In response to economic downturns and the need for local hoodrats to save money all over the music district, Graham Williams (Free Week's founder) has announced an expansion of the annual event. Between January 2nd through the 10th, free week will also be taking place at Mohawk, Club de Ville, Red 7, Beauty Bar and others in addition to the traditional Emo's. ...

Transmission Entertainment has made a huge impact on Austin's music scene in the last year. Between their five venues, the hugely successful Fun Fun Fun Fest and their unique approach to the scene, TE has formed a network of independent music lovers (fans and musicians alike) that are dedicated to bridging the gap between artists and their fans, and rejecting the out-of-date business model that the traditional promoters have let trickle down to the independent music community. “TE is a new sort of entertainment group that not only looks at the independent music experience, but supports those that create it and connects those that love to see it," says James Moody, co-founder of Transmission. "We are working to make change happen in a somewhat confusing music industry, and we think we can do it right. We have been music fans for so long, its now time for us to really contribute to protecting that and helping it grow."...