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The New SonyMusic Independent Network (SIN) Debuts Exciting International Line-up at SXSW Music 2010

2010-03-14T20:45:35Z

SonyMusic Independent Network (SIN), the new independent services arm of Sony Music International, is excited to present SIN at SXSW on Thursday, March 18 from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm at Antone’s. The line-up features both emerging and established Platinum-selling international talent. Beverages and tasty Mexican food will be served. The event is open to all SXSW Music and Platinum badge holders, but is subject to capacity limits, so arrive early.

Bands showcasing at the event include:

Cassette Kids (SIN/Sony Australia)
Eva & the Heartmaker (SIN/Sony Norway)
Kate Miller-Heidke (SIN/Sony Australia)
Nneka (Decon/Epic)
Becca (SIN/Sony Japan)
Kasmir (SIN/Sony Denmark)
Karnivool (SIN/Sony Australia)

Hear some tracks on the jukebox at: http://bit.ly/SinSXSWJukebox

In addition to the daytime event at Antone’s, all bands are playing official SXSW showcases and other events, details of which can be found at: http://bit.ly/SinShowcasesSXSW. There will also be a complimentary calendar in the SXSW Big Bag that will include all the dates and times of SIN’s showcasing acts.

Downtown Hilton bed in deluxe room - discounted to $100/night! (3/16-3/19)

2010-03-14T20:32:38Z

Reposting this with updated info (the board got me a roommate for the first few nights, so thanks SXSW Baby!!).

Downtown, conference center Hilton bed - discounted to $100/night! (3/16-3/19)

I’ve got a free queen bed in a non-smoking room at the top floor of the Hilton, with access to the executive lounge with breakfast in morning, drinks and snacks in evening. This is the best hotel for the conference and in the heart of downtown.

http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/AUSCVHH-Hilton-Austin-Texas/index.do

Room rate comes to $164/person assuming an even split, but I’m willing to eat some costs to get this room share done with.

So $100/night gets you the bed - currently available the nights of 3/16-3/19 (checking out 3/20).

I’m a very clean web/software consultant from NYC (male, 35. gf is stuck back in NYC working).

-vas
vkottas at the gmail domain

It’s time to create the future! SXSWi Day Stage this Mon!

2010-03-14T13:30:52Z

Hello I am Ian Mitchell, CEO of eSee Technologies. Come see my presentation on Augmented Reality applications and mobile computing on Mon. the 15th, the Ides of March!, at the Interactive Day Stage Cafe.
This is my first year at the Interactive as a presenter and attendee. Our first product, heAR Austin, is an augmented reality guide to all of the activities going on this week. To access it from you Android or iPhone, download the LAYAR app from the iStore, http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/layar-reality-browser/id334404207?mt=8, or from Google Market.
I am also unveiling our first hardware product that you can take a look at here, eseetechnologies.com.

Come see me at 11:00AM at the Interactive Day Stage Cafe tomorrow!

Strummerville take over the British Music Embassy @ SXSW 2010

2010-03-14T07:50:56Z

What do Billy Bragg, The Foo Fighters, The British Music Embassy, the Strummerville family and legendary British filmmaker Don Letts have in common? All of these tastemakers in film and music will be celebrating Strummerville’s debut at this year’s SXSW Music and Film Festival.

Strummerville is a proactive charity, set up by family and friends in the wake of Joe Strummer’s death in 2002. Since then it has built a strong community network - offering otherwise unfunded bands and solo performers the chance to record, rehearse and play live. A regular feature at Festivals in the British Summer season, Strummerville’s work goes on all year internationally. Offering mentoring services, a magic bus on loan for gigs and tours, partnering with projects from Belfast to Bogota and a range of charities including The Amber Trust (helping blind and partially sited children enjoy music) and Jail Guitar Doors (helping prisoners gain access to guitars) Strummerville insures the spirit of the man who inspired its creation lives on in the most practical manner.

March 2010 marks Strummervilles’ debut at the internationally renowned SXSW Music and Film festival:

On the evening of Monday 15th March Strummerville will takeover the British Music Embassy. Hosted by Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters the night will feature performances from the infamous ‘National Treasure’ Billy Bragg in addition to some of Strummerville’s finest bands: Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Smokey Angle Shades, Beans on Toast, Nat Jenkins, The Good The Bad, and The Supernovas.

DEVO THE INTERNET AND YOU! Your input for SXSWi panel 3/16 Tuesday 3:30

2010-03-13T14:04:00Z

Join Devo (Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh), Warner Bros Records, and Mother Los Angeles in an exploration of how DEVO is using the internet.

Please post any suggestions or questions you may have for the band or the the panel.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=398243344551&ref=mf

Whether you’re a music maker, a music manager, a programmer, designer, information architect or just an unashamed music lover you’re going to want to join us in this spirited review of how we at Devo Inc. are using the internet and technology to reach out to a new audience, test Devo’s music and brand and explain the process of how we are aiming to make something for everybody now that De-evolution is real.

Bill Moulton - Mother Los Angeles
Gerald Casale - Devo
Mark Mothersbaugh - Devo
Jacob - Researcher, Mother
Jeremy Welt - Warner Bros. Records

Question about concerts @ SXSW

2010-03-12T13:09:13Z

Is it possible to get a ticket to just one music concert at SXSW, for one particular artist? Or do you have to have the music SXSW badge for *any of the shows? the one i am interested in purchasing a ticket for is:

Wednesday, March 17 at 12:00 AM @ the Speakeasy. it is for Adam Tensta’s show.

thanks so much!!

Where to Eat in Austin - Insider Recommendations

2010-03-13T09:12:01Z

Here is a great insider Austin restaurant list from local Austin Chef Rene Ortiz of La Condesa. He was just nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award.

Restaurant List
Find. Eat. Drink.

SXSW Eats

2010-03-13T09:11:29Z

Quick Guide

LET’S GET THIS STARTED! WHO DO YOU WANT TO SEE THIS YEAR!

2010-01-20T18:56:36Z

NOw that the 2010 preliminary list is out, who are you most excited to see? What bands are hot? Who’s awesome from where you’re from? Let’s get it started…

I’m excited for:
Kosha Dillz
Neon Indian
Fanfarlo
The Brunettes
The Chevelles
Mariachi el Bronx
and of course
Cheap Trick and Los Lonely Boys

Moreland & Arbuckle playing SXSW!

2010-03-12T14:45:29Z

Preview the Moreland & Arbuckle album here!

See the SXSW/M&A;poster here!

Music has the power to transport us: to carry us to mysterious places and explore new worlds.

On Flood, Moreland & Arbuckle’s debut release on Telarc International, a division of Concord Music Group, the rootsy, hard-driving group from Kansas takes music itself to places it’s never been. Featuring mostly original tunes, Flood presents a dynamic mix of thirteen acoustic and electric songs, each performed with all the subtlety of a passing freight train.

Ever since guitarist Aaron Moreland first met singer/harpist Dustin Arbuckle at an open mic jam in Wichita in 2001, Moreland & Arbuckle have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Along with Brad Horner on drums, the group features Moreland playing everything from National steel to a cigar box guitar, and Arbuckle singing and playing harmonica.

Moreland & Arbuckle are traditionalists and innovators at the same time, merging old school Chicago and Delta blues with garage rock sensibilities. While Arbuckle was mostly influenced by the Mississippi blues, traditional country music and bluegrass, Moreland grew up listening to everyone from Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath to Charlie Patton and Muddy Waters.