Category: <span>Concerts</span>

Marian Hill, 9/17/2016, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho What do you get when you mix a live production looping maestro, a jazz musician that plays bass and saxophone, and loungy smooth vocals that ranges from slightly slow/husky to high/fast with immaculate ease? The festival killers Marian Hill that have hit just about every (if not …

People’s Blues of Richmond, 9/15/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

People’s Blues of Richmond tore through a near 2 hour set with the party rock vibes never letting the crowd down.  The phenomenal 90 second title track “Quit or Die” from their fantastic new album is on a whole other level live. The trio creates some of the best blues/psych …

Watsky, 9/6/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Watsky brought his X Infinity tour to Emo’s Austin and gave central Texas a show unlike ones we often get to experience.  Watsky’s unbelievably fast and crystal clear rhymes were as jaw dropping as they are when listening to his recordings. He performed both old and …

Witt Lowry, 9/6/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Witt Lowry, performing second in line for Watsky’s X Infinity tour, left everything on the stage.  Hitting the stage with so much energy and emotion , they controlled the crowd and made Emo’s Austin a real party.  Spending so much time in the crowd with fans …

Daye Jack, 9/6/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton The real surprise of Watsky’s X Infinity tour was the opener Daye Jack. Austin seriously was not ready. This dude spits bars with depth, including his Black Lives Matter anthem with Killer Mike and I left the show a new fan. This guy is gonna be …

Fitz and The Tantrums, 7/24/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos

Fitz and The Tantrums lived up to their name in an epic high energy show at Stubb’s!

Violent Femmes, 7/20/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho When seeing a band that’s been around for three and a half decades, it’s a treat and a surprise to see what will be played.  While some bands worry about playing their hits early in the set, Violent Femmes jumped started their show with Blister in …

Lost Bayou Ramblers, 7/20/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos

Lost Bayou Ramblers impressed, opening for the Violent Femmes with high energy Cajun jams! [bbit bandname=”LostBayouRamblers”]  

Homeboy Sandman, 7/15/2016, Barracuda, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton To get the party started for Aesop Rock’s Impossible Kid tour, Homeboy Sandman brought fire. Working the crowd like a headliner, he dropped bars with depth like only he can. As icing on the cake, he joined Aesop to perform as Lice, their side project that …