One could, if one were so inclined, spend a a good SXSW exclusively on South Congress: It’s always a little tricky to get this schedule, but here is what they’ve got going on for SXSan Jose this year, definitely free, definitely worthwhile. Just across the street you’ve got your Music By the Slice happening, this year with Brazos (above) playing an early Thursday set + dozens of other excellent bands, no wristband, no RSVP, no problem. Guero’s has the Boxing Lesson, My Education, Dan Dyer, Suzanna Choffel, and many more for their day parties, full lineup right here. Of course the Continental has a full slate. Yard Dog gallery always packs in some weird and wonderful bands, like these, plus Friday they have the Bloodshot Records day party, no badge, no wristband, and no shortage of Exene Cervenka. As the Austin Motel says, so close yet so far out…
