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Social Media & Online Marketing For Musicians 10 Questions For Cory Denis

I am just back from SXSW Music and I was sad that I missed the Interactive portion of this years SXSW which from what I could follow online was amazing... I spoke on a great panel called Social Networks for the Anti-Social which was wonderful and I'll write more about it soon but there w… Continue

Added by Ariel Hyatt on March 22, 2009 at 1:01pm — No Comments

I want to be healthy + I want hugs!

So for any of you following me on twitter, you'll know that I just got over the worst bout of tonsillitis EVAR. Srsly it was horrific, ball-my-eyes-out painful. :( The only good news is that on Friday I got antibiotics & painkillers (aww yaa, vicodin) & slept the weekend away. And now, finally, what feels like YEARS later (but it's just been 5 days), I'm finally feeling like a normal functioning human in society. Anyway, best to get all the s… Continue

Added by WilloToons on March 10, 2009 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

Cutting through the SXSW Torrents

I went through 50% of the SXSW Showcasing Artists Torrents and whittled them down to about 75. There are some gems on here spanning rock+jazz+funk. http://bit.ly/p4E7J I'll be posting the other 50% of the 1035-or so tracks later in the week, similarly whittled down. Keep an eye on http://www.pennydistribution.wordpress.com Nick Continue

Added by Nick Fitzsimons on March 11, 2009 at 10:26am — 1 Comment

Have mercy.

This will be my first SXSW. I am nowhere near the state of Texas and already I am overwhelmed. With any luck, I will see some good bands, eat some good food, and leave with my braincells mostly intact. If anyone has any advice on how to accomplish these things, let me know. Oh, and meanwhile, I can be read at http://www.exclaim.ca/musicschool/needtoknow.aspx?csid1=130 Continue

Added by AllisonOuthit on March 9, 2009 at 3:38pm — 1 Comment

More about Fuck Stats, Make art spiel on March 13

I presented my missive Fuck Stats, Make Art about creativity and validation at Northern Voice 2008 in Vancouver BC. In "Sweet Nectar of Validation" on my Feasthouse blog. This y… Continue

Added by DaveO on March 5, 2009 at 1:26pm — No Comments

Official SXSW Field Reporter for Marketing Over Coffee

I'm looking to know about your marketing efforts at SXSW. If you are a fan of the Marketing Over Coffee Podcast and have a question for Christopher Penn and John Wall or would like to be interviewed about your marketing efforts at SXSW p… Continue

Added by 1TimStreet on March 5, 2009 at 8:08am — No Comments

Getting excited for SXSW '09!

SXSW is of course my *favorite* week of the year. Getting to reunite with literally HUNDREDS of friends from around the globe, drink a cold Shiner Bock (or 4), and talk internets. Seriously so awesome!! This year I'm super sad to report I'll be coming back earlier than usual (flying out Thursday). In many years I haven't missed the fabulousness that is SXSW Music... (cries), but that's how it is. I'm glad I'll have even a 24 hour taste of it! Can you tell I'm good at looking at the bright side?… Continue

Added by WilloToons on March 3, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

SCHED*s SXSW 2009 Schedule Now Live!

http://sxsw2009.sched.org/ All the official and unofficial panels, shows, parties & films during SXSWeek. Create your own schedule, share with others, export to iCal etc. iPhone friendly and working on an embedable widget soon too! Also worth checking out: Get Show Recommendations (from your Last.FM, Hype Machine or Grooveshark listening data) Most Popular Eve… Continue

Added by Taylor McKnight on February 23, 2009 at 10:49pm — 2 Comments

The Musician’s Guide to Navigating SXSW - Making the Most of Music Conferences

Making the Most of Music Conferences The Musician’s Guide to Navigating SXSW Six Steps to Maximize Your Conference Experience, Make More Music-Business Contacts, and Advance Your Music Career It happens every year in January: Artists are beginning to call and complain to me that South by Southwest (SXSW) didn’t select them for a showcase this year. But having a showcase is not the only reason to attend a music conference and I invite you to think differently about this. Over my 13 year… Continue

Added by Ariel Hyatt on February 25, 2009 at 8:05am — No Comments

Died Young, Stayed Pretty Premiers at SXSW Film Festival

The highlight of this year’s SXSW Film Festival programming promises to be Died Young, Stayed Pretty, a feature documentary in the Emerging Visions category. It is the first of its kind to take a candid look at the renaissance of North America’s underground indie-rock poster mo… Continue

Added by Pitch Control PR on February 18, 2009 at 3:14pm — No Comments

Spieling at SXSW - F@ck Stats, Make Art on March 13, 3:30

Very happy to announce I am the last change to the SXSW Interactive schedule. The goodly Mr. Hugh Forrest called me at home to ask if i was interested in presenting. Of course, i said “Yes” and will be presenting a Core Conversation called “Fuck Stats Make Art” on March 13th to kick off the l… Continue

Added by DaveO on February 18, 2009 at 2:56pm — 1 Comment

last night of SxSW

Sons & Daughters at the Bat Bar - best show of SxSW

prior to the Guitarfish show started we ran over and caught one more show of the Sons & Daughters performing at the Bat Bar at the convention center. Current TV had a great stage (as far as sound and light… Continue

Added by Liza on March 16, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments

day 2 ~ veteran ; )

funny how you can be at a long term event or festival for just a day and a half and feel like you already have it all figured out and have a routine. first thing to figure out: relax, don't fret. You are in the right place at the right time. Remember your Zen words of before. Oh, and if the rest of your group are walking slow and thinking slower, let them go at their own pace and you can find your own way. they will be fine without you. where to go for a great musical line-u… Continue

Added by Liza on March 15, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

2am first night (and morning)

they said I'd be back at the hotel by 2am and they were right. my feet are tired. I'm tired. I like The Islands. I ended up seeing them twice tonight. the first time at Lena's recommendation. two different shows. One with terrific sound (at the Cedar Courtyard something) and the other with abysmal sound (at Emo's) I almost left because of the sound but moving further back from the stage helped well… Continue

Added by Liza on March 14, 2008 at 1:30am — No Comments

the band's all here

the Lou Lou & Guitarfish ~ party of 9 arrived safely to Austin airport and picked up our big ass rental van...now we're all freshening up. The band kids have already claimed one room here at the Airport Hawthorne Suites as their own against all pre-arranged plans...but we'll see how it shakes out when we all arrive back here at 2am. For the moment I have ended up with a double bedded (of double beds) suite all to myself with fridge, microwave, sitting room and loads of towels...so I'm not co… Continue

Added by Liza on March 13, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Would anyone like to interview NOLA's Rotary Downs??

Hey all, I've been working with this amazing indie-rock/pop band from New Orleans called Rotary Downs. They will be at SXSW this weekend. Would anyone like to schedule an interview? The band will be arriving this Friday at 3pm and will be there until Sunday. Their showcase is at 8:15pm at Smokin' Music. Please let me know via ning or by email if you'd like to set up a time to interview these amazing guys.

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Added by superdeelove on March 11, 2008 at 1:12pm — No Comments

What's The Difference?

20 x 2 : What's The Difference? from photojunkie on Vimeo. This was the video I showed at last night's 20X2 in Austin, Texas. Continue

Added by Rannie "photojunkie" Turingan on March 11, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

Let's Rip It Up

Walking around today, from Kick! to the Flickr Meetup and the 16 Bit party. I totally got spotted by many folks as the guy who danced to Accordion style, Britney Spears during the How to Rawk Panel.

I'm so g… Continue

Added by Rannie "photojunkie" Turingan on March 9, 2008 at 5:34am — No Comments

You Know You Are Rocking When You're Drunk at 4pm

Friday was barely day one but I already feel like Saturday is day three. I had a very full day, shooting portraits, drinking on panel and partying it up at Breaking Bread with Brad before heading to the gay bar. So here is the skinny for tomorrow. - Breakfast with… Continue

Added by Rannie "photojunkie" Turingan on March 8, 2008 at 2:08am — No Comments

Special Interruption from SXSW - Kulo Malulo from Mario Chickenpants -

Mario has been so excited about SXSW, I've decided to let him share my ning account and live blog from the conference. He will be posting periodically during the week. Mario Chickenpant… Continue

Added by Carly Eiseman on March 7, 2008 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment