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October 17th, 2011

Live Music Comin’ Up – San Antonio

At Front Gate Tickets we’re all about seeing bands, going to shows and experience live music right smack dab in front of you. If you’ve been hankering to see a new band, we may have the answer… we’ve put together a few live music picks (playing in San Antonio soon!) that we think would be stellar concerts to attend. So don’t be shy, get your dancing pants on and hit up some shows!

 

SCOTT H. BIRAM, October 27 – Sam’s Burger Joint | BUY TICKETS
Scott H. Biram is the self-proclaimed “Dirty Man Band” and one listen to his music confirms that label. He haphazardly mashes blues, hillbilly, country and gritty punk together into one not-so-neat (and gloriously wonderful because of it) musical package. Accompanied by some crusty amps, even crustier microphones and a mess of intertwining cables he wields his voice and cavalcade of broken-down instruments with abandon. The result is an amalgamation of Southern preacher, dusty Texas cowboy and raucous break-the-rules punkster.

 


VOXHAUL BROADCAST, October 29 – White Rabbit | BUY TICKETS
This four piece from Orange County, California works hard. Not satisified with the formulaic ho-hum nature of the indie rock industry these days, they ventured to record and mix their debut EP “Rotten Apples” LIVE. In one day. Ambitious to be sure, but it just illustrates their passion for what they do and the experimental nature of their work. Soaring buildups, loose garage-style jams and a driving intensity all culminate to create Voxhaul Broadcast’s large lush sound. Super rockin’ show to be sure!

 


RA RA RIOT w/Delicate Steve & Yellow Ostrich, November 4 – Backstage Live | BUY TICKETS
Indie rock leanings, and a decidedly sweet string section lofting chamber pop flourishes with abandon, make up the easygoing sound of Syracuse-born (NYC-based) five piece. Earnest and wistful, Ra Ra Riot isn’t exactly as “riotous” as you’d expect. Their songs are pleasing though (reminiscent of Sufjan Stevens calm charm), sentimental at times but intricate in their instrumentation. Sweet AND smart… that’s Ra Ra Riot.

 


MELT BANANA, November 20 – Jack’s Bar | BUY TICKETS
Melt Banana is not a band for the faint of heart. They’re brutal, immensely fun and surprisingly powerful. Tiny Yasuko O.’s piercing shriek, ripping guitars and their intensely short songs have garnered them a cult following among punk fans in the U.S. and U.K. They’re frenzied and put on a mind-blowing live show. Do not miss their radness!

 

 

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August 16th, 2011

Festivals in full swing

Summer is the season for festivals, y’all… and BOY do we have a bunch of them going on right now! Kahbang Fest in Bangor, Maine just did it’s thing and was hugely successful in it’s third year. There are scads of stellar festivals set to kick off soon, and we want to give you the lowdown on all the summer fun!

  • If you’ve got blues on the brain, the only place to be at the end of this month is at Bluestock Fest in Hunter, NY. Such American blues greats as Robert Cray, Elvin Bishop, Tommy Castro, Shemekia Copeland and Buddy Guy will grace the stage, along with many others, in this three day humdinger of an event. You can buy tickets HERE.
  • The Houston Press is putting on a super fab new festival called BestFest. Kicking off on September 24th, this brand new event boasts acts such as Cake, Deer Tick, Bun B, Buxton, The Ton Tons and more. And it’s not all about music, BestFest will highlight the best restaurants, artists and musicians during the two day shindig. You can buy tickets HERE.
  • The 3rd Annual Taos Mountain Music Festival is a two-dayer, August 20th and 21st in stunning Taos, New Mexico. This event is the perfect chance to see artists like Matisyahu, Ozomatli, Afroman, Langhorne Slim and others. The Taos Ski Valley is the ideal venue for an outdoor music festival which sits on four acres of National Forest land and is surrounded by the towering Sangre de Cristo Mountains. You can buy tickets HERE.
  • Pensacola Beach’s DeLuna Fest will kick of the fall, from October 14th-16th. This is a not-miss, stunning with the likes of Jane’s Addiction, Weezer, The Shins, Cut Copy, Cold War Kids, Ghostland Observatory, The New Pornographers, Ladytron, Ra Ra Riot, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears and literally tons more. You can buy tickets HERE.
  • Austin City Limits Festival is slated for September 16-18 here in Austin at Zilker Park. With acts like Arcade Fire, Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, My Morning Jacket, Fleet Foxes, Social Distortion, Big Boi, Foster the People, Fitz and the Tantrums, Wanda Jackson, Bomba Estereo, The Head and the Heart and more, I don’t know how ACL Fest WOULDN’T rock your proverbial socks off. You can buy tickets HERE.
  • Doheny Days is set on the idyllic Orange County Beach, frothy ocean waves lapping a the beach, the sunsets blazing perfectly overhead. The beach is also home to campgrounds, tidepools, volleyball courts and an educational interpretive center… guaranteeing a whoppin’ good time! See Ben Harper, Weezer, Ziggy Marley, Neon Trees, Black Uhuru, JJ Grey and Mofro and other great artists. You can buy tickets HERE.

Now’s your chance to soak up the last of summer, see some shows, guzzle some booze, eat some fried food and laze in the grass amid the sweet, sweet sounds of some of the best musical artists around!

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