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Dan Auerbach, backed by our friends Hacienda, just released a new video for “Heartbroken, In Disrepair” off of his amazing solo album Keep It Hid. Reader, Oddbodkins, commented on our last post about the lack of beards. I think this video just got us back to quota.
Thanks to Dodge at MOKB for the tip. We can’t resist posting anything about Dan Auerbach.
Video: Dan Auerbach – Heartbroken, In Disrepair
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Hacienda, the foursome from San Antonio, recently rolled into the studio sporting some serious Auerbachs. For those wondering, an Auerbach is a long bushy beard similar to the one worn by Black Keys lead singer, Dan Auerbach (patent pending). Hacienda’s 2008 release, Loud Is The Night (produced by Auerbach) has been a staple in my rotation since its release and I was anxious to hear the songs performed in a live setting.
The boys had family in town for their show later that night andthese pictures were graciously provided by Dante’s mom, Olinda. Hacienda worked through five tunes as a nice warm-up for their show at the Metro and, let me tell you, that show was unreal. With their family in attendance, Hacienda brought their 60′s garage rock style with 3 and 4 piece harmonies to a sold out Metro crowd. After their set, there was no rest because they were right back on stage backing Auerbach for a scintillating 90 minute set. Having seen them a couple of weeks later at SxSW, I am confident that this is only the beginning for Hacienda.
Exclusive: Hacienda – Shake Ya
Exclusive: Hacienda – Little Girl
Exclusive: Hacienda – Hear Me Crying
Download: The Hacienda Live Session as a zip file.
Video: Hacienda – Little Girl (Live at Shirk Music + Sound)
Hacienda – Little Girl – HearYa Live Session from HearYa.com on Vimeo.
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What can I say about Dan Auerbach that isn’t already documented in the restraining order? After putting out one of the best albums of 2008 with Black Keys’ Danger Mouse-produced Attack and Release, Dan decided against taking a break and opted to put out a stellar solo album called Keep It Hid.
While Danger Mouse helped out on the Keys’ last album, Dan is a do-it-yourselfer by heart. He recorded two years of material that became Keep It Hid in his home studio in Akron, OH with mostly analog equipment. Although Auerbach played drums and percussion, sang harmonies, and even played glockenspiel, he also enlisted the help of some family and friends. His dad wrote “Whispered Words,” his uncle, James Quine (the guy that taught him to sing and play guitar), plays guitar and sings on “Trouble Weighs a Ton” while Jessica Lea Mayfield lends her vocals on “When The Night Comes.”
If you’re a fan of The Black Keys, you’ll be more than satisfied with Keep It Hid.‚ Along with Dan’s signature guitar riffs and big vocals are frayed edges and impurities that give the album character. It carries softer, more fragile elements like on “Trouble Weighs a Ton,” “When The Night Comes” and the album’s closer “Goin’ Home.” These down-tempo tracks are a bit unexpected, but it’s a refreshing change of pace from Auerbach – especially the album’s opener “Trouble Weighs A Ton.” As you’ll hear in the video below, the tone of his voice and the melancholy lyrics take centerstage. I’m now wondering what a solo acoustic show might be like…
But you didn’t come here for the softer side of the Keys, did ya?‚ “Heartbroken, In Disrepair,” “Mean Monsoon,” “The Prowl” and “My Last Mistake” bring the signature blues-rock sound you’d expect from a Black Keys side project. Keep It Hid is out today and it’s one of the best albums of 2009 so far.
Side note: The Black Keys deserved to be on stage at the Grammys. They’re just too damn good.‚ Not as good as a Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus duet, but a close second.
Live Video: Dan Auerbach – Trouble Weighs a Ton
Here are Dan Auerbach’s solo tour dates:
Feb 28 – 9:30 Club – Washington DC, Washington DC
Mar 1 – Paradise Club – Boston, Massachusetts
Mar 2 – Music Hall of Williamsburg – Brooklyn, New York
Mar 3 – Bowery Ballroom – New York, New York
Mar 5 – Beachland Ballroom‚ ‚ ‚ ‚ – Cleveland, Ohio
Mar 6 – Metro – Chicago, Illinois
Mar 7 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mar 10 – The Showbox – Seattle, Washington
Mar 11 – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, Oregon
Mar 13 – Bimbo’s – San Francisco, California
Mar 14 – El Rey Theatre – Los Angeles, California
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Dan Auerbach’s solo debut Keep It Hid is coming out February 10th and Nonesuch Records is streaming a few tracks now. I’m especially loving the acoustic “Trouble Weighs a Ton.”
I bought my tickets for Dan’s upcoming show in San Francisco and it could get weird. My man-crush has progressed into something more. I long to touch his beard.
Dan Auerbach – Trouble Weighs a Ton
Dan Auerbach – I Want Some More
Here are the tour dates:
February 28 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
March 1 – Boston, MA @ Paradise
March 2 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
March 3 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
March 5 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
March 6 – Chicago, IL @ Metro
March 7 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
March 10 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
March 11 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
March 13 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s
March 14 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
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