Tag: <span>Rap</span>

Onry Ozzborn, 9/28/2016, The Gatsby Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Onry Ozzborn (Grayskul, Oldominion, Dark Time Sunshine) dropped into The Gatsby in Austin with way more than could have ever fit into a van.  His tour, much like his latest album Duo, seemed to sneak up on us with ninja like skills.  Backed by an inflatable …

UTOPiAfest 2016, Four Sisters Ranch, Utopia, TX: Photos – Write-up

Written by Nicole If you’re into festivals and you’re not attending UTOPiAfest then you’re missing out on an amazing experience.  This BYOB camping music festival brings an astonishing line up of musical talent every year to the Four Sister’s Ranch in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.  This was …

Watsky, 9/6/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Watsky brought his X Infinity tour to Emo’s Austin and gave central Texas a show unlike ones we often get to experience.  Watsky’s unbelievably fast and crystal clear rhymes were as jaw dropping as they are when listening to his recordings. He performed both old and …

Witt Lowry, 9/6/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton Witt Lowry, performing second in line for Watsky’s X Infinity tour, left everything on the stage.  Hitting the stage with so much energy and emotion , they controlled the crowd and made Emo’s Austin a real party.  Spending so much time in the crowd with fans …

Daye Jack, 9/6/2016, Emo’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton The real surprise of Watsky’s X Infinity tour was the opener Daye Jack. Austin seriously was not ready. This dude spits bars with depth, including his Black Lives Matter anthem with Killer Mike and I left the show a new fan. This guy is gonna be …

Homeboy Sandman, 7/15/2016, Barracuda, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton To get the party started for Aesop Rock’s Impossible Kid tour, Homeboy Sandman brought fire. Working the crowd like a headliner, he dropped bars with depth like only he can. As icing on the cake, he joined Aesop to perform as Lice, their side project that …

Aesop Rock, 7/15/2016, Barracuda, Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written by Phil Barton To wrap up his Impossible Kid tour, Aesop Rock and Rob Sonic graced Austin’s barracuda with their presence. Just like a fine wine, Aesop just gets better with time. Performing new songs and Hail Mary Mallon cuts backed by DJ Zone, everyone left knowing you witnessed …

Neon Desert Music Festival 2016, El Paso, TX: Photos – Write-up

Written by ManVsParty This Memorial Day Weekend, the Neon Desert Music Festival celebrated its 6th year in El Paso, TX. Music festivals have become common place all around the country so standing out is key. Although relatively young compared to larger festivals here in Austin or around the country, Neon Desert …

The Persona, 3/25/2016, Dozen Street, Austin, Photos

Bio from Facebook: The Persona produces electronic hip hop: hip hop tinged with electro, house, and industrial, as well as other genres of music; featuring a stage presence that ventures from punk rock attitude to hip hop braggadocio to sly indie irony.