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The week ahead: February 27th- March 4th in Austin, Texas

Can you smell it? Yep, it's about that time. SXSW is definitely within reach with shows starting as early as March 9th! But we aren't there yet. Until then, keep your ear-balls full with these sweet, sweet jams this week:

2/27

- Gomez and Hey Rosetta (happy go lucky jammin) @ Antone's, 7 pm ($22, tickets)

2/28

- Gomez (happy go lucky jammin tuned down) @ Waterloo Records, 5 pm (FREE!)

2/29

- Dropkick Murphys (Irish punk rock) @ Emo's East, 8 pm ($26 (worth.it), tickets)

3/1

- Ultra8201's 6th Birthday (dance your face off) @ Swan Dive, 10 pm ($5, details)

3/2

- Zlam Dunk vinyl release w/ Equals (party rockin) @ Stubb's, 9 pm ($6, tickets)

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3/3

-Cool in Austin presents All My Friends (LCD Soundsystem tribute) @ Beauty Bar, 9 pm ($5 if you "like" CoolinAustin on Facebook!)

3/4

- Danny Malone (honest, raw, acoustic) @ Hotel Vegas, 7pm (Price? Probably cheap)

Don't forget to visit SXSFree for updates on all the best of free shows going on between March 9th and 18th during SXSW! SXSFree will be hosting a show in conjunction with 360Vodka on March 13th as well, so keep an eye out for it! Happy listening!

, Austin Music Examiner

Caitlin is a relatively new Austin resident, though her heart has been here for years. When she isn't working hard teaching the youth of America, she is attending every show possible in the Austin area, and beyond. A musicphile since birth, Caitlin loves talking with musicians, reviewing new...

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