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January 2012
SXSW Band of the Day: Cloud Nothings
Cloud Nothings - “No Future / No Past” Official Video from Urban Outfitters on Vimeo.
From: Cleveland
Website: www.facebook.com/cloudnothings
In 50 words or less: Yes, another solo, bedroom-type project, but this one has since morphed into a band with other people, who put out a not-bad-at-all full-length, “Attack On Memory,” earlier this month. The music also translates into live show that stretches out in surprising directions.
Could Fit On A Bill With: Yuck, Real Estate, Sunny Day Real Estate
Produced by Steve Albini: Frontman Dylan Baldi told Pitchfork that Albini, who has an open-door policy, spent most of his time playing Facebook Scrabble while the band recorded.
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Chaos in Tejas four-day passes on sale now.
Here is the link for four-day passes.
And here are some newly announced bands (and here is the schedule so far:
Anasazi
Blood Wing (members of the Spits…First show ever)
Church of Misery (Japan)
Criaturas
the Dopamines
Gun Outfit
Harm’s Way
Hatred Surge
the Hex Dispensers
John Wesley Coleman
Joyce Manor
Martial Canterel
Mindset
the Mind Spiders
Pegasus
Phobia
Post Teens
Put to Death (members of Hatred Surge/Mind Eraser…First show ever)
Rosenkopf
Saint Vitus
Silent Diane
Total War (Canada)
Toys that Kill
Video
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Girl in a Coma plays an NPR Tiny Desk Concert
San Antonio’s Girl in a Coma dropped by NPR’s studio for an excellent acoustic performance.
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John Aielli is back in the hospital
Gary Dinges has the details in his radio and TV blog. KUT host Aielli suffered a heart attack Jan. 4 but returned to the air about two weeks later.
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SXSW Band of the Day: Sharon Van Etten
From: Brooklyn, NY
Online: sharonvanetten.com
In 50 words or fewer: Van Etten’s second album, “Epic” (Ba Da Bing, 2010) was her breakout, a largely acoustic affair full of raw-wound tunes. But her new one, “Tramp” (Jagjaguwar) is a revelation, a full-band, electric exploration of heartbreak’s jagged parameters. Expect serious buzz.
Could share a bill with:Throwing Muses, PJ Harvey, Neil Young
What is in the water there? Wait, don’t answer that: Van Etten hails from Nutley, NJ, the same hometown as Ted Leo.
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Tonight’s picks: Moonlight Towers, Victor Villarreal, El Commode
Moonlight Towers at the Hole in the Wall. Their 2011 album “Day is the New Night” is a top-drawer hunk of pure power pop (see also the cover of Big Star’s “September Gurls”). 10 p.m. Free. 2538 Guadalupe St. 477-4747. www.holeinthewallaustin.com
Also playing:Victor Villarreal, the Eastern Sea at the Mohawk; El Commode, Borrisokane at the Beauty Bar; Dirty Guv’nahs at Stubb’s.
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Monday music links: Jonathan Toubin, the Doobie Brothers and more
Rolling Stone talks to former Austinite and New York Night Train soul DJ Jonathan Toubin, who was severely injured when a taxi crashed into his Portland hotel room Dec. 8. Toubin, who was in Portland to play a party, is still working to recover from his injuries, which include lacerated tendons in his hands, a fractured pelvis and hearing loss in one ear:
“While every now and then there may be complications in my future due to all of the broken bones and damaged organs, I am lucky that, after an accident of that magnitude, not only did I survive but I didn’t get any brain or facial damage, I’m walking and talking, and, with a lot of work and time to heal, my life and body shouldn’t be all that different than it was before - except for the fact that I now have cooler scars than anybody I know….”
There have been a few different benefits in Austin for Toubin, including a Dec. 27 show at Emo’s with Knife in the Water, Glorium, the December Boys, the Black and Quin Galavis.
The Doobie Brothers play ACL Live March 27. Tickets go on sale Friday through acl-live.com.
The 5th annual Lonestar Jam will take place on the LBJ Lawn at the University of Texas on Saturday May 5. Cody Canada, Charlie Robison and Whiskey Myers are among the acts announced so far. More info at www.lonestarjam.com. This is the fest’s first year on the UT campus - it usually takes place at Waterloo Park, which is not available because of the Waller Creek Tunnel Project.
Tickets for the 7th annual Austin Urban Music Festival, which takes place March 30-31, go on sale Thursday, Feb. 2. Performers include Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Boyz II Men. For more info visit www.austinurbanmusicfestival.com.
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Check out a new, 37 minute jam from Neil Young and Crazy Horse.
Yes, a half-hour, fuzz-n-crunch mess-around from Shakey and the band.
It ends with “Cortez the Killer,” sort of like the way the Velvet Underground would preface “Sister Ray” with an even longer jam called “Sweet Sister Ray.”
Yes. Your day is better now.
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Tonight’s picks: A Lull at Mohawk
Also playing:
- Mike and the Moonpies, John Evans at Hole in the Wall
- Bobby Bare Jr. at the Continental Club; Lonelyland at Saxon Pub
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SXSW Band of the Day: Seun Kuti and Egypt 80
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80: “Rise” from KF Records on Vimeo.
From: Lagos, Nigeria
Website: knittingfactoryrecords.com
In 50 words or less: Seun Kuti is the youngest son of afrobeat pioneer Fela, who inherited the helm of his father’s legendary ensemble Egypt 80 at age fifteen. The group’s latest Brian Eno-produced album deftly skewers government and big business with sharp lyrical assaults, bombastic blasts of brass and insanely energetic rhythm tracks.
Could Fit On A Bill With: Antibalas, K’naan, Damian Marley, Brownout
Like his father before him: Seun Kuti carries on the family tradition of combining furious grooves with strident political protest. He lambasts his home country’s ruling elite in both songs and interviews and is an active member of the Occupy Nigeria movement. He is also working to bring the Broadway musical ‘Fela!’ which chronicles his father’s struggles with the government to his hometown of Lagos.
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Radiohead ACL taping set for March 6
As previously announced, Radiohead will tape an episode of “Austin City Limits” when the band is in town for their March 7 show at the Erwin Center. ACL announced Thursday that the taping will take place March 6.
The announcement also said there will be a public ticket giveaway, which usually happens on the ACL blog a week or so before the show.
The Shins, the Civil Wars and Rodrigo y Gabriela and C.U.B.A. will also be taping episodes for ACL’s upcoming season.
