So Wednesday night I had my teeth kicked in with rock music. Neon Trees did their duty nicely. But it was only a precursor to the massive ass lacerations that was Tenacious D Thursday night. Oh man, I missed Jables and Rage Cage when they hit up SXSW so it was a blessing sent from Satan that they decided to come back. It was even worth being cattle herded through the balcony of the Austin Music Hall.
It was back to La Zona Rosa Wednesday night for another show on the best sound stage in Austin (for me at least). This time I checked out Neon Trees and their rocking and a rolling. Yes, for the Summer Concert Series, I have yet to catch a good ole fashioned rock and roll band. That changed Wednesday (and was about to improve the next day).
Man it’s been since forever that I’ve graced the annals of La Zona Rosa. Welp I was there Friday night to check out Blind Pilot. Blind Pilot’s the kind of band for me that cleanses the palate. Although, for some reason, most of their music never comes to my inner jukebox. After the last couple of shows, I needed this refreshing change of pace. Hopefully I can remember them more in the future. Continue reading Blind Pilot Hit My Blind Spot
Last week I popped back over to the Mohawk to get my rocks off and boy did I ever. Sure, it wasn’t a face rocking time but the boys from Bass Drum of Death rocked enough of me to make it worth it. The opening guys fared well, too, with DZ Deathrays giving me the most follow up interest for after the show. No rain this time at the Mohawk but it didn’t matter because I was indoors. Continue reading Bass Drum Of Death Kicked Well
Saturday night was quite the night for some quick rain of hardcore. Yes, it was back at the Red 7 and back for some flashes of punishmen. Some good, some bad, and some downright insane. After the smoke cleared The Men came out on top. Fortunately for me (and unfortunately) there was plenty of time between the sets.