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I suppose you could call it indie with a twist of the old west, with folk and jazz thrown in (hope that doesn't sound too arsey). The 2 main guys were in Giant Sand at one point, have colaborated with Iron & Wire and Lambchop previously. Most of their albums are worth a listen. "Hot Rail" was where I started, "Feast of Wire" is also good. "Carried to Dust" too. Named after a Californian town apparently, based in Tuscon. Cool Album covers too.
Have seen them a few times and they put on a good show, usually have a few brass players with them so you get the full mariachi treatment too.
Think I saw that they're playing The Olympia next Feb. not sure if it's any sooner but they are woth catchin live.[/quote]

Thanks for that.It sounds wacky enough to be worth giving at least one of those titles a whirl.

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What is this calexico stuff like? I think they are coming to Ireland shortly.Never heard a think by them. I think the name is kinda cool or unique sounding.

I suppose you could call it indie with a twist of the old west, with folk and jazz thrown in (hope that doesn't sound too arsey). The 2 main guys were in Giant Sand at one point, have colaborated with Iron & Wire and Lambchop previously. Most of their albums are worth a listen. "Hot Rail" was where I started, "Feast of Wire" is also good. "Carried to Dust" too. Named after a Californian town apparently, based in Tuscon. Cool Album covers too.
Have seen them a few times and they put on a good show, usually have a few brass players with them so you get the full mariachi treatment too.
Think I saw that they're playing The Olympia next Feb. not sure if it's any sooner but they are woth catchin live.

Sums them up nicely OK.

I think Algiers is a great starting point. Future classic IMHO.
Also Toolbox. Brilliant instrumentals ...

Jack White - Blunderbuss

Vinyl :-)

More vinyl....

Return of an old favourite Lp :) I'd say Fergus is grinning from ear to ear :)



'This stereo record can,cannot,must not, etc, but if in doubt ask your dealer" - Love it!