One of our favorite local acts Sad Accordions have just released a split EP with Monahans , each offering up two songs for the endeavor. It's a limited release being put out by new label Mt. Inadale Records , so we're definitely happy to see a new label spring up with Austin bands in mind. The Accordions track definitely continues to show how the band has improved upon their sound, growing into one of the most complete groups in town. We hope you dig this track, and if [...]
Date 3/5/11 Location Mohawk Doors 9pm Tickets $6 @ Door It really is a weekend for checking out local music isn't it? Tons of bands that we really dig are playing this weekend at great venues on the cheap. Saturday at the Mohawk is one of those great places to stop by while making your weekend plans. The lineup consists of three [...]
All bands will have to grow in order to progress from recording to recording, and that seems to be the place that we find Austin's Sad Accordions today. The band is busy prepping a new EP, The Colors and the Kill , for a March 1st release date. You can grab hand-decorated versions from the band's at their shows this year. Listening to the single from this six-track effort, you get the feeling that the music itself is spreading out, giving the band a bit more variety, and a whole [...]
FREE...it's just about the favorite word that everyone loves to hear, and tonight, compliments of the fine folks at The Austinist, Austin Town Hall, A.V. Club, Futuresounds, Covert Curiosity, and Waterloo Records, you get 4 local bands at Beerland for FREE! Check the poster for details, and if you haven't seen The Redboys, get there early for some pre-teen kids with some serious rock skills.. Recently featured on Futuresounds Song of The Day, a track from Sad Accordions off their upcoming EP.. MP3> Sad Accordions 'Sacrificial Chumpsucker Diatribe'
The Rumble Austin is a FREE monthly showcase that that puts the spotlight on emerging Austin talent. The November edition of The Rumble will take place at Beerland on Wednesday, November 10th, featuring a fantastic lineup that includes Prayer for Animals , The Coast of Nebraska , The Redboys , and Sad Accordions . As always, the show is absolutely FREE , and put together by the collective of Futuresounds , Covert Curiosity , Austin Town Hall [...]
Date 11/10/10 Location Beerland Doors 900p Tickets FREE! It's that time again for another Rumble in Austin at Beerland with some of our favorite local bands. This time our lineup includes Prayer for Animals , The Coast of Nebraska , The Redboys , and Sad Accordions . I mean seriously people, this thing is totally free [...]
Sure, they may be more moody guitars and melancholic keys, but if I weren't going to see The Boogie Nazis/Zlam Dunk tonight at Rubber Gloves, then I would definitely be down at Hailey's catching Austin mod-rockers Sad Accordions. Baruch the Scribe and This Old House open. MP3: Sad Accordions - Sacrificial Chumpsucker Diatribe =w=
We're happy to announce today a little party we're helping put on next weekend at the up and coming music venue Ghost Room . This little shindig is hosted by Above the Radar PR and Do512 along with support from yours truly and End of an Ear Records. The lineup features 3 solid local bands going by the names of Monahans , Sad Accordions and Frank Smith . To make the event even that much more special, we will all be there to celebrate the birth year of [...]
Date 11/5/09 Location Mohawk Doors 8:30pm Tickets $7 @ door with RSVP Our friend over at Austin Eavesdropper had such a good time with her first Blogger Bleet Up back in July that she decided to throw a bigger and better event leading up to Fun Fest on Thursday night. This go around anyone and [...]
Local bands have been dropping new music our way left and right as of late and Sad Accordions decided to get in on the fun. We've really been enjoying this new track from the locals called "Sacrificial Chumpsucker Diatribe" and we wanted to share it with you. It's the first new material from the band in over 4 years and it doesn't disappoint. Enjoy. Download: Sad Accordions - Sacrificial Chumpsucker Diatribe [MP3]
We wanna get sad with these guys in St. Paul tonight.
Here's our recommendations for this week! Also, come be our friend on Twitter (@ Ultra8201 ). Monday (7/20) : Telegraph Canyon at Waterloo Records [ FREE In-Store ] Starts @ 5 Tuesday (7/21) : Pitch Black Jungle, Low Line Caller, Aaron Behrens (GLO) Solo Set at Beauty Bar [$10 Cover] Show @ 10 Jessica Lea Mayfield, Alex Dupree and the Trapdoor Band, Sad Accordions at Stubb's (inside) [ Purchase Tickets ] $10 | Doors @ 8 [...]
St. Vincent captured my attention with the debut release Marry Me, and has been quickly catching the attention of many with the follow up Actor. The sophomore release doesn't stray far from it's predecessor, but only builds on the intriguing sounds of St. Vincent a.ka. Annie Clark, with delicate sounds interwoven with Clark's guitar prowess. One of the more talked about tours this summer, Annie Clark and company, will bring her devilish charm wrapped in sheep's clothing to the Mohawk on Friday night. Anyone who reads this [...]
Everyone's favorite indie songstress Annie Clark (known as St. Vincent ) will be making another much anticipated stop in Austin on Friday. First up is one of those famous free Waterloo Records in-stores going down at 3pm with free keg beer of course. Second is a chance for a full on proper set at Mohawk beginning at 9pm with openers Pattern is Movement . Tickets for this show will run ya $17 and can be bought online now . If you're planning on making it out, stick around after the St. Vincent [...]
Here are our picks for live music in Austin this week, along with a few tunes to get you in the mood. Use the links to get more information about everything. Tonight: The Strange Attractors, Followed by Static at Mohawk Followed by Static - "AADC" Thursday: B Real [...]
Sad Accordions are a band that we were tipped off on by our friend Mike over at the music blog Sonic Itch . After giving them a few listens and the bands music turning up on our most played lists, we thought it was about time to run a feature on the group. The story reads that Sad Accordions got their start many years ago in the metropolis of Houston, TX when founding members Ben Lance and Seth Woods began to play music together. Soon after in 2003, more members joined on and the group relocated to our little city [...]
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