Tag: <span>Rock</span>

Fruit Bats, 10/22/2015, Austin Music Hall, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Fruit Bats rocked out opening for My Morning Jacket in front of a sold out crowd.  Eric Johnson’s perfectly folky vocals flowed smoothly into the large venue.  The band covered all their bases; playing songs that reminded fans how deep their catalog is.  For indie folk rock it’s hard to beat …

Shakey Graves, 10/7/2015, Stubb’s, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Guest writer @manvsparty Living in the “Music Capital of the World” there is no shortage of local bands and musicians blowing up or on the brink of on the national scene. There isn’t much that hasn’t already been written about Alejandro Rose-Garcia and his Shakey Graves but on Wednesday in …

The London Souls, 10/7/2015, Stubb’s, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos

The London Souls performing at the 4th annual Waller Creek Conservancy Benefit Concert. The London Souls Official Website

TV on the Radio, 10/2/2015, Emo’s, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Guest writer Bang Ho Living in Austin, we’re truly spoiled.  TV on the radio put on numerous shows earlier in the year during SXSW, an ACL live taping, and now are back in Austin again for the ACL festival and a night time show.  As spoiled as we are, we …

Bitforce, 9/29/2015, The Hole in the Wall, Austin: Photos

San Antonio’s nerdcore rockers, Bitforce blew the roof off The Hole in the Wall with re-vamped gaming/cartoon/movie themes! Bitforce on Facebook  

The Airborne Toxic Event, 9/18/2015, Emo’s, Austin: Photos – Write-up

The Airborne Toxic Event put on a very lively show at Emo’s despite Mikel Jollett playing through the pain of a recent car accident. Thank you Austin! Nothing like playing a show on pain pills… Off to Atlanta in the morning then Toronto tomorrow night.. ✊💀🔫 — Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) …

Now Streaming: Ivan & Alyosha – It’s All Just Pretend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Ivan & Alyosha’s sophomore full length album, It’s All Just Pretend is exceptional!  The album is unmistakable Ivan & Alyosha with songs that feel like sequels to their folk pop hit, “Running for Cover” but it also has tracks that toe the line of psych-rock.  Wonderful diversity in this folk-pop-psych-rock (little bit …

Fantastic Negrito, 8/28/2015, Lambert’s BBQ, Austin: Photos – Write-up

The Fantastic Negrito (Xavier Dphrepaulezz ) held church in a small room above  Lambert’s BBQ in Austin.  He was joined by Tomas “The Chilean” Salcedo {guitar) , Nate “I gotta go” Pedley (bass),  Ruthie Price (drums) and Demarea Dunwood (keyboard).  Fresh off a short trip to jail, they had the crowd …

Daniel Johnston, 8/22/2015, The Mohawk, Austin: Photos – Write-up

One of the greatest singer-songwriters, Daniel Johnston  delivered his brilliant and unique songs for the adoring crowd.  Glen Hansard of The Swell Season joined Daniel for a reunion performance of “Life in Vain” from their 2008 Austin City Limits taping.  The performance was enchanting and you do not want to miss the …