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[5/16] Preview: Piñata Protest at The Continental Club

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PP posterSaturday, May 16, the big Latin music festival will not be the only place in town to see great Latin Alternative as San Antonio punkeros Piñata Protest headline a great three band bill at iconic South Congress venue, The Continental Club. They’ll be joined by fellow San Antonio punk band Fea, a side-project of members from Girl In A Coma. Mexican blues-rockers The Copper Gamins open the show.

After another touring stint opening for Reverend Horton Heat, the fellas from Piñata Protest are back on the road. This time around fans will get a look at new guitarist Jose Morales, a California transplant and formerly of punk band No Way Jose. After seeing them with their new lineup at Mohawk recently, fans will be happy to know the group is as rudo as they always were. Be ready for punk covers of your favorite mariachi classics and songs from their most recent album, El Valiente.

Fea is yet another newish Chicano(a) punk rock band from San Antonio that came together in 2014, but with two very familiar faces. Bassist Jenn Alva and drummer Phanie Diaz of Girl In A Coma started this band after frontwoman (and Phanie’s sister) Nina Diaz started working on her solo music. After adding their other two members, including vocalist Letty Martinez (Angela and the X’s), the quartet seems on point as they recently signed with Blackheart Records, Joan Jett ‘s label and label for Girl In A Coma. Fea are currently working on new material, but their first single is available for download here.

Early arrival is suggested as The Copper Gamins kick things off. Composed of singer, guitarist and songwriter José Carmen and drummer Claus Lafania, the duo sound louder than just a duo. Their blues infused, lo-fi garage rock will wake up your eardrums.

The Continental Club is located at 1315 S Congress Ave. Doors open at 9 p.m. $10 cover. 21+ welcome. Visit the Facebook event page here.

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Austin Vida presents Barrio Bash – Day 2 – at The Sahara Lounge

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AV Barrio Bash Mar 15 webThis year we are presenting a two day Barrio Bash at popular East Austin venue, The Sahara Lounge. On our second day, Mar. 15, we turn up the amps and just freakin’ rock. We have two of our Austin-based faves playing with some national heavyweights. The best part? It is absolutely free.

Austin’s Los Federales open the show at noon, celebrating the release of their new EP, Culebra. Mexico City blues rock duo The Copper Gamins follow at 1 p.m. before heading to mega music fest, Vive Latino, in their hometown at the end of this month. Fans of The White Stripes and/or The Black Keys will want to check them out as soon as possible.

New York City-based “future-rock” band Outernational should be a familiar face as they co-headlined at Pachanga Latino Music Festival in 2012, playing before Calle 13. They were nationally recognized early in their career when Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello said “Outernational could be the next Rage Against the Machine.” The revolutionary rockers perform at 2 p.m.

New Austin-based electro-punk buzz band BLXPLTN (pronounced like Black-sploy-ta-tion) is performing at 3 p.m. BLXPLTN is the side project of Mighty Mountain frontman, Jonathan Horstmann. He is joined by TaSzlin Muerte (electro drums, vocals) and Lil K Big Q (guitar, screams, Boricua). You may not know the name now, but you won’t forget them once you see them live.

Headlining our showcase is the iconic AJ Davila, frontman of garage-punk faves Davila 666. Davila is here in Austin this week in support of his Nacional Records debut, Terror Amor. On Terror Amor, AJ Davila brings together the guitar-fuzz of ‘60s garage, the raw energy of ’70s punk and the irrepressibly catchy choruses of ’80s pop. Davila performs at 4 p.m.

Remember too that this year our friends at Pachanga Latino Music Festival have provided us with a pair of tickets to giveaway to one of our Barrio Bash attendees. Pachanga takes place on May 10 at Fiesta Gardens and features Mexican pop-star Julieta Venegas, Venezuelan rockers La Vida Bohéme and more. All you have to do to enter your name in the drawing is RSVP for Barrio Bash Vol. V below. Only entries with your full name and a valid email address will be eligible to win. We will email the winner on Saturday at noon on Mar. 15. Our winner must be in attendance to claim their tickets.

The Sahara Lounge is located at 1413 Webberville Rd. Doors open at 11 a.m. Music starts at noon. 21+ are welcome. No badge or wristband required. Free parking. Visit the official Facebook event page here.

[3/13] Preview: Saustex + Cosmica official SXSW showcase

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Cosmica Saustex Mar 13 The Cosmica + Saustex official South by Southwest (SXSW) showcase returns on Thursday night, Mar. 13. This year the showcase is taking place at Rainey Street hotspot, Javelina Bar. One of the most interesting live music showcases during SXSW, the two brands come together to give attendees a sample of the world’s best Latin Alternative while accompanied by some of the world’s best cowpunk-inspired sounds. Only in Texas can that happen without people shaking their heads.

Cosmica, a boutique entertainment management and record releasing company based in Los Angeles, will be presenting the showcases’ three Latin Alternative bands. Mexico City-based blues-rock duo The Copper Gamins open the showcase at 8 p.m. Tucson-based Pachanga alumni Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta bring their “Mambo Mexicano” flavor at 10 p.m. Austin’s own Como Las Movies close the party at 1 a.m.

Saustex, the San Antonio-based label that is home to bands like Piñata Protest and Hickoids, will present San Antonio-based rockabilly-fusion band The Hares at 11 p.m. Berlin’s polka-punkeros A Pony Named Olga will perform at midnight. The San Antonio-based TexMex powerpop band, The Krayloas, perform at 9 p.m.

Javelina Bar is located at 69 Rainey Street. Music starts at 8 p.m. 21+ welcome. Visit the official Facebook event page here.  Showcase is open to SXSW wristband and badge holders. Single admissions for those wanting to attend without SXSW badges or wristbands will be available at the door. Price TBD. Priority given to wristband and badge holders. Early arrival is suggested as the event is expected to reach capacity.

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SXSW Spotlight: The Copper Gamins

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The Copper Gamins unleash their volatile mix of White Stripes, John Lomax, and Pedro Infante at SXSW (courtesy photo)

Mexico City-based indie duo The Copper Gamins are composed of guitarist/songwriter José Carmen and drummer Claus Lafania. The Copper Gamins’ music contains elements of punk rock and folk with traditional blues at the nucleus of it all. The duo released their first full-length album Los Niños de Cobre on March 5 through Saustex Media and Cosmica Records. This 17-track album features covers of songs by artists like the White Stripes, John Lomax, and Pedro Infante, among others.

Last year the band recorded their self-titled EP at an abandoned house using a couple of microphones and a mixer. The EP featured original singles “Ruby Red” and “Oh Girl,” among other originals and covers. The Copper Gamins started gaining popularity in the U.S. after performing in San Antonio for two months and then to Austin shortly thereafter for a similar run of successful gigs. The duo performed at South By Southwest (SXSW) last year and they are back in town for the music portion of the festival this week. See performance dates, times and venues below.

March 13- Karma Lounge– 10:30 p.m.

March 15- Dog& Duck Pug– 1:30 p.m.

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