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March 2010 Music Calendar
MONDAYS IN MARCH
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Austin Volunteer Orchestra
NO COVER
Austin Volunteer Orchestra (AVO) brings some of the finest musicians in Austin together for some great music from country to funk to pop to rock. Originals and covers of songs from Texas bands.
http://www.austinvolunteerorchestra.com
EVERY TUESDAY
6 to 9 PM
Poetry Open Mic
No Cover
Recently awarded an Austin Chronicle "Best Of" award, the Ruta Maya poetry open mic is one of the longest running poetry open mics in Austin. Hosted by David Bates, the open mike opens with a “Round Robin” open mic with no sign up list from 6 to 7 PM followed by a “Sign Up List” open mic from 7 PM to 9 PM.
EVERY TUESDAY
9 PM to 12 AM
Music Open Mic
No Cover
Open Mike Music Sign Up at 8:30 PM. Ruta Maya open mic hosts some of the best talent in Austin, discovered, undiscovered or simply flying under the radar to avoid detection by the authorities. Often imitated, never equaled. Performance time is three songs or 20 minutes, which ever is less. Recordings can be made of Open Mic performances and CDs of these recordings are available to the artist for a $10 fee. Please let the soundman know in advance there is a request to be recorded.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Salsa Lesson
Free With Purchase
FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance to the music of La Mona Loca from 9 PM to midnight.
http://www.streetsalsa.com
EVERY WEDNESDAY
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
La Mona Loca
$7 Cover
Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven-piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca performs original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more. Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo!!
http://www.musicacienfuegos.com
Thursday - March 04
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Adrian Emberley, Tellanova, A House A Home, Lex Land and Lincoln Durham
$7 Cover
Adrian Emberley
http://www.myspace.com/adrianemberley
Tellanova
http://www.myspace.com/tellanova
A House A Home
http://www.myspace.com/ahouseahome
Lex Land
http://www.lexland.net
http://www.myspace.com/lexacousticrock
Lincoln Durham
http://www.myspace.com/lincolndurham
Friday - March 05
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Delphi Rising CD Release Party
NO COVER
Delphi Rising celebrates the release of their new CD "For Granted."
http://www.myspace.com/delphirisingband
Friday - March 05
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Ugly Lion, The Raspas, Ashes of Babylon
$8 Cover
Episode Phive presents three great Reggae bands. Ugly Lion is a six-piece progressive reggae band from Dallas, Texas who as longtime friends have come together to create music with a conscious message. Exploding from the music capital of the world, The Raspas' name is one that those both in and outside of Texas have inevitably come to admire for their entertaining music and impressive stage performance. Ashes of Babylon is a roots reggae band from Lake Charles, Louisiana, now based in Austin. Playing shows from Georgia to Texas, they have gained notoriety as having a live show that never fails to impress. Caribbean Food by Ital Palace!
Ugly Lion
http://www.myspace.com/uglylion
The Raspas
http://www.myspace.com/theraspas
Ashes of Babylon
http://www.myspace.com/theashesofbabylon
Saturday - March 06
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
BillyLance Musical Review
NO COVER
Classical guitar solos by Katie Kerwin. Violin and piano from Billy Lance and James Chambers.
Saturday - March 06
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Louie's Homemade Jam
NO COVER
Member of the talented Hancock family of Supernatural Family fame, Louie Hancock and his band serve up Beatles to Johnny Cash to pure Texas country, plus a touch of everything in between. FREE Happy Hour show!
Saturday - March 06
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Albanie and Her Fellas
$7 Cover
Cabaret, swing dance and hot jazz!
