Music festival preview: Austin City Limits announces best lineup in years

Late last night, promoter C3 Presents posted the new Austin City Limits Festival lineup. At first glance it looks better than any announcement by ACL Festival in the past few years. We were hoping for Neil Young and Crazy Horse and they are is in the lineup. So are the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iggy Pop and the Stooges and Florence + the Machine to name some of the headliners. After hearing rumors for years that C3 landed Neil Young and RHCP... Read more at examiner.com

Weekend music preview: The White White Lights, The Boxing Lesson, Black Pistol Fire

While there are several good national touring acts coming through Austin this weekend (M83, Flogging Molly) the local music scene is heating up for Summer with appearances byPolitics, The White White Lights, The Greatcoats, The Boxing Lesson and Black Pistol Fire.Our preview this weekend includes a couple FREE shows so pay attention kids there is a much ground to cover this week. We will get started with what is happening tonight in the Live Music Capital. 


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Live music review: Panchanga Fest touted big name acts, cooler weather

Music festivals can be taxing, crowded and confusing, we wrote a post about it a while back. There has been a recent trend towards creating music festivals that cover a particular genre, thereby limiting the audience size. Old Settler's Folk Festival, FunFunFun Fest and Austin Psych Festival are all great examples of music festivals that draw a lot of fans, but not the 70,000 plus that cram into Zilker Park for Austin City Limits Festival due to the niche each festival serves.


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Weekend music preview: Boxing Lesson, Calm Blue Sea, Pachanga, Jane's Addiction

The Austin local live music scene has a number of notable performances scheduled this weekend in addition to appearances by national acts, Jane's Addiction, Los Lonely Boys, Brownout and Puerto Rican sensations Calle 13. Notable Austin bands in the clubs this weekend; The Boxing Lesson, Residual Kids, Megafauna, The Calm Blue Sea, Ume and Ringo Deathstarr. Los Lonely Boys and Calle 13 are headlining the Pachanga Latino Music Festival at Fiesta Gardens. Brownout is also slated to play the fifth annual Latino fest. There is much to cover... Keep reading on Examiner.com

Live music review: Ziggy Marley turned ACL Live into a reggae palace Wednesday

For most music fans, Bob Marley is a mythical, legendary reggae artist they never got to see in person because he passed away some time ago. Marley's son, Ziggy looks and sounds much like his famous father. On Wednesday evening at The Moody Theater at ACL Live, he turned the venue into a reggae palace, rightfully assuming the role of heir to the throne vacated by his father's untimely death.


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Kong Screen Printing is participating in Springboard: Deep East Studio Showcase Saturday

Kong Screen Printing who have gained exposure recently for their hit "Welcome to Austin" t-shirt design is participating in Springboard this Saturday at Artpost in East Austin. Springboard is a free, open studio event that includes some of the larger studio complexes in Deep East Austin including Artpost (event location), Bay 6 Studios, Big Medium, Pump Project, Pigoata Studios (next to Bay 6) and the Pump Project Satellite. Our next event is right around the corner, this Saturday, May 5 from 2-9 p.m.

Springboard is a great opportunity to see art and meet artists. Whether you are a first-time visitor, a returning patron, or an art-o-phile who needs their studio-viewing fix before the annual East Austin Studio Tour in November. Browse the studios, experience the huge variety of art, be inspired by the creativity of each unique space.

The tour is self-guided. The locations are in close proximity to one another so consider bringing your bike for easy travel! Delicious, gourmet Coolhaus Ice Cream Sandwiches will be available for guests!

Kong Screen Printing was founded by Bruce Braden who entered into a partnership with artist and Fine Art print maker, Ryan Burkhart last year. The partnership has already paid huge dividends as the pair produced a hit t-shirt design just before the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive, Film and Music Festival began this past March. The now infamous design has been customized for a local bar, been purchased by folks across the country and struck a nerve among Austin residents all at the same time.

