So far Day 1 of the music portion of SXSW 2011 was a success. Started the night off at the British Music Showcase at Latitude 30. The band that played was Wolfgang, they were fun a kind of dance rock with a british twist. Next on the list was 512 Bar, and let me tell under normal circumstance I would never set foot in this place. I prefer my bars dark and falling apart, but none-the-less the two bands we caught there, Mazes and Getty lane, were pretty good. Mazes is this kind of lo-fi, low key rock, and Getty lane is a drone-y shoegaze-esque two piece. Finished the night out at palm door/Beauty bar where we met the guy in headliner photo. He had stickers and underwear on, smelled of menthol, piss and pabst. Which leads me to my last note on night one SXSW Music. Pace yourselves people, we still have three days, and the locals don’t take to being accosted by a foul smelling drunk wearing nothing but stickers.

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Mmmm crazy Japanese bands, and their devoted crazy fans. Between Dj orion and the insanity that is Peelander Z, Beauty bar had one hell of a SXSW 2011 kick-off Party. Okay, now that things are updated it’s time for a nap, stay tuned for more SXSW updates.

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It’s officially summer in Austin Texas, that time of year when the city empties out and all of us who work in the service industry start squirreling away PBR’s and Jorts in weird places like throw-back hippies guarding their LSD stash. If you’re new to Austin then you don’t know about any of this yet. The night life around here pretty much stops and aimlessness ensues leading everyone down a winding unlit of path ass-grabbery filled with late night house parties, impromptu skinny dipping, and trips to 1000 Guadalupe Street. Luckily though Hot Britches and the The Beauty Bar have plans to keep the summer true with organized weekly shows and a few large themed parties, and of course Infamous Austin will be there to cover it. So stay tuned, because last night was just the start awesome things to come. Photos after the cut.

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4 years later and still going strong, last nights party was Awesome with a capital “A”. The house was packed, the tequila was flowed, and the money-makers shook. It was one hell of a night, and did I mention it was also Cinco de Mayo? Yeah that parts kind of minor, but oh so important for next year. You’ve been warned, now clear your schedule for the weekend and call into work sick for monday because we’re just getting started. Enjoy the photos after the cut kids.

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Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. And by appointed rounds I mean drinking and dancing until Beauty Bar closes the doors and kicks you out. Last night Car Stereo Wars and Dj Hot Britches lit the place the on fire. Oh did I mention that it was the CSW album release party, and they were giving out free copies? Yeah, you missed that, too bad.  But don’t worry there were lots of people there, per chance one of your friends was there. I’d start texting everyone you know. Photos after the cut.

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Lonestar, boots, and an awesome performance by Shout out out out’s; what do these things have in common? SXSW and beauty bar, that’s what! Last night was insane, between Deer Tick, Frankie Chan and Toxic avenger I just about died in the massive crowds. Beauty Bar and Palm door have really stepped up the game this year in terms of showcasing awesome SXSW acts, and tonight is going to be even more crowded. Rye Rye, Giver, and Golden Triangle will be on hand to blow the roof off the joing. Get there early or get stuck waiting in a line that doesn’t move.

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Whoooooooooooooo! Saint Patrick’s day! Oh wait, it’s also the start of SXSW and Christ can you kids party. The night started off with Music Hall of fame Rock-a-billy Singer Wanda Jackson @ the Palm Door. I know what you’re thinking and yes I had no idea who she was either, but then my friend google filled me in and now I know, and knowing is half the battle. What I’d really like to know is who took my left sock while I was passed out at Beauty Bar last night, but that’s a whole other mystery to solve. Munch Munch and Diamond Rings closed last night out and Frankie Chan, Toxic Avenger, Shout out out out and The Very Best will be on hand tonight to bump the house. So if you have a wrist band, a badge or some cold hard cash be there, or don’t your loss.

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Wow, to be a stick of gum at Beauty Bar on Valentine’s eve. Hot girls, strong drinks, crazy bands and Car Stereo Wars, what more could anyone want? Oh, right  cab fare, a half pie of pizza and some tylenol for the hangover. Well all is well that ends well, if you weren’t there to get down with us for the pre Vday celebration you can’t miss out on next weekend’s raucous bash.  Thanks to infamous austin for the photos, Swift for playing an awesome show, and we’re always glad to have Car Stereo Wars in the house. Peace.

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C-A-R-S-T-E-R-O-W-A-R-S-! Three little words that roughly equate to “Get drunk and Party”! So obviously CSW was back in town and they played at Beauty Bar, if you’re asking yourself why you weren’t there or who they are it’s probably best you go to another blog right now; this place isn’t for you. If you were there, and still don’t know who they are you should probably quit buying double shots of Sailor Jerry and switch to Margarita’s and Wine coolers. I kid of course, Beauty Bar serves neither. So schools back in session in a week which means you’ve exactly 168 hours to finish punishing your liver and blowing all of grandmas cheek pinching money. See you next Friday with Prince Klassen, and Saturday with Bright Light Social Hour.

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