SXSW Music Festival at Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Heading to the SXSW music festival? There’s no need to wait until you’re right in town to start enjoying the music. The Austin Bergstrom International Airport, which has live music year-round, is hosting the first sanctioned performances of the music conference.
The kick-off performance takes place today, Tuesday March 16th, 2010 at 1 pm with the Marshall Ford Swing Band and special guest Ray Benson (the front man for Asleep at the Wheel ).
They’ll all be at Ray Benson’s Roadhouse, right in the airport, post-security, between Gates 10 -11. Warren Hood will perform from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
The airport will also host the final showcase of the music conference on Monday March 22nd with indie alt rockers Sounds Under Radio from 1-3 p.m and Grammy U band Automatic Cycle from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
But wait, there’s more! During SXSW, the airport will expand it’s regular live music line-up from 11 shows to a total 22 performances. In addition to the stage at Ray Benson’s Roadhouse, you can see those extra shows at Lefty’s, Earl Campbell’s Sports Bar, and Austin City Limits/Waterloo Records & Video.
Check the website for more information about the music at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
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Plan your weekend now: Obscura Day is March 20th
And, LayoverLink, the airport soial network site, will help SXSW fans find fellow travelers in the airport, on the way to or from the event.
If you get stuck in the airport, look for others who are waiting in the terminal, as well, pick a place to gather and start up a mini jam session!