When we announced here on the Emo’s blog that legendary surf-rockers-from-another-dimension Man or Astro-man? were playing a reunion show at 603 Red River we advised that things might get a little out of hand. “This reminds me of our third show ever,” said guitarist Star Crunch (Brian Causey) at one point, “I remember it well, it was a house party right down the street from where I lived.” Whether that’s good or bad was never made clear, but it was obvious that Man or Astro-man rang in one memorable performance complete with beer-spraying fans and space suit costume changes. Check out more photos from their set below.

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Last weekend two of Austin’s mainstay punk bands, Cruiserweight and Riddlin’ Kids, took over Emo’s East in what was a trip down memory lane for most of those in attendance. As both bands officially broke up within the last few years their hometown crowd proved their loyalty, packing out the brand new Emo’s East that had it feeling just as intimate as the days at 603 Red River. Check out more photos below and keep an eye out for some more interactive show recaps here on the Emo’s blog.

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