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Podcast: Slayer's Kerry King Talks About Manson, Mayhem, And His Snakes

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:12:00 -0500

Slayer's Kerry King - more photos...
photo by jeff barringer - staff photographer

by jeff barringer - club kingsnake staff

Slayer's Kerry King took a break from the studio to do a phone interview with us today, discussing among other things the upcoming disc, Mayhem Festival, Marilyn Manson, H.R. 669 and it's impact on his snake hobby, and doing shooters at 9am with the boys over at the Transportation Security Administration.

For a different look at one of metal's master guitarists click on the link below to listen to the interview.

http://club.kingsnake.com/mp3/kerryking_042209.mp3

Podcast: Interview with J.D. DeServio of Black Label Society and Cycle Of Pain

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:16:00 -0500

John “J.D.” DeServio of Black Label Society more photos...
photo by brian rampacek - staff photographer

by Jeff Barringer - club kingsnake staff

Rock and roll road warrior John “J.D.” DeServio has a "new" old band he wants you to know about so bad that he didn't even stop his car to talk to us as he raced to the bands opening gig in New Jersey.

Choosing an old stomping ground like the Cherrywood Rock Club to debut his new band Cycle Of Pain, the Black Label Society bassist is hoping that his new band will meet with the approval of Black Label fans and bring in others as well as the new band crosses over into some tasty funkametallic chords, as well as exploring the more traditional crunchy ozzyesque sound.

I have heard some clips from their new CD and can't wait to put the whole thing into my disc player. With 13 tracks and guest appearances by Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy), Ray Luzier (Korn) Brian Tichy ( Billy Idol), Sen Dog (Cypress Hill), Russ-T Cobb, Hugo Ferreira (Tantric), Marcus Ratzenboeck (Tantric), Clip Payne (P-funk), Burton (Fear Factory) & Russell Allen (Symphony X) it rocks, it hops, it damned near does everything.

Check out Cycle Of Pain on tour with Black Label Society, Sevendust, and Dope starting in April!

4/21 – Houston , TX - Warehouse Live
4/22 – Corpus Christi , TX - Concrete Street Amphitheater
4/24 – Austin , TX - Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
4/25 – Dallas , TX - Palladium Ballroom
4/26 – Tulsa , OK - Cain’s Ballroom
4/28 – Tempe , AZ - Marquee Theatre
5/1 - Las Vegas , NV - House of Blues
5/2 – Los Angeles , CA - Wiltern Theatre
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Podcast: Interview with John Spiker of Filter

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:38:08 -0500

Richard Patrick of Filter
photo by Jeff Barringer - Staff Photographer

Watch out for a review of the

new Filter disc Anthems For The Damned

this weekend here on club kingsnake!

Filter
Genre: Alternative / Rock / Industrial
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
http://www.myspace.com/filter1
Thursday, June 26 8:00 p.m.
The Guvernment
132 Queens Quay East, Toronto, Ontario
(subject to change)

It's been a long 6 years since we had anything new out of Los Angeles based industrial metal band Filter but now that the DeLeo brothers have gone back to Stone Temple Pilots and the Army of Anyone gig is on hiatus, Richard Patrick and his bandmates are back with a new album and a new tour. I had a chance to talk about the tour and the album with Filter bassman John Spiker, whose filling in for Frank Cavanugh while he serves a tour in Iraq. Filter is midway through a tour that have seen them over in the war zone with Operation Myspace, then Europe and finally North America. Starting the North American leg of the tour in Austin they will be swinging through Toronto tomorrow giving our own Clint Gilders a chance to review and shoot the show. To listen to the interview, click the link below.

Jun 26 2008 8:00P Guvernment Toronto, Ontario
Jun 27 2008 8:00P Woodstock in Beauce Montreal, Quebec
Jun 28 2008 8:00P Town Hall Buffalo, New York
Jun 30 2008 8:00P Gatorâ€™z Toledo, Ohio
Jul 01 2008 8:00P WLUM Summerfest Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jul 02 2008 8:00P Music Mill Indianapolis, Indiana
Jul 03 2008 8:00P The Machine Shop Flint, Michigan
Jul 05 2008 8:00P Balloon Field Des Moines, Iowa
Jul 07 2008 8:00P Bluebird Theater Denver, Colorado
Jul 08 2008 8:00P Avalon Theater Salt Lake City, Utah
Jul 10 2008 8:00P Sunshine Theater Albuquerque, New Mexico
Jul 11 2008 8:00P Tempe Marketplace Phoenix, Arizona
Jul 12 2008 8:00P The Roxy Theatre Los Angeles, California
Jul 27 2008 8:00P Altamont Fairgrounds Altamont, New York

