SXSW '07: 3/15 -- STEPHENS SHARES SOME BIG NEWS
He speaks softly and, when he's playing drums, holds some mean sticks.
But when Big Star's Jody Stephens is at SXSW, more often than not he's representing Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tenn., where he works as studio manager.
That's the case this year, yet he did have something big to say about his on-and-off band, which never achieved massive commercial success during its 1970s run but nevertheless helped set the standards for power pop.
The wiry Stephens politely paused Thursday from browsing in the trade room to say that Big Star is lining up shows for this summer and fall.
A festival gig in Norway already has been confirmed, he said, and the band also is targeting San Francisco and New York for concerts.
Regarding the possible New York show, he said, "Webster Hall might be a good place."
Should it happen, remember it was Stephens who provided the big tip.
He speaks softly and, when he's playing drums, holds some mean sticks.
But when Big Star's Jody Stephens is at SXSW, more often than not he's representing Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tenn., where he works as studio manager.
That's the case this year, yet he did have something big to say about his on-and-off band, which never achieved massive commercial success during its 1970s run but nevertheless helped set the standards for power pop.
The wiry Stephens politely paused Thursday from browsing in the trade room to say that Big Star is lining up shows for this summer and fall.
A festival gig in Norway already has been confirmed, he said, and the band also is targeting San Francisco and New York for concerts.
Regarding the possible New York show, he said, "Webster Hall might be a good place."
Should it happen, remember it was Stephens who provided the big tip.
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