Tunes and TV

Last week was SXSW in Austin (or, if you are really hip, South-by), and the city was teeming–TEEMING–with music.  I really like this week. I don't go to the events unless they are on the perimeter, because I am at that age where fighting traffic is more important than seeing live music (oh God, did I just say that??).  But I do love our local KGSR radio, which pumps music to me from the venues.  I've heard some really cool bands on the radio.  I've heard new music from Modest Mouse, Fitz and the Tantrums, Cold War Kids, Sara Bareilles, Sahara Smith.  I've heard music from the old guard:  Radiohead, Bob Schneider, Ray LaMontagne, and Iron and Wine.  I really like Sara Bareilles and Sahara Smith of the new stuff, Bob Schnieder and Ray LaMontagne from the old.

That's just a sampling, but it reminds me that its time for some new music to load on ye olde iPod.  What are you listening to?

In TV news, I was in Phoenix for several days and missed some of my shows.  I am at that age where I actually have "shows."  (Oh God, did I just say that, too??).  My viewing is as dumbed-down as its always been.  This spring, I am digging Celebrity Apprentice (who knew Dionne Warwick was so mean?  We knew Star Jones was), American Idol (I love Casey), and Modern Family.  Shows I have loved but am not loving:  Glee.  The Office.  Real Housewives of Miami/Orange County.  I think Beverly Hills ruined me for ho-hum places like Miami or Orange County.  I am sad that I don't love these shows anymore, because I want to, but…anh.  .  On the Looking-Forward-To, I am anxiously awaiting Game of Thrones series on HBO.  I have no idea what it's about but it looks delicious.

What TV are you watching?  What have you stopped watching?  What is up and coming that looks interesting to you? What music has captured your attention lately?