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Podcast: SXSW Artist Spotlight Interview - The Super Insurgent Group Of Intemperance Talent

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:29:49 -0600

The Super Insurgent Group Of Intemperance Talent - photo by fred

The Super Insurgent Group Of Intemperance Talent
Genre: Other / Rock / Blues
Hometown: Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
http://www.myspace.com/thesigit
Thursday, March 13 12:00 p.m.
BD Riley's (204 E 6th St)
(subject to change)
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Even for someone whose native tongue is english their band's name is hard to pronounce, just try saying it once much less three times, fast. The Super Insurgent Group Of Intemperance Talent, or as they refer to themselves The S.I.G.I.T. is a band visiting SXSW for the very first time all the way from Bandung, Indonesia.

With reviews from NME calling them "Scorching Gonzo Zep Rock", the band sets a frantic pace with guitars wailing and blazing away. Raw, stripped, lean, rock music taken to its hard core, they could be another White Stripes or Wolfmother in waiting, and possibly one of SXSW 2008's breakout stories. After building a solid core audience in Indo and Australia and with a couple of releases under their belt, they are ready to taste some Texas BarBQ. We spoke to The S.I.G.I.T.'s frontman and guitarist Rektivianto Yoewano, who is busy packing for the trip. Click on the "continued" link below to listen to the interview.

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Podcast: SXSW Artist Spotlight Interview - The Brother Kite

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:31:17 -0600

The Brother Kite - photo by melissa sherman

The Brother Kite
Genre: Rock
Hometown: Providence, RI
http://www.thebrotherkite.com
Thursday, March 13 8:00 p.m.
Habana Calle 6 (709 E 6th St)
(subject to change)
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Founded by Patrick Boutwell and Jonathan Downs in 2002, SXSW veterans The Brother Kite will be returning to the Habana Calle 6 again for this years SXSW. With a thick layered sound that hearkens back to the days of the mighty, massive, multiple overdubs and Phil Spector's wall of sound, the group released a split 7" in 2003, followed by a full length debut album in 2004. Releasing their second full length CD last year, we got a chance to talk with Jon about the two years it took to record it in their home studio, as well as talking about the music scene in Providence post-"The Station", as well as their upcoming trip to Austin for SXSW. Click on the "continued" link below to listen to the interview.

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Podcast: Interview with Arif of Protest The Hero

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:32:18 -0600

Arif Mirabdolbaghi of Protest The Hero - more photos...
photo by clint gilders - staff photographer

Protest The Hero
Genre: thrash/progressive/metal
Hometown: Whitby, Ontario
http://www.myspace.com/protestthehero
Saturday, March 8 8:00 p.m.
w/ Silverstein, Devil Wears Prada, A Day to Remember
Emo's (Main Stage) (6TH AND RED RIVER)

One of the loudest bands I have ever heard, Canada's Protest The Hero has a new record, Fortress, and a new tour. While they won't be here for the music portion of SXSW, patrons of the film and interactive portions of the festival can check out their set at Emo's on the opening Saturday night. We got a chance to talk with Arif Mirabdolbaghi, who provides the deep bass thwack for the band, about the new album, their tour, and their influences. Click on the "continued" link below to listen to the interview.

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Podcast: SXSW Artist Spotlight Interview - Broken Teeth

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:11:00 -0600

Jason McMaster of Broken Teeth - more photos...
photo by jeff barringer - staff photographer

Broken Teeth
Genre: Rock / Rock / Rock
Hometown: Austin, Tx
http://www.myspace.com/brokenteeth
Saturday, March 15 10:00 p.m.
Headhunters (patio) (8TH AND RED RIVER)
(subject to change)

Longtime Austin resident Jason McMaster, frontman for hard rocking locals Broken Teeth, spent time with us to talk about Broken Teeth's new album and tour, as well as his days touring with Dangerous Toys and the infamous Watchtower. Along the way he drops hints about about some upcoming Dangerous Toys reunion dates, as well as some new tracks Broken Teeth is laying down and the bands post SXSW plans. Click on the link "continued" link below to listen to the interview.

