Music Notes
Last chance for Blues on the Green, plus more Austin shows to catch in late July
The dog days of summer are in full force, but thankfully there are plenty of great local shows on the calendar to help you through them. See here for what you should consider attending here in the back half of July.
Blues on the Green at Zilker Park - July 19-20
ACL Radio’s Blues on the Green will wrap its 2022 season this week. Shiny Ribs, Tomar and the FC’s, and Scott Strickland will perform on Tuesday, July 19, and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, Melat, and Angelica Rahe are playing on Wednesday, July 20. Both shows, which will take place at Zilker Park, are free.
Holy Wave at Hotel Vegas - Thursday, July 21
Psych rockers Holy Wave are set to play Hotel Vegas this Thursday, July 21. They’ll be joined by Crush Bouquet, and tickets for the show are $15. By the way, the band just released “Chaparral,” a track that’s a part of famed indie label Suicide Squeeze’s new single series, Pinks and Purples.
Caelin at Hole in the Wall - Friday, July 22
Singer/songwriter Caelin has a bunch of new Mobley-produced tunes, and the first to be set free in the world is a track titled “Nobody.” Celebrate its release at Hole in the Wall this Friday, July 22. Lainey Gonzalez will kick off the night. Tickets are $10 in advance of the show, $15 day-of.
Night Cap at the Parish - Friday, July 29
Just after the arrival of their single “Sentimental” and right before the release of a new track titled “Eileen,” rockers Night Cap will play the Parish on Friday, July 29. Singer/songwriter Angel White, who will be releasing a new song of his own on the day of the show, will open the evening. Tickets are $18.
A Kate Bush Bash at 3TEN - Saturday, July 30
Roll that newfound (or rekindled, everlasting, etc.) love of Kate Bush into a bash that will be taking place at 3TEN ACL Live on Saturday, July 30. The lineup features a slew of great locals, including Sabrina Ellis (Sweet Spirit and A Giant Dog), Carrie Fussell (Calliope Musicals), Jonathan Hortsmann (Urban Heat), Kalu James (Kalu and the Electric Joint), and lots more. Tickets are $25, and all proceeds will benefit Front Steps, a non-profit that offers services that help people transition from homelessness into housing.
DIIV's set was moody, but propulsive thanks to strong bass lines.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Zachary Cole Smith can always be counted on for a nostalgic 'fit.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Starcleaner Reunion singer Jo Roman keeps the beat.Photo by Brianna Caleri
From the looks of it, no one had a better time onstage than Wayne Coyne, frontman of the Flaming Lips.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The tinsel whip was one of many props.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Flaming Lips are known for touring with huge inflatables.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A joyful crowd reacts to being blasted with confetti during the Flaming Lips' set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Ty Segall was king of the guitar jams.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Segall's painted jeans were probably the most unique fashion statement all weekend.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Psych Fest uniform: Earthy shorts and calf tattoos.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thomas Attar Bellier of Al-Qasar plays a beautifully adorned electric saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The more mics, the better for Al-Qasar.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A closer look at the saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Lyrics in Arabic brought extra gravitas to the set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
How's that for a desert hallucination?Photo by Brianna Caleri
New Candys guitarist Emanuele Zanardo puts a physical flourish in his playing.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Black Angels interrupted the technicolor parade for a largely black-and-white set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Black Angels bassist Misti Hamrick-French basks in the cold glow of a strobe light.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Dumbo Gets Mad reminds us that Italians just get fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Luca Bergomi gets in on bassist Ivan Torelli's shot.Photo by Brianna Caleri
LA LOM bassist Jake Faulkner captures the sun.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Zac Sokolow danced for the whole set, which happened to be on his birthday.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's grandstanding added flavor to the show, which ultimately didn't need psychedelic visuals.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's howls cut through the air, hardly amplified.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Trish Toledo paid homage to mothers and couples in her romantic set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Not a practical shoe for a rainy weekend. We salute her sacrifice for fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thee Sacred Souls closed out the festival with a brass section.Photo by Brianna Caleri
This backup singer was exquisitely styled in blue.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Singer Josh Lane snapped a photo of an adoring audience. See you next time, Josh.Photo by Brianna Caleri