» SXSW 2009 http://ryspace.com/blog Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:33:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 The Grates offer US free Burn Bridges EP http://ryspace.com/blog/2009/03/13/the-grates-offer-us-free-burn-bridges-ep/ http://ryspace.com/blog/2009/03/13/the-grates-offer-us-free-burn-bridges-ep/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:17:54 +0000 Ryan Hansen http://ryspace.com/blog/2009/03/13/the-grates-offer-us-free-burn-bridges-ep/ My favorite (favourite?) band from Australia is finally headed back to the states for SXSW and a few other shows in New York and LA. The Grates are often mentioned in the same breath as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs because of singer Patience’s energy and delivery. I supposed I’ve just perpetuated that comparison, but dare I say that The Grates are even more fun? Yes, I dare. Their enthusiasm is completely infectious – on their records but especially on stage. They could make Robert Smith grin from ear to ear.

But don’t take my word for it. Click here —-> clickity-click to download the three song Burn Bridges EP (I’d call it a “single”, but then again it does have more than one song…)

The Grates

The Grates are still the only band I have ever interviewed. I’ve also just obtained a fabulous Woody Allen brooch from sniffle corp a.k.a. John from The Grates. You just have to see it to understand the awesomeness.

If you’re in New York and you aren’t going to SXSW I think the next best thing would be this upcoming show at the Bell House:

Thursday 3/26: 6pm / $12 / comes with BBQ and more
THE AUSSIE BBQ: AUSTRALIAN MUSIC SHOWCASE
THE DRONES / THE FUMES / YOUTH GROUP / THE GRATES / THE RESIGNATORS / THE RED RIDERS / THE BOAT PEOPLE / INFUSION / HELL CITY GLAMOURS.
Free Baron’s Beer!!

BBQ? Free Beer? Nine bands on one bill? Sounds like Austin loves The Grates so much it’s going to hide in their luggage when they leave for New York. They also play Mercury Lounge on the 23rd and Pianos on the 25th.

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