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Steve McLean

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Steve McLean is a veteran music magazine/website editor, freelance writer and the author of the book Hot Canadian Bands.

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Alejandro Escovedo SXSW: Annual Concert Attracts Members of R.E.M. + More
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Alejandro Escovedo SXSW: Annual Concert Attracts Members of R.E.M. + More

Steve McLean for AOL Singer, songwriter and guitarist Alejandro Escovedo -- a former member of the Nuns and Rank and File who's since made more than a dozen solo albums -- has been hosting events at Austin's intimate Continental Club on the final Sunday night of SXSW for what he said are more years than he can remember. But this one was no ...

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The Cult, SXSW: Ian Astbury Looks Past Festival to Political Concerns

Herfitz PR The Cult has played SXSW before, but lead singer Ian Astbury can't remember when and says he has more important things on his mind. "I'm becoming less and less interested with narrow concerns," says Astbury, who will front the Cult when they headline the free outdoor show at Austin's Auditorium Shores this evening (March 17). ...

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Waco Brothers SXSW 2012: Band Brags About Being a 'Tequila Train Wreck' Live

Bloodshot Records Waco Brothers have performed at every SXSW except one since 1996, and the Chicago group's raucous, tequila-fuelled performances have become must-see annual events for many fans. But there's a new wrinkle to some of the Wacos' SXSW appearances this year, since the alt-country-rock band are performing songs from their ...

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Nardwuar SXSW 2012: Kooky Canadian Icon Takes on Austin With Andrew W.K.

Rebecca Blissett Nardwuar the Human Serviette is attending his sixth South by Southwest. He's busier than ever with four performances by his band the Evaporators and nine interviews in his role as one of the most unique music journalists around. He emphasizes his interest in talking to the folks who are responsible for the YouTube ...

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SXSW 2012: Temper Trap, Kaiser Chiefs, Girls & More Invade Spinner Showcase

Lance Rosenfield for AOL Spinner isn't just covering shows at the South by Southwest Music Festival, we're presenting them as well, with Milo Greene, Dry the River, Girls, Kaiser Chiefs and the Temper Trap rocking SXSW Thursday night at Stubb's, one of the biggest clubs in Austin. After impressive opening sets from Milo and Dry the River, ...

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Bruce Springsteen SXSW Keynote: The Boss Delivers Speech in Austin

Getty Images for SXSW The name Bruce has been thrown around Austin over the past few days as often as in that 1974 Monty Python Live at Drury Lane sketch, as both hardcore and casual fans caught the buzz of The Boss coming to SXSW for a keynote address and performance on Thursday. Springsteen jumped the gun with a surprise Wednesday night ...

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Ben Folds Boarded A Cappella Bandwagon Before Joining 'The Sing-Off' Reality Show

Epic Ben Folds concerts have frequently involved the North Carolina musician splitting the crowd into various sections and asking them to sing along to his tunes. In the past couple of years, though, he's taken a much larger interest in the voices of strangers, immersing himself in the world of a cappella. "A cappella is wonderful because it's ...

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