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Various Venues - SXSW
Austin, TX 78701 Map This Location
(March 12-16, 2008)
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The Lemurs (1) 3/15/2008
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  Venue: Habana Calle 6
The venue (Habana Calle 6) was at capacity when I showed up and almost didn't get it, but fortunately I did about three minutes before The Lemurs started their set. The patio was completely full so I was forced to stand near the back, therefore I... Full Review
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Something with Numbers (1) 3/15/2008
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  Venue: La Zona Rosa
I made a last minute decision to see Something with Numbers based on two things about them (Australia and Rock). It turned out to be a lot different than what I was anticipating. Note to self: pay more attention when artists like Ryan Cabrera and Hanson... Full Review
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The Answer (1) 3/14/2008
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[What's the question?]   Venue: Latitude 30
The Answer was the other band I was looking forward to see perform at Latitude 30 for the UK showcase. The boys from Belfast Ireland came out and did what they do, played some rock music. The Led Zeppelin comparison is obvious in appearance and somewhat... Full Review
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J Mascis (1) 3/14/2008
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[Gibson and Me]   Venue: Mohawk Patio
J Mascis was another artist I was looking forward to seeing here at SXSW. I've never seen him play live and have been a Dinosaur Jr. fan for quite sometime. It's been a while since I've listened to the Dinosaur Jr. material, so I had a listen... Full Review
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Be Your Own Pet (1) 3/14/2008
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  Venue: Mohawk Patio
This is the type of music I would never listen to and the only reason I watched the show is because I was a little early for J Mascis. Be Your Own Pet is a really young band. They all looked like they were about 18, which they could be. The lead singer... Full Review
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In Case of Fire (1) 3/14/2008
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  Venue: Latitude 30
I was looking forward to this show, but for some reason it just didn't grab me by the balls like I thought it would. During the performance I was reminded of the Muse reference that was published on their myspace page. It was prevalent in a couple... Full Review
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People in Planes (1) 3/14/2008
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  Venue: Latitude 30
Depending on how you schedule your nights here at SXSW, it's a bit like speed dating. Catch a few minutes here of this band, a few minutes there of that band. I showed up a bit early for the In Case of Fire show and caught the last couple songs of... Full Review
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Heloise & the Savior Faire (1) 3/14/2008
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  Venue: The Ale House
I forgot my polyester. Well, maybe I didn't forget it, I just felt like I should be wearing it. Not that I used to ...I also felt like I should be making trips to the bathroom to do Coke, but I don't/didn't do that either . This was a fun... Full Review
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Shapes Have Fangs (1) 3/14/2008
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  Venue: BD Riley's
The first thing I thought when Shapes Have Fangs began to play was that they sounded similar to the Beatles. They played a cover song " Bad Boy " written by Larry Williams. It turns out the Beatles covered " Bad Boy " in the mid 60's... Full Review
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Yeasayer (1) 3/13/2008
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[Tribal Music for the Masses]   Venue: Emo's
Before I came out for the festival, I spent some (serious) time trying to figure out who I wanted to see. It's a rather daunting task because of the shear volume of bands performing, but so far it has paid off...especially tonight. When I listened... Full Review
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My Morning Jacket (1) 3/13/2008
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  Venue: Austin Music Hall
My girlfriend has their album "Z" and I listened to it several times through about a year or so ago. I thought it was pretty solid, but nothing spectacular. The My Morning Jacket live show is similar to their album...pretty solid. They are a... Full Review
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Yo La Tengo (1) 3/13/2008
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  Venue: Austin Music Hall
I arrived at the Austin Music Hall about an hour early for the My Morning Jacket show and Yo La Tengo were on stage when I walked into the venue. I'm not familiar with any of their music and apparently this wasn't the place to start getting familiar... Full Review
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Colour Revolt (1) 3/13/2008
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  Venue: Spiro's
I showed up about twenty minutes early for the Colour Revolt show and after drinking a few beers I needed to hit the head. When I walked into the restroom some dude was doing vocal exercises with an ipod on. We e e e e e e....Ya ya ya ya ya ya...He turned... Full Review
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Aaron Robinson (1) 3/13/2008
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  Venue: Habana Calle 6
I happened to be around during Aaron's sound check and was impressed with what I heard. So, I decided to watch him perform after checking out the Brother Kite. Aaron is a really good singer who has a lot of heart and it comes across in his music.... Full Review
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The Brother Kite (1) 3/13/2008
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  Venue: Habana Calle 6
The Brother Kite were certainly challenged by the size of the stage with their five band members. I found it interesting if not excessive that they had three guitar players. The lead singer who was a tall preppy type was playing the red Angus Young double... Full Review
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The Rascals (1) 3/13/2008
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  Venue: The Current Tent
I walked up during the middle of the set and only caught a couple songs. This young band from the UK has a pretty big sound especially considering there are only 3 band members. I'm definitely interested in checking out more from the Rascals. Check... Full Review
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Ketchup Mania (1) 3/13/2008
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  Venue: Brush Square Park
Over at the Japan Bash tent they were offering free sushi and drinks. Sushi happens to be my favorite food so there was no way I was going to pass it up. The offerings included an assortment of rolls along with salmon, tuna, some white fish, eel and a... Full Review
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R.E.M. (1) 3/12/2008
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  Venue: Stubb's
After years of listening to their music this was the first time I'd ever seen R.E.M. play live and I felt like a sixteen year old girl about to see Justin Timberlake. Well...maybe that's a slight exaggeration. Nevertheless, this was the show I... Full Review
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Dead Confederate (1) 3/12/2008
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  Venue: Stubb's
I'd be curious to know how they chose the name of the band. I listened to a bit of their music online before the show and thought it sounded pretty good. The feeling I got seeing Dead Confederate play live was that their music felt slightly haunting... Full Review
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Papercranes (1) 3/12/2008
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  Venue: Stubb's
The first few songs were ok, barely. And during the song with the lyrics "son of god" the female lead singer was straining to hit some of her notes and it sounded bad. I heard someone after the show say it sounded like someone dragging a cat... Full Review
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Johnathan Rice (1) 3/12/2008
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  Venue: Stubb's
I planned on camping out at Stubb's all night mainly to see R.E.M., so I figured I'd get familiar with some of the acts that are opening and bought Johnathan's album: Further North. I listened to the album several times and thought "this... Full Review
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Summerbirds in the Cellar (1) 3/12/2008
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  Venue: Stubb's
The Summerbirds were the first of four bands to play before the headliner R.E.M. kicking off the show around 8pm. There was only one song that stood out for me during the set. I don't know the name, but it was the one they played right after the lead... Full Review
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City and Colour (1) 3/12/2008
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  Venue: Brush Square Park
As I was heading over to the Canadian Blast showcase I could hear these really good vocals coming from the tent. Not sure if it was the City and Colour, I asked a few people watching the show and they confirmed it was. The City and Colour is basically... Full Review
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Cassettes Won't Listen (1) 3/12/2008
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[One Man Show]   Venue: Day Stage Cafe @ Austin Convention Center
At first; I was unsure how I felt about what I was experiencing. Let me explain. Cassettes Won't Listen is a one man show. (Jason Drake) He's got a guitar strapped on and a keyboard, drum machine and some other electronic equipment. Jason started... Full Review
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David Dondero (1) 3/12/2008
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  Venue: Day Stage Cafe @ Austin Convention Center
David came out and played the set by himself. The first song was titled “ Rothko Chapel ”. The second song’s title is a mystery and turned out to be my favorite of the set. The third song was “ All these fishies are swimming through my head .” This was... Full Review
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