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Homeboy Sandman, 9/12/2015, Flamingo Cantina, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Homeboy Sandman and DJ Sosa destroyed the stage at Flamingo Cantina for the Itz a Rap: Friends of Sound record store closing party.  He dropped insanely lyrical bars in rapid-fire for the spirited crowd.  Any fan of hip-hop should see Homeboy Sandman ASAP! Homeboy Sandman official site  

Mike Love, 9/8/2015, The North Door, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Mike Love kicked off the mainland portion of his US tour in Austin 9/8 at The North Door less than a week after releasing his exceptional sophomore album “Love Will Find a Way”.  On this, his third trip to Austin he filled out the band by bringing a keyboard and bass player …

UTOPiAfest 2015, Four Sisters Ranch, Utopia, TX: Photos – Write-up

UTOPiAfest is held on the 1000 acre Four Sister’s Ranch in the heart of the Texas Hill country. The fest is 8 miles from small town Utopia, which was to be a Fourierist community of “utopian socialism” but failed.  Since Uvalde county is dry, there are no alcohol sales and …

Now Streaming: Ivan & Alyosha – It’s All Just Pretend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

https://open.spotify.com/album/3O1mUtgGJoUM3NS4GfC4Vw Ivan & Alyosha’s sophomore full length album, It’s All Just Pretend is exceptional!  The album is unmistakable Ivan & Alyosha with songs that feel like sequels to their folk pop hit, “Running for Cover” but it also has tracks that toe the line of psych-rock.  Wonderful diversity in this folk-pop-psych-rock (little …

Fantastic Negrito, 8/28/2015, Lambert’s BBQ, Austin: Photos – Write-up

The Fantastic Negrito (Xavier Dphrepaulezz ) held church in a small room above  Lambert’s BBQ in Austin.  He was joined by Tomas “The Chilean” Salcedo {guitar) , Nate “I gotta go” Pedley (bass),  Ruthie Price (drums) and Demarea Dunwood (keyboard).  Fresh off a short trip to jail, they had the crowd …

Daniel Johnston, 8/22/2015, The Mohawk, Austin: Photos – Write-up

One of the greatest singer-songwriters, Daniel Johnston  delivered his brilliant and unique songs for the adoring crowd.  Glen Hansard of The Swell Season joined Daniel for a reunion performance of “Life in Vain” from their 2008 Austin City Limits taping.  The performance was enchanting and you do not want to miss the …

Photos-Write up: Jeff Rosenstock, 8/18/2015, Red 7, Austin

Jeff Rosenstock of The Arrogant Sons of Bitches and Bomb the Music Industry destroyed one of the last shows at Red 7 in Austin before it closes August 28th.  Opening with his piano pop jam “Nausea” the crowd sang along and stayed in high spirits for the remainder of the show.  This pit was …

Music Video: Born Ruffians – “We Made It”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 “We Made It” music video from Canadian indie rockers Born Ruffians! Official Website Now it’s your turn.  If there is something here you loved or hated please comment, like, tweet, reblog, post, andor share.

Now Streaming: Fantastic Negrito – Fantastic Negrito Deluxe EP ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Breakout star from Oakland, Fantastic Negrito soothes the soul with his emotive “black roots music for everybody”.  The EP is filled with great music and his live performance is not to be missed.  Standout tracks: Lost in a Crowd and An Honest Man ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Release date: June 24, 2015 Official Site