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Weekend picks: Tia Carrera, Twin Sister and Ted Leo’s shows for Esme
(Cody Duty AMERICAN-STATESMAN)FRIDAY
Tia Carrera, A Giant Dog at Beerland. A stellar local bill, this. The headliner’s been cranking out improvisational psychedelic rock for most of the 21st century, the opener is one of the Austin’s best rising rock bands and this is their record release show for their debut album. 10 p.m. $6. 711 Red River St. beerlandtexas.com. — Joe Gross
Also playing:
- Mutemath at Stubb’s
- K-NACK 20th Anniversary Reunion Party with Sixteen Deluxe, Sincola at ND
- Ingebrigt Haker Flaten CD release at Skinny’s Ballroom
- Beauty Ballroom Grand Opening Party with Theophilus London
- Treasure Fingers, L.A.X, Rickey Jean Francois, the Monster Masquerade at Elysium
- Oh Snap Festival with T Bird and the Breaks at the Parish and Megafauna at Beale Street Tavern
- Badfish: a Tribute to Sublime at Emo’s East
- Churchwood at the Hole in the Wall
- Esclavo at the Scoot Inn
- White Ghost Shivers at the Continental Club
- the Gourds at Antones
- Mayeux and Broussard at Frank
- Adam Faucett at Lamberts
- Joe Krown Trio at Ruta Maya
- Christopher Cross at One World Theatre
(Stephen Keller FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN)SATURDAY
A Day Show for Esme at Beerland.Knife in the Water, Ted Leo, December Boys, Simple Circuit and Literature come together to celebrate the life of Esme Barrera, who was killed in her home early on New Year’s Day. 2 p.m. $10. There’s an evening show, A Night For Esme, with the Crack Pipes, Ted Leo, the Golden Boys and Royal Butchers. 711 Red River St. www.beerlandtexas.com — Peter Mongillo
Also playing:
- Beauty Ballroom grand opening celebration with the Ambitious Orchestra playing the music of Elvis and David Bowie
- the Oh Snap Festival at the Parish and the Beale Street Tavern
- August Burns Red, Silverstein, Texas in July, Letlive, Fire from the Gods at Emo’s East
SUNDAY
Twin Sister at the Mohawk.Over time, Twin Sister’s indie rock has transformed into a low-key dance pop. I never thought the phrase “post-Cibo Matto” is one that I would use, but, well, here we are. 10 p.m. $10 advance, $12 door. 912 Red River St. www.mohawkaustin.com. — J.G.
Also playing:
- Reverend Deadeye at Beerland
- Weee Fest at Skinny’s Ballroom
- Me Talk Pretty at Antone’s
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Tonight’s picks: Franny & Zooey, Lola Cola, Riders Against the Storm
Franny & Zooey at the Mohawk. Guitar and drums blues duo Jordan Webster, aka Mrs. Glass, and Eric Green look to Robert Johnson, Son House, and R.L. Burnside for music inspiration. With the Shivery Shakes. 9 p.m. $6 912 Red River St. mohawkaustin.com
Also playing:
- Lola Cola, Smithers at Beerland
- 11:11, Boy, Final Exam, Three Leaf, GoGo Beware, Halaska at the Parish
- Riders Against the Storm, the White White Lights at Lamberts
- Whiskey Shivers, the Navasota String Band, Uncle Lady at Hole in the Wall
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Chris Isaak to tape PBS special at ACL Live Feb. 13
“Wicked Game” singer Chris Isaak will perform songs from his recent album, “Beyond the Sun,” which celebrates the music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and others who recorded at Memphis’ famous Sun Studio, along with some of his other hits for a PBS special on Feb. 13, ACL Live announced Wednesday.
Wanda Jackson will open the show. Tickets for the event are $39-$58 and go on sale at noon this Friday, Jan. 27, through acl-live.com.
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Death Cab for Cutie to play ACL Live
Death Cab for Cutie performing with The Magik*Magik Orchestra is scheduled to play Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater on Friday, May 4th, 2012. Youth Lagoon will open. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Special Transmission Entertainment presale on Thursday at 10 a.m. More info.
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Tonight’s picks: The Kills, John Wesley Coleman, Graveyard
The Kills at Stubb’s.This is an evening filled with great shows, and this is a good one to start. The headlining blues-rock duo features Alison Mosshart, also of the Dead Weather. With rock duo Jeff the Brotherhood, whose two-piece spin on psychedelic garage rock has a dazzling economy. 7 p.m. $25. 801 Red River St. stubbsaustin.com.
Also playing:
- John Wesley Coleman at the Beauty Bar
- Graveyard at the Mohawk
- Capitalist Kids record release at Beerland
- The Frank Mustard Project at Trophy’s
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Tuesday music links: Bobby Jealousy, Lionel Richie
Over the past few months, STUCK Productions has been releasing videos of interviews and performances featuring Austin bands. The most recent, which is part of a series called “Hardly Sound,” features pop/rock band Bobby Jealousy, who are about to release their debut album, “A Little Death,” in February. Check out those videos here. Bobby Jealousy plays Feb. 12 at Hotel Vegas.
See the full lineup, including videos of Leatherbag, here.
Lionel Richie’s new album, “Tuskegee,” includes a duet between Richie and Willie Nelson on the Commodores’ hit “Easy.” Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and Shania Twain are among the other country stars to appear on the album, which is out March 27.
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Bruce Springsteen announces tour, no Austin date
After Rolling Stone reported earlier this week that Bruce Springsteen was planning an Austin show around the time of his SXSW keynote, this morning’s tour dates did not include a show at the Erwin Center or anywhere else in the area.
The press release did refer to the list of dates, which begin in Atlanta after SXSW and include a stop at Jazz Fest, as “the first leg,” so that means an Austin show is still possible. The tour will coincide with the March 6 release of his new album, “Wrecking Ball.” Current tour dates are below.
