Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 17, 2025, Southern California’s hardcore-punk stalwarts Stick To Your Guns ascended the stage at Come And Take It Live as part of the Boundaries tour block, delivering a relentless and impassioned set that echoed their slogan—”Keep Planting Flowers”—with both ferocity and hope. Frontman …
Photos and written by Bang Ho Project Pat served up some serious hip hop classics at Mohawk with decades of hits from his extensive catalogue. I honestly was not sure what the crowd would be like in the ever changing Austin zeitgeist, but the crowd showed nothing but love and …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 11, 2025, Emo’s Austin was transformed into a riotous celebration of ska-punk as Less Than Jake took the stage for their “Summer Circus 2025” tour stop. Opening with the explosive “Gainesville Rock City,” bassist Roger Lima’s cheeky banter and the thunderous brass of …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 2, 2025, The Aquabats landed their “Bats! Kats & Rats Tour” at Austin’s open-air Radio/East venue, launching into a kaleidoscopic set brimming with quirky, campy energy. This beloved superhero-themed ska-punk ensemble—known for their colorful ray-gun costumes and comic-book theatrics—turned the evening into a …
Photos by Bang Ho On June 28, 2025, Jon Muq transformed The 04 Center into a sanctuary of sound and soul, delivering a performance that was equal parts intimate and spiritual. With a voice that effortlessly moved between delicate vulnerability and soaring strength, Muq shared songs rooted in his Ugandan …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 1, 2025, Clutch took over Emo’s Austin as part of their “Full Ahead Flank MMXXV” tour, delivering a no‑compromise set filled with heavy rock anthems and infectious groove. Launching into staples like “Earth Rocker,” and “Worm Drink,” and “The Mob Goes Wild”, they immediately drew …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On July 10, 2025, hard‑rock provocateurs The Union Underground commandeered the stage at Come And Take It Live in Austin, TX, as part of their “25 Years of Rebellion & Callousness” tour. From the opening riffs of “Turn Me On ‘Mr. Deadman’” to the thunderous …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On Sunday, July 20, 2025, Dayglo Abortions stormed Come And Take It Live in Austin, TX, delivering a blistering set of politically charged hardcore punk. With doors at 7:00 PM, the Canadian vet band fronted by Murray “The Cretin” Acton shredded through decades of provocative, irreverent material —unflinching …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On June 28, 2025, the legendary sleaze-rock outfit Dangerous Toys stormed Come And Take It Live in Austin, TX, delivering a 15-song set that was equal parts nostalgia and raw energy. Launching into their night with the punchy “Outlaw,” the band ripped through anthems such …
