Due to the pandemic, most of the common visitors for SXSW stayed house, so the attendance for the competition was decrease than earlier than. This additionally mirrored on the Picnic, with fewer individuals. However the environment was because it all the time is at Leeann’s – pleasant, open, welcoming and together with. And social distancing, for many who needed, was not an issue. (Photograph above: Jon Langford)
The music began with Leeann who sang some welcome songs, earlier than Ben Jones entered the stage. He performed a wonderful solo set. He will get higher and higher, and shortly somebody should uncover his abilities (apart from Brian Wilson, who has used him and Andrea Magee in his band currently).
After Ben Jones, Texas String Meeting was on, with up to date bluegrass. An incredible band that I wish to hear extra of. In addition they got here again for a few songes whereas we waited for Jon Langford.
My favourite band today was Madam Radar, who got here after the Texas String Meeting. They’re a four-piece band, and I’ve seen the electrical model of the band at The Saxon Pub. With their prime quality taking part in and nice harmonizing, they managed the acoustic format completely excellent.
Jon Langford is an everyday at SXSW together with his completely different bands, The Wacos, The Jon Langford Band, typically The Mekons and normally another. His reveals with these bands are nice, punkish, and with numerous humour. This yr I noticed him on the Yard Canine occasion, that was held at AGBG, and in an acoustic model at Leeann’s Picnic.
Perhaps this format is the long run for the Barn Dance, because it doesn’t contain so heavy logistics, and must be much less bothersome for these neighbors that doesn’t like individuals having enjoyable with good music the Sunday after SXSW?
