Austin Vida: The Only Latin Free Week Showcase

Free Week, January 1-9, 2011, in Austin, Texas is over. Of all the Free Week shows that I went to, the Austin Vida showcase at Stubb's Bar-B-Q was the best show of all week. I say that because it was the only, and possibly first, show which featured a variety of exceptional bands made up of Latinos. This is the third year I've attended Free Week shows and I truly hope that the over whelming success of this Latin showcase will set the stage for future Latin showcases during Free Week and on an everyday basis. I also have to say that the success of Austin Vida's show was attributed to the selection of the bands for the showcase. The bands came from local, regional and international talent, plus they also had their own distinct sound and charisma.

Even though I call this show a "Latin" showcase, all the bands performed mainly in English including Sour Soul which is from Mexico. Latinos like all types of music. We play rock, funk, punk and alternative music in English but because of our heritage, in many cases we add a different flavor to the music we play.

Check out the live performances of the four bands that performed at Stubb's and I think you'll agree that these bands really rocked.

Sour Soul from Mexico City
plays Indie/Psychedelic/Rock


The Young Maths from McAllen, Texas
plays Garage/Idie/Punk


Hydra Melody from San Antonio, Texas
plays Experimental/Progressive/Rock


Vinyl Dharma from Austin, Texas
plays Indie/Rock/Electronic


More showcases are being planned in the future so stay up to date at Austin Vida or Austin Vida Facebook page.

Best Free Week Pick is Saturday January 8, 2011

Austin Vida is presenting a very special Free Week Showcase at Stubb's indoor stage this Saturday. Although this is the first year Austin Vida has presented a Free Week showcase, they have a very successful track record of very exceptional and creative shows. This showcase is special because first, it's Free Week, second, this showcase features four very exceptional bands made up of very talented Latinos and third, this showcase has a local, regional and international reach. The bands are no strangers to the Austin music scene, they definitely have a presence and a fan following. See you there.

Venue: Stubb's Bar-B-Q 801 Red River Austin, Texas 78701

Cost: FREE/No Cover Charge

Other Details: Doors open at 9:00 PM, Inside Show, All Ages welcome

Musical Line-up:


Sour Soul - Mexico City, Mexico - Psychedelic/Rock/Soul


The Young Maths - McAllen, Texas - Garage/Indie/Punk


Hydra Melody - Helotes, Texas - Experimental/Progressive/Rock


Vinyl Dharma - Austin, Texas - Alternative/Electronica/Indie



do512 provides an excellent link to all of the Free Week Events. Check it out.

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FREE WEEK January 1-9, 2011 in Austin, Texas

The first week of January is a special time for the Austin music scene, musicians and music lovers. "Free Week," January 1-9, 2011 is here. It's like an extension of the Christmas Holidays and if you're like me, I don't have a lot of money left over from all the gift giving. So Free Week comes at a perfect time. Free is the key word. "No Cover Charge" to get into many of the clubs or venues in downtown Austin, Texas, "The Live Music Capitol of the World." There are nine days of music, 100 plus local and regional bands playing nightly, all types of music to please every musical taste and it's FREE. It's like a mini-music festival which doesn't require standing in line for a costly wrist band or confined to a fenced in area. You have an open downtown area with most of, if not all, the clubs within walking distance of each other. The weather should be good, not like last year's freeze, and the atmosphere festive.

This will be my third Free Week and I have already planned the dates, times and the bands that I want to see for the week. So if you live in Austin, show your support or if you're outside of Austin, you're welcome to come for the music and fun.

The first year, one of the clubs I ventured into was Beerland and saw The Flame Trick Subs. I really liked them and their "psycho-billy." Check them out.


The second year, I was at Red 7 for some hard ass Punk. The Lower Class Brats was one of the bands that night. Hardcore, check it out.



An excellent link to see all the week's activity is do512.com. Check it out.

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Free Week Pick for Friday January 7, 2011

The Beauty Bar is presenting a fantastic show for Friday of Free Week in Austin, Texas. No Charge to get into most venues and clubs during January 1-9, 2011. What a deal! and it is a big deal when you've got the premier bands in Austin on a Friday night.

The music for this event will cover several genres. Este Vato will bring the Latin Fusion element, Roxy Roca brings the Soul sound, Maneja Beto brings the "Indie en Español" mix and Brownout drives the Funk sound home.

This show is one of if not the best show of Free Week.

Venue: Beauty Bar located on 617 E. 7th Street Austin, Texas 78701.

Other Details: No Cover All Week. 21 years old and up. More details at do512.

Musical Line-Up:

Este Vato


Roxy Roca


Maneja Beto


Brownout

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Free Week Pick for Tuesday January 4, 2011

Red River Noise is presenting a showcase at The Parish this Tuesday of Free Week here in Austin, Texas. Free Week means there is no cover charge in most clubs and venues from January 1-9, 2011.

Venue: The Parish located at 214-C 6th Street Austin, Texas 78701

Musical Line-up:

Doors Open at 8:00 PM
-Final Exam at 9:00 PM
-New Roman Times at 10:00 PM
-MoTelAviv at 11:00 PM
-Stereo Is A Lie at 12:00 AM

Cost: No Charge

Other Details: All Ages, more details also available at do512

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