Tag: <span>live music</span>

J.I.D. 2/27/2018, Come and Take It Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Photos by James_ATX The Never Had Sh!t tour stopped off in Austin to give a sold out crowd preview of the fire that will be brought back in a few weeks to SXSW.  The closer, J.I.D., did just that.  His smooth lyrics backed by bone crushing …

EarthGang, 2/27/2018, Come and Take It Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Photos by James_ATX EarthGang is a show you really shouldn’t miss.  Clearly influenced by Outkast, they put on an unbelievable performance of next level raps backed by original beats and melodies.  To finish off the show, they join the stage with J.I.D. to form like Voltron …

Chaz French, 2/27/2018, Come and Take It Live, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Photos by James_ATX When you want to get a party started, you need a ringer.  Someone who puts every ounce of energy into the mic, crowd surfs countless times, and gets everyone jumping enough to shake the building.  That’s exactly what Chaz French does.  I’m sure …

Diet Cig, 2/21, Sidewinder, Austin, Photos – Write-Up

Written Bang Ho and photos by James_ATX Diet Cig has been a two piece slop pop rock duo that consistently rocked every inch of the stage for over two years, and now they’ve added two additional members to add another layer to their performance on what is the last tour to support …

Typhoon, 2/6/2018, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Review

Written by Greg Ackerman Photos by James ATX It is a testament to the strength of their fan base that Typhoon nearly sold-out The Mohawk on a frigid, windy Tuesday evening at the beginning of the month (we’ve been thawing out since). The Portland-based act is touring in support of their first record …

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.          

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. …