About two weeks from now I’ll be in Austin, Texas for the 2009 SXSW Music Festival. Between now and then, I’ll be previewing some of the bands I’m hoping to check out – and there are a ton of really great bands playing this year so there will be no shortage of material.
The hottest rumor going right now is that Metallica will be performing at Stubb’s (a large outdoor venue) on Friday night (March 20). The Austin Chronicle lends some credence to this rumor by interviewing Creative Director Brent Grukle: “There is going to be a Guitar Hero event at South by Southwest,” affirms Creative Director Brent Grulke. “Some of Metallica’s band members may make an appearance at the event.”
Check out this link for SXSW. There are videos, audio, and reviews for the bands, party listings, RSVP info, all kinds of stuff.
http://sxsw2009.do512.com/bands