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This was my first year at South by Southwest. It was absolutely amazing. "Hipster Mardis Gras" was how I picture heaven to be: the beer flowed like water, there were at least 5 good bands playing at any given time, and the weather was perfect. I tended to avoid anything where there was a big line, so it was lucky that I happened to get myself on the list for South by Stereogum, the blog's private party. It was air conditioned, not at all crowded, and drink tickets abounded.
The opening bands were fair to great. Thunderbirds Are Now! were one of the most energetic bands I saw all week, the Rapture were okay (better on the album). But then Ted Leo played. I am a Ted Leo fan. A big one. I'd seen him live once before and, even though this was a short set, I'd say it was even better than the full shown I'd seen, plus my Polaroid and I got to be pressed right up against the stage. Swoon.
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists' blend of punk-influenced rock and catchy melodic pop make their sound completely irresistible and enjoyable to everyone I've had listen to them. Enjoy the music and the snapshots.
Ted Leo/Pharmacists - Timorous Me (from Tyranny of Distance)
Ted Leo/Pharmacists - High Party (from Hearts of Oak)
Ted Leo/Pharmacists - Me and Mia (from Shake the Streets; my favorite TL/RX song)
Ted Leo/Pharmacists - Army Bound (new song)
Chisel - Red Haired Mary (from 8 AM All Day; Chisel is Ted Leo's old band from DC)
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