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Woody?s Top 10 Performances of SXSW ?08
2008-03-26 19:53:00
You ever have one of these weekends where everything falls into place? That was my SXSW weekend. Can’t find a cab? Bus pulls up. Cabbie screws you over? Random electrician guy drives you across town. Great performances, great people, awesome weekend. In a weekend filled with top-notch performances, here are my top 10. 1. Ha Ha ...
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My Morning Jacket at SXSW 2008, Austin Music Hall
2008-03-26 05:48:00
Drinking Buddy and a few of our friends were able to check out MMJ at SxSW. If you missed it (like me), here’s the set available for download. My Morning Jacket at SxSW 2008
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Port O’Brien - All We Could Do Was Sing
2008-03-25 16:13:00
I suppose if you’re a musician, you draw inspiration from your day-to-day life. If you spend your hours as a barista at Starbucks, your music may be uninspired. I’m no musician, but if I were, I’d probably have some rockin’ tunes about cubicle decor or Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. The music of Port O’Brien, on the other hand, is inspired by long days and nights on a fishing vessel off of the coast of Alaska. I recently received a copy of their upcoming release, All We Could Do Was Sing , and every time I put on my headphones Port O’Brien takes me on a journey out to sea. I first fell in love with Port O’Brien after hearing The Wind and the Swell last year. They sounded like a traveling band of gypsies with a sound so loose it seemed their instruments may fall to pieces at any moment. The album wasn’t produced in a studio, the cover art shows two people in rain coats laying on a ship, the songs were mostly acoustic, and the vocals we...

SXSW 2008 Videos: The Felice Brothers
2008-03-24 15:49:00
Here are the first batch of videos from SxSW 2008 . We caught The Felice Brothers at Opal Divine’s on a small outdoor deck. Unfortunately the sun was setting behind the band, so I had trouble getting comfortable and couldn’t get a shot of the entire band without getting some serious glare (hence the shakiness). The ...
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Sunday MP3 Roundup, 3.23.08
2008-03-23 17:56:00
There’s some really juicy stuff in this roundup.  Take your time and enjoy the music. Architecture in Helsinki - Heart it Races Dr. Dog - Heart it Races Cracklin Moth - Eulogy for Bashu Justin Townes Earle - Hard Livin’ Justin Townes Earle - The Ghost of Virginia Sera Cahoone - Only As the Day is Long The Black Hollies - Paisley ...
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Drive-By Truckers Session on The Interface
2008-03-21 22:08:00
The folks at AOL were able to rope in DBT for an acoustic session on The Interface at Spinner.com. Enjoy your weekend! Drive -By Truckers on The Interface Here’s the set list with links to videos: A Ghost to Most I’m Sorry Houston The Home Front The Opening Act Interview

Guitar Hero Makes You Feel Like You Could Have Been Sweet At Guitar
2008-03-21 15:52:00
I finally played ?Guitar Hero III, Legends of Rock? a couple weeks ago for the first time. I?d heard all the buzz about it, and was really excited to play. I?m not ashamed to say it did not disappoint. I mean seriously, is there a better game to sit around with your buddies and drink ...
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The Dexateens Give Away Album
2008-03-20 15:56:00
There’s a trend emerging with bands giving away free music and damnit, I like it. The Alabama outfit, The Dexateens, has made like Glossary and some band called Radiohead and decided to give away their new album, Lost and Found. Click hereto download and make sure to click on the donation button to throw ...
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One Track at a Time: Architecture in Helsinki - Heart It Races
2008-03-19 15:11:00
A few weeks ago we went through a phase where we mentioned Amy Winehouse like seven times. Okay. That might be a bit of an exaggeration, but with all the attention it got, it certainly felt like it. Regardless of Oz’s feelings toward her and her hygiene (or lack-thereof) it did give us an ...
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Oh, and Thanks Austin!
2008-03-18 17:23:00
I’ll have a full SxSW recap in the next few days, but I just wanted to take a minute to thank the great city of Austin for a fantastic time. On Saturday night, I dragged three of my friends into Buffalo Billiards to see The Delta Spirit at Midnight. We all hit the wall about 6 ...

Thanks Bloodshot. Thanks Beer Nuts. Thanks Shirk.
2008-03-18 15:51:00
We’ll get back to the music soon enough (I’m sure some of you are tired of all the SXSW talk), but this is an important post. First, I’d like to thank Bloodshot Records for letting us be a part of their day party at Yard Dog. It was absolutely, without a doubt, the most well-attended ...
