This is fine.
A sold out show is always a good sign of a band peaking at the right time, and such is the case for Fleet Foxes, surely benefiting from the excellent release of Helplessness Blues. Oh, and we can’t forget the opener, The Cave Singers, one of our favorite acts. Read more
| Date | Tuesday, May 10th |
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| Location | Stubbs |
| Doors | 700 PM |
| Tickets | Sold Out! |
There’s a reason this show is sold out, that being that Fleet Foxes are one of the hottest bands around, even though they seemingly disappeared for several years while recording Helplessness Blues. All that extra time led to the crafting of a magnificent album, filled with those warm harmonies and folk stylings, better than practically anything else out there. You won’t just find one great band, however, on this bill, because Cave Singers are a phenomenal act in their own right. They released their third album, No Witch, and it established the band as one of our favorites here at ATH. You might not be able to buy tickets, but you know there will be tons of folks trying to earn a buck by scalping a ticket or two. If you got one, you’re lucky, if you’re looking, keep on, as this show aims to be nothing more than one of the most remarkable nights in Austin.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/FleetFoxes_HelplessnessBlues.mp3]Download: Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues [MP3]
| Date | Tuesday, May 10th |
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| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 630 pm |
| Tickets | $12 from Transmission |
Most people might not recognize the name Junip, as it hasn’t quite become a household name, but surely you’ll all recognize one of the principle songwriters in the band, Jose Gonzalez. The Swedish group is coming to the Mohawk to support the release of their recent Fields LP, a collection of beautiful songs that quietly sank deep into the souls of every listener. The likelihood of a cool Spring breeze blowing into town as the band takes to the stage only makes this opportunity for music all the more special, matching the music with its seasonal counterpart. Not only will you fall in love with Junip, but you’ll also have a chance to see Acrylics, the NYC band steadily building themselves their own reputation. Just another great night of music in Austin.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/rope_an_summit.mp3]Download: Junip – Rope and Summit [MP3]
Since the weather’s great, there’s no reason we can’t all go down town and enjoy a rocking good time. Shows are plentiful, and many are more than worth your time, so be sure to get involved in the local scene guys, and you’ll be glad you did. Read more
The Month of May.
Arcade Fire came to the Backyard, my backyard as we live about ten minutes away. The weather could not have been better and l had photo credits for one of biggest shows of the year. Check past the jump for more on the show that features Austin’s Schmillion and Explosions in the Sky opening.
The Seaholm Power Plant played host to psych, prog, indie and noise for three days, we were on hand for two of the three, picking out the best for the ATH faithful. The main stage centering the cavernous interior offered several interesting viewing angles due to the fenced off holes in the floor to the level below. Lighting throughout accentuated the scale of the interior and depth of the catacombs. Stage two was a smaller space set off to the side that remained at human body. Hit the jump for part two of the band summaries and pictures from the festival.
The Seaholm Power Plant played host to psych, prog, indie and noise for three days, we were on hand for two of the three, picking out the best for the ATH faithful. The main stage centering the cavernous interior offered several interesting viewing angles due to the fenced off holes in the floor to the level below. Lighting throughout accentuated the scale of the interior and depth of the catacombs. Stage two was a smaller space set off to the side that remained at human body. Hit the jump for band summaries and pictures from the festival.
It’s been a crazy couple of days for shows in Austin, and Monday is no different. You won’t get the huge amount of options like you did on Friday/Saturday, but you still will have your pick of three better than average shows. So if you’re looking for some sweet music to check out on a Monday night in Austin, follow the jump to see where we think you should be. Follow the jump.
Yesterday we ran an update for all those who wanted to hit up music on Friday that didn’t include braving the darker side of things at Psych Fest, so today we’ll give you a heads up on the shows for Saturday, since there’s still lots going on. Read more
We already know how great Psych Fest is going to be, but we also realize that it might not be everyone’s cup of tea. Luckily for us all, there’s a ton of shows going on this weekend for you to catch, so we drew out some of our highlights. There’s several strong local shows featuring friends TV Torso and Great Nostalgic, and some punk rock to boot. Read more for a nice list, and some songs. Read more
