Dash Rip Rock at the Continental Club, Mojo's Mayhem 2016

Couldn't resist posting one more, this collage I put together for Instagram this morning. Such a great set of live music. Still zooming of its fumes.

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Dash Rip Rock at SXSW: Best of 2016

I first saw Dash Rip Rock with my friend Kevin when the band opened for The Beat Farmers at Canal Street Tavern in Dayton, Ohio, July 1986. My adrenline surges and smile widens thinking about that show.

Dash Rip Rock, Mojo's Mayhem 2016 at the Continental Club. (Mike Barzacchini Photo)

It was amazing when Kevin and I had the chance to see the band again at SXSW 2016. I spoke briefly with Bill Davis after DRR's Saxon Pub showcase. He not only remembered the Canal Street show, but told us that after the concert, Dash Rip Rock and the Farmers went bowling at a local lane. That would have been something to witness.

DRR's Bill Davis with the Butter-Spray Slide (Mike Barzacchini Photo)

Bill Davis' Gator Guitar (Mike Barzacchini Photo)

Long live Dash Rip Rock. Long Live Rock and Roll. Which is kind of saying the same thing.

                

More photos on my SXSW 2016 Dash Rip Rock Gallery on Flickr.

Rip Rock Official Website.

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Harts at SXSW: Best of 2016

Another great Aussie BBQ memory from SXSW 2016, Harts sending out sonic guitar riffs to a sunsoaked beer-blissed crowd.

Harts at SXSW 2016 Aussie BBQ (Mike Barzacchini Photo)

Harts official website.

View my Harts SXSW 2016 Gallery on Flickr.

Stonefield at SXSW: Best of 2016

Sorting through photos, notes and memories from some of my top live shows of 2016. When I'm in Austin for SXSW, I try to not miss the Aussie BBQ. The event introduces me to new bands and sounds and the overall vibe in Brush Square Park is festive and fun.

My Stonefield gallery from the Aussie BBQ at SXSW 2016.

One of my favorite 2016 Aussie BBQ bands was Stonefield, four sisters who play beat-heavy, guitar-driven psychedlic influenced rock and roll. The band tore through a blistering 30-minute set, thrilling a few faithful fans and quickly converting the rest of the crowd.  Stonefield's music has a great summer festival feel. Hope they make many return visits to the states.

     

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SXSW 2016 Guide to New Artists

Still time to do your SXSW 2016 research? This guide should help. Who's on your "must listen" list? See you in Austin. https://readymag.com/503819

And there's more at Yard Dog during SXSW: Thursday and Friday Day Party Line-Ups

Yard Dog is one of the coolest places to hang during SXSW week. Always amazing music during their two day parties. This year is no exception.

On THURSDAY, MARCH 17 (Happy St. Patrick's Day!) Brooklyn Breweries presents:

The Baby Robot Media/ Smiths Olde Bar/ Plowboy Records/Nine Mile Touring Day Party. See the full line up.

On FRIDAY, MARCH 18, is the Bloodshot Records Annual Day Party Sponsored by Lagunitas, The Loar and Recording King. See the full line up.

Bloodshot Showcase & Yard Dog Party SXSW 2016 Lineups Announced

Both lineups are packed with amazing Bloodshot Records artists. Luke Winslow-King, Banditos, Lydia Loveless, and much more. And of course it would not be a party without Waco Brothers. See you at the Bloodshot Records showcase and Yard Dog Art.

Our forever pals @lagunitasbeer are sponsoring our #SXSW Unofficial Day Party on March 18th at @YardDogArt! pic.twitter.com/UPdSrpmAiu

— Bloodshot Records (@BSHQ) February 18, 2016