Category: <span>Concerts</span>

Homeboy Sandman, 9/12/2015, Flamingo Cantina, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Homeboy Sandman and DJ Sosa destroyed the stage at Flamingo Cantina for the Itz a Rap: Friends of Sound record store closing party.  He dropped insanely lyrical bars in rapid-fire for the spirited crowd.  Any fan of hip-hop should see Homeboy Sandman ASAP! Homeboy Sandman official site  

Mike Love, 9/8/2015, The North Door, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Mike Love kicked off the mainland portion of his US tour in Austin 9/8 at The North Door less than a week after releasing his exceptional sophomore album “Love Will Find a Way”.  On this, his third trip to Austin he filled out the band by bringing a keyboard and bass player …

UTOPiAfest 2015, Four Sisters Ranch, Utopia, TX: Photos – Write-up

UTOPiAfest is held on the 1000 acre Four Sister’s Ranch in the heart of the Texas Hill country. The fest is 8 miles from small town Utopia, which was to be a Fourierist community of “utopian socialism” but failed.  Since Uvalde county is dry, there are no alcohol sales and …

Fantastic Negrito, 8/28/2015, Lambert’s BBQ, Austin: Photos – Write-up

The Fantastic Negrito (Xavier Dphrepaulezz ) held church in a small room above  Lambert’s BBQ in Austin.  He was joined by Tomas “The Chilean” Salcedo {guitar) , Nate “I gotta go” Pedley (bass),  Ruthie Price (drums) and Demarea Dunwood (keyboard).  Fresh off a short trip to jail, they had the crowd …

Daniel Johnston, 8/22/2015, The Mohawk, Austin: Photos – Write-up

One of the greatest singer-songwriters, Daniel Johnston  delivered his brilliant and unique songs for the adoring crowd.  Glen Hansard of The Swell Season joined Daniel for a reunion performance of “Life in Vain” from their 2008 Austin City Limits taping.  The performance was enchanting and you do not want to miss the …

Photos-Write up: Jeff Rosenstock, 8/18/2015, Red 7, Austin

Jeff Rosenstock of The Arrogant Sons of Bitches and Bomb the Music Industry destroyed one of the last shows at Red 7 in Austin before it closes August 28th.  Opening with his piano pop jam “Nausea” the crowd sang along and stayed in high spirits for the remainder of the show.  This pit was …

Photos: Scenery, 8/7/2015, Red 7, Austin

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Photos: Little Radar, 8/7/2015, Red 7, Austin

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Photos-Write up: The Eastern Sea, 8/7/2015, Red 7, Austin

The Eastern Sea played a phenomenal show at Red 7 in Austin, 8/7!  Matthew Philip Hines (lead vocal and guitar) sweated though his shirt in the small bar and was joined by, Tomas Garcia-Olano (bass and vocals), Kevin Thomas (trumpet and percussion), Kurt Lammers (synth), and Andy Beaudoin (drums and percussion). …