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Weekend picks: Lo-fi jangle pop, angst-ridden alt rock and beloved scenesters
FRIDAY
Daniel Johnston at St. David’s Episcopal Church. Living legend and king of lo-fi jangle pop Daniel Johnston has lived a life that’s biblical in its triumphs and tragedies, making the intimate pews of St. David’s an ideal choice of venue for the singer-songwriter. Expect classic Johnston ditty ‘Devil Town,’ should he sing it, to take on a whole new atmosphere. — 6 p.m. $20-$35. 304 E. Seventh St. transmission.frontgatetickets.com.
Also recommended:
- Guy Clark at the Cactus Cafe
- Bosque Brown at the Ghost Room
- Blue October and Girl in a Coma at Stubb’s
- Tia Carrera at Red 7
- Julian and Stephen Marley at Aces Lounge
SATURDAY
Fabrication 7 with ‘Til We’re Blue or Destroy and the Laughing at the Mohawk. Team Fabrication, known individually as Erin Mikulenka and Jen Rea, are two of Austin’s most beloved staple scenesters. Tireless DJs and skilled stitchers, their annual get-together celebrates fashion, jewelry, general stylishness and — best of all — some of Austin’s finest music. This year, sip free vodka alongside electro-pop champions Til We’re Blue or Destroy and dance new wave outfit the Laughing. With the Happen-Ins and Karaoke Underground. 9 p.m. 912 Red River St. mohawkaustin.com.
Also recommended:
- the Mother Truckers at Antone’s
- Harlem at Emo’s
- Car Stereo (Wars) at the Beauty Bar
- Blue October and Girl in a Coma at Stubb’s
- Train at La Zona Rosa
- Leatherbag at the Ghost Room
SUNDAY
AFI at Stubb’s.Hey, remember 2006? If so, you might recall the inescapability of ‘Miss Murder,’ a cut off AFI’s gold-certified ‘Decemberunderground.’ A three-minute blast of angst-ridden alternative rock, it showcased the California band at its best, and we can only hope they’ll trend toward such older material Sunday night — and not tracks off this year’s leaden ‘Crash Love.’ With Gallows. 6:30 p.m. $26. 801 Red River St. stubbsaustin.com.
Also recommended:
- Local H at Emo’s
- Heybale at the Continental Club
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