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Weekend picks: Frenetic punk, lovelorn dreamers and Monsters of Folk
Pictured: Monsters of Folk
FRIDAY
Monsters of Folk at Stubb’s. This combo of Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes), raspy-voiced indie rocker M. Ward and producer/musician Mike Mogis released a self-titled debut in October, a low-key affair pulling from the diverse backgrounds of each member. Expect a marathon performance that includes material from the album as well as songs from past solo efforts. $36. 801 Red River St. stubbsaustin.com —Peter Mongillo
Also recommended:
- Mastodon, High on Fire, Dethklok, Converge at the Austin Music Hall
- Elvis Perkins in Dearland, AA Bondy at the Parish
- Bishop Allen, Darwin Deez at the Mohawk
- Bruce Robison at Broken Spoke
SATURDAY
This Moment in Black History at Red 7. This frenetic punk band from Cleveland mixes explosive blues punk and garage rock. It’s tight and loose in ways that only rock can be — precise, yet flailing with rhythmic guitar chug that slams against chased-by-wolves howl. With locals Fingaar Bangaar, the Gospel Truth and more. 10 p.m. $10. 611 E. Seventh St. 476-8100. www.myspace.com/redsevenaustin — Joe Gross
Also recommended:
- Mercy Me at Austin Music Hall
- Son Volt at Antones
- Pong at the Continental Club
- Ensiferum at Emo’s
- My Education at the Parish
SUNDAY
The Swell Season at the Paramount Theatre. Folk duo Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova’s work in 2007 sleeper hit musical drama ‘Once’ — including the lilting, intimate ‘Falling Slowly’ — won the pair an Oscar and the hearts of lovelorn dreamers everywhere. They’ve fallen into and out of love, a development that colors sophomore album ‘Strict Joy,’ and should make for an interesting on-stage dynamic. Will Hansard’s notoriously charming stage banter survive the breakup intact? All signs point to yes. 7:30 p.m. $40-$45. 713 Congress Ave. 472-5470.austintheatre.org — Patrick Caldwell
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By TXn
November 12, 2009 3:01 PM | Link to this
Really need to add Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit to that Son Volt listing. I mean he was in Drive By Truckers
By sid
November 13, 2009 2:06 PM | Link to this
These are all worthy recommendations, I guess, but it’s too bad that Jean Luc Ponty, the virtuoso pioneer of electric violin, isn’t even mentioned. Typical. I guess the paper truly is aimed at a 5th grade reading, (and listening) level.