While SXSW is still weeks away, SCION A/V is testing your RSVP trigger-finger with their free Garage Show at Mohawk tonight. King Tuff headlines the event featuring “The King” (Kyle Thomas’) catchy, glam-rock project. (Thomas also plays in Witch, Feathers, and most recently, Happy Birthday). For touring purposes, King Tuff has enlisted Gunz on drums, Fletcher J on guitar, and Joseph Plunket on bass, while The King will surely lead by example on vocals and guitar. more ›

Brattleboro, Vermont might not be the first place that comes to mind when you hear Happy Birthday's catchy, guitar-driven pop - the small community is known for its vibrant local arts scene and chilly winters, if it's known for anything at all. But the trio, who last year signed to Sub Pop Records, craft pop gems out of sweet vocal harmonies, jangly guitars and alt-rock riffs. The band was slapdashed together for one show in late 2008 when guitarist and singer Kyle Thomas wanted backup for some new songs he'd written on his own. It went well: Sub Pop signed them four performances later. Their self-titled debut album came out in March on the heels of their first single, the eminently catchy "Girls FM". more ›

On Wednesday at the Salvage Vanguard theatre, a character named Ethan Master of the Hawaiian Ukulele stripped down to his bathing suit, donned a hat and colorful lei, and then stood on his amp to proclaim, via song, “I heard noise-pop is in.” You know Ethan, you might be right. And leading the fray are none other than our own Peel, a magnanimously kick-ass band whose bits of unbridled feedback and synthesizer explosions are balanced with a collective appreciation for the types of melodies that make ears smile. With some out-of-town friends, Peel will play The Mohawk this Sunday as a fitting end to a great week of music. more ›

A British accent could get you everywhere. Rally your sweet Peeps for Easter. If you don't have a sifter or a whisk, forget about it. Happy Birthday to bubble wrap - relieving stress for over 50 years. Good news: slobs are more productive. Obama is winning the Presidential race on YouTube. Looks like the ugly ones might want to aim for a plea bargain. The TSA says no to nail clippers, but lets a... more ›

WEDNESDAY [31] dj • fStar, a biweekly project about "living, breathing, moving graffiti" coupled with a live soundtrack at Jo's on 2nd Street (8-10pm, Free) dj • Cut Club at The Mohawk music • The Lymbyc Systym, This Will Destroy You, Loren Dent at Emo's music • Live Oak Decline, Sounds Under Radar at Stubb's music • Brother Will, Carley Wolf, Stoney's Spoken Word (featuring the Golden Boys) at Beerland music • Militant Babies,... more ›

THURSDAY [11] Some of you have asked that we publish the Weekend IST List on Thursdays, in order to better help you plan your goings-on. We're happy to oblige. Starting today, we'll be including Friday-Sunday listings both on Thursday and Fridays. --Ed. Note party/fundraiser • Kickoff party for 2007 Hill Country Ride for AIDS at La Zona Rosa (7:30pm) party/theatre • Launch party for film/theatre magazine Caught in the Act at Molotov Lounge (7-10pm)... more ›

Beerland, Red River bastion of vintage arcade machines, loud rock shows, and the occasional Tonewheel Collective, turns five this week. To celebrate, they're booking four solid days of Austin-based acts: Wednesday, June 21st White Ghost Shivers, Jungle Rockers, Mr. Lewis and the Funeral Five, Caroine Casey Thursday, June 22nd My Education Friday, June 23rd Those Peabodies, Strange Boys, When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth, Human Being Lawnmower Saturday, June 24th This Damn Town, Brimstone Howl, Golden... more ›

Londonist prepares a Happy Birthday bath for Buddah this week and then things get all cliched. A madman goes on a rampage while axe-wiedling and London's mayor warns an American diplomat to avoid the kitchen if the heat bothers him so much. LAist has finally come around to purchasing tickets for Clipper Train. Hyper local dating sites are spamming L.A. neighborhoods and the fascinating Dame Darcy talks with LAist about art, the city and earthquakes.... more ›

Happy Birthday (observed), Dr. King. To celebrate the national MLK Day holiday, the Heritage Council is sponsoring the 2006 Community March. The March celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy while uplifting diversity and multi-culturalism in Austin. more ›

M O N D A Y [ 2 4 ] Happy United Nations Day! music · Coheed & Cambria, Dredg, mewithoutYou and Blood Brothers at Stubb's music · Elizabeth McQueen and Jason Roberts - of Asleep at the Wheel - hold court at Threadgill's (8pm) film · The Austin Film Festival at various venues around town (Through Thursday) books · Tram Nguyen discusses We Are All Suspects Now, her investigation into the "human cost of... more ›

We got our oil changed at the Jiffy Lube on Oltorf and 35 this morning. We highly recommend this Jiffy Lube as they've got an early bird discount ($19.99 for an oil change, 7-10 on week days) and their staff is incredibly friendly. There's also a Starbucks right next door, which is handy if you're in need of some early morning caffeine, which we were. more ›

Austinist extends our best wishes to Texas legend Roger Clemens today, his 43rd birthday. Clemens is defying age and science once again in another performance worthy of the Cy Young Award. Clemens, a seven-time winner of the award, is putting up mind boggling numbers, as he and the other Astros' starters have propelled the team to the top of the Wild Card pack. Wrap your minds around these numbers: more ›

Happy Birthday to occasional Austinite Sandra Bullock. The newlywed is 41 today. Ms. Bullock-James works out at our gym when she's in town and we can honestly say that we wish we looked as good at 24 as she does now. Best wishes, Sandra, and may this year be litigation-free! more ›