Austinist Show Preview: White Rabbits and Co. Saturday at Emo's

It's August already, and if you haven't sweated it out to some great rock outside at Emo's yet, you can't claim to be an actual citizen of this 'burg, let alone a real human in the world. It can be a trying, vaguely sensual experience testing your physical, mental, and spiritual stamina amongst so many different flavors of scenester/hipster/regular Joe, all with their own fragrance and fashion aesthetic - or lack thereof. Also, due to the aggregated body heat of so many amped up fans, temperatures in the belly of the beast can reach upwards of 169 degrees, so shove a snow cone down your trousers (or up your skirt) and head out this evening to the indie-rock gauntlet you might have been avoiding all Summer.

Tonight, New York rock outfit White Rabbits, headline with their Ceasers-esque sneers and fevered Art Nouveau dreams cast in Pop and tropical percussion. Kinda like The Walkmen on vacation in Costa Rica, dig? Three-piece The Clutters take the stage beforehand to show off their distinct twist on the trio-from-hell equal parts McClusky and MC5. Gore Gore Girls precede with their flanged '60s cemetery freak-outs, all dirty go-go boots and pastel headbands. Architects open.

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[White Rabbits Myspace][Official]
[The Clutters Myspace][Official]
[Gore Gore Girls Myspace][Official]

White Rabbits w/
The Clutters, Gore Gore Girls, and Architects

Saturday, August 18th
Emo's Outside Stage [map]
Doors @ 8pm