posted 01/26/10 06:52 AM | updated 01/26/10 06:52 AM
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Austin band sensation, WISEBIRD, at the SV Brewery Tonight, 8pm ('Harmonic Convergence')

Acclaimed Austin, TX band, WISEBIRD -- which always leaves Wood River Valley patrons dancing and smiling in equal measure whenever they visit here -- returns for a tonight for one night only at the Sun Valley Brewery Restaurant & Bar in Hailey, from 8-10pm or so.

A real-deal rock 'n roll band with a funky danceable southern accent in the tradition of the Allman, Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top and The Black Crowes, this very popular Austin-based band, individually and collectively, has shared the bill over the years with such distinguished acts as the Derek Trucks Band, Galactic, Umphree's McGee, The Doobie Brothers, Hot Buttered Rum, Animal Liberation Orchestra, The Mother Hips, The Avett Brothers, Particle, Melvin Seals, Stockholm Syndrome, Karl Denson, The Bridge and The Motet.

Comprised of Dave Meservy (drums, vocals), Trevor Nealon (keyboards, vocals), Will Webster ((guitar, vocals) and Joe Beckham (bass), this band, in the past two years, has played shows from coast to coast, and has been very warmly received at music festivals such as Desert Rocks, Wakarusa, and Las Tortugas.

Their latest (self-titled) album is a radiant and faithful testament to Wisebird's affinity for the roots of American music. Recorded over a three-day period in a one-room studio, the album captures the organic sound of Wisebird's heralded and cherished live performances. With astonishing showmanship, musicianship and a very palpable passion for songcraft, Wisebird takes the listener on dazzling and memorable musical journey.

From the uptempo second-line rhythm of "Immortal Blues" to the gospel stomp of "Hell" to the gritty funk of "Daylight in the Swamp," this long-awaited album vividly and wonderfully reflects the band's many years of experience and constant striving for unceasing excellence.


The Sun Valley Brewery Restaurant & Bar is located at 202 N. Main Street in Hailey. Call 788-0805 for more information on tonight's must-see gig there.

Check out posted music samples listed below:

http://www.myspace.com/wisebird
http://www.facebook.com/Wisebird
http://www.wisebird.net

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Comments of questions regarding this "Harmonic Convergence" (local music scene-oriented) column can be sent to John at: WriteStuffIdaho@gmail.com And to read any of John's previous "HC" columns -- which include raves on local faves Molly & Josiah Venter, Cow Says Mooo, FourStroke Bus, Art Wallace and Leana Leach -- simply type "John Pluntze" into the SVO search engine here.

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