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When I first heard Fragrant World, the newest record from Yeasayer, I wondered if it would be as impressive as Odd Blood. It took me a few spins, but eventually, I found it’s progression and warmth more than enjoyable, so I was really looking forward to their live presentation of the new material at Stubb’s on Thursday night.
Read on for my thoughts on the evening, and the great photo set of B. Gray.
| Date | 9/8/12 |
|---|---|
| Location | 29th St. Ballroom |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | $15 @ Frontgate |
After the madness known as Friday night music in Austin, you may want to take a night off. But wait! More shows to attend you crazy Austin music kids! Saturday night promises great things over at 29th st. Ballroom with a show by dual ATH favorite threats Two Gallants and up and comers PAPA. Both of these bands have been featured on this site before, so of course this gets the ATH stamp of approval.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Broken-Eyes.mp3]Download: Two Gallants – Broken Eyes [MP3]
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/01-Aint-It-So.mp3]Download: PAPA – Ain’t It So [MP3]
Man, it’s that crazy time again, and it’s only going to keep coming as we move into the fall concert season. There’s tons of acts all over town that you’ll need to get out and see, so here’s my spotlight of all the best traveling AND local bands in town Friday night:
Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Moon Diagrams, Bodyguard @ Mohawk — 15 Dollars
Tycho, Album Leaf @ Red 7 – 14 Dollars
Tacks the Boy Disaster, Good Field, JC & Co, BelAire @ Beauty Bar
Here’s some tracks by Ariel Pink and Pujol to get you in the mood! See you out on the town Friday night.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/04-Only-In-My-Dreams.mp3] [audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pujol-providence_2012-05-23-102357-4137-0-0-0.128.mp3]
| Date | 9/6/12 |
|---|---|
| Location | Stubbs |
| Doors | 7pm |
| Tickets | $25 @ Frontgate |
Well September is finally upon us and the show outlook for the entire month is looking busy as hell for us music fanatics. The start of all this madness really kicks off on Thursday night with a sure to be incredible show going down at Stubbs put on by Yeasyaer. As an ATH staff member that’s seen the band on numerous occasions, I can assure everyone that you’ll be in for a treat (if your skin doesn’t melt off in the heat). Opening support for the evening is provided by Daedelus. I’m also going to take this opportunity to post on of the best singles of the year “Henrietta” because, for some reason, we never posted it in the first place. Dumb.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/bd195839-0b03-4d5f-ae38-436906a5bf2c.mp3]Download: Yeasayer – Henrietta [MP3]
Last week featured back to back nights at Red7, outside to inside. Wild Nothing was fantastic. I had relatively light expectations for Tanlines. When I found out it had sold out, even given the smaller capacity of the inside venue, I was quite surprised. I think the band was, too.
Tanlines is Jesse Cohen and Eric Emm. They throw down calypso-electro dance jams. They asked Love Inks to open. Learning Secrets spun between sets.
| Date | Sunday, Sept. 2nd |
|---|---|
| Location | 29th Street Ballroom |
| Doors | 800 PM |
| Tickets | $10 at the Door |
I know it’s Labor Day weekend, and I know a lot of people are traveling around town, but if you’re not going to skip out on the city, then you need to head over to the bash at 29th Street Ballroom, featuring one of my favorite acts, Natural Child. I can’t say enough about how great these guys are live, and with their latest record, Hard in Heaven, coming out on 9/11, they’re sure to bring a whole new set to get you nice and sweaty. Just because they’re headlining doesn’t mean there aren’t going to be tons of bands worth your time. They’ve got Birdcloud, The Bad Lovers, Golden Boys–and more, so be sure to show up early folks!
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/05-BG-PMPN.mp3]Download:Natural Child – B$G P$MP$N [MP3]
Late night for the photo guy, album reviewer, significant others and assorted friends.
Wild Nothing last played Red7 on the coldest day of the year in 2011. I remember icy sidewalks and legit need for wool hats. This time around, the show moved to the larger outdoor stage to accomodate demand with a swing of the weather pendulum towards 90F at show time. Austin’s Boy Friend and Super Lite Bike opened.
Click though for a few thoughts and plenty of pics.
| Date | 8/31/12 |
|---|---|
| Location | Antones |
| Doors | 8pm |
| Tickets | $8 @ Ticketfly |
I don’t know how it’s possible that we’ve never covered local Austin boys Crooks on this site before, but things are changing as of right now. For starters, the band currently has a highly overlooked debut LP The Rain Will Come available for purchase over on the band’s website. The band also has been playing tons of shows around town recently, and you have another opportunity to catch a live set on Friday night downtown at Antones. Fellow local up and comers The Couch and Frank Smith will also be on hand for your entertainment.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/02-The-Rain-Will-Come.mp3]Download: Crooks – The Rain Will Come [MP3]
After spending several weeks with There’s No Leaving Now, I was really looking forward to hearing Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man on Earth. Not only did I get to see him grace the stage, but the show was at Paramount, which is perfectly fitting for music of this ilk.
Read on for more pics and comments from the set.
| Date | Wednesday, August 30th |
|---|---|
| Location | Red 7 |
| Doors | 900 pm |
| Tickets | Your friend that can’t go. |
It’s sold out. Sorry. It is my fault. I hyped their album as one of the best of the year, so far. I didn’t know that would mean you couldn’t buy tix at the door. Tanlines is gonna lay down some Brooklyn Electro jams Thursday night. Love Inks and Learning Secrets will open.
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