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Podcast: Interview with Vaden Todd Lewis of The Toadies

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:01:00 -0600

Vaden Todd Lewis of The Toadies - more photos...
photo by jeff barringer - staff photographer

The Toadies
Genre: Post-Grunge
Hometown: Ft. Worth, Tx.
http://www.myspace.com/toadies
Tuesday, Dec. 14 7:00 p.m.
Austin Music Hall, Austin, Texas

Legendary Texas band the Toadies will be performing 5 reunion concerts across the state with stops in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Grand Prairie in December as well as 3 additional just announced dates in Louisiana and Arkansas.

After releasing their debut album, Rubberneck 1994 on Interscope, to both wide critical acclaim and commercial success, achieving Platinum status in 1995, issues with their record company delayed the release of the second disc, Hell Below / Stars Above, until 2001 and 5 months later the band broke up, leaving fans worldwide wanting more.

After 2 reunion shows in 2006, the reformed band played several Texas dates in the spring of 2007, including 2 sold out nights at Stubb's BarBQ in Austin right before the start of it's annual SXSW festival. We got a chance to speak with Vaden Todd Lewis, the distinctive voice that helps set the Toadies apart from any other band. The audio interview is after the jump
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Videocast: The Underground Operations Pizza Parade. The Dungeon - Oshawa Ontario. August 25, 2007.

nospam@example.com (ClintG) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:57:01 -0500

A night at the UO Pizza Parade

Protest The Hero performs Nautical

Machete Avenue performs Cut to Pieces
(with guest Vocalist Rody Walker)

by clint gilders - club kingsnake staff

It don't get much better than this. A full night of bands signed to or under the wing of Underground Operations records.

The Dungeon was packed with the temperature rising by the minute. club.kingsnake was there with video and still cameras blasting away. With it's low ceilings and stage it's tough venue to shoot, but we got some cool video. Stuart Aiken (These Silhouettes), Tony Davalous (The Holly Springs Disaster), and Rody Walker (Protest The Hero) even took some time to talk to our one-and-only Trash.

To your right (my left?) is the streaming video. You can also get these videos, with many more to come, in our brand spanky new Video Podcast.

Podcast: Interview with Les Claypool of Primus and Oysterhead

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:11:00 -0500

Les Claypool at La Zona Rosa- more photos...
photo by jeff barringer - staff photographer

Les Claypool
Genre: Rock/Funk/Experimental
Hometown: San Francisco, Ca.
http://lesclaypool.com
Tuesday, June 19 7:00 p.m.
Stubb's Bar-B-Q, Austin, Texas
(subject to change)
other Les Claypool tour dates

Experimental bass funk artist and frontman for the band Primus, Les Claypool is in the middle of a tour with his Fancy band supporting the live DVD of last year's concert experience.

This is the first tour of '07 for Les, who's been playing primarily clubs and outdoor festivals -- if you exclude his now legendary impromptu performance with Slash, Perry Ferrell, and Tom Morello at this years SXSW festival, or his other appearance at SXSW with his "mock and roll" jam band, the Electric Apricot. Though we missed both his SXSW appearances due to bad timing and exhaustion, we'll be at his show in Austin next Tuesday to do a full review and picture spread. And if we get really really lucky maybe Les will even sit down for a video interview. We did get to talk to Les on the phone yesterday about the band's current tour, his favorite bass and a variety of other interesting subjects. You can listen to the podcast below or download the club kingsnake podcast at iTunes.

The audio interview is after the jump
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Podcast: NXNE Artist Spotlight Interview - Cities In Dust

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:32:35 -0500

Zach Frank of Cities In Dust - more photos...
photo by clint gilders - staff photographer

Cities In Dust
Genre: Punk / Indie / New Wave
Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario Canada
http://www.myspace.com/citiesindust
Thursday, June 7 1:00 a.m.
The Silver Dollar Room ( 486 Spadina Ave.)
(subject to change)

With a frantic lean stripped-raw sound, Hamilton Ontario's Cities In Dust will be rocking Toronto's NXNE festival tonight at The Silver Dollar. With guitar work that scuttles across your brain pan, more than reminiscent of early Gang of Four, and vocal tracks that hearken back to the growling tone of the Sex Pistols and Shriekback, Zach Frank and the band will be buzzing through cuts from their first album as well as some new material. They're signed to Paper Bag Records (Tokyo Police Club, You Say Party! We Say Die!) their first album, Night Creatures, was released last year to great reviews, and our own Canadian correspondent, Clint Gilders, saw them once already and says they have an excellent live show. We talked with Zach Frank yesterday about the band's NXNE appearance. You can listen to the podcast below or download the club kingsnake podcast at iTunes.

