World United Music Festival When:11/14/2008-11/16/2008 Friday, Saturday and Sunday in San Marcos, you'll find the World Music Festival, at 500-acre site off Centerpoint Road, behind the outlet malls. It's an ambitious 8 stage, 150 band experience with appearances from Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel, Roger Creager, the South Austin Jug Band , nelo and
Wednesday November 19, 2008
Conor Oberst When:11/19/2008 Conor Oberst was here last for the Austin City Limits Music Festival. His latest record is under his own name, not Bright Eyes, yet the differences are mostly in band mates, not in direction. His ACL set was confident and straightforward- easily one of the festival's highlights and it's a good bet the self-titled album he's touring in support of will wind up on more than a few year-end lists next month.
Friday November 21, 2008
The Felice Brothers When:11/21/2008 The Felice Brothers are a band not unlike an east coast version of the Gourds. They are a must see opener Friday at Stubb's.
Alejandro Escovedo When:11/21/2008-11/22/2008 Austin's own Alejandro Escovedo has had quite a year touring to sold-out crowds, sharing a stage with Bruce Springsteen and releasing not just a critically hailed album, Real Animal, but also a companion live album. He'll close out his year on the road with a pair of hometown shows Friday and Saturday night at Emo's. Always a showmen, the chance to see him with a band this road tested may be the week's best overall bet.
Saturday November 22, 2008
Nada Surf When:11/22/2008 Nada Surf's career renaissance continues with the release of their entire catalog of studio albums on vinyl for the first time. The Vinyl Box Set 1994-2008. A short tour to celebrate the set's release finds them at Emo's Saturday night. Expect a good cross-section of elegantly arranged pop songs, reportedly including a bunch of songs they don't typically perform live. The show is Saturday at Emo's.
Alejandro Escovedo When:11/21/2008-11/22/2008 Austin's own Alejandro Escovedo has had quite a year touring to sold-out crowds, sharing a stage with Bruce Springsteen and releasing not just a critically hailed album, Real Animal, but also a companion live album. He'll close out his year on the road with a pair of hometown shows Friday and Saturday night at Emo's. Always a showmen, the chance to see him with a band this road tested may be the week's best overall bet.
In a city that has dubbed itself "The Live Music Capital Of The World," Andy Langer offers his local live music recommendations each Thursday on Austin Live Wire.
