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• Hope everyone is taking full advantage of Free Week’s boundless magic! Tonight, Austin Music Weekly and I invite you to Red 7 for a mouth-watering bill featuring some of our local favorites. Come on down and check out live sets by Hard Proof Afrobeat, Hundred Visions, Smoke and Feathers, Zlam Dunk, East Cameron Folkcore, and Kay Leotard, all for free! Music starts at 8:45 p.m.
  
  
• On January 17th, I am excited to present three promising Austin bands inside at The Mohawk. Over the last year or so, NY transplant Eric Brendo (ex-Downtown) has recruited some talented musicians, including former English Teeth bassist Todd Pruner to fine tune The Asteroid Shop’s mesmerizing melodies to perfection. Enjoy the fruits of their labor at 11 p.m.; Boy + Kite and Anam Milá get things started nice ‘n’ early this Tuesday evening.
  
  
• And finally, save the date! February 28th at The Mohawk! A Giant Dog! If you have not seen this band in all its glory yet, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. More details soon.

Thu Jan 5 2012 · Posted in Events, Daily

Best Shows of 2011! Mohawk and Red 7 Manager Picks!

Happy New Year! We’re already looking ahead to another stellar year of Transmission shows but let’s not forget about the year we had -- the esteemed managers at two of our venues took some time recently to look back at the finest from 2011. Each manager selected their favorite show from each month at their respective venue.

Cody Cowan, Manager, The Mohawk

• January: Kool Keith & Big Freedia
• February: Swans
• March: TV on the Radio / Big Boi
• April: Yelle (Yelawolf, a close second)
• May: Melvins
• June: Youth of Today / Converge
• July: John Maus
• August: Handsome Furs
• September: Neon Indian / Les Savy Fav
• October: Talib Kweli / Washed Out
• November: Glass Candy
• December: Big Freedia & Turquoise Jeep

Rene Stokes, Manager, The Mohawk

• January: Monotonix
• February: Yann Tierson
• March: TV on the Radio / Big Boi
• April: Lightning Bolt
• May: of Montreal
• June: The Bright Light Social Hour
• July: Mission of Burma
• August: Handsome Furs
• September: Neon Indian
• October: Toro y Moi
• November: Glass Candy
• December: Big Freedia & Turquoise Jeep

Johnny Sarkis, Manager, Red 7

• January: Tweak Bird
• February: No Age
• March: Obits
• April: Acid Mother’s Temple
• May: Acrassicauda / Zeke
• June: The Spits
• July: Saviours
• August: St. Vitus
• September: Wolves in the Throne Room
• October: OFF!
• November: Green Day
• December: Russian Circles

Wed Jan 4 2012 · Posted in Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?

News & Events

• On Wednesday, December 14th, I’m super stoked to present The Couch’s CD Release show at The Mohawk. You can check out their new single “The Way You Came” via BandCamp. The talented local outfit formed in San Marcos during the founding members’ time at Texas State University. Now based out of Austin, they recorded Old and Touchin’ Blue with Lars Goransson at Sounds Outrageous Studio.
  
  They’ll be preceded on stage this evening by fellow San Marcos transplants Zlam Dunk and Little Radar. Doors at 8p.m.; cover is $6 ($8 for minors).
  
  
• If love you dogs and Iggy Pop (and you should), come down to the 29th St. Ballroom on December 17th. I Wanna Be Your Dog II, a benefit for Austin Pets Alive, features a dog pageant hosted by Mike Wiebe, complimentary treats from Frank, and plenty of classic Stooges tunes as covered by a whole host of local bands. And hold off on your holiday shopping until you take a stab at the stellar items up for grabs in the silent auction. There’s also a raffle where you could win two wristbands to SXSW. Doors at 8 p.m.; chaperoned pets welcome.
  
