Archive for the ‘SXSW 2008’ Category

SXSW Live Blog | S! A! T-U-R! D-A-Y! NIGHT!

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

In between catching Phantom Planet and trying to complete the always elusive they-are-playing-at-the-same-time-but-at-different-venues bill of Two Gallants and The Spinto Band I decided that I was hungry. What should I get? I know! The Best Wurst!

Earlier in the week a record label client stated when he first started coming to Austin, he was certain these carts of pork stuffed goodness would immediatly give him Botulism upon eating. This same client followed that statement up by saying these carts seemed to have improved their habits over the years, even springing a few bucks and upgrading their signage. (more…)

SXSW Live Blog | Sleepercar

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Jim Ward’s (Sparta, At The Drive-In) new project Sleepercar.

Sleepercar

Sleepercar

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SXSW Live Blog | There’s A Beatle Bob Sighting

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

I’m standing on Red River street talking to my co-worker Bram and who comes sauntering down the street at 10:30 at night wearing sunglasses!? None other than Beatle Bob! Someone who hours earlier I just learned about from an article written on him by Blender magazine. There is was in all his mop-topped glory!

SXSW Live Blog | The Features

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

THE FEATURES made one SXSW appearance, it was a bit off the beaten path at a Diesel Jeans party in a German VFW hall. No matter where they play, the band brought their jangly southern pop rock tunes to melt the stage as they debuted a few new tunes as well.

The Features

The Features

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SXSW Live Blog | Okkervil River

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Okkervil River

Okkervil River

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SXSW Live Blog | XYZ Affair

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

XYZ Affair

XYZ Affair

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SXSW Live Blog | What Do You Do When You Can’t Get In To See 2 Live Crew?

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

…you walk down the street and start talking to the hotel shuttle operator named Freddy. This dude was too cool! He started talking to me while I was sitting down checking messages and then next thing I know, I’m in his shuttle getting a ride to a venue 16 blocks away while getting the lowdown on where the best jalepeno cheeseburger in Austin is.

Big props to Freddy for getting me where I needed to go and not having me wait for a cab. Next time Ice Cube is in town, I’ll try to get you some tickets!