Show Spotlight: Blank Fritz, Missions, Spells and Sorne at The Ghost Room (Tonight)

We are winding down to the last few shows at The Ghost Room before it closes it's doors and tonight Knuckle Rumbler has a great one for you. Blank Fritz (formerly Sunset), Missions, Spells (formerly MothFight) and Sorne all for only $5. I notice I have been doing a lot of (formerly)'s lately. What's with bands changing their names all the time? And while were on the subject why are they Sunset on the Gorilla vs Bear bill but Blank Fritz on this one? And when did they lose the {{{ }}}?? Is it time for me to change my name and play the (formerly Ultra8201) card? These questions plague me... Whatever he goes by Bill Baird is one of Austin's greatest talents and Missions are phenomenal so DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW. Oh and if you show up on a bike you get $1 Lone Star!

Blank Fritz (formerly Sunset), Missions, Spells, Sorne
Art installation by Vid Kidz and One of One
May 19th (Tonight) @ The Ghost Room
304 W. 4th Street
Doors at 8PM | $5

Video: Bill Baird/Sunset | Surfing

Sunset | "Loveshines II" Video, Tour Dates

(dir. by Canopy's Praveen Ayyagari)

Austin's Sunset have just finished a new album and I imagine will be testing some of those new songs on the road (tour dates down below).

While on tour they'll also be selling a "greatest hits" CD, which they really consider an intro to the band's many releases over the past two years and will also come with an accompanying DVD of live performaces. As of now, this will be a "tour exclusive" item that will set you back only $5. (via)

[Sunset Blog]

Sunset Tour Dates:

July 2 - New Orleans @ Dragon’s Den w/ The White Bitch, Bipoloroid
July 3 - Tallahassee, FL @ Engine Room w/ Jane Jane Pollock, Port City
July 4 - Atlanta @ house party @ 4four collective
July 5 - House Party @ Chapel Hill w/ Curtains
July 6 - Baltimore @ Metro Gallery
July 7 - Washington, DC @ DC9 w/ Matthew Hemerlein, True Womanhood
July 8 - Brooklyn, NY @ Rooftop Film Series at BROOKLYN TECH, Roof of Brooklyn Technical High School
July 9 - Philadelphia, PA @ Philebrity show on a YACHT (details here)
July 11 - New York, NY @ Cake Shop w/ Inoculist, The Due Diligence
July 12 - Boston, MA @ Butcher Shop w/ Four Eyes, Spring Totem
July 14 - Easthampton, MA @ The Flywheel w/ Matt Krefting Band, Bourgeois Heroes

July 21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland w/ Superhumanoids
July 23 - Venice, CA @ AC Lounge
July 25 - Big Sur, CA @ Alanna’s Unicorn Palace
July 27 - Monterey, CA @ East Village Coffee House
July 28 - Santa Cruz, CA @ Crepe Place
Aug 1 - San Francisco, CA @ Milk Bar w/ Mark David Ashworth (day show)
Aug 1 - San Francisco, CA @ Hemlock Tavern
Aug 3 - Portland, Or @ Rotture w/ Tango Alpha Tango
Aug 4 - Seattle, WA @ High Dive w/ Pill Wonder
Aug 7 - Boise, ID @ Neurolux
Aug 9 - Missoula, MT @ The Badlander
Aug 10 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
Aug 11 - Denver, CO @ Hi Dive w/ Gauntlet Hair

Sunset | "Rivers of Babylon" Video

Having already heard a few songs ("Pocketful of Debt" and "Fishtown") from Sunset's upcoming release Gold Dissolves to Gray, Bill Baird decided to shoot a video for another song using 8mm footage of the band . Watch "Rivers of Babylon" and purchase the new album via Autobus on Nov. 24th.

New Sunset | "Pocketful of Debt"

As we mentioned last week, Sunset will be releasing a new album on Nov. 24th. Entitled Gold Dissolves to Gray, it's described as, "most similar in spirit to Bill Baird’s eponymous solo debut {{{SUNSET}}} and the early Sound Team material, with a natural touch for blending analog electronics with folk song. Yet, it is the clearest and most matured display of Bill Baird’s talents to date."

