A lot of great live music opportunities took place this weekend in Austin, and to kick things off on Thursday, Minneapolis band Tapes N Tapes took stage @ one of Austin’s finest, The Parish. I’ve been vocal in the past about being less than completely impressed by the band, but my continued curiosity into the band’s popularity warranted a third visit with the live show.

Early comparisons to The Pixies and Pavement are slightly understandable as one can hear the similarities on occasion, but to aspire to the impact that these two bands had on the music world would be a bit of a stretch. What Tapes N Tapes have seemed to accomplish is, establish a new audience for blues inspired, garage indie-rock, clearing the way for similar acts like White Denim and Harlem. Both of which are based in Austin, and have found an eager audience for their sound.

I take it all back. Tapes N Tapes, you guys are alright in my book.

Tapes N Tapes on Tour:

02/03/09 Columbia, Missouri – Mojo’s
02/04/09 Ames, Iowa – Maintenance Shop
02/05/09 Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Nutty’s
02/06/09 Minneapolis, Minnesota – First Avenue
02/20/09 South Bend, Indiana – Legends
02/21/09 Columbus, Ohio – The Basement
02/22/09 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Brillobox
02/24/09 Boston, Massachusetts – Paradise
02/25/09 New York, New York – Bowery Ballroom
02/26/09 Brooklyn, New York – Music Hall of Williamsburg
02/27/09 Washington, D.C. – Rock and Roll Hotel
02/28/09 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Johnny Brenda’s

March:
03/02/09 Carrboro, North Carolina – Cat’s Cradle
03/03/09 Atlanta, Georgia – The Earl
03/04/09 Birmingham, Alabama – Bottletree
03/05/09 Nashville, Tennessee – Mercy Lounge
03/06/09 Louisville, Kentucky – Phoenix Hill Tavern
03/07/09 Chicago, Illinois – Metro

This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 at 11:11 pm and is filed under live shots.