I didn't feel too beat up this morning, probably because I only caught two performances last night. Around 10AM I hit Las Manitas for some huevos rancheros and a large glass of OJ (gotta stay ahead of the curve and load up on my vitamin C).
After breakfast I headed over to the Austin Convention Center to "officially" check into SXSW 2008. The badge line wasn't too bad--I'm sure the people traffic will pick up once everyone starts filtering into town. I then got a canvass bag of goodies, my official SXSW guide, and the almighty necessity--the pocket guide!
Weather-wise it's been a bit chilly at night (high forties). Today the sun is out though, and I think it will start warming up. If you're coming down to Austin and haven't left yet, I suggest bringing a light pair of sleeves for the evening's festivities.
At 3PM today I'll be interviewing Saul Williams (I'll post that chat as soon as I can--wireless internet permitting). At the moment, I'm plotting out my game plan for tonight. As it looks now, I'll be catching Corn Mo and the .357 Lover (9PM), Sons & Daughters (11PM), The Kills (12AM), and The Black Keys (1AM). Still haven't decided on my 10PM show yet.
Pic #1
(left to right): My badge, the must-have pocket guide, and the official SXSW guide
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The canvass bag (which my wife will use as her new teaching bag) and all the goodies that come inside.
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These brave volunteers will hand out badges and bracelets all afternoon. They won't get paid, but they will get to catch some shows later tonight.
Pic #4
This place wins the "bad idea of the year" award. It's a venue called Smokin' Music that pumps actual smoke from its walls (get it?). Last night I thought the place was on fire. Let's hope it doesn't catch fire though, cause if it does, no one will ever know.
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Bright blue skies! Weather's looking good!
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ok
if your seeing the black keys at 1am
you have to bring me something back
they are the band that got me into music. period
ive been listening to them since i was in 6th grade
and they have gotten better and better
just some info
their style is a sort of rough punk jazz, in my opnion anyway
on the new album, the songs are more clean
but if you have the old albums (yea their all really good, i have them all except their newest one)(and they have one coming out april 1)
their best song is from their upcoming album.. its called "strange times"
your in for a show if their the black keys im thinking
cant wait for more news man
PS!
but seriously though
if u get this comment by 1am or before
-i know u said the internet is slow-
u have to get me something and i will be forever in debt
thanks man