Monday, August 28, 2017

Foreigner, Cheap Trick and More at Austin 360 Amphitheater

Foreigner brought their 40th Anniversary Tour to the Austin 360 Amphitheater at Austin's Circuit Of The Americas on August 20, 2017.  With Foreigner on this tour are Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience.


Foreigner


Foreigner


Foreigner is a British-American rock band originally formed in 1976 in New York City by English musicians Mick Jones and Ian McDonald and American vocalist Loy Gramm.

Foreigner is one of the world's best-selling bands of all time, with worldwide sales of more than 80 million records. They have produced 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits.



Kelly Hansen of Foreigner

Kelly Hansen of Foreigner

Foreigner



Foreigner is lead by founding member and guitarist Mick Jones.  The band has had several members over the years, but today's lineup is: lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bassist Jeff Pilson, multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel, keyboardist Michael Bluestein, lead guitarist Bruce Watson, and drummer Chris Frazier.


Kelly Hansen and Mick Jones

Tom Gimbel

Kelly Hansen

Mick Jones

Jeff Pilson

Bruce Watson

Chris Frazier



Foreigner Setlist:

Double Vision
Head Games
Cold As Ice
Waiting For A Girl Like You
Blue Morning, Blue Day
Dirty White Boy
Feels Like The First Time
Urgent
Starrider
keyboard and drum solo
Juke Box Hero
I Want To Know What Love Is
Hot Blooded



Mick Jones

Kelly Hansen

Foreigner


Mick Jones

Tom Gimbel

Bruce Watson and Mick Jones

Kelly Hansen


Mick Jones

Mick Jones and Bruce Watson




Cheap Trick

****Because of photo policy restrictions, we will not be posting band shots for Cheap Trick here. Please check out of coverage of the show for Austin 360 A-list for Cheap Trick photos and others from the show.  Foreigner/ Cheap Trick/ Jason Bonham on Austin360.com





Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois. They released their debut album in 1977. Since then, they have released 18 albums including their latest "We're All Alright" which was released in June 2017.  Cheap Trick was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.


The members of Cheap Trick are lead vocalist and guitarist Robin Zander, lead guitarist and vocalist Rick Nielsen, bassist and vocalist Tom Petersson, and drummer Daxx Nielsen,



Cheap Trick Setlist:
Hello There
Elo Kiddies
California Man (The Move cover)
Ain't That  A Shame (Fats Domino cover)
Long Time Coming
Baby Loves To Rock
You Got It Going On
bass solo
Waiting For The Man (The Velvet Underground cover)
The Flame
I Want You To Want Me
Dream Police
Surrender
Goodnight




Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience



Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience


This band is much more than just a cover band performing Led Zeppelin tunes, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience is led by Jason Bonham, the son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.


Jason Bonham

Joining drummer Jason Bonham in the band are bassist Michael Devin, vocalist James Dylan, and guitarist Tony Cantania.


Jason Bonham

Jason Bonham and James Dylan

Michael Devin


Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience setlist:

Rock and Roll  (Led Zeppelin cover)
Black Dog  (Led Zeppelin cover)
Over The Hill and Far Away  (Led Zeppelin cover)
The Wanton Song  (Led Zeppelin cover)
What Is and What Should Never Be  (Led Zeppelin cover)
Ramble On  (Led Zeppelin cover)
When The Levee Breaks  (Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy cover)
Immigrant Song  (Led Zeppelin cover)
Whole Lotta Love  (Led Zeppelin cover)




Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience

Friday, August 25, 2017

6th Annual Austin Originals Benefit Concert and Auction


The 6th Annual Austin Originals benefit concert featuring Asleep At The Wheel took place at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater on August 19, 2017.  The event, which featured a dinner, auction, and concert, benefited the Austin Child Guidance Center, a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the mental health of children and their families in the Central Texas area for over 66 years.





After a dinner provided by several Austin area restaurants, guests participated in a live auction with one of a kind items including an autographed Ricky Williams football jersey, Willie Nelson memorabilia, a special Austin themed sports package, a Formula One race and concert package, and several exotic vacation packages including dove hunting in Argentina.









The evening's festivities were hosted by Austin City Limits executive producer Terry Lickona. During the evening, the 6th annual Phyllis Richards Austin Icon For Children Awards were presented individuals in two categories.  Ryan Therrell was honored with the Community Activist Award and Dr Libby Doggett received the Community Professional Award.


Terry Lickona


Ryan Therrell

Dr. Libby Doggett


The highlight of the evening was the performance by Austin's own Asleep At The Wheel.  The ten-time Grammy Award-winning Western Swing band is led by Ray Benson.  Our members of the band include Katie Shore - fiddle and vocals, Dave Sanger - drums, Eddie Rivers - steel and sax, Dennis Ludiker - fiddle, mandolin, and vocals, Josh Hoag - bass, Connor Forsyth - piano and vocals, and Jay Reynolds - sax and clarinet.


Asleep At The Wheel

Asleep At The Wheel

Asleep At The Wheel

Ray Benson

Asleep At The Wheel

Asleep At The Wheel

Asleep At The Wheel

Ray Benson


Tuesday, August 22, 2017

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

There are tribute bands and then there are TRIBUTE BANDS. The Australian Pink Floyd show falls into the later of these two groups. This was evident on August 18, 2017, as the Aussies took over ACL Live at the Moody Theater for an evening of music that even Roger Waters could be proud of.







The Australian Pink Floyd Show was formed in 1988 in Adelaide, South Australia.  The group has performed in 35 countries, entertaining the crowds with their spectacular show filled with everyone's favorite Pink Floyd music.


Australian Pink Floyd Show

Chris Barnes

Australian Pink Floyd Show




Members of the Australian Pink Floyd Show are Steve Mac - guitar, vocals, Colin Wilson - bass, vocals, David Domminney Fowler - guitar, vocals, Ricky Howard - bass - vocals, Jason Sawford - keys, Paul Bonney - drums, Chris Barnes - vocals, Mike Kidson - saxophone, and Emily Lynn, Lorelei McBroom, and Laura Smiles -vocals.


Steve Mac, Ricky Howard, and Chris Barnes

Lorelei McBroom, Emily Lynn and Laura along with keyboardist Jason Sawford

Chris Barnes

Australian Pink Floyd Show

Steve Mac

Mike Kidson and Jason Sawford



Setlist:

Speak To Me
Breathe
On The Run
Time
The Great Gig In The Sky
Money
Us And Them
Any Colour You Like
Brain Damage
Eclipse
Another Brick In he Wall Part 1
The Happiest Days Of Our Lives
Another Brick In The Wall Part 2
Shine On You Crazy Diamonds (Parts I -V)
Learning To Fly
Keep Talking
Sheep
Wish You Were Here
Pigs On The Wing 1
Run Like Hell

Encore:
Comfortably Numb





Chris Barnes

Emily Lynn

Mike Kidson

Australian Pink Floyd Show

Chris Barnes