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Taco Bell® and Passion Pit Make Music History with Rockumentary

Created by jordan on March 15, 2013

Photo credit: Earl Gibson/Wired Images/Taco BellPhoto credit: Earl Gibson/Wired Images/Taco Bell

Taco Bell®, a new sponsor for SXSW 2013, handed the cameras and control over to its fans to film its first-ever crowd and social-sourced Rockumentary starring Passion Pit and Wildcat! Wildcat!, during their live performances at Hype Machine’s Hype Hotel earlier this week. Through Taco Bell’s social media fan base and a unique partnership with Twitter, the brand will support the creation of an experimental film that will debut this summer, tentatively titled "Feed the Beat®: SXSW 2013," under the direction of acclaimed documentarian Sam Jones using footage captured and shared by passionate fans socially and showcasing great music.

SXSW Live - March 15 Streaming Goodness

Created by L Park on March 15, 2013

King of Snoop Break Snoop Lion and The King of Spring Break

Good afternoon! We have a day of streaming so killer I can hardly contain my excitement. And neither can the King of Spring Break from the looks of it.

Head on over to the International Day Stage in Exhibit Hall D of the Austin Convention Center or tune your computers in at noon to catch a day of global goodness with the following acts.

SouthBites is Open for Late Night Snacking!

Created by Cori on March 15, 2013

Photo Courtesy of JW Walthall Craving some grub after a long night of SXSW showcases and parties? You’re in luck! SouthBites, the official SXSW food court is open until 2:30am.

With a great selection of food trucks, curated by Paul Qui and SXSW, located on the corner of Rainey and Driskill, SouthBites is the perfect place to satisfy your late night cravings.

Enjoy a Complimentary Bloody Mary Breakfast Presented by Tito's This Saturday Morning!

Created by Bobby on March 15, 2013

Tito's Vodka Registrants are invited to enjoy a complimentary Bloody Marys Breakfast with Tito's vodka and free breakfast tacos (both Austin staples) while they last from 10:30-11:00 AM on Saturday morning at the Radio Day Stage in Ballroom D of the Convention Center. Immediately following that is an interview with white-hot hip hop sensations Macklemore & Ryan Lewis in the same room. Shake off what ails ya Saturday morning with this one-two punch in the soothing confines of the Day Stage!

Levon Helm Tribute and Benefit at Auditorium Shores

Created by stacey on March 15, 2013

The late Levon Helm. Photo by Ahron R. Foster

SXSW Music is proud to announce this year's Saturday, March 16, Auditorium Shores show, presented by Monterey International. This will be an all day concert to benefit Keep It Goin', the initiative to continue Levon Helm's legacy and create a musical landmark at his barn in Woodstock, home of The Midnight Ramble.

The LP Questionnaire - Sea Wolf

Created by L Park on March 14, 2013

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf may not be a man of many words (as you'll read below), but he's got a pretty sweet voice when he decides to use it.

Sea Wolf is the Jack London-inspired name for Alex Brown Church's singer/songwriter project. Based in sunny Los Angeles, Church is the sole member of Sea Wolf, backed by a rotating roster of musicians. You may have heard their song "You're a Wolf" on an episode of Gossip Girl, so there's that.

Catch Alex at Central Presbyterian Church tonight, March 14, at midnight.

Red Ryder Showcase Tonight!

Created by stacey on March 14, 2013

2013 Showcasing Artist Matthew E. White

Tonight don't miss the Red Ryder Entertainment showcase. This show features some extremely talented indie pop up and comers from start to finish. This Chicago booking agency boasts 8 years of business, over 50 artists on their roster and return to SXSW yet again with an amazing representation of talent. Opening tonight's show is founding member of Avi Buffalo, Rebecca Coleman's project Pageants who has already garnered much accolade for their single "Musings of The Tide." Then it's on to the romantic stylings of Portland's Radiation City followed by the contagious and dancy tunes of Canadians Royal Canoe. The show finishes strong with three heavily anticipated SXSW performance from buzzing acts On An On, Norway's Highasakite and Matthew E. White.

What's Happening! March 14 - Film, Comedy and Music PM Edition

Created by L Park on March 14, 2013

Nicks Grohl Dave Stewart, Stevie Nicks and Dave Grohl at this afternoon's In Your Dreams premiere. photo by Michael Buckner/Wire Image

Welcome welcome boys and girls. Loads of things occurring in the time that starts with PM. Here are some very nice options for your reading happiness.

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