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Austin at SXSW: Alpha Rev
Critically acclaimed rock band Alpha Rev will take the stage at 11 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at the Dirty Dog Bar for their official SXSW showcase. Fresh off the heels of a Northeastern tour opening for radio sweetheart Owl City, the band will take full advantage of local performance opportunities by playing side shows around town during the week. You can find the details for their extra-curricular performances in our searchable side parties database, or comprehensive list of side parties. In true rocker fashion, bassist and vocalist Alex Dunlap advises festival-goers to look for the guys at any early panels that might involve a free breakfast…
Describe your sound: Soulful and Honest American rock ‘n’ roll music.
What can SXSW attendees expect at your showcase? We will be debuting the material from our new record, “New Morning” (4-20-10 Everywhere) produced by David Kahne. 101X is putting on the showcase, and you know what kind of party those guys throw! Expect a big, rocking room full of great people.
What other acts are you excited to check out? Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Balmorhea, BigBang, The Walkmen, The Soldier Thread, Broken Social Scene, Smokey Robinson.
Are you planning to go to any panels? Maybe some that aren’t too early in the morning, unless there is free breakfast. In this case, you will see every musician playing SXSW in attendance.
What are some Austin must-do or must-sees for out-of-towners? People will tell you that the late-night fare of choice is either Kerbey Lane, Magnolia Cafe or Whataburger (if you’re doing drive-thru). They are all fine choices. BUT, If you dare to venture 3-4 minutes east on 12th Street (just past Chicon) to Sam’s BBQ- you can have basically the best BBQ in Central Texas til like 3 or 4 a.m. Don’t tell everyone our little secret though.
Where do you like to hear live music, when it’s not SXSW? Antone’s, One-2-One Bar, The Parish, Lucky Lounge…
What’s your favorite ‘only in Austin’ thing to do? Kick it at the Greenbelt and complain about high-rises.
Finish this sentence: ‘Industry folks and visiting bands, while we love having you as guests of our city, please don’t… ‘ Litter. Can’t be messin’ with Texas.
Track courtesy of Alpha Rev.
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