Follow That Bird Kickstart Their Full Lenth Album

I've been waiting for a full-length record from Follow That Bird for a bit now, and it looks like it is finally on the way.

The band that continues to be labeled "Austin's Next Big Thing" has begun a Kickstarter page to raise funds towards the recording of their long awaited first full-legth album. As explained on their page...

The album will be engineered by our good friend Gory Smelley at his Marfa Recording Company studios (Y△CHT, Grouper) located in the Chihuahuan Desert desert town of Marfa, TX. We were introduced to Gory as we ended our West Coast tour in Marfa at a benefit for Marfa Public Radio. We toured Gory's studio the following afternoon and fell in love. We appreciated the thought that had gone into the studio, his selection of equipment, and collection of vintage instruments.

I personally am handing over some money for this project. As I've stated previously on here, and many-a-times on my twitter, Follow That Bird ranks among the top of my favorite Austin bands. It actually will make me feel good to contribute to their recording! And you should too! Click Here.

Arum Rae of White Dress Performs "I Got Visions" in a Van

It seems like the only time I ever post on this blog anymore is to share some news about White Dress. It does take much to get me motivated enough to conjure up new material for the Blog From Mars. But Arum Rae's band has a special power to make me post. So here is a great clip of Arum Rae taking it solo for Jam In the Van with a new tune "I Got Visions". Great song, and as always her voice is magic.  She rocks my socks.

Shearwater Kick Off Their SXSW at Waterloo Records

Shearwater took to Waterloo Records this afternoon [03.11.12] for the first of their nine shows during SXSW.  They performed a handful of songs off their recently release album Animal Joy from Sub Pop Records. Check out videos below of "Animal Life" and "Dread Sovereign," as well as the band's schedule for the next week.


 


Sunday 3/11:
5pm @ Waterloo Records, 600 N. Lamar Blvd.

Monday 3/12:
1pm @ French Legation, 802 San Marcos St.

Wednesday 3/14:
2pm @ Hypemachine Hype Hotel, 504 Trinity (JM and Lucas duo set)
5pm @ Parish, 214 East 6th St.

Thursday, March 15, 2012
7:30pm @ Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 400 Nueces St.
1am @ PureVolume House, 504 Trinity Street (technically Friday early morning)

Friday, March 16, 2012
12:25pm @ Radio Day Stage – Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez
3:50pm @ Roky Erikson Ice Cream Social, Threadgills, 301 West Riverside
11pm @ Red 7 Patio, 611 E 7th St (Sub Pop Showcase)

White Dress - "Five Feet of Road" @ Beauty Ballroom 02.22.12

Here's some footage of White Dress from their show at the new Beauty Ballroom a couple weeks ago. As always, they rocked. And thankfully I've been named an official groupie by the band. They're my favs!