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Archive for January 16th, 2008

Dolly Parton To Perform At SXSW 2008

Dolly Parton at SXSW 2008SXSW is pleased to announce that Dolly Parton will perform on the BMI showcase at the Austin Music Hall on Friday, March 14. An internationally renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Parton has contributed countless treasures to the world of music entertainment, penning classic songs such as “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and her mega-hit “I Will Always Love You.” The American singer/ songwriter’s new album BACKWOODS BARBIE will be released on Feb 5. This is her first mainstream country album in 17 years and marks the first release on her independent label, Dolly Parton Records, that will focus on quality releases from her catalog.

Original post by melissa

A Conversation with Michael Eisner

Michael EisnerThis special interview has been scheduled as a joint panel session for both SXSW Film and SXSW Interactive registrants. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, this will be a one-on-one interview with the founder of The Tornante Company and new media studio Vuguru, will feature the former head of Disney turned media mogul discussing his past, present and future endeavors, as he builds new companies and models for entertainment consumption.

Original post by jneece

Austin Music Minute: Michael Fracasso: Austin Music Minute: Michael Fracasso

Songwriter Michael Fracasso has a regular Wednesday gig throughout the month at Flipnotics Café at the Triangle on Guadalupe. Catch him for an intimate piano hour beginning at 6:30 tonight.

Michael Fracasso w/ Kevin Carroll & Nathan HamiltonWednesday, January 16Flipnotics @ the Triangle4600 Guadalupe, (512) 380-0097

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