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Poetic Memory: Great Power (List)
San Diego folk rockers Great Power are new to the scene, but their music feels old as the earth. Continue reading…
Smith Westerns Announce Massive Tour, Yeasayer Date at Belly Up
After a whirlwind week at SXSW and the recent release of their O&B-anticipated sophomore record Dye it Blonde, Smith Westerns are hitting the road again. This time, the band has planned a massive world tour, including a stop with Yeasayer at the Belly Up on May 21. In addition to its California dates, the group will swing by Europe and Canada, and play a slew of Southern shows with a little band named Wilco.
Smith Westerns also recently recorded a live in-studio session for Pitchfork TV (see above). In the video, the band sets up shop in a foggy studio to perform Dye it Blonde songs “Weekend,” “Imagine Pt. 3,” and “Dye the World.” Two more videos and the full list of Smith Westerns tour dates are below. Continue reading…
Live Photos: The Autumn Defense at Anthology, February 3, 2011
The Autumn Defense, the side project of Wilco’s John Stirratt and Pat Sansone, played Anthology on Feb. 3. Longtime Wilco/Uncle Tupelo bassist Stirratt and multi-instrumentalist Sansone, along with several touring members, took advantage of Anthology’s impeccable sound and atmosphere to put on a lighthearted, engaging performance. Continue reading…
The Autumn Defense Come “Around” Thursday
Stream: The Autumn Defense – Live at WNRN, December 8, 2010
The Autumn Defense, also known as one-third of Wilco, will play Anthology on Thursday.
The band is made up of Wilco’s longtime bassist John Stirratt and multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone. The duo’s excellent musicianship — combined with their boyish good looks — has made the Autumn Defense one of the most popular of the many Wilco side-projects. Continue reading…