Written and Photos by Bang Ho Having experienced the magic that is Yola in the Central Presbyterian Church when she came through Austin for SXSW last year –it’s hard to imagine the show at Scoot Inn could compare, but Yola shattered expectations and put on a show that was arguably even …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Saint Motel kept not only your ears entertained, but your eyes, as well as they, brought the Motion Picture Show to Emo’s. As they leave the saintmotelevision era behind, it’s only natural their show has grown from TV to the silver screen theme. Playing in …
Written by Christine Rivera and Photos by Bang Ho Playing a mix of classic and holiday songs, Hanson took to the stage and kept fans entertained at (in their words) a ‘weird Christmas party’. Through 25 songs, the trio and supporting band put on a fun and energetic show, and the …
Quintessential indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club kicked out the jams at Austin’s ACL Live! Touring their 2019 album False Alarm brought a huge LED backdrop for eye catching graphics and an Open Mike Eagle cameo. The beautiful music from one of the best albums of the year keep the …
Vancouver rockers, Peach Pit swang by ACL Live to sooth the restless with their sweet guitar solos and groovy indie tunes! This was the perfect music for a cool November evening in Austin. Don’t miss a chance to catch them live!
Written and Photos by Bang Ho There are few duos that rock as hard as Matt and Kim, and they brought the party to a new level at Emo’s as they celebrated the 10th anniversary of their second album “Grand.” Even after seeing them innumerable times, they still surprise with endless …
Written by Craig McGreggor Following life at a music festival, it always takes a few days to re calibrate to the normal world. UTOPiAfest is one that provides such homeliness and warmth during your stay that you truly miss the environment from which you just left. Following a very torrential …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Peter Hook and the Light are masters of their craft and had Emo’s dancing for almost three hours to the timeless songs off of Technique and Republic that are approaching 30 years old. Peter Hook is a master bassist and it is evident as they …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho The term “Pop Princess” is thrown out a lot, but Kim Petras makes a compelling case for the oft claimed moniker as demonstrated at her explosive sold out show at Emo’s. Coming off a tour with Troye Sivan last year, she is already back on …
