Rod Gator w/ Otis the Destroyer and Jake Lloyd
Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM CDT
The Far Out Lounge and Stage, 78745
Description
The Far Out Lounge
Doors at 7p
$10 adv/$15 dos
All Ages
You can take the Gator out of Louisiana, but you can't take Louisiana out of the Gator.
Years before launching his career as an internationally-celebrated southern songwriter, Rod Gator grew up in the Louisiana backcountry, making trips to his family's crayfish pond while absorbing the sounds, stories, and swampy swagger of his surroundings.
"My dad is an old-school Cajun guy who wanted to name me 'Gator,'" he says. "He's got a good sense of humor, and I think he was also a big fan of Burt Reynolds' Gator films, which were a hit at the drive-ins in the '70s."
Gator's mother didn't approve of the suggestion, and the boy was christened "Rod Melancon" instead. It was under that name that he first made his stand as a musician, releasing four albums — including 2019's critically-lauded ‘Pinkville’ — that blended Louisiana soul with greasy country-rock, Texas blues, and electrified funk. Rod's music didn't just nod to the American South; it created its own sonic geography, too, channeling everything from the dark, cinematic sweep of Los Angeles (where he moved as an 18 year-old actor) to the amplified twang of Austin (his adopted hometown for nearly half a decade). With 2021's ‘For Louisiana’, he blends that diverse sound with sharply-written songs that take a hard look at his old stomping grounds. This isn't just a love letter to Louisiana — it's also an examination of the state's hard-to-love struggles with social justice, political reform, and natural disasters. For a frontman who's at the top of his game — writing every song, leading a multi-cultural band of road warriors, and whipping up his own musical gumbo — there's never been a better time to level up while still embracing his roots. That's why he's adopting a new name. A name with humor, heritage, and a bit of a bite: Rod Gator.
* * *
The Far Out Lounge is located at 8504 South Congress. Winner of Best New Venue at the Austin Music Awards 2020.
http://www.thefaroutaustin.com/
* * *
All sales are final unless the event is canceled or postponed.
Location
The Far Out Lounge and Stage, 78745