Alan Paloma, aka VEGA, aka Ghosthustler, has a new album coming out under the Neon Indian moniker called Era Extrana. No stranger to the Austin scene Alan has been crafting his sound amongst us for several years. My first encounter came at Beauty Bar in early 09 for VEGA’s CD release party. After that epic danceparty I was hooked until a few mediocre Neon Indian performances, most notably at FFFFest 4. Since then he has definitely found his sound and stage presence to live up to his potential and the new single off his album (Polish Girl) is owning the top spot on Hype Machine.
Having recently released their debut self-titled album Gardens & Villa have been touring heavily supporting it, most recently opening for Foster the People. These friends from Santa Barbara apparently camped outside the studio in Oregon where they recorded this album. They have a refreshingly synthesized sound with the highlight being Black Hills and Star Fire Power. You can catch them at Mohawk on the 10th and it will be a show not to miss.
San Marcos post-rock goodness This Will Destroy You kick things off Friday night at Mohawk. Their facemelting sound never upsets just make sure you keep your shit together. Saturday night Austin turned Brooklyn’s Auto Body are going to literally destroy Club DeVille. Seriously this venue is going to be pushed to the limit, be prepared. Auto Body is going places they have “It,” if you’ve failed to see them in the past do it now while they are still playing small venues. PS they soldout ND so buy in advance HERE – Bird Peterson Opens
Octopus Project, Austin’s favorite Indie Electronic outfit, will be playing Mohawk Monday night along with All My Friends, Sunset, Neiliyo, and Markus (with a K). They recently played along with Voxtrot after Fun Fun Fun Fest and closed with the live debut of Wet Gold. Grab the Mp3 below and Tickets Here. The party is a celebration for Tibaut’s 30th birthday (aka DJ Thibault also half of Auto Body) he has some cool friends. Best Monday ever.
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To start off America’s birthday weekend full of Post Rock Gods, San Marvelous’ This Will Destroy You kick it off Thursday at Mohawk. After Thursday they’re off for a European tour so can’t miss them. Watching the video makes me so happy I have Friday off and live in Austin. Explosions in the Sky play Saturday at Stubbs and Gifts From Enola and Calm Blue Sea are Sunday at Emos. A Post Rock fans wet dream.
This weekend starts off with Car Stereo Wars Farewell party at Beauty Bar. His last show before he leaves for NYC. Also Frank Smith is at Emo’s check the track below its alt-country rock folk or something like that. Also Mark Farina is playing at Pangaea. Saturday is Real Ale Fest in Blanco come drink free Fireman’s and hang out at the brewery that makes what gets you drunk. Saturday Night Belaire is at Mohawk and The Michael Jackson tribute party at Beauty Bar with DJ Mel. I hope to see gloves and hopefully his jacket from Thriller.
Besides the Bikers there’s a lot of shit going down Friday; Plus Move – EP release party at Beauty Bar Saturday depends on your mood great bands or 80′s throwdown; Viva Voce and Cut Off Your Hands – At Mohawk Rock The Casbah 35 Dj Mel @ The Parish
Multi Genre weekend coming up. Dance Party Friday @ Mohawk The Field and The Juan Maclean will be stopping by. I’ve recently come to love The Field and especially one track off his new album Yesterday and Today and on top of that there is a Foals remix which actually turned me on to this Swedish minimilist in the first place. Download it and go see them.
Post-Rock Saturday also @ Mohawk (Mohawk is doing everybody check out their calendar this summer) with San Marcos’ This Will Destroy You, if you are into Explosions in the Sky these guys are for you. I will be at this show so will try to take some decent video.
Also Saturday Shoegaze at the Scoot Inn with Austin’s Experimental Aircraft.
Thanks for visiting, I have recently relaunched the site and am going to giveaway a pair of hard tickets to the soldout show at Mohawk Thursday 11/19. To enter visit my Facebook page and become a fan and read status to find out another way to win. 
Finally back after too long of a hiatus new design and WordPress format. Thanks for checking the site come back for details on the contest where I’ll be giving away tickets to the most likely soldout show @ Mohawk next Thursday.