  
• Free Week is almost upon us! Austin Music Weekly and I have teamed up to put together a diverse lineup consisting of many of our local favorites -- come on down to Red 7 on Thursday, January 5th and check out Hard Proof Afrobeat, Hundred Visions, Zlam Dunk, East Cameron Folkcore, and Kay Leotard, all for free! Music starts at 9 p.m.
  
  
• Finally, the latest episode of Soundboard focuses on Chico Jones at Ohm Recording Studio -- check it out here. Thanks as always to Shoot Good Media, my proficient partners on this project.

Wed Dec 7 2011 · Posted in Events, Daily

Straight From The Transmission Events HQ: GREEN DAY! SURPRISE SHOW! RED 7! TONIGHT!

They’ve seen and done it all. From underground upstarts to Dookie sensations, and from forgotten stalwarts to Grammy winning legends, Green Day have undoubtedly managed to secure a lofty pedestal in the annals of American rock ‘n’ roll. Tonight, Transmission Events is super stoked to present this influential trio in the cozy and intimate space that is Red 7.

Per TE Founder Graham Williams, “We all owned Kerplunk and 1039 Smoothed Out Slappy Hours well before they blew up. One of Houshang’s favorite bands in the world is coming back to Red River to play a show for their die-hard fans.” An exuberant James Moody, Principal at TE, chimed in as well, stating “After you have headlined world class venues around the globe, after you have sold out Madison Square Garden, there is really only one place to prove that you have truly dominated Rock and Roll – try your luck at RED 7 in Austin, TX.” Johnny Sarkis, Concierge at the venue, added, “Hey Billie Joe, welcome to paradise, dude.”

Yes, it promises to be a truly special evening. Purchase your tickets at TransmissionEvents.com now! You know this is going to sell out pretty fast!

Thu Nov 17 2011 · Posted in Events, Daily

Positive Negatives: New Bomb Turks, High Tension Wires, Grand Champeen, & OBN IIIs @ Red 7 [11.12.11

Check out the full set via Jerry Milton’s Flickr.

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Thu Nov 17 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries, Daily

Positive Negatives: Shonen Knife @ Red 7 (10.29.11)

Check out the full set via Jerry Milton’s Flickr.

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Tue Nov 1 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries

Positive Negatives: Lower Class Brats & The Generators @ Red 7 (10.15.11)

Check out the full sets via Jerry Milton’s Flickr: Lower Class Brats; The Generators.

Lower Class Brats



The Generators

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Thu Oct 20 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries

Passman’s Pics: Dead Meadow, Spindrift @ Red 7 [10.12.11]

Check out the full set via Michael Passman’s Facebook.

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Tue Oct 18 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries, Daily

Positive Negatives: Scorpion Child & Gypsy Hawk @ Red 7 (9.22.11)

Check out the full sets via Jerry Milton’s Flickr: Scorpion Child; Gypsy Hawk.

Scorpion Child



Gypsy Hawk

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Wed Sep 28 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries, Daily

Passman’s Pics: Jacuzzi Boys @ Red 7 [9.23.11]

Check out the full set via Michael Passman’s Facebook.

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Sun Sep 25 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries, Daily

Positive Negatives: Obits @ Red 7 (9.16.11)

Tue Sep 20 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries, Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: Hard Stuff presents Torche [Red 7 / August 2011]

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Thu Sep 15 2011 · Posted in Live Sessions, Daily

Weekly Mojo: Obits at Red 7 [9.16.11]

Hey sports fans, Mojo here with another snappy preview for what’s coming up this week with Transmission! If you’ve got a thing for stripped-down rock and roll and accessible tunes (and let’s be honest—who doesn’t?), then you should be looking forward to this Friday, September 16 at Red 7 because Transmission Entertainment is bringing you Obits, some of Sub Pop’s finest. If you read what most journalists have to say about the band, you’ll probably get sick of hearing the phrase “indie rock veterans” pretty quickly. Sure, these guys have been around the block a time or two, but I feel like every time “veterans” gets thrown into the descriptives, we’re left with a sort of used up, Keith Richards-esque imagery that, despite its heroic connotations, clashes with the freshness of Obits’ sound. At the same time, I will say that Rick Froberg (guitar, vocals) certainly has something of a Lou Reed swagger about him that will definitely resonate with those of you longing for that unadulterated, punk rock spirit. If you’re familiar with how things go at Red 7, then I’m sure you’re realizing how kickass this sort of act will come across live.

