If I were going to be in Austin this year, here are some of shows I’d have on my list to decide between. And I really mean that: With 2,000 artists performing, there’s no way you’re going to make a dent in all the killer acts there. However, knowing is half the battle. So, on that note, here’s my list, done in no particular order):
- Fishbone
- Bad Brains
- Ebony Bones
- Born In Flames Tour (feat. Tamar-Kali, Jean Grae, Invincible + Waajeed)
- Year of The Dragon
- The Memorials
- ELEW
- Freedom or Death
- J*Davey
- Tecla
- Valerie June
- Fifth Nation
- Animals As Leaders
- Kokayi
- B L A C K I E all caps no spaces
- Talib Kweli
- Toro Y Moi
- Twin Shadow
- Wu-Tang Clan
- Khaira Arby
- P.O.S.
- TV On The Radio
- Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears
- HOTTUB
- Zion I & the Grouch
- Meklit Hadero
- The Dears
- Odd Future (just to see what all the hype’s about)
- Shad*
- The Bellrays*
- Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group (The Mars Volta)
- Aceyalone
- Nerdkween
Check the SXSW Scheduler to get more info on any of these performers.
