Joe Gross writes that 12XU’s “Bring Beer” compilation, which features new recordings from the Golden Boys, Nazi Gold and others and benefits Trailer Space, is a “terrific snapshot” of Austin’s underground rock scene. The 15-song comp is available Satur... »
For this Saturday’s Record Store Day, Austin-based label 12XU is releasing a 15-song compilation, “Bring Beer,” with new recordings from some of Austin’s best, including the Golden Boys, Nazi Gold, Followed By Static and Cruddy (as well as some musicia... »
The Randy Rogers Band, Josh Abbott Band and Stoney LaRue are among the artists that will play the fifth annual Lone Star Jam at the LBJ Lawn on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin on May 5. The festival, previously held in Waterloo Park, is... »
Somebody should have invited U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, a proponent of alternative modes of travel, to come enjoy the festive spectacle of bicycle and pedestrian jams around Austin during SXSW. The alternative gridlock was particularl... »
Another day of SXSW, another day party. Mess With Texas has been one of the biggest annual side parties, a free, day-long festival put on by Austin-based Transmission Entertainment. This year the event moved to the new 1100 Warehouse venue, the former ... »
Happy Friday. A few of today’s unofficial/side parties are listed below. Check out the Austin 360 side party database for more (there is also a mobile version). KUT at the Four Seasons starts at 7 a.m. with Ruthie Foster, Motopony, James Mercer of the ... »
Lucero left the Waterloo Records parking lot in flames late Thursday afternoon. The combustible Memphis-based outfit, whose muscular new “Women and Work” endlessly pulses (the title track) and punches (“Like Lightning”), closed out the record store’s s... »
The Little Willies turned the Waterloo Records parking lot into a glorious roadhouse early Thursday afternoon. “Thanks for coming to see us, the Little Willies…” lead singer and pianist Norah Jones said early on. “…in Big Willie country,” finished sing... »
“Y’all having a good SXSW?” Waterloo records owner John Kunz asked the crowd before a 2 p.m. set from Mississippi-based garage rock band Bass Drum of Death on Wednesday. When it comes to free, daytime performances during SXSW, Waterloo Records, which c... »
One day down, four more to go. A few of today’s unofficial/side parties are listed below. Check out the Austin 360 side party database for more (there is also a mobile version). Rubberneck’s SXSW 2012 Day Party at the Longbranch Inn with Las Ardillas, ... »
SXSW music officially starts today, and with it a lot of unaffiliated parties are happening around town. A few are listed below. Check out the Austin 360 side party database for more (there is also a mobile version). Sons of Hercules, Holy Wave, the Wo... »
“We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash” will be April 20 at ACL Live and already sported a pretty hefty lineup, including Kenny Chesney, Kris Kristofferson, Chris Cornell and Lucinda Williams. More details in our earlier announcem... »
A limited number of SXSW music wristbands are available now at Waterloo Records on 600 North Lamar Blvd. Cost is $175. Click here for more info on SXSW wristbands. »
Die-hard fans started showing up at ACL Live at noon for Radiohead’s “Austin City Limits” taping Tuesday. Fans without tickets. Fans with almost no hope of getting into the hottest show in Austin in years. Many of those queued outside were likely among... »
As usual, Austin's famous indie record store will be a great place to catch fantastic free public shows throughout SXSW music festival. As has been the case for the last several years, Waterloo will transform its parking lot into an outdoor stage while... »
