Category: <span>Concerts</span>

Two Door Cinema Club, 11/13/2019, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Quintessential indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club kicked out the jams at Austin’s ACL Live! Touring their 2019 album False Alarm brought a huge LED backdrop for eye catching graphics and an Open Mike Eagle cameo. The beautiful music from one of the best albums of the year keep the …

Peach Pit, 11/13/2019, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Vancouver rockers, Peach Pit swang by ACL Live to sooth the restless with their sweet guitar solos and groovy indie tunes! This was the perfect music for a cool November evening in Austin. Don’t miss a chance to catch them live!

Matt and Kim, 11/13/2019, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho There are few duos that rock as hard as Matt and Kim, and they brought the party to a new level at Emo’s as they celebrated the 10th anniversary of their second album “Grand.”  Even after seeing them innumerable times, they still surprise with endless …

Top 10 Moments in UTOPiAfest 2019

Written by Craig McGreggor Following life at a music festival, it always takes a few days to re calibrate to the normal world.  UTOPiAfest is one that provides such homeliness and warmth during your stay that you truly miss the environment from which you just left.  Following a very torrential …

Peter Hook and the Light, 11/11/2019, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Peter Hook and the Light are masters of their craft and had Emo’s dancing for almost three hours to the timeless songs off of Technique and Republic that are approaching 30 years old.  Peter Hook is a master bassist and it is evident as they …

Kim Petras, 11/3/2019, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho The term “Pop Princess” is thrown out a lot, but Kim Petras makes a compelling case for the oft claimed moniker as demonstrated at her explosive sold out show at Emo’s.  Coming off a tour with Troye Sivan last year, she is already back on …

Hobo Johnson & the LoveMakers, 10/23/19, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Hobo Johnson & the LoveMakers tore-up the stage at Stubb’s! Frank Lopes Jr aka Hobo Johnson amped up the crowd from the moment he picked up the mic. Many times the vocals from the crowd singing along drowned out Hobo Johnson and the energy was palpable. Their catalog is full …

Top Ten Reasons to Attend UTOPiAfest 2019

Written by Craig McGreggor The 11th UTOPiAfest is set for Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas on November 14-16 and these are our top 10 reasons you don’t wanna miss this fest! 1 – Perfectly curated Central TX artist line up! (Shakey Graves, Jackie Venson, Whiskey Shivers, Sir Woman, Brownout …

BANNERS, 10/22/19, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

BANNERS performed for the first time in Austin outside of SXSW. As BANNERS’ warm vocals filled the room, the packed house of huge fans gleefully sang along. American Idol contestant, Ron Bultongez joined the stage to beautifully recreate their Idol duet of “Someone to You”. Do not miss a chance …