US Tour Dates
March 18 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena (on sale Feb 4)
March 19 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum (on sale Feb 3)
March 23 - Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay Times Forum (on sale Jan 28)
March 26 - Boston, MA - TD Garden (on sale Jan 28)
March 28 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center (on sale Jan 28)
March 29 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center (on sale Jan 28)
April 1 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center (on sale Jan 28)
April 3 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center (on sale Jan 27)
April 4 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center (on sale Jan 27)
April 6 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden (on sale Jan 27)
April 9 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden (on sale Jan 27)
April 12 - Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills (on sale Jan 28)
April 13 - Buffalo, NY - First Niagara Center (on sale Jan 28)
April 16 - Albany, NY - Times Union Center (on sale Jan 28)
April 17 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena (on sale Jan 28)
April 24 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion (on sale Feb 3)
April 26 - Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (on sale Feb 3)
April 29 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (on sale now)
May 2 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center (on sale Jan 27)
European Tour Dates
May 13 - Seville, Spain - Estadio Olimpico (on sale now)
May 17 - Barcelona, Spain - Estadio Olimpico Lluis (on sale now)
May 18 - Barcelona, Spain - Estadio Olimpico Lluis (on sale now)
May 25 - Frankfurt, Germany - Commerzbank Arena (on sale now)
May 27 - Cologne, Germany - RheinEnergieStadion (on sale now)
May 28 - Landgraaf, Netherlands - Pinkpop (on sale Mar 3)
May 30 - Berlin, Germany - Olympia Stadion (on sale now)
June 2 - San Sebastian, Spain - Estadio Anoeta (on sale now)
June 3 - Lisbon, Portugal - Rock in Lisbon (on sale now)
June 7 - Milan, Italy - Stadio Meaza (on sale now)
June 10 - Florence, Italy - Stadio Francesco (on sale now)
June 11 - Trieste, Italy - Stadio Trieste (on sale now)
June 17 - Madrid, Spain - Estadio Santago Bernabu (on sale now)
June 19 - Montpellier, France - Park & Suites Arena (on sale now)
June 21 - Sunderland, UK - Stadium of Light (on sale now)
June 22 - Manchester, UK - Etihad Stadium (on sale now)
June 24 - Isle of Wight, UK - Isle of Wight Festival (on sale now)
July 4 - Paris, France - Bercy (on sale now)
July 5 - Paris, France - Bercy (on sale now)
July 7 - Roskilde, Denmark - Roskilde Festival (on sale now)
July 9 - Zurich, Switzerland - Stadium Letzigrund (on sale now)
July 11 - Prague, Czech Republic - Synot Tip Arena (on sale now)
July 12 - Vienna, Austria - Ernst Happel Stadium (on sale now)
July 14 - London, UK - Hard Rock Calling (on sale now)
July 17 - Dublin, Ireland - RDS (on sale now)
July 18 - Dublin, Ireland - RDS (on sale now)
July 21 - Oslo, Norway - Valle Hoven (on sale now)
July 23 - Bergen, Norway - Koengen (on sale now)
July 24 - Bergen, Norway - Koengen (on sale now)
July 27 - Gothenberg, Sweden - Ullevi (on sale now)
July 28 - Gothenberg, Sweden - Ullevi (on sale now)
July 31 - Helsinki, Finland - Olympic Stadium (on sale Jan 25)
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Tonight’s picks: The Sweet Nuthin’ at Hole in the Wall
The Sweet Nuthin’ at Hole in the Wall.Austin-based four-piece makes hazy barroom rock that veers closer to the Rolling Stones than the more far-out Velvet Underground. Free. 10 p.m. 2538 Guadalupe St. www.holeinthewallaustin.com
Also playing:
- Bruce Hughes at the Saxon Pub
- Warren Hood and the Goods, Slowtrain at the Continental Club
- Stewart Gersmann, Maryann and the Revival Band, Other Lovers at the Mohawk
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Eddie Vedder to play solo show at Bass Concert Hall
Ukulele-loving Eddie Vedder returns to Austin for a solo performance at the Bass Concert Hall on April 27. Vedder last appeared in Austin in 2009 with Pearl Jam, when the band headlined the Austin City Limits Music Festival. This go-round, Vedder will be joined by Swell Season front-man Glen Hansard. Vedder’s May 2011 release, “Ukulele Songs” was recently nominated for a Best Folk Album Grammy.
Ticket go on sale Friday, February 3 at noon and will be available online at C3Concerts.com, texasperformingarts.org, or by phone at 800.982.BEVO.
A pre-sale for eligible members of Pearl Jam’s Ten Club takes place starting today. Go to pearljam.com for details on the pre-sale.
Updated: To correct the spelling of Glen Hansard’s last name.
Photo: Eddie Vedder performs with Pearl Jam at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Sunday Oct. 4, 2009. (Jay Janner AMERICAN-STATESMAN)
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Tonight’s picks: Rosie Flores and Marti Brom at Continental Club
Rosie Flores and Marti Brom at Continental Club. An evening of rockabilly goddesses in one of the best venues on the planet for this show to take place. 10 p.m. $7. 1315 S. Congress Ave. www.continentalclub.com
Also playing:
- Mike and the Moonpies, John Evans at the Hole in the Wall
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Friday music links: The Rattle Inn, Moonlight Towers, more
Tickets for the grand opening of Ray Benson’s new Rattle Inn featuring Asleep at the Wheel are on sale at eventbrite.com.
Moonlight Towers released a video for their new single “The Easy Way Out.”
Social Distortion plays Stubb’s May 6 with the Riverboat Gamblers.
Girls play La Zona Rosa March 8 with Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
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Dan Dyer, Graham Wilkinson, more to play benefit for Momo’s employees
Several bands that played regular shows at Momo’s are holding a benefit at Antone’s on Saturday for former employees of the club, which closed its doors on Dec. 27. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover is $10-$15.
Lineup:
Little Brave, K Phillips, Meggan Carney, Jeremy Nail, Kalu James, Clayton Colvin Band, Beckham Brothers, King Corduroy, Cactus Fuzz, Wisebird, Will Evans, Marshall Hood & the Bads, Graham Wilkinson, Boessi Kreh, Ethan Kennedy, Drew Smith, Dan Dyer, Ed Jurdi from Band of Heathens
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Iron and Wine to headline Old Settler’s Festival
Iron and Wine, Amos Lee, Railroad Earth and Sarah Jarosz are among the acts that will perform at the 25th annual Old Settler’s Festival, event promoters announced Thursday. The event takes place at the Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch in Driftwood from April 19-22.
Weekend passes and single-day wristbands are available now through www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org. The initial lineup is below, with more acts to be announced soon.
