Louis Xiv News

PLAN A: Kisses, Hosannas, White Apple Tree @ Soda Bar. Kisses, one of many bands passing through town this week on the way to South by Southwest, offer up sugarysweet electro-pop with funky guitars, driving beats and sexy vocals.

When Louis XIV picked up steam in 2004, it was on the road alongside The Killers and Von Bondies, and quickly led to a deal with Atlantic Records.

Why doesn't someone point out that, win or lose the sales tax rate is going down in July.

The Nervous Wreckords will headline a CD release party at the Casbah Wednesday. - Chris Karcher DETAILS The Nervous Wreckords CD release party with Apes of Wrath, Maystar and Mata Leon When: Wednesday, 9 p.m. Tickets: $10 Information: 232-4355 or casbahmusic.com Band Aide There's no denying Brian Karscig has an ear for talent.