Live music preview: Wheeler Brothers headline Paramount Saturday - win tickets

Austin upstart musical act, The Wheeler Brothers are set to headline KUTX Live at The Paramount Theater Saturday for what guarantees to be a great Thanksgiving weekend concert. After spending much of the past year on the road in support of their second full-length album "Gold Boots Glitter," The Wheelers return to their hometown for a special performance with Drew Smith's Lonely Choir. Smith produced their recent release. If you have not seen Smith perform, you will be pleasantly surprised at how good this musician's musician is onstage. Check out how to win two tickets... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Live music review: Fun Fun Fun Fest Day 3: MGMT, Jurassic 5, Bonobo, The Polyphonic Spree, Cayucas

The final day of Fun Fun Fun Fest at Auditorium Shores in Austin on Sunday found us weary but willing. Our photographer, Emily Lim was excited about Cayucas from Los Angeles performing an early set and made to the venue in time to grab a few choice shots. She hung around for the joyous romp that is The Polyphonic Spree, a large, symphonic band that wears matching choir robes as if they were participating in a church service. We made sure to... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Live music review: Fun Fun Fun Fest Day 2: MIA, Ice-T, Television, Chelsea Light Moving, Geographer

The eighth edition of Fun Fun Fun Fest at Auditorium Shores in Austin concluded Sunday and we have more photos from Emily Lim. This time our slideshow features images from the second day of performances by MIA,Body Count (Ice-T), Television, Chelsea Light Movingand Geographer. The booming bass during the headlining set by MIA at the Orange Stage sent our photographer's... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Live music review: Nine Inch Nails record historic ACL TV episode

Over the past 39 seasons, television's longest runningmusic show, Austin City Limits (ACL TV) has had some legendary performers on the show. From country legends like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash to rockers Radiohead and Jack White last season many incredible artists have been guests in the studio. Perhaps no act has generated as much excitement as industrial rockers Nine Inch Nails did prior to their... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Live music review: Portugal. The Man jammed out at debut ACL TV taping

While heavy storms drenched an already soggy Austin with up to nine inches of rain last night, Portugal. The Man was busy recording their debut Austin City Limits TV (ACL TV) taping in front of an enthusiastic studio audience. The quintet from Portland played a psych-rock heavy, 13-song set that drew heavily from their acclaimed latest album, "Evil Friends" produced by Danger Mouse. The band set the tone for the evening with opening song... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Live music preview: Dark Side of the Rainbow - A Pink Floyd Experience

Friday night at Austin Music Hall a special, live performance of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" will take place featuring some of Austin's best local musicians. The show which benefits Anthropos Arts merges inspiration from the classic film, The Wizard of Oz with Pink Floyd's epic album. The event will open with Christian Bland and the Revelators channeling a concert from the UFO Club (see video on left) circa 1966 when Floyd was led by original vocalist, Syd Barrett. Popular songs from across the Floyd discography will follow, culminating with a dramatic... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Live music review: Local Natives honored to tape debut ACL TV episode (Photos)

There is a special feeling attending an Austin City Limits TV (ACL TV) taping (like getting to peek behind the curtain). During Austin City Limits Music Festival, when artists appear on the show a heightened sense of excitement permeates the theater as it did last night when Local Natives made their ACL TV debut. The Los Angeles indie rock quintet only has... Continue reading at Examiner.com

ACL festival review: Day 3 - Atoms for Peace, Lionel Ritchie, Tame Impala, White Denim, Peterson Brothers Band (Photos)

Thom Yorke of Atoms for Peace                        Photo: Suzanne Cordeiro

The first weekend of Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival wrapped up Sunday with beautiful weather. The cold front that moved in Friday evening kept the high temperature below 85 degrees and brought drier air to Austin. For the first time in several years it did not rain during the event. The conditions meant it was comfortable for music fans and Examiner who witnessed sets byAtoms for Peace, Tame Impala, White Denim... Continue reading at Examiner.com

ACL festival review: Day 2 - The Cure, Wilco, Kendrick Lamar, Haim

Robert Smith of The Cure                      Photo: Suzanne Cordeiro

The second day of Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival began much like Friday with hot, humid weather. That all changed after the sun went down and chilly winds from a cold front moved in. The weather may have caught some festival goers ill-prepared, but Examiner was ready. We caught Wilco displaying musical excellence at the Samsung Galaxy Stage performing in their traditional sun down slot. We watched... Continue reading at Examiner.com

ACL Festival Day 1 recap: FIDLAR, Savages, Pinback, Black Angels, Purity Ring (Photos)

The 12th annual Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival got off to a good start yesterday in Austin's Zilker Park yesterday. For the first time, the festival has expanded to two weekends of performances. Friday marked only the first of six days of live music on eight stages spread across the park. Our coverage focuses on buzz acts... Continue reading at Examiner.com