.com/softswells www.twitter.com/softswellsmusic http://www.facebook.com/#!/softswells
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11723

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Soft Swells

Named after the smaller, smoother waves looks for when he is surfing, Soft Swells is an upbeat, poppier take on indie music. You could attribute Tim “falling in love and finding true happiness” as the reason for the hopeful slant on his newest release, an EP entitled Lifeboats... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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10:00pm CDT

Swimming With Dolphins

Although Swimming With Dolphins hails from the chilly climate of Minnesota, front man, Austin Tofte, with the production genius of Adam Young (Owl City), manages to create a sound with their music that is surprisingly warm and upbeat. Formed in 2008, Swimming With Dolphins released the Ambient Blue EP later that year to critical acclaim. Since then, Swimming With Dolphins has toured the country with the likes of Owl City, Lydia and Kill Paradise. He has won over countless fans with his ambient electronica pop that speaks to fans of all ages and backgrounds. Deriving his inspiration from the ocean and fond childhood memories of America's largest lakes. One can’t listen to his music without smiling from ear to ear.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13152

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Swimming With Dolphins

Although Swimming With Dolphins hails from the chilly climate of Minnesota, front man, Austin Tofte, with the production genius of Adam Young (Owl City), manages to create a sound with their music that is surprisingly warm and upbeat. Formed in 2008, Swimming With Dolphins released... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Bat Bar

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10:00pm CDT

Takka Takka

Takka Takka, a Brooklyn band, gets the guitar-picking patterns on its album Migration (Ernest Jenning) from all over: Minimalism and math-rock, Africa and Indonesia, funk and folk and psychedelia, often over beats that sound like rock anthems burnished smooth by the notes pelting above. The band members sing as if to themselves, murmuring glimpses of catastrophe "You walk around while the city's on fire too. Fight on." and transcendence: "Talk without making a sound. You and universe." Despite some earthbound moments most of the music is rock as meditation, with orderly repetition trying to keep the deepest fears at bay. -- JON PARELES, NY Times
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12597

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Takka Takka

Takka Takka, a Brooklyn band, gets the guitar-picking patterns on its album Migration (Ernest Jenning) from all over: Minimalism and math-rock, Africa and Indonesia, funk and folk and psychedelia, often over beats that sound like rock anthems burnished smooth by the notes pelting... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
512

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10:00pm CDT

Teen Daze

Teen Daze is an electronic musician from Vancouver, BC. In July 2010, he released his debut record, "Four More Years". The record is a blending of summer sounds, washed out synths, and hazy, reverb drenched vocals. Pitchfork, in their review of the record, wrote, "Teen Daze seems in total control; his synths bleed into more brilliant colors, his languid pace more purposeful, his memory bank FDIC-insured, his vagueness earned by the quality of his output." Three tours followed, including a stop in New York City for CMJ 2010, and in November, "Beach Dreams" an EP of lo-fi, beach pop songs was released as a "pay what you want download". The EP is still garnering critical praise, and being downloaded more and more every day.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15190

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Soho Lounge

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10:00pm CDT

the Creamers

Austin, TX hardcore punk rock band formed sumer 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15117

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
BD Riley's

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10:00pm CDT

The Damnwells

Formed in 2001, the Damnwells represent the songwriting efforts of singer/guitarist Alex Dezen, whose mix of alt-country and alternative pop/rock is supported by a variety of talented musicians and producers. The group took root in Brooklyn, where Dezen was joined by ex-Whiskeytown drummer Steven Terry, bassist Ted Hudson, and guitarist Dave Chernis. A series of EPs helped cement the band's sound and the Damnwells were soon asked to tour in support of Cheap Trick. After the tour The Damnwells headed to their Manhattan Mini Storage space, which doubled as a rehearsal space and makeshift studio, to record their first full-length album. Pairing Dezen's slow, codeine-laced ballads with up-tempo rock, they completed Bastards of the Beat before signing a deal with Epic Records. In a rare display of confidence, Epic released Bastards of the Beat in 2003 without any major revisions, allowing both the band's artwork and track list to remain intact. When the Damnwells returned to the studio two years later, however, they found themselves dropped from Epic's roster, an incident that was later captured on the documentary “Golden Days”. After months of uncertainty, the band found a new home at Zoe/Rounder Records and issued Air Stereo in late 2006. The record widened the Damnwells' sound with lap steel, piano, and sublime harmonies. A tour alongside the Fray helped the band to expose larger audiences to their music. In 2008, Alex Dezen enrolled as an M.F.A. candidate at the University of Iowa, where he participated in the acclaimed Iowa Writers' Workshop. Meanwhile, he continued recording music with a revised version of the Damnwells, which now included drummer Andrew Ratcliffe, bassist Adrian Dickey, and producer/guitarist Freddy Wall. The band’s third album, One Last Century, was released in partnership with Paste Magazine, which offered the album as a free digital download. During his stay in Iowa, Dezen wrote material for an album called No One Listens to the Band which was entirely funded by fans though PledgeMusic.com. The band’s Pledge campaign raised almost double the amount they set out to raise which allowed them to spend more money on recoding, production and a 2011 tour to support the release. As a result of the success of their campaign, the Damwells was signed in late 2010 by the newly formed PledgeMusic Recordings for the release of No One Listens to the Band Anymore.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13685

Artists

Alex Dezen (of the Damnwells)

Formed in 2001, the Damnwells represent the songwriting efforts of singer/guitarist Alex Dezen, whose mix of alt-country and alternative pop/rock is supported by a variety of talented musicians and producers. The group took root in Brooklyn, where Dezen was joined by ex-Whiskeytown... Read More →

The Damnwells

Formed in 2001, the Damnwells represent the songwriting efforts of singer/guitarist Alex Dezen, whose mix of alt-country and alternative pop/rock is supported by a variety of talented musicians and producers. The group took root in Brooklyn, where Dezen was joined by ex-Whiskeytown... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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10:00pm CDT

The Deer Tracks

The Deer Tracks, is David Lehnberg & Elin Lindfors from a small village in the Swedish countryside. Their critically acclaimed 2008 debut album, "Aurora", received stellar reviews from NME, The Guardian, Clash Magazine, The Fly and dozens more influential magazines and blogs across Europe. The band then reached an even larger audience with a full song placement in the hit show Grey's Anatomy. Managed by Scott Cohen (The Orchard founder and manager of The Raveonettes and the Dum Dum Girls) and booked by superstar agency ITB. The Deer Tracks have already toured the UK, Europe and Japan since the original release. The band is now set to release their epic trilogy "The Archer Trilogy" via the US label, The Control Group.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10958

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The Deer Tracks

http://thedeertracksmusic.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Parish Underground

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10:00pm CDT

The Lemurs

Coming up at a time when the dance-rock wave was reaching its crest, the Lemurs initially drew comparisons to Bloc Party, The Faint, Franz Ferdinand, and the Killers. But for every synth melody or dance beat employed, the Lemurs find a counterbalance of raw, driving guitar and frenetic rhythm that imbues their music with a crackling atmospheric sheen and anxious intensity. The result is a fast paced, layered sound that owes as much to the pop lushness of My Morning Jacket as to the broader explorations of Television. With the recent addition of What Made Milwaukee Famous singer Michael Kingcaid, The Lemurs are back in the studio recording a full-length set for 2011 release. "This five piece from Texas’ BBQ-loving capitol city is ready to burst out onto the national stage…This shit has alternative “radio hit” written all over it" -TheTripwire.com “Unlike other music in the genre, there are plenty of listens in this album as it contains a depth that I thought impossible” -The Onion “The Lemurs expertly alternate between guitar driven synth-rock and memorable power pop ditties….An enterprising Austin band as equally fitting on a bill with The Smiths as with Bloc Party” -The Austinist
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11772

Artists

The Lemurs

Coming up at a time when the dance-rock wave was reaching its crest, the Lemurs initially drew comparisons to Bloc Party, The Faint, Franz Ferdinand, and the Killers. But for every synth melody or dance beat employed, the Lemurs find a counterbalance of raw, driving guitar and frenetic... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Marq

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10:00pm CDT

The Mighty Stef

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The Mighty Stef

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
tenOak

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10:00pm CDT

The Parlotones

BIOGRAPHY January 2011 Kahn Morbee (Vocals, Guitar), Glenn Hodgson (Bass, Piano, Backing Vocals), Paul Hodgson (Guitar), Neil Pauw (Drums) In the last 12 months The Parlotones have: - released the platinum selling “Stardust Galaxies” which won Best Rock Album at the 2010 SAMA’s - released the platinum selling, live recording of their show at The Coco Cola Dome – “Live Design” - performed at the Opening World Cup Concert to a billion viewers - completed a 70 city world tour and entered 3 Billboard charts in the USA . In their home country, South Africa, the band’s profile is such that they were chosen to play the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, Africa Day and at Live Earth. Their innovative, big-production music videos have been nominated for MTV awards and The Parlotones won two awards at the prestigious ISC (International Song Contest), in the US, judged by the likes of Robert Smith, Tom Waits and Rob Thomas. . In November 2009, fans packed the Dome in Johannesburg and helped the Parlotones make history (first time a South African band headlined this venue) - the CD/DVD “Live Design” documenting the event, bears testimony to this. Their success is not limited to their music alone – the band have their own brands of wine ‘Giant Mistake’ and ‘Push me the Floor’ which has earned the band a no.1 spots in the Sunday Times wine list and distribution through major European retailers. (The third variant “We Call This Dancing” has just been released). Their music has also been made available in a limited edition pre-release format on a cellular handset, they have their own branded laptop, a designer running shoe and even a campaign that included a Parlotones meal available from a global food retailer. In April 2010, The Parlotones played at the Dow Life Earth Run for Water in Cape Town. The Parlotones also performed as part of the 2010 Official FIFA World Cup Kick Off Celebration concert. Other artists included the Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys and Shakira. The concert will took place on June 10th, 2010 at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg and was be screened to millions all over the world. While football fever swept Europe, the band was played on Sky Sports, and were talkSPORT’s official ambassadors for the World Cup in the UK. “Come Back as Heroes” by The Parlotones was the musical anchor of Germany’s national first TV channel ARD for their World Cup image trailer campaign. The Parlotones Key Acknowledgements include: -South African Music Awards 2006 - Best Rock Album -You Awards 2007 - Best Band -FHM Readers Choice 2007 -MK Awards 2007 - Best Video -Resfest 2007 Best Video (nomination) -People’s Choice Awards 2008 - Best Music Act -Leisure Options, Best of Joburg, Readers Choice Awards- Best Band 2008 and 2009 -Loerie Kraft Award 2008 (first time a music video has won at the Loeries) -MTV Africa 2008 – Best Group nomination -MTV Africa 2008 – Best Alternative nomination -MK Awards 2009 – Best Video -MK Awards 2009 – Best Animation -MK Awards 2009 – Best Serenade -SAMA Awards 2009 –MTN Record of the year (nomination) -SAMA Awards 2009 – Best Global Chart DVD (nomination) -SAMA Awards 2009 – Best Music Video Of The Year -International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2008 Music Video (first place) -International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2008 Performance (second place) -2009 “Rock.Paper.Scissors” featured on USA hit TV series One Tree Hill -The band are spokespersons for both Live Earth and Earth Hour along with Bishop Desmond Tutu, Prince Charles and Rihanna -Charity involvement: Starfish, children's charity - MK Awards 2010 – “Push Me To The Floor”: Best Video - MK Awards 2010 – “Overexposed” Best Special Effects - International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2009 * Life Design: Best Rock (nomination) * Life Design: Best Video (nomination) * Push Me To The Floor: Best Video (2nd place) -SAMA Awards 2010 – “Push Me To The Floor”: Best Music Video Of The Year -SAMA Awards 2010 – “Stardust Galaxies”: Best Rock Album English -You Awards 2010 - Best Band -MTV Mama Awards 2010: Best Video (nomination) “Life Design” -Leisure Options, Best of Joburg, Readers Choice Awards- Best Band 2010 (winner 3rd year in a row) -MK Awards 2011: Best Video - Stars fall down (nomination) -MK Awards 2011: Best International breakthrough - Life Design (nomination) -MK Awards 2011: Best animation - Stars fall down (nomination) The Parlotones – Useful Links: The Parlotones 90 sec EPK: http://www.youtube.com/user/realartistgroup#p/a/u/0/nPBoykU-PmM Video “Life Design” (on rotation at MTV Europe) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbH6nzcMq7M Video “Life Design” – live at The Dome in Johannisburg in front of 12.000 fans: http://www.youtube.com/user/realartistgroup#p/a/u/1/ByXMbWBX30E The Parlotones “Giant Mistake Wine” Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKYmwaQF-8M
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12587

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The Parlotones

The Parlotones have moved to Los Angeles to focus on the American market.The multi-platinum selling Johannesburg-bred quartet have headlined the 20,000-seater venues, performed at the World Cup Kick-off Concert, toured with Coldplay. The Parlotones staged an original rock theatre... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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10:00pm CDT

The Pauses

Despite amassing a following, scene status, and praise from regional press right out of the gate, Orlando indie-rock band The Pauses is releasing their debut album A Cautionary Tale after only about, oh, TWO YEARS of existence. The official excuse is something about wanting do to things "properly." So they saved money through a successful Kickstarter campaign (a marvel since their fans' bank accounts have a perfectly inverse relationship with their obvious wealth in taste) spurred by a cute handmade video (http://vimeo.com/10712285) and headed up to Baltimore to record this bad boy with the legendary J. Robbins (Jawbox, Burning Airlines), even enlisting three-quarters of the dude's own band. His wife too? Sure, why not. Their influences? Too disparate and deceiving to get too into. All you need to know is that none of them are embarrassing. For real. Produced, engineered, and mixed by J. Robbins and mastered by T.J. Lipple (Aloha), A Cautionary Tale is an exercise in complexion and combination, a world where guitars are BFFs with synthesizers, horns, bells, and ukuleles. Tierney Tough's bright, fresh voice - which fits nicely between Metric's Emily Haines and Feist - glides just as easily atop the breathy sparkle and agile math of upcoming Rock Band track "Go North" as it does the indie-pop sway and post-hardcore torque of "Beyond Bianca." From the serious, atmospheric mood of "The Migration" and "Pull the Pin" to the lithe, glitchy charm of "Hands Up," The Pauses got mad range, often in the same song. Rooted in the dynamics and ethos of '90s indie rock, their sound is a balancing act between rock and electronics, airiness and heft, suppleness and angularity. And A Cautionary Tale shows that you can explore without losing your core. "The eight songs [on A Cautionary Tale], as well as the ukulele-powered hidden track that closes the disc, were recorded in a burst over seven days this past summer with noted indie producer J. Robbins in Baltimore. Maybe it was the compressed time frame, but the results exude an impressive immediacy and cohesiveness that it's hard to imagine could have been improved with multiple overdubs." -Jim Abbott (Orlando Sentinel) "[The Pauses'] sound is a bubbly and deceptively complex blend of analog synths, full-bodied harmonies and off-kilter, noise-flecked structures. The Pauses weave driving indie rock, post-punk and twee pop into their songs, and the result is both familiar and unique." - Jason Ferguson (Reax) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - New Granada Records www.newgranada.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12954

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The Pauses

The Pauses' (who prefer that their possessive noun-ing be spelled Pauseses) overall sound is one anchored in complexion and combination, a world where guitars are BFFs with synthesizers, horns, bells, and ukuleles. Tierney Tough's bright, fresh voice - which fits nicely between Metric's... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Ghost Room

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10:00pm CDT

The Strange Boys

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The Strange Boys

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Mohawk Patio

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10:00pm CDT

US Navy Band - Country Current

United States Navy Band's Country Current country-bluegrass group is the Navy's premier country music ensemble. The seven-member group was formed in 1973 and quickly established itself in all aspects of country and bluegrass music. The group is under the direction of banjoist Senior Chief Musician Keith M. Arneson. Touring the country each year in support of Navy Recruiting, they have performed with such artists as Boots Randolph, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill and David Ball. Country Current performed at the "Branson CaresHelp Start the Healing" tribute to the citizens of Oklahoma City and at the Glen Campbell Goodtime Theatre in Branson, Mo., on Memorial Day in 1995. Country Current performed at Branson's Silver Dollar City with Rhonda Vincent and Bradley Walker in May of 2008. The group performed at the Grand Ol' Opry in Nashville, Tenn. in September of 2007. They played for thousands of NASCAR race fans in 2006 at the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, N.C., and the DirecTV 500 in Martinsville, Va. In 2004, they performed at the G-8 Summit in Sea Island, Ga., hosted by President George W. Bush. They celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2003 with a concert featuring past members Bill Emerson and Jerry Gilmore. They performed at the 24th Annual Congressional Barbecue in 2002, hosted by President and Mrs. Bush. The group features an acoustic bluegrass quintet and in March 2000, they were featured at the Mississippi Country-Bluegrass Spectacular in Columbia, Miss. In February 1999, the group performed with country music singer David Ball as part of The Pentagon Pops Musical Salute to America's "Guardians of Freedom" at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. In July 1998, the group performed for over 100,000 people at the Fort Vancouver 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in Ft. Vancouver, Wash. In June 1994, they appeared at the Nova Scotia International Tattoo and in September 1992 at the Swedish Army Tattoo in Stockholm. In February 1989, they entertained Chinese officials in Beijing at a dinner hosted by former President and Mrs. George Bush.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11908

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US Navy Band - Country Current

United States Navy Band's Country Current country-bluegrass group is the Navy's premier country music ensemble. The seven-member group was formed in 1973 and quickly established itself in all aspects of country and bluegrass music. The group is under the direction of banjoist Senior... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Momo's

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10:00pm CDT

Van Rivers

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Van Rivers

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Barcelona

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10:00pm CDT

Veronica Falls

Veronica Falls formed in 2009 from the ashes of The Royal We and Sexy Kids. Bizarrely the band had their myspace site up for only an hour before they were contacted by Blank Dogs kingpin Mike Sniper, who snapped up their debut release for his influential Captured Tracks label. The band released their debut UK single, "Found Love In A Graveyard", on Trouble Records (Kasms, Crystal Castles, HEALTH, Male Bonding etc), followed by Beachy Head on tastemaker label No Pain In Pop (Telepathe, Forest Swords, Trailer Trash Tracys). They write serene pop nuggets: think C-86 reverentially smothered in dark 60s psyche-pop.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12606

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Veronica Falls

Veronica Falls formed in 2009 from the ashes of The Royal We and Sexy Kids. Bizarrely the band had their myspace site up for only an hour before they were contacted by Blank Dogs kingpin Mike Sniper, who snapped up their debut release for his influential Captured Tracks label. The... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Latitude 30

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10:00pm CDT

Vulture Whale

After playing together in Wes McDonald & the Fizz, Lester Nuby (of Verbena), Keelan Parrish, Jake Waitzman, and the band’s fearless leader, Wes Mcdonald, decided to convert the power structure of the group from a monarchy into a true democracy. Legend has it the band settled on its new name after guitarist Nuby dreamed of a vulture sitting on top of a guitar, eating a whale. Out of such fevered visions, Vulture Whale was born. The group hails from Birmingham, Alabama, where in 2007 it released its first self-titled album. So pleased was the band with its debut statement, it decided to release another self-titled album in 2009. “Sugar,” a single from the later self-titled album, was featured in an issue of Spin Magazine, and both albums were acclaimed both in America and abroad. For its current release, an EP entitled “Bamboo You,” Vulture Whale has risen like a phoenix from its own ashes and—through a complex ritual involving consumption of Golden Flake potato chips and Vegemite—morphed into the best American band pretending to be a British band influenced by American music since Guided By Voices. The concept for the project is not exactly new: Mic Jagger sang in an American accent on numerous Rolling Stones albums, and The Kinks interpreted Americana on their classic “Muswell Hillbillies” album. On “Bamboo You,” Vulture Whale combines its unique brand of eccentric rock with its love of British music like The Stone Roses, Blur, and The Smiths, as well as classic British rock bands like The Who and The Rolling Stones. The result is six songs that are among some of the best and most inspired of any in the Vulture Whale catalog. Throughout “Bamboo You,” McDonald—whose lyrics are always somehow both humorous and casually profound—sings with a playful, faux British accent that is as entertaining as it is inauthentic. When McDonald sings, “She went on and just stripped me for parts / at least she let me keep my guitar,” the combination of redneck philosophy with a quasi-Cockney accent is (surprisingly) nothing short of a revelation. But despite the role playing and subtle musical allusions to classic rock and Brit pop bands, Vulture Whale’s personality shines through, and the band’s charm congeals all of its influences into one solid and original artistic offering that is just plain fun to listen to. “Bamboo You” is much greater than the marginally interesting story behind its concept. The EP may be the bastard child of the band’s own musical influences, but it also is one of the catchiest and infectiously exuberant collection of songs this year. God Save Vulture Whale.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13052

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Vulture Whale

After playing together in Wes McDonald & the Fizz, Lester Nuby (of Verbena), Keelan Parrish, Jake Waitzman, and the band’s fearless leader, Wes Mcdonald, decided to convert the power structure of the group from a monarchy into a true democracy. Legend has it the band settled on... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Speakeasy

10:00pm CDT

Washington

She weighs half as much as her keyboard but she could punch out your Dad. Yes, she is a female singer songwriter…but she’s not shy and retreating or cute. BUT: she’s not 10 tons of slut in a mini skirt and nipple tape, belly dancing on a crucifix. Her voice will stop you in your tracks. It brings grown men to tears on live television (seriously). It soars, then falters, then soars again and it is full off sorrow even when it is full of joy (soft, broken, soaring, sorrow, spitting, sneering, smiling etc etc etc). And she can dance. She grew up in Papua New Guinea, so she is a wild girl that knows which tree has water in it’s trunk, but she speaks French and wears couture even though she can’t afford groceries. She was Triple J Unearthed. She’s the Vanda and Young Song Writing Competition. She’s an APRA Ambassador. She now has 6 ARIA nominations and a Gold Record under her belt. She made an album called “I Believe You Liar” and it’s not like other records. It’s better and it’s hard to tell why exactly. They’re all pop songs but not like you think. They are really, REALLY wordy twisty complicated key changing sons of bitches that you’d have to go to music school for 6 years to play (she did) but after they’re done you can remember every chorus and every hook, and on the second listen you may be able to sing back most of the words. “I knew as soon as I heard Megan choosing not to rhyme “Clementine” with “wine” that here was someone unpredictable. Australia, you have a new and original troubadour to lift your spirits and warm your hearts.” Tim Finn (Crowded House / Split Enz)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14093

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Washington

She weighs half as much as her keyboard but she could punch out your Dad. Yes, she is a female singer songwriter…but she’s not shy and retreating or cute. BUT: she’s not 10 tons of slut in a mini skirt and nipple tape, belly dancing on a crucifix. Her voice will stop you in... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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10:00pm CDT

Weinland

“Beneath Portland, Ore.’s nationally-recognized layer of musical talent lies a bedrock of more than one thousand working bands throughout the metropolitan area. Among these up-and-coming acts, Weinland stands out as one of the most promising.” — PASTE MAGAZINE WEINLAND, a soon to be well known quintet from Portland, Oregon, has spent the last few years filling rooms and winning fans throughout the pacific northwest. WEINLAND has received accolades from Paste Magazine, USA Today, iTunes, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR. Below is the album bio for the band's most recent record, Breaks in The Sun (Badman Recording Co 2009): It’s uncommon for a contemporary artist to create a timeless album, an album that is both surprising and comforting. Yet after only a few listens to the new record from WEINLAND, a soon to be well known quintet from Portland, Oregon, you’ll know it’s still possible. Their achievement is celebrated on Breaks In The Sun, the follow up to 2008’s critically acclaimed La Lamentor (Badman Recording Co.), and the manner in which they wrote and recorded this collective work. Principal songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Adam Shearer explains: “We recognized the ‘70s-ness of our choice to book and arrive for studio time without a single completed song… and we embraced it.“ Working with close friend Adam Selzer (M. Ward, Norfolk & Western) and Badman label head Dylan Magierek at Type Foundry Studios for two weeks without a break, sometimes as many as 16 hours a day, Breaks In The Sun was committed to 2” tape amidst sleep deprivation, whiskey consumption, and trust. The result is a collection of songs full of intimacy and excitement. “There’s something magical about the way a new song sounds the first time you play it. That’s a feeling we’re always trying to recreate,” says Shearer, “and in this case we got it to tape as it happened, at conception.” The characters in Shearer’s lush songs are often tense, morose and struggling, but they’re informed by a wry, celebratory hope and surrounded by a measured calm that runs through the entire album. It’s this calm sense of knowing which foils the emotional complexity in Shearer’s lyrics, that and the gorgeously subdued vocal harmonies, atmospheric finger picking, dobro, cellos, violins, brushed drums, melodica, mandolin, honeyed pedal steel, piano, melodic low end, and subtle percussive minutiae. The subjects’ tribulations find them navigating broken trust, love, lust, poverty, and addiction, but they’re safe, warm, introspective, and respectful of the experience. As such, Breaks In The Sun is the most optimistic batch of songs Shearer has written to date. Also to note, this record showcases an even higher realm of collaboration for WEINLAND; pianist Paul Christensen wrote the music for “Piano Hymn” and co-wrote the music for “Piano Interlude” and the title track “Breaks in the Sun.” In the current economic climate independent musicians around the country are struggling to make ends meet and keep the proverbial wheels turning, WEINLAND included… The band, all having quit or lost their jobs after 2008’s touring season, faced difficult choices in the decision to release this record. After much thought and careful consideration, the band cashed out their 401(k)’s, emptied their bank accounts, and put everything they had into making sure Breaks In The Sun would see the light in 2009. WEINLAND will tour relentlessly, in support of Breaks In The Sun, throughout the year. Breaks In The Sun is coming May 5th on CD and digital from Badman Recording Co. (My Morning Jacket, Hayden, The Innocence Mission, Mark Kozelek) and on Vinyl from Jealous Butcher Records (M.Ward, The Decemberists, Laura Veirs).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12372

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Weinland

“Beneath Portland, Ore.’s nationally-recognized layer of musical talent lies a bedrock of more than one thousand working bands throughout the metropolitan area. Among these up-and-coming acts, Weinland stands out as one of the most promising.” — PASTE MAGAZINE WEINLAND, a... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Barbarella

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10:00pm CDT

Ya Ya Boom

Sisters Marisa and Monica Demarco hail from Albuquerque, N.M. And colors are weird in the desert, blown-out. It's the quality of the light from a brutal sun so close. In that glare, Ya Ya Boom grew. Maybe that's why the band sounds the way it does, the sonics vivid and warped, the beats like kernels in dry heat, the voices layered and saturated. It's a rock band. Vocals (Marisa), bass (Monica) and guitar (Carlos J.R. Garcia) and drums (Ryan Jarvis). But the clever timing, the orchestration, the atypical harmonies and the vocal brawn make it more difficult to nail down beyond that. Power prog pop? Maybe. Orchestral pop rox? Sure. Punk, like back in the day before the genre went rigid? Ok. Ya Ya Boom has been described all of these ways. The band released it's fourth LP in late November 2010. "Balloon Heart" sees Ya Ya Boom reaching across its borders though still happily in its element. The song lineup is diverse: A big bar rock song bangs its chest near experiments in blending effects; a simple dance number sweats on a creepy operatic track. Through the genre hopping, the band's skill and personality provide the glue.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14891

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Ya Ya Boom

Sisters Marisa and Monica Demarco hail from Albuquerque, N.M. And colors are weird in the desert, blown-out. It's the quality of the light from a brutal sun so close. In that glare, Ya Ya Boom grew. Maybe that's why the band sounds the way it does, the sonics vivid and warped, the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Red 7

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10:00pm CDT

Young Empires

Young Empires are a Canadian music group that NME Magazine has compared to the likes of The Killers, Arcade Fire, Yeasayer, The Rapture, and Foals. Defined by swirling synthesizer tones, soulful bass grooves, and funky guitar rhythms, Young Empires deliver dance tracks full of swagger, sexuality, and a little angst. Since inception, the band has had the blogosphere in a spin. Their home demo 'Rain of Gold' hit #13 on Hype Machine's charts garnering the trio international attention and spawning a select run of international shows. Having already supported bands by the likes of Chromeo, Jamiroquai, and Sleigh Bells, Young Empires are poised to win over the hearts of tastemakers and crowds alike with their energetic and luscious electro based rock. Visit www.youngempires.com for more info.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14748

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Young Empires

Young Empires play Haute Rock/World Beat. Since their inception two years ago, this Toronto 3-piece have played over 100 shows around the world, supporting acts like Chromeo, Foster the People, Jamiroquai, and Bag Raiders. They've garnered international acclaim for fearlessly crossing... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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10:15pm CDT

Constantina

From extinct bands of Belo Horizonte - Ana, Retórica, Moan and Filit – came the six member that formed Constantina. They gathered in 2003 to create instrumental songs with subtle eletronical interferences, but through time where incorporated in a essential way to their language. Their first homonymous album, released in fall 2005, is considered by musical press as a major break through album that year and consist of a more post-rock sound, driven manly by guitars. The album, produced and released by the band's label "La Petite Chambre", shows extreme care in visual language of it's cover. On their second album, released by Open Field and distributed by Peligro, the members deconstruct a new sound, more enigmatic and minimalistical than before. The album was well received and reviewed by portuguese online journal BodySpace, showed as a big reference in brazilian independent instrumental scene. "Jaburu", as is named this 2nd work, consists of songs and moments of pure experimentations and improvisation, recorded during rehearsals at the productions of their 1st album. Following the tendencies of the musical market, Constantina release their 3rd album form free in MP3 format. Recorded live at SESI Theater - Mariana/MG/Brazil, sharing the stage with Florianopolis/SC/Brazil's duo Colorir in a single preformance, the album presents a non conventional way of doing music, with sources from contemporany and experimental music, influenced by accidents, improvisation and sound landscapes. In the beginning of 2008, now a quartet and constantly developing their language and after increase experience in tours through Brazil by 2007 (including cities of Sao Paulo, Florianopolis, Curitiba and Rio), the band releases “¡Hola Amigos...!”, now recorded in studio. This new album brings 4 nice compositions, recorded through 2007, when still was a sextet. Solidifying even more it's singular sonority, Constantina keep producing a beautiful graphical material associated to the songs.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12483

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Constantina

Playing since 2003, the independent band Constantina has a solid history in creating instrumental post-rock music minimalist and delicate aesthetics, composed of intelligent guitars with subtle electronic interference. Recorded at La Petite Chambre independent label in August 2011... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
The Hideout

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10:15pm CDT

Curren$y

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Curren$y

New Orleans rapper and Hip-Hop connoisseur Curren$y thrives on making music on his own terms. With his “Jet Life” mantra about living life to the fullest, the savvy rhyme spitter (why do you think they call him “Spitta”?) is focused on a lyrical devotion to the truth and authenticity... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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10:15pm CDT

Eddie Spaghetti

Eddie Spaghetti grew up in Tucson, Arizona trying desperately to ignore the country music that floated all around him. Seems like every pick-up truck and storefront speaker was cranking out the syrupy wails of some heartbroken hick and he just wasn't having it. So, as a kid, he turned to Heavy Metal, then Punk Rock, to block out the noise and that's how his band, The Supersuckers, was born. Formed in late '88, The Supersuckers aim was to strip away some of the pretense of late '80's Heavy Metal and put a little showmanship into the Punk scene. It was a tightrope act few bands could achieve but, by the beginning of '89, not only had the band done it, they were ready to make a move away from the dirt roads, dead ends and dust of their hometown. Heads was New Orleans, tails Seattle. Tails. And, in May of 1989, off they went. Having no clue that Seattle was about to become "Rock City, U.S.A." for a few great years, Eddie and his grimy gang jumped blindly into a scene that had been thriving unrecognized for years. It didn't take long however for them to find Seattle to be the perfect place to "not fit in". The Supersuckers put out a few singles, then signed to Sub-Pop and began what has been over two decades of ass kicking, ground pounding hemi-hogging punk-n-roll. It didn't take too long, however, for the country music that he tried so hard to avoid in his youth to start surfacing in the music Eddie was making as a young man. The foray back to the country began in 1993 with the Supersuckers side project, The Junkyard Dogs and the rare, hard to find and out of print recording, "Good Livin' Platter" (Sympathy For The Record Industry). It wasn't county per-se, but it was close and the seed was planted.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12830

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Eddie Spaghetti

Everybody’s got that pal they turn to whenever they need a party, and for a long time Eddie Spaghetti, Supersucker Soul Brother Number One, has been that guy. Revelling in the center stage spotlight and the wallop of thousands of PAs for thousands of shows across the land, Eddie’s... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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10:15pm CDT

Fat Tony

Anthony Obi is a Nigerian-American rapper from Houston, Texas known as Fat Tony. He is a Houston based rap artist known for his engaging and energetic live performances and acclaimed recordings. Fat Tony won the 2010, 2009 and 2008 Houston Press Music Awards' Best Underground Hip Hop award, and has been recognized in URB's Next 1000, a list of emerging new artists anticipated to breakthrough. Fat Tony also works as a music journalist, currently freelance writing for his blog, Free Press Houston, and other publications. In the mid 2000's, he was known for organizing music events in Houston, inviting regional & national bands such as The Ergs!, Joe Jitsu, The Rushmores, The Cocker Spaniels and other underground acts. He intentionally organized events featuring artists and bands of varying genres to bring diversity to the forefront of Houston's music scene. For the often young audiences, they were getting their first taste of underground and independent music. Fat Tony's debut release entitled the Love Life EP was released via Same Struggle Ent. on March 4, 2008. The record has been spread nationwide due to its initial online promotion as a free download. Reviews for the EP have been generally positive. The Love Life EP was followed by his first mixtape release Tipping Point & Fly68 Presents Fat Tony in November 2008. His latest mixtape release RABDARGAB: THE EPREVIEW features remixes and collaborations with artists such as Das Racist, Hudson Mohawke, Jade
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14578

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Fat Tony

http://fattonyrap.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Karma Lounge

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10:15pm CDT

God-Des & She

A hip-hop/pop/soul duo bred in the Midwest, God-Des & She now play to packed venues all over the world from New York to Sweden. God-Des & She's energy and talent have caught the attention of industry and listeners alike, ever since they appeared on Showtime's hit series The L Word. The pair haven't had a moment's rest since selling more than 30,000 albums, holding down the No. 1 spot on MTV LOGO with their song Love You Better, performing with SIA and hip hop icons Salt N' Pepa and signing autograph after autograph for eager fans. Their new album, produced by Brian Hardgroove of Public Enemy (Wu Tang Clan, Burning Spear, Aerosmith), confirms their status as an underground act about to hit the mainstream.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12644

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

God-Des & She

“Most people trying to foray into the hip-hop world try to conform to the stereotypes,” says GO NYC magazine. “For God-Des & She, by bucking the standard, they created their own. In other words, while most aspiring rappers try to set the bar, God-des & She ARE the bar.” A... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Kiss & Fly

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10:15pm CDT

High Tension Wires

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High Tension Wires

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Easy Tiger

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10:15pm CDT

Jon Dee Graham

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Jon Dee Graham

http://jondeegraham.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Continental Club

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10:15pm CDT

Sore Losers

As the new Hip Hop Band of Dallas; Sore Losers are a breath of fresh air to the music and entertainment industry. Composed of 7 members, Brandon “King” Blue (Producer), Vince “Encyclopedia” Brown (Lyricist), "K Cooks "(Lead Guitar), Sir Tim (Keys), KB & Jordan Hughes (Percussionist), Matt "Big Kuntry" Curtis (Bass Guitarist). Sore Losers take the experimental approach towards music, combining hip hop elements with an alternative vibe. Inspired by artists such as MGMT, Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D., and Gnarls Barkley, Sore Losers have created a sound that is different than any other artist, band or group in the world of rap. Sore Losers, after their extremely successful first release, Free Loaders, are currently working together to perfect their Second project titled “Get A Life”. They are on the up rise, doing shows around the country, and with an ever growing fan base, anything is possible for this free spirited team.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14006

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Sore Losers

This “experimental” hip hop group brings forth a fresh wave of music for your ears. Dallas, Texas made, Sore Losers are a breath of fresh air to the music and entertainment industry. Composed of 6 members, Vince “Encyclopedia” Brown, "K Cooks ", Sir Tim, Jordan Hughes, King... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:15pm - 11:15pm CDT
Nuvola

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10:20pm CDT

Bosco Delrey

Bosco Delrey is at once a thick combination of influences and a totally unique voice in current music. Diplo describes him as “a sort of garbage can Elvis from New Jersey… teaspoon craziness, a pinch of rockabilly, and full cup of soul dressed in a leather jacket. He can’t be topped as far as song writing… he’s doin the music I wish I could if I had bought a guitar”; The Fader called his song “Round N Round” “hillbillyhall”; and Bosco’s own MySpace says “Jerry Lee Lewis Carol King of pop”. But whatever you call him, Bosco Delrey is making music that is instantly accessible, totally cool, and unlike anything else on our wide-sweeping Mad Decent radar.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13408

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Bosco Delrey

Bosco Delrey, producer and purveyor of experimental pop and rock n roll, spent early 2011 playing in support of like-minded, genre-blurring acts Sleigh Bells and CSS, previewing his debut LP, Everybody Wah, for crowds across the United States. Hailing from New Jersey by way of Memphis... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:20pm - 11:20pm CDT
Friends

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10:20pm CDT

Dom Mariani

DOM MARIANI A B R I E F H I S T O R Y Emerging from arguably the world’s most isolated capital Perth Western Australia, Dom Mariani is a rock and roll stylist who’s career has been a resplendent one in the creative stakes – a songwriting road that has never wavered from excellence. With a serious interest and love of underground 60’s garage rock, classic pop, power pop, soul and R&B, Dom would form one of Australia’s most loved and respected bands of the mid to late 80’s THE STEMS. From their formation in the early summer of late 1983 to the end of 1987 THE STEMS with Dom at the helm as singer, songwriter and lead guitarist steadily infiltrated Australian radio, press and alternative charts, winning the hearts of critics and a legion of loyal fans. A succession of classic singles and a chart topping LP “At First Sight-Violets are Blue” stirred interest as far a field as Europe and the US. But foremost it was his ability to write great songs and the bands electric live shows that made them stand out from the rest. After the demise of the THE STEMS and a short playing stint with THE SUMMER SUNS Dom would eventually return in 1990 with the THE SOMELOVES, a studio collaboration with friend Darryl Mather (Lime Spiders, Orange Humble Band) who’s first and only LP of guitar driven pop “Something or Other”, is considered as minor pop masterpiece by critics and fans alike. The album went on to win seven “WAMI’s” (Western Australian Music Industry Awards) in 1990, with Dom also collecting the most outstanding songwriter award. However, the promise of the Someloves was short lived and contractual problems would not see a new release from Dom for another 3 years. A Return to live gigging during this time would play a big part in Dom’s resurgence in the music scene in the 90’s. Having finally secured a release from his record deal at the end of ‘92, the beginning of ‘93 would see the start of a new era for Dom and his new band DM3 as one Australia’s greatest exponents of guitar driven pop (referred to by aficionados as Power Pop). The debut single “FOOLISH” was released in April ’93 and heralded his return with another loud, tight, electric rock‘n‘roll outfit. The song would also take out the most outstanding single of that year at the WAMI awards. DM3’s first LP “ONE TIME TWO TIMES THREE RED LIGHT”(1993) mixed by legendary American producer MITCH EASTER (REM, PAVEMENT, SON VOLT, LETS ACTIVE, VELVET CRUSH) received widespread critical acclaim and sold throughout Australia, Europe and the US and was followed by European tours in ‘94 and ’95. It would be another 3 years before DM3 were to release their second LP “ROAD TO ROME” (also mixed by Mitch Easter). Praised by critics of guitar driven pop in Australia, Europe and the US as one of the best albums for ’96 of it’s genre. Their fusion of melodic pop hooks, cool vocals and high energy rock’n’roll guitar earned them high praise and many new fans. In the same year they embarked on another successful European tour playing to packed houses across Spain, France and Scandinavia. 1998 would see the release of “RIPPLED SOUL”, the 3rd album from DM3. A more diversely structured album, the album was also well received by fans and critics alike in Australia, Europe and US. 2 more albums, an EP and 7inch single were also released between 1999- 2001. These 2 albums titled “GARAGE SALE Vol. 1” and “GARAGE SALE Vol. 2 – ITALIAN STYLE” collected previously unreleased tracks, non album b-sides, alternate mixes, odd covers, live and songs previously only available on 7 inches. The Just Like Nancy EP which was eventually compiled onto GARAGE SALE Vol. 2. DM3 would eventually split in at end of ’99 after touring Spain, France and Germany to return briefly for a short tour of Italy in March of 2001. He released his first solo album in “Homespun Blues and Greens” in 2004 Dom has continues to tour Europe where he continues to be a popular draw card with the Stems in 2003 and as a solo artist on the release of his Anthology “Popsided Guitar” in 2005. The Stems were also invited to play the prestigious Little Steven’s Underground Garage Festival in August of 2004 alongside rock legends The Stooges, Bo Diddley, The New York Dolls, Nancy Sinatra and the Stokes to name but a few, and with the Stems he has just released a new album title ”HEADS UP”. THE INSTRUMENTAL SIDE Dom has been a long time fan and dabbler of instrumental guitar music, and during his career has hinted at something more than just a passing interest. Having written a swag of instrumentals in the early ‘80’s with his band the Gostarts which he would later record for the Ep “From 20,000 Fathoms in ’86 as the STONEFISH. These instrumentals would also surface as B-sides and bonus tracks on some DM3 albums. This brings us to his latest project THE MAJESTIC KELP. An idea that’s been around for some 10 years Dom has finally saw this project come to life with the release of the album UNDERWATER CASINO in June2003. Having stockpiled a bag of tunes for what he envisaged would be a simple surf guitar record, the jam sessions would take on a deeper and more diverse instrumental direction. With a nod to influences such as The Ventures, the Shadows, Link Wray, Ennio Morricone and Ultra Lounge Sounds Dom takes a left turn from the Pop World and delivered an album that’s winning the hearts of critic’s and fans alike. A second album “Music to Chase Cars By” was released in 2006. The Stems return and then say goodbye With the release of the critically acclaimed HEADS UP album, 2007/ 2008 Dom would reunite with the legendary Stems to tour with other heavy weights of the Australian rock scene The Hoodoo Gurus and Radio Birdman. In March 2008 they toured the globe to enthusiastic audiences playing concerts in the US (including the SXSW Festival in Austin Texas), United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia. October 2009 would see The Stems play farewell shows across Australia. Their last ever shows would be played in Spain, Italy and Greece in May 2010. *****2010 AND BEYOND***** The end of the Stems sees Dom return and involvement in other projects including THE DOMNICKS, his collaboration with former Clash member Nick Sheppard. *****REWIND AND PLAY***** Dom has just released a new solo album on Liberation Music entitled REWIND AND PLAY and is set to tour nationally and internationally. www.myspace.com/dommariani
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11399

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Dom Mariani

DOM MARIANI A B R I E F H I S T O R Y Emerging from arguably the world’s most isolated capital Perth Western Australia, Dom Mariani is a rock and roll stylist who’s career has been a resplendent one in the creative stakes – a songwriting road that has never wavered from excellence... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:20pm - 11:20pm CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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10:20pm CDT

Elis Paprika

ELIS PAPRIKA: 6 Years of career en 4 CD’s under her belt. Discography: - Give Me Love (2005) - EP2 (2007) - Express EP (2009) - Maldito (2010) One of the most representative bands, from the new generations, to rise from Guadalajara. Named Revelation Artist by R&R Magazine, Reactor 105.7 FM during 2006. MySpace Top 10 Artist in Mexico thanks to visits. Has participated in famous festivals like Vive Latino, Corona Fest, SXSW. Invited artist during Manu Chao’s, Julieta Venega’s and Belanova’s concerts. Invited artist during the 2006 Festival of Cine of Guadalajara. Participated in a Juan Gabriel’s Tribute Album with the cover track “Hasta Que Te Conocí”. Thanks to their amazing 2007 debut, she is one of the most important artists with followers all over Mexico. Her first single “Give Me Love” reached Top 30 National Radio airplay. With four video clips, “Give Me Love”, “No Puedo” “No me van a callar” and “Hasta que te conoci” they are part of the most important Video Channels rotation throughout the country. With only one album they have gained Radio and TV’s attention. Their four videos are placed at MTV’s TOP 20 most voted. Two MTV VMAs 2006 nomination for “Best New independent” Invited artist during Belanova 2009 Show Auditorio Nacional in Mexico Myspace TOP 20 most viewed artists.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12121

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Elis Paprika

ELIS PAPRIKA: 6 Years of career en 4 CD’s under her belt. Discography: - Give Me Love (2005) - EP2 (2007) - Express EP (2009) - Maldito (2010) One of the most representative bands, from the new generations, to rise from Guadalajara. Named Revelation Artist by R&R Magazine, Reactor... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:20pm - 11:20pm CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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10:20pm CDT

Future Rich

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Future Rich

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:20pm - 11:20pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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10:20pm CDT

Starks & Nacey

Nacey is one third of Nouveau Riche, a monthly dance night in Washington, DC. In 2008, the party was awarded Best Dance Night in the City Paper's Best of DC issue. Nacey is known for his melodic sensibility and has shared the stage with the likes of The Count & Sinden, Kill the Noise, Nadastrom, DJ Craze, MSTRKRFT and Blaqstarr to name a few. In 2010, Nacey's remix of La Roux's "Bulletproof" was featured as the first track on Major Lazer & La Roux's mixtape LAZERPROOF on Mad Decent Records. Shortly after, his deconstruction of M.I.A.'s single "Steppin' Up" earned the #1 standing on Hype Machine's popular list. Nacey's productions have been regularly featured on Fool's Gold label head Nick Catchdubs' tour mixes and have gained support worldwide by touring DJs Beatacue, Diplo, and Teki Latex. His single "Work for This" (T&A records) made Turntable Lab's top selling list in the first month of its release. Steve Starks is one third of DC's legendary dance night, Nouveau Riche. As a DJ and producer he's know for his banging procussive stylings and high energy sets. Starks has shared the stage with Sinden, MSTRKRFT, Blaqstarr, Tittsworth, and AC Slater to name a few. His latest release, Git Em (T&A Records) has receieved support from Drop the Lime, Torro Torro, Tittsworth and others. His previous release Lydia (T&A Records) has become a DC sing along and recieved massive support and even a Moombahton remix from Nadastrom. With a handful of remixes in the bag and another EP in the works the sky is the limit for Steve Starks.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13660

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Starks & Nacey

Nacey is one third of Nouveau Riche, a monthly dance night in Washington, DC. In 2008, the party was awarded Best Dance Night in the City Paper's Best of DC issue. Nacey is known for his melodic sensibility and has shared the stage with the likes of The Count & Sinden, Kill the Noise... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:20pm - 11:20pm CDT
Prague

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10:20pm CDT

We Were The States

We Were The States had nearly completed the recording of its new album Rasa when the Nashville floods came. With two feet of water in the basement of Coat of Arms studio, the band went from euphoric to discouraged, thinking the record they had worked on for two years would be indefinitely derailed. Regrouping at Nashville’s Club Roar studio, the Murfreesboro-based five-piece quickly prepped for very long hours on a very limited budget, but ultimately persevered. The resulting album captures all of the energy and precise abandon of the band’s much-loved live show while also reflecting the realistic frustrations of their situation. It’s a tense record, but still a joy to listen to. Working with producers Jesse Newport and Daniel Feese, We Were The States vocalist Justin Webb was encouraged to approach the songs he wrote for Rasa like he had never heard them before. Webb explains that Feese gave him the freedom to try all of the ideas he had in his head. “A specific example from the record would be ‘Daft Since ‘77’, a song I had the words for, but didn’t know how I wanted to hit on the chorus.” In its completed form, the chorus explodes just how it’s meant to, expressing Webb’s restlessness perfectly amid just the right amount of rock n’ roll sheen. For as easy as that chorus comes, it’s surprising to find out that when Webb first met guitarist Jay Stoyanov and formed We Were The States, he never even planned on becoming the band’s singer. “I only wanted to play guitar,” Webb says. “I eventually dropped guitar all together tho -- when we play live, I only sing.” The band is the better for it ultimately, with Webb allowed the freedom to perform as a true front man. On Rasa, his captivating vocals are unhampered above the mature, layered, and just plain big sound that the band has achieved on the album -- a distinctive step forward from its debut record. “I know it took me a few years, but with this album I really felt comfortable being myself,” Webb says. We Were The States is back to feeling euphoric and is ready to play live again. Wired Magazine previously said of the band’s show that “These guys sounded so good that they cut through the din of South By Southwest from 100 yards away...” These guys are looking forward to continuing to leave that impression with the release of Rasa on Austin’s Chicken Ranch Records this fall.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11299

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We Were The States

We Were The States had nearly completed the recording of its new album Rasa when the Nashville floods came. With two feet of water in the basement of Coat of Arms studio, the band went from euphoric to discouraged, thinking the record they had worked on for two years would be indefinitely... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:20pm - 11:20pm CDT
Headhunters

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10:25pm CDT

Planet Asia

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Planet Asia

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:25pm - 11:25pm CDT
Venue 222

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10:30pm CDT

Adebisi Shank

Touring Japan for the fourth time, being handpicked by Mike Patton to support Faith No More in the Olympia, writing and recording their second album – it’s been a hell of a year for Wexford based lightning punks Adebisi Shank. Long been the darlings of the underground scene and after countless tours of Ireland, UK and mainland Europe the band prepare to release their eagerly awaited follow up to the J. Robbins produced debut album, “This is the album of a band called Adebisi Shank.” That debut, which AU magazine was to declare 11th best Irish album of the decade and Hot Press 74th best Irish album of all time (Voted for by Irish Musicians), was a 25 minute runaway tornado of euphoria that left listeners dazed, confused, and hungry for more. This new full length somehow manages to expand the bands musical horizons to incorporate a host of different influences and yet focus their songwriting chops even further than on their 2007 EP and 2008 LP. “On the first album, our mission was get in, tear it up, get out” explains bassist Vin (Who also produces under the name “The Vinny Club” in his downtime), “The whole thing is over in about 24 minutes, which is really cool, but this time we wanted to make something that you could really spend a bit of time with, get a bit lost in. This one’s 40 minutes, which might not sound a lot, but to us that is almost like a double album. There’s a real sense of geography to the songs, you can really feel the places we’ve been and to an extent, the people we’ve met as we’ve travelled around.It seemed to make sense to bring in as many of our friends as we could to give the album the party vibe we felt it deserved.” He continues, “It’s a big glorious mess.” Adebisi Shank are mostly known for their explosive and energetic live performances, NME describing it as,“baffling, terrifying and utterly riveting” and Rock Sound exclaiming the band are “…one of the most exciting live bands in Ireland right now.” “This is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank” features contributions from Mercury prize nominated Villagers frontman Conor J O Brien and Choice Prize winner Richie “Jape” Egan among others, and sees Adebisi Shank broaden their sonic palette beyond the trusty formula of bass drums and guitars to incorporate electronics, marimba, horn sections, vocoders, percussion ensembles and an arsenal of vintage synthesisers while still using the traditional three piece lineup to experiment with sounds as much as possible. The album was recorded and produced by the band and Stephen J. Caffrey in various locations around Ireland and mixed and mastered by TJ Lipple (Aloha, MGMT) at his home in Washington DC.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11382

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Adebisi Shank

Touring Japan for the fourth time, being handpicked by Mike Patton to support Faith No More in the Olympia, writing and recording their second album – it’s been a hell of a year for Wexford based lightning punks Adebisi Shank. Long been the darlings of the underground scene and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Emo's Annex

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10:30pm CDT

AWOLNATION

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AWOLNATION

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Stubb's

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10:30pm CDT

Dream Diary

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Dream Diary

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Black & Tan

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10:30pm CDT

Fergus & Geronimo

Things that come from Texas are often odd and grand, and this is no exception for Denton's Fergus & Geronimo. Named after the rival child gang leaders from the 1994 movie War Of The Buttons, their music is at times both focused and loose, and comes from a wide range of unexpected influences. At the core of the group is Jason Kelly and Andrew Savage, who met while Kelly was recording and mixing a record for Teenage Cool Kids, a band started by Savage. During that four month process of recording, Kelly and Savage bonded over music, the creative process of recording, and the possibility of having a band that draws from a variety of sources. Black and Chicano doo-wop, the energy and atmosphere of classic soul, the precise control of Frank Zappa, psychedelia, and a thought to nearly everything in between. "Sparks is a pretty big influence not just musically, but the way that band operates," Savage adds. "It is two guys making weird music with no other agenda than being creative and surprising, and that's what I want this band to be. That band is a great example of a group that makes no compromises for creativity." Unlearn is the group's first full-length after releasing a handful of singles on various labels over the past two years. Kelly admits to being "very excited and proud" that the record will be released on Hardly Art. Unlearn is an 11-track history lesson on the world of popular music with lush R&B harmonies, authentic rock and roll energy, and a fair share of experimentation. "On this record especially we got into a lot of backmasking and pitch control. But no real rules, it's kind of anything goes," Savage notes. Both members share writing duties and play and sing everything on the record, with the exception of Elyse Schrock's vocals on the title track, and Casey Carpenter and Monet Robbins on flute and sax, respectively. "We went out of our way to treat every song as its own and to give each song different tones and atmosphere," says Kelly. This concept pays off like a jackpot, with each song as a unique piece of a patchwork quilt that fits all of the sounds and styles together like a brilliant puzzle. Unlearn at times sounds old and at times new, but always authentic and informed. So can you unlearn what you know, as the title track suggests? In a world where information waits in line to enter your brain, how does one decide what path of influence is best to take? "I think that a band like Fergus & Geronimo is more naturally spawned in a place less exposed or less saturated with culture. We got into the music we are into because we somehow wandered into it, and just because we both have a natural inclination for being odd," Savage remarks. Unlearn is a dynamic of raw passion and indifference that has a really good chance of sulking it's way into the mind of the listener. The less you look, the more you find indeed.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13463

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Fergus & Geronimo

Things that come from Texas are often odd and grand, and this is no exception for Denton's Fergus & Geronimo. Named after the rival child gang leaders from the 1994 movie War Of The Buttons, their music is at times both focused and loose, and comes from a wide range of unexpected... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Mohawk

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10:30pm CDT

Meiko

A quick recap of how Meiko (mee-ko) spent the past year: the singer-songwriter signed a label deal, released a self-titled debut to critical acclaim, performed on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and the premiere episode of “The Bonnie Hunt Show,” appeared in the pages of the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Spin and Paste, shared stages with the likes of Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson, Brett Dennen and Rachael Yamagata, had her music appear in episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy,” “One Tree Hill” and “The Hills” (among others), garnered significant radio airplay for lead single “Boys With Girlfriends,” and hit the No. 1 spot on both the iTunes Singer-Songwriter Album and Singles charts. Not bad…especially when you consider that she was still waiting tables when the year began. A Georgia native, Meiko got her start at the famed Hotel Café in Hollywood, where she was a waitress and performer before local and national buzz allowed her to put aside her drink tray for good. “I am now officially retired from the waitressing field,” she muses. “Getting up in the morning and writing songs is my new profession.” Listen to her songs in a single setting and it’s clear that she’s very good at her job. A songwriter with a keen eye and vivid narrative gift, Meiko collects jagged moments and devastating conversational flashes and turns them into deceptively simple tunes with hushed, gentle tones and stunning detailed imagery. Heartbreak has never sounded as lush or felt as wrenchingly familiar as it does on her breathtakingly beautiful debut. The album finds the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter simultaneously tough, tender and funny on songs that explore loss and loneliness but remain hopeful. "I don't write love songs,” she says. “I write frustrated love songs." Many of the songs on her Lucky Ear/MySpace Records/DGC debut were sharpened on the Hotel Café stage, and then recorded over the course of two years, often in wine-fueled late night sessions. “I had no money to record, so I wound up calling in lots of favors, usually recording at 3AM when the studio wasn’t being used by other bands.” Self-released by Meiko in ‘07, the disc was the No. 1 Folk Album on iTunes with more than 200,000 downloads. She also earned regular play from LA tastemaker KCRW and key placements on prime-time television, including a prominent spot on the season premiere of Emmy-winning TV show “Grey’s Anatomy.” Intense label interest followed and Meiko eventually signed with MySpace Records and DGC (Lucky Ear is her own indie label), sensing their commitment to nourishing her as an artist. "I feel like I’ll be given the creative freedom I need to flourish", she says, "rather than be pressured to put out music I’m not comfortable with." Months after its initial release, the album was remixed, remastered and includes re-recorded versions of fan favorites along with a brand-new track/lead single: “Boys with Girlfriends,” a jaunty send-up of the dangers of befriending gents with jealous girlfriends. Among the album’s many highlights is "How Lucky We Are," a sumptuous folk-pop confection; "Under My Bed," which showcases the versatility and strength of Meiko's stunning voice as she considers the souvenirs left behind by a former flame; and the spare and compelling “Reasons To Love You.” And though her music is inspired as much by Sade and Cocteau Twins as by Patty Griffin and Nina Simone, Meiko credits her father as being the most important influence in her life. She grew up in Roberta, GA (population 808) in a log cabin (really) built by her dad. Her folk-pop sensibility is a mix of his favorites, which included classic rock staples from the likes of The Eagles and The Allman Brothers. “He had this beautiful old Gibson guitar,” she recalls, “and he played and sang for me ever since I was a baby. Of course, back then I didn’t realize that he was playing covers, so I was pretty surprised years later when I heard some band named Led Zeppelin playing my father’s song—‘Stairway To Heaven’—on the radio.” After high school, Meiko moved to Los Angeles, started attending open mic nights and cut her teeth on the Hotel Café stage. She got the chance to open for Patty Griffin, whose album Living With Ghosts changed her life. "When my boss at the Hotel Café asked me to play that gig, I swear I almost lost it. I mean, sharing the bill with Patty Griffin was a huge deal to me." Next up for Meiko is non-stop touring (and she wouldn’t have it any other way). “I wanna get my music to as many people that will listen,” she says. “Most important of all, I wanna reach the headphones of that girl in that tiny town, like me way back when, and let her know that there’s a whole other world out there.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13682

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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10:30pm CDT

Mother Falcon

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Mother Falcon

Mother Falcon began as a jam session among a group of high school cellists eager to break out of the classical repertoire that predominated their musical training. Since then, the band has evolved as an organic collective of classically trained young musicians determined to push their... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Austin Music Hall

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10:30pm CDT

The Rural Alberta Advantage

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The Rural Alberta Advantage

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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10:30pm CDT

The Sway Machinery

Following their critically acclaimed debut Hidden Melodies Revealed, the Sway Machinery accepted a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to travel to Timbuktu and perform in Mali’s world-renowned Festival of the Desert. In Mali they found inspiration in the form of Khaira Arby, a legendary Malian singer, and out of their epic journey the new album House of Friendly Ghosts was born. Collaborating with Arby and Super 11, the Sway Machinery have exceeded all expectations and returned home with a new brand of cross-cultural music epic in its scope and depth. The Sway Machinery's sound stems from Lockwood's rich musical relationships with his grandfather Cantor Jacob Konigsberg and his mentor Carolina Slim, the renowned blues player who fondly guided Lockwood's musical development. Lockwood's deeply personal bond to these two musical traditions was brought to life in the band’s debut album, Hidden Melodies Revealed. Mixed with the sounds of afro-beat horns, hard-hitting drums and the blues, the album re-contextualized the Cantorial tradition into the broader spectrum of world music to critical acclaim. "Lockwood's arrangements of Jewish cantorial songs whip up a frenzy wherein all the world's music can do that which music does best: celebrate. Such joyful synthesis is what music is all about,” wrote The Village Voice. House of Friendly Ghosts may be less overt in its connection to traditional Jewish music, but the road to its conception followed a similar pilgrimage into the mythic past. In January 2010, the Sway Machinery became the first-ever Jewish band to perform at the legendary Festival of the Desert in Mali, a traditional Muslim country. During an impromptu performance with Khaira Arby, legendary songstress from Timbuktu, Lockwood had “a moment of musical clarity.” When introducing one song as being by his grandfather, Cantor Jacob Konigsberg, the audience erupted into applause. “They did not need to have any notion of what a cantor is to feel the value of a young man carrying on family tradition,” recalls Lockwood, “Seeing turbaned men pumping their fists in the air along with my grandfather’s ‘Aveinu Malkeinu Z’khor’ [was] certainly one of the most memorable and inspiring images from our journey.” The band’s experience in the festival tents brought them to Bamako, the capital of Mali, where they recorded House of Friendly Ghosts. While the new album has the same basic building blocks as Hidden Melodies Revealed (drums, guitar, bass sax and horns), “the sonic picture is radically different. Traditional African instruments have been introduced into the mix, along with guest lead guitar players and Khaira's distinctive vocals,” voicing the multiple tribal languages of her region. Combined with Lockwood’s lyrics, which remain rich in Jewish associations and memory reservoirs, House of Friendly Ghosts bridges its own path through religion, culture and tradition to once again connect seemingly disparate musical worlds in a way that never before seemed possible.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14201

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The Sway Machinery

Following their critically acclaimed debut Hidden Melodies Revealed, the Sway Machinery accepted a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to travel to Timbuktu and perform in Mali’s world-renowned Festival of the Desert. In Mali they found inspiration in the form of Khaira Arby, a legendary... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:30pm - 11:30pm CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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10:40pm CDT

Rakaa

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Rakaa

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:40pm - 11:40pm CDT
Fuze

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10:45pm CDT

Bowling For Soup

Talking with Bowling for Soup singer Jaret Reddick, you may not immediately get the sense that this affable, down-to-earth Texan fronts a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated pop/punk band with over a million album sales to their credit. “If you compare our first album to our 10th one, you could be like, ‘Let’s see... Well, their voices finally changed, and they got a lot better musically, but they still sound like the same guys to me,” Reddick says, the grin audible in his North Texas drawl. “Man, I would hope we’re still the same guys! Can you imagine what a bummer it’d be if we weren’t?” Frankly, we can’t—and on their 10th studio album, Sorry for Partyin’, Bowling for Soup prove that no matter what lame new trends may lurk outside their studio walls, they’ve got the hits, fits, shits and giggles to keep coming out ahead. From side-splittingly funny double entendres (the I-can’t-believe-they-got-away-with-that lead single “My Wena”) to call-and-response jams you’ll undoubtedly be hearing in high schools worldwide (“No Hablo Inglés”), Sorry for Partyin’ features some of the funniest, most infectious songs of BFS’ 15-year career. Of course, the album also packs some of the strongest, most confident songwriting in BFS’ catalog, proving once again that these guys are masters of their craft. “We’ve created our niche, and our niche is us,” says Reddick, who formed Bowling for Soup in 1994 and today rounds out the Denton, Texas-based quartet with guitarist Chris Burney, bassist Erik Chandler and drummer Gary Wiseman. “We know there are lots of people out there who think guys in their 30s shouldn’t be writing about stuff like their ‘Wena’ and farts and beers and chicks.” (Incidentally, you’ll find all of the above on Sorry for Partyin’.) “But I say why not? What should guys in their 30s be writing about? The economy? War? Organic food versus non-organic? We like funny movies, and we like to drink beer and talk smack about each other’s moms. There’s nothing contrived about it—this is who we are.” For anyone else who thinks humor doesn’t belong in music, let’s also remember that this is who BFS are: A worldwide phenomenon with a string of hit singles (including 2006’s “High School Never Ends” and the 2004 MTV and radio smash “1985”) to their credit. A fan-favorite live act whose chemistry is so innate they’ve never had to prepare a set list. And a TV- and movie-soundtrack juggernaut whose Emmy-nominated contribution to Disney’s Phineas and Ferb is literally the most widely heard cartoon theme song on the planet. Quite a step up from the salad days when they were handing out demos in Warped Tour parking lots—even if the motives behind the music have stayed pure since then. “There was nobody in Texas that sounded like us in 1994,” Reddick remembers. “Obviously you had the Orange County, CA, explosion that we felt a part of, because we were all ripping off the same bands. But as all the bands from that era started finding success, people started getting super-serious and making these really dreary or angry records. I’m not saying I don’t like that stuff, but for us it’s always been a case of ‘Let’s never do that!’ We want to be that point of somebody’s day where they can get off work and put us in and think, “Okay, yeah: Everything else sucks, but this is awesome.” Fittingly, “awesome” was an operative word during the Sorry for Partyin’ sessions. Working with producer Linus of Hollywood (also Reddick’s partner in the year-old Crappy Records label), BFS cut the album in a whirlwind 24 days at Wire Recording Studio in Austin, Texas, where the ideas flowed as readily as... Well—let’s just say there’s a reason they titled one of Sorry’s singles “Hooray for Beer.” “We had close to a two-year break between the last record (2006’s The Great Burrito Extortion Case) and writing for this one,” Reddick says, “so we were ready to have some fun.” The anything-goes atmosphere lent itself to some interesting collaborations, too: After discovering that one of their musical heroes, former ALL vocalist Scott Reynolds, lived just blocks from the studio, BFS rang him up to make a cameo on “America (Wake up Amy).” Fastball’s Tony Scalzo, another Austin native and band friend, ended up collaborating on the rollicking kiss-off to an ex “I Don’t Wish You Were Dead Anymore.” And, even if he originally dropped by just to hang out with his friends, Nerf Herder frontman/YouTube mega-star Parry Gripp also wound up making a cameo on vocals. “It literally felt like more of a party than work, and I think that shows up throughout the record,” Reddick remembers. “People are gonna hear this and be like, ‘Okay, well, it sounds like they had just a little bit of fun.” Of course, they also got serious—or as serious as you can when your album’s lead single is a wiener joke. “I think a song like ‘My Wena’ is a perfect example of us being like, ‘Okay, whatever people think is as far as we’re gonna take it, we’ll just keep pushing things to the next level,” Reddick explains. “But there are a handful of songs on this record that really mean a lot, too. I think that was also a part of the studio environment—whether we were goofing around or wearing our hearts on our sleeves, we weren’t afraid to go for it.” Considering how long they’ve been a band, it’s no small wonder that Bowling for Soup still find new ways to go for it in the niche they’ve carved out for themselves. But as Reddick notes, that sense of abandon is just the thing that’s allowed BFS to tackle Sorry for Partyin’ as if it were their first record, not their 10th. “We’ve always said that the day it’s not fun anymore, we’re just not gonna do it anymore,” he concludes. “So why focus on the down side? Let’s keep doing what we do best. Let’s keep having fun.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14770

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Bowling For Soup

Talking with Bowling for Soup singer Jaret Reddick, you may not immediately get the sense that this affable, down-to-earth Texan fronts a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated pop/punk band with over a million album sales to their credit. “If you compare our first album to our 10th one, you... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
The Phoenix

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10:45pm CDT

Dred Skott

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Dred Skott

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
Red 7 Patio

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10:45pm CDT

Lucy Schwartz

LUCY SCHWARTZ Life in Letters Her latest CD, Life in Letters, introduces the new 20 year-old face of Lucy Schwartz, but listeners may already know her voice. How could anyone forget it? Rich and dreamy and all lit up in Technicolor, it’s graced movie theaters and TV sets across the country. “Darling I Do,” is one example: Lucy created the love theme to Shrek Forever After and performed the song with her co-writer Landon Pigg on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has also written for numerous films including Mother & Child, Post Grad, Adam, and the Meg Ryan comedy The Women, for which she created songs for both the front and end credits while still in high school. She recently penned the international theme song for Parenthood, and her songs have been featured in more than a dozen hit television shows, from Grey’s Anatomy to Make it Or Break It; ER to Brothers and Sisters. For Schwartz, who sang the hilariously campy jingles “Mister F” and “For British Eyes Only” on Arrested Development, drama comes naturally. “I did a lot of theater growing up,” says the effervescent Lucy, “so I like the idea of escaping into a character and becoming someone else.” Now, Life in Letters establishes Lucy Schwartz as a major talent, big and bright and bursting with energy. She recorded the album with producer Mitchell Froom (Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney). “There was a lot of experimentation,” she recalls. “We didn’t have a band come in and play together. We did it part by part.” Froom’s home studio in Los Angeles served as their playground. “The whole place was filled up with keyboards,” Schwartz continues, “so for ‘Graveyard,’ we layered ten different keyboard parts at once. For ‘Those Days,’ I found these bells and hit them with a yellow toy hammer. Now, some songs are a little zanier than they were when we started, but they’re also a lot more interesting.” Lucy commands dramatic torch songs and breezy pop ditties with equal vigor, bringing a spectacular whimsy to everything she does, adding ukulele or a capella harmonies where you’d least expect them, cranking up every emotion into surround sound. There’s so much joie de vivre in her music, she’s written no less than two songs – “Graveyard” and “Shadow Man” – about what it takes to feel truly alive. “I feel like I’m always asking myself, ‘Am I living a fulfilling life? Am I making the most of my time?’” says Schwartz. “When I wrote ‘Shadow Man,’ I’d just decided to leave college. I needed to do what I needed to do and not just what I was expected to do. And I needed to make music. One of the most playful songs is called “I Want the Sky” – which should tell you something about Schwartz’s ambitions. “I have all these crazy schemes and dreams that most people are too afraid to ask for,” she admits. A longtime fan of Landon Pigg, she simply wrote to him and asked him to play Shrek to her Fiona on “Darling I Do”, the song from Shrek Forever A fan of Matt Hales – aka Aqualung -- Lucy contacted the brooding Brit to sing with her on “Seven Hours,” included as a bonus track on Life in Letters. The tactic worked again for the “Graveyard” video: after marveling at an episode of So You Think You Can Dance, she wrote the show’s Sonya Tayeh and asked her to choreograph the video for “Graveyard.” Tayeh accepted: now Schwartz uses her moves in the clip, twirling and jumping through a smoke-machine haze. “I like to have everything just the way I’d imagined it, from the artwork to the visuals to the songs,” she admits. “You might call me an artiste,” she proclaims in a haughty French accent, before dissolving into laughter. Funny as it might seem, it’s also true. Lucy Schwartz is an emerging artist who’s deeply engaged with the world – the good stuff, and the bad. And Life in Letters challenges that world to engage with her the same way. “Lucy Schwartz literally means ‘light dark,’ and I tend to write that way, too,” she says. “Some songs seem bright and happy but the words are more thoughtful and introspective. Others feel darker, but I sound more hopeful. Sometimes you can hear both the light and dark in my voice.” True, you already knew that voice. But thanks to Life in Letters, you’ll now remember her name.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11999

