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Austin at SXSW: Colin Gilmore
Austin-based singer/songwriter Colin Gilmore will play his official SXSW showcase at Valhalla on Thursday, March 18 at 9 p.m. Colin will also play with his father, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, at the Rolling Stone showcase at the Beauty Bar on Friday, March 19 at 9 p.m. He recommends eating at Guero’s and checking out Lady Bird Lake via canoe if you are here during the festival from out of town. Check out the rest of his answers to our SXSW questions…
Describe your sound. Somewhere between Johnny Cash and the Kinks.
What can SXSW attendees expect at your showcase? The unexpected. And a good show.
What other acts are you excited to check out? Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Ray Davies, Roky Erikson.
Are you planning to go to any panels? Yes, but don’t know which yet.
What are some Austin must-do or must-sees for out-of-towners?
Eat at Guero’s, check out Ginny’s Little Longhorn, ride down Town Lake in a canoe, go hear music at TC’s Lounge.
Where do you like to hear live music, when it’s not SXSW? Threadgill’s, Saxon Pub, Momo’s, Antone’s.
What’s your favorite ‘only in Austin’ thing to do? Hang out at Mount Bonnell.
Complete this sentence: ‘Industry folks and visiting bands, while we love having you as guests of our city, please don’t…’ take it for granted.
Tracks and photo courtesy of Colin Gilmore.
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