Covering the Limelight in ATX

Grammy Award-winning R&B/ Soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor Maxwell stopped by Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater on July 18, 2016.  Maxwell is touring in support of his latest album blackSUMMERS'night which was released on July 1. Maxwell Maxwell Maxwel Maxwell Maxwell Maxwell Maxwell Opening for Maxwell was R&B/Hip-Hop artist Ro James. Ro James James is touring in support of his debut album, Eldorado, released May 26, 2016. Ro James Ro James Ro James Ro James Ro James

Alfred Yankovic, aka Weird Al, stopped by the University of Texas Bass Concert Hall on July 12, 2016, as part of The Mandatory World Tour. While there, Weird Al regaled his audience with his own special original songs as well as interesting parodies of popular music. The singer, songwriter, parodist is touring in support of his 14th studio album, Mandatory Fun . Costume clad audience members admire the album cover for Weird Al's Mandatory Fun Weird Al received his first accordion at age 6. He was always considered a "nerd" since he started school a year earlier than other kids, skipped a grade, and graduated as the valedictorian of his high school class. He gave himself the moniker "Weird Al" when he was a radio DJ in college. Weird Al performs Now That's What I Call Polka  Weird Al's parodies was first heard on the 70's hit radio show, Dr. Demento in 1976. Since then Weird Al has sold over 12 million albums world-wide. He has earn...

Guitar icon Zakk Wylde stopped by Emo's on July 10, 2016. The former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and founder of the heavy metal band Black Label Society is on a 40+ city tour in support of his latest album. Wylde released Book of Shadows II in April of 2016. It was his first solo album release in 20 years. Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde Setlist: Sold My Soul Autumn changes Tears of December Lay Me Down Road Back Home Yesterday's Tears Heaven and Hell Darkest Hour Throwing Dead As Yesterday Eyes O' Burden Way Beyond Empty The King Lost Prayer Sleeping Dogs Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde Touring with Zakk Wylde are Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown and Jared James Nichols. Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown are a rock band based in Nashville, Tennessee. The band consists of guitarist/ lead vocalist Tyler Bryant, guitarist/ backing vocalist Graham Whitford, bass...

Musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds appeared at ACL- Live at the Moody Theater on June 30, 2016. In addition to the multiple artists he has worked with over his career as a songwriter and producer,the 11 time Grammy winner has also released 10 solo albums. His latest album, Return of the Tender Love , was released in December 2015. Babyface's set included some of his many hits: "For The Cool In You," "Every Time I Close My Eyes," "Soon As I Get Home," "Never Keep Secrets," "Whip Appeal," "Sunshine, Exceptional," "We've Got Love," "I'll Make Love To You," "Change The World," and "When Will I See You Again."