WSJ's Jim Fusilli Checks Out the 2012 Gear Expo

SXSW attendee testing out a Taylor Guitar at the 2012 Music Gear Expo. Photo courtesy of Merrick Ales.

Don't Forget Your Swag!

SXSW 2011 Artist Lounge. Photo by JW Walthall.

Melbourne's ALPINE Wins Gear Giveaway at SXSW

SXSW 2012 Official Showcasing Act, ALPINE, at the Artist Gear Giveaway. Photo by JW Walthall.

Get Your Equipment Fix at the Music Gear Expo

Checking out the gear at SXSW 2011. Photo by JW Walthall.

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WSJ's Jim Fusilli Checks Out the 2012 Gear Expo

Jim Fusilli, author and music critic for the Wall St. Journal, paid a visit to the Music Gear Expo during SXSW 2012.

Don't Forget Your Swag!

SXswag logoWhile SXSW 2012 may have officially come to a close, you can still redeem some great offers at SXswag.

Melbourne's ALPINE Wins Gear Giveaway at SXSW

The 2012 Gear Package. Photo by JW Walthall.SXSW 2012 Music Showcasing band, ALPINE, won the first annual Artist Giveaway at the Music Gear Expo. The Melbourne, Australia sextet were one of many bands at SXSW 2012 vying for a prize package comprised of gear provided by a slew of exhibiting companies at SXSW.

Get Your Equipment Fix at the Music Gear Expo

Checking out the gear at SXSW 2011. Photo by Ran An.Busted drum head? Need a new guitar? We've got you covered. Stop by the Music Gear Expo to see the latest and greatest in gear. And, if you're in the market, head over to the Strait Music Store to get an instrument fixed or buy something shiny and new. The Gear Expo has it all and is open today!

Taste of Texas Music Sampler

Ben KwellerWant the joys of Texas music back at home? Head over to SXswag and download the CultureMap's Texas Showcase Sampler. It's free and chock full of talented Texans. Everything from rising Americana acts like The Wheeler Brothers and Uncle Lucius to the orchestral spectacle of Mother Falcon and indie stalwart Ben Kweller. Interested?