Overheard
(Pictureplane at the Iron Gate): "Keep it real, people. This is real life." (Patron): "Is that the name of the band?"
Freeze Out
Austin woke up this morning to cloudy skies and 40 degree weather, which has put a significant damper on all the outdoor day shows on the east side. Crowds are
House Party
During SXSW, I've seen gigs in galleries, in grocery stores, even once in a Salvation Army store. But, this (free) show at the 21st Co-Op is something else altogether: it's
Shangri-La
Back on the east side, I wandered into the back garden of Shangri-La: one of many former drunk dives that have been rehabilitated into hospitable boites, complete with back patio
Tiny Time
They call this the "Tiniest Bar In Texas," but the vibe is anything but. Nice, big outdoor patio with $3 Lone Star tall boys and some fine country/blues onstage. Not
West Austin
East Austin may be this town's boho heart – with its art galleries and junkyards (some of which are indistinguishable) – but the west side has its share of delights,
Positively 6th Street
At 5pm on the Friday of SXSW, downtown Austin is filled with an overpowering din, the music seemingly coming from all directions. It's simultaneously scary and thrilling, like being at the
TO in ATX
The most amazing thing about Toronto's Holy Fuck, who are playing in a tent out back of the Galaxy Room on 6th St., isn't their beats, or their enthusiasm, or