Category: <span>Concerts</span>

Bad Bad Hats, 10/25/2023, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and photos by Bang Ho Bad Bad Hats are a trio that have been playing together for over a decade and it showed when they rocked the stage at the Mohawk.  Their mastery of tight-knit hooks and power chords paired with silky smooth vocals were a recipe for earworms.  …

Kim Petras, 9/27/2023, Moody Amphitheater, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Kim Petras is no stranger to performing on large stages, but the Feed the Beast tour is a statement piece that catapults her into the next level.   I knew it was going to be big, how could it not be?  This is the tour …

The Sisters of Mercy, 5/27/2023, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Christine Rivera, Photos by Bang Ho Let me start with complete transparency- The Sisters of Mercy have been one of my favorite bands for years. They were also a band that I had accepted I would never get to see live – so when the announcement came out …

Psychedelic Furs, 5/5/2023, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho The Psychedelic Furs knew exactly how to thrill the crowd at the ACL Moody Theater with a mix of hits that have been cemented throughout their storied career and newer songs as well.  While they could coast on their absolutely huge discography, they continue to …

Caroline Polachek, 4/25/2023, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Caroline Polachek welcomed us to her island at ACL Live with an amazing set on her tour for her second album, “Desire, I Want to Turn Into You.”  The show encapsulated everything that Caroline embodies; an alt pop eclectic sensibility full of range, from shoe …

The Front Bottoms, 12/2/2022, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho Living in Austin, we get spoiled quite often, but what a treat it was for The Front Bottoms to kick off their “Road to the Champagne Jam 2022 Tour” at Emo’s.  The band core consists of Brian Sella on vocals/electric acoustic guitar and drummer Matt Uychich with …

Voxtrot, 11/11-12/2022, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Noel Webber and Photos by Bang Ho “Jared’s jacket is going on sale for $500,” Ramesh Srivastava quipped after the band was informed their merchandise had sold out halfway through their second night of playing at Mohawk in Austin. Voxtrot’s reunion tour after a 12-year hiatus was greeted with …

Metric, 9/30/2022, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Metric had the packed venue enthralled with their thrilling lights and larger-than-life sound for their Doomscroller Tour.  Everything about the show was crisp; the songs, the performance, and the banter were captivating.  The stage was huge but their presence made it feel just right for …

My Chemical Romance, 9/27/2022, Toyota Center, Houston, Photos

Photos by Bang Ho