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Austin Festivals

ACL goes mobile

Eli Watson October 9, 2012

For newcomers and festival aficionados alike, the Austin City Limits Music Festival is a musical maze that can be difficult to venture. It is common to lose friends in a sea of middle-aged spectators laid...

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London songwriter brings back ‘70s American soul music

Elizabeth Williams October 8, 2012

On first listen, Michael Kiwanuka’s debut album Home Again does not sound like it was recorded a mere year ago. The deep, fuzzy warmth of the album makes sounds like some long-lost American soul...

ACL may repeat smoking ban

Alex Raisch September 7, 2012

Smokers attending the Austin City Limits music festival may be constrained for the second year in a row because of a burn ban set for all of Travis County. The Travis County Commissioners Court approved...

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Austin City Council approves ACL extension

Joan Vinson August 27, 2012

Austin City Council approved the extension of ACL Aug. 16 after C3 Presents, the entertainment planning company that produces ACL, and the City of Austin finalized negotiations. The expansion will bring...

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Austin police use efficient measures to manage SXSW crimes

Sarah White March 19, 2012

The growth of South by Southwest over the past few years has presented problems for law enforcement officers as the event has spread farther across the city, said Austin Police Department representative...

SXSW Music — DAY 5

Elijah Watson March 19, 2012

Everything seems to come to a breaking point during the fifth, and basically last, day of SXSW. The festival's events coincided with St. Patrick's Day, resulting in a Saturday that was catastrophic,...

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Film, tech, music enthusiasts flock to SXSW

Anjli Mehta March 19, 2012

From Matthew McConaughey's cameo on the bongos at Auditorium Shores, to the “21 Jump Street” premiere, to rapper 50 Cent's performance with his mentor and fellow rapper Eminem, 2012...

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SXSW Music — DAY 4

Elijah Watson March 17, 2012

For those still fighting the good fight that is SXSW, Friday graciously offered some of the best events and shows so far. Early during the day, Antone's had attendees rocking out to the sounds of...

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SXSW Music — DAY 3

Elijah Watson March 17, 2012

It's not uncommon to find the third day of SXSW overwhelming. Where Tuesday and Wednesday saw an array of acts getting acquainted with the Texas vibe, by Thursday those groups are all ready to go,...

SXSW Film — DAY 7

Alex Williams March 17, 2012

"In Our Nature" Directed by Brian Savelson It wouldn’t be SXSW without a movie where rich white people argue, and “In Our Nature” is a thankfully painless example of...

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SXSW Music — Day 2

Elijah Watson March 17, 2012

Wednesday showed a significant pick-up from the festivities offered on Tuesday. With a light breeze and free drinks galore, music fans and artists took to the streets of downtown in search of a good time. Thrasher...

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Click Clack Q & A

Elijah Watson March 17, 2012

Eric Mikulak, better known as rapper Click-Clack, could very well be the face of Austin's ever-growing hip hop scene. The local artist finds inspiration from an assortment of groups, his do-it-yourself...

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