Austin Powered: The SXSW Blog tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2011:/sxsw//11 /img/atom_logo.png 2007-03-21T23:31:04Z Movable Type Enterprise 4.21-en SXSW: Sticky, Dirty, Salty, Stinky tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.7650 2007-03-21 18:29:29 2007-03-21T23:31:04Z There's no easy way to sum up a week without vegetables. There's plenty of one-sided banter, live audio and interviews on our daily SXSW podcasts. But, in short, here's what I'm still thinking a... Chris There's no easy way to sum up a week without vegetables. There's plenty of one-sided banter, live audio and interviews on our daily SXSW podcasts. But, in short, here's what I'm still thinking a...

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Continue reading "Shake It: The Stooges at SXSW" > ]]> 0 Last Night: Kings of Leon at Stubb's tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6699 2007-03-18 17:33:42 2007-03-18T23:07:59Z Click the photo to watch an audio slideshow of last night's show featuring live audio from KOL's set. Kings of Leon: After Palo Nutini; before Spoon; even more before The Stooges Would Meatfac... Chris Click the photo to watch an audio slideshow of last night's show featuring live audio from KOL's set. Kings of Leon: After Palo Nutini; before Spoon; even more before The Stooges Would Meatfac...

Continue reading "Last Night: Kings of Leon at Stubb's" > ]]> 0 6th Street-walking: Jibberjabbering With the Locals tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6696 2007-03-17 21:44:23 2007-03-18T02:52:36Z His hat says, "Fuck y'all I'm from Texas." His shirt says, "Drunk? Free Breathalyzer Test, Blow Here." And his body language says, "If you talk to me, I will spit on you." Excuse me, sir? [Loo... Camille His hat says, "Fuck y'all I'm from Texas." His shirt says, "Drunk? Free Breathalyzer Test, Blow Here." And his body language says, "If you talk to me, I will spit on you." Excuse me, sir? [Loo...

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Continue reading "Yo, I Just Saw Kirsten Dunst in the Elevator of Our Hotel" > ]]> 0 Chasing Amy Winehouse tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6694 2007-03-17 20:51:14 2007-03-18T13:41:24Z Last year, it was Lady Sovereign. This year, it was supposed to be Lily Allen. But boozy blues chanteuse Amy Winehouse was the name that emerged as the next hot U.K. diva-to-be at SxSW. We're hap... Niki Dandrea Last year, it was Lady Sovereign. This year, it was supposed to be Lily Allen. But boozy blues chanteuse Amy Winehouse was the name that emerged as the next hot U.K. diva-to-be at SxSW. We're hap...

Continue reading "Chasing Amy Winehouse" > ]]> 0 Riverboat Gamblers: Austin's own swings from the rafters...literally tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6691 2007-03-17 20:22:57 2007-03-18T02:47:27Z We figured that most of the people packed onto the patio at Red 7 on Friday, March 16, were there to see seminal punks J Church. The SxSW Pocket Guide listed "special guests" as the act that woul... Niki Dandrea We figured that most of the people packed onto the patio at Red 7 on Friday, March 16, were there to see seminal punks J Church. The SxSW Pocket Guide listed "special guests" as the act that woul...

Continue reading "Riverboat Gamblers: Austin's own swings from the rafters...literally" > ]]> 0 There's Something in the Water...Algae tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6690 2007-03-17 18:28:30 2007-03-17T23:45:04Z The water here in Austin isn't helping the delicious nappyness. It's simultaneously sticky and slippery, can leave a film, and leaves conditioner obsolete. And no matter how hard you try, that... Chris The water here in Austin isn't helping the delicious nappyness. It's simultaneously sticky and slippery, can leave a film, and leaves conditioner obsolete. And no matter how hard you try, that...

Continue reading "There's Something in the Water...Algae" > ]]> 0 Last Night: Perry Farrell's Satellite Party at Stubbs tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6689 2007-03-17 17:51:29 2007-03-19T10:31:59Z Stalking. Shimmying. Hands-on-hips swivels. Tight-ass visible through blinding glitter pants. Just play one of the old ones and we’ll eat out of your hands. Perry Farrell’s back catalog gives hi... Camille Stalking. Shimmying. Hands-on-hips swivels. Tight-ass visible through blinding glitter pants. Just play one of the old ones and we’ll eat out of your hands. Perry Farrell’s back catalog gives hi...

Continue reading "Last Night: Perry Farrell's Satellite Party at Stubbs" > ]]> 0 6th Street-walking: Jibberjabbering With Fight the Quiet tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6692 2007-03-17 17:44:04 2007-03-18T02:08:40Z Names: Chris Juargo (left) and Mikey Bielecki (right) Spotted: 6th. Chris, handing me a flier: Come to our show tonight. We're in a band called Fight the Quiet. Only if you let me take your ... Camille Names: Chris Juargo (left) and Mikey Bielecki (right) Spotted: 6th. Chris, handing me a flier: Come to our show tonight. We're in a band called Fight the Quiet. Only if you let me take your ...

