Chaos in Tejas for Pussies Like Me

I've never been that person who listens to Metal music. A lot of my friends who might not listen to Metal right now had a period in their life in which they were metal. I did not. I was never even into pop-metal. So, I can't pretend to be a great resource for you when it comes to Chaos in Tejas. However, I can be a great resource for pussies like me when it comes to those Chaos in Tejas shows with cross-over indie-appeal.

Starting tomorrow night with DIIV and Deep Time at the Mohawk. It's a Chaos in Tejas show, so if you have a 4 Day Pass you already paid your way into this and many other shows. But you can also just buy a ticket to this Thursday evening show for $10 if you act fast.


DIIV - Wait video via YouTube

Friday night is a bit trickier for me. If we're on a budget and we're only buying our way into one space, it has to be Red 7 Outside and that's mostly because Parquet Courts is the truth. They go on at Midnight and they are certainly worth a $12 ticket and your time Friday night.


Parquet Courts - Borrowed Time video via YouTube

Incidentally, you can also catch Parquet Courts for free inside my favorite record shop, End of an Ear. They start at 2pm to be followed by Milk Music at 3pm.

Saturday night I'd either go with Andy Stott at Holy Mountain or head over to Cheer-Up Charlies for Merchandise with The Men. The Cheer-Up Charlies show is definitely more in the spirit of chaos but... Andy Stott.


Andy Stott - Numb video via YouTube

Sunday night you should really be going to be bed because you have things to do on Monday morning but let's get real. The Field is performing at The North Door for $10 with Orthy opening.


The Field - Over the Ice video via YouTube

So, there you have it Chaos in Tejas for pussies like me. If you're interested in seeing the full line-up, what's stoppin' ya tough guy?

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The Mynabirds at the Mohawk

I know that this show isn't until Saturday but I just realized that Mynabirds' show at the Mohawk is an inside show so, I want to make sure you have a chance to get tickets before they're gone! How's that for a run-on sentence to open a post?

Mynabirds is singer-songwriter Laura Berhenn's post-Georgie James project. It features a rotating cast of amazing musicians, most of whom are based in Omaha. Laura and many members of her touring band, have been a part of the latest incarnation of Bright Eyes on Conor Oberst's most recent tour. These are seasoned pros with chops to spare. Mynabirds' latest record Generals is filled with beautifully written songs, wonderful textures and gorgeous, haunting vocals. If you're a fan of St. Vincent, Neko Case or Eleanor Friedberger then you should be at the Mohawk Saturday night.


The Mynabirds - Disarm video via YouTube

Taking the stage right before The Mynabirds Saturday night is Austin 2-piece Deep Time. You may remember them as Yellow Fever or maybe you've never heard of them at all. I just discovered Deep Time about a month ago when I received a press release mentioning that they were on Hardly Art Records. I listened to the Soundcloud link based purely on the fact that they were on Hardly Art and within 30 seconds of listening to clouds i was completely sold. It's jangly, disaffected, indie-pop with Stereolab-esque vocals. What more could a person ask for these days?


Deep Time - Clouds video via YouTube

Arrive early if you want to catch Deep Time and arrive even earlier if you want to catch My Jerusalem. They go on first Saturday night on the Mohawk's inside stage. I'd expect them to start around 10pm. If you haven't seen this local band yet, you should at least give them a listen over at Bandcamp and if you like it, get to the 'Hawk early enough to catch them.



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