Tuesday, August 18

Mos Def / Jay Electronica @ House of Blues Dallas

In support of his superb new album. Proof that Mos Def actually does still give a shit.

Harlem @ Rubber Gloves

Austin’s version of Black Lips. In a good way.

Wednesday, August 19

EAR PWR / Toro Y Moi / Giggle Party @ Pastime Tavern (UPDATE: This show has been moved to Good Records. It is all ages and free.)

Nice lineup from Parade of Flesh. With Carpark’s two newest.

Thursday, August 20

Bat For Lashes @ The Loft

Possible Album Of The Year contender. Possible Show Of The Week contender.

El Paso Hot Button / PVC Street Gang / Gentle Ghost @ The Cavern

Another one from Parade of Flesh. CD release show for EPHB.

Saturday, August 22

Dungen / Woods @ The Loft

Possible Album Of The Year contender. Actual Show Of The Week winner. Gorillavsbear presents.

Sunday, August 23

Lil Wayne / Young Jeezy / Soulja Boy / Drake @ Superpages.com Center

Weezy. Jeezy. MySpeezy. Degrasseezy.

Still haven’t gotten the whole “podcast” perfected yet. But, no worries, I’ll keep to my word. Can’t say it’s the most eventful weekend (show-wise), unless you’re just dying to make it to that New Kids on the Block bash tonight (seriously, this is not some lame ass joke). Here’s a slight recap of the week and (as always) a few extra I couldn’t let slide.

UPDATE:  Remember how I said this weekend was uneventful?  Well, I’m completely full of shit.  Tonight, for all you readers in the DFW area, the Dallas Observer will be showcasing most of the musicians nominated for this years Dallas Observer Music Awards (DOMAXXI, their 21st year).  Six venues in the Lower Greenville area will host 40 bands for the oh-so-low price of 5 bucks.  WTD favs Bad Sports, Yeahdef, and Fergus and Geronimo are just a few in what should be an abundance of stellar live music.  Here is the lineup/schedule.

Spectrals – Leave Me Be
Javelin – Vibrationz
Thee Oh Sees – Meat Step Lively
The Yolks – I Do What I Do
Kurt Vile – Overnite Religion
The Big Pink – Velvet
Cold Cave – Love Comes Close
Pictureplane – Dark Rift
Bat For Lashes – Pearl’s Dream (blossom and surrender remix)
Neon Indian – Should Have Taken Acid With You
The Beets – What Did I Do
Wavves – Wavves
Tim Cohen – Take Aim Goliath

Joseph Scott remixes the beautiful Natasha Khan’s “Pearl’s Dream” under his Blossom and Surrender moniker.  Earlier this year, Joseph sent me his ep (available for freeleoad) which is a dreamy dose of shoegaze pop that fills even the largest room with a tidal wave of ambiance.  Unsigned for the time being, but I’m sure that won’t be the case for long.

Bat For Lashes – Pearl’s Dream (blossom and surrender remix)

and from the ep:

Joseph Scott – Celeste