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Lucy Schwartz

LUCY SCHWARTZ Life in Letters Her latest CD, Life in Letters, introduces the new 20 year-old face of Lucy Schwartz, but listeners may already know her voice. How could anyone forget it? Rich and dreamy and all lit up in Technicolor, it’s graced movie theaters and TV sets across... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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10:45pm CDT

Nervo

NERVO are Mim and Liv Nervo. This feisty sister tag-team have already started making waves. Best known for their collaboration with David Guetta on his recent Grammy winning smash hit "When Love Takes Over" (performed by Kelly Rowland), they are quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with on the dance music scene. Based in both London & L.A, these globe-trotting Australian-born DJs are making serious noises on both shores of the Atlantic with their infectious blend of chunky electro-house. With a distinctive style and sassy image - NERVO's DJ style is beat driven, bold, sassy, deep and dirty. They have already played main stage at Miami's Ultrafest, smashed it at Lolopolooza, spun the opening of Space Ibiza, opened at F*** Me I'm Famous for David Guetta and Will.I.Am. Most recently, they were the guest DJ's at the prestigious ARIA's, televised prime-time across Australia. Unsurprisingly, the media there adore them; press includes a 12 page spread in January's InStyle magazine. The talent doesn't stop with their DJing. As songwriters NERVO have been busy behind the scenes for years with their great sense of melody and clever lyrics. The girls have co-written three songs on David Guetta's current album 'One Love', written and produced several songs on Ke$ha's debut album 'Animal' and have a cut on Kylie's Aphrodite. Their passion for dance music has now led to a host of studio collaborations with a list of acts that reads like a who's who in dance music, including, Deadmau5, Roger Sanchez, Aviici, Kaskade and Armin Van Buuren as they work on their forthcoming artist album for Virgin Records, set for release in 2012. Watch this space for more exiting music from this dynamic duo.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13039

Artists

Nervo

NERVO are Mim and Liv Nervo. This feisty sister tag-team have already started making waves. Best known for their collaboration with David Guetta on his recent Grammy winning smash hit "When Love Takes Over" (performed by Kelly Rowland), they are quickly becoming a force to be reckoned... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
La Zona Rosa

Tags All Ages

10:45pm CDT

The Pretty Reckless

One night several years ago, Taylor Momsen's father took his daughter to a White Stripes show. 'Before that, the only concert I'd been to was Britney Spears,' says the singer, songwriter, and guitarist. 'But once I saw Jack White onstage, that was it. I grew up as a dancer and I thought you had to dance to be a girl in the music industry. Then I saw the White Stripes and I was like, 'No, you don't. I can do that.'' Momsen was nine. Jack White's raw power and deceptively simple guitar-and-vocal attack proved to be highly influential on the now 16-year-old Momsen, who began humming melodies before she could talk and writing songs at the age of five after falling in love with The Beatles. 'I was obsessed with them,' she says. 'I also loved Led Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd, Audioslave, Soundgarden, Oasis, and Nirvana. That's what I listened to. My rock idols are all men.' So it's not surprising that Momsen channels a lot of masculine energy on LIGHT ME UP, her rock-and-roll-heroine-in-the-making debut album with her band The Pretty Reckless. The songs, all written by Momsen and Ben Phillips with their producer Kato Khandwala, run the gamut of emotions, alternating at times between seething rage and a bruised vulnerability. With Momsen's inky vocals, pummeling riffs, and swaggering attitude, LIGHT ME UP sounds a bit like what might have happened had Led Zeppelin been fronted by 'a chick.' The album's ferocity could raise an eyebrow from those expecting a pretty, blonde teenager to gravitate toward straight-up pop songwriting. 'It's heavier than people might expect from me,' says Momsen, who is best known as the actress who plays Jenny Humphrey on The CW's Gossip Girl. 'But this album is the most honest expression of who I truly am.' Momsen is a smart, emotionally complex young woman who has developed a strong identity despite growing up in the notoriously critical and fickle entertainment industry. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Taylor spent much of her time in NYC and at thirteen, she relocated to Manhattan. At two years old, Momsen signed to a modeling agency and a year later she began acting professionally appearing in commercials as well as films such as The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. In 2007 Momsen was cast as a lead in the CW show Gossip Girl. 'I didn't choose acting or modeling, I got thrown into it,' Momsen says. 'I liked it, so that wasn't a problem, but music and songwriting are what I've always really wanted to do. I've been working with producers and hanging out in recording studios since I was five, I just couldn't put out an album when I was eight,' she says with a laugh. 'Now I can.' LIGHT ME UP is an unflinchingly honest chronicle of Momsen's experiences, filtered through her unique point of view. 'The record is about life,' she says. 'It covers everything: love, death, and music itself. It's rock and roll. It's sex. It's drugs. It's religion. It's politics. Each song tells a story about the trials and tribulations and emotional struggles that I've experienced or observed. It's not a happy pop record, but it's not Satan-worshiping either. The lyrics aren't meant to be taken literally, they are open to interpretation.' The songs tackle everything from romantic insecurity (the full-throttle rager 'Make Me Wanna Die,' which also appears on the soundtrack to the film Kick-Ass), to despair ('You'), to how working non-stop can you make you feel like one of the un-dead ('Zombie'). Momsen pushes back against the haters on 'Light Me Up' and asks how far you have to go to get forgiveness on 'Going Down.' With her growly, world-weary alto, Momsen can do it all: garage-rock rave-ups ('Miss Nothing'), punchy blues-rock stompers ('My Medicine,' 'Since You're Gone'), as well as emotional power ballads ('Just Tonight') and lovely acoustic guitar and string-driven numbers ('You'). 'I'm not just writing something because I think people might like it,' Momsen says. 'I hope they do, but I'm writing it because I have something to say. So many feelings go into the lyrics that it's hard to explain what they're about. Momsen first hooked up with Khandwala (Blondie, Drowning Pool, Paramore, Breaking Benjamin) and partner and songwriter, Phillips in October 2008. By the spring of last year, they felt they had hit upon a sound that felt authentic to her. 'The three of us have similar musical taste, so it was easy to find that singular vision,' Phillips says. 'Kato and I worked very hard to help Taylor reach her potential because we could see how talented she was right off the bat. She went into the vocal booth and began to sing and we turned to each other and went, 'Holy sh*t, she's f**'ing great.' Her voice was astonishing. So many artists these days let their voices be discombobulated by computers. Taylor doesn't do that. She doesn't need to. She can walk into a room and kick your ass.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15048

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:45pm - 11:45pm CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

Tags 18+

10:50pm CDT

Above All

Above All Austin is the first collaboration studio album from Above All Entertainment. combining all 6 artists (whiteside,checkmate,pacboi tank, gee bully, uptown joe), this album captures the extraordinary versatility and profound sound above all has been known for. With incredible production from da new kid, uncle ruck & more this album will solidify above all's dominance as an independent label. c.e.o. clinton davis jr. states that "after all of us put out mixtapes last year in addition to several shows...we had no choice but to give the people a great combined effort towards this classic project. this one is for all the continuous supporters." I guess there is nothing left to say after that but...wait for it......LOOOOOOOOOOOOK!!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14930

Artists

Above All

Above All Entertainment was formed by CEO Clinton (Checkmate) Davis Jr. in 2002. He determined to follow thru with his father's dream. That dream was making music, and forming a dominant record label. His whole life changed after the loss of his father in the W.T.C. 9-11-01 tragedy... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:50pm - 11:50pm CDT
Klub Krucial

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10:50pm CDT

TiRon

Who is TiRon: After a year spent garnering stellar reviews and coverage from such publications as XXL, Vapors , Ozone, the LA Times and BET, the Los Angeles based upstart TiRon is poised to make even bigger strides in the coming months. His latest project, MSTRD, features an array of music produced by Oddisee, DJ Dahi, $port and others. More than just "feel-good" music, MSTRD is a collection of songs that deal with the life and times of a young musician figuring things out as his own pace, and in his own way.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15241

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T

TiRon

Who is TiRon: After a year spent garnering stellar reviews and coverage from such publications as XXL, Vapors , Ozone, the LA Times and BET, the Los Angeles based upstart TiRon is poised to make even bigger strides in the coming months. His latest project, MSTRD, features an array... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 10:50pm - 11:50pm CDT
Venue 222

Tags 21+

11:00pm CDT

Asobi Seksu

The signs in Chris Zane's (The Walkmen, Passion Pit, Tokyo Police Club) studio couldn't have been any clearer: "Don't Overthink It" and one simple word: "BOLD." Or as Asobi Seksu guitarist/singer James Hanna puts it, "This time, our agenda was to not have one at all; to be mellow about the entire process instead of obsessing over everything." Maybe mellow isn't the right word, unless he's comparing the band's fourth proper full-length (Fluorescence) to a coiled-up cobra or unconscious crocodile: temperamental types that are one false move away from striking. After all, "Coming Up" sets the scene by plowing into beehive-like synth lines and warp speed washes of dream-pop that leave you wondering just what the hell is going on. Things don't let up on "Trails," either, as singer/keyboardist Yuki Chikudate sets her immaculate melodies against a barrage of battery-powered chords. Catchy and chaotic to the core, the sky-scraping song pays homage to the pitch-perfect songwriting of the '60s by chartering a yellow submarine to the moon. And when the Brooklyn-based quartet (rounded out by bassist Billy Pavone and drummer Larry Gorman) finally hits the ground, their color-saturated soundscapes don't get dull or cold. They get even brighter, as Fluorescence's many shades shift with each passing song. That includes everything from the expansive/erratic -- and yet, oh-so-poppy -- prog movements of "Leave the Drummer Out There" to the weightless balladry of "Ocean," a track that channels its title with swollen synths and beats that bob and weave through the murkiest waters around. "James likes to get a lot more abstract with the music," says Chikudate, "So Chris (Asobi Seksu's longtime producer) will often try and reign him in." "I like to see how far we can take a song before pulling back a bit," explains Hanna. "Like I'll say that 100 vocal tracks would sound great in a spot where we only need 40." And since Asobi Seksu have spent the past decade refining their bombastic but beautiful blend of hailstorm hooks and fog-shrouded 4AD-isms (including last year's special acoustic album, Rewolf), they knew exactly what to do with all of that restlessness: embrace it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15124

Artists

Asobi Seksu

The signs in Chris Zane's (The Walkmen, Passion Pit, Tokyo Police Club) studio couldn't have been any clearer: "Don't Overthink It" and one simple word: "BOLD." Or as Asobi Seksu guitarist/singer James Hanna puts it, "This time, our agenda was to not have one at all; to be mellow... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Parish

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11:00pm CDT

Automatic Loveletter

Automatic Loveletter Juliet Simms - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Tommy Simms - Guitar Clint Fowler - Bass Ryan Metcalf - Drums Take a cosmos full of confidence, a fist full of defiance, a potent set of lungs alongside a rollicking band and Juliet Simms, better known to the world over as Automatic Loveletter, is unflinchingly kicking down music industry doors and commanding instant attention. Equal parts Pink and Foo Fighters, crossed with Heart or Joan Jett for the Now generation, the singer/songwriter’s vehicle to stardom is absolutely unstoppable as her sassy and seductive new CD Truth or Dare so boldly articulates. “The title comes from the fact that I’m completely honest when I’m writing my lyrics and I don’t hold back saying what I want to say,” shares the unquestionably authentic Simms. “My stories are inspired by actual events, and when it’s set to music, you can see my daring side that’s always taking risks and pushing it to the edge. The way I live my life is very spontaneous. I say and do what I want and I don’t really have any boundaries. This record really came because of the way I lived life for the past eight years of trying to get signed, getting signed, writing a record, leaving a label, writing another and releasing it under a new deal. I’ve toured throughout it all and it’s been one big game of Truth or Dare.” After moving back to Los Angeles from Tampa at age 16 and making the demo and performance rounds, the California native signed with Sony by age 19, releasing the Recover EP exclusively to Hot Topic in 2008, followed by 2009’s self-titled iTunes EP. Along the way, Automatic Loveletter logged in countless miles on the road, sharing the stage with Secondhand Serenade, Cute Is What We Aim For, From First To Last, Say Anything, Between the Trees and Craig Owens, plus prominent performances at Bamboozle and Bamboozle Left and the Vans Warped Tour. “We started touring in two separate cars with all the instruments packed in and we were literally sleeping on keyboards,” the ferocious front woman recalls. “From there, we moved up to a Ford Excursion, then to a van pulling a trailer and eventually got some tour support. We started making actual fans and getting on major tours, which allowed us to earn our stripes and see our dreams come true.” Not only is Truth or Dare the ultimate testament to that perseverance, but it finds Simms entering her 20s with more experience under her belt than many seasoned veterans. Prior to the record, Automatic Loveletter embarked on a club tour alongside Matthew Good Band and will reprise a slot on Warped throughout the summer of 2010. All the while, audiences have swelled beyond measure, bridging generations and scenes thanks to an unrelenting onslaught of no holds barred rock n’ roll rebellion. “It’s seriously all over the map, to young girls and young guys, to everybody in their 20s,” Simms observes. “But then my most recent tour with Matthew found us playing at a lot of 21 and over venues, which meant the crowds were older, sometimes even in their 40s and 50s, but we were able to win them over and sell tons of merch. We can play for everybody because the goal behind the songs was to be timeless from the start.” Such is the case throughout the dozen tracks packed therein, including the jarring and candidly autobiographical “Story of My Life,” the growling “Let It Ride” and the pleading alt-pop powerhouse “Don’t Let Me Down.” “Fade Away” is one of Simms’ personal favorites, if only because she vulnerably vents her fears and insecurities, in turn, encouraging fans of all ages to do some soul searching and come out with increased assertiveness. Add in the pummeling lead single “Heart Song,” complete with its militant guitars and call and response chorus, and Truth or Dare doesn’t just expose Simms’ diary to the most revealing extent, but will surely cause fans to reflect on their own existence. “I want the reaction to be automatic whenever you hear the songs come through the stereo speakers,” Simms sums up of the group’s moniker, which was originally inspired by the lyrical love letters she wrote to ex-boyfriends. “I just love writing songs and I look forward to it like a fat kid looks forward to the chocolate cake in the fridge! I can’t stop thinking about it to the point where I wake up in the middle of the night with a melody in my head and I can’t fall back asleep until I get it down. I’m exactly who I am on stage as I am off stage and I basically eat, breathe and sleep music to the point where I want to create it for the rest of my life.” # # # For more information, please contact Another Reybee Productions info@reybee.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11695

Artists

Automatic Loveletter

Automatic Loveletter Juliet Simms - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Tommy Simms - Guitar Clint Fowler - Bass Ryan Metcalf - Drums Take a cosmos full of confidence, a fist full of defiance, a potent set of lungs alongside a rollicking band and Juliet Simms, better known to the world over as... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
512 Rooftop

Tags 21+

11:00pm CDT

Bonjay

We're a duo from Toronto that makes a sort of bass-heavy leftfield soul music.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12839

Artists

Bonjay

We're a duo from Toronto that makes a sort of bass-heavy leftfield soul music.

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Soho Lounge

Tags 21+

11:00pm CDT

Braids

Braids was formed by four best friends in their last year of high school. Convincing one another to skip university, they stayed in the garage all year and practiced obsessively, even while their fingers froze during the cold prairie winters in Calgary, Alberta. Then the band –still in their teens– took the bold step of moving across the country together to Montreal, where they began crafting what would become their debut album Native Speaker. The band’s music reflects an extraordinary, deep-seated maturity originating from time spent playing and growing together in their formative years. With an unusually collaborative dynamic, the bond between the four friends (drummer/vocalist Austin Tufts, guitarist/vocalist Raphaelle Standell-Preston, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Taylor Smith and keyboardist/vocalist Katie Lee) remains as impermeable – and remarkable – as ever.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14183

Artists

Braids

Braids, the Canadian experimental pop group who released Native Speaker in 2011, have reinvented themselves in the making of their second full length. Countless late-night drives have steered their attention towards new techno and house genres, deepening their appreciation of electronic... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Club de Ville

Tags 21+

11:00pm CDT

Candi and the Strangers

These ethereal Austin, TX natives officially formed January 2009 after their producer, Erik Wofford (The Black Angels, Voxtrot, The Octopus Project), stepped out from behind the mixing board and joined founding members John Constant, Samantha Constant, Angie Rose and Greg Rose. Lush arrangements, driving beats, layers of vibraphone, organ, omnichord and guitar mix with honeyed female vocals to produce a sound which gives a nod to the bright French yé-yé paired with haunting electronica and shoegaze. After releasing their self-titled debut on November 3, 2009, the band completed six instrumental tracks written by John and Samantha Constant for the 2010 SXSW Audience Choice Spotlight Premiere, Richard Garriott: Man On A Mission, which chronicles Austinite's civilian ride to the International Space Station via the Russian Space Program. Yvonne Lambert of The Octopus Project and the celebrated Austin string quartet, Tosca, were guest recording artists on various songs. The tracks merge indie space pop, the electronic elegance of the theremin, and string / horn arrangements which pay homage to Ennio Morricone's Spaghetti Western genre to create futuristic frontier landscapes. The movie's original score went on to win the Silver at Park City Music Festival for Best Impact of music in a documentary. The band is currently supporting their 2nd full length release, 10th of Always, making reference to a NYC bar where their namesake Candy Darling and a strange cast of characters shared a film relationship with Andy Warhol. This LP expands their palette of angelic distorted instrumentation while adding the ethereal orchestration gleaned from film work. Candi and the Strangers plan to spend 2011 working on a full-length audio-visual feature about an alien couple born of an advanced auditory based civilization on a dark planet.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15038

Artists

Candi and the Strangers

These ethereal Austin, TX natives officially formed January 2009 after their producer, Erik Wofford (The Black Angels, Voxtrot, The Octopus Project), stepped out from behind the mixing board and joined founding members John Constant, Samantha Constant, Angie Rose and Greg Rose. Lush... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Malaia

Tags 21+

11:00pm CDT

Christeene

CHRISTEENE is a "Drag Terrorist" and has been characterized as a sexually infused sewer of live rap and vile shamelessness, showcasing a most impressive set list ranging from Electro to R&B, Hip Hop to Dub Step. Attempts at gathering information on CHRISTEENE concerning age, origin, race, religion and even gender have proven fruitless, leaving the public to rely primarily on an impressive and highly stylized collection of music videos released through the collaborative efforts of CHRISTEENE and award winning filmmaker and cinematographer, PJ Raval (unraval.com)...who remains quiet on the subject of their relationship. Appearing alongside the singer are two highly distinct Backup Boyz, T-Gravel and C-Baby, and accompanying DJ/ Music Producer, JJ Booya. Reports from live shows describe scenes involving butt plugs tied to bouquets of balloons being released into the air from CHRISTEENE's arse, intimate yet bizarre confessionals over tea, and a wardrobe and nursery-like stage design styled from the scraps of society...classifiable as 'Dumpster Couture'. Within a year, multiple sightings of CHRISTEENE have been documented in Austin - SXSW, QUEERBOMB, HOMOSCOPE, FUN FUN FUN FEST, GAYBIGAYGAY, California (primarily San Francisco - FOLSOM STREET FAIR, MAGNUM, BEARRACUDA, SOME THING, HOMO A GO GO and Los Angeles - BEARS IN SPACE, SHITS AND GIGGLES, THE WILDNESS, BIG FAT DICK), New York City - THE 'F' WORD, Portland - BLOWPONY / PRIDE, New Orleans - BEARRACUDA, and Paris, France - SPOTLIGHT CLUB w/ world renowned fashion designer Rick Owens and Michele Lamy. The entertainer's music and live shows have cast an unprecedented net across a unique demographic including married men, dykes, queers, single women, bears, fraternity brothers and people of the medical profession, clearly signifying a rapidly growing pandemic on popular culture as we know it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12316

Artists

CHRISTEENE

CHRISTEENE is a sexually infused sewer of live rap and vile shamelessness, capable of adapting amazingly well to all styles of music. Attempts at gathering personal information on CHRISTEENE concerning age, origin, race, religion and even gender have proven fruitless, leaving the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Kiss & Fly

Tags 18+

11:00pm CDT

Complete

Complete has been around for over 20 years and we have played everywhere when we were in other bands. Around 3 years ago we found about how beloved we were World Wide thanks to Youtube!!! So we started up with Complete once again, the warm welcome in which we have gotten is what we always were trying to do with our band. The first time we played at SXSW we packed the place to the point to where people were having to set out side and hear our show, the next time we played SXSW we experienced close to the same thing again. Complete is a cross between so many different styles,all rolled up in to one, it is hard to pin point just one style of music we play.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12917

Artists

Complete

COMPLETE, was started out with the idea to be one of a kind, taking and making music that everyone could enjoy! Always playing from the heart and never forgetting where we came from ever. 20 plus years later, we can show people our vision that we had so many years ago and have fun... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Rusty Spurs

11:00pm CDT

Cool Nutz

Growing up in Northeast Portland, OR, Terrance Scott pka Cool Nutz always kept his eyes on the prize. Hip-Hop culture had always played a huge role in his life, but at no point did he think that Hip-Hop culture and business would mix to put food on the table. Using Run DMC’s “Rock Box” as his initial inspiration, Cool Nutz teamed up with childhood friend Bosco Kante to start their pursuit of the dream. From the early days basement studio, to tours of Europe, Cool Nutz has represented Portland Hip-Hop not only on a local level, but has carried the city on his back on a global level. From the vocal booth to the boardroom, Cool Nutz and Bosko went from aspiring artist and producer to the heads of independent powerhouse record label Jus Family Records. Using Jus Family Records as the outlet to release albums from Cool Nutz, it was also the vehicle to release titles from G-Ism, Maniac Lok, Izaya, Luni Coleone & Cool Nutz, D.B.A., and Kenny Mack. With 7 critically acclaimed solo albums under his belt: Dis Niggaz Nutz(1993), Harsh Game For The People(1995), Speakin Upon A Million(1997), Verbal Porn(1999), Collabos(2001), King Cool Nutz(2007), and The Miracle(2008), Cool Nutz has stood up to the test of time, and is the blueprint of longevity and relevance from a truly independent perspective. From features in national publications The Source, Scratch, XLR8R, Spin, Murderdog, and more, to cover stories in regional publications Willamette Week, The Portland Mercury, The Oregonian A&E, Eugene Weekly and more, Cool Nutz has proven that his musical creations and career moves are more then press worthy. With over 500 shows under his belt, Cool Nutz has graced the stage with the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, The Game, Ice Cube, Ludacris, Tech N9ne, E-40, Too Short, Mac Dre, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Trick Daddy, Run DMC, The Clipse, The Cool Kids, Common, The Dogg Pound, Sir Mix A Lot, Redman, The Grouch, 2 Live Crew, Andre Nickatina, Baby Bash, and more. Cool Nutz has seen the highs and lows of this ever-changing music business. From the excitement of signing recording deals with Big Beat/Atlantic Records and Universal Records, to the disappointment of seeing those deals take a left turn for the worst. But with the mindset of a champion, Cool Nutz would only persevere to have his biggest recorded successes on Jus Family Records. Understanding that diversity is the key to success in any business environment, Cool Nutz has applied his skills and business acumen to open many doors for not only himself, but the City of Portland as well. From Clearchannel Radio’s Northwest Breakout Radio Show, The Portland Oregon Hip-Hop Festival, and Executive Branch Management, Cool Nutz has used his professional moniker to create revenue, opportunity, and a very fruitful business career. Standing as a testament of quality, creativity, integrity, selflessness, and professionalism, Cool Nutz’s career is still in full swing. With his recent signing to Suburban Noize Records, he will release his most polished work to date on the “Young Obama” album and Cool Nutz “Incredible”, which was produced entirely by upcoming beatsmith Terminill, which are scheduled for an early 2010 release. Make sure that you check out: www.JusFamilyRecords.com and look up these other titles at www.CDBaby.com: Cool Nutz-Harsh Game For The People Cool Nutz-Verbal Porn Cool Nutz-Speakin Upon A Million Cool Nutz Presents: Collabos Cool Nutz "King Cool Nutz" G-Ism feat. Cool Nutz-On A Mission Maniac Lok-I'm Back Maniac Lok "Turf Bread and Street Cred"
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11071

Artists

Cool Nutz

Growing up in Northeast Portland, OR, Terrance Scott pka Cool Nutz always kept his eyes on the prize. Hip-Hop culture had always played a huge role in his life, but at no point did he think that Hip-Hop culture and business would mix to put food on the table. Using Run DMC’s “Rock... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Nuvola

Tags 21+

11:00pm CDT

Darden Smith

Darden Smith released his 13th cd, Marathon, in late 2010. A book version of the album was released in March 2011 that contains lyrics from Marathon, photographs by Kate Breakey, and a download of the album + 6 bonus tracks.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15248

Artists

Darden Smith

Darden Smith released his 13th cd, Marathon, in late 2010. A book version of the album was released in March 2011 that contains lyrics from Marathon, photographs by Kate Breakey, and a download of the album + 6 bonus tracks.

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Diplomats of Solid Sound

The Diplomats of Solid Sound are back with their 5th full-length, and if the last album was their senior effort, with "What Goes Around Comes Around" the band has officially graduated! Once again mixed and edited by Freestyle's boy wonder Adam Gibbons aka Lack Of Afro and featuring The Diplomettes on vocals, the cuts included here are a strong showcase of the growing maturity and sophistication of the group. From the sing-along chorus of opening track "B-O-O-G-A-L-O-O", to the smooth soul number that gives the album its title, the uptempo "Back Off", or the instrumental groover "Bailout", "What Goes Around Comes Around" draws on a variety of styles but always keeping things soulful and funky! The vintage sound of The Diplomats has been fine-tuned by almost a decade of releases, and ever since their first album in 2001 the band has been making a name for itself by firmly establishing it's credentials as one of the tightest contemporary soul outfits out there. The group can already count on the support of names such as Pete Isaac (Jelly Jazz), Mark Lamarr (BBC 2), Craig Charles (BBC 6), Rob Luis (Tru Thoughts), and Michael Ruetten (Compost Records), just to name a few, but with "What Goes Around Comes Around" The Diplomats Of Solid Sound raise the stakes up a notch. Though the formula remains unchanged, there's an added depth to the music, making this album a heavyweight must-have no matter how you listen to it!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12632

Artists

Diplomats of Solid Sound

Since the release of their first 7-inch single, "Bullfrog Boogaloo," in 2001, the Diplomats of Solid Sound have been mining America's vast deposits of soul music to create a sound all their own -- a spare-but-spicy groove sired equally by progenitors such as Booker T., James Brown... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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11:00pm CDT

Dre Skull

Dre Skull is a Brooklyn-based producer and DJ whose boundary-pushing conceptual attitude towards music and culture has been receiving critical acclaim since 2007. Multiple tours around the world and collaborations with artists as far reaching as Sizzla, Lil Scrappy, Sissy Nobby and Vybz Kartel have established him as an ambassador of culture and a producer with a pop touch. In 2009, Dre Skull founded Mixpak Records as an outpost for both his own productions and the work of other artists and producers from a variety of different scenes and cultures. Mixpak's growing roster represents his singular vision that connects dancehall and southern rap legends with unknown teenage techno producers and female rock bands. Dre Skull has been featured by magazines such as XLR8R, Clark, Fader, Tsugi, and Vanity Fair, produced singles that have received strong radio play in Trinidad and charted in Jamaica and received support from artists such as Annie Mac, Sinden, Switch, Drop the Lime, Diplo, Stretch Armstrong and Hot Chip's Joe Goddard. He continues to hone his craft and up the ante, and with frequent recent trips to Kingston, Jamaica he is finishing up producing an upcoming Vybz Kartel full length set for release in Spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14218

Artists

Dre Skull

http://www.dreskull.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Prague

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11:00pm CDT

Duzheknew

WE HAVE A ZINE THAT COMPARES BLACK FLAG'S RISE ABOVE TO SHINE ON YOUR CRAZY DIAMOND BY PINK FLOYD THAT WE SELL AT SHOWS. (COLOR + FL WORD) SOME PEOPLE SEE US AND THINK WE PLAY FREE JAZZ, IT'S NOT, BUT WE ENJOY THE COMPARISON. ALL THE SONGS ARE WRITTEN BY ADAM O'REILLY, BUT WE TACKLE THEM AS A BAND. WE MAKE TONS OF SCREEN PRINTED POSTERS FOR ALL OUR SHOWS AND WE MAKE SPECIAL EDITION SCREEN PRINTED T-SHIRTS FOR EVERY LOCAL SHOW WE PLAY. OUR SHOWS ARE EXCITING, BECAUSE THEY ARE LOUD WITH CONTROLLED FEEDBACK, DYNAMIC DRUMMING, AND BASS PLAYING AIDED WITH THE WISDOM OF GRUNGE MUSIC. WE ALSO SLOW IT DOWN SOMETIMES, WE PRACTICE RESTRAINT WHEN WE PERFORM: NOT OVER PLAYING. WE RESPECT THE AUDIENCE AND TREAT THEM TO A GREAT TIME, WE ARE VERY PRESENT WHEN PLAYING AND PUT ON A EXCELLENT AND GENUINE PERFORMANCE BECAUSE WE LOVE PLAYING MUSIC SO MUCH. SO MUCH.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11307

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

DUZHEKNEW

we really like playing together!

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Paradise

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11:00pm CDT

DZ Deathrays

Like the band title, DZ DEATHRAYS consists of only two parts, that being Shane Parsons and Simon Ridley. While it may be hard for some to comprehend a mere two piece with the ability to create a massive wall of sound, this is a feat which DZ DEATHRAYS have been able to conquer with results fashioned from a statically charged mix of influences like Death From Above 1979, The Bronx, Justice, Sunn 0)) and Lightning Bolt. With this combination musical mentors as ammunition they create a blend of driving monster beats firing over an avalanche of guitar similar to the sound of a squadron of attacking Panzer tanks. After just 10 months of playing consistent energetic shows from trashed lounge rooms to warehouse parties across the nation, DZ DEATHRAYS (originally just DZ) found themselves playing on their first sold out tour around Australia after being personally selected for the entire national support slot by world renowned electro indie punk outfit, Crystal Castles. Through out their brief two year career they have also had the honour of being able to share the stage with many highly revered international acts such as RATATAT (US), The View (SC), Midnight Juggernaughts, The Grates, Die!Die!Die! (NZ), Biffy Clyro (SC), The Temper Trap, Cut Off Your Hands (NZ), Grinspoon and many, many others. In September 2009 DZ DEATHRAYS won the Triple J Unearthed award for the Valley Fiesta and released their debut EP entitled ‘Ruined My Life” through local label Useless Art Records distributed through Inertia which sold over 600 copies in pre sales alone even before lead single “Blue Blood” had received any rotation on Triple J or the many other community and internet radio stations which it still receives around the world to this day. This release helped boost DZ DEATHRAYS profile enabling them to play to thousands on many of Australia’s most world renowned festival stages such as Big Day Out, Park Life, Field Day, Sunset Sounds, Play Ground Weekender not to mention all the smaller independent festivals. They were shortlisted for two separate competitions for Tooheys Extra Dry, in particular the Ted The Lab competition where they were runners up and received personal kudos from Mark Ronson. Currently Blue Blood, Teeth and The Mess Up are on rotation on Triple J and DZ DEATHRAYS were recently awarded 39th position on the Rip It Up Magazine’s Fresh 50: http://ripitup.com.au/article/1246. Originally a band designed for playing drunken house parties, DZ DEATHRAYS may be moving on to larger prospects, but their refreshingly palatable gritty-indie sound that they own still prevails. Armed with the additional blinding flashes of strobe lighting, the smell of sweat and alcohol and with a taste for mayhem and carnage, their live shows are a treat for all of the senses.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14631

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DZ Deathrays

DZ DEATHRAYS are an Australian indie/thrash/punk 2-piece that create a blend of driving monster beats firing over an avalanche of guitar similar to the sound of a squadron of attacking Panzer tanks. They’ve toured the globe, playing SXSW in Austin Texas and The Great Escape in Brighton... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Red 7

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11:00pm CDT

Eliza Doolittle

In the charming video for her first U.S. single, “Rollerblades,” Eliza Doolittle, a lanky, saucer-eyed brunette in a white tank top and denim short shorts, cycles leisurely around New York’s Lower East Side. A boy from her past appears to tie a bunch of bright blue balloons to the back of her bike, disappears, then reappears with her on a sofa on the sidewalk, then evaporates again before reappearing to buy her an Icee, after which Doolittle leaves him in the dust, jumping into a shopping cart with her girlfriends and riding off into a perfect Manhattan afternoon. “The boy in the video is a bit unreliable the way he keeps popping in and out,” Doolittle explains, “so it’s kind of a metaphor for him not knowing what he wants. In the end I realize that I need to move on from that and get on with my life.” If only we could all live in Eliza Doolittle world. The Cass Bird-directed clip, which also shows Doolittle frolicking joyfully in the cooling spray from a busted hydrant, manages another neat trick. It beautifully captures the idyllic feeling of being young and carefree on a summer’s day — a mood that saturates the 22-year-old London-born singer and songwriter’s self-titled debut album, which was released in the U.K. in July and will be released Stateside in 2011. Doolittle has already created a buzz across the Atlantic with her breezy singles “Skinny Genes” and “Pack Up,” the latter of which climbed to No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart and has been a mainstay in the Top 10 for months. The album was certified gold in the U.K. within four weeks of its release. The album’s appeal is rooted in Doolittle’s rich, feel-good vibe of the music, which she co-wrote with a host of top-notch songwriters and producers, including Greg Kurstin (Sia), Steve Chrisanthou (Corinne Bailey Rae), the late Jonny $ (Kylie, Massive Attack), and Craigie Dodds (Amy Winehouse). Vintage sounds from the ’60s and ’70s are merrily mined and wed to buoyant melodies informed by classic pop, old soul, ska, folk, and even good old-fashioned barbershop quartet, creating something with a happy-go-lucky retro feel, but still indisputably youthful and fresh. “’Rollerblades was the first song I wrote, and I knew I had something special with the sound,” Doolittle says. “It’s got something to it that I hadn’t quite heard before, so when it came time to write the whole album, I made sure I put my stamp on it with that sound no matter which producer I was working with.” “Pack Up” boldly raids the chorus of the George Henry Powell marching song “Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag” and repurposes it to startling effect, creating a dance-hall ode to the joys of being the eternal optimist. “Money Box” is an orchestrated rant against senseless materialism, with Doolittle touchingly insisting “I don’t need no cash machine…all I need’s right here, right here with you my dear.” “Police Car,” a down-tempo lament swaddled in melancholy woodwind, is about Doolittle getting herself in trouble with her bluntness. “I do regret my mouth sometimes,” she says, “but then I think, ‘Well, that’s what I think, it doesn’t matter.’ But maybe I’m still learning!” Her disarming frankness and tart observations are actually her strong suits. “Skinny Genes” is “a cheeky song about a really annoying boy who has no good qualities, except for one really good one,” she says, while “Nobody” dismisses the cheap lure of fame with a simple question: “What’s wrong with being a nobody?” “Everyone's got a dark side, but mine definitely isn't the first thing you notice about me,” she says. “So it was important to me to be in touch with my personality through the music, and I think this album really shows that.” Raised by a piano-playing dad and singing mom, Doolittle has been writing songs since she was 12. “I told my mum that I wanted to be a singer and she told me to start writing because that’s where the money was,” Doolittle says with a laugh. “I love the writing aspect of what I do. That fulfilling feeling of finishing a song is just incredible. It’s like making babies. I mean, I'm sure when I have a real baby it will be a stronger feeling than this, but creating a song is like giving birth. Though perhaps not quite as painful.” Her precocious songwriting talent soon got her noticed, and Doolittle signed a publishing deal at 16. As she matured, her songs began to flower into the magical blooms they are today. Although she is a diehard fan of classic pop, and cites the Beach Boys, The Kinks, and Stevie Wonder as influences, Doolittle doesn’t see herself fitting in to a cut-and-dried pop mold. “I’d like to be a pop musician in the proper old school vein of pop when there weren’t any different genres like there are now; it was all just pop music,” she says. “I just want to write songs people can sing along to. I can’t think of anything more exciting than traveling the world and playing to audiences and having them sing your words with you.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14561

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Eliza Doolittle

In the charming video for her first U.S. single, “Rollerblades,” Eliza Doolittle, a lanky, saucer-eyed brunette in a white tank top and denim short shorts, cycles leisurely around New York’s Lower East Side. A boy from her past appears to tie a bunch of bright blue balloons... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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11:00pm CDT

Eliza Gilkyson

Eliza Gilkyson is a politically minded, poetically gifted singer-songwriter, who has become one of the most respected musicians in roots, folk and Americana circles. The Grammy-nominated artist has appeared on NPR, Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, etown, XM, Air America Radio and has toured with Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin and Mary Chapin Carpenter. In February of 2003, she was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame. The induction placed Eliza alongside an exclusive list of Austin Music Hall of Fame greats, including Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt, Nanci Griffith, Billy Joe Shaver, Butch Hancock, Joe Ely and others. In 2006, she was recognized with 3 Austin Music Awards and 4 Folk Alliance Music Awards, one of which was for 'Song of the Year' for her tune 'Man of God.' Eliza's meditative tune 'Requiem,' written as a prayer for those who lost lives in the devastating tsunami in Southeast Asia, was recorded by the nationally recognized choral group Conspirare and was nominated for a Grammy. It was also featured on NPR's All Things Considered. Her album Beautiful World was called 'one of the best folk albums of 2008' by the Utne Reader, and her 2010 project with Lucy Kaplansky and John Gorka called Red Horse charted on Billboard and was one of the most played folk albums of the year. Now, Eliza Gilkyson releases her highly anticipated new solo album called Roses at the End of Time, available on Red House Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10896

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Eliza Gilkyson

ArtistEliza Gilkyson is a politically minded, poetically gifted singer-songwriter who has become one of the most respected musicians in Folk/Roots and Americana music circles. She has appeared on NPR, Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, etown, Sirius/XM, Air America Radio and has... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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11:00pm CDT

Extra Action Marching Band

The Extra Action Marching Band is a collision of big band and ecstatic turmoil. Despite their name they rarely march, but rather shimmy, crawl, mob and charge. Trumpets pounce like eagles and tubas drip ass-bouncing blurps from fat fingers. Drums shudder under wild eyed and white knuckled drummers, and through it all winds the flag team; glittering and sinuous creatures who masterfully pulsate pom-poms in a hypnotic fantasy. The listener is hoodwinked, soaked, and savaged into giddy abandon. Powerful and empowering, the Extra Action Marching Band seduces the pre-civilized will. They are immediate and visceral - more of a sweaty invitation than a show. They are a parody of idioms with shattering volume - guerrilla theater with the rug rolled up. Extra Action has performed in back alleys and at the Hollywood Bowl, they have played Black Sabbath in a synagogue for dancing octogenarians - but the preferred venue is a small locked room with the heat turned up. As the sound boils into a spinning crossfire, sweat and flying hair tangle in a delicious knot. Audience and band submit together, to each other, to the whim and fancy, to satisfaction. Irresistible.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13620

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Extra Action Marching Band

The Extra Action Marching Band is a collision of big band and ecstatic turmoil. Despite their name they rarely march, but rather shimmy, crawl, mob and charge. Trumpets pounce like eagles and tubas drip ass-bouncing blurps from fat fingers. Drums shudder under wild eyed and white... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Mellow Johnny's

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11:00pm CDT

Ezra Furman & the Harpoons

Ezra Furman & The Harpoons A Biography (2011) Americans have an undeniable and insatiable appetite for voyeurism. Readily feeding them hearty portions is front-man Ezra Furman, who makes no qualms about peddling the deeply personal to the public and draws no drapes between himself and an audience thanks to his pulsating, confessional songwriting style. Through his eponymous Chicago-based quartet, Ezra Furman & the Harpoons, Furman employs the same open-chest honesty that drew ire for Ginsberg's Howl and spawned speculation of Cohen's Chelsea Hotel as he pines for his Wild Rosemarie and recounts bouts of transience during the making of the band's upcoming third studio LP, Mysterious Power. With lyrics featuring the fittingly dualistic motif of blood ÂÂ representing both the humor d'amour and the stomach-turning stains of tragedy ÂÂ Furman's music madly swings between wide-eyed sentimentality and brutally truthful accounts of life's grotesqueries. Forging ahead with Furman's brazenly rust-tinged croons, the band solders rollicking rockabilly rhythm and love-struck doo-wop sensibility with punk-rock ferocity and immediacy. In a musical alloy as unlikely as it is engaging, Furman finds release for bleeding-heart sensitivity and bloody-knuckled brawls of conscience as he 'declares open warfare on jadedness, cynicism and irony.' (Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune) Ezra Furman & The Harpoons are putting forth their tautest album to date with Mysterious Power, as produced by Doug Boehm (French Kicks, Starsailor). There is an impressive range of styles and sounds in this newest set of songs, but there is also a palpable cohesiveness that can in part be attributed to the full incorporation of guitarist Andrew Langer. A veteran of the Chicago-area outfit The Redwalls, Langer was used only in guest spots on the band's second album; however, his being woven into the fabric of Mysterious Power, along with the eruptive energy of Adam Abrutyn's drumbeats and the volatile McCartney-wails of Job Mukkada's harmonies, lends a complementary sonic counterweight to Furman's lyrics that drives the music forward. Don't Turn Your Back on Love and Wild Rosemarie are so intensely delicate and gorgeous they have a haltingly powerful presence. The anthemic catharsis of Teenage Wasteland and the frantic crescendos of Blood Sucking Whore reveal piercing vulnerabilities beneath their bold arrangements. The Harpoons deftly toy with dynamics more like the Pixies than a folk-rock group on tracks like Heaven At the Drive-In, while mixing in Is-This-It-inspired guitar hooks on Portraits of Maude and Blue-Album-style backing harmonies on I Killed Myself but Didn't Die. This third LP puts a stronger emphasis on beauty, building on earlier releases that toyed more with the irrepressible energy of youth. This progress is perhaps best showcased by Wild Feeling and the album's title track, Mysterious Power. Ezra Furman & the Harpoons have made numerous album of the year lists with their debut Banging Down the Doors and sophomore releaseInside the Human Body. They have gained critical acclaim for performances with Lou Reed at South by Southwest, Alec Ounsworth of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Walkmen, Spoon, and Delta Spirit, as well as at major festivals such as Lollapalooza. They have attained international notoriety by soaring to the number-one spot on European radio stations and playing to thousands at Barcelona's Primavera music festival. Ezra personally embarked on the quixotic feat of recording an original and personalized song for every person who bought a special self-released EP. On top of all of this, Ezra Furman & the Harpoons deliver live performances that will leave you buzzing with excitement. Furman gallops and crashes around the stage like an asylum-bound Buddy Holly complete with endearing hiccups and frightening tics. He not only christens every tour with a nom de rock, but also titles each individual gig. Furman's witty and effusive conversations with the audience, along with his heightened attention to the crowd's prevailing mood and the shows named like children, creates an extremely personalized feel for every performance. The band grinds out riffs stoically and belts out harmonies spiritedly as they lay the aural ties to support the verbal locomotion of Furman as he careens and caroms about, filling the room with the boiling-hot emotional steam of a fully bared soul. Ezra Furman ÂVocals, Guitar Andrew Langer Â Guitar Job Mukkada Â Bass Adam Abrutyn - Drums
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14420

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Ezra Furman & the Harpoons

Ezra Furman & The Harpoons A Biography (2011) Americans have an undeniable and insatiable appetite for voyeurism. Readily feeding them hearty portions is front-man Ezra Furman, who makes no qualms about peddling the deeply personal to the public and draws no drapes between himself... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Speakeasy

11:00pm CDT

Fig

New project from Yuka C. Honda (Cibo Matto, etc.) and Nels Cline (Wilco, etc.)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13559

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Fig

New project from Yuka C. Honda (Cibo Matto, etc.) and Nels Cline (Wilco, etc.)

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Elysium

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11:00pm CDT

Freedom or Death

In the 1820's during the Greek War of Independence "Freedom or Death" became the war cry for the people of Greece. Their passion, belief and desires were so strong, that they accepted no substitute. The Toronto based duo adopted that name, as it"s their mantra when it comes to their music. "We want to have the freedom to make the music and the artistic choices that we want. If we cannot have that freedom, we'd rather not put anything out, which is the death of our art" says Fernandez, one half of the production and song writing unit. Freedom Or Death's sound is based in everything, acoustic folk, electronica, traditional rock, hip-hop rhythms yet always rooted in lyrics with substance. After releasing their self titled debut EP three months ago, Freedom Or Death played the acclaimed POP Montreal Music Festival in September and the CMJ Music Marathon in New York in October. The Wall Street Journal named them as one of the 12 best bands at CMJ, and they lived up to the hype. "Freedom or Death, a Toronto-based duo, express warmth whether they're playing quiet folk guitars or electronic music under their engaging vocals. CMJ marks their first appearance in the States; since they're unsigned, they're likely in search of label to help distribute and promote their music, which is mature and thoroughly satisfying. Wise is the executive who signs and nurtures them." - Jim Fusilli, WSJ Not only has the duo received solid reviews from blogs and websites as far away as Iceland and Germany but are also receiving hometown praise as well. "There's a palpable ache at the heart (of the) Toronto duo that'll be instantly recognizable to anyone who's ever feel like they were moving in slow motion while it's a crush of strangers rushes past you... they can make an electronic keyboard feel as organic as a plank of oak."- John Sakamoto, Toronto Star
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10848

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Freedom or Death

In the 1820's during the Greek War of Independence "Freedom or Death" became the war cry for the people of Greece. Their passion, belief and desires were so strong, that they accepted no substitute. The Toronto based duo adopted that name, as it"s their mantra when it comes to their... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Swan Dive

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11:00pm CDT

Givers

What do Givers give? It is an often overlooked, yet all too important question concerning these starry-eyed melodi-mystic rebels. They take hearts, this much is known. They certainly take away any restraint one may have had concerning revealing dance moves. They take time, they take care, they take naps, they STEAL attention… but what do they GIVE?! I stare intently between songs, through lasers, feathers, sweat, confetti, paint, at these friends who i must now call people as they are at once also strangers in the throes of the prismauditory hallucination that is their music. The colors, tones, shapes, and threads, up-beat, weaving, psych-folk, meshing, afro-delic, beckoning my mind out into the open, much as a dream catcher above one’s bed. Then it hits me: Givers give dreams. Seeing them perform is to be overloaded with blissful information. More than one’s mind could ever hope to descramble and classify within any 24 hour period. Their music is not only music; it is motivation, inspiration, and a celebration of the world around us. To experience it is to be changed forever, for the better; to know that you yourself have more to Give. -Jake Hebert GIVERS were picked by Dirty Projectors for a an east coast/south east Fall 09 Tour. With 2 successful follow up headlining tours in 2010, GIVERS were able to build a " grass root" following and win fans along the way. Do to a successful 2010 , GIVERS were selected by Ra Ra Riot for a 2010 Fall tour. Recently GIVERS were picked by Stereogum as the band to Watch for August as well as their top 40 bands of 2010. Our first full length LP is finished and ready to be released. We are just deciding on a home for it.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14052

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GIVERS

In understanding GIVERS, it’s helpful to think of a constellation, a configuration of points of brightness that when placed in succession, led to the Lafayette, Louisiana-based quintet’s brilliant debut. The metaphor proves particularly useful given the name of their album... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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11:00pm CDT

Gold Panda

A culmination of years of work spent refining his sui generis sound, Gold Panda’s eagerly awaited debut album is finally here. An artist at ease traversing genre boundaries in search of new auditory frontiers - whether mixing dissected Hip Hop beats or the pulsating flourishes of minimal Techno - this apropos release will cement the foundations laid by previous output and visions whilst expanding his canon to unparalleled limits. As electronic music gradually arcs into a period of unprecedented successes, Lucky Shiner pits GP firmly at the forefront of a new wave of artists unafraid to challenge preconceptions of what music can be. Mixed by Simian Mobile Disco’s sonic veteran James Shaw and recorded in two session spent in the shady retreat of the English countryside - at his Aunt and Uncle’s Essex home - after, as GP explains “they went away over Christmas for two weeks and asked me to look after their dog. I’d walk Daisy in the morning and then make tunes till she pestered me to take her out again, I’d bounce down what I’d done, stick my headphones on and walk her; get ideas and repeat the process.” The end result is an album as influenced by family as it is by the quickly flashing topography that stretches out of train windows. GP’s mesmerising attention to sound and detail means each beat resonates as past, reflects the present and looks forwards to the potential futures of the individual; listener and artist alike. Originally hailing from Chelmsford, Essex, and having spent the early part of his career as remixer du jour for the likes of Bloc Party, Health, Telepathe, Little Boots and Simian Mobile Disco, Gold Panda’s ascent to the forefront of contemporary electronic music has been steadily meteoric. Nominated as one of the BBC’s sound of 2010 nominees, shows around the world with Caribou, Health, SMD and more to come on his own in the UK and the US with Autolux, a cover star in Japan, three sold out E.P’s and a raft of praise and hyperbole from the mouths that matter (Pitchfork, NME, The Guardian amongst them) only tells half the story however. Lucky Shiner's the piece that completes the picture. Originating in crystal clear vision, the nuance and frenetic cadence of life and the mind’s constant disequilibrium means its final realisation stands as a product that’ll provoke thought as much as enjoyment; pathos as much as praise. “Lots of factors affected the way it came together.“ Gold Panda explains, “touring, mixing, moving house and splitting with a girlfriend. Family, friends and lovers related, places I‘ve never been”. Decamping to an idyllic retreat also means the album bears trademarks of a pastorally hued Englishness, whist’s also coloured by GP’s two years spent studying Japanese culture, language and history at the School of Oriental and Asian studies in Japan. ‘You’, ‘Parents’ (featuring a field recording of GP helping his grandma push a wheelbarrow in the garden ), ‘Marriage’. Lucky Shiner overflows with life. Disengaging with the need for vocal, GP intimates, makes intimate idea’s immeasurably expressive and does so whilst always retaining an unfettered ear for melody. “I didn’t want to write ‘beats’” he says about the album, “I didn’t want bangers. I wanted songs with structure.” With, as he say’s, “two tracks made from a broken Yamaha organ bought for 99p off Ebay. A lot of the drum sounds just vinyl crackle turned really loud”, and one featuring almost solely guitar, “I don’t play guitar”, the album’s a concrete introduction to an artist willing to slip mercury like through constraints of genre, form and concept. And the title’s origins? “Lucky Shiner is my grandmothers name. Sometimes I think she knows exactly how I feel without me even mentioning anything to her.” Deeply personal then, Gold Panda‘s at odds to express that unequivocally on the album. Instead, he say‘s it “would be nice if people could hear the tracks and attach their own significance to them”. Over forty tracks eventually extricated into eleven, cohesion found through the unified fragments that “went together. I wanted a beginning, middle and end” - feelings eventually became sounds, visions graduated into awareness. Do what the artist wants and attach your own significance, if meaning is in nature indeterminate, personal experience can do ought but help.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15222

Artists

Gold Panda

A culmination of years of work spent refining his sui generis sound, Gold Panda’s eagerly awaited debut album is finally here. An artist at ease traversing genre boundaries in search of new auditory frontiers - whether mixing dissected Hip Hop beats or the pulsating flourishes of... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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11:00pm CDT

Grayceon

Grayceon is an atypical three-piece from San Francisco comprised of electric cello, guitar, drums, and vocals. Pulling together an extremely diverse range of musical influences and writing styles, Grayceon's sound defies the boundaries of the metal/rock/progressive genres. Screaming melodic lines over distinct guitar "chunk," doom riffs, jazz chord progressions, intricate folk-like delicacies, and just about everything in between can be found in a single Grayceon track. The cello proficiency and the guitar finger picking style alone are unprecedented in heavy music. And although the vocals are sparse and the drumming unconventional, all elements are intertwined effortlessly to give the arrangements a fluid feel that may not be present in less able hands. Alternate low tuning both on cello and guitar also contribute to their unique sound. Since 2006, Grayceon have been recording and performing nationally, and have received critics' praise for their self-titled debut CD (Vendlus), their 7" split (The End) with friends, Giant Squid, and their sophomore release, "This Grand Show" which was released November 2008 (Vendlus). In 2010 Grayceon completed their first European tour with friends, Jucifer, and will have just released their third full-length album "All We Destroy" on March 1, 2011 by Profound Lore Records. Grayceon lineup: Jackie Perez Gratz ' Electric Cello/Vocals Max Doyle ' Guitars/Vocals Zack Farwell - Drums
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12855

Artists

Grayceon

Grayceon is an atypical three-piece from San Francisco comprised of electric cello, guitar, drums, and vocals. Pulling together an extremely diverse range of musical influences and writing styles, Grayceon's sound defies the boundaries of the metal/rock/progressive genres. Screaming... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Valhalla

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11:00pm CDT

Gustavo Galindo

GUSTAVO GALINDO was born in Mexico City and moved to California at an early age. He grew up playing guitar with his dad and listened to various kinds of music, from rancheras written by Jose Alfredo Jimenez to the pop melodies of Juan Gabriel and Luis Miguel to international bands like The Beatles and U2. In college he drew inspiration from the new breed of Latin artists, from Mana to Ozomatli, whose music defied traditional labels. Not restricted by language or genre, Gustavo writes and performs in both English and Spanish. His sound is a combination of traditional and contemporary Mexican and American styles. Today Gustavo is a favorite among both music fans and professionals who have seen him perform relentlessly, opening up opportunities to support several top Latin acts. In addition to legends such as Enrique Iglesias and Juanes, he has shared the bill with Zoe, Kinky, Gloria Trevi, Ximena Sariñana, Natalia Lafourcade, Ely Guerra, Alejandra Guzman, Babasonicos, Alex Cuba, Los Amigos Invisibles and more. Those who have followed his early career have witnessed the emergence of a serious talent, and expectations for the release of “Barco De Papel” have been building as he has played for audiences across the country. Without a doubt, his debut album ENTRE LA CIUDAD Y EL MAR is shaping up to be one of this year’s most impressive debuts.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14605

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Gustavo Galindo

GUSTAVO GALINDO was born in Mexico City and moved to California at an early age. He grew up playing guitar with his dad and listened to various kinds of music, from rancheras written by Jose Alfredo Jimenez to the pop melodies of Juan Gabriel and Luis Miguel to international bands... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Barbarella Patio

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11:00pm CDT

Harvard Bass

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Harvard Bass

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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11:00pm CDT

Holy Sons

Emil Amos, world renowned as drummer of the illustrious experimental rock groups Om and Grails, has an increasingly prolific, though relatively unknown, solo career under the moniker Holy Sons. Home recording over 1000 songs since the project's inception in 1992, Amos has spent the better part of the last two decades honing his song writing and production skills over a wide swath of genres in a mission to capture his internal world sonically. Only a handful of shows have ever been played under the name (including opening stints for Quasi, Devendra Banhart, Will Oldham, J Mascis, Daniel Johnston, and a show at a community center in Dharmasala, India) and none of the records have been traditionally promoted, developing a dedicated underground fan-base through word of mouth alone. Survivalist Tales! is Holy Sons' 9th record, and represents the apex of Emil Amos' obsession to push stylistic genres to their breaking point while wrenching psyche-anthems out of the darkest frontiers of self-confrontation. The songs are a seemingly impossible blend of nightmarish Blade Runner-esque moog music with the darkest side of 70's easy-listening psyche and feature some of the most unabashedly soaring choruses Amos has ever put to tape. Combining avant-sound collage with lyrics culled from the hard-won truths of self-exploration, Survivalist Tales! builds a beautiful imagining of future music. For the first time ever Amos is poised to present the project publicly; this upcoming tour can legitimately be described as Holy Sons' first tour. Select Discography of Emil Amos: Holy Sons Criminal's Return (Important Records '09) Om God is Good (Drag City '09) Grails Acid Rain (Temporary Residence '09) Holy Sons Drifter's Sympathy (Important Records '09) Jandek Portland Thursday (Corwood Industries '09) Grails Doomsdayer's Holiday (Temporary Residence '08) Holy Sons Decline of the West (Partisan Records '08) OM Gebel Barkal 7' (Sub Pop '08) Grails Take Refuge (Important Records '08) Yellow Swans At All Ends (Load '07) Grails Burning Off Impurities (Temporary Residence '07) Dolorean You Can't Win (Yep Roc '07) Grails Black Tar Prophecies (Important Records '06) Holy Sons Warm Coals 10' (Morc Tapes '05 Netherlands) Grails Interpretations EP (Southern Records '05) Holy Sons Bread Tribute (Badman '05) Grails Black Sabbath Tribute (Temporary Residence '05) Holy Sons Holy Sons/Dolorean Split 7' (Sctas.com '04) Grails Red Light (Neurot '04) Dolorean Violence in the Snowy Fields (Yep Roc '04) Holy Sons I Want to Live A Peaceful Life (Film Guerrero '03) Grails Burden of Hope (Neurot '03) Holy Sons Enter the Uninhabitable (Red 76 records '02) Holy Sons Staying True to the Ascetic Roots (Pamlico Sound '01) Holy Sons Lost Decade (Pamlico Sound '99)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12001

Artists

Holy Sons

Emil Amos, world renowned as drummer of the illustrious experimental rock groups Om and Grails, has an increasingly prolific, though relatively unknown, solo career under the moniker Holy Sons. Home recording over 1000 songs since the project's inception in 1992, Amos has spent the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Lustre Pearl

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11:00pm CDT

Indigo Tree

2009 – Filip Zawada invites Peve Lety for cooperation at recording some film music. After an hour of improvising, they both decide to embezzle funds for music studio. Finally, as a result of spending whole week closed in a large recording hall, their first record appears. They name it “Lullabies of love and death” . Music for movie has never emerged. After putting duo’s songs on myspace, three record companies try to sign a contract with them. Musicians choose one, that provides them with complete freedom to record and think in their own way and gives a possibility of buying new instruments. On the 5th of October, their debut album – Lullabies of Love and Death – is released. It collects high assessments from all reviewers and most of them keep pestering musicians to leave Poland, for there’s no place for such sophisticated music in this country. But both Peve and Filip claim, that they live in Europe, not in Africa, and have no intention of going abroad. On their first without-audience concert zero persons arrive, and four hundred people comes to see them on their first with-audience concert. The first concert tour is played together with bands from Sweden and Germany. In November 2009, musicians decide to embark on series of accoustic concerts in private apartments. First of these experimental performances takes place in the house of Saint. Of Saint Edyta Stein. They are always household members, who organise a concert and they often invite their friends. Unfortunately it’s a very secret what is going to be performed by Peve and Filip, because it’s always something unique. Peve Lety – guitar bard. As he couldn’t – through all his life! – reach an agreement with any of the numerous bands, he finally decided to create a music duo. According to his opinion: “It’s a tough choice to throw out the only person you play with.” Filip Zawada – ex-member of bands “Pustki” and “AGD”. Sound massager, using Peter Hess’ method. Because he can hardly cope with anyone, he decided to live int the mountain, and tries not to think at all.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12534

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Indigo Tree

2009 – Filip Zawada invites Peve Lety for cooperation at recording some film music. After an hour of improvising, they both decide to embezzle funds for music studio. Finally, as a result of spending whole week closed in a large recording hall, their first record appears. They name... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Parish Underground

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11:00pm CDT

Intimate Stranger

We've got Anglo-Chilean avant-pop phenomenon Intimate Stranger who recently moved to Austin from Santiago. Their album 'Under' is getting extensive radio play, (including Austin's 101 X, BBC Radio 6, Horizonte, Radio Zero and Rock and Pop) and was voted amongst the top national albums of 2010 by 6 of Chile's major music critics. Leading music magazine Extravaganza highlighted them as one of the best live acts in the capital stating: "Live, this quartet is a killer unit that overwhelms the audience with waves of noise and electricity, and has become by far one of the best shows in the capital. Their performance is flawless." After their January 2011 show at the Knitting Factory, New York, Spinner's Annie Reuter, wrote 'Frontwoman Tessie Stranger has been named one of the 'Leading Ladies of Rock' by Rolling Stone Chile and last Friday she demonstrated just why. With powerful stage presence, her vocals immediately grab the listener. Her singing combined with atmospheric guitar effects, soaring synth melodies and solid drum rhythm had concertgoers energized and dancing along.' In the same month The Austin Chronicle chose them as one of Austin's best new acts and among the top ten to watch out for in 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12025

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Intimate Stranger

We've got Anglo-Chilean avant-pop phenomenon Intimate Stranger who recently moved to Austin from Santiago. Their album 'Under' is getting extensive radio play, (including Austin's 101 X, BBC Radio 6, Horizonte, Radio Zero and Rock and Pop) and was voted amongst the top national albums... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's

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11:00pm CDT

James Intveld

James Intveld has been playing music professionally for 30 years. A transplant from Southern California now living in Nashville he made his Grand Ole Opry debut last year and was asked to return for the Christmas Eve Show this past Christmas. His blend of traditional pure country mixed with gospel, rockabilly and blues makes him a favorite among the European crowds. His latest album "Have Faith" also shows his Americana songwriter side as well.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14030

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James Intveld

James Intveld has been playing music professionally for 30 years. A transplant from Southern California now living in Nashville he made his Grand Ole Opry debut last year and was asked to return for the Christmas Eve Show this past Christmas. His blend of traditional pure country... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Continental Club

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11:00pm CDT

JEFF The Brotherhood

JEFF The Brotherhood is Jake and Jamin Orrall, two brothers that play drums and guitar. They grew up in Tennessee making music and trying to have a good time. Since their inception they have been playing anywhere from house parties to rooftops, backyards, bars and art galleries and releasing their own records, tapes, comic books and home made videos. The Brotherhood has been called "kraut punk", "psychedelic grunge" and "noise pop" drawing comparisons to bands like Hawkwind, Wipers, and early Sonic Youth. They have been carrying their heavy damage all over the country since 2006 and have shared bills with Oneida, Battles, Sonic Youth, Ex-Models, Jay Reatard, Black Pus and Dave Cloud. Their "we'll play anywhere" attitude and frenetic live shows have earned them near legendary status in the clubs and basements of Nashville and beyond. With three guitar strings and a minimal drum kit, they manage to distill rock to its primal essence.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13616

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JEFF The Brotherhood

JEFF The Brotherhood is Jake and Jamin Orrall, two brothers that play drums and guitar. They grew up in Tennessee making music and trying to have a good time. Since their inception they have been playing anywhere from house parties to rooftops, backyards, bars and art galleries and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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11:00pm CDT

Joe Ely

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Joe Ely

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Antone's

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11:00pm CDT

Joey Cape

JOEY CAPE On Joey Cape’s debut full-length solo album Bridge, he cuts the sonic flowers that potentially would have come to fruition as his band Lagwagon’s punk anthems and presents them in a more subtle state; as bold and vibrant as they are fragile and clinging to life. Written, performed, and recorded by Cape himself at his home studio (The Crank Lab), Bridge is the glorious outcome of two years of false starts, fatal hard drives, and possibly a lost mind. Equal parts solo record and labor of love in the truest sense. Cape on his solo experience, “Sitting alone in a room for hours on end brings out true expression; either that or insanity!” Drawing inspiration from the candle lit emotion of Kill Rock Stars era Elliott Smith and an upbringing steeped in acoustic acts such as Simon & Garfunkel and Cat Stevens; Cape’s acoustic efforts stand up on their own and finally introduce him as a promising addition to the pantheon of great American singer-songwriters. Pulling up his roots from the tried and true genre he helped establish and nurture over the past 20 years as front man for influential modern punk pioneers Lagwagon; Cape’s work is apparently not even close to being finished. As he digs into this new landscape a fresh sensibility is revealed that’s been covered in loud fast and stunted by preconceived notions for far too long. Cape says, “Both (punk and acoustic music) share certain intensity and integrity. Dynamically, they are very different…but they are similar in that they are both very honest approaches.” Joey Cape has always been drawn to diversity. His compulsion to try new things is evident in the side-projects he’s done along the way: the experimental indie-rock of Bad Astronaut, all-star party/cover band Me First & the Gimme Gimmes, power-pop combo The Playing Favorites and his work as a producer for bands such as The Ataris and Nerf Herder. “I am a musician, I don’t have that gang-mentality. I make music and life is short. I want to create as much as possible before I lose my muse”, says Cape. While he remains dedicated to each of his projects, Cape is that rare artist who seems to be able to move with diplomatic immunity between contrasting genres. His sheer refusal to be held captive by regulation and expectation is, after all, punk at its most basic premise. Bridge may simultaneously be the most AND least punk record of his career. Cape finishes, “You definitely get a different insight into the songwriter on an acoustic recording… I think most people who enjoy what I have done will appreciate my acoustic recordings.” Bio written by: Marko DeSantis, July 2008 *Note: quotes taken from a Joey Cape interview for Paradigm Magazine
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11616

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Joey Cape

JOEY CAPE On Joey Cape’s debut full-length solo album Bridge, he cuts the sonic flowers that potentially would have come to fruition as his band Lagwagon’s punk anthems and presents them in a more subtle state; as bold and vibrant as they are fragile and clinging to life. Written... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Barbarella

