The San
Antonio-based Hacienda return to SXSW to promote
their
upcoming
album. I first saw them early in 2008 and was
immediately impressed by their tight harmonies and
stage presence. They skillfully combine their love
for the Beatles and Beach Boys with their South
Texas roots. Since the release of their first two
albums, they've been on the road with acts like Dr
Dog and Heartless Bastards, and they also served as
Dan Auerbach's backing band on his 2009 solo
project. Hacienda has also recorded all three of
their full length with Auerbach at his studio in
Akron. Check out their eclectic range of influences
on the track below, which has a bouncing bass line
groove, spacey keyboard riffs, and some nice family
harmonies (the band consists of 3 brothers and a
cousin).
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