Tag: <span>pop</span>

Tinashe, 9/18/2021, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho Tinashe brought the 333 tour show to Emo’s with a 3 tiered stage backed by a giant LCD screen wall that was a whole rollercoaster of an experience.  Equal parts dancer and singer, she had endless energy doing both simultaneously for a roughly 30 song …

Betty Who, 8/19/2021, ACL Live, Austin, Photos

Photos by Bang Ho Betty Who thrilled as she opened for Ke$sha at ACL Live!

Darkbird, 6/12/2021, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho In a year devoid of in person shows, what better return could there have been to live music than seeing Darkbird at the Mohawk?  Summer is back in full swing with not just the band sweltering on stage, but the singing audience sweaty too.  …

Hanson, 12/8/2019, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Christine Rivera and Photos by Bang Ho Playing a mix of classic and holiday songs, Hanson took to the stage and kept fans entertained at (in their words) a ‘weird Christmas party’. Through 25 songs, the trio and supporting band put on a fun and energetic show, and the …

Matt and Kim, 11/13/2019, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho There are few duos that rock as hard as Matt and Kim, and they brought the party to a new level at Emo’s as they celebrated the 10th anniversary of their second album “Grand.”  Even after seeing them innumerable times, they still surprise with endless …

Kim Petras, 11/3/2019, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and Photos by Bang Ho The term “Pop Princess” is thrown out a lot, but Kim Petras makes a compelling case for the oft claimed moniker as demonstrated at her explosive sold out show at Emo’s.  Coming off a tour with Troye Sivan last year, she is already back on …

BANNERS, 10/22/19, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

BANNERS performed for the first time in Austin outside of SXSW. As BANNERS’ warm vocals filled the room, the packed house of huge fans gleefully sang along. American Idol contestant, Ron Bultongez joined the stage to beautifully recreate their Idol duet of “Someone to You”. Do not miss a chance …

Q̶u̶e̶e̶n̶ Jukebox the Ghost, 10/18/19, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Photos by Bang Ho After 4 years of “HalloQueen” performances, Jukebox the Ghost finally brought the experience to Austin. They kicked off the festivities with favorites from their power pop catalog and the fans ate it up! At about the halfway mark they switched costumes and reappeared as Queen and the …

Haiku Hands, 10/16/19, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Haiku Hands brought their Australian pop-hip-hop-rave dance party to Stubb’s.  The large stage wasn’t big enough to contain their boundless energy.  Sisters Claire Nakazawa, Mie Nakazawa and Beatrice Lewis jumped, climbed, and danced all over the stage, speakers and rail.  Their exuberance was contagious and the fans got it — …