The Untitled Interview #188 - Hopscotch Edition: Starring Rene Villanueva (Hacienda)

Sometimes, when I see the word Hacienda, I can't help but let my mind wander to Manchester and the venerable Factory Records scene. This Hacienda, however, is of a different stripe. Compatriots of those wicked blues flame-throwers The Black Keys, San Antonio's Hacienda cuts a well-fitted cloth with their sharp, snappy blues rock and daggum roll. Read on to see how bassist Rene Villanueva keeps it real during festival season, and how a makeshift setlist of some sort may have been involved.
Rene Villanueva: We are arriving by 15 passenger party wagon.
FL: Inevitably, you will forget to pack:
RV: We always forget to pack a setlist.
FL: How many shows/parties will you be playing?
RV: Playing a prefect pair.
FL: Band you're most looking forward to seeing at the festival?
RV: Roots/ Jesus and Mary Chain.
FL: What's the first thing you plan on doing upon arrival in Raleigh?
RV: Ribs and a case of Cheer Wine.
FL: What was the first festival you ever attended, either as a musician or member of the general public?
RV: Austin City Limits!
FL: Favorite thing about festivals?
RV: Love seeing the variety of music, and the people that come out. Festivals always have such a great vibe.
[photo by West Vita]
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