Re: SXSW - What is the deal

1999-02-16 Thread Danlee2
Nancy writes; the trailer park. Sorry, but I agree, it sucks. We had a similar event in Memphis called Crossroads, and it also bites ass. I just don't do them anymore. I dunno, just from our little world I've seen Neko Case, The Damnations, Hadacol, The Gourds, Hot Club of Cowtown,

Re: SXSW - What is the deal

1999-02-16 Thread James Gerard Roll
On Tue, 16 Feb 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone of the bands get anything to cover gas, hotel, or anything other than the "exposure". the standard package is that bands get either $175 cash -or- wristbands for all band members and 1 crew member and a badge for one member of the

Re: SXSW - What is the deal

1999-02-15 Thread NancyApple
In a message dated 2/14/99 10:51:20 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's obvious that you haven't paid attention to what I have been saying on why I won't attend these festivals any longer, and why the people whom originally started the SXSW are no longer involved in it. Yeah, I have not read

Re: SXSW - What is the deal

1999-02-15 Thread Jerald Corder
In a message dated 2/14/99 10:51:20 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's obvious that you haven't paid attention to what I have been saying on why I won't attend these festivals any longer, and why the people whom originally started the SXSW are no longer involved in it. I won't defend SXSW

Re: SXSW - What is the deal

1999-02-15 Thread Matt Cook
I haveta back up JC on this one. It's not the runners of SXSW's fault that every band in the world besides about 5 stink. It's also not their fault that the same percentage goes for record labels. It's all for exposure. The 'town' makes all the immediate money. Everyone else is trying to be

SXSW - What is the deal

1999-02-14 Thread NancyApple
What is the deal with SXSW anyway? It seems it is no longer a cattle call for "new undiscovered" talent, but a chance for record companies to jerk off and flaunt who they have in front of others. Ok, I can see someone playing to maybe try to get a booking agent if they don'

Re: SXSW - What is the deal

1999-02-14 Thread Masonsod
In a message dated 2/14/99 4:44:55 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What is the deal with SXSW anyway? It seems it is no longer a cattle call for "new undiscovered" talent, but a chance for record companies to jerk off and flaunt who they have in front of others. Na