12:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Lubbock New West Texas Music
52 Attendees
Location
Momo's
About Join Visit Lubbock on the beautiful rooftop at Momo's overlooking West 6th Street (above Katz's) for the Lubbock New West Texas Music Party, spotlighting great new music from Legendary Lubbock. The afternoon party will highlight performances by some of the most recognizable Lubbock artists, including Kenny Maines of the Maines Brothers Band, singer/songwriter Andy Eppler, Amanda Shires of Thrift Store Cowboys, and the Cary Swinney Trio.
Tags Music Badges Only
12:30 PM
to 3:30 PM
The Belfast Nashville Songwriters Party
110 Attendees
Location
Latitude 30
RSVP Required Click here
About Lost Brothers, Ben Glover, Bap Kennedy, Eilidh Patterson, Ken Haddock, Anthony Toner, plus Nashville artists from the "Ten out of Tenn" tour + some fine food and drink for party guests
Tags Music Badges Only
3:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Canadian Blast BBQ
283 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: East Tent
About SXSW Music wouldn't be the same without Canada starting the party! Join us for grub, libations and the freshest north-of-the-border tunes, at the 4th annual Canadian Blast BBQ in Brush Square Park. This year we bring the house down with Shout Out Out Out Out, Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains, Mother Mother, Beast, Two Hours Traffic and Arkells.
Tags Music Badges Only
5:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Austin Sister Cities International Music
62 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: West Tent
About Austin, Texas is a member of Sister Cities International, an organization which promotes cultural and music exchanges as important tools to achieve global understanding. Come on down for some Texas barbeque and enjoy fabulous international music from Norway, Japan and Mexico. Let's do our part to rock out from the same global sheet of music!
Tags Music Badges Only
5:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
British Music @ SXSW Launch Party
253 Attendees
Location
Latitude 30
RSVP Required Click here
About Dananananaykroyd, The Electric City, Slow Club. Hosted by Nic Harcourt. This launch event for the British programme at SXSW is by invitation only.
Tags Invite Only
6:30 PM
to 8:30 PM
Music Fest Welcome Dinner
30 Attendees
Location
Four Seasons Ballroom
About Ease into SXSW at a special networking event at the Four Seasons Hotel. This four-course dinner features a cash bar; advance reservation and payment is required.
Tags Music Badges Only
11:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Flatstock Poster Show
164 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About Flatstock 20 will display the works of more than 100 artists from across North America and the globe. Posters representing decades of styles, colors and techniques will be on display and for sale as well as additional merchandise. Show up early and be ready to be overwhelmed with amazing posters. (You might want to bring some dough since you won't want to leave empty handed!)
Tags Open to public
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Authentic Records and Hey Cole Presents
119 Attendees
Location
Soho Lounge
RSVP Required Click here
About oin Hey Cole Presents and Authentic Records as they present music from up-and-coming artists including April Smith and the Great Picture Show, The Josh Davis Band, Anthony Fiumano and the Medicine Chest, She Swings, She Sways, Readymade Breakup, Bonne Finken and others. Great music is just one reason to join us - we'll have a generous open bar and free food.
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
College Day Party
162 Attendees
Location
Flamingo Cantina
About Team Clermont and Utne Reader present the official College Day Party featuring music by Mirah, Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Modern Skirts, Slaraffenland, Telekinesis, Ruby Isle, Rafter (DJ Set), and Loney Dear featuring Wildbirds & Peacedrums.
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 3:00 PM
Memphis Music Foundation
79 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: West Tent
About From the city where Legendary Music was born, the challenge has been made: The Best Music and BBQ at SXSW are from Memphis. Enjoy BBQ direct from Memphis, cooked by our own BBQ master. Presentations by Big Star drummer Jody Stephens and Ardent Recording artist Jump Back Jake, Hustle and Flow director Craig Brewer and MTV $5 Cover band, Two Way Radio, and much more.
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Sounds Australia House
114 Attendees
Location
Friends
About C'mon down (under) and enjoy a great event"?Aussie style! The party kicks off with six daytime performances, followed by official Aussie SXSW showcases at night. Enjoy two great Aussie traditions"?music and hospitality. We'll also be raffling off a pair of roundtrip tickets to Australia courtesy of Qantas Airlines! Don't forget to say G'day! Artists performing include Lenka, The Boat People, An Horse, Andy Bull, Birds of Tokyo, Red Riders, and many more!
