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Austin at SXSW: Texas Tornados
March will be a busy month for Tex-Mex group the Texas Tornados, formed in 1990 by Doug Sahm, Freddie Fender, Augie Meyers and Flaco Jimenez. “Esta Bueno,” their first album in more than a decade, will be released in conjunction with an in-store performance at Waterloo Records on March 2. Shawn Sahm, son of the late, great Doug, has produced the record and steps in to fill his dad’s role. During SXSW, their official showcase is at 10 p.m. Friday, March 19 at Kenny Dorham’s Backyard. We caught up with Texas Tornado Shawn Sahm via e-mail, to see what his plans and recommendations are for SXSW 2010.
Describe your sound. Our sound is a mixture of music mostly reflecting our Texas roots - Tex-Mex, rock, country and polkas.
What can SXSW attendees expect at your showcase? A high energy Tex-Mex rock ‘n’ roll show, plus all the old classic hits you want to hear from the Texas Tornados. It’s all about having a good time at a Tornados show.
What other acts are you excited to check out? There are so many great bands to see! Things tend to get a little nuts during SXSW, so I’m sure I won’t see as many as I’d like to!
Are you planning to go to any panels? Not this year, but I’ve been fortunate enough to be on a few in the past honoring our pop, Doug Sahm. I recommend them - they are fun, informative, etc.! Check out the SXSW listings for panels.
What are some Austin must-do or must-sees for out-of-towners? There is so much here to check out! Things like Zilker Park and Doug Sahm Hill, of course! We have a great marker being placed there in his honor and hope to have it done by Nov 6, 2010, which is Dad’s b-day. You can go to Barton Springs, if the weather’s nice enough. I could go on and on. Depends on what you’re looking for. The cool thing about Austin is that there is something for whatever you are into.
Where do you like to hear live music, when it’s not SXSW? Places like Antone’s, Continental Club, Threadgill’s, Saxon Pub, Stubb’s - that’s just a few off the top of my head, but again there are too many to mention!
What’s your favorite ‘only in Austin’ thing to do? Migas at Cisco’s is one for sure! I have been doing that since I was a little kid back in the Soap Creek/Armadillo days and still do!
Finish this sentence: ‘Industry folks and visiting bands, while we love having you as guests of our city, please don’t…’ …forget to support all the great local businesses, music, food, arts, etc.! Austin is a very special place. Dad liked to call it “groover’s paradise.”
Tracks courtesy of the Texas Tornados. Photo (above) by Todd V. Wolfson.
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