Photos and words by: Joshua Guerra

Edited by: Clinton Camper

Having one of the most dedicated fan bases in the music industry right now, Twenty Øne Piløts brought their Bandito tour to Austin, Texas at the Frank Erwin Center. Dedicated fans were camped out hours before doors were open, which shows their passion for Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun. Joseph introduced the show coming out in a hoodie and bandana around his face while holding a lighted torch. Dun then showed up to his drumset with a flamed cadillac in the background and Joseph appeared at his mic stand with his guitar in hand ready to start the first song of the night, “Jumpsuit.”

Seeing the show from the crowd, you can tell how much production and work was put in to give their fans something memorable. A bridge came down from above and hovered over the general admission floor for Joseph and Dun to make their way across it to their smaller stage. There they were set up to perform a few more songs. The visuals used on the screens went along the theme of each song performed and the amazing lighting set up from their lighting director was beyond phenomenal.

Towards the end of the show, a lyric video popped up on the screen for the song “Truce” and the whole crowd began to sing before the boys came back out to perform one of their most popular songs, “Chlorine.” The last two songs they performed were “Leave The City,” followed by “Trees,” and that was the end the night. Per usual, they ended the show as they have always done, with a drum set on a small platform that thes crowd held up. Confetti shot up with smoke and on the stage the blazed cadillac made another appearance with fire shooting up for a big celebration to end the night. This is a band you do not want to miss the next time they come to your city, a truly must see.