Derek Rogers

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Top 10 Shows I Saw In 2009:

10. Animal Collective/Black Dice at Stubb's
09. Peter Brötzmann, Nasheet Waits and Eric Revis Trio at the Victory Grill
08. Dead Meadow and Wooden Shijps at Psych Fest 2
07. The Renderers at End Of An Ear at SXSW
06. Not Not Fun Showcase at The Hideout at SXSW (Sun Araw, Magic Lantern, Pocahaunted, Robedoor, Barn Owl)
05. Earthless with J. Mascis at the Habana Calle tent at SXSW
04. My Bloody Valentine/Josh T. Pearson at Austin Music Hall
03. Borbetomagus at the Frenetic Theater (Houston)
02. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy at the Granada Theater (Dallas)
01. Leonard Cohen at The Long Center

Honorable mention:

Sub Pop showcase (Red Red Meat, Baptist Generals, No Age) at SXSW
Talk Normal at Natrix Natrix House at SXSW
Pearl Jam at Austin City Limits Festival
Sonny Rollins at the Bass Concert Hall

A Personal Addendum:

My live solo debut set in tribute to the late Jack Rose at Natrix Natrix House
Air Traffic Controllers, Kingdom of Suicide Lovers, Elvis, Diamondhead at Beerland
The Young, XYX, Diamondhead, Glasses, Cruddy at Emo's
West Coast tour in August playing with Al Qaeda and being anchored on bass by Mike Watt (particularly the sold out SF show)