Iron & Wine
Amos Lee
Railroad Earth
JJ Grey & Mofro
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Bob Schneider
Psychograss (Darol Anger, Mike Marshall, Tony Trischka, David Grier, Todd Phillips)
James McMurtry
Steep Canyon Rangers
Sarah Jarosz
Gaelic Storm
Marshall Crenshaw
The Bottle Rockets
Greensky Bluegrass
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
Dale Ann Bradley
The Wheeler Brothers
Pine Leaf Boys
Audie Blaylock & Redline
Eilen Jewell
Flounders Without Eyes
Ha Ha Tonka
The Blue Hit
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
New Country Rehab
SHEL
Slim Richey’s Jitterbug Vipers
Youth Competition winner Grace London
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Weekend picks: Fungi Girls, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Befriend the Bears
FRIDAY
Fungi Girls at Beerland. On their strong 2011 full-length, “Some Easy Magic,” Cleburne-based psych/garage rock trio Fungi Girls relate tales of small-town boredom: “We’re all stuck in the doldrums, with nothing to do.” With Nazi Gold, Foreign Mothers, Air Traffic Controllers, The Best. 9 p.m. 711 Red River St. www.beerlandtexas.com — Peter Mongillo
Also playing:
- The Toasters, Spies Like Us, Steady Legend at Antone’s
- Minor Mishap Marching Band, Dead Musical Capital Band at the 29th St. Ballroom
- Kendrick Lamar at the Beauty Ballroom
- Princess of Darkness, Think Lizzy, Thunderosa at ND
- River Ghost, Fox Royal, Brothers, Soul Pilots at the Hole in the Wall
- Scott H. Biram at the Red Eyed Fly
(Scott Newton)
SATURDAY
Ladysmith Black Mambazo at ACL Live. 2010 was Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s 40th anniversary, 40 years of bringing gloriously moving South African a cappella to the rest of the world. Hard to find a more beloved band. $25-$35. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. 310 W. Second St. www.acl-live.com. — Joe Gross
Also playing:
- The Ugly Beats at Nasty’s
- The French Inhales 7” release, Bottle Service at the Scoot Inn
- Creationists at Beerland
- In Flames, Trivium at Emo’s East
- Seryn, My Golden Calf at the Mohawk
- Mason Jennings, Jillian Edwards at the Parish
- Squint at Stubb’s
- Don Chani, Micah Shalom at Flamingo Cantina
- Larissa Ness at ND
- Bird Peterson, Go Go Garcia at the Beauty Bar
- These Are Words at the Hole in the Wall
- Zlam Dunk at Trinity Hall
- Jackie Chain, Scotty, P-Watts, Indeed, KD at Gypsy Lounge
- Brittany Shane CD release at The Swan Dive
- Jah Kings, Dub Gideon at Ruta Maya
- The School of Rock presents a tribute to Motown and Stax Records (3 p.m.) and Jimi Hendrix (6 p.m.) at Ruta Maya
SUNDAY
Befriend the Bears at the Parish. Austin-based folk rock band celebrate the release of their EP, “Before They Take Over,” with The White White Lights, Shakey Graves and Rikavista. $6. 8 p.m. 214 E. Sixth St. www.theparishaustin.com. — P.M.
Also playing:
- Reagan Jones Of Iris, Roniit, Lucid Dementia at the Beauty Bar
- Sweet Pea, Aaron Tinjum, special guests at the Hole in the Wall
- the Resentments at Saxon Pub
- Heybale at the Continental Club
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Tonight’s picks: Frank Smith, Gangster Rainbow, Mountain Goats, more
(Photo by Melissa Robotti)
Frank Smith at the Mohawk.Songwriter Aaron Sinclair’s band Frank Smith moved from a mutant roots rock to regular modern rock with their brand new album “Before You Were Born,” for which this gig is a party. $6/$8 for minors. Doors at 9 p.m., show at 10 p.m. 912 Red River St. mohawkaustin.com.
Also playing:
- Gangster Rainbow, Night Viking at Beerland
- Mountain Goats at Antone’s
- Pentimento I Apparatu at The Annex at 1808
- Honor Amongst Thieves at Lovejoys
- Yellowgrass, Mac William at Flamingo Cantina
- Hellfire Social at The Swan Dive
- Seth Nemec at the 29th St. Ballroom
- Persian Wars at Ruta Maya
- White Elefant at the Scoot Inn
- 2012 ATX Producer Invitational Round 1 at ND
- Soul Track Mind, The Couch, Nasimiyu at the Hole in the Wall
- Gentlemen Rogues at Frank
- Gabe Dixon, Leila Broussard, Saints of Valory at Stubb’s
- Led Zeppelin 2 at La Zona Rosa
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Tonight’s picks: These are Words, Jon Dee Graham, Walt Wilkins
These Are Words at Beerland. Austin garage rock punctuated by frontman Corey Anderson’s distorted guitar and off-kilter vocals. $5. 9 p.m. 711 Red River St. www.beerlandtexas.com.
Also playing:
- Jon Dee Graham, James McMurtry at the Continental Club
- Walt Wilkins, Mark Allan Atwood at Saxon Pub
- Hayden Karchmer (EP Release), My Woman’s Angry, Nano Whitman at the Hole in the Wall
- Silver Foxes at Skinny’s Ballroom
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Bruce Springsteen to play Austin during SXSW?
When SXSW announced Bruce Springsteen as this year’s keynote speaker, many fans hoped that this would mean he would play an Austin-area show as well. It looks like that’s at least a possibility, based on this bit of info at the end of an interview with Springsteen manager Jon Landau on Rollingstone.com:
“The E Street Band will spend most of 2012 on the road, including spring and fall U.S. runs and a summer European tour. Dates haven’t been announced, but concert-business sources tell Rolling Stone the band has arenas booked starting in March, including an Austin show around Springsteen’s March 15th keynote address at the South by Southwest festival. One big question is how the group will address last summer’s death of saxophonist Clarence Clemons, Springsteen’s onstage foil for four decades.”
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Austin Psych Fest announces initial lineup, moves to Emo’s East and Beauty Ballroom
Brian Jonestown Massacre, the Black Angels, the Black Lips and Olivia Tremor Control are among the bands that will play this year’s Austin Psych Fest, event organizers announced today. The festival, now in its fifth year, also moves to Emo’s East and the new Beauty Ballroom from the Seaholm Power Plant, which is no longer available.
Other bands announced include Dead Meadow, Wooden Shjips, Bombino, Woods, the Telescopes, Pink Mountaintops, Dissapears, Sun Araw, Peaking Lights, Prince Rama, Psychic IIIs, Pure X, Indian Jewelry, Sleep Over, Lotus Plaza, Moon Duo, Quilt, the Intelligence, Amen Dunes, Ringo Deathstarr, Headdress, Spindrift, Night Beats, Acid Baby Jesus, the UFO Club, Allah Las, Federale, Quest for Fire, High Wolf, Christian Bland and the Revelators, Cosmonauts, MMOSS, Smoke and Feathers, Orange Revival, the Band in Heaven and the Cush.
Passes for the event go on sale Saturday, Jan. 21 at noon through www.austinpsychfest.com.
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Now Available: Advance Tickets for Beerland benefits for the family of Esme Barrera.
Here is the link to purchase advance tickets for “A Day Show For Esme at Beerland” with Knife in the Water, Ted Leo, The December Boys, Simple Circuit, and Literature.
Doors at 1 p.m., show at 2 p.m., show over by 7 p.m. $10.
Here is the link for the night show with The Crack Pipes, Ted Leo, The Golden Boys and Royal Butchers.
Doors at 9, show at 10. $10.
