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Thursday, September 6, 2007
ACL Fest: Meet the Bands - Kaiser Chiefs
Austin Music Source: How would you generally describe your music?
Kaiser Chiefs: Popular songs performed by a British rock ‘n’ roll quintet.
How do you plan to cope with Austin summer heat? Will it cramp your onstage style?
We’ve dealt with the Texan heat a few times before. There are no tricks, just try not to die up there.
What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
I like the Rodrigo y Gabriela CD, but I’ve never seem them live. I hear it’s a really good spectacle, so I’ll try see that. We’re friends with The Little Ones too, so they’re on the list, along with Wilco and Bjork.
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
I don’t think any CDs are full price any more, are they?! But it was probably the Chemical Brothers new album, ‘We Are The Night’. I love it.
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
Daylight and a driver.
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
I guess it would have to be the blues, with a folky story-telling sort of solo singer-songwriter thing. You know what i mean, right?
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
I saw Isla Fisher in a film today. She’s nice.
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
If there was any particular song we wanted to cover, then we could just go for it. We’ve done a few this year already for various events and radio programmes. The Move - “Flowers In The Rain,” The Beatles - “Getting Better” and also Marvin Gaye - “I Heard It Through The Grapevine.”
What’s the one thing you want to make sure to do before leaving Austin?
Get a massive steak dinner with mashed potatoes and a peppercorn sauce.
Kaiser Chiefs are scheduled to play in the AT&T Blue Room from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14.
Web site: kaiserchiefs.co.uk
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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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ACL Fest: Meet the Bands - Sound Team
Austin Music Source: How would you describe your music?
Matt Oliver, vocals/keys/guitar: Wild. Too wordy for its own good. A band that plays songs, or tries to anyway.
How do you plan to cope with Austin summer heat? Will it cramp your onstage style?
I won’t wear my tux this year. I will wear my tuxedo-print T-shirt this year.
What other bands are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?
Dylan, everyone else besides whoever’s playing at the same time as us.
What’s the last CD you paid full price for?
What’s a CD?
What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your tour bus/van?
Cassettes.
When you think of Texas music, who or what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
Bob Wills. Willie Nelson at Stubb’s. Trail of Dead at Emo’s. Blind Lemon Jefferson (Texas music license plate).
Do you have a celebrity crush you’re willing to reveal?
I have a crush on Maggie Cheung.
What’s the one song you’ve always wanted to cover but never have?
“What Goes On,” VU.
What’s the one thing everyone should do before leaving Austin?
Barton Springs, but it’ll probably be closed.
Sound Team is scheduled to perform on the AMD stage from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15.
Web site: myspace.com/soundteam
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