The South By Southwest Music Conference and Film Festival are pleased to announce that Lou Reed will be the keynote speaker for 2008. Reed’s keynote will be held in conjunction with a screening of Julian Schnabel’s film “Lou Reed’s ‘Berlin,’” which documents a recent performance of the landmark 1973 album. Reed’s groundbreaking work with the Velvet Underground and subsequent solo work reverberate through the music world to this day. His music continues to explore themes and sounds in a singular style, staking new territory for rock and roll. Reed will speak at the Austin Convention Center on March 13 as the kickoff of the twenty-second annual SXSW.

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Posted: December 20th, 2007 under Latest News.
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Get ready for a major fuzz-out with one of Austin’s grooviest garage powerpop bands, The Ugly Beats. They’ve played packed shows that always turn into dance parties, and this time they’re taking over the indoor stage tomorrow night at Emo’s at 6th and Red River.

The Ugly Beats with Shapes Have Fangs, Hollerado and Poor PeopleThursday, December 20Emo’s Indoors603 Red River

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With the sounds of Wino Vino, the mind might conjure several images: From wandering gypsies to Americana folklore, or even a pirate’s excursions on the high seas. Join them for multi-instrumental adventures tonight at Café Mundi on East 5th St. The self-proclaimed "psycho-galactic jug band" from Tempe, Arizona, Yourchestra, opens the show.

Wino Vino w/ YourorchestraThursday, December 20Cafe Mundi1704 E. 5th St.

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Posted: December 20th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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