Showing posts with label the tiny tin hearts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the tiny tin hearts. Show all posts

Sunday, January 25, 2009

One of my fave Austin bands of the moment... The Tiny Tin Hearts

On the advice of a fellow Austinite whose musical taste I trust (you know who you are!), I went to check out The Tiny Tin Hearts last Friday night at Emo's. Got there in time to see Silver Pines open - In my opinion, interesting but not magical. The Tiny Tin Hearts, on the other hand, were fun, unique, and tinged with a little magic as well.

Eight musicians with a combination of instruments - a trombone, keyboard, french horn, bass, violin, cello, and guitar, and drum kit along with the occasional banjo, trumpet, and lap steel - came together to create orchestral pop sometimes infused with bluegrass to remind listeners they're from Austin. Exuberant and charming with a magnetic pull, I was drawn in from the first song.

Their next few shows are at Thunderbird Coffee with Alameda Drive (Jan 30th) and Momo's with Warren Hood opening (Feb 7th). They are a must-see live!