The Who have recently resumed recording and performing activity with enthusiastically received performances and the excellent new CD, Endless Wire. In addition, Townshend and artist Rachel Fuller regularly present Attic Jam, a collaborative series of performances and webcasts featuring notable songwriters. From the British Invasion to today's digital world, Townshend is singularly inspiring among rock stars.

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As the reunited Stooges prepare to release their first album in 33 years, The Weirdness, they sit down with journalist David Fricke to discuss recording and touring.

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Ze Frank explains the 10-year history of SXSW Interactive in under a minute.

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Ask A Ninja celebrates the tenth anniversary of the SXSW Interactive Web Awards.

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You could argue that comedy and music have been bedfellows as far back as the ancient Greeks--or at least since Don Rickles opened for Frank Sinatra at The Sands. But for a new generation of comedians and musicians, that union has become more pronounced in recent years. Since the early 00s, standup comics have become profitable fixtures on independent music labels, helping to revive the comedy album. Meanwhile, they've also been forgoing the traditional comedy club circuit to tour with bands and play rock venues.

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Joe Boyd's life in music includes a remarkable number of 'right place at the right time' moments. Boyd founded Hannibal Records, bringing the Fairport Convention, Maria Muldaur, Nick Drake, and Richard and Linda Thompson to audiences worldwide. Boyd's new book White Bicycles - Making Music In The 1960s recounts his journey. As stated on the back-cover blurb of his book: "He lived - and helped shape - the Sixties... and he remembers it."

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SESAC and SXSW Music Festival present Oakley Hall (Brooklyn, NY) live at the SESAC Music Day Stage Cafe in the Austin Convention Center.

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Rock renaissance man and Talking Head David Byrne explores the state of the music business from an artist's perspective. With the rapid fall of recording costs and distribution costs, the economics of the music industry have tilted in the favor of the artist. What kinds of business models make the most sense for the artist, what are their ramifications, and most importantly, what should artists be aiming for in the long run?

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Rickie Lee Jones is among the most acclaimed and talented singer-songwriters of her generation. From her stunning debut in 1979 through her current recordings and concerts, she has created music with a wide range of influences and her singular voice. Jones's new release on New West Records, The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard, has received great acclaim.

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Mr. McBride's unique approach to the music business in the digital age has garnered much attention recently. McBride has guided the careers of artists like Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, and Avril Lavigne. Tailoring distinctive campaigns incorporating digital and traditional approaches, McBride and his company Nettwerk are innovators.

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BMI presents Peter Holsapple from Hospital Music tells the stories behind the songs, and offer direct insight into the creative process.

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BMI presents Johnny Bush tells the stories behind the songs, and offer direct insight into the creative process.

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BMI presents Donovan from Peermusic tells the stories behind the songs, and offer direct insight into the creative process.

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Touring is the acid test of a band's durability. One must endure endless hours on the road, the uncertainty of where money for the next meal or tankful of gas is coming from, and the disruption of normal routine. The payoff is your time on stage, the promotion it entails, and the chance to draw bigger audiences the next time around. Learn how to make life a livable one on the road.

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SESAC and SXSW Music Festival present St. Vincent (Dallas, TX) and The Storys (Swansea, UK) live at the SESAC Music Day Stage Cafe in the Austin Convention Center.

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SESAC and SXSW Music Festival present Kaki King (New York, NY) live at the SESAC Music Day Stage Cafe in the Austin Convention Center.

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SESAC and SXSW Music Festival present Holy Fuck (Toronto, Ontario) live at the SESAC Music Day Stage Cafe in the Austin Convention Center.

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SESAC and SXSW Music Festival present Busdriver (Los Angeles, CA) live at the SESAC Music Day Stage Cafe in the Austin Convention Center.

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The regional premiere of Alejandro G. Monteverde's film Bella at the Paramount Theatre.

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Blogs have become some of the first things people read each and every day. Film blogs are no exception. The movie reporter/critic uses their blog as a way to connect to the movie fan. A trip to a film set, an experience at a screening or a great discovery at a film festival, can be posted in just a few minutes. This panel discusses the grind and payoff of publishing online. And, how future bloggers and current filmmakers, can get the most mileage out of this powerful medium.

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