Take a listen down below to to one of the tracks, "Pocketful of Debt" and also watch a video the band recorded of "Fishtown" for Weathervane Music. If you feel so inclined, you can pre-order the album here.

Sunset - Pocketful of Debt (mp3)

Tracklist:

1. Change Comes Slow
2. Sunshine Hair
3. Rivers Of Babylon
4. Garden Of Eden
5. Fishtown
6. Our Dreams Did Weave A Shade
7. Gold Dissolves To Gray
8. Green Truck
9. Civil War
10. Hill Country Smog
11. Bones
12. Pocketful of Debt
13. Sandy My Love
14. So Long Farewell Adieu

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Also catch Sunset tomorrow here in Austin as they'll be performing the scores for a couple of obscure vintage films during the screenings (Mark Street's "Blue Movie" and Ron Rice's "Chumlum"). Definitely not to be missed. Check out all the info and make sure to RSVP down below.

[RSVP]

Friday, November 13, 2009
From 7:30pm - 11:00pm
At 501 Studios
500 San Marcos St
Austin, TX 78702

{{{Sunset}}} to perform at MyOpen Bar and Drambuie's: Cinema 16, Austin (11/13)

"MyOpenBar and Drambuie Present:

CINEMA 16, AUSTIN

CINEMA 16 is a pairing of obscure vintage film programs with live scores composed and performed by specially chosen musicians, recreating the shared experience and awe of the 1920's silent film era. Austin is one of four stops on Cinema 16's nationwide film tour. This unique event will feature screenings by Mark Street ("Blue Movie" 16mm - 1994) and Ron Rice ("Chumlum" - 1964) and will be accompanied by a live performance from Austin's very own {{{SUNSET}}} who have so graciously scored the film.

The program is to include:

Blue Movie (1994)
Mark Street's 16mm short of repeated performances culled from old porno films and hand-painted. A man bends over a body, but what we really notice is the texture of the wall behind him. A woman stares back at the viewer with annoyance.

and

Chumlum, (1964)
Ron Rice's footage of the making of Normal Love with Jack Smith and some of his cast portrays the whimsical and sensual interactions between actors. The textural piece draws from experimental traditions as it flashes from flesh to color to movement.

The event will feature the screening both films and scores performed live by {{{SUNSET}}}, who have written an original soundtrack specifically composed for this occasion, DJ after-sets from DJ Wazaaaaap, and complementary drinks provided by Drambuie.

[RSVP]

Friday, November 13, 2009
From 7:30pm - 11:00pm
At 501 Studios
500 San Marcos St
Austin, TX 78702

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In other {{{Sunset}}} news, Bill Baird and company will be releasing their fourth LP later this month. The album entitled, Gold Dissolves to Gray, is due out on the 24th via local record label Autobus. Read more about it here.

Peel announces last show (for a while)

Just wanted to let you know about a blow-out next Friday, July 31st, at Bill Baird's new east side studio, Baby Blue.  Peel singer/guitarist Josh Permenter has decided follow in Doug Sahm's footsteps and move on out to San Francisco for a stretch, so this will be Peel's last show for a good while. As with any proper send-off, there will be kegs (plural).  Peel's friends {{{Sunset}}} and Little Stolen Moments will also be performing. The shin-dig gets rolling around 9pm.

Sunset Announces 2009 U.S. Summer Tour Dates

We were truly sad when Austin's Sound Team broke up, but taking their place was Sunset, a project founded by former bassist Bill Baird. Last year, they released an honest, beautiful record entitled, The Glowing City. Stream the entire thing at imeem or just go ahead and get yourself a copy for $9 via local label Autobus. Their newest project (released last month) is the 7" Loveshines II, which we alluded to last year.

Sunset is ready to hit the road this Summer and kicks it off with a show this Thursday at Baby Blue Studio (E. 12th between Comal and Chicon).

