As I mentioned earlier, ACL live Moody theater is the best venue this day in age. Austin, however, has several other awesome venues too. Here are a list of my favorites.
1.) ACL live
2.) Austin Music Hall
3.) The Parrish (this is a small place good for an intimate show.)
4.) Stubb's
5.) La Zona Rosa
Emo's East is up an coming in austin and should hold true to its original Emo's popularity. This will most likely make the list once I visit it, however, I cant back it if I have never been.
Go visit these theaters, they are amazing.
Monday, November 21, 2011
If you ever in Austin...
Here are some great websites to discover the most amazing music scene in the world.
http://www.austinlivemusic.com/
http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/index.html
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Calendar/MusicListings
www.Do512.com
http://www.austinlivemusic.com/
http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/index.html
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Calendar/MusicListings
www.Do512.com
Moody Theater
This past weekend, I saw Ghostland Observatory at Austin City Limits Moody Theater. It was
amazing. GLO is two guys who fuse electronica and true rock and roll. They provide a wonderful atmospher at there show with lasers everywhere. The two started off in Austin playing shows at Red 7 and Emos. Now they are known nation wide and have played at places like Red Rocks in Colorado and several music festivals.
The topic of this blog though is not about GLO, its about the Moody Theater. I personally feel that this is one of THE MOST classy venues this day in age. The balcony holds many and it tiered in a way that gives everyone a great view of the small intimate stage. The sound was stellar. I personally was on the floor(right infront of the stage.) The stage sticks out in the middle which allowed Aaron to give us alot of love. The vibe of the show was very classy. People were there to see music but felt like they got a upscale night on the town. This venue is a must visit for everyone, no matter the show.
amazing. GLO is two guys who fuse electronica and true rock and roll. They provide a wonderful atmospher at there show with lasers everywhere. The two started off in Austin playing shows at Red 7 and Emos. Now they are known nation wide and have played at places like Red Rocks in Colorado and several music festivals.
The topic of this blog though is not about GLO, its about the Moody Theater. I personally feel that this is one of THE MOST classy venues this day in age. The balcony holds many and it tiered in a way that gives everyone a great view of the small intimate stage. The sound was stellar. I personally was on the floor(right infront of the stage.) The stage sticks out in the middle which allowed Aaron to give us alot of love. The vibe of the show was very classy. People were there to see music but felt like they got a upscale night on the town. This venue is a must visit for everyone, no matter the show.
Monday, November 7, 2011
FUNFUNFUN
Fun fun fun fest was this past weekend in Austin. This was the first year that it had to be held at Auditorium Shores because it has grown too big for Waterloo Park.
This festival is crazy because it brings out several different kinds of music lovers and crams them into the same park. It had Slayer, a very hardcore band, mixed with Passion Pit, a very poppy band.
The festival itself has become a huge deal to Austin, bringing in music lovers from all over the world. Austin gets a chance to show them all what the love of all music is really about. It also allows several restaurants to thrive by bringing in their tailors.
This year The Sexy Sax Man mad an appearance and it was absolutely hilarious. If a man of this stature is comming to a music festival in your town, you know you have hit it big time!
Festivles like these have helped and will help the Austin economy survive any sort of economic slow in our nation so rock on music lovers!
This festival is crazy because it brings out several different kinds of music lovers and crams them into the same park. It had Slayer, a very hardcore band, mixed with Passion Pit, a very poppy band.
The festival itself has become a huge deal to Austin, bringing in music lovers from all over the world. Austin gets a chance to show them all what the love of all music is really about. It also allows several restaurants to thrive by bringing in their tailors.
This year The Sexy Sax Man mad an appearance and it was absolutely hilarious. If a man of this stature is comming to a music festival in your town, you know you have hit it big time!
Festivles like these have helped and will help the Austin economy survive any sort of economic slow in our nation so rock on music lovers!
Monday, October 17, 2011
The Backyard
Let me start off by saying the internet has been out at my house for a week or so and I have been meaning to blog about this for a while now. I finally found some time to connect. Sorry again to all my viewers.
A few weeks ago, I saw one of my favorite bands ever, Incubus, at what used to be one of my favorite venues in Austin, The Backyard.
Let me continue by saying Incubus was amazing. They have a new album out which is O.K. Since Incubus has not toured in over 3 years, All I wanted to hear was the classics. They complied. I think maybe three songs of the show were from the new album, the rest were their hits. They played Circles, Pardon Me, Are You In and a brand new version of Dig. I was in heaven.
