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Shearwater

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Jonathan Meiburg is the golden-throated songwriter (and part-time ornithologist) at the heart of the Austin-based rock band Shearwater. Two years ago, the group gained wide acclaim for the disturbing ballads and soaring vocals on the album, "Palo Santo." Shearwater's fifth release, "Rook," might be even better. They join us for a live performance.

Shearwater web site
Shearwater on MySpace
Video: Jonathan Meiburg in "Looking for Johnny Rook"
More installments of "Looking for Johnny Rook"


Comments

  • [1] Catfish J. Rivers from Elizardbreff, NJ June 18, 2008 - 02:39PM

    I love this band! Not sure why you're ribbing them so much about the song topics and inspiration. I hope you are kidding, they are one of the better bands playing today in my opinion. Be nice!
  • [2] Kale from NYC June 18, 2008 - 04:58PM

    Shearwater's tune 'Red Sea, Black Sea' has been in rotation on my zombiePod for the past month or so. I have to admit though - I'm a sucker for pop sea shanties.
  • [3] Laurie from Charlotte, NC June 25, 2008 - 11:23AM

    I saw this show in Brooklyn and it was absolutely brilliant.

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