Weekend music preview: Jeff Tweedy, Spanish Gold, Spirit Animal, KUTX SummerJam

As Texas weather heats up with the official first day of summer this weekend, so do the number of free live music events in Austin. If you are not planning on staying on the couch watching World Cup you can take advantage of gratis performances by Sour Bridges, Dale Watson, Holiday Mountain and Cilantro Boombox among others. Brooklyn by way of Los Angeles indie rockers, Spirit Animal return to Austin Friday.

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Weekend music preview: Reverend Horton Heat, Hard Proof, Peligrosa, Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

With Christmas just around the corner, Austin music fans might assume there is not much going on in the "live music capital" this weekend. They may be surprised to learn there are plenty of shows happening. Psychobilly pioneer, Reverend Horton Heat will be at Emo's with Dale Watson and Two Tons of Steel. At nearby Antone's Mingo Fishtrap and Hard Proof Afrobeat will get the dance party going. If you still have last minute gifts to buy, you can do it with a full bar and live music at... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Weekend music preview: 5 Austin shows you should know about...and see live

Even though summer does not officially begin until June 20, considering the temperatures and plethora of hot shows coming up we are going to go ahead and call it summer in Austin now. See our list to learn about five live music performances you should know about this weekend. Ok, so the shows actually start tonight (Wednesday) but there is a little something for everyone; Jamaicanmusic, Alt-country, Latin and electronic sounds are all represented in our preview. We even got the scoop on a special guest at Friday's Austin Music Volume 12 CD release... continue reading at Examiner.com

Weekend music preview: The Couch, My Education, North Miss All-Stars, Wild Child

Austin live music offerings this weekend are stock full of great local acts like Les Rav, The Couch, Lord Buffalo, My Education andWild Child. Austin City Limits Festival veterans, North Mississippi All-Stars will stop by The Parish Saturday for titillating country-blues. The trio's Do512 Lounge Session taping a couple years ago was memorable. Most of the concerts listed below are affordable, so ... Continue reading at Examiner

Weekend music preview: Cilantro Boombox, TWWL, Politics, Twin Shadow, Pelons

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Welcome rainy weather has arrived in Austin this weekend along with a host of great local music shows to celebrate the Fall weather along with Mexican Independence Day. This weekend preview includes sold-out Twin Shadow performances (and a chance... continue reading at Examiner.com

Weekend music preview: Psych Light & Sound Fest, Wild Frontier Fest, GrulkeFest

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We may have to re-brand Austin "The Live Music FESTIVAL Capital of the World" with three music festivals planned this weekendand Austin City Limits Festival and Fun Fun Fun Fest still ahead. Friday, The Psychedelic Light and Sound Festival hits 29th Street Ballroom at Spider House while on Saturday Wild Frontier Fest and... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Weekend music preview: Ruta Maya end, Vivogig Launch, Funk Ark, Toadies Fest

This weekend Austin is rotating back to a full schedule with college football kicking off (Hook 'Em!), school starting and the promise of Fall beginning.. There are several good shows you should be aware of. Some are nostalgic like the closing of Ruta Maya and the last show ever there tonight. Others are beginnings like theVivogig (concert photo app) Launch Party withGirl in a Coma or.. Read more at Examiner.com

Weekend music preview: Night Fever, Quiet Company, Keep Austin Weird Festival

Summertime is officially upon us in the Live Music Capital. That means local bands galore in Austin.The majority of undergraduate students have left for break, giving the town back to the core music fan base just in time for Keep Austin Weird Festival (Saints of Valory, Ian McLagan), Night Fever Vol XXVI, Quiet Company, My Education and lots more. Have a look at the preview below and plan to attend a show and support local music.


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Weekend music preview: The Greatcoats CD release set for Friday at Frank

Power-pop quartet, The Greatcoats have released their debut EP, "Find Someone Else" last month and are performing the new material at their EP release atFrank Friday. They will be performing with The Sweet Nuthin, Jason Ludwig and Featherface. Examiner had a chance to catch a bit of The Greatcoats set last month at Hotel Vegas. Continue reading...

Weekend music preview: All My Friends | Battles | Hacienda | Zombie Uprising

A bye week for the University of Texas football team this weekend means there are a ton of Festivals happening in Austin. The Gypsy Picnic Tailer Food Festival, The Austin Film Festival and the Texas Book Festival are all happening over the first "real" weekend of Fall. Along with an event-packed schedule, there are so many great shows over the next couple of days; our live music preview only scratches the surface.

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Weekend music preview: Utopia Fest | The Soldier Thread | Nightfever Vol XVII

This weekend the live music options are as diverse as Austin. There is alt country, psychedelic rock, indie rock, cutting edge DJ tracks and Latin tunes all on tap. Friday, Utopia Fest, a different kind of music festival begins and Grateful Dead cover to beat all cover bands, Dark Star Orchestra is slated to perform at ACL Live at the Moody. Saturday, fans have a choice between and all-acoustic show featuring The Soldier Thread or the Nightfever Vol XVII J Boogie album release party. We are going to try to hit both shows because we dislike having to choose between the two. Sunday, arguably the greatest Latin percussionist alive, Texas-born, Poncho Sanchez will be in town. 

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Weekend music preview: Calm Blue Sea | Boxing Lesson | White Denim | BB King

After spending most of last week out of town (and feeling a bit left out) it seemed appropriate to pen another weekend preview with all the great live music on tap in Austin. There is an exceptional double-bill, The Boxing Lesson and The Calm Blue Sea on Friday. Saturday our favorite local, progessive, rock band, White Denim is performing and Kebabalious is picking up the tab. Possibly the most famous blues guitarist alive, B.B. King will grace the ACL Live Moody Theater stage Sunday. Even a novice music fan could accidentally stumble upon a great show in the "Live Music Capitol" over the next few days. 

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Weekend music preview: Saints of Valory + Soldier Thread | Shapes Have Fangs

Austin music dominates this weekend's live music preview topped by an outstanding double bill, The Soldier Thread and Saints of Valory Friday at Stubb's BBQ.

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