Photos by Bang Ho THOT SQUAD brought an unapologetic mix of hip-hop, humor, and swagger to ACL Live at the Moody Theater on July 17. The Flint, Michigan artist commanded the stage with an energy that felt loose and unpredictable while remaining completely in control. Heavy beats and blunt hooks gave …
Photos by Bang Ho Qveen Herby held court at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on Friday, July 17, bringing the theatrical world of her Isle of Qveen Tour to downtown Austin. When the Qveen hit the stage, a massive wave of energy instantly locked in the Austin crowd, an …
Photos and written by Bang Ho Tori Amos took the stage at ACL Live with a full band (drummer, bassist, and three back up singers) that was as powerful as a full symphony. Seeing her live exposited another dimension to her music that is just near impossible to capture in …
Written by Christine R* Very excited to see Tori Amos this month at the Moody Theater! I am a long (long, long) time fan, but have only ever gotten to see her once, back in 2009. I was thrilled when a tour was announced in support of her newest album, In Times …
Photos by Bang Ho On June 23, ACL Live became the center of Les Claypool’s musical universe as Claypool Gold rolled into Austin. The evening was a celebration of three distinct chapters of Claypool’s career, featuring Primus, Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, and The Claypool Lennon Delirium in one …
Photos by Cruz Martinez On May 15, The New Pornographers brought their signature mix of sharp hooks and bright harmonies to Mohawk Austin on a near-perfect spring evening. The crowd was locked in from the start, and the band sounded sharp right away. Everything about the night felt easy in …
Photos by MF Effie The Crane Wives took the stage by storm at Radio/East in Austin on April 23, 2026, playing a dynamic set. The packed crowd let them feel the love for them as soon as they hit the stage. Their beautiful harmonies fill the air of the large …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On May 14, 2026, genre-defying legends Fishbone lit up the stage at Mohawk in Austin, TX, delivering a wildly energetic set that blurred the lines between ska, punk, funk, and soul. From the moment they launched into their opening number, the band set a relentless …
Photos by Cruz Martinez On Sunday, May 10, 2026, MIKA brought huge energy to ACL Live at The Moody Theater during the Austin stop of the Spinning Out Tour. The venue filled up fast, and the crowd got lost their minds the second they hit the stage. MIKA had nonstop …
