by guest blogger DJ Mel
“Unofficial Mayor of Austin” and DJ extraordinaire

Spring is here!

In Austin, that brings in the best weather of the year and the one and only South by Southwest. What was once a small festival for local and regional bands, is now one of the biggest music festivals around. It’s the perfect storm – great music, people and food.

Most importantly my hometown is the backdrop.

While you are here, take it all in. More than likely you will not experience anything like this all year. It’s definitely a sight to see. From forward-thinking Indie bands, to cutting edge Electronic Dance Music to the world’s best DJs and all the way to good old Country music — there’s something for everyone. SXSW takes our music scene to the extreme, but this will give you an idea of what our music scene is like year around.

Enjoy it!

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They say everything is bigger in Texas – just check the supersized crates of DJ Mel. His renowned party-rocking sets are as musically broad as they are technically skilled, and this deep selection and unique touch behind the decks has made Mel a true “DJ’s DJ” and an Austin institution for almost two decades. Catch him in the flesh, packing crowds in at his long-running parties Swoll and Rock The Casbah, hosting the longest-running hip hop weekly in Texas, and making crowds of thousands throw their hands in the air at the Lollapalooza festival.

“Mel is one of those guys that is the total package – great skills, knowledge of music, perfect reading of a crowd – no wonder he’s the unofficial Mayor of Austin, and why people love him so much!” – Cosmo Baker (The Rub)

Visit him at djmel.com

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