Surfer Blood closed out our Back Lot Performances with an at-capacity crowd (watch video here) and we were left with some band graffiti in the green room, and lots of good memories. We'll post more photos this coming week, but for now, time to catch a flight back to reality.
Some bands step on stage and you know immediately that it is going to be a good show. Japandroids is one such band. Guitarist Brian King introduced himself and drummer David Prowse and said that since they didn't have much time, they weren't going to waste it by talking. They then launched into one of the most enthusiastic shows we've seen all week.
Surfer Blood and Japandroids share a bottle of Root between their sets. Hey, it's cold out and these boys have a lot of shows to play...
The Back Lot hit capacity for Local Natives, and several fans had to gather in the parking lot next door to see the show.
Today was a surprise: It's freaking cold here. Windy, grey and wet. Sweaters and hoodies have replaced summer dresses and tank tops. Fortunately, Acrylics kinda like it.
Three Austin UO employees—singers Britani and Stephani Kagan and guitarist Justin Buschardt—are in Petals, who play the Texas Rockfest outdoor stage today at 12:30pm.
Brooklyn's Here We Go Magic closed down the Back Lot today, as the sun started to set and the breeze shook blossoms from the trees on a perfect 74 degree afternoon. Needless to say, it was kind of magic...
They warned us they were ramblers. Hilarious. If Sassy were still around, they would definitely be worthy of a 'Cute Band Alert.'
Kyle and Chris from Happy Birthday ate Chomps on stage and extolled the virtues of performance sports chews ("half-gummi bear, half-Swedish fish") to the crowd.
We heard Dee Dee warming up in the green room, and managed to catch up with her before she went on.
Jessop from Out of Print Magazine was kind enough to share some of his pictures from the UO Back Lot and from around Austin the last couple of days. These shots pretty much say it all...
We love sunshine and summer dresses. Forecast for thunder and rain tomorrow. Please, no...this is not the kind of music festival where you want to wear your wellies.
Real Estate are just finishing up their hazy early morning set, and by 'early morning,' we mean noon. The New Jersey-based quartet brought out tons of devoted fans, and we're feeling especially appreciative of bassist Alex Bleeker's hat and singer Martin Courtney's tye-dye.
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After Memory Tapes canceled because he lost his voice, Small Black stepped in to fill the slot. They killed it, and put on an amazing show. Thanks, guys!
