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ACL Fest: Meet the Bands - The National
Austin Music Source: How would you generally describe your music?
Lead singer Matt Berninger of The National: Sounds like a well-dressed ape holding a margarita.
How do you plan to cope with Austin summer heat? Will it cramp your onstage style?
As luck would have it, uncomfortable and sweaty is our style, so we’re good.
What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
Yo La Tengo and Dylan.
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
The Broken West - “I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On.” Well worth it.
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
Nicorette and my toothbrush.
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
Eric Bachman is the first thing that comes to mind, but I don’t think Eric lives there. Then I think of Spoon, then Pavement because they have a song called “Texas Never Whispers.”
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
Allison Janney
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
Yaz - “Only You”
What’s the one thing you want to make sure to do before leaving Austin?
Buy some shoes.
The National is scheduled to perform in the AT&T Blue Room from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16.
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