Playing at noon on Friday on the always superb Austin Ventures stage is a band originally from Canada but now residing in Austin. Whenever I delude myself thinking I'm a music expert I get put in my place when I discover that this band has been in Austin since 2009.
This is a blues rock duo that brings to mind early Black Keys. They're playing Bonnaroo and ACL this year so their stature is rising fast. I guess we should check them out. Better late than never.
Suffocation Blues
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
ACL 2014: Young & Sick
Also playing at 11:30 on Friday is the moniker of Dutch artist Nick Van Hofwegen, who now resides in L.A. A little bit of synth-pop/soul/R&B. He played quite a few shows at SXSW, including opening for Foster the People at the free show at Butler Park. He also played Coachella.
The buzz-factor is very high. Expect big things from this guy.
Heartache Fetish
The buzz-factor is very high. Expect big things from this guy.
Heartache Fetish
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
ACL 2014: Night Terrors of 1927
The time schedules are out (via the mobile app. Still waiting for website to update). Therefore, its time to start the countdown. I'll go from Friday morning to Sunday night but will skip the big bands in favor of the maybe lesser-known bands. I don't think I need to post a preview of Pearl Jam.
First up at 11:30 on Friday on the RetailMeNot stage (woohoo!) is a band out of L.A. It happens to consist of Blake Sennett of the now defunct Rilo Kiley. (I wonder if he and Jenny Lewis are on speaking terms). It also consists of Jarrod Gorbel from the Honorary Title. They just have an EP out but based on their resumes they get a slot at ACL.
This is a nice pop tune.
Dust and Bones
First up at 11:30 on Friday on the RetailMeNot stage (woohoo!) is a band out of L.A. It happens to consist of Blake Sennett of the now defunct Rilo Kiley. (I wonder if he and Jenny Lewis are on speaking terms). It also consists of Jarrod Gorbel from the Honorary Title. They just have an EP out but based on their resumes they get a slot at ACL.
This is a nice pop tune.
Dust and Bones
Friday, July 25, 2014
ACL 2014: Jenny Lewis
I'm waiting for the time schedule to come out before starting the previews for this year but this couldn't wait. Jenny Lewis' new album is streaming on NPR this week so listen before it goes on sale. Produced by Ryan Adams with some help from Beck. Jenny Lewis can do nothing wrong in my book so I'm probably not the best person to give an impartial review. Listen and decide for yourself:
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