For the third year, Illegal Pete’s and the are marching Colorado talent down to Austin, Tex., to play for the sweaty masses at This year, the two-night Starving Artist Showcase features a mix of musical and comedic talent on March 14 and 15 at Peckerheads (402 E. 6th Street).
Along with Colorado mainstays such as , , Input, the Knew, , and are some national acts like California’s Whispertown. To add to the good news, both nights include free beer.
As it turns out, all things cost money, especially trucking your band down to SXSW, so Illegal Pete’s is throwing a fundraiser on March 9 at Summit Music Hall to help pay for the trip.
The SXSW 2013
Also while you’re on an RSVP binge you can check out and Reverb’s party lineup, which includes the Hush Sound, Ume, Slow Magic and more.
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The full Starving Artist Showcase lineup:
Thursday, March 14
Andrew Orvedahl (of the Grawlix) 9-9:25
Special Comedic Guests 9:30-9:55
Mouthstepperz (A capella dubstep) 10-10:25
Special Guest 10-10:55
Special Guest 11-11:25
Esme Patterson 11:30-11:55
Wispertown 12-12:55
The Epilogues 12:30-12:55
A Tom Collins 1-1:25
Friday, March 15
Post Paradise 9-9:25
Fierce Bad Rabbit 9:30-955
Flashbulb Fires 10-10:25
Eldren 10:30-10:25
Input 11-11:25
The Knew 11:30-11:55
You Me & Apollo 12-12:55
My Body Sings Electric 1:00-1:25
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