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Entries from April 2008

Inner Lights play (not so) secret show today

April 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Local spacerock band (or is that “Hougaze”?) Inner Lights is reportedly playing a set today at Shady’s Tavern (in the Heights on 14th, between Shepherd and TC Jester) as part of the weekly Saturday Secret Show. The fun starts at noon and continues until 5 or 6pm. The bands start at 2pm.
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Come celebrate Record Store Day at local record stores

April 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Join Cactus Music in celebrating Record Store Day today (Saturday, 4.19.08). Stop by Cactus for in-store performances by South Austin Jug Band (12pm) and James McMurtry (3pm) and enjoy the usual refreshments provided by St. Arnold. There will also be free stuff, limited edition vinyl, value priced imports and classic albums, and giveaways.
Vinal Edge and […]

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New video for Pale’s “Glowing Black”

April 18th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Local rock band Pale recently premiered their new video for “Glowing Black” at Etro Lounge. You can now watch the video online here.
More info on Pale can be found at www.myspace.com/palerocks

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Thee Armada, Mechanical Boy and more tonight at Fitz’s

April 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Thee Armada play their “Get Dressed Up Like It’s ’85” show at Fitz’s tonight. 7pm, all ages.
Main Stage: Thee Armada | Parade The Day | The Finalist | Eldridge | Carawae | Great American Actors
Lounge Stage: Mechanical Boy | Novista | The Ride Home | Versecity

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This just in: Matt Sonzala launches podcast

April 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Check it out:
Hey y’all,
Just a quick note to let you know that I have taken my first step towards doing internet radio with my first Podcast. I’m going to try and do these weekly and also plan to start a new show on www.dirtysouthradioonline.com with DJ Rapid Ric. This is all in the works. But […]

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Cat Power at Warehouse Live, April 22

April 15th, 2008 · 2 Comments

The sexy Chan Marshall plays Warehouse Live on April 22nd.

More info can be found at www.warehouselive.com.

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Upcoming Cactus Music in-store concerts

April 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Hayes Carll — this Wednesday, 4.16.08, 6pm [UPDATE: this is postponed due to illness]
South Austin Jug Band — Saturday, 4.19.08, 12pm
James McMurtry — Saturday, 4.19.08, 3pm
Steve Earle, Thursday — 4.24.08, time TBA
Texas Sapphires — Friday, 5.2.08, 6pm
Nelo — Sunday, 5.4.08, 2pm
Old 97’s — Thursday, 5.15.08, 5:30pm
All shows are free. Refreshments provided by St. Arnold Brewery.

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Free Press Block Party wrap-up: it’s all about the music… and perception

April 13th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Yesterday’s Westheimer Block Party, sponsored by Free Press, was a great day of music and sun (well, maybe a bit too much sun). After hooking up with a friend just before noon and visiting new skate shop/art gallery A Front (located next to Darkhorse Tavern on Washington Ave.) and getting me some much-needed Catalina coffee, […]

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KTRU outdoor show today

April 13th, 2008 · No Comments

The line-up includes Rachel Buchman | Taylor/Dove/Cogburn Trio | Social Insects | :::KAI/ROS::: | Balaclavas | Nosaprise | Dead PA | Parts And Labor.
More info here.

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Unwed Sailor at Walter’s April 18th

April 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Post rock band Unwed Sailor, who are touring in support of their excellent new album, Little Wars, play at Walter’s On Washington in Houston this Friday night. I highly recommend checking them out.

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