The Daily Chord - Tuesday, October 16

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Are touring bands getting wise to Sierra Blanca?
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Your CMJ picks to click
Preview from NY Times. -
Sacha Baron Cohen to portray Freddie Mercury
Post from LA Times.
The SXSW® Music and Media Conference is back for its 27th year. Our reputation as the biggest and most anticipated convergence of all things music is being kept alive by our continued effort to offer compelling daytime programming and stellar nighttime showcases.


Photo Credit: Merrick Ales
The international presence at the 2013 SXSW Trade Show will be unparalleled. With a great new schedule (now Sunday through Wednesday), the show is gearing up to be our most diverse and exciting yet.
November 9, 2012 is the last day you can register for the opportunity to showcase your emerging technology product or service in front of industry leaders by participating in the 2013 SXSW Accelerator Presented by Microsoft BizSpark!
Accelerator takes place on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 as a part of SXSW Music Festival, during which you can improve your product launch, attract venture capitalists, polish your elevator pitch, receive media exposure, build brand awareness, network, socialize and experience all that SXSW Music has to offer. Again, the final deadline to register is November 9, less than one month away, so enter ASAP!
New! 2014 dates!
Interactive: March 7–11
Film: March 7–16
Music: March 11–16