Have you heard
of
The Good Music Club yet? It was started
earlier this year by KUT’s Laurie Gallardo. She decided to
build on the popularity of her "Austin Music Minute" radio
segments by partnering with filmmaker Richard Whymark.
Together they hold free monthly tapings of local bands at
ND,
where they create high quality HD videos the bands can then
use to promote their stuff. The Club is young, but it’s
clear they’ve developed a winning formula, and you can
expect them to continue producing incredible videos.
The Good Music Club has worked with some of my local
favorites like Not In The Face, The Sour Notes, and Quiet
Company, but it's also been a great way for me to discover
new bands (which I guess is the whole point). One act I
found through the Club that I simply cannot get enough is
The Blind Pets. They meld punk, garage,
and a bit of sludge into a potent and heavy mix. It reminds
me a lot of early Mudhoney and Bleach-era Nirvana,
especially on the live recordings currently playing on the
The Good Music Club
radio station. I’m amazed I hadn’t heard
of the band sooner. I recently bought their 2011 album
Sweet Tooth, and I’m kicking myself for not finding out
about them earlier. You can be assured I’ll be front and
center for their next Austin show.
:The
Blind Pets - Sweet Tooth:
:The
Blind Pets - Superficial:
:The
Blind Pets - Signature Move:
By the way, on
Friday, June 29 The Good Music Club is hosting its sixth
taping, and you’re welcome to be a part of the live
audience. Simply sign up on the event’s Facebook
page to check out a great show featuring
Slowtrain,
Scorpion Child,
Melogrand, and
My
Jerusalem.
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