I have been running across many great links for information on what parties will have who playing, what's free, where the party will be at, and the rest of the details. Below are some helpful links and databases to get you going without having to rely on all the recommended RSVP's and parties I give you.
Try them out for yourself:
Austin 360 has an EXCELLENT database here for all SXSW showcase dates. You can specify what criteria you want to pull up by date, whether there will be free beer or food, and even as which SXSW events (Interactive, Film, Music, or All) you are interested in attending that day. Thanks to Dee Toxin (she's the 3rd one down on that link) for sharing this Austin 360 database link with me!
Go here for SXSW Side Parties Database 2011.
Do512 has always been my go-to website to check out ANY and all local shows (and not so local shows) any time of the year. This year they have a nice and snazzy look/feel to their website when it comes to informing you about all official and unofficial SXSW shows. Check it out here. You will have to sign up for an account or if you are familiar with Do512 and have a login then you know how awesome and informative the website can be. All dates for SXSW have a running looonnnnng list of official and unofficial SXSW showcases. In fact, most of the RSVP links I have already put up are straight from Do512 website. They are compiling RSVP lists for the sponsors, showcases, and production companies coming to SXSW so be sure to click away. Warning: you may need an hour (at least) to go through all the information on the Do512 website.
Twin Shadow, Wavves, Bright Eyes, The Strokes, Blue October, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Middle Brother, and more will be playing a FREE concert each night during SXSW Music at Auditorium Shores. Complete lineup and set times for these bands can be found here. Be sure to figure out who you want to see and get down there early. This is an open park so you cannot bring any open containers or alchohol - at least according to this.
Thanks to the official website of SXSW you can find out free Interactive, Film, and Music events here. Open events like Gear Alley at the Convention Center downtown (DJ gear, guitars, amps, microphones, and professional music gear can be found here), the SXSWScreenburn Arcade, and the free movies at George Washington Carver Museum on the Eastside of Austin look like promising and interesting events I ain't missing.
Republic of Austin blog has posted 25 SXSW 2011 Free Party RSVP's to get you started on where/when the best FREE parties hosted by PBS and Friends, Android, Gowalla, Dixies, Village Voice, and more. All complete with RSVP links as well.
My Free Concert blog also has TONS of links and party information here for SXSW all organized for you from a New Yorker blogger.
Lastly, SCHED* SXSW 2011 Blog has BOTH official and unofficial showcases listed here by date. You can even search/skim for the band(s) you want to see, find out the venue and time they'll play, as well as any RSVP links you may need to visit before attending these FREE SXSW events.
Overwhelmed yet with all the information and resources you can use to find out where to party?
Not me....I'm just getting started.
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