Sweet Songs features music by a number of Austin's notable musical women, many of them mothers, and includes classic children's tunes like "Magic Penny" and "This Little Piggy" along with original compositions about everything from monsters to Bumbo baby chairs. The release this Sunday is a family-friendly brunch, featuring performances by Libby Kirkpatrick, Sarah Sharp, Elizabeth McQueen, Noelle Hampton, Gretchen Janzow and Monica Cravotta (who organized the effort). more ›

THURSDAY [9] music • Ice Age Cobra, Maaster Gaiden at The Mohawk music • Crash Gallery, The Last Gasp, Future Clouds and Radar, Red Leaves at Emo's music • 2nd Annual Miracles on 8th Street at Stubb's ($70, 7pm) music • 2006 Hotel Cafe Tour with Cary Brothers, Rachel Yamagata, Tristan Prettyman, Joshua Radin, Jonah Matranga, Jim Bianco, Sara Bareilles at The Parish Room music • Joshua Radin at Waterloo Records music • CREEPOUT... more ›

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If you don't have a wristband for the music festival, or if you're an anti-SXSW nutjob who still wants to see a few bands tonight, you're in luck. There are a few great shows by local bands tonight that are free, free, free! more ›