Video: Interpol | "Barricade" on Letterman

Video: The Flaming Lips on Letterman

Hands down the best sounding musical guest I have ever seen on Letterman in a while. And I have to say it's nice seeing the bands ability to give a great performance without all the theatrics that they have become known for. The band will be in Austin on Sunday October 10th for the Austin City Limits Festival. They play the AMD stage at 6:00pm.

Interpol Announces Fall Tour (w/ Austin Date)

It's been posted everywhere and if you follow us on Twitter (@ultra8201) you knew about this a couple of days ago but this band is a favorite over here so we have to give them a proper post. Interpol will head out on the road this fall and will be touring North America extensively. I am listening to the upcoming album (Self Titled, due Sept 7th) as I type and am digging it. Although I still can't figure out why they chose "Barricade" as the lead track? Not a fan.

You will get your opportunity to see these new tracks and new bassist Dave Pajo live this fall and make your own decision. The band will be in Austin at Stubbs on October 28th.

Interpol on Tour

07-29 Richmond, VA – The National

07-30 Norfolk, VA – The NorVA
07-31 Atlantic City, NJ – House of Blues
08-04 Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theatre
08-05 Boston, MA – House of Blues
08-06 Clifton Park, NY – Northern Lights
08-09 Montreal, Quebec – Metropolis
08-10 Toronto, Ontario – Kool Haus
08-11 Pontiac, MI – Clutch Cargo
08-13 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
08-14 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
08-15-16 Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre
08-18 Charleston, SC – The Music Farm
08-19 Lake Buena Vista FL – House of Blues
08-21 Miami Beach, FL - The Fillmore

10-16 Mexico City, Mexico - Corona Festival
10-18 Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
10-21 San Diego, CA - Soma
10-22 Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
10-23 Los Angeles, CA - The Greek
10-25 Denver, CO - Ogden Theater
10-27 Dallas, TX - Palladium
10-28 Austin, TX - Stubb's
10-29 Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
10-31 New Orleans, LA - Voodoo Festival
11-01 Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
11-03 Washington, DC - Constitution Hall
11-04 Philadelphia, PA - Tower Theatre
11-05 New York, NY - United Palace

Image from Brooklyn Vegan - Credit: Benjamin Lozovsky

Gorillaz | 2010 North American Tour Dates :: w/ Austin date (Frank Erwin Center)

Seriously we've watched the Gorillaz' Live at The Apollo Theater DVD so many freaking times now, it's about time we FINALLY get to see them live. Damon Albarn and his cartoon friends will be performing here in Austin at the Frank Erwin Center on Oct. 22nd. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 13th. [Via]

Check out the rest of the dates down below.

[Gorillaz Myspace]

[Gorillaz Official Site]

Gorillaz 2010 North American Tour Dates:
10/03 - Montreal, QU @ Bell Centre
10/05 - Wallingford, CT @ Oakdale Theatre
10/06 - Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena
10/08 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
10/10 - Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
10/11 - Fairfax, VA @ Patriot Center
10/13 - Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
10/14 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
10/16 - Chicago, IL @ UIC Pavilion
10/17 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
10/19 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
10/20 - Dallas, TX @ Verizon Theatre
10/22 - Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center
10/24 - Denver, CO @ Wells Fargo Theatre
10/26 - Phoenix, AZ @ Dodge Theatre
10/27 - Los Angeles, CA @ Gibson Amphitheatre
10/30 - Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
11/02 - Seattle, WA @ Key Arena
11/03 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena

Austin Concerts This Week | 7/27 - 8/1

Hopefully everyone can make it out to catch The Authors, Politics show we're sponsoring this Friday night at Lambert's (401 W. 2nd St). Doors open at 9 and the cover is only $5!

Here are our other concert recommendation for this week in Austin. You can also follow us on Twitter (@ultra8201).

Tuesday (7/27):

• Wine & Revolution, Sour Soul, DJ Scorpio, Kangaroo Sexy at Beauty Bar

Wednesday (7/28):

• Sparta Philharmonic, Milk Thistle, The Sour Notes, White Dress at the Hole in the Wall
• The Poison Control Center, Leatherbag, Minorcan, Follow That Bird! at The Parish [Purchase Tickets] $7 | Doors @ 8

Thursday (7/29):

• Iron and Wine, Calexico at The Paramount [Purchase Tickets] $24.50-$56.50 | Doors @ 7, Show @ 8
• Red Daughters, The Loblolly Boy, Bella Ruse, Bearkat at The Ghost Room [$5 cover] | Show @ 9
• OBN IIIs, Dikes of Holland, The Fleshlights, The Creationists at Beerland
• Flosstradamus, DJ Mel, Crew 54, Mic Skills at Red 7

Friday (7/30):

• Ultra8201 Presents: The Authors, Politics at Lambert's (map) [$5 cover] | Doors @ 9
• Raw Word Records, Knucklerumbler, & The Glitoris Present: Big Freedia, DJ Rusty Lazer, Cauze One, DJ Orion at The Scoot Inn [$5 cover] | Doors @ 9 (more info here)
• Candi & The Strangers, Distance Runner, The White Hotel at The Ghost Room [$5 cover] | Show @ 10
• Slow Animal, STUNTS, Literature, Curses at Beerland
• KVRX Summer Concert Series: w/ Built by Snow, Focus Group, Marmalakes, Federal! State! Local! at United States Art Authority (map) [$5 cover] | Doors @ 9, Show @ 9:30

