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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee The Steve Miller Band stopped by Austin's newest music venue, The Statesman Skyline Theater at The Long Center in beautiful downtown Austin for a show on July 26, 2016. The band is in the middle of their 2016 North American tour. Steve Miller Band Steve Miller Band Steve Miller Steve Miller Band performs at the Statesman Skyline Theater The band is lead by 1970's legend vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Steve Miller. Backing Miller up this night were Austinite Jacob Peterson on guitar, Gordy Knudtson on drums and Joseph Wooten on keyboards. Steve Miller Band Steve Miller Jacob Peterson and Gordy Knudtson Joseph Wooten Sitting in with the band for several songs were Miller's very special guests for the evening,  blues legend James Cotton and Austin guitar great Jimmie Vaughan. Jimmie Vaughan and James Cotton join the Steve Miller Band James Cotton performs with the Steve Mill...

The alternative rock band Modest Mouse and the rock band Brand New made a stop at the Austin360 Amphitheater at the Circuit of The Americas on July 23, 2016. the bands were co-headlining their 2016 U.S. Tour. Brand New  Co-headlining with Modest Mouse and opening the evening was Brand New. Brand New The members of Brand New are Jesse Lacey - vocals, guitars; Vincent Accardi - guitars, vocals; Garrett Tierney - bass guitar, vocals; Brian Lane - drums, percussion. Jesse Lacey Vin Accardi    Garrett Tierney Brian Lane Brand New Setlist: Sink Gasloine Millstone At The Bottom Noro Tautou Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades I Will Play My Game Beneath The Spin Light Okay, I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Doesn't Degausser Jesus Luca Sowing Season Encore: Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd cover - partial, Jesse acoustic) Play Crack The Sky - Jesse acoustic I Am A Nightmare You Won't Know Vin Accardi Jesse Lacey ...

The American punk-folk rock band Violent Femmes stopped by Stubb's BBQ on July 20, 2016, for a show Violent Femmes Violent Femmes' members include founding member, bassist Brian Ritchie; singer, guitarist, songwriter Gordon Gano; and drummer John Sparrow. Accompanying these three are the Horns of Dilemma who include Blaise Garza, Jeff Hamilton, and an array of guest performers. Gordon Gano Brian Ritchie Blaise Garza of Horns of Dilemma John Sparrow Violent Femmes Setlist: Blister In The Sun Kiss Off Good For/ At Nothing Love Love Love Love Love Country Death Song I Could Be Anything You Move Me Prove My Love Memory Jesus Walking On Water Old Mother Reagan (slow) Freak Magnet Gimme The Car I Held Her In My Arms Color Me Once Black Girls Gone Daddy Gone American Music Encore: Old Mother Reagan (fast) French Song Add It Up Violent Femmes Brian Ritchie Lost Bayou Ramblers Opening for Violent Femmes wa...