This second third of my SXSW band list has some of my favorites from my time in Austin as well as a healthy portion of Brooklyn-based bands.

Seeing some of these bands also demonstrated to me that in Austin, people think that there is no music which doesn't justify jam-band-dancing.

I don't get it either.

Fuck Buttons - I was expecting to see more people at this show. They were nothing short of brilliant.

The Giraffes - With LWMB writer, Jens Carstensen, on bass this band was unstoppable.

The Golden Dogs - I've had "Construction Worker" stuck in my head ever since I saw them. These guys deserve a lot more attention than they get.

High Places - Last time I saw them was at the Cake Shop during CMJ. It was basically the same show except with different hipsters.

Islands - How to describe Islands...well, just don't expect The Unicorns.

Japanther - These guys are never NOT entertaining.

Knyfe Hyts - Can't say much for their songs, but the dude had nice glasses and fur coat.

Mark Kozelek - Saw him at the Central Presbyterian Church. It was a good performance by the notoriously moody singer.

The Low Lows - Definitely see this band live, their albums do not do them justice.

The Lovely Sparrows - I saw them last year too, but they were MUCH better this year. Expect big things from them this summer.

Lucero - The only band I saw twice in my time in Austin. The first show ended abruptly, but the second one was classic.

Man Man - I wish they had been able to play longer. Then again, there was a big sweaty hippie jam-band-dancing next to me. (He also stole a pint glass)

Meneguar - Kind of like Japanther crossed with American Princes.

Nada Surf - Saw their solo acoustic set right before Destroyer. I've never really understood their popularity.