Coma in Algiers @ Beerland - Friday, July 25th

Flier by Stacy Algiers

Coma in Algiers, Harlem, The Wiggins, The Secret Bangs
Beerland
711 1/2 Red River
Austin, TX 78701

If you missed Coma in Algiers' second to last show in residency at the Scoot Inn last Friday, don't worry, some of the schlock rock sounds reviewed in This Is Your Justice will vibrate from the Beerland sound system this Friday.

The Secret Bangs (Plano, TX), The Wiggins (Houston, TX) invade Beerland with Nashville natives Harlem that same night. If you haven't heard of Harlem, you should check them out with Coma in Algiers Friday night. Harlem is plotting to take over Austin with infectious garage rock 'n' thrash.

This is a last minute show for Archbold and CIA, and a don't miss surprise for us.

Next Week @ The Parlor : The Cocker Spaniels + Hooch Dupree and the Trapdoor Band

Hooch Dupree and The Trapdoor Band. Sean Padilla (The Cocker Spaniels) far right.

One of our bloggers threw a birthday party for herself in March at The Parlor on North Loop, and one of the bands performing that night, The Cocker Spaniels, was part of the festivities. After that, it was logical to host regular musical events there - bi-monthly events until we figure out how to get all the bands we love together in the live music capital of the world on a monthly basis. So it's fitting to announce that The Cocker Spaniels (one man, one mission, Sean Padilla) is playing again at The Parlor, with Hooch Dupree and The Trapdoor Band (myspace.com/thetrapdoorband). It happens a week from today at 9 pm.

Here's exactly what's going down @ The Parlor according to Sean P!:

"On Tuesday the 29th, I'm doing double duty @ the Parlor.

At 9 p.m., I'll play a solo set of Cocker Spaniels songs. After that, I'm playing drums for my friend Hooch Dupree and his Trapdoor Band.

This show is technically free, but I'm encouraging and accepting donations to help me cover my expenses for the apartment I'm moving into next month.

Anyone who puts $5 or more in the tip jar will get a homemade CDR containing rough mixes of songs that will be on the next Cocker Spaniels album!

GET CRUNK! BRING YOUR FRIENDS!"

So stop by and have a hot slice of pizza, a pint of cold brew, leave a tip or two - and enjoy the music.

We're not sponsoring the night of plugged-in meets homespun folk rock, but diy danna is already dreaming up an e-flier.

See you there!

You can also hear The Cocker Spaniels live @ Beerland (myspace.com/beerland)Wednesday, July 30th w/ Sad Like Crazy and Bright White. Padilla will be performing a few songs from the forthcoming album, and most likely popular songs from his debut Withstand The Whatnot. Alex "Hooch" Dupree and company's next show is August 1st at Progress w/ folk rock grazers Brazos.

Twice As Nice: Daniel Francis Doyle @ Beerland and Emo's

Daniel Francis Doyle - Emo's, 30/10/07. Photo by Danna "I Love Sweaty Men" Williams.

The one-man-band wonder Daniel Francis Doyle is playing two shows in a span of two weeks, and both are hot picks. His primal emotive sound - vocals aided with drums and live-programmed guitar loops - and heavy breathing between aerobic songs are what make this one - no two - don't miss performances of the summer.

DFD performs live Friday, 18 July @ Beerland with Destroy Tokyo (instrumental rock from California), and local upstarts Expensive Shit; DJ Assacre (metal svengali Assacre spinning tunes between sets). You can make a second date with Doyle Friday, 25 July @ Emo's (inside) with the prescription for music boredom, HEALTH (Los Angeles, CA), the elusive Nouns Group, and the dynamic soundscape duo Transmography.

Doyle will most likely perform songs spanning his entire solo sojourn, including a personal favorite, his second release - the limited vinyl and CD "Who Are Your Customers?" (which may still be available in a few local stores). It features rock jewels he'll most likely mix with newer songs , featured in the split 7" EP with Koji Kondo, "History of Consideration "(also available on CD) and a split 45 with former Bad Livers member Ralph White. According to DFD's MySpace blog, "Sings Blues in E...." (his debut recording) can be made to order.

Doyle does things the snail mail and email way (sorry, no mp3 downloads), but it works so well. Go to his MySpace page for order and booking info.

And make a mental note to check out one of the Daniel Francis Doyle shows before he invades California next month.

A Sincerely Rabid Music Fan,

★ diy danna

Addendum 17/07/08: I've decided to post another mp3 link: "She Breathes" (Who Are Your Customers?) - Daniel Francis Doyle. This is another limited time offer, so listen now!