Heading to South by Southwest
It will probably be easier to name of the bands and artists that WON’T be at South by Southwest in Austin, TX this week than to even begin trying to make a list of the ones I’m hoping to see. In fact I’m learning before I even get there that the most maddening thing about my upcoming SXSW experience is how much great music I will miss.
While I’m watching a band that I’ve wanted to see for years (let’s say, Slim Cessna’s Auto Club), there will be another band that I’ve wanted to see for years (maybe Whitey Morgan and the 78’s playing right down the street . . . within walking distance . . . for free . . . while they’re serving free beer . . . and free food . . .while the most beautiful women in the world (that being the one’s of the Texas persuasion) walk around enjoying the fact that they do not need to wear as much clothing as they did a month before.
It’s a good problem to have.
I’ve been trying to keep any itinerary thoughts free and lose so I don’t get frustrated trying to stick to some pre-ordained plan, but I know for sure it will all start off with the Hank III show tonight at Emo’s, and probably end sometime Sunday with me not wanting to hear one more note of music for a while, cursing large crowds, and nursing a gullet tortured and poisoned by bad diet and worse behavior.
Most of the interviews, reviews, and other SXSW content will likely not show up on the site this week, but next week when I can make sense of it all. This week sow, next week reap. But if you want, you can follow my daily activities on the Twitter Feed, and no, you don’t have to join Twitter, you can just watch. It will give you some insight into what I’m doing if you so care, music wise that is. I’ll keep updates on my bowel movements to myself.
–Triggerman Out.
March 16, 2010 @ 8:09 am
enjoy…
March 16, 2010 @ 9:00 am
yes, indeed…enjoy. looking forward to your thoughts on the week when all is said and done.
March 16, 2010 @ 9:23 am
I’ll definitely be out there for Slim Cessna. I have always wanted to see this band, regardless of what has been said. In my opinion they are one of the most original and electrifying bands out right now.
March 16, 2010 @ 10:39 am
I’ve heard that Slim Cessna is one of the best bands out there to see live. I just hope if I get out there to see them the venue and sound doesn’t suck.
March 16, 2010 @ 10:42 am
AWESOME – wish I was with you !!!
March 16, 2010 @ 2:10 pm
Awesome, I’m so jealous. Oh no I’m not – See you tonight. Tee hee!
March 16, 2010 @ 5:34 pm
Right on Triggerman, have a great time! We’ll be looking forward to hearing about it whenever you get a chance to put it all together.
March 16, 2010 @ 7:38 pm
HAVE A GOOD TIME..I DON’T TWITTER BUT I PLAY WITH TEXAS TWATS IF I WERE THERE..NEVER HEARD OF SLIM BECAUSE YOU HAVEN’T DONE A BLOG ON THEM..SHAME ON YOU..
March 16, 2010 @ 11:04 pm
I’ll get to do a blog on Slim Cessna if I get the see them.
🙂
March 17, 2010 @ 11:19 am
maybe you’ll get to see justin townes earle
March 17, 2010 @ 11:22 am
JTE is Friday!
March 17, 2010 @ 2:04 pm
Have a blast Brother! I look forward to hearing about the shows!