Sessions Archive

The Moondoggies, Live Session #89

June 12, 2011

I first met The Moondoggies at Slims in San Francisco back in 2008. They made a trip down from their hometown of Seattle to play a few select dates in Northern California. I was a huge fan of their debut album, Don’t Be A Stranger, at the time and asked them if they had any [...]

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The Low Anthem, Live Session #88

May 2, 2011

9/11 was suddenly thrust back into our minds last night and today as we learn the details surrounding Osama Bin Laden’s death. We were collectively shaken to our core after the fall of the Twin Towers and the events of 9/11 inspired lyrics in many songs released in 2001 and the years following. Songs like [...]

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The Love Language, Live Session #87

April 14, 2011

There are only 3 certainties in this world: death, taxes, and The Love Language rocking the shit out of HearYa Live Sessions. We felt honored to have them back for a second time a few weeks ago, and just like their seminal/iconic first session, they did not disappoint (by the by, do we hate the [...]

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Strand Of Oaks, Live Session #86

March 29, 2011

It’s been great to watch Strand Of Oaks (Tim Showalter) gain in popularity over the past couple years. It’s been a very organic, word-of-mouth process, but it he’s still indie music’s best kept secret. His passion is rivaled by that of his fans and his genuineness further endears him to those that love his music. [...]

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First Aid Kit, Live Session #85

March 15, 2011

First Aid Kit are giving me goosebumps. “Ghost Town” was one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite discoveries of 2010 and hearing the live session version gave me chills all over. Their debut album, The Big Black And The Blue, turned all sorts of heads in the States and overseas. While I [...]

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The Infamous Stringdusters, Grammy Nominated, Live Session #84

February 11, 2011

The Infamous Stringdusters received their first ever Grammy nomination for their song “Magic #9″ in the Best Country Instrumental Performance category. It’s probably safe to say that this live session features the best musicians we’ve ever had in the studio. For those unfamiliar with the band, they hail from Nashville and include session musicians who [...]

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J. Roddy Walston & The Business, Live Session #83

January 17, 2011

I first caught J. Roddy Walston & The Business last year, standing in a parking lot on my last day at SxSW. It was 30 degrees in Austin that day, made colder by the Lonestar tallboy in my hand. I only mention the tallboy because it was the last thing I needed on the last [...]

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The Deep Dark Woods – Under The Covers, Live Session #82

January 4, 2011

In a conversation with The Deep Dark Woods last year (after many tall cans of beer) I mistakenly referred to their hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan as “Saskatchatoon.” It may be the only time Ive seen the band without smiles on their faces. But, like any good drinkers, they have much respect for the drunken slur [...]

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The Black Angels, Live Session #81

December 2, 2010

The Black Angels released Phosphene Dream back in September. It’s an album that finds the Austin outfit tightening things up, writing crisper songs, and putting out their finest effort to the date. We’ve neglected to review the album, but it’s one of 2010′s finest from a band we’ve grown to love more and more since [...]

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The Mynabirds, Live Session #80

November 4, 2010

For the right people, obstacles become opportunity and hardship becomes promise. After the breakup of her previous band, a duo called Georgie James, Laura Burhenn gathered her favorite music, books, and friends and began crafting the music that would become The Mynabirds. What We Lose In The Fire We Gained In The Flood was the [...]

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