Here's some music info for ya I brought back from Austin.



#1: Whenever I go down there, I grab a copy of the Chronicle and start tearing through it to see who's playing. I usually look for people I've seen or heard of and see who's playing with/opening for them.... you know, to check out the new kids on the block (pun very intended). One band kept popping up I've never heard of. The Greencards. I had no idea what kind kind of music they played but apparently people like them. So, on my regular trip to Waterloo I picked up their cd, threw it in, and heard some kick ass (i mean really kick ass) bluegrass music. So, i tottled on over to their website and found out Keen agrees as well. I suggest checking them out.



#2: Got a copy of the Stragglers new cd. We've been waiting for this one for some time. I gotta tell ya its worth the wait. I usually don't make comments on the bands I'm biased towards but let me tell ya.... go get this cd.... and when you play it, you will lose all control of your bowels. Yes, it is "shit your pants" good. Except for the "burhur" factor of a couple of songs :-) .... the album is flawless. Best one ever. Listen kids... I know. Every damn song is a sing-a-long. "Radio" being my favorite.



#3 Ted is a sound engineer down in Austin and the band he's working with now, Podunk, played last Saturday at Momo's. I'd first heard of them years ago when I listed to a lot of Cadillac Voodoo Choir. A couple of guys in the band used to play for the Choir so it was kinda cool to finally see them after all these years. Good clean rock 'n' roll is the best way to describe them. Tons of energy and very seasoned performers.

Damn, thats a big blog.... oh well, have fun with it.