Bands we follow from their first show often hold a special place in our hearts. Even more so if they turn out to develop into something as great as Modrag. Bragging rights aside, we’ve loved Modrag from the start. They are an all hands on deck sort of outfit. The controlled chaos element of the psych-rock spectrum and that rare case when a band has just the right mix of influences and modern creativity.
The songs of Ron Davy, Cliff Real, T.L. Ford and Tom Hartman are no doubt torchbearers of the small town garage rock of the 60’s but no band gets out of the 21st century unscathed by modern influence. When it comes out the other end for Modrag it sounds like Lonlilust (featured below). What sounds to us like Iggy and Suicide left the space echo running. They’ve been busier than ever in the past few months touring and playing around Austin in what is quickly becoming the predominant scene of our city. Friday night the fellas play at the famous Continental Club to what will no doubt be some very surprised tourists and die hard fans alike.