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November 28, 2017
From The Swamp To The Mountains: Dragon Smoke Brings Their Unique Funky Fire
NOLA is notorious for its status as a hearth of American music like jazz and funk. The inspiration for countless musical acts has been born from the swampy, vampy city, and its a blessing to see The Big Easy ... Read More »
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November 21, 2017
There’s Nosaj Thing as a Bad Time at Empire Control Room on 12/8/17
If you’re looking for a chill, yet groovy night of glitch hop, Empire Control Room is bringing L.A.-based producer Nosaj Thing to Austin on December 8, 2017. His sound references iconically L.A. beat scene elements, but at the same time is ... Read More »
November 21, 2017 0
November 14, 2017
George Clinton and Crew Celebrate Empire Control Room’s Four-Year Funkiversary
EDIT: As of Nov. 15, RC & The Gritz…yes, the one and only Erykah Badu’s band…has been added to this already insane lineup! Saturday one-day tix are already sold out; snag tix at the link at the end of ... Read More »
November 14, 2017 0
November 10, 2017
Preview: Disco Biscuits + Jade Cicada + Break Science
This Disco Biscuits at the Fillmore in Denver on 11/17 and 11/8. The Philadelphia electronic infused jam band knows how to engage your mind and soul with their downtempo funk vibes that shift over to the perfect high tempo ... Read More »
November 10, 2017 0
November 9, 2017
Funk Out The Jams With Perpetual Groove
Perpetual Groove has been bringing you their funky, dance-move-inducing jams for years, but it’s been a while since they have released a new record. Awakened from their slumber, they’ve returned with a Kickstarter to record a new album, due ... Read More »
November 09, 2017 0
November 7, 2017
Meet Us at the Funky Dojo: Kung Fu Plays Empire Control Room on 11/11
There’s something to please every member of your crew this weekend at Empire Control Room in Austin, with a lineup featuring Kung Fu, Kalya Scintilla, Whitebear, and Drrtywulvz. For the glitch fan: Drrtywulvz Got bass? Drrtywulvz has melted brains at Burning ... Read More »
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November 2, 2017
Make a Wish with SunSquabi 11/11 @ The Fillmore
By Lane Undhjem Get on your dancing shoes for a night of pure electro-funk brought to you commercial free by the Denver-based trio, SunSquabi, coming at you live and direct from The Fillmore on Saturday, November 11. From humble roots, SunSquabi ... Read More »
November 02, 2017 0
October 31, 2017
Exploring the Sonic Blossom Lineup: Kalya Scintilla & Eve Olution, Bluetech, Whitebear + more on 11/4/17
Ahhh Sonic Bloom…you perfect sunflower. You poetic and noble land-mermaid. You rainbow-infused space unicorn. We’ll continue to shower Leslie Knope compliments on one of our favorite summer festivals, but in the meantime, you can fill the Sonic Bloom void ... Read More »
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October 27, 2017
3 Ways Artists are Innovating on the Live Music Game
By Lane Undhjem Touring is one of the few remaining ways musicians can truly make a living. With the rise in popularity of live shows and festivals, we are in the midst of a truly innovative period in terms of ... Read More »
October 27, 2017 0
October 24, 2017
Your Austin Halloweekend Plans: ill.gates with Champagne Drip at Empire on 10/27
Still need Halloween plans in Austin? Empire Control Room and Garage has got you covered with a delightfully bass-heavy lineup on October 27: ill.gates and Champagne Drip. Honestly, we couldn’t have chosen a better headliner for Halloween than ill.gates. Does ... Read More »
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