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ACL Fest: Meet the Bands - Midlake
Austin Music Source: Generally, how would you describe your music?
Guitarist, Eric Pulido: the softer side of rock Drummer, MacKenzie Smith: Soft rock! Or rock with a light touch. Or….70s inspired rock n roll, with a folky softer side.
How do you plan to cope with Austin summer heat? Will it cramp your onstage style?
Pulido: What onstage style? Smith: Ah, it’s hard to complain about the heat when your only job is to play music. Just put some water and beer up on stage and we will be fine.
What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
Pulido: Crowded House, Bjork, Bob Dylan, Wilco and many more. Smith: I am really upset I am missing Bjork on Friday. We will be at another festival in the UK until Sat. I want to check out Bob Dylan, The White Stripes, Arcade Fire, Andrew Bird, Regina Spector, etc…lots of great bands.
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
Pulido: Rufus Wainwright, “Release The Stars.” Smith: Does iTunes count? I bought Rufus Wainwright’s new album, “Release The Stars.” Great record. I am going to go buy the new Feist album.
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
Pulido: My iPod. Smith: Bottled water. iPod. The 20 question ball toy thing. We call it the devil ball. It is way too smart.
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
Pulido: Square dancing when I was in elementary school.
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
Pulido: Bjork Smith: Evangeline Lilly from “Lost.” Rachel McAdams. Larry David. Tim and Eric from “The Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job.” (adult swim)
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
Pulido: Doobie Brothers - “What a Fool Believes.” Smith: “Big Shot” by Billy Joel.
What’s the one thing you want to make sure to do before leaving Austin?
Pulido: Go to Waterloo Records. Smith: See my girlfriend.
Midlake is scheduled to play on the Austin Ventures stage from 4 to 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16.
Web site: midlake.net
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