The 1980s were alive and well in ATX when The Book of Love brought their dance club music to 3Ten ACL Live for a show on February 23, 2019. The synthpop, electronic band was first formed in 1983. Their biggest success came on the US dance charts between 1985 and 1993. The band released 4 albums with several of their songs being featured in movies. The Book of Love disbanded in 1994.
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| Ted Ottaviano |
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| Susan Ottaviano |
The Book of Love reunited again in 2013 for a show in Houston. Since their reunion, The Book of Love has released compilations and remastered music and worked on new music as well. In 2016, they released a compilation album MMXVI - Book of Love - The 30th Anniversary Collection. In 2018, they released The Sire Years: 1985 - 1993, a CD anthology of remastered fan favorites from the first 4 albums.
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| Ted Ottaviano and Susan Ottaviano |
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| Susan Ottaviano |
The Book of Love's members include Susan Ottaviano - lead vocals, lyrics; Ted Ottaviano - keys, lyrics, sampling, piano, melodica, tubular bells, backing vocals; Lauren Roselli - keys, backing vocals; and Jade lee - keys, percussion, backing vocals.
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| Susan Ottaviano |
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| Ted Ottaviano and Susan Ottaviano |
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| Susan Ottaviano |
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| The Book of Love |
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| The Book of Love |
DJ Mel
Opening the evening for The Book of Love was DJ Mel. The Austin based DJ is the most high profile DJ in Texas. He is recognized as "Obama's DJ" after performing for several events including the 57th Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. DJ Mel is the official DJ for the University of Texas football and Men's Basketball games. He has also won numerous awards for Best Dj and Best Club DJ from the Austin Chronicle Best of Austin Awards. In 2014 DJ Mel was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame.
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| DJ Mel |
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| DJ Mel |
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| DJ Mel |
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| DJ Mel |
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| DJ Mel |
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| DJ Mel |
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