While I was planning for SXSW this year I wanted to try and stay away from seeing bands that I had seen before and focus on brand new live experiences. Well, that thought went right out the window when I found out that Aqueduct was playing.

I saw them at SXSW last year (listen here), but I've known these guys forever. David Terry, Aqueducts lead singer, used to front a band called Epperley back in the mid 90s. I LOVED Epperley, and used to see their live shows all the time. I managed to track down an old Epperley track - Jenks. America. Check it out below - great stuff.

Coming back to Aqueduct - David's kept alot of the power-pop influences from his older bands, while incorporating fun electronic aspects, making Aqueduct a more sonically interesting experience.

With that said - this show was very guitar-heavy - I think the soundguy had turned down the keyboards, creating a very different mix than what I captured last year. Either way - great set, poppy songs and an Aqueduct that was at the top of their game. On a side note, the guys covered the Walker, Texas Ranger theme song. How cool is that? Good to know that Chuck Norris was being represented at SXSW this year.

Enjoy.

Studio MP3s:
Epperley - Jenks. America

Live MP3s:
Intro
Walker, Texas Ranger
Who Wanna Rock
Livin' A Lie
The Suggestion Box
As You Wish
Intro to...
The Way I Are
Tension
Split The Difference
Keep It Together
Growing Up With GNR
Hardcore Days & Softcore Nights

Tour Dates:
at 04/21/07 Iowa City, IA The Picador
Sun 04/22/07 Omaha, NE Sokol Auditorium
Tue 04/24/07 Denver, CO Hi-Dive
Wed 04/25/07 Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge
Thu 04/26/07 Boise, ID Neurolux
Sat 04/28/07 Seattle, WA Crocodile Cafe
Sun 04/29/07 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge

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