Tag: <span>alternative rock</span>

KONGOS, 10/22/2016, Emo’s Austin, Photos – Review

Written by Greg Ackerman South Africans by way of Arizona, KONGOS made a stop at Austin venue, Emo’s Saturday evening in support of their new record, “Egomaniac.” The four brothers Daniel, Dylan, Jesse and Johnny play alternative rock but it’s a far cry from conventional music. Primal drums combine with funk and …

Two Door Cinema Club, 10/7/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho Two Door Cinema Club is not just a band that captures well composed melodies in the studio, they are an exemplary touring one to boot –the full package, stage performance and musically.  They had seven huge video displays that were about 15 feet high and four …

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

Written by Joe Shaw Continued from Weathers – Photos – Write-up Next up, Jr Jr (Formerly Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr), wowed the crowd and took the energy to the next level! From their Golden Girls inspired sequin outfits (reminding us all to not take ourselves so seriously) to their Summer 2015 single …

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 …

Violent Femmes, 7/20/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho When seeing a band that’s been around for three and a half decades, it’s a treat and a surprise to see what will be played.  While some bands worry about playing their hits early in the set, Violent Femmes jumped started their show with Blister in …

Lewis Del Mar, 6/7/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Lewis del Mar threw down an unforgettable performance opening for BØRNS. The NY based duo of Danny Miller and Max Harwood were joined by a full band for the Austin performance. Even though they were on their very first tour, they seemed polished and ready for a headlining spot. Lewis …

Blue Healer, 5/14/16, Parish, Austin, Photos

From bio: Born out of the belief that music should be fun, BLUE HEALER cruised into the Austin scene in 2015 with the ease of your first high school set of wheels – the wheels you got to second-base in on a neon-tinged Friday night. Mixing distorted upright bass, shimmering guitar, …

Brick + Mortar, 4/28/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

The truly independent alt-rock deities, Brick + Mortar stopped by Austin in support of their album Dropped.  It’s an exacting name for the first record they released after getting dropped by their label.  Nonetheless, it is a phenomenal album and the work sounds even better live! Brick + Mortar pulled …