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It’s almost May and as the temperature soars, so does the number of quality shows in town. Just this past Tuesday, we were stuck in a conundrum, trying to pick between the likes of My Bloody Valentine, Spoon, Ladytron (and The Faint), and Dr. Dog at various venues, as well as a quality local bill of Harlem and Cry Blood Apache at The Mohawk. This weekend is pretty epic too, with The Kills, Franz Ferdinand, and Napalm Death all gracing our town with their presence and providing ample entertainment choices. However, the cream of the crop might be a local event away from downtown proper at the United States Art Authority (at Spider House just north of UT campus). Entitled Triple Scoop, this free show features a stellar line-up of local musicians and artists, and aims to raise awareness about the City Council elections.
The event is organized by the Chris Riley Campaign. Riley is a candidate in the current race for Austin City Council Place 1; per his website, “My campaign will focus on three issues: the economy & environment, transportation, and protecting Austin′s character.” (Read the full message here.) A Q&A session with Riley is scheduled for 11:30 p.m. and exhibits by Rachel Koper, Tim Kerr, Joshua Sampson, among others, will be on display. But that’s not all -- enjoy free vegan ice cream from NadaMoo and music from MVSCLZ, Baby Robots, Dikes of Holland, La Snacks, The Black, FOLLOW THAT BIRD!, Built By Snow, and Cry Blood Apache.
On Friday, check out British crooner James Morrison at La Zona Rosa on us -- enter below for a chance to win two tickets.
Follow the jump for the rest of our recommendations for this weekend and the Austinist Weekend Music Preview Slideshow.
Learning Secrets presents
Saturday, April 25
Beauty Bar (7th St. at Red River)
9 p.m. | Free with RSVP
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Saturday, April 25
Beauty Bar (7th St. at Red River)
9 p.m. | Free with RSVP
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Friday:
- One Hundred Flowers, Dan Grissom, & Dana Falconberry at Austin Moose Lodge #1735 (9 p.m.)
- The Kills, The Horrors, & Magic Wands at Emo’s (Outside)
- The War On Drugs, The Murdocks, & Til We’re Blue Or Destroy (Inside) and Rosa’s 3rd Annual Mohawk Birthday Fiesta featuring Peligrosa, Hobo D, DJ Orion, & Manolo Black (Outside) at The Mohawk (9 p.m.)
- Foot Patrol, Baby Got Bacteria, & Terp 2 It at Scoot Inn (9 p.m.)
- James Morrison & Diane Birch at La Zona Rosa (8 p.m. / $23 Advance; $25 Day of Show -- Tickets)
Saturday:
- Franz Ferdinand & Born Ruffians at La Zona Rosa (8 p.m / Sold Out)
- Learning Secrets presents Ringo Deathstarr, Gal Pal, & DJ sets by Jaunty, Ian Orth, & Jeramy Neugent at Beauty Bar (9 p.m. / Free with RSVP)
- Summer Sweat with The Boxing Lesson, The Steps, ZEALE, & DJ Orion at Do512 Compound (6 p.m. / 2208 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704 / Free with RSVP on Do512.com)
- Amplified Heat, The Blind Pets, A Few Nice Things, & School Of Liars at Trophys (9 p.m.)
- Sons Of Hercules, The Chumps, Razor Wire at Room 710 ( 9 p.m.)
Sunday:
- Napalm Death, Kataklysm, Toxic Holocaust, Coliseum, Trap Them (Outside) and Cattle Decapitation, Rose Funeral, Woe Of Tyrants, & Swine Horde (Inside) at Emo’s (9 p.m. / $15 Advance; $20 Day of Show -- Tickets)
- Some Say Leland, Twigs and Yarn, & Nic Walker at Room 710 (10 p.m.)
- Zlam Dunk, Motel Aviv, & Dead Black Hearts at The Mohawk (8:30 p.m. / 21+ $6; Minors $8 / Inside)
Check out the Austinist Weekend Music Preview Slideshow below for details on a number of events in town this weekend.
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