A pilgrimage to Austin, TX is just what the doctor ordered when you're tired of the same old NYC scenes. Of course, 1,800 miles later, you end up gallivanting with your friends from home, because Texas is a big scary place. Especially when the streets are filled with roaming musicians from across the globe, each one trying to lure you into their showcases or slip their band name into your consciousness so they can hitch a ride on the great big buzz-mobile. So you form a rock n roll gang, and go to each others gigs, crash parties, get hammered, and get lost in Texas together. This show of camaraderie is very specific to SXSW, and NYC rolls deep. Here's an homage to just a very few of the Brooklyn bands who made it down this year. Ex-Humans, The Big Sleep, Golden Error and Katy Mae.

Ex-Humans, loving it already!


Ex-Humans, Todd


The Big Sleep at Mohawk


Golden Error in a back alley


Golden Error tearing it up


Katy Mae at the Maggadee Records showcase


Katy Mae spotted on the sidewalk, taking a break from the SXSW hustle.


Ms. Bea herself, with her son. They run a little spot called Ms. Bea's, where Todd P has hosted his shows the past few years. They love New Yorkers, and gave me a free Ms. Bea's t-shirt so I could come home and advertise for them. Sweet!


There is not enough Lone Star in all the world to quench the thirst of the New Yorkers who went to Austin this year.