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MSO IN AUSTIN
***Benny Benassi***Bob Schneider***Designer Drugs***
***DJ Yoda***Dirty Vegas***
***She Wants Revenge***Uh Uh Her*** Wolfgang Gartner***
***The Sunset Strip at SXSW***
Deep Dark Robot featuring Linda Perry, Fitz & The Tantrums, Lenka, Neon Trees,
Semi Precious Weapons, Johnny Polygon, The Tender Box, Awolnation, Vanaprasta, Pigeons featuring Cisco Adler, Olin & The Moon, Locksley, Hot Panda,Brite Futures and Blue Scholars, Andy Grammer, Wicker, Hands, Ferocious Few, Queen Caveat, Novocaines, Sabrosa Purr….and more
***Ultra Music Showcase***
Benny Benassi, Wolfgang Gartner, Unicorn Kid, Designer Drugs, Adrian Lux
BENNY BENASSI
Thursday, March 17
12:30 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Ultra Music Showcase
The Phoenix
409 B. Colorado St
www.bennybenassi.com
www.facebook.com/bennybenassi
www.msopr.com/?q=node/5728
The Italian producer/DJ comes to Austin in support of his new Ultra Music label release Electroman, due out June 7, and its first single “Cinema” featuring U.K. vocalist Gary Go. Hailing from Reggio Emilia, he rose to worldwide fame with the 2002 release of his enormous chart-topping hit single “Satisfaction.” It was with that tune that he initiated a new genre of music dubbed as Electro, which earned him the crown “Godfather of Electro.” The demand for Benassi as a DJ is incredible and he headlines major festivals and venues around the world, including performances at this year’s Ultra Music Festival in Miami following SXSW and major North American clubs including Pacha in New York and Government in Toronto. Benassi’s previous album releases include 2003's Hypnotica (featuring "No Matter What You Do" and "Love is Gonna Save Us") as Benny Benassi presents The Biz, 2004's Pumphonia (whose singles "Illusion" and "Hit My Heart" became massive European hits), 2005’s …Phobia as the Benassi Brothers and 2008's Rock N Rave (featuring Iggy Pop, Black Box and Mia J).
Contact:
Alexandra Greenberg 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
John Ochoa 818-380-0400 x230, jochoa@msopr.com
BOB SCHNEIDER
As part of Bob Schneider's Texas Bluegrass Massacre
Thursday, March 17
9:00 p.m.
Threadgill's South Store
301 West Riverside Drive
As part of The Scabs
Friday, March 18
10:00 p.m.
Threadgill's South Store
301 West Riverside Drive
Saturday, March 19
Rachael Ray’s Feedback Party
Stubb's
801 Red River Road
Saturday, March 19
10:00 p.m.
Threadgill's South Store
301 West Riverside Drive
www.bobschneidermusic.com
www.msopr.com/?q=node/6209
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Bob Schneider will release his 11th solo studio album, A Perfect Day, on Tuesday, April 19 on Kirtland Records. The Austin-based performer has become known for his candid and razor-sharp lyrics as well as his unique blend of rock, country, folk, blues, pop and funk and this rings true for A Perfect Day. Schneider kiddingly describes the new album as containing “more of the same great stuff that I’ve been putting out for years.” The first track and single “Let The Light In” weaves in references to the Wicked Witch and the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz and according to Schneider, “I’m perplexed about where this stuff comes from, but I imagine the Wicked Witch is some representation of an ex, who is finally ready to go out and have some fun.” Other stand outs include “Another Bad Idea” (the subject is love), “Everything You Love” (he sings “God will destroy/Everything you love/If you live long enough”) and “Penelope Cruz,” where he longs for a love that’s out of reach (“I wanna make a baby with Elizabeth Taylor/Around 19 and 57”) and reveals: “I wanna fall in love like I was falling off the face of the earth/I wanna fall forever/But every day/My dreams seem farther and farther away.” Since his 1999 solo debut, Schneider has won 24 Austin Music Awards, including “Best Singer-Songwriter,” “Best Band,” “Best Vocals” and “Musician of the Year” and earned critical praise plus a strong live following. His last album, 2009’s Lovely Creatures featured the hit “40 Dogs (Like Romeo and Juliet).” Bob’s songs have been heard in films including Gunshy, Miss Congeniality, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, 40 Days & 40 Nights and Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.
