Sleigh Bells, 2/3/2018, Mohawk, Austin, Photos
Monster pop rockers Sleigh Bells threw down an amazingly energetic set after having to cancel a couple of dates due to Alexis’ flu.
Tag: Concert
Walk the Moon, 2/1/2018, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Walk the Moon has one of the most dedicated fan bases that come out and dance every time. A few fans up front on the barricade had seen multiple shows in multiple cities. The band continued their tradition of walking out on stage to …
Company of Thieves, 2/1/2018, ACL Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Company of Thieves blessed us with a reunion after a three year hiatus, opening for Walk the Moon. Lead singer Genevieve lit up the stage with her vocals, singing with her whole body as the emotion poured out in dance form. Her unique voice …
They Might be Giants, 2/1/2018, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Review
Written by Greg Ackerman Photos by James ATX What is remarkable about They Might Be Giants’ (TMBG) tour stop in Austin last Thursday is the band has such a devoted fanbase. Advance press efforts and sponsored social posts aren’t necessary for the group to sell tickets and draw attention to their show. …
Declan McKenna, 1/31/2018, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up
Written and Photos by James_ATX Declan McKenna kicked off this huge, 45 concert world tour in Austin last night, hitting the stage to screams from adoring fans at the sold out show. The crowd was ravenous for the British tinged indie rock that Declan and the band have perfected. The …
Booher, Sailor Poon, and Whisky Shivers, 1/4/2018, Free Week, Parish, Austin, Photos
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Booher set the stage on fire with their unique personalized style of modern Americana rock. Sailor Poon followed that set with their energizing unconventional sound, a harmonious blend of sax and riot girl punk. Whiskey Shivers finished the night off with a foot stomping good …
Los Coast, 1/5/2018, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up
Written and photos by Craig McGreggor Los Coast have been quietly making big splashes in the local music scene. They are a quintet of local Austin musicians filling venues with a healthy dose of funk, psych and soulful rock. Bracing a midnight headlining time slot at Mohawk. Los Coast performed a slow burn …
Molly Burch, 12/22/2017, Stubbs, Austin, Photos – Write-up
Written and Photos by Bang Ho Molly Burch‘s strong soulful voice boomed in the Stubbs Jr venue, bringing to life an era of music not oft remembered. A cross of the Nashville sound with a touch of surf rock/lounge, Molly’s voice conjured sounds of singers like Dusty Springfield and Patsy Cline …
Cold War Kids, 12/6/2017, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up
Written and photos by James_ATX Indie rock legends, the Cold War Kids threw down an excellent performance for 101x’s Indie Xmas! They ran through the gamut of their catalog –playing hits off their new album LA Devine, reaching back into Robbers and Cowards, and even veering outside their works with …