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Austin at SXSW: Sarah Jaffe
Sarah Jaffe is not officially from Austin, but the Austin-Denton connection is strong and Jaffe has spent a lot of time here. Jaffe, who is on tour in Europe with Midlake (another Denton-based band playing SXSW), took a few moments to answer some of our questions via e-mail. Her official SXSW showcase will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at St. David’s Historic Sanctuary. Keep your eyes out for her debut album, which releases in May.
Describe your sound. I always have a hard time answering this question. But I think stylistically it is probably more folk than anything. I know what I love listening to, and what inspires me, and so musically i think i draw from that … from the musicians that inspire me.
What can SXSW attendees expect at your showcase?
I always shoot for honesty at every show. I never wanna be something that’s contrived, or a derivative of something. And hopefully people have as much fun as I do.
What other acts are you excited to check out?
Very exciited about Miike Snow. Soko, The XX.
Are you planning to go to any panels?
I would LOVE to, but I’m not sure if there will be time. We’ll see though, I always end up doing things on a whim at SXSW.
What are some Austin must-do or must-sees for out-of-towners?
WATERLOO RECORDS.
Where do you like to hear live music, when it’s not SXSW?
The Parish has my favorite sound as far as venues go. Every show I’ve played there have been a wonderful experience. I love the Mohawk as well. Seen some great shows there.
What’s your favorite ‘only in Austin’ thing to do?
Hmm…I always end up keeping things very low-key when in Austin. I always make a trip to Waterloo Records. In the summer, I kayak, and float the river. And it seems like only in Austin would I walk 20 miles to get somewhere.
Tracks courtesy of Sarah Jaffe.
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