Esme Barrera

After hitting Houston last night, The Polyphonic Spree, whose ex-member Annie Clark just made an appearance on Gossip Girl, bring their "You + Me" Tour to La Zona Rosa in Austin tonight (2/15) with New Fumes AND a special appearance by the Esme Barrera Fan Club Band...

"Some of Esme Barrera's friends don't believe Austin Police caught the person who killed her. Details next. #fox7" - Jenni Lee Beerland held their night and day shows with Ted Leo in honor of Esme Barrera yesterday, shows that were scheduled long before the "prime suspect" in the case was reported dead...

The Statesman reports:James Loren Brown was found dead in his home in the 3000 block of Guadalupe Street on Jan. 12, blocks away from where three women were attacked early New Year's Day, said police Cmdr...

On 1/13, a benefit show was held for Esme Barrera at Club 1808 (one day after a Scoot Inn benefit show). There was food, self-defense demonstrations, t-shirt making, and a lot of performances...

"Our friends in @GentlemenRogues did a really great @tedleo cover as tribute to Esme last night. A nice start to their set." - Ume Gentlemen Rogues @ Mohawk on 1/8 for Free Week A bit belated...

words & "Follow That Bird follows up their Wooden Bones 7" from last summer with something a bit more substantial. Word is they're recording their debut album (finally) with Conrad Keely of ...

Lauren of Ume @ Brooklyn Bowl (more by Chris La Putt) In case you haven't heard by now, Lauren of Ume wrote and released a song for Esme. The song is called "Gleam" and "100% of all sales will be donated to Esme's family or you can donate directly at forouresmeb......

Remember that benefit happening for Esme Barrera at Beerland on 1/28? Well there are actually two - a day show, and a night show. They each have different lineups, but Ted Leo (solo) is playing both...

Here are some pictures and a video from the Gerard Cosloy-approved Free Week show that went down at Beerland on Sunday, January 8th. Donations were collected at the door for Esme's family...

As the police are still searching for clues, Esme Barrera was laid to rest in her hometown of El Paso Tuesday, and this week there will be several benefit shows (both in Austin and in Brooklyn) to celebrate Esme's life, and support the causes she participated in, and to help support her family and help with the memorial expenses...