Tag: <span>pop</span>

Joe P, 5/23/2024, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Joe P captivated the Austin crowd with his soulful performance at ACL Live. His heartfelt lyrics and melodic guitar riffs filled the venue, creating a warm atmosphere. Highlights included the energetic “Crown Vic (Black Cloud)” and the vibrant “Off My Mind,” which had fans singing along to every word. Joe …

Adam Ant, 4/21/2024, ACL Live, Austin, Photos and Write-up

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 …

The Dresden Dolls, 3/23/2024, Mohawk, Austin, Photos and Write-up

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 …

Alice Longyu Gau, 5/11/2024, Empire Garage, Austin, Photos – Write-up

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 …

The Front Bottoms, 12/2/2022, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho Living in Austin, we get spoiled quite often, but what a treat it was for The Front Bottoms to kick off their “Road to the Champagne Jam 2022 Tour” at Emo’s.  The band core consists of Brian Sella on vocals/electric acoustic guitar and drummer Matt Uychich with …

Tinashe, 9/18/2021, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Tinashe brought the 333 tour show to Emo’s with a 3 tiered stage backed by a giant LCD screen wall that was a whole rollercoaster of an experience.  Equal parts dancer and singer, she had endless energy doing both simultaneously for a roughly 30 song …

Betty Who, 8/19/2021, ACL Live, Austin, Photos

Photos by Bang Ho Betty Who thrilled as she opened for Ke$sha at ACL Live!

Darkbird, 6/12/2021, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho In a year devoid of in person shows, what better return could there have been to live music than seeing Darkbird at the Mohawk?  Summer is back in full swing with not just the band sweltering on stage, but the singing audience sweaty too.  …

Hanson, 12/8/2019, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Christine Rivera and Photos by Bang Ho Playing a mix of classic and holiday songs, Hanson took to the stage and kept fans entertained at (in their words) a ‘weird Christmas party’. Through 25 songs, the trio and supporting band put on a fun and energetic show, and the …