Luna Tart
The Mazel Tov Cocktail Hour
http://www.myspace.com/mazeltovkocktailhour
Continental Graffitti
http://www.continentalgraffiti.com
Albanie and her Fellas
http://www.myspace.com/albaniemusic
Sunday - March 07
McLemore Avenue
The Hub Tones
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
$3 Cover
McLemore Avenue, inspired by instrumental groups like Booker T. & the MGs, the Meters, and Medeski, Martin & Wood--blends elements of southern soul, groove, and jazz with an original sound that is unique to Austin, Texas. These guys have a great swirling Hammond organ/guitar instrumental sound that fills the room with an infectious, funky groove. This band has it...period. If Stax were to reopen their studio, this group could fill Booker T. & the MG's shoes. Then Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock serve as inspiration to Austin's newest Jazz project, The Hub-Tones. The Hub Tones fuse elements of jazz, funk, and soulful instrumental grooves.
http://www.mclemoreavenue.com
Thursday - March 11
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Lux Divon, Bali Yaaah and Bernard Noir
$5 Cover
Electronica and alternative music.
Bali Yaaah
http://www.myspace.com/baliyaaah
Lux Divon
http://www.luxdivon.com
Bernard Noir
http://bernardnoir.com
Friday - March 12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jimmy Turner and Air Seed
NO COVER
An eclectic mix of sound, rhythm and dance by Austin's own, Jimmy Turner. Experience bits of jazz, blues, and experimental music as Jimmy, a deaf man, plays a variety of instruments vibrationally. It will be an event you won't forget.
Friday - March 12
10:00 PM - 2 AM
Live Music and Electronic Dance Party
$5 Cover
World Beat, Rock, Hip Hop, Electronica and more!
The SundayRay Project
http://www.myspace.com/jSundayray
Moonticca and the Texas Clock
http://www.myspace.com/moonticcaandthetexasclock
DJ Jack Trades
DJ Relac'Soundfactory
http://www.myspace.com/relacsoundfactory
Original Rhymes by Melanie Rose Featuring Brian Dudley and David Goldsby
Visual Light Show by Rob Hybrid
http://www.robhybrid.com
Saturday - March 13
2:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Partial to Oddity Fest 2010
$5 At the Door Before 5 PM
$10 At the door After 5 PM
Partial to Oddity Fest 2010 (P2O) is a showcase in experimental art, film, and music as Austin gets together to prove, once and for all, that Austin is indeed the live music capital of the world as well as a hub for all of the arts(http://www.p2ofest.com). Demonstration by Austin’s Very own Bleep Labs at 6 PM. Art is on display all day. Kids activities such as face painting and finger painting available before 5 PM as well as artisan vendors. Bands start at 6:30 PM. Raffle of great items from the sponsors at 10:00 PM (Bird’s Barbershop, Bleep Labs, Brain Machine Recording Studio, Dragon’s Lair Comics and Gifts, Strait Music, Texas Roller Derby. Between bands short films by Austin’s NVH Films (http://www.nvhfilms.com).
Live Music From:
Death is Not a Joyride (Voted best experimental band in Austin) - http://www.deathisnotajoyride.com
Furby Youth Choir!
http://www.artificialmusicmachine.com/main.php?page=artists&artist=furby
Book of Shadows
http://www.myspace.com/bookofshadowsaustin
How I Quit Crack
http://www.myspace.com/howiquitcrack
The Demon Hlatus -
http://www.myspace.com/thedemonhlatus
Nutmud
http://www.myspace.com/nutmud
De Rol Le
http://www.myspace.com/pidgeot
Art From:
Kathryn Wilson
http://www.junkhousedollyard.com
Analy Nakat
http://www.myspace.com/analynakat
Karen Easter
http://www.colorsmagicka.com
Sabina Reynolds
http://www.myspace.com/sabinadawn
Candace Thornseberry
Sunday - March 14
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Ritmo 3
$5 Cover
Enjoy a variety of Salsa and Latin dance grooves every 2nd and 4th Sundayday with Ritmo 3 and DJ Gonzalo.
http://www.myspace.com/ritmo3
Thursday - March 18
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Music From The Soundtrack for "The Wind Chases the Sun, The Leonard Peltier Story"
NO COVER
Music from the in production film "The Wind Chases the Sun, The Leonard Peltier Story" will be performed in support of the completion of the film. Featuring performances by Trespassers William, Jennifer Leonhardt, Brian Ledford, Shannon McNally, Natalia Zuckerman and Victoria Williams. Producer and Director Preston Randolph will speak about the project. No cover. Donation suggested.
