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Entries from Austinist tagged with 'justinpetro'

September 21, 2007

The Midgetmen are at it again in their pursuit of good times, rock 'n’ roll, and beer. The lovable local pop-punk outfit is working on material for a third full-length record. As per bassist Marc Perlman, “The goal is to have something recorded for a late spring 2008 tour.” The band has quite a few new tracks in the works already and their latest show this Saturday at The Mohawk should offer a preview. And......

Continue Reading "Austinist Show Preview: The Midgetmen & Human Being Lawnmower at The Mohawk"

May 14, 2007

The Midgetmen jam out at Emo's Lounge, covering David Bowie's "Five Years" to help cap off a set spanning their 5 years as a band. Delivering one of their tightest sets in recent memory, drummer Justin Petro credited long hours spent rehearsing and the bands pledge of renewed sobriety professionalism...at least for the duration of the set. Congradulations Congradewlashuns Way to go on 5 years, boys. Keep it up.......

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May 10, 2007

Another special night of local music beckons Friday at the baby Emo’s (Lounge). Headlining will be fast rising favorites Golden Bear, featured recently as the Artist Of The Day by Spin Magazine, while fellow Austinites Peel celebrate the release of their self-titled debut out now on Peek-A-Boo Records. Sandwiched between the two are the Midgetmen who specialize in beer infused punk n’ roll fit to kick off any weekend, or week-day for that matter.......

Continue Reading "Austinist Show Preview & Interview: The Midgetmen 5 Year Anniversary at Emo's"

January 5, 2007

Emo’s might be the talk of the town during the first week of the year with its three-stage-pronged free show attack, but this Saturday, Stubb’s does its best to bite into the monopoly with a substantial triple bill. Just Guns kick off the evening with a dose of quality alt-country pop. Their debut full-length, Secrets/Spotlights, is laden with lyrical wisdom set to twangy hooks and pedal steel malaise, and their talent is prevalent every......

Continue Reading "Austinist Show Preview: Sally Crewe & the Sudden Moves, the Midgetmen, and Just Guns @ Stubb's"

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