Austinist Show Preview: The Autumn Defense at the Parish

The Autumn Defense, led by Wilco band mates John Stirratt and Pat Sansone, have been creating folk-pop indulgent in melody and texture since the turn of the century. We’re not sure if it’s just the name, but the soft sprawls of multi-instrumental nonchalance do evoke a seasonal flair, and should be appropriate tonight for our town’s indecisive winter, or spring, or whatever. The band is supporting their self-titled release on Stirratt’s Broadmoor Records, and will be preceded at the Parish by Mike Booher and Catherine Davis. No, it’s not Matt & Kim, or Tegan & Sara, but Mike & Catherine have been mainstays of local favorites Zykos, for many years now, churning out delightful indie-pop distinguished by their own southern fingerprints. Come see for yourself!

Congratulations to our winner and her guest!

The Autumn Defense: [official site] [myspace]
Zykos: [myspace]

The Autumn Defense, and Mike Booher & Catherine Davis (of Zykos)
Monday, February 12th
The Parish [Map]
Doors at 8pm

Photo from The Autumn Defense’ MySpace, Author Unknown.