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Thomas Comerford started "Kaspar Hauser" in 1999. Eight years later and he is finding himself playing a show with none other than Jim Fairchild who is "All Smiles".

Recently, the post I wrote about All Smiles seemed to be a big hit. So when I heard from Thomas I thought I should check him out and see if he was "Bring Me Up" material. After research and listening I realized why Jim is playing a show with him. Kaspar Hauser has the same laid back western feel to his music but he adds in some hand claps and banjo along with a wicked harmonica (I love hand claps)! Coupled with catch finger picking and fantastic vocals it makes for music you'll keep playing.

Kaspar Hauser has been touring all year beginning on January 24, 2007 and not stopping until December 28, 2007 for a show in Chicago at the Empty Bottle (where they perform often).

Their new record, Quixotic/Taxidermy, came out courtesy of Backwardmasking Records in February 2007. It's in a lovely silkscreened, gatefold package with drawings by Chicago comics artist, Becca Taylor. Kris Poulin, a Chicago engineer (Pinback, Bonnie 'Prince' Billie, Love Story in Blood Red) recorded and mixed most of the record.

You'll find that this newer album is quite a development from previous records showing a more mature style of both multi-instrumentals and thought provoking lyrics. But all in all, after sampling several albums, I've decided they collectively make a satisfying bouquet of sensible, Southern-dipped time-worn tracks.

Listen:
Kaspar Hauser - "Fossil" (mp3 - LIVE)
Kaspar Hauser - "Without A Word" (mp3)
Kaspar Hauser - "King Pop" (mp3)

Buy the music!!!

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