PAPA At Austin’s Red 7

PAPA on Best New Bands

Austin – Los Angeles natives, PAPA, have spent the last year touring the globe in support of their excellent 2013 LP, “Tender Madness.” The band, headed by Darren Weiss and Daniel Presant, has a repertoire of upbeat pop songs driven by Weiss’ powerful drumming and deep Springsteenesque baritone.  When you attend a PAPA show, they will make sure you

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Interview: Potty Mouth

BEST NEW BANDS POTTY MOUTH

Austin – Their name is not a Bratmobile reference and though they are four female musicians who subscribe to feminist ideals, they don’t lump themselves in with the Riot Grrrl movement of the 90’s.  Guitarist and vocalist Abby Weems, bassist Ally Einbinder, drummer Victoria Mandanas, and newest member, guitarist Ali Donahue came together from various

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Mystic Braves At The Mohawk

BEST NEW BANDS MYSTIC BRAVES-

Austin – I immediately recognized Julian Ducatenzeiler as the lively tambourinist I saw perform with Mr. Elevator & the Brain Hotel during the Burger Records SXSW showcase.  On Sunday, May 18th I watched him fill the role he was meant to–that of front man for the Los Angeles based Mystic Braves.  It’s a true feat

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Shannon and the Clams

BEST NEW BANDS SHANNON AND THE CLAMS

Austin – Shannon and the Clams emerged from Oakland in 2009.  Their sound is not just nostalgic, it sounds like authentic music from the 50’s and 60’s.  Front woman Shannon Shaw has a powerful rasp which vocalist/guitarist Cody Blanchard nearly matches, giving the sound of a doo-wop girl group.  Though a bit of an odd

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