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

Dual Core, 3/25/2016, Dozen Street, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Phil Barton Dual Core, of the nerdcore hip-hop world, blessed Austin last night with a true party.  The in-your-face performance, hanging from rafters, jumping off of monitors, and spitting lyrics that would make your IT guys head spin was a breath of fresh air in the world of …

SXSW 2016 3/11/2016-3/20/2016, Austin, Photos – Write-up

SXSW has ended. The most wonderful time of year has passed.  Thousands of artists and tens of thousands of SXSW attendees have returned home.  Some have fallen in love with Austin and plan to move here as soon as possible and a few have extended their vacation for a little longer …

Atmosphere, 3/4/16, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Bang Ho Rap veterans Atmosphere ran the gamut between slow spoken word rap with songs like Sunshine and fast bangers. They dug deep into their discography and performed Dirty Girl from Slug’s time in Felt with Murs of Living Legends. Whether it’s your first time seeing this group …

Bronze Radio Return, 3/3/16, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Bronze Radio Return performed a extraordinary concert, walking the fine line of alternative, dance and folk.  Hints of each of theses sounds made for a perfect balance of truly enjoyable  live music!  The crowd was feeling the vibe too, enthusiastically singing along and moving their asses.  This is near the …

Grizfolk, 2/21/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Grizfolk the 5 piece alt rock band tore-up Stubb’s in the middle of their first headlining tour.  The crowd bounced and sang along to the catchy ear-worms such as Troublemaker, Bob Marley and many more.  After finishing the set they step off the stage for a group photo.  Grizfolk’s tour is …

Knox Hamilton, 2/21/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Knox Hamilton killed their performance playing to a packed room at Stubb’s.  Boots was on point despite the meat sweats induced by the stop in Austin.  Last fall they were signed to  Virgin Records and their upcoming album is being mixed now.  Knox Hamilton is not a concert to miss! Knox Hamilton …

Sweet Spirit, 2/11/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Sweet Spirit is not the band that you would expect sandwiched between two post-punk rock bands but they owned it and the stage.  Sabrina (lead vocals) acknowledge the difference but still threw down the indie disco party that Sweet Spirit is known for.  They are a staple of the Austin music …

Jukebox the Ghost, 2/6/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer GypsyShelly Jukebox the Ghost member’s Ben Thornewill (on piano) and Tommy Siegel (on guitar) bounce back and forth on vocals with an energy that is amplified by the rhythmic pounding of percussionist Jesse Kristin. Momentum builds at break neck speed from the opening note to the show’s exhilarating end. …

The Family Crest, 2/6/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer GypsyShelly The Family Crest welcomes you as one of their own with open arms and sincere songs that make you feel at home and ready to rock! The crowd, bound by the mutual love of music that pulses through their veins, instantly unites as one! With seven spectacular musicians …