September 12-22 Eric's Trip 🎸 Many Things Wicked This Way Come
IT'S BEEN AN interesting week in the music world. R&B/Funk legend Frankie Beverly passed away; in one of her trademark calculated and precise social media posts, Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris right after the debate last Tuesday; and camp glam queen Chappell Roan won the award for Best New Artist at the MTV VMAs.
Theoretically, it should be getting cooler in Vegas, which sets in motion the fall music season. There'll be plenty of festivals to talk about in the weeks ahead, but right now we have some acts priming us for Spooky Szn.
Most of the picks this week lean into the alternative and punk realms, so get your Goth makeup and studded bracelets ready!
Tribunal
September 13: A Vancouver metal group featuring a classically trained cellist? Sign me the $%&@ up! If you enjoy crunchy, heavy metal like Iron Maiden or Black Sabbath, this is definitely a show worth checking out. Sinwave. Doors at 8 pm. $12 advance. $15 day of show.
Funk Freaks
September 14: Funk Freaks Records are launching a funk dance party series soundtracked only by the best finds on vinyl. When the sun sets, get ready to boogie. The Usual Place. $10.
Sexual Purity
September 14: Ironic band names are par for the course in the music world. Sexual Purity creates a sensual and captivating atmosphere using synth-fueled, dark disco tracks akin to New Order. Swan Dive. Doors at 7 pm. Show at 9 pm $10 advance. $15 day of show.
Zombie Rumble
September 15: AREA15 x DRAGSTRIP ZOMBIES Classic Cars presents the inaugural classic car show and Punk Rock music festival. Featuring over one hundred classic cars, vendors, food + drinks and live music featuring Face To Face, The Bronx, and Tsunami Bomb.
AREA15. $30 for Car Show Only. $35 for Car Show with Concert. Doors at noon. Music starts at 5:30 pm.
DV8
September 19: Anyone else watch The Aviator and suddenly really want to learn how to swing dance? If that includes you, DV8 is just what you're looking for, buster! Hear some of Vegas' most talented musicians perform the classics, and come early for lessons on how to dance along!
The Space. Doors/Lessons at 8:30 pm. Show at 10 pm. $24.
PUNK ROCK IS BEAUTIFUL
September 21: I looked at the bill for this show and said, "Man that's just every punk rock band in Vegas. Awesome."
This all-ages punk rock festival, sponsored by the Punk Rock Museum, is a benefit for the Vegas Pet Rescue Project. So when you get decked in the mosh pit, remember it's for a good cause. The Space. Doors at 3 pm. Festival starts at 4 pm. $20 advance. $25 day of show. ✦
