Written by Marc Blase – Photos by James ATX Cypress Hill’s recent live performance at Stubb’s Austin from the We Legalized It Tour was a masterful blend of homage, innovation, and timeless classics, celebrating the history of hip-hop while reaffirming their own legendary status. As fans packed the venue on …
Written by guest writer Tony Nowobielski – Photos By James ATX The English Beat opened for Adam Ant and did a 10-song set including Tenderness by General Public. Mirror in the Bathroom and Tears of a Clown were great and had the audience groovin’. Sound was pristine for them as …
Written by guest writer Tony Nowobielski – Photos by James ATX Wow. Who knew Adam Ant rocked so hard at age 69? His voice is still strong, the band is tight and the sound/acoustics were some of the best I have heard at ACL Live/Moody Theater. The band was two …
Photos by Bang Ho While Austin’s music scene boasts a constant stream of shows, some leave a lasting impression. Danny Brown’s recent performance at Empire Garage on April 11th was one such event. The Detroit-born, now Austin-adopted rapper brought his signature brand of hip-hop to a packed house, proving that …
The Unlikely Candidates brought the heat to the Mohawk in Austin! Proving once again that they deserve to be headlining much bigger stages. The energy was electric from the opening chords, and the crowd was on fire throughout the night. Frontman Kyle Morris owned the stage with his commanding vocals …
Written and photos by Bang Ho The last time I was lucky enough to catch The Dresden Dolls show was in 2010 at the now-closed beautiful La Zona Rosa. The show was 12 songs long back then; seemingly to make up for the long absence –this time we were blessed …
Written by Phil Barton Photos by James ATX The Strombellas’ performance in Austin was electrifying, captivating the audience from start to finish. Their seamless blend of folk and pop elements created a unique and dynamic sound that kept everyone on their feet. The lead singer’s charismatic stage presence and powerful vocals left …
Written and photos by Bang Ho Alice Longyu Gau was just in Austin for SXSW 2024 and is already back again, this time opening for 3 year new Austin resident Danny Brown. ALG is categorized as hyperpop, but she doesn’t really fit neatly into that package that is difficult to …
Written by Christine Rivera, Photos by Bang Ho Let me start with complete transparency- The Sisters of Mercy have been one of my favorite bands for years. They were also a band that I had accepted I would never get to see live – so when the announcement came out …
