While The Blow and Love Inks were providing danceable pop on the Red 7 outdoor stage, the indoor room at Red 7 felt like a whole different era of rock. 70’s glam-rock infused the evening with performances by Diane Coffee (featuring once-Foxygen-drummer Shaun Fleming) and Nashville-based band Those Darlins.
Crunchy, classic rock guitars and 60s-era psychedelic reverb dominated during both sets by the two bands that channel the work of Bowie, Rolling Stones, and T-Rex. Diane Coffee recently dropped a debut effort, My Friend Fish, out now on Western Vinyl. Onstage, frontman Shaun Fleming was a madman; sporting a knee-length overcoat with a scarf tied around his neck, Fleming belted out lyrics and chatted gregariously between songs, calling Austin the band’s second home.
Headlining the night, Those Darlins played a set of songs that ranged from full on rock and roll to soulful folk-rock. Colorfully dressed fans danced wildly as the band rocked through their set, enhancing the evening’s experience. Set highlights included the transfixing guitar hook of “Oh God” and the up-tempo, punk-leaning “Optimist.” Those Darlins possess a true rock and roll spirit onstage as they power through fuzzy rock songs, which are defined by Jessi Zazu’s distinctively gritty vocals.
The indoor and outdoor shows at Red 7 on Saturday displayed varied facets of the current tendencies within independent, showcasing four highly talented artists, each deserving of your patronage and attention.
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