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Music

Kishi Bashi

Fleeing New York usually comes at the end of a career, struggling or successful. When electro-pop’s favorite violinist K Ishibashi moved his wife and their child back to his home in Norfolk, Va., defeat might have been an easy presumption about the indie sideman. Instead, for Ishibashi, who now performs as Kishi Bashi, it was the catalyst for a burgeoning solo career.

“It was the best decision I’ve ever made,” he says en route to San Francisco. “It was kind of embarrassing, too, being 36 years old and moving into my parents’ house for six months. But being outside of the city really made it possible to create a record. Now, I’m doing better than ever, financially and otherwise.”

Ishibashi spent most of his career backing big names like Regina Spektor and Of Montreal, but his migration south sparked last April’s debut full-length, 151a, on which he acts as a one-man band, looping, layering, and producing an avant-pop version of free jazz. Currently on his second headlining tour, Ishibashi feels he’s finally found his niche.

“Working alone gave me the kind of creative freedom I’ve never had. I contributed a lot of my own stuff in other projects, but I got to explore elements with a lot more freedom,” he says.

Ishibashi and his two touring members have been traveling almost constantly since 151a came out, including an October stop at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. While many newer artists are green to touring, he’s well-seasoned.

“I’ve been around the block in the music industry, so it takes a lot of the guesswork out of it. The only difference is that now I’m doing it for myself.”

– Abby Johnston

The Belmont, 305 W. Sixth

Townes Van Zandt Birthday Salute

Calling Butch Hancock, perennial TVZ host/friend/raconteur.

Cactus Cafe, Texas Union, UT campus

 

Arts

Wally Workman Gallery: Book of Etiquette

Tracey Harris uses thin layers of oil paint to create luminous hyper-real images, her creations juxtaposing common objects against classically rendered nudes and uncommon phrases on seemingly academic book spines. We're a bit enamored of this whole thing, and recommend it highly. Through March 30.

Wally Workman Gallery, 1202 W. Sixth, 512/472-7428

www.wallyworkmangallery.com

MORE VISUAL ARTS LISTINGS »

Community

• Planned Parenthood Rally

  Join guest speaker Stephanie March of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit at this lobby day to ask legislators to stop playing politics with women's health. 9am. $10.

  Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress, 512/305-8400

  www.ppaction.org

  MORE CIVICS 101 LISTINGS »
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  Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

  brings together legends of cinema, television, and music for an evening of festivities to benefit AFS programs for emerging filmmakers. Don't miss this year's acclaimed honorees: Annette O'Toole, Henry Thomas, Stephen Tobolowsky, Robin Wright, Richard Linklater, Parker Posey, and more! Tickets are also available for a separate Film Hall of Fame After-Party from 9pm-midnight. See website for details. 6pm. $500.

  Austin Studios, 1901 E. 51st, 322-0145

  www.austinfilm.org

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• Boys Basketball State Tourney

  March Madness: high school basketball style. See website for matchups. Thu.-Sat., March 7-9, 8:30am. $12, single admission; $60, all tourney upper level; $100, all tourney lower level.

  Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River, 512/471-7744

  www.uiltexas.org/basketball/state-boys

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  Thursday Night Social Ride

  Between 250 and 300 cyclists are expected to take part in this friendly, socially paced ride of 12 to 15 miles. Riders will stop for cars and try not to block intersections along the way. This adult ride concludes at a different bar each week. Fiesta Beach, N. I-35 and Lady Bird Lake. Free.

  www.socialcyclingaustin.com

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  University of Texas

  Men's/Women's Swim/Dive American Short Course: Thu., March 7-9, all day. Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center, 646 E. MLK. Men's Tennis Vs. Penn State: Thu., March 7, 6pm. Vs. Michigan: Sat., March 9, 1pm. Vs. North Carolina: Tue., March 12, 6pm. Penick-Allison Tennis Center, 1701 Trinity St. Baseball Vs. Santa Barbara: Fri., March 8, 7pm; Sat., March 9, 2pm; Sun., March 10, noon. Vs. Oral Roberts: Tue., March 12, 6pm. UFCU Disch-Falk Field, 1300 E. MLK Blvd. $6-15. Softball Vs. Texas State: Fri., March 8, 4:30pm; Sun., March 10, 3pm. Red and Charline McCombs Field. $7-9.

  www.texassports.com

  MORE SPORTS LISTINGS »

• Spice Up Your Life

  If you wannabe our… you know, you gotta show for this Spice World screening and middle school dance party with DJ S.I.R. where you can tell us what you want, what you really, really… oh, just stop. 10pm-2am.

  Cheer Up Charlie's, 1104 E. Sixth, 512/431-2133

  www.sirwithlove.tumblr.com

  MORE GAY PLACE LISTINGS »