Live music review: Austin Psych Fest 2013 photo gallery

Rishi Dhir of Elephant Stone    Photo: Emily Lim

The sixth Austin Psych Fest wrapped up Sunday at Carson Creek Ranch near downtown Austin with a rare performance byThe Moving Sidewalks led by ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons. Festival curators, The Black Angels turned in a superlative performance sandwiching their set between the Sidewalks and Austin psych rock legend... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Live music review: Carolina Chocolate Drops, Son Volt shine at Old Settlers Fest

The 26th edition of Americana themed, Old Settler's Music Festival wound up yesterday. The beautiful weather over the weekend put a shine on impressive sundowner sets by the Grammy-winning,Carolina Chocolate Drops and Son Volt on Saturday. Son Volt, featuring... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Live music preview: Fun Fun Fun Fest, Run DMC, X, De La Soul, Edward Sharpe

Fun Fun Fun Fest 3-Day Pass 

Fun Fun Fun Fest (FFF Fest) is back for the seventh year this week with a packed schedule of events beginning Thursday evening until Sunday night at Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park. The festivities kick off Thursday with Superchunkat The Mohawk followed by Christian Bland and the Revelators at the ND at 501 Studios. All Nites after shows are... Continue reading at Examiner

ACL Fest review: The Eastern Sea, Royal Teeth, Polica, Lumineers, Die Antwoord

Polica at ACL Festival 2012

The Sunday edition of Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL Fest) began with sunny, warm weather following overnight precipitation that helped dry out Zilker Park after rain showers on Saturday. The day kicked off much like Saturday with a performance by an Austin band. This time it was... Continue reading at Examiner.

Live music review:Neon Desert Festival emphasized EDM and international acts

In Austin, we are fortunate to have multiple festivals throughout the year to entertain us. In El Paso, Neon Desert Music Festival attendees told us last weekend was special for a number of reasons. The international lineup attracted fans from Juarez, across the border.  People came from all over Texas and the country to El Paso to visit and great international bands like Les Butcherettes, La Vida Boheme, Mexican Institute of Sound and DJ A-Trakmade appearances. Headliners, Moby, Sparta and Austin's  ... Read more at examiner.com