The pseudo-faux-band in the movie was called Ming Tea, and they actually
played some live dates in addition to their working on the Austin Powers
soundtrack.  Also in the band was former MuchMusic VJ Christopher Ward, who
played on Allanah Myles chart-topper "Black Velvet" back when.

Christopher

> -----Original Message-----
> From: audities-owner@smoe.org [mailto:audities-owner@smoe.org] On Behalf
> Of jchasin@nyc.rr.com
> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 2:29 PM
> To: audities@smoe.org
> Subject: Re: Hoffs/Sweet
> 
> I remember picking them both out in the band scene on the Austin
> Powers film... pretty good start on a hell of a dream power pop
> combo.  I'm going to be very surprised if I don't love this one.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dave Seaman <seamand@upmc.edu>
> Date: Thursday, January 19, 2006 12:57 pm
> Subject: Hoffs/Sweet
> 
> > <<<Susanna Hoffs/Matthew Sweet ... Anyone have any info on the
> > upcomingHoffs/Sweet covers album?  I think it's called "Under The
> > Covers".  I think
> > it's a collection of '60s tunes.  Can't find a track listing
> anywhere,
> > though.  Anyone get a preview of it?>>>
> >
> > This sounds VERY interesting to me!  I'm a fan of both, but the
> > big draw
> > would be the vocals.  I LOVE the sound of both of their voices,
> > and I could
> > imagine the harmonies being pure bliss...
> >
> >
> > <<<Not sure, but they're scheduled to play SXSW together.>>>
> >
> > Just when and where is SXSW this year?  Never been, but I've
> > always wanted
> > to go, and this may be the year...
> >