Two things
- The first spring day is always the nicest. And brings with it a feeling unlike anything else.
- The Redwalls are my band of the moment. Dylan, the Stones, Van Morrison, The Beatles, and The Band all rolled up in one perfect package. This may be my summer soundtrack.
Notable runner-ups include:
- The Fighting Brothers McCarthy
- DeVotchKa
- Outrageous Cherry
- Two Gallants
- Others too numerous to mention at the moment…
All this was discovered through a huge collection of mp3’s that the SXSW Music team assembled. It took me several weeks to wade through it and separate the wheat from the chaff, but it was worth it several times over. I haven’t been this excited about discovering new bands since the good old KUMM days.
Also, a link to one of the best new Pittsburgh bands, The Quiver. Not at SXSW yet, but give them a couple of years.
March 30 2005
