Tuesday, March 28, 2006

SXSW - Sunday March 19, 2006

SXSW is actually officially over on Saturday, but the unofficial end is when Alejandro Escovedo plays his show at the Continental Club of South Congress.

We got there in time for Gordie Johnson's set with his new band Grady
Grady
Grady at The Continental2
Grady at The Continental2

After 10 years with Big Sugar, he moved to Austin and formed Grady, a chance to keep it simple and keep it loud.

It's true I'm not a big Big Sugar fan, but Grady was nothing but bad noise. It was so loud I put paper in my ears.

Charlie Sexton and Nick Tremulis were next doing a couple of songs
Charlie Sexton
Charlie Sexton at the Continental
Charlie Sexton at the Continental

Finally what everyone had come for. After an introduction which made reference to Alejandro's recent illness, he took to the stage with his band which included 2 cellists and a violinist.
Alejandro Escovedo
Alejandro Escovedo at the Continental
Alejandro Escovedo at the Continental

Alejandro Escovedo at the Continental
Alejandro Escovedo at the Continental

After an amazing hour plus set he returned to the stage with a number of special guests including everyone who had played that night, plus Garland Jeffries
Alejandro Escovedo at the Continental
Alejandro Escovedo at the Continental

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