Austinist Show Preview: Brownout! at the Beauty Bar

Brownout! kick off their tour this week but not before supplying the Beauty Bar with diverse concoctions comprised of Latin funk, Afro-beats, soul and R&B. Following their Tuesday night gig in Austin, the eight-piece plays one more show in the Lone Star State, at Zeppelin’s Pub in El Paso before leaving for California.

The largely instrumental outfit is the alter-ego of Grupo Fantasma -- In 2007, the band members found time to open for (and play with) Prince at various shows while also recording their stellar full-length debut, Homenaje under the Brownout! monikor. The album was named the #1 Texas album of 2007 by The Austin Chronicle, beating out releases by the likes of Spoon and Okkervil River. Purchase Homenaje here today and check out their scintillating live show in the cozy confines of the Beauty Bar tonight!

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