What’s the Deal: It’s common practice for members of bands, especially punk bands, to spread themselves out and play in many different projects at once. It’s a great way to exercise musical muscles that don’t get enough attention in your current project, and it keeps you busy, prolific and growing. But, with the amount of talent, energy and irresistible punk rock pouring out of this foursome from Denton, it’s almost a crime they don’t concentrate solely on the project. It didn’t take them long at all to become an appreciated addition to Texas punk and rock and roll scenes, especially in Austin. But, maybe we’ve horded them for too long. The Marked Men released their fourth record, Ghosts, this year in their usual DIY, record, produce and mix themselves fashion. The 15, two-minute or so, speedy and somewhat poppy punk tracks on the record earned them high marks with critics as usual. more ›

WEDNESDAY [30] booze • "Sir Chris" and "Lord Gates" from Car Stereo Wars and Learning Secrets guest bartend at The Mohawk (5-8pm) music • Locals @ La Zona Showcase Two wih AM Syndicate, The Drawing Board, Jets Under Fire at La Zona Rosa music • Hawnay Troof, Best Fwends, The Carrots at Emo's music • Pompeii, Ryan Lindsey, Gazelles, The Heirs at Emo's music • Tribute to Sublime with Badfish, Indofin, Under the Gun at... more ›

Along a similar vein as last month's Mohawk Residency Series, the good folks at Do512 and Direct Events have teamed up to host a bi-weekly artist spotlight and competition. Dubbed Locals @ La Zona, the three-round showcase series features a trio of Austin indie bands competing each night to see who can bring out the most supporters. The winners from each evening will move on to Round 2, where they'll compete to win an opening... more ›