Show Spotlight: Classixx + Learning Secrets at the Parish

CLASSIXX: Fresh on the heels of their new single "Into the Valley" for Green Label Sound, the LA based producers/DJs are spending the summer nights marinating dance floors across the world. Barely into their twenties, Classixx has begun defining a new sound for the Los Angeles electronic music scene. A refreshing change from the trance and techno inspired Electro that has been dominating dance floors, their Donna Summer’esque grooves have caught the ears of music aficionados, fans and artists alike. With recent remixes for groundbreaking artists such as Phoenix, The Ting Tings, Shiny Toy Guns and The Sounds their funky midtempo sound is turning heads everywhere.

You can catch them in Austin on August 19th at The Parish with two of Austin's finest party throwers, the wonderful duo that is Learning Secrets. This show is essential and will more than likely reach capacity so get your tickets now. [Tickets]

Stream The Horrors Latest Album "Skying"

You can stream the bands latest album 'Skying' in it's entirety now via the bands official website. It will be available for purchase on July 11th in the UK and August 9th in the US. The band will be performing in Austin at The Parish [Tickets] on September 21st. [Stream Now]

Show Spotlight: Fresh Millions, Zlam Dunk, Hank And Cupcakes, The Shears and Sphynx at The Parish (Tonight)

We were so excited to see Fresh Millions added to the Austin City Limits line up the other day. But before they conquer the festival world you can see them along with a ridiculously good line up tonight at The Parish. Cover is only $8 so get on that. See you there.

Fresh Millions
Zlam Dunk
Hank and Cupcakes
The Shears
Sphynx

The Parish
Cover $8
This event is ALL AGES.

SXSW 2011: Navigational Society & Good Danny's Day Party (3/16) :: RSVP Info

Navagational Society & Good Danny's Day Party
Wednesday, March 16th | 10:30am - 5:30pm
The Parish (214 E. 6th St)


[RSVP]

Show Spotlight: Mother Falcon Tonight (8/19) at The Parish

Mother Falcon will play their last show of this summer at The Parish, August 19th, with Battle Bend and Little Lo! This is a send off show for the Mother Falcon-ers who are going to college this fall, so come out and party with MF and friends!

Cover is $8, doors are at 7, Little Lo starts at 8!

www.myspace.com/motherfalconmusic
www.myspace.com/littlelomusic
www.myspace.com/battlebend

Islands Announce Summer Tour (w/ Austin Date)

Equally exciting is that they will be supported by Active Child. A band I have been wanting to check out since SXSW.

Islands on Tour:

06.27.10 - Brooklyn, NY - Northside Music Festival
06.28.10 - Allston, MA - Harper's Ferry
06.29.10 - Providence, RI - Jerky's Live Music Hall
06.30.10 - Philadelphia, PA - The Barbary
07.01.10 - Washington, DC - The Black Cat
07.02.10 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
07.03.10 - Atlanta, GA - Eyedrum
07.04.10 - Mobile, AL - Alabama Music Box
07.05.10 - Houston, TX - Mangos
07.06.10 - Austin, TX - The Parish
07.07.10 - Dallas, TX - The Loft
07.08.10 - Norman, OK - Opolis Productions
07.09.10 - St. Louis, MO - Firebird
07.10.10 - Madison, WI - The Terrace (University of Wisconsin)
07.12.10 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
07.13.10 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick

Islands : http://www.islandsareforever.com

Last Night: L.A.X, Love at 20, Politics and The Redboys at The Parish

The Ultra8201 Birthday Celebration | June 10th at The Parish with L.A.X, Love at 20 and Politics

I am very proud to announce and invite everyone to my birthday celebration Thursday June 10th at The Parish [RSVP]. Not to be confused with the anniversary show a few months back this time we are celebrating my actual birthday. I almost went the traditional way of having a quiet dinner and then getting together with some friends but that didn't just feel right. I am a music blogger and throw parties for every other occasion so why not have a show? And if I was going to have a show why not have some of the most exciting bands in Austin come and play it. So that is exactly what I did and here is the line up. Joining me in the celebration will be L.A.X, Love at 20 and Politics. The talented Alison Narro will be on hand with the photo booth we have come to know, love and expect in Austin. All the proceeds from the show will benefit Ultra8201 so instead of having to look for that perfect gift (kidding) you will be giving me a little help to make the site even better. In return I promise a night of great music and a really good time. Not a bad deal right?

