DEVO
Veteran artists, Devo stopped by Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater on Thursday, July 2. Devo was formed in 1972 by two sets of brothers, Mark and Bob Mothersbaughs and Gerald and Bob Casales, with Alan Myers. Devo's musical style has varied from punk to alt rock and new wave. With their kitsch music and theatrical stage show including haz-mat jumpsuits and red cone hats, the band developed a cult following that is sill loyal to them today.
After Bob Casales' unexpected death earlier this year, the band decided to go on a 10 city tour and dedicate it to Bob2. Austin was the last stop on the tour. Instead of replacing Bob2, the band chose to perform songs from 1974- 1977, before Bob had joined the band. Thus the Devo Hard Core Tour was born. The band contributed the proceeds of the tour to Casales' family to help defray the cost of the ER hospital bills.
At the beginning of the show, each member wore a t-shirt emblazoned with a photo of the late Bob Casales. Later in the show, the band donned their signature industrial jumpsuits, clear plastic masks and blue hardhats.
The Neighbourhood
The Neighbourhood rocked the house on July 18 when they stopped by Stubb's outdoor theater in downtown Austin as part of their El Tour Blanco. The sold-out crowd started lining up in the early morning hours in order to secure a great spot to see their favorite band. The alt rock band includes vocalist Jesse Rutherford, guitarists Jeremy Freedman and Zach Abels, bassist Mickey Margott, and drummer Brandon Fried. The Sweater Weather singers are touring in support of their first studio album, I Love You.
White Arrows
Opening for The Neighbourhood was White Arrows. This psychedelic pop group hails from Los Angeles and is comprised of Mickey Church (lead vocals and guitar), Steven Vernet (bass), Andrew Naeve (guitar and electronics), John Paul Caballero (electronics and guitar), and Henry Church (drums).
Travi$ Scott
Also on the bill and starting the night off was rapper Travi$ Scott.
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