Music Felon

Tech N9ne, 4/26/2015, Emo’s, Austin, TX

Tech N9ne is a rap god! He kicked off the show with a countdown and descended in a cloud of fog. All the theatrics could not compete with his rapid-fire flow. One of the fastest rappers in the game, he did not disappoint the packed house at Emo’s Austin. From …

Little Dragon 4/26/2017, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Little Dragon put on a spectacular show that was a non stop visual and auditory deluge. Not only did Yukimi Nagano (vocalist of Little Dragon) have three costume changes, each costume was a work of art with individual styles all of their own. Her …

P.O.S 2/15/2017, Barracuda Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho There’s no mistake, P.O.S is not only healthy following a successful kidney transplant, but he is back full force on the stage.  P.O.S debuted new music off of his new album “Chill, Dummy,” backed by DJ Fundo spinning the beats and a sequencer by his …

2017 Moontower Comedy Festival, Austin, 4/19-22/2017 Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho In city rife with a surplus of festivals, the Moontower Comedy Festival is a perfect example of a festival that has not reached over-saturated levels and is well curated. Perfectly positioned downtown Austin centered around the headliner stage at the iconic Paramount Theatre, venues were super …

Puddles Pity Party, Moontower Comedy Festival, Paramount Theatre, Austin, 4/20/2017 Photos – Write-up

Puddles Pity Party is a laugh riot with a heart of gold.  Performing as sad clown Pierrot, Puddles bends the mime routine by adding beautifully resounding vocals.  Puddles made their way to the stage earlier to stop and take selfies with a few fans.  Puddles’ reaction to the Moontower Comedy Fest intro had …

Sweet Spirit, 3/31/2017, Barracuda Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Sweet Spirit treated Austin to a record release show at the Barracuda and they have, once again, exceeded my expectations.  This is one of the most consistently awesome live bands I’ve ever seen.  Every show is a party and they go 100% from the beginning to …

TINNAROSE, 3/31/2017, Barracuda Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton What do you call seven of some of the most talented musicians Austin has to offer on a stage barely big enough to hold them?  The answer is TINNAROSE.  Fronted by Devon McDermott and Morris Ramos, TINNAROSE’s amazing vocals and musical talents seemed to be too large …

Canvas Kyle, 3/25/2017, Alta’s Cafe Austin, Photos

On a perfect Spring evening in Austin, Canvas Kyle aka The Canvas People with only Kyle, played a remarkable acoustic set for the Prints and Pints party at Alta’s Cafe. Catch the full band 4/1 at Stubb’s! [bbit bandname=”TheCanvasPeople”]

Luck Reunion 2017 – Photos – Write-up

Nestled just west of Austin is Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch. Once a year the site becomes home to the Luck Reunion.  Hundreds of people that are lucky enough to score one of the capped attendance tickets are treated to the best music there is.  The 4th annual Reunion went fantastic.  Rain …