Black Cherry

The SXSW 2011 showcase for London band Black Cherry at the Prague Night Club, and this bandrocked this basement bar.  Lead singer Megane Quashie put on a fantastic show, both vocally and as pure entertainment.  The band was tight and clean with a great pop sound that kept you wanting to move to the groove.

From there we went to The Red Eyed Fly to see Pulled Apart by Horses, and I honestly don’t have any idea how to describe this amazing, wild, hard rocking band… Guitarist James Browns looks like a cross between Tom Hanks and John Mayer, but he rocks the guitar and stage more like Jimi Hendrix, climbing the walls and sliding across a bar full of drinks.

Thomas Hudsons of Pulled Apart by Horses

Vocalist/guitarist Thomas Hudsons is a total wild man who worked himself into such a frenzy that he puked mid concert and then just kept right on performing.  This was an amazing show, but be warned, these lads rock hard and their show isn’t for the delicate palate.  It was pretty freaking awesome though.

I’ll upload more great photos tomorrow, but meanwhile, I have to crash!

Bright Light Bright Light

The first band I caught today was Bright Light Bright Light, fronted by songwriter Rod Thomas. With awesome vocals, a terrific stage show and great songs, this band really delivered.

The next Welch band showcased by the British Music Embassy was The Last Republic featuring Aron Harris -  Drums and Percussion,
David Llewellyn – Keyboards/ Synths/ Fx,
Dafydd Anthony  -  Lead  Guitar/FX,
Jonnie Owen -  Lead Vox /Rhythym  Guitar, and
Joey  Daniels – Bass Guitar  / Bass Synth.

The Last Republic

Lead vocalist Jonnie Owen provided amazing soaring vocals that pierce the soul.  This is a voice I could listen to for hours.  Bassist Joey Daniels puts on an awesome show, rocking and dancing all over the stage like a madman. David Llewellyn played some gorgeous melodic riffs on the keyboard, adding real depth and emotion to The Last Republic’s performance.

The Chevelles rocked BD Riley’s and John Westley Coleman put in a pretty cool show there as well.

Here are some of my photos from this evening…

I arrived in Austin last Friday, and have been checking out some parties and music scenes (including a show by Tori Sparks), so I’ll just share a few photos with you from my first few days!

Right now we’re listening to Fighting With Wire, a metal band from Northern Ireland.  As those of you who follow me on Savvant Music know, I’m a big fan of Northern Ireland Rock. They’re in the states recording their 2nd album, so playing lots of new songs.

Posted by Anny right from Latitude 30 with some amazing Rocking British Metal Rock pounding in the background! We’ll post some video soon!