South by Southwest 2019 is around the corner already, which is a good thing here, because that's usually when the weather becomes reliably beautiful in Austin for a month or two before gradually becoming more and more oppressively hot. I don't always have an opportunity to dip in to the festivities, but there are a few musical artists coming that I will try to check out, if the right opportunity arises.
The Beths - Rockers from New Zealand. I put their tune "Future Me Hates Me" on my top 2018 songs list.
The Bright Light Social Hour - Austin's own throwback rockers. They killed at the Austin Music Awards in 2011. They got a bit of press when it released "Tear Down That Wall" on the day of President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Cha Wa - Mardi Gras Indian-style brass and funk from New Orleans, featuring the grandson of Golden Eagles Big Chief Monk Boudreux. These shows should have a party atmosphere.
The Comet is Coming - Modern jazz from London, featuring the searing tenor sax of prolific lead man Shabaka Hutchings and the "a tuba can do that?" tuba player Theon Cross. This one's at the top of my list.
Ezra Collective - More modern jazz from London. Another good bet for a fun show. This track has a bit of an afrobeat feel.
The Nude Party - More throwback rock ("Chevrolet Van" screams '70s), but seem like they'd be a fun show.
Warmduscher - Not sure who they sound like. Which is a compliment, natch.
