Written and Photos by Bang Ho Half of Ingrid Michaelson’s heritage is steeped in Sweden, it comes as no surprise as she demonstrated her mastery of pop music throughout a seven album set list at Stubbs. From slower love songs like “You and I” on the sappy side to somber …
Written by Bang Ho Tired and still recovering from a long Halloween weekend, a raucous Jeff Rosenstock would be the only logical choice for a mid-week Wednesday show. There was no mistake in telling when the set began, people rushed to the front of the stage as soon as the …
Kishi Bashi performed a special Halloween show for fans in Austin. The mood was set with the band arriving on stage in full costume to the theme of Stranger Things. Their unique and soulful chamber pop filled the air and filled fans hearts with love. Continuing with the theme, there …
Laura Gibson brought her beautiful and emotive music to Austin last night. [bbit bandname=”lauragibson”]
Declan McKenna, one of our SXSW 2016 Top 20, made his first stop in Austin outside of that madhouse last night. This time, he was accompanied by his band with Isabel Torres on guitar, Gabrielle King on drums, and Nathan Cox on keys. They started the night off right with …
The Head and The Heart’s positive vibes emanated into the sold out crowd last night; their joyous music and presence enthralled the masses into moving with the music. They opened the set with the incredible song “All We Ever Knew” and continued through their impressive catalog. Mid set, Declan McKenna …
Written by Bang Ho Elle King is not just a musician that keeps the audience grooving, she is also a seasoned entertainer (much like her dad Rob Schneider) that kept the audience hootin’ and hollerin’ throughout the entire show last night with her down to earth anecdotes and jokes. Befitting …
Fantastic Negrito (Xavier Dphrepaulezz) owns the stage from the moment he steps on until the last note! His emotive “blues with punk attitude” filled the room and no one could take their eyes off him. Xavier, along with his band comprised of Tomas Salcedo (guitar), Nathan Pedley (bass), Joshua Nash …
Written by Greg Ackerman South Africans by way of Arizona, KONGOS made a stop at Austin venue, Emo’s Saturday evening in support of their new record, “Egomaniac.” The four brothers Daniel, Dylan, Jesse and Johnny play alternative rock but it’s a far cry from conventional music. Primal drums combine with funk and …
