Robert Fisher is an unlikely front-man when you finally see Willard Grant Conspiracy live. The man is of considerable stature - he sat in a...
Articles By Susan Krepart
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Willard Grant Conspiracy Published May 08, 2007 -
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Trachtenberg Family Slideshow Players Published May 08, 2007This year marked 12-year-old drummer Rachel Trachtenberg's fifth SXSW showcase playing in her family's band - no small feat when you do the...
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The Wailin' Jennys Published May 08, 2007The smallish venue proved a perfect size for the Jennys' brand of intimate harmony-driven folk. The room was jam packed, and though much of...
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The Diamond Smugglers Published May 08, 2007While most people rip SXSW off like a band-aid and leave by Sunday afternoon, there are the die-hards who need one more Emo's filled night b...
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The Duhks Published May 08, 2007While Winnipeg outfit the Duhks already penned their deal with reputable American roots label Sugar Hill, they sealed it at their sophomore...
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French Kicks Published May 08, 2007Perhaps it was the bad sound that prevented the plucky melodies that drive the French Kicks' boppy rock from reaching the back of the room....
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Mark Mallman Published May 08, 2007The promise of free beer can lead even the most discerning of SXSWers to showcases unplanned. Though the (free) beer didn't pan out, the hap...
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Mood Ruff Published May 08, 2007The night after this Winnipeg hip-hop trio played to a rapt audience at the Manitoba/NXNE BBQ, they played to a less packed house as part of...
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Shirting Responsibility FASHION Published Apr 01, 2005The slogan "I donated to charity, and all I got was this lousy tax receipt” never really took off. Now those whiners can get the T-shirt ins...
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Cherish Finn Taylor Published Dec 01, 2002The majority of Cherish deals with socially awkward Zoe Adler's (Robin Tunney) attempt to break free, both literally and figuratively. Mostl...