Danny’s SXSW Picks
By Danny on Mar 8 Filed In SXSW Add a Comment
That magical week in March is right around the corner, and I am stoked. Sweet Leaf is part of a ton of great parties with lots of good music flowing in. (More deets on Sweet Leaf’s Parties to come very quickly!) With that being said, I have some SX picks that I’d like to throw out there for y’all!
Don’t Miss!
DON'T MISS
The Austinist: Gonna Get Down VI at the Mohawk on Wednesday from 12 – 6pm. This is a day party that has been part of my SX experience for the past 3 years. They ALWAYS have bands that turn into my favorites after watching them, plus the sound at the Mohawk is incredible. Some of my favorite artists I’ve seen/learned about in the past include Toro y Moi, Kevin Devine, Washed Out, and Yukon Blonde!
This year is no different with the Windish Agency jumping on board! Be sure to catch the Givers (2:15) and Cloud Control (2:00pm). You won’t be disappointed.
Good Cause + Good Times!
Yumm!
Music by the Slice, presented by Home Slice Pizza, is an amazing 3 day series (3/17-19/2011) that takes place at, where else, HOME SLICE. Great pizza, music, and people. Their SX party is one I always try to attend. They have A+ bands and THIS YEAR all the profits from the events go DIRECTLY to Urban Roots, a sustainable farming program for young Austinites. Be sure to purchase some delicious pizza and a tasty Sweet Leaf Tea to help out a great organization!
Make sure to catch Telekinesis! at 4:40pm on Saturday the 19th. They are a fantastic band with great sounds that I have been a fan for a couple of years. Check them out playing MXTS in 2009!
Hip HOPPPP!
Our friends over at Knuckle Rumbler always throw some fly gigs, with the FRESHEST beats in town. Stop in on Friday the 18th and check out Das Racist, they’ll make you bounce.
Have some bands or parties you think are better? Hit us back in the comments section.