Let Obits help you kick off your weekend right!

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Mon Sep 12 2011 · Posted in Events, Daily

Positive Negatives: Saint Vitus, Dixie Witch, The Roller @ Red 7 (8.20.11)

Check out the full set via Jerry Milton’s Flickr.

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Tue Aug 23 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries

Positive Negatives: Torche & Big Business @ Red 7 (8.14.11)

Torche



Big Business

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Fri Aug 19 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries

From The Mind Of Adi: Glam Yo’ Head—Photo Recap [Red 7 / 8.13.11]

Check out more pics via uLOVEi’s Flickr.



Video Vamp

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Mon Aug 15 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries, Daily

Hydrahead Tour (Big Business, Torche, Thrones) @ Red 7 [Sunday]

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Thu Aug 11 2011 · Posted in Events, Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?

News, Updates, & More

• Stefanie Heminger and I have teamed up to bring a little bit of the Sunset Strip to Austin -- you’re cordially invited to Red 7 this Saturday for Glam Yo' Head. We’ll have complimentary food from Frank, a sure-to-be-memorable Miss 7 contest (in the vein of Heminger’s Miss Rainbow contest series up in L.A. ), and of course, plenty of rock 'n' roll in the form of live sets by Uzi Suicide (Guns N' Roses Tribute), Video Vamp ('70s and '80s Rock Tribute), and Yayo. Cover is $7, or $5 with a fab glam outfit; you best dress to impress as uLOVEi will be making the rounds with his trusty camera. Come on down for a different taste of gravy!
  
  
• There are only a handful of spots remaining! Sign up to participate in Quesoff 2011 by emailing me your dish’s name and the category of your choice (Meaty, Veggie, or Spicy). The Queso cook-off will take place on September 24th at The Mohawk from 5 to 8 p.m.; chips galore from El Milagro included. Check out this preview on KEYE 42’s We Are Austin Live last week. The current roster includes a host of intriguingly named dishes such as “Hell’s Bells,” “Queso...queso-rah!...whatever will be, will be!,” and “Gayso.” These everyday chefs will be going up against the mighty fine recipes at establishments like Torchy’s Tacos, Paco’s Tacos, and Papi Tino’s. One can only imagine the queso queos that may result should a layman or laywoman stun a top chef!
  
  
• Later that evening, I am super stoked to present The Big 4 Tribute at Red 7. Jason McMaster’s Killa Maul perform Metallica’s debut full-length in its entirety, local metal maestros Blackholicus and Bat Castle cover a variety of tracks by all four bands, and members of Mr. Lewis and the Funeral 5 and 'Til We're Blue or Destroy surface as Viva Sergio! and The Four Whoresmen respectively to pay homage to the heroes as well. Doors at 9 p.m.; $7 ($10 Minors).
  
  

Mon Aug 8 2011 · Posted in Daily

Toxic Holocaust, Holy Grail, & Krum Bums @ Red 7 [Tonight]

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Fri Aug 5 2011 · Posted in Events, Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: Hard Stuff presents Acrassicauda [Red 7 / May 2011]

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Mon Jul 11 2011 · Posted in Live Sessions

The Clash vs. The Smiths Tribute Night [July 8 / Red 7]

Wed Jul 6 2011 · Posted in Events

Faster Pussycat @ Red 7 [Tomorrow]

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Mon Jul 4 2011 · Posted in Events

From The Mind Of Adi: Hard Stuff presents Eagle Claw [Red 7 / May 2011]

I am pleased to debut the first installment of Hard Stuff, a new series focusing on the metal, hardcore, and punk bands that grace the stage at the many fine rock ‘n’ roll establishments in town. The project is a collaboration between Austin Music Weekly, beloved venues like Red 7, Piggy, and myself. All of us firmly believe in the vitality of the aforementioned genres and feel these unsung heroes deserve to be noticed. After all, why should dance-pop get all the attention?

