[Dunn.Nope]

also, if you're not 21, you are probably not going to get into much. Except maybe the alternative press party and shows with the rise records bands.

[Dunn.Nope]

Originally Posted by SandManTEND13

Question about this, I can't go this year but what is the deal with wristbands or badges? I've always been curious about it. Can anyone pay to get a wristband or badge and get into the hard to get into shows?

Anyway, I hope I can go next year or soon!

Wristbands are sold to Austin residents only and the wearer only has access to the showcases. They also sold some at Waterloo Records. Badges get into everything except Artist Lounge, including keynote speaker, trade shows, etc. Wristbands (last year) were almost $500 cheaper than a badge. The order for getting into shows is badges-> wristbands, if there is a line. That is all I can think of for now.

[CultureCryWolf]

Come check out CULTURE CRY WOLF from Minneapolis if you're into bands like 311, Atmosphere, Sublime & Unwritten Law! We'll be playing the following shows at SXSW:

Thursday, 3/15 @ Whiskey & Ink (1:30pm)
Friday, 3/16 @ The Dizzy Rooster (1:30pm)
Saturday, 3/17 @ Chugging Monkey (10:55pm)

Like us on Facebook (/culturecrywolf) & listen to our full-length album in its entirety here: www.culturecrywolf.bandcamp.com (includes a track that features SIMS of DOOMTREE).

[spike4hand]

Splurged and gave myself a 50th birthday present of a music badge and a room at the Hilton from Thursday to Monday. Have spent probably close to 10-12 hours looking at stuff, and I'm still probably not halfway done - so much stuff.

Some showcasing bands I'm looking forward to: Off!, Pennywise, The Grannies, Turbogeist, Tacocat, Bombettes, Mujeres, Birthday Suits, The Hickoids, Glambilly, and so, so many more. Best looking overall showcases imo are the Saustex showcase on Thursday at Karma Lounge and the Dirtnap showcase on Saturday Night at Valhalla.

Day parties I'm in for are Devil Dolls Booking party on Friday (Biters and Riverboat Gamblers) and the Trouble In Mind party at Trailer Space records on Saturday (Hex Dispensers and Mean Jeans). Still need to spend some time looking at other day parties. Just noticed the Waterloo one that someone else mentioned. That's a pretty sick lineup.

Some noob questions for you veterans:

- With a badge, can I expect to have trouble getting into anything?

- For day parties - similar question. Do I need to RSVP if I have a music badge?

- Any other suggestions for noobs? Already know about sunscreen/good shoes/drinking lots of water.

[Cameronisonfire]

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...t-sxsw/123009/
This looks amazing.

[fbrrocks]

i could of gone i won a free trip but my parents said no this was how i won

[Wake Up]

all the shows I'm playing! would love to some of y'all out there.