These shows will sell out.
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Ted Leo/Pharmacists, The Clean (playing their first Texas show) added to Chaos in Tejas
Underground rock titans Ted Leo & The Pharmacists and New Zealand indie legends (no, really), the Clean have been added to the Chaos in Tejas line-up, according to the website Brooklyn Vegan, a sponsor of the fest.
Other new additions include a reunion gig from New York hardcore no-longer-kids Breakdown (the line-up from the 1987 demo, their first show in 25 years) and the first show from Death Evocation (featuring members of Ampre, Mind Eraser and Rival Mob), Mass Grave, Pierced Arrows, Royal Headache, Cold World, Creem, Avon Ladies and more.
The Clean, people. THE CLEAN.
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Tonight’s picks: Rise Against, The Asteroid Shop and more
Rise Against at the Austin Music Hall. Can’t really recommend the room, in which sound goes to echo and die, but the headliner can deliver muscular, anthemic rootsy punk. With A Day to Remember and the Menzingers. 6 p.m. $38.50. 208 Nueces St. www.austinmusichall.com.
Also playing:
- The Asteroid Shop, Boy + Kite at the Mohawk
- Church Shoes, Well Dressed Thieves at Beerland
- Langhorne Slim and the Law, Rayland Baxter, Beau Jennings at Stubb’s
- Lonesome Heroes at the 29th St. Ballroom
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Show review: Bill Frisell & Carrie Rodriguez @ Continental Club Friday
The set-up for the early show at the Continental Friday was pretty minimal: a couple of old Fender Deluxe Reverb amps on gray milk crates, a somewhat worn Telecaster that looked like it had stories to tell, a vintage Martin tenor four-string, a fiddle and a few effects pedals on the worn stage carpet.
With these tools and their voluminous talents, Bill Frisell and Carrie Rodriguez kept a packed house spellbound for a couple of hours. The year is young, but this might have been the best show Austin sees all year. (Sorry, Radiohead.)
Club owner Steve Wertheimer nailed it introducing the pair: “When you have two of the best players in the world, this is what happens.”
Both are omnivores when it comes to the American songbook. Frisell’s roots in jazz are plain — he can even find places to put jazz chords in a Townes Van Zandt song and make the listener think, “Oh, yeah, that was what was missing before.” Rodriguez is a violin virtuoso was a strong, pure voice that served the mostly vocal set well. As Frisell is wont to do, the two extensively reworked covers to make them sound wholly original. The opener, Hank Williams’ “Lost Highway,” with Frisell’s celestial tones, made a pretty strong case that Hank may have been the original space cowboy. The Beatles’ “I’m So Tired” sounded like it belonged on heaven’s jukebox.
Frisell, without question the least ego-infected guitarist alive, kept his eyes on Rodriguez and she on him. It was plain they love playing with each other; the creative sparks were hot even if the sound was quiet.
So quiet. Frisell kept turning down so that we could barely hear him even three feet from the lip of the stage. So quiet you could hear him clicking pedals on and off with his foot. So quiet you could hear the crowd collectively have its breath stolen.
Her Royal Blondness remarked that Frisell’s demeanor and vest reminded her of Mr. Rogers and she’s right. The man is a gentle and generous soul, not to mention a guitar god. With Rodriguez at his side, the guy has the chops and imagination to turn a Kinks song, “Tired Of Waiting,” into a virtual symphony.
They encored with Hank’s “Bucket’s Got a Hole in It,” and pretty much every person in the house left smiling, shaking their head and likely thinking, “Best show of the year.”
There, I said it.
pbeach@statesman.com; 445-3603
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Beauty Ballroom announces grand opening
The Beauty Ballroom, which canceled an earlier grand opening planned for New Year’s Eve, has announced a “grand opening weekend” for Jan. 27-28. The weekend of shows begins with rapper Theophilus London, Treasure Fingers, L.A.X., Vegas Banger and Ricky Jean Francois on Friday and a celebration of Elvis and David Bowie on Saturday.
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Code violations forced Momo’s closing
When Momo’s closed its doors on Dec. 27, it was because of code violations related to renovations by the landlord on the first floor below Momo’s at 618 W. Sixth St., Austin music program manager Don Pitts confirmed Friday.
When the club, which had been open for 11 years, closed without warning, owner Paul Oveisi cited “a large renovation” that prevented the club from operating, but did not give details. Pitts said that the violations included working beyond the scope of the permit as well as the removal of structural walls and beams that made the second floor unsafe for use.
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Austin Music People to hold open house on SXSW permits
With new rules in place regarding sound permits during SXSW, Austin Music People is hosting an open house on Jan. 19 at the old Austin City Limits studio on the University of Texas campus to address questions/concerns related to hosting an event during the March festival.
City of Austin staff from several departments will be on hand to answer permitting questions from 5-8 p.m. Punch and pie will be provided.
“There are so many events in Austin, the event has just grown to the point where the city needs to know what the whole area is going to look like so they can allot their resources accordingly,” said music commission chair Brad Spies of the rule changes. “Because the rules changed, we wanted to make sure everyone has all of the information they need to plan their events.”
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Friday music links: John Aielli update, Ume song for Esme, Drake tickets
After suffering a heart attack on Jan. 4, John Aielli will be back on the air Monday at 9 a.m.
Ume’s Lauren Larson wrote and recorded a new song, “Gleam,” dedicated to Esme Barrera and is accepting donations for Barrera’s family. Download and donate at Ume’s Bandcamp page.
Tickets for Drake’s Feb. 27 show at the Erwin Center with Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky go on sale Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. through Texas Box Office outlets including select H-E-B stores, by phone at 477-6060 or TexasBoxOffice.com.
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Weekend picks: Scarface, The Young, MLK celebration with Bavu Blakes and more
FRIDAY
Scarface at the Mohawk. One of Houston’s hip-hop visionaries and one of the best rappers who ever lived. Every rap nerd has their favorite Scarface album — mine remains “The Fix” (2002), one of the most underrated hip-hop records of the decade — but all of his records yield rewards. 7 p.m. $20. 912 Red River St. www.mohawkaustin.com. — Joe Gross
Also playing:
- Neil Hamburger at ND
- Tempo Tantrums, Toxic Fuse at Trailer Space
- Amplified Heat, Sons of Hercules at Beerland
- the Sweethearts, Viet Ruse at Flamingo Cantina
- Balmorhea, Peter & the Wolf at the Parish
- That Damned Band CD release at the Broken Neck
- Sphynx at Trinity Hall
- The Alice Rose at the Swan Dive
- the Sweet Nuthin at Frank
- Guns of Navarone at Lamberts
SATURDAY
The Young at the Mohawk.“Voyagers of Legend,” the debut from the Young (who are set to release their next album on Matador) is Austin indie rock at its finest. Standout song “Bird in the Bush” finds lead singer Hans Zimmerman questioning his future against restrained guitar fuzz. With Balaclavas and Holy Wave. $7. 9 p.m. 912 Red River St. www.mohawkaustin.com.
