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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
ACL Fest: Meet the Bands - Austin’s The Steps
- SoundCheck360: Listen to The Steps
Austin Music Source: How do you generally describe your music?
The Steps: Rock ‘n’ roll.
How do you plan to cope with Austin summer heat? Will it cramp your onstage style?
No it wont, were used to it.
What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
White Stripes, Wilco, Bob Dylan, Kevin McKinney…
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
IV Thieves.
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
Pretty girls.
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
Barbeque.
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
Oprah Winfrey
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
“Love Shack” - B52’s.
What’s the one thing everyone should do before leaving Austin?
Try the bacon migas at Casa Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
The Steps play on the BMI stage from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15.
Web site: myspace.com/thesteps
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ACL Fest: Meet the Bands - Jambo
Austin Music Source: How would you describe your music?
Jambo: Fun, rootsy, funky music for the whole family. Not-just-for-kids music!
How do you plan to cope with the Austin summer heat? Will it cramp your onstage style?
We are used to playing in hot weather. Lots of water helps.
What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
Bob Dylan, Joss Stone, Lucinda Williams, Guy Forsyth
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
Alison Krauss & Union Station
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
Gas.
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
Freddie King and great Texas blues guitar slingers
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
Melinda McGraw
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
“Gone Fishin’ ” (Taj Mahal)
What’s the one thing you want to make sure to do before leaving Austin?
Pick Up a new T-Shirt at Antone’s (Mine’s all worn out)
Jambo plays on the Austin Kiddie Limits stage from 1:30 to 1:50 p.m. Sept. 14 and 12:30 to 12:50 p.m. Sept. 15.
Web site: myspace.com/jamboham
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