Although we are not past New Year's Eve, Austin music fans should begin preparing for the annual FREE WEEK (Do512.com has a great list of shows) which features local bands in the Red River District and surrounding venues at no cost. The 2012 edition is loaded with great acts, like The Calm Blue Sea, The White White Lights, The Boxing Lesson, Hard Proof, Quiet Company and tons more. Acts we are excited to catch for the first time include My Golden Calf, Not in the Face, Wild Child and Midgetmen.
Shows begin as early as today (Friday) and extend to January 8. Several of the showcases are highlighted below, however, there is something for every type of music fan during FREE WEEK, so if you do not see a recommended show you are interested in, ask us or look through Do512.com's list.
Friday, December 30
Free Week Kick-off! w/ Wild Child, Whiskey Shivers, The Eastern Sea - Beauty Bar - 8:30p
Eye in the Sky Collective kicks off FREE WEEK tonight with a stellar line-up with The Eastern Sea and Wild Child as noticeable highlights on the bill. Examiner was there last time Matt Hines and company played the indoor stage at Emo's and it was an impressive performance. We are looking forward to seeing The Eastern Sea's energetic stage show again.
Wild Child has been getting a lot of Austin blogger buzz, especially in the second half of 2011. We are looking forward to hearing the Americana locals live after reading so much about the group. Shakey Graves and Walter Lukens open.
Saturday is New Year's Eve. See our recommendations here.
Monday, January 2
Broken Resolutions: The White White Lights W/ Little Radar, The Soapbox Spellbinders, Royal Forest - Swan Dive - 9pm
We figured you might need a day to recover from NYE in Austin, consequently, our preview resumes on Monday with Austin Writes Music and CoolinAustin's Broken Resolutions show featuring The White White Lights with charismatic frontwoman, Jenny Gacy who wowed us with her performance at Emo's last month. Royal Forest, Little Radar and The Soapbox Spellbinders round out the bill.
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"The Midgetmen kick off their year long 10th Anniversary celebration with a Free Week show at Red 7. Things start early and promptly... and you cannot beat the price!" - From Do512
Examiner will be announcing an official fundraiser for conga player, Tony Cruz who is recovering from minor surgery this month. How can you help? Visit Hard Proof's bandcamp page and download the Hard Proof Album which features members of The Calm Blue Sea, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, Ocote Souls Sounds, The Echocentrics and more. Proceeds from album sales will go towards making sure Tony can keep his infectiously happy conga beat going for fans.
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