...and you will know us by the trail of dead

A while back, a tour-opening showcase featuring ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead and The Secret Machines took place on a hot night in the crowded Studio of Warehouse Live. I photographed the show, got down for a bit, then proceeded to drink the night away. I usually maintain a certain level of professionalism by remaining somewhat sober at shows I'm working, but the mix of a solid Secret Machines set added to a conveniently located bar with cheap draft beer easily made me end up in quite an inebriated stupor towards the end of the evening. My review is going to remain short because of my intoxication.

Read about the show and browse a bunch of photos after the jump

...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, The Secret Machines and The Watermarks at Warehouse Live.
Doors at 8pm; Show at 9pm.
Tickets are $16 at the door.

Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest first attracted our attention last year with an enticing sophomore lineup that included several indie treats. Given the festival's prime location in Waterloo Park and late fall weather (read: not blazingly hot like ACL), we'd already decided that we would be in attendance at this year's edition; now that we've taken a peek at the artists on the bill, FFFFest has leaped to the top of our can't-miss list. The 2008 lineup, released today by Austinist, includes such diverse acts as Clipse, the National, Bad Brains, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Annuals, Dengue Fever, Atmosphere, Grupo Fantasma, and Dan Deacon.

Fun Fun Fun Fest is set to take place on Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9 at Austin's Waterloo Park. Two-day passes cost $59.99 and will go on sale soon.

View the full Fun Fun Fun Fest lineup after the jump

This year's Spring edition of the Westheimer Block Party, organized by Free Press Houston, is set to take place on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Eggs and I eagerly anticipate the bi-annual event every April and October, and this Spring's lineup looks to be one of the strongest yet. Music begins at noon and goes late.

More details about the Westheimer Block Party after the jump