Calexico - 11/7/08 - Austin, TX

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Austin feels like Tucson. Sister cities of some kind. We meet the rest of the band and crew. Everyone is in good spirits and well-rested. Lots of radio outings today: KUT and KGSR. Two great stations in one town. Not fair. Antone's is well worn and drips with soul, sweat and a massive spread of BBQ from Kreuz Market in Lockhart, TX.

The show is packed and the audience is extremely positive. Sam Beam from Iron & Wine joins in for some tunes off the In The Reins EP. After the show we all seek warmth and carne asada tacos at a truck right around the corner from the club. We barter a CD for some tacos to go. Great opening night on the November tour.