I Make the Ladies Drool, Not Really but it Sounds Cool Though

SXSW Thursday -- First day of hardcore music begins with a trip to Lucky Lounge for the Austin Music Foundation private party. Lots of familiar faces, the trusty Taco Deli, and Alpha Rev, a pretty good band for the party.

Later in the evening a trip to Auditorium Shores for Blackalicous and parts of Spoon. The highlight of that show, Pigeon John, the most talented brotha I've heard on the mic in a looonng time. Blackalicious and the Pigeon got the Austin crowd jumpin', as perfect weather was in store for the mass of humanity gathered by Town Lake. We leave early from the Town Lake show to hustle to the 8pm showing of the Zutons at Austin Music Hall only to find that the 8pm show was actually 7pm. Instead we were met with an English chick singing some cheesy ass songs coupled with a dude that played every tune that sounded like Extreme's 'More Than Words.' Needless to say we were out of that hell hole quick and pissed at the misprint in the chronicle.

First time for everything, a MALE BUTTHAT -- well I've never seen one before, but they do exists. My friends kindly refer to the patch of hair above my butt as my 'butthat.' There were tons of meximullets out and about for the evening though. Can you imagine the pimp walking into the tattoo parlour going, yea, can I get a lower back tattoo please?

Ask me why I go see Flogging Molly anytime I can get a chance and I'll give you a couple of reasons. For one, they are a passionate band, and you're sure to have a great time, you're sure to see a bitchin' mosh pit, and you will see one of the creepiest bass players in indie music. The displaced Irish lead singer is passionate about his heritage, and it reflects in the music. But come on, the banter is the same everytime!? If it wouldn't be for Guinness, the Irish would rule the world! (TGFG)

Last for the evening was a fuckin' brisk walk from Emo's to Molitov, which is at least 1 mile or so to see The Hidden Cameras, a band despite the literally repulsive gay lyrics and my somewhat homophobic nature, they have really soulful tunes and come across as being a fun band. A shit venue, and broken lead singer guitar made the performance not too appealing. Too many bands, too little time. And try fitting all gazzillion of them on stage. Here they are doing their patented singing the song blindfolded.

The night left me with the following videos, short in length, but gives you a feel for the bands and the music.

Blackalicious and Pigeon John (video) -- rippin' it up, makin' the ATX crowd holla, throwin' the hands in the air
Spoon Singing The Beast and Dragon Adored (video) -- as we leave town lake and make the walk to the music hall
Flogging Molly What's Left of the Flag (video) -- an intense tune, tight band, full of Irish spunk