Austinist Previews ACL: Del McCoury Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Del McCoury has been playing bluegrass music since 1950, which basically means that he's been playing guitars and banjos since before your parents were born. If that doesn't translate into transcendent musical abilities, we have no idea what your standards are. McCoury's band features his two sons, Rob and Ronnie McCoury, who have only been playing bluegrass since the early 1980s--banjo and mandolin, respectively--so, whatever. Ha ha j/k!
Del McCoury Band
Bakersville, NC
Latest Release: Little Mo' McCoury, 2007
Fri-Sun, Sept. 14-16, 12AM

Originally organized around the legendary New Orleans jazz venue that became its namesake, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been touring and recording since 1963. 1963!!! The original lineup was composed of musicians who honed their skills with such legends as Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton, and is currently headed by trumpeter John Brunious.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
New Orleans, LA
Latest Release: Made In New Orleans: The Hurricane Sessions, 2007
Sunday, Sept 16, 5:30