Let me now take the time to say the new Backyard is a giant clusterf*** The parking situation is ridiculous and it took over an hour to get into the venue. The beers are way over-priced and the venue didnt seem to hold many more people like promised. It took my friend an hour to get out of the venue at the end of the show. Overall, the new venue is a BIG WASTE OF MONEY.
A few weeks ago, I saw one of my favorite bands ever, Incubus, at what used to be one of my favorite venues in Austin, The Backyard.
Let me continue by saying Incubus was amazing. They have a new album out which is O.K. Since Incubus has not toured in over 3 years, All I wanted to hear was the classics. They complied. I think maybe three songs of the show were from the new album, the rest were their hits. They played Circles, Pardon Me, Are You In and a brand new version of Dig. I was in heaven.
Let me now take the time to say the new Backyard is a giant clusterf*** The parking situation is ridiculous and it took over an hour to get into the venue. The beers are way over-priced and the venue didnt seem to hold many more people like promised. It took my friend an hour to get out of the venue at the end of the show. Overall, the new venue is a BIG WASTE OF MONEY.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
The 10 year
ACL has been Amazing throughout the years for Austin's Music scene and for Austin's economy.
This 10 year anniversary was no exception. Unfortunately, The Zilker Park field is becoming to small for this event. I could not get past the sound booth at any of the stages this year. It used to be that I could go from stage to stage and catch anyone I wanted and still be close enough to the big guys. At Ben Harper in 2005, I got in the front row 10 minutes before the show. Now I am lucky to get to a point that I can actually see the performer.
We need to find a bigger venue or at least allow it to pour across Barton Springs, into the field where all the bike racks are. May I suggest a temporary bridge over the street to two more stages? This would allow more space for viewers and more space to gain a broader variety of bands.
Next year I may not go to ACL, simply because of the lack of space. If C3 can find solutions to this issue, I will reconsider.
They would make more money and people would be happier throughout the weekend.
Thanks for letting me rant!
This 10 year anniversary was no exception. Unfortunately, The Zilker Park field is becoming to small for this event. I could not get past the sound booth at any of the stages this year. It used to be that I could go from stage to stage and catch anyone I wanted and still be close enough to the big guys. At Ben Harper in 2005, I got in the front row 10 minutes before the show. Now I am lucky to get to a point that I can actually see the performer.
We need to find a bigger venue or at least allow it to pour across Barton Springs, into the field where all the bike racks are. May I suggest a temporary bridge over the street to two more stages? This would allow more space for viewers and more space to gain a broader variety of bands.
Next year I may not go to ACL, simply because of the lack of space. If C3 can find solutions to this issue, I will reconsider.
They would make more money and people would be happier throughout the weekend.
Thanks for letting me rant!
Social Distortion
Social D was a band I was excited to finally see live as well. There raw, old school rock and roll was something I needed in my life. They came out with grease in there hair and old classic cars on there back drops. This is always a good sign that your about to get hit with some true Rock and Roll.
Now I had never gone out and bought any of their CD's or songs on itunes. At the show, I didn't even know what any of the popular song titles. But, boy did I love the sounds I was hearing. The next week I went to Waterloo Records and purchased my first Social d album. It Is awesome and hasn't left the CD player in my car. It was good to see young and old again, ROCKING OUT!
Now I had never gone out and bought any of their CD's or songs on itunes. At the show, I didn't even know what any of the popular song titles. But, boy did I love the sounds I was hearing. The next week I went to Waterloo Records and purchased my first Social d album. It Is awesome and hasn't left the CD player in my car. It was good to see young and old again, ROCKING OUT!
Delayed Reviews 1 of 1
Stevie Wonder played at ACL this year. His show was quiet because of the stages sound but I would have to say he was the best show at ACL! His feel good music entertained young and old. We all danced together as a crowd.
Usually there is a Debbie downer somewhere in the crowd. Not at Stevie! How can you feel down as he plays Superstition? I never Thought I would get to see him. His first hour was filled with songs that hadn't hit the top of the charts but people still knew. The last hour though was simply amazing! As the younger crowd filed out it left a ton of space for people to spread out and dance. I grabbed woman after woman, pulling them into the circle I had made and they had no hesitation to dance with me because they knew the rhythms! I had a great time with him and the crowd.
GO SEE STEVIE if you have the chance. He is still powerful and awesome.