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11:00pm CDT

Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band

KEVIN DEVINE With a musical repertoire that spans the spectrum from hushed finger-picked narratives to bombastic rockers, Kevin Devine is one of those rare talents who straddles a multitude of genres and feels equally at home in each. Whether he’s playing solo to hundreds of his devotees in a cramped NYC club, joining friends on stage at Lollapalooza or touring with artists varying from Rachel Yamagata to Brand New, Devine’s songs enrapture a diverse set of ears like few musicians. Born and raised in New York and currently dwelling in Brooklyn, Devine is a singer/songwriter who has been quietly honing his craft since the release of his first album in 2002. He’s since been adding idiosyncratic chapters to his unique success story by building his diehard international fanbase with incessant touring and a series of compelling releases that highlight his introspective lyrical wordplay, each displaying an impressive musical evolution. Brother's Blood, his fifth record and first with Manchester Orchestra's Favorite Gentlemen record label, is the most resounding evidence of that ethic and maturation - a sprawling, confident mission statement about conscience, culture, and personality. Brother's Blood is a response to the three years Devine spent touring relentlessly behind his major label debut, the Rob Schnapf-produced Put Your Ghost To Rest, initially released by Capitol/EMI in 2006 and later re-issued by Brand New's Procrastinate! Music Traitors following Devine's dismissal from Capitol during its bloody merger with Virgin. True to Devine’s character, he turned a potentially grisly outcome inside out and instead exited the label with a healthier and more thriving career than when he went in. Devine accomplished this feat the old fashioned way: playing close to 600 shows between June 2006 and December 2008, further broadening his appeal and versatility, and doing it all without the centralized support from a label. These shows offered him opportunities to share stages (and vans) with artists as diverse as AA Bondy, Annuals, Manchester Orchestra, Elf Power, Rachel Yamagata, Lucero and Corinne Bailey Rae. He appeared at The Sundance Film Festival alongside She & Him and Mandy Moore and at Austin City Limits with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Andrew Bird. He traversed the globe at a feverish pace: the UK with All-American Rejects, Australia with The Offspring, England and Ireland, Europe and Japan, and of course, the States. Back home, he triumphantly oversold two headline gigs at New York's Bowery Ballroom and was asked to join two very different groups of friends, Brand New AND Okkervil River, on their respective stages at Lollapalooza 2008. Somewhere in all that motion, Devine managed to whip 15 or so songs into shape and started visualizing what would become Brother's Blood. He recorded barebones acoustic versions of the tracks in early '08 and eventually rehearsed and demoed those with his erstwhile Goddamn Band (Brian Bonz on keys & percussion, Chris Bracco on bass, Mike Skinner on drums, Russell Smith on guitar, and Mike Strandberg on guitar) in their Brooklyn practice space all summer. Carving away at and layering ideas with producers Bracco & Skinner and engineer Dan Long, the band bunkered down in Williamsburg's Headgear Studios (TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Au Revoir Simone, Son Volt) for the first two weeks of August. Devine consciously ceded more control of arrangement to his players, hoping to affect a more live, full-band feel for the first time on record. The results speak for themselves. Brother's Blood is both the next step and a break in form; it reflects the diverse talents and contributions of The Goddamn Band as much as it speaks to the scope of Devine's influences and commitment to exploring new stylistic territory. Lead single "I Could Be With Anyone" is a charging and hook-heavy pop song equally indebted to The Cars and Superchunk; "Another Bag Of Bones" (initially released as a Rob Schnapf-produced acoustic single around the ramp-up to the election) pins its dystopian and restless vision of a civilization in freefall to a dark and explosive groove before finding release in a choir's hopeful strain. Meanwhile, the title track is a massive and dynamic homage to the epic guitar freakouts of Neil Young and Built To Spill and the hypnotic and ominous "Carnival" sets the tone its with spacious, swirling flares of psychedelia – a dynamic exploration of tension and release which plays against a nightmarish hallucination about lost willpower and the fear of finally waking up to a reality that's even crazier than your dreams. But far from being one of Devine’s rockingest recordings to date, many of Brother's Blood’s finest moments are its quietest. Opener "All Of Everything, Erased" lays a bed of nimble and rhythmic finger-picking for its vivid description of a world left with no recourse but to cleanse itself of humanity and start over. "Fever Moon" is a sultry, Latin-influenced meditation on lust and its consequences that wouldn't seem out of place on a 1970s Leonard Cohen album, while "Murphy's Song" features a dazzling vocal turn from Jaymay that adds some jazz-era sensuality to the song's trumpet and piano-sprinkled Carribean lilt. On "Tomorrow's Just Too Late," Devine and Brand New's Jesse Lacey deliver a delicate and weaving full-song harmony that would make Simon & Garfunkel proud. Whether he’s joined in a duet, backed by his Goddamn Band, or singing quiet ruminations into his microphone alone with just his acoustic guitar, Devine deftly illustrates his unique versatility and breadth with each note. Brother’s Blood not only serves as a reminder of this but as the next step in his exciting evolution.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13960

Artists

Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band

KEVIN DEVINE With a musical repertoire that spans the spectrum from hushed finger-picked narratives to bombastic rockers, Kevin Devine is one of those rare talents who straddles a multitude of genres and feels equally at home in each. Whether he’s playing solo to hundreds of his... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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11:00pm CDT

Little Scream

LITTLE SCREAM’S MUSIC is—like her moniker—full of perfectly satisfying contradictions. It is at once familiar and completely distinct; effortlessly absorbing multiple genres into a sparkly and cohesive landscape. From her early days performing with a battered acoustic guitar through a cigarette amp, to her current multi-layered solo act typically combined with a rotating band of all-star musicians; one thing remains true for Little Scream: things are always done in her own weird and wonderful way. Born in Iowa and raised along the Mississippi River in an ‘Addams Family meets 700 Club’ home, Little Scream, aka Laurel Sprengelmeyer, learned violin and piano as a child. ‘When my parents divorced, all my mom got out of the deal was a green Chevy pick-up truck. When that truck was dented up in an accident, my mom used the insurance money to bring home a Washburn banjo and the black Fender La Brae I still sometimes play at shows. I spent the following months locked away in our root cellar learning guitar tablature. Mostly Aerosmith’. Little Scream emerged onto Montreal’s music scene at her own pace, appearing and disappearing on stages alongside the likes of Owen Pallet, Atlas Sound, Stars, The Sea and Cake, and Handsome Furs; all the while slowly crafting the sounds that would become her debut full length: The Golden Record. Co-produced with Richard Reed Parry (Arcade Fire, Bell Orchestre), The Golden Record features Little Scream on guitar, vocals, violin, and keyboard. In typical Montreal fashion, it showcases a healthy slice of local talent including Richard Parry, Mike Fuerstack (Snailhouse), Becky Foon (Silver Mt. Zion), Patty McGee (Stars), and Sarah Neufeld (Arcade Fire, Bell Orchestre). The National’s Aaron Dessner also contributed on “Heron and the Fox”. The title refers to the 1977 Voyager Space shuttle time capsule recording that contains sounds, language and music intended to represent earth. In Little Scream’s words: ‘It is a poignant if not futile gesture of communication with some form of sentience that might intercept it in the distant future when we are the distant past’. The otherworldly cover of The Golden Record is one of Little Scream’s own original oil paintings. Watch out for the Spring 2011 release of The Golden Record. www.littlescream.com Contact: Gillian Nycum, gillian@longplaymanagement.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13595

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Little Scream

LITTLE SCREAM’S MUSIC is—like her moniker—full of perfectly satisfying contradictions. It is at once familiar and completely distinct; effortlessly absorbing multiple genres into a sparkly and cohesive landscape. From her early days performing with a battered acoustic guitar... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Spill

11:00pm CDT

Maren Parusel

Maren Parusel is now in the process of releasing her first full length record. 13 songs crafted from her life growing up in Germany and contrasted with her experiences over the past five years in sunny California. And for someone who writes beat-driven melodic pop songs it may be a bit ironic that she sought out Pall Jenkins from Black Heart Procession to produce. He’s a man known for heart wrenching dark timeless epics, but he found the emotion in Maren’s songs and the two contrasted perspectives combined for a recording with songs that are yes, melodic and catchy, but poetic at the same time. Parusel and her band; Gabriela Sanchez (viola, Keys) Kyle McGee (bass) and Eric Brozgold (drums) live to play music. Together just over a year, they are building a fan base one at a time as they did on a recent three week tour to the Northwest., two trips to SXSW and another tour coming up in December. Most recently the band was nominated and performed two songs at the San Diego Music Awards. Maren Parusel at the SDMA 2010 Having left her small home town of Tubingen, Germany just a few years ago for film School in Los Angeles, it has been an enlightening, whirlwind, and sometimes chaotic road as she and her music have evolved from punk rock in an all-girls Zeros cover band to the melodic, layered and heartfelt music she plays in her own band now. Just off the plane in Los Angeles a few years ago, she was invited to stay at the home of Rolan Bolan (Son of T-Rex Marc Bolan) where given free reign in the studio she rediscovered her love of music. Classically trained on piano, she quickly picked up the guitar and a couple of years later after settling in San Diego she formed a Zeros tribute band Wild Weekend. That band garnered much attention through March 2009, but shortly after Maren decided to form another band to better express the music she had felt closer to and had been writing for the past few years. Looks like that was the right decision as her new music caught the attention of mega producer Linda Perry who let her record in her Burbank studio and caught her show at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood. While on tour in the opening act for a few short dates, Maren Parusel also caught the attention of The Killers and their violin player recorded on her five song demo. She also turned the heads of some music giants while playing at Alejandro Escovedo's day party at SXSW 2010 and after her showcase was asked by the infamous Runaways Manager Kim Fowley to audition for him and several industry reps. All of these experiences have made the band dedicated and more determined. There's something passionate about a band that will not listen and doesn’t seem to care about the endless pitfalls and broken hearts waiting out there in the industry and on the road, as they leave armed with a handful of gigs, some vinyl, CD's and a well rehearsed set bent on winning over the world.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11551

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Maren Parusel

Every note, every melody, and every song has a meaning and a memory for Maren Parusel. Winner of the Best Pop Album at the 2011 San Diego Music Awards…She was also added to regular rotation on the City's main alternative radio station:91X and got air play on nearly two dozen other... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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11:00pm CDT

Memphis May Fire

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE have consistently pushed the envelope to redefine both themselves and the various sub-genres they've made their mark within. 2009's 'Sleepwalking' full-length yielded no exception as the band ventured into the territory of Post-Hardcore / Southern Rock with no reservations. Their fresh approach to an otherwise stale scene gathered critical acclaim and found 'Ghost In The Mirror' featured on the both the Saw VI Soundtrack and DVD/Blu-Ray releases. Subsequent touring with the likes of Asking Alexandria, From First To Last, and Alesana facilitated the delivery of their music to the masses and established a live precedent that the band continues to build on today. Following well-received releases on both Trustkill & Bullet Tooth, domestic/international touring success (featuring the band's first visit to Japan) and a tag as one of Revolver Magazine's 'Top 25 Under 25,' we're left with only one certainty; members Matt Mullins (vocals), Kellen McGregor (guitar), Ryan Bentley (guitar), Cory Elder (bass), and Jake Garland (drums) are headed somewhere fast. In fact, it's safe to say that MEMPHIS MAY FIRE are 'Sleepwalking' no longer. Their latest effort, 'Between The Lies,' boasts an elevated aggression that tastefully combines elements of melodic metal, southern rock, and electronics amidst a platform of carefully crafted songwriting. Existing solely in the digital realm, this EP is clearly an indication of things to come in terms of its unique dynamics & cross-genre experimentation. Fast forward to 2011 and MEMPHIS MAY FIRE have now partnered with Rise Records as an outlet for their musical creativity. This move continues to broaden the band's reach and welcomes a new world of possibilities within the scope of their burgeoning career. MMF's high-octane live show acts as a testament to their ever-increasing identity and always leaves the audience wanting more. Expect their RISE debut to enter your lives later this spring alongside a massive touring cycle that is sure to reach your doorstep. Critics beware; MEMPHIS MAY FIRE are not only here to stay, they're paving the way.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14921

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Memphis May Fire

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE have consistently pushed the envelope to redefine both themselves and the various sub-genres they've made their mark within. 2009's 'Sleepwalking' full-length yielded no exception as the band ventured into the territory of Post-Hardcore / Southern Rock with no reservations... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Mount Kimbie

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Mount Kimbie

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Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Barcelona

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11:00pm CDT

Naam

We’ve got something heavy here, man. The incarnation of Brooklyn, NY’s Naam manifests a signature brand of super-sonic and ultimately mesmerizing heavy psychedelia. Trance-like and punishing at times, this trio of psychonauts (John Bundy – bass, vocals / Ryan Lugar – guitar, vocals / Eli Pizzuto – drums) mold elements of classic psychedelia and prog with modern elements of jam-heavy bliss and apocalyptic amplitude. Naam’s self-titled debut is more so an aural-intoxicating odyssey than an album. Recorded on a 100-acre farm in upstate New York, Naam manages to capture an elemental sound, surfacing the hidden wisdoms of the forest and the fields while capturing the mysticism of the night sky. In its increasingly dark and sinister progression, the album depicts an unholy spiritual journey in the search for a higher plane of enlightenment. Naam delivers their deafening sermon to bring a new dawn for all civilization. The vast seas cannot drown Them, the darkest caverns cannot conceal Them, They will conquer insurmountable foes. They are war, They are peace, They are time and space, They are infinite, They are Naam. Naam's debut record came out in 2009 on Tee Pee Records. They are currently writing for their next 7" and record.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12511

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Naam

We’ve got something heavy here, man. The incarnation of Brooklyn, NY’s Naam manifests a signature brand of super-sonic and ultimately mesmerizing heavy psychedelia. Trance-like and punishing at times, this trio of psychonauts (John Bundy – bass, vocals / Ryan Lugar – guitar... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Scoot Inn

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11:00pm CDT

New Roman Times

New Roman Times lays out New Wave/post-punk hooks On the Sleeve. It’s got that dancebeat of Radio 4. It’s got the brooding of the Psychedelic Furs. It’s music for arming yourself against the world’s attacks on you. It’s headphone music for introverts who need to have a soundtrack to propel them forward on their mission. It’s train music even if you’re commuting in an automobile. It’s atmospheric in a way you wouldn’t expect, so that you’re waving your arms around, dancing by yourself, listening to old things like the House of Love and the Railway Children. And it’s all worth every moment of being lost inside the wonderful parade of sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - New Granada Records www.newgranada.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13140

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New Roman Times

New Roman Times lays out New Wave/post-punk hooks 'On the Sleeve'. It’s got that dancebeat of Radio 4. It’s got the brooding of the Psychedelic Furs. It’s music for arming yourself against the world’s attacks on you. It’s headphone music for introverts who need to have a... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Ghost Room

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11:00pm CDT

Pearl and the Beard

Pearl and the Beard is three voices, one cello, one guitar, one glockenspiel, one melodica, several drums, one accordion, ninety-six teeth, and one soul. Former strangers Jocelyn Mackenzie, Emily Hope Price, and Jeremy Styles were united in the great city of New York. Each had migrated there from a far corner of the nation with naught but food in their pockets and money in their bellies. Each had the same true love. Since then, the three have nested, and their unique brand of brightly melodic songcraft continues to blossom of its own accord. Pearl and the Beard loves you the way you’ve always been.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11523

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Pearl and the Beard

Independent Brooklyn-based trio Pearl and the Beard is Jeremy Styles (guitar/vocals), Emily Hope Price (cello/vocals), and Jocelyn Mackenzie (percussion/vocals). All individual songwriters, they collaborate to create their genre-bending sound and have been compared to the likes of... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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11:00pm CDT

Pernett

"...the most visionary and perhaps biggest PROGRESSIVE CUMBIA master!" (GENERATIONBASS September 19, 2010) "...this Colombian genius, who keeps expanding his horizon so extraordinarily that he might just be the most creative guy in Tropical music today." (CLUBFONOGRAMA January 28, 2010 ) “Pernett is one of the referents in modern Colombian music. This pioneer of the flourishing alternative movement in his country brings us 'El Mago', an album thatshows a folkloric sensibility touched up with electronic rythms.”('MUSICA COLOMBIANA DE AVANZADA' SBS Radio Online. Australia. Jan. 2010 ) “Pernett adds electronic beats to the music of both Colombian coasts and the resultis the excellent album 'El Mago'. However, 'El Mago;' is a folkloric piece of work, where musicians from the Caribbean and the Pacific join to create contemporary Colombian sounds.” ('EL NUEVO FOLCLOR ELECTRÓNICO DE PERNETT', Radio Gladys Palmera, Spain, NOV. 2009) Pernett is a prolific artist. This visionary of new universal sounds, closes 2010 with an optimum balance. He is definitely going through an amazing creative stage, in which his studio is a laboratory for constant sound and visual experimentation. It is important to highlight that Pernett is now a truly independent artist who manages his career through the new media and digital distribution. His strategy includes a constant bombing of music for free downloads. Pernett is also the head of Comunidad Serankua, an independent artist collective , (comunidadserankua.wordpress.com), where he is a blogger that interviews the community's artists, covers events and features players of the new colombian music scene. His fourth album, titled "El Mago" (The Wizard), is taking him far! This past summer was spent in Spain where he performed at the Pirineos del Sur Festival, Casa de Americas in Madrid and the concert for the Bicentennial of Colombia's independence in the Cubierta de Leganes. The album El Mago is actually playing all over the planet with rave reviews from press in countries like Australia, Spain and USA. It is also nominated as Best Artist Pura Sabrosura at the Premios Shock 2010. Apart from composing, producing, mixing and singing , Pernett shows us his fokloric side by playing percussions and the 'gaita', which is an integral part of his show. All of this without leaving behind his love for technology which make him and electronic artist that handles synthesis and video. He is also in constant collaboration with different artists from all over the planet. The most recent collaboration was a cover of New Order's "Blue Monday" . For this very special version he invited Will Holland, Quantic (acordeon) and Lido Pimienta (voice). On top of this he recently edited some very special remixes for internet, his mixtape Afromidi Caribeño stands out , and has received excellent reviews in specialized blogs. In 2002, Pernett began working on his first release in Bogota. It is during this process that he meets Richard Blair, who apart from engineering and co-producing his first two releases, invited him to make part of Sidestepper. Pernett toured widely with Sidestepper in USA, Mexico, Canada and Europe. The first result of his broad musical experience was ‘Musica Pa Pick Up’ EP (Sony, 2004). Two big hits came out in this work: ‘Huele a Mariacachafa’ and ‘Caribbean Raver’. After an extensive European tour promoting his first EP, he then releases “Cumbia Galactica” EP(2006). In 2008 he released his first full album “Arbol”, a ground breaking work with collaborations from Visitante Calle 13, Son Palenque, Sergio Arias from Malalma, Tostao from Chocquibtown annd Li Saumet from Bomba Estereo. These three releases are considered important exponents of new Colombian music. With 'El Mago' Pernett positions himself as a natural leader of this modern urban folklore, breaking barriers and experimenting with new elements. For this album he was based in Cali where he connects with Hugo Candelario and explores the traditional pacific coast rhythms. On top of this the album has the symphonic touch given by the first string quartet of Cali's Orquesta Filarmonica . 2011 will be a year of great international activity for Pernett. There are several releases in the works, he is finalizing his fifth album and preparing for international festivals and tours already programmed. "...the most visionary and perhaps biggest PROGRESSIVE CUMBIA master!" (GENERATIONBASS September 19, 2010 -Posted by Caballo,) "...this Colombian genius, who keeps expanding his horizon so extraordinarily that he might just be the most creative guy in Tropical music today." (CLUBFONOGRAMA January 28, 2010 - Posted by Carlos Reyes ) “Pernett is one of the referents in modern Colombian music. This pioneer of the flourishing alternative movement in his country brings us 'El Mago', an album that shows a folkloric sensibility touched up with electronic rythms.” ('MUSICA COLOMBIANA DE AVANZADA' SBS Radio Online. Australia. Jan. 2010 ) “Pernett adds electronic beats to the music of both Colombian coasts and the result is the excellent album 'El Mago'. However, 'El Mago;' is a folkloric piece of work, where musicians from the Caribbean and the Pacific join to create contemporary Colombian sounds.” ('EL NUEVO FOLCLOR ELECTRÓNICO DE PERNETT', Radio Gladys Palmera, Spain, NOV. 2009) “Pernett returns with his hands full of tricks and a selection of songs that can bedescribed as his best work so far. A real artist that follows his instincts and his roots,taking them to the next level and presenting them to the world in an album called 'El Mago'. This CD will travel in time transforming Pernett into a pioneer and fearless Latin American producer.”(CD REVIEW, LA FABRIKA USA Nov. 2009)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14601

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Pernett

"...the most visionary and perhaps biggest PROGRESSIVE CUMBIA master!" (GENERATIONBASS September 19, 2010) "...this Colombian genius, who keeps expanding his horizon so extraordinarily that he might just be the most creative guy in Tropical music today." (CLUBFONOGRAMA January 28... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Copa

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Pop Up Animal Kids

Pop Up Animal Kids, a brief description: True music with honest intend for the love of the ritual. Three, four or more souls merging for a moment in time, allowing attentive beholders to synchronize with them. The raw beauty of humans getting together who personally surrender to the animal kid within. It’s ok. They’ll be back. Just a brief trip to the savage and wild pretty lands of distant instants. How will Pop Up Animal Kids as a band be able to pull such a thing off? That’s a very good question and thanks for asking. There is off course a wild combination of instincts, tricks, talents and hard labour needed in order to make such a thing possible. But the real key to the Pop Up chemistry is that the members musically grew up together from day one and they’ve been growing up for over ten years now. Although they will never grow up in social terms of the word, they are now more ready than ever to share their learnings, feelings and accessible one-of-a-kindness with the rest of the world. It’s all there you know, in songs, in words, photographs and drawings. It’s blues, naturally, and grooves, rhythms, or voodoo drums, whatever you want to call it. Songs for sure, but moments first...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12563

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Pop Up Animal Kids

Pop Up Animal Kids, a brief description: True music with honest intend for the love of the ritual. Three, four or more souls merging for a moment in time, allowing attentive beholders to synchronize with them. The raw beauty of humans getting together who personally surrender to the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
BD Riley's

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Rainbow Arabia

RAINBOW ARABIA Averse to any easy classification, Rainbow Arabia's continent-trekking, kaleidoscope pop is rooted in no particular time or place, employing modern technological processes to an array of musical cultures and eras. Close your eyes, spin a globe, extend your finger, let it fall where it may. Chances are unless your digit landed in a body of water, you will be pointing at a stretch of land informing the likeness of Rainbow Arabia. Inspired by the purchase of a Lebanese Casio that played microtonal scales and Eastern beats, Rainbow Arabia quickly recorded their propulsive first EP, The Basta, demonstrating much promise by synthesizing bossa nova and industrial post-punk with heavy Middle Eastern vibes. The EP was met with immediate praise and they released the "Omar K" seven-inch on Merok Records shortly after. Digging deeper for inspiration from the worldly found sounds of Sublime Frequencies compilations, the Los Angeles-based duo's follow-up EP, Kabukimono, expanded the color palette of their "fourth world" pop with dark, Arabic disco/dancehall jams sitting alongside sunnier moments with Caribbean and African flourishes. Rather than restricting themselves to the expanse and musical artifacts of this planet alone, Danny and Tiffany Preston recalibrate their focus aiming their sights upwards into outer space. Nearly a year in the making, Rainbow Arabia's forthcoming first full-length Boys And Diamonds (coming out on the illustrious electronic label Kompakt) is a stunning journey that not only marries East with West but also the past with the future. Immediately, you can hear some familiar elements found in their previous releases: Danny's asymmetrical tribal beats and lysergic pads, Tiffany's labyrinthine fretwork and tick-tock vocal swagger. But you'll also notice: the hooks are stickier and more confident, the rhythms are sturdier, and the production is lusher, even astral, giving the songs more space to breathe. Boys And Diamonds is unmistakably a pop album but also one that comfortably fits in with Kompakt's long-standing lineage of genre-refracting releases. You will be hard up find another record that cohesively brings to mind Siouxsie rubbing elbows with Shabba Ranks, Giorgio Moroder sipping daiquiris in Bali, Desmond Dekker envisioned through skittering footwork, Phil Collins sitting in with Congotronics, even early Madonna produced by Chris and Cosey. Unlikely as all of that sounds, Rainbow Arabia makes it sound easy.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13020

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Rainbow Arabia

RAINBOW ARABIA Averse to any easy classification, Rainbow Arabia's continent-trekking, kaleidoscope pop is rooted in no particular time or place, employing modern technological processes to an array of musical cultures and eras. Close your eyes, spin a globe, extend your finger, let... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Malverde

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RAMESH (DJ Set)

Once upon a time, I played in a band called, "Voxtrot." On June 26th, 2010, Voxtrot closed up shop and ushered in the next era of life, leaving behind a slew of great memories and earthly footprints. All great stories have multiple chapters, and the time for my next chapter has officially arrived. Like a newborn baby thrust upon the rocks, I am soaking up the sound of lapping waves, toughening my skin to head once more unto the breach. This new era of life is one of performance, recording... the whole shebang, but shall begin behind the turntables, in the best company possible. Roll on...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15066

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RAMESH (DJ Set)

Once upon a time, I played in a band called, "Voxtrot." On June 26th, 2010, Voxtrot closed up shop and ushered in the next era of life, leaving behind a slew of great memories and earthly footprints. All great stories have multiple chapters, and the time for my next chapter has officially... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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11:00pm CDT

River City Tanlines

The River City Tanlines (the name being a play on the concept of a “farmer tan”) is a three-piece rock band from Memphis, TN. Together since late 2004, the band has toured extensively in North America and Europe playing clubs and festivals, and has eight releases on various record labels around the world. Their album I’m Your Negative was released by Dirtnap Records out of Portland, OR. Alicja Trout, the principle songwriter, is a veteran of countless noteworthy punk/indie bands over the years, including The Clears (Smells Like Records), The Lost Sounds (Empty Records, In the Red) and her other current projects, MouseRocket and Black Sunday. Likewise, the powerful rhythm section of Terrence Bishop and John Bonds are no strangers to success, having played together behind such names as Jack Oblivian, R.L. Burnside, and Monsieur Jeffrey Evans. In 2009 they appeared in Craig Brewer’s (Hustle and Flow, Black Snake Moan) web-series (and soundtrack) for MTV, Five Dollar Cover, and performed “I’m Your Negative” in a rollerderby fight scene. They also have a song (“Black Knight,” a crowd favorite at live shows) featured in the EA Sports video game Skate. This past year they won a battle of the bands organized for an episode of Samantha Brown’s Great Weekends when the show was filmed in Memphis. RCT last toured the US in July 2010. Links to reviews and here: http://digitalissue.laweekly.com/publication/?i=43218&p=68 http://endhits.portlandmercury.com/endhits/archives/2010/07/15/tonight-in-music-river-city-tanlines Below is an article written about their last showcase at SXSW in 2010. http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2010/03/no_lines_only_river_city_tanli.html Currently the band is recording a new album “Pretty Please” to be released in 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11160

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River City Tanlines

The River City Tanlines (the name being a play on the concept of a "farmer tan") is a three-piece rock band from Memphis, TN. Together since late 2004, the band has toured extensively in North America and Europe playing clubs and festivals, and has eight releases on various record... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Easy Tiger

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Rocky Business

Building a reputation as a must-see band on New York's Lower East Side, Rocky Business is certainly a breath of fresh air. Headed by frontman/emcee Strictly Business and guitarist/producer Jonny On The Rocks, Rocky Business brings together a diverse range of sounds, ranging from Hip Hop to Indie Rock. Both members come from very different backgrounds; Jonny is a Toronto native, while Strictly Business hails from Bed-Stuy Brooklyn. The two first met when Jonny was engineering a studio session for SB in early 2009. While recording SB's tracks, Jonny took an interest in his style, further collaborating artistically, starting a partnership that would become Rocky Business. Since then, Rocky Business has hit the stage with artists such as Diplo, GhostFace Killah, Redman, Rick Ross, HEARTSREVOLUTION, Hey Champ, Theophilus London, Maluca, Ninjasonik, Anton Glamb and Death Set. Rocky Business has made a name for itself in NYC's underground nightlife. Playing at major music venues to dance clubs to illegal loft parties, Rocky Business has also played many festivals such as Northside, SXSW CMJ and events in Europe as well. Most recently, "Army Of Love" and "Find Away," both from their debut EP, shot to the top of Hypemachine charts. Rocky Business' debut EP, A Rebel's Roar, drops March 22nd on FrankRadio/Babygrande Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14647

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Rocky Business

Building a reputation as a must-see band on New York's Lower East Side, Rocky Business is certainly a breath of fresh air. Headed by frontman/emcee Strictly Business and guitarist/producer Jonny On The Rocks, Rocky Business brings together a diverse range of sounds, ranging from Hip... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Habana Bar

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Royal Bangs

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Royal Bangs

Defying monotony is the reason ROYAL BANGS exist. In recording their third album, Flux Outside, the band has proven their ability to challenge the tediousness that consumes the music industry today. With the new album they have reclaimed their identity: three high school friends playing... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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Royal Forest

Austin's Loxsly is now ROYAL FOREST. With deep roots in effects-laden synth pop, new tracks like "Civilwarland" and "Courtesy in Decline" branch into harder-hitting guitar rock. That isn't to say the band has lost elements it's become known for: syncopated snares, layers of warmth, wistful vox, heady harmonies, it's all there, times ten.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11837

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Royal Forest

Royal Forest, a psychedelic rock band from Austin, are not big believers in static sound, though they do appreciate the sound of static. Experimental across media---using analog tape loops in recordings and live at shows, for example---the band strives to reinvent their songs in new... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Marq

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11:00pm CDT

Sainthood Reps

Sainthood Reps was formed in the fall of 2009 and consists of Francesco Montesanto, Derrick Sherman, Bradley Cordaro, and Jani Zubkovs. Briefly following the band's inception, they immediately hit the road touring alongside the likes of All the Day Holiday, Caspian, and the Felix Culpa throughout the first several months of 2010. Their sound reflects a broad spectrum of artists spanning several decades, ranging from 1990's era Noise Rock such as Jesus Lizard, Sonic Youth, Fugazi, and Shellac, to contemporary Post-Rock veterans Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky, to more conventional Indie Rock bands such as Built to Spill, Arcade Fire, Modest Mouse, and Sunny Day Real Estate. Currently, they are amidst recording their debut full length to be released on Tooth and Nail Records, slated for a 2011 release.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14020

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Sainthood Reps

Sainthood Reps was formed in the fall of 2009 and consists of Francesco Montesanto, Derrick Sherman, Bradley Cordaro, and Jani Zubkovs. Briefly following the band's inception, they immediately hit the road touring alongside the likes of All the Day Holiday, Caspian, and the Felix... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Shannon McNally

Shannon McNally Releases Western Ballad Famed Allen Ginsberg Poem Anchors Album out March 22 Shannon McNally in the crux of a prolific phase. Earlier this year, she released the highly acclaimed Coldwater, grounded in her love for J.J. Cale, classic rock and the juncture where blues, soul and country music meet made all the more powerful by the keys of the late, great Jim Dickinson. Now, McNally comes forth with Western Ballad, officially releasing March 22, anchored by the title track written by Allen Ginsberg. McNally, who co-wrote most of the remaining songs with producer and longtime collaborator Mark Bingham, characterizes the record as psychedelic Americana. I knew that working with Mark, (known for being fearless with his music) I couldn't scare him. I could go out as far as I wanted, and he's going to be out even further. The album was born of simple woodshedding between McNally and Bingham at his famed New Orleans Piety Street Studios I just wanted to write, she explains. We had no agenda, no direction, no lofty thoughts about making a record. I was really just excited to see how working with Mark would push me and figured the possibilities were endless.Â Bits and pieces of songs we each had became five songs in two days and I just went with it. And what was born of the session is a collection of songs inspired by themes inherent in the vintage American songbook. It's not a coincidence the pair, who both were living in New Orleans when Katrina hit, finished the record during the days of the oil spill. The songs contemplate mortality, the unity of the downtrodden, the joys of day-to-day life, Native American themes, as well as the treacheries of the ego. It became a wayfaring spiritual record, or a spirit-record as she might say -- driven by her sultry, mellow voice. And Ginsberg'sÂ words tiedÂ it all together in the end. It was the missing link, says McNally. Bingham, A 70s era avant-garde musician and artist who became an in-demand producer-arranger-engineer presiding over countless jazz, rock, pop, blues, zydeco, brass band and hip-hop sessions since relocating to New Orleans, worked musically with Ginsberg for several years, and had done a new arrangement for the piece in the late 80s. He points out I always wanted to hear a singer who could do it justice. And from McNally's perspective the song "was a gift. Allen Ginsberg was one of America's transcendent thinkers and as one of the principal beat era poets, also a principal defining voice of the counter culture- rock and roll has and will always be about questioning authority and knowing oneself. Â That's been my church. In the beginning I didn't know where we were going, but I had complete faith in the process, shares McNally. Memory of a Ghost was the first song they finished and is the first single (available on iTunes now). It is an ode to the world of reflections, where things are backwards and opposite to our everyday world. It's where instincts and distant memories are what guide a person. I like that state and I feel better if I can stay connected in part to it, she says of the song. A tambourine punctuates the surreal and Native American landscape of the song with a bridge sung by Bingham that gives the ghost it's say ' driven by McNally's lead guitar. It's always a blast to follow her guitar solos, shares Bingham. She has the succinct razor's edge style of playing that leaves over-use of technique back in the practice room where it belongs. Shannon, who released her debut Jukebox Sparrows on Capitol Records in 2002, brought True Possessions in to finish with Bingham. It's about coming to terms with the music business. I wrote it post-Katrina, post the downhill slide I felt after Geronimo. I needed to exorcise some toxic experiences of the past 10 years in the business, wipe the tears so that I could continue with my life's work. Thunderhead in many ways is that song's spiritual sibling. It's inspired by the Sundance ceremony that the Indians of the Western Plains do. I wrote it about my daughter Maeve's birth, it's cleansing, and crawling through the fire to bring something new to the world, something better. The record nears the end with the traditional Little Stream of Whiskey, with a James Alsanders march and Anthony Cuccia percussion with some South AfricanÂ style piano -- coupled with the bass following the piano left hand, and pedal steel to top it all off. And then as the closer My Own Second Line, reflects the affliction of madness to the degree that the singer is truly in their own world and in their own marching parade.Â As the joke goes, 'I am not suffering from mental illness, I'm rather enjoying it,' says Bingham. Shannon continues to tour with her band Hot Sauce featuring Eric Deaton on guitar (a disciple of RL Burnside and Junior Kimbrough), Wallace Lester on drums, Jamison Hollister on pedal steel, mandolin and violin, and Greg Spradlin on bass and background vocals. They will be touring in the spring,Â including an appearance at New Orleans JazzFest. Â All this motion has jarred a lot of inspiration and new songs, she shares. I've done a lot of collaborations (including the Grammy nominated tribute to Dickinson, Onward and Upward). And I plan to begin a new Hot Sauce RecordÂ soon, and have begun to lay plans forÂ the release of my work with Dr. John called Small Town Talk ' The Song of Bobby Charles.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13228

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Shannon McNally

"Shannon McNally is one of the more interesting singer songwriters to emerge in first decade of the 21st century." Stereophile Shannon McNally in the crux of a prolific phase. In 2010 she released the highly acclaimed Coldwater, grounded in her love for J.J. Cale, classic rock and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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11:00pm CDT

Simple Circuit

Simple Circuit is from Austin Texas and has been active since November 2009. They independently put out their first 7inch in March of 2010 and this 7inch on Super Secret Records is their second release. (They are real excited about not having to cut, fold and stuff all the copies of this release themselves. All hail Super Secret Records!) It was recently picked up for distribution by Matador Direct The band recently recorded some new songs with Mikey Young of Eddy Current Suppression Ring for a 2011 release and have a track on the upcoming Casual Victim Pile II compilation curated by Gerard Cosloy and released on his newly relaunched 12XU imprint.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14829

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Simple Circuit

Simple Circuit is from Austin Texas and has been active since November 2009. They independently put out their first 7inch in March of 2010 and this 7inch on Super Secret Records is their second release. (They are real excited about not having to cut, fold and stuff all the copies... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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11:00pm CDT

Stamps

Stamps is a Los Angeles indie pop band consisting of former Hush Sound singer/guitarist Bob Morris as well as vocalist/organist Ren Patrick and drummer Adam James. The members of Stamps are no strangers to the rigorous routine of rock 'n roll, with Morris having toured the country, playing thousands of shows on four continents with acts such as OneRepublic, OK Go, Fall Out Boy, The All American Rejects, Jack's Mannequin, Augustana and Phantom Planet in his previous band. However, with Stamps, the band sought to get away from the typical churn and burn cycle of the music industry. "Before, having a major label deal seemed like your meal ticket. But the truth is, you play hundreds of shows a year, watching people connect with your music, and yet you have nothing to show for it. Bands can sell out 1500 seaters and barely pay their rent. We didn't want to be caught in that cycle anymore. We just wanted to create a band with the freedom to have fun and make timeless music, and I was lucky enough to find Ren and Adam along the way." Stamps proudly wears their 60's influences without taking anyone else or themselves too seriously. They know that music is supposed to be entertainment, and they'd cite Steve Martin as an influence as much as they would The Kinks, The Band or Fleetwood Mac. The first EP, Tramps by Stamps, was released in December. The band is currently recording their second effort. Stamps are notorious fun hoarders, but -- they would love to share some of that fun with you at any and all of their upcoming shows.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11453

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Stamps

Stamps is a Los Angeles indie pop band consisting of former Hush Sound singer/guitarist Bob Morris as well as vocalist/organist Ren Patrick and drummer Adam James. The members of Stamps are no strangers to the rigorous routine of rock 'n roll, with Morris having toured the country... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Ale House

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11:00pm CDT

Tamar-kali

Brooklyn native and resident hardcore-soul queen, Tamar-kali, wields her pen and guitar with equal ferocity. Her hard-rocking brand of outsider art leaps from every track on her 2005 solo EP, Geechee Goddess Hardcore Warrior Soul, enchanting you with its melody, while delivering a swift kick to the gut with its incisive emotional core. Her first full-length release, Black Bottom, packs an even harder punch as audiences are invited to gaze deeper into the recesses of this urban warrior’s mind. Her tales of revolution and love may seem contradictory, but the two worlds are inextricably linked by this powerful artist who grasps for the truth in both ideals. Tamar-kali travels a lonely road of independence that finds many artists of her caliber overworked and underappreciated. Her album title is no mere piece of alliteration, but a reflection of where she found herself after a particularly disheartening period. “I was in the ‘Bottom.’ I felt like a shark with no teeth.” But after some soul-searching, she came to a pivotal realization, “I don’t have to fight for a right to exist – I do exist.” From there, the piercing Black Bottom sprang forth and each track drips with the frustration, passion and conviction of an artist on a mission. Her longevity proves that she has what it takes to appeal to hipsters, punks, hip-hop heads and soul/jazz aficionados without compromising her individuality to kowtow to anyone’s expectations. The uninitiated may have discovered Tamar-kali when she appeared in James Spooner’s award-winning Afro-Punk documentary, with clips of her incendiary performances putting the world on notice to her unsung talent. Others saw her dynamic energy support artists like Fishbone and OutKast on the group’s acclaimed sophomore album, ATLiens. A whole new audience will feel her full force when Black Bottom her first full length releasehits the streets this summer. The cathartic, orgasmic emotion Tamar-kali brings with every song leaves her peerless above or underground. One thing to remember with Tamar-kali’s sound is, as with any good piece of drama, there’s a twist. Nothing is exactly as it appears and by the time you discover the trickery, you’re uncontrollably writhing your hips and pumping your fists in the air. As she says in the pulsating “Warrior Bones,” “These warrior bones ache for revolution/but the people ain’t ready.” How can anyone be ready for the aural assault Tamar-kali brings? For warriors and lovers alike, the thrill of the unexpected makes her music all the more necessary.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12853

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Tamar-kali

Brooklyn native and resident hardcore-soul queen, Tamar-kali, wields her pen and guitar with equal ferocity. Her hard-rocking brand of outsider art leaps from every track on her 2005 solo EP, Geechee Goddess Hardcore Warrior Soul, enchanting you with its melody, while delivering a... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Karma Lounge

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Terri Clark

With more than five million albums sold and nearly a dozen Top 10 hits to her credit, Terri Clark has emerged as a singular voice on the country music landscape – driving, passionate, spirited – and every bit her own woman. A dynamic, no-holds-barred live performer – and one of the rare female country artists capable of throwing down some impressive guitar work – the Alberta, Canada native has toured with such superstars as Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, and George Strait on her way to becoming a eight-time, fan-voted Canadian Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year. A prolific songwriter and hard-charging traditionalist, Clark spent years playing dive bars and entering talent competitions before she first hit the charts in 1995 with “Better Things to Do” and never looked back. She is the first Canadian female to be inducted into the prestigious Grand Ole Opry and has received multiple CMA and ACM Female Vocalist nominations, in addition to a pair of Juno Awards and a remarkable 17 CCMA trophies. For close to three years, Terri was the only woman in country music to score a #1 single when she soared up the charts with “I Just Wanna Be Mad,” one of a long string of successes including such hits as “You’re Easy on the Eyes,” “When Boy Meets Girl,” “I Wanna Do It All,” “Poor Poor Pitiful Me,” and “Girls Lie Too.” As songwriter, vocalist, entertainer, and personality, Terri connects with listeners in a very genuine way, at least in part because of her willingness to reach past the obvious for the real-life bottom line in her music, embracing strength and vulnerability, playfulness, sexiness, and a refreshing emotional candor.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15185

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Terri Clark

With more than five million albums sold and nearly a dozen Top 10 hits to her credit, Terri Clark has emerged as a singular voice on the country music landscape – driving, passionate, spirited – and every bit her own woman. A dynamic, no-holds-barred live performer – and one... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Momo's

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11:00pm CDT

The Calm Blue Sea

The Calm Blue Sea is a band from Austin, TX. They make (mostly) instrumental music. Call it post-rock if you need an existing label, but their sound draws on more than the associated loud-quiet-loud canon. The dearly departed internet radio giant WOXY's Futurist blog may have said it best about their debut long player: 'The more appropriate term you should be hearing or reading when the band is described is 'beautiful', because that is the word I could not get out of my mind when listening to the soaring tunes on this record.' Since forming in 2007, The Calm Blue Sea have taken their uniquely cinematic rock on two US tours, released a well-received debut full length album, and a follow-up double album film score. Their incendiary live shows have paired them with giants Mogwai, Caspian, Pelican, the Appleseed Cast, and the Twilight Sad. Additionally, the live performance of their original score for Fritz Lang's Siegfried sold out the Austin cinephile haven Alamo Drafthouse. The Calm Blue Sea have recently signed on as an artist and management client with Modern Outsider Records, also based in Austin.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10897

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The Calm Blue Sea

The Calm Blue Sea’s lushly textured sound is a study in contrast. The Austin, Texas band’s music, like its oceanic name, is at once beautiful and violent, transcendent and triumphant. With songs structured by minutes rather than measures, the foursome marries post-rock fugues... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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The Jezabels

Few bands have made more of the past 12 months than Sydney quartet The Jezabels. Since releasing their second EP, She’s So Hard, in November 2009, the four-piece have toured the country supporting Tegan & Sara, Katie Noonan and Josh Pyke, and as headliners in their own right (selling out shows nationally in the process). They’ve watched Hurt Me, the lead single from She’s So Hard, receive heavy rotation on radio in Australia and abroad, a feat also achieved by its follow-up, Easy To Love. Fittingly, The Jezabels have seen their fanbase grow every step of the way – sometimes in the most unexpected places. “I think the biggest spin-out was when someone from Germany sent us a YouTube clip of them dancing to one of our songs,” grins 23-year-old vocalist Hayley Mary. There have been lessons learned along the way. The constant touring has, says 24-year-old keyboardist Heather Shannon, made the band – completed by guitarist Sam Lockwood (24) and drummer Nik Kaloper (25) – much tighter. Sharing the stage with Tegan & Sara, they learned how to work the biggest rooms of their career. Best of all, the long hours travelling betweens gigs and the routine of performing every night has solidified the band’s understanding of what it is that makes them tick. “I think we have a more consolidated idea of ourselves,” nods Mary. Which brings us to The Jezabels’ new EP, Dark Storm. The third and final release in a trilogy of EPs that began with 2009’s The Man Is Dead, its five songs represent the band’s most confident outing to date – moody, mysterious and epic, yet buzzing with the quartet’s ever-present knack for an irresistible pop hook. Not that writing it was an easy process. “We had a bit of writer’s block,” offers Mary. “We were all stressing and being passive-aggressive, and then someone said, ‘I’m really worried that this isn’t going to be like Hurt Me!’ It was as obvious as that. And we were all like, ‘Yeah, me too!’ As soon as it was said, it was a lot better. We decided to write whether we had a single or not. We realised we can’t function in that way.” Freed of such self-imposed pressures and constraints, the band set about crafting an organic and heartfelt collection of tunes – and, in the process, ended up writing arguably their best songs to date. For the first time in The Jezabels’ career, they allowed the music to grow and evolve in the studio. “We had to put a lot of faith in ourselves working together,” says Shannon. Experimentation was the key word, with Lockwood employing an eBow on the song A Little Piece, and Kaloper using what Shannon calls “a weird percussion instrument” to summon the sound of thunder in the moving title track. For Mary, the new songs provided her with an opportunity to finetune the lyrical themes that informed the band’s first two EPs. “I think the themes of gender and romance that people seem to pick up on are there on the first EP, but they’re much more conscious on the second and third. And because we were linking all the EPs together you could do that – it was like, well, it’s a trilogy, so let’s really explore this.” She is, however, keen to make one thing clear. “We do think it’s funny how dramatic our songs are, and I think you could misconstrue how seriously we take ourselves. There is happiness in there, but it is really cool to write this epic thing and call it Dark Storm! It’s a really serious name, but it’s obviously very melodramatic.” With that cleared up, all that’s left now is to head out on the road again. An October tour of America and Canada will be followed by a headlining trek across Australia, culminating with appearances on festivals such as Wave Rock Weekender, Peats Ridge and the Falls Festivals. It’s a long way from The Jezabels’ humble beginnings in a Sydney University band competition in 2007. “None of us had any expectations at the start of what we were going to do or where we were going to go,” smiles Shannon. “We’ve achieved everything we could have hoped for 10 times over!”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12544

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The Jezabels

Few bands have made more of the past 12 months than Sydney quartet The Jezabels. Since releasing their second EP, She’s So Hard, in November 2009, the four-piece have toured the country supporting Tegan & Sara, Katie Noonan and Josh Pyke, and as headliners in their own right (selling... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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11:00pm CDT

The Krayolas

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The Krayolas

The Krayolas are the last of the Chicano garage rockers -- genuine, Mexified, San Antonio rock ‘n’ roll stars. They achieved cult status as the Tex-Mex Beatles with songs about the drug wars ("Corrido Twelve Heads in a Bag," "Tormenta"), border politics ("1070," "Americano," "Home... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
tenOak

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11:00pm CDT

The Limousines

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The Limousines

Indie Electronic band from SF Bay Area with a new album due for release in April 2013.http://thelimousines.com

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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11:00pm CDT

The Preservation

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The Preservation

The Preservation is a blend of harmonies, driving guitars, bouncy pianos and an amalgam of American music that has come to define Austin bands in the past decade. With a repertoire that is clearly influenced by early 60's girl groups and chamber pop as well as the psych and garage... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Saxon Pub

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11:00pm CDT

The Soundtrack of Our Lives

So, now it's finally arriving...A well hidden treasure soon to be revealed: The Soundtrack of Our Lives "Golden Greats No 1". A fantastic compilation of mind benders from "The greatest post-everything six piece space rock band in the history of the eardrum" (NME). After many US tours and live appearances on Leno, Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Carson Daily and hailed by critics and musicians all over the world - TSOOL is now releasing a lifespan of 19 songs from 5 different albums including 2 brand new killer tracks; "Earthmover" and "Karmageddon". Golden Greats No 1, is a trip of a lifetime and the perfect initiation for the absolute TSOOL beginner, and a confirmation for the already blessed. WIth everything from the TSOOL anthem "Instant Repeater '99" to "Second Life Replay" (just released on the TV series Californication Season 4 soundtrack) explore the mindscape of hte most converging band on planet Earth right now and get ready for a whole new level of existence - get into the groove of TSOOL! - "TSOOL are Godsend!"(MOJO), The Soundtrack of Our Lives are the present, the past & the future of Rock'n'Roll! (Noel Gallagher)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15022

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The Soundtrack of Our Lives

So, now it's finally arriving...A well hidden treasure soon to be revealed: The Soundtrack of Our Lives "Golden Greats No 1". A fantastic compilation of mind benders from "The greatest post-everything six piece space rock band in the history of the eardrum" (NME). After many US tours... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
St David's Bethell Hall

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The Tumbledryer Babies

The Tumbledryer Babies are a minimalist indie band from Southend-on-Sea, a seaside town near London, England. Originally a solo act formed in 2007, the band has since expanded to include two bass guitars, a drum machine and a stylophone. The band are known locally for prolific songwriting and recorded output as well as the ability to capture the attention of everyone in the room. Influences include Florence Foster Jenkins, Leonard Cohen and Captain Beefheart. They have been compared to Darren Hayman, Daniel Johnston, Young Marble Giants, Syd Barrett, Roger McGough, Steve Harley and the Grease soundtrack. “Pitch-perfect bedroom indie” anewbandaday.com “Unabashedly low-key, brilliantly realised and strangely moving all at once” Artrocker magazine “Beautiful!” Kramer "So good!" Nardwuar the Human Serviette “Prolific lo-fi genius” Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11981

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The Tumbledryer Babies

The Tumbledryer Babies are a minimalist indie band from Southend-on-Sea, a seaside town near London, England. Originally a solo act formed in 2007, the band has since expanded to include two bass guitars, a drum machine and a stylophone. The band are known locally for prolific songwriting... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
The Velveeta Room

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11:00pm CDT

Tidal Waves

The crowd is skanking in unison, bouncing up and down like an irie earthquake of rhythm. The maestro with the guitar stops blowing his harmonica and leans into the microphone and shouts: 'Original Music! For Original People!' The crowd screams back in togetherness. The maestro smiles and hits them with another song. Tidal Waves are widely regarded as the hardest working reggae band in South Africa, playing gigs from Oppikoppi to Pretoria, Cape Town to Potchefstroom. Originally from Klerksdorp, a small dustbowl gold mining town about two hours South of Jozi, the band is now based in Yeoville, Johannesburg. The band is made up of five very gifted musicians, the core of the group is held together by Jacob 'Zakes' Wulana on guitar, harmonica and vocals and Sam 'Drumbo' Shoai on drums and vocals. Shadrack “Charlie” Mathopa is on the bass and Abraham “Abrie” Mmakola plays the keys, while Jaco “Mr.” Mans wields the lead guitar. Tidal Waves write and perform original reggae music with traditional African music influences like maskandi and mbaqanga. The sound is original roots reggae with strong rock, ska and blues influences. The band is renowned for performing music in more than 3 languages. Like all good reggae, their lyrics are socially conscious and uplifting, railing against the government for not respecting the Rainbow Nation and imploring their fans to stand up for integration and one love. Other songs have deeply rooted anti war sentiments, while others lament the sad tales of urban South African poverty and the struggle to survive as musicians in the global capitalist economy. Their performances are always high energy and the band plays regularly in Johannesburg and Pretoria as well as touring and gigging nationwide, especially the mother city of Cape Town. Tidal Waves have taken their original music tours to Mozambique, Swaziland and as far abroad as New Zealand and the Seychelles. They also have several successful tours of Europe under their belts, where they performed at the Pukkelpop festival in Belgium and the Mano Mundo festival in the Netherlands, as well as a packed schedule of medium size venues across Belgium and Italy. Tidal Waves are widely respected in South African music circles as an honest, hard working band with an original sound and irie vibes. Because of this they have some of the most ardent, die-hard fans and supporters in the SA music industry. The band was recently featured in the local documentary South Africa Live – a Musical Affair (aired on MTV Base in September) alongside artists such as Freshlyground, Simphiwe Dana and the Parlotones. 2009 marks the 10-year anniversary of Tidal Waves – a decade of original music for original people! The band has just finished recording their latest album “Manifesto” which is due for independent release in November / December 2009. Discography 1999 - Hard Work (Jozi Vibes / BMG) 2002 - Harmonijah (Independent Release) 2005 - Muzik an da Method (Independent Release) 2007 – Afrika (Sheer Sound with Oppikoppi Productions) 2009 – Manifesto (Independent Release) Tidal Waves played a steaming and catching reggae set at the 2005 Pukkelpop festival in Belgium. It was amazing to see how they pulled a fully crowded tent at an alternative festival at the same time as Nick Cave was playing, and got all the people to dance. They really represented the good and bad sides of South Africa with their warm and sunny - but also political - music. Off stage we also greatly appreciated these 100% pure people. Chokri Mahassine, Pukkelpop ‘I've seen Tidal Waves play in a lot of different places already. From a youth house to a casino, from a pub to the famous Pukkelpop festival and I must say, they impress every audience. Definitely one of the best live bands that I have had the pleasure to work with.’ Hans De Reydt, Blafhik Productions This band should raise the South African reggae flag worldwide. They will surely follow in the late South African Reggae father Lucky Dube’s footsteps with their uniquely African Reggae sound. Kwelagobe Sekele, Music Industry Online Though reggae, especially in South Africa, is seen by many as a somewhat limited genre with a loyal but relatively small following, Tidal Waves long ago transcended such stylistic limitations, appealing to all sorts with their clarion call of “original music for original people.” And it’s not just a catchy phrase but a philosophy they follow rigorously, garlanding their basic reggae vibes with a polyglot of influences, creating in the process a sound unlike that of any other reggae band on the planet. JHB Live Tidal Waves are possibly South Africa’s most fearless reggae band. They consistently produce some of the bravest and most hard hitting social commentary in their music. They have found the perfect balance between getting your groove on, and making valid and inspiring social commentary. And music with a message just seems so much more valuable. The music off their new album, Africa, refuses to step back from that incisive cutting social commentary and innovative blending of sounds. Levi’s Original Music Magazine Just as one has not lived the full gamut of South African music until you've heard, say, Natascha Roth perform Busi Mhlongo's Yisa Wabant'a Bami, so too, it is an Mzansi must to catch Tidal Waves playing Lekker Dans, their take on sakkie-sakkie, to a predominantly white Afrikaans audience at an Oppikoppi Festival main stage. Evan Milton, Cape Argus Tidal Waves. Epic name. And it suits their sound – a swell and crash of roots rock reggae with a slow, seductive undertow and a spray of intense energy. They’re humble, hard working, and happy souls. They’ve made challenging life choices and they carry their message with pride. Songs of global domination, the evils of an economy out of balance, spiritual insights and lekker lekker dans are run through with energy and positive intention. And with years of experience, they are equally enthusiastic about emerging talent trailing the country and what it means to the morale of the motherland. Levi's Original Music Magazine
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12376

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Tidal Waves

The crowd is skanking in unison, bouncing up and down like an irie earthquake of rhythm. The maestro with the guitar stops blowing his harmonica and leans into the microphone and shouts: 'Original Music! For Original People!' The crowd screams back in togetherness. The maestro smiles... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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11:00pm CDT

TOKiMONSTA

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TOKiMONSTA

Born and raised in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) was an unfocused pupil of classical piano. However, she has come to use this background to create vast textural soundscapes by utilizing live instruments, percussion, digital manipulation, and dusty vinyl... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Beauty Bar

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11:00pm CDT

Toy Selectah

The mix-master wizard for Monterrey Mexico's Hip Hop en Español Pioneers Control Machete, created a whole new hybrid by mixing mexican soundscapes with contemporary urban riddims. As a Music Producer and Remixer, Toy Hernández has been working with a long list of artist, bands and comtemporary music friends as: Calle 13, M.I.A., Morrisey, Manu Chao, Diplo, Sinden, Eminem, Thievery Corporation, Cypress Hill, Nortec Collective, Kinky, Plastilina Mosh, Paulina Rubio, Federico Aubele, Café Tacvba, Sergent García, Don Omar, Gustavo Cerati, Celso Piña, Notch, Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Alejandro Sanz, Molotov, Babasónicos, Dj Blass, Los Tetas, División Minúscula and many others. Lately he has been galloping rural rhythms of Colombian-Mexican Cumbias, Reggae, and other urban and caribbean styles creating his own trademark sound and collective called Sonidero Nacional. During 2008 and after a collaborative relationship with Diplo, MAD DECENT, the label and crew announced the incorporation of Toy Selectah to their international Urban Global roster. He now lives in Monterrey, Mexico and resides as Creative Director, A&R and CEO of Sones del Mexside his own production company and boutique label, home of recently top ranked Mexican rock band División Minúscula.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14881

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Toy Selectah

The mix-master wizard for Monterrey Mexico's Hip Hop en Español Pioneers Control Machete, created a whole new hybrid by mixing mexican soundscapes with contemporary urban riddims. As a Music Producer and Remixer, Toy Hernández has been working with a long list of artist, bands and... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Friends

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11:00pm CDT

Wires Under Tension

Wires.Under.Tension is a duo based out of The South Bronx. Combining homegrown audio sampling instruments with ferocious beats and adventurous orchestration, WUT's angular gymnastics reflect the raw imagery of their home turf. Multi-instrumentalist Christopher Tignor switches dexterously between violin and the rest of the arsenal while Theo Metz extracts brutal truths from the kit. Together WUT is rethinking what instrumental music can be about when musicianship and restless experimentation rule the scene.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12959

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Wires Under Tension

Wires.Under.Tension is a duo based out of The South Bronx. Combining homegrown audio sampling instruments with ferocious beats and adventurous orchestration, WUT's angular gymnastics reflect the raw imagery of their home turf. Multi-instrumentalist Christopher Tignor switches dexterously... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:00pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am CDT
Lamberts

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11:10pm CDT

Big K.R.I.T.

Imagine Kanye West being born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi. Now imagine him being produced by Organized Noize. That imagery would create music almost identical to the Crooked Letter state’s next hip-hop heavyweight, Big K.R.IT (King remembered in time). The 24-year-old rapper slash producer defied the odds of both his personal life and hip-hop’s current landscape to be the most in-demand and respected rookie on the Cinematic Music Group/Def Jam Records roster. Rapping since twelve-years-old and producing from age 14, KRIT personifies the term Student of the Game. Being a product of one of the smallest cities below the Mason Dixon line the young MC didn’t have the financial means required to purchase tracks and studio time. So K.R.I.T took a much more economical approach and began mastering the MTV Music Generator on his Playstation. Wanting to elevate his sonic craft he then studied local friends who were a bit more advanced in certain areas of production, or sit for hours and watch an engineer homie mix a song. On the lyrical side, Big K.R.I.T kept an ear bent to the cadence and profound pronunciation of great orators like the Notorious B.I.G, Tupac and Pimp C. The Mississippi eagle also bathed in the classic compositions of legendary teams like OutKast and 8ball and MJG. “These guys influenced me because they rapped about what they knew about and they kept it 100,” says K.R.I.T. “Even like an Organized Noize––they stayed true to what they did and branded a sound. So they influenced me to stay true to myself and rap about what I know about.” Instead of making the mistake many a young artist in search of an identity commit––becoming a Xerox copy of their influences–– K.R.I.T developed his own sound. That he was raised on his parents’ soul music (Bobby Womack, Willie Hutch) explains why his production comes rich with rolling percussion, smooth yet potent baselines and keys that are sugar cane sweet. It’s homemade molasses in stereo. With a perfect self-produced score as the backdrop, K.R.I.T uses a fluid and personable flow to captivatingly give his own Merridian, Mississippi narrative, complete with entertaining quips, steely confidence and food for thought. During a time when southern MCs succeed by hanging their hat on their drug dealing history or street lord affiliation, whether authentic or fictitious, K.R.I.T.’s true-to-self approach is a courageous one. “People wanna hear relatable music––something not so far from their every day,” he says, before adding. “A lot of times people get caught up in making a hit and it isn’t timeless because it doesn’t serve a purpose. If I have a voice and the opportunity to speak to millions of people I at least have to say something important.” The Big K.R.I.T. formula was not only pure it was undeniable. His underground ascendance began in 2005 when an Atlanta DJ placed his song “We Gon’ Hate” on their mixtape without request. Feeling validated K.R.I.T decided to put 100% into upgrading his music dreams to reality. The next year he would drop out of Meridian Community College and move to Atlanta. In the peach state, K.R.I.T. would get a crash course in industry biz. Whether it was selling discounted beats to local artists, engineering their sessions and/or mixing their songs–––being that he was talented at more than just beat making––K.R.I.T did it to make ends meet. After a few years of releasing underground music K.R.I.T.’s music started to catch peoples attention, allowing him to entertain the countless music execs and managers who expressed interest in him throughout his years in Atlanta’s underground. One of those interested was Jon “Shipes” Shapiro, head of Cinematic Music Group (Sean Kingston, Nipsey Hussle). The two agreed on a deal in January 2010 and set forth to turn B.K into the next hip-hop superstar. According to Shipes K.R.I.T.’s palpability makes his market potential a no-brainer: “In real life he’s just a kid from a small town whose music is phenomenal.” K.R.I.T. then went to work on his Cinematic Music Group debut, the street album K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. The underground opus that birthed gems like the trunk rattler “Country Shit,” poignant “Children of The World” and irresistible Devin The Dude assisted “Moon & Stars” snatched the attention of many hip-hop heads; none more important than former 50 Cent manager and G-Unit Records President Sha Money XL. Upon receiving an early preview of K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, Sha was “blown away.” So once the veteran exec landed a position at Def Jam as Senior VP of A&R last April he made sure his first signee was K.R.I.T. Though at the time the Mississippi gem’s John Hancock was also being sought aggressively by other labels, K.R.I.T. chose the exec with the most enthusiasm for his music. “Sha just kept saying ‘I love this! I believe in it,’” tells K.R.I.T. “He was just so adamant about it.” Now, the rap game has received a breath of country fresh air: an artist that insists on remaining an individual and feeding his growing audience with feel-good rhythms and “rhymes with morals.” Big K.R.I.T. is in fact The Truth. Within a month of acquiring his deal he was not only critically acclaimed and courted for interviews by media giants like XXL, The Source, Rapradar.com and MTV.com, he gained fans in his own peer group––from buzzing newbies (Wiz Khalifa, Currensy and Smoke Dza) to living legends (Ludacris, Bun B). Today whether its hip-hop lovers in the skyscraping offices of Def Jam or those in the small town of Meridian, MS, they’re all feeling the synergy being churned by the birth of rap’s next royalty. So until Mr. King Remembered In Time releases his 2011 Def Jam debut all hip-hop can do is witness a reign on the rise.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14545

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Big K.R.I.T.

