Concert Recap: Ginger Root at Emo’s Austin

Indie-soul project Ginger Root performed at Emo’s on Oct. 29 with opener AMAIWANA.

Photos by Adalae Simpao

With a burst of upbeat energy, AMAIWANA engages the crowd at Emo's as she kicks off her first U.S. tour.

With a burst of upbeat energy, AMAIWANA engages the crowd at Emo's as she kicks off her first U.S. tour.

With a burst of upbeat energy, AMAIWANA engages the crowd at Emo's as she kicks off her first U.S. tour.

With a burst of upbeat energy, AMAIWANA engages the crowd at Emo's as she kicks off her first U.S. tour.

Fans erupt in cheers as Ginger Root takes the stage, setting the scene for a night of lively tunes.

Cameron Lew, the creative force behind Ginger Root, grooves into “Better Than Monday.”

Bassist Dylan Hovis weaves infectious melodies that resonate with the crowd.

Cameron Lew, the creative force behind Ginger Root, grooves into “Better Than Monday.”

Lew counts in drummer Matt Carney for “All Night,” signaling the beginning of a funky journey that keeps the crowd dancing.

Lew counts in drummer Matt Carney for “All Night,” signaling the beginning of a funky journey that keeps the crowd dancing.

In a display of showmanship, Lew alternates between a standard mic and a phone handset, creating the band’s signature retro audio effect.

In a display of showmanship, Lew alternates between a standard mic and a phone handset, creating the band’s signature retro audio effect.

Lew clangs a cowbell to close “Out of State.”