SXSW - WHO SHOULD I GO SEE? SERIOUSLY I NEED SUGGESTIONS

[CalmerThanYou]

go check out my buddies band Triple Cobra, not sure why they arent on the list above, but they are awesome.

[wmgaretjax]

i would start a Decemberists thread, but there aint no love for pretentious hyper-literate prog rockers on this board.

The worst part about decemberists fans is that they actually think they are literate. Relentlessly fetishizing mediocre storytelling hardly qualifies as being literary.

[sonofhal]

Dananananaykroyd. Not to be missed.

[Jon Blazed]

lol... AIDS Wolf

and Circle Jerks

[Pixiessp]

Already seen the Moaners, but I am going to go see Earlimart, it's been 6 years or so since I've seen them.

You haven't seen Earlimart in 6 years?

[Ardentbiscuit]

You should check out Rachel Ray's SXSW party.

This is only her second year and a great line up and free food and booze! Click link for more info on that.

The Hold Steady
New York Dolls
Airborne Toxic Event
Ra Ra Riot
Bob Schneider
The Cringe (her husband's band, good time to get some food)
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Semi Precious Weapons
The Thermals
The Pringles

http://www.rachaelray.com/travel/feedback/index.php

[bleep]

The Pringles is a great band name. makes me crave for some sour cream ones right now.

[ThunderInTheSky]

You haven't seen Earlimart in 6 years?

Yeah, not since 2003 with the Walkmen and Panthers

[Pixiessp]

I love them, obviously.

[sportsbunny]

The Hazards of Love is the forthcoming studio LP from the Decemberists. it is an hour long "(folk) rock opera". it tells the tragic story of Margaret and William. of course, Colin Meloy adds murder, abduction, and assault to make it much more entertaining. it's leaked to the internetz. go enjoy. buy. see them in concert as they will perform it in its entirety.

come to me for your Decemberists needs.

i would start a Decemberists thread, but there aint no love for pretentious hyper-literate prog rockers on this board.

Thank you!! I will check it out now - very excited.

[sportsbunny]

The worst part about decemberists fans is that they actually think they are literate. Relentlessly fetishizing mediocre storytelling hardly qualifies as being literary.

It has nothing to do with literature - it's good music. But to each his own.

[zenidogx]

The worst part about decemberists fans is that they actually think they are literate. Relentlessly fetishizing mediocre storytelling hardly qualifies as being literary.

nah, not really.

It has nothing to do with literature - it's good music. But to each his own.

that's more like it.


plus, some of the songs are hilarious. and Colin and I share the same love/hate relationship with LA.

[zenidogx]

shit! i missed the beginning of the Decemberists. apparently 6 percussionists for The Rake's Song. anyways, from what i heard - wow.

this tour is going to be one of those memorable ones.

[TonyWonder]

I'm going on Friday and Saturday...no wristband, but planning to see HEALTH, The Mae Shi, Vivian Girls, Ponytail, Abe Vigoda, Asobi Seksu, Beach House, Erykah Badu, Explosions in the Sky and more for FREE!

[Boourns]

How the fuck is it every media outlet failed to mention this:
http://sxsw.com/node/1261

If I had known, I would have gone.

He played "Babies"

[TBrown33]

Casxio

[eudaemonia]

How the fuck is it every media outlet failed to mention this:
http://sxsw.com/node/1261

If I had known, I would have gone.

He played "Babies"

You would've paid $600+ to see that 2 hr panel? It's only for badge holders.

[Boourns]

Oh, in that case, no.

Fuck badge holders up their stupid asses.

(maybe if there were a couple more Pulp songs in the mix)

[Harrisment]

I went to the Boys Noize show at The Light on Weds night and I got to fucking meet Alex aka Boys Noize! One of the best times I've had at a show and his set was killer.

[sportsbunny]

Did anyone see Adam Freeland's Live band? I saw their first show, it was in San Diego on Wed night - I loved it. You'd have never known it was the first show either.

[Apathetic00]

Thats awesome Harrisment, I too was there for Boys Noize and vouch that it was a great set. Also saw Adam Freelands too short of a live set at the Red Eyed Fly but was still stellar and then just saw his dj set yesterday night!!

Other noteworthy highlights:
Kanye West, Common, Erykah Badu, and Kid Cudi
Toxic Avenger
Hearts Revolution
Kissy Sellout
Little Boots
Flosstradamus - caught half set
Asobi Seksu - caught half set
Ponytail - just a happy accident I caught this set
Abe Vigoda
Turbo Fruits
Crocodiles
HEALTH!!!!!
Casiokids
Harlem Shakes

Big dissapointment: Kraak and Smaak
Apparently they needed more channels then the club could give them and left in a big huff.
Funny enough but the Vivian Girls were everywhere but not once did I get a chance to see them.

Got one last show tonight by Rusko @ Barcelona, all these bands and the only thing I have spent $$$ is food!

[orbit]

so far i've seen:

devo
department of eagles
black joe lewis
the thermals
arkells
sam roberts
delta spirit
black lips
primal scream (bobby was giving us high fives the whole show)
obits
handsome furs
passion pit
cut off your hands
nasa
glasvegas
echo and the bunnymen
peter bjorn and john
grizzly bear
dinosaur jr
vivian girls
chairlift
asobi seksu
annuals
electric touch
white lies
razorlight
pj harvey
echo and the bunnymen, again.

all of those were full sets, except vivian girls. i didn't want to see some bands (white lies, razorlight, etc) but then again, they were playing before others like pj harvey so i couldn't avoid them.

highlight: pj harvey.

[Daft Fro]

Aww, SXSW is over eh? was gonna suggest The Octopus Project. Seriously my favorite band from Austin.