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SXSW 2008 Images: All bands this time
2008-03-18 04:26:00
Here are more pictures from SXSW 2008 . Blitzen Trapper at the Schubas Party… Also Blitzen Trapper at Schubas party at Yard Dog. O’Death perform in a parking lot. The Dodos in the same parking lot… Dr. Dog at the Dew Process party at Flamingo Cantina… Dr. Dog off stage, working the crowd. I liked this shot because the lead singers of ...
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SXSW 2008 Images: Bands and Man Boobs
2008-03-17 05:22:00
Still in recovery from SXSW 2008 , but here are a few pictures from the ole point-and-shoot Olympus. The HearYa gang made a pact when we arrived to SXSW to make sure it felt like a vacation. That meant very little blogging during the week and very few pictures. We managed to get some decent ...
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Sorry for the lack of activity?
2008-03-16 01:53:00
We’re running all over Austin at SXSW and not much time to handle the site.  We’ve seen great music and several F list celebrity sightings.  The Bachelor, Brad Womack, was at Chuggin’ Monkey and Matt Pinfield from the MTV glory days is in the room next to us.  We also saw Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite. As ...
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SXSW 2008: Saturday Day Party Picks
2008-03-14 16:24:00
Twangfest & KDHX-FM PARTY Jovita’s , 1619 S 1st St. Inside: 12PM ? Kevin Gordon 1PM ? The Redwalls 2PM ? Chuck Prophet 3PM ? Waco Brothers 4PM ? Blue Mountain 5PM ? Wussy Outside: 12:00 ? Steve Poltz 12:30 ? The Whipsaws 1:00 ? Tim Easton & The Whipsaws 1:40 ? Tommy Womack 2:30 ? Christian Kiefer 3:30 ? Jon Hardy and the Public 4:30 ? Sarah Borges Homeslice Pizza Joseph Arthur ...
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SXSW 2008: Friday Day Party Picks
2008-03-13 15:24:00
Bloodshot Records Party , HearYa Sponsors, (Free Beer and Beer Nuts) @ Yard Dog Gallery, 1510 S. Congress, Doors: 1:00 PM 1215pm ANDRE WILLIAMS 1245pm CAROLYN MARK AND HER ROOMMATES 115pm THE SILOS (In tribute to Drew Glackin) 145pm BOBBY BARE JR 215pm HA HA TONKA 245pm FIREWATER 315pm DEADSTRING BROTHERS 345pm MARK PICKEREL AND HIS PRAYING HANDS 415pm JUSTIN TOWNES EARLES 445pm SCOTLAND YARD GOSPEL CHOIR 530pm ...
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SXSW 2008: Thursday Day Party Picks
2008-03-12 02:08:00
Twangfest & KDHX-FM PARTY Jovita’s, 1619 S 1st St. Inside: 12PM ? Amy Lavere 1PM ? Black Diamond Heavies 2PM ? David Bazan (Pedro The Lion) 3PM ? Ha Ha Tonka 4PM ? Scott H. Biram 5PM ? Legendary ShackShakers Outside: 12:00 ? Otis Gibbs 12:30?2:30 ? This Is American Music Revue (featuring Grand Champeen, Two Cow Garage, Glossary, & The Drams) 2:30 ? Gentleman Auction House 3:30 ...
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SXSW 2008: Wednesday Day Party Picks
2008-03-11 23:10:00
Here are my picks for Wednesday ’s no badge, no wristband, day shows. If free beer is a requirement, then the picks should be easier for you. I’ll be spending most of my day at Go Entertainment’s show (HearYa is a sponsor there). Go Entertainment Showcase, HearYa Sponsors (Free Beer and Beer Nuts!) Scoot ...
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The Ernest Jenning Record Co. Showcase, The Black Hollies, SXSW 2008
2008-03-11 22:20:00
It’s been said on this site on more than one occasion, that O’Death is one of my favorite bands out there today. Up until now I wasn’t very familiar with the other acts on their label, Ernest Jenning Record Co, but I have been listening to The Black Hollies and their excellent new release, Casting ...
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One Track at a Time: Justin Townes Earle - Hard Livin?
