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The Heavy @ Playboy's Austin Bash

Posted on March 14, 2008

heavy.jpgLast night, I had the pleasure of attending Playboy's sponsored SXSW party at The 301 in Austin. Scantily clad hotties paraded around in blue velvet bunny get-ups, while free JD flowed from a handful of make-shift bars. An impressive stage was set up in the giant warehouse, hosting a handful of SXSW's premiere groups, like Justice, MGMT, Moby and The Rub. A band of n00bs, however, stole the show. I've written about The Heavy in the past, but this was my first time seeing them live, and golly, did it exceed expectations. The band is the musical equivalent of a James Bond film -- a badass lead, a beautiful female side kick, and a group of evil-lookin' dudes rocking out behind them. The funk-rock blend drove energy into the room, bringing even the most self-conscious to a dancing fit. Mid-set, a handful of bunnies hopped on stage to dance with the band, which threw lead singer Swaby off a bit -- regardless, it made for some great visuals.

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  • Jose Cabrera
    Jose Cabrera posted on Mar 14 - 2008 09:49:02 PM

    Wats all dis all about