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Hammer No More the Fingers: SXSW 2010

Fresh from their first tour of the UK, Hammer No More the Fingers bassist Duncan Webster talked to Spinner about the group's trip to SXSW, which is also the band's first visit to Texas. How did the band form? We were all friends since we were kids and just started playing way back before high school. How did the band get the name? My ...

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Gringo Star Interview: SXSW 2010

It's no doubt that Gringo Star have had a busy year, opening for ... And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead and The Black Lips, having a documentary filmed about them and still maintaining their grass roots approach to touring across the US when ever they can. We were able to sit down with Nicholas Furgiuele and discuss their past, their ...

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Greg Laswell Interview: SXSW 2010

Spinner got to speak with Greg Laswell as he was in the middle of a mini radio tour that will take him right up to SXSW. He was preparing for his performance that night in Portland, Maine. His Austin showcase will be at the Parish on Thursday March 18. Have you been to SXSW before? What's your favorite part about Austin? Yes, this will be my ...

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Imagine Dragons Interview: SXSW 2010

Armed only with an EP, Imagine Dragons have gathered an army of fans and followers in less than a year after relocating from Utah to Las Vegas last summer in 2009. Fronted by the enigmatic lead singer Dan Reynolds, with Wayne Sermon on guitar, bassist Ben McKee, keyboardist Brittany Tolman and drummer Andrew Tolman, the band's live shows have ...

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The Soldier Thread Interview: SXSW 2010

The Soldier Thread have just finished their second album, performing the songs live to their fans at the famous Stubb's BBQ in Austin, Texas. Recently, the band was voted to win "Best Record" by fans in the Austin fan-based awards show, the Roaries. Spinner was able to sit with the Soldier Thread the day after the ceremony to talk about their ...

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