SXSW Music Festival
Austin, TX March 16, 2019
Photos by Michael Mullinex
And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead
at the Scoot Inn
…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead are an American alternative rock band from Austin, Texas. The main members of the band, Jason Reece and Conrad Keely, alternate between drumming, guitar, and lead vocals, both on recordings and live shows. The band is known for their wild, energetic concerts. Their ninth studio album, IX, was released in November 2014. The band is an amalgamation of influences that include Fugazi, Melvins, Bikini Kill, KARP, Unwound, Sonic Youth, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Public Enemy, Yes, J.S. Bach, and Vivaldi, amongst others. …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead are currently on an anniversary tour that marks two decades since the release of their album ‘Madonna.’.
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Black Heart Saints
at the Dirty Dog Bar
Another Austin, TX band, Black Heart Saints are dangerous & dirty, with a distinct groove steeped in classic rock, yet with a modern edge. Quickly conquering some of the biggest stages and festivals in the United States, Black Heart Saints has built an impressive resume and has been recognized as one of the nation’s top emerging rock acts. The soaring vocals of front-man Josh Ross have drawn comparisons to Myles Kennedy and Chris Cornell, which allows the band to give fans exactly what they want – rock-god vocals catapulted over explosive, memorable riffs that leaves the audience yearning for more.
After debuting at SXSW in 2014, this powerhouse quartet has been building a solid reputation as a support act for national touring bands such as Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Nonpoint, Coheed and Cambria, Filter, POD, The Toadies, and more. The band is influenced by Mötley Crüe, Guns ‘N Roses, and other legendary Hard Rock acts, but the commanding presence of their live show brandishes an updated take on the genre.
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Patty Griffin
on the Lady Bird Lake Stage
Grammy award winner Patty Griffin is an American treasure. Griffin closed out the last of three free South by Southwest shows at Auditorium Shores along side. Lady Bird Lake. The singer-songwriter and musician is known for her stripped-down songwriting style in the folk music genre. Her songs have been covered by numerous musicians, including Emmylou Harris, Ellis Paul, Rory Block, Dave Hause, Sugarland, and the Dixie Chicks. In 2007, Griffin received the Artist of the Year award from the Americana Music Association, and her album Children Running Through won the award for Best Album.
Griffin headlined a four-hour show that also featured sets from Andrew Bird, Courtney Marie Andrews, and William Tyler. Throngs of SXSW attendees and locals alike relaxed on the lawn to take in the dulcet tones of Griffin’s music. Her latest self-titled album was released last week.
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Death of a Dream
at the Dirty Dog Bar
Death of a Dream headlined “Metal Monsters Of Texas,” the SXSW Official Showcase at the Dirty Dog Bar on Sixth Street.
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Ringo Deathstar at the Scoot Inn
Ringo Deathstarr is an American shoegaze band from Austin, Texas. The band is comprised of guitarist Elliott Frazier, bassist Alex Gehring, and drummer Daniel Coborn. The name of the band is a blend of the Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and the Star Wars Death Star. The band has been compared to bands such as My Bloody Valentine, Ride, the Jesus & Mary Chain, and Medicine. AllMusic described them as “shoegaze revivalists from Texas who play it pretty straight, but aren’t afraid to add extra noise to the mix”.
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