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Austin at SXSW: Akina Adderley and the Vintage Playboys
Part of the well-established Austin soul music scene, Akina Adderley and the Vintage Playboys’ official SXSW showcase is at midnight Saturday, March 20, at Maggie Mae’s Rooftop. Front woman Adderley plans to take full advantage of what SXSW has to offer this year, by checking out the legendary Smokey Robinson at his keynote event and supporting other local acts at the soul showcase Friday, March 20, at the Austin Music Hall. Check out what else she had to say about the festival this year…
Describe your sound. A meal of modern soul music with some old-school R&B flavor and a dash of rock ‘n’ roll sauce.
What can SXSW attendees expect at your showcase? They can expect, first and foremost, a PARTY. Our tag line isn’t ‘Shake It Like A Tambourine’ for nothin’! They can expect to dance, sweat, clap, groove and to be surprised by the broad array of genres and influences they will hear in the music. They can also expect us to lay on a heavy old-soul torch ballad or two. They can expect energy, heat, musicianship, showmanship, a smokin’ soul band, a big ole’ voice out front, and if they’re hungry for a unique, funky, soulful, powerful, rockin’ good time, they can expect to be satisfied. In short, they can expect a SHOW.
What other acts are you excited to check out? Orgone - a killin’ funk/soul/afrobeat band from southern California. Also the soul showcase at Austin Music Hall on Friday night - Black Joe Louis, Raphael Saadiq, Smokey Robinson and Sharon Jones! Can such a showcase be for real?!?!? If it is, I wouldn’t miss it for all the king’s gold. Plus Breakestra, Big Sam’s Funky Nation (from Nola - seen ‘em, love ‘em, sat in with them a couple times; they are the business), and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (they kill).
Are you planning to go to any panels? Absolutely. I will DEFINITELY be attending the keynote address by Smokey Robinson! I also hope to attend several panels whose aim is to educate DIY musicians on how to maximize resources, expand their fan base, record albums on a budget, and all other things necessary to the success of a DIY musician!
What are some Austin must-do or must-sees for out-of-towners? For food, you gotta go to Ranch 616 (sort of like gourmet hunting lodge food, but with excellent prices and obscene portions), The Onion and/or Homeslice (best pizza joints in Austin), and The Chili Parlor (beware the 4 alarm chili…)! One may not have time to catch a movie (with all the great music to see!), but if one does, The Alamo Drafthouse is where it’s at: big screen, comfy seats, and, drum roll please… FULL MENU OF GREAT FOOD AND GROWN-UP BEVERAGES! One also needs to hit all the historic music venues such as The Victory Grill, Antone’s, Threadgill’s, and TC’s lounge. Of course, one needs to take in a beautiful, lazy afternoon at Barton Springs, or hike the greenbelt.
Where do you like to hear live music, when it’s not SXSW? Momo’s is my favorite venue (great sound system, great bands, wonderfully warm vibe, fantastic deck, etc.), plus Antone’s, The Elephant Room, The Parish, and any venue in which a killin’ band is booked!
What’s your favorite ‘only in Austin’ thing to do? The Alamo Drafthouse is high on the list, as is playing the airport gig. (Yes, Austin has live music at the airport!)
Finish this sentence: ‘Industry folks and visiting bands, while we love having you as guests of our city, please don’t…’ litter.
Track courtesy of Akina Adderley. Photo (above) by Shana Berenzweig.
—Emma Janzen, ejanzen@statesman.com
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