THURSDAY [13] [art] Opening reception for new work by Jeffrey Dell and Marjorie Moore at d berman gallery (Free, 6-8pm) (link) [music] The Paper Chase, Billy Nayer Show, Hello Lovers, the Snake Trap at Emo's (link) [music] Powerman 5000 and Powderburn at the Parish (link) [music] Yellowman at Flamingo Cantina (link) [music] Butch Hancock at Cactus Café (Through Thursday) (link) [music] Goodbye Stranger, Manager's Choice, Surrender Avenue at Trophy's ($4, 9pm) (link) [art] Luke Savisky... more ›

FRIDAY [10] conference/music » The 18th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference comes to town! At the Austin Hilton Hotel (schedule) (Through Feb. 14th) music » Massive instore, featuring (2pm) Freddie Steady 5, (2:45pm) Lost Bayou Ramblers, (3:30) Whit Smith's Hot Jazz Caravan, (4:15) Juan-Carlos Formell, (5:00) Jordan Chassan, and (5:45) Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez at Waterloo Records (link) music » Ghostland Observatory, The Arm, The Blackheart Society plus DJ Erin at Emo's (link) music... more ›

: : FRIDAY : : [music] Early Man, Atomic Bitchwax, Lions and Black Earth @ Emo's [art] "A Pairing:Exhibition of Works by Women of Wine & The Men Who Adore Them," 5:30pm-8:30pm @ Gallery Lombardi [music] St. James, Andy Davis and Matt Wertz @ Stubb's [music] The Ugly Beats and American History Project @ Beerland [music] Beta Valentine CD Release with Super Sonic Soul Squad and DJ Bigface, 8pm @ End of an Ear... more ›

There is a parallel universe where metal is still king. Nirvana never happened. Black shirts and acid-washed jeans are still in style, but most importantly, Bob Rock never worked with Metallica. In this parallel universe, Metallica still pays homage to Black Sabbath and Thin Lizzy. The music is loud and fuzzed out and it kicks your ass – hard, and it wears a mullet – while driving a 1985 red Firebird. And in this... more ›

Dios (malos) Feels Good Being Somebody Asshole All Said and Done Nic Armstrong and the Thieves If We Can't Escape, My Pretty The Samples Walking Through The Snow Don't Let It Bring You Down Empty Angels The Oranges Band All the Ghosts in Your House Around the Track NextStopExJock Stars Are Ours Stuck Surf Song Cerberus Shoal Wyrm Pie for the President New One Jr. My Morning Jacket Heartbreakin Man The Dark St. James... more ›