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Metric is a band that is very fun to shoot. Emily is charismatic and energetic, the rest of the band implements proper use of guitar, drum and bass face. Add to that a killer lighting rig and some beauty pop jams, you have the recipe for a fun night out. Heading to Stubb’s on a Wednesday, there are worse ways to spend a weeknight.
I’ll sum things up, offer advice to the openers, The Colourist, and share the pretty pics after the break.
It’s time for a big contest around these parts kids. Today we’re excited to be offering up a pass to you and a friend to the Jim James show on Monday @ Stubbs in Austin. We anticipate a heavy list of entries so let’s get this thing going with some deets:
Up For Grabs: Your name on the promoter’s list with +1
Show Time: Doors @ 7pm
Closing Time: Friday @ high noon
How to enter: Leave a comment with your favorite MMJ or Jim James song
We’ll pick a winner and shoot you an email on Friday. Please don’t forget to leave a valid email address so we can get in touch with you.
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I never got the chance to shoot Band of Horses when they were in our prime, i.e. still carrying the buzz of the early releases through the blogosphere. I did however got to see them in the big church during SxSW. That was pretty moving. Wall of sound, cathedral (seriously) ceilings, perfect venue for the at times sparse and haunting songwriting that made us suckers for the first two albums.
They have since left our little corner of the intarwebs for bigger pastures, but so what. I got to shoot them finally under the carnival tent that is cathedral-esque at Stubb’s and they played some early hits, so there.
Roadkill Ghost Choir opened, a few thoughts and some snaps past the break to ogle while you wait for your ride to Psych Fest.
Guilty pleasures, we all have them (Timberlake, comics, shimmying, wrestling, jello shots). I have a thing for Brit-Pop and the poppiest stuff going in my playlists has to be Two Door Cinema Club. I swore them off after the last show based on their destined rise with a rabid fan base of teenage “drop me off at the show, mom” crowd. More on them in a bit.
Inevitably, openers will get also get more mainstream as the crowd changes. Robert DeLong is an interesting creature.
But, even if you hate the bands involved, I hope you will take a look at the photos. I shot the second night and the photo pit to myself. It was well lit and a ton of fun to shoot.
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Wow, Stubb’s was it packed for Grizzly Bear. So packed that the photo pit was moved in to allow for more people space because the show was oversold. I didn’t know that sardines had date nights. Was it worth it the uncomfortably close neighbors?
A couple quick notes on the show including my love for Owen Pallett and of course the human monopod show pics…
While it is usually a rather homogenized list of artists, this year’s Spin Party featured some names I wanted to see. Parquet Courts and CHVRCHES were included in the day’s agenda which also gave me a shot to double back on Unknown Mortal Orchestra and check out Solange (Beyoncé’s “indie” sister, y’all). Sorry, had to skip Kendrick Lamar for Girls Names and Small Black . I am sure there were some freebies which I ignored. I got to skip the line with my fancy Red pass and there is a photo pit at Stubb’s, so thank you Spin Mag.
Read on for plenty of pics and my notes on each artist…
Let’s make no mistake about it, the Tame Impala show at Stubbs’ was deservedly sold out! Blowing into town behind the release of two excellent albums, Lonerism and Innerspeaker, the venue was filled with a nice bit of buzz. They even brought friends The Growl along with them from Australia.
Read along for my thoughts and Brian’s rad photos.
| Date | Tuesday, February 26th |
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| Location | Stubbs |
| Doors | 6:00 PM |
| Tickets | SOLD OUT |
It should be no surprise that Tuesday’s show with Tame Impala has sold out. The band has been universally praised with their two albums, the most recent being Lonerism. It’s weird to see a band burst forth with such enthusiastic praise, but I assure you, having spent hours upon hours with the band’s music, it’s more than deserved. I actually haven’t seen them live, so I’m looking forward to see what they have to offer in the live setting. They’ll be bringing friends The Growl with them from Australia.
And, immediately following the show, there is a killer set inside the venue featuring our local favorites Feathers and the Sour Notes. I say go for it all. Six hours of perfect music to make your perfect Tuesday.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Apocalypse-Dreams.mp3]Download: Tame Impala – Apocalypse Dreams [MP3]
| Date | 2/22/13 |
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| Location | Stubbs Indoor |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | SOLD OUT! |
Music fans have a great show option for Saturday night with a solid lineup over on the indoor stage at Stubbs. The show features an old ATH favorite Matt Pond along with fellow great bands Jukebox the Ghost and Lighthouse & The Whaler. As far as lineups go, I’d say that’s pretty stacked if you’re asking me. See you there?
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/MPPA-01_Love_To_Get_Used.mp3]Download: Matt Pond PA – Love to get Used [MP3]
| Date | 12/16/12 |
|---|---|
| Location | Stubbs |
| Doors | 8pm |
| Tickets | $7 @ Frontgate |
It’s been a big year for local band My Jerusalem. They just dropped their impeccable album Preachers, have done some light touring, and have been picking up some positive national press. Sunday evening is a chance to get on board and support local music with a show on the Stubbs inside stage featuring the up and coming group. It’s an even better show with ATH approved local songwriter Frank Smith providing the opening support for the evening. Should be a good one.
[audio:https://austintownhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/My-Jerusalem-Mono.mp3]Download: My Jerusalem – Mono [MP3]