www.myspace.com/512981277
cactusprofilms.com/in-production
Thursday - March 18
9:00 PM to 4:00 AM
Dreamtime Productions Presents Funk Showcase
$5 Cover
All nighter at Ruta Maya with after hours until 4 AM! Featuring Funkotron, Dimitris Ascent, Spank, Toast Helix, Metranohm and more! $5 Cover.
www.myspace.com/funkotronmyspace
www.myspace.com/weresoserious
www.myspace.com/dreamtime2012
Friday - March 19
2:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Episode Phive & MusicBailout.net Present ATX Wildfire Day One
NO COVER
A FREE two-day Reggae Rock festival @Ruta Maya on March 19 & 20!! Badges? You don't need no stinkin' badges! Or wristbands! ALL AGES!
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM Root Dimension (Austin)
3:05 PM – 3:55 PM Dub Gideon (San Antonio)
4:20 PM – 5:10 PM Irie Jane (Austin)
5:25 PM – 6:15 PM Indofin (Austin)
6:30 PM – 7:20 PM The Contrabandits (Austin)
7:35 PM – 8:35 PM The Raspas (Austin)
8:50 PM – 9:50 PM Tatanka (Denver)
10:05 PM – 11:05 PM Ashes of Babylon (Austin)
11:20 PM – 12:20 AM Idiginis (Houston)
12:35 AM – 1:35 AM The Movement (Philadelphia)
AFTERPARTY: 2:00 AM - Close
Orko Eloheim (Los Angeles)
DJ Ivor (San Antonio)
Saturday - March 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Episode Phive & MusicBailout.net Present ATX Wildfire Day Two
NO COVER
A FREE two-day Reggae Rock festival @Ruta Maya on March 19 & 20!! Badges? You don't need no stinkin' badges! Or wristbands! Help this spread like WILDFIRE...tell all of your friends!! ALL AGES!
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Equal People (Corpus Christi)
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Sons of the Beach (Rio Grande Valley)
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Darby Drivers (Austin)
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM Slaughterhouse Rootz (Denver)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Contra Coup (Austin)
8:15 PM – 9:15 PM Rook (Austin)
9:30 PM – 10:30 PM Tin Can Phone (Austin)
10:45 PM – 11:45 PM Eleven Fingered Charlie (Austin)
12:00 AM – 1:00 AM One Pin Short (Las Vegas)
AFTERPARTY: 1:30 AM – Close
Killah Priest (Brooklyn)
DJ Notion (Austin)
Blueprint & Illogic (Greenhouse) (Columbus)
McPullish (Austin)
Sunday - March 21
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cafe Con Letres
$5 for 18 and Up, Free Under 18
Sponsored by the Latin American Cultural Alliance, Café con Letres is a Spanish language forum of music, poetry, drama, short films, art and more. Café con Letras is a celebration of art and part of a cultural movement led by the Latin American Cultural Alliance and everyone is invited to get involved. It is a space for professional and amateur artists to express their work, but is not an "open mic." To be considered as a guest artist, please contact the Latin American Cultural Alliance. Café con Letres is every third Sundayday of each month at Ruta Maya.
http://www.alianzacultural.net
Sunday - March 21
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Nelson Saga y Arma del Alma
$3 Cover
Nelson Saga and Arma del Alma (Weapon of the Soul) perform World Latin Music from the past and future every third Sundayday after Cafe con Letras. Born in El Salvador, Central America, Nelson Saga is an interdisciplinary writer, composer, performer, actor, and musician with contemporary Latin American folkloric and world fusion compositions. He delivers direct, adventurous and sober poetry through a practical-spontaneous global ritualistic blend of eclectic music. Nelson has shared the stage with Grammy artists such as Flaco Jimenez and Cyril Neville.
