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Re: [bomp] Re: SXSW Bomp-worthy
Oh yeah, there are always a ton of day shows and "unofficial showcases"...my band usually ends up playing one whether we have an official slot or not. This year we're taking it easy, I guess--one "real" showcase and straight to the bar.
Many of these day shows are fantastic second opportunities to see bands that are otherwise scheduled at the same time as some other show you wanna' catch. Also a good chance to see 'em twice, or in an up close environment. And there's usually free beer.
Apparently there's some footage floating around of me and some other locals at a Mooney Suzuki in-store where the audience was crammed right up against the band. The Rezillos played at a record store once and so did the Stooges.
Then there's the pathetic downside. So-called "showcases" in the parking lot of a Garden Supply store. At a Mexican Sports Bar 6 or 7 miles north of downtown. Or on Wednesday afternoon before anyone arrives. Sadly, I am not exaggerating, this happens every year.
beyesn@aol.com wrote:
Hey Bob -
Most of the SXSW bands I mentioned are part of the official festival showcase, but a couple you may not have seen on the official schedule because they are playing "unofficial" splinter events.? Some bands, including The Ugly Beats, are playing both types of events.
A good list of these "side show" events can be found here: http://www.austin360.com/music/content/music/stories/2008/02/0221sxswside.html
(Also, my mentions do not constitute a critical endoresement!)
Can't wait to get down there...
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From: Bob Widenhofer
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Subject: Re: SXSW Bomp-worthy
Both the Boss Martians and the Donnas were here a couple years ago and both seemed to be on a serious 1970's kick with mixed results.? Boss Martians sounded kinda' like Cheap Trick so I stuck around.? The Donnas were doing a lot of dull hard rock so I left.? Anyone know whether their schtick has improved?
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Dollyrots and Baby Shakes?...Stems??...guess I'd better take a better look at the schedules.?
No Stooges and Buzzcocks this time, but there's always?*something* going on.
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An aside to Blair B: Teachers in Austin schools always get Spring Break during SXSW.? You might wanna' consider moving south....
beyesn@aol.com wrote:
The Boss Martians, Dollyrots, Baby Shakes?and The Donnas will also be in town playing....
Barry Eisenberg
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bomp-digest Tuesday, March 4 2008 Volume 2008 : Number 2151 This is the digest version of the Bomp list. ***HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE:*** Send an e-mail with the words "unsubscribe bomp-digest" to majordomo@xnet2.com or go to . Here's what people are yacking about in this digest: Re: [bomp] sxsw???? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 3 Mar
2008 06:45:42 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Widenhofer Subject: Re: [bomp] sxsw???? Compared to the past few years, he lineup is not *as* Bomp-worthy...but certainly worthwhile. I know the Cynics and Paul Collins Beat are returning, and they're on the same showcase as the Ugly Beats. Joe can verify, but I think the "Antones" appearance is an in-store at Antones Records, not at the bar called Antone's. I will plug the Wednesday night showcase at Red Eyed Fly for two reasons-- 1) Shameless self-promotion, The Bad Rackets are on the bill and b) Naked Raygun is headlining. See The Mullens if you have not already done so. Can't remember which night/venue but they're coming. Seems like I've missed several others, somebody please chime in. FRANK BRANDON wrote: i know joe can chime in
here----his ugly beats are playing at antones on saturday afternoon (last i heard) magic christian, muck and the mires, downbeat 5 are in town who else is around town during sxsw----what are the shows not to miss in addition to the above, plus roky, looking forward to seeing dale hawkins----50 years since susie q and he's still rockin' - --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ------------------------------ End of bomp-digest V2008 #2151 ****************************** ===================================================================== You've been reading bomp-digest, the digest version of the Bomp list. To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe bomp-digest" to majordomo@xnet2.com
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