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ACL Fest: Meet the Bands - Guy Forsyth
- Soundcheck: Listen to Guy Forsyth
Austin Music Source: How would you generally describe your music?
Guy Forsyth: Part storytelling, part late night voodoo drum sex ritual.
How do you plan to cope with Austin summer heat, will it cramp your onstage style?
God no, I sweat buckets on stage playing in Norway.
Math problems make me sweat. For a short festival set I am not worried about it at all but to enjoy being in the throng on the field my buddy Sifu Pickens has it figured out. Bring a soft-sided six pack size cooler filled with just ice and about six dish towels. Soak the towels in the ice and put one on your shoulder and one under your hat (you are wearing a hat, aren’t you?) and when they get warm, change them out with a new set of towels from your bag.
What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
Dylan, White Stripes, The Decemberists. The Coolest Band I Never Heard.
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
Carolina Chocolate Drops, “Got a Ramblin’ Mind.”
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
Patton Oswald
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
Family
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
I am still hung up on Jessica Rabbit.
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
“16 Shells From A Thirty-Ought-Six”
What’s the one thing everyone should do before leaving Austin?
Hear some music by someone they have never heard of.
Guy Forsyth is scheduled to play on the BMI stage from 6:40 to 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16.
Web site: guyforsyth.com/
(photo by Kelly West AMERICAN-STATESMAN)
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