It would be impossible for me to describe the plethra of bands attending this year’s SXSW. I’ll leave that for someone who has more time on their hands than me. I will however tell you about a handful of shows that I believe you should check out (if you’re going) or just check out the band’s music if you’re not going (like me).
Fans of sweet folk and people who became a slave to anything Bon Iver puts out should check out The Low Anthem. The Providence, RI trio released the critically acclaimed Oh My God, Charlie Darwin just last September and has been riding the wave of it’s success since. They’ll be all over the place at SXSW, so there’s no excuse to miss them…
Wed March 18th:
3PM – Mad Dragon Party @ The Thirsty Nickel
Thu March 19th:
12:30 – Music By The Slice @ Homeslice Pizza
3:00PM – End of the Road Party at Lambert’s
1AM – Bella Union Showcase at The Ranch
Fri March 20th:
10PM – Central Presbyterian Church
Sat March 21st:
4PM – PureVolume House @ 2nd and Trinity
The Low Anthem – Charlie Darwin
You seriously can’t go wrong with this line-up. If you haven’t heard of at least Bart Davenport, you’re betraying yourself in ways you could never imagine. From the sonic melodies of The Botticellis to the danceworthy electro-beats of Sugar & Gold, missing this show is not an option.
Saturday, March 21
1am – Pterodactyl (Uncle Booking)
12am -Gravy Train!!!! (Uncle Booking)
11pm – Sugar & Gold (Antenna Farm)
10pm – Bart Davenport (Antenna Farm/Uncle Booking)
9pm – The Botticellis (Antenna Farm)
8pm – The Dry Spells (Antenna Farm)
@ The Radio Room, 506 E. 6th, Austin, TX.
Bart Davenport – A Young One
The Botticellis – Up Against the Glass
Sugar & Gold – Neighborhood
Those looking for just plain fun early-Beatles idealism won’t need to look any further than The Morning Benders. While you’re at it, go ahead and check out their brand new EP titled Grain of Salt on +1 Records.
Wed March 18th:
9:00pm || Stimulus Package hosted by HearYa.com @ Paradise Cafe
Thu March 19th:
3:30pm || The Bay Area Takeover @ The Beauty Bar
Fri March 20th:
12 – 6pm || The +1 House Party @ The Legendary Hank Sinatra’s
Sat March 21st:
1:00am || Wave Rooftop: Official SXSW Showcase
The Morning Benders – i was wrong
The Morning Benders – Doctor Doctor (Daytrotter Session)
Besides being lucky enough to tour with a few of my favorite bands (Wintersleep, Appleseed Cast), An Horse will be spreading their balls-out rock all over Austin this weekend. I like what I’m hearing and will most likely head out to purchase their upcoming debut release, Rearrange Beds, as should you.
Mar 18 2009
12:00A – Maggie Mae’s
Mar 19 2009
1:30P – Friends on 6th
Mar 19 2009
4:30P – 710 Red River
Mar 21 2009
10:00P – Emo’s
An Horse – Postcards