Contact:
Todd Brodginski 818-380-0400 x239, toddb@msopr.com
Angela Villanueva 818-380-0400 x232, avillanueva@msopr.com
DESIGNER DRUGS
Thursday, March 17
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Ultra Music Showcase
The Phoenix
409 B. Colorado St
Friday, March 18
2:00 pm – 2:20 pm
SPIN@Stubbs Showcase
801 Red River
www.designer-drugs.net
www.myspace.com/designerdrugsclubmusic
www.msopr.com/?q=node/5915
Widely known across the electronic/dance realm for their wild remixes, which have included nearly 50 reworked tracks for Mariah Carey, Annie, Thieves Like Us, Little Boots, Fischerspooner, Chiddy Bang, The Klaxons and more, New York City’s Designer Drugs will perform material from their debut album Hardcore/Softcore released February 22 on Ultra Music. Where past productions and remixes have been on the poppier end of the musical spectrum, Hardcore/Softcore conjures up a darker, edgier vibe—think the throbbing, industrial-heavy opening club scene in The Doom Generation—yet still retains a melodic center on many of the tracks. The grinding, pounding beat of club bangers "Face Melter" and "The Terror" provide contrast to the pop vocals of Norwegian singer Annie on "Crazy For You" and fist-pumping up-tempo anthem "Into The Light." Elsewhere, the classic electro-funk of "Leather Gang" sits comfortably against the Italo-shoegaze of "For All We Know." With its visually psychedelic video that features Designer Drugs’ Michael Vincent Patrick and Theodore Paul Nelson along with the track’s vocalist Brooklyn rapper Cerebral Vortex, the album’s first single “Through The Prism” is a quintessential new electro gem. The video for the album’s next single—the punishing electro-industrial punk track—“Dead Meat” will make its debut on March 22 via Prefix.com.
Contact:
Alexandra Greenberg 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
John Ochoa 818-380-0400 x230, jochoa@msopr.com
DJ YODA
Friday, March 18
1:00 am
Malaia
300 E. 6thStreet
Saturday, March 19
Show Details TBA
Audio-visual turntablist extraordinaire, DJ Yoda is set to release a brand new five-track EP entitled DJ Yoda & Friends on March 7, 2011 via A.Skillz’ Jam City label in North America. Taken from his exclusive album sessions, the EP follows DJ YODA’s groundbreaking Stop, Look & Listen Tour, which saw him mashing audio and visual elements across the U.K., conquering various venues including the celebrated British Film Institute IMAX in London. On the DJ YODA & FRIENDS EP— the follow-up to his 2006 debut album The Amazing Adventures Of DJ Yoda—the master producer teams with a unique cast of characters. Rappers Izza Kizza, a vocalist from super-producer Timbaland's stable, and Gotty Boi Chris, a key figure in the very hot New Orleans Bounce scene, along with DJ/producers A.Skillz, Hervé and Nick Thayer are DJ YODA’s cohorts on these five brand new tracks. His seminal, Sony Radio Award-nominated How To Cut & Paste series showcased a tongue-in-cheek mixing style that prompted Q magazine in his native Britain to declare him “one of the ten DJs to see before you die,” while Hip Hop Connection voted him “one of the top three DJs in the world.”
Contact:
Alexandra Greenberg 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
John Ochoa 818-380-0400 x230, jochoa@msopr.com
DIRTY VEGAS
Friday, March 18
The Hype Machine House (VICE)
302 E 6th St
Friday, March 18
W Hotel
200 Lavaca Street
Saturday, March 19
Details TBA
www.dirtyvegas.com
www.om-records.com
www.msopr.com/?q=node/5986
The Grammy Award-winning British band–vocalist Steve Smith with producers/instrumentalists Paul Harris and Ben Harris (no relation)–are ready to capture the international dance floor once again with their new studio album Electric Love due out April 26, 2011 (Om Records). It marks the explosive return of the group that broke barriers between pop and electronica with their seminal track “Days Go By.” The album’s first single “Electric Love,” with its bass-heavy, dance floor stomp, is now making waves with its video featuring actress Jena Malone (The Soloist, Donnie Darko). The next single “Changes” will be released on March 9. In Austin, look for the Dirty Vegas band to perform material from Electric Love including “Pressure,” (a propulsive tribal groove that slams like the group never left), “Little White Doves” and “Emma,” where guitar riffs and twittering synths flirt like natural bedfellows.
