No doubt you've already heard about the sexy SXSW showcase we're throwing in Austin this Saturday with Flying Dog, ESL and Durkl...well, thanks to the wise savants at Indiefeed.com (partial media sponsors of the event and the world biggest/coolest single-track podcast in the universe) you can actually hear some of the bands literally also. So...
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In meantime, we're all headed down South to the Southwest. We asked the bands (15 of them!) who are playing at the Saturday shindig to tell us some stuff they're superExcited about for this week of madness and this is what they said:
Meredith Bragg:
The first moment I have I'm going to (a) get a breakfast taco and (b) attend the Flatstock poster show. Both of these are mandatory SXSW experiences.
(ed: Also, check out this new song by Meredith: his first since 2007!)
Ryan of Bluebrain:
On the drive to Austin, the minimarts that we are familiar with here in DC (7-11, etc) gradually begin changing into something called Love's. The quality of the products don't necessarily improve, but I have to believe that seeing the word 'love' so often positively effects my outlook on life.
Laura Burhenn of Mynabirds
hey loves!
Dan from Deleted Scenes:
I'm looking forward to getting some serious reading done on the drive down to Austin.
Matthew Hemmerlein
These are things that I`m excited about.
- Hearing dope new music from people I've never heard.
- Making music for people I've never met.
(He should have added. 3. Hanging out with more camera crews:
)Matty T from Tennis System:
I'm excited about the house party we're throwing down the (2917 east 14th street austin, tx 78702) and for the eats. Everyone has been telling me how amazing the food is.
Lucy Loss (Carole Greenwood) of the Beatins:
Laughing Man is most excited about the sunshine and cheap mexican food..also just being around so many great bands and taking in the experience. We can't wait!
Sticken City didn't answer but they're probably most excited about playing for the first time in the USA, giving away an EP for free and debuting their new video:
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/10047687[/vimeo]Kevin from the Dance Party:
We are most excited about the Alamo, shredding it, ripping it, booming in public, pumping aluminum while pumping tunes, metal mania, and getting out of our hotel room for the first time in a few months. Drew also has a buddy who runs a dope bratwurst stand at SXSW, so we are also really stoked about that. Remember the Alamo.
Attached is a picture from a recent photo shoot we did in LA at our hotel room from the future.
I also attached a LIVE recording of a new song called "Body Language" we did at a Blue Microphones demo. The studio version of this song will be on our new record we are currently working on out in L.A. for HellYa! Records/ Atlantic Records.
May Tabol of Pree:
Excited about fun in the sun and (hopefully!) another Hanson sighting at Iron Works BBQ.
Previously in Misc/Awesome:
- 12/28: Terrible Boyfriend/ Girlfriend Generator.
- 12/1: The John Waters Advent Calendar-it starts today
- 11/28: It Chooses You: All I Want for Christmas is Everything from Miranda July's Pop-Up Shop
- 11/3: Things I'd Move to Minnesota For
- 9/6: PHOTOS: Maloof $$ Money Cup
- 9/2: PHOTOS: Chantilly Model Train Show
- 9/1: Libby's List: 5 Things I Want Right Now...
- 8/22: PHOTOS: Best Friends Day
- 8/10: PHOTOS: Lawn Mover Racing, Eastern Seaboard Regionals @ Bowles Farm
- 7/26: Special List: Things the BYGays Want Now That We Can Marry In DC (and NY!)
God loves a cheerful giver.
I've been here since Thursday and it's awesome.
good luck down there guys!