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BreakThru Radio Asks: How Does SXSW Impact Bands, Fans and Local Venue Owners?

April 8, 2011 ChrisUncategorized

The story of SXSW never ends, my friends. And as we continue our exploration of SXSW 2011, I have two videos to share with you from our fellow live music fans over at BreakThru Radio who took the time to […]

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100 Bands in 100 Days: Reconnecting With Live Music One Show At A Time

April 1, 2011December 28, 2012 ChrisInterviews

In our SXSW preview, we told you about an intriguing fan-made movie called 100 Bands in 100 Days. I saw the film while we were in Austin during its world debut and it made me laugh, nearly moved me to […]

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Concert Review: SXSW 2011 Music Conference

March 27, 2011March 27, 2011 ChrisUncategorized

We had a whole lotta fun at the SXSW 2011 Music Conference! And it was a blast being in Austin for the first time to experience the city’s very special and eclectic live music scene. And here’s a wrap-up of […]

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Concert Preview: Get Ready for SXSW 2011 Music Festival!

March 15, 2011 ChrisUncategorized

Celebrating its 25th year, the South by Southwest Music Conference kicks off tomorrow, March 16, and blazes its way through Sunday, March 20. It’s five crazy days of live music, panel discussions and industry trade shows. Over 2000 musical acts […]

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Battle of the Bands: Shure and Jansport Let You Choose Who Will Rock SXSW 2011

November 21, 2010November 22, 2010 ChrisUncategorized

During the Slurpee and 7-Eleven Battle of the Bands earlier this year, we explored how BOTB contests impact the live music experience for bands and fans. And now we’re going to take a look at two more BOTB contests presented […]

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How to Capture Live Concert Emotions With Few Words

April 6, 2009 ChrisUncategorized

It’s a few weeks past, but nonetheless, I’d like to share the creative note-taking of Mike Rohde as he uses his moleskine to remember this year’s SXSW Interactive conference. As I mentioned last year–when I first saw Mike’s sketches of SXSW […]

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The Live Trials & Tribulations of Peter Bjorn and John

March 31, 2009 ChrisUncategorized

As reported at this year’s SXSW festival by the Associated Press, over-coming technical difficulties seems to be an ongoing challenge for Swedish rock trio Peter Bjorn and John. “The hundreds of bands are rushed on stage rapidly at the annual […]

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Greek Philosophy Seeps Into SXSW

March 21, 2009 ChrisUncategorized

Even though I wasn’t there in person, I have to thank Popmatters music scribe Jennifer Kelly for putting me right in the thick of things at the SXSW music festival this week in Austin, Texas. I especially enjoyed her detailed […]

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SXSW Sketching: The Rohde to Recall

March 30, 2008 ChrisUncategorized

I always wonder how other reviewers take notes so I can learn and improve my own note taking. And when I saw designer Mike Rohde’s Moleskine notes from the recent SXSW music and media festival I was reminded of what […]

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Dizzeed and Confused: SXSW 2008

March 22, 2008 ChrisUncategorized

So how do artists plant their music in your mind and grab you by the heart and resonate you all the way to the point of purchasing their album and raving about their music? One way is to win you […]

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Coachella 2008: A countdown to the end of my 20’s?

January 22, 2008November 8, 2017 ChrisUncategorized

It’s coming. And I’m really not that worried. Really. I’m not. And if there ever was a true countdown to the end of my twenties I guess this is one way to do it. Today Coachella music festival announced the […]

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