Tag: <span>Concert</span>

Neon Desert Music Festival 2016, El Paso, TX: Photos – Write-up

Written by ManVsParty This Memorial Day Weekend, the Neon Desert Music Festival celebrated its 6th year in El Paso, TX. Music festivals have become common place all around the country so standing out is key. Although relatively young compared to larger festivals here in Austin or around the country, Neon Desert …

Holiday Mountain, 5/14/16, Parish, Austin, Photos

From bio: Coming from the “Keep-It-Weird” capital of Austin, Texas, electronic duo Holiday Mountain pushes a genre-expanding sound, fusing together their affinity for EDM, hip-hop, and pop to create a force so strong, even NPR concedes that “resistance is futile”. “After witnessing their atomic live set, you’ll be rendered breathless,” …

Blue Healer, 5/14/16, Parish, Austin, Photos

From bio: Born out of the belief that music should be fun, BLUE HEALER cruised into the Austin scene in 2015 with the ease of your first high school set of wheels – the wheels you got to second-base in on a neon-tinged Friday night. Mixing distorted upright bass, shimmering guitar, …

Knox Hamilton, 5/19/2016, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Knox Hamilton sounded phenomenal at the Parish! The up-and-coming pop superstars are touring to support their EP How’s Your Mind.  Despite the late start due to an audio issue, the set was a non-stop dance party! Boots Copeland (lead vocals, guitar) with his brother Cobo Copeland (drum, vocals), Drew Buffington (guitar), and Taylor Flynn …

Symmetry, 5/19/2016, Parish, Austin, Photos

From their bio – Relentless. It’s the word that best describes Symmetry, a progressive pop/rock band based out of Los Angeles. Striving to touch one’s heart and soul through their music, this innovative band consists of Michael Campbell (vocals), Jared Hara (guitar), Will Weiner (bass) and Max D’Anda (drums). These …

Brick + Mortar, 4/28/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

The truly independent alt-rock deities, Brick + Mortar stopped by Austin in support of their album Dropped.  It’s an exacting name for the first record they released after getting dropped by their label.  Nonetheless, it is a phenomenal album and the work sounds even better live! Brick + Mortar pulled …

Diet Cig, 4/28/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho Diet Cig demands unequivocal attention with singer/guitarist Alex’s high kicking across every inch of the stage (including on top of the bass drum) and furious drumming from Noah. Taking breaks to connect with the audience, Alex recounted stories (one involved her accidentally getting a whole band arrested …

San Fermin, 5/3/2016, Parish, Austin, Photos – Review

Written by Greg Ackerman Brooklyn Baroque pop act San Fermin stopped in Austin Tuesday at The Parish in support of their 2015 release, Jackrabbit. A good-sized crowd gathered at our favorite Sixth Street venue to catch an elegant set by a band that one could say is part of the New …

AudioDamn!, 5/1/2016, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-Up

AudioDamn! put on  killer show in Austin opening for Highly Suspect!  The three piece, Germany\Austrian band enthralled the crowd with their genre bending music.  Combining R&B, soul, rock and pop they have made some of the most fun rock music around today.   Comprised of singer/guitarist Oliver “Oli” Wimmer, guitarist …