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Podcast: NXNE Artist Spotlight Interview - The Kiss And Tells

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:38:26 -0500

Kiss And Tells
Genre: R&B / Indie / Rock
Hometown: Peterborough, Ontario Canada
http://www.myspace.com/kissandtells
Thursday, June 7 9:00 p.m.
Black Bull ( 298 Queen W, )
(subject to change)

Bawdy, brassy, bluesy, Peterborough Ontario's Kiss and Tells will be rocking the Black Bull Hotel & Tavern during this years NXNE. Hot on the heels of their Debut CD release "Love School" we had a chance to talk with Kait Dueck, aka Kait "Do-it", the diminutive lead singer. Soft spoken in conversation, she is a firecracker at the microphone, and backed by Wyatt 'Red Squirrel' Burton, Jenny G-Spot, Genghis Kom and Charnobyl, their sound is a rich melange of textures, from the ragtime of Scott Joplin, the campy Elvisness of Vegas and the raw tones of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground. Their sound is unique and definitely worth a listen.

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Podcast: NXNE Artist Spotlight Interview - Christopher Rees

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 22:11:08 -0500

Christopher Rees
Genre: Blues / Soul / Country
Hometown: Cardiff, Wales
http://christopherrees.co.uk
Wednesday, June 9 8:00 p.m.
The Supermarket ( 268 Augusta Ave. )
(subject to change)

Singer/songwriter Christopher Rees, who we met at Austin's SXSW this year, will be heading back to North America to perform at this week's NXNE in Toronto, Canada. Having released his debut album to rave reviews from NME, and then followed up with a solo offering, Chris is getting ready to release his third album with a little help from a few friends like Victoria Williams. If you're going to NXNE, Christopher's gig is a must-see.

We got a chance to talk to Christopher about his NXNE and SXSW appearances as well as his forthcoming album.

The interview is after the jump.
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Podcast: Interview with Casey Hess of The Burden Brothers

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:19:24 -0500

Burden Brothers
Genre: Rock / Alternative
Hometown: Dallas Texas
http://theburdenbrothers.com
Friday, April 27th 7:00pm
Burden Brothers Concert Pics
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River, Austin, Texas

If the music you hear behind the Burden Brothers new single sounds familiar, it probably should. Former Toadies (I Come From The Water, Possum Kingdom) frontman Vaden Todd Lewis has teamed up with "Taz" Bentley (Reverend Horton Heat, Tenderloin, Izzy Stradlin Band), Corey Rozzoni (Clumsy)Casey Hess (Doosu, Jump Rope Girls) and bassist Zack Busby (Slow Roosevelt, Halls of the Machine) to form what their Wikipedia entry calls a Texas Rock Supergroup. That is probably an apt description as Vaden's characteristic vocals are unmistakable to any Toadies fan that hears them and Taz and the rest of the band have spent countless hours performing on the road.

They are on the road again, in fact finishing up a small break before heading off up the east coast. Performing tomorrow at Stubb's in Austin, guitarist Casey Hess took some time to talk to us a bit about the tour.

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Podcast: SXSW Artist Spotlight Interview - Kinski

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:44:00 -0600

Kinski
Genre: Rock
Hometown: Seattle WA
http://www.kinski.net
Wednesday, March 14 12:45 a.m.
Emo's IV Lounge (601 Red River St)
(subject to change)
Add this to your SXSW Calendar

SXSW's genre descriptions aside, Kinksi started as a drone band in Seattle and over the years have emerged with a much more complex sound, combining heavy crashing guitars and percussion into a psychedelic rock soufflÃ©. This is one of those sink back into your comfy chair, put the headphones on and listen to the ride experiences.

