Devotchka perform in studio

by Mark Wheat

The Current: Live Performances
DeVotchka
DeVotchka (Photo courtesy the band)

  1. Listen Devotchka peforms live from SXSW

    Mar 13, 2008

Blending elements of spaghetti westerns, gypsy, mariachi, and folk has lead the group to stand out amongst the recent crop of new bands. The group joined Mark Wheat to talk about their influences and perform a few songs.

Songs: "The Enemy Guns," "Queen Of The Surface Streets," and "How It Ends"

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  • Devotchka

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