Entries from Austinist tagged with 'snapshots'
May 5, 2008
The Raconteurs (Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence,Patrick Keeler, and Jack White) played a two-night stand of sold out shows at Stubb's this weekend. Like a car at the very edge of control their messy, wobbly guitars delivered the kind of nervous energy you can't turn away fearing (or hoping) it might crash at any moment. ...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: The Raconteurs Are on the Level"
May 2, 2008
Bonde Do Role is a hot, sweaty mess. Setting the stage with the opening bars of the Indiana Jones theme, the band went on an adventure through the land of synthfunksamplehop while being chased by sweaty, sweaty headband wearing hipsters who were all too willing to worship at the temple of booty shakin' bass. What do you do with a song called “Bondallica”? You slay your adoring crowd with it, of course. With a set full of covers and songs off their singles and album “With Lasers” the band lit the floor on fire with low-fi drum machine samples and booty bass beats. ...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Bonde Do Role Make You Sweat"April 28, 2008
Photos courtesy Nash Cook...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Til We're Blue or Destroy, Golden Bear & More"April 21, 2008
Panic at the Disco brought their advertising laden tour to Stubb's on Saturday night. ...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Panic! at Stubbs!"April 15, 2008
British Sea Power played a free show at Club DeVille this weekend. Photos courtesy Eric Uhlir. ...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: British Sea Power @ Club DeVille"April 8, 2008
Colin Meloy stopped by La Zona Rosa on Monday night to play some intimate acoustic jams as part of his solo tour. Despite a head cold the Decemberist's lead singer/songwriter played a full set from both the band's catalog and his own, with a few covers (including Sam Cook) thrown in for good measure. Sipping on a glass of Cabernet (probably not the best thing for a cold) Meloy bantered cheerfully with the crowd, who supported him with sympathetic "awwwws" on cue and when he had to stop a couple of the songs due to fits of coughing or lyrical amnesia (its a good thing so many of his fans know the songs by heart, saving the final "Mariner's Revenge" with their sing-a-long). All in all the night proved that a supportive fan base can rescue a ship (or show) on the rocks and help a favorite artist deliver on the promise of the ticket price: a good time and a good show. ...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Colin Meloy Sings"April 7, 2008
Oakland's Xiu Xiu, led by Jamie Stewart and Caralee McElroy, made a gorgeous noise on Saturday at the Mohawk performing songs from their latest release, Women as Lovers. They were supported by the smoky curiosities of D.C.'s Thao & the Get Down Stay Down. ...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Xiu Xiu & Thao @ the Mohawk Saturday"April 4, 2008
Allen Y Chen/Austinist Vandals recently defaced banners advertising the new Bridges on the Park development, perhaps in response to the recent closure of the Shady Grove RV Park — which was actually prompted by a different condo project going up nearby.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Trouble in Paradise?"March 10, 2008
What Made Milwaukee Famous played at Emo's on Friday night to celebrate their CD release. Black Before Red, Loxsly and Lemurs opened the show. ...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: What Made Milwaukee Famous @ Emo's "March 4, 2008
Snapshots from Sunday's Zilker Kite Festival...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: The 80th Annual Zilker Kite Festival"March 3, 2008
Photos courtesy Nash Cook. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Horse + Donkey @ Hole in the Wall"February 28, 2008
Photos by Steve Hopson. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: President Clinton Campaigns for Hillary at UT"February 22, 2008
Photos from last night's Texas Democratic Party debate watching party at the Hyatt, with post debate appearance by Senator Clinton and Senator Obama. All photos by Romain Nayalkar for Austinist.com. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Texas Democrats' Official Debate Watch Party at the Hyatt"February 22, 2008
Photos from last night's historic CNN/Univision Debate between Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton. All photos by Steve Hopson for Austinist.com. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: The Clinton/Obama Debate at the University of Texas Austin"February 20, 2008
Austinist photographer Steve Hopson previewed the UT Rec Center, site of tomorrow night's debate. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: UT Rec Center Ready for Primetime"February 18, 2008
Photos courtesy Nash Cook...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Liars, No Age, Loxsly @ the Mohawk"February 12, 2008
Photos courtesy Nash Cook If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: 2nd Annual Valentine's Day Prom @ Beauty Bar"February 11, 2008
On Saturday, Matt Bearden hosted Misprint magazine's 2nd annual Beard & Mustache competition at Club Deville. Horse + Donkey provided the tunes and DJ Andy (The Mouth) handled the beats. As usual, a fiercely good-looking crowd devoted to all things facial hair showed up and rocked the house. ...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Misprint's 2nd Annual Beard & Mustache Competition"February 11, 2008
Local protesters turned up outside Austin's branch of the Church of Scientology as part of yesterday's worldwide anti-Scientology protests. Photos by Jimmy Dushku on flickr, reprinted with permission. Related: Photos by AnonofTexas Project Chanology (wikipedia) Scientology Raid Austin, Texas (digg) Anonymous (Encyclopedia Dramatica) *Potentially NSFW If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Scientology 'Raid' on the Drag"February 4, 2008
Photos courtesy Nash Cook If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapsthots: Super Furry Animals & Holy F*ck @ Emo's"January 23, 2008
Photos of The Electric Gong display, part of the Play it by Ear exhibit, at the Austin Children's Museum on January 18, 2008. Photos courtesy of Steve Hopson. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Austin Children's Museum - Play it by Ear/Electric Gong"January 2, 2008
Photos from this year's First Night Austin, which took place last Monday. The family-friendly New Year's Eve festival relies on volunteers and local performers. To find out how you can help with next year's festivities, visit their website. Photos courtesy of Steve Hopson. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: First Night Austin 2008"January 1, 2008
New Year's Eve at Mohawk, photographed by Nash Cook: Brazos, Pink Nasty, White Denim and Black Joe Lewis. ...
Continue Reading "Snapshots: NYE @ Mohawk"January 1, 2008
December 21, 2007
Photos from the Sock Monkey Nativity holiday display around the corner of 37th street taken by Brian Berzer....
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Sock Monkey Nativity Near 37th Street"December 13, 2007
December 11, 2007
Photos from this weekend's inaugural Santa Speedo Run, which took place during the Trail of Lights 5K. Check out triman's blog recap for more about this festive fundraiser for Out Youth. Previously: Santa Speedo Run Balances Naughty with Nice — Just Pray You Don't Lose a Nipple Photos by Yann, Mark Cathcart, Cody Dickson, and Justin Lichfield If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Santa Speedo Run"December 10, 2007
Photos from opening night of the Trail of Lights in Zilker Park. Visit the city's Trail of Lights events page to find out about the various festivities taking place this year. Photos courtesy of Keith Gaddis. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Trail of Lights Opening Night"December 10, 2007
Photos from the First Night Austin Kickoff which took place Thursday, December 6th at City Hall. Visit First Night Austin to find out more about this year's New Years event. Photos courtesy of Keith Gaddis. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: First Night Austin Kickoff Event"November 29, 2007
On Monday night, Austin Music Hall re-opened its doors. Once completely finished, the revamped venue will feature a permanent stage and 2,800 seats. Photos courtesy of Dale Haussner. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump.......
Continue Reading "Snapshots: Austin Music Hall's Re-Opening"