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.
Tag: Rock
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. …
Declan McKenna, 1/31/2018, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up
Written and Photos by James_ATX Declan McKenna kicked off this huge, 45 concert world tour in Austin last night, hitting the stage to screams from adoring fans at the sold out show. The crowd was ravenous for the British tinged indie rock that Declan and the band have perfected. The …
Los Coast, 1/5/2018, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up
Written and photos by Craig McGreggor Los Coast have been quietly making big splashes in the local music scene. They are a quintet of local Austin musicians filling venues with a healthy dose of funk, psych and soulful rock. Bracing a midnight headlining time slot at Mohawk. Los Coast performed a slow burn …
Walker Lukens – SXSW 2018 Top 20
Singer/songwriter Walker Lukens (Austin, TX) is a genre bending pop, rock, blues, soul, electronic, and rock star in the making! SXSW Schedule Bio: Walker Lukens has been called ‘one of the best songwriters in Texas’. The Austin-based, Houston-bred singer, multi-instrumentalist has been called ‘wonderfully inventive’, a ‘non-sexually intimidating version of Prince’, and …
War Of Icaza, 12/10/2017, Mohawk, Austin, Photos – Write-up
Written and Photos by Bang Ho War of Icaza was the perfect maelstrom of punk, rock, and latinx rap that transformed the Mohawk into a mosh pit of resistance. The music and message electrified everyone in the room with energy, as a circle mosh pit formed. All people of color …
Tall Tall Trees, 11/30/2017, Central Presbyterian Church, Austin, Photos – Write-up
Photo and Write-up by James ATX Tall Tall Trees brought the people closer to god with their psych-folk banjo greatness! Mike Savino (Banjotron 5000, vocals) and Micah Thomas (drums, vocals) made the sanctuary sing. Apparently, there is no wrong way to play the Banjotron 5000, with Mike strumming, picking, pounding the skin with a drum …