Music Notes

Bright Light Social Hour and Riders Against The Storm play Parish, plus more late September shows to see

Bright Light Social Hour & Riders Against the Storm will play the Parish on Friday, September 30.

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It’s consistently a few degrees cooler than it has been in some time, and ACL is just around the corner. If there was ever a time to get out for some local shows, it’s now. Here’s a few you should consider in the back half of September.

Spray Paint at Hotel Vegas / Chess Club – September 21-22
Post punk act Spray Paint have returned to action, and you’ve got two chances to see them this week. The first is at Hotel Vegas with Porcelain, Discreet, and Gutter on Wednesday, September 21, and the second is at Chess Club with Screensaver, and Michael C. Sharp on Thursday, September 22. Each show is $10.

Martin at the Mohawk – Thursday, September 22
Charlie Martin, who’s one half of the indie pop duo Hovvdy, will be live on the indoor stage at the Mohawk this Thursday, September 22. Skirts and Fishplates round out the bill. Tickets for the show are $15. By the way, Martin has a deluxe edition of his recent solo album, Imaginary People, coming out on October 7.

Night Cap at Cheer Up Charlies – Friday, September 23
Head to Cheer Up Charlies this Friday, September 23, to catch Night Cap. The rockers will be joined by Shooks, Baldie Loxx, and DJ Paris Aden. Adding to the fun here is Flora & Fawna, who will be celebrating the release of a new single, “Never Mine.” Tickets are $10.

Blushing at Chess Club – Saturday, September 24
Shoegaze extraordinaries Blushing can be found at Chess Club this Saturday, September 24. The Pinky Rings and Bleach Burn are also on the bill. Tickets for the show at $10. If you haven’t already, spend some time with Blushing’s 2022 album, Possessions.

Tearjerk at Chess Club – Thursday, September 29
Swing by Chess Club on Thursday, September 29 to see dream folk act Tearjerk, who will be ringing in the arrival of her new single, “Many Hours.” Pelvis Wrestley and Redbud will perform as well. Tickets are $10.

Bright Light Social Hour & Riders Against The Storm at the Parish – Friday, September 30
The Parish is all set to host two great Austin vets - The Bright Light Social Hour and Riders Against The Storm – on Friday, September 30. Tickets for the show are $25. While you’re at it, seek out The Bright Light Social Hour’s brand new single, “The Sheriff."

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Aba's sister restaurant sets sights on Austin in this week's top stories

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Editor's note: This week's top Austin news is chock-full of happenings in the local restaurant scene. An Austin taco shop and Austin-born bourbon garner national acclaim, and a Lake Austin cafe lights up for the holidays. Plus, an exciting eatery plans its Austin debut, and a farmers market favorite returns to its roots. Read the hottest headlines of the week below, and then find some holiday fun for the weekend here.

1. Aba's sister eatery and a surprising Chinese closure jolt Austin food news. Big restaurant news surfaced at the end of last week, including famous restaurant Aba's new sister eatery, Zoé Tong's surprising closure, and a new shop from the folks at Small Victory.

2. Austin taco truck nabs spot on New York Times best dishes of 2024 list. Austin taco truck Paprika earns praise for its freshly made salsas and next-level brisket.

3. Austin cafe Mozart's adds luxe igloos to its sprawling light festival. Put this on your bucket list for a very festive VIP holiday experience.

Mozart's Festival of Lights Euro Igloos Euro Igloos are decked out and cozy, providing a refuge for up to 10 guests. Photo from Mozart's Coffee Roasters Facebook Page

4. Still Austin bourbon named one of the top 10 whiskies of 2024. Still Austin's five-year Red Corn Bourbon ranks No. 7 on Whisky Advocate's annual list, scoring 94 points.

5. Homey Austin jam and bake shop closing and returning to farmers market. In bittersweet news, Confituras is closing its jam and biscuit shop after service on Sunday, December 22.