You are probably going to want to be at Mohawk this Saturday. And honestly, you probably already know why…but I’m going to tell you again anyway.
From 3pm until 2am this Saturday, Mohawk is going to be packed full of bands, DJs, and free crap for Red River on the Rocks. Pretty much every local band worth seeing is on the bill, with Georgia alt-rockers Dead Confederate taking the headline slot outside and Zeale headlining the inside stage. Just look at the wall of text on the flier! I could write a separate post about pretty much every band on the bill.
As an added bonus, yours truly will be taking a DJ slot in the VIP room. Come watch me push buttons and make music! It’s going to be a fantastic day, hope to see you there!
For all the details including set times, click the show flier below.
Up until Pixel Pop last week, I had been taking a bit of a break from Mohawk. Not really on purpose, I just found myself at other venues. This weekend, however, my credit card will be firmly planted there behind the bar. Here’s why…
UPDATE: The Cut Chemist show has been canceled. I am dying on the inside.
First, on Friday, legendary hip hop producer/DJ Cut Chemist takes the stage. Previously a part of Ozomatli and Jurassic 5, Cut Chemist is one of my DJ heroes. Tickets are $15; not too bad if you ask me. Need more convincing then that? Take a look at the video below.
Then we come to Saturday, where White Siren, Couch Professor, and friends will be throwing a birthday bash for the one and only Laurie Gallardo. You know her as the voice of KUT (usually when Bob Branson isn’t there…), we know her as an awesomely fantastic music lovin’ fun gal. A fantastic local lineup will ensure that your $10 are well spent. Click on the poster for RSVP on Do512; you’ll only pay $7. Though there is that tempting VIP option…
This Friday, join The Mind of Adi, Electric Promotions, and Team Fabrication over at Mohawk for Pixel Pop. I’ll touch on some of the details, but all you really need to know is this: You should go to this event. This event will test the Mohawk’s compliance with the fire code, so you might want to get there early.
Pixel Pop has something for everyone from art and music to fashion and food. There will be a comic book fashion collection, live artwork, music, booze, and more. One photobooth isn’t enough for all of this, they had to pull together both of the Rays (no relation!) to get the job done. Ok, that’s not entirely true but there will be two themed photobooths manned/womanned by Trevor Ray Thompson and Annie Ray. I’m getting an idea for a “Battle of the Photobooths” post, but I digress…
The Happen-Ins along with Candi and the Strangers will keep you in the dancing mood outside while those lovable kids The Bubbles will hold down the inside. Quick note: If you haven’t seen Candi and the Strangers, I highly recommend you fix that. I last saw them at the ND and I was blown away (again).
There are a whole slew of sponsors to make sure you have things to look at, food to eat, and drinks in your hand. To top all of this off, cover’s only $5 ($7 for you youngins) and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Heath Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM). HAAM is a local non-profit that works to get affordable health insurance for Austin musicians. It’ll be a good time for a good cause. And let’s be honest, you didn’t really read this whole post. You were convinced just looking at the poster art. See you there.
Oh. Hell. Yes. In case you are not aware, ATX Converge is tomorrow and it is going to be rockin’. Just the inclusion of Moth!Fight!, Black Cock, and The White White Lights are enough to make it worth while. But on top of that tasty musical offering you get a slew of other awesome acts! Click that beautiful pink spirally poster on the left to RSVP for the low low price of five bones.
The straight dope from the promoter: Once again, the defining event for Austin independent media artist is to hit the Mohawk for the 2nd annual ATX Converge. This year organized by Reversal Films, Massive Beacon, and The Dark Agency, ATX Converge will be not only a meeting of the minds between the creative class, but a celebration of the independent and creative communities in Austin. With loads of local music and involvement, this year is gearing up to be a smash!
The Outside stage will feature such musical acts as Moth!Fight!, Black Cock, and Cowabunga Babes. The inside stage will be graced by La Guerrilla, The White White Lights, Missions, Butcher Bear and Charlie, and as a special treat, Capybara. Meanwhile, local notables Hobo D and Orion will be spinning on the upstairs deck.
This year’s sponsors include Hornitos Tequila, Independence Brewery, City on Fire, Granade Labs, woxy.com, 91.7 KVRX (who will be doing a live broadcast), A.V. Club Austin, and Learning Secrets. Doors open at 8:00 PM and entry is $7 / or $5 with an rsvp at atxconverge.com. For more information please contact info@atxconverge.com
Tomorrow is your chance to come out and meet all the Austin bloggers that cram your RSS reader. Come hang out at Mohawk for the Austin Bleet-Up, presented by Austin Eavesdropper and Ultra8201.
RSVP and see more info about this Thursday’s event below the break, or by clicking the event poster.
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