Austin Music Minute

Leo Rondeau and Them Duqaines Play Wednesday Night at The White Horse

September 11, 2012 7:45 am by: Laurie Gallardo

I love show bills that have more than just one of my favorite local bands, and this one certainly counts. Today, we feature two sharing an upcoming bill at The White Horse: Songwriter Leo Rondeau, and local quintet Them Duqaines. An artist to whom I fondly refer as "that feller Down at the End of the Bar" (in reference to his 2009 release), Rondeau mixes traditional country, roots and a hint of bluegrass. He sings tales of love – and all the damn trouble it gets you into, in his skeptical yet humorous observations from the perspective of a world-weary troubadour. Them Duqaines, fronted by guitarist John Beauchamp and featuring members of hot jazz/hoakum ensemble the » read more

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