Spending time touring in the U.S., Japan, and Europe with bands like Mission of Burma, Oneida, Comets on Fire, and Acid Mothers Temple, their last release was in 2005 on the Sub Pop label, the label responsible of breaking Nirvana and the Seattle grunge scene. Making a special trip to Austin just for SXSW I had a chance to speak with Chris Martin about their upcoming gig, touring, and the Seattle music scene. Click on the link "continued" link below to listen to the interview.
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Podcast: SXSW Artist Spotlight Interview - Peter Case

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:01:00 -0600

Peter Case
Genre: Singer-Songwriter Hometown
Hometown: Los Angeles CA
http://www.petercase.com
Saturday, March 17 1:00 a.m.
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn (500 N IH 35)
(subject to change)
Add this to your SXSW Calendar

Discovered playing on the streets by songwriter Jack Lee, Peter Case went on, along with Lee and Paul Collins to form the seminal power-pop band The Nerves. Later when the Nerves broke up Collins went on to form The Beat and Peter Case went on, along with Austinite "Fast" Eddie Munoz, to form the power pop band The Plimsouls. Case and The Plimsouls gained fame penning the song "Million Miles Away" and performing in the film "Valley Girl" before dissolving, though they still get together every once in a while.

Peter Case still performs as a solo artist, and not pigeonholed in one genre or another slides effortlessly back and forth between bittersweet power pop ballads, classic Americana, and southern blues. To listen to the interview click on the player link on the "continued" page at the bottom.

Peter Case SXSW/Texas Schedule

Monday Mar 12 2007 12:00P
Saxon Pub Austin, Texas

Thursday Mar 15 2007 8:00P
Blue Rock Studios Wemberley, Texas

Friday Mar 16 2007 8:00P
House Concert Houston, Texas

Saturday Mar 17 2007 8:00P
Official South By Southwest Showcase Austin, Texas
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn (500 N IH 35)
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Podcast: SXSW Artist Spotlight Interview - Hugh Cornwell

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:13:00 -0600

Hugh Cornwell
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Hometown: London, U.K.
http://www.hughcornwell.com/
Wednesday, March 14 11:45 p.m.
Elysium (705 Red River St.)
(subject to change)
Add this to your SXSW Calendar

I was introduced to the music of Hugh Cornwell and the Stranglers by none other than Joey Ramone himself, backstage at a Ramones gig at the Armadillo. It was one of the bands they started listening too after their early trips to the UK, and he thought I would really like them.

In the days before MTV, the internet, Amazon.com, and MySpace, a few small magazines with limited distribution and word of mouth were the only ways to get buzz, and it passed slowly as a small number of bands toured the tiny punk club circuit of the late 70s and early 80s. The crowds they reached were all rather small, but all the old school bands that survived started that way. Bands like U2, the Police, even the Red Hot Chili Peppers did their first tours on this circuit and the interest in what is now known as "alternative" music was slowly spread this way. Mainstream music was embracing songs from Barry Manilow and the Bee Gees, and god help us, the song "Muskrat Love" was still being heard on FM radio. "Freebird" and "Stairway" were in constant rotation on all the album oriented rock stations, and anything that even remotely smelled of punk was limited to the middle of the night on a few college radio stations.

The Stranglers made their run down that circuit as well, but only briefly. By the time the Stranglers hit Austin, I was already a huge fan, owning all their released vinyl up to that point, most of it as UK imports. Their only Austin appearance was at brand new punk club called Club Foot. Formerly the 404 Club, one of Austin's first gay hotspots, Club Foot's opening night had the Stranglers as headliners. But the show was poorly publicized, the club was unknown, and nobody seemed to have told the former patrons of the change in the club's business model, making me glad I had left my studded leather Ramones jacket at home.

I looked back on that night as one of my best memories of the old scene days. The audience, though few in number, was comprised mainly of Austin's music hipsters and members of local bands, along with a small number of friends I had talked into going. We had a blast as they roiled through songs like "Tank" and "Peaches." JJ Burnell's body flailed wildly as he provided the driving bassline behind Hugh Cornwell's throaty growl.

Hugh Cornwell, former lead singer of the Stranglers, will be a performer at Austin's SXSW this year and it gives me an opportunity to dust off all my old memories from those days. I got to relive some of them again with Hugh as well as discuss all his neat new solo work in our interview. Click on the player link on the "continued" page below to listen.

