THE AMERICAN ANALOG SET LIVE SHOWS “MAGIC HOUR”

THE AMERICAN ANALOG SET ANNOUNCE LONG-AWAITED LIVE SHOWS “MAGIC HOUR” FEATURING ORIGINAL MEMBERS AND BACK CATALOG FAVORITES on FRIDAY, SEPT 20 & SATURDAY, SEPT 21 IN AUSTIN, TEXAS

TTexas legacy act The American Analog Set announce their long-awaited first proper shows in nearly 20 years with live dates set for Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21 in Austin, TX. Titled “Magic Hour”, fans will be treated to an intimate, immersive live show featuring a 90 minute set of thoughtfully selected songs from The American Analog Set’s first six albums performed by original members Andrew Kenny (guitar, vocals), Jesse Lee (bass), Mark Smith (drums), Tom Hoff (keys, guitar), Sean Ripple (vibes, vocals) and special guest Matthew Frank (from Ola Podrida, percussion). From fan favorites to band favorites, a very special night is in store as The American Analog Set play from their storied back catalog and remind us all why, after 25+ years as a band with multiple album releases and world tours, they remain the go-to bedroom-pop band from deep in the heart of Texas.

Of Magic Hour, frontman Andrew Kenny says, “After making music together for years, there are many faces on our Mt. Rushmore and many songs in The American Analog Set history. These are the ones you’re thinking of. This is the lineup that brought you Know By Heart and Promise Of Love and these are the songs that made The AmAnSet an Austin institution. In a city that made a name for itself with blues, country, punk, and whatever the hell The Butthole Surfers were, The AmAnSet helped to broaden the definition of the city’s claim as the live music capital of the world. Let’s walk it back to 1996-2005 together as the sun sets, the heat settles and the nostalgic heart aches for home at the Magic Hour.”

Tickets for The American Analog Set Magic Hour shows are on sale Friday, August 16 at 10am CT at https://my.thelongcenter.org/overview/3823

THE AMERICAN ANALOG SET “MAGIC HOUR”
ROLLINS THEATER at THE LONG CENTER
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Doors 7pm Show 7:30pm
All Ages
Tickets and info: https://my.thelongcenter.org/overview/3823
Venue: Rollins Theater at the Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

The American Analog Set perform “Magic Hour” will feature songs from:
The Fun Of Watching Fireworks (1996)
From Our Living Room To Yours (1997)
The Golden Band (1999)
Know By Heart (2001)
Promise Of Love (2003)

The American Analog Set formed in Fort Worth, TX sometime in 1995 and gained its footing through the nineties and early aughts in Austin, TX. From their humble beginnings recording their mellow rock albums in living rooms and home studios, The American Analog Set went on to release seven stunning full length albums, a multitude of highly-sought-after 7″s and EPs, and toured the world – from house shows and clubs to headlining tours and festivals- while gathering a loyal global fanbase. Though the band went on hiatus after the release and tour in support of Set Free in 2005, they never truly went away as their music continued to make their way onto playlists while fans patiently waited and hoped for more.

In the meantime, the band’s founder/frontman Andrew Kenny formed a new band, The Wooden Birds, released work as a solo artist, and was a touring member of the Juno Award winning Canadian band Broken Social Scene and Texas-based group Ola Podrida. Kenny also wrote and performed the original score for Alex R. Johnson’s critically acclaimed feature film Two Step which made its world premiere at SXSW Film Festival.

In 2023, The American Analog Set surprised fans with the release of For Forever, their first album in 18 years. It found its way onto the airways and playlists and into the hands of waiting fans and the vinyl sold out within days. Next came New Drifters, a 5xLP boxset of the band’s first 3 albums (The Fun Of Watching Fireworks, From Our Living Room To Yours, The Golden Band) via Numero Group. The band will see a second boxset with the release of their Tiger Style-era releases (Know By Heart, Promise of Love, Set Free) via Numero Group.

Reinvigorated by the release of their 7th full length, For Forever, the Numero Group’s release of the New Drifters boxset and forthcoming Tiger Style reissues boxset, the band decided it was high time to get back on stage once again. This fall, The American Analog Set will play their first proper shows in nearly 20 years with a very special show called “Magic Hour”.

Through the years, The American Analog Set not only gained and maintained a very loyal following of fans around the world, but also the respect and fandom of their fellow musicians and recording enthusiasts. Of The American Analog Set, Ben Gibbard has said, “Death Cab would not be where we are today without the influence of this great Austin band.” And Mark Hoppus of blink-182 said, “Know By Heart is one of the best albums from the greatest band that never got the light it deserved.”