Austin Music Vol. 10 Release Party and GIVEAWAY!

It’s been said here before, and I can’t overemphasize it — Austin’s local music scene is rife with awesomeness. Hit any venue on any night of the week, and you’re bound to stumble upon your new favorite folk-country-pop-rock-metal-experimental-soul band. In fact, the overwhelming talent in this town can leave you wondering how to even begin breaking into it. Luckily, the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau is ready to direct you.

For the past nine years, ACVB has put together compilations of the best Austin talent they could find. Musicians as diverse as Reckless Kelly, White Denim, Okkervil River, Del Castillo and Kat Edmonson have graced the laser discs of years past, and in their tenth year, ACVB has outdone themselves. Austin Music Vol. 10 (cleverly laid out in album artwork as “AUS.10”) features a broad variety of musical acts breaking out in big ways. Some AWM favorites on this compilation include the funky guitar riff gods the Bright Light Social Hour, sultry folk singer Sahara Smith, performance artist-slash-singer/songwriter Danny Malone and local rock heroes TV Torso. There are also new favorites to be found, like the oh-so-Texas Marshall Ford Swing Band, the gentle folk-pop of Bill Callahan and the bluesy swagger of T-Bird and the Breaks.

This fabulous compilation is celebrating its official release tonight at the Parish. Everything kicks off at 7 p.m., and a staggering 10 bands will perform. Gina Chavez, Mother Falcon, TV Torso, Betty Soo, the Marshall Ford Wing Band, Danny Malone, the Trishas, Ocote Soul Sounds, Tee Double and the Bright Light Social Hour are all on deck — do I really need to explain how awesome this lineup is? Incredible live performers all. Plus, you can pick up your very own copy of the compilation. This year, for the first time ever, the compilation is also being released on beautiful, beautiful vinyl, which comes with an extended Austin music guide.

Low on cash? Been there, friend. Lucky for you, ACVB is giving us ONE vinyl copy of the compilation, and it could be yours. Just leave a comment on this post with your e-mail address (example: caitlin AT austinwritesmusic DOT com; type it out this way to avoid the spambots!) and we’ll randomly select a commenter to win. Contest ends Friday, 2/25/11. Good luck, and see you at the Parish!