Beyond the collection of songs is an entire world of Buckley appreciation that flourishes all over the globe: his listeners are devotees, celebrating his life and work each year on his birthday. ...

Austin-based outfit the Unfortunate Heads (not to be confused with unfortunate pants, which should, in fact, be returned for a full refund before the window of opportunity closes and you're stuck with that particular plaid monstrosity hanging in your closet like a bad memory) are apparently on the verge of wrapping up their next album, which, while exciting, means that they'll be out of the limelight for a bit. Catch them before they get their noses to the grindstone and disappear from the public eye for the next month while they get that record all sorted out. ...

We here at Austinist jump at the chance to catch shows upstairs at Lamberts, home of fancy bar-b-que. What really sets this restaurant apart is they've developed into a terrifically diverse musical venue, showcasing Austin's best acts in an intimate setting with great sound, to boot....

Sometimes you hear bands that are just meant, like, by the sheer nature of their music, for the soundtrack of a badass film--a preferably artsy film, and quite possible violent. Surely, when that movie is indomitably un-Hollywood, it's makes for all the better listening, as the somewhat problematically named Horse + Donkey headline a nice little set tonight at Lamberts Downtown Barbeque, a fine dining establishment and music house in the heart of the 2nd Street district. Sounding not terribly unlike a European-influenced and pop-suppressant version of recent indie hypesters Tapes N Tapes, Horse + Donkey mushes a churningly forward-moving bass rhythm, jangling surfer guitars, steady percussion, and confident vocals into music it'd be no shock hearing as the credits roll. ...

There is absolutely no reason to stay in on Friday evening. Whether it's DJ Shadow at La Zona Rosa or Future Clouds and Radar at The Parish, downtown offers you a wide variety of music to kick off your weekend....

With all due respect, It's easy to get lost in the scuffed gloss of Austin's rather self-aware indie-rock scene. Take it from us, and we honestly love the damned thing, in all of its shabby hipster glory. We just sometimes need a change of pace to keep a healthy perspective on all the different pockets of music in this crazy burg. This evening, we encourage you, if you're so inclined, to join us for an evening of solid, unconventional artistry in a scene that is thriving and gaining Austin national recognition for something other than our hallowed go-to bands. ...