SXSW 2014: Streets of Laredo

Three siblings from New Zealand now living in Brooklyn joined a few friends and formed a band.  Of course they're called Streets of Laredo.

This is a nice song. I guess you could compare them to the Lumineers.  Lots of sing-alongs and hand-claps.

Hey Rose

SXSW 2014: Mighty Oaks

We'll finish off Americana week with a truly international band.  It's a trio consisting of an American, an Italian, and a Brit. Based in Berlin.

They're represented by the Windish Agency, which does a good job promoting their bands (Dan Croll, Warpaint, Lykke Li to name a few).  I expect they'll get a good showcase and probably play some good day parties.

Just One Day

SXSW 2014: Humming House

This is a bluegrass band out of Nashville.  A little Avett Brothers sound.

Fly On

SXSW 2014: The Autumn Defense

Can't get more alt-country than Uncle Tupelo and Wilco bassist John Stirratt.  This is a side-project of his in partnership with frequent Wilco contributor Pat Sansone.  The Autumn Defense has been around for years and they just released a new album a couple days ago.  This song is on it.

This song reminds me a little of Johnny Goudie.

This Thing That I've Found

SXSW 2014: Swear and Shake

Another indie-folk band, this time from Brooklyn.  This song has been out about a year.  I could see these guys playing the Heartbreaker Banquet.  (I got a tweet that it's on again this year.  Yes!)

These White Walls