Kanye West At The Perez Hilton Party: SXSW 2009

As if seeing Kanye once already wasn't enough....literally hours after seeing him at The Fader Fort party he decided to drop in and perform a surprise appearance at The Perez Hilton Party. Not only did it catch Perez off guard, but the crowd as well as they had witnessed nothing but all female lineups throughout the party. Before the performance I was standing next to Kanye as we watched Rye Rye perform and soon after he began to make his way on stage to perform. He played about 5-6 songs for the crowd, it was note-worthy performance I will never forget.

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SXSW Here I Come.....

Here I am at Denver International Airport (with Julio from Cause=Time) about to embark on my fourth straight South By Southwest Music Festival, I would consider this by far one of the best times had. The game plan is to have daily updates with review and pics after each day (if tending to the hangover does not take priority). I will again be joining forces with the dynamic duo knows simply as Ultra8201 as we report all the craziness that is good ol' Austin, Texas. You can follow my happenings via Twitter:

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and Ultra8201

Y'all Take Care Now'

Starfucker at The High Dive

A Walking Disaster contributor Randy washington chimes in with his review of Starfucker at The High Dive the other night, With nearly thousands of bands converging in the ATX this week I am going to try and find time to check these guys out.

Broadway and First was crowded with fixed gears and tight Levi’s las night. Four slamming acts crammed into the shoebox of the venue that is the Hi-Dive. Having only recently heard of the headliner The Parenthtical Girls, I was there to see a band that has been floating on my iPod for a while; Starfucker. This four man rig based out of Portland brings an array of instruments on stage with them as they bump out synthy dance music laced with caramel sweet vocals.

Their self titled album was released in mid 2008 and they have been on tour since. Already being booked all the way through May, Starfucker’s show holds surprisingly close to the structure of the album. Any of the scratching heard on the recorded tracks is done on stage with a turntable (while playing guitar). Also, the ever-present recordings of philosopher Alan Watts transfer over to the live show offering killer segues into and out of each song. Starting slightly late, Starfucker’s set was short but dense. The fellas were able to hit favorite tracks like “Pop Song” and “Medicine” but inevitably (four bands, one ticket) were forced to skip a few songs.

Starfucker travels on along with a majority of the music world to Austin for South By where they are slated for a handful of gigs.

Kanye West To Two-Step His Way Into Austin For SXSW

The Associative Press is confirming that Kanye West is indeed playing a show this year at SXSW. This rumor has been creating a buzz since The Levi's Fader Fort lineup was announce last week. No actual date and venue have been announced, keep checking back for the latest.

SXSW 2009: Fader Fort Lineup (3/18-3/21)

Wed. 3/18
1:30 – 1:55 American Princes
2:15 - 2:40 Let’s Wrestle
3:00 – 3:25 The Strange Boys
3:45 – 4:10 Esser
4:30 – 4:55 Post War Years
5:15 – 5:40 Abe Vigoda
6:00 – 6:25 Graham Coxon
6:45 – 7:10 Micachu and the Shapes
7:30 – 7:55 B.o.B.
8:15 – 8:45 Little Boots

DJ sets by DJ Ceeplus Bad Knives, DJ Kayper, Rezound

Thurs. 3/19
1:30 – 1:55 Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head
2:15 – 2:40 Handsome Furs
3:00 – 3:25 Janelle Monae
3:45 – 4:10 Amazing Baby
4:30 – 4:55 The Hot Melts
5:15 – 5:40 Francis & The Lights
6:00 – 6:25 Late of the Pier
6:45 – 7:10 Lissy Trullie
7:30 – 8:10 Tricky
8:30 – 9:00 The Warlocks

DJ’s sets by Disco Shawn and Oro 11 (Bersa Discos), Jokers of the Scene, DJ Diabetic, Egg Foo Young aka Michna

Fri. 3/20
1:00 – 1:20 The Kidz in the Hall
1:40 - 2:05 The Love Language
2:20 – 2:45 Coupleskate
3:05 – 3:30 Solid Gold
3:45 – 4:10 The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
4:30 – 4:55 We Have Band
5:15 – 5:40 Women
6:00 – 6:25 Hatcham Social
6:45 – 7:15 Tinted Windows
7:45 – 8:45 Peter Bjorn & John

