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Weekend picks: Dinosaur rulers, mopey Scots and reggae riddims
FRIDAY
Benefit for When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth at Beerland.Yet another band has its equipment stolen, this time during SXSW. Smashingly good lineup of Austin underground heavyweights, including the Strange Boys, Ralph White, Dikes of Holland, Woodgrain and more. 10 p.m. $7. —- Joe Gross
Also recommended
- The Skatalites at Flamingo Cantina
- Dan Deacon, Teeth Mountain, Future Islands at Emo’s
- Trailer Space re-opening party with Golden Boys, Tia Carrera, Elvis and more
- Coma in Algiers (CD release), the Gospel Truth at the Scoot Inn
SATURDAY
Reggae Fest at Auditorium Shores.This jam has grown into one of Austin’s most popular two-day music shindigs. Saturday is headlined by ska heroes the Skatalites with Grimy Styles, Mau Mau Chaplains, Subrosa Union, Bandulus and the Reddies. Wailing Souls headline Sunday with Los Skarnales, Jah Roots, Don Chani and Radio La Chusma. Music starts at noon. $10 a day advance, $15 at the door. — J.G.
Also recommended
- Mavis Staples at St. James’ Episcopal Church
- Gary Louris and Mark Olson at Antone’s
- Del the Funky Homosapien at Emo’s
- Dexter Freebish at Momo’s
SUNDAY
The Twilight Sad at Mohawk. Another excellent Scottish band in the proud tradition of Austin favorites Mogwai and the brilliantly mopey Arab Strap. The giant fuzzy guitars aren’t a bad warm-up for the My Bloody Valentine show later in the week. With the Calm Blue Sea and My Education. 9 p.m. $8. — J.G.
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