Top indie bands like Peter Bjorn & John, the Polyphonic Spree, Rocco Deluca and The Bravery headline the South By Southwest Concert Series which premieres in select markets on June 14th (Boston, Nashville and Dallas/Fort Worth). More acts come to more markets this fall, when the series rolls out wide. Experience the excitement of being there, in the cozy environment of your local movie theatre. No big ticket prices, no hassles - just great one-of-a-kind entertainment you can't find anywhere else! For more information, the check out the Concert Series Page.

Photo by Barry J. Holmes

Want to be a part of the 2008 SXSW Music Festival? We'll start accepting applications to showcase in late August with deadlines for applying in mid-October, if you live outside the USA, and early November for stateside artists. Once again the entire process will be electronic - from the initial online application to uploading MP3 and press kits. That's right, all you need is a computer and an internet connection. You save on postage, stress, and time. Begin checking our website in August for details.

Say It Loud, I'm What? And I'm Proud
Saturday March 17
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Room 18 ABC, Austin Convention Center

How does being non-white change your career prospects? How does being white change your perspective on the resources needed to have that career? What happens when you confuse people about whether you're black, white or something else? What does all this have to do with creativity or for that matter, your whole life? A discussion of how we connect--and why we don't--across the borders of race and ethnic identity.

Join Garland Jeffreys, Alejandro Escovedo, Chuck D and moderator Dave Marsh for this special SXSW panel located in room 18ABC at 1:30 today, March 17th.

Check out SXSW venue The Rio (301 San Jacinto Blvd) tonight March 16th to get your Latin rock, punk and electronic fix. Beginning at 7:30p, check out Spigga, Hey Besala, Alih Jey, Los Burbanks, Los Abandoned, Instituto Mexicano de Sonido and Allison. See you there!

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. In advance of her first album for New West Records, Ms. Jones will sit down for a SXSW Interview to discuss her work. Check out Ms. Jones' timely song recorded with members of Squirrel Nut Zippers at rickieleejones.com.

The interview is today, March 16th at 11am in panel room 18ABC.

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