The nightcap came with headliners Warren G, DPG and a cameo appearance than none other than Snoop Dogg — a current/former member of Tha Dogg Pound and close friend of the late Nate Dogg. read more >>
Venue 222 was the setting for a hip-hop show of epic proportions. The VIBE Respect the West showcase featured some of California’s up-and-coming rappers, as a prologue to the headliners (Warren G and DGP), and the worst kept secret guest in the history of secret guests… read more >>
Norwegian songstress Silje Nes kept her audience in the dark Saturday night — literally. Playing with the lights off, Nes’ environment was given an otherwordly quality to match her sometimes experimental sound… read more >>
Gidi Agbeko comes to us from Ghana with his traditional percussion instrument and a dream. He and his wife moved to Austin just four months ago so that he could pursue a career in music. In that short time he has already made… read more >>
We’ve been through a lot together these past few days and thanks to The American Secrets, you’ve been able to get to sleep for a few hours each night. Since there’s one more night left in the SXSW music festival, we asked the guys to get together for one last lullabye. read more >>
Jeremy Messersmith came into town with his own personal string section, bringing modern merry minstrels to the Shakespeare Ale House in Austin. Sporting Buddy Holly glasses, Messersmith was sometimes reminiscent of old rock and roll singer with his… read more >>
The show goes on for Panic! at the Disco. After the 2009 departure of Ryan Ross and Jon Walker, the exact future of the band was somewhat unknown. Based on tonight’s performance at Stubb’s and the polished sound of the tracks they played off of Vices & Virtues, (their forthcoming album, due 3/22) it’s safe [...]
A perfect combination of exceptional artists, laid back attitude and love of music, side projects can turn into the best of bands. Middle Brother fits that bill with… read more >>
Apparently there’s one venue at SXSW with no age limit. We discovered this toddler in the middle of an impromptu dance circle on 6th street. It looks like she still might need a few years to fully develop her style, but there’s no doubt that her confidence is through the roof. Plus, she has the [...]
Sometimes you just need a small, tasty bite to get your through the night. Sugar Shack BBQ, just off the main strip of 6th Street, offers just the option. For $4 you can get… read more >>
