Nashville – The Weeks don’t have a problem being compared to Kings of Leon. Lead singer Cyle Barnes told Irish Music website GoldenPlec, “If you’re going to be compared to somebody, that’s not a bad band to be compared to.” It’s a good thing they don’t mind because Barnes’ voice and his band’s wily guitar
Hangout Festival is a festival for everyone – the kind of music celebration that takes relaxation to the next level of intimacy. Located on the stunning beaches of Gulf Shores, Ala., the three-day festival included headliner gold. Kings of Leon, Tom Petty and Stevie Wonder graced the mega stage each evening to crowds of gargantuan
As we’ve discussed before, most notably in our SXSW coverage, The Weeks are a band to watch for. There is much to say about this raucous group of four and their extremely talented surrogate keyboardist Alex Collier who has taken a full forward position on their latest album Dear Bo Jackson. The latest effort by
I met the five members of The Weeks outside Austin’s Convention Center on Red River Street across from Moonshine Patio Bar and Grill. Immediately, I know which group they are despite the congested crowds weaving through the sidewalk. They sit, sprawled out on the concrete with cigarettes in hand, wearing sleeveless T’s and tattoo’s
Publisher’s Note: So many bands. So little time. Kristen Blanton, a newly minted Austin resident, spent most of her week going from concert to concert and interview to interview. She’s exhausted, poor kid. So, I’ve taken the liberty of selecting some of the best new bands we saw there for this recap. The words are
As Saturday arrived, we could feel tension of the end approaching. All the friends we’d made bouncing from showcase to showcase were about to go home – off to start recording, back to real jobs on Monday, back on the road. For six days, SXSW has bred one full family of music enthusiasts. It’s been
As the sun began to set on Austin yesterday, a few things were made very clear: 1. Beer was not running low 2. Music was getting louder 3. People were showing up in insurmountable proportions At times, it seemed a wonder even one more body could fit into any given venue, and yet when they