Local Natives
Local Natives performing their first song of their set.
Packed Local Natives Show
The Back Lot hit capacity for Local Natives, and several fans had to gather in the parking lot next door to see the show.
Acrylics
Today was a surprise: It's freaking cold here. Windy, grey and wet. Sweaters and hoodies have replaced summer dresses and tank tops. Fortunately, Acrylics kinda like it.
Petals at Texas Rockfest
Three Austin UO employees—singers Britani and Stephani Kagan and guitarist Justin Buschardt—are in Petals, who play the Texas Rockfest outdoor stage today at 12:30pm.
Here We Go Magic
Brooklyn's Here We Go Magic closed down the Back Lot today, as the sun started to set and the breeze shook blossoms from the trees on a perfect 74 degree afternoon. Needless to say, it was kind of magic...
Let's Wrestle
They warned us they were ramblers. Hilarious. If Sassy were still around, they would definitely be worthy of a 'Cute Band Alert.'
Happy Birthday
Kyle and Chris from Happy Birthday ate Chomps on stage and extolled the virtues of performance sports chews ("half-gummi bear, half-Swedish fish") to the crowd.
Dum Dum Girls
We heard Dee Dee warming up in the green room, and managed to catch up with her before she went on.
Around Austin
Jessop from Out of Print Magazine was kind enough to share some of his pictures from the UO Back Lot and from around Austin the last couple of days. These shots pretty much say it all...
Real Estate
Real Estate are just finishing up their hazy early morning set, and by 'early morning,' we mean noon. The New Jersey-based quartet brought out tons of devoted fans, and we're feeling especially appreciative of bassist Alex Bleeker's hat and singer Martin Courtney's tye-dye.
Friends in Austin: Jesse
JESSE Museum Acquisitions Assistant
Who are you here to see at UO?
Dum Dum Girls and Happy Birthday
What's the best thing about living in Austin?
The creativity and relaxed attitudes toward life among people here.
What are your favorite places to eat and drink in town?
East Side Showroom, Justine’s, the Good Knight, Rio Rita.
Where are your favorite places to go?
Mayfield Park for picnics, Okay Mountain and Birdhouse for art openings, Salvage Vanguard Theater for performances.
Who is your style icon?
Françoise Sagan—she was an enfant terrible writer whose novels caused a stir in France in the 1950s and 60s…half the time she dressed like a lady and half the time like a little boy.
What is your favorite piece of clothing?
The tooled caramel-brown leather belt with four buckles that my mom wore in the 1970s. I love hand-me-downs with personal history!
Any tips for out-of-towners?
Don’t try to go to everything, you’ll be burnt out within the first 48 hours.
What are the best shows you've seen in Austin?
Last year: Beach House at Red 7 and the Crystal Stilts at Spider House; Peter and the Wolf and Castanets at Okay Mountain in 2007.
Small Black
After Memory Tapes canceled because he lost his voice, Small Black stepped in to fill the slot. They killed it, and put on an amazing show. Thanks, guys!
The Golden Filter
The Golden Filter's Penelope is half-Stevie Nicks, half-Debbie Harry. Her tambourine and dance skills were totally impressive, as is her style (No, she's not wearing pants, and yes, she can totally get away with that). We caught up with Penelope and Stephen for a few minutes after their show—watch the video here.
Bachelorette
We caught up with Kiwi Annabel Alpers, aka Bachelorette, for a few seconds after her show.
Warpaint
It's always refreshing to watch a band that really has fun, and Warpaint is definitely one of those bands—evidenced by lots of onstage giggle fits. Their set was packed, and it was one of 11 shows they'll play over the course of four days. Watch one of their songs here.
Toro Y Moi
It takes a lot to rock a stage by yourself, and it also takes a lot to draw a crowd at noon in a town where the parties frequently go all night. Toro Y Moi managed to do both, and it was an inspired, awesome show. The 23-year-old also has tons of personality.
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