Backstage at the Dell sponsored lounge at Austin City Limits provided theblvdmag.com an opportunity to meet newbie rock band, The Bright Light Social Hour. This four member band made up of lead vocalist and guitarist A.J. Vincent, keyboardist Jack O’Brien, guitarist Curtis Rausch, and drummer Jo Mirasole was selected as the opening act of the festival at the Dell stage after winning the ‘Sound and the Jury’ contest at Antones in Austin.
After seeing the passion that overtook the band during the performance people wanted to know more about the band.
“It’s a community building name inspired from a quote I heard in class around the idea of social optimism and community building,” Rausch said. It’s no doubt that The Bright Light Social Hour got the ACL community involved. This local band with a small following had the entire crowd of people rocking out to their music. Their influences range from bands such as Tower of Power and Sly and the Family Stone. One of Sly’s albums “got stuck in [Jack’s] C.D. player for like six months and that’s all that he listened to.”
The Bright Light Social Hour had their opportunity to make their mark in ACL history and will continue to get their shine as they gain popularity on the airwaves. Do yourself a favor and check out the Bright Light Social Hour, they have a mesmerizing sound that will keep your foot tapping, hands clapping, and head bobbing to the beat.
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March 19, 2011 – The Bright Light Social Hour took home 6 “best of the year” awards at the Austin Music Awards during SXSW last Saturday. CONGRATULATIONS!
Band of the Year
Album of the Year – “The Bright Light Social Hour”
Song of the Year – “Detroit”
…Best Bass Guitar – Jack O’Brien
Best Keyboards – A.J. Vincent
Best Record Producer – Good Dannys Danny Reisch, “The Bright Light Social Hour”
#2 Best Rock Band
#2 Best Electric Guitar – Curtis Roush
#2 Best Drums/Percussion – Jo Mirasole
#3 Best Songwriter – The Bright Light Social Hour
#3 Best Indie Band
#4 Best Male Vocals – Curtis Roush
#6 Musician of the Year – Jack O’Brien