http://www.myspace.com/nelsonsaga
Thursday - March 25
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
"Improvisational Dimensions" Musical Fundraiser for Sun Ra Tribute 2010 @ Ruta Maya
$5 Cover
Friday - March 26
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Stairwell Sisters and the Freight Hoppers
$15 General Admission
$12 for AFTM Members
Austin Friends of Traditional Music present two great bands in one night! San Francisco's all-gal old-time teardown, THE STAIRWELL SISTERS, play a deep and rowdy repertoire of timeless tunes plus a solid standing of smart, original material that is winning praise on a national level. The Freight Hoppers create a sonic hue that refracts their inspirations and love of Southern American, gospel, blues, punk and folk music.
http://www.stairwellsisters.com
http://www.myspace.com/thefreighthoppers
Friday - March 26
11:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Minor Mishap Marching Band Presents
$5 Cover
Minor Mishap Marching Band
http://www.myspace.com/buscandoelmonteaustin
Buscando el Monte
http://www.myspace.com/buscandoelmonteaustin
Saturday - March 27
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Austin Friends of Traditional Music
NO COVER
Open mic for members of Austin Friends of Traditional Music. Austin Friends of Tradional Music is a non profit supporting traditional music and dance in Austin for over thirty years. General public welcome to listen and participate.
http://www.aftm.us
Saturday - March 27
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Freddie Steady Frontier A Go Go
$7 Cover
It's a happening with that great sixties sound! Texas Music Hall-of-Famer Freddie Steady Krc is one of Austin's great, enigmatic musical characters and front man for both the Freddie Steady 5 and the legendary Explosives featuring Roky Erickson.
http://www.myspace.com/freddiesteady
Saturday - March 27
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Flying Balalaika Brothers
$7 Cover
Featuring Zhenya Kolykhanov, one of the founding members of hte Red Elvises, Russian trio Flying Balalaika Brothers represent russian folk crossover to bluegrass and many other international acoustic styles. Originally formed in Los Angeles as a street band, the Flying Balalaika Brothers has a large history of performers from Limpopo, Red Elvises, Kalinka and many other guest Russian players.
http://www.myspace.com/flyingbalalaikabrothers
Sunday - March 28
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Ritmo 3
$5 Cover
Enjoy a variety of Latin dance grooves every 2nd and 4th Sundayday with Ritmo 3 and DJ Gonzalo.
http://www.myspace.com/ritmo3
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Austin Volunteer Orchestra
NO COVER
Austin Volunteer Orchestra (AVO) brings some of the finest musicians in Austin together for some great music from country to funk to pop to rock. Originals and covers of songs from Texas bands.
http://www.austinvolunteer
EVERY TUESDAY
6 to 9 PM
Poetry Open Mic
No Cover
Recently awarded an Austin Chronicle "Best Of" award, the Ruta Maya poetry open mic is one of the longest running poetry open mics in Austin. Hosted by David Bates, the open mike opens with a “Round Robin” open mic with no sign up list from 6 to 7 PM followed by a “Sign Up List” open mic from 7 PM to 9 PM.
EVERY TUESDAY
9 PM to 12 AM
Music Open Mic
No Cover
Open Mike Music Sign Up at 8:30 PM. Ruta Maya open mic hosts some of the best talent in Austin, discovered, undiscovered or simply flying under the radar to avoid detection by the authorities. Often imitated, never equaled. Performance time is three songs or 20 minutes, which ever is less. Recordings can be made of Open Mic performances and CDs of these recordings are available to the artist for a $10 fee. Please let the soundman know in advance there is a request to be recorded.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Salsa Lesson
Free With Purchase
FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance to the music of La Mona Loca from 9 PM to midnight.
http://www.streetsalsa.com
EVERY WEDNESDAY
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
La Mona Loca
$7 Cover
Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven-piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca performs original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more. Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo!!
