Tag: <span>Soul</span>

Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, 4/22/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by GypsyShelly The band began to warm up as a roadie strategically placed towels around the stage for “The Night Sweats.” Suddenly, Nathaniel Rateliff came bounding in from backstage, grabbing his guitar, waving as he ran and the crowd went wild! Drawn like moths to the dazzling shine of …

Gin Wigmore, 4/19/2016, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-Up

Written by Bang Ho If your eyes weren’t on Gin Wigmore’s captivating New Zealand face when the band took the stage, they were guaranteed to be as soon as her high and raspy disctinct voice started belting. Think British chanteuse Duffy with a lower register singing along with a rockabilly tinged …

The Wild Now, 4/14/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by GypsyShelly The Wild Now has discovered the recipe for success, combining the dynamic determination of two inspired and ambitious musicians and infusing their sound with all of the crucial ingredients to achieve musical excellence and stand out in a crowd. Similar to the decadent birthday cake brought on …

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 …

Overcoats – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Overcoats are a folk/electro duo with a fresh sound, spectacular vocals and stunning harmonies. About: Overcoats is New York-based female duo Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell. Their sound captivates, combining electronic backdrops with soaring, harmonic intimacy — a sort of Chet Faker meets Simon & Garfunkel. Overcoats’ songs draw strength from vulnerability, finding uplifting …

Barns Courtney – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Barns Courtney creates beautiful roots rock music with soul for days! From bio: Originally born in Ipswich, Barns Courtney spent most his childhood in Seattle before returning to his native UK aged 15. He was recently spotted by The Libertines’ Carl Barat, with whom he’s collaborated on a track; he …

Henry + The Invisibles – 2/6/16, Swan Dive, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Henry + The Invisibles is the multi-instrument funk maniac Henry Roland.  He loops bass, guitar, drum machine, synth and more live to create pure musical ecstasy! On a stage much too small for his amount of talent he got the Saturday night revelers moving and grooving.  If you enjoy great music and …

SXSW 2016 Top 20

The SXSW 2016 Top 20 is  incredible artists in an eclectic mix of genres.  From EDM to bluegrass it’s all here. We are adding more artists as SXSW add more to the lineup check back or follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Andy Clockwise (Electronic) has a dark husky voice backed with …

Alex Vargas – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Photo by Jules Faurschou, Insta: @twohundredtigersphotos Update: Unfortunately, Alex Vargas was removed from the SXSW schedule.  Hopefully we will be able to catch him on tour.   Alex Vargas’ soulful vocals will bring chills and the haunting music will remain with you. From his bio – Born in Copenhagen but based in …