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.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Best Free Week Pick is Saturday January 8, 2011
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Kicks Ass!!!
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band was in town this weekend "Kicking Ass." They performed on Saturday December 18, 2010 at Stubb's Bar-B-Que Indoors in Austin, Texas.
I first heard of The Reverend Peyton back in May when someone gave me a copy of their latest album, "The Wages." That individual was aware of my diverse taste in music and thought I'd like it. Well, I listened to the album and just liked the hell out of it. The Big Damn Band has an interesting sound and is high energy. Their music mixes bluegrass, hillbilly and alternative rock into a sound which, for me, is reminiscent of a 60's group called Canned Heat. Canned Heat performed a song titled, "Rollin' and Tumblin'," at the Monterey International Pop Music Festival 1967 which caused a deja vue moment. But, good music is good music regardless of time.
Stubb's indoor venue was packed and the crowd was anxious. If you've heard The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band's music, then you would understand the anticipation. When the Big Damn Band came on to the stage, the crowd cheered, yelled and hollered. Below you get a taste of what the audience saw and their reaction to bands showmanship.
"Clap Your Hands"
"Everything's Raising"
If you have a chance to see The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band perform, by all means go to a show. Here's the show link: Upcoming Shows
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Austin Vida & Go Hispano Present Sexy Marvin at Stubb's
Austin Vida and Go Hispano presents Sexy Marvin, produced by Vivo Alternativo.
Venue: Stubb's Bar-B-Q (indoors) 801 Red River in Austin, Texas
Date: March 31, 2010
Time: Doors Open at 9:00 PM
Line Up: Rubik, Vinyl Dharma and Sexy Marvin
Cost: $8 Advance and $10 at the door
Tickets: Available at www.frontgatetickets.com
"Sexy Marvin is an indie band from Monterrey, Mexico who made their name after opening shows for Muse, The Killers and Coldplay. They are heavily influenced by Brit-pop and bands like Depeche Mode, Interpol and of course, Morrissey. Mexicans love Moz more than anyone. You'll love them too." (Source: www.ianlovesmusic.blogspot.com)
View and listen to Sexy Marvin's "Follow," I know you'll like it:
"Opening for Sexy Marvin is Austin's own, Vinyl Dharma. Those of you who have been following the Austin indie scene for a while know the name. They were on MTV2 Austin Week back in 2008 and made quite the name for themselves around that time. Theses young Latino, Rio Grande Valley transplants are a good fit to play with Sexy Marvin. Their influences and sound is similar but different enough not to be too "samesy". Vinyl Dharma reminds me of bands like New Order. I'm looking forward to seeing them live again. Check them our here on MTV2." (Source: www.ianlovesmusic.blogspot.com)
Rubik is an Alternative/Grunge/Brit Pop band from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. They have been together for seven years and their popularity has steadily grown in Mexico and now in the U.S. They first came to Austin in November 2009 to play El Sol y La Luna, a popular venue on Sixth Street. I did get to see Rubik in February at Ruta Maya Coffee House and Organic Coffee Importing in South Austin, Texas and they made more fans with their fantastic music and sound. I do have to say that I do like the rapport that they establish with the audience, it's warm and witty. I'm looking forward to seeing them perform again because I became a fan as well.
Hope to see you there!
