Music Outside The Box: A Weekend w/ The Box Set at Emo's - And More

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The Box Set blows into Austin, TX - Saturday 13 September @ Emo's Lounge.

Despite Hurricane Ike barreling toward Texas, there's a lot of music happening here in the live music capital. It can all be overwhelming sometimes, finding just a few d-i-y and truly indie label bands to blog about, but with a little inspiration - like nature brewing up a storm - the choices become a little bit easier. Thanks to one storm, The Box Set (Beaumont, TX) may have an unexpected entourage from Southeast Texas Saturday night at Emo's. But I'm getting a bit ahead of myself. I'd like to make a few weekend recommendations, starting with Friday night. 

What's going on Friday, September 12th at Beerland:

Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re join forces with Powerpuff Girls, both celebrating 10 years with a CD!

If you missed the hard rock candy of Lick Lick (Australian Cattle God Records) at Make Austin Weirder Fest last Saturday, don't sweat it - you can hear them headline a night of tsunami force rock with Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re, and The Captains (both on tour from Tokyo, Japan), plus the delightfully noisy pop of Peel (Peek-A-Boo Records) opening the show.  

 
711 1/2 Red River St.
Austin, TX 78701
21+/$? (Call 512-479-7625 ) 
Doors: 9 pm

On Saturday, September 13th you can catch a double feature - two venues for the price of one:

The Lovely Sparrows (Abandoned Love Records) perform live at End of an Ear records at 6 pm. I first heard the rolling acoustic cast of musicians at Emo's two years ago, and was as impressed by their enchanting simplicity as much as their numbers. Shows at the best little record shop in Austin are always free, but browse and buy - and feel free to ask the courteous, knowledgeable staff if they can order something for you. Based on personal experience, they can and will.

According to a MySpace update, The Lovely Sparrows show at End of an Ear has been cancelled and rescheduled:

"The in-store for tomorrow at End of an Ear has been rescheduled due to the hurricane, and band members not being able to get into Austin due to the storm! It will now take place next Saturday, September 20th at 6pm."

The band's official CD release is still happening at Emo's next Tuesday, September 16th at 9 pm.

Tickets are still available through ticketweb.com.

September 13th Beaumont based The Box Set makes a live performance debut out-of-town. I'm not sure how they sound (no demos on the MySpace page yet), but the duo's resume makes them the perfect powerpop 'n' rock match you won't want to miss this weekend. Jamey Matte played drums for smart indie rock La Snacks, and once all-female punk band Small Town Massacre, and Poppy Robbie was formerly part of The Koopas and Southeast Texas wunderkinds Joe Jitsu. If you want hyperbole where a hyped impression of their sound might be here it is: The Box Set may be the musical Woody Allen and Diane Keaton, or Mike Nichols and Elaine May.  They are special guests of pop/rock duo Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby (Stiff Records), two powerful solo artists from the U.K. and U.S., respectively. They're pairing for a tour in both countries to support their self-titled album, released last week.

Sunday, September 14th: Not Your Average Church-going Sunday

 

Sunday evening at 7:30, Austin music mainstay Church of the Friendly Ghost sponsors an evening of entertainment with Nick Hennies (The Weird Weeds) performing a solo percussion set at the Salvage Vanguard Theater. His show marks the first of five performances in the "Open Spaces" series sponsored by the group. The cover for this rare performance is $5. Since there will be additional musicians playing, I'll be sure to post an update.  If you're interested in volunteering for Church of the Friendly Ghost, go to www.churchofthefriendlyghost.org. The organization helps keep Austin music alive and original, so they're taking part in a benefit, Party on the Vanguard, to help keep a rare arts & entertainment space open. The party happens Saturday, September 20th,  so diy revolution will have an update next week. 

Have a great weekend, whatever you do. 

~ diy danna