Stickpony (Austin TX)I've never seen them and they kinda broke up a couple years ago, but that doesn't mean you don't need to check these guys out. While it's obvious they're influenced by both country and punk, these guys are (were) a straight up rock band (in the best sense of the word). For me the highlight of the band's self-described "garage country" sound is their album "Underneath the Beerlight." This falls right into my "undiscovered gem" category of albums (and it's conveniently available for free download from the band itself at http://www.stickpony.com/. Oh shit, I just checked - the website is no more. Shit. So I'll try this Imeem thing (below). Or check out them out on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/stickponyaustin ). The production values are raw to say the least, but the music stands out in spite of it. Great fuzzy guitar tone. Check out these hard-rocking tracks: Things You Do, Texas Tabloid, Paycheck. And singer/guitarist Brit Jones's lyrics shine brightly on the slower numbers as well.
Stickpony - Underneath the Beerlight (2004)
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Stickpony is back. Fri. Oct 16th at The Independent with The Bitter Spills frim Minneapolis, MN and a TBA headlines. Started out as a simple reunion but it's looking like a relaunch. Drop Brit Stickpony a line at miserycreek1@hotmail.com with any questions. Thanks.
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