News Bits: Christopher Owens Dishes on Girls Breakup, Desaparecidos Plan Tour + More
Christopher Owens has shed some light on what led to Girls' breakup.
Conor Oberst-led punks Desaparecidos are getting ready to, um, reappear.
Christopher Owens has shed some light on what led to Girls' breakup.
Conor Oberst-led punks Desaparecidos are getting ready to, um, reappear.
Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst is otherwise engaged this summer. The musician will be spending plenty of time on tour exploring other projects.
If your recent Omaha-born indie heartthrob history is not up-to-date, here's a quick run down, courtesy of the trailer below: "In January 2008, Conor Oberst went to Tepoztlan, Mexico to make a solo record. He accidentally formed a band." And the band accidentally created a documentary film (part of which you can watch below). And they have purposefully put both together for your purchase.
He's been such a source of pride for the local music community that it's safe to say everyone in Omaha already knows his name, but Conor Oberst will soon add another job title to his eclectic list of accomplishments: Bar owner.
The 2012 Newport Folk Festival has put together a solid lineup, with My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst, and Iron & Wine among those taking the stage on July 28-29 at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island.