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The Weekend Fix in The ATX: Breaking Up and Getting Back Together in One Weekend


Taken the first night I met The Cocker Spaniels.
Photo by Merrick Ales (merrickales.com)

There are so many cool shows tonight with The Cocker Spaniels at The Parlor, and the big showcase @ Emo's outside stage with The Octopus Project announced in The Austin Chronicle, featuring Peel, Palaxy Tracks, and For Those Who Know. But there is a little bit of sad news I'm compelled to report.


For Those Who Know recently announced break-up. And they look so happy in this photo...

I'm sad to report that For Those Who Know, one of the first bands I interviewed for INsite, will be performing their last show tonight. James Vehslage, amazing drummer and manager, is moving on to pursue other music interests. He has performed with Ringo Deathstarr and Peel, filling in percussion sounds for the latter band's self-titled debut album (Peek-a-boo Records). So tonight's showcase is a goodbye for one more entertaining band.

But inside Emo's, it's hello again. After a 10-year hiatus, ska-punk legends Gals Panic reunite. I won't go on and on about how much I love and miss the band. You can read about it in this month's issue of INsite Magazine.

And here's the flier:



Don't miss the opening acts starting at 10:00, including the experimental rock 'n' blues band The Catfish Hunters featuring GP guitarist/songwriter Jerm Pollet (also of The Total Foxes) on piano. The nostalgia and mosh pit action og Gals Panic headlines the show.

Since The Cocker Spaniels is a one-man band, I'm happy to report they aren't breaking up or reuniting for a show. Unless he has some other issues I'm unaware of... Anyway- you can't go wrong no matter where you are this weekend. Just plan for crazier downtown traffic (more than usual) since the ROT/Biker Rally is still in progress.

The Cocker Spaniels w/The Grass Fight (Denton, TX)
9:00 pm
The Parlor (North Loop)
Austin, TX
Free/All Ages
(But bring $ for tips, pizza, and beer)

Gals Panic (Reunion) w/The Tricker Treats (ft. Dan Potthast of MU330), The Total Foxes, and The Catfish Hunters
10:00 pm
Emo's (Inside)
603 Red River
Austin, TX
$8/All Ages Pre-sale
$10 @ The Door