Without further ado, here’s Eagle Claw at Red 7 on May 24th.

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Thu Jun 30 2011 · Posted in Music Videos, Interviews

Shows & Shots: Gayos in Tejas @ Red 7 this Friday [Preview]

Editor’s Note: Shows & Shots is Ashley Cass’ new column on the TE Network; you may remember her work from her previous Two Girls in Town blog on this site. Today, she previews Chaos in Tejas’ Gayos in Tejas shindig at Red 7 on June 3rd.

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, which ultimately means... non-stop dance party. Kick off the festivus on Friday, June 3 with QueerBomb which commences at East Side Drive-In at 7 p.m., then rally up the troops and bring yourselves down to Red 7 for Gayos in Tejas .

QueerBomb



Gracing the stage are New Orleans Bounce Music Allstars Big Freedia w/ DJ Rusty Lazer, Katey Red, the first transgender MC to rise to stardom, and Brooklyn based neo-folk group Cult of Youth... who completely contrast the rest of the line-up, but embrace variance, right? In all honesty, they’re actually really good although I’d imagine they’re the warm up to the raucous dance party to follow.

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Wed Jun 1 2011 · Posted in Daily

Postive Negatives: Acrassicauda @ Red 7 [5.24.11]

Check out the full set via Jerry Milton’s Flickr.

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Fri May 27 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries

Sonic Snogg: The Death Set Thrash Red 7

The Death Set at Red 7, 5.20.11

[All photos by Jerry Milton]





It’s 1 am on Friday night at Red 7 and when the classic Jackson 5 song, “I want you back,” comes roaring through the speakers, The Death Set takes the stage with “oh baby, give me one more chance (to show you that I love you). Won't you please let me back in your heart…,” in the background. Johnny Siera (lead vocals, guitar), Jahphet Landis (drums), and Daniel Walker (guitar, vocals) form this Brooklyn-based three-piece. The Death Set could not possibly sound less like the Jackson 5 once their intro music fades out and they unveil their own distinctive fusion of punk, electronic, and rap.

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Wed May 25 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries, Reviews

Positive Negatives: Zeke @ Red 7 [5.21.11]

Check out the full set via Jerry Milton’s Flickr.

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Wed May 25 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries

Acrassicauda & Eagle Claw @ Red 7 Tomorrow

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Mon May 23 2011 · Posted in Music Videos, Daily

Zeke @ Red 7 Tomorrow

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Fri May 20 2011 · Posted in Daily

Positive Negatives: Javelina @ Red 7 [5.16.11]

Editor’s Note: I am pleased to announce that Jerry Milton has joined the TE blog team. Milton has been a part of the music scene in Texas for many a year; we worked together previously at Rank N Revue. Today, he shares his photographs from the Javelina show at Red 7 on Monday – check out the full set via Flickr.

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Thu May 19 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries

Gayos in Tejas: Big Freedia & More @ Red 7 [June 3rd]

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Tue May 10 2011 · Posted in Music Videos, Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: Tickets! Free Ones!

I’ve been thinking I need to do more ticket giveaways on here and I reckon now is as good a time as any to get that started. So here’s your chance to win a pair of tickets to two epic TE shows -- The Residents @ The Mohawk (4/6) and Captured By Robots @ Red 7 (4/16). Just RSVP for both shows via those preceding Facebook links to enter. I’ll be picking a random name that appears in the “Attending” section of both event pages; you’ll be notified via your FB profile if you’re the lucky one.

