Today I decided to go against what I normal instincts and actually go the industry/member of the press route. Usually I prefer shows that are for the fans rather then industry folk, but I made an exception for Mr. Justin Townes Earle. He is nowhere close to being “new” on the music scene but he
A couple days after I wrote my Top 5 bands to see down here list, Rolling Stone came out with their 25 can’t miss acts, low and behold we had one in common Motopony. We are both on to something with this band. After being introduced to them because of SXSW get to know the
The great thing about SXSW is trying to find out about any and all secret shows. We Listen For You brought in a new element by not even telling us who was on their lineup. Full of intrigue, a friend and I trekked our way to the mystery show bright and early to be welcomed
I had one goal for the night, to see Miike Snow. They were playing at Lustre Pearl my favorite bar in Austin. The only catch was having to get there several hours before hand and listen through the other three bands. Was it worth the standing and waiting several hours? Yes and no. The set
Sydney Wayser is one of the musicians I thank the SXSW gods for giving me. Having arrived early for Yukon Blonde’s set, Sydney’s voice parted the cloudy skies for a brief set that gave me a glimpse of what is surely to become a well known name. Mix Grace Potter and Maps & Atlases
ANR caught my ears as I was shuffling through the many of the unknown acts (to me) that would be part of a showcase. They impressed me so much that they made my Top 5 acts to see down here. Well at The Firehouse, an unofficial showcase, I was able to catch their brief set.
I’m a believer in the line ” if you build it they shall come” in this case it’s more appropriate to say, “if you play it they shall come”. This line holds true for the madness that is SXSW down here in Austin Texas. After dealing with all technical busy work, like flying, hotel, credentials,
When preparing for a music fest I look at the schedule, figure out my can’t miss new bands and then listen to whoever is playing at the closest stage to kill time in between. For SXSW that is not the case with several hundred new bands playing, narrowing down the “must see” bands is not
Around this time last year I had heard of South by Southwest (SXSW) , but that was the extent of it. I am one of those people that will pack up a car, jump on a plane, you name it. Just be gone the next day, to do whatever it is my mind has chosen
Walking into the Congress Theater on Saturday night, I couldn’t get over the overwhelming feeling that I was walking into a weird high school dance. The venue, though structurally beautiful, isn’t the most graceful. It’s a place where as you walk, you wouldn’t be surprised if you go to lift your foot and it doesn’t