It is rare to find an artist who has both age and wisdom on his side. At just 24 years-old, Big K.R.I.T. possesses the musical intuition of an old soul. Hailing from Meridian, Mississippi, K.R.I.T. (born Justin Scott) grew up listening to early rhythm and blues records in his Grandmother’s... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:10pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:10am CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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11:10pm CDT

Sick Jacken

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Sick Jacken

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:10pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:10am CDT
Venue 222

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11:10pm CDT

The Mullens

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:10pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:10am CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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11:10pm CDT

Vampillia

Vampillia The Brutal Orchestra, which is completely isolated from current music industry and being burdened with both love and hate. Some people say they are like the BOREDOMS holding weapons of melody or ARCADE FIRE hardcore version. Members are consist of 3 vocals; the ugliest rock star Psychic Yamanashi whose voice is nothing but annoying. Another vocal is Death voice from wood cutter Mongoloid who is very manly with secret naive heart. Mysterious Opera voice from beastly monster Velladon. They are backed by 3 strings; Punk and Classic, Progressive, also by piano, twin guitars, base, broadcasting. Main drum is skillful Chikada famous of World's end girlfriend, and support drum is Tatsuya Yoshida from Ruins. There are Toyohito Yoshida from BOREDOMS as a guardian god. Since the very beginning of their activity, they express the chaos of happiness and sadness, which perfectly synchronized with their unique music. It was just 1st year of the band that Rasty Santos (charismatic producer famous for Animal corrective) passionate offered to create 1st album "pop album". Most of live performance music from this album, but it is still unfinished yet. Also they received great reputation during their first New York tour with Tujiko Noriko in 2008. Next year in 2009, they toured in Australia without any advertising but people's word of mouth caused sold out at the venue of 300 people capacity. From the year's end to New Year 2010, they toured 10 shows in Australia again and 8 shows were in Melbourne. They achieved great feat of making all of venues full (from 100 - 400 people capacity). By the way, they always got into crazy troubles during their tours that cannot be explained here and has nothing to do with music. Then, they start energetically working with slogan "YES FUTURE! NO TROUBLE!" 2011 January, an album "Alchemic Heart" is to be world released from important record USA. Also planning to world release two albums "Romance" featuring with Tujiko Noriko as a vocal and "Rule the world = Deathtiny land" contains 24 songs but takes only 24 min 26 sec in total. They are performing at USA's largest music festival SXSW 2011 and followed by 2nd New York tour. Some more tour in USA west coast in summer and Europe tour in fall are being planed. They said that a new project considering Japan is been progressed too. Nobody can take eyes from Vampillia's absolute nonsense and spectacular quixotic activities!!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12267

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Vampillia

about VampilliaVampillia is next alternative music like BOREDOMS from osaka.Tasmania Guitar, Noise guitar, Soul/Funky Bass, Piano, Classical Strings, Velladon on Opera, Mongoloid on the dark metal vocals alongside twin drummers Tarow the Tornado (NICE VIEW, TURTLE ISLAND) and Tatsuya... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:10pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:10am CDT
The Hideout

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11:10pm CDT

Waco Brothers

Ladies and gentlemen, quite possibly the best live rock band on the planet. We've seen them a hundred and sixty seven times, and the Waco Brothers never fail to entertain with their train wreck approach to country. Subtlety is for the weak, so they've chosen the path of optimum mayhem and tomfoolery. In their rollicking career, they have been called everything from the flagship act of the alternative country "movement" to pure butchery. Both are likely to be correct. The line-up, in case you haven't been paying attention: Jon Langford (Mekons, Pine Valley Cosmonauts), Steve Goulding (Mekons, Pine Valley Cosmonauts, Graham Parker & the Rumour), Alan Doughty (Jesus Jones), Deano (Dollar Store, Wreck), Tracy Dear (World's Greatest Living Englishman), and Marc Durante (KMFDM). In a world of corporate-sponsored tours by lame-o alt-rockers complaining about their hotel suites and "country" stars who owe more to Boston than Bakersfield, the Wacos go out every night and play as if their lives depended on it. Their shows at SXSW and CMJ are legendary, and every year threaten to actually collapse under the weight of their runaway brilliance. If you're not drunk, sweaty and out of money at the end of one of their shows, then brother, we pity you.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12827

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Waco Brothers

Ladies and gentlemen, quite possibly the best live rock band on the planet. We've seen them a hundred and sixty seven times, and the Waco Brothers never fail to entertain with their train wreck approach to country. Subtlety is for the weak, so they've chosen the path of optimum mayhem... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:10pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:10am CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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11:15pm CDT

Alex Koll

Alex Koll is a self‐described 'Funnyman and Entertainmenter of variable power and speed.' Developing a taste for the absurd at an early age, Alex's comedy has grown organically to reflect a far‐reaching creativity that has two dirty sneakers planted firmly on the ground. His act dips and weaves between what's right in front of us all and unexpected forays into the strange. Following his Comedy Central debut and a "Best of the New Faces" nod at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival, Alex released Wizard Hello, his first comedy album on Rooftop Comedy's label. Recorded live at his home club, The San Francisco Punch Line, it showcases his signature plain‐wrapped whimsy with a few odd musical treats thrown in for good measure. '...What makes Koll's act special is how he bridges the gulf between askew alt‐comedy and grounded, observational humor. It's a rare quality in the alternative‐comedy community, where many are intent on outquirking one another. Whether going on obscure tangents or offering up more straightforward observations, Koll's comic voice is his own.' ‐ SF Weekly
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15216

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Alex Koll

Alex Koll is a self‐described 'Funnyman and Entertainmenter of variable power and speed.' Developing a taste for the absurd at an early age, Alex's comedy has grown organically to reflect a far‐reaching creativity that has two dirty sneakers planted firmly on the ground. His act... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Amy Schumer

Artists

Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer’s blend of wholesome, girl-next-door looks and edgy comedy has earned her a rapid rise in the comedy world. She shot to the forefront of the comedy scene as the stand out of Comedy Central’s Roast of Charlie Sheen. She has since performed on Conan, appeared on The... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Beardyman

What exactly is Beardyman? One minute he's winning the UK Beatbox competition, twice, next he's winning best MC at Breakspoll, then he's playing a sold-out run of solo comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. A uniquely gifted performer, his refusal to be put in a box has seen him beatbox all over the world including support slots touring with Groove Armada and hosting huge festival main stages. However, frustrated with the restrictions of the human mouth, but still obsessed with it's unparalleled capabilities, Beardyman has quickly became a leading figure in the emerging trend of live-looping, being the first to appropriate the Korg Kaoss Pad as a live-looping tool and pushing his beatbox-based art form into the entrancing and uncharted realms of live-production. Now, when playing to screaming fans all over the world, he uses an ever-growing arsenal of sound manipulation technology to take the ever-growing crowds with him on full-length musical journeys, darting from exhilaratingly ad-hoc rave-up to comedic musings and interpretations and mash-ups of classic tunes from a huge range of genres. His YouTube videos, which range from the comedic and ridiculous to the downright breathtaking, have been viewed tens of millions of times and it's hard to find a bad comment on any of them. His debut album is completely nuts, but absolutely enthralling: a hilarious and screw-face inducing roller-coaster ride through the twisted mind of a high-functioning musical savant. As challenging as it is entertaining, it's a genre-crossing yet highly focused expertly-produced master-work which is set to smash peoples expectations once again. The first single from ‘I Done A Album’ is Where Does Your Mind Go: a warped, and unusual electro-ballad, this track showcases Beardyman as an artist capable of delivering songs with lyrics as twisted and introverted as Nine-Inch-Nails or Sonic Youth whilst being truly unique in sound and production style, echoing French house but being somehow closer to Chemical Brothers meets T-Rex. Cool, yet tense, it worms its way in and out of balladry and build-up, finally settling on banging gutter-strut electro-tear-out before disappearing into atmospherics again leaving the listener disorientated but invigorated.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14433

Artists

Beardyman

A leading light on the Beatbox scene since he landed on it with a bang in the mid noughties, Beardyman, (real name Darren Foreman) has always pushed beatbox way beyond what most beatboxers consider its limits. A uniquely gifted performer, his refusal to be put in a box has seen... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
La Zona Rosa

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11:15pm CDT

Brody Stevens

Artists

Brody Stevens

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Christopher Cubas

Artists

Christopher Cubas

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Darryl Lenox

Darryl Lenox is judge, jury, and executioner when he takes the stage, and he presides over the courtroom of comedy with authority. The result: insightful, incisive, and always authentic comic justice that punishes the absurdity of the everyday with a life sentence of laughter without parole. Lenox originally entered the world of stand-up on a dare, but once he started he never looked back. After a friend challenged him to stop talking and start living, he entered an open mic competition in Seattle and the rest is history. Admittedly, his first set wasn’t flawless, but it did plant a seed that would grow into lifelong passion. Lenox embraced his gift, fought hard and the people began to talk. Seizing every opportunity, Darryl won more and more stage time throughout the Northwest, revealing the makings of a world-class stand-up comedian. Before long he had earned a well deserved place in the world of professional stand-up comedy. Even though life has not always been easy for Lenox, having been afflicted with deteriorating eyesight since his youth, he quickly shrugs off any notion of self-pity with disarming insight. He quips, “I can’t see two feet in front of me, but I can see tomorrow.” If laughter and aching sides are any indication, tomorrow looks incredibly bright for this driven entertainer. Audiences everywhere agree: Darryl Lenox is here to stay and we hope his comic courtroom will be in session for a long time to come.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14941

Artists

Darryl Lenox

Darryl Lenox is judge, jury, and executioner when he takes the stage, and he presides over the courtroom of comedy with authority. The result: insightful, incisive, and always authentic comic justice that punishes the absurdity of the everyday with a life sentence of laughter without... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Donald Glover

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Donald Glover

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Elias Haslanger

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Elias Haslanger is deeply influenced by the profound and powerful heritages of John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, and many, many other jazz greats. Growing up listening and playing music at a very young age, Elias has also studied the history of Western classical music and all forms of American music. Elias embeds the best of these traditions into the foundations of his own playing and into the heart of his own compositions. Elias is a dynamic, young saxophonist/composer who has played with artists Ellis Marsalis, Maynard Ferguson, Harry Connick, Jr., Martin Banks, Wynton Marsalis, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Tony Campise, Asleep at the Wheel, Mitch Watkins, James Polk, and countless others. Elias has opened for the legendary McCoy Tyner and jazz greats Kenny Garrett and Terence Blanchard. Elias has performed around the United States and Europe at clubs like Snug Harbor in New Orleans, Jazz Alley in Seattle, The Elephant in Austin, and The Blue Note in New York. He has also acted as a guest artist/lecturer at universities around the nation. Mentored by the legendary saxophonists Harvey Pittel and Dick Oatts, Elias began to explore the instrument's vast potential by studying saxophone at the University of Texas and then at the Manhattan School of Music. His interest in writing music culminated in a Master's Degree in Composition at Southwest Texas State University. In 1997, Elias was awarded the Jazz Instrumental Soloist College Outstanding Performance for the 20th Annual Downbeat Student Music Awards and in 1998, Elias was awarded the Mitte Scholarship from SWTSU for academic achievement. Elias taught theory, saxophone and composition at SWTSU in San Marcos for a year before moving to New York. Recently, after 4 years & 3 months in Brooklyn, Elias has returned to his roots in Austin where he pursues his dream of playing music and living a balanced life. Elias has recorded 4 critically acclaimed CD's; Standards, For the Moment, Kicks are For Kids, and Dream Story, all of which have been played on radio stations around the world. Elias' playing has drawn comparisons to John Coltrane, Ben Webster, and Sonny Rollins. Elias' 3rd CD "Kicks are for Kids", which features Ellis Marsalis, reached #4 on Gavin Jazz charts with 180 radio stations around the country playing it. "For the Moment" received substantial national airplay, reaching #11 on the Gavin Jazz charts and #14 on the Jazziz Radioactive chart. Elias was voted Best Horn player at the 1997 Austin Music Awards and Best Jazz Group at the 2000 Austin Music Awards. "Kicks are for Kids" was voted as one of the top five jazz records of the year by Rick Mitchell of the Houston Chronicle, while the Austin Chronicle's writers Jay Tractenburg and Christopher Hess voted it as the #1 and #3 best record of all Austin Artists. Downbeat magazine writer Michael Point voted "Kicks are for Kids" as one of the top ten best CD's to come out of Austin in the 90's. Elias has been featured in many national publications including Billboard, JazzTimes, Cadence, Texas Monthly, and JazzIs. Elias' latest CD “Dream Story”, just released, is already receiving national radio play and drawing critical acclaim from writers, musicians and critics alike. "Simply put, Haslanger is a major talent who could find his way into the upper echelons of jazz with a judicious marketing push and smaller gaps between recordings." -Glenn Astarita, AllAboutJazz.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12657

Artists

Elias Haslanger

Over the span of his 25-year music career, native Texan and Austin resident Elias Haslanger has carved a unique and distinguished place in jazz history as a saxophonist, composer, and band leader, whose playing and writing has drawn comparisons to John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Ben... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
Elephant Room

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11:15pm CDT

Glenn Wool

Artists

Glenn Wool

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Jena Friedman

Jena Friedman is a stand up comedian, writer and actor based in New York. Her short films have been featured on New York Magazine's Daily Intel, Glamour, Salon, VH1's Best Week Ever, Gawker, Current TV, The Huffington Post and Comedy Central. She performs stand up around the U.S. and all over the world, most recently in Berlin, Paris and London and will be featured in the Glasgow International Comedy Festival in April 2011. In addition, her dark comedic musical, The Refugee Girls Revue, is currently playing off-broadway at Theatre 80 in New York City. For more info, check out www.jenafriedman.com.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14942

Artists

Jena Friedman

Jena Friedman is a stand up comedian, writer and actor based in New York. Her short films have been featured on New York Magazine's Daily Intel, Glamour, Salon, VH1's Best Week Ever, Gawker, Current TV, The Huffington Post and Comedy Central. She performs stand up around the U.S... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Kurt Braunohler

Kurt Braunohler has performed at SXSW, Bonaroo, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (IF.Comedy Award nominee), Melbourne Comedy Festival (Barry Award Winner), HBO US Comedy Arts Festival, Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, the HBO Vegas Comedy Festival, the Chicago Improv Festival (Improv Ensemble fo the Year” Award Winner) and numerous colleges in the US. His web-series "Penelope: Princess of Pets" was recently made into a for-broadcast pilot for Channel 4 in London. He also co-wrote, directed and produced a music video for the New Pornographers. His other creations include the Hot Tub Variety show (voted "Best New Variety Show" by Time-Out New York,) www.chengwin.com, which was voted by the Village Voice as "Best Hilarious Insane Guerilla Theatre." You can see him on "Delocated" this season for like 1 minute.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14943

Artists

Kurt Braunohler

Kurt Braunohler has done many things. He's been on the TV on shows like Delocated, The Heart She Holler, Bob’s Burgers, Comedy Central Presents, Jon Benjamin Has a Van, Assy McGee, Human Giant and too many other shows that he’s too embarrassed to write about here. And he has performed... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
Esther's Follies

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11:15pm CDT

Le Butcherettes

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Le Butcherettes

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
Emo's Annex

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11:15pm CDT

Lelia Broussard

My career in bullet points because bios are boring. - i was an egg, then i was fertilized, then i was born - first concert, paul simon age 3 the cajun dome in Lafayette Louisiana. cool - Cajun Dome again, age 6, I sang Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” in front of 15,000 people, they cheered, that was cooler - sang incessantly all through childhood, annoyed the crap out of my mother - i once had 15 cats.creepy right? - the first song i wrote was about my orthodontist - recorded my first record in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - moved to new york when i was 17 - waited tables, got fired for yelling at my boss (he was a special kind of douche) - i’ve been an under paid full time musician ever since. - started working with writer and producer rob fusari (of bootylicious and now miz lady gaga fame) - toured extensively throughout the US - signed a publishing deal with Rondor Universal Music Group - moved to Los Angeles, California - met Snoop Dogg (I like to call him Mr. Dogg) at the Grammy’s (did I say met? I mean I saw him) - wrote wrote wrote - recorded Waiting On The 9 with producer, Dave Trumfio (Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Built to Spill) - Wrote a song about a sad robot in love called “Satellite” - Another Record “Masquerade” with Dan Romer, producer extraordinaire coming out Nov 2nd 2010 - On Tour everywhere 2010/2011
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13684

Artists

Lelia Broussard

My career in bullet points because bios are boring. - i was an egg, then i was fertilized, then i was born - first concert, paul simon age 3 the cajun dome in Lafayette Louisiana. cool - Cajun Dome again, age 6, I sang Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” in front of 15,000 people, they cheered... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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11:15pm CDT

Mr. Lewis and The Funeral 5

With Delirium Tremendous, their long awaited follow up to their debut record, Murder, And The Art Of The Dance, Mr. Lewis & The Funeral 5 are set to make quite the racket in 2011 like sailors come to port after a long trip at sea. Roughly formed in 2004, they've settled into the line up of Gregory Lewis as vocalist/guitarist, James Sheeran on the drums, Rob Metcalfe on guitar and percussion, Danny "Dervish" Smith on bass, Phil Howard on keyboard and percussion and Jimmy Bonura on saxophone. Together, they will take their own brand of barrel house cabaret rock to the masses with vim and vigor throughout the next year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11297

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Mr. Lewis and The Funeral 5

When fedora-wearing, experimentation-loving punk rockers get fed up with the status quo, anything can happen...” – Austin Chronicle Macabre + Cabaret = Macabaret. It's a word that had to be coined, because how does one describe a group such as Mr. Lewis and The Funeral 5? On its... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:15pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am CDT
Headhunters

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11:20pm CDT

Aceyalone

Eddie Hayes, better known by his stage name Aceyalone, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the Freestyle Fellowship. Apart from his role in Freestyle Fellowship, Aceyalone is also a member of Haiku D'Etat (with Mikah 9 and Abstract Rude) and The A-Team (with Abstract Rude), and he is a co-founder of Project Blowed. After releasing a pair of albums with the Freestyle Fellowship, To Whom it May Concern... and Innercity Griots, as well as the 1994 Project Blowed compilation, Acey signed to Capitol Records and released his highly acclaimed solo debut All Balls Don't Bounce in 1995. He returned three years later with his second album, A Book of Human Language, a collaboration with producer Mumbles. In 1999, he released a self-titled group album with Haiku D'Etat. In 2000, The A-Team released their first album as a duo, titled Who Framed the A-Team?. Acey returned solo again in 2001 with his third solo album, Accepted Eclectic. In 2002, the Freestyle Fellowship returned after 9 years for the release of their third group album, Shockadoom. 2002 and 2003 saw two more solo releases, Hip Hop and the World We Live In and Love & Hate and another A-Team album ('Lab Down Under'). In 2006, Aceyalone released two more solo projects, first, Magnificent City, a collaboration with producer RJD2, followed by Grand Imperial. Acey has also gained national prominence by being featured on numerous 2K Sports games.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14004

Artists

Aceyalone

Eddie Hayes, better known by his stage name Aceyalone, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the Freestyle Fellowship. Apart from his role in Freestyle Fellowship, Aceyalone is also a member of Haiku D'Etat (with Mikah 9 and Abstract Rude) and The A-Team (with Abstract... Read More →

Freestyle Fellowship

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:20pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:20am CDT
Fuze

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11:20pm CDT

Fat Pimp

Artists

Fat Pimp

Fat Pimp Bio An emerging music pioneer of the new D-town (Dallas) sound is producer/artist Fat Pimp. Mr. Rack Daddy was born in Houston but later relocating to Duncanville, a suburb of Dallas. Fat Pimp, given his moniker by a high school classmate, began developing his love for music... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:20pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:20am CDT
Klub Krucial

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11:20pm CDT

Kydd

Born and raised in Austin, TX, Randell Jones, 'Kydd', is no stranger to music and is hailed for his lyrical ingenuity. As a child, music took center stage in Kydd's life and was his first love; his unique style and astute unparalleled sound was greatly influenced by renowned artist such as Jay-Z, Lauren Hill, J Dilla, Mary J Blige, Kanye West, Slum Village, and Tribe Called Quest. Kydd may be from the South but his style is unlike that of any other southern artist and he doesn't kid around when music is involved. When most people think of Texas music, they typically assume that its sound will be similar to that of the slowed down, deep base infused 'Screw' of Houston or the upbeat dance music of Dallas. While both styles are well-known and respected in the South, they are in starch contrast to Kydd's sound, which observers note as 'uniquely-Kydd's.' Being a talented rapper and outstanding singer-songwriter, Kydd's lyrical rhythm and melodic performance is quickly discerned as breaching the borders of Alternative Rock, R&B and Rap genres, purely Experimental Hip-Hop. Kydd's stage presence and performance is a far cry from the usual Hip-Hop show and unlike most rappers who have only a DJ and a hype man, Kydd's shows involve a more elaborate set up -Kydd encompasses a FULL-LIVE band including a drummer, DJ, hype man, and guitarist. He is consecutively an official SXSW performer for two consecutive years, to being awarded an Austin Hip Hop Awards Best Lyricist Of The Year Award in 2009. Kydd has also done collaborations some of the heavy hitters in the new movement of hip-hop, from GLC to Pac Div to The Cool Kids to Yelawolf. Kydd is constantly touring on national and international tours, he was on the LRG 2010 HomeGrown Tour, G.O.O.D. Music's Big Sean 'What You Doin' College Tour, The Smoker's Club Tour, 2010 Sneaker Pimps Tour, The Cool Kids Oklahoma and Texas tour, and many more. Kydd's amazing live performances is just what the doctor ordered for todays ailing music industry, and is truly what all Hip-Hop fans have been waiting for. Kydd's highly anticipated mixtape, 'The Sounds in My Head 2' is slated to be released in April of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14659

Artists

Kydd

Born and raised in Austin, TX, Randell Jones, aka “Kydd”, is no stranger to music and is hailed for his lyrical ingenuity. Music was his first love as a child and soon took center stage in Kydd’s life. Being the second oldest out of eight siblings, his mind and his music matured... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:20pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:20am CDT
Red 7 Patio

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11:30pm CDT

Blue King Brown

Blue King Brown, Australia's premier Urban roots crew, are Comin' to conquer! With the drop of their new record WORLDWIZE Part 1 North & South, (receiving a string of 4 & 5 star reviews across the Nation) they have established themselves as one of Australia's most engaging, unique & quality acts. Hard hitting lyrics and groove, yet delivered in the most accessible way. Come as you are, put your fist in the Air, bounce to da beat, rock out up the front row or chill up the back. Their power packed live show is second to none & now world renowned, they've played across the planet, through EUROPE, UK, CANADA, USA, & JAPAN rocking crowds from Tokyo to Texas and everywhere in between. The new album saw them working alongside the Legendary Sly & Robbie, special Guests such as Queen Ifrica & Jah Mason, engineers such as James 'Bonzai' Caruso (Gwen Stefani, Nas, Damien Marley, Madonna) Colin 'Bulby' York from Kingston, Jamaica (Rihanna, Jimmy Cliff, Britney Spears, Madonna, Michael Franti, UB40) & Chris Macro (Scribe, Katchafire). They now bring their hot new International sound to the stage. Lead by the multi talented, relentless energy of Natalie Pa'apa'a this group is the real deal;
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14148

Artists

Blue King Brown

Blue King Brown, Australia's premier Urban roots crew, are Comin' to conquer! With the drop of their new record WORLDWIZE Part 1 North & South, (receiving a string of 4 & 5 star reviews across the Nation) they have established themselves as one of Australia's most engaging, unique... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:30pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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11:30pm CDT

Cary Brothers

Cary Brothers is an indie rock singer-songwriter from Los Angeles best known for his song "Blue Eyes" from the Grammy-winning "Garden State" Soundtrack. Brothers recently released his second album "Under Control," which premiered at #1 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter Chart. He has had over 60 songs featured in TV shows like "Grey's Anatomy," "Bones," and the recent hit teen film "Easy A" in addition to appearances on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and "The Late Late Show." He is the co-creator of The Hotel Cafe Tour and has toured worldwide with artists such as Imogen Heap, Sara Bareilles, and The Fray. In the electronic dance music world, Brothers has found success collaborating with DJ Tiesto on a club remix of his song "Ride" as well as original material for Tiesto's latest collection "Kaleidoscope."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14298

Artists

Cary Brothers

Cary Brothers is an indie singer-songwriter from Los Angeles who first gained national attention for his song "Blue Eyes" on the Grammy-winning "Garden State" Soundtrack. Brothers recently released his second album "Under Control," which premiered at #1 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:30pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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11:30pm CDT

Jukebox the Ghost

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Jukebox the Ghost

The appeal of a modern, on the rise indie band like Jukebox the Ghost is simple: They write catchy songs. On top of that, they’re dynamic, skilled musicians. The band’s records are carefully structured, yet wildly diverse affairs. And the live show? Energetic, crowd-pleasing... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:30pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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11:30pm CDT

Oh Land

"What does it sound like? What does it smell like? What does it look like? How does it feel? I always ask myself these questions when I'm writing," says singer and producer Nanna Øland Fabricius. "I think that Oh Land has a unique landscape all on its own. I strive to make the possibilities endless and to have all the senses collide in to a language on their own." Her multi-sensory approach to songwriting has been present from the beginning. Before Oh Land had a name, or even songs, she was a restless child on the outskirts of Copenhagen, where she wove together imaginary languages, characters, and magazines. Though she didn’t know it then, this sense of play would develop naturally into the skewed and rich aesthetic of Oh Land’s music and performance style. She is the product of extremes. A disciplined ballet dancer who was educated with the Royal Danish and Royal Swedish Ballet schools coupled with a “circus-like” upbringing courtesy of a family of creative souls. Their unique and individual talents have left deep imprints on how Oh Land experiences and interprets the world around her. Performance has always been a part of her personal expression as nurtured by the performances of those closest to her. Whether she was learning to see from a sister who designs clothing, to hear from her opera singer mother, or to touch from her church organist father; the mixture of this unique upbringing has contributed to the multi-faceted layers of an ever evolving Oh Land. Oh Land’s music bears the fruit of this incredibly stimulating childhood. She has created a soundscape that dreams as hard as it dances. Her performance style confronts the audience with elements as sonically and visually diverse as drum pads, an omnichord, and a front projector system that broadcasts homemade visuals across balloons. "I want my music to feel like 2050 meets something really classic, like meeting a stranger that feels as familiar as an old friend." says Oh Land. Her approach to songwriting reaches beyond melody to touch on shared experience; her music simultaneously incorporates the whirrs, tics, and thumps of machinery and the soft, human tug of strings and delicately layered vocals. It was this dual quality of her music – human, yet otherworldly -- that landed this peculiar, talented, and determined artist on the radar of Epic Records during a 2009 showcase at SXSW at the end of a brief US tour that Oh Land booked herself. Used to pushing the boundaries of her talent, Oh Land relocated to Brooklyn at the beginning of 2010 to write the latest chapters of her whirlwind story: an ever-evolving album that features speaker-panning samples, honeyed hooks, and the knob-twiddling skills of Dan Carey (The Kills, Franz Ferdinand, Hot Chip) and Dave McCracken (Depeche Mode, Beyoncé, AFI). The jungle drumming and layered vocals of “White Nights” evokes a quest to find peace and a sense of home in the chaos of a city that never sleeps. She sings, “There’s a restlessness in me/Keeps me up ’till the dawn/There is no silence/I will keep following the sirens,” alluding to both the noise and throb of the city and the mythological seducers that call to lonely sailors. “I wanted my new album to strike a balance between the big city and nature,” she explains, “because they’re both pulling me in different directions all the time. I live and grow in the eye of the storm.” That duality is also at play in the steady pulse and lavish loops of “Sun of a Gun,” which layers literal references to the sun (“a symbol of the divine that we’re now afraid of”) over unflinching comparisons to the twilight of an ill-fated relationship. Oh Land’s lyrics evoke storybook imagery that is both rich and moving, inviting the listener to step to the edge of the rabbit hole and plummet. For instance, “Wolf & I” works as both a trippy, heart-stirring ballad as well as a “modern fable about doubt and fear” that tells the tale of a love triangle between a wolf, the sun, and the moon. If her music contains an allegorical element, her connection to performance is almost spiritual. “Even when I was really little and feeling angry about something,” she says, “I knew to shut up the second I went backstage. There’s this magic about performing that’s very holy to me.” That spell was broken ever so briefly when a major back injury caused her ballet career to come to an abrupt halt after being told by a doctor that she would never dance again. “I was like a black hole during that period,” admits Oh Land. “The only thing that got me through it was music, because I felt like I could still dance through it; like I could lie down, close my eyes, and figure out melodies without moving.” This dark period led her to discover that the entire reason she danced in the first place was because of music and that was the creative medium she wanted to mold as her own. This discovery manifested itself in Oh Land’s self-produced debut album, Fauna. Released in 2008 by Scandinavian tastemaker/producer/DJ, Kasper Bjorke, the album featured Oh Land’s first 10 tracks as an artist - lush otherworldly soundscapes that wouldn’t sound out of place alongside the Bjork LPs and trip-hop tracks that she obsessed over while growing up. Her recovery and seamless transition to songwriting is revisited in the new track “Break the Chain,” a heady but hopeful reflection on Oh Land’s journey to reclaim her self-expression and bring to light the ideas that have flooded her subconscious from the start. To try to wrap your head around her disparate influences and patchwork influences might sound complicated, but if you ask Oh Land, what she’s doing now isn’t all that different than the years she spent “styling” clothes her mother made, or teaching younger dance students new routines behind the backs of their teacher. She has always taken the raw materials of expression and used them her way. “When I was younger,” says Oh Land, “We didn’t think, ‘Let’s play with our Barbie dolls or a board game today.’ We were building our own universes. And nothing’s changed, except now I have an audience beyond my parents.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15265

Artists

Oh Land

"What does it sound like? What does it smell like? What does it look like? How does it feel? I always ask myself these questions when I'm writing," says singer and producer Nanna Øland Fabricius. "I think that Oh Land has a unique landscape all on its own. I strive to make the possibilities... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:30pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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11:30pm CDT

Panic! At The Disco

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Panic! At The Disco

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:30pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am CDT
Stubb's

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11:30pm CDT

Schlachthofbronx (with Spoek Mathambo)

Munich is more then Oktoberfest and - musically speakin - "Giorgio Moroder" Disco music. Few people know that the capital of Bavaria is not only a hot spot for beer but also for BASS music. Over the last few years the Munich scene development was quite healthy, with the two guys from Schlachthofbronx getting the most exposure, playing raves with the big names of the Global Bass scene, like Buraka Som Sistema, Major Lazer, etc... After an earlier blog buzz and due to the great media feedback on the launch of their selftitled full length debut-album (on Disko B) they toured all over Europe and even represented their airhorn-heavy sound in Southafrica in 2009. The album features guest singers from Costa Rica and Mali, joint work with brassbands from Bavaria, rappers from Southafrica as well as a ghettotek-collabo with german MC Ron Foto. Berlin based tropicalbasslabel Man Recordings released two EPs, including their smasher „Ayoba“ with Southafrican superstar-MC Spoek Mathambo and new swedish riot grrrl Gnucci Banana on vocal duties in 2010. With their album and the EPs (as well as countless hi-profile remixes, see list below) under their belt they played almost all important festivals across Europe - like Lowlands, Roskilde, Eurokennes, Frequency, Dour or Melt. They left crowd after crowd with happy sweaty smiles after a powerpack of schlachthofbronx´ takes on Rave, Dancehall, Dubstep, Baile Funk, Bounce, Cumbia, soca and Traditional bavarian music – always custommade and targeted on maximal dancefloor impact. After a busy years end of 2010, including being asked to support grammy/oscar-nominated pop princess M.I.A. on her Eurotour the guys from Schlachthofbronx are set to go even bigger in 2011, with strong new releases like their upcoming EP on Diplo's Mad Decent fuelling their constant touring through all clubs that are ready for some serious bass, sirens n airhorns -and which can spell their name correctly!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12522

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Schlachthofbronx (with Spoek Mathambo)

Munich is more then Oktoberfest and - musically speakin - "Giorgio Moroder" Disco music. Few people know that the capital of Bavaria is not only a hot spot for beer but also for BASS music. Over the last few years the Munich scene development was quite healthy, with the two guys from... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:30pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am CDT
Friends

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11:30pm CDT

Tulsa

New album "Espera la pálida" in english "The pale waits" (Subterfuge records) released on january 19th 2010 Tulsa is the world´s capital of petroleum but it is also the world´s capital of the lack of love and/or affection. Tha band, having as front woman Miren Iza proved with their previous album "Solo me has rozado" (Subterfuge 2007) how you can extract musical gold from the well of disillusion and discourage. Now they come back again to demonstrate it with their new album "Espera la Pálida", and still with a better and bigger eloquence. They still stick to the American sounds in their more alternative feature, but they move over rock, country and mid west pop, with some honest spanish lyrics, even though she used to write in english. "I would only write in english again if i would fall in love with an american guy, he would take me to live to Wichita and after 20 years living there in our caravan, i would feel the desperate need to comunicate with my neightbours" says Miren in a letter. Certainly "Espera la pálida" could have been named "Solo me has rozado, the revenge" bu the truth is that this album is a different beast, a more calmed one and at the same time a more wild one, if this makes any sense. Yes it does: because her strenght lies in her calm bitterness and in the gentleness of that detail. This album was produced by Karlos Osinaga (Lisabo) who seems to have inspired the band to eliminate all the superfluous parts, and to concetrate in the essence of sound and feelings...recording live - and without shaking to many sounds, saving the voice - in order to capture the real pulse of truth. We could compare it with South San Gabriel, but it is maybe better to talk about Centro-Matic, because of the album´s more naturalized sound. Lyrics talk about the end and lack of love, of course...Tulsa it´s about this, she is the mecca of the broken hearts. "Something inside of has broken/has broken like a nut/ I had asked this not to happen to you and me", sings Miren in her song "Something has changed for ever"... the efects of her music are painfull at the same time that they are a pleasure...we talk about music for sinking drugadicts. Still there is also a lot of capitulation, of admitting the concept of "consequence", stops and reflection before starting a new series of catastrophic (or inspiring, depends on the point of view) unhappiness. You can definitively see a new maturity in the band.... The end of the CD is near -better in vynil, digital or as the Nick Cave´s style- so with the last stop, you can feel how your wounds start to heel. The Pale waits: repairs and protects.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14624

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Tulsa

Tulsa is the world´s capital of petroleum but it is also the world´s capital of the lack of love and/or affection. Tha band, having as front woman Miren Iza proved with their previous album "Solo me has rozado" (Subterfuge 2007) how you can extract musical gold from the well of... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:30pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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11:30pm CDT

Turbo Fruits

Who: Turbo Fruits (Jonas Stein: vocals, guitar; Dave McCowen: bass, vocals; Matt Hearn: drums; Kingsley Brock: guitar, vocals) What: Garage rock Where: Nashville, Tennessee History: From 2004‐2008, Jonas was the guitarist in the late, great Be Your Own Pet. The first Turbo Fruits album came out as a side project in August 2007 on Ecstatic Peace Records. "Volcano," a song inspired by an electric bong of the same name, was a minor sensation on the evening shows on BBC Radio 1. "Tenacious, canines-clamped-to-the-calves-style garage-punk clatter, "Volcano" especially, a standout murder-blues pranker, summoning the image of Nick Cave steering a dragster over the Bailey's aisle of Thresher's to get the good stuff. It's callous, but seemingly, the less they care the better it gets." - NME
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12747

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Turbo Fruits

“Dave, tell ‘em about your wrestling record” “Three wins, sixteen defeats. Beat the same kid twice. Lost to the state champion in six seconds” Clearly, the Turbo Fruits are not athletes. They are, however, a rock n roll band and one that could likely take your state rock... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:30pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am CDT
Mohawk

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11:30pm CDT

Yellowbirds

Yellowbirds is the moniker for the latest musical exploits of Sam Cohen (guitarist / songwriter / vocalist in the psychedelic collective Apollo Sunshine). Cohen grew up in Houston, Texas, and while the Texas of his teens may have been home to Big Oil, Enron, the Bush family, and the drab grey Astros jerseys of the 90's, he prefers to think of it as the Texas of yore- home to Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, the Space Program, and rainbow orange Astros jerseys. It stands to reason, then, that his current home of New York City must be the mythical Empire City - Rocky Mountains of architecture, epicenter of modern art, home to Charles Mingus and The Velvet Underground. It was with these timeless inspirations in mind that Cohen created The Color by Yellowbirds, his "solo" debut. Double-speed auto-harp glissandos, glowing backwards pedal-steel, bubbling echo and fuzz guitars coalesce into a warm wall of sound. As existential lyrical themes emerge, delivered nonchalantly over psyched-out aural landscapes, the picture emerges of a dust-blown, 4th dimensional Future West. This is Cohen's quixotic world where "only the purist tones can be heard".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12091

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Yellowbirds

Yellowbirds is the moniker for the latest musical exploits of Sam Cohen (guitarist / songwriter / vocalist in the psychedelic collective Apollo Sunshine). Cohen grew up in Houston, Texas, and while the Texas of his teens may have been home to Big Oil, Enron, the Bush family, and the... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:30pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am CDT
Black & Tan

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11:35pm CDT

Pac Div

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Pac Div

As Hip Hop attempts to regain its definition, fans have already defined it with Southern California trio, Pac Div. The group consists of brothers, Like and Mibbs, along with longtime friend BeYoung. The three came together in high school. While new talents strayed towards microwave... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:35pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:35am CDT
Venue 222

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11:45pm CDT

Austin Hartley-Leonard

AUSTIN HARTLEY-LEONARD Originally a classically trained cellist, Austin Hartley-Leonard began as a solo singer/songwriter in Austin, TX after attending the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University. His first demo earned him an invitation to the SXSW Music Festival. Soon after, he started looking for other musicians to round out the band, and the group St. James Inc was born. The band went on to see success in the Austin music scene and was invited to perform at the Austin City Limits Festival. After releasing the '8 Hours' EP in 2006, St. James Inc performed at the Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago and then relocated to Los Angeles, where they continued to see great success. After meeting producer Charles Newman (The Magnetic Fields, Tim Myers, AM) in Los Angeles, the two began work on Austin's debut solo record 'Franklin Ave' in December 2007. Following the release of the album in 2008, Austin played 5 shows at SXSW 2009 including a slot on The Hotel Cafe Showcase night. Austin's songs have aired on such hit shows as 'Chuck', 'The Ghost Whisperer', 'Men In Trees', 'Friday Night Lights,' and 'The Real World'. In addition, Austin has been commissioned to write a number of commercial television spots, the most recent of which being the theme for a nationally aired campaign for 'Troybilt Inc." Over the last year, Austin Hartley-Leonard has become one of the most popular Los Angeles based independent artists, headlining his own shows at top venues at home and around Southern California, as well as playing cello with such artists as Greg Laswell, Cary Brothers, and Laura Jansen. Austin's long awaited EP 'Everywhere I've Never Been' was recently released in November, 2010 and debuted at #4 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart. Produced by Bill Lefler (Cary Brothers, Dashboard Confessional, Gym Class Heroes) and supported by artists Matthew Ramsey (vocals, banjo, guitar), and Brother Sal (piano). As Austin moves forward into 2011 he's looking forward to releasing his new record's first video for his dark cover of the late 90's hit 'Flagpole Sitta' starring Rachael Leigh Cook, as well as continuing to tour around Southern California.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13764

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Austin Hartley-Leonard

AUSTIN HARTLEY-LEONARD Originally a classically trained cellist, Austin Hartley-Leonard began as a solo singer/songwriter in Austin, TX after attending the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University. His first demo earned him an invitation to the SXSW Music Festival. Soon after... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:45pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:45am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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11:45pm CDT

Illmaculate

Back-to-back World Rap Champion illmaculate is one of the few emcees to have proven himself both as an artist of the highest quality and a battler not to be stepped to. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, illmaculate has traveled worldwide to battle some of the world's stiffest competition, while managing the North West Division of Grind Time Now (The World's #1 MC Battle league) and maintaning a healthy tour schedule with his crew Sandpeople illmaculate's upcoming solo album, titled "Skrill Talk", represents a 2 year effort in the booth and features: Inspectah Deck (Wu-tang Clan), Tech N9ne & Krizz Kaliko & Crooked I (Slaughterhouse).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14983

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Illmaculate

Back-to-back World Rap Champion illmaculate is one of the few emcees to have proven himself both as an artist of the highest quality and a battler not to be stepped to. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, illmaculate has traveled worldwide to battle some of the world's stiffest competition... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:45pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:45am CDT
Nuvola

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11:45pm CDT

Ricky B

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:45pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:45am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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11:45pm CDT

Steve Adamyk Band

Interview with Exclaim! by Josiah Hughes As a member of the Million Dollar Marxists and Sedatives, Ottawa-based rocker Steve Adamyk is no stranger to fans of pop-laced garage punk. Most recently, Adamyk has found success with his solo project turned group the Steve Adamyk Band, who, after a string of beloved singles, are celebrating the release of their self-titled debut full-length. In an Exclaim! interview, Adamyk explains that the project was born out of circumstance. "This thing has been something I've had on the back burner for my whole musical life," he says, adding, "Things aren't going to be slowing down any time soon." Late last month, European punk imprint P. Trash followed up the group's singles with their debut album. At the same time, Portland punk label Dirtnap Records approached the band of power-pop punks for another full-length, with the Steve Adamyk Band now plotting to drop their sophomore album on the label in the fall of 2011. After the Million Dollar Marxists and Sedatives fizzled out, Adamyk was looking for a creative outlet for some songs he had written. "I had all this music that I really wanted to record, so I pretty much grabbed a bunch of my friends that I've played music with over the years and used them as a backing band. We recorded a bunch of tracks. I hadn't really intended on doing much with them but one thing led to another and it turned into a full band. There were people who really wanted to release the records, and at that point I thought if we have records coming out we should play some shows. It morphed into a real project, essentially from not having anything else going on." But one definite oddity with the group is their moniker. "Initially I was a little hesitant to embrace a project that was just my name," Adamyk explains. "It's not something that's standard for punk rock or even any of the sub-genres at all. It could easily be confused with a singer-songwriter or folk project, which was my concern at first. Or some people could take it as something egotistical, which couldn't be further from the truth. It's my name and they're my songs but everybody in my band has a full say and it's not just me calling all the shots." The Steve Adamyk Band will be available on a ten-song LP, while the CD version will be expanded with an additional ten tracks. Two of them are unreleased songs from the LP sessions, while the other eight come from the band's seven-inches.  In addition to the recorded output, the Steve Adamyk Band have a busy touring schedule ahead. This spring, they'll perform at SXSW. From there, they'll fly to Europe for a full European tour. Then, if all goes as planned, they'll treat Canada to some touring in the summer of 2011. All of their currently scheduled dates are available below.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11360

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Steve Adamyk Band

The Steve Adamyk Band are a bunch of obnoxious, rowdy, "kids" from Ottawa, Ontario. While the name would automatically draw comparison to a blues, jazz or rock band given the layout, make no mistake; the Steve Adamyk Band are a punk band. The SAB play trash-pop inspired by seventies... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:45pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:45am CDT
Easy Tiger

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11:45pm CDT

Zuzuka Poderosa

Zuzuka Poderosa is the new queen warrior of her own special brand of baile funk. Funk carioca, originating in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, borrows heavily from Miami bass but with an added sense of urgency and brutal lyrics. Born in Victoria, Brazil, Zuzuka Poderosa grew up in Rio (with a stint in the West Indies) and later moved to Brooklyn, NYC to study jazz vocal improvisation. For the past few years, she's been building up the underground baile funk scene in New York while working on her debut EP. She raps and sings in Portuguese over boomy electric kick drums and Latin percussion. Her sound is fierce and fun, conjuring images of hot summer dance parties.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14214

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Zuzuka Poderosa

ZUZUKA PODEROSA is the queen warrior of her own special brand of Baile Funk: CARIOCA BASS Funk Carioca (another name for Baile Funk, which means “The Funk Ball”) originated in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, borrowing heavily from the Miami Booty Bass movement of the 80s; but it’s... Read More →

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:45pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:45am CDT
Prague

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11:50pm CDT

Yung Quis

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Yung Quis

http://reverbnation.com/yungquisabn

Saturday March 19, 2011 11:50pm - Sunday March 20, 2011 12:50am CDT
Klub Krucial

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12:00am CDT

Art vs Science

Art vs Science are an indie dance-rock three piece from Sydney, Australia who were 'unearthed' by national broadcaster, Triple J.. They have released 2 EPs in their home country, both of which have gone Gold. They are perennial live favourites and have ascended to almost-headline status at festivals and regularly sell out their own national tours. They are preparing to release their debut album The Experiment in Australia in Feb 2011. Rolling Stone awarded the record 4/5 stars. Art vs Science are booked by CAA in UK/Europe and Windish Agency in the US..
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12375

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Art vs Science

Art vs Science are an indie dance-rock three piece from Sydney, Australia who were 'unearthed' by national broadcaster, Triple J.. They have released 2 EPs in their home country, both of which have gone Gold. They are perennial live favourites and have ascended to almost-headline... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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12:00am CDT

Balmorhea

Balmorhea (pronounced Bal-moor-ay) is a minimalist instrumental ensemble from Austin, Texas that was formed in 2006 by Rob Lowe and Michael Muller. Balmorhea were influenced by Ludovico Einaudi, The Six Parts Seven, Claude Debussy, Ludwig van Beethoven, Rachel's, Gillian Welch, Max Richter, Arvo Pärt and John Cage. The band self-released their first album, self-titled Balmorhea, in April 2007, and their second album Rivers Arms in February 2008, and released a limited EP in the fall of 2008. The group released their 3rd full-length album, All is Wild, All is Silent on Western Vinyl. Their 4th full-length album, Constellations, was released in February 2010 on Western Vinyl. Balmorhea has toured the US five times, including a tour with Japanese Post-rock pioneers Mono, and will begin their fourth European tour in Fall 2010. They will also be playing the Austin City Limits Festival in October 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11879

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Balmorhea

Balmorhea (pronounced BAL-MORE-AY) is a six-piece instrumental group from Austin, TX. Founded by Rob Lowe and Michael Muller in 2006, the band has produced five full-length albums, including Stranger, which was released in October 2012. Inceptually influenced by the band’s namesake... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Lamberts

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12:00am CDT

Basketball

Basketball; an energetic four piece driven by live electronics, spirited vocals, and massive percussion create an inclusive primal sound that grows into pulsating dance beats. Their live performances, like rituals, induce mass dancing through catharsis, roping bodies into possession with their fierce beats, and sparkling with eastern melodies. Their cargo: drum machines, a constellation of percussion, zurna, Persian santur, electric guitar, sub upon sub, and voice upon voice. The combination of their sound has drawn comparisons to Modeselektor, Gang Gang Dance, Buraka Som Sistema, The Joker and Tinariwen.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10866

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Basketball

Basketball; an energetic four piece driven by live electronics, spirited vocals, and massive percussion create an inclusive primal sound that grows into pulsating dance beats. Their live performances, like rituals, induce mass dancing through catharsis, roping bodies into possession... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Soho Lounge

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12:00am CDT

Bituaya

Bituaya is a result of the socio-political and cultural merges experienced by Venezuela today. All the rhythms of the Afrocaribbean come together to embody the urbanity of Caracan hip-hop, mixed with electronica elements. The verses speak of the beliefs, dreams, learnings, flavors, loves, and pains that are found in every major Latin American city, and intrinsic to Caracas. Having a nexus with Revolutionary Latin America, the world-wide Hip-Hop phenomena, and Venezuela's own Afro-caribbean influences, Bituaya's music is a completely unique experience. Morphing out of a group known in Venezuela, Sontizon, Bituaya has already made head-way with their first recordings, performing with groups internationally known, such as Calle 13 and Los Van Van. Currently, Bituaya is promoting their first album, Yerbamora, domestically, and is touring the Venezuelan cities of Caracas, Barquisimeto, Maracaibo, San Felipe, San Casimiro, Merida, San Cristobal y Maracay.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15229

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Bituaya

Bituaya is a result of the socio-political and cultural merges experienced by Venezuela today. All the rhythms of the Afrocaribbean come together to embody the urbanity of Caracan hip-hop, mixed with electronica elements. The verses speak of the beliefs, dreams, learnings, flavors... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Copa

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12:00am CDT

Brooke Fraser

Held every year on verdant polo grounds in Indio, California, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is many things to many people: A way to hear the best alternative music, a giant lawn party of hipsters wearing hemp sunhats, or the one place you can gawk at members of super-bands as they ride around on golf carts. For Brooke Fraser, Coachella 2009 was the event that re-awakened her desire to make music. It was April and the New Zealand-born singer and songwriter was burnt out after completing a three-year tour supporting her second album, 2006’s Albertine, which debuted at No. 1 in New Zealand, reached five times platinum, and remained in the Top 20 for nearly a year. “I felt so exhausted, I could barely get out of bed,” Fraser says, “let alone think about writing songs for a third album.” As the sun went down over Indio on the Saturday night of Coachella 2009, Fraser found herself watching one of her favorite bands, Fleet Foxes. “Robin Pecknold began to sing and the purity of his voice seemed to melt away every memory of trauma and disillusionment,” she recalls. “Then the other voices joined his and it all felt so human and honest; I and everyone around me was enthralled. We were all being spoken to, and we were all listening. It was a moment where I remembered the power of music as a language, a connector. I remembered that I’ve been given the gift of speaking a particular dialect of this language and realised I didn’t have the option of being resigned to silence and I didn’t want it.” The experience inspired the song “Coachella” — one of several emotionally resonant and uplifting tunes on Fraser’s new album Flags, a dreamy, alternative-pop collection that showcases her agile soprano, lilting melodies, and knack for telling her stories through the lives of vibrant characters on songs like “Betty,” “Crows and Locusts,” “Jack Kerouac,” and “Ice on Her Lashes.” “I’ve never used as many characters or as much narrative in my songwriting as I have on this record,” Fraser says. “On my previous albums [2003’s What To Do With Daylight and Albertine], I was singing completely as myself, which is why I think I got so burnt out from touring. Albertine was inspired by incredibly significant events and people and every time I’d sing I’d go back to that moment where my heart was ripped open. So singing such heavy songs nearly every night for three years took a toll. On Flags, it’s still me speaking, but it’s me speaking through the voices of different characters and their stories. It’s more survivable.” “Betty” (co-written with Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman and Ben West of Detroit indie duo The Real Efforts of Real People) is about a cool, unapproachable girl who hides her Canadian-shaped birthmark - a thinly veiled metaphor for all the other things she is afraid to show people. “Crows and Locusts” is a Steinbeckian story of a farming family helplessly witnessing the decimation of their crops through various forms of pestilence, told through the eyes of the young daughter. “Ice On Her Lashes” is a meditation on the cycle of grief. “There’s that moment when you get a phone call and find out that something life-shattering has happened and you look around and wonder how other people are still going about their daily lives, sitting in traffic or buying milk, when yours has just been changed forever,” Fraser says. “The song is about how most of us will at some point be somewhere in that cycle. Life goes on and the pain doesn’t go away, but becomes liveable.” Other album highlights include the rollicking pub song “Orphans, Kingdoms”, the high-energy, summery romp “Something in the Water”, “Who Are We Fooling?” a duet with Aqualung’s Matt Hales, co-written by the two, and the title track “Flags”, a meditation on injustice. Fraser wrote the songs in bursts, making writing trips to the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina and Northern California’s Bodega Bay before she and her husband decamped from their home in Sydney, Australia, to Los Angeles in February 2010. Once in L.A., Fraser invited a group of local musicians, including guitarists Michael Chaves and David Levita (who played on Albertine), to join her in the studio where they set Fraser’s powerful stories to exquisitely textured backdrops of acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, piano, strings, horns and wild percussion often played on the body parts of Brooke and the band themselves— creating an earthy, organic feel to the proceedings. The album was engineered and mixed by Joe Zook and produced by Fraser herself. “I’ve always written and played my own songs and had my very particular say in the way they sound, and it just began to get to me the way people would ask, ‘Who’s going to make your next record.’” Fraser says. “Just this idea of ‘What man is going to help you to be a musician?’ I’m a good musician and I know what I want. People hire a producer because they like the sound that particular producer can create. I didn’t want someone else’s sound. I didn’t want someone else’s idea of my sound. I wanted my sound.” Fraser’s confidence is rooted in a life-long history steeped in music. Her mom discovered her plinking out “Do-Re-Mi” from The Sound of Music on the piano when she was two, and made sure her daughter had access to instruments. Fraser grew up in New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington, and her earliest musical memory is of watching her great-uncle Athol, “a one-armed trumpet player,” practice circular breathing on his horn. At seven, she began piano lessons. At 12, she began writing songs after a music teacher asked her class to compose an original tune about Christmas. “I discovered that I felt at home in the process of creating words and melodies,” she recalls. “And I’ve been writing ever since.” Fraser fell in love with the confessional lyrics and timeless melodies of James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Paula Cole, and eventually began to play the guitar. In 2002, when she was 18, Fraser signed with Sony Music and moved to Auckland where she played regularly at local venues while she wrote the songs that would appear on her debut album, What To Do With Daylight. That album, released in New Zealand in 2003, debuted at No. 1 and achieved gold status the same week. It eventually went eight times platinum, selling more than 120,000 copies in New Zealand alone, and remained in the Top 10 on the album charts for more than a year. The album spawned five Top 20 singles and made Fraser a star in her home country, leading to 2004 tours of Australia and New Zealand with John Mayer and David Bowie. In 2005, Brooke took a trip to Rwanda, 11 years after a genocide that claimed the lives of nearly one million people. During the journey, she met and befriended a number of Rwandans who entrusted their stories to her, including an orphan named Albertine, the namesake of her second album, which was released in the U.S. in May 2008. After being featured on the iTunes homepage as an “Editor’s Choice” selection, Albertine album climbed to No. 5 on the digital retailer’s U.S. album chart. Fraser toured the States that fall, winning over audiences with her dry wit and warm stage presence. Now she’s starting anew with Flags, the title inspired by her writing trips into the more remote parts of the U.S. “I was traversing these incredible landscapes and wondering at all the people who had worked this land and what their lives were like, how they had come to arrive in and then leave these places. One day this image of a flag popped into my mind and I thought, ‘Our lives are like flags - flying for a short while, a stake in the ground, marking our territory,’” she says. “We fly our colors - our history, belief system, culture, identity – but eventually our flag will wear out and return to the ground and someone else’s flag will replace our own. I feel like that theme weaves its way through my new songs, like ‘Ice On Her Lashes’, ‘Crows and Locusts’ and of course ‘Flags’. The characters in these songs were flags, and now we’ve come to plant our flags in the ground where they once were.” ### Flags was released by Wood & Bone Records on October 12th, 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11910

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Brooke Fraser

Held every year on verdant polo grounds in Indio, California, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is many things to many people: A way to hear the best alternative music, a giant lawn party of hipsters wearing hemp sunhats, or the one place you can gawk at members of super-bands... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
St David's Historic Sanctuary

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12:00am CDT

Charlie Mars

CHARLIE MARS Like A Bird, Like A Plane With his latest album, Like A Bird, Like A Plane, Charlie Mars has sewn together tightly crafted songs with moods and melodies that pulse with sex, wonderment and personal destruction – all themes that may clash on paper but in music, suggest mysteries that are organic to us all. He recorded the album in Austin, TX with drummer J.J. Johnson (John Mayer), keyboardist John Ginty (Citizen Cope), bass players George Reiff (Jakob Dylan) and Dave Monzie (Fiona Apple). The video for lead single “Listen to the Darkside” (a nod to Pink Floyd) featured “Weeds” star Mary Louise Parker and premiered as a Music Mix exclusive on Entertainment Weekly’s website, www.ew.com. “With gentle yet genuine hints of Paul Simon in both his singing and his guitar work, Charlie Mars takes listeners on a journey through some of the peaks and valleys of his life,” said The Washington Post. “Even those who haven't experienced the personal turmoil of addiction, loss and heartbreak may feel a kinship to the singer-songwriter, who tells his story through lush musical vignettes.” Mars is known for his compelling live performances. “When he’s onstage, songs with deep grooves get some breathing room, and his lush choruses inevitably lead to raucous audience sing-alongs,” said Esquire. Born in Arkansas and raised in Mississippi, Mars released three independent albums before signing with V2. His self-titled, 2004 major label debut was hailed by Rolling Stone as “Big emotional rock from Mississippi...with a knack for hooks, and the hooks here have real barbs: They tug at you and just might draw some blood.” High profile tours with artists such as R.E.M., KT Tunstall, Citizen Cope and Bob Schneider followed. When V2 folded, Mars returned to his independent roots, financing Like A Bird, Like A Plane himself, and releasing it on Rockingham Records in conjunction with the Nashville-based Thirty Tigers.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13043

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Charlie Mars

“I know people think, ‘Oh great, another guy with an acoustic guitar,’” says Charlie Mars. “What I really want is to say to them, ‘Not so quick. Just one minute. That’s not what this is.’” Charlie Mars has been a journeyman artist with all the ups and downs that... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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12:00am CDT

Chateau Marmont

Four Frenchmen, childhood friends, united in their love of synth music: dare we say it’s a tale of mystery and imagination, of friendship and self-discovery? Chateau Marmont’s story is half Stand By Me, half Solaris, half Logan’s Run and, yes, it doesn’t add up. They’ve known each other since forever, as children stranded in a hostile landscape dominated by hypertrophied bullies and pathetic louts. They found themselves and each other through synthetic music, so bright and remote in its promises of infinity and eternal bliss, so hard, cold and disturbing when its outlook turns dystopian. Chateau Marmont remixed Poney Poney, Koko Von Napoo, Midnight Juggernauts and most recently La Roux, Heartsrevolution and Ladyhawke. Solar Apex is their first record. They come from a time when people still believed in the future. A time when the proto French Touch, helmed by Space and Jean-Michel Jarre, dominated the airwaves. The Alan Parsons Project and classic French soundtracks (think Francis Lai) still radiate through their music. And their name is resonant not of faded glories, awkward suicides, scuffed gold stars and velvet-roped junkies, but of widescreen romance, vintage melancholia and studied postures.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15013

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Chateau Marmont

Four Frenchmen, childhood friends, united in their love of synth music: dare we say it’s a tale of mystery and imagination, of friendship and self-discovery? Chateau Marmont’s story is half Stand By Me, half Solaris, half Logan’s Run and, yes, it doesn’t add up. They’ve... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Malaia

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12:00am CDT

Chief Boima

A global citizen with a globally minded focus, Chief Boima is an electronic musician/DJ and cultural activist currently based in Brooklyn, New York. He started his international career traveling the world recreating the African house parties he knew growing up for new and willing audiences. As a resident of Little Baobab in San Francisco and as a touring club DJ has played in Europe, Africa, North America, and Australia becoming an respected figure in the promotion of various local styles from around the globe such as Coupe Decale, Cumbia, Kuduro, and Champeta. The past few years Boima has immersed in the world of music production, and has released original tracks and remixes alone as well as part of Banana Clipz with DJ Oro 11. He's also done numerous collaborations with folks like DJ Orion, Lamin Fofana, DJ Rupture, Matt Shadetek, and Uproot Andy, as well as producing tracks for international singers and rappers such as Los Rakas, Black Nature of the Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars, and Khady Black. Chief Boima is at home on the stage as much as in the studio, so come to his shows expecting to dance, interact, and have fun!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14265

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Chief Boima

A global citizen with a globally minded focus, Chief Boima is an electronic musician/DJ, cultural activist, and writer currently based in New York. He is a member of the Brooklyn based music, arts, and culture collective, Dutty Artz. He also has contributed to various music and culture... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Habana Bar

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12:00am CDT

Daedelus

Alfred Darlington isn't a paint-by-numbers musician. From how he looks (early Victorian Dandyism), to how he makes music, or how he expresses himself and views the world, his is a very individual 'bespoke' outlook. Alfred was born in Santa Monica in 1977 to an artist mother and psychologist father. Musical from very early on, as a child he was classically and jazz-trained in a number of instruments, but his interests were broad and varied less a prodigy than a renaissance boy whose obsessions ranged from Greek legend to the mountains of Wales. As a 15 year old he finally persuaded his parents to take him to the Principality. Whilst in a YMCA in London he flipped the radio dial, found a pirate radio station and taped some UK rave and hardcore. 'It was my first 'Eureka!' moment in music', he says. Back in the US he joined local rock bands, jazz bands and ska bands, which he enjoyed but felt limited by, too. At home he was listening to Warp, Ninja and your harder electronic stuff. He started DJing out the more leftfield side of drum & bass and making his own rudimentary productions. They were meant to fit the d&b but they kept turning out different and from his outsider's experiments his own style was born. He chose the name Daedelus as he had a childhood obsession with invention, and what was he doing, after all, if not tinkering and fiddling and experimenting like the 'gentleman inventors' of old? In 1999 he started DJing on Dublab.com for his 'Entropy Sessions' and began dropping in his own early demo productions. Carlos Nino (of ammoncontact) had the show after him and usually pushed Alfred out the studio as quickly as possible as he was not so enamoured with Alfred's confrontational DJ style, but when he heard a tranquil Daedelus production, in typical Nino style, he took Daedelus under his considerable wing and introduced him to the LA scene. Nino placed Daedelus tracks on two influential compilations and then persuaded Plug Research to release his debut album, 'Invention', in 2002. Remixers included Madlib, who later took Daedelus' accordion parts and used them on 2004's Madvillain record. In 2003, he was booked to play a show in San Diego by Brian Crabtree and Peter Siegerstrong and the pair asked him to test out an early prototype of the Monome. "It's a non-traditional electronic instrument,' Daedelus explains. 'Basically it allows for massive improvisation." Since then Daedelus has continued to use this revolutionary controller, bringing much genuine liveness to the sometimes static world of performed electronic/dance music. In 2003 he did 'The Weather' album with Busdriver and Radioinactive, and the remix album 'Rethinking the Weather' on Mush records. 2004 saw the release of 'Of Snowdonia' on Plug Research, the album with which Daedelus says he first "felt true artistic confidence, finding a true voice. I was finally in the right zone.' There was certainly no let up in his creativity. Also in 2004 he released the concept album 'A Gent Agent' on micro-label Laboratory Instinct. The 2005 album 'Exquisite Corpse' on Mush featured the likes of TTC, Mike Ladd and MF DOOM. Ninja signed Daedelus for UK/Europe (a relationship which reached its full expression on 2008's 'Love To Make Music To', his first album for the label worldwide and put together with the help of their team). In 2006 'Denies the Days Demise' came out, a record showcasing his love of Brazilian music. Last year he released his first live album, 'Live At the Low End Theory' and 'The Fairweather Friends EP'. Later that year came the release of his collaboration with his wife, Laura Darling, as the pastoral 'Long Lost'. Since his last album 'Love To Make Music To' for Ninja there has been no let up in Daedelus' productivity. He has remixed or been remixed by and produced with all of his LA scene peers including Flying Lotus, Nosaj Thing, The Gaslamp Killer, Baths, and countless others from further afield. In addition, singles and EPs under his own name have come out with Brainfeeder, All City, Magical Properties (the Daedelus home-imprint), Alpha Pup, Warp and Stones Throw. And all the while his reputation has grown internationally, his place in the LA scene has also solidified as a musician that many of the hottest names in the city turn to for everything from bass clarinet licks to advice on obscure electronics; all the while with a continuous string of tour dates across North America, Asia, Europe, the UK, and beyond. 2011 starts not only with his new album but the meticulous planning of a huge tour featuring guest vocalists from his 'Bespoke' LP and with a spectacular visual show curated in part by Emmanuel Baird (of Manchester's Warehouse Project and Hoya Hoya nights) which will feature a top secret new invention codenamed ARCHIMEDES promising to yet again re-invent live electronic performance.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14851

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Daedelus

"Eccentric, Contagious, Electrifying. These are some words you could use to describe American electronic artist Daedelus (Alfred Darlington). To experience Daedelus in all his unbridled splendor is only achievable over a large scope - over the course of a shocking number of LPs, EPs... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Beauty Bar

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12:00am CDT

Dawes

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Dawes

A self-described “American rock ‘n’ roll band,” Dawes represent everything pure and true about that fundamental delineation, four talented friends making music together, united by a shared belief in the power of their songs. The Los Angeles-based band – singer/guitarist... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Lustre Pearl

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12:00am CDT

Defeater

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Defeater

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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12:00am CDT

Dennis Coffey

Dennis Coffey is an American original. Only in America (and specifically, only in Detroit) could one man play guitar with a group of legends as diverse as Del Shannon, The Temptations, and George Clinton and Funkadelic. However, the list of iconic artists, producers and writers Dennis has worked with the world over only scratches the surface of what the man has done and the contributions he's made to the canon of popular music. Dennis Coffey first began to make his mark as a member of The Royaltones, a group which had hits in the late 50's and early 60's and who performed sessions with other artists, including Del Shannon. From there, Dennis moved on to a distinguished run as a session guitarist for various labels operating at the peak of Detroit's influence as a hub of musical innovation and commercial success. He's perhaps best known for his work as a member of the legendary Funk Brothers, backing a veritable trunk load of hits for Motown, specifically The Temptations' classics "Cloud Nine," "Ball Of Confusion," and "Just My Imagination." It is in those works that his introduction of the wah-wah guitar sound to Motown (and soul / R&B in general) first reared its head, and the resulting influence on all kinds of popular music continues to reverberate to this day. His work with The Temptations is just the tip of the iceberg, though... he's on stuff like "War" by Edwin Starr... "Band Of Gold" by Freda Payne...on and on the list goes. In the early 70's, Dennis struck out on his own as an artist, film scorer and producer. He scored the cult classic film Black Belt Jones. He recorded "Scorpio" in 1971 as part of his second solo record and first for Sussex ("Evolution"). "Scorpio" was a million selling single and was a key foundational track in the history and development of hip-hop, totally apart from its status as a funk classic. Dennis has recorded several other solo records, and he has co-produced a million seller in Gallery's Nice To Be With You as well as cult record Cold Fact by Rodriguez, a release that has gained increasing notoriety over the decades since it initially appeared, and which is now regarded as a rediscovered gem. He also continued session guitar work through the 1970's, appearing on such disco classics as "Boogie Fever" by the Sylvers. Dennis is also featured in the 2002 film Standing In The Shadows Of Motown, further cementing his legacy as a key contributor to the development of some of the most cherished and important popular music of the 20th Century. So, yeah... the man's important. This isn't just a history lesson, though. Dennis has continued to write and perform music. He's a lifer. Now, it's time for a new chapter. An opportunity to both remind music fans of what he's done and show them what's to come. Dennis' new record, simply titled "Dennis Coffey" will be released by Strut Records on April 26, 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12126

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Dennis Coffey

Dennis Coffey is an American original. Only in America (and specifically, only in Detroit) could one man play guitar with a group of legends as diverse as Del Shannon, The Temptations, and George Clinton and Funkadelic. However, the list of iconic artists, producers and writers Dennis... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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12:00am CDT

Dillon Francis

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Dillon Francis

Almost out of nowhere, Los Angeles' Dillon Francis has broken from the throng of young electronic music dj/producers. With a stream of world-class remixes and releases, Dillon has caught the attention of some of the top players in club land, including Steve Aoki, Diplo, Will.I.Am... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Friends

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12:00am CDT

Dirty Vegas

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
ACL Live at The Moody Theater

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12:00am CDT

Drag The River

During the early days of the Blasting Room there were many open hours for learning how to make records. Jon & Chad recorded around 20 some songs in late '96 & early '97. Whoever was in the studio that day could play. They just basically had to learn the songs in the time it took to play them. Over the next couple years those recordings were bootlegged alot. So they finally released "Hobo's Demos" and did some touring around the turn of the millennium. In March 2002 the band released "Closed" which was also on Upland/O&O records. That label is owned & operated by the All-Descendents family & co run by Joe Carducci of the legendary SST label. They put out all your favorite 80's punk records like Black Flag, the Minutemen, DESCENDENTS, Meat Puppets, FIREHOSE, Husker Du.....all those and too many more to mention. At that time Karl Alvarez left & J.J. from the NOBODYS joined and they started traveling more seriously. Later that Oct. 2002 they put out "Live at the Starlight" on Mars Motors (Jon, Flash and Chris Irwin's label) & produced their live, vinyl only release. That was a bar room idea that had little chance but actually happened. The companion to "Live at the Starlight" is "At the GREEN DOOR O.K.C." a humbling & totally different show recorded five days later in front of a less than excited crowd. The "Chicken Demos" is the sister release of "Hobo's Demos" and came out May 2004, also on Upland/O&O. "Hey Buddies" e.p. was released in Nov. '04. 6 songs co-released by the fine people at Red Sand. It was super limited to begin with and more limited when more than half of them were stolen at a show in Green Bay. Two months later a more widely available version with different art & packaging was released by Mars Motors & distro'd by suburban home records....beginning that relationship. At this point Zach went back to school and the band kept on as a four piece....but not without infrequent visits from Chad Rex who easily stepped in when available. Casey Prestwood picked up the steel & lead duties for a year and a half from Feb. 2005 thru Oct. 2006. In October 2005 Paul entered his silver years surfing in California. He was in the band a full decade. He later joined the Street Dogs Dogs from Boston & has sat in with DTR on several occasions since. Dave Barker played drums for a year and a half from the end of 2005 to the beginning or 2007. In Dec. '05 the band mixed songs for 3 different 7inches. Chris Peirce of ''technical ecstasy studio" in N.J. mixed & recorded two songs for a "THIRD WORLD INDUSTRIES" 7in. & the others were mixed at Jon's where they were recorded. the first release is from our friend Darick's label "wallride" in MD. In January '06 the band recorded a new record at the Hideaway in Sedalia Co. with Marc Benning. An all analog studio totally lost in the Colorado mountains. There is also a split with the DENTS from Boston where the bands cover each others songs. & Roger De Rok released ''gabba gabba HEY BUDDIES'' on vinyl w/ bonus songs. "It's Crazy" from Suburban Home Records came out June 6th 2006. 10 years of music for the band. January 2008 "you can't live this way." was released. Summer '08 more songs have been tracked & mixed in the garage and at the Blasting Room. Shows happened and continue to happen. Some are Jon & Chad duo shows & as many are with J.J., Zach & Chris Pierce of N.J. on drums. ....it never ends.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12575

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Drag The River

During the early days of the Blasting Room there were many open hours for learning how to make records. Jon & Chad recorded around 20 some songs in late '96 & early '97. Whoever was in the studio that day could play. They just basically had to learn the songs in the time it took to... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Barbarella

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12:00am CDT

Drew Smith's Lonely Choir

"Drew Smith's obvious pleasure in the obvious pleasure of hooks feels both old-fashioned and completely revolutionary" Steve Almond, author of 'Rock n Roll Saved My Soul' and frequent NPR critic ======== "Jaunty Americana-pop with a Harry Nilsson streak. Smith's arresting delivery is the linchpin here, his wit and knack for character sketches share the spotlight in Abe, Jack, and Superman and Squeezing the Elephants." Austin Chronicle ======== "Drew's real draw is that he delivers his songs with a style and attitude that makes you a believer. If he is not wearing a suit and tie and surrounding himself with some of Austin's best players, he is wearing his heart on his sleeve and belting out lyrics with a conviction you just can't find anywhere else." Austin Daze ======== "So full of talent and promise." Big Takeover Magazine ======= "Drew Smith creates perfect pop classics that will warm the ears of Newman and Nilsson fans and likely the fans of indie acts like Spoon and The Shins." Austin Sound ======= "Drew Smith's Lonely Choir has restored my faith in Austin somehow. It's smart pop, no doubt, but with an immediately recognizable down-home vibe that strikes a free-spirit chord." Houston Press ======== "One of my favorite albums to come out of Austin this year, Smith plays contrast with a mad scientists glee, pitting a bouncing Bacharach like piano against a weepy pedal steel on New Year's Day, strings and a banjo on NYC Song, sloppy bop-ba-da's bounce nicely against brass on Diamonds." Houston Chronicle ======== "Giving generally good music a label is no fun. It's usually inaccurate, and it's always limiting. When you encounter groups like Drew Smith's Lonely Choir, the best thing to do is just say it's an amalgamation of so many of the good aspects of several genres like rock, indie, blues even jazz. But, if you want the best description, you have got to check out the Austin group yourself." Austinist.com ======== "Drew Smith's incredibly well-crafted lyrics; inventive melodies proffering pop, blues and even twang; some Sgt. Pepper's/Kinksian/post-Vaudeville flourishes; and a roster of well-known supporting players convey this is no first-timer's effort." Texas Music Magazine ======== "Drew's music is supremely smile-inducing." Dryvetyme Onlyne ======== "Sometimes lost in the roots-rock, alt-country sound that has come to typify Austin music is a handful of very, very good pop bands with chart-topping success, such as Spoon and Fastball. Such a band is Drew Smith's Lonely Choir. Smith is a self-described disciple of '70s pop, a sound that - on his new album - is freshly updated and beautifully delivered." Blog Critics Review ======== "Smith has no intention of blowing your mind with over the top production or jaw-droppingly shocking lyrics. Instead, he writes perfectly-crafted pop songs that will make you happy, sad, lonely and hopeful, sometimes all in one song." Atlanta Music Guide ======== "Drew Smith has carved a well-deserved place for himself and his brand of poppy, retro rock." madeloud.com ======== "All sorts of other media have been singing their praise and it seems I am arriving late to the party. But, better late than ever." Party Ends
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15034

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Drew Smith's Lonely Choir

"Drew Smith's obvious pleasure in the obvious pleasure of hooks feels both old-fashioned and completely revolutionary" Steve Almond, author of 'Rock n Roll Saved My Soul' and frequent NPR critic ======== "Jaunty Americana-pop with a Harry Nilsson streak. Smith's arresting delivery... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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12:00am CDT

Eyehategod

They've been called doomcore, sludge and stoner rock, survived line-up shuffles, label hassles and a short-lived split. And after 23 years of creating some of the most corrosive, vile music known to man, EyeHateGod still hasn't lost the piss and vinegar that fueled them back in '88. .. ..
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14153

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Eyehategod

They've been called doomcore, sludge and stoner rock, survived line-up shuffles, label hassles and a short-lived split. And after 23 years of creating some of the most corrosive, vile music known to man, EyeHateGod still hasn't lost the piss and vinegar that fueled them back in '88... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Scoot Inn

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12:00am CDT

Fang Island

Fang Island describes its sound as "everyone high-fiving everyone." And, the Brooklyn quintet's anthemic and soaring songs make it quite possibly one of few bands befitting such description. Its finger-tapping guitar lines, chanted vocals, triumphant harmonies and overall perky songs hearken to the sort of "Total Music" of the Fucking Champs, Jay Reatard, Ponytail, Kraftwerk, Marnie Stern, Thin Lizzy, et al. But, perhaps more so, its songs are like the music in your head at that moment when everything feels just right: that first kiss, that high score on the video game, buying your first small nation in cash... you know, good stuff. Fang Island began, oddly enough, as an art school project while the band members were attending the prodigious Rhode Island School of Design (also the foundation for Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Les Savvy Fav, Lightning Bolt, Six Finger Satellite and some band called the Talking Heads.) According to guitarist Jason Bartell, the goal was to "make music for people who like music." That is, music without irony that harnesses its uplifting qualities. Just like a classic rock song or classical symphony can stir us emotionally, Fang Island exists to unlock that spirit. Fang Island is guitarist Jason Bartell, bassist Michael Jacober, guitarist Chris Georges, guitarist Nicholas Andrew Sadler, and drummer Marc St. Sauveur. They all share collective group vocal harmonies and the occasional hand claps. While Sadler is also known for his role in the debauched rock band Daughters, it is only his fretboard skill that translates between the two groups. Fang Island begins appropriately with the sound of erupting fireworks on "Dreams of Dreams" leading into a cascading chorus of ringing guitar notes before the group vocal harmonies chime in with the mantra, "they all are within my reach, they are free." The second song, "Careful Crossers" launches in beneath the vocals with a chorus of gleaming guitar harmonies smeared over the marching, syncopated rhythm section. Elsewhere, tracks like "Sideswiper" hearken to the metal-laced positivity of Andrew WK. "Daisy" sounds like a unique collaboration between the Fucking Champs and Jay Reatard. Throughout the album, it's like listening to the cool version of classic rock -- the type of anthemic pop -- without the cheesiness -- that you wished Journey and Boston could've made. Fang Island's self titled album was released February 23, 2010 via Sargent House.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12230