— Peter Mongillo
Also playing:
- The Act Rights, Party Lines, Bang Bang Theodores at Beerland
- Reverend Horton Heat, Not in the Face, Whiskey Shivers at Antone’s
- Star(expletive), Painted Palms, Alexico at the Mohawk
- Shrapnel, Headcrusher, Course of Ruin at Red 7
- Wu-Tang Clan at Emo’s East
- Deadman at Saxon Pub
SUNDAY
All Rise: A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. at ND. An evening of funk and hip-hop with Bavu Blakes, Da’Shade, Riders Against the Storm and DJ Chorizo Funk. 8 p.m. $5. 501 IH-35.
— J.G.
Also playing:
- Benefit for Chris Gray with James McMurtry, the Gourds at the Continental Club (1 p.m. doors)
- Rad Company at the Legendary White Swan
- Ola Podrida at the Mohawk
- No Idea January Sunday Series with Serpentine, Lucas Gorham at Skinny’s Ballroom
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Tonight’s picks: Benefits for Esme Barrera
Benefits for the family of Esme Barrera. Love Collector, Foreign Mothers, Kingdom of Suicide Lovers, Neighbor, Ichi Ni San Shi, Follow That Bird and Eric Static come together to celebrate the life of Esme Barrera and raise money for her family. 7 p.m. $5-$10. The Scoot Inn, 1308 E. Fourth St. www.scoot-inn.com. Friday’s benefit features more bands in keeping with Barrera’s tastes, and they’re all worth seeing, including Quin Galavis, Flesh Lights, Literature, Les Rav, Wino Vino, Cruddy, Crooked Bangs and The Gospel Truth. 5 p.m. $5-$10. Club 1808, 1808 E. 12th St. www.myspace.com/club1808atx.
Also playing:
- Cop Warmth, Breathing Problem, Feck, White Dog at Beerland
- Dana Falconberry, Marmalakes, Sleepgood at Mohawk
- Benefit for Ruby Jane with Ray Benson, Dale Watson, Bob Schneider and Cowboy and Indian at Antone’s
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Thursday music links: Esme benefits, Mayer, Malkmus, 35 Denton
The first of a few different benefits for the family of Esme Barrera happens tonight at the Scoot Inn with Follow That Bird, the Dead Space and much more. Read more on Barrera and see a list of benefits here.
John Mayer is coming to SXSW for the first time since 2000.
Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks play the Mohawk Feb. 22.
Dum Dum Girls, Built to Spill, Bun B, the Mountain Goats and more will play 35 Denton, which happens March 8-11.
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2012 Rodeo Austin lineup includes Demi Lovato, The Band Perry, more
Rodeo Austin is the other event that regularly brings great music to Austin in March, and this year’s lineup satisfies with everything from legend Glen Campbell and country stars Eli Young Band and the Band Perry to former Disney star Demi Lovato. The rodeo is March 9 through 24 at the Travis County Expo Center. More information, including a full schedule and tickets (tickets for the main stage acts go on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 27): www.rodeoaustin.com.
The lineup:
- March 10: Eli Young Band
- March 11: Chris Young
- March 12: Clay Walker
- March 13: Demi Lovato
- March 14: Jake Owen
- March 15: The Band Perry
- March 16: Sara Evans
- March 17: Josh Abbott Band
- March 18: Glen Campbell
- March 1: Bellamy Brothers
- March 20: Gavin DeGraw
- March 21: Josh Turner
- March 22: Stoney LaRue
- March 23: Bret Michaels
Updated: To add Bret Michaels and ticket on-sale information and correct the date for Kevin Fowler.
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New rules in place for SXSW sound permits
Venues planning concerts during South by Southwest this year must apply for city sound permits earlier than ever before.
The City of Austin announced Wednesday that new rules require applications for 24-hour sound permits to be turned in at least 21 days in advance.
Requests for multi-day sound permits are due a full month ahead of time.
In addition, insurance is now required at any event where alcohol will be served.
There has been a steady increase in businesses seeking permits in recent years, the city says, prompting the changes.
“This provides us the opportunity to enhance collaboration between various city departments and event planners,” said Greg Guernsey, Austin’s director of planning and development review. “The new requirements allow sufficient time to perform interdepartmental evaluations and site inspections prior to an event.”
Items reviewed during the approval process, according to the city, include attendance estimates, parking and traffic implications, planned security and medical staffing, and anticipated impact on areas adjacent to the venue.
“We are taking a more proactive approach to ensure safe and successful events during SXSW — working more closely with venues and promoters before and during the events,” said Don Pitts, the city’s music program manager.
Permit applications may be submitted online at austintexas.gov/soundpermit.
SXSW 2012 runs March 9-18.
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Tuesday music links: John Wesley Coleman, Kinky Friedman, Coachella
Listen to John Wesley Coleman’s “A Clown Gave You A Baby” from “The Last Donkey Show,” out Feb. 21.
Kinky Friedman brings his “Southern Discomfort Tour” to the Cactus Feb. 9. Get tickets here.
Coachella released its lineup yesterday. Radiohead, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog, the Black Keys, Bon Iver, Jeff Mangum, the Shins, at the Drive-In and Wild Flag are among the performers. The festival takes place twice, from April 13-15 and 20-22.
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Tonight’s picks: Alejandro Escovedo, The Beat Dolls, Bruce Hughes
Alejandro Escovedo at the Continental Club. Tonight will be the last Tuesday until the end of the month to see resident classic rock star Escovedo. $10 10:30 p.m. 1315 S. Congress Ave. www.continentalclub.com/
Austin.html Also playing:
- The Beat Dolls at Skinny’s Ballroom
- Bruce Hughes, Cari Hutson, Lisa Marshall at the Saxon Pub
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Tonights picks: Lonelyland at Saxon Pub
Lonelyland at Saxon Pub. People come from out of town to see Bob Schneider; Austinites can do it every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. $10. 1320 S. Lamar Blvd. www.thesaxonpub.com
Also playing:
- Ben Livingston Trio at Continental Club Gallery
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Monday music links: Don Walser’s Pure Texas Band Reunion Show, At The Drive-In, Bob Schneider
Don Walser’s Pure Texas Band Reunion Show happens at the Broken Spoke on Tuesday, Jan. 17th at 8 p.m. The band will include Jason Roberts, Skinny Don Keeling, Scott Walls, Bert Rivera, Floyd Domino, Phillip Fajardo, Rick McRae, Timmy Campbell and Howard Kalish. Special guests include Earl Poole Ball, Slaid Cleaves, Gurf Morlix, Carl Hutchens, Rod Moag, Jane Quisenberry, Cornell Hurd, Slaid Cleaves, T Jarrod Bonta, the Atomic Duo, Corrina Rachel, Jerry Webb, Freddie Krc, Jimmy Sims, Chip Dolan and more.
