Having changed its name from Volume to Mixx earlier this year, the spot that is 612 E. Sixth Street is now aiming to make the switch from dance club to live music venue. (Information for bands looking to play there can be found on the TwoGroove blog.) This Friday, the club takes a step in right direction by bringing in Rob Dickinson from Catherine Wheel for a solo set. The list of opening acts -- STEREO IS A LIE, Buttercup, and Lost Werks -- is not too shabby either. We fondly remember and still enjoy Catherine Wheel’s brilliant first two albums Ferment (1992) and Chrome (1993). The former contained gems like “Black Metallic,” “She’s My Friend,” and “I Want To Touch You” (which was included in The Brit Box, a Rhino collection from 2007) while “Crank,” “The Nude,” and “I Confess,” were some of our favorites on the latter. Three more full-lengths followed before Catherine Wheel hung up their boots after 2000’s Wishville, although there is no clear record of them officially calling it quits. more ›

Here's a match made in heaven: Pompeii and Lamberts. Not necessarily for the "fancy bar-be-que" part, but for the upstairs venue which seems specifically built to feature the adorable music of the group. They should easily fill out the small venue and have no problem impressing the audience with their bright, many-hued pop palette. There's all kinds of pleasing elements to be tittered about. Strings? Check. Travis-y tinkling guitars? Yes, please! Good enunciation on the vocals a la Death Cab? But of course. Adding Lambert's refined stage sound, it's like you're getting to see all six Star Wars films at the IMAX for free. In 3D. On codeine. Get our drift? more ›

Immerse yourself in a fog of psychedelia this Friday at Beerland courtesy of The Strange Attractors’ intricately textured soundscapes. Doses of drone and distortion serve to accentuate dark, ringing backdrops that imply impending doom but lure you in for the ride nevertheless with resounding guitars and chugging rhythms. The tunes pack plenty of punch and are executed with much aplomb; if you’re a fan of The Black Angels, you best check this band out. more ›