Tag: <span>live music</span>

Quiet Company, 11/5/2017, Emo’s, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho   Quiet Company embraces the dark real side of life in their music with a comedic edge, power chords, and a beat that keeps you dancing. In a perfect match, they opened for Everclear at Emo’s, covering topics of divorce and self introspection while keeping the audience …

Lupe Fiasco, 11/3/2017, The Belmont, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and photos by Craig McGreggor   “It’s coming,” proclaimed Lupe Fiasco to a near sold-out Belmont venue regarding his next albums, Drogas Waves.  Honestly, I don’t think anyone is holding their breathe or minds the wait when given the chance to see him live at the intimate venue for the …

ROZES, 10/20/2017, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho   ROZES is the perfect combination of melodic synth work and beautiful vocals that register power whether in the lower or upper registers without having to raise the volume.  While she hit fame with her song Roses with the Chain Smokers, her songs transcend that genre …

MAGIC GIANT, 10/22/2017, Antone’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

MAGIC GIANT is an unstoppable force!  Their live performance echoes the good vibes their music brings.  It is a non-stop party from the moment they hit the stage til the final applause.  The crowd screamed and happily clapped along to their singles as well as the lesser known songs in their …

Alvvays, 10/12/2017, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and photos by Bang Ho   Alvvays are a Canadian band that are no stranger to Austin; they’ve opened Stubb’s for Chvrches, played a huge festival stage during Fun Fun Fun Fest, and felt right at home at the sold out packed Mohawk show.  While the band is labeled dream …

Cherry Glazerr, 10/12/2017, Stubb’s, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton   L.A.’s indie rock band, Cherry Glazerr, stopped in Austin to set the mood for headliner Foster the People.  Not being on my music radar, I was unsure of what I was in for but was pleasantly surprised.  The female fronted band brought tons of energy …

Foster the People, 10/12/2017, Stubb’s, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton   Foster the People gave Austin music goers an extra credit chance to see them outside of the Austin City Limits Music Festival.  FTP really has their stage performance dialed in.  Their set felt like a greatest hits performance from a band that, in the grand …

White Reaper, 10/12/2017, Mohawk, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos – Write-up

White Reaper played a killer set opening for Car Seat Headrest during their ACL late night concert! They are as raucous as their music would lead you to believe.  Catch White Reaper this weekend at ACL Fest or on tour!       [bbit bandname=”WhiteReaper”]

The Killers, 10/13/2017, The Continental Club, Austin: Write-up

Written by Craig McGreggor and photo from Rylan Keturi   Pop-up Killers‘ concert on a rooftop in downtown Austin? Three hours later, another spontaneous set announced via Twitter? When in Texas, go BIG. @continentalATX 250cap. $20 a head, doors at midnight, 21+. — The Killers (@thekillers) October 13, 2017 The …