Posted (Not) SXSW News: Todd P Plans Mexico Indie-Rock Festival, Skips SX to Austinist
After hosting four years of free parties over at Ms. Bea's on East 6th street, New York-based indie rock promoter Todd P must have a bee in his bonnet. He's given up on doing unofficial SX shows (for 2010, at least) and has put together a rather impressive festival near Monterrey, Mexico to be held during and just after SXSW on March 20-22.
Posted NPR Announces SXSW Day and Evening Showcases Featuring Sharon Jones, The Walkmen, and Sleigh Bells to Austinist
Today brought some big news from NPR - the public radio broadcaster will return to SXSW in 2010 for two stacked showcases for festival attendees that are sure to be a tough ticket.
On Wednesday evening, March 17, NPR kicks off night one of SXSW music at Stubb's BBQ (just after the Austinist/WOXY/BMI party wraps up across the street!) with Austin's Spoon, followed by performances from modern soul legends Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Seattle's Visqueen, The Walkmen, and the Danger Mouse/Shins side project Broken Bells in their live debut.
Posted Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival Announces 2010 Schedule; Sunday Fair Tickets Just $25 Until Monday to Austinist
On Monday, the
Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival announced their event schedule for the 25th Anniversary edition, to be held from April 15-18 at venues across the Austin Metro area. While there is much to discuss, it seems prudent to tip you to two big events with budget admission prices that may sell out quickly.
Spoon are hometown heroes in Austin, even if most of the band are now living in Oregon and Kansas. After headlining three nights there in July, Spoon will return to the main stage at
Stubb's BBQ on Wednesday, March 17 to headline the NPR showcase at
South By Southwest 2010. The concert will be streamed online on NPR's site and will also be simulcast on
90.5 KUT.
Posted Music: Our Top 15 Albums of 2009 to Austinist
Dave Longstreth's polarizing vocals and his ensemble's teetering, off-kilter support structure have always been interesting. This year, Bitte Orca proved their ability to be accessible as well as challenging.
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