San Antonio band and HearYa Live Session alumni, Hacienda, are set to release their sophomore album entitled Big Red and Barbacoa via Alive Records. The album was produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach and is scheduled for an April 6th release date. You can hear their first single “I Keep Waiting” here, now. If you like sunny harmonies (like The Beach Boys), this should suit you just fine.
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.
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.
We’re knee deep into the top 25 albums of 2008 and this batch features two bands from Alive Records – Left Lane Cruiser and Hacienda. The Rural Alberta Advantage was arguably our biggest surprise of the year, building buzz with nothing more than their music – no label, no publicist. The Morning Benders and Sam Champion were both in our live session studio, so make sure to check out those tracks if you have a few extra seconds.
21. The Morning Benders – Talking Through Tin Cans (our review)
The Bay Area quartet have hints of The Beatles, a dash of Pet Sounds sound, and a little Zombies tossed in for good measure. Thankfully they don’t come off as cheap imitators and instead put forth an excellent effort. A good shot of melodic California pop.
A step down from The Stage Names, but that was to be expected. You’ll find a few gems – just not the transcendent album that its predecessor was. Okkervil’s b-sides are still good enough to land in the top 25.
Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys produced this album and is preparing his solo tour with Hacienda as his backing band. Dr. Dog performs backing vocals on the album. It’s safe to say that they have the seal of approval from some of music’s finest.
29. Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson – Self Titled (our review)
MBAR was homeless and strung out on drugs before cleaning up and focusing on music. The result is folk album with his signature lazy, organic vocal delivery.
Best appreciated in a live setting, Black Mountain perform amazingly good psychedelic rock songs that either punch you in the face or get you in a slow groove.
As if finding out that Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys will be touring next year with Hacienda as his backup band wasn’t good enough, apparently their opening act is also pretty kick ass as well. I’d never heard of Those Darlins until seeing the announcement that they would be touring with Auerbach in support of his solo effort.
Seeing as how we’re more or less gay for anything Dan Auerbach does, I clicked on Those Darlins MySpace page and was immediately taken with their unique perspective on country music. Their sound channels the traditional country sound you’d expect to hear at The Grand Ole Opry, but as dig you into the lyrics you’ll feel a punk attitude to go along with it.
Here’s an early taste of a band that’s going to be making some noise in ‘09.
You may remember our review of Hacienda’s debut album Loud Is The Night during Dan Auerbach week. Well, I was greeted by an email today from Alive Records letting us know that they just released their first video for “She’s Got a Hold On Me.” There’s a diverse collection of facial hair.
Alive Records will release the forthcoming album debut from San Antonio, Texas’ rockers Hacienda titled Loud is the Night on September 16. The band’s first full-length was produced and recorded by Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) at his Akron Analog studio over the course of two weekends and features a little help from special guest and tourmate Dr. Dog.
Hit up MySpace for more sounds and tourdates supporting Dr. Dog.