http://www.musicacienfuego
Thursday - March 04
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Adrian Emberley, Tellanova, A House A Home, Lex Land and Lincoln Durham
$7 Cover
Adrian Emberley
http://www.myspace.com/adr
Tellanova
http://www.myspace.com/tel
A House A Home
http://www.myspace.com/aho
Lex Land
http://www.lexland.net
http://www.myspace.com/lex
Lincoln Durham
http://www.myspace.com/lin
Friday - March 05
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Delphi Rising CD Release Party
NO COVER
Delphi Rising celebrates the release of their new CD "For Granted."
http://www.myspace.com/del
Friday - March 05
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Ugly Lion, The Raspas, Ashes of Babylon
$8 Cover
Episode Phive presents three great Reggae bands. Ugly Lion is a six-piece progressive reggae band from Dallas, Texas who as longtime friends have come together to create music with a conscious message. Exploding from the music capital of the world, The Raspas' name is one that those both in and outside of Texas have inevitably come to admire for their entertaining music and impressive stage performance. Ashes of Babylon is a roots reggae band from Lake Charles, Louisiana, now based in Austin. Playing shows from Georgia to Texas, they have gained notoriety as having a live show that never fails to impress. Caribbean Food by Ital Palace!
Ugly Lion
http://www.myspace.com/ugl
The Raspas
http://www.myspace.com/the
Ashes of Babylon
http://www.myspace.com/the
Saturday - March 06
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
BillyLance Musical Review
NO COVER
Classical guitar solos by Katie Kerwin. Violin and piano from Billy Lance and James Chambers.
Saturday - March 06
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Louie's Homemade Jam
NO COVER
Member of the talented Hancock family of Supernatural Family fame, Louie Hancock and his band serve up Beatles to Johnny Cash to pure Texas country, plus a touch of everything in between. FREE Happy Hour show!
Saturday - March 06
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Albanie and Her Fellas
$7 Cover
Cabaret, swing dance and hot jazz!
Luna Tart
The Mazel Tov Cocktail Hour
http://www.myspace.com/maz
Continental Graffitti
http://www.continentalgraf
Albanie and her Fellas
http://www.myspace.com/alb
Sunday - March 07
McLemore Avenue
The Hub Tones
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
$3 Cover
McLemore Avenue, inspired by instrumental groups like Booker T. & the MGs, the Meters, and Medeski, Martin & Wood--blends elements of southern soul, groove, and jazz with an original sound that is unique to Austin, Texas. These guys have a great swirling Hammond organ/guitar instrumental sound that fills the room with an infectious, funky groove. This band has it...period. If Stax were to reopen their studio, this group could fill Booker T. & the MG's shoes. Then Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock serve as inspiration to Austin's newest Jazz project, The Hub-Tones. The Hub Tones fuse elements of jazz, funk, and soulful instrumental grooves.
http://www.mclemoreavenue.
Thursday - March 11
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Lux Divon, Bali Yaaah and Bernard Noir
$5 Cover
Electronica and alternative music.
Bali Yaaah
http://www.myspace.com/bal
Lux Divon
http://www.luxdivon.com
Bernard Noir
http://bernardnoir.com
Friday - March 12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jimmy Turner and Air Seed
NO COVER
An eclectic mix of sound, rhythm and dance by Austin's own, Jimmy Turner. Experience bits of jazz, blues, and experimental music as Jimmy, a deaf man, plays a variety of instruments vibrationally. It will be an event you won't forget.
Friday - March 12
10:00 PM - 2 AM
Live Music and Electronic Dance Party
$5 Cover
World Beat, Rock, Hip Hop, Electronica and more!
The SundayRay Project
http://www.myspace.com/jSu
Moonticca and the Texas Clock
http://www.myspace.com/moo
DJ Jack Trades
DJ Relac'Soundfactory
http://www.myspace.com/rel
Original Rhymes by Melanie Rose Featuring Brian Dudley and David Goldsby
Visual Light Show by Rob Hybrid
http://www.robhybrid.com
Saturday - March 13
2:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Partial to Oddity Fest 2010
$5 At the Door Before 5 PM
$10 At the door After 5 PM
Partial to Oddity Fest 2010 (P2O) is a showcase in experimental art, film, and music as Austin gets together to prove, once and for all, that Austin is indeed the live music capital of the world as well as a hub for all of the arts(http://www.p2ofest.com). Demonstration by Austin’s Very own Bleep Labs at 6 PM. Art is on display all day. Kids activities such as face painting and finger painting available before 5 PM as well as artisan vendors. Bands start at 6:30 PM. Raffle of great items from the sponsors at 10:00 PM (Bird’s Barbershop, Bleep Labs, Brain Machine Recording Studio, Dragon’s Lair Comics and Gifts, Strait Music, Texas Roller Derby. Between bands short films by Austin’s NVH Films (http://www.nvhfilms.com).
