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The memories of Fun Fun Fun Fest remain vivid and fresh, and after that amazing yet exhausting weekend, surely we could be excused for a taking a deserved break to recharge our bodies. No such luck in our beloved city which refuses to rest on its laurels. Yes, just a week after that immense gathering of music, comedy, and arts, Massive Beacon, Reversal Films, and The Dark Agency present the second annual ATX Converge at The Mohawk.

The internet is undecided - are the Dirty Projectors worthless, off-key hacks, or is their 2009 album Bitte Orca the Best Album Ever?

A scant few years ago, the prospect of an Os Mutantes reunion seemed about as far-fetched as seeing Morrissey and Marr patch things up and hit the road, even in these reunion-crazed times. If Kurt Cobain’s public pleading to the Baptista brothers to reconvene Mutantes for a gig didn’t work, what would? Nevertheless, 3/5s of the São Paulo-based Tropicalia legends found enough common ground between them to reunite for a brief international tour in 2006, 34 years after the original lineup splintered off into their various solo careers.

Local photographer Todd V. Wolfson has captured iconic images of some of Austin's best-known performers and musicians. A successful freelancer, his work has appeared in numerous publications and graced the albums of more than a few bands. This summer, however, Wolfson was faced with the kind of crisis that all freelancers have nightmares about: a bicycle accident put the shutterbug out of commission.

Dirty Projectors sold out their last show in Austin at Red 7, but they're coming back in October. They'll be at Antone's on October 26 and tickets go on sale this Saturday TODAY at Frontgate. Or, you could try your luck winning a pair right here:

Austin 360 is breaking the after show lineup this morning. Fans who aren't completely beat down by scorching heat at ACL Fest in Zilker Park can take in more music when the sun goes down at Stubb's, La Zona Rosa, the Parish, Emo's, Antone's, and the Paramount. Folks who skip the fest and head straight downtown during the weekend will be treated to a wide variety of late night options (provided they get their tickets early, they go on sale Aug. 20 at 10 a.m.).

Austin Music Foundation has boot camps year 'round for musicians, managers and more, but tonight's (free) event at Antone's is their biggest yet.

Mike Farris’ resume includes a stint as the singer for Double Trouble and that honor alone should perk up blues fans’ ears as he brings his energetic live show to Antone’s tonight. Prior to the aforementioned shift, Harris made his name as the vocalist for Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies -- the band released three albums during the 90’s, including a self-titled debut full-length on Atlantic Records. Lately, Harris has been showcasing his versatility with The Roseland Rhythm Revue, churning out a stirring brand of Americana that touches upon decades of soul, gospel, and blues.

Some back story, if you really need it. Roky Erickson was what Syd Barrett could have been if he moved out of his Mum's basement and onto a faithful regiment of anti-psychotics. He's a monument to the redemptive qualities of music, having built this fair city on psychedelic rock and roll, wandered off the reservation with bombastic panache, and returned decades later to conquer the world: a man shattered and reassembled to his own soundtrack.

The Second Annual Super Hero show features a smorgasbord of acclaimed local musicians: Alejandro Escovedo, James McMurtry, and Ian McLagan & The Bump Band. But the superheroes of its title may be the dedicated men and women of the multidisciplinary medical team at Austin Child Guidance Center; they provide mental health services for children and their families as well as community education.

Nylon Magazine supports a show by British performer Patrick Wolf at Antone's, July 1, 2009. During Patrick Wolf's show, audience members gave him clothing as birthday presents which he wore. Photos by Steve Hopson, www.stevehopson.com.

Somewhat of a childhood prodigy, Patrick Wolf was proficient in a number of instruments at a very early age and his versatility shines through on The Bachelor, his fourth full-length. His knack for skillfully arranging varying sounds into both soothing and exhilarating songs is showcased throughout this record; his theatrical persona and penchant for the melodramatic can be witnessed in the video for single “Hard Times.” Wolf envisioned this current crop of material as a double album titled Battles but eventually decided to release them individually. The Conqueror is expected next year.

The Nylon Summer Music Tour rolled out a quality line-up spearheaded by She Wants Revenge in 2008. This year, the series returns with Patrick Wolf as the headliner. Wolf’s unique brand of folk tinged electro-pop brings to his light his creativity as well as his talent as a multi-instrumentalist.

All photos courtesy Eric Uhlir.

Glasgow's Camera Obscura are about as pretty a pop band as one is ever likely to encounter. The "moods" column on AllMusic.com's review of their latest album is comically accurate: "warm, stylish, springlike, sophisticated, soothing, pastoral, lush, and innocent." The band have been honing a sound that mixes a love of Phil Spector production and Belle and Sebastian twee for nearly fourteen years, and have quietly become one of the most reliable indie-pop acts out there in terms of consistency and quality.

Produced by Neil Diaz and NCD Resources, the show will feature apparel from local Austin designers and boutiques, including Loves, Mariessa, Pink Salon and Gallery, Renee Geneava, Ryan Nicole Vintage, Soigné, Team Fabrication, Tripp, and GAT5. Models will be strutting to music by all-girl band Tribella and DJ Prep Mode, while guests enjoy sno-cones from Frosty Slim, live screenprinting by Twin Villain, and various installations from local artists.

