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

Dr. Dog

Before sound check at Dr. Dog's recent Austin show at The Parish, I spoke with Scott McMicken. They were fresh from a highly praised Coachella set, and glad to be back in the comfort of a small venue. We discussed the chaos of a festival setting, the band's influences, and how they became a band. I did very little talking, except for inserting my nervous prose "right" and "gotcha" ever so often. These guys are a great band, and I really enjoyed hearing their back story...God bless My Morning Jacket.

SXSW Revisited 3

Here's some great footage of Jane's Addiction at our late night party sponsored by Playboy. I didn't run into any bunnies that night, but I can promise you that Mr. Navarro did. Great closeup shots of both Dave and Perry on this real, check it.

SXSW Revisited 2

I saw tons of great music over the past week and will shortly let you know all about it, but I got to see Metallica. Those guys ruled the majority of my middle and high school days. So at one point Jesse, who I work with, asked if I wanted to head to the 'pit' and I obliged. Who knew that someone would have caught it on video??




My god the show rocked and the shaved head made me fit right in...