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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, …

Onry Ozzborn, 9/28/2016, The Gatsby Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Onry Ozzborn (Grayskul, Oldominion, Dark Time Sunshine) dropped into The Gatsby in Austin with way more than could have ever fit into a van.  His tour, much like his latest album Duo, seemed to sneak up on us with ninja like skills.  Backed by an inflatable …

MF Mabel Interview: Calliope Musicals

Calliope Musicals‘ fun and uplifting interview with 9-year-old Mabel from Music Felon in the beautiful heart of the hill country, at UTOPiAfest. MF Mabel: What is your favorite grade? CM Josh: A MF Mabel: No, not that type of grade.  4th, 3rd…Everybody thinks that type CM Andrew: 8th grade, maybe 5th …

UTOPiAfest 2016, Four Sisters Ranch, Utopia, TX: Photos – Write-up

Written by Nicole If you’re into festivals and you’re not attending UTOPiAfest then you’re missing out on an amazing experience.  This BYOB camping music festival brings an astonishing line up of musical talent every year to the Four Sister’s Ranch in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.  This was …

Tegan and Sara, 9/217/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and photos by Bang Ho The last time I saw Tegan and Sara was at Stubb’s in 2007, almost a decade ago and I had almost forgotten how much fun and special one of their shows are until T & S came out dancing on stage to Le Tigre’s …

Shura, 9/217/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and photos by Bang Ho Before SXSW 2016, Shura was on my radar as a new artist that might make an appearance, but when I asked if she was performing, she said no. I was bummed, but then her album dropped in July and she announced she was touring …

Marian Hill, 9/17/2016, Parish, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho What do you get when you mix a live production looping maestro, a jazz musician that plays bass and saxophone, and loungy smooth vocals that ranges from slightly slow/husky to high/fast with immaculate ease? The festival killers Marian Hill that have hit just about every (if not …

People’s Blues of Richmond, 9/15/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

People’s Blues of Richmond tore through a near 2 hour set with the party rock vibes never letting the crowd down.  The phenomenal 90 second title track “Quit or Die” from their fantastic new album is on a whole other level live. The trio creates some of the best blues/psych …

Watsky, 9/6/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Watsky brought his X Infinity tour to Emo’s Austin and gave central Texas a show unlike ones we often get to experience.  Watsky’s unbelievably fast and crystal clear rhymes were as jaw dropping as they are when listening to his recordings. He performed both old and …