Big Bill
Summary
Austin's ripping, idiosyncratic Big Bill forges their own darkly comedic brand of philosophical post-punk. Vocalist Eric Braden conjures weirdo underdog characters, often in deadpan wit, while Alan Lauer plays scarily spring-loaded bass lines, Alex Riegelman scratches crazily on guitar, and ex-White Denim Jeff Olson pummels his drums with elegant aplomb. The result of this combination is a legendary live show, fueled by what has been called “climbing-up-the-rafters energy.” After being named Best Punk Band at the 43rd Austin Music Awards, Big Bill dropped their fourth full-length album, Sick Myth, November 2025 on Todo Records-- distilling the band's politically righteous, hook-laden approach down to its purest essence yet.
- Format: Rock
- Category: Rock
- Event Type: showcase
- Presented By: EQ Austin
Contributors
- Big Bill
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