Upon first glance, the homepage for The Bright Light Social Hour looks very much like a typical band Web site, with well-marked areas devoted to merchandise, tour dates, photos and contact information.
Then there's something off to the right of the homepage that's a bit unordinary — the part labeled Jack's Moustache. It takes viewers to a well-made and funny band video that stars bassist/singer Jack O'Brien's stellar 'stache, which is given its own voice and explains how fans can contribute funds toward the recording of the Austin, Texas-based rock band's debut album.
That fund drive is over, and The Bright Light Social Hour's self-titled debut has been available since September 2010. But the clip continues to serve as a great glimpse into the quartet's broad sound, its lively stage show, collective personality and, obviously, sense of humor. With big wins in March at the annual Austin Music Awards — including band of the year, album of the year and song of the year ("Detroit") — The Bright Light Social Hour has a future that looks, well, very bright.
Prior to the start of their spring tour, bassist O’Brien, singer/guitarist Curtis Roush and drummer Joseph Mirasole checked in to talk about their attention to sonic detail, the band's rules while on the road and, of course, a certain moustache.
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