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Joan of Arc Interview: SXSW 2010

Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Joan of Arc has a creative guitar rock sound that is referred to as an "art-Kinsella sandwich." The band will be performing at SXSW as a power trio including lead singer Tim Kinsella, drummer Theo Katsaounis and guitarist-bassist Bobby Burg. We had the opportunity to talk to Theo Katsaounis and Bobby Burg about ...

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Texas Tornados Interview: SXSW 2010

From Austin, Texas, the legendary band the Texas Tornados have a unique musical style that honors the late Doug Sahm and Freddy Fender and reflects the very heart of Texas. The band has performed at the SXSW countless times, and they are preparing to bring their Tex-Mex flavor to the crowd once more. We had the opportunity to interview the late ...

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The Bright Light Social Hour Interview: SXSW 2010

Quartet The Bright Light Social Hour from Austin, Texas delivers funky, hard indie rock. Though the band has attended the SXSW festival many times in the past, this will be their first time performing. We sat down with band members Curtis Roush, Jack O'Brien, A.J. Vincent and Jo Mirasole to talk about their celebrity crushes, musical influences and ...

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Anton Bjorkenvall Interview: SXSW 2010

From a cold town located 30 miles from the Arctic Circle, Swedish singer, Anton Bjorkenvall, has a sound that he describes as Americana and "Kiruna." It is his third time traveling to the United States, but he will be performing at the SXSW for the first time. After settling in at his Austin hotel, Anton Bjorkenvall spoke to us about his musical ...

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Diagonals Interview: SXSW 2010

Austin-based band Diagonals will be performing at the SXSW for the third time this year. The four-piece group offers a unique style of classic garage rock and post-punk sounds. Spinner recently had the opportunity to talk with the band's lead singer and songwriter, Steve Garcia, about his influences and SXSW experiences. Describe your sound. ...

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