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Austinist Show Giveaway: Hot Hot Heat at Emo's
Still energized after Monday evening’s Gogol Bordello show? No need to slow down because Hot Hot Heat are in town tonight to supply dance friendly ditties for further boogying. The Canadian outfit will play Emo’s in support of their latest effort, Happiness Ltd. For a chance to win free tickets and for details on the show, continue reading after the jump. And ready yourself for an assortment of new wave inspired, synth-riddled melodies. "Bandages" on...
Austinist Show Preview: Ron Sexsmith at Stubb's
Ron Sexmith has been making music since the age of 14, when he formed his first band. The Canadian singer-songwriter arrives in town Tuesday night in support of his tenth release, Time Being, out now on IronWorks Music. Sexsmith has returned to producer Mitchell Froom, reviving a partnership that launched his major-label career in the mid-90’s. Time Being continues in the artist’s tradition of combining folk nuances with pretty pop and introspective lyrics. Attendees...

