...Roadie

The SXSW music fest is next week already! I can't believe it. My husband's band Banner Pilot is playing at it and I'm going along for the ride. I think I'm technically a roadie. I asked my hubbie if that meant I really had to carry heavy equipment because, well, I'm really kind of a wimp when it comes to muscles and stuff.

I've been so consumed with house projects the last few months (Should We Stay or Should We Go Now?!) that I haven't even really looked over the massive lineup of bands playing the fest (easily hundreds), let alone all of the special events, author signings, etc. Celebrity sightings will be at an all-time high. OMG, what am I going to wear? I'm going to be surrounded by hipsters and movie stars.

Lots to think about and research. I don't want to overly schedule myself while I'm there. I am trying to learn to go with the flow. So just a quick peek at the schedule unveiled a few bands that I love and would love to see in person:

The Walkmen
She & Him
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
Bowerbirds
We Were Promised Jetpacks
Metric
Low Line Caller
The Muffs (blast from the past, right?!)
Spoon (2nd time seeing them + I have tix to see them at First Ave. in Mpls in April)
Elle Bandita

Question: Is it wrong to travel all the way to Austin to see a local Minneapolis band? 'Cause if it's not, I would also like to check out these bands which I love:

Peter Wolf Crier
Jeremy Messersmith
Kid Dakota (still one of my favorite local artists)

I'm so looking forward to Austin! I can't wait!