SXSW ’09 Recap (part 1)

Before I start, here’s the things I learned: -you can get past a line faster if someone on the inside of the bar thinks you are from Pitchfork. -Canadians are easily roasted in Austin sun. -one should never mix rye and syrup. you’ll see. Following up on my half-assed posts from last week, I really […]

checking in again

I had no idea the sun had my number all day. picture my forearms and forehead, red as a lobster. well, you gotta start that base sometime? like Marching Band and Deastro to start the day. The Canadian Blast was both heavily Canadian and definitely a blast. Strong sets by Arkells, Two Hours Traffic. highlights […]

checking in

safely landed in austin. had my first night out, which in the past has never really been about seeing bands. A bunch of us collected at the BMI party, then headed to Maggie Mae’s for free Margarita’s. Tons of people in the streets. The film and interactive registrants for the sxsw festival having their last […]

California On My Mind by Wild Light

Who : Wild Light from New Hamphire.
What : Another addition to my SXSW schedule of bands I’d like to see. These four guys have been playing together since they were kids and garnering good openers slots so far (Arcade Fire, Gutter Twins, MGMT ). From their debut album (Adult Nights), check out a stand out […]