Music Notes
Trail of Dead marks 20 years of Worlds Apart, plus more Austin music picks
Trail Of Dead to celebrate 20 years of Worlds Apart at the Far Out Lounge.
December is here and with it arrives a variety of great shows throughout Austin’s music scene. See here for recommendations that stretch across the first half of the month.
Riverboat Gamblers at the Mohawk – Friday, December 5
The Riverboat Gamblers will ring in the 20t anniversary of their album To The Confusion Our Enemies at the Mohawk this Friday, December 5. Support for the evening will be provided by The Marked Men and Magic Rockers of Texas. Tickets to this all-around punk rock gig are $28.
Grocery Bag at Hotel Vegas – Friday, December 5
Grocery Bag will put out an anticipated new single, “Watching TV,” this week, and then they’ll celebrate its release at Hotel Vegas on Friday, December 5. The up-and-coming garage rock act will be joined by Matador Sphere, Midrange Jumper, and Blue Ribbon. Cover for the show will be $12 at the door.
Trail Of Dead at The Far Out Lounge – Saturday, December 6
And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album Worlds Apart at the Far Out Lounge this Saturday, December 6. Ringo Deathstarr, Whisper, and Banged Out will open for the celebrated alt-rockers. Tickets for the show are $36.
Los Coast at C-Boy’s – Friday, December 12
If your pockets are a little light this holiday season (or you just like good music), then you should get yourself to C-Boy’s on Friday, December 12 for a free show with soul rockers Los Coast. By the way, this one will get underway early, at 6:30 pm.
Gus Baldwin & The Sketch at Chess Club – Saturday, December 13
Buzzy punk rockers Gus Baldwin & The Sketch, who earlier this year released a standout album titled The Sketch, will headline a show at Chess Club on Saturday, December 13. Cast of Thousands, Bubba Lucky, and Badzy round out the bill for the evening. Tickets are $20.08.
Holiday Hootenanny at Radio East – Saturday, December 13
Radio East will once again host the Holiday Hootenanny on Saturday, December 13. The lineup isn’t entirely local, but the Austin acts that will be performing — J'cuuzi, Club Coma, Fuck Money, and Variety — are all notable and worth the price of admission. Tickets are $46.39.
Quiet Company at Haute Spot – Sunday, December 14
Longtime rockers Quiet Company will put on a special Christmas show at the Haute Spot on Sunday, December 14. The festive evening will also feature a performance by Stella and the Very Messed and there will be a whole slew of special guests, including Mobley, Emily Wolfe, Jonathan Horstmann (of Urban Heat), and more. Tickets range from $13.95 to $28.11.
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