Tags Music Badges Only
2:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Kerrang! Magazine
196 Attendees
Location
The Wave
RSVP Required Click here
About The planet's biggest Rock magazine, the planet's most kick-ass game and a line-up to save your sister from! Oh and did we mention a few beers to boot! See you down the front with: Enter Shikari, The Bronx, Attack! Attack! (UK), Rolo Tomassi and Frank Turner. By invitation only.
Tags Music Badges Only
2:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
New Music From Northern Ireland
135 Attendees
Location
Latitude 30
RSVP Required Click here
About Fighting With Wire, In Case Of Fire, The Beat Poets, General Fiasco, Skibunny + some fine food and drink for party guests.
Tags Music Badges Only
3:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Oklahoma Film & Music
48 Attendees
Location
Palm Door
About Sax, Clogs & Rock-n-Roll"?Woody Guthrie to the Flaming Lips"?American Idols to country music icons. Oklahoma is full of musical talent in every variety. And whether you're a small town singer or a superstar, Oklahoma is a great place to show "?em what you've got. Around here, the costs are low, the location is central and the livin' is easy. Music and Platinum badgeholders are invited to join us for original Oklahoma music, food and drink.
Tags Music Badges Only
4:30 PM
to 8:30 PM
Sounds From Spain
126 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: West Tent
About Don't miss it! It's the freshest thing at SXSW! Authentic paella, sangria, Spanish beer and wine.... plus great new music from La Habitacion Roja, Las Coronas, Nacho Vega, SFDK, The Right Ons, and Underwater Tea Party.
Tags Music Badges Only
11:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Flatstock Poster Show
135 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About Flatstock 20 will display the works of more than 100 artists from across North America and the globe. Posters representing decades of styles, colors and techniques will be on display and for sale as well as additional merchandise. Show up early and be ready to be overwhelmed with amazing posters. (You might want to bring some dough since you won't want to leave empty handed!)
Tags Open to public
11:30 AM
to 5:30 PM
Sonicbids Party
207 Attendees
Location
Maggie Mae's
About Don't miss Sonicbids' Official SXSW Party (presented by Armed Forces Entertainment) at Maggie Mae's: free drinks, free food, amazing music, and some really sweet goodie bags for attendees!
12:00 PM
to 7:30 PM
Aussie BBQ
397 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: East Tent
RSVP Required Click here
About The annual Aussie BBQ is back with free food and drinks, plus performances by The Boat People, The Red Riders, The Fumes, Gabriella Cilmi, Josh Pyke, The Grates, Temper Trap, The Drones, Youth Group, My Disco, Birds of Tokyo, and Infusion. SXSW badgeholders without RSVPs are welcome
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Food
12:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Live 88.5 Big Money Shot
42 Attendees
Location
The Velveeta Room
RSVP Required Click here
About Check out some of the best unsigned talent from the Great White North! Newcap Radio and LiVE 88.5 FM in Ottawa, Canada present the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot party with performances from Sojourn, Tim's Myth, Loudlove and St. Joe's Mission. SXSW badgeholders without RSVPs are welcome
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
SXSW Music Stimulus Party
116 Attendees
Location
The Parish
RSVP Required Click here
About Graphic Sound, Luck Media & Marketing, Blaster Records, and TMG Music present this must-attend event with premium open bar, buffet food and an incredible line-up of live music including country artist and Next Big Star Winner "Brother Trouble", songwriter Mark Collie, reggae artist David Kirton, Josh and The Empty Pockets, 16 Second Stare, Dave Ritz, Teri Catlin, Phoenix Block, plus the Gigi DeNisco Band. SXSW registrants please RSVP
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
T(ea) For Tennessee
139 Attendees
Location
The Tap Room at Six
RSVP Required Click here
About T for Texas? T(ea) for Tennessee! Come see the Next Big things in music and technology from Nashville and beyond all while enjoying some Southern hospitality including complimentary Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, biscuit bar and prizes including Fishman gear, Toontrack software and more. Presented by MoonToast.com 12:15 - In the Round with Jedd Hughes, Jeremy Lister, Matthew Perryman Jones, Trent Dabbs and Katie Herzig 1:00 - Sarah Siskind 1:30 - Kyle Andrews 2:00 - Madi Diaz 2:30 - Daniel Martin Moore 3:00 - Those Darlins 3:30 - The Ettes 4:00 - The Features 4:30 - Howlies 5:00 - Jessica Lea Mayfield 5:30 - How I Became the Bomb
Info nextbignashville@mac.com
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Food, Free Swag
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Underage Party
38 Attendees
Location
Momo's
About Ever wonder why the music of the 50s and 60s retains its power? Because it was pure rock & roll made for young people by young people! Along the way the music grew up, got older and wiser, and lost its youthful vitality. NAMM's Wanna Play? and Blastbeat invite you to come hear 15 bands from across the United States with musicians aged 21 and under will perform in wildly diverse genres ranging from hiphop and indie to electronica and blues.
