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www.star-telegram.com Go! 19 SXSW overflow Jonathan Tyler the Northern Lights (March Theater, Dallas): This Dallas soul-rock outfit is readying its major-label debut, Pardon Me for release this spring. Tyler and company have honed their particular brand of skuzzy- sexy music to a if these guys get a party started, then probably no hope. After this hometown date, look for the fellas on Jimmy Kimmel Live on March 31 and at Bonnaroo this summer. Maldita Vecindad (March of Blues, Dallas): The full name, La Maldita Vecindad los Hijos del Quinto Patio(The Damned Neighborhood and the Sons of the Fifth Patio), is typically just reduced to Maldita Vecindad. These Mexico City ska-reggae- punk rockers, known for their explosive live shows, are one of several dozen bands from south of the border that will play this SXSW.

They released a new album, Circular Colectivo last year. (March Theater, Dallas): Floridians with a knack for blending Dick Dale surf guitar with Shins-like melodies, Surfer Blood is poised to be one of breakout indie-rock stars. The debut, Astro Coast is steadily racking up rave reviews; grab a chance to see the bandin a relatively intimate might not be so cozy on the return trip. Mayer Hawthorne and the County (March Loft at Palladium Ballroom, Dallas): Detroit native Hawthorne channels vintage soul to a spooky degree. Forget the hip, neo-soul groups like the Budos probably makes Smokey Robinson pinch himself and ask what year it is.

magnificently textured debut, A Magnificent Arrangement is a must for your next soiree. (March Theater, Dallas): Judging from glances at year-end lists around the country, the Low criminally overlooked Oh My God, Charlie Darwin was one of best-kept secrets. This folk-inclined Rhode Island quartetdelivered a knockout blow of a single Charlie Darwin that is singularly haunting and visceral in its execution. The band hasbeen through before, but miss itthis time. Muse (March Worth Convention Center): Scaled down a bit from their last visit opening for U2 at Cowboys Stadium but no less epic, British rockers Muse continue to flog their latest record, The Resistance to American audiences thathave embraced Matthew Bellamy and company to some degree (the group did play Saturday Night Live last year).

Ray Davies (March Ballroom, Dallas): Look, all you need to know is that this man, with the Kinks, delivered some of rock most iconic riffs: You Really Got Me All Day and All of the Night Lola need we continue? A chance to see Davies, laid low by a mugging a few years ago but still kicking, ply his trade with a youthful verve is an unmissable opportunity. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (March of Blues, Dallas): Los Angeles psych-rock trio Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (or BRMC, as the kids call drops its sixth studio album, Beat the Tattoo on Tuesday. play Austin during SXSW before continuing on through America and Europe to support the fresh tunes. Telegraph Canyon (March Saloon Sixth, Fort Worth): Fort Worth dynamos Telegraph Canyon have a few SXSW shows lined up, but return home after the fest for their first hometown gig in awhile. The Chris Johnson-led collective continues to tour in support of last magical The Tide and the Current Bro Fest 2010 (March Wide, Dallas): The tireless John Iskander has rebranded his South by South- flesh mini-fest with the, well, odd tag of That mean hehasskimped one bit on the lineup, which features the Soft Pack, among many others, playing one of Big cozier bars.

For those who want the Austin atmosphere without the few drive, look no further. Ten to talk about from NX35 Jessie Frye (Thursday, Banter): An Arlington singer-songwriter with a talent for twisting sweet melodies into songs tinged with sourness, Frye is working to complete an as-yet-untitled EP for release this year. RTB2 (Thursday, Silver Leaf): Ryan Thomas Becker (the RTB in the name) and Grady Don Sandlin (the, uh, make kinetic garage-soul rock that shakes the earth and moves your hips. The pair released a new EP, In the Fleshed last year. Seryn (Thursday, Sweetwater Grill Tavern): Currently working on a full-length debut for release this year, this Denton outfit is one of the buzziest bands in the region.