Mon Apr 4 2011 · Posted in Events

DEVO @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater This Sunday; Afterparty @ Red 7

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Thu Mar 24 2011 · Posted in Events

Young Widows To Play Red 7 On June 15

Wed Mar 23 2011 · Posted in Daily

From The Mind Of Adi: FTMOA + BTR present (3.14.11 / Red 7) – Photo Recap

Check out more pics via my Facebook, Annie Ray’s site. and Austinist.

with Mike G. (Mist Giant)



with my wife Natasha Anand and my sister Alex Lane



Mist Giant

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Mon Mar 21 2011 · Posted in Photo Galleries

From The Mind Of Adi: Andrew Leeper’s Firsts

Firsts: Sh*te that happened before other sh*te happened.

Today: Andrew Leeper’ Firsts! This time, we examine what inspired Andrew Leeper from Markov. Catch this exciting local band’s explosive post-punk concoctions tomorrow night at Red 7.

• 1st favorite song: My dad actually had a pretty good record collection but for some strange reason, the song I loved as a kid was “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers. I’d play it over and over and over. “You gotta know when to hold ‘em, Know when to fold ‘em, Know when to walk away, and Know when to run.” MenWhoLookLikeKennyRogers.com
  
  
  
  
• 1st favorite musician or band: In middle school, I discovered the Dead Milkmen. Some of their songs were funny but not in a novelty song way. They were kind of a gateway to the bands that all the older skate rats were into. A sense of humor was rare in the 80s punk/HC scene and I loved the way they didn’t take it too seriously. I wore out my copy of “Big Lizard in My Backyard” to the point and actually had to operate on my cassette with scotch tape.
  
  

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Thu Mar 3 2011 · Posted in Events, Interviews

From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?

FTMOA + BTR Present (Red 7 / March 14th)

SXSW is almost here and as always, will bring with it the multitude of unofficial events we’ve come to love. I, too, shall partake in this party hosting madness for a second straight year -- RSVP on Do512 and come down to Red 7 on Monday, March 14th for a night of top-notch live music outside and some requisite dancing inside. The schedule for the second annual official unofficial FTMOA shindig is as follows:

Outside:
• 9pm: Mist Giant
• 10pm: Gabe Hascall
• 11pm: Hard Proof Afrobeat
• 12am: TV Torso
• 1am: Ringo Deathstarr

Inside:
• 9:30pm: DJ I Wanna Be Her
• 11pm: DJ uLOVEi
• 12:30am: DJ DNS vs. Skiggy Rapz

This year, I have partnered up with New York’s BreakThruRadio (I curate a regular River Runs Red Austin music show for the internet station), and garnered support from Retro Big Red, uLOVEi, Bleach Online, and Beats Broke for the big bash. We’ll have refreshing beverages from Big Red and some complimentary snacks from PopChips; the amazing Annie Ray will have her ever-popular photo-booth set up as well. Hope you can make it! A special thanks to FrenemyLife for designing this marvelous poster below.

Wed Mar 2 2011 · Posted in Events

No Age moved to Red 7

It's going to be very cold tomorrow, so, due to the weather, the No Age Show has been moved from Mohawk to Red 7. Doors are at 8pm and the bands start at 9pm. All tickets will be honored at the door. Rene Hell and Total Abuse open. Get tickets online here.

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Tue Jan 11 2011 · Posted in

From The Mind Of Adi: What Next?

New Year’s Eve Picks

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Mon Dec 27 2010 · Posted in Events

FREE WEEK 2011

The yearly Austin tradition continues again in 2011. In January, Transmission Entertainment, Red 7 and Mohawk are excited to bring you some of our favorite local bands for nine straight nights! Lots of bands, lots of new sounds and all free! This is easily one the best weeks of the year to see what is going on locally in the Austin music scene.

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Wed Dec 15 2010 · Posted in