Tag Archives: Austin

Iron Maiden and Megadeth Melted My Face And It Felt Good

img_1879

Last Tuesday was a dream come true for me as I finally got to see Megadeth.  Oh I saw Iron Maiden too.  Plus I got to see the Austin 360 Amphitheater over at the Circuit of the Americas.  All in all the show melted my face right off, but there are a few points I need to make.  Especially about the venue. Continue reading Iron Maiden and Megadeth Melted My Face And It Felt Good

Hey! Hey! Those Were The Monkees!

img_1465

Such a weird, contrasting time last Wednesday at the The Long Center in Austin, Texas.  On one hand, you had the Sound & Screen series rocking out to School of Rock and some cover band.  On the other, you had a show going on inside that spanned many generations.  What was it?  Well, it was The Monkees.  An American answer to the Beatles that comprised of some actor-musicians.  It started out as a show and turned into an actual band.  They were touring again and I just had to see them. Continue reading Hey! Hey! Those Were The Monkees!

Sigur Ros Eloquently Kicked Ass

sigurros

It was only right that a weekday after my best man showed up for the weekend that I had the opportunity to relax and recover with the soothing sounds of Sigur Ros.  Welp, it mostly happened.  I’ve seen them before at the Uptown Tehater in Kansas City way back when and remember such a jovial, quiet style.  I guess I didn’t remember everything correctly.  They somehow managed to kick my ass in a completely eloquent style. Continue reading Sigur Ros Eloquently Kicked Ass