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Fang Island

Fang Island describes its sound as "everyone high-fiving everyone." And, the Brooklyn quintet's anthemic and soaring songs make it quite possibly one of few bands befitting such description. Its finger-tapping guitar lines, chanted vocals, triumphant harmonies and overall perky songs... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Emo's Annex

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12:00am CDT

Felix Cartal

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Taelor Deatcher / Felix Cartal

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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12:00am CDT

FM Belfast

FM Belfast started out as a duo on Christmas 2005 when Arni R Hlodversson and Loa H Hjalmtysdottir made a song as a present for their friends. What was initially thought of as a studio concept became a live band in the summer of 2006 when Arni and Loa performed at an art opening in a cave in the Faeroe Islands. Later that year Arni Vilhjalmsson and Orvar Th. Smarason joined the band. In October 2006 they played their first full concert at the Iceland Airwaves festival in Reykjavik. 2007 saw the band establish themselves as a solid live act, playing the closing set at that year's Iceland Airwaves festival. Onstage, FM Belfast's membership varies from 3 to 45 players (including multible cowbells) depending on who can make it. In 2008, the group hit the road playing festivals in Norway (By:Larm), Portugal (Casa Da Musika), and the U.S. (SxSW). The Austin Chronicle listed them as one of the bands to watch at SxSW and the Denver Post named them one of the top 10 new finds at SxSW. Spin Magazine caught on and made them Artist Of The Day on the first day of Spring. 2009 has been very eventfull for the band, they finally played in their namesake city Belfast to a very pleased crowd. They've played a few festivals around the world and are booked for this years Iceland Airwaves festival. FM Belfast have been active remixing tracks for other artists including mum, Retro Stefson, Skatar, Nix Noltes, Gus Gus, and Kasper Bjorke. In summer 2011 the band will release their 2nd Album.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14053

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FM Belfast

FM Belfast started out as a duo on Christmas 2005 when Arni R Hlodversson and Loa H Hjalmtysdottir made a song as a present for their friends. What was initially thought of as a studio concept became a live band in the summer of 2006 when Arni and Loa performed at an art opening in... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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12:00am CDT

Foxes in Fiction

Since he was 15 and residing in the Toronto suburb of Oakville, Warren Hildebrand has been using the moniker Foxes in Fiction to represent the recordings he makes by himself. Now living in Toronto as a recent art-school dropout, the 21-year-old uses his apartment as his creative space and principle studio tool, crafting a unique style of deeply personal ambient-infused pop music using electronic and analog recording methods. Hildebrand's influences are diverse and far-reaching, including things like surrealist expressionism, suburban life, adolescence, Brian Eno recording techniques and the healing effect that Bradford Cox's music had on him in the months following the death of his 16 year-old brother Drew in 2008 and the debilitating mental breakdown that followed. In February of 2010, Hildebrand self-released his debut album, Swung From The Branches, for free through his self-run label Orchid Tapes to universal praise from fans and music critics alike. In the following months, he signed to Brooklyn's Moodgadget Records, who physically re-released the album with three new songs, eventually earning accolades from many notable blogs including Pitchfork Media. The album itself is composed of sprawling atmospheric landscapes and acute loop-based hazy pop songs that reflect on the life experiences and day-to-day events of Hildebrand's life. The Foxes in Fiction live show is a striking and intimate experience in which Hildebrand, using his voice, guitar and electronics, replicates elements of his lush pop songs through tapestries of meditative soundscapes, looping techniques and highly humanized ambient electronica. These days, Hildebrand is keeping himself busy by running Orchid Tapes, releasing several collections of Foxes in Fiction songs through his blogs and performing in New York City. One thing is certain - the future looks bright for Warren. Presently, he is working on several new EPs and another full-length Foxes in Fiction album, which will tentatively be released later this year.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15000

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Foxes in Fiction

Since he was 15 and residing in the Toronto suburb of Oakville, Warren Hildebrand has been using the moniker Foxes in Fiction to represent the recordings he makes by himself. Now living in Toronto as a recent art-school dropout, the 21-year-old uses his apartment as his creative space... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Parish Underground

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12:00am CDT

Gepe

The designer Daniel Riveros baptized his musical project as Gepe inspired by the name of a red box for photographic inputs at his house in San Miguel’s commune. This name transformed him into one of the most important voices of his generation raising excellent critics from specialized press due to the combination of folklore with elements of popular Chilean music and electronic music as well. Since 1999, his name began to sound as a distinctive soloist and instrumentalist thanks to his role as drummer and singer of the duet Taller Dejao. The bassist, Javier Cruz; Daniel’s schoolmate completed this duet. They both gave life to a very particular sound marked by the five strings of Cruz and the folkloric drumming from Gepe. The work of the couple remains immortalized on the album “El Brillo que Tienes es lo Humano que Queda”, this work was really praised by local press and also, nowadays, is really hard to catch a copy from this album. Parallel to the popular shows with Taller Dejao, Gepe figured as bassist of the known singer Chilean singer: Javiera Mena and joined her in the choirs of “Sol de Invierno” song. At the same time, Gepe maintained a pretty much active work with Jacobino Discos, an independent showcase bounded to experimental music. Under this collective-label he edited and released his first album as soloist in 2005 under the name of “5x5”. This mythic blue EP of handcrafted production compound by 7 songs had the collaboration of Pablo Flores and Sebastian Sampieri, some part of the band that accompanied Gepe in his first shows. Gepinto Since the “5x5” release, Gepe appeared as a composer and soloist performer of must-go shows. Songs as “La Enfermedad De Tus Ojos”, “Namás” or “Multiplicación” where transformed into really known pieces from his repertory, all of them remain registered in the album Gepinto from 2005 edited by Quemasucabeza. During those months, his presentations with Taller Dejao were growing in public but every time where turning more and more sporadic, ending in the disappearance of this project. “Gepinto” launched him as a young promise from Chilean music. The disc explored folk sounds but also added some pop shades and a little dose of experimental. Since its release in a full Master room from the Radio of the University of Chile, the album began to grow from mouth to mouth backed up by applause of Chilean press; also the album was causing attention in countries like Argentina and Spain. In early 2006, Gepe participated with Icalma, Holden, Javiera Mena and Vicente Sanfuentes (a.k.a Original Hamster). The relationship with Sanfuentes began to grow almost instantly consolidating a new duet for the birth of Gepe’s second album: “Hungría” by middle 2007. In this plate Gepe counted with the technical advice from Vicente Sanfuentes as producer, thanks to all his musical knowledge and his know-how in electronic music, he guided Gepe to the new sound he was looking for. Hungría “Celosia” was the first single from this album. The song maintained Gepe’s vocal and lyrical richness and also amazed with some electronic touches bounded to indietronic. The single maintained a constant rotation in local radio raising high expectations about the whole album. In a full Normandie Cinema Art, Gepe released “Hungría” accompanied by Milton Mahan (Denver) in the bass and Danae Morales (Golden Baba and World Music) in the choirs. The show mixed some old songs with the new album’s repertory: “Esgrima”, “Gracia”,” No te mueras tanto” o “Hebra Prima”, this mixture amazed the audience because of the presence of keyboard and programming’s and also because of acoustic guitars with the folkloric touch that was held on Gepe’s compositions. In May 2008, the singer participated on the first edition of ‘Festival de Solistas en Solitario’, where he highlighted between the new litter of Argentinean and Chilean soloist performers- songwriters invited. By these days, Gepe was celebrating the publication in Japan of a recompilation of his two albums: “17 Minerales” under the sign of Art Union. A year later the singer edited for free the EP “Las Piedras” available at www.quemasucabeza.com. In this mini disc, Gepe continued exploring the pop shades from “Hungría”, this time stranded out the song that gave name to the album and also “Victoria Roma”, ballade which video was recorded in Santiago and New York. The work from Christopher Murray and Ignacio Rojas, the makers of Victoria Roma’s music video obtained the first place in the Festival del Video clip 2009. After the success of Hungría and Las Piedras EP, Gepe turned into one of the most wanted Chilean musicians by Argentinean and Mexican producers, while in early 2009 Daniel participated in three concerts in New York City: in the America’s Society, Piano’s and The Dumbo General Store. In a growing process of Internationalization of his career, Gepe has delighted Argentinean audience in numerous and well-attended shows, from the popular Compass parties to the Ciudad Emergente Festival organized by Buenos Aire’s government. Parallel, Gepe has visited Mexico for many show presentations in different locations, getting to be the special guest of Carpa Intolerante in the Festival Vive Latino in 2009. During his last visit to Mexico City, he edited the compilation of Hungría + Las Piedras EP which was distributed by Intolerancia Records. Also for Mexican audience, Gepe made a successful tour in December 2009 having presentations at Teatro de la Ciudad and Museo de la Ciudad de México Back in Chile, Gepe managed to amaze the audience once more during 2009 due to his participation in Ciclo de Musica Movistar of channel 13, where he fulfilled the SCD de Bellavista Room. At the same time, the singer began a good musical relationship with Manuel García and Chinoy. Together they filled Victor Jara’s stadium making a show mixing their repertories. This same experience was repeated in other capital shows; as a result they gathered pretty good critics and the backup from all age audience. Later, on December 2009 Gepe performed in Concierto Expo Shanghai scenario which gathered the main characters from Chilean music scene in a show that took place at Cerro San Cristóbal. By end of 2009, the musician also participated in the Take Away Show by the French documentary maker Vicent Moon (known for his work with La Blogoteque) made in Valparaiso, Chile. In other activities and invited by Philippe Boisier (leader from the Chilean- French band Icalma) Gepe recorded a cover from Los Bloops called “Los Momentos”, main song from the Chilean movie “Turistas” by Alicia Scherson. This new version performed by Gepe really captivated the audience for its intimate and modern lecture of one of the most popular classics from Chilean culture. The music video maintained a constant rotation thought the metro lines of the capital thought 2009. Audiovision Restless, Gepe worked during 2009 in the mix and postproduction of “Audivision”, his third album with Quemasucabeza. “Por La Ventana” was the first single of this album. The song has rotated with full success in Chile and Mexico-thanks to the good sponsorship brought by local radio station, Radio Ibero at Mexico City. Digitally released in May 2010 in www.portaldisc.con, “Audiovision” shows Gepe’s evolution to organic pop, where the use of different instruments overcomes electronic details. At the same time, Audivision stands out for the presence of special guests such as Jorge González from Los Prisioneros who adds his voice to “Salon Nacional de Tecnologías”; Javiera Mena again collaborated with Gepe in “Lienza; Danae and Felicia Morales recorded French horn and cello, respectively; Pedro Subercaseaux (known as Pedropiedra) recorded electric bass and electroacustic guitar for “12 Minerales”, Cristian Heyne, the disc producer, manager of programming’s and choirs in “Alfabeto”, plus Pamela Sepúlveda (Fakuta) and Valeria Jara (Gordi) incorporated their voices in different moments of the album. In less than six months, Gepe has released “Audiovision” in Mexico, Spain and China- country where he performed twice during Expo Shanghai 2010-, captivating the audience with his mixture of Lat
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15193

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Gepe

Gepe is the alias of Daniel Riveros, Chilean musician surprised the press and public after the successful release of their first album "Gepinto" (Quemasucabeza, 2005). The album featured a new reading of folklore through pop melodies. After released "Hungary" (Quemasucabeza, 2007... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's

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12:00am CDT

Golden Ages

“Set like a jewel into an increasingly familiar glitz and shine of tearaway loops and found sounds, they’re a bold step back to the time when big acoustics mattered but still keep it very 2010. “…”that slick cosmic/starry feel that crosses over into their art and clean feelings, approached particularly linearly here with focus on making POSITIVE JAMMERS”…”It blossoms and grows and thus, generously gives”…”a nostalgic listening sesh full of fuzzy retro-pop”…”Falling somewhere impossibly blissful between the experimental side of Animal Collective and the accessible side of Fuck Buttons”. …”Indeed, Golden Ages isn’t really a chillwave artist at all, but instead represents that missing link between the artists that influenced the birth of chillwave (especially Panda Bear/Animal Collective) and the honest-to-god chillwave artists like Neon Indian, MillionYoung, and Memory Tapes.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13274

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Golden Ages

“Set like a jewel into an increasingly familiar glitz and shine of tearaway loops and found sounds, they’re a bold step back to the time when big acoustics mattered but still keep it very 2010. “…”that slick cosmic/starry feel that crosses over into their art and clean feelings... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Swan Dive

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12:00am CDT

High Highs

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High Highs

Widely tipped as “indie darlings” and a “band to watch” on the strength of an acclaimed EP, some high profile film and TV placements, and a series of hypnotic live shows, High Highs are set to deliver on their early promise with a debut LP in late January 2013. Critics have... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Velveeta Room

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12:00am CDT

Hurray for the Riff Raff

Hurray for the Riff Raff began when Alynda lee Segarra started hopping trains across the USA at age 17. She eventually settled in New Orleans and was quickly embraced by the city's large community of street musicians. After years of learning from the music of the city she loves, Alynda began recording and performing under the name Hurray for the Riff Raff. Influenced by the sounds of Classic Country, 1960's Rock 'n' Roll, and master songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and Neil Young, Hurray for the Riff Raff has deep roots in the landscape of America. After two self-released albums (2007's It Don't Mean I Don't Love You and 2010's Young Blood Blues), the band will be releasing a self-titled CD comprised of the best songs from those records on Loose Music (Felice Brothers, M Ward, Neko Case) in Europe on March 21, 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12210

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Hurray for the Riff Raff

http://hurrayfortheriffraff.com

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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12:00am CDT

I Got You On Tape

IGYOT is without a doubt, one of the absolute heavyweights on the thriving Copenhagen indie scene. The band is a veritable “all-star team” of acclaimed musicians from the Copenhagen indie, jazz and underground scene, united by a unique tone of voice and an exquisite sense of taste. The music of IGYOT is a masterful combination of alt. rock and art pop. The songs are slow, brooding and mesmerizing, yet superbly catchy, ranging from raw, gritty and explosive, to the somber, hymn-like and celestial. The intricate, imaginative arrangements are centered around the trademark deep, hypnotic voice of charismatic lead singer Jakob Bellens, who delivers the complex, beautifully crafted melodies and dark, thoughtful lyrics with intensity and sincerity, as well as a dead-pan sense of dry humor, lingering just below the surface. History IGYOT was formed in 2004. Releasing their self-entitled debut album in 2006 and the sequal “2” in 2007, they quickly became darlings of the music press and gained a reputation as one of the top live-acts in Denmark. Switching from Auditorium to Tigerspring, IGYOT released a remix album i 2008 and their third studio album “Spinning For The Cause” in 2009 to rave reviews. Culminating the positive response of “Spinning...”, the band won the prestigious “Main Prize” at this years “P3 GOLD” Award Show - one of the highest acclaims in the Danish music business. They played a virtually sold-out tour of Denmark spring 2010 and during the summer and fall, the band toured the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany where “Spinning For The Cause” is licensed through V2. Coming this Fall and winter, IGYOT will return to the studio to commence the recording of their 4th album.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12785

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I Got You ON Tape

BIOGRAPHY IGYOT is without a doubt, one of the absolute heavyweights on the thriving Copenhagen indie scene. The band is a veritable all-star team of acclaimed musicians from the Copenhagen indie, jazz and underground scene, united by their unique tone of voice and exquisite taste... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Speakeasy

12:00am CDT

Invincible + Waajeed

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Invincible + Waajeed

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Karma Lounge

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12:00am CDT

Jesse Malin & The St Marks Social

After three critically acclaimed solo records, dozens of world tours and TV appearances, Jesse Malin found himself back in New York City questioning his next move. From his days fronting seminal hardcore trio Heart Attack and infamous glam punks D Generation, then seven years on the road as a solo artist, Malin had cultivated a devout fan base. He'd shared stages with everyone from The White Stripes to Counting Crows, The Hold Steady to Lucinda Williams, but felt like he was losing the plot. Malin contemplated going back to school, becoming a standup comedian or a Las Vegas wedding DJ, and even started work on a documentary film about DC hardcore Rastafarians The Bad Brains. For over a year he didnít play or record. When asked by a Hollywood screenwriter to pen songs for a film about author J.D. Salinger, Malin ó a fan of Catcher in the Rye and other Salinger works ó traveled to Cornish, NH hoping to speak to the famous recluse. In typical punk-rock fashion, instead of getting the interview, Malin landed at the local precinct for trespassing and was released only after the cops watched his video duet with Bruce Springsteen for "Broken Radio" on YouTube and were convinced he was just a writer doing research. Though he never met Salinger (who passed away this past January), Malin made the most of the experience by writing "The Archer" and "Lonely at Heart"ótwo songs that would make him want to work again and become the basis for his new album. Over the summer of 2009, in the basement of Avenue A watering hole Hi- Fi, the songs came forth. Malin, with impresario Don DiLego, drummer Randy Schrager, guitarist Matt Hogan, and bassist/DJ Tommy USA, worked with his newly formed band to bash out an album's worth of gritty anthems, and The St. Marks Social was born. A solid band, but one with an open door to Malin's community of musician friends - longtime partner in crime Ryan Adams, pop singer Mandy Moore, fellow label mate Brian Fallon, and former bandmates from D Generation Howie Pyro and Danny Sage - the Social is a group effort to keep the P.M.A. Says Malin, "To me, rock 'n' roll is an exorcism that begins every night when the sun goes down, the music starts playing, and the spirits start flowing. It helps to say things in public over dirty microphones. It's a way to spit out the poison." When Jesse met producer Ted Hutt (Lucero, Flogging Molly, The Gaslight Anthem) one drunken night at a local bar, their talk of making a record fast, loose, and raw, was the beginning of Huttís quest to create a record that would encompass Malin's roots and evolutionófrom hardcore thrasher to punk/folk singer-songwriter. The album's basic tracks were laid in three days at Greenpoint, Brooklynís Mission Studios, and the rest at Sonic Youth's Think Tank Studios in Hoboken, NJ. Filled with the characters Malin does bestómessengers and misanthropes, hipsters and hypocritesóand as always, his constant themes of redemption, nightlife, heartbreak, and survival, LOVE IT TO LIFEóa sentiment taken from a ticket stub Joe Strummer autographed for Jesseówas built with desperate optimism that shouts in gang vocals that no matter how bad it gets, youíre never alone. LOVE IT TO LIFE will be in stores on April 27, 2010. Jesse Malin and The St. Marks Social will start a residency this month at the Bowery Electric in New York to get warmed up for a run of dates with label mates Gogol Bordello in April.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12343

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Jesse Malin & The St Marks Social

After three critically acclaimed solo records, dozens of world tours and TV appearances, Jesse Malin found himself back in New York City questioning his next move. From his days fronting seminal hardcore trio Heart Attack and infamous glam punks D Generation, then seven years on the... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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12:00am CDT

KEN Mode

Winnipeg, Canada's KEN mode are elitist-asshole metallic noise rock with touches of post metal, hardcore, sludge and doom (so they've been told); a product of long, hard winters culminating in a sound that whips, pummels and lacerates its end users like a wicked Manitoba wind. The power trio bares only the essential ingredients necessary to deliver maximum impact and is an exercise in efficiency and ferocity that convincingly illustrates this is the way it should be. The band has been aggressively smearing their filth since 1999 by touring all over Canada, the US and Europe with the likes of Pelican, Daughters, Buried Inside, The End, Gaza, Engineer, Taint, and done various regional dates with Mastodon, Burnt By The Sun, Cursed, Baroness, Bison BC, Propagandhi, These Arms Are Snakes, Despised Icon, etc. March 15, 2010 will see the band unleash its fourth and most devastating work to date; the Godcity/Kurt Ballou (Converge, Trap Them, Old Man Gloom) produced, West West Side/Alan Douches (Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon, High on Fire) mastered "Venerable" via Profound Lore Records. Here's what a few magazines and publications have said about KEN Mode: "This is how I know KEN Mode rule: I saw them play a virtually empty bar about five years ago and still remember that gig like it was yesterday. In this day and age, when half of what hits the stage when I decide to part with my precious time and leave the house doesn’t even register, this is a triumph-and-a-half. Not only do they sound like a raging beast wired on the up-tempo bits 'n' pieces of Unsane's discography, but in the case of much of the new material, KEN mode evoke the brutality of Unsane's Total Destruction and Unsane album covers brought to musical life." - Decibel Magazine "With their debut 'Mongrel' and the stellar follow-up 'Reprisal', Canada's best kept secret established a reputation for perfection jagged, chest-tightening riffs that not only demanded your attention but commanded it as well. Consequently, they have a lot to live up to. Luckily, they've done it again... They've eased up on the straightforward drive 'er home Keelhaul heaviosity, while maintaining the mid-'90's Black Cross punk meets Melvins undertone, and zoned in on the dissonant Kittens country quirks and Botch-flavoured guitar antics that had previously played second fiddle to the spirit of crushing riffage." - Terrorizer Magazine "Winnipeg's KEN Mode have run a tight ship since their inception, resulting in two previous provocative and unforgettable releases. Yet even with the musical muscle showcased on Mongrel and Reprisal, there was still room to grow, to become more comfortable in their warped, artistic anti-rock/metal hybrid, as opposed to being consumed by the youthful tendency to prove themselves. With Mennonite however, we celebrate the power trio's bar mitzvah; they're grown men. Still uncompromising and heavy yet feature a few more laidback — for them — grooves and tracks that grow into the focal point rather than rage from start to finish, Mennonite accomplishes more in one track than even KEN Mode probably thought possible. Incredibly well rounded and gripping, the album rages through thick, drawn-out battles of emotional torment, strikes fast and deadly with two-minute shots of rage, seizes with bastardized pop metal bravado and mesmerizes thanks to the band's relaxed attitude and comfort in their skin." - Exclaim Magazine "I’m not gonna try to demarcate what the hell these three Canucks are capable of in a song, but I’ll say this: (KEN mode) should be ground-zero for you disillusioned souls looking for granite-heavy, solid ‘heavy mental’ that’s as challenging as it is battering." - Metal Maniacs "The daily grind (pun intended) at a school where geometry, heavy metal history and chaos theory are the only courses offered." - Alternative Press "Although it shouldn’t, it always somewhat surprises me that KEN Mode is able to expand on what they’ve already done. However, the fact that they are able to speaks volumes as to just how good this band is. This is noise-rock at its finest, if you haven’t managed to check out KEN Mode yet then you are really missing out." - Built on a weak spot "There are drummers and there are drummers. Then, there are drummers. Ken Mode’s skin basher Shane Matthewson belongs to the latter kind; the ones that organize and gather the masses. The ones that make the difference and are, through skills and gusto, able to elevate the sound of a band from the above par to the outstanding. And kudos to the band too. Quite frankly I wasn’t expecting a three piece to come off as potent as Ken Mode. Guitarist vocalist Jesse Matthewson (is this one musical family or what?) bends his axe in quasi mathematical manners, the riffs are played in Forrest Gump ping-pong speed angularity, shooting off in all directions and...the result is an explosive encounter between post hardcore and noise rock. " Deaf Sparrow Zine
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12910

Artists

KEN Mode

Formed in 1999 by Royal Conservatory of Music trained musicians Jesse Matthewson, Shane Matthewson, CA, and long-time friend Darryl Laxdal (bass), the group released several demos from 1999 to 2003, leading to the release of their debut full length Mongrel on Escape Artist Records... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Valhalla

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12:00am CDT

Kenneth Brian Band

http://kennethbrian.com/files/Kenneth_Brian_Bio.pdf
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10715

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Kenneth Brian Band

http://kennethbrian.com/files/Kenneth_Brian_Bio.pdf

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
BD Riley's

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12:00am CDT

mi-gu

mi-gu is Yuko Araki (drum / vocals) with Hirotaka Shimmy Shimizu. Araki & Shimizu are also members of Cornelius group, Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band, If By Yes, and Brother's Sister's Daughter (with Mike Watt).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13562

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mi-gu

mi-gu is Yuko Araki (drum / vocals) with Hirotaka Shimmy Shimizu. Araki & Shimizu are also members of Cornelius group, Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band, If By Yes, and Brother's Sister's Daughter (with Mike Watt).

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Elysium

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12:00am CDT

Mustard Pimp

Baron and eKa of Mustard Pimp, inspired by metal, rock, and other notable music that they've tuned in to, are an unclassifiable French dynamic duo who have experimented with eclectic styles in their tracks. Baron can trace his roots to DJing acid and techno music, while eKa can recognize his beginnings as a guitarist in a French metal band. Both eventually joined forces to make diverse remixes, instantly receiving support from well-established musicians, which include the following: The Crookers, Steve Aoki, Eagles of Death Metal, Shinichi Osawa, Designer Drugs, Steed Lord, Partyshank, A1 Bassline, Larry Tee, Dada Life, Stereoheroes and Bryan Cox. Mustard Pimp's debut single "Oh La La Satan" was released under Crux Records in September 2008, immediately followed by MP released in their second EP Raging Blood under Idiot House Records the following month. Early in 2009, they released their third EP RER EP, available on the Internet. In July 2009, Mustard Pimp signed the singles, "Cherry" and "Kiwi" under super hot Dim Mak Records. The same year, they released a 12-hour mixtape called Hercules Mixtape, which represented all of their influences. To top it all off, they doubled the number and did it again in January 2010 with a 24-hour Mixtape that was a global hit on blogs. Mustard Pimp have been featured on blogs from all corners of the world. In addition, they have released more than 25 mixtapes within the last two years. To date, their mixtapes and tunes have already been downloaded over 150,000 times. their single "Rock, Paper, Scissors" was released on June 2010 on Dim Mak records. Currently, the duo are working on their debut album.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14243

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Mustard Pimp

Established 2008, Mustard Pimp are the french dynamic duo: Baron and eKa. Baron started 9 years ago DJing mostly acid and techno stuff, whilst eKa was the guitarist in a french metal band. They started to make diverse remixes and rather rapidly received support from well established... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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12:00am CDT

Pascale Picard Band

Pascale Picard is one of the hottest discoveries of 2007. She is at the helm of the Pascale Picard Band, which includes guitarist Mathieu Cantin, bass player Phil Morissette, and drummer Marc Chartrain. Picard started her career in Quebec in the nineties. The young artist had an interest in folk, rock, and punk music and learned to play her guitar while listening to Weezer, Blink 182, and Sublime. At the beginning of the millennium Picard played in local club scenes in Quebec, where she sang hit songs by other artists. In 2004, she was encouraged by a friend to send a demo to MusiquePlus and was recruited for the show Les pourris... de talents! Shortly after her first appearance, she met her band members, with whom she did the singles Thinking Of It and A While. Picard and the band members got a great response from the public, therefore, Zone3 decided to launch a compilation of the show. Following this experience, Picard and the band increased their stage performances, working with Zone3 Musique on an album. In the spring of 2007, Picard pierced through the music industry with her first album Me Myself & Us. The album with its 12 tracks received critical praise and radio airtime which propelled the artist's career. The album had rich sounds and hit singles such as That Is the Matter, Let's Have a Drink and Annoying, which were at the top of the charts around the country. The album was distributed by Universal and sold thousands of copies. Picard and her musiciens went on tour across Canada. At the end of the summer, the singer-songwriter had surged her career and gave a remarkable show called Osheaga in Montreal. In September, Picard received a nomination for English Album of the Year at the ADISQ Gala. The artist then headed to Europe that fall to promote the album. On December 31, she performed in Quebec City for the 400th anniversary celebrations. Pascale Picard received a nomination in the category Artist of the Year at the Juno Awards at the beginning of 2008.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14095

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Pascale Picard Band

Pascale Picard is one of the hottest discoveries of 2007. She is at the helm of the Pascale Picard Band, which includes guitarist Mathieu Cantin, bass player Phil Morissette, and drummer Marc Chartrain. Picard started her career in Quebec in the nineties. The young artist had an interest... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Spill

12:00am CDT

pat JORDACHE

"how about I drive", he said. pat locked the doors from the backseat and pulled his brim all the way down. massive pounding of blood in his ears were really seeds of phone exchange and a conference loop. karn took sticks and rattled the cages of every central office in the upper western plane, trying to find the source of the disruption. pulling fuses and cracking the whip to his own desire, a veritable child of bugs potter and kevin mitnick. winROR culled the fat and quelled the beast, crying into a gsm phone with passion and vigour about integrity and sympathy. he then used the phone as a slide and slid out of sight, conjuring gulls from the tall grass to inspect the damage.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11810

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pat JORDACHE

"Founded in Montreal in 2010, around the songs of Pat Gregoire as a collection of veterans and dilettantes, pat JORDACHE metabolizes avant-saxophony, disco, fusion hackery, etc. A score for a decadent time with an ambivalent relationship to the past: covering one's tracks, obscuring... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Club de Ville

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12:00am CDT

PX Band

Px Band is one of the most popular bands in Estonia. PX music is a kind of mixture of jazz, rock, indie pop, break beat, electroclash, funk. It's a trio: voc/ guitar, keyboards/ keyboards bass, drums. PX live performance is very emotional, catchy and frank action. It's a real rock-and-roll drive... 2010 - The new album "Manka People" is dedicated to all Manka People.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12420

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PX Band

Px Band is one of the most popular bands in Estonia. PX music is a kind of mixture of jazz, rock, indie pop, break beat, electroclash, funk. It's a trio: voc/ guitar, keyboards/ keyboards bass, drums. PX live performance is very emotional, catchy and frank action. It's a real rock-and-roll... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
512

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12:00am CDT

Rich Aucoin

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Rich Aucoin

Part Daft Punk-inflected Dan Deacon, part DIY-driven Flaming Lips as filtered through Girl Talk, Canada's Rich Aucoin is a force of beat-blasted rave-ups and synth-stricken jams. While last year's Public Publication EP hints at the function, Aucoin's real appeal rises in the form... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Paradise

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12:00am CDT

SBTRKT

Design is at the heart of this project: first the instruments, then the songs and finally the masks. Whilst massively prolific, a minimalist ethos runs through the work and style of SBTRKT, not just in the name but in the precision of the sonics and arrangements. After dropping audacious white-label re-rubs of Goldie & Radiohead in 2009, SBTRKT has announced himself in 2010 with releases on dubstep stalwarts Ramp + Brainmath & eclectic indie label, Young Turks. Remixes for M.I.A., Modeselektor & Basement Jaxx have left the clubs wanting more and the masked man has obliged in the form of recent collaborative bangers w/ Sinden & Sampha. Whilst record heads and shop salesmen argue over whether SBTRKTs sound is more “techno”,“neo-garage” or “dubstep”, the forthcoming album plus releases on Tempa, Young Turks and Monkeytown place him comfortably in any category he wishes to occupy...
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13456

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SBTRKT

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Barcelona

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12:00am CDT

Shawn Chrystopher

The Inglewood, California native has spent a lifetime perfecting his craft with hopes of one day showcasing his gifts to the masses Growing up, Shawn Chrystopher (Born Shawn Christopher Garrett, II) fell in love with music at a very early age; taking a liking to Kriss Kross, 2Pac, Puff Daddy, and Michael Jackson--to name a few. As a kid, Shawn would take a small radio into his backyard and pretend as if he were performing for a sold out stadium, using his television remote as his microphone. “I remember having one of my 'performances' in my backyard one afternoon, and glancing over and seeing my mom watch me. She kind of had this 'what the hell is this boy doing?' look on her face.....but I still finished my show.” -Shawn Chrystopher In 1997, during his first day at Foshay Learning Center, Shawn was introduced to music in a different light as he enrolled into his very first music class. In this class, he was not only taught the fundamentals of music--such as melodies and music theory--he also acquired the knowledge of music history as well as the skills to not only play, but master many different instruments. It was that same year that Shawn met industry exec and life-long mentor/friend Tom Sturges. At the time Tom, who was head of Shaquille O'neal's record label "TWisM," came to Shawn's school to meet with another student who he was sponsoring in a mentorship program. Coincidentally, during his visit Tom was able to see Shawn perform at one of the many assemblies he took part in, and instantly saw the talent and star-power Shawn possessed. As high school came to a culmination, Shawn, then known in his area as one of the premier entertainers, not only continued to perfect his skills as an MC, but also honing the craft of producing. "I would literally sit and make 5 beats a day, then at the end of the week delete them all; I kept this going for months. The reason why I would delete them is because they weren't any good. I knew they weren't good, but just like every other skill, you have to practice to get it perfected. Im sure Jordan didn't make the first shot he ever took." -Shawn Chrystopher In 2003, at the age of 16, Shawn was awarded a 4 1/2 year scholarship to the University of Southern California, where he would study Political Science. While in school, Shawn learned the necessary skills of business and networking that would help him conduct himself in a professional manner whenever he was not in 'entertainer' mode. These skills were nothing more but mere additions to Shawn Chrystoper's already 'micro-manager' demeanor. More than just a rapper, Chrystopher is known to do everything himself--and if he cant do it, he asks to have the final decision on anything made regarding him or else he wants no part of it. Shawn writes, performs, produces, mixes, and masters all of his own music; something he sees being a necessity in the music industry if longevity is to be achieved. "The era of the 'regular rapper' is almost done. Soon people are going to be asking 'well we know you can rap, but what else do you do?' There are many musicians who write and produce their own music, however in hip-hop, being one-dimensional was accepted. That won't last for too much longer." -Shawn Chrystopher Five years later, after careful planning and patiently learning the ins-and-outs of the music industry, Shawn Chrystopher, formally released his critically-acclaimed debut mixtape "I.W.G.: I Wear Glasses"; garnering him a major co-sign by fashion powerhouse LRG Clothing as well as its owner Jonas In the fall of 2009, Shawn released his debut LP "A City With No Seasons" via his website, HonourRoleStudent.com. "A City With No Seasons" was Shawn's true introduction to the world as it was his first project with the music entirely produced by him (his prior mixtape was comprised mostly of industry instrumentals). With his debut album, Shawn Chrystopher set out to push the envelope with today's rap music; choosing song concepts and instrumentation that would normally be reserved for an alternative act. "Some people really feel that it's virtually impossible to create something different in this day and age when it comes to music; I strongly disagree. I look at music as fingerprints; being independently exclusive to every musician. The reason why music, especially hip-hop, stays stagnant during certain periods of time is because artists tend to try and duplicate another artists' "fingerprints" because he or she has created a winning formula in the form of a hit song. Just because something worked for one artist doesn't necessarily mean that it will work for me, so I have chosen to basically be my own artist, and create a sound that can only be linked to me as a musician." -Shawn Chrystopher With intellect, superior musical talent, and passion for all that he does, the future is truly bright for Mr. Chrystopher.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13893

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Shawn Chrystopher

Born and raised in Inglewood, CA, rapper/producer Shawn Chrystopher has transformed his soulful beats and rhymes into major success, including campaigns with LRG, AMP Energy, and Microsoft XBOX. Following the successful release of his debut album "The Lovestory LP" executive produced... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Venue 222

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Shit Robot

To list the ways Marcus Lambkin, aka Shit Robot, spent the '90s and early aughts is to essentially document some of New York City's most seminal moments in music. After moving to the city in 1992 from his native Dublin, Ireland, the man behind the moniker served a stint as a resident DJ at the infamous club Save the Robots; co-founded Plant Records and the now defunct Plant Bar, where The Rapture's Luke Jenner poured drinks and which UK magazine The Face called "New York's coolest and loudest bar"; used his cabinet making skills to help literally build the DFA studio; and DJ'ed the legendary Shit Robot parties with future LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy. After more than a decade on the frontlines of New York City's music scene DJ'ing other people's records, Lambkin departed in 2004 for a small town outside of Stuttgart where – in the relative quiet of the German countryside – he finally began making his own music. Since then, he has produced tracks that are a reflection of both his longstanding love of house music and a life lived in nightclubs. With that foundation, Lambkin has managed to make one of 2010's best albums. From the Cradle to the Rave, with all its analog sounds and precise arrangements, is an inspired and beautifully crafted update of classic house, refurbished to feel fresh and new. "Tuff Enuff," the first of the album's nine tracks, rests on a brawny bassline that's suddenly engulfed in a radiant Kraftwerk synthscape, while "I Found Love" lays down funk-driven electric bass currents under vocals processed to depths lower than Barry White's, and "Losing My Patience" has a chorus built on lush backing keys and soulful, trembling vocals. "Take 'Em Up" may be the best roller skating anthem of 1980 never written, "Grim Receiver" cycles throbbing bass loops over a big, steady beat and "Answering Machine" adds synthetic strings to a mix that already includes quivering soprano keys and wonderfully off-kilter vocals. "I Got a Feeling" brings high frequency electro disco together with cowbells, blips and bleeps and retro piano houseAnd "Triumph!!" – the appropriately named final track – casts incredibly long, cosmic synth shadows across the album's monumentally epic finish. Lambkin is joined on this excellent debut full length by a list of notable contributors: James Murphy co-wrote several tracks and mixed the album, while Juan Maclean, Janine "Planningtorock" Rostron, LCD Soundsystem's Nancy Whang, Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor, House of House's Saheer Umar and ex-Nation of Ulysses and The Make-Up's Ian Svenonious all contribute vocals to From the Cradle's… stellar arc of songs.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11359

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Shit Robot

To list the ways Marcus Lambkin, aka Shit Robot, spent the '90s and early aughts is to essentially document some of New York City's most seminal moments in music. After moving to the city in 1992 from his native Dublin, Ireland, the man behind the moniker served a stint as a resident... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
La Zona Rosa

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Sleepy Vikings

Loud country shoegaze from six sleazy Tampa kids. Five girls & a guy who brave the infernal Florida sun to write weird songs about stalkers and summer. Think Pavement + Sonic Youth + hick towns + beer. Our debut record, "They Will Find You Here," will be released on New Granada Records in May 2011. New Granada Records www.newgranada.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12950

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Sleepy Vikings

Sleepy Vikings have braved an infernal Florida sun to write the songs about stalkers, dead kings, summer, presidents and teenage loitering that make up the debut, They Will Find You Here. The album, filled with dreams and nightmares has already caused the local press in Florida to... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Ghost Room

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Slug Guts

Slug Guts hail from heat stricken confines of Brisbane, Australia. In the first four months of the band, Slug Guts recorded their first LP “Down on the Meat” which was released on Stained Circles Records (Jay Reatard, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Dirtbombs.) After numerous Australian tours and shows playing alongside Lightning Bolt (usa), Primitive Calculators, Flipper (usa), Eddy Current Suppression Ring and many others, Slug Guts went back into the studio, three months after the release of ‘Down on the Meat’ and recorded a thirteen song LP titled ‘Howlin Gang.’ Howlin Gang LP features a duet with Angela Bermuda (Circle Pit) and guest appearances by Sarah Spencer (Blank Realm). In this recording session Slug Guts also finished a split 7” with iconic Australian 1980’s experimentalists Primitive Calculators, which features both bands doing Primitive Calculator’s quasi single ‘Ugly Pumping Muscle’ to be released in January on Sweet rot Records (Canada). In June Slug Guts completed a twelve-date tour of Japan before returning for a mid year Australian tour. Slug Guts are proud to announce that Howlin Gang will be released February 28th 2011 on Sacred Bones, a record label from Brooklyn, New York. Slug Guts are currently putting the finishing touched on their 3rd LP
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14986

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Slug Guts

Slug Guts hail from heat stricken confines of Brisbane, Australia. In the first four months of the band, Slug Guts recorded their first LP “Down on the Meat” which was released on Stained Circles Records (Jay Reatard, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Dirtbombs.) After numerous Australian... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Red 7

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Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin

Let It Sway isn't just the title of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yelstin's third full-length -- it's a philosophy that ultimately helped save the band. After enduring numerous tension-filled sessions while self-recording 2008's Pershing, the band members decided it would be best to relinquish control over production and pursue new options when it came time to record their next album. "With Pershing we tried to micromanage our sound and it wasn't a fun process," recalls drummer/vocalist Phil Dickey. "So for the new record it seemed like a good idea to try something we've never tried before." Plus, as guitarist/vocalist John Cardwell adds, "It just seems lazy to not want to make the best-sounding record possible." Not knowing which producer to contact, they began their search by reaching out to Death Cab For Cutie guitarist and respected engineer Chris Walla -- a fan and friend of SSLYBY since the release of 2005's Broom -- to see if he had any recommendations. Unexpectedly, Walla quickly replied he had the perfect person in mind -- himself. And so, at his suggestion, SSLYBY made the trek from their hometown of Springfield, MO to Madison, WI -- home of the famed Smart Studios (Nirvana's Nevermind, Smashing Pumpkins' Gish). Working with Walla (Tegan and Sara, The Decemberists) and resident producer Beau Sorenson (Death Cab For Cutie, Sparklehorse), the band members crafted the final list of 12 songs that appear on Let It Sway. "When we got to the studio the songs were about 75 percent completed, which ended up being perfect," says guitarist Will Knauer. "It allowed them to grow naturally -- with Chris and Beau guiding the songs with sounds we wouldn't have had access to and ideas we wouldn't have thought up ourselves." The influence the producers had on shaping the finished album is especially evident on "Sink/Let it Sway," a song that Walla and Sorenson helped sculpt from ideas, fragments, and four different demo versions into a complete whole, as well as "In Pairs," a short, infectious track the band had never played together until Walla heard the opening riff while setting up mics and exclaimed "We have to record it!" "For the first time, the goal was to write good songs and not worry about how they were going to be produced," says Dickey. "We trusted Chris and Beau 100 percent." That faith was certainly not misplaced, as Let It Sway takes cues from the band's quiet Broom-era bedroom recordings and couples them with the polished sound of Pershing to create a whole new aesthetic most evident on songs like album opener "Back in the Saddle" and the slow burner "Stuart Gets Lost Dans Le Metro." Ironically, despite its high-profile studio origin, the record has a more authentic and "live-sounding" feel than if the group had recorded at home. "We generally tracked one song a day and just used the best performances -- even if there were little flubs," reveals Dickey. "Chris and Beau decided to do it that way, which is good because we're perfectionists and would probably still be recording the album today." In the end, the circumstances surrounding the making of the record -- in which the band rode bikes to the studio each morning and slept on the floor of Sorenson's home (while Walla inhabited a tent in the backyard) -- was exactly the kind of environment SSLYBY needed to recapture the essence of what it is to be a band. "Recording the album reminded me of how everything was when we first started playing together," says Dickey. "Everything about making music with your friends seemed fun and perfect all over again." As Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin learned firsthand, when pressure is mounting, sometimes you just gotta Let It Sway.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12914

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Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin

Let It Sway isn't just the title of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yelstin's third full-length -- it's a philosophy that ultimately helped save the band. After enduring numerous tension-filled sessions while self-recording 2008's Pershing, the band members decided it would be best... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Parish

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Sonidero Meztizo (Roco Pachukote & Moyenei)

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Sonidero Meztizo (Roco Pachukote & M

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Barbarella Patio

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Special Guests

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Special Guests

http://amonly.com

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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Spoek Mathambo

Part of a new breed of African artists, 24 year old Spoek Mathambo (Rapper/DJ and Graphic Designer/Illustrator) is hitting the world hard with his take on Afro-futurism. Spoek sees himself as a part of a new wave of energy in Africa, which is intent on nurturing a sense of progressiveness while maintaining a pride in culture. As front-man for electrorap outfits SWEAT.X and PLAYDOE, Spoek Mathambo has become a increasingly prominent figure in the international music scene over the last couple of years. Most recently, Spoek Mathambo has finished recording his solo album, Mshini Wam for BBE, and has built a live band (producer, drummer, guitarist) in order to tour the project. The release of this project is particularly exciting as a sign to the world of what Africa has in store in terms of progressive electronic music. The title “Mshini Wam” is from a famous Zulu song called Umshini Wami, (English: My Machine), often sung by members of the military wing of the ANC and the South African president himself whenever they are in trouble - in their version it means: “Bring Me My Machine Gun”. Yet for Spoek Mathambo Mshini Wam has quite a different meaning: “My Machine...A way to express a new wave of electronic African music!”. Spoek has risen to become one of the foremost recognised exporters of the new South African club music (which he has coined as Township Tech). He has gathered widespread attention as far afield as the New York Times and Fader Magazine.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11568

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Spoek Mathambo

Spoek Mathambo is the stage name of South African musician (Singer-Rapper-Producer-DJ), Nthato Mokgata. At the vanguard of a new wave of African artists, Spoek is hitting the world hard with his take on Afro-futurism. His unique take on electronic music, infuses futurism with a strong... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Malverde

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Syd Straw

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Syd Straw

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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Taj Weekes & Adowa

Taj Weekes is an enigma… on the one hand deeply serious and intensely passionate about his worldviews and on the other hand a gentle and humble man with a quick and easy smile. Driven to inspire conscious thought and provoke discussion through his poignant poetry and lyrics, Weekes says, "I write from the heart and I speak about issues that move me. I believe that’s what really matters." Born and raised on the island of St. Lucia, Weekes grew up the youngest of ten children in a family where music was ever present. "We were always singing and playing in my house. My father was an incredible singer... we took that from him." By age five, Weekes was singing in church and by the age of nine, he and his brothers had formed a band, playing in local talent shows, the town hall or parish centers around the island. Weekes would painstakingly write down the lyrics from songs he heard, often tinkering with the words in a song to make them his own creation. "From the time I started writing," he said, "I did my own thing. I was always attracted to the lyrics in the songs and would listen to people like Lord Kitchener and the Mighty Sparrow. They were like town criers telling the stories of the day. Reggae is what you call the poor man's cry. It's music you can sit and listen to. It's listening music." Weekes grew up blissfully unaware of category or genre - to him, great music was, and still is, great music no matter what the style. "My musical influences were quite varied, 'cause the radio stations played all kinds of music. There were no formats, so we grew up listening to everything from reggae to calypso to classic rock and classical music." Weekes soon felt confined by the borders of St. Lucia and left home to fulfill his musical ambitions in North America. There he formed his band Taj Weekes and Adowa and label Jatta Records. Weekes and his band Adowa unite a true social consciousness with an unforgettable reggae groove. Blending in elements of acoustic roots rock and afro-folk simplicity, the band’s vibrant sound defies genre and has garnered critical acclaim and a wide audience across the globe. The group's first two full-length albums are Hope and Doubt and Deidem, which won "Best Reggae Album" at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards and was shortlisted for a Grammy Award. The band released their much-anticipated third CD, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen, in October 2010. AWSK presents a set of fresh reggae songs laced with acoustic strings, guitar, violin and cello, and splashes of soulful harmonica for an album that challenges listeners to redefine common perceptions of reggae and where it's heading as a genre. Always striving to bring awareness to the issues he is passionate about, Weekes founded his charity, They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO), in 2007 to improve the lives of underprivileged children in the Caribbean through sports, health and enrichment programs. Named a Goodwill Ambassador by the International Consortium of Caribbean Professionals and recognized by a division of the United Nations, Weekes addresses issues such as global warming, casualties of war, domestic and youth violence, diabetes and health, poverty and the welfare of children through both his music and his charity.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11386

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Taj Weekes & Adowa

Taj Weekes is an enigma… on the one hand deeply serious and intensely passionate about his worldviews and on the other hand a gentle and humble man with a quick and easy smile. Driven to inspire conscious thought and provoke discussion through his poignant poetry and lyrics, Weekes... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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Tavana

Wether you find him solo acoustic or with his band, Tavana always delivers an explosive performance. With his roots laid in Honolulu, Hawaii, Tavana has been rapidly gaining attention nationally. His more recent attributes includes sharing the stage with rock icon Eddie Vedder. The rare performance was Recorded live @ the Hawaii Theatre, and released to the Ten Club fan base on vinyl. Don't miss Tavana this SXSW.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14833

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Tavana

Wether you find him solo acoustic or with his band, Tavana always delivers an explosive performance. With his roots laid in Honolulu, Hawaii, Tavana has been rapidly gaining attention nationally. His more recent attributes includes sharing the stage with rock icon Eddie Vedder. The... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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The Almost

“If I were a monster/Would you wince when you looked at me?/If I were a freak/Would you stare?/If I were a leper/Would you say unclean/If I was alone… Would you help me get free?”  A Monster Monster is on the loose.  The Almost’s second album for Tooth & Nail /Virgin Records began taking shape just as soon as the band came off the road after touring for their 2007 debut, Southern Weather, including a stint on that summer’s Warped tour.  That album, which debuted at #39 on Billboard’s Top 200, earned them a Top 10 single at Alternative radio, and a spot on MTV’s Discover & Download, was essentially the work of a single individual—Underoath drummer Aaron Gillespie, who wrote all the songs, played all the instruments and then recruited a band to play them live, starting with fellow Floridian Jay Vilardi, a veteran of several well-known area bands like Metal Blade’s Phoenix Mourning and Orlando-based Hand to Hand.  “My job was to teach everyone the songs,” explains Vilardi, who describes himself as the band’s musical director. The addition of Philadelphia-based guitarist Dusty Redman, himself a veteran of Tooth & Nail bands like Beloved and Dead Poetic and Salt Lake City bassist Alex Aponte rounded out the line-up.   The now thoroughly road-tested band was intent to make their latest a completely collaborative effort, melding their talents into a whole that was more than the sum of its individual parts. The process began with Vilardi, Redmon and Aponte e-mailing files back and forth to Gillespie, who was busy penning lyrics and coming up with musical ideas of his own while touring with Underoath, before all four of them got together in the studio to jam and work out the arrangements.   It was a system that resulted in a powerfully cohesive album that melds their diverse songwriting skills, from the thudding, Raw Power-like stomp of the title track and “Monster Monster,” to the stark acoustic blues and closing psychedelic jam of “Monster,” the techno-rock laced with tribal drums of “Books and Books” and the melodic Coldplay/U2/Kings of Leon arena-rock anthem, “Hands.”   “It turned out to be a really good process because we wound up with a tremendous amount of material we can use,” says Vilardi.   “We jammed on these tracks for hours before we actually laid anything down,” nods Gillespie. “This now feels like a real band. Everyone gave up a piece of his own agenda for the good of the final result. And that’s how you end up with something special. It was a relief for me because it took a lot of the weight off my shoulders. They supplied the bricks and we built the house together.”  The guys also enlisted the help of steel guitarists Chris Scruggs (grandson of bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs) and John Davis (Superdrag vocalist/guitarist) while in the studio. Both Scruggs and Davis helped they guys broaden their musical pallets on a few tracks like “West” and “Hand Grenade.”   “It was whatever each of us could do for the song,” agrees Redmon. “There were no ego issues, no one screaming, ‘I’m Eddie Van Halen!’”  Gillespie says the songs are about the dark side of the human condition, battling your demons to come out the other side, starting with the album’s title.  “I’m giving in to you,” he roars in “Lonely Wheel,” though in “No I Don’t,” which segues from an acoustic beginning to an anthemic rock chorus, he admits, “I’m learning how to wait.” The hard-hitting “Young Again” and the country-flavored “Hand Grenade” (“Oh to be young/It sounds like so much fun”) are both about lost innocence, while “Souls on Ten,” with its piano flourish and urgent intensity, has a Springsteen feel and the grungy garage-rock of “Summer Summer” offers an elegiac nod to vintage Neil Young with Crazy Horse.   “It didn’t start out as a concept album, but by accident, I think it became one,” says Aaron. “It’s about the ‘monster’ that lives inside of all of us, which we have to fight to get rid of. It’s a battle you live with every day. In the end, when that stops, the question remains, can you now life your life? Can you get all of who you are, can you find a place that makes you happy?”  That catharsis comes across loud and clear in the final song on the album, dubbed “Monster,” which starts with Gillespie alone, accompanied by a single dobro. “Learning how to see/In this weird change of space/I’m learning to believe in this life… I feel you helping me.” The song builds until, about two-thirds of the way through, the rest of The Almost come in, embarking on a spontaneous acid-soaked jam, recorded live, that provides the ultimate release.  “Everybody needs that,” says Gillespie. “For some people, it’s drinking, others run, some throw baseballs. I play music. That’s what I do. That gets rid of the garbage in my life.”  “It’s about how terrible we can be at times,” says Vilardi. “It’s hard to be a person today who stands for something. It doesn’t make you better… sometimes it even makes you worse.”  On “Hands,” the band prove they can create an arena- and radio-ready rock anthem, with its martial beat, chiming keyboards and lush ‘80s new wave fizz  “It’s like an Achtung Baby vibe,” nods Dusty. “That song came out of nowhere. We demoed it, then got into the studio and started playing it and just got real excited.”  “I like working with a song structure,” says Gillespie. “In Underoath, that’s not what we do. We create moments, which is important, but The Almost is something different.”  “Monster Monster” and “Young Again” demonstrate Jay and Dusty’s love of classic garage punk, like the Stooges and the Velvet Undergound. “We really want to put the middle finger back in rock,” says Vilardi. “We love the attitude of bands like Guns N’ Roses.”  And that’s strange, because it turns out that rebellion doesn’t conflict with being on Tooth & Nail, where the support of community is almost as important as the religious implications.  “Music should reflect who you are,” says Aaron. “I believe there’s hope in finding who you are. That’s my conviction. At the same time, I want anybody, no matter their affiliation, to react to the music in the same way. I don’t want people to feel they’re being judged.”  With the addition of drummer Joe Musten (Gillespie played all the drums on the album), The Almost is ready to hit the road and do what they do best, play for their increasing fan base around the country.  “We plan on hitting it as hard as we can,” laughs Vilardi. “We’d like to leave and not come back for two years.”  “We’re just beginning now to establish our identity,” concludes Dusty. “There were a lot of people now who are finding out about Underoath through The Almost.”  Now there’s a transformation for you.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13855

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The Almost

“If I were a monster/Would you wince when you looked at me?/If I were a freak/Would you stare?/If I were a leper/Would you say unclean/If I was alone… Would you help me get free?”  A Monster Monster is on the loose.  The Almost’s second album for Tooth & Nail /Virgin... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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The Jefferson

Sydney's The Jefferson deal in upbeat commercial pop/rock which, if they were American, would probably have seem them playing stadiums by now.- Heather Fuhrer, DRUM Media Magazine. The Jefferson are a four piece melodic pop/rock band based in Sydney, Australia and while Jared King (bass), Andy Horvarth (drums) and Andrew Turner (guitar) are the grit and guts that drive the resonance and unison, it's the unique calibre and honesty of singer/songwriter Geoff Rana's voice that makes them truly stand out. The band recorded their debut album, Safe Return to Earth, with Award-winning producer Craig Porteils, who has numerous international credits and awards working with artists such as Guns n' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart and Billy Idol. "'Many up and comers do the local live rounds but it is a rarity to get picked up by a successful producer who helps them on their way like Sydney 4 piece The Jefferson have.- Tara Clifford, DRUM Media Magazine. The dynamic between Craig and The Jefferson produced a stand out first album from an independent band. A collection of pleasing mid tempo songs carried by the impressive calibre of Geoff Ranas vocals. ' Tara Clifford, DRUM Media Magazine Songs from their debut album Safe Return To Earth, including Running, Superstar, Days Are Falling and Tell Me Your Name, receiving regular airplay nationally in New Zealand and on Australian Internet radio station RADAR Radio. Notably, Days Are Falling, reached the Top 10 in the category of Pop for the Music Oz Awards 2010, Australia's premier music awards for Independent Artists. Several television song placements for The Jefferson over the past year includes the song Mayday appearing on The Young and The Restless - CBS - 5 million average viewers per day in the U.S.A alone, and MTV's The Real World. The single Running will feature on the hit Canadian television series Degrassi High ' The Next Generation, airing March 2011 broadcasting to 140 countries. Success in the internet world too, generating compelling interest from music websites, in particular OurStage.com where ' Running' came in 8th in the Best of POP charts 2010. Late 2010, The Jefferson took their rock-solid live show to the other side of the world, playing a 5-week tour in the U.S.A which included performances at The Next Big Nashville festival, The Key Club in LA and The House of Blues in Vegas. It's been said before that The Jefferson are slicker than the average local outfit. - Scott Fitzsimons, DRUM Media Magazine. After returning to Australia, the band compiled all their tour footage into a short but insightful movie, THE JEFFERSON U.S.A Tour Video http://www.youtube.com/thejeffersonmusic There is nothing but contagious excitement amongst the band at this point in time as they are going back to the U.S.A this March after having been invited to showcase at the 2011 South By Southwest festival. Before they leave however, the band will be releasing a brand new single, No Surprise. The song marks a new era and level of achievement for The Jefferson, revealing an even bigger and anthemic sound which may potentially lead them to the theatres and stadiums that songs like theirs crave.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12239

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The Jefferson

œSydney's The Jefferson deal in upbeat commercial pop/rock which, if they were American, would probably have seem them playing stadiums by now.- Heather Fuhrer, DRUM Media Magazine. The Jefferson are a four piece melodic pop/rock band based in Sydney, Australia and while Jared King (bass), Andy Horvarth (drums) and Andrew Turner (guitar) are the grit and guts that drive the resonance and unison, it's the unique calibre and... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Ale House

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The Laughing

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The Laughing

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
The Marq

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12:00am CDT

The Raveonettes

When you've had a cult fan base for as long as The Raveonettes have, it's only a matter of time before some of your most-loyal of acolytes begin branching out and make their own kinds of beautiful noise. In recent times, the musical DNA of Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo has been cropping up with such regularity that it prompted the British music press staple NME.com to declare the Danish duo to be responsible for sparking 'America's pop renaissance.' It was a long overdue tip of the hat which drew comparisons between the Raveonettes' melodic magic and such modern tunesmiths as The Drums, Best Coast, Vivian Girls, Dum Dum Girls and even British bands like The Vaccines and Glasvegas. But why take NME's words for it? The bands themselves are only too happy to give credit where it's due and explain why the Raveonettes have been such a prominent reference point. 'They taught me a thing or two about pop music,' admits Jonathan Pierce of New York indie-pop trio the Drums. 'I've always been drawn to bands who are driven by a strong concept and The Raveonettes have been doing it consistently, uncompromisingly and unashamedly since their very first EP 'Whip It On' (2002). I listened to that record religiously for two years after it came out and still find myself going back to it now. They're the modern king and queen of melody and mood.' It's a sentiment that's also echoed by Dee Dee of Sub Pop starlets The Dum Dum Girls who has also been loyally following our Danish heroes from day one. 'They are one of a few bands I took direct kindred inspiration from when I started writing and recording my own songs. They are a constant reminder to keep the teeth of sound intact while courting the pop hook- a recipe I follow in my own work.' But it is perhaps the testimony of one Mr James Allan that exemplifies the Raveonettes-effect most dramatically. Back in 2004, James was jobless and aimless as he sat in Glasgow's famous King Tut's Wah Wah Hut venue drowning his sorrows one Friday afternoon. By coincidence, The Raveonettes happened to be playing the venue that very night and, whimsically hoping that some music would cheer him up, James spent his last bit of cash on a ticket. His money didn't just buy him a quick pick-me-up, it bought him a new lease of life. 'They were touring their 'Chain Gang Of Love' (2003) album- a modern day dream-pop masterpiece in my opinion,' he remembers. 'I left the venue so inspired. I didn't give a fuck about getting a job after that. It just further reinstated my longing to be in a rock 'n' roll band.' That band turned out to be the all-conquering Glasvegas for whom James became the talismanic frontman. Needless to say, he doesn't spend too much time worrying about getting a job these days. If The Raveonettes decided to call it a day tomorrow, we would undoubtedly remember them with nothing but love. But it's partly down to the fact that they've spawned this new generation of talent that the band have strived to move themselves forward with their fifth album. After the best part of a decade honing their instantly recognizable sound and seeing it co-opted by so many other bands aspiring for a similar level of greatness, Sharin and Sune are blazing a newer, darker trail with the brilliant 'Raven In The Grave'. 'I think we have finally hit on something quite important and different for this album,' explains Sune. 'This is the first Raveonettes album we've done which doesn't feature the signature Raveonettes surf drumbeat. None of the tunes have any real sunshine to them. It's all very un-Rave.' 'It has a mood of ethereal defiance' Sharin adds. 'It's dark but not bleak, like the single minded determination caused by crisis that is not quite hope but just as powerful. It's the perfect winter soundtrack just in time for spring'. It doesn't take long to hear how the band have superseded their traditional sound. Of course, melody is still key to what the Raveonettes do, but the familiar bombastic beats and squalls of guitar-noise take a backseat during much of 'Raven In The Grave'. Instead, the album is awash with ghostly synths and chillingly beautiful riffs that leave you feeling simultaneously unsettled and enchanted. It's easily the most soulful music the band have created to date. But once you scratch that sombre surface and dig a little deeper, you'll find that 'Raven In The Grave' has an even darker lyrical heart. Inspired as ever by their own first hand experiences, many of the songs explore the disheartening finiteness of relationships and the devastating effects they can have when they do disintegrate. 'Yeah, there are a lot of those kind of themes,' admits Sune. ''With Recharge & Revolt' I was trying to write an epic love song of longing and restlessness, 'Summer Moon' is about the blossoming of something beautiful which turns sour and starts deteriorating right in front of you and 'My Time's Up' is about the perils of non-commitment to affection and the dangers of short-changing your life.' When you combine The Raveonettes expanded musical palette with this stream of nakedly honest emotions, the end result is an album so compelling and sincere that you could almost live (and potentially, die) inside it. The Raveonettes evolution won't stop with the new album either. As the band set off on tour to support their latest creation, their constantly changing live line-up will be bolstered by a two-drummer line up to help ensure that the depth of 'Raven In The Grave' is recreated on stage. It's just another example of how Sharin and Sune are not content to rest on any laurels. The ten years of inspiring music they've already clocked up has already produced an undeniable legacy, but 'Raven In The Grave' is proof that the Raveonettes are already soaring above all of their past achievements. Catch them if you can.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14560

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The Raveonettes

When you've had a cult fan base for as long as The Raveonettes have, it's only a matter of time before some of your most-loyal of acolytes begin branching out and make their own kinds of beautiful noise. In recent times, the musical DNA of Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo has been... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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12:00am CDT

The Rods

The Rods are an American heavy metal band formed by David "Rock" Feinstein (guitar and vocals), Garry Bordonaro (bass and vocals) and Carl Canedy (drums and vocals). Feinstein had first come to mainstream attention after playing in Elf, with his cousin Ronnie James Dio. The Rods sound differed considerably from Elf, adopting a more traditional heavy metal sound compared with the blues-rock sound that Elf preferred. Their first album was originally released independently as Rock Hard in 1980 and the following year the band was signed by Arista Records, who reordered the album tracks and released it simply titled The Rods. Their second album Wild Dogs followed in 1982 and was re-released in 2004. The Rods' third album, released 1983, was entitled In the Raw In 1984 Canedy and Bordonaro played on Jack Starr's album Out of the Darkness with Rhett Forrester of Riot and Gary Driscoll of Rainbow. Then in 1984 The Rods made their fourth studio album Let Them Eat Metal and recorded the album The Rods Live. Their album Heavier Than Thou was originally released in 1986. An album was also released that features all of the band's members, entitled Hollywood - Canedy, Feinstein, Bordonaro, & Caudle. Canedy is also a producer of heavy metal bands, and his credits include Anthrax's Armed and Dangerous and Spreading the Disease, Exciter's Violence & Force, Overkill's Feel the Fire and Possessed's Beyond the Gates David "Rock" Feinstein just released his solo CD on Niji called "Bitten By The Beast" and their is a new Rods Cd scheduled for a 2011 release!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14152

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The Rods

The Rods are an American heavy metal band formed by David "Rock" Feinstein (guitar and vocals), Garry Bordonaro (bass and vocals) and Carl Canedy (drums and vocals). Feinstein had first come to mainstream attention after playing in Elf, with his cousin Ronnie James Dio. The Rods sound... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Rusty Spurs

12:00am CDT

The Soldier Thread

The Soldier Thread is an indie-pop quintet hailing from Austin, Texas. Having been only patched together in late 2007, the ensemble has already undergone quite an alteration in style. Todd Abels (guitar, keyboard, backup vocals) and Justin McHugh (keyboard, guitar, backup vocals) set out from ambient origins to weave in the missing pieces. Close ties to Patricia Lynn (lead vocals, viola, keyboard) and Drew Vandiver (drums) allowed for an easy joining of loose ends. With Chance Gilmore (bass guitar) eventually completing the chain, the group began to play shows in and around Austin, as well as throughout Texas. The integration of producer Dwight Baker served as the anchor stitch to complete the composite the group currently finds themselves in. The release of In Spades in 2010 marked a shift from true indie sound to a more polished, pop-driven tune. Rumors of this particular trend unwinding further are validated by TST's present live set.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15033

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The Soldier Thread

The Soldier Thread is an indie pop-rock quintet hailing from Austin, Texas. Having been only patched together since late 2007, the ensemble has already undergone quite an alteration in style. Todd Abels (guitar, keyboard) and Justin McHugh (keyboard, guitar, backup vocals) set out... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
512 Rooftop

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12:00am CDT

The Trishas

The Trishas got together in January of 2009 for what they thought was only going to be one show. The four songstresses; Jamie Wilson, Liz Foster, Kelley Mickwee, and Savannah Welch came together to do just that. Sing...for the sake of the songs. And sing they did, around one microphone until there wasn't a single dry eye in the place. From the moment they stepped off the stage, it was obvious to all attending that this wasn't just for one show, no matter what.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11730

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

The Trishas

Writers love phrases with multiple meanings; they’re so much handier than mere single-idea word strings. That’s why it’s so perfect that The Trishas’ first full-length album, High, Wide & Handsome, kicks off with a track titled “Mother of Invention.” Not only does it hint... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Momo's

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12:00am CDT

The Ugly Beats

The Ugly Beats formed in January 2003. Before striking their first note the band promptly wound the clock all the way back to 1966 and has left it there ever since. Armed with Paul Revere, Ventures and Easybeats records, the four guys and one gal quickly whipped up a list of favorite obscure cover songs as long as one arm and a pile of folk-rockin’ original tunes as long as the other. In their seven years of existence the band has managed to release three terrific records on Get Hip Recordings, “Bring on the Beats,” “Take a Stand with the Ugly Beats” and “MOTOR!” and has busted guitar strings, drumsticks, and bar tabs throughout the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., the Netherlands, and Spain (where the band enjoys a large following) since making their debut in their beloved hometown of Austin, Texas. Known for their highly energetic live shows and a special bond with their audiences, it’s only a matter of time before the Ugly Beats are in your brain and on your hi-fi. You must obey the Beats!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12793

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The Ugly Beats

The Ugly Beats have been making a glorious, 60s garage-fueled racket for 11 years in their hometown of Austin, Texas and throughout the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Spain. The band wound the clock all the way back to 1966 before striking their first note in 2003 and has left it there... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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12:00am CDT

Times New Viking

The title in 2008 was Rip It Off. It wasn’t prophetic – quite the opposite – it was a slogan, an instruction as simple as play, record, fuck, and do drugs. If you’ve been in a band since then (or, correctly, since Dig Yourself appeared in 2005) and this isn’t how things go, you’re kidding yourself. Back then, were you an inhabitant of any frustrated scene like Columbus, Ohio, USA, re-happenings were circumstance, lo-fi was necessity, and in this gnarly landscape you had to do it yourself. Actually you still do, always have. That’s if you want to make a lasting impression. There’s middle class poverty out there now, prolonged adolescence in half-way homes. Punk is about a lot of things, but these days kids without internet are punk. Times New Viking have always embraced this code. By avoiding the pratfalls of trends and the impersonality of technology, instead handcrafting their wares, ink stains on their fingertips, they’ve managed to hang on in a fickle reality. Though forever tethered to the ‘90s renaissance of bands like Pavement and Guided By Voices (two bands with which Times New Viking have shared extensive tours with in 2010), there’s has never been a slacker indifference or aloof whimsy – it’s a sharp, determined, grind. Always an exercise in “romantic nihilism,” the three of them, Jared, Beth, and Adam, busy bees out making art, love, friends and enemies. 'Dancer Equired' is a return to the hive, even if the record’s creation was out of their usual boundaries. It should be known that for the first time the trio escaped to a studio. Between Columbus Discount Recordings and the famed Mus-i-col (closest thing to Muscle Shoals we got) during the Summer of Violence. With the help of Adam Smith and Dustin White, Times New Viking produced and recorded and album that sounds like a mellow night out. Though it abandons the pissy histrionics of the past, it remains loud and brash, with mammoth guitars still piled on, only magnifying the bright beautiful traits of the band has nurtured since the beginning. Now they say “It’s a Culture,” and as the nuanced melodies of 'Dancer Equired' appear directly on the surface (as opposed to, say, buried underneath) you begin to believe it. It would be easy to describe the album as a new chapter, but in knowing the forward-thinking, never-settled energies of Times New Viking, this is an entirely new book. Rip it up and start again. There’s a new wave in the driving anthem “Fuck Her Tears,” a new bohemian in “California Roll,” new slogans at every turn. Whether it is to “Try Harder,” a see-saw stomp directed towards the band and their audience, or “Don’t Go to Liverpool,” a song that questions the trash fantastic life on the fringe, the action is usually “go,” the refrain being as important and foreboding as it is fleeting and ephemeral. The most telling evolution for Times New Viking comes in the sway or the grown-up measures the band focuses upon with detailed precision in songs like “Want to Exist,” and especially Dancer Equired’s first single “No Room To Live.” In the latter, that impenetrable shell that may have kept average listeners at bay is finally shattered, the fuzz and hiss sits on a bench arms crossed, the elegiac hum of two voices sticks around longer than usual, inviting you inside this time around. No longer the end of all things – here’s to the sweet side. Wumme Wenders Columbus, Ohio November 24th, 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15223

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Times New Viking

The title in 2008 was Rip It Off. It wasn’t prophetic – quite the opposite – it was a slogan, an instruction as simple as play, record, fuck, and do drugs. If you’ve been in a band since then (or, correctly, since Dig Yourself appeared in 2005) and this isn’t how things... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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12:00am CDT

Ty Segall

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Ty Segall

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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12:00am CDT

Ume

Ume (pronounced ooo-may) is an Austin trio with an explosive yet sweet aesthetic that's been catching folks off guard - in a very good way. Their sound has been described as balancing "pop hooks and sweet female vocals with crazy heavy riffing" (Chromewaves), "poppy and surprisingly heavy... powerful and charming" (Brooklyn Vegan), and "so loud, they could make Nirvana seem fit to play a GOP fundraising cocktail" (Pop Times Mag) The band self-released their Sunshower EP in 2009 - receiving 4 stars from the Austin Chronicle to the Irish Times - followed by four national tours, including dates with Polvo, Nada Surf, and Warpaint, as well as performances at CMJ, NXNE, and SXSW. The band just wrapped up their highly anticipated full-length set for release just in time for this year's SXSW. Behind Ume's explosive music is an unassuming trio. Guitarist/vocalist Lauren says that show after show she meets people who don't think she could possibly have played in punk rock bands for over a decade. One of her first fans was bassist Eric Larson, who approached the then 15 year-old guitarist after seeing her grind-core band perform on a skatepark vert ramp. While attending and playing Houston-area DIY punk shows, the high-school couple met drummer Jeff Barrera. Shortly after forming Ume, Lauren moved to Pennsylvania for graduate school in philosophy. In 2007, she traded in the PhD pursuit to follow her guitar heroine dreams. She now also helps young girls do the same through her work with Girls Rock Camp Austin.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13439

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Ume

For Ume, music is the embodiment of contradiction. The Austin band’s powerful rock songs contain a multitude of opposing juxtapositions, balancing elegance with brutality, strength with fragility, ferocious metal and sweet melody. These paradoxes resound through the trio’s new... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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12:00am CDT

Uncle Lucius

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Uncle Lucius

Austin-based indie rock band Uncle Lucius is set to release its new studio album, “And You Are Me,” on August 28, 2012. Recorded in Austin and Nashville, “And You Are Me” finds Uncle Lucius stretching their musicianship and reeling in eleven songs that punch with a fullness... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Saxon Pub

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12:00am CDT

Wagoneers

http://www.myspace.com/wagoneers--Bio AND mp3s can be found here.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13308

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Wagoneers

http://www.myspace.com/wagoneers--Bio AND mp3s can be found here.

