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Weekend picks: Alt-rock titans, noisy chaos and a three-chord Godzilla
FRIDAY
The Hex Dispensers at Emo’s. The best garage band in Austin? Sure, but why stop there? This crew is one of Austin’s best rock bands period, a three-chord Godzilla headed up by garage punk vet Alex Cuervo. Their new album, ‘Winchester Mystery House,’ is an improvement over their already rock-solid debut. With Scrabble Robot, the Open Casket, Cassingles and the Extravaganza. 10 p.m. $5 for 21 and older, $8 for younger than 21 (a bargain either way, frankly).
Also recommended
- The Gourds at Threadgill’s World Headquarters
- Cross Canadian Ragweed at Stubb’s
- Archie Bell at the Continental Club
- Paolo Nutini at Waterloo Records (5 p.m., free), later at La Zona Rosa
- Brothers and Sisters at the Scoot Inn
- Maneja Beto at the Mohawk
- Excited States at Club de Ville
- Rebelution at Antone’s
- Cruiserweight at the Red Eyed Fly
SATURDAY
The Cult at Stubb’s. These Brits drifted from full-on Goth B-listers to pre-Nirvana alternative rock titans, and their 1985 album ‘Love’ split the difference between the Cure and arena rock pomp. They’re playing the album front to back at this gig, which means you will absolutely hear ‘She Sells Sanctuary,’ ‘Phoenix’ and ‘Brother Wolf, Sister Moon.’ Door at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. $25 to $28.
Also recommended
- Bruce Robison at Broken Spoke
- the Crack Pipes at Emo’s
- Back II School fest at Emo’s (early show, 5 p.m.)
- Freddie Mercury’s birthday with Magnifico at the Mohawk
- Dale Watson and his Lone Stars, Buzz Cason at the Continental Club
SUNDAY
Heart Beats Benefit at Mohawk. With health care at the center of a national debate, this seems a depressingly timely benefit. Featuring the weirdo pop of Pataphysics, Over The Hill’s roots rock, Follow that Bird’s guitar clang, the noisy chaos of Coma in Algiers and much more. 912 Red River St. 413-743-8127. 6 p.m. $7. mohawkaustin.com.
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