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Published: 2011/03/19

Davis’ SXSW promo video

Canadian guitarist Joe Grass, Trey Anastasio Band/Van Ghost vocalist Jennifer Hartswick, Big Light frontman Fred Torphy and noted producer Jesse Lauter all sat in with Surprise Me Mr. Davis at Austin’s Cheers Shot Bar last night. The performance was a last minute addition to the band’s SXSW schedule. Torphy—who named Big Light after one of Davis frontman Nathan Moore’s songs—sat in on “I Hate Love” while Hartswick and Grass both emerged for “Sissyfuss.” Lauter—who has produced The Barr Brothers, James Blood Ulmer, The Low Anthem and Marco Benevento, among others— sang harmonies and played tambourine on “Summer of My Fall” and “I Have Love.” He is currently engineering Davis’ forthcoming album. SXSW continues today.