Saturday (7/31):

• Grand Opening Party for Iggi's Texatarian w/ STUNTS, Wine & Revolution, Mira Loma and the Bad Vibes, Mermaid Blonde, The Sour Notes, Coma in Algiers, Wild Harem, The Zoltars at Starving Art Studios (map) [FREE] | Show from 5pm - 2am

Sunday (8/1):

• Dinosaur Feathers, Roo, Lonnie Walker, My Milky Way Arms at Beerland

Show Spotlight: Maps and Atlases, CULTS and The Globes Tonight at Emo's

Cults

[Download or Stream Full EP]

Don't miss out on this one, you will be really bummed you did later. Tickets are only $10 and doors are at 9pm.

[Tickets]

The Drums Announce Fall Tour (w/ Austin Date)

I finally get to catch the only band that I wanted to see but didn't get to at SXSW. The album is one of the most promising debuts of the year and I can't wait to see how they are live. The band will be co-headlining the tour with Surfer Blood. Sad news for Austin is that SB will not be playing the Austin show. Full tour dates after the video...

The Drums and Surfer Blood on Tour

9/10: Philadelphia, PA @ Making Time
9/11 Providence, RI @ Jerky’s Live Music Hall
9/12: Washington, DC @ The 9:30 Club
9/13 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
9/15: Atlanta, GA @ Loft
9/17: Orlando, FL @ Social
9/18: Miami, FL @ Grand Central
9/19: Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
9/20 Gainesville, FL @ Common Ground Coffeehouse
9/21: Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder
9/23: Houston, TX @ Walter’s (The Drums ONLY)
9/24: Dallas, TX @ Loft (The Drums ONLY)
9/25: Austin, TX @ ND (The Drums ONLY)
9/27: Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse
9/28 Pomona, CA @ Glass House
9/29: Los Angeles, CA @ The Music Box
10/01: San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
10/03: Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
10/04: Seattle, WA @ Neumos
10/05: Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore
10/07: Boise, ID @ Neurlox
10/08: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/10: Denver, CO @ Bluebird
10/13: Minneapolis, MN @ The Varsity Theater
10/14: Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
10/16: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club (The Drums ONLY)
10/17: Montreal, QB @ La Sala/Petit Campus/Motore (The Drums ONLY)
10/18: Boston, MA @ Paradise (The Drums ONLY)
10/22: New York, NY @ Webster Hall

Show Spotlight: The Authors and Politics at Lamberts | Friday (7/30)

I am really excited about this one. Two of Austin's most exciting up and coming bands playing on one stage. A bold statement but a true statement. The Authors will be taking the stage for the first time in a few months after taking time off to record their first full length "Get Haunted" which will be available in September. Politics will be offering support after playing to a full house a couple of weeks ago at Stubb's. I suggest everyone get there early on Friday night. Lambert's is small and this show will fill up fast. Don't miss out on a chance to see two of Austin's brightest in such an intimate setting.

The Authors

Politics

The Authors and Politics

Lamberts 401 W. 2nd Street [Map] | Friday July 30th

Doors at 9pm | $5

Facebook Event Page : RSVP to be awesome...

Guards

There doesn't seem to be much info about Guards, but I imagine that'll change in the near future. The band has a 60's style sound that features lo-fi guitars definitely worthy of a listen. Hear all seven songs from their EP down below, including standout tracks, "Resolution of One", "I See It Coming", and "Sail It Slow" featuring Cults.

Download the EP for free at their bandcamp page.

The Weekend | 7/23 - 7/24

Two things to keep you busy this weekend.

Tonight:

A Space Odyssey at The Scoot Inn
Featuring GOBI, with the EP Release of 'Poltergeist Arcade'
featuring Zorch and the Triple Headed DJ Set from Richard Gear, King Louie, and Hoodie Allen
July 23rd - $7 door or $5 with RSVP on Facebook
Doors at 9pm, 21 and up welcome

From Learning Secrets:

Saturday July 24th at Beauty Bar LS is throwing BLACK GOLD DISCO, an immense non profit party in the name of supporting the Endangered Species Coalition and their oil spill wildlife rescue efforts!
Please Take a moment of your day to check out their website
http://oilspillwildlife.org/

THIS NIGHT ISN'T ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE OTHER THAN RAISING SOME MONEY TO SAVE THESE ANIMALS!
We're asking for a suggested donation of $10, but if all you can spare is $3 then that's totally radical too! Donating is awesome! Doing it whilst partying harder than you have all summer is even more bodacious, and we want to do it together with you!

Check the deets:
-- For every Lone Star you order, Birds Barbershop is gonna donate an extra $1 bill to the night! AMAZING!
-- We're super psyched to have both Bodytronix and Candi & The Strangers sharing the dance floor with us!
-- Both The Glitoris and the fine people of Knuckle Rumbler are getting in on the cause as well and will be on hand lending support!

We hope to see you all there for this amazing chance to make a difference!