SxSW '09: The Sights and Sounds, Pt. II

Here are some snapshots of notable shows I saw last week... For the full set, click here.

The Bronx at the Brooklyn Vegan Party / Emo's


Mariachi El Bronx / Red 7 Patio




Kylesa at Full Metal Texas / Emo's Annex


Hull at The End Showcase / Ale House




Earthless with J Mascis/ Habana Calle 6



Year Long Disaster / Red 7




Tricky/ Austin Music Hall




Devo / Austin Music Hall


Gallows/ Latitude 30


Blower at the HIGH TIMES Doobie Awards / Red 7


Mario/Earthless at the HIGH TIMES Doobie Awards / Red 7


Triple 6 Reunion at the HIGH TIMES Doobie Awards / Red 7


Bang Camaro / Beauty Bar


Priestess at the HIGH TIMES Doobie Awards / Red 7


Explosions In The Sky / Auditorium Shores


PJ Harvey & John Parish / Stubb's

SxSW Countdown

It's 27 degrees in NYC, there's been a dire lack of good shows (though this week's Witch/Earthless/Children and Bloody Panda/Wetnurse extravaganzas might placate me) and I miss actual, good Southern food. Time to head to Texas.

And while this year's SxSW headliners (Metallica, PJ Harvey, Devo) are more nostalgic than cutting edge, there is one party I am most definitely looking forward to: HIGH TIMES' 2009 Doobie Awards show.

OK, technically, you do have to pay to get in—even with a badge—but, what you do get is two stages filled with some amazing bands, FREE beer, and some other fun stuff you know HT wouldn't do without. And, there may just be a surprise or two... the kind of epic, reunion surprise you can definitely brag about and get stoner rock cred for experiencing. Trust.


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