Continue reading "6th Street-walking: Jibberjabbering With Fight the Quiet" > ]]> 0 Preaching to the Converted tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6688 2007-03-17 11:37:11 2007-03-17T23:09:51Z Click the photo for an audio slideshow for Rev.'s set. Please forgive my brevity, but I just fell asleep for 10 minutes with this computer on my lap and I can't afford to let that happen again... Chris Click the photo for an audio slideshow for Rev.'s set. Please forgive my brevity, but I just fell asleep for 10 minutes with this computer on my lap and I can't afford to let that happen again...

Continue reading "Preaching to the Converted" > ]]> 0 The Quotable Breakup Society tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6686 2007-03-17 09:34:37 2007-03-18T02:49:44Z On Friday, March 16, Phoenix-based band The Breakup Society rocked the patio stage at Habana Calle 6, during the Get Hip Records showcase. It was a miracle the garage/pop/rock band made the gig a... Niki Dandrea On Friday, March 16, Phoenix-based band The Breakup Society rocked the patio stage at Habana Calle 6, during the Get Hip Records showcase. It was a miracle the garage/pop/rock band made the gig a...

Continue reading "The Quotable Breakup Society" > ]]> 0 Iggy & the Stooges tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6685 2007-03-17 04:33:27 2007-03-17T23:14:40Z Our associate, Victoria Renard, was all up in Iggy's grill when The Stooges played (Seattle radio station) KEXP's broadcast from Austin City Limits. Click the photo for an audio slideshow. ... Chris Our associate, Victoria Renard, was all up in Iggy's grill when The Stooges played (Seattle radio station) KEXP's broadcast from Austin City Limits. Click the photo for an audio slideshow. ...

Continue reading "Iggy & the Stooges " > ]]> 0 Sheepish tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6653 2007-03-16 22:44:44 2007-03-17T04:13:38Z The Bravery slept through their set at the Village Voice Media Party But, I have to say, they appeared well groomed and clean. They probably got a shower this morning. Maybe that's why their s... Chris The Bravery slept through their set at the Village Voice Media Party But, I have to say, they appeared well groomed and clean. They probably got a shower this morning. Maybe that's why their s...

Continue reading "Sheepish" > ]]> 0 Oh, The Horrors tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6652 2007-03-16 22:03:10 2007-03-17T05:31:13Z Click the photo for an audio slideshow of The Horrors at the Village Voice Media Party at South By Southwest. The Horrors just played a three-and-a-half song set at La Zona Rosa. Frontman Feri... Chris Click the photo for an audio slideshow of The Horrors at the Village Voice Media Party at South By Southwest. The Horrors just played a three-and-a-half song set at La Zona Rosa. Frontman Feri...

Continue reading "Oh, The Horrors" > ]]> 0 Holy Shit: Slash, Perry Farrell, Tom Morello, Les Claypool, Wayne Kramer Onstage Together @ SXSW tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6590 2007-03-16 16:38:50 2007-03-16T22:07:24Z Like playing Guitar Hero, only REAL: Slash, Tom Morello, Les Claypool onstage early this morning at the Parish. Click on this shit for the full effect. Holy double motherfuck. I have so much... Camille Like playing Guitar Hero, only REAL: Slash, Tom Morello, Les Claypool onstage early this morning at the Parish. Click on this shit for the full effect. Holy double motherfuck. I have so much...

Continue reading "Holy Shit: Slash, Perry Farrell, Tom Morello, Les Claypool, Wayne Kramer Onstage Together @ SXSW" > ]]> 0 SXSW: The Daily Report for Thursday — Cold War Kids, Jesse Sykes and Pete Townshend tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6589 2007-03-16 09:51:11 2007-03-17T04:15:46Z Click the photo for an audio slideshow of Cold War Kids, featuring live audio from their set, Thursday evening, at South By Southwest. Check out SXSW: The Daily Podcast for more live audio fro... Chris Click the photo for an audio slideshow of Cold War Kids, featuring live audio from their set, Thursday evening, at South By Southwest. Check out SXSW: The Daily Podcast for more live audio fro...

Continue reading "SXSW: The Daily Report for Thursday — Cold War Kids, Jesse Sykes and Pete Townshend" > ]]> 0 The Trucks: No, they won't sit nice and be quiet tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6588 2007-03-16 06:08:51 2007-03-17T01:46:06Z "Move here! You guys can stay with me!" Such was the offer of an Austin native to Seattle synth-pop band The Trucks, who rocked the stage at Tap Room @ Six on Thursday, March 15. The four-piece ... Niki Dandrea "Move here! You guys can stay with me!" Such was the offer of an Austin native to Seattle synth-pop band The Trucks, who rocked the stage at Tap Room @ Six on Thursday, March 15. The four-piece ...

Continue reading "The Trucks: No, they won't sit nice and be quiet" > ]]> 0 6th Street-walking: Jibberjabbering With the Locals tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2007:/sxsw//11.6587 2007-03-16 01:49:21 2007-03-16T07:06:55Z Names: Mike (left), Jimmie (right) "spelled with ie." Spotted: 6th and Brazos, Austin. You live in Austin? How do you like it? It's kind of overrated. I'm thinking about moving. Jimmie, what'... Camille Names: Mike (left), Jimmie (right) "spelled with ie." Spotted: 6th and Brazos, Austin. You live in Austin? How do you like it? It's kind of overrated. I'm thinking about moving. Jimmie, what'...

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