Concert Recap: The Rapture at Emo’s
The Rapture, supported by The Cribs, brought dance punk to Austin on Sep. 26 for the first leg of its first headline tour in 15 years.
Photos by Ellis Jarvis

British indie-rock bandThe Cribs takes the stage, opening with one of its hit songs “Hey Scenesters!”

Drummer Ross Jarman goes wild on his kit during the song “I’m a Realist” from The Cribs’ album Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever.

Bass guitarist Gary Jarman swings his instrument as he rocks out on stage during the song “I’m a Realist.”

Bass guitarist Gary Jarman swings his instrument as he rocks out on stage during the song “I’m a Realist.”

The Rapture makes an electric entrance, kicking off its first headlining tour in 15 years with its song “House of Jealous Lovers” off the 2003 album Echoes.

The Rapture makes an electric entrance, kicking off its first headlining tour in 15 years with its song “House of Jealous Lovers” off the 2003 album Echoes.

The Rapture makes an electric entrance, kicking off its first headlining tour in 15 years with its song “House of Jealous Lovers” off the 2003 album Echoes.

Lead Singer Luke Jenner enthusiastically takes the mic as he sings the band’s song “Sister Savior.”

Grooving together, The Rapture and the crowd jam along to its song “Heaven” off its sophomore album Echoes.

Grooving together, The Rapture and the crowd jam along to its song “Heaven” off its sophomore album Echoes.

Grooving together, The Rapture and the crowd jam along to its song “Heaven” off its sophomore album Echoes.

Grooving together, The Rapture and the crowd jam along to its song “Heaven” off its sophomore album Echoes.











