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sxsw2015 Tue Mar 17 2015
SXSW 2015 Tour Diaries: Let's Meet the Bands
Once again, a lucky gang of Chicago musicians are headed to Austin, TX for the annual music crush, South by Southwest. This year, as in years past, we'll be living vicariously through two awesome local acts: The Waco Brothers and In Tall Buildings.
Bloodshot Records artists Waco Brothers would be right at home in Austin any day of the year, with their tried and true alt-country heart and rugged punk edges. Helmed by Jon Langford, they're loud enough to drown out a crowd and sweet enough to charm your momma, and ultimately they're a force to be reckoned with on stage or off. Their most recent release was 2012's Great Chicago Fire.
The Waco Brothers at SXSW:
March 18: Continental Club, (1am)
March 18: Bloodshot 2015 SXSW Showcase @ Continental Club (8pm)
March 19: Twangfest @ Broken Spoke (Noon)
March 20: Bloodshot SXSW Day Party @ Yard Dog Art Gallery (Noon)
March 20: South by Sapporo Party @ Cheers Shot Bar (2:45pm)
In Tall Buildings comes in at the opposite side of the spectrum from The Waco Brothers, partly just from sheer numbers — the group is in truth, just one man (with many roles). Erik Hall writes, sings, and often performs all the instruments on his albums. When on stage, he's often joined by talented friends filling in where Hall's hands can't (thanks, physics). His dreamy tunes are tapped from Hall's Chicago experiences, and are given substance by his musicianship and dedication to his craft. We talked recently about In Tall Buildings' latest debut, just a few weeks old, Driver.
In Tall Buildings at SXSW:
March 19: at The Hideout (617 Congress Ave) in Austin, TX.
Needless to say, we're excited to get daily updates on both bands' SXSW experiences. Keep an eye out as we start to get daily entries from our Chicago ambassadors, tomorrow.