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Thursday, August 23, 2007
ACL announces Winehouse replacement
The Cold War Kids have replaced Amy Winehouse at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, ACL fest reps said Thursday. Winehouse has canceled her North American autumn tour as a result of her ongoing health problems. The band will play Sept. 15 at 3:30 pm on the AT&T blue room stage, and Andrew Bird will fill Winehouse’s spot at 5:30 pm on the AT&T blue room stage.
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ACL Fest: Meet the Bands - Adam Hood
Austin Music Source: How would you describe your music?
Adam Hood: I don’t like to pigeonhole my music. I really consider myself a songwriter more than anything. That said, I don’t place any parameters around my music so it ends up combining lots of different styles and sounds. One writer described my music as “early Bob Dylan with dashes of the Band and Al Green”— now that’s pretty cool!
How do you plan to cope with Austin summer heat? Will it cramp your onstage style?
I have been touring throughout the South nonstop for five years — if it’s not unbearably hot and humid, I don’t feel at home. It adds a bit of the “swamp funk” to every performance!
What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
There are so many great artists playing. Among the ones I’m most looking forward to are Bob Dylan, Wilco, Joss Stone, Steve Earle, and Lucinda Williams.
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
I just bought two new CDs: Delbert McClinton’s “Nothing Personal” and Terry Allen’s “Lubbock (On Everything).”
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
Satellite radio. We do a lot of traveling and satellite radio keeps us rolling!
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
The thing I love most about Texas music is the fact that there are no boundaries. Texas is a true melting pot, and it’s reflected in the music. All styles come together — blues, country, rock, Latin, Cajun — and meld seamlessly into one big musical stew. And, man, that’s pretty tasty stuff!
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
To tell you the truth, Hollywood doesn’t really fascinate me.
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
I have been doing a lot of touring with Leon Russell. His song “Stranger In A Strange Land” is just beautiful. But it’s a piano song in a weird key for guitar, so I figured I’m better off leaving it to Leon!
What’s the one thing everyone should do before leaving Austin?
Eat at Threadgill’s.
Adam Hood plays on the BMI stage on Friday, Sept. 14 from 12:40 to 1:20 p.m.
Web site: myspace.com/adamhood
(photo by Katherine Slingluff)
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ACL Fest: Meet the Bands - Brandon Rhyder
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Austin Music Source: Generally, how would you describe your music?
Brandon Rhyder: Country music.
How do you plan to cope with Austin summer heat? Will it cramp your onstage style?
“Cope” is the right word in Texas, but we’re used to it. Playing shows outdoors seems to be all we do during the festival season. Bring it on.
What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
Dylan, Kelly Willis, and REK
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
I downloaded Keith Urban’s new CD online at full cost with liner notes. $8.99
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
Cell phone. the lifeline to the business and personal world.
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
A scene that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the U.S.A. It’s a wonderful place to hone your craft and create art.
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
I love Allison Krauss
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
“Trouble” by Elvis.
What’s the one thing everyone should do before leaving Austin?
Check out downtown.
Brandon Rhyder plays on the Brandon Rhyder BMI stage from 12:40 to 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16.
Web site: myspace.com/brandonrhyder
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