DJ sets by Round Table Knights, The GrooveLayers, Holy Ghost!, Flosstradamus

Sat. 3/21
1:30 – 1:55 Blank Dogs
2:15 – 2:40 Wavves
3:00 – 3:25 Theophilus London
3:45 – 4:10 Maluca
4:30 – 4:55 Popo
5:15 – 5:40 Major Lazer
6:00 – 6:25 Rick Ross
6:45 – 7:10 Jadakiss
8:30 – 11:00 Good Music with Kid Cudi, Big Sean, GLC, Consequence, Really Doe, Tony Williams, Mr. Hudson and special guests

DJ sets by Brick Bandits / Ghetto Division, Nick Catchdubs, Paul Devro (Mad Decent), WE MAKE IT GOOD with Pretty Titty, Chris Devlin, XXXChange and Blaqstarr, Green Lantern

SXSW 2009: Mile Hi-Fidelity 2009(3/20) ::

For those of you who will be in Austin during SXSW I highly recommend dropping by this showcase featuring some of the Mile High's finest bands. Having the pleasure of seeing most of these bands here in Denver I would say that you will not be disappointed.

Free Mile Hi-Fidelity Compilation:

Mile Hi-Fidelity @ SXSW 2009 Friday March 20, 2009 1:30pm-7:00pm @ The Jackalope 404 E 6th St (6th and Trinity) Austin, TX 78701-3740 Free admission and drinks

Open to the public, Gigbot, Max3.com along with Morning After Records, is reprising the widely successful Mile Hi-Fidelity party at SXSW 2009. With the highly successful music acts that have broken out of Denver in the past several years (the Fray, 3oh!3, the Flobots, Devotchka…) the industry has it’s spotlight on Colorado. Mile Hi-Fidelity is taking that spotlight to Austin to showcase other up-and-coming bands from the Front Range like it has done in years past. Vaux, Munly and the Lee Lewis Harlots, The Photo Atlas and The Hot IQs are just a few of the bands that have played this party in earlier years and the potential this years is even bigger. With some of the best bands to have ever come out of Denver performing this year from start to finish you’re going to have a hard time leaving. Mile Hi-Fidelity will be held at the Jackalope – located on 6th St and Trinity, right in the heart of SXSW

Band Schedule:

2:00 P.M.-The Epilogues

2:45 P.M.-Meese

3:30 P.M.-The Photo Atlas

4:15 P.M.-Young Coyotes

5:00 P.M.- Born In The Flood

5:45 P.M.-Dressy Bessy

6:30 P.M.-The Overcasters

SXSW: Lose Control After Party March 19, 20, 21

This one looks pretty exciting for those after-hour party go'ers. For three days you can see some of the finest behind the one's and two's. Friday lineup looks sick!!!!

LOSE CONTROL

MARCH 19, 20, 21 2009

12 P.M.-2 A.M.

CANVAS BAR & GALLERY

105 E 5th Suite 113 Austin TX 78781

Lineup:
THURSDAY - March 19

The Twelves
Don Rimini
Juiceboxx
Jokers On The Scene
Mickey Factz
We Have Band
Designer Drugs
Codebreaker
Kap10kurt
The Hood Internet
Kap Bambino
Jeremy Dawson (Shiny Toy Guns)
Nomathmatics
Richard Gear
Culture Prophet
Ocelot
Saskeii
Bradley D

FRIDAY - March 20

Le Castle Vania
The Golden Filter
Kill The Noise
Villains
Steed Lord
Nick Catchdubs
Nadastrom
Hollywood Holt

Eli Smith
Casiokids
Woodhands
The Republic Tigers
Delta Fiasco
Woodhands
D.R.I.
Willy Joy
Max Justus

SATURDAY - March 21

Treasure Fingers
Miami Horror
Evil Nine
All The Saints
Franki Chan & Toxic Avenger
Wallpaper
Vega
Jackbeats
Futurecop
AC Slater
Vega
Trashyourself
Totally Michael
Norrit
Iggybaby
Big Stereo DJs
DRI
Flashmen

RSVP HERE

SXSW: Blackberry Showcase-Thursday March 19th and Friday March 20th

This one courtesy of Crackberry, I don't know about you but, this is one of stronger lineups I have seen so far. All original members of Dinosaur Jr....I'm assuming you have to be a badge holder and wristband for this one.

