Brit Music Talent Showcases in Texas

Brit Music Talent Showcases in Texas

DUNDEE, Scotland, March 5/PRNewswire/ --

- Clash Magazine Announce SXSW Festival Showcase With Carbon/Silicon; The Pigeon Detectives; Make Model; Noah and the Whale; Peggy Sue and the Pirates, all Appearing at Friends, 208 E.6th Street, Austin, Texas

Clash Magazine, the forward-thinking award winning music magazine, is thrilled to announce its showcase at this year's South By South West festival, on Thursday 13th March 2008.

Following the tremendous success of our inaugural event last year, the Clash Live team return to Austin, Texas, for another exemplary collection of the finest British talent emerging this year.

While the Clash showcase in 2007 brought the world's attention to Jack Penate, Plan B, The Rumble Strips, The Holloways, The Sunshine Underground and Fujiya & Miyagi, this year we have excelled ourselves with quite possibly the world's most famous breaking band as the headliners, and a host of refined Clash staples joining them for the trans-Atlantic occasion.

Indulging in some impetuous Tex-Mex action with Clash next month are:

Carbon/Silicon

The combination of Generation X's Tony James and The Clash's Mick Jones, Carbon/Silicon released their debut CD 'The Last Post' at the end of 2007 after a run of Internet-only albums. Their pedigree and pioneering spirit infuses the new music with a modern punk sound that is sure to rock the foundations of Austin. Clash play Clash - imagine the headlines!

(http://www.ClashMusic.com/carbon-silicon)

The Pigeon Detectives

Also returning for a second stab at 6th Street, Leeds indie quintet The Pigeon Detectives have a year of sell-out dates and a dynamic album behind them this time. The Americans couldn't fail to be won over by Dance To The Radio's vital signings; we certainly are.

(http://www.ClashMusic.com/the-pigeon-detectives)

Make Model

Another great Scottish export, Make Model inspire comparisons to Arcade Fire and Broken Social Scene, such is their grand outlook, but a subtle blend of folk roots and sampled beats sets them apart from their Stateside elders. We'll have the crowd dancing all the way to Dallas...

(http://www.ClashMusic.com/make-model)

Noah and The Whale

The latest signings to the always-brilliant Young And Lost Club Records is this dreamy London anti-folk outfit. As heartwarming as they are vivacious, they defy their years with world-weary and endearing cynical pop. Not to be missed.

(http://www.ClashMusic.com/noah-and-the-whale)

Peggy Sue and The Pirates

One guitar and two singers - it worked for Simon And Garfunkel and man does it work for this Brighton duo. Rosa Slade and Katy Young forge sweet soulful acoustic pop peppered with weird sounds and stories. Kate Nash loved them so much she brought them out on tour. We can see why.

(http://www.ClashMusic.com/peggy-sue-and-the-pirates)

Venue

The Clash Magazine showcase will take place at Friends bar at 208 E. 6th Street, which is near the corner of 6th St. and Brazos St. For more information, see http://www.friendsbar.com. The showcase begins at 7.30pm with a strict 2am curfew.

The night will run as follows:

Noah and the Whale 8:30 p.m.

Peggy Sue & The Pirates 9:30 p.m.

Make Model 10:30 p.m.

Carbon/Silicon 11:30 p.m.

The Pigeon Detectives 12:50 a.m.

Guestlist

To reserve your place on the Clash Magazine showcase guestlist, please email simon@clashmagazine.com by Tuesday 11th March 2008.

http://www.ClashMusic.com

Notes to Editors:

Clash Music Group, which has its offices in central London, Glasgow and Dundee, publishes Clash Magazine, a multi award-winning music magazine sold in all quality newsagents across 30 countries worldwide, and organises and promotes music events through its Clash Live business.

For all press enquiries, please call:

Simon Harper on +44(0)207-734-9351

For all Clash Live enquiries, please call:

Brian Murnin on +44(0)207-734-9351

For all publisher enquiries call:

John O'Rourke +44(0)1382-808808

Or contact us by email:

<firstname>@clashmusic.com

Source: Clash Magazine

For all press enquiries, please call: Simon Harper on +44(0)207-734-9351; For all Clash Live enquiries, please call: Brian Murnin on +44(0)207-734-9351; For all publisher enquiries call: John O'Rourke +44(0)1382-808808; Or contact us by email: <firstname>@clashmusic.com

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