How a Killer Party turned into a Massive Night.....

So, the night started at Casino El Camino with me and the guys stopping in for a few pre show pops. Once sufficiently lubricated, we made our way across the street to Emos "outdoor" stage. It reminded all of us "old schoolers" of a smaller Liberty Lunch. So we hit the port-o-johns, the bar, and found our way to a pretty cool spot to check out the show. It started on all cylinders and never let up. Craig Finn was as spastic and just fucking out there as I've ever seen any front man before. He posed, danced, shimmied, posed some more and just tore the roof off the joint. Anyone else that would have had his moves would have come off cheesy at best, but he just sold it to all of us. It was as if he was playing these songs for the first time and was so excited to share them with us that he simply couldn't contain himself. The set list is below. Highlights included great versions of Stuck Between Stations, Your Little Hood Rat Friend, The Swish, Massive Nights, and an appropriately religious experience during How A Resurection Really Feels. No wasted songs, no wasted jams, just pure Rock Perfection. They were the tightest band I've seen in years too. The lead guitar player was also just.....well, perfect. The whole band.....ok, I'm rambling, it was just that good. So......as a bonus for all you motherfuckers that like to rock....check below the set list for a link to a bit torrent download of the entire show. That's right bitches, less than 24 hours later we have the show. Thanks to the taper who took the time to get this one on tape. If you don't know how to convert Flac Files, don't bother, just shoot me an email or respond to this post and I'll try to get you a copy.

THE HOLD STEADY LIVE

EMOS OUTDOOR STAGE

AUSTIN, TEXAS

3-27-08

01 Constructive Summer

02 Hot Soft Light

03 You Gotta Dance (with who you came to the dance with)

04 Stuck Between Stations

05 Some Kooks

06 Stay Positive

07 Barfruit Blues

08 Your Little Hoodrat Friend

09 You Can Make Him Like You

10 The Swish

11 Massive Nights

12 Party Pit

13 Chips Ahoy!

14 How a Resurrection Really Feels

15 -encore break-

16 Positive Jam

17 Chicago Seemed Tired Last Night

18 Southtown Girls

19 Killer Parties

http://bt.etree.org/download.php/514233/TheHoldSteady2008-03-27.torrent

Hold Steady...it's coming.

So, last night I saw what can only be described as the absolute best rock show I've ever seen....yes, that's a bold statement, but it was nothing less than a religious experience. I'll have an official review once my head is screwed back on tight. Fuck it was awesome. I also saw that it was being taped from the audience, so as soon as I find that show, I'll post it here.

Yes, you were fucking kidding me....damnit!

So I received an email from my painter friend Donald concerning the line up for this years ACL Festival and to say that I was excited....well....take a look at the poster. WOW! All my favorite acts and many others that I was super stoked to check out.

Well, as it turns out it was a FAKE!!! My buddy Trevor clued me in. Check out the link below for more info.

http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/entries/2008/03/24/exclusive_acl_fest_poster_its.html

The Good Life

Justin Townes Earle's "The Good Life" was released today. If you visit Waterloo Records, you can purchase the new album and get his EP "Yuma" for free. I'd take advantage of that deal. Great artist, and after tiring of his daddy's stuff lately, this is a breath of fresh air.

Uncle Tupelo Finally Reunites!!!!!!!

Wow, I thought this would never happen. I am so going to buy their new record! Check out the link below for more info.....hurry!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukOEXaGIQLw&NR=1

Spurs have won three in a row...

The Champs played Dallas today and overcame a 12 point deficit in the third quarter to beat the Mavs. I love seeing Mark "I'm a huge fuck-tard" Cuban look pitiful. He was certainly sweating when the big German and huge fan of "The Hoff", Dirk Nowitzki went down with an injury after colliding with Tim in what was a very physical game. Manu had 26 points and was perfect at the line. The Spurs need to keep up the momentum going into the playoffs....it should be another great run to the Championship. Go Spurs.

Monahans

One of my favorite local bands, Milton Mapes, has gone on to do a side project under the name Monahans. Although I prefer their Milton Mapes incarnation more thus far, this song is pretty good. I need to really give this band a liston as their first record, "Low Pining" got some pretty good press. They have recorded their follow up and it should be out some time this year. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

http://www.austinsound.net/dl/intotheexpanse.mp3