Live Music From:
Death is Not a Joyride (Voted best experimental band in Austin) - http://www.deathisnotajoyr
Furby Youth Choir!
http://www.artificialmusic
Book of Shadows
http://www.myspace.com/boo
How I Quit Crack
http://www.myspace.com/how
The Demon Hlatus -
http://www.myspace.com/the
Nutmud
http://www.myspace.com/nut
De Rol Le
http://www.myspace.com/pid
Art From:
Kathryn Wilson
http://www.junkhousedollya
Analy Nakat
http://www.myspace.com/ana
Karen Easter
http://www.colorsmagicka.c
Sabina Reynolds
http://www.myspace.com/sab
Candace Thornseberry
Sunday - March 14
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Ritmo 3
$5 Cover
Enjoy a variety of Salsa and Latin dance grooves every 2nd and 4th Sundayday with Ritmo 3 and DJ Gonzalo.
http://www.myspace.com/rit
Thursday - March 18
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Music From The Soundtrack for "The Wind Chases the Sun, The Leonard Peltier Story"
NO COVER
Music from the in production film "The Wind Chases the Sun, The Leonard Peltier Story" will be performed in support of the completion of the film. Featuring performances by Trespassers William, Jennifer Leonhardt, Brian Ledford, Shannon McNally, Natalia Zuckerman and Victoria Williams. Producer and Director Preston Randolph will speak about the project. No cover. Donation suggested.
www.myspace.com/512981277
cactusprofilms.com/in-production
Thursday - March 18
9:00 PM to 4:00 AM
Dreamtime Productions Presents Funk Showcase
$5 Cover
All nighter at Ruta Maya with after hours until 4 AM! Featuring Funkotron, Dimitris Ascent, Spank, Toast Helix, Metranohm and more! $5 Cover.
www.myspace.com/funkotronmyspace
www.myspace.com/weresoserious
www.myspace.com/dreamtime2012
Friday - March 19
2:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Episode Phive & MusicBailout.net Present ATX Wildfire Day One
NO COVER
A FREE two-day Reggae Rock festival @Ruta Maya on March 19 & 20!! Badges? You don't need no stinkin' badges! Or wristbands! ALL AGES!
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM Root Dimension (Austin)
3:05 PM – 3:55 PM Dub Gideon (San Antonio)
4:20 PM – 5:10 PM Irie Jane (Austin)
5:25 PM – 6:15 PM Indofin (Austin)
6:30 PM – 7:20 PM The Contrabandits (Austin)
7:35 PM – 8:35 PM The Raspas (Austin)
8:50 PM – 9:50 PM Tatanka (Denver)
10:05 PM – 11:05 PM Ashes of Babylon (Austin)
11:20 PM – 12:20 AM Idiginis (Houston)
12:35 AM – 1:35 AM The Movement (Philadelphia)
AFTERPARTY: 2:00 AM - Close
Orko Eloheim (Los Angeles)
DJ Ivor (San Antonio)
Saturday - March 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Episode Phive & MusicBailout.net Present ATX Wildfire Day Two
NO COVER
A FREE two-day Reggae Rock festival @Ruta Maya on March 19 & 20!! Badges? You don't need no stinkin' badges! Or wristbands! Help this spread like WILDFIRE...tell all of your friends!! ALL AGES!
