Austin Music Minute

The Lonesome Heroes Play Tonight at 29th St. Ballroom at Spiderhouse

December 27, 2011 7:40 am by: Laurie Gallardo

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Landry McMeans and Rich Russell formed The Lonesome Heroes in 2005. As they progressed in their songwriting, it became apparent that they weren’t confined to an alt.-country comfort zone. And with the release of their new album last summer, it seemed as though the duo had written the perfect soundtrack to a faraway dream on a long stretch of highway.

Daydream Western feels as though it’s tailor-made for that kind of journey, sweeping across the desert, haunted by past loves, making its way toward an unknown destination. It’s Western Americana, a cross-pollination of rock, folk and country with psych and indie pop – influences from their Texas and Brooklyn backgrounds. It’s the soundscape that occurs when indie rock and country artfully cross paths, rich with acoustic guitar, steel, and vocals from McMeans and Russell.

Check out The Lonesome Heroes when they play at 11 p.m. tonight at the 29th St. Ballroom at Spiderhouse, 2906 Fruth St. Hello Caller follows at midnight. Very cool double-bill indeed. Recommended.

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