Ten of This Weekend's Best Shows, Starring Iron Maiden, Fang Island, Shonen Knife and More
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| Roger Caldwell |
| A fan at the last Iron Maiden show in Dallas, pledging his allegiance to, uh.... |
Every Thursday, we bring you ten of the weekend's best shows. Of course, you can find even more of them with our handy concert calendar.
Fang Island
Thursday, August 16, at Dada
More on this show here.
DJ Ruthless Ramsey
Friday, August 17, at Elm Street Bar
Audra's got a good preview about the world's "only cassette mixologist."
Friday, August 17, at Poor David's Pub
He's my governor, even if he couldn't beat "Governor Good Hair." He'll be at Poor David's tomorrow doing what he does best: smoking cigars and playing country music.
Iron Maiden, Coheed & Cambria
Friday, August 17, at Gexa Energy Pavilion
Fans will converge on Gexa Energy Pavilion in their favorite metal t-shirts to see contemporary metal band Coheed & Cambria open for legendary metal band Iron Maiden.
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| Shonen Knife |
Shonen Knife
Friday, August 17, at Dada
Japanese punk act Shonen Knife has been making pop for a staggering 30 years, and are still heavily influenced in equal parts by The Beach Boys and The Ramones. Get there early for El Paso hot Button and Dunes.
Smile Smile
Friday, August 17, at Nasher Sculpture Garden, 7pm
This free show will feature Smile Smile playing a half-acoustic, half-full-band set on the steps of the Nasher's back garden.
The Wagoneers, Grant Jones & The Pistol Grip Lassos
Friday, August 17, at The Kessler Theater
Austin country act The Wagoneers are experiencing a career second wind. Check out the band's country swing and get there early for locals Grant Jones & The Pistol Grip Lassos.
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