south by southwest
SXSW Redux
Just a quick retrospective on South By Southwest 2010: Even with a badge, I found it was hard to get into some of the bigger shows if you didn’t get there early enough. I would say that this year there were a few big name bands, and a zillion unsigned bands/bands on small indie labels. … SXSW Redux
in like flynn
So I got to see Neon Indian last night, which was great. It was crowded though and smokey so I left after a few songs. Man. people in Austin LOVE to smoke cigs. They are all so oblivious about it too. They are just like “hey I’m Texas! Fuck y’all. Eat my smoke!” It’s annoying … in like flynn
one little two little three little indians
So internet access has been super sparse….but I promise an extensive recap of this entire trip when I get back on Monday. I’m going to see metric tonight, neon indian and the crystal antlers…a band that I only remember because they posted an craigslist a couple years ago that their van had been stolen with … one little two little three little indians
highlights
Paul Mitchell has a booth here and they are giving hand massages for $2. You know that I bought one…I would have paid 20 for it
not quite the opposite of north by northwest
I don’t know how I managed to wake up at 6 a.m. and catch my plane this morning, as I went to Casey Moore’s last night, got drunk off red wine and stayed until close. Hung out with Jonathan Sakas, Bree, Kelly(not the lifeguard kelly different one) and company…where we discussed the most popular tacky … not quite the opposite of north by northwest