At The Drive-In returns.
Bob Schneider and the Moonlight Orchestra play ACL Live on Valentine’s Day/first anniversary of ACL Live with guests the Tosca Strings, Kat Edmonson, Danny Malone, Lex Land and more. Tickets on sale Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. at acl-live.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit HAAM.
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KUT’s John Aielli continues to recover
“Eklektikos” host John Aielli continues to recover after a Jan. 4 heart attack and could return as early as Jan. 16, the station announced today.
Read more over at the TV and Radio blog.
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The Black Keys to play the Erwin Center April 25
The Black Keys, who released their latest album, “El Camino,” in December, will stop at the Erwin Center April 25 with the Arctic Monkeys. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 13 at all Texas Box Office outlets (H-E-B stores), by phone at 477-6060 or (800) 982-2386 or online at TexasBoxOffice.com.
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Follow That Bird, Love Collector, the Dead Space and more to play benefit for family of Esme Barrera
Follow That Bird, Love Collector, The Dead Space, Foreign Mothers, Kingdom Of Suicide Lovers, Neighbor, Ichi Ni San Shi and Eric Static will play a benefit for the family of Esme Barrera at the Scoot Inn on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 7 p.m-2 a.m. Cover is $5-10, with all proceeds going to Barrera’s family. More info here.
Other benefits taking place include a Jan. 28 show at Beerland with Ted Leo, the Crack Pipes, the Golden Boys and Grape St. and a New York show with Kelli Scarr, Golden Ghost, Jo Schornikow and Shannon Barnett. A compilation of local and national bands is also in the works.
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Friday music links: Megadeth at ACL Live, the Hobart Brothers and more
Megadeth, Motörhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil are coming to ACL Live March 3. Tickets on sale January 13 through acl-live.com.
Jon Dee Graham, Freedy Johnston and Susan Cowsill, aka The Hobart Brothers & Lil’ Sis Hobart, will release their debut album, “At Least We Have Each Other,” on Feb. 28.
Vinyl sales continue to increase. 2011’s top sellers? “Abbey Road” and the Fleet Foxes.
A reunited Van Halen is playing everywhere in Texas but Austin.
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Weekend picks: OBN III’s, Wiccans, Boy + Kite, more
FRIDAY OBN III’s, Pharoahs, Golden Boys, Church Shoes at Beerland.9 p.m. Friday night during free week is packed with great lineups around town. Raw and propulsive Austin rock band OBN IIIs head up one of the best. 711 Red River. www.beerlandtexas.com. — Peter Mongillo
Also playing:
- Eagle Claw, Fleshlights, Woodgrain, Not in the Face, Dikes of Holland, Este Vato at Red 7
- Total Unicorn, How I Quit Crack, Technicolor Hearts, Silent Diane at the Mohawk
- Calm Blue Sea, Missions, Clouds Are Ghosts, Octopus Project DJs at the Mohawk (outside)
- Phranchyze, Zapata, the Hour Band at Antone’s
- Kay Leotard, Schmillion, World Racketeering Squad, the Scarlet Effect at Skinny’s Ballroom
SATURDAY Wiccans, Criaturas at Beerland.Two of Austin and Denton’s best hardcore punk bands, playing for free. Rages get no cheaper. With Recide, Antitheus and more. 711 Red River. www.beerlandtexas.com. — Joe Gross
Also playing:
- OBN III’s, Grape St., A Giant Dog, Ghost Knife at the Mohawk
- Slugbug at Cheer Up Charlies
- Quiet Company at The Swan Dive
- Dixie Witch, Tia Carrera at Red 7
- Fresh Millions, Frontier Brothers at the Parish
- Chorizo Funk at the North Door
- Ringo Deathstar, Sundress at the Beauty Bar
- What Made Milwaukee Famous at Antones
- Dynamite Boy, Cruiserweight at Emo’s East
- Hundred Visions, TV Torso at the 29th St. Ballroom
- Guns of Navarone at the Scoot Inn
- Opposite Day at Flamingo Cantina
SUNDAY Boy + Kite at Red 7. Austin indie rockers Boy + Kite deal in fuzzy/droning guitar that takes a cue from the Pixes, Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, et al. With La Migra, Church Shoes, the Wolf, Psychic Palms. Free. 8 p.m. 611 E. Seventh St. www.red7austin.com. — P.M. Also playing:
- Broken Gold, Bremen Riot, Gentleman Rogues at the Mohawk
- the Derailers at Antone’s
- Hot Rod Radio, Superlite Bike, Melissa Bryan, the Bang Bang Theodores at ND
- Scorpio Rising, Lux Divon, the Triggermen, Parking, Kill City at Red 7
- Cause in Effect, the Bye and Bye, Little Emily Warfield, GoGo Beware at Beauty Bar
- the French Inhales, Stuffies and Come And Take It at Beerland
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Tonight’s picks: The Energy, Dikes of Holland, Hard Proof Afrobeat, more
The Energy at the 29th St. Ballroom.Astounding free week bill at this place. The Houston headliner is reason enough to go, but Austin bands the Gospel Truth, Cruddy, the Best, Nazi Gold and Naw Dude make this an absolute must-see. Free. 2906 Fruth St. www.spiderhousecafe.com.
Also playing:
- Dikes of Holland, Creationists at Beerland
- Hard Proof Afrobeat, Hundred Visions at Red 7
- Grand Champeen, A Giant Dog, Elvis at Red 7
- Oh No Oh My at Antones; Maneja Beto at the Mohawk
- Panties at Chain Drive
- Feathers at ND
- The White White Lights at Stubb’s
- Steady Legend at Flamingo Cantina
- Cabra, We’ll Go Machete at the Scoot Inn
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Elle King to tape performance for ‘Arts In Context’ in old ‘Austin City Limits’ home
Banjo-picking singer-songwriter Elle King will tape a performance for KLRU’s excellent new(ish) show at 8 p.m. in the old home of ‘ACL.’
The Ohio native who was raised in Brooklyn sounds a bit like a bluegrass Adele with a sense of humor and blends a whiskey-worn alt-country warble with ascendant melodies.
