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Dan Dyer Interview: SXSW 2010

Dan Dyer picked up a guitar at 18 and hasn't stopped writing and playing soulful music since. Starting out with Breedlove, Dyer went solo and was produced by Lenny Kravitz. Prolific, at times commercial and always soulful, Dan Dyer will perform at SXSW again this year. "I know all the shortcuts around Austin," he says. People who don't know their ...

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DJ Sun Interview: SXSW 2010

DJ Sun, a.k.a. Andre Sam-Sin, has his finger on the social pulse of indie and alternative music, earning him a reputation as a DJ's DJ. Spinner caught up with the music man before he heads off to SXSW. How did you get started as a DJ? I started as a DJ as a sort of fluke. Making a mix of music on cassette tapes for friends in 1993, I was ...

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Look Mexico Interview: SXSW 2010

Spinner caught up with Look Mexico lead singer Matt Agrella, as the group makes its way back to home base Austin in time for SXSW. The recent release of the band's sophomore album 'To Bed To Battle' is keeping them in the refitted, green fuel-powered, full-of-good-vibes van they often call home. "We've got everything in here," says Agrella. ...

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Creed Bratton Interview: SXSW 2010

Creed Bratton, born William Charles Schneider, was a founding member of the iconic 1960s folk rock group the Grass Roots. Charming, funny and smart, Bratton has just released the new album 'Bounce Back.' Spinner caught up with the musician-actor before SXSW 2010 to talk about the album, his role on the American adaptation of TV series 'The Office' ...

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Carney Interview: SXSW 2010

Carney, the group comprised of brothers Reeve and Zane Carney, and friends John Epcar and Aiden Moore, aren't wanting for momentum, with the release of a new album, 'Mr. Green Vol. 1,' and a new lead role slated for Reeve Carney as Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark' (expected opening October 2010). Spinner caught up with Reeve ahead of ...

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Citizen Cope Interview: SXSW 2010

Citizen Cope (Clarence Greenwood) is an urban poet and singer-songwriter whose music embraces and transcends daily life in this modern world. Influenced by many musical greats as well as music of the moment, Citizen Cope is someone to enjoy and savor. 'The Rainwater LP' will grab you and not let go. Get to know Citizen Cope at SXSW 2010 in Austin, ...

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Roman Candle Interview: SXSW 2010

Spinner caught up with Roman Candle when they were recently on the road. The combination of Skip Matheny, wife Timshel and brother Logan, Roman Candle reflects the spiritual beauty of poet Rainer Maria Rilke (Songs of Orpheus) in album 'Oh Tall Tree in the Ear.' With a new release from Largo Records in France and more tour plans, songwriter Matheny ...

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