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I got my car back (Cost: $193.70), and was headed to my brother's house when I stumbled on this sundrenched house party with Austin's Bright Light Social Hour, who play

I was about to mosey on to the next venue, but when I went to where I left my car at the Jack In The Box next door, it was

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 I missed catching Duchess Says when I was at Pop Montreal last October, and again when they were in New York for CMJ. I also missed their first four shows here this

 Austin woke up this morning to cloudy skies and 40 degree weather, which has put a significant damper on all the outdoor day shows on the east side. Crowds are

During SXSW, I've seen gigs in galleries, in grocery stores, even once in a Salvation Army store. But, this (free) show at the 21st Co-Op is something else altogether: it's

Back on the east side, I wandered into the back garden of Shangri-La: one of many former drunk dives that have been rehabilitated into hospitable boites, complete with back patio

They call this the "Tiniest Bar In Texas," but the vibe is anything but. Nice, big outdoor patio with $3 Lone Star tall boys and some fine country/blues onstage. Not

East Austin may be this town's boho heart – with its art galleries and junkyards (some of which are indistinguishable) – but the west side has its share of delights,