Interview and performance footage of The Band of Heathens.

BAND OF HEATHENS, self-titled (self)
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A SXSW favorite for the past two years, Band of Heathens release their own brand of Lonestar State countrified rock and soul. Formed as a result of a regular shared billing at Austin’s Momo’s, the three original songwriters (Colin Brooks, Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist) banded together in 2006 to form this soon to be legendary act. Drummer John Chipman joined in early 2007 to solidify the grouping. For the Twangville proud, the self-titled recording has been eagerly anticipated. File under: Rock / Americana / Soul

Noteworthy

• ABIGAIL WASHBURN & THE SPARROW QUARTET, The Sparrow Quartet (Nettwerk)
  Official Site | MySpace
  Joined by Bela Fleck and Casey Driessen on follow up album to 2005′s critically acclaimed ‘Song of the Traveling Daughter”.
• DANIELIA COTTON, Rare Child (Adrenaline)
  Official Site | MySpace | Stream | MP3**

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  A Twangville favorite new soulstress with a powerful punch in the key of Tina Turner or Joe Cocker.

• EXPLORERS CLUB, Freedom Wind
  Virb | MySpace | Stream | MP3***

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  Hands down the best Beach Boys and Byrds era throwback band out there. Escapism at its best.

• I SEE HAWKS IN LA, Hallowed Ground (Big Book)
  Official Site | MySpace | Stream
  Twanged up three-part harmonies complimented by steel pedal and psychodelic guitar. Another one of southern California’s under the radar gems.
• MASON JENNINGS, In The Ever (Brushfire)
  Official Site | MySpace | Stream
  Another great addition to the Brushfire Records artist list, this is Jenning’s 6th full length album. He’s been touring with Brett Dennen and Missy Higgins rounding out a spectacular bill.

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See our Release Calendar for more new releases like these.

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Bonus Material

Noteworthy articles from Twangville and our friendly neighbors:

• Win Big: 800 CDs and Counting… [Twangville]
• The Wailin’ Jennys: The Un-Bar Band [Twangville]
• Mayer’s Playlist for March/April, A Video Companion [Twangville]
• Mayer’s Playlist for March/April, Part 2 [Twangville]
• It Burns When I Pee Episode #0015 “Get Hip To The Lip” [IBWIP]
• Drive-By Truckers @ 9:30 Club [Hickory Wind]

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* Source: SXSW.com
** Source: SXSW.com
*** Source: SXSW.com

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About the author:  Washington, D.C. area web designer by day. Certifiable music freak by night. Husband and father of two by the loving grace of God.

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by Tom Osborne in Americana, Downloads, Rock, Soul, Streams, Videos