De La Soul w/ Kenan Bell (Outside)
Sat. 08/01 | 10:00PM @ Emo's (Red River)
De La Soul made rap history as one of the first groups to go against the typical hip-hop recipe, instead focusing on light rhythms, laid-back raps, thoughtfully irreverent lyrics, esoteric sam…more»
Imagine how Chuck D must have felt when his “Countdown to Armageddon” stalled because three dudes from the ’burbs were talking about the “D.A.I.S.Y. Age.” more at www.austinchronicle.com
The Steps (CD Release) w/ The Rocketboys, Dear Future, Doublethink
Sat. 08/01 | 9:00PM @ Stubb's Bar-B-Q (Red River)
Born under the influence of classic rock, local four piece The Steps chisel through modern rock with '60s sensibilities, searing guitar leads, and all the hooks of early Brit-rock. The band's …more»
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These local garage-rockers have garnered lots of attention lately for their energetic music and throwback sound. Read more about The Steps and watch an exclusive live video at nitesblog.com
Jimmie Vaughan
Sat. 08/01 | 9:00PM @ Antone's (West Fifth)
Jimmie Vaughn should need no introduction. The legendary blues guitarist is a founding member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, a master of classic blues riffs with multiple Grammy Awards to his c…more»
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AA-S Best Bet – Jimmie Vaughan:
The Austin bluesman closes the 34th year of music at the iconic Austin club – and opens the 35th. more at www.austin360.com
Jeffree Star / Artist Vs. Poet / Watchout! There's Ghosts / Let's Get It (Inside)
Sat. 08/01 | 7:00PM @ Emo's (Red River)
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Something like a cross between Hedwig and Perez Hilton, gender-bending, self-made “Queen Of The Internet” Jeffree Star built his bizarre following with a series of bitchy rants on MySpace, eventually becoming one of the social-networking site’s most popular users. more at austin.decider.com
Flametrick Subs, Blue Flames, Pine Hill Haints
Sat. 08/01 | 10:00PM @ Beerland (Downtown)
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Douglas Jay Boyd, Brian Pounds, The Belleville Outfit, Jeremy Nail & The Incidents
Sat. 08/01 | 8:00PM @ Momo's (West Sixth)
Click "I Like It!" to win free tickets! 8pm Douglas Jay Boyd $10 9pm Brian Pounds $10 10pm The Belleville Outfit $10 12:15am Jeremy Nail & The Incidents $7
Girls Rock Camp Session 2 Showcase and Auction 2009
Sat. 08/01 | 12:00PM @ The Parish (Sixth Street)
Girls Rock Camp Showcases Emerging Talent, Raises Funds for Music Education On Saturday, August 1, ten girl bands will rock The Parish. No, these aren’t gimmicky co…more»
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Witnessing the shift in a young girl’s mind when she realizes that she can do anything with an instrument is quite intense and pays off Saturday. more at www.austinchronicle.com
Ring The Alarm w/ Jah Mighty, DJ Baby G & Jr. Vibes
Sat. 08/01 | 10:00PM @ The Parish (Sixth Street)
Violet Is Blue, Lies A Bloom, Eugene Christopher at Club Mixx
Sat. 08/01 | 9:00PM - Sat. 08/01 @ Mixx (East Sixth)
Heymonkey! Productions presents: Live at Club Mixx ----------------------------- VIOLET IS BLUE LIES A BLOOM EUGENE CHRISTOPHER
AA-S Best Bet – De La Soul:
`Three Feet High and Rising’ was an album that changed lives. This was hip-hop from a middle-class perspective, packed with smart, funny samples, clever rhymes and (well, OK, this didn’t turn out so well) lots of skits. more at www.austin360.com