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December 1, 2008
Legendary rapper and co-founder of Boogie Down Productions KRS-One has canceled his show originally scheduled for this Friday, Dec. 5 at Flamingo Cantina. Saturday's show with Houston's Dope E (South Park Coalition) will go on as planned. Tickets to that show are $5. ...
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In response to economic downturns and the need for local hoodrats to save money all over the music district, Graham Williams (Free Week's founder) has announced an expansion of the annual event. Between January 2nd through the 10th, free week will also be taking place at Mohawk, Club de Ville, Red 7, Beauty Bar and others in addition to the traditional Emo's. ...
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Pasting together swatches of 23 diverse, seemingly random, and very-much-someone-else’s songs could make it seem like DJ/rupture, known to his mother as Jace Clayton, is a plain thief or merely yet another mashupologist who captures the familiar and repackages it in smile-worthy fashion. ...
Continue Reading "The Morning After: Uproot by DJ/rupture"The carnival on HWY-71/290 between South Congress Ave and I-35 opened for business over the holiday weekend. It'll remain in operation for the next three weeks, Monday through Sunday, with admission more or less between 4 p.m. and "when they shut down for the night," which can be as late as midnight if there's an audience. "Unlimited Ride" wristbands cost $20, or you can opt to purchase tokens for the various concessions, rides, and...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: South Austin Carnival on HWY-71/290"Austinist contributing photographer Chad Wadsworth stopped by the Parish on Saturday to greet Little Joy and get a sneak peek of what to expect during their soundcheck. ...
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December 1, 2008
Suicide Squeeze Records have announced their SXSW '09 showcase, including performances from These Arms Are Snakes, Past Lives, Human Highway, Cotton Jones, and The Coathangers....
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Although you will never get another opportunity to experience the magic of Pink Floyd’s original line-up, live in concert, you may still be able to catch Roger Waters or David Gilmour peddling their wares solo, or attend the occasional special event for the ages. However, your best (and most realistic) bet to enjoy the plethora of Floyd classics in a mesmerizing setting might be Paramount’s LaserSpectacular: Featuring The Music Of Pink Floyd. The show began in 1986 in San Antonio and can now tag itself as the “Longest Touring Theater Show in History!” Tickets for the February 13th Laser Spectacular at the Austin Music Hall go on sale this Saturday but we have two tickets to give away today! Enter (further) below for your chance to be there on the 13th, and then duly begin your personal mission to obtain 3D glasses, and the odd hallucinogenic substance, no doubt....
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