12 LONG CENTER PRESENTS 12
José González
SAT, FEB 3 | DELL HALL | 8PM
The Artful Songwriter From
Sweden Returns to Austin
González is renowned for his mix of autumnal indie
pop and intimate acoustics. In 2003 he released his
debut album "Veneer" to critical and commercial
acclaim, featuring his trademark sound—solo classical
guitar with soft vocal melody—and selling over
700,000 copies worldwide before going Platinum
in the UK. His latest album, "Vestiges & Claws,"
features a marked sonic shift: "I started out thinking
that I wanted to continue in the same minimalistic
style as on my previous records, but once I started
the actual recordings I soon realized that most of the
songs turned out better with added guitars and a more
beat-like percussion, and with more backing vocals."
e result is an album that is less purist, less strict.
It's a collection that coheres perfectly, ensuring
González's position as one of the most important
artists of his generation. ■
2017-2018 W I N T E R/S P R I N G S E A S O N
+ special Guest
Bedouine
Opening for José González is
the Syrian musician Bedouine,
touring to promote the release of
her eponymous debut—sixties folk
meets seventies country-funk with a
glimmer of bossa nova cool. ■
JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ (PHOTO BY CHAD KAMENSHINE)
