'Indie Radio Rocks The World 2' Parties Announced: Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14 @ Bernadette's Bar

Click to read the press release.

Since semi-retiring from booking events, I thought everyone was satisfied with unofficial gig referrals for this year's SXSW Music Fest, but fate and determination to showcase (and party with) the artists I appreciate conspired to create Indie Radio Rocks The World 2!

We have 24+ confirmed music acts from overseas, out-of-town, and in your neighborhood bringing the rompus (rock + rumpus) to Austin for two days during SXSW! Join us for a second year of presenting indie music - on and off the radio.

For performances and schedules (TBA soon), go to the official unofficial SXSW event blog: indieradiorocks.tumblr.com.

Unofficial SXSW showcase and party attendees also have event planning options to take the confusion out of attending showcases and parties - and not miss on free events and extras, like complimentary drinks and food. Here are links to our event, where you can also do your other party attendance planning:

• Sched, a favorite app (that doesn't require installation), celebrates 5 years of unofficial SXSW event scheduling. Don't forget to add Day 1 and Day 2 of Indie Radio Rocks The World 2 to your sched. Hint-hint...

•  With Eventbrite, you have the option of printing a ticket for you and friends, but no real need to, because if your name is registered as a guest for our event and you're one of the first 50 ticket registrants, you will receive one extra complimentary bottle of Honest Tea (one bottle per name only). 

• Do512 is another helpful way to keep up with events. 

• The social network Facebook also serves as an event hub for those who want a quick glance and RSVP.  

Follow Indie Radio Rocks The World 2 party updates, and other unofficial party updates: @AntiGravityATX and @IndieRadioRocks on Twitter.

Thanks to our sponsors: Radio Casbah, Fetch Muzik, and Honest Tea.

A Beyond OKlahoma Psychedelic, Post Punk Rock Experience: The Electric Primadonnas, The Escatones, Devour The World, and Shardz @ Skinny's Ballroom, Fri. 3/2, 9pm

Updated Mon. 2/20/12, 10:50 pm

The Electric Primadonnas have evolved into a psychedelic, "freakbeat" garage rock band with a two town residency: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where they began, and Los Angeles, CA, where one of their co-founding members now resides. But don't think a minor issue like a few thousand miles makes a difference with the musical connection the band continues to make with recordings and live performances. They are joining psychedelic/surf garage rock faves The Escatones on a musical excursion in Texas, which includes performances in Austin, Texas. They'll be playing early at Trailer Space Records, 7pm, then joining Austin-based folk/psych Rycootermelontramp, post punk ponderers Devour The World, and prodigious cellist & soundscape artist Shardz (Joey Reyes of Whale Watch) at Skinny's Ballroom, 9pm.

ST 37, Miss Moonlight, Space Quake, and Whale Watch @ Beerland - Wed. 11/30, 10pm

ST 37, Miss Moonlight, Space Quake, and Whale Watch

@ Beerland

711 1/2 Red River

Austin, TX

Wed. 11/30/11, 10pm

Legendary Texas space rockers ST 37 highlight an unusual mid-week night of psychedelic, improvisational and experimental rock @ Beerland on Wednesday, November 30, 2011. 

Where to begin?... ST 37 has been rocking the planet since the 80s, and remain stellar.  Miss Moonlight has often been described as a nocturnal psychedelic dream rock goddess.  "The Grateful Dead of improvised electronic music" Space Quake opens, and adventurous prog rock quartet Whale Watch closes the experimental music night's quest with visual accompaniment by Vidkidz. 

  

$5 cover 21+. Doors open at 9:00, with live music starting at 10:00.

RSVP @ Do512 (for a chance to win free tickets) and Facebook.

'Black Friday Solo Massacre' w/ Messy Sparkles, Smokey Emery, XPPR5-9, R. Lee Dockery, Shardz, and Andy Hendrix & The Skwaarmalar Machine @ Red 7 - Fri. 11/25, 8pm

The day after Thanksgiving, shop at locally owned businesses, but don't shop 'til you drop so you can enjoy an extraordinary night at Red 7's "Black Friday Solo Massacre". 

The lineup of unique music composers and performers includes:

Eclectic electronic dance/tropical pop artist Messy Sparkles, who brings the party to Austin, Texas via Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Smokey Emery is Daniel Hipolito, a prolific experimental composer of ambient arrangements.  Self-described "borecore" music artist XPPR5-9 sets sociopolitical observations to enjoyable acousmatic tape music that traverses genres - from country to lounge pop.  Respected sound maker R. Lee Dockery (Kendra Steiner Records) brilliantly performs on acoustic and electronic instruments.  Shardz is also known as Joey Reyes of Whale Watch, concert and improv/prog rock cellist who performs ethereal solo sets with f/x pedals.  Andy Hendrix & The Skwaarmalar Machine produces ambient waves of noise described as a colorful, psychedelic experience. 

Plus visual performances:

Vidkidz, bedazzlers of the night astrally project, and Fresh Fuckerman (better known as Stephen Fishman of Total Unicorn), projects mind-blowing visions.   

The solo showcase begins on the inside stage of Red 7, 611 E 7th St. in Austin, Texas at 8:00 pm, Friday, November 25, 2011. This is an all ages event. The cover charge is $5 and $7 for ages under 21.

RSVP @ Do512 or Facebook. 

Get Animated After Comic Con With Destroyed For Comfort, Total Unicorn, Low Red Center, Boonesboro, World Racketeering Squad, The Cocker Spaniels, and DJ Stephy B @ Skinny's Ballroom - Sat. 11/12, 7pm

On Saturday, November 12th, Get Animated! Experience an all-night costume optional event which happens after Austin Comic Con. seven diversely talented live music acts—plus one DJ who boldly traverses genres—will perform at Skinny's Ballroom and Radio Station, near the Austin Convention Center. 

Comic book lover & artist Eric Michener returns to Austin with his amazing indie pop band Fishboy, and local comic book writers and artists will also be featured performers: Delightfully quirky indie characters Boonesboro and outstanding nerdwave rockers World Racketeering Squad. Showstopping 8-bit cyber/steampunk Destroyed For Comfort, otherworldly improvisational ensemble Low Red Center, and visceral video music jockeys Total Unicorn highlight the animated night of music, which begins with legendary party starter The Cocker Spaniels. KAOS Radio Austin DJ Stephy B adds eclectic excitement to the live music mix. (You are invited to click on the links to listen to and/or download music by these participating artists.) 

Cosplay encouraged! After comic con, attendees may stay dressed up or get dressed up as a favorite sci-fi/fantasy, steampunk, anime, animated, video game, superhero, or original character and enjoy colorful local sights and sounds at a great downtown bar—just one block west of the convention center. Doors open at 6pm, and live music starts at 8pm. Please note: Sharp and blunt weaponry costume accessories will prohibit entry. Complimentary baked goodies will be available while they last, in addition to drink specials! 

Austin Comic Con's verified ticket holders, participants, and volunteers get in free, while guests 21 years of age and older pay a $6 cover for an amazing audio and visual experience presented by Anti-Gravity Agency, which promotes Austin's extraordinary talent and events. 

RSVP @ Do512, Facebook, or Plancast. 

Directions & Map to Skinny's.


Update: Due to unfortunate circumstances, Fishboy will not be performing. Look for them to return to Austin during SxSW.


8:00 - The Cocker Spaniels
9:00 - World Racketeering Squad
10:00 - Boonesboro
11:00 - Low Red Center
12:00 - Total Unicorn
1:00 - Destroyed For Comfort
DJ Stephy B plays music between bands.