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 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 …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho The Psychedelic Furs knew exactly how to thrill the crowd at the ACL Moody Theater with a mix of hits that have been cemented throughout their storied career and newer songs as well. While they could coast on their absolutely huge discography, they continue to …
Written by Bang Ho Photos by @robloud A Johnny Marr and The Killers double bill is a dream come true. Johnny and his band started the night with a great mix set. Of course that included some of The Smith’s songs not only with him reprising his original role in that …
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. …
Quintessential indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club kicked out the jams at Austin’s ACL Live! Touring their 2019 album False Alarm brought a huge LED backdrop for eye catching graphics and an Open Mike Eagle cameo. The beautiful music from one of the best albums of the year keep the …
Vancouver rockers, Peach Pit swang by ACL Live to sooth the restless with their sweet guitar solos and groovy indie tunes! This was the perfect music for a cool November evening in Austin. Don’t miss a chance to catch them live!
Written and Photos by Bang Ho There are few duos that rock as hard as Matt and Kim, and they brought the party to a new level at Emo’s as they celebrated the 10th anniversary of their second album “Grand.” Even after seeing them innumerable times, they still surprise with endless …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Tenacious D brought their rock opera Post-Apocalypto to ACL Live and took the audience on a wild adventure. The rock opera was a stop motion movie made of crude stills drawn by Jack Black and projected onto a giant screen that the band was behind …
