Monthly Archive: September 2015

Sweet Spirit

If I’ve ever talked Austin music with you, then you’ve probably had to endure some long spiel from me in regards to Sweet Spirit.  Fronted by the dynamic Sabrina Ellis, the nine-piece band have a...

Show Of The Week

Saturday is mega-packed when it comes to quality shows (see below), and I have no idea which one you should attend.  Maybe just run between all of them throughout the night?  I don’t know.  Also,...

Happy Metal Fun Time (Chuck)

This week the Motorhead show at Emo’s ended early due to the ongoing health issues of the iconic Lemmy Kilmister. It was a tough sight to see, a rock and roll legend who is arguably...

OBN IIIs (Dan)

OBN IIIs are back! There is no one I get more pumped to see play live than Mr. Orville Bateman Neeley III. The surly and snarling lead singer of OBN IIIs is incapable of delivering...

Movie Breakdown: The Transporter Refueled (Noah)

The Impression: The Transporter series has, somehow, survived through four films and television series. The story of a, ahem, “transporter” who will deliver anything to anywhere as long as you “follow some rules” has potential,...

Battles

Everyone (including myself) goes on and on about Tyondai Braxton no longer being in Battles, and it’s so dumb.  The band is about to be two full lengths removed from him!  What are we all...

Movie Breakdown: A Walk In The Woods (Noah)

The Impression: Bill Bryson’s original non-fiction book, A Walk In The Woods, is truly a fantastic read. Bryson manages to explore the entire history of the Appalachian Trail while reminiscing on his own life, his...

Show Of The Week

Because it’s a holiday weekend there’s a good chance that things will be a bit chaotic downtown.  If that doesn’t sound particularly inviting to you, then here’s a great alternative plan – head to ABGB...

Conner Youngblood

For years I haven’t been paying any sort of attention to Conner Youngblood.  Not on purpose, I don’t think.  I just never managed to actually get around to listening to him.  My mistake.  Yesterday I...