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Continental Club

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12:00am CDT

Why Not Satellite

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Why Not Satellite

Why Not Satellite drone, strike, strum, and throb; sing the story of our scars. Larry Seaman, Randy Franklin, Cindy Toth, and Steve McCarthy are alums of Standing Waves, Wild Seeds, Reivers, and Wannabes. Debut recordings ready to launch.http://myspace.com/whynotsatellite

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
tenOak

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12:05am CDT

Geeks

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Geeks

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:05am - 1:05am CDT
Rusty Spurs

12:05am CDT

Ha Ha Tonka

“Never. Never ask for what ought to be offered.” —Daniel Woodrell, Winter’s Bone There’s a certain wisdom that exists in the hills of the Ozarks. It’s a wisdom that spits out of the mouths of Woodrell’s characters; it’s a wisdom that is found in the lyrics by Woodrell’s fellow West Plains, Missouri natives, Ha Ha Tonka; and it’s a wisdom that’s found on the band’s new full-length LP, Death of a Decade. “They say that if you don’t change where you’re going / you’re gonna end up right where you’re headed.” —Ha Ha Tonka, “Made Example Of” Recorded in a 200 year old barn in scenic New Paltz, NY with producer Kevin McMahon (Titus Andronicus, The Felice Brothers, The Walkmen), Death of a Decade began as a stripped down record, rich with warm tones that could only be captured under a 30 foot roof of a barn. “We wanted to make sure we left in all the imperfections of the barn such as the chairs squeaking and the boards creaking”, explains lead singer Brian Roberts. After tracking the songs in this rough hewn setting, the files were shipped to hAUs Studio in Kansas City, MO where The Ryantist mixed and manipulated synthetic sonic threads into this organic tapestry. Death of a Decade is where authentic meets synthetic, acoustic meets electronic, and tradition meets innovation. Thematically, Death of a Decade is less “story-based” than Ha Ha Tonka’s previous work (which pulled heavily from Missouri history and folklore for its lyrics), with the band now focusing on the transition into manhood—something that doesn’t automatically come once you pass a certain age: “I realize that youth is wasted on the young,” Roberts sings on “Westward Bound,” “Oh, I know that now my wasting days are done.” However, Roberts says, Death of a Decade is not meant to be a requiem for lost youth, but rather an embrace of the notion that the passage of time is better than the alternative. There you have it again: the wisdom of the Ozarks. Even if the album’s songs aren’t specifically of the Ozarks, the sound is—still present is the traditional instrumentation (just listen to guitarist Brett Anderson’s arpeggio mandolin lines on “Usual Suspects” and “Made Example Of”), with bassist Lucas Long and drummer Lennon Bone rounding out the rhythm section to stampeding affect. Still present are the spine-tingling four-part gospel harmonies, a signature sound that sets Ha Ha Tonka apart from every other indie band-cum-Southern rock group that seems to be shambling out of the suburban woods these days. Ultimately, what makes the Ha Ha Tonka brand of Southern rock so special is that it’s authentic, it’s effortless, and it never comes across as forced. They are masters at bringing together the traditional and the modern. They sit at the crossroads of Americana and indie, where Alabama meets Arcade Fire – shakes their hand and takes them out for a drink. So, back to Woodrell’s Ozarkian wisdom from “Winter’s Bone,” being considered one of the best bands you’ll discover (or rediscover) in 2011 isn’t something Ha Ha Tonka ought need to ask for—it will be offered. More about HHT: Named after Ha Ha Tonka State Park in their native Missouri, the group’s relentless touring has seen them become one of the most buzzed about young bands in America, appearing at Lollapalooza, Sundance Film Fest, SXSW, CMJ while touring nationally as a headlining act, as well as supporting many great bands such as Old 97s, Murder By Death, Langhorne Slim, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin, Ludo, Meat Puppets and more.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12828

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Ha Ha Tonka

Coming straight out of Springfield, MO, Ha Ha Tonka specialize in disarming and effortless anthems that owe as much to high and lonesome Ozarks mountain music as chugging college rock. The band released its Bloodshot debut, Buckle in the Bible Belt, to much acclaim in 2007, gaining... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:05am - 1:05am CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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12:05am CDT

Odd Future

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Odd Future

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:05am - 1:05am CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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12:05am CDT

Tearist

Tearist is an amazing two-piece band from Los Angeles, CA. They are comprised of William and Yasmine, 2 kids looking to weave goth, disco, noise and rock into a slithering snake for your earhole. And by-gosh, they have done it! A solid sound bang from the bowels of the city! Tearist released a 12" EP on PPM Records in early December 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14376

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Tearist

TEARIST is a movement.

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:05am - 1:05am CDT
The Hideout

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12:10am CDT

MOJOE

MoJoe is a hip hop soul band that has melded soulful singing, expressive rhymes, and spoken word into a cohesive whole, which explains why they would describe themselves as "the Roots meet OutKast over dinner with Marvin Gaye at D'Angelo's house." Their first album, classic.ghetto.soul. was released on the Music World label in 2006. 3rd Coast Anthem from that album was featured on the Bring it On: All or Nothing soundtrack. The theme of their new album DIRTY GENES revolves around the fight that we all have with our past and with our flesh. MOJOE successfully paints a stunning portrait of imperfection, reflection, confession, and resolve. The title also refers to the influence that Texas blues, New Orleans jazz, and dirty south hip-hop has had on their musical genetics. With classic.ghetto.soul, MOJOE introduced their musical vision. With their new album, DIRTY GENES, they assume their roles as the most soulful rap group of their time. The first line of a review from LA Weekly stated “MoJoe can' decide whether they're a hip-hop band, a funk band, or an R&B ensemble, but it doesn't matter, they're great at all three." Their fans are affectionately referred to as family members, so every performance is like a family reunion. Be on the lookout for their new Live Album and Live Performance Movie that will be released in the spring of 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11082

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MOJOE

MoJoe is a hip hop soul band that has melded soulful singing, expressive rhymes, and spoken word into a cohesive whole, which explains why they would describe themselves as "the Roots meet OutKast over dinner with Marvin Gaye at D'Angelo's house." Their first album, classic.ghetto.soul... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:10am - 1:10am CDT
Red 7 Patio

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12:10am CDT

The Clutters

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The Clutters

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:10am - 1:10am CDT
Headhunters

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12:15am CDT

Cadalack Ron

Cadalack Ron has been playing and touring extensively since 2006. Although Cadalack began rapping at age 8 in the school yards of Los Angeles, the last few years he has really emerged as a dominant force in the scene of the "New West" Hip-Hop movement. He is currently on the Machina Muerte label out of LA and is promoting his newest album "Space Cadalack" which is set to be released in December of 2010. He travels the USA doing shows and is heavily involved in the battle rap scene, and one of the most popular battlers in the "Grind Time" battle league,( the biggest battle league in the world). His battles on YouTube have gained over 300,000 total views this year alone. His style is raw, rough and rugged, with heavy lyrical content and grimy subject matter and his flow is unsurpassed.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15069

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Cadalack Ron

Cadalack Ron has been playing and touring extensively since 2006. Although Cadalack began rapping at age 8 in the school yards of Los Angeles, the last few years he has really emerged as a dominant force in the scene of the "New West" Hip-Hop movement. He is currently on the Machina... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Nuvola

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12:15am CDT

DJ Sabo

SABO is a Dj internationally known for the last 14 years for his signature 'funky music to make you feel good' style, which is a rhythmic combination of House, Latin, Brazilian, Afrobeat, Disco, Reggae, Cumbia, Dub, Miami Bass, Hip Hop, and Tropical Bass. SABO was nominated in 2006 to URB's 'Next 100', and has also been featured and mentioned on popular websites and in magazines like Rolling Stone, The Fader, XLR8R, Generation Bass, Frank 151, Groovailizacion, Mundovibe, RE:UP, and Ghetto BassQuake. A native of New York City for the last 14 years, SABO has enriched his community by teaching at the Scratch DJ Academy and managing the Lower East Side's staple record store, Turntable Lab. For the last 12 years SABO has been a special guest DJ at Turntables on the Hudson and has DJ residencies in NYC at Bembe, The Standard Hotel, Submercer, Sweet n Low, Nublu, and also has a monthly Global Beats radio show on 91.5 FM. SABO has performed with international artists Yerba Buena, Brazilian Girls, Antibalas, The Pimps of Joytime, Forro in the Dark, Chico Mann, Si*Se, The Herbaliser, and Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra. As a producer for the last 7 years, SABO established his own independent label, Sol*Selectas, where he has released 15 Eps, two 12 EPs on DJ Nickodemus' Wonderwheel Recordings, a 6 song EP on nu-cmbia label Bersa Discos, and a full album co produced by Zeb, called 'Global Warmbeats'on Irma Records 2008. He has remixed tracks for artists and DJs Dennis Ferrer, Daniel Haaksman, J-Boogie, Nickodemus, The Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra, Los Monos, Pacha Massive Sound System, Balkan Beat Box, Los Empresarios, and DJ Sun. In 2010, SABO also became one of the pioneering producers for a new genre called Moombahton, established the party Moombahton Massive with creator Dave Nada, released 2 free EPs, and has over 20 remixes available for free download on his http://soundcloud.com/djsabo page. A vital conduit for the dissemination of sounds DJ Umb, The Fader, April 2010 "New York Sabo's "Esa Loca Cumbia" turns a 1940's cut into a global bass anthem." Rolling Stone, June 2010
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13671

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DJ Sabo

"Nobody has that groove like Sabo does – he’s the funkiest dude on the planet. He just has a natural funk that DJs and producers strive for their entire careers," Dave Nada, moombahton originator Mention the name Sabo to anyone familiar with the tropical end of EDM and the response... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Prague

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12:15am CDT

Gangrene (Alchemist & Oh No)

In the early 90s, The Alchemist was inspired by street level hip-hop at a young age, but his surroundings differed starkly from those surrounding his favorite MCs. Seeing beyond the glimmering façade of his Beverly Hills neighborhood, he sought mentors who would expose him to a different reality. Cypress Hill's DJ Muggs kept him grounded under his tutelage, schooling him on the use of the ASR-10 sampler. Muggs eventually began to pass on work to the young producer/MC who landed his first beats on Mobb Deep's Murda Muzik. After visiting, Al felt more home in the cramped quarters of NYC and made the trans-continental leap of faith in order to better acquaint himself with the environment that had birthed hip-hop culture and he thrived amongst it. His solo debut, 1st Infantry, was a veritable who's-who of mean-mugging rhyme spitters like The Lox, Mobb Deep, and The Game and it served as the red carpet that introduced Al as a formidable rhyme teller himself. Meanwhile, in Oxnard, Stones Throw Records had just gotten off the ground, bolstered by the success of their premier release, Lootpack's Soundpieces: Da Antidote. Lootpack member and Stones Throw exec Madlib had tapped his younger brother for a few verses, and the fledgling rapper/beatmaker went by Oh No. His subsequent releases on the label, 2004's The Disrupt and 2006's Exodus into Unheard Rhythms, were later met with a great deal of acclaim. Oh No cemented his status as one of the most forward thinking instrumentalists and lyricists making hip-hop with the release of Dr. No's Oxperiment, a concept record that lifted samples strictly from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean vinyl. Three years after the creative mutagen was introduced, the Alchemist and Oh No stand upon a seething heap of rugged de-compositions to be released as an album titled Gutter Water on Decon. Together as Gangrene they present a dense canvas from which verses by guests Planet Asia, Raekwon, Evidence, MED, Twins Gambino, Fashawn and Roc-C leap into action alongside rhymes of their own. Oh No explains, 'Our sounds are really raw, gritty. It just worked.' Though both are life long students of the school of sampling, they're approach to doing so differed initially. Gradually breaking down analog recordings to there elements, Al and Oh have since become a force of nature, accosting beautiful pieces of music, turning them inside out and repackaging them into an ominous, pitch-colored void of thuggery. Gangrene is a hood-certified existential demonstration of creative conceptualism; creating something by taking less from more, returning an organic creation to the soil, diamonds into coal.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14003

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Gangrene (Alchemist & Oh No)

In the early 90s, The Alchemist was inspired by street level hip-hop at a young age, but his surroundings differed starkly from those surrounding his favorite MCs. Seeing beyond the glimmering façade of his Beverly Hills neighborhood, he sought mentors who would expose him to a different... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Fuze

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12:15am CDT

Henry Wolfe

Henry Wolfe (born Henry Wolfe Gummer, 1979) is a songwriter and singer living in Los Angeles. From 2004-2007 Henry fronted the New York-based indie rock group Bravo Silva before striking out on his own to pursue a solo career in the sunny climes of California. His first solo release, The Blue House EP , is an eclectic collection of modern, guitar-driven folk songs co- produced and recorded by Malachi DeLorenzo (Langhorne Slim). Soon after releasing The Blue House, Henry recorded an album of songs penned by Portland-based writer and satirist Peter Field. Entitled Wolfe Sings Field the album’s distinctive instrumentation features arrangements for harp and string quartet by the Los Angeles composer Oliwa. Paired with Henry’s hushed renditions of Field’s darkly comic story-songs, the resulting genre might best be described as “gothic-baroque-folk.” Henry recently completed his first full-length record of original material, entitled Linda Vista. Produced by Nico Aglietti and Aaron Older (Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros), the album is set to drop late March 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13728

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Henry Wolfe

Henry Wolfe (born Henry Wolfe Gummer, 1979) is a songwriter and singer living in Los Angeles. From 2004-2007 Henry fronted the New York-based indie rock group Bravo Silva before striking out on his own to pursue a solo career in the sunny climes of California. His first solo release... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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12:15am CDT

Katey Red

Born and raised in Uptown's Melpomene Projects, rapper Katey Red holds the distinction of being the first transgender MC to rise to prominence in New Orleans - and probably the world. Katey grew up twirling batons in the Walter L. Cohen High School marching band and rapping with her friends in school corridors and the courtyards of the Melpomene. After the popular local artist DJ Jubilee spotted Katey rapping at a block party in 1998, he suspected he was seeing a new sensation, and promptly brought her to his label, Take Fo Records, which was at the time the top bounce-music label in the city. Katey's striking appearance, playful rhymes and infectious beats, courtesy of Jubilee, turned the young drag queen into an unlikely local star who crossed boundaries with her unprecedented self-confidence and out-and-proud lyrics. Katey released "Melpomene Block Party" and "Y2Katey: The Millennium Sissy" on Take Fo in 1999 and 2000. She soon crossed racial boundaries as well, playing the popular underground nightclub Spellcaster Lodge and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In 2000 and in 2010, she was profiled in the New York Times, and appears on season one of HBO's Treme. A decade later, Katey has seen her early bravery pay off in the popularity of younger gay artists, including her former backup singer Big Freedia, who's become a worldwide sensation, as well as friends Sissy Nobby and Vockah Redu. Katey remains an international legend and continues to perform around New Orleans in clubs and drag pageants, as well as onstage at Jazz Fest, the Voodoo Music Experience, and SXSW.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15112

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Katey red

Growing up in New orleans housing projects, Katey Red has been inspired To become a bounce artist from her eve,ryday crew/hoes. Banging on walls in the mephomene project, made the people in her community help with the courage and boldness of her talent. Dropped her first hit single... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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12:15am CDT

Los Lonely Boys

Los Lonely Boys are a GRAMMY-winning Latin-rock trio from San Angelo, TX who burst into the mainstream with #1 hit "Heaven" in 2005. They will release their 4th studio album, Rockpango, Spring 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12285

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Los Lonely Boys

Six-time Grammy-nominated artists Los Lonely Boys have sold over 3.2 million albums to date and won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal for Duo or Group for “Heaven”. That song also reached #1 on the Billboard 100 singles chart and was named 4th best Adult Contemporary song of ALL TIME... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
The Phoenix

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12:15am CDT

Neon Trees

Neon Trees Tyler Glenn: lead vocals/keyboards Chris Allen: guitars Branden Campbell: bass Elaine Bradley: drums/vocals “I wanna shake up your system/I wanna rattle your bones/I wanna take you to the stars/And then I’ll leave you alone.” “Farther Down” Like their name, Neon Trees are a combination of slick pop hooks and sturdy organic rock, both melodic and hard-hitting, their anthems of adolescent angst, longing, love lost and found, delivered with the kind of heart-on-the-sleeve passion that only comes from hard work and commitment. Their Mercury/Island Def Jam debut, Habits, produced by Tim Pagnotta, is a refreshing blast of timeless rock energy and spirit that wouldn’t sound out of place at any point from ‘60s garage-rock to 2010 dance rock, with the first single, “Animal,” taking off from a round of weaving, angular guitars into a song equally at home in the arena as on the dance floor, a paean to sexual longing in which singer/front man Tyler Glenn wails, “Take a bite out of my heart tonight.,” and you have no reason to doubt his sincerity. Take hook-happy new wave, add to it the classic-rock story-telling humanity and leaven with other-worldly charisma, and you begin to understand the palette Neon Trees are working from. “I have this weird, obsessive nature of wanting to be a superhero,” admits Glenn, who cites his two favorite performers as the Boss and the King of Pop. “I just want to help my friends and the people I love by saving them, only to realize they’re really saving me by listening to the music. The songs are all about forgiveness, love and passion, which basically sums up the whole vibe of what we’re about as a band, professionally and spiritually.” In the opening “Sins of my Youth,” Tyler reminisces about a childhood of trial, error and eventual self-discovery. “I’ve got these habits I cannot break… Call me crazy/I was born to make a mess.” “Your Surrender” takes Roy Orbison’s romantic plaint and sets it up against Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound, while “Girls and Boys in School” speaks for itself, with a playground chant over a dark yet sing-along synth-pop chorus. Chris Allen has a quirky, edgy Johnny Marrr-meets-The Edge guitar playing while drummer Elaine Bradley drums with the intensity of John Bonham adding a heartbeat to the sensuality of the songs. “We’re all about songs which relate the human experience,” says Las Vegas native, bassist Branden Campbell. “The emotion is very important to us. Our logo is a human heart with wings. We try to keep it real, but we’re not afraid to dream, either, work hard and admit we want success.” “We approach the songs from a classic perspective,” adds guitarist Chris Allen, who formed the initial group in Southern California with neighbor Tyler, who lived around the corner. “Even from the start, it was all about the music for us. We didn’t even talk, just practice.” “I’ve always tried to keep my feet on the ground with my songwriting,” adds Tyler, a self-taught musician who began composing when he was six. “I try to focus on getting out what I’m thinking and feeling. It’s a tool to help me cope with all the weird things that come into my mind. I’m just happy to have found that outlet.” When Allen moved to Provo, UT, to attend school, Glenn followed him, knowing he wanted to play music with Allen. “That was a real awkward trip,” laughs Chris. “We drove all the way out there and hardly said a word to each other. All we knew was we wanted to play music together.” Once there, they were soon joined by Campbell on bass and drummer Bradley, a Midwestern Led Zeppelin/Depeche Mode fan, a combination that clicked despite the fact the individual members eventually discovered they were all very different people. “We are all so fascinatingly different,” explains Bradley, who has been playing in bands since she was 14, first as a guitarist then as a drummer. “Tyler’s the quirky serious type who is really a goofball. Branden’s the musical history encyclopedia. Chris is the manual labor. Being in this band is like an arranged marriage where divorce is not an option, and I’m ok with that.” Being signed to a major label hasn’t changed Neon Trees one bit. “Our goal and how we play are still the same,” insists Tyler. “We’ve always tried to evoke a larger-than-life feel, even if we’re playing to 10 people in a garage. We’re just trying to keep our feet on the ground and remember why we started doing this in the first place.” “Music is a sacred act of communion for me, offering hope and love,” says Tyler. “That’s the heart of this band. Just like in life, though, you need to have fun, too, you have to laugh and dance and sing. The songs that last and get people to feel something are the ones they can sing along to and really identify with.” “There’s so much breath to what we do,” adds Elaine. “Every song represents a different aspect of our sound. We don’t stick to a single formula. And we have the goods to back it up live.” “Our favorite thing is playing live shows, traveling, seeing new places, meeting new people,” adds Chris. “We just want to share that feeling we got from the bands that inspired us, and then We want to pass the torch.” With their major label debut, Habits, Neon Trees light the fire.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14495

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Neon Trees

Neon Trees Tyler Glenn – Vocals/Keyboards Chris Allen – Guitar Branden Campbell – Bass Elaine Bradley – Drums/Backing Vocals Any conversation with Neon Trees’ Tyler Glenn is likely to be heavy on the word “fascinated.” He’s fascinated by pop culture, the talent of... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:15am - 1:15am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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12:20am CDT

Dom Kennedy

"Hello world, I've arrived," is Dom's motto for everyone. His main objective is to make his mark in Hip-Hop so that his music lives on. "He is going to get signed," says one of music biggest executives, John Monopoly. Dom Kennedy has been verbally endorsed by many, including The Hundreds, Kenny Burns, Rick Ross, Taz Arnod of Sa-Ra, 9th Wonder, Murs, The Game, Justice League, DJ Mormile, Alchemist, and Don Cannon just to name a few. Where a career in music was once a dream, it has now become a reality. With the release of his last project "From The Westside With Love", gaining 100k+ downloads, DOM has established himself as a force to be reckoned with from California. In 2010, he raised the bar for himself, and other artists on the independent circuit. Westside II (set to release in late March/Early April) will attempt to raise that bar even higher.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15150

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Dom Kennedy

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Sunday March 20, 2011 12:20am - 1:20am CDT
Venue 222

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12:20am CDT

Jackie Chain

Jackie Chain is a native son to Huntsville, AL. Jackie found his love for rap music at an early age, growing up in the trailer parks and listening to his favorite groups such as Eightball and MJG, UGK, 3-6 Mafia and Too Short.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11502

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Jackie Chain

Jackie Chain is a native son of Huntsville, AL. Jackie found his love for rap music at an early age, growing up in the trailer parks and listening to his favorite groups such as Eightball and MJG, UGK, 3-6 Mafia and Too Short. As early as 5th grade Jackie had won local talent shows... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:20am - 1:20am CDT
Klub Krucial

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12:30am CDT

Brodinski

Brodinski is the most exciting dj and producer to explode onto the scene in recent years. Yes, he may hail from France (Reims, Lille) but he is quite unlike any of his Parisian peers. His taste in music is broad and this is reflected in his own productions and dj sets which may encompass noisy techno, bass heavy house through to more melodic minimal. His programming is impeccable and he plays with such spirit that his 6'2' frame jerks and bounces when he gets excited by a track (yet he is never fuelled with anything more than Fanta Lemon!). The hot fuss started with his debut track Bad Runner which leaked onto blog sites months before it's release on Mental Groove in October 2007. Supported by everyone from Soulwax, Tiga, Chloe, Erol Alkan, A Trak, Busy P, Switch and Laurent Garnier the track peak time techno with Martian's yakking through it was one of the sleeper hits of the year. When it was eventually released the subject 'Bad Runner' had garnered over 3500 views on Erol Alkan's forum, people couldn't wait to get their hands on it. The flipside Solaris was a more subtle and seductive slice of techno. At the time Brodinski told FACT magazine that he would like to record for both Erol Alkan and Damian Lazarus' labels and this record seemed to sum up that ambition. Since Bad Runner Brodinski has remixed Bonde de Role, Klaxons, Das Pop, Shoes, D.I.M, Heart Revolutions and Adam Sky. Each remix has had a different approach, from the acidic (D.I.M), to vocal techno (Das Pop) to melancholic end-of-nighters (Klaxons). Brodinski has already been championed by Radio Soulwax, Tiga's Turbo and Bugged Out who have already offered him multiple gigs and festival slots for 2008. This May he has two releases readied to rock the summer. Goldfinger, a primitive house groove with ululating sirens and vocal grunts followed by an as yet untitled techno bomb.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15165

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Brodinski

Brodinski is the most exciting dj and producer to explode onto the scene in recent years. Yes, he may hail from France (Reims, Lille) but he is quite unlike any of his Parisian peers. His taste in music is broad and this is reflected in his own productions and dj sets which may encompass... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Friends

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12:30am CDT

Graham Reynolds & the Golden Arm Trio

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Graham Reynolds & the Golden Arm Trio

Austin, Texas based composer-bandleader Graham Reynolds creates, performs, and records music for film, theater, dance, rock clubs and concert halls with collaborators ranging from Richard Linklater to DJ Spooky to the Austin Symphony Orchestra. As bandleader of the jazz-based but... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Elephant Room

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12:30am CDT

Great Lake Swimmers

Great Lake Swimmers sing pastoral songs about seeking spirituality in the natural world; quiet tales of our accelerated culture and the creative process; songs about heartbreak and loss which are tempered with a sense of hope and perserverance. This is set in a familiar, folk-country framework, with melodies and lyrics which remain in your mind long after the final chord is played. Song writer Tony Dekker continues to capture an ever growing audience with his poetic, deeply meaningful lyrics and musical blend of acoustic instruments, rural soundscapes, and wistful vocals. Great Lake Swimmers first appeared in 2003 with a haunting, self-titled debut that was recorded in a grain silo and released by (weewerk), a small label based in the band's native Toronto. Recording sessions for Great Lake Swimmers' second album saw the band take up residence in an old church in rural southern Ontario. The finished product, Bodies and Minds, was released by (weewerk) in the spring of 2005 and it featured another blend of homespun folk and lush, intimate Americana. Great Lake Swimmers had US based label, Misra Records license both records and release them simultaneously stateside later that same year. Great Lake Swimmers began to build a wider audience in 2007 by signing to Nettwerk and releasing their third full length, the well-received Ongiara. The album's first track, "Your Rocky Spine," topped the Canadian indie charts and appeared on the soundtrack to Showtime's Weeds. Such increased attention kept Great Lake Swimmers on tour for the better part of two years, but the band still managed to take some time off to record a fourth album. Traveling between multiple locations in the Thousand Islands and northern New York, the group hit a creative high peak with Lost Channels, which was released worldwide by Nettwerk in 2009. The Legion Sessions, an EP featuring live versions of several Lost Channels tunes, also appeared that year. Great Lake Swimmers has toured extensively across Canada, United States, Europe, and this past January debut in China.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11400

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Great Lake Swimmers

New Wild Everywhere is the follow-up to Great Lake Swimmers’ critically acclaimed, Polaris Music Prize shortlisted and Juno nominated 2009 album Lost Channels. Their fifth album in just under a decade, this new collection of 12 tracks reveals a depth and maturity previously only... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Central Presbyterian Church

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12:30am CDT

Grupo Fantasma

GRUPO FANTASMA CELEBRATES FIRST GRAMMY WIN FOR 'EL EXISTENTIAL' THE NAT GEO MUSIC RELEASE EARNS BEST LATIN ROCK, ALTERNATIVE OR URBAN ALBUM Acclaimed Austin-based Latin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma receives their first Grammy Award. Garnering Best Latin Rock, Alternative or Urban Album for their latest album, El Existential, the band's guitarist, Adrian Quesada says, Considering the DIY and homegrown effort we've built over the last decade, including the immense undertaking and process of producing this album all by ourselves, it feels unbelievable to finally go home as winners. And with so many genres combined into this one category with such fierce competition, it's even more of an honor and statement of our hard work over the last ten years. Released on Nat Geo Music, 'El Existential' is being praised by critics including the Huffington Post who declared it a sound done so right that you have to hand the crown to this group, while Billboard states that by tightly weaving Anglo, Afro and Latin musical genres, El Existential takes on an identity of its own. Though this is Grupo Fantasma's first Grammy, this was their second nomination, which they celebrated with a short tour of the Southwest. Grupo Fantasma are widely known for their energetic live shows, which NPR declares seamless¦whenever and wherever they're on stage. The 10-piece orchestra has received praise from The Wall Street Journal, La Opinion, and by USA Today, calling the band Latin-funk masters. Brought together by Austin's bustling music scene, Grupo Fantasma formed in 2000 and is comprised of musicians with Latin American and Texan backgrounds. Praised as one of the most important independent acts in the Latin genre, the band draws from influences including cumbia, salsa, old-school funk, reggae and more.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12806

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Grupo Fantasma

Grupo Fantasma is a nine piece musical collective formed in 2000 in Austin, Texas. The band has been praised as one of the most important independent acts in the Latin genre and has continually defied expectations to create one of the most unique musical voices to come out of the... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Habana Bar Backyard

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12:30am CDT

Hanson

Native sons of Tulsa, Oklahoma, HANSON has been making music together for nearly two decades. Thirteen years ago, their out-of-the-blue, soul-inspired brand of American pop-rock‘n’roll was introduced to the world. Unaffected by charts or fads, they’ve spent more than a decade building a community of fans connected to one another and fueled by the energy and craftsmanship of three brothers and their music. Their fifth studio album, Shout It Out, was released on June 8th 2010 on their label 3CG Records. They deliver a powerful group of soulful, melodic tunes that will leave you with a contagious sense of optimism for the future and welcomed reminiscence for American rock ‘n’ roll.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12474

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Hanson

Native sons of Tulsa, Oklahoma, HANSON has been making music together for nearly two decades. Thirteen years ago, their out-of-the-blue, soul-inspired brand of American pop-rock‘n’roll was introduced to the world. Unaffected by charts or fads, they’ve spent more than a decade... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Antone's

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12:30am CDT

Ice Black Birds

Brighton, 2008. Sam Denniston and old school friend George Grinling, whilst at university, get together and record some demos with fellow musicians under the name of Ice Black Birds. The early recordings are inspired by blues and rock ‘n’ roll of the past, particularly The Stones, Cream and Creedence Clearwater Revival alongside some modern purveyors of the genre such as Kings Of Leon, The Black Keys and White Denim. In the opinion of Sam and George, there aren’t any current UK bands doing this properly, and with any real balls or conviction. The ‘British Kings Of Leon’ tag has been up for grabs for too long, and it’s going to be seized with two hands. Tracks are subsequently posted online, and the local scene’s ears prick up; the energy and youthful exuberance in the songs is infectious, and their debut show at Brighton’s Providence venue on a Friday night in late 2008 is a complete sell-out. More well-received hometown shows follow, and in time the band are invited to support touring acts such as Wave Machines, Post War Years, We Have Band, Joe Gideon & The Shark, Local Natives and Peggy Sue, in turn developing and honing their live show and becoming a real must see act. By early 2010, the band feel it’s about time to put a record out there to get themselves on the map. ‘Ears To The Ground’, with its thumping bass line and dramatic build up of tension, is an obvious, hard hitting choice. Heavy Independent Blues, an early live favourite and perhaps their most old school blues number, is the chosen B-side. Both tracks see the light of day on 29 March, through the band’s own Black Bird Records. Two incredibly successful launch parties at London’s Old Queens Head and Brighton’s Hope help galvanise what is to be an eventual sold out release. As summer looms, the Birds get booked to play a number of festivals, including the illustrious Secret Garden Party, on no less than three of the days, as well as Bruton’s boutique Farm Festival, the latter becoming a regular fixture on the band's summer calendar. London based independent club night and label Laissez Faire Club signs the band up for their second single, the anthemic, big-stage friendly ‘As Birds We’d Be Fine’, which drops on 14 June. Backed by the cut and thrust rock 'n' roll of 'Doors', the 7” gets recommenced by Rough Trade Shops as a release to look out for, alongside the likes of Mystery Jets and Sleigh Bells, with the lead track receiving plugs on Radio 1 from the likes of Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens (as well as Tom Robinson on BBC Introducing). An appearance at Manchester’s In The City festival and a sold out jaunt in Holland supporting local indie heroes Go Back To The Zoo are the highlights of October 2010, the latter being the band’s first venture to the Continent. Judging by the hugely enthusiastic response they receive – in no small part due to the European penchant for well-done, plug and play rock ‘n’ roll - it should be the be the first of many forays into the Euro market. With their third single, the hard and fast, incredibly catchy and Youth & Young Manhood era KoL referencing “22:22” set up for release in late February (again through their own label), things are continuing apace for the fast-establishing Brighton quartet. You get the feeling it really won’t be long before these birds take full flight – 2011, if their flight path is unhindered, could well be theirs.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12226

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Ice Black Birds

Brighton, 2008. Sam Denniston and old school friend George Grinling, whilst at university, get together and record some demos with fellow musicians under the name of Ice Black Birds. The early recordings are inspired by blues and rock ‘n’ roll of the past, particularly The Stones... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Black & Tan

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12:30am CDT

The Woggles

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The Woggles

“For nearly 3 decades, The Woggles have marched forth from Georgia like Sherman in reverse, leveling nightclubs with their hip-shaking, windshield-steaming garage rock fusillade” (Austin Chronicle). From songs that shake the rafters to shows that make for “a dance party rave-up... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Mohawk

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12:30am CDT

White Wires

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White Wires

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:30am - 1:30am CDT
Easy Tiger

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12:40am CDT

Descartes a Kant

Created in 2001, this band from Guadalajara (México) has developed a unique voice. Based on the idea of the contrast between emotions in a brief period of time, their songs are a clear consequence of years of zapping and fragmented information from the media. The result is funny, disturbing and moving. With influences such as Mike Patton, The Locust, Regina Spektor, Danny Elfman, and with a wide variety of genres running through their music, (punk, noise core, lullaby, country, rock n roll, cabaret, etc.) they manage to be sinister and amusing at the same time. Since 2005 they´ve been continuously working, and they´ve recorded their first album(Paper Dolls, Intolerancia 2007) witch has had an amazing reception from the press in México, and has been considered one of the best starting points for a band in the history of rock music in this country. They´ve opened concerts for Sonic Youth, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Yo La Tengo, Explosions in the Sky, Stereo Total, beside important bands from the Mexican scene. They´ve also released their first video on the song “My Sweetest Headache Waltz” and are working nowadays on the material for their next album, to be released by early 2011. Their act is energetic and theatrical, using disguises to create bizarre scenes, as a canvas being deconstructed during the show.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14956

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Descartes a Kant

Created in 2001, this band from Guadalajara (México) has developed a unique voice. Based on the idea of the contrast between emotions in a brief period of time, their songs are a clear consequence of years of zapping and fragmented information from the media. The result is funny... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:40am - 1:40am CDT
Mi Casa Cantina

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12:40am CDT

Schoolboy Q

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ScHoolboy Q

Mixing hazy party anthems and socially conscious lyricism, this Southern California rapper’s major label debut, Oxymoron, is filled with high-wattage club bangers, bracing rhymes, and a list of cameos that includes Kendrick Lamar, Raekwon, and 2 Chainz. Watch the talented emcee... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:40am - 1:40am CDT
Venue 222

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12:45am CDT

Keaton Simons

With a depth and richness similar to some of the best singer/songwriters like John Lennon and Bob Dylan, masterful, fluid and bluesy guitar playing comparable to Jimi Hendrix and early Eric Clapton, and a voice as authentic and soul-bearing in the vein of Ray Charles, Keaton Simons (CBS Records) stands as a dynamic musician with a sound all his own. While the honest beauty and sensuality of his voice is enough to hypnotize an audience, it's his guitar playing that completes the true voice of Keaton Simons. Easily identified on its own, Keaton's guitar work showcases a man whose musical vocabulary is extensive. From studying world music at The Evergreen State College, to working with notable hip-hop acts like Black Eyed Peas, Medusa, Snoop Dogg and Tre 'Slimkid' Hardson's The Pharcyde, and sharing the stage with artists like Coldplay, Chris Isaak, Gnarls Barkley, Mike Doughty, Josh Rouse, Guster, Five For Fighting, Josh Kelley, and most recently REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar, there's no question that Keaton's ear, and ultimately his fretwork, are experienced. He is able to adapt to any genre, style or circumstance and improvise in such a way that makes his audience believe every note, riff and solo he plays has been engraved in him since he picked up the guitar at age 12. In 2004 after signing a deal with Maverick Records, Keaton released his debut EP, Currently. Unfortunately, Maverick's fortunes began to falter, and when the label was absorbed by Warner Bros., Keaton became a free agent. He remained undeterred though, touring the country, sustaining his airplay, and garnering exposure in other media as well. His songs were tapped for several movie soundtracks while Keaton himself appeared in feature films like Hollywood Dreams, and was recruited for guest appearances on such popular network shows as The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Malcolm in the Middle and American Dreams. CBS Records later welcomed Keaton to their family, and in June of 2008 he released his debut full-length, Can You Hear Me. Produced by Dave Bianco and Keaton Simons, Can You Hear Me gives listeners a sampling of what Keaton is capable of. Keaton is currently working on his sophomore full-length with producer Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz, One Republic), due out in 2011. For more information on Keaton Simons please visit: http://www.keatonsimons.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13424

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Keaton Simons

Hotel Second Play Stage performance. Free and open to registrants and public.

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:45am - 1:45am CDT
The Tap Room at Six

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12:45am CDT

Nadastrom

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Nadastrom

Nadastrom (\ˈnä-dəˈstrȯm\) - When the beat drops at a Nadastrom show, you better have your hands up. Dave Nada is known to stage dive while his DJ partner Matt Nordstrom squeezes the duo’s most riotous beats through the speakers. It’s a reminder Nadastrom aren’t just pushing... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:45am - 1:45am CDT
Prague

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12:45am CDT

Rheteric Ramirez

Rheteric Ramirez rocks over dirty 808 beats by Thavius Beck ,and Bristols U.K's Mathew Awkward while backed by the talented live mpc beat manipulation ,and effects provided by Dj Brand B.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15068

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Rheteric Ramirez

Rheteric Ramirez rocks over dirty 808 beats by Thavius Beck ,and Bristols U.K's Mathew Awkward while backed by the talented live mpc beat manipulation ,and effects provided by Dj Brand B.

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:45am - 1:45am CDT
Nuvola

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12:45am CDT

The Bravery

Some of the longest waits are the most worth it. You'd be forgiven for thinking you'd heard the last of The Bravery the NYC future-synth post-punks who rampaged through the UK in 2005-6 with their thunderous Top Ten hit 'An Honest Mistake' and the inspired eponymous Top Five album from which it sprang. A record that combined electronica, funk, pop and punk in such dazzling combinations it resembled, by turn, a psychopathic electro-punk outfit, The Strokes wired to the National Grid and no band we'd ever heard the like of before. With their hard drinking, wild partying and songs of electrifying brilliance, The Bravery seemed sure to burn bright and brief. Far from it: in their absence from the UK spotlight prompted by wrangles with their UK label which stymied the release of their second album in Britain - they've become one of America's most runaway success stories. 'We've been focussing on the States,' says Sam Endicott, somewhat modestly. 'It was great [2007 single] 'Time Won't Let Me Go' was the biggest hit that we had and then [its follow up] 'Believe' came out and was even bigger than that. It was a really ubiquitous song in America for a long time. Touring America takes forever so we got used to touring constantly and played with a lot of great bands.' He considers all of his major US and UK hits, his mountain of radio plays, his standing as one of the most sought-after songwriters in America today. And he sighs a sigh full of appreciation and relief. 'We have the best fans.' The Bravery, you see, were never quitters. This is the band, formed in 2003 around the core of Sam and keyboardist John Conway, who built a die-hard fanbase with exhaustive tours and residencies in New York and London throughout 2004. Who were among the first to utilise Myspace long before The Arctic Monkeys had even found the boot button. And the band who, even when their star was in the ascendance in the UK, never slacked - at one point in May 2005 they hired helicopters to play three gigs in one day. This was a band too dedicated and determined to be throttled to death by a little bit of red tape. 'All the stuff that happened in the UK was exactly the sort of thing we swore we'd never get involved with,' says Sam, 'the industry battles, the red tape, the bureaucracy. So we just said 'we're not gonna do that anymore' so we left. In the States there was none of that, we could just put out music and be a band, so it was very free-ing.' The Bravery threw themselves into conquering their homeland instead, with spectacular results. Having toured supporting the likes of U2 and Depeche Mode, in 2007 they embarked upon three solid years of touring the States (including a stint on Green Day's stadium tour), recording new material in bedrooms and the back of the bus as they went. The twelve songs that started coming together were amorphous beat-beasts, and The Bravery struck on a concept worthy of their name. After recording a slick, less synth-heavy studio version of the songs over a month in producer Brendan O'Brian's studio in Atlanta and releasing it as second album 'The Sun And The Moon', they completed their more electro-fried self-recorded versions and released 'The Sun And The Moon Complete': a 2CD set consisting of the same twelve songs recorded in opposite ways one CD (the 'Moon' side) of their lo-fi home recorded versions and one slick studio version ('Sun'). 'It's interesting because some people gravitate more towards one side and some towards the other,' Sam claims. 'When you hear a song recorded in two different ways you understand it better, you get more of a full perspective of it.' Like a modern day 'Melon Collie And The Infinite Sadness', the album made a huge splash in the States, debuting at Number 24 in the US album chart and spawning two major radio hits widescreen Americana first single 'Time Won't Let Me Go' broke the Alternative Top Ten while the funk-pop follow-up 'Believe' reached US indie classic status, staying at Number Four in the Modern Rock charts for six weeks. As 2009 dawned, however, not everything was going Sam's way. 'We'd been touring a very long time, too much. I had a very long relationship and ultimately all the touring destroyed it, so I was pissed at that, angry with the whole thing. And that was reflected in the music. I often write journals or on scraps of paper or napkins and I'd go back and read these scraps of paper and a lot of them would be really angry. I used to not show that to anyone, I'd hide these things. So I thought it was time for me to put that side out there. 'Stir The Blood' is an expression that means to awaken yourself, to create energy, to revitalise.' Hence The Bravery's third album 'Stir The Blood' recorded in a disused church in upstate New York over the summer of 2009 with producer John Hill and released in the US in December 2009 was a return to their churlish electronic roots. 'It's a darker album. That's the place where I was at the time, that's how I was feeling. So it was more angry than the previous album. We wanted to take it back to where we started, in the basement.' Darkness? Anger? It was right there in the subterranean J&MC atmospheres and self-destructive intent of the (remarkably catchy, considering) first single 'Slow Poison'. Or in 'Adored', the escape song based on a story Sam was told in a New Orleans bar called Bucket Of Blood by a couple who'd barely survived Hurricane Katrina. Or in the anger sex of 'Hatefuck', complete with a video, directed by bassist Mike 'Dirt' Hindert, which features a girl in a gas mask cutting a vagina into a man's groin. Vicious, terrifying and sado-masochistic stuff, but as Sam explains, 'a lot of the songs are about the intensity of being in love and how that can turn on itself. To me it's about transcending, about taking something positive out of a negative situation. There was a positive thing that comes out of all the songs. There's a transcendence.' He chuckles to himself. 'The guy that mixed our last album said that our songs are happy from the waist down and sad from the waist up.' It's the waist-down element that's turned Sam into one of US pop's most significant modern songwriters, though. John Hill had connections with MIA and Santigold and so - while working on Bravery music together, writing up to ten songs a day - Sam suddenly found a new outlet for the tracks that didn't fit his band. Before he knew it he'd penned three songs for Shakira's last album (including worldwide hit 'She Wolf') and was working with Santigold on a song for Christina Aguilera's forthcoming record. So how does he feel about being the man who made the globe howl like a weremodel? 'It was something I stumbled into,' Sam explains. 'I'd write a song and think it wouldn't make sense for me to do it. So what do I do? Throw it out? I started to realise I could give these things to other people, so it's very creative. Sometimes I get to write with really interesting people, I've been doing hip-hop and R&B stuff. I can do a hip-hop song and learn something about The Bravery.' And if The Bravery weren't already becoming a cultural force all of their own, their brand new track 'Ours' also turned up as a main song on the latest Twilight movie soundtrack. 'We wrote it with no intention of the Twilight thing,' Sam says, 'but the woman who was in charge of making the soundtrack heard a demo of the song and really liked it. The Twilight soundtrack is its own phenomenon.' Not bad for a band who've spent half a decade in 'the wilderness', huh? And finally Britain is about to get its chance to fall for The Bravery all over again with their label issues finally resolved, they hit the UK again at the start of the year for a residency at London's Hoxton Bar And Kitchen and nationwide dates, ahead of a record release later in the year. 'We couldn't be happier, very excited,' Sam enthuses. 'We always loved playing the UK, we toured there more than any non-British band during that period. We're very happy to be free of the past situation and ready to come back.' Y'know, you just don't know what you've got 'til its gone. And some other country is hogging it
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15010

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The Bravery

Some of the longest waits are the most worth it. You'd be forgiven for thinking you'd heard the last of The Bravery – the NYC future-synth post-punks who rampaged through the UK in 2005-6 with their thunderous Top Ten hit 'An Honest Mistake' and the inspired eponymous Top Five album from which it sprang. A record that combined electronica, funk, pop and punk in such dazzling combinations it resembled... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:45am - 1:45am CDT
Stubb's

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12:45am CDT

Trentemøller

When his debut album 'The Last Resort' took the world by storm in 2006, Anders Trentemoller already had established his name as one of the finest talents of electronic music. The Copenhagen based Danish producer and multi instrumentalist started out with a number of yet classic single productions. In February 2005 Berlin producer and DJ Steve Bug released the Trentemoller 12-inch 'Physical Fraction' on his brand new label Audiomatique. It became one of the summer anthems of 2005 and was followed by three excellent releases on Bug's main label Poker Flat: 'Polar Shift', 'Sunstroke' and 'Nam Nam'. Trentemoller's fresh sound and quality production gave a new twist to the upcoming minimal techno-sound and consolidated his reputation as one of the hottest producers of the year. But even though he excelled at writing scorching techno-grooves, Trentemoller felt the need to expand his horizon and show the world another side of his musical personality. The result with his debut album 'The Last Resort' (2006), a beautifully crafted masterpiece, that left the listener breathless. The 13 instrumental tracks together form a wordless musical story, almost like the soundtrack of a movie. The album manages to capture a whole range of emotions in subtle melodic miniatures, dreamy ambiences, dusty beats, deep dub-tracks and driving groove-excursions. An ever-changing kaleidoscope of colours and moods, 'The Last Resort' struck a chord with new audiences all around the world and became a huge, international hit and earned a number of music awards as well as the 'album of the year in various magazines. In 2007 followed two vocal singles taken from the album: 'Always Something Better' (featuring Richard Davis) and 'Moan' (with Danish singer Ane Trolle). In the summer of 2007 Anders started a very special tour: 'Trentemoller Live in Concert'. For the first time Trentemoller and band (Henrik Vibskov on drums and Mikael Simpson (guitar/bass) performed tracks from the album 'The Last Resort' live on stage, with spectacular visuals provided by videodirector Karim Ghahwagi. The tour included festivals like Glastonbury (UK), Melt (Germany), Lowlands (Netherlands), Roskilde (Denmark), followed by his first USA concerts.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14763

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Trentemøller

When his debut album 'The Last Resort' took the world by storm in 2006, Anders Trentemoller already had established his name as one of the finest talents of electronic music. The Copenhagen based Danish producer and multi instrumentalist started out with a number of yet classic single... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:45am - 1:45am CDT
La Zona Rosa

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12:50am CDT

Jay Rock

For a rapper to command your attention, it all comes down to the voice. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Public Enemy's Chuck D had millions of fans hanging on to every word of his booming baritone. In the mid-1990s, The Notorious B.I.G.'s steely poise and vocal precision led many critics and fans to proclaim him the best rapper of all time. Now, in 2006, get ready for the next rapper with a magnetic voice, someone whose pristine raps demand attention. His name: Jay Rock. Born and raised in Watts, California's notorious Nickerson Gardens Projects, Jay Rock got his first encouragement from his music-making relatives, who noticed the impact his deep, melodic voice made on song after song. They were like, you're hard. And you've got a voice for it, too. You've got a real cool voice to it, Jay Rock recalls. A lot of people started hearing me and they would tell me that my voice catches them. So, I started working it, working on my craft and got more and more confidence. Jay Rocks confidence led to a string of heated appearances on neighborhood mixtapes. The gifted rhymers clever phrasing, gritty realism, storytelling swagger and powerful voice grabbed the attention of Top Dawg Entertainment boss Dude Dawg. Once in the studio with an independent company backing him, Jay Rocks output increased and improved. For now, though, Jay Rock is focused on recording his debut album and ushering in a new era of hard-core West Coast rap. Jay Rock is thankful that Compton's The Game was able to breakthrough with his multi platinum, The Documentary album. Game opened up the doors for a lot of people, Jay Rock says. Game opened the door and Im running right through with my people behind me. Were trying to bring it back home, bring the West back. We've been down for a long time, so were trying to bring it back home. With production on his forthcoming debut album from such A-List producers as Justice League, Tha Bizness, DJ Quik, KayGee (Jaheim, Naughty By Nature) and L.E.S. (Nas), as well up-and-coming beatsmiths, 4th Quarter, Soundwave, Willie B, Tae Beast and Aqua (Jay-Z), Jay Rock is set to live out a dream that seemed to be destined to happen. His hard-working mother filled their home with the classic soul and blues music of such icons as the Temptations, Dramatics, Isley Brothers, Johnny Guitar Watson and B.B. King. She also had an affinity for rap, and enjoyed the music of such trendsetters as Big Daddy Kane and Biz Markie. Her love for music carried over to her house parties. My mom threw parties damn near every weekend, Jay Rock recalls. Shed be stressing during the week, would come home and that's what they'd do, party all night long. Jay Rock soon developed an interest in playing keyboards and, at age 12, writing poems. And, as he grew up in the volatile Watts streets, gangster rap began to take hold. You couldn't go up the street without hearing Snoop, Dre or N.W.A, he says. Much as N.W.A and others reported about their surroundings, Jay Rocks early poems documented his feelings -- about a person, about Los Angeles, about his experiences. Jay Rock soon started getting into trouble at school, forcing him to attend a number of different schools. He also endured a harsh reality when cited and incarcerated for violating his areas gang injunction. I was hanging out with dudes I grew up with, dudes I went to school with, played Pop Warner with, he says. They saw us out there and took us down. They put me on it. I basically can't hang out where I live. I can't help where I stay. They got me again when I was hanging out of my own apartment, my own residence. Jay Rocks legal struggles have made him appreciate what he has already accomplished, turning his childhood talent for writing into a career as a major recording artist. Getting signed and being from what I'm from, that's a great achievement because nobody's really been signed from my projects, Jay Rock says. That's a big achievement for me. It's a blessing. It feels real good. I could be in the jail somewhere or in the grave, but I'm right here doing what I need to do. And it all starts with the voice
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14701

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Jay Rock

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:50am - 1:50am CDT
Venue 222

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12:50am CDT

Lil Tony

Bio: Lil Tony was born Tony Lee Nichols on May 18, 1989 in Dallas, Texas. Born to a hispanic mother and African-American father, Lil Tony was raised in a section of Dallas known as Oakcliff. Music is something Lil Tony always wanted to pursue as he began rapping at 13 years old. Often finding trouble with his gang Triple G's (Go Gettin Guerillas) and his click YSMC (Young Ski Mask Click), Lil Tony endured a life changing event on October 4th, 2007. Two of his very close friends (known as Sergio and Lil Hillard) were gunned down after attempting to rob a security guard. This event altered his life and way of thinking. He attended school at Kimball High School in Dallas but found it hard to keep his grades up after frequenting juvenile detention centers. As a result of his grades and passion to pursue music, Lil Tony dropped out his 12th grade year. After releasing several mixtapes, both solo and with his group Triple G's, Lil Tony became known as one of Dallas' hottest underground artists. He found chemistry when he reunited with childhood friends Quintin and Kermit Gray (who are brothers). The Gray brothers, better known by their collective producer name Dangerous MCs, began making music with Lil Tony in late 2006. The trio aimed to create a new sound and did exactly that, spurring what would become the club hit "I Like That". "I Like That" circulated its way through Texas clubs and touched radio in 2010. One day Lil Tony received a text message from Phillip Ward (known by his stage name, DJ Merk) that would move his career to the next level. DJ Merk, founder and Co-CEO of NGenius Entertainment told Lil Tony that he wanted to possibly sign him to the NGenius roster. NGenius Entertainment was already known in Dallas for successfully launching the career of platinum artist Dorrough. In October of 2009, Lil Tony, DJ Merk, and Dangerous MCs took to the studio and recorded almost half Lil Tony's debut independent album 'Posted, Loaded, Floatin' in one session. Lil Tony began releasing several viral music videos with the help of director Brian Childs. In April 2010, Lil Tony teamed up with DJ Drop (CEO of Definition DJs) and released his biggest mixtape so far titled 'Flight 214: No Destination'. The mixtape stormed the internet and boosted his fan base like never before. In December 2010, Lil Tony dropped his debut independent street album 'Posted, Loaded, Floatin'. 2010: Lil Tony's year started with a bang, shooting his first music video ever "Ask About Me". The video now has 17,000 views on YouTube. Following the "Ask About Me" video, he shot another video, "Burn One" with NGenius label mate Ace Boogie B. "Burn One" was a primary song from Lil Tony's first mixtape with NGenius, 'Flight 214: No Destination'. The mixtape was hosted by DJ Drop (CEO of the Definition DJs) and currently has over 4000 downloads online. Lil Tony was also featured on Dorrough's Gangsta Grillz mixtape with DJ Drama on a song titled "Triple D Dat" (also featuring Tum Tum). He continued shooting more visuals at the same time he was finishing his first studio album 'Posted, Loaded, Floatin'. Gaining radio play on three singles from the album in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and San Francisco ("I Like That", "Turn Me Up" and "Shout Out") the summer looked bright for Lil Tony's July release date. The week before the expected album release, "Turn Me Up" featuring Chalie Boy, Tum Tum and Ace Boogie B was posted on Worldstarhiphop.com and got over 60,000 views in a few days. Everything Lil Tony worked for came to a screeching halt the day before his expected release date. The distribution company and printing company had a misunderstanding and he learned that the album would not be able to be in stores for the release. The album was pulled from them and sat as Lil Tony and NGenius planned their next move. After months of waiting, the team felt like it was time to release the album for free online and hard copies in the street. 'Posted, Loaded, Floatin' has become more than an album. It has transformed into a way of life and a saying amongst young people. The album was released at 5PM on December 6, 2010 at www.postedloadedfloatin.com. The hashtag #postedloadedfloatin trended for 2 days on Twitter in Dallas-Ft.Worth. Lil Tony already has a 2nd project in the works to be released in 2011 which will be announced soon.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12336

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Lil Tony

Bio: Lil Tony was born Tony Lee Nichols on May 18, 1989 in Dallas, Texas. Born to a hispanic mother and African-American father, Lil Tony was raised in a section of Dallas known as Oakcliff. Music is something Lil Tony always wanted to pursue as he began rapping at 13 years old. Often... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:50am - 1:50am CDT
Klub Krucial

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12:50am CDT

Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group

Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group is: Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Marcel Rodriguez Lopez, Juan Alderete De La Pena (The Mars Volta) with Deantoni Parks on Drums, Vocals by Ximena Sarinana Rivera and Sound Manipulation by Lars Stalfors
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11276

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Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group

Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group is: Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Marcel Rodriguez Lopez, Juan Alderete De La Pena (The Mars Volta) with Deantoni Parks on Drums, Vocals by Ximena Sarinana Rivera and Sound Manipulation by Lars Stalfors

Sunday March 20, 2011 12:50am - 1:50am CDT
Emo's Annex

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1:00am CDT

Alex Khoury

ALEX KHOURY is a young and surprisingly refreshing singer/songwriter/entertainer. Whether it's with a band, or just an acoustic guitar in his hands, his unique voice and natural songwriting set him apart. For fans of catchy, point-driven music. He just moved to Austin from Nashville, TN. Alex just released his new single "One More Step"
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12170

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Alex Khoury

ALEX KHOURY is a young and surprisingly refreshing singer/songwriter/entertainer. Whether it's with a band, or just an acoustic guitar in his hands, his unique voice and natural songwriting set him apart. For fans of catchy, point-driven music. He just moved to Austin from Nashville... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Stephen F's Bar

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1:00am CDT

Analog Rebellion

Analog Rebellion is the continuation of recently renamed music project PlayRadioPlay! (Island/Def Jam), from artist Daniel Hunter. Analog Rebellion’s debut album is entitled “Ancient Electrons” and was released on January 26th, 2010. Hunter's most recent music has been compared to The Paper Chase, the Pixies, and The Secret Machines. In April, 2010, The Dallas Observer called Hunter "the most promising 20-year-old musician from DFW since Palomo".
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11489

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Analog Rebellion

Self-described musically as 'Stadium Lo-Fi,' the new album finds Analog Rebellion further blending seemingly disparate sonic qualities in total harmony. The resulting work is what The A.V. Club referred to as "raucous, dischordant, and a bit psychedelic." Centered around the melodic... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Ale House

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1:00am CDT

Army Navy

Army Navy Pure alchemy - Army Navy is a blast - Pitchfork (7.8) Irrefutably charming and undeniably infectious - Filter Magazine A splashy jangle of distorted guitars and winsomely defiant vocals - Spin Magazine Bounding jangle-pop guided by Kennedy's plaintive, searching vocals - Rolling Stone "A Posies-and Teenage Fanclub-style tsunami of melody and distortion that underscores the youthful essence of power-pop in all its bittersweet glory" - NPR One of the most exciting new groups in LA - Artrocker Army Navy have written some of the catchiest, jangliest, indie-pop songs - Music Week After the success of Army Navy's self-released debut album the band entered 2010 with their strongest batch of songs to date and were able to self-finance the recording of their second album. With a strong vision of the album in mind, they once again called upon producer and engineer Adam Lasus (Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Yo La Tengo, Helium) to help bring these songs to life. We felt like we had all grown individually and as a group and we wanted that to show on this recording. We were more confident in the studio and as a band. I felt more open to write the most personal songs I have ever written says frontman Justin Kennedy. The band worked for 6 months pouring their hearts into the process, creating an album with intricate arrangements, beautiful sounds, layered melodies, and tight harmonies . We had created a sound that was super unique, and our focus, creativity and inspiration had created something bigger than all of us¦a classic pop masterpiece! says Lasus. . Army Navy was born in the bedroom of Justin Kennedy, who in his early days played with Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) in Seattle's Pinwheel. Having relocated to Los Angeles after Pinwheel broke up, Kennedy began focusing on his new project and started assembling members for Army Navy. Multi-instrumentalist Louie Schultz and bassist Ben Gaffin joined swiftly after hearing Kennedy's home demos. Drummerless at the time of recording the first album, Army Navy's album boasted drumming by the legendary Pete Thomas of Elvis Costello and The Attractions, who had been a longtime fan of the band. Army Navy soon found their permanent drummer in Douglas Randall. In late 2009 Gaffin left to focus on other endeavors, which left Army Navy short a bass player going into the studio. But Schultz, able to master any instrument with ease, went on double-duty in the studio as bassist and lead guitarist. Recently the talented Dave Marley has stepped in as the bands new bassist. The past few years were very exciting for the independent band. Army Navy released their first (Lasus produced) album on their own Fever Zone Label in 2008 and quickly garnered great admiration from fans and in the press. CMJ called it ..some of the brightest pop released this year. The quartet's first single My Thin Sides, which was paired with a hilarious video featuring Paul Scheer of Human Giant took the blogosphere by storm. The second single Saints which Blender Magazine called a lovely indie-rock swoon was the prestigious Single Of the Week on iTunes Australia and was released on the UK's Fierce Panda's Club Fandango Label. Stateside, it gained radio rotation on tastemaker stations like KEXP and KNRK and satellite radio's indie-leaning XMU station. The band found success in the placement world as well. The indie rock date-flick Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist prominently featured two Army Navy songs alongside artists like Vampire Weekend, Modest Mouse and The National; one of the songs being an exclusive track for the movies soundtrack. Over the past few years the band have taken their dynamic live show on the road supporting such groups as: The Lemonheads, Arctic Monkeys, The Dodos, The Soft Pack, The Like, and Cut Copy; as well as explosive shows at SXSW and CMJ and the UK's Truck festivals. The band was even asked to be musical guests on theshort-lived Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien! The band are just back from mastering with Greg Calbi and are looking for a home for the album! They are excited to get back out and play these new songs live at SXSW 2011! "Ode to Janice Melt" is from the forthcoming album. Contact the band: armynavymusic@gmail.com Press inquiries: jim@bighassle.com and tito@bighassle.com Placement Inquiries: lyle@bankrobbermusic.com http://twitter.com/justinarmynavy http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11639 http://www.facebook.com/armynavyband http://www.myspace.com/armynavy http://bighassle.com/publicity/a_ArmyNavy.html
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11639

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Army Navy

Army Navy œPure alchemy - Army Navy is a blast - Pitchfork (7.8) œIrrefutably charming and undeniably infectious - Filter Magazine œA splashy jangle of distorted guitars and winsomely defiant vocals - Spin Magazine œBounding jangle-pop guided by Kennedy's plaintive, searching... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Swan Dive

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1:00am CDT

Bad Veins

Bad Veins are a rarity in today’s musical landscape: An act who didn’t set out to become critical darlings or the next “buzz” band, but managed to achieve both after only playing a handful of shows. However, despite the fact that Bad Veins’ music has been instantly embraced since their inception in late 2006, the duo of Benjamin Davis and Sebastien Schultz decided not to rush out the disc you’re currently holding in your hand. The result is Bad Veins, an album that’s unique but familiar, and not only lives up to the hype but surpasses it. Looking back, it’s hard to believe it all started out a little over four years ago in a non-descript attic in Cincinnati, Ohio. The group was originally conceived by Davis as a solo project, yet after Bad Veins’ first gig he quickly realized he would need a collaborator—which is where drummer Schultz entered the picture. “I always loved watching Sebastien play in his old band because he is just such a dramatic drummer,” Davis reveals. “We hooked up one day and I showed him all the stuff I’d been working on. I muted the electronic percussion and let him play on top, and after the first practice these songs were way cooler than I ever imagined they could be,” he continues. Bad Veins’ second gig was opening for Snowden, who were so impressed with the duo they instantly began singing their praises to anyone and everyone – especially in NYC. In no time, the band was performing at a showcase for the popular Manhattan-based web site Gothamist yet this was only their third show. From there, the palpable buzz surrounding the act spiraled out of control, eventually leading to five-figure grants, product endorsements and a deal with Dangerbird Records. The immediate amorous response to Bad Veins may be directly linked to their live shows, specifically their ability to accurately replicate their luscious songs with some help from a third member: Irene. The lovingly named antique reel-to-reel player handles 50 to 70 extra tracks, allowing the dynamic duo to create their huge orchestrations the way they were intended. A year after this duo’s first show, they found themselves at CMJ touted as “the breakout act of the event” on the Festival’s site – yet it was Davis who was taken most by surprise. Although they could have easily capitalized on the attention they were receiving, Davis and Schultz decided instead to work with the music licensing company Black Iris (who hired Davis as a freelance composer after hearing the first Bad Veins demos) and utilize the commercial company’s studios as well as expert engineers in Richmond, Virginia and Los Angeles, in order to fully realize this flawless collection of songs. The finished album is as cerebral as it is visceral, and showcases what Bad Veins are capable of. “I’m so glad that we waited and made this record on our own terms,” says Schultz. From the military drum introduction of “Found” to the final rattle of “Go Home,” Bad Veins is a cohesive collection of songs that sounds more like a labor of love than an attempt to move units. This is especially evident with the album’s breakthrough single “Gold And Warm,” a track that unifies the best parts of the Killers and the Walkmen while retaining the band’s indie sensibility and landlocked Midwestern roots. That same attention to detail is applied to Bad Veins’ lyrics, which are rich in metaphor yet aren’t so ambiguous that you won’t understand what Davis is talking about. “I think there’s a common thread on the album that stems out of my personality,” he explains. “There are fears and insecurities involved in no matter what you do and I’m the kind of person who thinks about those things a lot - so they weed themselves into pretty much every song,” he continues. “I typically write about something that I’ve experienced, so they always have this woven element of my own personal demons.” There’s no clear genre or box to stash this band into and even Bad Veins themselves aren’t exactly sure where they fit in. But, they can’t wait to start performing live and find out. “I think everyone from some indie kid in Ohio to a Williamsburg hipster can find something to latch onto with this record and enjoy it,” Schultz explains. “I don’t feel badly because we don’t fit in anywhere,” he continues, admitting that even if it ended tomorrow, Bad Veins have already accomplished more than they ever imagined. “If we can spend this next year on the road and see the world by playing the music we want to play, then we’ve already succeeded.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11304

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Bad Veins

Bad Veins is an indie pop musical project by Benjamin Davis and Jake Bonta, formed in Cincinnati, Ohio. The duo is known for sporting vintage military clothing, using a telephone to sing into while performing, and utilizing an old reel-to-reel named Irene for backing tracks, all creating... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Skinny's Ballroom

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Black Heart Procession

After Three Mile Pilot began an open-ended hiatus in 1997, singer/guitarist Pall Jenkins and multi-instrumentalist Tobias Nathaniel embarked on a darker, more subdued journey as The Black Heart Procession. In the many years and albums since, the band's line-up has expanded and contracted, but at its heart and soul remains Jenkins and Nathaniel.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11550

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Black Heart Procession

After Three Mile Pilot began an open-ended hiatus in 1997, singer/guitarist Pall Jenkins and multi-instrumentalist Tobias Nathaniel embarked on a darker, more subdued journey as The Black Heart Procession. In the many years and albums since, the band's line-up has expanded and contracted... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Gibson Room

