SXSW Lineup

pApA rOAcH not Papa Roach

sOrRY dOOd

Originally posted by ggw™:
pApA rOAcH not Papa Roach

I read some good things about Gin Palace elsewhere, anybody here know much about them?

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
From the Austin Chronicle

The First List
Besides Tears for Fears, here's the complete list of who's invited to SXSW 04:

That's a mighty misleading heading they are using. That's gotta just be a complete preliminary list. It doesn't even look like enough bands to fill Wednesday evening. I don't see any New West or Bloodshot bands on there at all.

Originally posted by grotty:
That's a mighty misleading heading they are using. That's gotta just be a complete preliminary list. It doesn't even look like enough bands to fill Wednesday evening. I don't see any New West or Bloodshot bands on there at all.

Even the SXSW page lists a few others (David Cross, Alkaline Trio, NOFX) that the paper did not. I'd bet, also, that the Old 97's will play, seeing as they've just signed to New West.

The inclusion of Against Me! along with NOFX and the Alkaline Trio suggests that the "Rock Against Bush" tour (organized by NOFX's Fat Mike) will be putting in an appearance.

Originally posted by MiloGTC:

Even the SXSW page lists a few others (David Cross, Alkaline Trio, NOFX) that the paper did not. I'd bet, also, that the Old 97's will play, seeing as they've just signed to New West.

The inclusion of Against Me! along with NOFX and the Alkaline Trio suggests that the "Rock Against Bush" tour (organized by NOFX's Fat Mike) will be putting in an appearance.

Are you going?

Originally posted by grotty:
Are you going?

Hopefully, finances permitting.

So….. there are a few people I would like to see…… anyone know how long each band plays for, how many stages there are, that kind of thing?

I had thought of going this year but finances will not allow it. *sighs* But! I think I will go to Coachella instead -and go to SXSW next year.

Originally posted by mark e smith:
So….. there are a few people I would like to see…… anyone know how long each band plays for, how many stages there are, that kind of thing?

There are something like 50 venues around Austin, with most of them concentrated in about a ten-block radius. Each act plays for 40-45 minutes, five or six bands per show for most shows.

Originally posted by grotty:
Anybody know anything about this British band called Athlete? I've got a friend from over that way who is recommending them & I see they've been added to the schedule.

ARGHHHHH!!!!!!! I fucking HATE that band!!!!!!!!!!! In fact, I hate them even more than The Thrills. Much more than The Thrills. They are one of those bands that when I hear their music, not only do I hate their music, but I can't get the songs out of my head. Spare yourself and avoid them at all cost for your own sanity. Though I know a few people who do like them, most of the people I know who are familiar with them can't stand them.

Don't confuse them with James Yorkston And The Atheletes, who are pretty good and sound a little like Ballboy.

Originally posted by Jaguär:

Originally posted by grotty:
Anybody know anything about this British band called Athlete? I've got a friend from over that way who is recommending them & I see they've been added to the schedule.

ARGHHHHH!!!!!!! I fucking HATE that band!!!!!!!!!!! In fact, I hate them even more than The Thrills. Much more than The Thrills. They are one of those bands that when I hear their music, not only do I hate their music, but I can't get the songs out of my head. Spare yourself and avoid them at all cost for your own sanity. Though I know a few people who do like them, most of the people I know who are familiar with them can't stand them.

Don't confuse them with James Yorkston And The Atheletes, who are pretty good and sound a little like Ballboy.

Well - I think I'll heed that advice. You did, after all, introduce me to the 90 Day Men…who are now one of my favorites.

According to Pitchfork, the Wrens will be at SXSW.

Originally posted by ggw™:
The Fiery Furnaces (New York NY)

I just got their album that recieved rave reviews recently and i just don't see the talent ANYWHERE on it,does anybody like these folks.If so,please enlighten me,i don't get it.Just horrible IMHO!I'll never get those 45 minutes I spent listening back either :(

Based on this sentence:

"you didnâ??t hear it here, but anyone who might enjoy a last cigarette under the Milky Way tonight should line up for wristbands pronto."

In the Austin Chronicle, I guess Dramarama and The Church are on board too.

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Based on this sentence:

"you didnâ??t hear it here, but anyone who might enjoy a last cigarette under the Milky Way tonight should line up for wristbands pronto."

In the Austin Chronicle, I guess Dramarama and The Church are on board too.

I like it when they add these golden oldies (like the 'secret' Blur show last year)…it keeps the peeps from crowding the shows I really want to see.

first confirmed list of bands now up at http://www.sxsw.com/music/festival/ – it doesn't include some of the bigger names who are scheduled to play (Willie Nelson, Old 97's, Los Lobos, Aimee Mann), but it is quite informative and much longer than anything previously posted.

Originally posted by MiloGTC:
first confirmed list of bands now up at http://www.sxsw.com/music/festival/ – it doesn't include some of the bigger names who are scheduled to play (Willie Nelson, Old 97's, Los Lobos, Aimee Mann), but it is quite informative and much longer than anything previously posted.

THX Milo - I'm perusing it now…

Wow, Tom McRae, Bigger Lovers, Cooper Temple Clause…I can only hope the appearance by the Delgados is part of a US tour….love to see them again.

Check out the Apes and Modey Lemon at the Birdman night on the 18th. I think it's at Emo's…