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Weekend picks: Abstract hip-hop, hard-rocking locals and fiercely personal folk
Aesop Rock at the Mohawk. Ian Matthias Bavitz, better known as Aesop Rock, was at the forefront of the alternative and underground hip-hop acts that emerged in the late ’90s and early part of this decade. His lyrics might be abstract — and wholly subjective — but they’re fired off with extraordinary passion, making him one of hip-hop’s most striking live performers. With Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz. $20. 9 p.m. 912 Red River St. mohawkaustin.com.
Also recommended:
- KISS at the Erwin Center
- Hug at Headhunters
- Patricia Vonne at the Continental Club
- Raul Malo at Antone’s
- Matt the Electrician at the Ghost Room
SATURDAY
Vic Chesnutt Band at Central Presbyterian Church. Folk rock singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt gets around. With 17 albums in 19 years and a lengthy stint with Widespread Panic under his belt, he’s a tireless and prolific artist. His fiercely personal 2009 album “At the Cut” features an all-star lineup of players, including members of Fugazi and Godspeed You! Black Emperor, who will be joining him on-stage Saturday evening. $15. 8 p.m. 200 E. Eighth St. transmission.frontgatetickets.com. (Interview)
Also recommended:
- KGSR 19th Anniversary with the Gourds
- Bob Schneider and Roseanne Cash at the Texas Union Ballroom
- Erin Ivey at the Independent
- Mother Hips at Emo’s
- Vallejo at Antone’s
- Flametrick Subs at Beerland
SUNDAY
ARC of the Capital Area benefit with Soulhat at Antone’s. If you ever drove a car at 5 p.m. through the Austin area between 1994 and 2005, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard Soulhat. 93.7 KLBJ’s Johnny Walker used to spin the group’s “Bonecrusher” every Friday, unofficially kicking off the weekend. Years later they’re still one of Austin’s most hard-rocking bands, even if they play only occasionally. Sunday they’ll be anchoring an astonishing 12-hour benefit that runs until midnight. With Lil Cap’n Travis and Topaz and Mudphonic. Noon. 213 W. Fifth St. antones.net.
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