• Advertise
  • Donate
  • Write
  • Intern
  • Events
  • About
  • Contact

The Austinot

Discover the Best Things to Do in Austin, Food & Drink deals and more!

  • Things To Do
    • Things To Do This Weekend
    • Kids Events in Austin this Weekend
  • Discoveries
    • Austinot Loves
    • Activities
    • Day Trips
    • Local Business
  • Food & Drink
    • Food
    • Drink
  • Entertainment
    • Events
    • Film
    • Music
    • Nightlife
    • Theatre
  • Culture
    • Arts
    • History
    • Museums
  • Et Cetera
    • Non-Profits
    • Podcast
    • Archives

The Austinot Weekend Concert Picks: May 19-20

May 18, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Austin Weekend Concert Picks

Another weekend, another opportunity to enjoy the art form our fair city is best known for: live, local music. This week, we present our discerning readers with snarling garage rock, emotional indie pop, and a group prominently featured in a Robert Rodriguez film. Keep listening local, Austin!

Friday, May 19

girling Band Photo

Credit: girling

girling EP Release Show

@ Sidewinder (715 Red River St.)

Brandishing a musical weapon of high-fi guitar fuzz, ear candy hooks, and Patrick Swayze references, girling celebrates the release of their new EP, “Side One,” this Friday at Sidewinder.

Dripping with soaring vocals, longing, and room-filling power chords, the new record deftly balances tongue-in-cheek lyrics with refreshingly uncomplicated garage rock. Also playing are Austin rockers, A. Sinclair, and alt-rock act, Ben Millburn.

A post shared by Born Again Virgins (@bavatx) on Apr 25, 2017 at 8:34am PDT


Born Again Virgins

@ The Hole in the Wall (2538 Guadalupe St.)

Back in ‘99, I was super into Korea Girl, a moody, female-fronted alt-emo band known for deliciously dreary arrangements and teen angst lyrics. While time has dulled my enthusiasm for adolescent “poor me” sentiments, I still enjoy music seeped in minor chords. Born Again Virgins provides the same level of emotional gravitas, but with tighter lyrics and greater range. Tunes like “Quantify” and “Texas Heat” bounce from softly plaintive to all out agro, while “No Alibi” balances vocalist Anna Roenigk’s yearning lyrics with mournful cello and spare percussion.

Also playing are indie pop act, Rose Selavy, and folk rockers, The Battlin’ Nelsons.

Saturday, May 20

Del Castillo Performing Live

Del Castillo (Credit: Cortney Martin via Flickr CC)

Del Castillo

@ 3Ten Austin City Limits Live (310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd.)

Legendary Latin rock band, Del Castillo, brings their award-winning eclectic musical stylings to 3Ten Austin City Limits Live. Most famously known for their work with director Robert Rodriguez in films like “Desperado,” and his mariachi band, “Chingon,” this six-piece beautifully blends Latin rhythms with rock-n-roll snarl. An electric and exciting way to spend your Saturday night.

 

@BillTuckerTSP wants to know:

Who will you be seeing live in Austin this weekend?

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Bill Tucker
Bill Tucker
Bill Tucker
Latest posts by Bill Tucker (see all)
  • Austin Volunteer Opportunities – Holiday Charities & Giving Campaigns For 2024 - December 21, 2024
  • Austin Trail of Lights 2023 – Your Guide to Zilker Park Holiday Displays, Tickets, Parking, & More! - December 16, 2023
  • Who Wins the SXSW Music 2023 Superlative Awards? - March 21, 2023

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music Tagged With: weekend concert picks

Best of The Austinot

We always have unique content on The Austinot and we love to give things away. You know, like concert tickets, gift cards, and other cool stuff. We only send out our “Best of the Austinot” newsletter twice a month. It’s where we give you a recap of our best articles and give stuff away. Interested? Subscribe to Best of The Austinot here!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Connect with Us

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Popular Right Now

4th of July Deals Austin

Best 4th of July 2025 Deals Austin: Dining, Retail & More

What's Open on 4th of July Austin

What’s Open on the 4th of July in Austin (2025)

Best Fun Events in Austin this Weekend of June 27, 2025

Best Fun Events in Austin this Weekend of June 27 Include Sazon Latin Food Festival, Art In ATX: Pride Market, and More!

Top Kids Events in Austin June 27-29, 2025

Top Kids Events in Austin June 27 – June 29 include Pride Picnic, Dinosaur Day, and More!

Best Events in Austin in July 2025

Celebrate Summer Right: Best July Events in Austin 2025

Recent Posts

  • Best 4th of July 2025 Deals Austin: Dining, Retail & More
  • What’s Open on the 4th of July in Austin (2025)
  • Best Fun Events in Austin this Weekend of June 27 Include Sazon Latin Food Festival, Art In ATX: Pride Market, and More!
  • Top Kids Events in Austin June 27 – June 29 include Pride Picnic, Dinosaur Day, and More!
  • Celebrate Summer Right: Best July Events in Austin 2025

Welcome to The Austinot

We are all about Austin: the vibe, the people and the uniqueness of the city. We love to explore. Get to know us! We’ll respond if you comment. Heck, we’ll probably invite you to come and hang out with us!

Follow along to help support and learn more about local businesses, artists, and events.

-The Austinot Team

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 · Log in