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Photo Album: Ben Folds, 6/15/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, Texas

Ben Folds played to a packed amphitheater at Stubb’s in Austin, 6/16.  Pointing to his set list he let the crowd know that he had “this shit” on the paper but he was going to go with the flow and he did, taking request and playing favorites.  Happy with the …

Photo Album: Black Pistol Fire, 6/12/2015, The Parish, Austin, Texas

Canadian rockers, Black Pistol Fire is a two piece band made up of Kevin McKeown on guitar and vocals and Eric Owen on drums.  Kevin is on the drums too, but only bust out a riff and soar off.  The duo split their time between Toronto and Austin. Black Pistol …

Photo Album: Hooka Hey, 6/10/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, TX

Austin rockers Hooka Hey tore up Stubb’s on 6/10. Their version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Oh Well” needs to be heard live! Hooka Hey Website  

Photo Album: Spirit Animal, 6/10/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, TX

NYC Rock ‘n’ Roll party known as Spirit Animal destroyed Stubb’s Austin with their high-spirited funk rock and roll.  They are a band to see; included on Music Felon’s 2014 SXSW Top Artists and 2015 Best of SXSW.  Everyone should do The Black Jack White with Spirit Animal, Steve Cooper leading …

Photo Album: Ingrid Michaelson, 6/8/2015, ACL Live, Austin, Texas

      Guest write-up from Mario Cohen on Twitter @mario2k4 This is my 2nd time experiencing Ingrid Michaelson live; she did not disappoint. From her stunning and soulful voice to her bubbly stage presence , she led the audience to a great journey of her vocal and instrumental range. …

Photo Album: Ivan and Alyosha, 6/7/2015, Holy Mountain, Austin, Texas

  Ivan and Alyosha, the Seattle folk-pop band tore it up at Holy Mountain in Austin.  Walking on to the Harry Nilsson’s song “Ten Little Indians” was a brave/great move.  Their music had the crowd signing along and dancing.  “Running for Cover” turned the small bar into a full on …

Photo Album: Jukebox the Ghost, 6/8/2015, ACL Live, Austin, TX

Jukebox the Ghost, power piano pop from Washington, D.C. killed it opening for Ingrid Michaelson at ACL Live in Austin.  There set was short but sticky sweet.  The sound from Jukebox the Ghost in the ACL Live venue was astonishing!  Fans screamed from the balcony as they wooed new fans in the pit with their amazing …

Photo Album: Oh Honey, 6/8/2015, ACL Live, Austin, TX

  Brooklyn based Oh Honey brought their indie-folk-pop sound to ACL Live in Austin.  One of the 2015 SXSW buzz bands they did not disappoint outside of the Southby madness.    Foot stomping, clapping, singalongs and good times ensued.   Oh Honey Website Purchase their latest EP:  Oh Honey – Wish …

Photo Album: Joywave, 6/5/2015, X Games, Austin, TX

  Introduced by the skateboarding icon Tony Hawk, Jowave crushed their performance at the X Games.  Read the full review at Examiner.com: Live music review: Joywave sweat it out at X Games Austin Friday Joywave official website Purchase their latest album: Joywave – How Do You Feel Now?