Written and Photos by Bang Ho Bishop Briggs showed us that electro RnB is a genre that is alive and well at the sold out entrancing show. Her powerful voice stayed in the lower registers, but effortlessly traversed the scale as the song soaringly crested and fell with the energy of her words. …
Austin’s BLXPLTN is one of the best bands performing right now. The trio is making punk rock that is full of energy, presenting an angst fueled by political and social injustices. Jeremy Kivett (drums) has joined TaSzlin Muerte (vocals and electro drums) and Jonathan “Javelin” Horstmann (vocals, guitar, bass and …
Tech N9ne is a rap god! He kicked off the show with a countdown and descended in a cloud of fog. All the theatrics could not compete with his rapid-fire flow. One of the fastest rappers in the game, he did not disappoint the packed house at Emo’s Austin. From …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Little Dragon put on a spectacular show that was a non stop visual and auditory deluge. Not only did Yukimi Nagano (vocalist of Little Dragon) have three costume changes, each costume was a work of art with individual styles all of their own. Her …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho There’s no mistake, P.O.S is not only healthy following a successful kidney transplant, but he is back full force on the stage. P.O.S debuted new music off of his new album “Chill, Dummy,” backed by DJ Fundo spinning the beats and a sequencer by his …
Puddles Pity Party is a laugh riot with a heart of gold. Performing as sad clown Pierrot, Puddles bends the mime routine by adding beautifully resounding vocals. Puddles made their way to the stage earlier to stop and take selfies with a few fans. Puddles’ reaction to the Moontower Comedy Fest intro had …
Written by Phil Barton Sweet Spirit treated Austin to a record release show at the Barracuda and they have, once again, exceeded my expectations. This is one of the most consistently awesome live bands I’ve ever seen. Every show is a party and they go 100% from the beginning to …
Written by Phil Barton What do you call seven of some of the most talented musicians Austin has to offer on a stage barely big enough to hold them? The answer is TINNAROSE. Fronted by Devon McDermott and Morris Ramos, TINNAROSE’s amazing vocals and musical talents seemed to be too large …
Nestled just west of Austin is Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch. Once a year the site becomes home to the Luck Reunion. Hundreds of people that are lucky enough to score one of the capped attendance tickets are treated to the best music there is. The 4th annual Reunion went fantastic. Rain …
