Events for INsiteAustin

Austin Poetry Slam

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0600

The Austin Poetry Slam is a weekly event that showcases 12 amazing and original spoken-word artists in a no-holes barred, raucous, energized competition. That's right: we assign scores to art!

For the complete story visit AustinSlam.com

There's pride on the line, ego on the line, and $100 in prize money EVERY WEEK to the top three poetrs of the night.

But how do we judge poetry? Easy, we hand out scorecards to 5 judges randomly selected from the audience. The judges give each poet a score on a scale of 0.0 to 10.0. The scores are added up and the poets with the higher numbers advance until three poets are left in the final round.

The poetry slam is all about the audience. So we encourage audience members to cheer for the poets/scores they like and boo the poets/scores they hate. The audience's job at the Austin Poetry Slam is to try like hell to influence the judges.

This isn't your grandma's poetry reading. No snapping, no Frenchy berets, and certainly no polite golf claps. This is rock and roll, hip hop, dance, theater, comedy, and poetry wrapped into a tight, 3-minute package.

The Austin Poetry Slam is easily the best non-music show in town. And frankly, it's better than a bunch of the music too. I mean, what else are you gonna do on a Wednesday night? Watch The Gilmore Girls. Nope, you're going to grab a friend, head down to the Scoot Inn, find a comfy seat, order a drink, sit back and be shocked and awed by the words you hear. Heck yes.

Myspace Music Presents 3oh!3 w/ InnerPartySystem, Chain Gang of 1974, The Pirate Signal (outside)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0600

Collectively known as 3OH!3 after their hometown (Denver) 303 area code, the fresh-faced duo of Nathaniel Motte and Sean Foreman create party anthems using a mash-up of hip-hop, electronica and dance music. In just a few short years they have already opened for Snoop Dogg, landed a spot on the Warped Tour, and released a major-label record. Emo's will be jumpin' on Wednesday when they come through town with InnerPartySystem, Chain Gang of 1974, and The Pirate Signal.

Nakia & His Southern Cousins - Momo's

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0600

Every Thursday night at 10 o'clock, West 6th Street ignites with the show-stoppin', foot-stompin', heart-poundin', sweat-pourin', blue-eyed soul, hot rock & roll of Nakia & His Southern Cousins. You must see this show live to truly experience one of Austin's Best New Bands (2007 Austin Music Awards), and find out why Margaret Moser named their album "Playing The Cards" one her "Texas Top 10" this year in the Austin Chronicle! This is a all-out, no-holds-barred, good-time show! Don't miss it!

The Austin Electronic Music GRID presents live electronic WEEKLY

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0600

Support Austin Electronic and come check out this free weekly event!! The Austin Electronic Music GRID is proud to present live local electonic music weekly Thursdays @ PLUSH. Please see our space for specific band dates and to check out the bands. Our members range from dance, industrial, experimental electronic, experimental rock bands and DJ's - www.myspace.com/theaustinmusicgrid

Listed below are some of the bands we have showcased or will be showcasing soon!

"Matt the Electrician, Southpaw Jones"

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0600

Squint, Dented, Turn Coat

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0600

GWAR w/ Kingdom of Sorrow & Toxic Holocaust

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:00:00 -0600

The Ends, Scrabble Robot

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0600

Red Leaves, ELVIS, Coma in Algiers, The Gospel Truth- FREE SHOW!

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0600

FREE SHOW! ($5 for under 21)

NO CONTROL Radio Show

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0600

Your only source for all types of metal on the Austin airwaves. NO CONTROL Radio is going on four years destroying your senses, and now is three hours every Friday night starting at 10pm. Listen online at www.101X.com and check out information and playlist at www.nocontrolradio.com

Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs w/ The Pons and Delany Davidson (indoors)

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0600

Brujeria, Mushroomhead, PinHed, Disfigured, Indigust + TBA

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0600

Flametrick Subs

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:00:00 -0600

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Arc Angels Night Two! w/ Gary Clark Jr.

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0600

Southern Sirens - Rock Burlesque w/ Suicide Kings

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0600

The beautiful and sexy Southern Sirens burlesque dance troupe brings a rockin' twist to a classic concept every Saturday night at Aces Lounge. This must-see Rock Burlesque show comes on the Aces stage every Saturday night at 11pm and 1am, with some of Austin's best DJs spinning between shows.

Rozone Productions Presents David Banner and Bun B--WIN FREE TIX!

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0600

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From Rolling Stone:

"Much of David Banner's charm lies in his bulldozer flow, his political awareness and his innovative production skills..."

From BlogCritics.org:

"David Banner raps about car doors, women, and the direction of his community on The Greatest Story Ever Told, an album that sparkles with moments of brilliance...David Banner’s fifth studio album is probably his most popular. It is stacked with guest appearances, including Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and Akon, and is structured quite well with a good amount of pop-rap radio hits..."

From RapReviews.com:

"...There comes a time in any artist's career when you simply have to step back and pay homage to greatness. With "II Trill" Bun B's ensured the legacy of U.G.K. will exist for decades to come, but more importantly he's created the album that every hip-hop head from North to South with have rattling out of their trunk all summer long...."

4-Star Review of Bun B's II Trill From Austin Chronicle:

"II Trill but never too trill, the second solo swagger from UGKer Bun B spins triumphant...II Trill boasts the work of a rapper aware of his responsibility atop the Houston rap game. Now that's trill"

Brendan James w/ Jonathan Clay (indoors)

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0600

NO CONTROL Homegrown Live

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0600

101X Homegrown Series returns to the Red Eyed Fly for a low dough metal show! $1 all ages show, early on a wednesday night...listen to NO CONTROL Friday nights on 101X for more details!

The Laughing, True Widow w/ Dans La Lune, Via Audio (indoors)

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0600

The 101X Independent Workforce X-Mas

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0600

101X, Austin’s 13-year source of INDEPENDENT, LOCAL, and ALTERNATIVE music teams with hipster shoe producer VAN’S-The Original Skate Shoe to raise money for HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.

EMO’S AUSTIN hosts the 4th Annual 101X Independent Workforce X-Mas show, with a lineup that delivers for music fans.

Outside stage:

Ting Tings 12:45-1:45am

Black Kids 11:20-12:20am

Eagles Of Death Metal 10:20-11pm

Airborne Toxic Event 9:20-10pm

Black and White Years 8:30-9pm

Inside Homegrown Stage:

Ringo Deathstarr 10:45p-11:45p

Low Line Caller 9:45p-10:30p

Shapes Have Fangs 9:00p-9:30p

The 101X Independent Workforce X-Mas show- also featuring an indoor local Homegrown stage – on-sale Saturday, November 8 through Front Gate Ticket outlets for just $25!

INsite Night - Mike Truth & The Replacement Killers, Oak Is Keeping, Distant Lights, Little Triggers, Mansfield

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:00:00 -0600

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December's INsite Night
Where:Red Eyed Fly, 715 Red River Austin, Tx 78701

When</b>December 12, 2008
Who's Playing:
12:30-Mike Truth & The Replacement Killers
11:30-Oak Is Keeping
10:30-Distant Lights
9:30-Little Triggers
8:30-Mansfield

Job For A Cowboy, Hate Eternal, All Shall Perish, Animosity, Annotations of an Auto

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:00:00 -0600

WHITE GHOST SHIVERS W/ MICE AND RIFLES and THE GEORGIAN COMPANY (indoors)

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0600

Haunting Oboe Music, Peel, Wine & Revolution, The Fever Dreams (Inside)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0600

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The Chumps, Hoodrats & The Extravaganza (inside)

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0600

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The Chumps: http://www.myspace.com/68494511