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Shield Your Eyes
There are two groups with the name Shield Your Eyes: 1) Shield Your Eyes is the noise duo of Mike Duffy and Schuyler Tsuda. Their performances involve sound sculpture, DIY audio circuits, hacked/modified instruments, computer generated/assisted sounds and experimental video. Every show is unique, with machines, software, and video custom-made for the venue 2) Shield Your Eyes began in 2006 and has Tobias Hayes (formerly of semi-popular post hardcore band Meet Me In St Louis, Shoes and Socks Off and Strobe 45,), Eddy Grimes a.
The Band of Heathens
Originally conceived as a loosely-knit collective showcasing four of Austin’s best up-and-coming artists, The Band Of Heathens is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new acts in American Music. The band’s debut album LIVE FROM MOMO’S features dynamic songwriting with powerful vocal harmonies and superb musicianship. The broad appeal of The Band of Heathens can be credited to musical diversity.
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Alpha Rev
Seven-piece Texan group Alpha Rev meld classical instrumentation with rock. They were formed in 2005 by singer-songwriter Casey McPherson after the break-up of his previous band Endochine. The band also comprises Derek Dunivan (guitar), Tommy Roalson (drums), Dave Wiley (cello), Alex Dunlap (bass), Brian Lewis Batch (violin) and Derek Morris (keyboards) Frontman Casey McPherson’s gripping, emotional songwriting dares others to search out hope in the bleakest of circumstances and the unique instrumentation pays homage to the classical music that gave him his love for the art.
