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Jeez. So I was walking the dog, thinking about all the photos left to edit from X Games Austin and I realized that I still owed Geographer a Show Pics post. After a great set at FFF8, I was looking for ward to checking out the band in a smaller venue, my home venue, The Mohawk. Joining them for the show was Idle Hands, ATH faves Empires and a great aftershow lineup of Hovvdy and Woozy.
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| Date | 6.11.15 |
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| Location | The Mohawk |
| Doors | 7:00 pm |
| Tickets | 15$ Here |
Thursday night at the Mohawk is looking like it’s shaping up to be the place to be as far as shows go around Austin. Headliners and Oklahomans Other Lives are touring in support of their latest effort, Rituals, which showed the band going in an sultry electronic direction and featured a ton of tracks I’m excited to see fleshed out in a live setting. Not to mention the chance to hear the rest of the bands’ stunning catalogue of dark orchestral rock music. Opening up for them are Dark Rooms (Dallas) and Riothorse Royal (L.A), the likes of which should bring a variety of sounds to the night. I’ve included tracks by both of them below to entice you to show up early to the Mohawk tomorrow night.
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Thursday night had the ATH crew all about town taking advantage of the super packed night of shows that the city had to offer. Stop number two on my night was at Red 7 to catch Chicagoans Twin Peaks for what seems like the umpteenth time. What I got was a night of rowdy and loud, but all around rock and roll good times. Read on for some thoughts on the night.
Admittedly, I’m a sideline Courtney Barnett fan. The tunes are good, and I enjoyed The Double EP, but these two nights were definitely meant for my ladyfriend, who many might call a super-fan. So, for the two nights we shared together with Courtney Barnett, I just sat back and watched her enjoyment, while taking in the whole situation of one of indie rock’s fastest rising stars taking over Austin.
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| Date | 6/9/15 |
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| Location | Red 7 |
| Doors | 8pm |
| Tickets | $14 @ Red 7 or $16 @ Door |
Those looking to get out and about on a Tuesday night in Austin should head on out to Red 7 for longtime favorite around these parts The Helio Sequence. Complimenting the lineup nicely is Portland based, and fellow ATH favorite, Lost Lander. With a busy week ahead in Austin, this is definitely a can’t miss show.
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Sometimes the stars align, and there’s no way you can look at the line-up on a certain night and not go to a show. Today is just one of those days, and there are so many great acts playing in town, I implore you hit the town and enjoy yourself. There’s no need to go further…here’s my highlights and suggestions. Read more
| Date | 06/04 |
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| Location | Red 7 |
| Doors | 8:00pm |
| Tickets | 12$ Here |
Now, I know there are some good options as for show’s this Thursday night all around town, but if you’ve yet to see the crazy live energy that the boys of Twin Peaks from Chicago bring to the stage, then it’s time to head over to Red 7 for a night of dancing and jamming. If you’ve already seen ’em before, then you know what kind of a fun time you’re in for. Opening up for them are John Wesley Coleman and Modern Vices, the first of which will break things down with a little americana rock and the latter prepping you perfectly for Twin Peaks with a bit of lo-fi garage rock. Should be a great night.
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| Date | 5/22/15 |
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| Location | Empire |
| Doors | 8pm |
| Tickets | $5 online/$8 @ Door |
It seems like Friday night is yet another one of those nights in Austin with tons of live music options to fit just about anyone’s musical tastes. Lankford and I may be checking out Hamilton down at the Parish or hopping over to see Sungod at Red 7. For those looking to see a promising out of town act on the cheap, head over to Empire for a show by DC based Pree. You should definitely check out my SXSW interview with the band while you’re at it. Locals fill out the lineup with Silver Ships kicking things off and Auroravore playing right before the headliners.
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Time to reflect on Levitation 2015. I liked the name change away from Austin Psych Fest when it was announced as there are several bands that that may meander towards that genre, fans of the genre may love, but just aren’t “Psych” bands. I hope they continue to expand the diversity of the lineup. With that, let’s talk about this year and then you can gander a whole mess of photos taken at the fest.
| Date | 05/14 (TONIGHT) |
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| Location | The Mohawk |
| Doors | 9:00pm |
| Tickets | Tickets @ the door: 6$ (8$ Minors) |
Earlier this week, Abram Shook released his second record, Landscape Dream, on Western Vinyl, and he’s bringing these delightful new tunes to The Mohawk tonight to grace you with their blend of different kind of eclectic folk rock. Not only do you get to hear some of those wonderful tracks from the new record, but Abram Shook will be joined by locals Cross Record and The Deer to make for a night of music that you really can’t afford to miss out on. Trust me, this will be one of those nights that make you proud to live in the company of such talent…if that’s not most nights.
