It's about dang time that I post a highlight/lowlight reel of my visit to SXSW. Some of this won't make sense to you, some of it will.
Wednesday March 18th.
Canadian Blast
- FREE FOOD AND DRINK (okay that's the only time I'm writing that, it happened allot
- Two Hours Traffic (the Band): I was eating so I didn't pay that much attention, sorry
- Arkells: I would definitely see them again when they come to a city near me, I would watch out for them in a few years, they are at least going to be big Canada style
- BEAST: I know I saw them, but I don't really remember much about them
- Mother Mother: really cool, defers to pick up this disc. Really original and interesting
SESEC Lounge
- Princeton: their drummer didn't show up and they aren't really the type of band to play at a lounge audience seated kinda place, but the band was fun and they did their best. Totally a nerd rock band :D
- Meiko: LOVE HER. It was a lovely little concert and she played some new stuff :D
Random showcase at the Independent
- I figure this venue was a little difficult to find and as a result there weren't that many people there. No matter
- meeting the "hot" firefighter and his friend. Nice gentlemen, It was then I was sad I didn't have a cell with me.
- (some pre-show band I can't remember the name of) - and that is all I have to say about that
- The Aimless Never Miss: I went to see them. Too bad they have too many people in the band with too little to do.
- The Sleepover Disaster: I would check this band out if you like rock and you like an instrumental focus. That said, their drummer needs to have a more pleasant look on his face, he truly looked totally mad the entire performance.
- Lights FM: totally disappointing
- The Happy Hollows: Kick Ass, there lead singer is a total firecracker and she can shred like no other.
- Or, the Whale: I really enjoyed this performance. There were really great live. 4 part harmonies at times, but you have to like folk to appreciate this group.
Thursday March 19th:
- awoke to really sore feet and legs (I can't stress sore enough here, and I was wearing really good shoes)
Sounds Australia House Day Party
- met some really fun ladies from Ohio or someplace. There were really into the music. Which made my bopping around seem normal
- Dappled Cities: Check them out, I promise you will like it
- Andy Bull: lovely, lovely, lovely
- An Horse: fun and totally upbeat
- Lenka: a highlight of the trip. It was a pleasure to see her and her backing band perform. There were excellent.
Sounds of Spain:
- Some band that totally SUCKED, so I left........
- Trade show time - LOTS AND LOTS OF FREE STUFF (I'm the proud owner of several new CD's and Pens and magazines :D and it was the block party, which meant free beverages double :D
Sounds Australia House Showcase
- Closure in Moscow: this band was a little insane. That said, they were the most passionate group I saw perform. The lead singer jumped off the stage at one point stating that the stage wasn't f@#king big enough, but overall, if you really like hard music, I would check them out.
- The Fumes: this band was cool if you are into blues inspired rock
- Birds of Tokyo: very good, I liked them
- Red Riders: Not memorable, sorry
- The Boat People: Highlight of the night
- leave the venue only to walk home with two gentlemen from Austin that I met in the venue. Hardware developers, sound gentlemen.
Friday March 20th:
- although my body is convinced it cannot walk at all any more ever. I get up, go shopping on south congress, buy some delicious cupcakes and then head into town for some more music
Sonicbids Day Party:
- Some country group - needless to say this was a lowlight,
- bail on this party with the cool goody bag
Berlin Music Commission:
- saw a group that was TERRIBLE, left another party, tried an interesting german beer.
- went back to the trade show for round two of free cool stuff.
BAT BAR:
- Shiny Toy Guns - I hit this venue purely to see this group. I had heard rumors that the band was better with there other female singer, and I tend to agree. The other thing that was very annoying about the venue, was it was brodcast live, and I'm pretty sure that most of the people were there to be on TV, not to see the band, which is kinda sad.
Scotland Arts Council Showcase
- Camera Obscura: LOVE
- GlasVegas: I could talk about this performance for about 5-7 more paragraphs, but I will keep it brief 1) they play well as a band together, but their drummer totally blows, and they need a new one that is capable of playing an entire kit, not just a tom, snare and cymbal, seriously it looked pathetic and she messed up a bunch of times. 2) I think the main guy is a little full of himself, cuz there was like a section which included him playing a solo for like ever, all I could think was, "seriously dude, just play a one chord and lets move on to another song".
- Primal Scream: good but I didn't LOVE it, but of course for some reason I had never heard of them, so really what can you expect.
- Met some lovely gentlemen from the Scotland area, and in fact they are in their own band (The Strands) you can check out their music HERE
Saturday March 21st:
- My legs and body hurt so badly I cannot move, I go back to sleep and miss the day party I had intended to see :(
Chop Shop Records Showcase
- The Asteroids Galaxy Tour: I would watch out for this band in the future. They are fun, entertaining, and all around a blast (no pun intended)
- The Little Ones: I would watch for them too in the future, they were all adorable and tried super hard to entertain the audience.
- Anya Marina: Lovely little Russian singer, cute little anthems, I would see her again
- The Republic Tigers: So much better live then on their recordings.
- Youth Group: Good
- Your Vegas: SO AWESOME, I still can't figure out why they aren't mega huge yet.......
so that's about it. As far as my highlights/lowlights go. Hope to go to this thing in two years time if it works out.
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