Tag: <span>ACL Festival</span>

Sir Sly, 10/11/18, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-Up

Sir Sly needs to be experienced live!  These rockers put on a hell of a performance at Scoot Inn for their ACL Festival late night set.  Their unique music videos do a great job conveying what to expect.  Landon Jacobs lays it all on the line, sharing personal difficulties that resonate …

Lisa Loeb, 10/8/18, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-Up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Lisa Loeb had Austin excited when it was announced she was going to be playing Austin City Limits festival, but that excitement faded when festival goers found out that she was only playing the Austin Kiddie Limits stage.  Shortly after public outcry for another Lisa …

Trampled by Turtles, 10/13/18, Scoot Inn, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Craig McGreggor  Photos by James ATX Duluth, Minnesota bluegrass heroes Trampled by Turtles thundered through a sold-out show at the historic Scoot Inn in East Austin.  Performing an energetic 2 hour set after opener Phil Cook, the venue was awash with foot stomping, dancing, and unrelenting string work …

Cherry Glazerr, 10/12/2017, Stubb’s, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton   L.A.’s indie rock band, Cherry Glazerr, stopped in Austin to set the mood for headliner Foster the People.  Not being on my music radar, I was unsure of what I was in for but was pleasantly surprised.  The female fronted band brought tons of energy …

Foster the People, 10/12/2017, Stubb’s, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton   Foster the People gave Austin music goers an extra credit chance to see them outside of the Austin City Limits Music Festival.  FTP really has their stage performance dialed in.  Their set felt like a greatest hits performance from a band that, in the grand …

White Reaper, 10/12/2017, Mohawk, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos – Write-up

White Reaper played a killer set opening for Car Seat Headrest during their ACL late night concert! They are as raucous as their music would lead you to believe.  Catch White Reaper this weekend at ACL Fest or on tour!       [bbit bandname=”WhiteReaper”]

Bonobo, 10/7/2017, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and photos by Craig McGreggor   Simon Green, better known by his stage name Bonobo, graced his adoring fans at ACL after show at Emo’s East for a late 11:30PM set. His Friday mid-day ACL set and previous shows have had high acclaim on this round of touring, but …

Portugal. The Man, 10/7/2017, Stubb’s, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho   Portugal. The Man are an incredibly talented band that rocked the Stubb’s Late Night ACL show.  They kicked off the set three covers of varied genres (Metallica, Pink Floyd, and Oasis later in their set).  While their music can be described anywhere from dance pop to …

Run the Jewels, 10/6/2017, Stubb’s, ACL Late Nights, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Run the Jewels tore down the stage at their ACL Late Night show! It’s magical when a group connects with their fans so well.  The crowd was chanting RTJ before they hit the stage.Fans were eager to be part of something bigger, screaming along with chants and call and response …