A huge thanks to our sponsors and friends at Do512, Knuckle Rumbler, Sailor Legs, Austin Eavesdropper, uLovei, The Glitoris and The Peen Scene.

I would be shocked if you haven't heard these bands by now but just in case....

and remember to...[RSVP] $6/$8 w/o

L.A.X [Listen]

L.A.X began in 2005 with Andrew Collins and Erin Jantzen as an electro duo with a fresh sound and invigorating live performance. In 2007, they self-released "The L EP", an eclectic hybrid of electronic dance tracks that quickly established the group in the heart of the Austin, TX party scene. By early 2009, the duo had grown three-fold, adding Yadira Brown (Vocals), Jon Oswald (Drums), Rory Allen Phillips (Guitar), Chris D'Annunzio (Bass), and occasionally joined by Santiago Vela (percussion). These additions have expanded the group's musical range and elevated their status as a must-see live act. Collins thrives on cultural fusions apparent from the hip hop elements of "Don’t Push" to the reggaeton anthem, "Sacuda las Caderas". Jantzen and Brown, lead vocals, lure and dazzle the listener with unprecedented lyrics and melodies. Their breakthrough performances at 2009's ACL Festival, Fun Fun Fun Fest and SXSW 2010 have been followed up with a solid string of shows in Austin and other cities around Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico. L.A.X has worked their way up in the ranks of the Austin music scene and is a prime contender for opening and after party slots for the heavy hitting electronic acts that filter through Austin’s large venues. Thus far, L.A.X has opened for Kraak and Smaak, The Juan McLean, and Glass Candy and had the headlining slot for C3‘s Cut Copy after show at Stubbs. In May, the group released their highly anticipated sophomore effort, "The A EP", celebrating with shows in Austin, Houston and Dallas, TX. The Parish hosted the Austin event on May 20th, “The A EP Remixes” is available for digital purchase. [Source]

LOVE AT 20 [Listen]

Featuring Former members of Austin’s “Clap! Clap!” (Mike Groener, vox/piano/guitar; Louis Lemuz, bass; Mark Toohey, drums) have come together to assemble a newer and more polished (rock) version of their illustrious dance sound. With guitar-driven hooks and lyrics that are dying to be sung along with, Love at 20 desires to be where solid chart-toppers are today (but no auto-tune here, thank goodness). If Maroon 5’s Adam Levine was more into Brit rock bands like Stereophonics rather than Prince, he would have called his band Love at 20. [Source]

POLITICS [Listen]

After first forming in 2006 the band played Austin with some of the local music scenes best and brightest. They went on to tour the west coast and performed with high profile acts like Dawes and Glass Candy. After a brief hiatus and some line up changes the band came back strong last year with performances at The Ghost Room, The Parish and Mohawk during FFF Fest. Politics will enter the studio this summer and plan for a Fall EP release.

Show Spotlight: L.A.X presents The "A" EP Release at The Parish Tonight (5/20)

Are you ready for the intergalactic dance party liftoff? Tonight (May 20th) the electro, dance sensation, L.A.X. is debuting the highly awaited second phase of their trilogy of albums, and you're invited to partake in the craziness that is about to ensue.

The "A" EP has been a long time coming for the band after enduring an eighteen month mixtape production in which the recording process took place over four sessions at three studio's with two different producers. The twelve songs, collectively captured at WW4 Studios, Infinity Studios and The Diamond Factory, incorporate elements of experimental electronic dance-pop music with lyrical bluntness and street-smart demeanor. Originally a synth backed vocal duo, L.A.X. has grown to a seven-piece live band noise machine featuring three unique vocalists. Since then, the band has stirred Austin's dance culture from debaucherous house parties and the club scene to the national stage at the ACL Festival in 2009.