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Bleu Edmondson

With The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be, Bleu Edmondson’s long-awaited follow-up to 2007’s critically acclaimed Lost Boy, the southern-fried country rocker embarked on a search for truth, stripping back layers of regret, loss, and longing to uncover a renewed, albeit somewhat painfully soul-baring, view of himself and the world around him. He dug deeper into what the music meant to him as a musician, a writer and a man. “Writing is like holding up a mirror to those darkest corners of our lives that we keep hidden,” confides the raspy-throated singer. “It’s not always a pretty reflection, but it’s real and it matters.” The collection of songs ministers to the saint and the sinner in each of us. It is an amalgamation of those touch points and influences that give us permission to question, confront and raise a little hell on Saturday night. Bleu’s early years were spent focused on sports rather than music. He picked up a guitar for the first time during college, learned a few chords and his future was set. Bleu soon discovered that some of his favorite musical acts – Robert Earl Keen, Radney Foster, Uncle Tupelo – shared a common thread: Lloyd Maines either produced or played steel guitar on their recordings. A short time later, using a tape player in his dorm room, Bleu made guitar/vocal demos of some of his songs and sent the tape to Maines. Quickly recognizing the raw talent on that homemade cassette tape, Maines contacted Bleu and ultimately became his producer. The pairing made two records together – Southland and The Band Plays On – and Bleu credits Maines with giving him his start in the music business. On the new disc’s debut single, “No Room for Mercy,” the soulful singer/songwriter paints a vivid picture of the painful unraveling of a relationship, with a south Texas thunderstorm as a symbolic backdrop. The raw wounds of deception, anger and disappointment are ripped wide open as the betrayed singer tells his lover that there is a price for what she has done and “you won’t lie to me anymore.” Unlike some of his songwriting peers in other genres, Bleu chooses not to resolve the situation – or to explain in detail the circumstances involved – opting instead to allow the listener room to weave their own experiences into the song’s storyline. Edmondson’s lyrics convey a worldly perspective of one who has lived a life balanced on the edge – of success and failure, love and hate, elation and despair – with his trademark grit and unselfconscious vulnerability intact. There is no sugar-coating in his songs; he simply calls it like he sees it. His men are flawed, with the brooding darkness of one who has loved, lied and lost but for reason untold, repeats his mistakes time and again; and they are also vulnerable, with a desolate loneliness of someone who has been loved, been lied to and been left behind. Sometimes they are scared little boys, strangers to themselves and mysteries to those around them. But at the end of the day, they love a good party. The women in Edmondson’s songs are innocent in one moment, insincere in the next, and unable to love the man who is willing to give them his heart. They dance, they cry, they lose faith, they scream, and they love and hate interchangeably. They are omnipresent, sometimes appearing as a barefoot angel sent to save the lost souls living life on the outside, or other times as a past-her-prime party girl who still has the boys fighting for her attention – and anything else she might surrender. The couples he writes of lose their minds, quench each other’s thirsts, lie and fail to keep their promises; they fear, they take chances and through it all they love, with an urgent intensity that speaks to the desperation in their lives. The title cut finds the singer, having first lost his way and then lost his lover, coming to terms with the realization that “there ain’t no heart that goes scot-free.” In “Life on the Outside,” homage is paid to those standing on society’s fringes, out of pride, battered, bruised, and suffering. The subject of war is broached in “Black and White,” which finds a young man contemplating enlistment, due in part to his inability to find a job, but also at the urging of a man down at the school in a real nice uniform. Before leaving home he attempts to alleviate his mother’s worries by assuring her “this ain’t no Vietnam.” Edmondson also knows how to crank up the amps and throw down hard. From the ‘take no prisoners’ Springsteen-esque “I’m Still Here” to the unofficial party anthem of Dallas’ Greenville Avenue, “Riot Night,” the hometown-boy roots-rocker is not afraid to show off his chops. His raucous live show has earned him street cred and respect among his fans as well as his musical co-horts throughout Texas, a state that can lay claim to more than its fair share of the musical talent gene pool. The celebrations are never ending – filled with twilight strollers, rock-n-rollers, young lovers and jesters, and always a few girls dancing on the bars in crowded beer joints. But even in the midst of the fun, there are suggestions of unforeseen dangers lurking nearby, with poetic references to “suicide doors” on a “blood red” car, and a fair warning not to “stray too far.” Musically the tracks are bold, powerful, bright, and decidedly more rocking than his prior releases. This is the second round in the studio for Edmondson and Baker (influential Austin producer, Dwight Baker); the pair joined forces previously on the 2007 Lost Boy CD. Bleu’s signature rasp has a wrapped-in-silk quality, and Baker keeps him forefront in the mix, supported with a metronomic backbeat cushion as only a drummer-turned-producer can do. Edmondson’s rapidly growing fan base, “The Southland Mob,” takes its name from his debut CD. His road-dog touring ethic, particularly since signing with powerhouse talent bookers, Creative Artist Agency (CAA), keeps him running down blacktops and back roads in excess of 150 days each year. As Edmondson’s popularity has grown so has his touring radius, much to the delight of his out-of-Texas fans. Recent shows have found him stepping beyond the borders of the Lone Star state, with stops in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Virginia and New Jersey. Released on his own record label, American Saint Records, Bleu shrugs off the comparisons of his new disc to 2007's Lost Boy, “I am proud of this new CD. Dwight and I knew it might be hard to follow up, but The Future is its own thing. I am in a different place in my life now, so naturally my writing reflects that, and I believe my fans will find something they love on this one. I really do.” x x x
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11906

Artists

Bleu Edmondson

With The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be, Bleu Edmondson’s long-awaited follow-up to 2007’s critically acclaimed Lost Boy, the southern-fried country rocker embarked on a search for truth, stripping back layers of regret, loss, and longing to uncover a renewed, albeit somewhat... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Momo's

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1:00am CDT

Cadence Weapon

Download Cadence Weapon's brand new TRON Legacy: The Mixtape for whatever price you deem worthy at www.cadenceweaponmusic.com The always-grinding Cadence Weapon continues to firmly establish his legacy as a pioneer in a passionate crusade to push the rap and electronic music envelope. At 24 years old, Roland Pemberton is internationally recognized as an innovative and accomplished writer, producer, rapper, touring artist and now Edmonton's Poet Laureate. In the course from his debut album Breaking Kayfabe to his sophomore record Afterparty Babies, Roland Pemberton came of age. While most youths were struggling to focus on a sneaker brand for more than a week, the young (and underage) Pemberton would slip into clubs to play shows with Spank Rock, Lady Sovereign, Jurassic 5, TTC, New Pornographers, Final Fantasy, and De La Soul. He rocked guest performances with The Klaxons, Hot Chip and Islands; he remixed Lady Sovereign, Kid Sister, Disco D, Busdriver, Rick Ross/Simian Mobile Disco; he's been featured on tracks with Buck 65, Anti MC, A-Trak, Shout Out Out Out Out and Shuttle. He inked deals with legendary labels, Epitaph USA and Big Dada for the UK and Europe; all before he was barely legal. Pemberton's explosive debut was an impossibly accomplished hip-hop album stacked with clever writing and impressive rhymes, paired with the electro-tones of UK grime and West Coast hip-hop. The album yielded instant praise and notoriety, culminating in nominations from the Polaris Music Prize (modeled after the Mercury Prize), the Canadian Indie Awards and 'Best Rap Album of 2006' at the Plug Independent Music Awards, and won the CBC Radio 3's Bucky Award. Cadence Weapon and Breaking Kayfabe garnered fans from Pitchforkmedia.com, Urb Magazine, XLR8R, CMJ, Q Magazine, Uncut, Drowned In Sound to name only a few. Afterparty Babies released in 2008, again, received heaps of accolades and closed the year at the top of an impressive pile of 'Best of 2008' lists including; Q Magazine, Clash Magazine, Plan B, Exclaim, and CBC Radio 3, in addition to getting his second nomination from the Polaris Music Prize, while his video 'Real Estate' continues to force a smile on the face of economic bailouts. Rollie said he 'wanted to make music that afterparty babies are created to' and the Afterparty Babies experience takes shape from this premise. The recognized wordsmith pushes the theme by delving into it through friends and feelings, crews and club nights, hometowns and heroes, media and fashion. Bound by socially conscious commentary, and personal subject matter, while dropping it over punishing electronic dance jams. 'My dad said I was an afterparty baby; this goes out to all the accidents out there; keep on making mistakes' the final words that resonate from the daring acapella lead track 'Do I Miss My Friends?' a dedication and testimony to Pemberton's first influence, his father, Teddy Pemberton. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Pemberton created The Black Sound Experience radio show on the University of Alberta's CSJR station in 1980, and is credited for introducing hip-hop to Rollie's hometown of Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta. Following in his father's groundbreaking footsteps, Rollie discovered that he wanted to rap at the tender age of 13. His mother had other plans; she wanted him to pursue a career in journalism, so he attended journalism school in Virginia. Finding the insular environment stifling, the burgeoning rapper quickly decided to ditch the books in pursuit of his goal, and still, by 18, Rollie had established a name for himself as a tough music critic, writing for the Brooklyn-based Stylus webzine and the influential Pitchfork Media. After another year of engaging performances at festivals and clubs across North America, UK and Europe Cadence Weapon returned home a hero, and released 2009's Separation Anxiety. A collection of exclusive tracks, remixes, and collaborations, including the Mixmag exclusive with Hervé and A-Trak 'Roll With The Winners' and remixes of label-mates The Cansecos and Roots Manuva, and arguably the show-stopper; a remix of The DB Buxton Revue's 'Sex With My Ex', available only at http://www.cadenceweaponmusic.com for whatever price you deem worthy. Cadence has emerged from his icy lair bringing forward his most accomplished work yet, his third studio album Roquentin. Defined as 17th century text, originally meaning a poem or composition that is made up out of other compositions with abrupt changes along the way. Roquentin, is highly referential of all of these things, and questions the nature of existence through the pen of this young poet. Cadence Weapon has taken the vision of blending genres to a new level; bringing together soul, classic psychedelic rock, punk, electro, disco and hip hop, into something styled and raw that is going to push Cadence Weapon further into the mainstream and blow the minds of music fanatics. Adding a plume to his feather quill collection, on July 1st, 2009 Roland Pemberton assumed the role of Edmonton's Poet Laureate for a two-year term. The role of a Poet Laureate is to reflect the life of a city through poetry, as an ambassador for the literary arts; the Laureate incorporates poetry into a range of official and informal city activities. The creation of this position confirms the city's support for the arts in general, and for the literary arts in particular. To those of us who have followed Cadence Weapon's music steeped in references of Edmonton and its people, the distinguished role of literary ambassador for the City of Edmonton seems a natural appointment. Here, Here Lord Pemberton!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12739

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Cadence Weapon

Cadence Weapon continues to firmly establish his legacy as a sonic pioneer while constantly pushing the rap and electronic music envelope. Following his critically-acclaimed, Polaris Music Prize nominated albums Breaking Kayfabe and Afterparty Babies and a two year term as Edmonton’s... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Malaia

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1:00am CDT

Charlie Shafter

Charlie Shafter brings a refreshing combination of old school southern rock blended seamlessly with a modern indie pop vibe, an Alternative Americana if you will. With early influences such as The Band, Tom Waits and The Carsit's, no wonder he is writing music with a wisdom beyond his years. Music veteran Ray Wylie Hubbard, not one to be easily impressed, signed on to produce Shafter's upcoming CD due to his skilled songwriting, which Hubbard describes as "uncomplicated, yet complex, profound and always with a purpose." Whether you catch him playing a solo acoustic set or rocking with a full band, his engaging sound will make a believer out of you too.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13770

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Charlie Shafter

Sometimes you encounter a musical artist for a first time and find yourself experiencing a warm sense of déjà vu – not a feeling that you’ve heard it all before, but a feeling that you’ve reunited with a person you’ve known for ages, someone with whom you share a connection... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Saxon Pub

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1:00am CDT

Chico Trujillo

CHICO TRUJILLO Cumbia Chilombiana The superheroes of cumbia have a name. And that name is Chico Trujillo. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the band is at the peak of its powers. They play parties. They play stadiums. They play festivals. They play all over the world. And they can’t be stopped. While the outfit’s contagious, recklessly danceable sound is rich in drive and colorful instrumentation, it’s not like the cumbia from Argentina or Peru or any other place you can think of. It’s not a social expression of proletarian vigor or some regional or ethnic identity. Instead, it’s a pure cultural phenomenon. Its fans are not the Southern Hemisphere equivalent of folk revivalists; they’re rock and rollers. ------- Born as a “side-project” from the legendary punk-ska band La Floripondio, Chico Trujillo has quickly vaulted in popularity to become the most talked about band in the southern cone, taking over stages across their native Chile and around the world. And it’s all due to their live shows--in which they use all the energy and chaos of their punk predecessors, mixed with more tropical and Latin sounds from Chile and beyond--that keeps fans young and old dancing from the first horn solo to the third encore… It all started after La Floripondio returned from a tour through Germany at the turn of the century, and lead singer and guitarist Macha decided to try a few new ideas out. Mixing traditional cumbias and boleros with renewed and inspired texts and emotions, the group quickly caught on in Chile in a powerful way. Young rockers flocked to their music, as they loved the re-interpretation of their parents’ songs with a modern twist. But it wasn’t only the hip youth that was going to see Chico Trujillo play. As their new sound slowly spread, the whole country was realizing that the band was also good. Perhaps they still dressed like punks (although now sporting more guayaberas in a nod to the tropical bandas that inspired them) and kept their fiercely independent streak, but something in their energy and re-working of the classics, as well as banging new original songs, began appealing to Chilenos of all ages, and soon to the world abroad. Producers in Chile caught on to the underground, popular buzz, and they were invited to the most prestigious and popular festivals around the country, alongside the legends of Chilean cumbia, as well to play at rock festivals in front of tens of thousands of youngsters. And then their music was carried to Germany, where they have taken-up residence every summer for the past 5 years at the infamous Café Zapata, playing for Latino immigrants but as well a growing hip German youth. Soon Spain was calling, and Switzerland, and Sweden wasn’t far behind. Whether they were making thousands dance in Berlin’s public squares during World Cup 2006 soccer games, in packed basement clubs in Montreax, or in stadiums in Chile, the spin-off band from the tiny town of Villa Aleman was taking an extraordinary course to spread a little Chilean cumbia across the globe. Your parent’s cumbia this definitely isn’t. “Cumbia Chilombiana” – a mix of Chilean and Colombian cumbia -- is one way the band has described it, in the title of their 2007 album. By taking the traditional cumbia base, infusing it with punk energy, ska horns, and a bit of Chilean folk, Chico Trujillo has created an urban mix of the popular Latin classic that seemingly everyone loves. And as cumbia—the real musica popular uniting all of Latin America, the one sound you hear from the Rio Grande all the way to the Straits of Magellan—is seeing a worldwide renaissance, it is mostly on the back of slick DJ remixes, electric flourishes, or more traditional re-creations of the oldies. Chico Trujillo forgoes all those fashions and of-the-moment creations, and just does what has always been the true essence of a great live cumbia band: they rock, and the people dance and dance and dance.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15226

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Chico Trujillo

CHICO TRUJILLO Cumbia Chilombiana The superheroes of cumbia have a name. And that name is Chico Trujillo. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the band is at the peak of its powers. They play parties. They play stadiums. They play festivals. They play all over the world. And they... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's

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1:00am CDT

Clock Opera

CLOCK OPERA draw from such esoteric sources as the systems music of Steve Reich and Philip Glass and have played their second ever gig at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London backing the international Ballet Rambert. But you don’t need any special qualifications to enjoy what they do, just an appreciation of quirkily melodic pop. This they create via a combination of conventional instrumentation and electronic production and manipulation, with specific attention to layering and repetition, and the application of various effects and devices. Guy Connelly's vocals effortlessly swoop and soar above the music, heightening the drama and moving it ever further away from the everyday manner in which it was born and places him in that small but select pantheon of distinguished male pop vocalists that also includes Billy Mackenzie of Associates, Haydon Thorpe of Wild Beasts and Antony Hegarty of Antony and The Johnstons, singers unafraid of expressing themselves in an unguarded, emotional way. Clock Opera are a studio unit who push the recording process as far as it will go, but they are also a fully functioning performing band who can reproduce the intricacies of their music while gaining a new urgency and energy. They are one of those bands that will get under people’s skin and affect the way they feel. It demands an emotional response and will always mean something for the listener. Paul Lester
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15224

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Clock Opera

Clock Opera, I remember thinking, have this wonderful tendency to sound like their music combines real memories and made up memories, strong memories and shredded memories, and some sense of the mental and physical reality of a classic surprising pop song. They begin a piece of music... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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1:00am CDT

Collie Buddz

Collie Buddz, from the isle of Bermuda, has done something not impossible but something once seemingly very implausible. He’s become the most buzz-worthy current Reggae artist over the past few years. In the summer, 2007, Collie Buddz’ Columbia Records self-titled debut album stormed the charts entering the Billboard Reggae Chart at first position. The Reggae singjay became an international star when this album then went on to debut across the world at the top of every chart from Japan to Germany. With much of the production coming from Collie himself, he delivered a solid debut with contributions from Supa Dups, Shea Taylor, Bang Out, Screwface, Bobby Konders and Crown N Kah-So-Real to name just a few. Released just a day before US Independence Day, Collie’s debut album could be heard blasting out of car windows from Brooklyn to Kingston all summer long. Critically speaking, Collie’s debut was a monster. Speaking of his first single, an undeniable summer anthem titled, “Come Around,” Source Magazine proclaimed, “This 24 year old shotta has got an anthem spreading across the seas.” “The song is a monster,” claimed Miami New Times. And, Hip Hop Weekly said, “Collie Buddz is one of the most firmly grounded voices you may ever encounter.” The industry excitement about this new voice in music manifested in many ways namely by inspiring Collie’s musical peers to either create their own remixes of “Come Around,” or join Collie on the official remix of the single. Everyone from Busta Rhymes, Cypress Hill and Paul Wall to G-Unit and Shaggy contributed to the anthem. Incorporating influences from Hip-Hop to Soca, Collie’s music nevertheless has a rock-solid foundation in Reggae - and its power to connect ghetto reality with the highest heights of human aspiration - that is a rarity even in Jamaica. But, to say he’s connected to the Caribbean community would be an understatement. Collie Buddz, born Colin Harper, has become the Caribbean culture’s resident ambassador. Touring extensively, Collie’s passport stamps are a relative reflection of the worldwide love for Reggae and Caribbean culture. From Madison Square Garden to Dubai, Collie Buddz is the definition of an international recording artist. “It was crazy performing in the Middle East. Who would have guessed how big reggae music is there? They knew all my songs,” a jubilant Collie Buddz explains. He has toured throughout Germany, France, England, Japan, North and South America and the Caribbean. His unique blend of Hip-Hop, Soca and Dancehall underlined with his ever-present passion for the modern Roots Reggae sound has attracted tastemaker supporters all over the world. Reggae pioneer David Rodigan [London] and New York Reggae stalwarts at legendary radio station, Hot 97, Massive B and Short-Man [Heavy Hitters] are just some of his most ardent supporters. Now on the verge of Collie’s sophomore album release, the anticipation is palpable. In spite of averaging an eleven month yearly touring schedule since 2007, Collie Buddz is prepared to release a sophomore album that promises an even greater insight into the multi-talented, producer/singer-songwriter/performer. He’s also made time to work with some of the most respected producers and artists in the industry while also making beautiful music with the production team that made his debut album an overnight success. “We don’t have a title for the new album just yet but whatever we call it, the album will be mad,” Collie excitedly explains. With production by Supa Dups, Massive B and Seanie B among other contributors, Collie’s fans can anticipate Collie’s unique twist on popular music. Tony Kelly [K-Licious], producer of more crossover hits than any other producer in the genre [Sean Paul, Patra, Supercat, Wayne Wonder, Shaggy] and TJ Records [Beenie Man] return with production for this album as well. Among friends, Collie is known as a “studio rat,” as given any sort of free time in the schedule, Collie is hunkered down behind the boards of a recording studio. So it comes to no surprise to anyone that Collie is also ready to release a brand new mixtape. “I was just in Los Angeles finishing a song with Sugar Ray, and I love the vibe on that track,” says Collie of the new mixtape. Also with verses on hit songs by Beyonce, Rihanna and Kid Cudi, the mixtape is sure to give Collie’s fans an appetizer to the entrée of the sophomore album. “I always want to give all the sound-systems and DJs something to rock the clubs with while I work on releasing my new material,” Collie says. It is this love for constantly creating that drives Collie Buddz. Wanting to release music more frequently and with fewer restrictions, Collie’s affiliation with Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment, Inc ended in 2008. He has since founded his own independent record label, Harper Digital alongside his brother [Smokey] and DJ [DJ Genie] while working with his longtime management group, Mojiza Management. The Harper Digital team is already grooming the label into a full production house and artist development business. Humble as always, Collie simply says, “I’m just excited to be putting out another album. I love to make music and the satisfaction is in having other people from all over the world enjoy it. I live out of a suitcase and I wouldn’t have it any other way.” And Collie means just what he says. With a nonstop touring schedule with his band The New Kingston Band and his longtime compatriot and hype man, Pee Wee, Collie just has one quick stop before hitting the road yet again. He’s got to stop by the embassy and pick up more page inserts for his passport.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14828

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Collie Buddz

By now, in most music circles, Collie Buddz, born Colin Harper, is known as an artist who seemingly burst onto the scene a few years ago with a song firmly atop the Billboard Reggae Chart. A music producer first, Collie contributed much of the production on his first self-titled album... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Flamingo Cantina

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1:00am CDT

Cruiserweight

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Cruiserweight

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Rusty Spurs

1:00am CDT

Cyhi Da Prynce

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Cyhi Da Prynce

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Billboard Bungalow @ Buffalo Billiards

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1:00am CDT

De Staat

The story of De Staat proves that humble beginnings can lead to great things. It all started as a one man project by the Dutch singer, musician and composer Torre Florim. Even before it’s debut album "Wait For Evolution" came out, De Staat was already a full grown band. Since then – early 2009 – the band established itself as the most exciting new rock band that Holland had to offer in a very long time. Their concerts got unanimous rave reviews. "Wait For Evolution" was embraced by fans, journalists and colleagues alike as one of the best albums of 2009. It won the prestigious 3VOOR12 AWARD 2009 for best album in the Netherlands, and was voted Best Album of 2009 in Live XS Magazine. Holland already fell for the charm of this young outfit, big time. Now it’s time for the next step: the rest of the world. Cool Green Recordings (Mascot Records sub label) has given Wait For Evolution its well deserved international release. De Staat played Glastonbury festival in 2010, NXNE in Toronto and is now touring Europe and the USA. Next up SXSW!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12235

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De Staat

The story of De Staat proves that humble beginnings can lead to great things. It all started as a one man project by the Dutch singer, musician and composer Torre Florim. Even before it’s debut album "Wait For Evolution" came out, De Staat was already a full grown band. Since then... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
BD Riley's

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1:00am CDT

Death From Above 1979

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Special Guest

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Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Beauty Bar Backyard

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1:00am CDT

Deer Tick

DEER TICK: THE UNLIKELY SAVIOURS OF LIVE MUSIC by Finbarr Bermingham Remember the good ol' days? You remember, back when Pluto was still a planet? People used to laugh, regularly. They would shout, maybe have a little drinkie and, y'know, enjoy themselves? Oh, nostalgia! And, sometimes, people would go to concerts and shows and they would have what was known as "a good time". Man, those were the days. Sometimes, even the band would join in. Maybe they'd had a tipple, too. They would play their instruments out of tune and at breakneck speeds. Occasionally, there might be harsh words exchanged... fisticuffs even. But they didn't give a fuck, and that's why we loved them, why we wanted to be them and why we wanted to be with them. Then something very bad happened. In a heinous, puritanical move designed to destroy rock and roll abandon, a witch hunt ensued. Spearheaded by a MOR music media, the "rock-star stereotype" gradually became a bad thing. The Evian sponsored falling star of flamboyant excess was soundtracked by a lead singer hell-bent on explaining how the agonizing autumnal hues really remind him of his missus slipping off with his best friend last September. Iggy Pop was stripped for parts and sold off to an insurance company and Johnny Rotten was bartered off to the jungle in exchange for his weight in butter. Even Ryan Adams was manhandled onto the wagon for long enough to make a couple of horrible records. Last week, in the unlikely setting of leafy Mancunian suburbia, I had a stick of dynamite inserted in my asshole, courtesy of Rhode Island pseudo-hillbillies Deer Tick. I was blown away. It didn't take a genius to work out that John McCauley, lead singer, band leader, guitar virtuoso and self-appointed class clown was completely slaughtered. Nor did his Old Glory, blazing guitars adorned, threadbare t-shirt leave us in any kind of doubt as to what we were to expect... he looked like he'd just crawled up the banks of the Mississippi. He announced he'd been drinking vodka all day. We all cheered. He stuck his head in an ice box full of beer. We cheered louder. He announced he was going to take his pants off. And, well, you get the picture. There are many reasons why Deer Tick are an excellent band. Here are mine. Firstly, they have great songs. War Elephant is a great album. The follow up, Born on Flag Day is just as strong. Alt-country is a curious genre, often misconstrued, misrepresented and misunderstood. Well, for me, this lot here's a contemporary blueprint. There's country (duh), punk, blues, folk, grunge and garage rock. Hell, even their choice of cover versions - Replacements, Michael Hurley, John Prine, The Sex Pistols and Chuck Berry - goes a long way to pinning down their sound. McCauley's voice is a hybrid of Kurt Cobain and Gary Louris from the Jayhawks. Sometimes he sounds like he's been gargling gravel with moonshine. He can croon, he can yelp and he can shout. He's a superb lead singer, backed by a talented, if mostly acquiescent unit. They recently recruited guitarist Ian O'Neil from New Jersey noiseniks Titus Andronicus, which allows McCauley more freedom to noodle, drink more beer, or, um, get his cock out. They know how to play their songs live. By that, I don't mean they can robotically churn out high fidelity renditions of their records, which I am pretty sure they can. In the flesh, these guys sound completely different than they do through your speakers. It sounds like a lazy observation to make, but when Deer Tick play live, they sound live. They sound louder, rawer and more raucous than anyone who's heard their records could've thought possible. They improvise, they play requests, they invite people onto the stage, they throw balls to the wall, and it all sticks. Here is a band awake to the raison d'etre of a live show - to entertain. Sometimes, they (see: McCauley) act like douchebags. They kick each other in the ass when performing an acapella encore. Hell, the drummer even takes off his boots so he can aim a better pot-shot at his singer's rear. When the audience ask something of them they respond, no matter how ridiculous the demand. One excited, most likely traumatized, reveller barks an order to play some Sex Pistols, in honour of his mother, who died yesterday. It raises a slightly confused smirk from McCauley, who launches into a solo take on Holidays in the Sun, barely an eyelid batted. When the support act, Megafaun, join Deer Tick on stage for a rollicking cover of Can't Hardly Wait, McCauley proudly announces he's going to do it in "true Replacements style", which as far as I can tell, is shorthand for "sans pants." Watching him thrash about the stage with his jocks round his ankles is bizarrely refreshing. He looks like he might fall on his face, but it doesn't stop him from shuffling about, duelling guitars with O'Neil and generally acting the maggot. And this is what I've missed about live music. With Deer Tick, there was no self-consciousness, no posturing, no agenda and no bullshit. They didn't give a fuck, and I loved it. Maybe it was partly due to the unlikely venue - the overpriced beer, the tasteful artwork, the polished finish on the bar-top - but this disgustingly ramshackle performance took me by surprise, and reminded me that not all live shows turn out to be a damp squib. The histrionic resent I felt when listening to Nirvana Live at Reading on its release a few weeks back has slowly subsided. A bunch of scrawny, drunk kids from Rhode Island have rekindled my appetite for live music. And it didn't even need the chicken wire. FB
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10728

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Deer Tick

Ladies and gentlemen… From the band that’s been both accurately and inaccurately labeled just about everything this side of Top 40 comes a true-to-form rock-n-roll record. Scratch that, true-to-form is not Deer Tick’s style. Let’s start over… Naturally, after so many years... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Lustre Pearl

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Diplo

One thing of which Diplo (aka Diplodocus, Wes Diplo, and Wes Gully) cannot be accused is being afraid to experiment with new music. With his mash-up mixtapes, he found and created a sound where his musical tastes -- '80s pop, electronica, Dirty South hip-hop, and his major influence, Miami bass music -- intersect. His attention-grabbing projects Hollertronix, with partner DJ Low Budget, and the Piracy Funds Terrorism, Vol. 1 mixtape, with elusive British-Sri Lankan MC M.I.A., made a heavy impact on the alternative electro-pop scene, amassing him rave reviews from music critics and indie kids alike, including Spin magazine, which named him DJ of the Year in 2005. Diplo was born Thomas Wesley Pentz in Tupelo, MS. Although he lived in a few different cities in the South, he mainly grew up in South Florida. He spent his youth in his father's bait shop, fixated on manatees, alligators, and dinosaurs with hopes of becoming a paleontologist. However, he wound up pursuing an education in film studies, starting at a couple Florida colleges but then finishing up his undergraduate degree in Philadelphia at Temple University in 2003. Before his move to Philadelphia, Pentz had moved temporarily to Japan to escape daily life in America. From Japan, he sent a demo tape of his beat concoctions to Will Ashon, founder of U.K. independent hip-hop label Big Dada Records, and once signed to the label, he relocated to Philadelphia. To support himself, during and after graduating from Temple, Pentz took on a few different jobs in Philadelphia: social worker, after-school mentor, movie theater employee, and gig-by-gig DJ. He was barely able to pay the rent, and the frustration was stunting his musical development (although he does credit one of his musical epiphanies to the after-school students who exposed him to crunk and Baltimore club music). Thus, Diplo and like-minded DJ Low Budget pooled their resources to start up their own club nights in Philadelphia, which they branded Hollertronix. It simply began as a fun night of genre-warping dance music, but it blossomed into an underground subculture drawing out crowds from all over the East Coast. Under the Hollertronix moniker, Diplo and Budget released the highly praised Never Scared mixtape; it was listed as one of The New York Times' top albums of 2003. The following year, Big Dada released Diplo's solo debut album, Florida, a more downtempo piece focusing on melody and instrumentals that was a departure from the melee of mashed-up vocals and beats. His unrelenting work ethic produced a considerable number of acclaimed mix CDs and 12" records; however, none of them accumulated more interest and Internet chatter than the 2004 Piracy Funds Terrorism, Vol. 1 mixtape that introduced M.I.A. outside of U.K. borders. Developing a yearning to produce more worldly music, he also began to throw his energy behind the Brazilian youth- and street-based music known as funk carioca (also referred to as baile funk), a derivation of Miami bass music. So, it was no surprise that when he established his own label, Mad Decent Records, around 2005, his first signee was the funk carioca group Bondo do Role. In 2009, the label signed a distribution deal with Fontana and Downtown Records. Their first collaborative release was by Major Lazer, a fictional Jamaican bounty hunter that was the brainchild of Diplo and DJ Switch. Major Lazer’s debut album, Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do, appeared in 2009, the same year as the Diplo remix collection Decent Work for Decent Pay: Selected Works, Vol. 1. In 2010, Mad Decent began their Blow Your Head compilation series with the unmixed collection Blow Your Head: Diplo Presents Dubstep. ~ Cyril Cordor, Rovi
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13355

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Diplo

Known internationally as a curator amongst the world’s most cutting edge DJs, producers, and musical movements Wesley Pentz (better known as DIPLO) has experienced a variety of successes. The last few years have been spent running through the club circuit and having chart-topping... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Friends

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1:00am CDT

Doctor Krápula

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Doctor Krápula

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Barbarella Patio

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1:00am CDT

Emery

Emery, the ever-evolving rock quintet originally from South Carolina that has been making its mark since 2000, is set to release its fourth full-length album, “…In Shallow Seas We Sail,” on June 2, 2009, via longtime home Tooth & Nail Records. “…In Shallow Seas We Sail” picks up right where Emery’s last release, the EP “While Broken Hearts Prevail” (2008) left off, both thematically and stylistically. This fourth album continues the tradition of Emery’s dual front-man format, with Toby Morell and Devin Shelton once again sharing lead vocal and bass guitar duties. Emery’s fourth album combines the band’s trademark screams and breakdowns, and balances these heavy sounds with catchy hooks and melodies. The album’s single, “Cutthroat Collapse,” is about being in a relationship and making it your whole life, said Morrell. “These kinds of relationships usually end up in doom. The protagonist ends up calling his/her significant other and threatening to commit suicide. Such a great thing ends up in tragedy.” “…In Shallow Seas We Sail,” was recorded on and off between September 2008 and February 2009, and was co-produced by guitarist Matt Carter and Aaron Sprinkle, who also helmed the boards for Emery’s 2005 album “The Question.” “I think this record is the best representation of Emery,” said Morrell. “If you like Emery, this will be the record you love the most. This is our most complete album. You can listen to each individually and not get burnt out. At the same time, you will love the overall story of the record and the journey it takes you on.” The current world views, experiences and personal relationships of each individual band member contributed to the distinct sound on Emery’s fourth album. “Emery’s previous albums were written at completely different times in our lives. ‘…In Shallow Seas We Sail’ is Emery, as we are now,” said Morell. Since forming in 2000, Emery has embarked upon at least three national tours per year, sharing the stage with such artists as Chiodos, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Silverstein, Alexisonfire and Hawthorne Heights. Originally formed near Greenville, S.C., Emery is now spread throughout the U.S., with members in South Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, and Washington. “…In Shallow Seas We Sail” is Emery’s fifth release for Tooth & Nail Records. “The Weak's End” was released in 2004, followed by “The Question” in 2005 and “I'm Only A Man” in 2007. “While Broken Hearts Prevail…” was released in October of 2008. In addition to Toby Morrell, Devin Shelton, and Matt Carter, Emery includes Josh Head (keys, vocals) and Dave Powell (drums).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13154

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Emery

Emery, the ever-evolving rock quintet originally from South Carolina that has been making its mark since 2000, is set to release its fourth full-length album, “…In Shallow Seas We Sail,” on June 2, 2009, via longtime home Tooth & Nail Records. “…In Shallow Seas We Sail... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Bat Bar

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FIXED (JDH & Dave P)

Rumors of NYC nightlife's demise have been greatly exaggerated. While the ever-pervasive rumors of no dancing allowed and draconian cabaret laws continue to reverberate around the world's cities, the state of underground dance music in the big apple is indeed much stronger. This is thanks, in no small part, to the efforts of Dave Pianka and Josh Houtkin (DJing as Dave P and JDH, respectively). The two have been responsible for bringing over some of the most credible DJs and live bands and giving them a proper venue and environment in which to play. In addition, they have honed their DJ and production skills over the years, and are increasingly breaking new records and sounds with their back-to-back sets.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15200

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FIXED (JDH & Dave P)

Rumors of NYC nightlife's demise have been greatly exaggerated. While the ever-pervasive rumors of œno dancing allowed and draconian cabaret laws continue to reverberate around the world's cities, the state of underground dance music in the big apple is indeed much stronger. This is thanks, in no small part, to the efforts of Dave Pianka and Josh Houtkin (DJing as Dave P and JDH, respectively). The tw... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
MALAIA Upstairs

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1:00am CDT

Frank Smith

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Frank Smith

http://franksmithmusic.com

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Marq

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1:00am CDT

Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs is a direct product of Gary, Indiana’s East Side. An uncut distillation of his surroundings, Gibbs was born into a dire situation; industrial divestment from the Midwest has created a vacuum of poverty. It’s a tragic sight, or it would be if there were anyone to document it. Freddie Gibbs had his work cut out for him. Freddie’s keen survivalist mentality and work ethic won him a scholarship to Ball State for football after high-school, but he was dismissed over questionable allegations. It’s fair to assume that Freddie hadn’t completely divorced himself from the streets, but whatever the case, higher education was no longer a viable option. Gibbs was cast back into the sink-or-swim realities of his upbringing, and he resorted to pimping and manufacturing freebase to keep the lights on. A humble critic, Freddie never meant to be a part of the problem, and explored means of supporting himself without partaking in the cyclical plague of drugs and prostitution. A gifted writer who stood out amongst his peers with his reserved wit and command of language, Freddie began to rap about the things he saw. As word of his skills spread to the coasts, he aligned himself with notable producers like The Alchemist, Polow Da Don, Just Blaze, and Buckwild to create a discography that illustrates his experiences as a struggling denizen of a blighted community, but he doses each compilation with positivity and humor as well. XXL Magazine caught wind of Freddie’s unique approach and nominated Gibbs to their Freshman Top 10 earlier this year, a prophetic announcement that has come fully to fruition. Freddie Gibbs’ mixtapes are amongst the most praised of the last few years, frequently capturing the forsaken instrumental aesthetic of 90’s boom-bap and juxtaposing it with his distinctly Midwestern double-time flow. Freddie Gibbs has positioned himself as a recession-era mascot for the disenfranchised Midwestern working class and he wears the title exceptionally well while also giving a cognizant nod to the classic sonic pillars of hip-hop. This sound is fully evident in his release with Decon, the Str8 Killa EP. It was Public Enemy’s Chuck D that once famously called hip-hop “the CNN of the ghetto”, and the sentiment is particularly applicable to Freddie’s music. In 2010 Gibbs is reporting live, stay tuned.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14915

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Freddie Gibbs

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Fuze

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Fresh Millions

PRESS "Samples and other electronic sounds give Fresh Millions' fun, fresh instrumental rock music a modern flair, but it's live instruments that make the music pop. Instead of utilizing hundreds of vinyl-sourced clips and effects to form a three- to four-minute work, the live nature of "Forever" utilizes a more organic touch to achieve similar results. The resulting patchwork is as danceable as it is rocking — a winning combination if ever there was one." -- NPR Song of the Day "Imagine if you cut out all of MGMT's psychedelic tangents and Ratatat reassembled them. That's a decent starting point for Fresh Millions. The local daft punks craft collage-rock, layering live instrumentals over snippets from old jazz records. Fresh Millions' self-titled debut, which beats with a metal heart thanks to production from the Sword's Bryan Richie, is the latest cosmic egg hatched by Insect Records, the new label from Attack Formation general Ben Webster." -- Austin Powell, Austin Chronicle "the emphasis for these guys is not solely on being electronic, but on being a live electronic band. They compare themselves to Octopus Project and Ratatat, and that’s apt. From the booming drums to the big, all-around punch of Fresh Millions, this is an album that wants to prove its stamina and transcend knob-twisting as a performance strategy. In that department, the album is certainly a success." -- Adam S., austinist.com "Across an economical nine tracks, “Fresh Millions” also makes time to rock. Maybe that’s the influence of producer Bryan Richie, of Austin metal maestros the Sword, but “Fresh Millions” is loaded with towering electric guitars on the propulsive “Monty” and “Spunout,” dashes of ’70s funk organs and some of the most bone-rattling drumming on any local record this year." -- Patrick Caldwell, The Austin-American Statesman "Full of robot vocals, catchy loops, disco beats and psychedelic keys, the new album has a mellow Daft Punk or a rocky Justice feel to it–with just a little ESG, Hot Chip or George Clinton." -- Chris Apollo, republicofaustin.com "Using an animated mix of computers, synthesizers, and live instruments, Fresh Millions blends disco-era bass lines and electro-era pop with heavy, danceable beats. Their sound (and highly entertaining live show) has drawn comparisons to the likes of Passion Pit and Ratatat, and they are certainly making a name for themselves in the 512." -- Lawrence Boone, covertcuriosity.com "It’s surprising that the qualities of Austin’s two marquee instrumental-rock acts—Explosions In The Sky and The Octopus Project—have taken so long to intersect and spill over into new bands. But while Zorch may only borrow the Octopuses’ mischievous, circuit-bending streak, the duo’s compatriots in Fresh Millions treat their glitchy tracks with the clear-eyed, full-hearted cinematic sweep of EITS. Then again, neither of those elder scene statesmen ever dig into a groove like Fresh Millions, which tempers its build-up/tear-down impulses with scratches of disco guitar and hip-displacing syncopation." -- The AV Club
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14630

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Fresh Millions

"Fresh Millions music makes you feel that there is a rush to get to wherever this is playing, as if there's an endless string of possibilities awaiting you if you were to do so." -daytrotter.com Run by perfection-obsessed Geoff Earle, Fresh Millions has had 12 different instrumentalists... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Red 7

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1:00am CDT

Funeral Party

FUNERAL PARTY Golden Age of Knowhere Chad Elliott — Vocals, samples, keyboards / James Torres — Guitar / Kimo Kauhola — Bass, vocals Los Angeles-based Funeral Party formed late one night while drinking in a park in Whittier, California, a sleepy suburb that sits on the outskirts of Los Angeles County. Chad Elliott, James Torres, and Kimo Kauhola formed Funeral Party as a means of escaping a nowhere town set amidst a cultural wasteland. The moroseness evoked by their moniker is undermined by Funeral Party’s debut album, Golden Age of Knowhere, an up-tempo powerhouse that weaves a barrage of aggressively catchy melodies, propulsive basslines, and relentless rhythms with Elliott’s raw, throaty vocals and the band’s shouty group sing-alongs. The album opens with a triad of punchy tracks: “New York City Moves To The Sound of L.A.,” “Carwars,” and first U.S. single “Finale.” Golden Age of Knowhere is comprised of songs that “capture the urgency of youth.” This undoubtedly reflects the context from which the band emerged. According to Elliot, “Whittier is pretty much a dead town. It’s boring. That’s one of the biggest reasons we wanted to be in a band, just to get the fuck out of there.” Elliott’s collaborators share his view of the landscape that bore Funeral Party, and the prevalent themes of Golden Age of Knowhere. “Everyone in our neighborhood is connected in some way,” Torres explains, “and you’re trapped. It’s why I learned to play guitar, to tune it all out.” Kauhola elaborates, “We definitely want the music to sound like an escape.” During the time of Funeral Party’s inception, hardcore and metal bands dominated the local music scene. South of Whittier, in Orange County and Long Beach, screamo bands were popping up, and in Downtown Los Angeles, the burgeoning Smell scene was well underway. In the East Los Angeles neighborhoods adjacent to Whittier, however, a post-punk, dance-craze revival was exploding, garnering partygoers from all over Southern California. Elliott, Torres, and Kauhola were well aware of the East L.A. backyard party scene and decided to book some parties, however, they needed a name first. Elliott brought the name Funeral Party to the others after a friend played him a Cure song of the same title. “We chose the name Funeral Party because it was just the most depressing song I’d ever heard,” Elliott explains. “It was the perfect name for a band like ours because we come from this jail town: no one gets out until they’re dead. We also liked the name because it sounded like a hardcore band, but it had the word ‘party’ in it, so it fit in on the East L.A. dance party fliers.” Elliott concludes, “Initially, that name tricked people into seeing us.” Funeral Party began gigging every weekend, adding their own chapter to East Los Angeles’s rich musical history. They owned no equipment and had to borrow gear from the other bands that played backyard parties and warehouses. Funeral Party was quickly embraced by the hundreds of dance-starved teenagers that came out to “jungle-juice” parties every weekend. This did not go unnoticed by law enforcement. Many Funeral Party gigs were shut down, usually before they played their first note, fuelling interest in the band and adding to their mythic stature. Funeral Party was invited to record at The Mars Volta’s studio in East L.A. They still had no instruments. “Back then, we only had three songs,” explains Kauhola. Elliott adds, “I had no lyrics. I had to use raw emotion to summon the words. That’s still how I write. I conjure emotions and they tell me what to sing.” Torres reminisces, “It was an adventure recording those demos because we didn’t have our own equipment, so we had sneak in during off-hours and use the gear that was already there.” The stage provided Funeral Party their only opportunity to write and practice. They focused on playing East L.A., honing their sound in front of their young audience. Rather than trying to become a staple at the Smell or gigging around the local club scene, Funeral Party began accepting support slots on local festivals, supporting such acts as The Faint, Cut Copy, The Mars Volta, and Crystal Castles. The band’s rise in popularity was not without its obstacles. “Man,” says Kauhola, “after we did finally put some equipment together, my van got stolen with all our gear.” Funeral Party would not have much time to lament the loss of their gear, however. Kauhola says, “I thought we were finished. No car, no bass, but then we started playing harder than ever.” A preliminary recording of “Carwars” made its way to France, striking the attention of Yelle. The result for Funeral Party was an extensive North American tour with the band which also featured Passion Pit on the west coast dates. Shortly after returning to L.A., Funeral Party embarked on another North American tour, this time with And You Will Know Us by the Trail of the Dead, which concluded in Austin, Texas at South by Southwest Music Festival. Funeral Party returned to Los Angeles with an offer to play Fuji Rock Festival in Japan and a record deal with RCA. Funeral Party has played Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival, appearing with Oasis, Franz Ferdinand, among others. After completing their album, they embarked on two U.K. tours, as well as a U.S. tour with Strokes front man, Julian Casablancas, a highlight for Torres who cites The Strokes as a major influence. Funeral Party will be appearing at numerous festivals worldwide in conjunction with the release of their album. Produced by Lars Stalfors (Matt & Kim, The Mars Volta) and mixed by Dave Sardy (Band of Horses, LCD Soundsystem, Oasis) Funeral Party’s debut full-length, Golden Age of Knowhere, will be released in March 29, 2011 on RCA Records. The opening track, “New York City moves to the sound of L.A.,” recalls the rivalry between New York City and Los Angeles. Elliott explains, “We wrote that song to satirize the way certain bands had to move to New York to get noticed. But the song also explores the way newer movements recycle the past, and our inability to escape that cycle.” The song is a portal to the album’s escapist theme. “When we wrote Golden Age of Knowhere, I was reading Lord of the Flies,” Elliott says, “So I started thinking about the idea of a DIY civilization, like the world ends and the young people build everything back up from scratch.” Golden Age of Knowhere also contains songs that address relationships, such as “Carwars,” “Where did it go wrong,” and “Youth and Poverty,” songs that convey an overwhelming sense of loss, or a sense of never having had. In “Finale,” feelings of loss and yearning coalesce into the ultimate escape: Death. According to Elliott, “It’s about trying to remember what it feels like to be young one last time before you die—escaping life through death, and death through the memory of youth.” *** Golden Age of Knowhere will be released by RCA Records in March, 29 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14919

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Funeral Party

FUNERAL PARTY Golden Age of Knowhere Chad Elliott — Vocals, samples, keyboards / James Torres — Guitar / Kimo Kauhola — Bass, vocals Los Angeles-based Funeral Party formed late one night while drinking in a park in Whittier, California, a sleepy suburb that sits on the outskirts... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Cedar Street Courtyard

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1:00am CDT

Gary Wilson

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Gary Wilson

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Lamberts

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1:00am CDT

Gobble Gobble

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Gobble Gobble

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Club de Ville

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1:00am CDT

His Clancyness

His Clancyness is Jonathan Clancy of Bologna, Italy via Ottawa, Canada. Always Mist, his first full-length release, is a tender, clean, and consoling collection of snug little dream-pop blankets to ball up in, marked by gliding harmonies into which Clancy injects his rich, wistful sigh. These are not songs that demand a great deal of insight. In fact, there's no need for understanding at all; the simple arrangements and heartbreak hooks bypass the nerd-centres, burrowing straight through the chest only to manifest themselves two minutes or so later as lumps in the throat and knots in the stomach. (from Altered Zones/Pitchfork)
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10785

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Parish Underground

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1:00am CDT

Homemade Jamz Blues Band

Homemade Jamz Blues Band Youngest Blues Band in America...the trifecta of blues! Ryan Perry/18 yrs old, Kyle Perry/16yrs old, Taya Perry/12yrs old “In my 82 years, I’ve never seen something musically…so remarkable. These young kids have got energy, talent and do the blues proud with their own flavor. I believe they’ve got a GREAT future ahead.” - B.B. King HOMEMADE JAMZ BLUES BAND got its start in Baumholder, Germany, when military dad Renaud Perry came home with a Stratocaster replica (guitar) and young Ryan, 8, discovered it. A week later, Ryan composed a short instrumental tune and performed it at his school’s talent show. By the time the family returned to Tupelo, Mississippi, Ryan had found his passion…music. After listening to B.B. King, Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan then trying his best to emulate them Ryan emerged a blues artist with skyrocketing talent. Two years later, little brother Kyle, 9, wanted in on the action. After first trying piano, Kyle settled in on the bass learning for himself the nuances of the instrument and its role in the blues sound. Soon he was out on the concert circuit performing with his brother. Not long afterwards seven-year-old Taya locked in on the blues vibe. Already playing tambouring, Taya situated herself on the stool behind a drum set and in two months was holding down the beats behind her big brothers Ryan and Kyle. Ryan’s gruff vocals, visceral stinging guitar licks, Kyle’s solid rumble and Taya’s cool-bare-footed stomp have electrified millions around the world. Making HOMEMADE JAMZ BLUES BAND “a trifecta” in the blues world! The HOMEMADE JAMZ BLUES BAND has been featured in all major media: NPR, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, NBC Today’s Show, BET, internationally distributed blues magazines and of course in local papers everywhere they go. The young Band performs all over the US, Canada, & Europe; as well as the Caribbean Islands and on the Legendary Blues Cruise. In 2006, the HOMEMADE JAMZ BLUES BAND won the 3rd Annual MS Delta Blues Society of Indianola’s Blues Challenge, and became the youngest band to compete in the International Blues Challenge, in 2007. Out of 93 bands, Homemade Jamz took 2nd place, their first time in a major competition. And have gone on to be nominated for the “Best New Artist Debut,” Blues Music Award, 2009; and to win the Jus’ BMA “Band or Combo of the Year,” in 2010. Giving them the significant accomplishment of being the youngest blues band, in history to be nominated for these, or any major blues award…that’s why they are now considered the “Trifecta of the Blues World.” The HOMEMADE JAMZ BLUES BAND performs the blues with the confidence of knowing their Mississippi history, firsthand, redirecting the love, hard times, betrayal and strife into their music. How do they do it? They “connect” with the ancestral sounds…it are hardwired within them. They know the blues…it comes naturally from their souls. www.hmjamzbluesband.com www.myspace.com/homemadejamzbluesband HOMEMADE JAMZ BLUESBAND OVERVIEW ABOUT US The HOMEMADE JAMZ BLUES BAND is an award-winning internationally acclaimed blues band composed of three siblings from Tupelo, Mississippi. The Perry children are: Ryan, 18 (vocals, guitars); Kyle, 16 (bass), and Taya, 11 (drums). They have emerged as a natural force of raw talent, onto blues stage making them “a trifecta in the blues world. Their sophisticated bluesy sound comes straight from the cotton fields of the Delta. They know the blues…it comes naturally from their souls. INTERNATIONAL BLUES/MUSIC AWARDS: • 2010, 10th Jus Blues music Award, “Blues Band or Combo of the Year” (Most Popular), Winner • 2009, 30th Blues Music Award, Youngest Nominees in the history of the BMAs, Memphis, TN • 2008, New Artist of the Year Award, Bay Area Blues Society, Oakland, CA, Winner • 2007, 23rd International Blues Challenge, (Band Category), Memphis, TN, 2nd Place Winner • 2006, Blues society of Indianola Blues Challenge (Band Category), Indianola, MS, 1st Place Winner MAJOR MEDIA APPEARANCES: • Delta Renaissance (WABG-TV), 10/2010 • Mississippi Public Broadcast (MPB), 11/2009 • The Mo’Nique Show (BET), 10/2009 • Tavis Smiley Talks TV Show (PBS), 7/2009 • BET Black Music Month Celebration (BET), 6/2009 • USA Today Article, 5/2009 • Today’s Show (NBC), 9/2008 • WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour, 8/2008 • All Things Considered Interview (NPR), 6/2008 • Sunday Morning Show (CBS), 12/2007 MAJOR MUSIC FESTIVALS: Complete list available upon request BOOKING: info@piedmonttalent.com 704-399-2210
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13251

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Homemade Jamz Blues Band

Homemade Jamz Blues Band Youngest Blues Band in America...the trifecta of blues! Ryan Perry/18 yrs old, Kyle Perry/16yrs old, Taya Perry/12yrs old “In my 82 years, I’ve never seen something musically…so remarkable. These young kids have got energy, talent and do the blues proud... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn

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1:00am CDT

IAMDYNAMITE

Big things come in small packages for IAMDYNAMITE (Formerly Mahoney) as they come armed with a simple guitar and drum kit, but pack clever harmonies, dancy guitar riffs, fist-pounding drums and undeniable dance hooks to leave an explosive fallout. The Raleigh, NC based duo featuring Chris Martin (“C-Mart”) and Chris Phillips (“C²”) have been cutting their teeth in the indie rock scene of their native Detroit for years but wanted to separate themselves with their own unique brand of music that presents itself as the armed robbery of dance rock. The band caught the eye of their current producer and bass player of platinum rock act Blue October, Matt Noveskey, who produced the band's first EP in 2008 alongside Chuck Alkazian at the world famous Pearl Studios in Detroit. Noveskey fueled the duo with the power and confidence to beat down a few doors and are currently positioning themselves for their ambitious full length debut, to be recorded this fall at the legendary Pedernales studios in Austin, Texas. IAMDYNAMITE's brand of distinct sound is filled with sharp, calculated guitar lines coupled with explosive, driving drum rhythms. If IAMDYNAMITE'S sound held a ruckus of a dinner party, Weezer, The White Stripes and Matt and Kim would all be seated at the table. Even though the band is approaching the industry at blazing speed, the duo is known for their party-like live shows with a huge sound that beckons for fist-pounding, ass-shaking and sweaty high fives. Both Chris's have already filmed a couple of entertaining music videos (“Turn Off The Lights” and “Ms. Jones”) that were Directed by Marty "LAZER" Stano. The videos have won several awards including Make a Star's Best Music Video two times in a row, and second place in the Super Shorts UK Film Festival among others. With a full length release slated for early 2011 full of explosive songs and heavy touring to support it, the future looks very bright for the duo who claim, quite simply...IAMDYNAMITE.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15181

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IAMDYNAMITE

It would be reasonable to suspect a band who borrowed their name from the works of Friedrich Nietzsche might just be yet another pretentious act arriving on the scene but, when it comes to the rock and rhythm duo IAMDYNAMITE, it would be safer to assume the exact opposite. In truth... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
512

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1:00am CDT

Innerpartysystem

To call Innerpartysystem's "Never Be Content" epic might be an understatement. Sonically huge and thematically expansive, its origins comprise a saga as well. The EP is the story of a band lost and found, a mission refined. The EP tracks a movement, a survey from a space of uncertainty and flux to one of artistic surety and contentment. Its nominal paradox ' contentment found through never arriving at a static state of satisfaction -- is reflected in the perfectly calibrated tension and release of the six songs contained therein, with as many sneers as messages, a well-earned rest for every barrage of beats. After two years relentlessly touring behind their self-titled major label debut, Innerpartysystem returned to their Mohnton, Pennsylvania home depleted, seeking refuge in the band house. We were definitely in a place at the end of 2009, wondering whether we were going to keep going. It wasn't the happiest time for us, explains drummer Jared Piccone. It was definitely slow at first. When the band found itself without a label at the beginning of 2010, lead singer Patrick Nissley simply hunkered down and continued to amass his musical arsenal. I just kept making music, and I didn't have a set mindset. I just kept doing what I've always been doing. Over the next year, the band would relocate their studio from their suburban roots to the decidedly more metropolitan Hoboken, New Jersey. Both the change in venue and the freedom from major label strictures played a part in the renewed crackle on Never Be Content. The album is a reflection of the things I've been going through, says lead singer Patrick Nissley. Either the tone of a song, or the attitude of a song, or the mood ' I can pinpoint, listening back to it, what I was going through at the time. That the three members come from various musical backgrounds only strengthens the band's latest effort. Piccone's experience on the post-hard-core scene, synth-guitarist Kris Barman's obsessive house listening, and Nissley's encyclopedic knowledge of everything from '70s funk to '90s hip-hop all inform the record, though it's primarily an electronic odyssey. It isn't a new direction, explains Barman of the more house sound of Never Be Content. It's more of a 45 degree turn than a 180. We leaned more toward the programming and technical things, Nissley says. I feel like this record isn't even pushed that far, but it's a good progression in the right direction, to where I want it to go. The result is both sophisticated and danceable, a technical progression with universally relatable themes. Album centerpiece American Trash marks a true progression for the band. Muted beats give way to a synth squawk, and Nissley's vocals, equal parts menace and salve, perfectly encapsulate the voice of the Ugly American ' self-concerned and myopic. Gleaned from the years spent observing American culture both here and abroad, Nissley is careful to note that the song is about a specific stance, and not Americans in general. Some people have the worst priorities, he explains. Sometimes I watch TV and I can't believe what people are doing. I feel people are better than that. Money is a dirty, attraction-repulsion ode that features Nissley's tongue-in-cheek lyrical assault laced with an unrelenting pulse, punctuated by cash registers and heavily distorted vocals. Patrick made this beat one night ' this crazy glitched out beat, Barman explains of the song's origins. The band's work ethic is evidenced in the refining process they go through ' Barman counts eight versions of Money since its inception. All songs were conceived with an eye to their explosive live show, which alchemizes the energy of a DJ set with the structure of song formula. It's why the music came out the way it did, explains Nissley. In the two years the band spent touring, Nissley and crew made a study of the impact certain things had on a crowd. When people mix stuff just right, there's a crazy energy there, says Piccone. Fittingly, the EP plays from start to finish like a 30-minute set. Not only a band who can produce dance beats, Innerpartysystem's fresh approach to electronic music, both in their innovative recording and performing techniques, only scratches the surface of their vast artistic palette. From their mesmerizing hand-programmed light show to the cutting edge hand-manipulated effects live on stage, to the EP's one-of-a-kind album art, their passion for interactive art, both in the aural and visual realms, is a vital part of their creative aesthetic. True to form and the title of the EP, Innerpartysystem have already begun work on the next album. You have to keep setting challenges for yourself, or your life becomes stagnant repetition, Nissley says. You have to keep progressing and moving. If you don't, you get stuck doing something every day. And maybe it's for some people, but it's not for us.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14835

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Innerpartysystem

To call Innerpartysystem's "Never Be Content" epic might be an understatement. Sonically huge and thematically expansive, its origins comprise a saga as well. The EP is the story of a band lost and found, a mission refined. The EP tracks a movement, a survey from a space of uncertainty... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Dirty Dog Bar

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1:00am CDT

Jamie xx

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Jamie xx

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Barcelona

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1:00am CDT

Jean Grae

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Jean Grae

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Karma Lounge

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1:00am CDT

Lesands

Lesands are a sun-soaked pop band from San Diego, CA consisting of singer Austin Taylor Tirado and drummer Joel Plotnik. Despite the band being only a few months old, their batch of debut songs have been received well at shows in San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. Additionally, these early recordings have stirred up quite the excitement online with press and music fans worldwide. Early support has come from KCRW, Illegal Tender Magazine, Future Sounds, The New Review, DRM RLL PLS, and many others. The band has just returned from a successful string of shows during the CMJ Music Marathon in NYC. Spinner, Paste, NY Press and The Deli Magazine have all praised Lesands for their live shows during the festival. http://lesandsmusic.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14820

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Lesands

Lesands are a sun-soaked pop band from San Diego, CA consisting of singer Austin Taylor Tirado and drummer Joel Plotnik. Despite the band being only a few months old, their batch of debut songs have been received well at shows in San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. Additionally... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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1:00am CDT

Marcy Playground

Though you may know them best for their 15-week stay as Billboard chart-topper though irresistible single “Sex and Candy,” modern rock band Marcy Playground made sure that this was just the beginning of their musical career. Starting in 1997 with a self-titled album that went on to sell 1.7 million, the band continued its original sound with follow-up records “Shapeshifter” (1999) and “Marcy Playground 3” (“MP3”) (2004). While garnering obscure commercial recognition in likening to their debut, the albums demonstrated a tremendous period of creative growth for MP and are considered as “cult classics” among the most loyal of the band’s fans. 2009 marked the arrival of their critically acclaimed fourth album “Leaving Wonderland…In a Fit of Rage,” what frontman John Wozniak notes as “the most personal record [he’s] ever made.” The record not only can be strongly recognized for its level of involvement from the band, but as what led to a chance to get the band’s fans involved with follow-up crowd sourced album “Indaba Remixes from Wonderland.” The album, released in part by Woz Records (formed in 2009 by the band’s very own John Wozniak) as well as Capitol/EMI gave fans the opportunity to add their own personal touch to MP tracks by remixing them. Out of 100’s of entries, the band hand-selected 13 of their favorites to appear on the special release. Their sound attracts the big screen as well. MP has been featured on many soundtracks, such as Cruel Intention, Antitrust, Simply Irresistible, as well as many films by writer/director Kevin Smith (Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Zack and Miri Make a Porno.) Today, you can find Marcy Playground back on the road, touring internationally. In 2011, MP plans to release the first volume of a rarities album from their early years on Capitol Records.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13371

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Marcy Playground

Though you may know them best for their 15-week stay as Billboard chart-topper though irresistible single “Sex and Candy,” modern rock band Marcy Playground made sure that this was just the beginning of their musical career. Starting in 1997 with a self-titled album that went... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
512 Rooftop

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1:00am CDT

Minister Blakes

Minister, broadcaster, musician and writer Based in Los Angeles, CA Born in Washington, D.C. Raised and grade-schooled in Garland, TX It all pretty much started in Austin, TX, where Bavu [ Kiswahili for 'force' ] got a broadcast journalism degree from the University of Texas, hosted 'Bavu's Revue' on KAZI 88.7 FM and a TV show called 'Smooth', served as Urban Music Director of Music and Entertainment Television, rapped and sang on 14 vinyl records, performed at music festivals including Austin City Limits and South by Southwest, freelanced a bit for the Austin American-Statesman, taught an after-school program and kept busy. Min. Blakes has shared the stage with many artists including Wynton Marsalis, Blackeyed Peas, Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, Common, Anthony Hamilton, UGK, Raheem Devaughn, Slick Rick, Slim Thug, De La Soul, Rakim, DJ A-Trak, Angie Stone, Dwele, Jurassic 5, Jeffrey Osborne, Paul Wall & Chamillionaire, DJ Krush
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14708

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Minister Blakes

It all pretty much started in Austin, TX, where Minister Blakes got a broadcast journalism degree from the University of Texas, hosted a radio show on KAZI 88.7 FM and a TV show called “Smooth”, served as Urban Music Director of Music and Entertainment Television, rapped and sang... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Red 7 Patio

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1:00am CDT

My Gold Mask

Formed in late 2008 and first recorded in 2009, Chicago-based My Gold Mask is a two-piece band whose music conjures a moody, euphonious feeling, and a sound laced with midnight melodies. Featuring soaring vocals and tribal beats by Gretta Rochelle accompanied by the spiraling guitar work of Jack Armondo, My Gold Mask are sometimes dancy and sometimes brooding...but always infectious. Their duo of self-released 2010 EP's: "A Thousand Voices" and "A Million Miles" (respectively) capture their sound perfectly while hinting at whats to come.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12082

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My Gold Mask

Fusing goth pop drama and garage rock energy, Chicago's My Gold Mask features vocalist/percussionist Gretta Rochelle and guitarist Jack Armondo. Rochelle, who was born in Louisiana and cites Hindi films and riot grrrl among her influences, met the Brooklyn-born, Los Angeles-raised... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Hideout

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1:00am CDT

Operator Please

BIO: Take everything you think you know about Operator Please and put it aside. The Queensland-based band defy all expectations on their second album, Gloves, with the youthful enthusiasm and teenage angst that gave them worldwide recognition making way for a more sophisticated and developed sound. The energy is still there, it's just been channelled in a new direction as the band has grown in expertise and knuckled down to produce their latest body of work with band members Amandah Wilkinson and Tim Commandeur stepping up to take on the role of producers for the project. In effect, it's a tighter, more focussed band which is set to conquer the charts all over again. Gloves had its inception towards the end of 2008, when the ARIA Award-winning five-piece returned home after an exhausting 18 months spent touring the globe to promote their debut album, Yes Yes Vindictive. Buoyed by the success of it and in particular the infectious hit single 'Just A Song About Ping Pong' the band travelled throughout Australia, Europe and Japan, with a series of gigs that included performances at Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds Festival and Splendour In The Grass, as well as support slots for bands such as Kaiser Chiefs and Arctic Monkeys. Such a frenzied schedule could have ended in disaster, but instead the experience helped unify the band's line-up and instil each member of the group with a greater ambition and commitment. 'All the experience of living in each other's pockets for years on end, you learn how to be more patient and respectful of each other,' Amandah says of the band's dynamic after their world tour. 'And on a personal note, I think I became a better person because of it. It most definitely broadened my horizons and extended my mind.' Barely pausing to catch their breath, the band quickly went into songwriting mode with new inspiration. 'I was really ready to get straight into writing,' Amandah recalls. 'I'm a bit of my own worst enemy. I thought, 'I need to just chill out', because we'd been on tour for ages, but I felt really lazy because I didn't have anything to do and I'd start writing demos in my downtime. There are a lot of songs that are self-affirmations - about pushing yourself forward.' Amandah wasn't alone in wanting to extend herself artistically and push forward. For Tim, who was a relative novice at writing, his determination at being more involved this time around not only resulted in personal growth for him as a songwriter and producer, but was symptomatic of the whole band's frame of mind going into Gloves. Refusing to let themselves become complacent with the success they'd already enjoyed, Operator Please knew they had to keep the momentum going and work as hard as if not harder than they did on their debut album. Were they nervous? Sure, which band wouldn't be when tasked with recording a follow-up to a successful debut? But Operator Please thrive under pressure and, while there was stress and the odd breakdown during the writing and recording process, the quintet had a strong desire to make it work and do whatever it took to achieve the result they wanted. Take a listen to the lyrics of the songs on Gloves and you can hear those ambitions and uncertainties, as well as an overriding sense of a band taking control of its own destiny. From the assured assertiveness of 'Logic' and 'Catapult' to the more reflective 'Losing Patience' and 'Oh My', Amandah's lyrics provide a window into the challenges Operator Please faced in making this record. With 11 songs written (one didn't make the cut), the band had a body of work to take into the studio and just as the songs themselves pushed the envelope, so too did the approach to recording and the new direction Operator Please wanted to take with their sound. They spent part of 2009's winter months at The Music Farm, a remote studio in Coorabell, NSW with Amandah and Tim on production duties, and engineers Justin Tressider, Ben Tolliday and Andrei Maberely on hand to help them out. For Amandah and Tim, there was no question that they wanted to handle production themselves. They knew exactly what they wanted and how they wanted each of their songs to sound just as they had on Yes Yes Vindictive, which the band co-produced but this time, there was no hesitation about taking the reins completely into their own hands. Tim and Amandah both speak proudly about their attention to detail, spending several more weeks in Amandah's living room following their studio sessions polishing the album. Their collaboration as producers was an easy extension of working closely together writing the songs and was a true partnership in every sense of the word. 'I think we both grew and learnt off each other with our skills,' Amandah says. Tim adds: 'We recorded for about two to three months. We did the first album in four weeks. That's how we had our chance to experiment and make sure we were both happy with every single part of the record.' Sonically, Gloves sees Operator Please strike out in a different and somewhat unexpected musical direction. Thrashing guitars and shouted vocals are out, and richer synths, funky basslines and a throwback vibe are in. Influenced by '80s era Eurythmics, Prince and Janet Jackson, the album fuses elements of synth pop, funk and hip-hop with Amandah's distinctive vocal and the band's unique instrumentation. The album's title, Gloves, is a reference to adding, as Amandah explains, 'something a little bit extra' to what you have in the first place. It's not a complete rebirth, but it's an added dimension. In the same way that you dress up an already slamming outfit with a pair of gloves, the sound and feel of Gloves gives the band an extra spark. The first single lifted from Gloves is 'Logic', a pop anthem that slinks sexily from the speakers in the verses, before bursting out with the energy you'd expect from Operator Please in the chorus. The band decided to stream the track on their MySpace page prior to its official release, resulting in an overwhelmingly positive reaction. 'MySpace helped us start originally and that's how we built our fanbase so we always like to refer back to that and give the fans back whatever we can,' Tim explains. Operator Please are confident their fans will follow them on their latest musical journey, embracing the band's new sound with as much fervour as they've supported them up until now. Just as the band have grown wiser and more intuitive over the past few years, so too have their fans become more discerning and developed more mature tastes. 'I think it's a good balance between bridging the gap to the last record and pushing forward into what's coming next for us as a band,' Amandah says. 'It's a good representation of where we all are as a band and where we want to go.'
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12394

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Operator Please

BIO: Take everything you think you know about Operator Please and put it aside. The Queensland-based band defy all expectations on their second album, Gloves, with the youthful enthusiasm and teenage angst that gave them worldwide recognition making way for a more sophisticated and... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Maggie Mae's Rooftop

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1:00am CDT

Pentagram

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Pentagram

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Scoot Inn

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1:00am CDT

Peter Stampfel and the Ether Frolic Mob

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!!!

