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Franz Ferdinand, 5/9/2017, Emo’s, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Written and photos by Bang Ho Franz Ferdinand is one of those bands that are hard to fully describe in one sound, having been around for sixteen years with five albums and some line up changes in between.  Their dedicated fan base are a testament to their virtuosity –during the first …

Hurray for the Riff Raff and Waxahatchee, 4/28/2018, Levitation, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho The closing night of Levitation at the Mohawk was a perfect night of female empowerment with Hurray for the Riff Raff and Waxahatchee on the bill.  Hurray for the Riff Raff’s Alynda Segarra masterfully blends her smooth crooning melodies with calls to address the myriad …

2018 Moontower Comedy Festival, Austin, 4/18-21/2018 Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho The comedy juggernaut Moontower Festival came to town with its laughter filled programming.  Whether you were there for the comedy circuit main stays that provide tear filled laughs or fresh new comers on the rise proving they can entertain with the best, there was plenty of …

“Weird Al” Yankovic, Moontower Comedy Festival, Paramount Theatre, Austin, 4/21/2018 Photos – Review

Written by Greg Ackerman Photos by James ATX   If you didn’t understand what the king of parody comedy, “Weird Al” Yankovic intended to tour this year with his “The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill Advised Vanity Tour” it’s all in the name. Instead of his customary concert setup with costumes, visuals and the latest …

VÉRITÉ, 3/2/2018, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho VÉRITÉ has sold out the last few shows she has played in Austin, if not all of them.  When she got on stage at Scoot Inn, her voice resonated through everyone, perfectly riding the line between a slower ballad and an outright dance party.  Each …

Japanese Breakfast, 4/10/2018, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Japanese Breakfast/Michelle Zauner came out on stage full of energy in white high stop sneakers lit up with LEDs and a beautiful white one piece Super Saiyan armor style jump suit with the protruded shoulder pads, much in the way of Vegeta.  Not only …

Panic! At the Disco, 3/31/2018, 3Ten, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho While SXSW has been over for a few weeks, that didn’t stop Panic! At The Disco from performing a last minute pop up show in the intimate 3Ten venue in Austin for hardcore fans.  The show was announced the morning of the show, fans …

Electric Six, 3/30/2018, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by  Bang Ho Electric Six hit main stream success in 2003 with their singles Danger! High Voltage and Gay Bar and have produced fourteen albums since.  The sold out show at Stubb’s was a a raucous fun time; their funk infused disco metal anthems had people laughing …

uuskhy – “The way she was watching me” (Track Premiere)

New dark electro-pop from Chicago act uuskhy’s upcoming album ‘Drain the Maker’ – “The Way She Was Watching Me”!