Covering the Limelight in ATX

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 ...

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 tw...

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 Lorel...