Sorry this is coming so late, but Defensive Listening was going to give me a hand by publishing his own list today... and there was a mix up. Luckily for you, the metroplex isn't exactly jumpin with stuff to do tonight, so my lateness probably won't affect your coolness. Maybe DL will post his list in a bit, but for now, I'll make a quick one:

1. New Science Projects @ Dada. New Science Projects are a band that I don't know that much about, but am really curious to see live. Their (or maybe it is his) mixture of strange noise blips, electro beats and old American folk is certainly an interesting one, and the songs we've heard also manage to stay completely accessible and catchy without being obvious. Give it a listen.

2. Lost Generation (The Cavern Upstairs)
Wanz didn't tell us what he has planned tonight, but I'm sure it will be something good. I can't say it enough: If you're looking to hear a good mixture of electro and experimental tunes, there is no better DJ night in the metroplex to do so.

3. Southerly | Sarah Reddington | Silas Worley (Metrognome Collective)
For the pop kids and the folk kids, and the Sarah Reddington kids... Metrognome hosts this Kill Rock Stars showcase. I'm not sure if Southerly is my thing, but it could be depending on my mood. I like what Silas Worley is doing quite a bit (sort of a Paul Simon thing, in a good way), and we've become more and more impressed with Sarah Reddington, so this could be a good show to check out.

Better yet, Rubble (featuring the Butthole Surfers' King Coffey) is also playing the Oneida show. I'll be there ... at least for Rubble.

Tomorrow night as well, Oneida is playing at Emos in Austin. I know it's a Wednesday and it's far away, but I saw them the other day, and they blew me away. So, I highly recommend it.

speaking of kick-ass carpentry,

TOMORROW NIGHT (wed)
My Education
Emil Rapstine
Mwanza Dover
@THE CAVERN

This is the show of the week as far as I'm concerned. My Education has been long lazily described as "Mogwai with strings," but now they have a really great vibe player (Sarah Norris) as well as Scott Telles from Austin's legendary psyche rockers ST 37 on bass ... and their new EP features remixes by Red Sparowes, Kinski, and Dalek .... AND a Popol Vuh cover! Check this out:

http://www.myspace.com/myeducation

p.s., exotic teas rule

anyone know of any good carpentry blogs?

New Science Projects!

I'm really looking forward to New Science Projects set tonight. I'll be working the door, so step up & say "Hi!", if you come in. 4 acts/4 bucks & 1/2 Price Pints.
In other news, I got my iDi*amin CD in the mail today. I'll be listening to it tonight, on the way to & from Deep Ellum. Bonus: Cocoa Spice tea included. Thanks, Michael!

i wish the porch would have asburn glen play.

New Science Projects has held court at The Porch a couple of times, and the kid is good. He pulls it off.
A very unself-concious performer who really goes for it.

Tonight at The Porch, Chris Garver (among others) will be entertaining the drunks. It's free, it's at 8, and it's at Dan's Silverleaf.

YOU BASTARD SNAKE OIL SALESMAN!

you never know...

So DL is a guy? Or is this some sort of devious subterfuge? Hmmm...
I was hoping DL was a cute snobby girl. Because that's hot.

Sarah Reddington played the most amazing show on Sunday night at RGRS