Friday March 18th – SXSW Austin, TX – I was in Austin for only one day of SXSW this year, but as luck would have it, so was Mike Watt. His is in the middle of a grueling 51 shows in 52 night tour.
Shortly after 5PM I worked my way up front, minutes later Watt took the stage, looked as the back-line BASS AMP and started laughing as if to say, “How am I going to light up this crowd with that little thing?”. Another minute later, there was no doubt in anyone’s mind. This three piece band (Tom Watson on guitar and Raul Morales on drums) proceeded to kick-ass like no other 3-piece ever has. I not suggesting you go catch the them live – I am DEMANDING you do – do not miss this show. What a trip, and hats off to Mike Watt once again, D. Boon would be proud.
Mike Watt & The Missing Men at the Ginger Man in Austin, TX for SXSW 2011
Mike Watt & The Missing Men at the Ginger Man in Austin, TX for SXSW 2011
Mike Watt & The Missing Men at the Ginger Man in Austin, TX for SXSW 2011
Mike Watt & The Missing Men at the Ginger Man in Austin, TX for SXSW 2011