Written by Greg Ackerman Photos by James ATX Australian rock band Gang of Youths performed to a sold-out Antone’s Nightclub Thursday, October 4 to kick off weekend one of Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL Fest). The Sydneysiders played the Honda Stage at ACL Fest on Saturday to a fairly large crowd given …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Usually, Jenny Lewis performs on bigger stages such as Stubbs and festivals, so it was quite a treat to see her dazzling in her return to a cozy and packed Gruene Hall. Drawing from her extensive discography from a myriad of projects since 1998, she …
Written by James ATX Some nerdcore royalty kicked off their fall tour in Austin on Wednesday! Schaffer the Darklord (STD) started things with some sex positive and socially conscious bars. Schaffer even dipped into a few new songs from the debut album from The Department of Darkness, a new project …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Liz Phair was the embodiment of 90s indie rock girl power as she thrilled the sold out show at Mohawk, armed with a multitude of electric guitars, orange amps, and a commanding voice that was sweet and strong. Looking around, there was no question die-hard …
Written by Phil Barton Photos by James ATX Watsky’s second stop on his Welcome to the Family tour was at the Historic Scoot Inn in Austin, Texas. Not only did the set list include crowd favorites, but he also gave us a sneak peek at some unreleased music from his upcoming album. …
Written by Bang Ho Photos by James ATX Sons of an Illustrious Father are a humble three piece outfit that filled the Stubbs venue with so many different kinds of sounds and music. Before the show began, Ezra Miller (drummer/singer) offered ear plugs to the audience and handed some out from a …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Kim Petras proved that not only is she the Princess of Pop to a sold out ACL live audience, she showed she was more than just a pretty face that could sing as she entertained and worked the crowd into a whirl of adulation and …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Lucius, a harmonizing duo backed by three extremely talented musicians, filled the historic Paramount with music that pleased the ears and sent shivers through the soul. Usually audiences applaud after the performance, but like a congregation moved at Sunday service –the Lucius fans at the …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho The Turquoise Jeep artist line up may change throughout the years, but Flynt Flossy and the energy of the rap collective are a constant. Ever the quintessential entertainers as well as musicians, their music had everyone in the crowd thoroughly entranced and dancing. Between inviting …