IHEARTCOMIX: SXSW Official Showcase March 19th

Frankie and the boys threw it down last year in a parking garage, looks like he got his official showcase this year featuring some heavy hitters, according to the website they are planning a couple after parties with the MAD DECENT crew as well stay tuned.

Urban Outfitters: Backlot Performances SXSW 2009

The other blog I contribute to over in Austin sends us this: This one looks like a good one, As I recall last years event featured blog darlings MGMT. We get Chairlift this year who I really want to see. The event runs from Wednesday March 18-Saturday March 21.

Gigacrate bringing the noise for SXSW

Looks like the guys and gals over at Gigacrate are throwing down the beats, bleeps, and anything else I can't think of right now in Austin for SXSW.  To RSVP click HERE.

So far they have two days booked, click on each individual flyer for more info.

The Onion SXSW Par-TAY

This one looks pretty solid, might to have to mark this one down as a can't miss.

Gorilla Vs Booze III announced...

Our good friends over at Gorilla Vs. Bear have announced their third annual Gorilla Vs. Booze event at The Peacock on March 19th should be one of the better day parties judging by last years.

SXSW Showcase: My Old Kentucky Blog Edition

One of my favorite blogs is throwing down their first official showcase this year at SXSW here is the info:



Day parties are in the works so stay tuned here:

For all you shoegazers...

Space Out at the Carousel
Day Party During SXSW
March 20th, 2009 2-7pm
Carousel Lounge in Austin, TX
Admission is FREE,
No Badge/Wristband Required
RSVP for priority admission / 21 and up

RSVP HERE:

Lineup:
Space Out Performers
Longview
Experimental Aircraft
Ulrich Schnauss
The Union Trade
All in the Golden Afternoon
Loquat
Other Bands TBA

Do It To It SXSW Party

A pretty respectable collection of Austin DJ’s (Bird Peterson, Mel, Klassen) with touring talent (Nadastrom and Tittsworth). The line-up kind of reads as if the Beauty Bar and Black & Tan had a sweaty day-glo saturday night baby, all that’s missing in fact is the requisite annie ray photo booth. Either way, it’s  a solid line-up all around, and for sure worth stopping by, especially considering that it all goes down at a sushi joint, and one I like at that.

Thursday, 3/19 9pm Silhouette on Congress

RSVP HERE

SX Seattle Party

Here is yet another SXSW day party this one brought to you by the Seattle peeps.

Blue Scholars and Common Market – 5:15
Past Lives (Former members of The Blood Brothers and Shoplifting) – 4:30
Barcelona – 3:45
Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head – 3:00
New Faces – 2:15
Mt. St. Helen’s Vietnam Band – 1:30
Dynah – 12:45
Hey Marseilles – 12:00 Noon

RSVP Here:

And another one...........

Here is another one to add to your itinerary's for next month. Looks like a pretty solid lineup:

The wheels are turning, and spring has already sprung in the hearts and minds of the crew here who plan our annual SXSW day party, Music by the Slice.

MXTS 2009 will run Thursday though Saturday during SXSW March 19th-21st. The party is totally free, no rsvp or wristband required and takes place on our back patio at 1415 South Congress Ave.

Our lineup so far includes:

Deer Tick
The Uglysuit
Marching Band
Von Iva
Port O’Brien
Illinois
Animal Farm
Kenan Bell
Fences
The Rural Albert Advantage
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band
Jeremy Messersmith
Von Bondies
We Were Promised Jet Packs
Alberta Cross

Please check back early and often for updates as we announce the final line up and schedule. In the meantime, here are some pics and testimonials from year’s past:

“… that day party was by far the most enjoyable event of all of SXSW — you guys were so on it and we cannot thank you enough for treating us with such care. We would love the opportunity to perform again at homeslice next year - so please do keep us in the loop.”

All the best,

Chris Ward of Pattern is Movement

And so it begins.....

The flight is booked, the liver is rested. SXSW doesn't really hit me until I start getting all the fliers for all the damn day parties taking place during the week. As I was checking my e-mail today I came across the first official RSVP event for my trip......trust me their is more to come.

Thats Stupid Mixtape

Had an opportunity to catch these guys last year at SXSW, they released this mixtape with a helping hand from LA's Power 106 Mando Fresco. Download the mixtape here: