- Chadd Thomas' death no longer classified as murder
Austin police are no longer classifying Chadd Thomas’ death as murder, police said in a statement today. Thomas, leader of rockabilly band Chadd Thomas and the Crazy Kings, was found dead July 11 on South Congress Avenue near Oltorf Street. The declassification comes after an investigation that showed his death could have been caused by a number of sep […]
- Foot Patrol's NYE gig moved from Momo's to Frank
Following the sudden closure of Momo’s earlier this week, Austin’s favorite funky foot festishests Foot Patrol have relocated their New Year’s Eve ‘smell-a-bration’ to Frank. Panjoma opens. More details.
- Weekend picks: Love Collector, Big Freedia, Mani Neumaier and more
(Ricardo B. Brazziell AMERICAN-STATESMAN) FRIDAY Love Collector at Beerland.Austin-based, “21st century power snot garage punk band” mix speedy punk and power pop. 9 p.m. $5. 711 Red River St. www.beerlandtexas.com — Peter Mongillo Also playing: Killdozer, Women in Prison and Rituals at Emo’s Bad Sports, Blind Pets, the Villas at Red […]
- Tonight's picks: Quintron, The Locksmiths, Illegal Wiretaps, more
Quintron at Emo’s. This enigmatic rocker with his organ and mechanical, ingenious “drum buddy” is the second to last show at the original Emo’s location and the last one booked by Chaos in Tejas booker Timmy Hefner. With Mind Spiders, Manatees and the Flesh Lights. 9 p.m. $12. 603 Red River St. www.emosaustin.com Also playing:The Lock […]
- Grupo Fantasma's NYE show moved to Club DeVille
Update: Beauty Ballroom partner Bart Butler tells us final city inspections haven’t been done, forcing Saturday’s show to move elsewhere. Beauty Ballroom has performances Jan. 20 and 21 that will go on as scheduled, Butler says, and grand opening festivities are now tentatively set for Jan. 26. Earlier: Work on the soon-to-open Beauty Ballroom is […]
- Wednesday music links: Gary Clark Jr., Leatherbag, NYE and Free Week shows
The Washington Post hearts Gary Clark Jr. Click here to listen to unreleased Leatherbag songs recorded at Austin’s Superpop studios. A plethora of music to see on New Year’s Eve and during Free Week.
- Momo's closes after 11 years
Just a few days before the final night at Emo’s on Red River Street, Austin lost another popular music venue when Momo’s shut down on Tuesday. Owner Paul Oveisi, who relocated to New York in November, announced the closure on the club’s Facebook page, stating that the venue was forced to close due to renovations. “It is with a heavy h […]
- Tonight's picks: OBNIIs, James McMurtry, Cactus Fuzz
OBN IIIs at Emo’s. Orville Neely and company say goodbye to Emo’s with gritty garage rock. With Video and Wiccans. This is a launch party for the third and newest issue of the increasingly excellent Austin photozine Rubberneck. $5 9 p.m. 603 Red River St. www.emosaustin.com. Also playing: James McMurtry, Jon Dee Graham at the Continental Club Cac […]
- Tonight's picks: Jonathan Toubin benefit, Lonesome Heroes, Wild Child
A benefit for Jonathan Toubin at Emo’s. Former Austin musician (guitarist in Cheezus, then Noodle) and New York Night Train rare soul DJ Jonathan Toubin was severely injured Dec. 8 when a cab plowed into the Portland, Ore., hotel room in which Toubin was sleeping. Austin bands Knife In The Water and Glorium headline one of many benefits going on around […]
- Tonight's picks: John Wesley Coleman at Emo's, Matt the Electrician, Amy Annelle
(AMERICAN-STATESMAN) John Wesley Coleman at Emo’s.Austin-based garage rock John Wesley Coleman recently published a novel that imagines what would happen if Doors frontman Jim Morrison didn’t die. With Blower (ex-Didjits), the Negatives and Scrabble Robot. Free. 603 Red River St. www.emosaustin.com Also playing:Matt the Electrician at Saxon Pub D […]
- Honky, Amplified Heat play Balam Bar grand opening tonight
Booze is not something one associates with Ruta Maya, but, well, here we are. The Balam Bar, a.k.a. a full bar at Ruta Maya, launches tonight (Dec. 22) with boogie-licious sets from Honky, Amplified Heat, the Ghosts of Texas and LABS. Doors at 8 p.m., music to soon follow (Were I a betting man, I would guess around 10 p.m.) Cover is $10. Festivities continue […]
- Weekend picks: Riverboat Gamblers, Suzanna Choffel, Dale Watson, more
FRIDAY The Riverboat Gamblers at Emo’s. If there are a lot of Emo’s mentions on here, it is because the original Red River Street location, one of the best sounding rooms in Austin, will be shuttered after Dec. 30. The Gamblers can be a staggering live rock band; expect a blowout. 9 p.m. $5. 603 Red River St. emosaustin.com — Joe Gross Also […]
- Happy holidays Austin from Sexy Sax Man
Sexy Sax Man was here last month for Fun Fun Fun Fest, and back last weekend to spread holiday cheer throughout Austin. I got to see him in person on the pedestrian bridge; my dog wanted to stay a safe distance away but you’ll see in the video that he charmed some other canines on Auditorium Shores. You’ll also see him on stage at ACL Live, with […]
- Tonight's picks: Dikes of Holland, Bloody Knives, Soldier Thread, more
(Ricardo B. Brazziell AMERICAN-STATESMAN) Dikes of Holland at Emo’s. John Paul Bohon, Trey Reimer and Christopher Stephenson formed the Dikes of Holland after leaving behind their old band, Fire Versus Extinguisher, in 2008. Add Phillip Dunne and Liz Herrera for some of the finest garage rock in town. With a can’t-miss lineup of the Young, Gospel […]
- Tonight's picks: Tori Amos, Yip Deceiver, more
Tori Amos at Bass Concert Hall. There will always be a Tori Amos. Sometimes it might not be her. Sometimes it might be Florence and her Machine. For years before Tori, it was Kate Bush. At Bass, on this night, it is Tori herself. And her piano. 8 p.m. $40-$75. 23rd Street at Robert Dedman Drive. www.utpac.org Also playing:Yip Deceiver at the Mohawk The Briga […]
- Tonight's picks: Alejandro Escovedo, Bruce Hughes and the All Nude Army, more
Jay Janner AMERICAN-STATESMAN Alejandro Escovedo and the Sensitive Boys at the Continental Club. The chairman of Austin’s rock ‘n’ roll board flexes his muscles most Tuesdays at the Continental Club as he sorts out a new album. With Uncle Lucius. $10 10:30 p.m. 1315S. Congress Ave. www.continentalclub.com Also playing: Bruce Hughes and the […]
- Knife in the Water, Glorium headline Jonathan Toubin benefit Dec. 27 at Emo's
Former Austin musician (Cheezus, Noodle, etc.) and New York Night Train rare soul DJ Jonathan Toubin was severely injured Dec. 8 when a cab driver plowed into the Portland, Ore. hotel room in which Toubin was sleeping. Long (mostly?) dormant Austin bands Knife In The Water and Glorium headline a benefit at Emo’s (the original one on Red River) one of m […]
- Tonight's picks: Black Cobra, Marshall Anderson, Dale Watson, more
Black Cobra, Zoroaster at Emo’s. One of the best metal shows of the final days of this storied club. Headliners Black Cobra’s thunderous take on sludgy metal is all the more impressive considering they are a duo. Zoroaster have a more traditional line-up, but also traffic in metal that feels like swimming through Jell-O — extremely loud Jel […]
- Fun Fun Fun early bird pass at a holiday discount on sale right this second
Here is the link for a three-day pass for $120.
- Friday music links: HAAM Jam, The Beach Boys, Shearwater
The Holiday HAAM Jam benefit CD with Christmas songs from Austin musicians is available now at Waterloo Records and elsewhere. HAAM will celebrate the release on Monday, Dec. 19 at Antone’s with performances from Dony Wynn, Brad House, Shelley King and others. The Beach Boys will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a new album and a tour featuring Br […]
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