Joining L.A.X. on the stage will be DJ Orion, Missions, and Fresh Millions. The first 250 fans to purchase the album at the show will be provided with download cards for a number of exclusive L.A.X. remixes - only available digitally.

Photobooth with Alison Narro along with uLovei, The Peen Scene and Subcomandante Quito

Door $14 with a copy of EP | $8 w/o

Tickets are on sale NOW at: http://www.theparishaustin.com/show/detail/29334

Giveaway: The Sour Notes, The Authors, She Sir and Mother Falcon Tonight (4/23) at The Parish

Great show tonight at The Parish with The Sour Notes, The Authors, She Sir and Mother Falcon and we have a pair of tickets to giveaway. All you have to do is send us a DM or @reply on Twitter (@ultra8201). And we will pick a winner and get you on the list.

Last Night: Cold War Kids at The Parish

Giveaway: Impromptu Dance Party Tomorrow Night (4/10) at The Parish

An Impromptu Dance Party featuring the Rhythm Sektion DJ's is going down this Saturday The Parish and we have a pair of tickets to give away. All you have to do is go to our Twitter page (@ultra8201) and send us a DM to enter. If you can't DM us an @ reply will do. The Parish boasts some of the best sound in Austin making it the ideal spot for a dance party.

Video: A Place To Bury Strangers | In Your Heart

If you are checking out The Big Pink show tonight at The Parish I suggest getting there early for the openers A Place To Bury Strangers. And if you don't have plans I suggest you go down and check out both. Going to be a decent show tonight.

Last Night: Warpaint at The Parish (2/24)

SXSW 2010: Stereogum Range Life 2010 (3/20) :: [RSVP]

Stereogum Range Life 2010 SXSW Party
Saturday, March 20th (1-5pm)
The Parish (214 E. 6th St.) | Austin, TX

RSVP to open soon...

Lineup:
Ben Gibbard (solo set)
Wye Oak
The Morning Benders

Show Spotlight: Ultra8201 presents Red Leaves, MoTel Aviv, Prayer for Animals and Politics at The Parish | Friday (2/12)

[Red Leaves]

[MoTel Aviv]

[Prayer For Animals]

[Politics]

Tickets are available now [Purchase]

Show Spotlight: Fantastic Romantic | Tonight (2/6) at The Parish

Prince Klassen is one of Austin’s best kept secrets (despite being from San Antonio) and its time to celebrate his ability to keep things fresh for 27 years. Fantastic Romantic will be taking place Saturday, February 6th at The Parish. Join Knuckle Rumbler, Scion, and Sneak Attack Austin in lighting up the dance floor while listening to jams taken from the lifespan of the DJ that spins your favorite DJs’ parties.

You may know Klassen from being at Nasty’s every Monday with DJ Mel and Beauty Bar every Friday with drunk hipsters but very few of you probably know that he has been featured across the country in SPIN, FADER, and on East Village Radio regularly. This is a man that gives respect and is giving Austin one hell of a party.

Fantastic Points of the Night:

Sneak Attack Austin is going to have a great pop up shop with the latest kicks, gear you can’t find anywhere else, and of course soul.
Scion will have your grab bags of mags and mixtapes that will stay fresh in your car’s cd player. The stops have been pulled out and favors have been used to bring in artists who have influenced and been influenced by Klassen for years and now have the perfect excuse to come party. Playing along side the Prince will be: DJ Orion, Damaged Good$ , and members of Fully Fitted Crew/ Spank Rock DJs PASE ROCK and DEVLIN from DEVLIN & DARKO!!!
If you wear a birthday hat then you get $1 off the cover charge!

Romantic Points of the Night:

You know how babies are made, right? It’s a birthday. That’s all the romance you need.

So let’s recap:

Prince Klassen’s Birthday at The Parish
$6 ($5 with birthday hat)
Featuring DJ Orion, Damaged Good$, Pase Rock , and Devlin (Devlin & Darko)

SET TIMES:

9:00 - 11:00 pm Klassen and DJ Orion
11:30 - 12:00 am Damaged Good$
12:00 am - beyond Pase Rock & Devlin

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