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SXSW Announces Complete List of Exhibitors

The 2011 Trade Show. Photo by Merrick Ales.

Blitzen and Bastards Spark Up Radio Day Stage

Music Photo of Heartless Bastards courtesy of Nathan Presley.

Down Under Duo Ready for U.S. Debut

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Ahhh, Spas at SXSW Hotels

hilton_massage250x176px.jpgLucky you! Several Austin hotels have great spas to help you work out the kinks and stress from the non-stop action at SXSW. After a long day of panels and maybe a longer night of shows and networking you may need to retreat from the chaos and enjoy some quiet time.

Artist Profile: Elias Haslanger

elias.jpgLocal Austin jazz saxophonist Elias Haslanger has not only been compared to greats such as John Coltrane (Haslanger sites him as a huge influence), but has also performed with the likes of Maynard Ferguson, Harry Connick, Jr, and Asleep at the Wheel.

Artist Profile: Motoponys

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Seattle group, Motopony, creates their distinct sound by combining "seemingly conflicted sounds, and the feelings mapped over them." All perfect harmonies and musical intricacy, their sound could be described as Radiohead meets Belle Brigade.

Member Buddy Ross describes their sound as all of his favorite sounds "rolled into one." Bandmate Daniel Blue, however, has a much more extensive description: