Photo Roadies

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Saturday, March 19

Good morning -- or should I say afternoon? -- from the beautiful city of Austin! SXSW has gotten crazier by the day, and the day has come for Wheelchair Sports Camp to tear the roof off of Austin at the legendary Red 7 venue! We were cited as one of the top 25 hip-hoppers to catch at SXSW this year by the Boston Phoenix ("Holy. Fucking. Shit. This. Is. Dope") and were nominated for the best band name in the "most offensive" category. :) Score!

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Saturday, March 19

Update From a Post-Show Hangover: Since our last post no one has died, though some attempts at inter-band murder have been made along with a few bouts of minor larceny. Shortly after our romp in the river, Andy befriended a good-natured water moccasin who shortly thereafter was converted into a snakeskin necktie.

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Saturday, March 18

Over the last six years playing SXSW, I've watched the "Denver parties" grow more and more every year. Last night, as the Illegal Pete's Starving Artist Showcase pushed the walls of Peckerheads to the limits with a one in, one out line around the corner, Denver has made its official crushing mark on SXSW and the city of Austin Texas.

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Hi! How are you? The spirit of Daniel Johnston looms large in Austin

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Friday, March 18

Another one for the books... honestly, the worst part about today was that it had to end... After an ample five hours of sleep, the household hesitantly woke up, made coffee, and loaded the trailer in anticipation for our Illegal Pete's Starving Artist Showcase at Peckerheads on Sixth Street. The goal was to get downtown early and find a close parking spot for easy load in and load out.

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Saturday, March 19
(or Friday, March 18 -- since the night just isn't over)

Let me first start today's travelogue by saying how amazing a time it has been here in Texas. It's 4 a.m. currently (technically, still the night of Friday the 18th, but whatev), and I am writing from our hotel room in North Austin, a couple hours after our first ever showcase at SXSW!!!

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The Epilogues with Sam Endicott of the Bravery

Friday, March 18

Here we are again in Austin for the least "Texas" thing that the state has to offer... thousands of liberal, godless musicians showcasing themselves to the world. We did a small tour on our way to SXSW this year with our dear friends and enablers, The Photo Atlas. So needless to say, by the time we arrived in Austin, our blood was made up of primarily whiskey, and I have the distinct feeling that that ratio isn't going to shift anytime soon.

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Friday, March 18

Morning: 1000 miles and over eighteen hours in a van with five man children. Our trip from Denver began at 5 a.m. yesterday with packing, grumpiness, excitement. Aaron puked at 7:10, and at 7:20, Aaron and Andy had a tickle fight in the back seat of the van, followed by other annoying a.m. antics. I discovered that Vaughn's van starts with a screwdriver, and the realization sets in that this trip will most likely be one big, annoying, rock and roll tour cliche.

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Photo: Nate "Igor" Smith

GZA the Genius of Wu-Tang Clan. See the full slideshow from last night.

​Last night at the the Austin Music Hall, we helped music fans and industry nerds cross a few groups off their bucket lists, as well as see another singer-as-DJ and hear the ear-ringing guitars of a few of the best new rock bands. In that order, it was Wu Tang and Fishbone, Erykah Badu and Ume.

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Brian Frederick

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Thursday, March 17

From the outside looking in, South By Southwest -- at least to those who haven't experienced it yet -- might seem like an event that only those who can afford to flip for the nearly $800 badges get to enjoy. Not so much. There's a ton of unofficial shows and parties all week that don't cost a dime. If it's ballin' on a budget you're looking for, it can be done. I should know. This is my fourth year doing SXSW without a badge, and let's just say there's plenty of fun to be had.

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Brian Frederick

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Thursday, March 17

And it begins ... 4 a.m. we arrive in Austin, Texas, at Casa de Epilogues greeted by hugs and cases of Upslope, after an amazing day of riding rollercoasters and playing three sets at Six Flags-Dallas and an awesome run of shows with the Epilogues, which included an amazing show in Omaha, with Cursive in the crowd telling me they love my band. What? No other way around it: we love Cursive!

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