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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Amy Winehouse cancels September tour dates
After opting out of her August performances last week due to (ahem) “severe exhaustion,” the British songstress has now scrapped her entire North American tour. This includes her ACL Fest appearance on Saturday, Sept. 15, according to promoter Charles Attal. He said there are a few acts in line to replace Winehouse on the schedule and “we will likely have an announcement on that in the next few days.” More details here.
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ACL Fest: Meet the Bands - LCD Soundsystem
One hundred thirty bands are preparing to descend on Austin for the Austin City Limits Festival next month. We’ve put out a call to bands asking for their take on the festival, Austin and music in general. We’ll be adding new responses daily.
Austin Music Source: How do you plan to cope with Austin summer heat? Will it cramp your style onstage?
James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem: It will definitely cramp my style. I can’t wear my panda suit.
What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
All the good ones. I love the good bands. They’re so good!
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
People BUY those?
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
Espresso machine and “punishment” machine (U.S. patent pending).
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
“Rio Grande Mud.”
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
David Niven.
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
“3:44.”
What’s the one thing you want to make sure to do before leaving Austin?
Pack my bag and double-check the hotel room.
LCD Soundsystem is scheduled to play in the AT&T blue room Friday, Sept. 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Web site: lcdsoundsystem.com
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ACL Fest: Meet the Bands - Mario Matteoli
- SoundCheck360: Listen to Mario Matteoli
Austin Music Source: How would you generally describe your music?
Mario Matteoli: Country- and folk-influenced rock ‘n’ roll.
How do you plan to cope with Austin summer heat? Will it cramp your style onstage?
The heat is always a problem. It will most likely force me to hang backstage in the shade and drink free beer.
What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
Amy Winehouse, Bob Dylan, the White Stipes, Wilco.
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
The Kinks’ “Arthur.”
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
Air conditioning.
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
Doug Sahm needs a statue on Town Lake!
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
No.
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
“So Ronery” by Kim Jong Il from “Team America.”
What’s the one thing everyone should do before leaving Austin?
Go to the Continental Club.
Mario Matteoli is scheduled to perform on the BMI stage on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 12:40 to 1:20 p.m.
Web site: mariomatteoli.com
- SoundCheck360: Listen to Mario Matteoli
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Toni Price back tonight at Continental Club
It’s a command performance for the former Hippie Hour regular who recently moved to California. Details here.
Out today.
Some highlights from today’s new releases:
Brand Nubian “Time’s Running Ou” (Traffic Entertainment/Sound of Dissent)
Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughan “On the Jimmy Reed Highway” (Ruf)
Galactic “From the Corner to the Block” (Anti-/Epitaph)
Kinski “Down Below It’s Chaos” (Sub Pop)
Talib Kweli “Ear Drum” (Blacksmith/Warner)
Mekons “Natural” (Quarterstick)
M.I.A. “Kala” (Interscope)
Minus the Bear “Planet of Ice” (Suicide Squeeze)
THe New Pornographers “Challengers” (Matador)
Dax Riggs “We Sing Only of Blood or Love” (Fat Possum)
Rilo Kiley “Under the Blacklight” (Brute/Beaute/Warner)
Swizz Beatz “One Man Band” (Universal Motown)
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