Tag: <span>live</span>

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …