I trotted down 6th street in a cold stupor, quickly sobering up from my Irish coffees. I walked in just in time to see Minipop begin their set.
Minipop is from SF, but I came all the way to Austin to see them for the first time. Their psych pop is slightly out of my realm, but I enjoyed their set. The guitarist, Matt, is from Leather Feather, where he plays bass. I’ve seen Leather Feather a couple times and they are one of my favorite local bands.
Finally I was able to watch a set indoors where it was warm. The stage at Aces Lounge is over 5 feet tall, and draped around the perimeter were several older gentlemen staring in awe at singer Tricia. Haha, it was cute. I was seriously getting a neck cramp watching the set though, especially because Matt is really tall to begin with. The psychedelic aspects of the band lie within his guitar work. It was fun to watch him as he’s such a contrast to the rest of the band. At the end of the set, he took off his guitar and dropped it face down on the stage after giving it a go around on the speakers for feedback, which seemed to startle the crowd out of their dreamy state.
After getting all warm and toasty and mellowing out to such dreamy music, I had to force myself outta there for my one final show of SXSW….
“Living out the days and nights in absolute fearNever knowing when and where thethreat of the undead draws nearThoughts of…
“Now, listen up She’s a razor sharp If she don’t get her way She’ll slice you apart Now she’s a…
“Oh, they should have knownNot to play with the powers of HellSome people have lost their waySome people have lost…
“I’m the walking dudeI can see all the worldTwist your minds with fearI’m the man with the powerAmong the living,…
“And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I’m dying Are…
“The sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive And the sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive, keeps me alive…
“It’s early morning, the sun comes out Last night was shaking and pretty loud My cat is purring, it scratches…
“We hold each other closer, as we shift to overdrive And everything goes rushing by, with every nerve alive We…
“I could talk about my world How you brought about ruin I could talk about your greed If you want…
“Always lived, very quiet lifeI ain’t never did no wrongNow I know that life without youHas been too lonely too…