The T-Shirt everyone is talking about

While Bruce and Ryan have fun producing hand-made, clever t-shirt designs, Kong also produces studio quality prints for visual artists and their patrons who demand high-quality, professional prints and reproductions. Kong also prints promotional items for clients like custom t-shirts, beer coozies, postcards and more. They can likely figure out how to print on any surface you want. The fact that they are nice, friendly folks is an added bonus for their clients.

Stop by Springboard on Saturday and meet the Ryan (Bruce is out of town). Bruce and Ryan also have a penchant for producing great micro brews. There may even be some kind beers laying around the studio to sample on Saturday. Come out and see for yourself and join the after party following Springboard. You can RSVP on Facebook here.

The Mill next door (now connected to Artpost by gates) will have art, live music and will host “Springboard After Dark” featuring DJ Bobby West, Joanna Barberra, Radiola and Those Nights participating in an art jam until 11p.m..

                          

Welcome our newest artists:
  Jason Webb, Lucy MacQueen, Sara Vanderbeek,  Kasey Short, Laura Dray, and Ryan Burkhart


                                     What: Springboard - Deep East Studio Showcase

                                     When: Saturday, May 5, 2-9 pm

                                     Where : Kong Screenprinting at Artpost and The Mill 

                                                     4704 E Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702 (map)

Experience new works in sculpture, painting, screen-printing, jewelry, handmade boots, and audio electronics, and explore experimental work in progress with the artists.

Ryan Burhart

Artpost

Tina Schwieger

Artpost

Foster Talge

Jason Webb

Bruce Braden

         

Live music review: Lee Fields soul passion delighted fans at Continental Club

Austin Concerts Examiner is would like to introduce you to our guest writer, Rachel Silva who is a music fan and writer. We met Rachel on Twitter nearly three years ago while chatting about great music and our mutual fondness of And You Will Know Us by the Trail of the Dead. Thankfully,  she offered to cover Lee Fields at the last minute when we realized we had overbooked shows to cover last week. On to the review...

If you forgot what funk means and looked it up, will likely see a picture of Lee Fields, in his suit posing and knowing that he’s still got it.  Right off his newly released album Faithful Man, Lee Fields and the Expressions captivated the audience with what we call a soulful, funkadelic performance.  If you were not at the Continental Club last week, you definitely missed one heck of a show. Continue reading on Examiner.com...

Stars Gathered for We Walk the Line - Johnny Cash 89th Birthday Tribute Friday

Last Friday was a big day in Austin. Rock, country and blues artists gathered in Austin to honor the legacy of music legend, Johnny Cash with a tribute benefit, We Walk the Line in honor of what would have been the rebel singer's 80th birthday.

Continue reading on Examiner.com Stars gathered for We Walk the Line - Johnny Cash 80th birthday tribute Friday - Austin Concerts | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/article/stars-gathered-for-we-walk-the-line-johnny-cash-80th-birthday-tribute-friday#ixzz1ssQuoVKC

Live music review: Trail of Dead open new Belmont venue with eclectic set list Continue reading on Examiner.com Live music review: Trail of Dead open new Belmont venue with eclectic set list

By now, Austin music fans are aware The Belmont has reopened as a live music venue. Although the remodeled location hosted SXSW showcases and parties last month, the official opening was this past weekend. Austin indie-rockers, And You Will Know Us by the Trail of the Dead  headlined Saturday's Grand Opening party. There were a few rough patches at the start of the set

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Weekend music preview: AMF, Delta Spirit, Trail of the Dead, Quiet Company

We took a look at what is coming down the pipe for music fans this weekend and the calendar looks a lot like the official start of concert season in Austin. A slew of great performances are slated for this weekend. Today's preview includes The Belmont official opening weekend with Mike Relm, All My Friends (AMF) on Friday and Live Music Capital veterans, Trail of the Dead headlining the party on Saturday. Quiet Company

Continue reading on Examiner.com Weekend music preview: AMF, Delta Spirit, Trail of the Dead, Quiet Company - Austin Concerts | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/concerts-in-austin/weekend-music-preview-amf-delta-spirit-trail-of-the-dead-quiet-company#ixzz1rq8XNaZa