Austin Ticket Give Away: Rasputina and Larkin Grimm at The Parish

Rasputina is a popular (amongst certain sects anyway) cello driven trio have been around since the early nineties. I remember them getting early buzz from two things specifically 1) Lead singer and founder Melora Creagor played cello with Nirvana and 2) Marilyn Manson once mentioned in an interview that Rasputina was one of his favorite bands. I wish I could remember the magazine but it has been so long at this point that I'm surprised I even remember that. They truly are unique, regardless of who said what or how you are familiar with them. They always seem to come through Austin when tour, the last time having performed at The Parish. With the incredible sound and lighting at The Parish, it is the perfect venue for Rasputina.

Rasputina return to The Parish this Friday, August 6th. Their touring mate this time around is singer-songwriter, Larkin Grimm. It is on this tour that you will see a male cellist for the first time in Rasputina, Daniel DeJesus. If you like Rasputina and want to check out the show for free, we are giving away tickets at Red River Noise. Visit the following link for more details:

Win Rasputina Tickets!

The Riot Scene, Say Hello To The Angels & Blameshift tonight at Red 7

Tonight at Red 7 there is a great rock show going on that you guys need to know about. Local hometown favs Say Hello To The Angels and newly formed The Riot Scene play tonight with touring act, Blameshift. For those of you familiar with the Austin scene, you will recognize The Riot Scene as being made up of former Firekills members. This will be my first time to check out The Riot Scene and I look forward to seeing how they are live. I loved Firekills so I hope I can be objective.

Even if there were no Riot Scene, I'd be in attendance for Blameshift. I caught these guys last year at Stubb's indoor for some Hot Topic sponsored tour on a Monday night of all things. Having not heard of them previously, I was really impressed with their live show and overall sound. It's very approachable, post hardcore with a little bit of pop. With two vocalists, one being the lovely Jenny Mann, Blameshift offers a little something different. Jenny and Tim Barbour compliment each other well. Some of you may have caught them yesterday for an acoustic show at Hot Topic in Barton Creek. If you're like me and missed it, come out for the real show and enjoy yourself. See you there!

Say Hello to the Angels: http://www.myspace.com/sayhellototheangelsband

The Riot Scene: http://www.myspace.com/theriotsceneband



Blameshift: http://www.myspace.com/blameshift