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Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Felice Brothers, Rig 1

Fri. 11/21 | 7:00PM @ Stubb's Bar-B-Q (Downtown)

In 2008 the Nebrasksa-based indie rock star Conor Oberst abandoned the Bright Eyes moniker he's been performing under since his teens, then rounded up a band headed down to Mexico. The result …more»

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I thought I didn’t like Conor Oberst, until I saw him at ACL Fest with the Mystic Valley Band. These guys are true professionals.

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Fun Fun Fun Fest, 2008

Sat. 11/08 | 12:00PM - Sun. 11/09 @ Waterloo Park (Downtown)

Fun Fun Fun Fest will be one of the best things to happen at Waterloo Park in 2008. 4 Stages, 2 Days, indie, dance, punk, rock, comedy...and lots of other fun stuff from all over the map. SAT…more»

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Now in its third year, Fun Fun Fun Fest has become an oasis in Austin’s festival circuit, a curious amalgam of music that benefits from cooler temperatures, smaller crowds, and a DIY spirit.
more at austinchronicle.com

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Calexico w/ The Acorn

Fri. 11/07 | 8:00PM @ Antone's (Downtown)

Led by the creative force of Arizona-based duo Joey Burns and John Convertino, Calexico use elements from various genres to create music that is both unique and worldly. Over the past few year…more»

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Calexico’s latest album, Carried to Dust, moves with a supple beauty, weaving ballads through burnt Southwestern sounds and Latin rhythms on par with 2003 breakthrough Feast of Wire.
more at austinchronicle.com

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EZ Action Election Night Party w/ live music by A Few Nice Things, Black Bone Chil...

Tue. 11/04 | 10:00PM @ Beauty Bar (Downtown)

A rock & roll dance party every Tuesday at The Beauty Bar hosted by DJs Scorpio & Scandalizer. Live musical guests. Tuesday, November 4th live music by A Few Nice Things and Blac…more»

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Red State Blues - A Concert for Change w/ Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings - MOVED T...

Mon. 11/03 | 7:00PM @ La Zona Rosa (Downtown)

Vote to win free tickets! 5 pairs will be given away!! Tickets available at Travis County Democratic Headquarters 1107 N. I-35, Austin TX 78702 8am-9pm through Sunday 11/02 for face value. N…more»

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Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, James McMurtry, and Brownout stump for the Travis County Democratic Party and Sims Foundation. more at austinchronicle.com

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TV On The Radio, The Dirtbombs

Thu. 10/30 | 7:00PM @ Stubb's Bar-B-Q (Downtown)

TV On The Radio became "the next big thing" in 2006 when they released their critically acclaimed third album Return to Cookie Mountain. With the release of their newest album Dear Science, pa…more»

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What began as a quirky indie rock trio from Brooklyn has become a genre-busting quintet mixing doo-wop with punk rock, rap with art rock, strings with computers. more at www.austinchronicle.com

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Bourbon + BBQ Tour featuring: Magnolia Electric Company, Will Johnson (centro-mati...

Thu. 10/30 | 9:00PM - Thu. 10/30 @ The Mohawk (Downtown)

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Belaire doing italian horror film classics, Pataphysics, Reverse X Rays, TJ Lazerp...

Thu. 10/30 | 7:00PM @ Emo's (Downtown)

Belaire plays Italian Horror Movie Scores for a special Halloween show at Emo's with friends Pataphysics, Reverse X-Rays, and TJ Lazerphone. This is a very special show that has been carefull…more»

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The pop group guts Italian horror film soundtracks with Pataphysics and Reverse X Rays. more at www.austinchronicle.com

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Rose Hill Drive w/ Colour Revolt & Ryan Young(Indoors)

Wed. 10/29 | 10:30PM - Mon. 10/29 @ Stubb's Bar-B-Q (Downtown)

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We interviewed Colour Revolt when they came through town with the Breeders in May, read more at bigdiction.net.

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The Backyard's Final Celebration w/ Willie Nelson

Sun. 10/26 | 3:00PM @ The Backyard (West of Mopac)

Come celebrate the final season of The Backyard with Willie Nelson and friends! After 16 years of unforgettable music and memories,  The Backyards will be closing it's doors forever. Th…more»

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See “Off the Record.” more at www.austinchronicle.com

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CAR STEREO (WARS) w/Always Already

Sat. 10/25 | 9:00PM @ Beauty Bar (Downtown)

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Polysics w/ Jaguar Love, Black Gold (lounge)

Sat. 10/25 | 9:00PM @ Emo's (Downtown)

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101X Presents: Cold War Kids w/ A.A. Bondy (outside)

Fri. 10/24 | 9:00PM @ Emo's (Downtown)

Indie rockstars the Cold War Kids quickly have built a name for themselves with a massive amount of blogger appreciation and a constant habit of putting on stellar live shows. The group was in…more»

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Cold War Kids In-Store Performance

Fri. 10/24 | 7:00PM @ Waterloo Records (Downtown)

Refreshments provided by SHINER!

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Eliya Zay Herwick Nicol Benefit Show W/ The Meat Purveyors, Cher Uk, The Sanguinis...

Fri. 10/24 | 8:00PM @ Room 710 (Downtown)

2 year old Eliya Zay Herwick Nicol suffers from Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia of Infancy (NEHI), which is an interstitial lung disease, Failure to Thrive, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease…more»

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Two things Austin bands can’t resist: reuniting and a good cause. more at www.austinchronicle.com

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Bombs Away Baby, Frantic Clam, The Black Squeeze (Black Keys Tribute)

Fri. 10/24 | 10:00PM @ Trophy's (South Central)

$5

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Silent Land Time Machine CD RELEASE W/ Silver Pines & Andrew Tinker

Thu. 10/23 | 7:00PM @ The Parish (Downtown)

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Carrie Rodriguez w/ Eleanor Whitmore

Thu. 10/23 | 8:30PM @ Cactus Cafe (Campus to 183)

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Back Porch is proud to announce the release of Carrie Rodriguez’s She Ain’t Me on August 5th, 2008. more at www.austin360.com

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BLACK SHIPS, The Flood, Xrin Arms + TBA

Thu. 10/23 | 10:00PM @ Red 7 (Downtown)

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In-Store Performance

Thu. 10/23 | 5:00PM @ Waterloo Records (Downtown)

Refreshments provided by SHINER!

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The Golden Boys

Thu. 10/23 @ Creekside Lounge (Downtown)

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Crushes & Many Birthdays!

Thu. 10/23 | 10:00PM @ The Mohawk (Downtown)

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Girl Talk w/ Grand Buffet, Hearts of Darknesses (Outside)

Mon. 10/20 | 9:00PM @ Emo's (Downtown)

Hailing from Pittsburgh, Greg Gillis (Girl Talk) has made himself one of the best known mash-up artists thanks to his two most recent albums. 2006's Night Ripper and 2008's Feed t…more»

111 People Like this Event.  I Like It

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High Places, Mothfight!, The Sour Notes, The Minotaurs (inside)

Wed. 10/15 | 8:00PM @ Emo's (Downtown)

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Brooklyn duo Mary Pearson and Robert Barber’s self-titled Thrill Jockey debut as High Places requires a few intimate visits. more at www.austinchronicle.com

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Stolen Minks, Follow That Bird, Bottle Service

Tue. 10/14 | 7:00PM @ Beerland (Downtown)

5 People Like this Event.  I Like It