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Voxtrot w/ Ringo Deathstar, Yellow Fever, & Hollywood Gossip
Friday, March 28
Emo's (603 Red River St)
$8; doors at 8, music at 10
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Voxtrot, Austin's own local-gone-national pop princes, is a name that seems like it's been wandering around the scene forever. So long, even, that it's pretty damn surprising that their debut album was released less than a year ago. But over these last few years, they've been through a lot: widespread hype, critical anticipation, stylistic maturation, and maybe even a little bit of disappointment. But that's not to say that the sky isn't still the ceiling for our boys, and, just as a reminder of how far they've come since their incredibly well-liked early EPs, two days after this show at Emo's Outside (Outside!), they'll be throwing down some powerful post-emo way out in some crazy place called Barcelona. Wherever that is.

Leading up to the main act are three of Austin's most intriguing bands. Notable is Yellow Fever, who, dare I say, have a little bit of the Cranberries in them, what with their nuanced vocals and a willingness to engage in wordplay. Songs such as "Hellfire" and "Cats and Rats" are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Another majorly up-and-coming Austin band, Ringo Deathstarr, aren't afraid of the '80s influence, and they run with it--quickly, moodily, and with no shortage of passion. Opening for the openers is the least established of the Austin bands making this Friday night one to put on the calendar, but what Hollywood Gossip lacks in fame they make up for in margarita-driven sunshine playfulness.

Put it all together and there's plenty of potential here for seeing acts still near the beginning of successful and long-lasting musical careers. So yeah, it will be good.

Voxtrot [MySpace] [Official]
Yellow Fever [MySpace]
Ringo Deathstar [MySpace] [Official]
Hollywood Gossip [MySpace]