Spoon's Britt Daniel to Appear on "Veronica Mars"

obiwankobe · Post by **obiwankobe** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:15 am

Spoon's Britt Daniel to Appear on "Veronica Mars"

Amy Phillips and Kati Llewellyn report:
Turns out the cool kids aren't watching "The O.C." or "Gilmore Girls" anymore. They're watching "Veronica Mars", a TV show on UPN about a teenage detective. This teenage detective happens to frequent a karaoke bar where rock stars show up and sing covers of classic rock songs. A couple months ago, Courtney Taylor-Taylor of the Dandy Warhols (who are responsible for the show's theme song, "We Used to Be Friends") crooned "Love Hurts", made famous by Nazareth. And coming February 1, Britt Daniel of Spoon will perform Elvis Costello's (you guessed it) "Veronica".

Pitchfork spoke to Daniel earlier this week about his brief moment of small-screen glory. Apparently, the "Veronica Mars" people called him up "out of the blue" and requested his services. "I'd never seen the show before," Daniel said. "I thought it could be a hoot."

He added, "It was actually pretty cool to see how that world works. I had a good time. It's a huge production, which I guess shouldn't be a surprise, but it's just... wow...such a big deal to make one of those shows."

In addition to wooing teenage mystery-solvers, Daniel also recently won the heart of superstar author Stephen King, who declared Spoon's "I Summon You" his favorite song of 2005 in last week's issue of Entertainment Weekly. "14-year-old Britt would have blown a gasket," Daniel enthused. "It's an honor."

Spoon will wrap up a strenuous year of touring with a December 19 benefit show for Habitat for Humanity, taking place at the Parish in Austin, Texas, and hosted by the radio station KROX 101X. Stellastarr*, Morningwood, and Alpha Rev will also perform.

Daniel said that the band is planning a February tour of Japan, but otherwise, "it's time to be creative again instead of playing shows." He's currently working on a batch of songs for Spoon's next album, but no timeline has been developed yet. "I want to have like fifty songs done by the end of the year, but who knows?"

Daniel is currently in the process of relocating from Texas to Portland, Oregon. "My girlfriend lives up here, and I kept visiting and was like, 'Ahh, that's it, I'm going to move.' I knew I liked it before I moved here, but I'm finding more and more reasons why this city is amazing. I haven't moved my stuff but I've been staying here whenever I'm off tour. I've got a couple coats and guitars up here."

In other Spoon news, the band's rare 30 Gallon Tank EP, as well as Daniel's solo EP as Drake Tungsten, Six Pence for the Sauces, both released on the Peek-A-Boo label, were recently made available for download through eMusic and iTunes.

* Pitchfork Review: Spoon: Gimme Fiction
* Pitchfork News: Spoon Begin American Tour Today
* Spoon: http://www.spoontheband.com/

*Annie* · Post by ***Annie*** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:31 am

I saw like 2 episodes of that when it first came out.... it was alright.

biLzamo · Post by **biLzamo** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:18 pm

*Annie* wrote:I saw like 2 episodes of that when it first came out.... it was alright.

Yeah, it's no Gilmore Girls, thats for sure.

But what a great idea to start fusing REAL bands into daily television episodes that actually appeal to kids.

I think they stole the idea from Ally McBeal, but she always had the same blonde singer.

gidgetgoestohell · Post by **gidgetgoestohell** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:25 pm

AHEM...don't forget 90210...oh gawd....I just let my guilty secret out of the bag...

biLzamo · Post by **biLzamo** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:29 pm

gidgetgoestohell wrote:AHEM...don't forget 90210...oh gawd....I just let my guilty secret out of the bag...

secret? it was written all over your face

gidgetgoestohell · Post by **gidgetgoestohell** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:41 pm

All I can say is that I never had a thing for Dylan....HONEST....

RobertKP · Post by **RobertKP** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:48 pm

biLzamo wrote:Dylan from 90210? Who doesn't like those sideburns.

I think someone did.

