Just a head’s up that I recently switch to a Verizon iPhone. I can happily report that at this year’s SXSW I never had a dropped call, never failed to send a text message and never had an issue connecting to any web based apps (unlike last year).
well done, Verizon.
Man, I have a masisve music hangover. Soon, the withdrawals start but maybe these pics will help me suffer through.
Okay, back to reality (boo!).
So I got up REAL early to hit the Rachel Ray party.
Ya know, I thought she’d be a lot cuter. Maybe that’s just when she’s cooking.
The first band I caught was Tape ‘n Tapes.
Ya know, they just weren’t doing it for me. That’s oaky, I was really here to catch Eli “Paperboy” Reed.
What a smokin’ set (and hot damn if that ain’t one of the best pics I’ve taken at the fest).
Up next was an artist I knew nothing about: Haley Bonar.
She was much more musically interesting than I first imagined… and those midwestern good looks don’t hurt none either.
I then caught an instrumental punk band that uses a NES as an instrument. Of course I’m talking about Anamanaguchi.
If you’re a reader of this blog and they sound familiar, it’s because they scored the video game Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, which I wrote about.
I then raced over to catch Alcoholic Faith Mission.
Holy geez, they were awesome.
I then ran across the road to catch Le Butcherettes.
Who doesn’t love a tall, busty, brunette Mexican covered in blood?
And to end the evening I tracked back across the street to check out Army Navy.
And that wraps my 2011 SXSW. In the spirit of over-sharing (all of you on Twitter and Foursquare friends know what I’m talking about), here’s some awesome music from the bands I loved on the last day of the fest.
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Next, some sleep, then the airport.
So today I got up early to check out The Black Angels
They sounded like the score for a cinematic desert drug scene, which made me really sleepy, so I took a long nap.
When I awoke I jumped in a van for downtown, then three girls jumped in my van and asked me out to dinner.
How could I say “no”?
When I finally finished my wonderful Italian dinner, I ran in to check out Colleen Green.
She was like a better Best Coast, but not good enough to stick around.
I then stopped by the Japan Night showcase to catch White White Sisters.
Fun and funky.
I then scampered to a 2nd floor venue
(that’s the bar below)
And I checked out Grand Pianoramax.
They weren’t doing it for me so I wandered back to the Japan Night to check out Hystoic Vein.
How can you not love those theatrics?
I then wandered over to see The Airborne Toxic Event.
They never disappoint, but I have a feeling this new album will separate the fair-weather fans from the hardcore ones.
It was then back to the Japanese Night for Lolita No. 18.
They were so fun and heartfelt that they had me smiling throughout the entire set. Is it any wonder they’re my pick of the day?
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Now it’s time for bed if I’m gonna make the Rachel Ray party.
The day started late but well thanks to lunch at the Texas Chili Parlor. From there is was straight to the Dickie’s party to catch The Naked and Famous.
Those two catchy songs you’ve heard are awesome, the others… not so much (but they show promise).
After a long wander and some dinner at Stubb’s, it was time to catch Geographer.
Due to severe technical issues, the set was cut very short. From what I heard, it could have been interesting. After missing a very cute Mexican (I think my schedule was wrong), I checked out the end of Allie Moss.
Before catching Sonos.
Wow, these kids sounded great. And that one brunette is super sexy. Actually, all three ladies were so hot they had me thinking dirty thoughts. I love a capella that makes me think dirty thoughts.
I then raced over to check out the awesomely cute K.Flay.
I think hip-hop is tough to do live and she was so close to being great, it just felt like she was holding back. She could have been ferocious.
Speaking of ferocious, The Kills tore the stage up.
You have got to see these guys live.
After that I caught some of Tristen.
I like that one song about drugs but her set wasn’t holding my interest.
I then ran over to check out Surfer Blood.
I wish I could undo seeing them live but catching a couple of tunes by TV on the Radio ended the night on a better note.
So, in honor of the bitches that rock, I give you three acts of the day. The first comes for a triple of hot babes (and 2 dudes) that make up Sonos
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Next is the the hot rappin’ cutie, K.Flay
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And the last come from the love of my life, VV (and The Kills)
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And that’s a night (especially since I have an early morning).
After a delayed flight because of a small (and fatal) plane crash at my airport, I was on my way to Austin for SXSW.
After snagging my badge (my hotel is walkable but it’s an “athletic” walk), I raced across town to check out the KCRW show and The Belle Brigade.
Then I tried to see The Black Angels but the line was around the block so I hoofed back across town to see Low in a church.
Ya know, churches can be great venues, just not at festivals. I then ran over to check out Small Sins in a tiny venue.
Despite terrible sound issues, they were awesome. I cut early so I could check out Duran Duran. The line was so massive I just stood outside, listened to “Notorious” and ran across the street to see Yuck.
They were so hip I think they felt they didn’t have to try.
Guys, you always gotta try.
If it isn’t obvious, my pick of the day is a band I’ve already highlighted. Please, go buy an album by Small Sins.
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Time for bed, then an early morning to plan my party prowl.
PS, can you tell I got a new iPhone with Hipstamatic?
As I’m about to get on a plane, I give you three more songs (and you say solitary men aren’t givers).
First, a fun tune by Army Navy (friends have mentioned the band).
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The second is a punky grrrrl offering by Colleen Green (let’s hope she doesn’t suck the way Best Coast did last year — yeah, I said it).
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And the final offering comes from one of my favorite bands, The Kills.
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And the next post will be from Austin.
Over and out.
And 792 MP3s later, I bring you the final song for your listening pleasure (for now). May I introduce you to buzz band Yuck.
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And that is that. As you read this I’m packing for my trip. 24 hours from now, I’ll be in Austin enjoying bands, beer and BBQ.
It’s good to be me.
Todays song comes from a band I’d never heard of until I caught them on the sampler. Please, meet Small Sins.
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So, do you believe they’ll be any good live?
(Sorry for the terrible pun; I’m a bit punchy.)
Today, Tony and SXSW brings you the letters “K” through “O”, specifically the buzz band Le Butcherettes.
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Okay, two girls rockin’ out is pretty f**kin’ hot, but let’s hope they can deliver the good.
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