Category: <span>Write-up</span>

The Wild Now, 4/14/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by GypsyShelly The Wild Now has discovered the recipe for success, combining the dynamic determination of two inspired and ambitious musicians and infusing their sound with all of the crucial ingredients to achieve musical excellence and stand out in a crowd. Similar to the decadent birthday cake brought on …

Boss Battle, 4/13, The Sidewinder, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by ManVsParty Boss Battle is a local (Austin) 3 piece alternative band. Their sound gravitates from hard to prog with some elements of psych. The energy from their female lead, definitely got the crowd ready for the out of town acts. [bbit bandname=”bossbattle”]

Bogan Via, 4/13, The Sidewinder, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by ManVsParty Bogan Via is a two piece band from Phoenix.Their sound is a quiet sort of folk electronic pop. The bands sounded like an upbeat version of recent visitor Beach House. The harmonies between the two members on top of their synthesizers and computer samples had everyone in the …

Son Little, Shakey Graves and Dr. Dog, 4/9, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer ManVsParty Saturday night Stubb’s was host to a sold out show featuring Son Little, Shakey Graves and Dr. Dog The crowd was still trickling in when Son Little took stage at about 8:30, he quietly strummed and sang Antidote by Travis Scott as his band took the stage. What …

New Beat Fund, 4/8, The Sidewinder, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Bang Ho New Beat Fund is one of those bands that are hard to categorize. As soon as you think you’ve got their sound labeled, you listen to another song and their sound changes. They ranged from fun beach/wave rock to a jam/funk sound with Anthony Kiedis tinged …

American Authors, 4/8, The Sidewinder, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Bang Ho While American Authors has only been around by name for roughly 4 years, the band has been together since 2006 under the previous moniker The Blue Pages. A huge full sound fit for a bigger venue, the veteran band had such a commanding presence. Once one …

They Might be Giants, 3/31, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Review

Guest writer Greg Ackerman How does a music fan and journalist live for 45 years and not see a They Might Be Giants (TMBG) performance until March 31 when the prolific indie-pop act landed at Stubb’s BBQ for an appearance at the venue? No idea. This is an experienced live …

Logic, 3/25/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Phil Barton Logic’s highly anticipated Incredible World Tour does anything but disappoint.  His crystal clear technical lyrics amazing stage production brings you to the exact place in time his latest album, The Incredible True Story, takes place.  Logic’s show is nothing short of dialed.  If you are lucky …

Dizzy Wright, 3/25/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Phil Barton Straight from Las Vegas, Nevada, Dizzy Wright brought fire, smoke, and positive vibes.  With his hot bars over the earth pounding beats laid down by DJ Hopper, Dizzy pulls the crowd closer and closer.  At the end of the night, you know it was a party.  …