The young performer is earning a lot of critical buzz, so this may be your best chance to grab a “I remember seeing her when” moment. The event, which will feature free booze from hot dog purveyors Frank, is free and open to the public but requires an RSVP. Doors are at 7 p.m. with taping to begin at 8 p.m. RSVP link here.
Photo by Leah Cohen from MySpace.com/ellekingmusic
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A Night For Esme benefit show at Beerland Jan. 28 with Ted Leo, Crack Pipes and more
Ted Leo will fly in to join the Crack Pipes, the Golden Boys and Grape St. for a benefit show Jan. 28 at Beerland for the fund to defray the costs of services for Esme Barrera, who was killed Jan. 1 while walking home from a show.
No word yet on advance tickets.
Barrera was well-known among her friends as a huge Leo fan. Leo is well-known as a class act. As one friend said on Facebook: “you all should know that Ted Leo actually REQUESTED to play a show for Esme Barrera on the day he found out about the tragedy. Super stand up dude - and I know she would be SO excited.” Indeed.
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Benefit compilation, New York show planned for Esme Barrera fund.
Several local and national bands have expressed interest in donating music to a digital compilation to benefit the family of Esme Barrera, who was killed as she walked home from a concert Jan 1.
“Within 24 hours of conceiving it, we’ve had more than 20 people or bands come forward asking to contribute,” said Literature guitarist Kevin Adickes, who is assembling the collection, including such acts as Ted Leo (whose extremely kind tweet rocketed around the internet), Fred Thomas from Saturday Looks Good to Me, who posted this fantastic blog about his friendship with Ms. Barrera), Kingdom of Suicide Lovers, Golden Boys, Literature, Quin Galavis, Flesh Lights, Bad Sports, Crack Pipes, Simple Circuit, David Israel, Pet Milk, and the Zoltars.
Expect it in early February.
The website Brooklyn Vegan announced there will be a benefit show for the Barrera family Jan 12 at the Big Snow Buffalo Lodge (89 Varet St Bk NY 11206) with sets from Kelli Scarr, Golden Ghost, Jo Schornikow and Shannon Barnett.
Tributes to Esme Barrera have been posted all over the ‘net, including essays from Gerard Cosloy, Allo Darlin’ and Waterloo Records.
And then there’s this completely excellent Tumblr.
Contributions to help Ms. Barrera’s family pay for services and expenses can be made here.
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C3 partners with Big Day Out in Australia
Austin’s C3 presents has partnered with Australia-based Big Day Out Festivals, according to a press release. The deal represents yet another expansion for C3, which is responsible for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, Lollapaloozas in Chicago, Chile and Brazil, as well as concerts and other events through the country. Big Day Out, which was founded in 1992 in Sydney, has six events scheduled in 2012, including one in New Zealand.
“C3 is thrilled to be entering this creative partnership with Big Day Out and are honored to become a part of the outstanding 20 year legacy that the festival has created,” C3 Presents partner Charlie Walker said in the press release.
More importantly, the partnership will allow C3 to focus on opportunities for “Australian and international artists across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.” In other words, expect to see more Australian acts at ACL next year.
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Tonight’s picks: Quin Galavis, Equals, Stuffies, more
Quin Galavis at Beerland. Galavis, frontman for dark post-punk outfit the Dead Space as well as Nazi Gold — a new trio consisting of Shearwater/Swans drummer Thor Harris and Flesh Lights bassist Jeremy Steen — puts the songs front and center in his solo project. With Zoltars and David Israel. 9 p.m. free. 711 Red River St. www.beerlandtexas.com.
Also playing:
- Equals, Oh-Look-Out, Stereo is a Lie, Boyfrndz, Residual Kid at Antone’s
- Stuffies, French Inhales, Restrooms, Crisis Hotlines at Red 7
- Killa Kyleon, Gerald G, Worldwide at the Mohawk
- Rocketboys, Shivery Shakes at the ND
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Esme Barrera 1982-2012
Austin music suffered a hideous blow Monday when Esme Barrera, 29, was identified as the victim in the New Year’s Day homicide.
As was covered in our story here, Barrera was well-known and well-liked. She volunteered at Girls Rock Camp, worked at Waterloo Records and Casis Elementary School and was known as an ebullient supporter of Austin’s punk and indie rock scene. She loved Ted Leo’s music and once booked the Hex Dispensers for a show on a barge.
According to folks at Red 7 and Beerland, there will be donation jars at all of their free week shows for the fund set up to cover services and funeral expenses.
A benefit has for the fund been slated for Jan. 13 at Club 1808. Band involved include Literature, Quin Galavis, Cruddy, The Gospel Truth, The Flesh Lights, Crooked Bangs and more.
Check back for further details as events warrant. Our hearts go out to her friends and family.
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Tonight’s picks: Coma in Algiers, Maneja Beto, Crooks, more
Coma in Algiers at Beerland. An evening of horrible and less horrible noise. Coma in Algiers are due for another album of primitive mind-erasure, ST-37 have been playing psychedelic rock since the Reagan administration, Air Traffic Controllers is Gerard Cosloy (Matador Records, 12XU Records) and JJ Ruiz of Naw Dude making horrible noise, while openers Rhett and Dean have become one of Austin’s gnarliest duos. 9 p.m., free. 711 Red River St. www.beerlandtexas.com.
Also playing:
- Maneja Beto, Este Vato, Manzana Malas, Son De Rey at the Swan Dive
- Bike Problems, the Gary, the Midgetmen, the Blistering Speeds at Red 7 (inside)
- Floating Holidays, Rings Band at Red 7 (outside)
- Crooks, Guns of Navarone, Whiskey Shivers at the Mohawk
- Mike and the Moonpies, Franny and Zooey at the Mohawk
- Mary Ann and the Revival Band, Wild Child, Chase Weinacht at ND
- Downfall of Gaia, Vestiges, Dead to a Dying World, Boars at the Scoot Inn
- Leatherbag, Mayeux and Broussard, Tarred and Feathered, Bob Hoffnar at Skinny’s Ballroom
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Tuesday music links: SXSW bike share, Chris Gray benefit, Music in the Parks cancellation
SXSW 2012 will have a bike share program for registrants.
On Sunday, January 15th the Continental Club will hold a benefit for Houston Press/former Chronicle music editor/writer Chris Gray, who suffered a life-threatening heart attack in October. James McMurtry, the Gourds, the Allen Hill Band w/David Beebe, and other will join together to help out with Gray’s medical bills. The American Heart Association will be present as well.
Austin’s Music in the Parks concert scheduled for Friday, January 6 at the Lamar Senior Activity Center featuring Bottom Dollar String Band has been canceled.
Iron and Wine released a new video.
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