Tag: <span>austin</span>

Calliope Musicals, 10/14/2016, Barracuda Austin, Photos – Write-up

It’s no secret that Calliope Musicals is one of our favorite bands live, streaming and answering questions.  Friday night, they had the difficult task of playing between TINNAROSE, who just released an album and Sweet Spirit, who’s kicking off their fall tour.  Calliope Musicals did not disappoint, providing the high …

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, …

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 …

Fitz and The Tantrums, 7/24/2016, Stubb’s Austin, Photos

Fitz and The Tantrums lived up to their name in an epic high energy show at Stubb’s!

Violent Femmes, 7/20/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Bang Ho When seeing a band that’s been around for three and a half decades, it’s a treat and a surprise to see what will be played.  While some bands worry about playing their hits early in the set, Violent Femmes jumped started their show with Blister in …

Lost Bayou Ramblers, 7/20/2016, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos

Lost Bayou Ramblers impressed, opening for the Violent Femmes with high energy Cajun jams! [bbit bandname=”LostBayouRamblers”]  

Homeboy Sandman, 7/15/2016, Barracuda, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton To get the party started for Aesop Rock’s Impossible Kid tour, Homeboy Sandman brought fire. Working the crowd like a headliner, he dropped bars with depth like only he can. As icing on the cake, he joined Aesop to perform as Lice, their side project that …

Aesop Rock, 7/15/2016, Barracuda, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton To wrap up his Impossible Kid tour, Aesop Rock and Rob Sonic graced Austin’s barracuda with their presence. Just like a fine wine, Aesop just gets better with time. Performing new songs and Hail Mary Mallon cuts backed by DJ Zone, everyone left knowing you witnessed …

Holiday Mountain, 5/14/16, Parish, Austin, Photos

From bio: Coming from the “Keep-It-Weird” capital of Austin, Texas, electronic duo Holiday Mountain pushes a genre-expanding sound, fusing together their affinity for EDM, hip-hop, and pop to create a force so strong, even NPR concedes that “resistance is futile”. “After witnessing their atomic live set, you’ll be rendered breathless,” …