Before we get into things this week, we have a few pieces of music news. First, our photographer Steve Hopson is showcasing some of his favorite shots at the Hyde Park Grill from February 23rd to April 3rd. The exhibit is called "Where Music Meets the Eye," and the opening is this Wednesday from 5-7. Spencer Perskin of Shiva's Headband Experience will perform, and you can read more here. more ›

This SXSW, Better Than The Van has quite the bonanza in store for one lucky band. The local entity, which connects touring artists with city residents offering a place to stay, is giving a van full of goodies from a whole slew of companies (Epiphone, Zildjian, Taye Drums, Ernie Balls, and D’Addario, to name a few) on March 20th at a yet to be disclosed spot. Check out the complete list of swag and sign up at on the BTTV website. And follow BTTV on Twitter to find out where exactly you need to be to take home this mega prize. more ›

Having trouble getting over the hump? Midweek malaise got you down? Turn that frown upside down at Beerland this Wednesday. Better Than The Van and Do512 have put together a nice little free happy hour show featuring Ringo Deathstarr, Visitors, and O’Brother to nudge us towards the promised land that is the weekend. more ›

There's a Save Austin Music meeting tonight at 7 p.m. If you can't attend physically at 3708 Woodbury Dr. (behind Ruta Maya & Penn Field, S. Congress & Ben White), join them online here. more ›