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Aquarium Drunkard never disappoints with his SXSW shows. This is a incredibly good lineup! Also FYI the RSVP info should be up pretty soon. Aquarium Drunkard SXSW Party Thursday, March 15th | Noon - 8pm Hype Hotel ( 504 Trinity St ) FREE

One of the few official showcases we will post up but the line up is so impressive we had to share. You MUST have badge or wristband to attend. Pitchfork Official SXSW Showcase: Doors at 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Fiona Apple 9:30 p.m. Charli XCX 10:30 p.m. Purity Ring 11:30 p.m. Grimes 12:30 a.m. Nicolas Jaar

Come help BLEACH celebrate their newest issue: TOKYO PLUM! We promise to keep you warm and cozy while you dance to the finest tunes provided by special guest dj's: GRIMES!!!, Markus Diffee and DJ Forever 21 on February 29th at Beauty Bar. 21+/ $3 before midnight, $5 after midnight Special Guest DJs: GRIMES, Markus Diffee (Missions), DJ Forever 21 (Alex Gehring of Ringo Deathstarr & FEATHERS) Projected images from Bleach Tokyo Plum Mini pop-up shops by Laced With Romance and Dog &Pony Limited Birds Barber shop free haircut cards giveaway Popcorn by [...]

[ RSVP ] Now in its 6th year, The Big One is back and it's bigger and better than ever. As always, this party is FREE w/ RSVP on Do512 (21+ only, NO exceptions), and complimentary bevies from our awesome sponsors: Shiner Beer, Deep Eddy Vodka, Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort.

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Red Bull Thre3Style Showcase is going down at 8th & Trinity in Austin, TX. Come watch 2012 Thre3style Champion Big Once along with a star-studded lineup that is sure to rock the house. The Talent:Big Once (2012 USA Thre3Style Champion), Hedspin (2012 International Thre3Style Champion), Dan the Automater, Datsik, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Erykah Badu and the Cannabinoids and Headliner Z-Trip will throw down the best party-rockin' sets designed to get your feet moving and bring the house down. Date and Time:March 17, 2012 Doors: 7:00 PMShow starts: 8:00 PM [...]

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FYI, the RSVP down below will let you enjoy the all the daytime shows, but you must be a wristband or badge wearer to catch the shows at night. Filter & Dickies @ SXSW 2012 Thursday, March 15th - Saturday, March 17th Lustre Pearl ( 97 Rainey St ) [ RSVP ]

As previously mentioned by BV Austin , Andy Langer tweeted about a supposed Bon Iver ACL taping going down on April 25th. Today, the incredibly awesome people at Austin City Limits confirmed the newly Grammy winning (and deservedly so) Bon Iver will be performing for the famed show on the aforementioned date. As always if you'd like to have a chance to be one of the lucky ones to win tickets, be sure to become one of their Facebook friends , Twitter amigos , and follow the official [...]

Sennheiser and Paste Present "The Stages on Sixth" Day Parties Wednesday, March 14 - Friday, March 16th | Noon - 6pm The Stage on Sixth | 508 E. 6th St. [ RSVP ]

Reverb SXSW 2012 Party Thursday, March 17th (11am - 5pm) Dirty Dog Bar | 505 East 6th St. [ RSVP ]

Ultra8201 is turning six years old and it's time to celebrate. In honor of the event we have put together a stellar line up featuring some of Austin most exciting bands and paired that with a nightlife extraordinaire. The evening will feature performances by TV Torso, Politics and Young Girls and ULOVEI will be taking photos throughout the evening before finishing the night with one of his signature dance parties. TV Torso: Veterans of the Austin music scene featuring former members of one of my favorite [...]

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BrooklynVegan will be holding it down on 3 stages for 4 days straight at Hotel Vegas and Volstead Lounge this year. Details soon!

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The Lemonheads (or Evan Dando and some other people) will be in Austin at The Mohawk on Feb. 11, performing songs from their most popular and well received record, It's a Shame About Ray . The Lemonheads are one of our favorite 90s bands, and Dando's lyrics are so simple and honest on this record. So although the album was released in 1992 and it's easy to be skeptical, we will no doubt be at this show. We can't wait! The Lemonheads will be accompanied by supporting acts, Meredith Sheldon and Gentlemen Rogues. Buy tickets [...]

From the album "Strange Mercy". Directed by Hiro Murai http://www.ilovestvincent.com/

Big Sir -- the longtime collaboration between singer/composer Lisa Papineau and bassist/composer Juan Alderete (The Mars Volta) -- release their latest album, Before Gardens After Gardens worldwide today. AOL Spinner is streaming the 11-song set in its entirety all week. Listen HERE . Though created mostly in a back and forth between each other's laptops, Before Gardens After Gardens features special guest appearances by The Mars Volta's Cedric Bixler-Zavala on drums, Broken Bells' bassist Jonathan Hischke, multi-instrumentalist Matthieu Lesenechal, violist Heather Lockie (Mike Watt, Listing Ship), Matthew Embree (who also collaborates with Papineau in the duo ME [...]