1. The Gris Gris | The Strange Boys | Cartright (Club Dada)

The Gris Gris is a modern Psychedelic band from Oakland with roots in Houston, both physically and sonically. I don't know if I'd go so far as to compare them to all the 60's Texas Psyche legends the way I've witnessed others testify in reviews, but the influence is definitely there. They are supposed to be really special live, with a much discussed rhythm section and band members switching off instruments. The Strange Boys will also be performing with the expected set of well rehearsed yet detached garage rock. Cartwright will open the show with a stomping acoustic based set of folk pop that places them solidly in the scratchy throated tradition of past Denton songsters.

2. Open Mic Night hosted by Rhett and Tim of Happy Bullets (Fallout Lounge)

Apparently, this idea has been tried here in the past to unfavorable results. Tonight is supposed to be a vast improvement based on the local talent that's been invited by Rhett and Tim of Happy Bullets. They are providing guest performers with an arsenal of equipment including keyboards, drums, and amplifiers. Hopefully it will sound better than that other Open Mic event that's hosted daily at your local Guitar Center. Tonight's event is from 9 PM to 12 AM.

3. Lese Majesty | A Childlike Fear (Metrognome)

Lese Majesty is serenading the Metrognome tonight with light melodic music that's heavy on harmonies. A Childlike Fear is from Ft. Worth and the spooky songs on their page sound like someone singing with their lips pressed against a microphone while recording in the dark. Sounds like another interesting show at The Metrognome.

Make me .... another boilermaker

please explain this statement, wanz. you have no problem with watching a bunch of other has-beens. albini has kept it real for so long.

I am not sure Albini can pull off Big Black in this day and age. Besides poor motherfuckers like me will be just fine seeing Scratch Acid in their hometown. They are my favorite Texas band afterall.

real motherfuckers are going to chicago for big black.

Wanz ... I just found out about Scratch Acid. And just when I was in a J Lizard phase. C ya there?

And proud we are of all of them.

fuck yeah... i feel so acomplished

I'd say the lebowski reference wins you post of the day!

that and a pair of testicles.

Thats the only thing missing at the observer is serious coverage of Latin/Reggaetón and punk/rockabilly.

Weird. The craig's list ad for the Observer position says the paper already has enough "indie rock writers". I think those are the main positions that need to be filled.

SCRATCH ACID alert!!!!!!!!!

Scratch Acid is playing in Austin September 2nd. If you don't know who they are half of the band went on to become Jesus Lizard. If you don't know who Jesus Lizard then you need to come to Lost Generation to night for education in Legendary Texas kick ass music. Scratch Acid is hands down my all time favorite Texas band. I wish we still had bands like this around. The only other show they are doing is headlining the Touch and Go 25th anniversary show in Chicago. This Austin show will be worth the drive and the ticket price no matter what it is. Cheers!!!!!

anon 10:20: actually, we is.

is christ-like mind anything akin to a gibson-like mind???

that sounds pretty cool.

"Think Akron/Family but quieter and noisier"

Hey dude, I think the Observer is hiring.

lese majesty kicked ass last night. Highly recommended. when they come back through town, dont miss them. Think Akron/Family but quieter and noisier.

Gris Gris was pretty good, but I think they might consider more vocals and less extended wah wah wah wah wah-ing at the end of every song.

Cartright were amazing. There was group singing.

i can honestly say without hesitation that the two times i've seen the grisgris NOT ONLY were the Amps plugged into the Power Sockets BUT the Guitars were also DEFINITELY plugged into the Amps.

it would be a Statement of Absolute Falsehood to say that NO SOUND came out of their Guitar Amplification Devices.

I've seen gris gris 2.5 times (venue powered down when they attempted to play the Arthur show @ sxsw, hence the .5). They def live up to the real-deal-psych hype ... 2.5 of the best shows I've seen in yrs. sadly I won't be able to make this show -- Dallasites should check it. They're nice dudes, too.

taylor and i will be at club dada tonight. should be a great show, hopefully some footage will be on one of our respective youtube sites w/in the next few days.

...i'm really stoked about seeing gris gris.

Prayer for Animals is opening the show tonight at Dada, around 9pm, then Cartright, Strange Boys & Gris Gris.