Austin Music Notes
Big Bill's free show, plus more Austin music picks to wrap up November
Big Bill will play Radio Coffee & Beer on Saturday, November 19.
Before we reach that week where only Thanksgiving is on the brain, take note of these great Austin music shows happening in the back half of November.
Drakulas at Chess Club – Thursday, November 17
Head to Chess Club this Thursday, November 17, for a show headlined by Drakulas, a garage punk band that features Mike Wiebe and Rob Marchant of the Riverboat Gamblers and Zach Blair of Rise Against. Gentlemen Rogues and Glass Shadows will serve as support. Tickets are $10.
Thor & Friends at Kinda Tropical – Saturday, November 19
If you like your shows to be early and free, then you should absolutely make your way to Kinda Tropical this Saturday, November 19, for the experimental sounds of Thor & Friends. Queen Serene will kick things off. Doors open at 3 pm.
Big Bill at Radio Coffee & Beer – Saturday, November 19
Radio Coffee & Beer is set to host a trio of great local acts this Saturday, November 19. Punk act Big Bill — who put out a noteworthy album, Public Freakout Compilation, earlier this year — will headline the show, and they’ll be joined by Wet Dip and Lord Friday the 13th. Entry for this one is free.
Glasshealer at Hotel Vegas – Friday, November 25
Shake off that Thanksgiving meal via the alternative-leaning Glasshealer at Hotel Vegas on Friday, November 25. Support for the evening includes Frosty Palms, Saliyah, and Twin Styx. Tickets for the show are $10.
The Band Of Heathens at Antone’s – Sunday, November 27
The Band of Heathens, who currently have two new releases out — Remote Transmissions, Volume 1 and the Cutting Room Floor EP, are primed to deliver a night of rock n’ roll at Antone’s on Sunday, November 27. Joining the veteran band will be the Tender Things. Tickets for the show are $25.
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
A portal opens...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