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Shura, 9/217/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and photos by Bang Ho Before SXSW 2016, Shura was on my radar as a new artist that might make an appearance, but when I asked if she was performing, she said no. I was bummed, but then her album dropped in July and she announced she was touring …

Marian Hill, 9/17/2016, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho What do you get when you mix a live production looping maestro, a jazz musician that plays bass and saxophone, and loungy smooth vocals that ranges from slightly slow/husky to high/fast with immaculate ease? The festival killers Marian Hill that have hit just about every (if not …

People’s Blues of Richmond, 9/15/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

People’s Blues of Richmond tore through a near 2 hour set with the party rock vibes never letting the crowd down.  The phenomenal 90 second title track “Quit or Die” from their fantastic new album is on a whole other level live. The trio creates some of the best blues/psych …

Watsky, 9/6/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Watsky brought his X Infinity tour to Emo’s Austin and gave central Texas a show unlike ones we often get to experience.  Watsky’s unbelievably fast and crystal clear rhymes were as jaw dropping as they are when listening to his recordings. He performed both old and …

Witt Lowry, 9/6/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Witt Lowry, performing second in line for Watsky’s X Infinity tour, left everything on the stage.  Hitting the stage with so much energy and emotion , they controlled the crowd and made Emo’s Austin a real party.  Spending so much time in the crowd with fans …

Daye Jack, 9/6/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton The real surprise of Watsky’s X Infinity tour was the opener Daye Jack. Austin seriously was not ready. This dude spits bars with depth, including his Black Lives Matter anthem with Killer Mike and I left the show a new fan. This guy is gonna be …