Austin rising star Mobley graced the outside stage at Mohawk on Jan. 6 and mustered the strength to brave the bitter cold and to bring folks – eventually, from inside – and suffer the weather with him.Â
Mobley’s show was part of FREE WEEK, featuring  local hometown heroes, Magna Carda. For those unfamiliar, every first week of the new year bars/venues downtown present live talent, both local and from abroad, at no cost. That’s. Free. It’s a special time of year where it truly is just about the music.
With a setup this meticulous and varied, you already know what’s going down. Did I mention he sings?
In past performances, Mobley has had screens with images, a synthesized keyboard setup, lights triggered by the midi signals from the production signals, a USB MPD outfitted with a wireless transmitter so he can move around, and a Tom Tom a drum set.  This time, there were no screens in the setup but he added a snare, three more toms, and a guitar.  With a setup this meticulous and varied, you already know what’s going down. Did I mention he sings?
Mobley moved like clockwork. Â From the set list order and production, to the in between banter and crowd control, the presentation is pristine. He performed many songs from his newest release, Â Some Other Country, to the satisfaction of all I attendance. Â
I wholeheartedly suggest checking it and his previous material out when you have the chance.