Tag: <span>live music</span>

Photos-Write up: Lenka, 6/29/2015, Stubb’s, Austin

Australian singer/songwriter, Lenka,  played at Stubb’s Jr in Austin, TX on Monday night.  With a lively performance that showed from the moment she stepped on the stage; her chamber piano pop kept the crowd energetic and attentive.   Lenka kept her fans vibrant by encouraging them to show their dance moves …

Photos-Write up: Sage Francis, 6/25/2015, Red 7, Austin

Rhode Island rapper Sage Francis annihilated Red 7.  Uncle Sage sweated his ass off as his one-of-a-kind hip hop style flowed.  Luckily, mid-show the venue provided an industrial fan to cool things down. Thought I was going to faint for half the show then they put an industrial strength fan on …

Photo Album: Ben Folds, 6/15/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, Texas

Ben Folds played to a packed amphitheater at Stubb’s in Austin, 6/16.  Pointing to his set list he let the crowd know that he had “this shit” on the paper but he was going to go with the flow and he did, taking request and playing favorites.  Happy with the …

Photo Album: Black Pistol Fire, 6/12/2015, The Parish, Austin, Texas

Canadian rockers, Black Pistol Fire is a two piece band made up of Kevin McKeown on guitar and vocals and Eric Owen on drums.  Kevin is on the drums too, but only bust out a riff and soar off.  The duo split their time between Toronto and Austin. Black Pistol …

Photo Album: The Mountain Goats, 5/8/2015, ACL Live, Austin, TX

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Photo Album: Hooka Hey, 6/10/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, TX

Austin rockers Hooka Hey tore up Stubb’s on 6/10. Their version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Oh Well” needs to be heard live! Hooka Hey Website  

Photo Album: Spirit Animal, 6/10/2015, Stubb’s, Austin, TX

NYC Rock ‘n’ Roll party known as Spirit Animal destroyed Stubb’s Austin with their high-spirited funk rock and roll.  They are a band to see; included on Music Felon’s 2014 SXSW Top Artists and 2015 Best of SXSW.  Everyone should do The Black Jack White with Spirit Animal, Steve Cooper leading …

Photo Album: Ingrid Michaelson, 6/8/2015, ACL Live, Austin, Texas

      Guest write-up from Mario Cohen on Twitter @mario2k4 This is my 2nd time experiencing Ingrid Michaelson live; she did not disappoint. From her stunning and soulful voice to her bubbly stage presence , she led the audience to a great journey of her vocal and instrumental range. …

Photo Album: Ivan and Alyosha, 6/7/2015, Holy Mountain, Austin, Texas

  Ivan and Alyosha, the Seattle folk-pop band tore it up at Holy Mountain in Austin.  Walking on to the Harry Nilsson’s song “Ten Little Indians” was a brave/great move.  Their music had the crowd signing along and dancing.  “Running for Cover” turned the small bar into a full on …