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Bruce Springsteen: MusiCares 2013 Person of the Year

Created by stacey on January 4, 2013
Music

Bruce Springsteen performing at SXSW 2012. Photo by Michael Buckner

In June 2012, MusiCares announced that it was going to honor Bruce Springsteen as their 2013 Person of the Year. Just this week, they've announced an impressive list of performers, many of whom are also SXSW alumni, who will pay tribute to the legendary performer when the gala takes place on February 8, 2013. According to the website, performing bands include: Alabama Shakes, Jackson Browne, Kenny Chesney, Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris, Faith Hill, Jim James, Elton John, Juanes, John Legend, Natalie Maines, Tim McGraw, Tom Morello, Mumford & Sons, Patti Smith, Mavis Staples, Sting, Eddie Vedder and Neil Young with Jon Stewart taking on hosting duties.

Wire Image Studio - Your Key to High Profile Exposure

Created by Cori on January 4, 2013
Music Film Interactive

Photo Credit: Lisa HauseGain high-profile brand exposure through sponsoring the Wire Image Studio, the official photography studio of SXSW! The studio is a private, branded space where all important Music, Film and Interactive participants will be photographed.

SXSW 2012 Interview Recap: Juanes

Created by Bobby on January 3, 2013
Music


SXSW 2012 featured interviews with some of the biggest names in music, and no name is bigger in Latin Rock than Juanes. Interviewer Dave Marsh (Rock & Rap Confidential) delved into the passion and motivation behind Juanes' unique and powerful songs. Hear a live performance, as well as some insightful and surprising details about what's driven his music, and his influences from the past and present. Who knew Juanes was such a Slayer fan?

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