Austinist Music Preview and Giveaway: Cake at Stubb's

Remember the California alternative rock band, Cake, who started to chart almost immediately after bursting on the scene in the early 90s with songs like “Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle” and then with “The Distance”, “Never There”, and “Short Skirt/Long Jacket”? You must, because their show tonight at Stubb’s is sold out. They’ve released a pretty solid string of recordings backed up by large tours like the Unlimited Sunshine Tour, which was a traveling music festival that toured in 2002, ’03, ’06, and ‘07 featuring artists like Modest Mouse, Cheap Trick, Gogol Bordello, The Detroit Cobras.

Although the lineup largely changed every year, Cake was the headliner each time providing the staple topping on this eclectic pastry. In 2008, the band joined the ranks of the eco-conscious with the conversion of their studio, Upbeat Studio, in Sacramento to solar power. So, now the next recording you hear of their funky alt rock with rap-esque vocals, which should be sometime this summer, is going to be completely fueled by the sun.

Even though the show is sold out, Austinist is offering two lucky people the chance at winning some tickets. So, just put on your copy of Comfort Eagle, cross your fingers, enter your info in the blank below, and hopefully you’ll be enjoying some Cake by the end of the evening.

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Congrats, winner!