[Kapa73]

SXSW 2012

List of Bands

Didn't see a thread for this year, so I thought I'd start one.

Are you going?
Is it your first time?
Who are you really looking to see?
Where are you staying?
Best venues for shows?
Tips for staying out all night?
Best places to eat?
Best things to see while in Austin - attractions, record stores, unique places?

[cwhit412]

I'm hoping to go next year or the year after. It's one of my dreams to go and stay the week there, not to mention that I have a few friends that have offered me hospitality while I'm down there.

[xdielanx]

If you don't go nuts for Code Orange Kids you are gay.

[Kapa73]

Don't know about Code Orange Kids, but I'm open to new things (hence the reason for going)

I'm a first timer. I am driving in from Minneapolis for the week with 5 friends. We don't own badges, so we're checking out as many free parties and open showcases that they'll let us into. Current list of bands is as follows:

Dead Confederate
Cotton Jones
The Shins
Such Gold
Early November
Built to Spill
Polica
Diamond Rugs
DOOMTREE
Right Away Great Captain
Kev. Devine
River City Extension

and others...

Anyone experienced with the festival that has some worthwhile pointers - I'd love to hear em!

[Wake Up]

i'm playing a couple shows! :)

[PirateSkater182]

Yes, I'm going!

This will be my 5th year

I look forward to a few showcases, but the fun is always catching bands you've never heard of on a whim, because they're always in your face everywhere you go. It's amazingly fun.

I'm staying a friends apartment, but most people book hotels months in advance.

Best venues, that's a hard question, because some are pretty much you're never getting in without wristbands or badges. You have to litterally camp out to get into Stubbs, Red 7, Emo's and places like that. Some of the easy to get in ones arent really the best, but always fun. I usually check out whatevers not too packed.

Tips for staying out all night? Don't drink all day...

Check out Wahoo's Fish Taco, ANY BBQ spot, Double Daves for pizza, or just any place on the side of the road.. it's crazy how good the food is all over the downtown area.

You'll be in the heart of downtown for SXSW, so you'll see the capital building. If you get out that area to explore, the Lake Travis area, Barton Springs, Zilker park are usually where I take people who have never been there. Ask any local, and they'll be excited to show you any cool spots. Very friendly city.

[aboyandhiscurse]

i really wanna go this year but there's no way i can afford it. i just wanna see anamanaguchi.

[JamieTheSonger]

I'm going next year, perhaps.

[Kapa73]

Originally Posted by PirateSkater182

Yes, I'm going!

This will be my 5th year

I look forward to a few showcases, but the fun is always catching bands you've never heard of on a whim, because they're always in your face everywhere you go. It's amazingly fun.

I'm staying a friends apartment, but most people book hotels months in advance.

Best venues, that's a hard question, because some are pretty much you're never getting in without wristbands or badges. You have to litterally camp out to get into Stubbs, Red 7, Emo's and places like that. Some of the easy to get in ones arent really the best, but always fun. I usually check out whatevers not too packed.

Tips for staying out all night? Don't drink all day...

Check out Wahoo's Fish Taco, ANY BBQ spot, Double Daves for pizza, or just any place on the side of the road.. it's crazy how good the food is all over the downtown area.

You'll be in the heart of downtown for SXSW, so you'll see the capital building. If you get out that area to explore, the Lake Travis area, Barton Springs, Zilker park are usually where I take people who have never been there. Ask any local, and they'll be excited to show you any cool spots. Very friendly city.

Thanks for the response! Considering I wont be a badge/wristband holder, would suggest I really don't count on getting into a showcase at these venues at all? Or is it just difficult to get in during the evening? Any help on this would be great.

Edit: and how do you "check out" what's not too packed? Just walking by it or do you consult a website that gives you good info?

[PirateSkater182]

Originally Posted by Kapa73

Thanks for the response! Considering I wont be a badge/wristband holder, would suggest I really don't count on getting into a showcase at these venues at all? Or is it just difficult to get in during the evening? Any help on this would be great.

Edit: and how do you "check out" what's not too packed? Just walking by it or do you consult a website that gives you good info?

The showcases for labels are SOMETIMES hard to get into. You just really have to give it a shot. I got into the Equalvision showcase last year by walking up and showing my ID real quick. The ones that are at like Red 7 or Emo's with every popular band playing all at one show is SO hard to get into to. The best thing to really do, is search bands facbook and see when they're playing. If they're playing a very large place, it could be easy. If it's really small, get there early and hope it works out.

As far as checking stuff out, I walk into a lot of bars and see how the place is. If it's not that cool, I just keep going. That's the fun of it. You might catch some really good live music you've never heard before.

Edit: There WILL be lots of free shows in the areas on the other side of the downtown/I-35 gated in with massive acts all day as well. Two years ago, I saw Fucked Up, Andrew WK, and Gwar all in a row for free with free beer. It ruled so hard. These will be called the "Mess With Texas" North and South Stages.

[Dustin Harkins]

I'm hopefully going. I play in Dallas on the Saturday of SXSW so I'm gonna have to miss that night. :/ But I wanna go to other days of it for sure. It was really fun last year. I went to the same EVR showcase he did ^ and it was awesome.

I can't even begin to list the acts I want to see, haha. But one of the main ones is Talib Kweli. His Black Star performance in Dallas was incredible, and i really wanna see a full solo performance.

[imarealboy21]

all i want in my life is to go to this festival thats it

[DevinDomino]

Can't wait for the music and movies. Can do without the tourist.

[Kapa73]

Originally Posted by DevinDomino

Can't wait for the music and movies. Can do without the tourist.

move.

[DevinDomino]

Originally Posted by Kapa73

move.

Why should I move when it's much more efficient for people to act respectable of the city, comprehend the mechanics of a GPS, and not complain about how crowded the streets are when they're half the reason they are to begin with?