Tons of concerts this week. We’re getting sloppy seconds from Austin’s SXSW Festival -- that’s ok, we’ll take ‘em:
Tuesday
Scottish band Mogwai just released their fifth album Mr. Beast. Their website claims it’s a return to “rock with a capital R.” Rock on!
Video: “Friend of the Night”
8 p.m. at Numbers | tickets and info
Tapes ‘n Tapes are making the music critics foam at the mouth with their debut release. We like the track “In Houston,” because we have to.
Music: “Cowbell”
8 p.m. at Super Happy Fun Land | tickets and info
Come watch the transformation of Hank III. Act One: he looks and sounds like his grandpa. Act Two: he looks like Slash and sounds like Pantera.
8 p.m. at the Meridian | tickets and info
If that’s not enough for you, there’s also Scott Stapp at Verizon Wireless. Our friends in D.C. give you a great preview.
Wednesday
Five years ago, it seemed The Strokes were about to take on the world. While they haven’t matched the prominence of their debut, their new CD is a step in the right direction.
8 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Theater | tickets and info
Man Man was voted Best Show at SXSW last year. When you’re compared to Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa, would you expect any less?
Music: “I, Manface”
8 p.m. at Super Happy Fun Land | tickets and info
Thursday
When you hear Scary Kids Scaring Kids play their puck-rock, you’ll swear Dexter Holland from The Offspring is on vocals. He’s not.
Video: “The Only Medicine”
8 p.m. at Java Jazz Coffeehouse in Spring | info
Their latest CD is titled Rock & Roll Is Dead, but the Hellacopters are trying their damnest to resurrect 70’s metal. Nebula opens.
8 p.m. at the Meridian | tickets and info
Friday
Need a break from alternative rock? Check out KEM and Leela James. Great R&B vocalists that will get you set for a romantic weekend.
8 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Theater | tickets and info
Friday - Sunday
All weekend, Super Happy Fun Land will be presenting “SXSW Overflow.” Each night includes a variety of bands. The Mathmeticians and The Ex-Boyfriends play Saturday night, Luke Doucet and Die Die Die play Sunday. Check out the link below for a full schedule.
Various times at Super Happy Fun Land | tickets and info
Sunday
British band The Subways got their lucky break when “Rock & Roll Queen” was included on The O.C. Their debut album was produced by Ian Broudie (remember The Lightning Seeds?)
Pictured L to R: Mogwai, Hank III, Leela James, The Strokes
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