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SXSW 2011 REVIEW: GREENHORNES
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I headed over to Antone’s with some friends late-night Wednesday, where it seemed most of the crowd was running on fumes and whiskey after their first full day of SXSW. Greenhornes came on, and the first thought I had was “They are a real rock band!” [...]
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SXSW 2011 REVIEW: REPTAR & DALE EARNHARDT JR JR
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REPTAR – All 4 guys in Reptar were in a constant state of motion during their set in the backyard of Yard Dog Art Gallery at the annual Schubas/Lincoln Hall party. Lead singer/guitarist Graham Ulicny was freakin’ out – in a good way – on [...]
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SXSW 2011 REVIEW: VILLAGE
This up and coming Chicago band played to a rambunctious crowd at Chupa Cabra on the Bourbon street of Austin (6th street). The driving bass with a touch of funk kept the thumbs tapping, while lead singer Stephen Uchurek wove interesting lyrics around the atmospheric, Johnny Marr-influenced guitar. It was a pretty loud set, but [...]
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SXSW 2011 REVIEW: TOUBAB KREWE
As the sun was setting in Austin, a line formed outside the Habana Bar backyard tent for the Nat Geo Showcase, anticipating the hot African beats and funky bass. Traditional rhythms give way to improvised jams as Toubab Krewe translates inspirations from West Africa and beyond into a sound that is truly their own. This Asheville, North Carolina-based group [...]
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SXSW 2011 HIGHLIGHTS… music and more
Washington @ Mohawk
Givers @ Mohawk
Abote Soul System @ 508 House
Greenhornes @ Antone’s
Steven Kellogg @ Antone’s
Reptar @ Yard Dog Art Gallery
Walk The Moon @ Yard Dog Art Gallery
Kopecky Family Band @ Yard Dog Art Gallery
Amy Lavere @ Swan Dive
Duran Duran @ Whitley
Tristen @ Mohawk
Wye Oak @ Mohawk
Toro y Moi @ Emo’s
Deer Tick @ Barbarella
OMD (feat. Moby [...]
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SXSW 2011 Day One Highlight: Washington – coming to a theatre near you
SXSW has grown far beyond a music conference, to encompass artists and players in the film and interactive industries and attract spring breakers and music fans from around the world. Most of those working here seem to be in a mode that’s part exploration, part self-promotion and plenty of party. There are many big names at [...]
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SXSW 2011 REVIEW: KOPECKY FAMILY BAND