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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
SXSW releases music grid
SXSW has released the schedule of bands set to play official showcases during the March 13-18 festival. There are still a few gaps, including Stubb’s, some of the free Auditorium Shores shows and probably a few bigger names that haven’t been announced yet.
Initial observations:
Auditorium Shores: Free shows at Auditorium Shores will feature The Shins, M. Ward and Little Hurricane on Thursday, Counting Crows and Diamond Rugs on Friday. Saturday night’s lineup has not yet been announced.
ACL Live: Nothing is listed for Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday. Friday’s showcase includes Bomba Estereo, Juanes, The Magnetic Fields and the War on Drugs.
Austin Music Awards: Happening at Austin Music Hall on Wednesday, March 14, with performances by Quiet Company, Ruthie Foster and many others.
The White Horse: The new Comal Street venue has Ray Wylie Hubbard and Billy Joe Shaver on March 14.
Emo’s East and the Beauty Ballroom: Not currently listed as official venues.
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Esme Barrera Fan Club Band joins Polyphonic Spree TONIGHT
The Esme Barrera Fan Club Band will be joining The Polyphonic Spree at La Zona Rosa tonight for “She’s A Rainbow.”
The Spree is donating 25% of merch sales to the Girls Camp Rock Austin, where Barrera was a counselor.
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Wednesday music links: Willie Nelson, the Gyspy Kings, the Beach Boys
Willie Nelson will play the Backyard April 21. The Gipsy Kings play May 5. The pre-sale for both shows happens today at 10 a.m., the rest of the tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Go to thebackyard.net for more info and to purchase tickets.
The Beach Boys 50th anniversary tour, which features Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks, is coming to Grand Prairie and the Woodlands, but not Austin. They are performing at Bonnaroo, however, which means there is a possibility that they’ll be at ACL Fest.
Bonnaroo released its lineup yesterday. Radiohead, Phish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beach Boys will play, as well as Austin-area acts Gary Clark Jr., White Denim and Sarah Jarsoz.
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SXSW Band of the Day: Hip Hop Pantsula
From: South Africa
Website: www.myspace.com/hiphoppantsula
In 50 words or fewer: South African rap star Jabulani Tsambo, aka Hip Hop Pantsula or HHP, has collaborated with Nas, Snoop Dog and K’Naan.
Could Fit On A Bill With: All of the above.
Move over Manu Chao: HHP raps in several languages, including South African language Setswana.
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Tonight’s picks: Cut Hands at ND
Cut Hands at ND.William Bennett is best known for his extreme/offensive/hilarious power electronics outfit Whitehouse — hideous distortion, maximum pain. This project involves mixing layers of African percussion with noise blasts, creating new and powerful waves of mind-control. Impressive stuff. 501 Interstate 35, entrance at Fifth and Brushy www.ndvenue.com.
Also playing:
- HarMar Superstar, Marijuana Death Squads at the Mohawk
- Polyphonic Spree at La Zona Rosa
- Omar & the Howlers at Waterloo Records
- The Blistering Speeds at Skinny’s Ballroom