!!! - THR!!!ER “I suppose it's never enough / you get what you want, then you want what was / but I’d rather worry about my existential crisis / laying on a beach where the sun sets the nicest” – “Get That” !!! will release their new album THR!!!ER on April 22, 2012 on... Read More →

Peter Stampfel and the Ether Frolic Mob

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Creekside at Hilton Garden Inn

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1:00am CDT

Poirier

Poirier is a DJ/producer from Montreal who is signed to Ninja Tune. Though he has worked in many different genres of electronic music, he is known for his eclectic taste in music and appreciation of tropical bass sounds focusing, especially now, a lot on caribbean music (soca, dancehall). He perform as a DJ and most of times with an emcee (Boogat and/or Face-T). Also, he likes air horns.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13983

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Poirier

Poirier is a DJ/producer from Montreal who is signed to Ninja Tune. Though he has worked in many different genres of electronic music, he is known for his eclectic taste in music and appreciation of tropical bass sounds focusing, especially now, a lot on caribbean music (soca, dancehall... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Soho Lounge

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1:00am CDT

Quintron and Miss Pussycat

"Quintron has been making genre-defying noise and "Swamp-Tech" dance music in New Orleans for over fifteen years. The majority of his 12 full-length albums have the psychedelic soul of New Orleans garage R&B filtered through a tough distorted Hammond B-3 and a cache of self-made electronic instruments. He has also released strange soundscapes based on inner-city field recordings of frogs and neighborhood ambiance. Quintron regards his most significant creation to be his patented instrument called the THE DRUM BUDDY, a light activated analog synthesizer that creates murky, low-fidelity, rhythmic patterns. Notable DRUM BUDDY clients include performers Nels Cline of Wilco, Laurie Anderson, Fred Armisen, and DJ Mr. Dibbs. Quintron's permanent collaborator is none other than master puppeteer, MISS PUSSYCAT who plays maracas and sings, as well as entertaining all age groups with her highly amusing technicolor puppet shows. Hers are complex puppet shows beautifully crafted for success in intimate venues of late night rock and roll drinking and dancing: tactile, idiosyncratic puppet characters, pithy dialogue, electronically pixilated soundtracks, and charming black light effects create a visual and engaging overture/finale to Quintron and Miss Pussycat's music sets. Quintron aids in puppet manipulation and voicing. Miss Pussycat, in turn, sings lead and back-up with a steady maraca beat during Quintron's performances. The Quintron / Miss Pussycat experience is one of barely controlled electronic chaos, "Swamp-Tech" dance beats, small explosions, incredible clothes, and entertaining puppet stories. You can see them perform regularly at the Spellcaster Lodge in New Orleans, Louisiana or on one of their many tours around the world. This act somehow has equal relevance in sleazy nightclubs, pizza restaurants, and university lecture halls."
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12890

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Quintron and Miss Pussycat

"Quintron has been making genre-defying noise and "Swamp-Tech" dance music in New Orleans for over fifteen years. The majority of his 12 full-length albums have the psychedelic soul of New Orleans garage R&B filtered through a tough distorted Hammond B-3 and a cache of self-made electronic... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Mohawk Patio

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1:00am CDT

RoCola Bacalao

An incredibly intense ride of Latin music, color, adrenaline and good vibes! That is probably the best you can do when trying to describe in a few words a RoCola Bacalao show. With its fun-filled Latin fusion, its amazing 5-piece brass section, intelligent lyrics and great attitude, the Ecuadorian band will shake any stage and audience in the world. With over 450 live shows played in the last 11 years, RoCola Bacalao has become one of Latin America's fastest growing acts. Three European Tours (2008-2010) and their last record published in Europe, the USA and Japan with Ubersee Records. Highlights include successful appearances at the Karneval der Kulturen (Berlin, 2010), Sala Apolo (Barcelona, 2010), Open Lucht Theater (Antwerpen, 2010), BAFIM (Buenos Aires 2009), Pole Pole Gent (Gent, Belgium, 2009), Rockspektakel (Hamburg 2009), Antilliaanse Feesten (Belgium, 2008), Rock al Parque (Bogot¡, Colombia, 2007), and Quitofest (Ecuador, 2006, 2005, 2003). After seeing them live, you will understand why RoCola Bacalao has been chosen twice, in 2005 and 2007, by Rolling Stone Latin America as one of the 8 best bands of the region. The same magazine chose Infierno, their latest CD produced by grammy winner Tweety GonzÂ¡lez (Shakira, Gustavo Cerati, Fito PÂ¡ez), as one of Latin America's 50 best CDs in 2007. The band's fusion of cumbia, merengue, salsa, ska, reggae, swing and rock and roll has already amazed audiences in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Austria, Colombia, Argentina, PerÂº and Ecuador. Let yourself be the next person to be devastated by the RoCola Bacalao explosion!!! The Chimbest band of the Universe! **VIDEO - LIVE IN EUROPE 2010** http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ7FUUXl9bM
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS10908

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RoCola Bacalao

An incredibly intense ride of Latin music, color, adrenaline and good vibes! That is probably the best you can do when trying to describe in a few words a RoCola Bacalao show. With its fun-filled Latin fusion, its amazing 5-piece brass section, intelligent lyrics and great attitude... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Copa

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1:00am CDT

Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane Biography: 16-year-old Ruby Jane is the real deal. Born in Dallas, TX, she is a fiddler, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist bandleader of “The Ruby Jane Show” showcasing her distinctive Americana mix of country, jazz, bluegrass, and blues. With deep familial and cultural ties to Mississippi where she lived for her first 12 years, she now resides in Austin, TX. Ruby Jane exhibited a strong connection to music early, and began classical violin instruction at the surprising age of two-years-old. At age eight, Ruby shifted her focus from classical to old-time and bluegrass music. After only six fiddle lessons, she won first place in the first fiddle competition she entered at the McFarland Mall in Tuscaloosa, AL, beginning a run of victories and increasing notoriety as a fiddle prodigy. Ruby was granted an apprenticeship by the Mississippi Arts Commission to study under Charles T. Smith, one of Mississippi’s last great old-time fiddlers. This began a period where Ruby would compete in dozens of prestigious music competitions and perform with many bluegrass greats, including Marty Stuart, Rhonda Vincent (“The Queen of Bluegrass”), Jesse McReynolds, Jim Brock, James Monroe, Carl Jackson and many others, with Jim Brock becoming her personal teacher. In 2005, Ruby Jane became the youngest invited fiddler in history to play the Grand Ole Opry, sharing the stage with Opry legend Mike Snider at the tender age of 10. Meanwhile the accolades and awards continued to pour in, with Ruby ranking first nationally for kids under twelve in the National Beginners Fiddle Championship, and Second Place on the mandolin in the National Beginner Country Musician Competition. She was also crowned the Mississippi State Fiddle Champion of 2005 for all age groups; the youngest such state champion in the competition’s history. Media outlets began to pick up on the Ruby Jane phenomenon, and in 2006 a feature story aired on the CBS Evening News about the then 12-year-old fiddle prodigy. Features also ran in The Christian Science Monitor, W magazine, British Vogue, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and award-winning publications in Russia and Australia. She also recorded her first full-length album eponymously-named “Ruby Jane” and selections were played on bluegrass radio in the United States, Canada, and the Australia. When asked what to identify the highlight of 2006, Ruby mentioned playing on stage with Marty Stuart at “Marty’s Late Night Jam at the Ryman.” In 2007, she won a prestigious American String Teachers Association ” Alternative Styles Award” while continuing to tour and write original music. In April, Ruby recorded Creekside with Steve Fishell as producer. Ruby played for her biggest crowd ever at the CMA Music Fest in Nashville when Big & Rich invited her on stage in front of a crowd of more than 60,000 for ABC’s July 23rd primetime special, “CMA Music Festival: Country Music’s Night to Rock.” On July 27, 2007 she received an extraordinary honor in music: the Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin at the Mark O’Connor Strings Conference in San Diego, CA. The violin is named for the Wall Street Journal reporter who was murdered in Pakistan in 2002. Daniel was also a violin and fiddle player. Ruby Jane made a move to Austin in September of 2007, and began sitting in with Texas greats like Johnny Gimble, Dale Watson, Jim Stringer, and Bob Schneider, Bill Carter, Freddy Powers, and Will Sexton. Ruby joined Dale Watson on stage at Austin’s historic Continental Club her first night in town. Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel discovered Ruby while looking for a young fiddle player for his play “A Ride With Bob.” Ruby joined the cast in early 2008, and through Ray met her childhood hero Willie Nelson during the production of the album Willie and the Wheel, of which Ruby appears on the bonus track. This led to Ruby touring nationally with both Asleep At The Wheel and Willie Nelson in his “Family Band,” and appearing on the Willie and the Wheel performance on Austin City Limits. Ruby also shared the stage with Lyle Lovett, Willie, and Asleep at the Wheel at the grand opening of the Long Center of the Performing Arts in Austin, that becomes the new home of Austin City Limits in 2011. Ruby’s acting in “A Ride With Bob” inspired her to take acting lessons, and she spent a summer in Los Angeles working with noted producer Zalman King on a TV Pilot for a show called “Swinghouse.” Ruby Jane’s primary focus now is her own band, entitled “The Ruby Jane Show.” In early 2010 they released Live at Roadhouse Rags, including 9 original songs that highlight Ruby’s prowess as a bandleader. 2010 was busy for Ruby, as she toured France in August with Freddy Powers and the band “Stop The Truck” and then in September at 2010′s ACL Fest, she sat in with Blues Traveler, and then drew over 2,000 people for The Ruby Jane Show Sunday morning performance, being named “MVP of ACL Fest” by the Austin Chronicle. Ruby Jane continues to write songs, improve in technique, and mature in style. She can be found making music in and around Austin, whether sitting in with bands and performers from across the musical spectrum, or leading The Ruby Jane Show. She is warming hearts, embracing audiences, and making everyone wonder just where she is bound.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14275

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Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane is an 19 year old fiddle prodigy turned singer/songwriter/national touring artist. She has opened for/toured with Willie Nelson, Blues Traveler, ZZ Top, Sheryl Crow, Drake Bell, Lyle Lovett, Local Natives, Big and Rich, and many more. She now resides in Austin, TX and tours... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Victorian Room at The Driskill

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1:00am CDT

Sepalcure

Having produced for years individually as Machinedrum (LuckyMe) and Praveen (of Praveen & Benoît), their new collaboration breathes a new life of its own, reflected in its distinctive, lush sonic warmth and a refreshing style of composition that is as equally fitting on the dancefloor as it is in the comfort of one’s home. Sepalcure’s depth of field, weaves distant chords, soulful vocals, and organic rhythms into vibrant, immersive soundscapes, with echoes of house, techno, and dubstep within. Their live performances have been gaining steam over the last year, beginning with appearances at Unsound Festival, Dub War NYC, and The Bunker, followed by a live showcase at Portland’s Decibel Festival in September, they are set to embark on their first European tour with other Hotflush artists this December. They have also composed an original track in Darren Aronofsky’s new film Black Swan, in theatres starting December 2010.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14852

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Sepalcure

Sepalcure’s combination of love for bass and 90s house acapellas is the culmination of a cathartic two week collaboration between Travis Stewart (Machinedrum) and Praveen Sharma (Praveen & Benoît). Their mix of tribal dub, house and two step beats works equally well for both late... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Beauty Bar

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1:00am CDT

Shiny Toy Guns (DJ Set)

Shiny Toy Guns pioneered the fusion of dance music and rock music with their first two albums We Are Pilots (2006) and Season of Poison (2008, Universal Motown). Now, on their anticipated third release Girls Le Disko out now (Ultra Records/Universal Motown), Shiny Toy Guns embraces their dance music roots like never before, collecting remixes from some of today's most exciting DJs, producers, and bands, many of which have never been available or even heard by fans. This new collection of dancefloor interpretations spanning electronica, trance, club, house, drum and bass, and even new wave represents the fundamental root of the sound called Shiny Toy Guns, dating back to 1992 when founding members Jeremy Dawson and Chad Petree composed and remixed their first international club anthems, way before there was such a thing as 'electro-rock.' 'We have remixes of our songs deliberately. Dance music is such a vital part of Shiny Toy Guns,' Dawson, who has worked as a DJ for over 15 years, says. 'I mean, we're half machines. It's half of the sound of the band.' Shiny Toy Guns was officially formed in 2002 by keyboardist/bassist Dawson and vocalist/guitarist Petree, a couple of self-proclaimed indie rock kids living in LA who loved punk and decided to take dance music and rock music and 'smash it all into one project,' Dawson explains. 'We wanted to catapult from every angle and every genre.' One of the first 300 MySpace bands, Shiny Toy Guns was on the forefront of technology and built their fanbase in the most grassroots way. They'd use the popular social networking site in a time predating anti-spam and privacy regulations to market shows four or five days ahead of them, targeting potential fans by zip code and emailing them personally. Answering every single comment and email themselves, Dawson says, they became 'touchably real to our fans.' 'We were one of the first bands to really milk that,' Dawson continues, describing their early days of touring in vans and RVs, tapping away on their laptops at any Starbucks they could find with an internet connection. Their patented technique became so successful that they were able to tour all of U.S. and Canada without outside financial support, much to the shock of fans used to their favorite bands being hidden and mysterious, and much to the dismay of concert promoters who underestimated their ability to fill a room and let them take a too-large share of the door. Now when Dawson and Petree are in a van, it's to comb farm roads and county highways in pursuit of some of the worlds most violent thunderstorms. Seven years later, Shiny Toy Guns is living proof of its longevity, after having been 'guinea pigs' for modern rock radio when dance/rock was just getting started. No doubt, the band very much paved the way for many successors in the genre like MGMT, Metro Station, and others that rely on the intertwined sonic marriage of the guitar and synthesizer that controls popular music today. One Grammy® nomination, 400,000 albums and 800,000 track downloads later, Shiny Toy Guns sells out concerts and festivals worldwide alongside 'screamo' rock bands with tattoos and goatees. Not bad for a band from Shawnee, Oklahoma, playing machines and wearing makeup. Indeed, Shiny Toy Guns sits among the pioneers of the dance/rock sound and has been one of the few acts to ever take something underground and successfully blend into modern rock radio and major commercial media. Mainstream audiences might recognize its sound best by the recent cover of Peter Schilling's 1980s new wave classic, 'Major Tom (Coming Home),' a sequel to Bowie's 'Space Oddity.' The Shiny Toy Guns version of the song featuring vocals by Sisely Treasure (formerly of Cooler Kids) has been prominently featured in a national television ad campaign for the 2010 Lincoln MKZ car, and has never before been available on CD until Girls Le Disko. In addition to commercials for the Lincoln MKZ, the band's music can be heard in commercials for the Lincoln MKS, Honda Prelude, and Motorola Razr / Verizon, and has appeared in episodes of Gossip Girl and 90210 and in the film Sorority Row. Shiny Toy Guns even appeared on an episode of the uber-hipster children's show Yo Gabba Gabba! (Nickelodeon), joining the ranks of celebrity guests like Jimmy Fallon, Tony Hawk, Sean Kingston and The Shins. The new remix album titled as a nod to the band's hit single 'Le Disko' from their debut album also features the much-anticipated issue of the fan favorite 'Rocketship,' which Shiny Toy Guns has been playing to live audiences' delight for years. With exception to the two never-before-released original songs, the new collection features the band's favorite remixes of tracks from their first two albums, most of which have, as Dawson says, 'never made the light of day.' Some of the most notable tracks on the album include treatments of 'Rainy Monday' by UK DJ/producer Hervé and UK dance music trio Bimbo Jones, new versions of 'Ricochet' by electro DJ/producer Kissy Sell Out and American DJs/production duo Nadastrom, and remixes of 'Le Disko' by Dutch superstar DJ Ferry Corsten and by Boys Noize (the stage name of German electro DJ/producer Alexander Ridha), whose fans will recognize as the sample from the Boys Noize track '& Down.' 'Girls Le Disko is not just our last record remixed by our friends,' Dawson notes. 'This is actually a well thought-out, planned, compilation of really good remixes that were anything but thrown together.' Girls Le Disko (Ultra Records/Universal Motown) is in stores and online now. www.girlsledisko.com www.shinytoyguns.com www.myspace.com/shinytoyguns www.facebook.com/shinytoyguns www.twitter.com/shinytoyguns
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15205

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Shiny Toy Guns (DJ Set)

The road that led Shiny Toy Guns into the abyss — and now, triumphantly, back from it — was fraught with peril, full of steep grades, twists, potholes, detours and dead ends. That the Los Angeles-based quartet has emerged firing on all cylinders is testimony not only to its members... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Malverde

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1:00am CDT

Slough Feg

'The Lord Weird Slough Feg', whose name is derived from a character in ancient Irish mythology, originates from Central Pennsylvania. The band relocated to San Francisco, California in 1990 in hopes of resurrecting the ailing 'true metal' scene in the United States. The band quickly gained a reputation as, 'The band San Francisco loved to hate' by taking a stand against the trends and incorporating stage savagery with strong visual imagery. Three demos were produced by the band in the early to mid nineties. These were followed up by a self produced, self titled debut CD released in 1996. Scoring points for originality in the European underground, they aroused the interest of Dragonheart Records in 1998 and 'Twilight of the Idols' was released in 1999. This was followed by, 'Down Among the Deadmen' released in the year 2000, and Sci-Fi epic, 'Traveller' in 2003. In 2005 the band moved to the Italian label Cruz Del Sur, releasing 3 albums. 2010 marked the move to Profound Lore Records, and a slight change of direction to a '70's NWOBHM sound with the release of Animal Spirits. Slough-Feg's style is an eclectic mix of Celtic Folk and Traditional Metal peppered with buckets of energy and lyrical depth.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12882

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Slough Feg

'The Lord Weird Slough Feg', whose name is derived from a character in ancient Irish mythology, originates from Central Pennsylvania. The band relocated to San Francisco, California in 1990 in hopes of resurrecting the ailing 'true metal' scene in the United States. The band quickly... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Valhalla

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1:00am CDT

Soft Healer

Soft Healer began in 2008 in an attempt by Marie Butcher and Will Slack to cover Suicide songs on pedal steel and clarinet. The duo swiftly failed at this and decided instead to play music with a more forgiving set-up. Marie graduated Cum Laude from Bootsy Collins' Funk University and Will bought a 12 neck guitar. They got a drum machine and quickly found that all attempts to reconcile the stark, percussive landscape of Colossal Youth with a Staple Singers group hug yielded something that was distinctly neither, but went with it anyway. After their first show, Soft Healer became a trio with Sara Berger joining on sax and organ. A few shows later they were an even four with Nick DeCarmine playing drums. At this point the band collectively owned all of the first nine Funkadelic albums.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15025

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Soft Healer

Soft Healer began in 2008 in an attempt by Marie Butcher and Will Slack to cover Suicide songs on pedal steel and clarinet. The duo swiftly failed at this and decided instead to play music with a more forgiving set-up. Marie graduated Cum Laude from Bootsy Collins' Funk University... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Velveeta Room

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1:00am CDT

Special Guest: Yoko Ono

From her pioneering work in the Fluxus movement of the 1960s to the recent Imagine Peace Tower in Iceland, Ono's art has challenged and informed, melding the personal to the universal in simple and unique ways. Her marriage and creative collaboration with John Lennon was a love story played out on the global stage. Ono's music laid the groundwork for the sounds of punk rock and new wave. Recently, Ono has had five consecutive dance singles charting at #1 on the top of the Billboard Dance Chart. In 2009, she received Mojo Magazine's Lifetime Achievement Award, and she assembled a new PLASTIC ONO BAND for her latest album, Between My Head And The Sky, co-produced with son Sean Lennon, on his Chimera Music label.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13271

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Special Guest: Yoko Ono

From her pioneering work in the Fluxus movement of the 1960s to the recent Imagine Peace Tower in Iceland, Ono's art has challenged and informed, melding the personal to the universal in simple and unique ways. Her marriage and creative collaboration with John Lennon was a love story... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Elysium

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1:00am CDT

Starfucker

In the past, Portland, OR-based Starfucker (STRFKR) has received almost as much attention for its not-always- accessible moniker as for its immensely accessible dance hooks. But, having flirted briefly with a couple of name changes, the group is now firmly settled on Starfucker and so the focus can rightly return to what got people talking in the first place: the quartet's endlessly catchy, hook-laden pop. And there's no better place for that conversation to begin than with Reptilians, the band s second album and first with Polyvinyl. Lyrically, Reptilians focuses primarily on death and the end of the world, two intertwined subjects at the forefront of songwriter Josh Hodges mind following the passing of his grandmother. Yet, amazingly, the record manages to be not the slightest bit depressing. In reality, it's quite the opposite -- a trait likely attributed to the fact that the band, like British philosopher Alan Watts (whose lectures are excerpted at various intervals), believes death is responsible for giving meaning to life. For Starfucker, this comforting notion is expressed musically via vibrant crescendos, explosive drum beats, and layered synth melodies that drive a theatrical live show where dance party meets Roxy Music. As such, Reptilians effortlessly marches from the stripped-bare psychedelia of "Born", which conjures David Byrne's ghost, to the funeral parade of "Bury Us Alive" (a track that greets death with open arms in a moment of animated celebration), to "Death as a Fetish," where the title becomes a liberating mantra sung over an immediately hummable keyboard-driven loop. Just as with the band s previous two releases, Reptilians was written almost entirely by principal songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Hodges. This time around, however, the group s sound is bolstered by the addition of Keil Corcoran (whom Hodges describes as a human drum machine ) and producer Jacob Portrait (The Dandy Warhols, Mint Chicks). Hodges first recorded the album's primary tracks in his bedroom and on the road while the band, rounded out by bassist Shawn Glassford and guitarist Ryan Biornstad, relentlessly toured the country this past year. Then, Starfucker convened with Portrait at various Portland studios to record the drums as well as add a few final flourishes. The result is Starfucker's most well-rounded and full-sounding album to date -- a blissfully buoyant affair that will have you dancing to songs about death while having the time of your life.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12463

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Starfucker

In the past, Portland, OR-based Starfucker (STRFKR) has received almost as much attention for its not-always- accessible moniker as for its immensely accessible dance hooks. But, having flirted briefly with a couple of name changes, the group is now firmly settled on Starfucker and... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Parish

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1:00am CDT

Sunbears!

SUNBEARS! is an indie / psychedelic / electronic pop duo hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, USA. After forming in January of 2008, SUNBEARS!, Jonathan Grant Berlin (vocals, keyboards, bass guitar, guitar, programming) and Jared Chase Bowser (drums), recorded their first EP, FOR EVERYONE! and began performing locally. SUNBEARS! is known for their high energy and colorfully eccentric live performances in which bright, colorful videos and images are projected onto a screen. There is also use of smoke, lights, confetti, giant balloons and more. After receiving local acclaim, SUNBEARS! was personally invited to join San Francisco-based band, DREDG on the tail end of their FALL 2008 tour. The band found themselves playing in front of packed-out audiences around the country. Shortly after returning home, SUNBEARS! put the final touches on what would be their next EP entitled, DREAM HAPPY DREAMS. It was recorded in Florida, Georgia, and California, and was also performed and recorded entirely by the band, with some aid of producer, Jeremy S.H. Griffith. A week after the release of DREAM HAPPY DREAMS, SUNBEARS! set out on a national tour with Barsuk recording artists, MATES OF STATE and Columbia recording artists, BLACK KIDS in the spring of 2009. The tour proved to be very beneficial for the band, putting them in front of sold-out crowds at the likes of the 9:30 Club in Washington DC, Webster Hall in New York City, and The Metro in Chicago, among many others. SUNBEARS! were also selected as one of the best unsigned bands in the May 2010 issue of Alternative Press, and were tapped to record a song for the hit children's television show, Yo Gabba Gabba. Spring 2010 also found the band supporting Gil Mantera's Party Dream on their east coast tour, as well as releasing a limited edition split 7" with florida-based, MRENC, and being featured on Ceremony, a New Order Tribute Album. In the fall of 2010, Yo Gabba Gabba called once more and invited the band out to perform as part of the "Super Music Friends Show" at the southeast Yo Gabba Gabba Live dates. SUNBEARS! are currently in the process of recording a full length album at The Singing Serpent in New York, NY. New Granada Records www.newgranada.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13058

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SUNBEARS!

Psych-pop duo turned quintet, SUNBEARS! loudly promote peace and love through cosmic aural merry-go-rounds and phosphorescent guitar. Their amazing live show and sheer joy that their songs exude have put them in high demand on the road. With the forces of science and music combined... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Ghost Room

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1:00am CDT

T Bird and the Breaks

T BIRD AND THE BREAKS www.tbirdandthebreaks.com T Bird and the Breaks are one of those gangs of people who could have easily banded together to steal hubcaps or hustle you out of your last dollar in a game of street craps. Lucky for all involved, they chose to make music. The core of this band of musical miscreants consists of Tim Crane on vocals and piano and an unstoppable rhythm section consisting of longtime partner in crime Sammy Patlove on drums and Cody Furr on bass. Johnny Too Bad Allison and Sasha Ortiz, on guitar and vocals, add the icing on the red velvet cake. With a sound that pulls from the origins of hip hop, the alleyways of the Crescent City, the grease and grime of an old-school soul review, and all seven of the deadly sins, the Breaks have developed into a locomotive; slowly pumping across America, leaving crowds drenched with sweat and walking funny the next morning. By playing show after sold-out show, T Bird and the Breaks have amassed a die-hard following of fans from Texas to the Bird's home state of Massachusetts to San Francisco and back again. Currently, the band is hoarding miles of tape ' song after song with a new sound ' waiting for the moment when the people are ready to hear the sickness that plagues T Bird and the Breaks: chunk music. Contacts: Jill McGuckin and Heidi Labensart, McGuckin Entertainment PR, 512.478.0578; info@mcguckinprcom # # #
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11715

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T Bird and the Breaks

T Bird and the Breaks are one of those gangs of people who could have easily banded together to steal hubcaps or hustle you out of your last dollar in a game of street craps. Lucky for all involved, they chose to make music. The core of this band of musical miscreants consists of... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Beauty Bar-Palm Door

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1:00am CDT

The Boat People

THE BOAT PEOPLE BIO With three critically acclaimed albums The Boat People have gradually gathered together a chorus of emphatic praise from around the world. One such person is long time supporter KCRW's Nic Harcourt who has called them "my favourite Aussie band" and invited them to play a live set on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Jason Bentley described The Boat People as “a great band” and invited them to be part of the KCRW 2008 SXSW showcase. Recent single “Under The Ocean” was included in US itunes compilation album “Indie Spotlight Alternative - Best Of 2010 and best indie album releases together with Arcade Fire, Yeasayer, Wavves, Surfer Blood, Local Natives, Beach House, Deerhunter, Two Door Cinema Club, Junip and fellow Australians Tame Impala. They return to the US for a fifth time for SXSW 2011 and a string of side shows in support of the their latest album ‘Dear Darkly'. Less straight-forward than their second album, the shiny, 60s-pop-styled Chandeliers (2008), it ranges through inky-soul and triffids-inspired surf guitar, fey garage rock, absurdist lyrics, programmed beats, asperges mantras and the odd bedroom recording of a nervous breakdown. It is a full-spectrum, stream of consciousness, pop montage that takes in (as the title suggests) flashes of wry optimism and romance as well as moments of loss and quiet despair. With reviews throwing such wildly disparate comparisons as Roxy Music, Elliot Smith, The Decemberists, and the Go Betweens around, it is perhaps genuinely more accurate (rather than overly ambitious as is often the case) to say The Boat People have "a sound that is entirely their own" (Inpress).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12228

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The Boat People

THE BOAT PEOPLE BIO With three critically acclaimed albums The Boat People have gradually gathered together a chorus of emphatic praise from around the world. One such person is long time supporter KCRW's Nic Harcourt who has called them "my favourite Aussie band" and invited them... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Speakeasy Kabaret

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1:00am CDT

The Cynics

The CYNICS are the most respected garage outfit around today. Their Live Shows are Legendary. Their body of Recorded Work displays a rich, diverse, history of Timeless Tunes and Rock and Roll Classics. They return to SXSW this year for the first time with the Spanish rhythm section (Angel on Bass & Pibbs on Drums) that played on "Here We Are" lp as well as a forthcoming new lp! The CYNICS will be showcasing songs from the new "Spinning Wheel Motel" lp (recorded w/ Jim Diamond/Ghetto Recorders, Detroit) as well as playing all the party hits!!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11324

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The Cynics

Formed in 1983 by Get Hip Recordings owner Gregg Kostelich, The CYNICS are a Garage-Punk institution. THE CYNICS’ style has been clear since their 1983 inception: fuzzed ultra-distorted guitar, screaming, moaning vocals, with a straight-ahead no frills rhythm section. The influences... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Easy Tiger Patio

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1:00am CDT

The Frontier Brothers

The story of The Frontier Brother’s recent history begins with an informal songwriting panel moderated by legendary DJ Matt Pinfield at the 2010 CMJ Festival. An unreleased preview to a planned 2011 LP, You Should Start a Band caught Pinfield’s ear, leading to the single’s debut on NYC’s 101.9 RXP. The Austin trio’s waggish, irreverent pop gem subsequently spent five weeks on specialty radio charts, garnering attention from tastemakers like The Next Big Thing’s Andy Langer (101X Austin) and KCRW’s Anne Litt. Hailed as much for their “blessedly unstudied weirdness” (The Onion) as their “satirist's sense of wit, towering hooks and winning melodies,” (Austin American Statesman) The Frontier Brothers truly shine in a live setting. From Austin to New York, the trio has spent the past year honing their gleefully exuberant performances before capacity crowds at the Bowery Ballroom, The Mohawk, Music Hall of Williamsburg, and Antone’s. Offstage, The Frontier Brothers are defined by the contradiction between the lively and provocative narrative style of lyricist Marshall Galactic, the lyrical pop drumming of Travis Newman, and piano wunderkind Brett Moses’ endless hooks. With songs that are at once catchy and artfully challenging, The Frontier Brothers have composed a fascinating sonic landscape for the strong, the sensitive, and the bold.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13061

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Speakeasy

1:00am CDT

The Golden Dogs

On the surface of their current record (about which Grassia and Azzolini say is their best work), one can easily hear the classic ‘Golden Dog’ sound and feel the familiar frantic bop and bounce that has always been their calling card. Yet ‘Coat of Arms’ in the context of their oeuvre, and in the context of the bands’ favorite contemporaries work, has a depth and cunning that places Azzolini in league with the world’s best pop writers. The most obvious and wonderful difference this time around is that Ms. Grassia takes a giant leap forward and can be heard taking the lead on almost half the album with a range spanning from sweet & psychedelic (UNDERWATER GOLDMINE) to seductive (AS LONG AS YOU LIKE) to furious pop madness on songs like WHEN THE MOVIE’S OVER, and CHEAP UMBRELLAS. Her vocal performances while drumming (AS LONG AS YOU LIKE and LESTER) is quickly becoming a Golden Dogs secret weapon and quite an impressive element to their live shows. On record, Azzolini stands in fine, impressive form as usual. The listener imagines him as a larger than life mad hatter in BURST or a wild-eyed, possessed preacher man unleashed in the opening track DEAR FRANCIS, that fades out while Azzolini whips the band into a feverish frenzy. The album holds surprises for those willing to stay with the long play. The beautiful, bizarre mystery of OLD HAT, which ends in a mad, shrieking Neil Young-esque solo with Azzolini’s classic, heavy stamp on it. Or, PERMANENT RECORD, which infects you with its unexpected twists and turns, and herky-jerky stops and starts. This prog-pop-meets-Pixies screamer displays the band’s muscle and dexterity. ‘Coat of Arms’ brilliantly displays the musical union the band has fostered while seeming more confident and commanding than ever before. 'COAT OF ARMS' is currently available on Nevado Records (Bahamas, Leif Vollebekk, Yukon Blonde, Meligrove Band, The Paint Movement) on cd & vinyl. This will be the first time The Golden Dogs will have a 12-inch vinyl release - a very welcome, and long overdue event for this group. Feeling up-beat and optimistic about the new direction, Azzolini boasts that “the versatility of this new line up opens up a whole new world of possibilities for Golden Dogs live shows and the future of our recordings…there are so many directions we can go…and we’re going to try all of them.”
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12455

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The Golden Dogs

On the surface of their current record (about which Grassia and Azzolini say is their best work), one can easily hear the classic ‘Golden Dog’ sound and feel the familiar frantic bop and bounce that has always been their calling card. Yet ‘Coat of Arms’ in the context of their... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Paradise

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1:00am CDT

The Hood Internet

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
The Windish Agency House @ ND

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1:00am CDT

The Luyas

The Luyas is the project of Pietro Amato, Mathieu Charbonneau, Stefan Schneider, Jessie Stein and occasionally Sarah Neufeld. The band first came together somewhat haphazardly, the initial result of which was their debut album, Faker Death, which the band released independently, and then on Canadian boutique label, You’ve Changed Records. In 2009 the band made a record with old friend and Canadian master, Jeff Mcmurrich, maker of the coolest records north of the border. Many hours of processing live sounds through boxes ensued. Torrid romances played themselves out, families crumbled, the economy weakened, Owen Pallett did orchestral arrangements, everybody cried. Life is life for everyone. The Luyas played with their boxes. Coffee, beer, whiskey, worse; All of this was processed through a space echo. Then it was the end of the summer. So the band went to Europe. They toured extensively supporting Bell Orchestre. Sarah cut Jessie’s hair off into the Danube on the last day of the tour. Look out for a new album to be released on Dead Oceans in 2011.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14081

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The Luyas

The only recently formed Montreal musical trio of Jessie Stein (vocals/guitars), Pietro Amato (french Horn, bells, melodica, keys), and Stefan Schneider (drums). The band also calls themselves Jessie, Stefie, and Pietrie (conveniently). Performed their first live performance in December... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Spill

1:00am CDT

Tony Scalzo

Singer/songwriter for Austin, Texas based, Fastball. Tony has been working on a new solo record that will hopefully be finished by SXSW. His band is comprised of old and new friends from the Austin music scene. The bands live set features a slightly eclectic mix of rock and roll, country and r&b original songs loaded with hooks and melodies. Tony's music has always been influenced by artists like The Beatles and Elvis Costello. The Tony Scalzo Band manages to expand it's musical scope by throwing in some more blues and soul influences.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12024

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Tony Scalzo

Singer/songwriter for Austin, Texas based, Fastball. Tony has been working on a new solo record that will hopefully be finished by SXSW. His band is comprised of old and new friends from the Austin music scene. The bands live set features a slightly eclectic mix of rock and roll... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
tenOak

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1:00am CDT

Uh Huh Her

When everything breaks down around you, how do you rebuild and start again? How do you inspire trust and regain confidence in something you never fully understood? When you finally have the chance to speak again, what do you say? Before they set out to write their second album NOCTURES due out this spring, these were the questions that faced UH HUH HER’s LEISHA HAILEY and CAMILA GREY. Not by choice, but by necessity. Where most new bands play their first gig in front of a handful of people, HAILEY and GREY debuted to a packed house of industry heads, critics and fans, many of whom might have been more familiar with HAILEY’s character “Alice” on The L Word than they were with her role in '90s indie duo The Murmurs. For GREY, it was her first group project since a tenure with the lo-fi indie outfit Mellowdrone. There was no shortage of hype, and even though their backing band consisted of one iPod, they delivered the goods in spades. Expectations mounted, and one year after releasing their self-produced EP, I See Red, they released their full-length. Co-produced by GREY and Al Clay (Pixies, Blur), Common Reaction was a full serving of new wave electro-pop that broke with the anthemic single "Not A Love Song." But just as their momentum was building, a split with their label detached the band from all their support and management. "Losing everything forced us to inhabit our frustrations and turn them into something inspired," HAILEY remembers. "We were absolutely compelled to write this record. We had something to prove to ourselves." Determined to move at their own pace and regain control of their art, GREY and HAILEY tapped into old influences. They pushed rock and roll deeper into the mix and made a conscious effort to embrace the beauty in imperfection, rather than put a high gloss shine over things like vocals and rhythms. "I feel like back then, the music I gravitated toward had a pulse and was mysterious and seductive," says GREY. "I wanted to bring some of that to the table, because I feel as though these days everyone has their cards on the table." Before they began writing, GREY stopped listening to contemporary music all together, and instead padded her vinyl collection with LPs from Can, Pink Floyd, Joy Division and the Eurythmics. She and HAILEY decorated their studio with anything that amplified their vision--lights, posters, bold swaths of color--and tacked up photographer Mick Rock's raw, iconic images of David Bowie, Iggy Pop and The Velvet Underground. Embracing their creative freedom but acutely aware of what it cost to obtain, they wrote songs that reflected exactly what they felt. The dreamy, shadowy subject matter, coupled with their late-night recording sessions, helped inform the title of the album. "I think lyrically we couldn't help but go to a contemplative place with everything we'd gone through," GREY explains. "It was like having a torrid affair, having it end, then having to rebuild yourself after the storm. That's what this record is about." "Criminal" typifies that attitude, as GREY purrs out her lament on top of lush Hammond B3 chords: "I told it to you straight, somehow you didn't hear a thing. It's sad, what a shame." Uptempo tracks like "Darkness Is" and "Disdain" push the envelope even further, showcasing a big rock sound that still has one high-heeled foot firmly planted in the sophisticated pop GREY and HAILEY are known for. For seven months they laid down new material in their studio, but if they were going to mature the sound past the level they obtained with Common Reaction, they'd have to beef up the production. For a third set of ears, HAILEY and GREY passed the recordings to producer and longtime friend Wendy Melvoin, formerly of Prince and the Revolution. She not only extended her opinion, but offered to help the band finish off the album at her personal studio space, located within the famed Henson Studios compound in Los Angeles. "She was like an angelic mad scientist that descended upon us in a time of need," laughs GREY, who shares NOCTURNES' producer credit with Melvoin. "The input Wendy has had was nothing less than stellar. Sometimes it would be something as simple as changing my bass rhythm or adding a guitar part that would inspire other things." Adds HAILEY, "She gave me the confidence to tap into the more aggressive sound that I'm attracted to." To capture a live, massive drum sound--something that was missing from Common Reaction, and the organic element needed to compliment NOCTURNES' opulent, harmonic synths and vocals--drummer Josh Kane tracked his performances in Henson's A room on the same kit John Bonham used during the recording of "When The Levee Breaks." The results, especially on songs like "Wake To Sleep," "Criminal" and "Same High," typify the combination of beauty and aggression that UH HUH HER have harnessed on NOCTURNES, both lyrically and musically. "You are so careless with the kingdom, you always throw away the great ones," GREY sings on the opening "Marstorm," a synth-heavy cut that sets the record's unapologetic tone. The thread continues on "Another Case," as she warns, "I am stronger than the other ones...don't try to fight me." UH HUH HER masterfully mix strength and sentiment on the epic "Human Nature," as strings, pianos and soaring pads bleed into an epic rock ballad chorus that channels Prince's "Purple Rain." "This was a process of proving to ourselves that not only could we do this record and do it well on our own, but that we could expand ourselves musically," says HAILEY, whose bond with GREY has grown even stronger as a result of the band's setbacks and subsequent rebirth. "It was the perfect opportunity to write a great record." GREY continues, "I've never felt more free in my life as far as creating. We gave ourselves the time we needed, and the only goal was to make the best record we could possibly make." www.uhhuhher.com http://www.facebook.com/uhhuhher http://twitter.com/uhhuhhermusic For UH HUH HER publicity, contact: Libby Coffey/818-380-0400 x224, LCoffey@msopr.com Alex Greenberg/818-380-0400 x232, AGreenberg@msopr.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12728

Artists

Uh Huh Her

When everything breaks down around you, how do you rebuild and start again? How do you inspire trust and regain confidence in something you never fully understood? When you finally have the chance to speak again, what do you say? Before they set out to write their second album NOCTURES... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Continental Club

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1:00am CDT

Uproot Andy

UPROOT ANDY is a Brooklyn based DJ and Producer of bass heavy and melodic dance music derived from the diverse global rhythms of immigrant New York. The sound is sharp, exciting and emotional rooted in tradition and the brand new. In 2008 Andy made a name for himself with the mixtape Guacharaca Migration . It was a pioneering example of what is now being called Global Bass and was named ‘one of the best mixtapes of 2008’ by New York Magazine. Since then, Uproot Andy has produced remixes for Thievery Corporation, Radioclit, The Very Best, Poirier, MC Gringo, Forro in the Dark amongst others. As a DJ, Andy has shared the stage with Major Lazer, Ninjasonik, Douster, Maluca, Solo, Toy Selectah, Mowgli, 77 Klash, Schlachthofbronx,The Very Best, and Radioclit. In South America he has played several shows in both Colombia and Argentina and is recently returned from a 17 city European tour this summer. He is currently working on his first full length album. Andy is co-founder of the weekly Tropical Bass party ‘Que Bajo’ at Santos House Party in New York City which has been nominated for the 2010 Paper Magazine Nighlife Award for Best Party. He is also a resident at the world famous balkan music club Mehanata Bulgarian Bar on New York’s lower east side.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14427

Artists

Uproot Andy

UPROOT ANDY is a Brooklyn based DJ and Producer of bass heavy and melodic dance music derived from the diverse global rhythms of immigrant New York. The sound is sharp, exciting and emotional rooted in tradition and the brand new. In 2008 Andy made a name for himself with the mixtape... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Habana Bar

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1:00am CDT

Valient Thorr

A quest for knowledge, quest to see / all these things inside of me / looking in, there’s something wrong / I must set out on my own If there is any hope that Rock N Roll can change the world, as Valient Thorr believe it can, people are going to have to start to get their own personal shit together first. In what could be viewed as a single handed, spur of the moment effort to wrestle the phrase “personal responsibility” back from the Right, Stranger, the new album from intergalactic Rock N Roll saviors, Valient Thorr eschews direct frontal attacks on politicians and their wars and instead focuses inward on personal decisions and ethical living in the world economy. Taking lessons from legions of like minded musicians and following the musical path Valient Thorr have traveled, Stranger broadens the boundaries of what is hard and heavy, aggressive and fierce, extending an invitation to a party to be enjoyed by the heshers, head bangers, stoner rockers, thrashers, skate punks, old schoolers and the truly hardcore. If one were to imagine hearing a palpable buzz so engaging that is has its own gravitational pull, something so strong that as one is pulled closer, the buzz becomes a throb that seemingly doubles over on itself into infinity. This is the furious sound of Valient Thorr, a band whose entire being is founded and powered on the force of one huge, mass, communal headbang that has the power to deliver a unifying moment of clarity. This may sound mystical, but in this case it is real, because as any dyed in the wool Thorrior will tell you, it is the energy of sweat soaked revelry, rather than electricity, that powers the amplifiers and drums that produce this hearty onslaught of all things future-past in the pantheon of high energy, heavy metal, ROCK n ROLL! Screeching guitar leads, low end rumble, breakneck paces and feel good shout along hooks are made to exist together, often in a single song, proving that this is the only sound possible to deliver Valient Thorr’s powerful message of positive change and transformation. Anyone that has ever sweated and headbanged can get with this. Touring relentlessly since 2001 after crash landing in the North Carolina Triangle area, a place they now call home, Valient Thorr have this year already criss-crossed the U.S. on the Volcom Tour with Mastodon, Between The Buried and Me, Baroness and are currently in the midst of a European tour that will keep them abroad through the end of July and includes festival appearances at Hellfest, Roskilde, Serengeti and Rock Im Ring, before returning stateside for a massive U.S. headline tour set to kick off in September. Produced, recorded and mixed by Jack Endino (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Dwarves, High On Fire, Toxic Holocaust), Stranger, set for release on September 14, 2010 is Valient Thorr’s fifth album in seven years. A considerable feat since they have been averaging close to 250 shows a year for most of this time with acts as varied as Motörhead, Joan Jett and the Black Hearts, Eagles of Death Metal, Gogol Bordello, Fu Manchu, Early Man and Skeleton Witch. To get right down to it, Stranger fuses together the roots-rock, no-bullshit beginnings of Stranded on Earth and Total Universe Man with the laser guided immediacy of Legend Of The World and the total metal shredding of Immortalizer, into one supernova burst.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS12561

Artists

Valient Thorr

A quest for knowledge, quest to see / all these things inside of me / looking in, there’s something wrong / I must set out on my own If there is any hope that Rock N Roll can change the world, as Valient Thorr believe it can, people are going to have to start to get their own personal... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Barbarella

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1:00am CDT

Vockah Redu

Although the Magnolia Housing Projects have long been demolished, a light post still stands at the corner where youth like Vockah Redu (Javocca Davis) gathered to rap and create beats. The light post marks one of the birthplaces of Bounce music, a genre of rap specific to New Orleans that has invigorated crowds throughout the South. Vockah Redu and the Cru animate the stage with their dynamic revival of dance, music, and art from the street corner to the club. More than your typical hip-hop act, this theatrical performance sets the stage for a sweaty hands down booty up good time, transforming any party, bar, or dance floor in your neighborhood. THE CRU The original Cru formed in 1997 and was composed of the Ave Girls; Joi Jadah (Joi Denise Sessions), Teedy Booh (Tasha Marie Butler), Ninny (Shanita Davis), Grahonda Pooh (Madonna Melissa Oliver). Currently the Cru is composed of Shortee Whop (Glendell Weir), Energyzah (Clarence Mosley), and 9th Ward Jody (Jody Shepard). The Cru dominates the stage with electrifying choreography, costumery, skits, and superb street style.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11068

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Vockah Redu

Although the Magnolia Housing Projects have long been demolished, a light post still stands at the corner where youth like Vockah Redu (Javocca Davis) gathered to rap and create beats. The light post marks one of the birthplaces of Bounce music, a genre of rap specific to New Orleans... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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1:00am CDT

Whitey Morgan & the 78's

Outlaw's always been the rough-around-the-edges, tuff guy uncle at the country music family picnic. Denim and leather, not Stetson and Nudie. Hair by Pennzoil, not Pomade. But, in the right hands—Haggard, Paycheck, Junior, Willie and Waylon and now Whitey Morgan—Outlaw is more than beards and bandanas, ink and attitude, it's goddamn folk music. It’s about doing the best you can, about getting by and about cold beer and colder women—everything that keeps the honky tonks full on a Saturday night. It’s about standing up when it’d just be easier to fall down. Coming from Flint MI, the always forgotten civic little brother to Motown but no less a hard town with empty factories and emptier prospects, loaded Whitey Morgan & the 78’s with that survivors’ f.u. mentality. The self-titled debut Bloodshot album was recorded at Levon Helm’s studio in Woodstock NY, and while their antecedents are pretty clear, Whitey and the boys play with a muscular attack and energy that makes us think they HAD to learn to play it that way to be heard over the din of the stamping plant and its ghosts.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS13714

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Whitey Morgan & the 78's

Outlaw's always been the rough-around-the-edges, tuff guy uncle at the country music family picnic. Denim and leather, not Stetson and Nudie. Hair by Pennzoil, not Pomade. But, in the right hands—Haggard, Paycheck, Junior, Willie and Waylon and now Whitey Morgan—Outlaw is more... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Red Eyed Fly

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1:00am CDT

Young Legionnaire

Artists

Young Legionnaire

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Latitude 30

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1:05am CDT

Kendrick Lamar

Growing up in the merciless city that is Compton, California, it wasn't long before 23 year-old Kendrick Lamar, formerly known as K. Dot, would become acquainted with the harsh realities of the world. Sheltered by no means, the emcee was exposed to a lifestyle commonly adopted in the inner city. However, this exposure didn't influence his character in a way that on-lookers would expect. WIth the wisdom from his father, Kendrick had a balance in his life that many of his childhood peers were missing. It is this balance that is responsible for his untold story of "Good Kid, Mad City," the life of young black males trying to escape the influences of Compton. During his upbringing, Kendrick was constantly surrounded by an eclectic range of music. Lending his ear to R&B masters such as the Isley Brothers as well as Hip-Hop legends like Tha Dogg Pound, which helped prepare him for the opportunities that would one day arise in the music industry. At age 16 Kendrick released his first mixtape Y.H.N.I.C., creating a buzz in his hometown and garnering the attention of TopDawg Entertainment's CEO. From then on, Kendrick worked to perfect his skill under TopDawg, releasing four new projects in a five year span; Training Day, No Sleep Till NYC, The Kendrick Lamar EP and his most recent project The Kendrick Lamar OD which received praise from some of the most respected online music sources. Additionally, he has released multiple tracks under the group name Black Hippy with fellow TopDawg counterparts Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul. Through these efforts Kendrick was able to showcase to the world his unparalleled ability and humorous word play. Kendrick's handwork and unmatched talent has allowed him to work with a wide range of respected music vets such as The Game, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Little Brother, Jay Rock, DJ Quik, Scott Storch and Cool & Dre. He is currently working on his debut album, and alongside legendary producer Dr. Dre on his highly anticipated upcoming release Detox.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14760

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Kendrick Lamar

With quick-witted, empathetic rhymes about navigating the chaotic streets of Compton, Calif., this brazenly talented emcee brings new life into West Coast hip-hop with one of the most critically celebrated hip-hop albums of recent memory, good kid, m.A.A.d city. Watch him put on an... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:05am - 2:05am CDT
Venue 222

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1:05am CDT

Peelander-Z

Peelander-Z, the Japanese Action Comic Punk Band based in New York City, was originally formed by Peelander-Yellow, Peelander-Red, and Peelander-Blue (later replaced by Peelander-Green), after meeting in the Z area on the planet Peelander. On the band’s latest album P-TV-Z (Chicken Ranch Records, 9/28/10), Peelander-Z has their sites set on making the ultimate happy fun kid friendly punk rock record. On P-TV-Z, Peelander-Z covers kids classics and writes several new ones as well. "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" is re-titled "E-I-E-I-O" and given a ska flavor. "How Are USA?" rolls through the state names over a rocking track. The silliness that Peelander fans love is also abundant on tracks like "Taco Taco Tacos" and "Ice Cream". Chicken Ranch Records honcho Mike Dickinson says, "I emailed the band about doing a kids record and they replied with a very enthusiastic yes! I played it for my young children and they flipped out. They love this band." Hunkering down in Austin, Texas with producer Evil Elvis and engineers Bryan Nelson and Chico Jones at Ohms Studio, Peelander-Z brought out the cream of Austin's indie and punk crop to guest on P-TV-Z. Members of The Riverboat Gamblers, The Octopus Project, Foot Patrol, Atash, and Black Joe Lewis' Honeybears horn section all make appearances. Peelander-Pink even takes a vocal turn on French pop influenced "Dial Ring Ring Phone Pho Phone". P-TV-Z closes with the wistful "Wasabi Man", which is Peelander Z's answer to Motley Crue's "Home Sweet Home". P-TV-Z comes packaged with a DVD featuring videos for "E-I-E-I-O", a performance clip of "Go! Rio!", and videos for "So Many Mike" and "Ninja High School" off their previous album P-Pop High School, plus tons of extras! Peelander-Z has appeared at major music festivals including Bonnaroo, CMJ and SXSW, and played with artists such as Buckethead, The Vibrators, and Guitar Wolf. The band has also been featured on TV programs like VH1's Best Week Ever and Comedy Central's Upright Citizens Brigade among others. At their live show, Peelander-Z guarantees intense audience participation and a chance to exercise. You'll see the band in colorful costumes reminiscent of Japanese animation, though they describe their outfits as their skin. You'll also see The Red Squid, human bowling and all around insanity. A rare occasion for the entire family to rock out and have a great time.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11876

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Peelander-Z

“Action Comic Punk Band” Peelander-Z can now amend that description of its sound to “Action Comic Metal Band.” This Brooklyn-by-way-of-Japan-by-way-of-planet-Peelander foursome will release its eighth studio album Metalander-Z on September 10th, 2013 via Austin’s Chicken... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:05am - 2:05am CDT
Headhunters

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1:15am CDT

Dorrough

Artists

Dorrough

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Klub Krucial

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1:15am CDT

Madness (US)

Madness (of Critical Madness), the Florida emcee most well known for his legendary battle career has had many national and international musical releases. The most notable release was the Critical Madness single "1st Amendment" featuring Sabac Red formerly of Non-Phixion. The single gained critical acclaim selling out worldwide with distribution by Fat Beats. This was quickly followed by "Meal Tickets" and "Empirical" single with production by Marco Polo, also distributed by Fat Beats. His first slo single "Classy" took flight almost immediately when released on the "Fresh Coast Vol. 1" compilation via Grind Time Now. It has gained him even more notoriety as a unique solo artist. Madness has shared the stage with The Beatnuts, Memphis Bleek, dead prez, Little Brother, Non-Phixion, Hieroglyphics, Dirt Nasty and a large handful of others across the entire United States. With the release of his solo EP and full length albums on the horizon, he is a man determined to leave his sick imprint in history's mold.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15071

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Madness (US)

Madness (of Critical Madness), the Florida emcee most well known for his legendary battle career has had many national and international musical releases. The most notable release was the Critical Madness single "1st Amendment" featuring Sabac Red formerly of Non-Phixion. The single... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Nuvola

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1:15am CDT

Mean Jeans

The Mean Jeans are here to rescue you! Billy Jeans, Jeans Wilder, and Howie Doodat have brought us an lp that rocks from start to finish. The Jeans burn through 13 songs of pure retarded genius that will remind you of how happy you were when you heard the Spits for the first time. You have songs about partying, getting wasted, running out of smokes, partying, pogoing, space trash, and oh yeah…..partying! Nobody this year has put out a record this much fun and I don’t think anyone is gonna top it in the next couple of months. -buddyhead.com
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS11161

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Mean Jeans

"If you like your punk pizza-faced and partly retarded, Mean Jeans are surely your bag" .. "perfectly timeless and retarded sort of pop tunes that turn bong hits into lifestyle choices" -..Victime of Time The 13 garage pop tunes of Are You Serious harkens back to the Lookout! Records... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:15am - 2:15am CDT
Easy Tiger

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1:40am CDT

Big Freedia

Big Freedia (pronounced "Free-da") is the undisputed "Queen Diva" of Bounce Music, and performs six or more times a week in various venues throughout her hometown of New Orleans. Bounce Music is an original urban music rising up from the intimate and fun-loving nature of the New Orleans housing projects which dominate the city's street culture, and Freedia performs a derivative of Bounce reserved for self-proclaimed "Sissies" (a locally used name for biological men with varied and ambiguous sexual identities) that has risen to prominence in recent years and features explicitly gay and cross-dressing musicians and themes. Big Freedia, like other "Sissy" artists, has achieved mainstream success with several New Orleans hit singles such as "Gin in My System" and "Azz Everywhere!" from her albums "An Ha, Oh Yeah" (1999) and "Queen Diva" (2003). Freedia began her musical career almost 15 years ago at the Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans, where she was enlisted as choir director from her sophomore to senior years. She sees her performance as a Bounce artist as an extension of this work, often interacting in a call and response/teacher and student, fashion with her audiences. Big Freedia has always acted as a mentor for many younger artists and is currently at work on her third album. While also running a successful decorating business (for which she counts the Mayor's office as a client), Freedia recently developed a musical about her life entitled "Catch That Beat" which featured cameo appearances by a who's who of New Orleans Bounce artists alongside the story of her upbringing in New Orleans 3rd Ward. Since 2009 Freedia has begun traveling outside the city regularly with her dancers and live DJ, Rusty Lazer, playing to audiences across the country and in Canada alongside (or onstage with) artists such as Spank Rock, Ninjasonik, Japanther, Mos Def, Gucci Mane, Monique and many more. Last year Freedia performed on the West coast with New Orleans band Galactic, recreating her collaboration on the critically acclaimed 2010 album "Ya-Ka-May", and at North By Northeast alongside Kid Sister, De La Soul and her New Orleans neighbors Quintron and Miss Pussycat. Most recently Freedia closed FYFest between !!! and The Rapture in Los Angeles, shared the stage with Major Lazer at MusicfestNW in Portland, played multiple shows at CMJ including the Windish Agency Showcase and lit up the crowd by performing with 8 dancers at the 2010 Fun! Fun! Fun! Fest in Austin, Texas.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15250

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Big Freedia

Big Freedia (pronounced “FREE-da”), known as the Queen of Bounce, is at the forefront of the Bounce rap movement (a subgenre of hip-hop born out of New Orleans, known for its call and response style and lightening speed booty-shaking dance). Performing five out of seven nights... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 1:40am - 2:40am CDT
Kiss & Fly

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7:00pm CDT

Bridge Farmers

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Bridge Farmers

Sunday March 20, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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8:00pm CDT

Adai

The Denver duo enlarge their innovative experimental doom metal sound on their latest release, Felo De Se (June 2010) on Cavity Records. Adai are massive on both stage and record. Felo De Se was recorded by Matt Talbott (Hum) and mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge), and not surprisingly Adai achieve an astounding amount of color (instead of just going for dark) while keeping it crushingly heavy. The two friends that comprise the band, Justin Trujilo (drums, samples) and Devin Mendoza (guitars, vox, amps) are hard-working, diligent, focused, and they clearly love what they do.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14882

Artists

Adai

The Denver duo enlarge their innovative experimental doom metal sound on their latest release, Felo De Se (June 2010) on Cavity Records. Adai are massive on both stage and record. Felo De Se was recorded by Matt Talbott (Hum) and mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge), and not surprisingly... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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8:00pm CDT

Shapes Have Fangs

Artists

Shapes Have Fangs

Sunday March 20, 2011 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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9:00pm CDT

Junius

After touring solidly across North America, the UK, and Europe for the last several years, the bearded men of Junius are currently working on the follow-up to their critically acclaimed The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist (on The Mylene Sheath worldwide and Make My Day Records in Europe). Junius has been electrifying rapt audiences with its spellbinding walls of reverb-drenched guitars, haunting vocals and self-made lights since 2003. The band's music is both cinematic and accessible, building to crescendos which echo some of Post Rock's most epic moments, but with vocals, hooks, and lyrics creating focus throughout. While Junius can be tough to categorize (they've been called a hybrid of Neurosis and The Smiths by Rolling Stone), band members have cited such artists as Bedhead (Junius singer/guitarist Joseph E. Martinez's uncle Trini was their drummer), Philip Glass, Hum, and M83 among a long list of inspirations.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15088

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Junius

http://juniusmusic.com

Sunday March 20, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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9:00pm CDT

The Jim Jones Revue

The Jim Jones Revue are described as sounding like a car crash between Little Richard and The MC5. They play supercharged rock’n’roll inspired by The Killer, The Georgia Peach and of course The Memphis Flash and the deranged sons of Detroit. The ‘Revue were formed in 2007 by Jim Jones and Rupert Orton on a mission to strip rock’n’roll right back to the bone. They enlisted three other London hoodlums, Elliot Mortimer, Nick Jones and Gavin Jay and together they became The Jim Jones Revue. The band released their debut self titled album in the UK in September 2008 to critical acclaim and followed it up with “Here To Save Your Soul” , a collection of the JJR’s singles released in October 2009. The JJR are an astonishing live phenomenon and have relentlessly toured across Europe in the last two years, playing shows and festivals in the UK, France, Spain, Holland, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Portugal, Slovenia, Ireland, Belgium, Norway and Bulgaria. JJR played six block rocking shows at SXSW in March 2010, then returned to the UK for a 17 date tour throughout March and April. Their first New York appearances in the summer of this year were attended by the likes of Spin, Rolling Stone, New York Magazine, Huffington Post and Brooklyn Vegan, all who went on to rave about the band in later reviews. A recent tour of the US created a whole new fan base, with Variety claiming they are one of the best rock and roll bands out there. The band are now back in the UK on a sold out tour and recently made their first UK TV appearance on Later With Jools Holland. Among the JJR fan base, more well known converts include Jack White (White Stripes, The Raconteurs & The Dead Weather), Chris Robinson (Black Crowes), Mick Jones (The Clash, Big Audio Dynamite & Carbon Silicon), Steve Lamacq (BBC Radio),Tony James (Generation X, Sigue Sigue Sputnik & Carbon Silicon), March Riley (BBC Radio), Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream),Mark Lamarr (BBC Radio), Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Jim Scalvunos (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds & Grinderman), Jon Spencer (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion & Heavy Trash), Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2) and Gem Archer (Oasis).
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14855

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The Jim Jones Revue

The Jim Jones Revue are described as sounding like a car crash between Little Richard and The MC5. They play supercharged rock’n’roll inspired by The Killer, The Georgia Peach and of course The Memphis Flash and the deranged sons of Detroit. The ‘Revue were formed in 2007 by... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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10:00pm CDT

Mose Giganticus

Mose Giganticus is a four-piece, progressive heavy metal band from Philadelphia, PA. Incubated in the 'Do-It-Yourself' music scene of West Philadelphia, Mose Giganticus has evolved to blend the ominous, lumbering weight of sludge and stoner metal with the bombastic pomp and technological expertise of progressive metal, creating a wall of sound that is dark, heavy, and baroque. As front-man and creative force behind Mose Giganticus, Matt Garfield maintains the art of the 'well crafted hook' by infusing winding guitar riffs with his signature use of synthesizers and vocoders, producing songs that are as memorable as they are crushing. In July 2010, Mose Giganticus released their Relapse Records debut LP, "Gift Horse," which went on to garner international critical acclaim, including multiple "Best of 2010" listings worldwide (Sonic Abuse London, Metal Injection US, BangBang Canada). Currently, Mose Giganticus continues to tour year-round, painstakingly forging their position on the national touring circuit. To date, Mose Giganticus has performed at over 400 shows and festivals across the continental United States, western Canada, the Yukon Territory, and Alaska in their Waste-Vegetable-Oil fueled bus. For fans of: Mastodon, Baroness, The Melvins, Zombi, and Cynic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14858

Artists

Mose Giganticus

Mose Giganticus is a four-piece, progressive heavy metal band from Philadelphia, PA. Incubated in the 'Do-It-Yourself' music scene of West Philadelphia, Mose Giganticus has evolved to blend the ominous, lumbering weight of sludge and stoner metal with the bombastic pomp and technological... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Emo's Main Room

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10:00pm CDT

Vockah Redu

Although the Magnolia Housing Projects have long been demolished, a light post still stands at the corner where youth like Vockah Redu (Javocca Davis) gathered to rap and create beats. The light post marks one of the birthplaces of Bounce music, a genre of rap specific to New Orleans that has invigorated crowds throughout the South. Vockah Redu and the Cru animate the stage with their dynamic revival of dance, music, and art from the street corner to the club. More than your typical hip-hop act, this theatrical performance sets the stage for a sweaty hands down booty up good time, transforming any party, bar, or dance floor in your neighborhood. THE CRU The original Cru formed in 1997 and was composed of the Ave Girls; Joi Jadah (Joi Denise Sessions), Teedy Booh (Tasha Marie Butler), Ninny (Shanita Davis), Grahonda Pooh (Madonna Melissa Oliver). Currently the Cru is composed of Shortee Whop (Glendell Weir), Energyzah (Clarence Mosley), and 9th Ward Jody (Jody Shepard). The Cru dominates the stage with electrifying choreography, costumery, skits, and superb street style.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15099

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Vockah Redu

Although the Magnolia Housing Projects have long been demolished, a light post still stands at the corner where youth like Vockah Redu (Javocca Davis) gathered to rap and create beats. The light post marks one of the birthplaces of Bounce music, a genre of rap specific to New Orleans... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Emo's Jr

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11:00pm CDT

DJ Jonathan Toubin

Playing to more people in more places and generating more capital than any of its contemporaries by far, New York Night Train's Soul Clap and Dance-Off is North America's most popular soul party. The night is centered around dancing to wild 45s of Mr. Jonathan Toubin - the prolific NYC DJ/conceptualist behind Shakin' All Over Under Sideways Down, the Happening, Polyglot Discotheque, Boogie Night, and, his latest concoction, Land of a Thousand Dances. The climax of the party is a $100 dance contest determined by an interesting panel of judges - past juries have included everyone from classic subcultural icons like Mike Watt and Jello Biafra, to rock stars like Andrew Van Wyngarden (MGMT) and Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), to interesting cultural figures like Karla LaVey (Satanic Priestess) and Matt Gonzalez (Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate) to your favorite neighborhood heroes. Recession-friendly mass entertainment with a $5 door price, the dance party/spectacle not only sells beyond capacity at home, but has brought its excitement to domestic markets all the way from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine and internationally from Tel Aviv to Mexico City - including monthly residencies in New York, Chicago, LA, San Francisco, Oakland, and PDX. Catch The Soul Clap!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS14399

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DJ Jonathan Toubin

Playing to more people in more places and generating more capital than any of its contemporaries by far, New York Night Train's Soul Clap and Dance-Off is North America's most popular soul party. The night is centered around dancing to wild 45s of Mr. Jonathan Toubin - the prolific... Read More →

Sunday March 20, 2011 11:00pm - Monday March 21, 2011 12:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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11:00pm CDT

Tombs

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Tombs

Sunday March 20, 2011 11:00pm - Monday March 21, 2011 12:00am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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12:00am CDT

$100 Dance-Off with DJ JT and Guest Judges

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$100 Dance-Off with DJ JT and Guest Judg

Monday March 21, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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12:00am CDT

Caspian

Caspian is a rock band from Beverly, Massachusetts, a seaside town 20 minutes north of Boston. Nobody sings. Most of the time we play heavy, other times quite soft. We always try to play with heart. So far we have recorded three albums. The process is always evolving - Thanks for exploring it with us.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15087

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Caspian

Caspian is a rock band from Beverly, Massachusetts, a seaside town 20 minutes north of Boston. Nobody sings. Most of the time we play heavy, other times quite soft. We always try to play with heart. So far we have recorded three albums. The process is always evolving - Thanks for... Read More →

Monday March 21, 2011 12:00am - 1:00am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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1:00am CDT

DJ Jonathan Toubin

Playing to more people in more places and generating more capital than any of its contemporaries by far, New York Night Train's Soul Clap and Dance-Off is North America's most popular soul party. The night is centered around dancing to wild 45s of Mr. Jonathan Toubin - the prolific NYC DJ/conceptualist behind Shakin' All Over Under Sideways Down, the Happening, Polyglot Discotheque, Boogie Night, and, his latest concoction, Land of a Thousand Dances. The climax of the party is a $100 dance contest determined by an interesting panel of judges - past juries have included everyone from classic subcultural icons like Mike Watt and Jello Biafra, to rock stars like Andrew Van Wyngarden (MGMT) and Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), to interesting cultural figures like Karla LaVey (Satanic Priestess) and Matt Gonzalez (Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate) to your favorite neighborhood heroes. Recession-friendly mass entertainment with a $5 door price, the dance party/spectacle not only sells beyond capacity at home, but has brought its excitement to domestic markets all the way from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine and internationally from Tel Aviv to Mexico City - including monthly residencies in New York, Chicago, LA, San Francisco, Oakland, and PDX. Catch The Soul Clap!
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15070

Artists

DJ Jonathan Toubin

Playing to more people in more places and generating more capital than any of its contemporaries by far, New York Night Train's Soul Clap and Dance-Off is North America's most popular soul party. The night is centered around dancing to wild 45s of Mr. Jonathan Toubin - the prolific... Read More →

Monday March 21, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Emo's Jr

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1:00am CDT

Extra Action Marching Band

The Extra Action Marching Band is a collision of big band and ecstatic turmoil. Despite their name they rarely march, but rather shimmy, crawl, mob and charge. Trumpets pounce like eagles and tubas drip ass-bouncing blurps from fat fingers. Drums shudder under wild eyed and white knuckled drummers, and through it all winds the flag team; glittering and sinuous creatures who masterfully pulsate pom-poms in a hypnotic fantasy. The listener is hoodwinked, soaked, and savaged into giddy abandon. Powerful and empowering, the Extra Action Marching Band seduces the pre-civilized will. They are immediate and visceral - more of a sweaty invitation than a show. They are a parody of idioms with shattering volume - guerrilla theater with the rug rolled up. Extra Action has performed in back alleys and at the Hollywood Bowl, they have played Black Sabbath in a synagogue for dancing octogenarians - but the preferred venue is a small locked room with the heat turned up. As the sound boils into a spinning crossfire, sweat and flying hair tangle in a delicious knot. Audience and band submit together, to each other, to the whim and fancy, to satisfaction. Irresistible.
http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_MS15081

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Extra Action Marching Band

The Extra Action Marching Band is a collision of big band and ecstatic turmoil. Despite their name they rarely march, but rather shimmy, crawl, mob and charge. Trumpets pounce like eagles and tubas drip ass-bouncing blurps from fat fingers. Drums shudder under wild eyed and white... Read More →

Monday March 21, 2011 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Emo's Main Room

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