2008-03-10 17:04:00
Phew! It’s been a while since our last One Track at a Time . SXSW 2008 has been dominating HearYa recently, and rightly so. Therefore, in honor of SXSW and our upcoming Bloodshot Records day party, this OTaaT will give you yet another reason to check it out. In addition to Session alum ...
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Sunday MP3 Roundup, 3.9.08
2008-03-10 03:18:00
And here’s the past week, in all it’s glory. Brazos - Mary Jo Pink Nasty - Away Message The Lemurs - They Do What They Like Leatherbag - Tennessee Leatherbag - Jennie From Milwaukee Quiet Company - Fashionabel Frank Smith - Throwin’ Rocks Golden Bear - Galaxy Queen Golden Bear - Darkness Sets In Danny Malone - Baby Bleu Danny Malone - Sadie (Joanna Newsome Cover) Tom ...
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Megafaun - Bury The Square, SXSW 2008
2008-03-08 04:07:00
I first heard “Lazy Suicide” by Megafaun and was immediately hooked. The song slowly builds with wonderful harmonies ala The Avett Brothers with just a hint of the sound that makes me love O’Death so much. The song slowly descends into a bizarre little jam full of unique instrumentation before easing back into the harmonies ...
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The Whipsaws - 60 Watt Ave, SXSW 2008
2008-03-06 17:35:00
I was introduced to The Whipsaws by one of my favorite blogs, Nine Bullets. Normally I would leave well enough alone, as Nine Bullets does a great job, but I feel it’s my duty to spread the word about the Anchorage four-piece. They’ll be bouncing around at SXSW 2008 in March and deserve to ...

Say Hi - The Wishes and The Glitch, SXSW 2008
2008-03-05 23:06:00
I was raised listening to Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. For some reason, I went through an odd phase in high school where I listened to 80’s music. It’s pretty much all I listened to for the entire year of 1992 (other than that Seattle grunge stuff) while living in ...
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Alive Records SXSW 2008 Showcase, MP3?s
2008-03-05 04:51:00
Alive Records made the late announcement that they will be having a showcase at SXSW. If you are starting to fade on Friday evening, this is the show to check out. You’ll wake right up. March 14 @ Fado Patio (214 W 4th St) Radio Moscow (11:00 PM) Trainwreck Riders (12:00 AM) Black Diamond ...
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Howlin? Rain - Magnificent Fiend, SXSW 2008
2008-03-04 16:47:00
A couple of months ago, Drinking Buddy referred to Matt Pond’s latest release as a turkey sub from Subway. Well in keeping with that spirit, Magnificent Fiend by Howlin’ Rain is a mile-high corned-beef on rye with cole slaw and mustard dripping from the sides. This release is a sprawling classic that revels in everything ...
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Go Entertainment SXSW 2008 Showcase, HearYa Sponsors
2008-03-03 16:48:00
This is the second showcase we’ll be a part of at SXSW! We already announced our participation with Bloodshot Records SXSW 2008 Showcase on Friday at Yard Dog. On Wednesday, we’ll also be a sponsor at Go Entertainment ’s SXSW 2008 Showcase at Scoot Inn. They have a great mix of bands full rock ...
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Sunday MP3 Roundup, 3.2.08
2008-03-02 17:51:00
Here are the tracks discussed on HearYa this past week… The Bad Plus - 1980 World Champion (Courtesy of Feed Me Good Tunes) The Bad Plus - 1979 Semi-Finalist The Bad Plus - 1972 Bronze Medalist (Courtesy of IndieMuse) Jaymay - Sea Green, See Blue Marah - Angels of Destruction (courtesy of Rock Town Hall) Marah - Wild West Love Song ...
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Plants and Animals, M for Montreal/Great Escape Showcase, SXSW 2008
2008-03-01 18:09:00
We first mentioned Plants and Animals after listening to their w/ Avec EP.  Plants and Animals will be performing at the M for Montreal / Great Escape showcase at Maggie Mae’s on Friday, March 14th (that’s Friday). Here’s the full lineup: 8pm Katie Moore 9pm Caroline Keating 10pm Torngat 11pm Plants & Animals 12am Martha Wainwright 1am Creature Plants and Animals - Faerie ...
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Alberta Cross UK EP, MP3?s
2008-02-29 17:02:00
I have a real nice treat for you this morning. London’s Alberta Cross has been kind enough to allow us to post their new EP, available only in the UK, for free to our readers for a limited time. The first two tracks are new to me and the last two are acoustic versions ...
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