The Spazmatics, an 80s and 90s new wave tribute band, perform live on the ballroom stage with their signature costumes and choreography.
The Spazmatics are back at Speakeasy on Wednesday, July 22, for another night of 80s and 90s new wave. They've been an Austin tradition since 2004, and they're still doing the same thing they started with: playing the best—and sometimes the worst—of the 1980s. The whole thing is built as a weekly series, so it's less of a one-off concert and more of a regular Wednesday night that turns into a full-on party of throwback hits.
The music is only half the draw. The four performers dress the part in suspenders, a pin-wheel hat, a helmet, and a neck brace, and they bring an emotional support chicken onto the stage. They pair charmingly bad dance choreography with jokes that make your dad smirk, and the whole act is as much about the performance as it is about the songs. It's a tribute band that doesn't take itself seriously, and that's exactly why it works.
If you've never seen them, it's a good place to start with the 80s. They've been at this for over two decades, and they've built the night around the idea of a weekly hangout rather than a big event. It's the kind of show that's easy to drop into on a weeknight without needing a whole plan around it.
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Doors open at 8 PM, and the band begins at 9:45 PM, so there's plenty of time to grab a drink and settle in before they take the stage. Tickets are $10, and the show is for ages 18 and over. You can find them at Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave, in downtown Austin.
