There are a lot of live shows planned for SXSW 2010. Check out the Related Links below for the full schedule of showcasing bands for SXSW 2010.
The official South by Southwest website (sxsw.com) features a music player where you can listen to bands at this year's festival. NPR is also showcasing some of the festival's top bands. See related links for the NPR SXSW coverage.
The 2010 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival badges feature QR (Quick response) codes that allow attendees to scan the codes of people they meet and immediately upload their contact information. This reduces the need for business cards at the festival.
SXSW stands for South By Southwest, a mega event held in Austin, Texas every year.
SXSWi, Film and most Music showcases are not free, although there are many free things to go to during SXSW.
SXSW began as a music festival in Austin, Texas, in 1987. The Film Conference and Interactive Festival made their debut in 1994.
Answers from SXSW participants (as tweeted):@Carrie__White: one of my favorite bands this year: www.megarex.net
Stone Temple Pilots will be performing on Thursday, March 18 at 10:30 PM at the Austin Music Hall, as part of SXSW (South by Southwest) 2010. The concert will kick off their 2010 tour.
SXSW Flashback 2010 - 2010 TV was released on: USA: 19 August 2010 (Austin, Texas)
The Best Songs from SXSW, in Just Over a Tweet
The official South by Southwest website (sxsw.com) features a music player where you can listen to bands at this year's festival. NPR is also showcasing some of the festival's top bands. See related links for the NPR SXSW coverage.
SXSW 2010 is starting with its Interactive track on Friday, March 12. It ends on March 21 with its music track. See the Related Link for the full schedule.
I know that Alice in Chains, Rob Zombie, and Godsmack are.
Answer SXSW questions on Twitter for prizesIf you're attending the Interactive portion of SXSW 2010, look out for tweets from @Answersdotcom asking questions about SXSW. Tweet your answers to @Answersdotcom and win prizes at the event! Start looking out for SXSW questions on Friday, March 12th. Prize collection info will also be tweeted throughout the days of the Interactive conference.If you're attending...Planning to be at SXSW? If you're going to the Interactive track, get in touch with our very own Pickleshy (@Pickleshy on Twitter)! Along with enjoying the sessions, meeting folks and keeping us updated on Twitter, she'll be giving out the prizes too, so stay tuned.Have fun!
No he is not preforming at SXSW
He was a rock star who formed the band Big Star.He was going to perform with them at SXSW 2010 but died of Heart problems on 3/17/2010. He was 50.
Answers from SXSW participants (as tweeted):TimFrentz: Reel Injun Film Showing and Party 8pm above the Hideout Coffee Shop at 7th & CongressTimFrentz: Super Meet-up at Maggie Mae's on 6th at 6pm
First by playing in local bands then playing for professional bands that performed regularly.