Contact:
Alexandra Greenberg 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
John Ochoa 818-380-0400 x230, jochoa@msopr.com
SHE WANTS REVENGE
Wednesday, March 16 1:00 am
Prague
422 Congress Ave.
Thursday, March 17
iheartradio Showcase
Beauty Bar
617 E. 7th St.
Friday, March 18
SEA NOW! Showcase
Annie’s West
506 W. 7th St.
http://www.facebook.com/OfficialSheWantsRevenge
Los Angeles’ She Wants Revenge takes on Austin in support of their new self-produced album Valley Heart set for release May 24. The band, who is Justin Warfield (vocals, guitars, keyboards) and Adam Bravin (bass guitar, keyboards, guitar, drum machine, percussion, programming, vocals), along with Thomas Froggart (guitars) and Scott Ellis (drums), has taken their varied musical influences and created for their third album a body of work that reflects their musical evolution. Valley Heart’s songs root from North Hollywood, the San Fernando Valley suburban enclave, finding mastery at their chosen pursuit and moving beyond their limitations, be it geographic or metaphorical. The music is dark and brooding, yet with a beautiful longing sheen…just check out the first single “Take The World” and its video directed by Bravin.
Contact:
Libby Coffey, 818-380-0400 x224, lcoffey@msopr.com
Alexandra Greenberg 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
UH HUH HER
Saturday, March 19 1:00 am
Continental Club
1315 S. Congress Ave.
Additional Show Details TBA
www.facebook.com/uhhuhher
www.msopr.com/?q=node/3976
At SXSW, LA’s electro-indie band—comprised of Leisha Hadley (keys/bass) and Camila Grey (keys/guitar)—will perform songs from their forthcoming new album Nocturnes due out later this year. For the follow-up to their 2008 debut album Common Reaction, the pair tap into old rock influences, making a conscious effort to embrace the beauty in imperfection, rather than put a high gloss shine over things like vocals and rhythms. The dreamy, shadowy subject matter, coupled with late-night recording sessions, helped inform the title of the album. Nocturnes was produced by longtime friend Wendy Melvoin, formerly of Prince and the Revolution, and recorded at her personal studio space, located within the famed Henson Studios compound in Los Angeles. Mixed by Tchad Blake and mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway, the album’s “Same High” was written for and featured in the Oscar nominated film The Kids Are All Right.
Contact:
Libby Coffey, 818-380-0400 x224, lcoffey@msopr.com
Alexandra Greenberg 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
WOLFGANG GARTNER
Thursday, March 17
11:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Ultra Music Showcase
The Phoenix
409 B. Colorado St
Friday, March 18
2:50 pm – 3:10 pm
3:40 pm – 4:00 pm
SPIN@Stubbs Showcase
801 Red River
Look for Austin-based producer/DJ Wolfgang Gartner to burn up the dance floor of Ultra Music’s SXSW showcase and SPIN’s annual SXSW bash at Stubb’s with killer tracks from his upcoming album due out later this spring. Already, fans have been experiencing “Illmerica” with its incredible video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_rQ6Av0gMY), “Space Junk” and “Forever” featuring will.i.am on vocals as part of his live set. In 2010, the Grammy-nominated producer debuted at #70 on DJ Mag’s prominent annual “Top 100 DJs” list, the world’s leading DJ poll and a who’s who collection of today’s biggest names in the electronic/dance genre that attracts over 350,000 votes, with over 10,000,000 people viewing the results yearly. In addition, Gartner also debuted as a featured guest on BBC Radio 1’s influential Essential Mix series, hosted by tastemaker DJ/producer Pete Tong, and was one of only 10 artists to be nominated for Best Essential Mix of 2010.
Contact:
Alexandra Greenberg 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
John Ochoa 818-380-0400 x230, jochoa@msopr.com
THE SUNSET STRIP AT SXSW – THE SUNSET STRIP LOUNGE
Wednesday, March 16 – Sunday, March 20
Austin Convention Center
The world’s most legendary music boulevard is packing up and heading east to Austin, Texas for five days of music, comedy and an interactive lounge created by the West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau and the Sunset Strip Business Association at SXSW. Attendees are invited to stop by The Sunset Strip lounge at the Austin Convention Center (booths 523 & 525) and enjoy a photo gallery featuring some of the top performances on The Strip, Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) footage, meet with organizers of the SSMF, comedians from The Comedy Store and representatives from the West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau and The Roxy Theatre.
