Gettin’ Mighty Crowded: the story of SXSW is the story of Austin today (live)

[scm53]

Once again, Corky freakin' nails it.

But I stayed, long enough to attend every SXSW. Long enough to watch Austin become an overcrowded bar that used to be a place where there was always an empty booth. You drive by and see the line outside and can’t even remember that night that girl who’s now your wife surprised you by rubbing her bare foot on your crotch from across the table. That booth is still there. You just can’t sit there after about 9 p.m. Or when there’s a festival in town (AKA “the weekend.”)

[Austin97]

Originally Posted by scm53

Once again, Corky freakin' nails it.

yes but there are many other areas now. We go to the domain and it isnt that crowded. We also go to top golf. Downtown isnt just 6th, it is 2nd, west 6th, rainey street, east austin etc.

I like all the new choices that the growth has brought.

[AguaDulce]

Originally Posted by scm53

Once again, Corky freakin' nails it.

The first part of that essay was old news. SXSW "sold out" a long time ago.

THIS is where he really nails it:

"Amid the craziness of SXSW, you can find scenes from SXSW 1993, I’m telling you. There will be little moments that are big in your heart. The mistake a lot of people make when SXSW approaches is becoming obsessed with seeing it all, being everywhere. You want to be where they’re “killing it” on Facebook or hashtag facemelt on Twitter. The fear of missing out is wasted energy, let me tell you as a veteran of every SXSW

"In the early years of Southby, there might be only two or three big parties a day, so if you missed one you felt like a loser. But in less than a couple weeks it’ll be all day, all night, wall-to-wall music and partying. Forget the big picture. That’s just traffic. Look at what’s in front of you and you just might stumble onto the set that makes you fall in love with live music all over again."


Thanks for sharing.