SXSW'08: Tuesday

I arrived Tuesday night, and that night saw the "This Is American Music Revue" featuring The Drams, Grand Champeen, Glossary and Two Cow Garage, all four of whom are somewhat unfairly labeled as alt-countryacts in some circles. Denton, Texas' The Drams are more of a power popband, featuring three former members of Slobberbone (funny, their site is still up even though they broke up 3+ years ago), including BrentBest as the lead singer and creative force of the band. Austin's GrandChampeen are the spawn of the Replacements and the Magnolias;Tennessee's Glossary are a roots rock powerhouse with dual male-femalelead vocals, and Columbus, Ohio's Two Cow Garage are a power trio that likes to play loud. These bands did a Midwestern tour together in2007, and shared the stage with each other on their own songs and a host of covers as they sought to represent the true, authentic nature of American rock 'n' roll that they love. They recreated that vibe nicely on this night. Check out the finale "American Girl" from one of their earlier shows on YouTube.