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SXSW band of the day: Las Robertas


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Published Feb. 22, 2011 at 3:11 p.m.

From: San Jose, Costa Rica ... In 50 words or fewer: It’s not that hard to find common ground between Phil Spector girl groups and the Jesus & Mary Chain — after all, the Jesus & Mary Chain did it. What makes this band interesting is a decidedly neoprimitive approach to noisemaking and ethereal vocals. It’s the soundtrack to your dreams when you’re down with swine flu ... Could share a bill with: ... My Bloody Valentine ... Tantalizing tidbit: According to their Myspace (kickin’ it

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SXSW Band of the Day: Esben and the Witch


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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 4:11 p.m.

From: Brighton, England ... In 50 words or fewer : Never thought that goth was going to make a resurgence as an influence, but dreams do come true. This trio in another entry into the “Bands that sound kind of goth but look like regular people” genre. Their Matador debut “Violet Cries,” full of lonely tom-toms and woozy chordings, was released Feb. 8 ... (That video is something else, huh?) ... Could share a bill with… Siousxie and the Banshees, Tamryn, the Cure, Puerto Rico

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Review: Trombone Shorty and Los Amigos Invisibles


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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 10:12 p.m.

The parade of the curious, people who appear to be more sightseers than truly devoted fans of the musicians on stage, continues at the new ACL Live at the Moody Theater. They range from the very tall graybeard bopping in an “Austin City Limits” cap to the diminutive pink-haired young woman just a few feet away at the front of the stage for Los Amigos Invisibles on Friday night ... At the introductory rate of $5 a head, an eclectic crowd filled the hall for the world-beat sounds of the

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Duran Duran at SXSW


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 11:01 p.m.

We’ve been debating the pull of 1980s vs. 1990s nostalgia lately, with the ’90s coming out ahead most of the time. We might start taking the other side with this news: Duran Duran will headline a March 16 showcase at Stubb’s during South by Southwest, and submit to a “feature interview” on March 17 at the convention center. Oh, we have questions for you John Taylor! ...

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Capital Metro extends MetroRail service for SXSW


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 10:30 p.m.

Capital Metro is extending its Friday MetroRail hours and adding Saturday service for easier access to South by Southwest events ...

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SXSW band of the day: Yuck


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 6:14 p.m.

From: London ... In 50 words or less: Led by 20-year-old Daniel Blumberg, Yuck sounds a bit like ’90s “modern rock” radio, right down to the obvious Pixies influence and strong melodies getting fuzz-washed. But Blumberg’s songwriting and concise vocals also lend a more literate feel ... They should share a bill with: Okkervil River, Olivia Tremor Control, Pavement ... Before Yuck: Blumberg was signed to XL Recording at age 15 while a member of Cajun Dance Party ...

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Add Jackson Browne to ACL Live schedule


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 5:27 p.m.

Jackson Browne’s acclaimed solo acoustic tour is coming to Austin City Limits Live May 13. Tix go on sale Feb. 25 at Waterloo Records or online at www.acl-live.com ...

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Okkervil, Atlas Sound to play free daytime parties


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 10:35 p.m.

Under the Radar magazine is hosting two free, open-to-the-public parties Thursday March 17 and Friday March 18 at Flamingo Cantina during SXSW. No RSVPs are required, but you have to wonder how crazy the lines outside are gonna be for this one ... Here are set times: ... March 17th: ... 5:00 PM: Atlas Sound (only SXSW show) ... 4:05 PM: The Dears ... 3:15 PM: Lord Huron ... 2:25 PM: Anna Calvi ... 1:35 PM: Yuck ... 12:45 PM: The Dodos ... 12:00 PM: Violens ... March 18th: ... 5:00 PM: Okkervil

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SXSW wristbands now on sale


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 7:35 p.m.
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Wristbands for next month's South by Southwest Music Festival are now on sale ...

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Spank Rock, Asher Roth, DJ Premier to play SXSW


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Two new adds to the schedule electro-rap group Spank Rock and preppy rapper Asher Roth. Also legendary hip-hop producer DJ Premier performing with Nick Javas & NYG’z ... No Lupe Fiasco yet, but with that March 8 album drop date we’re still holding out hope ...

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