music notes
Strand of Oaks ring in album release, plus more Austin music picks for late June
Strand of Oaks to play the Parish
June has already been a rather busy one for Austin’s music scene, and it doesn’t appear as though things will be slowing down in the back half of the month. Recommendations can be found here.
Go Skate Day at Empire Control Room & Garage – Friday, June 21
Grab your board and get to Empire Control Room & Garage this Friday, June 21, for GO SKATE DAY. The event, an effort by the skate shop No-Comply, has a sonically diverse lineup that includes Fat Tony, Gus Baldwin & The Sketch, and Water World. This show is free with an RSVP.
Strand Of Oaks at The Parish – Friday, June 21
Versatile singer-songwriter Timothy Showalter will put out Miracle Focus — his latest album under the Strand of Oaks banner — this Friday, June 21, and then celebrate its release that same night at The Parish. Ramsay Midwood will get the show going. Tickets are $22.
Sunbird Fest at The Far Out Lounge – Saturday, June 22
As a part of Sunbird Fest, an arts and education festival organized by Austin community members in solidarity with Palestine, the Far Out Lounge will host Die Spitz, Farmer’s Wife, Hanna Barakat, Slurp The World, and more this Saturday, June 22. The show is just $10 and proceeds will be used for humanitarian relief in Gaza.
Dream 2 Dream at The 13th Floor – Friday, June 28
“Future” is the title of Dream 2 Dream’s new single, and the synth pop band will ring in its arrival at the 13th Floor on Friday, June 28. The bill for the evening also includes Foolish Ones, Jess Helios, and Day Sleep. Tickets are $12.26.
San Gabriel at Zilker Botanical Garden – Friday, June 28
Zilker Botanical Garden’s summer music series, Bands in Bloom, will come to a close on Friday, June 28, with bedroom pop act San Gabriel. The family-friendly event will specifically take place in the Mabel Davis Rose Garden, and it’s free to attend. Just be sure to pre-register.
East Cameron Folkcore at Hole In The Wall – Saturday, June 29
After a few years away, East Cameron Folkcore will make their return to the stage on Saturday, June 29, as a part of Hole in The Wall’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Support for the show includes Clyde and Clem's Whiskey Business, Dylan Disaster and the Revelry, and Ben Ballinger. Tickets are $12.
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