From SXSW: Velvet Caravan’s music is indeed strongly rooted the gypsy jazz of guitarist Django Reinhardt and his Hot Club de France. In abundance during their live shows, and in full display on their new album Acoustic in Nature, are…
The Savannah Stopover Music Festival began in 2011 after founder Kayne-not-Kanye Lanahan realized that dozens of bands were routing down I-95 each March before hanging a right on I-10 and heading to Austin for SXSW. hissing lawns has been around…
From our friends in Velvet Caravan: Post by Velvet Caravan. The Austin Chronicle says, in part: The quintet’s varied lineage contributes to its eclectic sound, as the group weaves thick threads of Latin and gypsy music into acoustic swing jazz.…
Today’s 2015 SXSW Music Festival Artist Announcement – Round Three included bands from Savannah: The Casket Girls and Triathalon. Those bands will join Velvet Caravan, which had previously been announced, in Austin’s sprawling festival. For a city known for metal…
Just a few days into their Graveface Roadshow tour, Savannah’s The Casket Girls posted unsettling news on their Facebook page yesterday: “No one is injured but our tour vehicle was totaled this morning. We’re playing Mercury Lounge tonight once we…