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Lipstick 24 Deli Sat. Party on 3/17!
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ince the 1987 festival inauguration, East 6th in Downtown Austin remains the heart of the annual music conference, bringing the largest crowds in its numerous venues. The area spans from North Congress Ave. to the I-35, and includes the famed venues on Red River St.
CoSigns Party
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Beauty Bar (617 East 7th St.), March 14 (Day) Artists: Cloud Nothings, Titus Andronicus + more New to the day party scene is the first annual CoSigns party, presented by Consequence of Sound and Forecastle, taking place at Austin’s renowned Beauty Bar. The event features eight bands on two stages in a sixhour musical medley that also celebrates the 10th anniversary of Forecastle at CoSigns. In honor of the anniversary, ticket giveaways and promotions to their Louisville festival will be significant freebies, amongst other surprises.
Hype Hotel
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Coppertank (504 Trinity St.), March 14-17 (Day+Night) Artists: Neon Indian, Miniature Tigers, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Friends, Caveman + more The world’s music blog depository (also aggregating The Deli’s NYC feed), The Hype Machine, and Feed The Beat organized this a 3-day party curated by several music blogs bringing you a shortlist of the most buzzed bands of 2012.
RedGorilla Music Fest
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Various venues on East 6th St. (Day+Night) Artists: Check all the info @ redgorillamusic.com/schedule Launched ten years ago as the DreamScapers Artist Showcase this fest grew to become some kind of parallel “no badge required” fest, including between 300 to 550 bands, solo artists, and DJs on up to 11 stages, mostly located on East 6th Street.