After all the Chaos In Tejas last week, our city bounces back in the way she knows best -- with another onslaught of quality music all over town. From Junior Brown at Antone’s and Never Stop Dancing featuring The Juan MacLean, The Field, and Learning Secrets at The Mohawk on Friday to the second annual Pachanga Latino Music Festival at Fiesta Gardens and Dax Riggs and Leatherbag at Stubb’s on Saturday, once again we have numerous choice shows to select from when plotting our angle of attack this weekend.

Max Moses, whose smiling mug you may have seen on advertisement for Dell Children's Hospital, contracted Leukemia in January. Since then, he's become the hospital's poster child, proving himself one of those amazing people who manages to confront major adversity with a general good mood. Good mood or not, however, the cost of treating Max's illness is significant, which is why there is a benefit show Sunday at Antone's. Attendees can catch a slew of Texas bands including the Jolly Garogers, Shane Bartell, Topaz, Exit, Uncle Bruno, Johnny Goudie, John Pointer, and Chatterton. And, they also bid on items in the silent auction, which will be running through the night. Up for grabs will be items ranging from salon services to ACL passes to one-of-a-kind vintage clothing items.

Grupo Fantasma just recently returned from a mid-east jaunt but is wasting no time in getting back to business in our fine city. The Grammy nominated collective will perform its intoxicating latin-funk concoctions at Antone’s on both Friday and Saturday with a very special guest. Greg Boyer, a child prodigy and fabled trombonist, has worked with the likes of Prince, Hank Williams, Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Buddy Guy, and Kid Rock, to name a few, and joins Grupo on stage for the two gigs this weekend. Bavu Blakes & the Extra Plairs open on Friday; Hacienda and Peligrosa All Stars get things going on Saturday.

Because the food that Ruben Rogriguez and his wife Juanita serve up—in particular the six salsas and especially in particular the black been sour cream salsa—is so out of this world that you’ll kick yourself for not having gone sooner. And if you have been, well, it’s time to go again. Not just for the exceptional food, but to show your support for Ruben. He was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor and has no insurance and mounting medical expenses.

Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3 rolled through Austin on Friday night supporting Goodnight Oslo. Leatherbag opened, and Austinist contributing photographer Steve Hopson shot the evening.

Robyn Hitchcock is one of those musicians who has diligently labored in semi-obscurity for decades, starting out as a member of the Soft Boys back in the '70s and continuing through a respectable solo career. Known for his esoteric lyrics, Hitchcock has developed a loyal following but never become an overnight sensation, although he's attracted the attention of some impressive fans -- including fellow musicians like Peter Buck and Syd Barrett and filmmaker Jonathan "Silence of the Lambs" Demme.

Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Butch Hancock are three of Texas' most respected and reliable names in music. All three have had thriving solo careers (as well as other collaborative efforts) since the '70s, but as the Flatlanders, their unique gifts combine to create unforgettable country.

As if the Yep Roc reissues weren't exciting enough, we've got even more sex, death and food to look forward to next week when Robyn Hitchcock rolls into town. Lucky for you, there's a couple of opportunities to go for free, one today and another next week.

The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau has put together quite a sampling of local talent for the latest edition of its CD series showcasing some of the best musicians in our city. Austin Music Volume Eight drops this Thursday with a show entitled Come Hang at Antone's where the cream of the crop in town will deliver to celebrate the release of the new volume.

Swedish songstress Lykke Li performed at Antone's last night. Austinist staff photographer Chad Wadsworth was there to catch it all.

Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson's christian moniker doesn't exactly roll of the tongue, but shortened and juxtaposed her stage name sounds like something naughty you participate in from the back of the church bus. Much like her music, actually. The Swedish pixie and her Feist-as-a-toddler pipes fluttered out of the maelstrom this last year with a trifecta of stripped-down singles that trickled through the net, vibrating cilia from Toronto to Tokyo.

If you've got some juice left in you after the Hallow's Eve wackiness tonight -- and really, you should, it's not like you're going to run around all night TPing houses or something -- get your get up and go going to Antone's for the Mountain Goats and Kaki King show.

In the early nineties, edgy eccentric Jim Rose unleashed his Jim Rose Circus, traveling around with a modern day freak show of curiously talented performers. More recently, Rose has been tapped to host a variation on that theme as part of Dos Equis’ latest advertising campaign, a hyperbolic tribute to the fictional character known as The Most Interesting Man in the World. This auxiliary production, not surprisingly, goes by the moniker The Most Interesting Show in the World. Currently on a fourteen-city US tour, the gang of stretchy, crazy, fearless freaks made their way to Antone’s this past Wednesday night and oh, what a show it was.

Due to illness, the Kooks show at Antone's scheduled for Saturday has been canceled. Refunds will be issued at point of purchase. There is no word on reschedule date just yet, but we'll keep you posted.