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Scottish Artists at SXSW 2010: Unicorn Kid
Though the first official day of the South by Southwest Music festival is Wednesday next week, the first Scottish gig will actually be Unicorn Kid’s Tuesday night gig at the UK SXSW Interactive party. For a full listing of all Unicorn Kid’s SXSW gigs see below:
Shiner
March 13, 2010
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Scottish Artists at SXSW 2010: Tommy Reilly
Tommy Reilly’s first ever gig in America will be to open the Scottish Showcase night on Wednesday featuring Codeine Velvet Club, Frightened Rabbit and more. So make sure to get there early to see this talented Glaswegian. All Tommy’s SXSW gigs are listed below:
Shiner
March 12, 2010
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Scottish Bands at SXSW 2010: St Deluxe
Vic Galloway has said of St Deluxe that their sound is reminiscent of Dinosaur Jr, Sonic Youth, and My Bloody Valentine with near-whispered vocals, fuzzed-out guitars and a stoned haze of production culminating in a very, sweet whole! The Glasgow band will be making their highly anticipated SXSW debut next week. Full schedule below:
Shiner
March 11, 2010
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Scottish Bands at SXSW 2010: Trembling Bells
Trembling Bells will be bringing their mythical, psychedelic folk music to South by Southwest for the first time. The New York Times has already been won over and their unique sound is likely to win many new fans in Austin. Details of their St Davids’ Church showcase below:
Shiner
March 10, 2010
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Scottish Bands at SXSW 2010: The Law
The Law will return to Austin for SXSW 2010 having been part of the Scottish contingent in 2008 and at the time of writing, the band have 8 gigs scheduled during the 4 day festival. Full details on these performances are below and will be updated if and when further gigs are added.
Shiner
March 9, 2010
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Scottish Artists at SXSW 2010: Hudson Mohawke
Alongside Unicorn Kid and Young Fathers, Hudson Mohawke will show the South by Southwest Festival goers that Scottish music is more than just great indie bands. The in-demand Glaswegian DJ/Producer released his debut album ‘Butter’ in 2009 and is already rumoured to be working with members of Bloc Party and Spank Rock in 2010.
Shiner
March 4, 2010
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Scottish Bands at SXSW 2010: We Were Promised Jetpacks
At SXSW last year, We Were Promised Jetpacks had the unenviable task of opening the Scottish Showcase night that featured Camera Obscura, Glasvegas, Primal Scream and more, yet they nearly stole the show. This year, as they finish a headline tour of the US, they’ll be one of the must-see bands of the entire festival.
Shiner
March 3, 2010
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Scottish Bands at SXSW 2010: Twin Atlantic
Like The Jetpacks, Twin Atlantic’s dates at South by Southwest this year form part of a huge tour that will see them play all over the US and Canada. Full tour dates can be found on the Scotland on Tour page, with more on their SXSW shows below.
Shiner
March 2, 2010
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Scottish Artists at SXSW 2010: Colin MacIntyre (aka Mull Historical Society)
One of Scotland’s most cherished and most popular singer songwriters will be making their first appearance at South by Southwest in 2010. Colin MacIntyre, formerly the driving force behind the Mull Historical Society, also happens to be one of the nicest men in pop. SXSW show details are below:
Shiner
February 25, 2010
