Alex Lifeson of Rush at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater San Antonio 2002 photo courtesy Gary Miller - contributing photographer |
As expected Canadian rockers Rush have confirmed an Austin date on their spring tour at UT's Frank Erwin Center. Continuing with last years "Snakes & Arrows World Tour", they will stop in Austin on April 23rd, one of 45 tour stops announced so far. Touring in support of the soon to be released
Snakes & Arrows Live CD, Rush's track "Malignant Narcissism" from the band’s 2007 release
Snakes & Arrows has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the category Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
La Zona Rosa has announced a couple new shows for April as well. On Weds. April 9th Say Anything along with Manchester Orchestra, Eli "Paperboy" Reed & The True Loves and Weatherbox will bring their tour to LZR, The following night, April 10th The "Bamboozle Road Show" pulls into town with Saves The Day, Armor for Sleep, Set Your Goals, Metro Station and Lydia for an early, early show with doors at 6:00 and the show starting at 6:30. Tickets for both shows are available at GetTix.net.
While I didn't spend any time yesterday looking for more confirmed SXSW bands, I did pop down to Emo's down at 6th street to catch the late set by Austin punk pioneers Sharon Tate's Baby. While there I ran into Avery of the Applicators(she is even cuter as a blond) and had a chance to say hello. Roaming the streets between sets ran into someone I know who is VERY well connected while I was buying a slice of pizza. Asking him for any good SXSW rumor fodder he was more than happy to offer up a couple big names.
Little Steven may show up, but if he does it will be in the first couple days. He's been working with a band that got a showcase and he will be on the backside of a short 4 day down time from his touring with Springsteen. If he squeezes it in, look for either a surprise set or a walk-on. It would be unlikely that Bruce would join him but during SXSW anything is possible. I will add Little Steven to the rumored list, I will leave
Bruce off for now.
Iggy Pop, who is also working with a band that is showcasing, liked SXSW so much last year he is almost certain to show up and do either a surprise set, private party, or a walk on. He will be leaving the Stooges at home. My source told me he gives this a 90% chance of this happening, so keep your eyes out for Iggy roaming the streets.
Finally, someone big has rented out an old print shop down in the entertainment district for an event during SXSW. I don't know if it's for showcases or for private parties but will keep my ear to the ground for more developments.
For the latest and greatest list of confirmed bands and rumored appearances check out the latest
SXSW 2008 Rumored and Confirmed Band List.