The Apostles

Tyler Keith's new band, The Apostles (a.k.a. Andy and Van), blew into town last weekend and proceeded to kick every ass in the joint. Unfortunately, there were only a couple of dozen asses there. They could've taken on at least 100 more, no problem.

Over the last decade or so, Tyler has restored my faith in rock & roll many times: The Neckbones, Preachers' Kids, and now The Apostles. This guy lives it, loves it, hates it, but always comes back around to loving it. I don't think he has a choice.

The Apostles are still rock and roll, loud and boozy. But he's on to something a little bigger now - even though he's stripped things down to a trio. Maybe that's it. These songs don't need a wall of guitars to cut through. Tyler's got a message to deliver, and it's on fire. Oh, he still has something to say to the stuck-up chicks on the Square. But it's the uptight guys behind the pulpit that really get him chooglin'.

Tyler may be the most under-appreciated man in rock and roll. Go see this band. Buy them whiskey.

Oh, you might still be able to find the Hiss Lab cassingle at Goner.
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They came out swinging with "Party Lines," and never let up.
I was still fumbling for the camera:

The Apostles "Party Lines" from Wes Williams on Vimeo.

Special thanks to Bobby Tacos for pick shark and head squishing FX.

The Apostles "Rotten Luck" from Wes Williams on Vimeo.

Immediately after their set, the house p.a. blasted Ray Parker Jr.'s "Ghostbusters." Odd choice. But it got everybody in the bar busting wacky celebrity cameos.