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Podcast: SXSW Artist Spotlight Interview - The Meat Puppets

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:17:43 -0600

Meat Puppets
Genre: Alt Country Hometown: Austin TX
www.myspace.com/curtkirkwood
Saturday, March 17 9:15 p.m.
Emo's Main Room (603 Red River St)
(subject to change)
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Fresh from a surprise appearance with Army of Anyone at Austin's La Zona Rosa, the Meat Puppets will play a set at SXSW on Saturday, immediately following punk rock icon Pete Shelly and the Buzzcocks on Emo's outdoor stage. Since it's the first time the Meat Puppets have played a full set in years, this promises to be one of SXSW07's most buzzed about sets.

One of the founding Puppets, Curt Kirkwood, sat down and talked to us on the phone about their upcoming SXSW gig, Kurt Cobain, Jerry Garcia, the Puppets' forthcoming album. and Burmese pop classics of the 70s. To listen to the interview click on the audio player link under the fold.
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Podcast: SXSW Artist Spotlight Interview - Blacklist

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 01:25:00 -0600

Blacklist
Genre: Rock
Hometown: New York NY
http://www.listofblack.com
Wednesday, March 14 9:45 p.m.
Elysium (705 Red River St)
(subject to change)
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Sounding like they come straight off the Breakfast Club soundtrack, New York City-based Blacklist takes the moodiness of Morrisey and combines it with Edge-like fuzzy guitar work to come up with a sound more akin to its roots than to any 21st century angst driven indie emo band.

Opening the showcase for Mark Burgess' new band, Bird, and for former Stranglers' frontman Hugh Cornwell at Austin's Elysium, they promise to fill the air with buzzy guitars and deep dark plaintive vocals. We spent some time talking to Blacklist's frontman and guitarist Josh Strawn about their upcoming SXSW gig. Click on the player underneath the fold to listen to the interview.
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Podcast: SXSW Artist Spotlight Interview - The Zico Chain

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:17:00 -0600

The Zico Chain
Genre: Rock
Hometown: London, U.K.
http://www.myspace.com/thezicochain
Wednesday, March 14 12:15 a.m.
Dirty Dog Bar (505 E 6th St)
(subject to change)
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Last year I stumbled into a tiny packed club on Austin's 6th Street during the SXSW festival just in time to catch the last couple songs of the Zico Chain's set. With Chris Zico's frenetic platinum blond hair, the blistering guitar runs, and the waves of energy emanating from the stage, you could have imagined yourself projected back in time to see a young pre-bleach Nirvana.

This year the Zico Chain is back for SXSW armed with a whole new pack of songs in the kit bag and have promised us another smokin' hot set. Even without the golden locks, the comparison to early Nirvana is still fitting. Chris took a few minutes to chat with us about their gig at this years SXSW and touring with Alkaline Trio and Disturbed. Click on the player link under the fold to listen to the interview.
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Podcast: SXSW Artist Spotlight Interview - The Paul Collins Beat

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:52:41 -0600

Paul Collins Beat
Genre: Rock Hometown: New York NY
www.paulcollinsbeat.com
Friday, March 16 12:00 a.m.
Habana Calle 6 Patio (709 E 6th St)
(subject to change)

Back in 1980, when both Paul Collins and I had a lot more hair and Austin was just becoming the hotbed of the alternative music scene that it is today, some interesting tours came to town. One of these included a gig by Paul Weller's UK band the Jam, at the old Armadillo World Headquarters. Opening that gig was a band called the Beat that I expected to be the ska band of the same name, also from the U.K.

Instead it turned out to Paul Collins' Beat, or the L.A. Beat, a slick, buzzy powerpop foursome whose sound showed a variety of influences. Lead by Paul Collins, who along with Peter Case was one of the founding members of the Nerves, the Beat bounded from Beatlesesque harmonies, to almost a pure Ramones rip, to Stray Cats -nfluenced guitar twang, each song seemingly hookier than the next. The influences came honestly, with Paul and the Nerves touring with the Ramones in 74, and the Nerves even penning the song "Hanging on The Telephone" later made a hit by their friends in Blondie.

After a 10 year hiatus from the music scene, Paul Collins will return with the Beat to Austin's SXSW festival with an official SXSW gig as well as several other local sets. We were lucky enough to get a chance to talk to him about his SXSW gig and what is was like back in the day before there was an "alternative" or "indie" music scene. Click on the player link under the fold to listen to the interview.

