Category: <span>Concerts</span>

Jack Garratt, 10/7/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho While there are numerous one man/woman bands these days with the advent of digital loopers and synthesizers, few wow as Jack Garratt did at his show at Stubbs. As if his distinct voice dynamically runs from soulfully low and grizzled smoothly to a sweet falsetto that …

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 …

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

Written by Joe Shaw Closing out the night and Warming up for their appearance at ACL Festival, with a pretty spectacular and well orchestrated show, was Saint Motel! Emo’s was decked out for this act. From the hanging swimsuit album cover chick to the saintmotelevision photo back drop…I witnessed a …

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 …

Prinze George, 10/4/2016, Emo’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Prinze George, Brooklyn based synth-pop trio won over new fans at their 2nd ACL 2016 Late Night Show.  Their dream pop music and beautiful vocals had the crowd swaying to the beat.  After their 2nd weekend of ACL, they will join Lewis Del Mar on a fall tour.  Definitely a band worth …

Rafael Vigilantics and Upgrade, 9/28/2016, The Gatsby Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Onry Ozzborn and his Duo Tour invaded Austin and on one of the coolest nights of the season, and he brought a van full of heat to the outdoor venue of The Gatsby on 6th. Rafael Vigilantics, the billed opener, was anything but that.  For underground …

Rob Sonic, 9/28/2016, The Gatsby Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton I can’t say enough how stoked I was to see Rob Sonic rockin’ a stage solo.  Despite how difficult it is, I’m not gonna talk about the other guy from Hail Mary Mallon, though that’s how Rob, AKA Bobby Freedom introduced himself.  Backed by DJ Zone, …