Tag: <span>live music</span>

They Might be Giants, 3/31, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Review

Guest writer Greg Ackerman How does a music fan and journalist live for 45 years and not see a They Might Be Giants (TMBG) performance until March 31 when the prolific indie-pop act landed at Stubb’s BBQ for an appearance at the venue? No idea. This is an experienced live …

The Persona, 3/25/2016, Dozen Street, Austin, Photos

Bio from Facebook: The Persona produces electronic hip hop: hip hop tinged with electro, house, and industrial, as well as other genres of music; featuring a stage presence that ventures from punk rock attitude to hip hop braggadocio to sly indie irony.

Logic, 3/25/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Phil Barton Logic’s highly anticipated Incredible World Tour does anything but disappoint.  His crystal clear technical lyrics amazing stage production brings you to the exact place in time his latest album, The Incredible True Story, takes place.  Logic’s show is nothing short of dialed.  If you are lucky …

Dizzy Wright, 3/25/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Phil Barton Straight from Las Vegas, Nevada, Dizzy Wright brought fire, smoke, and positive vibes.  With his hot bars over the earth pounding beats laid down by DJ Hopper, Dizzy pulls the crowd closer and closer.  At the end of the night, you know it was a party.  …

Dual Core, 3/25/2016, Dozen Street, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Phil Barton Dual Core, of the nerdcore hip-hop world, blessed Austin last night with a true party.  The in-your-face performance, hanging from rafters, jumping off of monitors, and spitting lyrics that would make your IT guys head spin was a breath of fresh air in the world of …

SXSW 2016 3/11/2016-3/20/2016, Austin, Photos – Write-up

SXSW has ended. The most wonderful time of year has passed.  Thousands of artists and tens of thousands of SXSW attendees have returned home.  Some have fallen in love with Austin and plan to move here as soon as possible and a few have extended their vacation for a little longer …

Atmosphere, 3/4/16, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Bang Ho Rap veterans Atmosphere ran the gamut between slow spoken word rap with songs like Sunshine and fast bangers. They dug deep into their discography and performed Dirty Girl from Slug’s time in Felt with Murs of Living Legends. Whether it’s your first time seeing this group …

Bronze Radio Return, 3/3/16, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Bronze Radio Return performed a extraordinary concert, walking the fine line of alternative, dance and folk.  Hints of each of theses sounds made for a perfect balance of truly enjoyable  live music!  The crowd was feeling the vibe too, enthusiastically singing along and moving their asses.  This is near the …

Jukebox the Ghost, 2/6/2016, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Guest writer GypsyShelly Jukebox the Ghost member’s Ben Thornewill (on piano) and Tommy Siegel (on guitar) bounce back and forth on vocals with an energy that is amplified by the rhythmic pounding of percussionist Jesse Kristin. Momentum builds at break neck speed from the opening note to the show’s exhilarating end. …