Merge Records’ recording artists, A Giant Dog made a triumphant return to the Hotel Vegas patio last night with a sold-out, typically raucous garage-punk rock performance that ignited an already hyped audience. Those same fans had just witnessed equally stellar performances by openers, Dregs and Vegas stalwarts, Pleasure Venom.
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Vancerts continues their bi-weekly series Sunset Saturdays on the heels of a successful launch event with Christian Bland, Dayeater and The Cuckoos last month. This weekend’s June 5 date features Psychic Love Child (Dallas), Strange Lot (Austin) and Bruised Hips (Austin) for a psychedelic rock trifecta of goodness in Native’s backyard venue
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This weekend, May 29-30, Independence Brewing (Indy Brewing) is hosting live, local music from some heavy Austin hitters at the brewery this weekend. The Bright Light Social Hour, live visual artist and benefits SIMS Foundation.
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Acclaimed Austin acts, Ley Line and Nané will share the stage this Friday (May 21) evening at the historic Paramount Theater for a special dual screening of their films, “We Saw Blue,” an audio-visual Journey through Brazil” and “Don’t Let This Love Go to Waste” along with live performances by both bands for a socially distanced live audience.
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Psychedelic rock festival, LEVITATION has announced dates for 2021, October 28-31 in downtown Austin. Like the 2019 edition, the festival will take place in venues around and near the Red River Cultural District and Austin’s East side.
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The SIMS Foundation planning a benefit show Saturday, May 15 at Far Out Lounge at 12 p.m.. The NPO that provides mental health and addiction services to Austin music industry members and their dependent families is hosting a slate of events in May to honor Mental Health Awareness Month beginning with this event at the Far Out Lounge in South Austin.
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The result for Luke and the Lonely is a polished, well-made music video and song which will officially drop Friday May 7 but fans can watch the video for, “I Need You” exclusively here at The Cosmic Clash until then.
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Today in Austin, comedy is everywhere. From Creek & Cave to Sunset Strip, the Green Jay (formerly Beerland and much nicer now, btw), Dave Chappelle, and Rogan did a string of sold-out shows at Stubbs. Vulcan Gas Company has evolved into Austin’s version of the legendary Comedy Store out in Los Angeles
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Austin music startup Vancerts, a mobile concert concept has announced Sunset Sessions at Native Hostel with Christian Bland of The Black Angels. The launch is slated for Saturday, April 24 at 5 p.m. in the Native “backyard.”
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It seems more than appropriate to celebrate the impending release of jam guitarist, Marcus Rezak’s solo EP, Truth in Sound which releases on all digital platforms April 29 with distribution by Color Red.
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Award-winning, Austin photographer, Ismael Quintanilla III released March 25, “I Am Here All Day” a photo book of Austin artists he photographed in quarantine during the COVID pandemic
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