Usually there is a Debbie downer somewhere in the crowd. Not at Stevie! How can you feel down as he plays Superstition? I never Thought I would get to see him. His first hour was filled with songs that hadn't hit the top of the charts but people still knew. The last hour though was simply amazing! As the younger crowd filed out it left a ton of space for people to spread out and dance. I grabbed woman after woman, pulling them into the circle I had made and they had no hesitation to dance with me because they knew the rhythms! I had a great time with him and the crowd.
GO SEE STEVIE if you have the chance. He is still powerful and awesome.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Kanye West @ ACL
Ok, So I know you have all been waiting in anticipation for my reviews of ACL. Let me first say, sorry it took me so long to get to these. My first blog in the series will start with Kanye West.
His Friday night headliner was disappointing at best. This was his last show using "the wall" which is a giant picture featuring Kanye floating on a cloud like a god. This is supposed to inform his viewers that he is heaven sent and that he, and his talent, is good enough for angels. this was anything but true. His voice cracked and at one point had to start a song over. His pompous attitude only made it feel better when he had to restart. The sound was iffy and his voice did not fill Zilker park like it should have. I feared that the sound would cause him to crumble and walk off stage like he has done before. Kanye did not play anything off of his newest album with Jay-Z. this was very unexpected because it released earlier this year.
During SXSW Kanye played a secret show at the power plant in Austin. At this show he brought out Beyonce, Snoop Dog, and Jay-Z. I anticipated the show at ACL simply because I expected that he would bring out a few famous faces. Needless to say, He didn't. I was pissed. Unfortunately, I had to fight myself to stay till the end of ACL's Friday night closer. At first I was excited because ACL had added more hip-hop to the lineup, however, Kanye was a bad representation of hip-hop at a festival. Overall I give his show two big thumbs down.
His Friday night headliner was disappointing at best. This was his last show using "the wall" which is a giant picture featuring Kanye floating on a cloud like a god. This is supposed to inform his viewers that he is heaven sent and that he, and his talent, is good enough for angels. this was anything but true. His voice cracked and at one point had to start a song over. His pompous attitude only made it feel better when he had to restart. The sound was iffy and his voice did not fill Zilker park like it should have. I feared that the sound would cause him to crumble and walk off stage like he has done before. Kanye did not play anything off of his newest album with Jay-Z. this was very unexpected because it released earlier this year.
During SXSW Kanye played a secret show at the power plant in Austin. At this show he brought out Beyonce, Snoop Dog, and Jay-Z. I anticipated the show at ACL simply because I expected that he would bring out a few famous faces. Needless to say, He didn't. I was pissed. Unfortunately, I had to fight myself to stay till the end of ACL's Friday night closer. At first I was excited because ACL had added more hip-hop to the lineup, however, Kanye was a bad representation of hip-hop at a festival. Overall I give his show two big thumbs down.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Key Survival tips for ACL
This is a tad bit late for all you festival goers but...
1.) WATER--drink plenty of it
2.) SLEEP-- Do it ahead of time because who knows when you will see your bed again!
3.) EAT-- plenty of food before you get to Zilker because prices are outrageous.
once all that is done and your at the festival...
Barton Springs is a much needed haven away from crowds and KAOS! take 30 minutes to dive on in!
Make friends with a worker, They are your key to information and free stuff!
They are just people trying to catch a free show, Love music with them!
Finally, look beyond your horizons and catch a variety of shows. This will make that 200$ ticket worth it!
P.S. Get CRAZY!!!!
1.) WATER--drink plenty of it
2.) SLEEP-- Do it ahead of time because who knows when you will see your bed again!
3.) EAT-- plenty of food before you get to Zilker because prices are outrageous.
once all that is done and your at the festival...
Barton Springs is a much needed haven away from crowds and KAOS! take 30 minutes to dive on in!
Make friends with a worker, They are your key to information and free stuff!
They are just people trying to catch a free show, Love music with them!
Finally, look beyond your horizons and catch a variety of shows. This will make that 200$ ticket worth it!
P.S. Get CRAZY!!!!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Austin City Limits
O.K. all you Austinites, Central Texans, and music lovers all over the world, it's that time again!!! ACL is upon us and it could not be hotter. Are you ready for it? I know I am! I was born and raised in Austin and, like most true Austinites, have dreaded watching the growth of this city over the past 15 years. Watching the evolution of this city has been hectic, however, it has brought around new and good change. One of those being this festival. Since its birth in 2002 I have watched it thrive into the beast it is today. Attending several years has taught me a few things about how to survive the extreme heat and conditions resulting in a wonderful weekend. Tomorrow, My blog will entail a list of key tips for survival.
