Music

SXSW comes to a close (slideshow)

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:00:00 GMT

From Mother Falcon to The Cult, music performances across downtown Austin helped the festival go out in style.

Keeping a mega festival uniquely Austin

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:26:00 GMT

I'm sure no one will disagree with me when I say that SXSW is huge. But what fascinates me is that Austin and the SXSW team still manage to keep the festival unique to the city's diverse character.

Thursday's SXSW Music highlights (slideshow)

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:15:00 GMT

From street performers to showcases to headlining acts to secret shows, downtown Austin came alive Thursday with performances from artists of all varieties.

Springsteen to SXSW musicians: 'Open your ears and open your hearts'

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:14:00 GMT

"The Boss," Bruce Springsteen, offered SXSW's Music keynote speech Thursday afternoon, and started it off by commending Austin on its capability to merge various types of music from regions and genres all over the world.

It's a nice morning to be at SXSW

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:26:00 GMT

I arrived early for the Bruce Springsteen keynote speech this morning, completely expecting a long line that probably formed beginning in the wee hours of the morning.