If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Austin. From DJ sets by international artists to the next installment of the Rock and Roll Playhouse series for kids, here are the local shows worth checking out this weekend.
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Epistrophy Arts presents Fire!
First, the trio of saxophonist Mats Gustafsson, bassist Johan Berthling and drummer Andreas Werlin bring the sound of their group, Fire!, to The North Door on Saturday. It plays improvised music and draw on influences from free jazz, psychedlic rock and noise, and BBC Music called their performance, "A white-knuckle ride from start to finish."
When: Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m.-midnight
Where: The North Door, 501 Brushy St.
Admission: $15 (students, artists and seniors); $20 (general admission); $30 (Patron and supporter (priority seating))
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Cloudchord ft. Soul Food Horns @ Mohawk
Also on Saturday, Emmy Award-winning guitarist and Electronic Musician Derek VanScoten is playing at the Mohawk. His style is called "aggressively chill" by soundcloud.com.
When: Saturday, March 30, 9 p.m.
Where: Mohawk, 912 Red River St.
Admission: $12 (GA Advance)
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BlackTone presents: tINI (Part of the Gang, Berlin)
Or, rest up for a blistering four-hour set as BlackTone presents international DJ tINI on Saturday at a location that will be revealed on Saturday morning. The artist is known for her house and techno music.
When: Saturday, March 30, 10 p.m.
Where: Location TBA.
Admission: $30. More ticket options available.
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The Music of Talking Heads for Kids @ Mohawk
Lastly, the Mohawk is hosting the next series of the Rock and Roll Playhouse with music from the Talking Heads for kids on Sunday. On top of dancing and rocking out to the group's hits, such as "Wild Wild Life," "Take Me to the River," "Burning Down the House" and more, there will be games, stories and more for kids.
When: Sunday, March 31, 11 a.m.
Where: Mohawk, 912 Red River St.
Admission: $12 (GA Advance)
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