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
Village Voice Media Party
240 Attendees
Location
La Zona Rosa
About Village Voice Media presents The Showdown 2009. Join us on Friday, March 20th at La Zona Rosa from noon to 5 p.m. Featured performance by Cursive and many more!
Tags Music Badges Only
12:20 PM
to 6:00 PM
SFxSXSW
264 Attendees
Location
Antone's
About Talking House, The City of San Francisco, and The One and Only LIVE 105 present free drinks and SF's hottest bands on 2 stages: Vetiver, Or The Whale, The Federalists, LoveLikeFire, Botticellis, Dizzy Balloon, Sleepy Sun, The Stone Foxes, Maus Haus, HOTTUB! Stick around for the evening show: The Morning Benders, the Matches, The Lovemakers, Scissors for Lefty, Loquat, When Girls Collide!
1:00 PM
to 5:30 PM
Berklee College of Music Party
84 Attendees
Location
Friends
RSVP Required Click here
About Berklee College of Music presents its 4th annual SXSW party featuring performances by Berklee, Berkleemusic, and Heavy Rotation Records alumni and student artists. Acts include Melissa Ferrick, Annie Lynch and the Beekeepers, The Hollow Sound, Kid:nap:kin, Ma'ayan Castel and more. Hosted by Sarah Sharp. Show your SXSW badge for entry or rsvp
Tags Music Badges Only
1:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
D'Addario Day Party
65 Attendees
Location
The Rusty Spur
About D'Addario, in association with The Viper Room, Swing House, The Musebox, presents free guitar stringing, intonations and set-ups - wine tasting - food, games and free swag for the musician in need. Also featured are electric and acoustic sets TBA.
Tags Music Badges Only
1:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
Little Steven's Underground Garage
232 Attendees
Location
Antone's
RSVP Required Click here
About Purveyor of all things garage rock, Little Steven Van Zandt spotlights the very best with The Magical Mystery Mondo Matinee, with a stellar line-up including The Urges, The Cocktail Slippers, The Chesterfield Kings, The Krayolas, Roy Head, and The Arc Angels. Plus 60's swinging go-go dancing from the Garage Girls A Go-Go. Join us early for a lunchtime feast & complimentary drinks.
Tags Free Alcohol
2:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
Metal, BBQ & Booze
112 Attendees
Location
Soho Lounge
About Let's make SXSW 2009 as loud as possible! Join SPV Records along with Heavy Hitter Inc., Metal Maniacs magazine, and Rive Video Promotions for an afternoon of beer, barbecue and METAL! Help celebrate the vitality of the heavy music scene while reconnecting with the people who make it all happen
2:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Showcasing Scotland
180 Attendees
Location
Latitude 30
RSVP Required Click here
About Come On Gang, Found, My Latest Novel, The Pictish Trail, Twin Atlantic + TexMex finger food and drinks for party guests.
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
New Zealand Party
234 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: West Tent
RSVP Required Click here
About Join your favorite Kiwis for a night of music, beer and fine wine courtesy of Kim Crawford Wines. Featuring music from Cut Off Your Hands, Elemeno P, Midnight Youth and Bang Bang Eche
Tags Music Badges Only, RSVP, Free Alcohol, Free Swag
10:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Austin Record Convention & Texas Guitar Show
112 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About New for 2009, SXSW presents the Austin Record Convention and Texas Guitar Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22. All under one roof, it's South Buy Sell Trade! The largest show of its kind and more than 30 years strong, the Austin Record Convention brings together dealers and buyers from around the world. With titles from as far back as the 1930's, you'll find countless 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, posters and collectibles. Also garnering 30 years of respect and success, the Texas Guitar Show is a true buy-sell-trade event. Bring your musical instruments to sell, trade, or have appraised. Buyers will find everything (new - used - vintage) from guitars, amps, banjos, mandolins, effects, memorabilia, sound gear, parts, drums, violins, books and accessories.
Tags Open to public
11:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Flatstock Poster Show
141 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About Flatstock 20 will display the works of more than 100 artists from across North America and the globe. Posters representing decades of styles, colors and techniques will be on display and for sale as well as additional merchandise. Show up early and be ready to be overwhelmed with amazing posters. (You might want to bring some dough since you won't want to leave empty handed!)
