SXSW 2010 (she and him,frightened rabbit,broken bells,hudson mohawke,the walkmen, JJ, holy ghost)

What an amazing time we had this year at SXSW. Long sun drenched days, longer nights of bright lights the best music in the world, and even better friends. I haven't left the comfort of my couch for two days for anything other than spaghetti, ice water, and popcicles....would I do it all over again....Where do I sign up?!
Here are some pics and a little playlist. 




































The Walkmen @ Stubbs


















She and Him @ Lustre Pearl


































Dagnushka and Boboskin @the Helloooooo.com house party.

Hands down the best part of the Weekend!
Props to Shok and Gilberto



















Jane from seaofshoes.com and my favorite Boboskin again... of
Jessicasmirror.com



















Keep an eye out for these guys...they killed it




















Frightened Rabbit @The Parish


















Broken Bells @ Stubbs







































I put some miles on these boys this weekend, not sure if I danced more
or chased around this pizza eating fool below..either way the chucks
dominated.







































Gilberto burning his tongue


















Hudson Mohawke @ The Parish

















Helloooooo.com house party...everyone who played was so
good. especially homeboy below.




















JJ @ Mohawk  ...Weirdest Live Show I've ever seen.


















Beautiful people beautiful weather



















Holy Ghost @ Malverde
Thanks Delfo, Malverde is incredible..scope all the green.


















White Widow @ Cafe Mundi






















MVaughn...gotta love this girl..







certainly not least..Willy closing it down
Cheers to everyone who came and played with us. It was one for the books for sure.
If I had only caught that XX show....hmmm


Phantogram @ Mohawk 3/17/10

The Love Language.

The Love Language- Lalita

The Love Language- Blue Angel

The Love Language- Sparxxx

The Love Language- Providence

Tonight @ The Cedar Street Courtyard 1AM.
Austin, Texas 4th & Lavaca

This NC group is RAD! Be Sure to Check IT Out

Edward Sharpe Home Remix

If you love this song like everyone does you are sure to enjoy this little twist.



















Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros- Home RAC Remix

Broken Bells

Danger Mouse and Lead singer of the Shins James Russell Mercer have gotten together to form Broken Bells. These tracks were leaked so grab yourself a little taste and get then go get the CD. It comes out tomorrow 3/9/10. Broken bells will be performing SXSW Wednesday the 17th 11:00pm @Stubbs. Should be just about perfect as The Walkmen come on around 8:45 followed by Spoon at 12:15. See you there.



















Broken Bells: "The High Road"

Broken Bells: "Sailing to Nowhere"

Broken Bells-"Vaporize"

Mark Linkous

Sparklehorse.. Truly one of the all time greats! His lyrics could be spoken with no music and still blow your mind. The statement left by Marks family was pretty amazing; “We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you.”
He died at 47. 
Sparklehorse-Sad And Beautiful World
To me, Sparklehorse always sounded like October. Or at least how October felt in Ohio. Beautiful, but sort of sad, knowing that Summer was over and winter was looming...the last of the bright colors, muted and fuzzy. But still the prettiness lingers. That is what October looks like in Ohio, and what Sparklehorse sounds like.

-The Swill Merchant






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