It's funny you ask, because You Am I were quite simply the most 
remarkable thing I saw in my five days at SXSW.  It's hard to say 
they were "best" when I saw a fantastic set by my favorite band 
(Buzzcocks), and so many other excellent sets--but there was 
something miraculous about how they managed to sound so incredibly 
thrilling and tight while threatening to fall apart in a shambles at 
any given moment.  It was what I imagine it must have been like to 
see the Replacements at their best, in their prime.  They're a great 
live band, one whose records, good as they are, never quite get them right.

You Am I are indeed making a small tour of the States, but SXSW was 
my only chance to see them.  And by the way, the last time I saw them 
was November 23, 1998--at 7th St. Entry in Minneapolis!

Randy
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At 04:58 AM 3/23/2007, you wrote:

> > >   I didn't make it to their showcase gig, unfortunately, because
>I wanted to
> > > make sure I saw You Am I and Sloan as well.  I do hope they come
>back around
> > > so I can see them again.
>
>
>So, how was You Am I?  Are they touring the States? I've always
>assumed they would be terrific live but have yet to have them play
>here in MN, as far as I know.
>
>Curious Steve from the land "Up Over"