35 Denton is nearly upon us but navigating this 4 day musical odyssey could be a little daunting given the amount of bands playing over the extended weekend. In an effort to help guide you I have decided to play gig compass – pointing you (hopefully) in the right direction.

Note: these are just the bands that I am stoked on, you can check out the full schedule here.

Thursday - 3/8/12

The Labb – 218 West Oak Street - $20 w/o wristband

Radio UTD presents:

Mikal Cronin:12:30a - 1:30a

Bleached:11:30p - 12:15a

Final Club:10:30p - 11:15p

Old Snack:9:30p - 10:15p

Mikal Cronin is known for his work with the Moonhearts and Ty Segall among others, he is also known for being awesome.

Mellow Mushroom – 217 East Hickory Street - $10 w/o wristband

Dallas Distortion Music presents:

Public Dims:12:30a - 1:30a

War Party:11:30p - 12:15a

Doom Ghost:10:30p - 11:15p

The Rich Hands:9:30p - 10:15p

Rubber Gloves - 411 East Sycamore Street - $25 w/o wristband

DHS Entertainment presents:

OM:12:30a - 1:30a

True Widow:11:30p - 12:15a

Terminator 2:10:30p - 11:15p

Vaults of Zin:9:30p - 10:15p

Friday – 3/9/12

Main Stage 1

Mountain Goats:8:00p - 9:30p

Whiskey Folk Ramblers:6:00p - 6:45p

Hailey’s – 122 West Mulberry Street - $25 w/o wristband

The Indie-Verse presents:

The Hood Internet:12:30a - 1:30a

Class Actress:11:30p - 12:15a

The Burning Hotels:10:30p - 11:15p

Millionyoung:9:30p - 10:15p

THIS IS GOING TO BE THE BEST SHOWCASE OF 35 DENTON!!!!!! COME PARTY WITH THE INDIE-VERSE!

Andy’s – 122 North Locust Street - $15 w/o wristband

High Places:12:30a - 1:30a

Sleep ∞ Over:11:30p - 12:15a

Peopleodian:10:30p - 11:15p

Museum Creatures:9:30p - 10:15p

Dan’s Silverleaf - 103 Industrial Street - $25 w/o wristband

KXT 91.7FM presents:

John Vanderslice:12:30a - 1:30a

Doug Burr:11:30p - 12:15a

The Hope Trust:10:30p - 11:15p

Danny Rush and the DD’s:9:30p - 10:15p

Mellow Mushroom – 217 East Hickory Street - $20 w/o wristband

Daniel Francis Doyle:12:30a - 1:30a

The Blurries:11:30p - 12:15a

Family Fiend:10:30p - 11:15p

Coves:9:30p - 10:15p

Like noise? You’ll love DFD.

Rubber Gloves – 411 East Sycamore Street - $15 w/o wristband

Psychic Ills:12:30a - 1:30a

Woodsman:11:30p - 12:15a

Shiny Around the Edges:10:30p - 11:15p

Baruch the Scribe:9:30p - 10:15p

Woodsman are really, really good live.

Saturday – 3/10/12

Main Stage 1 -

Bun B:8:00p - 9:15p

Devin the Dude:6:00p - 6:45p

Sore Losers:4:15p - 4:45p

AV:2:45p - 3:15p

Rappers will rap.

Main Stage 2 -

Best Coast:7:00p - 7:45p

Atlas Sound:5:00p - 5:45p

Chapter 24:3:30p - 4:00p

Andy’s – 122 North Locust Street - $15 w/o wristband

Bare Wires:12:30a - 1:30a

Natural Child:11:30p - 12:15a

Bad Sports:10:30p - 11:15p

Idiots:9:30p - 10:15p

I couldn’t be more excited about this showcase, I will be at this gig. GARAGE ROCK OVERLOAD!

The Labb – 218 West Oak Street - $20 w/o wristband

Gardens & Villa:12:30a - 1:30a

Oberhofer:11:30p - 12:15a

Sundress:10:30p - 11:15p

The Eastern Sea:9:30p - 10:15p

Oberhofer are REALLY good live.

Denton Square Donuts – 208 West Oak Street - $10 w/o wristband

Dentoneer presents:

Schmillion:12:30a - 1:30a

Paper Robot:11:30p - 12:15a

Soviet:10:30p - 11:15p

Mittenfields:9:30p - 10:15p

Soviet is good annnnnd DONUTS…I don’t think I need to say anymore.

Sunday – 3/11/12

Main Stage 1 -

The Jesus and Mary Chain:8:00p - 9:00p

Dum Dum Girls:6:00p - 6:45p

Thee Oh Sees:4:15p - 4:45p

Dinosaur Feathers:2:45p - 3:15p

This stage is too good, I didn’t even know which band’s video to put up.

Main Stage 2 -

Built to Spill:7:00p - 7:45p

The Raincoats:5:00p - 5:45p

LEGSWEEPER:3:30p - 4:00p

Legends all! My advice for Sunday is to alternate between this stage and Main Stage 1.
You know what they say about too much of a good thing?
It’s awesome.
Main Stage 1 and 2 prove this.

Andy’s – 122 North Locust Street - $20 w/o wristband

Terrible Twos:12:30a - 1:30a

Xray Eyeballs:11:30p - 12:15a

Psychedelic Horseshit:10:30p - 11:15p

Video:9:30p - 10:15p

J&J’s – 118 West Oak Street - $15 w/o wristband

Weekly Tape Deck presents:

White Fence:11:00p - 11:45p

Wet Hair:10:15p - 10:45p

BloodWitch:9:30p - 10:00p

Support our friends at WeeklyTapeDeck!

Rubber Gloves – 411 East Sycamore Street - $20 w/o wristband

Parade of Flesh presents:

Peaking Lights:12:30a - 1:30a

Purling Hiss:11:30p - 12:15a

Midnite Society:10:30p - 11:15p

Treasure Hunt:9:30p - 10:15p

Indie-Verse Ally #1 Parade of Flesh is the best, everyone knows that. Show up and give John of Flesh a hug because he deserves it.

Dan’s Silverleaf – 103 Industrial Street - $20 w/o wristband

American Highway presents!!!!!

Wooden Wand:12:30a – 1:30a

Dust Congress:11:30p – 12:15a

The Angelus:10:30p – 11:15p

Spooky Folk:9:30p – 10:15p

Last but certainly not least, the Indie-Verse’s American Highway has thrown together an excellent showcase that is going to be the perfect end to amazing 4 days of music. Nico works hard, show him you appreciate it by bringing as many friends as possible!

I know it looks like I just listed every show happening during 35 Denton but it’s not my fault….too much goodness.
Roll out to Denton this weekend and have a great time!

We will see you there.

-Nick