Pavement, the legendary indie rock band that reunited earlier this year after an 11-year hiatus, is slated to perform on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” on September 23 — and they’re looking for an extra guitarist: you.
The band is offering fans the chance to audition to “be in Pavement … just for one day.”
Via the band’s Matador Records label:
Ever wanted to go to a TV taping? One where Pavement is playing? Stick around to try and meet the band? Go backstage? Watch soundcheck? Eat their food? Talk fantasy sports with Malkmus? Ever wanted to, you know, get your lazy ass off the couch and JOIN PAVEMENT? Then do it, goofball. Imagine the Twitter potential!
The label is asking aspiring guitarists to submit videos of themselves covering an “approved Pavement song.” Contestants must upload their jangly fretwork on the show’s website by September 8. Fans of the band and the show will then vote, though it’s not clear if the vote will determine who ultimately gets to play with Pave.
Hey, come to think of it, Conan O’Brien plays guitar. I know he’s more of a "Free Bird"-wheeling classic rock guy, but how cool would it be if Coco returned to his old home on “Late Night” as a member of Pavement?
