South By Stereogum Couch Cam & Behind-The-Scenes

I know ... SXSW is so last month. But if you'll indulge us for one final post.

Huge thanks to Lizz, Joe, & Jimmy from Immediate Media for presenting our showcase, to all the bands for the tremendous performances, to our MC and motel roomie Aziz Ansari and to John Muller's BBQ for the sandwiches (provided by Yaris, which appeared at more shows than Tapes 'N Tapes).

This was the first live Stereogum event, so I think we can call it a success. I was running around the entire time trying to make sure everyone got in, giving interviews, meeting people, etc... BUT that Stereogum shirt I printed with SCOTT on the back? I managed to lose it before the show, so sorry if you were looking for it.

Jonathon Purvis e-mailed us a few weeks prior offering his services to set up a backstage photoboothy thing. We said: go for it. In the artist room, he mounted a camera connected to a long wire with a button at the end so everyone could take self-portraits. We're calling it the Couch Cam, and it was a lot of fun. Scott TAN! depanted, Pat Rogue Wave napped, Ryan Pitchfork made himself at home (John Vanderslice accepted our invite?!), and even Ted Leo got silly. At the end I let NY Noise take over to film "fashion segments" hosted by the inimitable Peggy Wang.

We've turned Couch Cam into a YouTube slideshow:

And here's some live TAN! shot by Tara Young:

Setlists from Rogue Wave and What Made Milwaukee Famous:

CrazyTalk took some photos and has MP3 Q&A w/ the bands.

And that's about it. Info on how you can buy a limited-edition SXStereogum silkscreen poster coming soon. (And we'll be giving away a few -- signed by Ted Leo -- to some of you readers too.)

Posted at 10:34 PM in Concert
Tags: SXSW | Ted Leo

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I think that you should know that I quit smoking after seeing myself toking it up at The Blogger's Brunch in the background of the Yaris video. See, once again, you've made me who I am.

P.S. Did you listen to any of the CD's I gave you or did you dump them in the nearest trash bin?

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I have a few more photos from the spin magazine party, the strokes, flaming lips, and sound team shows during sxsw as well as links to videos @ ultra8201.blogspot.com

Posted by: ultra8201 at 04/05/06 3:49 AM | Reply
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Rogue Wave closing with "Love's Lost Guarantee" ? Money.

Posted by: Dave at 04/06/06 12:59 AM | Reply
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i just saw what made milwaukee famous at the mercury in nyc, f*cking best show i have seen in a while

Posted by: danielish at 04/09/06 6:54 PM | Reply
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