Friday, December 30, 2016

Mannhein Steamroller Brings The Sound Of Christmas To Austin

Mannheim Steamroller brought the sound of Christmas to Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater on December 26, 2016. This is the group's 32nd annual Christmas tour.


Mannheim Steamroller


Mannheim Steamroller



Mannheim Steamroller was created by Chip Davis.


Chip Davis



Mannheim Steamroller



Two touring groups, Red and Green. This year the Red Tour cast hit the Austin stage. Cast members include Chuck Penington - piano, synthesizer, conductor; Anna Lackaff - Harpsichord, synthesizer; Mark Agnor - violin; Joey Gulizia - percussion, recorder; Glen Smith - guitar, bass; and Tom Sharpe - drums.


Chuck Penington

Anna Lackaff


Joey Gulizia

Mark Agnor

 Tom Sharpe

Joey Gulizia and Mark Agnor

Glen Smith

Chuck Penington



Setlist for Mannheim Steamroller:
Aire on a G String (Intro)
Deck The Halls
We Three Kings
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Traditions of Christmas
O' Little Town Of Bethlehem
Angels We Have head On High
Pat A Pan
Christmas Lullaby
Catching Snowflakes on Your Tongue
Faeries from "The Nutcracker"
O Tannenbaum
Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night)
Hallelujah
Greensleeves
Chocolate Fudge
Sonata
Pass The Keg
Toccata
Four Rows of Jacks
Come Home to the Sea
The Steamroller
Little Drummer Boy
Good King Wenceslas
Carol of the Bells



Mannheim Steamroller

Mannheim Steamroller

Mannheim Steamroller

Anna Lackaff



Monday, December 26, 2016

Merry Christmas From The Fam-O Lee

Robert Earl Keen performed his annual Merry Christmas From The Fam-O-Lee show on December 20, 2016, at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater.


Robert Earl Keen

Robert Earl Keen


Robert Earl Keen is a Country singer, songwriter, and entertainer with deep Texas roots.



Robert Earl Keen

Robert Earl Keen


Band members performing with Robert Earl Keen include Rich Brotherton - guitar, Bill Whitbeck - bass, Tom Van Schaik - drums, Marty Muse - steel guitar, Kym Warner - mandolin, and Brian Bacon - fiddle.



Robert Earl Keen


Brian Bacon

Brian Bacon

Kym Warner

Bill Whitbeck

Tom Van Shaik

Rich Brotherton

Marty Muse



Robert Earl Keen


Robert Earl Keen





Hot Club of Cowtown

Opening the evening for Keen was the Hot Jazz/Western Swing band Hot Club of Cowtown.


Hot Club of Cowtown



Members of Hot Club of Cowtown include Elana James - violin, vocals; Whit Smith - guitar, vocals; and Jake Erwin - upright bass, vocals.



Whit Smith

Elana James

Jake Erwin

Hot Club of Cowtown



Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Los Lonely Boys at ACL Live

Texas' own Los Lonely Boys stopped by ACL Live at the Moody Theater on December 15, 2016, for a show. The "Texican" Rock & Roll band of three brothers hails from San Angelo, Texas. Their sound has been described as a combo of rock and roll, Texas blues, brown-eyed soul, country, and Tejano.






Los Lonely Boys


Los Lonely Boys is made up of Henry Garza (guitar, vocals), Jojo Garza (bass, vocals), and Ringo Garza (drums, vocals).


Henry Garza

Jojo Garza

Ringo Garza

Henry Garza and Jojo Garza


The trio won a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a duo or group in 2005 for their debut single "Heaven."   This song hit #1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart.


Henry Garza

Ringo Garza

Jojo Garza




The Bright Light Social Hour

Opening for Los Lonely Boys was the psychedelic rock band The Bright Light Social Hour.


Bright Light Social Hour


Members of this Austin based band are Curtis Roush (guitar, vocals, synths), Jack O'Brien (bass, vocals, synths), Joseph Mirsole (drums, synths), and Edward Braillif (synthesizers, guitar).


Curtis Roush

Edward Braillif

Curtis Roush

Joseph Mirasole

Edward Braillif

Jack O'Brien

Bright Light Social Hour