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Weathers, 10/6/2016, Emo’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Joe Shaw One of the best ACL Late Night shows of the year, was last night, at Emo’s! In case you missed it, here’s the scoop! Weathers got the night started with lead vocalist, Cameron Boyer bounding out onto the stage full of energy. The crowd woke up and …

Cold War Kids, 10/4/2016, Emo’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Like a well-oiled tornado, the Cold War Kids tore through their hour and a half set for their ACL Late night show.  The veterans of indie rock have their performance dialed-in and yet did not seem forced or orchestrated.  The set list had the crowd riding waves of nostalgia, blues …

Prinze George, 10/4/2016, Emo’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Prinze George, Brooklyn based synth-pop trio won over new fans at their 2nd ACL 2016 Late Night Show.  Their dream pop music and beautiful vocals had the crowd swaying to the beat.  After their 2nd weekend of ACL, they will join Lewis Del Mar on a fall tour.  Definitely a band worth …

Rafael Vigilantics and Upgrade, 9/28/2016, The Gatsby Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Onry Ozzborn and his Duo Tour invaded Austin and on one of the coolest nights of the season, and he brought a van full of heat to the outdoor venue of The Gatsby on 6th. Rafael Vigilantics, the billed opener, was anything but that.  For underground …

Rob Sonic, 9/28/2016, The Gatsby Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton I can’t say enough how stoked I was to see Rob Sonic rockin’ a stage solo.  Despite how difficult it is, I’m not gonna talk about the other guy from Hail Mary Mallon, though that’s how Rob, AKA Bobby Freedom introduced himself.  Backed by DJ Zone, …

Onry Ozzborn, 9/28/2016, The Gatsby Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Onry Ozzborn (Grayskul, Oldominion, Dark Time Sunshine) dropped into The Gatsby in Austin with way more than could have ever fit into a van.  His tour, much like his latest album Duo, seemed to sneak up on us with ninja like skills.  Backed by an inflatable …

UTOPiAfest 2016, Four Sisters Ranch, Utopia, TX: Photos – Write-up

Written by Nicole If you’re into festivals and you’re not attending UTOPiAfest then you’re missing out on an amazing experience.  This BYOB camping music festival brings an astonishing line up of musical talent every year to the Four Sister’s Ranch in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.  This was …

Tegan and Sara, 9/217/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and photos by Bang Ho The last time I saw Tegan and Sara was at Stubb’s in 2007, almost a decade ago and I had almost forgotten how much fun and special one of their shows are until T & S came out dancing on stage to Le Tigre’s …