Tags Open to public
12:00 PM
to 5:30 PM
MPress Records
123 Attendees
RSVP Required Click here
About Join MPress Records for an afternoon of free cocktails, free food and amazing music! Performances by Katie Costello, Gregory Douglass, Melissa Ferrick, Seth Glier, Amy Speace & The Tearjerks as well as Rachael Sage & The Sequins. There will also be giveaways courtesy of our sponsors Music Dish, Online Gigs, A to Z Media, and Planetary Group. Don't miss out!
Tags Music Badges Only, RSVP, Free Alcohol, Free Food
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
SXSeattle
247 Attendees
Location
Palm Door
RSVP Required Click here
About Seattle's music scene is as vibrant and eclectic as ever, having outgrown the image of simply being the home of "grunge". Get your party on with our stellar line-up of artists who are making waves this year, including Blue Scholars and Common Market, Past Lives, Barcelona, Natalie Portman's Shaved Head, New Faces, Mt. St. Helen's Vietnam Band, Dynah and Hey Marseilles. Free Caffé Vita Coffee, Pacific Northwest food and free beer!
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 3:00 PM
Yorkshire Launch Party
147 Attendees
Location
Latitude 30
RSVP Required Click here
About Wild Beasts, Sky Larkin, Rolo Tomassi, Paul Marshall, Talk To Angels + some fine Yorkshire themed food and drink for party guests.
Tags Music Badges Only, RSVP, Free Alcohol, Free Food
1:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Birthright Israel NEXT + JDub Records
75 Attendees
Location
Copa Patio
About Relax and recharge before the last night of SX at Birthright Israel Next & JDub Records' "Rest Stop"? on Copa's beautiful outdoor patio. JDub bands and friends - Deleon, Golem, Fools Gold, and Girls in Trouble - will provide the perfect soundtrack for guests to nosh on bagels (with the works!) flown in especially for you from NYC. Free drinks and good times included.
2:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Q Magazine
208 Attendees
Location
The Parish
RSVP Required Click here
About The UK's leading music magazine and the best for new music! Q Magazine in association with Guitar Hero World Tour present: You Me At Six, Pete &the Pirates, Jay Jay Pistolette, Fanfarlo and The Delta Spirit. Invitation only.
Tags Music Badges Only
2:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
Reeperbahn Festival Party
111 Attendees
Location
Habana Calle 6 Patio
RSVP Required Click here
About Get a taste of Hamburg's Reeperbahn Festival, from the city where the Beatles launched their career and home to a proud tradition of showcasing cutting edge music from around the world. Delicious German BBQ and beer, international music and the chance to win your own Reeperbahn Festival experience for September 2009! SXSW badge holders should RSVP
Tags Music Badges Only, RSVP, Free Alcohol, Free Food
3:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
The Best Of The Northwest
151 Attendees
Location
Latitude 30
RSVP Required Click here
About The Hot Melts, Wave Machines, The Whip + Liverpudlian themed food and drink for party guests.
Tags Music Badges Only, RSVP, Free Alcohol, Free Food
4:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Chop Shop
162 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: East Tent
About Join us for free drinks and great music from Chop Shop Records, the label of music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas (Twilight, Gossip Girl, The O.C.), and Atlantic Records. Performances by The Republic Tigers, The Little Ones, Anya Marina, Matt Hires, Janelle Monae, and Little Boots. Presented by TheWB.com & Josh Schwartz's (Gossip Girl) ROCKVILLE CA.
Tags Music Badges Only
10:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Austin Record Convention & Texas Guitar Show
89 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About New for 2009, SXSW presents the Austin Record Convention and Texas Guitar Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22. All under one roof, it's South Buy Sell Trade! The largest show of its kind and more than 30 years strong, the Austin Record Convention brings together dealers and buyers from around the world. With titles from as far back as the 1930's, you'll find countless 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, posters and collectibles. Also garnering 30 years of respect and success, the Texas Guitar Show is a true buy-sell-trade event. Bring your musical instruments to sell, trade, or have appraised. Buyers will find everything (new - used - vintage) from guitars, amps, banjos, mandolins, effects, memorabilia, sound gear, parts, drums, violins, books and accessories.
Tags Open to public
11:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Flatstock Poster Show
100 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About Flatstock 20 will display the works of more than 100 artists from across North America and the globe. Posters representing decades of styles, colors and techniques will be on display and for sale as well as additional merchandise. Show up early and be ready to be overwhelmed with amazing posters. (You might want to bring some dough since you won't want to leave empty handed!)
Tags Open to public
