SXSW 2010

So, I\'m home from SXSW and trying my best to recover. Typically I get asked what was the \"best\" thing I saw while I was down there but SXSW has slowly become more and more about seeing my friends moreso than about being blown away by bands. Granted, I did see some incredible sets from Phantogram, Plants and Animals, White Denim, Tobacco, Shearwater, Admiral Radley and a smattering of sets between from a load of others. However, my time spent with all my pals that ended up down there - C Mikesell, Paige, Kevin, Jed, Jessica, all those Public School guys, RENAUD, some Cream writers, co-workers, ex-Nashville residents and various new blogger friends really makes the whole experience for me. Is it backwards to go to a music conference specifically to enjoy time with friends and not really to see a bunch of bands? Probably so but it works as a great excuse.. so I\'ll take the opportunity when I can get it.

Many thanks to all who hung out during the course of the past 5 days and helped solidify my ongoing love affair with Austin, TX.