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4/18/2012
Supported by several talented up-and-coming bands, Austin four-piece Oh No Oh My headlined the most recent 101X Homegrown Live. In the midst of recording a new album, the band gave guests a glimpse at a few new songs, along with some old favorites from last year’s People Problems. As a special surprise, Oh No Oh My invited Steve Selvidge of The Hold Steady on stage to provide some blistering guitar support before he led the band into a killer, show-closing rendition of “Purple Rain.”
Oh No Oh My wasn’t the only band doing great things Saturday night. Houstonians The Tontons got things started, with lead singer Asli Omar captivating the audience with her powerful, silky smooth voice and flirtatious dance moves. The Tontons’ charisma filled the intimate club, and before long, any patrons who had been lingering outside filed, transfixed, toward the stage.
After a quick prayer, BOY (composed of four young men) hit the stage, expertly coiffed and stylishly dressed. The pretty-boy looks were misleading, as BOY proceeded to belt out several jams that could easily be ruined by Chris Cornell. Despite some thunderous drumbeats and some fuzzy guitars, it would be a disservice to call their performance grungey. ...
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3/6/2012
Austin's own Shearwater headlined the latest installment of 101X's Homegrown Live series, heralded as a CD release for their highly-acclaimed newest album Animal Joy, the band's first since signing with Sub Pop. Headed by former Okkervil River member Johnathan Meiburg, Shearwater captivated the audience with their late-night set, which included the piano-driven "You As You Were," "Rooks," "Breaking the Yearlings," and even a cover of R.E.M's "These Days" which closed out their encore.
The sonically delightful Dana Falconberry kicked off the night's events with her blend of alternative folk that's reminiscent of Jenny Owen Youngs. Her set was littered with quirky instruments, including melodica, banjo, and accordion. The three dudes from Marmalakes were the second act, oozing enthusiasm that kept the sleepy Sunday night crowd alert. Drummer Josh Halpern, a force to be reckoned with, was hair-thrashing passion at its finest, often times appearing as a doppleganger to The Muppets' Animal.
While it's always hard to get a crowd going on a Sunday night, these three acts were as good as it gets, presenting an eclectic and diversely talented Homegrown evening at Antone's.
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