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SXSW 2008 | Bigger. Bolder. Louder Print E-mail
Written by Randy Haecker   
Saturday, 22 March 2008

sxsw_randy_sm.jpgRather than make an attempt to cover all 46 bands I witnessed, I'm going to limit my comments of the five best new acts I discovered, as well as five shows from established acts that knocked my socks off.

 

 
South by Southwest | 03.12-03.15.08 Print E-mail
Written by Laura Hamlett   
Monday, 17 March 2008

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The Dykeenies (Todd Sarvies)

Another South by Southwest Music Festival has come and gone, which means it's time to rest those aching legs and feet, catch up on sleep, return to healthy eating and drinking habits, and reflect on what we've just seen and heard.

 
Vegoose | 10.26-28.07 Print E-mail
Written by Dan Siverling   
Monday, 05 November 2007

veg_sm.jpgIn the western skies you can see the smoke from California's wildfires. The long, thin, black fingers of the smoke give the sky an eerie feeling.

 

 
CMJ Music Marathon | 10.16-20.07 Print E-mail
Written by Laura Hamlett   
Sunday, 21 October 2007

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Highlights from the 2007 edition of the annual music festival: As Tall as Lions, Kevin Devine, Semi Precious Weapons and more!

 

 
Austin City Limits Music Festival | 09.14-16.07 Print E-mail
Written by Dave Jasmon   
Thursday, 20 September 2007

acl_mmj.jpgWhile My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James filled out a lime green tank top and bleach-blonde wig, the rest of the band and stage were blanketed in delightfully cheesy tropical regalia, from water wings and sunscreen noses to metal detectors and pineapple-holding Hawaiian girls.

 

 

 

 
Bumbershoot | 09.01-03.07 Print E-mail
Written by Tony Van Zeyl   
Tuesday, 18 September 2007

spaceneedle Joss Stone: Entertaining. Crazy to hear the voice of a 300-pound black woman come out of a 20-year-old white British woman. That's really all I have to say.

 

 

 

 

 
Lollapalooza 2007 Print E-mail
Written by Kiernan Scrima   
Thursday, 23 August 2007

lolla_rap_smWhile Friday was mainly a dance rock day and Saturday an all-out rock show, Sunday was a hodgepodge of international bands, eclectic bands and good, old-fashioned Seattle rock 'n' roll.

 

 

 

 

 
Vans Warped Tour | 08.14.07 Print E-mail
Written by Cindy Gao   
Monday, 20 August 2007
It's easy to bash the tour for its unabashed commercialism, but everyone here seems to embrace it so fully that it could be that the tour organizers are just giving the kids what they want.
 
Pitchfork Music Festival | 07.14-15.07 Print E-mail
Written by Joseph O'Fallon   
Thursday, 26 July 2007

tsadTwenty minutes before The Twilight Sad got the 2007 Pitchfork Music Festival rolling, two lines of 1,000-plus people flooded the gates.

 
Rocklahoma Day 3 | 7.15.07 Print E-mail
Written by Jim Campbell   
Friday, 20 July 2007
25-twisted-sister-1All things considered, Rocklahoma was a massive success. There have been other festivals all over the world showcasing '80s hard rock artists, but this could be the first successful one in the US.
 
Rocklahoma Day 2 | 7.14.07 Print E-mail
Written by Jim Campbell   
Friday, 20 July 2007
25-twisted-sister-1One of the most solid performances of the day, Skid Row could have challenged some of the bigger bands for their slots in the show.
 
Rocklahoma | 07.13.07-07.15.07 Print E-mail
Written by Jim Campbell   
Friday, 20 July 2007
25-twisted-sister-1This was a major lineup consisting of some of the most influential bands from the 80's. Bands like White Lion, Slaughter, Warrant, Skid Row, Great White, and Jackyl not only graced the covers of Hit Parader, they also sold millions of albums and provided the soundtrack for many impressionable youngsters' adolescent years.
 
Bonnaroo | 06.14-17.07 Print E-mail
Written by Dave Jasmon   
Thursday, 28 June 2007

bonnaroo3Even if a slice of pizza costs $6, under certain circumstances, I will throw down and burn my mouth and claim that it was the greatest thing I've ever eaten.

 

 
Deftones | 06.19.07 Print E-mail
Written by Christopher Sewell   
Friday, 22 June 2007

deftonesIt seemed Deftones wanted to get one thing straight - that they're a metal band - which seemed to please the fans . . .

 
Beale Street Music Festival | 05.04-6.07 Print E-mail
Written by Amy Burger   
Monday, 14 May 2007

beale_smSounding tighter than ever, working the crowd and performing my personal favorite, the classic "Ball and Chain" from their self-titled debut album, Social Distortion had everyone jumping up and down in true punk rockabilly style.

 

 

 

 

 
SXSW ’07 Print E-mail
Written by Randy Haecker   
Tuesday, 27 March 2007

sxsw_stubbs2And then there are those who intricately plan their schedule down to the last detail, making certain to include alternates in case of disappointment. I fall squarely in the last group.

 

 

 

 

 
SXSW Posters 2007 Print E-mail
Written by Jim Dunn   
Thursday, 08 March 2007

squeezeSXSW offers much in the way of great music, but it also offers great poster art. Besides bringing Flat Stock (rock poster show each year) to the front, you are also overwhelmed with tons of great posters for events. Here are some (and we will be updating as we get them, so send them to us at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ). Enjoy!

 

 

 
CMJ Music Marathon 2006 | 10.31–11.05.06 Print E-mail
Written by Laura Hamlett   
Thursday, 09 November 2006

Off-key male-female vocals? Check. Odd and interchanging instruments? But of course.
 

 
Vegoose Music Festival | 10.28-29.06 Print E-mail
Written by Dan Siverling   
Monday, 06 November 2006
Wait time for the shuttle is less than 10 minutes for the 15-minute ride, and you can bring your Bloody Mary with you; just have it in a plastic cup. (Man, I love Vegas.)

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Lollapalooza | 08.04-06.06 Print E-mail
Written by Kiernan Scrima   
Wednesday, 11 October 2006

While I think the jury is out on who was wearing the shorter shorts in Be Your Own Pet (Jemina or her drummer Jamin), they were definitely one of the more entertaining bands to watch.

 

 
Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival | 09/02-04/06 Print E-mail
Written by Tony Van Zeyl   
Thursday, 05 October 2006

Onstage were two painters, a new trend in live music, each of whom painted a picture with their style of painting being affected by the flavor of the music (i.e., soft music was bright colors and soft lines; aggro music was sharp lines and dark colors).

 

 

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