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BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – OCTOBER 11-OCTOBER 17, 2012 Thursday, October 11, 2012 ACL Live at Moody Theater: Erykah Badu, the Gaslamp Killer Antone’s: The Black Lips, Not in the Face, A Giant Dog Cactus Cafe: Patterson Hood & the Downtown Rumblers The Continental Club: The Whiskey Sisters, Igor & the Red Elvises, Ruby […]
At long last, the 2012 ACL Music Festival Week is finally upon us! My absolute favorite weekend of the year out at Zilker Park here in Austin and a true feast for the senses for the festival-loving, music-craving, fun-seeking sort. Granted, as with most annual ACL lineups, this year’s is jammed packed with amazing talent, […]
BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – OCTOBER 5-OCTOBER 10, 2012 Friday, October 5, 2012 Oktoberfest (Fredericksburg, TX): Through Sunday, October 7th ACL Live at Moody Theater: The Australian Pink Floyd Antone’s: The Lost Bayou Ramblers, the Bellfuries Bass Concert Hall: David Byrne and St. Vincent The Belmont: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Learning Secrets The Broken […]
BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2012 Thursday, September 27, 2012 Fantastic Fest: Various venues Cactus Cafe: James Hyland Continental Club Gallery: Wendy Colonna, Tameca Jones Gruene Hall (Gruene, TX): Reckless Kelly, Erik Larson & Peacemaker Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Jeff Lofton Trio Saxon Pub: Patrice Pike, Eightysixxed, Allie Farris, Luke Bell […]
One of the most important days of the year for the Austin music community and I hope you’ll do your part to help! http://www.HealthAllianceForAustinMusicians.org – http://www.myhaam.org “Keeping Music in Austin Alive and Well” 7th Annual HAAM BENEFIT DAY Austin, Texas – “Live Music Capital of the World” Tuesday, October 2, 2012 City-Wide Event Hours: 6 […]
Jeff Lofton’s 1950’s Miles Davis Tribute at the Scottish Rite Theater Austin – NPR affiliate KUT describes jazz trumpeter Jeff Lofton as “… a veritable jazz virtuoso. Comparisons are frequently made to Miles Davis – and rightfully so.” Jazz fans can experience this for themselves at Jeff Lofton’s 1950s Miles Davis Tribute at The Scottish […]
BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2012 Thursday, September 20, 2012 Fantastic Fest: Ongoing through September 27 – Various venues ACL Live at Moody Theater: Fiona Apple – POSTPONED Antone’s: Chris Robinson Brotherhood Cactus Cafe: Joe Ely Long Center for the Performing Arts: Michael Franti & Spearhead One World Theatre: Bela Fleck […]
BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2012 Thursday, September 13, 2012 Antone’s: Joe Cocker Hoot Night with Mad Dogs & Englishmen Central Market North Lamar: Lost & Nameless Orchestra La Zona Rosa: Beats Antique, Sorne, Lynx Lucky Lounge: Mayeux & Broussard, Tyler Guthrie, Brian Pounds Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Jeff Lofton Trio […]
Today’s entry is short, but oh so sweet. Among my absolute favorite bands on the planet, Mumford & Sons are set to release their sophomore album, “Babel,” just two weeks from today on September 25th. The followup to their smash debut, “Sigh No More,” has already received a wealth of media acclaim and, personally, my […]
After excellent feedback and further thought, I decided to shake things up with the “This Week In Austin” segment of the blog by picking my “Best Bets” every week, so that the calendar is not so intimidating and you actually have my recommendations for what to do and where to head in this great town. […]
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