#austinjukebox

We’re going to be spotlighting each of the bands that will play the upcoming Austin Jukebox #7 (Parts 1 & 2) on May 19th and 20th at Beerland. The first band, Austin-based ST 37, is one that is very near and dear to my heart, and one that I’ve wanted to play Austin Jukebox from the beginning of the series. I’ve actually been saving them for the perfect show, and now here we are.

ST 37 is an incredible band that formed in 1987 and has been in continues existence since… Yes, since 1987, yes, that’s 30 years! And they continue to bring it every show. Just last night they played an incredible show at Sidewinder. They are the perfect band for Austin Jukebox, they play incredible music and continue to amaze their fans at their shows. You’ll have a chance to see them at 9 PM on May 19th at Beerland playing right before Rocket From the Tombs.

Here’s some background on ST 37:

Since their formation in January of 1987, Texas psych/space rock legends ST 37 have released 4 LPs, 2 double LPs, 8 CDs, 5 7” 45s, 8 CDRs, 3 double CDRs, 7 cassettes, and appeared on over 40 compilations and collaborations on labels ranging from Emperor Jones and RRR to Cleopatra and Noiseville. They’ve played over 450 shows and toured extensively all around the United States and Canada. The band has shared the stage with artists like Sonic Youth, Acid Mothers Temple, Faust, Bardo Pond, the Butthole Surfers, Hawkwind, Chrome, Guru Guru, Helios Creed, Indian Jewelry, Suisho no Fune, and many more as well as playing festivals like Terrastock, SXSW, Strange Daze and Flaxfield. They have scored and performed live original soundtracks to the Fritz Lang films Metropolis and Destiny (Der Mude Tod).

Their current lineup reads like a veritable Who’s Who of contemporary southern and western American adventurous music; newest member Matt Turner (Quttinirpaaq, Shit and Shine, bees are black) joins Bobby Baker (Baby Robots, Rubble), Bob Bechtol (Seven Inch Stitch, Thanatopsis Throne) and longterm stalwarts SL Telles (My Education, Moray Eeels), Joel Crutcher (Abigail und Hansel) and Lisa Cameron (Venison Whirled, Three Day Stubble, Roky Erickson’s Evilhook Wildlife E.T., Moist Fist, Glass Eye) to create music unlike anyone else’s.

Below is a link to “A Huge Rare Cheese”, a great song that will give you an idea of what they’re like if you have not yet been exposed to them. I encourage everyone to explore their vast discography in preparation for their appearance at Austin Jukebox #7.