Contact:
Todd Brodginski toddb@msopr.com
Angela Villanueva avillanueva@msopr.com
Alexandra Greenberg agreenberg@msopr.com
THE SUNSET STRIP AT SXSW – THE ROXY
‘AUSTIN ROX’ Showcase
Wednesday, March 16
Deep Dark Robot featuring Linda Perry, Johnny Polygon and Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) alum The Tender Box, Awolnation, Vanaprasta, Pigeons featuring Cisco Adler. Olin & The Moon, Locksley, Hot Panda,
Brite Futures and Blue Scholars
Thursday, March 17
Fitz & The Tantrums, Lenka, Neon Trees, Semi Precious Weapons, Andy Grammer,
Wicker, Hands, Ferocious Few, Queen Caveat, Novocaines, Sabrosa Purr.
Rusty Spurs (Black & Tan)
405 East 7th Street
Additionally, Sunset Strip venues The Roxy Theatre and The Comedy Store will host nights of entertainment at venues in town–The Roxy will take over Rusty Spurs for official SXSW “Austin Rox” parties on March 16 and 17, showcasing some of The Strip’s top talent. Lineups include: Wednesday, March 16: Deep Dark Robot featuring Linda Perry, Johnny Polygon and Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) alum The Tender Box, Awolnation, Vanaprasta and Pigeons featuring Cisco Adler. The Rusty Spurs Lounge (aka Black and Tan) will feature performances by Olin & The Moon, Locksley, Hot Panda, Brite Futures and Blue Scholars. Thursday, March 17: Fitz & The Tantrums, Lenka and SSMF alum Neon Trees, Semi Precious Weapons, Andy Grammer and Wicker. The Rusty Spurs Lounge (aka Black and Tan) will feature Hands, Ferocious Few, Queen Caveat, Novocaines and Sabrosa Purr. (For full details and schedule times, visit www.schedule.sxsw.com).
Contact:
The Roxy Theatre – Heather Kohos heatherrox@mac.com
THE SUNSET STRIP AT SXSW – THE COMEDY STORE
Sunday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m.
“Social Media and Comedy: F**k Yeah!” – panel
The Hyatt, Texas Ballroom
The Comedy Store will headline its presence at SXSW with a panel at the Interactive festival titled “Social Media and Comedy: F**k Yeah!” with comedy experts Kambri Crews (producer/publicist, Ballyhoo Promotions), Alf LaMont (VP of marketing, The Comedy Store), Jordan Ellner (director of Jokes.com, Atom.com), comedian Marc Maron and Sean McCarthy (editor/publisher, The Comic’s Comic) on Sunday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m. at the Hyatt, Texas Ballroom 1. As part of the journey to SXSW, The Comedy Store is bringing four up-and-coming comedians who will be performing at the legendary Cap City Comedy Club in Austin (www.capcitycomedy.com). In addition, The Comedy Store comics will provide entertainment and support at the various Sunset Strip events at the Rusty Spurs and beyond. Follow @TheComedyStore on Twitter for updates.
Contact:
Todd Brodginski toddb@msopr.com
Angela Villanueva avillanueva@msopr.com
Alexandra Greenberg agreenberg@msopr.com
ULTRA MUSIC SHOWCASE
Benny Benassi, Wolfgang Gartner, Unicorn Kid, Designer Drugs, Adrian Lux
Thursday, March 17
The Phoenix
409 B. Colorado St
ULTRA MUSIC will heat up SXSW with their debut showcase featuring some of the label’s best and brightest talent with sets from their artists BENNY BENASSI, WOLFGANG GARTNER, UNICORN KID, DESIGNER DRUGS and ADRIAN LUX. The New York City-based label continues to pave the way for electronic music’s future. As one of the most prolific and eminent independent labels, ULTRA continues to set trends and push boundaries within the music industry. Last year, three ULTRA MUSIC albums debuted in the iTunes Top 10 Overall Chart—ULTRA DANCE 11, Kaskade’s DYNASTY and deadmau5’s 4×4=12, with the latter two debuting Top 5 iTunes Overall. Billboard documented the label’s success further as #1 Dance Airplay Imprint and #1 Dance Airplay Label, as well as Top 10 Dance/Electronic Album Imprint and Top 5 Dance/Electronic Album Label. The label’s online presence remains unparalleled, with 265K YouTube subscribers and over 850 million views. It’s the 46th most subscribed to channel of all time and the seventh most viewed. At the ULTRA MUSIC showcase experience more of what’s to come in 2011.
Contact:
Alexandra Greenberg agreenberg@msopr.com
Ultra Music – Jessica Risling-Sholl Jessica@ultrarecords.com
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