Covering the Limelight in ATX

One thing is for certain when it comes to Austin and the SXSW Music Fest, every day and every night there is going to be a party happening somewhere. One of the biggest parties this year was the 6th annual Perez Hilton "One Night in Austin" mega party held on March 16, 2013 at the Austin Music Hall. Perez and his friends have turned this opportunity to get together into more than just a good time. This year, $53,000 was raised for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and GLSEN.  Limelight Imaging was honored to be on hand to capture the festivities of the night.  Celebrity blogger and music enthusiast Perez Hilton walks the red carpet during his 6th annual "One Night in Austin" party during SXSW 2013. FOXES entertains the party goers at Perez Hilton's "One Night in Austin." KERLI performs for "One Night in Austin" during SXSW 2013. Angel Haze on the stage of Austin Music Hall for Perez Hilton's SXSW party....

Last week Austin was inundated with musicians and music fans from around the globe as the ever-growing music festival portion of South by Southwest (SXSW) hit the streets and venues of The Live Music Capital of the World. Music filled the air and every piece of real estate possible. Limelight Imaging was on the scene to capture the 9th annual mtvU Woodie Awards and Music Festival on March 14, 2013. The 8 hour plus outdoor show featured live performances from several of the award winners and nominees. It was also recorded for broadcast on MTV. The Lonely Biscuits open 2013 mtvU Woodie Awards Music Fest   The festival kicked off at 2 PM with a performance by The Lonely Biscuits from Belmont University. They were honored with the first Chevrolet Sonic College Artist Woodie as the Best Emerging College Artist. Rapper Travi$ Scott performs with special guest, T.I. during the music fest portion of the mtvU Woodie Awards  HAIM performs for...

The State of Texas is known all across the globe as a very special place. The mere mention of its name conjures up thoughts of independence, strength, pride, and accomplishments. "Remember The Alamo," "Houston, the Eagle has landed," and "Don’t Mess With Texas" are words that have been heard around the world. With a strong history, diverse ethnic population, and fierce belief in our own abilities, Texas is one of a kind. The Lone Star Flag One factor that makes Texas unique is our heritage. The flags of six different nations have flown over our state, including the Lone Star Flag, which not only represents the 28th state of the United States, but also the Republic of Texas. Yes, we were our own nation. Texas’ rich heritage is impacted by the diverse cultures of the many people who have called her home. Everywhere you go you see the impact of the pioneers of old from Germany, France, Spain, Mexico, as well as every state in the Union. And yet with...

The calendar might have read “Fat Tuesday” but the traditional beads and parades weren’t the only things happening in Austin as music lovers found another way to celebrate Mardi Gras and have a little fun. Fresh off their amazingly successful night at the 2013 Grammy Awards, FUN. took to the stage at Austin’s Stubbs BBQ on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.  Nate Ruess of FUN. performs at Stubb's BBQ in Austin, Texas  Long before the band arrived in Austin, Tuesday night’s show was a sell-out. After a very popular performance at last year’s SXSW music festival, local audiences already knew what the rest of the world realized during the Grammy Awards show held on Sunday, February 10; FUN. Is a lot of fun to experience. With their recent wins for Song of the Year, “We Are Young,” and Best New Artist, along with four other Grammy nominations, Fun. looks like they are a new force to be reckoned with in the music industry.  Nate Reuss of FUN. performs at Stubb...

The legendary Motown artist, Miss Diana Ross, graced the stage of Austin’s ACL-Live at the Moody Theater on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Ross, who was the lead singer of The Supremes and helped shape the Motown sound of the 1960’s, went on to become one of the most successful female artists of all time, selling more than 100 million records. She has received Academy Award and Grammy nominations, and won Golden Globe, American Music, and Tony Awards during her illustrious career. In 2007, she received the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Honors Award.  Diana Ross performs at Austin City Limits- Live at the Moody Theater  On this night, Miss Ross amazed the packed Austin audience once again. From the moment the curtain fell revealing her incredible red sequined gown, the audience was on their feet, cheering their approval. The audience turned into a swaying sea of bodies and waving arms as they were transported to another time when Motown reigned ...

British singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran stopped by Stubb’s Barbeque in downtown Austin, Texas on Saturday, January 19, 2013 to perform for a sold out crowd of fans. While Sheeran has been gaining popularity in the UK for a couple of years, he burst into the US scene just this past year after working with Taylor Swift on her “RED” album and writing songs for the boy band, One Direction.  Ed Sheeran performs at Stubb's BBQ in Austin, Texas  With a strong teenage fan base, Sheeran’s show at Stubbs was a sell-out shortly after it was announced. His music and persona seem to connect deeply with his fans. Sheeran’s charisma and charm kept the audience smiling and entertained throughout his entire set. Sheeran urged the audience to sing a long with him and during one part of the show he divided the audience into two groups, asking each to sing better than the Dallas audience from the night before. He took time to explain how he writes songs from the be...

British rockers Keane took to the stage of ACL Live at the Moody Theater on Jan 17, 2013 for a very special concert presentation. Not only did the band thoroughly entertain the packed venue in Austin, Texas, which also plays host to the PBS series Austin City Limits, but thanks to the World Wide Web, fans around the globe were able to have a front row seat as well.  Tom Chaplin of Keane performs at Austin City Limits- Live a the Moody Theater Keane’s performance was the second concert in the new series, STAGESIDE LIVE from Austin. STAGESIDE LIVE is a live-streaming concert series featuring some of music’s biggest stars and rising talent broadcast live from the world-famous Austin City Limits Live studios and webcast live on CBS.com.  Tim Rice-Oxley of Keane performs at Austin City Limits-Live at the Moody Theater  Keane is on tour to support their latest album, Strangeland which was released in May 2012. The band is comprise...

The 11th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival took over the 350 acre Zilker Park in the heart of South Austin, Texas for three days of incredible fun from Oct 12 through 14, 2012. The Fest included everything you would expect to find in a music festival held in the “Live Music Capital of the World” including culinary specialties and libations from thirty of Austin’s most unique establishments; fashionable clothing, fine art, and iconic souvenirs from a plethora of local artisans; a farmer’s market; and over 130 incredible musical acts. ACL Festival takes over Zilker Park in downtown Austin, Texas, USA. The acts were distributed throughout the park on eight individual stages for eleven hours each day. The genres of the acts ran the gamut from blues to pop to rock and everything in between. One stage was even solely dedicated to kid’s music.                       ...