Tag: <span>live</span>

Dual Core with Mikal kHill, 9/29/2015, The Hole in the Wall, Austin: Photos

Dual Core, rapper Int Eighty was joined by special guest, Mikal kHill and  they dropped dope nerdcore hip hop bars on Austin. Dual Core Official Site Mikal kHill Official Site

Mega Ran, 9/29/2015, The Hole in the Wall, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Mega Ran (FKA Random) spit his unique style of nerdcore hip hop at the the Hole in the Wall in Austin.  San Antonio’s Bitforce  backed him up and added to outstanding performance.  The crowd chanted along and pumped their arms as Mega Ran dropped bars.  Mega Ran doesn’t disappoint live! …

Knox Hamilton, 9/23/2015, Parish, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Knox Hamilton, a four piece band comprised of Boots Copeland (lead vocals, guitar), his brother Cobo Copeland (drum, vocals), Drew Buffington (guitar), and Taylor Flynn (bass, vocals) from Little Rock laid down their danceable rhythms at the Parish in Austin.  Their new ep released on September 18th is full of  infectious pop …

Baby Baby, 9/19/2015, Sidewinder, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Baby Baby killed a Redbull Sound Select performance at the Sidewinder in Austin!  Energetic  from start to finish. Their pop-punk sound won over many new fans that were there for the headliners, The Black Lips.   They must be seen live; they do not disappoint.  Bring friends when you go because …

The Airborne Toxic Event, 9/18/2015, Emo’s, Austin: Photos – Write-up

The Airborne Toxic Event put on a very lively show at Emo’s despite Mikel Jollett playing through the pain of a recent car accident. Thank you Austin! Nothing like playing a show on pain pills… Off to Atlanta in the morning then Toronto tomorrow night.. ✊💀🔫 — Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) …

Skipp Coon, 9/12/2015, Flamingo Cantina, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Skipp Coon, from Jackson, Mississippi kept the room on the edge at the Itz a Rap: Friends of Sound record store closing party.  Announcing  several times during the set that this is not happy music.”  Skipp’s lyrics speak of the injustices to black Americans and the poor.   His songs are raw, authentic …

Homeboy Sandman, 9/12/2015, Flamingo Cantina, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Homeboy Sandman and DJ Sosa destroyed the stage at Flamingo Cantina for the Itz a Rap: Friends of Sound record store closing party.  He dropped insanely lyrical bars in rapid-fire for the spirited crowd.  Any fan of hip-hop should see Homeboy Sandman ASAP! Homeboy Sandman official site  

Mike Love, 9/8/2015, The North Door, Austin: Photos – Write-up

Mike Love kicked off the mainland portion of his US tour in Austin 9/8 at The North Door less than a week after releasing his exceptional sophomore album “Love Will Find a Way”.  On this, his third trip to Austin he filled out the band by bringing a keyboard and bass player …

Fantastic Negrito, 8/28/2015, Lambert’s BBQ, Austin: Photos – Write-up

The Fantastic Negrito (Xavier Dphrepaulezz ) held church in a small room above  Lambert’s BBQ in Austin.  He was joined by Tomas “The Chilean” Salcedo {guitar) , Nate “I gotta go” Pedley (bass),  Ruthie Price (drums) and Demarea Dunwood (keyboard).  Fresh off a short trip to jail, they had the crowd …