Today however I would like to ask any of you out there if there are any bands that i might should check out to review as future blogs? I will be reviewing a few certain bands in a blog series over the next few weeks. I just thought I'd ask just in case a reader out there might want to hear an in depth report about a certain show. I will be checking out Kanye West, Pretty Lights, Stevie Wonder, Chiddy Bang, and several others for the series already. Please grace me with your requests!
Today however I would like to ask any of you out there if there are any bands that i might should check out to review as future blogs? I will be reviewing a few certain bands in a blog series over the next few weeks. I just thought I'd ask just in case a reader out there might want to hear an in depth report about a certain show. I will be checking out Kanye West, Pretty Lights, Stevie Wonder, Chiddy Bang, and several others for the series already. Please grace me with your requests!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
When it hits you, you feel no pain...
We all know the famous words sung by Bob Marley, but how many of you have put this to the test. Now I know, there is music out there that preys on the sadder side of the emotion spectrum. Also, I realize these types of songs may tend to remind us of painful memories. These memories could be so sad it feels like it hurts; but as you sit there and bawl your eyes out, while you sing along at the top of your lungs, it miraculously starts to feel better. It helps you cope with the emotion and eventually starts to heal it.
I am also well aware that there is music out there that we as individual musical consumers do not appreciate. That anti-appreciation may make it feel like it is hurting out ears or head, however, that is some other persons magic healing potion. When it hits them, they can get through anything.
Music is one of the few things that can cure, assist, and inspire us all in 3 to 7 minutes. I mean think about it! What songs do you play while you run on a track, max out on the bench press, or push through that hour-long cardio class? What serenades you through the all night study sessions, during yard work in the 100-degree weather or in the car and office of a 40-hour work week?
Music surrounds our lives and fills them with melodic tones that can sooth even the craziest of souls. Even Hitler would kick back and relax with the sounds of Germanic classical composers of the era. Music means something different to every single person. This is what makes something so universal, individual to the self. Certain types of music can grant an individual solitude in times of trouble, it can comfort them in their time of need, or it can take them to another place when their whole world is crumbling down.
The inter-personal relationship that we choose for ourselves can often times define us and hold influence on our everyday life. Speaking from personal experience; a Brandon Boyd lyric ,that had me convinced I would not live past 23, influenced me to live my younger life in a very different way than most. Once I hit 24, my mind was boggled that this lyric, that had meant so much to me, had no control over my life anymore. At first, I felt a sense of confusion and a minor loss of identity. Eventually, it turned into the motivation to get back in school and plan for the future that i needed. Even to this day i am amazed at how much that lyric has influenced my life.
Are there any lyrics, songs or bands that you can identify in a similar way? Music can do many things to and for us if we let it. So I ask; what has music done for you lately?
I am also well aware that there is music out there that we as individual musical consumers do not appreciate. That anti-appreciation may make it feel like it is hurting out ears or head, however, that is some other persons magic healing potion. When it hits them, they can get through anything.
Music is one of the few things that can cure, assist, and inspire us all in 3 to 7 minutes. I mean think about it! What songs do you play while you run on a track, max out on the bench press, or push through that hour-long cardio class? What serenades you through the all night study sessions, during yard work in the 100-degree weather or in the car and office of a 40-hour work week?
Music surrounds our lives and fills them with melodic tones that can sooth even the craziest of souls. Even Hitler would kick back and relax with the sounds of Germanic classical composers of the era. Music means something different to every single person. This is what makes something so universal, individual to the self. Certain types of music can grant an individual solitude in times of trouble, it can comfort them in their time of need, or it can take them to another place when their whole world is crumbling down.
The inter-personal relationship that we choose for ourselves can often times define us and hold influence on our everyday life. Speaking from personal experience; a Brandon Boyd lyric ,that had me convinced I would not live past 23, influenced me to live my younger life in a very different way than most. Once I hit 24, my mind was boggled that this lyric, that had meant so much to me, had no control over my life anymore. At first, I felt a sense of confusion and a minor loss of identity. Eventually, it turned into the motivation to get back in school and plan for the future that i needed. Even to this day i am amazed at how much that lyric has influenced my life.
Are there any lyrics, songs or bands that you can identify in a similar way? Music can do many things to and for us if we let it. So I ask; what has music done for you lately?
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