All of us here at SXSW hope you have a safe and happy Halloween!

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Posted: October 31st, 2007 under Latest News.
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The White Ghost Shivers carry on their Halloween tradition, with some added twists and treats. The self-proclaimed "Motley Crüe of string bands" presents the fourth annual Black and White Ghost Shivers Ball, tonight at the American Legion Hall, featuring performances by local theater group St. Idiot Collective. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

The Black and White Ghost Shivers BallWednesday, October 31Doors @ 7:30 p.m.American Legion Hall2201 Veteran’s Dr.

Original post by staff@kut.org (Laurie Gallardo)

Posted: October 31st, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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South by Southwest is pleased to announce that we have entered into a promotional partnership with Austin Music Award-winning pirate band The Jolly Garogers as their nonprofit organization - Pirates for the Preservation of New Orleans Music - embarks on its International Cash Donation Drive.

Pirates for the Preservation of New Orleans Music (PPNOM) is a Texas nonprofit corporation dedicated to rebuilding the music education programs of the New Orleans public schools hardest-hit by Hurricane Katrina.

Proceeds from the Donation Drive will be delivered directly to the schools with the greatest need for assistance. This grass-roots, non-bureaucratic approach to assistance in the rebuilding of the public school music education programs of post-Katrina New Orleans makes the PPNOM organization one with which SXSW is proud to partner.

In the city that remains the epicenter of indigenous American music, the schools of New Orleans must continue to foster the development of the current generation of music students who will, in the not-so-distant future, follow in the footsteps of Ellis, Wynton, and Branford Marsalis, The Neville Bothers, Harry Connick, Jr., Dr. John, and countless other mainstays of American music.

With budgetary allocations to the music education programs in the New Orleans schools at an all-time low, your contribution to this worthy cause is more important than ever.

To learn more, please visit the official website of Pirates for the Preservation of New Orleans Music by clicking here.

Please give generously to PPNOM. The students of New Orleans need your help.

Original post by melissa

Posted: October 30th, 2007 under Latest News.
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The SXSW Interactive Festival showcases some of the world’s most creative experts in the field of emerging technology. The 2008 event will feature more than 130 panel sessions over the course of five days. This daytime programming covers everything from web design to gaming to wireless technology to alternative business models. The full schedule won’t be released for a few more weeks. However, you can get a pretty good feel for the content for next spring by browsing the 50+ confirmed panel titles recently posted to the SXSW Interactive website. Also, be sure to check out the Podcast Page for free audio recordings of the best programming from the 2007 event.

Above: “The Future of Darknets: Can Hollywood See the Light?” discussion at the 2006 event. Photo by Kate Linger.

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Posted: October 30th, 2007 under Interactive News.
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Here’s an event to add to your trick-or-treating schedule: Rock out in your costume with The Dandy Warhols, tomorrow night at La Zona Rosa. Their show will be paired with a costume party, and local band Ringo Deathstarr will open the show.

The Dandy Warhols w/ Ringo DeathstarrWednesday, Oct. 31La Zona Rosa612 W. 4th St.

Original post by staff@kut.org (Laurie Gallardo)

Posted: October 30th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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Josh Ritter’s latest album, The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter, took him in a completely different musical and lyrical direction compared to his previous four albums, tossing structure by the wayside. He’s having a great time not taking himself too seriously. Enjoy the humor and the whimsy when he brings his show to Austin tonight at The Parish on 6th Street.

Josh RitterMonday, October 29The Parish214 E. 6th St.

Original post by staff@kut.org (Laurie Gallardo)

Posted: October 29th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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This evening marks the return of the artist known as the King of White Trash, the Sultan of Schtick, a man of low-rent Las Vegas style. Dino Lee will take to the stage tonight for a gargantuan rock and soul extravaganza at Antone’s with his White Trash Review, and the Jam and Jelly Girls.

Dino Lee and the White Trash ReviewFeaturing the Jam & Jelly GirlsFriday, October 26Antone’s213 W. 5th St.

Original post by staff@kut.org (Laurie Gallardo)

Posted: October 26th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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Austin indie pop band The Heirs are celebrating the release of their first EP, Bankruptcy Is A Ten Year Mistake, with a show tomorrow night at Stubb’s indoor venue on Red River. The event will also feature local bands The Midgetmen, Sad Accordions and a solo performance by Future Clouds and Radar songwriter Robert Harrison.

The Heirs CD ReleaseFriday, October 26Stubb’s indoor venue801 Red River St.

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Posted: October 25th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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Posted: October 25th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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My life and dirty times as a Jam & Jelly Girl with Dino Lee & the White Trash Revue

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Posted: October 25th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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