Sunset - When Perfect Flames Expire (mp3)
Sunset - Zombies (mp3)

Email Bill Baird at blondebill (at) gmail.com if you can help with any of the open dates on the West Coast and also for details on some of the shows with vague location details. We'll also try to update this post with more details as they come.

[Sunset Myspace]

Sunset 2009 U.S. Tour Dates:
05/21 - Austin, TX @ Baby Blue Studio (E. 12th between Comal and Chicon)
05/22 - Houston, TX @ Super Happy Fun Land
05/24 - Tallahassee, FL @ Castlemania
05/25 - Athens, GA @ Go Bar
05/26 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Nightlight
05/27 - New York, NY @ Lit Lounge
05/28 - Boston, MA @ WZBC Radio (Ning Nong's Show)
05/30 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Lunchtime House Show
05/30 - Louisville, KY @ The Wine Studio at 610 Magnolia
05/31 - Chicago, IL @ Permanent Records Instore
06/01 - Minneapolis, MN @ Kitty Kat Club
06/02 - Minneapolis, MN @ Radio K (Live on Air)
06/03 - Missoula, MT @ The Badlander
06/05 - Portland, OR @ in the woods (literally in the woods)
06/06 - Seattle, WA @ KEXP (Live on Air)
06/07 - Portland, OR @ Valentines
06/11 - Santa Cruz, CA @ KZSC Taping
06/11 - Emeryville, CA @ ?
06/12 - Los Angeles, CA @ ?
06/13 - Los Angeles, CA @ ?

This Friday :: The Great Nostalgic Album Release Party w/ {{{Sunset}}}, The Sour Notes at Hole in the Wall

This Friday sure is a busy night (w/ Death Cab for Cutie, Monarchs, Paul Green School of Rock, The Tunnels all playing shows) and although we mentioned this show on our weekly recommendations on Monday, we thought it deserved a post of it's own.

Relatively new Austin band, The Great Nostalgic is performing this Friday at Hole in the Wall with {{{Sunset}}} and The Sour Notes to celebrate the release of their self-titled debut (read glowing reviews from Austin Town Hall and Two Groove). Bonus discs, which include remixes from Many Birthdays and Businessman DJs, in addition to a music video for "Queen and Country" will be given out as well with the purchase of the new album ($8). The show starts at 10PM and will feature guest musicians from Pink Nasty and Hard Proof Afrobeat's horn section.

The Great Nostalgic - County Line (mp3)

The album is also available on iTunes, Amazon and at Waterloo if you can't make it to the show. The Great Nostalgic are also hitting the road, check out the dates down below. Learn a little more about the band in an interview they did with Austin Sound a few months back.

[The Great Nostalgic Myspace]
[{{{Sunset}}} Myspace]
[The Sour Notes Myspace]

The Great Nostalgic Tour Dates:
05/07 - Nashville, TN @ The 5 Spot
05/08 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Nightlight
05/09 - Greenville, SC @ Medusa's
05/10 - Hickory, NC @ Laura & Natasha's Radio Show :: WLRZ (99.3FM)
05/12 - Norfolk, VA @ The Boot
05/13 - Baltimore, MD @ The Metro Gallery
05/14 - Boston, MA @ PA's Lounge
05/15 - Jersey City, NJ @ IM Automachino
05/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Velvet Lounge
05/17 - New York, NY @ The Annex

Here's a video Austin Town Hall took of their song, "Young Lovers" at a show at the Mohawk last month.

SXSW 2009: ATX Emerge Pre-SXSW Party (3/14) :: RSVP Info

ATX Emerge Pre-SXSW Party

Saturday, March 14th (8pm - 2am)

Mohawk (912 Red River St.) | Austin, TX

[RSVP HERE]

We personally think this is a great party to showcase some of the great bands Austin has to offer. It's FREE, and looks like Makers Mark (good stuff) is sponsoring it, so just RSVP and be prepared to have an awesome time! By the way, the RSVP is good for you and a +1.

Lineup: (Set Times TBD)

Harlem

the white white lights

Belaire

{{{Sunset}}}

Fresh Millions

Ume
Brazos

Zeale

Foot Patrol

[ATX Emerge Official Site]

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