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ACL Video: Tegan and Sara Feel Lazy Next to Tom Gabel

September 30, 2008 3:34 PM ET

Last weekend's Austin City Limits festival was an ample opportunity for people in Texas to see some great bands, but it also allowed Tegan and Sara to catch up with their old pal Tom Gabel from Against Me! Click above for the three-way interview, including news on Gabel's solo album and the benefits of being the only girls at a rock festival.

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• Tegan Quin Talks Against Me! Video, Side Projects
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