Surfer Blood and Japandroids
Surfer Blood and Japandroids share a bottle of Root between their sets. Hey, it's cold out and these boys have a lot of shows to play...
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.
Boots
On the way down, the people next to us on the flight were talking about how when you come to Austin, you always need to leave some "boot room" in your suitcase. Seems like pretty solid advice. Check out some more street style here.
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...
Totes In Action
We love sunshine and summer dresses. Forecast for thunder and rain tomorrow. Please, no...this is not the kind of music festival where you want to wear your wellies.
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.
Bird & Banner
Bird & Banner is the ne plus ultra of letterpressed invitations. Each piece fresh from the press is a distillation of its host's quirks and affinities. For those about to celebrate, nothing on earth could be lovelier.
-Molly
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.
"Acrobatic Squad"
Thomas Mailaender photographed policemen in Paris practicing acrobatics for his series, Acrobatic Squad. The images are currently featured in the International Biennial of Photography and Visual Art, suitably themed (Out of) Control.
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!
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