The Evaporators News

During South by South West, I was afforded a first row seat to the Nardwuar experience.

In addition to hosting almost 100 bands on three stages for four days straight, BrooklynVegan's Hotel Vegan , located at Austin venues Hotel Vegas & Volstead Lounge , was a place where you could sip some complimentary HobNob Wines from noon-7pm each day.

Andrew W.K. and opening band The Evaporators played high energy sets for the spirited crowd at the Showbox at the Market on Sunday night.

Starting a world tour in Vancouver has been done many times before, but according to Andrew WK, speaking from the stage at The Venue on Granville Street last night, there's logic behind its popularity.

Franz Ferdinand and The Cribs have recorded cover versions of tracks by Canadian bands for the 'Nardwuar and The Evaporators presenta Busy Doing Nothing' LP.