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Shows Galore: Austin Music Minute Recommendations for This Weekend

September 7, 2012 5:18 pm by: Laurie Gallardo

As host of the Austin Music Minute, I can approach this situation in one of two ways. One: I am eternally grateful because there are so many wonderful shows coming up, thank you all, you're making my job a lot easier. And two: I CAN'T BE IN SEVENTEEN DIFFERENT PLACES AT ONCE! ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME?? (faints) However, I've said before that this is a great problem to have. Live Music Capital, represent. Take a gander at all of the great gigs and fests to check out this weekend. Plenty to choose from, kids. - Psychedelic Light and Sound lays out the ultra cool trippy-drippy vibe today at 29th St. Ballroom, 2906 Fruth St. Crazy good. Featured bands include quite a handful of my faves like The Boxing Lesson, » read more

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