Sloan's official SXSW showcase is on Friday night. Yep Roc Records have invited us to play at one of their showcases alongside some of their other great bands including You Am I and Apples In Stereo. This showcase will be at The Dirty Dog, 505 E. 6th Street.
We are also planning to play some private parties while we are in town. So far we are booked for the Jane Magazine party on Friday afternoon (details to follow) and the Super Deluxe party on Saturday afternoon. Jane Magazine always throws great parties, and we are excited to hear what they come up with this time around. It will also be a treat to play alongside some of our favorite comics (and some other great bands) at the Super Deluxe party. This recent article in Brooklyn Vegan sums things up nicely.
We'll have more SXSW news as plans come together over the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned for updates.
mn
Comments
Mariko - February 8, 2007 4:34 PM
Thanks for the info, mike :)
laura - February 8, 2007 6:48 PM
that sounds pretty cool...I hear they sell trucker hats that say "smile if you're not wearing panties" and other such gems. in any case, I'm sure it'll be a fun time
Ciaran - February 9, 2007 2:56 AM
sloan and you am i in the same show????? that is an awesome pair of bands on the same bill! Australia's best and Canada's best!
Do you think you guys could tour together when you come to oz?? I hope so!
Robin - February 9, 2007 9:10 AM
Sounds like an awesome party! Wish I could go. I hope you have great weather that's not too warm. My Mom lives in Texas and its been very warm. Take t's and sunglasses.
Robin
Lafil - February 9, 2007 2:12 PM
Awesome news, Mike!
I might be out there and will definitely check you guys out as well as the Yokos and the Golden Dogs (both of whom I met last evening at a Montreal show). All the best and one piece of advice from people I know who work for the festival - Japan Night is usually a good show to check out!
Cheers,
Louis-Alain
Montreal
Ruh - February 10, 2007 11:09 AM
Your official showcase is on my 18th birthday. Please play something awesome, hahahaha.
wooot!
Laura - February 12, 2007 6:19 PM
If you guys have any time to spare in Austin, go check out some roller derby! I'm serious.
Also, I hear the Jackalope is pretty awesome. I haven't been to Austin myself, but I hope to go someday.
Jennifer - February 12, 2007 10:16 PM
Thanks for sharing the showcase details. I live in Austin and SXSW is my annual in-town mini vacation :-). I haven't been to the Dirty Dog since SXSW last year ; the local bands that I see never play there...LOL ! SXSW is full of day parties -- some private requiring an invite and a bunch of others open to anyone. Unless you're registered for the conference and have a badge or have connections, it's unlikely that you'll be going to a party like the Jane Magazine party. I'm not complaining - just explaining the facts. Locals like myself typically have a wristband ; a limited number are sold before the festival. Aside from that, I hope that I can get into the Dirty Dog to see the band (it's not a very big club) !