Okkervil River (the first in the starting line to become the next Wilco, as many believe) have been devoted to one of the more solid long-distance rock races today for 12 years now. Adored by Lou Reed and having recently been inspiration for Psychedelic guru Roky Erickson on his return album, the band from Texas opens the jazz festival windows to present the epic and absorbing I am very far. Will Sheff guitar and vocals Lauren Gurgiolo guitar Justin Sherburn piano Patrick Pestorius bass Cully Symington drums.