Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 27, 2025, punk legend Marky Ramone brought his “Plays the Ramones Classics” set to Mohawk in Austin, delivering a relentless night of timeless hooks and frenetic energy. With doors opening at 7 PM and showtime at 8, the outdoor stage filled with fans …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On May 23, 2025, The Spits ripped through Mohawk’s outdoor stage as part of Hot Luck Festival in Austin, delivering a ferocious set of stripped-down garage punk. KUTX noted that the show kicked off at 9 PM full throttle, backed by the festival’s support and a near-capacity crowd …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On May 17, 2025, The Damned brought their North and South America 2025 Tour to Austin’s Radio/East, delivering a performance that was both electrifying and steeped in punk history. The band, featuring original members Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, and Paul Gray, along with …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On April 30, 2025, the Buzzcocks delivered a high-octane performance at Austin’s Mohawk, reaffirming their status as punk rock pioneers. The band launched into their set with “What Do I Get?,” immediately energizing the crowd and setting the tone for the evening. Their 90-minute set …
Written and photos by Craig McGreggor To close an already wild evening, Peelander-Z was brought in as a late add to a show moved from Spiderhouse to Empire Control Room. While Fragile Rock may have moved us emotionally, and Calliope Musicals visually, Peelander demanded physical movement. The band identifies …
Austin’s BLXPLTN is one of the best bands performing right now. The trio is making punk rock that is full of energy, presenting an angst fueled by political and social injustices. Jeremy Kivett (drums) has joined TaSzlin Muerte (vocals and electro drums) and Jonathan “Javelin” Horstmann (vocals, guitar, bass and …
