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ACL Fest: Meet the Bands - John Ralston
Austin Music Source: What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
John Ralston: Cold War Kids, Bjork, LCD Soundsystem, Wilco, Arcade Fire. Yo La Tengo. Peter, Bjorn and John. I saw them at SXSW and they were wonderful.
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
Neil Young, “Live at Massey Hall.” It also is wonderful.
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
We have a collection of motel room keys that line the ceiling of the van like so many omens.
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
TOWNES VAN ZANDT, of course.
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
Not really. But my wife is bored and so she is watching me type this interview.
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
“Love Will Tear Us Apart.”
What’s the one thing you want to make sure to do before leaving Austin?
I still haven’t seen those bats.
John Ralston is scheduled to play on the BMI stage from 4:40 to 5:20 p.m. on Friday, September 14.
Web site: myspace.com/johnralston
(Photo courtesy of myspace.com/johnralston.)
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