The Finns and Roadhouse Relics
Just got back from an interview and photo shoot with Finnish band Husky Rescue. It was a trip watching these bemused, blond Finns interact with American culture. For the shoot we commandeered cabs and hiked out from downtown Austin to a gallery/shop called Roadhouse Relics.
As we were headed out there, drummer Anssi Sopanen took a long look at a burger joint on the corner called "Whattaburger." Then he shook his head and said: "This is the real deal."
Our photo shoot was next to a rusty old metal trailer, in a yard strewn with old road signs, bumper cars, and 25-cent shopping center "rides." Marko, the band's leader and songwriter, seemingly couldn't get enough of his surroundings, taking digital pics right and left.
Yesirree -- bringing American trash- and sprawl-culture to hip Scandinavians. That's What I Do.
As we were headed out there, drummer Anssi Sopanen took a long look at a burger joint on the corner called "Whattaburger." Then he shook his head and said: "This is the real deal."
Our photo shoot was next to a rusty old metal trailer, in a yard strewn with old road signs, bumper cars, and 25-cent shopping center "rides." Marko, the band's leader and songwriter, seemingly couldn't get enough of his surroundings, taking digital pics right and left.
Yesirree -- bringing American trash- and sprawl-culture to hip Scandinavians. That's What I Do.
posted by Godric of Finchale | 5:50 PM
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