Thanks to folk-flecked compositions and powerful harmonies, Seryn is fast becoming a must- see. Sarah Jaffe (March 12, Silver Leaf): With an opening stint for Midlake under her belt and dates set with Norah Jones, this Denton songstress should be sitting on top of the world. And all before her tremendous full-length debut, Suburban Nature hits stores in May. See her now before she lights out for the big time. Bridges Blinking Lights (March 12, Cold Fusion Lounge): Jake Wilganowski and company have an excellent new record, the Matt Pence-produced Heroes, Guns Snakes and a tremendous stage show to match.

be thrown by the slight shift away from the shoe-gaze impulses of the 2007 debut, Standing on the Same Stick the same band, just meatier and more epic. Telegraph Canyon (March 13, Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios): Busy as always, the Fort Worth folk-rockers continue to push The Tide and the Current in front of as many people as possible. Frequent guests of Denton crowds, expect this particular showcase to be pretty packed. Midlake (March 13, North Texas Fairgrounds): Opening up for the Lips are hometown heroes Midlake, themselves enjoying the recent release of The Courage of Others a hotly anticipated follow- up to the breakout The Trials of Van Occupanther With a healthy stint of European touring behind them, Tim Smith and the boys are focused on winning American hearts and minds this summer. Smile Smile (March 14, the Boiler Room): Perhaps heard of this Dallas duo, ex-lovers made a record about the messy aftermath of their relationship? called Truth on Tape and Ryan Hamilton and Jencey Hirunrusme spare the bile or the shimmering folk-pop confections that make the whole nasty mess go down smooth.

Neon Indian (March 14, Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios): Alan Palomo, the brains behind this and soon-to-be-Brooklyn outfit, recently made quite the splash on Late Night With JimmyFallon Armed with tunes from last Psychic Chasms Palomo will warm up in Denton before attacking SXSW for a slew of shows. PRESTON JONES IS THE STAR-TELEGRAM POP MUSIC CRITIC, 817-390-7713 Muse WARNER BROS. Ray Davies UNIVERSAL Surfer Blood IAN WITLE The Low Anthem NONESUCH RECORDS The Flaming Lips J.MICHELLE MARTIN-COYNE Sarah Jaffe KIRTLAND RECORDS Telegraph Canyon JILL JOHNSON The Flaming Lips (March 13, North Texas Fairgrounds): Oklahoma oddballs the Flaming Lips have been weirding out crowds for more than 20 years and one senses that just getting warmed up. Last year, led by hippie shaman Wayne Coyne, the Lips released Embryonic a double-disc dip into colossal weirdness. Mayer Hawthorne and the County Surfer Blood The Low Anthem STONES THROW RECORDS 18 Go! www.star-telegram.com The ritual, springtime congregation of the music industry in Austin better known as South by Southwest is upon us.

Every year, the bounty of bands from all over the globe overflows into the surrounding region, but this year, the selection of sounds is even more rich. The weekend prior to SXSW, Denton will be overtaken by the ambitious upstart gathering NX35. The four-day music festival and mini-conference (or if you prefer) began life as a day party down in Austinbut last yearex- panded into its current form. More than 160 bands, many of whichhail from Dallas, Fort Worth or Denton, will perform at a handful of venues, highlightedby a March 13extrav- aganza at the North Texas Fairgrounds featuring Oklahoma psych-art-poppers the Flaming Lips. Between NX35 and the SXSW bands, you can almost approximate the experience of roaming around Austin and enjoying a wide variety of music.

Grab your calendars, gas up and get ready for wall-to-wall shows. For more info on SXSW, visit sxsw.com. For more info on NX35, visit NX35.com. Northern lights Denton slips formallyinto the spring music-fest lineup with a SXSW pre-party to beat the bands By PRESTON JONES NX35 Thursday- March 14 Various venues, Denton $70.36 all access; $21.65 Thursday, March 12or March 14 (March 13wrist- bands are sold out) www.nx35.com.