The Paul Collins Beat SXSW/Austin Schedule

WEDNESDAY MARCH 14

KOOP Radio Live internet broadcast air time 7pm

THURSDAY MARCH 15
4:30 cd signings for the South by Bookstore Entire Band
in the SXSW Trade Show. The book store is located in the trade
show along the back wall, Booths M18-O18.

SATURDAY MARCH 17
Havana Calle 6 Patio 709 E 6th St.
SXSW SHOW TIME 12 a.m. (Midnight)

Antone's Record Store
2928 Guadalupe Austin, TX (512) 322-0660

FREDDIE STEADY'S FRONTIER A GO GO
7th Annual Showcase & Rock & Roll Hootenanny
PAUL COLLINS - 7 PM
THE FREDDIE STEADY FIVE - 6 PM
THE UGLY BEATS - 5 PM
EVE & THE EXILES - 4 PM
JENNY WOLFE & THE PACK - 3 PM
THE TEXCENTRICS - 2 PM
RUBY DEE & THE SNAKEHANDLERS - 1 PM

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Podcast: Interview with Fredrik Andersson of This Ending and Amon Amarth

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:29:01 -0600

Fredrik Andersson somewhere behind his drum kit
photo by staff photographer brian rampacek

Death metal drummer Fredrik Andersson of the bands This Ending and Amon Amarth talks about This Ending's latest album and touring in America and Europe.Listen here, visit our Podcast Interviews Page or download the MP3 and take it with you.

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Podcast: Interviews with Dave Dunlop and Rik Emmett

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 18:33:27 -0600

Jeff interviews the Strung-Out Troubadours, Dave Dunlop and Rik Emmett about their latest album and upcoming tour. Listen here or go to our Podcast Interviews Page and download the MP3 and take it with you.

Dave Dunlop Interview
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Rik Emmett Interview
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Podcast: Interview with Ray Wylie Hubbard

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 23:19:11 -0600

Snake Farm - Ewwww... Texas outlaw country & blues legend Ray Wylie Hubbard talks about the inspiration for his latest album, touring in Europe, and playing the great stages of the classic venues in Austin. Click below, visit our Podcast Interviews Page or download the MP3 and take it with you.

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Podcast: Interview with Andy Partridge of XTC

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:08:52 -0500

When I started out as a music journalist in 1980, the second band I interviewed was one that had come all the way from the U.K. on their very first tour to play Austin's legendary Armadillo World Headquarters. They were supporting their first album release, Drums and Wires, and I was very fortunate to see them because shortly afterward they stopped touring completely.

With classic songs such as "Making Plans For Nigel" and "Life Begins at the Hop," a slew of other singles like "Senses Working Overtime,""Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)," and "Generals and Majors," as well as the incredible and controversial "Dear God," XTC has influenced countless bands over the years with their complex arrangements, poetic lyrics and intricate sound. They remain a favorite among musicians and fans worldwide. Their music has been covered by artists ranging in diversity from Primus to Sarah McLachlan, and they have worked with musicians such as Peter Gabriel, Aimee Mann, Thomas Dolby, the band Blur, and others.

I was fortunate to have an opportunity to speak with Andy Partridge from his studio in the U.K. and to catch up a little bit on the 30+ years since our last conversation. Visit our Podcast Interviews Page or download the MP3 and take it with you.

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Podcast: Texas music, Dogs,and Politics - Interview with Kinky Friedman

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:02:46 -0500

You never know where legendary Texas musician Kinky Friedman will show up next, with his trademark black hat and big cigar, it might be in Dallas leading the St. Patty's day parade or talking with Jay Leno on the Tonight Show.

Saturday he showed up to chat with us and we had a great talk about Texas Music, Dogs, and other interesting stuff. Oh, and I think he MIGHT have mentioned (once or twice)that he is running for Governer of Texas as well. Click on the player below to listen or on our Podcast Page.

Podcast: Interview with Alice Cooper

nospam@example.com (Jeff Barringer) — Thu, 25 May 2006 01:00:58 -0500

We are definitely not worthy.

First we blog about him then we talk with him.

Before heading off to Europe on tour, Rock Legend Alice Cooper checks in with Jeff Barringer on our first club kingsnake podcast interview to talk about snakes (natch!), rock & roll, and Britney Spears. Take a listen on our Podcast Interviews Page or download the MP3 and take it with you.

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