Calliope Musicals is one of Austin’s best live music experiences. The group manifests party vibes to each audience with beautiful songs and a high-energy performance. This freezing night during Free Week Austin 2017 was no exception. The band got the packed crowd jumping, singing along and most importantly, sporting big …
The Eastern Sea always delivers an awesome live performance and this show was no different. Their unique prog-pop songs resonated with the crowd; their haunting melodies and vocals were perfectly suited for the cold winter night. If you crave beautifully well crafted music, make sure you catch The Eastern Sea …
The Canvas People’s beautiful vocal harmonies and sweet guitar licks had the crowd bopping to the beat. Their sophomore album City Boy Slump was released on the 27th of November and the fresh songs translated perfectly into a live performance. The crowd sang along with their single Astronaut and even yelled …
Rising rock star Lucy Dacus blew minds and melted faces with her beautiful vocals and catchy hooks. Her debut album “No Burden” rightfully landed on many top album list of 2016, including NPR’s Bob Boilen’s Top 10 Albums of 2016! The abbreviated set for the KGSR’s 26th Anniversary Party gave …
Indie rockers Kurt Vile and the Violators played a killer set at the KGSR’s 26th Anniversary Party. The sound was perfection in the iconic Moody Theater, home of Austin City Limits tapings. They did not disappoint as they tore through a full set for the sold out crowd. A highlight …
Written by Phil Barton The Gypsy punks Gogol Bordello stopped into Austin and gave a much needed break from what has been a very difficult week for so many. I can only describe them as an endurance band that sprints the entire way through their 2 hour set. Their shows …
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 …
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 …
