Rainbow Kitten Surprise brought their signature brand of genre-bending rock to ACL Live last Thursday, May 23rd, for night 2 of their “Tiny Music Box Tour” in Austin. The crowd, eager after the band’s 2023 tour cancellation, buzzed with anticipation as the lights dimmed and the stage bathed in a …
Written by guest writer Tony Nowobielski – Photos by James ATX Wow. Who knew Adam Ant rocked so hard at age 69? His voice is still strong, the band is tight and the sound/acoustics were some of the best I have heard at ACL Live/Moody Theater. The band was two …
The Unlikely Candidates brought the heat to the Mohawk in Austin! Proving once again that they deserve to be headlining much bigger stages. The energy was electric from the opening chords, and the crowd was on fire throughout the night. Frontman Kyle Morris owned the stage with his commanding vocals …
Written and photos by Bang Ho The last time I was lucky enough to catch The Dresden Dolls show was in 2010 at the now-closed beautiful La Zona Rosa. The show was 12 songs long back then; seemingly to make up for the long absence –this time we were blessed …
Written by Phil Barton Photos by James ATX The Strombellas’ performance in Austin was electrifying, captivating the audience from start to finish. Their seamless blend of folk and pop elements created a unique and dynamic sound that kept everyone on their feet. The lead singer’s charismatic stage presence and powerful vocals left …
Written by Christine Rivera, Photos by Bang Ho Let me start with complete transparency- The Sisters of Mercy have been one of my favorite bands for years. They were also a band that I had accepted I would never get to see live – so when the announcement came out …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho The Psychedelic Furs knew exactly how to thrill the crowd at the ACL Moody Theater with a mix of hits that have been cemented throughout their storied career and newer songs as well. While they could coast on their absolutely huge discography, they continue to …
Written by Bang Ho Photos by @robloud A Johnny Marr and The Killers double bill is a dream come true. Johnny and his band started the night with a great mix set. Of course that included some of The Smith’s songs not only with him reprising his original role in that …
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. …
