SeeSawAustin

by: Jacob Shelton Saturday night I had the opportunity to attend the KOOP Radio’s Surfin’ 17 A-Go-Go Birthday Party (yes, that was the official title), and it was a really good time! I was surrounded by grass skirts and mismatched cowboy hats and most of the Real Ale brews–tell me how that’s a bad night. [...]

by: Laurie Lyons There’s nothing like a new love…that feeling of anticipation when you know you’re about to see one another again, that little bit of sweatiness that helps to keep you at the top of your game, that bliss that comes with spending time together. My new love happens to be a building with [...]

by: Laurie Lyons With an ever-expanding downtown bar scene where a mouse could throw a rock and hit a bar or club playing Top 40 music, finding diversity in your going out experience can be a bit difficult. Now, however, Austin icon Ray Benson, along with Austin entrepreneurs Kevin Williamson and Matt Luckie, is putting [...]

by: Laurie Lyons This weekend, Austinites have shown their true colors as a tributes and benefits for the lovely Esme Barrera have happened this past Thursday and Friday night, raising funds for her family and pooling love for her memory. This Sunday marks the end of this weekend’s events with “A Benefit for Esme Barrera” [...]

by: Veronica Moore Saturday, December 2, 2011 So, there’s a pretty basic formula to a good concert.  Start with a big hit, finish with a bigger hit, encore with the biggest hit.  There may be a few artistic variations here and there, but the overall science never fails.  Why, then, did Big Sean, on his [...]

by: Amber Kokas When: Friday, December 2, 2011 9:00pm Where: Volstead Lounge 1500 E. 6th St.  Austin, Texas Who doesn’t love that time of the month when Soul of The Boot Entertainment and Strange Tribe Productions bring us Night Fever? Here at SeeSaw…we just can’t get enough! And tonight, we’re gonna SHAKE IT!!! On this [...]

By: Veronica Moore Having moved to Austin only two years ago, there are still plenty of must have, must do, and must see experiences to mark off the list. Ghostland Observatory.  Check! Short of taking my picture in front of the Alamo, visiting Cowboys stadium or wearing a pair of cowboy boots on an average [...]

by: Laurie Lyons For me, the night before Fun Fun Fun Fest, my favorite music festival, is more exciting than Christmas Eve or any of that crap. I am more than happy to have live music be my gift when I wake up in the morning. Like the teaser gift that your parents give you [...]

by: Laurie Lyons It’s the most wonderful time of the year as the witching hour draws ever near. Get those costumes out and prepare for a weekend of fun, frights, and downright debauchery! Here are a few of our picks for events throughout the entire holiday weekend: Night Fever Vol XVIII: Halloween Edition with Ursula [...]

by: Laurie Lyons Ooh, Austin, you are in for one helluva treat this Friday night. Thanks to the music magicians from Knuckle Rumbler and Proper Entertainment, the one and only Talib Kweli will be performing with a live band for the first time ever in Austin. Yes indeed. Plus, I’ve been told that opener G-Eazy [...]