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Being Dead's album release show at Radio East, plus more Austin music picks

Being Dead to play album release show at Radio East

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Don’t let the impending status of ACL Fest distract you from the many great local shows that will be taking place in the back half of September. Recommendations can be found here.

Stalefish at Empire Control Room – Thursday, September 19
If you’re attending the sold out Built To Spill show at Empire Garage this Thursday, September 19, then be sure to swoop into Empire Control Room afterwards to see the 90s-leaning rockers Stalefish. The equally watchable Grocery Bag and Team Trust will also be playing. Tickets are $10.

Sailor Poon at Pershing Hall – Saturday, September 21
Local post-punk faves Sailor Poon will play Pershing Hall this Saturday, September 21, and they’ll be joined by Exotic Fruitica, who just released a noteworthy self-titled album. There’s a variety of ticket options available that range from $10 to $50.

HAAM Day – Tuesday, September 24
Don’t forget that the 19th annual HAAM Day is coming up on Tuesday, September 24. The city-wide event is meant to raise awareness and funds for HAAM, which provides access to affordable healthcare for greater Austin’s low-income, working musicians, and it will feature more than 200 free live performances. You can see the full lineup here.

White Denim at Sagebrush – Thursday, September 26
White Denim main brain James Petralli now calls LA home, but the band’s history is too rooted in Austin to not call out when they’re playing locally. So, go and see the beloved rock act at Sagebrush on Thursday, September 26. This show is “an evening with,” which means no opener. Tickets are $33.45.

Being Dead at Radio East – Friday, September 27
Being Dead have will put out their anticipated new album, EELS, on Friday, September 27, and then hold a release show for it on that same date at Radio East. Proun and Variety will serve as support for the indie rock act. Tickets are $18.40.

Good Lands at Hotel Vegas – Sunday, September 29
Good Lands is a fundraiser for the Val Verde Border Humanitarian Coalition, which assists refugees at the southern border, and it will be taking place across the entirety of Hotel Vegas on Sunday, September 29. The lineup is a big one that includes the likes of Big Bill, Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, Club Coma, Pelvis Wrestley, and lots more. Tickets are $26.77.

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Golden Dawn Arkestra plays NYE show at Radio East, plus more Austin picks

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Golden Dawn Arkestra to play NYE show at Radio East.

Whether you’re looking for an extra dose of Christmas cheer or a plan for New Year’s Eve, Austin’s ever-busy music scene has you covered. See here for recommendations that stretch across the remainder of 2024.

Keep Austin Cheer’d at Continental Club – December 20 & 21
The Continental Club will host Keep Austin Cheer’d, the annual “retro holiday extravaganza” put on and headlined by rockers Me Nd Adam, on December 20 and 21. The show this Friday will also feature Foxtales and Blossom Aloe, and Saturday’s lineup will have support from Caroline Hale and LeTrainiump. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Casa Marianella.

Bidi Bidi Banda at The Mohawk – Saturday, December 21
After a nice 10-year run, the excellent Selena tribute act Bid Bid Banda is set to bid fans farewell. Swing into the Mohawk this Saturday, December 21, to see them before they go an indefinite hiatus. Llamativa will open up the show. Tickets are $20.

Dale Watson at Continental Club – Wednesday, December 25
Get out of the house and spend your Christmas evening at the Continental Club two-stepping and singing along with country music maverick Dale Watson. It’ll be $15 at the door to see this member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame.

RestFest at C-Boy’s Heart & Soul – December 27 & 28
Head to C-Boy’s Heart & Soul on December 27 and 28 for RestFest. The Americana act Restos will headline both nights, and they’ll be joined by S.L. Houser and Billy King And The Bad Bad Bad for the first evening, and Ricky Stein, Dossey, and Slomo Drags for the second. Tickets for each show are $20.

Interstellar New Year’s Eve at Radio East – Tuesday, December 31
Touch the stars via Radio East’s Interstellar New Year’s Eve party. The event features three fantastic local acts – Golden Dawn Arkestra, Grandmaster, and Andrew Cashen & The Disciples of Creation – and promises to be an “evening full of magic, ritual, and wonder.” Tickets are $29.99 in advance, $39.99 the day of.

1990s New Year’s Eve at Hotel Vegas – Tuesday, December 31
Ring in 2025 by revisiting the 1990s at Hotel Vegas, whose NYE party will have members of Austin bands like Farmer’s Wife, Gentlemen Rogues, Magic Rockers of Texas, Holy Wave, and others performing the music of Oasis, Nirvana, Green Day, Liz Phair, Pavement, and plenty more. Tickets are $40.14.

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