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Equal People (Corpus Christi)
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Sons of the Beach (Rio Grande Valley)
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Darby Drivers (Austin)
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM Slaughterhouse Rootz (Denver)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Contra Coup (Austin)
8:15 PM – 9:15 PM Rook (Austin)
9:30 PM – 10:30 PM Tin Can Phone (Austin)
10:45 PM – 11:45 PM Eleven Fingered Charlie (Austin)
12:00 AM – 1:00 AM One Pin Short (Las Vegas)
AFTERPARTY: 1:30 AM – Close
Killah Priest (Brooklyn)
DJ Notion (Austin)
Blueprint & Illogic (Greenhouse) (Columbus)
McPullish (Austin)
Sunday - March 21
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cafe Con Letres
$5 for 18 and Up, Free Under 18
Sponsored by the Latin American Cultural Alliance, Café con Letres is a Spanish language forum of music, poetry, drama, short films, art and more. Café con Letras is a celebration of art and part of a cultural movement led by the Latin American Cultural Alliance and everyone is invited to get involved. It is a space for professional and amateur artists to express their work, but is not an "open mic." To be considered as a guest artist, please contact the Latin American Cultural Alliance. Café con Letres is every third Sundayday of each month at Ruta Maya.
http://www.alianzacultural
Sunday - March 21
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Nelson Saga y Arma del Alma
$3 Cover
Nelson Saga and Arma del Alma (Weapon of the Soul) perform World Latin Music from the past and future every third Sundayday after Cafe con Letras. Born in El Salvador, Central America, Nelson Saga is an interdisciplinary writer, composer, performer, actor, and musician with contemporary Latin American folkloric and world fusion compositions. He delivers direct, adventurous and sober poetry through a practical-spontaneous global ritualistic blend of eclectic music. Nelson has shared the stage with Grammy artists such as Flaco Jimenez and Cyril Neville.
http://www.myspace.com/nel
Thursday - March 25
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
"Improvisational Dimensions" Musical Fundraiser for Sun Ra Tribute 2010 @ Ruta Maya
$5 Cover
Friday - March 26
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Stairwell Sisters and the Freight Hoppers
$15 General Admission
$12 for AFTM Members
Austin Friends of Traditional Music present two great bands in one night! San Francisco's all-gal old-time teardown, THE STAIRWELL SISTERS, play a deep and rowdy repertoire of timeless tunes plus a solid standing of smart, original material that is winning praise on a national level. The Freight Hoppers create a sonic hue that refracts their inspirations and love of Southern American, gospel, blues, punk and folk music.
http://www.stairwellsister
http://www.myspace.com/the
Friday - March 26
11:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Minor Mishap Marching Band Presents
$5 Cover
Minor Mishap Marching Band
http://www.myspace.com/bus
Buscando el Monte
http://www.myspace.com/bus
Saturday - March 27
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Austin Friends of Traditional Music
NO COVER
Open mic for members of Austin Friends of Traditional Music. Austin Friends of Tradional Music is a non profit supporting traditional music and dance in Austin for over thirty years. General public welcome to listen and participate.
http://www.aftm.us
Saturday - March 27
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Freddie Steady Frontier A Go Go
$7 Cover
It's a happening with that great sixties sound! Texas Music Hall-of-Famer Freddie Steady Krc is one of Austin's great, enigmatic musical characters and front man for both the Freddie Steady 5 and the legendary Explosives featuring Roky Erickson.
http://www.myspace.com/fre
Saturday - March 27
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Flying Balalaika Brothers
$7 Cover
Featuring Zhenya Kolykhanov, one of the founding members of hte Red Elvises, Russian trio Flying Balalaika Brothers represent russian folk crossover to bluegrass and many other international acoustic styles. Originally formed in Los Angeles as a street band, the Flying Balalaika Brothers has a large history of performers from Limpopo, Red Elvises, Kalinka and many other guest Russian players.
http://www.myspace.com/fly
Sunday - March 28
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Ritmo 3
$5 Cover
Enjoy a variety of Latin dance grooves every 2nd and 4th Sundayday with Ritmo 3 and DJ Gonzalo.
http://www.myspace.com/rit
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