DJ GABRU is an Austin-based DJ whose electrifying sets fuse East and West into a seamless musical journey. Blending pulsating house and techno with Indian folk, classical, and Bollywood rhythms, he creates a vibrant, genre-bending soundscape. Expect an immersive experience where tradition meets the dance floor.
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AZXO
AZXO is an indie pop-rock band hailing from Austin, Texas, fronted by lead singer Zhi Xing, who brings a unique blend of Chinese heritage and genre-bending influences—from EDM to blues—infused with raw emotional energy. Formed during the pandemic, this LGBTQ+ group has quickly made waves, playing numerous showcases and earning features from outlets like KUTX and Forbes. More than just a band, AZXO creates spaces for connection and expression, leaving a lasting mark with every
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Cassio Stella is an Austin-based pop-rock singer-songwriter celebrated for her heartfelt storytelling and dynamic stage presence. Her music blends rock-tinged pop with rich influences from her Filipino heritage. A rising star in Austin’s vibrant live music scene, she has been captivating audiences and continues to carve out a unique space with her authentic and powerful sound.
FAARIS
Faaris is an Austin-based Pakistani-American rapper carving out a space of his own with a richly textured sonic identity that fuses introspective lyricism with vibrant beats. With over 60,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, his audience is expanding across continents. His 2023 album Change of Scenery showcased his artistic range. In 2024, he teamed up with artists like Kid Travis and Futuristic, and by SXSW 2025, he lit up the stage with a performance that left
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Silversun Pickups is a Grammy-nominated American indie rock band which formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 2000. The band consists of Brian Aubert (vocals, guitar), Nikki Monninger (bass, vocals), Joe Lester (keyboards) and Christopher Guanlao (drums). The band members are friends who had played together previously or in mutual friends’ bands. The name Silversun Pickups refers to a liquor store across the road L.A. rock-scene hang Silverlake Lounge. One of the band’s friends
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Zak Loy – Guitarist for Ed Kowalczyk, Live, and Alpha REV “I have been using Mogami for years, they last through every tour and your tone stays true through every session” -Zak Loy Zak Loy (guitarist/producer) is currently the touring guitarist for platinum selling band LiVE ,the Lead guitarist for Ed Kowalczyk(lead vocalist of LIVE) and guitarist for national act ALPHA REV. He is from AUSTIN Texas, performing live and touring the country for 18
{…}Waka Flocka Flame
One of the biggest commercial rap breakouts of the late aughts and early 2010s was that of Waka Flocka Flame, an Atlanta-based artist who crashed the Top 20 of the Billboard R&B/hip-hop chart with “O Let’s Do It” (2009), a boisterous collaboration with producer L-Don Beatz. That hit led to Flockaveli (2010), a Top Ten album armed with “Hard in da Paint” and “No Hands,” similarly rowdy and memorable hits that were quickly RIAA-certified. After
{…}Giovannie and The Hired Guns
Since their inception in 2015, Giovannie and The Hired Guns have made a blockbuster career out of wildly defying expectations. With a visceral sound that merges alt-metal, Red Dirt country, Latin pop, Americana, and much more, the Stephenville, Texas-based five-piece have ascended from playing local honky-tonks to taking the stage at major festivals and arenas across the country, drawing an ardent crowd ranging from cowboys to metalheads to skate punks. As they continue their colossal
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BIO RiFF RAFF aka Jody Highroller aka DALE DAN TONY an All American rapper who’s family heritage is of Swedish, German, Russian & Israeli origins was Born in Texas, known for his freestyle skills and creative word play. His natural wordsmith & poetic / visual creative depiction was so vastly different that in 2013 Super Producer Diplo, arguably the most popular producer icon of our time, signed RiFF RAFF to his record label “Mad Decent.”
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CORE is a four time Billboard charting Austin-based rock band with roots in Las Vegas and McAllen Texas. Led by internationally renowned guitarist Chris Iorio, a founding member of Adelitas Way and superstar singer Mark Morales, known for his work with Sons Of Texas and Mark Morton. Bass player Jarrett Smith and drummer Brandon Lemond form the group’s heart-pounding rhythm section. CORE’s music combines elements of active rock, post grunge, alt rock and classic rock/metal
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Thomas J Henry welcomes you to BAT FEST September 6, 2025 Bands Performing: Silversun Pickups Giovannie & The Hired Guns Waka Flocka Flame RiFF RAFF Zak Loy Core DJ GABRU FAARIS AZXO Cassio Stella Dj Grip Austin Bats Dance Team our mission: to educate people on the importance of Bats to our ecosystem. They are not a scary creature of the night, but a beneficial animal that eats bugs harmful to agricultural crops. TICKETS STILL
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