Category: <span>Write-up</span>

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-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). …

Photos-Write up: Brick + Mortar, 8/4/2015, The Mohawk, Austin

  New Jersey’s Brick + Mortar blew the roof off of The Mohawk, August 4, 2015.  Frontman  Brandon Asraf (bass guitar, vocals) was joined by John Tacon (drums, vocals) and artist Richie Brown.  Richie provided the stimulating and graphic video artwork that was projected behind the band.  The crowd danced, …

Photos-Write up: The Family Crest, 7/24/2015, Stubb’s, Austin

  Playing Austin for the first time outside SXSW, The Family Crest rocked Stubb’s with their Baroque Pop style.   The crowd sang along and danced to the upbeat orchestral sounds that filled the club.  The set ended with a happy birthday sing-a-long for tour mate from Goodnight, Texas,  Avi …

Photos-Write up: CHAPPO, 7/23/2015, Stubb’s, Austin

  Brooklyn based  psych-rock band CHAPPO  brought the weird to Stubb’s Austin.  Members include Alex Chappo\lead vocals, synth and guitar,  Chris Olso\keyboard, Zac Colwell\drums and Dave Feddock\gruitar. Packing their own light show, costumes, fog machine monster, and confetti they kept the crowd entertained.    The set ended in a confetti filled …

Photos: Landlady, 7/14/2015, Stubb’s, Austin

  Front man Adam Schatz (keyboards, vocals) Landlady joined by Ian Chang (drums),  Will Graefe (guitar, vocals), Ian Davis (bass, vocals) and Booker Stardrum (drums) played a helluva show at Stubb’s in Austin 14, July. Definitely worth checking this band out!   Landlady Official Site

Photos-Write up: Son Lux, 7/14/2015, Stubb’s, Austin

Son Lux, electro-chamber-pop band threw down a phenomenal performance at Stubb’s in Austin 14 July.  Front man, Ryan Lott was joined by Rafiq Bhatia on guitar and Ian Chang on drums.  When Lott asked the enthralled crowd to clap they clapped immediately but before Chang could provide the tempo.  The dark and moody music was a …

Photos-Write up: Lenka, 6/29/2015, Stubb’s, Austin

Australian singer/songwriter, Lenka,  played at Stubb’s Jr in Austin, TX on Monday night.  With a lively performance that showed from the moment she stepped on the stage; her chamber piano pop kept the crowd energetic and attentive.   Lenka kept her fans vibrant by encouraging them to show their dance moves …