Concert Recap: Balu Brigada at Mohawk Austin
Alt-indie New Zealand duo Balu Brigada performed to a sold out crowd at Mohawk Austin on Nov. 15 alongside openers After and Harper Finn.
Photos by Mckenna Sefcik
Alt-indie New Zealand duo Balu Brigada performed to a sold out crowd at Mohawk Austin on Nov. 15 alongside openers After and Harper Finn.
Photos by Mckenna Sefcik
Harper Finn kicks off the night with a performance of his slow tempo song "Conversations (With The Moon).”
Finn pauses between “Doves” and “Dance Away These Days” to thank the audience for their heartfelt reception.
Nostalgic pop duo After perform songs from its 2025 release After EP 2 containing shiny, synthetic songs reminiscent of the early 2000s.
Nostalgic pop duo After perform songs from its 2025 release After EP 2 containing shiny, synthetic songs reminiscent of the early 2000s.
Balu Brigada, composed of brothers Henry and Pierre Beasley, emerge on stage accompanied by its synth-heavy track “The Portal.”
Pierre Beasley’s red puffer jacket stands out under bright lights during “Golden Gate Girl.”
Pierre Beasley’s red puffer jacket stands out under bright lights during “Golden Gate Girl.”
Pierre Beasley sings the carefree lyrics of “Golden Gate Girl”: “I ride the wave into the sun/ Scoop it up in my silver glove.”
Balu Brigada performs its upbeat track “Sideways” from its 2025 album Portal.
Balu Brigada performs its upbeat track “Sideways” from its 2025 album Portal.
During the groovy “Politix,” Pierre Beasley tightly plays his guitar.
During the groovy “Politix,” Pierre Beasley tightly plays his guitar.
Pierre Beasley lovingly sings the lyrics to the devoted track “Designer”: “Yes, I wanna be your boy at the end of the day/ I just wanna keep on saying your name.”
The audience light their flashlights during “The Question.”
Balu Brigada performs to a sold out Mohawk on its Austin stop of its ‘Portal’ tour.