*Annie* · Post by ***Annie*** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:05 pm

I always like David better. Except when he went all coked Vanilla Ice.
Remember when The Flaming Lips played at The Peach Pit? Good times.

obiwankobe · Post by **obiwankobe** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:05 pm

I think I may have a thing for Ms Mars upon further review

*Annie* · Post by ***Annie*** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:06 pm

biLzamo wrote:
*Annie* wrote:I saw like 2 episodes of that when it first came out.... it was alright.
Yeah, it's no Gilmore Girls, thats for sure.

But what a great idea to start fusing REAL bands into daily television episodes that actually appeal to kids.

I think they stole the idea from Ally McBeal, but she always had the same blonde singer.

God bless you!!!!! Gilmore Girls is one of the best TV shows EVER!!!!!!!! I want to live in Stars Hollow(?).

biLzamo · Post by **biLzamo** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:12 pm

*Annie* wrote:
biLzamo wrote:
*Annie* wrote:I saw like 2 episodes of that when it first came out.... it was alright.
Yeah, it's no Gilmore Girls, thats for sure.

But what a great idea to start fusing REAL bands into daily television episodes that actually appeal to kids.

I think they stole the idea from Ally McBeal, but she always had the same blonde singer.
God bless you!!!!! Gilmore Girls is one of the best TV shows EVER!!!!!!!! I want to live in Stars Hollow(?).

Green Day will be the new opening theme song for the Gilmore Girl's new season.

obiwankobe · Post by **obiwankobe** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:18 pm

*Annie* wrote:
biLzamo wrote:
*Annie* wrote:I saw like 2 episodes of that when it first came out.... it was alright.
Yeah, it's no Gilmore Girls, thats for sure.

But what a great idea to start fusing REAL bands into daily television episodes that actually appeal to kids.

I think they stole the idea from Ally McBeal, but she always had the same blonde singer.
God bless you!!!!! Gilmore Girls is one of the best TV shows EVER!!!!!!!! I want to live in Stars Hollow(?).

That lady on the Gilmore Girls is a MILF

*Annie* · Post by ***Annie*** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:31 pm

biLzamo wrote:
*Annie* wrote:
biLzamo wrote: Yeah, it's no Gilmore Girls, thats for sure.

But what a great idea to start fusing REAL bands into daily television episodes that actually appeal to kids.

I think they stole the idea from Ally McBeal, but she always had the same blonde singer.
God bless you!!!!! Gilmore Girls is one of the best TV shows EVER!!!!!!!! I want to live in Stars Hollow(?).
Green Day will be the new opening theme song for the Gilmore Girl's new season.

NEVER!!! Besides, they already have that catchy Carole King song "If you're out on the road, feeling lonely and so cold; all you have to do is call my name and I'll be there... on the next train"

*Annie* · Post by ***Annie*** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:37 pm

obiwankobe wrote:
*Annie* wrote:
biLzamo wrote: Yeah, it's no Gilmore Girls, thats for sure.

But what a great idea to start fusing REAL bands into daily television episodes that actually appeal to kids.

I think they stole the idea from Ally McBeal, but she always had the same blonde singer.
God bless you!!!!! Gilmore Girls is one of the best TV shows EVER!!!!!!!! I want to live in Stars Hollow(?).
That lady on the Gilmore Girls is a MILF

Lorelai (Lauren Graham) is like my hero. I think if I was a guy though, I'd have a crush on Rory. She's cool.

biLzamo · Post by **biLzamo** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:41 pm

god look how skinny her hips are. not good child bearing material.

*Annie* · Post by ***Annie*** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:47 pm

# 2 reason to watch Gilmore Girls:

The "nice guy" vs. "bad boy" saga!!!!!

#1 reason to watch Gilmore girls:

THE BAD BOY!!!!!!

gidgetgoestohell · Post by **gidgetgoestohell** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:53 pm

Bad Boys ROCK....

obiwankobe · Post by **obiwankobe** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:03 pm

biLzamo wrote:god look how skinny her hips are. not good child bearing material.

skinny hips rock!

*Annie* · Post by ***Annie*** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:03 pm

I think I drool whenever Jess is on the show.

biLzamo · Post by **biLzamo** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:18 pm

The bad boy and the good boy look like the same boy

*Annie* · Post by ***Annie*** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:38 pm

No, no, the nice guy is Dean, he's wearing the red shirt.

biLzamo · Post by **biLzamo** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:41 pm

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