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Day three (March 12) of SXSW.
All live SXSW photos and brief notes are written by Dan.
QUIET LIFE
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 12:59pm
Quiet Life from Portland. Alt-Country with a really good guitar player.
Quiet Life are currently supporting their sophomore LP, Wild Pack. We previously covered their appearance with the sold-out tour with The Head and the Heart.
RHETT MILLER
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 4:10pm
Rhett Miller from the Old 97's. Judy and I both agreed we don't get him. He is smarmy and over-the-top for my tastes. He was plugging the new Old 97's CD coming on ATO.
One song was about being a motherf***** and he has no problems singing it in front of little kids.
Sorry that was a hour of my life I won't get back.
Emily saw the Old 97's last year in Minneapolis and said "Rhett Miller is a fantastic and passionate vocalist".
JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 4:13pm
Jessica Lea Mayfield, singer-songwriter.
She is why we sat through Rhett Miller. I loved the last LP (Tell Me), but she has gone into a heavy metal phase. Lots of chorus and distortion on her guitar.
Not sure what she was trying for, but I still like her.
Let's hope the new LP (Make My Head Sing) isn't as loud...
THE STRYPES
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 5:03pm
The Strypes. They were interviewed in a bar we were walking by. 16 year olds from Ireland and on the list to hopefully see later.
The 4-piece rhythm & blues band from Cavan, Ireland, is currently signed to Virgin/EMI Records. They are stopping by Minneapolis' Triple Rock Social Club on March 25th, for Minnesotans interested in checking out the young band for yourself. Probably the only time you will get to see them at a smaller club venue.
SAVE YOUR BREATH
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 5:04pm
Save Your Breath from Wales. Too loud for me and Judy, so outside we go to sit and enjoy the weather.
UK pop-punks, Save Your Breath, recently released There Used To Be A Place For Us via Animal Style Records LP. The band recently wrapped up a tour in the UK with We Are The In Crowd.
WYTCHES
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 7:31pm
Wytches at the British British Music Embassy. Psychic rock with a touch of grunge. Man, it was loud.
THE MAGIC NUMBERS
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 7:37pm
Highlight of the day. The Magic Numbers, who I absolutely love, and thought their free showcase was tomorrow. Imagine my surprise when in search of BBQ, I stuck my head in the bar at the Hilton and knew right away it was the Magic Numbers.
Highlights beyond their harmonies were "Forever Lost" with audience participation and "Take A Chance" which turned into Fleetwood Mac's "Rihanna".
They are ready to try and make a go in the states, which is good news, and I put the plug in for 'come to Minneapolis'. They still remember the Minnesota State Fair gig with the Flaming Lips. Torrential rain kept them to just two songs.
RAMS' POCKET RADIO
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 4:18pm
Rams' Pocket Radio. Irish lead singer. Well-polished, and knows how to play for the crowd.
We are at the British Embassy showcase and I'm use to bands that are nervous and just starting out... but not the case here. Young, but very tight. The sound is something close to early Keane. Easy comparison with the piano player being front and center.
All live SXSW photos and brief notes are written by Dan.
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Quiet Life at Sailor Jerry House
Wednesday, March 12
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 12:59pm
Quiet Life from Portland. Alt-Country with a really good guitar player.
Quiet Life are currently supporting their sophomore LP, Wild Pack. We previously covered their appearance with the sold-out tour with The Head and the Heart.
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Rhett Miller at ATO Day Party
Wednesday, March 12
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 4:10pm
Rhett Miller from the Old 97's. Judy and I both agreed we don't get him. He is smarmy and over-the-top for my tastes. He was plugging the new Old 97's CD coming on ATO.
One song was about being a motherf***** and he has no problems singing it in front of little kids.
Sorry that was a hour of my life I won't get back.
Emily saw the Old 97's last year in Minneapolis and said "Rhett Miller is a fantastic and passionate vocalist".
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Jessica Lea Mayfield at ATO Day Party
Wednesday, March 12
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 4:13pm
Jessica Lea Mayfield, singer-songwriter.
She is why we sat through Rhett Miller. I loved the last LP (Tell Me), but she has gone into a heavy metal phase. Lots of chorus and distortion on her guitar.
Not sure what she was trying for, but I still like her.
Let's hope the new LP (Make My Head Sing) isn't as loud...
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The Strypes
Wednesday, March 12
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 5:03pm
The Strypes. They were interviewed in a bar we were walking by. 16 year olds from Ireland and on the list to hopefully see later.
The 4-piece rhythm & blues band from Cavan, Ireland, is currently signed to Virgin/EMI Records. They are stopping by Minneapolis' Triple Rock Social Club on March 25th, for Minnesotans interested in checking out the young band for yourself. Probably the only time you will get to see them at a smaller club venue.
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Save Your Breath at British Music Embassy
Wednesday, March 12
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 5:04pm
Save Your Breath from Wales. Too loud for me and Judy, so outside we go to sit and enjoy the weather.
UK pop-punks, Save Your Breath, recently released There Used To Be A Place For Us via Animal Style Records LP. The band recently wrapped up a tour in the UK with We Are The In Crowd.
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Wytches at British Music Embassy
Wednesday, March 12
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 7:31pm
Wytches at the British British Music Embassy. Psychic rock with a touch of grunge. Man, it was loud.
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The Magic Numbers at SXSW Hotel Second Play Stage
Wednesday, March 12
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 7:37pm
Highlight of the day. The Magic Numbers, who I absolutely love, and thought their free showcase was tomorrow. Imagine my surprise when in search of BBQ, I stuck my head in the bar at the Hilton and knew right away it was the Magic Numbers.
Highlights beyond their harmonies were "Forever Lost" with audience participation and "Take A Chance" which turned into Fleetwood Mac's "Rihanna".
They are ready to try and make a go in the states, which is good news, and I put the plug in for 'come to Minneapolis'. They still remember the Minnesota State Fair gig with the Flaming Lips. Torrential rain kept them to just two songs.
RAMS' POCKET RADIO
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 4:18pm
Rams' Pocket Radio. Irish lead singer. Well-polished, and knows how to play for the crowd.
We are at the British Embassy showcase and I'm use to bands that are nervous and just starting out... but not the case here. Young, but very tight. The sound is something close to early Keane. Easy comparison with the piano player being front and center.
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Rams' Pocket Radio at SXSW 2014, The British Music Embassy, Austin (03/12/14) |
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