Austinist Show Preview: The Starlight Mints at The Mohawk

The Starlight Mints might occasionally be dismissed as an oddity, but the Oklahoma band’s albums reveal an invigorating, stimulating product. The band sways between Beatles-esque pop and Flaming Lips like eccentricity without missing a beat, all while adding their unique flair and assorted instrumentation and orchestration to the tunes. Allan Vest’s vocal chops combine effortlessly with the wide range of sounds and “Eyes Of The Night” could should win over most skeptics. Their live shows tend to be one big party, usually accompanied by a screen displaying trippy imagery for further ambiance.

Fellow Norman act, The Separation open with pretty colors, melodious pop and member alias’ such as Cheese, and Hot Dogs, and Cupcakes. And Potato Salad. Austin’s Low Line Caller supply the meat in the middle spot with well constructed ambient rock. Join us!

The Starlight Mints: [official] [myspace]
Low Line Caller: [myspace]
The Separation: [official] [myspace]

The Starlight Mints, Low Line Caller, and The Separation
Thursday, July 12th, 9 p.m.
Mohawk
[Tickets]

Image courtesy of The Mohawk.