Quick post tonight on The Duke Spirit to wrap up the 2008 SXSW Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner shows that I managed to capture (see previous posts on She & Him and Dave Monks of Tokyo Police Club)

I really enjoyed the Free Yr Radio shows - they were perfect morsel-sized mini shows - all running about 20 minutes, and smack in the middle of about a dozen other venues hosting shows. Just made it super easy to dart in check out a band - and then scuttle off to the next show at some nearby venue.

The Duke Spirit was the first band I got to see there - a British rock band who reminded me a bit of the Pixies - just that kind of sensibility and sound. Listen to the full set including the interviews over at the Current and check out a couple of the tracks below.

Live MP3 MP3s:
Dog Roses
This Ship Was Built to Last

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Got a chance to see several cool little shows at the SXSW Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner this year, including She & Him and Dave Monks of Tokyo Police Club playing a spur of the moment (and unexplained) acoustic gig.

Seeing Dave acoustic was a clear contrast to the almost dancey vibe of the full band Tokyo Police Club experience. Though the songs stood strong as acoustic tunes, it was interesting to note how much of texture the band brings to the songs, and at times I found myself singing along with the missing guitar parts.

All in all though that's what I love about SXSW, you never know what you're going to get, but it's going to be special. Check out my favorite track from the session, Tessellate, below.

The good people at the Current were also hanging out broadcasting the whole thing. So if you want more you can listen to the whole show over their site here.

If you'd like some more acoustic Tokyo Police Club check out their recent AOL Spinners session here.

Now as much as I enjoyed the acoustic session, I'm looking forward to seeing the full band opening for Weezer later this month, in support of their new record, Elephant Shell. Check out tracks at their MySpace.

Live MP3 MP3s:
Tessellate

Tour Dates:
Tue-Oct-07, Salt Lake City, UT, E Center
Thu-Oct-09, Portland OR, Memorial Coliseum
Fri-Oct-10, Vancouver, BC, GM Place
Sat-Oct-11, Seattle, WA, Key Arena
Mon-Oct-13, San Jose, CA, Events Center
Tue-Oct-14, Los Angeles, CA, The Forum
Fri-Oct-17, San Diego, CA, Cox Arena
Sat-Oct-18, Phoenix, AZ, Arizona State Fair
Mon-Oct-20, Austin, TX, Frank Erwin Center
Tue-Oct-21, Dallas, TX, Nokia Theater
Thu-Oct-23, Houston, TX, Reliant Arena
Sat-Oct-25, Atlanta, GA, Gwinnett Arena

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