Wilco 10/8 @ Cedar Park Center (Austin)

Wilco is coming back to Austin on Thursday, October 8th at the brand new Cedar Park Center just north of Austin. This tour is in support of their latest record, Wilco (The Album). It's a few days after ACL so I'll have my big boy pants ready by then. These guys are one of my favorite bands, hands down. I'm not sure if I could ever put my finger on exact reasons why, but I could listen to Jeff Tweedy read the dictionary...it soothes and his voice is by no means exceptional. His supporting cast is incredibly solid as well, making them one of our finest exports of American rock n' roll. Go see this show if you've never seen them live as it will more than likely change your perception of the Chicago outfit. And if you're an avid fan, you don't need any bait - you've already bought your tix.

Wilco will love you, baby.

Get your tickets here.

New Music

Check these bands out, I think you'll like:
Florence and The Machine
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
The Smith Westerns
GIRLS
Local Natives
Blind Pilot
Gringo Star
WOODS
Ganglians
The Bitters
The Rural Alberta Advantage
Amazing Baby
Tigercity

Heartless Bastards

I was lucky enough to get access to the Heartless Bastards' Austin City Limits taping a couple weeks ago. We were able to shoot some of the taping as well as some backstage stuff. I interviewed 3 of the 4 members in the 'smoking section' of the ACL studios, which I didn't know existed till we spoke. It's a fun interview, the group tells some good stories. Did I mention they handout free beer at these tapings? Well they do...

Yim Yames aka Jim James covering George Harrison

Passion Pit

Jeff Apruzzese and Ian Hultquist of Passion Pit were nice enough to chat prior to their show at Emo's. This band has only been around for a hot minute so it was interesting to see their take on the new lives they've acquired. We casually talk about vomit, the heat, and what they're currently listening to. I call a LP an EP and say 'south by' much more than normal. The show was good and packed, you need to see them this summer if they're near.

Awkward interview location: 10 points

I'm Broke - Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

Black Joe Lewis "I'm Broke" from C3 Presents Video on Vimeo.

Red Cortez

I met Red Cortez some two years ago at SXSW through their manager Laurence. At that time they were called The Weather Underground, but that's neither here nor there. This band is comprised of a great bunch of dudes and I mean that in the most honest way possible. Often times, you'll enjoy a band's music but upon meeting them you realize there a bunch of jerkoffs which forever sours the taste in your mouth. These gents are the real deal...I caught up with them before their show with Jason Isbell at Antone's in Austin. They synopsized their touring since the last time I saw them, tell highlights of playing for Morrissey, new music they're listening to in the van and recordings they have 'planned' down the road...




Two of Red Cortez's recommendations both from Dr. Dog's Park The Van Records:
Generationals
The Peekers