Horse Feathers

I'm calling an audible on my posting plan for the week.  I was going to post some Plan B and C showcase choices this week and day parties next week.  I've decided to post some bands/songs I've come across during my research that I really like but can't fit into the schedule yet.  Either they're on a showcase I doubt we'll see or they're not playing many day parties yet.  If you come across a day party with them on it we need to find it.

First up is Horse Feathers.  This is an Americana/folk band out of Portland that has built a loyal following over the last couple years.  Their music is mellow but really nice.  Their showcase is Friday night at Central Presbyterian Church and they have one day party scheduled for Saturday at the ND.

Fit Against the Country

Fallulah

Friday is usuallly upbeat music post day so here you go.  Fallulah is the moniker of Maria Apetri of Copenhagen, Denmark (yea!).  Very dance-able, this song reminds me a little of Oh Land, a little of Lykke Li.  Those Nordic countries.

Anyway, Fallulah's showcase is Saturday night at Frank.  I'm going to research some of the other bands to see if it's worth checking out.  We should look for a day party at least.

Out of It

Cary Brothers

Like Meiko, Cary Brothers (his name.  No brother involved) has had success getting his songs placed in movies and TV shows, including "Garden State" and, more importantly, "Cougar Town" (!).  He's a regular  player at The Hotel Cafe.  This is a remix by Tiësto of his song "Ride" by that was a hit back in 2008.

Ride

I think that's all I'll post from the Saturday showcase.  I may post something random that I want to see at a day party today, but maybe not.

Meiko

Here's another performer at the Bethel Hall showcase on Saturday.  Meiko has had great success getting her songs on TV shows, particularly girly shows like Grey's Anatomy,  One Tree Hill, etc.  She's been through Austin before, including at SXSW.  Nice pop sound.  By the way, both showcases at St. David's are curated/hosted by The Hotel Cafe, an L.A. bar that features singer-songwriters.  Meiko was a bartender there before making it big.  KCRW "discovered" her.

Under My Bed

Milow

Saturday evening showcase, what's that?  We haven't made a Saturday showcase in awhile.  I doubt we'll make one this year, either.  First, it's St. Patrick's Day.  Second, most of the bands are exhausted and either don't play on Saturday or are too worn out to put on a good show.  Looking over the showcases most are hip-hop, singer-songwriter, or foreign bands.  Oh, and the John McCauley side-project du jour.  The man is indefatigable.  Last year it was Deer-vana at Lustre Pearl, this year the band is Diamond Rugs at Lustre Pearl.

If we decide to go out I'd say we'll want to relax and see a singer-songwriter show.  I narrowed down the choices to St. David's Bethel Hall, its Historic Sanctuary, and the Tap Room.  The first 2 will probably have a $25 cover.  The Tap Room is all local Austin acts we've seen.  I guess I'll choose Bethel Hall for now.  I already posted one of the acts at Bethel Hall, Madi Diaz.

Milow is the moniker for Belgian singer-songwriter Jonathan Vandenbroeck.  He is most famous for covering the very sexual 50 Cent song "Ayo Technology".  More specifically, his video for the song made him famous, racking up over 50M hits on youtube.


Ayo Technology