10 community technology do-gooders from around the world are recognized for their outstanding achievements. Food and drink, plus music by Mother Falcon. FREE to general public -- no badge required.……

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Recognized by The New York Times for his "exquisitely sensitive playing" and “stunning agility,” GRAMMY nominated mandolinist Avi Avital is one of the world’s most exciting and entrepreneurial young musicians. He is deep…

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Since the early nineties Zurich composer and pianist Nik Bärtsch proceeds with the work on his RITUAL GROOVE MUSIC - mostly with the zen-funk quintet RONIN founded in 2001 together with Kaspar Rast (drums), Björn Meye…

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Born in 1987, Ólafur hails from the suburban Icelandic town, Mosfellsbær, just a few kilometres outside of Reykjavík. He has immersed himself completely in a world of delicate symphonic compositions generating near weigh…

With a four star review in Rolling Stone, A.J. Croce’s Cage of Muses is a shining milestone on the circuitous road that the singer-songwriter has traveled - from his debut as a jazz influenced blues-based artist to his e…

CHRIS STAMEY’S NEW RELEASE, LOVESICK BLUES, DUE OUT FEBRUARY 5, 2013 dB’s founder, esteemed songwriter and Southern alt-pop godfather hits a creative high with intimate, expansive new set CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — “Thi…

Having spent nearly two decades creating uniquely affecting music defined by deep personal sentiment and attracting listeners across musical genres, Hayden now signs to Arts & Crafts for the release of his seventh full-l…

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Performer, Composer, Arranger, Writer, and Producer Terry Waldo will be performing between sets at the Tompkins Square SXSW showcase ! “Terry Waldo, ragtime pianist nonpareil and eminent scholar of the form, is musica…

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This is not only Harry Taussig's first SXSW appearance - it is the American Primitive guitar legend's first public performance EVER ! Released as a short-run private press LP in 1965, 'Fate Is Only Once' has long been…

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Simply put, Alice Gerrard is a talent of legendary status. In a career spanning some 40 years, she has known, learned from, and performed with many of the old-time and bluegrass greats and has in turn earned worldwide re…

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This is no dress rehearsal, we are professionals, & this is the big time.……

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Daniel Bachman is a 22-year-old musician born and raised in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He has been playing what he describes as "psychedelic appalachia" since he was a teenager, releasing small run editions of tapes, CDs …

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Luther Dickinson was born in western Tennessee to parents Mary Dickinson and famed Memphis producer and musician Jim Dickinson. The family moved to the north Mississippi hill country in 1985, where Luther and his brothe…

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The Dunwells: two brothers, two cousins, and a best mate, debuted their unique trademark sound that blends Celtic and American folk, rock, blues, pop and soul, on BLIND SIGHTED FAITH released in August 2012 on Playing In…

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If you've ever wondered how a song is made, you might want to ask Southern California singer/songwriter Tori Kelly. All you would have to do is take a seat in the music studio and sanctuary she built in her bedroom and w…

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The 2011 Bonnaroo performance by the polyglot Tuscan artist Jovanotti (nee Lorenzo Cherubini) won over American live music fans, critics and industry alike. Among those taken by Jovanotti’s artistry and charisma was the …

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Andy's new solo album, Superconductor, has people calling her a refreshing songbird with a bright funk soul. Even her peers can't stop singing her praises. Says R&B vocalist Ledisi, “After eight bars of her first song, '…

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La Santa Cecilia consists of accordionist and requintero Jose Carlos, bassist Alex Bendana, percussionist Miguel Ramirez, and lead vocalist La Marisoul, whose captivating voice sings about love, loss and heartbreak. Thei…

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Fresh off a headlining show at London's Royal Albert Hall, Ron Sexsmith returns to SXSW in support of his latest release, Forever Endeavour. Following the Bob Rock produced Long Player Late Bloomer - and the documentary …

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Please allow David Garza to reintroduce himself. Get the head rockin’ with Shed Light, the best of this multi-instrumentalist’s 21st-century music. It’s sure to be in heavy rotation alongside his Deep Ellum-inspired …

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JENNY O- AUTOMECHANIC Automechanic is the appropriately titled debut full-length by Los Angeles artist Jenny O. A great distance from her Long Island, New York beginnings on the now critically praised EP "Home," Jen…

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PYYRAMIDS is the dark and mysterious union of two beautifully creative minds joined together from great distance. Improbably comprised of Tim Nordwind and Drea Smith – he from the indie rock band OK Go, she from the elec…

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Nina Diaz, lead singer for the San Antonio band Girl in a Coma, has been hailed by NPR as “one of the two or three most exciting, scary-good vocalists in rock today.” At age 13 Nina’s vocal and songwriting skills impress…

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"Alexandra Starlight bears the lucky distinction of being as captivating as she is talented. Her singing style rivals the greats like Tina Turner and Janis Joplin. And she's got the swagger of a thousand men.”- Guitar Wo…

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“Good music”, says Luke Sital-Singh, “should lock your feet and jaw to the floor”. On the evidence of the four beautifully crafted tracks that have emerged so far, such a feat should not be a problem for the hotly-tipped…

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Meet me in the middle of the night Let me hear you say everything's alright Let me smell the moon in your perfume — “Romeo’s Tune” Singer-songwriter Steve Forbert had his first major hit in 1979 when he was only 25…

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BLUE SKY RIDERS (Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman, Gary Burr) The creative spark that eventually evolved into Blue Sky Riders was struck when two veteran singer/songwriters worked on their first song together. When K…

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Cello Fury is a rarity in the music world: three classically trained cellists and a rock drummer performing high-energy original music in venues ranging from concert halls to rock clubs. Appealing to a wide audience acro…

Marit Larsen Marit Larsen is about to release her third solo album, Spark. Here is the story of her continuing success in Norway and Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Larsen has released two previous solo albums, …

East Cameron Folkcore (ECF) is a collection of individual artists working for a common goal: to create music that resonates, that tells stories, and that speaks the truth. This 11-piece band performs authentic, American …

The Vespers are one of those lucky young bands that have built an extensive underground following simply through word of mouth and heavy touring. The band is uniquely made up of two sibling duos; the Cryar sisters, and t…

Seryn is a 6 piece band who calls Denton, Texas their home. When listening to the well layered textures of guitars, ukulele, vibraphone, bass, violin, banjo and various percussion, it’s hard to imagine This Is Where We …